themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Premier League club doctors raise concern over Project Restart plans

A number of Premier League club doctors have expressed their concerns about the ‘ Project Restart ’ plans with the league bosses , as they continue to push for the imminent return of football .
that concerns have been raised by club doctors , with one issue being that senior medics are seeking assurances over their own liability and insurance cover if a player contracts the virus .
It is also added that the Premier League has been asked to provide some clarity over medical protocols , testing and player welfare , with the 20 club doctors holding their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Project Restart plans .
The aim is to feed their thoughts into the Premier League ’ s leadership , with a league source telling the BBC they viewed the move by the medics as a natural part of the process with clubs , and a means of reaching ‘ the best possible set of protocols ’ .
They also confirmed that the league was in talks with insurance companies over the issue of club and doctor liability , and that this would be brought up with government representatives this week .
The Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working group of medical experts and public health officials , which will meet for a second time in a week on Wednesday , where they are devising the health and hygiene measures that players , managers and club staff will be asked to agree to before full training and then competition can resume , but only if the government deems it safe to do so .
The government is set to review it ’ s lockdown measures at the weekend , with the Premier League meeting to vote on plans next Monday .

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A number of Premier League club doctors have expressed their concerns about the ‘Project Restart’ plans with the league bosses, as they continue to push for the imminent return of football.
The BBC reports that concerns have been raised by club doctors, with one issue being that senior medics are seeking assurances over their own liability and insurance cover if a player contracts the virus.
It is also added that the Premier League has been asked to provide some clarity over medical protocols, testing and player welfare, with the 20 club doctors holding their own discussions around the Premier League’s Project Restart plans.
The aim is to feed their thoughts into the Premier League’s leadership, with a league source telling the BBC they viewed the move by the medics as a natural part of the process with clubs, and a means of reaching ‘the best possible set of protocols’.
They also confirmed that the league was in talks with insurance companies over the issue of club and doctor liability, and that this would be brought up with government representatives this week.
The Premier League will be represented on a cross-sport working group of medical experts and public health officials, which will meet for a second time in a week on Wednesday, where they are devising the health and hygiene measures that players, managers and club staff will be asked to agree to before full training and then competition can resume, but only if the government deems it safe to do so.
The government is set to review it’s lockdown measures at the weekend, with the Premier League meeting to vote on plans next Monday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Tuesday May 5

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Tonight's Euromillions jackpot stands at a whopping £42 million, which could be all yours if you pick the right numbers.
To play the game, you'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm.
You then need to choose five main numbers and two lucky stars.
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With every ticket you will also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Man Utd evening headlines as Neville defends ex-player and Kagawa's apology

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has leapt to Ravel Morrison ’ s defence after he was criticised by Wayne Rooney for not working hard enough to reach his potential .
Writing in his latest Sunday Times column , United ’ s all-time top scorer said that Morrison was a more talented youngster than Paul Pogba but he didn ’ t have the work ethic of Neville .
But Neville has defended Morrison , now 27 and on loan at Middlesbrough from Sheffield United .
`` I used to commentate on MUTV and the academy games for a number of years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Neville on Sky Sports ' The Football Show .
“ That year they won the Youth Cup , I commentated on many of those games where Paul Pogba , Jesse Lingard , Ravel Morrison were all playing .
Will Keane , Michael Keane , it was a really good era for Manchester United for producing young players .
`` Ravel was special , really special .
I 've still kept in touch with Ravel throughout all these years , not often , but I 've always had a soft spot for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was down to his attitude , to be honest with you.
” '' I think Ravel had some serious complexities and challenges in his life that I think any of us would have found difficult to deal with .
Ultimately , from that point of view , it 's meant he has n't achieved what he could have achieved.
” Dan James gives extra insight into what makes Bruno Fernandes so special Manchester United winger Daniel James has spoken about his team-mate Bruno Fernandes and explained part of the reason he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact .
After making the switch from Sporting Lisbon late in the January transfer window , Fernandes hit the ground running and was named the Premier League ’ s player of the month in February .
James has said a lot of that is down to his mentality .
`` I think coming in , we 'd researched him and knew he was a great player but also a great character on and off the pitch , '' said the Wales international in a recent interview with NBC Sports .
`` He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that senior player , having that character , he speaks to a lot of players about how they can improve , not to be harsh on them but to help the team improve .
`` He speaks to me and other players about communication and what he likes to do .
`` He 's not played with us and he 's had quite a few games now , he 's getting better and better which comes down to the training ground .
He 's been a great player since he 's coming in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well . ''
Why Sir Alex Ferguson apologised to Robin Van Persie and Shinji Kagawa Patrice Evra has revealed an interesting detail about Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s final , Premier League title-winning , year as Manchester United manager .
He says that the legendary coach apologised to Robin Van Persie and Shinji Kagawa , having signed the pair just one year before he announced his retirement .
“ After two weeks , we were in the dressing room waiting , ” said Evra , speaking on the UTD Podcast .
“ When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all those cameras and I was like : ‘ Wow , someone has done something wrong .
Maybe a player is the story again !
Someone has done something wrong , we are in trouble.
’ “ But we arrived and people said , 'Guys , you have to stay in the dressing room because the boss wants to have a chat ' .
And when the boss comes into the dressing room to talk to everyone , it 's never good news .
“ He came , and he said , ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have said that I 'm going to retire even before I say it myself .
That 's why you saw all those cameras .
But I will retire because my wife needs me ’ .
He apologised to [ Robin ] van Persie , he apologised to Shinji [ Kagawa ] , because he just bought them .
He apologised to them especially .
”

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Gary Neville defends Ravel Morrison after Wayne Rooney criticism
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has leapt to Ravel Morrison’s defence after he was criticised by Wayne Rooney for not working hard enough to reach his potential.
Writing in his latest Sunday Times column, United’s all-time top scorer said that Morrison was a more talented youngster than Paul Pogba but he didn’t have the work ethic of Neville.
But Neville has defended Morrison, now 27 and on loan at Middlesbrough from Sheffield United.
"I used to commentate on MUTV and the academy games for a number of years whilst I was playing at United,” said Neville on Sky Sports' The Football Show.
“That year they won the Youth Cup, I commentated on many of those games where Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Ravel Morrison were all playing. Will Keane, Michael Keane, it was a really good era for Manchester United for producing young players.
"Ravel was special, really special. I've still kept in touch with Ravel throughout all these years, not often, but I've always had a soft spot for him. I don't think it was down to his attitude, to be honest with you.”
"I think Ravel had some serious complexities and challenges in his life that I think any of us would have found difficult to deal with. Ultimately, from that point of view, it's meant he hasn't achieved what he could have achieved.”
Dan James gives extra insight into what makes Bruno Fernandes so special
Manchester United winger Daniel James has spoken about his team-mate Bruno Fernandes and explained part of the reason he’s been able to make such an instant impact.
After making the switch from Sporting Lisbon late in the January transfer window, Fernandes hit the ground running and was named the Premier League’s player of the month in February.
James has said a lot of that is down to his mentality.
"I think coming in, we'd researched him and knew he was a great player but also a great character on and off the pitch," said the Wales international in a recent interview with NBC Sports.
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"He's 25 but we already see him as that senior player, having that character, he speaks to a lot of players about how they can improve, not to be harsh on them but to help the team improve.
"He speaks to me and other players about communication and what he likes to do.
"He's not played with us and he's had quite a few games now, he's getting better and better which comes down to the training ground. He's been a great player since he's coming in but it's about his character as well."
Why Sir Alex Ferguson apologised to Robin Van Persie and Shinji Kagawa
Patrice Evra has revealed an interesting detail about Sir Alex Ferguson’s final, Premier League title-winning, year as Manchester United manager.
He says that the legendary coach apologised to Robin Van Persie and Shinji Kagawa, having signed the pair just one year before he announced his retirement.
“After two weeks, we were in the dressing room waiting,” said Evra, speaking on the UTD Podcast. “When we arrived at Carrington, I saw all those cameras and I was like: ‘Wow, someone has done something wrong. Maybe a player is the story again! Someone has done something wrong, we are in trouble.’
“But we arrived and people said, 'Guys, you have to stay in the dressing room because the boss wants to have a chat'. And when the boss comes into the dressing room to talk to everyone, it's never good news.
“He came, and he said, 'I'm really sorry. Some people have said that I'm going to retire even before I say it myself. That's why you saw all those cameras. But I will retire because my wife needs me’. He apologised to [Robin] van Persie, he apologised to Shinji [Kagawa], because he just bought them. He apologised to them especially.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Man City evening headlines as Jesus reveals top moment

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Tuesday , May 5 .
Gabriel Jesus says the best moment of his Man City career came just before football went into lockdown .
Jesus had just starred in City 's brilliant Champions League win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu , scoring the equaliser before Kevin de Bruyne 's penalty gave the Blues a 2-1 first-leg lead .
It was a significant game for the Brazilian striker , who has had to wait patiently for his opportunity behind Sergio Aguero .
At the Bernabeu , Jesus started from the left wing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is used to .
However , Jesus described the game as one of his best moments for the club , saying that playing from a wide position earlier in his career helped him adapt to the different responsibilities .
While many Premier League clubs are opposed to the idea of finishing the season at neutral grounds , Manchester City have expressed no concerns with the proposal .
This could be because City ’ s remaining away fixtures come up against some sides with disproportionately good home records .
City were set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Amex Stadium and Vicarage Road before the season ’ s end .
Brighton have won 62 % of their home games this season , whilst Watford have won 63 % of theirs .
Any proposal to play at neutral venues may give City an advantage over their opponents who prefer home comforts .
Former Premier League striker and Ghanaian international Asamoah Gyan has revealed how close he came to signing for Manchester City .
The ex-Sunderland man played through the pain barrier to represent Ghana at the 2008 Africa Cup of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months .
This kicked the then-Udinese man ’ s move to City into touch , something he deeply regrets .
`` I regret playing at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations because I was injured but I felt I needed to sacrifice but yet I was criticised [ for my performance ] , '' he said .
`` That has been one of my biggest regrets with the national team.
” Gyan ultimately moved to Stade Rennais in France before impressing enough to finally secure a Premier League move to Sunderland in 2010 @

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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Tuesday, May 5.
Gabriel Jesus recalls best City moment
Gabriel Jesus says the best moment of his Man City career came just before football went into lockdown.
Jesus had just starred in City's brilliant Champions League win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, scoring the equaliser before Kevin de Bruyne's penalty gave the Blues a 2-1 first-leg lead.
It was a significant game for the Brazilian striker, who has had to wait patiently for his opportunity behind Sergio Aguero. At the Bernabeu, Jesus started from the left wing, playing a more defensive role than he is used to.
However, Jesus described the game as one of his best moments for the club, saying that playing from a wide position earlier in his career helped him adapt to the different responsibilities.
Full story here.
Neutral fixtures to work in City’s favour
While many Premier League clubs are opposed to the idea of finishing the season at neutral grounds, Manchester City have expressed no concerns with the proposal.
This could be because City’s remaining away fixtures come up against some sides with disproportionately good home records.
City were set to face Brighton and Hove Albion and Watford at the Amex Stadium and Vicarage Road before the season’s end. Brighton have won 62% of their home games this season, whilst Watford have won 63% of theirs.
Any proposal to play at neutral venues may give City an advantage over their opponents who prefer home comforts.
Gyan on failed City move
Former Premier League striker and Ghanaian international Asamoah Gyan has revealed how close he came to signing for Manchester City.
The ex-Sunderland man played through the pain barrier to represent Ghana at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations but subsequently was sidelined for five months. This kicked the then-Udinese man’s move to City into touch, something he deeply regrets.
"I regret playing at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations because I was injured but I felt I needed to sacrifice but yet I was criticised [for my performance]," he said.
"That has been one of my biggest regrets with the national team.”
Gyan ultimately moved to Stade Rennais in France before impressing enough to finally secure a Premier League move to Sunderland in 2010.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Man City to rival Manchester United for wonderkid and more rumours

Manchester City are set to battle Chelsea to sign Marseille wonderkid Boubacar Kamara .
Le 10 Sport claim the 20-year-old could be sold in order to balance their books and City are reportedly keeping tabs on him .
City will apparently face competition from the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United , but may be willing to spend up to €32million ( £27.9m ) on the midfielder .
Elsewhere , reports in Spain suggest City are keeping tabs on Argentina wonderkid Thiago Almada .
Atletico Madrid are said to be very keen on the 18-year-old , but AS state that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Almada has a €22m ( £19.2m ) release clause , but that will rise to €25m ( £21.8m ) from the end of August .
Apparently Atletico are not willing to pay that much for the young star , and want him to put pressure on his club Velez Sarsfield to lower the price .
Meanwhile , City are said to be keeping `` a close eye '' on two players from KV Mechelen : Aster Vranckx and Issa Kabore .
Gazet van Antwerpen ( via Sport Witness ) say the duo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City have scouted both players several times already this season .
However , City could face strong competition from clubs across Europe , with Milan apparently keeping track of Vranckx , while a number of clubs are said to be interested in Kabore .

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Manchester City are set to battle Chelsea to sign Marseille wonderkid Boubacar Kamara.
Le 10 Sport claim the 20-year-old could be sold in order to balance their books and City are reportedly keeping tabs on him.
City will apparently face competition from the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United, but may be willing to spend up to €32million (£27.9m) on the midfielder.
Elsewhere, reports in Spain suggest City are keeping tabs on Argentina wonderkid Thiago Almada.
Atletico Madrid are said to be very keen on the 18-year-old, but AS state that City are in competition for the attacker.
Almada has a €22m (£19.2m) release clause, but that will rise to €25m (£21.8m) from the end of August.
Apparently Atletico are not willing to pay that much for the young star, and want him to put pressure on his club Velez Sarsfield to lower the price.
Meanwhile, City are said to be keeping "a close eye" on two players from KV Mechelen: Aster Vranckx and Issa Kabore.
Gazet van Antwerpen (via Sport Witness ) say the duo are "highly regarded" and that City have scouted both players several times already this season.
However, City could face strong competition from clubs across Europe, with Milan apparently keeping track of Vranckx, while a number of clubs are said to be interested in Kabore.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Water buffalo kills man and injures two others in Wales

One man has died and two people are injured after they were attacked by a water buffalo in Wales , police have said .
Officers were called to the incident at a commercial property in Gwehelog , Monmouthshire , this afternoon .
A 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene , while a 19-year-old man was taken to hospital with critical injuries .
A 22-year-old woman suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries .
Police said the animal involved was 'destroyed ' .
No further details about where the incident took place have been reported .
A statement from Gwent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report of an incident at a commercial property in Gwehelog , Monmouthshire , at around 2.50pm on Tuesday 5 May , after two men and a woman were attacked by a water buffalo .
`` A 57-year-old man from the Gwehelog area was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from Wales Ambulance Service .
`` A 19-year-old man from the Gwehelog area sustained critical injuries during the incident .
He has been taken to the University Hospital for Wales for treatment by the Welsh Air Ambulance .
`` A 22-year-old woman from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to her leg .
Her injuries are not thought to be critical and she has been taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital for treatment by the Wales Ambulance Service .
`` The water buffalo has been destroyed .
`` Officers received assistance from the National Police Air Service ( NPAS ) at the scene . ''
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One man has died and two people are injured after they were attacked by a water buffalo in Wales, police have said.
Officers were called to the incident at a commercial property in Gwehelog, Monmouthshire, this afternoon.
A 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 19-year-old man was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
A 22-year-old woman suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Police said the animal involved was 'destroyed'.
No further details about where the incident took place have been reported.
A statement from Gwent Police said: "We received a report of an incident at a commercial property in Gwehelog, Monmouthshire, at around 2.50pm on Tuesday 5 May, after two men and a woman were attacked by a water buffalo.
"A 57-year-old man from the Gwehelog area was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from Wales Ambulance Service.
"A 19-year-old man from the Gwehelog area sustained critical injuries during the incident. He has been taken to the University Hospital for Wales for treatment by the Welsh Air Ambulance.
"A 22-year-old woman from the Gwehelog area sustained a serious injury to her leg. Her injuries are not thought to be critical and she has been taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital for treatment by the Wales Ambulance Service.
"The water buffalo has been destroyed.
"Officers received assistance from the National Police Air Service (NPAS) at the scene."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Juve open to selling Ramsey on one condition and more Man Utd rumours

Italian giants Juventus will reportedly only consider selling midfielder Aaron Ramsey if he was used to bring an even better player into the club , amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United .
Football has been brought to a standstill for the foreseeable future but United are still preparing for the next campaign , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirming that internal discussions on transfer targets are still ongoing .
United are expected to improve their squad further when the transfer window reopens again , with a central midfielder high on their list of priorities , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quality midfielders have already been linked with a move to Old Trafford and one of them is ex-Arsenal star Ramsey , who moved to Juventus on a free transfer last summer .
The Welshman has started just 13 times for Juve this season which has led to speculation that he could make a swift return to the Premier League .
Though , according to CalcioMercato , the Old Lady and their manager Maurizio Sarri have faith in Ramsey and want him to stay for another season to prove his worth .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be willing to sell him if it would lead to a 'top-level exchange , ' for example , Paul Pogba moving to Turin .
Even then it 's reported they would only consider offers over £30million for the 29-year-old , who they got for nothing a year earlier , but their priority is to keep him .
MEN Sport understands Ramsey is not a priority target for the Reds , with Jack Grealish , James Maddison and Jude Bellingham higher on the list of targets for the middle of the park .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kosovan international Milot Rashica , who they see as a replacement for Jadon Sancho , according to reports .
Sancho is one of United 's top transfer targets for the next transfer window , as they look to add his lightning-quick pace and clinical finishing to their attack .
The 20-year-old has been a revelation since departing Manchester City in 2017 and has established himself as one of the best young players in the world , with a staggering 17 goals and 19 assists to his name this season .
Todo Fichajes claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his replacement , with a summer move expected , and have targeted the Werder Bremen winger , who will cost them €35m .

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Italian giants Juventus will reportedly only consider selling midfielder Aaron Ramsey if he was used to bring an even better player into the club, amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.
Football has been brought to a standstill for the foreseeable future but United are still preparing for the next campaign, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirming that internal discussions on transfer targets are still ongoing.
United are expected to improve their squad further when the transfer window reopens again, with a central midfielder high on their list of priorities, as well as a winger and playmaker.
Several quality midfielders have already been linked with a move to Old Trafford and one of them is ex-Arsenal star Ramsey, who moved to Juventus on a free transfer last summer.
The Welshman has started just 13 times for Juve this season which has led to speculation that he could make a swift return to the Premier League.
Though, according to CalcioMercato, the Old Lady and their manager Maurizio Sarri have faith in Ramsey and want him to stay for another season to prove his worth.
However, it is also claimed that they would be willing to sell him if it would lead to a 'top-level exchange,' for example, Paul Pogba moving to Turin.
Even then it's reported they would only consider offers over £30million for the 29-year-old, who they got for nothing a year earlier, but their priority is to keep him.
MEN Sport understands Ramsey is not a priority target for the Reds, with Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Jude Bellingham higher on the list of targets for the middle of the park.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have entered negotiations for Kosovan international Milot Rashica, who they see as a replacement for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
Sancho is one of United's top transfer targets for the next transfer window, as they look to add his lightning-quick pace and clinical finishing to their attack.
The 20-year-old has been a revelation since departing Manchester City in 2017 and has established himself as one of the best young players in the world, with a staggering 17 goals and 19 assists to his name this season.
Todo Fichajes claim Dortmund have started the process of finding his replacement, with a summer move expected, and have targeted the Werder Bremen winger, who will cost them €35m.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Obesity a risk factor for coronavirus patients

Obese coronavirus patients are at a higher risk of being admitted to intensive care and death , government scientists have found .
The government 's deputy chief scientific adviser , Professor Dame Angela McLean , was asked whether obese people should go on a diet in response to the coronavirus outbreak .
Prof McLean , answering questions alongside foreign secretary Dominic Raab today , said the government had 'fine evidence ' that those who were severely overweight were more at risk of complications or death after contracting COVID-19 .
Prof McLean said : `` Those studies show that once you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an additional risk factor for being admitted to an ICU , or indeed for death .
`` My understanding about the way to lose weight is that going on a diet is n't the way to do it .
`` What you have to do is completely change your lifestyle and do something that has to be enduring , not just going on a diet .
`` I understand that is a really difficult thing to do , but under all circumstances - pandemic or no pandemic - it 's better not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study by the Coronavirus Clinical Characterisation Consortium found that the risk of death was 37pc higher in obese patients .
Researchers say that almost 75pc of coronavirus patients in intensive care are overweight , while people of a healthy weight only make up a minority .
Researchers analysed 17,000 coronavirus admissions .
The obesity death rates were second only to patients with dementia , which had a death rate of 39pc , but were found to be higher than those with heart disease , at 31pc .

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Obese coronavirus patients are at a higher risk of being admitted to intensive care and death, government scientists have found.
The government's deputy chief scientific adviser, Professor Dame Angela McLean, was asked whether obese people should go on a diet in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Prof McLean, answering questions alongside foreign secretary Dominic Raab today, said the government had 'fine evidence' that those who were severely overweight were more at risk of complications or death after contracting COVID-19.
Prof McLean said: "Those studies show that once you're in hospital, being obese is an additional risk factor for being admitted to an ICU, or indeed for death.
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"My understanding about the way to lose weight is that going on a diet isn't the way to do it.
"What you have to do is completely change your lifestyle and do something that has to be enduring, not just going on a diet.
"I understand that is a really difficult thing to do, but under all circumstances - pandemic or no pandemic - it's better not to be obese."
A major British study by the Coronavirus Clinical Characterisation Consortium found that the risk of death was 37pc higher in obese patients.
Researchers say that almost 75pc of coronavirus patients in intensive care are overweight, while people of a healthy weight only make up a minority.
Researchers analysed 17,000 coronavirus admissions. The obesity death rates were second only to patients with dementia, which had a death rate of 39pc, but were found to be higher than those with heart disease, at 31pc.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--John Stones says lockdown is helping him improve as a player

Manchester City defender John Stones has revealed that he has been using the new-found time during lockdown to try and improve aspects of his game .
The Premier League and football across the globe has been brought to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic , and with the UK in lockdown City 's stars have been unable to train together at the CFA for weeks .
The players have been given their own training regimes to remain as fit as possible for when football finally does return and Stones believes he 's getting a lot out of the break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a difficult season as he 's struggled with injuries and for form but he 's used the time away from the rigours of weekly action to reflect on his game .
“ Being locked in your home has made you realise what is important and given me the time and space to train every day , '' Stones told City 's official site .
`` I have been training every day , trying to improve on little things that have been bothering me throughout the season and I think I have rectified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great time for me .
`` Obviously it is a difficult time when you are stuck in the house for so long and you can ’ t go out and do your normal things but I think you have to use it to your advantage and I think that ’ s what we have tried to do and I have tried to do that especially .
“ Definitely [ it is chance to reflect ] .
You have not got the pressure of time I suppose .
When you are playing you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have got to analyse things quick and move on quick to the next game .
`` This time is good because you have been able to watch all of your clips from your games without the pressure of moving onto another game and focusing and preparing for that .
You have had the time to really go down to fine details.
” It 's not been all training , though , and Stones has also been filling his time by watching Netflix , with hit documentary Tiger King a particular favourite .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ many things and stopped early doors because I thought it can ’ t live up to the last thing .
I tell you what I did like and I know a lot of people are talking about it , Tiger King .
There is something about it isn ’ t there , it is just crazy .
I really enjoyed that .
`` Ozark got recommended to me so I am on Ozark at the minute .
It is a bit slow but I think I am getting to the good bits .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ either because I don ’ t want to spoil it for people !
”

Manchester City defender John Stones has revealed that he has been using the new-found time during lockdown to try and improve aspects of his game.
The Premier League and football across the globe has been brought to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, and with the UK in lockdown City's stars have been unable to train together at the CFA for weeks.
The players have been given their own training regimes to remain as fit as possible for when football finally does return and Stones believes he's getting a lot out of the break from action.
The England international has had a difficult season as he's struggled with injuries and for form but he's used the time away from the rigours of weekly action to reflect on his game.
“Being locked in your home has made you realise what is important and given me the time and space to train every day," Stones told City's official site.
"I have been training every day, trying to improve on little things that have been bothering me throughout the season and I think I have rectified those things so it has been a great time for me.
"Obviously it is a difficult time when you are stuck in the house for so long and you can’t go out and do your normal things but I think you have to use it to your advantage and I think that’s what we have tried to do and I have tried to do that especially.
“Definitely [it is chance to reflect]. You have not got the pressure of time I suppose. When you are playing you have got a game every three days, you have got to analyse things quick and move on quick to the next game.
"This time is good because you have been able to watch all of your clips from your games without the pressure of moving onto another game and focusing and preparing for that. You have had the time to really go down to fine details.”
It's not been all training, though, and Stones has also been filling his time by watching Netflix, with hit documentary Tiger King a particular favourite.
“I think I have started that many things and stopped early doors because I thought it can’t live up to the last thing. I tell you what I did like and I know a lot of people are talking about it, Tiger King. There is something about it isn’t there, it is just crazy. I really enjoyed that.
"Ozark got recommended to me so I am on Ozark at the minute. It is a bit slow but I think I am getting to the good bits. I am not going to say anything either because I don’t want to spoil it for people!”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Help poorer areas hit by coronavirus or risk more regional divide, warns Burnham

Andy Burnham has urged the government to stick to its promise of levelling up the country ‘ with a vengeance ’ as the north bids to bounce back from the coronavirus crisis .
The mayor of Greater Manchester has warned that regional divides could worsen unless deprived areas which are being hit hardest by the pandemic are given the help they need .
Concerns were also raised that local authorities serving poorer communities , mainly in the north west , have had their government funding cut compared to areas where the virus has been less prevalent .
In Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fallen by £1.7 million from the first round of funding - despite the city recording the highest recorded death rate in the UK in recent months .
Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that there were 112 deaths per 100,000 people between March 1 and April 18 .
Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has also insisted that not all coronavirus-related costs will be covered by the government .
Speaking at a joint press conference with Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham , Mr Burnham said : “ Last week the government removed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funding allocation .
“ The reality of this virus has been that it has targeted the most deprived communities aggressively .
There is a pretty stark north-south divide .
“ We have to preserve a sense of national unity and we do have to hold [ the government ] to account for the levelling up promise that has been made .
“ I said to the prime minister that it ’ s not just the case that levelling up has to come back , it has to come back with a vengeance in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the government to ‘ get serious ’ about creating jobs and investing in people post-pandemic to avoid young people and older workers ‘ ending up on the scrapheap ’ .
Mr Burnham said solving the housing crisis should also be made an immediate priority , claiming that overcrowding and a lack of high-quality housing has helped the virus spread .
“ Now is the moment to free up combined authorities and councils to build thousands of new zero-carbon , modular homes for social rent , ” he added .
“ The government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means giving significant resources and power to the Liverpool city-region , Greater Manchester and others to face up to what lies ahead of us and build a better future.
” Both mayors were speaking at the conference to launch their ‘ Build Back Better ’ campaign which aims to ‘ reset ’ the region once lockdown has been lifted .

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Andy Burnham has urged the government to stick to its promise of levelling up the country ‘with a vengeance’ as the north bids to bounce back from the coronavirus crisis.
The mayor of Greater Manchester has warned that regional divides could worsen unless deprived areas which are being hit hardest by the pandemic are given the help they need.
Concerns were also raised that local authorities serving poorer communities, mainly in the north west, have had their government funding cut compared to areas where the virus has been less prevalent.
In Greater Manchester, Salford council’s allocation has fallen by £1.7 million from the first round of funding - despite the city recording the highest recorded death rate in the UK in recent months.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that there were 112 deaths per 100,000 people between March 1 and April 18.
Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has also insisted that not all coronavirus-related costs will be covered by the government.
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Speaking at a joint press conference with Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham, Mr Burnham said: “Last week the government removed the deprivation weighting in the COVID-19 grant funding allocation.
“The reality of this virus has been that it has targeted the most deprived communities aggressively. There is a pretty stark north-south divide.
“We have to preserve a sense of national unity and we do have to hold [the government] to account for the levelling up promise that has been made.
“I said to the prime minister that it’s not just the case that levelling up has to come back, it has to come back with a vengeance in this period.”
Calls have been made for the government to ‘get serious’ about creating jobs and investing in people post-pandemic to avoid young people and older workers ‘ending up on the scrapheap’.
Mr Burnham said solving the housing crisis should also be made an immediate priority, claiming that overcrowding and a lack of high-quality housing has helped the virus spread.
“Now is the moment to free up combined authorities and councils to build thousands of new zero-carbon, modular homes for social rent,” he added.
“The government needs to accelerate its ambitions and that means giving significant resources and power to the Liverpool city-region, Greater Manchester and others to face up to what lies ahead of us and build a better future.”
Both mayors were speaking at the conference to launch their ‘Build Back Better’ campaign which aims to ‘reset’ the region once lockdown has been lifted.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Letting agent 'requested negative COVID swab test' before installing boiler

A letting agent has apologised to a nurse after demanding a negative COVID-19 swab test before replacing a broken boiler which left her family without hot water for five days .
As it turned out , the plumber did not require a test result to install the boiler and the work was carried out on Monday .
But Amy Elliott , 25 , claims that even being asked to provide proof she did not have COVID-19 was 'discriminatory ' at a time when anyone could be infected - and pointed out that in fact her job made her an expert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got in touch with agent Ryder & Dutton , they apologised to their tenant , and explained they had requested the test 'in desperation to find a way through the problem which was not eventually needed ' .
But Amy , who lives in Tameside with her partner Morgan Gilks , and their children Archie , one and Parker , two , said the agent had previously refused to apologise , although this is disputed .
Amy added : `` I think to ask for a swab was scaremongering and discriminatory .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Are they asking other tenants to take tests ?
Why did n't they ask for my whole family to be tested , why just me because I 'm a nurse ? ''
She added : `` I did n't want an apology because the boiler was broken , and not because I had to wait .
I wanted an apology for the way they made it sound like I do n't know my duty of care .
`` Believe me I know my duty of care .
I work 70 hours a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like that .
I know all about infection control .
`` It feels like they are happy for nurses to be at risk taking care of British families but when you need them nobody is there . ''
The saga began in mid-April , when the estate agent Ryder & Dutton contacted Amy to carry out a gas safety check .
However , Amy responded asking then to stay away because she was working on a COVID ward , which , she said , had been returned to a 'clean ward ' by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date that the boiler broke and Amy contacted Ryder & Dutton .
A contractor was sent out and he advised the boiler should be switched off , leaving the family with no hot water .
Two days later , on Friday , the agent got back in touch to confirm a replacement boiler would be fitted on Monday .
Faced with the prospect of a weekend without hot water , Amy emailed the agent to remind them she was a nurse and therefore at risk of being exposed to COVID positive patients .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to clean myself when I return home from a shift because I care for COVID patients and my two year old has asthma .
I asked for them to give me reasons why it could n't be done sooner .
It was n't me having a pop , I was explaining the risks as a tenant , '' she said .
`` We still regularly have patients diagnosed in all wards before being moved to COVID-positive wards . ''
In response , the agent sent an email , which read : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directors last night following your email and our view is that you should be expected to obtain a test given where you work and also provide us with evidence of a negative result prior to anyone entering the property . ''
Amy said : `` The ( staff member ) said I had n't been transparent enough that I was still in touch with COVID patients .
But I work on a ward in a hospital , of course I could come into contact .
`` I want an apology for how I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expecting special treatment but I was spoken to like a second class citizen compared to everyone else . ''
Amy claims she was told in a subsequent phone call that she would not receive an apology and that she should 'consider herself lucky ' anyone would be visiting the house , however Ryder & Dutton denies this conversation took place .
Gareth Hunt , lettings manager , who said he had not been made aware of the swab request at the time , said : `` The situation here was very difficult as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contractor to go to the property in view of the circumstances .
`` We had not been able to arrange to do the Gas Safety inspection which was due as the tenant didn ’ t want us to do so .
`` When the boiler broke down we sent a contractor to repair it as quickly as possible but that was not possible .
Once it was apparent that a new boiler was needed the original contractor decided that he could not do the job .
`` We asked someone else to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refuse ( the contractor 's employees wouldn ’ t do the job ) so in an attempt to find a way to find a contractor who was prepared to attend we suggested the test .
`` I have spoken to the tenant and explained why we did this .
We knew we needed to get someone to go but we were really struggling .
`` Propertymark advice is that essential work can be carried out if we can find contractors prepared to do the work and this was the problem .
`` In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit the property himself and undertake the work himself so the test idea was not necessary .
`` He undertook a site visit quite quickly but as it was a complete boiler replacement a boiler had to be sourced and of course it was a job that takes several hours .
The time did also span a weekend .
`` I have spoken to the tenant and apologised to her for not explaining to her clearly the problem we faced and that the idea of the test was somewhat in desperation to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not eventually needed . ''

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A letting agent has apologised to a nurse after demanding a negative COVID-19 swab test before replacing a broken boiler which left her family without hot water for five days.
As it turned out, the plumber did not require a test result to install the boiler and the work was carried out on Monday.
But Amy Elliott, 25, claims that even being asked to provide proof she did not have COVID-19 was 'discriminatory' at a time when anyone could be infected - and pointed out that in fact her job made her an expert in infection control.
After the M.E.N got in touch with agent Ryder & Dutton, they apologised to their tenant, and explained they had requested the test 'in desperation to find a way through the problem which was not eventually needed'.
But Amy, who lives in Tameside with her partner Morgan Gilks, and their children Archie, one and Parker, two, said the agent had previously refused to apologise, although this is disputed.
Amy added: "I think to ask for a swab was scaremongering and discriminatory. The plumber hadn't even requested one.
"Are they asking other tenants to take tests? Why didn't they ask for my whole family to be tested, why just me because I'm a nurse?"
She added: "I didn't want an apology because the boiler was broken, and not because I had to wait. I wanted an apology for the way they made it sound like I don't know my duty of care.
"Believe me I know my duty of care. I work 70 hours a week and then they talk to me like that. I know all about infection control.
"It feels like they are happy for nurses to be at risk taking care of British families but when you need them nobody is there."
The saga began in mid-April, when the estate agent Ryder & Dutton contacted Amy to carry out a gas safety check.
(Image: PA)
However, Amy responded asking then to stay away because she was working on a COVID ward, which, she said, had been returned to a 'clean ward' by April 29.
It was on this date that the boiler broke and Amy contacted Ryder & Dutton.
A contractor was sent out and he advised the boiler should be switched off, leaving the family with no hot water.
Two days later, on Friday, the agent got back in touch to confirm a replacement boiler would be fitted on Monday.
Faced with the prospect of a weekend without hot water, Amy emailed the agent to remind them she was a nurse and therefore at risk of being exposed to COVID positive patients.
"I said I need to be able to clean myself when I return home from a shift because I care for COVID patients and my two year old has asthma. I asked for them to give me reasons why it couldn't be done sooner. It wasn't me having a pop, I was explaining the risks as a tenant," she said.
"We still regularly have patients diagnosed in all wards before being moved to COVID-positive wards."
(Image: Joel Goodman)
In response, the agent sent an email, which read: "I discussed this situation with managers and directors last night following your email and our view is that you should be expected to obtain a test given where you work and also provide us with evidence of a negative result prior to anyone entering the property."
Amy said: "The (staff member) said I hadn't been transparent enough that I was still in touch with COVID patients. But I work on a ward in a hospital, of course I could come into contact.
"I want an apology for how I was spoken to. I'm not expecting special treatment but I was spoken to like a second class citizen compared to everyone else."
Amy claims she was told in a subsequent phone call that she would not receive an apology and that she should 'consider herself lucky' anyone would be visiting the house, however Ryder & Dutton denies this conversation took place.
Gareth Hunt, lettings manager, who said he had not been made aware of the swab request at the time, said: "The situation here was very difficult as we were really struggling to get a contractor to go to the property in view of the circumstances.
"We had not been able to arrange to do the Gas Safety inspection which was due as the tenant didn’t want us to do so.
"When the boiler broke down we sent a contractor to repair it as quickly as possible but that was not possible. Once it was apparent that a new boiler was needed the original contractor decided that he could not do the job.
"We asked someone else to go but we thought they were going to refuse (the contractor's employees wouldn’t do the job) so in an attempt to find a way to find a contractor who was prepared to attend we suggested the test.
"I have spoken to the tenant and explained why we did this. We knew we needed to get someone to go but we were really struggling.
"Propertymark advice is that essential work can be carried out if we can find contractors prepared to do the work and this was the problem.
"In the event the business owner agreed to visit the property himself and undertake the work himself so the test idea was not necessary.
"He undertook a site visit quite quickly but as it was a complete boiler replacement a boiler had to be sourced and of course it was a job that takes several hours. The time did also span a weekend.
"I have spoken to the tenant and apologised to her for not explaining to her clearly the problem we faced and that the idea of the test was somewhat in desperation to find a way through the problem which was not eventually needed."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Nearly 1,000 babies born during the coronavirus pandemic in Bolton

Almost 1,000 babies have been born in Bolton during the coronavirus pandemic , with midwives working throughout the lockdown to deliver the babies safely .
Across Bolton , 995 babies have been delivered from March 1 to May 5 , according to figures from Bolton NHS Foundation Trust .
The first coronavirus fatalities in the UK were in early March and the country went into lockdown on March 23 .
Today marks International Day of the Midwife and midwives working throughout the pandemic have been praised by their continued commitment .
The Bolton NHS Foundation Trust posted on Facebook : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amazing midwives helping to keep our families safe in this unprecedented time .
`` You are all amazing ! ''
The NHS is still battling to cope with the wave of patients who have been infected with Covid-19 but in recent days there have been signs that the crisis may have passed its peak .
An update on Sunday from NHS England reported no new deaths at the Royal Bolton Hospital for the first time in four weeks .
At least 208 people have also been discharged from the hospital after recovering from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from April 30 .
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Almost 1,000 babies have been born in Bolton during the coronavirus pandemic, with midwives working throughout the lockdown to deliver the babies safely.
Across Bolton, 995 babies have been delivered from March 1 to May 5, according to figures from Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
The first coronavirus fatalities in the UK were in early March and the country went into lockdown on March 23.
Today marks International Day of the Midwife and midwives working throughout the pandemic have been praised by their continued commitment.
The Bolton NHS Foundation Trust posted on Facebook: "Happy #IDM2020 to all the amazing midwives helping to keep our families safe in this unprecedented time.
"You are all amazing!"
The NHS is still battling to cope with the wave of patients who have been infected with Covid-19 but in recent days there have been signs that the crisis may have passed its peak.
An update on Sunday from NHS England reported no new deaths at the Royal Bolton Hospital for the first time in four weeks.
At least 208 people have also been discharged from the hospital after recovering from coronavirus, according to the latest figures from April 30.
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes https://www.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk/


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--'I've had dreams of writing my own will': Part-time GP tells of life on the frontline in the battle

'I've had dreams of writing my own will': Part-time GP tells of life on the frontline in the battle with coronavirus

Dr Zahid Chauhan has lost friends and colleagues to Covid-19 .
The part-time GP has seen others fighting for life in intensive care .
He 's gone from working just a few days a week , juggling his medical duties with his role on Oldham council cabinet , to being on call 'more or less 24 hours a day ' .
Unsuprisingly his experiences on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic have caused anxiety and led to a fair bit of soul-searching .
But Dr Chauhan , who is also a director for BARDOC , the out-of-hours GP service for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's also seen how the crisis has shown the best of our communities and brought home just how vital our key workers are .
Here , in his own words , Dr Chauhan describes his experiences during the pandemic : '' Since coronavirus , I 'm on call more or less 24 hours .
I get phone calls at four o'clock in the morning if I 'm not already at the workplace .
`` We might have issues day to day , on a daily basis we might be trying to convince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is enough to go and see their patient , trying to convince a driver who carries a doctor to say 'no , you are safe ' , might be trying to find GPs to do certain things - and then at the same time go into the acute clinics for Covid and see those patients .
`` Initially it was really worrying , because you come home and see your children , so you learn to change your life , you do n't allow your kids to hug you ... but , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You come home and then you read in the newspapers and things that your colleagues have died , you have experience of people you know closely being on ventilators and some of them die , and you think , 'what 's going to happen with me , with my family ? '
`` But you remember , that if you do n't do it , who else is going to do it ?
`` As clinical leadership , you need to set an example .
`` I 've had dreams where I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've had dreams of writing my own will , it always happens after seeing or hearing about the death of a colleague .
`` On the other side , positive side , the huge satisfaction you get by helping people who need you most .
It 's worth doing it even only for that reason .
`` I 've tried to do my best to fulfil my social responsibility .
`` It 's not easy to sit at home and be locked into the house , that 's the most difficult thing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a carer , and work on minimum wage and go and look after the most vulnerable people , and also being vulnerable yourself and worrying about infections and things .
`` It 's not easy to be a bin man , and go and collect the bins of people who might be infected , or have contaminated surfaces .
`` It 's not easy to be working nights as admin people to support your health and social care colleagues .
`` It 's not a doctor or a nurse who can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 's hundreds of people who put themselves at risk , who work on minimum wage to deliver the best care .
`` This is not the time to divide us , but this is definitely going to be a time where we should reflect on what our needs are and reflect from our mistakes , and say what do we need to do to reinvest in our social care , reinvest in our health system , reinvest in our other services and deal with social deprivation , deal with austerity and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure we are going to have analysis of the coronavirus crisis afterwards and I hope that politicians are going to be brave enough to stand up and say sorry , we thought this was the best way , but I wish we would have done this . ''

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Edd Dracott, Damon Wilkinson)

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Dr Zahid Chauhan has lost friends and colleagues to Covid-19.
The part-time GP has seen others fighting for life in intensive care.
He's gone from working just a few days a week, juggling his medical duties with his role on Oldham council cabinet, to being on call 'more or less 24 hours a day'.
Unsuprisingly his experiences on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic have caused anxiety and led to a fair bit of soul-searching.
But Dr Chauhan, who is also a director for BARDOC, the out-of-hours GP service for Rochdale, Bury and Bolton, says he's also seen how the crisis has shown the best of our communities and brought home just how vital our key workers are.
(Image: PA)
Here, in his own words, Dr Chauhan describes his experiences during the pandemic:
"Since coronavirus, I'm on call more or less 24 hours. I get phone calls at four o'clock in the morning if I'm not already at the workplace.
"We might have issues day to day, on a daily basis we might be trying to convince a colleague the PPE you've got is enough to go and see their patient, trying to convince a driver who carries a doctor to say 'no, you are safe', might be trying to find GPs to do certain things - and then at the same time go into the acute clinics for Covid and see those patients.
"Initially it was really worrying, because you come home and see your children, so you learn to change your life, you don't allow your kids to hug you... but, you get a bit anxious as well.
"You come home and then you read in the newspapers and things that your colleagues have died, you have experience of people you know closely being on ventilators and some of them die, and you think, 'what's going to happen with me, with my family?'
"But you remember, that if you don't do it, who else is going to do it?
"As clinical leadership, you need to set an example.
"I've had dreams where I've seen myself on ventilators, I've had dreams of writing my own will, it always happens after seeing or hearing about the death of a colleague.
"On the other side, positive side, the huge satisfaction you get by helping people who need you most. It's worth doing it even only for that reason.
"I've tried to do my best to fulfil my social responsibility.
"It's not easy to sit at home and be locked into the house, that's the most difficult thing to do.
"It's not easy to be a carer, and work on minimum wage and go and look after the most vulnerable people, and also being vulnerable yourself and worrying about infections and things.
"It's not easy to be a bin man, and go and collect the bins of people who might be infected, or have contaminated surfaces.
"It's not easy to be working nights as admin people to support your health and social care colleagues.
"It's not a doctor or a nurse who can single-handedly help you and care about you, it's hundreds of people who put themselves at risk, who work on minimum wage to deliver the best care.
"This is not the time to divide us, but this is definitely going to be a time where we should reflect on what our needs are and reflect from our mistakes, and say what do we need to do to reinvest in our social care, reinvest in our health system, reinvest in our other services and deal with social deprivation, deal with austerity and many other things.
"I'm sure we are going to have analysis of the coronavirus crisis afterwards and I hope that politicians are going to be brave enough to stand up and say sorry, we thought this was the best way, but I wish we would have done this."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Second phase of UK lockdown 'won't be easy', admits Dominic Raab

The country will have to `` adjust to a new normal '' as it prepares for life after lockdown , the Foreign Secretary warned today .
Dominic Raab also said the next phase of the UK lockdown `` will not be easy '' as he spoke at the Downing Street daily press conference .
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson is this week set to lay out his plans for potential easing of the restrictions and re-starting the economy .
Mr Johnson 's de facto deputy , the Foreign Secretary Mr Raab , said the PM would lay out “ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take to protect the NHS , to safeguard the economy and to avoid the risk of a second peak . ''
However he said the next phase of the response to coronavirus would have to create a sustainable “ new normal ” which would protect the NHS but also safeguard the economy .
Speaking at today 's Downing Street briefing he said : “ As we consider the decisions that we will take next to protect life but also to protect our way of life , it ’ s now clear that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We will need to adjust to a new normal where we as a society adapt to safe new ways to work , to travel , to interact and to go about our daily lives .
“ We have never experienced anything like this first stage of Covid-19 in terms of the scale of the lives lost but also the lockdown it has required .
“ As we go forward we want to make sure that the next phase is more comfortable , is more sustainable and prevents lasting damage to jobs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We need to be under no illusions , the next stage won ’ t be easy .
“ If we are going to protect life and preserve our way of life , we must continue to be guided by the scientific advice we received and make sure that the next steps we take are sure-footed and sustainable . ''
Scientists have already warned some form of social distancing is likely to be required until a vaccine is found , which is unlikely to be for several more months at least .
However a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small defined groups '' to meet up outdoors was one of a number of `` easements '' being considered as the First Minister of Scotland said the move was being considered there .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown , and for things to do while you are staying in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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The country will have to "adjust to a new normal" as it prepares for life after lockdown, the Foreign Secretary warned today.
Dominic Raab also said the next phase of the UK lockdown "will not be easy" as he spoke at the Downing Street daily press conference.
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson is this week set to lay out his plans for potential easing of the restrictions and re-starting the economy.
Mr Johnson's de facto deputy, the Foreign Secretary Mr Raab, said the PM would lay out “the measures and decisions that we will need to take to protect the NHS, to safeguard the economy and to avoid the risk of a second peak."
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However he said the next phase of the response to coronavirus would have to create a sustainable “new normal” which would protect the NHS but also safeguard the economy.
Speaking at today's Downing Street briefing he said: “As we consider the decisions that we will take next to protect life but also to protect our way of life, it’s now clear that the second phase will be different.
“We will need to adjust to a new normal where we as a society adapt to safe new ways to work, to travel, to interact and to go about our daily lives.
“We have never experienced anything like this first stage of Covid-19 in terms of the scale of the lives lost but also the lockdown it has required.
“As we go forward we want to make sure that the next phase is more comfortable, is more sustainable and prevents lasting damage to jobs and livelihoods.”
However he added: "We need to be under no illusions, the next stage won’t be easy.
“If we are going to protect life and preserve our way of life, we must continue to be guided by the scientific advice we received and make sure that the next steps we take are sure-footed and sustainable."
Scientists have already warned some form of social distancing is likely to be required until a vaccine is found, which is unlikely to be for several more months at least.
However a Downing Street spokesman today said allowing "small defined groups" to meet up outdoors was one of a number of "easements" being considered as the First Minister of Scotland said the move was being considered there.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Iconic monument to be restored to stop it being 'danger to the public'

An iconic 157-year-old monument on the hills above Tameside is to be restored to stop it falling into disrepair .
The Grade Two listed Hartshead Pike tower , which stands on the hill of the same name in Ashton-under-Lyne , is a local landmark popular with walkers .
It was built in 1863 , having been designed by local architect John Eaton , and is owned and maintained by Tameside council .
The authority has now agreed to spend £61k repairing it , including restoring and reinstating the lantern at its top , which had been removed over health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spire is also in ‘ poor condition ’ and requires re-pointing to prevent rain from continuing to pour into the building , causing further damage .
A report presented to the executive cabinet states : “ Hartshead Pike is in need of urgent repair for reasons of health and safety and to preserve the heritage asset .
“ The health and safety concerns relate to the ‘ falling out ’ of mortar from the spire joints causing an injury risk to passers-by .
“ If the works set out in this report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inevitable resulting in increasing repair costs in the longer term.
” Addressing councillors , director of growth , Jayne Traverse said : “ The structure is in need of urgent repairs .
“ As owners of the building the council does have a duty to make sure that the structure does not pose a danger to the public .
“ The report was written prior to pre-Covid , on that basis I think it ’ s more likely that the works will complete late summer.
” The town hall will need to seek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which are proposed to be completed by this summer to prevent further damage or the need for weather protection .
The lantern has already been removed from the tower at a cost of £23k .
The land on which the tower was built was given to the town by the Earl of Stamford , who also gave the stone for the tower ’ s construction .
In the 1930s the tower was open to the public and contained a sweet shop , but this closed at the outbreak of the Second World War @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Cabinet member for finance , Coun Oliver Ryan added it was a ‘ really important ’ building in the borough .
“ We are a council that protects our heritage and this is a really important of not only Ashton ’ s heritage , and Mossley and the surrounding areas , but Tameside ’ s heritage as well , ” he said .
Beyond the next five years , bosses are proposing to carry out a long term ‘ fundamental ’ restoration of the tower , supported by grant funding .

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An iconic 157-year-old monument on the hills above Tameside is to be restored to stop it falling into disrepair.
The Grade Two listed Hartshead Pike tower, which stands on the hill of the same name in Ashton-under-Lyne, is a local landmark popular with walkers.
It was built in 1863, having been designed by local architect John Eaton, and is owned and maintained by Tameside council.
The authority has now agreed to spend £61k repairing it, including restoring and reinstating the lantern at its top, which had been removed over health and safety concerns.
The masonry pointing to the spire is also in ‘poor condition’ and requires re-pointing to prevent rain from continuing to pour into the building, causing further damage.
A report presented to the executive cabinet states: “Hartshead Pike is in need of urgent repair for reasons of health and safety and to preserve the heritage asset.
“The health and safety concerns relate to the ‘falling out’ of mortar from the spire joints causing an injury risk to passers-by.
“If the works set out in this report are not undertaken then further deterioration is inevitable resulting in increasing repair costs in the longer term.”
Addressing councillors, director of growth, Jayne Traverse said: “The structure is in need of urgent repairs.
“As owners of the building the council does have a duty to make sure that the structure does not pose a danger to the public.
“The report was written prior to pre-Covid, on that basis I think it’s more likely that the works will complete late summer.”
The town hall will need to seek listed building consent for the works, which are proposed to be completed by this summer to prevent further damage or the need for weather protection.
The lantern has already been removed from the tower at a cost of £23k.
The land on which the tower was built was given to the town by the Earl of Stamford, who also gave the stone for the tower’s construction.
In the 1930s the tower was open to the public and contained a sweet shop, but this closed at the outbreak of the Second World War and the tower entrance was bricked up.
Cabinet member for finance, Coun Oliver Ryan added it was a ‘really important’ building in the borough.
“We are a council that protects our heritage and this is a really important of not only Ashton’s heritage, and Mossley and the surrounding areas, but Tameside’s heritage as well,” he said.
Beyond the next five years, bosses are proposing to carry out a long term ‘fundamental’ restoration of the tower, supported by grant funding.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Jesus says Champions League game was his best Manchester City moment

Gabriel Jesus believes he was playing the best football of his Manchester City career before the season was suspended .
Jesus had just starred in City 's brilliant Champions League win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu , scoring the equaliser before Kevin de Bruyne 's penalty gave the Blues a 2-1 first-leg lead .
It was a significant game for the Brazilian striker , who has had to wait patiently for his opportunity behind Sergio Aguero .
At the Bernabeu , Jesus started from the left wing , playing a more defensive role than he is used to .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of his best moments for the club , saying that playing from a wide position earlier in his career helped him adapt to the different responsibilities .
He told Goal : “ I think I have had a good streak , good minutes on the pitch , I started in some important matches , such as against Real Madrid in the Champions League .
“ It helps any player to perform better , play more , be happy .
I think I had one of my best moments for City before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ usually does this ; sometimes I play the cup games and 'Kun ' [ Aguero ] the Premier League or the opposite .
So when I knew I was going to play I saw it naturally .
“ Of course I was happy , every player dreams of playing in a match of this magnitude , against Real at the Bernabeu .
I ’ m glad it went well , I helped the team and we managed to win.
” “ I always played as a side striker who enters the area a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like that and I feel very good and comfortable acting like that , ” he added .
“ Of course I also play as a reference in the attack , more tucked inside the area , without any problem and I 'm also used to it .
But my position was always acting from the side.
” When it comes to the Champions League , Jesus has dismissed the idea that City are under pressure to win Europe 's premier tournament , as he pointed to their dominance in domestic competitions as proof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it ’ s hard to talk about pressure for a team that has won as many titles as ours in recent years , ” he continued .
“ We won the Premier League twice , we won the Carabao Cup , FA Cup - so I do n't see we have the pressure to win a competition .
“ But , of course , the Champions League is everyone 's desire here .
It is the main club tournament in the world and everyone wants to win it , it ’ @ @ @ @

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Gabriel Jesus believes he was playing the best football of his Manchester City career before the season was suspended.
Jesus had just starred in City's brilliant Champions League win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, scoring the equaliser before Kevin de Bruyne's penalty gave the Blues a 2-1 first-leg lead.
It was a significant game for the Brazilian striker, who has had to wait patiently for his opportunity behind Sergio Aguero. At the Bernabeu, Jesus started from the left wing, playing a more defensive role than he is used to.
However, Jesus described the game as one of his best moments for the club, saying that playing from a wide position earlier in his career helped him adapt to the different responsibilities.
He told Goal: “I think I have had a good streak, good minutes on the pitch, I started in some important matches, such as against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
“It helps any player to perform better, play more, be happy. I think I had one of my best moments for City before the break.
“Pep [Guardiola] usually does this; sometimes I play the cup games and 'Kun' [Aguero] the Premier League or the opposite. So when I knew I was going to play I saw it naturally.
“Of course I was happy, every player dreams of playing in a match of this magnitude, against Real at the Bernabeu. I’m glad it went well, I helped the team and we managed to win.”
“I always played as a side striker who enters the area a lot, since Palmeiras I've been like that and I feel very good and comfortable acting like that,” he added.
“Of course I also play as a reference in the attack, more tucked inside the area, without any problem and I'm also used to it. But my position was always acting from the side.”
When it comes to the Champions League, Jesus has dismissed the idea that City are under pressure to win Europe's premier tournament, as he pointed to their dominance in domestic competitions as proof that they can handle expectations.
“I think it’s hard to talk about pressure for a team that has won as many titles as ours in recent years,” he continued.
“We won the Premier League twice, we won the Carabao Cup, FA Cup - so I don't see we have the pressure to win a competition.
“But, of course, the Champions League is everyone's desire here. It is the main club tournament in the world and everyone wants to win it, it’s normal.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Bolton man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after knife attack

A Bolton man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a knife attack in broad daylight .
Police were called to Snowdon Avenue in Blackburn at 5.15am this morning to reports a man had been hit by a van and then seriously assaulted .
It is believed the driver hit the 34-year-old with a Vauxhall Movano and then attacked him with a knife .
The victim sustained what are described as life-changing injuries and was rushed to Royal Preston Hospital where he is receiving surgery to his leg .
Police say he is currently in a “ serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driver fled the scene but the vehicle was later located on the M61 and was stopped near Horwich .
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said : `` We were called at around 5:15am on Tuesday , May 5 , to reports a man had been hit by a van and then assaulted on Snowdon Avenue , Blackburn .
`` It is believed the victim , a 34-year-old local man , was struck by a Vauxhall Movano van and then attacked by the van driver with a knife .
`` The victim suffered life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to Royal Preston Hospital , where he is currently undergoing surgery .
`` It is unknown how serious his knife injuries are , but he is thought to be in a serious but stable condition .
`` Nobody else is thought to have been injured during the incident .
`` The driver of the Movano made off from the scene but was later located on the M61 , where the van was stopped close to Horwich .
`` A 37-year-old man from Bolton was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with information or footage of the incident is asked to get in touch on 101 , quoting log number 169 of May 5 . ''

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A Bolton man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a knife attack in broad daylight.
Police were called to Snowdon Avenue in Blackburn at 5.15am this morning to reports a man had been hit by a van and then seriously assaulted.
It is believed the driver hit the 34-year-old with a Vauxhall Movano and then attacked him with a knife.
The victim sustained what are described as life-changing injuries and was rushed to Royal Preston Hospital where he is receiving surgery to his leg.
Police say he is currently in a “serious but stable condition”.
The van driver fled the scene but the vehicle was later located on the M61 and was stopped near Horwich.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "We were called at around 5:15am on Tuesday, May 5, to reports a man had been hit by a van and then assaulted on Snowdon Avenue, Blackburn.
"It is believed the victim, a 34-year-old local man, was struck by a Vauxhall Movano van and then attacked by the van driver with a knife.
"The victim suffered life changing injuries to his leg and was taken to Royal Preston Hospital, where he is currently undergoing surgery.
"It is unknown how serious his knife injuries are, but he is thought to be in a serious but stable condition.
"Nobody else is thought to have been injured during the incident.
"The driver of the Movano made off from the scene but was later located on the M61, where the van was stopped close to Horwich.
"A 37-year-old man from Bolton was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody."
"Anybody with information or footage of the incident is asked to get in touch on 101, quoting log number 169 of May 5."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Howard Webb says Man Utd error was the biggest mistake of career

Howard Webb has revealed awarding a controversial penalty for Manchester United against Tottenham Hotspur in 2009 .
Spurs took a shock 2-0 lead at Old Trafford early in the match , with United embroiled in a heated title race against Liverpool .
With the hosts desperately trying to get back into the match , Michael Carrick burst into the box and fell from the challenge of Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes , with Webb immediately point to the spot .
Speaking to the Athletic , Webb said : “ I could see Carrick got there first and then the goalkeeper clattered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy penalty award .
`` I was expecting the usual cursory appeal that you get from the players , not the huge look of absolute astonishment and amazement and incredulousness on the look of Gomes .
`` It was obvious within seconds I ’ d got the decision wrong .
There was something more to this.
” Cristiano Ronaldo reduced the arrears with the spot-kick and Manchester United went on to mount an incredible comeback , running out 5-2 winners .
It was a match-defining moment that had a dramatic impact on not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ itself .
From the moment Wayne Rooney levelled the game , Webb knew what was coming .
“ You just know , '' he added .
`` You can tell as a ref .
You can see the momentum shift .
`` You can see the way the game is going .
At 2-1 , you never know .
At 2-2 , you can see the way this game is going.
” Webb , by his own admission , did n't know he had got the decision wrong from evidence , only his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the Premier League today , with VAR in place , that mistake would have been quickly rectified , which Webb believes would have helped him throughout the remainder of the match in that scenario .
“ The good thing now is that we do have a system in place where we can rectify some of the more egregious errors and we ’ re pretty pleased with the way it has worked so far , ” Webb added .
“ The fact that we have been able to rectify some big errors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give officials confidence — so in that game at Old Trafford , I could have had a much better final 30 minutes knowing that I had , yes , made an error , but having seen it again from a better angle , I was able to put it right . ''

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Howard Webb has revealed awarding a controversial penalty for Manchester United against Tottenham Hotspur in 2009.
Spurs took a shock 2-0 lead at Old Trafford early in the match, with United embroiled in a heated title race against Liverpool.
With the hosts desperately trying to get back into the match, Michael Carrick burst into the box and fell from the challenge of Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, with Webb immediately point to the spot.
Speaking to the Athletic, Webb said: “I could see Carrick got there first and then the goalkeeper clattered into him. It was really an easy penalty award.
"I was expecting the usual cursory appeal that you get from the players, not the huge look of absolute astonishment and amazement and incredulousness on the look of Gomes.
"It was obvious within seconds I’d got the decision wrong. There was something more to this.”
Cristiano Ronaldo reduced the arrears with the spot-kick and Manchester United went on to mount an incredible comeback, running out 5-2 winners.
It was a match-defining moment that had a dramatic impact on not only that game but the title race itself.
From the moment Wayne Rooney levelled the game, Webb knew what was coming.
“You just know," he added. "You can tell as a ref. You can see the momentum shift.
"You can see the way the game is going. At 2-1, you never know. At 2-2, you can see the way this game is going.”
Webb, by his own admission, didn't know he had got the decision wrong from evidence, only his gut instinct from the players' reaction.
In the Premier League today, with VAR in place, that mistake would have been quickly rectified, which Webb believes would have helped him throughout the remainder of the match in that scenario.
“The good thing now is that we do have a system in place where we can rectify some of the more egregious errors and we’re pretty pleased with the way it has worked so far,” Webb added.
“The fact that we have been able to rectify some big errors, we’ve been able to give officials confidence — so in that game at Old Trafford, I could have had a much better final 30 minutes knowing that I had, yes, made an error, but having seen it again from a better angle, I was able to put it right."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--How Disney World holidays may look as first park prepares to reopen

Disney World is one of many theme parks across the world that has taken a hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
The world-famous company had to close Walt Disney World , its flagship theme park resort in Florida , and Disneyland Paris , on March 15 which meant that all 11 theme parks were closed .
All Disney cruises were also suspended at the time but now there 's a glimmer of hope for fans of the theme park .
Disneyland Shangai , which was the first to close alongside Hong Kong in January , is set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again from next Monday ( May 11 ) .
However , they wo n't look quite like what we are used to seeing .
According to Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek , parks will operate with less guests initially , with the Shangai park only initially opening with limited capacity .
Some interactive attractions and experiences , such as children play areas , and theater shows will remain closed .
Strict social distancing measures will also be in place with markings being put out on the floor to ensure guests do n't crowd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also be no parades and nighttime spectaculars for the time being but Disney say these will return at a later date .
But during the initial reopening phase , a special Disney character procession , Mickey and Friends Express , will take place several times daily , and the Enchanted Storybook Castle will come to life with light and music at dusk each day with Evening Magical Moments .
All visitors must also buy tickets in advance to avoid queues at the ticketing offices .
Other measures include hand sanitiser is being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as by rides , and staff being trained in contactless interaction with guests - with close-up photos with characters will be suspended during the initial phase of reopening .
Beloved Disney characters will appear in the park in a new way , as they make appearances in each of the themed lands , greeting and welcoming everyone back to Shanghai Disneyland .
The company announced on Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic has cost Walt Disney $ 1.4bn in the last three months as a result of shutting down its theme parks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of its TV and films .

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Disney World is one of many theme parks across the world that has taken a hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The world-famous company had to close Walt Disney World, its flagship theme park resort in Florida, and Disneyland Paris, on March 15 which meant that all 11 theme parks were closed.
All Disney cruises were also suspended at the time but now there's a glimmer of hope for fans of the theme park.
Disneyland Shangai, which was the first to close alongside Hong Kong in January, is set to welcome visitors to its park once again from next Monday (May 11).
However, they won't look quite like what we are used to seeing.
(Image: Getty Images)
According to Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek, parks will operate with less guests initially, with the Shangai park only initially opening with limited capacity.
Some interactive attractions and experiences, such as children play areas, and theater shows will remain closed.
Strict social distancing measures will also be in place with markings being put out on the floor to ensure guests don't crowd together when queuing for rides.
There will also be no parades and nighttime spectaculars for the time being but Disney say these will return at a later date.
(Image: Getty Images)
But during the initial reopening phase, a special Disney character procession, Mickey and Friends Express, will take place several times daily, and the Enchanted Storybook Castle will come to life with light and music at dusk each day with Evening Magical Moments.
All visitors must also buy tickets in advance to avoid queues at the ticketing offices.
Other measures include hand sanitiser is being provided at the entrance and exits, as well as by rides, and staff being trained in contactless interaction with guests - with close-up photos with characters will be suspended during the initial phase of reopening.
Beloved Disney characters will appear in the park in a new way, as they make appearances in each of the themed lands, greeting and welcoming everyone back to Shanghai Disneyland.
The company announced on Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic has cost Walt Disney $1.4bn in the last three months as a result of shutting down its theme parks around the world and halting the production of its TV and films.