themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Super-neat mum reveals how she keeps her home meticulously organised

If more time spent indoors during lockdown has made you think about how best to use the space in your home , then Shaheen Pathan is here to help .
The mum-of-three swears by the saying 'tidy house , tidy mind ' .
She colour-codes her wardrobe , has a meticulously labelled pantry and a spotless playroom .
The 37-year-old only became serious about decluttering in 2016 - when she moved into her four-bedroom home in West Yorkshire with her husband , Sajid , 40 , and their children , Eesa , 10 ; Adam , seven ; and Aisha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first began when she streamlined her wardrobe - giving away five bin bags full of unwanted items to friends , family and charity .
She then overhauled her pantry , medicine cabinet and cleaning cupboard .
She 's currently taking a break from her job as a business analyst .
Shaheen shares her tricks on Instagram - and hopes to make a career out of it .
Her efforts are based on the KonMari method – the brainchild of decluttering guru and Netflix sensation Marie Kondo – where tidying is performed according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shaheen insists that keeping a spotless home does n't need to be time consuming .
`` I absolutely love organisation .
I think the saying , ‘ tidy house , tidy mind ’ is very true , '' she said .
“ I didn ’ t set up my Instagram for the likes or attention , but because I genuinely want to share some pearls of wisdom with people .
“ One of the most common comments I hear is , ‘ I wouldn ’ t have time to get my house that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ve done one big clear out , it ’ s barely any bother to maintain .
“ My motto is , ‘ put it back where you found it.
’ It really is that simple.
” When the family first moved into their new home after living with in-laws , over the course of a few days , Shaheen went from cupboard to cupboard using the KonMari method .
Now , every single item has its place .
All her wardrobes are colour-coded and she stores anything she does not hang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sideways .
“ That makes it easier to see what you have – nothing is hidden away , ” she said .
“ Every season , I take two to three hours to rotate all our wardrobes , storing away winter clothes and getting out summer bits , or vice versa .
“ That way , nobody has to rummage through things they aren ’ t going to wear.
” Her pantry is similarly spotless , with items organised into set categories , like tins , treats and condiments .
To avoid clutter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which she buys for just a few pounds from B & M or Poundstretcher .
In her bedroom , Shaheen 's perfume collection is organised in height order and her jewellery is neatly stored in a tray , according to colour and style .
She keeps the beauty products she uses every day in a special caddy , while everything else is neatly stacked in her medicine cabinet in categorised 79p Poundstretcher baskets .
“ I don ’ t want to just shove things into cupboards at random , ” she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time , but sooner or later , things become cluttered and you end up making more mess trying to find the things you need .
“ Keeping everything in tiny baskets is a good tip .
You can pick them up really cheap .
I use them for everything – make up , cleaning products , plasters , medicine and even odd household items like batteries and spare lightbulbs.
” She added : “ Whatever my family and I need , we will know exactly where to find it.
” Even their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for many parents – is pristine , with toys categorised by type and stored in crates and baskets , while books are neatly stacked in height order .
She continued : “ My kids and husband aren ’ t quite my level of organised , but they know to put things back where they found them.
” “ Don ’ t get me wrong , with three children , sometimes things get chaotic , but I want to let them play and enjoy that time , ” she added .
“ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away after themselves , anyway .
“ They ’ ve seen me do it enough times that it is ingrained in them.
” On an average day , Shaheen will wake naturally at about 7am , get herself ready and fed , then wake the children and prepare breakfast for the family .
Afterwards , she runs the vacuum round , does laundry and straightens the house , making sure everything is in its rightful place , before devoting the rest of the day to her children .
To save time , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cooking up batches of food in advance .
Not only do her organisational skills save her money , as knowing exactly what she has in the house means she does not overbuy , they also help her to reduce waste and free-up more precious time with her children .
She explained : “ I want my house to run as smoothly as possible .
I don ’ t want to be running around like mad every morning , frantically getting things ready .
“ I find cleaning therapeutic .
Being prepared and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every spare minute cleaning and tidying .
“ Instead , I ’ m able to have quality time with the children , especially now they are home from school because of the coronavirus.
” Shaheen added : `` Decluttering your home is cost-effective , it minimises waste , it saves time and it ’ s also good for the mind to live amongst order and tidiness .
”

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If more time spent indoors during lockdown has made you think about how best to use the space in your home, then Shaheen Pathan is here to help.
The mum-of-three swears by the saying 'tidy house, tidy mind'. She colour-codes her wardrobe, has a meticulously labelled pantry and a spotless playroom.
The 37-year-old only became serious about decluttering in 2016 - when she moved into her four-bedroom home in West Yorkshire with her husband, Sajid, 40, and their children, Eesa, 10; Adam, seven; and Aisha, two.
Shaheen's organisation journey first began when she streamlined her wardrobe - giving away five bin bags full of unwanted items to friends, family and charity. She then overhauled her pantry, medicine cabinet and cleaning cupboard.
She's currently taking a break from her job as a business analyst.
Shaheen shares her tricks on Instagram - and hopes to make a career out of it.
Her efforts are based on the KonMari method – the brainchild of decluttering guru and Netflix sensation Marie Kondo – where tidying is performed according to category, rather than by room.
Shaheen insists that keeping a spotless home doesn't need to be time consuming.
"I absolutely love organisation. I think the saying, ‘tidy house, tidy mind’ is very true," she said.
“I didn’t set up my Instagram for the likes or attention, but because I genuinely want to share some pearls of wisdom with people.
“One of the most common comments I hear is, ‘I wouldn’t have time to get my house that organised,’ but actually, once you’ve done one big clear out, it’s barely any bother to maintain.
“My motto is, ‘put it back where you found it.’ It really is that simple.”
(Image: PA Real Life)
When the family first moved into their new home after living with in-laws, over the course of a few days, Shaheen went from cupboard to cupboard using the KonMari method.
Now, every single item has its place. All her wardrobes are colour-coded and she stores anything she does not hang up in drawers or baskets, stacked sideways.
“That makes it easier to see what you have – nothing is hidden away,” she said. “Every season, I take two to three hours to rotate all our wardrobes, storing away winter clothes and getting out summer bits, or vice versa.
“That way, nobody has to rummage through things they aren’t going to wear.”
Her pantry is similarly spotless, with items organised into set categories, like tins, treats and condiments.
To avoid clutter, everything is kept in corresponding baskets, which she buys for just a few pounds from B&M or Poundstretcher.
(Image: PA Real Life)
In her bedroom, Shaheen's perfume collection is organised in height order and her jewellery is neatly stored in a tray, according to colour and style.
She keeps the beauty products she uses every day in a special caddy, while everything else is neatly stacked in her medicine cabinet in categorised 79p Poundstretcher baskets.
“I don’t want to just shove things into cupboards at random,” she said. “It may seem easier at the time, but sooner or later, things become cluttered and you end up making more mess trying to find the things you need.
(Image: PA Real Life)
“Keeping everything in tiny baskets is a good tip. You can pick them up really cheap. I use them for everything – make up, cleaning products, plasters, medicine and even odd household items like batteries and spare lightbulbs.”
She added: “Whatever my family and I need, we will know exactly where to find it.”
Even their playroom – the site of utter chaos for many parents – is pristine, with toys categorised by type and stored in crates and baskets, while books are neatly stacked in height order.
(Image: PA Real Life)
She continued: “My kids and husband aren’t quite my level of organised, but they know to put things back where they found them.”
“Don’t get me wrong, with three children, sometimes things get chaotic, but I want to let them play and enjoy that time,” she added.
“I’ve found that they will naturally tidy away after themselves, anyway.
“They’ve seen me do it enough times that it is ingrained in them.”
(Image: PA Real Life)
On an average day, Shaheen will wake naturally at about 7am, get herself ready and fed, then wake the children and prepare breakfast for the family.
Afterwards, she runs the vacuum round, does laundry and straightens the house, making sure everything is in its rightful place, before devoting the rest of the day to her children.
To save time, she will meal prep as much as possible, cooking up batches of food in advance.
Not only do her organisational skills save her money, as knowing exactly what she has in the house means she does not overbuy, they also help her to reduce waste and free-up more precious time with her children.
She explained: “I want my house to run as smoothly as possible. I don’t want to be running around like mad every morning, frantically getting things ready.
(Image: PA Real Life)
“I find cleaning therapeutic. Being prepared and organised means I’m not spending every spare minute cleaning and tidying.
“Instead, I’m able to have quality time with the children, especially now they are home from school because of the coronavirus.”
Shaheen added: "Decluttering your home is cost-effective, it minimises waste, it saves time and it’s also good for the mind to live amongst order and tidiness.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Angelino stance on Man City future revealed amid Barcelona interest

Angelino wants to make his loan move from Manchester City to RB Leipzig permanent rather than join Barcelona , according to Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann .
Left-back Angelino spent the second half of last season on loan at the Bundesliga side after struggling for consistency at City since re-joining from PSV Eindhoven .
His time in Germany was a success , as he found plenty of enjoyment as a left wing-back in Nagelsmann 's 3-5-2 formation .
However , Leipzig had already indicated they could not afford the €30m purchase option included in the loan deal due to the financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ option is understood to have expired , with Barcelona emerging this weekend as a surprise club wanting to sign Angelino for themselves this summer .
Now , though , Leipzig manager Nagelsmann , who took his side to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time , says they are still hopeful of negotiating a deal with City , and that Angelino himself is keen on making the loan move permanent .
Nagelsmann told Bild : “ I am very confident that we can reach an agreement with Manchester City , now that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League and the focus is no longer on the tournament .
`` Angel is a very interesting player for us and he wants to stay with us too.
” Angelino , who re-joined City last summer for £5.3m when they exercised their buy-back option , made 18 appearances for Leipzig , scoring once and registering five assists .
He played in all but one game for his loan side , missing just 165 minutes of action across 19 matches .

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Angelino wants to make his loan move from Manchester City to RB Leipzig permanent rather than join Barcelona, according to Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann.
Left-back Angelino spent the second half of last season on loan at the Bundesliga side after struggling for consistency at City since re-joining from PSV Eindhoven.
His time in Germany was a success, as he found plenty of enjoyment as a left wing-back in Nagelsmann's 3-5-2 formation. However, Leipzig had already indicated they could not afford the €30m purchase option included in the loan deal due to the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic.
That option is understood to have expired, with Barcelona emerging this weekend as a surprise club wanting to sign Angelino for themselves this summer.
Now, though, Leipzig manager Nagelsmann, who took his side to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time, says they are still hopeful of negotiating a deal with City, and that Angelino himself is keen on making the loan move permanent.
Nagelsmann told Bild: “I am very confident that we can reach an agreement with Manchester City, now that both clubs are out of the Champions League and the focus is no longer on the tournament.
"Angel is a very interesting player for us and he wants to stay with us too.”
Angelino, who re-joined City last summer for £5.3m when they exercised their buy-back option, made 18 appearances for Leipzig, scoring once and registering five assists. He played in all but one game for his loan side, missing just 165 minutes of action across 19 matches.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Four arrested after officers break up 'shameful' gazebo party in Bolton

Four people were arrested and two police vehicles were damaged during a 'shameful ' party where 50 people turned up in breach of lockdown rules .
Police went to break up the gathering at a house in Farnworth , Bolton , at about 10pm last night .
A large gathering was taking place , and a gazebo had been set up with loud speakers , music equipment and party lights .
After officers arrived at the property on Crummock Grove , a man threw something at the window of a police vehicle , and damaged the wing mirror of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ escape .
Officers chased him and fired a Taser before arresting the 33-year-old on suspicion of criminal damage .
A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence , after allegedly causing a disturbance when refusing to leave .
Two other men , aged 28 and 39 , were arrested to prevent a breach of the peace , GMP said .
Despite being told to leave , they continually returned and became abusive towards officers .
All four men were also arrested on suspicion of breaching coronavirus regulations - fixed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and another individual who had organised the party were also issued with fixed penalty notices , GMP said in a statement released this morning .
People can be fined £100 for attending such events .
The government has now announced anyone found to have organised illegal raves , unlicensed music events or any other unlawful gathering of 30 people or more could be fined £10,000 .
Chief Inspector Steph Parker of GMP ’ s Bolton District said : `` This is an utterly shameful incident that the Farnworth and wider Bolton community should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the vast majority of Greater Manchester and the country as a whole is pulling together , it is appalling that our officers are still having to attend incidents such as this .
`` The people involved should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves .
They are literally putting lives at risk and causing further pressure on our hard working emergency services .
`` Not content with their disgraceful behaviour , they have also damaged two police vehicles .
These will now have to be taken off the road for a period when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime .
`` Anyone who believes that breaches of COVID-19 regulations are taking place should contact police immediately . ''

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Four people were arrested and two police vehicles were damaged during a 'shameful' party where 50 people turned up in breach of lockdown rules.
Police went to break up the gathering at a house in Farnworth, Bolton, at about 10pm last night.
A large gathering was taking place, and a gazebo had been set up with loud speakers, music equipment and party lights.
After officers arrived at the property on Crummock Grove, a man threw something at the window of a police vehicle, and damaged the wing mirror of a second police vehicle, before trying to escape.
(Image: GMP)
Officers chased him and fired a Taser before arresting the 33-year-old on suspicion of criminal damage.
A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence, after allegedly causing a disturbance when refusing to leave.
Two other men, aged 28 and 39, were arrested to prevent a breach of the peace, GMP said.
Despite being told to leave, they continually returned and became abusive towards officers.
All four men were also arrested on suspicion of breaching coronavirus regulations - fixed penalty notices were issued.
The homeowner and another individual who had organised the party were also issued with fixed penalty notices, GMP said in a statement released this morning.
People can be fined £100 for attending such events.
The government has now announced anyone found to have organised illegal raves, unlicensed music events or any other unlawful gathering of 30 people or more could be fined £10,000.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Chief Inspector Steph Parker of GMP’s Bolton District said: "This is an utterly shameful incident that the Farnworth and wider Bolton community should totally condemn.
"At a time when the vast majority of Greater Manchester and the country as a whole is pulling together, it is appalling that our officers are still having to attend incidents such as this.
"The people involved should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves. They are literally putting lives at risk and causing further pressure on our hard working emergency services.
"Not content with their disgraceful behaviour, they have also damaged two police vehicles. These will now have to be taken off the road for a period when they should be being used to help fight crime.
"Anyone who believes that breaches of COVID-19 regulations are taking place should contact police immediately."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Corrie star Lucy Fallon shows off new hair colour as she takes on next adventure

Former Corrie actress Lucy Fallon was feeling ready for a change after accepting the challenge of a lifetime .
Lucy , one of 12 celebs taking part in the new ITV adventure series Don ’ t Rock The Boat , played around with her blonde locks at home and revealed a new bright peach hairdo .
The 24-year-old , who played Bethany Platt in Coronation Street , shared her fruity new look on Instagram .
`` Mkay , '' she captioned the photo of herself seated at her dressing table with what appeared to be a pink and orange bottles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 12 celebs who have taken on a challenge to row the entire length of Britain on Do n't Rock The Boat .
The five-part series , to be screened later this year , will see the famous faces step out of their comfort zones and onto their sea legs .
She recently shared some photos from their time together saying : `` The next adventure with these beautiful human beings .
Grateful for every second of it . ''
Another photo showed her smiling with excitement on the boat , saying : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Lucy is in good company because she 's joined by fellow former Coronation Street star Craig Charles , ex Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas and Manchester-based Hits Radio host and singer-songwriter Fleur East .
Author Tom Watson , sports presenter and Olympic gold medalist Denise Lewis OBE , supermodel and broadcaster Jodie Kidd , YouTuber Joe Weller and Love Island winner Jack Fincham are also confirmed as well as Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton , The Chase ’ s Dark Destroyer Shaun Wallace and The Pussycat Dolls member Kimberly Wyatt .
Top Gear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s AJ Odudu present the show and preside over the colossal coastal challenges .
Stars will also face a series of jaw dropping on-shore challenges to secure vital advantages over their opposition .
Celebs are split into two teams of six to battle it out to complete over 500 gruelling miles .
Lucy left Corrie after five years earlier this year .
Her character waved goodbye to Weatherfield to start a new life in London after realising her boyfriend Daniel Osbourne was n't over the death of his wife Sinead .
The soap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Actress and Best Female Dramatic Performance , an Inside Soap Award for Best Actress and a National Television Award for Serial Drama Performance for her role as Bethany .
She starred in a harrowing and awareness-raising grooming storyline which saw the teenager abused by Nathan Curtis who posed as her boyfriend .

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Former Corrie actress Lucy Fallon was feeling ready for a change after accepting the challenge of a lifetime.
Lucy, one of 12 celebs taking part in the new ITV adventure series Don’t Rock The Boat, played around with her blonde locks at home and revealed a new bright peach hairdo.
The 24-year-old, who played Bethany Platt in Coronation Street, shared her fruity new look on Instagram.
"Mkay," she captioned the photo of herself seated at her dressing table with what appeared to be a pink and orange bottles of hair colour.
(Image: Lucy Fallon Instagram)
Lucy is one of 12 celebs who have taken on a challenge to row the entire length of Britain on Don't Rock The Boat.
The five-part series, to be screened later this year, will see the famous faces step out of their comfort zones and onto their sea legs.
She recently shared some photos from their time together saying: "The next adventure with these beautiful human beings. Grateful for every second of it."
Another photo showed her smiling with excitement on the boat, saying: "The best is yet to come."
Lucy is in good company because she's joined by fellow former Coronation Street star Craig Charles, ex Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas and Manchester-based Hits Radio host and singer-songwriter Fleur East.
Author Tom Watson, sports presenter and Olympic gold medalist Denise Lewis OBE, supermodel and broadcaster Jodie Kidd, YouTuber Joe Weller and Love Island winner Jack Fincham are also confirmed as well as Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton, The Chase’s Dark Destroyer Shaun Wallace and The Pussycat Dolls member Kimberly Wyatt.
Top Gear presenter Freddie Flintoff and The Voice’s AJ Odudu present the show and preside over the colossal coastal challenges.
Stars will also face a series of jaw dropping on-shore challenges to secure vital advantages over their opposition.
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Celebs are split into two teams of six to battle it out to complete over 500 gruelling miles.
Lucy left Corrie after five years earlier this year.
Her character waved goodbye to Weatherfield to start a new life in London after realising her boyfriend Daniel Osbourne wasn't over the death of his wife Sinead.
The soap star won British Soap Awards for Best Actress and Best Female Dramatic Performance, an Inside Soap Award for Best Actress and a National Television Award for Serial Drama Performance for her role as Bethany.
She starred in a harrowing and awareness-raising grooming storyline which saw the teenager abused by Nathan Curtis who posed as her boyfriend.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Solskjaer now has a decision to make over Harry Maguire at Man United

The details of the Harry Maguire incident on the Greek island of Mykonos are sketchy at best .
Even some legal experts have been a little unclear over exactly what charges the Manchester United captain faces , after the incident on Thursday night .
A statement from the club on Saturday confirmed Maguire had pleaded not guilty and will be represented by his lawyer in court on Tuesday , as he now travels home .
That United statement said : `` Following the appearance in court today we note the adjournment of the case to allow the legal team to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has pleaded not guilty to the charges .
It would be inappropriate for the player or club to comment further while the legal process takes its course . ''
For legal reasons , it is best not to delve too deep into the case , especially not before the outcome on Tuesday .
And it is important to reiterate Maguire may well have done nothing wrong , in the eyes of the law , whatsoever .
Yet even the 27-year-old must be feeling a pang of regret after the events of the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would have envisaged his post-season holiday unfolding and he will surely feel he has been a little naive .
It all appears so out of character .
Maguire has , to this point in his career , been a model professional and a very solid United captain .
He has a young family , he is intelligent , he is likable and treats journalists with respect when speaking on and off camera .
He won an army of admirers with his performances and attitude during England 's run to the 2018 World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all these traits and had no hesitation in handing Maguire the United captaincy after Ashley Young 's departure in January .
Few could have quibbled with the decision , even though the centre-back was still relatively new to Old Trafford , having moved as their marquee £80million addition last summer .
Whether or not Solskjaer is already considering reversing that decision is another element that remains unclear , yet it is now a valid question .
The Norwegian is known to hold up the very highest of standards for his players off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a certain way , to carry themselves with dignity .
When Solskjaer recently gave an interview about the key words to summarise his philosophy at United , he used `` respect '' and `` trust '' .
Maguire had hitherto embodied those words .
Now , the situation is much less clear .
It may be that Solskjaer keeps faith with Maguire as his captain and perhaps he will have good reasons to .
Many will recall Roy Keane , the greatest of United skippers , had a penchant for the odd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father Alfie Inge will attest .
But Sir Alex Ferguson knew Keane 's on-field leadership and ability to inspire his teammates was second to none .
Many others have done far worse than Maguire but retained positions of power and status in football .
Now is the time for Solskjaer to truly assess if Maguire is still the best man for the captain 's job .
United do at least have other captaincy options within their squad : Marcus Rashford , Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba could all feasibly take the armband .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has directly harmed his chances of keeping the captaincy .
But without a doubt , it is now a debate and a decision for Solskjaer to make , another test of his management and — here 's that word again — trust in his player .
It has been a week to forget for Harry Maguire .

The details of the Harry Maguire incident on the Greek island of Mykonos are sketchy at best.
Even some legal experts have been a little unclear over exactly what charges the Manchester United captain faces, after the incident on Thursday night. A statement from the club on Saturday confirmed Maguire had pleaded not guilty and will be represented by his lawyer in court on Tuesday, as he now travels home.
That United statement said: "Following the appearance in court today we note the adjournment of the case to allow the legal team to consider the case file.
"Harry has pleaded not guilty to the charges. It would be inappropriate for the player or club to comment further while the legal process takes its course."
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For legal reasons, it is best not to delve too deep into the case, especially not before the outcome on Tuesday. And it is important to reiterate Maguire may well have done nothing wrong, in the eyes of the law, whatsoever.
Yet even the 27-year-old must be feeling a pang of regret after the events of the past few days. It is not how he would have envisaged his post-season holiday unfolding and he will surely feel he has been a little naive.
It all appears so out of character. Maguire has, to this point in his career, been a model professional and a very solid United captain. He has a young family, he is intelligent, he is likable and treats journalists with respect when speaking on and off camera. He won an army of admirers with his performances and attitude during England's run to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw all these traits and had no hesitation in handing Maguire the United captaincy after Ashley Young's departure in January. Few could have quibbled with the decision, even though the centre-back was still relatively new to Old Trafford, having moved as their marquee £80million addition last summer.
Whether or not Solskjaer is already considering reversing that decision is another element that remains unclear, yet it is now a valid question.
The Norwegian is known to hold up the very highest of standards for his players off the field. He wants them to behave in a certain way, to carry themselves with dignity. When Solskjaer recently gave an interview about the key words to summarise his philosophy at United, he used "respect" and "trust". Maguire had hitherto embodied those words. Now, the situation is much less clear.
It may be that Solskjaer keeps faith with Maguire as his captain and perhaps he will have good reasons to. Many will recall Roy Keane, the greatest of United skippers, had a penchant for the odd controversial incident, as Erling Haaland's father Alfie Inge will attest. But Sir Alex Ferguson knew Keane's on-field leadership and ability to inspire his teammates was second to none.
Many others have done far worse than Maguire but retained positions of power and status in football.
Now is the time for Solskjaer to truly assess if Maguire is still the best man for the captain's job. United do at least have other captaincy options within their squad: Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba could all feasibly take the armband.
It would be wrong to say Maguire has directly harmed his chances of keeping the captaincy. But without a doubt, it is now a debate and a decision for Solskjaer to make, another test of his management and — here's that word again — trust in his player.
It has been a week to forget for Harry Maguire.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Inside the plush new spa opening in the Cheshire countryside

A plush new spa is opening in the Cheshire countryside next month .
Luxury spa brand Champneys is launching its first northern outpost at Mottram Hall in September .
The hotel has undergone a £15m transformation with £10m spent on the 33,000 sq ft spa facilities alone .
They include a 20m swimming pool with poolside cabanas , as well as DaleSauna brechel and organic saunas , salt steam room , ice fountain , monsoon and drench showers , and a cold room .
Fitness fans can also make the most of a new gym kitted out with Technogym equipment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who prefer pampering , a range of relaxing Champneys treatments will be available , alongside Clarins and Elemis experiences .
Alongside the 15 treatment rooms will be a beauty lounge , offering manicures , pedicures and make-up , as well as the UK 's first Champneys barber shop .
The spa will also boast a new restaurant and cafe , serving nutritious meals and snacks .
Designed by leading architects Darling Associates and award-winning interior designer Beverley Bayes , of Sparc Studios , the hotel 's transformation has also included a revamp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garden room .
Champneys took over the grade II* listed , 18th century mansion in 2018 .
The resort also features a golf course , formal gardens and 270 acres of parkland .
The original Mottram estate dates back to 1310 , but the hall itself was built in 1721 .
It was converted to a hotel in 1940 .
The spa will be open to both day and overnight guests and bookings are being taken now , starting from £79 per person including lunch .

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A plush new spa is opening in the Cheshire countryside next month.
Luxury spa brand Champneys is launching its first northern outpost at Mottram Hall in September.
The hotel has undergone a £15m transformation with £10m spent on the 33,000 sq ft spa facilities alone.
They include a 20m swimming pool with poolside cabanas, as well as DaleSauna brechel and organic saunas, salt steam room, ice fountain, monsoon and drench showers, and a cold room.
Fitness fans can also make the most of a new gym kitted out with Technogym equipment, plus a spin studio.
For those who prefer pampering, a range of relaxing Champneys treatments will be available, alongside Clarins and Elemis experiences.
Alongside the 15 treatment rooms will be a beauty lounge, offering manicures, pedicures and make-up, as well as the UK's first Champneys barber shop.
The spa will also boast a new restaurant and cafe, serving nutritious meals and snacks.
Designed by leading architects Darling Associates and award-winning interior designer Beverley Bayes, of Sparc Studios, the hotel's transformation has also included a revamp of the reception, champagne bar and garden room.
Champneys took over the grade II* listed, 18th century mansion in 2018. The resort also features a golf course, formal gardens and 270 acres of parkland.
(Image: Lee Brown)
The original Mottram estate dates back to 1310, but the hall itself was built in 1721. It was converted to a hotel in 1940.
The spa will be open to both day and overnight guests and bookings are being taken now, starting from £79 per person including lunch.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Police shut down illegal rave with more than 150 attendees at beauty spot

Police shut down an illegal rave attended by more than 150 people last night .
The event took place at Entwistle reservoir , around eight miles north of Bolton , in the early hours of Sunday .
Officers from Lancashire Police stopped the gathering “ quickly ” , with the organiser being identified and arrested .
His van and sound equipment were seized .
Deputy Chief Constable at Lancashire Constabulary , Terry Woods , said those who went to the rave are `` now off back to families to possibly pass the virus on '' .
He tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Entwistle reservoir overnight .
`` Force resources mobilised and it was stopped quickly .
`` Organiser identified at scene , arrested , and his van and all sound/other equipment seized .
150 plus young people now off back to families to possibly pass virus on . ''
The borough is currently under local lockdown rules due to serious worries over the spread of coronavirus in the district .
Lancashire council 's director of public health , Dr Sakthi Karunanithi , condemned the event as `` unacceptable '' .
He warned that there will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy and our health if events such as this see a rise in cases in the area .
He tweeted : `` Unacceptable behaviour by organiser .
Thousands of young people and households are sacrificing their freedom whilst a small minority behave irresponsibly .
`` Please please avoid social mixing .
Serious consequences to our health and economy if this leads to more cases . ''
Entwistle reservoir falls under the Blackburn with Darwen ward of West Pennine , where , there are new local lockdown restrictions because of rising coronavirus infection rates @

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Police shut down an illegal rave attended by more than 150 people last night.
The event took place at Entwistle reservoir, around eight miles north of Bolton, in the early hours of Sunday.
Officers from Lancashire Police stopped the gathering “quickly”, with the organiser being identified and arrested.
His van and sound equipment were seized.
Deputy Chief Constable at Lancashire Constabulary, Terry Woods, said those who went to the rave are "now off back to families to possibly pass the virus on".
He tweeted: "Disappointed to see illegal rave started at Entwistle reservoir overnight.
"Force resources mobilised and it was stopped quickly.
"Organiser identified at scene, arrested, and his van and all sound/other equipment seized. 150 plus young people now off back to families to possibly pass virus on."
The borough is currently under local lockdown rules due to serious worries over the spread of coronavirus in the district.
Lancashire council's director of public health, Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, condemned the event as "unacceptable".
He warned that there will be "serious consequences" for the economy and our health if events such as this see a rise in cases in the area.
He tweeted: "Unacceptable behaviour by organiser. Thousands of young people and households are sacrificing their freedom whilst a small minority behave irresponsibly.
"Please please avoid social mixing. Serious consequences to our health and economy if this leads to more cases."
Entwistle reservoir falls under the Blackburn with Darwen ward of West Pennine, where, there are new local lockdown restrictions because of rising coronavirus infection rates.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--After months of watching football on TV fans were allowed back in the ground

After months of having to watch games on TV , football fans were allowed back through the turnstiles yesterday ( Saturday ) .
Supporters of non-league Ashton United were treated to a goal laden pre-season friendly against League One outfit Swindon Town , managed by ex-Manchester United and Oldham Athletic player Richie Wellens .
Under government guidance , fans are now allowed to attend football matches in the seventh tier of the game and below .
Fans will still be unable to attend elite sport at grounds such as Old Trafford or the Etihad until at least October 1 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government urging them to act , to help non-league clubs who have struggled during the pandemic .
Pictures from the game , which Ashton United won 4-3 at Hurst Cross , showed fans having to socially distance and use hand sanitiser .
The club has had to publish coronavirus risk assessments and guidance .
A maximum of 300 fans were allowed to attend the game , with the usual capacity being over 4,000 .
Tickets were only available online , so the club could comply with track and trace guidelines .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ground , and seating in the stands was taped off so social distancing was observed .
After the game , Ashton United manager Michael Clegg told the club 's YouTube channel : `` It felt like a real afternoon , you 've got people watching and there was a little bit of an atmosphere .
`` I was really proud of how as a club we 've conducted ourselves , not just on the pitch , but off the pitch .
`` It has been testing times for everyone , we 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to sit in the stand , their subs do , there 's only so many allowed in the changing room .
`` I think as a football club we 've handled this fantastically . ''
Well supported non-league clubs such as FC United of Manchester have been critical of the 'one size fits all ' proposals on allowing fans back into non-league games .
FC United , who were chasing promotion when their season was cancelled , say they would be able to cater for more fans safely but are unable to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government and the Football Association .
Clubs are initially able to allow in 15 per cent of the league 's minimum capacity , which is 1,950 .
This will rise to 30 per cent by the end of the month , allowing 600 fans to attend .
Like Ashton United , also members of the Northern Premier League , the seventh tier of English football , they can only let in 300 fans currently .
FC United say they have already sold almost 800 season tickets for the forthcoming campaign .
`` Why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of supporters as a club who has a ground less than half the size of ours ?
, '' FC United said on their website .

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After months of having to watch games on TV, football fans were allowed back through the turnstiles yesterday (Saturday).
Supporters of non-league Ashton United were treated to a goal laden pre-season friendly against League One outfit Swindon Town, managed by ex-Manchester United and Oldham Athletic player Richie Wellens.
Under government guidance, fans are now allowed to attend football matches in the seventh tier of the game and below.
Fans will still be unable to attend elite sport at grounds such as Old Trafford or the Etihad until at least October 1.
(Image: PA)
The changes came after MPs wrote to the Government urging them to act, to help non-league clubs who have struggled during the pandemic.
Pictures from the game, which Ashton United won 4-3 at Hurst Cross, showed fans having to socially distance and use hand sanitiser.
The club has had to publish coronavirus risk assessments and guidance.
A maximum of 300 fans were allowed to attend the game, with the usual capacity being over 4,000.
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Tickets were only available online, so the club could comply with track and trace guidelines.
A one way system was in use around the ground, and seating in the stands was taped off so social distancing was observed.
After the game, Ashton United manager Michael Clegg told the club's YouTube channel: "It felt like a real afternoon, you've got people watching and there was a little bit of an atmosphere.
"I was really proud of how as a club we've conducted ourselves, not just on the pitch, but off the pitch.
(Image: PA)
"It has been testing times for everyone, we're getting new rules through, the subs have to sit in the stand, their subs do, there's only so many allowed in the changing room.
"I think as a football club we've handled this fantastically."
Well supported non-league clubs such as FC United of Manchester have been critical of the 'one size fits all' proposals on allowing fans back into non-league games.
FC United, who were chasing promotion when their season was cancelled, say they would be able to cater for more fans safely but are unable to due to the current rules from the Government and the Football Association.
(Image: PA)
Clubs are initially able to allow in 15 per cent of the league's minimum capacity, which is 1,950. This will rise to 30 per cent by the end of the month, allowing 600 fans to attend.
Like Ashton United, also members of the Northern Premier League, the seventh tier of English football, they can only let in 300 fans currently.
FC United say they have already sold almost 800 season tickets for the forthcoming campaign.
"Why are we restricted to the same number of supporters as a club who has a ground less than half the size of ours?," FC United said on their website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--What chief medical officer says on schools, vaccine and how long this will last

Professor Chris Whitty has warned it could be more harmful for children to miss school than it would be for them to catch coronavirus .
England 's chief medical officer ( CMO ) spoke about a potential vaccine and how long the UK might be battling coronavirus after releasing a statement about schools reopening from next month .
In a joint statement , signed by the CMOs of all four nations , the scientists said children have an “ exceptionally low risk of dying ” from Covid-19 - but that harm from missing school was a certainty .
Prof Whitty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foolish ” to plan for a coronavirus vaccine being ready by the winter .
He said he expects the UK to be battling with coronavirus until next spring at least .
On schools reopening - and the risk if they don't All pupils in England , Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to return to school within a few weeks , while schools in Scotland have already reopened .
The chief and deputy chief medical officers said schools were not a “ common route of transmission ” , and that teachers were not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the general working-age population .
The advisers noted that reopening schools elsewhere has not usually been followed by a spike in cases .
However , they warned that there is a chance it could push the reproduction rate – or R rate – above one , which would require local intervention .
Prof Whitty said they has seen “ clear ” evidence that the chances of children dying from the virus were “ incredibly small ” and they were less likely to get severely ill and end up in hospital .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out is the chances of children catching Covid and then getting long-term serious problems as a result of it , solely due to going to school are incredibly small , '' he said .
“ They ’ re not zero , but they ’ re incredibly small . ''
He added that the risk of children being damaged by missing out on school were `` incredibly clear '' .
`` The balance of risk is very strongly in favour of children going to school because many more are likely to be harmed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even during this pandemic , ” he said .
Prof Whitty added that the vast majority of children who had died with Covid-19 had `` very serious '' pre-existing health conditions .
Prof Whitty told reporters that there was a “ reasonable chance ” there could be a vaccine before next winter - but said it was `` foolish '' to plan for one being available .
He warned that going into winter there will be “ real problems ” with coronavirus and said that the country should plan on the basis of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would obviously be delighted if it came earlier rather than later but I ’ d be quite surprised if we had a highly effective vaccine ready for mass use in a large percentage of the population before the end of winter , certainly before this side of Christmas , '' he said .
“ Now that may be wrong , a lot of people are doing a huge amount scientifically , logistically to make sure that ’ s a pessimistic statement , to try and see if we can get a vaccine at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ check it works and we have to make sure it ’ s safe and these things do take time . ''
He said the chances of having one in a year 's time were `` much greater '' than in six months .
`` Planning for the next winter , it would be foolish to plan on the basis we will have a vaccine , '' he said .
“ We should plan on the basis we will not have a vaccine and then if one does prove to be effective and safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a strong position to be able to use it and that will be great but we should be planning on the basis of what we currently have.
” On how long this could last Prof Whitty said he had confidence `` in the ability of science to get us out of this hole '' - but warned that it would not be `` in the next few weeks or even the next few months '' .
`` Even with all the information we 've got now , even with all the tools we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have still got a really serious challenge of coronavirus for at least the next nine months , '' he told the BBC .
Prof Whitty said there were things he would have planned for differently with hindsight - but said plans had to be made with the information available .
He said : “ There is a long list of things which , if we knew at the beginning of this what we know now about this virus , about how it operates and also how the initial epidemic started , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we knew at the time that it would be easier to plan with the huge benefit of hindsight , but you have to plan with the information you ’ ve got available to you . ''
When asked if the country should have gone into lockdown earlier Prof Whitty said there were a “ wide range of views ” on that issue but it did not help with forward planning .
“ I ’ m very happy to give a long and rather tedious mathematical answer but I think in due course we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s not actually something that helps us with forward planning and that ’ s the thing which I and my colleagues are really critically concentrating on at the moment , ” he said .

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Professor Chris Whitty has warned it could be more harmful for children to miss school than it would be for them to catch coronavirus.
England's chief medical officer (CMO) spoke about a potential vaccine and how long the UK might be battling coronavirus after releasing a statement about schools reopening from next month.
In a joint statement, signed by the CMOs of all four nations, the scientists said children have an “exceptionally low risk of dying” from Covid-19 - but that harm from missing school was a certainty.
Prof Whitty also said said it would be “foolish” to plan for a coronavirus vaccine being ready by the winter.
He said he expects the UK to be battling with coronavirus until next spring at least.
On schools reopening - and the risk if they don't
All pupils in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to return to school within a few weeks, while schools in Scotland have already reopened.
The chief and deputy chief medical officers said schools were not a “common route of transmission”, and that teachers were not at any increased risk of dying compared to the general working-age population.
(Image: PA)
The advisers noted that reopening schools elsewhere has not usually been followed by a spike in cases.
However, they warned that there is a chance it could push the reproduction rate – or R rate – above one, which would require local intervention.
Prof Whitty said they has seen “clear” evidence that the chances of children dying from the virus were “incredibly small” and they were less likely to get severely ill and end up in hospital.
“The reason that is important to lay out is the chances of children catching Covid and then getting long-term serious problems as a result of it, solely due to going to school are incredibly small," he said.
“They’re not zero, but they’re incredibly small."
He added that the risk of children being damaged by missing out on school were "incredibly clear".
"The balance of risk is very strongly in favour of children going to school because many more are likely to be harmed by not going than harmed by going, even during this pandemic,” he said.
Prof Whitty added that the vast majority of children who had died with Covid-19 had "very serious" pre-existing health conditions.
On a potential vaccine
Prof Whitty told reporters that there was a “reasonable chance” there could be a vaccine before next winter - but said it was "foolish" to plan for one being available.
He warned that going into winter there will be “real problems” with coronavirus and said that the country should plan on the basis of no vaccine being available.
(Image: PA)
“I would obviously be delighted if it came earlier rather than later but I’d be quite surprised if we had a highly effective vaccine ready for mass use in a large percentage of the population before the end of winter, certainly before this side of Christmas," he said.
“Now that may be wrong, a lot of people are doing a huge amount scientifically, logistically to make sure that’s a pessimistic statement, to try and see if we can get a vaccine at extraordinarily fast speed but we have to check it works and we have to make sure it’s safe and these things do take time."
He said the chances of having one in a year's time were "much greater" than in six months.
"Planning for the next winter, it would be foolish to plan on the basis we will have a vaccine," he said.
“We should plan on the basis we will not have a vaccine and then if one does prove to be effective and safe and available then we’re in a strong position to be able to use it and that will be great but we should be planning on the basis of what we currently have.”
On how long this could last
Prof Whitty said he had confidence "in the ability of science to get us out of this hole" - but warned that it would not be "in the next few weeks or even the next few months".
"Even with all the information we've got now, even with all the tools we've got at our disposal now, we have still got a really serious challenge of coronavirus for at least the next nine months," he told the BBC.
Prof Whitty said there were things he would have planned for differently with hindsight - but said plans had to be made with the information available.
He said: “There is a long list of things which, if we knew at the beginning of this what we know now about this virus, about how it operates and also how the initial epidemic started, of course we would have done differently and we knew at the time that it would be easier to plan with the huge benefit of hindsight, but you have to plan with the information you’ve got available to you."
When asked if the country should have gone into lockdown earlier Prof Whitty said there were a “wide range of views” on that issue but it did not help with forward planning.
“I’m very happy to give a long and rather tedious mathematical answer but I think in due course we’ll be going through that but that’s not actually something that helps us with forward planning and that’s the thing which I and my colleagues are really critically concentrating on at the moment,” he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--The Didsbury and Davyhulme murder suicide cases that 'need reviewing'

A senior coroner 's officer wants two murder-suicide cases in Greater Manchester to be reviewed by detectives to see if they are linked to two Cheshire cases she believes could have been the work of a serial killer .
A bombshell report claims a murderer who preys on vulnerable , elderly couples could actually have killed two couples in Wilmslow in the 1990s , according to a document seen by the Sunday Times .
The unknown murderer could still be at large , it is claimed .
A further three cases treated as murder-suicide - two in Greater Manchester and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see if they 're linked to the Wilmslow cases , chief coroner 's officer for Cheshire Stephanie Davies wrote .
Cheshire Police are reviewing the report - and say they have alerted Greater Manchester Police and Cumbria Police .
The 179-page report used modern techniques to review the cases .
Ms Davies calls on the National Crime Agency and Interpol to review cases in Britain and Europe to determine whether there are more deaths that could be linked .
`` This individual will not stop killing until someone or something stops him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Davies ' predecessor noted the apparent similarities in the five cases before handing her the files , according to the Sunday Times .
The deaths of Howard and Bea Ainsworth and Donald and Auriel Ward in Wilmslow - in 1996 and 1999 - were treated as murder-suicide by police .
In both cases , the victims were found in their blood-soaked beds in their nightwear .
The report notes apparent similarities in both cases - including the ferocity of violence ; knives being recovered ; and the fact the women were left with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases are highlighted in the report as potentially being similar .
Two were in Greater Manchester .
In both cases , a woman was stabbed in the neck and suffered 'blunt force trauma ' to the head .
In both cases , the authorities ruled the woman was killed by the husband , who then took his own life .
Violet Higgins , 76 , an ex-policewomen , was found dead alongside her husband Michael , 59 , in Didsbury in 2000 .
The Manchester Evening News reported on the inquest .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who suffered from Parkinson 's disease , bludgeoned his wife to death after she threatened to leave him and put him in a home .
Mr Higgins ' brother said he did n't believe Michael was capable of violence - and at first thought someone had broken into the couple 's home .
The deaths of Kenneth Martin , 77 , and his wife Eileen , 76 , were also treated as murder-suicide .
They were found dead at their home in Davyhulme , Trafford , in 2008 .
An inquest was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then himself because he could no longer cope with caring for as she was seriously ill. She suffered from multiple health problems and had been diagnosed with dementia .
A further case in Cumbria was highlighted by the report .
Stanley , 92 , and Peggie Wilson , 89 were found dead in their home in Kendal , Cumbria , in 2011 .
Mr Wilson had been suffering with mental health problems .
Investigators said he killed his wife .
He suffered fatal injuries to his neck and body , which were ruled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stresses she ca n't be sure that the cases are linked - until police case files are reviewed .
Nazir Afzal , former chief prosecutor for the north west , said : `` We could potentially have a serial killer in our midst .
`` There needs to be a proper review of these cases and others which carry similar hallmarks.
” A spokesperson for Cheshire police said : `` We are in receipt of the report and it is being reviewed .
This is a piece of research which has been undertaken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` As with any case that has been closed , where new information comes to light it is reviewed and acted upon if appropriate .
We have notified Greater Manchester police and Cumbria constabulary . ''
The Manchester Evening News has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment .

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A senior coroner's officer wants two murder-suicide cases in Greater Manchester to be reviewed by detectives to see if they are linked to two Cheshire cases she believes could have been the work of a serial killer.
A bombshell report claims a murderer who preys on vulnerable, elderly couples could actually have killed two couples in Wilmslow in the 1990s, according to a document seen by the Sunday Times.
The unknown murderer could still be at large, it is claimed.
A further three cases treated as murder-suicide - two in Greater Manchester and one in Cumbria - should be reviewed to see if they're linked to the Wilmslow cases, chief coroner's officer for Cheshire Stephanie Davies wrote.
Cheshire Police are reviewing the report - and say they have alerted Greater Manchester Police and Cumbria Police.
The 179-page report used modern techniques to review the cases.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Ms Davies calls on the National Crime Agency and Interpol to review cases in Britain and Europe to determine whether there are more deaths that could be linked.
"This individual will not stop killing until someone or something stops him," the report reads.
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Ms Davies' predecessor noted the apparent similarities in the five cases before handing her the files, according to the Sunday Times.
The deaths of Howard and Bea Ainsworth and Donald and Auriel Ward in Wilmslow - in 1996 and 1999 - were treated as murder-suicide by police.
In both cases, the victims were found in their blood-soaked beds in their nightwear.
(Image: M.E.N.)
The report notes apparent similarities in both cases - including the ferocity of violence; knives being recovered; and the fact the women were left with their nightdresses lifted.
A further three cases are highlighted in the report as potentially being similar.
Two were in Greater Manchester. In both cases, a woman was stabbed in the neck and suffered 'blunt force trauma' to the head.
In both cases, the authorities ruled the woman was killed by the husband, who then took his own life.
Violet Higgins, 76, an ex-policewomen, was found dead alongside her husband Michael, 59, in Didsbury in 2000.
The Manchester Evening News reported on the inquest.
(Image: M.E.N.)
The hearing was told 'devoted' Mr Higgins, who suffered from Parkinson's disease, bludgeoned his wife to death after she threatened to leave him and put him in a home.
Mr Higgins' brother said he didn't believe Michael was capable of violence - and at first thought someone had broken into the couple's home.
The deaths of Kenneth Martin, 77, and his wife Eileen, 76, were also treated as murder-suicide.
They were found dead at their home in Davyhulme, Trafford, in 2008.
An inquest was told Mr Martin killed his wife and then himself because he could no longer cope with caring for as she was seriously ill.
(Image: MEN Media)
She suffered from multiple health problems and had been diagnosed with dementia.
A further case in Cumbria was highlighted by the report.
Stanley, 92, and Peggie Wilson, 89 were found dead in their home in Kendal, Cumbria, in 2011.
Mr Wilson had been suffering with mental health problems. Investigators said he killed his wife.
(Image: Cumbria Police)
He suffered fatal injuries to his neck and body, which were ruled to have been self-inflicted.
Ms Davies stresses she can't be sure that the cases are linked - until police case files are reviewed.
Nazir Afzal, former chief prosecutor for the north west, said: "We could potentially have a serial killer in our midst.
"There needs to be a proper review of these cases and others which carry similar hallmarks.”
(Image: MEN Media)
A spokesperson for Cheshire police said: "We are in receipt of the report and it is being reviewed. This is a piece of research which has been undertaken by the staff member, independently.
"As with any case that has been closed, where new information comes to light it is reviewed and acted upon if appropriate. We have notified Greater Manchester police and Cumbria constabulary."
The Manchester Evening News has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Anthony Martial opens up on Marcus Rashford rivalry at Man United

Anthony Martial has opened up on his relationship with Marcus Rashford at Manchester United .
The two United forwards enjoyed superb individual seasons under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , both netting 17 times in the Premier League to spearhead the club 's reshaped attack .
Solskjaer has spoken about the two enjoying some healthy goal-scoring competition between them , though Martial insists they help each other , with the relationship more a friendship than a direct rivalry .
“ With Marcus , I think that we ’ ve been playing together for five seasons now and so , yes , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a real positive for us that we have this great connection , ” he United 's official website .
He denied there was any genuine rivalry there , however , adding : “ Not especially .
We just try to help each other out .
“ For example , there are some games where maybe a shot is on and then I decide to wait and see , and I give him the ball because I want him to score .
And he does the same thing for me , so you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focused on scoring all the time .
We ’ re always going to do everything we can for the team to win which means that , if he is better placed than me or I ’ m in a better position than him , we ’ ll always give each other the ball in order to score .
“ There is healthy competition , but the biggest thing is the positive rapport that we have with one another.
” Martial and Rashford have been joined by Mason Greenwood in the United attack in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in awe of the 18-year-old 's talent .
On Greenwood , he added : “ The thing that strikes me about Mason is how effective and clinical he is .
I get the feeling that whenever he shoots on goal , he scores !
“ It ’ s up to us to keep training hard and working to perfect how that trio works together .
We mustn ’ t forget either that there are other players [ in the squad ] who are pushing really hard to get a game .
So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep going and have to perform well in order to be able to play and win our games . ''

Anthony Martial has opened up on his relationship with Marcus Rashford at Manchester United.
The two United forwards enjoyed superb individual seasons under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, both netting 17 times in the Premier League to spearhead the club's reshaped attack.
Solskjaer has spoken about the two enjoying some healthy goal-scoring competition between them, though Martial insists they help each other, with the relationship more a friendship than a direct rivalry.
“With Marcus, I think that we’ve been playing together for five seasons now and so, yes, we have that good understanding. It’s a real positive for us that we have this great connection,” he United's official website.
He denied there was any genuine rivalry there, however, adding: “Not especially. We just try to help each other out.
“For example, there are some games where maybe a shot is on and then I decide to wait and see, and I give him the ball because I want him to score. And he does the same thing for me, so you see, we’re not just focused on scoring all the time. We’re always going to do everything we can for the team to win which means that, if he is better placed than me or I’m in a better position than him, we’ll always give each other the ball in order to score.
“There is healthy competition, but the biggest thing is the positive rapport that we have with one another.”
Martial and Rashford have been joined by Mason Greenwood in the United attack in the past season and the Frenchman is in awe of the 18-year-old's talent.
On Greenwood, he added: “The thing that strikes me about Mason is how effective and clinical he is. I get the feeling that whenever he shoots on goal, he scores!
“It’s up to us to keep training hard and working to perfect how that trio works together. We mustn’t forget either that there are other players [in the squad] who are pushing really hard to get a game. So, as I say, we need to keep going and have to perform well in order to be able to play and win our games."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Zinchenko questions Guardiola tactics in Man City defeat to Lyon

Aleks Zinchenko has broken the dressing room silence over Pep Guardiola ’ s Champions League tactics .
The Manchester City defender implied that the manager got things wrong by picking three centre backs in the quarter-final against Lyon .
And his fiancee , sports reporter Vlada Sedan , joined in the criticism , calling the tactical set-up employed by Guardiola a “ bummer ” .
Zinchenko has been out of favour at City , only starting once since his mistake had led to defeat at Southampton , and was an unused substitute against Lyon , in Lisbon .
In Sedan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked about Guardiola ’ s tactics , after the Catalan employed three centre backs plus midfielders Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan .
The Ukraine international said : “ There are many footballers with great experience .
They are well aware that with such tactics there will always be a lack of one player in front .
“ In the first half , Lyon played very organised at the back .
They were almost all behind the ball line .
“ And we have three central defenders in static position with the ball - they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfielders go down to them to take the ball , because there are no zones to find a pass line .
We have five people just off the game.
” Zinchenko was also asked what Guardiola said after the game , and revealed that the manager did not go to the dressing room .
“ What can you say if everything is clear anyway ?
” was his reply .
Sedan was even more critical , laying the blame directly on the manager .
She said : “ This is Guardiola 's puncture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making such an experimental tactic for City is a bummer .
“ I have no right to criticise , but why play three central defenders when the players themselves take their heads .
”

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Aleks Zinchenko has broken the dressing room silence over Pep Guardiola’s Champions League tactics.
The Manchester City defender implied that the manager got things wrong by picking three centre backs in the quarter-final against Lyon.
And his fiancee, sports reporter Vlada Sedan, joined in the criticism, calling the tactical set-up employed by Guardiola a “bummer”.
Zinchenko has been out of favour at City, only starting once since his mistake had led to defeat at Southampton, and was an unused substitute against Lyon, in Lisbon.
In Sedan’s Youtube vlog, Zinchenko was asked about Guardiola’s tactics, after the Catalan employed three centre backs plus midfielders Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan.
The Ukraine international said: “There are many footballers with great experience. They are well aware that with such tactics there will always be a lack of one player in front.
“In the first half, Lyon played very organised at the back. They were almost all behind the ball line.
“And we have three central defenders in static position with the ball - they start all attacks, and two central midfielders go down to them to take the ball, because there are no zones to find a pass line. We have five people just off the game.”
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Zinchenko was also asked what Guardiola said after the game, and revealed that the manager did not go to the dressing room.
“What can you say if everything is clear anyway?” was his reply.
Sedan was even more critical, laying the blame directly on the manager.
She said: “This is Guardiola's puncture. At such a crucial moment, making such an experimental tactic for City is a bummer.
“I have no right to criticise, but why play three central defenders when the players themselves take their heads.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Why doesn't Wythenshawe have the train station it deserves?

`` Wythenshawe is the largest town in Europe without a railway station , despite the fact a rail line runs right through the area . ''
Those were the words spoken by Eugene Ring , a campaigner who dedicated years of his life fighting for a railway station in his community .
For 56 years Wythenshawe has been without a functioning train station , despite being home to a population of over 100,000 people .
Railway stations at both Baguley and Northenden were closed in 1964 and later demolished .
Baguley train station was formally located near the southern end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crossed the railway .
The station was first opened on 1 February 1866 and was served by two local passenger trains from Stockport to Warrington Central .
Steam-powered locomotives travelling to all parts of the country would often pass through one of the station 's three platforms .
Residents in Wythenshawe still remember the 'magical ' sound of the steam trains pulling away from the station .
Children would often stand on one side of the bridge , smell the smoke , and then race to the other side to watch the locomotive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 November 1964 , and apartment blocks now occupy most of the site .
Passenger and freight trains still pass through the site from Manchester Piccadilly towards Stockport and Altrincham , but do not stop .
Northenden station was located between Sharston Road and Longley Lane .
The original station road has now been lost in an industrial estate .
Inside the steep sloping roofs could be found a booking office , waiting room , parcels office and the station master 's accomodation .
Until the 1980s , local residents could send messages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ located inside the station .
Northenden Junction 's signal box is located 200 yards to the east of the station , and can still be seen from the bridge on Longley Lane today .
The building was unusually high so that the signalman on duty could see over the bridge and on to Northenden junction .
Rumours are that when the line was signalled to New Mills , the signalman used to use a fishing rod to drop the signal line token to the train crew .
Until the early 1960s , freight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midlands would travel through Northenden to Liverpool Docks .
Local freight trains would stop at Northenden each day , with wagons containing coal and other materials unloaded for local businesses .
Passenger trains still run through the site from Manchester Piccadilly via Stockport , out towards Northwich and Chester .
Wythenshawe residents were promised a station in 1995 following a public enquiry , but this never materialised .
A train station at Manchester Airport in Ringway was opened in 1993 , but this line does not connect to any other areas of Wythenshawe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched in 2008 by Eugene Ring , and other residents , in a fight to restore the station at Baguley .
Campaigners argued that a new stop at Southmoor Road could serve the Roundthorn Industrial Estate , and Wythenshawe Hospital .
They successfully persuaded local transport bosses to consider building a new station , gaining thousands of signatures in support .
But Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive strategists later halted plans , claiming there would not be sufficient demand to justify the costs .
Mr Ring , a granddad-of-seven and retired manager with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ train station until he passed away a few years ago .
`` Wythenshawe , population 72,000 and almost 100 years old , is the largest town in Europe without a railway station , despite the fact that a rail line runs right through the area , '' he said in 2011 .
`` It will go a long way to eradicating the social isolation felt by so many of the young people living here , they will be directly connected to friends in neighbouring towns . ''
During its peak the campaign received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marr - who voiced support for a local train station .
The songwriter , who grew up on the estate and attended Sacred Heart primary school , was named patron of the Wythenshawe Railway Action Group .
`` Growing up as I did in the Baguley area , I know what a difference a rail service will make to the lives of people there , especially the young , '' he previously said .
`` It will be a significant step forward for Wythenshawe after such a long wait . ''
At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the extension of the Airport Line branch of the Manchester Metrolink service - which now includes twelve stops through Wythenshawe .
The group claimed a railway line could be implemented at the same time with minimal extra cost , linking the district to Stockport and Cheshire .
But following the introduction of Metrolink in 2014 , and the implementation of a tram stop at Baguley , the campaign came to a grinding halt .
Local transport campaigners and residents feel there is still a desperate need for better transport , to link Wythenshawe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and country .
Baguley councillor Luke Raikes , says the development of High Speed 2 ( HS2 ) could be particularly important , as current plans involve building a station in Wythenshawe .
`` The most important thing for people in Baguley and Wythenshawe is that they have access to the wider city region , wider north and the country , '' he said .
`` Some of the future proposals from Travel for Greater Manchester look really good .
`` While it 's not exactly what Eugene had in mind , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which do look very exciting . ''
Cllr Raikes believes the future for Wythenshawe could come in the form of tram-trains which are able to run through the tram network and on main-line railway lines .
`` The buses in Wythenshawe are currently not fit for purpose and Stagecoach do not run enough services to the wider city , '' he said .
`` A bus from Wythenshawe to Manchester city centre can take well over an hour .
`` With trains or tram trains , residents could access Altrincham and Stockport giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going out once the economy returns to normal .
`` Wythenshawe needs better access to the the rest of the city and the north , but we also want people to be able to access the town for all the fantastic things it has to offer . ''
`` It 's not so much about how you get from place to place , it 's about whether you are able to , '' Cllr Raikes added .
A spokesperson for Transport for Greater Manchester said : `` TFGM is currently leading a study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rail stations and Metrolink stops in Greater Manchester , with a view to developing more detailed plans for a small number of stations that are likely to deliver the greatest value for money .
Baguley is one of several potential options for new stations currently being considered for further investigation if either higher frequency rail or metro/tram-train services were to be introduced .
We will continue to work with the rail industry over the next five years to develop these options further .
More information can be found in the TfGM Draft Delivery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
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"Wythenshawe is the largest town in Europe without a railway station, despite the fact a rail line runs right through the area."
Those were the words spoken by Eugene Ring, a campaigner who dedicated years of his life fighting for a railway station in his community.
For 56 years Wythenshawe has been without a functioning train station, despite being home to a population of over 100,000 people.
Railway stations at both Baguley and Northenden were closed in 1964 and later demolished.
Baguley train station was formally located near the southern end of Brooklands Road, where Shady Lane crossed the railway.
The station was first opened on 1 February 1866 and was served by two local passenger trains from Stockport to Warrington Central.
Steam-powered locomotives travelling to all parts of the country would often pass through one of the station's three platforms.
Residents in Wythenshawe still remember the 'magical' sound of the steam trains pulling away from the station.
Children would often stand on one side of the bridge, smell the smoke, and then race to the other side to watch the locomotive leave.
The station closed permanently on 30 November 1964, and apartment blocks now occupy most of the site.
Passenger and freight trains still pass through the site from Manchester Piccadilly towards Stockport and Altrincham, but do not stop.
(Image: Robert Barber)
Northenden station was located between Sharston Road and Longley Lane. The original station road has now been lost in an industrial estate.
Inside the steep sloping roofs could be found a booking office, waiting room, parcels office and the station master's accomodation.
Until the 1980s, local residents could send messages via a telegram office, which was located inside the station.
Northenden Junction's signal box is located 200 yards to the east of the station, and can still be seen from the bridge on Longley Lane today.
The building was unusually high so that the signalman on duty could see over the bridge and on to Northenden junction.
Rumours are that when the line was signalled to New Mills, the signalman used to use a fishing rod to drop the signal line token to the train crew.
Until the early 1960s, freight trains heading from Yorkshire and the North Midlands would travel through Northenden to Liverpool Docks.
Local freight trains would stop at Northenden each day, with wagons containing coal and other materials unloaded for local businesses.
Passenger trains still run through the site from Manchester Piccadilly via Stockport, out towards Northwich and Chester.
Wythenshawe residents were promised a station in 1995 following a public enquiry, but this never materialised.
(Image: MEN Media)
A train station at Manchester Airport in Ringway was opened in 1993, but this line does not connect to any other areas of Wythenshawe.
The Wythenshawe Railway Action Group was launched in 2008 by Eugene Ring, and other residents, in a fight to restore the station at Baguley.
Campaigners argued that a new stop at Southmoor Road could serve the Roundthorn Industrial Estate, and Wythenshawe Hospital.
They successfully persuaded local transport bosses to consider building a new station, gaining thousands of signatures in support.
But Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive strategists later halted plans, claiming there would not be sufficient demand to justify the costs.
Mr Ring, a granddad-of-seven and retired manager with BT fought for the addition of a train station until he passed away a few years ago.
"Wythenshawe, population 72,000 and almost 100 years old, is the largest town in Europe without a railway station, despite the fact that a rail line runs right through the area," he said in 2011.
"It will go a long way to eradicating the social isolation felt by so many of the young people living here, they will be directly connected to friends in neighbouring towns."
During its peak the campaign received the backing of former Smiths band-member Johnny Marr - who voiced support for a local train station.
The songwriter, who grew up on the estate and attended Sacred Heart primary school, was named patron of the Wythenshawe Railway Action Group.
(Image: Google)
"Growing up as I did in the Baguley area, I know what a difference a rail service will make to the lives of people there, especially the young," he previously said.
"It will be a significant step forward for Wythenshawe after such a long wait."
At the time, work had already begun on the extension of the Airport Line branch of the Manchester Metrolink service - which now includes twelve stops through Wythenshawe.
The group claimed a railway line could be implemented at the same time with minimal extra cost, linking the district to Stockport and Cheshire.
But following the introduction of Metrolink in 2014, and the implementation of a tram stop at Baguley, the campaign came to a grinding halt.
(Image: Google)
Local transport campaigners and residents feel there is still a desperate need for better transport, to link Wythenshawe with other parts of the region, and country.
Baguley councillor Luke Raikes, says the development of High Speed 2 (HS2) could be particularly important, as current plans involve building a station in Wythenshawe.
"The most important thing for people in Baguley and Wythenshawe is that they have access to the wider city region, wider north and the country," he said.
"Some of the future proposals from Travel for Greater Manchester look really good.
"While it's not exactly what Eugene had in mind, there are some really good long-term aspirational proposals which do look very exciting."
Cllr Raikes believes the future for Wythenshawe could come in the form of tram-trains which are able to run through the tram network and on main-line railway lines.
"The buses in Wythenshawe are currently not fit for purpose and Stagecoach do not run enough services to the wider city," he said.
"A bus from Wythenshawe to Manchester city centre can take well over an hour.
"With trains or tram trains, residents could access Altrincham and Stockport giving them greater prospects for jobs or for going out once the economy returns to normal.
"Wythenshawe needs better access to the the rest of the city and the north, but we also want people to be able to access the town for all the fantastic things it has to offer."
"It's not so much about how you get from place to place, it's about whether you are able to," Cllr Raikes added.
A spokesperson for Transport for Greater Manchester said: "TFGM is currently leading a study to evaluate the feasibility of potential new rail stations and Metrolink stops in Greater Manchester, with a view to developing more detailed plans for a small number of stations that are likely to deliver the greatest value for money.
Baguley is one of several potential options for new stations currently being considered for further investigation if either higher frequency rail or metro/tram-train services were to be introduced.
We will continue to work with the rail industry over the next five years to develop these options further.
More information can be found in the TfGM Draft Delivery Plan: 2020-2025.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Large police presence in Walkden as officers called to reports of 'disturbance'

Police say they are responding to reports of a disturbance in Walkden .
There is currently a large police presence @ @ @ @ @ between Harriet Street and Egerton Road .
Pictures from the scene show a number of @ @ @ @ @ well as ambulances and an NWAS incident response unit .
A spokesperson for GMP was @ @ @ @ @ time what the exact the nature of the incident is , other than it is @ @ @ @ @ : `` All we can say is that we have been called to reports of @ @ @ @ @ investigation is still ongoing . ''
It is unknown if there have been any injuries @ @ @ @ @ news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your @ @ @ @ @ You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox @ @ @ @ @ email newsletter - subscribe here .
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Police say they are responding to reports of a disturbance in Walkden.
There is currently a large police presence on the A6 Manchester Road between Harriet Street and Egerton Road.
Pictures from the scene show a number of officers and police cars as well as ambulances and an NWAS incident response unit.
A spokesperson for GMP was unable to say at this time what the exact the nature of the incident is, other than it is a disturbance.
(Image: ASP)
They said: "All we can say is that we have been called to reports of a a disurbance. The investigation is still ongoing."
It is unknown if there have been any injuries or arrests.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Driver uninjured after blacking out and landing in a ditch next to M61

A driver miraculously escaped uninjured after his car landed in a ditch when he blacked out at the wheel on @ @ @ @ @ the scene showed the car on its side after it landed in bush off the @ @ @ @ @ afternoon .
North West Motorway Police tweeted about the incident with a picture of the @ @ @ @ @ .
They said police and ambulance raced down to the scene .
The driver was @ @ @ @ @ but suffered no injuries , they tweeted .
They said : `` The driver of @ @ @ @ @ on the M61 having suffered a medical episode .
`` Ambulance and police quickly attended @ @ @ @ @ to the driver .
`` Thankfully no injuries to the driver or anyone else .
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A driver miraculously escaped uninjured after his car landed in a ditch when he blacked out at the wheel on the M61.
Photos from the scene showed the car on its side after it landed in bush off the side of the motorway this afternoon.
North West Motorway Police tweeted about the incident with a picture of the vehicle, on Sunday evening.
They said police and ambulance raced down to the scene.
The driver was checked over after blacking out but suffered no injuries, they tweeted.
They said: "The driver of this vehicle left the carriageway on the M61 having suffered a medical episode.
"Ambulance and police quickly attended the scene and gave support to the driver.
"Checked over by paramedics.
"Driver had blacked out.
"Thankfully no injuries to the driver or anyone else."