themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--How  gangsters are muscling their way into innocent people's homes

He had no idea he was being used .
But stashed in a cardboard box in a spare bedroom of his Salford flat were huge amounts of heroin .
There was £2.8m worth of the drug , in vacuum packed blocks , in his home in Clifton .
He had been 'cuckooed ' - a phrase used to describe when crooks take over someone else 's home , as a cuckoo takes over the next of another .
In this case , the tenant did n't realise he was being exploited because he had autism .
He had been selected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major drug dealing racket by Lee Davis , a courier for crime boss Shazia Din and her partners-in-crime .
It 's understood he did not cooperate with police , but his ordeal can be revealed now that they have been convicted .
It 's a stark illustration of a frightening trend - vulnerable people implicated in Greater Manchester 's gangland because criminals want their properties .
And it has resulted in a series of shocking incidents - from an 11-year-old boy finding a machine gun in his mother 's attic , to people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over their homes .
In the most recently revealed case the autistic man 's Salford home became the scene of a massive seizure .
On June 3 last year , police watched as Lee Davis loaded his van outside the property .
The officers were investigating a huge , cross-Pennine heroin , cocaine and amphetamine supply line that Bury gangster Shazia Din was running along with her sister Abia and her son Hassan .
Between the van and the flat police found 28kg of import quality heroin , one of a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As the M.E.N reported last Sunday , the Dins and thirteen other defendants convicted of playing a part in the drugs conspiracy will be sentenced in July - including Davis , from Polefield Hall Road , Prestwich , who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine .
Five others were sentenced last year .
Detective Inspector Lee Griffin , of GMP 's Serious and Organised Crime Group , told the Manchester Evening News the community is a 'safer place with them behind bars ' , adding : `` It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were exploited to further the illegal trade in drugs . ''
It is common for gangs to have access to several properties .
They be used for as little as a few hours , a couple of days , or sometimes longer .
And cuckooing vulnerable people 's homes means criminals can operate out of sight of their usual haunts and the police radar .
According to the Manchester Safeguarding Partnership : `` ( Cuckooing ) victims are often drug users , but can include older people , those suffering from mental and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , single mums , and those living in poverty .
`` Victims may suffer forms of addiction such as alcoholism ... dealers often approach the victim offering free drugs to use their home for dealing .
`` Once they gain control gangs move in with the risk of domestic abuse , sexual exploitation , and violence .
Children as well as adults are used by drug runners . ''
Cuckooing has featured in cases across Greater Manchester .
Back in 2009 a court heard how a boy witnessed a Gooch gang member handling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ machine gun in his attic , after they turned his mother 's Fallowfield home into a safehouse .
More recently , last year , it emerged that warring gangs in Cheetham Hill were using the homes of vulnerable people as bases for their drug dealing operations .
The situation was discovered by Operation Heamus , launched to tackle a violent gun war between two crime groups in the north Manchester district .
Supt Rebecca Boyce of GMP 's City Division told the M.E.N : `` Our neighbourhood team has been focusing on cuckooing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We have seen an increase , where people will take over flats and houses that belong to vulnerable adults , to use their premises as a base .
`` We believe it is part of the tactics used by the two crime groups ( in Cheetham Hill ) .
That is something that we are targeting really strongly .
`` It gives the crime groups a place to operate out of view or to get together .
`` We are concerned about that and to anyone that has got any information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would say please come forward .
`` The victims can be vulnerable through age , through alcohol and substance abuse , or by the circumstances of their life , lack of employment , mental health issues .
It can be any one or a combination of those issues . ''
Sometimes 'adult criminal exploitation ' can have appalling consequences .
In 2016 Bolton a man described in court as 'vulnerable ' accidentally shot himself after being told to hide a 'hot ' gun .
The weapon had been used in three shootings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assassination attempt in Little Hulton in which the target survived being shot three times .
The victim of the cuckooing had not been previously known to police - indeed he was deliberately chosen to hide the gun because he did not have a criminal record .
He was handed a revolver in a bag and told to 'mind ' it by a criminal who said it was an imitation .
The victim picked up the gun using a tea towel but within seconds shot himself , the bullet going through his stomach before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who handed him the gun then left the victim for dead , driving off in a stolen car .
The victim ended up in hospital for a month and in need of major surgery , before being jailed for possessing a firearm .
The fear factor is key to cuckooing .
The victim is often terrified of going to the police , fearful of being suspected of being involved in drug dealing or handling weapons and being evicted from the property - which are often social housing homes .
GMP , through Operation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youth centres , housing and drugs services , to raise awareness with young people and vulnerable adults to help them identify when someone is trying to exploit them .
This includes the making of a hard-hitting short film , which shows one terrifying scenario , when a loan shark chasing a debt from a single mum turns his attention to her teenage son , and orders him to look after a gun .
What to do if you suspect cuckooing • If you think you have spotted a cuckooing situation or if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ related crime please call the police on 101 or in an emergency call 999 • If you do n't want to speak to the police directly , contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111or use the online form • Contact Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700 or use their online form • The Manchester Safeguarding Board have a tool that you can use to report any concerns , you can also contact them on 0161 234 5001 24hrs a day

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He had no idea he was being used.
But stashed in a cardboard box in a spare bedroom of his Salford flat were huge amounts of heroin.
There was £2.8m worth of the drug, in vacuum packed blocks, in his home in Clifton.
He had been 'cuckooed' - a phrase used to describe when crooks take over someone else's home, as a cuckoo takes over the next of another.
In this case, the tenant didn't realise he was being exploited because he had autism.
He had been selected to act as unwitting quartermaster for a major drug dealing racket by Lee Davis, a courier for crime boss Shazia Din and her partners-in-crime.
It's understood he did not cooperate with police, but his ordeal can be revealed now that they have been convicted.
It's a stark illustration of a frightening trend - vulnerable people implicated in Greater Manchester's gangland because criminals want their properties.
And it has resulted in a series of shocking incidents - from an 11-year-old boy finding a machine gun in his mother's attic, to people being plied with drugs by gangsters taking over their homes.
In the most recently revealed case the autistic man's Salford home became the scene of a massive seizure.
On June 3 last year, police watched as Lee Davis loaded his van outside the property.
The officers were investigating a huge, cross-Pennine heroin, cocaine and amphetamine supply line that Bury gangster Shazia Din was running along with her sister Abia and her son Hassan.
Between the van and the flat police found 28kg of import quality heroin, one of a number of seizures linked to the Dins' operation.
(Image: GMP)
As the M.E.N reported last Sunday, the Dins and thirteen other defendants convicted of playing a part in the drugs conspiracy will be sentenced in July - including Davis, from Polefield Hall Road, Prestwich, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine.
Five others were sentenced last year.
Detective Inspector Lee Griffin, of GMP's Serious and Organised Crime Group, told the Manchester Evening News the community is a 'safer place with them behind bars', adding: "It was also clear in this case vulnerable people were exploited to further the illegal trade in drugs."
It is common for gangs to have access to several properties.
They be used for as little as a few hours, a couple of days, or sometimes longer.
And cuckooing vulnerable people's homes means criminals can operate out of sight of their usual haunts and the police radar.
According to the Manchester Safeguarding Partnership: "(Cuckooing) victims are often drug users, but can include older people, those suffering from mental and physical health problems, female sex workers, single mums, and those living in poverty.
"Victims may suffer forms of addiction such as alcoholism...dealers often approach the victim offering free drugs to use their home for dealing.
"Once they gain control gangs move in with the risk of domestic abuse, sexual exploitation, and violence. Children as well as adults are used by drug runners."
Cuckooing has featured in cases across Greater Manchester.
Back in 2009 a court heard how a boy witnessed a Gooch gang member handling a sawn-off shotgun, and found a machine gun in his attic, after they turned his mother's Fallowfield home into a safehouse.
More recently, last year, it emerged that warring gangs in Cheetham Hill were using the homes of vulnerable people as bases for their drug dealing operations.
The situation was discovered by Operation Heamus, launched to tackle a violent gun war between two crime groups in the north Manchester district.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Supt Rebecca Boyce of GMP's City Division told the M.E.N: "Our neighbourhood team has been focusing on cuckooing, which is basically adult criminal exploitation.
"We have seen an increase, where people will take over flats and houses that belong to vulnerable adults, to use their premises as a base.
"We believe it is part of the tactics used by the two crime groups (in Cheetham Hill). That is something that we are targeting really strongly.
"It gives the crime groups a place to operate out of view or to get together.
"We are concerned about that and to anyone that has got any information in relation to adult criminal exploitation, I would say please come forward.
(Image: M.E.N.)
"The victims can be vulnerable through age, through alcohol and substance abuse, or by the circumstances of their life, lack of employment, mental health issues. It can be any one or a combination of those issues."
Sometimes 'adult criminal exploitation' can have appalling consequences.
In 2016 Bolton a man described in court as 'vulnerable' accidentally shot himself after being told to hide a 'hot' gun.
The weapon had been used in three shootings that same day, including a doorstep assassination attempt in Little Hulton in which the target survived being shot three times.
The victim of the cuckooing had not been previously known to police - indeed he was deliberately chosen to hide the gun because he did not have a criminal record.
He was handed a revolver in a bag and told to 'mind' it by a criminal who said it was an imitation.
The victim picked up the gun using a tea towel but within seconds shot himself, the bullet going through his stomach before lodging in his buttock.
The man who handed him the gun then left the victim for dead, driving off in a stolen car.
The victim ended up in hospital for a month and in need of major surgery, before being jailed for possessing a firearm.
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The fear factor is key to cuckooing.
The victim is often terrified of going to the police, fearful of being suspected of being involved in drug dealing or handling weapons and being evicted from the property - which are often social housing homes.
GMP, through Operation Challenger, have worked with schools, youth centres, housing and drugs services, to raise awareness with young people and vulnerable adults to help them identify when someone is trying to exploit them.
This includes the making of a hard-hitting short film, which shows one terrifying scenario, when a loan shark chasing a debt from a single mum turns his attention to her teenage son, and orders him to look after a gun.
What to do if you suspect cuckooing


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--How make a Meatball Marinara at home with just four ingredients from Aldi

A few of our favourite fast food restaurants are already starting to reopen some of their stores around the country , including KFC and Greggs .
While that is welcome news , others , like Subway , are yet to re-open .
So we 've had to resort to alternative methods in order to get our 'Footlong Fix ' and that 's how we came across this super-easy Meatball Marinana sub recipe .
Here 's what you 're going to need , which is all available from Aldi : It 'll cost you £3.11 in total , but will serve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remembering to stock up on any of those extras , such as salad or Jalapeños , that you would normally order on your sub too .
Here 's how to make it : • First up , pre-heat the oven and follow the instructions for cooking the part baked bread .
• While the bread is baking , fire up the hob and fry the meatballs until they are browned on all sides and cooked through .
• Stir in the pasta sauce , stirring frequently until warmed through .
• Then once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open and assemble your sandwich .
• Top with the cheese singles and any additional ingredients you want , and you 're ready to tuck in .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
If you fancy an even bigger challenge , why not try your hand at making this no-knead bread recipe or , even better , this giant Crunchie bar .
Alternatively , here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from if you want someone else to do the cooking for you .
For more ideas and inspiration to pass the time and stay entertained during lockdown , visit our Stay In section .

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A few of our favourite fast food restaurants are already starting to reopen some of their stores around the country, including KFC and Greggs.
While that is welcome news, others, like Subway, are yet to re-open.
So we've had to resort to alternative methods in order to get our 'Footlong Fix' and that's how we came across this super-easy Meatball Marinana sub recipe.
Here's what you're going to need, which is all available from Aldi :
Specially Selected Part Baked Ciabatta (89p, 300g)
British Beef Meatballs (£1.55, 340g)
Tomato, Onion & Garlic Pasta Sauce (49p, 500g)
Cheese Singles (69p, 8 slices)
It'll cost you £3.11 in total, but will serve enough for two.
It's worth remembering to stock up on any of those extras, such as salad or Jalapeños, that you would normally order on your sub too.
Here's how to make it:
First up, pre-heat the oven and follow the instructions for cooking the part baked bread.
While the bread is baking, fire up the hob and fry the meatballs until they are browned on all sides and cooked through.
Stir in the pasta sauce, stirring frequently until warmed through.
Then once your bread is ready, slice it open and assemble your sandwich.
Top with the cheese singles and any additional ingredients you want, and you're ready to tuck in.
Not bad for a make-at-home alternative, eh?
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
If you fancy an even bigger challenge, why not try your hand at making this no-knead bread recipe or, even better, this giant Crunchie bar.
Alternatively, here's the restaurants you can order delivery from if you want someone else to do the cooking for you.
For more ideas and inspiration to pass the time and stay entertained during lockdown, visit our Stay In section.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Alan Halsall makes fans laugh with lockdown makeover from his daughter

Many parents will relate as Corrie star Alan Halsall unveiled a startling lockdown makeover from daughter Sienna .
Alan sported a bright pink beard and blue eyebrows after Sienna tried out her hair chalks from Christmas on her famous dad .
Alan , who plays Coronation Street mechanic Tyrone Dobbs , looked very different from his Weatherfield persona as he showed off the end result of his makeover on Instagram .
`` When your six-year-old princess finds her hair chalk from Christmas , '' he wrote .
It appeared Sienna had also had fun colouring her own hair with purple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beard suits you mate , '' said one delighted follower with a laughing emoji .
`` That 's funny bless her xx '' said another .
`` One of the joys of fatherhood mate and having young children # lovinglife , '' commented another follower .
`` So lovely , those are the types of things she 'll remember doing .
Enjoy daddy/daughter time , '' said another .
And another laughed : `` Haha love this , we 've had all the hair chalks out too its great fun . ''
Alan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the coronavirus pandemic with his daughter and girlfriend Tisha Merry , 26 , who played Steph Britton in Corrie .
The couple still managed to celebrate their first anniversary in style during the lockdown and dressed up for a romantic dinner at home .
`` It was perfect , '' Tisha told her beau .
Tisha recently gave followers a look inside their Worsley home on her YouTube channel .
After home-schooling Tisha filmed the trio bathing their pet guinea pigs together .
Because Sienna , his daughter with ex wife Lucy-Jo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made her a makeshift Happy Meal with fries , dippers and a fruit drink with a toy - and it came complete with a mini bottle of ketchup in a box labelled 'McDaddy ' .
The doting dad also decorated the box of fries with Sienna 's name .
Alan and Tisha confirmed their relationship in May last year at co-star Sam Aston 's wedding and they moved in together later in the year .

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Many parents will relate as Corrie star Alan Halsall unveiled a startling lockdown makeover from daughter Sienna.
Alan sported a bright pink beard and blue eyebrows after Sienna tried out her hair chalks from Christmas on her famous dad.
Alan, who plays Coronation Street mechanic Tyrone Dobbs, looked very different from his Weatherfield persona as he showed off the end result of his makeover on Instagram.
"When your six-year-old princess finds her hair chalk from Christmas," he wrote.
It appeared Sienna had also had fun colouring her own hair with purple and orange chalk.
"The pink beard suits you mate," said one delighted follower with a laughing emoji.
"That's funny bless her xx" said another.
"One of the joys of fatherhood mate and having young children #lovinglife," commented another follower.
"So lovely, those are the types of things she'll remember doing. Enjoy daddy/daughter time," said another.
(Image: Alan Halsall Instagram)
And another laughed: "Haha love this, we've had all the hair chalks out too its great fun."
Alan, 37, is staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic with his daughter and girlfriend Tisha Merry, 26, who played Steph Britton in Corrie.
The couple still managed to celebrate their first anniversary in style during the lockdown and dressed up for a romantic dinner at home.
(Image: Alan Halsall Twitter)
"It was perfect," Tisha told her beau.
Tisha recently gave followers a look inside their Worsley home on her YouTube channel.
After home-schooling Tisha filmed the trio bathing their pet guinea pigs together.
Because Sienna, his daughter with ex wife Lucy-Jo Hudson, is missing McDonald's Alan made her a makeshift Happy Meal with fries, dippers and a fruit drink with a toy - and it came complete with a mini bottle of ketchup in a box labelled 'McDaddy'.
The doting dad also decorated the box of fries with Sienna's name.
Alan and Tisha confirmed their relationship in May last year at co-star Sam Aston's wedding and they moved in together later in the year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Corrie fans play sleuth and think they've worked out what happens to Yasmeen

Coronation Street fans were on the edge of their seats as they watched a desperate Yasmeen Metcalfe strike back and stab her abusive husband Geoff in Friday night 's episode .
Viewers were left with a major cliffhanger after Yasmeen bottled Geoff then slashed his neck with the broken glass , and they 're wondering if the bullying magician is still alive .
Next week we know Yasmeen is taken in for questioning and charged on Coronation Street , but fans think they 've worked out how the character might be able to walk away a free woman .
Controlling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to monitor his wife , and they reckon this will end up being the key to her freedom .
`` Geoff forgetting the house being filmed so CCTV show she was doing it in self defence , '' tweeted one fan .
`` Now we 're gon na have to watch the whole street turn on Yasmeen and she 'll be wrongly convicted , '' suggested another .
`` Then , at the last possible minute , someone will find the CCTV Geoff installed . ''
`` WOW !
!
I hope the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another viewer .
`` I hope the CCTV , he ironically installed to spy on her , will be her saviour , '' commented another .
And another said : `` Corrie was a tough watch tonight .
`` Beautifully done .
Sad that her friends didn ’ t click on to what was happening and I ’ m hoping that the CCTV saves her . ''
Yasmeen lashed out with the wine bottle after cruel Geoff forced her to wear a dress bought for one of his escorts and mocked her by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for .
He hurled insults and threw chips at a distressed Yasmeen before cornering her in the kitchen with a bread knife .
As Yasmeen cried in terror he spat : `` Maybe I should kill you .
`` Do the world a favour .
`` Nobody would notice if you were gone . ''
The soap has worked with the organisations Women 's Aid and charity Independent Choices Greater Manchester on the coercive control story .
In horrifying scenes Geoff previously served up Yasmeen 's beloved pet hen for dinner and Yasmeen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection chlamydia after the hospital radio DJ and magician used escorts .
When quizzed by chat show host Lorraine Kelly this week actor Ian Bartholomew was staying tight-lipped on whether this was the end of his character .
Corrie senior storyliner Amy Coombs previously said the soap wanted to show with this storyline that domestic abuse does n't have to just be physical .
It was announced last June that the soap was to explore the disturbing effects of coercive control relationships .
Since 2015 this form of abuse has been classed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cent of all abusive relationships .
If you or someone you know is at risk from domestic abuse please go to womensaid.org.uk

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Coronation Street fans were on the edge of their seats as they watched a desperate Yasmeen Metcalfe strike back and stab her abusive husband Geoff in Friday night's episode.
Viewers were left with a major cliffhanger after Yasmeen bottled Geoff then slashed his neck with the broken glass, and they're wondering if the bullying magician is still alive.
Next week we know Yasmeen is taken in for questioning and charged on Coronation Street, but fans think they've worked out how the character might be able to walk away a free woman.
Controlling Geoff had planted CCTV in the house to monitor his wife, and they reckon this will end up being the key to her freedom.
(Image: ITV)
"Geoff forgetting the house being filmed so CCTV show she was doing it in self defence," tweeted one fan.
"Now we're gonna have to watch the whole street turn on Yasmeen and she'll be wrongly convicted," suggested another.
"Then, at the last possible minute, someone will find the CCTV Geoff installed."
"WOW!! I hope the CCTV is found soon," tweeted another viewer.
(Image: Coronation Street/ITV)
"I hope the CCTV, he ironically installed to spy on her, will be her saviour," commented another.
And another said: "Corrie was a tough watch tonight. "Beautifully done. Sad that her friends didn’t click on to what was happening and I’m hoping that the CCTV saves her."
Yasmeen lashed out with the wine bottle after cruel Geoff forced her to wear a dress bought for one of his escorts and mocked her by revealing who the outfit was really meant for.
He hurled insults and threw chips at a distressed Yasmeen before cornering her in the kitchen with a bread knife.
(Image: ITV)
As Yasmeen cried in terror he spat: "Maybe I should kill you. "Do the world a favour.
"Nobody would notice if you were gone."
The soap has worked with the organisations Women's Aid and charity Independent Choices Greater Manchester on the coercive control story.
In horrifying scenes Geoff previously served up Yasmeen's beloved pet hen for dinner and Yasmeen recently tested positive for the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia after the hospital radio DJ and magician used escorts.
When quizzed by chat show host Lorraine Kelly this week actor Ian Bartholomew was staying tight-lipped on whether this was the end of his character.
Corrie senior storyliner Amy Coombs previously said the soap wanted to show with this storyline that domestic abuse doesn't have to just be physical.
It was announced last June that the soap was to explore the disturbing effects of coercive control relationships.
Since 2015 this form of abuse has been classed as a criminal offence and underpins 95 per cent of all abusive relationships.
If you or someone you know is at risk from domestic abuse please go to womensaid.org.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Madonna claims she tested positive for coronavirus antibodies

Madonna says she tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies in a video diary documenting her time in lockdown .
The 61-year-old pop superstar calmly makes the claim in the moody black and white video of herself writing with a typewriter .
The presence of antibodies means a person is likely to have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus in the past .
However , the World Health Organisation has warned there is `` no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second infection '' .
Madonna told her 15 million followers in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoping to go for a long drive over the weekend and 'breathe in the COVID-19 air . '
“ Took a test the other day , and I found out that I have the antibodies , ” she says in the two minute video .
“ So tomorrow , I ’ m just going to go for a long drive in the car and I ’ m going to roll down the window and I 'm going to breathe in the COVID-19 air .
Last month the Holiday singer sparked controversy when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a bizarre video of herself nude in the bath .
The music legend discussed the ongoing pandemic from a rose petal bath in a video shared with millions of fans on Twitter and Instagram .
As Madonna voiced her thoughts on the COVID-19 virus , she said it has made everyone alike .
She said : 'That 's the thing about COVID-19 it does n't care about how rich you are , how famous you are , how funny you are , how smart you are , where you live , how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can tell .
`` It 's the great equalizer and what 's terrible about it is what 's great about it .
`` What 's terrible about it is it 's made us equal in many ways .
`` And what 's wonderful about it is that 's made us all equal in many ways . ''

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Madonna says she tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies in a video diary documenting her time in lockdown.
The 61-year-old pop superstar calmly makes the claim in the moody black and white video of herself writing with a typewriter.
The presence of antibodies means a person is likely to have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus in the past.
(Image: Madonna)
However, the World Health Organisation has warned there is "no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second infection".
Madonna told her 15 million followers in her 14th 'Quarantine Diary' that she was hoping to go for a long drive over the weekend and 'breathe in the COVID-19 air.'
“Took a test the other day, and I found out that I have the antibodies,” she says in the two minute video.
“So tomorrow, I’m just going to go for a long drive in the car and I’m going to roll down the window and I'm going to breathe in the COVID-19 air.
"Yep. I hope the sun is shining. ”
Last month the Holiday singer sparked controversy when she deemed coronavirus as 'the great equalizer' in a bizarre video of herself nude in the bath.
(Image: Madonna Twitter)
The music legend discussed the ongoing pandemic from a rose petal bath in a video shared with millions of fans on Twitter and Instagram.
As Madonna voiced her thoughts on the COVID-19 virus, she said it has made everyone alike.
She said: 'That's the thing about COVID-19 it doesn't care about how rich you are, how famous you are, how funny you are, how smart you are, where you live, how old you are, what amazing stories you can tell.
"It's the great equalizer and what's terrible about it is what's great about it.
"What's terrible about it is it's made us equal in many ways.
"And what's wonderful about it is that's made us all equal in many ways."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Some people are ignoring lockdown rules and continuing to have parties

Police stopped a house party being held in defiance of the lockdown rules where the occupants - including children - appeared to be drunk and under the influence of drugs .
Officers were called to the terraced home on Micklehurst Road in Mossley just before midnight on Friday .
They arrested one of the occupants for possessing class A drugs while the youths found inside were ordered to return to their homes .
No police action could be taken against the tenants as the emergency legislation to enforce the lockdown can only be used against people who visit other properties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ landlord .
The incident is further evidence that a significant minority of people are continuing the flout lockdown rules designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus and stop the NHS being overwhelmed .
Greater Manchester Police revealed details of the incident on its Tameside North Facebook page .
The post said : `` Patrols have just attended reports of a house party in Mossley .
On arrival 7 males present including 4 juveniles .
Most present were intoxicated and under the influence of drugs .
1 Male adult arrested for possession of Class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The juveniles have been directed home and a report to the landlord will submitted in relation to their tenants .
No regard given by the adults living there to the current situation so positive action taken . ''
The Coronavirus Act 2020 does not give police powers to enter private dwellings , so officers are having to use other laws , for instance the Public Order Act or anti-social behaviour legislation .
Officers have been left frustrated because the emergency legislation does not allow them to address the occupants of homes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown rules .
GMP 's Facebook post continued : `` Unfortunately we can only work with the legislation that has been written .
The occupants weren ’ t interested in my explanation of what the issue is which is why we ’ ll make contact with the landlord who may be able to utilise other areas of law . ''
Police are continuing to receive calls from residents complaining about neighbours flouting the lockdown rules .
The national lockdown , which was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on March 23 , stipulates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shop for basic necessities or medicine , for one form of exercise each day , for a medical need or to care for a vulnerable person or to go to work if that work can not be done at home .
Public gatherings of more than two people are prohibited and , if people go out , they should try to remain two metres away from others .
Over the four days of the Easter bank holiday , police were called to 1,008 reports of house parties being held in apparent defiance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hopkins , who has repeatedly urged people to abide by the lockdown , has said his officers in the first instance will try to engage with people to persuade them to abide by the lockdown rules before going on to consider enforcement .
The courts have seen a steady stream of people charged with breaching the lockdown although the emergency legislation only allows for a fine .
Last month the M.E.N .
reported how residents in Bolton threw an all-day house party .
Jamie Sparrow told police he could 'do what he wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the gathering at his home pm Princess Avenue , Kearsley .
Officers were called to the house on Wednesday ( April 15 ) after a complaint from a nurse who lived on the street .
They found six people from different households enjoying a barbecue and drinking alcohol .
A disturbance then broke out in the street after Sparrow 's next door neighbour Helen Bent directed a torrent of abuse at the woman who had complained .
Bent , 32 , and Sparrow , 28 , were arrested and spent a night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Salford Magistrates ' Court on Thursday .
Bent and Sparrow were fined £120 and £250 respectively .
Both were ordered to pay £119 in costs .

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Police stopped a house party being held in defiance of the lockdown rules where the occupants - including children - appeared to be drunk and under the influence of drugs.
Officers were called to the terraced home on Micklehurst Road in Mossley just before midnight on Friday.
They arrested one of the occupants for possessing class A drugs while the youths found inside were ordered to return to their homes.
No police action could be taken against the tenants as the emergency legislation to enforce the lockdown can only be used against people who visit other properties.
However, officers have informed their landlord.
The incident is further evidence that a significant minority of people are continuing the flout lockdown rules designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus and stop the NHS being overwhelmed.
Greater Manchester Police revealed details of the incident on its Tameside North Facebook page.
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The post said: "Patrols have just attended reports of a house party in Mossley. On arrival 7 males present including 4 juveniles. Most present were intoxicated and under the influence of drugs. 1 Male adult arrested for possession of Class A and Breach of Corona Restrictions.
"The juveniles have been directed home and a report to the landlord will submitted in relation to their tenants. No regard given by the adults living there to the current situation so positive action taken."
The Coronavirus Act 2020 does not give police powers to enter private dwellings, so officers are having to use other laws, for instance the Public Order Act or anti-social behaviour legislation.
Officers have been left frustrated because the emergency legislation does not allow them to address the occupants of homes, only the visitors who are breaching the lockdown rules.
GMP's Facebook post continued: "Unfortunately we can only work with the legislation that has been written. The occupants weren’t interested in my explanation of what the issue is which is why we’ll make contact with the landlord who may be able to utilise other areas of law."
Police are continuing to receive calls from residents complaining about neighbours flouting the lockdown rules.
The national lockdown, which was announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on March 23, stipulates that people should only leave their homes to shop for basic necessities or medicine, for one form of exercise each day, for a medical need or to care for a vulnerable person or to go to work if that work cannot be done at home.
Public gatherings of more than two people are prohibited and, if people go out, they should try to remain two metres away from others.
Over the four days of the Easter bank holiday, police were called to 1,008 reports of house parties being held in apparent defiance of the lockdown.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, who has repeatedly urged people to abide by the lockdown, has said his officers in the first instance will try to engage with people to persuade them to abide by the lockdown rules before going on to consider enforcement.
The courts have seen a steady stream of people charged with breaching the lockdown although the emergency legislation only allows for a fine.
Last month the M.E.N. reported how residents in Bolton threw an all-day house party.
Jamie Sparrow told police he could 'do what he wants' after he was ordered to break up the gathering at his home pm Princess Avenue, Kearsley.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Officers were called to the house on Wednesday (April 15) after a complaint from a nurse who lived on the street.
They found six people from different households enjoying a barbecue and drinking alcohol.
A disturbance then broke out in the street after Sparrow's next door neighbour Helen Bent directed a torrent of abuse at the woman who had complained.
Bent, 32, and Sparrow, 28, were arrested and spent a night in the cells before appearing at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Bent and Sparrow were fined £120 and £250 respectively. Both were ordered to pay £119 in costs.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Family share reality of losing a loved one in a care home during coronavirus

A family have shared their heartbreaking experience of what it is like to lose a loved one in a care home after they were unable to say goodbye to a much-loved great grandmother .
Gwendolean Davis was 84 when she passed away from coronavirus at Bluebell Court care home in Broughton , Salford , last week .
She was diagnosed with dementia nine years-ago but had remained in good health until she began to develop symptoms of COVID-19 over Easter weekend .
A decision was made to treat Gwendolean inside the care home , where she died on Wednesday 29 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit or speak to the great grandmother during her final days , and relied on updates from care home staff who stayed with her until she passed away .
In an emotional tribute , her granddaughter Helen O'Callaghan shared the pain of not being able to comfort her grandmother during her last hours .
`` You feel like you have deserted that person and they do n't understand what is going on , '' Helen said .
`` It feels like your hands are tied and everything is completely out of your control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would eventually pass away from Dementia but we never thought she would die from a virus that we had never heard of before all this .
`` We could n't prepare for it . ''
Gwendolean was born in Northern Ireland and moved to Swinton in 1956 to live with her late husband Alan , before settling down to have a family .
They had two children , Julie and Steven , five grandchildren , Helen , John , Dean , Rachael and Faye , and great grandchildren Freddie and Heidi .
Gwendolean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away 27 years ago , and started to display symptoms of dementia around nine years ago .
She moved to Bluebell Court care home in Broughton around six years-ago , and remained there until her death .
Her family had not been able to visit her since the beginning of March .
`` My grandmother was still very compos mentis and always laughed and joked with us when we went to visit her , '' Helen said .
`` She had been doing fine until Easter weekend when she started showing symptoms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her chest and the she developed a high temperature . ''
Gwendolean received a test inside the care home and tested positive for coronavirus the following day .
She remained at the care home and was attached to oxygen for a number of days .
`` The home allowed us to video call her which was lovely , '' Helen said .
`` But over the last week she got worse , we decided as a family we did n't want to put her through it and obviously we could n't take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The care home updated us every day and a nurse stayed sitting with her until she took her last breath on Wednesday morning .
`` It is such a comfort to know there was someone there for her when we could n't be .
`` I think other families can take some comfort in that , and to know we are all going through the same thing . ''
Helen says her grandmother will be deeply missed by many people in Swinton who knew her .
`` She put a smile on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` My grandmother was very family orientated and visiting her was always enjoyable - we would always have a story to come home with .
`` A room will never light the same . ''

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A family have shared their heartbreaking experience of what it is like to lose a loved one in a care home after they were unable to say goodbye to a much-loved great grandmother.
Gwendolean Davis was 84 when she passed away from coronavirus at Bluebell Court care home in Broughton, Salford, last week.
She was diagnosed with dementia nine years-ago but had remained in good health until she began to develop symptoms of COVID-19 over Easter weekend.
A decision was made to treat Gwendolean inside the care home, where she died on Wednesday 29 April.
Her family were unable to visit or speak to the great grandmother during her final days, and relied on updates from care home staff who stayed with her until she passed away.
In an emotional tribute, her granddaughter Helen O'Callaghan shared the pain of not being able to comfort her grandmother during her last hours.
(Image: Helen O'Callaghan)
"You feel like you have deserted that person and they don't understand what is going on," Helen said.
"It feels like your hands are tied and everything is completely out of your control.
"Of course we thought she would eventually pass away from Dementia but we never thought she would die from a virus that we had never heard of before all this.
"We couldn't prepare for it."
Gwendolean was born in Northern Ireland and moved to Swinton in 1956 to live with her late husband Alan, before settling down to have a family.
They had two children, Julie and Steven, five grandchildren, Helen, John, Dean, Rachael and Faye, and great grandchildren Freddie and Heidi.
Gwendolean lived in Pendlebury after her husband passed away 27 years ago, and started to display symptoms of dementia around nine years ago.
She moved to Bluebell Court care home in Broughton around six years-ago, and remained there until her death.
Her family had not been able to visit her since the beginning of March.
"My grandmother was still very compos mentis and always laughed and joked with us when we went to visit her," Helen said.
"She had been doing fine until Easter weekend when she started showing symptoms of coronavirus. She was quite wheezy in her chest and the she developed a high temperature."
Gwendolean received a test inside the care home and tested positive for coronavirus the following day.
She remained at the care home and was attached to oxygen for a number of days.
"The home allowed us to video call her which was lovely," Helen said.
"But over the last week she got worse, we decided as a family we didn't want to put her through it and obviously we couldn't take the risk of going to see her.
"The care home updated us every day and a nurse stayed sitting with her until she took her last breath on Wednesday morning.
"It is such a comfort to know there was someone there for her when we couldn't be.
"I think other families can take some comfort in that, and to know we are all going through the same thing."
Helen says her grandmother will be deeply missed by many people in Swinton who knew her.
"She put a smile on everyone's face," Helen said.
"My grandmother was very family orientated and visiting her was always enjoyable - we would always have a story to come home with.
"A room will never light the same."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Man United legend tells Solskjaer what to do in transfer market

Manchester United legend Bryan Robson says that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should consider investing heavily up front in order to compete for the top trophies .
United currently have Marcus Rashford , Anthony Martial and on-loan Odion Ighalo who can comfortably play the striker 's role at the club .
And with interest in Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window , Solskjaer is looking at reinforcing his attacking line .
However , former club captain Robson says the club need to go all-out for a top class striker - and that money should not be an issue for the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead the line , score goals , but bring people into play , '' Robson told MUTV when asked what type of player Solskjaer should sign .
`` I still think if we get a couple of injuries like when Marcus went out , you get one more injury and you have n't got a real centre-forward .
`` For me that would be the main position I 'd be looking for at this moment in time .
`` I 'm not bothered [ about money ] .
On the commercial side , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so if you 're making that what are you spending it on , unless you 're spending it on players ?
`` We 're supposed to be the biggest club in the world , that 's what we try to achieve all the time .
If that 's the cost to bring in top players , that 's what we 've got to do . ''
Robson says that Solskjaer has done well as United manager , incorporating some good young players while committing to an exciting style of football .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good football , '' he added .
`` We were scoring goals and it was good to watch .
`` It 's taken Ole the time to bring new players in , bring some of the young kids through who have done really well .
`` And it looked as if it was getting together really nicely at the end of the season , still in the two cup competitions , so it 's a little bit unfortunate . ''

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Manchester United legend Bryan Robson says that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should consider investing heavily up front in order to compete for the top trophies.
United currently have Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and on-loan Odion Ighalo who can comfortably play the striker's role at the club.
And with interest in Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window, Solskjaer is looking at reinforcing his attacking line.
However, former club captain Robson says the club need to go all-out for a top class striker - and that money should not be an issue for the club.
"A real centre-forward who can lead the line, score goals, but bring people into play," Robson told MUTV when asked what type of player Solskjaer should sign.
"I still think if we get a couple of injuries like when Marcus went out, you get one more injury and you haven't got a real centre-forward.
"For me that would be the main position I'd be looking for at this moment in time.
"I'm not bothered [about money]. On the commercial side, the club are making something like £550million, so if you're making that what are you spending it on, unless you're spending it on players?
"We're supposed to be the biggest club in the world, that's what we try to achieve all the time. If that's the cost to bring in top players, that's what we've got to do."
Robson says that Solskjaer has done well as United manager, incorporating some good young players while committing to an exciting style of football.
"We were starting to play some really good football," he added. "We were scoring goals and it was good to watch.
"It's taken Ole the time to bring new players in, bring some of the young kids through who have done really well.
"And it looked as if it was getting together really nicely at the end of the season, still in the two cup competitions, so it's a little bit unfortunate."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Manchester music venues 'at risk of closing for good'

Music venues in Manchester are at risk of being lost forever if more is not done to support them , an industry organisation has warned .
A campaign has been launched to try to save gig venues and concert halls around the country from closing for good as a result of the lockdown .
Across the UK , 556 venues have been identified as being at risk of 'being closed permanently ' by the Music Venues Trust , which is behind the Save Our Venues scheme .
Jay Taylor , usually a promoter for the Northern Quarter 's Night & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's regional coordinator for the north west , said : `` The support that the government has handed out is still not enough to keep grassroots music venues open .
It 's categorically not enough .
`` A lot of these venues have been given a stay of execution , and if something is n't done , they will close . ''
The Save Our Venues campaign is urging music fans to 'adopt ' a venue by donating sums either directly , or to a wider fundraising effort .
Dozens of musicians are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venues in their fundraising efforts , led by Frank Turner , with more being announced every day .
The national fundraiser has already received more than £700,000 in donations , with a further £135,000 going to individual venues ' crowdfunding pages .
Of the 556 grassroots venues that are at risk , many are now considered to be in urgent need of support .
These venues can be seen on the Save a Venue map on the campaign 's website , and each has its own financial target that will help it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For Manchester , currently only the Stoller Hall at Chethams School of Music is listed in the highest risk category , but more are expected to join over the coming weeks .
Many of the government 's measures will see venues through until the end of June - but after that , the future is increasingly uncertain .
Social distancing measures are likely to remain in place even after the current lockdown measures are lifted - leaving a question mark hanging over the prospect of gatherings such as gigs .
Jay said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he acted really decisively with the Culture at Risk business support fund , that 's £2.3 million for venues , artist workspaces , LGBTQ+ venues , indie cinemas .
`` I think that 's something Manchester should follow suit with - it would make a real difference . ''
An initiative has been launched to aid the industry in the city-region , by night time economy adviser Sacha Lord and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority 's culture team .
United We Stream launched last month , a free streaming service that is raising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through events such as Hacienda club nights and live gigs .
The fundraising total so far is expected to be announced next week - and the eclectic line up that millions of people have tuned in to has shown just how rich , varied and valued the region 's music and nightlife is .
Jay continued : `` Manchester 's music scene , prior to this , was thriving !
`` We had more venues than we 've ever seen , more artists than have ever played , more performances in non-traditional spaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just an incredible time .
`` Economically , this is a disaster for venues and for the nighttime economy as a whole , but these venues are n't just there for the money - they 're there because those places make getting up in the morning worth doing , life worth living .
`` The cultural impact of these venues is huge . ''
Music Venue Trust ’ s CEO Mark Davyd said , `` Without the support of music fans and artists literally hundreds of the UK ’ s grassroots music venues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return , in the coming months .
`` Please help to save every single grassroots music venue in the UK so that it can reopen after this crisis and continue to be a home to our musicians and our communities . ''
You can see the full list of live-streamed events and venues with Crowdfunders , and make donations , at saveourvenues.co.uk

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Music venues in Manchester are at risk of being lost forever if more is not done to support them, an industry organisation has warned.
A campaign has been launched to try to save gig venues and concert halls around the country from closing for good as a result of the lockdown.
Across the UK, 556 venues have been identified as being at risk of 'being closed permanently' by the Music Venues Trust, which is behind the Save Our Venues scheme.
Jay Taylor, usually a promoter for the Northern Quarter's Night & Day Cafe and the Music Venue Trust's regional coordinator for the north west, said: "The support that the government has handed out is still not enough to keep grassroots music venues open. It's categorically not enough.
"A lot of these venues have been given a stay of execution, and if something isn't done, they will close."
The Save Our Venues campaign is urging music fans to 'adopt' a venue by donating sums either directly, or to a wider fundraising effort.
Dozens of musicians are hosting live at-home concerts to support local venues in their fundraising efforts, led by Frank Turner, with more being announced every day.
The national fundraiser has already received more than £700,000 in donations, with a further £135,000 going to individual venues' crowdfunding pages.
Of the 556 grassroots venues that are at risk, many are now considered to be in urgent need of support.
(Image: Sean Hansford Manchester Evening)
These venues can be seen on the Save a Venue map on the campaign's website, and each has its own financial target that will help it to weather the current storm and stay afloat.
For Manchester, currently only the Stoller Hall at Chethams School of Music is listed in the highest risk category, but more are expected to join over the coming weeks.
Many of the government's measures will see venues through until the end of June - but after that, the future is increasingly uncertain.
Social distancing measures are likely to remain in place even after the current lockdown measures are lifted - leaving a question mark hanging over the prospect of gatherings such as gigs.
Jay said: "Sadiq Khan in London, he acted really decisively with the Culture at Risk business support fund, that's £2.3 million for venues, artist workspaces, LGBTQ+ venues, indie cinemas.
"I think that's something Manchester should follow suit with - it would make a real difference."
An initiative has been launched to aid the industry in the city-region, by night time economy adviser Sacha Lord and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's culture team.
United We Stream launched last month, a free streaming service that is raising money for the city's cultural scene through events such as Hacienda club nights and live gigs.
The fundraising total so far is expected to be announced next week - and the eclectic line up that millions of people have tuned in to has shown just how rich, varied and valued the region's music and nightlife is.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Jay continued: "Manchester's music scene, prior to this, was thriving!
"We had more venues than we've ever seen, more artists than have ever played, more performances in non-traditional spaces, more multi-venue festivals. It was just an incredible time.
"Economically, this is a disaster for venues and for the nighttime economy as a whole, but these venues aren't just there for the money - they're there because those places make getting up in the morning worth doing, life worth living.
"The cultural impact of these venues is huge."
Music Venue Trust’s CEO Mark Davyd said, "Without the support of music fans and artists literally hundreds of the UK’s grassroots music venues could go out of business, never to return, in the coming months.
"Please help to save every single grassroots music venue in the UK so that it can reopen after this crisis and continue to be a home to our musicians and our communities."
You can see the full list of live-streamed events and venues with Crowdfunders, and make donations, at saveourvenues.co.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Rashford sends message to Man Utd youngsters as academy season cancelled

Marcus Rashford has sent a message to Manchester United youngsters after the news that the academy season has been cancelled , urging them to remember why they fell in love with football .
The Premier League confirmed that all academy football up to under-23 level has been curtailed due to the coronavirus crisis to give clubs and players clarity at this uncertain time .
United 's under-23 's were second in the Premier League 2 Division 2 before the season was cancelled , three points behind leaders West Ham with a game in hand .
The league will now decide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be decided , leaving United waiting to discover if they will be promoted to the top flight of youth football .
The decision does not apply to the FA Youth Cup .
In response to the news , Rashford took to Twitter to share a message to young players at United affected by the news , saying the decision was made to protect them and offering advice on how to keep their spirits up .
He wrote : `` The news you got yesterday was probably not what you wanted to hear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do is play because I 'm the same , but the decision has been made to protect everyone involved .
This is bigger than football .
`` You might be feeling a bit low but the best thing you can do is pick up your ball and get out in the garden .
When I was in the academy I used to find spot in the garden and aim for targets just so I could practice my accuracy , get creative !
`` Now is not the time to fall out of love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to remember why you fell in love with it in the first place .
`` You 've got this and we ca n't wait to see you all back next season ! ''

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Marcus Rashford has sent a message to Manchester United youngsters after the news that the academy season has been cancelled, urging them to remember why they fell in love with football.
The Premier League confirmed that all academy football up to under-23 level has been curtailed due to the coronavirus crisis to give clubs and players clarity at this uncertain time. United's under-23's were second in the Premier League 2 Division 2 before the season was cancelled, three points behind leaders West Ham with a game in hand.
The league will now decide how the final standings of the league will be decided, leaving United waiting to discover if they will be promoted to the top flight of youth football. The decision does not apply to the FA Youth Cup.
In response to the news, Rashford took to Twitter to share a message to young players at United affected by the news, saying the decision was made to protect them and offering advice on how to keep their spirits up.
He wrote: "The news you got yesterday was probably not what you wanted to hear. I know all you want to do is play because I'm the same, but the decision has been made to protect everyone involved. This is bigger than football.
"You might be feeling a bit low but the best thing you can do is pick up your ball and get out in the garden. When I was in the academy I used to find spot in the garden and aim for targets just so I could practice my accuracy, get creative!
"Now is not the time to fall out of love with the game, it's a time to remember why you fell in love with it in the first place.
"You've got this and we can't wait to see you all back next season!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Lotto results LIVE: National Lottery numbers for Saturday's £3.8m draw

It 's Saturday night and it 's still time for the Lotto draw .
And what could be better right @ @ @ @ @ you are a National Lottery winner - but only if you have bought a ticket @ @ @ @ @ Tonight 's Lotto jackpot stands at an impressive £3.8m and if you do win big @ @ @ @ @ up on Sunday morning a multi-millionnaire .
Celebrations may be more toned down right now @ @ @ @ @ lockdown with millions in the bank .
So what can you win ?
Six main @ @ @ @ @ five numbers plus the bonus gets £1m , five main numbers wins £1,750 , four @ @ @ @ @ main numbers scoops £30 and two main numbers a free lucky dip .
You can @ @ @ @ @ Lottery website here up until 7.30pm on the day of the draw .

It's Saturday night and it's still time for the Lotto draw.
And what could be better right now than to find out you are a National Lottery winner - but only if you have bought a ticket for tonight's draw.
Tonight's Lotto jackpot stands at an impressive £3.8m and if you do win big, you could be waking up on Sunday morning a multi-millionnaire.
Celebrations may be more toned down right now but imagine coming out of lockdown with millions in the bank.
So what can you win? Six main numbers bags the jackpot, five numbers plus the bonus gets £1m, five main numbers wins £1,750, four main numbers £140, three main numbers scoops £30 and two main numbers a free lucky dip.
You can buy them via the National Lottery website here up until 7.30pm on the day of the draw.
Lottery Tickets cost £2 per line, and include a raffle Millionaire Maker entry code. Thunderball Tickets cost £1.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-02--Coronavirus death toll in Greater Manchester rises - 25 more people have died

A further 25 people have died at Greater Manchester 's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus .
The daily death toll had fallen for for three days in a row , with Friday 's number of 19 , the second lowest in the region since April 5 .
Saturday 's number has seen a slight increase , but still records a much lower number of deaths than see over the last few weeks .
The total number of coronavirus deaths in our region 's hospitals now stands at 1,351 .
It is believed many more have died at care homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region .
The Care Quality Commission said that between April 10 and 24 , 277 people in Greater Manchester care homes had died having contracted the virus .
On Wednesday the government began including deaths at care home and private addresses in its own daily UK death tally .
The biggest increase in COVID-19 hospital deaths in Greater Manchester in the past 24 hours was recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , where another five lives were lost .
Another four deaths were recorded at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Wrightington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There were three more deaths at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust , Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust , and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust .
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust recorded one more death , with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust announcing two further deaths .
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust recorded no new deaths on Saturday .
Earlier this week , the Manchester Evening News reported how the number of coronavirus deaths in Greater Manchester peaked in mid April .
The peak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of England , according to the latest data .
Coronavirus deaths at Greater Manchester hospitals , as of May 2 : On Saturday , 182,260 people had tested positive for coronavirus , an increase of 4,806 from the same time yesterday .
The number of COVID-19 related deaths at hospitals across England now stands at 28,131 - an increase of 621 , though the total number of deaths is likely to be higher .
The government announced yesterday that it has reached its target of 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hancock said during a daily press conference that a total of 122,347 tests had been carried out on April 30 - more than 22,000 more than the government was aiming for .
Attention is currently being turned to the `` road map '' Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he 'll announce next week .
The plan for easing lockdown measures comes after Mr Johnson announced the UK had passed the peak and is on the 'downward slope . '
However , the PM has said that the government would only `` tweak '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ R number , or transmission rate , of the virus remained below one .

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A further 25 people have died at Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.
The daily death toll had fallen for for three days in a row, with Friday's number of 19, the second lowest in the region since April 5.
Saturday's number has seen a slight increase, but still records a much lower number of deaths than see over the last few weeks.
The total number of coronavirus deaths in our region's hospitals now stands at 1,351.
It is believed many more have died at care homes and in their own homes across the region.
The Care Quality Commission said that between April 10 and 24, 277 people in Greater Manchester care homes had died having contracted the virus.
On Wednesday the government began including deaths at care home and private addresses in its own daily UK death tally.
The biggest increase in COVID-19 hospital deaths in Greater Manchester in the past 24 hours was recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, where another five lives were lost.
Another four deaths were recorded at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.
There were three more deaths at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust recorded one more death, with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust announcing two further deaths.
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust recorded no new deaths on Saturday.
Earlier this week, the Manchester Evening News reported how the number of coronavirus deaths in Greater Manchester peaked in mid April.
The peak came a full eight days after the rest of England, according to the latest data.
Coronavirus deaths at Greater Manchester hospitals, as of May 2:
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 169
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 286
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 350
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 3
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 146
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 105
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - 109
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - 8
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 166
On Saturday, 182,260 people had tested positive for coronavirus, an increase of 4,806 from the same time yesterday.
The number of COVID-19 related deaths at hospitals across England now stands at 28,131 - an increase of 621, though the total number of deaths is likely to be higher.
The government announced yesterday that it has reached its target of 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of April.
Health secretary Matt Hancock said during a daily press conference that a total of 122,347 tests had been carried out on April 30 - more than 22,000 more than the government was aiming for.
Attention is currently being turned to the "road map" Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he'll announce next week.
The plan for easing lockdown measures comes after Mr Johnson announced the UK had passed the peak and is on the 'downward slope.'
However, the PM has said that the government would only "tweak" the restrictions if they were confident the R number, or transmission rate, of the virus remained below one.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Darmian pinpoints reason for Paul Pogba struggles at Man Utd

Matteo Darmian believes Paul Pogba 's transfer fee has negatively impacted his time at Manchester United as it conditioned the way people perceived him from the off .
United paid £89million to re-sign the Frenchman from Juventus in 2016 - a world-record fee at the time - but Pogba has failed to meet expectations during his second spell at Old Trafford .
His excellent performances have often been overshadowed by poor displays and the constant speculation over his future at the club has n't helped his relationship with sections of the United fan base .
Pogba has been regularly criticised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the majority of the season through injury , and Darmian believes his former teammate has been treated treated unfairly .
`` Paul is my friend and I have an excellent relationship with him .
First of all : we are talking about a real champion here , a great footballer , but even they can have some periods when they don ’ t do as well [ as they would like ] , '' he told The Guardian .
`` The real 'problem ' with Pogba at United , I think , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that conditioned the way people perceived him .
`` There has been a lot of unjustified criticism towards Pogba , for example that he doesn ’ t work hard enough , but he always gave his best , I can assure you , in every training session .
In my opinion his performances were good in recent years , they talk about him too negatively [ in the UK ] . ''
Pogba has been linked with Juventus and Real Madrid since returning to United but Darmian said the Frenchman was always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there .
Darmian added : `` Did I see Pogba unhappy or willing to leave ?
`` No , I honestly didn ’ t see him sad or unhappy , quite the opposite , for all the time I was in Manchester , Paul was absolutely happy with his decision to go back there .
`` He really cares about doing well at Manchester United . ''

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Matteo Darmian believes Paul Pogba's transfer fee has negatively impacted his time at Manchester United as it conditioned the way people perceived him from the off.
United paid £89million to re-sign the Frenchman from Juventus in 2016 - a world-record fee at the time - but Pogba has failed to meet expectations during his second spell at Old Trafford.
His excellent performances have often been overshadowed by poor displays and the constant speculation over his future at the club hasn't helped his relationship with sections of the United fan base.
Pogba has been regularly criticised by pundits this season, despite missing the majority of the season through injury, and Darmian believes his former teammate has been treated treated unfairly.
"Paul is my friend and I have an excellent relationship with him. First of all: we are talking about a real champion here, a great footballer, but even they can have some periods when they don’t do as well [as they would like]," he told The Guardian.
"The real 'problem' with Pogba at United, I think, was the price the club paid for him and that conditioned the way people perceived him.
"There has been a lot of unjustified criticism towards Pogba, for example that he doesn’t work hard enough, but he always gave his best, I can assure you, in every training session. In my opinion his performances were good in recent years, they talk about him too negatively [in the UK]."
Pogba has been linked with Juventus and Real Madrid since returning to United but Darmian said the Frenchman was always committed to the club while he was there.
Darmian added: "Did I see Pogba unhappy or willing to leave?
"No, I honestly didn’t see him sad or unhappy, quite the opposite, for all the time I was in Manchester, Paul was absolutely happy with his decision to go back there.
"He really cares about doing well at Manchester United."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Five high value bikes stolen from garage at home in Stockport

Police are hunting a thief who broke into a home and stolen five high value bikes .
The crime happened at a home on Guywood Road , Romiley , in Stockport , in the early hours of Friday .
The owner called police at around 7.45am after realising the five bespoke bicycles were gone .
Officers attended the property and established an offender or offenders forced open the garage at around 1.35am and stole the bikes .
Police say all five are highly valued .
They include a green Pinaccle Akrose 3 , a white Santa Cruz Bullit , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anthem and a red Specialized S-Works Tarmac .
An investigation is underway but no arrests have been made so far .
Detective Sergeant Matthew Tarr , of GMP ’ s Stockport district , said : “ Enquiries are ongoing to trace these bicycles and the person ( s ) responsible for stealing them .
`` We are releasing photographs of the bicycles in the hope that anyone with information about their whereabouts will contact us as soon as possible .
`` I would also like to appeal to anyone with any other information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us with our investigation . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9821 quoting 505 of 01/05/20 or the independent charity , Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Police are hunting a thief who broke into a home and stolen five high value bikes.
The crime happened at a home on Guywood Road, Romiley, in Stockport, in the early hours of Friday.
The owner called police at around 7.45am after realising the five bespoke bicycles were gone.
Officers attended the property and established an offender or offenders forced open the garage at around 1.35am and stole the bikes.
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
Police say all five are highly valued.
They include a green Pinaccle Akrose 3, a white Santa Cruz Bullit, an orange Cotic Soul, a white Giant Anthem and a red Specialized S-Works Tarmac.
An investigation is underway but no arrests have been made so far.
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
Detective Sergeant Matthew Tarr, of GMP’s Stockport district, said: “Enquiries are ongoing to trace these bicycles and the person(s) responsible for stealing them.
"We are releasing photographs of the bicycles in the hope that anyone with information about their whereabouts will contact us as soon as possible.
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
"I would also like to appeal to anyone with any other information to come forward as it may assist us with our investigation."
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9821 quoting 505 of 01/05/20 or the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Sergio Aguero identifies key to his Man City longevity

Sergio Aguero has revealed the key to keeping him in top shape at Manchester City .
The 31-year-old has scored 254 goals in 368 games for City since arriving at the Etihad Stadium in 2011 , but says that his old diet was preventing him from being in peak physical condition .
`` I think it was from 2013 to 2016 that I could not adapt to food well , '' Aguero told TyC Sports .
`` From there I met an Italian doctor online - and he changed my mind a little .
`` I told him what I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of meat , and when he told me to try it just once a week I was like 'uhhh ... ' '' Then I adapted .
He told me that when I am very hungry I should put rice and chicken together – and today I am a big fan of rice .
`` In football , even if it 's only half-a-kilo , you feel the difference .
It is incredible . ''
Following Pep Guardiola 's arrival in Manchester , doubts were cast on Aguero 's future at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not quite fitting the former Barcelona manager 's mould .
And Aguero says that the dietary requirements imposed by Guardiola at the club left him feeling worse for wear .
He now keeps a steady eye on his weight amid the growing controls that the club put on players .
`` In 2016 and 2017 there were games that lowered my pressure .
I felt bad , '' he added .
`` I started with a little dizziness .
Many said that It was because of so many pills , anti-inflammatories and vitamins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of things to ( help you ) recover as quickly as possible .
`` I told them that I always took those things , so in the end I think it was because of the weight .
If I remember , my weight was 81 or 81.3 kilograms .
Normally I weigh 79.5 or 80 kilograms .
At the moment , I am 79.5 .
`` When I arrived at Atletico Madrid , I was 77 , so in 13 years I have gained two kilos .
I think we can agree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not the body I have now .
`` They control us all the time .
Sometimes I say I 'm going to try to reach 78 kilos , but when I reach 78.5 and I feel bad .
I swear , I feel weak .
`` Sometimes they control you by measuring blood .
The things that exist are incredible .
But I always weigh myself .
If you control yourself every day then at least you have an idea .
`` Sometimes I say we are going to throw a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it is difficult because sometimes the club asks you what you have to eat .
They want more salad , more fish , now some omega pills , vitamin A . ''

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Sergio Aguero has revealed the key to keeping him in top shape at Manchester City.
The 31-year-old has scored 254 goals in 368 games for City since arriving at the Etihad Stadium in 2011, but says that his old diet was preventing him from being in peak physical condition.
"I think it was from 2013 to 2016 that I could not adapt to food well," Aguero told TyC Sports. "From there I met an Italian doctor online - and he changed my mind a little.
"I told him what I usually ate, which was to eat a lot of meat, and when he told me to try it just once a week I was like 'uhhh...'
"Then I adapted. He told me that when I am very hungry I should put rice and chicken together – and today I am a big fan of rice.
"In football, even if it's only half-a-kilo, you feel the difference. It is incredible."
Following Pep Guardiola's arrival in Manchester, doubts were cast on Aguero's future at the club due to his style of play not quite fitting the former Barcelona manager's mould.
And Aguero says that the dietary requirements imposed by Guardiola at the club left him feeling worse for wear. He now keeps a steady eye on his weight amid the growing controls that the club put on players.
"In 2016 and 2017 there were games that lowered my pressure. I felt bad," he added.
"I started with a little dizziness. Many said that It was because of so many pills, anti-inflammatories and vitamins. In football, there are a lot of things to (help you) recover as quickly as possible.
"I told them that I always took those things, so in the end I think it was because of the weight. If I remember, my weight was 81 or 81.3 kilograms. Normally I weigh 79.5 or 80 kilograms. At the moment, I am 79.5.
"When I arrived at Atletico Madrid, I was 77, so in 13 years I have gained two kilos. I think we can agree that the body I had at 18 is not the body I have now.
"They control us all the time. Sometimes I say I'm going to try to reach 78 kilos, but when I reach 78.5 and I feel bad. I swear, I feel weak.
"Sometimes they control you by measuring blood. The things that exist are incredible. But I always weigh myself. If you control yourself every day then at least you have an idea.
"Sometimes I say we are going to throw a little meat (on the grill), but it is difficult because sometimes the club asks you what you have to eat. They want more salad, more fish, now some omega pills, vitamin A."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Britain's Next Top Model star from Manchester models T-shirt for NHS

Manchester designers have teamed up to design a t-shirt celebrating Manchester 's links with the NHS while raising funds for staff working on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis .
Colin White , the owner of Northern Quarter record store Vinyl Revival , and Salford-born and Manchester-based Trevor Johnson , who designed record sleeves and branding for Factory Records and Hacienda Nightclub , have launched a 'maNcHeSter ' slogan charity T-shirt and hoodie with Manchester retailer Plan B Agency .
While Manchester mainstay Vinyl Revival is closed during the pandemic , Colin wanted to put his time into giving something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was first born in 1948 at Davyhulme 's Park Hospital out of the idea that health care should be available to all , regardless of wealth .
All profits from the £15 T-shirts and £35 hoodies will go to the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and the chosen charities of United We Stream , the new streaming service broadcasting home-grown Greater Manchester art , music and culture to audiences around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic .
And modelling the T-shirt is Manchester model Bethan Sowerby , who was a contestant on Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bethan , who previously worked as a sales assistant for Topshop in the Trafford Centre and made it to the final four in the Lifetime reality show , was brought on board by Colin 's photographer cousin-in-law Jordan Armstrong .
`` I knew as a Manchester model that she would be perfect for this campaign , '' he told us .
Because of social distancing Jordan was unable to get behind the camera for this shoot so Bethan set up her own photos for the campaign in lockdown .
The Mayor of Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is fantastic that these legendary Manchester designers have turned their talents to supporting our local NHS at this times and others who need our help .
`` The maNcHeSter image will become another iconic Manchester brand and I think it will be proudly worn on our city ’ s streets , in our venues and hospitals , for many years to come .
`` My sincere thanks to Trevor and Colin for doing this for us . ''
He added : “ I am so grateful that some of the profits raised from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester Mayor ’ s Charity to support people who are homeless and struggling at this time .
`` The COVAID-19 fundraising appeal we have launched with the Manchester Evening News will allow us to help everyone through this time so that we can emerge stronger and fairer on the other side .
“ Our creative community have supported us and entertained us through our United We Stream GM service and I ’ m so glad that the profits from this T-shirt will also help keep them going in the difficult months ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with complete pride.
” And Greater Manchester Night Time Economy Advisor , Sacha Lord said : “ As with everything , all the best things come out of Greater Manchester .
`` As a Mancunian , at the moment , I couldn ’ t be more proud that the NHS came out of our city region .
`` For me , they are the most important people in the country at the moment and that should never be forgotten when we are through this crisis .
“ The fact the letters NHS sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great design .
I hope people wear these tops with pride.
” The designs are available by visiting musicglue.com/unitedwestream/merch

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Manchester designers have teamed up to design a t-shirt celebrating Manchester's links with the NHS while raising funds for staff working on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis.
Colin White, the owner of Northern Quarter record store Vinyl Revival, and Salford-born and Manchester-based Trevor Johnson, who designed record sleeves and branding for Factory Records and Hacienda Nightclub, have launched a 'maNcHeSter' slogan charity T-shirt and hoodie with Manchester retailer Plan B Agency.
While Manchester mainstay Vinyl Revival is closed during the pandemic, Colin wanted to put his time into giving something back to the city where the NHS was first born in 1948 at Davyhulme's Park Hospital out of the idea that health care should be available to all, regardless of wealth.
(Image: SUBMIT PICS)
All profits from the £15 T-shirts and £35 hoodies will go to the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and the chosen charities of United We Stream, the new streaming service broadcasting home-grown Greater Manchester art, music and culture to audiences around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.
And modelling the T-shirt is Manchester model Bethan Sowerby, who was a contestant on Britain's Next Top Model in 2016.
Bethan, who previously worked as a sales assistant for Topshop in the Trafford Centre and made it to the final four in the Lifetime reality show, was brought on board by Colin's photographer cousin-in-law Jordan Armstrong.
"I knew as a Manchester model that she would be perfect for this campaign," he told us.
Because of social distancing Jordan was unable to get behind the camera for this shoot so Bethan set up her own photos for the campaign in lockdown.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: “It is fantastic that these legendary Manchester designers have turned their talents to supporting our local NHS at this times and others who need our help.
"The maNcHeSter image will become another iconic Manchester brand and I think it will be proudly worn on our city’s streets, in our venues and hospitals, for many years to come.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"My sincere thanks to Trevor and Colin for doing this for us."
He added: “I am so grateful that some of the profits raised from this merchandise will go direct to the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity to support people who are homeless and struggling at this time.
"The COVAID-19 fundraising appeal we have launched with the Manchester Evening News will allow us to help everyone through this time so that we can emerge stronger and fairer on the other side.
“Our creative community have supported us and entertained us through our United We Stream GM service and I’m so glad that the profits from this T-shirt will also help keep them going in the difficult months ahead.
"I will be wearing mine with complete pride.”
And Greater Manchester Night Time Economy Advisor, Sacha Lord said: “As with everything, all the best things come out of Greater Manchester.
"As a Mancunian, at the moment, I couldn’t be more proud that the NHS came out of our city region.
"For me, they are the most important people in the country at the moment and that should never be forgotten when we are through this crisis.
“The fact the letters NHS sit within the word maNcHeSter has created a great design. I hope people wear these tops with pride.”
The designs are available by visiting musicglue.com/unitedwestream/merch


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--MI5 hiring and you don't need experience to apply

Ever fancied yourself as a bit of spy ?
That 's not quite the job on offer by MI5 is currently hiring and you do n't even need any experience to apply .
The UK 's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency , which also includes MI6 and GCHQ , is looking for vetting officers to join its team .
This can be at any of its headquarters - including bases in Manchester or Cheltenham , the Liverpool Echo reports .
The starts of the job ad reads : `` At MI5 , MI6 and GCHQ we help protect the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national security at home and abroad .
`` It means we work against everything from terrorism and espionage , to cyber threats and sabotage .
`` It 's a complex task which is why we need the right people to join us , supported by excellent Vetting Officers to ensure we select , retain and support those critical staff throughout their time with us . ''
And if you 're wondering why it requires little experience , it 's because it 's comprehensive two year development programme where you 'll be given `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rewarding career within our multi-agency vetting team . ''
It goes on to say that a vetting officer works `` with significant autonomy across all three agencies , to deliver high quality vetting decisions and recommendations to ensure that they support the delivery of an increasingly flexible and dynamic workforce of the future , mindful of existing and emerging risks that will shape their thinking on a potential recruit or member of staff 's suitability to hold vetting clearance . ''
How much you 'd earn depends on location with London £38,656 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs to be self-motivated and resilient as well as being able to manage their own workload and ensure tight deadlines are met .
They also need to be a great listener , a natural people person , organised and logical , yet intuitive and curious .
To be eligible to apply , you must be born or a naturalised British Citizen and one of your parents must be a British Citizen or have substantial ties to the UK .
Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for nine out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the age of 17 years and 6 months , if successful you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday .
The job ad also says that `` discretion is vital '' so you should not discuss your application , other than with your partner or a close family member .
Interested ?
You can find out more about the role , what they are looking for and what the application process entails here .

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Ever fancied yourself as a bit of spy?
That's not quite the job on offer by MI5 is currently hiring and you don't even need any experience to apply.
The UK's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency, which also includes MI6 and GCHQ, is looking for vetting officers to join its team.
This can be at any of its headquarters - including bases in Manchester or Cheltenham, the Liverpool Echo reports.
The starts of the job ad reads: "At MI5, MI6 and GCHQ we help protect the UK and its interest from threats to our national security at home and abroad.
"It means we work against everything from terrorism and espionage, to cyber threats and sabotage.
"It's a complex task which is why we need the right people to join us, supported by excellent Vetting Officers to ensure we select, retain and support those critical staff throughout their time with us."
And if you're wondering why it requires little experience, it's because it's comprehensive two year development programme where you'll be given "all the support you'll need for a rewarding career within our multi-agency vetting team."
It goes on to say that a vetting officer works "with significant autonomy across all three agencies, to deliver high quality vetting decisions and recommendations to ensure that they support the delivery of an increasingly flexible and dynamic workforce of the future, mindful of existing and emerging risks that will shape their thinking on a potential recruit or member of staff's suitability to hold vetting clearance."
How much you'd earn depends on location with London £38,656 and Manchester £36,729.
The successful recruit needs to be self-motivated and resilient as well as being able to manage their own workload and ensure tight deadlines are met.
They also need to be a great listener, a natural people person, organised and logical, yet intuitive and curious.
To be eligible to apply, you must be born or a naturalised British Citizen and one of your parents must be a British Citizen or have substantial ties to the UK.
Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for nine out of the last ten years.
You can apply at the age of 17 years and 6 months, if successful you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday.
The job ad also says that "discretion is vital" so you should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member.
Interested? You can find out more about the role, what they are looking for and what the application process entails here.