themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-16--Power cut in Salford hits 6,000 properties and disrupts tram services - full list of postcodes affec

Power cut in Salford hits 6,000 properties and disrupts tram services - full list of postcodes affected

A huge power cut has affected the tram service and 6,000 properties in Salford .
A fault was reported at around 10:00am this morning and engineers have been sent to the scene power .
The homes and trams running between Broadway and Eccles area have been affected .
Trams running between MediaCity and Broadway were stopped and passengers are able to use their tickets on buses 33 and 50 .
Services resumed shortly afterwards but there were delays .
A spokesperson for Electricity North West said : `` A fault in the local substation caused the loss of power to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10:15am .
`` Engineers responded immediately and were able to remotely restore power to 5,069 customers within a matter of minutes at 10:25am .
`` We now have teams on site who are working hard to restore power to the remaining 931 customers .
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A huge power cut has affected the tram service and 6,000 properties in Salford .
A fault was reported at around 10:00am this morning and engineers have been sent to the scene power.
The homes and trams running between Broadway and Eccles area have been affected.
Trams running between MediaCity and Broadway were stopped and passengers are able to use their tickets on buses 33 and 50. Services resumed shortly afterwards but there were delays.
A spokesperson for Electricity North West said: "A fault in the local substation caused the loss of power to 6,000 customers in the Salford area at 10:15am.
"Engineers responded immediately and were able to remotely restore power to 5,069 customers within a matter of minutes at 10:25am.
"We now have teams on site who are working hard to restore power to the remaining 931 customers.
"If anyone needs any more information during a power cut, they can follow Electricity North West on Twitter, @ElectricityNW or Facebook, Electricity North West, for updates, see our live power cut map at www.enwl.co.uk, or call us free 24/7 on 105."
The postcodes affected are: M30 0SA, M30 0AD, M30 0DA, M30 0EB, M30 0LH, M30 0LJ, M30 0AA, M30 0DF, M30 0EA, M30 0AB, M30 0AE, M30 0DD, M30 0EJ, M30 0FN, M30 0LL, M30 0LN, M30 0NR, M30 0AF, M30 0AX, M30 0BE, M30 0BJ, M30 0DL, M30 0ST, M30 0AU, M30 0AY, M30 0AT, M30 0AZ, M30 0BA, M30 0AN, M30 0AS, M50 1AW, M30 0DX, M5 2AX, M50 1AX, M50 1AY, M5 2AY, M50 1BA, M5 2AB, M5 2AD, M5 2AE, M5 2AF, M5 2AH, M5 2AJ, M5 2AL, M5 2AP, M5 5AB, M5 5AD, M5 5AE, M5 5AF, M5 5AG, M5 5AH, M5 5AJ, M5 5AL, M5 5AP, M5 5AT, M5 5BJ, M5 2BE, M5 5BD, M5 5EB, M5 5SJ, M50 1DA, M50 1SW, M5 2BD, M50 1DE, M5 2FB, M50 1DB, M50 1DX, M50 1EB, M50 1FB, M5 2BU, M5 2BX, M5 5BL, M5 5BN, M5 5BU, M5 5BW, M5 5BX, M5 5BY, M5 5EE, M50 1DH, M50 1DJ, M50 1DT, M5 5DQ, M50 1DG, M5 2DQ, M5 2DU, M5 2DX, M5 5DP, M5 5DZ, M50 1DU, M50 2DU, FY1 1PD, M5 2DZ, M5 2ED, M5 2NX, M5 2NZ, M5 2WD, M5 5BZ, M5 5DY, M5 5ED, M5 5FD, M5 5GB, M5 5GN, M5 5NX, M5 5NZ, M5 5QX, M5 5WN, M6 5RH, M6 5YD, M50 1DN, M5 2NP, M5 2PX, M5 2WH, M5 2WR, M5 2WU, M5 2XN, M5 5NG, M5 5NN, M5 5WG, M5 5WJ, M5 5WQ, M5 5WR, M5 7AW, M50 2NP, M7 1NB, M50 1EP, M50 1EW, M50 1YX, M5 2EW, M5 4UG, M50 2UW, M30 0BB, M30 0BQ, M30 0BT, M30 0DE, M30 0DH, M30 0ED, M30 0EE, M30 0EF, M30 0HA, M30 0AG, M30 0AQ, M30 0BP, M30 0EU, M5 2ZD, M50 1BD, M50 1ZD, M30 0SQ, M50 1RF, M50 1AU, M50 1AZ.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-16--Marcus Rashford arrives at Manchester United training ground after injury blow

Marcus Rashford was driven into Manchester United 's training complex on Thursday morning after sustaining a back injury in the FA Cup win over Wolves .
The England forward usually drives himself into training but was given a lift by a friend on this occasion , which might suggest driving himself in could have caused him some pain in his back .
Rashford is a doubt for United 's trip to Liverpool this weekend after lasting just 16 minutes at Old Trafford on Wednesday night .
The 22-year-old was introduced as a 64th-minute substitute for Mason Greenwood but was replaced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the match to play and limped down the players ' tunnel .
`` I did n't want to play him , '' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said of Rashford after the match .
`` I think he got a knock to his knee in his back , but he 's been struggling for a little while , that 's why we 've kept him away today .
`` But we needed the win , he was involved in the goal - so that was a positive - but it backfired .
We will do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Sunday .
`` It 's football and I never ever complain with all the injuries we 've got , that 's just part and parcel of it .
And Marcus has been available and fit all season , so we ca n't complain .
`` He 's a quick healer and he 'll play through some pain , definitely .
If he 's capable , if it 's not a bad , bad injury . ''
United travel to Anfield on Sunday and Rashford will be monitored by the club 's medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether he will be fit to feature on Merseyside .

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Marcus Rashford was driven into Manchester United's training complex on Thursday morning after sustaining a back injury in the FA Cup win over Wolves.
The England forward usually drives himself into training but was given a lift by a friend on this occasion, which might suggest driving himself in could have caused him some pain in his back.
Rashford is a doubt for United's trip to Liverpool this weekend after lasting just 16 minutes at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
The 22-year-old was introduced as a 64th-minute substitute for Mason Greenwood but was replaced by Jesse Lingard with 10 minutes of the match to play and limped down the players' tunnel.
"I didn't want to play him," Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said of Rashford after the match. "I think he got a knock to his knee in his back, but he's been struggling for a little while, that's why we've kept him away today.
"But we needed the win, he was involved in the goal - so that was a positive - but it backfired. We will do everything we can to get him fit for Sunday.
"It's football and I never ever complain with all the injuries we've got, that's just part and parcel of it. And Marcus has been available and fit all season, so we can't complain.
"He's a quick healer and he'll play through some pain, definitely. If he's capable, if it's not a bad, bad injury."
United travel to Anfield on Sunday and Rashford will be monitored by the club's medical staff over the coming days to ascertain whether he will be fit to feature on Merseyside.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-16--What Anthony Martial is doing to impress Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is seeing a clear improvement in Manchester United forward Anthony Martial .
The French forward impressed for United on Wednesday night as his side secured passage to the fourth round of the FA Cup with victory against Wolves .
Martial set-up the only goal of the game when he released Juan Mata in the second-half and Solskjaer admits he is hugely impressed by the forward 's recent link-up play .
The 24-year-old shone at the weekend as United thrashed Norwich in the Premier League and maintained his form with another fine display in midweek .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ some rest ahead of their trip to face Liverpool at the weekend but was forced to substitute strike partner Marcus Rashford following an injury against Wolves .
Martial is expected to start at Anfield this weekend and Solskjaer admits he is loving the team ethic demonstrated by Martial in recent weeks .
`` I think Anthony is improving and you can see him smiling , '' Solskjaer said after the win against Wolves .
`` We 've got him involved in the game , he scored a great header against Norwich .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he 's important in the build up play , he does get hold of the ball , he 's happy playing with his back to goal and he 's also happy taking players on .
`` So , as I 've said , we did miss him when he was out and I wanted him to come off today as well but Rashy had to come off . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is seeing a clear improvement in Manchester United forward Anthony Martial.
The French forward impressed for United on Wednesday night as his side secured passage to the fourth round of the FA Cup with victory against Wolves.
Martial set-up the only goal of the game when he released Juan Mata in the second-half and Solskjaer admits he is hugely impressed by the forward's recent link-up play.
The 24-year-old shone at the weekend as United thrashed Norwich in the Premier League and maintained his form with another fine display in midweek.
Solskjaer was keen to give the forward some rest ahead of their trip to face Liverpool at the weekend but was forced to substitute strike partner Marcus Rashford following an injury against Wolves.
Martial is expected to start at Anfield this weekend and Solskjaer admits he is loving the team ethic demonstrated by Martial in recent weeks.
"I think Anthony is improving and you can see him smiling," Solskjaer said after the win against Wolves.
"We've got him involved in the game, he scored a great header against Norwich. He's strong, we can use him, he's important in the build up play, he does get hold of the ball, he's happy playing with his back to goal and he's also happy taking players on.
"So, as I've said, we did miss him when he was out and I wanted him to come off today as well but Rashy had to come off."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-16--Liverpool FC have taken Man City route to success - so stop claiming moral high ground

By all means , give Liverpool the credit their brilliant season deserves .
They will win the Premier League and – regardless of some curious luck with both VAR decisions and injuries – they deserve it .
They have been the best team in the country , probably in the world , and Manchester City ’ s slight slackening this season has accentuated their dominance .
But spare us the kind of holy nonsense which Jamie Carragher came up with when he hailed Jurgen Klopp ’ s team this week .
“ Liverpool are not buying superstars , they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anfield defender ’ s judgment after they extended their unbeaten league run to 21 games this week .
Heaven forbid that anyone should suggest that Liverpool ’ s run of success has been sullied by the application of large amounts of cash in the way that City ’ s was , eh ?
Carragher ’ s reasoning was that Klopp has brought in players who he has then improved into world-class stars .
“ Robertson came from Hull , Wijnaldum was relegated with Newcastle , Salah had been at Chelsea , Mane had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just going to the best clubs in the world and buying the best players , ” said Carragher .
So exactly who IS going to the best clubs and buying the best players ?
It doesn ’ t happen .
City ’ s best players include bargains from Wolfsburg , Valencia , Monaco , Schalke and Athletic Bilbao , all of whom have been improved by Pep Guardiola .
None from Barcelona , Real Madrid or Bayern Munich .
Carragher ’ s claim also conveniently overlooks the fact that Salah , Mane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way beyond the reach of all but a handful of English clubs .
And it ignores completely the fact that Liverpool broke the world record transfer spend in 2018 , just months after Klopp had taken the moral high ground and declared he would walk away from football if he ever felt the need to throw cash at his problems .
Asked about his massive U-turn , the German beamed one of those pearly smiles and declared he had changed his mind , conveniently enough .
Not that there is anything wrong with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Money has always talked in football , and the financial power wielded by Manchester United , Liverpool and Arsenal in the Nineties and Noughties has only recently been challenged by the new-found wealth of City and Chelsea .
And boy , do they not like it .
All kinds of snooty pronouncements about “ oil money ” and “ earned through excellence ” have been bandied around to ensure that the traditional elite can retain their sense of moral superiority , even as they lost their sporting dominance .
Liverpool splashing out £75million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a move that City might now regret not making when they had the chance .
Trying to dress it up as some wholesome act , nothing to do with filthy lucre , is dishonest .
Full credit to Klopp – he and his staff have honed Van Dijk , Mane , Salah , Wijnaldum and the rest , improving them individually and shaping them into a magnificent , well-rounded squad .
But Pep Guardiola has done the same with City .
Can anyone seriously doubt that Bernardo Silva , Kevin De Bruyne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest have not been hugely improved by his coaching , and have subsequently increased in market value as well as being forged into a world-class squad and team ?
And yet City rarely get the kind of credit which Carragher showered on Liverpool , without dull mentions of oil money being made .
The two best clubs in the country have spent big and spent well , have been managed brilliantly and coached marvellously .
Stop pretending one has done it within the bounds of the Corinthian spirit , and the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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By all means, give Liverpool the credit their brilliant season deserves.
They will win the Premier League and – regardless of some curious luck with both VAR decisions and injuries – they deserve it.
They have been the best team in the country, probably in the world, and Manchester City’s slight slackening this season has accentuated their dominance.
But spare us the kind of holy nonsense which Jamie Carragher came up with when he hailed Jurgen Klopp’s team this week.
“Liverpool are not buying superstars, they are making them,” was the former Anfield defender’s judgment after they extended their unbeaten league run to 21 games this week.
Heaven forbid that anyone should suggest that Liverpool’s run of success has been sullied by the application of large amounts of cash in the way that City’s was, eh?
Carragher’s reasoning was that Klopp has brought in players who he has then improved into world-class stars.
“Robertson came from Hull, Wijnaldum was relegated with Newcastle, Salah had been at Chelsea, Mane had been in the Premier League… they are not just going to the best clubs in the world and buying the best players,” said Carragher.
So exactly who IS going to the best clubs and buying the best players? It doesn’t happen.
City’s best players include bargains from Wolfsburg, Valencia, Monaco, Schalke and Athletic Bilbao, all of whom have been improved by Pep Guardiola. None from Barcelona, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.
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Carragher’s claim also conveniently overlooks the fact that Salah, Mane and Wijnaldum cost around £93million combined, way beyond the reach of all but a handful of English clubs.
And it ignores completely the fact that Liverpool broke the world record transfer spend in 2018, just months after Klopp had taken the moral high ground and declared he would walk away from football if he ever felt the need to throw cash at his problems.
Asked about his massive U-turn, the German beamed one of those pearly smiles and declared he had changed his mind, conveniently enough.
Not that there is anything wrong with spending big in order to compete. Money has always talked in football, and the financial power wielded by Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal in the Nineties and Noughties has only recently been challenged by the new-found wealth of City and Chelsea.
And boy, do they not like it. All kinds of snooty pronouncements about “oil money” and “earned through excellence” have been bandied around to ensure that the traditional elite can retain their sense of moral superiority, even as they lost their sporting dominance.
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Liverpool splashing out £75million for Virgil Van Dijk was excellent business, a move that City might now regret not making when they had the chance.
Trying to dress it up as some wholesome act, nothing to do with filthy lucre, is dishonest.
Full credit to Klopp – he and his staff have honed Van Dijk, Mane, Salah, Wijnaldum and the rest, improving them individually and shaping them into a magnificent, well-rounded squad.
But Pep Guardiola has done the same with City.
Can anyone seriously doubt that Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling and the rest have not been hugely improved by his coaching, and have subsequently increased in market value as well as being forged into a world-class squad and team?
And yet City rarely get the kind of credit which Carragher showered on Liverpool, without dull mentions of oil money being made.
The two best clubs in the country have spent big and spent well, have been managed brilliantly and coached marvellously. Stop pretending one has done it within the bounds of the Corinthian spirit, and the other has simply thrown money at it.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-16--Asda launches sustainability store with refill points and plastic-free produce

Asda is launching a new concept store to test ways to eliminate unnecessary single-use plastic .
Shoppers will be able to buy loose fruit and vegetables free of plastic packaging , and customers will also be able to fill up their own containers at refill points .
Opening in May this year , the Middleton store in Leeds will become the first Asda store of this kind in the UK .
The refill stations will include Asda 's own-brand products , such as pasta and rice , as well as Kellogg 's cereals including Coco Pops and Rice Krispies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The supermarket chain is also offering plastic-free flowers .
Consumers at the store will be asked to give their feedback on various trials that will last for at least three months , before a decision is made on whether to roll out , re-trial or stop the scheme .
Asda chief executive , Roger Burnley , said : `` We 're on an ongoing quest to remove and reduce the amount of plastic in our business and to find new ways to help our customers to reuse and refill our products .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't go on alone , which is why we invited our suppliers to innovate with us and I 'm delighted that household names like Kellogg 's and Unilever have joined us in testing new ideas and approaches to sustainability at our Middleton store .
`` Over the coming weeks and months , we will be testing and learning from the customers in Middleton to understand how we can reduce our environmental impacts whilst still maintaining the great service and quality our customers demand . ''
The supermarket has removed 8,000 tonnes of plastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently committed to reducing plastic by 15 per cent by February 2021 and making all its own-brand packaging regardless of material 100pc recyclable by 2025 .
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Asda is launching a new concept store to test ways to eliminate unnecessary single-use plastic.
Shoppers will be able to buy loose fruit and vegetables free of plastic packaging, and customers will also be able to fill up their own containers at refill points.
Opening in May this year, the Middleton store in Leeds will become the first Asda store of this kind in the UK.
The refill stations will include Asda's own-brand products, such as pasta and rice, as well as Kellogg's cereals including Coco Pops and Rice Krispies, along with Unilever's PG Tips tea.
The supermarket chain is also offering plastic-free flowers.
Consumers at the store will be asked to give their feedback on various trials that will last for at least three months, before a decision is made on whether to roll out, re-trial or stop the scheme.
Asda chief executive, Roger Burnley, said: "We're on an ongoing quest to remove and reduce the amount of plastic in our business and to find new ways to help our customers to reuse and refill our products.
"It's a journey we can't go on alone, which is why we invited our suppliers to innovate with us and I'm delighted that household names like Kellogg's and Unilever have joined us in testing new ideas and approaches to sustainability at our Middleton store.
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"Over the coming weeks and months, we will be testing and learning from the customers in Middleton to understand how we can reduce our environmental impacts whilst still maintaining the great service and quality our customers demand."
The supermarket has removed 8,000 tonnes of plastic from its own-brand packaging since 2018 and recently committed to reducing plastic by 15 per cent by February 2021 and making all its own-brand packaging regardless of material 100pc recyclable by 2025.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-16--First case of virus reported in Japan as hospitals put on alert in UK

Japan has confirmed it has had its first case of a new infection from the new coronavirus that has killed one person in China and prompted a travel alert .
A man in his 30s , who lives near Tokyo , has tested positive the health ministry in Japan said in a statement on Thursday .
The man had visited the Chinese city of Wuhan , where an outbreak of pneumonia is believed to have been caused by the new strain .
The virus causes symptoms including a running nose , headache , cough , sore throat and fever .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday about travel to the region - referencing a Watch Level 1 Alert by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging people travelling to the region to avoid contact with animals , animal markets or animal products .
Thai health authorities said on Wednesday they are stepping up monitoring of passengers arriving at airports ahead of the New Year holiday , when 800,000 tourists are expected to visit .
The World Health Organisation has warned the new virus could spread to hospitals worldwide .
Coronaviruses are a large family of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome .
Some cause less serious illness with others are far more severe .
The Japanese patient returned from Wuhan in January 2020 with a fever and was taken to hospital .
He was released on Wednesday when the symptoms subsided , according to the health ministry statement .
Public Health England said it is monitoring the situation and the risk to the UK population is `` very low '' but travellers to Wuhan should take simple precautions `` such as practicing good hand and personal hygiene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in markets in Wuhan as a further precaution '' .
The Wuhan Municipal Health Commission has reported 41 cases of the disease so far , the majority of which appear to be connected to a seafood and animal market in the city .
Dr Nick Phin , National Infection Service Deputy Director of Public Health England , said : `` We strongly urge people to avoid touching dead or dying birds and maintain good hand and personal hygiene . ''
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Japan has confirmed it has had its first case of a new infection from the new coronavirus that has killed one person in China and prompted a travel alert.
A man in his 30s, who lives near Tokyo, has tested positive the health ministry in Japan said in a statement on Thursday.
The man had visited the Chinese city of Wuhan, where an outbreak of pneumonia is believed to have been caused by the new strain.
The virus causes symptoms including a running nose, headache, cough, sore throat and fever.
The state department issued a health update on Wednesday about travel to the region - referencing a Watch Level 1 Alert by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging people travelling to the region to avoid contact with animals, animal markets or animal products.
Thai health authorities said on Wednesday they are stepping up monitoring of passengers arriving at airports ahead of the New Year holiday, when 800,000 tourists are expected to visit.
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The World Health Organisation has warned the new virus could spread to hospitals worldwide.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause infections from a common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
Some cause less serious illness with others are far more severe.
The Japanese patient returned from Wuhan in January 2020 with a fever and was taken to hospital. He was released on Wednesday when the symptoms subsided, according to the health ministry statement.
Public Health England said it is monitoring the situation and the risk to the UK population is "very low" but travellers to Wuhan should take simple precautions "such as practicing good hand and personal hygiene and minimise contact with birds and animals in markets in Wuhan as a further precaution".
The Wuhan Municipal Health Commission has reported 41 cases of the disease so far, the majority of which appear to be connected to a seafood and animal market in the city.
Dr Nick Phin, National Infection Service Deputy Director of Public Health England, said: "We strongly urge people to avoid touching dead or dying birds and maintain good hand and personal hygiene."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-16--Shamed social worker quits after being caught illegally sharing confidential and highly-sensitive in

Shamed social worker quits after being caught illegally sharing confidential and highly-sensitive information on troubled children

A shamed social worker has quit after he was caught illegally sharing confidential and highly-sensitive information on troubled children while he was banned from frontline duties .
Leo Kirk , 59 , had been suspended from practise for a total of 18 months by a healthcare regulator after he persuaded a grieving woman to lend him money for a mortgage repayment when he was allocated to look after her .
But he carried on working as a regional manager for a private care company which helps young people without disclosing his suspension and was put in charge of developing policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tameside , was reported to the Information Commissioner 's Office ( ICO ) after he sent private documents to a rival firm which contained confidential details about 14 youngsters in care and whether they were at risk of child sexual exploitation .
He subsequently claimed he passed on the information to show the other company how 'difficult and complex some of these young people are ' .
At Stockport Magistrates ' Court , Kirk was fined £483 and ordered to pay a further £412 in costs after he admitted two charges of obtaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Data Protection Act 1998 .
His 18-month suspension was lifted in October last year , but he is no longer involved in social work .
Kirk , who qualified as a social worker in 1998 , had originally been reprimanded by the the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service in April 2018 after he borrowed £450 from a woman he was assigned to care for via an agency between 2014 and 2016 .
At the time the unnamed woman , from Warrington who had post-traumatic stress disorder , anxiety and depression after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits after being helped by Kirk .
In November 2016 , he told her computer hackers had stolen £3,000 from his bank account and he needed money to pay his next mortgage instalment .
She lent him thge cash and he paid back £100 but then transferred to another post two weeks later - sending a text message to the woman saying : `` I wo n't forget - here is my personal number . ''
The money was subsequently refunded in full by Warrington Council after the woman told another social worker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disciplinary hearing , Kirk was condemned by the HCPTS for his `` lack of integrity '' and accused of `` abusing his position of power '' and suspended him on public protection grounds .
But in submissions to the regulator he said : `` Since I qualified as a Social Worker in 1998 , I have devoted myself entirely to my profession and as a consequence built an exemplary reputation with the Local Authorities I was employed by , but more importantly the clients I was fortunate to work with .
''From the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my behaviour was unprofessional and out of character .
I also accept that I had caused one of my clients to be upset and distressed which I apologised unreservedly . ''
The ICO investigation began in May 2018 after the director of Preston-based Holywell Children 's services which provide care and support to young people learnt information about children in its care had been sent to a competitor the Hillgate Health Group based in Stockport .
It emerged Kirk had been working at Holywell without telling his employers about his suspension - although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with clients face-to-face and instead was assigned to `` develop and deliver a children 's service . ''
It was alleged he had also been suspended by two previous employers .
Asif Khan prosecuting for the ICO said : `` We received a report about unlawful misuse of personal data by a manager who had without reason passed on documents about up to 14 young people aged 16 to 18 to a competitor .
He was employed by Holywell children ’ s services but gave details of 14 children to Hillgate Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children who are in care .
''Mr Kirk was suspended from his job on May 10 , after breaching data protection rules and an investigation revealed he had unlawfully disclosed referrals for residential and foster care placements for vulnerable young people aged between 16 and 18 .
`` The information identified sensitive personal data including accommodation and foster referrals and personal data about children in care .
''This sensitive personal data including details concerning sexual behaviour , sexual grooming and the risk of child sexual exploitation plus any history of abuse .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cautions and court referrals .
''He disclosed this information to a third party .
He was working for an agency at the time but he disclosed information to a competitor .
He was interviewed and admitted these offences . ''
Representing himself Kirk said : `` The competitor was a new business that was opening up and the reason I sent referrals over was to acknowledge that and to show the new business how difficult and complex some of these young people are .
''The competitor didn ’ t know anything about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just trying to show that if you open a business for young people , there are difficulties they present and they can be difficult to manage .
`` I should not have shared these referrals but it was of no benefit to me financially .
`` I was wanted to show the new business how difficult young people are .
He added : `` I was approached by the rival firm but they didn ’ t ask for the information - it was sort of a dual conversation .
Some people just see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what these young people do .
`` There were conversations around that and my thinking was they need to see how difficult these young people are before you start thinking about opening this business .
''If you don ’ t get it right , you will do more damage than good - that was my thinking . ''
I deeply regret what I have done I am a qualified professional .
But my intention was nothing more sinister then showing somebody the complexity of young people and I do apologise for that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a social worker . ''
Sentencing Kirk , chairman of the magistrates Lynn Moores told him : `` We have listened very carefully and taken into account your early guilty plea and your fairly obvious remorse - you have obviously lost your job . ''

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A shamed social worker has quit after he was caught illegally sharing confidential and highly-sensitive information on troubled children while he was banned from frontline duties.
Leo Kirk, 59, had been suspended from practise for a total of 18 months by a healthcare regulator after he persuaded a grieving woman to lend him money for a mortgage repayment when he was allocated to look after her.
But he carried on working as a regional manager for a private care company which helps young people without disclosing his suspension and was put in charge of developing policy ideas.
Kirk, from Audenshaw, Tameside, was reported to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) after he sent private documents to a rival firm which contained confidential details about 14 youngsters in care and whether they were at risk of child sexual exploitation.
He subsequently claimed he passed on the information to show the other company how 'difficult and complex some of these young people are'.
At Stockport Magistrates' Court, Kirk was fined £483 and ordered to pay a further £412 in costs after he admitted two charges of obtaining and recklessly disclosing personal data under the Data Protection Act 1998.
His 18-month suspension was lifted in October last year, but he is no longer involved in social work.
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Kirk, who qualified as a social worker in 1998, had originally been reprimanded by the the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service in April 2018 after he borrowed £450 from a woman he was assigned to care for via an agency between 2014 and 2016.
At the time the unnamed woman, from Warrington who had post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression after a bereavement, was awarded £4,800 in backdated benefits after being helped by Kirk.
In November 2016, he told her computer hackers had stolen £3,000 from his bank account and he needed money to pay his next mortgage instalment.
She lent him thge cash and he paid back £100 but then transferred to another post two weeks later - sending a text message to the woman saying: ''I won't forget - here is my personal number.''
The money was subsequently refunded in full by Warrington Council after the woman told another social worker about the illicit transaction.
At his disciplinary hearing, Kirk was condemned by the HCPTS for his ''lack of integrity'' and accused of ''abusing his position of power'' and suspended him on public protection grounds.
But in submissions to the regulator he said: ''Since I qualified as a Social Worker in 1998, I have devoted myself entirely to my profession and as a consequence built an exemplary reputation with the Local Authorities I was employed by, but more importantly the clients I was fortunate to work with.
''From the outset I have acknowledged and accepted that my behaviour was unprofessional and out of character. I also accept that I had caused one of my clients to be upset and distressed which I apologised unreservedly."
The ICO investigation began in May 2018 after the director of Preston-based Holywell Children's services which provide care and support to young people learnt information about children in its care had been sent to a competitor the Hillgate Health Group based in Stockport.
It emerged Kirk had been working at Holywell without telling his employers about his suspension - although he insisted he had he did not deal with clients face-to-face and instead was assigned to ''develop and deliver a children's service.'' It was alleged he had also been suspended by two previous employers.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Asif Khan prosecuting for the ICO said: ''We received a report about unlawful misuse of personal data by a manager who had without reason passed on documents about up to 14 young people aged 16 to 18 to a competitor. He was employed by Holywell children’s services but gave details of 14 children to Hillgate Health group, which was providing placements for children who are in care.
''Mr Kirk was suspended from his job on May 10, after breaching data protection rules and an investigation revealed he had unlawfully disclosed referrals for residential and foster care placements for vulnerable young people aged between 16 and 18.
"The information identified sensitive personal data including accommodation and foster referrals and personal data about children in care.
''This sensitive personal data including details concerning sexual behaviour, sexual grooming and the risk of child sexual exploitation plus any history of abuse. It also contained details their health, police cautions and court referrals.
''He disclosed this information to a third party. He was working for an agency at the time but he disclosed information to a competitor. He was interviewed and admitted these offences.''
Representing himself Kirk said: ''The competitor was a new business that was opening up and the reason I sent referrals over was to acknowledge that and to show the new business how difficult and complex some of these young people are.
''The competitor didn’t know anything about the business side of it. I was just trying to show that if you open a business for young people, there are difficulties they present and they can be difficult to manage.
"I should not have shared these referrals but it was of no benefit to me financially.
"I was wanted to show the new business how difficult young people are.
He added: ''I was approached by the rival firm but they didn’t ask for the information - it was sort of a dual conversation. Some people just see the money and don’t see what these young people do.
"There were conversations around that and my thinking was they need to see how difficult these young people are before you start thinking about opening this business.
''If you don’t get it right, you will do more damage than good - that was my thinking.
''I deeply regret what I have done I am a qualified professional. But my intention was nothing more sinister then showing somebody the complexity of young people and I do apologise for that. I am working now but not as a social worker.''
Sentencing Kirk, chairman of the magistrates Lynn Moores told him: ''We have listened very carefully and taken into account your early guilty plea and your fairly obvious remorse - you have obviously lost your job.''


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-16--Huge police cordon surrounds estate in Rochdale after officers 'search fields behind school' overnig

Huge police cordon surrounds estate in Rochdale after officers 'search fields behind school' overnight - latest updates

The cordon has been in place since Wednesday evening and surrounds an area of Green Meadow and Noble Meadow , @ @ @ @ @ the area said police officers were seen searching nearby fields , at the back of @ @ @ @ @ Images taken from the scene this morning show police tape sealing off an alleyway .
@ @ @ @ @ the cordon , while there are large numbers of police vans parked up nearby .
@ @ @ @ @ contacted for a comment .
No details have been released .
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A teenage girl was raped in an alley on a Rochdale estate.
A manhunt has been launched following the sickening attack.
Police were called to Birch Road in Wardle on Wednesday evening (January 15).
The teenager was walking through an alley off Birch Road at around 5pm when she was pushed to the ground by a man before being raped.
A cordon is in place while police investigations continue.
It stretches around an area of Green Meadow and Noble Meadow.
Detectives say the attacker is believed to be ‘black or of dual heritage’; 5ft 8; of medium build; and aged between 30 and 40.
He was wearing blue jeans and smelt strongly of aftershave.
Around 10 PCSOs were seen stood at the cordon this morning. CSI vans were also parked at the scene.
Neighbours said officers were seen searching nearby fields and woodland overnight.
Supt Richard Hunt, of GMP’s Rochdale district, said: “This was a very distressing incident for the young girl.
“Her welfare is a top priority for us, and we have specialist officers currently supporting her as we try to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.
“I would like to reassure the public that we are doing all we can to trace the person responsible and bring them to justice and you will see increased patrols around the area in the coming days.
“This incident took place at a relatively busy time of day, and I am appealing for any witnesses or anyone who have seen something suspicious to contact us.
“Even the smallest detail could be of the utmost importance in helping us with our enquiries.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4646, quoting incident number 2066 of January 15. Reports can also be made, anonymously, to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--'Revolutionary' £316m investment set to bring thousands of new homes and jobs to Oldham

Bosses are set to approve plans which would see more than £300m invested in Oldham borough and thousands of new homes built in the town centre .
It is hoped the ‘ creating a better place ’ vision will also deliver a thousand new jobs and 100 apprenticeship opportunities .
The plans , which go before cabinet chiefs on January 27 , would see a focus on building more homes , delivering new jobs through town centre regeneration and supporting businesses .
The council says it is also committed to ‘ preserving Tommyfield Market ’ and providing it with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urban sites , the town hall aims to avoid 'where possible ' building on greenbelt land to protect the borough ’ s much-loved open spaces .
The borough-wide strategy builds on the town centre vision published last July which sets out the priority areas for regeneration , with housing as the catalyst .
The investment from the council will total £306m , split between capital projects of £102m and investment projects of £204m .
Councillor Sean Fielding said : “ Since becoming leader of the council I have listened to what residents are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I have undertaken a detailed review of the evidence .
“ I believe that this refocus of our plans will be revolutionary for Oldham , bringing jobs , homes and investment into our town centre and will help to create a better place to work , live and visit .
“ Oldham town centre is at the heart of our borough and the potential to create lasting change is immense .
`` Together , we can create a better place to secure the future of our town centre and ensure it thrives.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ambition to be the greenest borough in Greater Manchester and will embed sustainability , energy efficiency and low and zero carbon into new developments .
The strategy accompanies ongoing investment and regeneration projects across the borough including the new Saddleworth School in Diggle , redevelopment of Alexandra Park depot into a new 'eco centre ' and the Northern Roots urban farm project .
It will also build on the refurbishment of Royton Town Hall and the development of a leading hotel at Prince ’ s Gate at Oldham Mumps .
And chiefs say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'coming months ' .

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Bosses are set to approve plans which would see more than £300m invested in Oldham borough and thousands of new homes built in the town centre.
It is hoped the ‘creating a better place’ vision will also deliver a thousand new jobs and 100 apprenticeship opportunities.
The plans, which go before cabinet chiefs on January 27, would see a focus on building more homes, delivering new jobs through town centre regeneration and supporting businesses.
The council says it is also committed to ‘preserving Tommyfield Market’ and providing it with a sustainable future.
By prioritising housebuilding on urban sites, the town hall aims to avoid 'where possible' building on greenbelt land to protect the borough’s much-loved open spaces.
The borough-wide strategy builds on the town centre vision published last July which sets out the priority areas for regeneration, with housing as the catalyst.
The investment from the council will total £306m, split between capital projects of £102m and investment projects of £204m.
Councillor Sean Fielding said: “Since becoming leader of the council I have listened to what residents are saying about the future of the borough and I have undertaken a detailed review of the evidence.
“I believe that this refocus of our plans will be revolutionary for Oldham, bringing jobs, homes and investment into our town centre and will help to create a better place to work, live and visit.
“Oldham town centre is at the heart of our borough and the potential to create lasting change is immense.
"Together, we can create a better place to secure the future of our town centre and ensure it thrives.”
The proposals will support Oldham's ambition to be the greenest borough in Greater Manchester and will embed sustainability, energy efficiency and low and zero carbon into new developments.
The strategy accompanies ongoing investment and regeneration projects across the borough including the new Saddleworth School in Diggle, redevelopment of Alexandra Park depot into a new 'eco centre' and the Northern Roots urban farm project.
It will also build on the refurbishment of Royton Town Hall and the development of a leading hotel at Prince’s Gate at Oldham Mumps.
And chiefs say further projects will be announced in the 'coming months'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Manchester United transfer news LIVE Bruno Fernandes to Man Utd and Liverpool FC team news latest

The January transfer window is open for another two weeks and Manchester United are continuing to pursue a deal for @ @ @ @ @ midfielder Fernandes is a player of interest and United view him as an appealing mid-season @ @ @ @ @ Pogba and Scott McTominay .
All eyes will be on Sporting 's clash with Lisbon @ @ @ @ @ ) .
In terms of outgoings , Ashley Young is about to complete a move @ @ @ @ @ from transfer news , Harry Maguire has been confirmed as United 's new captain ahead @ @ @ @ @ Italy .
`` Harry has been wearing the captain 's armband , '' Ole Gunnar @ @ @ @ @ conference .
`` And will keep wearing it .
He 's come in and been @ @ @ @ @ .
I 've been not surprised , but I 've been impressed by his leadership @ @ @ @ @ carry on wearing the armband . ''
Maguire 's first game as permanent captain is @ @ @ @ @ Stick with us for all of today 's latest United news .

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Rashford scored twice against Liverpool at Old Trafford in 2018 and Alexander-Arnold wants to make sure he doesn’t make the same mistakes again.
Definitely the most difficult game that I’ve had in my career so far. But it was a lesson I needed to learn I used it in the right way and used it as motivation to make sure something like that doesn’t happen again in terms of how I felt on the pitch and the feeling of letting the team and the fans down because it was my direct opponent that scored two goals and probably my fault for the goal, especially the first one,” the Liverpool defender told Sky Sports.
The feeling of letting people down, I didn’t want to do that again. You try your hardest not to feel like that but that’s the way football is. If you make a mistake you beat yourself up. To use that feeling as motivation to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Growing up I learnt about their past and Liverpool’s past and you realise they are pretty similar in terms of trophies, they always had the best players, they knew how to win, they would always find a way no matter what. Always had that feeling that United would win. The history and rivalry was always there and you knew that from a young age. They would always be the two most meaningful wins of the season and it’s the fixtures fans look for.
We need to not get caught up and not let our emotions get involved. We need to make sure we don’t go in there with complacency because of our league position. We’re there for a reason and our mentality and the way we approach games is good but we still have a long way to go and that’s the way we look at it.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Will Brexit affect my holiday? Experts issue new advice on 2020 travel

New guidance has been issued for British holidaymakers travelling to the EU after Brexit day at the end of the month .
ABTA , the travel industry 's trade association has updated its advice ahead of the UK leaving the European Union on January 31 .
Following withdrawal from the EU , there is set to be an 11-month 'transition period ' through to the end of December , during which ABTA says Britain will continue to follow EU rules .
The news comes as the travel industry tries to reassure tourists that summer 2020 holidays will not be affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had suggested there could be immediate changes to passport validity and health care - and that driving licences and the ability to take pets abroad could also be affected .
But now , the body has said it expects arrangements for issues including passports , taking pets abroad and European Health Insurance Cards ( EHIC ) to remain the same as they currently are for British passport holders `` at least until the end of December '' .
ABTA says : `` If Parliament ratifies the Withdrawal Agreement before 31 January 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the UK will enter a transition period , meaning everything will remain the same and you can continue to travel as you do now until at least the end of December 2020 . ''
ABTA chief executive Mark Tanzer said : `` The UK is primed to enter a new Brexit phase from January 31 when trade talks begin , and when it does nothing will change when it comes to travel .
`` This means that valid passports can still be used , EHIC cards will still be valid and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checkpoints .
`` People can continue to make their travel plans with confidence that things wo n't change until at least the end of 2020 .
`` As the UK 's most trusted travel association , ABTA has been actively providing advice to travellers throughout the Brexit process and will continue to do so as the longer term relationship with the EU becomes clearer . ''
ABTA 's Brexit advice can be read in full , here .
ABTA has published answers to frequently asked questions posed from British tourists who plan on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Generally .
the advice is that travel within the EU will not change for UK holidaymakers during the transition period between January 31 and the end of 2020 : ABTA says flights will operate as normal during the transition period , which is expected to last throughout the remainder of 2020 .
Ferries and cruise ships will sail as normal , as many operate under international rules .
Coaches will still be able to travel to and from the EU and around EU countries , as will Eurostar trains which connect the Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Republic of Ireland .
Full UK driving licences will still be valid in the EU after January 31 , 2020 , at least for the transitional period which will last until the end of the calendar year .
Full licence holders will not require an international permit , GB sticker of green card for insurance to use their vehicle in the EU .
UK travellers will not require visas to go to the EU in 2020 .
All valid passports can still be used .
Travellers will not need to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passport , as long as it 's valid for the whole trip , UK travellers can use their passport to go to the EU .
Should I take out travel insurance to cover Brexit ?
ABTA says : `` The best way to protect your holiday is to book a package – it is then the travel provider ’ s responsibility to make sure your holiday is provided and to offer an alternative or refund if it can not be delivered .
`` It is important that whenever and wherever you travel that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your specific needs , including any known medical conditions or activities you plan to do.
`` In the event of a Brexit deal , UK registered EHIC cards will still give you the right to state medical care in another EU country .
There will be no change in relation to taking pets abroad after January 31 , 2020 .
Under EU rules , the cost of making calls , sending messages or using the internet on your phone in the EU is the same in the UK and this will continue after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
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New guidance has been issued for British holidaymakers travelling to the EU after Brexit day at the end of the month.
ABTA, the travel industry's trade association has updated its advice ahead of the UK leaving the European Union on January 31.
Following withdrawal from the EU, there is set to be an 11-month 'transition period' through to the end of December, during which ABTA says Britain will continue to follow EU rules.
The news comes as the travel industry tries to reassure tourists that summer 2020 holidays will not be affected by Brexit.
Previous guidance from ABTA had suggested there could be immediate changes to passport validity and health care - and that driving licences and the ability to take pets abroad could also be affected.
(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
But now, the body has said it expects arrangements for issues including passports, taking pets abroad and European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) to remain the same as they currently are for British passport holders "at least until the end of December".
ABTA says: "If Parliament ratifies the Withdrawal Agreement before 31 January 2020, which it is on track to do, the UK will enter a transition period, meaning everything will remain the same and you can continue to travel as you do now until at least the end of December 2020."
ABTA chief executive Mark Tanzer said: "The UK is primed to enter a new Brexit phase from January 31 when trade talks begin, and when it does nothing will change when it comes to travel.
"This means that valid passports can still be used, EHIC cards will still be valid and the same gates can be used at border checkpoints.
"People can continue to make their travel plans with confidence that things won't change until at least the end of 2020.
"As the UK's most trusted travel association, ABTA has been actively providing advice to travellers throughout the Brexit process and will continue to do so as the longer term relationship with the EU becomes clearer."
ABTA's Brexit advice can be read in full, here .
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ABTA has published answers to frequently asked questions posed from British tourists who plan on holidaying in the EU after Brexit.
Generally. the advice is that travel within the EU will not change for UK holidaymakers during the transition period between January 31 and the end of 2020:
Planes, trains, coaches and ferries
ABTA says flights will operate as normal during the transition period, which is expected to last throughout the remainder of 2020. Ferries and cruise ships will sail as normal, as many operate under international rules. Coaches will still be able to travel to and from the EU and around EU countries, as will Eurostar trains which connect the Britain to the mainland EU and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland.
Driving
Full UK driving licences will still be valid in the EU after January 31, 2020, at least for the transitional period which will last until the end of the calendar year. Full licence holders will not require an international permit, GB sticker of green card for insurance to use their vehicle in the EU.
Visas
UK travellers will not require visas to go to the EU in 2020.
Passports
All valid passports can still be used. Travellers will not need to have at least six months left on their passport, as long as it's valid for the whole trip, UK travellers can use their passport to go to the EU.
Should I take out travel insurance to cover Brexit?
ABTA says: "The best way to protect your holiday is to book a package – it is then the travel provider’s responsibility to make sure your holiday is provided and to offer an alternative or refund if it cannot be delivered.
"It is important that whenever and wherever you travel that you have adequate travel insurance which covers your specific needs, including any known medical conditions or activities you plan to do. "
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European Health Insurance Card and travel insurance
In the event of a Brexit deal, UK registered EHIC cards will still give you the right to state medical care in another EU country.
Taking pets abroad
There will be no change in relation to taking pets abroad after January 31, 2020.
Data roaming
Under EU rules, the cost of making calls, sending messages or using the internet on your phone in the EU is the same in the UK and this will continue after January 31, 2020.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Boy rushed to hospital after being hit by car as police shut road

A boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Middleton .
The pedestrian , believed to be aged 12 , was struck by a vehicle on Windermere Road on 1.45pm on Friday .
The boy was taken to hospital with a head injury via land ambulance .
A rapid response vehicle and an air ambulance were also sent to the scene .
Windermere Road has been closed in both directions between the junctions of Ennerdale Road to Thirlmere Drive .
A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service ( NWAS ) said : `` We were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a vehicle on Windermere Road at 13.46 .
`` We have sent a rapid response vehicle , an ambulance and an air ambulance to the scene .
`` We have treated a male patient , approximately aged 12 , and we have taken him to hospital with a head injury . ''
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said : `` Shortly before 13.49pm today ( Friday 17 January 2020 ) , police were called to Windermere Road in Middleton to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pedestrian – a 12-year-old boy – has been taken to hospital with head injuries .
`` Windermere Road is currently closed at the junctions with Thirlmere Drive , Buttermere Road and Langdale Drive . ''
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A boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Middleton.
The pedestrian, believed to be aged 12, was struck by a vehicle on Windermere Road on 1.45pm on Friday.
The boy was taken to hospital with a head injury via land ambulance.
A rapid response vehicle and an air ambulance were also sent to the scene.
Windermere Road has been closed in both directions between the junctions of Ennerdale Road to Thirlmere Drive.
A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said: "We were called to a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle on Windermere Road at 13.46.
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"We have sent a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance and an air ambulance to the scene.
"We have treated a male patient, approximately aged 12, and we have taken him to hospital with a head injury."
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "Shortly before 13.49pm today (Friday 17 January 2020), police were called to Windermere Road in Middleton to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car.
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"Emergency services are in attendance and the pedestrian – a 12-year-old boy – has been taken to hospital with head injuries.
"Windermere Road is currently closed at the junctions with Thirlmere Drive, Buttermere Road and Langdale Drive."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Traffic fears and the other '1,232 reasons' why major Bolton housing scheme is binned

The latest plans to build hundreds of homes on a golf course have been thrown out – but planners fear the decision will not hold water with a government inspector .
The planning committee refused permission to build 276 houses at Horwich Golf Course because of the impact it would have on the landscape of the area .
Councillors said the development would be inappropriate for the protected site , which does not have full green belt status , and raised concerns about traffic .
This comes six months after a planning inspector decided that the housebuilder ’ s plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was unacceptable .
However , inspector John Felgate was said to have “ literally redrawn the plans ” by suggesting what kind of development would be acceptable , drawing a “ notional ” line over the site and pointing to the South Field as the problem..
Developer Peel L & P , who argued that its revised plans meets the inspector ’ s requirement , could now appeal the decision .
Executive director for strategic land and homebuilding Phil Wilson said the company will “ reflect ” before considering its next steps .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the planning inspector during July ’ s public inquiry , our proposals for 276 homes on non-greenbelt land close to Horwich town centre would contribute positively to the Borough ’ s housing shortage , supporting families and those with affordable housing needs .
“ We ’ ve worked hard to scale back our development and realign the site boundary to protect the area ’ s views following local concerns and the inspector ’ s advice so Bolton Council ’ s decision to refuse our revised plans is disappointing .
We ’ ll now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the planning committee before considering our next steps.
” All three Horwich North East councillors spoke against the plans at the town hall , as did Malcolm Harrison , chair of the Stocks Residents ’ Association .
He told the committee that there are 1,232 reasons to refuse the application , referring to the number of letters the council received objecting to the proposal .
Cllr Peter Wright accused developers of “ eating up ” the Horwich ’ s green spaces .
He said : “ Over recent years , Horwich has undergone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whilst we recognise a need for good quality housing in the local area , there is a feeling that Horwich has taken a large proportion.
” Cllr Ann Cunliffe said the land is “ highly valued ” and reminded the committee that the council has previously agreed to give Horwich Golf Course protected green belt status .
She said : “ This area of land is highly valued .
All of us proposed , all parties agreed , that it deserves green belt protection .
“ I fully understand the concerns of residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They are already congested but I know that ’ s not a planning consideration .
“ Building on Horwich Golf Course will result in the loss of well-loved open space.
” The planning committee voted unanimously to refuse permission for the application with the exception of the chairman , Cllr John Walsh , who abstained .

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The latest plans to build hundreds of homes on a golf course have been thrown out – but planners fear the decision will not hold water with a government inspector.
The planning committee refused permission to build 276 houses at Horwich Golf Course because of the impact it would have on the landscape of the area.
Councillors said the development would be inappropriate for the protected site, which does not have full green belt status, and raised concerns about traffic.
This comes six months after a planning inspector decided that the housebuilder’s plans to build 300 houses on the site was unacceptable.
However, inspector John Felgate was said to have “literally redrawn the plans” by suggesting what kind of development would be acceptable, drawing a “notional” line over the site and pointing to the South Field as the problem..
Developer Peel L&P, who argued that its revised plans meets the inspector’s requirement, could now appeal the decision.
Executive director for strategic land and homebuilding Phil Wilson said the company will “reflect” before considering its next steps.
He said: “As recognised by the planning inspector during July’s public inquiry, our proposals for 276 homes on non-greenbelt land close to Horwich town centre would contribute positively to the Borough’s housing shortage, supporting families and those with affordable housing needs.
“We’ve worked hard to scale back our development and realign the site boundary to protect the area’s views following local concerns and the inspector’s advice so Bolton Council’s decision to refuse our revised plans is disappointing. We’ll now reflect on the main points raised by the planning committee before considering our next steps.”
All three Horwich North East councillors spoke against the plans at the town hall, as did Malcolm Harrison, chair of the Stocks Residents’ Association. He told the committee that there are 1,232 reasons to refuse the application, referring to the number of letters the council received objecting to the proposal.
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Cllr Peter Wright accused developers of “eating up” the Horwich’s green spaces. He said: “Over recent years, Horwich has undergone a huge increase in housing developments. Whilst we recognise a need for good quality housing in the local area, there is a feeling that Horwich has taken a large proportion.”
Cllr Ann Cunliffe said the land is “highly valued” and reminded the committee that the council has previously agreed to give Horwich Golf Course protected green belt status.
She said: “This area of land is highly valued. All of us proposed, all parties agreed, that it deserves green belt protection.
“I fully understand the concerns of residents in terms of the increase in traffic. They are already congested but I know that’s not a planning consideration.
“Building on Horwich Golf Course will result in the loss of well-loved open space.”
The planning committee voted unanimously to refuse permission for the application with the exception of the chairman, Cllr John Walsh, who abstained.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Five Manchester United players who could be key vs Liverpool FC if Marcus Rashford is out

With doubts over the availability of Marcus Rashford after suffering a back injury , other players must step up against Liverpool in order for United to have any chance at beating the runaway league leaders .
United ’ s second most prolific scorer this season , Martial must get past his struggles playing without Rashford and have more confidence .
He will need to focus on his blossoming relationship with Juan Mata who provided the perfect pass for his goal against Norwich and who the Frenchman assisted for his beautiful dink in the FA Cup replay .
If he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Mata ’ s accurate passing , Martial has the ability to take on Liverpool ’ s defenders one-on-one and score just as he did so famously on his debut at Old Trafford .
Mata has been the central figure in United ’ s last two wins , being awarded Man of the Match against Wolves and providing two assists in the game against Norwich .
He has proved that pace is not everything , and his magnificent technique and vision picking out inch-perfect passes for the team ’ s forwards has made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , he will have to make sure that he is tuned in to Liverpool ’ s quick tempo style and does not play with his back to goal which could leave him vulnerable to being caught on the turn .
This could be a big opportunity for the 18-year-old to demonstrate his fantastic finishing ability , and with a 55 per cent shooting accuracy rate , the statistics back him if he finds himself in the right position on Sunday .
He is young to be someone to rely on , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game situations playing alongside him , as well as his clear confidence in his skills , he has the potential to cause a huge upset in this game .
With James putting in an underwhelming performance during the week , Pereira may have a chance to prove some of his critics wrong in this crucial game .
The Brazillian lacks consistency and has a tendency to get lost in big games as demonstrated by his performance against Manchester City , but he does help to create forward movement and livened up United ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
The academy graduate from Crumpsall has quickly become popular with fans and former players alike , with Gary Neville expressing his admiration for his attitude on Twitter .
A solid tackler and quick down the left side , Williams will help to connect up the midfield and attack with his driving movements forward and will maintain the momentum of the team .
His form could be the factor that determines United ’ s success on Sunday , but with mental and physical maturity beyond his years , he seems ready to @ @ @ @ @ @

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With doubts over the availability of Marcus Rashford after suffering a back injury, other players must step up against Liverpool in order for United to have any chance at beating the runaway league leaders.
Anthony Martial
United’s second most prolific scorer this season, Martial must get past his struggles playing without Rashford and have more confidence.
He will need to focus on his blossoming relationship with Juan Mata who provided the perfect pass for his goal against Norwich and who the Frenchman assisted for his beautiful dink in the FA Cup replay.
If he is well supported from midfield and can capitalise on Mata’s accurate passing, Martial has the ability to take on Liverpool’s defenders one-on-one and score just as he did so famously on his debut at Old Trafford.
Juan Mata
Mata has been the central figure in United’s last two wins, being awarded Man of the Match against Wolves and providing two assists in the game against Norwich.
He has proved that pace is not everything, and his magnificent technique and vision picking out inch-perfect passes for the team’s forwards has made up for his lack of speed.
However, he will have to make sure that he is tuned in to Liverpool’s quick tempo style and does not play with his back to goal which could leave him vulnerable to being caught on the turn.
Mason Greenwood
This could be a big opportunity for the 18-year-old to demonstrate his fantastic finishing ability, and with a 55 per cent shooting accuracy rate, the statistics back him if he finds himself in the right position on Sunday.
He is young to be someone to rely on, but with the experience of Martial in big game situations playing alongside him, as well as his clear confidence in his skills, he has the potential to cause a huge upset in this game.
Andreas Pereira
With James putting in an underwhelming performance during the week, Pereira may have a chance to prove some of his critics wrong in this crucial game.
The Brazillian lacks consistency and has a tendency to get lost in big games as demonstrated by his performance against Manchester City, but he does help to create forward movement and livened up United’s performance against Wolves when he came on.
Brandon Williams
The academy graduate from Crumpsall has quickly become popular with fans and former players alike, with Gary Neville expressing his admiration for his attitude on Twitter.
A solid tackler and quick down the left side, Williams will help to connect up the midfield and attack with his driving movements forward and will maintain the momentum of the team.
His form could be the factor that determines United’s success on Sunday, but with mental and physical maturity beyond his years, he seems ready to take on such a challenge.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Dublin Airport passenger fuming after being served 'worst Guinness in history of humanity'

Ireland may be the birthplace of Guinness , but one airline passenger has slammed one of the country 's major airports after being served a truly terrible pint .
Travellers over the pond to the emerald isle might expect to be served the best Guinness on the planet , but one thirsty visitor was left disappointed after receiving a pint of the stuff with massive head .
Pictures show what in Ireland is known as the 'Bishop 's Head ' or Bishop 's Collar ' - a pint that 's been pulled all at once that results in a head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the head on a pint of Guinness should be somewhere between 18 and 20mm .
The foam on the pictured abomination takes up almost a third of the glass .
The photo of the drink was shared on Instagram , questioning whether the offensive pint really was the worst one ever served .
They said : `` Is this the worst Guinness in the history of humanity ?
The bad pint has been considered a `` crime against Guinness '' , with one person saying : `` Whoever served that up should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote : `` This pint would keep me awake at night if one of my staff members served a pint like that to a customer . ''
How to pour a pint of Guinness Make sure you have the correct glass - typically a tulip shaped glass .
After that you 've got to get a good 45 degree angle .
Pull the tap back the whole way and fill up 4/5ths of the pint .
Then you 've to let it sit for two minutes - this is crucial .
After 120 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tap forward - draw circles on the pint to evenly spread .
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Ireland may be the birthplace of Guinness, but one airline passenger has slammed one of the country's major airports after being served a truly terrible pint.
Travellers over the pond to the emerald isle might expect to be served the best Guinness on the planet, but one thirsty visitor was left disappointed after receiving a pint of the stuff with massive head.
Pictures show what in Ireland is known as the 'Bishop's Head' or Bishop's Collar' - a pint that's been pulled all at once that results in a head that's far too thick.
Typically, the head on a pint of Guinness should be somewhere between 18 and 20mm. The foam on the pictured abomination takes up almost a third of the glass.
The photo of the drink was shared on Instagram, questioning whether the offensive pint really was the worst one ever served.
They said: "Is this the worst Guinness in the history of humanity?
"Shame Dublin Airport, shame."
The bad pint has been considered a "crime against Guinness", with one person saying: "Whoever served that up should be sacked straight away!"
Another wrote: "This pint would keep me awake at night if one of my staff members served a pint like that to a customer."
How to pour a pint of Guinness
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Make sure you have the correct glass - typically a tulip shaped glass.
After that you've got to get a good 45 degree angle.
Pull the tap back the whole way and fill up 4/5ths of the pint.
Then you've to let it sit for two minutes - this is crucial.
After 120 seconds fill the rest up by pushing the tap forward - draw circles on the pint to evenly spread.
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