themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--A family's home has been flooded with sewage four times in six months - this is why

Frustrated residents are being repeatedly hit by flooding after a drain was illegally connected to a sewer .
Four homes off Rowlands Road in Summerseat , Bury , were flooded by up to six inches of sewage and water on Sunday .
Wendy Wakelin 's property has been swamped four times in the last six months .
`` It is horrendous , '' said the mum-of-one .
`` It took about half-an-hour for the house to flood .
`` The sewage system can not cope with the amount of water going in .
`` There is nothing stopping it and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our house . ''
Mrs Wakelin and her neighbours say the problem started after work was carried out on the road in 2017 .
Now , every time it rains heavily , the manhole cover spurts 'three or four feet ' in the air .
That sends water and sewage gushing down the street , as well as creating a hazard for drivers on the steep road .
When Storm Ciara struck on Sunday , four homes in the area were flooded .
Mrs Wakelin said : `` It stinks .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and there is sewage in the house . ''
`` It needs to be resolved because it is not fair . ''
Such was the extent of the damage , Mrs Wakelin and her husband Joel spent all of Sunday and Monday cleaning up .
She says she will need to replace her kitchen and flooring throughout the downstairs of her home .
Next door , Norah and Alan Hibbert were also flooded .
They say there are problems every time it rains heavily , but it was even worse on Sunday due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It is devastating , '' said Mrs Hibbert .
`` It has completely ruined our kitchen and carpet in the living room .
`` It is going to be such a big clean-up .
`` We have lived here since 1983 and we never had a problem before they carried out that work . ''
Further rain is predicted over the coming days and Mrs Wakelin says she fears a repeat .
`` I am dreading it , '' she said .
`` I worry every time it rains .
If I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends and family to ask them to keep an eye on it .
`` If nothing is done it will get to the point where no one will want to insure us . ''
Residents say they have reported the issues to both United Utilities and Bury Council .
A spokesperson for United Utilities said : “ We are extremely sorry that residents on Rowlands Road in Summerseat have been experiencing flooding .
“ Our investigations have revealed that there is a stream and land drainage that are unlawfully connected to the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This sewer is not designed to take these additional flows which means that during heavy rainfall there is an increased risk of flooding .
“ Removing these connections will improve the flood risk for local residents and we ’ re working in partnership with Bury Council to find a way to do that .
“ We ’ ve also offered residents a short-term fix to prevent their properties being flooded while this issue is being resolved.
” Bury Council has been approached for comment .

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Frustrated residents are being repeatedly hit by flooding after a drain was illegally connected to a sewer.
Four homes off Rowlands Road in Summerseat, Bury, were flooded by up to six inches of sewage and water on Sunday.
Wendy Wakelin's property has been swamped four times in the last six months.
"It is horrendous," said the mum-of-one.
"It took about half-an-hour for the house to flood.
"The sewage system cannot cope with the amount of water going in.
"There is nothing stopping it and the only place it can go is in our house."
Mrs Wakelin and her neighbours say the problem started after work was carried out on the road in 2017.
Now, every time it rains heavily, the manhole cover spurts 'three or four feet' in the air.
That sends water and sewage gushing down the street, as well as creating a hazard for drivers on the steep road.
When Storm Ciara struck on Sunday, four homes in the area were flooded.
Mrs Wakelin said: "It stinks. I have a little boy and a dog and there is sewage in the house."
"It needs to be resolved because it is not fair."
(Image: UGC)
Such was the extent of the damage, Mrs Wakelin and her husband Joel spent all of Sunday and Monday cleaning up.
She says she will need to replace her kitchen and flooring throughout the downstairs of her home.
Next door, Norah and Alan Hibbert were also flooded.
They say there are problems every time it rains heavily, but it was even worse on Sunday due to the intensity of the rain.
(Image: UGC)
"It is devastating," said Mrs Hibbert. "It has completely ruined our kitchen and carpet in the living room.
"It is going to be such a big clean-up.
"We have lived here since 1983 and we never had a problem before they carried out that work."
Further rain is predicted over the coming days and Mrs Wakelin says she fears a repeat.
"I am dreading it," she said.
(Image: MEN)
"I worry every time it rains. If I am away then I have to ring friends and family to ask them to keep an eye on it.
"If nothing is done it will get to the point where no one will want to insure us."
Residents say they have reported the issues to both United Utilities and Bury Council.
A spokesperson for United Utilities said: “We are extremely sorry that residents on Rowlands Road in Summerseat have been experiencing flooding.
“Our investigations have revealed that there is a stream and land drainage that are unlawfully connected to the public sewer in the highway on Rowlands Road. This sewer is not designed to take these additional flows which means that during heavy rainfall there is an increased risk of flooding.
“Removing these connections will improve the flood risk for local residents and we’re working in partnership with Bury Council to find a way to do that.
“We’ve also offered residents a short-term fix to prevent their properties being flooded while this issue is being resolved.”
Bury Council has been approached for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Gran's Asda cock-up leaves her with bumper pack of condoms instead of tea bags

When you nip to the supermarkets , chances are you 'll return home with some cheeky extra purchases you had n't planned on buying .
We 're talking large tubs of ice cream , family-sized desserts and oversized boxes of chocolates - all of which you can enjoy in a single sitting .
What you probably do n't expect to do , though , is to return with a £17 pack of condoms - which you thought were TEA BAGS .
Unfortunately , that 's what happened to one 76-year-old , who got the shock of her life when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Tuesday , Rosemarie Riley decided to battle the elements and popped to Asda to pick up a few items , which included tea , bread and dog food .
But while she was browsing the shelves without her glasses , the gran-of-eight unknowingly slipped a 30-pack of Durex Thin Feel condoms into her basket , believing them to be Tetley teabags .
Oh , Rosemarie hun .
What an absolute legend .
Anwyay , Rosemarie did n't realise what she 'd done until she returned home , and husband John branded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why she 'd bought them as part of the £26.75 shop .
Funny guy .
Rosemarie begged granddaughter Gemma Riley to return the items and get the £17 refund for her - leaving the 29-year-old 'howling ' with laughter .
Cleaner Gemma shared her gran 's hilarious mix-up on Facebook , with the post swiftly going viral .
Gemma , from Skelmersdale , Lancashire , said : `` I 've not stopped laughing , and It 's brought many people to tears .
`` She said ' I went to the Asda without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinking they were teabags ' .
`` She did n't notice what they were until my grandad noticed on the receipt .
`` He 'd said to her 'how come you 've bought condoms , you silly mare ? '
He was n't very happy she 'd spent that much money on his card .
`` From there we had a little giggle about it all and I said I 'd return them for her . ''
Gemma 's post has since racked up more than 12,000 likes , shares and comments .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ nan 's gone and brought these from Asda thinking they were teabags - and her wonderful granddaughter has the job of returning them .
`` So please , if anyone sees me returning these , do n't judge .
I know Valentine 's is around the corner but I have no use for them and they cost her £17 .
All she wants is her Yorkshire teabags .
`` On another note , my day has just got a lot more embarrassing but goddamn hilarious at the same time .
`` Happy Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next time she goes shopping as we are worried what she might come back with next time . ''
She continued : `` '' I kept them hidden in my bag until the lady was ready to see me and I explained what happened .
`` My nan said they were actually on the aisle where the teabags were - so either someone popped them back , or she 's got mixed up , I 'm not too sure .
`` I said 'she 's picked these up instead of the teabags , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the teabags and return these ? '
`` The lady was laughing her head off .
I was too and then I ran out there as quickly as I could .
`` Everybody knows me around here and I did n't want to be seen returning them , especially before Valentine 's Day .
`` I said to my nan ' I thought you were in for a good time ' . ''
Rosemarie said : `` I was mortified , my husband was more upset because I 'd spent £17 on them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the conveyor belt and shoved them in the bag , I did n't think .
`` I suppose the lady should have said 'have you made a mistake ? '
She must have thought I was a bit raunchy .
`` My husband normally does all the shopping but he 's not very well .

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When you nip to the supermarkets, chances are you'll return home with some cheeky extra purchases you hadn't planned on buying.
We're talking large tubs of ice cream, family-sized desserts and oversized boxes of chocolates - all of which you can enjoy in a single sitting.
What you probably don't expect to do, though, is to return with a £17 pack of condoms - which you thought were TEA BAGS.
Unfortunately, that's what happened to one 76-year-old, who got the shock of her life when she was unpacking her supermarket shop at home.
On Tuesday, Rosemarie Riley decided to battle the elements and popped to Asda to pick up a few items, which included tea, bread and dog food.
(Image: Kennedy News and Media)
But while she was browsing the shelves without her glasses, the gran-of-eight unknowingly slipped a 30-pack of Durex Thin Feel condoms into her basket, believing them to be Tetley teabags. Oh, Rosemarie hun. What an absolute legend.
Anwyay, Rosemarie didn't realise what she'd done until she returned home, and husband John branded her a 'silly mare' and asked why she'd bought them as part of the £26.75 shop. Funny guy.
Rosemarie begged granddaughter Gemma Riley to return the items and get the £17 refund for her - leaving the 29-year-old 'howling' with laughter.
(Image: Kennedy News and Media)
Cleaner Gemma shared her gran's hilarious mix-up on Facebook, with the post swiftly going viral. Gemma, from Skelmersdale, Lancashire, said: "I've not stopped laughing, and It's brought many people to tears.
"She said 'I went to the Asda without my glasses and I picked them up thinking they were teabags'.
"She didn't notice what they were until my grandad noticed on the receipt. "He'd said to her 'how come you've bought condoms, you silly mare?' He wasn't very happy she'd spent that much money on his card.
"From there we had a little giggle about it all and I said I'd return them for her."
Gemma's post has since racked up more than 12,000 likes, shares and comments.
It reads: reads: "Sooo nan's gone and brought these from Asda thinking they were teabags - and her wonderful granddaughter has the job of returning them.
"So please, if anyone sees me returning these, don't judge. I know Valentine's is around the corner but I have no use for them and they cost her £17. All she wants is her Yorkshire teabags.
"On another note, my day has just got a lot more embarrassing but goddamn hilarious at the same time.
(Image: Kennedy News and Media)
"Happy Tuesday. She will be wearing her glasses next time she goes shopping as we are worried what she might come back with next time."
She continued: ""I kept them hidden in my bag until the lady was ready to see me and I explained what happened.
"My nan said they were actually on the aisle where the teabags were - so either someone popped them back, or she's got mixed up, I'm not too sure.
"I said 'she's picked these up instead of the teabags, is there any chance I can get the teabags and return these?'
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"The lady was laughing her head off. I was too and then I ran out there as quickly as I could.
"Everybody knows me around here and I didn't want to be seen returning them, especially before Valentine's Day.
"I said to my nan 'I thought you were in for a good time'."
Rosemarie said: "I was mortified, my husband was more upset because I'd spent £17 on them.
"I just threw everything onto the conveyor belt and shoved them in the bag, I didn't think. "I suppose the lady should have said 'have you made a mistake?' She must have thought I was a bit raunchy.
"My husband normally does all the shopping but he's not very well.
"I don't care, I just grab whatever's there, I'm a terrible shopper."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Pundit slams Manchester United pursuit of Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham

TalkSport pundit Alan Brazil has hit out at reports that Manchester United and Chelsea are preparing to fight in the market for a £50million deal to sign Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham .
The 16-year-old has caught the eye of the Premier League 's elite following his breakthrough at Birmingham , where he has not only become a established member of the first-team but has stood out as a star .
Speculation about the teenager 's future has been rife for months , with The Sun claiming United and Chelsea are prepared to pay £35m for his services , alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That has led to criticism from former United striker Brazil , who believes the reported price is evidence that the transfer fees in modern football have gone mad .
MEN Sport understands United are interested in the teenager , who only made his Birmingham debut in August and , at the age of 16 years and 38 days , beat the record of 16 years 139 days that Trevor Francis held for 39 years .
“ I ’ m sorry I think football has gone mental , this young kid is a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nonsense , I ’ m sorry it ’ s absolute bonkers , '' Brazil told TalkSport .
“ He will read that today and go ‘ Wow ’ , do you know what I mean ?
I don ’ t care who you are that ’ s got to affect you .
“ He is playing for the first team , he is loving it , he is enjoying it – then you read that , Man United or Chelsea , let ’ s say he ’ s going to get ‘ just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £100 grand , what a difference .
I am like ‘ Come on calm down ’ .
”

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TalkSport pundit Alan Brazil has hit out at reports that Manchester United and Chelsea are preparing to fight in the market for a £50million deal to sign Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham.
The 16-year-old has caught the eye of the Premier League's elite following his breakthrough at Birmingham, where he has not only become a established member of the first-team but has stood out as a star.
Speculation about the teenager's future has been rife for months, with The Sun claiming United and Chelsea are prepared to pay £35m for his services, alongside a further £15m in add ons.
That has led to criticism from former United striker Brazil, who believes the reported price is evidence that the transfer fees in modern football have gone mad.
MEN Sport understands United are interested in the teenager, who only made his Birmingham debut in August and, at the age of 16 years and 38 days, beat the record of 16 years 139 days that Trevor Francis held for 39 years.
“I’m sorry I think football has gone mental, this young kid is a good player but £50million for a 16-year-old is nonsense, I’m sorry it’s absolute bonkers," Brazil told TalkSport.
“He will read that today and go ‘Wow’, do you know what I mean? I don’t care who you are that’s got to affect you.
“He is playing for the first team, he is loving it, he is enjoying it – then you read that, Man United or Chelsea, let’s say he’s going to get ‘just’ £10 grand a week never mind £100 grand, what a difference. I am like ‘Come on calm down’.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Manchester United fixture vs Swansea postponed

Manchester United 's U23 fixture against Swansea has been postponed .
United were due to face Swansea in the Premier League Two Division Two on Friday night but the game at Leigh Sports Village has been cancelled .
The postponement is understood to be due to an illness in the Swansea camp , with a new fixture date to be announced as soon as possible .
United currently sit second in the division behind West Ham and are chasing a strong end to the season as they look to secure a return to the top-tier of reserve football .
Neil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two matches on the bounce in the league but will now have to wait until March before they travel to face Stoke in the league .
The United first-team are due to fly back from their warm weather training camp in Marbella on Friday , and it is unclear whether any of the youngsters who travelled were set to face Swansea .
Angel Gomes , Tahith Chong and James Garner have all been involved at youth level this season and could have featured at Leigh .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday night with new signing Odion Ighalo in line to make his debut for the club .

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Manchester United's U23 fixture against Swansea has been postponed.
United were due to face Swansea in the Premier League Two Division Two on Friday night but the game at Leigh Sports Village has been cancelled.
The postponement is understood to be due to an illness in the Swansea camp, with a new fixture date to be announced as soon as possible.
United currently sit second in the division behind West Ham and are chasing a strong end to the season as they look to secure a return to the top-tier of reserve football.
Neil Wood's side have won their last two matches on the bounce in the league but will now have to wait until March before they travel to face Stoke in the league.
The United first-team are due to fly back from their warm weather training camp in Marbella on Friday, and it is unclear whether any of the youngsters who travelled were set to face Swansea.
Angel Gomes, Tahith Chong and James Garner have all been involved at youth level this season and could have featured at Leigh.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are set to face Chelsea in the Premier League on Monday night with new signing Odion Ighalo in line to make his debut for the club.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Jailed: The Rochdale man who ran a terrorist propaganda website which 'glorified Al-Qaeda and ISIS'

A terrorist sympathiser who ran a propaganda website which 'glorified Al-Qaeda and ISIS ' has been jailed .
Muhammad Abdur Raheem Kamali , of Rochdale , was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison on Wednesday following a six-week trial at the Old Bailey .
The court heard how Kamali , 33 , and fellow website administrator Mohammed Abdul Ahad , 38 , of London , recorded religious sermons made by Islamic hate preacher Sheikh Abdullah al-Faisal so they could be uploaded to the 'Authentic Tauheed ' site .
Police say a significant number of those speeches 'glorified terrorist organisations including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for acts of terrorism ' .
Jamaican-born al-Faisal , whose real name is Trevor Forrest , served four years in a UK prison after being convicted of soliciting the murder of Jews and Hindus in 2003 .
Dubbed the 'Sheikh of Hate ' , al-Faisal is suspected of radicalising the so-called 'White Widow ' Samantha Lewthwaite , one of the Western world 's most-wanted terror suspects .
The British mum , the widow of 7/7 London bomber Germaine Lindsay , has been linked to the 2013 Nairobi shopping mall massacre , and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 400 deaths .
Kamali and Ahad came to the attention of police in 2016 when counter terror officers in the North East investigated a 20-year-old woman and her links to the dissemination of terrorism-related documents on the website and a linked Facebook page .
During this investigation it was discovered Kamali and Ahad were web managers who had edited and published a number of these and other documents .
The pair were simultaneously arrested in Rochdale and London , on suspicion of terrorism offences .
Evidence obtained from computer equipment seized at Kamaki @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website ’ s lead administrator and owner since 2011 .
Kamali , of West Street , Wardleworth , was found guilty of four counts of disseminating terrorist publications and jailed for four-and-a-half years .
Ahad was also sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after previously being found guilty of four counts of disseminating terrorist publications and one count of possession of a document or record likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism .
Speaking after the case , Det Supt Will Chatterton , head of investigations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Today ’ s result is a culmination of hard work and dedication by different Counter Terrorism Policing teams from across the National Counter Terrorism Network .
`` I hope this reassures the public that we are unified in our approach to tackling this form of hatred and remain absolutely committed to putting a stop to the incitement of violence and terror in all of its abhorrent forms .
`` I also hope this sentence sends a clear message to those thinking about engaging in online support for terrorist organisations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to work to identify and prosecute those individuals who are actively engaged in the online support of terrorist organisations .
`` I would also like to take this opportunity to remind members of the public that they are often one of our biggest advantages in combatting the threat of terror .
So , if something doesn ’ t seem quite right , please get in touch with us - communities defeat terrorism . ''
Commander Richard Smith , head of the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command , said : `` I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Two publishers of harmful extremist material have been jailed for a considerable time .
`` We quickly identified the two offenders in different parts of the UK as online publishers of toxic ideologies which promoted terrorism and encouraged its readership to join Daesh in Syria .
`` We take the dissemination of this type of material incredibly seriously and we will prosecute anyone involved in such illegal activity . ''

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A terrorist sympathiser who ran a propaganda website which 'glorified Al-Qaeda and ISIS' has been jailed.
Muhammad Abdur Raheem Kamali, of Rochdale, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison on Wednesday following a six-week trial at the Old Bailey.
The court heard how Kamali, 33, and fellow website administrator Mohammed Abdul Ahad, 38, of London, recorded religious sermons made by Islamic hate preacher Sheikh Abdullah al-Faisal so they could be uploaded to the 'Authentic Tauheed' site.
Police say a significant number of those speeches 'glorified terrorist organisations including Al-Qaeda and Daesh, and encouraged support for acts of terrorism'.
Jamaican-born al-Faisal, whose real name is Trevor Forrest, served four years in a UK prison after being convicted of soliciting the murder of Jews and Hindus in 2003.
Dubbed the 'Sheikh of Hate', al-Faisal is suspected of radicalising the so-called 'White Widow' Samantha Lewthwaite, one of the Western world's most-wanted terror suspects.
The British mum, the widow of 7/7 London bomber Germaine Lindsay, has been linked to the 2013 Nairobi shopping mall massacre, and is thought to be responsible for more than 400 deaths.
(Image: PA)
Kamali and Ahad came to the attention of police in 2016 when counter terror officers in the North East investigated a 20-year-old woman and her links to the dissemination of terrorism-related documents on the website and a linked Facebook page.
During this investigation it was discovered Kamali and Ahad were web managers who had edited and published a number of these and other documents.
The pair were simultaneously arrested in Rochdale and London, on suspicion of terrorism offences.
Evidence obtained from computer equipment seized at Kamaki's home confirmed he had been the website’s lead administrator and owner since 2011.
Kamali, of West Street, Wardleworth, was found guilty of four counts of disseminating terrorist publications and jailed for four-and-a-half years.
Ahad was also sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after previously being found guilty of four counts of disseminating terrorist publications and one count of possession of a document or record likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.
Speaking after the case, Det Supt Will Chatterton, head of investigations at Counter Terrorism Police North West, said: “Today’s result is a culmination of hard work and dedication by different Counter Terrorism Policing teams from across the National Counter Terrorism Network.
"I hope this reassures the public that we are unified in our approach to tackling this form of hatred and remain absolutely committed to putting a stop to the incitement of violence and terror in all of its abhorrent forms.
"I also hope this sentence sends a clear message to those thinking about engaging in online support for terrorist organisations. Across the Counter Terrorism Network we will continue to work to identify and prosecute those individuals who are actively engaged in the online support of terrorist organisations.
"I would also like to take this opportunity to remind members of the public that they are often one of our biggest advantages in combatting the threat of terror. So, if something doesn’t seem quite right, please get in touch with us - communities defeat terrorism."
Commander Richard Smith, head of the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command, said: "I am very pleased with today’s sentences. Two publishers of harmful extremist material have been jailed for a considerable time.
"We quickly identified the two offenders in different parts of the UK as online publishers of toxic ideologies which promoted terrorism and encouraged its readership to join Daesh in Syria.
"We take the dissemination of this type of material incredibly seriously and we will prosecute anyone involved in such illegal activity."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Former Man Utd defender Daley Blind makes Ajax return after heart surgery

Former Manchester United defender Daley Blind has spoken about his delight after making his first appearance for Ajax in two months following heart surgery .
The 29-year-old was diagnosed with heart muscle inflammation in December after suffering dizziness in the Champions League clash with Valencia .
After being fitted with an electronic device , he made a surprise return to first-team training last week and came off the bench in the Dutch Cup win over Vitesse Arnheim on Wednesday .
`` I am really happy to be back on the pitch .
I had a little bit of tension beforehand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will go , '' Blind told Fox Sports Netherlands .
`` The doctor really needed to hold me back and step on the brakes because I wanted to get back ASAP .
I was n't scared at all , I wanted to get back on the pitch as fast as possible . ''
Blind left United in 2018 to return to Ajax , where he started his career , and was part of the side that reached the Champions League semi-finals last season .
During his time at Old Trafford , he lifted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europa League and Community Shield , while making 90 appearances in the Premier League .

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Former Manchester United defender Daley Blind has spoken about his delight after making his first appearance for Ajax in two months following heart surgery.
The 29-year-old was diagnosed with heart muscle inflammation in December after suffering dizziness in the Champions League clash with Valencia.
After being fitted with an electronic device, he made a surprise return to first-team training last week and came off the bench in the Dutch Cup win over Vitesse Arnheim on Wednesday.
"I am really happy to be back on the pitch. I had a little bit of tension beforehand because you don't know how it will go," Blind told Fox Sports Netherlands.
"The doctor really needed to hold me back and step on the brakes because I wanted to get back ASAP. I wasn't scared at all, I wanted to get back on the pitch as fast as possible."
Blind left United in 2018 to return to Ajax, where he started his career, and was part of the side that reached the Champions League semi-finals last season.
During his time at Old Trafford, he lifted the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Europa League and Community Shield, while making 90 appearances in the Premier League.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Coronavirus London case confirmed as everyone held in Wirral quarantine centre released

Dozens of Britons have been released from quarantine two weeks after they were brought back to the UK from coronavrius epicentre Wuhan .
The 83 people evacuated from the Chinese city last month were taken to Arrow Park Hospital in Wirral where they spent a fortnight being closely monitored by experts in an NHS staff accommodation block .
The group will now leave the Merseyside base after they all tested negative for the virus .
Their release comes after the ninth UK coronavirus case was confirmed on Wednesday night in London - the first in the capital .
The patient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS centre at Guy 's and St Thomas ' in London .
England ’ s Chief Medical Officer , Professor Chris Whitty , said that the patient did contract the virus in China .
Kharn Lambert , one of the quarantined patients at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside , told the PA news agency ahead of the forthcoming release : `` I 'm ecstatic and I 'm so happy that everyone has come back with negative test results . ''
Those quarantined in the hospital were given fully-furnished rooms , food , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and families being kept together were given games consoles , toys and cots .
The number of deaths from the virus in China has now surpassed 1,350 – up from about 1,100 – as senior figures in Hubei province were dismissed amid criticism over the handling of the outbreak .

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Dozens of Britons have been released from quarantine two weeks after they were brought back to the UK from coronavrius epicentre Wuhan.
The 83 people evacuated from the Chinese city last month were taken to Arrow Park Hospital in Wirral where they spent a fortnight being closely monitored by experts in an NHS staff accommodation block.
The group will now leave the Merseyside base after they all tested negative for the virus.
Their release comes after the ninth UK coronavirus case was confirmed on Wednesday night in London - the first in the capital.
The patient is now being treated at a specialist NHS centre at Guy's and St Thomas' in London.
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England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, said that the patient did contract the virus in China.
Kharn Lambert, one of the quarantined patients at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside, told the PA news agency ahead of the forthcoming release: "I'm ecstatic and I'm so happy that everyone has come back with negative test results."
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Those quarantined in the hospital were given fully-furnished rooms, food, and laundry facilities.
Kitchens were also available and families being kept together were given games consoles, toys and cots.
The number of deaths from the virus in China has now surpassed 1,350 – up from about 1,100 – as senior figures in Hubei province were dismissed amid criticism over the handling of the outbreak.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Manchester United transfer target Jude Bellingham compared to Liverpool FC great

Former Liverpool and Birmingham City winger Jermaine Pennant has compared Manchester United target Jude Bellingham to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard , as well as insisting that he is surprised that not more clubs are chasing his signature .
The 16-year-old central midfielder has burst onto the scene for Birmingham this season , delivering a string of polished performances for Pep Clotet 's side .
He has racked up 31 appearances in all competitions , chipping in with four goals .
And his performance levels have most certainly not gone unnoticed , with the teenage sensation having become the subject of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Though Bellingham is being linked with a potential move to some of English football 's biggest clubs , Pennant , who has admitted that the youngster reminds him of a younger version of former England midfielder Gerrard , is surprised that not more clubs are showing an interest in securing his signature .
Pennant , who spent one season with Birmingham , told talkSPORT : `` He ’ s a fantastic player .
He reminds me of a young Steven Gerrard .
`` He throws himself about , he can get up and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals and assist goals , he ’ s got trickery .
He ’ s a fantastic young player .
`` And at 16 years of age he ’ s doing this week in , week out in the Championship .
`` The Championship is a very , very strong , demanding and physical league , and he ’ s throwing his body about ; he ’ s strong and he ’ s only going to get stronger .
I ’ m surprised there are not more teams interested in him than just Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really special talent .
`` What he can achieve in his career is frightening . ''
While Bellingham is being tipped to secure a big-money move to one of the Premier League 's elite clubs , Pennant is of the opinion that the central midfielder should be allowed to return to the St Andrew 's Trillion Trophy Stadium on loan in a bid to develop his career further .
The former Liverpool winger continued : `` I feel if a move does happen , for his potential ability to get better he should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deal with one of the massive clubs , great , but hopefully they can discuss a deal where he goes back to Birmingham to further progress in his career . ''

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Former Liverpool and Birmingham City winger Jermaine Pennant has compared Manchester United target Jude Bellingham to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, as well as insisting that he is surprised that not more clubs are chasing his signature.
The 16-year-old central midfielder has burst onto the scene for Birmingham this season, delivering a string of polished performances for Pep Clotet's side. He has racked up 31 appearances in all competitions, chipping in with four goals.
And his performance levels have most certainly not gone unnoticed, with the teenage sensation having become the subject of interest from both United and Chelsea.
Though Bellingham is being linked with a potential move to some of English football's biggest clubs, Pennant, who has admitted that the youngster reminds him of a younger version of former England midfielder Gerrard, is surprised that not more clubs are showing an interest in securing his signature.
Pennant, who spent one season with Birmingham, told talkSPORT: "He’s a fantastic player. He reminds me of a young Steven Gerrard.
"He throws himself about, he can get up and down the pitch, he can score goals and assist goals, he’s got trickery. He’s a fantastic young player.
"And at 16 years of age he’s doing this week in, week out in the Championship.
"The Championship is a very, very strong, demanding and physical league, and he’s throwing his body about; he’s strong and he’s only going to get stronger. I’m surprised there are not more teams interested in him than just Chelsea and Manchester United because he is a really special talent.
"What he can achieve in his career is frightening."
While Bellingham is being tipped to secure a big-money move to one of the Premier League's elite clubs, Pennant is of the opinion that the central midfielder should be allowed to return to the St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium on loan in a bid to develop his career further.
The former Liverpool winger continued: "I feel if a move does happen, for his potential ability to get better he should really stay at Birmingham.
"Sign a deal with one of the massive clubs, great, but hopefully they can discuss a deal where he goes back to Birmingham to further progress in his career."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Coleen Rooney issues statement after Rebekah Vardy talks about their feud on Loose Women

Coleen Rooney has released a statement after Rebekah Vardy appeared on daytime TV talking about their feud .
Rooney and Vardy fell out in a public Twitter row late last year , when Rooney pointed the finger at her fellow WAG for allegedly selling fake stories about her to newspapers .
Rebekah Vardy has always strenuously denied the claims and appeared on Loose Women on Thursday for the first time since the row in October 2019 .
She told the panel the public spat had seen her subjected to online abuse , which she says led to her being hospitalised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a post on Twitter on Thursday evening in response to Vardy 's appearance , Rooney 's agent , Rachel Louise Monk , posted Coleen 's latest statement .
It said : `` Coleen has nothing to add to what she has already said .
`` She remains confident in the legal process and sees no reason to take the numerous opportunities that have been offered to engage in further public debate of this matter . ''
The Mirror reports how Vardy , married to Leicester striker Jamie , appeared on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trolling increased with such intensity following the public row it gave her severe anxiety attacks .
“ The trolling was the worst part for me .
I have been trolled before and I do get it all the time , but it escalated off the back of this .
I think people don ’ t realise when they are saying stuff like that .
`` I ended up with severe anxiety attacks .
I ended up in hospital three times .
I ended up with kidney stones .
I felt like I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just looking at me just questioning.. whether.. did she do it ?
Did she not do it ? ''
“ No one would ever say anything to your face they never do , do they .
They aren ’ t brave enough to say things to your face . ''
She added : `` It escalated really .
It was n't great .
The trolling was the worst part for me and my family . ''

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Coleen Rooney has released a statement after Rebekah Vardy appeared on daytime TV talking about their feud.
Rooney and Vardy fell out in a public Twitter row late last year, when Rooney pointed the finger at her fellow WAG for allegedly selling fake stories about her to newspapers.
Rebekah Vardy has always strenuously denied the claims and appeared on Loose Women on Thursday for the first time since the row in October 2019.
She told the panel the public spat had seen her subjected to online abuse, which she says led to her being hospitalised in the late stages of her pregnancy.
In a post on Twitter on Thursday evening in response to Vardy's appearance, Rooney's agent, Rachel Louise Monk, posted Coleen's latest statement.
It said: "Coleen has nothing to add to what she has already said.
"She remains confident in the legal process and sees no reason to take the numerous opportunities that have been offered to engage in further public debate of this matter."
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The Mirror reports how Vardy, married to Leicester striker Jamie, appeared on the ITV show on Thursday morning and said the trolling increased with such intensity following the public row it gave her severe anxiety attacks.
“The trolling was the worst part for me. I have been trolled before and I do get it all the time, but it escalated off the back of this. I think people don’t realise when they are saying stuff like that.
"I ended up with severe anxiety attacks. I ended up in hospital three times. I ended up with kidney stones. I felt like I couldn’t go out with people just looking at me just questioning.. whether.. did she do it? Did she not do it?"
“No one would ever say anything to your face they never do, do they. They aren’t brave enough to say things to your face."
She added: "It escalated really. It wasn't great. The trolling was the worst part for me and my family."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Man City transfer news RECAP Pep Guardiola latest plus City's Jadon Sancho clause

Manchester City are back in Premier League action in a weeks time when they face West Ham United .
The @ @ @ @ @ last Sunday but the chaos caused by Storm Ciara forced the club to postpone the @ @ @ @ @ success in England , manager Pep Guardiola gave a modest assessment of his ability as @ @ @ @ @ , what is the best coach in the world ?
I never felt I was @ @ @ @ @ my life , '' Guardiola told Sky Sports .
`` When I won six titles @ @ @ @ @ , and won trebles , I never felt that .
I won because I had @ @ @ @ @ clubs .
`` There are incredible managers , they do n't have these players , @ @ @ @ @ big clubs .
I 'm a good manager , not the best .
`` Give @ @ @ @ @ not like Manchester City , I am not going to win . ''
Look back @ @ @ @ @ news .

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Manchester City are back in Premier League action in a weeks time when they face West Ham United.
The fixture was originally scheduled for last Sunday but the chaos caused by Storm Ciara forced the club to postpone the fixture.
Despite enjoying tremendous success in England, manager Pep Guardiola gave a modest assessment of his ability as a tactician.
"Listen, what is the best coach in the world? I never felt I was the best, never in my life," Guardiola told Sky Sports. "When I won six titles in a row at Barcelona, and won trebles, I never felt that. I won because I had extraordinary players in the big clubs.
"There are incredible managers, they don't have these players, they don't have these big clubs. I'm a good manager, not the best.
"Give me a team that is not like Manchester City, I am not going to win."
Look back over the latest Manchester City news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP Jadon Sancho to Man Utd latest as PSG 'want Dean Henderso

Manchester United news and transfers RECAP Jadon Sancho to Man Utd latest as PSG 'want Dean Henderson'

Reports in Germany claim that Dortmund are resigned to losing their prized asset in the summer with Manchester City , @ @ @ @ @ compete with United for his signature .
The Mirror report that the Reds are leading @ @ @ @ @ and believe the former Man City winger is ready to snub offers from other big @ @ @ @ @ complete his move to Old Trafford .
The report states United would make the youngster @ @ @ @ @ earners .
Elsewhere , Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Leicester City remain in contract negotiations with @ @ @ @ @ He said : `` The position is it ’ s still the same as where @ @ @ @ @ The club and his representatives are still negotiating and hopefully they ’ ll find a @ @ @ @ @ over the latest Man Utd news today .

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The former United striker has given his verdict on Sancho’s future who remains a target for Solskjaer.
Jadon Sancho has announced that he is going to be leaving Dortmund, which came as a surprise to me. I think he is really developing well in Germany and he is still very young. The progress he has made over there has been unbelievable and hopefully he has his reasons for deciding to leave. His agent, family and people around him can give him advice but where he goes now is anyone’s guess,” he told Betfair.
For me, he needs to play, he needs to continue his development and that’s why I’m surprised he wants to go because Dortmund gave him that opportunity as a player. He is still far away from a complete player, he is so young, so wherever he goes I hope he gets minutes so that he can play and continue his development and show how good he is.
Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer going to sign him for Manchester United? Why not? Coming from my time there, I would like to see him go to Old Trafford. Of course, it will make them more powerful, it will give them more speed than what they already have, but the question is where will he play? United have James, Martial, Rashford and Greenwood, it is going to be a good fight for competition with all those young players there, which is a good things. But overall, I would like to see him go somewhere and get minutes, not go straight to the bench and play from time to time.
His signature is going to be very sought after and there is already talk about Liverpool and Chelsea also being interested. Teams want to invest in talented young players, but if teams go out to sign him at any cost, then he is going to have a big expectation on him, and he needs to play regularly to develop. He may decide to stay abroad and got to a different club like PSG, Bayern Munich or Barcelona. There will be many clubs after him and it is down to him where he goes.
As a player it is a very flattering situation when many teams are after your signature. It boosts your ego and it tells you that you are doing something right. It makes you feel good but you do have choices to make which can be a bit overwhelming, you have to make a number of decisions and calculate where you will feel good, where you won’t feel good and of course, there are a number of financial decisions to make which is important.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Former Manchester United player urges club to complete Jadon Sancho transfer

Former Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe has urged the club to sign Jadon Sancho in the summer after it emerged the teenager wants to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season .
Sancho is firmly on United 's radar after two years of consistently excellent performances in the Bundesliga but could be back in the Premier League next season , with United firmly in the running to land the England international .
Sancho would almost certainly command a club record-fee from United but Sharpe has urged them to get the deal done at all costs .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ properties in football at the moment , '' Sharpe said .
`` It 's not like he 's just been doing it for a couple of months .
`` He 's been doing it for a few seasons now , so he 's proved he 's got the consistency and proved he can do it week after week at a high level .
`` This is the sort of player that United as a team and as a group of fans that you want your club to be linked with .
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would fit in great at United .
`` It ’ s very difficult for young players to play at that consistent level .
He ’ s done it for a few seasons now , he ’ s created chances , he ’ s making defenders look foolish , he ’ s scoring his fair share of goals and he ’ s showing he ’ s the complete player .
`` His work ethic is fantastic and he ’ s the sort of player you want at your club and I ’ m sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club chasing him .
Fingers crossed they get him and he can light up Old Trafford next season . ''

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Former Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe has urged the club to sign Jadon Sancho in the summer after it emerged the teenager wants to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.
Sancho is firmly on United's radar after two years of consistently excellent performances in the Bundesliga but could be back in the Premier League next season, with United firmly in the running to land the England international.
Sancho would almost certainly command a club record-fee from United but Sharpe has urged them to get the deal done at all costs.
"I think he is one of the hottest properties in football at the moment," Sharpe said. "It's not like he's just been doing it for a couple of months.
"He's been doing it for a few seasons now, so he's proved he's got the consistency and proved he can do it week after week at a high level.
"This is the sort of player that United as a team and as a group of fans that you want your club to be linked with. I think he’s a fantastic player and would fit in great at United.
"It’s very difficult for young players to play at that consistent level. He’s done it for a few seasons now, he’s created chances, he’s making defenders look foolish, he’s scoring his fair share of goals and he’s showing he’s the complete player.
"His work ethic is fantastic and he’s the sort of player you want at your club and I’m sure United won’t be the only club chasing him. Fingers crossed they get him and he can light up Old Trafford next season."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Man City face Arsenal FC competition for RB Leipzig defender and more transfer rumours

Man City will face competitions from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano , according to reports .
City have fallen 22 points behind Liverpool in the title race this season and most of their problems have stemmed from instability in the back-line .
The Blues were already short of options following the departure of Vincent Kompany in the summer and the injury issues of Aymeric Laporte , John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi have only added to the strain on the team .
As a result , MEN Sport understands that centre-back will be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer window and a number of names - such as Caglar Soyuncu , Pau Torres and Kalidou Koulibaly - have already been touted .
The latest to join the list is highly-rated Leipzig defender Upamecano , whose performances this season have helped his side mount a Bundesliga title challenge .
According to the Mirror , City are one of many clubs chasing the 21-year-old , who could be available for £50million in the summer thanks to a buyout clause in his contract .
Upamecano 's contract expires in 2021 and it 's reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Blues being joined by the North London clubs as well as Barcelona and Real Madrid in the race .
Meanwhile , City were reportedly keeping tabs on Braga forward Francisco Trincao before he agreed to join Barcelona .
Promising forward Trincao will make the move to Catalonia in the summer , after a £27.9million deal was agreed in January .
The Transfer Podcast reports that the Blues were interested in the 20-year-old before beating beaten to the punch by Barca .

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Man City will face competitions from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to reports.
City have fallen 22 points behind Liverpool in the title race this season and most of their problems have stemmed from instability in the back-line.
The Blues were already short of options following the departure of Vincent Kompany in the summer and the injury issues of Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi have only added to the strain on the team.
As a result, MEN Sport understands that centre-back will be a priority for Pep Guardiola in the summer transfer window and a number of names - such as Caglar Soyuncu, Pau Torres and Kalidou Koulibaly - have already been touted.
The latest to join the list is highly-rated Leipzig defender Upamecano, whose performances this season have helped his side mount a Bundesliga title challenge.
According to the Mirror, City are one of many clubs chasing the 21-year-old, who could be available for £50million in the summer thanks to a buyout clause in his contract.
Upamecano's contract expires in 2021 and it's reported that an extension is looking unlikely, with the Blues being joined by the North London clubs as well as Barcelona and Real Madrid in the race.
Meanwhile, City were reportedly keeping tabs on Braga forward Francisco Trincao before he agreed to join Barcelona. Promising forward Trincao will make the move to Catalonia in the summer, after a £27.9million deal was agreed in January.
The Transfer Podcast reports that the Blues were interested in the 20-year-old before beating beaten to the punch by Barca.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Tyson Fury's wife Paris recalls terrifying moment her husband considered taking his own life

Tyson Fury has been very honest in recent years about his battle with depression that led him to consider taking his own life .
And in a new three-part documentary , fans of the heavyweight boxer will get an insight into his life as he prepares for one of the biggest fights of the year , his rematch with Deontay Wilder .
Tyson Fury : The Gypsy King , which airs on Thursday at 9pm on ITV , will also include interviews with the sportsman 's wife , Paris .
She and Tyson have been together since they were teenagers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the programme , Paris recalls the terrifying moment Tyson told her that he was 'not coming back ' before getting in his car and leaving as he struggled with his mental health .
`` I remember when he got in the Ferrari before he left he said : ' I 'm not coming back ' , '' Pairs said .
`` Then as the day progressed and his phone was off I started calling his dad .
`` I said , 'Have you heard from him because I do n't know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worried , he was talking silly this morning . '
'' Speaking on This Morning at the end of last year Tyson , who is from Whythenshaw , said over the years he bottled up all of his mental health troubles to reach his goal and it was on the night he become World Champion that he came `` crashing down '' .
`` People would think that it would be impossible to achieve your dreams - to be a little child and to think you want to be heavyweight champion and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ becoming heavyweight champion , that would be a fulfilled dream , '' the boxing legend said .
`` But for me , it was a disaster . ''
Tyson , 31 , explained : `` Even going into that fight I was mentally unwell and quite afraid of winning because I knew I would n't have a goal anymore and I knew that I would come crashing down . ''
Following his win , the sportsman walked away from boxing and there was one particular moment where he got in his car and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking his own life .
`` I was at a point where I really did n't want to live anymore and I really did n't care about anything or anybody , '' Tyson explained .
`` Even the things I hold so close to me and the things that I adhere to in my life did n't mean anything anymore .
`` I lost the passion to breath fresh air and want to live . ''
He continued : `` I was in that car that day and that was the day I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought about it before and it was well planned - I was going to smash my car into this bridge on the motorway and I thought , this is it . ''
In a split second , Tyson said that he `` heard the voice '' of his children and his wife telling him not to do it and that stopped him from what could have been a devastating moment .
It was from this ordeal that led him to seeking professional help , describing it as `` the best thing he ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fury : The Gypsy King airs on Thursday at 9pm on ITV .

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Tyson Fury has been very honest in recent years about his battle with depression that led him to consider taking his own life.
And in a new three-part documentary, fans of the heavyweight boxer will get an insight into his life as he prepares for one of the biggest fights of the year, his rematch with Deontay Wilder.
Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King, which airs on Thursday at 9pm on ITV, will also include interviews with the sportsman's wife, Paris.
She and Tyson have been together since they were teenagers and the couple have five children together.
In the programme, Paris recalls the terrifying moment Tyson told her that he was 'not coming back' before getting in his car and leaving as he struggled with his mental health.
(Image: ITV)
"I remember when he got in the Ferrari before he left he said: 'I'm not coming back'," Pairs said.
"Then as the day progressed and his phone was off I started calling his dad.
"I said, 'Have you heard from him because I don't know where he's at? I am worried, he was talking silly this morning.'"
Speaking on This Morning at the end of last year Tyson, who is from Whythenshaw, said over the years he bottled up all of his mental health troubles to reach his goal and it was on the night he become World Champion that he came "crashing down".
"People would think that it would be impossible to achieve your dreams - to be a little child and to think you want to be heavyweight champion and to follow that path all the way to becoming heavyweight champion, that would be a fulfilled dream," the boxing legend said.
"But for me, it was a disaster."
Tyson, 31, explained: "Even going into that fight I was mentally unwell and quite afraid of winning because I knew I wouldn't have a goal anymore and I knew that I would come crashing down."
(Image: PA)
Following his win, the sportsman walked away from boxing and there was one particular moment where he got in his car and began to drive with the intent of taking his own life.
"I was at a point where I really didn't want to live anymore and I really didn't care about anything or anybody," Tyson explained.
"Even the things I hold so close to me and the things that I adhere to in my life didn't mean anything anymore.
"I lost the passion to breath fresh air and want to live."
(Image: ITV)
He continued: "I was in that car that day and that was the day I made up my mind - I had thought about it before and it was well planned - I was going to smash my car into this bridge on the motorway and I thought, this is it."
In a split second, Tyson said that he "heard the voice" of his children and his wife telling him not to do it and that stopped him from what could have been a devastating moment.
It was from this ordeal that led him to seeking professional help, describing it as "the best thing he ever did".
Part one of Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King airs on Thursday at 9pm on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--What are the rules of Hunted UK and has anyone ever won?

Hunted is back and a whole load of new contestants are about to try and go off-the-grid for up to four weeks .
The latest batch of 'fugitives ' will attempt to go on the run in a bid to win a cash prize .
But they need to get past some of the best military and intelligence operatives there is as they attempt to track them down and capture them - stopping them from potentially winning a slice of the £100,000 prize .
The award-winning programme returns to screens on Thursday ( February 13 ) at 9pm on Channel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rules and has anyone ever managed to beat the experts ?
Previously , contestants were allowed to carry anything they can with them and were given access to a bank account that contained £250 .
But this time round it 's set to be a lot harder as the fugitives will be stripped of all their belongings and given no money .
All they have to rely on is their networks and the kindness of strangers .
In the opening show , the new recruits will need to identify the unknown city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the helicopter circling above trying to detect them .
And if they want to be in with a shot of walking away with a share of the prize , they 'll need to remain hidden until day 25 .
If they make it to this point , they 'll have to find their way to an `` extraction point '' where they 'll get their hands on the cash .
Since the show launches five years ago , a total of 10 people have managed to see their way past the operatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it this time round ?
Hunted airs on Thursday 's at 9pm on Channel 4 .

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Hunted is back and a whole load of new contestants are about to try and go off-the-grid for up to four weeks.
The latest batch of 'fugitives' will attempt to go on the run in a bid to win a cash prize.
But they need to get past some of the best military and intelligence operatives there is as they attempt to track them down and capture them - stopping them from potentially winning a slice of the £100,000 prize.
The award-winning programme returns to screens on Thursday (February 13) at 9pm on Channel 4 and has left us wondering about the rules and has anyone ever managed to beat the experts?
Previously, contestants were allowed to carry anything they can with them and were given access to a bank account that contained £250.
But this time round it's set to be a lot harder as the fugitives will be stripped of all their belongings and given no money.
All they have to rely on is their networks and the kindness of strangers.
In the opening show, the new recruits will need to identify the unknown city they are in and plan their escape from the helicopter circling above trying to detect them.
And if they want to be in with a shot of walking away with a share of the prize, they'll need to remain hidden until day 25.
If they make it to this point, they'll have to find their way to an "extraction point" where they'll get their hands on the cash.
Since the show launches five years ago, a total of 10 people have managed to see their way past the operatives.
But will anyone be able to do it this time round?
Hunted airs on Thursday's at 9pm on Channel 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Erling Haaland hits back at claims he was greedy in Manchester United transfer talks

Erling Haaland says any suggestion he demanded too much money from Manchester United is 'comical ' as he spoke about why he chose to join Borussia Dortmund last month .
Haaland , 19 , opted to sign for Dortmund at the start of January for €20million after catching the eye of Europe 's biggest clubs due to his form for RB Salzburg .
Since joining Dortmund , he has scored eight goals in just five appearances , taking his season total to 36 goals in 27 games .
United were in talks with Haaland , but pulled out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a buyout clause and percentage of future sales .
The MEN reported at the time that the player 's representatives , including Mino Raiola , wanted to secure a share from future sales of the Norwegian striker as part of the transfer .
United , therefore , withdrew from the deal .
Now , Haaland has spoken to Viasport about how his move to Dortmund came about , and explained how he owes plenty of gratitude to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from their time together at Molde .
`` The process was pretty simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` [ I ] just really played football , and was n't very involved until the first half of the season was over .
So I did n't have much to do with it to be honest .
The process was to find the best possible club for me .
`` Ole Gunnar has been very important for me in getting to where I am today .
But we concluded that Dortmund was the best option for me .
`` That was where I felt best about , and therefore it became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the claims his representatives were 'greedy ' in their demands during talks with United , offering a stern denial of any such suggestion .
`` No , it 's the guys writing would have to speak to that , '' he said .
`` They 'll have to explain it to me if they meet me .
It 's not my focus , whatsoever .
`` It 's kind of comical if I were to get that label .
All the people closest to me know that 's not the kind of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been kind of comical . ''
Haaland then reserved praise for Raiola 's role in his transfer , describing him as the best agent in the world .
`` He 's the best in the world at what he does , as simple as that .
He 's the best agent , '' said Haaland .
`` He gets a lot of negativity , and that 's probably because he 's doing such a great job for those he 's working for .
He has helped a lot and he 's a good @ @ @ @ @ @

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Erling Haaland says any suggestion he demanded too much money from Manchester United is 'comical' as he spoke about why he chose to join Borussia Dortmund last month.
Haaland, 19, opted to sign for Dortmund at the start of January for €20million after catching the eye of Europe's biggest clubs due to his form for RB Salzburg. Since joining Dortmund, he has scored eight goals in just five appearances, taking his season total to 36 goals in 27 games.
United were in talks with Haaland, but pulled out of the deal after they refused to agree to a buyout clause and percentage of future sales. The MEN reported at the time that the player's representatives, including Mino Raiola, wanted to secure a share from future sales of the Norwegian striker as part of the transfer. United, therefore, withdrew from the deal.
Now, Haaland has spoken to Viasport about how his move to Dortmund came about, and explained how he owes plenty of gratitude to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from their time together at Molde.
"The process was pretty simple on my end," he explained.
"[I] just really played football, and wasn't very involved until the first half of the season was over. So I didn't have much to do with it to be honest. The process was to find the best possible club for me.
"Ole Gunnar has been very important for me in getting to where I am today. But we concluded that Dortmund was the best option for me.
"That was where I felt best about, and therefore it became Dortmund."
Haaland was then asked about the claims his representatives were 'greedy' in their demands during talks with United, offering a stern denial of any such suggestion.
"No, it's the guys writing would have to speak to that," he said.
"They'll have to explain it to me if they meet me. It's not my focus, whatsoever.
"It's kind of comical if I were to get that label. All the people closest to me know that's not the kind of person I am. It's really been kind of comical."
Haaland then reserved praise for Raiola's role in his transfer, describing him as the best agent in the world.
"He's the best in the world at what he does, as simple as that. He's the best agent," said Haaland.
"He gets a lot of negativity, and that's probably because he's doing such a great job for those he's working for. He has helped a lot and he's a good guy to have around."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Online touts who made more than £6m from reselling tickets could be sent to jail following landmark

Online touts who made more than £6m from reselling tickets could be sent to jail following landmark trial

Two internet touts who resold tickets worth millions of pounds to events such as Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift concerts have been told by a judge they could be jailed following a landmark trial .
Peter Hunter and David Smith used multiple identities and computer bots to buy £4 million worth of tickets over two-and-a-half years , selling them on secondary ticketing websites for £10.8 million , prosecutors told Leeds Crown Court .
The married pair , who traded as Ticket Wiz and BZZ , harvested tens of thousands of tickets to high-profile music concerts and West End hits like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheeran ’ s manager Stuart Camp gave evidence in the pair ’ s long-running trial , telling jurors they had decided to take a stand against touts after spotting £75 seats at a Sheeran charity gig on sale for £7,000 .
National Trading Standards ( NTS ) said Hunter and Smith bought more than 750 tickets for Ed Sheeran concerts alone in 2017 .
An NTS spokesman said it was “ a landmark case ” that marks “ the first successful prosecution against a company fraudulently reselling tickets on a large scale ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which ended on Thursday with unanimous guilty verdicts on all counts , prosecution barristers said the pair harvested tickets using a range of techniques .
When their north London home was raided , investigators found 112 different payment cards in 37 different names .
NTS said Hunter and Smith deployed at least 97 different names , 88 postal addresses and more than 290 email addresses to evade platform restrictions .
A jury found the pair guilty of three counts of fraudulent trading , which related to a range of practices including falsely representing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to inform consumers buying tickets that they were at risk of being refused entry .
But the charges also specified they were guilty of “ fraudulently reducing the number of event tickets available for consumers to purchase at face value ” .
The pair were also found guilty of spec-selling – which is selling tickets they did not own .
Hunter and Smith were also convicted of possessing an article for fraud , which related to the computer bots and Insomniac web browser they used to mask IP addresses .
The court heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secondary ticketing sites , including the “ big four ” – Viagogo , GetMein , StubHub and Seatwave – at inflated prices .
Jonathan Sandiford , prosecuting , told the jury Hunter and Smith were “ dishonest fraudsters motivated by greed ” .
But Hunter and Smith argued they did nothing wrong .
Hunter ’ s defence team told the jury they were a trusted and reliable source of tickets and pointed to the thousands of positive reviews Hunter had when he started out selling on eBay .
Ben Douglas-Jones QC , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more greedy than other businessman providing a service .
Mr Douglas-Jones said his client did not shirk from the fact that some of his actions breached terms and conditions of the primary ticket sellers .
But he said this did not constitute a criminal offence and told the juror it was known across the industry that many of the T & Cs were unenforceable .
He told the jury : “ We live in a society where things are bought and sold .
They are only sold at a price which people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rumford , head of regional investigations for National Trading Standards ’ e-crime team , described the verdicts as “ a landmark decision ” , saying Hunter and Smith were “ leading players ” in the internet touting world .
Ticket fraud expert Reg Walker said the convictions , a first of their kind in the UK , should spark a wider criminal investigation into the reselling of tickets and the major secondary websites .
Hunter , 51 , and Smith , 66 , of Crossfield Road , north London , were told by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday February 24 at 2pm .
He said : “ Just because I ’ m granting you bail does not mean to say that a custodial sentence is not open to the court.
” The judge ordered both men to surrender their passports .

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Two internet touts who resold tickets worth millions of pounds to events such as Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift concerts have been told by a judge they could be jailed following a landmark trial.
Peter Hunter and David Smith used multiple identities and computer bots to buy £4 million worth of tickets over two-and-a-half years, selling them on secondary ticketing websites for £10.8 million, prosecutors told Leeds Crown Court.
The married pair, who traded as Ticket Wiz and BZZ, harvested tens of thousands of tickets to high-profile music concerts and West End hits like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Sheeran’s manager Stuart Camp gave evidence in the pair’s long-running trial, telling jurors they had decided to take a stand against touts after spotting £75 seats at a Sheeran charity gig on sale for £7,000.
National Trading Standards (NTS) said Hunter and Smith bought more than 750 tickets for Ed Sheeran concerts alone in 2017.
An NTS spokesman said it was “a landmark case” that marks “the first successful prosecution against a company fraudulently reselling tickets on a large scale”.
(Image: PA)
During a three-month long trial, which ended on Thursday with unanimous guilty verdicts on all counts, prosecution barristers said the pair harvested tickets using a range of techniques.
When their north London home was raided, investigators found 112 different payment cards in 37 different names.
NTS said Hunter and Smith deployed at least 97 different names, 88 postal addresses and more than 290 email addresses to evade platform restrictions.
A jury found the pair guilty of three counts of fraudulent trading, which related to a range of practices including falsely representing their identifies when buying tickets and failing to inform consumers buying tickets that they were at risk of being refused entry.
But the charges also specified they were guilty of “fraudulently reducing the number of event tickets available for consumers to purchase at face value”.
The pair were also found guilty of spec-selling – which is selling tickets they did not own.
Hunter and Smith were also convicted of possessing an article for fraud, which related to the computer bots and Insomniac web browser they used to mask IP addresses.
The court heard how the pair sold the tickets on secondary ticketing sites, including the “big four” – Viagogo, GetMein, StubHub and Seatwave – at inflated prices.
Jonathan Sandiford, prosecuting, told the jury Hunter and Smith were “dishonest fraudsters motivated by greed”.
But Hunter and Smith argued they did nothing wrong.
Hunter’s defence team told the jury they were a trusted and reliable source of tickets and pointed to the thousands of positive reviews Hunter had when he started out selling on eBay.
Ben Douglas-Jones QC, for Hunter, said his client was no more greedy than other businessman providing a service.
Mr Douglas-Jones said his client did not shirk from the fact that some of his actions breached terms and conditions of the primary ticket sellers.
But he said this did not constitute a criminal offence and told the juror it was known across the industry that many of the T&Cs were unenforceable.
He told the jury: “We live in a society where things are bought and sold. They are only sold at a price which people are willing to pay for them.”
Colin Rumford, head of regional investigations for National Trading Standards’ e-crime team, described the verdicts as “a landmark decision”, saying Hunter and Smith were “leading players” in the internet touting world.
Ticket fraud expert Reg Walker said the convictions, a first of their kind in the UK, should spark a wider criminal investigation into the reselling of tickets and the major secondary websites.
Hunter, 51, and Smith, 66, of Crossfield Road, north London, were told by judge Mushtaq Khokhar they will be sentenced on Monday February 24 at 2pm.
He said: “Just because I’m granting you bail does not mean to say that a custodial sentence is not open to the court.”
The judge ordered both men to surrender their passports.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Manchester United had loan bid rejected for Bayern Munich ace and more transfer rumours

Manchester United failed in an attempt to sign Bayern Munich star Corentin Tolisso during the January transfer window - according to reports .
The Reds were desperate to strengthen their midfield options during the winter transfer period following injuries to Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay in December .
Eventually , United landed Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon after weeks of speculation but reports in Germany suggest Tolisso was targeted prior to landing the Portuguese playmaker .
German publication Kicker claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side approached the Bundesliga champions with a proposal to sign the Frenchman on a six-month loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tolisso has struggled to break into the starting XI at the Allianz Arena this season but Bayern were unwilling to loan out the 25-year-old due to concerns over squad depth .
The report claims Bayern did n't want to leave themselves thin on cover in centre midfield without profiting in some way which prompted United to intensify their interest in Fernandes .
Elsewhere , reports state United are looking to take advantage of the contract situation regarding Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka .
The 18-year-old has made 15 Premier League appearances for the Gunners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 months of his contract at the Emirates Stadium .
The Mail claim that Arsenal are concerned about losing their youngster with United and Liverpool said to be monitoring his situation along with Bayern Munich .
It claims Saka earns £3,000-per-week prompting Arsenal to enter talks over improving his terms .
He has featured heavily under both Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta on the left side , often filling in at left-back following injuries to Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney .
The Reds are interested in a move for the 16-year-old who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea have now joined the race for his signature if reports from The Sun are to be believed .
Frank Lampard has already sealed one piece of business for the summer window , landing Hakim Ziyech from Ajax , and is believed to be a huge admirer of Bellingham .

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Manchester United failed in an attempt to sign Bayern Munich star Corentin Tolisso during the January transfer window - according to reports.
The Reds were desperate to strengthen their midfield options during the winter transfer period following injuries to Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay in December.
Eventually, United landed Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon after weeks of speculation but reports in Germany suggest Tolisso was targeted prior to landing the Portuguese playmaker.
German publication Kicker claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side approached the Bundesliga champions with a proposal to sign the Frenchman on a six-month loan deal but their bid was rejected.
Tolisso has struggled to break into the starting XI at the Allianz Arena this season but Bayern were unwilling to loan out the 25-year-old due to concerns over squad depth.
The report claims Bayern didn't want to leave themselves thin on cover in centre midfield without profiting in some way which prompted United to intensify their interest in Fernandes.
Elsewhere, reports state United are looking to take advantage of the contract situation regarding Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka.
The 18-year-old has made 15 Premier League appearances for the Gunners this season but has entered the final 18 months of his contract at the Emirates Stadium.
The Mail claim that Arsenal are concerned about losing their youngster with United and Liverpool said to be monitoring his situation along with Bayern Munich.
It claims Saka earns £3,000-per-week prompting Arsenal to enter talks over improving his terms.
He has featured heavily under both Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta on the left side, often filling in at left-back following injuries to Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney.
Finally, United reportedly face competition from Chelsea to land Birmingham starlet Jude Bellingham.
The Reds are interested in a move for the 16-year-old who has impressed in the Championship this season.
Chelsea have now joined the race for his signature if reports from The Sun are to be believed.
Frank Lampard has already sealed one piece of business for the summer window, landing Hakim Ziyech from Ajax, and is believed to be a huge admirer of Bellingham.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Watch gang armed with axes smash into homes and restaurants as they carry out 37 burglaries in just

Watch gang armed with axes smash into homes and restaurants as they carry out 37 burglaries in just five months

CCTV captured a group of six men breaking into properties in a burglary spree across the UK which saw them steal more than £45,000 .
Footage shows the men using axes and crowbars to break their way into homes and businesses and smash open safes and locked cabinets .
The group have been jailed for more than 30 years after conspiring to commit 37 burglaries over a five-month period .
The six men , all from Wirral , were members of an organised crime gang that specifically targeted business premises with the intent of stealing cash from their safes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as two house burglaries and five theft from motor vehicle offences , causing damage worth more than £35,000 .
They raided pubs , restaurants , bus depots , convenience stores , social clubs and even dry cleaners during their crime spree between August 4 and November 4 last year .
The gang stole almost £10,000 cash from the Blind Pug pub in Heswall , Wirral , as well as £9,250 from a bus depot in Chester and nearly £8,000 from a restaurant in Kelsall .
The group used a high powered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they stole from a property in Barnston , Wirral , on false plates to travel to and from businesses they targeted .
The six men were linked to the burglaries through mobile phone , ANPR and CCTV evidence and officers eventually brought their crime spree to an end on November 7 when they raided their homes and arrested them .
Stolen property , clothing , tools and mobile phones that linked the men to the various burglaries were seized during the raids .
Gary Platt , 43 ; Kieran Platt , 25 ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 22 ; Lee Hodgin , 33 ; and Peter Mighall , 45 ; all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary at a hearing in December .
Wilkinson also admitted a charge of dangerous driving whilst Gary and Kieran Platt asked for a number of other burglary offences to be taken into consideration .
All six were sentenced for their offences at Chester Crown Court on Thursday ( February 13 ) and jailed for a total of 31-and-a-half years .
Hodgin was jailed for six years and nine months , while Gary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentences .
Salla and Wilkinson were given jail terms of four years and six months , while Mighall was jailed for three years and nine months .
Following sentencing , Detective Sergeant Graeme Carvell of Cheshire Police , who led the investigation , said : “ I am delighted that these men are now behind bars facing the consequences of their actions in the form of significant prison sentences .
“ Their convictions and sentencing marks the conclusion of what has been a lengthy and complex investigation into a series of burglaries which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Wales .
“ Over a three-month period the gang went to great lengths to plan and co-ordinate more than 30 burglaries at houses , pubs , restaurants , convenience stores and other businesses across the UK .
“ The group also stole more than £45,000 and caused in excess of £35,000 worth of damage to business premises .
“ All of the businesses targeted provide essential services to local communities , and the burglaries have had a profound effect on the owners and their staff .
“ The gang had the audacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of occasions and used a variety of techniques in a failed attempt to try to cover up their crimes , including concealing their identities and using cloned vehicles.
” Detective Chief Inspector Simon Draco added : “ As a result of the excellent work conducted by the dedicated team of detectives here at Cheshire Constabulary , this crime spree has now been brought to an end .
“ This case demonstrates our commitment to relentlessly pursuing and bringing to justice organised crime groups who cause so much harm to our communities.
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CCTV captured a group of six men breaking into properties in a burglary spree across the UK which saw them steal more than £45,000.
Footage shows the men using axes and crowbars to break their way into homes and businesses and smash open safes and locked cabinets.
The group have been jailed for more than 30 years after conspiring to commit 37 burglaries over a five-month period.
The six men, all from Wirral, were members of an organised crime gang that specifically targeted business premises with the intent of stealing cash from their safes.
They carried out 30 commercial burglaries, as well as two house burglaries and five theft from motor vehicle offences, causing damage worth more than £35,000.
They raided pubs, restaurants, bus depots, convenience stores, social clubs and even dry cleaners during their crime spree between August 4 and November 4 last year.
(Image: Cheshire Police)
The gang stole almost £10,000 cash from the Blind Pug pub in Heswall, Wirral, as well as £9,250 from a bus depot in Chester and nearly £8,000 from a restaurant in Kelsall.
The group used a high powered Audi S4 car worth £13,000, which they stole from a property in Barnston, Wirral, on false plates to travel to and from businesses they targeted.
Areas they targeted included Chester, Ellesmere Port, Macclesfield, Willaston, Wirral, Kendal, Morecambe, Northop, Wrexham, Oswestry and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
The six men were linked to the burglaries through mobile phone, ANPR and CCTV evidence and officers eventually brought their crime spree to an end on November 7 when they raided their homes and arrested them.
Stolen property, clothing, tools and mobile phones that linked the men to the various burglaries were seized during the raids.
Gary Platt, 43; Kieran Platt, 25; Joseph Salla, 19; Joshua Wilkinson, 22; Lee Hodgin, 33; and Peter Mighall, 45; all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary at a hearing in December.
(Image: Cheshire Police)
Wilkinson also admitted a charge of dangerous driving whilst Gary and Kieran Platt asked for a number of other burglary offences to be taken into consideration.
All six were sentenced for their offences at Chester Crown Court on Thursday (February 13) and jailed for a total of 31-and-a-half years.
Hodgin was jailed for six years and nine months, while Gary and Kieran Platt were both handed six-year sentences.
Salla and Wilkinson were given jail terms of four years and six months, while Mighall was jailed for three years and nine months.
(Image: Cheshire Police)
Following sentencing, Detective Sergeant Graeme Carvell of Cheshire Police, who led the investigation, said: “I am delighted that these men are now behind bars facing the consequences of their actions in the form of significant prison sentences.
“Their convictions and sentencing marks the conclusion of what has been a lengthy and complex investigation into a series of burglaries which spanned across numerous police forces in England and Wales.
“Over a three-month period the gang went to great lengths to plan and co-ordinate more than 30 burglaries at houses, pubs, restaurants, convenience stores and other businesses across the UK.
“They stole a car worth £13,000 during a house burglary.
“The group also stole more than £45,000 and caused in excess of £35,000 worth of damage to business premises.
“All of the businesses targeted provide essential services to local communities, and the burglaries have had a profound effect on the owners and their staff.
“The gang had the audacity to burgle the same premises on a number of occasions and used a variety of techniques in a failed attempt to try to cover up their crimes, including concealing their identities and using cloned vehicles.”
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Draco added: “As a result of the excellent work conducted by the dedicated team of detectives here at Cheshire Constabulary, this crime spree has now been brought to an end.
“This case demonstrates our commitment to relentlessly pursuing and bringing to justice organised crime groups who cause so much harm to our communities.”
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