themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--Travel insurance warning issued for holidaymakers as restrictions eased

The government has issued holidaymakers with a warning over travel insurance ahead of restrictions being eased .
From July 4 , some holiday destinations will be exempted from the Foreign Office 's current advice against all but essential foreign travel amid the coronavirus pandemic .
But holidaymakers have been warned that anyone who decides to travel should make sure they have the appropriate travel insurance .
Those with existing travel insurance policies are being urged to check what cover it provides for coronavirus-related events , such as medical issues and travel disruption .
Anyone who needs a new policy for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus-related issues will be covered .
The advice states that : `` If you do not have appropriate insurance before you travel , you could be liable for emergency costs including medical treatment .
`` We recommend you buy your travel insurance as soon as possible after booking your trip . ''
Travel insurance policies are designed to provide cover in many circumstances , including medical expenses , a trip being cut short or cancelled , and loss or theft of possessions .
Holidaymakers should choose a policy that will meet their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking out an insurance policy as soon as possible after booking your trip , to make sure you ’ re covered in the event of any changes before you depart .
When you travel , you should take details of your insurance policy with you , including your policy number and the emergency assistance telephone number provided by your insurer .
The Foreign Office also advises shopping around for a policy in order to find a good deal - but do not choose one based on price alone .
`` The cheapest policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the advice states .
`` Check that any policy you buy provides comprehensive cover for your pre-existing medical conditions and any activities or sports you ’ re planning to do . ''
Factors to consider when choosing a policy include : • How often you travel • The length of your trip • The country you are going to • The activities you will be doing • The possessions you will be taking • The size of the group you are travelling in You can read the latest advice from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
It comes as the Department for Transport ( DfT ) published a list of countries and territories where English tourists can visit without self-isolating on their return .
It features popular short-haul destinations such as Spain , France , Italy , Turkey , Greece and Cyprus , as well as long-haul locations including Australia , Barbados , Hong Kong , Japan , New Zealand and Vietnam .
A separate list of 67 countries and territories that will be exempt from the advisory against all non-essential travel from Saturday has also been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places named by the DfT but not all .
Some of the countries on either or both lists continue to place restrictions on UK holidaymakers , including Canada and New Zealand .
Alex Neill , chief executive of consumer resolution service Resolver , said UK tourists that decide to go abroad needed to be aware they were “ taking a risk ” .
Ms Neill , who was previously a managing director at consumer group Which ?
, said : “ While the government is focused on getting the travel industry and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the consumer who is bearing all of the risk .
“ It is likely that new travel insurance policies won ’ t cover you if you develop symptoms before going on holiday – and if the flight or packaged holiday isn ’ t cancelled then you have no automatic right to compensation .
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The government has issued holidaymakers with a warning over travel insurance ahead of restrictions being eased.
From July 4, some holiday destinations will be exempted from the Foreign Office's current advice against all but essential foreign travel amid the coronavirus pandemic.
But holidaymakers have been warned that anyone who decides to travel should make sure they have the appropriate travel insurance.
Those with existing travel insurance policies are being urged to check what cover it provides for coronavirus-related events, such as medical issues and travel disruption.
Anyone who needs a new policy for future travel is advised to check how coronavirus-related issues will be covered.
The advice states that: "If you do not have appropriate insurance before you travel, you could be liable for emergency costs including medical treatment.
"We recommend you buy your travel insurance as soon as possible after booking your trip."
Travel insurance policies are designed to provide cover in many circumstances, including medical expenses, a trip being cut short or cancelled, and loss or theft of possessions.
Holidaymakers should choose a policy that will meet their own individual needs.
The Foreign Office recommends taking out an insurance policy as soon as possible after booking your trip, to make sure you’re covered in the event of any changes before you depart.
When you travel, you should take details of your insurance policy with you, including your policy number and the emergency assistance telephone number provided by your insurer.
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The Foreign Office also advises shopping around for a policy in order to find a good deal - but do not choose one based on price alone.
"The cheapest policy may not cover all of your needs," the advice states.
"Check that any policy you buy provides comprehensive cover for your pre-existing medical conditions and any activities or sports you’re planning to do."
Factors to consider when choosing a policy include:
How often you travel
The length of your trip
The country you are going to
The activities you will be doing
The possessions you will be taking
The size of the group you are travelling in
The cost of cancellation
You can read the latest advice from the Foreign Office on travel insurance in full here.
It comes as the Department for Transport (DfT) published a list of countries and territories where English tourists can visit without self-isolating on their return.
It features popular short-haul destinations such as Spain, France, Italy, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus, as well as long-haul locations including Australia, Barbados, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and Vietnam.
A separate list of 67 countries and territories that will be exempt from the advisory against all non-essential travel from Saturday has also been published, which includes most of the places named by the DfT but not all.
Some of the countries on either or both lists continue to place restrictions on UK holidaymakers, including Canada and New Zealand.
Alex Neill, chief executive of consumer resolution service Resolver, said UK tourists that decide to go abroad needed to be aware they were “taking a risk”.
Ms Neill, who was previously a managing director at consumer group Which?, said: “While the government is focused on getting the travel industry and the economy moving again, it’s the consumer who is bearing all of the risk.
“It is likely that new travel insurance policies won’t cover you if you develop symptoms before going on holiday – and if the flight or packaged holiday isn’t cancelled then you have no automatic right to compensation.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--The Arndale Centre restaurants reopening this weekend - the full list

This weekend will see hundreds of bars , pubs and restaurants reopening across Manchester - with many now allowing people @ @ @ @ @ for the first time in months .
Included in these will be food and drink @ @ @ @ @ The Arndale is no exception , and shoppers will be pleased to know that they @ @ @ @ @ a snack , a drink or a meal while browsing .
A spokesperson for the @ @ @ @ @ Currently , some of our food and beverage outlets are continuing to operate on a @ @ @ @ @ , whilst some will have limited seating available in-store . ''
The following restaurants and @ @ @ @ @ to shoppers : Not all restaurants are offering sit in services at the moment , @ @ @ @ @ ahead if you are planning to do so .
More information can be found on @ @ @ @ @

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This weekend will see hundreds of bars, pubs and restaurants reopening across Manchester - with many now allowing people to eat and drink inside for the first time in months.
Included in these will be food and drink establishments inside shopping centres.
The Arndale is no exception, and shoppers will be pleased to know that they can once again stop for a snack, a drink or a meal while browsing.
A spokesperson for the Arndale told us: "Currently, some of our food and beverage outlets are continuing to operate on a takeaway and delivery basis only, whilst some will have limited seating available in-store."
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The following restaurants and food outlets are now open to shoppers:
Archies
Arndale Market
Auntie Anne’s
Bobo Tea
Boost Juice
Chopstix
Coffee Break
Costa Coffee
Five Guys
Fruitero de Brasil
Fuel Juice Bar
Greggs
Hasty Tasty
KFC
Pizza Slice
Pret a Manger
Rollers
Subway (Winter Garden)
Starbucks
Waffle Island
Not all restaurants are offering sit in services at the moment, so make sure you check ahead if you are planning to do so.
More information can be found on the Arndale's website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--What bars and restaurants are open at Salford Quays and MediaCity

Before coronavirus hit , Salford Quays and MediaCity were hives of activity with a number of restaurants and bars dotted around the area .
Since March , these have been closed but they are allowed to reopen on July 4 , at 6am .
Despite this , some will still remain shut for the time being with reopening plans yet to be announced .
MySalford has compiled a list of all the venue 's that have revealed their reopening plans to make planning your first meal or drink out that bit easier .
The cocktail bar is taking bookings from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of The Alchemist is watching the weird and wonderful cocktails being made in front of you so social distancing guidelines will make the experience quite a different one .
Popular pub The Dockyard is also reopening on July 4 .
In a post on social media , the management confirmed that a number of measures would be in place to keep the venue safe .
Orders will be taken on mobile phones and staff will be temperature checked before their shift .
Lime Bar at the Lowry Outlet is also reopening at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some 'Lime House Rules ' , which have been posted on the bar 's official Facebook page .
A warning has also been issued : `` Anyone who is seen to be overly intoxicated , breaking house rules and jeopardising the safety of other customers , will be asked to leave immediately . ''
Harvester are opening a number of their restaurants for dining in from July 4 but according to the official website , the one at Salford Quays is not one of them .
Delivery is available for people living locally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nando 's has announced ten restaurants will be opening for dining in , to much excitement .
Although nearby chains at Bolton and Trafford Centre are on the list , Salford Quays will have to wait for now .
Takeaway is currently available however .
One one Wagamama restaurant is currently set to open on July 4 .
Unfortunately it is in London and there is no date for when the MediaCity branch will reopen yet .
Click and collect is available through the official website .
Although the Botanist is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much longer to wait .
According to the official website , the MediaCity cocktail bar will reopen its doors on July 10 .
Selected restaurants are reopening from July 9 , however there is currently no date pencilled in for Salford Quays .
The future of both restaurants are up in the air after it was announced that Casual Dining Group , which owns both chains , was entering administration .
The Salford Quays restaurants are not on the list of those planning to close but there is no announced reopening date as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before Marco Pierre White 's MediaCity restaurant reopens .
Marco has announced that eight of his restaurants will reopen on July 4 , with more following in August and September .
As of yet , MediaCity is not on the list .
Selected restaurants in the Italian cuisine chain are due to reopen but MediaCity is not one of the lucky branches .
NB : Those not included on the list are yet to reveal their reopening plans as of Friday July 3 .

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Before coronavirus hit, Salford Quays and MediaCity were hives of activity with a number of restaurants and bars dotted around the area.
Since March, these have been closed but they are allowed to reopen on July 4, at 6am.
Despite this, some will still remain shut for the time being with reopening plans yet to be announced.
MySalford has compiled a list of all the venue's that have revealed their reopening plans to make planning your first meal or drink out that bit easier.
Alchemist Media City
(Image: Alchemist)
The cocktail bar is taking bookings from July 4.
Part of the charm of The Alchemist is watching the weird and wonderful cocktails being made in front of you so social distancing guidelines will make the experience quite a different one.
To book a table, visit their website.
Dockyard
Popular pub The Dockyard is also reopening on July 4.
In a post on social media, the management confirmed that a number of measures would be in place to keep the venue safe.
Orders will be taken on mobile phones and staff will be temperature checked before their shift.
Lime Bar Salford Quays
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Lime Bar at the Lowry Outlet is also reopening at the earliest possible opportunity.
Management have set some 'Lime House Rules', which have been posted on the bar's official Facebook page.
A warning has also been issued: "Anyone who is seen to be overly intoxicated, breaking house rules and jeopardising the safety of other customers, will be asked to leave immediately."
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Harvester
Harvester are opening a number of their restaurants for dining in from July 4 but according to the official website, the one at Salford Quays is not one of them.
Delivery is available for people living locally, along with click and collect takeaway.
Nando's
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Nando's has announced ten restaurants will be opening for dining in, to much excitement.
Although nearby chains at Bolton and Trafford Centre are on the list, Salford Quays will have to wait for now.
Takeaway is currently available however.
Wagamama
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One one Wagamama restaurant is currently set to open on July 4.
Unfortunately it is in London and there is no date for when the MediaCity branch will reopen yet.
Click and collect is available through the official website.
Botanist
Although the Botanist is not opening this weekend, there is not much longer to wait.
According to the official website, the MediaCity cocktail bar will reopen its doors on July 10.
Pizza Express
Selected restaurants are reopening from July 9, however there is currently no date pencilled in for Salford Quays.
Bella Italia/Cafe Rouge
The future of both restaurants are up in the air after it was announced that Casual Dining Group, which owns both chains, was entering administration.
The Salford Quays restaurants are not on the list of those planning to close but there is no announced reopening date as of yet.
Marco's New York Italian
It could be September before Marco Pierre White's MediaCity restaurant reopens.
Marco has announced that eight of his restaurants will reopen on July 4, with more following in August and September.
As of yet, MediaCity is not on the list.
Prezzo
Selected restaurants in the Italian cuisine chain are due to reopen but MediaCity is not one of the lucky branches.
NB: Those not included on the list are yet to reveal their reopening plans as of Friday July 3.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--Young dad spared jail for punching doorman who had thrown him out of pub

A young dad sobbed in court as he was spared jail for punching a bouncer - leaving him with a broken jaw - for throwing him out of a pub .
Mason Prestwich , 23 , attacked the unwitting doorman from behind after he had been thrown out of The Witchwood in Ashton-under-Lyne at 2am on May 4 last year .
The doorman helped colleagues eject rowdy Prestwich 'because of his behaviour ' , prosecutor Louise Cohen told Minshull Street Crown Court on Friday .
As his victim turned to return to the venue , Prestwich launched an 'unexpected ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from behind .
The assault was captured on pub CCTV .
Police were called and when they arrested Prestwich he said ' I 'm sorry - I 've been a d*** - I 'm sorry ' and , later , when he was interviewed he admitted he had assaulted his victim .
His victim was taken to hospital where medics found he had suffered a fractured jaw .
The doorman , in a victim impact statement read to the court , said his attacker had 'acted in a cowardly way ' by punching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was left struggling to eat , sleep and eat food , the court was told .
He said he could no longer go to the gym , was off work for three weeks and struggled financially .
The court heard the victim was left permanently disfigured as his jaw-line was now out of place .
Surgeons had not been able to operate as it was a 'complicated fracture ' .
In a letter to the judge , Prestwich wrote that he was 'truly sorry ' and that he felt 'ashamed and disgusted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his attack .
He admitted it was no example for his young son .
Prestwich wrote how 'one stupid step ' could ruin his life .
Judge Sophie McKone told the defendant he had 'acted like a drunken thug ' .
`` And it was n't just to ( your victim ) .
It was to those around you including , at one point your girlfriend .
When the door staff reasonably tried to eject you from these premises , you punched ( him ) .
He was simply doing his job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you behaved like a drunken thug , '' said the judge .
Prestwich , who defended himself in court , sobbed as the judge said she had 'just drawn back ' from sending him to jail .
The defendant , who had no previous convictions for violence , was handed an 18-month community order including five days of 'rehabilitation activity ' .
He was ordered to pay his victim £1,500 compensation and £250 prosecution costs .
He was also ordered to carry out 180 hours of unpaid work in the community .

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A young dad sobbed in court as he was spared jail for punching a bouncer - leaving him with a broken jaw - for throwing him out of a pub.
Mason Prestwich, 23, attacked the unwitting doorman from behind after he had been thrown out of The Witchwood in Ashton-under-Lyne at 2am on May 4 last year.
The doorman helped colleagues eject rowdy Prestwich 'because of his behaviour', prosecutor Louise Cohen told Minshull Street Crown Court on Friday.
As his victim turned to return to the venue, Prestwich launched an 'unexpected' attack, punching him in the face from behind.
The assault was captured on pub CCTV.
Police were called and when they arrested Prestwich he said 'I'm sorry - I've been a d*** - I'm sorry' and, later, when he was interviewed he admitted he had assaulted his victim.
His victim was taken to hospital where medics found he had suffered a fractured jaw.
The doorman, in a victim impact statement read to the court, said his attacker had 'acted in a cowardly way' by punching him while his back was turned.
He was left struggling to eat, sleep and eat food, the court was told. He said he could no longer go to the gym, was off work for three weeks and struggled financially.
The court heard the victim was left permanently disfigured as his jaw-line was now out of place. Surgeons had not been able to operate as it was a 'complicated fracture'.
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In a letter to the judge, Prestwich wrote that he was 'truly sorry' and that he felt 'ashamed and disgusted' when he saw the CCTV footage of his attack.
He admitted it was no example for his young son.
Prestwich wrote how 'one stupid step' could ruin his life.
Judge Sophie McKone told the defendant he had 'acted like a drunken thug'.
"And it wasn't just to (your victim). It was to those around you including, at one point your girlfriend. When the door staff reasonably tried to eject you from these premises, you punched (him). He was simply doing his job. No doubt fuelled by drink, you behaved like a drunken thug," said the judge.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Prestwich, who defended himself in court, sobbed as the judge said she had 'just drawn back' from sending him to jail.
The defendant, who had no previous convictions for violence, was handed an 18-month community order including five days of 'rehabilitation activity'. He was ordered to pay his victim £1,500 compensation and £250 prosecution costs.
He was also ordered to carry out 180 hours of unpaid work in the community.
Prestwich, of Grasmere Close in Stalybridge, admitted GBH.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--Fans wondered if Gemma Atkinson is getting married after Loose Women 'slip up'

Gemma Atkinson set tongues wagging after she made a slip-up while chatting on Loose Women .
The Hits Radio host appeared on the ITV chat show to fill the ladies in on her daughter Mia 's first birthday plans for tomorrow .
As she filled them in on the party arrangements under social distancing guidelines , Gemma said the word 'wedding ' instead of 'weather ' prompting a flurry of excited messages to the show from viewers .
`` We 're having a little garden party .
It may have to be garden or kitchen depending on the wedding , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're just having close family round there 's only about five of us with social distancing . ''
Fans wondered if this meant she had accidentally revealed secret wedding plans with her partner Gorka Marquez who she met while competing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 .
Connection with Gemma , 35 , was briefly lost as they chatted remotely via video call .
But when she returned host Christine Lampard pressed the former Emmerdale actress on the 'slip . '
She said : `` We are inundated with comments , it may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because people seem to think you said wedding accidentally when you meant to say weather .
`` They 're trying to say , are you hiding something this weekend ? ''
she asked .
`` Never mind a birthday party , it could be a bigger celebration and you 're not just telling us ! ''
`` We 're not really fussed about getting married , '' she said .
`` We have said if we were ever to do it now , we would want to wait until Mia is old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Viewers were delighted to get a glimpse of Mia , who was brought out to wave at the camera by Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Gorka .
In an online chat with fans Gemma , from Bury , previously said said she 's keen on having more children .
But she said she 's not so keen on getting married .
`` Nah ... not anytime soon anyway , '' she replied when asked if they planned to tie the knot .

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Gemma Atkinson set tongues wagging after she made a slip-up while chatting on Loose Women.
The Hits Radio host appeared on the ITV chat show to fill the ladies in on her daughter Mia's first birthday plans for tomorrow.
As she filled them in on the party arrangements under social distancing guidelines, Gemma said the word 'wedding' instead of 'weather' prompting a flurry of excited messages to the show from viewers.
"We're having a little garden party. It may have to be garden or kitchen depending on the wedding," she said.
(Image: Loose Women/ITV)
"But we're just having close family round there's only about five of us with social distancing."
Fans wondered if this meant she had accidentally revealed secret wedding plans with her partner Gorka Marquez who she met while competing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017.
Connection with Gemma, 35, was briefly lost as they chatted remotely via video call.
But when she returned host Christine Lampard pressed the former Emmerdale actress on the 'slip.'
(Image: Gemma Atkinson Instagram)
She said: "We are inundated with comments, it may have just been a slip earlier on, because people seem to think you said wedding accidentally when you meant to say weather.
"They're trying to say, are you hiding something this weekend?" she asked.
"Never mind a birthday party, it could be a bigger celebration and you're not just telling us!"
But Gemma calmly quashed the talk.
"We're not really fussed about getting married," she said.
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"We have said if we were ever to do it now, we would want to wait until Mia is old enough so she can be involved."
Viewers were delighted to get a glimpse of Mia, who was brought out to wave at the camera by Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Gorka.
In an online chat with fans Gemma, from Bury, previously said said she's keen on having more children.
But she said she's not so keen on getting married.
"Nah ... not anytime soon anyway," she replied when asked if they planned to tie the knot.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--Celebrities are having a quiz to support the NHS on its birthday

A host of famous faces are taking part in a celebrity quiz to celebrate the birthday of the NHS and raise money for our hospitals .
The 'Celebrity Quiz : Celebrating 72 years of our NHS ' event will include questions from Cold Feet actor John Thomson , Hollyoaks stars Ashley Taylor Dawson and Sarah Jayne Dunn , X-Factor : Celebrity contestants Max and Harvey , singer Max George , actors Sam Kane and David Neilson and presenter Linda Lusardi .
The mayor of Greater Manchester , Andy Burnham is also involved in the quiz , which is being hosted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , July 5 at 8pm .
The quiz has been arranged by Manchester Foundation Trust Charity , which fundraises for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , to mark the 72nd birthday of the NHS .
Entry is £5 and all money raised on the night will be match funded by ANS up to £3,000 .
John Thomson , a long-time patron of the charity , said : “ It ’ s great to have been asked to support the charity I ’ m so proud to be a patron of .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve done a few of the celebrity versions of TV quizzes like Pointless and done it to raise money for charity .
So it ’ s fitting I was asked to be part of this one .
“ It ’ ll be something really fun to do together and raise a bit of money for a wonderful cause .
It ’ s only £5 too !
” There will also be questions from Hollyoaks stars Ashley and Sarah , who play husband and wife characters Darren and Mandy .
Read more of today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was treated at Royal Manchester Children ’ s Hospital last year .
She said : “ The children ’ s hospital and the NHS as a whole is just fantastic .
So it ’ s nice to be able to support something and be able to give something back when they ’ ve done so much for my family and I .
“ And I ’ m a local girl too – so supporting a North West organisation and charity is a real privilege .
“ I want to make a real song @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope lots of people take part in the quiz !
” Ashley , who has been a patron of the charity ’ s children ’ s hospital for a number of years said : “ When you see the incredible work our hospitals do , it ’ s really humbling .
“ You forget how lucky you are – I can ’ t imagine how stressful it must be for a family having a loved one in hospital .
When you have your health and happiness , you have everything .
“ In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ met some of the parents at the children ’ s hospital , I ’ ve started to realise just how hard it must be for them and how important it is that we raise money and do our bit to try and help .
“ We ’ re very lucky to have our NHS so hopefully we will get lots of people to sign up for a good cause.
” Money raised from the event will help fund the charity ’ s vital work in supporting projects which benefit patients and their families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowdcast.io/e/mft-charity-quiz/

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A host of famous faces are taking part in a celebrity quiz to celebrate the birthday of the NHS and raise money for our hospitals.
The 'Celebrity Quiz: Celebrating 72 years of our NHS' event will include questions from Cold Feet actor John Thomson, Hollyoaks stars Ashley Taylor Dawson and Sarah Jayne Dunn, X-Factor: Celebrity contestants Max and Harvey, singer Max George, actors Sam Kane and David Neilson and presenter Linda Lusardi.
The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham is also involved in the quiz, which is being hosted by quizmaster Gavin Inskip online this Sunday, July 5 at 8pm.
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The quiz has been arranged by Manchester Foundation Trust Charity, which fundraises for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, to mark the 72nd birthday of the NHS.
Entry is £5 and all money raised on the night will be match funded by ANS up to £3,000.
John Thomson, a long-time patron of the charity, said: “It’s great to have been asked to support the charity I’m so proud to be a patron of.
“I love a quiz myself – I’ve done a few of the celebrity versions of TV quizzes like Pointless and done it to raise money for charity. So it’s fitting I was asked to be part of this one.
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“It’ll be something really fun to do together and raise a bit of money for a wonderful cause. It’s only £5 too!”
There will also be questions from Hollyoaks stars Ashley and Sarah, who play husband and wife characters Darren and Mandy.
Sarah's son Stanley was treated at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital last year.
She said: “The children’s hospital and the NHS as a whole is just fantastic. So it’s nice to be able to support something and be able to give something back when they’ve done so much for my family and I.
“And I’m a local girl too – so supporting a North West organisation and charity is a real privilege.
“I want to make a real song and dance about this charity and I hope lots of people take part in the quiz!”
Ashley, who has been a patron of the charity’s children’s hospital for a number of years said: “When you see the incredible work our hospitals do, it’s really humbling.
“You forget how lucky you are – I can’t imagine how stressful it must be for a family having a loved one in hospital. When you have your health and happiness, you have everything.
“In the past, when I’ve met some of the parents at the children’s hospital, I’ve started to realise just how hard it must be for them and how important it is that we raise money and do our bit to try and help.
“We’re very lucky to have our NHS so hopefully we will get lots of people to sign up for a good cause.”
Money raised from the event will help fund the charity’s vital work in supporting projects which benefit patients and their families.
Sign up to the quiz here crowdcast.io/e/mft-charity-quiz/


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--Government pledged conversion therapy ban in 2018, so why does it still exist?

On July 3 , 2018 , the government announced it would be moving forward with a ban on the practice of conversion therapy in the UK .
As part of an action plan focused on improving the lives of LGBT+ people in the UK , Penny Mordaunt , the Minister for Women and Equalities at the time , said the ban was a top priority for government .
Despite this , little has been done by government in the two years since to progress towards a ban on the ‘ unethical ’ practice .
Conversion therapy , also known as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that someone 's sexual or gender identity can be changed .
It assumes that sexuality is something that someone can be 'cured ' of .
Despite being condemned by the NHS and all major counselling and psychotherapy bodies within the UK , the practice is still not illegal in the country .
The National LGBT Survey , conducted by the government in 2017 , found that 2pc of respondents had undergone conversion therapy in an attempt to ‘ cure ’ their sexuality or gender identity .
A further 5pc said that conversion therapy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ separate survey conducted by the Ozanne Foundation in 2018 revealed nearly 70pc of respondents who had undergone conversion therapy in the UK had experienced suicidal thoughts .
Three European countries have so far banned the controversial practice , with Albania and Germany both joining Malta in May .
Outside of Europe , nationwide bans also exist in Samoa , Taiwan , Uruguay , Ecuador , Argentina , Brazil and Fiji .
In the United States , conversion therapy is banned in 20 states , including New York and Washington , alongside a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of today 's stories here In January , the Isle of Man set forward its own plans on banning the practice , which would make it the first British territory to do so .
As part of provisions to the Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Bill , the ban has been approved by the House of Keys and is now awaiting a third reading before it can be considered by the Legislative Council .
National charity Humanists UK worked closely with the Isle of Man parliament on the provisions and said the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Every day that conversion therapy is allowed to continue in this country is another day that LGBT people will be subjected to practices that can cause serious harm and even the loss of life , ” Richy Harrison , Director of Public Affairs and Policy at Humanists UK , told the M.E.N .
“ The government should urgently change the law to ban all such practice.
” In March , a petition was created urging UK government to push forward on the therapy ban .
The petition gathered over 179,000 signatures and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parliament .
In response to the petition , equalities minister Kemi Badenoch acknowledged conversion therapy was a “ very complex issue ” but said government was still considering how to move forward .
`` There are a wide range of practices which may fall within its scope and we want to ensure we have a thorough understanding of the situation in the UK to inform an effective approach , ” Ms Badenoch wrote in May .
`` Before any decision is made on proposals for ending conversion therapy we must understand the problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impact they would have .
`` We will work to deepen our understanding and consider all options for ending the practice of conversion therapy . ''
Carl Austin-Behan , Manchester 's LGBT+ Advisor , said the delay was 'unacceptable ' and urged the government to support the LGBT+ community .
`` It was two years to the day that Theresa May said she was proud the UK was a world leader in advancing LGBT rights , '' Carl told the M.E.N .
`` The National LGBT survey , which had about 108,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the lives of LGBT people .
`` As part of the 75-point plan it stated that Gay Conversion Therapies were to be banned , at the same time as improving the lives of our trans people .
Neither of which have materialised .
`` The government needs to address its commitment that was made two years ago and support our community . ''
In June , Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran tabled an early day motion to make conversion therapy illegal in the UK .
The motion has received support from Green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Labour MP for Denton and Reddish .
“ People should not have had to wait two years for action on this vital issue , ” Layla Moran told the M.E.N .
`` The Government must urgently protect people by making LGBTQ+ conversion therapy illegal .
“ It should be an offence to run conversion therapy and to force anyone to attend it , either in the UK or abroad .
“ I will continue to campaign against this dangerous practice that serves as an ongoing threat to the LGBTQ+ community.
” While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it remains legal for unregulated people and faith groups to continue the practice in the UK .
LGBT+ activist and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell says this will continue to have a detrimental effect on people in the meantime .
`` No one should be told their sexual orientation or gender identity is something that is flawed and requires changing , ” he said , on behalf of the Peter Tatchell Foundation .
`` Gay conversion treatments attempt to shame a person into denying a core part of who they are , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact on their mental health and wellbeing .
“ While Boris Johnson and Liz Truss procrastinate , people continue to be damaged by this quack practice.
” LGBT Foundation , which is based in Manchester , said the statistics from the National LGBT Survey could suggest thousands of people nationwide might have been subject to conversion therapy in the UK .
“ It has been two years since the government announced plans to end `` conversion therapy '' , and we still earnestly await further action , ” Emma Meehan , Assistant Director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
“ For some , societal stigma and discrimination against LGBT communities means that realising that you ’ re LGBT can come with a lot of shame and self-hatred .
“ These people are particularly vulnerable to outdated practices like conversion therapy .
People may also be compelled into them by their families .
“ We must put an end to these so-called “ conversion therapies ” to protect those most at risk of coercion as and we continue to work towards a more equal society.
” When asked to comment on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government Equalities Office referred the M.E.N to comments previously made in parliament by Liz Truss , the Minister for Women and Equalities .
“ Conversion therapy is a vile and abhorrent practice that we want to stop , '' the Minister said on June 17 .
“ We 've commissioned research to look at the scope of these practices in the UK and when we receive that research back , we will publish our plans.
” Two years to the day of announcing it would ban the practice , the House of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughts on whether conversion therapy should be made illegal .
It has opened a survey for people to share their thoughts on conversion therapy until July 13 .
The supposed backtrack on its previous stance was not best received online .
'You for real ?
, ' tweeted Rylan Clark-Neal in response .
'Should torture be illegal ?
Is this really something that needs to be debated ?
, ' asked author Calum McSwiggan .

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On July 3, 2018, the government announced it would be moving forward with a ban on the practice of conversion therapy in the UK.
As part of an action plan focused on improving the lives of LGBT+ people in the UK, Penny Mordaunt, the Minister for Women and Equalities at the time, said the ban was a top priority for government.
Despite this, little has been done by government in the two years since to progress towards a ban on the ‘unethical’ practice.
Conversion therapy, also known as 'cure' therapy, is the idea that someone's sexual or gender identity can be changed. It assumes that sexuality is something that someone can be 'cured' of.
Despite being condemned by the NHS and all major counselling and psychotherapy bodies within the UK, the practice is still not illegal in the country.
The National LGBT Survey, conducted by the government in 2017, found that 2pc of respondents had undergone conversion therapy in an attempt to ‘cure’ their sexuality or gender identity.
A further 5pc said that conversion therapy had been offered to them.
A separate survey conducted by the Ozanne Foundation in 2018 revealed nearly 70pc of respondents who had undergone conversion therapy in the UK had experienced suicidal thoughts.
(Image: David Haber/scunthorpelive)
Three European countries have so far banned the controversial practice, with Albania and Germany both joining Malta in May.
Outside of Europe, nationwide bans also exist in Samoa, Taiwan, Uruguay, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil and Fiji.
In the United States, conversion therapy is banned in 20 states, including New York and Washington, alongside a number of territories and cities.
In January, the Isle of Man set forward its own plans on banning the practice, which would make it the first British territory to do so.
As part of provisions to the Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Bill, the ban has been approved by the House of Keys and is now awaiting a third reading before it can be considered by the Legislative Council.
National charity Humanists UK worked closely with the Isle of Man parliament on the provisions and said the UK government urgently needed to follow suit.
(Image: Joel Goodman/Manchester Evening News)
"Every day that conversion therapy is allowed to continue in this country is another day that LGBT people will be subjected to practices that can cause serious harm and even the loss of life,” Richy Harrison, Director of Public Affairs and Policy at Humanists UK, told the M.E.N.
“The government should urgently change the law to ban all such practice.”
In March, a petition was created urging UK government to push forward on the therapy ban.
The petition gathered over 179,000 signatures and is now awaiting consideration for discussion in parliament.
In response to the petition, equalities minister Kemi Badenoch acknowledged conversion therapy was a “very complex issue” but said government was still considering how to move forward.
"There are a wide range of practices which may fall within its scope and we want to ensure we have a thorough understanding of the situation in the UK to inform an effective approach,” Ms Badenoch wrote in May.
"Before any decision is made on proposals for ending conversion therapy we must understand the problem, the range of options available and the impact they would have.
"We will work to deepen our understanding and consider all options for ending the practice of conversion therapy."
Carl Austin-Behan, Manchester's LGBT+ Advisor, said the delay was 'unacceptable' and urged the government to support the LGBT+ community.
"It was two years to the day that Theresa May said she was proud the UK was a world leader in advancing LGBT rights," Carl told the M.E.N.
"The National LGBT survey, which had about 108,000 responses, highlighted many areas of improvement for the lives of LGBT people.
"As part of the 75-point plan it stated that Gay Conversion Therapies were to be banned, at the same time as improving the lives of our trans people. Neither of which have materialised.
"The government needs to address its commitment that was made two years ago and support our community."
In June, Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran tabled an early day motion to make conversion therapy illegal in the UK.
(Image: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)
The motion has received support from Green Party MP Caroline Lucas and Andrew Gwynne, Labour MP for Denton and Reddish.
“People should not have had to wait two years for action on this vital issue,” Layla Moran told the M.E.N.
"The Government must urgently protect people by making LGBTQ+ conversion therapy illegal.
“It should be an offence to run conversion therapy and to force anyone to attend it, either in the UK or abroad.
“I will continue to campaign against this dangerous practice that serves as an ongoing threat to the LGBTQ+ community.”
While the government continues to consider its options, it remains legal for unregulated people and faith groups to continue the practice in the UK.
LGBT+ activist and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell says this will continue to have a detrimental effect on people in the meantime.
(Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire)
"No one should be told their sexual orientation or gender identity is something that is flawed and requires changing,” he said, on behalf of the Peter Tatchell Foundation.
"Gay conversion treatments attempt to shame a person into denying a core part of who they are, and this can have a seriously damaging impact on their mental health and wellbeing.
“While Boris Johnson and Liz Truss procrastinate, people continue to be damaged by this quack practice.”
LGBT Foundation, which is based in Manchester, said the statistics from the National LGBT Survey could suggest thousands of people nationwide might have been subject to conversion therapy in the UK.
“It has been two years since the government announced plans to end "conversion therapy", and we still earnestly await further action,” Emma Meehan, Assistant Director of Public Affairs at LGBT Foundation, added.
“For some, societal stigma and discrimination against LGBT communities means that realising that you’re LGBT can come with a lot of shame and self-hatred.
“These people are particularly vulnerable to outdated practices like conversion therapy. People may also be compelled into them by their families.
“We must put an end to these so-called “conversion therapies” to protect those most at risk of coercion as and we continue to work towards a more equal society.”
When asked to comment on current plans to ban conversion therapy, the Government Equalities Office referred the M.E.N to comments previously made in parliament by Liz Truss, the Minister for Women and Equalities.
“Conversion therapy is a vile and abhorrent practice that we want to stop," the Minister said on June 17.
“We've commissioned research to look at the scope of these practices in the UK and when we receive that research back, we will publish our plans.”
Two years to the day of announcing it would ban the practice, the House of Commons tweeted asking people to share their thoughts on whether conversion therapy should be made illegal.
It has opened a survey for people to share their thoughts on conversion therapy until July 13.
The supposed backtrack on its previous stance was not best received online.
'You for real?,' tweeted Rylan Clark-Neal in response.
'Should torture be illegal? Is this really something that needs to be debated?,' asked author Calum McSwiggan.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--Puzzled Coronation Street fans are convinced vital scenes have been missed out

Confused Coronation Street fans think vital scenes explaining a new plotline were missed out .
Soap fans have watched over the past week as Imran Habeeb and Toyah Battersby made moves to become foster parents .
The couple have been visited by a social worker and have been told they 're ideal candidates , but avid viewers could n't remember their desire to foster being mentioned before .
`` When did Toyah and Imran decide to become foster parents ? ''
asked one fan on the Manchester Evening News Corrie Fan Chat Facebook page .
`` I have n't missed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come out of the blue . ''
`` I thought it was only me , '' said another viewer .
`` I missed that to and I watch every episode , '' commented another fan .
`` Yes , me too , '' said another viewer .
`` That has never been discussed in any of the shows that I have watched ( and I 've never missed one single episode ) and now they 're due to begin fostering . ''
And another Corrie fan wrote : `` I even asked my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know . ''
Over on Twitter fans also aired their surprise .
`` This Toyah and Imran fostering came out of the blue it was n't really discussed , '' said one .
However another fan recalled this was n't a new development .
`` It ’ s nothing new , they ’ ve mentioned it several times over the past few months , '' they said .
And another explained : `` I 'm pretty sure they discussed it some episodes either last week or the week before when they were at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a suggestion than a definite agreement between each other . ''
Sadly it seems the plans to foster are now on hold after Toyah 's sister Leanne was given the devastating news that her son Oliver has a life-limiting illness .
`` We 're not going to say never , '' Imran assured the social worker .
`` Good , because it 's couples like you we hope for , '' she replied .
Toyah 's heartache at not being able to have children led to the breakdown of her relationship with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a surrogate who miscarried , but instead of telling Peter about the tragedy Toyah conspired with pregnant Eva Price to pretend her baby girl was the child they had longed for .
When former pub landlord Peter found out Susie was n't their child , they split up and sold the Rovers Return and the baby was returned to Eva who started a new life in France .

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Confused Coronation Street fans think vital scenes explaining a new plotline were missed out.
Soap fans have watched over the past week as Imran Habeeb and Toyah Battersby made moves to become foster parents.
The couple have been visited by a social worker and have been told they're ideal candidates, but avid viewers couldn't remember their desire to foster being mentioned before.
"When did Toyah and Imran decide to become foster parents?" asked one fan on the Manchester Evening News Corrie Fan Chat Facebook page.
"I haven't missed an episode but it seems to have come out of the blue."
(Image: ITV)
"I thought it was only me," said another viewer.
"I missed that to and I watch every episode," commented another fan.
"Yes, me too," said another viewer.
"That has never been discussed in any of the shows that I have watched (and I've never missed one single episode) and now they're due to begin fostering."
And another Corrie fan wrote: "I even asked my know-all husband but he didn’t know."
(Image: ITV)
Over on Twitter fans also aired their surprise.
"This Toyah and Imran fostering came out of the blue it wasn't really discussed," said one.
However another fan recalled this wasn't a new development.
"It’s nothing new, they’ve mentioned it several times over the past few months," they said.
And another explained: "I'm pretty sure they discussed it some episodes either last week or the week before when they were at the pub. But it felt more of a suggestion than a definite agreement between each other."
Sadly it seems the plans to foster are now on hold after Toyah's sister Leanne was given the devastating news that her son Oliver has a life-limiting illness.
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"We're not going to say never," Imran assured the social worker.
"Good, because it's couples like you we hope for," she replied.
Toyah's heartache at not being able to have children led to the breakdown of her relationship with her ex Peter Barlow.
The pair had a surrogate who miscarried, but instead of telling Peter about the tragedy Toyah conspired with pregnant Eva Price to pretend her baby girl was the child they had longed for.
When former pub landlord Peter found out Susie wasn't their child, they split up and sold the Rovers Return and the baby was returned to Eva who started a new life in France.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--What restaurants are reopening at The Rock this weekend?

Pubs and restaurants around Greater Manchester are opening their doors this weekend as lockdown measures are eased .
After more than three months , people are once again able to enjoy a pint or a meal in their favourite establishments .
Social distancing rules will remain in place as punters in Bury are expected to flood back into the town centre .
However , some businesses are remaining closed for the time being .
MyBury has compiled a list of venues that have announced their reopening plans at The Rock shopping centre .
West Ivy 's takeaway service has proved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will finally be able to dine-in from Saturday onwards .
The restaurant has announced it will be reopening with a number of new policies and procedures 'to ensure maximum customer safety ' .
Bosses at Barista have confirmed they will be accepting bookings and walk-ins from Saturday .
A post on its Facebook page reads : `` So finally we have made the decision that we will be opening on # sat4thjuly .
`` To ensure your table # bookinline or call us to # makeareservation .
`` We will also have room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t or wo n't go online ... .
we 'll do our best to get everyone seated quickly , safely and comfortably .
`` We can ’ t wait to finally open those doors and welcome you back . ''
You might have to wait a little longer to get the full Nando 's experience at The Rock .
The Portuguese chicken chain is opening a small number of its restaurants for dine-in from Wednesday , but the Bury branch is not among those listed .
However , Nando 's say they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in late July .
The restaurant , which has sister branches in Didsbury , Chorlton and Urmston , will be reopening on Wednesday .
A notice on its website details some of the changes that have been put in place .
They include a reduced capacity , single-use menus and a new system allowing customers to order and pay from their table on their phone .
Pizza Express is another that is biding its time before throwing open its doors to customers in Bury .
A number of its restaurant are set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at The Rock is not one of those listed on the chain 's website .
The fast food chain 's branch in Bury town centre will remain closed for now .
But fans should not be too disappointed as they can get their fix a short distance away at the Burger King in Bridge Hall Lane , near the M66 .
The branch opened in May for Drive Thru orders and deliveries .
The Italian-American-themed restaurant will remain shut for now .
The chain is preparing to open a handful of branches on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not among them .
Last month , the owner of Frankie and Benny 's confirmed plans to permanently close 125 restaurants across the country - potentially putting thousands of jobs at risk .
No announcements have been made on which specific restaurants will close .

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Pubs and restaurants around Greater Manchester are opening their doors this weekend as lockdown measures are eased.
After more than three months, people are once again able to enjoy a pint or a meal in their favourite establishments.
Social distancing rules will remain in place as punters in Bury are expected to flood back into the town centre.
However, some businesses are remaining closed for the time being.
MyBury has compiled a list of venues that have announced their reopening plans at The Rock shopping centre.
West Ivy
(Image: Google Street View)
West Ivy's takeaway service has proved a hit during lockdown, and customers will finally be able to dine-in from Saturday onwards.
The restaurant has announced it will be reopening with a number of new policies and procedures 'to ensure maximum customer safety'.
Barista Cafe Bar
Bosses at Barista have confirmed they will be accepting bookings and walk-ins from Saturday.
A post on its Facebook page reads: "So finally we have made the decision that we will be opening on #sat4thjuly.
"To ensure your table #bookinline or call us to #makeareservation.
"We will also have room for #walk-ins for those who can’t or won't go online.... we'll do our best to get everyone seated quickly, safely and comfortably.
"We can’t wait to finally open those doors and welcome you back."
Nando's
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
You might have to wait a little longer to get the full Nando's experience at The Rock.
The Portuguese chicken chain is opening a small number of its restaurants for dine-in from Wednesday, but the Bury branch is not among those listed.
However, Nando's say they hope to announce another wave of reopenings in late July.
Racconto Lounge
The restaurant, which has sister branches in Didsbury, Chorlton and Urmston, will be reopening on Wednesday.
A notice on its website details some of the changes that have been put in place.
They include a reduced capacity, single-use menus and a new system allowing customers to order and pay from their table on their phone.
Pizza Express
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Pizza Express is another that is biding its time before throwing open its doors to customers in Bury.
A number of its restaurant are set to open on Thursday, but the one at The Rock is not one of those listed on the chain's website.
Burger King
The fast food chain's branch in Bury town centre will remain closed for now.
But fans should not be too disappointed as they can get their fix a short distance away at the Burger King in Bridge Hall Lane, near the M66.
The branch opened in May for Drive Thru orders and deliveries.
Frankie and Benny's
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The Italian-American-themed restaurant will remain shut for now.
The chain is preparing to open a handful of branches on July 13, although Bury's is not among them.
Last month, the owner of Frankie and Benny's confirmed plans to permanently close 125 restaurants across the country - potentially putting thousands of jobs at risk.
No announcements have been made on which specific restaurants will close.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--The true impact of a new miracle drug for cystic fibrosis

A young mum who was given just two years to live says she will now be able to see her little girl grow up thanks to a life-changing drug .
Chantelle Millward , 24 , became so ill with cystic fibrosis ( CF ) back in 2016 that she was told a lung transplant was her only option .
Not long after Chantelle was offered a place on a drug trial for Orkambi - a CF treatment that drastically improved her health .
A year later Chantelle discovered that - against all the odds - she was pregnant with daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the news , but was told that pregnancy would be particularly difficult and she may not live to see Arya grow up .
But now Chantelle has been told she is eligible for a revolutionary “ life-changing ” drug , Kaftrio after NHS approved a deal to make it available in England .
Experts say the treatment has the potential to increase life expectancy and radically change quality of life .
Like many CF sufferers , Chantelle has been overwhelmed by the news .
“ I didn ’ t believe it at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time scale was more like two years , ” she says .
“ I just burst out crying .
“ My doctor spoke to me today and said it will be in my hands in 30 to 60 days.
” She adds : “ My life has always been a bit uncertain .
When Arya was born I didn ’ t think I would see her grow up or would ever be well enough to run around the park with her .
“ Knowing this drug has been approved is fantastic.
” On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter about the new treatment .
“ I ’ ve just had the best news ever , ” she said .
“ Life changing news .
I ’ ve found out that the NHS have struck a deal with Vertex , the drug company that produce drugs for cystic fibrosis .
“ They ’ ve struck a deal with a drug called Kaftrio and the success rate with that drug is amazing , it ’ s like the closest thing to a cure .
“ It ’ s really emotional because having this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will mean I can get to see my little girl grow up without worrying that she ’ s not going to have mum .
I can make memories with her .
“ It ’ s just amazing .
I just know that I ’ ve got to live my life as best as I can for her .
I ’ ll be able to hopefully run around the park without getting out of breath.
” Breaking into tears , Chantelle spoke about the close friends she has lost to CF over the years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live my life for my friends who unfortunately have passed away from CF that haven ’ t been able to get this life changing opportunity , ” she said .
“ I ’ m just so happy .
These tears I ’ m crying are happy tears because the thought of having my daughter grow up without a mum… Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease caused by a faulty gene .
The condition , which affects 10,509 people in the UK , causes lungs and the digestive system to become clogged with mucus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ digest food .
Half of all people who died with cystic fibrosis last year were under the age of 31 .
Chantelle says : “ The only way I can explain it is it feels like suffocating in your own body because it ’ s so hard to move the phlegm .
You choke and cough constantly and you feel exhausted from coughing .
“ When you have an exacerbation or a chest infection you can ’ t move out of bed .
“ I was diagnosed at six weeks old but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of high school .
“ But after that my health took a massive dip and I was in and out of hospital .
“ I went from 80 per cent lung function to 40 per cent , to 20 per cent .
“ I was living my life in hospital .
I was there every month with antibiotics and physiotherapy .
Hospital was my home .
“ Getting out of bed or just walking was hard - I could n't ’ t do anything for myself .
“ I was referred for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a real shock.
” Chantelle was placed on a drug trial for a Vertex Pharmaceuticals-produced treatment , Orkambi .
“ That improved my health quite a bit .
I went from 20 per cent lung function to the mid 30s , ” she says .
“ In that time I found out I was pregnant with my baby which they never thought was possible due to cystic fibrosis , as it ’ s very hard to have a baby.
” Chantelle worried throughout her pregnancy as she was told carrying a baby would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I had a planned c-section at 37 weeks but stayed quite stable , ” she says .
“ But the thing that worried me the most was that she might have CF .
I couldn ’ t imagine my daughter having it too.
” But Chantelle says there are still things she struggles to do with Arya because of her condition .
Chantelle believes that Kaftrio - also produced by Vertex - is the closest thing to a cure for cystic fibrosis .
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust say the treatment can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community in the UK and can improve lung function up to 40 percent in some cases .
It is hoped that patients in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland could soon benefit from the treatment too .
Chantelle says : “ I can ’ t wait to get my hands on it .
I ’ ve gone from struggling to read a book to living my life .
“ No words can explain how different it can make you feel .
It must be amazing .
She adds : “ I have lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know they would be happy for me but it ’ s heartbreaking to know I will be able to live a normal life when they couldn ’ t .
“ I ’ ve got to keep it in my mind that I ’ m living for them too .
”

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A young mum who was given just two years to live says she will now be able to see her little girl grow up thanks to a life-changing drug.
Chantelle Millward, 24, became so ill with cystic fibrosis (CF) back in 2016 that she was told a lung transplant was her only option.
Not long after Chantelle was offered a place on a drug trial for Orkambi - a CF treatment that drastically improved her health.
A year later Chantelle discovered that - against all the odds - she was pregnant with daughter Arya Amari Edwards.
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She was delighted by the news, but was told that pregnancy would be particularly difficult and she may not live to see Arya grow up.
But now Chantelle has been told she is eligible for a revolutionary “life-changing” drug, Kaftrio after NHS approved a deal to make it available in England.
Experts say the treatment has the potential to increase life expectancy and radically change quality of life.
Like many CF sufferers, Chantelle has been overwhelmed by the news.
“I didn’t believe it at first because the doctors had said the time scale was more like two years,” she says. “I just burst out crying.
“My doctor spoke to me today and said it will be in my hands in 30 to 60 days.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
She adds: “My life has always been a bit uncertain. When Arya was born I didn’t think I would see her grow up or would ever be well enough to run around the park with her.
“Knowing this drug has been approved is fantastic.”
On Monday Chantelle posted an emotional video on Twitter about the new treatment.
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“I’ve just had the best news ever,” she said. “Life changing news. I’ve found out that the NHS have struck a deal with Vertex, the drug company that produce drugs for cystic fibrosis.
“They’ve struck a deal with a drug called Kaftrio and the success rate with that drug is amazing, it’s like the closest thing to a cure.
(Image: Chantelle Millward)
“It’s really emotional because having this drug in my life hopefully sometime soon will mean I can get to see my little girl grow up without worrying that she’s not going to have mum. I can make memories with her.
“It’s just amazing. I just know that I’ve got to live my life as best as I can for her. I’ll be able to hopefully run around the park without getting out of breath.”
Breaking into tears, Chantelle spoke about the close friends she has lost to CF over the years.
“I’ve got to live my life for my friends who unfortunately have passed away from CF that haven’t been able to get this life changing opportunity,” she said.
(Image: Chantelle Millward)
“I’m just so happy. These tears I’m crying are happy tears because the thought of having my daughter grow up without a mum…
“It’s just amazing, it’s such a good day.”
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease caused by a faulty gene.
The condition, which affects 10,509 people in the UK, causes lungs and the digestive system to become clogged with mucus, making it hard to breathe and digest food.
Half of all people who died with cystic fibrosis last year were under the age of 31.
Chantelle says: “The only way I can explain it is it feels like suffocating in your own body because it’s so hard to move the phlegm. You choke and cough constantly and you feel exhausted from coughing.
(Image: Chantelle Millward)
“When you have an exacerbation or a chest infection you can’t move out of bed.
“I was diagnosed at six weeks old but I was pretty well up until the end of high school.
“But after that my health took a massive dip and I was in and out of hospital.
“I went from 80 per cent lung function to 40 per cent, to 20 per cent.
“I was living my life in hospital. I was there every month with antibiotics and physiotherapy. Hospital was my home.
“Getting out of bed or just walking was hard - I couldn't’t do anything for myself.
“I was referred for a lung transplant which at the time was a real shock.”
(Image: Chantelle Millward)
Chantelle was placed on a drug trial for a Vertex Pharmaceuticals-produced treatment, Orkambi.
“That improved my health quite a bit. I went from 20 per cent lung function to the mid 30s,” she says.
“In that time I found out I was pregnant with my baby which they never thought was possible due to cystic fibrosis, as it’s very hard to have a baby.”
Chantelle worried throughout her pregnancy as she was told carrying a baby would have a serious impact on her health.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“I had a planned c-section at 37 weeks but stayed quite stable,” she says. “But the thing that worried me the most was that she might have CF. I couldn’t imagine my daughter having it too.”
Thankfully, Arya tested negative and is a happy healthy one-year-old.
But Chantelle says there are still things she struggles to do with Arya because of her condition.
Chantelle believes that Kaftrio - also produced by Vertex - is the closest thing to a cure for cystic fibrosis.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust say the treatment can help 90 per cent of the CF community in the UK and can improve lung function up to 40 percent in some cases.
It is hoped that patients in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could soon benefit from the treatment too.
Chantelle says: “I can’t wait to get my hands on it. I’ve gone from struggling to read a book to living my life.
“No words can explain how different it can make you feel. It must be amazing.
She adds: “I have lost really good friends to CF and I know they would be happy for me but it’s heartbreaking to know I will be able to live a normal life when they couldn’t.
“I’ve got to keep it in my mind that I’m living for them too.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--All the bars and restaurants open in The Vaults in Bolton

The easing of the lockdown means that things are finally beginning to return to normal .
Pubs , bars , @ @ @ @ @ been shut for months have been given the all-clear to reopen from this weekend .
@ @ @ @ @ in place but businesses across the country have been gearing to open their doors for @ @ @ @ @ lockdown began .
In Bolton , punters are expected to flood back into the town @ @ @ @ @ favourite spots .
The Market Place Shopping Centre reopened weeks ago with special measures in @ @ @ @ @ social distance and use hand sanitiser .
This weekend , The Vaults will also be @ @ @ @ @ in place .
Here is a list of the bars and restaurants set to be @ @ @ @ @ the measures put in place by the centre to keep people safe , there will @ @ @ @ @ each outlet , such as sanitiser stations , table service and distanced queues .
The @ @ @ @ @ and most businesses will remain open until 9pm .

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The easing of the lockdown means that things are finally beginning to return to normal.
Pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants that have been shut for months have been given the all-clear to reopen from this weekend.
Social distancing rules will remain in place but businesses across the country have been gearing to open their doors for the first time since the lockdown began.
In Bolton, punters are expected to flood back into the town centre to return to their favourite spots.
The Market Place Shopping Centre reopened weeks ago with special measures in place to encourage people to social distance and use hand sanitiser.
This weekend, The Vaults will also be opening, with similar measures in place.
Here is a list of the bars and restaurants set to be reopened:
Great Ale
Pepe's
Cadar's Chimney Cakes
Lost Valley Golf
Nandos - July 8
In addition to the measures put in place by the centre to keep people safe, there will also be individual measures in each outlet, such as sanitiser stations, table service and distanced queues.
The Vaults opens at noon tomorrow and most businesses will remain open until 9pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--What bars and restaurants are open on King Street in Wigan this weekend?

Pubs and restaurants around Greater Manchester can open their doors again from 6am on Saturday morning .
After more than 100 days of lockdown , people once again be able to enjoy a pint or a slap up meal in their favourite establishments .
Despite the restrictions being lifted , some pubs , bars and restaurants are remaining closed for the time being .
Ahead of this weekend , MyWigan has compiled a list of venues that have announced their reopening plans in Wigan 's nightlife hub King Street .
The pub at Reef will be open daily from 11am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine televisions , a HD projector and ice cold draught beer for those in attendance .
Table reservations for three-hour time slots can be made through an external ticket site .
Booking in advance is not essential but entry can not be guaranteed without .
Owned by the same company as Reef , Partyhaus will be open for the same hours as its sister bar Reef .
With five TVs and a HD projector , the venue is also encouraging table bookings , although it is not compulsory .
The booking process is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available from an external website .
The popular nightspot will remain shut for the time being .
In a post on the venue 's Facebook page , on June 30 , a spokesman said : `` We would love to open the venue on Saturday but we don ’ t believe we ’ d be giving you the experience that that you deserve , especially after being locked in for months .
We want to make sure when we open that it ’ s the Jak ’ s you know and love !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ right not having you walk into the club without the lights going crazy , music pumping , having twerking competitions and going wild on the poles with your friends .
`` We look forward to opening very soon but at the Jak ’ s that you deserve . ''
Einstein 's Bierkeller also posted a very similar message on its Facebook page .
A spokesman told people to keep checking the bar 's social media pages for an announcement on when it will open once again .
A spokesman wrote on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it ’ s right for us to try and open in some capacity as others may .
`` We care about the health and well-being of our staff our little town and more importantly you .
Your safety is our responsibility and we think it is too soon to reopen .
`` As the weeks go by we will certainly be monitoring things , implementing systems and safety measures for when that time does come .
`` Stay safe everyone we hope to see you dancing very soon . ''
Selected Revolution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday but Wigan is not one of them .
Bristol , Brighton , Liverpool Albert Docks and Huddersfield are the first branches to reopen their doors .
People can sign up to a mailing list to find out when the King Street bar will be back open .
NB : Those not included on the list are yet to reveal their reopening plans as of Friday July 3 .

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Pubs and restaurants around Greater Manchester can open their doors again from 6am on Saturday morning.
After more than 100 days of lockdown, people once again be able to enjoy a pint or a slap up meal in their favourite establishments.
Despite the restrictions being lifted, some pubs, bars and restaurants are remaining closed for the time being.
Ahead of this weekend, MyWigan has compiled a list of venues that have announced their reopening plans in Wigan's nightlife hub King Street.
Reef Bar and Terrace
(Image: Reef)
The pub at Reef will be open daily from 11am "until late".
Reef promises nine televisions, a HD projector and ice cold draught beer for those in attendance.
Table reservations for three-hour time slots can be made through an external ticket site.
Booking in advance is not essential but entry cannot be guaranteed without.
Partyhaus Sports Arcade
(Image: Partyhaus)
Owned by the same company as Reef, Partyhaus will be open for the same hours as its sister bar Reef.
With five TVs and a HD projector, the venue is also encouraging table bookings, although it is not compulsory.
The booking process is the same as Reef, with tickets available from an external website.
Jak's
(Image: Google Maps)
The popular nightspot will remain shut for the time being.
In a post on the venue's Facebook page, on June 30, a spokesman said: "We would love to open the venue on Saturday but we don’t believe we’d be giving you the experience that that you deserve, especially after being locked in for months. We want to make sure when we open that it’s the Jak’s you know and love!
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"It just wouldn’t feel right not having you walk into the club without the lights going crazy, music pumping, having twerking competitions and going wild on the poles with your friends.
"We look forward to opening very soon but at the Jak’s that you deserve."
Einstein's Showbar and Terrace
Einstein's Bierkeller also posted a very similar message on its Facebook page.
A spokesman told people to keep checking the bar's social media pages for an announcement on when it will open once again.
Ibiza Bar
The tropical themed venue will remain closed.
A spokesman wrote on social media: "We just don’t think it’s right for us to try and open in some capacity as others may.
"We care about the health and well-being of our staff our little town and more importantly you. Your safety is our responsibility and we think it is too soon to reopen.
"As the weeks go by we will certainly be monitoring things, implementing systems and safety measures for when that time does come.
"Stay safe everyone we hope to see you dancing very soon."
Revolution Wigan
(Image: Google Maps)
Selected Revolution bars are opening around the UK on Monday but Wigan is not one of them.
Bristol, Brighton, Liverpool Albert Docks and Huddersfield are the first branches to reopen their doors.
People can sign up to a mailing list to find out when the King Street bar will be back open.
NB: Those not included on the list are yet to reveal their reopening plans as of Friday July 3.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-03--Man United evening headlines as Jude Bellingham transfer decision made

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Friday , July 3 .
Manchester United are set to miss out on transfer target Jude Belingham , with the Birmingham City teenager , MEN Sport understands the 17-year-old ’ s family favour a move to the Bundesliga because it should offer him a better chance of first-team football , with current Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho demonstrating how the German club can offer a route to regular game-time which might not always exist in the Premier League .
Bellingham , who is set to cost the Bundesliga side around £20million , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 28 starts in the Championship and scoring four times to help Blues stay comfortably above the bottom three .
The teenager made his England under-17 debut in 2019 , and has scored twice in three international games at that level .
United defender joins up with first team amid injury setbacks Teenage defender Ethan Laird could be in line for a first Premier League appearance , having joined up with the squad ahead of the Premier League meeting with Bournemouth .
The 18-year-old has made the step up to cover for Axel Tuanzebe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are sidelined due to injury .
“ Phil and Axel will still be out for a little while , '' manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told the club website .
`` It ’ ll be a few weeks before Phil can start training and Axel , we won ’ t probably see until September.
” Laird , who plays at right-back , has just two senior United appearances to his name , both in this season ’ s Europa League .
He played 90 minutes in the 2-1 defeat at Astana and came off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4-0 .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to name unchanged side against Bournemouth Solskjaer is waiting to find out updates on a couple of players , but remains hopeful he can name an unchanged 11 for the visit of Bournemouth .
Speaking ahead of Saturday ’ s game against the relegation-threatened Cherries , the Norwegian revealed unnamed players had picked up knocks in the victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday night .
“ If there are a couple of changes do n't be surprised just because of fitness .
But there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to look after the players , ” Solskjaer said .
“ It would be nice to play a team that performed so well against Sheffield United at Old Trafford last time and played so well against Brighton , but let 's wait and see how everyone is after training , I 've not seen them yet this morning .
“ I 've got many many reasons to play the same team but I 've also got a few reasons to rotate one or two that played so well earlier in the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last eight league games , picking up seven points from a possible nine since the Premier League resumed , and victory over Bournemouth would give them three straight league wins for the first time since January 2019 .

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, July 3.
Borussia Dortmund to beat Manchester United to Bellingham signing
Manchester United are set to miss out on transfer target Jude Belingham, with the Birmingham City teenager set to join Borussia Dortmund ,
MEN Sport understands the 17-year-old’s family favour a move to the Bundesliga because it should offer him a better chance of first-team football, with current Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho demonstrating how the German club can offer a route to regular game-time which might not always exist in the Premier League.
Bellingham, who is set to cost the Bundesliga side around £20million, has played 38 times this season, making 28 starts in the Championship and scoring four times to help Blues stay comfortably above the bottom three.
The teenager made his England under-17 debut in 2019, and has scored twice in three international games at that level.
United defender joins up with first team amid injury setbacks
Teenage defender Ethan Laird could be in line for a first Premier League appearance, having joined up with the squad ahead of the Premier League meeting with Bournemouth.
The 18-year-old has made the step up to cover for Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones, both of whom are sidelined due to injury.
“Phil and Axel will still be out for a little while," manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told the club website.
"It’ll be a few weeks before Phil can start training and Axel, we won’t probably see until September.”
Laird, who plays at right-back, has just two senior United appearances to his name, both in this season’s Europa League.
He played 90 minutes in the 2-1 defeat at Astana and came off the bench when United beat AZ Alkmaar 4-0.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to name unchanged side against Bournemouth
Solskjaer is waiting to find out updates on a couple of players, but remains hopeful he can name an unchanged 11 for the visit of Bournemouth.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s game against the relegation-threatened Cherries, the Norwegian revealed unnamed players had picked up knocks in the victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday night.
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“If there are a couple of changes don't be surprised just because of fitness. But there are also so many games. I've got to look after the players,” Solskjaer said.
“It would be nice to play a team that performed so well against Sheffield United at Old Trafford last time and played so well against Brighton, but let's wait and see how everyone is after training, I've not seen them yet this morning.
“I've got many many reasons to play the same team but I've also got a few reasons to rotate one or two that played so well earlier in the season."
United are unbeaten in their last eight league games, picking up seven points from a possible nine since the Premier League resumed, and victory over Bournemouth would give them three straight league wins for the first time since January 2019.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Air ambulance called as 'armed police' respond to attack in Salford

Eyewitnesses said armed police responded after a man was attacked in Salford .
Police were called to Hilton Lane earlier @ @ @ @ @ a man had been assaulted .
A spokesperson for GMP said that the man walked @ @ @ @ @ and declined medical treatment .
No further details of any injuries are known .
An @ @ @ @ @ landed near the scene , off Hilton Lane in Worsley .
They also said firearms @ @ @ @ @ who responded to the incident , which happened at about 10.50am .
Sign up to @ @ @ @ @ Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free @ @ @ @ @ up very simply by following the instructions here A police spokesperson said : `` At @ @ @ @ @ by a member of the public to a report that a man had been assaulted @ @ @ @ @ .

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Eyewitnesses said armed police responded after a man was attacked in Salford.
Police were called to Hilton Lane earlier this morning to a report a man had been assaulted.
A spokesperson for GMP said that the man walked away from the incident, and declined medical treatment.
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No further details of any injuries are known.
An eyewitness said an air ambulance landed near the scene, off Hilton Lane in Worsley.
They also said firearms officers were among the officers who responded to the incident, which happened at about 10.50am.
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A police spokesperson said: "At about 10.50am police were called by a member of the public to a report that a man had been assaulted on Hilton Lane in Worsley.
"Officers attended."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Liverpool FC boss Jurgen Klopp sends message to Man City's Pep Guardiola

Jurgen Klopp insists he has no personal issues with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola .
The pair are currently in charge of two of the best sides in Premier League history and have seen their sides dominate English football in the past few years .
With City and Liverpool both fighting for the same titles , the personal relationship between Klopp and Guardiola has come under more scrutiny - especially in the build-up to this week 's meeting at the Etihad .
And when asked about their relationship , Klopp played down talk of any animosity between himself and Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will never develop any animosity towards any of the fellow managers he comes up against .
He told the Mirror : “ I don ’ t know most of them on a personal level so why should I have rivalry with a person I don ’ t know ?
“ I don ’ t have to hate the manager of the other team to want to beat him .
That ’ s just not me .
`` When I started playing football , I only played with my best friends .
There were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five-a-side and they were absolutely my best friends until they were on the other team .
“ Then , I wanted to beat him desperately just to win the game .
And when the game was over , it was over and we went and did something completely different .
“ We are constantly competing against our rivals when we are on the pitch but I don ’ t have enough time to think about all these other things .
“ I don ’ t have anything but respect for the other managers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is.
” In a separate interview with Robbie Savage 's Premier League Breakfast on BBC Radio 5 Live , Klopp hailed Guardiola as the best manager of the current era .
`` I respect what he 's doing .
When we meet , I want to beat him , '' Klopp said .
`` But I have absolutely no problem with admitting my 100 % honest opinion that he is the best manager of our era .
That 's no problem for me .
That does n't cost me confidence or whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often so hard against teams of Pep Guardiola .
I do n't know how many years… about four , three in Germany .
I was not even close to the Pep Guardiola teams , so I had a different road to reach that battle .
`` I like him .
I really admire what he 's doing .
We met last season twice , I think in a different surrounding with all families , which was really nice .
So they liked each other as well .
So that was all good .
@

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Jurgen Klopp insists he has no personal issues with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
The pair are currently in charge of two of the best sides in Premier League history and have seen their sides dominate English football in the past few years. With City and Liverpool both fighting for the same titles, the personal relationship between Klopp and Guardiola has come under more scrutiny - especially in the build-up to this week's meeting at the Etihad.
And when asked about their relationship, Klopp played down talk of any animosity between himself and Guardiola. Instead, the German insisted he will never develop any animosity towards any of the fellow managers he comes up against.
He told the Mirror: “I don’t know most of them on a personal level so why should I have rivalry with a person I don’t know?
“I don’t have to hate the manager of the other team to want to beat him. That’s just not me.
"When I started playing football, I only played with my best friends. There were only ten or so. We played five-a-side and they were absolutely my best friends until they were on the other team.
“Then, I wanted to beat him desperately just to win the game. And when the game was over, it was over and we went and did something completely different.
“We are constantly competing against our rivals when we are on the pitch but I don’t have enough time to think about all these other things.
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“I don’t have anything but respect for the other managers because I know how difficult a job this is.”
In a separate interview with Robbie Savage's Premier League Breakfast on BBC Radio 5 Live, Klopp hailed Guardiola as the best manager of the current era.
"I respect what he's doing. When we meet, I want to beat him," Klopp said.
"But I have absolutely no problem with admitting my 100% honest opinion that he is the best manager of our era. That's no problem for me. That doesn't cost me confidence or whatever."
"I have fought so often so hard against teams of Pep Guardiola. I don't know how many years… about four, three in Germany. I was not even close to the Pep Guardiola teams, so I had a different road to reach that battle.
"I like him. I really admire what he's doing. We met last season twice, I think in a different surrounding with all families, which was really nice. So they liked each other as well. So that was all good."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Spain coronavirus outbreak leads to local lockdown

An area in the Catalonia region of has Spain has been put back in lockdown after a new coronavirus outbreak was detected .
Roadblocks were set up at midday on Saturday in El Segria , and the ancient city of Lleida , following a surge in cases .
Residents will be allowed to leave their homes , but the city will be locked down so no one can leave or enter , the Mirror reports .
Everyone but essential workers will be barred from leaving and entering the region , which is about 100 miles west of Barcelona .
More @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced on Friday across 30-plus affected municipalities , which are home to more than 200,000 people .
The total number of cases in the region is just over 4,000 , according to the Ministry of Health .
There have been several local outbreaks within Lleida province - at four fruit companies , an agri-food company , a cluster of neighbours , a nursing home and a hostel for homeless people , the La Vanguardia newspaper reported .
An outbreak in Vall d'Aran involved people who attended a barbecue on June 16 , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The lockdown comes a day after Britain 's government announced that it had struck an air bridge agreement with Spain and more than 50 other countries , allowing quarantine-free travel from July 10 .
Catalonia 's Interior Minister Miquel Buch said people were given until 12pm to leave Segria before it went into lockdown again .
He has urged residents not to travel from town to town .
Spain has suffered one of the worst outbreaks in the world but has gradually emerged from a total lockdown as infections and deaths trended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it had the sixth highest number of cases in the world ( 297,625 ) and the seventh worst death toll ( 28,385 ) .

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An area in the Catalonia region of has Spain has been put back in lockdown after a new coronavirus outbreak was detected.
Roadblocks were set up at midday on Saturday in El Segria, and the ancient city of Lleida, following a surge in cases.
Residents will be allowed to leave their homes, but the city will be locked down so no one can leave or enter, the Mirror reports.
Everyone but essential workers will be barred from leaving and entering the region, which is about 100 miles west of Barcelona.
More than 60 new cases of Covid-19 were announced on Friday across 30-plus affected municipalities, which are home to more than 200,000 people.
The total number of cases in the region is just over 4,000, according to the Ministry of Health.
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There have been several local outbreaks within Lleida province - at four fruit companies, an agri-food company, a cluster of neighbours, a nursing home and a hostel for homeless people, the La Vanguardia newspaper reported.
An outbreak in Vall d'Aran involved people who attended a barbecue on June 16, after which at least eight attendees tested positive.
The lockdown comes a day after Britain's government announced that it had struck an air bridge agreement with Spain and more than 50 other countries, allowing quarantine-free travel from July 10.
Catalonia's Interior Minister Miquel Buch said people were given until 12pm to leave Segria before it went into lockdown again.
He has urged residents not to travel from town to town.
Spain has suffered one of the worst outbreaks in the world but has gradually emerged from a total lockdown as infections and deaths trended downwards.
As of Saturday morning, it had the sixth highest number of cases in the world (297,625) and the seventh worst death toll (28,385).
Catalonia has recorded 62,057 confirmed cases and 5,673 deaths.