themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Every Just Eat code and deal including new NHS discount

Just Eat has launched a series of deals for cheaper takeaways .
The delivery service is offering all NHS staff 25 % off as a thank you for their efforts during the current UK lockdown period , while Cheeky Tuesdays are still live for all users of the site .
Deal websites are also offering voucher codes and discounts for the delivery website , meaning there are plenty of ways to get a cheap takeaway this week .
Here are all of the current live deals at Just Eat .
25 % off for the NHS Just Eat is giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a thank you for their hard work during the current coronavirus pandemic .
NHS workers need to head to this page and enter an NHS email to get their exclusive voucher code .
This will give workers 25 % off any takeaway order .
Just Eat is still offering 20 % on selected restaurants for takeaways on Tuesdays and the 'Cheeky Tuesday ' promotion is still live today for those who want to order food online .
The deal is available on restaurants that opt in , which means you may not get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the site .
While the likes of KFC , McDonalds and Burger King have temporarily halted takeaway orders amid the coronavirus outbreak , local restaurants are still open for delivery across the country .
You can enter your postcode to see which restaurants are offering the Cheeky Tuesdays deal for your address .
Topcashback , a website that pays people in cashback when they shop online , is giving anybody who orders a Just Eat takeaway up to £15 off their order in the form of cashback .
The deal means people can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Just Eat platform , and the cashback will be matched to your spend up to the price of £15 .
That means if your takeaway costs exactly £15 it will be completely free after cashback .
Topcashback is offering the deal to any new member of the site who signs up today here .
Signing up is free and once you order a Just Eat through the site they will return up to £15 in cashback within 14 days .
You can get the Just Eat deal here .

Just Eat has launched a series of deals for cheaper takeaways.
The delivery service is offering all NHS staff 25% off as a thank you for their efforts during the current UK lockdown period, while Cheeky Tuesdays are still live for all users of the site.
Deal websites are also offering voucher codes and discounts for the delivery website, meaning there are plenty of ways to get a cheap takeaway this week.
Here are all of the current live deals at Just Eat.
25% off for the NHS
Just Eat is giving all NHS workers 25% off as a thank you for their hard work during the current coronavirus pandemic.
NHS workers need to head to this page and enter an NHS email to get their exclusive voucher code. This will give workers 25% off any takeaway order.
20% off a Just Eat order
Just Eat is still offering 20% on selected restaurants for takeaways on Tuesdays and the 'Cheeky Tuesday' promotion is still live today for those who want to order food online.
The deal is available on restaurants that opt in, which means you may not get the money off on every option on the site.
While the likes of KFC, McDonalds and Burger King have temporarily halted takeaway orders amid the coronavirus outbreak, local restaurants are still open for delivery across the country. You can enter your postcode to see which restaurants are offering the Cheeky Tuesdays deal for your address.
£15 off a Just Eat order
Topcashback, a website that pays people in cashback when they shop online, is giving anybody who orders a Just Eat takeaway up to £15 off their order in the form of cashback.
The deal means people can support local takeaways and restaurants who use the Just Eat platform, and the cashback will be matched to your spend up to the price of £15. That means if your takeaway costs exactly £15 it will be completely free after cashback.
Topcashback is offering the deal to any new member of the site who signs up today here. Signing up is free and once you order a Just Eat through the site they will return up to £15 in cashback within 14 days.
You can get the Just Eat deal here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Man City news and transfers LIVE

Man City news and transfers LIVE

The value of Manchester City ’ s squad has plummeted by over £350million due to the coronavirus pandemic , it @ @ @ @ @ deadly virus has caused huge damage to the global economy as well as destroying lives @ @ @ @ @ across the planet .
And that has impacted football in many ways , with the @ @ @ @ @ , leading to uncertainty over finances – and new figures say that City have been @ @ @ @ @ club in the world .
The way it will affect players ’ contracts is also @ @ @ @ @ as the season could now re-start beyond the end of the usual contract expiry date @ @ @ @ @ means stars like David Silva will , unless new deals are agreed , no longer @ @ @ @ @ It also means that the value of players like City ’ s Leroy Sane , @ @ @ @ @ in 2021 , has decreased dramatically .
Follow all the latest City news below .

The value of Manchester City ’s squad has plummeted by over £350million due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has been claimed.
The deadly virus has caused huge damage to the global economy as well as destroying lives and forcing a social lockdown across the planet.
And that has impacted football in many ways, with the season grinding to a halt, leading to uncertainty over finances – and new figures say that City have been harder hit than any other club in the world.
The way it will affect players’ contracts is also up in the air, as the season could now re-start beyond the end of the usual contract expiry date of June 30 – which means stars like David Silva will, unless new deals are agreed, no longer be contracted to play.
It also means that the value of players like City’s Leroy Sane, who is out of contract in 2021, has decreased dramatically.
Recap all the latest City news below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Piers Morgan loses his rag as Peter Hitchens compares coronavirus to flu

Piers Morgan met his match today when a guest wouldn ’ t let him get a word in edgeways .
Peter Hitchens irritated the Good Morning Britain host so much he ended up locking horns with him in the middle of a debate about coronavirus .
The journalist was one of several people taking part in the discussion , which included criticism over some police officers ' ‘ heavy handed ’ actions in a bid to keep people inside during lockdown , and the lack of PPE that health care workers are crying out for .
But it soon diverted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 - he described the pandemic as 'disproportionate… to the danger that we may face ' .
He went on to say that no one can offer him any evidence that being confined to our homes in lockdown will 'save a single life ' .
He went on to quote scientists and plug his own blog as Piers and his co-presenter Susanna Reid - who is back after a two-week self isolation - tried to ask follow up questions .
Piers interrupted him : “ You ’ re one of four guests .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s not a debate .
Peter , we have given you plenty of time.
” Piers : “ Oh , Peter stop being irritating for the sake of it .
It ’ s pointless .
We ’ re trying to have a debate here .
You ’ re one of four guests .
Be considerate to the other guests . ''
When Peter didn ’ t stop , Piers almost lost his rag .
“ I am trying to get a question in.
” When Peter suggested coronavirus was like regular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ If you ’ re drawing any parallel between this coronavirus and regular flu , I am afraid you are talking complete nonsense , ” said the host .
He brought in another guest , Gabriel Scally , former regional director of public health , who branded Peter ’ s comments as “ nonsense ” .
He said : “ Yes there is flu and yes there are viruses over the winter and over that period we do have more deaths because of those viruses , but that ’ s over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The problem with coronavirus is the intensity of the illness it produces , and secondly that it comes as a wave or a tsunami , and you can see that in Italy , and it would overwhelm the best prepared health service in the world .
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Piers Morgan met his match today when a guest wouldn’t let him get a word in edgeways.
Peter Hitchens irritated the Good Morning Britain host so much he ended up locking horns with him in the middle of a debate about coronavirus.
The journalist was one of several people taking part in the discussion, which included criticism over some police officers' ‘heavy handed’ actions in a bid to keep people inside during lockdown, and the lack of PPE that health care workers are crying out for.
But it soon diverted to Peter’s own beliefs about COVID-19 - he described the pandemic as 'disproportionate… to the danger that we may face'.
He went on to say that no one can offer him any evidence that being confined to our homes in lockdown will 'save a single life'.
(Image: ITV)
He went on to quote scientists and plug his own blog as Piers and his co-presenter Susanna Reid - who is back after a two-week self isolation - tried to ask follow up questions.
Piers interrupted him: “You’re one of four guests.
“If you just keep talking, it’s not a debate. Peter, we have given you plenty of time.”
Peter continued to talk.
Piers: “Oh, Peter stop being irritating for the sake of it. It’s pointless. We’re trying to have a debate here. You’re one of four guests. Be considerate to the other guests."
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When Peter didn’t stop, Piers almost lost his rag.
“Stop talking, Peter!” He shouted.
“I am trying to get a question in.”
When Peter suggested coronavirus was like regular flu, Piers had obviously had enough.
“If you’re drawing any parallel between this coronavirus and regular flu, I am afraid you are talking complete nonsense,” said the host.
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He brought in another guest, Gabriel Scally, former regional director of public health, who branded Peter’s comments as “nonsense”.
He said: “Yes there is flu and yes there are viruses over the winter and over that period we do have more deaths because of those viruses, but that’s over a period of four to six months.
“The problem with coronavirus is the intensity of the illness it produces, and secondly that it comes as a wave or a tsunami, and you can see that in Italy, and it would overwhelm the best prepared health service in the world.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-01--What Sir Alex Ferguson said about Phil Jones after Man United's PL triumph

Phil Jones was tipped for the brightest of futures at Manchester United when the former Blackburn Rovers defender arrived at Old Trafford with terrific talent and high expectations .
United signed Jones for £16million in 2011 .
It was initially hoped that he would anchor the United defence for years to come , eventually succeeding Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand as they entered the latter stages of their careers .
One man who was always at the forefront of advocating Jones ’ ability was Sir Alex Ferguson .
He signed Jones and championed him from the start .
After United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a season in which Jones made 17 league appearances as a 21-year-old , Ferguson did not hold back on his praise .
“ Jones , arguably the way he is looking , could be our best ever player , ” Ferguson said after winning his and United ’ s last Premier League title .
“ I think Jones may be one of the best players we have ever had , no matter where we play him .
“ At 21 years of age , he is going to be a phenomenal player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the pitch .
He has such a massive influence , with his instinct and reading of the game .
`` He has a drive about him . ''
Jones has since gone on to make north of 200 appearances for United .
Of the current squad , he is their longest-serving player alongside David de Gea but he has made just two league appearances this campaign .
The majority of his minutes have come in the domestic cups and Europa League group stages and despite signing a long-term contract has been tipped @ @ @ @ @ @

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Phil Jones was tipped for the brightest of futures at Manchester United when the former Blackburn Rovers defender arrived at Old Trafford with terrific talent and high expectations.
United signed Jones for £16million in 2011. It was initially hoped that he would anchor the United defence for years to come, eventually succeeding Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand as they entered the latter stages of their careers.
One man who was always at the forefront of advocating Jones’ ability was Sir Alex Ferguson. He signed Jones and championed him from the start. After United won the Premier League title in 2013, a season in which Jones made 17 league appearances as a 21-year-old, Ferguson did not hold back on his praise.
“Jones, arguably the way he is looking, could be our best ever player,” Ferguson said after winning his and United’s last Premier League title. “I think Jones may be one of the best players we have ever had, no matter where we play him.
“At 21 years of age, he is going to be a phenomenal player. I think he can play anywhere on the pitch. He has such a massive influence, with his instinct and reading of the game.
"He has a drive about him."
Jones has since gone on to make north of 200 appearances for United. Of the current squad, he is their longest-serving player alongside David de Gea but he has made just two league appearances this campaign. The majority of his minutes have come in the domestic cups and Europa League group stages and despite signing a long-term contract has been tipped to leave in the summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Marcus Rashford is to step up his rehabilitation from a back injury after the latest scans showed positive signs for @ @ @ @ @ Rashford has n't played since suffering a serious back injury against Wolves in the FA @ @ @ @ @ he had been considered touch-and-go to play again this season , before the campaign was @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
But United have confirmed that the 22-year-old , who was enjoying his best @ @ @ @ @ goal , will now step up his recovery from injury , with medical staff keeping @ @ @ @ @ progress from distance .
On the transfer front , reports suggest United are still confident @ @ @ @ @ Jadon Sancho , the two young English attackers who have emerged as top targets for @ @ @ @ @ in the past few weeks .
Paul Pogba remains heavily touted for an exit .
@ @ @ @ @ United news from today .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Dominic Booth, Marcus Banks)

Marcus Rashford is to step up his rehabilitation from a back injury after the latest scans showed positive signs for the Manchester United striker.
Rashford hasn't played since suffering a serious back injury against Wolves in the FA Cup on January 15 and he had been considered touch-and-go to play again this season, before the campaign was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But United have confirmed that the 22-year-old, who was enjoying his best season yet in front of goal, will now step up his recovery from injury, with medical staff keeping a watchful eye on his progress from distance.
On the transfer front, reports suggest United are still confident of signing Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho, the two young English attackers who have emerged as top targets for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the past few weeks. Paul Pogba remains heavily touted for an exit.
Look back over the latest United news from today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

The value of Manchester City ’ s squad has plummeted by over £350million due to the coronavirus pandemic , it @ @ @ @ @ deadly virus has caused huge damage to the global economy as well as destroying lives @ @ @ @ @ across the planet .
And that has impacted football in many ways , with the @ @ @ @ @ , leading to uncertainty over finances – and new figures say that City have been @ @ @ @ @ club in the world .
The way it will affect players ’ contracts is also @ @ @ @ @ as the season could now re-start beyond the end of the usual contract expiry date @ @ @ @ @ means stars like David Silva will , unless new deals are agreed , no longer @ @ @ @ @ It also means that the value of players like City ’ s Leroy Sane , @ @ @ @ @ in 2021 , has decreased dramatically .
Recap all the latest City news below .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Best Bundesliga talents Manchester United should consider this summer

Few leagues in world football can claim to possess as much exciting young talent as the Bundesliga .
The likes of Jadon Sancho , Erling Haaland , Kai Havertz and Alphonso Davies , to name just four , light up the German top-flight on an almost weekly basis .
But there are a host of other young stars who are thriving in the Bundesliga , and with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to rebuild his team and challenge for top honours once more , here are five talents he would do well to have on his radar .
The last two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the young centre-back .
He only made his senior debut in May 2018 but has since moved clubs twice and represented his country .
Schooled at Galatasaray , Kabak played just 18 times for the Turkish side before being snapped up by Stuttgart in January 2019 .
But his spell with the German club was even more brief , just 17 appearances .
After Stuttgart ’ s relegation from the Bundesliga , Schalke signed the 20-year-old for €15m .
It ’ s proven wise business .
Kabak has started 14 times under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
An excellent one-vs-one defender , Kabak also has the physicality to combat the most powerful of strikers .
Add in his comfort in possession and it won ’ t be long until Europe ’ s elite are interested .
The 2019/20 campaign hasn ’ t been easy for the young German .
A knee injury sustained last April kept him out for much of the first half of the season and on his return he couldn ’ t force his way back into the starting XI .
Frustrated by his situation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 'm really grateful to Hertha and have many fond memories of the last 12 years here .
But at the moment , leaving is simply the best solution.
” Hertha didn ’ t grant Maier ’ s request , and for good reason .
When fully fit the 21-year-old is an elegant midfielder , one who can start attacks or play defence-splitting passes .
He can play as a six or a ten and has also been tried out as a libero by Germany under-21 coach Stefan Kuntz .
Maier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Old Trafford could be a perfect destination .
The first half of the Bundesliga campaign was something of a learning curve for the 20-year-old .
His game time was carefully managed but there were plenty of signs of his talent .
Capable of playing across midfield or further forward , Baumgartner , who cites Kevin De Bruyne as a major influence , often got into promising positions during the Hinrunde .
But he had only one goal to show for his efforts by the winter break .
“ I often end up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay calm and cool in front of the goal , ” he told Kicker in January .
It ’ s safe to say he ’ s a quick learner .
In his last seven Bundesliga appearances , Baumgartner has struck three goals and claimed a further two assists .
With further development and improvement , could provide some more creativity and firepower in midfield .
It ’ s not easy to stand out in the Bayer attack given it also contains Kai Havertz and Leon Bailey , yet Diaby has impressed since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saint-Germain .
An exciting winger who can play off either flank , Diaby was slowly integrated into the Leverkusen side but since November has been almost ever present .
And , much like Baumgartner , the French under-21 international has thrived in the second half of the campaign .
Diaby has struck four goals and claimed five assists in 2020 and was instrumental in Bayer ’ s defeat of Rangers in their Europa League last-16 first leg victory .
The young Dutch striker ’ s senior debut couldn ’ t have gone much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moments against Freiburg with the score at 1-1 , Zirkzee scored with his first touch to win the game for the Bavarian giants .
On his second appearance , he struck again .
And as things stand , the 18-year-old has three goals and an assist from his five Bundesliga appearances .
It ’ s an impressive record but Zirkzee is going to have to bide his time at Bayern , especially with Robert Lewandowski enjoying one of the most prolific campaigns of his career .
Should he get itchy feet however the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footsteps of his compatriots Ruud van Nistelrooy and Robin van Persie by becoming a goalscoring star at Old Trafford .

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Few leagues in world football can claim to possess as much exciting young talent as the Bundesliga.
The likes of Jadon Sancho, Erling Haaland, Kai Havertz and Alphonso Davies, to name just four, light up the German top-flight on an almost weekly basis.
But there are a host of other young stars who are thriving in the Bundesliga, and with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to rebuild his team and challenge for top honours once more, here are five talents he would do well to have on his radar.
Ozan Kabak (Schalke 04)
The last two years have been something of a whirlwind for the young centre-back. He only made his senior debut in May 2018 but has since moved clubs twice and represented his country.
Schooled at Galatasaray, Kabak played just 18 times for the Turkish side before being snapped up by Stuttgart in January 2019. But his spell with the German club was even more brief, just 17 appearances.
After Stuttgart’s relegation from the Bundesliga, Schalke signed the 20-year-old for €15m. It’s proven wise business. Kabak has started 14 times under David Wagner this term and has impressed.
An excellent one-vs-one defender, Kabak also has the physicality to combat the most powerful of strikers. Add in his comfort in possession and it won’t be long until Europe’s elite are interested.
Arne Maier (Hertha)
The 2019/20 campaign hasn’t been easy for the young German. A knee injury sustained last April kept him out for much of the first half of the season and on his return he couldn’t force his way back into the starting XI.
Frustrated by his situation, Maier wanted to quit Herta in January. "I'm really grateful to Hertha and have many fond memories of the last 12 years here. But at the moment, leaving is simply the best solution.”
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Hertha didn’t grant Maier’s request, and for good reason. When fully fit the 21-year-old is an elegant midfielder, one who can start attacks or play defence-splitting passes. He can play as a six or a ten and has also been tried out as a libero by Germany under-21 coach Stefan Kuntz.
Maier seems destined for a big-money move and Old Trafford could be a perfect destination.
Christoph Baumgartner (Hoffenheim)
The first half of the Bundesliga campaign was something of a learning curve for the 20-year-old. His game time was carefully managed but there were plenty of signs of his talent.
Capable of playing across midfield or further forward, Baumgartner, who cites Kevin De Bruyne as a major influence, often got into promising positions during the Hinrunde. But he had only one goal to show for his efforts by the winter break.
“I often end up in good situations but I have to learn to stay calm and cool in front of the goal,” he told Kicker in January.
It’s safe to say he’s a quick learner. In his last seven Bundesliga appearances, Baumgartner has struck three goals and claimed a further two assists.
With further development and improvement, could provide some more creativity and firepower in midfield.
Moussa Diaby (Bayer Leverkusen)
It’s not easy to stand out in the Bayer attack given it also contains Kai Havertz and Leon Bailey, yet Diaby has impressed since joining the club last summer from Paris Saint-Germain.
An exciting winger who can play off either flank, Diaby was slowly integrated into the Leverkusen side but since November has been almost ever present. And, much like Baumgartner, the French under-21 international has thrived in the second half of the campaign.
Diaby has struck four goals and claimed five assists in 2020 and was instrumental in Bayer’s defeat of Rangers in their Europa League last-16 first leg victory.
Joshua Zirkzee (Bayern Munich)
The young Dutch striker’s senior debut couldn’t have gone much better. Thrown on in the dying moments against Freiburg with the score at 1-1, Zirkzee scored with his first touch to win the game for the Bavarian giants.
On his second appearance, he struck again. And as things stand, the 18-year-old has three goals and an assist from his five Bundesliga appearances.
It’s an impressive record but Zirkzee is going to have to bide his time at Bayern, especially with Robert Lewandowski enjoying one of the most prolific campaigns of his career.
Should he get itchy feet however the youngster could look to follow in the footsteps of his compatriots Ruud van Nistelrooy and Robin van Persie by becoming a goalscoring star at Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Man City update fans on season ticket payments and Real Madrid refunds

Manchester City have told season ticket holders that direct debit payments due this month will be taken as normal and refunds issued at a later date if any remaining Premier League games are cancelled or played behind closed doors .
Direct debits are due to be taken on April 1 or April 15 and City have e-mailed season ticket holders to confirm they will take payments as planned .
In the e-mail the club also updated supporters on the auto cup scheme tickets for the second leg of the Champions League tie with Real Madrid , confirming tickets will remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and telling fans that if they cancel their ticket now they would `` automatically be removed from the respective cup scheme '' .
The club had come in for criticism for a lack of communication over plans to continue taking direct debits as normal , but they e-mailed season ticket holders on Tuesday night to confirm their plans .
In the e-mail the club said : `` Please note that we will continue to operate as usual at this time and take the final Direct Debit payment for Seasoncards on the 1st and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are able to return to the stadium as soon as the season resumes or alternatively , will receive a pro-rata refund should matches not go ahead as planned .
`` If we are advised of any change in approach from football ’ s governing bodies , we will act accordingly to ensure that our supporters are not adversely affected .
This means that you will receive a refund if matches can not go ahead or they are played behind closed doors . ''
City still have six Premier League games left to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but with the Premier League season still suspended it is unclear when those games will be scheduled for and if supporters will be allowed entrance , given the ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemic .
The second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie with Real Madrid was postponed when the Spanish giants went into quarantine , with a member of their basketball team testing positive for COVID-19 .
Since then UEFA have suspended the Champions League and Europa League , but City have told supporters their auto cup scheme tickets for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already been taken , will remain valid and warned that anybody asking for a refund now would be removed from the scheme for that competition .
`` All tickets remain valid for rescheduled matches , however , should you cancel your ticket now you would automatically be removed from the respective Cup Scheme .
`` Keeping your ticket ensures that you can maintain your Cup Scheme membership and secures your priority for future matches that you are able to attend , should we progress through the competitions .
`` Should the Cup matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will receive a full refund and will be allocated the ticket points applicable for joining the respective Cup Scheme . ''
Finally , on the subject of season ticket renewals , City said : `` Although it is likely the renewal period will be delayed due to the ongoing Premier League postponement , this remains under review , and we will share more information as soon as we are able to do so . ''

Manchester City have told season ticket holders that direct debit payments due this month will be taken as normal and refunds issued at a later date if any remaining Premier League games are cancelled or played behind closed doors.
Direct debits are due to be taken on April 1 or April 15 and City have e-mailed season ticket holders to confirm they will take payments as planned.
In the e-mail the club also updated supporters on the auto cup scheme tickets for the second leg of the Champions League tie with Real Madrid, confirming tickets will remain valid if the second leg is rescheduled and telling fans that if they cancel their ticket now they would "automatically be removed from the respective cup scheme".
The club had come in for criticism for a lack of communication over plans to continue taking direct debits as normal, but they e-mailed season ticket holders on Tuesday night to confirm their plans.
In the e-mail the club said: "Please note that we will continue to operate as usual at this time and take the final Direct Debit payment for Seasoncards on the 1st and 15th April. This will ensure that you are able to return to the stadium as soon as the season resumes or alternatively, will receive a pro-rata refund should matches not go ahead as planned.
"If we are advised of any change in approach from football’s governing bodies, we will act accordingly to ensure that our supporters are not adversely affected. This means that you will receive a refund if matches cannot go ahead or they are played behind closed doors."
City still have six Premier League games left to play at the Etihad this season, but with the Premier League season still suspended it is unclear when those games will be scheduled for and if supporters will be allowed entrance, given the ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
The second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie with Real Madrid was postponed when the Spanish giants went into quarantine, with a member of their basketball team testing positive for COVID-19.
Since then UEFA have suspended the Champions League and Europa League, but City have told supporters their auto cup scheme tickets for the second leg, for which payment has already been taken, will remain valid and warned that anybody asking for a refund now would be removed from the scheme for that competition.
"All tickets remain valid for rescheduled matches, however, should you cancel your ticket now you would automatically be removed from the respective Cup Scheme.
"Keeping your ticket ensures that you can maintain your Cup Scheme membership and secures your priority for future matches that you are able to attend, should we progress through the competitions.
"Should the Cup matches not go ahead as planned, you will receive a full refund and will be allocated the ticket points applicable for joining the respective Cup Scheme."
Finally, on the subject of season ticket renewals, City said: "Although it is likely the renewal period will be delayed due to the ongoing Premier League postponement, this remains under review, and we will share more information as soon as we are able to do so."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--UK's youngest coronavirus victim confirmed as boy, 13

A 13-year-old boy has become the UK 's youngest patient to die after contracting coronavirus .
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab , from Brixton in London , died with no family around him due to the highly infectious nature of Covid-19 .
His family said he had no underlying health conditions that they were aware of .
The teen passed away at Kings College Hospital yesterday morning , the Mirror reports .
The Mohamed family said : `` Ismail started showing symptoms and had difficulties breathing and was admitted to Kings College Hospital .
`` He was put on a ventilator and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sadly died yesterday morning .
To our knowledge he had no underlying health conditions .
We are beyond devastated . ''
He said : `` Sadly , a 13-year old boy who tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away , and our thoughts and condolences are with the family at this time .
`` The death has been referred to the Coroner and no further comment will be made.
” Fundraiser Mark Stephenson , an academic director at Madinah College , where Ismail 's sister works , said : `` Ismail was tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not released the body yet , as the coroner wants to do an autopsy - I 'm assuming due to his young age and not having underlying conditions . ''
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help pay for the teenager 's funeral costs .
It has raised more than £13,000 .
The page states : `` It is with great sadness to announce that the younger brother of one of our teachers at Madinah College has sadly passed away this morning ( Monday 30th March 2020 ) due to being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was only 13 years old without any pre-existing health conditions and sadly he died without any family members close by due to the highly infectious nature of Covid 19 .
`` We at Madinah College would like to appeal to our brothers and sisters to donate generously to help raise £4000 for the funeral costs and to support the family .
`` May Allah grant the family patience through this difficult time and make it a means of drawing closer to Him . ''
The number of UK coronavirus deaths rose to 1,808 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the last 24 hours .

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A 13-year-old boy has become the UK's youngest patient to die after contracting coronavirus.
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, from Brixton in London, died with no family around him due to the highly infectious nature of Covid-19.
His family said he had no underlying health conditions that they were aware of.
The teen passed away at Kings College Hospital yesterday morning, the Mirror reports.
The Mohamed family said: "Ismail started showing symptoms and had difficulties breathing and was admitted to Kings College Hospital.
"He was put on a ventilator and then put into an induced coma but sadly died yesterday morning. To our knowledge he had no underlying health conditions. We are beyond devastated."
A King's College Hospital spokesperson later confirmed the boy's death.
He said: "Sadly, a 13-year old boy who tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away, and our thoughts and condolences are with the family at this time.
"The death has been referred to the Coroner and no further comment will be made.”
Fundraiser Mark Stephenson, an academic director at Madinah College, where Ismail's sister works, said: "Ismail was tested positive for Covid-19.
"They have not released the body yet, as the coroner wants to do an autopsy - I'm assuming due to his young age and not having underlying conditions."
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help pay for the teenager's funeral costs.
It has raised more than £13,000.
The page states: "It is with great sadness to announce that the younger brother of one of our teachers at Madinah College has sadly passed away this morning (Monday 30th March 2020) due to being infected with Covid 19.
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"Ismael was only 13 years old without any pre-existing health conditions and sadly he died without any family members close by due to the highly infectious nature of Covid 19.
"We at Madinah College would like to appeal to our brothers and sisters to donate generously to help raise £4000 for the funeral costs and to support the family.
"May Allah grant the family patience through this difficult time and make it a means of drawing closer to Him."
The number of UK coronavirus deaths rose to 1,808 today, with an increase of 393 in the last 24 hours.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Man Utd alerted to Ronaldo availability and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have been linked with a sensational move to re-sign club legend Cristiano Ronaldo amid reports he could leave Juventus .
Reports in Italy say the current financial demands on Juventus as a result of the coronavirus crisis might force the Old Lady to sell Ronaldo , 35 , who joined from Real Madrid in 2018 .
Ronaldo spent six years at United between 2003 and 2009 and is still highly thought of at Old Trafford .
He received a heroes ' welcome when Juventus played United in the Champions League group stage in 2018 .
Now , although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2022 , Il Messaggero report that the forward could move on if Juve are unable to keep up with his financial demands during and after the coronavirus crisis .
It 's claimed United have been alerted and could be tempted to make a move to sign Ronaldo in the summer if he became available .
Meawhile , United are reportedly leading the race to sign Jadon Sancho .
Goal suggest United are ahead of Chelsea in the battle to sign the Borussia Dortmund star , but they claim no club have reached an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United to be front of the queue .
Finally , United are said to be battling Everton for the signature of £62million-rated Lille midfielder Jonathan Ikone .
That 's according to Le Foot , who claim the Frenchman has emerged as a midfield target for United .

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Manchester United have been linked with a sensational move to re-sign club legend Cristiano Ronaldo amid reports he could leave Juventus.
Reports in Italy say the current financial demands on Juventus as a result of the coronavirus crisis might force the Old Lady to sell Ronaldo, 35, who joined from Real Madrid in 2018.
Ronaldo spent six years at United between 2003 and 2009 and is still highly thought of at Old Trafford. He received a heroes' welcome when Juventus played United in the Champions League group stage in 2018.
Now, although he is under contract at Juventus until 2022, Il Messaggero report that the forward could move on if Juve are unable to keep up with his financial demands during and after the coronavirus crisis. It's claimed United have been alerted and could be tempted to make a move to sign Ronaldo in the summer if he became available.
Meawhile, United are reportedly leading the race to sign Jadon Sancho.
Goal suggest United are ahead of Chelsea in the battle to sign the Borussia Dortmund star, but they claim no club have reached an agreement with the Bundesliga side but believe United to be front of the queue.
Finally, United are said to be battling Everton for the signature of £62million-rated Lille midfielder Jonathan Ikone.
That's according to Le Foot, who claim the Frenchman has emerged as a midfield target for United.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Man City evening headlines as UEFA fine club and Messi rates Foden

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Tuesday , 31st March .
The club ’ s feud with UEFA looks set to continue after the governing body dished out a €3,000 fine for a kit infringement during last month ’ s Champions League game against Real Madrid .
UEFA rules state that : `` Only one single element of sponsor advertising is permitted , in the following maximum sizes : b ) 200cm² on all other non-playing attire tops . ''
City were deemed to have breached this rule and were fined due to it being a repeated offence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 2-1 winners from the game in question at the Bernabeu .
The second leg has yet to be played following the postponement of the Champions League .
Lionel Messi says Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden 'has huge talent ' as he named the midfielder in his 15 youth players on the rise .
Messi , widely considered the best player in the world , was naming his 15 `` youth on the rise '' players for Topps Champions League cards , where he included four English players - including Foden .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19-year-old , saying : `` He will do amazing things in the game .
He has huge talent . ''
City have been criticised by fans after taking season ticket payments for matches that might not happen .
The final payment of the season - for games originally planned to take place during April and May - is set to go out on April 1 or April 15 .
That payment would also cover matches in March , though , and two games - against Burnley and Arsenal - were postponed this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should I pay £65 in April when the last home game was in mid-Feb and the last game was a month ago , it 's not right , especially now I 'm not working and have no more money coming in and I know I 'm not the only one . ''
Another commented : `` Such a PR own goal !
City will owe me £450 if none of these games get played , when can I expect to see this money I wonder . ''

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Tuesday, 31st March.
City hit with UEFA fine
The club’s feud with UEFA looks set to continue after the governing body dished out a €3,000 fine for a kit infringement during last month’s Champions League game against Real Madrid.
UEFA rules state that: "Only one single element of sponsor advertising is permitted, in the following maximum sizes:
a) 20cm² on anthem jackets;
b) 200cm² on all other non-playing attire tops."
City were deemed to have breached this rule and were fined due to it being a repeated offence.
Pep Guardiola’s side emerged as 2-1 winners from the game in question at the Bernabeu. The second leg has yet to be played following the postponement of the Champions League.
High praise from Messi for Foden
Lionel Messi says Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden 'has huge talent' as he named the midfielder in his 15 youth players on the rise.
Messi, widely considered the best player in the world, was naming his 15 "youth on the rise" players for Topps Champions League cards, where he included four English players - including Foden.
The Barcelona legend predicted big things for the 19-year-old, saying: "He will do amazing things in the game. He has huge talent."
Season ticket stance brings criticism
City have been criticised by fans after taking season ticket payments for matches that might not happen.
The final payment of the season - for games originally planned to take place during April and May - is set to go out on April 1 or April 15.
That payment would also cover matches in March, though, and two games - against Burnley and Arsenal - were postponed this month.
One fan said: "Why should I pay £65 in April when the last home game was in mid-Feb and the last game was a month ago, it's not right, especially now I'm not working and have no more money coming in and I know I'm not the only one."
Another commented: "Such a PR own goal! City will owe me £450 if none of these games get played, when can I expect to see this money I wonder."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--What 'rush hour' looked like on Manchester's motorways tonight

This is what 'rush hour ' looked like on the motorways of Greater Manchester tonight .
More than a week into the coronavirus lockdown and roads that would usually be heaving with commuters were eerily quiet this tea time .
Photos from Highways Englands ' motorway cameras , taken between 5.30pm and 6pm on Tuesday , show almost entirely deserted carriageways on the M60 , M62 and M602 .
It comes as hundreds of thousands of people in Greater Manchester are now working from home , after the government put a stop to all but essential travel to try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days ago , before Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tighter restrictions on movement , photos of the region 's motorways captured them appearing to be seemingly quieter than normal , but still filled with traffic .
But today , just a handful of vehicles could be seen near the usually gridlocked Eccles Interchange , while on the M62 at junction 20 for Rochdale , there were only a tiny number of vehicles to be seen shortly before 6pm .
Cameras on the M602 near Salford also captured the moment a solitary lorry passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a similar story on the M60 where the number of vehicles in a still frame captured by a camera near Denton Island could be counted on one hand .
Late last week , police in some areas set up checkpoints on motorways .
Officers in Cheshire set up 'checkpoints ' on major routes and stopped drivers to ask why they were out .
Anyone who was found not have a satisfactory reason for being out was 'given strong advice ' to return home .
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This is what 'rush hour' looked like on the motorways of Greater Manchester tonight.
More than a week into the coronavirus lockdown and roads that would usually be heaving with commuters were eerily quiet this tea time.
Photos from Highways Englands' motorway cameras, taken between 5.30pm and 6pm on Tuesday, show almost entirely deserted carriageways on the M60, M62 and M602.
It comes as hundreds of thousands of people in Greater Manchester are now working from home, after the government put a stop to all but essential travel to try to slow the spread of coronavirus.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Ten days ago, before Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tighter restrictions on movement, photos of the region's motorways captured them appearing to be seemingly quieter than normal, but still filled with traffic.
(Image: Motorway Cameras)
But today, just a handful of vehicles could be seen near the usually gridlocked Eccles Interchange, while on the M62 at junction 20 for Rochdale, there were only a tiny number of vehicles to be seen shortly before 6pm.
(Image: Motorway Cameras)
Cameras on the M602 near Salford also captured the moment a solitary lorry passed by near junction two.
(Image: Motorway Cameras)
It was a similar story on the M60 where the number of vehicles in a still frame captured by a camera near Denton Island could be counted on one hand.
(Image: Motorway Cameras)
Late last week, police in some areas set up checkpoints on motorways.
Officers in Cheshire set up 'checkpoints' on major routes and stopped drivers to ask why they were out.
Anyone who was found not have a satisfactory reason for being out was 'given strong advice' to return home.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--How the Man Utd squad are keeping in contact during lockdown

Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka says the players are in regular contact with club staff as they train individually from home , but the squad are keeping in touch with each other over Whatsapp .
With the Premier League season suspended and the country in lockdown , United players are undergoing individual fitness routines set by coaches .
In a new diary blog on United 's official website , Wan-Bissaka explained how the players are training at home every day , with food safely delivered from the club chef so their diets are maintained .
`` Each day I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where I do a bike session , '' Wan-Bissaka wrote .
`` I ’ ll chill throughout the day , have a kickabout with my brother in the garden and in the evening I ’ ll do a gym session that the club ’ s coaching staff have set for me .
`` The club have been great in terms of keeping in contact with the players and ensuring everything is as normal as it can be in the circumstances .
Our chef is dropping off food for us , so the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we collect it and we fix it ourselves .
`` Fitness-wise , I ’ ve enjoyed the programmes the club have given us .
It ’ s given me things to do .
It ’ s difficult to come up with all your own ideas to stay in shape , so those programmes have helped .
`` Literally every day the coaching staff are in touch to see how I ’ m going , see how I ’ m finding it , see that I feel fit enough .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the whole squad , but they ’ re doing a great job of it and I know the players appreciate that . ''
Wan-Bissaka also explained how the players are helping each other keep morale high , with Whatsapp and social media allowing them to keep in touch .
`` In the group chat everyone is posting what they ’ re getting up to , so that ’ s been good to keep up with the latest from everyone , '' Wan-Bissaka explained .
`` We ’ re all going through the situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apart , and we ’ re learning how to turn the negative situation into a positive .
We ’ re not just staying in and doing nothing at all . ''
Wan-Bissaka then revealed how he has picked up a new hobby with the extra time to himself , saying he has started to read .
He added : `` One weird thing – and this isn ’ t like me at all – is that I ’ ve started reading a bit during the lockdown .
To be honest , it started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alright – I ’ m reading Ian Wright ’ s autobiography at the moment .
I bought it last year but I ’ ve gotten round to it now and I ’ m enjoying it . ''

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Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka says the players are in regular contact with club staff as they train individually from home, but the squad are keeping in touch with each other over Whatsapp.
With the Premier League season suspended and the country in lockdown, United players are undergoing individual fitness routines set by coaches.
In a new diary blog on United's official website, Wan-Bissaka explained how the players are training at home every day, with food safely delivered from the club chef so their diets are maintained.
"Each day I’ll start off with the gym downstairs, where I do a bike session," Wan-Bissaka wrote.
"I’ll chill throughout the day, have a kickabout with my brother in the garden and in the evening I’ll do a gym session that the club’s coaching staff have set for me.
"The club have been great in terms of keeping in contact with the players and ensuring everything is as normal as it can be in the circumstances. Our chef is dropping off food for us, so the food is left at a safe distance, we collect it and we fix it ourselves.
"Fitness-wise, I’ve enjoyed the programmes the club have given us. It’s given me things to do. It’s difficult to come up with all your own ideas to stay in shape, so those programmes have helped.
"Literally every day the coaching staff are in touch to see how I’m going, see how I’m finding it, see that I feel fit enough. It’s not easy for them to look after the whole squad, but they’re doing a great job of it and I know the players appreciate that."
Wan-Bissaka also explained how the players are helping each other keep morale high, with Whatsapp and social media allowing them to keep in touch.
"In the group chat everyone is posting what they’re getting up to, so that’s been good to keep up with the latest from everyone," Wan-Bissaka explained.
"We’re all going through the situation together, even though we’re apart, and we’re learning how to turn the negative situation into a positive. We’re not just staying in and doing nothing at all."
Wan-Bissaka then revealed how he has picked up a new hobby with the extra time to himself, saying he has started to read.
He added: "One weird thing – and this isn’t like me at all – is that I’ve started reading a bit during the lockdown. To be honest, it started through boredom but it’s going alright – I’m reading Ian Wright’s autobiography at the moment. I bought it last year but I’ve gotten round to it now and I’m enjoying it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Pensioner met 'father' of children he planned to abuse

A pensioner arranged to meet up with a 'dad ' who claimed to be offering his two young daughters for sex .
Phillip Scott , 68 , spoke with the man on an online chat room , but did n't know he was actually an undercover police officer .
Scott , a former taxi driver , eventually met the man in person , arriving with bags of Haribo , which he was told was the older child 's favourite sweets .
He was arrested at a Marks and Spencer café at the Manchester Fort retail park in Cheetham Hill following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scott had become embroiled in an online 'fantasy world ' after becoming socially isolated .
Jailing Scott for two years and nine months , Judge Elizabeth Nicholls told him : `` You had arranged to see a man who was offering you sex with two children , who were but eight and two years old .
`` There were no victims in this case , but there so easily could have been .
`` The damage you could have done to those children is immeasurable . ''
Manchester Crown Court heard that Scott @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described himself as a 'divorced father of two young girls ' .
At one point Scott claimed to have previously had sex with a 10-year-old child , but the judge accepted this was 'bravado ' .
Discussions then turned to when the two men could meet up in person , prosecutor Andrew Macintosh said .
They met on January 29 , at about 10.40am at the cafe .
The 'father ' of the children said he would arrange to collect the children from school .
Police were waiting outside , and when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scott .
They found four bags of Haribo sweets in his car .
The court heard that Scott has previous convictions , but none involved similar offences .
Defending , Vanessa Thomson said that Scott had previously lived in Scotland , where he had two failed marriages .
He had moved to Tameside for a new relationship , but when he arrived he learned that the woman was actually seeing someone else .
By that point he had sold up in Scotland , so he continued to live there .
He became 'extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to suffer from panic attacks , the court was told .
He started to use online chat rooms to speak with adults to talk about legitimate topics , and then became involved in a 'fantasy world he should n't have trespassed into ' , Ms Thomson said .
She said that there had been no concerns raised about Scott previously when worked as a taxi driver in Inverness and Glasgow , where he was regularly subjected to checks because he drove around vulnerable and elderly people .
Ms Thomson said Scott may have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children involved , and that he is 'remorseful ' .
Read more of today 's top stories here As well as the jail sentence , Judge Nicholls imposed a sexual harm prevention order prohibiting Scott from having unsupervised access with a child under 16 , and limiting his access to the internet .
Scott , of Walker Close , Hyde , pleaded guilty to arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence .
He appeared in court via prison video link .
His case was one of the first sentencing hearings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using video conferencing , as the coronavirus continues to affect the country 's justice system .
Prosecution and defence counsel appeared remotely , and the M.E.N .
was also able to report on the case remotely .

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A pensioner arranged to meet up with a 'dad' who claimed to be offering his two young daughters for sex.
Phillip Scott, 68, spoke with the man on an online chat room, but didn't know he was actually an undercover police officer.
Scott, a former taxi driver, eventually met the man in person, arriving with bags of Haribo, which he was told was the older child's favourite sweets.
He was arrested at a north Manchester café following the meet up.
His lawyer said Scott had become embroiled in an online 'fantasy world' after becoming socially isolated.
Jailing Scott for two years and nine months, Judge Elizabeth Nicholls told him: "You had arranged to see a man who was offering you sex with two children.
"There were no victims in this case, but there so easily could have been.
"The damage you could have done to those children is immeasurable."
Manchester Crown Court heard that Scott spoke with the undercover officer, who described himself as a 'divorced father of two young girls'.
Scott's messages soon became sexually explicit.
At one point Scott claimed to have previously had sex with a 10-year-old child, but the judge accepted this was 'bravado'.
Discussions then turned to when the two men could meet up in person, prosecutor Andrew Macintosh said.
They met on January 29, at about 10.40am at the cafe.
The 'father' of the children said he would arrange to collect the children from school.
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Police were waiting outside, and when the officer left, they pounced and arrested Scott.
They found four bags of Haribo sweets in his car.
The court heard that Scott has previous convictions, but none involved similar offences.
Defending, Vanessa Thomson said that Scott had previously lived in Scotland, where he had two failed marriages.
He had moved to Tameside for a new relationship, but when he arrived he learned that the woman was actually seeing someone else.
By that point he had sold up in Scotland, so he continued to live there.
He became 'extremely lonely' and depressed, and started to suffer from panic attacks, the court was told.
He started to use online chat rooms to speak with adults to talk about legitimate topics, and then became involved in a 'fantasy world he shouldn't have trespassed into', Ms Thomson said.
She said that there had been no concerns raised about Scott previously when worked as a taxi driver in Inverness and Glasgow, where he was regularly subjected to checks because he drove around vulnerable and elderly people.
Ms Thomson said Scott may have 'bottled it' if there were real children involved, and that he is 'remorseful'.
As well as the jail sentence, Judge Nicholls imposed a sexual harm prevention order prohibiting Scott from having unsupervised access with a child under 16, and limiting his access to the internet.
Scott, of Walker Close, Hyde, pleaded guilty to arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence.
He appeared in court via prison video link.
His case was one of the first sentencing hearings to be heard at Manchester Crown Court using video conferencing, as the coronavirus continues to affect the country's justice system.
Prosecution and defence counsel appeared remotely, and the M.E.N. was also able to report on the case remotely.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Pregnant inmates could be temporarily released from prison due to coronavirus

Pregnant inmates could be granted temporary release from prison “ within days ” .
The Ministry of Justice said the measures are to protect them and their unborn children from coronavirus .
Officials also said this would only apply to those not considered a high risk to the public .
It is understood 35 pregnant prisoners and 34 women in mother and baby units will be released from jails in England and Wales .
Prison governors will have powers to grant their release on temporary licence - but only after they pass the assessment and suitable accommodation for the women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said : ‘ We have already taken extraordinary measures to protect prisoners and the public over the last few weeks , but it ’ s clear now that we must temporarily release pregnant woman and those with small babies with them inside prison .
`` Governors can now temporarily release pregnant prisoners so that they can stay at home and reduce social contact like all other expectant mothers have been advised to do . ''
Those released will be subject to licence conditions , including a requirement to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Breaching conditions or committing further offences can result in them being immediately recalled to prison , the government said .
The decision follows intense work across the prison estate to protect prison staff , the public and prisoners during the coronavirus pandemic , and as part of the national effort to protect the NHS and save lives .
The Prison Service last week took steps to ensure prisons are complying with social distancing rules and provided alternative means for prisoners to keep in touch with their families after cancelling family visits .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pregnant women and new mothers and their babies from the wider population .
The move comes as updated figures reveal 65 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 across 23 UK prisons .
Last week , a 66-year-old inmate at Strangeways Prison became the second in the country to die after testing positive for COVID-19 .
When the first case was confirmed at the prison , it emerged 13 prisoners had been put into isolation and four staff told to self-isolate as a precaution .
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heroes https : //www.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk/ Pregnant women across the UK are currently instructed to self-isolate for 12 weeks to shield themselves and their unborn babies from the virus .
Dr Jenny Harries , deputy chief medical officer , said : “ The government has taken the precautionary approach to include all pregnant women in a vulnerable group.
” Dr Edward Morris , president of The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists , said : `` Although the evidence to date available offers no evidence of harm , it is not possible to give absolute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus carries no risk to her baby and no risk to her over and above that experienced by a non-pregnant healthy individual .
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Pregnant inmates could be granted temporary release from prison “within days”.
The Ministry of Justice said the measures are to protect them and their unborn children from coronavirus.
Officials also said this would only apply to those not considered a high risk to the public.
It is understood 35 pregnant prisoners and 34 women in mother and baby units will be released from jails in England and Wales.
Prison governors will have powers to grant their release on temporary licence - but only after they pass the assessment and suitable accommodation for the women has been identified.
Announcing the move, Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said: ‘We have already taken extraordinary measures to protect prisoners and the public over the last few weeks, but it’s clear now that we must temporarily release pregnant woman and those with small babies with them inside prison.
"Governors can now temporarily release pregnant prisoners so that they can stay at home and reduce social contact like all other expectant mothers have been advised to do."
Those released will be subject to licence conditions, including a requirement to stay at home and an electronic tag.
Breaching conditions or committing further offences can result in them being immediately recalled to prison, the government said.
The decision follows intense work across the prison estate to protect prison staff, the public and prisoners during the coronavirus pandemic, and as part of the national effort to protect the NHS and save lives.
The Prison Service last week took steps to ensure prisons are complying with social distancing rules and provided alternative means for prisoners to keep in touch with their families after cancelling family visits.
The Prison Service has already helped isolate pregnant women and new mothers and their babies from the wider population.
The move comes as updated figures reveal 65 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 across 23 UK prisons.
Last week, a 66-year-old inmate at Strangeways Prison became the second in the country to die after testing positive for COVID-19.
When the first case was confirmed at the prison, it emerged 13 prisoners had been put into isolation and four staff told to self-isolate as a precaution.
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Pregnant women across the UK are currently instructed to self-isolate for 12 weeks to shield themselves and their unborn babies from the virus.
Dr Jenny Harries, deputy chief medical officer, said: “The government has taken the precautionary approach to include all pregnant women in a vulnerable group.”
Dr Edward Morris, president of The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said: "Although the evidence to date available offers no evidence of harm, it is not possible to give absolute assurance to any pregnant woman that contracting coronavirus carries no risk to her baby and no risk to her over and above that experienced by a non-pregnant healthy individual.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Hugs, holidays, date nights...here's what readers will do when this is over

Isolation and self-distancing have changed our lives in ways we could never have imagined mere weeks ago .
No more eating out , meeting friends or shopping trips .
Those hazy lazy rounds of golf or post-work kickabouts are the stuff of not-so-distant memories .
And then there are the tougher consequences of not seeing family or hugging loved ones , missing the arrival of newborns and losing valuable time with elderly or unwell relatives .
Of course , many of these sacrifices pale in comparison to the impact of the pandemic on staff at the NHS frontline , other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost loved ones to the coronavirus .
But there is no doubt the effects are felt by everyone - and the simplest of pleasures are now tinged with nostalgia .
So when the M.E.N asked our readers 'Where 's the first place you will go when this is all over ? '
, we were inundated with responses .
Here are some of the plans keeping you going during lockdown : Nurse Debbie Lamb said : `` Go and see my two other daughters and give them the biggest hug ever and on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dad 's and my sister 's .
I am a district nurse and my hubby is a porter and even our youngest daughter is helping out at Tesco so the three of us are staying away from all we love .
Stay safe everyone . ''
May King : `` My husband 's arms .
I ca n't hug for at least three months as I 'm in an at risk group .
For me it 's the most brutal part of the isolation .
Stay safe everyone . ''
Christine Fry : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 200 miles away .
She is doing an amazing job of home schooling my four-year-old grandson whilst trying to juggle it with working from home .
I just want to give her and him a hug , and tell them I love them . ''
Jackie Keightley : `` To see my 92-year-old mum , my little sister and all my kids and grandkids .
A big family get together with lots of hugs . ''
Jennie Summers : `` Hopefully I 'll get to hug my parents , my dad has motor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high risk , take care everyone . ''
I rene Snelle : `` To hug little George my great-grandson .
He wants to come and play at my house and I tell him I 've got germs .
He 's bewildered , he does n't understand !
!
He 's three . ''
She Chou : `` See my friends and my brother and hold them tight .
I 'm not a hugger either but I 'm about to become one !
Also want to be outside and appreciate it .
Really take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supervisor Nessa Carter-Corner ca n't wait to meet her new grandson Levi Jordon Banner .
She said : `` Go to see my grandson who was born on Saturday . ''
Cathy Robinson : `` To meet our new grandson who was born last week .
Then straight round to pick up our other two grandsons and never give them back . ''
Natasha Kenny : My parents ' house to introduce my Mum , Dad and little Sister to my newborn son and their first and longed-for grandchild . ''
Lucy Walters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She ’ s due in May and I won ’ t meet her until she ’ s more than a month old at the earliest . ''
Jen Edge : `` To see my niece as she was born into this and I ’ ve not met her yet and she ’ s two weeks old tomoz . ''
Rach Winward : `` I ’ m 37 weeks pregnant so I will take my baby to meet family . ''
Emily Cooke 's husband is deployed in Afghanistan .
She said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our lives were 'normal ' .
We get through it by planning holidays , meals out etc and everything we ’ ve planned has come to a halt .
He won ’ t be home now when planned due to this situation .
I ’ m just looking forward to a massive hug and well overdue date night to our favourite restaurant . ''
Oliver James Gray : `` Take my girlfriend out for a meal and drinks Then with my friends get the tram to bury up to East lancs railway and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a while but never got to do it .
`` organ added : `` My Dad 's and to the park with the kids .
Then a good family meal in a restaurant/pub . ''
April Heaton said : `` Book annual leave , two weeks off to recover from all the stress having to work as a care assistant .
I just want to stay home . ''
Sarah Moody : `` Hopefully on holiday , front line key worker and need a break , and I 'm knackered .
Love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been cancelled so hopefully in a few months we can have a well deserved break , and I 'm doing a Christmas day style lunch with all the trimmings with all our family . ''
Sue Holt : `` The shepherds hut we 'd booked for May bank holiday .
Log fires and great company in Leek . ''
Larry Coleman : `` Where I should have been , Fuerteventura with my youngest son . ''
Steven McGowan : `` On holiday .
I 'm busy at the moment delivering medical supplies to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I will stay home for another day to cook a family dinner .
Myself , husband and son have n't seen our two daughters for two weeks , and do n't know when we will see them !
So it will be a big family dinner for the five of us ! ''
Karen Kearns : `` Ca n't wait for family barbecue , all the kids grandchildren ( who I am missing so much ) , all my extended family and Auntie Margaret at 93 - the head of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Big party when we 're all together again !
Stay strong everyone !
Stay safe !
Please stay at home and let 's eradicate this horrid beast that 's in our midst soon . ''
Emma Smith said : `` Take the kids to use our National Trust or English Heritage passes as we all miss the great outdoors .
Then 100 miles north to see my family . ''
Alison Hickenbottom : `` Out for a nice long walk and a good pub lunch along the way . ''
Catrin Elen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Wales Coast Path then to the pub since my birthday week has been spoiled . ''
Julia Blackwell : `` Mum 's , or the pub to celebrate the boy 's 18th birthday . ''
Melanie Tomlinson : `` All the pubs in Manchester . ''
Claire David added : `` The toilet alone because my kids will be back in school . ''
Jemma Ali : `` Actually gym and then anywhere I ca n't see any kids . ''
Jon Wylson : `` Somewhere I can get a bit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we 're at home with a seven-year-old home schooling whilst trying to work full time .
As they say , careful what you wish for !
Keep safe everyone . ''
Andrew Marshall : `` Golf for me .
Course is 30 seconds walk from my house and can see it from upstairs window .
Very frustrating but very necessary . ''
Anywhere you can forget about the corona-rules Sammy Purcell said : `` Anywhere where I can just stand there touching my face with my bare hands . ''
Nigel Hay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first person I see and shake their hand . ''

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Isolation and self-distancing have changed our lives in ways we could never have imagined mere weeks ago.
No more eating out, meeting friends or shopping trips. Those hazy lazy rounds of golf or post-work kickabouts are the stuff of not-so-distant memories.
And then there are the tougher consequences of not seeing family or hugging loved ones, missing the arrival of newborns and losing valuable time with elderly or unwell relatives.
Of course, many of these sacrifices pale in comparison to the impact of the pandemic on staff at the NHS frontline, other key workers or the families who have lost loved ones to the coronavirus.
But there is no doubt the effects are felt by everyone - and the simplest of pleasures are now tinged with nostalgia.
So when the M.E.N asked our readers 'Where's the first place you will go when this is all over?', we were inundated with responses.
Here are some of the plans keeping you going during lockdown:
(Image: Debbie Lamb)
Hugs
Nurse Debbie Lamb said: "Go and see my two other daughters and give them the biggest hug ever and on the way stop at my mum and dad's and my sister's. I am a district nurse and my hubby is a porter and even our youngest daughter is helping out at Tesco so the three of us are staying away from all we love. Stay safe everyone."
May King: "My husband's arms. I can't hug for at least three months as I'm in an at risk group. For me it's the most brutal part of the isolation. Stay safe everyone."
Christine Fry: "To see my daughter who lives 200 miles away. She is doing an amazing job of home schooling my four-year-old grandson whilst trying to juggle it with working from home. I just want to give her and him a hug, and tell them I love them."
Jackie Keightley: "To see my 92-year-old mum, my little sister and all my kids and grandkids. A big family get together with lots of hugs."
Jennie Summers: "Hopefully I'll get to hug my parents, my dad has motor neurone disease and myself and mum are high risk, take care everyone."
I rene Snelle: "To hug little George my great-grandson. He wants to come and play at my house and I tell him I've got germs. He's bewildered, he doesn't understand!! He's three."
She Chou: "See my friends and my brother and hold them tight. I'm not a hugger either but I'm about to become one! Also want to be outside and appreciate it. Really take it all in."
Meet and introduce new arrivals
Court security supervisor Nessa Carter-Corner can't wait to meet her new grandson Levi Jordon Banner. She said: "Go to see my grandson who was born on Saturday."
Cathy Robinson: "To meet our new grandson who was born last week. Then straight round to pick up our other two grandsons and never give them back."
Natasha Kenny: My parents' house to introduce my Mum, Dad and little Sister to my newborn son and their first and longed-for grandchild."
Lucy Walters: "To see my newborn niece. She’s due in May and I won’t meet her until she’s more than a month old at the earliest."
Jen Edge: "To see my niece as she was born into this and I’ve not met her yet and she’s two weeks old tomoz."
Rach Winward: "I’m 37 weeks pregnant so I will take my baby to meet family."
Date night
Emily Cooke's husband is deployed in Afghanistan. She said: "My hubby deployed before Christmas when our lives were 'normal'. We get through it by planning holidays, meals out etc and everything we’ve planned has come to a halt. He won’t be home now when planned due to this situation. I’m just looking forward to a massive hug and well overdue date night to our favourite restaurant."
Oliver James Gray: "Take my girlfriend out for a meal and drinks.
Then with my friends get the tram to Bury up to East lancs railway and do a train booze cruise, planned it for a while but never got to do it."
Holidays
April Heaton said: "Book annual leave, two weeks off to recover from all the stress having to work as a care assistant. I just want to stay home."
Sarah Moody: "Hopefully on holiday, front line key worker and need a break, and I'm knackered. Love my job though. our holiday has been cancelled so hopefully in a few months we can have a well-deserved break, and I'm doing a Christmas day style lunch with all the trimmings with all our family."
Sue Holt: "The shepherds hut we'd booked for May bank holiday. Log fires and great company in Leek."
Larry Coleman: "Where I should have been, Fuerteventura with my youngest son."
Steven McGowan: "On holiday. I'm busy at the moment delivering medical supplies to chemists and hospitals."
(Image: Susan Ashley)
Big Family get-togethers
Susan Ashley said: "I will stay home for another day to cook a family dinner. Myself, husband and son haven't seen our two daughters for two weeks, and don't know when we will see them! So it will be a big family dinner for the five of us!"
Karen Kearns: "Can't wait for family barbecue, all the kids' grandchildren (who I am missing so much), all my extended family and Auntie Margaret at 93 - the head of the family."
Leyla Bull: "Big party when we're all together again! Stay strong everyone! Stay safe! Please stay at home and let's eradicate this horrid beast that's in our midst soon."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The great outdoors
Emma Smith said: "Take the kids to use our National Trust or English Heritage passes as we all miss the great outdoors. Then 100 miles north to see my family."
Alison Hickenbottom: "Out for a nice long walk and a good pub lunch along the way."
Catrin Elen Williams: "A long walk on the Wales Coast Path then to the pub since my birthday week has been spoiled."
The Pub
Donna Greenhalgh said: "The pub!"
Julia Blackwell: "Mum's, or the pub to celebrate the boy's 18th birthday."
Melanie Tomlinson: "All the pubs in Manchester."
(Image: Getty Images)
Peace and quiet
Claire David added: "The toilet alone because my kids will be back in school."
Jemma Ali: "Actually gym and then anywhere I can't see any kids."
Jon Wylson: "Somewhere I can get a bit of peace and quiet!!
Only joking, we're at home with a seven-year-old home schooling whilst trying to work full time. As they say, careful what you wish for! Keep safe everyone."
Sports
Dave Cheadle added: "Stamford golf club or the Etihad stadium."
Andrew Marshall: "Golf for me. Course is 30 seconds walk from my house and can see it from upstairs window. Very frustrating but very necessary."
Anywhere you can forget about the corona-rules
Sammy Purcell said: "Anywhere where I can just stand there touching my face with my bare hands."
Nigel Hay: "I will go ...towards the first person I see and shake their hand."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-31--Why Man United should be interested in Lille's Victor Osimhen

When it comes to identifying stars of the future , few clubs do it better than Lille .
It was with the French side that Eden Hazard blossomed into one of Europe 's most exciting players .
Nicolas Pepe shone for Les Dogues before his move to Arsenal .
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang , Divock Origi , Lucas Digne , Dimitri Payet , Benjamin Pavard and Idrissa Gueye also enjoyed spells in northern France .
This record of honing young talent is part of the reason Europe ’ s elite clubs often send representatives to watch LOSC matches .
Nobody wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club ’ s production line .
That ’ s why interest in Victor Osimhen has swelled over the course of this season .
Barcelona and Real Madrid have been linked .
Bayern Munich , too .
Now Manchester United have , according to reports in France , also identified the 21-year-old as a possible target ahead of the 2020/21 campaign .
The striker certainly won ’ t come cheap .
Lille supposedly expect a fee in excess of the £72m Arsenal paid for Pepe last summer .
That would make Osimhen one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So is he worth such an outlay ?
Rewind 12 months and the Nigeria international was on loan in the Belgian top flight .
Injuries had curtailed his progress at Wolfsburg and a bout of Malaria in the summer of 2018 ended interest from Zulte Waregem and Club Brugge .
Charleroi took a chance on Osimhen and it certainly paid off .
He struck 20 goals in all competitions and his move was made permanent for just £3.1m .
A month later he joined Lille for £11.7m .
Pressure was on the young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respective holes left by Pepe and Rafael Leao , who had moved on to AC Milan .
Four goals in his first three games proved Osimhen was up to the task .
And he hasn ’ t stopped scoring .
Osimhen has 18 goals in all competitions and has also chipped in with six assists .
What ’ s perhaps most impressive , however , is how well-rounded his game already is .
He can play as a lone striker yet is equally capable of functioning as part of a front two .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pace , he can hold off powerful centre-backs with his 6ft 1ins frame and link play , and can sniff out chances in the 18-yard box .
Osimhen hasn ’ t developed these skills by chance .
He ’ s done it by modelling himself on one of the game ’ s greats : Didier Drogba .
“ He ’ s my idol in every sense of the term , ” he told France Football in November .
“ The man , of course , but also the player he was .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I 'm addicted to his videos .
In my free time , I go on YouTube , I look at his goals , his whole matches when he played in Marseille , Chelsea , Galatasaray.
” This unwavering desire to make the very most of his talent was forged in his early years in Nigeria .
Shortly after the death of his mother , Osimhen ’ s father lost his job .
To help ensure the family survived , Osimhen sold bottled water in the middle of the busy streets of Lagos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , ” the Lille striker told bein Sports in October .
“ We did not have enough to eat , but now I can give my family everything they want since I became a professional .
I ’ ve been able to quickly break the deadlock and give them the life they deserve . ''
It ’ s inevitable Osimhen will leave Lille at the end of the campaign and there ’ s little doubt he could thrive at United .
He would fill the hole left by Romelu Lukaku who , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of physicality and pace in the final third that ’ s been missed .
What ’ s more , United could spend big on Osimhen knowing his form is not simply a flash in the pan .
He has averaged 0.51 goals per 90 in Ligue 1 this term , a figure below his expected goals per 90 of 0.58 .
What that does show is the Nigerian is a striker who consistently gets high-quality chances .
And with experience he will only finish more of them .
United have spent big money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But if they pull the trigger on a move for Osimhen , it ’ s likely they will be .
And handsomely so .

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When it comes to identifying stars of the future, few clubs do it better than Lille.
It was with the French side that Eden Hazard blossomed into one of Europe's most exciting players. Nicolas Pepe shone for Les Dogues before his move to Arsenal. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Divock Origi, Lucas Digne, Dimitri Payet, Benjamin Pavard and Idrissa Gueye also enjoyed spells in northern France.
This record of honing young talent is part of the reason Europe’s elite clubs often send representatives to watch LOSC matches. Nobody wants to miss out on the next gem off the club’s production line.
That’s why interest in Victor Osimhen has swelled over the course of this season. Barcelona and Real Madrid have been linked. Bayern Munich, too. Now Manchester United have, according to reports in France, also identified the 21-year-old as a possible target ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.
The striker certainly won’t come cheap. Lille supposedly expect a fee in excess of the £72m Arsenal paid for Pepe last summer. That would make Osimhen one of United’s most-expensive signings. So is he worth such an outlay?
Rewind 12 months and the Nigeria international was on loan in the Belgian top flight. Injuries had curtailed his progress at Wolfsburg and a bout of Malaria in the summer of 2018 ended interest from Zulte Waregem and Club Brugge.
Charleroi took a chance on Osimhen and it certainly paid off. He struck 20 goals in all competitions and his move was made permanent for just £3.1m. A month later he joined Lille for £11.7m.
(Image: (JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP via Getty Images))
Pressure was on the young forward. He had to fill the respective holes left by Pepe and Rafael Leao, who had moved on to AC Milan. Four goals in his first three games proved Osimhen was up to the task.
And he hasn’t stopped scoring. Osimhen has 18 goals in all competitions and has also chipped in with six assists. What’s perhaps most impressive, however, is how well-rounded his game already is.
He can play as a lone striker yet is equally capable of functioning as part of a front two. He can break behind defences using his pace, he can hold off powerful centre-backs with his 6ft 1ins frame and link play, and can sniff out chances in the 18-yard box.
Osimhen hasn’t developed these skills by chance. He’s done it by modelling himself on one of the game’s greats: Didier Drogba.
“He’s my idol in every sense of the term,” he told France Football in November. “The man, of course, but also the player he was. I grew up watching him. Still today, I'm addicted to his videos. In my free time, I go on YouTube, I look at his goals, his whole matches when he played in Marseille, Chelsea, Galatasaray.”
This unwavering desire to make the very most of his talent was forged in his early years in Nigeria. Shortly after the death of his mother, Osimhen’s father lost his job. To help ensure the family survived, Osimhen sold bottled water in the middle of the busy streets of Lagos.
“Everything was very hard for us,” the Lille striker told bein Sports in October. “We did not have enough to eat, but now I can give my family everything they want since I became a professional. I’ve been able to quickly break the deadlock and give them the life they deserve."
It’s inevitable Osimhen will leave Lille at the end of the campaign and there’s little doubt he could thrive at United. He would fill the hole left by Romelu Lukaku who, despite his weaknesses, offered a blend of physicality and pace in the final third that’s been missed.
What’s more, United could spend big on Osimhen knowing his form is not simply a flash in the pan. He has averaged 0.51 goals per 90 in Ligue 1 this term, a figure below his expected goals per 90 of 0.58.
What that does show is the Nigerian is a striker who consistently gets high-quality chances. And with experience he will only finish more of them.
United have spent big money in recent years and not been rewarded. But if they pull the trigger on a move for Osimhen, it’s likely they will be. And handsomely so.