themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Abusive customers are 'deeply upsetting' hard-working pharmacy staff

Greater Manchester community pharmacies that have endured ‘ abusive ’ patients and are ‘ close to breaking point ’ will stay open during the coronavirus pandemic - but they need your help .
Many teams are facing mounting pressures on their workforce , with staff with symptoms having to self-isolate or shield themselves from risk .
They are also having to deal with a significantly increased volume of patient queries , requests for non-urgent medicines as well as support for advice .
Retired pharmacists and others who are qualified are volunteering to help out to work around the clock to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case of Manor Pharmacy , patients have often gone a step too far when visiting their branches across the city-region .
Pharmacy staff Muhammed Patel and Dionne Taylor said : “ We have unfortunately endured some abusive patients who have deeply upset the pharmacy team .
“ Like you , our teams are seriously concerned about the pandemic and the impact on them , their family and are working under extremely challenging and difficult circumstances , please respect them .
“ We have had some kind patients bring in chocolates and coffee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` A small ‘ thank you ’ and appreciation makes all the difference as we are working hard to support the NHS and the local community.
” Now the Greater Manchester Local Pharmaceutical Committee , which represents community pharmacies in the region , has asked residents to heed the following advice to ensure that pharmacies can continue their important work .
• If you have COVID 19 symptoms i.e .
a fever or new , continuous cough , follow the government guidance and stay at home .
If you ’ re isolating , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to collect your medicines .
If you need advice phone the pharmacy or visit NHS111 .
• Do not order repeat prescriptions early or stockpile .
The medicine supply chain is robust , and supplies will be consistent if everyone only orders what they need .
Give your pharmacy team an extra few days to prepare your regular medicines .
• Follow the social distancing guidelines of staying two-metres apart .
To protect you , other patients and the staff most pharmacies will not allow any waiting , so you may be asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , chair of the committee , said that work was being done to match up pharmacy students from Manchester University who are prepared to help out in community pharmacies most in need of help..
He added : “ Community pharmacy is under extreme pressure at the moment and we are working hard to put measures in place to support pharmacies where we can .
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes “ We are providing 2m high , impactful banners for pharmacies to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to enter pharmacies .
“ We continue to liaise with the Greater Manchester and national pharmacy organisations and NHS to ensure there is additional support for community pharmacy at this difficult time .
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Greater Manchester community pharmacies that have endured ‘abusive’ patients and are ‘close to breaking point’ will stay open during the coronavirus pandemic - but they need your help.
Many teams are facing mounting pressures on their workforce, with staff with symptoms having to self-isolate or shield themselves from risk.
They are also having to deal with a significantly increased volume of patient queries, requests for non-urgent medicines as well as support for advice.
Retired pharmacists and others who are qualified are volunteering to help out to work around the clock to offer their services.
But unfortunately in the case of Manor Pharmacy, patients have often gone a step too far when visiting their branches across the city-region.
Pharmacy staff Muhammed Patel and Dionne Taylor said: “We have unfortunately endured some abusive patients who have deeply upset the pharmacy team.
“Like you, our teams are seriously concerned about the pandemic and the impact on them, their family and are working under extremely challenging and difficult circumstances, please respect them.
“We have had some kind patients bring in chocolates and coffee to keep us going, however.
"A small ‘thank you’ and appreciation makes all the difference as we are working hard to support the NHS and the local community.”
Now the Greater Manchester Local Pharmaceutical Committee, which represents community pharmacies in the region, has asked residents to heed the following advice to ensure that pharmacies can continue their important work.
If you have COVID 19 symptoms i.e. a fever or new, continuous cough, follow the government guidance and stay at home. If you’re isolating, ask a friend, relative or neighbour to collect your medicines. If you need advice phone the pharmacy or visit NHS111.
Do not order repeat prescriptions early or stockpile. The medicine supply chain is robust, and supplies will be consistent if everyone only orders what they need. Give your pharmacy team an extra few days to prepare your regular medicines.
Follow the social distancing guidelines of staying two-metres apart. To protect you, other patients and the staff most pharmacies will not allow any waiting, so you may be asked to call back later.
Aneet Kapoor, chair of the committee, said that work was being done to match up pharmacy students from Manchester University who are prepared to help out in community pharmacies most in need of help..
He added: “Community pharmacy is under extreme pressure at the moment and we are working hard to put measures in place to support pharmacies where we can.
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes
“We are providing 2m high, impactful banners for pharmacies to display warning people with symptoms of coronavirus not to enter pharmacies.
“We continue to liaise with the Greater Manchester and national pharmacy organisations and NHS to ensure there is additional support for community pharmacy at this difficult time.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Virgin Media call centre closed for clean following suspected coronavirus death

Worried members of staff at a Virgin Media call centre have accused the company of putting their health at risk after it emerged one of their colleagues who had been self-isolating with coronavirus symptoms had died on Thursday night .
The woman , aged in her 50s , had been away from her work at the media giant 's Concord House office in Wythenshawe since March 23 .
But she died on Thursday night , prompting the temporary closure of the office for a deep clean .
Chief operating officer Jeff Dodds told shocked staff about the death in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which he confirmed the office would be re-opening on Saturday .
It prompted scores of worried members of staff to contact the M.E.N .
to express concern about an alleged lack of social distancing at the office and another office in Baguley , alleging they were being asked to carry out non-essential work like convincing customers not to leave them .
Virgin has denied allegations , insisting they were doing more than was required to keep their staff safe and roll out home working for anxious call centre staff following the death .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the office was 'essential ' and kept customers , hospitals and emergency services connected during the coronavirus crisis .
One employee at Concorde House , who did not want to be named , said : `` They do n't apply the two metre rule .
It 's over-crowded .
It 's not safe .
If you 're not well , the managers are n't saying 'get yourself home ' .
They are saying it 's down to you .
It 's not being pushed enough that if you have symptoms , you leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there 's any urgency in getting people working from home .
People are desperate for the money so they are coming in . ''
Another member of staff said : `` Day by day people are going off with symptoms but that desk is n't being cleaned .
People are sitting at that desk because they are trying to separate us out .
They 've given me a phone and a laptop to work from home but they wo n't allow us to work from home .
They are telling us to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe and it 's not clean .
People are sitting across from each other and next to each other .
The social distancing guidelines are not being followed .
Now someone has caught the virus and ended up dying .
`` I feel neglected .
I feel my health and safety is not being looked at .
It 's not a priority for Virgin .
If it was , they would be telling us to work from home .
It 's a bit of a joke really . ''
Another employee said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in there .
We have all got laptops in work .
Why ca n't we just work from home ?
It 's not right .
I do n't have any health conditions but many of my colleagues do .
I 'm worried for them .
If they caught it , it scares me .
Something bad could happen . ''
An employee who works at the Baguley office said : `` I 've worked for this company for a long time and it 's a petri dish here at the best of times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company can not find a way for us to work from home .
They are putting people into positions where they have no choice but to come into work . ''
The government has deemed communications workers as 'essential ' and a spokesman for Virgin Media insisted the work going on at its Wythenshawe office was to ensure people remained 'connected ' during a time of crisis .
The spokesman insisted social distancing was in operation at its offices as well as other hygiene measures and 'floor splitting ' to help people stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that although it was possible to call customers via the laptops from home it was not yet possible to receive calls .
Remote working for call centre staff was 'still being tested ' and once completed would be offered to staff .
He went on that 'thousands ' of Virgin Media staff were already working from home .
Staff were carrying out 'retention ' work but this concerned people ringing up about their bills or packages , he said , adding that the company had been urged by the government to help customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' work .
IT staff also work at Concorde House to keep critical Virgin Media systems running and work to enable more staff to work from home and maintain connectivity for hospitals and the emergency services , he said .
He said staff had been told to adhere to 'strict hygiene and distancing measures ' and were urged to go home if they had coronavirus symptoms .
A Virgin Media statement said : “ It ’ s with great sadness and a heavy heart that we have been informed one our team members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We do not know the full facts , but we believe the individual may have passed away from underlying health issues related to coronavirus as the person was self-isolating at the time .
“ We know how upsetting this is for everyone at Virgin Media .
We are supporting our Wythenshawe teams at this difficult time and continue to provide advice and guidance as well as making sure people can ask any questions they may have .
The health and well-being of our employees is always our top concern so , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ existing hygiene measures already in place , we have temporarily closed the site while we carry out extensive cleaning .
“ We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the individual ’ s family and friends .
”

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Worried members of staff at a Virgin Media call centre have accused the company of putting their health at risk after it emerged one of their colleagues who had been self-isolating with coronavirus symptoms had died on Thursday night.
The woman, aged in her 50s, had been away from her work at the media giant's Concord House office in Wythenshawe since March 23.
But she died on Thursday night, prompting the temporary closure of the office for a deep clean.
Chief operating officer Jeff Dodds told shocked staff about the death in a conference call at 9am on Friday in which he confirmed the office would be re-opening on Saturday.
It prompted scores of worried members of staff to contact the M.E.N. to express concern about an alleged lack of social distancing at the office and another office in Baguley, alleging they were being asked to carry out non-essential work like convincing customers not to leave them.
Virgin has denied allegations, insisting they were doing more than was required to keep their staff safe and roll out home working for anxious call centre staff following the death.
They insisted work being carried out at the office was 'essential' and kept customers, hospitals and emergency services connected during the coronavirus crisis.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
One employee at Concorde House, who did not want to be named, said: "They don't apply the two metre rule. It's over-crowded. It's not safe. If you're not well, the managers aren't saying 'get yourself home'. They are saying it's down to you. It's not being pushed enough that if you have symptoms, you leave immediately. It doesn't seem that there's any urgency in getting people working from home. People are desperate for the money so they are coming in."
Another member of staff said: "Day by day people are going off with symptoms but that desk isn't being cleaned. People are sitting at that desk because they are trying to separate us out. They've given me a phone and a laptop to work from home but they won't allow us to work from home. They are telling us to come into the building but it's not safe and it's not clean. People are sitting across from each other and next to each other. The social distancing guidelines are not being followed. Now someone has caught the virus and ended up dying.
"I feel neglected. I feel my health and safety is not being looked at. It's not a priority for Virgin. If it was, they would be telling us to work from home. It's a bit of a joke really."
Another employee said: "It's not safe to work in there. We have all got laptops in work. Why can't we just work from home? It's not right. I don't have any health conditions but many of my colleagues do. I'm worried for them. If they caught it, it scares me. Something bad could happen."
An employee who works at the Baguley office said: "I've worked for this company for a long time and it's a petri dish here at the best of times. I find it incredible a technology company cannot find a way for us to work from home. They are putting people into positions where they have no choice but to come into work."
The government has deemed communications workers as 'essential' and a spokesman for Virgin Media insisted the work going on at its Wythenshawe office was to ensure people remained 'connected' during a time of crisis.
The spokesman insisted social distancing was in operation at its offices as well as other hygiene measures and 'floor splitting' to help people stay apart from each other.
He said that although it was possible to call customers via the laptops from home it was not yet possible to receive calls. Remote working for call centre staff was 'still being tested' and once completed would be offered to staff.
He went on that 'thousands' of Virgin Media staff were already working from home.
Staff were carrying out 'retention' work but this concerned people ringing up about their bills or packages, he said, adding that the company had been urged by the government to help customers manage their finances so this was 'essential' work.
IT staff also work at Concorde House to keep critical Virgin Media systems running and work to enable more staff to work from home and maintain connectivity for hospitals and the emergency services, he said.
He said staff had been told to adhere to 'strict hygiene and distancing measures' and were urged to go home if they had coronavirus symptoms.
A Virgin Media statement said: “It’s with great sadness and a heavy heart that we have been informed one our team members who worked in Wythenshawe has passed away. We do not know the full facts, but we believe the individual may have passed away from underlying health issues related to coronavirus as the person was self-isolating at the time.
“We know how upsetting this is for everyone at Virgin Media. We are supporting our Wythenshawe teams at this difficult time and continue to provide advice and guidance as well as making sure people can ask any questions they may have. The health and well-being of our employees is always our top concern so, as a precaution and in addition to the existing hygiene measures already in place, we have temporarily closed the site while we carry out extensive cleaning.
“We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the individual’s family and friends.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Tragic images of bouncers at Manchester crematorium to enforce coronavirus rules

These were the heartbreaking scenes as bouncers worked the doors of a Manchester crematorium today enforcing coronavirus rules .
Security staff stood outside Blackley cemetery as services were held to make sure crowds of mourners did not attempt to attend .
The government has advised that no one other than the deceased 's 'household or close family members ' should attend funerals , and that mourners must remain two metres apart .
In Greater Manchester , authorities have said there can be a maximum of ten mourners overall .
It is understood Manchester council has had no issues with this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southern , Blackley , Gorton and Phillips Park cemeteries along with Blackley Crematorium .
But last week there was an issue where more than ten mourners turned up for a funeral at another Greater Manchester borough .
It is understood council officials therefore decided it was necessary to have a 'presence ' at cemeteries .
An onlooker at Blackley cemetery told the M.E.N : `` There was three bouncers - a man who was walking round and two women standing at the doors .
`` It looked empty in the cemetery , normally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It was sad to see . ''
`` You want to think people can have a good send off and now you 're lucky if you can have close family .
`` There was three people who went in to one service together and they were just nodded through .
`` But then there was two people outside , they were dressed for a funeral but they did n't go in so I do n't know if they were n't allowed .
`` It was strange .
How many people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will happen every day ? ''
In its latest guidance , Public Health England ( PHE ) said although coronavirus can be transmitted when large groups of people congregate , funerals can still go ahead , with precautions in place .
Any individual displaying symptoms of COVID-19 should not attend .
PHE said there is a 'small but real risk ' of transmission from the body of a deceased person , so mourners are 'strongly advised not to take part in any rituals or practices that bring them into close contact with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from or with symptoms of COVID-19 ' .
Practices that involve close personal contact with the deceased 'should only be carried out using the correct personal protective equipment ( PPE ) ' , they add .
Council bosses say they have been working hard with funeral directors to communicate the changes to families and help them make funeral arrangements .
Sir Richard Leese , Leader of Manchester City Council , said : `` This has been an incredibly difficult decision for us to take .
`` The loss of a loved one is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we are incredibly sympathetic to the additional heartache these measures will cause .
`` But , protecting the public and our staff has to remain our priority .
`` We will work with funeral directors , members of the clergy and celebrants to ensure that people can be laid to rest with dignity and respect , and that family members will receive all the support they need during such an incredibly difficult time . ''

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These were the heartbreaking scenes as bouncers worked the doors of a Manchester crematorium today enforcing coronavirus rules.
Security staff stood outside Blackley cemetery as services were held to make sure crowds of mourners did not attempt to attend.
The government has advised that no one other than the deceased's 'household or close family members' should attend funerals, and that mourners must remain two metres apart.
In Greater Manchester, authorities have said there can be a maximum of ten mourners overall.
It is understood Manchester council has had no issues with this being complied with so far at the Southern, Blackley, Gorton and Phillips Park cemeteries along with Blackley Crematorium.
But last week there was an issue where more than ten mourners turned up for a funeral at another Greater Manchester borough.
It is understood council officials therefore decided it was necessary to have a 'presence' at cemeteries.
An onlooker at Blackley cemetery told the M.E.N: "There was three bouncers - a man who was walking round and two women standing at the doors.
"It looked empty in the cemetery, normally the car park would have been full.
"It was sad to see."
(Image: MEN Media)
"You want to think people can have a good send off and now you're lucky if you can have close family.
"There was three people who went in to one service together and they were just nodded through.
"But then there was two people outside, they were dressed for a funeral but they didn't go in so I don't know if they weren't allowed.
"It was strange. How many people are going to die from coronavirus and this will happen every day?"
In its latest guidance, Public Health England (PHE) said although coronavirus can be transmitted when large groups of people congregate, funerals can still go ahead, with precautions in place.
Any individual displaying symptoms of COVID-19 should not attend.
PHE said there is a 'small but real risk' of transmission from the body of a deceased person, so mourners are 'strongly advised not to take part in any rituals or practices that bring them into close contact with the body of a person who has died from or with symptoms of COVID-19'.
(Image: MEN Media)
Practices that involve close personal contact with the deceased 'should only be carried out using the correct personal protective equipment (PPE)', they add.
Council bosses say they have been working hard with funeral directors to communicate the changes to families and help them make funeral arrangements.
Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "This has been an incredibly difficult decision for us to take.
"The loss of a loved one is a terrible ordeal to go through, and we are incredibly sympathetic to the additional heartache these measures will cause.
"But, protecting the public and our staff has to remain our priority.
"We will work with funeral directors, members of the clergy and celebrants to ensure that people can be laid to rest with dignity and respect, and that family members will receive all the support they need during such an incredibly difficult time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--School's woodland playground destroyed again by 'mindless vandals'

A school 's outdoor learning area has been destroyed after a fire which is believed to have been started by 'vandals ' .
Teachers were horrified to discover the woodland play area at Holly Mount RC Primary had been trashed as were risking their lives to look after children of key workers at school amid the coronavirus outbreak .
On Wednesday , a neighbour of the school alerted staff to a fire at the site in the woods and tried to put out the flames .
Teachers found that the woodland benches had been burned and the walls of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chaos .
Victoria McDermott , Holly Mount 's Key Stage One leader , said : `` As a school we are extremely disappointed by this mindless act of vandalism .
`` At present we are looking after key worker children , risking our health and that of our families which makes this vandalism even more upsetting .
`` We work hard to provide our pupils an enriched curriculum by using the outdoors as much as possible .
`` This space is usually used on a weekly basis to provide our children with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' This is the second time the learning centre has faced destruction at the hands of vandals .
The Bury school 's play area was also set on fire in June 2019 and trees around the construction had been hacked at .
It is believed that the damage on Wednesday was caused by a 'group of youths ' , say the school 's staff .
Ms McDermott said : `` It is our understanding that a group of youths damaged the shelter by destroying the walls and burnt benches in the fire .
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A school's outdoor learning area has been destroyed after a fire which is believed to have been started by 'vandals'.
Teachers were horrified to discover the woodland play area at Holly Mount RC Primary had been trashed as were risking their lives to look after children of key workers at school amid the coronavirus outbreak.
On Wednesday, a neighbour of the school alerted staff to a fire at the site in the woods and tried to put out the flames.
Teachers found that the woodland benches had been burned and the walls of the play area had been ripped down in the chaos.
Victoria McDermott, Holly Mount's Key Stage One leader, said: "As a school we are extremely disappointed by this mindless act of vandalism.
"At present we are looking after key worker children, risking our health and that of our families which makes this vandalism even more upsetting.
"We work hard to provide our pupils an enriched curriculum by using the outdoors as much as possible.
"This space is usually used on a weekly basis to provide our children with a hands-on, practical learning experience."
This is the second time the learning centre has faced destruction at the hands of vandals.
The Bury school's play area was also set on fire in June 2019 and trees around the construction had been hacked at.
It is believed that the damage on Wednesday was caused by a 'group of youths', say the school's staff.
Ms McDermott said: "It is our understanding that a group of youths damaged the shelter by destroying the walls and burnt benches in the fire."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Friday April 3

We 've come to the end of yet another week in lockdown .
While there 's not much you can get involved in this Friday night , you can of course take part in the Euromillions .
And joining in with tonight 's game is bound to bring some normality amid unprecedented times .
There is a whopping £33million jackpot on offer - which could completely turn your life around .
Although you ca n't jetset away on a luxury holiday with the winnings , you could save the cash for a huge blow out once the coronavirus pandemic ceases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're struggling to self-isolate in your home , you could give it a complete makeover , or treat yourself to a lavish mansion for the extra space .
In order to get your hands on the cash , you need to pick up a ticket before 7.30pm , which you can do online .
You need to select five main numbers and two Lucky Stars .
But even if you do n't hit the big jackpot tonight , you could still take home large amounts of cash .
If you manage to match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eligible to win £13,500 .
And if you match four main numbers plus two Lucky Stars , you can take home just short of £850 .
And with every ticket , you 'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked .
Tonight we 'll be revealing the results for Euromillions , the Thunderball draw , and the Millionaire Maker code .
Follow our live blog below for the all of the winning numbers as @ @ @ @

We've come to the end of yet another week in lockdown.
While there's not much you can get involved in this Friday night, you can of course take part in the Euromillions.
And joining in with tonight's game is bound to bring some normality amid unprecedented times.
There is a whopping £33million jackpot on offer - which could completely turn your life around.
Although you can't jetset away on a luxury holiday with the winnings, you could save the cash for a huge blow out once the coronavirus pandemic ceases.
Or if you find that you're struggling to self-isolate in your home, you could give it a complete makeover, or treat yourself to a lavish mansion for the extra space.
In order to get your hands on the cash, you need to pick up a ticket before 7.30pm, which you can do online.
You need to select five main numbers and two Lucky Stars.
But even if you don't hit the big jackpot tonight, you could still take home large amounts of cash.
If you manage to match five main numbers, you'll be eligible to win £13,500. And if you match four main numbers plus two Lucky Stars, you can take home just short of £850.
Not bad?
And with every ticket, you'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked.
Tonight we'll be revealing the results for Euromillions, the Thunderball draw, and the Millionaire Maker code.
Follow our live blog below for the all of the winning numbers as they're drawn.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Harry Maguire sets new challenge for Manchester United defence

Harry Maguire wants Manchester United 's defence to improve from set pieces and to nullify how many chances they give opponents .
That 's what the United captain said while speaking alongside Victor Lindelof about his first season in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's back four .
Maguire believes that , although he helped United keep nine clean sheets in their past 11 games , it 's not always about recording a shut-out .
At the time of the Premier League suspension , due to coronavirus , only league leaders Liverpool and Leicester City had conceded few goals than United .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season as a defensive performance .
`` I think like there [ have been ] a lot of games that we ’ ve done well in , '' Maguire told United 's official website .
`` When we keep a clean sheet is doesn ’ t always mean that we ’ ve played well .
We ’ ve conceded goals this season and sometimes played better in those games compared to the matches in which we ’ ve not conceded any .
`` For example when we went to Manchester City [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ De Gea ] kept us in the game when on another day it could have been two or three goals for them .
`` But then , thinking off the top of my head , we played Everton at home and they didn ’ t really have a chance in the game and we conceded a goal .
`` So it ’ s not just about clean sheets , it ’ s about limiting the opposition ’ s chances that they ’ re creating .
There have been numerous games where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that ’ s what we need to replicate .
`` There have been others we need to improve on and we will improve . ''
Maguire then highlighted set pieces as an area in particular that United should target for improvement .
It is not yet known when competitive football will resume and the United squad are n't even training as a group , amid the current COVID-19 lockdown situation , but they will be keen to continue their impressive defensive record when given the chance to play .
`` We want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubt we can get better as individuals and as a partnership and as a back four , '' Maguire added .
`` We ’ ve got to keep working on things and getting better and I think you ’ ve seen the progress this season .
Like I said we don ’ t concede many chances but we ’ ve been poor from set-plays and that was something we worked on during the winter training camp [ in February ] to try and nail down not conceding soft goals from set-plays because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
`` We work hard every day in training as a back four and a defence as a whole , for example we ’ ve been working on some three v threes and covering each other and , like I said , we ’ ll get better the more we play together . ''

Harry Maguire wants Manchester United's defence to improve from set pieces and to nullify how many chances they give opponents.
That's what the United captain said while speaking alongside Victor Lindelof about his first season in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's back four. Maguire believes that, although he helped United keep nine clean sheets in their past 11 games, it's not always about recording a shut-out.
At the time of the Premier League suspension, due to coronavirus, only league leaders Liverpool and Leicester City had conceded few goals than United.
Maguire was asked which game stands out this season as a defensive performance.
"I think like there [have been] a lot of games that we’ve done well in," Maguire told United's official website.
"When we keep a clean sheet is doesn’t always mean that we’ve played well. We’ve conceded goals this season and sometimes played better in those games compared to the matches in which we’ve not conceded any.
"For example when we went to Manchester City [in the Carabao Cup], David [De Gea] kept us in the game when on another day it could have been two or three goals for them.
"But then, thinking off the top of my head, we played Everton at home and they didn’t really have a chance in the game and we conceded a goal.
"So it’s not just about clean sheets, it’s about limiting the opposition’s chances that they’re creating. There have been numerous games where we’ve been excellent as a defence and that’s what we need to replicate.
"There have been others we need to improve on and we will improve."
Maguire then highlighted set pieces as an area in particular that United should target for improvement.
It is not yet known when competitive football will resume and the United squad aren't even training as a group, amid the current COVID-19 lockdown situation, but they will be keen to continue their impressive defensive record when given the chance to play.
"We want to improve and there’s no doubt we can get better as individuals and as a partnership and as a back four," Maguire added.
"We’ve got to keep working on things and getting better and I think you’ve seen the progress this season. Like I said we don’t concede many chances but we’ve been poor from set-plays and that was something we worked on during the winter training camp [in February] to try and nail down not conceding soft goals from set-plays because they’ve lost us many points this season.
"We work hard every day in training as a back four and a defence as a whole, for example we’ve been working on some three v threes and covering each other and, like I said, we’ll get better the more we play together."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--The clinical trials trying to find potential coronavirus treatments

Three national clinical trials have been established to research potential treatments for coronavirus - but more patients are needed to sign up and take part in them .
And the health secretary , Matt Hancock , said 'some of the finest research minds in the country ' were coming together to design even more in the ongoing fight against Covid-19 .
The three trials currently in place cover 'each major stage of the disease ' , said Mr Hancock - primary care , hospital care and critical care for the most seriously ill. One trial was put together in just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 'the effects of existing drugs and steroids re-purposed for the treatment of coronavirus ' , the health secretary said at Friday 's Downing Street press conference .
Another of the trials , dealing with hospital care , is the largest of its kind in the world with more than 900 patients currently taking part from 132 different hospitals , Mr Hancock added .
Candidate medicines for trials , meanwhile , are also being 'searched for and short-listed ' by a newly set up task force .
Mr Hancock said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of these trials .
`` The bigger the trial , the better the data and the faster we can roll out the treatments , if and only if they are proven to work . ''
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam , the deputy chief medical officer for England , said doctors would approach suitable coronavirus patients about taking part in the trials .
The current take up of patients volunteering , he said , was 'astonishing ' .
Prof Van-Tam said clinicians were 'absolutely determined ' to find effective treatments - and revealed work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'for weeks behind the scenes ' .
He said : `` This is a new disease where at the moment we do not have any proven treatments .
The UK is absolutely determined , however , to find effective treatments for this virus disease .
`` Weeks ago , we began to look at clinical trials .
We may not have publicised it at that point but a lot of work has been going on for weeks behind the scenes .
`` Clinical trials are a gold standard way to discover if a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether it works or not is rather too simplistic .
`` The treatment has to be effective , it also has to be safe and we also have to understand the right dosage to use , the right patients to give the treatment to and the right time in the illness to give that treatment .
`` This is complicated stuff and the only way to unpick the signal and make sure we get it right is through clinical trials . ''
He added : `` This is about patients who are undergoing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` First of all , we need the physicians in charge of their care to sign up for the clinical trial .
`` Then it is up to the physician to approach the patient and ask them if they would like to take part .
`` It is a process of very careful written informed consent for that to happen . ''
Asked whether his comments amounted to an appeal to patients , Prof Van-Tam said : `` The straight answer is yes , we do need people to take part in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
He said he expected it would be ' a few months ' before results were achieved through the trials , however .
He said : `` I know that there will be a question about when are we going to get some results from these clinical trials .
`` And my straight answer to you is I do n't know .
I think it 's going to be a few months but it will all depend on how quickly patients are recruited into the trials across the NHS .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the trials , the clearer and more emphatic and more granular signals we will get about what works and who it works for . ''
Prof Van-Tam said he could n't say when the virus may 'peak ' .
`` We 've always said that we will know if our social distancing measures are working a few weeks after we 've put them in place , '' he said .
`` It 'll partly depend upon how well those social distancing measures are adhered to by every one of us .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're going to watch very carefully to see when we 've hit the peak and when we 're starting to turn it but we will not take any premature actions . ''
But Prof Van-Tam said he 'absolutely sees green shoots ' of hope over containing the spread of Covid-19 , given the response to the social distancing measures .
The health secretary announced two more field hospitals - in Bristol and Harrogate - and said 2,000 critical care beds stand ready for use and more than 7,000 NHS staff had now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diagnosed with the Covid-19 virus have now died in hospitals across Greater Manchester , the NHS said on Friday .
Twenty-five more deaths have now been recorded , NHS England data published today showed .
On Thursday , the figure was at least 140 .
In the UK , there have been a total of 3,605 coronavirus deaths in hospitals - an increase of 684 people compared to NHS statistics published on Thursday .
It 's the highest day-on-day rise since the outbreak began .

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Three national clinical trials have been established to research potential treatments for coronavirus - but more patients are needed to sign up and take part in them.
And the health secretary, Matt Hancock, said 'some of the finest research minds in the country' were coming together to design even more in the ongoing fight against Covid-19.
The three trials currently in place cover 'each major stage of the disease', said Mr Hancock - primary care, hospital care and critical care for the most seriously ill.
One trial was put together in just nine days.
All three are looking at 'the effects of existing drugs and steroids re-purposed for the treatment of coronavirus', the health secretary said at Friday's Downing Street press conference.
They include current malaria and HIV drugs.
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Another of the trials, dealing with hospital care, is the largest of its kind in the world with more than 900 patients currently taking part from 132 different hospitals, Mr Hancock added.
Candidate medicines for trials, meanwhile, are also being 'searched for and short-listed' by a newly set up task force.
Mr Hancock said: "We need more patients to volunteer to be part of these trials.
"The bigger the trial, the better the data and the faster we can roll out the treatments, if and only if they are proven to work."
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, the deputy chief medical officer for England, said doctors would approach suitable coronavirus patients about taking part in the trials.
(Image: Getty Images)
The current take up of patients volunteering, he said, was 'astonishing'.
Prof Van-Tam said clinicians were 'absolutely determined' to find effective treatments - and revealed work on clinical trials has been going on 'for weeks behind the scenes'.
He said: "This is a new disease where at the moment we do not have any proven treatments. The UK is absolutely determined, however, to find effective treatments for this virus disease.
"Weeks ago, we began to look at clinical trials. We may not have publicised it at that point but a lot of work has been going on for weeks behind the scenes.
"Clinical trials are a gold standard way to discover if a treatment works or not, but saying whether it works or not is rather too simplistic.
"The treatment has to be effective, it also has to be safe and we also have to understand the right dosage to use, the right patients to give the treatment to and the right time in the illness to give that treatment.
(Image: PA)
"This is complicated stuff and the only way to unpick the signal and make sure we get it right is through clinical trials."
He added: "This is about patients who are undergoing treatment at some stage for Covid-19.
"First of all, we need the physicians in charge of their care to sign up for the clinical trial.
"Then it is up to the physician to approach the patient and ask them if they would like to take part.
"It is a process of very careful written informed consent for that to happen."
Asked whether his comments amounted to an appeal to patients, Prof Van-Tam said: "The straight answer is yes, we do need people to take part in the clinical trials, and they are doing."
(Image: CDC)
He said he expected it would be 'a few months' before results were achieved through the trials, however.
He said: "I know that there will be a question about when are we going to get some results from these clinical trials.
"And my straight answer to you is I don't know. I think it's going to be a few months but it will all depend on how quickly patients are recruited into the trials across the NHS.
"The faster we go in getting bigger numbers in the trials, the clearer and more emphatic and more granular signals we will get about what works and who it works for."
(Image: PA)
Prof Van-Tam said he couldn't say when the virus may 'peak'.
"We've always said that we will know if our social distancing measures are working a few weeks after we've put them in place," he said.
"It'll partly depend upon how well those social distancing measures are adhered to by every one of us.
"I hope it will be soon. We're going to watch very carefully to see when we've hit the peak and when we're starting to turn it but we will not take any premature actions."
But Prof Van-Tam said he 'absolutely sees green shoots' of hope over containing the spread of Covid-19, given the response to the social distancing measures.
The health secretary announced two more field hospitals - in Bristol and Harrogate - and said 2,000 critical care beds stand ready for use and more than 7,000 NHS staff had now been tested.
At least 165 people diagnosed with the Covid-19 virus have now died in hospitals across Greater Manchester, the NHS said on Friday.
Twenty-five more deaths have now been recorded, NHS England data published today showed.
On Thursday, the figure was at least 140.
In the UK, there have been a total of 3,605 coronavirus deaths in hospitals - an increase of 684 people compared to NHS statistics published on Thursday.
It's the highest day-on-day rise since the outbreak began.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--'Vile' thug seen headbutting shop windows in city centre then spat at two cops

A man spat at a police officer and a PCSO after being found wandering the streets of Manchester during the coronavirus lockdown Craig Haslam , 48 , lashed out after being apprehended in Manchester city centre on Thursday , just two days after being released from prison .
He was today slammed by judge who called his actions 'vile ' and 'disgusting ' as she jailed him again .
Haslam was approached by the officer and the PCSO on Corporation Street in the city centre after he was seen headbutting shop windows on neighbouring Cross Street , the court was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initially gave them false details , so they tried to detain him however he began to struggle and told them to `` f**k off '' and `` suck my **** '' Richard Greenhough , prosecuting said .
He then cleared his throat and spat towards the PCSO .
He took evasive action and it landed on the pavement .
He then did the same again and spat towards the officer , with some of the saliva landing on his shoe .
Haslam was arrested and taken into custody .
He appeared at Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court is currently only hearing custody cases and other urgent cases due to the Covid-19 pandemic .
The officer said in a statement that spitting was `` vile '' and `` disgusting '' and that he did n't come to work to be verbally abused , threatened with violence , andassaulted .
Haslam , previously of Milnrow Road , Rochdale , pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting an emergency worker .
He has 58 convictions for 108 offences and had only been released a few days earlier after handed an eight week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Richard Birtwistle , defending , said Haslam found out he had been made homeless upon his release from prison .
He said Haslam did n't accept he was the man who had been seen headbutting windows and that he was initially `` protesting his innocence '' with officers .
`` It seems things have deteriorated from there '' he said .
`` He maintains there was n't an intentional spit and it fortunately was n't in the face or body area of the officer .
`` However he accepts he was reckless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Haslam was sentenced to five and a half months behind bars .
District Judge Margaret McCormack said : `` You have to bear in mind the role of the emergency services particularly the police in this current climate .
`` This matter clearly , as it seems you concede , crosses the custody threshold .
`` I agree with the officer spitting is vile and disgusting . ''

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A man spat at a police officer and a PCSO after being found wandering the streets of Manchester during the coronavirus lockdown
Craig Haslam, 48, lashed out after being apprehended in Manchester city centre on Thursday, just two days after being released from prison.
He was today slammed by judge who called his actions 'vile' and 'disgusting' as she jailed him again.
Haslam was approached by the officer and the PCSO on Corporation Street in the city centre after he was seen headbutting shop windows on neighbouring Cross Street, the court was told.
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He smelt of alcohol and initially gave them false details, so they tried to detain him however he began to struggle and told them to "f**k off" and "suck my ****" Richard Greenhough, prosecuting said.
He then cleared his throat and spat towards the PCSO.
He took evasive action and it landed on the pavement.
He then did the same again and spat towards the officer, with some of the saliva landing on his shoe.
Haslam was arrested and taken into custody.
He appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court on Friday morning.
The court is currently only hearing custody cases and other urgent cases due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The officer said in a statement that spitting was "vile" and "disgusting" and that he didn't come to work to be verbally abused, threatened with violence, andassaulted.
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Haslam, previously of Milnrow Road, Rochdale , pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting an emergency worker.
He has 58 convictions for 108 offences and had only been released a few days earlier after handed an eight week custodial sentence for criminal damage and assault.
Richard Birtwistle, defending, said Haslam found out he had been made homeless upon his release from prison.
He said Haslam didn't accept he was the man who had been seen headbutting windows and that he was initially "protesting his innocence" with officers.
"It seems things have deteriorated from there" he said.
"He maintains there wasn't an intentional spit and it fortunately wasn't in the face or body area of the officer.
"However he accepts he was reckless in spitting in their direction."
Haslam was sentenced to five and a half months behind bars.
District Judge Margaret McCormack said: "You have to bear in mind the role of the emergency services particularly the police in this current climate.
"This matter clearly, as it seems you concede, crosses the custody threshold.
"I agree with the officer spitting is vile and disgusting."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--How much government coronavirus cash each Greater Manchester council will get

Councils across Greater Manchester will be given £89m to help them deal with the coronavirus pandemic .
It comes from @ @ @ @ @ up by the UK government to help local authorities tackle the crisis .
Announcing the @ @ @ @ @ Government Secretary , Robert Jenrick said : “ The work of local authorities to deliver @ @ @ @ @ public services has never been more important than it is now – and will be @ @ @ @ @ weeks ahead.
” “ That ’ s why we ’ re giving local councils £1.6 @ @ @ @ @ spend where it ’ s needed most , to ensure they can meet the cost @ @ @ @ @ social care , and continue to protect the most vulnerable people in society.
” Town @ @ @ @ @ been allocated some £89,791,659 to deal with the crisis , with Manchester council receiving the @ @ @ @ @ Here ’ s how much each council in the region will receive : Drop a @ @ @ @ @ of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes https : //www.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk/

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Councils across Greater Manchester will be given £89m to help them deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
It comes from a £1.6bn emergency pot set up by the UK government to help local authorities tackle the crisis.
Announcing the funding last month, Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick said: “The work of local authorities to deliver social care and other vital public services has never been more important than it is now – and will be – in the days and weeks ahead.”
“That’s why we’re giving local councils £1.6 billion of additional funding to spend where it’s needed most, to ensure they can meet the cost of the increased demand for social care, and continue to protect the most vulnerable people in society.”
Town halls across Greater Manchester have been allocated some £89,791,659 to deal with the crisis, with Manchester council receiving the most - nearly £18.6m.
Here’s how much each council in the region will receive:
Manchester - £18,589,281
Wigan - £10,464,897
Bolton - £9,251,398
Salford - £8,910,681
Stockport - £8,275,834
Oldham - £7,641,407
Tameside - £7,675,303
Rochdale - £7,499,857
Trafford - £6,118,593
Bury - £5,364,298
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes https://www.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk/


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-03--Radio host hits back after receiving online abuse for taking daughter for walk

BBC Radio Manchester host Chelsea Norris was upset to receive an abusive message on Instagram after going for a walk with her young daughter .
Chelsea , who is due to give birth to her second child in four weeks , received the 'rude ' message on Instagram after taking four-year-old Minnie to see Spiderman spreading cheer on the streets of Stockport while adhering to social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic .
Chelsea , 39 , says her walk with husband Ben Postma-Tonge , 33 , and their little girl was during her once-a-day exercise allowed by the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should n't be leaving the house at all for 12 weeks .
She told her Instagram followers : `` Just had a very rude lady message me on Instagram abusing me for taking Minnie on a walk earlier to see Spider-Man from a distance .
I ’ m so angry .
`` She said as a pregnant lady I shouldn ’ t leave the house at all for 12 weeks .
`` People need to get their facts right before sending abuse .
`` It 's just not nice . ''
Chelsea from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boy , presents the BBC Radio Manchester breakfast show .
Earlier this month she made the decision to bring her maternity leave forward under the circumstances .
She told the Manchester Evening News : `` I was absolutely blown away by it to be honest yesterday .
`` I was just doing what ’ s allowed , taking extra care and trying to do something nice for Minnie .
`` It made me so angry and upset .
`` I know emotions are running high everywhere but there ’ s no need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important to make sure you are armed with the correct advice and information before doing it .
`` I didn ’ t expect to get such a response from it on social media if I ’ m honest .
`` People were very supportive and understanding .
`` Let ’ s just hope all this moves along fast and people can get well and we can move on . ''
Sharing snaps and video of the family outing on social media , Chelsea said : `` We heard Spider-Man was near us so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find him - and we did !
`` We kept our distance and the kids faces lit up ! ''
Pregnant women were placed in a vulnerable group by the Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty on March 16 .
The advice for people who may be at increased risk from coronavirus , which includes pregnant women , people aged 70 or older and those with conditions that may increase risk from coronavirus , is the same as for most other people .
They should only leave the house for very limited purposes - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and medicine as infrequently as possible , one form of exercise a day alone or with members of their household , for any medical need , to provide care or to help a vulnerable person or for travelling for work purposes where they can not work from home .
Additionally Britain ’ s most vulnerable people , including those being treated for cancer , conditions such as cystic fibrosis , severe asthma and heart disease and pregnant women with heart conditions , have been asked to shield themselves from the coronavirus by staying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist says that based on the evidence they have so far , pregnant women are still no more likely to contract coronavirus than the general population and that generally pregnant women do not appear to be more likely to be seriously unwell than other healthy adults if they develop COVID-19 .
It is expected the large majority of pregnant women will experience only mild or moderate cold or flu like symptoms .
As yet there is no evidence that pregnant women who get this infection are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other healthy individuals , and there is no evidence to suggest an increased risk of miscarriage .
All pregnant women are asked to take care following Public Health England guidance on social distancing to stop the spread of the virus including regular hand washing , avoiding contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus including high temperature or a new and continuous cough , avoiding non-essential use of public transport when possible and working from home where possible Anyone who thinks they may have symptoms of COVID-19 should use the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they develop more severe symptoms or recovery is delayed , this may be a sign they 're developing a more significant chest infection that requires specialised care .
If they feel symptoms are worsening or not getting better they should contact their maternity care team or use the NHS 111 online service for further information and advice .

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BBC Radio Manchester host Chelsea Norris was upset to receive an abusive message on Instagram after going for a walk with her young daughter.
Chelsea, who is due to give birth to her second child in four weeks, received the 'rude' message on Instagram after taking four-year-old Minnie to see Spiderman spreading cheer on the streets of Stockport while adhering to social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chelsea, 39, says her walk with husband Ben Postma-Tonge, 33, and their little girl was during her once-a-day exercise allowed by the government, but a follower told her she shouldn't be leaving the house at all for 12 weeks.
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She told her Instagram followers: "Just had a very rude lady message me on Instagram abusing me for taking Minnie on a walk earlier to see Spider-Man from a distance. I’m so angry.
"She said as a pregnant lady I shouldn’t leave the house at all for 12 weeks.
"People need to get their facts right before sending abuse. "It's just not nice."
Chelsea from Stockport, who is expecting a baby boy, presents the BBC Radio Manchester breakfast show.
Earlier this month she made the decision to bring her maternity leave forward under the circumstances.
She told the Manchester Evening News: "I was absolutely blown away by it to be honest yesterday.
"I was just doing what’s allowed, taking extra care and trying to do something nice for Minnie.
"It made me so angry and upset.
"I know emotions are running high everywhere but there’s no need to be so rude.
"And especially important to make sure you are armed with the correct advice and information before doing it.
"I didn’t expect to get such a response from it on social media if I’m honest.
"People were very supportive and understanding.
"Let’s just hope all this moves along fast and people can get well and we can move on."
Sharing snaps and video of the family outing on social media, Chelsea said: "We heard Spider-Man was near us so we used our one hour exercise to find him - and we did!
"We kept our distance and the kids faces lit up!"
Pregnant women were placed in a vulnerable group by the Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty on March 16.
The advice for people who may be at increased risk from coronavirus, which includes pregnant women, people aged 70 or older and those with conditions that may increase risk from coronavirus, is the same as for most other people.
They should only leave the house for very limited purposes - shopping for basic necessities such as food and medicine as infrequently as possible, one form of exercise a day alone or with members of their household, for any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person or for travelling for work purposes where they cannot work from home.
Additionally Britain’s most vulnerable people, including those being treated for cancer, conditions such as cystic fibrosis, severe asthma and heart disease and pregnant women with heart conditions, have been asked to shield themselves from the coronavirus by staying at home for at least three months.
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist says that based on the evidence they have so far, pregnant women are still no more likely to contract coronavirus than the general population and that generally pregnant women do not appear to be more likely to be seriously unwell than other healthy adults if they develop COVID-19.
It is expected the large majority of pregnant women will experience only mild or moderate cold or flu like symptoms.
As yet there is no evidence that pregnant women who get this infection are more at risk of serious complications than any other healthy individuals, and there is no evidence to suggest an increased risk of miscarriage.
All pregnant women are asked to take care following Public Health England guidance on social distancing to stop the spread of the virus including regular hand washing, avoiding contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus including high temperature or a new and continuous cough, avoiding non-essential use of public transport when possible and working from home where possible
Anyone who thinks they may have symptoms of COVID-19 should use the NHS 111 online service for information.
If they develop more severe symptoms or recovery is delayed, this may be a sign they're developing a more significant chest infection that requires specialised care.
If they feel symptoms are worsening or not getting better they should contact their maternity care team or use the NHS 111 online service for further information and advice.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--The moment hero cleaner stops wheelchair-bound pensioner from being mugged at a cashpoint

This is the moment a hero cleaner stopped a wheelchair-bound pensioner from being mugged at a cashpoint in Harpurhey .
CCTV footage shows the cleaner dragging the mugger away as he tries to snatch the elderly victim 's money .
The 'disgusting ' attack took place on the precinct at Harpurhey Shopping Centre just before 8am on Friday .
Security camera footage shows the mugger walk past the pensioner as he begins to use the ATM .
Apparently spotting an opportunity , the thief circles back and waits behind him for the money to be dispensed .
He then reaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notes .
Luckily a cleaner working a few yards away spots what 's going on and rushes over to stop him .
The cleaner drags the mugger away , before he wriggles free and runs off .
He said : `` This attempted robbery is unacceptable , to prey on a vulnerable person whilst the country is facing an unprecedented crisis is without doubt one of the worst things I have seen .
`` To carry out such an attack is not only an act of cowardice , but takes a depraved individual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The incident has been reported to local authorities and I would hope that they use the full weight of the law to apprehend this individual .
`` Individuals who believe that actions such as these are acceptable have no place in a civilised society . ''
Coun Pat Karney said : `` This is one of the most disgusting things I have seen as a councillor in Harpurhey .
`` It brings shame on the area that at a time of national emergency people are targeting vulnerable residents in this way .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit this man to see if we can get him before the courts . ''
It 's understood the victim has declined to give a statement to police .
As a result officers say they are unable to pursue the case further , but patrols of the centre will be stepped up .

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This is the moment a hero cleaner stopped a wheelchair-bound pensioner from being mugged at a cashpoint in Harpurhey.
CCTV footage shows the cleaner dragging the mugger away as he tries to snatch the elderly victim's money.
The 'disgusting' attack took place on the precinct at Harpurhey Shopping Centre just before 8am on Friday.
Security camera footage shows the mugger walk past the pensioner as he begins to use the ATM.
Apparently spotting an opportunity, the would-be thief circles back and waits behind him for the money to be dispensed.
He then reaches over his shoulder to try grab the notes.
Luckily a cleaner working a few yards away spots what's going on and rushes over to stop him.
The cleaner drags the mugger away, before he wriggles free and runs off.
Shopping centre manager Neil Lindsay praised the cleaner's bravery.
He said: " This attempted robbery is unacceptable, to prey on a vulnerable person whilst the country is facing an unprecedented crisis is without doubt one of the worst things I have seen.
"To carry out such an attack is not only an act of cowardice, but takes a depraved individual with no moral compass whatsoever.
"The incident has been reported to local authorities and I would hope that they use the full weight of the law to apprehend this individual.
"Individuals who believe that actions such as these are acceptable have no place in a civilised society."
Coun Pat Karney said: "This is one of the most disgusting things I have seen as a councillor in Harpurhey.
"It brings shame on the area that at a time of national emergency people are targeting vulnerable residents in this way.
"I will be asking the police to visit this man to see if we can get him before the courts."
It's understood the victim has declined to give a statement to police.
As a result officers say they are unable to pursue the case further, but patrols of the centre will be stepped up.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Royal Mail is making big changes to its service next week

The Royal Mail is set to make changes to its services next week as it continues to navigate the coronavirus pandemic .
Bosses said last month that they are working hard to deliver letters and parcels to people in every part of the country and introduced social distancing measures to protect staff and members of the public .
But now the courier company is making a number of changes `` to protect the health and safety of our people and the general public '' .
The Royal Mail said on its website : `` We are committed to ensuring we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are keeping the mail moving – delivering letters and parcels across the UK , including to those who find it difficult to leave their homes .
`` Throughout this crisis , we will continue to deliver the most comprehensive service we can to all our customers .
`` However , as cases of coronavirus increase across the UK we , along with other organisations , are experiencing growing levels of employee absence due to illness and self-isolation .
`` Absence rates are currently double what we normally expect at this time of year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – which are growing - we are implementing a range of mitigations . ''
It continued : `` Despite our best endeavours , it is likely that some areas of the country will experience a reduction in service levels due to coronavirus-related absences at their local mail centre or delivery office .
`` We will continue to actively monitor this rapidly evolving crisis .
`` We will keep talking to you .
And , we will continue to focus on the delivery of our two priorities : i ) safeguarding the health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we serve ; and ii ) delivering as comprehensive a service as possible at all times .
`` Thank you for your support and patience . ''
The new stricter guidelines will come into affect from Monday , April 6 .
Royal Mail is changing the opening times of its Customer Services Points in its local delivery offices .
Its largest locations will be open between 07:00-11:00am while all other points will be open between 07:00-09:00am .
All will be closed on Wednesday and Sunday .
The Royal Mail is temporarily extending the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to collect parcels .
You will now have 30 days to collect or have your item redelivered before the items are returned to the sender .
This applies to the following : • Items left with a 'Something for You ' card • Items that have a 'Surcharge to Pay' • Items that have a 'Customs Charge to Pay' • Local Collect items where the parcel is addressed to the Customer Service Point Special Delivery Guarantee was by 9am and 1pm services but the following changes have been made : • For items @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the guaranteed delivery for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9.00am the next working day will change to by 12.00pm the next working day* .
• Our guaranteed delivery for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1.00pm will change to by 9.00pm the next working day* .
To protect worked and customers as much as possible , the Royal Mail is minimising contact during delivery .
They are currently no using its hand-held devices for customers to sign and is instead logging the name of the person accepting the item .
Additionally , for all customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit through the letterbox , the courier will place your item at your door and having knocked on your door , will then step aside to a safe distance while you retrieve your item .
This is to ensure the item is delivered securely rather than being left outside .

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The Royal Mail is set to make changes to its services next week as it continues to navigate the coronavirus pandemic.
Bosses said last month that they are working hard to deliver letters and parcels to people in every part of the country and introduced social distancing measures to protect staff and members of the public.
But now the courier company is making a number of changes "to protect the health and safety of our people and the general public".
The Royal Mail said on its website: "We are committed to ensuring we deliver for the country. Our colleagues are keeping the mail moving – delivering letters and parcels across the UK, including to those who find it difficult to leave their homes.
"Throughout this crisis, we will continue to deliver the most comprehensive service we can to all our customers.
"However, as cases of coronavirus increase across the UK we, along with other organisations, are experiencing growing levels of employee absence due to illness and self-isolation.
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"Absence rates are currently double what we normally expect at this time of year. To manage these severe absence levels – which are growing - we are implementing a range of mitigations."
It continued: "Despite our best endeavours, it is likely that some areas of the country will experience a reduction in service levels due to coronavirus-related absences at their local mail centre or delivery office.
"We will continue to actively monitor this rapidly evolving crisis.
"We will keep talking to you. And, we will continue to focus on the delivery of our two priorities: i) safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our people and the communities we serve; and ii) delivering as comprehensive a service as possible at all times.
"Thank you for your support and patience."
The new stricter guidelines will come into affect from Monday, April 6.
Change in opening times
Royal Mail is changing the opening times of its Customer Services Points in its local delivery offices.
Its largest locations will be open between 07:00-11:00am while all other points will be open between 07:00-09:00am.
All will be closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
Longer retention period for parcels
The Royal Mail is temporarily extending the period of time given to its customers to collect parcels.
You will now have 30 days to collect or have your item redelivered before the items are returned to the sender.
This applies to the following:
Items left with a 'Something for You' card
Items that have a 'Surcharge to Pay'
Items that have a 'Customs Charge to Pay'
Local Collect items where the parcel is addressed to the Customer Service Point
Changes to Special Delivery Guaranteed
Special Delivery Guarantee was by 9am and 1pm services but the following changes have been made:
For items posted from Tuesday March 31 2020 onwards, the guaranteed delivery for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9.00am the next working day will change to by 12.00pm the next working day*.
Our guaranteed delivery for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1.00pm will change to by 9.00pm the next working day*.
*existing postcode exceptions apply
Signing for and receiving items
To protect worked and customers as much as possible, the Royal Mail is minimising contact during delivery.
They are currently no using its hand-held devices for customers to sign and is instead logging the name of the person accepting the item.
Additionally, for all customers where an item that won’t fit through the letterbox, the courier will place your item at your door and having knocked on your door, will then step aside to a safe distance while you retrieve your item.
This is to ensure the item is delivered securely rather than being left outside.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Liverpool coach makes Manchester United job admission

Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Grönnemark believes he could be working with next season as he starts to earn more recognition for his work .
Jurgen Klopp 's decision to hire a throw-in coach was widely mocked .
beIN SPORTS pundit Andy Gray joked that he should be made a kick-off coach if the Liverpool boss is so insistent on the finer details .
Gray said : `` I know how you can take advantage of a situation , throw it to one of your own players .
That would be No.1 .
No.2 .
Keep hold of the ball .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robertson do a headstand and take it .
Here is a lesson .
Pick the ball up , take it behind your head , throw it to a teammate and keep both feet on the ground . ''
Klopp defended the appointment and Grönnemark believes that more clubs will be interested in his services , revealing he has already rejected an offer from another English side .
As he is n't currently tied down to , the coach revealed he could be employed by Manchester United next year .
`` I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be with Tottenham or Manchester United next year , as I ’ m not tied down as a freelancer , ” he told Kicker .
`` I ’ m just not allowed to be a direct competitor in any one season , that ’ s my rule .
That ’ s why I have already turned down a top offer from England this season .
“ But I would very much like to prove myself in Germany .
I don ’ t know of anyone who does it professionally like I do .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are recognising the potential , and now some co-trainers are looking into the subject .
”

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Liverpool throw-in coach Thomas Grönnemark believes he could be working with Manchester United next season as he starts to earn more recognition for his work.
Jurgen Klopp's decision to hire a throw-in coach was widely mocked. beIN SPORTS pundit Andy Gray joked that he should be made a kick-off coach if the Liverpool boss is so insistent on the finer details.
Gray said: "I know how you can take advantage of a situation, throw it to one of your own players. That would be No.1. No.2. Keep hold of the ball. Maybe we are going to see Andy Robertson do a headstand and take it. Here is a lesson. Pick the ball up, take it behind your head, throw it to a teammate and keep both feet on the ground."
Klopp defended the appointment and Grönnemark believes that more clubs will be interested in his services, revealing he has already rejected an offer from another English side.
As he isn't currently tied down to Liverpool , the coach revealed he could be employed by Manchester United next year.
"I don’t know, maybe I’ll be with Tottenham or Manchester United next year, as I’m not tied down as a freelancer,” he told Kicker.
"I’m just not allowed to be a direct competitor in any one season, that’s my rule. That’s why I have already turned down a top offer from England this season.
“But I would very much like to prove myself in Germany. I don’t know of anyone who does it professionally like I do.
“But of course more and more people are recognising the potential, and now some co-trainers are looking into the subject.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Yet another plan for Fred Done's controversial Northern Quarter glass tower

Billionaire Fred Done has submitted fresh plans for his controversial glass tower in the Northern Quarter in the latest twist of a long-running planning row , the M.E.N can reveal .
Salboy , the bookie 's property firm , has submitted yet another application for the site opposite Shudehill bus station on Back Turner Street that was bought in 2017 - despite already having permission to build flats .
Previous plans were knocked back by Manchester Council 's planning committee three times due to their height and design .
But Salboy was granted for a 17-storey skyscraper last summer despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ councillors for the Piccadilly ward said they would fight the decision and launched a petition calling on the council not to sell its land interest in the site .
The full conditions of the planning approval were only published in November 2019 .
But since then , Salboy has had a change of heart .
Even before the coronavirus crisis , Manchester city centre 's residential boom was showing signs of levelling off .
The scheme approved last year was for 65 apartments - including a mix of one , two , three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bar or restaurant underneath .
A viability assessment said the total building cost would be £20.3m with a profit yield of just 2.89 per cent , in part because it involved accommodating the remains of a 1920s warehouse .
Salboy now wants to use the site for offices aimed at smaller , independent businesses in the digital and technology sector .
The developer says it is retaining the glass 'shard ' design that has offended opponents , and that the overall height will remain the same , even though the new scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest design will have to have slightly higher ceilings to accommodate office space requirements such as ventilation .
It is partly for this reason that Salboy has had to submit a fresh planning application .
It is understood this went in at the end of the month after advice from Manchester Council officials that applications should continue despite the coronavirus crisis .
Simon Ismail of Salboy said : “ Having reviewed the residential development we already have planning permission for , we have decided to submit a new application for the site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to instead provide much-needed office space .
`` This would be targeted at the smaller creative , digital and tech businesses , which are increasingly looking to locate in the Northern Quarter .
`` Externally , the new office development would look virtually identical to the residential scheme .
`` It would have the same maximum height and the existing warehouse would still be retained .
`` The scheme would also remain car-free .
`` However , shifting the use to meet growing demand for this type of office space will work better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs to the area that can add even further to the vibrancy of the Northern Quarter .
`` We think the revised application is positive for the area .
However , if we are unsuccessful we would proceed with the existing residential scheme which is already approved . ''
The company has decided not to pursue a fresh public consultation although letters have been sent out to nearby residents and businesses this week .
And the application is likely to spark a fresh row over whether the landmark building is appropriate for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ application , saying the scheme would prevent a piece of the Northern Quarter 's heritage from further falling into disrepair .
Piccadilly ward councillors Sam Wheeler , Adele Douglas and Jon-Connor Lyons opposed it and told the planning committee they had received more objections to the Salboy development than any other they have dealt with combined .
Councillor Wheeler told the Manchester Evening News at the time : `` I am sick of watching my ward strip-mined .
`` We spend countless hours of council time on neighbourhood plans , zoning conservation areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework .
`` What 's the point if the council wo n't even enforce those policies on land we own ?
`` Does it flog off some of the last , democratically-controlled land in the city centre for a billionaire 's vanity project , or does it listen to local people and their representatives , and use its power to make developers act with some responsibility ?
`` The people we represent need us to be strong . ''

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Billionaire Fred Done has submitted fresh plans for his controversial glass tower in the Northern Quarter in the latest twist of a long-running planning row, the M.E.N can reveal.
Salboy, the bookie's property firm, has submitted yet another application for the site opposite Shudehill bus station on Back Turner Street that was bought in 2017 - despite already having permission to build flats.
Previous plans were knocked back by Manchester Council's planning committee three times due to their height and design.
But Salboy was granted permission for a 17-storey skyscraper last summer despite venomous objection from critics.
Incensed Labour councillors for the Piccadilly ward said they would fight the decision and launched a petition calling on the council not to sell its land interest in the site.
The full conditions of the planning approval were only published in November 2019.
But since then, Salboy has had a change of heart.
Even before the coronavirus crisis, Manchester city centre's residential boom was showing signs of levelling off.
(Image: Salboy)
The scheme approved last year was for 65 apartments - including a mix of one, two, three and four-beds - with commercial space for a bar or restaurant underneath.
A viability assessment said the total building cost would be £20.3m with a profit yield of just 2.89 per cent, in part because it involved accommodating the remains of a 1920s warehouse.
Salboy now wants to use the site for offices aimed at smaller, independent businesses in the digital and technology sector.
The developer says it is retaining the glass 'shard' design that has offended opponents, and that the overall height will remain the same, even though the new scheme is 16 storeys.
Each floor of the latest design will have to have slightly higher ceilings to accommodate office space requirements such as ventilation.
It is partly for this reason that Salboy has had to submit a fresh planning application.
It is understood this went in at the end of the month after advice from Manchester Council officials that applications should continue despite the coronavirus crisis.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Simon Ismail of Salboy said: “Having reviewed the residential development we already have planning permission for, we have decided to submit a new application for the site to change the use to allow us to instead provide much-needed office space.
"This would be targeted at the smaller creative, digital and tech businesses, which are increasingly looking to locate in the Northern Quarter.
"Externally, the new office development would look virtually identical to the residential scheme.
"It would have the same maximum height and the existing warehouse would still be retained.
"The scheme would also remain car-free.
"However, shifting the use to meet growing demand for this type of office space will work better commercially while also helping to bring new jobs to the area that can add even further to the vibrancy of the Northern Quarter.
"We think the revised application is positive for the area. However, if we are unsuccessful we would proceed with the existing residential scheme which is already approved."
The company has decided not to pursue a fresh public consultation although letters have been sent out to nearby residents and businesses this week.
And the application is likely to spark a fresh row over whether the landmark building is appropriate for the area.
Planning officials supported the 2019 application, saying the scheme would prevent a piece of the Northern Quarter's heritage from further falling into disrepair.
Piccadilly ward councillors Sam Wheeler, Adele Douglas and Jon-Connor Lyons opposed it and told the planning committee they had received more objections to the Salboy development than any other they have dealt with combined.
Councillor Wheeler told the Manchester Evening News at the time: "I am sick of watching my ward strip-mined.
"We spend countless hours of council time on neighbourhood plans, zoning conservation areas, consultations, 'Our Manchester' strategies and the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework.
"What's the point if the council won't even enforce those policies on land we own?
"Manchester City Council has to make a decision."
"Does it flog off some of the last, democratically-controlled land in the city centre for a billionaire's vanity project, or does it listen to local people and their representatives, and use its power to make developers act with some responsibility?
"The people we represent need us to be strong."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Carragher sends Kane transfer warning over Man Utd interest

Former England international Jamie Carragher believes that it would be something of a `` gamble '' for Harry Kane to swap Tottenham Hotspur for Manchester United in the near future .
Kane sparked conversation about his future last weekend after participating an Instagram Q & A with Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp , confirming that he would be open to leaving Spurs if they failed to make the progression that matches his ambition .
Following the England captain 's admission about his future , speculation has progressed at a rapid rate of knots over the past week , with plenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's next club could prove to be .
And one club that has been predicted as a possible destination for the striker , who has netted 17 goals in all competitions for Spurs this season , is United .
However , Sky Sports pundit Carragher has shared his opinion on that move potentially coming to fruition , urging the 26-year-old think about possibly moving to Old Trafford .
Carragher , penning a column for The Telegraph , said : `` Kane turns 27 in July .
We have no idea when the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season will start .
`` If Kane does not leave soon , the situation gets trickier for him .
When players hit 28 , psychologically it makes a big difference to clubs .
They see them as nearer 30 , recognise there is no resale value .
`` Manchester United 's need for a top-class No 9 is urgent and they might see Kane as the ideal fit , but they will apply the same logic if the fee is upwards of £150m .
`` From Kane 's perspective , is United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past five years ?
There is a four-point gap in the Premier League but United remain in transition .
`` It would be a gamble for Kane to go to Old Trafford given there is no strong evidence United will be ready to challenge for the Premier League soon .
`` Even if Kane was 21 or 22 , although it would be a no-brainer for all the top clubs to pursue him , it would be difficult to make a deal happen soon . ''
MEN Sport understands Tottenham sources have said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be moving to United and United do not think a move is likely .

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Former England international Jamie Carragher believes that it would be something of a "gamble" for Harry Kane to swap Tottenham Hotspur for Manchester United in the near future.
Kane sparked conversation about his future last weekend after participating an Instagram Q&A with Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp, confirming that he would be open to leaving Spurs if they failed to make the progression that matches his ambition.
Following the England captain's admission about his future, speculation has progressed at a rapid rate of knots over the past week, with plenty of debate being raised about who Kane's next club could prove to be.
And one club that has been predicted as a possible destination for the striker, who has netted 17 goals in all competitions for Spurs this season, is United. However, Sky Sports pundit Carragher has shared his opinion on that move potentially coming to fruition, urging the 26-year-old think about possibly moving to Old Trafford.
Carragher, penning a column for The Telegraph, said: "Kane turns 27 in July. We have no idea when the next transfer window will open or when next season will start.
"If Kane does not leave soon, the situation gets trickier for him. When players hit 28, psychologically it makes a big difference to clubs. They see them as nearer 30, recognise there is no resale value.
"Manchester United's need for a top-class No 9 is urgent and they might see Kane as the ideal fit, but they will apply the same logic if the fee is upwards of £150m.
"From Kane's perspective, is United's situation better than Spurs's over the past five years? There is a four-point gap in the Premier League but United remain in transition.
"It would be a gamble for Kane to go to Old Trafford given there is no strong evidence United will be ready to challenge for the Premier League soon.
"Even if Kane was 21 or 22, although it would be a no-brainer for all the top clubs to pursue him, it would be difficult to make a deal happen soon."
MEN Sport understands Tottenham sources have said there is 'no chance' Kane will be moving to United and United do not think a move is likely.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-04--Sergio Aguero uses brilliant Man City moment to reinforce message

Sergio Aguero treated his Instagram followers to a rerun of his most iconic Manchester City moment as he reminded everyone to stay at home .
Footballers are doing their bit to try to help in the global pandemic .
That can be anything from financial help - with the Premier League confirming on Friday that clubs are in discussions with players over a 30 per cent pay cut - to simply setting the right example for people to follow during this extraordinary time .
City players have been sharing the government message to stay at home , and there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of a promising weather forecast .
Aguero replayed the finale of City 's famous match with QPR in the 2011/12 season when they dramatically won the title with two injury-time goals to remind his fans that they should not be tempted to go outdoors .
`` Fighting until the end always has its reward # stayathome , '' the caption read , with City teammates Ederson , Eric Garcia , Gabriel Jesus , Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva among those liking the post as well as former Blues Vincent Kompany and Joleon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still determined to complete the 2019/20 season when it is safe for football to resume , Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker have been among the voices to suggest that it would be understandable if the campaign had to be cancelled given the uncertainty that currently surrounds sport and society .

Sergio Aguero treated his Instagram followers to a rerun of his most iconic Manchester City moment as he reminded everyone to stay at home.
Footballers are doing their bit to try to help in the global pandemic. That can be anything from financial help - with the Premier League confirming on Friday that clubs are in discussions with players over a 30 per cent pay cut - to simply setting the right example for people to follow during this extraordinary time.
City players have been sharing the government message to stay at home, and there are renewed concerns this weekend in the UK because of a promising weather forecast.
Aguero replayed the finale of City's famous match with QPR in the 2011/12 season when they dramatically won the title with two injury-time goals to remind his fans that they should not be tempted to go outdoors.
"Fighting until the end always has its reward #stayathome," the caption read, with City teammates Ederson, Eric Garcia, Gabriel Jesus, Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva among those liking the post as well as former Blues Vincent Kompany and Joleon Lescott.
While the Premier League is still determined to complete the 2019/20 season when it is safe for football to resume, Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker have been among the voices to suggest that it would be understandable if the campaign had to be cancelled given the uncertainty that currently surrounds sport and society.