themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--WHO issues guidance on mental wellbeing amid coronavirus outbreak

Members of the public should avoid coronavirus-related news that makes them feel `` anxious or distressed '' to protect their mental health , the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) has advised .
In a document published on mental wellbeing and dealing with stress during the global outbreak , the agency also shared guidance aimed at healthcare workers and for people who are self-isolating .
It says those concerned over their mental health should look out for information to help them take practical steps , and to do this at specific times - once or twice a day .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation to consult local health authority platforms to distinguish `` facts from rumours '' .
`` Avoid watching , reading or listening to news that cause you to feel anxious or distressed ; seek information mainly to take practical steps to prepare your plans and protect yourself and loved ones , '' the guidance adds .
WHO warned the public not to attach those infected with the virus to any ethnicity or nationality .
It said : `` Be empathetic to those who got affected , in and from any country , those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong . ''
The organisation also recommended against referring to patients with coronavirus as `` victims '' or the `` diseased '' .
WHO said : `` They are 'people who have Covid-19 ' , 'people who are being treated for Covid-19 ' , 'people who are recovering from Covid-19 ' and after recovering from Covid-19 their life will go on with their jobs , families and loved ones . ''
They recommend for those in isolation to `` stay connected '' and maintain social network usage , while maintaining personal daily routines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , maintaining sleep routines , and eating healthy food is also suggested , adding : `` Keep things in perspective . ''
Fear has been raised over coronavirus in the UK within the past week as shoppers have been panic buying and stocking up on in-demand goods .
Tesco has even resorted to rationing food by limiting popular items to five per customer .
Follow the latest updates from the coronavirus outbreak As of 9am on March 10 , a total of 26,261 people have been tested by public health officials in England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus .
Hundreds of flights to and from Italy have now been cancelled as the entire country has been placed in lock-down due to the epidemic .
While a sixth death of a patient diagnosed with the virus has been recorded in the UK , the death toll worldwide has passed 4,000 .

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Members of the public should avoid coronavirus-related news that makes them feel "anxious or distressed" to protect their mental health, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised.
In a document published on mental wellbeing and dealing with stress during the global outbreak, the agency also shared guidance aimed at healthcare workers and for people who are self-isolating.
It says those concerned over their mental health should look out for information to help them take practical steps, and to do this at specific times - once or twice a day.
The agency also advised for people in this situation to consult local health authority platforms to distinguish "facts from rumours".
"Avoid watching, reading or listening to news that cause you to feel anxious or distressed; seek information mainly to take practical steps to prepare your plans and protect yourself and loved ones," the guidance adds.
WHO warned the public not to attach those infected with the virus to any ethnicity or nationality.
It said: "Be empathetic to those who got affected, in and from any country, those with the disease have not done anything wrong."
The organisation also recommended against referring to patients with coronavirus as "victims" or the "diseased".
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WHO said: "They are 'people who have Covid-19', 'people who are being treated for Covid-19', 'people who are recovering from Covid-19' and after recovering from Covid-19 their life will go on with their jobs, families and loved ones."
They recommend for those in isolation to "stay connected" and maintain social network usage, while maintaining personal daily routines as much as possible.
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Exercising regularly, maintaining sleep routines, and eating healthy food is also suggested, adding: "Keep things in perspective."
Fear has been raised over coronavirus in the UK within the past week as shoppers have been panic buying and stocking up on in-demand goods.
Tesco has even resorted to rationing food by limiting popular items to five per customer.
As of 9am on March 10, a total of 26,261 people have been tested by public health officials in England, with 373 tested positive for the virus.
Hundreds of flights to and from Italy have now been cancelled as the entire country has been placed in lock-down due to the epidemic.
While a sixth death of a patient diagnosed with the virus has been recorded in the UK, the death toll worldwide has passed 4,000.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--A 5G-enabled 'smart hospital', an aparthotel for patients, a tram extension and affordable homes for

A 5G-enabled 'smart hospital', an aparthotel for patients, a tram extension and affordable homes for nurses... dramatic plans for 'health village' in Wythenshawe revealed

Wythenshawe hospital is set to become a massive new ‘ health village ’ - including a rebuild , affordable housing for nurses and an ‘ aparthotel ’ for patients .
The plans , which will take between 10 and 15 years to complete , will also aim to attract world-class scientific research and training .
Manchester council and health bosses aim to focus on prevention as well , wrapping together medical care with social support such as libraries and sport .
The plan - initial details of which was revealed by the Manchester Evening News a year ago - would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5G-enabled ‘ smart hospital ’ in stages and surrounded by research and development institutions and start-ups , in order to create a health-focused business park with a particular focus on cardiac and respiratory illnesses .
In a vision drawn up by Manchester Foundation Trust and the developer Bruntwood , with the backing of the council , the campus would aim to include housing and temporary accommodation for people with health problems who don ’ t necessarily need to be in hospital , according to a report going before councillors on Wednesday .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accommodation as well as shorter-term apart-hotel style units , where patients can benefit from proximity to hospital care and easier access to home care by specialist clinicians and nursing staff , '' it says .
Plans for a new tram extension to the area , known as the Western Loop , have been drawn up by Transport for Greater Manchester and are now detailed enough that officials have a route for where it would run and the locations of two new stops .
A potential new M56 link road is also being considered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile housing for ‘ key workers ’ at the hospital would be incorporated too , with the project as a whole designed to be zero-carbon .
The council describes the plan as ‘ potentially very significant ’ for the city , creating new jobs and apprenticeships as well as healthcare and housing .
Wythenshawe ’ s new masterplan - which will go out to consultation if it ’ s approved by the town hall executive - says the hospital 's services will not be disrupted during the rebuild , which would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which was built under Public Finance Initiative in the 1990s , would be kept and new clinical buildings developed around it over time .
At the centre of the site new commercial space for science research and start-ups would be built , after research showed demand for such space within the life sciences sector .
To the south , older existing buildings would make way for new housing , particularly focused on affordable homes for healthcare staff , which would spread a small way into the adjacent green belt .
The redesign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the existing hospital reduced and replacement buildings become a ‘ smart hospital ’ , 5G-enabled with the latest up-to-date technology .
No price tag has been put on the project but it is expected in large part to be funded by commercial deals , including the sale of part of the site to office and housing developers .
Manchester council 's executive will discuss the plan on Wednesday morning ( March 11 ) .

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Wythenshawe hospital is set to become a massive new ‘health village’ - including a rebuild, affordable housing for nurses and an ‘aparthotel’ for patients.
The plans, which will take between 10 and 15 years to complete, will also aim to attract world-class scientific research and training.
Manchester council and health bosses aim to focus on prevention as well, wrapping together medical care with social support such as libraries and sport.
The plan - initial details of which was revealed by the Manchester Evening News a year ago - would see the existing hospital rebuilt into a 5G-enabled ‘smart hospital’ in stages and surrounded by research and development institutions and start-ups, in order to create a health-focused business park with a particular focus on cardiac and respiratory illnesses.
In a vision drawn up by Manchester Foundation Trust and the developer Bruntwood, with the backing of the council, the campus would aim to include housing and temporary accommodation for people with health problems who don’t necessarily need to be in hospital, according to a report going before councillors on Wednesday.
“This may include a mix of longer-term accommodation as well as shorter-term apart-hotel style units, where patients can benefit from proximity to hospital care and easier access to home care by specialist clinicians and nursing staff," it says.
Plans for a new tram extension to the area, known as the Western Loop, have been drawn up by Transport for Greater Manchester and are now detailed enough that officials have a route for where it would run and the locations of two new stops.
A potential new M56 link road is also being considered, as well as a bus station.
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Meanwhile housing for ‘key workers’ at the hospital would be incorporated too, with the project as a whole designed to be zero-carbon.
The council describes the plan as ‘potentially very significant’ for the city, creating new jobs and apprenticeships as well as healthcare and housing.
Wythenshawe’s new masterplan - which will go out to consultation if it’s approved by the town hall executive - says the hospital's services will not be disrupted during the rebuild, which would be done in phases.
The acute building, which was built under Public Finance Initiative in the 1990s, would be kept and new clinical buildings developed around it over time.
At the centre of the site new commercial space for science research and start-ups would be built, after research showed demand for such space within the life sciences sector.
To the south, older existing buildings would make way for new housing, particularly focused on affordable homes for healthcare staff, which would spread a small way into the adjacent green belt.
The redesign would also reduce the many public entrances to the existing hospital reduced and replacement buildings become a ‘smart hospital’, 5G-enabled with the latest up-to-date technology.
No price tag has been put on the project but it is expected in large part to be funded by commercial deals, including the sale of part of the site to office and housing developers.
Manchester council's executive will discuss the plan on Wednesday morning (March 11).


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Meet the man who has been stockpiling loo roll and hand sanitiser for two YEARS...he says coronaviru

Meet the man who has been stockpiling loo roll and hand sanitiser for two YEARS...he says coronavirus has vindicated his 'paranoia'

A man who has been stockpiling loo roll and cleaning products for the last two years has said the `` fear '' of a public health crisis like coronavirus is why he does it .
25-year-old Andy Golden , from Hyde in Tameside , says he is 'always preparing for the worst ' and has been known to buy 200 rolls of toilet paper and 20 cans of deodorant in one go .
The DJ and bar owner also stocks toothpaste , cotton wool , hand sanitiser , anti-bacterial wipes , mouthwash , laundry detergent and prosecco in his garage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warehouse ' .
But for Andy , the outbreak of Covid-19 has reaffirmed why he buys in bulk .
He said : “ I do it out of fear of this kind of thing happening .
“ I ’ m quite paranoid about stuff , and look what ’ s happening now .
“ My girlfriend has always made fun of me if I come home with 200 toilet rolls , but now she ’ s saying I ’ m right to do that because we don ’ t want to be involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment.
” And after the outbreak of coronavirus , Andy has been back to the supermarkets to stock up on food , including UHT milk , pasta and soup .
He continued : “ I already had stocks of soap and hand sanitiser anyway .
But when this all came out I did stock up on food , long-life stuff like milk and pasta .
“ I disagree with people taking every single item on the shelf , I think that ’ s pretty selfish .
“ But , at the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely nothing.
” Andy says he is particularly worried about coronavirus because he has a rare long-term health condition called myasthenia gravis , which causes muscle weakness .
One day in November 2016 , Andy woke up blind without any warning and could not open his eyes due to the condition .
After being diagnosed and prescribed medication he has recovered but , due to the unexpected nature of the condition , he now prepares for the 'worst case scenario ' .
Andy says he is `` arguably paranoid about everything , hence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
He continued : “ My immune system is suppressed and I am on medication , so I am one of the high-risk people anyway .
“ If I catch a type of virus or flu , it ’ s bad news because I ’ m taking medication to get rid of antibodies out of my system , so I do struggle to fight off even the common cold .
“ It ’ s one of the reasons I stockpile the cleaning stuff.
” And family and friends don ’ t complain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He says friends always ask if he can spare a few loo rolls and family members joke they will head to his fully replenished house if coronavirus means they need to self-isolate .
And for Andy , who owns Tahiti Bar in Hazel Grove , Stockport , the outbreak of coronavirus has made him worry about how it will affect the business but says they are taking precautions .
`` We 've put up warning signs and instructions about washing your hands .
`` We 've got hand sanitiser and plenty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well . ''

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A man who has been stockpiling loo roll and cleaning products for the last two years has said the "fear" of a public health crisis like coronavirus is why he does it.
25-year-old Andy Golden, from Hyde in Tameside, says he is 'always preparing for the worst' and has been known to buy 200 rolls of toilet paper and 20 cans of deodorant in one go.
The DJ and bar owner also stocks toothpaste, cotton wool, hand sanitiser, anti-bacterial wipes, mouthwash, laundry detergent and prosecco in his garage, which he says is 'like a warehouse'.
But for Andy, the outbreak of Covid-19 has reaffirmed why he buys in bulk.
He said: “I do it out of fear of this kind of thing happening.
(Image: Andy Golden)
“I’m quite paranoid about stuff, and look what’s happening now.
“My girlfriend has always made fun of me if I come home with 200 toilet rolls, but now she’s saying I’m right to do that because we don’t want to be involved in a scrap in Tesco at the moment.”
And after the outbreak of coronavirus, Andy has been back to the supermarkets to stock up on food, including UHT milk, pasta and soup.
He continued: “I already had stocks of soap and hand sanitiser anyway. But when this all came out I did stock up on food, long-life stuff like milk and pasta.
“I disagree with people taking every single item on the shelf, I think that’s pretty selfish.
“But, at the same time, I do worry about people doing absolutely nothing.”
(Image: Andy Golden)
Andy says he is particularly worried about coronavirus because he has a rare long-term health condition called myasthenia gravis, which causes muscle weakness.
One day in November 2016, Andy woke up blind without any warning and could not open his eyes due to the condition.
After being diagnosed and prescribed medication he has recovered but, due to the unexpected nature of the condition, he now prepares for the 'worst case scenario'.
Andy says he is "arguably paranoid about everything, hence why I stay prepared and started stockpiling."
He continued: “My immune system is suppressed and I am on medication, so I am one of the high-risk people anyway.
“If I catch a type of virus or flu, it’s bad news because I’m taking medication to get rid of antibodies out of my system, so I do struggle to fight off even the common cold.
“It’s one of the reasons I stockpile the cleaning stuff.”
(Image: Andy Golden)
And family and friends don’t complain about Andy’s bulk buying habit.
He says friends always ask if he can spare a few loo rolls and family members joke they will head to his fully replenished house if coronavirus means they need to self-isolate.
And for Andy, who owns Tahiti Bar in Hazel Grove, Stockport, the outbreak of coronavirus has made him worry about how it will affect the business but says they are taking precautions.
"We've put up warning signs and instructions about washing your hands.
"We've got hand sanitiser and plenty of soap. I stockpile the bar as well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Liverpool FC great Jamie Carragher gives verdict on Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Jamie Carragher heaped praise on Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka following the defender 's performance in the Manchester derby on Sunday .
The 22-year-old put in an assured performance at right-back as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side recorded their third victory of the season over City .
Wan Bissaka was tasked with keeping City and England star Raheem Sterling quiet and the right-back came out on top in that particular duel .
His performance against City caught the eye of former Liverpool defender Carragher .
Carragher told Sky Sports : `` You ask what Pep [ Guardiola ] can do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to do is not put Raheem Sterling up against Wan-Bissaka and I will show you why ... '' After analysing a series of clips from the game , Carragher said : `` I actually think Wan-Bissaka is the best one-on-one defender in the world and I don ’ t think anyone can get the better of him one-v-one . ''
Wan-Bissaka also nullified Sterling in United 's win at the Etihad in December and Carragher believes that Guardiola must move Sterling over to the opposite flank in future meetings between United and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Man City have got to do something different isn ’ t because it is about Raheem Sterling waving a white flag , it is actually using your brain , and I think for Pep Guardiola , with Wan-Bissaka ... he has to put Raheem on the other side , '' added Carragher .
`` I think it was [ Phil ] Foden who played on the right .
So whether it is Foden or Bernardo Silva on the right between the lines , make Wan-Bissaka think .
Don ’ t try and run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get past him . ''

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Jamie Carragher heaped praise on Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka following the defender's performance in the Manchester derby on Sunday.
The 22-year-old put in an assured performance at right-back as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side recorded their third victory of the season over City.
Wan Bissaka was tasked with keeping City and England star Raheem Sterling quiet and the right-back came out on top in that particular duel.
His performance against City caught the eye of former Liverpool defender Carragher.
Carragher told Sky Sports: "You ask what Pep [Guardiola] can do next and I think something he has got to do is not put Raheem Sterling up against Wan-Bissaka and I will show you why..."
After analysing a series of clips from the game, Carragher said: "I actually think Wan-Bissaka is the best one-on-one defender in the world and I don’t think anyone can get the better of him one-v-one."
Wan-Bissaka also nullified Sterling in United's win at the Etihad in December and Carragher believes that Guardiola must move Sterling over to the opposite flank in future meetings between United and City.
"The reason I say Man City have got to do something different isn’t because it is about Raheem Sterling waving a white flag, it is actually using your brain, and I think for Pep Guardiola, with Wan-Bissaka... he has to put Raheem on the other side," added Carragher.
"I think it was [Phil] Foden who played on the right. So whether it is Foden or Bernardo Silva on the right between the lines, make Wan-Bissaka think. Don’t try and run at him as you won’t get past him."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Stones and Mendy back - Man City predicted XI vs Arsenal

Pep Guardiola could recall John Stones to his Manchester City starting XI for the visit of Mikel Arteta 's Arsenal on Wednesday .
Stones missed the Manchester derby defeat for fitness reasons at the weekend , but the defender was not included in Guardiola 's injury update on Tuesday so could feature against the Gunners .
Aymeric Laporte is also back in training , Guardiola confirmed , but given his injury problems this season he may not be risked so soon .
With City 's priorities moving away from the Premier League , Guardiola has to also keep his full-backs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Benjamin Mendy after Aleks Zinchenko played the derby .
On the other side , Joao Cancelo would benefit from another game to get some momentum going .
Similarly , Phil Foden should start in midfield for the third time in a fortnight alongside the returning Kevin de Bruyne - provided the Belgian is passed fit on Wednesday .
If he is n't Bernardo or Ilkay Gundogan would start , with Rodri expected to continue in defensive midfield .
Up front , Riyad Mahrez should be recalled to attack Arsenal 's full-backs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal in 13 on the other side .
Sergio Aguero should complete the line-up , with 11 goals in 15 games against Arsenal .

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Pep Guardiola could recall John Stones to his Manchester City starting XI for the visit of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal on Wednesday.
Stones missed the Manchester derby defeat for fitness reasons at the weekend, but the defender was not included in Guardiola's injury update on Tuesday so could feature against the Gunners.
Aymeric Laporte is also back in training, Guardiola confirmed, but given his injury problems this season he may not be risked so soon.
With City's priorities moving away from the Premier League, Guardiola has to also keep his full-backs fresh. That could mean a start for Benjamin Mendy after Aleks Zinchenko played the derby. On the other side, Joao Cancelo would benefit from another game to get some momentum going.
Similarly, Phil Foden should start in midfield for the third time in a fortnight alongside the returning Kevin de Bruyne - provided the Belgian is passed fit on Wednesday. If he isn't Bernardo or Ilkay Gundogan would start, with Rodri expected to continue in defensive midfield.
Up front, Riyad Mahrez should be recalled to attack Arsenal's full-backs, with Raheem Sterling looking for his first goal in 13 on the other side.
Sergio Aguero should complete the line-up, with 11 goals in 15 games against Arsenal.
Predicted Man City XI vs Arsenal: Ederson; Cancelo, Stones, Fernandino, Mendy; Rodri, Foden, Bernardo; Mahrez, Aguero, Sterling.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Brother of four children killed in Walkden arson attack jailed after being found with makeshift shot

Brother of four children killed in Walkden arson attack jailed after being found with makeshift shotgun - his lawyer said he had faced 'exceptional tragedy'

The brother of four children killed in the Walkden arson attack has been jailed after being found with a makeshift shotgun .
Lewis Pearson , 20 , lost his three sisters , younger brother - and later his mother - in the firebomb attack at the family 's home in Salford in December 2017 .
He has now been locked up for a mandatory five years after he admitted storing a makeshift shotgun and ammunition at his flat in Little Hulton .
Manchester Crown Court heard Pearson had been hiding the firearm for an associate , who was later killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not revealed in court .
Pearson 's defence lawyer argued the tragedy he has endured meant the judge could impose a moral lenient sentece because of exceptional circumstances .
But Judge Alan Conrad QC said he could not justify departing from the mandatory five-year sentence , set by Parliament .
Demi Pearson , 15 , her sisters Lacie , seven , Lia , three and brother Brandon , eight , died in the horrific blaze at their house on Jackson Street .
Lewis ' mother Michelle died in August 2019 - 20 months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was not inside the house at the time of the attack .
Prosecuting , Joseph Allman told the court that in June 2019 , officers searched a flat on Hope Hey Lane in Little Hulton , thought to be the home of Lewis Pearson .
At the address , they found a black plastic carrier bag with a homemade firearm consisting of a metal tube with a handle attached to it .
The gun had a trigger and a firing mechanism .
`` Whilst it was a viable firearm , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would have recoiled against the person who fired it , '' Mr Allman said .
`` Had it been used it would very likely have caused injury to the fireman . ''
The court heard that inside the flat , police also discovered a baseball bat , axe and a machete .
`` The following day officers saw Mr Pearson appearing from the back door of the address in Little Hulton , '' Mr Allman added .
`` The house was clearly lived in as there was a game of Fortnite still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say that Mr Pearson was clearly living at the address . ''
Pearson 's defence barrister , Martin Callery told the court his client 's case could fall under the grounds of exceptional hardship .
`` The weapon was brought to his address and he was told to keep it , '' Mr Callery said .
`` This is a young man who has experienced tragedy within his family .
`` In December 2017 , his sisters and his mother were subject to an arson attack at their home in which his sisters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their mother failed to recover . ''
`` This is a young man who has seen tragedy , '' Mr Callery added .
`` He is a young man who has attempted to behave appropriately and attempted to get qualifications .
`` He has attempted to find work and attempted to distance himself from those in the area who have been a bad influence on him .
He is not someone who is intrinsically bad . ''
Judge Alan Conrad QC said he taken into account Pearson 's mitigation , but was unable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has reflected the concern of society about the profound number of unlawful firearms , by imposing a minimum sentence , '' he said .
`` There are disturbing features to this case even if you were just the person warehousing the gun , the person who brought it to you was killed later that same day .
`` I have taken into account the personal mitigation but in the circumstances I do n't conclude this amounts to exceptional circusmtances to justify the court departing from the minimum sentence in this case . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Salford division , said : `` Today ’ s verdict demonstrates the hard work that we are doing on a daily basis to try and ensure that the streets in our communities are free from firearms and weapons that have the potential to cause significant harm .
`` I stress that the possession of such weapons are not acceptable and we will not stop our pursuit of those who think otherwise while they still operate .
`` As part of our ongoing Operation Naseby , Greater Manchester Police continues to work hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public to ensure that Salford is a safe place to live and work and while we understand the level of concern due to recent events in the area , we are continuing to demonstrate our commitment to ensuring we tackle this .
`` We continue to appeal for information from the public and I stress the importance of the public contacting police with any details they may have and understand that it will be treated with the strictest confidence .
`` Details can always be passed anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work with the public will ultimately ensure we make Salford the place we all want it to be . ''
Zak Bolland was convicted of four counts of murder and three of attempted murder following the Walkden arson trial .
He was handed a minimum 40-year sentence .
David Worrall was handed a 37-year sentence after he was convicted of the four murders and three counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent .
He was cleared of three counts of attempted murder .
Bolland 's then girlfriend , Courtney Brierley , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found guilty of four counts of manslaughter .
She was cleared of four murder charges .

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The brother of four children killed in the Walkden arson attack has been jailed after being found with a makeshift shotgun.
Lewis Pearson, 20, lost his three sisters, younger brother - and later his mother - in the firebomb attack at the family's home in Salford in December 2017.
He has now been locked up for a mandatory five years after he admitted storing a makeshift shotgun and ammunition at his flat in Little Hulton.
Manchester Crown Court heard Pearson had been hiding the firearm for an associate, who was later killed. The name of the deceased was not revealed in court.
Pearson's defence lawyer argued the tragedy he has endured meant the judge could impose a moral lenient sentece because of exceptional circumstances.
But Judge Alan Conrad QC said he could not justify departing from the mandatory five-year sentence, set by Parliament.
Demi Pearson, 15, her sisters Lacie, seven, Lia, three and brother Brandon, eight, died in the horrific blaze at their house on Jackson Street.
Lewis' mother Michelle died in August 2019 - 20 months after she managed to escape the blaze. He was not inside the house at the time of the attack.
(Image: GMP)
Prosecuting, Joseph Allman told the court that in June 2019, officers searched a flat on Hope Hey Lane in Little Hulton, thought to be the home of Lewis Pearson.
At the address, they found a black plastic carrier bag with a homemade firearm consisting of a metal tube with a handle attached to it.
The gun had a trigger and a firing mechanism.
"Whilst it was a viable firearm, when one tube was rammed into another tube it would have recoiled against the person who fired it," Mr Allman said.
"Had it been used it would very likely have caused injury to the fireman."
The court heard that inside the flat, police also discovered a baseball bat, axe and a machete.
(Image: GMP)
"The following day officers saw Mr Pearson appearing from the back door of the address in Little Hulton," Mr Allman added.
"The house was clearly lived in as there was a game of Fortnite still playing on the playstation. The Crown say that Mr Pearson was clearly living at the address."
Pearson's defence barrister, Martin Callery told the court his client's case could fall under the grounds of exceptional hardship.
"The weapon was brought to his address and he was told to keep it," Mr Callery said.
"This is a young man who has experienced tragedy within his family.
"In December 2017, his sisters and his mother were subject to an arson attack at their home in which his sisters died, and some months later, their mother failed to recover."
"This is a young man who has seen tragedy," Mr Callery added.
"He is a young man who has attempted to behave appropriately and attempted to get qualifications.
"He has attempted to find work and attempted to distance himself from those in the area who have been a bad influence on him. He is not someone who is intrinsically bad."
Judge Alan Conrad QC said he taken into account Pearson's mitigation, but was unable to conclude exceptional circumstances.
"Parliament has reflected the concern of society about the profound number of unlawful firearms, by imposing a minimum sentence," he said.
(Image: GMP)
"There are disturbing features to this case even if you were just the person warehousing the gun, the person who brought it to you was killed later that same day.
"I have taken into account the personal mitigation but in the circumstances I don't conclude this amounts to exceptional circusmtances to justify the court departing from the minimum sentence in this case."
Superintendent Andrew Sidebotham, from GMP’s Salford division, said: "Today’s verdict demonstrates the hard work that we are doing on a daily basis to try and ensure that the streets in our communities are free from firearms and weapons that have the potential to cause significant harm.
"I stress that the possession of such weapons are not acceptable and we will not stop our pursuit of those who think otherwise while they still operate.
(Image: GMP)
"As part of our ongoing Operation Naseby, Greater Manchester Police continues to work hard with the support of our partners and the public to ensure that Salford is a safe place to live and work and while we understand the level of concern due to recent events in the area, we are continuing to demonstrate our commitment to ensuring we tackle this.
"We continue to appeal for information from the public and I stress the importance of the public contacting police with any details they may have and understand that it will be treated with the strictest confidence.
"Details can always be passed anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Our continuous work with the public will ultimately ensure we make Salford the place we all want it to be."
Zak Bolland was convicted of four counts of murder and three of attempted murder following the Walkden arson trial. He was handed a minimum 40-year sentence.
David Worrall was handed a 37-year sentence after he was convicted of the four murders and three counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.
He was cleared of three counts of attempted murder.
Bolland's then girlfriend, Courtney Brierley, was jailed for 21 years after she was found guilty of four counts of manslaughter.
She was cleared of four murder charges.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Tuesday March 10

We 've almost reached the middle of March but your month could be about to get a lot more exciting .
That 's because you could be the next winner of Euromillions in the UK .
The jackpot this Tuesday evening is a whopping £35million and it could all be yours if you manage to match every number on your ticket .
It 's a life-changing amount of money on offer , but do you know how you 'd splash the cash if you did get lucky ?
You could travel far to a remote island for a relaxing few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or you could transform your home into a haven .
To play the game , you 'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm and choose five main numbers and two lucky stars - or you can play online .
But even if you do n't secure the jackpot , you could still take home large amounts of cash .
Matching five main numbers plus one Lucky Star could win you a huge £130,554 , while matching five main numbers alone will get you more than £13k .
Even if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plus two Lucky Stars , you can walk away with £844 .
With every ticket you 'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked .
Tonight we 'll be revealing the results for Euromillions , the Thunderball draw , and the Millionaire Maker code .
Follow our live blog below for the all of the winning numbers as they 're drawn .

We've almost reached the middle of March but your month could be about to get a lot more exciting.
That's because you could be the next winner of Euromillions in the UK.
The jackpot this Tuesday evening is a whopping £35million and it could all be yours if you manage to match every number on your ticket.
It's a life-changing amount of money on offer, but do you know how you'd splash the cash if you did get lucky?
You could travel far to a remote island for a relaxing few months away from the panic over coronavirus, or you could transform your home into a haven.
The possibilities are endless.
To play the game, you'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm and choose five main numbers and two lucky stars - or you can play online.
But even if you don't secure the jackpot, you could still take home large amounts of cash.
Matching five main numbers plus one Lucky Star could win you a huge £130,554, while matching five main numbers alone will get you more than £13k.
Even if you manage to scrape four main numbers plus two Lucky Stars, you can walk away with £844.
With every ticket you'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked.
Tonight we'll be revealing the results for Euromillions, the Thunderball draw, and the Millionaire Maker code.
Follow our live blog below for the all of the winning numbers as they're drawn.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Terrifying moment car flips onto its roof and is inches away from smashing into pedestrians...a woma

Terrifying moment car flips onto its roof and is inches away from smashing into pedestrians...a woman has been arrested for drink driving

This is the heart-stopping moment a suspected drink-driver flipped their car onto its roof and almost wiped out a pedestrian .
The 'terrifying ' scene was captured on CCTV in Nelson , Lancashire , on Sunday morning ( March 8 ) .
Footage shows the pedestrian jumping out of the way as the silver Ford - with two women inside - flipped over and hurtled past them .
The skidding wreckage narrowly avoided hitting the member of the public by a 'few steps ' before smashing into three shops on the side of the road .
A 28-year-old female was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident , Lancashire Police confirmed .
Najma Kalsoom , 43 , and her daughter were driving on the opposite side of the road when they spotted the vehicle whizz past .
As the business owner checked her rear mirror , she saw the car flip over .
She pulled over immediately and rushed towards the vehicle to help free those inside .
Najma , from Nelson , said : `` It was really terrifying .
I was so scared that the driver was dead .
It 's a miracle those girls made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30mph road and I would say there is no chance she was going less than 70mph .
`` They were lucky the road was quiet .
There was a pedestrian there .
`` I ca n't believe how it happened - God was watching over them .
`` If it had been a split-second earlier , it could have been fatal .
`` I 'd say it was a metre away from hitting her . ''
Ms Kalsoom and several other witnesses helped rescue the passengers , who she said 'just walked off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The female driver is believed to have fled the scene , but was caught up with soon after by a concerned member of the public .
`` [ The driver ] had a head injury - I had her blood on my hands '' , Najma added .
`` But they just walked off and were quite threatening .
I thought of that as a traumatic experience .
`` I did n't think bad of it because everyone reacts differently . ''
`` You do what you have to do .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you move ? '
`` I just pulled her out and asked her 'is there anyone else ? '
`` There was something slumped at the back - it just looked like a corpse .
The other lads [ who witnessed the crash ] had to get a saw and cut the other passenger 's seat belt .
`` When the other passenger came out , the girl started shouting and saying 'pull yourself together .
What are you crying for ? '
`` I took it as being the impact of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in shock .
`` It was scary , but I think my adrenaline must have kicked in and I did what I have to do .
Najma said the pedestrian 'could have died ' if the crash happened a 'couple of seconds earlier ' .
Police and ambulance rushed to the scene after Najma 's daughter called the emergency services .
Lancashire Police have since confirmed that a female was arrested on suspicion of drink driving .
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said : `` We were called to an incident just before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following reports of a collision between two cars on Manchester Road [ Nelson ] .
`` We arrested a 28-year-old women on suspicion of aggravated TWOC and drink driving . ''

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This is the heart-stopping moment a suspected drink-driver flipped their car onto its roof and almost wiped out a pedestrian.
The 'terrifying' scene was captured on CCTV in Nelson, Lancashire, on Sunday morning (March 8).
Footage shows the pedestrian jumping out of the way as the silver Ford - with two women inside - flipped over and hurtled past them.
The skidding wreckage narrowly avoided hitting the member of the public by a 'few steps' before smashing into three shops on the side of the road.
A 28-year-old female was arrested on suspicion of drink driving following the incident, Lancashire Police confirmed.
(Image: Kennedy News and Media)
Najma Kalsoom, 43, and her daughter were driving on the opposite side of the road when they spotted the vehicle whizz past.
As the business owner checked her rear mirror, she saw the car flip over.
She pulled over immediately and rushed towards the vehicle to help free those inside.
Najma, from Nelson, said: "It was really terrifying. I was so scared that the driver was dead. It's a miracle those girls made it out.
"It's a 30mph road and I would say there is no chance she was going less than 70mph.
"They were lucky the road was quiet. There was a pedestrian there.
"I can't believe how it happened - God was watching over them.
(Image: Kennedy News and Media)
"If it had been a split-second earlier, it could have been fatal.
"I'd say it was a metre away from hitting her."
Ms Kalsoom and several other witnesses helped rescue the passengers, who she said 'just walked off' afterwards and were 'quite threatening'.
The female driver is believed to have fled the scene, but was caught up with soon after by a concerned member of the public.
(Image: Kennedy News and Media)
"[The driver] had a head injury - I had her blood on my hands", Najma added.
"But they just walked off and were quite threatening. I thought of that as a traumatic experience.
"I didn't think bad of it because everyone reacts differently."
"You do what you have to do. I asked her 'are you okay? Can you move?'
"I just pulled her out and asked her 'is there anyone else?'
(Image: Kennedy News and Media)
"There was something slumped at the back - it just looked like a corpse. The other lads [who witnessed the crash] had to get a saw and cut the other passenger's seat belt.
"When the other passenger came out, the girl started shouting and saying 'pull yourself together. What are you crying for?'
"I took it as being the impact of the trauma. I just thought she was in shock.
"It was scary, but I think my adrenaline must have kicked in and I did what I have to do.
(Image: Kennedy News and Media)
Najma said the pedestrian 'could have died' if the crash happened a 'couple of seconds earlier'.
Police and ambulance rushed to the scene after Najma's daughter called the emergency services.
Lancashire Police have since confirmed that a female was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "We were called to an incident just before 10.30am on Sunday, March 8, following reports of a collision between two cars on Manchester Road [Nelson].
"We arrested a 28-year-old women on suspicion of aggravated TWOC and drink driving."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Man City vs Stoke U18s highlights from U18 Premier League Cup final

Manchester City u18s lifted their first trophy of the season tonight by beating Stoke City 6-0 in the U18 Premier @ @ @ @ @ the competition last season by beating Middlesbrough in the final , and they have got @ @ @ @ @ Swansea , Brighton and Reading this season , scoring 19 goals in the process .
@ @ @ @ @ U18 Premier League north section and into the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup , @ @ @ @ @ he was anticipating a tough game , saying : “ It will be a tough @ @ @ @ @ mugs .
They are doing really well in the league this season , they are @ @ @ @ @ they beat a very good Chelsea side in the semi-final , ” Taylor warned .
@ @ @ @ @ change slightly for the final from our FA Youth Cup group , which gives other @ @ @ @ @ Follow below for reaction from the Academy Stadium tonight .

Manchester City u18s lifted their first trophy of the season tonight by beating Stoke City 6-0 in the U18 Premier League Cup.
City won the competition last season by beating Middlesbrough in the final, and they have got past Southampton, Liverpool, Swansea, Brighton and Reading this season, scoring 19 goals in the process.
City are top of the U18 Premier League north section and into the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup, but coach Gareth Taylor said he was anticipating a tough game, saying: “It will be a tough game as Stoke are no mugs. They are doing really well in the league this season, they are a very physical side and they beat a very good Chelsea side in the semi-final,” Taylor warned.
“The squad will also change slightly for the final from our FA Youth Cup group, which gives other players an opportunity."
Follow below for reaction from the Academy Stadium tonight.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--All the Greater Manchester bus services that could be saved or boosted as transport bosses draw list

All the Greater Manchester bus services that could be saved or boosted as transport bosses draw list up

Transport bosses have drawn up a list of Greater Manchester bus services that could be boosted or saved thanks to a new £1.6m pot of cash .
In a rousing speech about a public transport revolution , Boris Johnson last month announced a £220m national pot for bus services .
Of that , £30m has been earmarked for authorities outside London to restore lost bus routes where most needed , extend existing ones or launch new services .
According to a letter sent to MPs by Transport for Greater Manchester , the region has been allocated up to £1.59m from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest such share in the country , but transport bosses here have warned it is a 'relatively small amount of one-off funding ' which will limit the 'scope and scale ' of plans .
But to secure the funding , authorities now have to complete 'statements of intent ' outlining how Greater Manchester Combined Authority will use the funding for the community .
For each area , transport bosses have drawn up a recommended list of potential services to save or boost .
The list could prove controversial .
For example , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Mellor route - the only route to the most remote village in Greater Manchester which was axed last month - does not feature .
Alison Chew , TfGM ’ s interim Head of Bus Services , said : `` We have been working with bus operators , local authorities and the Greater Manchester Transport Committee to identify services that might be suitable for this funding , under the government ’ s Better Deal for Bus Users programme .
`` As part of the process , and to ensure that our submission delivers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s bus users , we are also consulting with all Greater Manchester MPs . ''
She stressed that this list was 'long and subject to change ' , adding `` not all may be able to benefit from additional funding of up to circa £1.6m . ''
Here are the services that could change , broken down by area : Service 38 , Manchester-Logistics North : Extension of some daytime journeys from Logistics North to Bolton , providing regular link including RBH Services 216 and 219 , Manchester-Ashton : Additional late night trips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between current evening and night services Service 33 , Manchester-Worsley : Extension of route beyond Worsley to RHS Bridgewater , Boothstown and Tyldesley Services 56 and 156 , Manchester-Middleton : Extension of short journeys to serve Middleton and provide through service on all journeys via NMGH Service 83 , Oldham-Manchester : Additional Monday to Saturday evening journeys , restoring previous frequency of every 20 minutes ( combined 10 minute with other services ) Service 135 , Bury-Manchester : Extension of service up to 24 hours Service 38 , Manchester-Logistics North : Extension of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton , providing regular link including RBH Service 83 , Oldham-Manchester : Introduction of daily 24 hour service every 30 minutes , plugging gap between existing Service 76 , Oldham-Limeside-Failsworth-Manchester : Extension of short journeys during evenings and Sunday beyond Failsworth Service 83 , Oldham-Manchester : Additional Monday to Saturday evening journeys , restoring previous frequency of every 20 minutes ( combined 10 minute with other services ) Service 409 , Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale : Additional Monday to Saturday evening journeys , restoring previous frequency of every 20 minutes Service 409 , Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale : Improved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operate every 7/8 minutes ( from 8/9 minutes ) Service 83 , Oldham-Manchester : Introduction of daily 24 hour service every 30 minutes , plugging gap between existing evening and early morning trips ( currently 0500-000 ) Service 76 , Oldham-Limeside-Failsworth-Manchester : Extension of short journeys during evenings and Sunday beyond Failsworth Services 56 and 156 , Manchester-Middleton : Extension of short journeys to serve Middleton and provide through service on all journeys via NMGH Service 409 , Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale : Additional Monday to Saturday evening journeys , restoring previous frequency of every 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday to Friday off peak frequency to operate Service 33 , Manchester-Worsley : Extension of route beyond Worsley to RHS Bridgewater , Boothstown and Tyldesley Service 68 , Farnworth-Walkden-Eccles-intu Trafford Centre : Extension of service from Little Hulton to Bolton via Logistics Service 95 , Bury-Salford Extension of route to Salford Quays : Service 38 , Manchester-Logistics North : Extension of some daytime journeys from Logistics North to Bolton , providing regular link including RBH Services 216 and 219 , Manchester-Ashton : Additional late night trips on Fridays and Saturdays to bridge gap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 216 219 , Manchester-Ashton : Additional late night trips on Fridays and Saturdays to bridge gap between current evening and night services Service 409 , Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale : Additional Monday to Saturday evening journeys , restoring previous frequency of every 20 minutes Service 409 , Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale : Improved Monday to Friday off peak frequency to operate every 7/8 minutes ( from 8/9 minutes ) Service 76 , Oldham-Limeside-Failsworth-Manchester : Extension of short journeys during evenings and Sunday beyond Failsworth Service 68 , Farnworth-Walkden-Eccles-intu Trafford Centre : Extension of service from Little Hulton to Bolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trafford Centre : Extension of service from Little Hulton to Bolton via Logistics North Included on the list is the X41 , which has already been saved by the Government .
It 's unclear if the money made available for this last month will be deducted from the new pot .
The list has been finalised according to a set of 'assessment criteria ' .
This includes whether the service can pay for itself long term , social inclusion and how it fits in with the rest of the network .
MPS have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on routes they would like to see saved or boosted .
James Daly , Bury North MP , who shared the list on his Facebook page , said he is now encouraging his constituents to tell him which routes they would like to see reinstated or boosted .
He added : `` I 'm happy that the money is being invested in Bury North bus services , happy about extra connectivity , but not happy at the proposals for changes in the constituencies . ''
Mr Daly said he would like to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - rather than just services connecting Bury with other towns and Manchester .
He added : `` In particular , a route between Ramsbottom and Bury , a route between Bury and Pilsworth .
I want more regular and better services within Bury North .
`` I do n't think the current proposal goes far enough but I 'm very pleased that positive steps are being taken for bus service provision and better connectivity . ''
Mr Daly , who said he would also like clarity on how much money will be spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feed his constituents ' views back to TfGM .
The M.E.N has contacted TfGM for comment and asked them for details of how the funding could impact other areas in Greater Manchester .

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Transport bosses have drawn up a list of Greater Manchester bus services that could be boosted or saved thanks to a new £1.6m pot of cash.
In a rousing speech about a public transport revolution, Boris Johnson last month announced a £220m national pot for bus services.
Of that, £30m has been earmarked for authorities outside London to restore lost bus routes where most needed, extend existing ones or launch new services.
According to a letter sent to MPs by Transport for Greater Manchester, the region has been allocated up to £1.59m from the fund.
It may be the biggest such share in the country, but transport bosses here have warned it is a 'relatively small amount of one-off funding' which will limit the 'scope and scale' of plans.
But to secure the funding, authorities now have to complete 'statements of intent' outlining how Greater Manchester Combined Authority will use the funding for the community.
For each area, transport bosses have drawn up a recommended list of potential services to save or boost.
The list could prove controversial. For example, some services, such as the 375 Stockport to Mellor route - the only route to the most remote village in Greater Manchester which was axed last month - does not feature.
Alison Chew, TfGM’s interim Head of Bus Services, said: "We have been working with bus operators, local authorities and the Greater Manchester Transport Committee to identify services that might be suitable for this funding, under the government’s Better Deal for Bus Users programme.
"As part of the process, and to ensure that our submission delivers the best outcome for the region’s bus users, we are also consulting with all Greater Manchester MPs."
She stressed that this list was 'long and subject to change', adding "not all may be able to benefit from additional funding of up to circa £1.6m."
Here are the services that could change, broken down by area:
Bolton
Service 8, Bolton-Manchester: Introduction of night journeys
Service 471, Bolton-Bury-Rochdale: Introduction of early morning journeys
Service 524, Bolton-Little Lever-Radcliffe-Bury: Increased evening frequency to every 30 minutes
Service 38, Manchester-Logistics North: Extension of some daytime journeys from Logistics North to Bolton, providing regular link including RBH
Service 273, Rawtenstall-Ramsbottom-Bolton: Introduction of hourly off-peak service, restoring previous links
(Image: Nick Harrison)
Bury
Service 95, Bury-Salford: Extension to Salford Quays
Service 135, Bury-Manchester: Extension to 24 hours
Service 273, Rawtenstall-Ramsbottom-Bolton: Introduction of hourly off-peak service, restoring previous links
Services 472/474, Bury-Ramsbottom circulars: Increased evening frequency to every 30 minutes
Service 524, Bolton-Little Lever-Radcliffe-Bury: Increased frequency to every 30 minutes
Service X41, Accrington-Prestwich-Manchester: Retention of service
Service 97/98, Bury-Manchester: Introduction of early morning journeys
Service 471, Bolton-Bury-Rochdale: Introduction of early morning journeys
Manchester
Services 216 and 219, Manchester-Ashton: Additional late night trips on Fridays and Saturdays to bridge gap between current evening and night services
Service 34, Leigh-Manchester: Additional early Monday-Friday journeys
Service 33, Manchester-Worsley: Extension of route beyond Worsley to RHS Bridgewater, Boothstown and Tyldesley
Service 59, Manchester-Middleton-Oldham: Introduction of later evening trips
Service 84, Manchester-Uppermill: Introduction of later evening trips
Service 17, Rochdale-Manchester: Additional am/pm journeys to operate to Stakehill
Service 8, Bolton-Manchester: Introduction of night journeys
Service 17, Rochdale-Manchester: Introduction of night journeys
Service 97/98, Bury-Manchester: Introduction of early morning journeys
Service 19, Altrincham-Sale-Wythenshawe: Earlier Saturday morning journeys
Service 25, Stockport-intu Trafford Centre: Earlier Saturday/Sunday journeys
Service 201, Manchester-Gorton-Denton-Hyde-Hattersley: Extend hours to operate 24 hours
Service 103, World Freight Terminal to Manchester Piccadilly: Extend hours to operate 24-hour service
Services 56 and 156, Manchester-Middleton: Extension of short journeys to serve Middleton and provide through service on all journeys via NMGH
Service 83, Oldham-Manchester: Additional Monday to Saturday evening journeys, restoring previous frequency of every 20 minutes (combined 10 minute with other services)
Service 135, Bury-Manchester: Extension of service up to 24 hours
Service 38, Manchester-Logistics North: Extension of some daytime journeys from Logistics North to Bolton, providing regular link including RBH
Service 83, Oldham-Manchester: Introduction of daily 24 hour service every 30 minutes, plugging gap between existing
evening and early morning trips (currently 0500-000)
X41 - Accrington -Prestwich-Manchester: Retention of service
Service 76, Oldham-Limeside-Failsworth-Manchester: Extension of short journeys during evenings and Sunday beyond Failsworth
Oldham
Service 59, Manchester-Middleton-Oldham: Introduction of later evening trips
Service 80, Oldham-Holts Introduction of later evening trips
Service 350, Oldham-Ashton: Introduction of later evening trips
Service 409, Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale: Introduction of early morning journeys
Service 415, Middleton-Oldham: Increased frequency to half-hourly (including peak hours)
Service 83, Oldham-Manchester: Additional Monday to Saturday evening journeys, restoring previous frequency of every 20 minutes (combined 10 minute with other services)
Service 409, Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale: Additional Monday to Saturday evening journeys, restoring previous frequency of every 20 minutes
Service 409, Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale: Improved Monday to Friday off peak frequency to operate every 7/8 minutes (from 8/9 minutes)
Service 83, Oldham-Manchester: Introduction of daily 24 hour service every 30 minutes, plugging gap between existing evening and early morning trips (currently 0500-000)
Service 76, Oldham-Limeside-Failsworth-Manchester: Extension of short journeys during evenings and Sunday beyond Failsworth
Rochdale
Service 59, Manchester-Middleton-Oldham: Introduction of later evening trips
Service 17, Rochdale-Manchester: Introduction of night journeys
Service 17, Rochdale-Manchester: additional am/pm peak journeys to operate through Stakehill
Service 409, Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale: Introduction of early morning
journeys
Service 471, Bolton-Bury-Rochdale: Introduction of early morning journeys
Services 56 and 156, Manchester-Middleton: Extension of short journeys to serve Middleton and provide through service on all journeys via NMGH
Service 409, Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale: Additional Monday to Saturday evening journeys, restoring previous frequency of every 20 minutes
Service 415, Middleton-Oldham: Increased frequency to half hourly (including peak hours)
Service 409, Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale: Improved Monday to Friday off peak frequency to operate
every 7/8 minutes (from 8/9 minutes)
Salford
Service 34, Leigh-Manchester: Additional early Monday-Friday journeys
Service 33, Manchester-Worsley: Extension of route beyond Worsley to RHS Bridgewater, Boothstown and Tyldesley
Service 8, Bolton-Manchester: Introduction of night journeys
Service 97/98, Bury-Manchester: Introduction of early morning journeys
Service 68, Farnworth-Walkden-Eccles-intu Trafford Centre: Extension of service from Little Hulton to Bolton via Logistics
North
Service 95, Bury-Salford Extension of route to Salford Quays: Service 38, Manchester-Logistics North: Extension of some daytime journeys from Logistics North to Bolton, providing regular link including RBH
Stockport
Services 216 and 219, Manchester-Ashton: Additional late night trips on Fridays and Saturdays to bridge gap between current evening and night services
Service 25, Stockport-intu Trafford Centre: Earlier Saturday/Sunday journeys
Service 394, Glossop-Stepping Hill: Improve to hourly service Monday to Saturday
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Tameside
Services 216 219, Manchester-Ashton: Additional late night trips on Fridays and Saturdays to bridge gap between current evening and night services
Service 84, Manchester-Uppermill: Introduction of later evening trips
Service 350, Oldham-Ashton: Introduction of later evening trips
Service 409, Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale: Introduction of early morning journeys
Service 201, Manchester-Gorton-Denton-Hyde-Hattersley: Extend hours to operate 24 hours
Service 409, Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale: Additional Monday to Saturday evening journeys, restoring previous frequency of every 20 minutes
Service 409, Ashton-Oldham-Rochdale: Improved Monday to Friday off peak frequency to operate every 7/8 minutes (from 8/9 minutes)
Service 76, Oldham-Limeside-Failsworth-Manchester: Extension of short journeys during evenings and Sunday beyond Failsworth
Trafford
Service 19, Altrincham-Sale-Wythenshawe: Earlier Saturday morning journeys
Service 25, Stockport-intuTrafford Centre: Earlier Saturday/Sunday journeys
Service 68, Farnworth-Walkden-Eccles-intu Trafford Centre: Extension of service from Little Hulton to Bolton via Logistics
North
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
Wigan
Service 34, Leigh-Manchester: Additional early Monday-Friday journeys
Service 68, Farnworth-Walkden-Eccles –intu Trafford Centre: Extension of service from Little Hulton to Bolton via Logistics North
Included on the list is the X41, which has already been saved by the Government. It's unclear if the money made available for this last month will be deducted from the new pot.
The list has been finalised according to a set of 'assessment criteria'. This includes whether the service can pay for itself long term, social inclusion and how it fits in with the rest of the network.
MPS have been invited to make their own suggestions on routes they would like to see saved or boosted.
James Daly, Bury North MP said he is now encouraging his constituents to tell him which routes they would like to see reinstated or boosted.
He added: "I'm happy that the money is being invested in Bury North bus services, happy about extra connectivity, but not happy at the proposals for changes in the constituencies."
Mr Daly said he would like to see more links between villages in Bury North - rather than just services connecting Bury with other towns and Manchester.
He added: "In particular, a route between Ramsbottom and Bury, a route between Bury and Pilsworth. I want more regular and better services within Bury North.
"I don't think the current proposal goes far enough but I'm very pleased that positive steps are being taken for bus service provision and better connectivity."
Mr Daly, who said he would also like clarity on how much money will be spent in his seat, added he would feed his constituents' views back to TfGM.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Hashem Abedi told police 'I could never have envisaged that my brother had it in him to do this to i

Hashem Abedi told police 'I could never have envisaged that my brother had it in him to do this to innocent people', court hears

Manchester Arena bombing accused Hashem Abedi told police ' I could never have envisaged that my brother had it in him to do this to innocent people ' , his murder trial was told .
He declined to answer questions following his extradition from Libya in 2019 but denied any involvement in his brother Salman 's 2017 suicide bombing at the Arena in a prepared statement he gave to officers , a court heard .
He claimed he had been tortured in Libya but the jurors in his trial were told he would be offering no evidence in his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a close .
Salman Abedi killed himself and 22 others , and left 92 others with very serious injuries , when he detonated a bomb packed with shrapnel in his backpack as concert-goers , many of them children and teenagers , were leaving Manchester Arena on May 22 , 2017 .
Brother Hashem denies helping his sibling source chemicals and shrapnel for a bomb .
The siblings flew out of Manchester to Libya in April 2017 but Salman returned alone the following month to carry out the attack , according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resumed at the Old Bailey , the jurors were told he had refused to answer questions during four police interviews following his extradition from Libya where he was said to have been held by a militia .
But the court heard that , in a prepared statement , he said : `` I deny any involvement in the terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena on the 22 May 2017 .
`` I was not involved in the instigation preparation or commission of it .
`` The first I heard of it was on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before I was arrested by the FTS in Libya .
`` Had I had any idea of it I would have reported it to my mother initially and then to other family members to prevent it from happening .
`` I was shocked my brother had done this and felt bad for everybody .
I could never have envisaged that my brother had it in him to do this to innocent people . ''
Mr Abedi 's statement continued : `` I am a practising Muslim .
I do not hold extremist views @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into anything other than pray and read Koran .
`` I have no interest in Daesh and have no sympathy or support for their ideology and extremism .
I did attend the mosque from time to time and wear traditional clothing at the time of visiting the mosque but this was not in support of ISIS but to practice my religion .
`` I am not a member of ISIS nor do I subscribe to their way of thinking or ideology . ''
He admitted getting a friend to purchase sulphuric acid - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making deadly TATP explosive - but insisted he had done so at the behest of his brother Salman .
Hashem Abedi 's statement concluded : `` I would like to add that these events happened over two years ago , my recollection is not as good as it would have been then .
`` During the last two years I have been held in Libya by the militia and subjected to torture .
`` It has been a difficult time for me for a number of reasons .
I could never comprehend that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastating attack taking not only his life but that of 22 others and injuring many more .
`` I have been held in a small dark cell for 2 years and almost 2 months .
I have also been tortured .
I am relieved to be back in the UK and wish to assist in this investigation as much as I can .
`` I have asked my solicitor to prepare a statement for me as I wish to explain myself in the best way possible and assist the police as much as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement brought the prosecution 's case to a close following 24 days of the trial , and the jurors then learned that the defendant , who was n't in the dock , would not be giving evidence .
The judge , Mr Justice Jeremy Baker , turned to Stephen Kamlish QC , defending , and said : `` Two matters I want to raise with you .
`` Firstly that the jury are aware that obviously that Mr Abedi is not in the courtroom albeit he 's in the court building .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not asserting or presenting evidence he 's unfit to attend trial . ''
The judge continued : `` Secondly , have you advised your client that the stage has now been reached at which he may give evidence and if he chooses not to do so , or having been sworn refuses to answer any questions , the jury may draw such inferences as will be proper from his failure to do so ? ''
The QC answered : `` Yes , my lord . ''
The judge told the jurors that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case and he asked them to return on Thursday .

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Manchester Arena bombing accused Hashem Abedi told police 'I could never have envisaged that my brother had it in him to do this to innocent people', his murder trial was told.
He declined to answer questions following his extradition from Libya in 2019 but denied any involvement in his brother Salman's 2017 suicide bombing at the Arena in a prepared statement he gave to officers, a court heard.
He claimed he had been tortured in Libya but the jurors in his trial were told he would be offering no evidence in his own defence after the Crown brought its prosecution to a close.
Salman Abedi killed himself and 22 others, and left 92 others with very serious injuries, when he detonated a bomb packed with shrapnel in his backpack as concert-goers, many of them children and teenagers, were leaving Manchester Arena on May 22, 2017.
Brother Hashem denies helping his sibling source chemicals and shrapnel for a bomb.
The siblings flew out of Manchester to Libya in April 2017 but Salman returned alone the following month to carry out the attack, according to the Crown.
As Hashem Abedi's trial resumed at the Old Bailey, the jurors were told he had refused to answer questions during four police interviews following his extradition from Libya where he was said to have been held by a militia.
But the court heard that, in a prepared statement, he said: "I deny any involvement in the terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena on the 22 May 2017.
"I was not involved in the instigation preparation or commission of it.
"The first I heard of it was on the 23 May, a few horus before I was arrested by the FTS in Libya.
"Had I had any idea of it I would have reported it to my mother initially and then to other family members to prevent it from happening.
"I was shocked my brother had done this and felt bad for everybody. I could never have envisaged that my brother had it in him to do this to innocent people."
Mr Abedi's statement continued: "I am a practising Muslim. I do not hold extremist views. I do not delve too deep into anything other than pray and read Koran.
"I have no interest in Daesh and have no sympathy or support for their ideology and extremism. I did attend the mosque from time to time and wear traditional clothing at the time of visiting the mosque but this was not in support of ISIS but to practice my religion.
"I am not a member of ISIS nor do I subscribe to their way of thinking or ideology."
He admitted getting a friend to purchase sulphuric acid - one of the 'precursor chemicals' for making deadly TATP explosive - but insisted he had done so at the behest of his brother Salman.
Hashem Abedi's statement concluded: "I would like to add that these events happened over two years ago, my recollection is not as good as it would have been then.
"During the last two years I have been held in Libya by the militia and subjected to torture.
"It has been a difficult time for me for a number of reasons. I could never comprehend that my brother would have committed such a devastating attack taking not only his life but that of 22 others and injuring many more.
"I have been held in a small dark cell for 2 years and almost 2 months. I have also been tortured. I am relieved to be back in the UK and wish to assist in this investigation as much as I can.
"I have asked my solicitor to prepare a statement for me as I wish to explain myself in the best way possible and assist the police as much as!am able to."
The statement brought the prosecution's case to a close following 24 days of the trial, and the jurors then learned that the defendant, who wasn't in the dock, would not be giving evidence.
The judge, Mr Justice Jeremy Baker, turned to Stephen Kamlish QC, defending, and said: "Two matters I want to raise with you.
"Firstly that the jury are aware that obviously that Mr Abedi is not in the courtroom albeit he's in the court building.
"I think it's correct you are not asserting or presenting evidence he's unfit to attend trial."
"That's correct," replied the QC.
The judge continued: "Secondly, have you advised your client that the stage has now been reached at which he may give evidence and if he chooses not to do so, or having been sworn refuses to answer any questions, the jury may draw such inferences as will be proper from his failure to do so?"
The QC answered: "Yes, my lord."
The judge told the jurors that was the end of the evidence in the case and he asked them to return on Thursday.
Proceeding.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--New case of coronavirus in Bolton with 23 now confirmed in Greater Manchester

A third case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Bolton .
Council bosses announced the third case on Tuesday , but added that the risk to the public remains 'very low ' .
Bolton 's first case was confirmed last week before a second was announced at the weekend .
It is not known whether the latest is connected to either of the other two .
No more details on the patient have been released due to patient confidentiality .
Director of Public Health at Bolton Council , Dr Helen Lowey , said : “ We understand that the announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we want to reassure residents that we are continuing to work closely with Public Health England , the NHS and all our health and care partners to prevent further spread of the virus . ''
Earlier on Tuesday , a new-drive through screening service was launched in Bolton for people showing early suspected symptoms of COVID-19 .
The location of the facility has not been released by Bolton NHS Foundation Trust .
Leader of Bolton Council , Coun David Greenhalgh , said : “ I understand this may be a worrying time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are monitoring the situation closely and have detailed plans in place .
“ It is important to stay calm and remember that the risk to the public is still very low .
“ We can all do our part by following simple , common-sense steps such as washing our hands regularly.
” There are now 373 confirmed cases in the UK , which is the fifth highest total in Europe .
Six people have now died after contracting the virus , including one who died at North Manchester General Hospital at the weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spread of coronavirus remains the same .
The latest advice is to wash you hands more often , particularly when : • you get to work or arrive home • after you blow your nose , cough or sneeze • before you eat or handle food .
You should wash your hands for 20 seconds - the length of singing 'Happy Birthday ' to yourself twice - with soap and water or hand sanitiser .

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A third case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Bolton .
Council bosses announced the third case on Tuesday, but added that the risk to the public remains 'very low'.
Bolton's first case was confirmed last week before a second was announced at the weekend.
It is not known whether the latest is connected to either of the other two.
No more details on the patient have been released due to patient confidentiality.
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Director of Public Health at Bolton Council , Dr Helen Lowey, said: “We understand that the announcement of additional cases may cause concern but we want to reassure residents that we are continuing to work closely with Public Health England, the NHS and all our health and care partners to prevent further spread of the virus."
Earlier on Tuesday, a new-drive through screening service was launched in Bolton for people showing early suspected symptoms of COVID-19.
The location of the facility has not been released by Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
Leader of Bolton Council, Coun David Greenhalgh, said: “I understand this may be a worrying time for Bolton residents but please be assured we are monitoring the situation closely and have detailed plans in place.
“It is important to stay calm and remember that the risk to the public is still very low.
“We can all do our part by following simple, common-sense steps such as washing our hands regularly.”
There are now 373 confirmed cases in the UK, which is the fifth highest total in Europe.
Six people have now died after contracting the virus, including one who died at North Manchester General Hospital at the weekend.
Greater Manchester coronavirus cases borough-by-borough
Bolton - 3
Bury - 3
Manchester - 5
Oldham - 4
Rochdale - 0
Salford - 0
Stockport - 0
Tameside - 1
Trafford - 4
Wigan - 3
Coronavirus advice
The advice in trying to stop the spread of coronavirus remains the same.
The latest advice is to wash you hands more often, particularly when:
you get to work or arrive home
after you blow your nose, cough or sneeze
before you eat or handle food.
You should wash your hands for 20 seconds - the length of singing 'Happy Birthday' to yourself twice - with soap and water or hand sanitiser.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Man who died in Manchester after contracting coronavirus fell ill 'instantly', devastated family say

Man who died in Manchester after contracting coronavirus fell ill 'instantly', devastated family says

A man who died at North Manchester General Hospital after being diagnosed with coronavirus fell ill 'instantly ' , his grieving son has said .
He said his father - a British national originally from Bangladesh who was aged in his 60s - returned home to Greater Manchester from a trip to northern Italy at the end of February .
His father , he said , was 'still healthy ' at that time .
But he told the BBC that 'after three days , everything changed ' .
He said his father was taken to hospital after going to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask , for a routine appointment , where he disclosed to doctors he had returned from Italy .
Speaking to BBC Bangla the man said his father had arthritis and heart disease , alongside high cholesterol and a 'variety of illnesses ' .
Neither men have been identified .
The family were said to live 'near Manchester ' and moved to Britain around five years ago from northern Italy .
The son told how he rang the hospital regularly for updates on his father .
Initially , he said , his father was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctors 'were saying there was not enough oxygen in his blood ' and his heartbeat was 'irregular ' .
He passed away on Sunday .
The rest of the family were then told to self-isolate , the man 's son said .
He told BBC Bangla : `` Obviously I could not believe it because two months ago this thing did n't even exist and today it took away my father .
`` It took me quite a long time to process the whole thing , that I 'm not going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` When you receive such a news , it takes a long time for you to understand it .
`` There is nothing we can do , we can not go anywhere , even when we get news of my father 's death , because we are all kept in isolation .
`` Every day we get a text from Public Health England .
`` They want to know if we are all right .
There are no signs of coronavirus infection in us .
`` Every day we have to respond to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all good .
There is no sign of coronavirus in any of us .
`` Since we are in isolation , I can not do anything for my father 's funeral or burial .
The man was the third person to die in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus .
The UK death toll now stands at six .
A total of 373 people have been diagnosed , with 23 of those cases in the Greater Manchester area .
Confirming the man 's death on Sunday , North Manchester General Hospital said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a patient being treated for COVID-19 has died at our specialist regional Infectious Diseases unit at North Manchester General Hospital .
`` The man in his sixties tested positive after travelling to Italy and had a number of underlying health problems .
`` Our thoughts are with the patient ’ s family who are being supported by our specialist bereavement staff .
`` North Manchester General Hospital remains open and all services and appointments are running normally .
`` Patients with appointments and those visiting relatives at the hospital should attend as normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and associated services .
`` There is no risk to staff , other patients , relatives and visitors as we have robust measures in place to deal with patients treated on our Infectious Diseases Unit . ''
BBC Bangla is a Bengali language service of the BBC 's World Service .

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A man who died at North Manchester General Hospital after being diagnosed with coronavirus fell ill 'instantly', his grieving son has said.
He said his father - a British national originally from Bangladesh who was aged in his 60s - returned home to Greater Manchester from a trip to northern Italy at the end of February.
His father, he said, was 'still healthy' at that time.
But he told the BBC that 'after three days, everything changed'.
He said his father was taken to hospital after going to a local health centre, wearing a face mask, for a routine appointment, where he disclosed to doctors he had returned from Italy.
(Image: ASP)
Speaking to BBC Bangla the man said his father had arthritis and heart disease, alongside high cholesterol and a 'variety of illnesses'.
Neither men have been identified.
The family were said to live 'near Manchester' and moved to Britain around five years ago from northern Italy.
The son told how he rang the hospital regularly for updates on his father.
Initially, he said, his father was 'pretty' good, but he revealed doctors 'were saying there was not enough oxygen in his blood' and his heartbeat was 'irregular'.
(Image: CDC)
He passed away on Sunday.
The rest of the family were then told to self-isolate, the man's son said.
He told BBC Bangla: "Obviously I could not believe it because two months ago this thing didn't even exist and today it took away my father.
"It took me quite a long time to process the whole thing, that I'm not going to be able to see him any more.
"When you receive such a news, it takes a long time for you to understand it.
"I was grieving.
"There is nothing we can do, we cannot go anywhere, even when we get news of my father's death, because we are all kept in isolation.
"Every day we get a text from Public Health England.
(Image: PA)
"They want to know if we are all right. There are no signs of coronavirus infection in us.
"Every day we have to respond to that text. So far we are all good. There is no sign of coronavirus in any of us.
"Since we are in isolation, I cannot do anything for my father's funeral or burial.
The man was the third person to die in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus.
The UK death toll now stands at six.
A total of 373 people have been diagnosed, with 23 of those cases in the Greater Manchester area.
(Image: PA)
Confirming the man's death on Sunday, North Manchester General Hospital said: " We can confirm that sadly a patient being treated for COVID-19 has died at our specialist regional Infectious Diseases unit at North Manchester General Hospital.
"The man in his sixties tested positive after travelling to Italy and had a number of underlying health problems.
"Our thoughts are with the patient’s family who are being supported by our specialist bereavement staff.
"North Manchester General Hospital remains open and all services and appointments are running normally.
"Patients with appointments and those visiting relatives at the hospital should attend as normal. This includes our Infectious Diseases Unit and associated services.
"There is no risk to staff, other patients, relatives and visitors as we have robust measures in place to deal with patients treated on our Infectious Diseases Unit."
BBC Bangla is a Bengali language service of the BBC's World Service.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Who took part in the Namibia challenge for Sport Relief 2020?

Every year a bunch of determined celebrities take on a gruelling challenge or Comic Relief or Sport Relief and this year , that 's no different .
From Radio DJ 's to broadcasters , a singer and a TV judge , a mixture of well-known embarked on a 100-mile trek across the Namib in Africa to raise vital funds to transform the lives of vulnerable people and communities throughout the UK and internationally .
Over four days , eight celebs hiked , biked and skied their way across the desert in 35 degree heat to reach a shipwreck on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the source of the Kuiseb River and travel towards their end point , scaling the highest sand dunes in the world in soaring temperatures .
The challenge was filmed for a BBC One documentary , The Heat is On : Sport Relief , which airs on Wednesday 11 March at 8pm .
Highlights will also be shown during the live telethon on the BBC on Friday .
Here 's all you need to know about the epic challenge .
Which celebrities trekked the Namib desert for Sport Relief ?
Stars from TV and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Radio One 's Nick Grimshaw , BBC Breakfast host Louise Minchin , singer Frankie Bridge , TV judge Rob Rinder , Channel 4 broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy , former Eastenders actress Samantha Womack , CBBC and Strictly star Karim Zeroual and This Morning 's Dr Zoe Williams .
When did they do it ?
The challenge started on Monday February 24 and lasted four days .

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Every year a bunch of determined celebrities take on a gruelling challenge or Comic Relief or Sport Relief and this year, that's no different.
From Radio DJ's to broadcasters, a singer and a TV judge, a mixture of well-known embarked on a 100-mile trek across the Namib in Africa to raise vital funds to transform the lives of vulnerable people and communities throughout the UK and internationally.
Over four days, eight celebs hiked, biked and skied their way across the desert in 35 degree heat to reach a shipwreck on the Skeleton Coast.
The team started at the source of the Kuiseb River and travel towards their end point, scaling the highest sand dunes in the world in soaring temperatures.
The challenge was filmed for a BBC One documentary, The Heat is On: Sport Relief, which airs on Wednesday 11 March at 8pm.
Highlights will also be shown during the live telethon on the BBC on Friday.
Here's all you need to know about the epic challenge.
Which celebrities trekked the Namib desert for Sport Relief?
Stars from TV and radio took on the big trek.
Radio One's Nick Grimshaw, BBC Breakfast host Louise Minchin, singer Frankie Bridge, TV judge Rob Rinder, Channel 4 broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy, former Eastenders actress Samantha Womack, CBBC and Strictly star Karim Zeroual and This Morning's Dr Zoe Williams.
When did they do it?
The challenge started on Monday February 24 and lasted four days.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Aaron Wan-Bissaka makes Manchester United prediction about Mason Greenwood

Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka admitted he loves playing on the same flank as Mason Greenwood and has tipped the teenager for a big future .
Wan-Bissaka has been a regular at right-back in his first season at United and in recent weeks has played behind Greenwood on the right wing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
Greenwood , 18 , has bagged 11 goals in his breakthrough campaign at Old Trafford , but he 's often being fielded out wide rather than as an out-and-out No.9 .
Wan-Bissaka , speaking to United 's official website , believes Greenwood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right , but that scoring goals is the teenager 's biggest asset .
“ Yeah , Mason ’ s been great , '' he said .
`` As soon as I joined , I noticed him .
I enjoy playing with him and I enjoy our link up down the right.
” Asked what Greenwood can bring to United this season and in the future , Wan-Bissaka was clear .
“ Goals , literally , '' he added .
`` In and around the box he ’ s made a big effort in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something that he knows he ’ s good at : taking that chance and when to take it .
“ The next stage for him would just be to keep going , keep doing what he ’ s doing , make that place , that position , his .
No-one knows just how good he could become , but he ’ s definitely going in the right direction.
” Wan-Bissaka then added his own name to the growing list of United players to laud the impact of January signing Bruno Fernandes .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aback by the influence Fernandes is already having after his move from Sporting Lisbon .
`` You can see that he ’ s brought goals , assists… you can see how everyone plays around him when he ’ s on the pitch .
He ’ s confident , he wants to play forward , create chances .
He ’ s sharp , quick , hard to mark .
”

Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka admitted he loves playing on the same flank as Mason Greenwood and has tipped the teenager for a big future.
Wan-Bissaka has been a regular at right-back in his first season at United and in recent weeks has played behind Greenwood on the right wing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
Greenwood, 18, has bagged 11 goals in his breakthrough campaign at Old Trafford, but he's often being fielded out wide rather than as an out-and-out No.9.
Wan-Bissaka, speaking to United's official website, believes Greenwood has done a good job on the right, but that scoring goals is the teenager's biggest asset.
“Yeah, Mason’s been great," he said. "As soon as I joined, I noticed him. I enjoy playing with him and I enjoy our link up down the right.”
Asked what Greenwood can bring to United this season and in the future, Wan-Bissaka was clear.
“Goals, literally," he added. "In and around the box he’s made a big effort in taking his chances. It’s something that he knows he’s good at: taking that chance and when to take it.
“The next stage for him would just be to keep going, keep doing what he’s doing, make that place, that position, his. No-one knows just how good he could become, but he’s definitely going in the right direction.”
Wan-Bissaka then added his own name to the growing list of United players to laud the impact of January signing Bruno Fernandes.
The former Crystal Palace man has been taken aback by the influence Fernandes is already having after his move from Sporting Lisbon.
“He’s brought a lot," added Wan-Bissaka.
"You can see that he’s brought goals, assists… you can see how everyone plays around him when he’s on the pitch. He’s confident, he wants to play forward, create chances. He’s sharp, quick, hard to mark.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-10--Councillors get weapons training as they show their support for armed forces

Councillors got a heavy weapons training session as they showed their support for the armed forces .
The authority 's chief executive , Sara Todd , armed forces champion Coun Judith Lloyd and Mayor Coun Robert Chilton joined armed reservists at 207 Field Hospital medical reservist unit in Trafford to re-sign the Armed Forces Covenant .
The covenant sets out the commitments made to support those people who commit their lives to protecting us .
Those commitments include giving ten additional paid days leave to reservists , a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans , and support for Armed Forces Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Council leader , Coun Andrew Western , also signed the document earlier in the week .
As part of their tour of the field hospital , the group was given a basic weapons handling skills lesson and the Mayor presented a number of awards to the army reservists .
Sara Todd said : “ While there , I was delighted to express our commitment to our troops and their families and our veterans by signing again our Armed Forces Covenant which sets out the things we ’ ll do to support those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the case of the reservists much of their spare time , to protecting us .
“ It is so important , particularly in the year that sees us commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day , that we recognise and remember the sacrifices made by members of our Armed Forces community , and that we support them as a borough and as a council .
We signed the covenant with members of the 207 Field Hospital and several of us undertook weapons handling training with disarmed weapons.
” Last year , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covenant Gold Award for its defence employer recognition scheme , which aims to support veterans into employment .
The Covenant Gold Award is the highest badge of honour for organisations which have signed the covenant and given outstanding support to servicemen and women who have served their country .

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Councillors got a heavy weapons training session as they showed their support for the armed forces.
The authority's chief executive, Sara Todd, armed forces champion Coun Judith Lloyd and Mayor Coun Robert Chilton joined armed reservists at 207 Field Hospital medical reservist unit in Trafford to re-sign the Armed Forces Covenant.
The covenant sets out the commitments made to support those people who commit their lives to protecting us.
Those commitments include giving ten additional paid days leave to reservists, a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans, and support for Armed Forces Day and other various commemorations throughout the year.
Council leader, Coun Andrew Western, also signed the document earlier in the week.
As part of their tour of the field hospital, the group was given a basic weapons handling skills lesson and the Mayor presented a number of awards to the army reservists.
Sara Todd said: “While there, I was delighted to express our commitment to our troops and their families and our veterans by signing again our Armed Forces Covenant which sets out the things we’ll do to support those people who commit their lives, and in the case of the reservists much of their spare time, to protecting us.
“It is so important, particularly in the year that sees us commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, that we recognise and remember the sacrifices made by members of our Armed Forces community, and that we support them as a borough and as a council. We signed the covenant with members of the 207 Field Hospital and several of us undertook weapons handling training with disarmed weapons.”
Last year, the council was presented with the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award for its defence employer recognition scheme, which aims to support veterans into employment.
The Covenant Gold Award is the highest badge of honour for organisations which have signed the covenant and given outstanding support to servicemen and women who have served their country.