themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Hairdressers won't be open until July at the earliest

Hairdressers and barbers wo n't be able to reopen until July at the 'very earliest ' , Dominic Raab said today .
Personal care businesses were ordered to shut down after Boris Johnson imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 23 .
The restrictions also applied to mobile hairdressing services .
Today ( Monday ) , the Foreign Secretary told Sky News hairdressers would have to wait until July 4 at the earliest to be reconsidered for reopening as he discussed the government 's plan for easing the coronavirus lockdown .
Mr Raab has been attempting to clarify the messages given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation last night , which has been criticised by many for being confusing .
He reiterated that those who ca n't work from home will be encouraged to return to work from Wednesday .
An official document , of around 50 pages , will be published this afternoon setting out further details of who is being asked to back to work .
In the second phase of the government 's plan , which would begin on 1 June at the earliest , some shops might be able to reopen .
However , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as pubs and restaurants , would have to wait until phrase three , from July 4 at the 'very earliest ' to open .
`` From 4 July , at the earliest , we 'll look at other sectors and that will include hospitality , but it will also include personal care and people like hairdressers '' , Mr Raab said .
`` Obviously the proximity in those two sectors ... is something where we do n't think we 're ready yet , given where we are with the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as hairdressers would be among the first to get back to normal when the lockdown was eased .
In other European countries , such as Denmark and Spain , hairdressers have reopened as restrictions have been relaxed .
But just last week , hairdressers who were caught flouting lockdown restrictions and carrying out haircuts in their own gardens were issued a warning from Wigan council .
Some businesses were even alleged to have been 'exploiting ' the situation by offering increased price rates .
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Hairdressers and barbers won't be able to reopen until July at the 'very earliest', Dominic Raab said today.
Personal care businesses were ordered to shut down after Boris Johnson imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 23.
The restrictions also applied to mobile hairdressing services.
Today (Monday), the Foreign Secretary told Sky News hairdressers would have to wait until July 4 at the earliest to be reconsidered for reopening as he discussed the government's plan for easing the coronavirus lockdown.
Mr Raab has been attempting to clarify the messages given in Boris Johnson's address to the nation last night, which has been criticised by many for being confusing.
He reiterated that those who can't work from home will be encouraged to return to work from Wednesday.
(Image: Sky News)
An official document, of around 50 pages, will be published this afternoon setting out further details of who is being asked to back to work.
In the second phase of the government's plan, which would begin on 1 June at the earliest, some shops might be able to reopen.
However, Mr Raab confirmed that hairdressers and barbers, as well as pubs and restaurants, would have to wait until phrase three, from July 4 at the 'very earliest' to open.
"From 4 July, at the earliest, we'll look at other sectors and that will include hospitality, but it will also include personal care and people like hairdressers", Mr Raab said.
(Image: Jackmac34)
"Obviously the proximity in those two sectors... is something where we don't think we're ready yet, given where we are with the virus."
It was hoped that small businesses such as hairdressers would be among the first to get back to normal when the lockdown was eased.
In other European countries, such as Denmark and Spain, hairdressers have reopened as restrictions have been relaxed.
But just last week, hairdressers who were caught flouting lockdown restrictions and carrying out haircuts in their own gardens were issued a warning from Wigan council.
Some businesses were even alleged to have been 'exploiting' the situation by offering increased price rates.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Premier League 'Project Restart' meeting LIVE

Representatives of the 20 members of the Premier League will meet on Monday to discuss plans for 'Project Restart , ' impacting Manchester United and Manchester City .
Football in England was first suspended two months ago due to the coronavirus pandemic and high-ranking officials are now hoping to agree on how football could return so the 2019/20 season can be concluded .
A number of options have been touted , including playing matches behind closed doors at neutral grounds - with the government unlikely to grant approval to play matches at home stadia .
However , some clubs are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want relegation to be scrapped in order to do so , a proposal that has been thus far rejected by the Premier League and EFL .
United currently sit fifth in the table and still have hopes of qualifying for the Champions League while City are firmly in second place .
It 's hoped that today 's meeting will paint a clearer picture on if the season can be finished and , if so , when .
Stay with us for all the latest from today 's meeting as we get it .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Joe Doyle, Daniel Murphy)

Representatives of the 20 members of the Premier League will meet on Monday to discuss plans for 'Project Restart,' impacting Manchester United and Manchester City.
Football in England was first suspended two months ago due to the coronavirus pandemic and high-ranking officials are now hoping to agree on how football could return so the 2019/20 season can be concluded.
A number of options have been touted, including playing matches behind closed doors at neutral grounds - with the government unlikely to grant approval to play matches at home stadia.
However, some clubs are opposed to playing at neutral venues and want relegation to be scrapped in order to do so, a proposal that has been thus far rejected by the Premier League and EFL.
United currently sit fifth in the table and still have hopes of qualifying for the Champions League while City are firmly in second place.
It's hoped that today's meeting will paint a clearer picture on if the season can be finished and, if so, when.
Stay with us for all the latest from today's meeting as we get it.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--McDonald's given the green light to reopen all drive-thrus in the UK

With McDonald 's set to reopen fifteen of its stores for delivery on Wednesday , a government minister has now confirmed that could be `` well possible '' for the fast food chain to open its drive thrus .
Environment secretary George Eustice has said that the fast food chain 's drive thrus were 'made ' for social distancing .
Asked if fast food outlets could have stayed open during the crisis , Mr Eustice said : `` While clearly restaurants and pubs had to close , we were quite keen to keep that capacity to be able to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested reduced footfall in town centres , staff anxiety and a sense of what was `` socially acceptable '' given the stay-at-home message had led to places such as McDonald ’ s and KFC closing .
Mr Eustice went on : `` I think it is quite possible for these venues to reopen and reopen safely , we never mandated that they should close .
`` We have learned a lot from supermarkets and other food outlets about how you can do social distancing and do it well .
`` I think some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeking to learn lessons from what supermarkets have done as they consider tentatively reopening . ''
McDonald 's , however , is approaching the reopening of its restaurants with great caution , and has said that branches will only start serving food to the public once it is safe to do so .
In a statement to shoppers , Paul Pomroy , Chief Executive Officer for McDonald ’ s UK and Ireland , said : `` On May 13 we will reopen 15 of our restaurants in the UK ; this will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The restaurants involved will be announced next week as we work through inviting our employees back to work and supporting our delivery partners to prepare for our gradual return . ''
He added : `` As you know , McDonald ’ s already has high standards for cleanliness and routine cleaning of our restaurants has always been in place .
We will increase how often these procedures are completed and provide all employees with updated training on restaurant cleanliness and sanitisation .
All restaurants will be deep cleaned before reopening .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open this Wednesday ( 13 May ) , and will be offering delivery only .
The 15 McDonald 's stores reopening first for delivery are : Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
The stores will be offering a limited menu , and items will only be available to order via UberEats - not on the McDonald 's app for the timebeing .
In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores in the South for the timebeing , McDonadl 's told Manchester Evening News : `` These 15 restaurants were chosen for their proximity to our distribution centre as we slowly but safely seek to reopen our restaurants and restart our supply chain .
`` Rest assured we are working hard to reopen more restaurants across the UK and Ireland at the right time . ''

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With McDonald's set to reopen fifteen of its stores for delivery on Wednesday, a government minister has now confirmed that could be "well possible" for the fast food chain to open its drive thrus.
Environment secretary George Eustice has said that the fast food chain's drive thrus were 'made' for social distancing.
Asked if fast food outlets could have stayed open during the crisis, Mr Eustice said: "While clearly restaurants and pubs had to close, we were quite keen to keep that capacity to be able to do takeaway food for people."
He suggested reduced footfall in town centres, staff anxiety and a sense of what was "socially acceptable" given the stay-at-home message had led to places such as McDonald’s and KFC closing.
Mr Eustice went on: "I think it is quite possible for these venues to reopen and reopen safely, we never mandated that they should close.
"We have learned a lot from supermarkets and other food outlets about how you can do social distancing and do it well.
"I think some of those food-to-go businesses will probably be seeking to learn lessons from what supermarkets have done as they consider tentatively reopening."
McDonald's, however, is approaching the reopening of its restaurants with great caution, and has said that branches will only start serving food to the public once it is safe to do so.
In a statement to shoppers, Paul Pomroy, Chief Executive Officer for McDonald’s UK and Ireland, said: "On May 13 we will reopen 15 of our restaurants in the UK; this will be in a limited capacity with delivery only.
"The restaurants involved will be announced next week as we work through inviting our employees back to work and supporting our delivery partners to prepare for our gradual return."
He added: "As you know, McDonald’s already has high standards for cleanliness and routine cleaning of our restaurants has always been in place. We will increase how often these procedures are completed and provide all employees with updated training on restaurant cleanliness and sanitisation. All restaurants will be deep cleaned before reopening."
The first fifteen branches are set to open this Wednesday (13 May), and will be offering delivery only.
The 15 McDonald's stores reopening first for delivery are:
Chelmsford Riverside
Chelmsford Westway
Ipswich Cardinal Park
Boreham Interchange
Luton Leagrave
Watford Hertfordshire Arms
Chaul End Lane, Luton
Beechings Way, Gillingham
Sittingbourne Retail Park
Gillingham Bowaters
Tooting
Dalston
Welling
Harrow
Luton George Street
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
The stores will be offering a limited menu, and items will only be available to order via UberEats - not on the McDonald's app for the timebeing.
In a statement about the decision only to open stores in the South for the timebeing, McDonadl's told Manchester Evening News : "These 15 restaurants were chosen for their proximity to our distribution centre as we slowly but safely seek to reopen our restaurants and restart our supply chain.
"Rest assured we are working hard to reopen more restaurants across the UK and Ireland at the right time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas had admitted that his club 's star players may want to leave this summer , which @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United United are looking to reinforce their attacking options in the summer and MEN @ @ @ @ @ has been under consideration , though there has been no contact between the two parties @ @ @ @ @ for Europe next season after finishing 7th in Ligue 1 after the season was cancelled @ @ @ @ @ has admitted he could lose his best players .
`` I don ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ .
Memphis told me that he is ready to talk when he comes back , @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I am going to do everything to keep the players .
But players @ @ @ @ @ in Europe could want to go elsewhere because we don ’ t have European football.
@ @ @ @ @ latest United news throughout the day .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Richard Fay, Joe Bray)

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas had admitted that his club's star players may want to leave this summer, which could be a boost for Manchester United
United are looking to reinforce their attacking options in the summer and MEN Sport understand striker Moussa Dembele has been under consideration, though there has been no contact between the two parties.
Lyon failed to qualify for Europe next season after finishing 7th in Ligue 1 after the season was cancelled due to coronavirus and Aulas has admitted he could lose his best players. "I don’t have any news for the moment. Memphis told me that he is ready to talk when he comes back," he told Le Progres.
"I am going to do everything to keep the players. But players who are programmed to play in Europe could want to go elsewhere because we don’t have European football.”
Look back at the latest United news throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas had admitted that his club 's star players may want to leave this summer , which could be a boost for Manchester City .
City have also been repeatedly linked with one of Lyon 's best players , the dynamic midfielder Houssem Aouar , a player who Pep Guardiola admitted his admiration of after his great performance against the Blues in the Champions League last season .
Lyon have failed to qualify for Europe next season after finishing 7th in Ligue 1 after the season was cancelled due to coronavirus and Aulas has admitted he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t have any news for the moment .
Memphis told me that he is ready to talk when he comes back , '' he told Le Progres .
`` His agents say that he is more thinking about the possibility to depart if we don ’ t have European football .
`` I am going to do everything to keep the players .
`` But players who are programmed to play in Europe could want to go elsewhere because we don ’ t have European football.
” Recap all the latest @ @ @ @

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas had admitted that his club's star players may want to leave this summer, which could be a boost for Manchester City.
City have also been repeatedly linked with one of Lyon's best players, the dynamic midfielder Houssem Aouar, a player who Pep Guardiola admitted his admiration of after his great performance against the Blues in the Champions League last season.
Lyon have failed to qualify for Europe next season after finishing 7th in Ligue 1 after the season was cancelled due to coronavirus and Aulas has admitted he could lose his best players.
"I don’t have any news for the moment. Memphis told me that he is ready to talk when he comes back," he told Le Progres.
"His agents say that he is more thinking about the possibility to depart if we don’t have European football.
"I am going to do everything to keep the players.
"But players who are programmed to play in Europe could want to go elsewhere because we don’t have European football.”
Recap all the latest City news below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--GMP responded 2,419 reports of lockdown-busting house parties this weekend

Greater Manchester celebrated VE Day with gusto this weekend - but police responded to 2,419 reports of parties or gatherings that allegedly broke lockdown rules , the M.E.N .
can reveal .
The force responded to 853 reports of gatherings or house parties on bank holiday Friday ( VE Day ) and then 1,566 more on Saturday and Sunday .
The force also received 5,020 calls to 999 between Friday and Saturday , a third higher than the weekend before , and 4,705 calls to the non-emergency 101 number , up 16 per cent .
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began ' .
The nation was urged to mark VE Day by holding street parties whilst at the same time observing social distancing rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
But many flouted rules by welcoming people from other households and having rowdy gatherings which spilled out onto the streets .
On Saturday night , yobs 'coughed and spat ' at police officers as they tried to break up a birthday party filled with 40 adults and children .
Seven people were arrested after the group refused to leave the party at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moor , Bolton , following reports of fighting in the street .
As some began to leave , one stubborn member of the group remained and began to cough and spit at the officers 'deliberately ' , according to Greater Manchester Police .
Asked about the spike in gatherings over the weekend , Chief Constable Hopkins told the M.E.N : `` I 'm not saying all of those were people blatantly flouting the regulations because there was a lot of activity going on across the country where people were having street parties in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a large number of calls where people are concerned about social distancing .
We were very , very busy . ''
The top cop admitted it would be 'very difficult ' to enforce new rules due to become law on Wednesday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson signalled a modest easing of the national coronavirus lockdown , which was initiated by him on March 23 to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
GMP officers will only challenge large gatherings in public spaces from Wednesday .
Chief constables have been sent a 60-page document outlining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , principally that people can gather in public spaces like parks and beaches to relax ( including have picnics and barbecues ) instead of merely for exercise and that they can meet one person from another household ( but no more than two people meeting ) as long as they remain two metres apart .
Also now permitted are : house moves and viewings ; hotels can open to host key workers where they can not live at home .
Fines for lockdown breaches are also rising from £50 to £100 although these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payment .
Fines will double up to a maximum £3,200 every time there is a subsequent breach .
Explaining his understanding of what the rule change means for people leaving home to visit public spaces , Chief Constable Hopkins said : `` It moves from being able to go outside for physical exercise to one that 's around well-being , hence you can go to the park to sunbathe and have a picnic . ''
He agreed a barbecue was also OK so long as it did not breach any other rules or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He went on : `` In the same way you can go to the beach , you can go to public places that are open for well-being , so it does n't have to be for physical exercise .
You can sit on a beach and sunbathe so long as you maintain two metres apart from anybody not in your household .
`` It also says you can meet one other person who 's not in your household in a park or on a beach to picnic or sunbathe so long as you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also allowed for people to play golf or go fishing so long as they stuck to social distancing rules , he said .
Asked how his officers would enforce the new rules , the chief constable said : `` Other than large groups of people out together , not socially distancing or from different households , it becomes pretty difficult to enforce even large groups of people . ''
He indicated his officers would now 'concentrate on core policing ' now and only step in if there was 'blatant breaching of the regulations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted 'it will be a real challenge ' to enforce the new rules .
`` There will be the same number of officers out there but actually enforcing this will be very difficult .
We are going to be saying to people to stick to the rules for everybody 's health 's sake but from a legislative perspective it will mean we will just concentrate on much larger public gatherings , '' he added .
Asked if the new rules were unpoliceable , he said : `` The decisions government have made are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have to work with the consequences of the legislation and that 's what we will try and do but operationally it 's going to be very , very difficult . ''

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Greater Manchester celebrated VE Day with gusto this weekend - but police responded to 2,419 reports of parties or gatherings that allegedly broke lockdown rules, the M.E.N. can reveal.
The force responded to 853 reports of gatherings or house parties on Friday (VE Day) and 861 more on Saturday and Sunday.
The force also received 5,020 calls to 999 between Friday and Saturday, a third higher than the weekend before, and 4,705 calls to the non-emergency 101 number, up 16 per cent.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins described the weekend as 'the busiest since lockdown began'.
The nation was urged to mark VE Day by holding street parties whilst at the same time observing social distancing rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
But many flouted rules by welcoming people from other households and having rowdy gatherings which spilled out onto the streets.
On Saturday night, yobs 'coughed and spat' at police officers as they tried to break up a birthday party filled with 40 adults and children.
Seven people were arrested after the group refused to leave the party at a house at Welsley Grove in Tonge Moor, Bolton, following reports of fighting in the street.
As some began to leave, one stubborn member of the group remained and began to cough and spit at the officers 'deliberately', according to Greater Manchester Police.
Asked about the spike in gatherings over the weekend, Chief Constable Hopkins told the M.E.N: "I'm not saying all of those were people blatantly flouting the regulations because there was a lot of activity going on across the country where people were having street parties in the garden. Clearly that's generated a large number of calls where people are concerned about social distancing. We were very, very busy."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The top cop admitted it would be 'very difficult' to enforce new rules due to become law on Wednesday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson signalled a modest easing of the national coronavirus lockdown, which was initiated by him on March 23 to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
GMP officers will only challenge large gatherings in public spaces from Wednesday.
Chief constables have been sent a 60-page document outlining what the new rules mean in practice, principally that people can gather in public spaces like parks and beaches to relax (including have picnics and barbecues) instead of merely for exercise and that they can meet one person from another household (but no more than two people meeting) as long as they remain two metres apart.
Also now permitted are: house moves and viewings; hotels can open to host key workers where they cannot live at home.
Fines for lockdown breaches are also rising from £50 to £100 although these will be discounted to £50 for prompt payment. Fines will double up to a maximum £3,200 every time there is a subsequent breach.
Explaining his understanding of what the rule change means for people leaving home to visit public spaces, Chief Constable Hopkins said: "It moves from being able to go outside for physical exercise to one that's around well-being, hence you can go to the park to sunbathe and have a picnic."
He agreed a barbecue was also OK so long as it did not breach any other rules or laws or cause a fire hazard.
He went on: "In the same way you can go to the beach, you can go to public places that are open for well-being, so it doesn't have to be for physical exercise. You can sit on a beach and sunbathe so long as you maintain two metres apart from anybody not in your household.
"It also says you can meet one other person who's not in your household in a park or on a beach to picnic or sunbathe so long as you maintain social distancing."
(Image: Getty Images)
The relaxation also allowed for people to play golf or go fishing so long as they stuck to social distancing rules, he said.
Asked how his officers would enforce the new rules, the chief constable said: "Other than large groups of people out together, not socially distancing or from different households, it becomes pretty difficult to enforce even large groups of people."
He indicated his officers would now 'concentrate on core policing' now and only step in if there was 'blatant breaching of the regulations en masse'.
The senior officer admitted 'it will be a real challenge' to enforce the new rules.
"There will be the same number of officers out there but actually enforcing this will be very difficult. We are going to be saying to people to stick to the rules for everybody's health's sake but from a legislative perspective it will mean we will just concentrate on much larger public gatherings," he added.
Asked if the new rules were unpoliceable, he said: "The decisions government have made are based on health and the economy. We have to work with the consequences of the legislation and that's what we will try and do but operationally it's going to be very, very difficult."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Fears ‘unsightly’ 5G mast will drive house prices down in Bolton neighbourhood

A new 5G phone mast could be built in Bolton – one councillor fears it could drive house prices down in the neighbourhood that lies in its shadow because of the 'unsightly appearance ' of the masts .
Some 5G masts have been the focus attacks from conspiracy theorists falsely claiming 5G causes coronavirus , but the newly proposed mast in Bolton has instead drawn concerns that its being 'twice the height of surrounding homes ' will drive house prices down .
Mobile network operator Hutchison 3G UK Limited , commonly known as Three , is in the process of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area - and is looking at Kearsley Mount Shopping Precinct as a possible location .
Applications for 20 metre telecommunication monopoles have also already been submitted to Bolton Council for sites in Horwich , Greater Lever and Daubhill .
WHP Telecoms Ltd has written to councillors in Kearsley on behalf of Three inviting them to enter discussions before a planning application is submitted for a mast in front of Kearsley Mount Shopping Precinct in Manchester Road .
The news of a new mast in Bolton comes after multiple 5G masts have become targets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media that 5G `` radiation '' is the cause of coronavirus outbreak .
The rumours forced the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport to release a statement to squash the untruths .
The statement said : `` We are aware of inaccurate information being shared online about 5G .
`` There is absolutely no credible evidence of a link between 5G and coronavirus . ''
But Cllr Paul Heslop said he wants to gauge the concerns of Kearsley residents , particularly those who live in the vicinity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the height of the masts .
He said : “ Of immediate concern is the proximity to residences on Manchester Road , the Kearsley Precinct , Baker Street , Lindley Street and Beech Avenue .
“ At 20 metres in height , the proposed mast is twice the height of the surrounding properties and literally hundreds of properties are situated within a couple of hundred metres of the proposed mast .
“ This area of Kearsley – particularly the ‘ river ’ estate – is already under a cloud of uncertainty due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncertainty may have impacted on house prices and the saleability of properties .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
“ Whilst I acknowledge that recent studies suggest an increase in house prices in areas where 5G has been installed , I am concerned that the area immediately surrounding the proposed mast may be negatively impacted by a potentially unsightly structure that draws negative opinion from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposed mast has been listed as Manchester Road , Salford , Manchester .
Cllr Heslop has written to the company asking for the address on the application to be changed to Kearsley .
He added : “ I have little doubt that conspiracy theorists would jump on the notion that ‘ they ’ re not even telling us that it ’ s in Kearsley ’ so I have emailed Three to ask that this is corrected .
“ I aim to present a series of questions to Three and , social-distancing rules permitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of residents in the vicinity of the mast and then in wider Kearsley .
”

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Joseph Timan - Local Democracy Reporter, Helena Vesty)

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A new 5G phone mast could be built in Bolton – one councillor fears it could drive house prices down in the neighbourhood that lies in its shadow because of the 'unsightly appearance' of the masts.
Some 5G masts have been the focus attacks from conspiracy theorists falsely claiming 5G causes coronavirus, but the newly proposed mast in Bolton has instead drawn concerns that its being 'twice the height of surrounding homes' will drive house prices down.
Mobile network operator Hutchison 3G UK Limited, commonly known as Three, is in the process of selecting a site located within the Bolton area - and is looking at Kearsley Mount Shopping Precinct as a possible location.
Applications for 20 metre telecommunication monopoles have also already been submitted to Bolton Council for sites in Horwich, Greater Lever and Daubhill.
WHP Telecoms Ltd has written to councillors in Kearsley on behalf of Three inviting them to enter discussions before a planning application is submitted for a mast in front of Kearsley Mount Shopping Precinct in Manchester Road.
The news of a new mast in Bolton comes after multiple 5G masts have become targets for conspiracy theorists, following bizarre claims on social media that 5G "radiation" is the cause of coronavirus outbreak.
The rumours forced the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to release a statement to squash the untruths.
The statement said: "We are aware of inaccurate information being shared online about 5G.
"There is absolutely no credible evidence of a link between 5G and coronavirus."
But Cllr Paul Heslop said he wants to gauge the concerns of Kearsley residents, particularly those who live in the vicinity of the proposed location, after worries about the height of the masts.
He said: “Of immediate concern is the proximity to residences on Manchester Road, the Kearsley Precinct, Baker Street, Lindley Street and Beech Avenue.
(Image: Harry McGuire)
“At 20 metres in height, the proposed mast is twice the height of the surrounding properties and literally hundreds of properties are situated within a couple of hundred metres of the proposed mast.
“This area of Kearsley – particularly the ‘river’ estate – is already under a cloud of uncertainty due to a possible new relief motorway and this uncertainty may have impacted on house prices and the saleability of properties.
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“Whilst I acknowledge that recent studies suggest an increase in house prices in areas where 5G has been installed, I am concerned that the area immediately surrounding the proposed mast may be negatively impacted by a potentially unsightly structure that draws negative opinion from many people.”
The location of the proposed mast has been listed as Manchester Road, Salford, Manchester.
Cllr Heslop has written to the company asking for the address on the application to be changed to Kearsley.
He added: “I have little doubt that conspiracy theorists would jump on the notion that ‘they’re not even telling us that it’s in Kearsley’ so I have emailed Three to ask that this is corrected.
“I aim to present a series of questions to Three and, social-distancing rules permitting, would like to gauge any concerns of residents in the vicinity of the mast and then in wider Kearsley.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Souness turned down chance to sign Eric Cantona at Liverpool

Former Liverpool manager Graeme Souness has revealed he turned down the chance to sign Manchester United legend Eric Cantona before he moved to England .
After a largely understated career in France , Cantona moved to England in 1992 , signing for Leeds United after a trial at Sheffield Wednesday .
He then moved to Old Trafford a year later , becoming one of the most iconic figures in the club 's history over a five-year spell .
However , prior to Cantona signing for Leeds , Souness has explained how he was offered the chance to sign Cantona for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Auxerre .
`` I was manager of Liverpool and we played Auxerre in the Cup Winners ' Cup and we lost 2-0 away , we came back and beat them 3-0 , '' Souness explained on The Football Show .
`` After the game , Terry Littlewood , who used to look after the players ' lounge and my lounge , security-wise , knocked on my door and said there 's a pal outside , he 's a good friend of yours and he wants to speak to you .
`` I said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said 'it 's Michel Platini ' .
Not a close pal of mine , the only time I had come in contact with him was when I played against him when I was in Italy .
`` He came in and said ' I 've got a player for you , he 's a real problem in France but he 's really talented and he 'd be perfect for your club ' .
`` I said 'Look , Michel , I 'm fighting fires here at the moment , I 'm trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are resisting , I 'm fighting a dressing room here .
The last thing I need is another controversial figure ' .
`` Eric of course then came over on trial with Sheffield Wednesday , then signed for Leeds and the rest is history .
`` When he went to United , it was a young team and young players need someone like that on the pitch to look up to .
I think Eric was certainly one of them . ''

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Former Liverpool manager Graeme Souness has revealed he turned down the chance to sign Manchester United legend Eric Cantona before he moved to England.
After a largely understated career in France, Cantona moved to England in 1992, signing for Leeds United after a trial at Sheffield Wednesday.
He then moved to Old Trafford a year later, becoming one of the most iconic figures in the club's history over a five-year spell.
However, prior to Cantona signing for Leeds, Souness has explained how he was offered the chance to sign Cantona for Liverpool by Michel Platini after playing against Auxerre.
"I was manager of Liverpool and we played Auxerre in the Cup Winners' Cup and we lost 2-0 away, we came back and beat them 3-0," Souness explained on The Football Show.
"After the game, Terry Littlewood, who used to look after the players' lounge and my lounge, security-wise, knocked on my door and said there's a pal outside, he's a good friend of yours and he wants to speak to you.
"I said 'who is it?' and he said 'it's Michel Platini'. Not a close pal of mine, the only time I had come in contact with him was when I played against him when I was in Italy.
"He came in and said 'I've got a player for you, he's a real problem in France but he's really talented and he'd be perfect for your club'.
"I said 'Look, Michel, I'm fighting fires here at the moment, I'm trying to get some people out of the door that are resisting, I'm fighting a dressing room here. The last thing I need is another controversial figure'.
"Eric of course then came over on trial with Sheffield Wednesday, then signed for Leeds and the rest is history.
"When he went to United, it was a young team and young players need someone like that on the pitch to look up to. I think Eric was certainly one of them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Catherine Tyldesley mocks Boris Johnson’s ‘vague’ coronavirus lockdown speech

Coronation Street favourite Catherine Tyldesley has mocked Boris Johnson 's 'unclear ' address to the nation about new lockdown guidelines in a comical Instagram video .
Cath , who played Eva Price in Corrie , had a sarcastic message for the PM in an Instagram Stories clip .
The Walkden actress took to social media to give her verdict after the much debated pre-recorded Sunday night speech .
`` Aww nice one Boris I 'm glad we cleared that up , '' she said drily , adding dog ears and nose in the clip .
`` That the builders that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go back to work .
`` It 's belting that babe .
Nice one .
F*** 's sake . ''
Cath , 36 , who has a five-year-old son Alfie with her husband Tom Pitfield , also took a swipe while posting a photo of their family dinner .
`` Boris was vague but our chicken hotpot is straight to the point . ''
The PM addressed the nation with a new Stay Alert slogan with changes including having unlimited exercise , being able to travel to places for recreation and going back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adhering to the two metre social distancing rule .
But the message has been widely slammed as confusing .
Comedian Matt Lucas uploaded an impression onto Twitter following the Prime Minister ’ s coronavirus lockdown update , repeating some of the points presented during the address to the nation .
He uploaded a video of himself mimicking the PM ’ s voice , saying : `` So , we are saying do n't go to work , go to work .
`` Do n't take public transport , go to work .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoors .
If you can work from home , go to work , do n't go to work .
`` Go outside , do n't go outside and then we will , or wo n't , err , something or other . ''
The comic was quick to respond to criticism over his impersonation , saying the PM needs to be held to account over the clarity of his messages .
Addressing one critic he said : “ I know seven people who have died , Andy .
`` When the message from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ satirists like me will be out of a job .
I 'll be happy when that happens .
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Coronation Street favourite Catherine Tyldesley has mocked Boris Johnson's 'unclear' address to the nation about new lockdown guidelines in a comical Instagram video.
Cath, who played Eva Price in Corrie, had a sarcastic message for the PM in an Instagram Stories clip.
The Walkden actress took to social media to give her verdict after the much debated pre-recorded Sunday night speech.
"Aww nice one Boris I'm glad we cleared that up," she said drily, adding dog ears and nose in the clip.
(Image: Catherine Tyldesley Instagram)
"That the builders that are already back at work can definitely go back to work.
"It's belting that babe. Nice one. F***'s sake."
Cath, 36, who has a five-year-old son Alfie with her husband Tom Pitfield, also took a swipe while posting a photo of their family dinner.
"Boris was vague but our chicken hotpot is straight to the point."
The PM addressed the nation with a new Stay Alert slogan with changes including having unlimited exercise, being able to travel to places for recreation and going back to work in some instances while still adhering to the two metre social distancing rule.
But the message has been widely slammed as confusing.
Comedian Matt Lucas uploaded an impression onto Twitter following the Prime Minister’s coronavirus lockdown update, repeating some of the points presented during the address to the nation.
(Image: Getty Images)
He uploaded a video of himself mimicking the PM’s voice, saying: "So, we are saying don't go to work, go to work.
"Don't take public transport, go to work.
"Don't go to work, stay indoors. If you can work from home, go to work, don't go to work.
"Go outside, don't go outside and then we will, or won't, err, something or other."
The comic was quick to respond to criticism over his impersonation, saying the PM needs to be held to account over the clarity of his messages.
Addressing one critic he said: “I know seven people who have died, Andy.
"When the message from our PM is clear and effective, satirists like me will be out of a job. I'll be happy when that happens.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Man United evening headlines as Paul Pogba sent message

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday , May 11 .
Former Manchester United centre-back Jaap Stam believes Manchester United should keep hold of Paul Pogba , claiming some of the criticism of the Frenchman has been unfair .
Stam , who was a team-mate of current United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during his time at Old Trafford , believes Pogba can become a significant part of the club ’ s next great squad .
Pogba has missed most of the current campaign through injury , and Stam believes a partnership between the Frenchman and January signing Bruno @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Speaking to Goal , the Dutchman , who played more than 100 games for United between 1998 and 2001 , said : “ I would love to see Paul stay because I think he ’ s a quality player .
“ People expect a lot from him and there ’ s a lot of criticism towards him .
Sometimes you can say that ’ s fair but other times the criticism he gets is not correct.
” He added : “ If you look at Fernandes , Pogba and McTominay , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be very interesting.
” Giggs reveals how Ferguson treated four players differently to the rest Ryan Giggs was one of the constants during Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s time at Manchester United , so he has more experience than most of how the manager treated his players .
And , according to the Welshman , Fergie wasn ’ t the type to give special treatment… with the exception of four players .
“ There were three or four players that he never had a go at , ” Giggs told beIN Sports , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them .
“ Eric Cantona was one – Bryan Robson , Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo .
They were all in their own ways match-winners .
They did the stuff on the pitch , so he never felt he had to.
” As Giggs put it , these were the only players who could avoid criticism even if they were having a bad game , though Ferguson was never afraid to tear into other United players for poor performances .
“ As long as [ those four ] were doing it on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a different way , ” he said .
Gary Neville isn ’ t convinced Odion Ighalo is worth the reported fee it will take Manchester United to sign him on a permanent deal .
The Nigerian international will cost United around £20m this summer according to Sky Sports after scoring four goals in eight appearances ( per WhoScored ) since joining on loan from Shanghai Shenhua in January , but none of the four have come in the Premier League .
`` Is Ighalo worth £20m ?
Probably not in this market , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He may have been if he continued before scoring goals but you probably don ’ t need now to spend £20m . ''
Ighalo was brought in at the end of the January transfer window after an injury to Marcus Rashford had left United light up top , but the England striker has since made progress on his recovery from a back problem .
The on-loan man will only be on United ’ s books until May 31 as things stand , and - while Ighalo has expressed a desire to extend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of his hands with the Chinese Super League due to restart in June or July .

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, May 11.
Jaap Stam gives United advice on Pogba future
Former Manchester United centre-back Jaap Stam believes Manchester United should keep hold of Paul Pogba, claiming some of the criticism of the Frenchman has been unfair.
Stam, who was a team-mate of current United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during his time at Old Trafford, believes Pogba can become a significant part of the club’s next great squad.
Pogba has missed most of the current campaign through injury, and Stam believes a partnership between the Frenchman and January signing Bruno Fernandes could be integral to United rebuilding.
Speaking to Goal, the Dutchman, who played more than 100 games for United between 1998 and 2001, said: “I would love to see Paul stay because I think he’s a quality player.
“People expect a lot from him and there’s a lot of criticism towards him. Sometimes you can say that’s fair but other times the criticism he gets is not correct.”
He added: “If you look at Fernandes, Pogba and McTominay, I think those three together in midfield could be very interesting.”
Giggs reveals how Ferguson treated four players differently to the rest
Ryan Giggs was one of the constants during Sir Alex Ferguson’s time at Manchester United, so he has more experience than most of how the manager treated his players.
And, according to the Welshman, Fergie wasn’t the type to give special treatment… with the exception of four players.
“There were three or four players that he never had a go at,” Giggs told beIN Sports, and the Welshman wasn’t one of them.
“Eric Cantona was one – Bryan Robson, Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo. They were all in their own ways match-winners. They did the stuff on the pitch, so he never felt he had to.”
As Giggs put it, these were the only players who could avoid criticism even if they were having a bad game, though Ferguson was never afraid to tear into other United players for poor performances.
“As long as [those four] were doing it on the pitch, he handled them in a different way,” he said.
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Neville questions Ighalo transfer value
Gary Neville isn’t convinced Odion Ighalo is worth the reported fee it will take Manchester United to sign him on a permanent deal.
The Nigerian international will cost United around £20m this summer according to Sky Sports after scoring four goals in eight appearances (per WhoScored) since joining on loan from Shanghai Shenhua in January, but none of the four have come in the Premier League.
"Is Ighalo worth £20m? Probably not in this market,” Neville said over Instagram Live.
“He may have been if he continued before scoring goals but you probably don’t need now to spend £20m."
Ighalo was brought in at the end of the January transfer window after an injury to Marcus Rashford had left United light up top, but the England striker has since made progress on his recovery from a back problem.
The on-loan man will only be on United’s books until May 31 as things stand, and - while Ighalo has expressed a desire to extend his loan - may have matters taken out of his hands with the Chinese Super League due to restart in June or July.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Coronation Street shock as Roy acts totally out of character

Coronation Street viewers were open-mouthed as mild-mannered Roy Cropper acted out of character in Monday night 's episode .
Quietly-spoken Roy confronted a furious row in his cafe when Tim Metcalfe came face-to-face with Alya Nazir .
Tim blasted Alya for speaking ill of his father Geoff , who was stabbed by her grandmother Yasmeen .
`` That 's enough ! ''
yelled Roy , to the amazement of his customers .
`` If you insist on addressing each other in this aggressive manner I suggest you go elsewhere , '' he ordered firmly .
The row was instantly diffused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighbours including Eileen Grimshaw and Cathy Matthews gazed at him in amazement .
`` Never heard Roy even so much as raise his voice , '' marvelled one viewer on Twitter .
`` I don ’ t think I ’ ve ever heard Roy shout before , '' said another .
`` I do n't think I 've seen Roy yell before , '' wrote another stunned soap watcher .
`` You know things are bad when Roy shouts ! ''
exclaimed another .
And another said : `` Did n't think Roy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corrie character Roy has been played by David Neilson since 1995 .
The row broke out in Roy 's Rolls cafe over Yasmeen being accused of attempted murder after she stabbed Geoff in the neck with a broken wine bottle .
Tim is refusing to believe that his father has been abusing Yasmeen for months as part of a harrowing coercive control storyline , but Alya has for a long time been suspicious of the evil hospital radio DJ .
Yasmeen has been charged with attempted murder for lashing out after her husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his hand .
He had forced her to wear a racy red dress intended for one of his escorts and then hurled insults at the terrified restaurant owner .
Previously keen magician Geoff locked her up in his magic box , planted CCTV in their home and cooked her beloved pet chicken .

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Coronation Street viewers were open-mouthed as mild-mannered Roy Cropper acted out of character in Monday night's episode.
Quietly-spoken Roy confronted a furious row in his cafe when Tim Metcalfe came face-to-face with Alya Nazir.
Tim blasted Alya for speaking ill of his father Geoff, who was stabbed by her grandmother Yasmeen.
"That's enough!" yelled Roy, to the amazement of his customers.
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"If you insist on addressing each other in this aggressive manner I suggest you go elsewhere," he ordered firmly.
The row was instantly diffused by Roy's outburst and friends and neighbours including Eileen Grimshaw and Cathy Matthews gazed at him in amazement.
"Never heard Roy even so much as raise his voice," marvelled one viewer on Twitter.
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard Roy shout before," said another.
"I don't think I've seen Roy yell before," wrote another stunned soap watcher.
"You know things are bad when Roy shouts!" exclaimed another.
And another said: "Didn't think Roy had it in him."
"Ooooh Roy can shout," commented another.
Much-loved Corrie character Roy has been played by David Neilson since 1995.
The row broke out in Roy's Rolls cafe over Yasmeen being accused of attempted murder after she stabbed Geoff in the neck with a broken wine bottle.
Tim is refusing to believe that his father has been abusing Yasmeen for months as part of a harrowing coercive control storyline, but Alya has for a long time been suspicious of the evil hospital radio DJ.
Yasmeen has been charged with attempted murder for lashing out after her husband taunted her with a bread knife in his hand.
He had forced her to wear a racy red dress intended for one of his escorts and then hurled insults at the terrified restaurant owner.
Previously keen magician Geoff locked her up in his magic box, planted CCTV in their home and cooked her beloved pet chicken.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Premier League release new statement on plans to restart season

All 20 Premier League clubs are `` united in looking to complete the season '' according to its chief executive Richard Masters .
After today 's league meeting , Masters said that a `` really strong collective will to complete the season remains '' and that a further meeting with players and managers will take place later this week .
Masters said : `` In today 's meeting , it was reiterated the Premier League and clubs absolutely recognise the COVID-19 pandemic puts football into context .
So many lives have been lost and so many others deeply affected .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the pandemic that the Premier League , our clubs and our players have provided with vital support to communities and to the NHS and hopefully will continue to do so after matches recommence .
`` There was a strong desire to discuss everything in the round and to agree a collective way forward .
A really strong collective will to complete the season remains . ''
He said that as part of initial plans for clubs to return to training , a company had been appointed to conduct testing at training grounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the safety of players , coaches and managers , staff , supporters , and the wider community , '' he said .
`` Nothing will be agreed until we have spoken to both the managers and players . ''
He confirmed that all clubs were against the possibility of using neutral venues in any restart plan .
`` Obviously it is the preference of all our clubs to play at home if at all possible , '' Masters said .
`` It is an ongoing dialogue and we 've been talking to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could get the Premier League back up and running and are taking all that advice on board . ''
The Government earlier today signalled the possibility of a return of live sports from 1 June , and Masters said the league would follow advice from the Government and other bodies as it continues planning for a return of the competition .
`` We welcome these first steps and are ready to play our part , '' he said .
`` We are working flat out with clubs and stakeholders - Government , our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EFL , PFA and the LMA - to create a responsible , safe and deliverable model to complete the season .
“ Of course , safety comes first .
We must listen to Government , the authorities and the medical experts and continue to follow their advice .
`` That is exactly what we are doing .
We are getting ourselves in the best position to resume the season , but only when the conditions are right . ''

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All 20 Premier League clubs are "united in looking to complete the season" according to its chief executive Richard Masters.
After today's league meeting, Masters said that a "really strong collective will to complete the season remains" and that a further meeting with players and managers will take place later this week.
Masters said: "In today's meeting, it was reiterated the Premier League and clubs absolutely recognise the COVID-19 pandemic puts football into context. So many lives have been lost and so many others deeply affected.
"We are proud at the response to the pandemic that the Premier League, our clubs and our players have provided with vital support to communities and to the NHS and hopefully will continue to do so after matches recommence.
"There was a strong desire to discuss everything in the round and to agree a collective way forward. A really strong collective will to complete the season remains."
He said that as part of initial plans for clubs to return to training, a company had been appointed to conduct testing at training grounds.
"Our priority will always be the safety of players, coaches and managers, staff, supporters, and the wider community," he said.
"Nothing will be agreed until we have spoken to both the managers and players."
He confirmed that all clubs were against the possibility of using neutral venues in any restart plan.
"Obviously it is the preference of all our clubs to play at home if at all possible," Masters said. "It is an ongoing dialogue and we've been talking to the authorities about the conditions in which we could get the Premier League back up and running and are taking all that advice on board."
The Government earlier today signalled the possibility of a return of live sports from 1 June, and Masters said the league would follow advice from the Government and other bodies as it continues planning for a return of the competition.
"We welcome these first steps and are ready to play our part," he said. "We are working flat out with clubs and stakeholders - Government, our broadcast partners, The FA, the EFL, PFA and the LMA - to create a responsible, safe and deliverable model to complete the season.
“Of course, safety comes first. We must listen to Government, the authorities and the medical experts and continue to follow their advice.
"That is exactly what we are doing. We are getting ourselves in the best position to resume the season, but only when the conditions are right."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--The RAF were making the most of clear skies in Manchester again today

Another military plane has been spotted flying over Greater Manchester today .
Over the last few weeks the RAF have been taking advantage of clear skies and empty runways in the region .
Planespotters have been treated to appearances of the Chinook , a Red Arrows Hawk and a C-103J Hercules aircraft .
This afternoon , a C-17 Globemaster was spotted flying over south Manchester .
The huge aircraft was spotted from Timperley , Wythenshawe and Altrincham .
It is believed that the plane was flying into Manchester as part of a training exercise .
The Greater Manchester Air Cadets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes out of your windows , a RAF C17 is currently flying instrument approaches at Manchester Airport ! ''
According to the RAF website , the Globemaster can be used to transport everything from troops and supplies to military vehicles and even Chinook helicopters .
It has been typically used for humanitarian efforts around the world .
The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton .
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Another military plane has been spotted flying over Greater Manchester today.
Over the last few weeks the RAF have been taking advantage of clear skies and empty runways in the region.
Planespotters have been treated to appearances of the Chinook, a Red Arrows Hawk and a C-103J Hercules aircraft.
This afternoon, a C-17 Globemaster was spotted flying over south Manchester.
The huge aircraft was spotted from Timperley, Wythenshawe and Altrincham.
It is believed that the plane was flying into Manchester as part of a training exercise.
The Greater Manchester Air Cadets posted on Facebook: "Keep your eyes out of your windows, a RAF C17 is currently flying instrument approaches at Manchester Airport!"
According to the RAF website, the Globemaster can be used to transport everything from troops and supplies to military vehicles and even Chinook helicopters.
It has been typically used for humanitarian efforts around the world.
The aircraft is based at RAF Brize Norton.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Neighbours living in Salford street scoop £1,000 each on postcode lottery

Eight people living in an Eccles estate have become £1,000 richer , after the street was named as the daily @ @ @ @ @ .
Neighbours on Chesterfield Close found out that they had netted the windfall earlier today @ @ @ @ @ when M30 8EJ was announced as a daily prize winner .
The lottery , which @ @ @ @ @ play , awards prize money to a different postcode each day .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ to start off your week !
A minimum of 32pc of ticket sales goes directly @ @ @ @ @ People ’ s Postcode Lottery have raised more than £500 million to date for thousands @ @ @ @ @ and beyond .
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Eight people living in an Eccles estate have become £1,000 richer, after the street was named as the daily winner in the postcode lottery.
Neighbours on Chesterfield Close found out that they had netted the windfall earlier today (Monday May 11) when M30 8EJ was announced as a daily prize winner.
The lottery, which costs £10 a month to play, awards prize money to a different postcode each day.
People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson congratulated the residents of Chesterfield Close.
He said: “What a brilliant surprise to start off your week!
"Congratulations to our winners.”
A minimum of 32pc of ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised more than £500 million to date for thousands of good causes in Britain and beyond.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Government guidance to businesses on how to make workplaces safer from COVID-19

The government has issued new guidance about how businesses can make workplaces safer from coronavirus , as they attempt to restart the UK economy .
During a televised to the address to the nation , Prime Minister , Boris Johnson actively encouraged those who can not work from home , to begin returning to work .
This involves employees in the construction and manufacturing industries , as well as people who work in labs , research facilities , offices and people 's homes .
The new guidance covers eight workplace settings which are permitted to open , from construction sites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been advised to follow five key measures - which should be implemented as soon as possible - to ensure the safety of those returning to work .
The advice has been developed with input from firms , unions , industry bodies and in consultation with Public Health England ( PHE ) and the Health and Safety Executive ( HSE ) .
The five points set out by the government include : 1 .
Work from home if you can All reasonable steps should be taken by employers to help people work from home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work from home and whose workplace has not been told to close , our message is clear : you should go to work .
Staff should speak to their employer about when their workplace will open .
This guidance operates within current health and safety employment and equalities legislation and employers will need to carry out COVID-19 risk assessments in consultation with their workers or trade unions , to establish what guidelines to put in place .
If possible , employers should publish the results of their risk assessments on their website and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employees to do so .
Employers should re-design work spaces to maintain 2 metre distances between people by staggering start times , creating one way walk-throughs , opening more entrances and exits , or changing seating layouts in break rooms .
4 .
Where people can not be 2 metres apart , manage transmission risk Employers should look into putting barriers in shared spaces , creating workplace shift patterns or fixed teams minimising the number of people in contact with one another , or ensuring colleagues are facing away from each other .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ paying close attention to high-contact objects like door handles and keyboards .
Employers should provide hand washing facilities or hand sanitisers at entry and exit points .
A downloadable notice is included in the documents , which employers should display in their workplaces to show their employees , customers and other visitors to their workplace , that they have followed this guidance .
The eight sectors covered by the new government guidance are ; construction and outdoor work , factories plants and warehouses , homes , labs and research facilities and offices and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants open for takeaway or delivery , shops and branches , and working in the vehicle industry .
Business Secretary Alok Sharma said : `` This guidance provides a framework to get the UK back to work in a way that is safe for everyone .
`` These are practical steps to enable employers to identify risks that COVID-19 creates and to take pragmatic measures to mitigate them .
`` And as we are able to reopen new sectors of the economy , we will continue our collaborative approach working with a wide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for additional workplaces . ''
Carolyn Fairbairn , Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry ( CBI ) said : `` Safety is at the heart of business thinking .
`` Unless people feel safe , employees won ’ t return , customers will stay away and the restart will falter , harming livelihoods and public services .
`` This guidance will help .
It gives firms a clearer picture of how to reopen safely and gradually .
`` The guidance builds on the good proactive plans many firms have developed during lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ innovation and transparency have helped many companies support livelihoods .
It ’ s right to build on this .
`` The UK faces months of change and challenge .
These guidelines will need to continue to evolve based on insight from the ground .
`` And employers , employee representatives and relevant enforcement agencies must work together , supporting these plans to build public trust and get our economy back on its feet . ''
The full government guidance for businesses can be found here .

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The government has issued new guidance about how businesses can make workplaces safer from coronavirus, as they attempt to restart the UK economy.
During a televised to the address to the nation, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson actively encouraged those who cannot work from home, to begin returning to work.
This involves employees in the construction and manufacturing industries, as well as people who work in labs, research facilities, offices and people's homes.
The new guidance covers eight workplace settings which are permitted to open, from construction sites to factories and takeaways.
Businesses have been advised to follow five key measures - which should be implemented as soon as possible - to ensure the safety of those returning to work.
The advice has been developed with input from firms, unions, industry bodies and in consultation with Public Health England (PHE) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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The five points set out by the government include:
1. Work from home if you can
All reasonable steps should be taken by employers to help people work from home.
But for those who cannot work from home and whose workplace has not been told to close, our message is clear: you should go to work.
Staff should speak to their employer about when their workplace will open.
2. Carry out a COVID-19 risk assessment
This guidance operates within current health and safety employment and equalities legislation and employers will need to carry out COVID-19 risk assessments in consultation with their workers or trade unions, to establish what guidelines to put in place.
If possible, employers should publish the results of their risk assessments on their website and we expect all businesses with over 50 employees to do so.
3. Maintain 2 metres social distancing, wherever possible
Employers should re-design work spaces to maintain 2 metre distances between people by staggering start times, creating one way walk-throughs, opening more entrances and exits, or changing seating layouts in break rooms.
4. Where people cannot be 2 metres apart, manage transmission risk
Employers should look into putting barriers in shared spaces, creating workplace shift patterns or fixed teams minimising the number of people in contact with one another, or ensuring colleagues are facing away from each other.
5. Reinforcing cleaning processes
Workplaces should be cleaned more frequently, paying close attention to high-contact objects like door handles and keyboards. Employers should provide hand washing facilities or hand sanitisers at entry and exit points.
A downloadable notice is included in the documents, which employers should display in their workplaces to show their employees, customers and other visitors to their workplace, that they have followed this guidance.
The eight sectors covered by the new government guidance are; construction and outdoor work, factories plants and warehouses, homes, labs and research facilities and offices and contact centres.
They also include, restaurants open for takeaway or delivery, shops and branches, and working in the vehicle industry.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma said: "This guidance provides a framework to get the UK back to work in a way that is safe for everyone.
"These are practical steps to enable employers to identify risks that COVID-19 creates and to take pragmatic measures to mitigate them.
(Image: PA)
"And as we are able to reopen new sectors of the economy, we will continue our collaborative approach working with a wide range of stakeholders, to provide guidance for additional workplaces."
Carolyn Fairbairn, Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said: "Safety is at the heart of business thinking.
"Unless people feel safe, employees won’t return, customers will stay away and the restart will falter, harming livelihoods and public services.
"This guidance will help. It gives firms a clearer picture of how to reopen safely and gradually.
"The guidance builds on the good proactive plans many firms have developed during lockdown. Excellent employee engagement, fast workplace innovation and transparency have helped many companies support livelihoods. It’s right to build on this.
"The UK faces months of change and challenge. These guidelines will need to continue to evolve based on insight from the ground.
"And employers, employee representatives and relevant enforcement agencies must work together, supporting these plans to build public trust and get our economy back on its feet."
The full government guidance for businesses can be found here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Man City 'in pole position' to sign Semedo and more rumours

Manchester City are reportedly in pole position to sign Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo this summer .
City have been linked with the Portuguese full-back in recent weeks , potentially in a swap-deal with Joao Cancelo , who has struggled to adapt to the Premier League this season .
Semedo , 26 , joined Barca from Benfica in 2017 , and has made over 100 appearances for the club .
Now , Sport ( via SportWitness ) claims that Pep Guardiola loves the Portuguese and is keen to bring him to City this summer .
The report claims that everything is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , it ’ s also claimed that the two clubs are still not close on agreeing a fee , and Cancelo is not mentioned this time , which would suggest a straight fee may be more likely .
Meanwhile , L'Equipe say City are closely following Lyon 's Houssem Aouar , where Guardiola 'appreciates him . '
The report says Lyon will be forced to sell their best players this summer after missing out on Champions League qualification for next season , and 21-year-old midfielder Aouar could be available for €50m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be more willing to let Aouar leave after they signed Bruno Guimarães in January for €20m .

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Manchester City are reportedly in pole position to sign Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo this summer.
City have been linked with the Portuguese full-back in recent weeks, potentially in a swap-deal with Joao Cancelo, who has struggled to adapt to the Premier League this season.
Semedo, 26, joined Barca from Benfica in 2017, and has made over 100 appearances for the club.
Now, Sport (via SportWitness) claims that Pep Guardiola loves the Portuguese and is keen to bring him to City this summer. The report claims that everything is pointing towards a move to the Etihad.
However, it’s also claimed that the two clubs are still not close on agreeing a fee, and Cancelo is not mentioned this time, which would suggest a straight fee may be more likely.
Meanwhile, L'Equipe say City are closely following Lyon's Houssem Aouar, where Guardiola 'appreciates him.'
The report says Lyon will be forced to sell their best players this summer after missing out on Champions League qualification for next season, and 21-year-old midfielder Aouar could be available for €50m.
It is suggested that Lyon may be more willing to let Aouar leave after they signed Bruno Guimarães in January for €20m.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Man Utd link with Benfica striker amid Ighalo uncertainty and more rumours

Manchester United are reportedly interested in Benfica striker Carlos Vinicius , amid uncertainty surrounding the future of Odion Ighalo .
While both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and chief Ed Woodward have admitted the next transfer window wo n't be like any other , United are still planning to reinforce their attacking ranks in the summer .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that a winger , playmaker and centre-midfielder are high on their list of priorities but they may also look to sign a striker as well .
After opting against signing Erling Braut Haaland in January , United instead brought in Ighalo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of the season from Shanghai Shenhua .
The Nigerian has been an unexpected hit at Old Trafford , with four goals and an assist in his eight appearances before the Premier League was suspended due to the coronavirus .
With the return to action still not yet set in stone and Ighalo 's loan spell set to expire at the end of June , it 's not clear if United will be able to keep him for the rest of the season , although they could look to extend his loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will demand a hefty fee to allow the 30-year-old to return to Manchester .
Record , via SportWitness , report that United have interest in the 25-year-old Vinicius , who has bagged 20 goals and 12 assists in 36 matches this season , However , it 's claimed that United have yet to make a formal approach for the 25-year-old Brazilian , who is rated at €40million .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that United are monitoring RB Leipzig 's Timo Werner and Lyon 's Moussa Dembele as possible striker signings this summer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been in constant contact with United as he looks to secure a summer move from Juventus , according to Calcio Mercato .
They suggest the French midfielder is keen on a move at the end of the season and has urged his representatives to make contact with United .
After refusing to sign a new contract at Paris-Saint Germain last summer Rabiot opted to leave the club on a free transfer and MEN Sport understand he was briefly on United ‘ s radar before he confirmed his move to Juventus on July @ @

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Manchester United are reportedly interested in Benfica striker Carlos Vinicius, amid uncertainty surrounding the future of Odion Ighalo.
While both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and chief Ed Woodward have admitted the next transfer window won't be like any other, United are still planning to reinforce their attacking ranks in the summer.
M.E.N. Sport understands that a winger, playmaker and centre-midfielder are high on their list of priorities but they may also look to sign a striker as well.
After opting against signing Erling Braut Haaland in January, United instead brought in Ighalo as a short-term alternative on loan for the rest of the season from Shanghai Shenhua.
The Nigerian has been an unexpected hit at Old Trafford, with four goals and an assist in his eight appearances before the Premier League was suspended due to the coronavirus.
With the return to action still not yet set in stone and Ighalo's loan spell set to expire at the end of June, it's not clear if United will be able to keep him for the rest of the season, although they could look to extend his loan spell.
Reports also suggest that Shanghai will demand a hefty fee to allow the 30-year-old to return to Manchester.
Record, via SportWitness, report that United have interest in the 25-year-old Vinicius, who has bagged 20 goals and 12 assists in 36 matches this season,
However, it's claimed that United have yet to make a formal approach for the 25-year-old Brazilian, who is rated at €40million.
M.E.N. Sport understands that United are monitoring RB Leipzig's Timo Werner and Lyon's Moussa Dembele as possible striker signings this summer.
Meanwhile, Adrien Rabiot’s agent has been in constant contact with United as he looks to secure a summer move from Juventus, according to Calcio Mercato.
They suggest the French midfielder is keen on a move at the end of the season and has urged his representatives to make contact with United.
After refusing to sign a new contract at Paris-Saint Germain last summer Rabiot opted to leave the club on a free transfer and MEN Sport understand he was briefly on United ‘s radar before he confirmed his move to Juventus on July 1.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Drunk woman with HIV and Hep C shoved used sanitary pad in cop's face

A drunk woman diagnosed with HIV and Hepatitis C who shoved a used sanitary pad in a police officer ’ s face has been jailed .
Claire Clarkson , 37 , became ‘ increasingly agitated ’ after officers received reports of a woman who was suicidal in Trafford .
After spending some time trying to calm her down in the back of a police van , Clarkson fled to a nearby takeaway shouting : “ They ’ ve robbed me , help !
” Manchester Magistrates Court heard .
Clarkson , from Timperley , was arrested for being drunk and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her home , Clarkson , who was clutching an empty bottle of wine , then threw her handbag towards the officers .
She was then taken to the police station for a risk assessment - when she reached into her underwear and threw a ‘ soiled sanitary towel ’ into the face of the investigating officer .
The police were already aware that she was marked positive for HIV and Hepatitis C. Pleading guilty to assaulting an emergency worker and being drunk and disorderly , Clarkson was sentenced to 26 weeks imprisonment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that the police were called out on Saturday ( May 9th ) at 9.15pm after receiving reports of a ‘ suicidal female ’ who was extremely intoxicated .
“ They made their way to the area and saw the defendant who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol , she was holding an empty bottle of wine and shouting at a nearby block of flats , ” Mr Lynch said .
“ Officers attempted to engage with her - she was described as being increasingly agitated .
“ Officers were concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her home or to a friend ’ s house to make sure she was safe.
” They spoke to her for quite some time as she sat in the back of the police van .
However , Clarkson began to shout ‘ they ’ ve robbed me , help !
’ and ran into a nearby takeaway .
She was then arrested for being drunk and disorderly .
As she calmed down , they decided to take her home , but as they attempted to do so , she grabbed her handbag and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer .
She was then taken to Cheadle Heath police station , the court heard .
“ In the custody suite the sergeant was going to perform a risk assessment on the defendant but she refused to answer any questions , ” Mr Lynch added .
“ They were concerned for her safety and so it was decided for her to be placed in a cell for her own safety .
“ As they did so she reached into her underwear and threw a soiled sanitary towel in the face of the officer.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ defendant said there was a ‘ marker ’ against her name saying she was positive for Hep C and HIV .
In a victim personal statement , she said she found it ‘ disgusting ’ that somebody would deliberately throw that at her .
She said that Clarkson suffers from two ailments that could ‘ change her life ’ .
Clarkson was said to have many previous convictions including assaults on emergency workers .
In mitigation , her defence lawyer Paul Green said : “ It ’ s a frankly terrible set of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She is the first to admit that in the cold light of day .
“ I tried to ask her what was behind this and she couldn ’ t tell me .
“ She had taken methadone and she was intoxicated .
“ There are mental health issues , she suffers with depression.
” A representative for the mental health team told the court that she is alcohol dependent and has mental health issues linked to opioid use and alcohol use .
She had previously been admitted to an acute mental health ward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ herself after a few days .
It was said she had since been under the care of the home treatment team , but she has refused to give them an address so they weren ’ t able to go and see her .
Sentencing her , District Jack McGarva told her : “ It 's hard to describe what I think about what you did .
“ It was an absolutely gross attack on a police officer just trying to do her job .
“ It ’ s hard to imagine how she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a horrible attack on so many levels .
“ Firstly , the risk of contamination of all sorts of illnesses .
“ We are all conscious of the effect of some of these illnesses - several could be life changing or killers .
“ Spitting is bad enough , but what you did is absolutely humiliating and degrading to the officer and I can ’ t think of much worse of what you had done to her .
“ To make matters worse , you have a record for assaulting emergency workers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ your mental health , which I acknowledge is fragile .
`` I have to express public disgust of what you did and the only way to do that is to impose a prison sentence.
” Clarkson , of Oakleigh Court , Altrincham , was also ordered to pay £128 victim discharge .

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A drunk woman diagnosed with HIV and Hepatitis C who shoved a used sanitary pad in a police officer’s face has been jailed.
Claire Clarkson, 37, became ‘increasingly agitated’ after officers received reports of a woman who was suicidal in Trafford.
After spending some time trying to calm her down in the back of a police van, Clarkson fled to a nearby takeaway shouting: “They’ve robbed me, help!” Manchester Magistrates Court heard.
Clarkson, from Timperley, was arrested for being drunk and disorderly.
As officers tried to take her home, Clarkson, who was clutching an empty bottle of wine, then threw her handbag towards the officers.
She was then taken to the police station for a risk assessment - when she reached into her underwear and threw a ‘soiled sanitary towel’ into the face of the investigating officer.
(Image: Facebook)
The police were already aware that she was marked positive for HIV and Hepatitis C.
Pleading guilty to assaulting an emergency worker and being drunk and disorderly, Clarkson was sentenced to 26 weeks imprisonment.
Outlining the facts, prosecutor Robin Lynch said that the police were called out on Saturday (May 9th) at 9.15pm after receiving reports of a ‘suicidal female’ who was extremely intoxicated.
“They made their way to the area and saw the defendant who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, she was holding an empty bottle of wine and shouting at a nearby block of flats,” Mr Lynch said.
“Officers attempted to engage with her - she was described as being increasingly agitated.
“Officers were concerned for her welfare and wanted to take her home or to a friend’s house to make sure she was safe.”
They spoke to her for quite some time as she sat in the back of the police van.
However, Clarkson began to shout ‘they’ve robbed me, help!’ and ran into a nearby takeaway.
She was then arrested for being drunk and disorderly.
As she calmed down, they decided to take her home, but as they attempted to do so, she grabbed her handbag and threw it in the direction of the officer.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
She was then taken to Cheadle Heath police station, the court heard.
“In the custody suite the sergeant was going to perform a risk assessment on the defendant but she refused to answer any questions,” Mr Lynch added.
“They were concerned for her safety and so it was decided for her to be placed in a cell for her own safety.
“As they did so she reached into her underwear and threw a soiled sanitary towel in the face of the officer.”
The officer who was questioning the defendant said there was a ‘marker’ against her name saying she was positive for Hep C and HIV.
In a victim personal statement, she said she found it ‘disgusting’ that somebody would deliberately throw that at her.
She said that Clarkson suffers from two ailments that could ‘change her life’.
Clarkson was said to have many previous convictions including assaults on emergency workers.
In mitigation, her defence lawyer Paul Green said: “It’s a frankly terrible set of circumstances you have just heard.
“It’s quite appalling really.
“She is the first to admit that in the cold light of day.
“I tried to ask her what was behind this and she couldn’t tell me.
“She had taken methadone and she was intoxicated.
“There are mental health issues, she suffers with depression.”
A representative for the mental health team told the court that she is alcohol dependent and has mental health issues linked to opioid use and alcohol use.
She had previously been admitted to an acute mental health ward after overdosing on methadone, but discharged herself after a few days.
It was said she had since been under the care of the home treatment team, but she has refused to give them an address so they weren’t able to go and see her.
Sentencing her, District Jack McGarva told her: “It's hard to describe what I think about what you did.
“It was an absolutely gross attack on a police officer just trying to do her job.
“It’s hard to imagine how she would have felt.
“This is a horrible attack on so many levels.
“Firstly, the risk of contamination of all sorts of illnesses.
“We are all conscious of the effect of some of these illnesses - several could be life changing or killers.
“Spitting is bad enough, but what you did is absolutely humiliating and degrading to the officer and I can’t think of much worse of what you had done to her.
“To make matters worse, you have a record for assaulting emergency workers.
"I have got some information about your mental health, which I acknowledge is fragile.
"I have to express public disgust of what you did and the only way to do that is to impose a prison sentence.”
Clarkson, of Oakleigh Court, Altrincham, was also ordered to pay £128 victim discharge.
Following the case, Kat Smithson, director of policy a the National AIDS Trust: "I want to reassure that there was no risk of HIV or Hepatitis C transmission from the reported incident that involved a sanitary product being thrown."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Tributes to woman photographed 'united in grief' after Manchester Arena bombing

An elderly Jewish woman , photographed united in grief with a Muslim friend after the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 , has died .
Renee Black died last week aged 96 in a care home in Prestwich after a short illness during which she tested positive for coronavirus .
Miss Black was pictured weeping and praying with Sadiq Patel in Albert Square two days after the terror attack in which 22 people lost their lives .
Mr Patel , a 48-year-old charity worker who also regularly helped her with shopping and other trips , told Lancs Live : “ Renee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forthright .
“ She will be truly , truly missed.
” Miss Black was born in Blackburn and for many years was personal assistant to the principal of Blackburn College , working extensively with overseas students .
She was a founder member of the Blackburn with Darwen Inter-Faith Forum in 1999 where Mr Patel first met her four years later .
He said : “ She was Blackburn born and bred .
“ She was very forthright and you knew what her principles were but also very warm-hearted .
“ Renee believed you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ views .
“ She was also very feisty and funny and that ’ s why people loved her .
“ We hit it off straight away .
I used to go and see her and do her shipping for her , towards the end every couple of days .
“ I was taking her to Manchester on the Wednesday after the bombing to go shopping and see friends and we decided to detour to the vigil for a few minutes to show our respects .
We ended up staying two and half hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a half and a wonderful friend .
“ Everybody loved her .
I shall miss her immensely but so will many people in the borough .
”

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An elderly Jewish woman, photographed united in grief with a Muslim friend after the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, has died.
Renee Black died last week aged 96 in a care home in Prestwich after a short illness during which she tested positive for coronavirus.
Miss Black was pictured weeping and praying with Sadiq Patel in Albert Square two days after the terror attack in which 22 people lost their lives.
Mr Patel, a 48-year-old charity worker who also regularly helped her with shopping and other trips, told Lancs Live : “Renee was feisty, funny, warm and forthright.
“She will be truly, truly missed.”
Miss Black was born in Blackburn and for many years was personal assistant to the principal of Blackburn College, working extensively with overseas students.
She was a founder member of the Blackburn with Darwen Inter-Faith Forum in 1999 where Mr Patel first met her four years later.
He said: “She was Blackburn born and bred.
“She was very forthright and you knew what her principles were but also very warm-hearted.
“Renee believed you should always respect others’ faiths and views.
“She was also very feisty and funny and that’s why people loved her.
“We hit it off straight away. I used to go and see her and do her shipping for her, towards the end every couple of days.
“I was taking her to Manchester on the Wednesday after the bombing to go shopping and see friends and we decided to detour to the vigil for a few minutes to show our respects. We ended up staying two and half hours.
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“Renee was a character and a half and a wonderful friend.
“Everybody loved her. I shall miss her immensely but so will many people in the borough.”