themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Teenagers found guilty of killing PC Andrew Harper

Three teenagers have been convicted over the death of PC Andrew Harper .
Henry Long , 19 , who drove the vehicle that dragged the brave police officer to his death , had already admitted manslaughter but has been cleared of murder today .
Passengers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers , both 18 , who were determined to escape “ at all costs ” after stealing a quad bike in Berkshire , have been found guilty of manslaughter .
The 28-year-old newlywed officer had attempted to apprehend the thieves when he was killed on August 15 last year .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tow rope attached to their Seat Toledo as he tried to apprehend them , the Old Bailey heard .
Long drove off at “ breakneck ” speed , dragging PC Andrew Harper for more than a mile along country lanes before he was dislodged , having suffered horrific injuries .
The teenagers admitted plotting the theft and Long pleaded guilty to manslaughter but each denied knowing that PC Harper was there .
Their defence claimed the incident was a “ freak event ” that none of them could have planned or foreseen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6ft and weighing 14 stone , the defendants must have been aware PC Harper was being dragged to his death .
A reconstruction suggested that rather than stopping , Long swerved in the road to try to throw him off .
Jurors also saw dashcam footage that appeared to catch the moment Cole turned towards the officer before diving through the window of the getaway car and making his escape .
PC Harper ’ s tearful widow Lissie was comforted by other family members in court as the verdicts were delivered .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously threatened to “ ram ” a police officer as he chatted with a police community support officer ( PCSO ) .
In the conversation in July 2018 , ruled inadmissible during the trial , Long said : “ You can ’ t touch me now ‘ cos I ’ ve passed my driving test and if police try to stop me I will ram them.
” Long had previous convictions for battery , being drunk and disorderly and shoplifting .
Bowers also had youth convictions including for battery , criminal damage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapon .
All three defendants were said to be members of the travellers ’ community .
Their first trial was abandoned the day the nation went into lockdown in March .
In addition to social distancing for the retrial , Mr Justice Edis had also ordered extra security measures amid fears of potential juror intimidation by supporters of the defendants , it can now be reported .
Following the verdicts , Thames Valley Police Detective Superintendent Stuart Blaik said he was “ delighted ” to get justice for PC Harper following a complex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The fact he was a police officer and one of our own of course , it ’ s paid a huge toll on all of us .
“ But I ’ m very proud of what we ’ ve done.
” On the impact on the family , he said : “ I don ’ t think you can ever imagine what Lissie has been through , all the family and all his close friends and colleagues .
“ It ’ s just absolutely devastating for them .
This whole process of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what ’ s happened and listen in to the grisly detail of how Andrew came to his death.
” CPS prosecutor Rebecca Waller said she hoped the verdicts would help PC Harper ’ s family come to terms with the tragedy .
On the defendants ’ behaviour , she said : “ If they had stopped , potentially his life could have been saved but they were determined to get away at all costs .
That cost was the life of PC Andrew Harper .
“ You have to remember there were members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harper , who could have been in the road who could have encountered them , and travelling at those speeds over those narrow roads without lights , it is not impossible to imagine that other people could have been killed.
” Read more of today 's top stories here The court had heard how PC Harper had already finished a long shift when he and his colleague PC Andrew Shaw responded to a report of a stolen quad bike from a property in Stanford Dingley , Berkshire , on the night of August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the thieves towing the £10,000 Honda bike in Admoor Lane , PC Harper got out of the unmarked BMW police car and chased Cole , who had unhooked the rope .
After Cole dived into the Seat , Long made off at speeds of 42.5mph , carrying PC Harper behind for 91 seconds .
His uniform was stripped away and he was found by colleagues unconscious and barely alive in Ufton Lane near the A4 .
Despite attempts to save him , he died at the scene .
Meanwhile , another officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Seat to Four Houses Corner caravan site .
Following his arrest , Long concocted a false alibi that he had been watching the racing film Fast And Furious at the travellers ’ site .
But an examination of mobile phone data eventually placed all the defendants in the Seat .
Giving evidence , Long admitted being a habitual thief who had been involved in many police chases before .
On the night PC Harper died , he said it was chaos inside the car and he ordered the radio to be turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shouting .
Cole denied seeing Pc Harper or hearing him shout to him seconds before he leapt through the car window .
The defendants also denied that an axe , three crowbars , a screwdriver , metal pipe , and a pair of choppers found in the Seat were to be used as “ weapons ” if they were challenged while stealing the bike .

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Three teenagers have been convicted over the death of PC Andrew Harper.
Henry Long, 19, who drove the vehicle that dragged the brave police officer to his death, had already admitted manslaughter but has been cleared of murder today.
Passengers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both 18, who were determined to escape “at all costs” after stealing a quad bike in Berkshire, have been found guilty of manslaughter.
The 28-year-old newlywed officer had attempted to apprehend the thieves when he was killed on August 15 last year.
(Image: PA)
The Thames Valley officer became entangled in a tow rope attached to their Seat Toledo as he tried to apprehend them, the Old Bailey heard.
Long drove off at “breakneck” speed, dragging PC Andrew Harper for more than a mile along country lanes before he was dislodged, having suffered horrific injuries.
The teenagers admitted plotting the theft and Long pleaded guilty to manslaughter but each denied knowing that PC Harper was there.
Their defence claimed the incident was a “freak event” that none of them could have planned or foreseen.
But the prosecution said at more than 6ft and weighing 14 stone, the defendants must have been aware PC Harper was being dragged to his death.
A reconstruction suggested that rather than stopping, Long swerved in the road to try to throw him off.
(Image: Steve Parsons/PA Wire)
Jurors also saw dashcam footage that appeared to catch the moment Cole turned towards the officer before diving through the window of the getaway car and making his escape.
PC Harper’s tearful widow Lissie was comforted by other family members in court as the verdicts were delivered.
Mr Justice Edis adjourned sentence until next Friday.
It can now be reported that Long had previously threatened to “ram” a police officer as he chatted with a police community support officer (PCSO).
(Image: Jacob King/PA Wire)
In the conversation in July 2018, ruled inadmissible during the trial, Long said: “You can’t touch me now ‘cos I’ve passed my driving test and if police try to stop me I will ram them.”
Long had previous convictions for battery, being drunk and disorderly and shoplifting.
Bowers also had youth convictions including for battery, criminal damage, sexual assault, and having an offensive weapon.
All three defendants were said to be members of the travellers’ community.
(Image: PA)
Their first trial was abandoned the day the nation went into lockdown in March.
In addition to social distancing for the retrial, Mr Justice Edis had also ordered extra security measures amid fears of potential juror intimidation by supporters of the defendants, it can now be reported.
Following the verdicts, Thames Valley Police Detective Superintendent Stuart Blaik said he was “delighted” to get justice for PC Harper following a complex and challenging investigation.
He said: “The fact he was a police officer and one of our own of course, it’s paid a huge toll on all of us.
“But I’m very proud of what we’ve done.”
On the impact on the family, he said: “I don’t think you can ever imagine what Lissie has been through, all the family and all his close friends and colleagues.
“It’s just absolutely devastating for them. This whole process of the court trial, having to relive what’s happened and listen in to the grisly detail of how Andrew came to his death.”
(Image: Mark Lord/PA Wire)
CPS prosecutor Rebecca Waller said she hoped the verdicts would help PC Harper’s family come to terms with the tragedy.
On the defendants’ behaviour, she said: “If they had stopped, potentially his life could have been saved but they were determined to get away at all costs. That cost was the life of PC Andrew Harper.
“You have to remember there were members of the public, not only PC Harper, who could have been in the road who could have encountered them, and travelling at those speeds over those narrow roads without lights, it is not impossible to imagine that other people could have been killed.”
The court had heard how PC Harper had already finished a long shift when he and his colleague PC Andrew Shaw responded to a report of a stolen quad bike from a property in Stanford Dingley, Berkshire, on the night of August 15 last year.
When they came across the thieves towing the £10,000 Honda bike in Admoor Lane, PC Harper got out of the unmarked BMW police car and chased Cole, who had unhooked the rope.
(Image: Steve Parsons/PA Wire)
After Cole dived into the Seat, Long made off at speeds of 42.5mph, carrying PC Harper behind for 91 seconds.
His uniform was stripped away and he was found by colleagues unconscious and barely alive in Ufton Lane near the A4.
Despite attempts to save him, he died at the scene.
Meanwhile, another officer gave chase and a police helicopter tracked the Seat to Four Houses Corner caravan site.
Following his arrest, Long concocted a false alibi that he had been watching the racing film Fast And Furious at the travellers’ site.
But an examination of mobile phone data eventually placed all the defendants in the Seat.
Giving evidence, Long admitted being a habitual thief who had been involved in many police chases before.
On the night PC Harper died, he said it was chaos inside the car and he ordered the radio to be turned up to drown out his passengers’ shouting.
Cole denied seeing Pc Harper or hearing him shout to him seconds before he leapt through the car window.
The defendants also denied that an axe, three crowbars, a screwdriver, metal pipe, and a pair of choppers found in the Seat were to be used as “weapons” if they were challenged while stealing the bike.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Manchester United player Daniel James is missing something that can't be taught

Football is a fickle friend and for Daniel James and Alexis Sanchez the last few weeks have been a reminder of just how quickly your fortunes can change , amongst fans at least .
For most of this season James has been one of United 's golden boys , a £15million steal from the Championship , while Sanchez is a lost cause that supporters are desperate to see the back of .
But a couple of poor games for James and a hint of a return to form for Sanchez can quickly swift opinion , with some United fans suggesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be a more sensible option , given James ' recent struggles .
Perhaps the most damning indictment of James ' form since the Premier League restarted is that he remained an unused substitute against West Ham on Wednesday , even though United were chasing a goal .
He 's started against Tottenham and Chelsea since the restart but was withdrawn after 66 and 68 minutes respectively , and beyond that he 's been restricted to 15 minute cameos without making much of an impact .
It 's been a completely different story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start of July he 's scored twice and registered six assists , starting six of Inter Milan 's seven games this month .
In contrast , James has just one goal or assist since November 24 and has only seven goal involvements all season .
But one good month for Sanchez and a difficult spell for James should n't mean a rush to undo all the work that has been put into moving this squad on by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , who will be capable of seeing the bigger picture .
If anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bonus if it convinces Antonio Conte and Inter Milan to pursue a permanent deal for the 31-year-old .
In James ' case , it was inevitable that there were going to be spells this season when everything would seem a little more difficult .
The surprise was he started so well at Old Trafford , when he would still have been getting his head around his £15million move from Swansea and a crazy 12 months .
Three goals in his first four United appearances hinted at promise but it also led to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be fulfilled .
James might be 22 now , but in footballing terms he 's still very young .
Marcus Rashford is 11 days older than his teammate but he 's played 152 more games at senior level , that 's invaluable experience that the Wales winger is still building .
He only made his Championship debut just before he turned 21 , at a time when a lot of players that age , still yet to feature in the Football League , would be beginning to wonder if they had a future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ James found himself playing for the most-watched club in the world within a year .
Making that transition and coming to terms with such a rise can not have been easy .
Unfortunately for James he was never given the opportunity to take a step back and understand his rapid ascent as United 's lack of options in the first half of the season pressed him into action every week .
Although his form lately has been poor , he will eventually benefit from the fact Mason Greenwood has taken his place and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firing line .
James had been rediscovering his best form just before the season was suspended and it looks like the three-month break has done him no favours , but in a season that was already a psychological challenge for him , that was merely another obstacle in his path .
United did n't sign James to make a difference this season , or even next season necessarily .
This was a long-term signing and as the winger adapts to his new surroundings he will deliver his best performances .
Shoving him back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this squad is not the solution .

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Football is a fickle friend and for Daniel James and Alexis Sanchez the last few weeks have been a reminder of just how quickly your fortunes can change, amongst fans at least.
For most of this season James has been one of United's golden boys, a £15million steal from the Championship, while Sanchez is a lost cause that supporters are desperate to see the back of.
But a couple of poor games for James and a hint of a return to form for Sanchez can quickly swift opinion, with some United fans suggesting bringing the Chilean back into the fold would be a more sensible option, given James' recent struggles.
Perhaps the most damning indictment of James' form since the Premier League restarted is that he remained an unused substitute against West Ham on Wednesday, even though United were chasing a goal.
He's started against Tottenham and Chelsea since the restart but was withdrawn after 66 and 68 minutes respectively, and beyond that he's been restricted to 15 minute cameos without making much of an impact.
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It's been a completely different story for Sanchez in Milan. Since the start of July he's scored twice and registered six assists, starting six of Inter Milan's seven games this month. In contrast, James has just one goal or assist since November 24 and has only seven goal involvements all season.
But one good month for Sanchez and a difficult spell for James shouldn't mean a rush to undo all the work that has been put into moving this squad on by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who will be capable of seeing the bigger picture. If anything Sanchez's form should be seen as a bonus if it convinces Antonio Conte and Inter Milan to pursue a permanent deal for the 31-year-old.
In James' case, it was inevitable that there were going to be spells this season when everything would seem a little more difficult. The surprise was he started so well at Old Trafford, when he would still have been getting his head around his £15million move from Swansea and a crazy 12 months. Three goals in his first four United appearances hinted at promise but it also led to unfair expectations that were never going to be fulfilled.
James might be 22 now, but in footballing terms he's still very young. Marcus Rashford is 11 days older than his teammate but he's played 152 more games at senior level, that's invaluable experience that the Wales winger is still building.
He only made his Championship debut just before he turned 21, at a time when a lot of players that age, still yet to feature in the Football League, would be beginning to wonder if they had a future in the game at all. Instead James found himself playing for the most-watched club in the world within a year. Making that transition and coming to terms with such a rise cannot have been easy.
Unfortunately for James he was never given the opportunity to take a step back and understand his rapid ascent as United's lack of options in the first half of the season pressed him into action every week. Although his form lately has been poor, he will eventually benefit from the fact Mason Greenwood has taken his place and allowed him a spell out of the firing line.
James had been rediscovering his best form just before the season was suspended and it looks like the three-month break has done him no favours, but in a season that was already a psychological challenge for him, that was merely another obstacle in his path.
United didn't sign James to make a difference this season, or even next season necessarily. This was a long-term signing and as the winger adapts to his new surroundings he will deliver his best performances. Shoving him back below Sanchez in the pecking order in this squad is not the solution.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--'Shop local' campaign hit by blunder as posters urge customers to go elsewhere

A campaign encouraging people to ‘ shop local ’ has been hit by a blunder after posters were put up urging residents to go elsewhere .
The signs are part of the One Stockport initiative , which aims to help the borough ‘ build back better ’ as lockdown restrictions begin to ease .
But a bungled roll-out saw a poster urging people to shop in Cheadle Hulme put up in Romiley , then replaced by another telling shoppers to visit Marple before finally being replaced with the correct one .
A similar mishap occurred in Cheadle Hulme , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Cheadle Heath .
Stockport council used advertising company Global to carry out the work and it is understood the firm has accepted responsibility for the blunders and replaced posters at no extra cost .
In total five posters were put up in the wrong areas .
The controlling Labour group has angrily rejected Liberal Democrat accusations of being ‘ asleep at the wheel ’ , describing criticisms as ‘ ridiculous nit-picking ’ and not constructive .
However , while supporting the principles behind the One Stockport campaign , the Lib Dems claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Coun Mark Roberts , who represents Bredbury Green and Romiley , said : “ I completely understand the anger of local shopkeepers who have worked really hard to get our community through the Covid lockdown only to have their local shoppers ‘ signposted ’ to other district centres .
“ He added : “ I ’ ve felt very proud of my community but this poster fiasco has felt like a kick in the teeth that could have been avoided with better oversight from the current Labour administration .
`` Some residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money to have launched the campaign in such an ineffective way , given the current financial position the council finds itself in .
“ Apparently there are posters like this across the borough .
I ’ d love to know where the ones encouraging people to shop and support the brilliant businesses here in Romiley are !
” Lib Dem leader Mark Hunter added that Labour had been ‘ found wanting yet again ’ , adding : “ If they can ’ t manage to put a few posters up properly , what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council effectively ?
” But Coun David Meller , cabinet member for economy and regeneration , has hit back at what he sees as Lib Dem opportunism .
“ It is very annoying this has happened but it ’ s not the council ’ s fault that Global have mucked up here .
We provided everything they needed , it ’ s just been a fault on their part and I think they are quite embarrassed about it as well , ” he said .
“ It ’ s disappointing they don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are resorting to things that , really , are ridiculous nit-picking on things that are outside the council ’ s control .
He added that the One Stockport campaign was not intended to be political , but a way of bringing people together again and getting businesses back on their feet .
“ It ’ s meant to be a positive campaign , looking to build back better and reconnect the community of Stockport and get people confident in the borough again , ” he said .
“ Its not a case of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a matter of weeks we have been working with businesses and other groups to build this up from scratch .
It ’ s testament to all those involved that this has got off the ground in such a short space of time.
” Global declined to comment but it is understood all posters in the wrong locations have now been replaced .
Regular updates and more information on the One Stockport campaign can be found at onestockport.co.uk

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A campaign encouraging people to ‘shop local’ has been hit by a blunder after posters were put up urging residents to go elsewhere.
The signs are part of the One Stockport initiative, which aims to help the borough ‘build back better’ as lockdown restrictions begin to ease.
But a bungled roll-out saw a poster urging people to shop in Cheadle Hulme put up in Romiley, then replaced by another telling shoppers to visit Marple before finally being replaced with the correct one.
A similar mishap occurred in Cheadle Hulme, where locals were encouraged to spend their cash in Cheadle Heath.
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Stockport council used advertising company Global to carry out the work and it is understood the firm has accepted responsibility for the blunders and replaced posters at no extra cost.
In total five posters were put up in the wrong areas.
The controlling Labour group has angrily rejected Liberal Democrat accusations of being ‘asleep at the wheel’, describing criticisms as ‘ridiculous nit-picking’ and not constructive.
However, while supporting the principles behind the One Stockport campaign, the Lib Dems claim its launch has been ‘mishandled’.
Coun Mark Roberts, who represents Bredbury Green and Romiley, said: “I completely understand the anger of local shopkeepers who have worked really hard to get our community through the Covid lockdown only to have their local shoppers ‘signposted’ to other district centres. “
He added: “ I’ve felt very proud of my community but this poster fiasco has felt like a kick in the teeth that could have been avoided with better oversight from the current Labour administration.
"Some residents think it is a terrible waste of money to have launched the campaign in such an ineffective way, given the current financial position the council finds itself in.
“Apparently there are posters like this across the borough. I’d love to know where the ones encouraging people to shop and support the brilliant businesses here in Romiley are!”
Lib Dem leader Mark Hunter added that Labour had been ‘found wanting yet again’, adding: “If they can’t manage to put a few posters up properly, what hope is there that they can run the council effectively?”
But Coun David Meller, cabinet member for economy and regeneration, has hit back at what he sees as Lib Dem opportunism.
“It is very annoying this has happened but it’s not the council’s fault that Global have mucked up here. We provided everything they needed, it’s just been a fault on their part and I think they are quite embarrassed about it as well,” he said.
“It’s disappointing they don’t want to be constructive and are resorting to things that, really, are ridiculous nit-picking on things that are outside the council’s control.
”
He added that the One Stockport campaign was not intended to be political, but a way of bringing people together again and getting businesses back on their feet.
“It’s meant to be a positive campaign, looking to build back better and reconnect the community of Stockport and get people confident in the borough again,” he said.
“Its not a case of us being asleep behind the wheel. In a matter of weeks we have been working with businesses and other groups to build this up from scratch. It’s testament to all those involved that this has got off the ground in such a short space of time.”
Global declined to comment but it is understood all posters in the wrong locations have now been replaced.
Regular updates and more information on the One Stockport campaign can be found at onestockport.co.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Amanda Holden fights back tears as she recalls moment of son's stillbirth

Amanda Holden fought back tears as she bravely recalled the moment doctors told her that her son was stillborn .
The Britain 's Got Talent judge discussed the heartbreaking moment during BBC 's Dear NHS Superstars special which aired on Thursday night .
In 2011 during her second pregnancy , Amanda explained how she woke up one morning and realised she had n't felt her unborn son move during the night .
She said that she `` did n't panic '' and went to Middlesex hospital where she was seen by midwife and close friend Jackie who on examination could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left and collapsed outside the room and luckily an obstetrician was walking past at the time and Jackie told them : `` Please can you go in , I ca n't hear the patient 's baby 's heartbeat ' . ''
Amanda then explained : `` Then I heard this guttural screaming .
`` It was the most bizarre thing that 's ever happened to me because it was me .
I did n't know I was doing it .
I had no control over myself , I thought it was another person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to say that as medical staff calmed her down , she had completely forgotten that `` I 'd have to get the baby out and I 'd have to give birth for our son . ''
Amanda went on to explain that she opted to have a C-section because she `` did n't think she could go through '' labour , describing it as `` horrific . ''
The 49-year-old tearfully recalled : `` The C-section was beyond horrific because at the end a little baby who has nothing wrong with him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come out .
`` I kept saying , ' I ca n't hold a dead baby ' , I was absolutely terrified .
Just as baby was going to come out my husband Chris had to leave the room , he could n't bear it .
`` Jackie wrapped him up and I said , 'Jackie , I ca n't do it , I ca n't hold him ' , Jackie said , 'He 's absolutely gorgeous , you need to see him . '
`` That 's when I held him even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one thing I remember is his perfectly formed eyebrows , which all my children have . ''
Praising the staff , Amanda said : `` I 'll do anything for that hospital because that 's where my son was born and that 's where we were treated like family members , that 's the best way to describe it . ''
Amanda and Chris are also parents to 14-year-old Lexi and eight-year-old Hollie who was born after Theo .
But Hollie 's birth was not plain sailing and Amanda was put into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was attached to amain artery behind her bladder which lead to a haemorrhage .

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Amanda Holden fought back tears as she bravely recalled the moment doctors told her that her son was stillborn.
The Britain's Got Talent judge discussed the heartbreaking moment during BBC's Dear NHS Superstars special which aired on Thursday night.
In 2011 during her second pregnancy, Amanda explained how she woke up one morning and realised she hadn't felt her unborn son move during the night.
She said that she "didn't panic" and went to Middlesex hospital where she was seen by midwife and close friend Jackie who on examination couldn't find Theo's heartbeat.
Jackie left and collapsed outside the room and luckily an obstetrician was walking past at the time and Jackie told them:
"Please can you go in, I can't hear the patient's baby's heartbeat'."
Amanda then explained: "Then I heard this guttural screaming.
"It was the most bizarre thing that's ever happened to me because it was me. I didn't know I was doing it. I had no control over myself, I thought it was another person making the noise."
She went on to say that as medical staff calmed her down, she had completely forgotten that "I'd have to get the baby out and I'd have to give birth for our son."
Amanda went on to explain that she opted to have a C-section because she "didn't think she could go through" labour, describing it as "horrific."
The 49-year-old tearfully recalled: "The C-section was beyond horrific because at the end a little baby who has nothing wrong with him apart from being asleep is going to come out.
"I kept saying, 'I can't hold a dead baby', I was absolutely terrified. Just as baby was going to come out my husband Chris had to leave the room, he couldn't bear it.
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"Jackie wrapped him up and I said, 'Jackie, I can't do it, I can't hold him', Jackie said, 'He's absolutely gorgeous, you need to see him.'
"That's when I held him even though he was fast asleep. The one thing I remember is his perfectly formed eyebrows, which all my children have."
Praising the staff, Amanda said: "I'll do anything for that hospital because that's where my son was born and that's where we were treated like family members, that's the best way to describe it."
Amanda and Chris are also parents to 14-year-old Lexi and eight-year-old Hollie who was born after Theo.
But Hollie's birth was not plain sailing and Amanda was put into a four-day coma after doctors realised her placenta was attached to amain artery behind her bladder which lead to a haemorrhage.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Alone Together podcast examines lockdown tech trends

Whether it ’ s speaking to your family and friends on Zoom or spending hours and hours binge-watching Netflix , technology has played a big part in keeping us connected and entertained during the Covid-19 pandemic .
However , is there a downside to this constant connection ?
The latest episode of Alone Together looks at both the positives and negatives of the role of technology in lockdown .
Psychotherapist and counsellor Maya Tomse discusses the impact of technology on our mental health , offering tips for those feeling overwhelmed by video calls and social media .
She said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our own feelings and emotions , but also we are more aware and sensitive to other people ’ s feelings and emotions too .
“ We feel like we have to make more emotional effort to appear interested . ''
Maya also talks about ‘ phone phobia ’ and how to overcome what is actually a common fear .
According to recent research , 76 per cent of millennials and 40 per cent of baby boomers experience anxiety-induced thoughts when they hear the phone ring .
Will Guyatt , LBC ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , discussing the latest trends – and which ones are here to stay after the coronavirus restrictions .
He said : “ I think increasingly an older generation who had decided they weren ’ t going to use technology have decided to adopt it .
“ I also think video conferencing is here to stay .
I hope the government really speeds up and works on areas that don ’ t have 4G or broadband links.
” Will adds : “ If this lockdown happened 15 years ago imagine how disconnected we all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pays tribute to the local heroes who have kept their communities going during these extraordinary times .
Karen Creavin , chief executive of the Active Wellbeing Society , chats about the # BrumTogether campaign : a coalition of voluntary , community and faith groups across Birmingham who are working together to provide essential supplies and support for those most in need .
You can listen to the full episode here .
Alone Together is a Laudable production from the newsrooms of the Manchester Evening News , the Edinburgh Evening News , and Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major podcasting platforms , including Spotify and Apple .
For exclusive , immersive content , you can download the Entale app on iOS or Android .

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Whether it’s speaking to your family and friends on Zoom or spending hours and hours binge-watching Netflix, technology has played a big part in keeping us connected and entertained during the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, is there a downside to this constant connection? The latest episode of Alone Together looks at both the positives and negatives of the role of technology in lockdown.
Psychotherapist and counsellor Maya Tomse discusses the impact of technology on our mental health, offering tips for those feeling overwhelmed by video calls and social media.
She said: "We are more aware and sensitive to our own feelings and emotions, but also we are more aware and sensitive to other people’s feelings and emotions too.
“We feel like we have to make more emotional effort to appear interested."
Maya also talks about ‘phone phobia’ and how to overcome what is actually a common fear.
According to recent research, 76 per cent of millennials and 40 per cent of baby boomers experience anxiety-induced thoughts when they hear the phone ring.
Will Guyatt, LBC’s tech correspondent, appears on the podcast, discussing the latest trends – and which ones are here to stay after the coronavirus restrictions.
He said: “I think increasingly an older generation who had decided they weren’t going to use technology have decided to adopt it.
“I also think video conferencing is here to stay. I hope the government really speeds up and works on areas that don’t have 4G or broadband links.”
Will adds: “If this lockdown happened 15 years ago imagine how disconnected we all would have been.”
Alone Together also pays tribute to the local heroes who have kept their communities going during these extraordinary times.
Karen Creavin, chief executive of the Active Wellbeing Society, chats about the #BrumTogether campaign : a coalition of voluntary, community and faith groups across Birmingham who are working together to provide essential supplies and support for those most in need.
You can listen to the full episode here.
Alone Together is a Laudable production from the newsrooms of the Manchester Evening News, the Edinburgh Evening News, and Birmingham Live.
It is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Spotify and Apple. For exclusive, immersive content, you can download the Entale app on iOS or Android.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Pep Guardiola Man City press conference LIVE

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will speak to the press this afternoon ahead of Sunday 's match with Norwich City @ @ @ @ @ on the line in the match which will see the Premier League season come to @ @ @ @ @ secured in second spot and the Canaries already relegated in last place .
Instead the @ @ @ @ @ Blues ' last warm-up before they meet Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 @ @ @ @ @ a 2-1 advantage after the first leg in February but Los Blancos have improved considerably @ @ @ @ @ Liga ahead of Barcelona .
The match will also be captain David Silva 's final @ @ @ @ @ as he is set to leave the Etihad once the Champions League is concluded .
@ @ @ @ @ to add his tally of 77 goals 140 assists for the club .
Scroll below @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola 's press conference .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Stuart Brennan, Simon Bajkowski)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will speak to the press this afternoon ahead of Sunday's match with Norwich City.
There is very little on the line in the match which will see the Premier League season come to a close, with City secured in second spot and the Canaries already relegated in last place.
Instead the game will act as the Blues' last warm-up before they meet Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 second leg. City have a 2-1 advantage after the first leg in February but Los Blancos have improved considerably since then and won La Liga ahead of Barcelona.
The match will also be captain David Silva's final game in the Premier League as he is set to leave the Etihad once the Champions League is concluded. The Spaniard will be hoping to add his tally of 77 goals 140 assists for the club.
Scroll below for LIVE updates from Pep Guardiola's press conference.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Asda shares important message for all shoppers who buy its chicken

Supermarket giant Asda has issued an important message about the chicken it stocks in stores .
Following the launch of an open letter signed by 150,000 consumers , coordinated by campaigning group 38 Degrees , Asda has announced a commitment to never stock chlorinated chicken or hormone-injected beef .
In an email responding to the 38 Degrees campaign , Asda said : `` We have no intention of changing our current animal welfare and food safety standards and we can confirm that we will never stock chlorinated chicken or hormone-injected beef . ''
Jess Hodge , campaigner at 38 Degrees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great news that ASDA is the latest supermarket to respond to overwhelming pressure from the British public , by making clear that chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef won ’ t make it anywhere near their supermarket shelves as a result of trade deals with the USA .
`` It ’ s time the government listened to that same public pressure and took our animal welfare and food standards off the table in trade talks .
We ’ re now seeing supermarket bosses more in tune with public opinion than the Prime Minister - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government needs.
” Asda is n't the only major supermarket to make a pledge against selling chlorinated chicken in stores .
Giles Hurley , CEO of Aldi , previously said : `` Aldi is one of the biggest supporters of British suppliers and we want to make it clear that will always be the case .
We are a signatory to the NFU Back British Farming Charter and our entire core range of fresh meat and milk is from Red Tractor-approved farms in the UK .
`` We will never compromise on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that includes a commitment to never selling chlorinated chicken or hormone injected beef .
`` Britain has some of the highest food quality standards in the world , and our commitment to only source chicken and beef from this country means our customers know they are always buying high quality Aldi products at unbeatable value . ''

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Supermarket giant Asda has issued an important message about the chicken it stocks in stores.
Following the launch of an open letter signed by 150,000 consumers, coordinated by campaigning group 38 Degrees, Asda has announced a commitment to never stock chlorinated chicken or hormone-injected beef.
In an email responding to the 38 Degrees campaign, Asda said: "We have no intention of changing our current animal welfare and food safety standards and we can confirm that we will never stock chlorinated chicken or hormone-injected beef."
Jess Hodge, campaigner at 38 Degrees, said: "It’s great news that ASDA is the latest supermarket to respond to overwhelming pressure from the British public, by making clear that chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef won’t make it anywhere near their supermarket shelves as a result of trade deals with the USA.
"It’s time the government listened to that same public pressure and took our animal welfare and food standards off the table in trade talks. We’re now seeing supermarket bosses more in tune with public opinion than the Prime Minister - this should be the wake up call the government needs.”
Asda isn't the only major supermarket to make a pledge against selling chlorinated chicken in stores.
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Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi, previously said: "Aldi is one of the biggest supporters of British suppliers and we want to make it clear that will always be the case. We are a signatory to the NFU Back British Farming Charter and our entire core range of fresh meat and milk is from Red Tractor-approved farms in the UK.
"We will never compromise on the standards or specifications of our products, and that includes a commitment to never selling chlorinated chicken or hormone injected beef.
"Britain has some of the highest food quality standards in the world, and our commitment to only source chicken and beef from this country means our customers know they are always buying high quality Aldi products at unbeatable value."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Former Man City star Yaya Toure training with League Two Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient have sent social media into a frenzy after posting a picture of Yaya Toure in one of their training kits .
Four-time African Player of the Year Toure made 101 appearances for Ivory Coast before his retirement from international duty in September 2016 and played in three World Cup tournaments in 2006 , 2010 and 2014 .
However , it is his time playing for Barcelona and Manchester City that football fans most remember about the midfielder .
During his time in Spain , Toure won two La Ligas , one Copa Del Rey , one Champions League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While during his eight years at City , the now 37-year-old won three Premier League titles , two League Cups and the FA Cup .
And taking to Twitter Friday morning , Orient wrote : “ Who have we got here then ?
“ It 's only three-time Premier League , Champions League , La Liga and African Cup of Nations winner Yaya Touré .
“ There he is look , in his Leyton Orient top at training this morning.
” Toure 's representatives contacted the club to see if the star could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while he is based in London as he looks to secure a move for his next club .
The veteran trained on his own on Friday but is expected to be involved with the rest of the squad when they report for pre-season on Monday .
Toure was recently blasted by a club in Brazil after Botafogo 's vice-president Ricardo Rotenberg claimed he had misled them in transfer talks .
Toure , it is claimed , had given Botafogo his word that he would sign for the club after talks over a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Toure has committed to join Vasco da Gama instead - if presidential candidate Leven Siano is elected as the club 's president .
The former City midfielder appeared on Siano 's Instagram page saying : “ I want to thank Leven for including me in this project .
`` I can hardly wait to see all the Vasco fans very soon .
It is going to be Vasco . ''
But Rotenberg has taken aim at Toure , saying : “ I 'm disgusted .
He 's a guy who 's word @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but no character.
” The 37-year-old has been without a club since leaving Chinese League One side Qingdao Huanghai eight months ago .

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Leyton Orient have sent social media into a frenzy after posting a picture of Yaya Toure in one of their training kits.
Four-time African Player of the Year Toure made 101 appearances for Ivory Coast before his retirement from international duty in September 2016 and played in three World Cup tournaments in 2006, 2010 and 2014.
However, it is his time playing for Barcelona and Manchester City that football fans most remember about the midfielder.
During his time in Spain, Toure won two La Ligas, one Copa Del Rey, one Champions League and one FIFA Club World Cup.
While during his eight years at City, the now 37-year-old won three Premier League titles, two League Cups and the FA Cup.
And taking to Twitter Friday morning, Orient wrote: “Who have we got here then?
“It's only three-time Premier League, Champions League, La Liga and African Cup of Nations winner Yaya Touré.
“There he is look, in his Leyton Orient top at training this morning.”
Toure's representatives contacted the club to see if the star could join in with sessions to keep fit while he is based in London as he looks to secure a move for his next club. The veteran trained on his own on Friday but is expected to be involved with the rest of the squad when they report for pre-season on Monday.
Toure was recently blasted by a club in Brazil after Botafogo's vice-president Ricardo Rotenberg claimed he had misled them in transfer talks.
Toure, it is claimed, had given Botafogo his word that he would sign for the club after talks over a deal.
However, it has now emerged that Toure has committed to join Vasco da Gama instead - if presidential candidate Leven Siano is elected as the club's president.
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The former City midfielder appeared on Siano's Instagram page saying: “I want to thank Leven for including me in this project.
"I can hardly wait to see all the Vasco fans very soon. It is going to be Vasco."
But Rotenberg has taken aim at Toure, saying: “I'm disgusted. He's a guy who's word means nothing. He has an attitude but no character.”
The 37-year-old has been without a club since leaving Chinese League One side Qingdao Huanghai eight months ago.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United press conference highlights

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the press on Friday morning as he previewed Manchester United 's final-day showdown with Leicester @ @ @ @ @ guarantee Leicester qualification for next season ’ s Champions League for only the second time @ @ @ @ @ a draw or better for United would cement their position in the top four irrespective @ @ @ @ @ Wolves beat Chelsea United will qualify for the Champions League whatever happens at the King @ @ @ @ @ of good omens ahead of the match United are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier @ @ @ @ @ W7 D3 ) .
Only against Aston Villa ( 15 ) are they enjoying a @ @ @ @ @ current top-flight sides .
Solskjaer gave some encouraging team news ahead of the match with @ @ @ @ @ having missed the last three matches due to an ankle injury .
Scroll down to @ @ @ @ @ Carrington .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the press on Friday morning as he previewed Manchester United's final-day showdown with Leicester City.
A win would guarantee Leicester qualification for next season’s Champions League for only the second time in their history, while a draw or better for United would cement their position in the top four irrespective of other results. If Wolves beat Chelsea United will qualify for the Champions League whatever happens at the King Power Stadium.
In terms of good omens ahead of the match United are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League matches against Leicester (W7 D3). Only against Aston Villa (15) are they enjoying a longer ongoing unbeaten run among current top-flight sides.
Solskjaer gave some encouraging team news ahead of the match with Luke Shaw back in contention having missed the last three matches due to an ankle injury.
Scroll down to see how events unfolded from Carrington.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Man Utd have ignored two players in Premier League run in and it's not clear why

How can two previously heralded and consistent players find themselves left on the bench for so long , to so little outcry ?
It 's a strange question , but it 's pertinent to Manchester United right now , with team selection set to play a major role ahead of the season 's finale .
If you had told United fans earlier this season that Fred and Scott McTominay — two of the hitherto cornerstones of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's team — would not start any of the team 's final eight Premier League games of the campaign , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have seemed like pure self-destruction .
Both started the first game of the restart against Tottenham , that game being the last of 23 consecutive league starts for Fred .
Not long ago , there was genuine talk among United fans that the Brazilian should be among the contenders for the player of the season award .
McTominay too , while stricken with the odd injury problem this season , was in the same bracket .
When fit , he invariably started and chipped in with five goals this season .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in glowing terms about his renowned work ethic and great attitude .
In crucial December victories over Tottenham and Man City , which laid the foundations on which the 2020 Bruno Fernandes inspired surge was built , the two were excellent in midfield .
Their partnership at the base of midfield became dependable and solid ; never truly spectacular but something reliable in a wildly inconsistent team .
The addition of Fernandes in January to play ahead of them looked to be the ideal augment to United 's midfield and for a time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes in particular looked to have a connection , both native Portuguese speakers and canny operators in the United engine room .
Yet now , as Solskjaer considers his most important team selection of the season with United facing Leicester on Sunday , Fred and McTominay simply are n't in the equation .
The Norwegian ignored them both despite watching Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic struggle to contain West Ham 's energy and verve on Wednesday night .
He will likely ignore them again when submitting his team sheet at the King Power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Pogba 's return from injury has scuppered opportunities for both Fred and McTominay ?
Or have the pair got themselves to blame ?
The mitigating factor here is that neither have looked at their sharpest since the restart , labouring for 60 minutes together against Tottenham and again in the FA Cup quarter-final at Norwich .
McTominay was sluggish when called into the league side at Crystal Palace , Fred wasted his chance when handed a start in the Chelsea semi-final .
By contrast , Pogba returned in brilliant form and Matic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's still hard to see the logic in Solskjaer 's snub of the pair against West Ham .
They should have at least appeared off the bench to bring legs to the midfield .
And many would argue one or both of them should be introduced at Leicester to refresh the spine of the side again .
The simple answer to the 'Pogba question ' , however , is that Matic seems the more sensible foil , given the skillsets of the Frenchman as well as Fernandes .
Matic screens , uses his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does n't rush around like Fred and McTominay because he does n't need to .
United deservedly handed the Serbia international a new contract earlier this month , but you wonder what it means for the two midfield reserves .
Solskjaer seems to think his United side can not function without the Matic-Pogba axis at its nucleus , yet he had faith in Fred and McTominay earlier in the season .
It has disappated .
And even with Pogba and Matic floundering somewhat , a change does not appear forthcoming .
There is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so perhaps fatigue and the need to 'freshen up ' are no longer relevant .
Matic and Pogba have been excellent most of the time and are rightly ahead in the midfield pecking order .
But there 's no doubt United need more variety in their play , and that both Fred and McTominay are viable options .
They have by no means been cast aside and forgotten by Solskjaer , but it does feel a little like they have been ignored .
Perhaps they still have a major role to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season .

How can two previously heralded and consistent players find themselves left on the bench for so long, to so little outcry?
It's a strange question, but it's pertinent to Manchester United right now, with team selection set to play a major role ahead of the season's finale.
If you had told United fans earlier this season that Fred and Scott McTominay — two of the hitherto cornerstones of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team — would not start any of the team's final eight Premier League games of the campaign, they would not have believed you. It would have seemed like pure self-destruction.
Both started the first game of the restart against Tottenham, that game being the last of 23 consecutive league starts for Fred. Not long ago, there was genuine talk among United fans that the Brazilian should be among the contenders for the player of the season award.
McTominay too, while stricken with the odd injury problem this season, was in the same bracket. When fit, he invariably started and chipped in with five goals this season. He got a new contract, Solskjaer spoke in glowing terms about his renowned work ethic and great attitude.
In crucial December victories over Tottenham and Man City, which laid the foundations on which the 2020 Bruno Fernandes inspired surge was built, the two were excellent in midfield.
Their partnership at the base of midfield became dependable and solid; never truly spectacular but something reliable in a wildly inconsistent team. The addition of Fernandes in January to play ahead of them looked to be the ideal augment to United's midfield and for a time, it worked well. Fred and Fernandes in particular looked to have a connection, both native Portuguese speakers and canny operators in the United engine room.
Yet now, as Solskjaer considers his most important team selection of the season with United facing Leicester on Sunday, Fred and McTominay simply aren't in the equation. The Norwegian ignored them both despite watching Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic struggle to contain West Ham's energy and verve on Wednesday night. He will likely ignore them again when submitting his team sheet at the King Power Stadium.
Is it merely a case that Pogba's return from injury has scuppered opportunities for both Fred and McTominay? Or have the pair got themselves to blame?
The mitigating factor here is that neither have looked at their sharpest since the restart, labouring for 60 minutes together against Tottenham and again in the FA Cup quarter-final at Norwich. McTominay was sluggish when called into the league side at Crystal Palace, Fred wasted his chance when handed a start in the Chelsea semi-final. By contrast, Pogba returned in brilliant form and Matic was rock-solid alongside him.
But it's still hard to see the logic in Solskjaer's snub of the pair against West Ham. They should have at least appeared off the bench to bring legs to the midfield. And many would argue one or both of them should be introduced at Leicester to refresh the spine of the side again.
The simple answer to the 'Pogba question', however, is that Matic seems the more sensible foil, given the skillsets of the Frenchman as well as Fernandes. Matic screens, uses his game intelligence, he intercepts. He doesn't rush around like Fred and McTominay because he doesn't need to. United deservedly handed the Serbia international a new contract earlier this month, but you wonder what it means for the two midfield reserves.
Solskjaer seems to think his United side cannot function without the Matic-Pogba axis at its nucleus, yet he had faith in Fred and McTominay earlier in the season. It has disappated. And even with Pogba and Matic floundering somewhat, a change does not appear forthcoming.
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There is only one game remaining in the season, so perhaps fatigue and the need to 'freshen up' are no longer relevant. Matic and Pogba have been excellent most of the time and are rightly ahead in the midfield pecking order. But there's no doubt United need more variety in their play, and that both Fred and McTominay are viable options.
They have by no means been cast aside and forgotten by Solskjaer, but it does feel a little like they have been ignored. Perhaps they still have a major role to play in the search for Champions League qualification this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Urgent warning over 'dangerous Spice' in city centre after six people collapse

A warning has been issued about a new super-strength strain of Spice after six people collapsed in the city centre within the space of a few minutes .
One man was yesterday fighting for his life yesterday after collapsing in Piccadilly Garden at around 1.30pm , while two other people were also taken to hospital in a serious condition after collapsing within around half an hour of one another .
Tests were immediately carried out on the Spice they had taken , which found that it contained a higher dose of a new synthetic cannabinoid called MDMB-4en-PINACA .
The substance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ batches recently , but yesterday ’ s tests showed a larger concentration than previously .
A warning to public sector agencies has now been sent out by the Mandrake unit , a unique partnership between Manchester Metropolitan University , the police , council and other agencies that was established when Spice emerged as a problem in 2016 .
The unit is designed to very quickly test drugs and flag concerns through an early warning system .
It is understood all six collapses were around Piccadilly Gardens and Market Street early yesterday afternoon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to hospital .
Police were called to Piccadilly Gardens at 1.35pm and cordoned part of the area off after one of the incidents , the collapse of a 58-year-old man said to be in a life threatening condition .
The Spice warning follows a separate notice issued by Mandrake a few weeks ago about counterfeit prescription medication such as benzodiazepines , the use of which has been increasing among street drug users .
There are also thought to have been a number of collapses linked to those substances in recent months .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rough sleepers , switched to the drugs during lockdown as it was easier to get hold of .
But there remain particular concerns about the effects of mixing them with Spice , especially the latest extra strong batch .
The latest Spice warning advises that 60 people died after smoking the drug last year and highlights that its potency depends on the mixture of substances in any given batch .
“ Samples involved in the incidents today have been tested and contained a synthetic cannabinoid called MDMB-4en-PINACA , ” it says .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of recent tests , but the Spice samples tested today had a higher concentration of MDMB-4en-PINACA added to the herbal Spice mix .
“ It is the higher concentration of MDMB-4en-PINACA found in the Spice mix that is thought to have caused the overdoses seen today.
” As well as advising agencies of the dangerous new batch , the notice provides advice to users - including to never smoke Spice neat - and flags that there are two CGL-run treatment centres in Manchester , one for over-18s at 43a Carnarvon Street , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
David Regan , Manchester 's Director of Public Health , said : `` There have been no further collapses since yesterday afternoon so we are hopeful these were isolated incidences .
“ However , along with police and other partners we will continue to monitor the situation .
`` A public health response is underway and we are issuing warnings through our street outreach team and voluntary sector partners , and health professionals , to ensure potential users are aware of the danger . ''

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A warning has been issued about a new super-strength strain of Spice after six people collapsed in the city centre within the space of a few minutes.
One man was yesterday fighting for his life yesterday after collapsing in Piccadilly Garden at around 1.30pm, while two other people were also taken to hospital in a serious condition after collapsing within around half an hour of one another.
Tests were immediately carried out on the Spice they had taken, which found that it contained a higher dose of a new synthetic cannabinoid called MDMB-4en-PINACA.
The substance has been found in a number of batches recently, but yesterday’s tests showed a larger concentration than previously.
A warning to public sector agencies has now been sent out by the Mandrake unit, a unique partnership between Manchester Metropolitan University, the police, council and other agencies that was established when Spice emerged as a problem in 2016.
(Image: GMP City Centre)
The unit is designed to very quickly test drugs and flag concerns through an early warning system.
It is understood all six collapses were around Piccadilly Gardens and Market Street early yesterday afternoon, three of which resulted in people being taken to hospital.
Police were called to Piccadilly Gardens at 1.35pm and cordoned part of the area off after one of the incidents, the collapse of a 58-year-old man said to be in a life threatening condition.
(Image: Tony Farrell)
The Spice warning follows a separate notice issued by Mandrake a few weeks ago about counterfeit prescription medication such as benzodiazepines, the use of which has been increasing among street drug users.
There are also thought to have been a number of collapses linked to those substances in recent months.
It is understood some users, including rough sleepers, switched to the drugs during lockdown as it was easier to get hold of. But there remain particular concerns about the effects of mixing them with Spice, especially the latest extra strong batch.
The latest Spice warning advises that 60 people died after smoking the drug last year and highlights that its potency depends on the mixture of substances in any given batch.
“Samples involved in the incidents today have been tested and contained a synthetic cannabinoid called MDMB-4en-PINACA,” it says.
“MDMB-4en-PINACA has been found in a number of recent tests, but the Spice samples tested today had a higher concentration of MDMB-4en-PINACA added to the herbal Spice mix.
“It is the higher concentration of MDMB-4en-PINACA found in the Spice mix that is thought to have caused the overdoses seen today.”
As well as advising agencies of the dangerous new batch, the notice provides advice to users - including to never smoke Spice neat - and flags that there are two CGL-run treatment centres in Manchester, one for over-18s at 43a Carnarvon Street, and one for under-18s at 41 Thomas Street.
David Regan, Manchester's Director of Public Health, said: "There have been no further collapses since yesterday afternoon so we are hopeful these were isolated incidences.
“However, along with police and other partners we will continue to monitor the situation.
"A public health response is underway and we are issuing warnings through our street outreach team and voluntary sector partners, and health professionals, to ensure potential users are aware of the danger."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-25--Man United fans agree on development plan for Brandon Williams

Manchester United fans believe Brandon Williams would benefit from a loan move next season .
Williams made his first-team debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in September , featuring as a substitute during the EFL Cup win against Rochdale .
Just days later , he started against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League and impressed during his Premier League debut in the win versus Brighton .
The 19-year-old was rewarded with a new contract in October as a result of his impressive performances at left-back .
Williams ' emergence has allowed Solskjaer to utilise Luke Shaw as a central defender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operating as a wing-back .
Despite his impressing during his breakthrough season , Williams has started just one Premier League game since the restart and struggled during the FA Cup defeat to Chelsea .
As Shaw remains firmly first-choice on the left flank , many supporters believe the United academy graduate could benefit from a season out on loan where he would get guaranteed first-team minutes .
Williams could feature for United in their crucial Premier League fixture against Leicester on Sunday , with both sides aiming to end the season in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer 's men will travel to the King Power Stadium full of confidence .
He told MUTV after the draw against West Ham : `` We 've got a result that has taken us above Leicester and we are going there with full confidence .
`` We 're going there to win , and not to have any nerves , just doing what we need to do . ''

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Manchester United fans believe Brandon Williams would benefit from a loan move next season.
Williams made his first-team debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in September, featuring as a substitute during the EFL Cup win against Rochdale. Just days later, he started against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League and impressed during his Premier League debut in the win versus Brighton.
The 19-year-old was rewarded with a new contract in October as a result of his impressive performances at left-back. Williams' emergence has allowed Solskjaer to utilise Luke Shaw as a central defender at times this season with the youngster operating as a wing-back.
Despite his impressing during his breakthrough season, Williams has started just one Premier League game since the restart and struggled during the FA Cup defeat to Chelsea.
As Shaw remains firmly first-choice on the left flank, many supporters believe the United academy graduate could benefit from a season out on loan where he would get guaranteed first-team minutes.
Williams could feature for United in their crucial Premier League fixture against Leicester on Sunday, with both sides aiming to end the season in the Champions League places.
The defender believes Solskjaer's men will travel to the King Power Stadium full of confidence.
He told MUTV after the draw against West Ham: "We've got a result that has taken us above Leicester and we are going there with full confidence.
"We're going there to win, and not to have any nerves, just doing what we need to do."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--A6 in Stockport closed as police deal with "serious road traffic collision"

A busy Stockport road has been partially closed tonight following a serious road traffic collision .
London Road , in @ @ @ @ @ was closed in both directions between Torkington Road and Lever Street just after 10pm on @ @ @ @ @ closed due to a “ serious RTC ” , according to High Peak Live .
@ @ @ @ @ avoid this area and use an alternative route .
“ A6 London Road between Torkington @ @ @ @ @ both directions “ Please avoid this area or take alternative route where possible High Peak @ @ @ @ @ 199-There has been a serious RTC in Hazel Grove , which has closed the A6 @ @ @ @ @ diverting via Jacksons Lane & Fiveways , which means that we are unable to serve @ @ @ @ @ Road and Civic Hall.
” The M.E.N has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment .

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A busy Stockport road has been partially closed tonight following a serious road traffic collision.
London Road, in Hazel Grove, Stockport, was closed in both directions between Torkington Road and Lever Street just after 10pm on Friday.
The road is closed due to a “serious RTC”, according to High Peak Live.
Motorists are being advised to avoid this area and use an alternative route.
Transport for Greater Manchester tweeted: “ROAD CLOSURE
“A6 London Road between Torkington Road and Lever Street in both directions
“On-going Police Incident.
“Please avoid this area or take alternative route where possible
“Local bus services 192 & 199 are on diversion.”
High Peak Live tweeted: “Skyline 199-There has been a serious RTC in Hazel Grove, which has closed the A6.
“Our services are diverting via Jacksons Lane & Fiveways, which means that we are unable to serve the bus stops at Commercial Road and Civic Hall.”
The M.E.N has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Silva remembers United moment as a great Man City memory

David Silva has picked out THAT pass against Manchester United as one of the highlights of his ten years at Manchester City .
The Blues legend is expected to play his final Premier League game against Norwich on Sunday , and will leave supporters with a thousand happy memories .
And Silva has been talking about some of the high points – and one low period – of his time at City .
The Spain international has scored some memorable goals , and made some memorable assists in the last decade , but his career was really sparked by his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3-2 win at Blackpool in October 2010 .
It was not his first City goal – that came a month earlier in a Europa League win at Red Bull Salzburg – but it made English football sit up and take notice .
Before that marvellous goal , the critics had been quick to dismiss him as too lightweight , not quick enough , or not deadly enough in front of goal to make a success of life in England .
Silva admits it was a goal he needed after an ordinary start to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £24million move .
“ It was very good because this goal gave me a lot of confidence , ” he said .
“ It made me feel more relaxed and proved I was adapting to the style of play here .
“ When I arrived after the World Cup I wasn ’ t in my best physical shape .
Slowly but surely I got up to speed and the truth is that goal gave me a huge boost to play the way I wanted.
” The Blues did not have long to wait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Carlos Tevez , Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero really began to pay off – and the breakthrough came with the FA Cup triumph in 2011 , ending a 35-year wait for a trophy .
Silva remembers that final win over Stoke : “ An amazing day – they had told us that we had a project and it was to win trophies and then in my first year we won the FA Cup .
The rest is history .
“ We have won a lot of titles since then .
As they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joined , that was their project for us and the truth is , we made it happen.
” But it was the following season that Silva really took centre stage .
He was the guile behind City ’ s dramatic first Premier League win .
And the moment that he volleyed a stunning pass to Edin Dzeko – having just nutmegged David De Gea to make it 5-1 – is high on any City fan ’ s list of great Silva moments .
Typically , Silva passes the credit to Dzeko , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really beautiful pass but it was down to Edin too because if he hadn ’ t scored then it wouldn ’ t have been spoken about so much .
“ Passes always have more value when there ’ s a goal on the end of them !
He was a spectacular player for us , he lost his opponents very easily and his finishing was good too .
“ The truth is it was a complete performance from the whole team .
6-1 against United at Old Trafford .
Imagine that .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s more , it was a historic result.
” That led directly to City beating the Reds to the league title on the final day of the season on goal difference , after a nerve-shredding extra time win over Queen ’ s Park Rangers .
Says Silva : “ I think that we deserved the league that year because we had played very well .
“ We had to suffer a bit but anyway the Premier League is a very difficult league and the most difficult is making that first step forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We were able to win it and it took a weight off our shoulders.
” But it has not always been champagne and roses for Silva in his time at City .
He had a recurring ankle injury which troubled him from 2014 to 2016 , and played through the pain barrier at times to help the Blues succeed .
That , and the premature birth of his son Mateo in 2017 are the two low moments of his City career , but both have had happy outcomes .
“ The problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop your career path and make you unhappy because you want to play , ” he said .
“ I think this has been the main challenge .
“ There were moments when my ankle was really bad , I had to have an injection before I played and then eventually couldn ’ t carry on – and it was so frustrating .
“ But in the end everything has been worth it , everything has gone so well for me and I have been able to help the team .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure that I am in good shape and fit to avoid injuries .
Then I enjoy myself .
“ On the pitch I try to have fun , knowing that I ’ m at an age now where I ’ m going to play less and less .
“ I try to enjoy myself and work hard right until the end of the game .
I think that with hard work , you can play for a long time at a good level .
”

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David Silva has picked out THAT pass against Manchester United as one of the highlights of his ten years at Manchester City.
The Blues legend is expected to play his final Premier League game against Norwich on Sunday, and will leave supporters with a thousand happy memories.
And Silva has been talking about some of the high points – and one low period – of his time at City.
The Spain international has scored some memorable goals, and made some memorable assists in the last decade, but his career was really sparked by his first Premier League goal, in a 3-2 win at Blackpool in October 2010.
It was not his first City goal – that came a month earlier in a Europa League win at Red Bull Salzburg – but it made English football sit up and take notice.
Before that marvellous goal, the critics had been quick to dismiss him as too lightweight, not quick enough, or not deadly enough in front of goal to make a success of life in England.
Silva admits it was a goal he needed after an ordinary start to life at his new club after a £24million move.
“It was very good because this goal gave me a lot of confidence,” he said. “It made me feel more relaxed and proved I was adapting to the style of play here.
“When I arrived after the World Cup I wasn’t in my best physical shape. Slowly but surely I got up to speed and the truth is that goal gave me a huge boost to play the way I wanted.”
The Blues did not have long to wait before City’s investment in him, Carlos Tevez, Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero really began to pay off – and the breakthrough came with the FA Cup triumph in 2011, ending a 35-year wait for a trophy.
Silva remembers that final win over Stoke: “An amazing day – they had told us that we had a project and it was to win trophies and then in my first year we won the FA Cup. The rest is history.
“We have won a lot of titles since then. As they said to me at the time I joined, that was their project for us and the truth is, we made it happen.”
But it was the following season that Silva really took centre stage. He was the guile behind City’s dramatic first Premier League win.
And the moment that he volleyed a stunning pass to Edin Dzeko – having just nutmegged David De Gea to make it 5-1 – is high on any City fan’s list of great Silva moments.
Typically, Silva passes the credit to Dzeko, for his finish: “It was a really beautiful pass but it was down to Edin too because if he hadn’t scored then it wouldn’t have been spoken about so much.
“Passes always have more value when there’s a goal on the end of them! He was a spectacular player for us, he lost his opponents very easily and his finishing was good too.
“The truth is it was a complete performance from the whole team. 6-1 against United at Old Trafford. Imagine that. The whole team played so well and what’s more, it was a historic result.”
That led directly to City beating the Reds to the league title on the final day of the season on goal difference, after a nerve-shredding extra time win over Queen’s Park Rangers.
Says Silva: “I think that we deserved the league that year because we had played very well.
“We had to suffer a bit but anyway the Premier League is a very difficult league and the most difficult is making that first step forward and winning it for the first time. We were able to win it and it took a weight off our shoulders.”
But it has not always been champagne and roses for Silva in his time at City.
He had a recurring ankle injury which troubled him from 2014 to 2016, and played through the pain barrier at times to help the Blues succeed.
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That, and the premature birth of his son Mateo in 2017 are the two low moments of his City career, but both have had happy outcomes.
“The problems come when you have injuries. They stop your career path and make you unhappy because you want to play,” he said. “I think this has been the main challenge.
“There were moments when my ankle was really bad, I had to have an injection before I played and then eventually couldn’t carry on – and it was so frustrating.
“But in the end everything has been worth it, everything has gone so well for me and I have been able to help the team.
“I try and work hard every day, to make sure that I am in good shape and fit to avoid injuries. Then I enjoy myself.
“On the pitch I try to have fun, knowing that I’m at an age now where I’m going to play less and less.
“I try to enjoy myself and work hard right until the end of the game. I think that with hard work, you can play for a long time at a good level.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--David Silva sends Man City fans a moving farewell message

David Silva has sent a moving message to Manchester City fans as he prepares to play his final Premier League game for the club .
Ten years of excellence in English football will come to an end for the 34-year-old Spain international when he lines up against Norwich on Sunday – if manager Pep Guardiola picks him , of course .
And Silva says his stay with the Blues has exceeded his “ wildest dreams ” and that he is a “ Blue forever ” .
In his time at City , Silva has won four Premier League titles , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cups – and is hoping to wrap it all up with a Champions League win this season .
His move to City raised a few eyebrows in Spain , where he had been eyed up by Real Madrid and Barcelona after some brilliant displays for Valencia .
But Silva defied the norm by not only establishing himself as one of the all-time Premier League greats , but also becoming a first choice for Spain , with whom he won a World Cup and two European Championships .
He said : “ When you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about all of this .
You dream about becoming a footballer , a professional footballer , you dream of playing in the top flight .
“ But you never think about all the things that you could possibly achieve .
Even more so now when I look back at everything I have achieved I could never have imagined it , even in my wildest dreams.
” Silva dodged questions about his future , with speculation that he may be lined up by Inter Miami in the MLS , or a return to Spain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a wrench to leave Manchester , and say farewell to the rest of the squad : “ I ’ m going to miss them a lot because we have been together for so many years - also the people who work here at the club who have made everything so easy .
“ They are always there for me for everything I need every day.
” City fans adore Silva , with many citing him as the best player in the club ’ s history , and Silva says the feeling is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no fans at the stadium to see him bow out of English football - but the fans ' group 1894 are planning a tribute to him before the Champions League second leg against Real Madrid on August 7 .
“ They have shown me so much respect – and respect is the most important thing for me , ” he said .
“ They have shown me and my family respect wherever we go and then on the pitch too .
I am very grateful for all of this .
“ I just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the supporters , to the club , to the workers here at the club because they have made my life much easier and I am grateful for that .

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David Silva has sent a moving message to Manchester City fans as he prepares to play his final Premier League game for the club.
Ten years of excellence in English football will come to an end for the 34-year-old Spain international when he lines up against Norwich on Sunday – if manager Pep Guardiola picks him, of course.
And Silva says his stay with the Blues has exceeded his “wildest dreams” and that he is a “Blue forever”.
In his time at City, Silva has won four Premier League titles, five League Cups, and two FA Cups – and is hoping to wrap it all up with a Champions League win this season.
His move to City raised a few eyebrows in Spain, where he had been eyed up by Real Madrid and Barcelona after some brilliant displays for Valencia.
But Silva defied the norm by not only establishing himself as one of the all-time Premier League greats, but also becoming a first choice for Spain, with whom he won a World Cup and two European Championships.
He said: “When you are young you don’t dream about all of this. You dream about becoming a footballer, a professional footballer, you dream of playing in the top flight.
“But you never think about all the things that you could possibly achieve. Even more so now when I look back at everything I have achieved I could never have imagined it, even in my wildest dreams.”
Silva dodged questions about his future, with speculation that he may be lined up by Inter Miami in the MLS, or a return to Spain.
But he said that it will be a wrench to leave Manchester, and say farewell to the rest of the squad: “I’m going to miss them a lot because we have been together for so many years - also the people who work here at the club who have made everything so easy.
“They are always there for me for everything I need every day.”
City fans adore Silva, with many citing him as the best player in the club’s history, and Silva says the feeling is mutual.
Sadly, there will be no fans at the stadium to see him bow out of English football - but the fans' group 1894 are planning a tribute to him before the Champions League second leg against Real Madrid on August 7.
“They have shown me so much respect – and respect is the most important thing for me,” he said. “They have shown me and my family respect wherever we go and then on the pitch too. I am very grateful for all of this.
“I just want to say thank you to all the supporters, to the club, to the workers here at the club because they have made my life much easier and I am grateful for that.
“I will be Blue – Blue forever.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Man City evening headlines as Guardiola provides Aguero update

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for July 24 Pep Guardiola drops hint that Sergio Aguero could return for Champions League run Manchester City have had to make do without Sergio Aguero for most of the Premier League run-in , with the Argentina forward having picked up an injury in the June victory over Burnley .
Aguero has missed seven league games , as well as the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the FA Cup , but there is now hope that he could return in time to face Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the other ones will be fit and I think in two weeks , barring a disaster in the training session that hopefully wo n't happen , everyone will be fit and we 're going to count on the senior guys for this game , '' manager .
City hold a 2-1 lead over Real Madrid from the first leg , having come from behind at the Bernabeu , and will play the return match at the Etihad Stadium on 7 August .
Aguero has scored twice in this season ’ s Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group stage victory over Atalanta , but was left on the bench for the game in Madrid .
Guardiola reacts to Kevin de Bruyne losing out on Player of the Year award Manchester City ’ s Kevin de Bruyne missed out to Jordan Henderson for the Football Writers Association ’ s Player of the Year award , but Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes the player ’ s on-pitch qualities and achievements speak for themselves .
De Bruyne finished second in the voting , with Manchester United ’ s Marcus Rashford in third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City man has racked up going into the final weekend of the campaign .
“ I think ( Kevin ) speaks for himself what he gives to our team , ” .
“ It ’ s not necessary to say how fantastic Kevin is .
At the same time , congratulations to the captain at Liverpool .
He ’ s a really good player.
” Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane rounded out the top five in the voting , with Sergio Aguero the only other Manchester City player to pick up votes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Koulibaly comments Kalidou Koulibaly has long been linked with a Premier League move , and the Senegal defender is on Manchester City 's shortlist for the transfer window .
With his Napoli side due to miss out on Champions League football unless they win this year ’ s competition , there have been further suggestions that he could end his six-year association with the Serie A club .
And Koulibaly ’ s comments , made to broadcaster Radio Kiss Kiss , have given some City fans hope of a summer move .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Napoli for life , but I can ’ t make promises , ” Koulibaly said , as translated by .
“ I am part of the project and at the end of the season I will speak to the directors .
The 29-year-old has made more than 200 appearances for Napoli since joining from Genk in 2014 , winning this season ’ s Coppa Italia with the club , and played both games as his team took four points from Liverpool in the Champions League group stage .

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for July 24
Pep Guardiola drops hint that Sergio Aguero could return for Champions League run
Manchester City have had to make do without Sergio Aguero for most of the Premier League run-in, with the Argentina forward having picked up an injury in the June victory over Burnley.
Aguero has missed seven league games, as well as the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the FA Cup, but there is now hope that he could return in time to face Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League.
“[Benjamin] Mendy is suspended but the other ones will be fit and I think in two weeks, barring a disaster in the training session that hopefully won't happen, everyone will be fit and we're going to count on the senior guys for this game," manager Pep Guardiola said .
City hold a 2-1 lead over Real Madrid from the first leg, having come from behind at the Bernabeu, and will play the return match at the Etihad Stadium on 7 August.
Aguero has scored twice in this season’s Champions League, both goals coming in a group stage victory over Atalanta, but was left on the bench for the game in Madrid.
Guardiola reacts to Kevin de Bruyne losing out on Player of the Year award
Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne missed out to Jordan Henderson for the Football Writers Association’s Player of the Year award, but Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes the player’s on-pitch qualities and achievements speak for themselves.
De Bruyne finished second in the voting, with Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford in third, after a season in which the City man has racked up 11 goals and 19 assists going into the final weekend of the campaign.
“I think (Kevin) speaks for himself what he gives to our team,” Guardiola said .
“It’s not necessary to say how fantastic Kevin is.
At the same time, congratulations to the captain at Liverpool. He’s a really good player.”
Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane rounded out the top five in the voting, with Sergio Aguero the only other Manchester City player to pick up votes.
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City given hope of defensive signing after Koulibaly comments
Kalidou Koulibaly has long been linked with a Premier League move, and the Senegal defender is on Manchester City's shortlist for the transfer window.
With his Napoli side due to miss out on Champions League football unless they win this year’s competition, there have been further suggestions that he could end his six-year association with the Serie A club.
And Koulibaly’s comments, made to broadcaster Radio Kiss Kiss, have given some City fans hope of a summer move.
“I would love to stay at Napoli for life, but I can’t make promises,” Koulibaly said, as translated by Football Italia .
“I am part of the project and at the end of the season I will speak to the directors.
The 29-year-old has made more than 200 appearances for Napoli since joining from Genk in 2014, winning this season’s Coppa Italia with the club, and played both games as his team took four points from Liverpool in the Champions League group stage.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United have been handed an injury boost regarding Luke Shaw after the defender drove himself into training on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ has missed the last three matches for United due to an ankle injury which he @ @ @ @ @ with Southampton last week .
Timothy Fosu-Mensah replaced Shaw for the win at Crystal Palace @ @ @ @ @ graduate Brandon Williams started both the defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final and @ @ @ @ @ West Ham on Wednesday evening .
Last week Shaw had to be driven into the @ @ @ @ @ girlfriend due to his injury and he had been arriving at Carrington later than the @ @ @ @ @ order to undergo treatment .
However , on Thursday he arrived at the same time @ @ @ @ @ players , indicating that he took part in training ahead of Sunday 's crucial match @ @ @ @ @ latest United news from our blog .

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Manchester United have been handed an injury boost regarding Luke Shaw after the defender drove himself into training on Thursday morning.
The England international has missed the last three matches for United due to an ankle injury which he sustained in the 2-2 draw with Southampton last week.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah replaced Shaw for the win at Crystal Palace last Thursday, while academy graduate Brandon Williams started both the defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final and the Premier League draw versus West Ham on Wednesday evening.
Last week Shaw had to be driven into the United training ground by his girlfriend due to his injury and he had been arriving at Carrington later than the rest of the players in order to undergo treatment.
However, on Thursday he arrived at the same time as the rest of the players, indicating that he took part in training ahead of Sunday's crucial match against Leicester.
Recap the latest United news from our blog.