themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Proposed 'Martyn's Law' counter-terrorism legislation revealed at Arena inquiry

The extent and scope of planned new 'Martyn 's Law ' counter-terrorism legislation for all public venues and places in the UK was revealed at the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing .
Ministers announced new 'Protect Duty ' legislation in February , although the Covid-19 pandemic has delayed a period of public consultation , the inquiry was told .
The legislation would be 'primary legislation to impose a duty upon those who ought to be responsible for the safety of the public when they are in a publicly accessible location ' .
The inquiry was told a duty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operators of venues , or public places , to consider terror threats and methodologies , assess the impact attacks could have on them and put in place plans .
Anything from small businesses to 'bridges in town centres ' would be covered , inquiry chairman Sir John Saunders was told .
A senior counter-terror police chief , deputy assistant commissioner Lucy D'Orsi , said the legislation would be 'transformational for the UK ' and 'as impactive to protective security as GDPR has been for data handling ' .
Shaun Hipgrave , the director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the UK 's counter-terrorism strategy CONTEST in the Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism , said the government 'refreshed ' its 'crowded places model ' in 2019 .
That led to a conclusion 'shifting the focus from protecting specific crowded places or individual sites , to improving the safety of the public at all publicly accessible locations ' , he said .
Mr Hipgrave , the former head of the Joint Security and Resilience Centre , said it was a 'ministerial intention ' to introduce the new legislation , accompanied by a range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he praised the 'Martyn 's Law ' campaign launched by Figen Murray and named after her son Martyn Hett , who died in the 2017 Arena attack - saying planning work had been done 'with the Martyn ’ s Law proposals in mind ' .
`` Figen has absolutely amplified the Martyn 's Law point with ministers , '' he said .
Under the 'Protect Duty ' legislation , Mr Hipgrave said publicly accessible locations would be split into sectors including health , education , retail and leisure - faiths , zones and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there are no gaps where there are areas the public have access to , '' Mr Hipgrave said as he delivered the first real detailed insight into what the new legislation would bring .
`` Someone is accountable in all those areas .
`` What we expect is that if anyone is leaving their home , which is n't a publicly accessible location and walking along the street , dropping children off at nursery , going to the shops , going to the cinema ... the public would n't know it but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their protection because they are in a publicly accessible space .
`` It 's because you move from local authority-owned to a sector , retail or a shop or an arena , you are moving from one area to another . ''
Mr Hipgrave said there would be 'significant ' public communication - and said the inquiry had so far identified 'real challenges ' about 'identifying accountability ' .
There would be tailored training for key sectors , groups and localities , and a new online platform to share information , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be the 'engine to deliver the mindset change ' .
`` It 's a platform that will allow free advice to every aspect of protecting places from terrorism , '' he said .
`` To the public , to the small and medium enterprise , to the small cafe owner , to local authorities , to larger sites and zones , places like the Arena , it will be the front door to all the key , free advice and support including training and advice , technology .
`` The consideration that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it wo n't happen to me ' must become 'there 's a terrorist threat - I must do something about it ' .
`` With a legislation change , the responsibility will sit with those accountable for the publicly accessible location - to do something about it against a terrorist threat .
`` The only answer that will have the impact that ministers expect is to have primary legislation that will actually make the difference to the security outcomes for the public . ''
In terms of enforcement and potential action for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said no decisions had been taken .
But he said enforcement could include a 'full-on enforcement team ' - or a 'mystery shopper ' approach .
Mr Hipgrave agreed it was ' a real consideration ' that 'proper ' counter-terror expertise should be provided to venues of a certain size under the planned legislation .
He also agreed the current system - the use of counter-terror security advisers - relies upon 'voluntary adherence and enthusiasm ' .
Mr Hipgrave , a former police officer and soldier , said there were around 600,000 'crowded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advisers - or CTSAs - offer large venues advice and guidance , but the inquiry was told it 's a voluntary system - and there are only around 200 such advisers .
Paul Greany QC , counsel for the inquiry , said the public 'might regard it as unsatisfactory ' that advice given by experts is 'entirely voluntary and a site can say yes , or no . '
'' `` There is a portion of those who are given advice who just do n't take it for whatever reason , which I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far from ideal , '' he said .
Mr Hipgrave said that 'voluntary nature ' was 'not providing the protection that ministers want ' .
`` We have consideration for health , we have consideration for safety , '' he said .
`` And ministers have made it clear , we want to do what 's reasonable to have consideration for security . ''
Asked whether the government has been 'too slow ' to act , Mr Hipgrave said he could n't comment .
He said in terms of terrorism : `` 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We have acknowledged as a government from the reviews and the recommendations that have come out of those reviews that we needed to change and shift the dial . ''
DAC D'Orsi , giving evidence to the inquiry , said counter-terror security advisers - a mixture of police officers and trained police staff - liaise with public and private owners of sites and assets which may require protective security measures .
But she said it was a mandatory system - people or businesses can choose not to follow the advice given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsibilities include the 'protect ' and the 'prepare ' strands of the government 's CONTEST strategy , said there were 13 disrupted terror attacks in the UK between March 22 , 2017 and November 28 , 2017 , the inquiry was told .
`` I firmly believe that a Protect Duty would be transformational for the UK and it would be as impactive to protective security as GDPR has been for data handling , '' DAC D'Orsi said .
`` The absence of regulation and a legal framework for protective security - it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does need to be change , yes .
`` I 'm in favour of legislation that requires people to consider protective security against the threat of terrorism . ''

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The extent and scope of planned new 'Martyn's Law' counter-terrorism legislation for all public venues and places in the UK was revealed at the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing.
Ministers announced new 'Protect Duty' legislation in February, although the Covid-19 pandemic has delayed a period of public consultation, the inquiry was told.
The legislation would be 'primary legislation to impose a duty upon those who ought to be responsible for the safety of the public when they are in a publicly accessible location'.
The inquiry was told a duty would be placed on the owners or operators of venues, or public places, to consider terror threats and methodologies, assess the impact attacks could have on them and put in place plans.
Anything from small businesses to 'bridges in town centres' would be covered, inquiry chairman Sir John Saunders was told.
A senior counter-terror police chief, deputy assistant commissioner Lucy D'Orsi, said the legislation would be 'transformational for the UK' and 'as impactive to protective security as GDPR has been for data handling'.
Shaun Hipgrave, the director of the 'protect and prepare' strands of the UK's counter-terrorism strategy CONTEST in the Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism, said the government 'refreshed' its 'crowded places model' in 2019.
That led to a conclusion 'shifting the focus from protecting specific crowded places or individual sites, to improving the safety of the public at all publicly accessible locations', he said.
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Mr Hipgrave, the former head of the Joint Security and Resilience Centre, said it was a 'ministerial intention' to introduce the new legislation, accompanied by a range of digital tools and capabilities.
And he praised the 'Martyn's Law' campaign launched by Figen Murray and named after her son Martyn Hett, who died in the 2017 Arena attack - saying planning work had been done 'with the Martyn’s Law proposals in mind'.
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"Figen has absolutely amplified the Martyn's Law point with ministers," he said.
Under the 'Protect Duty' legislation, Mr Hipgrave said publicly accessible locations would be split into sectors including health, education, retail and leisure - faiths, zones and individual sites.
"It will ensure that there are no gaps where there are areas the public have access to," Mr Hipgrave said as he delivered the first real detailed insight into what the new legislation would bring.
"Someone is accountable in all those areas.
"What we expect is that if anyone is leaving their home, which isn't a publicly accessible location and walking along the street, dropping children off at nursery, going to the shops, going to the cinema...the public wouldn't know it but at all times, someone is accountable for their protection because they are in a publicly accessible space.
(Image: PA)
"It's because you move from local authority-owned to a sector, retail or a shop or an arena, you are moving from one area to another."
Mr Hipgrave said there would be 'significant' public communication - and said the inquiry had so far identified 'real challenges' about 'identifying accountability'.
There would be tailored training for key sectors, groups and localities, and a new online platform to share information, he said.
Mr Hipgrave said the platform would be the 'engine to deliver the mindset change'.
"It's a platform that will allow free advice to every aspect of protecting places from terrorism," he said.
(Image: MEN)
"To the public, to the small and medium enterprise, to the small cafe owner, to local authorities, to larger sites and zones, places like the Arena, it will be the front door to all the key, free advice and support including training and advice, technology.
"To make a significant mindset change.
"The consideration that 'yes, there's a terrorist threat but it won't happen to me' must become 'there's a terrorist threat - I must do something about it'.
"With a legislation change, the responsibility will sit with those accountable for the publicly accessible location - to do something about it against a terrorist threat.
"The only answer that will have the impact that ministers expect is to have primary legislation that will actually make the difference to the security outcomes for the public."
(Image: PA)
In terms of enforcement and potential action for breaches of the legislation, Mr Hipgrave said no decisions had been taken.
But he said enforcement could include a 'full-on enforcement team' - or a 'mystery shopper' approach.
Mr Hipgrave agreed it was 'a real consideration' that 'proper' counter-terror expertise should be provided to venues of a certain size under the planned legislation.
He also agreed the current system - the use of counter-terror security advisers - relies upon 'voluntary adherence and enthusiasm'.
Mr Hipgrave, a former police officer and soldier, said there were around 600,000 'crowded 'places in the UK.
Counter-terror security advisers - or CTSAs - offer large venues advice and guidance, but the inquiry was told it's a voluntary system - and there are only around 200 such advisers.
Paul Greany QC, counsel for the inquiry, said the public 'might regard it as unsatisfactory' that advice given by experts is 'entirely voluntary and a site can say yes, or no.'"
"There is a portion of those who are given advice who just don't take it for whatever reason, which I think we can probably agree is very far from ideal," he said.
Mr Hipgrave said that 'voluntary nature' was 'not providing the protection that ministers want'.
"We have consideration for health, we have consideration for safety," he said.
"And ministers have made it clear, we want to do what's reasonable to have consideration for security."
Asked whether the government has been 'too slow' to act, Mr Hipgrave said he couldn't comment.
He said in terms of terrorism: "2017 was an awful year for this country.
"We have acknowledged as a government from the reviews and the recommendations that have come out of those reviews that we needed to change and shift the dial."
DAC D'Orsi, giving evidence to the inquiry, said counter-terror security advisers - a mixture of police officers and trained police staff - liaise with public and private owners of sites and assets which may require protective security measures.
They give 'high quality advice' and counter-terror guidance.
But she said it was a mandatory system - people or businesses can choose not to follow the advice given.
The police chief, whose national responsibilities include the 'protect' and the 'prepare' strands of the government's CONTEST strategy, said there were 13 disrupted terror attacks in the UK between March 22, 2017 and November 28, 2017, the inquiry was told.
"I firmly believe that a Protect Duty would be transformational for the UK and it would be as impactive to protective security as GDPR has been for data handling," DAC D'Orsi said.
"The absence of regulation and a legal framework for protective security - it feels disappointing.
"I believe there does need to be change, yes.
"I'm in favour of legislation that requires people to consider protective security against the threat of terrorism."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Students 'occupy' University of Manchester building in protest over rent

Students have occupied a University of Manchester building in protest at being told to pay full rent fees this term .
A group of around 15 students , mostly first years , have barricaded themselves into the top floor of Owens Park tower in Fallowfield .
This afternoon they unfurled banners out of the window with slogans including 'This is an occupied building UoM Rent Strike ' .
The students say they have enough supplies of food and drink to last several weeks and will not leave until their demands have been met .
They want to meet the university @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to discuss a discount on their rent fees due to the circumstances they have endured this term .
Students have been asked to pay around £1,500 on average for their rooms in Fallowfield halls of residence - despite spending much of it locked up and unable to leave or use many of the communal facilites .
The protesters also point out that students are now being asked to go home and vacate the accommodation for most of December .
Ben McGowan , 18 , is among those taking part in the rent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 200 other students have refused to pay their full rent for the autumn term .
`` The campaign has really ramped up in the last few weeks but the Uni has essentially just ignored us , '' said Ben .
`` They said they were going to fine us 3 per cent extra per day that we did n't pay the rent .
`` Then they sent this email saying they could kick us off our course , although they ca n't .
`` We 've tried to have a meeting and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want a discount on the rent because of what 's happened this term , in terms of that facilities that meant to be covered by rent , things like common rooms - we 've not got access .
`` I think December should be wiped off when we 're not in .
`` The entire campus is shut down , the cost of uni upkeep must be down , there 's no justification for the full fees .
`` We are also calling for the university not to make any redundancies this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a letter sent to Prof Rothwell , the students have suggested a discount of 40 per cent for the 2020/21 year .
The stand-off comes after students in Fallowfield reacted with fury to metal fencing being installed around halls of residence last week .
Students said they had no prior warning before workers began putting up the barriers last Thursday afternoon .
The University of Manchester initially said described the fencing and security guards at entrance points as 'new security measures ' that were necessary as part of the national four-week lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were being treated like prisoners while one parent told the M.E.N they were being 'penned in like animals . '
It comes amid widespread concerns about the mental health strain on students being asked to self-isolate due to coronavirus , often on their own and with little support .
Within hours of erecting the fence , the university management changed their mind , apologised for the 'distress ' caused to students and said it would be taken down .
But the same evening students took matters into their own hands and pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on campus .
Ben says students at Owens Park tower tonight are maintaining social distancing and do not believe they are doing anything illegal .
`` We got in without breaking anything , '' he said .
`` The security must have noticed around midday - the place is surrounded now , there is university security guards on every door .
`` We 've had a conversation with security - we 've made it clear that we are legally protected , there 's not much they can to get rid of us .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to my knowledge .
`` Police did turn up earlier - they just stood outside the door for a while then left , they never came to speak to us . ''
A University of Manchester spokesperson said : “ We are aware of the protest by a handful of students in an empty residential building .
`` We have made it clear to them that they shouldn ’ t be there and that they may also be in contravention of current national Health Protection Regulations .
`` We are already engaging with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the issues being highlighted by the protestors .
`` The University is fully committed to freedom of expression .
”

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Students have occupied a University of Manchester building in protest at being told to pay full rent fees this term.
A group of around 15 students, mostly first years, have barricaded themselves into the top floor of Owens Park tower in Fallowfield.
The building normally lies empty.
This afternoon they unfurled banners out of the window with slogans including 'This is an occupied building UoM Rent Strike'.
The students say they have enough supplies of food and drink to last several weeks and will not leave until their demands have been met.
They want to meet the university's vice chancellor, Dame Nancy Rothwell, to discuss a discount on their rent fees due to the circumstances they have endured this term.
Students have been asked to pay around £1,500 on average for their rooms in Fallowfield halls of residence - despite spending much of it locked up and unable to leave or use many of the communal facilites.
The protesters also point out that students are now being asked to go home and vacate the accommodation for most of December.
(Image: UoM Rent Strike)
Ben McGowan, 18, is among those taking part in the rent strike.
He told the M.E.N up to 200 other students have refused to pay their full rent for the autumn term.
"The campaign has really ramped up in the last few weeks but the Uni has essentially just ignored us," said Ben.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"They said they were going to fine us 3 per cent extra per day that we didn't pay the rent.
"Then they sent this email saying they could kick us off our course, although they can't.
"We've tried to have a meeting and they've just refused. "
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"We want a discount on the rent because of what's happened this term, in terms of that facilities that meant to be covered by rent, things like common rooms - we've not got access.
"I think December should be wiped off when we're not in.
"The entire campus is shut down, the cost of uni upkeep must be down, there's no justification for the full fees.
"We are also calling for the university not to make any redundancies this year in solidarity with the staff."
(Image: UoM Rent Strike)
In a letter sent to Prof Rothwell, the students have suggested a discount of 40 per cent for the 2020/21 year.
The stand-off comes after students in Fallowfield reacted with fury to metal fencing being installed around halls of residence last week.
Students said they had no prior warning before workers began putting up the barriers last Thursday afternoon.
The University of Manchester initially said described the fencing and security guards at entrance points as 'new security measures' that were necessary as part of the national four-week lockdown.
Students said they felt as if they were being treated like prisoners while one parent told the M.E.N they were being 'penned in like animals.'
It comes amid widespread concerns about the mental health strain on students being asked to self-isolate due to coronavirus, often on their own and with little support.
Within hours of erecting the fence, the university management changed their mind, apologised for the 'distress' caused to students and said it would be taken down.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
But the same evening students took matters into their own hands and pulled the fence down themselves amid chaotic scenes on campus.
Ben says students at Owens Park tower tonight are maintaining social distancing and do not believe they are doing anything illegal.
"We got in without breaking anything," he said.
"The security must have noticed around midday - the place is surrounded now, there is university security guards on every door.
"We've had a conversation with security - we've made it clear that we are legally protected, there's not much they can to get rid of us.
"We're not doing anything illegal to my knowledge.
"Police did turn up earlier - they just stood outside the door for a while then left, they never came to speak to us."
(Image: Joel Goodman)
A University of Manchester spokesperson said: “We are aware of the protest by a handful of students in an empty residential building.
"We have made it clear to them that they shouldn’t be there and that they may also be in contravention of current national Health Protection Regulations.
"We are already engaging with elected Students’ Union representatives about many of the issues being highlighted by the protestors.
"The University is fully committed to freedom of expression.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--'Gutted' Mossop insists Salford remain on track for success

Salford captain Lee Mossop admits he was `` gutted '' when he found out Ian Watson was leaving the club , but believes the Red Devils remain on track for success .
The prop forward signed a new contract at the AJ Bell Stadium earlier this year , just days after Watson had done the same , citing the influence the former Swinton Lions boss has had on his performances .
`` It 's no secret that he 's revitalised my career , '' said Mossop , who will celebrate his testimonial year in 2021 .
`` He 's taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me to the point where I 'm playing the best rugby I 've ever played .
I 'm very , very thankful to him and I 'm gutted I ca n't carry on with him .
`` But I totally , totally understand his reasons .
He likes to challenge himself .
You can see what he 's achieved at Salford , but you probably take for granted how he 's done it .
`` We 've reached the last two major finals and we 've done it with spending close to half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Mossop believes that the club remains in a strong position , insisting the influence Watson has had will endure for some time to come .
`` I remember vividly when Michael Maguire came in at Wigan , we 'd gone from the year previous being close to relegation to winning a Grand Final in his first season .
`` The culture he instilled at Wigan is still there now , 10 years after he left .
I think it 's the same with Watto - we 've got a group of players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got the right sort of mentality and the setup off the field is first class because Ian put it in place .
`` When he made me captain , I said 'listen , I 'm not here just to pick up a few pay cheques and fizzle out the rest of my career .
That 's not what I 'm about ' .
`` He said 'we need to change that perception of Salford ' .
And Ian is the main reason for that .
We 're now seen as a team that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to carry that on now .
`` The squad we 've got is the best we 've ever had , so there 's no reason now why we ca n't kick on .
My main ambition to be at Salford is to lift some silverware and I still think we can do that within the next two years . ''
Mossop is hopeful that fans will be allowed back into stadiums in time to celebrate his testimonial with a pre-season fixture ahead of the 2021 season .
And he has paid tribute to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the special edition testimonial shirt .
`` I was really chuffed to be able to design the shirt and incorporate a couple of things that really meant a lot to me , '' he said .
`` I 've got my kids ' initials on the collar , the Cumbrian flag because I 'm massively proud of my heritage , but the main thing is that it 's based on an old-school Salford shirt .
`` I 'm massively thankful to Ian for bringing me into Salford , but it was the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I wanted to give the fans something back as well . ''
The shirt is available to purchase now at , with delivery guaranteed in time for Christmas on all orders before close of business Friday November 13 .

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Salford captain Lee Mossop admits he was "gutted" when he found out Ian Watson was leaving the club, but believes the Red Devils remain on track for success.
The prop forward signed a new contract at the AJ Bell Stadium earlier this year, just days after Watson had done the same, citing the influence the former Swinton Lions boss has had on his performances.
"It's no secret that he's revitalised my career," said Mossop, who will celebrate his testimonial year in 2021.
"He's taken me from the point where nobody wanted me to the point where I'm playing the best rugby I've ever played. I'm very, very thankful to him and I'm gutted I can't carry on with him.
"But I totally, totally understand his reasons. He likes to challenge himself. You can see what he's achieved at Salford, but you probably take for granted how he's done it.
"We've reached the last two major finals and we've done it with spending close to half the budget of every other team."
(Image: Isabel Pearce/SWpix.com)
Mossop believes that the club remains in a strong position, insisting the influence Watson has had will endure for some time to come.
"I remember vividly when Michael Maguire came in at Wigan, we'd gone from the year previous being close to relegation to winning a Grand Final in his first season.
"The culture he instilled at Wigan is still there now, 10 years after he left. I think it's the same with Watto - we've got a group of players now who are winners, they've got the right sort of mentality and the setup off the field is first class because Ian put it in place.
"When he made me captain, I said 'listen, I'm not here just to pick up a few pay cheques and fizzle out the rest of my career. That's not what I'm about'.
"He said 'we need to change that perception of Salford'. And Ian is the main reason for that. We're now seen as a team that competes in major finals and we need to carry that on now.
"The squad we've got is the best we've ever had, so there's no reason now why we can't kick on. My main ambition to be at Salford is to lift some silverware and I still think we can do that within the next two years."
Mossop is hopeful that fans will be allowed back into stadiums in time to celebrate his testimonial with a pre-season fixture ahead of the 2021 season.
And he has paid tribute to the Red Devils with the design of the special edition testimonial shirt.
"I was really chuffed to be able to design the shirt and incorporate a couple of things that really meant a lot to me," he said.
"I've got my kids' initials on the collar, the Cumbrian flag because I'm massively proud of my heritage, but the main thing is that it's based on an old-school Salford shirt.
"I'm massively thankful to Ian for bringing me into Salford, but it was the club that took a risk on me, so I wanted to give the fans something back as well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--First look inside the new I’m A Celebrity camp at Welsh castle

Fans of I ’ m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here have been given a first glimpse at the new UK camp .
Producers say the show has been reinvented for its new home in Gwrych Castle , Abergele , but promise that everything viewers love about the series in its usual Australian setting will remain .
Contestants , including athlete Sir Mo Farah , Coronation Street star Beverley Callard and journalist Victoria Derbyshire , will be facing trials in the castle , rather than the jungle , when the show returns this Sunday .
Production teams from ITV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several weeks ahead of the show transforming the derelict 19th century Grade I-listed manor ready for the new series - the first to be filmed in the UK .
Executive producer Tom Gould said : “ Once we decided and committed to doing this , it has been a real labour of love and a chance to reimagine and reinvent the show , but also keep the parts of it we know viewers know and love and recognise.
” For the first time in its 20 year history , the show has moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outback , relocating to the ruined castle which sits in the hillside above the market town of Abergele .
Just minutes from the town centre and visible from the A55 trunk road on the north Wales coast , the set is tucked away in the former Dundonald estate .
The cast will be limited to the site , away from prying eyes , with the castle courtyard and their living and sleeping quarters inside the ruined building .
There are some indoor areas that have been created by the production team that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weather - but campmates will need to use a wood splitter to chop logs for a campfire to keep themselves warm .
They will also need to pump a boiler to provide them with enough lukewarm water for their daily ablutions .
Sleeping quarters are in what was the castle laundry and provide the stars with either a hammock or an iron bed , topped with a thin mattress , surrounded by ivy , moss and possibly some spiders .
The living quarters feature a large fireplace for the camp to gather around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be delivered on a dumbwaiter .
Showering will be different from the usual jungle scenes , with a hand-operated shower , coming from a watering can above a tin bathtub .
meaning celebrities will have to be accompanied by a pal to work the shower while they wash .
The courtyard includes a well , where the stars will pump whatever water is needed , and the castle privy , which will need to be emptied regularly by hand .
Also off the courtyard is the boiler room and a lookout point where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for more private moments .
When the time comes for them to leave the camp , the stars will head out through a portcullis gate and huge castle doors before heading down the hill to an indoor studio , overlooking views of the Irish Sea .
What about the trials ?
From the camp , those selected to take part in trials will head down an impressive stone staircase , lined with lanterns , to meet presenters Ant and Dec. Mr Gould said the trials will take place in various locations , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because of the time difference with Australia , this year ’ s series will see them taking place at night after the live show finishes .
What will we recognise ?
Fans will recognise some familiar elements in the camp , including the red telephone box which campmates use to win treats by answering a question .
This year they will be competing for Castle Coins , rather than Dingo Dollars .
But this year the treats will be dished out by Kiosk Cledwyn from Ye Olde Shoppe , or Yr Hen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Welsh .
Mr Gould said : “ He is Kiosk Kev ’ s long-lost Welsh cousin and he is every bit as grumpy .
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Fans of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here have been given a first glimpse at the new UK camp.
Producers say the show has been reinvented for its new home in Gwrych Castle, Abergele, but promise that everything viewers love about the series in its usual Australian setting will remain.
Contestants, including athlete Sir Mo Farah, Coronation Street star Beverley Callard and journalist Victoria Derbyshire, will be facing trials in the castle, rather than the jungle, when the show returns this Sunday.
Production teams from ITV have been busy at the site for several weeks ahead of the show transforming the derelict 19th century Grade I-listed manor ready for the new series - the first to be filmed in the UK.
Executive producer Tom Gould said: “Once we decided and committed to doing this, it has been a real labour of love and a chance to reimagine and reinvent the show, but also keep the parts of it we know viewers know and love and recognise.”
For the first time in its 20 year history, the show has moved from the leafy tropics of the Australian outback, relocating to the ruined castle which sits in the hillside above the market town of Abergele.
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Just minutes from the town centre and visible from the A55 trunk road on the north Wales coast, the set is tucked away in the former Dundonald estate.
The cast will be limited to the site, away from prying eyes, with the castle courtyard and their living and sleeping quarters inside the ruined building.
What's inside?
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There are some indoor areas that have been created by the production team that will provide some respite from the harsh Welsh weather - but campmates will need to use a wood splitter to chop logs for a campfire to keep themselves warm.
They will also need to pump a boiler to provide them with enough lukewarm water for their daily ablutions.
Sleeping quarters are in what was the castle laundry and provide the stars with either a hammock or an iron bed, topped with a thin mattress, surrounded by ivy, moss and possibly some spiders.
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The living quarters feature a large fireplace for the camp to gather around and cook their meals, which will be delivered on a dumbwaiter.
Showering will be different from the usual jungle scenes, with a hand-operated shower, coming from a watering can above a tin bathtub. meaning celebrities will have to be accompanied by a pal to work the shower while they wash.
The courtyard includes a well, where the stars will pump whatever water is needed, and the castle privy, which will need to be emptied regularly by hand.
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Also off the courtyard is the boiler room and a lookout point where the celebs might be able to come for more private moments.
When the time comes for them to leave the camp, the stars will head out through a portcullis gate and huge castle doors before heading down the hill to an indoor studio, overlooking views of the Irish Sea.
What about the trials?
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From the camp, those selected to take part in trials will head down an impressive stone staircase, lined with lanterns, to meet presenters Ant and Dec.
Mr Gould said the trials will take place in various locations, including the dungeons and the crypt, and, because of the time difference with Australia, this year’s series will see them taking place at night after the live show finishes.
What will we recognise?
Fans will recognise some familiar elements in the camp, including the red telephone box which campmates use to win treats by answering a question.
This year they will be competing for Castle Coins, rather than Dingo Dollars.
But this year the treats will be dished out by Kiosk Cledwyn from Ye Olde Shoppe, or Yr Hen Siop, as it is known in Welsh.
Mr Gould said: “He is Kiosk Kev’s long-lost Welsh cousin and he is every bit as grumpy.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--UK records highest daily number of coronavirus cases with more than 33,400

More than 33,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK in the past day .
The government confirmed that as of 9am on Thursday , there had been a further 33,470 lab-confirmed cases of Covid-19 .
It is the highest daily figure recorded since the outbreak began .
It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 1,290,195 .
Data on the number of deaths recorded in the past 24 hours has not yet been released .
While it looks there is a surge in Covid cases , experts have previously warned that describing the daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misleading ” as it is not clear how many people were actually infected during the height of the first wave , due to a lack of community testing at the time .
Today 's figures come almost a week after a mass testing pilot was rolled out in Liverpool .
In Greater Manchester hospitals , a further 46 people have died after contracting coronavirus .
NHS England said on Thursday that a further 317 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England , bringing the total number of confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patients were aged between 33 and 98 .
All except nine , aged between 48 and 81 , had known underlying health conditions .
The deaths were between October 10 and November 11 .
According to the latest weekly surveillance report from Public Health England , Covid-19 case rates in England are rising for all age groups .
The highest rate continues to be among 20 to 29 year-olds , which stood at 358.9 cases per 100,000 people in the week to November 8 , up from 347.1 in the previous week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rose from 301.0 to 314.3 , and for 40 to 49 year-olds it rose from 289.6 to 294.1 .
Looking at older age groups , the rate climbed from 129.0 to 135.0 for those aged 70 to 79 , and from 192.4 to 217.1 for those aged 80 and over .
In Wales , there have been a further 867 cases of coronavirus recorded on Thursday , bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 63,151 .
Public Health Wales reported another 34 deaths , taking the total in Wales since the start @ @ @ @ @ @

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More than 33,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK in the past day.
The government confirmed that as of 9am on Thursday, there had been a further 33,470 lab-confirmed cases of Covid-19.
It is the highest daily figure recorded since the outbreak began.
It brings the total number of cases in the UK to 1,290,195.
Data on the number of deaths recorded in the past 24 hours has not yet been released.
While it looks there is a surge in Covid cases, experts have previously warned that describing the daily figure as a record could be “misleading” as it is not clear how many people were actually infected during the height of the first wave, due to a lack of community testing at the time.
Today's figures come almost a week after a mass testing pilot was rolled out in Liverpool.
In Greater Manchester hospitals, a further 46 people have died after contracting coronavirus.
NHS England said on Thursday that a further 317 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 35,640.
Patients were aged between 33 and 98. All except nine, aged between 48 and 81, had known underlying health conditions.
The deaths were between October 10 and November 11.
According to the latest weekly surveillance report from Public Health England, Covid-19 case rates in England are rising for all age groups.
The highest rate continues to be among 20 to 29 year-olds, which stood at 358.9 cases per 100,000 people in the week to November 8, up from 347.1 in the previous week.
Among 30 to 39 year-olds the rate rose from 301.0 to 314.3, and for 40 to 49 year-olds it rose from 289.6 to 294.1.
Looking at older age groups, the rate climbed from 129.0 to 135.0 for those aged 70 to 79, and from 192.4 to 217.1 for those aged 80 and over.
In Wales, there have been a further 867 cases of coronavirus recorded on Thursday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 63,151.
Public Health Wales reported another 34 deaths, taking the total in Wales since the start of the pandemic to 2,142.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Man United asked England Under-21s not to select Mason Greenwood

Manchester United asked England not to select Mason Greenwood for Under-21s duty this month as he needs rest due to a series of minor injuries and personal problems .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Gareth Southgate discussed Greenwood before the England boss named his squad last week .
With Greenwood not picked for senior action for the three fixtures during this international break he could have returned to the Under-21 squad , but Aidy Boothroyd has revealed United wanted him to be rested Greenwood has n't made an England squad since his indiscretion in Iceland in September , when he broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girls back to the team hotel .
Both players were sent home at the time and then left out by Southgate for the October fixtures , but Foden has returned for games against Republic of Ireland , Belgium and Iceland this month .
Greenwood 's absence is down to concerns around his fitness and mindset , rather than any disciplinary issues around the United forward .
The 19-year-old has won four caps for the Under-21s , but he is n't part of Boothroyd 's latest squad for Euro U-21 Championship qualifiers against Andorra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday and Tuesday .
`` It was felt from Man United that the best course of action was to sit out this one .
He has had a lot of niggling injuries and a lot of things going on in his life , '' Boothroyd said of Greenwood 's omission .
`` At this moment in time he has n't made this particular squad nor the senior squad but having worked with him and knowing the sort of player and character he is , I am sure he will bounce back and be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because he is a very good player . ''

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Manchester United asked England not to select Mason Greenwood for Under-21s duty this month as he needs rest due to a series of minor injuries and personal problems.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Gareth Southgate discussed Greenwood before the England boss named his squad last week. With Greenwood not picked for senior action for the three fixtures during this international break he could have returned to the Under-21 squad, but Aidy Boothroyd has revealed United wanted him to be rested
Greenwood hasn't made an England squad since his indiscretion in Iceland in September, when he broke COVID-19 protocols with Phil Foden by inviting girls back to the team hotel.
Both players were sent home at the time and then left out by Southgate for the October fixtures, but Foden has returned for games against Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Iceland this month.
Greenwood's absence is down to concerns around his fitness and mindset, rather than any disciplinary issues around the United forward. The 19-year-old has won four caps for the Under-21s, but he isn't part of Boothroyd's latest squad for Euro U-21 Championship qualifiers against Andorra and Albania, which take place on Thursday and Tuesday.
"It was felt from Man United that the best course of action was to sit out this one. He has had a lot of niggling injuries and a lot of things going on in his life," Boothroyd said of Greenwood's omission.
"At this moment in time he hasn't made this particular squad nor the senior squad but having worked with him and knowing the sort of player and character he is, I am sure he will bounce back and be in and around it come March, because he is a very good player."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Manchester's Diwali celebrations go digital with live-streamed festival of light

Manchester 's Diwali celebrations have gone digital this year with a live-streamed festival of light .
The five-day Hindu festival begins today with the main day of celebration falling on Saturday November 14 this year .
Symbolising the victory of light over darkness , good over evil and knowledge over ignorance , the event is usually marked with fireworks , family feasts , gifts and the lighting of lamps and candles .
But as with most events in 2020 , this year 's celebrations will be more muted thanks to the current lockdown in England .
Organisers of Manchester 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Albert Square , have taken the festivities online instead with a programme of free , live-streamed music , dance , storytelling and workshops .
The highlight will be a spectacular headline show , The Homecoming , on Saturday .
Created and produced by outdoor arts specialists Walk the Plank , the 20-minute performance of fire and dance will tell the final part of the Diwali story , culminating in the spectacular lighting up of Ravana , the 10-headed demon king of Lanka .
The Diwali celebrations centre around the sacred Sanskrit text Ramayana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - the seventh human incarnation of the god Vishnu - and his wife Sita .
Banished from their kingdom by Rama 's stepmother , the prince and princess went to live in the forest - where Sita was captured by Ravana and taken to his palace .
Rama searched for her with the help of Hanuman , the monkey king , and eventually defeated the demon with his magic arrow .
Oil lamps were lit across the land to guide the couple 's journey home - hence the tradition of lighting lamps , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Diwali .
The Homecoming will be live-streamed from 7pm on Saturday .
You can tune in and find the full programme of festivities at digitaldiwali.co.uk .

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Manchester's Diwali celebrations have gone digital this year with a live-streamed festival of light.
The five-day Hindu festival begins today with the main day of celebration falling on Saturday November 14 this year.
Symbolising the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance, the event is usually marked with fireworks, family feasts, gifts and the lighting of lamps and candles.
But as with most events in 2020, this year's celebrations will be more muted thanks to the current lockdown in England.
Organisers of Manchester's Dashehra Diwali Mela, normally held in Albert Square, have taken the festivities online instead with a programme of free, live-streamed music, dance, storytelling and workshops.
The highlight will be a spectacular headline show, The Homecoming, on Saturday.
Created and produced by outdoor arts specialists Walk the Plank, the 20-minute performance of fire and dance will tell the final part of the Diwali story, culminating in the spectacular lighting up of Ravana, the 10-headed demon king of Lanka.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The Diwali celebrations centre around the sacred Sanskrit text Ramayana, which tells the story of Rama - the seventh human incarnation of the god Vishnu - and his wife Sita.
Banished from their kingdom by Rama's stepmother, the prince and princess went to live in the forest - where Sita was captured by Ravana and taken to his palace.
Rama searched for her with the help of Hanuman, the monkey king, and eventually defeated the demon with his magic arrow.
Oil lamps were lit across the land to guide the couple's journey home - hence the tradition of lighting lamps, or diyas, in people's windows at Diwali.
The Homecoming will be live-streamed from 7pm on Saturday. You can tune in and find the full programme of festivities at digitaldiwali.co.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Real Housewives star went to anti-lockdown protest - this is what she has to say

A former Real Housewives of Cheshire star attended the anti-lockdown protest in Piccadilly Gardens on Sunday .
Leanne Brown , who starred in the show until 2018 , said she knows many have lost their lives to the virus and feels 'deeply sorry ' for those affected .
But the mum 'stands for all the people that have and are being affected now and for many years to come due to the lockdowns ' , she said .
Greater Manchester Police said around as many as 600 people attended the 'Rise Up Manchester ' rally .
It saw scores of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposition to restrictions , while anti-lockdown banners were held by people in the crowd .
A total of four people were detained .
Coronavirus infection rates in Greater Manchester remain far higher than the average in England .
According to the latest figures published yesterday , the Covid-19 infection rate currently stands at 492 cases per 100,000 people .
Mayor Andy Burnham said the region 's second wave may have now peaked , but the pressure on hospitals is expected to continue to increase in the coming weeks .
Rules preventing people from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ household during the current lockdown apply to protests , Home Office officials confirmed .
GMP said they issued 25 Fixed Penalty Notices of £200 for breaches of the law following the protest .
The organiser , Paul Boys , 40 , from Trafford , was also handed a fine of £10,000 the force said .
Leanne told the Manchester Evening News she had not received a fine .
Explaining her reasons for attending the event , she said : `` First and foremost it was an organised gathering to commemorate our fallen heroes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a former veteran ( amongst many others that attended ) was liaising with officers to make sure it was all done legally .
`` This was then infiltrated 45 minutes before and Paul was told it was n't able to go ahead . ''
When asked how she thought the protest went and whether she regretted attending , she replied : `` It was stated in parliament this week that protests are the oxygen of a democratic government , without the ability to protest you are no longer living in a democracy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a public figure could be seen as irresponsible , she added : `` I am deeply sorry for those that have been affected by this virus and I know many have lost lives , but I stand for all the people that have and are being affected now and for many years to come due to the lockdowns . ''
She cited the impact on livelihoods and mental health , including rates of suicide , and claims the protests held earlier in the year during lockdown 'never resulted in any spike ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ generations ' due to the 'social conditioning ' which will have an impact on their mental health .
The event was condemned by Greater Manchester Police .
Following the protest , Assistant Chief Con Mabs Hussain said : `` Greater Manchester Police responded to a large gathering in Piccadilly Gardens , Manchester City Centre .
At the peak of the gathering , in excess of 600 people were in attendance .
`` I would like to use this opportunity to publically condemn this gathering .
`` Both the organisers and attendees were irresponsible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also responding to calls regarding serious incidents and people who are in immediate danger across Greater Manchester .
`` Before and during this gathering , officers followed guidance to engage with the organiser and attendees , explain the restrictions and encourage compliance .
Unfortunately , the encouragement was ignored which resulted in officers progressing to enforcement . ''
He said that while responding to the gathering , a number of officers were injured .

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A former Real Housewives of Cheshire star attended the anti-lockdown protest in Piccadilly Gardens on Sunday.
Leanne Brown, who starred in the show until 2018, said she knows many have lost their lives to the virus and feels 'deeply sorry' for those affected.
But the mum 'stands for all the people that have and are being affected now and for many years to come due to the lockdowns', she said.
Greater Manchester Police said around as many as 600 people attended the 'Rise Up Manchester' rally.
It saw scores of people take to loudspeakers to voice their opposition to restrictions, while anti-lockdown banners were held by people in the crowd.
A total of four people were detained.
Coronavirus infection rates in Greater Manchester remain far higher than the average in England.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
According to the latest figures published yesterday, the Covid-19 infection rate currently stands at 492 cases per 100,000 people.
Mayor Andy Burnham said the region's second wave may have now peaked, but the pressure on hospitals is expected to continue to increase in the coming weeks.
Rules preventing people from meeting more than one person from another household during the current lockdown apply to protests, Home Office officials confirmed.
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GMP said they issued 25 Fixed Penalty Notices of £200 for breaches of the law following the protest.
The organiser, Paul Boys, 40, from Trafford, was also handed a fine of £10,000 the force said.
Leanne told the Manchester Evening News she had not received a fine.
(Image: Wake Up UK)
Explaining her reasons for attending the event, she said: "First and foremost it was an organised gathering to commemorate our fallen heroes and the organiser, Paul Boys, a former veteran (amongst many others that attended) was liaising with officers to make sure it was all done legally.
"This was then infiltrated 45 minutes before and Paul was told it wasn't able to go ahead."
When asked how she thought the protest went and whether she regretted attending, she replied: "It was stated in parliament this week that protests are the oxygen of a democratic government, without the ability to protest you are no longer living in a democracy."
Responding to claims her actions as a public figure could be seen as irresponsible, she added: "I am deeply sorry for those that have been affected by this virus and I know many have lost lives, but I stand for all the people that have and are being affected now and for many years to come due to the lockdowns."
(Image: Wake Up UK)
She cited the impact on livelihoods and mental health, including rates of suicide, and claims the protests held earlier in the year during lockdown 'never resulted in any spike'.
And she said she fears for 'future generations' due to the 'social conditioning' which will have an impact on their mental health.
The event was condemned by Greater Manchester Police.
Following the protest, Assistant Chief Con Mabs Hussain said: "Greater Manchester Police responded to a large gathering in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester City Centre. At the peak of the gathering, in excess of 600 people were in attendance.
"I would like to use this opportunity to publically condemn this gathering.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Both the organisers and attendees were irresponsible - increasing demand on police who are also responding to calls regarding serious incidents and people who are in immediate danger across Greater Manchester.
"Before and during this gathering, officers followed guidance to engage with the organiser and attendees, explain the restrictions and encourage compliance. Unfortunately, the encouragement was ignored which resulted in officers progressing to enforcement."
He said that while responding to the gathering, a number of officers were injured.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Man arrested after officer left with life-changing injuries from firework attack

A man has been arrested after a police officer was left with life-changing injuries when he was struck by a firework on Bonfire Night .
After reports of an illegal gathering at an address on Vine Street in Gorton , police attended and were attacked with fireworks being aimed at the responding officers .
One of the fireworks hit a male officer in the head and exploded on impact .
Despite not initially requiring medical treatment , the officer was later found to have suffered life-changing injuries to his ear .
An investigation was launched and a 24-year-old man has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assault .
He remains in custody for questioning .
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said : `` This was an outrageous attack on our officers which has left one of them with life-changing injuries .
We are doing all we can to support him at this time as he continues with his recovery .
`` It is shocking to yet again see fireworks effectively being used as a weapon .
The injuries caused to my officer will have a significant impact on him for some time to come and potentially for life .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should not be subject to attacks like this .
“ I have publicly called for the sale of fireworks to be restricted even further since 2018 .
It is my opinion they should only be used at organised events .
Many people , myself included , like to watch fireworks , but this must surely be in a safe and controlled environment ?
`` It is a testament to the officer in this case that a week on he has been able to continue his duties ; this demonstrates the resilience , character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a credit to Greater Manchester .
`` An investigation is underway , and while we have made an arrest in connection with this incident , our detectives are still pursuing several lines of enquiry to ensure that those responsible for this are brought to justice . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 1965 of 05/11/2020 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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A man has been arrested after a police officer was left with life-changing injuries when he was struck by a firework on Bonfire Night.
After reports of an illegal gathering at an address on Vine Street in Gorton, police attended and were attacked with fireworks being aimed at the responding officers.
One of the fireworks hit a male officer in the head and exploded on impact.
Despite not initially requiring medical treatment, the officer was later found to have suffered life-changing injuries to his ear.
An investigation was launched and a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault. He remains in custody for questioning.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: "This was an outrageous attack on our officers which has left one of them with life-changing injuries. We are doing all we can to support him at this time as he continues with his recovery.
"It is shocking to yet again see fireworks effectively being used as a weapon. The injuries caused to my officer will have a significant impact on him for some time to come and potentially for life. Officers doing their job in protecting the public should not be subject to attacks like this.
“I have publicly called for the sale of fireworks to be restricted even further since 2018. It is my opinion they should only be used at organised events. Many people, myself included, like to watch fireworks, but this must surely be in a safe and controlled environment?
"It is a testament to the officer in this case that a week on he has been able to continue his duties; this demonstrates the resilience, character and commitment of our officers and they are a credit to Greater Manchester.
"An investigation is underway, and while we have made an arrest in connection with this incident, our detectives are still pursuing several lines of enquiry to ensure that those responsible for this are brought to justice."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 1965 of 05/11/2020 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Emotional scenes as dozens honour ex-Man City academy player Jeremy Wisten

Friends , family , and former teammates gathered for the funeral of former Man City academy player Jeremy Wisten today .
Hundreds of tributes have poured in for the 18-year-old after the footballer 's shock death last month .
Jeremy , an extremely talented player , had until May 2019 been part of the Manchester City academy .
He was tragically found unresponsive at the family home in Wythenshawe on October 26 , and despite the best efforts of medics he could not be saved .
On Friday morning , hundreds of people gathered outside St George 's Church in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the popular teenager .
The sun shone as one by one friends and fellow academy players of Jeremy arrived at the funeral , many bearing bouquets of flowers .
Dozens of the footballer 's friends wore t-shirts or jumpers with a picture of Jeremy , and the words `` Rest in Peace '' , and `` fly boy , flight high . ''
Crowds fell silent as the cortege arrived , followed by Jeremy 's family , who were travelling behind in limousines having set off from the family home in Wythenshawe .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be seen next to the coffin , which was carried into the church by a group of young men , thought to be Jeremy 's friends .
Scores of people waited outside as the ceremony commenced , with friends and teammates allowed to go into the church in small groups to pay their respects .
The funeral procession left the church for southern cemetery , where an intimate burial ceremony was due to take place this afternoon .
Jeremy 's heartbroken parents have announced that money raised in a fundraiser set up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mental health charity Sporting Minds UK .
His father Manila , 53 , and mother , Grace Wisten , 46 , said they `` could n't have asked for a better son '' and that they will `` miss him so much . ''
Speaking to the M.E.N previously , Manila said : `` We are very saddened and shocked by our son 's death .
`` We love him and always will love him .
`` He was a very happy boy who was taken away too soon .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He loved football and was aiming for a career in the game .
`` He was very popular at Manchester City , at school and with his friends .
Not just here but also in his homeland in Malawi . ''
`` We have been inundated with messages from different types of people we would not expect to hear from '' he added .
`` We are very grateful for that and it has helped us to cope .
But it is still so difficult to understand how we came to be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned 18 last month and who has two older sisters , came to the UK from Malawi with his family in 2003 when he was just a baby , living in Trafford before moving to Wythenshawe three years ago .
He attended Altrincham Church of England Primary School and Wellington high school in Timperley before later moving to St Bede 's College in south Manchester .
His family said the United supporting teenager , who was a centre-back but could play across the defence , played for Altrincham FC and De La Salle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City 's Elite Squad at under-13 level in 2016 .
Jeremy 's parents said a knee ligament injury derailed his progress and meant he was unable to move up to the next level at the academy .
He tried for other clubs , but due to not haven played for a long period of time , this proved very difficult , his parents said .
They said it was not immediately obvious to them that their son was suffering with any mental health difficulties .
And they are now calling for more mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more mental health support for young people , both in the education system and in football .
In a statement , Man City said : `` The Manchester City family are saddened to learn of the passing of former Academy player Jeremy Wisten .
“ We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family .
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
” Former academy teammates Tommy Doyle , Liam Delap and Cole Palmer , who have now made their first team debuts , joined established stars Raheem Sterling and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngster .
City legend Vincent Kompany tweeted saying : `` Very saddened to hear about the passing of Jeremy Wisten .
My thoughts are with his family and friends .
This is truly devastating news .
RIP Jeremy . ''
A crowdfunding campaign raising for money for his family has already raised nearly £20,000 .

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Friends, family, and former teammates gathered for the funeral of former Man City academy player Jeremy Wisten today.
Hundreds of tributes have poured in for the 18-year-old after the footballer's shock death last month.
Jeremy, an extremely talented player, had until May 2019 been part of the Manchester City academy.
He was tragically found unresponsive at the family home in Wythenshawe on October 26, and despite the best efforts of medics he could not be saved.
On Friday morning, hundreds of people gathered outside St George's Church in Altrincham to pay their final respects to the popular teenager.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
The sun shone as one by one friends and fellow academy players of Jeremy arrived at the funeral, many bearing bouquets of flowers.
Dozens of the footballer's friends wore t-shirts or jumpers with a picture of Jeremy, and the words "Rest in Peace", and "fly boy, flight high."
Crowds fell silent as the cortege arrived, followed by Jeremy's family, who were travelling behind in limousines having set off from the family home in Wythenshawe.
A funeral wreath spelling "Jeremy" could be seen next to the coffin, which was carried into the church by a group of young men, thought to be Jeremy's friends.
Scores of people waited outside as the ceremony commenced, with friends and teammates allowed to go into the church in small groups to pay their respects.
The funeral procession left the church for southern cemetery, where an intimate burial ceremony was due to take place this afternoon.
Jeremy's heartbroken parents are asking for people to donate any money they can to mental health charity Sporting Minds UK, in his memory.
His father Manila, 53, and mother, Grace Wisten, 46, said they "couldn't have asked for a better son" and that they will "miss him so much."
Speaking to the M.E.N previously, Manila said: "We are very saddened and shocked by our son's death. "We love him and always will love him. "He was a very happy boy who was taken away too soon.
"He was very friendly and always smiling. He loved football and was aiming for a career in the game.
"He was very popular at Manchester City, at school and with his friends. Not just here but also in his homeland in Malawi."
"We have been inundated with messages from different types of people we would not expect to hear from" he added.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
"We are very grateful for that and it has helped us to cope. But it is still so difficult to understand how we came to be in this situation."
Jeremy, who turned 18 last month and who has two older sisters, came to the UK from Malawi with his family in 2003 when he was just a baby, living in Trafford before moving to Wythenshawe three years ago.
He attended Altrincham Church of England Primary School and Wellington high school in Timperley before later moving to St Bede's College in south Manchester.
His family said the United supporting teenager, who was a centre-back but could play across the defence, played for Altrincham FC and De La Salle FC in Salford before becoming part of City's Elite Squad at under-13 level in 2016.
Jeremy's parents said a knee ligament injury derailed his progress and meant he was unable to move up to the next level at the academy.
He tried for other clubs, but due to not haven played for a long period of time, this proved very difficult, his parents said.
They said it was not immediately obvious to them that their son was suffering with any mental health difficulties.
And they are now calling for more mental health education for parents as well as more mental health support for young people, both in the education system and in football.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
In a statement, Man City said: "The Manchester City family are saddened to learn of the passing of former Academy player Jeremy Wisten.
“We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.”
Former academy teammates Tommy Doyle, Liam Delap and Cole Palmer, who have now made their first team debuts, joined established stars Raheem Sterling and Aymeric Laporte in paying tribute to the youngster.
City legend Vincent Kompany tweeted saying: "Very saddened to hear about the passing of Jeremy Wisten. My thoughts are with his family and friends. This is truly devastating news. RIP Jeremy."
A crowdfunding campaign raising for money for his family has already raised nearly £20,000.
You can donate to Sporting Minds UK here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Loaded pistol wrapped in plastic and rusted revolver stashed at man's house

A man has been jailed after police found guns stashed at his home in Oldham .
Mark McNamara , 28 , admitted to stashing weapons when police raided his house back in October .
Officers executed a warrant at a property on Bankfield Drive as a part of an ongoing investigation into firearms supply , on Monday October 12 .
They found two firearms hidden at the property .
A black pistol , which was loaded with a magazine , was found wrapped in black plastic in the garden .
McNamara was arrested at the scene and admitted to stashing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to police further about where he acquired them or who for .
McNamara , of Bankfield Drive , Oldham , was today sentenced to six years in prison at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court .
He had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon .
Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Mossop , of Greater Manchester Police ’ s Serious Crime Unit , said : “ This operation removed two potentially lethal weapons from Greater Manchester ’ s streets .
“ This successful warrant and today ’ s court result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organised crime and making Oldham , and Greater Manchester as a whole , safer by eliminating the scourge of illegal firearms .
“ I ’ d like to thank the officers involved with the original warrant and their hard work in helping to secure this prosecution .
“ If you suspect someone of possessing an illegal firearm , then contact police immediately .
You may be helping to save a life.
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A man has been jailed after police found guns stashed at his home in Oldham.
Mark McNamara, 28, admitted to stashing weapons when police raided his house back in October.
Officers executed a warrant at a property on Bankfield Drive as a part of an ongoing investigation into firearms supply, on Monday October 12.
(Image: GMP)
They found two firearms hidden at the property.
A black pistol, which was loaded with a magazine, was found wrapped in black plastic in the garden.
Nearby was a rusted silver revolver found within a black bag inside a backpack.
McNamara was arrested at the scene and admitted to stashing the weapons, before refusing to speak to police further about where he acquired them or who for.
(Image: GMP)
McNamara, of Bankfield Drive, Oldham, was today sentenced to six years in prison at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
He had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon.
Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Mossop, of Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Crime Unit, said: “This operation removed two potentially lethal weapons from Greater Manchester’s streets.
“This successful warrant and today’s court result shows that we remain committed to tackling organised crime and making Oldham, and Greater Manchester as a whole, safer by eliminating the scourge of illegal firearms.
(Image: GMP)
“I’d like to thank the officers involved with the original warrant and their hard work in helping to secure this prosecution.
“If you suspect someone of possessing an illegal firearm, then contact police immediately. You may be helping to save a life.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or reports can be made anonymously via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
Alternatively, report online at www.gmp.police.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Plans for new housing estate in Tameside set for sign off despite 250 objectors

Controversial plans for a new housing estate are being recommended for approval - despite more than 250 objectors , who argue the development will cause ‘ complete chaos ’ .
Tameside ’ s planning committee is set to vote on proposals to build 21 family homes on land at Brookfields in Mossley .
The development by Clements Court Properties Limited is planned to comprise of four and five-bedroom properties which would be a mixture of two and three storeys high .
It would be built around two cul-de-sacs with access taken from Spring Street .
Temporary construction access is proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led to widespread objection , including from Mossley Town Council , MP Jonathan Reynolds and ward councillors .
A petition launched online against the proposals has been signed by 564 people , according to the committee report .
The main focus for the opposition of councillors Tafheen Sharif , Stephen and Jack Homer is around construction traffic using Stamford Road and future residents using Archer Street which is ‘ heavily congested ’ .
In their submission , they state : “ Stamford Road is the main highway serving Bottom Mossley to top Mossley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Further traffic movements would be a risk to pupils of the primary school.
” They also state that there could be potential flooding issues due to the topography of the site - and object to the loss of the green space .
Mr Reynolds states that using Stamford Road for construction access would be ‘ highly disruptive ’ to vehicles and pedestrians in Mossley .
Individual objectors raised a range of concerns , including that the highway network is already ‘ severely congested ’ and the plans showing insufficient parking .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of character for the area - and that the loss of trees would be ‘ unacceptable ’ .
There would be 18 groups of trees lost as part of the development of the site .
According to the planning report , it is proposed to retain an area of land within the northern boundary as public open space , which would be maintained by a management company .
An existing footpath linking Mill Lane to Stamford Street would be upgraded with new surfacing handrails and lighting .
A series of highway improvements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the widening of the existing carriageway , provision of new pedestrian pavements and the provision of dedicated off-street car parking areas for 23 vehicles .
Recommending approval , planners say that the developer should make a £25k section 106 contribution to fund improvements at Milton St Johns School .
“ The highways impacts have been reviewed and the LHA ( Local Highway Authority ) are satisfied that the site can be appropriately accessed , ” officers state .
“ The high quality properties would make a positive contribution to the local housing stock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be accommodated and presents a viable alternative to preventing heavy construction vehicles having to navigate Mill Lane and Spring Street.
” The design and access document submitted to Tameside council on behalf of the applicant states : “ Constraints and opportunities have been identified and addressed throughout .
“ The layout has been well considered in terms of design and security and strives to provide a desirable and pleasant place to live for all future residents .
“ The scheme is an efficient use of land and is in a sustainable area with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local towns and cities.
” The proposals will be ruled on at a virtual meeting on Wednesday , November 18 .

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Controversial plans for a new housing estate are being recommended for approval - despite more than 250 objectors, who argue the development will cause ‘complete chaos’.
Tameside’s planning committee is set to vote on proposals to build 21 family homes on land at Brookfields in Mossley.
The development by Clements Court Properties Limited is planned to comprise of four and five-bedroom properties which would be a mixture of two and three storeys high.
It would be built around two cul-de-sacs with access taken from Spring Street. Temporary construction access is proposed from Stamford Road.
The plans have led to widespread objection, including from Mossley Town Council, MP Jonathan Reynolds and ward councillors.
A petition launched online against the proposals has been signed by 564 people, according to the committee report.
The main focus for the opposition of councillors Tafheen Sharif, Stephen and Jack Homer is around construction traffic using Stamford Road and future residents using Archer Street which is ‘heavily congested’.
In their submission, they state: “Stamford Road is the main highway serving Bottom Mossley to top Mossley and the access would cause complete chaos.
“Further traffic movements would be a risk to pupils of the primary school.”
They also state that there could be potential flooding issues due to the topography of the site - and object to the loss of the green space.
Mr Reynolds states that using Stamford Road for construction access would be ‘highly disruptive’ to vehicles and pedestrians in Mossley.
(Image: Millson Group Ltd/Clements Court Properties Ltd)
Individual objectors raised a range of concerns, including that the highway network is already ‘severely congested’ and the plans showing insufficient parking.
They also argue the proposed houses are out of character for the area - and that the loss of trees would be ‘unacceptable’.
There would be 18 groups of trees lost as part of the development of the site.
According to the planning report, it is proposed to retain an area of land within the northern boundary as public open space, which would be maintained by a management company.
An existing footpath linking Mill Lane to Stamford Street would be upgraded with new surfacing handrails and lighting.
A series of highway improvements are also proposed to Spring Street including the widening of the existing carriageway, provision of new pedestrian pavements and the provision of dedicated off-street car parking areas for 23 vehicles.
Recommending approval, planners say that the developer should make a £25k section 106 contribution to fund improvements at Milton St Johns School.
“The highways impacts have been reviewed and the LHA (Local Highway Authority) are satisfied that the site can be appropriately accessed,” officers state.
“The design creates a positive and welcoming residential environment.
“The high quality properties would make a positive contribution to the local housing stock.
“The temporary construction access can be accommodated and presents a viable alternative to preventing heavy construction vehicles having to navigate Mill Lane and Spring Street.”
(Image: Millson Group Ltd/Clements Court Properties Ltd)
The design and access document submitted to Tameside council on behalf of the applicant states: “Constraints and opportunities have been identified and addressed throughout.
“The layout has been well considered in terms of design and security and strives to provide a desirable and pleasant place to live for all future residents.
“The scheme is an efficient use of land and is in a sustainable area with excellent transportation links to a number of local towns and cities.”
The proposals will be ruled on at a virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 18.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Green belt campaigners join forces ahead of crunch masterplan vote

Green belt campaigners have joined forces ahead of a crunch vote on the region ’ s long-term housing masterplan .
Councillors in Rochdale will decide whether to approve the controversial - and long-delayed - Greater Manchester Spatial Framework ( GMSF ) at an extraordinary meeting later this month .
The contentious blueprint sets out ambitious proposals for the next 17 years .
In Rochdale , this includes creating more than 10,000 new homes and 700,000 sq m of employment space .
Local leaders say it is vital to provide the homes and economic growth needed over the next 17 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traditionally lagged behind their southern counterparts .
Despite twice being redrawn , there remains fierce opposition to its plans to build on green belt and protected land .
This is particularly strong in Littleborough - home of the Hollingworth Lake beauty spot - which has been earmarked for 500 homes in the masterplan .
Plans include 300 homes on green belt next to the lake and 200 on ‘ open protected land ’ in the Roch Valley .
Also in the pipeline , though not part of the GMSF , is the redevelopment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide a housing estate of around 170 homes .
Littleborough has a Victorian street plan and a population of around 10,000 .
Many fear the proposed developments will lead to frequent flooding and that infrastructure will not cope with the influx of new residents .
Now three community groups - Littleborough Green Belt Group , Littleborough Civic Trust , and Littleborough Flood Resilience Group - have together in a bid to put pressure on councillors ahead of the big vote on November 25 .
Campaigner Kate Clegg - also Rochdale Lib Dems ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clock is ticking .
This will change Littleborough and Smithy Bridge beyond all recognition - unless people act now.
” The potential for increased flooding is high on the groups ’ agenda .
Campaigners say the green belt land serves a ‘ vital function ’ , with the moors soaking up millions of gallons of rainwater every year and acting as a ‘ giant sponge ’ .
Ian Jackson , of Littleborough Flood Resilience Group , said : “ Tarmac , bricks , flagstones and roof tiles do not absorb water - every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the moors capacity to protect the village .
Mr Jackson , also chairman of Littleborough Civic Trust , added : “ You only have to look back to Boxing Day 2015 - after weeks of sustained rain the moors could n't absorb any more water and a torrent inundated the village and then the town .
This could happen every year if these houses are built.
” And there are real fears that the area will struggle to cope should the proposed development go ahead .
Sara Berry , of Littleborough Green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , healthcare , emergency services and public transport have all been stripped to the bone and are barely capable of sustaining the village population now.
” And while the plans for the Roch Valley will be designed to include a residential relief road between Smithy Bridge Road and Albert Royds Street , campaigners say this does not solve Littleborough ’ s problems .
Ms Berry added : “ There are no plans to improve the road network - there will be no extra emergency services , no extra busses or trains , no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service infrastructure will have to cope with a 20 pc increase in population without additional support.
” Council leader Allen Brett is determined to get the GMSF over the line - and the council ’ s controlling Labour group look set to vote for the plans as things stand .
But the groups have found a sympathetic ear in the shape of Wardle and West Littleborough councillor John Taylor .
The Conservative opposes building on the green belt and believes the impacts of Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic call for a full reassessment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs .
He said : “ I genuinely want to see our town prosper with a vibrant economy , I really want to see our villages retain their unique identities and at the same time I wholeheartedly want to see us , as a borough , play our part in developing the wider conurbation .
“ However , and regrettably this is the wrong time and the wrong plan to achieve those.
” However , Coun John Blundell , cabinet member for a thriving economy , has warned that throwing out the GMSF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - building on the green belt .
He said : “ Without enough viable land to build on , developers can challenge the council ’ s plan .
We then then end up in a situation where developers can pick plum plots across the borough and the council will have little standing or resources to fight back.
” The councillor , who lives in Littleborough , said : “ Plans must be developed or we will see developers build over our green spaces in Littleborough .
They won ’ t go to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ones around here , and we must stop them.
” At the time of writing 750 people had signed an online petition against building on the green belt in Littleborough and Smithy Bridge and the GMSF .
Councillors will vote on whether Rochdale should adopt the GMSF at an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday , November 25 .

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Green belt campaigners have joined forces ahead of a crunch vote on the region’s long-term housing masterplan.
Councillors in Rochdale will decide whether to approve the controversial - and long-delayed - Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) at an extraordinary meeting later this month.
The contentious blueprint sets out ambitious proposals for the next 17 years. In Rochdale, this includes creating more than 10,000 new homes and 700,000 sq m of employment space.
Local leaders say it is vital to provide the homes and economic growth needed over the next 17 years, particularly as the northern boroughs have traditionally lagged behind their southern counterparts.
Despite twice being redrawn, there remains fierce opposition to its plans to build on green belt and protected land.
This is particularly strong in Littleborough - home of the Hollingworth Lake beauty spot - which has been earmarked for 500 homes in the masterplan.
Plans include 300 homes on green belt next to the lake and 200 on ‘open protected land’ in the Roch Valley.
Also in the pipeline, though not part of the GMSF, is the redevelopment of the old Akzo Nobel site to provide a housing estate of around 170 homes.
Littleborough has a Victorian street plan and a population of around 10,000. Many fear the proposed developments will lead to frequent flooding and that infrastructure will not cope with the influx of new residents.
Now three community groups - Littleborough Green Belt Group, Littleborough Civic Trust, and Littleborough Flood Resilience Group - have together in a bid to put pressure on councillors ahead of the big vote on November 25.
(Image: Kate Clegg)
Campaigner Kate Clegg - also Rochdale Lib Dems' environment spokesperson - said: “The clock is ticking. This will change Littleborough and Smithy Bridge beyond all recognition - unless people act now.”
The potential for increased flooding is high on the groups’ agenda.
Campaigners say the green belt land serves a ‘vital function’, with the moors soaking up millions of gallons of rainwater every year and acting as a ‘giant sponge’.
Ian Jackson, of Littleborough Flood Resilience Group, said: “Tarmac, bricks, flagstones and roof tiles do not absorb water - every house built on that land chips away at the moors capacity to protect the village.
Mr Jackson, also chairman of Littleborough Civic Trust, added: “You only have to look back to Boxing Day 2015 - after weeks of sustained rain the moors couldn't absorb any more water and a torrent inundated the village and then the town. This could happen every year if these houses are built.”
And there are real fears that the area will struggle to cope should the proposed development go ahead.
Sara Berry, of Littleborough Green Belt group, said: “Schools, healthcare, emergency services and public transport have all been stripped to the bone and are barely capable of sustaining the village population now.”
And while the plans for the Roch Valley will be designed to include a residential relief road between Smithy Bridge Road and Albert Royds Street, campaigners say this does not solve Littleborough’s problems.
Ms Berry added: “There are no plans to improve the road network - there will be no extra emergency services, no extra busses or trains, no new medical centre. The hopelessly overstretched service infrastructure will have to cope with a 20 pc increase in population without additional support.”
Council leader Allen Brett is determined to get the GMSF over the line - and the council’s controlling Labour group look set to vote for the plans as things stand.
But the groups have found a sympathetic ear in the shape of Wardle and West Littleborough councillor John Taylor.
The Conservative opposes building on the green belt and believes the impacts of Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic call for a full reassessment of future housing, transport and economic needs.
He said: “I genuinely want to see our town prosper with a vibrant economy, I really want to see our villages retain their unique identities and at the same time I wholeheartedly want to see us, as a borough, play our part in developing the wider conurbation.
“However, and regrettably this is the wrong time and the wrong plan to achieve those.”
However, Coun John Blundell, cabinet member for a thriving economy, has warned that throwing out the GMSF would lead to more - not less - building on the green belt.
He said: “Without enough viable land to build on, developers can challenge the council’s plan. We then then end up in a situation where developers can pick plum plots across the borough and the council will have little standing or resources to fight back.”
The councillor, who lives in Littleborough, said: “Plans must be developed or we will see developers build over our green spaces in Littleborough. They won’t go to the central area, they will go for ones around here, and we must stop them.”
At the time of writing 750 people had signed an online petition against building on the green belt in Littleborough and Smithy Bridge and the GMSF.
Councillors will vote on whether Rochdale should adopt the GMSF at an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, November 25.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-13--Bruno Fernandes says he ignored advice about his best position

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has revealed he ignored advice from his coaches about which position he should play in .
The Portuguese playmaker began life as a defender in his youth career and says he was advised to play in a deeper role if he ever wanted to become a 'top player ' .
Fernandes admits he can see why coaches backed him to make it as a defender in the professional game but says he had his own desires to play in a more advanced attacking role .
The 26-year-old is currently regarded as one of the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Europe and he has lifted the lid on how his drastic position change occurred .
“ I played central defender for the most part , when I started playing football , either central defence or right-back , ” Fernandes told the UTD podcast .
“ I liked to play as a right-back because I was aggressive at the time , I was that guy who wanted to give tackles and everything .
As a central defender , I was the free one , being prepared to follow the wingers if the right-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I was really good , I had a coach who said to me , ‘ If you want to be a top player , you will need to play as a central defender .
If you want to be a good player , you will be a midfielder .
“ I think he was wrong but , maybe as a central defender , I could be much better , I don ’ t know !
At the time I didn ’ t like to play there , but everyone was saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said I was smart , that I covered the sides , but , at one point , I had the chance to go to the team a year-group older than me and I said to the coach look , I don ’ t want to play central defence any more , but if I have to play central defence , I would prefer to go back and play as a midfielder with the guys my age .
“ But when I joined that team , the coach looked at the list of players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said , ‘ Oh we have no strikers ’ and I said ‘ I ’ m a striker !
’ He said , ‘ I thought you were a central defender ’ and I said , ‘ No , I don ’ t play there any more , I ’ m a striker !
’ So he gave me one try-out in training , I scored twice and he said ‘ okay , you can play a striker !
’ “ So he played me as striker in one game , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was like a ‘ fake 9 ’ with two strikers , and after that I moved back to no.10 and no.8 .
”

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Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has revealed he ignored advice from his coaches about which position he should play in.
The Portuguese playmaker began life as a defender in his youth career and says he was advised to play in a deeper role if he ever wanted to become a 'top player'.
Fernandes admits he can see why coaches backed him to make it as a defender in the professional game but says he had his own desires to play in a more advanced attacking role.
The 26-year-old is currently regarded as one of the most dangerous attacking midfield players in the whole of Europe and he has lifted the lid on how his drastic position change occurred.
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“I played central defender for the most part, when I started playing football, either central defence or right-back,” Fernandes told the UTD podcast.
“I liked to play as a right-back because I was aggressive at the time, I was that guy who wanted to give tackles and everything. As a central defender, I was the free one, being prepared to follow the wingers if the right-back wasn’t there and all that.
“I was really good, I had a coach who said to me, ‘If you want to be a top player, you will need to play as a central defender. If you want to be a good player, you will be a midfielder.
“I think he was wrong but, maybe as a central defender, I could be much better, I don’t know! At the time I didn’t like to play there, but everyone was saying I was a good defender, they said I was smart, that I covered the sides, but, at one point, I had the chance to go to the team a year-group older than me and I said to the coach look, I don’t want to play central defence any more, but if I have to play central defence, I would prefer to go back and play as a midfielder with the guys my age.
“But when I joined that team, the coach looked at the list of players, and because some were on vacation he said, ‘Oh we have no strikers’ and I said ‘I’m a striker!’ He said, ‘I thought you were a central defender’ and I said, ‘No, I don’t play there any more, I’m a striker!’ So he gave me one try-out in training, I scored twice and he said ‘okay, you can play a striker!’
“So he played me as striker in one game, then, in the second game, I was like a ‘fake 9’ with two strikers, and after that I moved back to no.10 and no.8.”