themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--I'm A Celebrity's Victoria Derbyshire opens up about her cancer diagnosis

Victoria Derbyshire has opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis in a frank chat with her I 'm A Celebrity campmate Jessica Plummer .
In a moving discussion the BBC newsreader and journalist told how she owes the NHS for saving her life .
The 52-year-old mother-of-two , from Ramsbottom , was diagnosed in 2015 and had reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy .
After six sessions of chemotherapy and 30 sessions of radiotherapy she was given the all-clear from doctors .
In 2018 Victoria published a book based on her video diary called Dear Cancer , Love Victoria which shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also took part in ITV ’ s show The Real Full Monty to raise awareness of cancer .
As former EastEnders actress Jessica pumped the water to have a shower in the castle bathroom she asked Victoria about her cancer and if she 'd had health insurance .
And Victoria replied : `` No the NHS .
Amazing .
`` NHS are superb .
They saved my life .
They saved my life , you know . ''
Recalling how she found out she had cancer she said : `` So I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and getting undressed in the bathroom , I think I 'd had a bath , and I just looked in the mirror and my right breast was about two inches lower than my left . ''
Jess exclaimed : `` I have a boob lower than my other boob . ''
And Victoria urged her not to worry when she said it had been like that for a long time .
`` So that 's your normal , '' she said .
`` I knew that was n't how I normally looked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ become inverted so it was as though someone was pulling it backwards , do you know what I mean ?
`` Honestly , I thought 'that looks weird ' oh I 'll just sort that tomorrow .
I did not think anything .
I did n't . ''
Five days later it was confirmed she had breast cancer .
Asked how Victoria 's husband Mark reacted to the news she told Jessica : `` We could barely speak , you know .
We could barely speak to each other .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just had no words because honestly all I was thinking was ' I 'm going to die .
Seriously I 'm going to die . '
`` And then , I thought ' I 'm not going to see my boys grow up , I 'm not going to grow old with Mark . '
`` I just thought 'my luck 's run out , you know . '
'' Describing her cancer she told her I 'm A Celebrity campmate : `` It was all over .
It was disparate .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like , how would I describe it , if you had loads of string all messed up it was like that , sort of long bits , it was all over the place .
`` It was n't a solid lump which is why you need all that chemo and then targeted radiotherapy . ''
She added : `` Most women think you 're looking for a lump , actually you 're not , you 're looking for your ... '' '' Your breasts look different to how they normally look .
Do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But if you get it early it 's totally doable .
You will survive . ''
Jess said about their chat : `` Ive never had that conversation before in my life with anyone .
`` It 's an honour to feel like she could be that open with me . ''
And Victoria said : `` I am really passionate about talking to people about breast cancer .
I 'm so open about it , even though it was recounting some painful times .
`` I loved having a young woman asking @ @ @ @ @

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Victoria Derbyshire has opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis in a frank chat with her I'm A Celebrity campmate Jessica Plummer.
In a moving discussion the BBC newsreader and journalist told how she owes the NHS for saving her life.
The 52-year-old mother-of-two, from Ramsbottom, was diagnosed in 2015 and had reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy.
After six sessions of chemotherapy and 30 sessions of radiotherapy she was given the all-clear from doctors.
(Image: Victoria Derbyshire/YouTube)
In 2018 Victoria published a book based on her video diary called Dear Cancer, Love Victoria which shared her experiences following her diagnosis. She also took part in ITV’s show The Real Full Monty to raise awareness of cancer.
As former EastEnders actress Jessica pumped the water to have a shower in the castle bathroom she asked Victoria about her cancer and if she'd had health insurance.
And Victoria replied: "No the NHS. Amazing.
"NHS are superb. They saved my life. They saved my life, you know."
(Image: ITV)
Recalling how she found out she had cancer she said: "So I was going to bed on a Sunday night and getting undressed in the bathroom, I think I'd had a bath, and I just looked in the mirror and my right breast was about two inches lower than my left."
Jess exclaimed: "I have a boob lower than my other boob."
And Victoria urged her not to worry when she said it had been like that for a long time.
"So that's your normal," she said.
"I knew that wasn't how I normally looked. Not only that, the nipple had become inverted so it was as though someone was pulling it backwards, do you know what I mean?
(Image: ITV)
"Honestly, I thought 'that looks weird' oh I'll just sort that tomorrow. I did not think anything. I didn't."
Five days later it was confirmed she had breast cancer.
Asked how Victoria's husband Mark reacted to the news she told Jessica: "We could barely speak, you know. We could barely speak to each other.
"We are talkers, we are open and we just had no words because honestly all I was thinking was 'I'm going to die. Seriously I'm going to die.'
(Image: ITV)
"And then, I thought 'I'm not going to see my boys grow up, I'm not going to grow old with Mark.'
"I just thought 'my luck's run out, you know.'"
Describing her cancer she told her I'm A Celebrity campmate: "It was all over. It was disparate. It wasn't a lump. It was like, how would I describe it, if you had loads of string all messed up it was like that, sort of long bits, it was all over the place.
"It wasn't a solid lump which is why you need all that chemo and then targeted radiotherapy."
She added: "Most women think you're looking for a lump, actually you're not, you're looking for your..."
"Change?" asked Jess.
And Victoria agreed: "Exactly.
"Your breasts look different to how they normally look. Do you know what I mean?
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"But if you get it early it's totally doable. You will survive."
Jess said about their chat: "Ive never had that conversation before in my life with anyone.
"It's an honour to feel like she could be that open with me."
And Victoria said: "I am really passionate about talking to people about breast cancer. I'm so open about it, even though it was recounting some painful times.
"I loved having a young woman asking me about it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--Shane Richie to introduce Victoria to her teen crush after I'm A Celebrity

The I 'm A Celebrity campmates have been getting along famously - and Shane Richie has just secured his friendship with Victoria Derbyshire by saying he 'll introduce her to her teen heartthrob when their castle experience ends .
BBC presenter and journalist Victoria revealed her teenage crush was Nick Heyward from the 80s band Haircut 100 .
The band are known for hits including Love Plus One and Fantastic Day .
Victoria , 52 , from Ramsbottom , confessed on the ITV reality show to having posters on her wall and being part of the band ’ s official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who played Alfie Moon in the BBC One soap , then revealed he knows the musician and will arrange for them to meet .
He said : “ He 's a mate of mine .
He ’ d love the fact that you like him .
`` You ’ d just lick his face and say ' I love you Nick ' .
And he ’ s still a good-looking man.
” Victoria said : “ Nick , if you are watching , I want to tell you kind of stole my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bury very happy.
” Shane , 56 , has opened up to his fellow celebrities staying in Gwyrch Castle , north Wales , about his past career .
He told them about the time he was the face of Daz washing detergent in the nineties , ads which have been doing the rounds on social media since he joined the I 'm A Celebrity line-up .
Shane said he had asked for what he thought was a huge amount of money for the doorstep challenge ads .
But to his surprise they agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screen star was taken to the hearts of TV viewers as lovable Alfie from 2002 to 2019 .
In 2003 he had a number 2 hit in the UK singles chart in with his Children in Need cover version of Wham !
's I 'm Your Man .

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The I'm A Celebrity campmates have been getting along famously - and Shane Richie has just secured his friendship with Victoria Derbyshire by saying he'll introduce her to her teen heartthrob when their castle experience ends.
BBC presenter and journalist Victoria revealed her teenage crush was Nick Heyward from the 80s band Haircut 100.
The band are known for hits including Love Plus One and Fantastic Day.
Victoria, 52, from Ramsbottom, confessed on the ITV reality show to having posters on her wall and being part of the band’s official fan club.
(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Former EastEnders actor Shane, who played Alfie Moon in the BBC One soap, then revealed he knows the musician and will arrange for them to meet.
He said: “He's a mate of mine. He’d love the fact that you like him.
"You’d just lick his face and say 'I love you Nick'. And he’s still a good-looking man.”
Victoria said: “Nick, if you are watching, I want to tell you kind of stole my heart and made one 14-year-old girl from Bury very happy.”
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Shane, 56, has opened up to his fellow celebrities staying in Gwyrch Castle, north Wales, about his past career.
He told them about the time he was the face of Daz washing detergent in the nineties, ads which have been doing the rounds on social media since he joined the I'm A Celebrity line-up.
Shane said he had asked for what he thought was a huge amount of money for the doorstep challenge ads.
But to his surprise they agreed to the figure.
The stage and screen star was taken to the hearts of TV viewers as lovable Alfie from 2002 to 2019.
In 2003 he had a number 2 hit in the UK singles chart in with his Children in Need cover version of Wham!'s I'm Your Man.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--Nani signed for Man United because of Ronaldo, Quieroz and Ferguson

Nani says Manchester United 's Portuguese connections played a big role in convincing him to join the club in 2007 .
United strengthened their attacking options when they lured Nani from Sporting Lisbon 13 years ago , with the winger winning a Premier League and Champions League double in his debut campaign .
Nani won 12 trophies in total during his spell at Old Trafford , even being named in the PFA Team of the Year as United won the Premier League trophy in 2011 .
The Portuguese winger is fondly remembered for his time at the club but things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not listened to advice from his agent .
Manchester United returned to winning ways in the Champions League with a 4-1 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir at Old Trafford .
Bruno Fernandes ' brace set Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side on course for a third successive win , with Marcus Rashford and Daniel James also on the scoresheet .
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Nani had plenty of offers on the table after his breakthrough at Sporting , but it was the influence of compatriots Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Queiroz which convinced him to move to Manchester , along with the opportunity to work with legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson .
`` In such a short time , I had so many teams trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the future , and obviously it was very important that my agent gave me some good advice , '' Nani told Utd Unscripted .
`` So he did .
He said : 'If you go to Man United , Cristiano is already there , you have Carlos Queiroz who is Portuguese , they can both help you .
Plus the coach , Sir Alex Ferguson , is someone who will invest in the young lads .
When he brings them , he does something with them .
He doesn ’ t just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t do your best . '
`` As soon as I heard that , I said : 'Ok , I want to go to Man United . '
He did his job with the club and when I arrived , it was amazing .
`` When you see these people on TV , you don ’ t see them as just normal people .
But they were just completely normal .
They helped me a lot and it was so easy for me to fit into the team and get so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ culture , to everything in the club . ''

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Nani says Manchester United's Portuguese connections played a big role in convincing him to join the club in 2007.
United strengthened their attacking options when they lured Nani from Sporting Lisbon 13 years ago, with the winger winning a Premier League and Champions League double in his debut campaign.
Nani won 12 trophies in total during his spell at Old Trafford, even being named in the PFA Team of the Year as United won the Premier League trophy in 2011.
The Portuguese winger is fondly remembered for his time at the club but things might have turned out differently had he not listened to advice from his agent.
Nani had plenty of offers on the table after his breakthrough at Sporting, but it was the influence of compatriots Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Queiroz which convinced him to move to Manchester, along with the opportunity to work with legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
"In such a short time, I had so many teams trying to buy me and invest in me for the future, and obviously it was very important that my agent gave me some good advice," Nani told Utd Unscripted.
"So he did. He said: 'If you go to Man United, Cristiano is already there, you have Carlos Queiroz who is Portuguese, they can both help you. Plus the coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, is someone who will invest in the young lads. When he brings them, he does something with them. He doesn’t just leave it as your problem if you don’t do your best.'
"As soon as I heard that, I said: 'Ok, I want to go to Man United.' He did his job with the club and when I arrived, it was amazing.
"When you see these people on TV, you don’t see them as just normal people. But they were just completely normal. They helped me a lot and it was so easy for me to fit into the team and get so used to the players, to the culture, to everything in the club."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--Latest Greater Manchester infection rates

Coronavirus infection rates in Greater Manchester continue to fall and are down by over a third from last week .
The latest data from Public Health England shows the rate for the region is now 230.6 per 100,000 of population .
That is down 36 per cent on last week .
It is still above the national rate of 186.7 but the rate is falling faster than the country as a whole .
Rates are currently falling fastest in Salford .
There were 492 cases in Salford for week ending November 24 , down from 982 meaning the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
It also means the borough 's infection rate , now 190.1 , has dropped below 200 for first time since September 24 .
The rate in Tameside , now 192.9 , has also gone below 200 , for first time since September 28 .
There were 437 cases there in the last seven days , down 345 on the previous seven a drop of 44 percent .
There was a similar drop in Trafford There were 337 cases in the week ending November 24 , down by 274 week-on-week , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 142 means it has the lowest infection rate in the region and is even below the England-wide rate of 175.5 .
There was anger from residents this week about the decision to put the borough into Tier 3 restrictions when national lockdown ends .
The rate in Stockport , now 176.9 , is also just marginally above the national average now having dropped by 37pc week-on-week .
Bolton saw the slowest decrease , of 29pc with the rate the third highest in the region at 272 .
Manchester 's rate , now 219.2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There were 1,212 cases in the city in the last seven days , down by 581 on the previous seven , a decrease of 32pc .
The entire region will be placed back under Tier 3 restrictions next week when the national lockdown ends on Wednesday , December 2 .
The two areas with the highest rates , Rochdale at 312 and Oldham at 310.4 both saw a 34pc week-on-week decrease in the number of cases .
Today the Twitter account for the Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham 's office said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ falling we will be able to get back to more of the things we all love to do .
`` So let 's all keep at it , for each other . ''

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Coronavirus infection rates in Greater Manchester continue to fall and are down by over a third from last week.
The latest data from Public Health England shows the rate for the region is now 230.6 per 100,000 of population.
That is down 36 per cent on last week.
It is still above the national rate of 186.7 but the rate is falling faster than the country as a whole.
Rates are currently falling fastest in Salford.
There were 492 cases in Salford for week ending November 24,down from 982 meaning the number of cases has fallen by half in a week.
It also means the borough's infection rate, now 190.1, has dropped below 200 for first time since September 24.
The rate in Tameside, now 192.9, has also gone below 200, for first time since September 28.
There were 437 cases there in the last seven days, down 345 on the previous seven a drop of 44 percent.
There was a similar drop in Trafford
There were 337 cases in the week ending November 24, down by 274 week-on-week, a decrease of 45pc.
Its rate of 142 means it has the lowest infection rate in the region and is even below the England-wide rate of 175.5.
There was anger from residents this week about the decision to put the borough into Tier 3 restrictions when national lockdown ends.
The rate in Stockport,now 176.9, is also just marginally above the national average now having dropped by 37pc week-on-week.
Bolton saw the slowest decrease, of 29pc with the rate the third highest in the region at 272.
Manchester's rate, now 219.2 is down by just over a third.
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There were 1,212 cases in the city in the last seven days, down by 581 on the previous seven, a decrease of 32pc.
The entire region will be placed back under Tier 3 restrictions next week when the national lockdown ends on Wednesday, December 2.
The two areas with the highest rates, Rochdale at 312 and Oldham at 310.4 both saw a 34pc week-on-week decrease in the number of cases.
Today the Twitter account for the Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's office said: "If our coronavirus rates keep on falling we will be able to get back to more of the things we all love to do.
"So let's all keep at it, for each other."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--Man United 'deepen interest' in Ousmane Dembele and more rumours

Manchester United have 'deepened ' their interest in signing Ousmane Dembele next year , according to the latest transfer gossip at least .
United considered a move for the Barcelona winger in the summer transfer window as they missed out on a move for priority target Jadon Sancho .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was desperate to sign a new right wing option in the summer and eventually moved to sign teenage duo Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo on deadline day .
Despite signing the pair United still lack a proven right winger in their first-team squad , which has led to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the January transfer window .
Mundo Deportivo once again report Dembele 's uncertain future at Barcelona and suggest United have ‘ deepened their interest ’ in signing him during the January transfer window .
It is believed United would like to recruit the French international on a loan-deal while Barcelona are keen to take his hefty wages off their current budget .
Elsewhere and United are also being linked with a possible move to sign AC Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu .
Manchester United returned to winning ways in the Champions League with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trafford .
Bruno Fernandes ' brace set Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side on course for a third successive win , with Marcus Rashford and Daniel James also on the scoresheet .
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The Turkish international is in search of a new bumper contract at AC Milan , so it is little surprise to see United touted as suitors in order to rush the Serie A side into offering him what he wants .
According to Sport Bild there is genuine interest from United regarding a deal while The Mail even report a ‘ 90 per cent ’ chance he ’ ll move to Old Trafford .

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Manchester United have 'deepened' their interest in signing Ousmane Dembele next year, according to the latest transfer gossip at least.
United considered a move for the Barcelona winger in the summer transfer window as they missed out on a move for priority target Jadon Sancho.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was desperate to sign a new right wing option in the summer and eventually moved to sign teenage duo Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo on deadline day.
Despite signing the pair United still lack a proven right winger in their first-team squad, which has led to the suggestion of a short-term deal in the January transfer window.
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Mundo Deportivo once again report Dembele's uncertain future at Barcelona and suggest United have ‘deepened their interest’ in signing him during the January transfer window.
It is believed United would like to recruit the French international on a loan-deal while Barcelona are keen to take his hefty wages off their current budget.
Elsewhere and United are also being linked with a possible move to sign AC Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu.
The Turkish international is in search of a new bumper contract at AC Milan, so it is little surprise to see United touted as suitors in order to rush the Serie A side into offering him what he wants.
According to Sport Bild there is genuine interest from United regarding a deal while The Mail even report a ‘90 per cent’ chance he’ll move to Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--Tutte's injury and Miller's absence vs Southend explained by Bolton boss Evatt

Andrew Tutte had to come off with a thigh problem against Southend United while Shaun Miller is poised for another spell on the sidelines after suffering a torn hamstring in training , Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has confirmed .
Midfielder Tutte was substituted in the early stages of today 's 3-0 win at the University of Bolton Stadium over Southend and was replaced by Tom White .
Striker Miller meanwhile was not in the matchday squad and had his place on the bench filled by midfielder Brandon Comley .
Tutte has started the last four games in League Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named by Evatt which has yielded maximum points and taken Wanderers into the top half of the table .
Though not giving a timescale for how long Tutte will be out for , Evatt confirmed that Miller will be out for ' a while ' after tearing his hamstring in training .
The former Crewe Alexandra and Sheffield United striker has been used as a substitute off the bench in the previous four League Two matches prior to the clash against the Shrimpers .
Evatt believes naming the same team has been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton in recent weeks , but lamented the injuries picked up by both Miller and Tutte .
`` I think consistency and obviously repetition on the training pitch helps people improve .
It was always going to come right , I was confident about that , but it obviously helps when you ’ ve got players fit and available , '' he said .
`` Unfortunately for us Shaun Miller has torn his thigh in training on Thursday so he ’ s going to be out again for a while and Andrew Tutte @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today , so that ’ s the nature of the beast .
`` I think everyone ’ s struggling with these muscle injuries as I ’ ve said many times with the pandemic and the condensed nature of the fixtures .
`` It ’ s just something that we ’ ve got to adapt and overcome . ''

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Andrew Tutte had to come off with a thigh problem against Southend United while Shaun Miller is poised for another spell on the sidelines after suffering a torn hamstring in training, Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has confirmed.
Midfielder Tutte was substituted in the early stages of today's 3-0 win at the University of Bolton Stadium over Southend and was replaced by Tom White.
Striker Miller meanwhile was not in the matchday squad and had his place on the bench filled by midfielder Brandon Comley.
Tutte has started the last four games in League Two as part of an unchanged starting 11 named by Evatt which has yielded maximum points and taken Wanderers into the top half of the table.
Though not giving a timescale for how long Tutte will be out for, Evatt confirmed that Miller will be out for 'a while' after tearing his hamstring in training.
The former Crewe Alexandra and Sheffield United striker has been used as a substitute off the bench in the previous four League Two matches prior to the clash against the Shrimpers.
Evatt believes naming the same team has been a significant factor in the improvement seen at Bolton in recent weeks, but lamented the injuries picked up by both Miller and Tutte.
"I think consistency and obviously repetition on the training pitch helps people improve. It was always going to come right, I was confident about that, but it obviously helps when you’ve got players fit and available," he said.
"Unfortunately for us Shaun Miller has torn his thigh in training on Thursday so he’s going to be out again for a while and Andrew Tutte’s picked up a thigh injury today, so that’s the nature of the beast.
"I think everyone’s struggling with these muscle injuries as I’ve said many times with the pandemic and the condensed nature of the fixtures.
"It’s just something that we’ve got to adapt and overcome."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--Woman, 82, slapped with £75 fine after dropping a piece of tissue on pavement

An 82-year-old pensioner was fined £75 by a council after dropping a piece of tissue on the pavement .
Margaret Newton says it was an accident .
Town hall bosses say they 're 'satisfied the tissue was dropped deliberately ' .
Margaret , originally from Oldham , says she was shopping with her grandson Mike when she was stopped by two environmental protection officers in Windsor .
She and her grandson moved to the south from Greater Manchester a few years ago .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , Mark said his grandmother accidentally dropped a piece of tissue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her handbag .
The council say it was 'deliberate ' .
Margaret was told the fine would increase to £100 if she did n't pay it within two weeks .
That 's the same amount as her weekly state pension , which she says she needs to cover her bills buy food .
`` We were just walking to the shop on Monday at about 12pm , it was a residential road , not a very busy main road , '' Mark said .
`` I was going to the bus stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could see these two men coming up to speak to her .
`` At first I thought she might have lost something , so I gave it a couple of seconds , but they were still talking to her so I went over .
`` As I got there , she said they were giving her a fine . ''
Margaret was handed a fixed penalty notice by council officers under Section 87 and 88 of the Environmental Protection Act .
`` You could n't even see the supposed litter because it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I said to them 'she is 82 and even if she had seen it , she probably would n't be able to bend down to pick it up ' .
`` I offered to pick up the rubbish for them and they just replied saying 'rules are rules ' . ''
`` I have told her not to pay the fine .
I sent in an appeal , but I was told that I could n't do it on her behalf because of data protection , '' Mark added .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a computer or an email address , how is she going to appeal that herself ?
`` It 's five weeks before Christmas and all she gets is state pension .
She lives on her own.
`` A Windsor and Maidenhead council spokesperson said : “ We have reviewed the details of this case and we are satisfied that the tissue was dropped deliberately , and that there was no attempt to place the tissue in a pocket , bag or to pick it up following it being used .
“ A representation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been received , which is under review . ''
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An 82-year-old pensioner was fined £75 by a council after dropping a piece of tissue on the pavement.
Margaret Newton says it was an accident.
Town hall bosses say they're 'satisfied the tissue was dropped deliberately'.
Margaret, originally from Oldham, says she was shopping with her grandson Mike when she was stopped by two environmental protection officers in Windsor.
She and her grandson moved to the south from Greater Manchester a few years ago.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Mark said his grandmother accidentally dropped a piece of tissue as she tried to get her keys from her handbag.
The council say it was 'deliberate'.
Margaret was told the fine would increase to £100 if she didn't pay it within two weeks.
That's the same amount as her weekly state pension, which she says she needs to cover her bills buy food.
"We were just walking to the shop on Monday at about 12pm, it was a residential road, not a very busy main road," Mark said.
"I was going to the bus stop and when I looked across the road I could see these two men coming up to speak to her.
"At first I thought she might have lost something, so I gave it a couple of seconds, but they were still talking to her so I went over.
"As I got there, she said they were giving her a fine."
Margaret was handed a fixed penalty notice by council officers under Section 87 and 88 of the Environmental Protection Act.
"You couldn't even see the supposed litter because it was that small," Mark said.
"I said to them 'she is 82 and even if she had seen it, she probably wouldn't be able to bend down to pick it up'.
"I offered to pick up the rubbish for them and they just replied saying 'rules are rules'."
"I have told her not to pay the fine. I sent in an appeal, but I was told that I couldn't do it on her behalf because of data protection," Mark added.
"She is 82-years-old and doesn't have a computer or an email address, how is she going to appeal that herself?
"It's five weeks before Christmas and all she gets is state pension. She lives on her own. "
A Windsor and Maidenhead council spokesperson said: “We have reviewed the details of this case and we are satisfied that the tissue was dropped deliberately, and that there was no attempt to place the tissue in a pocket, bag or to pick it up following it being used.
“A representation to appeal the Fixed Penalty Notice has been received, which is under review."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--Ex-Army bouncer 'spoiling for a fight' attacked man outside lap dancing club

A bouncer has been jailed after leaving an innocent man with a broken nose following an 'unprovoked ' attack outside a lap dancing club .
Kamil Podzkinski , 30 , was working the doors at Victoria 's Getleman 's Club in Manchester city centre when a group of men tried to get in .
One of them did n't have appropriate identification , so was n't allowed in , Manchester Crown Court heard .
A member of door staff asked the men to go for a fight down a nearby alley .
During the tussle , a member of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a lamp post , tried to calm the situation down , but was met with 'deliberate and vicious ' violence , the court heard .
Podzkinski , from Crumpsall , attempted to punch the man , but missed .
He then punched the man twice in the face , before kicking him in the head .
The victim was left with a broken nose .
Following a trial earlier this year , Podzinski was found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm .
Today ( Friday ) , he was sentenced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecutor Stuart Neale told the court the group of men were in Manchester for a night out on September 23 .
He said the men were staying at an apartment block next door to Victoria 's - and decided to visit when they got back to their accommodation .
`` They tried to gain entry , but one of them did not have an appropriate ID , '' Mr Neale said .
`` At that point , a dispute arose from a member of the group and one of the bouncers .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other bouncers taking off his high-vis jacket and offering members of the group for a fight - this defendant followed with this behaviour .
`` This altercation was caught on CCTV and showed this defendant in a protective stance between the bouncers and the other group .
`` What occurred next , was this defendant pushed out at others and he strikes at one man and misses , then attacks another man who was minding his own business .
`` The man he attacked was standing nearby minding his own business , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a peacemaker .
`` The defendant punched out at him and missed , then punched him twice and proceeded to kick in a martial art style at his face , knocking him away and he fell to the ground .
In a statement read to the court , the victim said : `` The attack was completely unprovoked .
`` Bouncers are here to protect us - not harm us .
`` He had no cause to attack me , I had not been aggressive with him or physical with him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I could n't breathe properly for a couple of weeks and now I have a slight whistle when I breathe . ''
Podzinski has previous convictions for disorderly conduct in 2011 and theft in 2012 .
Defence lawyer Max Saffman told the court his client 'will not work as a doorman again ' .
`` He puts forward an explanation , rather than an excuse , that he had been working long hours as he was saving for his wedding , ” Mr Saffman said .
`` Maybe the long hours impacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not of his making , it was developing before him though he did get involved .
He served in the Polish army for three years and the NATO forces .
`` He was handed an honourable discharge following his move from Poland .
`` These proceedings have been hanging over his head and he said to me outside the courtroom today 'if only I could turn back time ' .
Judge Hilary Manley told him : `` During the course of your trial the jury were shown CCTV which clearly depicts what you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatsoever to merit any of what you did to him .
`` This was an entirely unprovoked attack .
`` I had the opportunity to observe you during the trial .
`` You set to blacken the reputation of these men by accusing them of making racist slurs and displaying aggressive behaviour .
I reject that having heard the evidence against you .
`` It ’ s entirely clear to me that you were spoiling for a fight and it was not the behaviour of a man trying to avoid trouble or trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a man who was bouncing around on the balls of his feet .
`` Your body language displayed an angry and arrogant man who strutted and flexed and was determined to use violence .
`` There is no insight at all into your behaviour - your behaviour after the attack demonstrated that .
`` You continued to strut about before lighting a cigarette .
`` Someone like you should never be employed as a doorman . ''
Podzinski , of Celia Street , was sentenced to 21 months in prison .

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A bouncer has been jailed after leaving an innocent man with a broken nose following an 'unprovoked' attack outside a lap dancing club.
Kamil Podzkinski, 30, was working the doors at Victoria's Getleman's Club in Manchester city centre when a group of men tried to get in.
One of them didn't have appropriate identification, so wasn't allowed in, Manchester Crown Court heard.
An argument followed.
A member of door staff asked the men to go for a fight down a nearby alley.
During the tussle, a member of the group, who was stood nearby leaning on a lamp post, tried to calm the situation down, but was met with 'deliberate and vicious' violence, the court heard.
Podzkinski, from Crumpsall, attempted to punch the man, but missed. He then punched the man twice in the face, before kicking him in the head.
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The victim was left with a broken nose.
Following a trial earlier this year, Podzinski was found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
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Today (Friday), he was sentenced to 21 months in prison.
Earlier, prosecutor Stuart Neale told the court the group of men were in Manchester for a night out on September 23.
He said the men were staying at an apartment block next door to Victoria's - and decided to visit when they got back to their accommodation.
"They tried to gain entry, but one of them did not have an appropriate ID," Mr Neale said.
"At that point, a dispute arose from a member of the group and one of the bouncers.
"This ended up with one of the other bouncers taking off his high-vis jacket and offering members of the group for a fight - this defendant followed with this behaviour.
"This altercation was caught on CCTV and showed this defendant in a protective stance between the bouncers and the other group.
"What occurred next, was this defendant pushed out at others and he strikes at one man and misses, then attacks another man who was minding his own business.
"The man he attacked was standing nearby minding his own business, not taking part and had tried to act as a peacemaker.
"The defendant punched out at him and missed, then punched him twice and proceeded to kick in a martial art style at his face, knocking him away and he fell to the ground.
"The contact broke the man’s nose."
In a statement read to the court, the victim said: "The attack was completely unprovoked.
"Bouncers are here to protect us - not harm us.
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"He had no cause to attack me, I had not been aggressive with him or physical with him.
"I suffered from a broken nose, I couldn't breathe properly for a couple of weeks and now I have a slight whistle when I breathe."
Podzinski has previous convictions for disorderly conduct in 2011 and theft in 2012.
Defence lawyer Max Saffman told the court his client 'will not work as a doorman again'.
"He puts forward an explanation, rather than an excuse, that he had been working long hours as he was saving for his wedding,” Mr Saffman said.
"Maybe the long hours impacted his judgment.
"The trouble was not of his making, it was developing before him though he did get involved. He served in the Polish army for three years and the NATO forces.
"He was handed an honourable discharge following his move from Poland.
"These proceedings have been hanging over his head and he said to me outside the courtroom today 'if only I could turn back time'.
Judge Hilary Manley told him: "During the course of your trial the jury were shown CCTV which clearly depicts what you did.
"Your victim did nothing whatsoever to merit any of what you did to him.
"This was an entirely unprovoked attack.
"I had the opportunity to observe you during the trial.
"You set to blacken the reputation of these men by accusing them of making racist slurs and displaying aggressive behaviour. I reject that having heard the evidence against you.
"It’s entirely clear to me that you were spoiling for a fight and it was not the behaviour of a man trying to avoid trouble or trying to calm down the situation, but a man who was bouncing around on the balls of his feet.
"Your body language displayed an angry and arrogant man who strutted and flexed and was determined to use violence.
"There is no insight at all into your behaviour - your behaviour after the attack demonstrated that.
"You continued to strut about before lighting a cigarette.
"Someone like you should never be employed as a doorman."
Podzinski, of Celia Street, was sentenced to 21 months in prison.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--Investigation after woman sent parcel from pharmacy containing patient records

A woman received a parcel from Lloyds Pharmacy containing hundreds of prescription records - exposing confidential patient information .
She believes the box from Lloyds Pharmacy was meant to be delivered to NHS prescriptions services in Bolton , Greater Manchester .
But it turned up on her doorstep 300 miles away near Elgin , Moray , and she 's concerned about how the personal information could have ended up in unscrupulous hands .
Lloyds Pharmacy has launched an investigation and says it was a courier error and steps have been taken to prevent a repeat .
The box was marked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Lloyds Pharmacy ' , and contained stacks of prescriptions from GP and dental practices .
The shocked woman , who spoke on the condition of anonymity , said : `` It 's got my name , address and phone number on it .
`` There was a carrier bag with a stack of hundreds of prescriptions from places like Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes .
`` It 's got patients ' names , ages , home addresses , the practices they 've been to and what they 've been prescribed .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 've got my address to begin with .
It 's bizarre . ''
A Lloyds Pharmacy spokesperson told the Manchester Evening News : `` After carrying out a thorough investigation , we can confirm that this incident was the result of a courier error .
`` The prescriptions were secured by our Data Protection Officer within 24 hours and we 're pleased to confirm that this was not a reportable data breach .
`` We have spoken to the courier provider who have conducted an internal investigation and assured us that steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happening again . ''
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A woman received a parcel from Lloyds Pharmacy containing hundreds of prescription records - exposing confidential patient information.
She believes the box from Lloyds Pharmacy was meant to be delivered to NHS prescriptions services in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
But it turned up on her doorstep 300 miles away near Elgin, Moray, and she's concerned about how the personal information could have ended up in unscrupulous hands.
Lloyds Pharmacy has launched an investigation and says it was a courier error and steps have been taken to prevent a repeat.
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The box was marked 'Delivery of Data to NHS on behalf of Lloyds Pharmacy', and contained stacks of prescriptions from GP and dental practices.
The shocked woman, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said: "It's got my name, address and phone number on it.
"There was a carrier bag with a stack of hundreds of prescriptions from places like Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.
"It's got patients' names, ages, home addresses, the practices they've been to and what they've been prescribed.
"They're handwritten. It's quite worrying.
"It's all confidential information, plus how they've got my address to begin with. It's bizarre."
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A Lloyds Pharmacy spokesperson told the Manchester Evening News: "After carrying out a thorough investigation, we can confirm that this incident was the result of a courier error.
"The prescriptions were secured by our Data Protection Officer within 24 hours and we're pleased to confirm that this was not a reportable data breach.
"We have spoken to the courier provider who have conducted an internal investigation and assured us that steps have been taken to prevent this from happening again."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--Hospital worker's amazing weight loss after stroke at 45

John Schofield was working in a cardiology ward at Wythenshawe Hospital when his colleagues noticed him slurring his words .
He weighed 26 stone and was a size 5XL at that time .
John 's diet consisted of pies , pasties , sausage rolls and burgers , often skipping breakfast and eating pies or scones as snacks in between meals .
The dad-of-four from Eccles , Salford , would drink every night of the week .
Following the incident at work , John had tests and was fitted with a pacemaker to slow his heart rate down but he continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of breath after simple tasks .
A year later , his health problems had escalated and following a CT scan , a radiographer told John he had suffered a stroke .
He was only 45 .
That was the moment he knew that he needed to change his life drastically .
John now weighs 12 stone and looks unrecognisable after losing half his body weight , and has gone from a 60-inch waist to 30 .
`` Exactly five years ago , I was working at Wythenshawe Hospital when I suddenly felt unwell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ words , '' John said .
`` I remember feeling disorientated and not registering what was being said around me .
As I was at the hospital already , a specialist nurse took my blood pressure and did a quick ECG .
`` The results showed I had atrial fibrillation , something I hadn ’ t been familiar with before then which meant my heart was racing and beating faster than it should have done . ''
John was referred to a cardiology team and for the next 12 months he reported having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slurring his words .
He had a pacemaker fitted to slow his heart rate , but suffered another disorientating incident at work and had to be rushed to A & E .
`` After conducting a CT scan of my head , the radiographer asked me when I ’ d had a stroke and I remember feeling so shocked as I wasn ’ t aware I had even had one .
`` I realise now the first time I felt unwell and started slurring my words , I experienced a mini stroke – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ older people .
`` It was the wake-up call I needed to make a change . ''
`` I knew carrying excess weight was putting more strain on my heart and that the pacemaker I ’ d had fitted wasn ’ t cheap , '' John added .
`` I felt if someone had put that much time , effort and expense into making sure I lived , it was time I did my bit to help . ''
At this point , John was taking ten tablets a day - four in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He could n't go anywhere without his inhaler due to bad asthma .
His chest always felt heavy and his legs and joints ached all the time .
`` I wasn ’ t very active at all and even a short walk to the shop would take me forever and a day , '' John said .
`` Around that time , I bumped into two school friends in the local supermarket who had both lost weight and looking so much healthier I had to ask how they ’ d done it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to their local Slimming World group .
I ’ d tried so many weight-loss plans and slimming groups but I hadn ’ t tried this one so I thought I ’ ll give it a go .
`` I didn ’ t hold out much hope but weighing 26 stone I was at a loss to know what else I could do . ''
Within two weeks of joining , John had lost 15 pounds and began feeling better in himself .
He had more energy and was less breathless .
By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after joining Slimming World , John had lost over half his body weight , and no longer needed to take medication or to use his inhaler .
`` I don ’ t have any aches and pains in my legs , and I ’ ve got a brand-new wardrobe too after going from size 5XL to medium or small sizes .
I can buy clothes so much more easily , not just from specialist shops or online .
`` Now I eat a lot of fruit and I make sure I eat three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given up beer which I used to drink every night and I always make sure I have eggs for breakfast as that keeps me going until lunchtime .
`` I still enjoy savoury foods like burgers , but I make them myself with lean mince and I ’ ve found a new love for cooking .
I prep my meals most mornings before work , dicing and cutting veg for that evening ’ s meal and I ’ m a big fan of the slow cooker .
I ’ m really proud of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drive past joggers and say to my kids that will be me one day !
Now I walk everywhere rather than get in the car and I regularly walk around 4.5 miles to my dad ’ s house which takes me just under an hour .
`` I recently ran a 10K raising £700 for the Ticker Club , a local heart charity .
The old me would never have believed I could have done that . ''
Since February this year , John has been working on the coronavirus frontline at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care ward and Covid infection control ward .
Due to long hours , and the result of lockdown , John has faced a number of setbacks to his recovery in recent months , but is determined to stay on track .
`` Being on my feet for 13 hour shifts and wearing the PPE , which is like something out of Star Wars , has been a real challenge , '' he said .
`` During the height of lockdown , I struggled to stay on plan as the panic buying meant empty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be found .
`` Sheer exhaustion saw me forego my good intentions and I soon put on weight again .
My mood was low and working shifts I found it hard to join my group at one of the weekly virtual classes they set up .
`` It was all too easy to think if I wasn ’ t going to get weighed , and without the support of my group , it didn ’ t matter if I slipped a little , but I soon realised it did ! ''
John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but now that he is able to speak to members of his group again , they help motivate him after a bad week .
`` I feel back in control and I ’ m determined to get back on track by Christmas , '' he added .
`` I ’ ve seen first-hand the impact of coronavirus and hearing about the increased risks of being overweight if you contract Covid has made me so relieved I was in good shape this year and also more determined to stay that way .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I don ’ t want to throw it all away . ''

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John Schofield was working in a cardiology ward at Wythenshawe Hospital when his colleagues noticed him slurring his words.
He weighed 26 stone and was a size 5XL at that time.
John's diet consisted of pies, pasties, sausage rolls and burgers, often skipping breakfast and eating pies or scones as snacks in between meals.
The dad-of-four from Eccles, Salford, would drink every night of the week.
Following the incident at work, John had tests and was fitted with a pacemaker to slow his heart rate down but he continued slurring his words and would get out of breath after simple tasks.
A year later, his health problems had escalated and following a CT scan, a radiographer told John he had suffered a stroke. He was only 45.
That was the moment he knew that he needed to change his life drastically.
(Image: John Schofield)
John now weighs 12 stone and looks unrecognisable after losing half his body weight, and has gone from a 60-inch waist to 30.
"Exactly five years ago, I was working at Wythenshawe Hospital when I suddenly felt unwell and colleagues noticed I was slurring my words," John said.
"I remember feeling disorientated and not registering what was being said around me. As I was at the hospital already, a specialist nurse took my blood pressure and did a quick ECG.
"The results showed I had atrial fibrillation, something I hadn’t been familiar with before then which meant my heart was racing and beating faster than it should have done."
John was referred to a cardiology team and for the next 12 months he reported having clammy skin, and he was still slurring his words.
He had a pacemaker fitted to slow his heart rate, but suffered another disorientating incident at work and had to be rushed to A&E.
"After conducting a CT scan of my head, the radiographer asked me when I’d had a stroke and I remember feeling so shocked as I wasn’t aware I had even had one.
"I realise now the first time I felt unwell and started slurring my words, I experienced a mini stroke – something I thought then only happened to older people.
"It was the wake-up call I needed to make a change."
"I knew carrying excess weight was putting more strain on my heart and that the pacemaker I’d had fitted wasn’t cheap," John added.
"I felt if someone had put that much time, effort and expense into making sure I lived, it was time I did my bit to help."
At this point, John was taking ten tablets a day - four in the morning and six at night. He couldn't go anywhere without his inhaler due to bad asthma.
His chest always felt heavy and his legs and joints ached all the time.
"I wasn’t very active at all and even a short walk to the shop would take me forever and a day," John said.
"Around that time, I bumped into two school friends in the local supermarket who had both lost weight and looking so much healthier I had to ask how they’d done it.
"They said they’d been going to their local Slimming World group. I’d tried so many weight-loss plans and slimming groups but I hadn’t tried this one so I thought I’ll give it a go.
(Image: John Schofield)
"I didn’t hold out much hope but weighing 26 stone I was at a loss to know what else I could do."
Within two weeks of joining, John had lost 15 pounds and began feeling better in himself. He had more energy and was less breathless.
By the end of 2019, two years after joining Slimming World, John had lost over half his body weight, and no longer needed to take medication or to use his inhaler.
"I don’t have any aches and pains in my legs, and I’ve got a brand-new wardrobe too after going from size 5XL to medium or small sizes. I can buy clothes so much more easily, not just from specialist shops or online.
"Now I eat a lot of fruit and I make sure I eat three meals a day. I’ve given up beer which I used to drink every night and I always make sure I have eggs for breakfast as that keeps me going until lunchtime.
"I still enjoy savoury foods like burgers, but I make them myself with lean mince and I’ve found a new love for cooking. I prep my meals most mornings before work, dicing and cutting veg for that evening’s meal and I’m a big fan of the slow cooker. I’m really proud of my meatball chilli.
"I used to drive past joggers and say to my kids that will be me one day! Now I walk everywhere rather than get in the car and I regularly walk around 4.5 miles to my dad’s house which takes me just under an hour.
"I recently ran a 10K raising £700 for the Ticker Club, a local heart charity. The old me would never have believed I could have done that."
Since February this year, John has been working on the coronavirus frontline at Salford Royal Hospital, on the critical care ward and Covid infection control ward.
(Image: John Schofield)
Due to long hours, and the result of lockdown, John has faced a number of setbacks to his recovery in recent months, but is determined to stay on track.
"Being on my feet for 13 hour shifts and wearing the PPE, which is like something out of Star Wars, has been a real challenge," he said.
"During the height of lockdown, I struggled to stay on plan as the panic buying meant empty shelves and my usual ingredients were nowhere to be found.
"Sheer exhaustion saw me forego my good intentions and I soon put on weight again. My mood was low and working shifts I found it hard to join my group at one of the weekly virtual classes they set up.
"It was all too easy to think if I wasn’t going to get weighed, and without the support of my group, it didn’t matter if I slipped a little, but I soon realised it did!"
John said he lost his way during lockdown, but now that he is able to speak to members of his group again, they help motivate him after a bad week.
"I feel back in control and I’m determined to get back on track by Christmas," he added.
"I’ve seen first-hand the impact of coronavirus and hearing about the increased risks of being overweight if you contract Covid has made me so relieved I was in good shape this year and also more determined to stay that way.
"I know what I need to do, and I don’t want to throw it all away."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--I'm A Celebrity's Giovanna reveals romantic story behind McFly's biggest hit

I 'm A Celebrity star Giovanna Fletcher has revealed the heartwarming story behind pop rock band McFly 's biggest hit single .
The camp discussed the band 's 2005 song It ’ s All About You on the ITV reality show .
And mum-of-three Giovanna , who is married to McFly singer and guitarist Tom Fletcher , revealed that the backstory to the catchy hit is a romantic one .
“ That was my Valentine ’ s present , ” she disclosed .
She explained : “ It was coming up to Valentine ’ s Day , Tom hadn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ present , so he got into the studio and just literally wrote it super quickly .
`` He said 'it ’ s just one of those songs that just came out ' and recorded a version that ’ s just him , really beautiful , and then gave me the disc for Valentine ’ s Day . ''
The song went on to become that year 's Comic Relief official charity single .
“ Then Comic Relief got in touch and said , ‘ we want you to do the song and lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have anything that ’ s appropriate ? '
the author and podcaster explained .
`` And Tom was like 'if my girlfriend won ’ t mind , I ’ ve written this song and it could work.
’ They wanted a song that was a bit more personal.
” Tom reworked classing McFly songs as his wedding speech in 2012 and a video of the 14-minute speech went viral .
Speaking in the Telegraph Victoria said : “ None of us knew this story and it was so romantic .
`` We all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all about Gi .
Absolutely the most stunning , loving gift ever.
” Giovanna then revealed more about one of the lyrics .
“ Our first slow dance , I remember being around his house when we were 15 , his parents had gone to bed , we were downstairs in his kitchen and we were just having a cuddle , '' she remembered .
`` I said , ‘ we ’ ve never had a slow dance before ’ , so we danced on his kitchen tiles and that ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s all about you ’ .
That ’ s where it comes from.
” In the Telegraph Giovanna said : “ I know the song is about me , but it ’ s become everyone ’ s song and I love sharing it with everyone .
”

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I'm A Celebrity star Giovanna Fletcher has revealed the heartwarming story behind pop rock band McFly's biggest hit single.
The camp discussed the band's 2005 song It’s All About You on the ITV reality show.
And mum-of-three Giovanna, who is married to McFly singer and guitarist Tom Fletcher, revealed that the backstory to the catchy hit is a romantic one.
“That was my Valentine’s present,” she disclosed.
She explained: “It was coming up to Valentine’s Day, Tom hadn’t got me a Valentine’s present, so he got into the studio and just literally wrote it super quickly.
(Image: Getty Images)
"He said 'it’s just one of those songs that just came out' and recorded a version that’s just him, really beautiful, and then gave me the disc for Valentine’s Day."
The song went on to become that year's Comic Relief official charity single.
“Then Comic Relief got in touch and said, ‘we want you to do the song and lead the campaign this year, do you have anything that’s appropriate?' the author and podcaster explained.
(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
"And Tom was like 'if my girlfriend won’t mind, I’ve written this song and it could work.’ They wanted a song that was a bit more personal.”
Tom reworked classing McFly songs as his wedding speech in 2012 and a video of the 14-minute speech went viral.
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Speaking in the Telegraph Victoria said: “None of us knew this story and it was so romantic.
"We all know this track and it’s all about Gi. Absolutely the most stunning, loving gift ever.”
Giovanna then revealed more about one of the lyrics.
“Our first slow dance, I remember being around his house when we were 15, his parents had gone to bed, we were downstairs in his kitchen and we were just having a cuddle," she remembered.
"I said, ‘we’ve never had a slow dance before’, so we danced on his kitchen tiles and that’s the lyric 'dancing on the kitchen tiles it’s all about you’. That’s where it comes from.”
In the Telegraph Giovanna said: “I know the song is about me, but it’s become everyone’s song and I love sharing it with everyone.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--Bolton boss Evatt said on Southend win, Baptiste's performance and winning run

Bolton Wanderers made it five wins on the bounce in all competitions with victory in League Two over Southend United .
Nathan Delfouneso 's header just before half-time and two goals after the break from Eoin Doyle , including one from the penalty spot , ensured a 3-0 victory for the Trotters .
The win means Bolton now sit ninth in the League Two table and just a point from the play-offs .
After the victory , Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here 's his initial reaction to the win .
“ Workmanlike .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a bad team .
They ’ re a young team and they ’ re trying to play the right way and they were going to have spells in the game .
I thought we didn ’ t move the ball quick enough with tempo in the first half .
`` Saying that , Sarce ( Antoni Sarcevic ) has had a great opportunity early on and if that goes in , it ’ s probably a different game because they have to come out .
But they were patient with their press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try and build , but we just didn ’ t move the ball quick enough .
`` We didn ’ t play forwards enough and with quality , our combinations weren ’ t right around the final third but second half , they ’ ve come out and had a bit of a go for 10 to 15 minutes .
`` But we ’ ve been patient and then eventually we ’ ve worked out where the space was and the space was with the wing-backs and the wing-backs and Alex Baptiste @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half to create some good opportunities and we ’ ve killed the game off . ''
He turned into David Beckham at one point , Alex Baptiste ?
“ It ’ s not by coincidence .
Alex is a good player and an experienced player and you don ’ t play in the Premier League unless you ’ ve got ability with the ball .
`` He does what I ask him to do , sometimes especially when teams are sitting into low blocks , a bit like Sheffield United when you play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre backs need to join in because that ’ s normally where the space is .
`` We did that with the goals and at times first half but more second half and the third goal I thought was an excellent passing move that we have worked on in training .
`` Good combination , good rotation , great ball in and Doyler does what Doyler does so pleasing . ''
It ’ s four straight league wins now and it ’ s two consecutive clean sheets as well , so there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ re satisfied , we ’ re not ecstatic where we are because we think we can do better and there ’ s lots still to improve on and work on .
`` As I said at 0-0 they have an opportunity and that ’ s when you need your goalkeeper to make a save , Matt did that , brilliant from him and then we just got the goal before half-time which is probably a good time .
`` But as I said they ’ re not a bad team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fantastic job in the circumstances and it ’ s great to see a young manager with a philosophy trying to play football the way he does .
`` I just hope he gets given the time that he deserves because sometimes , especially in the midst of a pandemic and the trouble he ’ s had and Southend have had off the pitch , he deserves a chance to get it right . ''
You ’ ve been able to name the same starting 11 for a few weeks on the bounce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ factor in the improvement ?
“ I think so .
I think consistency and obviously repetition on the training pitch helps people improve .
It was always going to come right , I was confident about that , but it obviously helps when you ’ ve got players fit and available .
`` Unfortunately for us Shaun Miller has torn his thigh in training on Thursday so he ’ s going to be out again for a while and Andrew Tutte ’ s picked up a thigh injury today , so that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think everyone ’ s struggling with these muscle injuries as I ’ ve said many times with the pandemic and the condensed nature of the fixtures .
It ’ s just something that we ’ ve got to adapt and overcome . ''
It must be great for the confidence as well when you compare the dressing room circumstances four to six weeks ago to what it is now ?
“ Winning breeds confidence and helps with morale definitely .
I said to them before the game , for me today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laurels and make sure we give them the respect they deserve and treat the game like any other .
`` Winning runs are hard to come by and when you ’ re on these winning runs , it ’ s hard to win consecutively and back-to-back games and when you are on one of these winning runs , you have to make the most of it .
`` You have to fight to make sure it continues , they did that today which was great .
They ’ re in a good place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lots of work to be done . ''

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Bolton Wanderers made it five wins on the bounce in all competitions with victory in League Two over Southend United.
Nathan Delfouneso's header just before half-time and two goals after the break from Eoin Doyle, including one from the penalty spot, ensured a 3-0 victory for the Trotters.
The win means Bolton now sit ninth in the League Two table and just a point from the play-offs.
After the victory, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's his initial reaction to the win.
What’s your assessment?
“Workmanlike. I said in the week they’re not a bad team. They’re a young team and they’re trying to play the right way and they were going to have spells in the game. I thought we didn’t move the ball quick enough with tempo in the first half.
"Saying that, Sarce (Antoni Sarcevic) has had a great opportunity early on and if that goes in, it’s probably a different game because they have to come out. But they were patient with their press in the first half and we had to try and build, but we just didn’t move the ball quick enough.
"We didn’t play forwards enough and with quality, our combinations weren’t right around the final third but second half, they’ve come out and had a bit of a go for 10 to 15 minutes.
"But we’ve been patient and then eventually we’ve worked out where the space was and the space was with the wing-backs and the wing-backs and Alex Baptiste in particular joining in from right centre half to create some good opportunities and we’ve killed the game off."
He turned into David Beckham at one point, Alex Baptiste?
“It’s not by coincidence. Alex is a good player and an experienced player and you don’t play in the Premier League unless you’ve got ability with the ball.
"He does what I ask him to do, sometimes especially when teams are sitting into low blocks, a bit like Sheffield United when you play three at the back, your outside centre backs need to join in because that’s normally where the space is.
"We did that with the goals and at times first half but more second half and the third goal I thought was an excellent passing move that we have worked on in training.
"Good combination, good rotation, great ball in and Doyler does what Doyler does so pleasing."
It’s four straight league wins now and it’s two consecutive clean sheets as well, so there’s lots to be pleased about?
“We’re satisfied, we’re not ecstatic where we are because we think we can do better and there’s lots still to improve on and work on.
"As I said at 0-0 they have an opportunity and that’s when you need your goalkeeper to make a save, Matt did that, brilliant from him and then we just got the goal before half-time which is probably a good time.
"But as I said they’re not a bad team. I think Mark’s doing a fantastic job in the circumstances and it’s great to see a young manager with a philosophy trying to play football the way he does.
"I just hope he gets given the time that he deserves because sometimes, especially in the midst of a pandemic and the trouble he’s had and Southend have had off the pitch, he deserves a chance to get it right."
You’ve been able to name the same starting 11 for a few weeks on the bounce now - has that been a significant factor in the improvement?
“I think so. I think consistency and obviously repetition on the training pitch helps people improve. It was always going to come right, I was confident about that, but it obviously helps when you’ve got players fit and available.
"Unfortunately for us Shaun Miller has torn his thigh in training on Thursday so he’s going to be out again for a while and Andrew Tutte’s picked up a thigh injury today, so that’s the nature of the beast.
"I think everyone’s struggling with these muscle injuries as I’ve said many times with the pandemic and the condensed nature of the fixtures. It’s just something that we’ve got to adapt and overcome."
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It must be great for the confidence as well when you compare the dressing room circumstances four to six weeks ago to what it is now?
“Winning breeds confidence and helps with morale definitely. I said to them before the game, for me today was more about not resting on our laurels and make sure we give them the respect they deserve and treat the game like any other.
"Winning runs are hard to come by and when you’re on these winning runs, it’s hard to win consecutively and back-to-back games and when you are on one of these winning runs, you have to make the most of it.
"You have to fight to make sure it continues, they did that today which was great. They’re in a good place mentally but there’s lots and lots of work to be done."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--Riyad Mahrez admits first Man City hat-trick helped rid him of 'frustration'

Riyad Mahrez was happy to put a bit of frustration behind him by netting his first Manchester City hat-trick .
Mahrez netted his maiden treble for the club as City thumped Burnley 5-0 in Saturday 's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium .
Benjamin Mendy and Ferran Torres were also on target as Pep Guardiola 's men bounced back from last weekend 's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham in emphatic style .
City , who won 1-0 at Olympiakos in midweek to book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League , have had a mixed start to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have now taken 15 points from their opening nine fixtures , leaving them six points behind leaders - and reigning champions - Liverpool , with a game in hand .
Guardiola 's side have not always been at their prolific best , with the club 's all-time record scorer Sergio Aguero sidelined by injury .
Mahrez had only scored once for City this term before the Burnley match - in a 5-2 home defeat to former club Leicester City in late September .
Against the Clarets , the Algeria international opened the scoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hosts ' lead midway through the first half .
He then completed his hat-trick with just over 20 minutes remaining with a rare header .
“ It ’ s three points , obviously , we are happy to score a lot of goals and create a lot of chances , '' Mahrez told BT Sport .
`` We get the three points and we keep going .
“ Of course , when you play up front and you don ’ t score and you struggle a little bit , then yeah , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to keep working .
We kept working and we will keep working in training and in the games to get the confidence back . ''
On his own performance , Mahrez added : “ Yeah , it ’ s always nice to score goals .
I ’ m very happy , but the most important thing was for the team to win and create chances and score goals . ''
Manchester City returned to Premier League action this weekend by blowing Burnley away at the Etihad Stadium .
The Blues already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and they kept up that record on Saturday afternoon with an emphatic 5-0 victory .
Riya Mahrez claimed his first City hat-trick , Benjamin Mendy got his first goal for the Blues , and Ferran Torres scored again .
We 'll bring you all the reaction and analysis from the match with our daily City newsletter .
You can get it all delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to our daily newsletter - just submit your email address in the sign-up box above or follow this link - it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seconds Asked which goal was his favourite , Mahrez replied : “ Probably the last one , because I don ’ t score many with my head . ''
City now travel to Porto in midweek in the Champions League before resuming their Premier League campaign at home to Fulham next Saturday .
“ We have to take it game by game , '' said Mahrez .
`` We have qualified for the next round of the Champions League , but we have a difficult game on Tuesday against Porto for first place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there to try and win , as always .
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Riyad Mahrez was happy to put a bit of frustration behind him by netting his first Manchester City hat-trick.
Mahrez netted his maiden treble for the club as City thumped Burnley 5-0 in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Benjamin Mendy and Ferran Torres were also on target as Pep Guardiola's men bounced back from last weekend's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham in emphatic style.
City, who won 1-0 at Olympiakos in midweek to book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League, have had a mixed start to their 2020-21 Premier League campaign.
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They have now taken 15 points from their opening nine fixtures, leaving them six points behind leaders - and reigning champions - Liverpool, with a game in hand.
Guardiola's side have not always been at their prolific best, with the club's all-time record scorer Sergio Aguero sidelined by injury. Mahrez had only scored once for City this term before the Burnley match - in a 5-2 home defeat to former club Leicester City in late September.
Against the Clarets, the Algeria international opened the scoring in the sixth minute and doubled the hosts' lead midway through the first half. He then completed his hat-trick with just over 20 minutes remaining with a rare header.
“It’s three points, obviously, we are happy to score a lot of goals and create a lot of chances," Mahrez told BT Sport. "We get the three points and we keep going.
“Of course, when you play up front and you don’t score and you struggle a little bit, then yeah, you have a bit of frustration, but you have to keep working. We kept working and we will keep working in training and in the games to get the confidence back."
On his own performance, Mahrez added: “Yeah, it’s always nice to score goals. I’m very happy, but the most important thing was for the team to win and create chances and score goals."
Asked which goal was his favourite, Mahrez replied: “Probably the last one, because I don’t score many with my head."
City now travel to Porto in midweek in the Champions League before resuming their Premier League campaign at home to Fulham next Saturday.
“We have to take it game by game," said Mahrez. "We have qualified for the next round of the Champions League, but we have a difficult game on Tuesday against Porto for first place, and we are gonna go there to try and win, as always.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-28--Relieved Benjamin Mendy thanks Kevin De Bruyne for first Man City goal

Benjamin Mendy was a relieved man to finally get on the scoresheet for Manchester City - after 60 appearances without a goal .
Mendy 's time at City has been disrupted by a number of injuries , but he has returned from his latest setback in good form , impressing in the last two games at Olympiacos and at home to Burnley .
It was against the Clarets that Mendy finally got off the mark for City , timing his run to the back post perfectly to volley home Kevin De Bruyne 's lovely cross on the angle .
Mendy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal , rather than providing an assist or watching from the stands , but he joked after the game that it was only possible thanks to the vision of De Bruyne .
Taking to social media , the left-back said : `` Only one man could make me score , '' alongside a picture of himself and De Bruyne celebrating his goal .
He added the hashtag ' # finally ' , expressing his relief at his first goal in Blue .
Then , Mendy was only focussed on looking ahead , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their big win and get some momentum going into the Christmas period .
`` Serious performance today let ’ s build from there , '' he added .
In an interview with City , Mendy said : `` It was important to be focussed on the finishing .
A lot of the game we have a lot of shots , lot of crosses .
But we do n't score a lot .
We know we have the quality to do that like today .
`` We need to work on that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit .
But the most important is we keep a clean sheet , we score a lot .
Everybody is happy .
`` We believe , we know for some opponents they are holding back to crowd the space .
It 's not easy but today we 're doing well .
The finishing is so good .
Riyad his hat-trick , we are so happy for him .
KDB , with the balls he put , we know he 's a danger with the ball .
`` It 's not easy for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We need to play all the squad .
Each game the players on the bench help us .
We need to train hard to be ready for when the manager calls us . ''
However , there was one thing missing from his debut goal - the City faithful to celebrate with .
“ I feel so good , ” he said .
Manchester City returned to Premier League action this weekend by blowing Burnley away at the Etihad Stadium .
The Blues already have an excellent record against the Clarets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday afternoon with an emphatic 5-0 victory .
Riya Mahrez claimed his first City hat-trick , Benjamin Mendy got his first goal for the Blues , and Ferran Torres scored again .
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I came from far for the goal , there was a lot of endurance .
I feel happy and I hope more are going to come.
” Thinking positive , though , Mendy offered an encouraging update on his fitness as he completed a second game back from his latest injury .
`` I do a good recovery .
I feel my body good , '' he said .
`` I feel more fit than before .
I will work hard before for my team to give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last two years when I was injured to help my team and the Man City fans to win more titles . ''

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Benjamin Mendy was a relieved man to finally get on the scoresheet for Manchester City - after 60 appearances without a goal.
Mendy's time at City has been disrupted by a number of injuries, but he has returned from his latest setback in good form, impressing in the last two games at Olympiacos and at home to Burnley.
It was against the Clarets that Mendy finally got off the mark for City, timing his run to the back post perfectly to volley home Kevin De Bruyne's lovely cross on the angle.
Mendy was understandably delighted to be scoring a goal, rather than providing an assist or watching from the stands, but he joked after the game that it was only possible thanks to the vision of De Bruyne.
Taking to social media, the left-back said: "Only one man could make me score," alongside a picture of himself and De Bruyne celebrating his goal. He added the hashtag '#finally', expressing his relief at his first goal in Blue.
Then, Mendy was only focussed on looking ahead, as City now have an opportunity to build on their big win and get some momentum going into the Christmas period.
"Serious performance today let’s build from there," he added.
In an interview with City, Mendy said: "It was important to be focussed on the finishing. A lot of the game we have a lot of shots, lot of crosses. But we don't score a lot. We know we have the quality to do that like today.
"We need to work on that, in the second half we dropped a bit. But the most important is we keep a clean sheet, we score a lot. Everybody is happy.
"We believe, we know for some opponents they are holding back to crowd the space. It's not easy but today we're doing well. The finishing is so good. Riyad his hat-trick, we are so happy for him. KDB, with the balls he put, we know he's a danger with the ball.
"It's not easy for all the teams but we have no choice. We need to play all the squad. Each game the players on the bench help us. We need to train hard to be ready for when the manager calls us."
However, there was one thing missing from his debut goal - the City faithful to celebrate with.
“I feel so good,” he said.
“I would prefer it with all the fans in the stadium. I came from far for the goal, there was a lot of endurance. I feel happy and I hope more are going to come.”
Thinking positive, though, Mendy offered an encouraging update on his fitness as he completed a second game back from his latest injury.
"I do a good recovery. I feel my body good," he said.
"I feel more fit than before. I will work hard before for my team to give everything I didn't give before the last two years when I was injured to help my team and the Man City fans to win more titles."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-30--The latest coronavirus infection rates across Greater Manchester

The coronavirus infection rate is continuing to fall across every borough in Greater Manchester .
Stockport now has a lower transmission rate than the national average , the latest Public Health England figures show .
Data shows that in the week ending November 26 , the infection rate is the borough was 157.1 per 100,000 of population .
The average rate for England currently stands at 161.5 .
Trafford 's rate , which is now 122.6 , is also well below the national average and Salford and Tameside are very close to falling below it .
Week-on-week , the rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cent and the rate in Tameside by 40 per cent .
The infection rate across Greater Manchester as a whole currently stands at 207.22 .
There were 351 positive cases recorded today across the region , which is the smallest daily increase since September 12 when 332 cases were recorded .
Last Monday , 772 positive tests were confirmed across the region .
This shows the number of positive cases recorded across the region as a whole has more than halved in a week .
Rochdale and Oldham have the highest infection rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a downward trend in both areas .
The latest infection rates for the week ending November 26 for Greater Manchester are : Although infection rates have been falling across the region for a number of days , it was not enough to convince the government to place it in a lower tier .
The region will enter Tier 3 - and face the toughest set of measures in England - when the national lockdown is lifted on Wednesday .
Health officials today revealed their rationale for placing Greater Manchester under the toughest tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` While there has been continued improvement in Greater Manchester , weekly case rates remain very high , especially amongst those aged over 60 , at around 260 per 100,000 people .
`` The pressure on the local NHS is decreasing in some areas but remains a concern ; Manchester University hospital and Pennine Acute Trust remain under significant pressure . ''
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said he believes the region should move down to Tier 2 at the first review if rates continue to fall .
The government says it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the first review set to take place by December 16 .

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The coronavirus infection rate is continuing to fall across every borough in Greater Manchester.
Stockport now has a lower transmission rate than the national average, the latest Public Health England figures show.
Data shows that in the week ending November 26, the infection rate is the borough was 157.1 per 100,000 of population.
The average rate for England currently stands at 161.5.
Trafford's rate, which is now 122.6, is also well below the national average and Salford and Tameside are very close to falling below it.
Week-on-week, the rate is Salford has fallen by 46 per cent and the rate in Tameside by 40 per cent.
The infection rate across Greater Manchester as a whole currently stands at 207.22.
There were 351 positive cases recorded today across the region, which is the smallest daily increase since September 12 when 332 cases were recorded.
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Last Monday, 772 positive tests were confirmed across the region.
This shows the number of positive cases recorded across the region as a whole has more than halved in a week.
Rochdale and Oldham have the highest infection rates in the region but cases are on a downward trend in both areas.
The latest infection rates for the week ending November 26 for Greater Manchester are:
Rochdale - 283.3, down 31 per cent
Oldham - 272.4, down 35 per cent
Bolton - 248.0, down 27 per cent
Bury - 236.1, down 32 per cent
Wigan - 231.9, down 30 per cent
Manchester - 200.1, down 30 per cent
Tameside - 169.1, down 40 per cent
Salford - 167.3, down 46 per cent
Stockport - 157.1, down 33 per cent
Trafford - 122.6, down 42 per cent
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Although infection rates have been falling across the region for a number of days, it was not enough to convince the government to place it in a lower tier.
The region will enter Tier 3 - and face the toughest set of measures in England - when the national lockdown is lifted on Wednesday.
Health officials today revealed their rationale for placing Greater Manchester under the toughest tier.
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A written ministerial statement read: "While there has been continued improvement in Greater Manchester, weekly case rates remain very high, especially amongst those aged over 60, at around 260 per 100,000 people.
"The pressure on the local NHS is decreasing in some areas but remains a concern; Manchester University hospital and Pennine Acute Trust remain under significant pressure."
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said he believes the region should move down to Tier 2 at the first review if rates continue to fall.
The government says it will review the tiers every two weeks, with the first review set to take place by December 16.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-30--Man United 'looking to add competition for Wan-Bissaka' and more rumours

Manchester United are looking to add competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the upcoming transfer windows , according to reports .
Wan-Bissaka has had a strong start to life in Manchester since arriving from Crystal Palace in a £45million move , with United 's defence significantly improving with him in the side .
However , there have been continued concerns about the attacking aspect of his game , with just four assists and a single goal to his name in his 59 appearances for the club so far .
According to ESPN , United are worried about the lack of development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and believe it 's making the team less threatening as a result .
United have been trying to strengthen the right side of their attack for over year but attempts to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund have so far yielded no results .
It 's reported that Wan-Bissaka has been urged to be more adventurous in the attacking third of the pitch to compensate for the lack of a new right-winger , but he has so far been unconvincing .
The report claims that it 's believed that added competition at right-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but a move for a winger remains a priority .
United are short on options at right-back with only Brandon Williams and Timothy Fosu-Mensah providing back-up to Wan-Bissaka , with Diogo Dalot on loan at AC Milan .
Meanwhile , United are reportedly targeting Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres in a swap deal with Eric Bailly .
That is according to TEAMtalk , who claim United will offer Bailly back to his former club , with Villarreal asking for £60 million for the highly-rated Torres .
Bailly has struggled with injuries throughout his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only been able to make four appearances so far this season as a result .

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Manchester United are looking to add competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the upcoming transfer windows, according to reports.
Wan-Bissaka has had a strong start to life in Manchester since arriving from Crystal Palace in a £45million move, with United's defence significantly improving with him in the side.
However, there have been continued concerns about the attacking aspect of his game, with just four assists and a single goal to his name in his 59 appearances for the club so far.
According to ESPN, United are worried about the lack of development in the 23-year-old's attacking skills, and believe it's making the team less threatening as a result.
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United have been trying to strengthen the right side of their attack for over year but attempts to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund have so far yielded no results.
It's reported that Wan-Bissaka has been urged to be more adventurous in the attacking third of the pitch to compensate for the lack of a new right-winger, but he has so far been unconvincing.
The report claims that it's believed that added competition at right-back will lead to Wan-Bissaka upping his game, but a move for a winger remains a priority.
United are short on options at right-back with only Brandon Williams and Timothy Fosu-Mensah providing back-up to Wan-Bissaka, with Diogo Dalot on loan at AC Milan.
Meanwhile, United are reportedly targeting Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres in a swap deal with Eric Bailly.
That is according to TEAMtalk, who claim United will offer Bailly back to his former club, with Villarreal asking for £60 million for the highly-rated Torres.
Bailly has struggled with injuries throughout his time at Old Trafford, and has only been able to make four appearances so far this season as a result.