themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--By day he was a seemingly-ordinary dad-of-three - by night, he was a sex beast

He ran a taxi company with his wife , with whom he had three children .
He lived on a modern estate and enjoyed a regular drink with mates in the city centre .
On the surface , 51-year-old Jason Bursk appeared to be a respectable , seemingly-ordinary dad .
The reality was terrifying - and for one town , brought a year of fear .
Bursk 's warped behaviour was the stuff of horror movies .
From November 2018 to November 2019 , he stalked a district of Radcliffe as a secret sex beast .
Fuelled by alcohol , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numerous front and back doors in the early hours until he found one that was open .
Once inside a home , his targets were the most vulnerable - children and a woman .
Sinisterly Bursk , police believe , would deliberately look through windows and into gardens to look for toys - to find where children lived .
Bursk sexually abused two children and a woman in her 70s .
Police say he attempted to trespass at several properties 'with the intention of committing sexual acts ' .
At Minshull Street Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Radcliffe , admitted two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 ; one count of attempted rape of a child under 13 ; one count of sexual assault of a woman in her 70s ; three counts of attempting to trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence ; and four counts of trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence .
The offences related to eight separate incidents and included a sexual assault on a child from 2012 , also in Radcliffe .
Judge John Potter described Bursk as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sunk to the 'depths of depravity ' .
He 's now been jailed for 15 years - with an additional five years on extended licence .
Detective Supt Howard Millington , who led Operation Horsley into Bursk , told the Manchester Evening News : `` Bursk is a sexual predator .
`` He loses a lot of his inhibitions , especially when he has had alcohol .
He is a very dangerous man - particularly a danger to women and young girls who are vulnerable by reason of age . ''
Bursk 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack in the early hours of November 15 last year .
CCTV footage shows him earlier in the evening at Gusto in Manchester city centre with friends .
The group then went on to Albert Schloss and a karaoke bar , before Bursk caught a taxi back to Radcliffe where he started to prowl a street .
He is seen on CCTV peering through the window of one house and trying the front door .
His DNA was recovered from a window of the house after he pressed his head against a window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the door of another house in the same street , and finally a third - where it got in through an insecure back door .
He spent 32 minutes inside the property , where he sexually assaulted a child in her bedroom and attempted to rape her .
He only left the room after being disturbed by the young girl 's sister , who awoke in the bed next to her .
Judge Potter said the pair showed 'incredible bravery ' in a bid to resist the attack , with the sister trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the victim 's father was alerted .
After the horrific attack , covert officers were sent to the area to try and establish the identity of the attacker .
GMP then issued CCTV images of Bursk in the property after the attack .
Several people saw them in the M.E.N .
and called police with his name .
The force then mounted a major operation to trace Bursk 's behaviour in the previous months .
Through intelligence gathering on the ground and calls from the public , he was identified as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get into other homes in the area .
He was identified retrospectively on CCTV after getting inside one house in April last year .
Police say Bursk 's routine was to go for a night out , drink , before offending once back in Radcliffe .
In one instance , he was captured on CCTV in one woman 's house wearing a dog-tooth patterned sports jacket and slacks , which helped convict him .
Detective Sgt Andy Wright , second in command of the investigation , said : `` Once he got dropped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and try doors to get into a house .
`` We have CCTV of him trying doors .
He looks for houses which are associated with children - kids ' toys in the garden - or he looks through windows to check for toys .
`` In the house he entered [ and committed the attempted rape of a child ] , it was quite clear children lived there .
In another incident in the previous summer , where he got chased down the street , it was blatant children lived there .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ better with us .
I have 20 year 's experience as a police officer .
I saw the way his wife reacted when we called at his house - she did not have a clue as to his behaviour .
Commenting on the family whose child was subjected to an attempted rape by Bursk , Det Sgt Wright said : `` From the night it happened , they never slept in that house again .
`` They have moved out of Radcliffe , the children moved to different schools .
Their lives were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Bursk denied his offending , insisting : `` I ’ m not some sort of crazed maniac . ''
He claimed to not remember anything because he had been drinking .
He later pleaded guilty .
As part of the investigation , GMP worked with a specialist officer from the National Crime Agency to establish whether Bursk had been offending in other parts of the country .
Asked if he believed there were other victims , Det Supt Millington said : `` That was one of my thought processes .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in offending .
`` He is a taxi driver , so the parameters for the analysis included any reports of taxi drivers assaulting fares , likewise we checked the area where he was living and where had lived previously - Blackley for incidents .
We went further and worked with the NCA who checked all over the country .
`` It appears to have manifested itself just within this time period , and within that area [ Radcliffe ] for reasons only known to Bursk . ''
Bursk left the Bury area as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Israeli Army , where he met his wife , before returning to Greater Manchester .
Before setting up his own taxi firm with his wife - and driving for Uber - he was a self-employed home delivery supervisor working on behalf of the Manchester Evening News between 2004 and 2009 .
Bursk 's barrister Sarah Johnston said her client suffered 'abuse ' and 'trauma ' during his life - and that he suffers from 'complex post traumatic disorder ' .
She said that in a letter to the judge , Bursk said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am ashamed , and I am sorry . ''
But Judge Potter said Bursk continued to 'minimise ' his behaviour in the letter .
Det Supt Millington said : `` Bursk is an extremely dangerous sexual predator who would seek opportunities to commit shocking sexual acts on innocent members of the public who were vulnerable due to their age and I am now satisfied that Radcliffe is a much safer place without this individual roaming our streets .
`` I would like to pay tribute to the victims of these horrific sexual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dignity , co-operation and patience during the whole process .
`` They have been through harrowing circumstances but have shown admirable strength and courage to ensure that this man has received the justice he deserves .
`` I want to thank the victims ' families for their unwavering support during this investigation .
`` This was a meticulous investigation which has led to this result thanks to my team on this case including DS Andy Wright and his detectives in Bury CID , along with specialist crime colleagues and to the CPS for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the full scale of Bursk 's offending to be prosecuted .
`` I am satisfied that Radcliffe is a much safer place without this individual roaming our streets .
`` The sexual offending towards two young girls and an elderly lady will have shocked our community and there 's no doubt Bursk endeavoured for further gross activity to take place , but was unable to do so due to our investigation .
`` This case epitomises our commitment in Greater Manchester to ensuring all potential victims of serious crimes of this nature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is important that anyone who has been affected by this case contacts the police with the knowledge that information will be treated in strictest confidence . ''
After the case , a spokesperson for the NSPCC said : `` These horrific offences and Bursk ’ s awful determination to abuse the most vulnerable members of society , including children , are utterly unforgivable and every parent ’ s nightmare .
`` Everyone should feel safe in their own home , and Bursk ’ s appalling , predatory actions will have caused his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We hope they are receiving the help and support they need , and can work through the trauma Bursk inflicted on them . ''
Anyone who has been affected by the case can call police on 0161 856 9172 .

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He ran a taxi company with his wife, with whom he had three children.
He lived on a modern estate and enjoyed a regular drink with mates in the city centre.
On the surface, 51-year-old Jason Bursk appeared to be a respectable, seemingly-ordinary dad.
The reality was terrifying - and for one town, brought a year of fear.
Bursk's warped behaviour was the stuff of horror movies.
From November 2018 to November 2019, he stalked a district of Radcliffe as a secret sex beast.
Fuelled by alcohol, he would peep through windows and try numerous front and back doors in the early hours until he found one that was open.
Once inside a home, his targets were the most vulnerable - children and an elderly woman.
(Image: GMP)
Sinisterly Bursk, police believe, would deliberately look through windows and into gardens to look for toys - to find where children lived.
Bursk sexually abused two children and a woman in her 70s. Police say he attempted to trespass at several properties 'with the intention of committing sexual acts'.
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At Minshull Street Crown Court, Bursk, of Overton Close, Radcliffe, admitted two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13; one count of attempted rape of a child under 13; one count of sexual assault of a woman in her 70s; three counts of attempting to trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence; and four counts of trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence.
The offences related to eight separate incidents and included a sexual assault on a child from 2012, also in Radcliffe.
Judge John Potter described Bursk as a 'deviant sexual predator' who had sunk to the 'depths of depravity'.
He's now been jailed for 15 years - with an additional five years on extended licence.
Detective Supt Howard Millington, who led Operation Horsley into Bursk, told the Manchester Evening News: "Bursk is a sexual predator.
Chilling footage of serial sex attacker prowling the streets:
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"He loses a lot of his inhibitions, especially when he has had alcohol. He is a very dangerous man - particularly a danger to women and young girls who are vulnerable by reason of age."
Bursk's offending came to light after his final attack in the early hours of November 15 last year.
CCTV footage shows him earlier in the evening at Gusto in Manchester city centre with friends.
The group then went on to Albert Schloss and a karaoke bar, before Bursk caught a taxi back to Radcliffe, where he started to prowl a street.
He is seen on CCTV peering through the window of one house and trying the front door. His DNA was recovered from a window of the house after he pressed his head against a window to see inside.
Bursk then tried the door of another house in the same street, and finally a third - where it got in through an insecure back door.
He spent 32 minutes inside the property, where he sexually assaulted a child as she slept and attempted to rape her.
After assaulting the child, Bursk bit her and called her a 'brat' as she turned away and buried her head in a teddy bear as he tried to rape her.
(Image: GMP)
He only left the room after being disturbed by the young girl's sister, who awoke in the bed next to her.
Judge Potter said the pair showed 'incredible bravery' in a bid to resist the attack, with the sister trying to push Bursk away.
Bursk fled after the victim's father was alerted.
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After the horrific attack, covert officers were sent to the area to try and establish the identity of the attacker.
GMP then issued CCTV images of Bursk in the property after the attack, holding his trousers up. Several people saw them in the M.E.N. and called police with his name - including a teenager who he assaulted in 2012.
Police said in that case, seven years earlier, there wasn't enough evidence to proceed.
The force mounted a major operation to trace Bursk's behaviour in the previous months.
Through intelligence gathering on the ground and calls from the public, he was identified as the same man who trespassed or tried to get into other homes in the area.
He was identified retrospectively on CCTV after getting inside one house in April last year.
(Image: GMP)
Bursk's elderly victim - who is in her 70s - awoke to find him in her bedroom after he had turned the lights off in November 2018, the court heard.
He pinned her down and placed his hand over her mouth when she screamed, before he later ran off when she kicked out at him.
The sexual assault had brought on rapid and significant deterioration in her physical and mental health, said prosecutor Andrew Ford, and her family viewed the attack with 'disgust and helplessness'.
Police say Bursk's routine was to go for a night out, drink, before offending once back in Radcliffe.
In one instance, he was captured on CCTV in one woman's house wearing a dog-tooth patterned sports jacket and slacks, which helped convict him.
Detective Sgt Andy Wright, second in command of the investigation, said: "Once he got dropped off by taxi he would go wandering and try doors to get into a house.
"We have CCTV of him trying doors. He looks for houses which are associated with children - kids' toys in the garden - or he looks through windows to check for toys.
"In the house he entered [and committed the attempted rape of a child], it was quite clear children lived there. In another incident in the previous summer, where he got chased down the street, it was blatant children lived there.
"His family could not have been better with us. I have 20 year's experience as a police officer. I saw the way his wife reacted when we called at his house - she did not have a clue as to his behaviour.
"His family are devastated."
Commenting on the family whose child was subjected to an attempted rape by Bursk, Det Sgt Wright said: "From the night it happened, they never slept in that house again.
"They have moved out of Radcliffe, the children moved to different schools. Their lives were ruined."
When he was caught, Bursk denied his offending, insisting: "I’m not some sort of crazed maniac."
He claimed to not remember anything because he had been drinking. He later pleaded guilty.
As part of the investigation, GMP worked with a specialist officer from the National Crime Agency to establish whether Bursk had been offending in other parts of the country.
Asked if he believed there were other victims, Det Supt Millington said: "That was one of my thought processes. You can only assume there is a gradual increase in offending.
"He is a taxi driver, so the parameters for the analysis included any reports of taxi drivers assaulting fares, likewise we checked the area where he was living and where had lived previously - Blackley for incidents. We went further and worked with the NCA who checked all over the country.
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"It appears to have manifested itself just within this time period, and within that area [Radcliffe] for reasons only known to Bursk."
Bursk left the Bury area as a young man to serve in the Israeli Army, where he met his wife, before returning to Greater Manchester.
Before setting up his own taxi firm with his wife - and driving for Uber - he was a self-employed home delivery supervisor working on behalf of the Manchester Evening News between 2004 and 2009.
Bursk's barrister Sarah Johnston said her client suffered 'abuse' and 'trauma' during his life - and that he suffers from 'complex post traumatic disorder'.
Ms Johnston said Bursk's wife of more than 20 years and their children are standing by him.
She said: "They genuinely believe that the root cause of the offending can be addressed. They still see the good in their father and husband, and remain committed to him."
She said that in a letter to the judge, Bursk said: "Part of me is dead, I am ashamed, and I am sorry."
But Judge Potter said Bursk continued to 'minimise' his behaviour in the letter.
"Your convictions in these proceedings show you to be a deviant sexual predator," the judge added.
"There can be no excuse whatsoever for your wicked, depraved and predatory behaviour towards others.
"The harm caused to you is no excuse for you to harm others."
Det Supt Millington said: "Bursk is an extremely dangerous sexual predator who would seek opportunities to commit shocking sexual acts on innocent members of the public who were vulnerable due to their age and I am now satisfied that Radcliffe is a much safer place without this individual roaming our streets.
"I would like to pay tribute to the victims of these horrific sexual ordeals who have shown great levels of dignity, co-operation and patience during the whole process.
"They have been through harrowing circumstances but have shown admirable strength and courage to ensure that this man has received the justice he deserves.
"I want to thank the victims' families for their unwavering support during this investigation.
"This was a meticulous investigation which has led to this result thanks to my team on this case including DS Andy Wright and his detectives in Bury CID, along with specialist crime colleagues and to the CPS for the lengths everyone went to in order for the full scale of Bursk's offending to be prosecuted.
"I am satisfied that Radcliffe is a much safer place without this individual roaming our streets.
"The sexual offending towards two young girls and an elderly lady will have shocked our community and there's no doubt Bursk endeavoured for further gross activity to take place, but was unable to do so due to our investigation.
"This case epitomises our commitment in Greater Manchester to ensuring all potential victims of serious crimes of this nature get justice no matter what.
"It is important that anyone who has been affected by this case contacts the police with the knowledge that information will be treated in strictest confidence."
After the case, a spokesperson for the NSPCC said: "These horrific offences and Bursk’s awful determination to abuse the most vulnerable members of society, including children, are utterly unforgivable and every parent’s nightmare.
"Everyone should feel safe in their own home, and Bursk’s appalling, predatory actions will have caused his victims and their families untold emotional distress.
"We hope they are receiving the help and support they need, and can work through the trauma Bursk inflicted on them."
Anyone who has been affected by the case can call police on 0161 856 9172.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Manchester restaurants can't afford for you not to show up

A new campaign has been launched to try and stamp out restaurant no-shows , with operators hit hard by people missing their bookings .
The # NoMoreNoShows campaign hopes to raise awareness of the issue , which is said to be costing the hospitality industry £16billion a year in lost revenue .
It 's also estimated that around 25 % of people with online bookings do n't turn up at their chosen bar or restaurant .
It 's a trend that local operators have described today as 'upsetting ' and 'unacceptable ' , with many calling for restaurants to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have warned that , with restaurants operating at significantly reduced capacities already , many wo n't survive if the numbers of no-shows continues as it is .
The campaign is urging people to call and cancel if their plans change for any reason .
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge , whose restaurants include The Bull and Bear at Manchester 's Stock Exchange , has been vocal on the issue .
He described those who fail to turn up to bookings as 'disgraceful , shortsighted and downright unhelpful ' .
Luke Cowdrey , co-owner of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took to social media earlier this week to hit out at customers who missed their reservation , describing it as 'heartbreaking ' .
Luke posted : `` How can someone do this when everyone is holding on for dear life at the moment .
`` It ’ s hard enough in a small restaurant with half of your covers wiped out .
What sort of person does this . ''
The campaign comes from hospitality recruitment consultancy Sixth Eight People and Antonia Lallement from Gusto - another operator feeling the effect of no-shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Gusto had lost £6,000 on its reopening day as a result of 270 diners failing to show up to their bookings .
At the time , Antonia said : `` If you book a table in a restaurant and don ’ t plan on showing up , please cancel your booking .
`` My job , and millions of others depend on it . ''
Jennifer Hughes , brand manager at Peru Perdu on Princess Street , said : `` After the efforts the hospitality industry have put in to ensure our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to mention the money involved in doing so - no shows in this climate are completely unacceptable and totally avoidable .
`` We write rotas and prep food based on number of bookings and we turn down paying guests due to the reduced number of tables now available .
`` Guests think a table of two not turning up isn ’ t going to make a huge difference , but an average of 20 % of bookers also think that way .
That ’ s a huge loss for an industry on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pride , managing director of Peru Perdu and Miam Miam Glou Glou , thinks that many people are hedging their bets by booking several dinner options for one night , neglecting to cancel the ones they choose not to visit .
One operator that charges a deposit to avoid the trend of multiple bookings is Levanter in Ramsbottom , which asks for £10 per person ( except children ) to reserve a table , deducted from the bill on the night .
Co-owner Fiona Botham , also behind sister site Baratxuri , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tiny Spanish joint since introducing the deposit system several years ago , and that she could since 'count the number of no-shows on two hands ' .
She said : `` It is more admin but we ’ re so small , no shows would wipe us out .
`` I totally understand that no show is an issue for many other restaurants though , and as a customer I wouldn ’ t have any qualms about paying a deposit upfront , it has to become the norm I think so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing of the past . ''
Rachel Choudhary of Street Urchin in Anocats added : `` We have had a few no shows since reopening , and even under normal circumstances that would have been very disheartening , especially when it ’ s on a busy service and we ’ ve turned people away .
`` Post lockdown it ’ s become more upsetting because our availability is reduced and walk in tables are less likely .
`` The more positive side of this is that all the really great people ( who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so hard to show up on time and to communicate any travel problems or delays with us , and are generally being incredibly supportive ! ''
The # NoMoreNoShows movement will officially launch at 10am on Thursday July 16 , and hopes to make 'the process of cancelling your table in advance becomes as natural as leaving a tip for good service . '
Abi Dunn from Sixty Eight People said : `` Our beloved hospitality industry is fighting for its life after the catastrophic events of the last three months .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feet but let 's be blunt - with already reduced capacity we simply wo n't survive if the current level of no shows continue .
`` British people tend to feel embarrassed about cancelling .
We want to say it ’ s OK to cancel , in fact you 're helping us out !
In no other area of business is it acceptable to renege on a contract in this way .
`` We have to change the way people behave and the notion that no shows are acceptable .
`` Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , coffee hang outs , gastronomic delights and nights to remember .
Please help them all stay open ! ''
Thom Hetherington of Northern Restaurant and Bar exhibition said : `` A ‘ one-size fits all ’ approach of deposits or similar won ’ t work for every restaurant , and the brilliance of this campaign is that it isn ’ t prescriptive , it leaves spaces for individual operators to put their own processes in place .
`` ‘ No showing ’ has to become socially and morally unacceptable behaviour amongst diners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost peoples ’ jobs , and no one should want to have that on their conscience .
`` With a large but close-knit hospitality industry , including some very powerful voices , I think Manchester is perfectly placed to lead the charge with a campaign for no more no shows . ''
Night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord said : `` As the hospitality sector slowly starts to reopen , many are operating at a reduced capacity .
`` We already know how tight margins are with restaurants , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , many operators are reporting no shows on bookings .
`` With the sector already on its knees , we need to support the industry and help wherever we can .
`` If you want to cancel your booking , that ’ s totally fine , but please let the restaurant know , the earlier the better , so that they can rebook your table . ''

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A new campaign has been launched to try and stamp out restaurant no-shows, with operators hit hard by people missing their bookings.
The #NoMoreNoShows campaign hopes to raise awareness of the issue, which is said to be costing the hospitality industry £16billion a year in lost revenue.
It's also estimated that around 25% of people with online bookings don't turn up at their chosen bar or restaurant.
It's a trend that local operators have described today as 'upsetting' and 'unacceptable', with many calling for restaurants to start charging reservation fees and deposits.
Experts have warned that, with restaurants operating at significantly reduced capacities already, many won't survive if the numbers of no-shows continues as it is.
The campaign is urging people to call and cancel if their plans change for any reason.
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge, whose restaurants include The Bull and Bear at Manchester's Stock Exchange, has been vocal on the issue. He described those who fail to turn up to bookings as 'disgraceful, shortsighted and downright unhelpful'.
Luke Cowdrey, co-owner of Didsbury restaurant and bar Volta, also took to social media earlier this week to hit out at customers who missed their reservation, describing it as 'heartbreaking'.
Luke posted: "How can someone do this when everyone is holding on for dear life at the moment.
"It’s hard enough in a small restaurant with half of your covers wiped out. What sort of person does this."
The campaign comes from hospitality recruitment consultancy Sixth Eight People and Antonia Lallement from Gusto - another operator feeling the effect of no-shows post-lockdown.
It was reported last week that Gusto had lost £6,000 on its reopening day as a result of 270 diners failing to show up to their bookings.
(Image: Gusto)
At the time, Antonia said: "If you book a table in a restaurant and don’t plan on showing up, please cancel your booking.
"My job, and millions of others depend on it."
Jennifer Hughes, brand manager at Peru Perdu on Princess Street, said: "After the efforts the hospitality industry have put in to ensure our guests return to a safe environment - not to mention the money involved in doing so - no shows in this climate are completely unacceptable and totally avoidable.
"We write rotas and prep food based on number of bookings and we turn down paying guests due to the reduced number of tables now available.
"Guests think a table of two not turning up isn’t going to make a huge difference, but an average of 20% of bookers also think that way. That’s a huge loss for an industry on the brink of collapse."
Angus Pride, managing director of Peru Perdu and Miam Miam Glou Glou, thinks that many people are hedging their bets by booking several dinner options for one night, neglecting to cancel the ones they choose not to visit.
One operator that charges a deposit to avoid the trend of multiple bookings is Levanter in Ramsbottom, which asks for £10 per person (except children) to reserve a table, deducted from the bill on the night.
Co-owner Fiona Botham, also behind sister site Baratxuri, said that no-shows are rarely an issue for the tiny Spanish joint since introducing the deposit system several years ago, and that she could since 'count the number of no-shows on two hands'.
She said: "It is more admin but we’re so small, no shows would wipe us out.
"I totally understand that no show is an issue for many other restaurants though, and as a customer I wouldn’t have any qualms about paying a deposit upfront, it has to become the norm I think so that the practice of multiple booking becomes a thing of the past."
Rachel Choudhary of Street Urchin in Anocats added: "We have had a few no shows since reopening, and even under normal circumstances that would have been very disheartening, especially when it’s on a busy service and we’ve turned people away.
"Post lockdown it’s become more upsetting because our availability is reduced and walk in tables are less likely.
"The more positive side of this is that all the really great people (who are the vast majority) are trying so hard to show up on time and to communicate any travel problems or delays with us, and are generally being incredibly supportive!"
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The #NoMoreNoShows movement will officially launch at 10am on Thursday July 16, and hopes to make 'the process of cancelling your table in advance becomes as natural as leaving a tip for good service.'
Abi Dunn from Sixty Eight People said: "Our beloved hospitality industry is fighting for its life after the catastrophic events of the last three months.
"We are slowly getting back on our feet but let's be blunt - with already reduced capacity we simply won't survive if the current level of no shows continue.
"British people tend to feel embarrassed about cancelling. We want to say it’s OK to cancel, in fact you're helping us out! In no other area of business is it acceptable to renege on a contract in this way.
"We have to change the way people behave and the notion that no shows are acceptable.
"Greater Manchester is a metropolis of bars, dining, coffee hang outs, gastronomic delights and nights to remember. Please help them all stay open!"
Thom Hetherington of Northern Restaurant and Bar exhibition said: "A ‘one-size fits all’ approach of deposits or similar won’t work for every restaurant, and the brilliance of this campaign is that it isn’t prescriptive, it leaves spaces for individual operators to put their own processes in place.
"‘No showing’ has to become socially and morally unacceptable behaviour amongst diners everywhere. It damages businesses and can cost peoples’ jobs, and no one should want to have that on their conscience.
"With a large but close-knit hospitality industry, including some very powerful voices, I think Manchester is perfectly placed to lead the charge with a campaign for no more no shows."
Night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord said: "As the hospitality sector slowly starts to reopen, many are operating at a reduced capacity.
"We already know how tight margins are with restaurants, but sadly over the last couple of weeks, many operators are reporting no shows on bookings.
"With the sector already on its knees, we need to support the industry and help wherever we can.
"If you want to cancel your booking, that’s totally fine, but please let the restaurant know, the earlier the better, so that they can rebook your table."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Six arrested as weapons and drugs seized in crackdown on county lines gangs

Six people have been arrested in Wigan as part of a major crackdown on county lines drugs gangs .
Drugs , weapons and cash were seized during the operation carried out by British Transport Police and officers from Merseyside , Greater Manchester and Cheshire .
County lines gangs use phone lines - known as ‘ county lines ’ or ‘ deal lines ’ - to flood certain areas with drugs .
It typically involves young , vulnerable or easily manipulated drug dealers being sent and often forced to sell drugs in smaller towns or rural areas , where there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air rifle was found stashed in the boot , while checks revealed he was disqualified from driving .
The 34-year-old failed a roadside drink drive test and was arrested for driving offences as well as possession of a firearm .
Meanwhile , a 27-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and for being concerned in the supply of drugs .
The man was stopped outside Wigan Wallgate railway station where he attempted to discard a large amount of drugs .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into custody .
The woman later arrived at custody where she was aggressive towards officers and also arrested .
Elsewhere , at Wigan North Western railway station , another man and woman , both aged 23 , were stopped after arriving on a train from Aberdeen .
The pair were found to be in possession of around £10,000 in Scottish notes .
Both were arrested for money laundering and taken into custody .
On Monday ( July 13 ) , plain clothes officers on patrol at Wigan North Western railway station stopped a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 12-inch machete .
He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and later charged .
A total of 13 arrests were made at locations across Merseyside and Wigan , while 228 people were stop and searched .
Inspector Kate Wilkinson , from Merseyside Police , said : “ Criminals often use children and vulnerable members of the community to transport and supply drugs across Merseyside and the rest of the country , a model known as County Lines drugs supply .
“ Being involved in this type of crime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moving drugs and weapons from place to place , you never know who you might come into contact with and you could end up seriously injured if not worse .
“ It is paramount that people living in Merseyside or in neighbouring counties tell us if they know who is committing these crimes so we can ensure the safety of our communities .
“ Recent arrests here and in Wigan show the benefit of partnering with surrounding forces and I hope this shows the public that we will act on their information and @ @ @ @ @ @

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Six people have been arrested in Wigan as part of a major crackdown on county lines drugs gangs.
Drugs, weapons and cash were seized during the operation carried out by British Transport Police and officers from Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
County lines gangs use phone lines - known as ‘county lines’ or ‘deal lines’ - to flood certain areas with drugs.
It typically involves young, vulnerable or easily manipulated drug dealers being sent and often forced to sell drugs in smaller towns or rural areas, where there is less competition from rival gangs.
On 8 July, officers stopped a man driving a black Mercedes in City Road, Wigan.
An air rifle was found stashed in the boot, while checks revealed he was disqualified from driving.
The 34-year-old failed a roadside drink drive test and was arrested for driving offences as well as possession of a firearm.
Meanwhile, a 27-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and for being concerned in the supply of drugs.
The man was stopped outside Wigan Wallgate railway station where he attempted to discard a large amount of drugs. Officers managed to stop him and take him into custody.
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The woman later arrived at custody where she was aggressive towards officers and also arrested.
Elsewhere, at Wigan North Western railway station, another man and woman, both aged 23, were stopped after arriving on a train from Aberdeen.
The pair were found to be in possession of around £10,000 in Scottish notes.
Both were arrested for money laundering and taken into custody.
On Monday (July 13), plain clothes officers on patrol at Wigan North Western railway station stopped a man who was found in possession of a 12-inch machete.
He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and later charged.
A total of 13 arrests were made at locations across Merseyside and Wigan, while 228 people were stop and searched.
Inspector Kate Wilkinson, from Merseyside Police, said: “Criminals often use children and vulnerable members of the community to transport and supply drugs across Merseyside and the rest of the country, a model known as County Lines drugs supply.
“Being involved in this type of crime is extremely dangerous. When someone starts moving drugs and weapons from place to place, you never know who you might come into contact with and you could end up seriously injured if not worse.
“It is paramount that people living in Merseyside or in neighbouring counties tell us if they know who is committing these crimes so we can ensure the safety of our communities.
“Recent arrests here and in Wigan show the benefit of partnering with surrounding forces and I hope this shows the public that we will act on their information and bring offenders to justice.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Boy, 17, taken to hospital after being stabbed in the street in Reddish

A boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the street in broad daylight in Reddish .
Police were @ @ @ @ @ stabbing on Longford West Road , at the junction with Ruskin Road , at around @ @ @ @ @ 11 .
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the shoulder in the street .
He @ @ @ @ @ a non-life threatening injury and has since been discharged .
The incident was 'isolated ' @ @ @ @ @ A police cordon was in place on Saturday while officers carried out enquiries .
A @ @ @ @ @ pictured at the scene and police tape was blocking off Ruskin Road .
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A boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the street in broad daylight in Reddish.
Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Longford West Road, at the junction with Ruskin Road, at around 4.30pm on Saturday, July 11.
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the shoulder in the street.
He was taken to hospital with a non-life threatening injury and has since been discharged.
The incident was 'isolated', the MEN understands.
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A police cordon was in place on Saturday while officers carried out enquiries.
A number of police vehicles were pictured at the scene and police tape was blocking off Ruskin Road.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--New flexible season tickets launched on Northern trains

New flexible season tickets have been rolled out on Northern trains as part of a drive to adapt to a post-pandemic world .
The 'flexi ' tickets are for passengers returning to the railway following lockdown and ahead of predicted changes to people 's daily routines , giving them 10 unlimited travel days for the price of nine , to be used at any time during a six-month period .
It 's also part of Transport for the North 's ( TfN ) bigger drive to deliver London-style contactless payment systems across public transport in the region .
The new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are available on Northern and LNER services between Leeds and Harrogate stations only .
But TfN are calling on the Government to give the go ahead to plans to roll them out further .
The tickets guarantee value and flexibility as increasing number of passengers say they are unlikely to return to a five-day-week commute .
With a recent Transport Focus survey of passengers showing over one third of people expect work to be primarily homebased with limited travel to the workplace in the future , flexible and ticketing is a priority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the safe return to public transport use when the time is right ' .
Jeremy Acklam , a TfN director , said : `` The launch of flexi seasons is a major and timely milestone in our mission to transform travel across the North of England .
`` Now more than ever , due to the impact of coronavirus on our travel habits , passengers need safer , better value and more convenient ways to pay for public transport .
Flexi seasons will provide this for thousands of passengers . ''
Mark Powles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said customers ' lives had changed and that flexible tickets were a way to reflect those changes , adding : `` With Transport for the North ’ s support , the new tickets will allow our customers to load 10 day-passes between two stations onto a smart card which can then be used at any time in a six-month period .
So , unlike a normal season ticket , customers now only have to pay for the days they travel . ''
He added : `` Initially , we are trialling the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Leeds , but plan to roll the scheme out to other parts of the Northern network in the coming months . ''
The launch is part of a £150m Smart Travel programme - with the next stage aimed at delivering more contactless payment technology in the north.. TfN is seeking approval from the Department for Transport to spend more funds from the ringfenced budget so it can rapidly extend the flexis seasons initiative across the whole of the North .
There are already 'tap-in , tap-out ' systems at 90 stations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Transport to give the go-ahead to roll out the technology across the region 's network , adding : `` We are in a position to start work tomorrow on the delivery of this scheme which would improve the way we use public transport for the millions of people living and working across our region . ''
“ To tackle some of the biggest challenges of our day including cutting carbon emissions and the levelling up of the North ’ s economy we need to invest in ambitious , forward looking projects now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government is clear , Transport for the North is ready to make flexible , contactless ticketing a reality , let ’ s get moving . ''
A supporting strategic outline for contactless travel on rail was recently submitted to the DfT for their consideration , and the wider rollout of flexis was included as a priority scheme in TfN ’ s proposed Economic Recovery Plan to rebuild and transform the North post-Covid-19 which was sent to the Government last month .

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New flexible season tickets have been rolled out on Northern trains as part of a drive to adapt to a post-pandemic world.
The 'flexi' tickets are for passengers returning to the railway following lockdown and ahead of predicted changes to people's daily routines, giving them 10 unlimited travel days for the price of nine, to be used at any time during a six-month period.
It's also part of Transport for the North's (TfN) bigger drive to deliver London-style contactless payment systems across public transport in the region.
The new season tickets are loaded on to smartcards and are available on Northern and LNER services between Leeds and Harrogate stations only.
But TfN are calling on the Government to give the go ahead to plans to roll them out further.
(Image: Dominic Salter/Manchester Evening News)
The tickets guarantee value and flexibility as increasing number of passengers say they are unlikely to return to a five-day-week commute.
With a recent Transport Focus survey of passengers showing over one third of people expect work to be primarily homebased with limited travel to the workplace in the future, flexible and ticketing is a priority for TfN who are committed to 'supporting the safe return to public transport use when the time is right'.
Jeremy Acklam, a TfN director, said: "The launch of flexi seasons is a major and timely milestone in our mission to transform travel across the North of England.
"Now more than ever, due to the impact of coronavirus on our travel habits, passengers need safer, better value and more convenient ways to pay for public transport. Flexi seasons will provide this for thousands of passengers."
Mark Powles, customer and commercial director at Northern, said customers' lives had changed and that flexible tickets were a way to reflect those changes, adding: "With Transport for the North’s support, the new tickets will allow our customers to load 10 day-passes between two stations onto a smart card which can then be used at any time in a six-month period. So, unlike a normal season ticket, customers now only have to pay for the days they travel."
He added: "Initially, we are trialling the new flexi-season ticket for journeys between Harrogate and Leeds, but plan to roll the scheme out to other parts of the Northern network in the coming months."
The launch is part of a £150m Smart Travel programme - with the next stage aimed at delivering more contactless payment technology in the north..
TfN is seeking approval from the Department for Transport to spend more funds from the ringfenced budget so it can rapidly extend the flexis seasons initiative across the whole of the North.
There are already 'tap-in, tap-out' systems at 90 stations.
TfN is calling on the Department for Transport to give the go-ahead to roll out the technology across the region's network, adding: "We are in a position to start work tomorrow on the delivery of this scheme which would improve the way we use public transport for the millions of people living and working across our region."
“To tackle some of the biggest challenges of our day including cutting carbon emissions and the levelling up of the North’s economy we need to invest in ambitious, forward looking projects now. Our message to the Prime Minister and the Government is clear, Transport for the North is ready to make flexible, contactless ticketing a reality, let’s get moving."
A supporting strategic outline for contactless travel on rail was recently submitted to the DfT for their consideration, and the wider rollout of flexis was included as a priority scheme in TfN’s proposed Economic Recovery Plan to rebuild and transform the North post-Covid-19 which was sent to the Government last month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Diogo Dalot ready to make Manchester United return amid injuries

Diogo Dalot is ready to make his return to the Manchester United side if Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams are unavailable for the encounter with Crystal Palace .
Dalot , 21 , has only started once in the Premier League this season and failed to make the last nine league matchday squads amid Shaw 's form and the emergence of Williams .
Dalot , a right-back by trade , started twice at left-back for United against Brighton and Everton last season and sources close to the Portuguese say Dalot has been 'training hard ' and is fit to play , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup quarter-final at Norwich on June 27 .
Shaw , 25 , sustained a twisted ankle in the Monday night draw with Southampton and his replacement Williams , 19 , was forced off with a gash to the head following a collision with Kyle Walker-Peters .
United will not make a decision on Shaw and Williams until later on Wednesday when the squad flies to London ahead of Thursday night 's game .
Williams and Shaw both reported at United 's Carrington training complex on Wednesday morning .
`` Luke has got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said .
`` I 'll give him as much time as possible to recover .
It was a twisted ankle .
Brandon cut up his eye .
`` I do n't really know .
None of them trained yesterday , they were both swollen and I 'll give them as much time as possible to let the swelling go away .
`` The team selection for Thursday is based on Thursday , not Sunday .
Sunday is irrelevant , it does not come into my head at all , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury situation .
`` There were a couple of doubts before the Southampton game but they all reported fit on the day and hopefully we can give them time now , not having to leave players out because of injury .
But there might be one or two fresh legs coming in . ''
Dalot has only made seven starts and four substitute appearances in another injury-plagued season , having joined United from Porto for £19million in 2018 .
His only league start this term was in the 1-0 defeat at Newcastle in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first-choice right-back following his £50m arrival from Crystal Palace and Williams broke into the first-team squad in September .

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Diogo Dalot is ready to make his return to the Manchester United side if Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams are unavailable for the encounter with Crystal Palace.
Dalot, 21, has only started once in the Premier League this season and failed to make the last nine league matchday squads amid Shaw's form and the emergence of Williams.
Dalot, a right-back by trade, started twice at left-back for United against Brighton and Everton last season and sources close to the Portuguese say Dalot has been 'training hard' and is fit to play, having last appeared for United in their FA Cup quarter-final at Norwich on June 27.
Shaw, 25, sustained a twisted ankle in the Monday night draw with Southampton and his replacement Williams, 19, was forced off with a gash to the head following a collision with Kyle Walker-Peters.
United will not make a decision on Shaw and Williams until later on Wednesday when the squad flies to London ahead of Thursday night's game. Williams and Shaw both reported at United's Carrington training complex on Wednesday morning.
"Luke has got a swollen ankle," United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said. "I'll give him as much time as possible to recover. It was a twisted ankle. Brandon cut up his eye.
"I don't really know. None of them trained yesterday, they were both swollen and I'll give them as much time as possible to let the swelling go away.
"The team selection for Thursday is based on Thursday, not Sunday. Sunday is irrelevant, it does not come into my head at all, just Thursday. We will see with the injury situation.
"There were a couple of doubts before the Southampton game but they all reported fit on the day and hopefully we can give them time now, not having to leave players out because of injury. But there might be one or two fresh legs coming in."
Dalot has only made seven starts and four substitute appearances in another injury-plagued season, having joined United from Porto for £19million in 2018. His only league start this term was in the 1-0 defeat at Newcastle in October.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka became United's first-choice right-back following his £50m arrival from Crystal Palace and Williams broke into the first-team squad in September.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--50 new jobs in Salford as business set to open new warehouse

Around 50 jobs are set to be created in Salford thanks to a new warehouse to be built October .
Selco Builders Warehouse has confirmed that it will be opening its 69th UK branch on Regent Road to help boost the city ’ s economy .
Recruitment will cover a wide variety of positions , with ‘ virtually ’ all jobs expected to be given to locals .
Howard Luft , chief executive of Selco Builders Warehouse , said : “ We are delighted to announce the plans are still very much in place for us to open our Salford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus crisis has been an extremely challenging period for the entire country and it ’ s been no different for us at Selco .
“ However , opening up in Salford has been a long-term target and we are determined to achieve that over the coming months .
“ We are confident that the branch will be open in October , subject to ongoing developments with coronavirus .
“ Our recruitment policy has always been to employ people from the branch ’ s local community and that is continuing here .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the chance to climb through the ranks at Selco .
“ The branch will also provide a further boost to tradespeople in the area as they will have a greater chance to enjoy the benefits Selco provides – unrivalled availability , with the widest range of products in stock , as well as excellent customer service and trade pricing.
” The Regent Road warehouse will add to a number of branches already found in the region with three other branches in Ardwick , Ashton Moss and Baguley , as well as another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ branches and delivery services when lockdown began in late March before gradually reopening its offering from early May .
Since reopening they have set up a new website designed to help tradespeople purchase materials in the quickest and safest way possible through Click and Collect and Click and Deliver services .
Mr Luft Said : “ The operating conditions we have in Salford will be dictated to by government guidance , which we are following extremely closely .
“ At present , we have social distancing measures inside branches including a 2m gap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than two customers being allowed to enter the branch together , a limit to the total number of customers allowed in a branch at any one time and protective safety screens around the trade counter and tills .
“ I think it ’ s a reasonable assumption that most – if not all those measures – will still be in place when Salford opens but we will take stock of where we are then and ensure the health and safety of our customers and colleagues will be our No 1 priority .
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Around 50 jobs are set to be created in Salford thanks to a new warehouse to be built October.
Selco Builders Warehouse has confirmed that it will be opening its 69th UK branch on Regent Road to help boost the city’s economy.
Recruitment will cover a wide variety of positions, with ‘virtually’ all jobs expected to be given to locals.
Howard Luft, chief executive of Selco Builders Warehouse, said: “We are delighted to announce the plans are still very much in place for us to open our Salford branch later this year.
“The coronavirus crisis has been an extremely challenging period for the entire country and it’s been no different for us at Selco.
“However, opening up in Salford has been a long-term target and we are determined to achieve that over the coming months.
“We are confident that the branch will be open in October, subject to ongoing developments with coronavirus.
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“Our recruitment policy has always been to employ people from the branch’s local community and that is continuing here.
“We want to give people genuine career opportunities and the chance to climb through the ranks at Selco.
“The branch will also provide a further boost to tradespeople in the area as they will have a greater chance to enjoy the benefits Selco provides – unrivalled availability, with the widest range of products in stock, as well as excellent customer service and trade pricing.”
The Regent Road warehouse will add to a number of branches already found in the region with three other branches in Ardwick, Ashton Moss and Baguley, as well as another in Warrington.
Selco closed all its branches and delivery services when lockdown began in late March before gradually reopening its offering from early May.
Since reopening they have set up a new website designed to help tradespeople purchase materials in the quickest and safest way possible through Click and Collect and Click and Deliver services.
Mr Luft Said: “The operating conditions we have in Salford will be dictated to by government guidance, which we are following extremely closely.
“At present, we have social distancing measures inside branches including a 2m gap being maintained between all individuals, no more than two customers being allowed to enter the branch together, a limit to the total number of customers allowed in a branch at any one time and protective safety screens around the trade counter and tills.
“I think it’s a reasonable assumption that most – if not all those measures – will still be in place when Salford opens but we will take stock of where we are then and ensure the health and safety of our customers and colleagues will be our No 1 priority.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Alexis Sanchez is giving Man United exactly what they wanted

You could almost hear the sighs over social media as Alexis Sanchez found himself trending again this week .
For most Manchester United fans he remains the forgotten man , but after a recent up-turn in form there is a growing minority willing to countenance the possibility of him ever playing for the club again .
Since Serie A restarted last month Sanchez has five assists to his name in the division and leads the way in terms of key passes .
Only Cristiano Ronaldo has been better rated than him in Italy as of late .
Such glowing figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own fire at Old Trafford next season when the painful truth is it is pretty easy to have improved fortunes when expectations were so low to begin with .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer entertained the suggestion of a future for Sanchez at the club when he stated in January : `` Alexis will come back in the summer and prove you all wrong . ''
That is one way to maintain a player 's re-sale value and the recent form just might ensure United get a fee for their record earner .
Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emphatically state Sanchez will leave this summer , and even refused to do the same last summer when it was clear Romelu Lukaku would be departing and was not injured .
The words of encouragement were all but a ploy to restore the confidence in Sanchez and drive up his valuation ahead of the summer transfer window .
Finally , it seems to be working .
While the Chile international has failed to deliver the goods for United , his embarrassing spell at the club is due to past mistakes rather than current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can to ensure the best outcome for both parties .
If Sanchez really did have a role to play at United then he would not have been loaned out last summer and even a strong end to the season should not be enough for him to earn a reprieve in the first-team .
The 31-year-old is not short of sympathy from national colleagues but it is in short supply from supporters who are financing his obscene wages .
Regardless of how well the former Arsenal forward plays over the next month he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United as soon as humanly possible for everything he represents about the short-term strategy of old .
This is an ageing superstar brought in by a past manager on an enormous salary with no wider considerations for the greater good of the team ; it is everything the club opposes under Solskjaer .
With the exception of Lukaku , United have discarded players in their late 20s and 30s under Solskjaer .
With each impressive showing between now and the end of the season more United fans might be tempted to suggest Sanchez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it only takes one 'rotten apple ' - as he put it - to spread to the rest .
The legacy of Sanchez at United is one the club would rather forget , yet with a productive end to the season the ageing forward might achieve an amicable send-off by luring a suitor in the summer window .

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You could almost hear the sighs over social media as Alexis Sanchez found himself trending again this week.
For most Manchester United fans he remains the forgotten man, but after a recent up-turn in form there is a growing minority willing to countenance the possibility of him ever playing for the club again.
Since Serie A restarted last month Sanchez has five assists to his name in the division and leads the way in terms of key passes. Only Cristiano Ronaldo has been better rated than him in Italy as of late.
Such glowing figures fanned flames to suggest Sanchez could reignite his own fire at Old Trafford next season when the painful truth is it is pretty easy to have improved fortunes when expectations were so low to begin with.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer entertained the suggestion of a future for Sanchez at the club when he stated in January: "Alexis will come back in the summer and prove you all wrong." That is one way to maintain a player's re-sale value and the recent form just might ensure United get a fee for their record earner.
Solskjaer was never going to come out and emphatically state Sanchez will leave this summer, and even refused to do the same last summer when it was clear Romelu Lukaku would be departing and was not injured. The words of encouragement were all but a ploy to restore the confidence in Sanchez and drive up his valuation ahead of the summer transfer window. Finally, it seems to be working.
While the Chile international has failed to deliver the goods for United, his embarrassing spell at the club is due to past mistakes rather than current ones, and Solskjaer has done all he can to ensure the best outcome for both parties.
If Sanchez really did have a role to play at United then he would not have been loaned out last summer and even a strong end to the season should not be enough for him to earn a reprieve in the first-team.
The 31-year-old is not short of sympathy from national colleagues but it is in short supply from supporters who are financing his obscene wages.
Regardless of how well the former Arsenal forward plays over the next month he simply has to be shipped out of United as soon as humanly possible for everything he represents about the short-term strategy of old. This is an ageing superstar brought in by a past manager on an enormous salary with no wider considerations for the greater good of the team; it is everything the club opposes under Solskjaer. With the exception of Lukaku, United have discarded players in their late 20s and 30s under Solskjaer.
With each impressive showing between now and the end of the season more United fans might be tempted to suggest Sanchez deserves another opportunity but Solskjaer should know it only takes one 'rotten apple' - as he put it - to spread to the rest.
The legacy of Sanchez at United is one the club would rather forget, yet with a productive end to the season the ageing forward might achieve an amicable send-off by luring a suitor in the summer window.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United could be without both specialist left-backs for their Premier League trip to Crystal Palace on Thursday .
Luke Shaw suffered a twisted ankle in the 2-2 draw with Southampton and his replacement Brandon Williams was forced off with a bloodied head after a collision with Kyle Walker-Peters .
Shaw , 25 , has started in all 18 matches of United 's unbeaten run and the 19-year-old Williams has earned plaudits in his breakthrough campaign .
`` Luke twisted his ankle , '' Solskjaer said .
`` So hopefully we can have some good news on him after they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel to Selhurst Park before their FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday evening and Diogo Dalot is the only available option to come in for Shaw and Williams , but has started just seven times this season and once in the Premier League .
The injury-plagued Dalot , 21 , has not been included in any of the last nine league matchday squads and last lined up in a league game in October at Newcastle , where he came off injured .
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Manchester United could be without both specialist left-backs for their Premier League trip to Crystal Palace on Thursday.
Luke Shaw suffered a twisted ankle in the 2-2 draw with Southampton and his replacement Brandon Williams was forced off with a bloodied head after a collision with Kyle Walker-Peters.
Shaw, 25, has started in all 18 matches of United's unbeaten run and the 19-year-old Williams has earned plaudits in his breakthrough campaign. "Luke twisted his ankle," Solskjaer said. "So hopefully we can have some good news on him after they've done the scan."
United travel to Selhurst Park before their FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday evening and Diogo Dalot is the only available option to come in for Shaw and Williams, but has started just seven times this season and once in the Premier League.
The injury-plagued Dalot, 21, has not been included in any of the last nine league matchday squads and last lined up in a league game in October at Newcastle, where he came off injured.
A recap of today's United blog.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Medical examiner rules on Glee star Naya Rivera's cause of death

Glee star Naya Rivera 's death was an accident , a medical examiner has ruled .
Her body was found in Lake Piru in Southern California after she was reported missing on a boat trip with her four-year-old son last week .
The Ventura County Medical Examiner ’ s Office has declared that she died from accidental drowning following a full autopsy .
The medical examiner added that was no evidence that alcohol or drugs played a part in her death , or that she had any injuries .
The Ventura County Sheriff ’ s Office said it is likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Josey Hollis back onto their rented boat before she became exhausted and drowned .
Rivera , 33 , was best known for playing cheerleader Santana Lopez on TV musical-comedy Glee from 2009-2015 .
Her family paid a tribute to the actress , telling Deadline : “ We are so grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers for Naya , Josey and our family over the past week .
“ While we grieve the loss of our beautiful legend , we are blessed to honour her everlasting legacy and magnetic spirit .
Naya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an even greater person , mother , daughter and sister.
” Glee creators , Ryan Murphy , Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk , shared their own tribute , praising her work on the show and saying she was a “ joy to write for , a joy to direct and a joy to be around ” .
They also announced they are establishing a college fund for Josey .
Praising Rivera 's portrayal of Santana , an openly LGBT character who proved hugely popular with fans , the creators said : “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ openly lesbian , high school relationship was seen on network television and Naya understood what ‘ Brittana ’ meant to the many young women who were seeing themselves represented on television for the first time .
“ Naya always made sure that Santana ’ s love for Brittany was expressed with dignity , strength and with pure intentions .
`` Naya was always moved by the girls who reached out to her to tell her how much Santana and Brittany ’ s love affected them . ''
Her co-star Heather Morris , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was a close friend of Rivera ’ s and joined her family to search the lake while she was missing .
She wrote on Instagram she was “ taking a moment to honour my grief ” , thanked fans for their support and said she was “ taking care of myself and my family ” .
Dianna Agron , who also starred in Glee as fellow cheerleader Quinn Fabray , wrote : “ I can not make sense of this tremendous loss .
I will hold onto her and these memories for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glee family .
Please hold space for her , her family , her beautiful boy.
” Demi Lovato , who played Rivera ’ s on-screen girlfriend , said she would “ forever cherish ” starring alongside her .
Lea Michele , who played Rachel Berry , shared a tribute to Rivera on her Instagram Story .
She posted a black and white picture of the actress , alongside another image showing the backs of Glee cast members looking over a beach .
Michele also paid tribute to her ex-boyfriend Cory Monteith .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glee , was found dead on July 13 in 2013 , at the age of 31 from a toxic mix of alcohol and heroin .

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Glee star Naya Rivera's death was an accident, a medical examiner has ruled.
Her body was found in Lake Piru in Southern California after she was reported missing on a boat trip with her four-year-old son last week.
The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office has declared that she died from accidental drowning following a full autopsy.
The medical examiner added that was no evidence that alcohol or drugs played a part in her death, or that she had any injuries.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said it is likely that she managed to help her son Josey Hollis back onto their rented boat before she became exhausted and drowned.
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Rivera, 33, was best known for playing cheerleader Santana Lopez on TV musical-comedy Glee from 2009-2015.
Her family paid a tribute to the actress, telling Deadline: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers for Naya, Josey and our family over the past week.
“While we grieve the loss of our beautiful legend, we are blessed to honour her everlasting legacy and magnetic spirit. Naya was an amazing talent, but was an even greater person, mother, daughter and sister.”
The statement added: “Heaven gained our sassy angel."
Glee creators, Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk, shared their own tribute, praising her work on the show and saying she was a “joy to write for, a joy to direct and a joy to be around”.
They also announced they are establishing a college fund for Josey.
(Image: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for InStyle)
Praising Rivera's portrayal of Santana, an openly LGBT character who proved hugely popular with fans, the creators said: “It was one of the first times an openly lesbian, high school relationship was seen on network television and Naya understood what ‘Brittana’ meant to the many young women who were seeing themselves represented on television for the first time.
“Naya always made sure that Santana’s love for Brittany was expressed with dignity, strength and with pure intentions.
"Naya was always moved by the girls who reached out to her to tell her how much Santana and Brittany’s love affected them."
Her co-star Heather Morris, who played Santana’s love interest Brittany, was a close friend of Rivera’s and joined her family to search the lake while she was missing.
She wrote on Instagram she was “taking a moment to honour my grief”, thanked fans for their support and said she was “taking care of myself and my family”.
Dianna Agron, who also starred in Glee as fellow cheerleader Quinn Fabray, wrote: “I cannot make sense of this tremendous loss. I will hold onto her and these memories for the rest of time, alongside our Glee family. Please hold space for her, her family, her beautiful boy.”
Demi Lovato, who played Rivera’s on-screen girlfriend, said she would “forever cherish” starring alongside her.
Lea Michele, who played Rachel Berry, shared a tribute to Rivera on her Instagram Story.
She posted a black and white picture of the actress, alongside another image showing the backs of Glee cast members looking over a beach.
Michele also paid tribute to her ex-boyfriend Cory Monteith.
The actor, who played Finn Hudson on Glee, was found dead on July 13 in 2013, at the age of 31 from a toxic mix of alcohol and heroin.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Premier League announce new summer transfer window dates

The Premier League have confirmed that the summer transfer window will open for 10 weeks from July 27 and ending on October 5 .
Before the coronavirus pandemic struck , the transfer window in England was originally scheduled to open on June 8 .
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters then moved to confirm that the transfer window will not open until the season ends on July 26 .
And now the Premier League have confirmed that the summer window will open the day after the 2019/20 campaign comes to an end .
“ Premier League Shareholders have agreed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window , ” a statement from the Premier League read .
“ The window will open for 10 weeks at the end of the current Premier League season , starting on 27 July and ending on 5 October .
“ Following consultation with the EFL , a domestic-only window will be added from 5 October , closing 17:00 BST on 16 October .
“ During this window , Premier League clubs will only be able to trade with EFL clubs ( either loans or permanent registrations ) .
“ No transfers can take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period .
“ The transfer window is subject to the approval of FIFA.
” UEFA last month recommended that its member associations agree to close their summer transfer windows in unison on October 5 .
The new guidelines issued by the governing body claimed they were hoping for a 'harmonised ' end to the transfer window across Europe .
`` The deadline for player registration for the group stage of the 2020/21 UEFA club competitions has been set to 6 October 2020 , ” a statement from UEFA read .
`` As a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on all member associations to adopt a harmonised end date to the upcoming summer transfer window , with this date set as 5 October 2020 . ''

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The Premier League have confirmed that the summer transfer window will open for 10 weeks from July 27 and ending on October 5.
Before the coronavirus pandemic struck, the transfer window in England was originally scheduled to open on June 8.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters then moved to confirm that the transfer window will not open until the season ends on July 26.
And now the Premier League have confirmed that the summer window will open the day after the 2019/20 campaign comes to an end.
“Premier League Shareholders have agreed on the dates for the summer 2020 transfer window,” a statement from the Premier League read.
“The window will open for 10 weeks at the end of the current Premier League season, starting on 27 July and ending on 5 October.
“Following consultation with the EFL, a domestic-only window will be added from 5 October, closing 17:00 BST on 16 October.
“During this window, Premier League clubs will only be able to trade with EFL clubs (either loans or permanent registrations).
“No transfers can take place between Premier League clubs in this period.
“The transfer window is subject to the approval of FIFA.”
UEFA last month recommended that its member associations agree to close their summer transfer windows in unison on October 5.
The new guidelines issued by the governing body claimed they were hoping for a 'harmonised' end to the transfer window across Europe.
"The deadline for player registration for the group stage of the 2020/21 UEFA club competitions has been set to 6 October 2020,” a statement from UEFA read.
"As a result, the UEFA Executive Committee called on all member associations to adopt a harmonised end date to the upcoming summer transfer window, with this date set as 5 October 2020."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Teenager rushed to hospital after crash closes Bury New Road for three hours

A teenager has been rushed to hospital following a crash in Whitefield .
Emergency services were scrambled to Bury New @ @ @ @ @ to reports of a collision .
The southbound carriageway was closed for three hours from @ @ @ @ @ Barn Street .
There were heavy delays on approach to the accident and drivers were @ @ @ @ @ .
It is believed the road reopened at around midday .
A spokesman for North @ @ @ @ @ teenage male patient had been taken to Salford Royal Hospital for treatment .
A spokesman @ @ @ @ @ We were called today at 09:10 to reports of a two vehicle RTC on Bury @ @ @ @ @ sent and RRV , land ambulance and advanced paramedic to scene and took a teenage @ @ @ @ @ Hospital .
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A teenager has been rushed to hospital following a crash in Whitefield.
Emergency services were scrambled to Bury New Road at 9.10am this morning to reports of a collision.
The southbound carriageway was closed for three hours from near the M60 roundabout to Barn Street.
There were heavy delays on approach to the accident and drivers were asked to find alternative routes.
It is believed the road reopened at around midday.
A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service confirmed a teenage male patient had been taken to Salford Royal Hospital for treatment.
A spokesman for NWAS said: “We were called today at 09:10 to reports of a two vehicle RTC on Bury New Road.
“We sent and RRV, land ambulance and advanced paramedic to scene and took a teenage male patient to Salford Royal Hospital.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Police hunt for four men who fled from car after police chase smash

Police are hunting for four men who fled from a car after it crashed during a police chase .
The black Volkswagen Golf R was being chased by undercover police after it was sighted in Chorlton just before 9am .
It was believed to have been stolen during a burglary in the area earlier on Wednesday morning ( July 15 ) .
The driver failed to stop for officers and crashed into another car on Wilbraham Road .
It caused the other car , a blue Ford Fiesta , to smash into a bus stop near to the Chapati Cafe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Golf fled from the scene .
No arrests have been made and officers are continuing to search the area .
A police helicopter was also seen circling as part of the search .
The driver of the Ford Fiesta , a woman in her 40s , suffered minor injuries .
She was taken to hospital as a precaution .
A police scene remains in place on Wilbraham Road while an investigation takes place .
Eyewitnesses described seeing a large number of police vehicles arriving at the scene shortly after the crash .
Smashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the pavement as a result of the smash .
Officers could be seen searching the black Golf and bagging up items from inside .
An eyewitness told the M.E.N : `` The black vehicle crashed into the bus stop , the guys then ran away .
`` There are lots of police cars and a helicopter is now overhead . ''
A statement from Greater Manchester Police said : `` At around 8.55am this morning Wednesday , July 15 , 2020 , specialist officers sighted a vehicle that was believed to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier in the morning .
“ The car – a black Golf R – failed to stop and officers engaged in a pursuit .
“ A short time later , a collision took place involving the Golf and another car – a blue Ford Fiesta - on Wilbraham Road .
The driver of the Ford was taken to hospital as a precaution .
The woman – aged in her 40s - is believed to have minor injuries .
“ The four occupants of the Golf all fled following the collision .
“ No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enquiries are continuing to trace the occupants of the Golf .
“ A scene remains in place on Wilbraham Road whilst investigation work is carried out.
” A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said : `` We were called today at 9.39am to reports of an RTC on Wilbraham Road , Chorlton .
“ We sent an ambulance vehicle and looks like we have taken a patient to Manchester Royal Infirmary .
”

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Police are hunting for four men who fled from a car after it crashed during a police chase.
The black Volkswagen Golf R was being chased by specialist police after it was sighted in Chorlton just before 9am.
It was believed to have been stolen during a burglary in the area earlier on Wednesday morning (July 15).
The driver failed to stop for officers and crashed into another car on Wilbraham Road.
It caused the other car, a blue Ford Fiesta, to smash into a bus stop near to the Chapati Cafe restaurant. The four men inside the Golf fled from the scene.
No arrests have been made and officers are continuing to search the area.
A police helicopter was also seen circling as part of the search.
(Image: Saffron Otter)
The driver of the Ford Fiesta, a woman in her 40s, suffered minor injuries. She was taken to hospital as a precaution.
A police scene remains in place on Wilbraham Road while an investigation takes place.
Eyewitnesses described seeing a large number of police vehicles arriving at the scene shortly after the crash.
Smashed glass and debris could also be seen on the pavement as a result of the smash.
Officers could be seen searching the black Golf and bagging up items from inside.
(Image: M.E.N.)
An eyewitness told the M.E.N: "The black vehicle crashed into the bus stop, the guys then ran away.
"There are lots of police cars and a helicopter is now overhead."
A statement from Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 8.55am this morning Wednesday, July 15, 2020, specialist officers sighted a vehicle that was believed to have been stolen from a burglary in Chorlton earlier in the morning.
“The car – a black Golf R – failed to stop and officers engaged in a pursuit.
“A short time later, a collision took place involving the Golf and another car – a blue Ford Fiesta - on Wilbraham Road. The driver of the Ford was taken to hospital as a precaution. The woman – aged in her 40s - is believed to have minor injuries.
“The four occupants of the Golf all fled following the collision.
“No arrests have currently been made and several enquiries are continuing to trace the occupants of the Golf.
“A scene remains in place on Wilbraham Road whilst investigation work is carried out.”
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called today at 9.39am to reports of an RTC on Wilbraham Road, Chorlton.
“We sent an ambulance vehicle and looks like we have taken a patient to Manchester Royal Infirmary.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--What M.E.N readers think on whether restrictions are needed at beauty spots

Beauty spots in Greater Manchester have provided a way for people to get out the house and enjoy some much needed fresh air during lockdown .
During the strictest lockdown measures , they were somewhere locals could spend some time outdoors to enjoy some exercise and even the hot spring weather we had .
But as restrictions eased allowing people to travel , some sites became overcrowded , making it difficult to follow social distancing guidelines .
While visitors to other destinations discarded litter and saw them as an opportunity to host gatherings as bars and pubs remained closed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the reopening of beaches and national parks as lockdown restrictions continue to be relaxed , and whether stricter measures are needed to ensure they can be enjoyed safely in weeks to come - particularly as more and more people will be opting for staycations this summer .
Nearly 700 readers responded to our survey , this is what they thought : On whether access to the most popular beaches and beauty spots should be either restricted or stopped , more than half ( 54.8 percent ) said restrictions should be imposed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respondents ( 33.4 percent ) said they should close the busiest areas entirely , while 11.8 percent said no restrictions should be implemented .
Following the news that face coverings are now mandatory in shops from July 24 , police are being urged to enforce the rule , despite officers expressing how difficult it would be to manage .
When asked if police and councils should have more powers to close down beauty spots and disperse people , a large majority of readers agreed .
Nearly 90 percent ( 89.6 percent ) think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shut down beaches and other visitor sites .
Similarly to our pubs and restaurants survey where nearly three quarters ( 74pc ) of respondents said they plan to go out less often than before lockdown , readers also feel the same when it comes to hitting the beach .
Nearly three quarters of those surveyed ( 73.1 percent ) said they ’ re staying “ well away ” when asked whether or not they felt comfortable heading to places where there are lots of people .
Meanwhile , 6.6 percent feel “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel “ somewhat comfortable ” , and 14.6 percent said they feel “ a little uneasy ” .
And when asked if there should be higher penalties and fines for people dropping litter , there was a unanimous vote across our readers with 97 percent responding with a yes .
Some respondents cited specific areas of concern nearby where they had seen problems with visitors ruining landscapes or not socially distancing .
Dovestones Reservoir was just one of the locations referenced multiple times in regards to overcrowding and rubbish left behind .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pike , where one reader said litter is often left behind due to there not being many bins in the area , but that the “ solution is through education.
” They added : “ It 's very difficult to restrict numbers to open areas as there are too many access points.
” One reader didn ’ t mention a specific location but shared : “ I ’ ve seen far too many not conforming to social distancing rules , or not wearing masks on public transport .
Add to that pictures of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay home in my little bubble.
” Another referenced Salford Quays and said anti-social behaviour had gotten worse since the lockdown began in March .

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Beauty spots in Greater Manchester have provided a way for people to get out the house and enjoy some much needed fresh air during lockdown.
During the strictest lockdown measures, they were somewhere locals could spend some time outdoors to enjoy some exercise and even the hot spring weather we had.
But as restrictions eased allowing people to travel, some sites became overcrowded, making it difficult to follow social distancing guidelines.
While visitors to other destinations discarded litter and saw them as an opportunity to host gatherings as bars and pubs remained closed.
We asked M.E.N readers how they feel about the reopening of beaches and national parks as lockdown restrictions continue to be relaxed, and whether stricter measures are needed to ensure they can be enjoyed safely in weeks to come - particularly as more and more people will be opting for staycations this summer.
Nearly 700 readers responded to our survey, this is what they thought:
On whether access to the most popular beaches and beauty spots should be either restricted or stopped, more than half (54.8 percent) said restrictions should be imposed in the busiest areas.
A third of respondents (33.4 percent) said they should close the busiest areas entirely, while 11.8 percent said no restrictions should be implemented.
Following the news that face coverings are now mandatory in shops from July 24, police are being urged to enforce the rule, despite officers expressing how difficult it would be to manage.
When asked if police and councils should have more powers to close down beauty spots and disperse people, a large majority of readers agreed.
Nearly 90 percent (89.6 percent) think that police and councils should be able to shut down beaches and other visitor sites.
Similarly to our pubs and restaurants survey where nearly three quarters (74pc) of respondents said they plan to go out less often than before lockdown, readers also feel the same when it comes to hitting the beach.
Nearly three quarters of those surveyed (73.1 percent) said they’re staying “well away” when asked whether or not they felt comfortable heading to places where there are lots of people.
(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
Meanwhile, 6.6 percent feel “totally comfortable”, 7.5 per cent feel “somewhat comfortable”, and 14.6 percent said they feel “a little uneasy”.
And when asked if there should be higher penalties and fines for people dropping litter, there was a unanimous vote across our readers with 97 percent responding with a yes.
Some respondents cited specific areas of concern nearby where they had seen problems with visitors ruining landscapes or not socially distancing.
Dovestones Reservoir was just one of the locations referenced multiple times in regards to overcrowding and rubbish left behind.
A few others mentioned Formby Beach and Rivington Pike, where one reader said litter is often left behind due to there not being many bins in the area, but that the “solution is through education.”
They added: “It's very difficult to restrict numbers to open areas as there are too many access points.”
One reader didn’t mention a specific location but shared: “I’ve seen far too many not conforming to social distancing rules, or not wearing masks on public transport. Add to that pictures of the beach, it makes me want to stay home in my little bubble.”
Another referenced Salford Quays and said anti-social behaviour had gotten worse since the lockdown began in March.