themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Bolton high school set to expand

Bolton high school set to expand

A high school is planning to create more pupil places by using a building last occupied by the Bolton Music Service .
Ladybridge High School is refurbishing existing classrooms in its old ROSLA building on the same site .
This gives the school an opportunity to increase capacity without having to create a new build extension , according to a report by the town hall .
It said : “ The school are increasing ( sic ) their pupils numbers from 180 to 210 to meet ongoing demand for school places and require the accommodation for class bases .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the proposed areas is to modernise and create a vibrant new environment to accommodate effective teaching and learning.
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The planning committee will vote on whether to approve the application at a meeting on Thursday at 2pm .
There are no objections to the proposal .

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A high school is planning to create more pupil places by using a building last occupied by the Bolton Music Service .
Ladybridge High School is refurbishing existing classrooms in its old ROSLA building on the same site.
This gives the school an opportunity to increase capacity without having to create a new build extension, according to a report by the town hall.
It said: “The school are increasing (sic) their pupils numbers from 180 to 210 to meet ongoing demand for school places and require the accommodation for class bases.
“The purpose of the refurbishment and alterations to the proposed areas is to modernise and create a vibrant new environment to accommodate effective teaching and learning.”
The planning committee will vote on whether to approve the application at a meeting on Thursday at 2pm.
There are no objections to the proposal.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--What's happening with Greater Manchester's proposed Clean Air Zone? Plans hit impasse amid funding u

What's happening with Greater Manchester's proposed Clean Air Zone? Plans hit impasse amid funding uncertainty

Plans to charge the most polluting vehicles using Greater Manchester ’ s roads could still go ahead amid delays and an ‘ impasse ’ over funding .
The combined authority wants to introduce a Clean Air Zone ( CAZ ) across the city-region as part of its Clean Air Plan , which is aimed at tackling air pollution .
Buses , coaches , lorries , vans and taxis would be charged up to £100 daily when driving in the CAZ , with taxis , private hire vehicles and light goods vehicles paying £7.50 a day .
Regional leaders had hoped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Environment , Food and Rural Affairs ( Defra ) to help drivers and public transport companies make the switch from the summer of 2021 .
Instead , Defra has only committed £36m to creating a network of cameras that would help catch those breaching the rules of the CAZ .
The deadline for submitting the final Clean Air Plan proposals has also passed , with the Greater Manchester combined authority blaming delayed feedback from ministers .
Coun Andrew Western , Greater Manchester Green City region lead , said last month : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to address what is a very serious air quality problem on many local roads across our region .
“ We ’ re committed to improving the air we all breathe as quickly as possible and we have ambitious proposals that we want to move forward with .
It ’ s harming our health and bad for our economy .
“ But we need to ensure that those local businesses most affected by our CAZ proposals have the financial support they need to move to cleaner vehicles.
” Defra had asked the regional authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clean Air Plan by December 31 , 2019 .
But council leaders say they are still waiting for Defra to give a firmer commitment to funding the rest of the Clean Air Plan , and to provide further clarity on the plan ’ s legalities .
A ministerial response had also taken three months longer than expected , meaning that a public consultation has also been pushed back .
Despite ongoing uncertainty , the combined authority says it will proceed with implementing the CAZ using the money Defra has committed to providing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ re playing our part .
We ’ ve submitted extensive further evidence to the government ’ s Joint Air Quality Unit on our funding ask to support local businesses .
“ But , nine months after we submitted our outline business case , we still have no commitment to clean vehicle funds and , crucially , still need final clarification on the legal criteria against which Greater Manchester ’ s Clean Air Plan would be assessed.
” He added : “ This impasse can not continue any longer .
“ While Whitehall keeps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will continue to breathe in the dirty air which we know is linked to a staggering number of health conditions – including heart disease , strokes and cancer – and even early deaths.
” A government spokesperson said further decisions on funding will be taken following consideration of their final plan .
`` We are helping local authorities tackle air pollution in towns and cities across the country , '' they said .
“ We have already provided Greater Manchester with an initial £36 million to support their new clean air zone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ further progress these plans to a final stage and will consider next steps in due course.
” “ Last year , we announced our intention to consult on various proposals aimed at changing driver behaviour .
We will update on this in due course .
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Plans to charge the most polluting vehicles using Greater Manchester’s roads could still go ahead amid delays and an ‘impasse’ over funding.
The combined authority wants to introduce a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) across the city-region as part of its Clean Air Plan, which is aimed at tackling air pollution.
Buses, coaches, lorries, vans and taxis would be charged up to £100 daily when driving in the CAZ, with taxis, private hire vehicles and light goods vehicles paying £7.50 a day.
Regional leaders had hoped to receive £116m from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to help drivers and public transport companies make the switch from the summer of 2021.
Instead, Defra has only committed £36m to creating a network of cameras that would help catch those breaching the rules of the CAZ.
The deadline for submitting the final Clean Air Plan proposals has also passed, with the Greater Manchester combined authority blaming delayed feedback from ministers.
Coun Andrew Western, Greater Manchester Green City region lead, said last month: “We need major funding from the government now to address what is a very serious air quality problem on many local roads across our region.
“We’re committed to improving the air we all breathe as quickly as possible and we have ambitious proposals that we want to move forward with. It’s harming our health and bad for our economy.
“But we need to ensure that those local businesses most affected by our CAZ proposals have the financial support they need to move to cleaner vehicles.”
Defra had asked the regional authorities to submit their final proposals for the Clean Air Plan by December 31, 2019.
But council leaders say they are still waiting for Defra to give a firmer commitment to funding the rest of the Clean Air Plan, and to provide further clarity on the plan’s legalities.
A ministerial response had also taken three months longer than expected, meaning that a public consultation has also been pushed back.
Despite ongoing uncertainty, the combined authority says it will proceed with implementing the CAZ using the money Defra has committed to providing.
Coun Western continued: “We’re playing our part. We’ve submitted extensive further evidence to the government’s Joint Air Quality Unit on our funding ask to support local businesses.
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“But, nine months after we submitted our outline business case, we still have no commitment to clean vehicle funds and, crucially, still need final clarification on the legal criteria against which Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan would be assessed.”
He added: “This impasse cannot continue any longer.
“While Whitehall keeps us waiting, people across our region will continue to breathe in the dirty air which we know is linked to a staggering number of health conditions – including heart disease, strokes and cancer – and even early deaths.”
A government spokesperson said further decisions on funding will be taken following consideration of their final plan.
"We are helping local authorities tackle air pollution in towns and cities across the country," they said.
“We have already provided Greater Manchester with an initial £36 million to support their new clean air zone. We continue to work with them to further progress these plans to a final stage and will consider next steps in due course.”
“Last year, we announced our intention to consult on various proposals aimed at changing driver behaviour. We will update on this in due course.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--People urged to be vigilant for signs of measles as three cases confirmed in Stockport

People are being warned to be on the lookout for measles symptoms after three cases were confirmed .
The cases were all adults in Stockport and attended Stepping Hill Hospital for treatment as well as local walk-in centres and GP practices whilst infectious and are now recovering at home .
Public Health England North West is working closely with Stockport Council and the local NHS to warn anyone who may been in contact with the adults - whose cases were confirmed in mid December - and to urge others to be on the lookout for symptoms .
As part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients who came into contact with the infected trio at each health setting are currently being identified and will be contacted as a precautionary measure , although the risk of infection is low .
The council has contacted early years workers and other relevant settings across the borough urging staff to be vigilant .
Hayley Mercer , consultant in health protection at PHE North West , said : “ Measles is a very infectious virus and spreads very easily .
People who catch measles usually recover completely within a couple of weeks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious illness that can leave permanent disability , and occasionally even kill .
Measles can be easily prevented by two MMR vaccinations .
“ We ’ re working closely with the local health system to ensure measles information is readily available reminding health workers to be vigilant when patients are presenting with measles symptoms .
PHE advises people with symptoms of measles to : • Stay away from school , nursery or work until five days have elapsed after the onset of a rash .
• Telephone your GP or NHS walk-in centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made for you to be treated in a separate area to prevent spread to other vulnerable patients .
• Avoid contact with people generally , but particularly babies , pregnant women and anyone who is known to have poor immunity to infection .
PHE are continuing to highlight the importance of having received two doses of the MMR vaccination to ensure people are protected from catching measles and to reduce the risk of it spreading .
It is recommended that all adults and children are vaccinated with the MMR vaccine at 13 months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years and four months .
However , it is never too late to be vaccinated – you can be vaccinated at any age .
For anyone who is unsure whether they are fully vaccinated with MMR , they can ask their GP who will be able to advise them and arrange for vaccination if needed .
A similar warning was issued last year after four cases were confirmed in Salford .
The outbreak came just weeks after we reported the case of a young boy who contracted measles , despite being immunised .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that eight-year-old Jack 's measles was the worst case he had ever seen .
There is still a very small chance that people can contract the virus even after being vaccinated .
Measles symptoms to be aware of include : • A blotchy red brown rash , which usually appears after the initial symptoms .
For more information , visit the NHS website here .
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People are being warned to be on the lookout for measles symptoms after three cases were confirmed.
The cases were all adults in Stockport and attended Stepping Hill Hospital for treatment as well as local walk-in centres and GP practices whilst infectious and are now recovering at home.
Public Health England North West is working closely with Stockport Council and the local NHS to warn anyone who may been in contact with the adults - whose cases were confirmed in mid December - and to urge others to be on the lookout for symptoms.
As part of a risk assessment, any staff and patients who came into contact with the infected trio at each health setting are currently being identified and will be contacted as a precautionary measure, although the risk of infection is low.
The council has contacted early years workers and other relevant settings across the borough urging staff to be vigilant.
Hayley Mercer, consultant in health protection at PHE North West, said: “Measles is a very infectious virus and spreads very easily. People who catch measles usually recover completely within a couple of weeks, however, measles can be a very serious illness that can leave permanent disability, and occasionally even kill. Measles can be easily prevented by two MMR vaccinations.
“We’re working closely with the local health system to ensure measles information is readily available reminding health workers to be vigilant when patients are presenting with measles symptoms.
PHE advises people with symptoms of measles to:
Stay away from school, nursery or work until five days have elapsed after the onset of a rash.
Telephone your GP or NHS walk-in centre before attending so that arrangements can be made for you to be treated in a separate area to prevent spread to other vulnerable patients.
Avoid contact with people generally, but particularly babies, pregnant women and anyone who is known to have poor immunity to infection.
PHE are continuing to highlight the importance of having received two doses of the MMR vaccination to ensure people are protected from catching measles and to reduce the risk of it spreading.
It is recommended that all adults and children are vaccinated with the MMR vaccine at 13 months and again at the age of three years and four months.
However, it is never too late to be vaccinated – you can be vaccinated at any age. For anyone who is unsure whether they are fully vaccinated with MMR, they can ask their GP who will be able to advise them and arrange for vaccination if needed.
A similar warning was issued last year after four cases were confirmed in Salford.
The outbreak came just weeks after we reported the case of a young boy who contracted measles , despite being immunised.
Helen Spilsbury said her doctor told her that eight-year-old Jack's measles was the worst case he had ever seen.
There is still a very small chance that people can contract the virus even after being vaccinated.
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Measles symptoms to be aware of include:
• High fever
• Sore, red, watery eyes
• Coughing
• Aching and feeling generally unwell
• A blotchy red brown rash, which usually appears after the initial symptoms.
For more information, visit the NHS website here .
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--The UK's biggest inflatable theme park is coming to Manchester

The largest inflatable theme park in the UK is opening in Manchester this spring .
Inflatable Adventure World - a travelling air-filled obstacle course featuring giant slides and bumper cars - will open its doors at Ladybarn Park in Burnage , south Manchester , in time for the Easter holidays .
The bounce-fest - which is the biggest of its kind in Britain - includes a range of challenges and games including a giant 100m Ninja Warrior-style assault course , a massive 10m tall inflatable slide , bungee trampolines , water zorbing plus a host of attractions new for 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crash cars - battery powered dodgems with an bouncy ring .
Toddlers and young children will be able to enjoy dedicated bouncy areas with smaller and age-appropriate inflatables to explore .
Tickets will give two hours unlimited access to all of the attractions on site , with no additional charges .
Bradley Richardson from Inflatable Adventure World said : `` This really is an inflatable theme park which has been designed to ensure maximum fun for all the family .
`` There 's a wide range of inflatable attractions which can be experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play zone and Minions course to a gigantic Ninja Warrior assault course where children can race and bounce through the blockades and rollers , scale ladders and finish with the ultimate slide finale .
`` It 's a great way to keep the kids active and have fun in a safe environment . ''
Inflatable Adventure World will be at Ladybarn Park on April 25 - 26 , 2020 .
Following the Manchester dates in April dates , the inflatables will be over at nearby Queens Park in Burnley on the following weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't wait till then , the Inflatable Adventure World makes its debut over at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre next month - just in time for the February half term break .

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The largest inflatable theme park in the UK is opening in Manchester this spring.
Inflatable Adventure World - a travelling air-filled obstacle course featuring giant slides and bumper cars - will open its doors at Ladybarn Park in Burnage , south Manchester, in time for the Easter holidays.
The bounce-fest - which is the biggest of its kind in Britain - includes a range of challenges and games including a giant 100m Ninja Warrior-style assault course, a massive 10m tall inflatable slide, bungee trampolines, water zorbing plus a host of attractions new for 2020.
The park will also feature inflatable crash cars - battery powered dodgems with an bouncy ring.
Toddlers and young children will be able to enjoy dedicated bouncy areas with smaller and age-appropriate inflatables to explore.
Tickets will give two hours unlimited access to all of the attractions on site, with no additional charges.
Bradley Richardson from Inflatable Adventure World said: "This really is an inflatable theme park which has been designed to ensure maximum fun for all the family.
"There's a wide range of inflatable attractions which can be experienced - this includes everything from a toddler play zone and Minions course to a gigantic Ninja Warrior assault course where children can race and bounce through the blockades and rollers, scale ladders and finish with the ultimate slide finale.
"It's a great way to keep the kids active and have fun in a safe environment."
Inflatable Adventure World will be at Ladybarn Park on April 25 - 26, 2020.
Following the Manchester dates in April dates, the inflatables will be over at nearby Queens Park in Burnley on the following weekend (May 2-3)
But if you can't wait till then, the Inflatable Adventure World makes its debut over at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre next month - just in time for the February half term break.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield grossed out by bizarre pizza topping

You ’ d think a food segment to kick off This Morning would be gratefully received by hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield .
But not today - the presenting duo were visibly grossed out by the pizza that they had in front of them due to one bizarre topping .
And their horror over the incriminating ingredient was only exacerbated when they took a bite out of the fast food favorite .
If you think that pineapple is a pizza no-no , you might want to shut your eyes now .
The topping in question was kiwi .
Yep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Are you ready ?
” Asked Phil before he revealed their breakfast treat .
“ Oh no .
I mean , that just doesn ’ t look appealing does it ?
” Holly replied .
That didn ’ t stop her having a try of the kiwi pizza .
“ Too sweet .
And a bit sour , ” said Holly .
“ Even my mouth didn ’ t want it .
It just left it on my lip.
” Phil was equally disgusted by it .
“ That ’ s horrid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face .
“ It ’ s sour and the seeds crunch.
” Viewers were equally mortified with the bizarre topping choice .
One tweeted : “ I 've heard of pineapple on pizza but kiwi on pizza ?
No no no !
Fruit on pizza should not be a thing at all .
Pizza is junk food , there should be no healthy section on it.
” A second cried : “ Pineapple on a pizza is bad enough , but kiwi !
? ''
A third said : “ I love pineapple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kiwi.
” Another accused Holly of not actually eating any of it ( who would blame her ? )
They said : “ Holly , you didn ’ t actually have any of the Kiwi on that little nibble , you have been caught !
!
Come on , let ’ s see you eat a proper bite !
!
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You’d think a food segment to kick off This Morning would be gratefully received by hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
But not today - the presenting duo were visibly grossed out by the pizza that they had in front of them due to one bizarre topping.
And their horror over the incriminating ingredient was only exacerbated when they took a bite out of the fast food favorite.
If you think that pineapple is a pizza no-no, you might want to shut your eyes now.
(Image: ITV)
The topping in question was kiwi. Yep, as in the green fruit.
“Are you ready?” Asked Phil before he revealed their breakfast treat.
“Oh no. I mean, that just doesn’t look appealing does it?” Holly replied.
That didn’t stop her having a try of the kiwi pizza.
“Too sweet. And a bit sour,” said Holly. “Even my mouth didn’t want it. It just left it on my lip.”
(Image: ITV)
Phil was equally disgusted by it.
“That’s horrid,” he said, making a face. “It’s sour and the seeds crunch.”
Viewers were equally mortified with the bizarre topping choice.
One tweeted: “I've heard of pineapple on pizza but kiwi on pizza? No no no! Fruit on pizza should not be a thing at all. Pizza is junk food, there should be no healthy section on it.”
A second cried: “Pineapple on a pizza is bad enough, but kiwi!?"
(Image: ITV)
A third said: “I love pineapple on pizza but wouldn’t have kiwi.”
Another accused Holly of not actually eating any of it (who would blame her?)
They said: “Holly, you didn’t actually have any of the Kiwi on that little nibble, you have been caught!! Come on, let’s see you eat a proper bite!!”
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Manchester United transfer news LIVE Bruno Fernandes and Marcos Llorente to Man Utd latest

Manchester United have finalised their shortlist of playmaker targets amid the possibility of a deal for Bruno Fernandes this month @ @ @ @ @ long list at the start of the January transfer window with a view to conducting @ @ @ @ @ in the summer .
Leicester City playmaker James Maddison , Donny van de Beek of @ @ @ @ @ Jack Grealish are on the club 's shortlist , with United conscious they may have @ @ @ @ @ star Paul Pogba at the end of the season .
Elsewhere , young winger Tahith @ @ @ @ @ a move away from United , with his contract set to expire at the end @ @ @ @ @ in Italy suggest that his agent was in Italy yesterday holding talks with Inter Milan @ @ @ @ @ been linked .
Ashley Young could also move to Inter .
United will face Wolves @ @ @ @ @ round replay this evening at Old Trafford .
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Manchester United have finalised their shortlist of playmaker targets amid the possibility of a deal for Bruno Fernandes this month.
United whittled down their long list at the start of the January transfer window with a view to conducting the majority of their business in the summer. Leicester City playmaker James Maddison, Donny van de Beek of Ajax and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish are on the club's shortlist, with United conscious they may have to relent and sell want-away star Paul Pogba at the end of the season.
Elsewhere, young winger Tahith Chong is being linked with a move away from United, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.
Reports in Italy suggest that his agent was in Italy yesterday holding talks with Inter Milan, while Juventus have also been linked. Ashley Young could also move to Inter.
United will face Wolves in an FA Cup third round replay on Wednesday at Old Trafford.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--ASK Italian fined £40,000 for serving 'inferior' ingredients in lobster dish

The restaurant chain ASK Italian has been fined £40,000 and has apologised for misleading customers over a £14.95 lobster dish which contained inferior ingredients .
The brand pleaded guilty to selling food with a misleading label between December 2016 and March 2019 and was fined at Swansea Magistrates Court , contrary to the 1990 Food Safety Act , reports WalesOnline .
The dish had been sold at its 112 outlets around the UK for years , leading to sales of approximately £3 million .
During a routine visit , trading standards officers from Swansea Council brought the case after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gamberoni ( lobster and king prawns ) was found to be made from a 70p lobster and fish mix .
Swansea Magistrates Court heard consumers had been `` misled '' about the true nature of the dish and its cheaper ingredients - but the company insisted it had been a `` labelling mistake '' .
Lee Reynolds , prosecuting on behalf of the local authority , said the issue came to light following a visit at ASK in Swansea in March 2019 .
He said the dish was described as `` lobster and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a hint of chilli '' .
The officer asked to see the ingredients .
The raw ingredients did not look like or resemble lobster meat so she asked to see the original packaging .
`` When the inspector was shown the pack it turned out to be something called Lobster Sensations , which describes itself as ' a delicious blend of real lobster and lobster flavoured seafood made with surimi , a fully cooked fish protein . ''
The actual lobster content was 35 per cent with a similar proportion of white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protein .
Mr Reynolds said the projected sales of Aragosta e Gamberoni around the country totalled £3 million .
`` This was being sold as lobster throughout the national chain of restaurants .
We say consumers did not get what the consumer was entitled to expect when ordering the dish , '' he added .
`` They were not receiving , we say , proper lobster . ''
A spokesperson for ASK Italian said it took any matter involving its food and restaurant `` extremely seriously '' , including the charge relating to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gamberoni dish .
`` Every one of our dishes goes through robust research , testing , traning and review , with many receiving awards , '' the spokesperson said .
`` In this case we made a genuine mistake in the incomplete naming of the dish for which we are very sorry .
`` We had no intention of misleading our customers .
Immediately after we became aware of the issue , the fresh pasta dish in question was replaced by the Pasta Fresca King Prawn and Crayfish dish .
`` We also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ labelling legislation and we continue to invest in state-of-the-art systems and processes to ensure compliance . ''
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The restaurant chain ASK Italian has been fined £40,000 and has apologised for misleading customers over a £14.95 lobster dish which contained inferior ingredients.
The brand pleaded guilty to selling food with a misleading label between December 2016 and March 2019 and was fined at Swansea Magistrates Court, contrary to the 1990 Food Safety Act, reports WalesOnline.
The dish had been sold at its 112 outlets around the UK for years, leading to sales of approximately £3 million.
During a routine visit, trading standards officers from Swansea Council brought the case after a dish which was described as Aragosta e Gamberoni (lobster and king prawns) was found to be made from a 70p lobster and fish mix.
Swansea Magistrates Court heard consumers had been "misled" about the true nature of the dish and its cheaper ingredients - but the company insisted it had been a "labelling mistake".
(Image: Iceland)
Lee Reynolds, prosecuting on behalf of the local authority, said the issue came to light following a visit at ASK in Swansea in March 2019.
He said the dish was described as "lobster and king prawns in a creamy tomato sauce with a hint of chilli". The officer asked to see the ingredients.
The raw ingredients did not look like or resemble lobster meat so she asked to see the original packaging.
"When the inspector was shown the pack it turned out to be something called Lobster Sensations, which describes itself as 'a delicious blend of real lobster and lobster flavoured seafood made with surimi, a fully cooked fish protein."
The actual lobster content was 35 per cent with a similar proportion of white fish, then potato starch and soy protein.
Mr Reynolds said the projected sales of Aragosta e Gamberoni around the country totalled £3 million.
"This was being sold as lobster throughout the national chain of restaurants. We say consumers did not get what the consumer was entitled to expect when ordering the dish," he added.
"They were not receiving, we say, proper lobster."
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
A spokesperson for ASK Italian said it took any matter involving its food and restaurant "extremely seriously", including the charge relating to the menu description of the Aragosta e Gamberoni dish.
"Every one of our dishes goes through robust research, testing, traning and review, with many receiving awards," the spokesperson said.
"In this case we made a genuine mistake in the incomplete naming of the dish for which we are very sorry.
"We had no intention of misleading our customers. Immediately after we became aware of the issue, the fresh pasta dish in question was replaced by the Pasta Fresca King Prawn and Crayfish dish.
"We also ensured our team refreshed their training in labelling legislation and we continue to invest in state-of-the-art systems and processes to ensure compliance."
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--2020-01-15--Meghan Markle's father could testify against her in Mail on Sunday case

Meghan Markle 's father Thomas could be called to testify against her in a legal battle with the Mail on Sunday after High Court documents show he forms part of the newspaper 's defence .
The newspaper and its parent company Associated Newspapers face accusations they unlawfully published a letter from Meghan Markle to her father .
It argues publication was justified as a result of the `` huge and legitimate '' public interest in the `` personal relationships '' of the royals .
Legal documents show the Mail on Sunday will rely on evidence from Mr Markle , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell his version of what had happened between himself and his daughter including the contents of the letter '' .
It means if the case proceeds to trial , both father and daughter could testify against one another and the paper 's sister publication The Daily Mail reported Mr Markle would be prepared to face Meghan in court .
The document also argues that members of the royal family `` generate and rely on publicity about themselves and their lives in order to maintain the privileged positions they hold to promote themselves '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ representing Meghan , filed the High Court claim against the Mail on Sunday in October 2019 , alleging misuse of private information , infringement of copyright and breach of the 2018 Data Protection Act .
In its legal defence , the paper claims the duchess `` did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy that the contents of the letter were private and would remain so '' .
The paper also argues the publication of the letter was in response to a `` one-sided '' article in People magazine in February 2019 featuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends '' of Meghan which referenced the letter , meaning its existence was in the public domain .
It comes just a day after the Queen agreed Harry and Meghan could step back as senior royals and embark on a new life as an independent family .
Buckingham Palace also confirmed the couple and their son would being a `` transition period '' in which they would divide their time between the UK and Canada .
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Meghan Markle's father Thomas could be called to testify against her in a legal battle with the Mail on Sunday after High Court documents show he forms part of the newspaper's defence.
The newspaper and its parent company Associated Newspapers face accusations they unlawfully published a letter from Meghan Markle to her father.
It argues publication was justified as a result of the "huge and legitimate" public interest in the "personal relationships" of the royals.
Legal documents show the Mail on Sunday will rely on evidence from Mr Markle, including "he had a weighty right to tell his version of what had happened between himself and his daughter including the contents of the letter".
It means if the case proceeds to trial, both father and daughter could testify against one another and the paper's sister publication The Daily Mail reported Mr Markle would be prepared to face Meghan in court.
The document also argues that members of the royal family "generate and rely on publicity about themselves and their lives in order to maintain the privileged positions they hold to promote themselves".
The law firm, Schillings, representing Meghan, filed the High Court claim against the Mail on Sunday in October 2019, alleging misuse of private information, infringement of copyright and breach of the 2018 Data Protection Act.
In its legal defence, the paper claims the duchess "did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy that the contents of the letter were private and would remain so".
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The paper also argues the publication of the letter was in response to a "one-sided" article in People magazine in February 2019 featuring an interview with five unnamed "close friends" of Meghan which referenced the letter, meaning its existence was in the public domain.
It comes just a day after the Queen agreed Harry and Meghan could step back as senior royals and embark on a new life as an independent family.
Buckingham Palace also confirmed the couple and their son would being a "transition period" in which they would divide their time between the UK and Canada.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Seven men arrested as part of major investigation into potentially deadly south Manchester gang feud

Seven men arrested as part of major investigation into potentially deadly south Manchester gang feuds... rows over turf have turned nasty

Seven suspects have been arrested as part of a major investigation into potentially deadly feuds between south Manchester gangs .
It is believed rows over turf have intensified in recent months .
Three men were detained in early morning raids at addresses in Moss Side and Rusholme today ( Wednesday ) .
Raids were also carried out in Beswick .
Another three men and a juvenile were arrested at prisons , where they were already being held on remand for other alleged offences .
All seven were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , launched last year by GMP after intelligence suggested gangs were on the brink of a bloody gun war .
The force , working with the North West Regional Crime Unit , moved to nip the conflict in the bud .
The operation has already recovered four guns - a Brocock revolver , a Smith and Wesson Magnum , a Ruger SR22 pistol , and a Walther P22 self loading pistol - plus 60 rounds of ammunition , including .22 and .38 bullets .
Four stolen vehicles were recovered , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year .
Supt Mark Dexter , of GMP 's City of Manchester Division , said : `` Today is the last part of an operation we started back in February last year .
`` The main activity was in July , when we were doing investigations into nominals in Rusholme , Moss Side , Platt Fields .
`` It was a mix of drug dealing , using young people , exploiting them to do the dealing for them , and drugs running .
That lead to a number of arrests and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since then we have been doing further investigations to pick anybody up that was involved , but we did n't get at the time .
`` We were satisfied at the time that there was a determined effort to cause harm to certain inviduduals .
We would say that we almost certainly stopped that from happening .
`` We believe there were ongoing disputes between gangs in and around Moss Side , Fallowfield , and Rusholme that were born out of turf issue - encroaching on each other 's territory .
`` Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vendettas .
`` It is our assessment that a number of those people would have been targeted by those that have been arrested , and we intervened and prevented that from happening and confiscated firearms in the process of doing that .
`` It would have resulted in serious injury at the very least , if not fatalities had we not intervened . ''
Commenting on the haul of guns and ammunition recovered Supt Dexter said : `` The .38 could do a lot of damage - it gives an indication of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The gangs involved are believed to be remnants and new versions of the old Gooch and Doddington gangs , plus new groups .
`` It is hard to put a label on them because they re so transient , '' Supt Dexter added .
`` There are well established gangs in Moss Side , plus the Rusholme Crips , the traditional old Gooch and Doddington .
`` So there are some legacy kind of issues around those gangs , but is very difficult to pin individuals to any one of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blurred than they were in the early 2000s .
`` When you look back at family trees , there are links back to those old gangs and territories . ''
The simmering potential for violence is thought to have stemmed back to an incident following the annual Manchester Caribbean Carnival in August 2018 .
Twelve people were injured , including a 12-year-old girl when a shotgun was fired into a crowd of more than 100 people at a street party in Moss Side .
The incident , which police did not link to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Supt Dexter said : `` Some of the associations go back to that incident .
As we were doing this operation it was in the run up to last year 's carnival , so the fear was that might potentially happen again .
`` The intelligence we were receiving was that it could happen .
This operation took a real sting out of the tail .
`` We did issue a number of disruption notices and threats to life .
`` But it was quite dynamic .
`` The communities feel intimidated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some key individuals have an overbearing influence on what people do , especially young people .
`` They drag young people into crime and into taking huge risks .
Historically , we have seen very young people become victims of gun violence .
`` We are there to try and protect our community and vulnerable individuals who are getting dragged into crime , and being targeted for drug running or doing criminal errands . ''
Supt Dexter said : “ I would like to thank staff from GMP and NWROCU who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We now have a total of seven people in custody due to the strenuous work of our officers and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit .
“ I hope these arrests will reassure residents in Rusholme that we are fully committed to making the streets of Manchester a safer place by disrupting organised crime groups and any child criminal exploitation .
Three of those arrested today were produced from Forest Bank Prison in Salford , as well as a juvenile from HM Young Offenders Institute , Werrington , in Staffordshire .
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Seven suspects have been arrested as part of a major investigation into potentially deadly feuds between south Manchester gangs.
It is believed rows over turf have intensified in recent months.
Three men were detained in early morning raids at addresses in Moss Side and Rusholme today (Wednesday). Raids were also carried out in Beswick.
Another three men and a juvenile were arrested at prisons, where they were already being held on remand for other alleged offences.
All seven were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life.
They were held under Operation Pallas, launched last year by GMP after intelligence suggested gangs were on the brink of a bloody gun war.
The force, working with the North West Regional Crime Unit, moved to nip the conflict in the bud.
The operation has already recovered four guns - a Brocock revolver, a Smith and Wesson Magnum, a Ruger SR22 pistol, and a Walther P22 self loading pistol - plus 60 rounds of ammunition, including .22 and .38 bullets.
Four stolen vehicles were recovered, as well as cloned registration plates, drugs and blades last year.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Supt Mark Dexter, of GMP's City of Manchester Division, said: "Today is the last part of an operation we started back in February last year.
"The main activity was in July, when we were doing investigations into nominals in Rusholme, Moss Side, Platt Fields.
"It was a mix of drug dealing, using young people, exploiting them to do the dealing for them, and drugs running. That lead to a number of arrests and the recovery of firearms and ammunition.
"Since then we have been doing further investigations to pick anybody up that was involved, but we didn't get at the time.
"We were satisfied at the time that there was a determined effort to cause harm to certain inviduduals. We would say that we almost certainly stopped that from happening.
"We believe there were ongoing disputes between gangs in and around Moss Side, Fallowfield, and Rusholme that were born out of turf issue - encroaching on each other's territory.
"Some of that was born out of personal vendettas.
"It is our assessment that a number of those people would have been targeted by those that have been arrested, and we intervened and prevented that from happening and confiscated firearms in the process of doing that.
(Image: M.E.N.)
"It would have resulted in serious injury at the very least, if not fatalities had we not intervened."
Commenting on the haul of guns and ammunition recovered Supt Dexter said: "The .38 could do a lot of damage - it gives an indication of the kind of injuries that could be suffered."
The gangs involved are believed to be remnants and new versions of the old Gooch and Doddington gangs, plus new groups.
"It is hard to put a label on them because they re so transient," Supt Dexter added.
"There are well established gangs in Moss Side, plus the Rusholme Crips, the traditional old Gooch and Doddington.
(Image: M.E.N.)
"So there are some legacy kind of issues around those gangs, but is very difficult to pin individuals to any one of them. The lines are a lot more blurred than they were in the early 2000s.
"When you look back at family trees, there are links back to those old gangs and territories."
The simmering potential for violence is thought to have stemmed back to an incident following the annual Manchester Caribbean Carnival in August 2018.
Twelve people were injured, including a 12-year-old girl when a shotgun was fired into a crowd of more than 100 people at a street party in Moss Side.
The incident, which police did not link to the Carnival, happened on Claremont Road.
Supt Dexter said: "Some of the associations go back to that incident. As we were doing this operation it was in the run up to last year's carnival, so the fear was that might potentially happen again.
"The intelligence we were receiving was that it could happen. This operation took a real sting out of the tail.
"We did issue a number of disruption notices and threats to life.
"But it was quite dynamic.
(Image: M.E.N.)
"The communities feel intimidated by the criminality that is taking place. Some key individuals have an overbearing influence on what people do, especially young people.
"They drag young people into crime and into taking huge risks. Historically, we have seen very young people become victims of gun violence.
"We are there to try and protect our community and vulnerable individuals who are getting dragged into crime, and being targeted for drug running or doing criminal errands."
Supt Dexter said: “I would like to thank staff from GMP and NWROCU who were involved in making these arrests today.
“We now have a total of seven people in custody due to the strenuous work of our officers and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.
“I hope these arrests will reassure residents in Rusholme that we are fully committed to making the streets of Manchester a safer place by disrupting organised crime groups and any child criminal exploitation.
Three of those arrested today were produced from Forest Bank Prison in Salford, as well as a juvenile from HM Young Offenders Institute, Werrington, in Staffordshire.
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 directly to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Build-A-Bear is releasing a Baby Yoda, and shoppers have lost their heads

Every so often , Build-A-Bear announces a new product .
Over the years we have seen countless collections featuring our favourite TV and film characters - from The Nightmare Before Christmas to The Grinch and Aladdin , it 's safe to say the brand knows what we want when it comes to stuffed teddies .
But Build-A-Bear 's latest product announcement could be it 's most exciting yet , as shoppers have gone wild for it - and it 's not even been released yet .
In a bid to please fans of Star Wars and The Mandalorian , Build-A-Bear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baby Yoda toy , and it 's just as cute as you 'd imagine .
During a presentation on Tuesday at the ICR Conference in Orlando , Florida , the brand 's CEO Sharon Price John confirmed the news .
She said : `` I 'm excited to share we will be one of the first companies to provide the digital and internet phenomenon who is trending higher than all the presidential candidates combined . ''
She added : `` We now will have The Child , also known as Baby Yoda .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the audience the Baby Yoda toy , explaining : `` It 's great , again , to be in business with best-in-class partners , '' John said , adding that Build-A-Bear , Disney , and Lucasfilm worked quickly to make the Baby Yoda character a reality .
`` We started this process almost with the first episode . ''
After the news was announced , it was n't long before Twitter blew up , with fans clearly over the moon with the news .
`` BUILD A BEAR IS RELEASING A BUILD A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COLLAPSE EYE , '' shouted somebody else .
A third wrote : `` BUILD A BEAR BABY YODA IS COMING AND I NEED ONE NOW . ''
Somebody else added : `` Baby yoda plushie coming to Build-A-Bear ?
!
I wan na build 10 . ''
`` I will literally fight a five year old if it means getting my hands on one , '' joked another fan .
Build-A-Bear has not yet confirmed a release date , but when it does we will be sure to update you .
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Every so often, Build-A-Bear announces a new product. Over the years we have seen countless collections featuring our favourite TV and film characters - from The Nightmare Before Christmas to The Grinch and Aladdin, it's safe to say the brand knows what we want when it comes to stuffed teddies.
But Build-A-Bear's latest product announcement could be it's most exciting yet, as shoppers have gone wild for it - and it's not even been released yet.
In a bid to please fans of Star Wars and The Mandalorian, Build-A-Bear has announced it will be releasing a Baby Yoda toy, and it's just as cute as you'd imagine.
During a presentation on Tuesday at the ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida, the brand's CEO Sharon Price John confirmed the news.
She said: "I'm excited to share we will be one of the first companies to provide the digital and internet phenomenon who is trending higher than all the presidential candidates combined."
She added: "We now will have The Child, also known as Baby Yoda."
Sharon then went on to show the audience the Baby Yoda toy, explaining: "It's great, again, to be in business with best-in-class partners," John said, adding that Build-A-Bear, Disney, and Lucasfilm worked quickly to make the Baby Yoda character a reality.
"We started this process almost with the first episode."
After the news was announced, it wasn't long before Twitter blew up, with fans clearly over the moon with the news.
"I WANT A BABY YODA BUILDABEAR," exclaimed one Twitter user.
"BUILD A BEAR IS RELEASING A BUILD A BABY YODA CAN YOU HEAR MY BREATHING COLLAPSE EYE," shouted somebody else.
A third wrote: "BUILD A BEAR BABY YODA IS COMING AND I NEED ONE NOW."
Somebody else added: "Baby yoda plushie coming to Build-A-Bear?! I wanna build 10."
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"I will literally fight a five year old if it means getting my hands on one," joked another fan.
Build-A-Bear has not yet confirmed a release date, but when it does we will be sure to update you.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Valentine's Day trees are a thing - and this is what they look like

After the hectic festive period , you may have been pleased to see the back of your Christmas decorations for another year and get your home back to its normal self .
But , what if there was another chance to pull out all the stops and do up your home once more ?
Valentine 's Day is fast approaching and some are taking celebrations to a whole new level .
An Instagram trend has emerged under the hashtag 'Valentines Trees ' and it produces some pretty impressive results .
It 's fair to say that most of the posts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say it wo n't or ca n't be a thing here in the UK ?
The most popular tree at the moment is that of decorating influencer Jennifer Houghton .
Her 'Turtle Creek Lane ' account features lots of decor inspo and the tree is just the cherry on top of the cake .
The decorative masterpiece takes on a 'Love Hearts ' theme - you know , of the sweet variety - with plenty of colour and candy canes to boot .
If you want to create your own , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you 're looking for some inspiration .
Here 's a few to start you off :

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After the hectic festive period, you may have been pleased to see the back of your Christmas decorations for another year and get your home back to its normal self.
But, what if there was another chance to pull out all the stops and do up your home once more?
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and some are taking celebrations to a whole new level.
An Instagram trend has emerged under the hashtag 'Valentines Trees' and it produces some pretty impressive results.
It's fair to say that most of the posts leads us across the pond but whose to say it won't or can't be a thing here in the UK?
The most popular tree at the moment is that of decorating influencer Jennifer Houghton.
Her 'Turtle Creek Lane' account features lots of decor inspo and the tree is just the cherry on top of the cake.
The decorative masterpiece takes on a 'Love Hearts' theme - you know, of the sweet variety - with plenty of colour and candy canes to boot.
If you want to create your own, there's plenty more where that came from if you're looking for some inspiration.
Here's a few to start you off:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Manchester United trying to sign midfielder on loan in transfer window

Manchester United are attempting to recruit a central midfielder on loan until the end of the season .
The MEN understands the significant injuries to midfielders Paul Pogba ( ankle ) and Scott McTominay ( knee ) have spurred United into action and the club is focusing on the European market , rather than British options .
Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente , 24 , has been identified as a ideal option by United scouts .
Llorente moved to Atletico from Real Madrid for £35million in the summer but has only started three of their 19 La Liga matches and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League over the last eight weeks .
United are focusing on players lacking game-time at clubs in the major European leagues with large squads outside the Premier League and Llorente is behind Saul Niguez , Thomas Teye , Koke and Hector Herrera in the Atletico midfield pecking order .
Despite his peripheral status , Llorente still emerged in the Supercopa semi-final and final against Barcelona and Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia last week .
United posted an advertisement in the summer for new first-team scouts in Spain and France and the head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have made trips to Spain .
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted on Tuesday United want two additions this month .
`` We are looking at a couple of signings , '' he said .
`` Strengthening here and there , but the core group is there and the attitude is there and the physical robustness . ''
Solskjaer indicated two months ago United could secure a loan deal in the winter window and the difficulty of finalising permanent deals in January has convinced the club hierarchy to consider a temporary transfer in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Not many clubs want to sell players that they would otherwise want to keep in January .
Maybe one or two could be a loan deal but that is not a big money thing , it is just to help the team . ''
United are exploring a possible deal for Sporting Lisbon captain Bruno Fernandes , who operates as an attacking midfielder or a playmaker .
United intend to secure permanent separate deals for a No.10 and a central midfielder over the course of the two windows this year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amsterdam last week and could be out for up to a month , while McTominay is set for a two-month lay-off with knee ligament damage he sustained against Newcastle United on Boxing Day .
The earliest provisional return date for the pair is at Chelsea on February 17 .

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Manchester United are attempting to recruit a central midfielder on loan until the end of the season.
The MEN understands the significant injuries to midfielders Paul Pogba (ankle) and Scott McTominay (knee) have spurred United into action and the club is focusing on the European market, rather than British options.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente, 24, has been identified as a ideal option by United scouts. Llorente moved to Atletico from Real Madrid for £35million in the summer but has only started three of their 19 La Liga matches and managed 16 minutes in the league and Champions League over the last eight weeks.
United are focusing on players lacking game-time at clubs in the major European leagues with large squads outside the Premier League and Llorente is behind Saul Niguez, Thomas Teye, Koke and Hector Herrera in the Atletico midfield pecking order. Despite his peripheral status, Llorente still emerged in the Supercopa semi-final and final against Barcelona and Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia last week.
United posted an advertisement in the summer for new first-team scouts in Spain and France and the head of global scouting Marcel Bout is believed to have made trips to Spain. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted on Tuesday United want two additions this month.
"We are looking at a couple of signings," he said. "Strengthening here and there, but the core group is there and the attitude is there and the physical robustness."
Solskjaer indicated two months ago United could secure a loan deal in the winter window and the difficulty of finalising permanent deals in January has convinced the club hierarchy to consider a temporary transfer in midfield.
In November, Solskjaer said: "Not many clubs want to sell players that they would otherwise want to keep in January. Maybe one or two could be a loan deal but that is not a big money thing, it is just to help the team."
United are exploring a possible deal for Sporting Lisbon captain Bruno Fernandes, who operates as an attacking midfielder or a playmaker. United intend to secure permanent separate deals for a No.10 and a central midfielder over the course of the two windows this year.
Pogba underwent surgery on his ankle in Amsterdam last week and could be out for up to a month, while McTominay is set for a two-month lay-off with knee ligament damage he sustained against Newcastle United on Boxing Day. The earliest provisional return date for the pair is at Chelsea on February 17.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Lyon president issues fresh Moussa Dembele update amid Manchester United transfer speculation

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has reiterated that forward Moussa Dembele will not be leaving the club in the January transfer window amid speculation linking him with Manchester United .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted the Reds were exploring the possibility of adding to their forward line after allowing Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to leave without replacements in the summer .
United targeted Norway international Erling Haaland but the youngster opted to join Borussia Dortmund after United pulled out of a deal to sign him .
MEN Sport understands Dembele was on United 's radar last summer , although it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the emergence of Mason Greenwood .
Aulas has no intention of allowing his prized asset to leave Lyon and has again ruled out selling the ex-Celtic forward .
`` We have not changed our minds , '' Aulas told RMC .
`` We already made this issue clear in August .
`` Moussa is an excellent player .
A player who we need .
`` We are taking explicit measures in our recruitment to not bring someone in who will compete for his position .
It is not a question of money .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea have also been linked with the 23-year-old who has scored 11 goals in Ligue 1 this season .

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Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has reiterated that forward Moussa Dembele will not be leaving the club in the January transfer window amid speculation linking him with Manchester United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted the Reds were exploring the possibility of adding to their forward line after allowing Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to leave without replacements in the summer.
United targeted Norway international Erling Haaland but the youngster opted to join Borussia Dortmund after United pulled out of a deal to sign him.
MEN Sport understands Dembele was on United's radar last summer, although it is not clear whether they remain interested following the emergence of Mason Greenwood.
Aulas has no intention of allowing his prized asset to leave Lyon and has again ruled out selling the ex-Celtic forward.
"We have not changed our minds," Aulas told RMC. "We already made this issue clear in August.
"Moussa is an excellent player. A player who we need.
"We are taking explicit measures in our recruitment to not bring someone in who will compete for his position. It is not a question of money. Moussa will be with us."
Chelsea have also been linked with the 23-year-old who has scored 11 goals in Ligue 1 this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Storm Brendan rips off apartment block roof in Berkshire as strong wind batters the UK

A massive section of an apartment building roof came crashing down after Storm Brendan hit the UK .
Strong gales caused the damage which left a mass of wreckage in the middle of Slough High Street in Berkshire on Tuesday evening .
Dramatic photographs show construction workers looking over the rubble , with a white van trapped underneath .
Emergency services attended the scene , however Thames Valley Police said no one was believed to be injured .
They said : `` We do not believe that anyone has been seriously injured , and we are working with other emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The road is closed and people are advised to avoid the area .
Thank you to everyone for their ongoing patience while we deal with the incident . ''
Gusts in the area were in excess of 50mph at the time of the incident , according to the Met Office .
Slough Borough Council confirmed the eastern part of the High Street will remain closed on Wednesday until further notice .
One video shows members of the public checking to see if anyone was hurt or trapped under the rubble .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland on Monday , causing thousands of homes to lose power , before bringing winds in excess of 80mph to parts of Scotland and England .
Airlines were forced to divert flights scheduled to land at Gatwick Airport on Monday evening while ferries and railways faced disruption .
A yellow warning of wind covering much of England expired at 5am on Wednesday , while a rain warning covering south-east England has also ceased .
Meteorologist Alex Burkill , from the Met Office , said : `` It will take a little while but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Once it does clear away , otherwise tomorrow , most places are in for some decent sunny spells . ''
There could be further thundery showers mainly to the north and west of the UK , with the chance of sleet and snow across the hills and mountains of Scotland and Northern Ireland , according to the forecaster .
Mr Burkill said although the wind is due to ease off on Wednesday , conditions will still be blustery and temperatures are due to dip slightly to 9 degrees .
But he warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday , particularly during the second half of the day , when places across the country could expect wet and windy weather .
`` It does n't look as bad as what we 've had through the past couple of days , '' he added .
`` At the moment it looks like we 'll stay warning free ( on Thursday ) .
It 's just a windy day rather than a hazardous one . ''

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A massive section of an apartment building roof came crashing down after Storm Brendan hit the UK.
Strong gales caused the damage which left a mass of wreckage in the middle of Slough High Street in Berkshire on Tuesday evening.
Dramatic photographs show construction workers looking over the rubble, with a white van trapped underneath.
Emergency services attended the scene, however Thames Valley Police said no one was believed to be injured.
They said: "We do not believe that anyone has been seriously injured, and we are working with other emergency services to make the scene safe.
(Image: PA)
"The road is closed and people are advised to avoid the area. Thank you to everyone for their ongoing patience while we deal with the incident."
Gusts in the area were in excess of 50mph at the time of the incident, according to the Met Office.
Slough Borough Council confirmed the eastern part of the High Street will remain closed on Wednesday until further notice.
Shocked onlookers shared snaps and video footage to social media.
One video shows members of the public checking to see if anyone was hurt or trapped under the rubble.
The 48-hour period of wild weather began in Ireland on Monday, causing thousands of homes to lose power, before bringing winds in excess of 80mph to parts of Scotland and England.
Airlines were forced to divert flights scheduled to land at Gatwick Airport on Monday evening while ferries and railways faced disruption.
A yellow warning of wind covering much of England expired at 5am on Wednesday, while a rain warning covering south-east England has also ceased.
(Image: PA)
Meteorologist Alex Burkill, from the Met Office, said: "It will take a little while but the rain should clear by lunchtime.
"Once it does clear away, otherwise tomorrow, most places are in for some decent sunny spells."
There could be further thundery showers mainly to the north and west of the UK, with the chance of sleet and snow across the hills and mountains of Scotland and Northern Ireland, according to the forecaster.
Mr Burkill said although the wind is due to ease off on Wednesday, conditions will still be blustery and temperatures are due to dip slightly to 9 degrees.
(Image: Greg Martin / Cornwall Live)
But he warned that more unsettled weather was forecast on Thursday, particularly during the second half of the day, when places across the country could expect wet and windy weather.
"It doesn't look as bad as what we've had through the past couple of days," he added.
"At the moment it looks like we'll stay warning free (on Thursday). It's just a windy day rather than a hazardous one."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Highlander actor and Friends cameo star Stan Kirsch dies, aged 51

An actor who starred in the TV show Highlander and played a cameo in Friends died , aged 51 .
Stan Kirsch was perhaps best known for his role as Richie Ryan in Highlander , which he played for six series , reports the Mirror .
He was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday by his wife , Kristyn Green .
The actor was pronounced dead by paramedics who were called to the scene .
Kirsch had played a cameo in Friends when he played Ethan , who briefly dated Monica , played by Courtney Cox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One with the Ick Factor in 1995 .
Then he played Richie Ryan in Highlander from 1992 to 1998 .
His widow , Kristyn , thanked her friends and family on Facebook for the `` outpouring of love and support '' and said she feels `` surrounded by love and am forever grateful to each and every one of you '' .
Highlander 's official Facebook group paid tribute to the actor for his `` sense of humour , kindness and enthusiasm '' .
`` It is with great sadness that we acknowledge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they said .
`` Without Stan Kirsch , Highlander : The Series would have been far less .
He brought a sense of humor , kindness and youthful enthusiasm to the character of Richie Ryan for six seasons . ''
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An actor who starred in the TV show Highlander and played a cameo in Friends died, aged 51.
Stan Kirsch was perhaps best known for his role as Richie Ryan in Highlander, which he played for six series, reports the Mirror.
He was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday by his wife, Kristyn Green.
The actor was pronounced dead by paramedics who were called to the scene.
Kirsch had played a cameo in Friends when he played Ethan, who briefly dated Monica, played by Courtney Cox.
He played the part in The One with the Ick Factor in 1995.
Then he played Richie Ryan in Highlander from 1992 to 1998.
His widow, Kristyn, thanked her friends and family on Facebook for the "outpouring of love and support" and said she feels "surrounded by love and am forever grateful to each and every one of you".
Highlander's official Facebook group paid tribute to the actor for his "sense of humour, kindness and enthusiasm".
"It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Stan Kirsch", they said.
"Without Stan Kirsch, Highlander: The Series would have been far less. He brought a sense of humor, kindness and youthful enthusiasm to the character of Richie Ryan for six seasons."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Salford stalwart says says Rebecca Long Bailey "not fit to run for leadership"

A veteran Salford politician has said Rebecca Long Bailey should sort out her own backyard before running for national leader .
Norman Owen , once leader of a Liberal Democrat opposition at the city council , has launched a scathing attack on the MP who is amongst the favourites to succeed Jeremy Corbyn when he steps down as leader of the Labour party .
Mr Owen has been a member of the Labour Party for six years and has grafted as a key backroom worker .
He is also secretary of the Weaste and Seedley ward in the city .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ city and made a credible fist of standing as a Labour candidate at the last local elections in the Tory stronghold of Worsley .
Mr Owen told the M.E.N : `` I do not believe Rebecca Long Bailey is fit to stand as Labour leader . ''
He said before pitching to be leader of the party she should pay more attention to her own backyard - the constituency of Salford and Eccles .
He said that her decision to launch her campaign for the leadership at Newcastle under Lyne in the Potteries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' to the 28,755 people in Salford who voted her back into Parliament .
`` She should pay back the people of Salford andf Eccles and take up issues that a re causing problems - highway repairs , environmental services failing to deliver basic services .
Some of the city 's streets are filthy with fly tipping .
`` She need to start battling for more police funding for more bobbies on the street , and to fight gun crime in the city - an issue she has been very quiet on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fulfill her role as MP and to challenge for more funding for Salford to give various council directorates a fighting chance to deliver improved services which this city deserves .
`` It would , in my opinion , be wise for her to give the leadership challenge a miss this time .
She has only been an MP since 2015 and she needs to gain more experience in knowing her constituency .
She should not be influenced by people who have very little knowledge of Salford and hangers on who are lightweight .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as MP is to spend more time getting to know her constituency and battling to get the people of this city massive improvement .
`` This great city of Salford is in danger of sliding into decline in certain wards .
The very fabric and infrastructure needs massive investment . ''
But City Mayor , Paul Dennett , a close ally of her , said : “ Since leaving the Lib Dems and joining Labour , Norman has been no stranger to controversy and we all appreciate his bold views – but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Becky is a fantastic MP working in a constituency with many complex social issues , significant economic deprivation and underfunded local services .
“ The questions Norman raises around bins , gun crime and highways are all symptomatic of a local area decimated by nearly a decade of Tory and Lib Dem driven austerity .
Our Council has lost 53 % of its government grant since 2010 , £211m per year .
Cuts of £183m to Greater Manchester Police have seen a reduction of 2,000 frontline officers on our streets .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greatest opponents of these policies , fighting for Salford ’ s interests .
Salford could not have a more dedicated or competent MP.
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A veteran Salford politician has said Rebecca Long Bailey should sort out her own backyard before running for national leader.
Norman Owen, once leader of a Liberal Democrat opposition at the city council, has launched a scathing attack on the MP who is amongst the favourites to succeed Jeremy Corbyn when he steps down as leader of the Labour party.
Mr Owen has been a member of the Labour Party for six years and has grafted as a key backroom worker. He is also secretary of the Weaste and Seedley ward in the city.
He was born and bred in the city and made a credible fist of standing as a Labour candidate at the last local elections in the Tory stronghold of Worsley.
Mr Owen told the M.E.N: "I do not believe Rebecca Long Bailey is fit to stand as Labour leader."
He said before pitching to be leader of the party she should pay more attention to her own backyard - the constituency of Salford and Eccles.
He said that her decision to launch her campaign for the leadership at Newcastle under Lyne in the Potteries at the weekend was a "snub" to the 28,755 people in Salford who voted her back into Parliament.
"She should pay back the people of Salford andf Eccles and take up issues that a re causing problems - highway repairs, environmental services failing to deliver basic services. Some of the city's streets are filthy with fly tipping.
"She need to start battling for more police funding for more bobbies on the street, and to fight gun crime in the city - an issue she has been very quiet on.
"It is time she started to fulfill her role as MP and to challenge for more funding for Salford to give various council directorates a fighting chance to deliver improved services which this city deserves.
"It would, in my opinion, be wise for her to give the leadership challenge a miss this time. She has only been an MP since 2015 and she needs to gain more experience in knowing her constituency. She should not be influenced by people who have very little knowledge of Salford and hangers on who are lightweight."
He added: "Her role as MP is to spend more time getting to know her constituency and battling to get the people of this city massive improvement.
"This great city of Salford is in danger of sliding into decline in certain wards. The very fabric and infrastructure needs massive investment."
Ms Long Bailey declined to comment on Mr Owen's comments.
(Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
But City Mayor, Paul Dennett, a close ally of her, said: “Since leaving the Lib Dems and joining Labour, Norman has been no stranger to controversy and we all appreciate his bold views – but I have to disagree with him here.
“Becky is a fantastic MP working in a constituency with many complex social issues, significant economic deprivation and underfunded local services.
(Image: © Joel Goodman)
“The questions Norman raises around bins, gun crime and highways are all symptomatic of a local area decimated by nearly a decade of Tory and Lib Dem driven austerity. Our Council has lost 53% of its government grant since 2010, £211m per year. Cuts of £183m to Greater Manchester Police have seen a reduction of 2,000 frontline officers on our streets.
“Becky is and always has been the greatest opponents of these policies, fighting for Salford’s interests. Salford could not have a more dedicated or competent MP.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Scissor Sisters Jake Shears and Right Said Fred to headline Pride Blackpool 2020

Pop icons Right Said Fred and Scissor Sisters Jake Shears have been confirmed as headliners for the Pride Blackpool Weekend 2020 .
Taking place for a second year at the Tower Festival Headland , the annual LGBT festival return with some of the biggest names in music and a weekend of entertainment in the town .
Friday headliners , duo Right Said Fred , best known for their hit single I 'm Too Sexy , will be joined by former Soft Cell star and Southport native Marc Almond .
The opening night will also see performances from X-Factor 's Lucy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lolly , who burst on to the pop scene in 1999 with the release of her first single Viva La Radio will also join the bill .
American singer-songwriter Jake Shears - the charismatic lead singer of the multi platinum-selling , Grammy-nominated , Brit award-winning glam rock band Scissor Sisters - will close the 2020 event with a live set on the Saturday night .
Pride veteran and Blackpool 's own Jenny Ball will provide support , following success at Pride Stars and the World Karaoke World Championships in Tokyo .
Craig @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We are thrilled to be working alongside VisitBlackpool to bring not just international and national performers to Pride this year , but to have some amazing local home-grown talent as part of the weekend of entertainment for everyone .
“ This year , we will be making full use of the Promenade ’ s famous Tower Festival Headland Arena not just for the live music but there will be lots to do for younger families in the family-friendly areas with events and activities taking place across the whole of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entertainment , Pride Blackpool Weekend 2020 will also include a host of family entertainment .
There is also a parade planned for the seafront on the Saturday , with more details to be revealed in the coming weeks .
The 2020 event follows the success of last summer 's extravaganza , which saw thousands of revellers descend on the Tower Festival Headland .
The 2019 Blackpool Pride was headlined by former Steps star Claire Richards , plus performances from Chesney Hawkes , CeCe Peniston and Sybil .
Tickets for Pride Blackpool Weekend 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 at 10am via www.ticketweb.uk/events/org/237263 .
Day and weekend tickets are available and are priced at : • Friday , June 5 – Right Said Fred , Marc Almond , Lucy Spraggan and Lolly .
General Admission £18+£2 booking fee , VIP £68+£2 booking fee • Pride Weekend Tickets - General admission weekend tickets are available for £30+£2 booking fee

Pop icons Right Said Fred and Scissor Sisters Jake Shears have been confirmed as headliners for the Pride Blackpool Weekend 2020.
Taking place for a second year at the Tower Festival Headland, the annual LGBT festival return with some of the biggest names in music and a weekend of entertainment in the town.
Friday headliners, duo Right Said Fred, best known for their hit single I'm Too Sexy, will be joined by former Soft Cell star and Southport native Marc Almond.
The opening night will also see performances from X-Factor's Lucy Spraggan ahead of her Glastonbury 2020 appearance. Lolly, who burst on to the pop scene in 1999 with the release of her first single Viva La Radio will also join the bill.
(Image: Visit Blackpool)
American singer-songwriter Jake Shears - the charismatic lead singer of the multi platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Brit award-winning glam rock band Scissor Sisters - will close the 2020 event with a live set on the Saturday night.
Pride veteran and Blackpool's own Jenny Ball will provide support, following success at Pride Stars and the World Karaoke World Championships in Tokyo.
Craig Coleman, Chair of Pride Blackpool, said: “We are thrilled to be working alongside VisitBlackpool to bring not just international and national performers to Pride this year, but to have some amazing local home-grown talent as part of the weekend of entertainment for everyone.
“This year, we will be making full use of the Promenade’s famous Tower Festival Headland Arena not just for the live music but there will be lots to do for younger families in the family-friendly areas with events and activities taking place across the whole of the weekend."
(Image: Bertie Watson/BFA.com)
Alongside the live musical entertainment, Pride Blackpool Weekend 2020 will also include a host of family entertainment.
There is also a parade planned for the seafront on the Saturday, with more details to be revealed in the coming weeks.
The 2020 event follows the success of last summer's extravaganza, which saw thousands of revellers descend on the Tower Festival Headland. The 2019 Blackpool Pride was headlined by former Steps star Claire Richards, plus performances from Chesney Hawkes, CeCe Peniston and Sybil.
Tickets for Pride Blackpool Weekend 2020 go on sale on Friday, January 17 at 10am via www.ticketweb.uk/events/org/237263 .
Day and weekend tickets are available and are priced at:
Friday, June 5 – Right Said Fred, Marc Almond, Lucy Spraggan and Lolly. General Admission £18+£2 booking fee, VIP £68+£2 booking fee
– Right Said Fred, Marc Almond, Lucy Spraggan and Lolly. General Admission £18+£2 booking fee, VIP £68+£2 booking fee Saturday, June 6 – Jake Shears, Jenny Ball plus guests. General Admission £18+£2 booking fee, VIP £68+£2 Booking Fee.
– Jake Shears, Jenny Ball plus guests. General Admission £18+£2 booking fee, VIP £68+£2 Booking Fee. Pride Weekend Tickets - General admission weekend tickets are available for £30+£2 booking fee
Check www.prideblackpool.co.uk for more information.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Two hitmen who attacked man in his home shot him in both legs

Two hitmen who attacked a man in his Eccles home shot him in both legs .
Police revealed today that the 22-year-old was blasted in the left ankle and right foot after two men walked into the house in Furrow Drive , Winton , and opened fire .
The gunmen then left the property immediately .
The attack was shortly before 8.45pm on Monday .
A cordon was in place on Furrow Drive whilst a forensic examination was carried out and has since been lifted .
No arrests have been made and enquires are ongoing .
At this stage is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ existing feud in Salford which has seen 17 shootings in the last 12 months .
Det Insp Chris Mannion of the Salford District said : “ This was a violent attack which has left an innocent young man in hospital with serious injuries and our thoughts are with him and his family at this difficult time .
“ At present we don ’ t believe this incident to be linked to any other investigations and our officers are working strenuously to establish the facts and find those responsible .
“ I would also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are doing all we can to protect residents on Furrow Drive and investigate the incident .
You will see extra patrols across the area who will be working to find those responsible for this attack and prevent further incidents of crime in this area .
“ We are particularly keen to speak to anyone that was on or around Furrow Drive at the time of the incident and may have heard or seen anything unusual or suspicious .
“ If you have any CCTV footage that could help police in our search for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible.
” Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 5345 , quoting incident number 2927 of 13/01/2020 , or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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Two hitmen who attacked a man in his Eccles home shot him in both legs.
Police revealed today that the 22-year-old was blasted in the left ankle and right foot after two men walked into the house in Furrow Drive, Winton, and opened fire.
The gunmen then left the property immediately.
The attack was shortly before 8.45pm on Monday.
A cordon was in place on Furrow Drive whilst a forensic examination was carried out and has since been lifted.
No arrests have been made and enquires are ongoing.
At this stage is not thought the attack is linked any existing feud in Salford which has seen 17 shootings in the last 12 months.
Det Insp Chris Mannion of the Salford District said: “This was a violent attack which has left an innocent young man in hospital with serious injuries and our thoughts are with him and his family at this difficult time.
“At present we don’t believe this incident to be linked to any other investigations and our officers are working strenuously to establish the facts and find those responsible.
“I would also like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to protect residents on Furrow Drive and investigate the incident. You will see extra patrols across the area who will be working to find those responsible for this attack and prevent further incidents of crime in this area.
(Image: Steve Allen)
“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone that was on or around Furrow Drive at the time of the incident and may have heard or seen anything unusual or suspicious.
“If you have any CCTV footage that could help police in our search for more information please contact us as soon as possible.”
Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 5345, quoting incident number 2927 of 13/01/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Real Madrid president makes Paul Pogba joke after question about Manchester United midfielder

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez cheekily claimed he does not know who Manchester United star Paul Pogba is after Los Merengues ' Spanish Super Cup win over Atletico Madrid .
Perez was in Saudi Arabia over the weekend as his club claimed the cup with a victory over Atletico on penalties .
After the game Perez was interviewed and the final question posed to him was about Pogba .
Perez gave nothing away and said `` I do n't know who Pogba is '' followed by a coy smile to the interviewer , as per AS .
Madrid were heavily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer after the 26-year-old declared he was looking for a 'new challenge ' .
Madrid did not bid for Pogba but United were adamant he would not be sold regardless .
However , MEN Sport understands United are aware that they may have to relent and sell their prized asset once the current season ends .
Zidane was asked about speculation linking Pogba with Madrid earlier this month but refused to be dragged into making a comment .
`` How can I reply to that ? ''
the Frenchman replied when asked about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ Pogba ] is a player at another team and the important thing for him - because I think he is injured - is to get back playing .
`` I wish him the very best but we focus on what we have . ''
Pogba has only made eight appearances for United this season due to persistent ankle problems .
He is scheduled to return in late January or early February .

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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez cheekily claimed he does not know who Manchester United star Paul Pogba is after Los Merengues' Spanish Super Cup win over Atletico Madrid.
Perez was in Saudi Arabia over the weekend as his club claimed the cup with a victory over Atletico on penalties.
After the game Perez was interviewed and the final question posed to him was about Pogba.
Perez gave nothing away and said "I don't know who Pogba is" followed by a coy smile to the interviewer, as per AS.
Madrid were heavily linked with a move for Pogba last summer after the 26-year-old declared he was looking for a 'new challenge'.
Madrid did not bid for Pogba but United were adamant he would not be sold regardless.
However, MEN Sport understands United are aware that they may have to relent and sell their prized asset once the current season ends.
Zidane was asked about speculation linking Pogba with Madrid earlier this month but refused to be dragged into making a comment.
"How can I reply to that?" the Frenchman replied when asked about signing his fellow countryman.
"Paul [Pogba] is a player at another team and the important thing for him - because I think he is injured - is to get back playing.
"I wish him the very best but we focus on what we have."
Pogba has only made eight appearances for United this season due to persistent ankle problems.
He is scheduled to return in late January or early February.