themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Heaton Park lantern festival Lightopia pushes event dates back

Popular lantern and light festival Lightopia has changed the dates of this year 's event , following the second national lockdown .
The festival should be been starting on November 20 , but with the nation back under coronavirus restrictions has decided to postpone .
Filling Heaton Park with glowing lanterns , dazzling light displays and a 10-metre Christmas tree , this year 's event will now begin on December 3 - the date that lockdown is expected to end .
With the later start , the festival will also stay in Greater Manchester longer , welcoming guests until Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right across the festive period , except Christmas Day itself .
Ticket-holders who have been affected by the postponement have been contacted and are able to move their tickets to a date in December , or receive a refund .
The festival made its UK debut here in Manchester last year , attracting huge crowds with its installations .
This year 's spectacle will have a new Christmas showcase with Santa 's sleigh , snowflakes and a giant interatctive walking piano .
The Grade I-listed Heaton Hall will provide a stunning backdrop for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas dedicated to the Manchester skyline , to astronomy and to animals .
Did you go to Lightopia last year ?
Let us know what you thought in the comments section below .
The lakeside water show is also due to make its return next month .
Festival organisers are currently working with local authorities to find a way to host the event safely and in a new socially-distanced format .
Measures in place will include a one-way system and social distancing measures ( including wider footpaths ) overseen by stewards , contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scanning .
There 'll also be no alcohol served on site this year .
Lightopia will be open at Heaton Park from Thursday December 3 until Sunday January 10 , between 5pm and 10pm .
Last entry will be at 10.30pm each day .
Advance tickets are priced at £20 for adults ( or £22 on the day ) , £13 for children ( or £15 on the day ) , and £60 for families of two adults and two children ( £68 on the day ) .
Children under three can go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of tickets available for key workers , with a 20 per cent discount off the standard ticket price , when using code KEY20 here .
One essential worker ID is required per party .
You can see more information and book tickets at lightopiafestival.com .

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Popular lantern and light festival Lightopia has changed the dates of this year's event, following the second national lockdown.
The festival should be been starting on November 20, but with the nation back under coronavirus restrictions has decided to postpone.
Filling Heaton Park with glowing lanterns, dazzling light displays and a 10-metre Christmas tree, this year's event will now begin on December 3 - the date that lockdown is expected to end.
With the later start, the festival will also stay in Greater Manchester longer, welcoming guests until Sunday January 10.
Lightopia will be open right across the festive period, except Christmas Day itself.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Ticket-holders who have been affected by the postponement have been contacted and are able to move their tickets to a date in December, or receive a refund.
The festival made its UK debut here in Manchester last year, attracting huge crowds with its installations.
This year's spectacle will have a new Christmas showcase with Santa's sleigh, snowflakes and a giant interactive walking piano.
The Grade I-listed Heaton Hall will provide a stunning backdrop for the festivities, which will also include areas dedicated to the Manchester skyline, to astronomy and to animals.
Did you go to Lightopia last year? Let us know what you thought in the comments section below.
The lakeside water show is also due to make its return next month.
Festival organisers are currently working with local authorities to find a way to host the event safely and in a new socially-distanced format.
(Image: Adams Photography / Lightopia)
Measures in place will include a one-way system and social distancing measures (including wider footpaths) overseen by stewards, contact tracing, card payments and contactless ticket scanning.
There'll also be no alcohol served on site this year.
Lightopia will be open at Heaton Park from Thursday December 3 until Sunday January 10, between 5pm and 10pm.
Last entry will be at 8.30pm each day.
Advance tickets are priced at £20 for adults (or £22 on the day), £13 for children (or £15 on the day), and £60 for families of two adults and two children (£68 on the day). Children under three can go free.
There are also a limited number of tickets available for key workers, with a 20 per cent discount off the standard ticket price, when using code KEY20 here.
One essential worker ID is required per party.
You can see more information and book tickets at lightopiafestival.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Calls to give ‘exhausted’ NHS staff early pay rise

Calls have been made for the government to give ‘ exhausted ’ NHS staff an early pay rise of £2,000 each .
Thousands of health staff across the North West – including nurses , paramedics , cleaners , domestics and porters – have written to their MPs asking them to back a pay rise for them in time for Christmas .
Staff employed in hospitals , clinics and ambulance stations across the region are urging politicians to put their case to the government for a ‘ significant pay rise ’ of at least £2,000 for every NHS worker .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but union UNISON argues health workers are already worn out from the early stages of the pandemic and bringing the increase forward would help them to feel more valued during the hard winter months .
Health workers added that bringing the planned wage rise forward a few months would also place the NHS ‘ in a better position to face the future ’ .
UNISON warned the pandemic has affected staff profoundly and may lead to people choosing to leave the NHS , ‘ such are the levels of exhaustion ’ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ year could persuade staff to change their minds and make the NHS more attractive to ‘ thousands of much-needed recruits ’ .
With the arrival of winter , the second virus wave and the increasing rates of infection , UNISON said it believes now is the perfect time for the government to show the high regard in which ministers say they hold NHS staff .
One community and neonatal nurse , who wished to remain anonymous , said : “ I worked on a ward right through the pandemic – night and day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mask .
Sometimes you would be stuck in the full suit for hours with no drink .
“ The pay rise would help us understand our worth .
We are still working through a pandemic .
We left our loved ones to care for our patients – your loved ones – to ensure they received the best care .
“ I just want acknowledgement that we mean something .
I chose this career because I care deeply about the health and well-being of others , I didn ’ t plan on doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk as I have been doing the last 6 months .
The pay rise would prove our worth.
” A health care assistant added : “ [ A pay rise would mean ] I would be able to pay rent and bills with a liveable wage .
I could rely less on benefits and save for holiday.
” Another nurse said : “ I currently owe £68,000 in student debt and I am seriously in two minds whether I want so much responsibility as a nurse for so little pay .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debt reflects the pay and prospects for nurses .
I feel that a significant pay rise would entice more prospective student nurses , which would help with the under-staffing issue within the NHS.
” A spokesperson for the government ’ s Department of Health and Social Care said : “ We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of all our nurses .
NHS nurses are currently benefitting from the final year of a three-year pay deal , agreed with trade unions , which has delivered year-on-year pay increases , such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualified nurse by over 12 per cent by 2021 .
“ The independent NHS Pay Review Body makes recommendations to Government on pay increases for NHS staff , including nurses , and we intend to consider their advice when we receive it , while continuing to listen to trade unions and our valued staff to ensure everyone is rewarded fairly .
”

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Calls have been made for the government to give ‘exhausted’ NHS staff an early pay rise of £2,000 each.
Thousands of health staff across the North West – including nurses, paramedics, cleaners, domestics and porters – have written to their MPs asking them to back a pay rise for them in time for Christmas.
Staff employed in hospitals, clinics and ambulance stations across the region are urging politicians to put their case to the government for a ‘significant pay rise’ of at least £2,000 for every NHS worker.
The NHS pay rise is due next April, but union UNISON argues health workers are already worn out from the early stages of the pandemic and bringing the increase forward would help them to feel more valued during the hard winter months.
Health workers added that bringing the planned wage rise forward a few months would also place the NHS ‘in a better position to face the future’.
UNISON warned the pandemic has affected staff profoundly and may lead to people choosing to leave the NHS, ‘such are the levels of exhaustion’.
The union argued that raising pay this year could persuade staff to change their minds and make the NHS more attractive to ‘thousands of much-needed recruits’.
With the arrival of winter, the second virus wave and the increasing rates of infection, UNISON said it believes now is the perfect time for the government to show the high regard in which ministers say they hold NHS staff.
One community and neonatal nurse, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “I worked on a ward right through the pandemic – night and day shifts wearing full PPE, not just a mask. Sometimes you would be stuck in the full suit for hours with no drink.
“The pay rise would help us understand our worth. We are still working through a pandemic. We left our loved ones to care for our patients – your loved ones – to ensure they received the best care.
(Image: Getty Images)
“I just want acknowledgement that we mean something. I chose this career because I care deeply about the health and well-being of others, I didn’t plan on doing it to put myself and my family at risk as I have been doing the last 6 months. The pay rise would prove our worth.”
A health care assistant added: “[A pay rise would mean] I would be able to pay rent and bills with a liveable wage. I could rely less on benefits and save for holiday.”
Another nurse said: “I currently owe £68,000 in student debt and I am seriously in two minds whether I want so much responsibility as a nurse for so little pay.
“I don’t feel that my debt reflects the pay and prospects for nurses. I feel that a significant pay rise would entice more prospective student nurses, which would help with the under-staffing issue within the NHS.”
A spokesperson for the government’s Department of Health and Social Care said: “We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of all our nurses. NHS nurses are currently benefitting from the final year of a three-year pay deal, agreed with trade unions, which has delivered year-on-year pay increases, such as increasing the starting salary for a newly qualified nurse by over 12 per cent by 2021.
“The independent NHS Pay Review Body makes recommendations to Government on pay increases for NHS staff, including nurses, and we intend to consider their advice when we receive it, while continuing to listen to trade unions and our valued staff to ensure everyone is rewarded fairly.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine declared 90pc effective in 'great day for science'

One of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders is more than 90 per cent effective in preventing Covid-19 , a preliminary analysis has shown .
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and biotech firm BioNTech , the developers behind the Covid vaccine , have hailed it a `` great day for science and humanity . ''
The UK has secured 30 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine called BNT162b2 – the first agreement the firms signed with any government .
It is thought people will need two doses , meaning not enough shots have been secured for the entire UK population .
Results from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the study show it is more than than 90 per cent effective in preventing Covid-19 among those without evidence of prior infection .
It has been tested on 43,538 participants across the US , Germany , Brazil , Argentina , South Africa and Turkey .
According to the report , no serious safety concerns have been observed , but it adds that safety and additional efficacy data continue to be collected .
The case split between vaccinated individuals and those who received the placebo indicates a vaccine efficacy rate above 90pc , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Researchers say this means that protection is achieved 28 days after the initiation of the vaccination , which consists of two doses .
However , they caution that as the study continues the final vaccine efficacy percentage may vary .
Dr Albert Bourla , Pfizer chairman and chief executive , said : “ Today is a great day for science and humanity .
“ The first set of results from our Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trial provides the initial evidence of our vaccine ’ s ability to prevent Covid-19.
” He added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data as the trial continues to enrol for a final analysis planned when a total of 164 confirmed Covid-19 cases have accrued .
“ I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to make this important achievement possible.
” Professor Ugur Sahin , BioNTech co-founder and chief executive , said : “ The first interim analysis of our global Phase 3 study provides evidence that a vaccine may effectively prevent Covid-19 .
“ This is a victory for innovation , science and a global collaborative effort.
” As well as the efficacy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pfizer and BioNTech are working to prepare the necessary safety and manufacturing data to submit to the FDA to demonstrate the safety and quality of the vaccine product produced .
They currently expect to be able to produce up to 50 million vaccine doses globally in 2020 and up to 1.3 billion doses in 2021 .
The data from the full Phase 3 trial will be submitted for scientific peer-review publication .
Azra Ghani , professor in infectious disease epidemiology at Imperial College London , said : “ These new results represent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine candidate against Covid-19 disease which is very welcome news .
“ It is important to bear in mind that these are early results based on a relatively small number of cases .
“ In addition , the efficacy estimate is based on seven days of follow-up of participants following the second dose – further data in the coming weeks and months will provide a better picture of longer-term vaccine efficacy.
” Peter Horby , professor of emerging infectious diseases and global health in the Nuffield Department of Medicine at the University of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bode well for Covid vaccines in general ” .
“ This news made me smile from ear to ear , ” said the scientist .
“ It is a relief to see such positive results on this vaccine and bodes well for Covid-19 vaccines in general .
“ Of course we need to see more detail and await the final results , and there is a long long way to go before vaccines will start to make a real difference , but this feels to me like a watershed moment .
”

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One of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders is more than 90 per cent effective in preventing Covid-19, a preliminary analysis has shown.
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and biotech firm BioNTech, the developers behind the Covid vaccine, have hailed it a "great day for science and humanity."
The UK has secured 30 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine called BNT162b2 – the first agreement the firms signed with any government.
It is thought people will need two doses, meaning not enough shots have been secured for the entire UK population.
Results from the interim analysis of Phase 3 of the study show it is more than than 90 per cent effective in preventing Covid-19 among those without evidence of prior infection.
It has been tested on 43,538 participants across the US, Germany, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa and Turkey.
According to the report, no serious safety concerns have been observed, but it adds that safety and additional efficacy data continue to be collected.
The case split between vaccinated individuals and those who received the placebo indicates a vaccine efficacy rate above 90pc, at seven days after the second dose.
Researchers say this means that protection is achieved 28 days after the initiation of the vaccination, which consists of two doses.
However, they caution that as the study continues the final vaccine efficacy percentage may vary.
Dr Albert Bourla, Pfizer chairman and chief executive, said: “Today is a great day for science and humanity.
“The first set of results from our Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trial provides the initial evidence of our vaccine’s ability to prevent Covid-19.”
He added: “We will continue to collect further data as the trial continues to enrol for a final analysis planned when a total of 164 confirmed Covid-19 cases have accrued.
“I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to make this important achievement possible.”
Professor Ugur Sahin, BioNTech co-founder and chief executive, said: “The first interim analysis of our global Phase 3 study provides evidence that a vaccine may effectively prevent Covid-19.
“This is a victory for innovation, science and a global collaborative effort.”
As well as the efficacy data generated from the clinical trial, Pfizer and BioNTech are working to prepare the necessary safety and manufacturing data to submit to the FDA to demonstrate the safety and quality of the vaccine product produced.
They currently expect to be able to produce up to 50 million vaccine doses globally in 2020 and up to 1.3 billion doses in 2021.
The data from the full Phase 3 trial will be submitted for scientific peer-review publication.
Azra Ghani, professor in infectious disease epidemiology at Imperial College London, said: “These new results represent the first demonstration of substantial efficacy of a vaccine candidate against Covid-19 disease which is very welcome news.
“It is important to bear in mind that these are early results based on a relatively small number of cases.
“In addition, the efficacy estimate is based on seven days of follow-up of participants following the second dose – further data in the coming weeks and months will provide a better picture of longer-term vaccine efficacy.”
Peter Horby, professor of emerging infectious diseases and global health in the Nuffield Department of Medicine at the University of Oxford, said the Pfizer results “bode well for Covid vaccines in general”.
“This news made me smile from ear to ear,” said the scientist.
“It is a relief to see such positive results on this vaccine and bodes well for Covid-19 vaccines in general.
“Of course we need to see more detail and await the final results, and there is a long long way to go before vaccines will start to make a real difference, but this feels to me like a watershed moment.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested Scott McTominay and Fred are Manchester United 's most stable midfield partnership to allow their attackers @ @ @ @ @ Fred were recalled for the 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park after Fred was @ @ @ @ @ League defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir , where McTominay emerged for the second-half .
The pair @ @ @ @ @ of the last seven United games , including the victories over Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain @ @ @ @ @ was the only game Fred has been rested for in the last seven .
`` @ @ @ @ @ brilliant together , '' Solskjaer said .
`` They 're a great partnership .
Of @ @ @ @ @ start during the week .
Scott played 45 minutes in Turkey but you can see @ @ @ @ @ '' United 's squad now head out on international duty , with Victor Lindelof not @ @ @ @ @ upcoming clash with Denmark due to quarantine rules .
Follow for the latest United news @ @ @ @

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Dominic Booth, Richard Fay)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested Scott McTominay and Fred are Manchester United's most stable midfield partnership to allow their attackers to thrive.
McTominay and Fred were recalled for the 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park after Fred was unused in the midweek Champions League defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir, where McTominay emerged for the second-half.
The pair have started together in five of the last seven United games, including the victories over Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain, and the Basaksehir tie was the only game Fred has been rested for in the last seven.
"Scott and Fred have done brilliant together," Solskjaer said. "They're a great partnership. Of course, they didn't start during the week. Scott played 45 minutes in Turkey but you can see they have fresh legs."
United's squad now head out on international duty, with Victor Lindelof not taking part in Sweden's upcoming clash with Denmark due to quarantine rules.
Recap the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--GMB apologises after explicit anti-Trump sign appears behind reporter

Viewers of Good Morning Britain couldn ’ t stop laughing today after an explicit anti-Trump sign appeared in the background of one of its reports .
Presenter Richard Gaisford was discussing the recent presidential election and how Donald Trump is not ‘ going without a fight ’ as winner Joe Biden prepares for office .
His backdrop included posters , signs and balloons placed by protestors - including one very frank poster that appeared to have not been spotted by producers .
A large white placard with “ F**K TRUMP ” scrawled in red writing could be clearly seen on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s piece to camera .
One viewer tweeted : `` Seeing a giant `` f**k Trump '' banner live on GMB has made my morning '' .
Another remarked : `` I think they should have moved the camera a bit '' .
A third wondered : `` Erm should n't you blur a certain word there ... '' .
`` F**k trump !
!
!
Brilliant start by GMB on Monday morning , '' added another .
Another joked : `` You can see some of the anti Trump protests here .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ over your left shoulder '' .
Mr Trump has not publicly recognised Mr Biden ’ s victory and has , without evidence , claimed the election was stolen .
He has been maintaining his silence despite earlier threats of legal action to prove voter fraud .
In his piece to camera , Richard said : `` He is getting advice from all sides , we hear that Donald Jr. and Eric , his sons , are urging him to fight on , they are trying to raise cash for him for a court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are outside the White House , you can see the protest banners behind me , inside , Mr Trump is still inside , tweeting.
” Voter turnout in last week 's election smashed records , with 148 million votes being tallied so far .
Democrat Joe Biden has so far won more than 75 million votes — the highest number for a presidential candidate in history .
Mr Trump received more than 70 million — the highest total for a losing candidate .
Later on in the show , Richard appeared again in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and apologised for the gaffe .
`` Apologies if you saw something inappropriate on an earlier broadcast , '' he told viewers .

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Viewers of Good Morning Britain couldn’t stop laughing today after an explicit anti-Trump sign appeared in the background of one of its reports.
Presenter Richard Gaisford was discussing the recent presidential election and how Donald Trump is not ‘going without a fight’ as winner Joe Biden prepares for office.
His backdrop included posters, signs and balloons placed by protestors - including one very frank poster that appeared to have not been spotted by producers.
(Image: Getty Images)
A large white placard with “F**K TRUMP” scrawled in red writing could be clearly seen on screen in the background of Richard’s piece to camera.
One viewer tweeted: "Seeing a giant "f**k Trump" banner live on GMB has made my morning".
Another remarked: "I think they should have moved the camera a bit".
A third wondered: "Erm shouldn't you blur a certain word there...".
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"F**k trump!!! Brilliant start by GMB on Monday morning," added another.
Another joked: "You can see some of the anti Trump protests here. Yes we can particularly if we look over your left shoulder".
Mr Trump has not publicly recognised Mr Biden’s victory and has, without evidence, claimed the election was stolen.
He has been maintaining his silence despite earlier threats of legal action to prove voter fraud.
In his piece to camera, Richard said: "He is getting advice from all sides, we hear that Donald Jr. and Eric, his sons, are urging him to fight on, they are trying to raise cash for him for a court case that starts today.
"We are outside the White House, you can see the protest banners behind me, inside, Mr Trump is still inside, tweeting.”
Voter turnout in last week's election smashed records, with 148 million votes being tallied so far.
Democrat Joe Biden has so far won more than 75 million votes — the highest number for a presidential candidate in history. Mr Trump received more than 70 million — the highest total for a losing candidate.
Later on in the show, Richard appeared again in front of a different set of signs and apologised for the gaffe.
"Apologies if you saw something inappropriate on an earlier broadcast," he told viewers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Wigan players 'need to take responsibility' after shock FA Cup loss to Chorley

Wigan Athletic boss John Sheridan said the goals the Latics conceded in the shock FA Cup defeat to Chorley were 'comical ' and the the club 's players must take responsibility when out on the pitch .
Connor Hall 's extra-time winner also sent the Magpies into round two for only the third time as they came from 2-0 down to beat 2013 FA Cup winners Wigan 3-2 after extra time .
Goals from Joe Garner and Tom James had put the home side firmly in control , but Adam Long was shown a straight red card for bringing down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the interval .
Elliott Newby and Cardwell got the visitors back on level terms and Hall scored what proved to be the winner in the second minute of extra time .
Despite the sending off , Sheridan felt the Latics still ought to have seen the game through with what they had on the pitch .
He congratulated Jamie Vermiglio 's side for their win and gave them credit - but as far as his own team is concerned , Sheridan believes with the preparation which took place , the players must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected them to win .
Speaking to the BBC and via the club website , Sheridan said : “ When you ’ re at home and you ’ re playing against a non-league team you expect to win the game and go through to the next round and especially after we go 2-0 up .
`` Even though we ’ re 2-0 up , I still think Chorley had one or two little half chances , but once you go 2-0 up you think you ’ ll see the game through and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Obviously the sending off changes the game a little bit but I still think we should , with what we ’ ve got out on the pitch , we should see the game through and end up winning the game , but it wasn ’ t to be and things were very scrappy in the end .
`` Players get shown everything , the detail since I ’ ve come in the club behind the scenes , the assistant manager ’ s a brilliant coach , the analyst does his job very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to take responsibility .
The players have got to take responsibility out on the pitch more than anywhere else .
`` Once they get everything , they see everything and , with no disrespect to Chorley , we ’ ve shown them videos .
We should go out on the pitch and just see the game through .
The players must take responsibility on the pitch .
`` Good players make the game look simple by doing things simple and sometimes we make it look difficult .
`` The simplest things we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s probably our downfall .
Throughout the season , the goals we ’ ve conceded are absolutely comical and again , I think the goals we ’ ve conceded today are comical and I mean comical . ''
Sheridan believes the defeat at the DW Stadium is his worst as a football manager , and believes the side which was put out was not a young team .
He feels the players must 'get a grip ' of themselves when out on the pitch and felt Long 's sending off was 'silly ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Latics currently sit bottom of League One , and Sheridan feels when they have their best players out on the pitch and firing , they are a match for most teams in the third tier of English football .
He said : “ It ’ s a game I expected to win .
I ’ ve got to be careful sometimes how you come out and you talk after the game , so I ’ m just going to reflect on it .
It ’ s very hard and probably my worst result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m going to be truthful .
“ We can make the excuses with the injuries but they ’ re not a young team , they ’ re 20 , 21 , 22-years-old - they ’ ve men and they need to stand up for themselves and take responsibility and get a grip of each other out on the pitch .
`` Whether I ’ m old school or not , there ’ s nothing wrong with being vocal and organising and getting a grip of each other out on the pitch and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downfall on our team at the moment .
“ It ( the red card ) was silly .
He shouldn ’ t get sent off .
It ’ s a comical bit of defending by himself anyway so it was a red card and he deserved it .
He was the last man , he slid in , should have stayed on his feet , but these are the situations I ’ m on about .
`` He should see what the danger was before he ended up getting sent it , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I said earlier , we need our best 12 to 13 players , I ’ ve said it from day one .
If we can keep them fit , we can compete with most teams in this league and we ’ ve shown that in performances .
`` Today ’ s about the FA Cup and it ’ s a poor result , after going 2-0 up you should never lose a game .
The league programme ’ s our priority but we need to get a grip and start trying @ @ @ @ @ @

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Wigan Athletic boss John Sheridan said the goals the Latics conceded in the shock FA Cup defeat to Chorley were 'comical' and the the club's players must take responsibility when out on the pitch.
Connor Hall's extra-time winner also sent the Magpies into round two for only the third time as they came from 2-0 down to beat 2013 FA Cup winners Wigan 3-2 after extra time.
Goals from Joe Garner and Tom James had put the home side firmly in control, but Adam Long was shown a straight red card for bringing down Harry Cardwell when through on goal shortly before the interval.
Elliott Newby and Cardwell got the visitors back on level terms and Hall scored what proved to be the winner in the second minute of extra time.
Despite the sending off, Sheridan felt the Latics still ought to have seen the game through with what they had on the pitch.
He congratulated Jamie Vermiglio's side for their win and gave them credit - but as far as his own team is concerned, Sheridan believes with the preparation which took place, the players must take more responsibility in an encounter he expected them to win.
Speaking to the BBC and via the club website, Sheridan said: “When you’re at home and you’re playing against a non-league team you expect to win the game and go through to the next round and especially after we go 2-0 up.
"Even though we’re 2-0 up, I still think Chorley had one or two little half chances, but once you go 2-0 up you think you’ll see the game through and we should see the game through comfortably.
"Obviously the sending off changes the game a little bit but I still think we should, with what we’ve got out on the pitch, we should see the game through and end up winning the game, but it wasn’t to be and things were very scrappy in the end.
"Players get shown everything, the detail since I’ve come in the club behind the scenes, the assistant manager’s a brilliant coach, the analyst does his job very, very thorough and the players have got to take responsibility. The players have got to take responsibility out on the pitch more than anywhere else.
"Once they get everything, they see everything and, with no disrespect to Chorley, we’ve shown them videos. We should go out on the pitch and just see the game through. The players must take responsibility on the pitch.
"Good players make the game look simple by doing things simple and sometimes we make it look difficult.
"The simplest things we make look very difficult and that’s probably our downfall. Throughout the season, the goals we’ve conceded are absolutely comical and again, I think the goals we’ve conceded today are comical and I mean comical."
Sheridan believes the defeat at the DW Stadium is his worst as a football manager, and believes the side which was put out was not a young team.
He feels the players must 'get a grip' of themselves when out on the pitch and felt Long's sending off was 'silly' and a deserved red card.
The Latics currently sit bottom of League One, and Sheridan feels when they have their best players out on the pitch and firing, they are a match for most teams in the third tier of English football.
He said: “It’s a game I expected to win. I’ve got to be careful sometimes how you come out and you talk after the game, so I’m just going to reflect on it. It’s very hard and probably my worst result in my management career, if I’m going to be truthful.
“We can make the excuses with the injuries but they’re not a young team, they’re 20, 21, 22-years-old - they’ve men and they need to stand up for themselves and take responsibility and get a grip of each other out on the pitch.
"Whether I’m old school or not, there’s nothing wrong with being vocal and organising and getting a grip of each other out on the pitch and that’s a big, big downfall on our team at the moment.
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“It (the red card) was silly. He shouldn’t get sent off. It’s a comical bit of defending by himself anyway so it was a red card and he deserved it. He was the last man, he slid in, should have stayed on his feet, but these are the situations I’m on about.
"He should see what the danger was before he ended up getting sent it, and then it wouldn’t have happened.
“I said earlier, we need our best 12 to 13 players, I’ve said it from day one. If we can keep them fit, we can compete with most teams in this league and we’ve shown that in performances.
"Today’s about the FA Cup and it’s a poor result, after going 2-0 up you should never lose a game. The league programme’s our priority but we need to get a grip and start trying to win football matches."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--M&S infuriates shoppers with 'disgusting' name for new £1.50 Christmas product

Fans of Marks & Spencer will know it does n't shy away when it comes to new and innovative food products .
But while its newest Christmas treat sounds delicious , it 's proven a step too far for some shoppers , who have branded it 'crude ' and 'disgusting ' .
M & S introduced the new product on Twitter , where it left people divided .
A yum-yum doughnut hybrid , this sweet treat is called Santa 's Yumnut , reports the Mirror .
Marks & Spencer tweeted a picture of the dish with the caption : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Yumnut™ ?
`` Our yum yum-doughnut hybrids have been given a Christmassy makeover , with delicious flaky pastry layers and a sweet Santa ’ s belt topping .
Find them in our in store bakery .
Well it turned out that lots of people really were n't sure that they *did* want a bite of Santa 's Yumnut .
One woman joked : `` Anyone climbing down my chimney to offer me their yumnut is getting smacked with a dumbbell , fair warning . ''
A second person advised : `` Guys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trademark that name ; nobody else will want to use it , '' while a third blasted : `` This has ruined my Christmas already . ''
Comedian David Baddiel quipped : `` I know that 's meant to be Santa 's standard belt , but given the really quite misjudged name , I 'd say it looks more like Santa 's chastity belt . ''
Many people were very disturbed by the name .
Comedy writer Aaron Gillies joked : `` So you 're submitting a trademark for something called ... .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` YumNuts ? ''
`` Yes '' `` You know that sounds disgusting right ? ''
`` Santa 's YumNuts '' `` No '' `` For kids '' `` Get out of my office or I 'll call the police '' Another replied : `` Greggs would never . ''
If you 're still tempted , the yum yum-doughnut hybrid is now on sale for £1.50 for one or three for £4 .
The description on the website states : `` Say hello to a special Christmassy version of our iconic yum yum-doughnut @ @ @ @ @

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Fans of Marks & Spencer will know it doesn't shy away when it comes to new and innovative food products.
But while its newest Christmas treat sounds delicious, it's proven a step too far for some shoppers, who have branded it 'crude' and 'disgusting'.
M&S introduced the new product on Twitter, where it left people divided.
A yum-yum doughnut hybrid, this sweet treat is called Santa's Yumnut, reports the Mirror.
Marks & Spencer tweeted a picture of the dish with the caption: "Who wants a bite of Santa’s Yumnut™?
"Our yum yum-doughnut hybrids have been given a Christmassy makeover, with delicious flaky pastry layers and a sweet Santa’s belt topping. Find them in our in store bakery.
Well it turned out that lots of people really weren't sure that they *did* want a bite of Santa's Yumnut.
One woman joked: "Anyone climbing down my chimney to offer me their yumnut is getting smacked with a dumbbell, fair warning."
A second person advised: "Guys, you don’t need to trademark that name; nobody else will want to use it," while a third blasted: "This has ruined my Christmas already."
Comedian David Baddiel quipped: "I know that's meant to be Santa's standard belt, but given the really quite misjudged name, I'd say it looks more like Santa's chastity belt."
Many people were very disturbed by the name.
Comedy writer Aaron Gillies joked: "So you're submitting a trademark for something called.... yum....nuts"
"Yes" "YumNuts?" "Yes" "You know that sounds disgusting right?" "
Santa's YumNuts" "No" "For kids" "Get out of my office or I'll call the police"
Another replied: "Greggs would never."
If you're still tempted, the yum yum-doughnut hybrid is now on sale for £1.50 for one or three for £4.
The description on the website states: "Say hello to a special Christmassy version of our iconic yum yum-doughnut hybrid from our bakery.
“With flaky pasty layers and a sweet Santa’s belt topping - yum!
“Available in store from 4 November.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Aldi is introducing a major change which allows people to skip the checkout

Supermarket giant Aldi has announced the roll-out of its click and collect service in hundreds of stores from next week @ @ @ @ @ plans to have launched the service in 200 of its UK stores by Christmas .
@ @ @ @ @ and collect service in September of this year , and following a success , it @ @ @ @ @ out further .
The brand 's CEO , Giles Hurley , said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ people want to buy high-quality food at unbeatable Aldi prices – particularly at the moment @ @ @ @ @ been hugely popular so far .
`` By extending it to hundreds of new stores @ @ @ @ @ Aldi accessible to thousands of shoppers who might never have visited one of our stores @ @ @ @ @ click and collect service means people can avoid the notoriously speedy checkout process if they @ @ @ @ @ .
Speaking about the checkout process , an Aldi spokesperson previously said : `` Our @ @ @ @ @ the checkout at the right pace for each individual person they serve . ''

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Supermarket giant Aldi has announced the roll-out of its click and collect service in hundreds of stores from next week.
The retailer says it plans to have launched the service in 200 of its UK stores by Christmas.
Aldi first trialled a click and collect service in September of this year, and following a success, it's set to be rolled out further.
The brand's CEO, Giles Hurley, said: "We know that more and more people want to buy high-quality food at unbeatable Aldi prices – particularly at the moment – and this trial has been hugely popular so far.
"By extending it to hundreds of new stores, we’re making Aldi accessible to thousands of shoppers who might never have visited one of our stores before."
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The new click and collect service means people can avoid the notoriously speedy checkout process if they're not feeling energetic enough.
Speaking about the checkout process, an Aldi spokesperson previously said: "Our employees are trained to operate the checkout at the right pace for each individual person they serve."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Curtain falls on drama school plan for listed mansion in Salford park

Plans to turn an empty Georgian listed building into a drama school have failed in the first act - due to the pandemic .
Hush-hush negotiations have been taking place between Salford council and Salford City College about the proposal .
The idea was for the mansion in the city 's Buile Hill Park to be restored to its original grandeur and become part of the college campus as a centre for drama .
It would also have had uses for community groups .
But City Mayor Paul Dennett has revealed the scheme has been shelved due to the financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the potential for money having to be diverted elsewhere because of it .
However , he insists the council is still committed to saving the building which has been boarded up for 20 years .
The council has already pledged £1.2m towards the cost of restoring the mansion and the college intended to contribute another £1m .
It was considered a feasible option after a series of rescue ideas over the years floundered .
Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said : “ Unfortunately in the wake of coronavirus , our early partnership on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use for the mansion can not take place .
“ We still want the mansion to be used in this way and that is still absolutely the direction we are going in to find a solution .
I am confident with the Council 's financial commitment that we will find a new use soon , in line with the wishes of the community .
“ The Council will now work with the established community groups to look again at options to getting the mansion restored and back in use in accordance with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buile Hill Mansion Association ( BHMA ) has for the building .
A working group , including the community groups will be formed and will meet to drive the project forward . ''
“ I want to make it clear that the restoration of the mansion remains a priority – I absolutely want to bring it back to life again at the earliest possible opportunity and have allocated significant Council financial resources that will assist in delivering that outcome , '' Mr Dennett added .
`` Local people will play a fundamental part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to thank BHMA , Friends of Buile Hill Park , and Growing Togetherness for all their hard work this year supporting the council in maintaining and growing the volunteer community within the park . ''
He said the groups would be 'directly involved ' in working with council officers 'to deliver proposals that can be taken forward ' .
The Manchester Evening News contacted Salford City College several times to ask for comment but they did not respond .
Developers earlier this year suggested 60 publicly-owned houses could be built in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high-spec revamp of the building .
But Mr Dennett ruled that building houses in the park was 'off the table ' after a backlash from residents .
A land deal involving the same developers , Capital and Centric , may still be the building 's salvation .
A parcel of land elsewhere in the city will be put out to tender by the council .
Capital and Centric will be invited to bid and if successful would build a mix of houses on the site - some of which would eventually be owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generate cash for the mansion revamp .
The drama school idea was seen as an alternative option .
In the last four months a new group , the Buile Hill Mansion Association , has seen its membership grow to 800 people .
The MEN understands that one charity had indicated it could donate £1m , but that has fallen through .
Bids are also being made to the National Lottery .
Money the council has obtained under 'Section 106 agreements ' - where developers have to make a contribution for public benefit to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set aside for the mansion .
The council insist if the mansion does re-open it should have an element of community use .
Campaigners and council insiders still believe there is the momentum to finally rescue the building after a catalogue of failure over two decades .
The stately home was built in 1827 as the home of Sir Thomas Potter , the first Lord Mayor of Manchester and co-founder of the Manchester Guardian , the forerunner of The Guardian .
It closed in 2000 as the home for Lancashire Mining Museum and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 2008 the council approved plans by John Wilkinson , the then chairman of Salford City Reds rugby league team , to turn the mansion into a £9m country hotel , but permission ran out in 2014 .
In 2010 , Mr Wilkinson held talks with the MacDonald ’ s Hotel Group , who have a luxury hotel chain .
The plan was for the Wilkinson Corporation to own the mansion and to lease it to MacDonald ’ s but the idea floundered .
In 2015 the council had talks behind closed doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in converting the building into a boutique hotel .
And , in 2018 developers Capital and Centric revealed plans to build homes in an area of the park to finance the refurbishment of the mansion .
Salford Red Devils Foundation was involved in the plan .
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Plans to turn an empty Georgian listed building into a drama school have failed in the first act - due to the pandemic.
Hush-hush negotiations have been taking place between Salford council and Salford City College about the proposal.
The idea was for the mansion in the city's Buile Hill Park to be restored to its original grandeur and become part of the college campus as a centre for drama. It would also have had uses for community groups.
But City Mayor Paul Dennett has revealed the scheme has been shelved due to the financial uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential for money having to be diverted elsewhere because of it.
However, he insists the council is still committed to saving the building which has been boarded up for 20 years.
The council has already pledged £1.2m towards the cost of restoring the mansion and the college intended to contribute another £1m.
It was considered a feasible option after a series of rescue ideas over the years floundered.
Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “Unfortunately in the wake of coronavirus, our early partnership on a specific plan for educational and community use for the mansion cannot take place.
“We still want the mansion to be used in this way and that is still absolutely the direction we are going in to find a solution. I am confident with the Council's financial commitment that we will find a new use soon, in line with the wishes of the community.
“The Council will now work with the established community groups to look again at options to getting the mansion restored and back in use in accordance with the public use vision the Council and the Buile Hill Mansion Association (BHMA) has for the building. A working group, including the community groups will be formed and will meet to drive the project forward."
“I want to make it clear that the restoration of the mansion remains a priority – I absolutely want to bring it back to life again at the earliest possible opportunity and have allocated significant Council financial resources that will assist in delivering that outcome," Mr Dennett added.
"Local people will play a fundamental part of any future proposals. I would like to thank BHMA, Friends of Buile Hill Park, and Growing Togetherness for all their hard work this year supporting the council in maintaining and growing the volunteer community within the park."
He said the groups would be 'directly involved' in working with council officers 'to deliver proposals that can be taken forward'.
The Manchester Evening News contacted Salford City College several times to ask for comment but they did not respond.
Developers earlier this year suggested 60 publicly-owned houses could be built in some of the park to help finance a high-spec revamp of the building.
But Mr Dennett ruled that building houses in the park was 'off the table' after a backlash from residents.
A land deal involving the same developers, Capital and Centric, may still be the building's salvation.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A parcel of land elsewhere in the city will be put out to tender by the council.
Capital and Centric will be invited to bid and if successful would build a mix of houses on the site - some of which would eventually be owned by the council. The scheme would generate cash for the mansion revamp.
The drama school idea was seen as an alternative option.
In the last four months a new group, the Buile Hill Mansion Association, has seen its membership grow to 800 people.
Salford council is pursuing possible grants.
(Image: Salford Local History Library)
The MEN understands that one charity had indicated it could donate £1m, but that has fallen through. Bids are also being made to the National Lottery.
Money the council has obtained under 'Section 106 agreements' - where developers have to make a contribution for public benefit to get planning consent, is also being set aside for the mansion.
The council insist if the mansion does re-open it should have an element of community use.
Campaigners and council insiders still believe there is the momentum to finally rescue the building after a catalogue of failure over two decades.
The stately home was built in 1827 as the home of Sir Thomas Potter, the first Lord Mayor of Manchester and co-founder of the Manchester Guardian, the forerunner of The Guardian.
It closed in 2000 as the home for Lancashire Mining Museum and has been boarded up ever since.
In 2008 the council approved plans by John Wilkinson, the then chairman of Salford City Reds rugby league team, to turn the mansion into a £9m country hotel, but permission ran out in 2014.
In 2010, Mr Wilkinson held talks with the MacDonald’s Hotel Group, who have a luxury hotel chain. The plan was for the Wilkinson Corporation to own the mansion and to lease it to MacDonald’s but the idea floundered.
In 2015 the council had talks behind closed doors with undisclosed hotel group who were interested in converting the building into a boutique hotel.
And, in 2018 developers Capital and Centric revealed plans to build homes in an area of the park to finance the refurbishment of the mansion. Salford Red Devils Foundation was involved in the plan.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Manchester United risk Mauricio Pochettino ultimatum

Manchester United fans might had anticipated a managerial change this week , if not for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's traditional party piece at the weekend .
In the three times it has looked like he might lose his job in charge at Old Trafford the baby-faced assassin has produced his lethal touch to kill-off suggestions of unrest and appease fans with big wins .
The weekend triumph at Everton was n't as emphatic as those wins over Tottenham and Man City in the same week last December , nor does it seem as season-defining as signing Bruno Fernandes earlier this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it looks to have bought Solskjaer more precious time to prove his worth .
United 's main concern is that almost two years after his appointment the same issues are repeating themselves under Solskjaer , with exceptional wins soon followed by unacceptable defeats .
One week they appear to have turned a corner , the next it transpires they are only going around in circles .
MEN Sport revealed last week United have approached Mauricio Pochettino with a view to him becoming the next manager , although it must be emphasised the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early into the season .
A possible deal for Pochettino is made more attractive given the fact United would not have to pay former employers Tottenham a compensation fee because the deadline passed in May .
Just as the club lined up Solskjaer to replace Jose Mourinho as caretaker manager in mid-October 2018 - two months before United dismissed the Portuguese - it is no real surprise to learn of a similar approach with Pochettino .
However , unlike last time they are n't the only contenders .
Domestic form has rejuvenated spirits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defeat to RB Leipzig in the Champions League leaves the French champions facing the very real prospect of a humiliating group stage exit .
Such a fall from grace for last season 's runners-up would pile the pressure on Thomas Tuchel with former PSG player Pochettino a front-runner for such a vacancy .
Likewise pressure is growing on Zinedine Zidane in Spain after Real Madrid were thumped 4-1 by Valencia in La Liga on Sunday evening .
The Spanish side have already endured embarrassing defeats to Cadiz and Shakhtar this season , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enter the international break .
Celta Vigo became the first La Liga side to part company with a manager as they sacked Oscar Garcia on Monday morning and it could lead the way for Real Madrid to follow suit .
Such a decision would surely leave Pochettino with another interesting job proposal to consider .
Then there is the Man City factor .
Pep Guardiola 's long-term future at the club remains in doubt with the Argentine coach seen as a leading candidate to replace him if the opportunity were to arise .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new contract at the Etihad Stadium but until he does so there needs to be contingency plan in place for a worst case scenario .
It all makes the Pochettino interest that bit more pressing , with United well aware the manager wo n't be waiting around forever for a possible rescue call to come in .
United are right to touch base with Pochettino in case of possible managerial change , but it risks being all for nothing if they do n't give him a definitive answer soon .

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Manchester United fans might had anticipated a managerial change this week, if not for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's traditional party piece at the weekend.
In the three times it has looked like he might lose his job in charge at Old Trafford the baby-faced assassin has produced his lethal touch to kill-off suggestions of unrest and appease fans with big wins.
The weekend triumph at Everton wasn't as emphatic as those wins over Tottenham and Man City in the same week last December, nor does it seem as season-defining as signing Bruno Fernandes earlier this year, but like both instances, it looks to have bought Solskjaer more precious time to prove his worth.
United's main concern is that almost two years after his appointment the same issues are repeating themselves under Solskjaer, with exceptional wins soon followed by unacceptable defeats. One week they appear to have turned a corner, the next it transpires they are only going around in circles.
MEN Sport revealed last week United have approached Mauricio Pochettino with a view to him becoming the next manager, although it must be emphasised the club still back Solskjaer given it is so early into the season.
A possible deal for Pochettino is made more attractive given the fact United would not have to pay former employers Tottenham a compensation fee because the deadline passed in May.
Just as the club lined up Solskjaer to replace Jose Mourinho as caretaker manager in mid-October 2018 - two months before United dismissed the Portuguese - it is no real surprise to learn of a similar approach with Pochettino. However, unlike last time they aren't the only contenders.
Domestic form has rejuvenated spirits at Paris Saint-Germain but last week's defeat to RB Leipzig in the Champions League leaves the French champions facing the very real prospect of a humiliating group stage exit. Such a fall from grace for last season's runners-up would pile the pressure on Thomas Tuchel with former PSG player Pochettino a front-runner for such a vacancy.
Likewise pressure is growing on Zinedine Zidane in Spain after Real Madrid were thumped 4-1 by Valencia in La Liga on Sunday evening. The Spanish side have already endured embarrassing defeats to Cadiz and Shakhtar this season, with the calls for change growing as we enter the international break.
Celta Vigo became the first La Liga side to part company with a manager as they sacked Oscar Garcia on Monday morning and it could lead the way for Real Madrid to follow suit. Such a decision would surely leave Pochettino with another interesting job proposal to consider.
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Then there is the Man City factor. Pep Guardiola's long-term future at the club remains in doubt with the Argentine coach seen as a leading candidate to replace him if the opportunity were to arise.
City will be hoping Guardiola commits to a new contract at the Etihad Stadium but until he does so there needs to be contingency plan in place for a worst case scenario.
It all makes the Pochettino interest that bit more pressing, with United well aware the manager won't be waiting around forever for a possible rescue call to come in.
United are right to touch base with Pochettino in case of possible managerial change, but it risks being all for nothing if they don't give him a definitive answer soon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Liam Gallagher announces VR gig - performed from a boat

Liam Gallagher has got the band back together ( no , not that band ) for an exclusive performance .
The former Oasis frontman was spotted sailing down the River Thames late last week .
Videos shared on social media show snippets of the singer surrounded by flashing lights and a full band while drifting through London .
It 's for his upcoming Down By The River Thames virtual event , which will be streamed globally next month .
Filmed on a barge , the performance will include several Oasis hits as well as songs from Liam 's solo career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performed for years .
The virtual concert will have an ever-changing backdrop of some of the capital 's most famous landmarks .
It will be streamed globally on December 5 on virtual reality platform MelodyVR , which will use technology to put the at-home audience at the heart of the action .
Liam said : `` To all my brothers and sisters around the world .
I 'm performing a one-off celestial live performance for you to stream , 'Down By The River Thames ' , on 5th December 2020 .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number 1 solo albums as well as some stone cold Oasis classics , some of which you have n't heard me sing for a long , long time .
C'mon you know .
LG x . ''
During lockdown , he has taken part in the mass doorstep sing-a-long event Together In One Voice , as well as joining in with an installment of Tim Burgess 's Twitter Listening Party .
Down By The River Thames will be streamed at 8pm local time across the globe , with tickets priced at £16.50 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ collector 's edition of his album Why Me ?
Why Not on November 27 , which will include 14 seven-inch singles .
Tickets will go general sale from 9am on Friday November 13 at LiveNation.co.uk .

Liam Gallagher has got the band back together (no, not that band) for an exclusive performance.
The former Oasis frontman was spotted sailing down the River Thames late last week.
Videos shared on social media show snippets of the singer surrounded by flashing lights and a full band while drifting through London.
It's for his upcoming Down By The River Thames virtual event, which will be streamed globally next month.
Filmed on a barge, the performance will include several Oasis hits as well as songs from Liam's solo career, some of which he hasn't performed for years.
The virtual concert will have an ever-changing backdrop of some of the capital's most famous landmarks.
It will be streamed globally on December 5 on virtual reality platform MelodyVR, which will use technology to put the at-home audience at the heart of the action.
Liam said: "To all my brothers and sisters around the world. I'm performing a one-off celestial live performance for you to stream, 'Down By The River Thames', on 5th December 2020.
"I'll be performing tracks from my two number 1 solo albums as well as some stone cold Oasis classics, some of which you haven't heard me sing for a long, long time. C'mon you know. LG x."
During lockdown, he has taken part in the mass doorstep sing-a-long event Together In One Voice, as well as joining in with an installment of Tim Burgess's Twitter Listening Party.
Down By The River Thames will be streamed at 8pm local time across the globe, with tickets priced at £16.50.
Liam will also be releasing a special collector's edition of his album Why Me? Why Not on November 27, which will include 14 seven-inch singles.
Tickets will go general sale from 9am on Friday November 13 at LiveNation.co.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Roy Keane slams injured Aguero after Man City draw with Liverpool

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has said Manchester City need more of an attacking threat after Sunday 's 1-1 draw with Liverpool .
Gabriel Jesus rescued a point for City after Mohamed Salah had equalised from the penalty spot , but Pep Guardiola 's men arguably should have won the game after missing a number of key chances .
Kevin de Bruyne blazed a spot-kick wide near the end of the first half before Jesus missed a golden chance to seal victory , failing to divert Joao Cancelo 's cross towards goal after the interval .
Keane opined after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joy to watch , they are missing a constant goal threat that Jesus and Sergio Aguero fail to deliver .
Despite the latter not being involved in Sunday 's draw as he continues his recovery from injury , the United legend questioned his attitude , saying the Argentinian striker rarely returns from a spell on the sidelines looking 'like a lean , mean fighting machine ' .
`` I think the big worry for City is that they ’ re always brilliant to watch and they control most games but that lack of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the team , '' Keane told Sky Sports .
`` Talking about Aguero to come back but when he came back from his last injury , he looked like he was still carrying a bit of weight and you ’ re wondering whether he has got that bit of hunger and desire .
Manchester City took on Liverpool in the biggest match of the season so far .
Pep Guardiola 's men were desperate to regain the Premier League title , but the champions had already placed themselves at the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Etihad Stadium - even so early in the season - was crucial to their chances of challenging for the crown .
The visitors went ahead early through Mo Salah 's penalty , but Gabriel Jesus ' sublime turn and finish brought City level .
Kevin De Bruyne 's missed penalty could have given City the three points , but the match ended in a high-quality 1-1 draw .
For all the latest City news delivered straight to your inbox , including all the analysis of Sunday 's match , sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email address in the sign-up box above , or click here - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds '' If he comes back , he picks up another injury .
I ’ d like to see what he is doing in his recovery because he doesn ’ t come back like a lean , mean fighting machine and Jesus , you can ’ t hang your hat on him , so a big concern for City is the lack of goals . ''
City will face a tough test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they look to return to winning ways after the international break .

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Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has said Manchester City need more of an attacking threat after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.
Gabriel Jesus rescued a point for City after Mohamed Salah had equalised from the penalty spot, but Pep Guardiola's men arguably should have won the game after missing a number of key chances.
Kevin de Bruyne blazed a spot-kick wide near the end of the first half before Jesus missed a golden chance to seal victory, failing to divert Joao Cancelo's cross towards goal after the interval.
Keane opined after the match that while City are a joy to watch, they are missing a constant goal threat that Jesus and Sergio Aguero fail to deliver.
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Despite the latter not being involved in Sunday's draw as he continues his recovery from injury, the United legend questioned his attitude, saying the Argentinian striker rarely returns from a spell on the sidelines looking 'like a lean, mean fighting machine'.
"I think the big worry for City is that they’re always brilliant to watch and they control most games but that lack of goals, the lack of goal threat in the team," Keane told Sky Sports.
"Talking about Aguero to come back but when he came back from his last injury, he looked like he was still carrying a bit of weight and you’re wondering whether he has got that bit of hunger and desire.
"If he comes back, he picks up another injury. I’d like to see what he is doing in his recovery because he doesn’t come back like a lean, mean fighting machine and Jesus, you can’t hang your hat on him, so a big concern for City is the lack of goals."
City will face a tough test against Tottenham in a fortnight's time as they look to return to winning ways after the international break.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Manchester United are being shown the value of depth in their squad

When the issue of Manchester United 's squad depth is raised after the win at Everton on Saturday it is the sight of Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani coming on together with eight minutes to go that sticks in the mind .
The World Cup winner and the Copa America winner are two of the most garlanded substitutes you 'll find in the Premier League this season and they hint at some mightily impressive depth for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in certain areas of his squad .
But a deep squad is n't just centred on who you can bring off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it than that .
Having depth in a squad can create competition for places and that can be invaluable too , as we 've seen in the performances of David de Gea and Luke Shaw recently .
When United decided to keep Dean Henderson this season rather than sanctioning another loan move it was the first time De Gea had faced a serious threat to his place since he made the goalkeeping shirt his own .
Sergio Romero might have an impressive CV but he was never going to oust the Spaniard , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last season proved .
That was despite De Gea 's own form falling off a cliff over the previous 18 months , with a string of costly errors .
The 30-year-old looked a shadow of the goalkeeper who won four player of the year awards at Old Trafford and while Henderson was staying initially as competition , plenty of observers felt it was only a matter of time before he capitalised on another De Gea mistake to become Solskjaer 's No .
1 .
The less-promoted theory was that De Gea had suffered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his place and that having a No .
2 as driven and ambitious as Henderson would actually reignite the fires in his own game .
Yet that is exactly what has happened .
De Gea has been one of United 's most reliable performers in a disjointed season so far and the mistakes that had come to characterise his game in the previous season-and-a-half have been eradicated for now .
The presence of Henderson breathing down his neck may well have refocused the mind for De Gea , who has responded in impressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's faced for his place in the squad .
United entered the international break by winning what was arguably their most important match of the season at Everton on Saturday .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was under pressure following dire performances in the defeats to Arsenal and Istanbul Basaksehir , and in the lower half of the Premier League table .
But , as has happened so often , the Reds responded by coming from behind to beat the Toffees thanks to Bruno Fernandes ' double and Edinson Cavani 's first goal for United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many of their stars heading off on international duty - we 'll be keeping tabs on how they all perform , and on preparations for their next Premier League match against West Brom .
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At left-back Shaw might find his position under threat now thanks to injury , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his form has improved once a serious challenge for his place has emerged .
Just under a year ago Shaw returned from injury to find Brandon Williams making himself comfortable at left-back , but with many supporters writing him off the former Southampton left-back produced one of his most consistent spells of football for United and the threat from Williams subsided .
Shaw began this season relatively unchallenged by Williams and put in some disappointing displays as United struggled defensively early in the campaign , especially in the wretched 6-1 defeat to Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Porto on deadline day Shaw 's own performances have improved .
He may have been fortunate that Telles ' two-week absence following a positive COVID-19 test gave him a chance to stake a claim for keeping his place but Shaw 's best run of form this season has coincided with the new arrival .
Telles offers a more consistent attacking threat from left-back but it 's been clear against Istanbul Basaksehir and Everton that Shaw has responded to that by getting further forward himself , providing assists in both games , taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for United .
The way De Gea and Shaw have responded to new threat to the position highlights the importance of competition for places at a club like United .
Being able to bring Pogba and Cavani off the bench is brilliant for Solskjaer , but squad depth is about raising the performances of those trying to keep their place as well and two of United 's longest-serving players have done just that .

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When the issue of Manchester United's squad depth is raised after the win at Everton on Saturday it is the sight of Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani coming on together with eight minutes to go that sticks in the mind.
The World Cup winner and the Copa America winner are two of the most garlanded substitutes you'll find in the Premier League this season and they hint at some mightily impressive depth for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in certain areas of his squad.
But a deep squad isn't just centred on who you can bring off the bench. There is more to it than that. Having depth in a squad can create competition for places and that can be invaluable too, as we've seen in the performances of David de Gea and Luke Shaw recently.
When United decided to keep Dean Henderson this season rather than sanctioning another loan move it was the first time De Gea had faced a serious threat to his place since he made the goalkeeping shirt his own. Sergio Romero might have an impressive CV but he was never going to oust the Spaniard, as his demotion for all three semi-finals last season proved.
That was despite De Gea's own form falling off a cliff over the previous 18 months, with a string of costly errors. The 30-year-old looked a shadow of the goalkeeper who won four player of the year awards at Old Trafford and while Henderson was staying initially as competition, plenty of observers felt it was only a matter of time before he capitalised on another De Gea mistake to become Solskjaer's No. 1.
The less-promoted theory was that De Gea had suffered from a lack of serious competition from his place and that having a No. 2 as driven and ambitious as Henderson would actually reignite the fires in his own game. Yet that is exactly what has happened.
De Gea has been one of United's most reliable performers in a disjointed season so far and the mistakes that had come to characterise his game in the previous season-and-a-half have been eradicated for now. The presence of Henderson breathing down his neck may well have refocused the mind for De Gea, who has responded in impressive fashion to the first meaningful challenge he's faced for his place in the squad.
At left-back Shaw might find his position under threat now thanks to injury, but for the second season in a row his form has improved once a serious challenge for his place has emerged.
Just under a year ago Shaw returned from injury to find Brandon Williams making himself comfortable at left-back, but with many supporters writing him off the former Southampton left-back produced one of his most consistent spells of football for United and the threat from Williams subsided.
Shaw began this season relatively unchallenged by Williams and put in some disappointing displays as United struggled defensively early in the campaign, especially in the wretched 6-1 defeat to Tottenham.
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But since United signed Alex Telles from Porto on deadline day Shaw's own performances have improved. He may have been fortunate that Telles' two-week absence following a positive COVID-19 test gave him a chance to stake a claim for keeping his place but Shaw's best run of form this season has coincided with the new arrival.
Telles offers a more consistent attacking threat from left-back but it's been clear against Istanbul Basaksehir and Everton that Shaw has responded to that by getting further forward himself, providing assists in both games, taking his tally to 11 in 147 games for United.
The way De Gea and Shaw have responded to new threat to the position highlights the importance of competition for places at a club like United. Being able to bring Pogba and Cavani off the bench is brilliant for Solskjaer, but squad depth is about raising the performances of those trying to keep their place as well and two of United's longest-serving players have done just that.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Manchester United's faith in Fred is paying off

There was plenty of scepticism inside the game of football when Manchester United paid £52million for Fred .
Around the clubs and particularly in the media , many scoffed at the price .
Those who were in favour of the Jose Mourinho-sanctioned transfer for the former Shahktar Donetsk midfielder , completed on 21st June 2018 , justified it by claiming he would bring the best out of Paul Pogba .
The Brazilian shuttler arrived at Old Trafford seemingly as a foil for a more talented and more celebrated player .
Even Mourinho said at the time : “ Fred will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which we need ; his creative brain and passing vision will give us another dimension to our game .
I am very happy he is joining our club and I believe our players know how important he can be in our team.
” There is nothing wrong with that , of course , and Fred has since proved he is the ultimate team player .
But recent performances have shown he is more than just a cog in a machine .
His ability to cover ground in midfield , nick the ball off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was exemplified in the wins over RB Leipzig and Everton .
Had it not been for the Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes ' goal shows in those games , Fred would surely have been Man Of The Match in United 's two best wins of the season .
He was missed against Istanbul Basaksehir ; he should have started against Crystal Palace , Brighton and Tottenham .
It says a lot that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now considers Fred more important than Pogba , the player he was supposed to complement .
United sources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coaches staff were always convinced , based on Fred 's early training sessions , that he would justify the fee and shake off the early cynicism .
He started to do exactly that last season when his partnership with Scott McTominay began to truly flourish , Fred starting 23 successive league games .
After temporarily making way for the returning Pogba after Project Restart , Fred has stepped up to the plate again .
Those working with him every day on the training ground always knew exactly what he offered , none more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carrick .
Anyone lucky enough to have attended a United game in recent weeks will , without the noise of fans present in the ground , have been able to hear Carrick barking encouragement in the direction of Fred .
As the 27-year-old has said himself , it means a lot to have the backing of such an esteemed former Old Trafford favourite , Carrick a five-time league winner under Sir Alex Ferguson at United .
“ He has helped me a lot in this process of adaptation and transition , '' Fred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He ’ s a guy who was an idol at the club and was a great player in the same position that I play .
`` On a daily basis , he helps me a lot , always talking to me .
He is a guy who understands the game , who lived it , and it ’ s impossible for there to be anyone better than him to help me .
He ’ s a guy who has been of huge importance for me at United and I ’ m very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just Carrick , however , who has been impressed with Fred 's work rate .
The Brazilian regularly stays after training to work on his passing and his finishing — two areas that , by his own admission , still require some fine-tuning .
And it has n't gone unnoticed .
There 's a reason why Solskjaer has turned to Fred and McTominay to solidify his United midfield of late .
He loves their work ethic , their non-stop mentality in midfield .
Some of the old English football clichés apply to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can take players time to adjust to the league , to their new surroundings , and Fred was certainly a case in point after arriving from Ukrainian football , although he 'd had Champions League experience .
Other clichés are n't true at all , and Fred is not the classic Brazilian 'samba ' footballer , the opposite of a luxury player .
He is a battler the league has actually started to suit him very well .
Carrick believes Fred , now , is almost the complete Premier League midfielder .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think history tells you that , '' said the United coach .
`` When you look through the pages of this club , when new signings have come in , sometimes it takes a little time to adapt , you know that , and it doesn ’ t mean they ’ re not good players or they don ’ t have real good quality in their play .
“ I think it ’ s just what playing for this club brings and playing in the league .
The Premier League is so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it takes time to get used to it , but credit to Fred .
He ’ s stuck at it , he ’ s learnt and he ’ s been willing to put the work in and try to improve .
“ He ’ s been fantastic for quite some time now and I ’ m sure there ’ s more to come , because he ’ s that kind of boy .
“ He wants to keep improving , he wants to keep learning and getting better and there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player , so we ’ ll keep working at it.
” Anyone watching United 's win over Everton will have noticed Carrick and Fred make a beeline for each other on the Goodison Park turf after the final whistle .
As is so often the case , they quickly became engaged in an animated discussion about the game that had just unfolded .
There was an arm around the shoulder from the coach , there was a smile from Fred — as always — and that eagerness to learn and improve was evident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were always convinced that £52million was a fair price for Fred .
Now he 's paying it back with interest .

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There was plenty of scepticism inside the game of football when Manchester United paid £52million for Fred.
Around the clubs and particularly in the media, many scoffed at the price. Those who were in favour of the Jose Mourinho-sanctioned transfer for the former Shahktar Donetsk midfielder, completed on 21st June 2018, justified it by claiming he would bring the best out of Paul Pogba. The Brazilian shuttler arrived at Old Trafford seemingly as a foil for a more talented and more celebrated player.
Even Mourinho said at the time: “Fred will complement our other midfielders' qualities, which we need; his creative brain and passing vision will give us another dimension to our game. I am very happy he is joining our club and I believe our players know how important he can be in our team.”
There is nothing wrong with that, of course, and Fred has since proved he is the ultimate team player.
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But recent performances have shown he is more than just a cog in a machine. His ability to cover ground in midfield, nick the ball off an opponent and play a killer pass was exemplified in the wins over RB Leipzig and Everton. Had it not been for the Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes' goal shows in those games, Fred would surely have been Man Of The Match in United's two best wins of the season. He was missed against Istanbul Basaksehir; he should have started against Crystal Palace, Brighton and Tottenham. It says a lot that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now considers Fred more important than Pogba, the player he was supposed to complement.
United sources have told MEN Sport the club's coaches staff were always convinced, based on Fred's early training sessions, that he would justify the fee and shake off the early cynicism. He started to do exactly that last season when his partnership with Scott McTominay began to truly flourish, Fred starting 23 successive league games. After temporarily making way for the returning Pogba after Project Restart, Fred has stepped up to the plate again.
Those working with him every day on the training ground always knew exactly what he offered, none more so than Solskjaer's trusted lieutenant Michael Carrick.
Anyone lucky enough to have attended a United game in recent weeks will, without the noise of fans present in the ground, have been able to hear Carrick barking encouragement in the direction of Fred.
As the 27-year-old has said himself, it means a lot to have the backing of such an esteemed former Old Trafford favourite, Carrick a five-time league winner under Sir Alex Ferguson at United.
“He has helped me a lot in this process of adaptation and transition," Fred said earlier this year on Carrick.
"He’s a guy who was an idol at the club and was a great player in the same position that I play.
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"On a daily basis, he helps me a lot, always talking to me. He is a guy who understands the game, who lived it, and it’s impossible for there to be anyone better than him to help me. He’s a guy who has been of huge importance for me at United and I’m very grateful to him."
It's not just Carrick, however, who has been impressed with Fred's work rate. The Brazilian regularly stays after training to work on his passing and his finishing — two areas that, by his own admission, still require some fine-tuning. And it hasn't gone unnoticed. There's a reason why Solskjaer has turned to Fred and McTominay to solidify his United midfield of late. He loves their work ethic, their non-stop mentality in midfield.
Some of the old English football clichés apply to Fred's situation at United. It can take players time to adjust to the league, to their new surroundings, and Fred was certainly a case in point after arriving from Ukrainian football, although he'd had Champions League experience. Other clichés aren't true at all, and Fred is not the classic Brazilian 'samba' footballer, the opposite of a luxury player. He is a battler the league has actually started to suit him very well.
Carrick believes Fred, now, is almost the complete Premier League midfielder.
"It’s not always easy, I think history tells you that," said the United coach. "When you look through the pages of this club, when new signings have come in, sometimes it takes a little time to adapt, you know that, and it doesn’t mean they’re not good players or they don’t have real good quality in their play.
“I think it’s just what playing for this club brings and playing in the league. The Premier League is so different to other leagues so, sometimes, it takes time to get used to it, but credit to Fred. He’s stuck at it, he’s learnt and he’s been willing to put the work in and try to improve.
“He’s been fantastic for quite some time now and I’m sure there’s more to come, because he’s that kind of boy.
“He wants to keep improving, he wants to keep learning and getting better and there’s plenty more to improve, like any player, so we’ll keep working at it.”
Anyone watching United's win over Everton will have noticed Carrick and Fred make a beeline for each other on the Goodison Park turf after the final whistle. As is so often the case, they quickly became engaged in an animated discussion about the game that had just unfolded. There was an arm around the shoulder from the coach, there was a smile from Fred — as always — and that eagerness to learn and improve was evident. Onto the next one.
United were always convinced that £52million was a fair price for Fred. Now he's paying it back with interest.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Every single item on McDonald's new Christmas menu - which starts at 99p

It may be closed for eat-in customers in England , but that 's not stopped McDonald 's from getting in the Christmas spirit .
The fast food giant has unveiled what will be on its Christmas menu this year , which is set to launch in restaurants across the country on Wednesday 18 November .
The menu includes a whole variety of options , including a brand new Big Mac , Celebrations McFlurries and a Jamaican chicken burger .
The iconic burger - but double the usual size .
It 's the first time a giant Big Mac will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of crispy chicken with a spicy jerk sauce , bacon , pepper jack cheese , onion and lettuce in a sourdough bun .
Four breaded Camembert cheese dippers are served with a tomato dip .
The popular ice cream is topped with Maltesers clusters , Galaxy chocolate drops , Caramel pieces , Mars Nuggets and Twix biscuits , and topped with a milk chocolate sauce .
Contains a large shot of espresso blended with steamed milk and salted caramel flavour syrup and topped with a swirl of cream and a sprinkle of caramel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McDonald 's Christmas menu and prices for 2020 : • Double Big Mac Meal - £4.19 for a single or £5.69 as a meal • Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sandwich Meal - £4.39 for a single or £5.69 as a meal • Cheese Melt Dippers - £1.79 for four or £4.79 for a sharebox

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It may be closed for eat-in customers in England, but that's not stopped McDonald's from getting in the Christmas spirit.
The fast food giant has unveiled what will be on its Christmas menu this year, which is set to launch in restaurants across the country on Wednesday 18 November.
The menu includes a whole variety of options, including a brand new Big Mac, Celebrations McFlurries and a Jamaican chicken burger.
Double Big Mac
The iconic burger - but double the usual size.
It's the first time a giant Big Mac will be available in the UK.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sandwich
Two pieces of crispy chicken with a spicy jerk sauce, bacon, pepper jack cheese, onion and lettuce in a sourdough bun.
Cheese Melt Dippers
Four breaded Camembert cheese dippers are served with a tomato dip.
Celebrations McFlurry
The popular ice cream is topped with Maltesers clusters, Galaxy chocolate drops, Caramel pieces, Mars Nuggets and Twix biscuits, and topped with a milk chocolate sauce.
Salted Caramel Latte
Contains a large shot of espresso blended with steamed milk and salted caramel flavour syrup and topped with a swirl of cream and a sprinkle of caramel sugar dusting.
Here's the full McDonald's Christmas menu and prices for 2020:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-09--Vernon Kay reveals why he signed up to I'm A Celebrity

Vernon Kay has revealed why he agreed to sign up for the new series of I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
The well-known presenter , from Horwich , Bolton , said the special reason behind is participation was so he could make his 'excited ' daughters proud .
The former Family Fortunes host will temporarily relocate to North Wales when the show returns to our screens this weekend .
The 46-year-old is believed to be banking around £150,000 for his appearance on the series , set in Gwrych Castle in Abergele .
Speaking about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Phoebe and Amber , the Daily Star reports .
`` Mainly though I am doing it for my daughters , Phoebe and Amber .
`` It 's a show they watch on a regular basis and they get behind the people in the camp .
I think the fact I am involved in it will make it even more fun for them .
`` And now it is approaching , they are so excited .
`` Every time I talk about it , I get a double fist pump from them and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Vernon also revealed that The X Factor host Dermot O'Leary and former The Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes had offered words of wisdom before he went into isolation .
`` I told them it was only a telly show !
`` We might not be wearing the hats with the cork on it this year and , yes , it will be different by being in Wales but there is a lot of intrigue already and I am excited . ''
With I 'm A Celeb known for its brutal Bushtucker Trials , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am scared of confined spaces and being claustrophobic in water is a big one , I do n't like that .
`` The coffin trial ?
I am 6 ft 4 and so it is going to take a heck of a lot of water to get to my nose !
`` But I will try my best in the trials to get as many stars as I can for my campmates . ''
Before he was officially announced as a campmate , a source told The Mirror : `` Everyone 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He 's a lovely guy , full of down-to-earth northern charm and perfect for the show . ''

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Vernon Kay has revealed why he agreed to sign up for the new series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
The well-known presenter, from Horwich, Bolton, said the special reason behind is participation was so he could make his 'excited' daughters proud.
The former Family Fortunes host will temporarily relocate to North Wales when the show returns to our screens this weekend.
The 46-year-old is believed to be banking around £150,000 for his appearance on the series, set in Gwrych Castle in Abergele.
Speaking about his decision, Vernon credits his two daughters, Phoebe and Amber, the Daily Star reports.
"Mainly though I am doing it for my daughters, Phoebe and Amber.
"It's a show they watch on a regular basis and they get behind the people in the camp. I think the fact I am involved in it will make it even more fun for them.
"And now it is approaching, they are so excited.
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"Every time I talk about it, I get a double fist pump from them and they are thrilled to be involved."
Vernon also revealed that The X Factor host Dermot O'Leary and former The Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes had offered words of wisdom before he went into isolation.
"I told them it was only a telly show!
"We might not be wearing the hats with the cork on it this year and, yes, it will be different by being in Wales but there is a lot of intrigue already and I am excited."
With I'm A Celeb known for its brutal Bushtucker Trials, Vernon went on to say: "I am scared of confined spaces and being claustrophobic in water is a big one, I don't like that.
"The coffin trial? I am 6 ft 4 and so it is going to take a heck of a lot of water to get to my nose!
"But I will try my best in the trials to get as many stars as I can for my campmates."
Before he was officially announced as a campmate, a source told The Mirror: "Everyone's so pleased to have Vernon on board.
"He's a lovely guy, full of down-to-earth northern charm and perfect for the show."