themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-06--Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving as teenager hospitalised in bike crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a 17-year-old was injured in a motorbike crash .
@ @ @ @ @ the Higher Folds area of Leigh at around 1pm yesterday ( June 5 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ land ambulances , a rapid response vehicle and police were all in attendance following a @ @ @ @ @ A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with minor injuries and a 22-year-old man was @ @ @ @ @ while under the influence of drugs .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said : @ @ @ @ @ to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle on Carisbrooke Road , Leigh .
@ @ @ @ @ was taken to hospital with minor injuries .
`` A man aged 22 was arrested @ @ @ @ @ under the influence of drugs . ''

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a 17-year-old was injured in a motorbike crash.
Emergency services were scrambled to the Higher Folds area of Leigh at around 1pm yesterday (June 5).
An air ambulance, two land ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and police were all in attendance following a crash in Carisbrooke Road.
A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with minor injuries and a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs.
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A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "Police called June 5 to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle on Carisbrooke Road, Leigh.
"Emergency services attended.
"A boy aged 17 was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
"A man aged 22 was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-06--Man United legend Scholes makes Pogba and Fernandes prediction

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes is excited about the prospect of Paul Pogba playing alongside Bruno Fernandes , but has warned the Frenchman that he might not be a guaranteed starter following his injury troubles .
After months of speculation , United finally signed Fernandes from Sporting in January and he made an instant impact at the club with three goals and four assists in his opening nine game .
United have looked like a completely different side since the Portuguese 's arrival at Old Trafford but , before the season was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to play with Pogba in midfield .
Pogba has struggled with a troublesome ankle injury this season which has limited him to just eight appearances but he 's expected to be available again when United return to action against Tottenham on June 19 .
Fernandes also has n't been able to play with Marcus Rashford yet , as the striker has been out since January with a back injury , but Scholes ca n't wait to see him link up with the talented pair .
`` You have to be excited with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming back , '' Scholes told MUTV .
`` He has n't played with these players yet and they 're two of the better players in the squad so the link up between them two or three players , it could get even better , fingers crossed . ''
When asked if he believes Fernandes and Pogba can play together , he added : `` Yeah , you ca n't see why not .
Both are brilliant , brilliant players . ''
However , Scholes does have his doubts on whether Pogba will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ XI , due to the brilliant form of Scott McTominay , Fred and Nemanja Matic prior to the league 's suspension .
`` Paul has got a little bit of work to do to get into the team , '' he contined .
`` Before the outbreak happened and the stop happened , you have to say that the players that were playing – McTominay , Matic , Fred - hey were really doing really well in midfield .
`` It ’ s not going to be straightforward for Paul .
He ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just to get back into the team .
`` But we all know what Paul ’ s capable of .
He ’ s a top player when he ’ s on form .
`` The better players you play with – surely that can only be to the benefit of the team . ''

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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes is excited about the prospect of Paul Pogba playing alongside Bruno Fernandes, but has warned the Frenchman that he might not be a guaranteed starter following his injury troubles.
After months of speculation, United finally signed Fernandes from Sporting in January and he made an instant impact at the club with three goals and four assists in his opening nine game.
United have looked like a completely different side since the Portuguese's arrival at Old Trafford but, before the season was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, he still hasn't had the opportunity to play with Pogba in midfield.
Pogba has struggled with a troublesome ankle injury this season which has limited him to just eight appearances but he's expected to be available again when United return to action against Tottenham on June 19.
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Fernandes also hasn't been able to play with Marcus Rashford yet, as the striker has been out since January with a back injury, but Scholes can't wait to see him link up with the talented pair.
"You have to be excited with Paul Pogba coming back and Marcus Rashford coming back," Scholes told MUTV. "He hasn't played with these players yet and they're two of the better players in the squad so the link up between them two or three players, it could get even better, fingers crossed."
When asked if he believes Fernandes and Pogba can play together, he added: "Yeah, you can't see why not. Both are brilliant, brilliant players."
However, Scholes does have his doubts on whether Pogba will actually be immediately reinstated to the starting XI, due to the brilliant form of Scott McTominay, Fred and Nemanja Matic prior to the league's suspension.
"Paul has got a little bit of work to do to get into the team," he contined.
"Before the outbreak happened and the stop happened, you have to say that the players that were playing – McTominay, Matic, Fred - hey were really doing really well in midfield.
"It’s not going to be straightforward for Paul. He’s got some work on his hands just to get back into the team.
"But we all know what Paul’s capable of. He’s a top player when he’s on form. "The better players you play with – surely that can only be to the benefit of the team."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-06--Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller closes on Kevin De Bruyne record

Thomas Muller moved a step closer to setting a new Bundesliga record for assists on Saturday - but will miss Bayern Munich 's next game .
Kevin De Bruyne holds the record for the highest number of assists in a single season , achieved in the 2014/15 campaign when he managed 21 for Wolfsburg in an astonishing effort that earned him his big-money move to Manchester City .
But that record is under serious threat as Muller and a free-scoring Bayern team continue their march towards yet another German league title .
Having fallen behind early on against Bayer Leverkusen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level before Muller notched his 19th and 20th assists to help complete the turnaround .
Bayern would run out 4-1 winners and are now within touching distance of the title with four games to go , with Dortmund hoping to reduce the gap at the top of the table back to seven points when they play later on Saturday .
Muller has four games to assist another two goals and take De Bruyne 's record from him , but will be forced to sit out the next game through suspension after picking up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
De Bruyne is hoping to set a new Premier League record when football returns in the English top flight .
City 's star playmaker has picked up 16 already and has 10 games left to get the five more he needs to surpass a record currently held by Arsenal great Thierry Henry .

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Thomas Muller moved a step closer to setting a new Bundesliga record for assists on Saturday - but will miss Bayern Munich's next game.
Kevin De Bruyne holds the record for the highest number of assists in a single season, achieved in the 2014/15 campaign when he managed 21 for Wolfsburg in an astonishing effort that earned him his big-money move to Manchester City.
But that record is under serious threat as Muller and a free-scoring Bayern team continue their march towards yet another German league title. Having fallen behind early on against Bayer Leverkusen, Kingsley Coman saw the defending champions level before Muller notched his 19th and 20th assists to help complete the turnaround.
Bayern would run out 4-1 winners and are now within touching distance of the title with four games to go, with Dortmund hoping to reduce the gap at the top of the table back to seven points when they play later on Saturday.
Muller has four games to assist another two goals and take De Bruyne's record from him, but will be forced to sit out the next game through suspension after picking up a booking in the win over Leverkusen.
De Bruyne is hoping to set a new Premier League record when football returns in the English top flight. City's star playmaker has picked up 16 already and has 10 games left to get the five more he needs to surpass a record currently held by Arsenal great Thierry Henry.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-06--Four things spotted as Man United play training match at Old Trafford

Manchester United have taken part in a training match at Old Trafford as they prepare for the return of first-team action later this month .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his first-team squad took part in a behind-closed-doors match on Saturday morning as part of their ongoing training regime .
MEN photographers spotted the majority of the United first-team squad arrive for the squad practice match as preparation gears up for the trip to face Tottenham in two weeks time .
Here is what we spotted from the arrival pictures for the match over the weekend as the Premier League return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been about how Paul Pogba will link-up with Bruno Fernandes at United , but the duo arrived wearing different kits for the clash at Old Trafford .
Pogba was seen arriving in the famous red home strip while Fernandes drove in wearing the lesser spotted beige away kit for the current season .
It indicates Solskjaer used the two players against each other on Saturday morning and might lean towards a wider issue of how to incorporate the duo into the same United line-up together .
As you 'd expect plenty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mason Greenwood , Tahith Chong , Brandon Williams and Nathan Bishop all present .
However , it was the inclusion of Angel Gomes which raised a fair few eyebrows .
The United youngster is yet to commit his future to the club and is set to leave on a free this summer if fresh terms ca n't be agreed .
Yet it was interesting that despite such uncertainty he was still chosen by Solskjaer to attend the practice match .
United 's past two victories over Tottenham have been masterminded by the brilliance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he arrived in the same kit as Pogba .
The duo linked up for the only goal in victory away at Wembley Stadium last year and it seems Solskajer is looking for a repeat in two weeks time .
On a wider note it is great news to not only have the duo back in training again , but that they are fit enough to take part in such matches .
This one goes without saying , but the choice of venue was also rather significant .
Had this match been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have known about it , but the choice of Old Trafford certainly raised the profile .
Not only was the match a practice for players to get match fit but it might well have been useful for club officials to host a match prior to the return of top-flight action later this month .

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Manchester United have taken part in a training match at Old Trafford as they prepare for the return of first-team action later this month.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his first-team squad took part in a behind-closed-doors match on Saturday morning as part of their ongoing training regime.
MEN photographers spotted the majority of the United first-team squad arrive for the squad practice match as preparation gears up for the trip to face Tottenham in two weeks time.
Here is what we spotted from the arrival pictures for the match over the weekend as the Premier League return draws close.
Pogba pitted against Fernandes
Much of the talk has been about how Paul Pogba will link-up with Bruno Fernandes at United, but the duo arrived wearing different kits for the clash at Old Trafford.
Pogba was seen arriving in the famous red home strip while Fernandes drove in wearing the lesser spotted beige away kit for the current season.
It indicates Solskjaer used the two players against each other on Saturday morning and might lean towards a wider issue of how to incorporate the duo into the same United line-up together.
Gomes involved
As you'd expect plenty of youngsters were involved in the match with Mason Greenwood, Tahith Chong, Brandon Williams and Nathan Bishop all present.
However, it was the inclusion of Angel Gomes which raised a fair few eyebrows. The United youngster is yet to commit his future to the club and is set to leave on a free this summer if fresh terms can't be agreed.
Yet it was interesting that despite such uncertainty he was still chosen by Solskjaer to attend the practice match.
United planning for another Tottenham masterclass
United's past two victories over Tottenham have been masterminded by the brilliance of Marcus Rashford in front of goal, and he arrived in the same kit as Pogba.
The duo linked up for the only goal in victory away at Wembley Stadium last year and it seems Solskajer is looking for a repeat in two weeks time.
On a wider note it is great news to not only have the duo back in training again, but that they are fit enough to take part in such matches.
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Old Trafford as a venue
This one goes without saying, but the choice of venue was also rather significant. Had this match been played at Carrington then very few would have known about it, but the choice of Old Trafford certainly raised the profile.
Not only was the match a practice for players to get match fit but it might well have been useful for club officials to host a match prior to the return of top-flight action later this month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-06--Nine more people have died in the region's hospitals with Covid-19

Nine more people have died in the region 's hospital with Covid-19 .
The total number of people who have died in Greater Manchester 's hospitals after testing positive for Covid-19 now stands at 1,925 .
Figures released by NHS England on Saturday show that three of the deaths were at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , where the total number of lives lost to the virus now stands at 400 .
Two people died at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust , as well as at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust .
While Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and Tameside and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported one more death .
Of 11 trusts in Greater Manchester , six did not record any new deaths in the past 24 hours .
And Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust , The Christie NHS Foundation Trust , Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Nightingale Hospital have recorded no new deaths during June .
Yesterday figures published by Public Health England and Cambridge University revealed that the R value - tracking the rate at which Covid spreads - has now risen above 1 in the North West , making it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more of today 's stories here The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester , as of June 6 , is : Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
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Nine more people have died in the region's hospital with Covid-19.
The total number of people who have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for Covid-19 now stands at 1,925.
Figures released by NHS England on Saturday show that three of the deaths were at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, where the total number of lives lost to the virus now stands at 400.
Two people died at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, as well as at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust.
While Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust both reported one more death.
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Of 11 trusts in Greater Manchester, six did not record any new deaths in the past 24 hours.
And Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Nightingale Hospital have recorded no new deaths during June.
Yesterday figures published by Public Health England and Cambridge University revealed that the R value - tracking the rate at which Covid spreads - has now risen above 1 in the North West, making it the highest in the country.
The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of June 6, is:
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust 219
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 400
NHS Nightingale Hospital North West -3
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 491
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 6
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 170
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 199
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - 170
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - 13
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 245
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Pictures: Manchester United players contest practice match at Old Trafford

United 's players returned to Old Trafford for a practice match nearly three months on from the derby win over @ @ @ @ @ players contested a practice match at Old Trafford on Saturday as they continue to step @ @ @ @ @ resumption of the Premier League season .
United 's campaign gets back underway with a @ @ @ @ @ 19 .

United's players returned to Old Trafford for a practice match nearly three months on from the derby win over City.
Manchester United's players contested a practice match at Old Trafford on Saturday as they continue to step up their preparations for the resumption of the Premier League season.
United's campaign gets back underway with a trip to Tottenham on June 19.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Gundogan explains why Liverpool FC have overtaken Man City

Ilkay Gundogan says Manchester City have been left behind in the Premier League title race this season because they have dropped too many points in games when they have performed well .
Gundogan insists City 's performances have not necessarily slipped compared to their title-winning seasons in 2017/18 and 2018/19 .
City will re-start their Premier League campaign knowing Liverpool need just two more wins to seal their first top-flight title in 30 years - something they can achieve before facing City on July 2 .
Assessing why City have been unable to mount a serious challenge for the title @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rued a number of games where City dropped crucial points .
He told Fanatik : “ We were left behind in the championship race this season in the Premier League .
We could n't show an effect like the last two seasons [ when ] we are champions .
`` Whether we play good football or play good matches , there are points we have simply lost .
Liverpool came to this level without losing much points , so we lost a lot of points , so the difference increased.
” Gundogan is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have played under both City boss Pep Guardiola and Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp , so he is perhaps best placed to compare the management styles of the best two managers in the Premier League .
For Gundogan , though , the pair are the best two coaches in the world right now .
He said : “ Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola are the two best teachers in the world .
Four years have passed with Klopp .
A teacher I love very much .
It creates an amazing team spirit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runs struggle a lot , he runs a lot .
`` Pep is at a very high tactical level .
A teacher who wants to know every detail of the game .
I have not seen a teacher who improved himself tactically .
Their styles are different , but both are very successful .
Although they are very different , they are both the world 's top two teachers for now .
”

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Ilkay Gundogan says Manchester City have been left behind in the Premier League title race this season because they have dropped too many points in games when they have performed well.
Gundogan insists City's performances have not necessarily slipped compared to their title-winning seasons in 2017/18 and 2018/19.
City will re-start their Premier League campaign knowing Liverpool need just two more wins to seal their first top-flight title in 30 years - something they can achieve before facing City on July 2.
Assessing why City have been unable to mount a serious challenge for the title this season, Gundogan praised Liverpool and rued a number of games where City dropped crucial points.
He told Fanatik: “We were left behind in the championship race this season in the Premier League. We couldn't show an effect like the last two seasons [when] we are champions.
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"Whether we play good football or play good matches, there are points we have simply lost. Liverpool came to this level without losing much points, so we lost a lot of points, so the difference increased.”
Gundogan is one of a select group of players who have played under both City boss Pep Guardiola and Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp, so he is perhaps best placed to compare the management styles of the best two managers in the Premier League.
For Gundogan, though, the pair are the best two coaches in the world right now.
He said: “Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola are the two best teachers in the world. Four years have passed with Klopp. A teacher I love very much. It creates an amazing team spirit and motivates footballers incredibly. The teams he runs struggle a lot, he runs a lot.
"Pep is at a very high tactical level. A teacher who wants to know every detail of the game. I have not seen a teacher who improved himself tactically. Their styles are different, but both are very successful. Although they are very different, they are both the world's top two teachers for now.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Corrie star shares photo of brother as a message after being racially abused

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has shared a powerful message with her fans while introducing her brother .
Alexandra , who plays Emma Brooker in Corrie , posted a photo on Instagram of herself standing alongside her sibling .
She told her followers that she has experienced racial abuse but her brother has n't .
`` This is my brother .
My full brother .
Same parents , same genes , same upbringing , same society .
He has never personally been racially abused .
I have , '' she wrote .
`` And of course I am so , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` But he IS black .
We are the SAME .
`` Does this not prove that we are all the same no matter what colour ?
One race .
The human race . ''
She continued : `` Skin colour should not make you better or worse than someone else .
`` The only difference is a level of melanin .
`` We ’ re all people , we ’ re all equal . ''
`` Love this , it ’ s in my family too ! ''
said one follower .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at school convincing friends I was her mum and her grandfather was black Caribbean . ''
`` You ' e both gorgeous and I hate that anyone has to suffer racism , '' said another .
Alexandra 's post comes after the death of George Floyd in America .
Mr Floyd died after a white police officer held him down by kneeling on his neck in Minneapolis on May 25 as he struggled to breathe .
Since his death , protests across the world have taken place with people supporting the Black Lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 as hairdresser and barmaid Emma who turned out to be the daughter of Weatherfield icons Steve McDonald an Fiona Middleton .

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Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has shared a powerful message with her fans while introducing her brother.
Alexandra, who plays Emma Brooker in Corrie, posted a photo on Instagram of herself standing alongside her sibling.
She told her followers that she has experienced racial abuse but her brother hasn't.
"This is my brother. My full brother. Same parents, same genes, same upbringing, same society. He has never personally been racially abused. I have," she wrote.
"And of course I am so, so glad that he hasn't.
"But he IS black. We are the SAME.
"Does this not prove that we are all the same no matter what colour? One race. The human race."
She continued: "Skin colour should not make you better or worse than someone else.
(Image: Alexandra Mardell Instagram)
"The only difference is a level of melanin. "We’re all people, we’re all equal."
The actress added: "Love you bro!"
"Love this, it’s in my family too!" said one follower.
"One of my daughters had difficulty at school convincing friends I was her mum and her grandfather was black Caribbean."
"You'e both gorgeous and I hate that anyone has to suffer racism," said another.
Alexandra's post comes after the death of George Floyd in America.
Mr Floyd died after a white police officer held him down by kneeling on his neck in Minneapolis on May 25 as he struggled to breathe.
Since his death, protests across the world have taken place with people supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
Alexandra joined Coronation Street in 2018 as hairdresser and barmaid Emma who turned out to be the daughter of Weatherfield icons Steve McDonald an Fiona Middleton.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Gemma Atkinson issues warning to fans after making awkward discovery in the gym

Gemma Atkinson was praised for 'keeping it real ' after she opened up about making a 'huge mistake ' during her home workout session .
The fitness fanatic has been training in her home gym during lockdown , but she made an awkward discovery during a recent workout .
The former Emmerdale actress made a video revealing her blunder and urging fans not to do the same .
She explained into the camera : `` So I trained in my pyjamas today because I thought I wanted to be comfy . ''
Gemma then stepped back to show she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused her groin area to sweat .
`` Big mistake , big , huge , '' the down-to-earth star said gesturing at the area .
`` Do n't train in your pyjamas in the gym unless you 're at home , '' she added .
Gemma , from Bury , shared the video on her Instagram with the words : `` Big mistake .
Big .
Huge .
# sweatlife . ''
`` Never train in pyjamas LOL , '' laughed one fan .
`` Least you trained though . ''
Love how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said another .
`` Keeping it real , '' another fan told her .
The Hits Radio drivetime presenter , 35 , has urged her 1.4million followers not to let staying at home stop them from exercising , sharing some exercises to help people who might be struggling during the lockdown .
Gemma 's partner , Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Gorka Marquez , has also been helping to keep the nation moving in lockdown .
Gemma and Gorka have a daughter Mia , who turns one next month , and two dogs @ @ @ @

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Gemma Atkinson was praised for 'keeping it real' after she opened up about making a 'huge mistake' during her home workout session.
The fitness fanatic has been training in her home gym during lockdown, but she made an awkward discovery during a recent workout.
The former Emmerdale actress made a video revealing her blunder and urging fans not to do the same.
She explained into the camera: "So I trained in my pyjamas today because I thought I wanted to be comfy."
(Image: Gemma Atkinson Instagram)
Gemma then stepped back to show she was wearing grey pyjama bottoms which had unfortunately caused her groin area to sweat.
"Big mistake, big, huge," the down-to-earth star said gesturing at the area.
"Don't train in your pyjamas in the gym unless you're at home," she added.
Gemma, from Bury, shared the video on her Instagram with the words: "Big mistake. Big. Huge. #sweatlife."
"Never train in pyjamas LOL," laughed one fan.
"Least you trained though."
Love how real and honest you are," said another.
"Keeping it real," another fan told her.
The Hits Radio drivetime presenter, 35, has urged her 1.4million followers not to let staying at home stop them from exercising, sharing some exercises to help people who might be struggling during the lockdown.
Gemma's partner, Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Gorka Marquez, has also been helping to keep the nation moving in lockdown.
Gemma and Gorka have a daughter Mia, who turns one next month, and two dogs Ollie and Norman.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Brooke Vincent feels the love as she celebrates her birthday in lockdown

Brooke Vincent celebrated her 28th birthday in lockdown , and the Corrie star felt the love as she spent her big day with her family .
The soap actress and doting mum was surrounded by heart-shaped balloons and pretty bouquets of flowers as she held her baby boy Mexx .
Mother and son wore cute matching white pyjamas as Brooke , who plays Sophie Webster in Corrie , posed for a photo with her birthday surprises which also included a box of doughnuts .
`` Birthdays in lockdown ain ’ t too bad when you have this little sidekick , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her Instagram .
The surprises were sprung on her by her partner , Sheffield United footballer Kean Bryan .
`` You ’ re the best !
Thank you for always making me feel so special , '' she said .
Birthday messages came flooding in from her Corrie pals .
Bhavna Limbachia , who played Rana Habeeb , said : `` Happy Birthday Brooke !
!
`` Hope you ’ ve had a lovely day . ''
Jane Danson , who plays Leanne Battersby , said : `` Happy birthday style queen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Over on his Instagram Kean shared a photo of his partner looking stunning in a flowing yellow gown as he shared loving words about his ' B ' .
`` Happy birthday B !
!
Thank you for being the best Mum to Mexx , '' he wroite .
`` We Love and appreciate everything you do for us .
Have the best day . ''
Announcing Mexx 's birth in October Brooke , from Audenshaw , shared a photo of his tiny hand and said : `` On Wednesday 23rd October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mexx S J Bryan , you complete us . ''

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Brooke Vincent celebrated her 28th birthday in lockdown, and the Corrie star felt the love as she spent her big day with her family.
The soap actress and doting mum was surrounded by heart-shaped balloons and pretty bouquets of flowers as she held her baby boy Mexx.
Mother and son wore cute matching white pyjamas as Brooke, who plays Sophie Webster in Corrie, posed for a photo with her birthday surprises which also included a box of doughnuts.
"Birthdays in lockdown ain’t too bad when you have this little sidekick," she wrote alongside the photo on her Instagram.
The surprises were sprung on her by her partner, Sheffield United footballer Kean Bryan.
"You’re the best! Thank you for always making me feel so special," she said.
Birthday messages came flooding in from her Corrie pals.
Bhavna Limbachia, who played Rana Habeeb, said: "Happy Birthday Brooke!! "Hope you’ve had a lovely day."
Samia Longchambon who plays Maria Connor wrote: "Happy birthday gorgeous!"
Helen Flanagan, who plays her sister Rosie, posted love heart-eyed emojis.
"Amazing," said Lucy Fallon who played Bethany Platt.
Jane Danson, who plays Leanne Battersby, said: "Happy birthday style queen, hope you had a lovely day."
And Alexandra Mardell, who plays Emma Brooker, wrote: "Happy birthday lovely."
Over on his Instagram Kean shared a photo of his partner looking stunning in a flowing yellow gown as he shared loving words about his 'B'.
"Happy birthday B!! Thank you for being the best Mum to Mexx," he wroite.
"We Love and appreciate everything you do for us. Have the best day."
Announcing Mexx's birth in October Brooke, from Audenshaw, shared a photo of his tiny hand and said: "On Wednesday 23rd October at 8.14am Our Baby Boy Arrived. Mexx S J Bryan, you complete us."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Ander Herrera hints at dishonesty in Manchester United dressing room

Ander Herrera said he only has 'words of thanks ' for Jose Mourinho after playing under the Portuguese manager at Manchester United .
Herrera spent five years at Old Trafford , with two-and-a-half of those coming while Jose Mourinho was in charge , before he joined PSG on a free transfer last year .
Having won the EFL Cup and Europa League in his first season in charge of United , Mourinho would go on to endure a trophyless season the following campaign before being sacked after a poor start to the 2018/19 season .
In an interview with Spanish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying he never encountered any issues with him , but said the now Spurs boss could turn into a 'beast ' when encountering dishonesty .
`` I ’ ve only got words of thanks for him , ” Herrera said .
“ The first season was fantastic , winning three titles and the fans chose me as the best player of the season .
“ He ’ s got personality , yes , but if you ’ re up front with him , work hard , don ’ t hide and don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you won ’ t have any problem .
He ’ s a beast with people who aren ’ t honest.
” Herrera established himself as a fans ’ favourite during his time at Old Trafford , winning the player of the year award in 2017 , but left the club for free at the end of his contract last summer .
On his move to PSG , Herrera said : “ Of course , it ’ s been an amazing experience , although it ’ s true that two hamstring injuries , each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have stopped me playing as much as I would have liked .
`` But playing alongside the best players in the world is amazing .
After five years at Manchester , with a pretty good record overall , I decided not to renew because of differences with the club .
“ An offer came in from PSG , one of the best projects in European football , and I ’ m really pleased with the decision I took .
”

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Ander Herrera said he only has 'words of thanks' for Jose Mourinho after playing under the Portuguese manager at Manchester United.
Herrera spent five years at Old Trafford, with two-and-a-half of those coming while Jose Mourinho was in charge, before he joined PSG on a free transfer last year.
Having won the EFL Cup and Europa League in his first season in charge of United, Mourinho would go on to endure a trophyless season the following campaign before being sacked after a poor start to the 2018/19 season.
In an interview with Spanish outlet AS, Herrera praised Mourinho, saying he never encountered any issues with him, but said the now Spurs boss could turn into a 'beast' when encountering dishonesty.
"I’ve only got words of thanks for him,” Herrera said. “The first season was fantastic, winning three titles and the fans chose me as the best player of the season.
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“He’s got personality, yes, but if you’re up front with him, work hard, don’t hide and don’t try and mess him about, you won’t have any problem. He’s a beast with people who aren’t honest.”
Herrera established himself as a fans’ favourite during his time at Old Trafford, winning the player of the year award in 2017, but left the club for free at the end of his contract last summer.
On his move to PSG, Herrera said: “Of course, it’s been an amazing experience, although it’s true that two hamstring injuries, each a month and a half long, have stopped me playing as much as I would have liked.
"But playing alongside the best players in the world is amazing. After five years at Manchester, with a pretty good record overall, I decided not to renew because of differences with the club.
“An offer came in from PSG, one of the best projects in European football, and I’m really pleased with the decision I took.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--This is what it's like to launch a restaurant in lockdown

Opening a restaurant is never easy - there 's the concept , the menu , designing the space , marketing , PR , hiring your staff , picking the booze , and getting customers through the door .
Restaurant operators take a huge financial gamble to open their sites , with many not making it through the first year .
Manchester 's scene is brighter than many other places in the UK .
Despite some high-profile closures in the last couple of years , the rate of openings has still outstripped the number of closures .
But then along came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industry particularly hard .
Restaurants , bars and pubs were ordered to lock up , residents told to stay home .
Parts of the city centre normally teeming with people fell silent .
Many have boarded up the windows and called it a day for the time being .
Others have launched take-away or cook-at-home meal kits .
But for those who had n't even managed to get off the ground , it 's not as simple as all that .
Higher Ground was a new restaurant that had had its doors open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was ordered by the government to close them again .
Taking over an old security cabin on stilts just across the water from Canal Street , it was an exciting and promising concept championing British produce and natural wines .
The duo behind Higher Ground at Kampus - Joseph Otway and Richard Cossins - met four years ago and have had the vision for the restaurant ever since .
Richard moved from New York to work on it .
He said : `` Our timelines finally aligned , and then this happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things like these , so we 're trying not to get too hung up on it . ''
The physical location of the restaurant has caused problems during lockdown - with a waterway on one side , and an under-construction building on the other three , their access was largely cut off once building sites shut down .
Joesph took to delivering orders of natural wine on his push bike - a challenge for big orders - before Cloudwater boss Paul Jones stepped in to help .
With his help and his delivery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ veg boxes , meal kits , cheese and charcuterie kits , ( which can be bought from highergroundmcr.co ) and taken part in charity events for Eat Well MCR .
`` We call him the life raft , '' Joseph said of Paul .
`` He did n't ask for anything in return , he just wanted to help .
Without that , we just would n't have been able to get anything to anybody . ''
Richard said of the adjustments they 've made : `` We 're so new and so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activity was goal number one for us .
We just wanted to keep busy . ''
Joseph said : `` We have n't been able to generate the revenue we thought we 'd be able to , but we 've been able to keep our brand alive . ''
Higher Ground was only ever meant to be a residency , a temporary fixture in the building known as The Bungalow .
Its time was due to be up next week .
But with Covid-19 throwing a spanner in the works , the team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Richard said : `` We 're still waiting on guidance .
July 4 is just a date in the diary at the minute , we 're having to be patient and wait for some more guidance . ''
Joseph added : `` We never got a chance to activate this space .
We have a great garden and it 's been really hard to swallow that we 've had six weeks of amazing weather and we 've not been able to put people in the garden and serve them ! ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a temporary cafe for the builders who are returning to work at Kampus , which is allowing the Higher Ground team to test efficient ways of working with social distancing .
`` It 's getting us prepared for when we 're due to actually open again , '' Joesph said .
`` Hopefully at a higher volume than just a few builders ! ''
It 's been a busy - but not an easy - journey for the pair .
Joseph admitted : `` I was pretty overwhelmed .
When we saw things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the furlough scheme was announced - we just knew that we 'd have to stand by our staff through thick and thin .
`` We decided that we could n't walk away , we had to ride it out .
`` That last weekend [ before lockdown ] it was clear that the wheels were starting to fall off .
`` Reservations started cancelling , people were n't showing up .
The night before lockdown , we served one customer .
One lone , American customer .
That was it .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was one of the biggest reliefs I 've felt in my life .
It was a weight being taken off , it was overwhelming , very very emotional .
`` We just want to be able to deliver hospitality to people in any way .
If that 's talking to them on the phone or on Instagram , or delivering some natural wine , that 's just what we 're craving . ''
Another bar and restaurant owner keeping busy on lockdown is Chris Herbert from The Hive in Stretford .
The Hive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government guidance forced it to lock up - timing that Chris says 'was n't ideal ' .
But with the extra time he 's had before opening properly , he 's converted the mezzanine inside into a bar .
He said : `` It was always the plan to turn that into an upstairs bar - but not until next year .
`` But with all this time we decided to just plough some more money in and get that done now , it 's a private dining space now that families will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's been a massive investment for us , so it 's been absolutely awful to not have any money coming in .
But on the plus side we have managed to get the place completely finished .
Less of a silver lining , more of a copper lining ! ''
There 's been plenty of money put into the project , much of it going to buy produce which will never be served to paying customers .
Chris continued : `` We 've had to get rid of so much produce .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a good selection of wines and spirits that are okay .
But our beers are n't going to be any good - we 've lost money with those .
`` I live a seven minute walk from here so I 've been using the space as a gym - but I did think about coming down and drinking the rest of the beer !
`` We initially thought we 'd be in lockdown for four of five weeks , nothing on this scale .
`` The government guidance is all a bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work out how we 'll operate properly come July . ''
The bar will have to reduce its capacity to maintain two metre social distancing , which will pile on even more financial pressure .
Chris estimates that the restaurant will need to be at full capacity , constantly , for them to make it work .
`` I feel sorry for smaller places near us in Chorlton and Stretford who do n't have that space , '' he said .
`` Two metres is pretty massive . ''
The Hive was billed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a family-friendly restaurant , but with sport on pause for now too , its bosses are having to rethink .
Chris said : `` We 'll be launching as a restaurant in July , and then if it 's safe to open bars and nightclubs down the line then we 'll start more of a bar operation then .
`` We 'll be closing for an hour in the middle of each day too to deep-clean everything .
`` I think it 's actually easier for us because we 're not established .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ re-training people - we 've been planning for months anyway so now we just have to change our plans a bit . ''
The Hive thought about offering deliveries , but has found that most delivery services require a food hygiene rating before joining - and because they never opened properly , they 're missing that paperwork .
`` It was heart-breaking to see what happened , but we 're going to come back stronger .
`` We 've had more time to prepare , but obviously we 'd rather be open , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the community . ''
Vito 's Pizza Kitchen in Hale is another restaurant that 's standing poised , and empty .
The restaurant was due to launch in April , serving a family-friendly menu of New York style wood-fired pizzas .
It comes from the same team behind The Elk , a neighbourhood bar that 's also shuttered .
Manager James Brocklehurst described having his sites closed as 'heartbreaking ' .
The coronavirus pandemic and the UK 's lockdown has slowed down their progress with Vito 's too , as supply chains grind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Getting hold of the actual produce was okay , but lots of suppliers are closed - we 're still struggling to get fridges and freezers !
`` The fourth of July is what was pending , that 's , what , five weeks away ?
I just do n't know if we 'll be able to get everything in to function properly .
`` But we 've managed to do quite a bit of work in The Elk and take advantage of the down time .
Tried to keep busy .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It will be a long road back for all hospitality operators affected by lockdown - but the impact for those who never managed to plant roots could be even larger .

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Opening a restaurant is never easy - there's the concept, the menu, designing the space, marketing, PR, hiring your staff, picking the booze, and getting customers through the door.
Restaurant operators take a huge financial gamble to open their sites, with many not making it through the first year.
Manchester's scene is brighter than many other places in the UK.
Despite some high-profile closures in the last couple of years, the rate of openings has still outstripped the number of closures.
But then along came the coronavirus pandemic, hitting the hospitality industry particularly hard.
Restaurants, bars and pubs were ordered to lock up, residents told to stay home. Parts of the city centre normally teeming with people fell silent.
Many have boarded up the windows and called it a day for the time being. Others have launched take-away or cook-at-home meal kits.
But for those who hadn't even managed to get off the ground, it's not as simple as all that.
Higher Ground was a new restaurant that had had its doors open for only a matter of weeks when it was ordered by the government to close them again.
(Image: Kampus)
Taking over an old security cabin on stilts just across the water from Canal Street, it was an exciting and promising concept championing British produce and natural wines.
The duo behind Higher Ground at Kampus - Joseph Otway and Richard Cossins - met four years ago and have had the vision for the restaurant ever since.
Richard moved from New York to work on it. He said: "Our timelines finally aligned, and then this happened. But you can't plan for things like these, so we're trying not to get too hung up on it."
The physical location of the restaurant has caused problems during lockdown - with a waterway on one side, and an under-construction building on the other three, their access was largely cut off once building sites shut down.
Joesph took to delivering orders of natural wine on his push bike - a challenge for big orders - before Cloudwater boss Paul Jones stepped in to help.
With his help and his delivery infrastructure, they've branched out to veg boxes, meal kits, cheese and charcuterie kits, (which can be bought from highergroundmcr.co) and taken part in charity events for Eat Well MCR.
(Image: Kampus)
"We call him the life raft," Joseph said of Paul. "He didn't ask for anything in return, he just wanted to help. Without that, we just wouldn't have been able to get anything to anybody."
Richard said of the adjustments they've made: "We're so new and so fresh into it, so maintaining the activity was goal number one for us. We just wanted to keep busy."
Joseph said: "We haven't been able to generate the revenue we thought we'd be able to, but we've been able to keep our brand alive."
Higher Ground was only ever meant to be a residency, a temporary fixture in the building known as The Bungalow. Its time was due to be up next week.
But with Covid-19 throwing a spanner in the works, the team are deciding to stay put for longer.
Richard said: "We're still waiting on guidance. July 4 is just a date in the diary at the minute, we're having to be patient and wait for some more guidance."
Joseph added: "We never got a chance to activate this space. We have a great garden and it's been really hard to swallow that we've had six weeks of amazing weather and we've not been able to put people in the garden and serve them!"
The physical restaurant space is now acting as a temporary cafe for the builders who are returning to work at Kampus, which is allowing the Higher Ground team to test efficient ways of working with social distancing.
"It's getting us prepared for when we're due to actually open again," Joesph said. "Hopefully at a higher volume than just a few builders!"
It's been a busy - but not an easy - journey for the pair.
Joseph admitted: "I was pretty overwhelmed. When we saw things starting to close down, and before the furlough scheme was announced - we just knew that we'd have to stand by our staff through thick and thin.
"We decided that we couldn't walk away, we had to ride it out.
"That last weekend [before lockdown] it was clear that the wheels were starting to fall off.
"Reservations started cancelling, people weren't showing up. The night before lockdown, we served one customer. One lone, American customer. That was it.
"It was totally bizarre.
"The furlough scheme announcement - I think that was one of the biggest reliefs I've felt in my life. It was a weight being taken off, it was overwhelming, very very emotional.
"We just want to be able to deliver hospitality to people in any way. If that's talking to them on the phone or on Instagram, or delivering some natural wine, that's just what we're craving."
(Image: The Hive)
Another bar and restaurant owner keeping busy on lockdown is Chris Herbert from The Hive in Stretford.
The Hive was open for only two days before government guidance forced it to lock up - timing that Chris says 'wasn't ideal'.
But with the extra time he's had before opening properly, he's converted the mezzanine inside into a bar.
He said: "It was always the plan to turn that into an upstairs bar - but not until next year.
"But with all this time we decided to just plough some more money in and get that done now, it's a private dining space now that families will be able to book out.
(Image: The Hive)
"It's been a massive investment for us, so it's been absolutely awful to not have any money coming in. But on the plus side we have managed to get the place completely finished. Less of a silver lining, more of a copper lining!"
There's been plenty of money put into the project, much of it going to buy produce which will never be served to paying customers.
Chris continued: "We've had to get rid of so much produce. The bottles are okay, we've got a good selection of wines and spirits that are okay. But our beers aren't going to be any good - we've lost money with those.
"I live a seven minute walk from here so I've been using the space as a gym - but I did think about coming down and drinking the rest of the beer!
"We initially thought we'd be in lockdown for four of five weeks, nothing on this scale.
"The government guidance is all a bit wishy-washy, so it's hard to work out how we'll operate properly come July."
The bar will have to reduce its capacity to maintain two metre social distancing, which will pile on even more financial pressure.
Chris estimates that the restaurant will need to be at full capacity, constantly, for them to make it work.
(Image: The Hive)
"I feel sorry for smaller places near us in Chorlton and Stretford who don't have that space," he said. "Two metres is pretty massive."
The Hive was billed as a sports bar as well as a family-friendly restaurant, but with sport on pause for now too, its bosses are having to rethink.
Chris said: "We'll be launching as a restaurant in July, and then if it's safe to open bars and nightclubs down the line then we'll start more of a bar operation then.
"We'll be closing for an hour in the middle of each day too to deep-clean everything.
"I think it's actually easier for us because we're not established. We've not got to worry about re-training people - we've been planning for months anyway so now we just have to change our plans a bit."
The Hive thought about offering deliveries, but has found that most delivery services require a food hygiene rating before joining - and because they never opened properly, they're missing that paperwork.
"It was heart-breaking to see what happened, but we're going to come back stronger.
"We've had more time to prepare, but obviously we'd rather be open, making money and being a heart of the community."
(Image: The Elk)
Vito's Pizza Kitchen in Hale is another restaurant that's standing poised, and empty.
The restaurant was due to launch in April, serving a family-friendly menu of New York style wood-fired pizzas.
It comes from the same team behind The Elk, a neighbourhood bar that's also shuttered.
Manager James Brocklehurst described having his sites closed as 'heartbreaking'.
The coronavirus pandemic and the UK's lockdown has slowed down their progress with Vito's too, as supply chains grind to a near-halt.
He said: "Getting hold of the actual produce was okay, but lots of suppliers are closed - we're still struggling to get fridges and freezers!
"The fourth of July is what was pending, that's, what, five weeks away? I just don't know if we'll be able to get everything in to function properly.
"But we've managed to do quite a bit of work in The Elk and take advantage of the down time. Tried to keep busy. But it's all quite stressful."
It will be a long road back for all hospitality operators affected by lockdown - but the impact for those who never managed to plant roots could be even larger.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Man United have three games in eight days that will define their season

There was a graphic that surfaced on Twitter last week that showed Manchester United had the easiest run-in of any of the 20 Premier League teams , assessed by the average league position of the opposition they are due to face .
It 's certainly true that there is n't a great deal of trepidation on United 's remaining schedule , so perhaps it would be churlish to still complain about fixtures , but the calendar could certainly have dealt Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side a better hand .
United return to competitive action on Friday , June 19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cobwebs away with a crunch fixture against Tottenham Hotspur in North London .
That starts a run of three games in eight days , the outcome of which will be crucial in seeing whether United maintain momentum under Project Restart , or whether the summer slog will turn into a damp squib in July .
No amount of Old Trafford practice matches can get the United squad in tune for the advent of the real thing , especially when a gap of exactly 100 days without a competitive fixture ends with a tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hotspur Stadium against a Jose Mourinho desperate for revenge and a Spurs outfit who know only victory will keep their own Champions League hopes alive .
While United 's remaining fixture list might not be bringing many Stretford Enders out in a cold sweat , the first two Premier League games back are against two of their rivals for a Champions League spot .
After Tottenham United return to Old Trafford on Tuesday , June 24 , to face surprise package Sheffield United , who by then could be ahead of Solskjaer 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finish , with their game in hand against Aston Villa being played a week earlier .
Get those two games out of the way and United have a run of what looks like five very winnable fixtures , three of which are at Old Trafford , before a trip to Leicester City on the final day of the season .
The issue for United is those first two games will be crucial in determining their fate in the league and they come at a time when players will still be working their way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be a significant contributing factor .
Ideally Solskjaer 's men would have had time to build their way into these biggest fixtures , rather than starting with them , when their outcome will define the mood for the rest of what is left of the 2019/20 season .
Before the season was suspended on March 13 United were the form horse in the race for a top-four finish , securing league wins against Chelsea and Manchester City during an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions that involved them closing the gap on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At that stage United looked like they were going to reel in Frank Lampard 's side , but now they need to rediscover that momentum , but doing so against Tottenham and Sheffield United wo n't be easy .
Take six points from six and United must be favourites to finish fourth , but slip up and the narrative for the rest of the season changes .
These fixtures also come at a time when Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are easing their way back in .
While every player will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having not played in three months , Rashford 's absence from competitive action stretches back to the middle of January and Pogba 's to Boxing Day .
It would be understandable if they were handled gently in the first week of the season 's restart .
After navigating their potentially decisive top-four battles United will turn their attentions to the FA Cup on Saturday , June 27 .
The trip to Norwich City looks a comfortable one on paper , with Solsjaer 's side winning 3-1 at Carrow Road earlier in the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their FA Cup run has been impressive so far .
But this is still at a stage when upsets are perhaps more likely and having already knocked Tottenham out the Canaries might be beginning to think this could be their year in the cup .
The confidence United take to Carrow Road will be almost entirely influenced by what has happened over the previous week .
Increase that unbeaten run to 13 with at least one victory in there and the mood will be upbeat , but the demanding fixtures in the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'easy ' run-in is n't all it 's cracked up to be .

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There was a graphic that surfaced on Twitter last week that showed Manchester United had the easiest run-in of any of the 20 Premier League teams, assessed by the average league position of the opposition they are due to face.
It's certainly true that there isn't a great deal of trepidation on United's remaining schedule, so perhaps it would be churlish to still complain about fixtures, but the calendar could certainly have dealt Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side a better hand.
United return to competitive action on Friday, June 19, when they will attempt to blow the cobwebs away with a crunch fixture against Tottenham Hotspur in North London.
That starts a run of three games in eight days, the outcome of which will be crucial in seeing whether United maintain momentum under Project Restart, or whether the summer slog will turn into a damp squib in July.
No amount of Old Trafford practice matches can get the United squad in tune for the advent of the real thing, especially when a gap of exactly 100 days without a competitive fixture ends with a tough game straight away, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against a Jose Mourinho desperate for revenge and a Spurs outfit who know only victory will keep their own Champions League hopes alive.
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While United's remaining fixture list might not be bringing many Stretford Enders out in a cold sweat, the first two Premier League games back are against two of their rivals for a Champions League spot.
After Tottenham United return to Old Trafford on Tuesday, June 24, to face surprise package Sheffield United, who by then could be ahead of Solskjaer's side in the race for a top-four finish, with their game in hand against Aston Villa being played a week earlier.
Get those two games out of the way and United have a run of what looks like five very winnable fixtures, three of which are at Old Trafford, before a trip to Leicester City on the final day of the season.
The issue for United is those first two games will be crucial in determining their fate in the league and they come at a time when players will still be working their way back to match sharpness, when unpredictability will be a significant contributing factor.
Ideally Solskjaer's men would have had time to build their way into these biggest fixtures, rather than starting with them, when their outcome will define the mood for the rest of what is left of the 2019/20 season.
Before the season was suspended on March 13 United were the form horse in the race for a top-four finish, securing league wins against Chelsea and Manchester City during an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions that involved them closing the gap on the Blues in fourth to three points.
At that stage United looked like they were going to reel in Frank Lampard's side, but now they need to rediscover that momentum, but doing so against Tottenham and Sheffield United won't be easy.
Take six points from six and United must be favourites to finish fourth, but slip up and the narrative for the rest of the season changes.
These fixtures also come at a time when Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are easing their way back in. While every player will be searching for some level of match fitness having not played in three months, Rashford's absence from competitive action stretches back to the middle of January and Pogba's to Boxing Day. It would be understandable if they were handled gently in the first week of the season's restart.
After navigating their potentially decisive top-four battles United will turn their attentions to the FA Cup on Saturday, June 27. The trip to Norwich City looks a comfortable one on paper, with Solsjaer's side winning 3-1 at Carrow Road earlier in the season and 4-0 at Old Trafford, while their FA Cup run has been impressive so far.
But this is still at a stage when upsets are perhaps more likely and having already knocked Tottenham out the Canaries might be beginning to think this could be their year in the cup.
The confidence United take to Carrow Road will be almost entirely influenced by what has happened over the previous week. Increase that unbeaten run to 13 with at least one victory in there and the mood will be upbeat, but the demanding fixtures in the first week of Project Restart means United's 'easy' run-in isn't all it's cracked up to be.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Hollyoaks launches investigation after Rachel Adedeji accuses soap of racism

Hollyoaks has launched an investigation after actress Rachel Adedeji accused the soap of racism .
The 28-year-old soap star , who plays Lisa Loveday in the long-running Channel Four show , blasted Hollyoaks over its 'disappointing ' approach to the Black Lives Matter movement .
She said the soap 's response , a video featuring her co-star Kelle Bryant , was 'not as progressive as they think ' before listing racial injustices she claims to have encountered on set .
The soap has since issued a statement saying : `` Hollyoaks has zero tolerance on racism .
We are taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are investigating . ''
Posting to her Instagram and Twitter on Friday night Rachel said she was disappointed with Hollyoaks ’ approach to showing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and and shared a list of racial injustices she claims to have encountered .
She added : “ Did Black Lives Matter when a number of female black actors were forced to drastically change their hair , because if not , the viewers ‘ would not be able to tell them apart ' ?
The former X Factor contestant continued : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if over the last four years at Hollyoaks , I have only worked with ONE black director ?
” She then added : “ Honestly , the list goes on .
“ Having a black cast member speak on behalf of Hollyoaks to show that the work is being done is not as progressive as they think .
As a matter of fact , very little is being done behind the scenes . ''
Calling for change she said : `` Unfortunately , Hollyoaks ’ response seems to me performative and disingenuous .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Systemic changes must be put into practice .
`` Working at Hollyoaks is mostly positive , but the experiences I have encountered are a constant reminder of how difficult it is being a black woman in the industry .
`` I am no longer standing for it .
`` Putting out a podcast on racism and asking your black members to teach you how to tackle racism is the bare minimum .
And she ended with the message : “ I hope Hollyoaks delivers the same energy when # BlackLivesMatter is no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the X Factor in 2009 and joined the soap in 2016 , received a flood of support from her Hollyoaks castmates .
`` The truth will set you free !
!
!
Speak on it ! ''
tweeted Jacqueline Boatswain who played her on-screen mum Simone Loveday .
Karl Collins who played her dad Louis said : `` Well ... it will come as no surprise that I love this woman who I affectionately call 'darta ! '
I am so proud of her bravery !
Owen Warner who plays Romeo Quinn tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes to so much I never noticed before .
`` I promise to be better and stand by anybody experiencing discrimination , especially in the workplace .
`` So brave for speaking out on your experiences Rachel , sending love . ''
Haiesha Mistry who plays Yasmine Maalik told her : `` Rachel , you are so brave for speaking out .
Sending my love . ''
And Nikki Sanderson who plays Maxine Minniver said : `` I ’ m so sorry that you and some of our wonderful cast mates/crew have experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorry that I have been so unaware .
`` I stand by you , support you and love you lots .
Time for change . ''

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Hollyoaks has launched an investigation after actress Rachel Adedeji accused the soap of racism.
The 28-year-old soap star, who plays Lisa Loveday in the long-running Channel Four show, blasted Hollyoaks over its 'disappointing' approach to the Black Lives Matter movement.
She said the soap's response, a video featuring her co-star Kelle Bryant, was 'not as progressive as they think' before listing racial injustices she claims to have encountered on set.
The soap has since issued a statement saying: "Hollyoaks has zero tolerance on racism. We are taking Rachel Adedeji's comments extremely seriously and are investigating."
Posting to her Instagram and Twitter on Friday night Rachel said she was disappointed with Hollyoaks’ approach to showing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and and shared a list of racial injustices she claims to have encountered.
She added: “Did Black Lives Matter when a number of female black actors were forced to drastically change their hair, because if not, the viewers ‘would not be able to tell them apart'?
(Image: Rachel Adedeji)
The former X Factor contestant continued: “Do Black Lives really matter to you if over the last four years at Hollyoaks, I have only worked with ONE black director?”
She then added: “Honestly, the list goes on.
“Having a black cast member speak on behalf of Hollyoaks to show that the work is being done is not as progressive as they think. As a matter of fact, very little is being done behind the scenes."
Calling for change she said: "Unfortunately, Hollyoaks’ response seems to me performative and disingenuous.
"It starts within the workplace. Systemic changes must be put into practice.
"Working at Hollyoaks is mostly positive, but the experiences I have encountered are a constant reminder of how difficult it is being a black woman in the industry.
"I am no longer standing for it.
"Putting out a podcast on racism and asking your black members to teach you how to tackle racism is the bare minimum.
“THINK. DO BETTER."
(Image: Rachel Adedeji)
And she ended with the message: “I hope Hollyoaks delivers the same energy when #BlackLivesMatter is no longer trending.”
Rachel, who appeared on the X Factor in 2009 and joined the soap in 2016, received a flood of support from her Hollyoaks castmates.
"The truth will set you free!!! Speak on it!" tweeted Jacqueline Boatswain who played her on-screen mum Simone Loveday.
Karl Collins who played her dad Louis said: "Well... it will come as no surprise that I love this woman who I affectionately call 'darta!' I am so proud of her bravery!
"#speakyourtruth @RachelASongs
"#noliestold #BlackLivesMatterUK "#BlackLivesMatter."
Owen Warner who plays Romeo Quinn tweeted: "Recent events have opened my eyes to so much I never noticed before.
"I promise to be better and stand by anybody experiencing discrimination, especially in the workplace.
"So brave for speaking out on your experiences Rachel, sending love."
Haiesha Mistry who plays Yasmine Maalik told her: "Rachel, you are so brave for speaking out. Sending my love."
And Nikki Sanderson who plays Maxine Minniver said: "I’m so sorry that you and some of our wonderful cast mates/crew have experienced such horrific abuse.
"I am sorry that I have been so unaware.
"I stand by you, support you and love you lots. Time for change."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Next summer's school exams may be further delayed, parents have been warned

Parents have reportedly been warned by that their children 's exams could face further disruption with delays expected until next summer .
Exam regulator Ofqual has begun making contingency plans for next summer 's exams as pupils attempt to regain months of lost learning , according to The Sunday Times .
The regulator is considering pushing exams from May to as late as July and continuing this summer 's emergency marking system .
An Ofqual spokeswoman told the PA news agency that the regulator recognised pupils , parents and teachers were concerned about disruptions caused by the pandemic .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure exams and assessments are as fair as possible and we are working closely with the Department for Education , exam boards and groups representing teachers , schools and colleges , to carefully consider a range of possible measures .
`` We will provide further information in the coming weeks . ''
Schools began a phased reopening on June 1 , with early years and year 1 and 2 first through the doors .
Year 10 and 12 students are expected to follow in the coming weeks , however , many schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The latest to delay reopening is Blackburn and Darwen Council , which runs 85 schools in Lancashire .
They emailed local schools on Friday evening advising them not to reopen on Monday morning .
The same advice has been given by public health officials in Tameside , Greater Manchester , to delay reopening for pupils other than vulnerable children and those of key workers , to June 22 .
This is due to concerns in the North West that the R value has risen above one meaning coronavirus is still spreading at @ @ @ @ @

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Parents have reportedly been warned by that their children's exams could face further disruption with delays expected until next summer.
Exam regulator Ofqual has begun making contingency plans for next summer's exams as pupils attempt to regain months of lost learning, according to The Sunday Times.
The regulator is considering pushing exams from May to as late as July and continuing this summer's emergency marking system.
An Ofqual spokeswoman told the PA news agency that the regulator recognised pupils, parents and teachers were concerned about disruptions caused by the pandemic.
She said: "Our overriding aim is to ensure exams and assessments are as fair as possible and we are working closely with the Department for Education, exam boards and groups representing teachers, schools and colleges, to carefully consider a range of possible measures.
"We will provide further information in the coming weeks."
Schools began a phased reopening on June 1, with early years and year 1 and 2 first through the doors.
Year 10 and 12 students are expected to follow in the coming weeks, however, many schools have made the decision to remain closed.
The latest to delay reopening is Blackburn and Darwen Council, which runs 85 schools in Lancashire. They emailed local schools on Friday evening advising them not to reopen on Monday morning.
The same advice has been given by public health officials in Tameside, Greater Manchester, to delay reopening for pupils other than vulnerable children and those of key workers, to June 22.
This is due to concerns in the North West that the R value has risen above one meaning coronavirus is still spreading at too hight a rate.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Kate Garraway on the way son is dealing with Derek Draper's coronavirus battle

Kate Garraway has shared the heartbreaking way that her son has been dealing with his dad 's coronavirus battle .
The Good Morning Britain presenter revealed on Friday that doctors have warned her that Derek may never fully recover from his battle with coronavirus .
The 52-year-old former Labour advisor was admitted to hospital with symptoms of the disease at the end of March .
He has now been in hospital for almost 10 weeks after being put into an induced coma but despite now testing negative for Covid-19 , the illness has `` wreaked extraordinary damage '' .
Wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bravery as she gives regular update on her husband 's condition - with whom she shared two children Darcey and Billy .
Speaking to The Sun , Kate has now emotionally discussed how her children are dealing with their dad being poorly , including how 10-year-old Billy sleeps beside his dad ’ s empty bed each night .
The presenter said : `` Derek is such an amazing dad .
He ’ s brilliant with the kids , and that ’ s one of the reasons why this is so hard .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` One of the things that makes it so sad is that I know he would have loved this , our time together in lockdown .
He was never happier than being in this house , just the four of us . ''
She added : `` He is such a homebody .
He would say : 'It 's just you , me and the kids ' and he 'd be so happy just pottering about , being here and doing a bit of work on his computer .
`` Much as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he loved coming back home . ''
Kate also said that nobody is allowed to use Derek ’ s favourite chair which is in the garden and waiting for his return .
`` No one is allowed to sit in that .
It 's Derek 's .
He sits there when it 's sunny and says , 'It 's so lovely here — who needs posh Tuscany ? '
'' she said .
Over the weekend , Kate has said that her husband could be `` stuck in a coma forever '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level of loss '' .
She said : `` We may lose him even if we do n't lose him .
If he does n't wake up , then he 's sort of lost anyway… not that I 'd love him any less or ever give up . ''

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Kate Garraway has shared the heartbreaking way that her son has been dealing with his dad's coronavirus battle.
The Good Morning Britain presenter revealed on Friday that doctors have warned her that Derek may never fully recover from his battle with coronavirus.
The 52-year-old former Labour advisor was admitted to hospital with symptoms of the disease at the end of March.
He has now been in hospital for almost 10 weeks after being put into an induced coma but despite now testing negative for Covid-19, the illness has "wreaked extraordinary damage".
Wife Kate has been continuously praised for her bravery as she gives regular update on her husband's condition - with whom she shared two children Darcey and Billy.
Speaking to The Sun, Kate has now emotionally discussed how her children are dealing with their dad being poorly, including how 10-year-old Billy sleeps beside his dad’s empty bed each night.
The presenter said: "Derek is such an amazing dad. He’s brilliant with the kids, and that’s one of the reasons why this is so hard. It just doesn't feel right without him.
"One of the things that makes it so sad is that I know he would have loved this, our time together in lockdown. He was never happier than being in this house, just the four of us."
She added: "He is such a homebody. He would say: 'It's just you, me and the kids' and he'd be so happy just pottering about, being here and doing a bit of work on his computer.
(Image: Mirrorpix)
"Much as he loved his friends and going out, he loved coming back home."
Kate also said that nobody is allowed to use Derek’s favourite chair which is in the garden and waiting for his return.
"No one is allowed to sit in that. It's Derek's. He sits there when it's sunny and says, 'It's so lovely here — who needs posh Tuscany?'" she said.
Over the weekend, Kate has said that her husband could be "stuck in a coma forever" and described it as a "second level of loss".
She said: "We may lose him even if we don't lose him. If he doesn't wake up, then he's sort of lost anyway… not that I'd love him any less or ever give up."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Man United morning headlines as United return to Old Trafford for training match

manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can not wait for the return of the Premier League .
United return to action against Tottenham on June 19 , before coming up against Sheffield United the following Wednesday .
United will then travel to Norwich City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on June 28 , before another long trip down to Brighton the following Tuesday .
“ We ’ ve been looking forward to these games for ages really , ” Solskjaer .
“ We more or less knew what the fixtures were going to be early on .
There was a little tweak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead of Brighton .
“ It does make it feel like ‘ yes , we ’ re here soon ’ .
” United back in action at Old Trafford United took at Old Trafford on Saturday as they prepare for their Premier League return .
United split their squad into two teams for the practice game , with star midfielders Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes on opposing sides .
Opinion : Pogba still a hugely valuable asset at Old Trafford Paul Pogba needs to be given a reason to stay at United beyond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future , United ’ s decision to field Pogba and Bruno Fernandes on different sides for their practice match yesterday only further fuelled the intrigue ahead of the Premier League return .
Fay writes : “ As has been the case since he even first joined the club , Pogba ’ s influence and intrigue goes far beyond his actions on the pitch , but he remains a hugely valuable asset and one which United must continue to embrace .
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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cannot wait for the return of the Premier League.
United return to action against Tottenham on June 19, before coming up against Sheffield United the following Wednesday.
United will then travel to Norwich City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on June 28, before another long trip down to Brighton the following Tuesday.
“We’ve been looking forward to these games for ages really,” Solskjaer told the club website .
“We more or less knew what the fixtures were going to be early on. There was a little tweak with Sheffield United being the second one instead of Brighton.
“It does make it feel like ‘yes, we’re here soon’.”
United back in action at Old Trafford
United took took part in a behind-closed-doors training fixture at Old Trafford on Saturday as they prepare for their Premier League return.
United split their squad into two teams for the practice game, with star midfielders Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes on opposing sides.
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Opinion: Pogba still a hugely valuable asset at Old Trafford
Paul Pogba needs to be given a reason to stay at United beyond this season amid continued doubts over his future, writes the MEN's Rich Fay.
United’s decision to field Pogba and Bruno Fernandes on different sides for their practice match yesterday only further fuelled the intrigue ahead of the Premier League return.
Fay writes: “As has been the case since he even first joined the club, Pogba’s influence and intrigue goes far beyond his actions on the pitch, but he remains a hugely valuable asset and one which United must continue to embrace.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Rooney disagrees with Ferguson over Man United great Keane

Wayne Rooney has defended Roy Keane over the infamous MUTV interview that ultimately led to the end of the Irishman 's Manchester United career .
Keane 's interview with the club 's in-house broadcaster was never aired as he took aim at some of United 's players after a 4-1 defeat to Middlesbrough in 2005 .
Titled 'Roy Keane plays the pundit ' , the club captain criticised players including Darren Fletcher , Kieran Richardson and Rio Ferdinand , but the content angered Sir Alex Ferguson , who later said Keane `` absolutely overstepped his mark '' .
The fallout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time at the club and the relationship between captain and manager has never recovered .
But Rooney , who had only been at Old Trafford for just over a year when the defeat at the Riverside Stadium arrived , has revealed he agreed with Keane 's assessment .
`` I was at United when he gave his infamous MUTV interview but disagree with how it ’ s portrayed .
Roy was supposedly too critical of his team-mates but I ’ ve watched the video and there ’ s nothing wrong with it at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday Times column .
`` He said that players can ’ t pass the ball ten yards and they ’ re playing for Manchester United and it ’ s not good enough .
Well , he ’ s right . ''
Rooney also revealed that Keane was the person he most wanted to impress on his first day at United in the summer of 2004 , rather than Ferguson , such was his presence on the pitch and at the training ground .
`` Now Roy Keane was vocal .
He had an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training session thinking , ' I need to impress him . '
Not the manager .
Him , '' Rooney said .
Rooney went on to captain United himself and revealed he sat down with two of the club 's senior players to discuss the best approach to being skipper of such a prestigious club .
`` When I took over United ’ s captaincy I sat down with Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher to get their opinion on what was needed by the group , '' he said .
`` We came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would create an app for foreign players so if they were stuck for schools , restaurants , whatever , all the information would be there .
Out of that , the club produced a booklet .
`` We wanted chefs to visit young players ’ houses once a week to teach them cooking and to help their independence .
I took the squad out for a meal because I think it ’ s important to create an environment that ’ s not all about football , where players bond in their social time @ @

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Wayne Rooney has defended Roy Keane over the infamous MUTV interview that ultimately led to the end of the Irishman's Manchester United career.
Keane's interview with the club's in-house broadcaster was never aired as he took aim at some of United's players after a 4-1 defeat to Middlesbrough in 2005.
Titled 'Roy Keane plays the pundit', the club captain criticised players including Darren Fletcher, Kieran Richardson and Rio Ferdinand, but the content angered Sir Alex Ferguson, who later said Keane "absolutely overstepped his mark".
The fallout led to the end of Keane's time at the club and the relationship between captain and manager has never recovered.
But Rooney, who had only been at Old Trafford for just over a year when the defeat at the Riverside Stadium arrived, has revealed he agreed with Keane's assessment.
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"I was at United when he gave his infamous MUTV interview but disagree with how it’s portrayed. Roy was supposedly too critical of his team-mates but I’ve watched the video and there’s nothing wrong with it at all," Rooney wrote in his Sunday Times column.
"He said that players can’t pass the ball ten yards and they’re playing for Manchester United and it’s not good enough. Well, he’s right."
Rooney also revealed that Keane was the person he most wanted to impress on his first day at United in the summer of 2004, rather than Ferguson, such was his presence on the pitch and at the training ground.
"Now Roy Keane was vocal. He had an aura. I remember my first United training session thinking, 'I need to impress him.' Not the manager. Him," Rooney said.
Rooney went on to captain United himself and revealed he sat down with two of the club's senior players to discuss the best approach to being skipper of such a prestigious club.
"When I took over United’s captaincy I sat down with Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher to get their opinion on what was needed by the group," he said.
"We came up with the idea that the club would create an app for foreign players so if they were stuck for schools, restaurants, whatever, all the information would be there. Out of that, the club produced a booklet.
"We wanted chefs to visit young players’ houses once a week to teach them cooking and to help their independence. I took the squad out for a meal because I think it’s important to create an environment that’s not all about football, where players bond in their social time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Sunday Brunch viewers in stitches as host Tim Lovejoy takes 'epic' tumble

It 's been made pretty clear over the years that with live TV , anything can happen .
And poor Tim Lovejoy has proved that once again after taking a tumble on Sunday Brunch .
The presenter and co-host Simon Rimmer returned to the Channel 4 studio under social-distancing guidelines at the end of May much to viewers delight .
And now they have been left in stitches once again thanks to Tim 's mishap right at the top of today 's show .
Tim and Simon would just introducing viewers to the latest installment of Sunday Brunch and Tim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a skip and jump but as he did , he tumbled to the floor and into the back of the set behind him .
Simon let out a gasp but realised he could n't help his presenting buddy due to the social-distancing measures in place .
`` I ca n't even help you up , '' Simon said standing two-meters away slightly surprised by what had happened as Tim peeled himself away from the floor .
`` On the show this morning , '' Tim continued looking a bit winded by his little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bizu , to stop laughing .
But even from home , viewers were laughing .
`` @ timlovejoy best Sunday morning present ever .
Genuinely hope you 're ok though , '' tweeted one .
Another said : `` Yo @ timlovejoy , that fall after the opening sequence to this mornings @ SundayBrunchC4 is totally one to remember ! ''
`` Best ever beginning to # SundayBrunch today , '' added a third and a fourth said : `` @ timlovejoy just made my Sunday . ''
While others added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' and `` When your trying to stay positive but life has other plans .
Epic fall by Tim Lovejoy . ''
But in case you were concerned , Tim is absolutely fine as Sunday Brunch tweeted : `` Well that 's one way to start the show !
Be careful @ timlovejoy ! ''
before adding : `` We can confirm Tim is okay . ''

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It's been made pretty clear over the years that with live TV, anything can happen.
And poor Tim Lovejoy has proved that once again after taking a tumble on Sunday Brunch.
The presenter and co-host Simon Rimmer returned to the Channel 4 studio under social-distancing guidelines at the end of May much to viewers delight.
And now they have been left in stitches once again thanks to Tim's mishap right at the top of today's show.
Tim and Simon would just introducing viewers to the latest installment of Sunday Brunch and Tim appeared to be doing a bit of a skip and jump but as he did, he tumbled to the floor and into the back of the set behind him.
Simon let out a gasp but realised he couldn't help his presenting buddy due to the social-distancing measures in place.
"I can't even help you up," Simon said standing two-meters away slightly surprised by what had happened as Tim peeled himself away from the floor.
"On the show this morning," Tim continued looking a bit winded by his little fall before telling guest, singer Izzy Bizu, to stop laughing.
But even from home, viewers were laughing.
"@timlovejoy best Sunday morning present ever. Genuinely hope you're ok though," tweeted one.
Another said: "Yo @timlovejoy, that fall after the opening sequence to this mornings @SundayBrunchC4 is totally one to remember!"
"Best ever beginning to #SundayBrunch today," added a third and a fourth said: "@timlovejoy just made my Sunday."
While others added: "The gift that just keeps on giving," and "When your trying to stay positive but life has other plans. Epic fall by Tim Lovejoy."
But in case you were concerned, Tim is absolutely fine as Sunday Brunch tweeted: "Well that's one way to start the show! Be careful @timlovejoy!" before adding: "We can confirm Tim is okay."
Sunday Brunch airs Sunday from 9.30am on Channel 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Can you recognise these Manchester streets from this one picture?

Manchester city centre is an ever-changing beast , with cranes pulling up glassy skyscrapers and mill-style buildings constantly .
Some @ @ @ @ @ the last decades while others are completely unrecognisable .
With so many of us working @ @ @ @ @ might have been months since you last took a walk around Manchester 's streets .
@ @ @ @ @ , or even if you live in the city centre , do you think you @ @ @ @ @ Can you tell your Canal Street from your Redhill Street , your Portland from your @ @ @ @ @ below and see how you get on , challenge your friends , and post your @ @ @ @ @ .
There are no prizes for getting full marks - just your own satisfaction .
@ @ @ @ @ guess .
Some of them are easy , some are a little trickier , and @ @ @ @ @ there that are bound to trip a few of you up .

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Manchester city centre is an ever-changing beast, with cranes pulling up glassy skyscrapers and mill-style buildings constantly.
Some streets have barely changed in the last decades while others are completely unrecognisable.
With so many of us working from home now, it might have been months since you last took a walk around Manchester's streets.
And even when you did, or even if you live in the city centre, do you think you've been paying attention?
Can you tell your Canal Street from your Redhill Street, your Portland from your Princess?
Take the quiz below and see how you get on, challenge your friends, and post your scores in the comments below.
There are no prizes for getting full marks - just your own satisfaction.
There are 14 streets to guess. Some of them are easy, some are a little trickier, and there are a few in there that are bound to trip a few of you up.