themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Exclusive: Why Manchester United didn't sign Kai Havertz

Manchester United had no intention of meeting Kai Havertz 's asking price as they opted against a move for the attacking midfielder in the summer transfer window .
German international Havertz sealed a £71million transfer to Chelsea earlier this week as he became the second-most expensive signing in the club 's history .
Havertz is the seventh summer addition for Frank Lampard 's side after Timo Werner , Hakim Ziyech , Xavier Mbuyamba , Malang Sarr , Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva .
MEN Sport understand United had no interest in moving for Havertz while they still pursued a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 21-year-old viewed as a possible alternative to the Borussia Dortmund star rather than an additional signing .
United completed a £34.6m deal to sign Donny van de Beek earlier in the week and know a deal for Sancho would cost them in the region of £108m .
It would therefore require a combined fee of nearly £150m to attract Van de Beek and Sancho , a total they have never exceeded in a single summer transfer window on permanent additions .
MEN Sport reported back in June that Havertz was keen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer but that he would only consider a move to a team playing in the Champions League .
It naturally opened the door for a potential move to Old Trafford in the current window following United 's third-placed finish in the Premier League , but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side remained focused on pursuing Sancho instead .
Havertz made it clear early on he was keen to play regularly next season and consolidate a place in the Germany team ahead of consecutive tournament years in 2021 and 2022 .
It is also understood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to compete in the Champions League following Lverkusen 's group stage exit from the competition last season .
Sancho remains the priority target for United this summer and while there is believed to be room in the budget for his club-record valuation , the club do not want to pay the full fee up front as there are other areas of the squad that need reinforcing .
United are open to signing a new centre-back if the right candidate is available for an acceptable fee this summer and the club are monitoring Real @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United had no intention of meeting Kai Havertz's asking price as they opted against a move for the attacking midfielder in the summer transfer window.
German international Havertz sealed a £71million transfer to Chelsea earlier this week as he became the second-most expensive signing in the club's history.
Havertz is the seventh summer addition for Frank Lampard's side after Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Xavier Mbuyamba, Malang Sarr, Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva.
MEN Sport understand United had no interest in moving for Havertz while they still pursued a deal for priority target Jadon Sancho, with the 21-year-old viewed as a possible alternative to the Borussia Dortmund star rather than an additional signing.
United completed a £34.6m deal to sign Donny van de Beek earlier in the week and know a deal for Sancho would cost them in the region of £108m. It would therefore require a combined fee of nearly £150m to attract Van de Beek and Sancho, a total they have never exceeded in a single summer transfer window on permanent additions.
MEN Sport reported back in June that Havertz was keen to sign for a Premier League side this summer but that he would only consider a move to a team playing in the Champions League.
It naturally opened the door for a potential move to Old Trafford in the current window following United's third-placed finish in the Premier League, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side remained focused on pursuing Sancho instead.
Havertz made it clear early on he was keen to play regularly next season and consolidate a place in the Germany team ahead of consecutive tournament years in 2021 and 2022.
It is also understood the 21-year-old had a 'huge desire' to compete in the Champions League following Lverkusen's group stage exit from the competition last season.
Sancho remains the priority target for United this summer and while there is believed to be room in the budget for his club-record valuation, the club do not want to pay the full fee up front as there are other areas of the squad that need reinforcing.
United are open to signing a new centre-back if the right candidate is available for an acceptable fee this summer and the club are monitoring Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Next phase of £1bn canalside transformation to go ahead with 182 more apartments

The next phase of a £1bn canalside transformation is set to go ahead with 182 more apartments , seven townhouses and some new office space approved .
Salford 's Middlewood Locks , where hundreds of homes have already been built and 546 more are currently under construction , will now see a third phase of development which includes an extended plaza and new park .
Two new blocks , 10 and 12 storeys in height , will be built alongside seven townhouses and 970 sqm of commercial space within a two storey building .
The 25-acre `` urban neighbourhood '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Bolton and Bury canal to the east of Oldfield Road in Salford could have more than 2,000 new dwellings built by the time the development is complete .
Salford City Council 's planning panel approved the third phase on Thursday .
Planning officer Amy Smith told councillors that the materials for the new buildings have been chosen to respect Salford 's `` industrial heritage '' .
She said : `` The development will be set within four distinct blocks with the apartments orientated roughly north to south , the townhouses fronting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the heart of the development within the plaza area .
“ The development includes continued public realm improvements , a landscape podium above and an undercroft car park .
“ Phase 3 will enhance the key linkages already established between Oldfield Road and East Ordsall Lane with additional pedestrian and cycle routes and the inclusion of an upgraded link bridge over the canal to connect the public realm areas .
“ The low rise townhouses along the canal frontage serve to provide some human scale natural surveillance and activity onto the canalside walkway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 51 parking spaces between them , including three disabled bays and five motorcycle spaces , with 40 residents ' bicycle spaces .
Electric vehicle charging points will be available outside the secure car park .
There will be a large glazed entrance between the townhouses and offices .
A multi-functional space with lawns , plants and communal seating will also be created complete with children ’ s play equipment and safety surfacing .
Ms Smith added : “ The development of Phase 3 will complete the public realm improvements to the western side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public realm improvements include further canalside landscaping , creating a green wooded spine through the site , softening the development edge , an extension of the plaza space , canalside seating , water safety equipment and 11 external cycle hoops for visitors .
“ A park area will be provided at the canal boat turning head , maximising the south-facing profile .
The upgraded link bridge over the canal will provide the opportunity to introduce artwork screening to the side of the bridge . ''

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The next phase of a £1bn canalside transformation is set to go ahead with 182 more apartments, seven townhouses and some new office space approved.
Salford's Middlewood Locks, where hundreds of homes have already been built and 546 more are currently under construction, will now see a third phase of development which includes an extended plaza and new park.
Two new blocks, 10 and 12 storeys in height, will be built alongside seven townhouses and 970 sqm of commercial space within a two storey building.
The 25-acre "urban neighbourhood", which is centred around the Manchester, Bolton and Bury canal to the east of Oldfield Road in Salford could have more than 2,000 new dwellings built by the time the development is complete.
(Image: Whittam Cox Architects)
Salford City Council's planning panel approved the third phase on Thursday.
Planning officer Amy Smith told councillors that the materials for the new buildings have been chosen to respect Salford's "industrial heritage".
She said: "The development will be set within four distinct blocks with the apartments orientated roughly north to south, the townhouses fronting the canalside walkway and the commercial units at the heart of the development within the plaza area.
“The development includes continued public realm improvements, a landscape podium above and an undercroft car park.
“Phase 3 will enhance the key linkages already established between Oldfield Road and East Ordsall Lane with additional pedestrian and cycle routes and the inclusion of an upgraded link bridge over the canal to connect the public realm areas.
“The low rise townhouses along the canal frontage serve to provide some human scale natural surveillance and activity onto the canalside walkway."
The new buildings will have 51 parking spaces between them, including three disabled bays and five motorcycle spaces, with 40 residents' bicycle spaces.
Electric vehicle charging points will be available outside the secure car park.
There will be a large glazed entrance between the townhouses and offices.
A multi-functional space with lawns, plants and communal seating will also be created complete with children’s play equipment and safety surfacing.
(Image: Whittam Cox Architects)
Ms Smith added: “The development of Phase 3 will complete the public realm improvements to the western side of East Ordsall Lane.
"The public realm improvements include further canalside landscaping, creating a green wooded spine through the site, softening the development edge, an extension of the plaza space, canalside seating, water safety equipment and 11 external cycle hoops for visitors.
“A park area will be provided at the canal boat turning head, maximising the south-facing profile. The upgraded link bridge over the canal will provide the opportunity to introduce artwork screening to the side of the bridge."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Police charge protesters after Extinction Rebellion protest at printing site

Police have charged 26 people with aggravated trespass after Extinction Rebellion protesters staged a demonstration at a newspaper printing site .
The incident happened at the Newsprinters site in Knowsley on Friday night ( September 4 ) .
A number of people from Greater Manchester are among 26 who have now been charged with aggravated trespass by Merseyside Police .
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All have been bailed with conditions to appear at Liverpool Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates ' Court on January 8 and 13 .
Their bail conditions include not to enter Merseyside and not to contact any witness or News International employees by self , servant or agent .
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Police have charged 26 people with aggravated trespass after Extinction Rebellion protesters staged a demonstration at a newspaper printing site.
The incident happened at the Newsprinters site in Knowsley on Friday night (September 4).
A number of people from Greater Manchester are among 26 who have now been charged with aggravated trespass by Merseyside Police.
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They include Neil Traynor, 37, of Mosspark Road, Stretford; Frances Henderson, 21, of Alan Road, Withington; Meredith Dickenson, 22, of Liverpool Road, Manchester; and Hamish Haynes, 46, of Quarry Clough, Stalybridge.
All have been bailed with conditions to appear at Liverpool Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on January 8 and 13.
Their bail conditions include not to enter Merseyside and not to contact any witness or News International employees by self, servant or agent.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Heartbroken Kate Garraway gives update on husband Derek Draper's health

Kate Garraway has detailed the devastating effects coronavirus has had on husband Derek Draper as he struggles to recover from the disease .
The presenter has revealed the moment she first saw him via Facetime - and how he looks unrecognisable after his weight plummeted by eight stone as he battled the virus .
Former lobbyist and political adviser Derek , 53 , was taken to hospital on March 29 after struggling to breathe , with doctors eventually putting him in an induced coma on April 5 .
Doctors told Kate he was the sickest patient they had ever treated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He has been through organ shutdown , lung and kidney failure and now struggles to digest food .
While he no longer has the virus , Derek still remains seriously-ill in an induced coma in hospital with medics unable to say if - or when - he will recover .
The Good Morning Britain star told You magazine : “ We hope and believe he will come out of it , but we just don ’ t know .
“ The heart of the family has been ripped out and we don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get it back.
” Garraway said it was a shock the first time she saw him over a video call , adding : “ He ’ s lost nearly eight stone in weight , a lot of it muscle throughout his body .
“ He looked worn-out , thin and pale with dark circles under his eyes and there were lots of tubes.
” She went on : `` At first it was all about Derek 's lungs , but then his kidneys started failing and he was on dialysis .
Now they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the body : most recently Derek 's been having problems with his intestines .
`` The absorption of food and vomiting are problems and they 're trying to work out whether that 's because his cells do n't produce the enzymes to digest .
His liver and heart and blood vessels have been affected . ''
Kate , who has now returned to work at Good Morning Britain , said she 's been 'consumed with fear ' throughout Derek 's illness , but has had to pull herself together for the kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Darcey and son Billy , were due to renew their vows on their wedding anniversary on Thursday , after Derek proposed again after Garraway left the I ’ m A Celebrity jungle last December .
She said : “ I felt I saw everything in a new light [ after the jungle ] .
“ I ’ d always known family and friends and love were the most important thing , but after the jungle that brought it into focus even more .
“ Darcey was very excited : she was planning a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d have had me wearing .
But now that won ’ t be happening and our anniversary will be very strange.
” Derek has now emerged from his coma but is still only minimally conscious , with Kate explaining their children have n't seen him in person for almost six months - although she is able to be by his side in hospital .
She said she has had to keep things together for the sake of her children , adding : “ There ’ s been more than the odd day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with fear .
“ But as a mum you can ’ t go to bed and cry for 24 hours .
Children don ’ t choose when they ’ re going to be upset ; you say : ‘ It ’ s 9pm , I ’ m going to bed , I ’ ve got to be up at 2am for work , ’ and that ’ s when they suddenly want to talk about Dad , so of course you just have to say , ‘ OK , let ’ s talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star stressed she will not give up believing he can recover , saying : “ What you have to keep thinking is there were so many moments when doctors thought we ’ d lost Derek or were about to , and he ’ s still here .
There is still hope.
” It has also been confirmed that Garraway will return to present her show on Smooth Radio from September 14 .
Garraway said in a statement : “ I ’ m delighted to be returning to my morning show on Smooth and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big support to me .
“ Things are still hugely challenging and a long way from being normal , but I ’ d like to think that this will give Derek yet another opportunity to hear my voice as well as many of the songs we both love .
“ My heartfelt thanks go to Myleene Klass who has been brilliantly caretaking the show for me and to all my regular listeners for their messages of support .
I can ’ t imagine there ’ s a more relaxing job to return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward to getting back into the studio .
”

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Kate Garraway has detailed the devastating effects coronavirus has had on husband Derek Draper as he struggles to recover from the disease.
The presenter has revealed the moment she first saw him via Facetime - and how he looks unrecognisable after his weight plummeted by eight stone as he battled the virus.
Former lobbyist and political adviser Derek, 53, was taken to hospital on March 29 after struggling to breathe, with doctors eventually putting him in an induced coma on April 5.
Doctors told Kate he was the sickest patient they had ever treated who has managed to survive this long. He has been through organ shutdown, lung and kidney failure and now struggles to digest food.
While he no longer has the virus, Derek still remains seriously-ill in an induced coma in hospital with medics unable to say if - or when - he will recover.
The Good Morning Britain star told You magazine: “We hope and believe he will come out of it, but we just don’t know.
“The heart of the family has been ripped out and we don’t know if we will ever get it back.”
(Image: ITV)
Garraway said it was a shock the first time she saw him over a video call, adding: “He’s lost nearly eight stone in weight, a lot of it muscle throughout his body.
“He looked worn-out, thin and pale with dark circles under his eyes and there were lots of tubes.”
She went on: "At first it was all about Derek's lungs, but then his kidneys started failing and he was on dialysis. Now they've realised Covid can affect every cell of the body: most recently Derek's been having problems with his intestines.
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"The absorption of food and vomiting are problems and they're trying to work out whether that's because his cells don't produce the enzymes to digest. His liver and heart and blood vessels have been affected."
Kate, who has now returned to work at Good Morning Britain, said she's been 'consumed with fear' throughout Derek's illness, but has had to pull herself together for the kids.
The couple, who share daughter Darcey and son Billy, were due to renew their vows on their wedding anniversary on Thursday, after Derek proposed again after Garraway left the I’m A Celebrity jungle last December.
She said: “I felt I saw everything in a new light [after the jungle].
“I’d always known family and friends and love were the most important thing, but after the jungle that brought it into focus even more.
“Darcey was very excited: she was planning a second wedding – God knows what she’d have had me wearing. But now that won’t be happening and our anniversary will be very strange.”
Derek has now emerged from his coma but is still only minimally conscious, with Kate explaining their children haven't seen him in person for almost six months - although she is able to be by his side in hospital.
She said she has had to keep things together for the sake of her children, adding: “There’s been more than the odd day when I’ve just been consumed with fear.
“But as a mum you can’t go to bed and cry for 24 hours. Children don’t choose when they’re going to be upset; you say: ‘It’s 9pm, I’m going to bed, I’ve got to be up at 2am for work,’ and that’s when they suddenly want to talk about Dad, so of course you just have to say, ‘OK, let’s talk about it.'”
The TV star stressed she will not give up believing he can recover, saying: “What you have to keep thinking is there were so many moments when doctors thought we’d lost Derek or were about to, and he’s still here. There is still hope.”
It has also been confirmed that Garraway will return to present her show on Smooth Radio from September 14.
Garraway said in a statement: “I’m delighted to be returning to my morning show on Smooth and to my Global family who have been a big support to me.
“Things are still hugely challenging and a long way from being normal, but I’d like to think that this will give Derek yet another opportunity to hear my voice as well as many of the songs we both love.
“My heartfelt thanks go to Myleene Klass who has been brilliantly caretaking the show for me and to all my regular listeners for their messages of support. I can’t imagine there’s a more relaxing job to return to and I’m really looking forward to getting back into the studio.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Four more Manchester United players deserve new squad numbers

Marcos Rojo had a longer mid-season holiday in Argentina than Carlos Tevez .
Rojo left for his homeland before the January transfer window had opened - more than a month before his loan was announced - and he flouted lockdown rules more times than he played for Estudiantes .
Two weeks after touching down in Manchester , Rojo was back at Carrington on Friday to remind United supporters he is still lingering .
This is the fifth summer of the last six they are trying to offload Rojo and in the only summer they did n't he was injured .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rojo , 30 , and part-finance a move for a centre half in 2018 he revoked his five squad number and assigned Rojo 16 .
Previously worn by Michael Carrick and Roy Keane , that was always too flattering for Rojo even if it is - or was - his tournament number at the last two World Cups .
Rojo has not played for Argentina since he was embarrassed by Kylian Mbappe .
Mason Greenwood was entirely deserving of the number 11 honour this week and few feel he will fade away whilst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Traditionalists will note 11 is synonymous with a left winer and , though Greenwood never plays there , he is left-footed and such an all-round attacker he troubles full-backs on both flanks ; as well as centre halves .
Brandon Williams was upgraded from 53 to 33 in a move that Louis van Gaal would approve of .
Van Gaal enforced a squad number change on James Wilson from 47 to 49 in 2014 , convinced a centre forward should have a ' 9 ' in their number .
Wilson was bumped up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rescinded and reassigned to Marcus Rashford by Mourinho .
Luke Shaw requested a change from 3 to 23 - his old number - after a season and Mourinho parted with tradition by choosing full-back numbers - 2 and 3 - for centre-back signings Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly .
Nothing will ever appear as incongruous as 'Owen 7 ' .
Greenwood and Williams are not the only players who should be rewarded with new numbers .
If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is as passive aggressive as Mourinho he would revoke numbers , among them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starter of two Premier League games last term and who last made a matchday squad in February .
Jones has not been spotted at Carrington since pre-season training restarted .
Four is usually reserved for a midfielder and Jones briefly flourished in front of the back four , but that was so long ago Kenny Dalglish was managing Liverpool .
Donny van de Beek has a four in his new number , chosen in homage to his friend Abdelhak Nouri , who awoke from a coma after nearly three years in March .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a new squad number for Dean Henderson , which was inevitable in the wake of his five-year contract that was devoid of a loan agreement .
Henderson is well worthy of 13 , a goalkeeping number occupied by the now fourth-choice Lee Grant , aged 37 and preparing for a possible coaching transition .
Being as cocksure as Henderson is , he might prefer a different number from one associated with back-up 'keepers .
Seven , 19 , 26 , 27 , and 28 are the available numbers under 30 and others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to add to their outgoings .
Axel Tuanzebe , on 38 since he was a 17-year-old , and Scott McTominay , the number 39 all his playing career , require numbers that better reflect their seniority .
From Nicky Butt to Rashford , via Gerard Pique , Danny Welbeck and Wilson , 19 has mainly been an academy number ( lest we forget Dwight Yorke and Eric Djemba-Djemba ) and McTominay has more than earned it .
Twenty-eight was hardly auspicious for Angel Gomes , Morgan Schneiderlin , Anderson , Alexander Buttner , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ esoteric significance : it was the first permanent squad number David Beckham wore and there is a recurring academy theme that makes it suitable for Tuanzebe .
Teden Mengi helped United equal an academy record for debuts in a single season with 71 on his back and is in the same pool of central defensive options that some dead wood are floating around in .
Mengi , captain of the Under-18s last term , is expected to skipper the Under-23s and could be in and out of first-team training .
With most of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on loan , recognising the 18-year-old 's progress is another incentive for Mengi to kick on .
He could have Tevez 's old 32 .

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Marcos Rojo had a longer mid-season holiday in Argentina than Carlos Tevez. Rojo left for his homeland before the January transfer window had opened - more than a month before his loan was announced - and he flouted lockdown rules more times than he played for Estudiantes.
Two weeks after touching down in Manchester, Rojo was back at Carrington on Friday to remind United supporters he is still lingering. This is the fifth summer of the last six they are trying to offload Rojo and in the only summer they didn't he was injured.
Jose Mourinho was so keen to sell Rojo, 30, and part-finance a move for a centre half in 2018 he revoked his five squad number and assigned Rojo 16. Previously worn by Michael Carrick and Roy Keane, that was always too flattering for Rojo even if it is - or was - his tournament number at the last two World Cups. Rojo has not played for Argentina in a competitive international since he was embarrassed by Kylian Mbappe.
Mason Greenwood was entirely deserving of the number 11 honour this week and few feel he will fade away whilst wearing it as Adnan Januzaj did. Traditionalists will note 11 is synonymous with a left winer and, though Greenwood never plays there, he is left-footed and such an all-round attacker he troubles full-backs on both flanks; as well as centre halves.
Brandon Williams was upgraded from 53 to 33 in a move that Louis van Gaal would approve of. Van Gaal enforced a squad number change on James Wilson from 47 to 49 in 2014, convinced a centre forward should have a '9' in their number. Wilson was bumped up to 19 for 2015-16 until it was rescinded and reassigned to Marcus Rashford by Mourinho.
Luke Shaw requested a change from 3 to 23 - his old number - after a season and Mourinho parted with tradition by choosing full-back numbers - 2 and 3 - for centre-back signings Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly. Nothing will ever appear as incongruous as 'Owen 7'.
Greenwood and Williams are not the only players who should be rewarded with new numbers. If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is as passive aggressive as Mourinho he would revoke numbers, among them the 4 from Phil Jones, a starter of two Premier League games last term and who last made a matchday squad in February. Jones has not been spotted at Carrington since pre-season training restarted.
Four is usually reserved for a midfielder and Jones briefly flourished in front of the back four, but that was so long ago Kenny Dalglish was managing Liverpool. Donny van de Beek has a four in his new number, chosen in homage to his friend Abdelhak Nouri, who awoke from a coma after nearly three years in March.
The new United 34 means there will be a new squad number for Dean Henderson, which was inevitable in the wake of his five-year contract that was devoid of a loan agreement. Henderson is well worthy of 13, a goalkeeping number occupied by the now fourth-choice Lee Grant, aged 37 and preparing for a possible coaching transition. Being as cocksure as Henderson is, he might prefer a different number from one associated with back-up 'keepers.
Seven, 19, 26, 27, and 28 are the available numbers under 30 and others will be freed up if United manage to add to their outgoings. Axel Tuanzebe, on 38 since he was a 17-year-old, and Scott McTominay, the number 39 all his playing career, require numbers that better reflect their seniority.
From Nicky Butt to Rashford, via Gerard Pique, Danny Welbeck and Wilson, 19 has mainly been an academy number (lest we forget Dwight Yorke and Eric Djemba-Djemba) and McTominay has more than earned it. Twenty-eight was hardly auspicious for Angel Gomes, Morgan Schneiderlin, Anderson, Alexander Buttner, and Darron Gibson but there is some esoteric significance: it was the first permanent squad number David Beckham wore and there is a recurring academy theme that makes it suitable for Tuanzebe.
Teden Mengi helped United equal an academy record for debuts in a single season with 71 on his back and is in the same pool of central defensive options that some dead wood are floating around in. Mengi, captain of the Under-18s last term, is expected to skipper the Under-23s and could be in and out of first-team training. With most of the older U23s due to head out on loan, recognising the 18-year-old's progress is another incentive for Mengi to kick on.
He could have Tevez's old 32.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--One person dead and seven injured in Birmingham stabbings

A murder investigation has been launched after multiple people were stabbed in Birmingham city centre overnight .
West Midlands Police have confirmed one man has died following the incident in the early hours of Sunday morning .
Officers have also confirmed seven people have been hurt .
A man and a woman have also suffered serious injuries , with another five also hurt although their injuries are not thought to be life threatening .
Police say the stabbings took place between 12:30am and 2:20am and that the incidents are all thought to be linked .
Police declared a major incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were called to reports of a knife attack in the early hours of Sunday , with further stabbings later being reported .
Detectives are now following several lines of enquiry and have advised there will be an increased uniform and armed response in the city centre .
`` We continue to hold a number of scenes across the city , including Livery Street , Irving Street and Hurst Street , '' the force added in a statement .
The force denied reports of gunshots being fired , and added “ it would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the incident ” .
A police cordon has been put up at the junction of Hurst Street and Bromsgrove Street .
Police tape is also in place in Irving Street near to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School .
Blue forensic tents have been erected on nearby Barwick Street and two other tents were erected in Irving Street , close to the gates of a primary school .
Chief Superintendent Steve Graham , responsible for policing in Birmingham , said : “ The events during the early hours of this morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Please be assured that we are doing absolutely everything we can to find whoever was responsible and try to understand what exactly happened .
“ We have well-rehearsed plans for dealing with major incidents .
Your safety is always our priority and that ’ s why you ’ ll see an increase in officers on the streets .
“ In the meantime , we ’ d ask anyone who ’ s in the city to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to us.
” The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night ’ s events are truly terrible and have shocked the people of Birmingham , the West Midlands and the country .
“ My first thoughts are with the victims and their families at this time .
“ I have every faith in West Midlands Police who are working extremely quickly on this investigation .
“ My thanks also go to the ambulance and hospital staff who are working around the clock to help those who have been injured .
”

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A murder investigation has been launched after multiple people were stabbed in Birmingham city centre overnight.
West Midlands Police have confirmed one man has died following the incident in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Officers have also confirmed seven people have been hurt.
A man and a woman have also suffered serious injuries, with another five also hurt although their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
Police say the stabbings took place between 12:30am and 2:20am and that the incidents are all thought to be linked.
Police declared a major incident following the events, after emergency services were called to reports of a knife attack in the early hours of Sunday, with further stabbings later being reported.
Detectives are now following several lines of enquiry and have advised there will be an increased uniform and armed response in the city centre.
"We continue to hold a number of scenes across the city, including Livery Street, Irving Street and Hurst Street," the force added in a statement.
The force denied reports of gunshots being fired, and added “it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident”.
A police cordon has been put up at the junction of Hurst Street and Bromsgrove Street. Police tape is also in place in Irving Street near to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School.
Blue forensic tents have been erected on nearby Barwick Street and two other tents were erected in Irving Street, close to the gates of a primary school.
Chief Superintendent Steve Graham, responsible for policing in Birmingham, said: “The events during the early hours of this morning are tragic, shocking and understandably frightening.
“Please be assured that we are doing absolutely everything we can to find whoever was responsible and try to understand what exactly happened.
“We have well-rehearsed plans for dealing with major incidents. Your safety is always our priority and that’s why you’ll see an increase in officers on the streets.
“In the meantime, we’d ask anyone who’s in the city to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to us.”
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson, said: “Last night’s events are truly terrible and have shocked the people of Birmingham, the West Midlands and the country.
“My first thoughts are with the victims and their families at this time.
“I have every faith in West Midlands Police who are working extremely quickly on this investigation.
“My thanks also go to the ambulance and hospital staff who are working around the clock to help those who have been injured.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Asda's new eco initiative could add to shopping bill for unsuspecting customers

Shoppers could be caught out by extra costs on their shopping bill as Asda pilots a new eco-friendly initiative .
From Monday ( September 7 ) , the supermarket will no longer offer plastic bags for fruit and veg in some stores in a bid to reduce waste .
Instead , customers will have to provide their own , or pay for a recyclable 'Veggio ' bag , made from recycled plastic bottles .
Kevin Patel , director of produce at Asda , told The Sun : `` This is a really exciting step in our journey as we continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduce unnecessary plastic from across the business .
`` We know that our customers and colleagues are really passionate about sustainability and we want to make it as easy as possible for them to do their bit for the environment , without having to compromise on quality . ''
The new recycled fruit and veg bags will cost 30p each - but can be reused .
They can also be used to rinse produce before use , and also claim to be mould repellant .
Stores in Bridgend , Glasshoughton , Harrogate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and two in York are involved in the trial , which will take place for four weeks .
And if feedback is positive , bosses say they could make the change permanent across all of its UK stores .
The move follows the government 's 5p plastic bag levy , which has proved very successful at cutting consumption .
Overall , sales of single-use plastic carrier bags dropped more than 95 % since the charge was introduced in October 2015 .
In the past 12 months , Asda , Marks and Spencer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Co-operative Group , Tesco and Waitrose sold 226m bags – 322m fewer than in 2018-19 .
The cost of a disposable plastic bag is set to double in supermarkets from next April .

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Shoppers could be caught out by extra costs on their shopping bill as Asda pilots a new eco-friendly initiative.
From Monday (September 7), the supermarket will no longer offer plastic bags for fruit and veg in some stores in a bid to reduce waste.
Instead, customers will have to provide their own, or pay for a recyclable 'Veggio' bag, made from recycled plastic bottles.
Kevin Patel, director of produce at Asda, told The Sun: "This is a really exciting step in our journey as we continue to look at innovative ways we can reduce unnecessary plastic from across the business.
"We know that our customers and colleagues are really passionate about sustainability and we want to make it as easy as possible for them to do their bit for the environment, without having to compromise on quality."
The new recycled fruit and veg bags will cost 30p each - but can be reused. They can also be used to rinse produce before use, and also claim to be mould repellant.
Stores in Bridgend, Glasshoughton, Harrogate, Killingbeck, Middleton, Quedgeley, Swansea and two in York are involved in the trial, which will take place for four weeks.
And if feedback is positive, bosses say they could make the change permanent across all of its UK stores.
The move follows the government's 5p plastic bag levy, which has proved very successful at cutting consumption.
Overall, sales of single-use plastic carrier bags dropped more than 95% since the charge was introduced in October 2015.
In the past 12 months, Asda, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, the Co-operative Group, Tesco and Waitrose sold 226m bags – 322m fewer than in 2018-19.
The cost of a disposable plastic bag is set to double in supermarkets from next April.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Mum furious after son is sent home from new school for wrong uniform

A fuming mum has slammed her son 's new school after he was sent home minutes after arriving for not having the correct uniform .
Hayley Dainton says 11-year-old Oliver was just 15 minutes into his first day when she was called to collect him because he was wearing a black sweatshirt - instead of the official school sweatshirt .
He also had a pair of white trainers on , instead of black shoes as required by the school .
Hayley said she ordered the correct uniform after saving all summer , but it did n't arrive in time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports .
Oliver 's school , Hanham Woods Academy in Bristol , operates a house system and requires pupils to wear the official school sweatshir , a white shirt and a tie in the colours of the house they are put into .
Hayley said the only school uniform shop that stocked the uniform has been closed to walk-in customers since March because of coronavirus and is taking online orders only , with an apparent 10-day delivery backlog .
“ Oliver was very smart , and I really tried to get him looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he had a black sweatshirt and he was able to borrow his big sister ’ s tie as she ’ s not back in til next week , ” Hayley said .
“ It is a real struggle for parents on a budget to be able to afford this expensive school uniform and shoes , and I ’ ve been saving up as much as I could all summer .
`` In the end , when I went to buy Oliver ’ s uniform I found there ’ s a ten-day delivery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come in time .
“ I think it was the trainers that first caught their eye , but when they saw that he didn ’ t have the sweatshirt with the badge on , they didn ’ t let him go up to class , and then took him to a store to put on someone else ’ s stuff - he objected to this , and I understand why given the coronavirus , and they called me .
“ It was about 15 minutes or more after I ’ d dropped him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to let me know he ’ d settled in ok , but no they were telling me to pick him there and then .
“ I am disgusted with the school ’ s expectations , ” said the mum-of-five .
“ Most schools have relaxed their uniform policy until next term , as they understand the struggles parents have had with uniform orders because of the pandemic .
“ My son has not got off to a good start at all , and it ’ s all down to being picked on about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He hasn ’ t even seen inside his classroom.
” “ You would have thought they would have given him and me a little bit of time to get sorted , I have four children at school , and this is a huge expense , ” she added .
Hanham Woods Academy ’ s principal Steve Kneller said the school supported parents who asked for help with school uniform .
“ In its most recent guidance the government has been clear about encouraging all schools to return to their usual uniform policies in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ At Hanham Woods Academy we pride ourselves on having high expectations , including smart appearance , and were delighted at how well our new Year 7 students arrived at the academy yesterday ( Wednesday ) and our Year 11 students today .
“ During our inspection last year , which resulted in a ‘ Good ’ judgement from Ofsted , the lead inspector commented on how smartly the students wear the uniform , and how the uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the positive tone and ethos of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for support with uniform , we do of course ensure that we offer support , including providing uniform for those most who need it .
“ We look forward to welcoming all of our remaining students back to school next week – we are genuinely excited to see them . ''

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A fuming mum has slammed her son's new school after he was sent home minutes after arriving for not having the correct uniform.
Hayley Dainton says 11-year-old Oliver was just 15 minutes into his first day when she was called to collect him because he was wearing a black sweatshirt - instead of the official school sweatshirt.
He also had a pair of white trainers on, instead of black shoes as required by the school.
Hayley said she ordered the correct uniform after saving all summer, but it didn't arrive in time for the new school year, Bristol Live reports.
Oliver's school, Hanham Woods Academy in Bristol, operates a house system and requires pupils to wear the official school sweatshir, a white shirt and a tie in the colours of the house they are put into.
Hayley said the only school uniform shop that stocked the uniform has been closed to walk-in customers since March because of coronavirus and is taking online orders only, with an apparent 10-day delivery backlog.
(Image: Bristol Live)
“Oliver was very smart, and I really tried to get him looking the part. He had a shirt, he had a black sweatshirt and he was able to borrow his big sister’s tie as she’s not back in til next week,” Hayley said.
“It is a real struggle for parents on a budget to be able to afford this expensive school uniform and shoes, and I’ve been saving up as much as I could all summer.
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"In the end, when I went to buy Oliver’s uniform I found there’s a ten-day delivery time, and it didn’t come in time.
“I think it was the trainers that first caught their eye, but when they saw that he didn’t have the sweatshirt with the badge on, they didn’t let him go up to class, and then took him to a store to put on someone else’s stuff - he objected to this, and I understand why given the coronavirus, and they called me.
“It was about 15 minutes or more after I’d dropped him off. I thought they were phoning to let me know he’d settled in ok, but no they were telling me to pick him there and then.
“I am disgusted with the school’s expectations,” said the mum-of-five.
“Most schools have relaxed their uniform policy until next term, as they understand the struggles parents have had with uniform orders because of the pandemic.
“My son has not got off to a good start at all, and it’s all down to being picked on about uniform,” she added. “He hasn’t even seen inside his classroom.”
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“You would have thought they would have given him and me a little bit of time to get sorted, I have four children at school, and this is a huge expense,” she added.
Hanham Woods Academy’s principal Steve Kneller said the school supported parents who asked for help with school uniform.
“In its most recent guidance the government has been clear about encouraging all schools to return to their usual uniform policies in the autumn term,” he said.
“At Hanham Woods Academy we pride ourselves on having high expectations, including smart appearance, and were delighted at how well our new Year 7 students arrived at the academy yesterday (Wednesday) and our Year 11 students today.
“During our inspection last year, which resulted in a ‘Good’ judgement from Ofsted, the lead inspector commented on how smartly the students wear the uniform, and how the uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the positive tone and ethos of the school.
“Where families ask us for support with uniform, we do of course ensure that we offer support, including providing uniform for those most who need it.
“We look forward to welcoming all of our remaining students back to school next week – we are genuinely excited to see them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Thiago issues Man Utd update on future and Reguilon transfer hint

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday , 6 September .
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has issued a defiant message about his future amid continued speculation linking him with a move this summer .
The Spanish midfielder has reportedly told the German giants he won ’ t be extending his current contract at the Allianz which expires in 2021 .
This has fuelled rumours of a potential move to Old Trafford however , M.E.N .
Sport understands that Thiago is not a priority target and the player himself has now seemingly shut down any suggesting he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I have not said at any time that I am leaving , ” Thiago ahead of Spain 's UEFA Nations League match against the Ukraine .
“ Every year you put me in a different team .
I am on the sidelines , my future is tomorrow ’ s game right now .
I neither care nor am I interested in what I know I talked.
” David De Gea has sent Manchester United fans into a frenzy after with reported Reds target Sergio Reguilon .
The Real Madrid defender has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a move to Old Trafford .
His future at the Bernabeu remains uncertain , and United are understood to be monitoring his situation .
Left-back Reguilon spent last season on loan at Sevilla and was part of the team that knocked United out of the Europa League in the semi finals - picking up an assist for his side ’ s first goal in the 2-1 win .
The 23-year-old ’ s impressive displays have seen him earn a call-up to the Spain senior squad where he linked up with United stopper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late substitute in the dramatic 1-0 victory over Iceland .
The United youngster replaced captain Harry Kane in the 78th minute and showed some nice touches coming in off the right hand side .
At 18 years old , Greenwood is the third youngest England debutant from United , after Duncan Edwards and Wayne Rooney , as well as the 125th United academy graduate to represent the Three Lions .

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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 6 September.
Thiago Alcantara responds to Manchester United rumours
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has issued a defiant message about his future amid continued speculation linking him with a move this summer.
The Spanish midfielder has reportedly told the German giants he won’t be extending his current contract at the Allianz which expires in 2021.
This has fuelled rumours of a potential move to Old Trafford however, M.E.N. Sport understands that Thiago is not a priority target and the player himself has now seemingly shut down any suggesting he’ll be leaving the Champions League winners.
“I have not said at any time that I am leaving,” Thiago told reporters ahead of Spain's UEFA Nations League match against the Ukraine.
“Every year you put me in a different team. I am on the sidelines, my future is tomorrow’s game right now. I neither care nor am I interested in what I know I talked.”
De Gea fuels Reguilon speculation with social media post
David De Gea has sent Manchester United fans into a frenzy after posting a selfie with reported Reds target Sergio Reguilon.
The Real Madrid defender has been subject of transfer rumours linking him with a move to Old Trafford.
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His future at the Bernabeu remains uncertain, and United are understood to be monitoring his situation.
Left-back Reguilon spent last season on loan at Sevilla and was part of the team that knocked United out of the Europa League in the semi finals - picking up an assist for his side’s first goal in the 2-1 win.
The 23-year-old’s impressive displays have seen him earn a call-up to the Spain senior squad where he linked up with United stopper De Gea.
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Greenwood makes England debut
Mason Greenwood made his senior England debut as a late substitute in the dramatic 1-0 victory over Iceland.
The United youngster replaced captain Harry Kane in the 78th minute and showed some nice touches coming in off the right hand side.
At 18 years old, Greenwood is the third youngest England debutant from United, after Duncan Edwards and Wayne Rooney, as well as the 125th United academy graduate to represent the Three Lions.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Foden can fix England's biggest weakness after passing Iceland test

England kicked off their 2020/21 Nations League campaign with a 1-0 win against Iceland .
It was , in truth , a forgettable encounter .
But it is one that Phil Foden will always remember .
The Manchester City youngster was handed his senior debut by Gareth Southgate in Reykjavik , and the 20-year-old 's start to life as a full international ended in victory .
City teammate Raheem Sterling scored a stoppage-time penalty to finally break down a stubborn Iceland side , who saw Birkir Bjarnason miss a 94th-minute stop-kick .
Southgate ’ s decision to hand Foden his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but his development and form at City meant a call-up was inevitable .
England set up in a 4-3-3 formation against Iceland , which provided the youngster with a degree of familiarity given that City often use a similar system in the Premier League .
Fellow club-mates Kyle Walker and Sterling also started , with the latter operating in a similar area of the pitch .
Foden ’ s position as the left-sided central midfielder allowed him to regularly combine with Sterling , who operated on the left of the front three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s philosophy with England has been to find combinations across the pitch , and the City players could form a decisive duo for club and country in the coming years .
While Iceland don ’ t possess the same high-profile names as England , they do provide a rigid structure that is hard to break down .
As shown at Euro 2016 and other major tournaments , finding a way through such sides has been an issue for England , something which only emphasises the importance of Foden ’ s skill set .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first half , the 20-year-old demonstrated he can help England by adding creativity to the midfield .
He frequently combined with Sterling down the left , and it paid off in the sixth minute as Sterling cut inside to cross for Harry Kane who gave England the lead .
However , the officials ruled the goal out for offside .
Replays later proved that was the wrong call .
Other than a few glimpses on the ball , Foden failed to fashion any meaningful opportunities in the opening 45 minutes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southgate and his coaching staff is the fact that the City youngster was always willing to receive possession and attempt to progress it further forwards .
That was on show right from the outset of the second half , where Foden looked to get further forward between the lines .
He often occupied the same areas that Guardiola instructed him to do during Project Restart .
But , as was the case in the first half , Iceland ’ s low-block defensive set-up limited space for Foden and other attack-minded players to receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from both flanks looked to be the strategy to break down the Iceland defence , but few chances came as a result .
Continued domination of possession from England came with little chance creation and Southgate looked to change the outcome of the game but substituting Foden in the 68th minute .
Bringing on Danny Ings for his first international appearance in five years demonstrated a change in tact and somewhat showed the learning that the 20-year-old still has to do .
An away trip to Iceland presented a difficult task on Foden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because Heimir Hallgrímsson ’ s side showed very few signs of looking to get forward .
Ultimately , that type of test will be something that Foden will learn from .
If he does , he could play a key role in England 's new generation .
The Three Lions ' lack of creative spark in midfield areas over recent years has been their downfall , and changing that could depend on how Southgate ’ s young side develops .
Despite only just being handed his debut , Foden may be viewed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coming years and Saturday ’ s showing should give him a good idea of the challenges ahead at international level .

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England kicked off their 2020/21 Nations League campaign with a 1-0 win against Iceland. It was, in truth, a forgettable encounter. But it is one that Phil Foden will always remember.
The Manchester City youngster was handed his senior debut by Gareth Southgate in Reykjavik, and the 20-year-old's start to life as a full international ended in victory.
City teammate Raheem Sterling scored a stoppage-time penalty to finally break down a stubborn Iceland side, who saw Birkir Bjarnason miss a 94th-minute stop-kick.
Southgate’s decision to hand Foden his senior international debut is a significant moment, but his development and form at City meant a call-up was inevitable.
England set up in a 4-3-3 formation against Iceland, which provided the youngster with a degree of familiarity given that City often use a similar system in the Premier League.
Fellow club-mates Kyle Walker and Sterling also started, with the latter operating in a similar area of the pitch.
Foden’s position as the left-sided central midfielder allowed him to regularly combine with Sterling, who operated on the left of the front three.
A key part of Southgate’s philosophy with England has been to find combinations across the pitch, and the City players could form a decisive duo for club and country in the coming years.
While Iceland don’t possess the same high-profile names as England, they do provide a rigid structure that is hard to break down.
As shown at Euro 2016 and other major tournaments, finding a way through such sides has been an issue for England, something which only emphasises the importance of Foden’s skill set.
Despite failing to create any clear-cut chances in the first half, the 20-year-old demonstrated he can help England by adding creativity to the midfield.
He frequently combined with Sterling down the left, and it paid off in the sixth minute as Sterling cut inside to cross for Harry Kane who gave England the lead. However, the officials ruled the goal out for offside. Replays later proved that was the wrong call.
Other than a few glimpses on the ball, Foden failed to fashion any meaningful opportunities in the opening 45 minutes.
But what will be most encouraging for Southgate and his coaching staff is the fact that the City youngster was always willing to receive possession and attempt to progress it further forwards.
That was on show right from the outset of the second half, where Foden looked to get further forward between the lines.
He often occupied the same areas that Guardiola instructed him to do during Project Restart.
But, as was the case in the first half, Iceland’s low-block defensive set-up limited space for Foden and other attack-minded players to receive the ball.
Frequent switches of play from both flanks looked to be the strategy to break down the Iceland defence, but few chances came as a result.
Continued domination of possession from England came with little chance creation and Southgate looked to change the outcome of the game but substituting Foden in the 68th minute.
Bringing on Danny Ings for his first international appearance in five years demonstrated a change in tact and somewhat showed the learning that the 20-year-old still has to do.
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An away trip to Iceland presented a difficult task on Foden’s international debut – not least because Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side showed very few signs of looking to get forward.
Ultimately, that type of test will be something that Foden will learn from.
If he does, he could play a key role in England's new generation. The Three Lions' lack of creative spark in midfield areas over recent years has been their downfall, and changing that could depend on how Southgate’s young side develops.
Despite only just being handed his debut, Foden may be viewed as a crucial part of that process in the coming years and Saturday’s showing should give him a good idea of the challenges ahead at international level.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Extreme camping experience sees guests suspended 500ft over valley in the Lakes

Daredevils will be able to spend the night camping 500ft above the ground , suspended above the valley floor .
Probably one of the most extreme camping experiences in the UK , Honister ’ s new ‘ Cliffhanger ’ experience sees the camp site hung over the stunning Honister Pass in the Lake District , with only a camp bed separating guests from the gorge .
Offering the ultimate room with a view , the only way guests can reach their bed for the night is by abseiling down the cliff face to reach the camping platform .
The site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the side of Fleetwith Pike - a far-cry from the more traditional camping experience .
Each porta-ledge is a temporary hanging tent system which are used by rock climbers on multiple day climbs .
Manufactured by Cumbria -based outdoor equipment business Aiguille Alpine Equipment , the hanging tents are made up of a fabric covered platform supported by a metal frame and suspended from a secured single point against the cliff-face .
Participants will also need to cross the Infinity Bridge to reach the cliffside - a hair-raising narrow wire bridge suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wear a harness at all times , even while asleep .
They are securely attached to both the tent and the rock face outside , so there is absolutely no risk of falling out .
And staff are at hand nearby .
And if camping at the side of a cliff is n't extreme enough , adventurers can have their tent hung directly from the Infinity Bridge , spanning the crags on Fleetwith Pike , also around 500 feet above ground level .
The experience is weather dependant and availability is limited so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book early to avoid disappointment .
For further information , visit the website here , email activity @ honister.com or call 017687 77230 .
Activity and event coordinator at Honister , Prentice Wilkinson-Weir , says , “ We ’ re thrilled to be able to launch this experience and can ’ t wait to welcome our guests , all of whom will of course need to bring their head for heights !
`` On a clear evening , campers will spend an unforgettable night watching the sun set over The Lake District ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ al-fresco dinner , and in the morning , our guests will all be treated to freshly-prepared bacon butties in our café .
“ No previous experience is necessary to take part in this experience , with the only requirements being a sense of adventure and a basic level of fitness . ''

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Daredevils will be able to spend the night camping 500ft above the ground, suspended above the valley floor.
Probably one of the most extreme camping experiences in the UK, Honister’s new ‘Cliffhanger’ experience sees the camp site hung over the stunning Honister Pass in the Lake District, with only a camp bed separating guests from the gorge.
Offering the ultimate room with a view, the only way guests can reach their bed for the night is by abseiling down the cliff face to reach the camping platform.
The site for the night is a porta-ledge anchored to the side of Fleetwith Pike - a far-cry from the more traditional camping experience.
Each porta-ledge is a temporary hanging tent system which are used by rock climbers on multiple day climbs.
Manufactured by Cumbria -based outdoor equipment business Aiguille Alpine Equipment, the hanging tents are made up of a fabric covered platform supported by a metal frame and suspended from a secured single point against the cliff-face.
Participants will also need to cross the Infinity Bridge to reach the cliffside - a hair-raising narrow wire bridge suspended high above valley.
Campers required to wear a harness at all times, even while asleep. They are securely attached to both the tent and the rock face outside, so there is absolutely no risk of falling out. And staff are at hand nearby.
And if camping at the side of a cliff isn't extreme enough, adventurers can have their tent hung directly from the Infinity Bridge, spanning the crags on Fleetwith Pike, also around 500 feet above ground level.
The experience is weather dependant and availability is limited so it is really important to plan-ahead and book early to avoid disappointment. For further information, visit the website here, email activity@honister.com or call 017687 77230.
Activity and event coordinator at Honister, Prentice Wilkinson-Weir, says, “We’re thrilled to be able to launch this experience and can’t wait to welcome our guests, all of whom will of course need to bring their head for heights!
"On a clear evening, campers will spend an unforgettable night watching the sun set over The Lake District’s stunning landscape, while enjoying an al-fresco dinner, and in the morning, our guests will all be treated to freshly-prepared bacon butties in our café.
“No previous experience is necessary to take part in this experience, with the only requirements being a sense of adventure and a basic level of fitness."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--The items that you may have lying around that can make you some cash on eBay

This year , Mancunians have been on a mission to sort out their homes .
And for many , de-cluttering each room in the house is right at the top of the to-do list .
But while sorting out the miscellaneous items that have accumulated over the years can be a long and boring task to take on - if you 're lucky , you might just be in for a financial reward .
According to thinkmoney , 19 everyday household items likely to be found during a de-clutter could lead to a tidy sum of up to £1,530 if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The research conducted was based on the average sold price of each of the 19 items found on the popular e-commerce website .
Technology tops the list with an 1980 Apple Macintosh computer worth up to £330 online .
And for those who have kept all their mobile phones over the years - if you have an iPhone 1st Generation and a Nokia 3310 , you could pocket £170 .
But it 's not just phones and computers bringing in the big money .
An old typewriter could be worth £150 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parts for £219 and a Harry Potter 1st edition ( print ) could fetch you an easy £65 .
Here 's the full list of 19 household items and the average price they are selling for on eBay :

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This year, Mancunians have been on a mission to sort out their homes.
And for many, de-cluttering each room in the house is right at the top of the to-do list.
But while sorting out the miscellaneous items that have accumulated over the years can be a long and boring task to take on - if you're lucky, you might just be in for a financial reward.
According to thinkmoney, 19 everyday household items likely to be found during a de-clutter could lead to a tidy sum of up to £1,530 if they were all successfully sold on eBay.
The research conducted was based on the average sold price of each of the 19 items found on the popular e-commerce website.
Technology tops the list with an 1980 Apple Macintosh computer worth up to £330 online.
And for those who have kept all their mobile phones over the years - if you have an iPhone 1st Generation and a Nokia 3310, you could pocket £170.
But it's not just phones and computers bringing in the big money.
An old typewriter could be worth £150, a vintage turntable could be sold for parts for £219 and a Harry Potter 1st edition (print) could fetch you an easy £65.
Here's the full list of 19 household items and the average price they are selling for on eBay:
1. 1980 Apple Macintosh computer - £330
2. iPhone 1 st Generation (without box) - £150
3. Vintage typewriter - £96
4. Nokia 3310 - £20
5. Vintage Apple Macintosh cassette tapes - £20 (each)
6. Vintage turntable (for parts) - £219
7. Nintendo Wii (with controllers and games) - £97
8. Vintage Roberts radio - £67
9. Harry Potter 1 st edition print - £65
10. Vintage Sanyo Walkman cassette player - £63
11. Nintendo Gameboy - £45
12. JAWS VHS tape - £15 (each)
13. Vinyl records - £10-15 (each)
14. Nintendo Gameboy games - £5-10 (each)
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15. Vintage Singer sewing machine - £137
16. Royal Daulton figurine - £80
17. Original Pepsi/ Coke crate - £70
18. Vintage cereal boxes - £10-15 (each)
19. Vintage crystal atomiser perfume bottle - £10 (each)


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Inside huge 'fully-immersive' Game of Thrones themed attraction

A huge , 'fully-immersive ' Game of Thrones themed studio tour will soon open its doors to fans in the UK .
Fans of the popular HBO fantasy series will be able to step inside the world of Westeros and beyond throughout the new experience .
It 's tipped to be similar in style to the Harry Potter studio tour in Watford .
According to reports , visitors will be able to wander through the show 's iconic sets - including Dragonstone 's Throne Room and Map Room , Castle Black 's Mess Room , Cersei 's Courtyard in King @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
From the artist 's impressions , it looks pretty impressive .
Plans for the Game of Thrones studio tour were revealed last year , but it was only given the go-ahead by authorities at Armagh City , Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council this month - meaning work can now get underway .
The hotly-anticipated attraction will be located at the Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge - fitting , given Northern Ireland is one of the shows filming locations with some of the most memorable scenes filmed at the studios .
Fans will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the series , and get a close look at costumes and props used in the show .
Guests will also be able to go behind-the-scenes in the makeup and prosthetics department home to the show 's graphic special effects .
Visitors will also be able to marvel at the Game of Thrones armoury , featuring the wide range of weapons used by the characters in the show .
There are also plans to replicate a studio catering experience in an in-house restaurant at the site .
No firm date has yet been set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and it has not been revealed how much tickets are expected to be , but it is promised to be a `` deeply immersive and sensory experience '' .

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A huge, 'fully-immersive' Game of Thrones themed studio tour will soon open its doors to fans in the UK.
Fans of the popular HBO fantasy series will be able to step inside the world of Westeros and beyond throughout the new experience.
It's tipped to be similar in style to the Harry Potter studio tour in Watford.
According to reports, visitors will be able to wander through the show's iconic sets - including Dragonstone's Throne Room and Map Room, Castle Black's Mess Room, Cersei's Courtyard in King's Landing and even the famous Winterfell.
From the artist's impressions, it looks pretty impressive.
(Image: HBO Game of Thrones¨ Studio Tour)
Plans for the Game of Thrones studio tour were revealed last year, but it was only given the go-ahead by authorities at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council this month - meaning work can now get underway.
The hotly-anticipated attraction will be located at the Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge - fitting, given Northern Ireland is one of the shows filming locations with some of the most memorable scenes filmed at the studios.
Fans will be able to wander authentic sets from the series, and get a close look at costumes and props used in the show. Guests will also be able to go behind-the-scenes in the makeup and prosthetics department home to the show's graphic special effects.
(Image: HBO Game of Thrones¨ Studio Tour)
Visitors will also be able to marvel at the Game of Thrones armoury, featuring the wide range of weapons used by the characters in the show.
There are also plans to replicate a studio catering experience in an in-house restaurant at the site.
No firm date has yet been set for the opening of the new attraction, and it has not been revealed how much tickets are expected to be, but it is promised to be a "deeply immersive and sensory experience".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--A third of Mancunians realised they don't like their jobs post-lockdown

This year has been one of the most challenging times the nation has faced for decades .
And as the pandemic continues to create an uncertain future , it has prompted some of us to re-evaluate our lifestyles and reconsider what is most important to us .
And for many Mancunians , this had led us to question just how happy we are in our nine-to-fives .
A nationwide survey of more than 2,000 British workers - carried out by The National Lottery - has revealed that over a third ( 38 per cent ) of those polled in Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not like their jobs .
Another 30pc said they now feel they want to do something 'for the greater good ' .
Spending more time inside than ever before has clearly created more appreciation of the great outdoors with 'gardener ' being Mancunians ' new number one job ambition .
But it was clear that this year has also brought out our more nurturing sides with 'teacher ' , 'carer ' and 'nurse ' taking the second , third and fifth spots .
( Of course , aspiring to be a YouTube @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list for many as becoming a 'YouTube Star ' steals fourth place ) .
Although we 're a typically self-assured bunch - almost half ( 47pc ) of Mancunians admitted that 'lack of confidence ' is what 's stopping them from reaching for dream positions .
A total of 40pc of those questioned also said their biggest worry was having the necessary funds .
But surprisingly - if a Mancunian was to win the lottery only a third said they would give up work with 27pc revealing that on winning they would start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester winner did .
Sean Lloyd from Stockport , who scooped £1.8M on Lotto five years ago , quit his job as a bus driver and launched his own company , Curious !
, making healthy , vegan sauces .
Sean said : “ I had always wanted to start my own company .
It had been an ambition of mine for as long as I can remember .
`` Winning the lottery made this possible .
“ I have more time on my hands and obviously the money behind me to give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passion in life .
“ I now have my own sauce which I sell at food markets across the country and I am also hoping to get into retail stores too.
” Commenting on the findings , Camelot ’ s senior winners ’ advisor , Andy Carter said : “ 2020 seems to have left many of us wanting more from our jobs , thinking about what our next career move might be or jacking it all in to do something that we really love .
“ Our passion for gardening and cooking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has clearly inspired the nation to consider a career overhaul and realise the importance of job satisfaction . ''

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This year has been one of the most challenging times the nation has faced for decades.
And as the pandemic continues to create an uncertain future, it has prompted some of us to re-evaluate our lifestyles and reconsider what is most important to us.
And for many Mancunians, this had led us to question just how happy we are in our nine-to-fives.
A nationwide survey of more than 2,000 British workers - carried out by The National Lottery - has revealed that over a third (38 per cent) of those polled in Manchester said lockdown had made them realise they do not like their jobs.
Another 30pc said they now feel they want to do something 'for the greater good'.
Spending more time inside than ever before has clearly created more appreciation of the great outdoors with 'gardener' being Mancunians' new number one job ambition.
But it was clear that this year has also brought out our more nurturing sides with 'teacher', 'carer' and 'nurse' taking the second, third and fifth spots.
(Of course, aspiring to be a YouTube sensation is still high on the wish list for many as becoming a 'YouTube Star' steals fourth place).
Mancunians' most wanted jobs post-lock:
1. Gardener (14pc)
2. Teacher (10pc)
3. Carer (9pc)
4. YouTube Star (9pc)
5. Nurse (7pc)
Although we're a typically self-assured bunch - almost half (47pc) of Mancunians admitted that 'lack of confidence' is what's stopping them from reaching for dream positions.
A total of 40pc of those questioned also said their biggest worry was having the necessary funds.
But surprisingly - if a Mancunian was to win the lottery only a third said they would give up work with 27pc revealing that on winning they would start their own business as the 2015 Greater Manchester winner did.
Sean Lloyd from Stockport, who scooped £1.8M on Lotto five years ago, quit his job as a bus driver and launched his own company, Curious!, making healthy, vegan sauces.
Sean said: “I had always wanted to start my own company. It had been an ambition of mine for as long as I can remember.
"Winning the lottery made this possible.
“I have more time on my hands and obviously the money behind me to give me the time to invest in my passion in life.
“I now have my own sauce which I sell at food markets across the country and I am also hoping to get into retail stores too.”
Commenting on the findings, Camelot’s senior winners’ advisor, Andy Carter said: “2020 seems to have left many of us wanting more from our jobs, thinking about what our next career move might be or jacking it all in to do something that we really love.
“Our passion for gardening and cooking in lockdown and months of home schooling has clearly inspired the nation to consider a career overhaul and realise the importance of job satisfaction."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Jorgie Porter is returning to Hollyoaks as Theresa McQueen

Jorgie Porter is making a dramatic comeback to Hollyoaks this autumn .
Jorgie 's character Theresa McQueen will return as part of a huge storyline for the McQueen family to mark the soap ’ s 25th birthday , producers have announced .
Theresa left the village in March 2016 as she headed for a better life in Spain with her daughters Kathleen-Angel and Myra-Pocahontas following a turbulent few years of heart-break , affairs and near-death experiences .
She will reunite with cousins Mercedes , played by Jennifer Metcalfe , and John Paul , played by James Sutton .
Jorgie will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Healey , who plays her cousin Goldie .
Both stars hail from Eccles .
Jorgie , 32 , said about her return to the Channel Four soap : “ I was excited but obviously a bit nervous .
`` What if Theresa has gone out of my body and my mind ?
`` And the anticipation of coming back has taken so long because of lockdown but coming back felt just like home and as if I haven ’ t even been away for five minutes . ''
She added : `` Everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re all amazing and inviting .
`` I ’ ve been on set a few times now and I ’ ve had the best time and Theresa has literally jumped right back in to my body and my mind as if she ’ s never left.
” Theresa will arrive back in Hollyoaks village later this autumn .
Jorgie previously played her from 2008 until 2016 .
The actress was a contestant on the ITV skating show Dancing On Ice in 2012 and in an All Stars version in 2014 .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !

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Jorgie Porter is making a dramatic comeback to Hollyoaks this autumn.
Jorgie's character Theresa McQueen will return as part of a huge storyline for the McQueen family to mark the soap’s 25th birthday, producers have announced.
Theresa left the village in March 2016 as she headed for a better life in Spain with her daughters Kathleen-Angel and Myra-Pocahontas following a turbulent few years of heart-break, affairs and near-death experiences.
She will reunite with cousins Mercedes, played by Jennifer Metcalfe, and John Paul, played by James Sutton.
Jorgie will also film her first scenes with Chelsee Healey, who plays her cousin Goldie. Both stars hail from Eccles.
Jorgie, 32, said about her return to the Channel Four soap: “I was excited but obviously a bit nervous.
"What if Theresa has gone out of my body and my mind? "And the anticipation of coming back has taken so long because of lockdown but coming back felt just like home and as if I haven’t even been away for five minutes."
(Image: Hollyoaks/Lime Pictures)
She added: "Everyone’s still the same and they’re all amazing and inviting.
"I’ve been on set a few times now and I’ve had the best time and Theresa has literally jumped right back in to my body and my mind as if she’s never left.”
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Theresa will arrive back in Hollyoaks village later this autumn.
Jorgie previously played her from 2008 until 2016.
The actress was a contestant on the ITV skating show Dancing On Ice in 2012 and in an All Stars version in 2014.
In 2015 she headed to the jungle for I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--By working together we can sow seeds of hope for the future

Interfaith events are cancelled .
Meeting people is a risk .
Live community events are indefinitely postponed .
Nevertheless , we learn to adapt , hoping for the best .
As someone who thrives off meeting new people , the internet can surprisingly provide an opportunity to connect .
I decided to set up a group who felt the same as I was feeling .
It gave me pleasure to see other faces light up with joy when friends were reunited in the ‘ waiting room ’ .
One week we called to discuss the importance of being self-sufficient .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with others after the frustrations of lockdown .
During lockdown , many were unable to choose their favourite vegetables .
This led to exploring the possibility of gardening at home : from a garden or window sill .
With a key note speaker specialising in helping people grow their own veg at home , we got a demonstration of growing from seeds .
She gave advice for laying good foundations , the importance of patience and resilience .
Out of context , it seemed like talking about parenting or community work which requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certainly needed imagination to see our seeds ’ beautiful potential .
There is no guarantee that a plant will grow from an initially minuscule seed .
It ’ s all about believing and hoping in the unseen .
How strange that something so small and unassuming , almost like dust which could be swept away without a second glance , could look beautiful and grow into a plant .
The sheer act of believing that they will grow leads to a bigger picture of what we need within our community development – hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeds together , both physical and that of hope .
This unconventional call was more powerful than I could have imagined .
The foundation of hope and faith is essential to self- development , life and growth in all things .
I have been involved in many community projects which have not led to success , but we start again with a seed of hope .
Organisations like We Stand Together and Sangha emerged to help the common good flourish across our communities and have developed from a seed in someone ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people of Greater Manchester .
These organisations are crucial to the growth and development of our society .
Along with other such groups they were formed to offer hope in challenging times , not least in Covid-19 .
In order to be self-sufficient at home , we still need to rely on connections in the community .
We all have differences within us , let alone within our communities and further afield , but deep within this lies the potential for common ground led by these amazing organisations that are able to facilitate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions such as learning to grow vegetables and fruit together can help the seeds of hope sprout within the depths of COVID-19 .
They give us more strength and optimism .
Let hope to continue to ‘ spring eternal ’ !
Nidhi Sinha is a Trustee of # WeStandTogether and Coordinator of Sangha .
# WeStandTogether is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority brand for cohesion initiatives .
# WeStandTogether ’ s next Difficult Dialogue is today , Monday , September 7 at 6pm , ‘ Who Has Authority to Enforce Equality ?
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twitter @ WeStandTogether , facebook @ WeStandTogetherBritain or by email on support @ westandtogether.org.uk .

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Interfaith events are cancelled. Meeting people is a risk. Live community events are indefinitely postponed.
Nevertheless, we learn to adapt, hoping for the best.
As someone who thrives off meeting new people, the internet can surprisingly provide an opportunity to connect.
I decided to set up a group who felt the same as I was feeling.
It gave me pleasure to see other faces light up with joy when friends were reunited in the ‘waiting room’. One week we called to discuss the importance of being self-sufficient.
This fulfilled my own need to connect with others after the frustrations of lockdown. During lockdown, many were unable to choose their favourite vegetables.
This led to exploring the possibility of gardening at home: from a garden or window sill.
With a key note speaker specialising in helping people grow their own veg at home, we got a demonstration of growing from seeds.
She gave advice for laying good foundations, the importance of patience and resilience.
Out of context, it seemed like talking about parenting or community work which requires all these elements for success!
We certainly needed imagination to see our seeds’ beautiful potential.
There is no guarantee that a plant will grow from an initially minuscule seed. It’s all about believing and hoping in the unseen.
How strange that something so small and unassuming, almost like dust which could be swept away without a second glance, could look beautiful and grow into a plant.
The sheer act of believing that they will grow leads to a bigger picture of what we need within our community development – hope!
We ended the call by planting seeds together, both physical and that of hope.
This unconventional call was more powerful than I could have imagined.
The foundation of hope and faith is essential to self- development, life and growth in all things.
I have been involved in many community projects which have not led to success, but we start again with a seed of hope.
Organisations like We Stand Together and Sangha emerged to help the common good flourish across our communities and have developed from a seed in someone’s mind that grew into good for the people of Greater Manchester.
These organisations are crucial to the growth and development of our society.
Along with other such groups they were formed to offer hope in challenging times, not least in Covid-19.
In order to be self-sufficient at home, we still need to rely on connections in the community.
We all have differences within us, let alone within our communities and further afield, but deep within this lies the potential for common ground led by these amazing organisations that are able to facilitate conversations in the right way.
Practical actions such as learning to grow vegetables and fruit together can help the seeds of hope sprout within the depths of COVID-19.
They give us more strength and optimism.
Let hope to continue to ‘spring eternal’!
Nidhi Sinha is a Trustee of #WeStandTogether and Coordinator of Sangha.
#WeStandTogether is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority brand for cohesion initiatives.
#WeStandTogether’s next Difficult Dialogue is today, Monday, September 7 at 6pm, ‘Who Has Authority to Enforce Equality?’.
Register via www.westandtogether.org.uk.
You can contact #WeStandTogether on twitter @WeStandTogether, facebook @WeStandTogetherBritain or by email on support@westandtogether.org.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-07--Seaside holiday towns offering £2k grants in battle against aggressive seagulls

A scourge of aggressive seagulls has led to a number of seaside resorts offering money to help tackle the growing issue .
From mugging tourists for their chips and ice cream , to nesting in undesirable places and splattering people and property with poo , are considered a nuisance in coastal towns - and have even been caught damaging buildings in their search for food .
And now in a bid to reduce incidents caused by 'hooligan ' seagulls , council chiefs have resorted to offering grants to residents to gull-proof their properties .
It comes after attempts to control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to deter the angry flocks .
Residents of Filey , Whitby and Scarborough in Yorkshire will be able to claim cash towards installing gull deterrents to their properties .
Households and businesses will be given help towards the cost of netting , spikes and repellent gel to deter gulls building nests as part of the scheme , which coincides with the end of nesting season .
Through the match funding arrangement , the council will contribute 50 % up to a maximum of £2,000 in the town centres and seafronts .
By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , the methods aim to deter the birds from returning to the same place to next next year .
Despite the behaviour of the birds , gulls are a protected species by law , so it is illegal to injure or kill them - or damage or destroy an active nest or its contents .
And councils themselves have limited powers to control them .
Tourist bosses already urge visitors not to feed the hostile birds , and people actively encouraged to take care to dispose of rubbish carefully .
Ros Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B owner , and her husband Tom , 70 , a former council leader , say they can no longer eat outdoors at their property near the seafront .
“ They know when it ’ s feed time , ” Ros said .
“ Two come and perch at my barbecue when we are eating.
” While the belligerent birds seem to be everywhere , experts say the general gull population is in decline , to the extent they are considered at risk .
Marian Spain of Natural England , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gulls have declined significantly , to the extent that they are now both considered at risk .
It ’ s essential that we do all we can to reverse this worrying trend.
” However Natural England believes the urban gull population - those nesting in towns and cities - tend to be healthier .
Scarborough Council said work to protect homes from gulls had to be carried out by an approved contractor .
“ This is to ensure the work is of the required high standard to ensure gulls do not become trapped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spokesman .
“ Survey work to better determine the health of populations in urban areas will be an important part of informing how we approach the licensing of gulls next year , ” said a spokesman .

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A scourge of aggressive seagulls has led to a number of seaside resorts offering money to help tackle the growing issue.
From mugging tourists for their chips and ice cream, to nesting in undesirable places and splattering people and property with poo, are considered a nuisance in coastal towns - and have even been caught damaging buildings in their search for food.
And now in a bid to reduce incidents caused by 'hooligan' seagulls, council chiefs have resorted to offering grants to residents to gull-proof their properties.
It comes after attempts to control the population with a bird of prey failed to deter the angry flocks.
Residents of Filey, Whitby and Scarborough in Yorkshire will be able to claim cash towards installing gull deterrents to their properties.
Households and businesses will be given help towards the cost of netting, spikes and repellent gel to deter gulls building nests as part of the scheme, which coincides with the end of nesting season.
Through the match funding arrangement, the council will contribute 50% up to a maximum of £2,000 in the town centres and seafronts.
(Image: Daily Star)
By gull-proofing at the end of the breeding season, the methods aim to deter the birds from returning to the same place to next next year.
Despite the behaviour of the birds, gulls are a protected species by law, so it is illegal to injure or kill them - or damage or destroy an active nest or its contents. And councils themselves have limited powers to control them.
Tourist bosses already urge visitors not to feed the hostile birds, and people actively encouraged to take care to dispose of rubbish carefully.
Ros Fox, 69, a retired B&B owner, and her husband Tom, 70, a former council leader, say they can no longer eat outdoors at their property near the seafront.
“They know when it’s feed time,” Ros said. “Two come and perch at my barbecue when we are eating.”
While the belligerent birds seem to be everywhere, experts say the general gull population is in decline, to the extent they are considered at risk.
Marian Spain of Natural England, said: “Populations of herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls have declined significantly, to the extent that they are now both considered at risk. It’s essential that we do all we can to reverse this worrying trend.”
However Natural England believes the urban gull population - those nesting in towns and cities - tend to be healthier.
Scarborough Council said work to protect homes from gulls had to be carried out by an approved contractor. “This is to ensure the work is of the required high standard to ensure gulls do not become trapped in the proofing material,” said a spokesman.
“Survey work to better determine the health of populations in urban areas will be an important part of informing how we approach the licensing of gulls next year,” said a spokesman.