themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Where they are now: The cast of Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights

For anyone living in the North West of England , the dozen episodes of Peter Kay 's Phoenix Nights is an insitution .
It 's hard to believe that the first episode aired way back in 2001 and finished after just two seasons in 2002 .
Set around a typical working men 's club in Bolton , the show perfectly encapsulated that Lancashire town feeling that we all get on a Friday night down the local .
Phoenix Nights won the People 's Choice Award at the British Comedy Awards in 2002 , propelling Peter Kay into the mainstream of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage and in stand up followed throughout the mid 2000s before he began writing other series including his awarding winning Car Share .
Phoenix Nights lives long in the memory for many on the north but where are the cast now ?
Lets take a look at what they 've all been up to in the past 18 years .
From his award winning sitcom Car Share to his vastly successful stand up shows and more , Peter Kay has gone from strength to strength since the final episode of Phoenix Nights .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ spin off sitcom based on the two bouncers in Phoenix Nights with Paddy McGuinness ; Max and Paddy 's Road to Nowhere and has been a regular contributor to Comic Relief and Children in Need campaigns .
Over the past two years the Farmworth comedian has been a little quiet .
In February , he announced his comeback , unveiling plans to host six Dance For Life shows in London , Liverpool and Manchester for Cancer Research UK this April .
The dates have since been postponed amid the coronavirus crisis , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back , bigger than ever .
Peter 's best mate and former school friend joined Kay with Max and Paddy 's Road to Nowhere before returning for Max and Paddy 's The Power of Two in 2005 .
He has had a variety of presenting roles throughout the years , co presenting on Rory and Paddy 's Great British Adventure with Rory McGrath before taking on his most iconic role on the ITV dating show Take Me Out ( `` no likey , no lighty '' ) .
Paddy stayed on Take Me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a co-presenter on the BBC car show Top Gear .
Spikey was a co-writer alongside Kay in Phoenix Nights and went on to pen many more highly rated sitcoms .
In late 2004 , he wrote the ITV comedy drama Dead Man Weds which featured Johnny Vegas .
He starred as the host in a badly reviewed reboot of Bullseye in 2006 and continued to work as a stand up comedian and was voted as one of the 100 Greatest Stand Ups by the British public in 2010 .
Spikey celebrated 30 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Juggling on a Motorbike which began touring in 2017 .
The show is largely autobiographical and follows his performances over the past 30 years of stand up .
Dave Spikey is currently patron of the non profit radio station Chorley FM .
Justin Moorehouse has enjoyed moderate success post Phoenix Nights , going on to star in the blockbuster film Looking For Eric , alongside the ex-pro Eric Cantona .
From 2010 to 2011 he starred in Harold Brighouse 's play Zack at the Royal Exchange in Manchester and he spent a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between 2014 and 2015 .
In 2015 he became the resident compere of the Heatons ' Comedy Evening , which takes place at the Heatons ' Sports Club , Stockport on the first Sunday of every month .
He now hosts his own podcast named : Justin Moorhouse About 30 Minutes No More Than 45 .
Archie Kelly began his career as a stand up act and impressionist which got him onto Phoenix Nights .
After the success of Peter Kay 's show , Kelly returned to stand up and has been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as finding work as a singer for Corporate Entertainers .
He now spends his time tweeting a lot about Manchester City ( he was n't too happy about this season 's result ) and is planning to go on tour with two of his Phoenix Nights co stars in 2021 .
Kelly , Janice Connolly and Neil FitzMaurice will be appearing across clubs in the north as The Phoenix Club : Pack of Three .
Connolly , who usually appears on stage as her alter ego , Birmingham housewife , Barbara Nice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spikey after Phoenix Nights .
She was in Spikey 's Dead Man Weds before appearing as Dolly Gartside in Coronation Street .
She later launched her own theatre group Women and Theatre of which she is still the artistic director .
The company aims to make heard the voices of those who are not usually listened to .
Connolly also ran the 'Laughing for a Change ' project , encouraging comedians and audiences to talk about mental health .
She was awarded a British Empire Medial in 2017 after appearing in the New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Women and Theatre .
She will appear alongside Archie Kelly and Neil Fitzmaurice in The Phoenix Club : Pack of Three , in 2021 .
Playing the lovable DJ Ray Von ( as in Rave On ) Neil Fitzmaurice later went on to enjoy widespread success on Channel Four while acting on the hit comedy show Peep Show .
From 2003 to 2015 , FitzMaurice featured alongside the likes of David Mitchell , Robert Webb and ( now Oscar Award winner ) Olivia Coleman as Jeff , the love rival and enemy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hit Sky comedy Brassic alongside Joseph Gilgun and Michelle Keegan and in the BBC Three comedy The First Team .
He has just featured in the pilot for a new comedy called Semi-Detached on BBC Two .
Foster went on to work with Kay on his post Phoenix Nights projects including That Peter Kay Thing and Max and Paddy 's Road To Nowhere .
The comedian has made several cameo appearances over the years , starring in Ricky Gervais ' Extra .
Since 2019 , he has provided the narration for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family run classic car auction in North Yorkshire .
He still presents his own breakfast show on BBC Sheffield and has won several Radio Academy Awards since 2010 .
Foster is often seen at the Last Laugh Comedy Club in Sheffield .
Like many of his co stars , Steve Edge went on to feature in Max and Paddy 's Road to Nowhere after Phoenix Nights ended .
He is also famous for playing the iconic , although fleeting , role of Daryl in Peep Show , a racist who befriends the main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ written the Sky1 comedy show Starlings and featured in an number of hit features on the big screen , including Mike Bassett : England Manager , Secret Diary of a Call Girl , Paddington , Happy Valley and Plebs .
His most recent project was the unsuccessful BBC One sitcom Scarborough .
Having formerly performed at the Preston Charter Theatre as Cinderella , and as a supporter of Rossendale Rugby Club ( where his son plays prop ) Ted has a big connection to Lancashire .
He has enjoyed roles in some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , playing Victor in 2012 's Benidorm and starring in Birds of a Feather as well as The League of Gentlemen .
He suffered an on stage heart attack in 2015 while on tour with Phoenix Nights but has since recovered .
in 2019 he had to be put on oxygen after he inhaled smoke following a house fire at his home in Crawshawbooth .
He now hosts the Friday afternoon show on BBC Radio Manchester and appeared on a rebooted version of Crackerjack !
earlier this year .
Kelley went on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2005 alongside Johnny Vegas .
She never did anything as big as Phoenix Nights again however , starring in bit parts for Coronation Street , Casualty Doctors and Shameless .
Her latest outing was in 2013 when she featured in a single episode of A Great Night Out .
Enid was another Phoenix Nights co star to continue working with Kay on Max and Paddy 's Road to Nowhere .
From 2003-2005 she starred as Mrs Betty Pargetter in Cutting It but that was the last time Dunn was seen in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemed to follow the same pattern as Beatrice Kelley , starring in Coronation Street , Casualty and Shameless .
The actor had breast cancer and now works with charities helping women who have undergone mastectomies .
Kitson is mainly a stand up comedian who tours and performs extensively at festivals and theatres .
Phoenix Nights was his only real TV escapade and he has since gone on to become a regular favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival .
His latest show ; Keep , was performed at the Battersea Arts Centre .
Throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his show The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church .
He also presents a breakfast show on Resonance FM in London .

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For anyone living in the North West of England, the dozen episodes of Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights is an insitution.
It's hard to believe that the first episode aired way back in 2001 and finished after just two seasons in 2002.
Set around a typical working men's club in Bolton, the show perfectly encapsulated that Lancashire town feeling that we all get on a Friday night down the local.
Phoenix Nights won the People's Choice Award at the British Comedy Awards in 2002, propelling Peter Kay into the mainstream of comic stardom.
His success on the stage and in stand up followed throughout the mid 2000s before he began writing other series including his awarding winning Car Share.
Phoenix Nights lives long in the memory for many on the north but where are the cast now? Lets take a look at what they've all been up to in the past 18 years.
Peter Kay
Brian Potter, Max, Keith Winston Lard
From his award winning sitcom Car Share to his vastly successful stand up shows and more, Peter Kay has gone from strength to strength since the final episode of Phoenix Nights.
He even went onto star in a spin off sitcom based on the two bouncers in Phoenix Nights with Paddy McGuinness; Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere and has been a regular contributor to Comic Relief and Children in Need campaigns.
Over the past two years the Farmworth comedian has been a little quiet.
In February, he announced his comeback, unveiling plans to host six Dance For Life shows in London, Liverpool and Manchester for Cancer Research UK this April.
The dates have since been postponed amid the coronavirus crisis, but Peter has promised the shows will be back, bigger than ever.
(Image: BBC/Shiver TV/Goodnight Vienna)
Paddy McGuinness
Paddy
Peter's best mate and former school friend joined Kay with Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere before returning for Max and Paddy's The Power of Two in 2005.
He has had a variety of presenting roles throughout the years, co presenting on Rory and Paddy's Great British Adventure with Rory McGrath before taking on his most iconic role on the ITV dating show Take Me Out ("no likey, no lighty").
Paddy stayed on Take Me Out until last year and is now a co-presenter on the BBC car show Top Gear.
(Image: BBC)
Dave Spikey
Jerry Dignan
Spikey was a co-writer alongside Kay in Phoenix Nights and went on to pen many more highly rated sitcoms.
In late 2004, he wrote the ITV comedy drama Dead Man Weds which featured Johnny Vegas.
He starred as the host in a badly reviewed reboot of Bullseye in 2006 and continued to work as a stand up comedian and was voted as one of the 100 Greatest Stand Ups by the British public in 2010.
Spikey celebrated 30 years in stand up with a new retrospective, Juggling on a Motorbike which began touring in 2017. The show is largely autobiographical and follows his performances over the past 30 years of stand up.
Dave Spikey is currently patron of the non profit radio station Chorley FM.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Justin Moorehouse
Young Kenny
Justin Moorehouse has enjoyed moderate success post Phoenix Nights, going on to star in the blockbuster film Looking For Eric, alongside the ex-pro Eric Cantona.
From 2010 to 2011 he starred in Harold Brighouse's play Zack at the Royal Exchange in Manchester and he spent a year playing Dean Upton on Coronation Street between 2014 and 2015.
In 2015 he became the resident compere of the Heatons' Comedy Evening, which takes place at the Heatons' Sports Club, Stockport on the first Sunday of every month.
He now hosts his own podcast named: Justin Moorhouse About 30 Minutes No More Than 45.
Archie Kelly
Kenny Senior
Archie Kelly began his career as a stand up act and impressionist which got him onto Phoenix Nights.
After the success of Peter Kay's show, Kelly returned to stand up and has been a regular performer at clubs across Manchester as well as finding work as a singer for Corporate Entertainers.
He now spends his time tweeting a lot about Manchester City (he wasn't too happy about this season's result) and is planning to go on tour with two of his Phoenix Nights co stars in 2021.
Kelly, Janice Connolly and Neil FitzMaurice will be appearing across clubs in the north as The Phoenix Club: Pack of Three.
Janice Connolly (Barbara Nice)
Holy Mary
Connolly, who usually appears on stage as her alter ego, Birmingham housewife, Barbara Nice, continued to work with Kay and Spikey after Phoenix Nights.
She was in Spikey's Dead Man Weds before appearing as Dolly Gartside in Coronation Street. She later launched her own theatre group Women and Theatre of which she is still the artistic director.
The company aims to make heard the voices of those who are not usually listened to. Connolly also ran the 'Laughing for a Change' project, encouraging comedians and audiences to talk about mental health.
She was awarded a British Empire Medial in 2017 after appearing in the New Years Honours list for her work with Women and Theatre. She will appear alongside Archie Kelly and Neil Fitzmaurice in The Phoenix Club: Pack of Three, in 2021.
(Image: Stockport Express)
Neil FitzMaurice
Ray Von
Playing the lovable DJ Ray Von (as in Rave On) Neil Fitzmaurice later went on to enjoy widespread success on Channel Four while acting on the hit comedy show Peep Show.
From 2003 to 2015, FitzMaurice featured alongside the likes of David Mitchell, Robert Webb and (now Oscar Award winner) Olivia Coleman as Jeff, the love rival and enemy of Mark Corrigan.
He recently starred in the hit Sky comedy Brassic alongside Joseph Gilgun and Michelle Keegan and in the BBC Three comedy The First Team.
He has just featured in the pilot for a new comedy called Semi-Detached on BBC Two.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Toby Foster
Les Campbell
Foster went on to work with Kay on his post Phoenix Nights projects including That Peter Kay Thing and Max and Paddy's Road To Nowhere.
The comedian has made several cameo appearances over the years, starring in Ricky Gervais' Extra.
Since 2019, he has provided the narration for the show Bangers and Cash, following a family run classic car auction in North Yorkshire.
He still presents his own breakfast show on BBC Sheffield and has won several Radio Academy Awards since 2010. Foster is often seen at the Last Laugh Comedy Club in Sheffield.
(Image: Adrian Richardson)
Steve Edge
Alan Johnson
Like many of his co stars, Steve Edge went on to feature in Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere after Phoenix Nights ended.
He is also famous for playing the iconic, although fleeting, role of Daryl in Peep Show, a racist who befriends the main character Mark Corrigan.
Edge has also written the Sky1 comedy show Starlings and featured in an number of hit features on the big screen, including Mike Bassett: England Manager, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Paddington, Happy Valley and Plebs.
His most recent project was the unsuccessful BBC One sitcom Scarborough.
Ted Robbins
Den Perry
Having formerly performed at the Preston Charter Theatre as Cinderella, and as a supporter of Rossendale Rugby Club (where his son plays prop) Ted has a big connection to Lancashire.
He has enjoyed roles in some of Britain's hottest sitcoms since Phoenix Nights, playing Victor in 2012's Benidorm and starring in Birds of a Feather as well as The League of Gentlemen.
He suffered an on stage heart attack in 2015 while on tour with Phoenix Nights but has since recovered. in 2019 he had to be put on oxygen after he inhaled smoke following a house fire at his home in Crawshawbooth.
He now hosts the Friday afternoon show on BBC Radio Manchester and appeared on a rebooted version of Crackerjack! earlier this year.
(Image: rossendale free press)
Beatrice Kelley
Marion
Kelley went on to star in the hit comedy show Ideal in 2005 alongside Johnny Vegas.
She never did anything as big as Phoenix Nights again however, starring in bit parts for Coronation Street, Casualty Doctors and Shameless.
Her latest outing was in 2013 when she featured in a single episode of A Great Night Out.
Enid Dunn
Joyce
Enid was another Phoenix Nights co star to continue working with Kay on Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere.
From 2003-2005 she starred as Mrs Betty Pargetter in Cutting It but that was the last time Dunn was seen in a regular TV role.
After that she seemed to follow the same pattern as Beatrice Kelley, starring in Coronation Street, Casualty and Shameless.
The actor had breast cancer and now works with charities helping women who have undergone mastectomies.
Her son, Anthony Cotton, is a regular Coronation Street star.
Daniel Kitson
Spencer
Kitson is mainly a stand up comedian who tours and performs extensively at festivals and theatres. Phoenix Nights was his only real TV escapade and he has since gone on to become a regular favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
His latest show; Keep, was performed at the Battersea Arts Centre. Throughout 2020 he performed in live screenings of his show The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church.
He also presents a breakfast show on Resonance FM in London.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Man dies after three children 'got into difficulty' in the sea off the North Wales coast

A man believed to be in his 30s has died after getting into difficulty in the sea off North Wales , police said .
Police and the coastguard were called to assist with the incident in Barmouth just before 2pm on Sunday , North Wales Live reports .
Eyewitnesses saw three children struggle in the water and a man is said to have rushed in to help them .
Shortly afterwards a man was pulled from the sea and flown to Ysbyty Gwynedd at Bangor , where he died .
There were no other serious injuries reported but two of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment .
North Wales Police said in a statement that the man 's family had been made aware .
Barmouth 's inshore lifeboat was launched and Rescue 936 , the Coastguard helicopter based at Caernarfon , was scrambled shortly after 1.30pm today .
The helicopter landed on the beach and was joined shortly afterwards by an air ambulance from Llanelli and police officers .
Holyhead Coastguard , who co-ordinated the rescue operation , said four people were reported to be in the water .
Due to the hot weather large numbers of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokeswoman for the Welsh Ambulance Service said : “ We were called at 1.39pm today to reports of persons caught in a rip tide at Barmouth beach .
We sent two rapid response cars and two emergency ambulances to the scene where crews were also supported by a Wales Air Ambulance and a search and rescue helicopter .
`` Three patients were taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd .
`` The children were initially taken to the lifeboat station on the promenade .
Two were later taken to hospital by road ambulance . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been busy dealing with multiple search and rescue incidents across the Welsh coast on Sunday .
Along with the incident in Barmouth it said the Abersoch Coastguard Rescue Team was called to help three people in the water at Hell ’ s Mouth .
The casualties were said to be suffering from suspected hypothermia and were given medical care , the agency said .
Meanwhile , Aberdovey Coastguard Rescue Team was called at 2.45pm to reports of three people in the water at Aberdovey , resulting in one man being taken to hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 40s died after being pulled from the sea at Pedn Vounder Beach , near Porthcurno , in west Cornwall .

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A man believed to be in his 30s has died after getting into difficulty in the sea off North Wales, police said.
Police and the coastguard were called to assist with the incident in Barmouth just before 2pm on Sunday, North Wales Live reports.
Eyewitnesses saw three children struggle in the water and a man is said to have rushed in to help them.
Shortly afterwards a man was pulled from the sea and flown to Ysbyty Gwynedd at Bangor, where he died.
There were no other serious injuries reported but two of the children were taken to hospital for treatment.
North Wales Police said in a statement that the man's family had been made aware.
Barmouth's inshore lifeboat was launched and Rescue 936, the Coastguard helicopter based at Caernarfon, was scrambled shortly after 1.30pm today.
The helicopter landed on the beach and was joined shortly afterwards by an air ambulance from Llanelli and police officers.
Holyhead Coastguard, who co-ordinated the rescue operation, said four people were reported to be in the water.
Due to the hot weather large numbers of people had flocked to the beach.
A spokeswoman for the Welsh Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 1.39pm today to reports of persons caught in a rip tide at Barmouth beach.
We sent two rapid response cars and two emergency ambulances to the scene where crews were also supported by a Wales Air Ambulance and a search and rescue helicopter.
"Three patients were taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd.
"The children were initially taken to the lifeboat station on the promenade. Two were later taken to hospital by road ambulance."
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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said teams had been busy dealing with multiple search and rescue incidents across the Welsh coast on Sunday.
Along with the incident in Barmouth it said the Abersoch Coastguard Rescue Team was called to help three people in the water at Hell’s Mouth.
The casualties were said to be suffering from suspected hypothermia and were given medical care, the agency said.
Meanwhile, Aberdovey Coastguard Rescue Team was called at 2.45pm to reports of three people in the water at Aberdovey, resulting in one man being taken to hospital.
On Saturday a man in his 40s died after being pulled from the sea at Pedn Vounder Beach, near Porthcurno, in west Cornwall.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Police have launched an investigation after a man was assaulted in the Arndale

Police have launched an investigation after a man was assaulted in Manchester Arndale .
Part of the ground floor of the shopping centre was cordoned off for a number of hours following the attack at about 4.30pm on Sunday .
The victim , a man in his 20s , suffered minor injuries .
Police have described the incident as an assault , while accounts from the scene suggest the victim was stabbed .
One witness reported seeing armed police and blood on the floor at the scene , close to the Corporation Street entrance .
No arrests have been made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s City of Manchester district , said : `` I understand that this news may cause concern so I would like to reassure members of the public that a thorough investigation is underway and initial enquiries suggest that all of those involved in this incident were known to each other .
`` Officers are quickly piecing together exactly what happened but , as always , I would encourage anyone with information to contact us . ''
In a statement earlier today David Allinson , centre director at Manchester Arndale , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three individuals took place in the lower mall at Manchester Arndale on August 2 at approximately 4.45pm .
`` The area was cordoned off by Greater Manchester Police but it has now been lifted .
`` The situation is under investigation and we are therefore unable to comment any further at this stage . ''
Anyone with information should contact police quoting 2416 of 02/08/20 or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have launched an investigation after a man was assaulted in Manchester Arndale.
Part of the ground floor of the shopping centre was cordoned off for a number of hours following the attack at about 4.30pm on Sunday.
The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered minor injuries.
Police have described the incident as an assault, while accounts from the scene suggest the victim was stabbed.
One witness reported seeing armed police and blood on the floor at the scene, close to the Corporation Street entrance.
No arrests have been made.
Inspector William Jennings-Wharton, of GMP’s City of Manchester district, said: "I understand that this news may cause concern so I would like to reassure members of the public that a thorough investigation is underway and initial enquiries suggest that all of those involved in this incident were known to each other.
"Officers are quickly piecing together exactly what happened but, as always, I would encourage anyone with information to contact us."
In a statement earlier today David Allinson, centre director at Manchester Arndale, said: "We can confirm an incident involving three individuals took place in the lower mall at Manchester Arndale on August 2 at approximately 4.45pm.
"The area was cordoned off by Greater Manchester Police but it has now been lifted.
"The situation is under investigation and we are therefore unable to comment any further at this stage."
Anyone with information should contact police quoting 2416 of 02/08/20 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Main road closed as 20 firefighters battle large blaze in derelict house

A main road was closed as firefighters battled a large fire at a derelict house .
Firefighters were called to the empty semi-detached property on Gorton Road in Reddish at 6.35pm on Sunday .
Pictures and video from the scene show flames shooting from the rear of the house as black smoke billows from the roof and windows .
At the height of the blaze up to 20 firefighters were at the scene .
The road was closed close to the Fir Tree pub while crews fought to extinguish the flames .
At this stage it 's not known how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no reports of injuries .
The building is thought to have been empty for a number of years .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said several people had called 999 to report the blaze adding the house was 'well alight ' when crews arrived .
The spokesman added : `` Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service was called at 6.36pm to Gorton Road , Stockport .
`` Four fire engines and a turntable ladder attended the fire which involved a derelict proprty .
`` Crews used four hose reels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire under control . ''
At 9pm around 10 firefighters were still at the scene damping down .
Transport for Greater Manchester tweeted : `` Gorton Road , Reddish Road is closed in both directions between Longford Road and Betley Road due to building fire .
`` Allow extra time for your journey . ''

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A main road was closed as firefighters battled a large fire at a derelict house.
Firefighters were called to the empty semi-detached property on Gorton Road in Reddish at 6.35pm on Sunday.
Pictures and video from the scene show flames shooting from the rear of the house as black smoke billows from the roof and windows.
At the height of the blaze up to 20 firefighters were at the scene.
The road was closed close to the Fir Tree pub while crews fought to extinguish the flames.
At this stage it's not known how the fire started.
There have been no reports of injuries.
The building is thought to have been empty for a number of years.
(Image: UGC)
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said several people had called 999 to report the blaze adding the house was 'well alight' when crews arrived.
The spokesman added: "Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service was called at 6.36pm to Gorton Road, Stockport.
"Four fire engines and a turntable ladder attended the fire which involved a derelict proprty.
"Crews used four hose reels and seven breathing apparatus to bring the fire under control."
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At 9pm around 10 firefighters were still at the scene damping down.
Transport for Greater Manchester tweeted: "Gorton Road, Reddish Road is closed in both directions between Longford Road and Betley Road due to building fire .
"Use Longford Rd/Mount Rd for diversion.
"Allow extra time for your journey."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Coronation Street rocked as a giant sinkhole appears on the cobbles

The Coronation Street cobbles have seen many a drama over the years and now the street is set to be rocked by a new disaster - a giant sinkhole .
ITV has confirmed that a gaping crater will appear in the street as part of its autumn schedule .
The sinkhole , a large hole in the ground formed when the land collapses away , causes havoc for the Platts just as David and Shona ’ s relationship is growing again after his wife suffered memory loss .
Now it 's the giant sinkhole in the back garden that causes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighbours in a new storyline .
The Platts have previously had a dead body concealed at their home , but were unaware of a sinkhole forming .
In 2015 , to mark ITV 's 60th anniversary , drug dealer Callum Logan was murdered by an angry Kylie Platt with a wrench as he attacked girlfriend Sarah Platt in a special live episode of the soap .
Callum was wrapped in a blanket and buried in a manhole under Gail 's granny flat until his body was accidentally unearthed by Fiz Stape and Tyrone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a truck the following year .
With the 60th anniversary of the world ’ s longest-running soap approaching in December , this autumn viewers will also see Rovers landlord Johnny Connor , factory boss Nick Tilsley and local vicar Billy Mayhew face some ghosts from their pasts .
And Daniel Osbourne 's feelings for sex worker Nicky Wheatley are growing , much to his family ’ s dismay .
Also , Michael Bailey is keen to be a proper family with his ex Grace and daughter Tianna .
And it seems that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Determined to give her dying son Oliver the best possible chance , Leanne Battersby resorts to desperate measures which threaten to tear the family apart .
And with Yasmeen Metcalfe out of harm ’ s reach for now in the prison hospital , her granddaughter Alya finds herself on the receiving end of Geoff ’ s manipulation .

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The Coronation Street cobbles have seen many a drama over the years and now the street is set to be rocked by a new disaster - a giant sinkhole.
ITV has confirmed that a gaping crater will appear in the street as part of its autumn schedule.
The sinkhole, a large hole in the ground formed when the land collapses away, causes havoc for the Platts just as David and Shona’s relationship is growing again after his wife suffered memory loss.
Now it's the giant sinkhole in the back garden that causes the biggest problem for them and their neighbours in a new storyline.
(Image: ITV)
The Platts have previously had a dead body concealed at their home, but were unaware of a sinkhole forming.
In 2015, to mark ITV's 60th anniversary, drug dealer Callum Logan was murdered by an angry Kylie Platt with a wrench as he attacked girlfriend Sarah Platt in a special live episode of the soap.
Callum was wrapped in a blanket and buried in a manhole under Gail's granny flat until his body was accidentally unearthed by Fiz Stape and Tyrone Dobbs crashing into the Platt household in a truck the following year.
(Image: ITV)
With the 60th anniversary of the world’s longest-running
soap approaching in December, this autumn viewers will also see Rovers landlord Johnny Connor, factory boss Nick Tilsley and local vicar Billy Mayhew face some ghosts from their pasts.
And Daniel Osbourne's feelings for sex worker Nicky Wheatley are growing, much to his family’s dismay.
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Also, Michael Bailey is keen to be a proper family with his ex Grace and daughter Tianna.
And it seems that he’s ready to pop the question.
Determined to give her dying son Oliver the best possible chance, Leanne Battersby resorts to desperate measures which threaten to tear the family apart.
And with Yasmeen Metcalfe out of harm’s reach for now in the prison hospital, her granddaughter Alya finds herself on the receiving end of Geoff’s manipulation.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Lucy Spraggan hits back after follower tells her 'go and eat a sandwich'

Singer and songwriter Lucy Spraggan has hit back after a follower told her to 'go and eat a sandwich . '
The slimmed down former X Factor star clapped back at the comment on Twitter after she shared a photo of herself looking happy and confident in a coral underwear set .
`` Taking on the world today , '' she captioned the photo .
The compliments came pouring in but one fan upset her with their comment .
`` Lucy ...
I love you but be cautious of switching addictions and go and eat a sandwich , '' they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ f***ing d*** ! ''
she replied .
`` You know f*** all about what I consume on a daily basis . ''
She then added : `` I really wish people would stop prefacing their bull**** with ' I ’ m a big fan ' or ' I love you but . '
It ’ s boring .
`` You don ’ t gain muscle without energy .
Energy is food .
I eat food .
I work out .
It ’ s really not hard to get . ''
Lucy , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year of sobriety , received a raft of support .
`` I love how this escalated from 'Lucy I love you ' to 'go eat a sandwich ' '' said one fan .
`` I think you look amazing , taking care of your health should be number priority hopefully in another few months I will look as healthy as you do .
Well done Lucy xx '' said another .
`` Confidence looks good on you !
Look at you Spraggs stunning Queen , '' said another supporter .
Last month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alcohol .
`` I f***ing did it .
I am one year sober !
!
! ''
she tweeted .
`` This year has offered me unparalleled happiness , creativity , growth and freedom .
I am so proud .
Thank you for all your support .
Another post came with a photo of herself looking ill on a 'morning after ' to mark her health overhaul .
`` Bad picture , but it ’ s the truth of so many mornings-after . ''
Lucy , who shot to fame on the X @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she had never felt as 'alive and awake ' since quitting the booze .
She wrote on social media : `` Eleven months ago I had no idea what kind of an impact giving up alcohol would have on my life but I knew I 'd had enough of burying my problems , hiding behind the false confidence that drinking gave me and spending so much of my life just incredibly sad . ''
Addressing her problem with drink she explained : `` I did n't drink every day , I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could n't think of anything worse than drinking in the morning and I used to think that mean I did n't have a problem .
`` I did n't fit the mould of what a person with an alcohol problem looked like .
`` I was a self-described 'life of the party ' which meant I needed to be having MY kind of fun , everything had to be 100mph .
`` I 'd be pushy if you were n't keeping up with me and I was always the last one to bed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I always ended up in this miserable trance either at the end of the night or for days after . ''
Last year Lucy appeared on the morning chat show Lorraine where she discussed her weight loss .
She opened up about her transformation after ditching the 'three B ’ s ' in her diet - beer , biscuits and bread .

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Singer and songwriter Lucy Spraggan has hit back after a follower told her to 'go and eat a sandwich.'
The slimmed down former X Factor star clapped back at the comment on Twitter after she shared a photo of herself looking happy and confident in a coral underwear set.
"Taking on the world today," she captioned the photo.
The compliments came pouring in but one fan upset her with their comment.
"Lucy ... I love you but be cautious of switching addictions and go and eat a sandwich," they said.
"Go and eat a f***ing d***!" she replied.
"You know f*** all about what I consume on a daily basis."
She then added: "I really wish people would stop prefacing their bull**** with 'I’m a big fan' or 'I love you but.' It’s boring.
"You don’t gain muscle without energy. Energy is food. I eat food. I work out. It’s really not hard to get."
Lucy, who last week celebrated her 29th birthday and a year of sobriety, received a raft of support.
"I love how this escalated from 'Lucy I love you' to 'go eat a sandwich'" said one fan.
"I think you look amazing, taking care of your health should be number priority hopefully in another few months I will look as healthy as you do. Well done Lucy xx" said another.
"Confidence looks good on you! Look at you Spraggs stunning Queen," said another supporter.
Last month she announced her year landmark after quitting alcohol.
"I f***ing did it. I am one year sober!!!" she tweeted.
"This year has offered me unparalleled happiness, creativity, growth and freedom. I am so proud. Thank you for all your support.
(Image: Lucy Spraggan/Twitter)
"What a difference a year makes..."
Another post came with a photo of herself looking ill on a 'morning after' to mark her health overhaul.
"I quit drinking a year ago tomorrow," she said.
"Bad picture, but it’s the truth of so many mornings-after."
Lucy, who shot to fame on the X Factor in 2012, said in June that she had never felt as 'alive and awake' since quitting the booze.
(Image: Getty Images)
She wrote on social media: "Eleven months ago I had no idea what kind of an impact giving up alcohol would have on my life but I knew I'd had enough of burying my problems, hiding behind the false confidence that drinking gave me and spending so much of my life just incredibly sad."
Addressing her problem with drink she explained: "I didn't drink every day, I didn't physically depend on alcohol, I couldn't think of anything worse than drinking in the morning and I used to think that mean I didn't have a problem.
"I didn't fit the mould of what a person with an alcohol problem looked like.
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"I was a self-described 'life of the party' which meant I needed to be having MY kind of fun, everything had to be 100mph.
"I'd be pushy if you weren't keeping up with me and I was always the last one to bed. Or not sometimes.
"But I always ended up in this miserable trance either at the end of the night or for days after."
Last year Lucy appeared on the morning chat show Lorraine where she discussed her weight loss.
She opened up about her transformation after ditching the 'three B’s' in her diet - beer, biscuits and bread.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Juventus offer swap deal for Smalling and more Man Utd rumours

Juventus are prepared to offer Federico Bernardeschi in a swap deal for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling , according to reports .
Smalling joined Roma on a season-long loan deal last summer after falling down the pecking order at United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The former England international has impressed during his debut season in Serie A and Roma are believed to be interested in keeping him permanently , though have been unable to agree a fee with United .
MEN Sport understands the defender is set to return to United this week as his loan deal is set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement was extended but another extension to enable Smalling to compete in the Europa League this month will not occur .
Calciomercato claim Roma will face competition from Italian champions Juventus to sign the United star .
The report claims Juventus will attempt to lower United 's asking price by offering Bernardeschi , 26 , in a part-exchange deal .
Bernardeschi has made 37 appearances in all competitions under Maurizio Sarri , scoring two goals and assisting two more .
United are looking to bolster their forward line in the transfer window but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Borussia Dortmund .
Elsewhere , a far-fetched report has linked United with a shock move for Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces an important decision this summer following David de Gea 's slump in form and Dean Henderson 's impressive loan spell at Sheffield United .
It is claimed by The Sun that the United boss has earmarked Schmeichel , 33 , as a ready-made option to replace De Gea as he has doubts over Henderson 's ability to become the first-choice stopper at Old Trafford .
Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No.1 in the future , so that gives you an idea as to quite how bizarre this rumour is .
You should take it with more than a pinch of salt .

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Juventus are prepared to offer Federico Bernardeschi in a swap deal for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, according to reports.
Smalling joined Roma on a season-long loan deal last summer after falling down the pecking order at United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The former England international has impressed during his debut season in Serie A and Roma are believed to be interested in keeping him permanently, though have been unable to agree a fee with United.
MEN Sport understands the defender is set to return to United this week as his loan deal is set to expire. Smalling's original loan agreement was extended but another extension to enable Smalling to compete in the Europa League this month will not occur.
Calciomercato claim Roma will face competition from Italian champions Juventus to sign the United star.
The report claims Juventus will attempt to lower United's asking price by offering Bernardeschi, 26, in a part-exchange deal.
Bernardeschi has made 37 appearances in all competitions under Maurizio Sarri, scoring two goals and assisting two more.
United are looking to bolster their forward line in the transfer window but are prioritising the signing of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
Elsewhere, a far-fetched report has linked United with a shock move for Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces an important decision this summer following David de Gea's slump in form and Dean Henderson's impressive loan spell at Sheffield United.
It is claimed by The Sun that the United boss has earmarked Schmeichel, 33, as a ready-made option to replace De Gea as he has doubts over Henderson's ability to become the first-choice stopper at Old Trafford.
Solskjaer previously said Henderson will become United's No.1 in the future, so that gives you an idea as to quite how bizarre this rumour is. You should take it with more than a pinch of salt.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Levels of childhood obesity revealed in 'extremely worrying' new data

New data has revealed the numbers of children in Greater Manchester - and the areas where they live - who have been classed as obese or overweight .
A child 's Body Mass Index - BMI - naturally changes as they grow and can be different for boys and girls , meaning measuring obesity in children is far more complex than it is for adults .
Children of different ages and sexes grow and develop at differing rates , according to the NHS .
An adult with a BMI of 25 to 30 is classed as overweight , and one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as obese .
BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of a height in metres .
The official figures are from the National Child Measurement Programme and represent a three year average for 2016/17-2018/19 , published in March .
For children , the programme said the BMI calculation is compared to a reference sample of measurements gathered in 1990 , which takes age and sex into account The schools-based programme , which parents can opt out of , measures the height and weight of children in Reception - aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - aged 10 to 11 - to assess weight and obesity levels within primary schools .
Local authorities are asked to collect data on children 's height and weight from all state-maintained schools within their area .
The idea is for the results to help parents make informed lifestyle choices for their children .
Advice and key support contacts are offered in letters sent home .
Parents , however , have called for the calculations to be revisited to allow for the naturally varying body shapes of youngsters .
The data - analysed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unit - shows the areas of Greater Manchester with the highest percentage of children classed as overweight or obese .
In the Woodhouse Park area of Wythenshawe , the official figures show 30 per cent of Year Six children - aged 10 and 11 - are considered to be obese , while a further 15 per cent are overweight .
That 's the highest area of Greater Manchester , according to the programme .
Other areas in the top 10 for Greater Manchester are : You can see how your ward compares by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are classified as overweight ( including obese ) if their BMI is on or above the 85th centile of the British 1990 growth reference ( UK90 ) according to age and sex .
Children are classified as obese if their BMI is on or above the 95th centile of the British 1990 growth reference ( UK90 ) according to age and sex .
But one mum in Stockport said calculations around BMI centiles should be revisited to allow for varying body shapes of young children .
If her daughter was a few centimetres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a 'healthy ' weight .
The mum said : `` I am obviously concerned with my children 's health and strive to provide a healthy lifestyle for them .
`` When I received a letter from school , informing me that my five-year-old daughter was overweight , I was surprised to say the least .
`` Whilst she is a stocky build , she is n't at all overweight and I can only think the result was based on the fact that she is relatively short for her age .
`` Whilst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reduce obesity levels in children , I think the calculations around BMI centiles need to be revisited to allow for varying body shapes of young children and the 'overweight ' markers reassessed to ensure only children with an actual obesity problem are highlighted to parents . ''
The government has recently announced measures to tackle childhood obesity , including a ban on the advertising of food high in fat , sugar or salt on television and online before 9pm .
The strategy also includes restricting volume promotions , ending the promotion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by volume and location , both online and in store , and introducing calorie labelling of food and drink in large restaurants , cafes and takeaways .
But Caroline Cerny , alliance lead at Obesity Health Alliance , a coalition of more than 40 health charities , medical royal colleges and campaign groups , said : `` These are extremely worrying numbers .
`` Excess weight in childhood can lead to a number of health problems and often negatively affects children 's self-esteem .
`` Children with a weight classified as obese are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with obesity as adults which can increase their risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes , heart disease and cancer .
`` But it doesn ’ t have to be like this .
The government can play a key role in shaping an environment that makes it easier for families to be healthier .
`` We are pleased that the government has recently announced plans to bring in new stricter rules about how and where unhealthy foods can be promoted , including a 9pm watershed on TV and online and removal of sugary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows that across the country , 20 per cent of 10 and 11-year-olds , and 10 per cent of four and five-year-olds , are classed as obese , while a further 14 per cent of Year 6 pupils and 13 per cent of children in Reception are overweight .
Meanwhile , Hale Central in Trafford has the lowest proportion of childhood obesity and excess weight in Greater Manchester , and one of the lowest rates in the country .
There , just four per cent of Reception children kids and 10 per cent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as clinically obese , while a further 11 per cent of four and five-year-olds , and 12 per cent of 10 and 11-year-olds , are overweight .
A government spokesperson said : `` We are determined to tackle the problem of obesity across all ages and this week launched a world leading strategy to help reduce obesity rates and help everyone live healthier lives .
`` We have already made huge progress towards our goal of halving childhood obesity by 2030 – cutting sugar from half of drinks on sale , funding exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tackle child obesity locally through our trailblazers . ''
However , the Labour Party is sceptical of the announcement .
Alex Norris MP , Labour 's Shadow Health and Social Care Minister , said : `` Labour has long campaigned for radical action to tackle obesity .
`` We 've had big promises before from Tory ministers on banning junk food advertising only for measures to be kicked into the long grass of consultation .
`` But an effective obesity strategy needs action , not consultation .
The Tories have pared public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paying the price for ten years of this complacency . ''
Labour 's own analysis has highlighted an ongoing and growing crisis , with 700 children in England admitted to hospital because of obesity in 2018/19 - the second-highest number on record .
They also found that less than half of children ( 47 per cent ) are currently meeting current physical activity guidelines .
Meanwhile , early research has suggested that Covid-19 lockdowns worsen childhood obesity .
Last month , experts warned that the coronavirus lockdown could lead to a rise in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a lack of exercise potentially leading to weight gain for many children .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Paul Britton, Annie Gouk)

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New data has revealed the numbers of children in Greater Manchester - and the areas where they live - who have been classed as obese or overweight.
A child's Body Mass Index - BMI - naturally changes as they grow and can be different for boys and girls, meaning measuring obesity in children is far more complex than it is for adults.
Children of different ages and sexes grow and develop at differing rates, according to the NHS.
An adult with a BMI of 25 to 30 is classed as overweight, and one with a BMI of 30 or over as obese.
BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of a height in metres.
The official figures are from the National Child Measurement Programme and represent a three year average for 2016/17-2018/19, published in March.
(Image: PA)
For children, the programme said the BMI calculation is compared to a reference sample of measurements gathered in 1990, which takes age and sex into account
The schools-based programme, which parents can opt out of, measures the height and weight of children in Reception - aged four to five - and Year Six - aged 10 to 11 - to assess weight and obesity levels within primary schools.
Local authorities are asked to collect data on children's height and weight from all state-maintained schools within their area.
The idea is for the results to help parents make informed lifestyle choices for their children.
Advice and key support contacts are offered in letters sent home.
(Image: Getty Images)
Parents, however, have called for the calculations to be revisited to allow for the naturally varying body shapes of youngsters.
The data - analysed by the Manchester Evening News' Data Unit - shows the areas of Greater Manchester with the highest percentage of children classed as overweight or obese.
In the Woodhouse Park area of Wythenshawe, the official figures show 30 per cent of Year Six children - aged 10 and 11 - are considered to be obese, while a further 15 per cent are overweight.
That's the highest area of Greater Manchester, according to the programme.
Other areas in the top 10 for Greater Manchester are:
Gorton and Abbey Hey
Harpurhey, north Manchester
Moston, north Manchester
Sharston
Clayton and Openshaw
Ince, Wigan
West Heywood, near Rochdale
Little Hulton, Salford
Longsight.
You can see how your ward compares by using our postcode-search gadget below:
Children are classified as overweight (including obese) if their BMI is on or above the 85th centile of the British 1990 growth reference (UK90) according to age and sex.
Children are classified as obese if their BMI is on or above the 95th centile of the British 1990 growth reference (UK90) according to age and sex.
(Image: PA)
But one mum in Stockport said calculations around BMI centiles should be revisited to allow for varying body shapes of young children.
If her daughter was a few centimetres taller, she would have been classed as a 'healthy' weight.
The mum said: "I am obviously concerned with my children's health and strive to provide a healthy lifestyle for them.
"When I received a letter from school, informing me that my five-year-old daughter was overweight, I was surprised to say the least.
"Whilst she is a stocky build, she isn't at all overweight and I can only think the result was based on the fact that she is relatively short for her age.
"Whilst I fully support the government's effort to reduce obesity levels in children, I think the calculations around BMI centiles need to be revisited to allow for varying body shapes of young children and the 'overweight' markers reassessed to ensure only children with an actual obesity problem are highlighted to parents."
(Image: Getty Images)
The government has recently announced measures to tackle childhood obesity, including a ban on the advertising of food high in fat, sugar or salt on television and online before 9pm.
The strategy also includes restricting volume promotions, ending the promotion of high fat, sugar and salt products by volume and location, both online and in store, and introducing calorie labelling of food and drink in large restaurants, cafes and takeaways.
But Caroline Cerny, alliance lead at Obesity Health Alliance, a coalition of more than 40 health charities, medical royal colleges and campaign groups, said: "These are extremely worrying numbers.
"Excess weight in childhood can lead to a number of health problems and often negatively affects children's self-esteem.
(Image: PA)
"Children with a weight classified as obese are much more likely to still be living with obesity as adults which can increase their risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
"But it doesn’t have to be like this. The government can play a key role in shaping an environment that makes it easier for families to be healthier.
"We are pleased that the government has recently announced plans to bring in new stricter rules about how and where unhealthy foods can be promoted, including a 9pm watershed on TV and online and removal of sugary foods from checkouts."
The data shows that across the country, 20 per cent of 10 and 11-year-olds, and 10 per cent of four and five-year-olds, are classed as obese, while a further 14 per cent of Year 6 pupils and 13 per cent of children in Reception are overweight.
Meanwhile, Hale Central in Trafford has the lowest proportion of childhood obesity and excess weight in Greater Manchester, and one of the lowest rates in the country.
There, just four per cent of Reception children kids and 10 per cent of those in Year 6 are classed as clinically obese, while a further 11 per cent of four and five-year-olds, and 12 per cent of 10 and 11-year-olds, are overweight.
(Image: Midlands)
A government spokesperson said: "We are determined to tackle the problem of obesity across all ages and this week launched a world leading strategy to help reduce obesity rates and help everyone live healthier lives.
"We have already made huge progress towards our goal of halving childhood obesity by 2030 – cutting sugar from half of drinks on sale, funding exercise programmes in schools and working with councils to tackle child obesity locally through our trailblazers."
However, the Labour Party is sceptical of the announcement.
Alex Norris MP, Labour's Shadow Health and Social Care Minister, said: "Labour has long campaigned for radical action to tackle obesity.
"We've had big promises before from Tory ministers on banning junk food advertising only for measures to be kicked into the long grass of consultation.
"But an effective obesity strategy needs action, not consultation. The Tories have pared public health to the bone and people are paying the price for ten years of this complacency."
Labour's own analysis has highlighted an ongoing and growing crisis, with 700 children in England admitted to hospital because of obesity in 2018/19 - the second-highest number on record.
They also found that less than half of children (47 per cent) are currently meeting current physical activity guidelines.
Meanwhile, early research has suggested that Covid-19 lockdowns worsen childhood obesity.
Last month, experts warned that the coronavirus lockdown could lead to a rise in obesity for a generation of children, with a lack of exercise potentially leading to weight gain for many children.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Man Utd news and transfers RECAP

Man Utd news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United have reportedly agreed an initial fee for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho .
The Independent this week claimed @ @ @ @ @ initial fee of £60m for Sancho through intermediaries , with add-ons taking the deal over @ @ @ @ @ report stresses formal talks are yet to begin between United and Dortmund .
The MEN @ @ @ @ @ lodged an official bid for Sancho .
Meanwhile , United are apparently making moves to @ @ @ @ @ to reports from Italy .
It is claimed United have offered Alexis Sanchez and Chris @ @ @ @ @ they try to sign defender Milan Skriniar .
Sanchez has impressed in the second half @ @ @ @ @ , while Smalling has done well for their rivals Roma .
Roma want to keep @ @ @ @ @ to United until 2022 .
Smalling played 37 times for the Giallorossi this season .
@ @ @ @ @ latest United news .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Liam Corless, Marcus Banks)

Manchester United have reportedly agreed an initial fee for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
The Independent this week claimed that United have agreed an initial fee of £60m for Sancho through intermediaries, with add-ons taking the deal over £100m. However, the report stresses formal talks are yet to begin between United and Dortmund. The MEN understands United have not yet lodged an official bid for Sancho.
Meanwhile, United are apparently making moves to sign a defender, according to reports from Italy. It is claimed United have offered Alexis Sanchez and Chris Smalling to Inter Milan as they try to sign defender Milan Skriniar. Sanchez has impressed in the second half of the season at Inter, while Smalling has done well for their rivals Roma.
Roma want to keep Smalling, who is contracted to United until 2022. Smalling played 37 times for the Giallorossi this season.
Recap our blog for the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Man United evening headlines as Rooney hits out at Ferguson

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday , August 2 .
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes that Sir Alex Ferguson got it tactically wrong during both the 2009 and 2011 Champions League finals .
The Reds were defeated in both games by Pep Guardiola ’ s Barcelona , losing 2-0 in 2009 and 3-1 at Wembley two years later .
And Rooney , who scored United ’ s equaliser in the 2011 final , believes the club should have approached both games in a more pragmatic fashion .
He said in his : “ We lost two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Barcelona , by trying to press high and get round them , which was suicidal .
“ I remember Alex Ferguson saying 'we ’ re Man United and we ’ re going to attack , it ’ s in the culture of this football club ' and thinking ' I ’ m not too sure about this ' .
`` I think all the players knew , deep down , it was the wrong approach , that we were abandoning the way that had brought us success in that 2008 semi-final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got outplayed .
There is being true to the club , but then there ’ s sitting back afterwards and thinking 'we lost'.
” Chris Smalling is set to return to Manchester United after spending the season with Roma .
The Italian club paid a £2.7 million loan fee to take the centre-back to Italy – and the original deal was extended to cover the end of the Serie A campaign .
However , it was never going to be extended again to take in the conclusion to the Europa League this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete a permanent transfer or another long-term loan for Smalling and that is unlikely to happen in time for him to be registered in their squad for the final stages of the competition .
Roma sporting director Gianluca Pertrachi confirmed that the club want to keep Smalling , as well as his former United team-mate Henrikh Mkhitaryan .
Pertrachi told Sky Italia last month : “ We 'll do everything we can to keep them , especially since they want to stay here .
“ We 'll find out in the future if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I feel the players are on my side . ''
Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay returned to training on Sunday as Manchester United prepare for Wednesday ’ s Europa League dead rubber with LASK Linz .
United have an unassailable 5-0 lead from March ’ s first leg against the Austrians and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer handed his players five days off after last Sunday ’ s 2-0 win at Leicester City .
The majority of them returned to Carrington on Saturday , apart from Maguire and McTominay .
The former enjoyed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while the latter was in Greece .
United will play either FC Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir in the Europa League quarter-finals in Cologne on June 10 .

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, August 2.
Rooney questions Ferguson’s tactics
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes that Sir Alex Ferguson got it tactically wrong during both the 2009 and 2011 Champions League finals.
The Reds were defeated in both games by Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona, losing 2-0 in 2009 and 3-1 at Wembley two years later.
And Rooney, who scored United’s equaliser in the 2011 final, believes the club should have approached both games in a more pragmatic fashion.
He said in his Sunday Times column : “We lost two Champions League finals going toe-to-toe with Guardiola’s Barcelona, by trying to press high and get round them, which was suicidal.
“I remember Alex Ferguson saying 'we’re Man United and we’re going to attack, it’s in the culture of this football club' and thinking 'I’m not too sure about this'.
"I think all the players knew, deep down, it was the wrong approach, that we were abandoning the way that had brought us success in that 2008 semi-final — and sure enough both times we got outplayed. There is being true to the club, but then there’s sitting back afterwards and thinking 'we lost'.”
Smalling heading back to Old Trafford
Chris Smalling is set to return to Manchester United after spending the season with Roma.
The Italian club paid a £2.7 million loan fee to take the centre-back to Italy – and the original deal was extended to cover the end of the Serie A campaign.
However, it was never going to be extended again to take in the conclusion to the Europa League this month.
Instead, Roma would have to complete a permanent transfer or another long-term loan for Smalling and that is unlikely to happen in time for him to be registered in their squad for the final stages of the competition.
Roma sporting director Gianluca Pertrachi confirmed that the club want to keep Smalling, as well as his former United team-mate Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Pertrachi told Sky Italia last month: “We'll do everything we can to keep them, especially since they want to stay here.
“We'll find out in the future if we are able to or not, but I feel the players are on my side."
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Training resumes ahead of Europa League tie
Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay returned to training on Sunday as Manchester United prepare for Wednesday’s Europa League dead rubber with LASK Linz.
United have an unassailable 5-0 lead from March’s first leg against the Austrians and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer handed his players five days off after last Sunday’s 2-0 win at Leicester City.
The majority of them returned to Carrington on Saturday, apart from Maguire and McTominay.
The former enjoyed a short break with his family, while the latter was in Greece.
United will play either FC Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir in the Europa League quarter-finals in Cologne on June 10.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Police cordon off part of Manchester Arndale amid reports of a stabbing

Part of Manchester Arndale was cordoned off by police amid reports of a stabbing .
Accounts from the scene suggest a teenage boy has been injured .
Pictures from inside the shopping centre show an area of the ground floor by the Corporation Street entrance cordoned off .
The victim 's condition is not known .
One witness told the Manchester Evening News he saw armed police at the scene and blood stains on the floor .
Two police cars were also seen parked close to the Exchange Square Metrolink stop .
The incident took place about 4.45pm today .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ see armed police there .
There are about five to seven police officers and two cars .
`` It looks like they were taking statements from the security guards .
`` I could see blood on the floor .
It was cordoned off by Foot Asylum . ''
David Allinson , centre director at Manchester Arndale , said : `` We can confirm an incident involving three individuals took place in the lower mall at Manchester Arndale on August 2 at approximately 4.45pm .
`` The area was cordoned off by Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The situation is under investigation and we are therefore unable to comment any further at this stage . ''
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for a comment .

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Part of Manchester Arndale was cordoned off by police amid reports of a stabbing.
Accounts from the scene suggest a teenage boy has been injured.
Pictures from inside the shopping centre show an area of the ground floor by the Corporation Street entrance cordoned off.
The victim's condition is not known.
One witness told the Manchester Evening News he saw armed police at the scene and blood stains on the floor.
Two police cars were also seen parked close to the Exchange Square Metrolink stop.
The incident took place about 4.45pm today.
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The witness said: "I could see armed police there. There are about five to seven police officers and two cars.
"It looks like they were taking statements from the security guards.
"I could see blood on the floor. It was cordoned off by Foot Asylum."
David Allinson, centre director at Manchester Arndale, said: "We can confirm an incident involving three individuals took place in the lower mall at Manchester Arndale on August 2 at approximately 4.45pm.
"The area was cordoned off by Greater Manchester Police but it has now been lifted.
"The situation is under investigation and we are therefore unable to comment any further at this stage."
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for a comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Man City evening headlines as Rooney tips Blues for Champions League

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday , August 2 Rooney : De Bruyne one of top three in the world Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes that Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne is one of the three best players on the planet .
Rooney lined up against De Bruyne in two Machester derbies , losing one and drawing one , but lost 3-1 against City after he had joined Everton .
He wrote in his : “ There ’ s no doubt Man City ’ s biggest weapon is De Bruyne – arguably one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now “ Playing against him was never , ever , easy and I ’ ll always remember Everton using me and Morgan Schneiderlin , in a 4-4-2 , against a City midfield of De Bruyne , David Silva and Fernandinho , with Sterling dropping in .
“ They absolutely outnumbered us .
Me and Schneiderlin were in the middle of the pitch saying , ‘ What ’ s going on here ?
!
’ “ We were 3-0 down after 37 minutes and had 18 per cent possession in the game.
” He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steven Gerrard .
“ De Bruyne reminds me a bit of Steven Gerrard , ” Rooney said .
“ He drifts out to that right-hand side and plays some brilliant balls whipped in , like Stevie used to.
” City have Real chance of winning first Champions League Rooney also believes that Manchester City may never have a better chance of winning this season ’ s Champions League .
Pep Guardiola ’ s side will meet Real Madrid at the Etihad on Friday in the last-16 tie , having beaten the Spanish giants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rooney , who won the competition with Manchester United in 2008 , wrote in his : “ Sergio Ramos is suspended which is a huge loss to the Real defence and I think City will score .
“ Whether they are solid enough at the back themselves is my only question .
“ Real will target their centre halves and it 's a worry that this season every other ( Premier League ) 'Big Six ' club beat City ...
This shows Guardiola 's team can struggle to keep the best sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League chances will be harmed by City appeal It will be tougher for Bayern Munich to win the Champions League after Manchester City were victorious in their appeal to overturn their UEFA European ban , according to Oliver Kahn .
The Bayern director – and former goalkeeper – called for tougher financial fair play ( FFP ) rules to “ get more balanced competition ” .
Agreeing that City ’ s verdict at the Court of Arbitration for Sport is a setback for Bayern ’ s European chances , Kahn , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief executive in 2022 , added : “ If we look at the financial fair play issue it would be .
“ We are very interested that this financial fair play should be taken more seriously .
“ I do n't know the situation exactly now in Man City or Paris Saint-Germain or other clubs , but I think we should take this financial fair play in the future more seriously , because if we do n't do that , we do n't need it .
“ I think there is a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see from the competition in Europe , we need a clear structure and serious financial fair play so that we get more balanced competition .
”

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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday, August 2
Rooney: De Bruyne one of top three in the world
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes that Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne is one of the three best players on the planet.
Rooney lined up against De Bruyne in two Machester derbies, losing one and drawing one, but lost 3-1 against City after he had joined Everton.
He wrote in his Sunday Times column : “There’s no doubt Man City’s biggest weapon is De Bruyne – arguably one of the top three players in the world right now
“Playing against him was never, ever, easy and I’ll always remember Everton using me and Morgan Schneiderlin, in a 4-4-2, against a City midfield of De Bruyne, David Silva and Fernandinho, with Sterling dropping in.
“They absolutely outnumbered us. Me and Schneiderlin were in the middle of the pitch saying, ‘What’s going on here?!’
“We were 3-0 down after 37 minutes and had 18 per cent possession in the game.”
He also compared De Bruyne to Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard.
“De Bruyne reminds me a bit of Steven Gerrard,” Rooney said.
“He drifts out to that right-hand side and plays some brilliant balls whipped in, like Stevie used to.”
City have Real chance of winning first Champions League
Rooney also believes that Manchester City may never have a better chance of winning this season’s Champions League.
Pep Guardiola’s side will meet Real Madrid at the Etihad on Friday in the last-16 tie, having beaten the Spanish giants 2-1 in the first leg in March.
Rooney, who won the competition with Manchester United in 2008, wrote in his Sunday Times column : “Sergio Ramos is suspended which is a huge loss to the Real defence and I think City will score.
“Whether they are solid enough at the back themselves is my only question.
“Real will target their centre halves and it's a worry that this season every other (Premier League) 'Big Six' club beat City... This shows Guardiola's team can struggle to keep the best sides out.”
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Kahn: Bayern’s Champions League chances will be harmed by City appeal
It will be tougher for Bayern Munich to win the Champions League after Manchester City were victorious in their appeal to overturn their UEFA European ban, according to Oliver Kahn.
The Bayern director – and former goalkeeper – called for tougher financial fair play (FFP) rules to “get more balanced competition”.
Agreeing that City’s verdict at the Court of Arbitration for Sport is a setback for Bayern’s European chances, Kahn, who will succeed Karl Heinz Rumenigge as Bayern chief executive in 2022, added: “If we look at the financial fair play issue it would be.
“We are very interested that this financial fair play should be taken more seriously.
“I don't know the situation exactly now in Man City or Paris Saint-Germain or other clubs, but I think we should take this financial fair play in the future more seriously, because if we don't do that, we don't need it.
“I think there is a lot of work to do and as you see from the competition in Europe, we need a clear structure and serious financial fair play so that we get more balanced competition.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Jadon Sancho to Manchester United latest

Here is the latest news on United 's pursuit of Sancho , from the MEN and elsewhere : MEN : Why United will be informed if Dortmund bid for Depay to replace Sancho United will be made aware if Borussia Dortmund submit a formal bid for Memphis Depay during the transfer window .
Depay has found success at Lyon since leaving United , and the club installed a buy-back clause as part of the £16million deal that took him to France .
That means United will be offered the chance to sign Depay if a rival club has an offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by German outlet Bild last week that Depay is on Dortmund 's radar .
Lyon ’ s director of football Juninho has previously gone on record to state that Depay is happy at the club .
They plan to extend his deal , which runs out in 2021 .
MEN opinion : United are looking to copy Fernandes tactic in Sancho negotiations The nervous tension surrounding United ’ s pursuit of Jadon Sancho has likely caused some sleepless nights for supporters .
Ed Woodward has made no secret of the fact the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wake of the coronavirus pandemic , but the club hope that patience can be the precursor to success .
Our United writer Richard Fay has written a piece that provides a financial overview of the deal coupled with an explanation of Woodward 's strategy for securing Sancho .
You can read the full piece Webby and O'Neill : Giggs backs double deal for Sancho and Grealish Ryan Giggs has encouraged former club United to sign both Jack Grealish and Sancho this summer .
“ Two good players , ” Wales boss Giggs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing with Grealish is he ’ s obviously used to the Premier League and doesn ’ t need to adapt to it , so that ’ s good .
“ For me from the outside , it looks like he ’ s got the mentality to come to this place and not bother him .
Certain players can get overawed .
“ Also , the good thing this year is he ’ s got ten goals [ in all competitions ] and got into double figures so that would be one question mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does he score enough goals ?
“ To get to double figures with no penalties for Villa is impressive . ''
On Sancho , Giggs added : `` Sancho is quick , direct but also an intelligent player .
What I like about him is when he gets into those areas with the final ball , he doesn ’ t panic .
“ A lot of quick wide players sometimes do , but he picks out the right pass .
He ’ s someone who can counter-attack if we ’ re going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are going to sit back , he can beat players and make things happen .
“ They are two signings that may be available and if we ’ re able to get them , I would go and get them .
”

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Here is the latest news on United's pursuit of Sancho, from the MEN and elsewhere:
MEN: Why United will be informed if Dortmund bid for Depay to replace Sancho
United will be made aware if Borussia Dortmund submit a formal bid for Memphis Depay during the transfer window.
Depay has found success at Lyon since leaving United, and the club installed a buy-back clause as part of the £16million deal that took him to France. That means United will be offered the chance to sign Depay if a rival club has an offer accepted for him. It was reported by German outlet Bild last week that Depay is on Dortmund's radar.
Lyon’s director of football Juninho has previously gone on record to state that Depay is happy at the club. They plan to extend his deal, which runs out in 2021.
MEN opinion: United are looking to copy Fernandes tactic in Sancho negotiations
The nervous tension surrounding United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho has likely caused some sleepless nights for supporters.
Ed Woodward has made no secret of the fact the club will be adapting their transfer strategy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but the club hope that patience can be the precursor to success.
Our United writer Richard Fay has written a piece that provides a financial overview of the deal coupled with an explanation of Woodward's strategy for securing Sancho.
You can read the full piece here.
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Webby and O'Neill: Giggs backs double deal for Sancho and Grealish
Ryan Giggs has encouraged former club United to sign both Jack Grealish and Sancho this summer.
“Two good players,” Wales boss Giggs told the Webby and O’Neill YouTube channel . “I think the thing with Grealish is he’s obviously used to the Premier League and doesn’t need to adapt to it, so that’s good.
“For me from the outside, it looks like he’s got the mentality to come to this place and not bother him. Certain players can get overawed.
“Also, the good thing this year is he’s got ten goals [in all competitions] and got into double figures so that would be one question mark I would have had with him: does he score enough goals?
“To get to double figures with no penalties for Villa is impressive."
On Sancho, Giggs added: "Sancho is quick, direct but also an intelligent player. What I like about him is when he gets into those areas with the final ball, he doesn’t panic.
“A lot of quick wide players sometimes do, but he picks out the right pass. He’s someone who can counter-attack if we’re going to play that but also if a team are going to sit back, he can beat players and make things happen.
“They are two signings that may be available and if we’re able to get them, I would go and get them.”