themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--'Keep away, they are all poisoned': Manchester's Chinese community hit out at racism after coronavir

'Keep away, they are all poisoned': Manchester's Chinese community hit out at racism after coronavirus spread

Chinese leaders in Greater Manchester say children in schools across the region are being bullied about coronavirus .
Jenny Wong , director of Manchester Chinese Centre , says she has received scores of complaints about the racist incidents .
She says parents have raised the issue during the centre 's legal and welfare drop in sessions .
The 63-year-old has a long list , written in Mandarin , of incidents reported to staff at the centre in Ardwick .
And it is bringing back painful memories of the shocking racist abuse she suffered as a child .
`` When the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by their classmates .
The first case I heard was about a little girl in a primary school in north Manchester .
`` Her best friend told her 'my mum told me I 'm not allowed to play with Chinese children anymore because you are the virus carrier ' '' , Jenny tells the Manchester Evening News .
`` At a school in Oldham , classmates said 'keep away from the Chinese , they are all poisoned by the virus ' '' .
`` At a school in Lancaster , one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for an event ) .
`` His mum made some fried rice for him , but unfortunately the students said 'do n't eat this fried rice , it is poisoned by the Chinese ' , which is ridiculous . ''
Parents have come to Jenny to ask for advice , and she has told them to raise the issue with their head teacher as a matter of urgency .
She thinks teachers need to be re-educating the pupils that not all Chinese children carry the virus .
More than 28,000 cases of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Wuhan province of China , have been confirmed globally since the outbreak .
Of those , 563 have died .
Just three cases have been confirmed in the UK .
But the spread of the virus has fueled hostility towards the Chinese community living in Britain .
Jenny says she has heard that some Chinese businesses - such as restaurants and takeaways - have been impacted as customers steer clear .
One takeaway boss reported to the centre that a delivery driver came in to his premises wearing a mask .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it was his company 's policy to wear one whenever he entered a Chinese takeaway .
Manchester Chinese Centre also received a call from a stranger saying they were concerned that the virus could be spread through the sewers .
The man suggested staff at the centre 'eat raw garlic ' to avoid killing 'wild animals ' .
It was an absurd claim , but one that highlights the growing animosity towards the Chinese community .
Does she believe these incidents amount to racism ?
`` Yes definitely .
It leaves people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Jenny , who has been director of the centre since 2005 , says there is also fear within the Chinese community that they will spread the virus among each other .
Many people believe what is shared online about them , and so they isolate themselves from the community .
`` For the Chinese parents , they panic as well .
So they do n't want to visit their friends and relatives .
They do n't even want to go outside , which is ridiculous .
`` If their children are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they want their children walking about and wearing masks and make themselves stand out ?
I just want to live normally , like you , like everybody . ''
Manchester Chinese Centre runs a supplementary school at the weekend for more than 450 pupils to gain qualifications in Mandarin and other subjects .
But due to pressure from parents ( who are mainly Chinese ) , they had to shut the school for two weeks over fears about coronavirus .
It will reopen on Saturday .
The 63-year-old , from Didsbury , says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents , but she 'was n't happy ' about the decision .
`` A lot of parents are panicking , they pass it down to their children .
They are worried about the virus , that we will pass it on to their children .
`` We will soldier on .
We have children doing GCSEs and A-levels .
We set the programme , we can not close the school down until Easter - that 's what some parents suggested .
`` So now the worst thing is , they do n't want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to put all the Chinese children together . ''
The centre also hosts a weekly opera group , attended by around 60 elderly members of the Chinese community .
It has also been cancelled due to fears about coronavirus .
`` The elderly opera group , which is mainly retired Chinese people , say they want to stop , just in case they are going to catch the virus off each other .
`` Suddenly they say they are going to have to stop this club running .
If you live normally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to worry ? ''
She believes Chinese businesses will bounce back from the lack of custom .
Her main concern is about the impact of the bullying in schools on children .
`` That will have a long term effect on the children 's confidence .
Business is OK , it will come and go .
It 's fine if it 's quiet for a few months and it will come back .
`` What happens with the children is if they 've got hurt or harmed , who is going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says the bullying reminds her of the racist abuse she suffered herself , when she was a high school pupil in Newcastle in the 1970s .
She moved to the north east from Hong Kong when she was about 14 .
Her music teacher would mock her in class by playing a racist song on the piano .
It encouraged her peers to bully her .
She says she was beaten up by her classmates , had her bra strap and hair cut with scissors , and was even threatened at knife point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They waited for me outside the school gates .
They kicked me , pulled me down to a drain .
They said If I tell the head teacher again I would be dead . ''
The 63-year-old is saddened by the impact the latest outbreak is having on the day to day lives of members of the Chinese community .
Some people are afraid to go outdoors .
`` They say 'we all have to stay at home , we all have to hide away ' .
That 's really frightening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's having a big impact .
They are isolating themselves . ''

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Chinese leaders in Greater Manchester say children in schools across the region are being bullied about coronavirus.
Jenny Wong, director of Manchester Chinese Centre, says she has received scores of complaints about the racist incidents.
She says parents have raised the issue during the centre's legal and welfare drop in sessions.
The 63-year-old has a long list, written in Mandarin, of incidents reported to staff at the centre in Ardwick.
And it is bringing back painful memories of the shocking racist abuse she suffered as a child.
"When the children go to school they are bullied by their classmates. The first case I heard was about a little girl in a primary school in north Manchester.
"Her best friend told her 'my mum told me I'm not allowed to play with Chinese children anymore because you are the virus carrier'", Jenny tells the Manchester Evening News.
"At a school in Oldham, classmates said 'keep away from the Chinese, they are all poisoned by the virus'".
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"At a school in Lancaster, one of the Chinese students helped the children fundraise (for an event).
"His mum made some fried rice for him, but unfortunately the students said 'don't eat this fried rice, it is poisoned by the Chinese', which is ridiculous."
Parents have come to Jenny to ask for advice, and she has told them to raise the issue with their head teacher as a matter of urgency.
She thinks teachers need to be re-educating the pupils that not all Chinese children carry the virus.
More than 28,000 cases of the virus, which was first reported in the Wuhan province of China, have been confirmed globally since the outbreak.
Of those, 563 have died.
Just three cases have been confirmed in the UK.
But the spread of the virus has fueled hostility towards the Chinese community living in Britain.
Jenny says she has heard that some Chinese businesses - such as restaurants and takeaways - have been impacted as customers steer clear.
(Image: AP)
One takeaway boss reported to the centre that a delivery driver came in to his premises wearing a mask.
When asked why he did that, he said it was his company's policy to wear one whenever he entered a Chinese takeaway.
Manchester Chinese Centre also received a call from a stranger saying they were concerned that the virus could be spread through the sewers.
The man suggested staff at the centre 'eat raw garlic' to avoid killing 'wild animals'.
It was an absurd claim, but one that highlights the growing animosity towards the Chinese community.
Does she believe these incidents amount to racism?
"Yes definitely. It leaves people feeling awful. There's a panic."
(Image: AP)
Jenny, who has been director of the centre since 2005, says there is also fear within the Chinese community that they will spread the virus among each other.
Many people believe what is shared online about them, and so they isolate themselves from the community.
"For the Chinese parents, they panic as well. So they don't want to visit their friends and relatives. They don't even want to go outside, which is ridiculous.
"If their children are OK and nothing happens, why do they want their children walking about and wearing masks and make themselves stand out? I just want to live normally, like you, like everybody."
Manchester Chinese Centre runs a supplementary school at the weekend for more than 450 pupils to gain qualifications in Mandarin and other subjects.
But due to pressure from parents (who are mainly Chinese), they had to shut the school for two weeks over fears about coronavirus.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It will reopen on Saturday.
The 63-year-old, from Didsbury, says she 'respects' the concerns of the parents, but she 'wasn't happy' about the decision.
"A lot of parents are panicking, they pass it down to their children. They are worried about the virus, that we will pass it on to their children.
"We will soldier on. We have children doing GCSEs and A-levels. We set the programme, we cannot close the school down until Easter - that's what some parents suggested.
"So now the worst thing is, they don't want to go out, they don't want to put all the Chinese children together."
The centre also hosts a weekly opera group, attended by around 60 elderly members of the Chinese community.
It has also been cancelled due to fears about coronavirus.
"The elderly opera group, which is mainly retired Chinese people, say they want to stop, just in case they are going to catch the virus off each other.
"Suddenly they say they are going to have to stop this club running. If you live normally as a human being, why do you have to worry?"
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
She believes Chinese businesses will bounce back from the lack of custom. Her main concern is about the impact of the bullying in schools on children.
"That will have a long term effect on the children's confidence. Business is OK, it will come and go. It's fine if it's quiet for a few months and it will come back.
"What happens with the children is if they've got hurt or harmed, who is going to pick it up?"
Jenny says the bullying reminds her of the racist abuse she suffered herself, when she was a high school pupil in Newcastle in the 1970s.
She moved to the north east from Hong Kong when she was about 14.
Her music teacher would mock her in class by playing a racist song on the piano. It encouraged her peers to bully her.
She says she was beaten up by her classmates, had her bra strap and hair cut with scissors, and was even threatened at knife point after she complained to the head teacher.
"They waited for me outside the school gates. They kicked me, pulled me down to a drain. They said If I tell the head teacher again I would be dead."
The 63-year-old is saddened by the impact the latest outbreak is having on the day to day lives of members of the Chinese community.
Some people are afraid to go outdoors.
"They say 'we all have to stay at home, we all have to hide away'. That's really frightening. It has influenced their emotional feeling. It's having a big impact. They are isolating themselves."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Woman has £2k in cash stolen from shopping trolley on the way to her knitting group in Wythenshawe

A woman had £2,000 in cash stolen from her shopping trolley on the way to her knitting group in Wythenshawe .
Distraction thieves targeted Andrea Merrall as she made her way from the bank to the Forum .
She had £2,000 - which she owed a friend - with her in an envelope .
Andrea , 76 , says she was approached by two women in the leisure centre on Wednesday ( February 5 ) , shortly before her 1.30pm knitting group meeting .
She thinks one of the women took the cash from her trolley while the other distracted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ library at the Forum , she realised the money was gone .
She asked security staff to check CCTV footage .
It showed the women following Andrea from her bank , into the Forum and into the lift .
Andrea said police told her it 's unlikely she 'll get the money back .
`` I 'm shaken , I 'm angry and I feel like an idiot , '' she said .
`` They probably just thought I was an old woman and an easy target .
`` The only positive thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was n't hurt .
I ca n't afford to lose that amount of money , but at least I was n't injured . ''
She added : `` I had to get some money out to pay a friend , so I did my normal bit of shopping then went to the bank .
`` I asked the cashier for the money in an envelope and put it down the front of my shopping trolley . ''
Andrea said she does n't recall seeing anyone else in the bank .
She made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Forum and got into the lift to head to the second floor .
`` Just as the lift doors were closing , two women came in , '' Andrea added .
`` One went to the side and one of them stood behind me .
`` The woman stood behind me started asking me questions about the lift and what floors it went to .
`` I had to turn to look at her because I did n't want to be rude .
`` The two women got out and I went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a sandwich and a cup of tea . ''
After realising the money had gone missing , Andrea went back to her bank to see if anyone had handed the envelope in .
CCTV reviewed by security staff at the Forum showed two women following Andrea .
`` I was literally going five minutes from the bank to the library , '' Andrea said .
`` I just thought they were going to the library and did n't think anything of it .
`` I feel like I was alert , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' A spokesperson for GMP said : `` Shortly before 2.40pm on Wednesday 5 February 2020 , police were called to Forum Square , to reports of a distraction theft .
`` The victim - an elderly woman - had a large quantity of cash stolen from her .
`` No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 1824 of 05/02/20 .
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A woman had £2,000 in cash stolen from her shopping trolley on the way to her knitting group in Wythenshawe.
Distraction thieves targeted Andrea Merrall as she made her way from the bank to the Forum.
She had £2,000 - which she owed a friend - with her in an envelope.
Andrea, 76, says she was approached by two women in the leisure centre on Wednesday (February 5), shortly before her 1.30pm knitting group meeting.
She thinks one of the women took the cash from her trolley while the other distracted her.
When Andrea got to the library at the Forum, she realised the money was gone.
She asked security staff to check CCTV footage. It showed the women following Andrea from her bank, into the Forum and into the lift.
Andrea said police told her it's unlikely she'll get the money back.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
"I'm shaken, I'm angry and I feel like an idiot," she said.
"They probably just thought I was an old woman and an easy target.
"The only positive thing I can take is the fact that I wasn't hurt. I can't afford to lose that amount of money, but at least I wasn't injured."
She added: "I had to get some money out to pay a friend, so I did my normal bit of shopping then went to the bank.
"I asked the cashier for the money in an envelope and put it down the front of my shopping trolley."
Andrea said she doesn't recall seeing anyone else in the bank.
She made the short trip from the bank to the Forum and got into the lift to head to the second floor.
"Just as the lift doors were closing, two women came in," Andrea added.
"One went to the side and one of them stood behind me.
(Image: M.E.N.)
"The woman stood behind me started asking me questions about the lift and what floors it went to.
"I had to turn to look at her because I didn't want to be rude.
"The two women got out and I went into my group and sat down to have a sandwich and a cup of tea."
After realising the money had gone missing, Andrea went back to her bank to see if anyone had handed the envelope in.
CCTV reviewed by security staff at the Forum showed two women following Andrea.
"I was literally going five minutes from the bank to the library," Andrea said.
"I just thought they were going to the library and didn't think anything of it.
"I feel like I was alert, but people just need to be careful."
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A spokesperson for GMP said: "Shortly before 2.40pm on Wednesday 5 February 2020, police were called to Forum Square, to reports of a distraction theft.
"The victim - an elderly woman - had a large quantity of cash stolen from her.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 1824 of 05/02/20.
Reports can also be made to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news. We are also on Instagram .
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Man City confirm Raheem Sterling injury blow

Man City have confirmed that Raheem Sterling suffered an injury during Sunday 's defeat to Tottenham and is set for a spell on the sidelines .
Sterling hobbled off the pitch in the 84th minute in North London clutching his left leg and City have now confirmed that he has suffered damage to his left hamstring .
The England international will be unavailable for Sunday 's visit of West Ham United to the Etihad .
`` Raheem Sterling will miss our game against West Ham this weekend after scans revealed he has suffered damage to his left hamstring , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City wishes @ sterling7 a full and speedy recovery . ''
MEN Sport understands that Sterling is likely to be out for two or three weeks , meaning the winger faces a race to be ready for the trip to Leicester City on February 22 , but the emphasis is now on getting him fit for the Champions League Last-16 first leg with Real Madrid .
It 's the first time in two years that Sterling has been ruled out of action , when another hamstring injury in 2018 kept him sidelined for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go on their winter break following the game against West Ham , which has come at a good time for Sterling as he should only miss two league games as well as possibly missing the trip to the Bernabeu .
Pep Guardiola spoke about Sterling 's recovery powers last week and will be hoping for those powers to come through once again .
`` He is one of the only guys I ’ ve met in my career with recovery quicker than I ’ ve seen before .
It ’ s incredible , @ @ @ @ @ @

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Man City have confirmed that Raheem Sterling suffered an injury during Sunday's defeat to Tottenham and is set for a spell on the sidelines.
Sterling hobbled off the pitch in the 84th minute in North London clutching his left leg and City have now confirmed that he has suffered damage to his left hamstring.
The England international will be unavailable for Sunday's visit of West Ham United to the Etihad.
"Raheem Sterling will miss our game against West Ham this weekend after scans revealed he has suffered damage to his left hamstring," the club tweeted."Everyone at City wishes @sterling7 a full and speedy recovery."
MEN Sport understands that Sterling is likely to be out for two or three weeks, meaning the winger faces a race to be ready for the trip to Leicester City on February 22, but the emphasis is now on getting him fit for the Champions League Last-16 first leg with Real Madrid.
It's the first time in two years that Sterling has been ruled out of action, when another hamstring injury in 2018 kept him sidelined for six games.
City's stars will go on their winter break following the game against West Ham, which has come at a good time for Sterling as he should only miss two league games as well as possibly missing the trip to the Bernabeu.
Pep Guardiola spoke about Sterling's recovery powers last week and will be hoping for those powers to come through once again.
"He is one of the only guys I’ve met in my career with recovery quicker than I’ve seen before. It’s incredible," the City boss said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Love Island fans aren't convinced by fashion brand's controversial Callum is Cancelled discount code

Fashion brand InTheStyle has come under fire for calling for a boycott on Manchester Love Island contestant Callum Jones .
The Salford-based brand launched the discount code CALLUMISCANCELLED which online shoppers can use to claim a 20 per cent discount .
The move angered body positivity champion Jsky , star of Channel Four 's ground-breaking show Naked Beach , and celeb makeup artist Sean Maloney .
InTheStyle announced that they were launching the code 'in support ' of Shaughna Phillips , who scaffolder Callum is coupled-up with on the show .
Viewers of the ITV2 dating show have seen Shaughna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love interest , who is in a neighbouring villa growing close to Manchester model Molly Smith .
`` Right we think it 's about time we do a code in support of our girl Shaughna ! ''
they said in a tweet which has since been deleted .
`` He 's got an absolute queen waiting for him , who he clearly does n't deserve .
`` Until further notice Callum is officially cancelled . ''
Cancel culture describes a form of boycott in which someone called out on social media for questionable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show helps people who suffer from a lack of body confidence , replied : `` You do n't need to be a fan of Love Island to see how irresponsible this is .
How is # cancelculture still a thing in 2020 ? ''
He told us : `` If they wanted to life up to their bio of empowerment and self love and raise the self esteem of one of the girls on Love Island then all they needed to do was praise who they love and make the tweet about her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' And Sean told them : `` Remember it ’ s a TV SHOW , these people have lives after it and have to come out to this .
Such a big brand should be setting examples ... '' A viewer commented : `` InTheStyle is actually using CALLUMISCANCELLED as a discount code hahahahaha like imagine if he knew his name is being used in a discount code . ''
Another told the brand : `` Think we need a # callumiscancelled discount code to fully support Shaughna x '' The Manchester Evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Fashion brand InTheStyle has come under fire for calling for a boycott on Manchester Love Island contestant Callum Jones.
The Salford-based brand launched the discount code CALLUMISCANCELLED which online shoppers can use to claim a 20 per cent discount.
The move angered body positivity champion Jsky, star of Channel Four's ground-breaking show Naked Beach, and celeb makeup artist Sean Maloney.
InTheStyle announced that they were launching the code 'in support' of Shaughna Phillips, who scaffolder Callum is coupled-up with on the show.
(Image: ITV)
Viewers of the ITV2 dating show have seen Shaughna in turmoil after being separated from her love interest, who is in a neighbouring villa growing close to Manchester model Molly Smith.
"Right we think it's about time we do a code in support of our girl Shaughna!" they said in a tweet which has since been deleted.
"He's got an absolute queen waiting for him, who he clearly doesn't deserve.
"Until further notice Callum is officially cancelled."
(Image: ITV)
Cancel culture describes a form of boycott in which someone called out on social media for questionable behaviour is boycotted.
Jsky, whose show helps people who suffer from a lack of body confidence, replied: "You don't need to be a fan of Love Island to see how irresponsible this is. How is #cancelculture still a thing in 2020?"
He told us: "If they wanted to life up to their bio of empowerment and self love and raise the self esteem of one of the girls on Love Island then all they needed to do was praise who they love and make the tweet about her and the coupon something like SHAUGHGHNAISAQUEEN."
And Sean told them: "Remember it’s a TV SHOW, these people have lives after it and have to come out to this. Such a big brand should be setting examples..."
A viewer commented: "InTheStyle is actually using CALLUMISCANCELLED as a discount code hahahahaha like imagine if he knew his name is being used in a discount code."
Another told the brand: "Think we need a #callumiscancelled discount code to fully support Shaughna x"
The Manchester Evening News has contacted InTheStyle for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Why Anderlecht sporting director regrets signing former Man City star Samir Nasri

Anderlecht sporting director Michael Verschueren has admitted that he regrets signing former Man City playmaker Samir Nasri because of injury problems .
City legend Vincent Kompany left the Blues last summer to take charge of his boyhood club and quickly used his contacts and profile to bring in some new faces .
Along with the likes of former Tottenham winger Nacer Chadli and highly-rated Leeds United striker Kemar Roofe , Anderlecht recruited Nasri on a free following his release from West Ham United at the end of the 2018/19 season .
However , things have n't gone to plan so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lack of coaching badges seeing Kompany taking a background role , while the big signings have struggled for fitness .
Nasri has managed just eight appearances for the club , scoring twice , and has been out of action since October with a hamstring injury and a tear in his abductor muscle .
Verschueren has now conceded that signing the 32-year-old was a mistake .
`` If I had to do it again , would we have signed Samir Nasri ?
With what we know now , no , '' he told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Nacer Chadli 's calf injury .
If we had known about it , we might have acted differently .
We 've been unlucky .
We wanted him to play more .
You can get injured once , but for a second time , it 's not positive . ''
Despite an optimistic start to the season Anderlecht currently sit down in ninth place in the Jupiler Po League .

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Anderlecht sporting director Michael Verschueren has admitted that he regrets signing former Man City playmaker Samir Nasri because of injury problems.
City legend Vincent Kompany left the Blues last summer to take charge of his boyhood club and quickly used his contacts and profile to bring in some new faces.
Along with the likes of former Tottenham winger Nacer Chadli and highly-rated Leeds United striker Kemar Roofe, Anderlecht recruited Nasri on a free following his release from West Ham United at the end of the 2018/19 season.
However, things haven't gone to plan so far with a series of defeats and a lack of coaching badges seeing Kompany taking a background role, while the big signings have struggled for fitness.
Nasri has managed just eight appearances for the club, scoring twice, and has been out of action since October with a hamstring injury and a tear in his abductor muscle.
Verschueren has now conceded that signing the 32-year-old was a mistake.
"If I had to do it again, would we have signed Samir Nasri? With what we know now, no," he told Proximus.
"We're very worried about Nacer Chadli's calf injury. If we had known about it, we might have acted differently. We've been unlucky. We wanted him to play more. You can get injured once, but for a second time, it's not positive."
Despite an optimistic start to the season Anderlecht currently sit down in ninth place in the Jupiler Po League.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--'We have come to slaughter': The translation of email address found at Manchester Arena bomber broth

'We have come to slaughter': The translation of email address found at Manchester Arena bomber brother's home, trial hears

An email address in Arabic which translates as 'we have come to slaughter ' was found on torn pieces of paper in a bin at the home of Manchester Arena bombing suspect Hashem Abedi during the investigation which followed the explosion , a murder trial jury was told .
His older brother , Salman Abedi , detonated a bomb in his backpack just as concert-goers were leaving an Ariana Grande concert at the venue on May 22 , 2017 .
Some 22 people were killed including men , women , teenagers and a child , and another 63 were seriously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hurt or suffered psychological trauma .
On the fourth day of the trial at the Old Bailey in London , the jurors were told about the defendant 's alleged efforts to use acquaintances to source the chemicals required to make the deadly TATP explosive which was at the heart of the Improvised Explosive Device ( IED ) .
Hashem Abedi , who worked as a delivery driver at the Golden Tandoori in Manchester city centre , and his brother Salman were said to have used the addresses and email accounts of associates to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 55 litres hydrogen peroxide via Amazon .
The explosive was produced at a 12th floor flat at Somerton Court in Blackley before Salman Abedi assembled the IED , packed with screws and nuts to act as shrapnel , at an apartment at Granby Row in central Manchester , according to the prosecution .
The jurors were told that one email account 'bedab7jeana @ gmail.com ' was set up at 3.03pm on March 20 , 2017 .
It was created via free public wifi at Hulme Market in south Manchester , the court was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said that around the time the email address was created the data for a number attributed to Hashem Abedi suggested the phone was in the vicinity of the market at the time .
Some ten minutes after the account was created a Toyota Aygo purchased by Hashem Abedi in January 2017 was captured on Princess Parkway by ANPR cameras close to Hulme Market , the court heard .
Mr Penny told the jury that later , when the Abedi family home on Elsmore Road in Fallowfield was searched following the explosion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ torn-up pieces of paper in a bin at the property .
The jurors were shown an image of the paper which had been put back together so they could see the hand-written email address in full .
The QC said the 'literal translation ' of 'bedab7jeana ' is 'to slaughter we have come ' or 'we have come to slaughter ' .
Some 13 days later this email address was provided to Amazon for the purchase of 30 litres of hydrogen peroxide , the court heard .
A third brother , Ismail Abedi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-way airline tickets for flights from Manchester to Libya via Amsterdam and Istanbul for travel on April 15 , flying on the same planes as their parents .
Their imminent departure meant they could no longer use the flat at Somerton Court nor an unoccupied terraced house at Lindum Street in Withington to which they were getting chemicals delivered , the jury heard .
Follow live updates as they came in from court here So they are said to have purchased a Nissan Micra from a vendor in Droylsden for £230 in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stored bomb-making equipment and parked it up outside a block of flats at Devell House in Rusholme before their flights to Libya .
Salman Abedi flew back to Manchester on May 17 , checked the Nissan was where it had been parked and then rented the apartment in Granby Row where he assembled the IED , say the prosecution .
The next day he walked to the Arena and CCTV images shown to the jurors revealed him walking along Chapel Street and then along the foot of the steps up the venue itself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the premises - the same spot where he was to detonate the bomb five days later .
One image showed him walking by a queue of people at a ticket kiosk .
He also denies a charge of attempted murder , concerning those who were injured but survived , and another that he conspired with his brother Salman to cause an explosion likely to endanger life .

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An email address in Arabic which translates as 'we have come to slaughter' was found on torn pieces of paper in a bin at the home of Manchester Arena bombing suspect Hashem Abedi during the investigation which followed the explosion, a murder trial jury was told.
His older brother, Salman Abedi, detonated a bomb in his backpack just as concert-goers were leaving an Ariana Grande concert at the venue on May 22, 2017.
Some 22 people were killed including men, women, teenagers and a child, and another 63 were seriously injured while hundreds of others were also hurt or suffered psychological trauma.
On the fourth day of the trial at the Old Bailey in London, the jurors were told about the defendant's alleged efforts to use acquaintances to source the chemicals required to make the deadly TATP explosive which was at the heart of the Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
Hashem Abedi, who worked as a delivery driver at the Golden Tandoori in Manchester city centre, and his brother Salman were said to have used the addresses and email accounts of associates to source 16 litres of sulphuric acid and 55 litres hydrogen peroxide via Amazon.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The explosive was produced at a 12th floor flat at Somerton Court in Blackley before Salman Abedi assembled the IED, packed with screws and nuts to act as shrapnel, at an apartment at Granby Row in central Manchester, according to the prosecution.
The jurors were told that one email account 'bedab7jeana@gmail.com' was set up at 3.03pm on March 20, 2017.
It was created via free public wifi at Hulme Market in south Manchester, the court was told.
Duncan Penny QC, prosecuting, said that around the time the email address was created the data for a number attributed to Hashem Abedi suggested the phone was in the vicinity of the market at the time.
Some ten minutes after the account was created a Toyota Aygo purchased by Hashem Abedi in January 2017 was captured on Princess Parkway by ANPR cameras close to Hulme Market, the court heard.
Mr Penny told the jury that later, when the Abedi family home on Elsmore Road in Fallowfield was searched following the explosion, the same email address was found on torn-up pieces of paper in a bin at the property.
The jurors were shown an image of the paper which had been put back together so they could see the hand-written email address in full.
The QC said the 'literal translation' of 'bedab7jeana' is 'to slaughter we have come' or 'we have come to slaughter'.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Some 13 days later this email address was provided to Amazon for the purchase of 30 litres of hydrogen peroxide, the court heard.
A third brother, Ismail Abedi, allegedly bought for Hashem and Salman one-way airline tickets for flights from Manchester to Libya via Amsterdam and Istanbul for travel on April 15, flying on the same planes as their parents.
Their imminent departure meant they could no longer use the flat at Somerton Court nor an unoccupied terraced house at Lindum Street in Withington to which they were getting chemicals delivered, the jury heard.
So they are said to have purchased a Nissan Micra from a vendor in Droylsden for £230 in which, according to the Crown, they stored bomb-making equipment and parked it up outside a block of flats at Devell House in Rusholme before their flights to Libya.
Salman Abedi flew back to Manchester on May 17, checked the Nissan was where it had been parked and then rented the apartment in Granby Row where he assembled the IED, say the prosecution.
The next day he walked to the Arena and CCTV images shown to the jurors revealed him walking along Chapel Street and then along the foot of the steps up the venue itself and then in the City Room inside the premises - the same spot where he was to detonate the bomb five days later.
One image showed him walking by a queue of people at a ticket kiosk.
Hashem Ramadan Abedi, 22, from Fallowfield, denies 22 counts of murder.
He also denies a charge of attempted murder, concerning those who were injured but survived, and another that he conspired with his brother Salman to cause an explosion likely to endanger life.
Proceeding.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Dad sexually assaulted by mum drunk on duty-free vodka on plane says 'she got away with it because s

Dad sexually assaulted by mum drunk on duty-free vodka on plane says 'she got away with it because she's a woman'

A man sexually assaulted by a mum 'out of control ' on vodka and prescription pills during a flight to Turkey says 'she only got away with it because she 's a woman ' .
Mum Louise Whyte , 38 , was handed a suspended sentence for her 'disgusting ' behaviour on the TUI plane .
A court heard she had to be moved away from her 'distressed ' young daughter .
She downed duty-free vodka during the fight before getting rowdy .
Whyte tried to kiss a man before repeatedly offering to perform a sex act on him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pull down her own trousers and underwear ' .
Her victim - single dad Gary Kirby - said the judge 's decision not to jail was 'ridiculous ' .
`` If that was me , I 'd be facing a custodial sentence , '' he told the Manchester Evening News .
`` It 's an absolute joke .
She got away with it because she 's a woman . ''
Gary , who lives in Merseyside , chose to waive his anonymity as the victim of a sexual offence following Whyte 's court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told she was due to appear before a judge .
Gary spoke out after his attacker was pictured smiling and laughing while smoking a cigarette outside a pub following her court appearance .
Minshull Street Crown Court earlier heard Whyte was taking her daughter on holiday alone for the first time when she befriended Gary at a bar at Manchester Airport on May 27 last year .
She was with her young daughter , he was with his son Connor .
It was two days before Connor 's 11th birthday .
Before boarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diazepam and codeine .
She had been prescribed the drugs for pain relief for an injury .
During the flight , she downed vodka , 'unaware ' of the effects the booze would have when combined with the medication .
The captain was later informed about Whyte 's behaviour .
She was flown straight back to the UK and arrested on arrival in Manchester .
Whyte , of Walshaw Road , Bury , narrowly avoided jail .
She admitted entering an aircraft when drunk and sexual assault .
She was sentenced to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months ; a six-month curfew ; and 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days .
She was ordered to sign the sex offenders register for seven years .
Judge Sophie McKone said the safety of those on the plane was not endangered .
Defending , Peter Horgan said Whyte was 'embarrassed , ashamed and apologetic ' .
Gary , 31 , who works in security , told the M.E.N : `` Look at the size of me .
I 've got a skinhead .
I 'm a well-built guy .
`` If it was me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These were serious offences .
`` I hope the judge sees the pictures of her smiling after the case and realises it was a bad mistake not jailing her .
`` It 's made a joke out of me - and the justice system .
`` It 's the equivalent of a slap on the wrist . ''
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A man sexually assaulted by a mum 'out of control' on vodka and prescription pills during a flight to Turkey says 'she only got away with it because she's a woman'.
Mum Louise Whyte, 38, was handed a suspended sentence for her 'disgusting' behaviour on the TUI plane.
A court heard she had to be moved away from her 'distressed' young daughter.
She downed duty-free vodka during the fight before getting rowdy.
Whyte tried to kiss a man before repeatedly offering to perform a sex act on him. At one point, she 'started to pull down her own trousers and underwear'.
Her victim - single dad Gary Kirby - said the judge's decision not to jail was 'ridiculous'.
"If that was me, I'd be facing a custodial sentence," he told the Manchester Evening News.
"It's an absolute joke. She got away with it because she's a woman."
(Image: Gary Kirby)
Gary, who lives in Merseyside, chose to waive his anonymity as the victim of a sexual offence following Whyte's court appearance.
He says he was not told she was due to appear before a judge.
Gary spoke out after his attacker was pictured smiling and laughing while smoking a cigarette outside a pub following her court appearance.
Minshull Street Crown Court earlier heard Whyte was taking her daughter on holiday alone for the first time when she befriended Gary at a bar at Manchester Airport on May 27 last year.
She was with her young daughter, he was with his son Connor.
It was two days before Connor's 11th birthday.
Before boarding the plane to Dalaman, Whyte took diazepam and codeine. She had been prescribed the drugs for pain relief for an injury.
During the flight, she downed vodka, 'unaware' of the effects the booze would have when combined with the medication.
The captain was later informed about Whyte's behaviour.
(Image: M.E.N.)
She was flown straight back to the UK and arrested on arrival in Manchester.
Whyte, of Walshaw Road, Bury, narrowly avoided jail. She admitted entering an aircraft when drunk and sexual assault.
She was sentenced to a six-month custodial term, suspended for 12 months; a six-month curfew; and 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days.
She was ordered to sign the sex offenders register for seven years.
Judge Sophie McKone said the safety of those on the plane was not endangered.
Defending, Peter Horgan said Whyte was 'embarrassed, ashamed and apologetic'.
Gary, 31, who works in security, told the M.E.N: "Look at the size of me. I've got a skinhead. I'm a well-built guy.
"If it was me, I'd have gone to jail. These were serious offences.
"I hope the judge sees the pictures of her smiling after the case and realises it was a bad mistake not jailing her.
"It's made a joke out of me - and the justice system.
"It's the equivalent of a slap on the wrist."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Transformation of historic Stockport cinema that stood empty for years hits new milestone

The transformation of a historic Stockport cinema has taken another step forward .
The Tatton Cinema in Gatley had stood empty since it closed almost 20 years ago , despite numerous attempts over the years to renovate it .
But two years ago , Stockport Homes bought the cinema , and announced ambitious plans to create affordable homes on the site .
This week , the scheme has hit a milestone , with the announcement that seven of the proposed new homes have now been released to buy off plan .
The homes will be shared ownership apartments , built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Viaduct Housing Partnership , which is made up of Stockport Council and Stockport Homes .
The two bedroom homes are to be kitted out with modern kitchens and bathrooms , and the site will have a communal garden .
They will be priced at £88,750 to £107,500 , based on 50 per cent ownership .
Once complete , the development will consist of two buildings ‘ Tatton Place ’ which is available for shared ownership , and ‘ Picture House ’ which will be accommodation for over 55s available through Homechoice for rental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was bulldozed in the past , the protected art-deco facade has always remained and will feature in the final design .
Photos meanwhile , show how the cinema 's dilapidated interior looked before work began .
The building started out as a theatre when it first opened in the 1930s , which housed an 18-foot stage , six dressing rooms , and a restaurant .
It was converted into a cinema in 1971 , and operated for 30 years before closing in 2001 , in the face of competition from multiplexes .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and parts of the site were damaged by fire in 2017 .
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The transformation of a historic Stockport cinema has taken another step forward.
The Tatton Cinema in Gatley had stood empty since it closed almost 20 years ago, despite numerous attempts over the years to renovate it.
But two years ago, Stockport Homes bought the cinema, and announced ambitious plans to create affordable homes on the site.
This week, the scheme has hit a milestone, with the announcement that seven of the proposed new homes have now been released to buy off plan.
The homes will be shared ownership apartments, built by Rowlinson Constructions Ltd, through the Viaduct Housing Partnership, which is made up of Stockport Council and Stockport Homes.
The two bedroom homes are to be kitted out with modern kitchens and bathrooms, and the site will have a communal garden.
They will be priced at £88,750 to £107,500, based on 50 per cent ownership.
Once complete, the development will consist of two buildings ‘Tatton Place’ which is available for shared ownership, and ‘Picture House’ which will be accommodation for over 55s available through Homechoice for rental.
While much of the original building was bulldozed in the past, the protected art-deco facade has always remained and will feature in the final design.
Photos meanwhile, show how the cinema's dilapidated interior looked before work began.
The building started out as a theatre when it first opened in the 1930s, which housed an 18-foot stage, six dressing rooms, and a restaurant.
It was converted into a cinema in the 1950s, before closing in 2001, in the face of competition from multiplexes.
It had fallen into disrepair over the years and parts of the site were damaged by fire in 2017.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Rashford, Pogba, McTominay - Manchester United injury latest and expected return dates

Manchester United have finally reached the Premier League break where Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men can recuperate after a hectic six months of fixtures across four competitions .
United will take a warm weather training camp after players have been given some free time to spend with their families .
Some , however , like Luke Shaw , Andreas Pereira and Jesse Lingard , have taken the opportunity to improve their fitness in Dubai before meeting up with the squad next week .
Others , like Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford , who are out injured , have more time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards a return .
Here 's a look at each injured player and when United fans can expect them to return to action .
Rashford has been sidelined since he sustained a double stress fracture to his back during United 's win over Wolves last month .
Solskjaer said on January 19 that Rashford 's injury would require six weeks to heal and that he would need extra time on top of that to rehabilitate .
`` Yeah it 's a [ back ] stress fracture , '' Solskjaer said on January 19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a while .
He wo n't be back until after the mid-season break .
Normally six weeks to heal , then he needs rehab after that . ''
Pogba has n't played for United since Boxing Day and underwent ankle surgery at the beginning of January .
His recovery is ongoing but he is yet to return to the training pitch .
Before United 's second-leg against Man City , Solskjaer said that Pogba is ready to resume training , although he will need to work his fitness up individually before returning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has posted updates to Instagram around the United training ground as he looks to step up his recovery .
United next play at Chelsea on February 17 before a trip to Club Brugge three days later .
Like Pogba , McTominay has not played for United since Boxing Day but his absence is due to knee ligament damage .
McTominay offered an update recently , saying : `` Obviously the gym work is tough , the running outside is tough .
You just have to do your best and make sure your injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back as soon as possibly can . ''
Tuanzebe 's not played since before Christmas and has struggled with muscle problems .
Solskjaer has not put a precise timescale on his return but he is expected back soon .

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Manchester United have finally reached the Premier League break where Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men can recuperate after a hectic six months of fixtures across four competitions.
United will take a warm weather training camp after players have been given some free time to spend with their families.
Some, however, like Luke Shaw, Andreas Pereira and Jesse Lingard, have taken the opportunity to improve their fitness in Dubai before meeting up with the squad next week.
Others, like Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford, who are out injured, have more time to recover from their setbacks and work towards a return.
Here's a look at each injured player and when United fans can expect them to return to action.
Marcus Rashford
Rashford has been sidelined since he sustained a double stress fracture to his back during United's win over Wolves last month.
Solskjaer said on January 19 that Rashford's injury would require six weeks to heal and that he would need extra time on top of that to rehabilitate.
"Yeah it's a [back] stress fracture," Solskjaer said on January 19. "He'll be out for a while. He won't be back until after the mid-season break. Normally six weeks to heal, then he needs rehab after that."
Possible return date: April
Paul Pogba
Pogba hasn't played for United since Boxing Day and underwent ankle surgery at the beginning of January.
His recovery is ongoing but he is yet to return to the training pitch.
Before United's second-leg against Man City, Solskjaer said that Pogba is ready to resume training, although he will need to work his fitness up individually before returning to full training with his teammates.
He has posted updates to Instagram around the United training ground as he looks to step up his recovery. United next play at Chelsea on February 17 before a trip to Club Brugge three days later.
Possible return date: Late February
Scott McTominay
Like Pogba, McTominay has not played for United since Boxing Day but his absence is due to knee ligament damage.
McTominay offered an update recently, saying: "Obviously the gym work is tough, the running outside is tough. You just have to do your best and make sure your injury is right. Hopefully I will be back as soon as possibly can."
Possible return date: Late February
Axel Tuanzebe
Tuanzebe's not played since before Christmas and has struggled with muscle problems. Solskjaer has not put a precise timescale on his return but he is expected back soon.
Possible return date: February


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Amanda Holden visits tearoom in Irlam as Britain's Got Talent auditions come to Salford

The residents of a Salford suburb were in for a surprise as a rather famous TV star showed up for a spot of filming .
Amanda Holden visited Irlam on Thursday for a cuppa and a traditional afternoon tea as the Britain 's Got Talent crew carry out auditions in at The Lowry .
The 48-year-old made the trip to Christine 's Tea Room , in Liverpool Road , to film for the brand new series due in the spring .
Sharing pictures from the day on their Facebook page , Christine Vaughan from the tearoom wrote : `` Well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afternoon tea to Amanda Holden & The Britain 's got talent Crew .
`` What an amazing opportunity it was to be asked to host Amanda Holden & Britain 's got talent crew for afternoon tea !
`` I hope the local people that were invited along enjoyed it as much as we did ! ''
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , Christine said that she was only made aware of the visit a week ago when one of the shows producers called her up and asked if they could use their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rang me last week but it was totally out of the blue , '' she said .
`` They wanted to film Amanda in a traditional tea room and they had had a look online , found us and liked what they saw . ''
Christine said that she still had a couple of regular customers booked in for today but the crew where happy for them to be part of the filming .
The producers also got in touch with the area 's local Healthy Hearts group and invited them a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was `` amazed '' at the number of people they brought - from the producer to the camera crew .
`` There was a make-up woman , a stylist , personal assistant , the security and a driver out front .
`` It was like , 'oh my God , all this for just a couple of minutes of filming ' . ''
And all the fuss did n't escape the locals .
`` I have had a few of phone calls saying , 'have you got somebody famous in there , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Christine jokes .
Christine and the staff got to have a chat with Amanda herself - even if she was a little later than planned .
`` She was lovely , '' Christine told the M.E.N , `` She did a little piece to camera - something they 're going to use in the first couple of weeks when they come on in April .
`` Then she went round and had a quick chat with all the customers that were in and let them take photographs . ''
As well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an extra special treat , the staff at Christine 's Tea Room were invited to The Lowry for Thursday night 's filming of the popular ITV show .
And it appears Amanda herself enjoyed her trip , sharing a picture to her Instagram stories while at the tearoom .
Amanda and her fellow BGT stars Simon Cowell , David Walliams and Alesha Dixon arrived at Salford Quays in unusual style on Wednesday .
They showed up to the first set of auditions in the city by boat and the Union Jack amphibious vehicle @ @ @ @ @

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The residents of a Salford suburb were in for a surprise as a rather famous TV star showed up for a spot of filming.
Amanda Holden visited Irlam on Thursday for a cuppa and a traditional afternoon tea as the Britain's Got Talent crew carry out auditions in at The Lowry.
The 48-year-old made the trip to Christine's Tea Room, in Liverpool Road, to film for the brand new series due in the spring.
Sharing pictures from the day on their Facebook page, Christine Vaughan from the tearoom wrote: "Well we never thought we would be serving afternoon tea to Amanda Holden & The Britain's got talent Crew.
"What an amazing opportunity it was to be asked to host Amanda Holden & Britain's got talent crew for afternoon tea!
"I hope the local people that were invited along enjoyed it as much as we did!"
(Image: Christine's Tea Room)
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Christine said that she was only made aware of the visit a week ago when one of the shows producers called her up and asked if they could use their tearoom for the day.
"They rang me last week but it was totally out of the blue," she said.
"They wanted to film Amanda in a traditional tea room and they had had a look online, found us and liked what they saw."
Christine said that she still had a couple of regular customers booked in for today but the crew where happy for them to be part of the filming.
The producers also got in touch with the area's local Healthy Hearts group and invited them a long for the day.
(Image: Christine's Tea Room)
Christine said she was "amazed" at the number of people they brought - from the producer to the camera crew.
"There was a make-up woman, a stylist, personal assistant, the security and a driver out front.
"It was like, 'oh my God, all this for just a couple of minutes of filming'."
And all the fuss didn't escape the locals.
"I have had a few of phone calls saying, 'have you got somebody famous in there, I have seen all the bouncers outside', Christine jokes.
(Image: Christine's Tea Room)
Christine and the staff got to have a chat with Amanda herself - even if she was a little later than planned.
"She was lovely," Christine told the M.E.N, "She did a little piece to camera - something they're going to use in the first couple of weeks when they come on in April.
"Then she went round and had a quick chat with all the customers that were in and let them take photographs."
As well as the day at their shop, as an extra special treat, the staff at Christine's Tea Room were invited to The Lowry for Thursday night's filming of the popular ITV show.
(Image: Amanda Holden Instagram)
And it appears Amanda herself enjoyed her trip, sharing a picture to her Instagram stories while at the tearoom.
Amanda and her fellow BGT stars Simon Cowell, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon arrived at Salford Quays in unusual style on Wednesday.
They showed up to the first set of auditions in the city by boat and the Union Jack amphibious vehicle could not be missed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Tractor ends up on M60 after driver 'takes wrong turn on way to Burnley'

A driver has been fined after `` taking a wrong turn on the way to Burnley '' and ending up @ @ @ @ @ tractor .
Greater Manchester Police posted a picture of the vehicle , which is banned @ @ @ @ @ .
GMP Traffic , who man the region 's roads , posted on their Twitter @ @ @ @ @ the M60 motorway .
`` Driver apparently had taken a wrong turn on the way @ @ @ @ @ for a prohibited vehicle on a motorway and recovered from the hard shoulder . ''
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A driver has been fined after "taking a wrong turn on the way to Burnley" and ending up on the M60 in his tractor.
Greater Manchester Police posted a picture of the vehicle, which is banned from motorways, on Thursday.
GMP Traffic, who man the region's roads, posted on their Twitter feed: " Tractor on the M60 motorway.
"Driver apparently had taken a wrong turn on the way to Burnley.
"Fined for a prohibited vehicle on a motorway and recovered from the hard shoulder."
Any agricultural vehicles are banned from all motorways in the UK, alongside pedestrians, motorbikes under 50cc, horse riders and mobility scooters.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Premier League agrees action on fan punishments following Manchester United and Man City incidents

The Premier League 's 20 members have agreed on league-wide bans for supporters who have been banned by one club for violent and abusive behaviour .
This means that any fan who has been found guilty of threatening , violent or abusive behaviour and subsequently banned from attending matches by one club will then not be allowed to attend games at any other Premier League match .
The new initiative was agreed at the Premier League 's Shareholders ' meeting on Thursday and comes in light of high profile incidents involving fans of Manchester United and Man City .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ semi-finals second leg was marred by trouble as a small number of United fans ripped out seats in the away section and threw them in the direction of the home fans at the Etihad , while some City supporters were seen making gestures mocking the Munich Air Disaster .
City are investigating the trouble with Greater Manchester Police and have vowed to take appropriate action for anyone found guilty .
It also comes after a group of United supporters threw flares at executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward 's Cheshire home last week , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Snapchat with the caption : 'Ed Woodward 's gon na die . '
The M.E.N understands that Woodward and his family were not at home at the time and Cheshire Police say they are now working with security officials to identify those involved , while United announced anyone found guilty of a criminal offence or to be trespassing on the property would be banned for life by the club .
`` At today ’ s Shareholders ’ Meeting , Premier League clubs united against all forms of violent , threatening and abusive behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement .
`` Following recent events , the 20 clubs committed to introducing a League-wide ban for anyone banned by their club for discriminatory , abusive or violent acts .
`` Unacceptable conduct towards players , fans , club employees or referees will not be tolerated by the Premier League or its clubs . ''

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The Premier League's 20 members have agreed on league-wide bans for supporters who have been banned by one club for violent and abusive behaviour.
This means that any fan who has been found guilty of threatening, violent or abusive behaviour and subsequently banned from attending matches by one club will then not be allowed to attend games at any other Premier League match.
The new initiative was agreed at the Premier League's Shareholders' meeting on Thursday and comes in light of high profile incidents involving fans of Manchester United and Man City.
The recent Manchester derby in the Carabao Cup semi-finals second leg was marred by trouble as a small number of United fans ripped out seats in the away section and threw them in the direction of the home fans at the Etihad, while some City supporters were seen making gestures mocking the Munich Air Disaster.
City are investigating the trouble with Greater Manchester Police and have vowed to take appropriate action for anyone found guilty.
It also comes after a group of United supporters threw flares at executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward's Cheshire home last week, and posted a video of the attack on Snapchat with the caption: 'Ed Woodward's gonna die.'
The M.E.N understands that Woodward and his family were not at home at the time and Cheshire Police say they are now working with security officials to identify those involved, while United announced anyone found guilty of a criminal offence or to be trespassing on the property would be banned for life by the club.
"At today’s Shareholders’ Meeting, Premier League clubs united against all forms of violent, threatening and abusive behaviour," the Premier League announced in a statement.
"Following recent events, the 20 clubs committed to introducing a League-wide ban for anyone banned by their club for discriminatory, abusive or violent acts.
"Unacceptable conduct towards players, fans, club employees or referees will not be tolerated by the Premier League or its clubs."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Police call handlers' work hampered by GMP computer problems

Greater Manchester Police 's troubled computer system iOPS has hampered the performance of staff taken on to try and improve 999 call waiting times , it 's been revealed .
GMP spent £1 million - raised through a hike in council tax last year - employing 40 new call handlers who have overseen some improvement in 101 and 999 response times .
But that investment has been hindered by the rollout of its new computer system - the Integrated Police Operating System , or iOPS - which went live in July last year .
A report to the region ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ due to issues faced following the rollout of iOPS these improvements were not as great as expected ’ .
This week bosses declared a ‘ critical incident ’ this week after the system went down , leaving some officers having to use pen and paper to record data .
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham told a meeting of the panel that waiting times - particularly for 101 calls - had ‘ improved a little over time ’ but performance had ‘ fluctuated ’ , adding : “ I think there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that responsiveness.
” Regional councillors have welcomed efforts to improve responsiveness , but they raised concerns about the speed of progress .
Coun Sharon Briggs told the panel : “ Just a word of caution , I phoned 101 myself this week and I didn ’ t get a reply .
I had to put the phone down and do 999 .
“ We can sit and fool ourselves that everything is working well , but it ’ s not always working well.
” It had taken Coun Kevin Anderson almost half an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having dialled 101 recently , the meeting heard .
And while he received a follow-up phone call the next morning , he claimed to know people who waited days to get a response to a 999 call .
But Mr Burnham and GMP deputy chief constable Ian Pilling suggested that the public should be steered towards the force ’ s online ‘ live chat ’ as a way of getting in touch .
“ I have to say that in some ways when talking about call handlers it ’ s a bit old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Mr Burnham .
“ I ’ ll be asking Ian to consider promoting the live chat service more prominently to the Greater Manchester public.
” Mr Pilling said the force had to focus on investing in technology instead of ‘ pumping money ’ into recruiting more call handlers .
“ It ’ s something odd about policing , if you ’ re trying to contact any other organisation your starting point is online and we have got an online offering , ” he said .
“ But because that number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s people ’ s first point of contact .
“ I do sympathise , it isn ’ t good enough on occasions , but I think rather than pumping loads of money into staff we ’ ve got to look at other mechanisms such as the live chat.
” Mr Pilling also said GMP should do more to make the public aware that there are not enough officers respond to every crime that ’ s reported .
He added : “ There ’ s an expectation as a victim of crime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it ’ s difficult to move people away from that .
“ But the bottom line is if I ’ m sending an officer to someone who ’ s having their vehicle broken into , I won ’ t have an officer available to deal with the child sexual exploitation investigation .

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Greater Manchester Police's troubled computer system iOPS has hampered the performance of staff taken on to try and improve 999 call waiting times, it's been revealed.
GMP spent £1 million - raised through a hike in council tax last year - employing 40 new call handlers who have overseen some improvement in 101 and 999 response times.
But that investment has been hindered by the rollout of its new computer system - the Integrated Police Operating System, or iOPS - which went live in July last year.
A report to the region’s police and crime panel says that ‘due to issues faced following the rollout of iOPS these improvements were not as great as expected’.
This week bosses declared a ‘critical incident’ this week after the system went down, leaving some officers having to use pen and paper to record data.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham told a meeting of the panel that waiting times - particularly for 101 calls - had ‘improved a little over time’ but performance had ‘fluctuated’, adding: “I think there’s still more to be done to improve that responsiveness.”
Regional councillors have welcomed efforts to improve responsiveness, but they raised concerns about the speed of progress.
Coun Sharon Briggs told the panel: “Just a word of caution, I phoned 101 myself this week and I didn’t get a reply. I had to put the phone down and do 999.
“We can sit and fool ourselves that everything is working well, but it’s not always working well.”
(Image: GMP)
It had taken Coun Kevin Anderson almost half an hour to get through to a handler having dialled 101 recently, the meeting heard.
And while he received a follow-up phone call the next morning, he claimed to know people who waited days to get a response to a 999 call.
But Mr Burnham and GMP deputy chief constable Ian Pilling suggested that the public should be steered towards the force’s online ‘live chat’ as a way of getting in touch.
“I have to say that in some ways when talking about call handlers it’s a bit old school to think everyone rings the police,” said Mr Burnham.
“I’ll be asking Ian to consider promoting the live chat service more prominently to the Greater Manchester public.”
Mr Pilling said the force had to focus on investing in technology instead of ‘pumping money’ into recruiting more call handlers.
“It’s something odd about policing, if you’re trying to contact any other organisation your starting point is online and we have got an online offering,” he said.
“But because that number 101 and 999 is so widely known it’s people’s first point of contact.
“I do sympathise, it isn’t good enough on occasions, but I think rather than pumping loads of money into staff we’ve got to look at other mechanisms such as the live chat.”
Mr Pilling also said GMP should do more to make the public aware that there are not enough officers respond to every crime that’s reported.
He added: “There’s an expectation as a victim of crime that you see a police officer, and it’s difficult to move people away from that.
“But the bottom line is if I’m sending an officer to someone who’s having their vehicle broken into, I won’t have an officer available to deal with the child sexual exploitation investigation.
“The choice is that stark.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--MP slams 'EU law' that prevents Stilton village from making Stilton cheese - he got it wrong

An MP who claimed that EU law prevented the village of Stilton from making Stilton cheese has been called out by food naming officials .
Shailesh Vara , MP for North West Cambridgeshire , says on his website that he is campaigning for Stilton village `` be able to manufacture the world-famous cheese of its namesake in the village itself '' .
But after the cheesed-off MP raised his argument in Parliament , the UK Protected Food Names Association rubbished his claim that it was an EU law preventing the village from producing Stilton cheese .
The Tory MP told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the village of Stilton is in my constituency , but despite a local historian finding evidence that Stilton cheese was originally made in the village , EU rules and bureaucracy have prevented the cheese from being made locally . ''
Matthew O'Callaghan , chairman of the UK Protected Food Names Association , said it is actually an English law that means the cheese can only be produced in the counties of Leicestershire , Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire .
He told the BBC : `` It 's actually not EU law which protects Stilton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the High Court of England in 1996 that decided that Stilton cheese originated in and around the Melton Mowbray area .
`` It was the High Court 's decision that restricted production to Leicestershire , Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire .
`` It matters because Stilton has a history and heritage and the dairies that have been continuously making this cheese for 250 years ... have the knowledge and the links to the landscape . ''
Mr Vara 's campaign claims that cheese-making could have `` huge benefits for the village of Stilton and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of jobs and tourism '' .

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An MP has claimed that EU law prevented the village of Stilton from making Stilton cheese.
Shailesh Vara, MP for North West Cambridgeshire, says on his website that he is campaigning for Stilton village "be able to manufacture the world-famous cheese of its namesake in the village itself".
The Tory MP told Parliament: "I am proud that the village of Stilton is in my constituency, but despite a local historian finding evidence that Stilton cheese was originally made in the village, EU rules and bureaucracy have prevented the cheese from being made locally."
But after the cheesed-off MP raised his argument in Parliament, the UK Protected Food Names Association claimed that he was wrong in his statement that it was an EU law preventing the village from producing Stilton cheese.
Matthew O'Callaghan, chairman of the UK Protected Food Names Association, said it is actually an English law that means the cheese can only be produced in the counties of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
He told the BBC: "It's actually not EU law which protects Stilton, it's English law, and it was the High Court of England in 1996 that decided that Stilton cheese originated in and around the Melton Mowbray area.
"It was the High Court's decision that restricted production to Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
"It matters because Stilton has a history and heritage and the dairies that have been continuously making this cheese for 250 years... have the knowledge and the links to the landscape."
Since Mr O'Callaghan's comments, Mr Vara has issued a press release.
In it he claims: "It is disappointing that Mr Matthew O’Callaghan, Chairman of the UK Protected Food Names Association is claiming that protection of the ‘stilton’ name for the famous cheese is not a matter for EU law but one for ‘English law’.
"DEFRA, the Government department responsible, said it is an EU matter and it has been referred to as such in national newspapers. Moreover, the BBC have said that it is an EU matter.
"Mr O’Callaghan’s assertion is surprising as in the past he has acknowledged it to be an EU issue. On January 3 2012, with reference to ‘stilton’ cheese being made in the village of Stilton, he is quoted on the BBC website as saying 'I will fight it all the way if necessary, to the European Commission and the courts'.”
Mr Vara's campaign claims that cheese-making could have "huge benefits for the village of Stilton and the surrounding areas, both in terms of jobs and tourism".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Teen arrested after boy, 16, stabbed 'in stomach' in violent Blackley attack

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed in Blackley last night .
Emergency services flooded the scene on Walker Road at around 4.45pm , including armed police and the air ambulance .
A 16-year-old boy was rushed to hospital with severe injuries after being stabbed in the stomach , the M.E.N understands .
Police said his injury is not as as significant as first feared , and he remains in a serious but stable condition .
Detectives launched an investigation and confirmed today a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police are now encouraging anyone with information about the incident to come forward .
It is believed that after being stabbed , the victim staggered up Walker Road desperately looking for help .
A schoolgirl who saw him shared a harrowing account with the M.E.N .
of the aftermath of the incident .
`` He was shouting , knocking on all the houses asking for help , '' she said .
`` No one was answering .
`` Then he saw me , ran over to me and asked me to phone an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my friend 's house and asked her sister to phone it . ''
`` These people came out and he was sat on the doorstep .
Then police came and the ambulance came and landed on the green .
`` I do n't know what happened before .
`` It was really scary .
`` That 's why I ran to my friend 's house to get him a towel .
`` He was just saying 'they need to hurry up ' . ''
The girl 's mother , who gave permission for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter , said she is 'in bits ' over what she witnessed .
Detective Inspector Claire Moss , of GMP ’ s City of Manchester division , said : `` This violent incident has thankfully not caused as significant damage as first feared and we are hopeful that the boy who was seriously injured will recover from this attack .
`` I would like to thank those that helped the victim after the incident for their bravery and support .
`` Our thoughts are with the young boy and his family during this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closely with partner agencies and the community to find out more details about what happened in the moments leading up to this attack .
`` I would also like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to protect residents in Blackley and investigate the incident .
`` You will see extra patrols across the area who will be working hard to find those responsible for this attack and prevent further incidents of crime in this area .
“ We are keen to learn the circumstances surrounding this incident and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who may have been around the area of Walker Road – at what was a busy time of day – to contact police to help aid our investigation .
“ This attack happened shortly before dark and we are asking anyone who may live nearby with CCTV or dashcam footage or who was passing through the area to contact police as soon as possible.
” Anyone with any information about this incident should contact police on 0161 856 1146 quoting 2303 05/02/20 .
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity @ @ @ @ @ @

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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed in Blackley last night.
Emergency services flooded the scene on Walker Road at around 4.45pm, including armed police and the air ambulance.
A 16-year-old boy was rushed to hospital with severe injuries after being stabbed in the stomach, the M.E.N understands.
Police said his injury is not as as significant as first feared, and he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Detectives launched an investigation and confirmed today a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
He remains in custody for questioning.
(Image: ASP)
Police are now encouraging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
It is believed that after being stabbed, the victim staggered up Walker Road desperately looking for help.
A schoolgirl who saw him shared a harrowing account with the M.E.N. of the aftermath of the incident.
"He was shouting, knocking on all the houses asking for help," she said.
"No one was answering.
"Then he saw me, ran over to me and asked me to phone an ambulance.
"I ran over to my friend's house and asked her sister to phone it."
"I told my friend's older sister to phone police.
"These people came out and he was sat on the doorstep. Then police came and the ambulance came and landed on the green.
"I don't know what happened before.
"It was really scary.
(Image: ASP)
"That's why I ran to my friend's house to get him a towel.
"He was just saying 'they need to hurry up'."
The girl's mother, who gave permission for the M.E.N. to speak to her daughter, said she is 'in bits' over what she witnessed.
Detective Inspector Claire Moss, of GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: "This violent incident has thankfully not caused as significant damage as first feared and we are hopeful that the boy who was seriously injured will recover from this attack.
"I would like to thank those that helped the victim after the incident for their bravery and support.
"Our thoughts are with the young boy and his family during this devastating time and our officers are working closely with partner agencies and the community to find out more details about what happened in the moments leading up to this attack.
"I would also like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to protect residents in Blackley and investigate the incident.
"You will see extra patrols across the area who will be working hard to find those responsible for this attack and prevent further incidents of crime in this area.
“We are keen to learn the circumstances surrounding this incident and are appealing to members of the public who may have been around the area of Walker Road – at what was a busy time of day – to contact police to help aid our investigation.
“This attack happened shortly before dark and we are asking anyone who may live nearby with CCTV or dashcam footage or who was passing through the area to contact police as soon as possible.”
Anyone with any information about this incident should contact police on 0161 856 1146 quoting 2303 05/02/20. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestopppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Man City vs Fulham U18s highlights and reaction as Blues defeat Fulham to advance in FA Youth Cup

Manchester City U18s face a difficult test tonight as they look to reach the quarter finals of the FA Youth @ @ @ @ @ Swansea and Aston Villa so far in the competition , but now come up against @ @ @ @ @ U18 Premier League South .
City are top of the North division , however , @ @ @ @ @ for silverware with a win tonight .
Gareth Taylor 's side will be without defender @ @ @ @ @ suffering from a hamstring injury , but are still expected to name a strong side @ @ @ @ @ Taylor said he is expecting a tough game , but hopes his players will relish @ @ @ @ @ MEN Sport : `` It ’ s a very difficult fixture for us .
But @ @ @ @ @ ’ re fortunate enough to be successful to get us into a quarter final .
@ @ @ @ @ tonight 's game in our blog below with kick-off at 7pm .

Manchester City U18s face a difficult test tonight as they look to reach the quarter finals of the FA Youth Cup.
City have beaten Swansea and Aston Villa so far in the competition, but now come up against Fulham - leaders of the U18 Premier League South. City are top of the North division, however, and can continue their quest for silverware with a win tonight.
Gareth Taylor's side will be without defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who is suffering from a hamstring injury, but are still expected to name a strong side at the Academy Stadium.
Taylor said he is expecting a tough game, but hopes his players will relish the challenge. He told MEN Sport: "It’s a very difficult fixture for us. But what a reward if we’re fortunate enough to be successful to get us into a quarter final."
Follow live updates from tonight's game in our blog below with kick-off at 7pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-06--Former Manchester United player makes Anthony Martial and Odsonne Edouard claim

Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard would `` walk '' into Manchester United 's current side , according to former Old Trafford academy graduate Michael Stewart .
Edouard has been prolific in the Scottish Premiership this season , netting 24 goals in all competitions to prompt speculation that he could make the leap to a bigger league .
He has scored four goals in Celtic 's past two games , victories away at Hamilton and Motherwell .
And Stewart , the former Scottish midfielder who emerged through the United youth ranks at the turn of the millennium , believes United could use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and believes he 's a better player than Anthony Martial .
Speaking as a pundit on BT Sport he said : `` Manchester United do n't have a striker , Odsonne Edouard would walk into that team . ''
He was then asked if the 22-year-old forward was better than United 's current No.9 options Martial and Mason Greenwood and replied : `` Yeah , I think so . ''
Former United player and ex Celtic and Scotland boss Gordon Strachan was also on punditry duty and waxed lyrical about Edouard .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Strachan said .
`` He can do what Bergkamp could do , perhaps at a younger age .
`` You look at the players who have left Celtic .
Virgil van Dijk , Victor Wanyama , they 've gone to Southampton .
No disrespect to Southampton but Edouard can go to the top , a top team , right now . ''
United completed a deadline day loan swoop for Odion Ighalo from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua to supplement their forward line in the absence of Marcus Rashford .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of months with a double stress fracture in his back .

Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard would "walk" into Manchester United's current side, according to former Old Trafford academy graduate Michael Stewart.
Edouard has been prolific in the Scottish Premiership this season, netting 24 goals in all competitions to prompt speculation that he could make the leap to a bigger league. He has scored four goals in Celtic's past two games, victories away at Hamilton and Motherwell.
And Stewart, the former Scottish midfielder who emerged through the United youth ranks at the turn of the millennium, believes United could use a player of Edouard's calibre — and believes he's a better player than Anthony Martial.
Speaking as a pundit on BT Sport he said: "Manchester United don't have a striker, Odsonne Edouard would walk into that team."
He was then asked if the 22-year-old forward was better than United's current No.9 options Martial and Mason Greenwood and replied: "Yeah, I think so."
Former United player and ex Celtic and Scotland boss Gordon Strachan was also on punditry duty and waxed lyrical about Edouard.
"He reminds me of Dennis Bergkamp," Strachan said. "He can do what Bergkamp could do, perhaps at a younger age.
"You look at the players who have left Celtic. Virgil van Dijk, Victor Wanyama, they've gone to Southampton. No disrespect to Southampton but Edouard can go to the top, a top team, right now."
United completed a deadline day loan swoop for Odion Ighalo from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua to supplement their forward line in the absence of Marcus Rashford. The England striker is out for a couple of months with a double stress fracture in his back.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-07--Trafford police issue warning after rise in keyless car and Ford Fiesta thefts

Police in Trafford have issued a warning following a rise in keyless car and Ford Fiesta thefts .
Officers patrolled the streets of Urmston every night this week with the police dog unit .
There were no reported burglaries or attempt burglaries in the area , but police have issued advice on preventing vehicle thefts .
On the GMP Trafford North Facebook page , a spokesperson said that nationally , there has been been a rise in keyless car thefts .
They advised car owners to buy a faraday pouch for their key which blocks the signal used by thieves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would also recommend the old fashioned steering wheel locks , your car is going NO WHERE with one of them securing your steering wheel . ''
Police say there has also been a rise in theft of new Ford Fiesta models .
Thieves are using devices that can plug into the USB port under the steering column to start the engine , GMP say .
`` If you are the owner of a newish Ford Fiesta I recommend that you purchase a steering wheel lock ASAP !
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`` , the post added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & complain in regards to the poor security of the vehicle . ''
Officers from the GMP Trafford West Neighbourhood Team will be taking part in a community meeting this evening ( Friday , February 2 ) where anyone with concerns can attend .
It will be held at St Mary 's Church on Davyhulme Road at 7pm .
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Police in Trafford have issued a warning following a rise in keyless car and Ford Fiesta thefts.
Officers patrolled the streets of Urmston every night this week with the police dog unit.
There were no reported burglaries or attempt burglaries in the area, but police have issued advice on preventing vehicle thefts.
On the GMP Trafford North Facebook page, a spokesperson said that nationally, there has been been a rise in keyless car thefts.
They advised car owners to buy a faraday pouch for their key which blocks the signal used by thieves.
The post added: "I would also recommend the old fashioned steering wheel locks, your car is going NO WHERE with one of them securing your steering wheel."
Police say there has also been a rise in theft of new Ford Fiesta models.
Thieves are using devices that can plug into the USB port under the steering column to start the engine, GMP say.
"If you are the owner of a newish Ford Fiesta I recommend that you purchase a steering wheel lock ASAP!!", the post added.
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"I would also contact Ford & complain in regards to the poor security of the vehicle."
Officers from the GMP Trafford West Neighbourhood Team will be taking part in a community meeting this evening (Friday, February 2) where anyone with concerns can attend.
It will be held at St Mary's Church on Davyhulme Road at 7pm.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-07--Gemma Collins stuns as she reveals dramatic new look on Instagram

Gemma Collins is no stranger to an image overhaul , and her latest transformation is no exception .
Fans of @ @ @ @ @ heaping praises on the GC after she debuted a new , shorter hairstyle .
For @ @ @ @ @ for her long and flowing extensions ( we all remember *that* scene in Celebrity Big @ @ @ @ @ Gemma has opted for something completely new .
Posting on Instagram , Gemma shared a @ @ @ @ @ locks , writing : `` Thank you so much @ ryan_paulantony for my colour and @ @ @ @ @ paulantonyhair . ''
People were quick to respond , with many of Gem 's celeb @ @ @ @ @ transformation .
Replying under the post , former TOWIE co-star Jess Wright said : `` @ @ @ @ @ !
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`` Love it , short hair suits you @ @ @ @ @ on Ice professional Hamish Gaman .

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Gemma Collins is no stranger to an image overhaul, and her latest transformation is no exception.
Fans of the former TOWIE have been heaping praises on the GC after she debuted a new, shorter hairstyle.
For years she's been known for her long and flowing extensions (we all remember *that* scene in Celebrity Big Brother), but now Gemma has opted for something completely new.
Posting on Instagram, Gemma shared a photo of her short blonde locks, writing: "Thank you so much @ryan_paulantony for my colour and cut today @makeupbybayley @paulantonyhair."
People were quick to respond, with many of Gem's celeb pals in awe of her transformation.
Replying under the post, former TOWIE co-star Jess Wright said: "Omg im obsessed!!!!!!!!"
Love Island's Amber Rose-Gill added: "Gemma!!"
"Wow!!! I love it" said Saira Khan.
Real Housewives of Cheshire star Darby Ward wrote: "Omg gem wow!!!! Loveee this."
"Love it, short hair suits you Gem," exclaimed Dancing on Ice professional Hamish Gaman.
Gemma, you look stunning hun.