themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--The £4million lottery scratchcard 'winner' who headbutted his girlfriend

A Bolton man headbutted his girlfriend and then bombarded her with calls and letters from custody demanding that she did not testify against him in court .
Mark Goodram , of Rowena Street , Moses Gate , had been spending time with his then-girlfriend and a few friends on the evening of September 25 last year .
The 37-year-old had been smoking crack and the victim had been drinking cider , prosecution barrister Daniel Calder told Minshull Street Crown Court .
While in Bolton town centre , the pair started to argue and Goodram shouted : `` I want my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that were at her flat .
He is then said to have grabbed her by the arm and dragged her .
At around 4am on September 26 , the pair 's argument continued along Bradshawgate and Goodram called the victim a number of names including 'slag ' .
Outside Primark , Goodram headbutted the woman , causing a large cut to her forehead .
She walked away from him towards her flat in Crook Street and he followed , telling her that he loved her .
While outside the flat , Goodram grabbed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around , before she screamed for her mother 's help - who she lived with .
When ambulances arrived , the paramedic treating the woman said that the wound on her head was so deep that he could see her skull .
Goodram was later arrested and remanded in custody at Forest Bank prison .
While in custody , Goodram bombarded the woman with phone calls and letters .
He asked her to `` tell police she was drunk and had fallen over '' , told her not to attend court and give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of promises including that he had `` enjoyed a large lottery win and would look after her '' .
Last April , Goodram and a friend 'won ' £4m on a scratchcard , before being told they would not receive the money due to suspicions around the debit card used to buy it .
In a victim personal statement , the woman said that since the assault she has suffered with headaches , dizziness , disturbed sleep and memory loss .
She said she is sad , angry and depressed , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling `` disgusted , intimidated and pressured . ''
A scar , caused by the incident is also still visible on her forehead .
Defending Goodram , who has 23 convictions for 46 offences , Hugh Barton said that while the 37-year-old has a lengthy criminal record , most of the crimes are 'dishonesty ' and that the attack was `` out of character '' .
Mr Barton added that Goodram has a long-term struggle with substance abuse , he has anxiety and depression , and is estranged from his family .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Barton said Goodram and the woman could be seen to argue and fall out many times , and that both appeared to be `` heavily intoxicated '' .
Goodram has since pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and perverting the course of justice .
`` He does not seek to justify his actions '' , Mr Barton added .
Judge Graeme Smith sentenced Goodram to 25 months imprisonment - 20 months for GBH and five months for perverting the course of justice , to be served consecutively .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was obviously a very forceful blow using your head because it did result in a very significant laceration .
`` There are a number of aggravating features ; you were under the influence of drugs and alcohol , the domestic violence guidelines are relevant , you were subject to post-sentence supervision at the time , and there is an ongoing effect on the victim .
`` On the other hand , you have shown remorse . ''
In reference to perverting the course of justice , Judge Smith added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the letters that you sent and it was a serious and protracted attempt by you to put pressure on her .
`` Not only did you offer her an inducement to lie to the police but you directly threatened her .
`` Therefore I do view it , albeit you were in custody and did not succeed in your attempts , as a serious attempt to pervert the course of justice . ''
Judge Smith admitted that the sentence could have been slightly longer had it not been for the coronavirus lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prison environment now is very different than what it has been prior to the lockdown , '' he said .
`` And maybe for some time to come so that maybe , in my judgement , justify a small reduction in the overall sentence . ''
Judge Smith also issued a restraining order against Goodram contacting the victim for three years .
Appearing by video link from Forest Bank prison , Goodram acknowledged the restraining order and said : `` that 's fine . ''

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A Bolton man headbutted his girlfriend and then bombarded her with calls and letters from custody demanding that she did not testify against him in court.
Mark Goodram, of Rowena Street, Moses Gate, had been spending time with his then-girlfriend and a few friends on the evening of September 25 last year.
The 37-year-old had been smoking crack and the victim had been drinking cider, prosecution barrister Daniel Calder told Minshull Street Crown Court.
While in Bolton town centre, the pair started to argue and Goodram shouted: "I want my f***** stuff" in relation to items that were at her flat. He is then said to have grabbed her by the arm and dragged her.
At around 4am on September 26, the pair's argument continued along Bradshawgate and Goodram called the victim a number of names including 'slag'.
Outside Primark, Goodram headbutted the woman, causing a large cut to her forehead. She walked away from him towards her flat in Crook Street and he followed, telling her that he loved her.
While outside the flat, Goodram grabbed the victim's top and threw her around, before she screamed for her mother's help - who she lived with.
When ambulances arrived, the paramedic treating the woman said that the wound on her head was so deep that he could see her skull.
Goodram was later arrested and remanded in custody at Forest Bank prison.
While in custody, Goodram bombarded the woman with phone calls and letters. He asked her to "tell police she was drunk and had fallen over", told her not to attend court and give evidence, and made her a number of promises including that he had "enjoyed a large lottery win and would look after her".
Last April, Goodram and a friend 'won' £4m on a scratchcard, before being told they would not receive the money due to suspicions around the debit card used to buy it.
In a victim personal statement, the woman said that since the assault she has suffered with headaches, dizziness, disturbed sleep and memory loss. She said she is sad, angry and depressed, and that the unsolicited contact from Goodram left her feeling "disgusted, intimidated and pressured."
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A scar, caused by the incident is also still visible on her forehead.
Defending Goodram, who has 23 convictions for 46 offences, Hugh Barton said that while the 37-year-old has a lengthy criminal record, most of the crimes are 'dishonesty' and that the attack was "out of character".
Mr Barton added that Goodram has a long-term struggle with substance abuse, he has anxiety and depression, and is estranged from his family.
On 'grainy' CCTV taken from Bradshawgate, Mr Barton said Goodram and the woman could be seen to argue and fall out many times, and that both appeared to be "heavily intoxicated".
Goodram has since pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and perverting the course of justice.
"He does not seek to justify his actions", Mr Barton added.
Judge Graeme Smith sentenced Goodram to 25 months imprisonment - 20 months for GBH and five months for perverting the course of justice, to be served consecutively.
He said: "Although it was only a single blow, it was obviously a very forceful blow using your head because it did result in a very significant laceration.
"There are a number of aggravating features; you were under the influence of drugs and alcohol, the domestic violence guidelines are relevant, you were subject to post-sentence supervision at the time, and there is an ongoing effect on the victim.
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"On the other hand, you have shown remorse."
In reference to perverting the course of justice, Judge Smith added: "I had the opportunity of reading some of the letters that you sent and it was a serious and protracted attempt by you to put pressure on her.
"Not only did you offer her an inducement to lie to the police but you directly threatened her.
"Therefore I do view it, albeit you were in custody and did not succeed in your attempts, as a serious attempt to pervert the course of justice."
Judge Smith admitted that the sentence could have been slightly longer had it not been for the coronavirus lockdown.
"I do accept that the prison environment now is very different than what it has been prior to the lockdown," he said.
"And maybe for some time to come so that maybe, in my judgement, justify a small reduction in the overall sentence."
Judge Smith also issued a restraining order against Goodram contacting the victim for three years.
Appearing by video link from Forest Bank prison, Goodram acknowledged the restraining order and said: "that's fine."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--The nutritionist creating recipes based on a picture of your cupboards

Help is at hand for families struggling to create nutritious meals during lockdown .
Children 's food company Ella 's Kitchen are encouraging people to send photographs of items they have buried away in their cupboards with the intention of turning them into nutritious , bespoke recipes .
Difficulties that include a loss of earnings has resulted in more shoppers cutting back on take-aways , while simultaneously stockpiling tinned and non-perishable items .
A recent survey of parents has discovered that children 's diets are now of paramount concern , with over half of those asked admitting that they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ella ’ s Kitchen ’ s nutritionist , Claire Baseley says : `` We can see that parents are struggling to find new ways to cook with what they have at their disposal . ''
`` That ’ s why we ’ re continuing to help them come up with new recipes that will grow families ’ repertoire of meals . ''
Elsewhere , Ella 's Kitchen have also teamed up with social enterprise Community Shop in their bid to offer support to vulnerable families across the country .
Over the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ various local councils around the UK , Ella 's Kitchen have committed to donating 50,000 products alongside a monetary contribution to support logistics and distribution of food boxes .

Help is at hand for families struggling to create nutritious meals during lockdown.
Children's food company Ella's Kitchen are encouraging people to send photographs of items they have buried away in their cupboards with the intention of turning them into nutritious, bespoke recipes.
Difficulties that include a loss of earnings has resulted in more shoppers cutting back on take-aways, while simultaneously stockpiling tinned and non-perishable items.
A recent survey of parents has discovered that children's diets are now of paramount concern, with over half of those asked admitting that they are struggling to add variety in their meals.
Ella’s Kitchen’s nutritionist, Claire Baseley says: "We can see that parents are struggling to find new ways to cook with what they have at their disposal."
"That’s why we’re continuing to help them come up with new recipes that will grow families’ repertoire of meals."
Elsewhere, Ella's Kitchen have also teamed up with social enterprise Community Shop in their bid to offer support to vulnerable families across the country.
Over the next 12 weeks, and in conjunction with various local councils around the UK, Ella's Kitchen have committed to donating 50,000 products alongside a monetary contribution to support logistics and distribution of food boxes.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--Your legal rights over refunds and cancellations on holiday bookings

The coronavirus pandemic continues to cause widespread disruption in the travel industry .
And as more and more flights and holidays are cancelled , disappointed holidaymakers may be wondering how to get their money back .
While many companies are pushing credit refunds instead of cash , information and legal rights can be unclear .
With recent news that some companies are blocking refunds , what can you do if you have booked a future trip and have seen your plans altered or cancelled all together ?
What can you expect regarding your holiday , or your bookings , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Ashlee Robinson , Associate , DAS Law , and Thomas Pertaia , Legal Adviser , DAS Law to explain what you need to know around your cancellation and refund rights .
I have booked a summer holiday .
Should I cancel it ?
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) currently advises against all non-essential overseas travel for British nationals for the foreseeable future .
The lack of clarity on the period of restriction is largely due to the unprecedented international border closures and various restrictions .
You should speak with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If it is cancelled , can I get a full refund ?
If the holiday you booked is cancelled you should be entitled to a refund .
If you booked activities as part of the holiday and both the holiday and the activities are cancelled , you should be entitled to a refund .
Some firms may also offer a credit note , perhaps with an increased value .
It is worth discussing the options with your travel company .
If refused , we would advise you to seek legal advice to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving me my money back , I have been offered holiday vouchers or Refund Credit Note .
Is it legal for the firm to do so ?
Can I refuse and demand for a full ( cash ) refund ?
If you booked a holiday and it is cancelled you may be offered a Refund Credit Note or a voucher .
However you are not obliged to accept it and are entitled to receive a full refund should you choose to .
The refund should be provided within 14 days but , under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow the operator slightly more time for processing the refund .
What if I haven ’ t paid for the holiday in full yet ?
If the holiday is likely to be cancelled you should not be expected to make the full payment , only for you to be refunded shorty after .
However , if the holiday is few months away and you have contractual commitments , you may be liable to pay .
If so , it is advisable to speak with the firm to negotiate perhaps delaying the payment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation .
If you do decide to make a payment it would be advisable to pay by credit card to give you little bit more protection .
What if the travel or holiday company goes bust ?
What are my rights and what should I do about my holiday booking ?
If you booked a holiday , your money should be protected .
Details on making a claim should be laid out in the ATOL Certificate , which you would normally be provided with when you book your holiday .
Also , if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holiday is more than £100 you may be able to make a claim against the credit card , commonly known as a s75 claim ( Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 ) .
Similar protection applies if you paid on debit card but , rather than this right being enshrined in law , it ’ s a voluntary scheme - although most large banks have signed up to it .
If the operator goes bust , contact your bank .
Unlike s75 there is no minimum spent on cashback claim .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ place that could assist .
I have purchased travel insurance for my summer holiday but it is now cancelled .
Can I cancel my travel insurance and obtain a full refund ?
In this instance you should check the policy documentation on cancellation rights .
Most insurance policies have a minimum of 14 days cooling off period within which it can be cancelled free of charge provided you have not travelled and/or made a claim .
My flights have been cancelled .
Can I get any compensation ?
If an EU flight is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be no right to compensation , as under EU rules Covid-19 would fall under extraordinary circumstances .
However , you would be entitled to a replacement flight or your money back .
However , it is important that you establish the reason for the cancellation of your flight as , if it is not due to Covid-19 then and you may be entitled to compensation .
I have train tickets and some countries e.g .
France haven ’ t closed their borders .
Does this mean I can still travel ?
The Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advises against all non-essential overseas travel for British nationals for the foreseeable future , including countries within the EU .
Will my travel insurance still cover me ?
This would largely depend on the terms of your insurance policy .
It is best to check the terms and conditions of your policy cover .
Can I cancel my Airbnb reservation and get a full refund ?
Airbnb is operating an “ extenuating circumstances policy ” which in certain circumstances allows customers to get a refund though the policy rather than the hosts ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not qualify under the policy it is advisable to contact the host to discuss a refund or seek legal advice on your particular set of circumstances .
I still haven ’ t received a refund from a cancellation I made one month ago .
How long does it take for me to get my money back ?
According to Airbnb , most refunds are processed within ten days .
If you still have not received a refund then you may wish to chase this up .
I am an Airbnb host , can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an Airbnb ?
Businesses providing holiday accommodation have been advised by the government to close for commercial use .
There are few exceptions where holiday accommodation could still be provided ; for example to key workers or vulnerable groups .
Airbnb has imposed temporary restriction on listings at least until 9 May , limiting reservations to key workers and other essential stays .
As a customer , am I allowed to make an Airbnb booking ?
Following on from the government ’ s guidance on social distancing in relation to Covid-19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless it is essential .
Anyone planning on booking a place on Airbnb for the purposes of self-isolation or a holiday would be going against the government guidance .
So most people should not place a booking on Airbnb unless the stay is essential ; for example an NHS worker having to stay at a different location due to work commitments .
In light of the government guidance , Airbnb has imposed temporary restriction on listings at least until May 9 , limiting reservations to key workers and other essential stays .

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The coronavirus pandemic continues to cause widespread disruption in the travel industry.
And as more and more flights and holidays are cancelled, disappointed holidaymakers may be wondering how to get their money back.
While many companies are pushing credit refunds instead of cash, information and legal rights can be unclear.
With recent news that some companies are blocking refunds, what can you do if you have booked a future trip and have seen your plans altered or cancelled all together? What can you expect regarding your holiday, or your bookings, in terms of a refund?
We spoke to Ashlee Robinson, Associate, DAS Law, and Thomas Pertaia, Legal Adviser, DAS Law to explain what you need to know around your cancellation and refund rights.
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I have booked a summer holiday. Should I cancel it?
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) currently advises against all non-essential overseas travel for British nationals for the foreseeable future.
The lack of clarity on the period of restriction is largely due to the unprecedented international border closures and various restrictions.
You should speak with the travel agent to discuss your options.
If it is cancelled, can I get a full refund?
If the holiday you booked is cancelled you should be entitled to a refund.
If you booked activities as part of the holiday and both the holiday and the activities are cancelled, you should be entitled to a refund.
Some firms may also offer a credit note, perhaps with an increased value. It is worth discussing the options with your travel company.
If refused, we would advise you to seek legal advice to discuss your particular circumstances.
Instead of giving me my money back, I have been offered holiday vouchers or Refund Credit Note. Is it legal for the firm to do so? Can I refuse and demand for a full (cash) refund?
If you booked a holiday and it is cancelled you may be offered a Refund Credit Note or a voucher.
However you are not obliged to accept it and are entitled to receive a full refund should you choose to.
The refund should be provided within 14 days but, under current circumstances, it may be reasonable to allow the operator slightly more time for processing the refund.
What if I haven’t paid for the holiday in full yet?
If the holiday is likely to be cancelled you should not be expected to make the full payment, only for you to be refunded shorty after.
However, if the holiday is few months away and you have contractual commitments, you may be liable to pay.
If so, it is advisable to speak with the firm to negotiate perhaps delaying the payment or seek legal advice on your specific situation.
If you do decide to make a payment it would be advisable to pay by credit card to give you little bit more protection.
What if the travel or holiday company goes bust? What are my rights and what should I do about my holiday booking?
If you booked a holiday, your money should be protected. Details on making a claim should be laid out in the ATOL Certificate, which you would normally be provided with when you book your holiday.
Also, if you paid by credit card and your holiday is more than £100 you may be able to make a claim against the credit card, commonly known as a s75 claim (Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974).
Similar protection applies if you paid on debit card but, rather than this right being enshrined in law, it’s a voluntary scheme - although most large banks have signed up to it.
If the operator goes bust, contact your bank. Unlike s75 there is no minimum spent on cashback claim. Also check if you have insurance in place that could assist.
I have purchased travel insurance for my summer holiday but it is now cancelled. Can I cancel my travel insurance and obtain a full refund?
In this instance you should check the policy documentation on cancellation rights.
Most insurance policies have a minimum of 14 days cooling off period within which it can be cancelled free of charge provided you have not travelled and/or made a claim.
My flights have been cancelled. Can I get any compensation?
If an EU flight is cancelled due to coronavirus, there would be no right to compensation, as under EU rules Covid-19 would fall under extraordinary circumstances.
However, you would be entitled to a replacement flight or your money back.
However, it is important that you establish the reason for the cancellation of your flight as, if it is not due to Covid-19 then and you may be entitled to compensation.
I have train tickets and some countries e.g. France haven’t closed their borders. Does this mean I can still travel?
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) currently advises against all non-essential overseas travel for British nationals for the foreseeable future, including countries within the EU.
Will my travel insurance still cover me?
This would largely depend on the terms of your insurance policy. It is best to check the terms and conditions of your policy cover.
Can I cancel my Airbnb reservation and get a full refund?
Airbnb is operating an “extenuating circumstances policy” which in certain circumstances allows customers to get a refund though the policy rather than the hosts’ own cancellation policy.
If you do not qualify under the policy it is advisable to contact the host to discuss a refund or seek legal advice on your particular set of circumstances.
I still haven’t received a refund from a cancellation I made one month ago. How long does it take for me to get my money back?
According to Airbnb, most refunds are processed within ten days. If you still have not received a refund then you may wish to chase this up.
I am an Airbnb host, can I keep letting out my second home as an Airbnb?
Businesses providing holiday accommodation have been advised by the government to close for commercial use.
There are few exceptions where holiday accommodation could still be provided; for example to key workers or vulnerable groups.
Airbnb has imposed temporary restriction on listings at least until 9 May, limiting reservations to key workers and other essential stays.
As a customer, am I allowed to make an Airbnb booking?
Following on from the government’s guidance on social distancing in relation to Covid-19, people are also advised to avoid travelling unless it is essential.
Anyone planning on booking a place on Airbnb for the purposes of self-isolation or a holiday would be going against the government guidance.
So most people should not place a booking on Airbnb unless the stay is essential; for example an NHS worker having to stay at a different location due to work commitments.
In light of the government guidance, Airbnb has imposed temporary restriction on listings at least until May 9, limiting reservations to key workers and other essential stays.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--Dealer who sold through 'Ali' drugs line in Bury is jailed

A dealer who had been selling heroin and cocaine via a dedicated 'drugs line ' in Bury has been jailed .
Grant Hothersall , 41 , was caught as part of an operation to crack down on dealing in and around the town centre .
Dad-of-two Hothersall , who told the court he is himself an addict , sold an undercover police officer hard drugs on numerous occasions and was caught with £400 worth of heroin and crack on him after being arrested .
Officers found a phone linked to the line the drugs were sold through had made over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around £23,000 worth of narcotics could have been sold over just a month period .
He 's now been jailed by a judge who said drug dealing brought misery to the people of the town .
Hothersall , first came to the attention of police via an undercover officer who had been sent to Bury in September 2018 as part of Operation Ballerina , aimed at getting information on and disrupting drug dealing in the town .
On January 17 last year the undercover officer , who called himself Jonno , was given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ user he had spoken to in Bury town centre .
He was then pointed in the direction of Hothersall who was walking towards him along Brunswick St wearing high-viz jacket , Jonathan Savage , prosecuting said .
After the undercover office told him what he wanted Hothersall walked away to a neaby car and returned with a wrap of heroin and a wrap of cocaine .
He also gave him a phone number which he told him to save in his phone as 'Ali . '
Four days later the officer tried to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was wrong Mr Savage said .
However he saw Hothersall coming out of Home Bargains in the town centre and was told to wait in an alleyway off Barnbrook Street , where he was again sold a warp of heroin and a wrap of cocaine .
On three further occasions in late January and early February more occasions the officer asked for and purchased `` one and one '' or `` one of each '' – one wrap of heroin and cocaine - from Hothersall .
He was eventually arrested when officers in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of Operation Ballerina saw a man walking quickly away from a car on the Wickes car park off Hornby Street and believed a drug deal had taken place .
The car , in which Hothersall was a passenger tried to drive off and collided with the police car however he was detained .
A number of phones were found in the car , one of which was being used for the 'Ali ' line as well as £100 in cash .
When Hothersall was strip searched at the police station , officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cocaine and 18 wraps of heroin , with a street value £380 Mr Savage said .
Analysis of the 'Ali ' phone line found 385 contacts with other numbers .
`` Officers have calculated that if there was a supply resulting from each of those contact of at least 1g of class A drugs , then this would have seen total sales of £23,137 over the course of these 82 days '' Mr Savage added .
Hothersall , of Pear Avenue , Bury pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of supplying Class A drugs .
He was sentenced via a videolink from prison with legal counsel appearing via Skype at the hearing from Minshull Street Crown Court on Monday .
Ben Kaufman , defending said his client had been suffering from a `` long standing drug addiction '' spanning more than 20 years and was `` supplying to fund his own habit . ''
`` Those above him provided him the phone and the drugs in question '' he added .
He said Hothersall , a dad-of-two , had `` managed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his children '' and that his arrest and remand had had a big impact on his family , particularly his six year-old son who had said had suffered with medical conditions as a result of the stress of his father being absent .
However jailing him for three years and four months Judge John Potter : `` You have caused significant harm to your family however that is your responsibility but no elses .
`` You should have thought about that at the time you engaged in this activity yourself .
`` You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the possession of drugs which aggravate the matters for which I am sentencing you this afternoon .
`` You have previously involved yourself in the dealing of drugs to others . ''

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A dealer who had been selling heroin and cocaine via a dedicated 'drugs line' in Bury has been jailed.
Grant Hothersall, 41, was caught as part of an operation to crack down on dealing in and around the town centre.
Dad-of-two Hothersall, who told the court he is himself an addict, sold an undercover police officer hard drugs on numerous occasions and was caught with £400 worth of heroin and crack on him after being arrested.
Officers found a phone linked to the line the drugs were sold through had made over 300 contacts with other numbers and estimate around £23,000 worth of narcotics could have been sold over a four-month period.
He's now been jailed by a judge who said drug dealing brought misery to the people of the town.
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Hothersall, first came to the attention of police via an undercover officer who had been sent to Bury in September 2018 as part of Operation Ballerina, aimed at getting information on and disrupting drug dealing in the town.
On January 17 last year the undercover officer, who called himself Jonno, was given the name 'Grant' by a drug user he had spoken to in Bury town centre.
He was then pointed in the direction of Hothersall who was walking towards him along Brunswick St wearing high-viz jacket, Jonathan Savage, prosecuting said.
After the undercover office told him what he wanted Hothersall walked away to a neaby car and returned with a wrap of heroin and a wrap of cocaine.
He also gave him a phone number which he told him to save in his phone as 'Ali.'
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Four days later the officer tried to ring him but the it realised it was wrong Mr Savage said.
However he saw Hothersall coming out of Home Bargains in the town centre and was told to wait in an alleyway off Barnbrook Street, where he was again sold a warp of heroin and a wrap of cocaine.
On three further occasions in late January and early February more occasions the officer asked for and purchased "one and one" or "one of each" – one wrap of heroin and cocaine - from Hothersall.
He was eventually arrested when officers in an unmarked police car, but not part of Operation Ballerina saw a man walking quickly away from a car on the Wickes car park off Hornby Street and believed a drug deal had taken place.
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The car, in which Hothersall was a passenger tried to drive off and collided with the police car however he was detained.
A number of phones were found in the car, one of which was being used for the 'Ali' line as well as £100 in cash.
When Hothersall was strip searched at the police station, officers found a packet containing 20 wraps of cocaine and 18 wraps of heroin, with a street value £380 Mr Savage said.
Analysis of the 'Ali' phone line found 385 contacts with other numbers.
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"Officers have calculated that if there was a supply resulting from each of those contact of at least 1g of class A drugs, then this would have seen total sales of £23,137 over the course of these 82 days" Mr Savage added.
Hothersall, of Pear Avenue, Bury pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and ten counts of supplying Class A drugs.
He was sentenced via a videolink from prison with legal counsel appearing via Skype at the hearing from Minshull Street Crown Court on Monday.
Ben Kaufman, defending said his client had been suffering from a "long standing drug addiction" spanning more than 20 years and was "supplying to fund his own habit."
"Those above him provided him the phone and the drugs in question" he added.
He said Hothersall, a dad-of-two, had "managed to keep that part of his life from his children" and that his arrest and remand had had a big impact on his family, particularly his six year-old son who had said had suffered with medical conditions as a result of the stress of his father being absent.
However jailing him for three years and four months Judge John Potter: "You have caused significant harm to your family however that is your responsibility but no elses.
"You should have thought about that at the time you engaged in this activity yourself.
"You have previous convictions recorded against you for the possession of drugs which aggravate the matters for which I am sentencing you this afternoon.
"You have previously involved yourself in the dealing of drugs to others."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--Fire crews battle suspected arson at waste management site

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a waste management site in Salford .
Around 250 cubic metres of household waste caught fire at Bryn 's Skip Hire , in Highfield Industrial Estate , Little Hulton .
Crews from around Greater Manchester were alerted to the fire at around 8.15pm , last night ( April 28 ) and worked through the night to get the fire under control .
The fire is believed to have been started deliberately .
Kevin Wright , watch manager at Farnworth Community Fire Station said : `` It 's not a big site but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of smoke .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
`` It is believed it was started deliberately by persons unknown .
`` There was no one injured '' .
There was still a crew in attendance at 9am today .
Manchester Evening News approached a spokesman for Bryn 's Skip Hire , but he did not wish to comment .

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Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a waste management site in Salford.
Around 250 cubic metres of household waste caught fire at Bryn's Skip Hire, in Highfield Industrial Estate, Little Hulton.
Crews from around Greater Manchester were alerted to the fire at around 8.15pm, last night (April 28) and worked through the night to get the fire under control.
The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.
Kevin Wright, watch manager at Farnworth Community Fire Station said: "It's not a big site but the fire was deep-seated so there was quite a lot of smoke.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
"It is believed it was started deliberately by persons unknown.
"There was no one injured".
There was still a crew in attendance at 9am today.
Manchester Evening News approached a spokesman for Bryn's Skip Hire, but he did not wish to comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--How Ferguson's Man Utd prediction about Sheffield Utd star came true

When Oliver Norwood left Manchester United in 2012 , Sir Alex Ferguson made a prediction that the now Sheffield United midfielder thought might never come true .
“ You ’ ll play in the Premier League one day , ” said the legendary former United manager , who tried to soften the blow for Norwood , who was leaving Old Trafford without a senior appearance to his name .
It looked for many years as though Ferguson would be wrong .
Twice Norwood helped a club achieve promotion from the Championship and twice he was then sent back to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then with Fulham , before joining Sheffield United .
Chris Wilder admitted in the summer it would have been “ cruel ” to deny the 28-year-old a shot at the big time with the Blades .
Norwood is now making good on the Ferguson prediction and the backing from Wilder ; having started all of Sheffield United ’ s 28 Premier League games this season , helping Wilder ’ s side to seventh - two points behind United and with a game in hand - in the table .
He admits in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achievements at Bramall Lane have surpassed his wildest expectations .
“ I can ’ t say I expected us to be fifth or sixth in the league because I would ’ ve been taken to a hospital of a certain type , ” he laughs .
“ But we believed we could be successful .
“ We believe in what we ’ re good at .
In pre-season we believed we could make it difficult for teams , we weren ’ t going to be rolled over or let teams dictate to us.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in a race for Champions League football with his former club , a club of United ’ s size , is extraordinary .
For a player who used to rub shoulders with Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard in the United youth teams but was told he wasn ’ t good enough for a longer Old Trafford stay , it ’ s the completion of a fitting cycle .
But Norwood is a pragmatist and sees Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side as just another rival to overcome .
“ It seems as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a few disharmonies going on at Manchester United .
You read the press and you see what ’ s being said , it ’ s not in the best state that it was in the past .
“ But we ’ ve got to capitalise on that .
We ’ re in a really good place , in a really strong position .
We ’ ve worked so hard to get into the Premier League and to prove ourselves and we ’ re not going to stop now .
Why can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us ?
” It has certainly been special - and unexpected - to date .
And perhaps the madcap meeting between the two sides at Bramall Lane in November sums it all up ; while Man United have been inconsistent , Sheffield United have been competitive against almost every side .
“ It was strange because for 70 minutes they never had a kick of the ball , but all of a sudden we ’ re 3-2 down.
” Norwood says of that meeting with his former club .
“ I think they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they maybe thought they ’ d wrapped the game up , but the one thing about us is that until the final whistle goes we ’ ll carry on and keep going and going .
I know it ’ s different levels with League One and the Championship but when you have a squad with a winning mentality - at all costs - it doesn ’ t matter what level you ’ re at .
We ’ ve got a manager who ’ s a winner.
” Although football is currently on hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still due to play away at United when the season resumes and Norwood can not wait for the game .
It would be the first time he has played at Old Trafford as a professional .
And while he ’ s not getting sentimental about it - Norwood is not the type for that , he says - he will be thinking of Fergie ’ s parting words .
“ Obviously I was still a young boy then and it was ‘ go and get yourself a good career , but keep working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability to play in the Premier League , ’ ” he adds .
“ He believed I had that ability .
It was the other stuff I had to work on : the getting fitter , getting stronger , moving about the pitch more .
It was some advice I took , so I went away and worked hard , did the rounds in the lower leagues and found a way .
“ It will be quite a special thing to walk out at Old Trafford . ''
Norwood has certainly developed physically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserve to play at Old Trafford on level terms .
He will merit the chance to prove United wrong and prove Sir Alex Ferguson right .

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When Oliver Norwood left Manchester United in 2012, Sir Alex Ferguson made a prediction that the now Sheffield United midfielder thought might never come true.
“You’ll play in the Premier League one day,” said the legendary former United manager, who tried to soften the blow for Norwood, who was leaving Old Trafford without a senior appearance to his name.
It looked for many years as though Ferguson would be wrong. Twice Norwood helped a club achieve promotion from the Championship and twice he was then sent back to the second tier; first with Brighton and then with Fulham, before joining Sheffield United. Chris Wilder admitted in the summer it would have been “cruel” to deny the 28-year-old a shot at the big time with the Blades.
Norwood is now making good on the Ferguson prediction and the backing from Wilder; having started all of Sheffield United’s 28 Premier League games this season, helping Wilder’s side to seventh - two points behind United and with a game in hand - in the table.
He admits in this exclusive interview with MEN Sport that his achievements at Bramall Lane have surpassed his wildest expectations.
“I can’t say I expected us to be fifth or sixth in the league because I would’ve been taken to a hospital of a certain type,” he laughs.
“But we believed we could be successful.
“We believe in what we’re good at. In pre-season we believed we could make it difficult for teams, we weren’t going to be rolled over or let teams dictate to us.”
The very fact Norwood has been involved in a race for Champions League football with his former club, a club of United’s size, is extraordinary. For a player who used to rub shoulders with Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard in the United youth teams but was told he wasn’t good enough for a longer Old Trafford stay, it’s the completion of a fitting cycle.
But Norwood is a pragmatist and sees Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side as just another rival to overcome.
“It is incredible,” he adds.
“It seems as though there’s a few problems, a few disharmonies going on at Manchester United. You read the press and you see what’s being said, it’s not in the best state that it was in the past.
“But we’ve got to capitalise on that. We’re in a really good place, in a really strong position. We’ve worked so hard to get into the Premier League and to prove ourselves and we’re not going to stop now. Why can’t it be a special season for us?”
It has certainly been special - and unexpected - to date. And perhaps the madcap meeting between the two sides at Bramall Lane in November sums it all up; while Man United have been inconsistent, Sheffield United have been competitive against almost every side.
“It was strange because for 70 minutes they never had a kick of the ball, but all of a sudden we’re 3-2 down.” Norwood says of that meeting with his former club.
“I think they showed their quality for 10 minutes and they maybe thought they’d wrapped the game up, but the one thing about us is that until the final whistle goes we’ll carry on and keep going and going. I know it’s different levels with League One and the Championship but when you have a squad with a winning mentality - at all costs - it doesn’t matter what level you’re at. We’ve got a manager who’s a winner.”
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Although football is currently on hold due to coronavirus, the Blades are still due to play away at United when the season resumes and Norwood cannot wait for the game. It would be the first time he has played at Old Trafford as a professional.
And while he’s not getting sentimental about it - Norwood is not the type for that, he says - he will be thinking of Fergie’s parting words.
“Obviously I was still a young boy then and it was ‘go and get yourself a good career, but keep working hard and you’ve got the ability to play in the Premier League,’” he adds.
“He believed I had that ability. It was the other stuff I had to work on: the getting fitter, getting stronger, moving about the pitch more. It was some advice I took, so I went away and worked hard, did the rounds in the lower leagues and found a way.
“It will be quite a special thing to walk out at Old Trafford."
Norwood has certainly developed physically and technically as a footballer and will deserve to play at Old Trafford on level terms. He will merit the chance to prove United wrong and prove Sir Alex Ferguson right.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--Police search for Bury man, 32, missing for 24 hours

Police are searching for a 32-year-old man who has been missing for nearly 24 hours .
Mark Hamnett was last @ @ @ @ @ ( Tuesday ) on Beryl Avenue , Bury .
Officers say they are becoming increasingly @ @ @ @ @ and want to make sure that he is safe and well .
They have released @ @ @ @ @ have asked the public to report any sightings .
Mark is described as white , @ @ @ @ @ of stocky build .
He was last seen wearing black tracksuit bottoms or shorts with @ @ @ @ @ black hoodie .
Police say he could be driving a black Peugeot 307 , registration @ @ @ @ @ information about Mark ’ s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8292 @

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Police are searching for a 32-year-old man who has been missing for nearly 24 hours.
Mark Hamnett was last seen at about 12.30pm yesterday (Tuesday) on Beryl Avenue, Bury.
Officers say they are becoming increasingly worried about the Tottington man and want to make sure that he is safe and well.
They have released a picture of him and have asked the public to report any sightings.
Mark is described as white, around 5ft 9ins tall and of stocky build.
He was last seen wearing black tracksuit bottoms or shorts with a royal blue t-shirt and black hoodie.
Police say he could be driving a black Peugeot 307, registration SM04 WYJ.
Anyone with information about Mark’s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8292.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--How to book a coronavirus test if you are now eligible

The government has announced that millions of extra people are now eligible for coronavirus testing in the UK .
With an ambitious target of 100,000 tests a day by the end of the month in sight , the government has dramatically expanded the list of people who are eligible for coronavirus tests in England .
Health secretary Matt Hancock previously announced on April 23 that around 10 million key workers and their households were now eligible for testing , if they started showing symptoms of coronavirus .
That included NHS and social care staff , police officers , teachers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who work in supermarkets , food production , essential utilities and childcare .
And yesterday , Mr Hancock announced a further expansion that allows anyone over the age of 65 with symptoms , and any staff members of residents in a care homes regardless of symptoms , to get tested .
Anyone who goes into work because they can not work from home can also get tested if they have symptoms .
Anyone who lives with an eligible person can also get tested if they display symptoms .
How to get tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a test on the gov.uk website HERE .
You can either register for an appointment at a drive-through testing centre , or apply for a home testing kit .
If you require testing at a drive-through centre you will receive an email or a text message with your appointment details on .
There are more than 40 regional testing sites across the UK and more are set to open before the end of the month .
Home testing kits are in short supply with only a limited number available each day .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nose and the back of the throat , and can be done by the person themselves or by someone else .
Essential workers can book coronavirus tests directly , but it is also possible for companies to request tests for their employees .
Testing is most effective within three days of symptoms developing , government guidelines state .
The most common symptoms are a high temperature and a new continuous cough .
Test results from the drive-through sites will be sent out by text within 48 hours , and results from home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 72 hours of its collection .

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Coronavirus testing is available in the UK to anyone with symptoms who is over the age of five.
If you are eligible for a test, you will need to book one online.
The government is warning that demand for tests is very high at the moment due to rising infection rates.
Ministers are urging people to only use the online booking system for tests if they have symptoms of Covid-19 - or if they have been directly asked to take a test by clinicians.
So how do you get tested in the UK? Here's what you need to know.
Coronavirus symptoms
You are only eligible for a coronavirus test in the UK if you have one or more symptoms of coronavirus, or if you have been directly asked.
The symptoms to look out for are:
a high temperature
a new, continuous cough
a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
If you want a Covid-19 test because you’re travelling abroad, you should pay for a private test.
Book online
People who are eligible should register for a test on the gov.uk website HERE.
You will need to go through each step and fill in your answers on the website to get a test appointment.
Where to get tested
You will be asked whether you have access to a car.
If you do, you may be offered a test at a drive-through centre. If not, walk-in appointments are also available.
You can find a list of every testing site in the UK here.
For those who cannot get to a testing site, home testing kits are available - but only a limited number are sent out each day.
What to do
The antigen test for coronavirus involves taking a swab of the nose and the back of the throat.
If you go to a testing site, you may be asked to do the swab yourself, or it may be done for you by someone else.
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When to get tested
If you have coronavirus symptoms, you need to get a test done within the first five days of having symptoms.
You should not delay as the test is most effective within three days of symptoms developing, according to government guidelines.
Home testing kits can be used on days one to four, as long as you order it by 3pm on day four.
On day five, you need to go to a test site as it will be too late to order a home test kit.
Getting your results
Test results from the drive-through sites will be sent out by text within 48 hours, and results from home testing kits will be sent out within 72 hours of its collection.
The government is aiming to get all results back within 24 hours of the test.
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If you can't get a test
Demand for tests is currently very high. If you can not get a test, you should try again a few hours later as more appointments and testing kits will be added throughout the day.
People are being urged not to call helplines to get a test, as they will not be able to book you in.
You should also not turn up at a site without an appointment.
If you’re getting a test because you have symptoms, you and anyone you live with should self-isolate until you get a negative result.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--How Man United legend Sir Alex showed his class following Southampton defeat

Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed the message of support he received from Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson earlier in the season .
Hasenhuttl made unwanted Premier League history last October when he saw his side annihilated 9-0 at home by Leicester , the heaviest home defeat ever recorded in the competition .
Victory for Leicester saw them match the biggest ever winning margin in the Premier League , as they equalled a 9-0 win recorded by Ferguson 's United side over Ipswich .
The Southampton manager was hammered after the defeat but was given a confidence boost after receiving a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We have important moments in front of the camera because the message we bring is impactful for many people , '' he said on Sky Sports .
`` I always remember I received an SMS from Alex Ferguson , I never knew him before , and if we had not lost 9-0 I would not have had contact from him .
`` So this is a positive .
It lifted me in this moment .
You are down and you find something to hold onto .
I will have to live with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you to become a more experienced manager anyway . ''
Many feared for the future of Hasenhuttl after such an embarrassing defeat , but Southampton have been rewarded with some impressive displays since the hammering .
Hasenhuttl is grateful to still be in the job but admits he would have sacked himself had he overseen such a defeat as owner of a club .
He added : `` At first I must always say thank you to the club for supporting me in that moment .
`` I said to him , 'If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would sack me '' ' .
We were hopeless .
We were a disaster .
[ The club ] said he knew how much I invest and how much I do for this club and he was 100 per cent sure we would find a way back to success .
`` We lost our direction a bit , especially me , it was the first time in my management career that I was not successful .
For me it was a very important period and I learned a lot .
It was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed the message of support he received from Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson earlier in the season.
Hasenhuttl made unwanted Premier League history last October when he saw his side annihilated 9-0 at home by Leicester, the heaviest home defeat ever recorded in the competition.
Victory for Leicester saw them match the biggest ever winning margin in the Premier League, as they equalled a 9-0 win recorded by Ferguson's United side over Ipswich.
The Southampton manager was hammered after the defeat but was given a confidence boost after receiving a surprise message from the United legend.
"We have important moments in front of the camera because the message we bring is impactful for many people," he said on Sky Sports.
"I always remember I received an SMS from Alex Ferguson, I never knew him before, and if we had not lost 9-0 I would not have had contact from him.
"So this is a positive. It lifted me in this moment. You are down and you find something to hold onto. I will have to live with this moment forever. It can help you to become a more experienced manager anyway."
Many feared for the future of Hasenhuttl after such an embarrassing defeat, but Southampton have been rewarded with some impressive displays since the hammering.
Hasenhuttl is grateful to still be in the job but admits he would have sacked himself had he overseen such a defeat as owner of a club.
He added: "At first I must always say thank you to the club for supporting me in that moment.
"I said to him, 'If I was in your case, I would sack me"'. We were hopeless. We were a disaster. [The club] said he knew how much I invest and how much I do for this club and he was 100 per cent sure we would find a way back to success.
"We lost our direction a bit, especially me, it was the first time in my management career that I was not successful. For me it was a very important period and I learned a lot. It was a really difficult situation in the moment."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--Aldi has implemented a new face mask policy in all supermarkets

Since lockdown was first announced , Aldi has been taking precautions and constantly evolving its safety measures to reduce the risk of spreading covid-19 in stores .
The supermarket giant has already implemented several safety precations in stores , with perspex screens being installed at checkouts , the provision of gloves to staff , and social distancing markers being placed throughout stores .
Today Aldi has announced that a new safety measure is being put into place .
The supermarket has confirmed to Manchester Evening News that `` Aldi will be providing the option of face masks to all its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they continue to feed the nation . ''
The news comes after Aldi introduced a new way for the most vulnerable to pay for their food and essentials .
The supermarket has introduced a new scheme which allows people to buy special vouchers for use by volunteers shopping in stores .
You can buy the vouchers on the new Aldi voucher website vouchers.aldi.co.uk .
Once purchased , the vouchers can be posted to any address in the UK so they can be given to volunteers , friends or family members to shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in denominations of £5.00 and £10.00 with no additional cost to the customer for postage .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
Fritz Walleczek , Managing Director for Corporate Responsibility at Aldi said : `` This is an incredibly difficult time for certain people in our communities and , as has always been our mission , we want to ensure everyone has safe , easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We all owe huge thanks to the volunteers , friends and family members that are making sure vulnerable people across the UK can get groceries while they self-isolate .
`` I ’ m hopeful that our voucher scheme will make it a little bit easier for them to continue this vital work .
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Since lockdown was first announced, Aldi has been taking precautions and constantly evolving its safety measures to reduce the risk of spreading covid-19 in stores.
The supermarket giant has already implemented several safety precations in stores, with perspex screens being installed at checkouts, the provision of gloves to staff, and social distancing markers being placed throughout stores.
Today Aldi has announced that a new safety measure is being put into place.
The supermarket has confirmed to Manchester Evening News that "Aldi will be providing the option of face masks to all its store-based colleagues to further support their safety as they continue to feed the nation."
The news comes after Aldi introduced a new way for the most vulnerable to pay for their food and essentials.
The supermarket has introduced a new scheme which allows people to buy special vouchers for use by volunteers shopping in stores.
You can buy the vouchers on the new Aldi voucher website vouchers.aldi.co.uk. Once purchased, the vouchers can be posted to any address in the UK so they can be given to volunteers, friends or family members to shop on their behalf.
Vouchers are available in denominations of £5.00 and £10.00 with no additional cost to the customer for postage.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
Fritz Walleczek, Managing Director for Corporate Responsibility at Aldi said: "This is an incredibly difficult time for certain people in our communities and, as has always been our mission, we want to ensure everyone has safe, easy and affordable access to quality food.
"We all owe huge thanks to the volunteers, friends and family members that are making sure vulnerable people across the UK can get groceries while they self-isolate.
"I’m hopeful that our voucher scheme will make it a little bit easier for them to continue this vital work.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--Corrie's Ian Bartholomew says his kids refuse to watch torture of Yasmeen

Coronation Street ’ s domestic abuse storyline has hit viewers hard since the beginning - even more so now evil Geoff has cranked up his reign of terror .
Fans of the ITV soap have been watching in horror as scenes between Geoff Metcalfe , played by Ian Bartholomew , and his wife Yasmeen ( Shelley King ) continue to escalate .
Most recently the abuser has left Yasmeen reeling after being told that she had tested positive for Chlamydia .
She caught the sexually transmitted infection from her cheating husband who has been hiring escorts .
Other moments include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his magic box , where no one could hear her scream , to ‘ punish ’ her for when his trick didn ’ t go to plan .
Some Corrie viewers are so upset by the scenes they have switched off - and it appears that Ian ’ s own children are among those who refuse to watch it .
Ian appeared on Good Morning Britain with Lorraine earlier today to explain the affect his character has had on his family .
He told the Scottish presenter : “ They didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lock Yasmeen into the magic box and they said , ‘ no , I can ’ t watch Dad doing that ’ .
`` So they haven ’ t watched since then and I can ’ t blame them .
It must be quite difficult for them to watch their dad being rather unpleasant all the time.
” Ian has two children , aged 15 and 13 , with his theatre director wife , Loveday Ingram .
He continued : “ It ’ s been difficult because he is so not the sort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or would want to be around .
The fact I have been playing it has been helped by Shelley King , who plays Yasmeen .
“ We both get on extremely well and we trust each other .
That has made it a lot easier .
But no , the children don ’ t watch it .
”

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Coronation Street’s domestic abuse storyline has hit viewers hard since the beginning - even more so now evil Geoff has cranked up his reign of terror.
Fans of the ITV soap have been watching in horror as scenes between Geoff Metcalfe, played by Ian Bartholomew, and his wife Yasmeen (Shelley King) continue to escalate.
Most recently the abuser has left Yasmeen reeling after being told that she had tested positive for Chlamydia.
She caught the sexually transmitted infection from her cheating husband who has been hiring escorts.
Other moments include when Geoff locked a claustrophobic Yasmeen in his magic box, where no one could hear her scream, to ‘punish’ her for when his trick didn’t go to plan.
(Image: ITV)
Some Corrie viewers are so upset by the scenes they have switched off - and it appears that Ian’s own children are among those who refuse to watch it.
Ian appeared on Good Morning Britain with Lorraine earlier today to explain the affect his character has had on his family.
He told the Scottish presenter: “They didn’t want to watch, they saw me lock Yasmeen into the magic box and they said, ‘no, I can’t watch Dad doing that’.
(Image: ITV)
"So they haven’t watched since then and I can’t blame them. It must be quite difficult for them to watch their dad being rather unpleasant all the time.”
Ian has two children, aged 15 and 13, with his theatre director wife, Loveday Ingram.
He continued: “It’s been difficult because he is so not the sort of person I would want to be or would want to be around. The fact I have been playing it has been helped by Shelley King, who plays Yasmeen.
“We both get on extremely well and we trust each other. That has made it a lot easier. But no, the children don’t watch it.”
GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--A tea towel can be the most useful piece of fitness kit at home

None of us are able to visit our local gyms for the time being , which means we 've turned into a nation committed to a home workout .
Unfortunately , the scramble to order dumbbells , kettlebells , yoga mats and resistance bands means that actually getting your hands on equipment has been rendered almost impossible .
There is one piece of unlikely piece of gym equipment that we all have lurking in our homes though - the humble tea towel .
Adding a towel in to some basic bodyweight exercises can help to improve balance , core strength @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your home workouts just that little bit more fun .
All you 'll need for the below exercises is a smooth floor and a tea towel or two .
The scruffier the towel , the better - you wo n't want to dry your dishes with it afterwards .
As a disclaimer , the reporter in our video is not a fitness professional , and clips of exercises should only be used as guidance .
Adding a slider in to your reverse lunges will allow you to get deeper , longer lunges .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight with your tea towel beneath one foot .
Take a deep breath in , brace your core , and slide the tea towel back so that your legs are in a lunge position - aim to lightly tap your back knee to the floor , and do n't let your front knee shoot too far over your front toes .
Drive through the front heel to slide your back leg back to standing .
Repeat 10 times on one leg before switching sides .
Lateral lunges are great for strengthening the inner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same position as with the reverse lunge , but this time you 'll be sliding your tea towel to the side rather than behind you .
Think about hinging the hips back and keeping the chest lifted as you lower down - keep your sliding leg straight and your bent knee over your toes .
You should feel a stretch along your inner thigh but no pain .
Drive through the front heel to bring your feet back together .
These are much harder than they look !
Lie on your back with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on your tea towel on the floor .
Squeeze your glutes and push through your feet to bring yourself into a bridge position .
Trying to keep your upper body still , push your heels forward and slide the tea towel along the floor to straighten your legs .
Then use the strength in your hamstrings to bring yourself back to your starting position .
Ouch .
For a killer core move , come into a push-up position with both feet on your tea towel and your back flat .
Take a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glutes , core , shoulders - before pulling your knees in toward your midriff .
Aim to keep the upper body and hips as still as possible and really think about your core pulling your legs forwards , like a crunch .
For an extra challenge and to target your obliques , bring both knees toward one elbow at a time in a twisting motion .
If you 're a budding gymnast or already have a strong core , you can step up your game with pikes .
Keeping your legs straight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the air so that your feet meet your wrists - your upper body will almost be in a handstand position .
Grab a second tea towel for this one , and come back into a push-up position with one towel beneath each foot .
Trying to keep your upper body stable and still , slide one knee forward toward your chest .
Switch legs , almost like a running motion , and keep going .
Again , for an extra challenge , alternate bringing each knee toward the opposing elbow .
Start on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your hips and your wrists beneath your shoulders .
You should have one tea towel beneath one of your feet .
Bracing your core , push through the balls of your feet and bring your knees to hover an inch off the ground .
Slide your tea towel foot diagonally beneath your body , simultaneously lifting the opposite arm .
Aim to straighten your sliding leg across and beneath you .
The video will help to explain this one .
Sit on the floor with your feet planted on the ground , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firmly and hold it straight out in front of you - imagine you 're trying to tear it in half .
Slowly , keeping arms straight and the towel taut , twist your torso to bring one fist to the floor .
Return to centre and repeat on the other side .
You can hover your feet off the floor for an extra challenge .
Tight hamstrings ?
Yep , us too - after a run or a workout you can use your tea towel to get a great hamstring and hip flexor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floor , then straighten one leg up towards the ceiling .
Hook your towel over the raised foot , then grab it with both hands and very gently flex the foot , using the towel to help .
Think about pulling your toes towards your face while pushing the heel to the ceiling .

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None of us are able to visit our local gyms for the time being, which means we've turned into a nation committed to a home workout.
Unfortunately, the scramble to order dumbbells, kettlebells, yoga mats and resistance bands means that actually getting your hands on equipment has been rendered almost impossible.
There is one piece of unlikely piece of gym equipment that we all have lurking in our homes though - the humble tea towel.
Adding a towel in to some basic bodyweight exercises can help to improve balance, core strength and mobility, as well as making your home workouts just that little bit more fun.
All you'll need for the below exercises is a smooth floor and a tea towel or two.
The scruffier the towel, the better - you won't want to dry your dishes with it afterwards.
As a disclaimer, the reporter in our video is not a fitness professional, and clips of exercises should only be used as guidance.
Reverse lunges
Adding a slider in to your reverse lunges will allow you to get deeper, longer lunges.
To do it, begin standing up straight with your tea towel beneath one foot.
Take a deep breath in, brace your core, and slide the tea towel back so that your legs are in a lunge position - aim to lightly tap your back knee to the floor, and don't let your front knee shoot too far over your front toes.
Drive through the front heel to slide your back leg back to standing.
Repeat 10 times on one leg before switching sides.
Lateral lunges
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Lateral lunges are great for strengthening the inner thighs and hamstrings.
Begin in the same position as with the reverse lunge, but this time you'll be sliding your tea towel to the side rather than behind you.
Think about hinging the hips back and keeping the chest lifted as you lower down - keep your sliding leg straight and your bent knee over your toes.
You should feel a stretch along your inner thigh but no pain. Drive through the front heel to bring your feet back together.
Hamstring curls
These are much harder than they look!
Lie on your back with your legs bent, feet planted firmly on your tea towel on the floor. Squeeze your glutes and push through your feet to bring yourself into a bridge position.
Trying to keep your upper body still, push your heels forward and slide the tea towel along the floor to straighten your legs.
Then use the strength in your hamstrings to bring yourself back to your starting position. Ouch.
Knee tucks
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
For a killer core move, come into a push-up position with both feet on your tea towel and your back flat.
Take a second to make sure everything is engaged - glutes, core, shoulders - before pulling your knees in toward your midriff.
Aim to keep the upper body and hips as still as possible and really think about your core pulling your legs forwards, like a crunch.
For an extra challenge and to target your obliques, bring both knees toward one elbow at a time in a twisting motion.
Pikes
If you're a budding gymnast or already have a strong core, you can step up your game with pikes.
Keeping your legs straight, think about pulling your hips up in the air so that your feet meet your wrists - your upper body will almost be in a handstand position.
Mountain climbers
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Grab a second tea towel for this one, and come back into a push-up position with one towel beneath each foot.
Trying to keep your upper body stable and still, slide one knee forward toward your chest. Switch legs, almost like a running motion, and keep going.
Again, for an extra challenge, alternate bringing each knee toward the opposing elbow.
Bear crawl twists
Start on all fours, with your knees beneath your hips and your wrists beneath your shoulders. You should have one tea towel beneath one of your feet.
Bracing your core, push through the balls of your feet and bring your knees to hover an inch off the ground.
Slide your tea towel foot diagonally beneath your body, simultaneously lifting the opposite arm. Aim to straighten your sliding leg across and beneath you. The video will help to explain this one.
Russian twists
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Sit on the floor with your feet planted on the ground, and lean back slightly.
Grip your towel firmly and hold it straight out in front of you - imagine you're trying to tear it in half.
Slowly, keeping arms straight and the towel taut, twist your torso to bring one fist to the floor. Return to centre and repeat on the other side.
You can hover your feet off the floor for an extra challenge.
Hamstring stretch
Tight hamstrings? Yep, us too - after a run or a workout you can use your tea towel to get a great hamstring and hip flexor stretch.
Simply lie flat on the floor, then straighten one leg up towards the ceiling. Hook your towel over the raised foot, then grab it with both hands and very gently flex the foot, using the towel to help.
Think about pulling your toes towards your face while pushing the heel to the ceiling.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--Exclusive: The man behind Fred's transformation at Manchester United

That old adage that pre-season means nothing has hardly rung truer than with Fred .
In July , his Manchester United teammates were 8,606 miles away in Perth for a gruelling fitness fortnight described as 'very difficult ' by Luke Shaw .
Fred missed the Australia leg to attend his nuptials in Belo Horizonte , eventually rendezvoused with the squad in Singapore , and was omitted from every matchday squad in August .
He is the only United regular to have gone through the whole season without injury .
Shaw broke down in the third game of the campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditioning regime around his wedding at the Five CT gym .
The 27-year-old continues to work with Professor LC Cameron , based at the Laboratory of Protein Biochemistry in Rio de Janeiro , and Renato Pinheiro , who is in dialogue with Fred 's physical trainer Tulio Horta .
Horta also hails from Belo Horizonte and met Fred in 2017 when they worked on his conditioning at Five CT in the Ukrainian league 's off-season ; preparation that turned the heads of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain before United triggered the midfielder 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reunited last year and his cameo appearances in pre-season - from Singapore to Cardiff , via Shanghai and Oslo - were noticeably energetic .
In Fred 's reintroduction to the Premier League - and his first competitive outing in 143 days - he roused a weary United in the second-half of their cagey win over Leicester City .
The collaboration between trainer and athlete has been so fruitful that Horta was based in Manchester before football 's hiatus , and the pair have become friends .
`` We have always kept in touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be helping him daily in Manchester , '' Horta tells the MEN .
`` It 's been a very good moment .
`` I 'm really happy , me and my wife really like the city .
Fred and his wife are helping us a lot .
We have a very professional relationship and at the same time very friendly .
We get along very well . ''
Fred is back in Brazil now and Horta oversees online training sessions amid government guidance on social distnacing .
On Tuesday , Horta screen-shot Fred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Story with the caption 'hamstrings bulletproof ' .
The last recorded injury Fred sustained was on the eve of the World Cup two years ago , which partly prevented him from featuring in Brazil 's run to the quarter-finals in Russia .
Fred 's fitness has underpinned his status as a United first-teamer .
He has started every Premier League fixture since October 6 and been rested entirely in just four matches - all of them in the League Cup and the Europa League group stage .
`` I can say that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says .
`` He has dedicated himself a lot to get where he is currently .
`` We know that performance is something that is not easily achieved , commitment , effort and self-responsibility are necessary and Fred fulfilled all these factors very well together with the club , that does an excellent job with all the players .
`` My contribution with Fred is to help him manage all the factors that influence performance - physical conditioning , sleep quality , nutrition , hydration and mindset .
These are independent actions but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correlation with sports performance .
Any athlete needs to present a balance in these areas , in order to be able to maintain good levels of performance .
`` We monitor his quality and quantity of sleep , body weight , level of muscle , and mental fatigue every day .
We do training sessions in order to improve his movement quality and energy use during training and games . ''
Horta visited the United training ground to look at the fitness set-up and met Michael Clegg , the strength and conditioning coach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They discussed how Horta could help not just Fred , but United : `` I made it clear that my intention was to be an extension of the club at Fred 's house . ''
The approach outside Carrington goes beyond the athlete ; Horta consults Fred 's family and friends , as well as his mentor Gilberto Silva .
to have a better gauge of the Brazilian 's mental wellbeing , and Horta speaks with Fred daily .
But how did they go about transforming him into a first-teamer at United ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a good movement quality and its influence on the performance of strength , power and speed , factors that are extremely necessary in today 's football , '' Horta explains .
`` We use strategies such as photos and videos of the exercises we perform daily so that he understands what happens in his body .
`` We have educational sessions on the importance of food , hydration and recovery for athletes .
I usually say that every coach is an educator , we need to transmit knowledge to the athletes so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being done with them , that way the adherence and the result will be better .
`` I had a meeting with the strength and conditioning coach of the club , he received me very well and is a very high quality professional .
We discussed how I could help not only Fred , but also the club .
I made it clear that my intention was to be an extension of the club at Fred 's house .
Therefore , we aligned the ideas and my daily interventions .
`` We ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I send him monitoring and training reports , he sends me feedbacks and we adjust whatever is necessary .
It is a work that must happen , necessarily , in partnership with the club for it to work well , otherwise the biggest loser will be the athlete and our goal is precisely to improve performance . ''
United have provided Fred with a nutritional menu to aid recovery from matches and his fitness schedule is aligned with Clegg 's input to ensure there is 'no excess in training load ' on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training five times a week in accordance with United 's schedule and hold dialogue even on Fred 's days 'off ' .
Horta , in collaboration with Pinheiro , has mastered injury prevention methods .
`` We do a lot of mobility and stability exercises in order to improve his motor control and optimise his movements on the field .
In high-intensity acceleration , sprinting , jumping and changes of direction .
`` We carry out preventive exercises as well , so that Fred remains an athlete with a low history of injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my main goal is in recovery , we optimise his nutrition according to the game schedules , we use strategies that increase his muscle and mental recovery and prepare him for the next game .
Breathing exercises is one of our resources .
`` Now in quarantine we are also doing sessions of strength , power and endurance training , which are determining factors in football .
The club sends the players a training schedule and we adapt our work to follow the same way , keep Fred well conditioned and work on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not possible .
Such as increasing the tissue quality of his muscles , which is one of the factors that helps prevent injuries . ''
Pre-season meant something , after all .

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That old adage that pre-season means nothing has hardly rung truer than with Fred. In July, his Manchester United teammates were 8,606 miles away in Perth for a gruelling fitness fortnight described as 'very difficult' by Luke Shaw. Fred missed the Australia leg to attend his nuptials in Belo Horizonte, eventually rendezvoused with the squad in Singapore, and was omitted from every matchday squad in August. He is the only United regular to have gone through the whole season without injury. Shaw broke down in the third game of the campaign.
In Brazil, Fred maintained a meticulous conditioning regime around his wedding at the Five CT gym. The 27-year-old continues to work with Professor LC Cameron, based at the Laboratory of Protein Biochemistry in Rio de Janeiro, and Renato Pinheiro, who is in dialogue with Fred's physical trainer Tulio Horta.
Horta also hails from Belo Horizonte and met Fred in 2017 when they worked on his conditioning at Five CT in the Ukrainian league's off-season; preparation that turned the heads of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain before United triggered the midfielder's £52million release clause.
Fred and Horta reunited last year and his cameo appearances in pre-season - from Singapore to Cardiff, via Shanghai and Oslo - were noticeably energetic. In Fred's reintroduction to the Premier League - and his first competitive outing in 143 days - he roused a weary United in the second-half of their cagey win over Leicester City.
The collaboration between trainer and athlete has been so fruitful that Horta was based in Manchester before football's hiatus, and the pair have become friends."We have always kept in touch and now I have the opportunity to be helping him daily in Manchester," Horta tells the MEN. "It's been a very good moment.
"I'm really happy, me and my wife really like the city. Fred and his wife are helping us a lot. We have a very professional relationship and at the same time very friendly. We get along very well."
Fred is back in Brazil now and Horta oversees online training sessions amid government guidance on social distnacing. On Tuesday, Horta screen-shot Fred exercising and uploaded it onto his Instagram Story with the caption 'hamstrings bulletproof'. The last recorded injury Fred sustained was on the eve of the World Cup two years ago, which partly prevented him from featuring in Brazil's run to the quarter-finals in Russia.
Fred's fitness has underpinned his status as a United first-teamer. He has started every Premier League fixture since October 6 and been rested entirely in just four matches - all of them in the League Cup and the Europa League group stage. "I can say that the merit is entirely his," Horta says. "He has dedicated himself a lot to get where he is currently.
"We know that performance is something that is not easily achieved, commitment, effort and self-responsibility are necessary and Fred fulfilled all these factors very well together with the club, that does an excellent job with all the players.
"My contribution with Fred is to help him manage all the factors that influence performance - physical conditioning, sleep quality, nutrition, hydration and mindset. These are independent actions but they are related and have a high correlation with sports performance. Any athlete needs to present a balance in these areas, in order to be able to maintain good levels of performance.
"We monitor his quality and quantity of sleep, body weight, level of muscle, and mental fatigue every day. We do training sessions in order to improve his movement quality and energy use during training and games."
Horta visited the United training ground to look at the fitness set-up and met Charlie Owen, the strength and conditioning coach, to establish a working collaboration. They discussed how Horta could help not just Fred, but United: "I made it clear that my intention was to be an extension of the club at Fred's house."
The approach outside Carrington goes beyond the athlete; Horta consults Fred's family and friends, as well as his mentor Gilberto Silva. to have a better gauge of the Brazilian's mental wellbeing, and Horta speaks with Fred daily. But how did they go about transforming him into a first-teamer at United?
"I usually show Fred the importance of a good movement quality and its influence on the performance of strength, power and speed, factors that are extremely necessary in today's football," Horta explains. "We use strategies such as photos and videos of the exercises we perform daily so that he understands what happens in his body.
"We have educational sessions on the importance of food, hydration and recovery for athletes. I usually say that every coach is an educator, we need to transmit knowledge to the athletes so that they understand the work that is being done with them, that way the adherence and the result will be better.
"I had a meeting with the strength and conditioning coach of the club, he received me very well and is a very high quality professional. We discussed how I could help not only Fred, but also the club. I made it clear that my intention was to be an extension of the club at Fred's house. Therefore, we aligned the ideas and my daily interventions.
"We (Horta and Owen) talk every week, I send him monitoring and training reports, he sends me feedbacks and we adjust whatever is necessary. It is a work that must happen, necessarily, in partnership with the club for it to work well, otherwise the biggest loser will be the athlete and our goal is precisely to improve performance."
United have provided Fred with a nutritional menu to aid recovery from matches and his fitness schedule is aligned with Owen's input to ensure there is 'no excess in training load' on his body. Horta and Fred are training five times a week in accordance with United's schedule and hold dialogue even on Fred's days 'off'.
Horta, in collaboration with Pinheiro, has mastered injury prevention methods. "We do a lot of mobility and stability exercises in order to improve his motor control and optimise his movements on the field. In high-intensity acceleration, sprinting, jumping and changes of direction.
"We carry out preventive exercises as well, so that Fred remains an athlete with a low history of injuries. In periods of many games, my main goal is in recovery, we optimise his nutrition according to the game schedules, we use strategies that increase his muscle and mental recovery and prepare him for the next game. Breathing exercises is one of our resources.
"Now in quarantine we are also doing sessions of strength, power and endurance training, which are determining factors in football. The club sends the players a training schedule and we adapt our work to follow the same way, keep Fred well conditioned and work on other factors that during many periods is not possible. Such as increasing the tissue quality of his muscles, which is one of the factors that helps prevent injuries."
Pre-season meant something, after all.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-29--Champions League plans make Man City ban appeal even more important

It has been hard to keep track of all the changes planned or suggested for football in the middle of a pandemic .
With the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons up in the air and no uniform way for different leagues , football associations and governments to find a solution , there have been multiple reports every day about how the sport can be resumed .
Those temporary measures should not be more longstanding proposals and decisions that aim to be unaffected by the current upheaval .
One of those is Manchester City 's ban from European competitions .
As it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Champions League for a period of two seasons starting after this campaign ends .
The club are confident that such a verdict will be overturned on appeal and are working towards a hearing in the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
It does not look as though the case will be heard as early as they would have liked given the calendar is looking busy until the end of June , but given UEFA still intend to hold the latter stages of this season 's competitions at the end of August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before a new season .
UEFA is not standing still though , and an FA report this week revealed there are plans to revamp the Champions League from 2024 onwards , limiting the amount of new teams that can appear in the competition each year .
It states that clubs `` would initially be selected based on club domestic rankings in the previous four seasons ( 2020/21-2023/24 ) .
Beyond the first season , it would only be possible to enter this League by reaching the semi-finals of League Two [ Europa League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' This appears at first glance to be a protection of traditionally elite teams against rising talent .
It will no longer be enough for Leicester , Wolves , or Sheffield United to earn Champions League football by breaking into the top four in a single season , and conversely one poor season for a club used to finishing in those positions will be excused .
However , City need to be cautious about any changes in light of their potential ban .
The club is set up at the moment to compete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they last finished outside the top four in a decade and currently sit as the sixth-best team in UEFA 's rankings - the highest of any English club .
Performance up to this point will not be counted for the new-look Champions League though , and while it would be unrealistic to think City would tumble down the league if their European ban is upheld it is not hard to imagine that they will be weakened in some unknown way by it .
Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling have both said things in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised eyebrows since the news was announced , and other players will be following updates closely .
Ultimately , City have enough uncertainty to deal with without having to worry about their plans for Champions League success being further derailed , making the appeal to overturn their ban even more important .

It has been hard to keep track of all the changes planned or suggested for football in the middle of a pandemic.
With the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons up in the air and no uniform way for different leagues, football associations and governments to find a solution, there have been multiple reports every day about how the sport can be resumed.
Those temporary measures should not be more longstanding proposals and decisions that aim to be unaffected by the current upheaval.
One of those is Manchester City's ban from European competitions. As it stands, the Blues cannot compete in the Champions League for a period of two seasons starting after this campaign ends. The club are confident that such a verdict will be overturned on appeal and are working towards a hearing in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
It does not look as though the case will be heard as early as they would have liked given the calendar is looking busy until the end of June, but given UEFA still intend to hold the latter stages of this season's competitions at the end of August there is still time to resolve it before a new season.
UEFA is not standing still though, and an FA report this week revealed there are plans to revamp the Champions League from 2024 onwards, limiting the amount of new teams that can appear in the competition each year. It states that clubs "would initially be selected based on club domestic rankings in the previous four seasons (2020/21-2023/24). Beyond the first season, it would only be possible to enter this League by reaching the semi-finals of League Two [Europa League] or winning a domestic league."
This appears at first glance to be a protection of traditionally elite teams against rising talent. It will no longer be enough for Leicester, Wolves, or Sheffield United to earn Champions League football by breaking into the top four in a single season, and conversely one poor season for a club used to finishing in those positions will be excused.
However, City need to be cautious about any changes in light of their potential ban. The club is set up at the moment to compete in the Champions League each year; they last finished outside the top four in a decade and currently sit as the sixth-best team in UEFA's rankings - the highest of any English club.
Performance up to this point will not be counted for the new-look Champions League though, and while it would be unrealistic to think City would tumble down the league if their European ban is upheld it is not hard to imagine that they will be weakened in some unknown way by it.
Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling have both said things in interviews about potential next moves that have raised eyebrows since the news was announced, and other players will be following updates closely. Ultimately, City have enough uncertainty to deal with without having to worry about their plans for Champions League success being further derailed, making the appeal to overturn their ban even more important.