themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Government explains why rules for those shielding have suddenly changed

The Health Secretary has explained why the rules for people who have been shielding changed today .
Over the weekend , the government announced that some of the nation 's most vulnerable people would be allowed to leave their homes today ( Monday ) for the first time in 10 weeks .
Those who have been shielding can now venture outdoors once a day , either with members of their household or one person from another household , while continuing to follow social distancing guidelines .
The new guidance was published on Sunday and came into place today .
Previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to shield - classed as the most vulnerable in our society - would have to remain indoors until the end of June .
When asked what had changed on May 30 for a change in the rules from today , Matt Hancock said it was because the incidence of coronavirus is now 'down to the levels that it was before ' the policy was introduced .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference , he said : “ When the clinical advice said that it was safe to be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to go outside – so long as they stay two metres away from others – then I think that is a small step , it ’ s a very positive step for those who have been shielding.
” Mr Hancock added : “ We announced it when it was safe and ready to do so , and as I think you can see from the charts that we put up , one of the reasons that we could make that change is that the rate of incidence of disease is now back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before we introduced the shielding policy.
” Since lockdown measures were put in place at the end of March , those with the most serious health conditions were told to be 'largely shielded from social contact for around 12 weeks ' .
The weekend announcement meant that most vulnerable people would now be allowed to leave their homes for the first time in 10 weeks as long as social distancing and strict hygiene is maintained .
But Blood Cancer UK said the guidance was created ‘ with no warning or consultation with charities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement posted on Twitter , the charity said the guidance lacked clarity and has ‘ created confusion ’ with vulnerable people , including those diagnosed with blood cancer .
“ The Government has announced it is relaxing the guidance on shielding , saying that people with blood cancer can now leave their homes in some circumstances , ” the tweet said .
“ But while this is something people with blood cancer have looked forward to , the Government ’ s handling of it has added to the worry in our community .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a Saturday night with no warning or consultation with charities and clinicians has created confusion.
” Reviews of the shielding guidance are expected to be made at regular points in the coming weeks .

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The Health Secretary has explained why the rules for people who have been shielding changed today.
Over the weekend, the government announced that some of the nation's most vulnerable people would be allowed to leave their homes today (Monday) for the first time in 10 weeks.
Those who have been shielding can now venture outdoors once a day, either with members of their household or one person from another household, while continuing to follow social distancing guidelines.
The new guidance was published on Sunday and came into place today. Previously, the government had said people who had to shield - classed as the most vulnerable in our society - would have to remain indoors until the end of June.
When asked what had changed on May 30 for a change in the rules from today, Matt Hancock said it was because the incidence of coronavirus is now 'down to the levels that it was before' the policy was introduced.
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Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference, he said: “When the clinical advice said that it was safe to be able to advise those who are shielded to be able to go outside – so long as they stay two metres away from others – then I think that is a small step, it’s a very positive step for those who have been shielding.”
Mr Hancock added: “We announced it when it was safe and ready to do so, and as I think you can see from the charts that we put up, one of the reasons that we could make that change is that the rate of incidence of disease is now back down to the levels that it was before we introduced the shielding policy.”
Since lockdown measures were put in place at the end of March, those with the most serious health conditions were told to be 'largely shielded from social contact for around 12 weeks'.
The weekend announcement meant that most vulnerable people would now be allowed to leave their homes for the first time in 10 weeks as long as social distancing and strict hygiene is maintained.
But Blood Cancer UK said the guidance was created ‘with no warning or consultation with charities and clinicians’.
In a lengthy statement posted on Twitter, the charity said the guidance lacked clarity and has ‘created confusion’ with vulnerable people, including those diagnosed with blood cancer.
“The Government has announced it is relaxing the guidance on shielding, saying that people with blood cancer can now leave their homes in some circumstances,” the tweet said.
“But while this is something people with blood cancer have looked forward to, the Government’s handling of it has added to the worry in our community.
“The way it has announced this on a Saturday night with no warning or consultation with charities and clinicians has created confusion.”
Reviews of the shielding guidance are expected to be made at regular points in the coming weeks.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Ex-Thomas cook worker didn't realise he was telling police how to abuse kids

A former Thomas Cook cabin crew member was caught teaching police officers how to abuse children .
Max Paraduik , 27 , used an online 'Kik ' profile to send indecent images and advise users how to groom and abuse young children - without getting caught .
Posting under the username 'HorseHungManc , ' he unknowingly engaged in conversations with three undercover GMP police officers , posing as paedophiles .
Manchester Crown Court heard how Paraduik pretended to be a middle-aged dad-of-four , and lied to cops about how he had abused his own children .
Paraduik was arrested and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of children in March 2019 .
But , he continued to interact with two more undercover police officers , sending them 'highly graphic ' images of children being sexually assaulted .
Following his second arrest , Paraduik denied having an interest in children , telling police he was gay .
He told officers that the conversations were 'purely fantasy . '
Prosecutor , Justin Hayhoe told the court that officers from GMP had created online Kik profiles in the hope of identifying potential paedophiles .
`` On March 4 , an officer checked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message from the defendant saying he was a 35-year-old father-of-four from England , '' Mr Hayhoe said .
`` They had a conversation and during the course of that conversation the defendant asked the officer whether was interested in kids .
`` The conversation continued with the defendant advising the officer how to abuse children .
He sent a video of a young girl being sexually assaulted .
`` He said he could teach the officer how to groom a child and said he could arrange for the officer to abuse a child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ images of children and told the officer how they could be abused . ''
Paraduik was arrested and told police officers he worked as cabin crew for Thomas Cook , and that he was gay .
`` He was released under investigation and in July he contacted another two police officers , '' Mr Hayhoe said .
`` The defendant told the police officers he had abused his own children .
He was arrested again and interviewed .
`` He said the conversations were pure fantasy and that he was aroused by helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Defending , Steven Sullivan said : `` He shows genuine remorse and is disgusted by his own behaviour and actions .
He made terrible mistakes and he is horrified by them .
`` This offending was committed over a short period of time and this offending is very much in the past .
He was not in a good place and he was abusing drugs . ''
Paraduik , of Ashworth Road , Lytham St Anne 's was sentenced to 18 months suspended for two years after admitting three counts of distributing indecent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered to complete 30 Rehabilitation Requirement days and a programme for registered sex offenders .
Sentencing , Judge Richard Mansell QC said : `` You said you only conversed with these males because you got aroused by helping others get aroused , but I find this impossible to accept .
`` The conversation was highly graphic and disturbing .
You gave detailed advice to both men about how and when to abuse their own children .
`` The fact you engaged in such discussions leads me to believe you do have paedophile ideas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went on to offend despite the clear warning you had from your earlier investigation and release .
`` I believe early intervention will protect the public better in the long term than sending you to prison . ''
Paraduik will also have to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years .

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A former Thomas Cook cabin crew member was caught teaching police officers how to abuse children.
Max Paradiuk, 27, used an online 'Kik' profile to send indecent images and advise users how to groom and abuse young children - without getting caught.
Posting under the username 'HorseHungManc,' he unknowingly engaged in conversations with three undercover GMP police officers, posing as paedophiles.
Manchester Crown Court heard how Paradiuk pretended to be a middle-aged dad-of-four, and lied to cops about how he had abused his own children.
Paradiuk was arrested and released under investigation for distributing indecent images of children in March 2019.
But, he continued to interact with two more undercover police officers, sending them 'highly graphic' images of children being sexually assaulted.
Following his second arrest, Paradiuk denied having an interest in children, telling police he was gay. He told officers that the conversations were 'purely fantasy.'
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Prosecutor, Justin Hayhoe told the court that officers from GMP had created online Kik profiles in the hope of identifying potential paedophiles.
"On March 4, an officer checked his Kik account and there was a message from the defendant saying he was a 35-year-old father-of-four from England," Mr Hayhoe said.
"They had a conversation and during the course of that conversation the defendant asked the officer whether was interested in kids.
"The conversation continued with the defendant advising the officer how to abuse children. He sent a video of a young girl being sexually assaulted.
"He said he could teach the officer how to groom a child and said he could arrange for the officer to abuse a child.
"The defendant sent three further images of children and told the officer how they could be abused."
Paradiuk was arrested and told police officers he worked as cabin crew for Thomas Cook, and that he was gay.
"He was released under investigation and in July he contacted another two police officers," Mr Hayhoe said.
"The defendant told the police officers he had abused his own children. He was arrested again and interviewed.
"He said the conversations were pure fantasy and that he was aroused by helping other people 'get off.'"
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Defending, Steven Sullivan said: "He shows genuine remorse and is disgusted by his own behaviour and actions. He made terrible mistakes and he is horrified by them.
"This offending was committed over a short period of time and this offending is very much in the past. He was not in a good place and he was abusing drugs."
Paradiuk, of Ashworth Road, Lytham St Anne's was sentenced to 18 months suspended for two years after admitting three counts of distributing indecent images of children.
He was also ordered to complete 30 Rehabilitation Requirement days and a programme for registered sex offenders.
Sentencing, Judge Richard Mansell QC said: "You said you only conversed with these males because you got aroused by helping others get aroused, but I find this impossible to accept.
"The conversation was highly graphic and disturbing. You gave detailed advice to both men about how and when to abuse their own children.
"The fact you engaged in such discussions leads me to believe you do have paedophile ideas. I am particularly concerned that you went on to offend despite the clear warning you had from your earlier investigation and release.
"I believe early intervention will protect the public better in the long term than sending you to prison."
Paradiuk will also have to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Paul Scholes explains why Man Utd didn't dominate Champions League

Paul Scholes has explained why he believes Manchester United struggled to dominate on the European scene when he was a player .
Scholes was part of United sides that reached four Champions League finals , with United winning two of them in 1999 and 2008 , but losing in 2009 and 2011 , both times to Barcelona .
Pep Guardiola 's Barcelona side of 2008-2012 is widely regarded as one of the greatest club sides in European history .
While Real Madrid , who boasted a star-studded squad in the early 2000s , were another side who stopped United from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the century .
And Scholes believes that in any other era United might have won the competition several more times .
`` We were quite unlucky really .
In any other era we might have won four , five , or six European Cups , '' he told the A Goal In One Podcast .
`` But the teams that were about ... you look at Guardiola ’ s Barcelona team – Jesus , how good were they ?
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`` You could go right through the team .
In midfield you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Busquets and Lionel Messi .
Henry on the left .
Centre halves of Gerard Pique and Carlos Puyol .
Just unreal .
They ’ re without doubt the best team I ’ ve played against .
They ’ re one of the best teams that ’ s ever been . ''
Scholes went on to recall what it was like to face Madrid before Barcelona arrived on the scene .
`` If I go a bit further back and think of the Real Madrid side that we played against , ” he recalled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bernabeu one year .
3-1 it was in the first game but what a team that was .
It ’ s not far away from that Barcelona team .
`` They had the Brazilian Ronaldo , Zinedine Zidane , Luis Figo , Redondo was unreal , Raul , Roberto Carlos , Hierro , Iker Casillas in goal , that was a team that was just ridiculous .
`` We came up against some ridiculous teams .
We did alright against them but Barcelona just had that edge over that great Real Madrid @ @ @

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Paul Scholes has explained why he believes Manchester United struggled to dominate on the European scene when he was a player.
Scholes was part of United sides that reached four Champions League finals, with United winning two of them in 1999 and 2008, but losing in 2009 and 2011, both times to Barcelona.
Pep Guardiola's Barcelona side of 2008-2012 is widely regarded as one of the greatest club sides in European history.
While Real Madrid, who boasted a star-studded squad in the early 2000s, were another side who stopped United from adding to their European Cup tally earlier in the century.
And Scholes believes that in any other era United might have won the competition several more times.
"We were quite unlucky really. In any other era we might have won four, five, or six European Cups," he told the A Goal In One Podcast.
"But the teams that were about... you look at Guardiola’s Barcelona team – Jesus, how good were they?!
"You could go right through the team. In midfield you had Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Sergio Busquets and Lionel Messi. Henry on the left. Centre halves of Gerard Pique and Carlos Puyol. Just unreal. They’re without doubt the best team I’ve played against. They’re one of the best teams that’s ever been."
Scholes went on to recall what it was like to face Madrid before Barcelona arrived on the scene.
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"If I go a bit further back and think of the Real Madrid side that we played against,” he recalled. "We got absolutely battered in the Bernabeu one year. 3-1 it was in the first game but what a team that was. It’s not far away from that Barcelona team.
"They had the Brazilian Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, Redondo was unreal, Raul, Roberto Carlos, Hierro, Iker Casillas in goal, that was a team that was just ridiculous.
"We came up against some ridiculous teams. We did alright against them but Barcelona just had that edge over that great Real Madrid team."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Matt Hancock on how 'local lockdowns' will work across UK

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has explained how implementing local lockdowns might work in the coming months .
As rates of coronavirus transmission go down , localised outbreaks may be reported in different parts of the country .
The government plans to lockdown coronavirus hotspots if there is a spike in the regional rates of infection until they decrease .
It 's a tactic previously described by prime minister Boris Johnson as the 'whack-a-mole ' approach .
Speaking at the Downing Street press conference on Monday , Health Secretary Matt Hancock explained how it might work and the range of measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example of a measure taken might be “ shutting to new admissions a hospital A & E if there was an outbreak in that hospital ” , he said .
He said the legal powers available to implement the localised lockdowns were as broad as the 'legal toolkit ' used in the national lockdown .
Local directors of public health would work with regional Public Health England and NHS teams “ to make sure we got the response right ” , he added .
The Joint Biosecurity Centre would have a national role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information that would then be acted on locally ” .
It would advise the UK ’ s chief medical officers , who would report to ministers and local health bodies , he said .
Mr Hancock was speaking the same day as a variety of lockdown rules in place across the UK were eased .
From June 1 , people can meet up in a group of six from separate households , in outside spaces .
This means that meeting limited numbers of family and friends in gardens and parks , while following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopened today , with plans to re-open non-essential shops from June 15 .

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has explained how implementing local lockdowns might work in the coming months.
As rates of coronavirus transmission go down, localised outbreaks may be reported in different parts of the country.
The government plans to lockdown coronavirus hotspots if there is a spike in the regional rates of infection until they decrease.
It's a tactic previously described by prime minister Boris Johnson as the 'whack-a-mole' approach.
Speaking at the Downing Street press conference on Monday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock explained how it might work and the range of measures available to combat local flare-ups.
An example of a measure taken might be “shutting to new admissions a hospital A&E if there was an outbreak in that hospital”, he said.
He said the legal powers available to implement the localised lockdowns were as broad as the 'legal toolkit' used in the national lockdown.
Local directors of public health would work with regional Public Health England and NHS teams “to make sure we got the response right”, he added.
The Joint Biosecurity Centre would have a national role “to provide the advice and the information that would then be acted on locally”.
It would advise the UK’s chief medical officers, who would report to ministers and local health bodies, he said.
Mr Hancock was speaking the same day as a variety of lockdown rules in place across the UK were eased.
From June 1, people can meet up in a group of six from separate households, in outside spaces.
This means that meeting limited numbers of family and friends in gardens and parks, while following social distancing rules.
Primary schools also reopened today, with plans to re-open non-essential shops from June 15.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Man Utd evening headlines as Ighalo extends loan and Saul's Twitter hint

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday , June 1 Manchester United have reached an agreement with Shanghai Shenhua to keep Odion Ighalo at Old Trafford until January 2021 .
Ighalo had been set to return to his parent club ahead of the delayed start of the Chinese Super League season , with his initial United loan having ended on May 31 .
However , after negotiations between United and Shenhua , an extension has been agreed .
Ighalo had scored four goals in eight games for the English club , who signed him on loan in January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and had been keen to remain on the books of the club he supported as a youngster .
The agreement had effectively been due to run until the end of the Premier League season , only for the competition to be suspended in March .
A resumption date of June 17 has now been confirmed , with United next in action a few days after that .
`` Manchester United have reached agreement with Shanghai Greenland Shenhua to extend the loan deal for Odion Ighalo , ” a club statement read .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to end on 31 May but he will now remain with the Reds until 31 January 2021 , enabling him to build on an impressive start to life with the club he supported as a boy . ''
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has been the target of plenty of Premier League interest in recent years , with Manchester United among the clubs previously mentioned in connection with the 25-year-old .
As a result , a fair few supporters have been excited by a cryptic statement posted by the Spaniard on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll announce it .
3 days ... '' Saul tweeted .
With Atletico currently outside the Champions League spots in La Liga , plenty have taken this at face value and determined he is ready to move on after more than 250 appearances for his boyhood club .
Of course , with Saul currently tied down to a long-term deal at the Wanda Metropolitano , other supporters are refusing to get too excited .
There has been speculation that this is little more than a PR move , with the impending announcement having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfielder will be playing his club football next season .
Premier League resumption will allow Tuanzebe a second chance to revive Old Trafford career Ahead of the return of Premier League football , much has been made of Paul Pogba ’ s second chance at Old Trafford as he returns from injury .
However , the Frenchman won ’ t be the only Manchester United player looking to make up for lost time .
Axel Tuanzebe impressed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in pre-season , so much so that he was given a run of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poorly timed injury has left him playing catch-up since the turn of the year .
The defender hasn ’ t played since December ’ s League Cup victory over Colchester , but is fit and ready to challenge for a starting spot alongside Harry Maguire .
With Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly impressing when given the chance in the new year , helping United solidify defensively and concede just two goals in their last 11 outings , a newly healthy Tuanzebe knows he won ’ t be able to walk straight back into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ length of time he has been out of action .
However , the impending fixture congestion will leave Solskjaer needing to use his whole squad , which means the opportunities may yet come .

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, June 1
Manchester United confirm Ighalo loan extension
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Shanghai Shenhua to keep Odion Ighalo at Old Trafford until January 2021.
Ighalo had been set to return to his parent club ahead of the delayed start of the Chinese Super League season, with his initial United loan having ended on May 31. However, after negotiations between United and Shenhua, an extension has been agreed.
Ighalo had scored four goals in eight games for the English club, who signed him on loan in January following an injury to Marcus Rashford, and had been keen to remain on the books of the club he supported as a youngster.
The agreement had effectively been due to run until the end of the Premier League season, only for the competition to be suspended in March. A resumption date of June 17 has now been confirmed, with United next in action a few days after that.
"Manchester United have reached agreement with Shanghai Greenland Shenhua to extend the loan deal for Odion Ighalo,” a club statement read.
“The Nigerian striker's stay was initially due to end on 31 May but he will now remain with the Reds until 31 January 2021, enabling him to build on an impressive start to life with the club he supported as a boy."
Saul Niguez social media announcement has Manchester United fans talking
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has been the target of plenty of Premier League interest in recent years, with Manchester United among the clubs previously mentioned in connection with the 25-year-old.
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As a result, a fair few supporters have been excited by a cryptic statement posted by the Spaniard on social media.
"New club. I'll announce it. 3 days..." Saul tweeted. With Atletico currently outside the Champions League spots in La Liga, plenty have taken this at face value and determined he is ready to move on after more than 250 appearances for his boyhood club.
Of course, with Saul currently tied down to a long-term deal at the Wanda Metropolitano, other supporters are refusing to get too excited.
There has been speculation that this is little more than a PR move, with the impending announcement having nothing to do with where the versatile midfielder will be playing his club football next season.
Premier League resumption will allow Tuanzebe a second chance to revive Old Trafford career
Ahead of the return of Premier League football, much has been made of Paul Pogba’s second chance at Old Trafford as he returns from injury.
However, the Frenchman won’t be the only Manchester United player looking to make up for lost time.
Axel Tuanzebe impressed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in pre-season, so much so that he was given a run of games in the autumn, but a poorly timed injury has left him playing catch-up since the turn of the year.
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The defender hasn’t played since December’s League Cup victory over Colchester, but is fit and ready to challenge for a starting spot alongside Harry Maguire.
With Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly impressing when given the chance in the new year, helping United solidify defensively and concede just two goals in their last 11 outings, a newly healthy Tuanzebe knows he won’t be able to walk straight back into the first team - especially given the length of time he has been out of action.
However, the impending fixture congestion will leave Solskjaer needing to use his whole squad, which means the opportunities may yet come.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--CCTV captured masked burglars smashing their way into a family home

This CCTV shows the moment masked burglars hurled bricks through patio windows of a home , prompting the young family inside to barricade themselves in a room .
A man and woman , aged in their 30s , locked themselves in the room along with their young child when the three burglars smashed their way into the rear of their home in Middleton at 9.45pm .
The intruders , who were armed with cable ties and an axe , then tried to force their way into the room from where the family had dialled 999 .
The man suffered bruising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door shut .
The trio of burglars stole valuables and fled the scene in a blue 1 series BMW in which they had arrived .
The family was left extremely distressed following the break-in at 9.45pm on Friday , May 22 .
The man who had bruising to his hands suffered only minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment .
Today , Greater Manchester Police released CCTV showing the moment the three intruders broke into the rear of the home on Boardman Fold Road in Middleton .
They also released images of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onto Pebsworth Close which leads onto Mossway .
Appealing directly to the public to help catch the burglars , Detective Constable Melanie Jeffery , of GMP ’ s Rochdale division , said : “ This is a horrific incident which has left a family understandably traumatised .
Nobody should be made to feel unsafe in their own home , especially a child .
“ We have released CCTV footage of three men we would like to speak to in connection with the incident and we want anyone who may have information to contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ask anyone who was near or on Boardman Fold Road at the time of the burglary to try and think back to that night and recall whether they recognise the men in the video so we can establish the full details of this terrifying incident .
“ I would also like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to protect residents and find those responsible .
“ I have a dedicated team of officers investigating this burglary and you will see extra patrols in the area .
Please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police.
” Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8701 quoting incident number 2969 of 22/05/2020 .
Alternatively , information can be passed to Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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This CCTV shows the moment masked burglars hurled bricks through patio windows of a home, prompting the young family inside to barricade themselves in a room.
A man and woman, aged in their 30s, locked themselves in the room along with their young child when the three burglars smashed their way into the rear of their home in Middleton at 9.45pm.
The intruders, who were armed with cable ties and an axe, then tried to force their way into the room from where the family had dialled 999.
The man suffered bruising to his hands as he held the door shut.
(Image: GMP)
The trio of burglars stole valuables and fled the scene in a blue 1 series BMW in which they had arrived.
The family was left extremely distressed following the break-in at 9.45pm on Friday, May 22.
The man who had bruising to his hands suffered only minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.
Today, Greater Manchester Police released CCTV showing the moment the three intruders broke into the rear of the home on Boardman Fold Road in Middleton.
(Image: GMP)
They also released images of the BMW in which the trio escaped onto Pebsworth Close which leads onto Mossway.
Appealing directly to the public to help catch the burglars, Detective Constable Melanie Jeffery, of GMP’s Rochdale division, said: “This is a horrific incident which has left a family understandably traumatised. Nobody should be made to feel unsafe in their own home, especially a child.
“We have released CCTV footage of three men we would like to speak to in connection with the incident and we want anyone who may have information to contact police as soon as possible.
(Image: GMP)
“I ask anyone who was near or on Boardman Fold Road at the time of the burglary to try and think back to that night and recall whether they recognise the men in the video so we can establish the full details of this terrifying incident.
(Image: GMP)
“I would also like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to protect residents and find those responsible.
“I have a dedicated team of officers investigating this burglary and you will see extra patrols in the area. Please stay vigilant and report anything suspicious to the police.”
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Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8701 quoting incident number 2969 of 22/05/2020.
Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Extra funding needed to restore historic hall in Bolton

Hopes of restoring a derelict 19th century Bolton building and bringing it back to life have not been forgotten – but the council can not afford to “ go it alone ” .
Talks over the restoration of Rock Hall at Moses Gate Country Park have been taking place behind the scenes for years but its future use remains unknown .
The Conservative party , which runs Bolton Council , have pledged to continue discussions over the derelict building “ as a priority ” as they enter a second a year in control of the council .
The Grade-II Listed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the paper-making Crompton family , is even mentioned in the new agreement signed by the Lib Dems , UKIP and the independent parties which keeps the Tories in power .
But council leader David Greenhalgh said the local authority , which owns the site , can not afford to bring the building back into use without external funding .
He said : “ This is going to cost a lot of money to do .
We see the benefit delivering it , but it all depends on what we can achieve at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t have the funding ourselves to go it alone – that ’ s for sure .
“ But we ’ re already doing work with it and have identified what needs to be done for our aspirations.
” Coun Greenhalgh was tight-lipped when asked about the potential future use of the premises , which was last occupied by park rangers and used as an office .
But it is understood that ideas include a cafe , visitors ’ centre or leisure facility .
Last year , a sign which said “ unique leasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside Rock Hall as the council commissioned a feasibility study on its future .
But Little Lever and Darcy Lever councillor Sean Hornby said this approach has now been scrapped by the local authority .
Farnworth councillor Paul Sanders said : “ Councillors have helped to signpost interested groups through to the council ’ s growth and regeneration department and have been aware of ongoing negotiations .
“ It ’ s fair to say that it will be a monumental task for any successful group to restore the building and bring it back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Rock Hall is a treasured building locally , in the gem that is Moses Gate Country Park , and it was important that the hall was put into the political agreement so that it can not be forgotten about any longer .
“ We will always champion Rock Hall and remain hopeful that a group with investment plans could see the hall take on a new lease of life .
”

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Hopes of restoring a derelict 19th century Bolton building and bringing it back to life have not been forgotten – but the council cannot afford to “go it alone”.
Talks over the restoration of Rock Hall at Moses Gate Country Park have been taking place behind the scenes for years but its future use remains unknown.
The Conservative party, which runs Bolton Council, have pledged to continue discussions over the derelict building “as a priority” as they enter a second a year in control of the council.
The Grade-II Listed building, which was built in 1807 for the paper-making Crompton family, is even mentioned in the new agreement signed by the Lib Dems, UKIP and the independent parties which keeps the Tories in power.
But council leader David Greenhalgh said the local authority, which owns the site, cannot afford to bring the building back into use without external funding.
He said: “This is going to cost a lot of money to do. We see the benefit delivering it, but it all depends on what we can achieve at the moment.
“We won’t have the funding ourselves to go it alone – that’s for sure.
“But we’re already doing work with it and have identified what needs to be done for our aspirations.”
Coun Greenhalgh was tight-lipped when asked about the potential future use of the premises, which was last occupied by park rangers and used as an office.
But it is understood that ideas include a cafe, visitors’ centre or leisure facility.
Last year, a sign which said “unique leasing opportunity” went up on the gates outside Rock Hall as the council commissioned a feasibility study on its future.
But Little Lever and Darcy Lever councillor Sean Hornby said this approach has now been scrapped by the local authority.
Farnworth councillor Paul Sanders said: “Councillors have helped to signpost interested groups through to the council’s growth and regeneration department and have been aware of ongoing negotiations.
“It’s fair to say that it will be a monumental task for any successful group to restore the building and bring it back into public use following years of neglect.
“Rock Hall is a treasured building locally, in the gem that is Moses Gate Country Park, and it was important that the hall was put into the political agreement so that it cannot be forgotten about any longer.
“We will always champion Rock Hall and remain hopeful that a group with investment plans could see the hall take on a new lease of life.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Trump threatens to bring in military as police brutality protests continue

US president Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the military to break up protests sparked by the death of George Floyd .
People from states across the US have taken to the streets in protest of police brutality after the 46-year-old died in Minneapolis while being pinned to the ground by police as he called out that he could n't breathe .
Derek Chauvin , the officer who was filmed kneeling on Mr Floyd ’ s neck for around eight minutes , has been charged with murder .
Mr Floyd 's death has been declared a homicide following an official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday , Mr Trump declared that he would deploy the military if state governors can not get the demonstrations under control .
He said that if governors throughout America do not deploy the National Guard in sufficient numbers to “ dominate the streets ” , the US military would step in to “ quickly solve the problem for them ” .
Tear gas canisters could be heard exploding during his statement as police under federal command forced back protesters outside the White House .
The president was later seen walking to nearby St @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a bible for photographs .
Protests have spread from Minneapolis across America and have sparked demonstrations in London , Manchester and other UK cities .
More than 7,000 people are estimated to have been arrested in the US since protests began , according to CBS .
In Illinois , two people have been killed during unrest in the Chicago suburb of Cicero , according to a town official .
Spokesman Ray Hanania said 60 people were arrested in the town .
In Louisville , Kentucky , the popular owner of a Louisville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday .
David McAtee died while police officers and National Guard soldiers were enforcing a curfew amid waves of protests in the city .
Louisville ’ s police chief was fired after city mayor Greg Fischer learned that officers failed to activate body cameras at the chaotic scene where Mr McAtee was shot .
In Las Vegas , two separate shootings have been reported .
Authorities said a police officer was shot on the Las Vegas Strip , and an officer was involved in another shooting on Las Vegas Boulevard .

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US president Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the military to break up protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.
People from states across the US have taken to the streets in protest of police brutality after the 46-year-old died in Minneapolis while being pinned to the ground by police as he called out that he couldn't breathe.
Derek Chauvin, the officer who was filmed kneeling on Mr Floyd’s neck for around eight minutes, has been charged with murder.
Mr Floyd's death has been declared a homicide following an official post-mortem examination.
Speaking to the press yesterday, Mr Trump declared that he would deploy the military if state governors can not get the demonstrations under control.
(Image: Scott Heins/Getty Images)
He said that if governors throughout America do not deploy the National Guard in sufficient numbers to “dominate the streets”, the US military would step in to “quickly solve the problem for them”.
Tear gas canisters could be heard exploding during his statement as police under federal command forced back protesters outside the White House.
The president was later seen walking to nearby St John’s Church where he posed with a bible for photographs.
(Image: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Protests have spread from Minneapolis across America and have sparked demonstrations in London, Manchester and other UK cities.
More than 7,000 people are estimated to have been arrested in the US since protests began, according to CBS.
In Illinois, two people have been killed during unrest in the Chicago suburb of Cicero, according to a town official.
Spokesman Ray Hanania said 60 people were arrested in the town.
In Louisville, Kentucky, the popular owner of a Louisville barbecue spot was killed during demonstrations early on Monday.
David McAtee died while police officers and National Guard soldiers were enforcing a curfew amid waves of protests in the city.
Louisville’s police chief was fired after city mayor Greg Fischer learned that officers failed to activate body cameras at the chaotic scene where Mr McAtee was shot.
In Las Vegas, two separate shootings have been reported.
Authorities said a police officer was shot on the Las Vegas Strip, and an officer was involved in another shooting on Las Vegas Boulevard.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Manchester United transfer stance on Thiago Almada

Manchester United have identified teenage Argentine winger Thiago Almada as a possible transfer alternative to Jadon Sancho .
MEN Sport understands United 's recruitment team are monitoring a raft of potential targets in case their interest in Borussia Dortmund star Sancho bears no fruit .
Young Wales duo David Brooks and Rabbi Matondo are among those alternatives , as reported by the MEN , and United are lining up other right-wing options .
The club view the position as a key area to strengthen this summer , after targeting weaknesses in the right-back , centre-back and attacking midfield roles in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Almada , 19 , is understood to be attracting significant interest around Europe after starring for Velez Sarsfield in the Argentinian league .
He can play on the right wing or through the middle and has been a regular for his country 's age group sides .
He scored six goals and laid on two assists in all competitions across the Argentinian domestic season before its suspension .
Sources in Argentina told MEN Sport of United 's admiration for the player , though the teenager would appear to be a back-up target as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to signing Almada last summer but the deal did n't materialise as he signed a new contract with Velez .
United have already made their first signing of the summer in extending Odion Ighalo 's loan from Shanghai Shenhua until January 2020 .
It remains to be seen how that will affect United 's striker search , but the right-wing position is their top priority .
The official summer transfer window is expected to be pushed back into September depending on when the rescheduled Premier League season finishes .
United have been using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with several other right-wingers from around Europe under consideration .
Almada would appear to be an outlier in that he 's been playing his football in South America , but could soon take the leap across the Atlantic .

Manchester United have identified teenage Argentine winger Thiago Almada as a possible transfer alternative to Jadon Sancho.
MEN Sport understands United's recruitment team are monitoring a raft of potential targets in case their interest in Borussia Dortmund star Sancho bears no fruit.
Young Wales duo David Brooks and Rabbi Matondo are among those alternatives, as reported by the MEN, and United are lining up other right-wing options.
The club view the position as a key area to strengthen this summer, after targeting weaknesses in the right-back, centre-back and attacking midfield roles in previous windows under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Almada, 19, is understood to be attracting significant interest around Europe after starring for Velez Sarsfield in the Argentinian league.
He can play on the right wing or through the middle and has been a regular for his country's age group sides. He scored six goals and laid on two assists in all competitions across the Argentinian domestic season before its suspension.
Sources in Argentina told MEN Sport of United's admiration for the player, though the teenager would appear to be a back-up target as things stand. Manchester City came close to signing Almada last summer but the deal didn't materialise as he signed a new contract with Velez.
United have already made their first signing of the summer in extending Odion Ighalo's loan from Shanghai Shenhua until January 2021.
It remains to be seen how that will affect United's striker search, but the right-wing position is their top priority. The official summer transfer window is expected to be pushed back into September depending on when the rescheduled Premier League season finishes.
United have been using data analytics to pick between targets, with several other right-wingers from around Europe under consideration. Almada would appear to be an outlier in that he's been playing his football in South America, but could soon take the leap across the Atlantic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Cars parked illegally near 'hidden beach' in Todmorden towed away

Cars parked illegally at a popular 'hidden beach ' have been towed away .
Gaddings Dam , on the outskirts of Todmorden , in West Yorkshire , has been crowded with people in recent days following sunny weather and a relaxation of the lockdown rules .
But locals in the area have said people driving to the beauty spot have been causing chaos on the roads .
Residents said many drivers have been seen parking on double yellow lines on nearby Lumbutts Road , as well as blocking access for larger vehicles such as buses or emergency service vehicles .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ police towed a number of illegally parked vehicles away and issued drivers with fines .
Councillor Susan Press , Calderdale Council ’ s Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities , said : “ We will not tolerate the breaking of social distancing or parking rules , as it puts people ’ s safety at risk .
`` Our Community Safety Wardens and Civil Enforcement officers are patrolling throughout Calderdale .
They have issued and will continue to issue fines where people are parking irresponsibly .
`` Wardens continue to engage with people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If people do not comply , officers will advise and warn if necessary , and legal action may be pursued where there is no other option . ''
She added : “ Lockdown and social distancing rules are still in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 , which will be present for some time .
`` We must all stay at home as much as possible , and keep a safe two-metre distance from other people when we ’ re out .
`` This remains the most important thing we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care homes and save lives , and I ’ m pleased that the vast majority of local residents are doing this .
`` However , it is very disappointing that a small minority are putting others at risk , and I urge them not to do so.
” A traffic warden also posted images of officers at work on Twitter and wrote : `` Parking illegally at Gaddings Dam has resulted in cars being taken away .
Lots of tickets given out by parking services and police . ''
There were also reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the weekend .
According to a post on the Gaddings Dam Facebook page broken glass and bottle tops were left on the sand .
The post said : `` The beach was a mess today after a weekend of unwelcome visitors .
It took a long time to find and retrieve all the broken glass and bottle tops from the sand and gather up all the trash they could n't be bothered to take away .
`` It was especially difficult to remove the remains of the fire they lit on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a job to find and pick out all the nails .
I think we got it all out but the scar in the sand will remain as a testament to just how ignorant and thoughtless some people can be . ''

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Cars parked illegally at a popular 'hidden beach' have been towed away.
Gaddings Dam, on the outskirts of Todmorden, in West Yorkshire, has been crowded with people in recent days following sunny weather and a relaxation of the lockdown rules.
But locals in the area have said people driving to the beauty spot have been causing chaos on the roads.
Residents said many drivers have been seen parking on double yellow lines on nearby Lumbutts Road, as well as blocking access for larger vehicles such as buses or emergency service vehicles.
Following complaints, traffic council officers and police towed a number of illegally parked vehicles away and issued drivers with fines.
Councillor Susan Press, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities, said: “We will not tolerate the breaking of social distancing or parking rules, as it puts people’s safety at risk.
"Our Community Safety Wardens and Civil Enforcement officers are patrolling throughout Calderdale. They have issued and will continue to issue fines where people are parking irresponsibly.
(Image: Huddersfield Daily Examiner)
"Wardens continue to engage with people to help them understand the lockdown rules. If people do not comply, officers will advise and warn if necessary, and legal action may be pursued where there is no other option."
She added: “Lockdown and social distancing rules are still in place to limit the spread of COVID-19, which will be present for some time.
"We must all stay at home as much as possible, and keep a safe two-metre distance from other people when we’re out.
"This remains the most important thing we can all do to protect the NHS and care homes and save lives, and I’m pleased that the vast majority of local residents are doing this.
"However, it is very disappointing that a small minority are putting others at risk, and I urge them not to do so.”
A traffic warden also posted images of officers at work on Twitter and wrote: "Parking illegally at Gaddings Dam has resulted in cars being taken away. Lots of tickets given out by parking services and police."
There were also reports the beach area was left a mess over the weekend.
According to a post on the Gaddings Dam Facebook page broken glass and bottle tops were left on the sand.
The post said: "The beach was a mess today after a weekend of unwelcome visitors. It took a long time to find and retrieve all the broken glass and bottle tops from the sand and gather up all the trash they couldn't be bothered to take away.
"It was especially difficult to remove the remains of the fire they lit on the beach on Sunday - it was quite a job to find and pick out all the nails. I think we got it all out but the scar in the sand will remain as a testament to just how ignorant and thoughtless some people can be."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Mum caught with £15,000 cannabis farm in her bedroom

A mum caught with a cannabis farm worth £15,000 in her bedroom told police the plants were for 'medicinal purposes ' .
Emma Carter , 41 , agreed to let her Salford home be used for the 20-plant set-up .
The farm was discovered by police when they visited her house , originally looking for a wanted man .
Manchester Crown Court heard that as officers searched the home , they could hear a humming noise and detected a strong smell of cannabis .
Carter first told officers her daughter had been using a sunbed in the bedroom .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plants were to be used for a medical condition .
Police found 20 plants between 75cm and 100cm in height , weighing around 1,500g .
The mum-of-two later said she had been pressured into having the plants in her home .
Her former partner had debts , the court heard .
Carter , of Chandos Grove , Salford , was sentenced to an 18-month community order after admitting producing cannabis .
Prosecutor Simone Flynn said officers knocked on her door on December 28 , 2018 looking for a 'wanted ' man .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear the sound of humming and a strong smell of cannabis , '' Ms Flynn said .
`` She claimed that her daughter was on a sunbed .
In the bedroom , police found another female and a male present - it was quite clear there was a cannabis farm set up .
`` Within the bedroom , there were about 20 plants between 75cm and 100cm in height .
There were between 1,490g and 1,620g of cannabis , with a street value of £14,900 to £16,620 .
`` The defendant was arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purposes . ''
In a basis of plea accepted by the court , Carter said she had been 'under pressure ' to set up the farm because of debts owed by her ex-boyfriend , who is currently in prison .
Carter claimed she was not responsible for the plants and did not receive any financial benefit from the operation .
Her lawyer , Steven Sullivan said : `` This defendant was clearly vulnerable .
She is a single parent and she has been the victim of abusive relationships and found herself under great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` She is a lady who quite clearly needs support and who welcomes support . ''
Judge Richard Mansell QC said Carter was a woman who 'clearly needs help and support ' .
Sentencing her to a community order , he said : `` You had been under pressure to turn over your bedroom because of debts from your boyfriend who is currently serving a prison sentence .
`` This had clearly been installed by others for commercial gain .
This was meant to produce a significant supply of cannabis and would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detected .
`` But , I am not going to send you to prison today - you clearly need help and support . ''
Carter was sentenced to an 18-month community order , 20 Rehabilitation Requirement days and ordered to attend a problem solving court .

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A mum caught with a cannabis farm worth £15,000 in her bedroom told police the plants were for 'medicinal purposes'.
Emma Carter, 41, agreed to let her Salford home be used for the 20-plant set-up.
The farm was discovered by police when they visited her house, originally looking for a wanted man.
Manchester Crown Court heard that as officers searched the home, they could hear a humming noise and detected a strong smell of cannabis.
Carter first told officers her daughter had been using a sunbed in the bedroom. As cops uncovered the farm, she said the plants were to be used for a medical condition.
Police found 20 plants between 75cm and 100cm in height, weighing around 1,500g.
The mum-of-two later said she had been pressured into having the plants in her home. Her former partner had debts, the court heard.
Carter, of Chandos Grove, Salford, was sentenced to an 18-month community order after admitting producing cannabis.
(Image: MEN Media)
Prosecutor Simone Flynn said officers knocked on her door on December 28, 2018 looking for a 'wanted' man.
"When they went upstairs they could hear the sound of humming and a strong smell of cannabis," Ms Flynn said.
"She claimed that her daughter was on a sunbed. In the bedroom, police found another female and a male present - it was quite clear there was a cannabis farm set up.
"Within the bedroom, there were about 20 plants between 75cm and 100cm in height. There were between 1,490g and 1,620g of cannabis, with a street value of £14,900 to £16,620.
"The defendant was arrested and said the plants were for medical purposes."
In a basis of plea accepted by the court, Carter said she had been 'under pressure' to set up the farm because of debts owed by her ex-boyfriend, who is currently in prison.
Carter claimed she was not responsible for the plants and did not receive any financial benefit from the operation.
Her lawyer, Steven Sullivan said: "This defendant was clearly vulnerable. She is a single parent and she has been the victim of abusive relationships and found herself under great pressure from debts of her parnter.
"She is a lady who quite clearly needs support and who welcomes support."
Judge Richard Mansell QC said Carter was a woman who 'clearly needs help and support'.
Sentencing her to a community order, he said: "You had been under pressure to turn over your bedroom because of debts from your boyfriend who is currently serving a prison sentence.
"This had clearly been installed by others for commercial gain. This was meant to produce a significant supply of cannabis and would have done if it hadn’t been detected.
"But, I am not going to send you to prison today - you clearly need help and support."
Carter was sentenced to an 18-month community order, 20 Rehabilitation Requirement days and ordered to attend a problem solving court.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Man City can do what Liverpool and United did when Premier League resumes

Manchester City players are on the Goodison Park turf warming up for a Premier League match in 2018 but Pep Guardiola 's attention is fixed across Stanley Park .
`` The forwards for Liverpool are good , '' he tells members of his backroom staff ( and the Amazon cameras ) as he paces the floor .
`` Those three .
They scare me .
They 're dangerous .
I mean it .
`` I have the feeling that [ Mo ] Salah will play striker .
Salah will play as number nine and [ Roberto ] Firmino will move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Salah comes forward .
Our wing-back ca n't cover their wing-back . ''
If the candid footage proved accurate days before Liverpool thumped City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final , it also disproved the cliché trotted out in press conferences that teams never look beyond the game immediately in front of them .
With their Premier League fate secure , Guardiola was concerned with maximising his chances in another competition .
When the 2019/20 campaign resumes , it will take a miracle for City not to cede @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their meeting with Jurgen Klopp 's side is still the most important of their ten remaining league fixtures .
There is the possibility that City could host Liverpool in the same position that United were in back in 2018 a week after that Everton game , knowing that losing to their rivals would mathematically confirm the title .
Jose Mourinho 's time at United would quickly sour , but delaying City 's title charge was a sweet cherry on top of finishing as the nearest challengers to the Centurions that season .
Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from victories over City - from being the first top-flight team to beat Guardiola in that season to coming out on top in their Champions League battle to winning a pre-season friendly in that summer .
All helped to lay the foundations for a 97-point league campaign that would under normal circumstances have seen them canter to the title .
These individual results may not have mattered much at the time , but the significance grew over time .
That is where City are now , a dangerous but bested team that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the chance to get back on top in a rivalry that is unlikely to end any time soon .
And that is why beating Liverpool needs to be their focus over picking up three points against Chelsea , Newcastle , or anybody else they have left .
If they can stop Klopp 's side from clinching the title it will be a bonus but most important is to lay a marker for themselves to fuel belief for the cup competitions to come in this campaign and then their next run at the @ @ @ @

Manchester City players are on the Goodison Park turf warming up for a Premier League match in 2018 but Pep Guardiola's attention is fixed across Stanley Park.
"The forwards for Liverpool are good," he tells members of his backroom staff (and the Amazon cameras) as he paces the floor. "Those three. They scare me. They're dangerous. I mean it.
"I have the feeling that [Mo] Salah will play striker. Salah will play as number nine and [Roberto] Firmino will move towards the wing. He comes here and Salah comes forward. Our wing-back can't cover their wing-back."
If the candid footage proved accurate days before Liverpool thumped City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, it also disproved the cliché trotted out in press conferences that teams never look beyond the game immediately in front of them.
With their Premier League fate secure, Guardiola was concerned with maximising his chances in another competition.
When the 2019/20 campaign resumes, it will take a miracle for City not to cede their Premier League title to Liverpool but their meeting with Jurgen Klopp's side is still the most important of their ten remaining league fixtures.
There is the possibility that City could host Liverpool in the same position that United were in back in 2018 a week after that Everton game, knowing that losing to their rivals would mathematically confirm the title. Jose Mourinho's time at United would quickly sour, but delaying City's title charge was a sweet cherry on top of finishing as the nearest challengers to the Centurions that season.
Liverpool, too, have taken great belief from victories over City - from being the first top-flight team to beat Guardiola in that season to coming out on top in their Champions League battle to winning a pre-season friendly in that summer. All helped to lay the foundations for a 97-point league campaign that would under normal circumstances have seen them canter to the title.
These individual results may not have mattered much at the time, but the significance grew over time.
That is where City are now, a dangerous but bested team that is already building for the challenges to come and the chance to get back on top in a rivalry that is unlikely to end any time soon.
And that is why beating Liverpool needs to be their focus over picking up three points against Chelsea, Newcastle, or anybody else they have left. If they can stop Klopp's side from clinching the title it will be a bonus but most important is to lay a marker for themselves to fuel belief for the cup competitions to come in this campaign and then their next run at the Premier League title.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Warning issued as drones 'massively hamper' firefighting effort on moors

A warning has been issued by emergency workers battling a huge moorland blaze after a drone 'massively hampered ' firefighters .
A drone flight meant a helicopter dropping water had to to be grounded , according to the Bolton Mountain Rescue team .
The helicopter was forced to stay put yesterday ( June 1 ) as the drone continued to fly over the moor - 'massively hampering the firefighting effort ' .
Mountain rescuers warned people not to fly the devices anywhere near Darwen Tower , Turton Moor , Earnsdale Reservoir and Belmont Reservoir .
Bolton Mountain Rescue said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't fly your drones anywhere near Darwen Tower , Turton Moor , Earnsdale Reservoir or Belmont Reservoir .
`` A drone has been spotted today , flying over the moor .
Because of this , the helicopter that 's meant to be dropping water onto the moor has been forced to land for safety reasons .
`` This is massively hampering the firefighting effort .
`` Do not fly your drones anywhere near these locations .
Thank you . ''
Lancashire Fire and Rescue also sent out a warning , saying : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a drone flying above Darwen moor .
`` This is making it too dangerous for the helicopters to fly which are helping us extinguish the fire .
`` Please avoid the area and keep drones away from the scene for the safety of yourself and others . ''
The blaze has been raging since Saturday May 30 .
Up to 60 firefighters have been battling to get it under control .
It is believed the fire was started by a barbecue .
The person responsible has been spoken to by police .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ripping through the moorland has finally been wrestled under control .
Crews will spend the rest of the day dampening down .
Lancashire Fire and Rescue said : “ The fire on Darwen moor is now under control .
At 8am this morning , eight fire engines will be at the scene and firefighters will be damping down hot spots .
“ Three fire engines are at Longridge fell and firefighters there are maintaining a watching brief this morning .
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A warning has been issued by emergency workers battling a huge moorland blaze after a drone 'massively hampered' firefighters.
A drone flight meant a helicopter dropping water had to to be grounded, according to the Bolton Mountain Rescue team.
The helicopter was forced to stay put yesterday (June 1) as the drone continued to fly over the moor - 'massively hampering the firefighting effort'.
Mountain rescuers warned people not to fly the devices anywhere near Darwen Tower, Turton Moor, Earnsdale Reservoir and Belmont Reservoir.
(Image: PA)
Bolton Mountain Rescue said in a statement on Monday: "Don't fly your drones anywhere near Darwen Tower, Turton Moor, Earnsdale Reservoir or Belmont Reservoir.
"A drone has been spotted today, flying over the moor. Because of this, the helicopter that's meant to be dropping water onto the moor has been forced to land for safety reasons.
"This is massively hampering the firefighting effort.
"Do not fly your drones anywhere near these locations. Thank you."
(Image: PA)
Lancashire Fire and Rescue also sent out a warning, saying: "We have had reports that there is a drone flying above Darwen moor.
"This is making it too dangerous for the helicopters to fly which are helping us extinguish the fire.
"Please avoid the area and keep drones away from the scene for the safety of yourself and others."
The blaze has been raging since Saturday May 30. Up to 60 firefighters have been battling to get it under control.
It is believed the fire was started by a barbecue. The person responsible has been spoken to by police.
This morning, firefighters confirmed that the inferno ripping through the moorland has finally been wrestled under control.
Crews will spend the rest of the day dampening down.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue said: “The fire on Darwen moor is now under control. At 8am this morning, eight fire engines will be at the scene and firefighters will be damping down hot spots.
“Three fire engines are at Longridge fell and firefighters there are maintaining a watching brief this morning.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Man appears in court accused of murdering Yvonne McCann in Stockport

A man accused of murdering a Stockport mum could go on trial in the autumn .
Thomas McCann , 48 @ @ @ @ @ at Manchester Crown Court this morning .
He is accused of murdering Yvonne McCann , @ @ @ @ @ The case was adjourned following the brief hearing .
It will next be heard in @ @ @ @ @ was set for November 16 .
Mr McCann , of Rosslave Walk , Brinnington , @ @ @ @ @ by video link .
The charge follows the discovery of human remains at a beauty @ @ @ @ @ around 10.30am on Monday , May 25 , police were called to reports that a @ @ @ @ @ found human remains in Reddish Vale Country Park .

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A man accused of murdering a Stockport mum could go on trial in the autumn.
Thomas McCann, 48, appeared before a judge at Manchester Crown Court this morning.
He is accused of murdering Yvonne McCann, as per the indictment.
The case was adjourned following the brief hearing.
It will next be heard in August. A trial date was set for November 16.
Mr McCann, of Rosslave Walk, Brinnington, Stockport, appeared in court by video link.
The charge follows the discovery of human remains at a beauty spot in Stockport.
At around 10.30am on Monday, May 25, police were called to reports that a member of the public had found human remains in Reddish Vale Country Park.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Man Utd fans have new reason to be excited about Pogba and Fernandes

It has hardly been the season Paul Pogba envisaged after another summer of uncertainty at Manchester United last year .
A year ago United had ended the 2019-20 season disappointingly , capitulating in April and May after having staged the most unlikely of challenges for a Premier League top-four spot .
It was last June when Pogba said that he was open to a 'new challenge ' in his playing career having enjoyed his best individual season in a side which underachieved yet again .
`` After this season and everything that happened this season , with my season being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think for me it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else .
I am thinking of this : to have a new challenge somewhere else , '' the French midfielder told reporters while in on the Tokyo leg of a post-season world tour with adidas .
Despite this public plea Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stuck with the midfielder , insisting he had a key role to play at the club and reinvigorating his form with a new position playing on the right of a midfield two in pre-season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Pogba was by far and away the star as United traversed Australasia last summer .
Upon the start of the campaign Pogba looked good again .
United had no plans to sell their star midfielder and he was the conductor as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side blitzed Chelsea on the opening day of the season .
It was that 4-0 win which saw Pogba pick up his two assists of the season , and there have only been seven more appearances since with the 27-year-old watching on from the sidelines for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ persistent ankle issues .
Of his eight appearances this season United have only won twice in normal time when Pogba has featured , with the win over Chelsea bolstered by the Boxing Day thrashing of Newcastle , Pogba 's last appearance .
United required a penalty shoot-out to eliminate Rochdale from the League Cup in September .
In total Pogba has missed forty matches through injury this season , and while that is staggering , so too is the fact that he remains the United player to have completed the most through ball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The French midfielder 's output of five successful through balls in seven league appearances might not seem that high , but stats from FBREF show his numbers to be higher than anyone else in the first-team squad .
Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford both have four each in the Premier League , while Daniel James and Fred sit behind them with three each .
There is certainly encouragement in Fred 's contribution , while Scott McTominay himself has two , but the stats are clear , nobody else offers quite what Pogba does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a noticeable change since Bruno Fernandes ' arrival , with the Portuguese having completed three through balls in all competitions , but despite playing one game more than Pogba this season he is still playing catch up .
Excitement is quite rightfully building for when Pogba and Fernandes finally take to the pitch together as expected later this month , and the stats clearly show there is a need for both of them in the line-up .

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It has hardly been the season Paul Pogba envisaged after another summer of uncertainty at Manchester United last year.
A year ago United had ended the 2019-20 season disappointingly, capitulating in April and May after having staged the most unlikely of challenges for a Premier League top-four spot.
It was last June when Pogba said that he was open to a 'new challenge' in his playing career having enjoyed his best individual season in a side which underachieved yet again.
"After this season and everything that happened this season, with my season being my best season as well... I think for me it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else. I am thinking of this: to have a new challenge somewhere else," the French midfielder told reporters while in on the Tokyo leg of a post-season world tour with adidas.
Despite this public plea Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stuck with the midfielder, insisting he had a key role to play at the club and reinvigorating his form with a new position playing on the right of a midfield two in pre-season. It might have only been pre-season, but Pogba was by far and away the star as United traversed Australasia last summer.
Upon the start of the campaign Pogba looked good again. United had no plans to sell their star midfielder and he was the conductor as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side blitzed Chelsea on the opening day of the season.
It was that 4-0 win which saw Pogba pick up his two assists of the season, and there have only been seven more appearances since with the 27-year-old watching on from the sidelines for the vast majority of the campaign due to persistent ankle issues.
Of his eight appearances this season United have only won twice in normal time when Pogba has featured, with the win over Chelsea bolstered by the Boxing Day thrashing of Newcastle, Pogba's last appearance. United required a penalty shoot-out to eliminate Rochdale from the League Cup in September.
In total Pogba has missed forty matches through injury this season, and while that is staggering, so too is the fact that he remains the United player to have completed the most through ball passes during the Premier League campaign.
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The French midfielder's output of five successful through balls in seven league appearances might not seem that high, but stats from FBREF show his numbers to be higher than anyone else in the first-team squad.
Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford both have four each in the Premier League, while Daniel James and Fred sit behind them with three each. There is certainly encouragement in Fred's contribution, while Scott McTominay himself has two, but the stats are clear, nobody else offers quite what Pogba does to this United side.
There has been a noticeable change since Bruno Fernandes' arrival, with the Portuguese having completed three through balls in all competitions, but despite playing one game more than Pogba this season he is still playing catch up.
Excitement is quite rightfully building for when Pogba and Fernandes finally take to the pitch together as expected later this month, and the stats clearly show there is a need for both of them in the line-up.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Pontins and Butlins outline reopening plans for caravan and holiday parks

Holiday park giants Pontins and Butlins have both outlined their latest plans to reopen as the UK 's lockdown measures begin to relax .
Both companies have said they expect to be open in July , though activities and entertainment will be strictly limited .
Pontins has six holiday parks across the UK , including the adults-only Sand Bay and Pakefield , and north west sites at Southport and Prestatyn .
All have been closed since March , and under the current government guidance will not be permitted to reopen until early July .
The latest update from the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcome guests again from July 6 - though it wo n't be business as usual .
Pontins will only be offering self-catered breaks , with no entertainment provided at any of its parks .
Activities at the destinations will also be limited due to social distancing restrictions .
The statement says : `` Pontins Holidays takes the health & safety of all its guests and staff very seriously and as such please be advised we will review and update this information as it is released by the government .
`` All our parks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's throw from the beach ; the weather is set to be fantastic ; we look forward to welcoming you back . ''
Meanwhile Butlins , which has three locations in popular seaside destinations , has said it will remain closed until July 16 .
Butlins ' parks at Bognor Regis , Skegness and Minehead were originally pencilled to reopen on July 2 , but this date has been pushed back this morning .
The company has said it is 'hopeful that we can open again in the not too distant future ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'book with confidence ' guarantee , which will allow guests to transfer their bookings to a future date .
This applies for holidays affected by government guidance , sickness , and even for people who feel unsafe to go on their booked holidays .
Elsewhere , Hoseasons is taking bookings for arrivals from July 4 , and Parkdean Resorts has said its locations will remain closed 'up to and including 5th July ' .
The current government guidelines forbid people from staying away from their own homes overnight , though restrictions have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of up to six people to meet in parks and private gardens .
People in England are allowed to drive elsewhere for visits , but must return to their primary residence .
This has meant that hotels , Airbnbs , campsites and holiday parks have been closed , and will remain so until at least the beginning of July .
Non-essential retail stores will be allowed to reopen from June 15 , with pubs , restaurants , hotels , cinemas and places of worship remaining closed until at least July 4 .

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Holiday park giants Pontins and Butlins have both outlined their latest plans to reopen as the UK's lockdown measures begin to relax.
Both companies have said they expect to be open in July, though activities and entertainment will be strictly limited.
Pontins has six holiday parks across the UK, including the adults-only Sand Bay and Pakefield, and north west sites at Southport and Prestatyn.
All have been closed since March, and under the current government guidance will not be permitted to reopen until early July.
The latest update from the company says that all sites are scheduled to welcome guests again from July 6 - though it won't be business as usual.
(Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)
Pontins will only be offering self-catered breaks, with no entertainment provided at any of its parks.
Activities at the destinations will also be limited due to social distancing restrictions.
The statement says: "Pontins Holidays takes the health & safety of all its guests and staff very seriously and as such please be advised we will review and update this information as it is released by the government.
"All our parks and holiday villages are situated a stone's throw from the beach; the weather is set to be fantastic; we look forward to welcoming you back."
Meanwhile Butlins, which has three locations in popular seaside destinations, has said it will remain closed until July 16.
(Image: Handout)
Butlins' parks at Bognor Regis, Skegness and Minehead were originally pencilled to reopen on July 2, but this date has been pushed back this morning.
The company has said it is 'hopeful that we can open again in the not too distant future'.
Butlins now has a free Coronavirus 'book with confidence' guarantee, which will allow guests to transfer their bookings to a future date.
This applies for holidays affected by government guidance, sickness, and even for people who feel unsafe to go on their booked holidays.
(Image: handout)
Elsewhere, Hoseasons is taking bookings for arrivals from July 4, and Parkdean Resorts has said its locations will remain closed 'up to and including 5th July'.
The current government guidelines forbid people from staying away from their own homes overnight, though restrictions have been relaxed enough this week to allow groups of up to six people to meet in parks and private gardens.
People in England are allowed to drive elsewhere for visits, but must return to their primary residence.
This has meant that hotels, Airbnbs, campsites and holiday parks have been closed, and will remain so until at least the beginning of July.
Non-essential retail stores will be allowed to reopen from June 15, with pubs, restaurants, hotels, cinemas and places of worship remaining closed until at least July 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--ADVERTORIAL: Grab a free £5 bet when you register with thepools.com

What can you do with a fiver ?
Ice-cream from the van ?
A nice cold drink at the shops ?
Maybe a coffee and your favourite newspaper ?
These days , £5 can get you five litres of fuel in your car now - result !
But thanks to the world 's oldest and original football betting outlet , thepools.com they are giving a way a free £5 bet to new customers .
Online bookies thepools.com is offering a £5 Free Bet to every new customer for Tuesday ( June 2 ) only .
Once you have your free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go at this week 's horse racing events with the Guineas at the weekend or place a bet on the Bundesliga action including Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich .
If you are not a fan of Bundesliga action , you can always look at the upcoming return of the Premier League .
There are markets available on thepools.com on Man City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Sheffield United .
City 's match against Arsenal will be the first time Mikel Arteta returns to the Etihad Stadium since becoming the new Gunners boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola at Man City , returned to Arsenal after being offered the job to succeed Unai Emery .
Will Arsenal get a result as they look to secure Europa League football for next season or will City make sure Liverpool will have to wait to lift the trophy a little longer ?
City are heavy favourites to win the match at 2/5 while Arsenal are 13/2 .
You must register by 23:59 on Tuesday ( June 2 ) and be one of the 20,000 first customers to register in that time too .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ punt on any market at thepools.com 18+ , new customers only , UK only , T & Cs apply , Odds subject to change

What can you do with a fiver?
Ice-cream from the van? A nice cold drink at the shops? Maybe a coffee and your favourite newspaper?
These days, £5 can get you five litres of fuel in your car now - result!
But thanks to the world's oldest and original football betting outlet, thepools.com they are giving a way a free £5 bet to new customers.
Online bookies thepools.com is offering a £5 Free Bet to every new customer for Tuesday (June 2) only.
No strings, no deposit required.
Once you have your free bet in place you can have a go at this week's horse racing events with the Guineas at the weekend or place a bet on the Bundesliga action including Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich.
If you are not a fan of Bundesliga action, you can always look at the upcoming return of the Premier League.
There are markets available on thepools.com on Man City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Sheffield United.
City's match against Arsenal will be the first time Mikel Arteta returns to the Etihad Stadium since becoming the new Gunners boss.
(Image: 2019 Matt McNulty - Manchester City)
Arteta, who worked under Pep Guardiola at Man City, returned to Arsenal after being offered the job to succeed Unai Emery.
Will Arsenal get a result as they look to secure Europa League football for next season or will City make sure Liverpool will have to wait to lift the trophy a little longer?
City are heavy favourites to win the match at 2/5 while Arsenal are 13/2.
You must register by 23:59 on Tuesday (June 2) and be one of the 20,000 first customers to register in that time too.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--EasyJet issues update on when its flights will restart

EasyJet has announced a date for when it plans to restart its flight programme .
The Luton-based carrier , like many other airlines , has had to ground its entire fleet during the coronavirus pandemic .
But it has now revealed its plan to ramp up flights in the coming weeks .
EasyJet will retarts some flights from June 15 and aimst for half of its 1,022 routes will be reopened by the end of July , increasing to 75 % during August .
Flights will be at a lower frequency than normal , meaning the airline will operate at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between July and September .
The low-cost carrier will serve all its UK bases in the key family summer holiday months of July and August .
On the June 15 date , flights will mainly be restricted to domestic routes in the UK and France .
EasyJet 's chief commercial and planning officer Robert Carey said : `` We are delighted to announce that we will be flying the majority of our route network across Europe , meaning customers can still get to their chosen destination for their summer holidays this year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers get back flying , which is why we ’ re offering one million seats at £29.99 for those planning on booking a holiday this summer .
`` Travel restrictions are being lifted and demand is starting to return , so there ’ s no better time for us to introduce this sale . ''
As expected , a series of new safety measures will be introduced when the airline resumes its operation .
This includes passengers being required to wear face masks at airports and on aircraft .
The company has produced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comic books to be handed to children flying on selected routes in a bid to ease their anxiety about the new rule .
Other steps to boost hygiene include not selling food during flights , enhanced cleaning of planes , and disinfection wipes and hand sanitiser being provided .
Passengers will be invited to sit away from people not in their party on flights with empty seats .

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EasyJet has announced a date for when it plans to restart its flight programme.
The Luton-based carrier, like many other airlines, has had to ground its entire fleet during the coronavirus pandemic.
But it has now revealed its plan to ramp up flights in the coming weeks.
EasyJet will retarts some flights from June 15 and aimst for half of its 1,022 routes will be reopened by the end of July, increasing to 75% during August.
Flights will be at a lower frequency than normal, meaning the airline will operate at around 30% of its normal capacity between July and September.
The low-cost carrier will serve all its UK bases in the key family summer holiday months of July and August.
On the June 15 date, flights will mainly be restricted to domestic routes in the UK and France.
EasyJet's chief commercial and planning officer Robert Carey said: "We are delighted to announce that we will be flying the majority of our route network across Europe, meaning customers can still get to their chosen destination for their summer holidays this year.
(Image: Matt Alexander/PA Wire)
"We're passionate about helping our customers get back flying, which is why we’re offering one million seats at £29.99 for those planning on booking a holiday this summer.
"Travel restrictions are being lifted and demand is starting to return, so there’s no better time for us to introduce this sale."
As expected, a series of new safety measures will be introduced when the airline resumes its operation.
This includes passengers being required to wear face masks at airports and on aircraft.
(Image: Matt Alexander/PA Wire)
The company has produced thousands of face mask covers inspired by comic books to be handed to children flying on selected routes in a bid to ease their anxiety about the new rule.
Other steps to boost hygiene include not selling food during flights, enhanced cleaning of planes, and disinfection wipes and hand sanitiser being provided.
Passengers will be invited to sit away from people not in their party on flights with empty seats.