themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--'Breathalyse me, but I will definitely fail'... mum could 'barely walk straight, let alone drive str

'Breathalyse me, but I will definitely fail'... mum could 'barely walk straight, let alone drive straight' after 'a lot of gin'

A mum who could 'barely walk straight , let alone drive straight ' after getting behind the wheel in the early hours having sunk ' a lot of gin ' has been banned from the road .
Hayley Hughes , 26 , was nearly three times the alcohol limit when she was stopped by police in her Mini Cooper at 3.15am in south Manchester .
The exhaust was hanging off and the vehicle had a faulty rear headlight .
Hughes , from Stretford , Trafford , failed a road side breath test , admitting to officers : `` Breathalyse me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Tests showed she had 100 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath , the legal drink drive limit being 35mg .
She was seen stumbling and slurring her words during the incident in Fallowfield on December 29 last year .
Hughes admitted drink driving and driving without insurance at Manchester Magistrates ' Court .
She was disqualified from driving for two years .
Hughes was also ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work .
Prosecuting Kate Draper , said : `` At around 3am on Sunday 29 , December officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They saw a vehicle had a defective rear tail light .
It also appeared to have a faulty exhaust .
`` They stopped the vehicle and officers could smell intoxicants and she admitted to officers that she had had a lot of gin that evening .
She was stumbling on the pavement and was quite upset .
`` She was slurring her words and said ‘ breathalyse me but I will definitely fail ’ .
`` Her eyes appeared to be glazed and she began to stumble .
`` The lowest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is nothing from officers in relation to her manner of driving and she was alone at the time .
`` This is quite a high reading . ''
Mitigating , defence lawyer Jane Shaw , said : `` She is a single parent and there are no issues identified here .
`` A curfew isn ’ t suitable here as she has joint custody of her [ child ] .
The most suitable element is unpaid work , which is something she is fine to do .
`` She ’ s claiming Universal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because she is a parent.
” Sentencing , District Judge James Hatton , told Hughes : “ You could barely walk straight , let alone drive straight .
`` You were significantly over the alcohol limit and it is very fortunate that you haven ’ t injured yourself or other road users because of the state of your intoxication and the level of your intoxication .
`` It was a very poor judgement call on your behalf .
`` Because of your guilty plea and previous good character , you have the opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Hughes was also ordered to pay court costs of £175 .

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A mum who could 'barely walk straight, let alone drive straight' after getting behind the wheel in the early hours having sunk 'a lot of gin' has been banned from the road.
Hayley Hughes, 26, was nearly three times the alcohol limit when she was stopped by police in her Mini Cooper at 3.15am in south Manchester.
The exhaust was hanging off and the vehicle had a faulty rear headlight.
Hughes, from Stretford, Trafford, failed a road side breath test, admitting to officers: "Breathalyse me, but I will definitely fail."
Tests showed she had 100 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, the legal drink drive limit being 35mg.
She was seen stumbling and slurring her words during the incident in Fallowfield on December 29 last year.
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Hughes admitted drink driving and driving without insurance at Manchester Magistrates' Court.
She was disqualified from driving for two years. Hughes was also ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work.
Prosecuting Kate Draper, said: "At around 3am on Sunday 29, December officers in Fallowfield where driving on Wilmslow Road.
"They saw a vehicle had a defective rear tail light. It also appeared to have a faulty exhaust.
"They stopped the vehicle and officers could smell intoxicants and she admitted to officers that she had had a lot of gin that evening. She was stumbling on the pavement and was quite upset.
"She was slurring her words and said ‘breathalyse me but I will definitely fail’.
"Her eyes appeared to be glazed and she began to stumble.
"The lowest reading was 100mg in breath. There is nothing from officers in relation to her manner of driving and she was alone at the time.
"This is quite a high reading."
Mitigating, defence lawyer Jane Shaw, said: "She is a single parent and there are no issues identified here.
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"A curfew isn’t suitable here as she has joint custody of her [child]. The most suitable element is unpaid work, which is something she is fine to do.
"She’s claiming Universal Credit and she needs some financial stability because she is a parent.”
Sentencing, District Judge James Hatton, told Hughes: “You could barely walk straight, let alone drive straight.
"You were significantly over the alcohol limit and it is very fortunate that you haven’t injured yourself or other road users because of the state of your intoxication and the level of your intoxication.
"It was a very poor judgement call on your behalf.
"Because of your guilty plea and previous good character, you have the opportunity of completing a drink drive awareness course.”
Hughes was also ordered to pay court costs of £175.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Family pays tribute to 'happy go lucky' man who died in M602 crash

Tributes have been paid to a 'happy go lucky ' man from Salford who died in a crash on the M602 .
Gary Nugent Bamping , 61 , died at the scene after his BMW smashed into a stationary Highways England vehicle on the hardshoulder .
Two others were injured in the horror crash , which happened between junctions one and two in Eccles on Friday January 17 .
Paying tribute to him , his family said : “ Gary was a fabulous son , brother , a proud father and Grandfather .
`` He was very much a family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He would help anyone at the drop of a hat , always there when you needed him .
He touched many lives with his happy go lucky attitude and always wore a smile .
“ He always loved to be fixing and making things turning his hand to anything .
He touched many lives and will be sadly missed by all.
” The crash happened at about 11.50am , police said .
The stretch of road was closed for around six hours .
Police released an appeal following the crash , asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward .
Det Con Diana Dyer-Barron of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said : “ Our thoughts are with the family of the man who sadly died after this tragic incident in Salford and our officers are working strenuously to find out more details about what happened before the collision .
“ We are asking anyone who was on the M602 Eastbound between junction 1 and junction 2 and saw the moments leading up to the collision or was there during and after the incident to contact police as soon as possible .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ collision could prove invaluable in our search for more evidence .
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Tributes have been paid to a 'happy go lucky' man from Salford who died in a crash on the M602.
Gary Nugent Bamping, 61, died at the scene after his BMW smashed into a stationary Highways England vehicle on the hardshoulder.
Two others were injured in the horror crash, which happened between junctions one and two in Eccles on Friday January 17.
Paying tribute to him, his family said: “Gary was a fabulous son, brother, a proud father and Grandfather.
"He was very much a family man and an extremely good friend.
“He would help anyone at the drop of a hat, always there when you needed him. He touched many lives with his happy go lucky attitude and always wore a smile.
“He always loved to be fixing and making things turning his hand to anything. He touched many lives and will be sadly missed by all.”
The crash happened at about 11.50am, police said.
The stretch of road was closed for around six hours.
Police released an appeal following the crash, asking for anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Det Con Diana Dyer-Barron of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who sadly died after this tragic incident in Salford and our officers are working strenuously to find out more details about what happened before the collision.
“We are asking anyone who was on the M602 Eastbound between junction 1 and junction 2 and saw the moments leading up to the collision or was there during and after the incident to contact police as soon as possible.
“Any dash cam footage of the collision could prove invaluable in our search for more evidence.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Families can get FREE tickets to Manchester City Fanzone with zorbs, football darts and more

Hundreds of tickets are up for grabs for a FREE Manchester City Fanzone ahead of home games .
The zone features everything from zorbs and football darts to reaction games and inflatables .
Aimed at families with children aged five to 12 , tickets can be booked online - and you do n't even need to be going to the game to get them .
The zone is at the City Football Academy on the Etihad Campus ahead of selected home games and tickets are available on a first come , first served basis around a fortnight ahead of each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the indoor pitch three hours before the kick-off .
It aims to offer younger fans another way to connect with their club and includes inflatables , football skill games , music and mascot meet and greets .
Tickets are free and supporters can claim up to six tickets for each event .
The lead booker must sign up to be a Cityzen - the club 's official free membership- before they can redeem their free tickets .
More than 2,000 tickets are made available for each event , with the next one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The only thing families do have to pay for is any food and drink from the indoor cafe .
And if you ca n't find anywhere else to park then the official car park is £10 .
The entrance for the event is located by the West Gate of the City Football Academy ( M11 4TQ ) .
Parking is available from the Blue M Car Park which you can access via Gate 2 at the north of the Etihad Stadium .
For more details and to book , visit the website @ @

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Hundreds of tickets are up for grabs for a FREE Manchester City Fanzone ahead of home games.
The zone features everything from zorbs and football darts to reaction games and inflatables.
Aimed at families with children aged five to 12, tickets can be booked online - and you don't even need to be going to the game to get them.
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The zone is at the City Football Academy on the Etihad Campus ahead of selected home games and tickets are available on a first come, first served basis around a fortnight ahead of each match.
The two-hour event takes place on the indoor pitch three hours before the kick-off.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It aims to offer younger fans another way to connect with their club and includes inflatables, football skill games, music and mascot meet and greets.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Tickets are free and supporters can claim up to six tickets for each event.
The lead booker must sign up to be a Cityzen - the club's official free membership- before they can redeem their free tickets.
More than 2,000 tickets are made available for each event, with the next one taking place on February 9 from 11.30am.
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The only thing families do have to pay for is any food and drink from the indoor cafe.
And if you can't find anywhere else to park then the official car park is £10.
The entrance for the event is located by the West Gate of the City Football Academy (M11 4TQ).
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Parking is available from the Blue M Car Park which you can access via Gate 2 at the north of the Etihad Stadium.
For more details and to book, visit the website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--The nursery where 'every child really does matter'

A Trafford Council nursery has received a glowing review from inspectors and rated “ outstanding ” .
The Sanyu Daycare centre in Old Trafford was lavished with praise by the education watchdog Ofsted for its quality of education as well as its excellent staff and leadership team .
The nursery , which is operated by the authority , provides affordable , flexible childcare for children from three months old .
Coun Karina Carter , Trafford Council ’ s lead member for education , said : “ I am delighted with the judgement from Ofsted and the positive comments in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brilliant place that the children love coming to and I would like to congratulate the staff and parents for their hard work in ensuring that the children have an Outstanding nursery provision.
” The Ofsted report said : “ Children blossom in this nurturing and highly inclusive nursery where every child really does matter .
“ Children ’ s uniqueness is celebrated and embraced .
Leaders and staff work exceptionally hard to remove any potential barriers to engagement so that all children benefit from the impressive levels of care and education on offer.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen to be playing and interacting with staff , who were praised for the care and attention they gave .
The report added : “ Staff skilfully adapt activities and enhance the learning environment to an outstanding level .
For instance , babies gasp with delight as they experience the sensory delight of a messy mixture dripping from their fingers .
“ Older children persist and try very hard to chop cucumber into four pieces , before being challenged to calculate how many pieces are left after taking one away to eat.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is so important from an early age .
It ’ s the foundation for success in later life so I am thrilled that our nursery offers outstanding care and education to our children.
” Sanyu offers a range of places for children from age three months to five years , including free early education places for eligible two and three year-old children .
If you are interested in a place for your child , you can contact the nursery on 0161 912 2118 .

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A Trafford Council nursery has received a glowing review from inspectors and rated “outstanding”.
The Sanyu Daycare centre in Old Trafford was lavished with praise by the education watchdog Ofsted for its quality of education as well as its excellent staff and leadership team.
The nursery, which is operated by the authority, provides affordable, flexible childcare for children from three months old.
Coun Karina Carter, Trafford Council’s lead member for education, said: “I am delighted with the judgement from Ofsted and the positive comments in the report.
“The nursery is a brilliant place that the children love coming to and I would like to congratulate the staff and parents for their hard work in ensuring that the children have an Outstanding nursery provision.”
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The Ofsted report said: “Children blossom in this nurturing and highly inclusive nursery where every child really does matter.
“Children’s uniqueness is celebrated and embraced. Leaders and staff work exceptionally hard to remove any potential barriers to engagement so that all children benefit from the impressive levels of care and education on offer.”
During the inspection, children were seen to be playing and interacting with staff, who were praised for the care and attention they gave.
The report added: “Staff skilfully adapt activities and enhance the learning environment to an outstanding level. For instance, babies gasp with delight as they experience the sensory delight of a messy mixture dripping from their fingers.
“Older children persist and try very hard to chop cucumber into four pieces, before being challenged to calculate how many pieces are left after taking one away to eat.”
Coun Carter added: “Quality care is so important from an early age. It’s the foundation for success in later life so I am thrilled that our nursery offers outstanding care and education to our children.”
Sanyu offers a range of places for children from age three months to five years, including free early education places for eligible two and three year-old children.
If you are interested in a place for your child, you can contact the nursery on 0161 912 2118.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Manchester United players report for training as preparations for Man City fixture begin

Manchester United 's squad arrived at their Carrington training base after a morale-boosting victory in the FA Cup fourth round .
United cruised past Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Sunday afternoon with a 6-0 win — with six different goal-scorers .
It was a triumph that lifts the pressure off Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a touch , although the Norwegian must now prepare his troops for a much tougher test against Manchester City in midweek .
United travel to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night for the third Manchester derby of the season .
They trail Pep Guardiola 's side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and require a minor miracle to reach the Wembley final .
Paul Pogba , Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay remain sidelined for United with injuries after missing the FA Cup win , which ensured United finished a disappointing week on a positive note .
Rashford was among those spotted arriving at the Aon Training Complex as he continues his recovery .
Solskjaer addressed more protest chants from United 's fans at Tranmere , with supporters continuing to voice their unhappiness with Ed Woodward and the Glazers .
`` We 're just going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right and moving the club forward , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Supporters are always happier when you win games , when you 're successful .
So we 'll keep on working to get results . ''

Manchester United's squad arrived at their Carrington training base after a morale-boosting victory in the FA Cup fourth round.
United cruised past Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Sunday afternoon with a 6-0 win — with six different goal-scorers. It was a triumph that lifts the pressure off Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a touch, although the Norwegian must now prepare his troops for a much tougher test against Manchester City in midweek.
United travel to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night for the third Manchester derby of the season. They trail Pep Guardiola's side 3-1 in the two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final and require a minor miracle to reach the Wembley final.
Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay remain sidelined for United with injuries after missing the FA Cup win, which ensured United finished a disappointing week on a positive note. Rashford was among those spotted arriving at the Aon Training Complex as he continues his recovery.
Solskjaer addressed more protest chants from United's fans at Tranmere, with supporters continuing to voice their unhappiness with Ed Woodward and the Glazers.
"We're just going to keep on working and get the results right and moving the club forward," Solskjaer said."Supporters are always happier when you win games, when you're successful. So we'll keep on working to get results."
Players spotted by photographers reporting for training: Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw, Eric Bailly, Andreas Pereira, Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Marcos Rojo, Victor Lindelof, Jesse Lingard, David de Gea, Diogo Dalot, Daniel James, Phil Jones.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Brexit Countdown LIVE: Latest updates and information as Britain prepares to leave the EU

With Britain just five days away from leaving the European Union , the countdown to Brexit is on .
Three and a half years after the historic 2016 referendum , Britain looks set to finally have its Brexit Day on January 31 .
Prime minister Boris Johnson 's Brexit deal has now made its way through Parliament and received Royal Assent , after he was forced to ask the EU for an extension - despite previously promising an October departure .
Parliament managed to block a no deal Brexit with the Benn Act but after calling a general election , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pass his Withdrawal Agreement through Parliament .
With a no deal Brexit now off the table , little looks to be changing in the short-term .
Britain will formally leave the EU on January 31 but will enter a transition period lasting until the end of the year .
During that time , the EU and the UK will have to negotiate a new trade deal to be put in place .
We 're here to keep you updated with all the latest information as the countdown continues - whether that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Parliament or how people are celebrating Brexit Day .
Scroll down for the latest .

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It's Brexit Day as Britain prepares to leave the European Union tonight at 11pm.
Brexit Day has arrived on Friday, January 31 - three and a half years after the historic 2016 referendum.
Prime minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal has made its way through Parliament and received Royal Assent, after he was forced to ask the EU for an extension - despite previously promising an October departure.
The Withdrawal Agreement was signed by the prime minister and senior EU officials, and then voted for in the European Parliament.
With a deal now in place, little looks to be changing in the short-term.
Britain will formally leave the EU at 11pm and will enter a transition period lasting until the end of the year.
During that time, the EU and the UK will have to negotiate a new trade deal to be put in place.
We're here to keep you updated with all the latest information as the countdown continues - whether that's government advice, what's been happening in Parliament or how people are celebrating Brexit Day.
Scroll down for the latest
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Can you use your passport as after Brexit and will you need a new one?

Britain is set to leave the European Union at the end of this month - and with just days to go you might be starting to think about what exactly will change on January 31 .
The simple answer is not a lot .
Now that prime minister Boris Johnson is pushing his Brexit deal through Parliament , the UK is set to enter a transition period which will last until at least the end of this year .
That means that your travel plans are unlikely to be disrupted - but what are the rules on new passports and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible no deal Brexit looked as though it could become reality , the government started to warn Brits that they would need a least six months left on their passport to make a trip .
But , the latest advice is that as long as your passport is valid for the whole duration of your trip , you 'll be able to travel .
Information on the government website reads : `` Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay ; you do not need any additional period of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If the UK leaves the EU with a deal , the rules on travel will stay the same until 31 December 2020 . ''
So , if you 're travelling to Europe after January 31 and your passport is in date , you 'll be fine to travel .
When the transition period ends , the rules are likely to change - but we wo n't know how until nearer the time .
And what about visas ?
Currently , you do n't need a visa to travel to countries that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold a British passport .
Those rules will stay the same until the transition period is up , so there 's no need to panic about visas if you 're travelling after January 31 .
Again , the latest from the government is that `` If the UK leaves the EU with a deal , the rules on travel will stay the same until 31 December 2020 . ''
If your passport is out of date and you need a new one , it usually takes three weeks to process - but you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fast-tracked .
For the latest government updates and information as Britain counts down to Brexit , you can follow our live blog here .
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Britain is set to leave the European Union at the end of this month - and with just days to go you might be starting to think about what exactly will change on January 31.
The simple answer is not a lot.
Now that prime minister Boris Johnson is pushing his Brexit deal through Parliament, the UK is set to enter a transition period which will last until at least the end of this year.
That means that your travel plans are unlikely to be disrupted - but what are the rules on new passports and visas?
Last year, when a possible no deal Brexit looked as though it could become reality, the government started to warn Brits that they would need a least six months left on their passport to make a trip.
But, the latest advice is that as long as your passport is valid for the whole duration of your trip, you'll be able to travel.
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Information on the government website reads: "Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you do not need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this.
"If the UK leaves the EU with a deal, the rules on travel will stay the same until 31 December 2020."
So, if you're travelling to Europe after January 31 and your passport is in date, you'll be fine to travel.
When the transition period ends, the rules are likely to change - but we won't know how until nearer the time.
And what about visas?
Currently, you don't need a visa to travel to countries that are part of the European Union if you hold a British passport.
Those rules will stay the same until the transition period is up, so there's no need to panic about visas if you're travelling after January 31.
Again, the latest from the government is that "If the UK leaves the EU with a deal, the rules on travel will stay the same until 31 December 2020."
If your passport is out of date and you need a new one, it usually takes three weeks to process - but you can pay extra for it to be fast-tracked.
For the latest government updates and information as Britain counts down to Brexit, you can follow our live blog here.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Martin Lewis says Universal Credit claimants can easily make an extra £1,200

According to Martin Lewis , millions of low-income households in the UK could be missing out on thousands of pounds they 're entitled to .
The Money Saving Expert has issued advice that could give Universal Credit claimants an extra £1,200 in tax free help .
According to North Wales Live , Martin is urging people to sign up to the government-backed Help to Save scheme , which around 3.5 million UK citizens are currently eligible for .
What is the Help to Save scheme ?
Help to Save is essentially a type of savings account , which was launched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low incomes .
Those eligible can get a 50 per cent bonus on savings over a 2 to 4 year period , which are tax-free .
The account is associated with the National Savings & Investment ( NS & I ) and is therefore backed by the government , which means all savings in the scheme are secure .
How does it work ?
The Help to Save allows account holders to save up to £50 each calendar month , which can be paid by debit card , standing order or bank transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid in every month and there 's no limit on how many times you can pay into the account , as long as the total does n't exceed the £50 monthly maximum .
It means that , for example , if you saved the maximum by 10 February then you would n't be able to pay anything in again until 1 March .
After two-years of saving in the account , you 'll receive the first bonus , which will be 50 per cent of the highest balance you 've saved so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pays in £25 a month for 2 years - and does n't withdraw any money - would have a maximum balance of £600 - leading to a £300 tax-free bonus .
And then after 4 years , a second and final bonus will be issued if the account holder has continued to save .
According to the rules of the scheme though , this bonus will be 50 per cent of the difference between the highest balance saved in the first 2 years and the highest saved during the last 2 years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase , the second bonus wo n't be earned - so it 's important to top up the account after 2 years if you want another bonus .
Using the previously mentioned example , if the individual saved an extra £200 in years 3 and 4 to raise the total to £800 - this would lead to a bonus of £100 ( 50 per cent of the £200 increase ) .
The most that can be saved over the 4 years is £2,400 which would equate to two bonuses worth £1,200 in total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Echo this week , Martin Lewis promoted the scheme recently , encouraging those eligible to apply .
During an appearance on ITV , the 47-year-old explained : `` Over a two-year period , you can put up to £50 a month in .
`` You get a 50 % bonus not on the amount you had in at the end , but on the most you had in over the two-year period . ''
The financial journalist added that for the next two-year period `` If you ever put more in than you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 % of that too . ''
The Help to Save account will close 4 years after it was opened , and another account can not be opened .
Unfortunately the Help to Save scheme is n't available to everyone , as there are eligibility criteria .
Only those receiving certain benefits and living in the UK qualify for the scheme , in particular if they are : • entitled to Working Tax Credit and receiving either Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit • claiming Universal Credit and your household earned over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monthly assessment period It 's important to note that those who receive payments as a couple can actually apply for separate Help to Save accounts , and therefore increase the amount of tax-free cash they earn .
And even if you stop claiming benefits during the four year period , you can still keep using your Help to Save account .
Will saving here affect my benefits ?
Savings in a Help to Save account could affect your eligibility for certain benefits as well as how much you 're entitled to .
Individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see any savings or bonuses earned through the scheme affect the benefit .
Those on Universal Credit or receiving Housing Benefit wo n't have their payments affected as long as they only have £6,000 or less in personal savings , including any money in the Help to Save account .
According to Money Saving Expert analysis , those above this threshold will `` lose £4.35/month of Universal Credit or £1 of council tax reduction for every £250 you 've saved over £6,000 . ''
There are a number of ways to apply for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in on the Gov website with a Government Gateway user ID .
These are the details you likely use to access your personal tax credits account , or alternatively there 's a HMRC app available .
And for those who are n't tech savvy , you can call the HMRC helpline on 0300 322 7093 for assistance .
Applicants have until September 2023 to set up their Help to Save account .

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According to Martin Lewis, millions of low-income households in the UK could be missing out on thousands of pounds they're entitled to.
The Money Saving Expert has issued advice that could give Universal Credit claimants an extra £1,200 in tax free help.
According to North Wales Live, Martin is urging people to sign up to the government-backed Help to Save scheme, which around 3.5 million UK citizens are currently eligible for.
What is the Help to Save scheme?
Help to Save is essentially a type of savings account, which was launched in September 2018 to help those on low incomes.
Those eligible can get a 50 per cent bonus on savings over a 2 to 4 year period, which are tax-free.
The account is associated with the National Savings & Investment (NS&I) and is therefore backed by the government, which means all savings in the scheme are secure.
How does it work?
The Help to Save allows account holders to save up to £50 each calendar month, which can be paid by debit card, standing order or bank transfer.
Money doesn't have to be paid in every month and there's no limit on how many times you can pay into the account, as long as the total doesn't exceed the £50 monthly maximum.
It means that, for example, if you saved the maximum by 10 February then you wouldn't be able to pay anything in again until 1 March.
After two-years of saving in the account, you'll receive the first bonus, which will be 50 per cent of the highest balance you've saved so far.
This would mean that someone who pays in £25 a month for 2 years - and doesn't withdraw any money - would have a maximum balance of £600 - leading to a £300 tax-free bonus.
And then after 4 years, a second and final bonus will be issued if the account holder has continued to save.
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According to the rules of the scheme though, this bonus will be 50 per cent of the difference between the highest balance saved in the first 2 years and the highest saved during the last 2 years.
But if your highest balance does not increase, the second bonus won't be earned - so it's important to top up the account after 2 years if you want another bonus.
Using the previously mentioned example, if the individual saved an extra £200 in years 3 and 4 to raise the total to £800 - this would lead to a bonus of £100 (50 per cent of the £200 increase).
The most that can be saved over the 4 years is £2,400 which would equate to two bonuses worth £1,200 in total.
And as reported by the Liverpool Echo this week, Martin Lewis promoted the scheme recently, encouraging those eligible to apply.
During an appearance on ITV, the 47-year-old explained: "Over a two-year period, you can put up to £50 a month in.
"You get a 50% bonus not on the amount you had in at the end, but on the most you had in over the two-year period."
The financial journalist added that for the next two-year period "If you ever put more in than you did in the first two-years you get 50% of that too."
The Help to Save account will close 4 years after it was opened, and another account cannot be opened.
Who is eligible?
Unfortunately the Help to Save scheme isn't available to everyone, as there are eligibility criteria.
Only those receiving certain benefits and living in the UK qualify for the scheme, in particular if they are:
entitled to Working Tax Credit and receiving either Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit
claiming Universal Credit and your household earned over £569.21 from paid work in the last monthly assessment period
It's important to note that those who receive payments as a couple can actually apply for separate Help to Save accounts, and therefore increase the amount of tax-free cash they earn.
And even if you stop claiming benefits during the four year period, you can still keep using your Help to Save account.
Will saving here affect my benefits?
Savings in a Help to Save account could affect your eligibility for certain benefits as well as how much you're entitled to.
Individuals receiving Working Tax Credit fortunately won't see any savings or bonuses earned through the scheme affect the benefit.
Those on Universal Credit or receiving Housing Benefit won't have their payments affected as long as they only have £6,000 or less in personal savings, including any money in the Help to Save account.
According to Money Saving Expert analysis, those above this threshold will "lose £4.35/month of Universal Credit or £1 of council tax reduction for every £250 you've saved over £6,000."
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Where do I apply?
There are a number of ways to apply for a Help to Save account including signing in on the Gov website with a Government Gateway user ID.
These are the details you likely use to access your personal tax credits account, or alternatively there's a HMRC app available.
And for those who aren't tech savvy, you can call the HMRC helpline on 0300 322 7093 for assistance.
Applicants have until September 2023 to set up their Help to Save account.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Piers Morgan's harsh words for Prince Harry as he 'backs' Thomas Markle after GMB interview

Piers Morgan has said he ‘ feels sorry ’ for Thomas Markle following his interview with the Duchess of Sussex ’ s father on Good Morning Britain .
The outspoken presenter gave his opinion about the rift between Meghan Markle and her dad - and had some harsh words for Prince Harry .
Piers , 54 , mitigated Thomas ’ recent headline-grabbing interviews , claiming that he is only trying to contact Meghan to try and put an end to their fall out .
Speaking to his co-host Susanna Reid , Piers - who has been critical of the royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'step back ' from their duties - appeared to back Thomas with his rant at the prince .
“ I think it takes a heart of stone to not feel some sympathy for Thomas Markle , ” he said .
“ He just feels this is the only way he can get a message to his daughter to try and end this.
” Piers then went on to rip into Harry for not doing the ‘ right thing ’ .
“ Harry should just go and see the guy .
That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ I mean , he ’ s not going to listen to me for one second .
But somebody should advise him , that he will listen to .
“ Get on a plane and go and see your father-in-law .
You did marry the guy ’ s daughter .
That does seem the least you can do to try and resolve this .
If it doesn ’ t work , you ’ ve tried .
But as long as you don ’ t try , I just don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his interview , Thomas admitted that he hopes to reconcile his differences with his daughter , calling it a “ misunderstanding ” .
Thomas said : `` I 'm still very disappointed .
I think it 's a misunderstanding that should be sorted out , not on TV or in front of the world .
`` I ’ m not sure exactly how to approach this , I always hope we can come together at some point , however right now , what 's going on with the break from the royals is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' We have a dedicated Facebook page bringing you all the latest TV , entertainment and features from the Manchester Evening News .
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Piers Morgan has said he ‘feels sorry’ for Thomas Markle following his interview with the Duchess of Sussex’s father on Good Morning Britain.
The outspoken presenter gave his opinion about the rift between Meghan Markle and her dad - and had some harsh words for Prince Harry.
Piers, 54, mitigated Thomas’ recent headline-grabbing interviews, claiming that he is only trying to contact Meghan to try and put an end to their fall out.
Speaking to his co-host Susanna Reid, Piers - who has been critical of the royal couple since they announced they planned to 'step back' from their duties - appeared to back Thomas with his rant at the prince.
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“I think it takes a heart of stone to not feel some sympathy for Thomas Markle,” he said. “He just feels this is the only way he can get a message to his daughter to try and end this.”
Piers then went on to rip into Harry for not doing the ‘right thing’.
“Harry should just go and see the guy. That’s what I would do,” he said. “I mean, he’s not going to listen to me for one second. But somebody should advise him, that he will listen to.
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“Get on a plane and go and see your father-in-law. You did marry the guy’s daughter. That does seem the least you can do to try and resolve this. If it doesn’t work, you’ve tried. But as long as you don’t try, I just don’t think that’s right.”
During his interview, Thomas admitted that he hopes to reconcile his differences with his daughter, calling it a “misunderstanding”.
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Thomas said: "I'm still very disappointed. I think it's a misunderstanding that should be sorted out, not on TV or in front of the world.
"I’m not sure exactly how to approach this, I always hope we can come together at some point, however right now, what's going on with the break from the royals is gonna cause far more problems."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Pep Guardiola sends message to Man City fans for Man Utd clash

Pep Guardiola is hoping for a capacity crowd at the Etihad when Manchester City take on Manchester United in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final .
The Blues played in front of their second-lowest home crowd of the season on Sunday with just 39,223 turning out to see them beat Championship side Fulham 4-0 in the FA Cup fourth round ; the number and cost of matches , a sparse away section , the game being televised on the BBC and City 's formidable record under Guardiola all played their part in the attendance .
Tim Ream 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good as over by the eighth minute hardly helped the atmosphere over the course of the 90 minutes .
City 's manager revealed he was `` surprised '' by the crowd when asked about it after the game by broadcasters .
When questioned on the same topic in a subsequent interview , he called on supporters to show their support on Wednesday night .
`` Hopefully in the next game against United our fans can come and make our stadium full , '' he said .
City 's average attendance in the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 98 per cent of capacity .
The club took the unpopular decision together with United to limit the away support for the Carabao Cup games .
Rather than give 10 per cent of tickets to away fans , the two rivals opted to restrict allocation to the Premier League norm on safety grounds .
For the first leg , having given City supporters around 4,500 fewer tickets than they could have done , United 's crowd of 69,023 was around 4,500 less than their league average .

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Pep Guardiola is hoping for a capacity crowd at the Etihad when Manchester City take on Manchester United in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
The Blues played in front of their second-lowest home crowd of the season on Sunday with just 39,223 turning out to see them beat Championship side Fulham 4-0 in the FA Cup fourth round; the number and cost of matches, a sparse away section, the game being televised on the BBC and City's formidable record under Guardiola all played their part in the attendance.
Tim Ream's sending off and the game being as good as over by the eighth minute hardly helped the atmosphere over the course of the 90 minutes.
City's manager revealed he was "surprised" by the crowd when asked about it after the game by broadcasters. When questioned on the same topic in a subsequent interview, he called on supporters to show their support on Wednesday night.
"Hopefully in the next game against United our fans can come and make our stadium full," he said.
City's average attendance in the Premier League this season is 54,391, more than 98 per cent of capacity.
The club took the unpopular decision together with United to limit the away support for the Carabao Cup games. Rather than give 10 per cent of tickets to away fans, the two rivals opted to restrict allocation to the Premier League norm on safety grounds.
For the first leg, having given City supporters around 4,500 fewer tickets than they could have done, United's crowd of 69,023 was around 4,500 less than their league average.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--British teenager who claims she was raped by up to 12 men in Ayia Napa says they were like 'pack of

British teenager who claims she was raped by up to 12 men in Ayia Napa says they were like 'pack of wolves'

The British teenager who claims she was raped by up to 12 men in an Ayia Napa hotel room has spoken out for the first time since being released from a Cyprus jail and returning home .
The 19-year-old claims she was pinned down and raped by a group of Israeli men who fell on her 'like a pack of wolves ' during a working holiday on the island in July last year .
The teenager says she was pressured by police into signing a retraction statement after hours of interrogation without any legal representation .
She was then charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentence after spending weeks locked up in jail , where she says she suffered from post traumatic stress disorder and lost two-and-a-half stone in weight .
The teenager has now launched an appeal against her conviction and vows she told the truth about her ordeal .
Speaking out for the first time since arriving home in the UK , she told The Sun the assaults were so frenzied she did not know how many of the 12 boys and young men raped her .
`` They were lining up , excited , talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to fight them off but I just could n't .
`` They were like a pack of animals - a pack of wolves . ''
She had agreed to go back to the hotel with an Israeli boy nicknamed Sam who she says she was having ' a normal holiday romance ' with - but began to panic when she heard people enter the room they were in .
She described how one of her attackers pinned her to a bed with his knees , while others 'lined up ' to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The ordeal lasted for around 20 minutes , she said .
Twelve Israeli men were arrested after she reported the incident to police .
A week later , five of the men were released - and three days after that , the woman was charged after signing a statement dictated by police that retracted her original story .
The remaining men were released and flew home .
She spent a month in prison before being granted bail in August , flying back to the UK earlier this month after being given a four-month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at Famagusta District Court in Paralimni .
Since returning to Britain she has launched an appeal against her public mischief conviction to Cyprus 's supreme court .
Political opponents have weighed in , with Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon telling the House of Lords that issues around the case were of 'deep concern ' and Liberal Democrat Baroness Hussein-Ece calling it ' a grotesque miscarriage of justice ' .
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The British teenager who claims she was raped by up to 12 men in an Ayia Napa hotel room has spoken out for the first time since being released from a Cyprus jail and returning home.
The 19-year-old claims she was pinned down and raped by a group of Israeli men who fell on her 'like a pack of wolves' during a working holiday on the island in July last year.
The teenager says she was pressured by police into signing a retraction statement after hours of interrogation without any legal representation.
She was then charged with public mischief and handed a suspended sentence after spending weeks locked up in jail, where she says she suffered from post traumatic stress disorder and lost two-and-a-half stone in weight.
The teenager has now launched an appeal against her conviction and vows she told the truth about her ordeal.
(Image: AP)
Speaking out for the first time since arriving home in the UK, she told The Sun the assaults were so frenzied she did not know how many of the 12 boys and young men raped her.
"They were lining up, excited, talking and shouting in Hebrew. I was trying to fight them off but I just couldn't.
"They were like a pack of animals - a pack of wolves."
She had agreed to go back to the hotel with an Israeli boy nicknamed Sam who she says she was having 'a normal holiday romance' with - but began to panic when she heard people enter the room they were in.
She described how one of her attackers pinned her to a bed with his knees, while others 'lined up' to take it in turns to rape her.
The ordeal lasted for around 20 minutes, she said.
(Image: REUTERS)
Twelve Israeli men were arrested after she reported the incident to police.
A week later, five of the men were released - and three days after that, the woman was charged after signing a statement dictated by police that retracted her original story.
The remaining men were released and flew home.
She spent a month in prison before being granted bail in August, flying back to the UK earlier this month after being given a four-month jail sentence, suspended for three years, at Famagusta District Court in Paralimni.
Since returning to Britain she has launched an appeal against her public mischief conviction to Cyprus's supreme court.
Political opponents have weighed in, with Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon telling the House of Lords that issues around the case were of 'deep concern' and Liberal Democrat Baroness Hussein-Ece calling it 'a grotesque miscarriage of justice'.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Police officer dies in crash on M6 in Cumbria

A police officer has died after his patrol vehicle crashed on the M6 near Carlisle in Cumbria .
The 47-year-old , who was the only occupant of the vehicle , was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 2pm on Sunday .
The collision took place on the southbound side of the motorway between Junctions 44 and 43 and the police car was the only vehicle involved .
Today , his policing colleagues have paid tribute to the officer , who worked for Cumbria Constabulary 's Mobile Support Group .
Paul Williams , chairman of Cumbria Police Federation , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocked and saddened to learn about the death of our colleague , who died in a single vehicle road traffic collision earlier today whilst on duty .
`` The officer served on Cumbria 's Road Policing Unit and his sudden passing has caused deep shock and grief to the policing family in Cumbria and across the UK .
`` National Police Federation of England and Wales chair John Apter - and Federation colleagues from across the country - have been in touch to pass on their deepest condolences at this sad time and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appreciated .
`` Cumbria Police Federation will work closely with the specialist officers investigating this incident and we will ensure that we do all that we can to support the officer 's family and close colleagues during this tragic time . ''
Cumbria Roads Police tweeted : `` We are aware that news is breaking out about the loss of one of our own .
`` A sad day and one we will never forget as we work together and keep strong . ''
The Central Motorway Police Group tweeted : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all our followers in sending our thoughts and prayers to the officer 's colleagues , family and friends at this tragic time . ''
Specialist officers are supporting the officer 's family , Cumbria Police said .
The motorway was closed for several hours in both directions while investigations took place yesterday evening .
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A police officer has died after his patrol vehicle crashed on the M6 near Carlisle in Cumbria.
The 47-year-old, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 2pm on Sunday.
The collision took place on the southbound side of the motorway between Junctions 44 and 43 and the police car was the only vehicle involved.
Today, his policing colleagues have paid tribute to the officer, who worked for Cumbria Constabulary's Mobile Support Group.
Paul Williams, chairman of Cumbria Police Federation, said: "All Cumbria Police officers are shocked and saddened to learn about the death of our colleague, who died in a single vehicle road traffic collision earlier today whilst on duty.
"The officer served on Cumbria's Road Policing Unit and his sudden passing has caused deep shock and grief to the policing family in Cumbria and across the UK.
"National Police Federation of England and Wales chair John Apter - and Federation colleagues from across the country - have been in touch to pass on their deepest condolences at this sad time and offer Cumbria their support. It is appreciated.
"Cumbria Police Federation will work closely with the specialist officers investigating this incident and we will ensure that we do all that we can to support the officer's family and close colleagues during this tragic time."
Cumbria Roads Police tweeted: "We are aware that news is breaking out about the loss of one of our own.
"A sad day and one we will never forget as we work together and keep strong."
The Central Motorway Police Group tweeted: "I'm sure I speak on behalf of all our followers in sending our thoughts and prayers to the officer's colleagues, family and friends at this tragic time."
Specialist officers are supporting the officer's family, Cumbria Police said.
The motorway was closed for several hours in both directions while investigations took place yesterday evening.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--'You're just a schoolkid'... Chetham's School of Music teacher who abused pupil 'told her it would b

'You're just a schoolkid'... Chetham's School of Music teacher who abused pupil 'told her it would be her fault if he went to prison'

A former Chetham ’ s School of Music pupil says a teacher who sexually abused her told her it would be her “ fault ” if he went to prison .
Violin teacher Christopher Ling also told the girl : “ I don ’ t think people are going to believe you because there ’ s me , a respected teacher and there ’ s you , just a schoolkid ” , according to the victim .
Laura - not her real name - has spoken out for the first time about abuse she suffered at the hands of Ling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse last year that he sexually abused them while they were studying at the school .
Ling later took his own life as he was about to be extradited from the US to face charges in the UK .
Laura says Ling targeted her within months of her starting at the prestigious Manchester city centre music school .
Bullied all her life , the shy 13-year-old had hoped for a fresh start when she was offered a sought-after place to study at Chetham ’ s .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ling and says she was too scared to tell anyone about it .
Recounting her experience in the Slater and Gordon “ The Case Files ” podcast , Laura explained how Ling at first preyed on her vulnerabilities .
He would probe her for details about her home life and cast himself in the role of a father figure for months before making his move , she says .
One night , she stayed at his house with other students following a concert and Ling asked to see her alone .
What followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Laura , who is now in her 40s , said : “ I was still quite young .
I was 14 , about to be 15 , but I wasn ’ t particularly well-developed and I knew he already had his really pretty girlfriend so I didn ’ t think anyone actually would be interested in me other than boys in my own year .
`` I had no idea that a grown man would be interested in a half-grown girl .
“ When I realised I had missed all of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too late to suddenly say .
I just froze .
I think actually that ’ s quite a common reaction .
`` I think in the shocked moment you don ’ t know what to do or say and when it ’ s somebody almost like a father figure it ’ s different as well .
It ’ s not just some random person you don ’ t know.
” Laura says she was left alone for the night but Ling returned to her room the next morning .
He said what had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a natural thing ” but warned her no one would believe her if she told .
“ He said that if I did then he might have to go to prison and that would be my fault ” , she said .
“ And he said anyway , I don ’ t think people are going to believe you because there ’ s me , a respected teacher and there ’ s you , just a schoolkid ” .
Laura says she stayed quiet due to fear , shame and threats from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her for months .
When another 10 schoolgirls gave statements to officers detailing Ling ’ s abuse back in the early 1990s , police launched an investigation and Laura felt she could finally speak out .
It took more than two decades before authorities finally gathered the evidence to charge him with 77 offences .
But Ling shot himself at his home in Los Angeles in September 2015 as police arrived to arrest him and extradite him .
Laura ’ s mum Louise - whose name has been changed to protect her identity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s abuse brought her world crashing down .
She said : “ I just felt , once I knew , just devastated .
“ I can ’ t believe that a parent like myself who was so incredibly vigilant , caring , observant and felt I had a good relationship , that that was not what was happening .
The most ghastly things were happening to this child and I didn ’ t have a clue .
“ I couldn ’ t reach her .
I had wanted to help her , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was totally closed down and shut off .
It was like she was in a concrete vault .
“ All I felt was that she had really been stolen by Ling and this tragic shell came back , utterly crushed ” .
During the Residential Schools Hearing of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse last year , former Chetham 's headmaster John Vallins said he 'bitterly regrets ' not knowing what was going on .
Mr Vallins was in charge at the school from 1974 to 1992 , during which time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hands of teachers , the inquiry heard .
He said Chetham 's at that time was no different to other schools and all were operating in a 'different world ' than nowadays .
Fiona Scolding QC , counsel to the inquiry , asked Mr Vallins about Ling .
He said he did not know Ling and had no involvement in his recruitment , but was told the school was 'lucky ' to have him as he was a brilliant violin teacher .
The inquiry heard that the school had no written child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Asked if he had not quite had his 'ear to the ground ' and didn ’ t know what was going on in his school , he said : `` It would be idle of me to deny that its evidence for the subject of this inquiry that there were bad things happening that I did not know about but which I should have done , and I ca n't say how bitterly I regret that . ''
A victim of Ling 's eventually reported matters to police in November 1990 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became aware , he said .
Mr Vallins was also asked about Michael Brewer , the former director of music at the school .
Mr Vallins said he was not a musician and Brewer was director of music , and the whole music department had a high degree of autonomy from the head and the rest of the school .
Brewer was jailed for six years in 2013 for sexually abusing former pupil Frances Andrade , who killed herself during his trial at Manchester Crown Court .
Chetham 's principal Alun Jones apologised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' after hearing details from former pupils during the inquiry last September and October .
Mr Jones took over at the helm of the renowned music school in September 2016 .
In a statement he said the evidence heard had been “ shocking and distressing ” and “ it is clear that serious errors of judgement were made at our school ” .
He said : `` I am deeply and truly sorry that teachers at our school abused their position of trust to hurt young people.
” He added : `` Students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their concerns acted upon .
`` I am deeply sorry the school did not do more to provide emotional support to the victims and survivors of abuse and their families .
`` I would welcome any victims and survivors of abuse at Chetham 's getting in touch with me if they feel it can help to rectify some of the appalling mistakes of the past . ''
Richard Scorer , who represented victims and survivors during the inquiry , is a lawyer from Slater and Gordon .
He has also contributed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same thing could still happen without a mandatory reporting law .
He said : “ We don ’ t yet have a law in this country that says if somebody in an institution knows or suspects that a child is being abused , they then have a legal duty to report that , for example to the police so it can be investigated .
“ We do have it in most other countries in the world and I hope one of the things that comes out of the inquiry is that that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Residential Schools Hearing of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse is due to take place in May of this year .
Alun Jones , Principal at Chetham ’ s School of Music , said : “ The stories of those whose lives were traumatically affected by past safeguarding failures are as upsetting as they are important to hear .
“ The school ’ s current leadership will continue to listen to those who were so terribly affected by the abhorrent abuses of our predecessors .
We remain deeply sorry .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learned by all .
For these reasons , last year we requested - and were granted - the opportunity to play a full part at the ongoing Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse .
“ At the inquiry we wholeheartedly supported calls for a mandatory reporting law .
We believe this would provide young people across the UK with some of the ‘ Gold Standard ’ safeguarding processes we now operate here at Chetham ’ s .
`` We must do everything in our power to ensure that children across the UK are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were in the past , so we echo those calls today , and await the report of the inquiry.
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A former Chetham’s School of Music pupil says a teacher who sexually abused her told her it would be her “fault” if he went to prison.
Violin teacher Christopher Ling also told the girl: “I don’t think people are going to believe you because there’s me, a respected teacher and there’s you, just a schoolkid”, according to the victim.
Laura - not her real name - has spoken out for the first time about abuse she suffered at the hands of Ling.
A number of former pupils told the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse last year that he sexually abused them while they were studying at the school.
Ling later took his own life as he was about to be extradited from the US to face charges in the UK.
Laura says Ling targeted her within months of her starting at the prestigious Manchester city centre music school.
Bullied all her life, the shy 13-year-old had hoped for a fresh start when she was offered a sought-after place to study at Chetham’s.
But she found herself being sexually abused by Ling and says she was too scared to tell anyone about it.
Recounting her experience in the Slater and Gordon “The Case Files” podcast, Laura explained how Ling at first preyed on her vulnerabilities.
He would probe her for details about her home life and cast himself in the role of a father figure for months before making his move, she says.
One night, she stayed at his house with other students following a concert and Ling asked to see her alone.
What followed was the first of numerous sexual assaults.
Laura, who is now in her 40s, said: “I was still quite young. I was 14, about to be 15, but I wasn’t particularly well-developed and I knew he already had his really pretty girlfriend so I didn’t think anyone actually would be interested in me other than boys in my own year.
"I had no idea that a grown man would be interested in a half-grown girl.
“When I realised I had missed all of the cues, I felt like it was too late to suddenly say. I just froze. I think actually that’s quite a common reaction.
"I think in the shocked moment you don’t know what to do or say and when it’s somebody almost like a father figure it’s different as well. It’s not just some random person you don’t know.”
Laura says she was left alone for the night but Ling returned to her room the next morning. He said what had happened between them was “a wonderful and a natural thing” but warned her no one would believe her if she told.
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“He said that if I did then he might have to go to prison and that would be my fault”, she said. “And he said anyway, I don’t think people are going to believe you because there’s me, a respected teacher and there’s you, just a schoolkid”.
Laura says she stayed quiet due to fear, shame and threats from Ling, who continued to prey on her for months.
When another 10 schoolgirls gave statements to officers detailing Ling’s abuse back in the early 1990s, police launched an investigation and Laura felt she could finally speak out.
It took more than two decades before authorities finally gathered the evidence to charge him with 77 offences.
But Ling shot himself at his home in Los Angeles in September 2015 as police arrived to arrest him and extradite him.
Laura’s mum Louise - whose name has been changed to protect her identity - says learning about her daughter’s abuse brought her world crashing down.
She said: “I just felt, once I knew, just devastated.
“I can’t believe that a parent like myself who was so incredibly vigilant, caring, observant and felt I had a good relationship, that that was not what was happening. The most ghastly things were happening to this child and I didn’t have a clue.
“I couldn’t reach her. I had wanted to help her, I had planned on making things better but she was totally closed down and shut off. It was like she was in a concrete vault.
“All I felt was that she had really been stolen by Ling and this tragic shell came back, utterly crushed”.
During the Residential Schools Hearing of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse last year, former Chetham's headmaster John Vallins said he 'bitterly regrets' not knowing what was going on.
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Mr Vallins was in charge at the school from 1974 to 1992, during which time a number of children suffered abuse at the hands of teachers, the inquiry heard.
He said Chetham's at that time was no different to other schools and all were operating in a 'different world' than nowadays.
Fiona Scolding QC, counsel to the inquiry, asked Mr Vallins about Ling.
He said he did not know Ling and had no involvement in his recruitment, but was told the school was 'lucky' to have him as he was a brilliant violin teacher.
The inquiry heard that the school had no written child protection policies in place at the time.
Asked if he had not quite had his 'ear to the ground' and didn’t know what was going on in his school, he said: "It would be idle of me to deny that its evidence for the subject of this inquiry that there were bad things happening that I did not know about but which I should have done, and I can't say how bitterly I regret that."
A victim of Ling's eventually reported matters to police in November 1990, which was the first time Mr Vallins became aware, he said.
Mr Vallins was also asked about Michael Brewer, the former director of music at the school.
Mr Vallins said he was not a musician and Brewer was director of music, and the whole music department had a high degree of autonomy from the head and the rest of the school.
Brewer was jailed for six years in 2013 for sexually abusing former pupil Frances Andrade, who killed herself during his trial at Manchester Crown Court.
Chetham's principal Alun Jones apologised for the 'appalling mistakes of the past' after hearing details from former pupils during the inquiry last September and October.
Mr Jones took over at the helm of the renowned music school in September 2016.
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In a statement he said the evidence heard had been “shocking and distressing” and “it is clear that serious errors of judgement were made at our school”.
He said: "I am deeply and truly sorry that teachers at our school abused their position of trust to hurt young people.”
He added: "Students should have been supported and listened to and their concerns acted upon.
"I am deeply sorry the school did not do more to provide emotional support to the victims and survivors of abuse and their families.
"I would welcome any victims and survivors of abuse at Chetham's getting in touch with me if they feel it can help to rectify some of the appalling mistakes of the past."
(Image: PA)
Richard Scorer, who represented victims and survivors during the inquiry, is a lawyer from Slater and Gordon.
He has also contributed to the law firms podcast and says the same thing could still happen without a mandatory reporting law.
He said: “We don’t yet have a law in this country that says if somebody in an institution knows or suspects that a child is being abused, they then have a legal duty to report that, for example to the police so it can be investigated.
“We do have it in most other countries in the world and I hope one of the things that comes out of the inquiry is that that will change”.
The second phase of the Residential Schools Hearing of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse is due to take place in May of this year.
Alun Jones, Principal at Chetham’s School of Music, said: “The stories of those whose lives were traumatically affected by past safeguarding failures are as upsetting as they are important to hear.
“The school’s current leadership will continue to listen to those who were so terribly affected by the abhorrent abuses of our predecessors. We remain deeply sorry.
“The lessons of the past must be learned by all. For these reasons, last year we requested - and were granted - the opportunity to play a full part at the ongoing Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
“At the inquiry we wholeheartedly supported calls for a mandatory reporting law. We believe this would provide young people across the UK with some of the ‘Gold Standard’ safeguarding processes we now operate here at Chetham’s.
"We must do everything in our power to ensure that children across the UK are safer in years to come than they were in the past, so we echo those calls today, and await the report of the inquiry.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Tesco recalls Cow & Gate baby food jars over fears they may have been 'tampered with'

Tesco has recalled 15 types of baby food over fears they may have been tampered with .
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Tesco has recalled 15 types of baby food over fears they may have been tampered with.
The supermarket is warning customers who have bought Cow & Gate baby food jars to return them due to the possible safety risk.
The warning, described as a 'precautionary measure', also reassures shoppers that other Cow & Gate, Tesco or other branded baby products are not affected.
Tesco's recall is only for 200g jars of seven months plus Cow & Gate baby food, in the following 15 different flavours:
Cow & Gate Butternut Squash Chicken & Pasta 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Courgette & Hake Rice 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Creamy Cauliflower Cheese 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Garden Pea & Turkey 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Potato Spinach & Beef 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Potato & Turkey Roast 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Spaghetti Bolognese 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Succulent Pork Casserole 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Tasty Cottage Pie 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Tomato & Courgette Pasta 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Yummy Harvest Chicken 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Apple Crumble 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Banana Crumble 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Peach Apple & Kiwi 7+ months 200g
Cow & Gate Rice Pudding 7+ months 200g
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If you have purchased any of the above jars they can be returned to the store where they were purchased from for a full refund.
A receipt isn't need for the return. Customers should just take the jar to any Tesco store and get their money back.
If you need more information you can contact Tesco Customer Services directly on 0800 917 6897.
You can contact Cow & Gate via Facebook messenger, or on live chat at www.cgbabyclub.co.uk/contact-us, or by phone on 0800 977 8880.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--BBC apologises after footage of LeBron James mistakenly used during report on basketball star Kobe B

BBC apologises after footage of LeBron James mistakenly used during report on basketball star Kobe Bryant's death

The BBC has apologised after footage of the wrong player was aired during a report on basketball star Kobe Bryant 's death .
The NBA legend and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine people to be killed when his helicopter crashed near Calabasas , California , at 10am local time on Sunday .
Seven others were killed .
In a segment on BBC 's News At Ten programme , footage of LA Lakers player LeBron James was used by mistake .
Viewers took to Twitter to highlight the error .
Some pointed out that James ' name was seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clip .
BBC News at Six and Ten editor Paul Royall apologised for the 'human error ' .
He tweeted : `` In tonight 's coverage of the death of Kobe Bryant on # BBCNewsTen we mistakenly used pictures of LeBron James in one section of the report .
`` We apologise for this human error which fell below our usual standards on the programme . ''
Bryant played his way into the basketball history books , helping the Lakers win three back-to-back NBA championships between 2000 and 2002 .
After being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bryant added a further two championships to his and the Lakers ' tally , once again winning them consecutively in 2009 and 2010 .
He retired in 2016 as the third-leading goal scorer in NBA history , a title which he held until Saturday night when James surpassed his record .
In Bryant 's last tweet before his death , he paid tribute to friend James .
`` Continuing to move the game forward @ KingJames , '' he tweeted .

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The BBC has apologised after footage of the wrong player was aired during a report on basketball star Kobe Bryant's death.
The NBA legend and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine people to be killed when his helicopter crashed near Calabasas, California, at 10am local time on Sunday.
Seven others were killed.
In a segment on BBC's News At Ten programme, footage of LA Lakers player LeBron James was used by mistake.
Viewers took to Twitter to highlight the error.
Some pointed out that James' name was seen on the back of his vest in the clip.
(Image: Getty Images)
BBC News at Six and Ten editor Paul Royall apologised for the 'human error'.
He tweeted: "In tonight's coverage of the death of Kobe Bryant on #BBCNewsTen we mistakenly used pictures of LeBron James in one section of the report.
"We apologise for this human error which fell below our usual standards on the programme."
Bryant played his way into the basketball history books, helping the Lakers win three back-to-back NBA championships between 2000 and 2002.
(Image: Getty Images)
After being named Most Valuable Player in 2008, Bryant added a further two championships to his and the Lakers' tally, once again winning them consecutively in 2009 and 2010.
He retired in 2016 as the third-leading goal scorer in NBA history, a title which he held until Saturday night when James surpassed his record.
In Bryant's last tweet before his death, he paid tribute to friend James.
"Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames," he tweeted.
"Much respect my brother #33644."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Preston knife attack: Teenager arrested after two people stabbed and another threatened within yards

Preston knife attack: Teenager arrested after two people stabbed and another threatened within yards of each other

A teenager has been arrested after two people were stabbed and another threatened with a knife within yards of each other in Preston .
All three incidents took place within a small area of Deepdale and Lanchashire Constabulary are treating them as linked .
The first stabbing took place at Sainsbury 's , on Flintoff Way , where a man in his 50s was stabbed in abdomen .
He was taken to hospital following the attack at around 3.45pm on Sunday , January 26 .
Read more of today 's top stories here Police said the man underwent surgery in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed to be life-threatening .
A woman , aged in her 20s , called emergency services after she was attacked in the vicinity of Blackpool Road .
The woman was taken to hospital after she suffered a stab wound to her abdomen following the incident at 6.45pm .
Police were then called five minutes after to another stabbing at Deepdale Retail Park .
A teenage boy was threatened with a knife and his bike was stolen .
Lancashire Constabulary said they believe all three incidents are linked .
A 16-year-old boy , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempted robbery , robbery and section 18 wounding .
Police place a Section 60 order covering an area of Deepdale last night .
The order , which was in place from 7.15pm until 3am this morning , gives officers the power to search people or vehicles in the area .
Inspector Phil Orme of Preston Police , said : “ These are very serious incidents where violence or threats of violence have been used .
`` The incidents have been confined to a small geographic area and have been very similar in nature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are linked .
`` While we have made an arrest , our enquiries are very much ongoing .
If you witnessed any of these crimes taking place or have any information at all that could help , please get in touch as soon as possible . ''
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log number 1152 of 26 January .
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A teenager has been arrested after two people were stabbed and another threatened with a knife within yards of each other in Preston.
All three incidents took place within a small area of Deepdale and Lanchashire Constabulary are treating them as linked.
The first stabbing took place at Sainsbury's, on Flintoff Way, where a man in his 50s was stabbed in abdomen.
He was taken to hospital following the attack at around 3.45pm on Sunday, January 26.
Police said the man underwent surgery in hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A woman, aged in her 20s, called emergency services after she was attacked in the vicinity of Blackpool Road.
The woman was taken to hospital after she suffered a stab wound to her abdomen following the incident at 6.45pm.
(Image: ASP)
Police were then called five minutes after to another stabbing at Deepdale Retail Park.
A teenage boy was threatened with a knife and his bike was stolen.
Lancashire Constabulary said they believe all three incidents are linked.
A 16-year-old boy, from Preston, was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery, robbery and section 18 wounding.
He remains in police custody.
Police place a Section 60 order covering an area of Deepdale last night.
(Image: ASP)
The order, which was in place from 7.15pm until 3am this morning, gives officers the power to search people or vehicles in the area.
Inspector Phil Orme of Preston Police, said: “These are very serious incidents where violence or threats of violence have been used.
"The incidents have been confined to a small geographic area and have been very similar in nature. At this stage, we believe they are linked.
"While we have made an arrest, our enquiries are very much ongoing. If you witnessed any of these crimes taking place or have any information at all that could help, please get in touch as soon as possible."
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log number 1152 of 26 January.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Ryan Giggs pinpoints why David Moyes failed at Manchester United

Ryan Giggs believes the expectation of taking over the Premier League champions and Manchester United 's ageing squad were the two main factors that contributed to David Moyes ' downfall at Old Trafford .
The United great was a 13-time league winner under Sir Alex Ferguson before taking on a player-coach role when Moyes replaced the legendary Scot in 2013 .
The former Everton boss , of course , did not last the season before he was sacked and Giggs took over on an interim basis .
And Giggs had plenty of sympathy with Moyes ' plight .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job that David had inherited , '' he told The Coaches ' Voice .
`` Usually , a new manager takes charge of a team that is struggling or has had a bad run of games .
Instead , he was taking over at the champions .
`` But it was also a team with some key players coming towards the end of their careers at the club .
Rio Ferdinand , Patrice Evra , Nemanja Vidic , myself – we were all approaching the end in one way or another , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any manager coming in .
Plus , every coach wants to put their own stamp on a team . ''
Giggs then reflected on his own four-game stint in charge of United , which he believes has set him up for his managerial career .
He 's now in charge of his country Wales and has achieved qualification for Euro 2020 .
`` By the end of that season , I had four games to do just that for myself , '' he added .
`` I had good people around me – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United , Nicky Butt was in the academy , Paul Scholes came in too – although the difficult part was that I was still a player .
That meant I was picking or not picking some of my mates – teammates with whom I had shared a dressing room for a long time .
Also , I knew it was my last year as a player and I had wanted to enjoy it as much as I could – which , in the end , I probably never managed to do .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United– and nothing prepares you for the actual experience of being in that hot-seat .
The feeling of being in that office after training , picking your team for the next game , players knocking on your door .
It was an unbelievable experience .
`` I put myself under a lot of pressure to win those four games – and it was in that time that I came to know I had the mentality to become a manager . ''

Ryan Giggs believes the expectation of taking over the Premier League champions and Manchester United's ageing squad were the two main factors that contributed to David Moyes' downfall at Old Trafford.
The United great was a 13-time league winner under Sir Alex Ferguson before taking on a player-coach role when Moyes replaced the legendary Scot in 2013.
The former Everton boss, of course, did not last the season before he was sacked and Giggs took over on an interim basis.
And Giggs had plenty of sympathy with Moyes' plight.
"There were two ways of looking at the job that David had inherited," he told The Coaches' Voice. "Usually, a new manager takes charge of a team that is struggling or has had a bad run of games. Instead, he was taking over at the champions.
"But it was also a team with some key players coming towards the end of their careers at the club. Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Nemanja Vidic, myself – we were all approaching the end in one way or another, and that would obviously have been difficult for any manager coming in. Plus, every coach wants to put their own stamp on a team."
Giggs then reflected on his own four-game stint in charge of United, which he believes has set him up for his managerial career. He's now in charge of his country Wales and has achieved qualification for Euro 2020.
"By the end of that season, I had four games to do just that for myself," he added.
"I had good people around me – Phil Neville was already a coach at United, Nicky Butt was in the academy, Paul Scholes came in too – although the difficult part was that I was still a player. That meant I was picking or not picking some of my mates – teammates with whom I had shared a dressing room for a long time. Also, I knew it was my last year as a player and I had wanted to enjoy it as much as I could – which, in the end, I probably never managed to do.
"But I got the chance to manage Manchester United– and nothing prepares you for the actual experience of being in that hot-seat. The feeling of being in that office after training, picking your team for the next game, players knocking on your door. It was an unbelievable experience.
"I put myself under a lot of pressure to win those four games – and it was in that time that I came to know I had the mentality to become a manager."