themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--PL launches ePL Invitational with Raheem Sterling representing Man City

Football fans will again be unable to get their fix of Premier League action this weekend , as the coronavirus lockdown has been extended for at least another three weeks .
So , the Premier League have launched an esports version of the competition , with footballers representing their club in the ePremier League Invitational .
The Premier League launched the ePremier League competition for the 2018/19 season , , as some of the best FIFA esports players around the UK competed to represent their favourite club , and then battled it out in a live ePremier League final at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the inaugural competition was Liverpool , who were represented by Tekkz , one of the best professional FIFA players in the world .
But , the ePremier League has been suspended in the 2019/20 season , due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , so the Premier League are launching the ePremier League invitational , with professional footballers representing their teams from home instead .
Premier League stars will battle it out in a knockout tournament from the comfort of their own homes to find out who competes in the final , which will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sports on Saturday 25 April .
Among the players competing in the tournament are Trent Alexander-Arnold ( Liverpool ) , Todd Cantwell ( Norwich City ) , Ryan Fredericks ( West Ham United ) , Diogo Jota ( Wolverhampton Wanderers ) , Raheem Sterling ( Manchester City ) and Wilfried Zaha ( Crystal Palace ) .
The full line-up will be confirmed ahead of the draw for the tournament , which takes place on Monday 20 April ’ s edition of The Football Show on Sky Sports News and Sky Sports Main Event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being donated to the # PlayersTogether initiative , which was created by Premier League players as a collective way of generating funds for the National Health Service and distributing them where they are needed most .
The tournament will also continue to urge everyone to follow official advice by staying home and saving lives .
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said : `` The thoughts of everyone at the Premier League are with all those directly affected by COVID-19 .
`` In response to the pandemic , the League , our clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities and the NHS .
`` We are also aware of the importance of finding new ways to entertain fans at this time and we are excited to bring together a strong line-up of players for the ePremier League Invitational tournament .
`` With Sky Sports screening the competition live in the UK and many of our international broadcast partners also showing the matches , fans around the world can tune in and enjoy the action .
We know how popular FIFA 20 is with players and I am looking forward to seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ champion . ''
The opening rounds feature four matches per day between midday and 4pm from Tuesday 21 April to Friday 24 April .
The semi-finals and final will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League at 3pm on Saturday 25 April .
Fans can watch all the action throughout the week on the Premier League website , app , YouTube , Facebook and Twitter channels ; Sky Sports YouTube and Twitch channels as well on the Football Daily YouTube channel .
Sky ’ s coverage will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adam Smith and Joe Thomlinson who will be joined by influencer Harry Pinero .

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Football fans will again be unable to get their fix of Premier League action this weekend, as the coronavirus lockdown has been extended for at least another three weeks. So, the Premier League have launched an esports version of the competition, with footballers representing their club in the ePremier League Invitational.
The Premier League launched the ePremier League competition for the 2018/19 season,, as some of the best FIFA esports players around the UK competed to represent their favourite club, and then battled it out in a live ePremier League final at the Gfinity Arena. The winner of the inaugural competition was Liverpool, who were represented by Tekkz, one of the best professional FIFA players in the world.
But, the ePremier League has been suspended in the 2019/20 season, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, so the Premier League are launching the ePremier League invitational, with professional footballers representing their teams from home instead.
Premier League stars will battle it out in a knockout tournament from the comfort of their own homes to find out who competes in the final, which will feature in a live show on Sky Sports on Saturday 25 April.
Among the players competing in the tournament are Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Todd Cantwell (Norwich City), Ryan Fredericks (West Ham United), Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) and Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace).
The full line-up will be confirmed ahead of the draw for the tournament, which takes place on Monday 20 April’s edition of The Football Show on Sky Sports News and Sky Sports Main Event from 9am.
The prize fund is being donated to the #PlayersTogether initiative, which was created by Premier League players as a collective way of generating funds for the National Health Service and distributing them where they are needed most. The tournament will also continue to urge everyone to follow official advice by staying home and saving lives.
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: "The thoughts of everyone at the Premier League are with all those directly affected by COVID-19.
"In response to the pandemic, the League, our clubs and players are providing valuable support for communities and the NHS.
"We are also aware of the importance of finding new ways to entertain fans at this time and we are excited to bring together a strong line-up of players for the ePremier League Invitational tournament.
"With Sky Sports screening the competition live in the UK and many of our international broadcast partners also showing the matches, fans around the world can tune in and enjoy the action. We know how popular FIFA 20 is with players and I am looking forward to seeing who will be crowned the ePL Invitational champion."
The opening rounds feature four matches per day between midday and 4pm from Tuesday 21 April to Friday 24 April. The semi-finals and final will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League at 3pm on Saturday 25 April.
Fans can watch all the action throughout the week on the Premier League website, app, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter channels; Sky Sports YouTube and Twitch channels as well on the Football Daily YouTube channel. Sky’s coverage will be hosted by Saturday Social’s Adam Smith and Joe Thomlinson who will be joined by influencer Harry Pinero.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Why we need to stand together to defeat the coronavirus

The Coronavirus crisis , while dreadful in its impact on its victims , their families and those working on the front line of Health and Social Care , has at the same time unleashed a huge amount of voluntary and community effort .
In many of the messages from leaders , businesses , the Government and even Her Majesty The Queen , it is stressed that we are all in this together , that the virus is indiscriminate and the battle against the virus has brought communities and indeed nations together in the fight .
It is reported that even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemingly never-ending tension and conflict has been laid aside as a common enemy is now to the fore and can only be defeated by everyone working together .
In 2015 I founded the charity We Stand Together to enable people to stand together in Greater Manchester against prejudice and extremism but now perhaps it ’ s We Stand Together against the virus .
On the other hand there are divisions in danger of opening up .
On social media , mainstream media and radio phone-ins there is a division between workers on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ danger who are angry about those who they believe are flouting the lockdown rules and continuing to gather with friends and family members not part of the same household .
Police forces are receiving growing numbers of complaints from people wanting to report their neighbours who they believe are not complying with the law .
Meanwhile , some commentators have complained we are turning into a police state and don ’ t like the idea of neighbours being encouraged to inform on each other .
Some are using the internet to spread conspiracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone masts and new technologies .
For me , as a former Chief Constable , the difference in approach between the UK and Italy , France and Spain has been striking .
In those countries , police paramilitary such as the Carabinieri have issued hundreds of thousands of fines , arrested many and citizens have been required to produce identity cards and a form printed off from the internet if they want to go out .
UK policing has covered the lockdown largely through encouragement and explanation relying on the public to understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect the NHS and have issued a very small number of fines given our population .
There will always be a small minority that want to deliberately break the law and others who believe their own personal circumstances means it does not apply to them .
Overall there has been a very high level of compliance without the need for much enforcement .
This is going to get harder as the weeks go by and sticking together is going to be more of a challenge .
Nevertheless , it is clear that if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the front line , particularly in the NHS , and avoid more restrictions and the need for more enforcement , we must all comply with the spirit , not just the letter , of these restrictions and encourage family members and friends to do likewise .
In the end what unites us is that we all just hope and pray we get through this losing as few people as possible .
Sir Peter Fahy is chair of trustees for # WeStandTogether .
# WeStandTogether is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority brand for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding its next Difficult Dialogue , 'Conversations Amid Crisis ' on Monday 20th April , 6pm at https : //zoom.us/j/894515526 .
You can also dial in - see for details .
You can contact # WeStandTogether on twitter @ WeStandTogether , facebook @ WeStandTogetherBritain or by email on .

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The Coronavirus crisis, while dreadful in its impact on its victims, their families and those working on the front line of Health and Social Care, has at the same time unleashed a huge amount of voluntary and community effort.
In many of the messages from leaders, businesses, the Government and even Her Majesty The Queen, it is stressed that we are all in this together, that the virus is indiscriminate and the battle against the virus has brought communities and indeed nations together in the fight.
It is reported that even in Israel and the Gaza Strip the seemingly never-ending tension and conflict has been laid aside as a common enemy is now to the fore and can only be defeated by everyone working together.
In 2015 I founded the charity We Stand Together to enable people to stand together in Greater Manchester against prejudice and extremism but now perhaps it’s We Stand Together against the virus.
On the other hand there are divisions in danger of opening up.
On social media, mainstream media and radio phone-ins there is a division between workers on the front line under enormous stress and personal danger who are angry about those who they believe are flouting the lockdown rules and continuing to gather with friends and family members not part of the same household.
Police forces are receiving growing numbers of complaints from people wanting to report their neighbours who they believe are not complying with the law.
Meanwhile, some commentators have complained we are turning into a police state and don’t like the idea of neighbours being encouraged to inform on each other.
Some are using the internet to spread conspiracy theories about certain ethnic groups or involving phone masts and new technologies.
For me, as a former Chief Constable, the difference in approach between the UK and Italy, France and Spain has been striking.
In those countries, police paramilitary such as the Carabinieri have issued hundreds of thousands of fines, arrested many and citizens have been required to produce identity cards and a form printed off from the internet if they want to go out.
UK policing has covered the lockdown largely through encouragement and explanation relying on the public to understand the overarching need to save lives and protect the NHS and have issued a very small number of fines given our population.
There will always be a small minority that want to deliberately break the law and others who believe their own personal circumstances means it does not apply to them.
Overall there has been a very high level of compliance without the need for much enforcement.
This is going to get harder as the weeks go by and sticking together is going to be more of a challenge.
Nevertheless, it is clear that if we want to Stand Together with those on the front line, particularly in the NHS, and avoid more restrictions and the need for more enforcement, we must all comply with the spirit, not just the letter, of these restrictions and encourage family members and friends to do likewise.
In the end what unites us is that we all just hope and pray we get through this losing as few people as possible.
Sir Peter Fahy is chair of trustees for #WeStandTogether.
#WeStandTogether is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority brand for cohesion initiatives.
#WeStandTogether will be holding its next Difficult Dialogue, 'Conversations Amid Crisis' on Monday 20th April, 6pm at https://zoom.us/j/894515526. You can also dial in - see www.westandtogether.org.uk for details.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Teenagers spotted having a barbecue on Winter Hill

Two teenagers were spotted having a barbecue on Winter Hill - less than a month after a huge fire ravaged moorland in the area .
Firefighters discovered the pair in Stones Bank Road , north of Bolton , after receiving reports of a fire on Tuesday afternoon .
The youngsters ' reckless actions come just weeks after fire crews from Greater Manchester and Lancashire tackled a large wildfire near Winter Hill .
It took firefighters hours to control the blaze , which is believed to have been started by a barbecue and is being treated as deliberate .
The hill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of devastating fires in the summer of 2018 .
GMFRS wildfire lead and Station Manager at Bolton North , Adrian Taylor , said : “ This is an exceptionally busy time for ourselves and all of our partners as we work together to respond to COVID-19 .
“ If people are abiding by the government guidance to stay at home , protect the NHS and save lives , there can be absolutely no reason to be on the moors with a barbecue .
`` However , we are still dealing with reports of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is a huge risk of fire , a risk to the environment and ties up our firefighters who could be dealing with other emergencies .
“ We have seen all too clearly in recent years how quickly these fires can spread and it is the last thing we need to be dealing with right now .
So please think carefully about what you are doing.
” With the warm and dry weather set to continue over the weekend and into next week , fire chiefs have issued a stark warning for people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduce the risk of wildfires breaking out .
Landowners and managers are also being asked to exercise caution when considering controlled burns and to only carry them out if they are essential .
Other steps people can take on the moors or in the countryside include : - Always extinguish cigarettes and other smoking materials properly - Never leave bottles or glass in woodlands as sunlight shining through this can start large fires .
- Keep children away from matches and cigarettes Group Manager Shaun Walton , the National Fire Chief Council ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manager for Pennine says : “ It is vitally important that we all take proactive and responsible steps to reduce the likelihood of wildfires starting .
“ There has been a recent increase in fires thought to have been started deliberately across the county over recent days and sadly we know that as a service we are not alone in seeing this trend .
“ Having the support of both the public , landowners and managers at this time will undoubtedly help us deal with the additional pressures we ’ re facing as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintain some vital resilience .
“ And to those individuals who seek to aggravate an already difficult situation we ask them to think about the wider consequences of their actions .
Tying up valuable emergency service resources could have serious consequences for other people in the community who may genuinely really need our help.
” Bolton Council Leader , Cllr David Greenhalgh added : “ I ’ d like to thank the vast majority of Bolton residents who are doing their part in the fight against coronavirus by staying at home and following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is a frustrating time for everyone but I urge you all to keep up this excellent work and do not be tempted to take a walk on the moors and under no circumstances use a barbeque or any sort of open flame .
“ Frontline staff are already working flat out to keep us safe , the last thing we need is another major incident that puts people at risk .
Stay at home and save lives .
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Two teenagers were spotted having a barbecue on Winter Hill - less than a month after a huge fire ravaged moorland in the area.
Firefighters discovered the pair in Stones Bank Road, north of Bolton, after receiving reports of a fire on Tuesday afternoon.
The youngsters' reckless actions come just weeks after fire crews from Greater Manchester and Lancashire tackled a large wildfire near Winter Hill.
It took firefighters hours to control the blaze, which is believed to have been started by a barbecue and is being treated as deliberate.
The hill was also the scene of a series of devastating fires in the summer of 2018.
(Image: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service)
GMFRS wildfire lead and Station Manager at Bolton North, Adrian Taylor, said: “This is an exceptionally busy time for ourselves and all of our partners as we work together to respond to COVID-19.
“If people are abiding by the government guidance to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives, there can be absolutely no reason to be on the moors with a barbecue.
"However, we are still dealing with reports of people taking barbecues onto the moorland, which is a huge risk of fire, a risk to the environment and ties up our firefighters who could be dealing with other emergencies.
“We have seen all too clearly in recent years how quickly these fires can spread and it is the last thing we need to be dealing with right now. So please think carefully about what you are doing.”
With the warm and dry weather set to continue over the weekend and into next week, fire chiefs have issued a stark warning for people to avoid the region's moors to reduce the risk of wildfires breaking out.
Landowners and managers are also being asked to exercise caution when considering controlled burns and to only carry them out if they are essential.
(Image: PA)
Other steps people can take on the moors or in the countryside include:
- Always extinguish cigarettes and other smoking materials properly
- Never leave bottles or glass in woodlands as sunlight shining through this can start large fires.
- Keep children away from matches and cigarettes
Group Manager Shaun Walton, the National Fire Chief Council’s Tactical Advisor Lead and Community Protection Manager for Pennine says:
“It is vitally important that we all take proactive and responsible steps to reduce the likelihood of wildfires starting.
“There has been a recent increase in fires thought to have been started deliberately across the county over recent days and sadly we know that as a service we are not alone in seeing this trend.
“Having the support of both the public, landowners and managers at this time will undoubtedly help us deal with the additional pressures we’re facing as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and maintain some vital resilience.
“And to those individuals who seek to aggravate an already difficult situation we ask them to think about the wider consequences of their actions. Tying up valuable emergency service resources could have serious consequences for other people in the community who may genuinely really need our help.”
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Bolton Council Leader, Cllr David Greenhalgh added: “I’d like to thank the vast majority of Bolton residents who are doing their part in the fight against coronavirus by staying at home and following the lockdown measures.
“I understand this is a frustrating time for everyone but I urge you all to keep up this excellent work and do not be tempted to take a walk on the moors and under no circumstances use a barbeque or any sort of open flame.
“Frontline staff are already working flat out to keep us safe, the last thing we need is another major incident that puts people at risk. Stay at home and save lives.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Gary Neville doubts Man Utd and Man City will be able to complete the season

Sky Sports pundit and Salford City co-owner Gary Neville has admitted that he is a lot less confident of the 2019/20 season reaching its conclusion because of the coronavirus crisis than he was just a few weeks ago .
All elite-level football across England has been suspended indefinitely because of the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic , with no date having yet been set on when the season could possibly resume .
The EFL have set out a plan , should it be safe to do so , for fixtures to resume in early June , with EFL chairman Rick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of July , including the end-of-season play-offs .
However , having been involved in discussions with other League Two owners , former Manchester United defender Neville is not as confident about the season finishing as he was just a few weeks ago .
`` I was confident about all competitions being completed whether it be behind closed doors or in other circumstances , ” Neville told Sky Sports .
`` Having been part of the League Two owners ' discussions over the last few weeks , I have seen the challenges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association ] have got with contracts , seen the issues of starting behind closed doors and then players get it again and have to go into quarantine again .
`` There are also fans who will try to get to Istanbul [ for the Champions League final ] , and fans are that loyal they would probably try and get there somehow .
`` The reality is , I am a lot less confident of football finishing than I was five or six weeks ago , now that we are getting to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having to be made . ''

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Sky Sports pundit and Salford City co-owner Gary Neville has admitted that he is a lot less confident of the 2019/20 season reaching its conclusion because of the coronavirus crisis than he was just a few weeks ago.
All elite-level football across England has been suspended indefinitely because of the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, with no date having yet been set on when the season could possibly resume.
The EFL have set out a plan, should it be safe to do so, for fixtures to resume in early June, with EFL chairman Rick Parry hopeful of concluding the season by the end of July, including the end-of-season play-offs.
However, having been involved in discussions with other League Two owners, former Manchester United defender Neville is not as confident about the season finishing as he was just a few weeks ago.
"I was confident about all competitions being completed whether it be behind closed doors or in other circumstances,” Neville told Sky Sports.
"Having been part of the League Two owners' discussions over the last few weeks, I have seen the challenges that the PFA [Professional Footballers’ Association] have got with contracts, seen the issues of starting behind closed doors and then players get it again and have to go into quarantine again.
"There are also fans who will try to get to Istanbul [for the Champions League final], and fans are that loyal they would probably try and get there somehow.
"The reality is, I am a lot less confident of football finishing than I was five or six weeks ago, now that we are getting to the crooks and these types of decisions are having to be made."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Ndidi explains why Leicester don't miss Man United captain Maguire

Leicester star Wilfred Ndidi says his side are n't missing Harry Maguire since he moved to Manchester United last summer .
United completed the £80million signing of Maguire from Leicester last August when he signed a six-year contract with the option of an additional year to replace Virgil van Dijk as world football 's most expensive defender .
The England international has shone upon his arrival at Old Trafford and has already been appointed as the new club captain following Ashley Young 's departure in the January transfer window .
However , despite losing such a key figure it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season under Brendan Rodgers .
Prior to football 's suspension last month , Leicester found themselves third in the Premier League and awaiting an FA Cup quarter-final encounter against Chelsea .
In fact , despite losing Maguire last summer only Liverpool and Sheffield United have conceded fewer goals than the Foxes so far in the league this season .
When asked why Leicester do n't seem to be missing Maguire , former teammate Ndidi revealed it is because of Rodgers ' approach to building a team as a collective .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ndidi told ESPN journalist Colin Udoh in an Instagram conversation .
`` It 's not just about the eleven players that play , the players on the bench , even the U23 players , he carries everybody along , so there is always space for anybody to fill in .
`` He 's the kind of coach that believes in the squad , not just focusing on one player , the squad comes first . ''

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Leicester star Wilfred Ndidi says his side aren't missing Harry Maguire since he moved to Manchester United last summer.
United completed the £80million signing of Maguire from Leicester last August when he signed a six-year contract with the option of an additional year to replace Virgil van Dijk as world football's most expensive defender.
The England international has shone upon his arrival at Old Trafford and has already been appointed as the new club captain following Ashley Young's departure in the January transfer window.
However, despite losing such a key figure it hasn't stopped Leicester from exceeding expectations themselves this season under Brendan Rodgers.
Prior to football's suspension last month, Leicester found themselves third in the Premier League and awaiting an FA Cup quarter-final encounter against Chelsea.
In fact, despite losing Maguire last summer only Liverpool and Sheffield United have conceded fewer goals than the Foxes so far in the league this season.
When asked why Leicester don't seem to be missing Maguire, former teammate Ndidi revealed it is because of Rodgers' approach to building a team as a collective.
"It is the Brendan Rodgers effect," Ndidi told ESPN journalist Colin Udoh in an Instagram conversation.
"It's not just about the eleven players that play, the players on the bench, even the U23 players, he carries everybody along, so there is always space for anybody to fill in.
"He's the kind of coach that believes in the squad, not just focusing on one player, the squad comes first."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Police officer has blood spat in face as they try and arrest man in Didsbury

A police officer was spat in the face as they tried to arrest a man in south Manchester earlier this week .
On Thursday morning at around 10.20am , police on a routine patrol in Didsbury stopped a vehicle .
The occupant of the vehicle then attempted to flee the scene , but officers were able to detain the man .
While trying to make an arrest , an officer had blood spat in their face .
To ensure the safety of all involved , officers then deployed their taser and arrested the man .
Read more of today 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and assaulting an emergency worker , ” GMP said in a statement .
Two officers involved in the arrest later attended hospital as a precaution .
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A police officer was spat in the face as they tried to arrest a man in south Manchester earlier this week.
On Thursday morning at around 10.20am, police on a routine patrol in Didsbury stopped a vehicle.
The occupant of the vehicle then attempted to flee the scene, but officers were able to detain the man.
While trying to make an arrest, an officer had blood spat in their face.
To ensure the safety of all involved, officers then deployed their taser and arrested the man.
“A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and assaulting an emergency worker,” GMP said in a statement.
“He remains in police custody for questioning.”
A quantity of suspected drugs were seized.
Two officers involved in the arrest later attended hospital as a precaution.
Enquiries are ongoing.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Man went into woman's home and demanded cash - police have released this image

Residents have reported an imposter posing as a handyman after a man entered an elderly woman 's home demanding cash .
A man approached a 92-year-old woman ’ s address in Cemetery Road in Ramsbottom , asking if she would like repairs to guttering on her property , at around 11.15am on April 1 .
The man entered the home and demanded she hand over cash .
The woman refused and the man left the property empty handed .
Detectives have now released images of a man they would like to speak to .
No arrests have yet been made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'they are doing everything possible to trace the person responsible ' and have warned residents to remain vigilant .
Detective Constable Christian Prince of GMP ’ s Bury District said : “ We are aware that this may cause concern to members of the local community but I want to reassure people that we are doing everything possible to trace the person or persons responsible .
“ After following several lines of enquiries we have released these images in the hope that someone will be able to help .
“ During this unprecedented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in lockdown , our officers are keen to make people aware of these incidents so they are informed and can remain vigilant .
“ If you have any information about this incident or saw anything unusual or suspicious in the area please get in contact with police as soon as possible.
” Information can be given to police by calling 0161 856 8126 quoting incident number 697 of 01/04/2020 .
Alternatively , information can be passed on to the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Residents have reported an imposter posing as a handyman after a man entered an elderly woman's home demanding cash.
A man approached a 92-year-old woman’s address in Cemetery Road in Ramsbottom, asking if she would like repairs to guttering on her property, at around 11.15am on April 1.
The man entered the home and demanded she hand over cash.
The woman refused and the man left the property empty handed.
Detectives have now released images of a man they would like to speak to.
No arrests have yet been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Police say 'they are doing everything possible to trace the person responsible' and have warned residents to remain vigilant.
Detective Constable Christian Prince of GMP’s Bury District said: “We are aware that this may cause concern to members of the local community but I want to reassure people that we are doing everything possible to trace the person or persons responsible.
“After following several lines of enquiries we have released these images in the hope that someone will be able to help.
“During this unprecedented and difficult time while the country remains in lockdown, our officers are keen to make people aware of these incidents so they are informed and can remain vigilant.
“If you have any information about this incident or saw anything unusual or suspicious in the area please get in contact with police as soon as possible.”
Information can be given to police by calling 0161 856 8126 quoting incident number 697 of 01/04/2020.
Alternatively, information can be passed on to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--The RAF are making the most of clear skies in Manchester again

The RAF have been making the most of clear skies and empty runways in Manchester again .
This morning a Red Arrows Hawk was seen by many travelling over south Manchester towards Manchester Airport .
It was followed by a Chinook helicopter , which was seen leaving the airport shortly afterwards .
The helicopter then travelled over Wythenshawe , Sale , Urmston and then was later seen in Prestwich .
Read more of today 's top stories here Over the last week military planes have been a familiar site in the skies over the region .
The RAF have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the force have stressed are not related to the coronavirus pandemic .
Red Arrows Hawk planes are flown by the RAF Aerobatic team and are a distinctive red colour .
Hawks are modified with an uprated engine and a modification to enable coloured smoke to be generated .
A video of the Chinook in the skies above Didsbury was captured by Linda Crosby this morning .
The Chinook is known for its twin-rotor helicopters and can be heard from a distance due to its distinctive 'wocka wocka ' sound .
Many planespotters posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aircraft .
Twitter user @ Manciured Steph wrote : `` Just saw a Chinook helicopter flying out of Manchester Airport , very distinct sound . ''
Another posted : `` Just had a chinook fly past our house again from Manchester Airport , great to see different aircraft in the sky ! ''

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The RAF have been making the most of clear skies and empty runways in Manchester again.
This morning a Red Arrows Hawk was seen by many travelling over south Manchester towards Manchester Airport.
It was followed by a Chinook helicopter, which was seen leaving the airport shortly afterwards.
The helicopter then travelled over Wythenshawe, Sale, Urmston and then was later seen in Prestwich.
Over the last week military planes have been a familiar site in the skies over the region.
(Image: @foxyknoxy99)
The RAF have been taking part in training exercises, which the force have stressed are not related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Red Arrows Hawk planes are flown by the RAF Aerobatic team and are a distinctive red colour.
Hawks are modified with an uprated engine and a modification to enable coloured smoke to be generated.
A video of the Chinook in the skies above Didsbury was captured by Linda Crosby this morning.
The Chinook is known for its twin-rotor helicopters and can be heard from a distance due to its distinctive 'wocka wocka' sound.
Many planespotters posted on social media after they saw the aircraft.
Twitter user @Manciured Steph wrote: "Just saw a Chinook helicopter flying out of Manchester Airport , very distinct sound."
Another posted: "Just had a chinook fly past our house again from Manchester Airport, great to see different aircraft in the sky!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Clive Tyldesley on his Man Utd Champions League final fear and Ferguson meeting

Clive Tyldesley was sitting at home in Berkshire last week , taking a break from entertaining the country by commentating on his wife 's cooking , when his Twitter mentions suddenly came alive .
Like a trip to Blackpool isn ’ t the same without fish and chips , Morecambe wasn ’ t as funny without Wise and , as we may soon find out , football is a different game without the fans , it turns out that Manchester United ’ s Champions League win in Barcelona 21 years ago simply isn ’ t the same without Tyldesley talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredible night in the Nou Camp was shown on BT Sport during the lockdown recently , but for those watching there would be no “ can Manchester United score ?
They always score , ” no “ Name .
On .
The .
Trophy ” and no “ and Solskjaer has won it ” .
And really , if it ’ s the 1999 Champions League final without those iconic lines of commentary , still seared into the memory two decades on , is it even the 1999 Champions League final at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything to go by , then no , it ’ s not .
United ’ s 2-1 win against Bayern Munich was the biggest game of Tyldesley ’ s career then , having been ITV ’ s lead commentator for only a season , yet it remains the game that defines him .
But while the goals from Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rescued United 's treble and made history in Barcelona , they might also have rescued Tyldesley 's career at the top-level of television , because for a while he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horribly wrong .
`` It was easily the biggest game of my life at that point and with a few minutes to go it was 1-0 and I ’ d got the goal wrong ; I thought Basler ’ s free-kick had been deflected .
I had such faith in bloody Schmeichel that I assumed he hadn ’ t moved because it had clipped the wall , '' Tyldesley told the MEN this week .
“ With 10 minutes to go I was thinking to myself this is the biggest game of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lose , but I ’ ve got the goal wrong .
“ We were edging into the final stages and I wasn ’ t feeling that great about things .
But I got the names right and called out one or two things that became a small part of the occasion . ''
That is probably underplaying his role in the commentary box , given that in 2020 the lines he uttered are still intertwined with the two implausible late goals United scored .
But as he came off air in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotel , a short walk from Barcelona 's ground , his first thought was not that he might have provided the perfect soundtrack to three minutes that will go down in history , but that he might have actually overdone it .
This was the height of the 'anyone but United ' era and , while Tyldesley was commentating on an English team in a European final to an English audience , he knew not everybody would have wanted United to win .
`` There were 20 million people watching that night and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United to lose , '' he said .
“ The hotel was near the Nou Camp , so I was walking back and I had in my mind ‘ how ’ s this gone down in Leeds , in Merseyside and on Moss Side , have I oversold this and gone too far ?
’ '' It was when Tyldesley saw the scenes of celebration on Sky News that he felt he 'd done it justice , making the post-match pints go down a little easier .
It was the third leg of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to , having held the rights to the FA Cup in 1998/99 as well .
It was at Villa Park when United beat Arsenal in the last ever , and undoubtedly greatest , FA Cup semi-final replay that he felt destiny was taking hold .
That continued with the miraculous comeback against Bayern Munich and , subconsciously at least , played its part in one of Tyldesley 's most famous lines , and one of Sir Alex Ferguson 's most famous interviews .
`` Where on earth 'name on the trophy ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know , but I think that probably summed up what everybody felt , '' he said .
“ It was 'name on the trophy ' and 'football , bloody hell ' .
If I said one good thing that night that was it and if he [ Ferguson ] said one good thing that was it .
It was written and nothing was going to stop it happening , we just didn ’ t realise it with three minutes to go .
“ The daft thing is ‘ and Solskjaer has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of commentary .
When I talk to media graduates and undergraduates I make the point of never call the winner across the line until the line .
And if Bayern had gone down the other end and equalised then I ’ d have never lived it down and probably been out of a job and on a Wythenshawe estate by June . ''
For a young Tyldesley it would have been a memorable night personally as well as professionally , but his support for United had long since waned by 1999 .
Born @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Tyldesleys lived next door to Bury manager Dave Russell .
While mum went to Gigg Lane , dad went to Old Trafford .
It was in his dad 's footsteps that Tyldesley followed and his first game was a 1-1 draw against Bolton at Burnden Park in 1959 .
He was soon going to Old Trafford every week .
“ When United won the league in 1967 , I was 12 .
We certainly went onto the pitch , we weren ’ t exactly leading the pitch invasion but I remember being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Old Trafford .
“ Once I got to 15 I would still go with my dad but we ’ d part company , I went on the Stretford End for a year or so , but in my heart of hearts I knew I didn ’ t really belong there .
“ My dad would give me enough money to get in and buy a pie and a can of pop .
Sometimes I ’ d forego the treats and go in the seats behind the Stretford End , so you could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stretford End but be able to sit and see the game . ''
Tyldesley 's hero was Denis Law , but once he got his big break in radio , covering Nottingham Forest for the local radio station in the mid-1970s , his love for United began to disappear .
It was after the FA Cup in 1976 , and the shock defeat to Southampton under Tommy Docherty , that he realised his heart was no longer in it .
Despite being at Wembley the disappointment of defeat just was n't there any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , because your team is your team forever , and if you ’ d told me that would happen 12 months earlier I ’ d have fought you over it , '' Tyldesley says now of his loss of interest in United .
`` I know not every commentator is the same , but it just left me .
I was travelling with the players , in an era when a footballer could go for a pint on a Saturday I was going with them , I was commentating on my mates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was for Granada on City 's 5-1 win against United at Maine Road in 1989 ( `` There are still City fans who come up to me and can remember every word I said when Andy Hinchliffe scored the fifth '' ) and his journey took him to the BBC before returning to ITV .
Ahead of the 1996 FA Cup final , Tyldesley was based at United 's hotel and had to deliver the team news to an audience of millions on Grandstand three hours before kick-off .
Luckily he had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although on this occasion he proved to be less helpful .
“ Steve Bruce was my best pal in the team then , I was there Thursday teatime when they arrived and had a room at the hotel , '' said Tyldesley .
`` Steve walked in and I ’ d primed him to let me know anything he could .
At the start of the week that was fine , then Thursday he walks in with a face like thunder and he ’ d been dropped , he didn ’ t even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beginning of a very quick end for Brucey at Old Trafford .
My snout in the camp had a cob on , when I finally got hold of him he told me and said he didn ’ t even think he ’ d be in the team meeting so wouldn ’ t know it , I thought that ’ s probably best for both of us . ''
By 1999 Tyldesley was in the inner circle and invited to pre-match meetings with Ferguson that are impossible to imagine in this era and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At 4pm on the day of a Champions League game Ferguson would welcome Tyldesley , Gary Newbon , Jeff Farmer , ITV 's then head of football , and the presenter , either Bob Wilson or Des Lynam , into the grill room at Old Trafford for a cup of tea and biscuits .
Then , more than three and a half hours before kick-off , he would reveal the team and explain what he had in mind for the game .
“ Sometimes it was almost uncomfortable information , that Beckham had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was very , very good to me , I had a lot of respect for him but a very healthy fear of him too , '' remembers Tyldesley .
“ I remember once he gave us the team at 4pm and I was sitting in the press room at Old Trafford and about 6.15pm and suddenly got a text saying ‘ changed my mind ’ and something like 'Johnsen ’ s out and May ’ s in ' .
`` He recognised the power and reach of TV , he wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was doing on those big European nights . ''
Tyldesley is 65 now and he has seen colleagues of a similar generation moved aside for younger voices recently .
But anybody believing he is now out of touch should watch the way he interacts with his audience on Instagram , entertaining his followers during the coronavirus lockdown with irreverent videos and his distinctive voice analysing Susan 's cooking .
As if to prove the point , Tyldesley assesses the social media platforms he uses in a way that would sound familiar from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think Twitter has lost its way as a platform , I ’ m not quite sure what it is anymore .
I think Instagram is more fun and therefore more user-friendly , it ’ s just a nicer place .
Tik-Tok looks like it ’ s going to be a load of fun , especially if you can dance , but I can ’ t , '' he said .
`` I ’ m fortunate in that we have four sons in their mid-20s , I don ’ t want to get into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s all a matter of opinion and taste as broadcasters and ultimately the public will decide , but those four guys are amongst my best friends in the world and I ’ ve got to relate to them to know what they ’ re thinking and be their dad .
I ’ m fascinated by modern media .
`` Twitter is there , and I wouldn ’ t be stupid enough to check my mentions at half-time , but I don ’ t use it a great deal now . ''
And Tyldesley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into retirement now , despite reaching pensionable age .
`` The microphone will have to be ripped out of my hand . ''

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Clive Tyldesley was sitting at home in Berkshire last week, taking a break from entertaining the country by commentating on his wife's cooking, when his Twitter mentions suddenly came alive.
Like a trip to Blackpool isn’t the same without fish and chips, Morecambe wasn’t as funny without Wise and, as we may soon find out, football is a different game without the fans, it turns out that Manchester United’s Champions League win in Barcelona 21 years ago simply isn’t the same without Tyldesley talking us through what's happening.
That incredible night in the Nou Camp was shown on BT Sport during the lockdown recently, but for those watching there would be no “can Manchester United score? They always score,” no “Name. On. The. Trophy” and no “and Solskjaer has won it”.
And really, if it’s the 1999 Champions League final without those iconic lines of commentary, still seared into the memory two decades on, is it even the 1999 Champions League final at all?
If Tyldesley’s mentions are anything to go by, then no, it’s not. United’s 2-1 win against Bayern Munich was the biggest game of Tyldesley’s career then, having been ITV’s lead commentator for only a season, yet it remains the game that defines him.
But while the goals from Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rescued United's treble and made history in Barcelona, they might also have rescued Tyldesley's career at the top-level of television, because for a while he feared it was all going to go horribly wrong.
"It was easily the biggest game of my life at that point and with a few minutes to go it was 1-0 and I’d got the goal wrong; I thought Basler’s free-kick had been deflected. I had such faith in bloody Schmeichel that I assumed he hadn’t moved because it had clipped the wall," Tyldesley told the MEN this week.
“With 10 minutes to go I was thinking to myself this is the biggest game of my life and not only are they going to lose, but I’ve got the goal wrong.
“We were edging into the final stages and I wasn’t feeling that great about things. But I got the names right and called out one or two things that became a small part of the occasion."
That is probably underplaying his role in the commentary box, given that in 2020 the lines he uttered are still intertwined with the two implausible late goals United scored.
(Image: Alex Livesey /Allsport)
But as he came off air in the Nou Camp and returned to the ITV hotel, a short walk from Barcelona's ground, his first thought was not that he might have provided the perfect soundtrack to three minutes that will go down in history, but that he might have actually overdone it.
This was the height of the 'anyone but United' era and, while Tyldesley was commentating on an English team in a European final to an English audience, he knew not everybody would have wanted United to win.
"There were 20 million people watching that night and I think half of them probably wanted United to lose," he said.
“The hotel was near the Nou Camp, so I was walking back and I had in my mind ‘how’s this gone down in Leeds, in Merseyside and on Moss Side, have I oversold this and gone too far?’"
It was when Tyldesley saw the scenes of celebration on Sky News that he felt he'd done it justice, making the post-match pints go down a little easier.
It was the third leg of an historic treble which ITV had remarkable access to, having held the rights to the FA Cup in 1998/99 as well. It was at Villa Park when United beat Arsenal in the last ever, and undoubtedly greatest, FA Cup semi-final replay that he felt destiny was taking hold.
(Image: Shaun Botterill /Allsport)
That continued with the miraculous comeback against Bayern Munich and, subconsciously at least, played its part in one of Tyldesley's most famous lines, and one of Sir Alex Ferguson's most famous interviews.
"Where on earth 'name on the trophy' came from when Sheringham equalised I don’t know, but I think that probably summed up what everybody felt," he said.
“It was 'name on the trophy' and 'football, bloody hell'. If I said one good thing that night that was it and if he [Ferguson] said one good thing that was it. It was written and nothing was going to stop it happening, we just didn’t realise it with three minutes to go.
“The daft thing is ‘and Solskjaer has won it’ broke the cardinal rule of commentary. When I talk to media graduates and undergraduates I make the point of never call the winner across the line until the line. And if Bayern had gone down the other end and equalised then I’d have never lived it down and probably been out of a job and on a Wythenshawe estate by June."
For a young Tyldesley it would have been a memorable night personally as well as professionally, but his support for United had long since waned by 1999.
Born in Radcliffe and raised in Bury, the Tyldesleys lived next door to Bury manager Dave Russell. While mum went to Gigg Lane, dad went to Old Trafford. It was in his dad's footsteps that Tyldesley followed and his first game was a 1-1 draw against Bolton at Burnden Park in 1959. He was soon going to Old Trafford every week.
“When United won the league in 1967, I was 12. We certainly went onto the pitch, we weren’t exactly leading the pitch invasion but I remember being on," Tyldesley said of trips to Old Trafford.
“Once I got to 15 I would still go with my dad but we’d part company, I went on the Stretford End for a year or so, but in my heart of hearts I knew I didn’t really belong there.
“My dad would give me enough money to get in and buy a pie and a can of pop. Sometimes I’d forego the treats and go in the seats behind the Stretford End, so you could have the experience of being in the Stretford End but be able to sit and see the game."
Tyldesley's hero was Denis Law, but once he got his big break in radio, covering Nottingham Forest for the local radio station in the mid-1970s, his love for United began to disappear.
It was after the FA Cup in 1976, and the shock defeat to Southampton under Tommy Docherty, that he realised his heart was no longer in it. Despite being at Wembley the disappointment of defeat just wasn't there any more.
“I know nobody understands it, because your team is your team forever, and if you’d told me that would happen 12 months earlier I’d have fought you over it," Tyldesley says now of his loss of interest in United.
"I know not every commentator is the same, but it just left me. I was travelling with the players, in an era when a footballer could go for a pint on a Saturday I was going with them, I was commentating on my mates."
Tyldesley's first TV commentary was for Granada on City's 5-1 win against United at Maine Road in 1989 ("There are still City fans who come up to me and can remember every word I said when Andy Hinchliffe scored the fifth") and his journey took him to the BBC before returning to ITV.
Ahead of the 1996 FA Cup final, Tyldesley was based at United's hotel and had to deliver the team news to an audience of millions on Grandstand three hours before kick-off.
Luckily he had a source in the United dressing room, although on this occasion he proved to be less helpful.
“Steve Bruce was my best pal in the team then, I was there Thursday teatime when they arrived and had a room at the hotel," said Tyldesley.
"Steve walked in and I’d primed him to let me know anything he could. At the start of the week that was fine, then Thursday he walks in with a face like thunder and he’d been dropped, he didn’t even make the bench.
“It was the beginning of a very quick end for Brucey at Old Trafford. My snout in the camp had a cob on, when I finally got hold of him he told me and said he didn’t even think he’d be in the team meeting so wouldn’t know it, I thought that’s probably best for both of us."
By 1999 Tyldesley was in the inner circle and invited to pre-match meetings with Ferguson that are impossible to imagine in this era and were difficult to comprehend even then.
At 4pm on the day of a Champions League game Ferguson would welcome Tyldesley, Gary Newbon, Jeff Farmer, ITV's then head of football, and the presenter, either Bob Wilson or Des Lynam, into the grill room at Old Trafford for a cup of tea and biscuits.
Then, more than three and a half hours before kick-off, he would reveal the team and explain what he had in mind for the game.
“Sometimes it was almost uncomfortable information, that Beckham had been dropped, or Keane was injured. He was very, very good to me, I had a lot of respect for him but a very healthy fear of him too," remembers Tyldesley.
“I remember once he gave us the team at 4pm and I was sitting in the press room at Old Trafford and about 6.15pm and suddenly got a text saying ‘changed my mind’ and something like 'Johnsen’s out and May’s in'.
"He recognised the power and reach of TV, he wanted the United fans watching to know what he was doing on those big European nights."
Tyldesley is 65 now and he has seen colleagues of a similar generation moved aside for younger voices recently. But anybody believing he is now out of touch should watch the way he interacts with his audience on Instagram, entertaining his followers during the coronavirus lockdown with irreverent videos and his distinctive voice analysing Susan's cooking.
As if to prove the point, Tyldesley assesses the social media platforms he uses in a way that would sound familiar from someone 50 years younger.
"I think Twitter has lost its way as a platform, I’m not quite sure what it is anymore. I think Instagram is more fun and therefore more user-friendly, it’s just a nicer place. Tik-Tok looks like it’s going to be a load of fun, especially if you can dance, but I can’t," he said.
"I’m fortunate in that we have four sons in their mid-20s, I don’t want to get into an argument about ageism, it’s all a matter of opinion and taste as broadcasters and ultimately the public will decide, but those four guys are amongst my best friends in the world and I’ve got to relate to them to know what they’re thinking and be their dad. I’m fascinated by modern media.
"Twitter is there, and I wouldn’t be stupid enough to check my mentions at half-time, but I don’t use it a great deal now."
And Tyldesley has no plans to step away quietly into retirement now, despite reaching pensionable age.
"The microphone will have to be ripped out of my hand."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Boston, Massachusetts: How to get there, where to stay and what to do

Boston is the capital of Massachusetts , perhaps best known to the average person for the Boston Tea Party , one of many key American Revolution events to take place in the city .
One of the oldest towns in America , it was formed in 1630 , and has developed into a centre of scientific research , education , sports , and film .
Boston Public Garden was the first botanical garden in America .
Now , it ’ s renowned for its warmer season swans and ducks , and its swan boats .
The boats cost a small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the gardens themselves are free .
Take a picnic , have a stroll , and check out the Make Way for Ducklings statue , based on the classic children ’ s book .
If you want to make sure you see as much of the city as possible , try walking the Freedom Trail .
Covering 16 historical sites over 2.5 miles , you can even download a free audio tour onto your phone to listen to whilst you walk by going to your podcast library on your phone .
On Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boston University ’ s Coit Observatory ’ s open nights , where you can use their telescopes and observe the sky for free .
Weather permitting , you just need to book a ticket for free in advance .
The home of iconic authors including Louise May Alcott ( Little Women ) , Dennis Lehand ( Shutter Island ) and Nathaniel Hawthorne ( The Scarlet Letter ) , you can ’ t leave Boston without checking out a bookstore .
Open since 1825 , Brattle Book Store offers more than 250,000 books and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available that it overflows into the street outside .
Books can be purchased for as little as $ 3 , so why not stop by for a bargain ?
The Mapparium is a three-story , stained-glass globe that you look at from the inside out .
Housed in the Mary Baker Eddy Library , entry is only $ 6 , and offers a less distorted perspective of the continents , lit up with LEDs .
The curved glass walls also reflect sound , leading to the ‘ whispering gallery ’ effect where people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people whisper at the opposite end .
Get out onto the water with Boston Harbor Cruises on one of their whale watching tours .
Travelling out to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary , they say there ’ s a good chance you ’ ll see a few different species of whales .
At $ 55 for adults and $ 35 for children , it ’ s not the cheapest option , but it ’ s an experience you won ’ t forget .
Boston has extensive public transport , including railways , buses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public bike share programme .
Bikes are $ 2.50 for a single ride , or $ 10 for unlimited 2-hour rides in 24-hours .
CharlieCards can also be purchased to cover 24-hours , or seven days .
Eating out and going out The first Italian cafe in Boston , Caffè Vittoria is spread over four levels , three liquor bars , and a cigar room .
Offering a variety of Italian options , including cannoli , gelato and tiramisu , the cafe is on Hanover Street , at the centre of the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renowned as being ‘ Boston ’ s best cappuccino and cannoli ’ .
Based out of an old-fashioned cinema is Empire Garden Boston ; a Chinese restaurant with high ceilings and an air of grandeur .
Serving a wide variety of Chinese and Dim Sum dishes , there can be a wait for seating , which means it must be something worth waiting for .
For a voluntary donation , you can take a tour of the Samuel Adams Brewery .
You ’ ll even get a complimentary tasting glass to keep and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tours on offer too , including The Bierkeller , where you also get to sample cheese .
Luxury : Boston Park Plaza is a four-star hotel boasting a $ 100 million renovation , a presidential suite with full bar , and package deals with neary tourist attractions .
50 Park Plaza .
From £96 per night .
Mid-range : The Bostonian Boston is a four-star hotel offering a redbrick facade , a restaurant serving fresh seafood , and a juliette balcony with deluxe rooms .
26 North St. From £73 per night .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ FOUND is a three-star hotel boasting a community centred design , games room , and both private and shared rooms .
12 Hemenway St. From £31 per night .
The flight : From £230 return with one stop , nine-13 hours depending on stopover time , with Virgin Atlantic .
Best time to visit : November has cheap flights but a cold weather forecast ; wrap up warm and save some money , or spend a little more and go for the sun in June .
Visas , injections and precautions : No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days .

Boston is the capital of Massachusetts, perhaps best known to the average person for the Boston Tea Party, one of many key American Revolution events to take place in the city.
One of the oldest towns in America, it was formed in 1630, and has developed into a centre of scientific research, education, sports, and film.
Must sees for free
Boston Public Garden was the first botanical garden in America. Now, it’s renowned for its warmer season swans and ducks, and its swan boats. The boats cost a small fee to be pedalled round in, but the gardens themselves are free. Take a picnic, have a stroll, and check out the Make Way for Ducklings statue, based on the classic children’s book.
If you want to make sure you see as much of the city as possible, try walking the Freedom Trail. Covering 16 historical sites over 2.5 miles, you can even download a free audio tour onto your phone to listen to whilst you walk by going to your podcast library on your phone.
On Wednesday evenings, you can attend one of Boston University’s Coit Observatory’s open nights, where you can use their telescopes and observe the sky for free. Weather permitting, you just need to book a ticket for free in advance.
(Image: Creative Commons - hypergenesb)
Top sees for a fee
The home of iconic authors including Louise May Alcott (Little Women), Dennis Lehand (Shutter Island) and Nathaniel Hawthorne (The Scarlet Letter), you can’t leave Boston without checking out a bookstore. Open since 1825, Brattle Book Store offers more than 250,000 books and texts for sale, with so many available that it overflows into the street outside. Books can be purchased for as little as $3, so why not stop by for a bargain?
The Mapparium is a three-story, stained-glass globe that you look at from the inside out. Housed in the Mary Baker Eddy Library, entry is only $6, and offers a less distorted perspective of the continents, lit up with LEDs. The curved glass walls also reflect sound, leading to the ‘whispering gallery’ effect where people one end of the bridge can hear people whisper at the opposite end.
Get out onto the water with Boston Harbor Cruises on one of their whale watching tours. Travelling out to Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, they say there’s a good chance you’ll see a few different species of whales. At $55 for adults and $35 for children, it’s not the cheapest option, but it’s an experience you won’t forget.
(Image: Creative Commons - mikek)
Getting around
Boston has extensive public transport, including railways, buses, ferries, subways, and their Bluebikes public bike share programme. Bikes are $2.50 for a single ride, or $10 for unlimited 2-hour rides in 24-hours. CharlieCards can also be purchased to cover 24-hours, or seven days.
(Image: Creative Commons - Edward Orde)
Eating out and going out
The first Italian cafe in Boston, Caffè Vittoria is spread over four levels, three liquor bars, and a cigar room. Offering a variety of Italian options, including cannoli, gelato and tiramisu, the cafe is on Hanover Street, at the centre of the city’s Little Italy, and is renowned as being ‘Boston’s best cappuccino and cannoli’.
Based out of an old-fashioned cinema is Empire Garden Boston; a Chinese restaurant with high ceilings and an air of grandeur. Serving a wide variety of Chinese and Dim Sum dishes, there can be a wait for seating, which means it must be something worth waiting for.
For a voluntary donation, you can take a tour of the Samuel Adams Brewery. You’ll even get a complimentary tasting glass to keep and three beer samples. There are other tours on offer too, including The Bierkeller, where you also get to sample cheese.
(Image: Creative Commons - fotouk)
Hotels
Luxury:Boston Park Plaza is a four-star hotel boasting a $100 million renovation, a presidential suite with full bar, and package deals with neary tourist attractions. 50 Park Plaza. From £96 per night.
Mid-range:The Bostonian Boston is a four-star hotel offering a redbrick facade, a restaurant serving fresh seafood, and a juliette balcony with deluxe rooms. 26 North St. From £73 per night.
Budget:The Boston Fenway Inn by FOUND is a three-star hotel boasting a community centred design, games room, and both private and shared rooms. 12 Hemenway St. From £31 per night.
(Image: Creative Commons - jcsullivan24)
The facts
Currency: United States Dollar ($) £1=$1.24
Time zone: GMT-4
The flight: From £230 return with one stop, nine-13 hours depending on stopover time, with Virgin Atlantic.
Best time to visit: November has cheap flights but a cold weather forecast; wrap up warm and save some money, or spend a little more and go for the sun in June.
Visas, injections and precautions: No visa needed for trips less than 90 days.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Manchester United set to release academy graduates

Manchester United are expected to release academy graduates Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Demetri Mitchell in the summer .
Borthwick-Jackson , 23 , has not played for the club since he signed a four-year contract in May 2016 and endured a slew of disastrous loans at Wolves , Leeds United , Scunthorpe United , and Tranmere Rovers .
His season-long spell with Tranmere was cut short in January and Borthwick-Jackson is currently with Oldham Athletic in League Two until the end of the season .
United have the option of an additional year on Borthwick-Jackson 's deal but are set to let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did likewise with Antonio Valencia and James Wilson last year .
Mitchell , also 23 , has only played once for United - on the final day of the 2016-17 season - and is approaching the last two months of his deal .
The left-back had two spells on loan with Hearts in 2018 but has not played since suffering a knee injury in February 2019 .
Mitchell returned to training in September and outlined his intention to regain fitness by playing for the Under-23s , yet has not featured for United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were both discovered by United at the Fletcher Moss junior team that Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard also played for .
Borthwick-Jackson was given his debut against West Bromwich Albion in November 2015 and played 14 times under Louis van Gaal , and agreed a long-term deal four days after Jose Mourinho was installed as the United manager in May 2016 .
Mitchell was an unused substitute against Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton in May 2017 prior to his full debut in the 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace .
The Mancunian was included in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the United States .
Angel Gomes is also out of contract at United in the summer but the club has been trying to negotiate a new deal with the England Under-17 World Cup winner .
The 19-year-old 's academy teammates James Garner , Mason Greenwood , Brandon Williams , Ethan Laird , and Tahith Chong have all inked extensions under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .

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Manchester United are expected to release academy graduates Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Demetri Mitchell in the summer.
Borthwick-Jackson, 23, has not played for the club since he signed a four-year contract in May 2016 and endured a slew of disastrous loans at Wolves, Leeds United, Scunthorpe United, and Tranmere Rovers. His season-long spell with Tranmere was cut short in January and Borthwick-Jackson is currently with Oldham Athletic in League Two until the end of the season.
United have the option of an additional year on Borthwick-Jackson's deal but are set to let him leave on a free. United did likewise with Antonio Valencia and James Wilson last year.
Mitchell, also 23, has only played once for United - on the final day of the 2016-17 season - and is approaching the last two months of his deal. The left-back had two spells on loan with Hearts in 2018 but has not played since suffering a knee injury in February 2019.
Mitchell returned to training in September and outlined his intention to regain fitness by playing for the Under-23s, yet has not featured for United's second string whatsoever.
Borthwick-Jackson and Mitchell were both discovered by United at the Fletcher Moss junior team that Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard also played for. Borthwick-Jackson was given his debut against West Bromwich Albion in November 2015 and played 14 times under Louis van Gaal, and agreed a long-term deal four days after Jose Mourinho was installed as the United manager in May 2016.
Mitchell was an unused substitute against Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton in May 2017 prior to his full debut in the 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace. The Mancunian was included in both of Mourinho's pre-season tour squads of the United States.
Angel Gomes is also out of contract at United in the summer but the club has been trying to negotiate a new deal with the England Under-17 World Cup winner. The 19-year-old's academy teammates James Garner, Mason Greenwood, Brandon Williams, Ethan Laird, and Tahith Chong have all inked extensions under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Lorraine Kelly hits out at clappers for standing too close together

Lorraine Kelly has hit out at the large group of people who congregated on Westminster Bridge on Thursday evening .
Footage of people ignoring social distancing measures has gone viral after being captured on camera during the weekly ‘ clap for our carers ’ cheer .
The Scottish TV presenter was visibly exasperated by the gathering , near St Thomas ' hospital in London , which appeared to break the two-metre rule put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Lorraine , 60 , was discussing the issue with Dr Hilary Jones in Good Morning Britain ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now look , I was a bit confused because there was some footage on social media today and it was from last night on Westminster Bridge .
`` Understandably everyone wanted to say thank you , but look - there ’ s no social distancing there .
“ The police are there though .
`` Where are all these people coming from ?
“ Round there , there ’ s not many houses .
There are a few , but not many .
Where are they coming from ?
`` They ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming out of hospital would they not be on the other side of the river ? ''
The doc was equally unimpressed with the clappers ’ lack of care over the government ’ s lockdown rules , which have been extended for three more weeks .
He called the gathering “ counterproductive ” and said that socila distancing is “ more important than ever ” .
Dr Hilary said : `` When you see people on their front doorstep they are separated from their neighbours .
`` This is counterproductive .
We want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing is more important than ever . ''

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Lorraine Kelly has hit out at the large group of people who congregated on Westminster Bridge on Thursday evening.
Footage of people ignoring social distancing measures has gone viral after being captured on camera during the weekly ‘clap for our carers’ cheer.
The Scottish TV presenter was visibly exasperated by the gathering, near St Thomas' hospital in London, which appeared to break the two-metre rule put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Lorraine, 60, was discussing the issue with Dr Hilary Jones in Good Morning Britain’s extended hour.
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She said: "Now look, I was a bit confused because there was some footage on social media today and it was from last night on Westminster Bridge.
"Understandably everyone wanted to say thank you, but look - there’s no social distancing there.
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“The police are there though.
"Where are all these people coming from?
“Round there, there’s not many houses. There are a few, but not many. Where are they coming from?
(Image: ITV)
"They’re all too close. If they were coming out of hospital would they not be on the other side of the river?"
The doc was equally unimpressed with the clappers’ lack of care over the government’s lockdown rules, which have been extended for three more weeks.
He called the gathering “counterproductive” and said that socila distancing is “more important than ever”.
Dr Hilary said: "When you see people on their front doorstep they are separated from their neighbours.
"This is counterproductive. We want to clap and say thank you but social distancing is more important than ever."
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Recycling centres in Wigan are reopening today

Recycling centres in Wigan will reopen today - with temporary lockdown rules in place .
Council bosses say they want to help households who ’ ve accumulated excess waste during the lockdown .
All centres are reopening but residents are being told that they must observe social distancing measures .
And residents are being warned not to all rush at once in order to reduce queuing times .
People could be asked to leave and return at a later time by council traffic officers if the queues become too long .
Only single occupancy vehicles will be allowed entry - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle trailers will be refused .
Normal waste collection rounds will continue in the borough and bin crews will collect normal black bin waste only .
Wigan council leader , coun David Molyneux said : “ The decision to reopen the recycling centres has been taken after listening to residents ’ concerns on extra waste accumulation during the lockdown period .
“ We want to help those who have struggled with their waste during these tricky times so please also consider other users and our staff by following the rules laid out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we protect you , our staff , and to help deal with the expected high volume of vehicles trying to access the sites.
” Staff will be on hand to ensure that social distancing guidelines are adhered to .
The sites will be open each day from 8am to 7.45pm but staff will not be able to help unload due to social distancing .
People using the recycling centre in Slag Lane are being encouraged to approach from the Lowton side as there is a queuing lane in operation .
The re-opening comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that incidences of fly-tipping have increased since the lock-down measures were introduced .
CCTV will be utilised to find anyone who is disposing of their waste illegally and fly-tipping incidents can be reported via the council ’ s Report It app .
The full list of rules released by the council are : • All residents visiting the site will need to observe the social distancing measures now in place • Social distancing will be enforced on the sites which means , unfortunately , that no assistance for unloading can be provided • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed .
Transit-type vans will not be accepted .
• No vehicle trailers or commercial vehicles of any type .
• The permit system will not apply .
• Traffic management will be in place at all sites and due to safety concerns queueing outside of the site will be restricted , residents may be asked to leave and return at a later time • Residents may be asked for their postcode • If any households have had Covid-19 symptoms then the waste should be left for 72 hours before being brought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• If residents have medical waste this should be placed in their black bin and the excess waste brought to site .

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Recycling centres in Wigan will reopen today - with temporary lockdown rules in place.
Council bosses say they want to help households who’ve accumulated excess waste during the lockdown.
All centres are reopening but residents are being told that they must observe social distancing measures.
And residents are being warned not to all rush at once in order to reduce queuing times.
People could be asked to leave and return at a later time by council traffic officers if the queues become too long.
Only single occupancy vehicles will be allowed entry - any commercial vehicles of any type or vehicle trailers will be refused.
Normal waste collection rounds will continue in the borough and bin crews will collect normal black bin waste only.
(Image: Dave Green - Wigan Council)
Wigan council leader, coun David Molyneux said: “The decision to reopen the recycling centres has been taken after listening to residents’ concerns on extra waste accumulation during the lockdown period.
“We want to help those who have struggled with their waste during these tricky times so please also consider other users and our staff by following the rules laid out.
“These measures are essential to ensure we protect you, our staff, and to help deal with the expected high volume of vehicles trying to access the sites.”
Staff will be on hand to ensure that social distancing guidelines are adhered to.
The sites will be open each day from 8am to 7.45pm but staff will not be able to help unload due to social distancing.
People using the recycling centre in Slag Lane are being encouraged to approach from the Lowton side as there is a queuing lane in operation.
The re-opening comes amid news across councils in Greater Manchester that incidences of fly-tipping have increased since the lock-down measures were introduced.
CCTV will be utilised to find anyone who is disposing of their waste illegally and fly-tipping incidents can be reported via the council’s Report It app.
The full list of rules released by the council are:
All residents visiting the site will need to observe the social distancing measures now in place
Single occupancy vehicles only
Social distancing will be enforced on the sites which means, unfortunately, that no assistance for unloading can be provided


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Why ex-Bayern defender doubts Guardiola move to Juventus is on the cards

Pep Guardiola has been strongly linked with the managerial position at Juventus for more than a year .
Some were convinced last summer that the Manchester City coach would walk away from a club where he had just won back-to-back titles and completed a domestic clean sweep in order to join the Serie A champions .
It did n't happen and Guardiola , under contract until 2021 , has suggested he is open to signing a new deal at the Etihad .
That has not been enough to silence enthusiasm or speculation over a potential move though - especially when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for two years .
Mehdi Benatia , a defender who played under Guardiola at Bayern Munich and also spent time at Juventus before moving to Qatari club Al-Dohail , was asked about how well the manager would fit in .
However , the 31-year-old pointed out that the hotseat is already occupied by a very good manager and that as well as showing promising signs in their first season under Maurizio Sarri it is a project that will be better the more time it is given .
“ He could certainly be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my opinion , Sarri has an excellent idea of football , '' Benatia told Goal .
“ This year , perhaps , has been a bit more complicated for Juve , but change always requires patience .
And we must not forget that we are talking about a team still in the running to win everything .
“ So , the work overseen so far has been good .
And I do n't think it 's fair to talk about other coaches right now , the Bianconeri have a good one .
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Pep Guardiola has been strongly linked with the managerial position at Juventus for more than a year.
Some were convinced last summer that the Manchester City coach would walk away from a club where he had just won back-to-back titles and completed a domestic clean sweep in order to join the Serie A champions.
It didn't happen and Guardiola, under contract until 2021, has suggested he is open to signing a new deal at the Etihad. That has not been enough to silence enthusiasm or speculation over a potential move though - especially when UEFA handed City a Champions League ban for two years.
Mehdi Benatia, a defender who played under Guardiola at Bayern Munich and also spent time at Juventus before moving to Qatari club Al-Dohail, was asked about how well the manager would fit in.
However, the 31-year-old pointed out that the hotseat is already occupied by a very good manager and that as well as showing promising signs in their first season under Maurizio Sarri it is a project that will be better the more time it is given.
“He could certainly be the right profile for Juve, but, in my opinion, Sarri has an excellent idea of football," Benatia told Goal.
“This year, perhaps, has been a bit more complicated for Juve, but change always requires patience. And we must not forget that we are talking about a team still in the running to win everything.
“So, the work overseen so far has been good. And I don't think it's fair to talk about other coaches right now, the Bianconeri have a good one.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--The new films out on NowTV, Amazon Prime and Netflix this weekend

We 're getting to the stage of lockdown where many of us have exhausted our favourite films and box sets and are now looking for something new .
Luckily for us , the likes of NowTV , Amazon Prime and Netflix regularly update their offerings so we constantly have more things to watch .
And even if they 're not new releases , we 'll happily sit and watch the classics or the ones we have watched that many times we can pretty much recite them word for word .
To help you navigate the streaming services a little more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week .
The first in the Despicable Me trilogy arrived on Netflix this week and it 's definitely one to keep the kids entertained for a little while .
This 2016 comedy from the Coen brothers brings together some big names including George Clooney and Channing Tatum .
It follows real-life fixer Eddie Mannix working in the Hollywood film industry in the 1950s trying to discover what happened to a cast member who vanished during the filming of a biblical epic .
The film adaptation of Jem , a musical TV series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who becomes a global superstar after her songs , uploaded online , begin to become mega-hits .
This 2020 film is set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq , where the life of top UN diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most treacherous mission of his career .
The Green Hornet follow Britt Reid who , after the death of his father , becomes heir to his large company .
He then teams up with his late dad 's assistant Kato to become a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cinemas last year , this romantic comedy is directed by Danny Boyle and stars former Eastender 's star Himesh Patel as struggling musician Jack Malik .
After an accident , Jack finds himself the only person in the world who remembers The Beatles and becomes famous after taking credit for their songs .
You can sign up to a seven-day free trial on NowTV here .
Once your trial period is finished you can cancel it or pay £11.99 per month .
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort , the film recounts Belfort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stockbroker in New York City .
It depicts how his firm , Stratton Oakmont , engaged in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street , which ultimately led to his downfall .
Another classic watch follows Charles ( Hugh Grant ) and his circle of friends through a number of social occasions as they each encounter romance .
When Mike Banning , played by Butler , is framed for the attempted assassination of the President , he must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat @

We're getting to the stage of lockdown where many of us have exhausted our favourite films and box sets and are now looking for something new.
Luckily for us, the likes of NowTV, Amazon Prime and Netflix regularly update their offerings so we constantly have more things to watch.
And even if they're not new releases, we'll happily sit and watch the classics or the ones we have watched that many times we can pretty much recite them word for word.
To help you navigate the streaming services a little more easily, here's what's new this week.
Netflix
Despicable Me
The first in the Despicable Me trilogy arrived on Netflix this week and it's definitely one to keep the kids entertained for a little while.
(Image: Publicity Picture)
Hail! Caesar
This 2016 comedy from the Coen brothers brings together some big names including George Clooney and Channing Tatum.
It follows real-life fixer Eddie Mannix working in the Hollywood film industry in the 1950s trying to discover what happened to a cast member who vanished during the filming of a biblical epic.
Jem and the Holograms
The film adaptation of Jem, a musical TV series, the movie follows a small-town girl who becomes a global superstar after her songs, uploaded online, begin to become mega-hits.
Sergio
This 2020 film is set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most treacherous mission of his career.
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet follow Britt Reid who, after the death of his father, becomes heir to his large company.
He then teams up with his late dad's assistant Kato to become a masked crime fighting team.
Now TV
Yesterday
Released into cinemas last year, this romantic comedy is directed by Danny Boyle and stars former Eastender's star Himesh Patel as struggling musician Jack Malik.
After an accident, Jack finds himself the only person in the world who remembers The Beatles and becomes famous after taking credit for their songs.
You can sign up to a seven-day free trial on NowTV here. Once your trial period is finished you can cancel it or pay £11.99 per month.
(Image: © Universal Pictures)
Amazon Prime
The Wolf of Wall Street
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, the film recounts Belfort's perspective on his career as a stockbroker in New York City.
It depicts how his firm, Stratton Oakmont, engaged in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street, which ultimately led to his downfall.
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Another classic watch follows Charles (Hugh Grant) and his circle of friends through a number of social occasions as they each encounter romance.
(Image: Channel 4)
Angel Has Fallen
The 2019 American action thriller arrives on Amazon starring Gerard Butler.
When Mike Banning, played by Butler, is framed for the attempted assassination of the President, he must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--The free films you can watch on BBC and Channel 4 catch up

Another weekend in lockdown means we need more viewing content .
And if you have n't got the budget to sign up to the streaming services or have exhausted what Netflix has to offer , there 's another option available .
While some of us may just use the likes of BBC iPlayer and All 4 , Channel 4 's on-demand service , for catching up on the latest TV shows we have missed they actually have a range of films that could wind away a few hours .
Want to know what they have to offer ?
Here 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now : Something for football fans , 2019 release Diego Maradona is only available until Monday so you better be quick .
The biographical film follows the footballer as he transfers to Napoli in 1984 , and the pressures on and off the pitch that threaten his game .
Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn star in the comedy as mother and daughter .
After losing her job and being cruelly dumped by her boyfriend , a woman takes an incident-packed holiday in South America with her cautious mum .
As far as classics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
The big green ogre is back and when Shrek 's in danger of becoming king , he enlists Donkey and Puss in Boots to get him out of it .
Danny Boyle 's dark comedic Film4 drama about addiction , scams and survival is available to watch all month .
The 2018 Sci-fi adventure film sees Charlie get more than she bargained for after driving home in a clapped-out VW Beetl .
The perfect family viewing , Paddington is back for another adventure .
The adorable bear finds the perfect gift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the gift is stolen he becomes the prime suspect , and it is up to the Browns to prove his innocence .
A modern take on a blast from the past as the comedy is based on the iconic TV series .
Eddy is on the hunt for a big new client as her PR firm runs out of money , but a setback sees her and Patsy on the run in the south of France .
As 12-year-old Conor struggles to deal with his mother 's illness , he is woken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a tree monster at his bedroom window .
The monster tells him a series of stories and , in return , Conor must tell the monster the truth behind his dreadful nightmare .
This period comedy-drama stars Judi Dench as Queen Victoria and Ali Fazal as Abdul Karim .
Adbul is whisked from his clerk 's job at an Accra prison to present a ceremonial coin to Queen Victoria for her golden jubilee , along with his more reluctant companion Mohammed .
The queen , who is tired of her fawning courtiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man and developing a fascination with all things Indian , promotes him to become her Munshi , or teacher , much to the resentment of her family and household .
Described as `` a romantic comedy about taking chances , making decisions and rolling with the consequences , '' this film stars Simon Pegg as Jack and Lake Bell as Nancy .
If you 're wanting to give yourself a bit of a fright , why not try Paranormal Activity .
A young couple ’ s joy at moving into a house of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interrupt their sleep .
A camcorder documents their increasingly distressing experience .

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Another weekend in lockdown means we need more viewing content.
And if you haven't got the budget to sign up to the streaming services or have exhausted what Netflix has to offer, there's another option available.
While some of us may just use the likes of BBC iPlayer and All 4, Channel 4's on-demand service, for catching up on the latest TV shows we have missed they actually have a range of films that could wind away a few hours.
Want to know what they have to offer?
Here's a selection of what you can watch now:
Channel 4
Diego Maradona
Something for football fans, 2019 release Diego Maradona is only available until Monday so you better be quick.
The biographical film follows the footballer as he transfers to Napoli in 1984, and the pressures on and off the pitch that threaten his game.
Snatched
Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn star in the comedy as mother and daughter.
After losing her job and being cruelly dumped by her boyfriend, a woman takes an incident-packed holiday in South America with her cautious mum.
Shrek the Third
As far as classics go, surely this is one of them.
The big green ogre is back and when Shrek's in danger of becoming king, he enlists Donkey and Puss in Boots to get him out of it.
(Image: Publicity Picture)
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle's dark comedic Film4 drama about addiction, scams and survival is available to watch all month.
Bumblebee
The 2018 Sci-fi adventure film sees Charlie get more than she bargained for after driving home in a clapped-out VW Beetl.
BBC
Paddington 2
The perfect family viewing, Paddington is back for another adventure.
The adorable bear finds the perfect gift for Aunt Lucy's birthday, but when the gift is stolen he becomes the prime suspect, and it is up to the Browns to prove his innocence.
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
A modern take on a blast from the past as the comedy is based on the iconic TV series.
Eddy is on the hunt for a big new client as her PR firm runs out of money, but a setback sees her and Patsy on the run in the south of France.
(Image: Publicity Picture)
A Monster Calls
As 12-year-old Conor struggles to deal with his mother's illness, he is woken from a recurring nightmare by the visitation of a tree monster at his bedroom window. The monster tells him a series of stories and, in return, Conor must tell the monster the truth behind his dreadful nightmare.
Victoria and Abdul
This period comedy-drama stars Judi Dench as Queen Victoria and Ali Fazal as Abdul Karim.
Adbul is whisked from his clerk's job at an Accra prison to present a ceremonial coin to Queen Victoria for her golden jubilee, along with his more reluctant companion Mohammed.
(Image: PA)
The queen, who is tired of her fawning courtiers, takes a liking to the young man and developing a fascination with all things Indian, promotes him to become her Munshi, or teacher, much to the resentment of her family and household.
Man Up
Described as "a romantic comedy about taking chances, making decisions and rolling with the consequences," this film stars Simon Pegg as Jack and Lake Bell as Nancy.
Paranormal Activity
If you're wanting to give yourself a bit of a fright, why not try Paranormal Activity.
A young couple’s joy at moving into a house of their own turns sour as sinister disturbances interrupt their sleep. A camcorder documents their increasingly distressing experience.