themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--'A family destroyed on Mother's Day': Tributes flood in following the murder of a seven-year-girl st

'A family destroyed on Mother's Day': Tributes flood in following the murder of a seven-year-girl stabbed to death while walking in the park with her family

Tributes are flooding in for a seven-girl-old stabbed to death while walking with her family in a park on Mother 's Day .
The girl was killed in what police described as a 'totally unprovoked and random attack ' in Queen 's Park in Bolton on Sunday afternoon .
A 30-year-old woman , who was detained at the scene by a member of the public , has been arrested on suspicion of murder .
Police say she has no connection to the little girl 's family .
Earlier today Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson led the tributes to the victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not describe how awful this attack is .
`` This is a family ’ s worst nightmare .
The incident is horrendous and I can not begin to imagine what the family of this little girl are going through .
`` We are determined to quickly understand how this came to happen , leaving a young family so distraught and so devastated in an instant . ''
`` My thoughts are with the parents and family of the little girl .
`` It is unthinkable what they must be going through .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support . ''
Writing on the Manchester Evening News Facebook page Janey Suzey said : `` As if the world is n't a terrifying place as it is at the moment , something like this happens .
`` A family destroyed trying to salvage a bit of normality having some fresh air on Mother 's Day .
`` It breaks my heart .
RIP little girl . ''
`` RIP Little one .
No mother deserves this on such a special day like today .
Thoughts to her family .
Such a sad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Williams posted : `` I have no words for this , it 's shocking .
`` I 'm looking at my 8 year old now and thinking HOW could another human do that .
`` So sad for that little girl and her family and friends . ''
Holly Lythgoe said : `` Same age as my son .
I had to hug him tighter after reading this - my heart goes out to her mother and family .
Danielle McGarry wrote : `` My God my heart is breaking .
`` My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I thought nothing more could shock me .

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Tributes are flooding in for a seven-girl-old stabbed to death while walking with her family in a park on Mother's Day.
The girl was killed in what police described as a 'totally unprovoked and random attack' in Queen's Park in Bolton on Sunday afternoon.
A 30-year-old woman, who was detained at the scene by a member of the public, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police say she has no connection to the little girl's family.
Earlier today Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson led the tributes to the victim.
He said: "Words cannot describe how awful this attack is.
"This is a family’s worst nightmare. The incident is horrendous and I cannot begin to imagine what the family of this little girl are going through.
"We are determined to quickly understand how this came to happen, leaving a young family so distraught and so devastated in an instant."
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins tweeted: "This is absolutely shocking.
"My thoughts are with the parents and family of the little girl.
"It is unthinkable what they must be going through.
"We will ensure they are getting professional support."
Writing on the Manchester Evening News Facebook page Janey Suzey said: "As if the world isn't a terrifying place as it is at the moment, something like this happens.
"A family destroyed trying to salvage a bit of normality having some fresh air on Mother's Day.
"It breaks my heart. RIP little girl."
Erika Weber said: "Heartbreaking.
"RIP Little one. No mother deserves this on such a special day like today. Thoughts to her family. Such a sad world we live in."
Stacey Williams posted: "I have no words for this, it's shocking.
"I'm looking at my 8 year old now and thinking HOW could another human do that.
"So sad for that little girl and her family and friends."
Holly Lythgoe said: "Same age as my son. I had to hug him tighter after reading this - my heart goes out to her mother and family.
"Absolutely senseless."
Danielle McGarry wrote: "My God my heart is breaking.
"Poor angel.
"My thoughts are with her family just when I thought nothing more could shock me.
"So innocent so pure. RIP baby girl."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Manchester City news and transfers RECAP

Manchester City and Manchester United have stepped up to donate £100,000 to help Greater Manchester food banks in light of @ @ @ @ @ faced .
Both clubs regularly help out in the community through their own schemes , @ @ @ @ @ City in the Community respectively .
But with use across 18 Greater Manchester foodbanks having @ @ @ @ @ cent last year - higher than the national average - the coronavirus pandemic has heightened @ @ @ @ @ the situation could get even worse .
After Liverpool had led the way by offering @ @ @ @ @ MCFC Fans Foodbank Support and MUFC ’ Fans Foodbank wrote to the two Manchester clubs @ @ @ @ @ the Manchester Evening News on Wednesday calling on City and United to offer aid .
@ @ @ @ @ responded by combining to offer £100,000 to the Trussell Trust - which support a network @ @ @ @ @ centres - to help out in Greater Manchester in the extraordinary circumstances that the country @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City news from the day .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Joe Bray, Marcus Banks)

Manchester City and Manchester United have stepped up to donate £100,000 to help Greater Manchester food banks in light of the extraordinary challenges currently being faced.
Both clubs regularly help out in the community through their own schemes, through Manchester United Foundation and City in the Community respectively.
But with use across 18 Greater Manchester foodbanks having already grown by 23 per cent last year - higher than the national average - the coronavirus pandemic has heightened the situation with concerns that the situation could get even worse.
After Liverpool had led the way by offering financial support on Merseyside, MCFC Fans Foodbank Support and MUFC’ Fans Foodbank wrote to the two Manchester clubs in a letter published by the Manchester Evening News on Wednesday calling on City and United to offer aid.
The Premier League giants have responded by combining to offer £100,000 to the Trussell Trust - which support a network of over 1200 food bank centres - to help out in Greater Manchester in the extraordinary circumstances that the country faces.
Recap the latest Manchester City news from the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--The full list of people who will need to stay at home for 12 weeks from Monday

A raft of new measures , including a helpline for the most in need of support , have been set out for those considered to be extremely vulnerable .
From Monday ( March 23 ) , up to 1.5 million people identified by the NHS as being at higher risk of severe illness if they contract coronavirus will be urged to stay at home to protect themselves .
Those identified as belonging to one or more of the at-risk groups will be contacted by their GP practice or specialist who will strongly advise them to stay at home for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those who have been identified as part of this group will receive a letter from Tuesday , which will be followed up by both text and email if this has been provided to the GP .
It was also announced that a new Local Support System will make sure those individuals self-isolating at home and who are without a support network of friends and family will receive basic groceries .
Community pharmacies will support those who need help getting their medicines delivered .
Full list of those falling into the extremely vulnerable group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undergoing active chemotherapy or radical radiotherapy for lung cancer • People with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia , lymphoma or myeloma who are at any stage of treatment • People having immunotherapy or other continuing antibody treatments for cancer • People having other targeted cancer treatments which can affect the immune system , such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors .
• People who have had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last 6 months , or who are still taking immunosuppression drugs .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cystic fibrosis , severe asthma and severe COPD • People with rare diseases and inborn errors of metabolism that significantly increase the risk of infections ( such as SCID , homozygous sickle cell disease ) • People on immunosuppression therapies sufficient to significantly increase risk of infection • Women who are pregnant and who also have significant heart disease , congenital or acquired .
The communications have been auto-generated to ensure no-one who could potentially be a risk is excluded , however it has been made clear that individual conditions will be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , those who receive a letter will be urged to remain indoors and avoid face to face contact with others for 12 weeks .
Those over 70 but who have not been identified by the NHS as high-risk have been urged to practise stringent social distancing in a bid to lower the risk of catching COVID-19 .
The government has also issued advice for those considered at-risk , and the lengths they should go to in order to avoid transmission of the virus .
The guidance for people at the highest risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) .
These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous cough ; • Do not leave your house for at least 12 weeks starting on Monday 22 March .
• Do not attend any gatherings .
This includes gatherings of friends and families in private spaces e.g .
family homes , weddings , parties and religious services .
• Do not go out for shopping , leisure or travel and , when arranging food or medication deliveries , these should be left at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone , internet , and social media .
• Do use telephone or online services to contact your GP practice or other essential services as and when you need .

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A raft of new measures, including a helpline for the most in need of support, have been set out for those considered to be extremely vulnerable.
From Monday (March 23), up to 1.5 million people identified by the NHS as being at higher risk of severe illness if they contract coronavirus will be urged to stay at home to protect themselves.
Those identified as belonging to one or more of the at-risk groups will be contacted by their GP practice or specialist who will strongly advise them to stay at home for a period of at least 12 weeks.
Those who have been identified as part of this group will receive a letter from Tuesday, which will be followed up by both text and email if this has been provided to the GP.
It was also announced that a new Local Support System will make sure those individuals self-isolating at home and who are without a support network of friends and family will receive basic groceries.
Community pharmacies will support those who need help getting their medicines delivered.
Full list of those falling into the extremely vulnerable group:
Solid organ transplant recipients
People with specific cancers
People with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy or radical radiotherapy for lung cancer
People with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma who are at any stage of treatment
People having immunotherapy or other continuing antibody treatments for cancer
People having other targeted cancer treatments which can affect the immune system, such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors.
People who have had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last 6 months, or who are still taking immunosuppression drugs.
People with severe respiratory conditions including all cystic fibrosis, severe asthma and severe COPD
People with rare diseases and inborn errors of metabolism that significantly increase the risk of infections (such as SCID, homozygous sickle cell disease)
People on immunosuppression therapies sufficient to significantly increase risk of infection
Women who are pregnant and who also have significant heart disease, congenital or acquired.
The communications have been auto-generated to ensure no-one who could potentially be a risk is excluded, however it has been made clear that individual conditions will be able to be discussed in the future.
However, those who receive a letter will be urged to remain indoors and avoid face to face contact with others for 12 weeks.
Those over 70 but who have not been identified by the NHS as high-risk have been urged to practise stringent social distancing in a bid to lower the risk of catching COVID-19.
The government has also issued advice for those considered at-risk, and the lengths they should go to in order to avoid transmission of the virus.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Hollyoaks stops filming because of coronavirus

Hollyoaks has announced that it 's decided to stop filming because of the coronavirus outbreak .
From next Monday the award-winning Channel Four soap will be reducing its weekly new episodes from five down to three , which will air Monday to Wednesday .
Show bosses say they 've made the decision 'with a heavy heart ' in light of the pandemic crisis .
The show announced : `` Dear Hollyoaks viewers .
It is with a heavy heart that we have made the decision to pause filming of Hollyoaks .
From Monday 30th March , we will be reducing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from five down to three , which will air Monday to Wednesday . ''
To make sure fans get their Hollyoaks fix the show will screen Holloaks Favourites , revisiting some if its classic episodes from over its 25 year history .
They will be presented by show favourites Kieron Richardson , who played Ste Hay , and Jorgie Porter , who played Theresa McQueen .
The show added : `` To make sure we stay on air every week night , fans can look forward to extra special episodes every Thursday and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a brand new series of Hollyoaks Favourites .
`` Introduced by Kieron Richardson and Jorgie Porter , this series will give viewers a chance to revisit some of our biggest episodes , from weddings , bust-ups , heartbreaks and some of our biggest and best stunts .
`` We will start the series with Mercedes ' fourth wedding , to Dr Browning . ''
Hollyoaks has been broadcast on Channel Four since October 23 1995 and it was devised by Phil Redmond , who also created the Channel 4 soap Brookside .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Hollyoaks , a suburb of Chester and is filmed in Liverpool .
The show added to fans : `` Soaps are an important part of people 's lives and we have 25 years of Hollyoaks favourites to revisit over coming weeks , celebrating the history of the show that you love .
`` We will remain as present as ever on our social platforms so please keep in touch with us , stay safe and take care of yourselves .
`` Thank you for your ongoing support .
`` Love from everyone @ @ @ @ @

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Hollyoaks has announced that it's decided to stop filming because of the coronavirus outbreak.
From next Monday the award-winning Channel Four soap will be reducing its weekly new episodes from five down to three, which will air Monday to Wednesday.
Show bosses say they've made the decision 'with a heavy heart' in light of the pandemic crisis.
The show announced: "Dear Hollyoaks viewers. It is with a heavy heart that we have made the decision to pause filming of Hollyoaks.
From Monday 30th March, we will be reducing the number of our weekly new episodes from five down to three, which will air Monday to Wednesday."
(Image: Channel 4)
To make sure fans get their Hollyoaks fix the show will screen Holloaks Favourites, revisiting some if its classic episodes from over its 25 year history.
They will be presented by show favourites Kieron Richardson, who played Ste Hay, and Jorgie Porter, who played Theresa McQueen.
The show added: "To make sure we stay on air every week night, fans can look forward to extra special episodes every Thursday and Friday on E4, as we begin a brand new series of Hollyoaks Favourites.
(Image: Channel Four)
"Introduced by Kieron Richardson and Jorgie Porter, this series will give viewers a chance to revisit some of our biggest episodes, from weddings, bust-ups, heartbreaks and some of our biggest and best stunts.
"We will start the series with Mercedes' fourth wedding, to Dr Browning."
Hollyoaks has been broadcast on Channel Four since October 23 1995 and it was devised by Phil Redmond, who also created the Channel 4 soap Brookside.
The programme is set in the fictional village of Hollyoaks, a suburb of Chester and is filmed in Liverpool.
The show added to fans: "Soaps are an important part of people's lives and we have 25 years of Hollyoaks favourites to revisit over coming weeks, celebrating the history of the show that you love.
"We will remain as present as ever on our social platforms so please keep in touch with us, stay safe and take care of yourselves.
"Thank you for your ongoing support.
"Love from everyone at Hollyoaks. x"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Boris Johnson urges people to follow social distancing rules again - and there's still no lockdown f

Boris Johnson urges people to follow social distancing rules again - and there's still no lockdown for the UK

Boris Johnson has once again warned that if people continue to ignore social distancing rules he would have no choice but to introduce tougher measures to enforce it .
The Prime Minister says government will now think `` very actively in the next 24 hours '' about `` restricting movement altogether '' due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak .
However the government has still not announced a lockdown for the UK .
Speaking at today 's press briefing , when asked about when the UK will follow the strict measures taken in other countries , he said that `` we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the measures that are in place now . ''
“ The answer is always to be guided by the science , ” he said , emphasising the importance of the correct timing for a lockdown .
He added : “ You have to wait until the right moment to do it.
” He urged people to stay at least two meters apart from each other when outdoors , saying that “ The benefits of keeping parks open outweigh the epidemiological negatives '' But as reports of people flouting the social distancing advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under constant review .
He said : “ If people can ’ t stay two meters away from each other then we will look at additional measures . ''
However , when asked , he did not reveal what exactly these tougher restrictions could be .
Instead , he has announced a raft of shielding measures for the most vulnerable in the community .
From Monday , those identified by the NHS as at the highest risk , will be strongly advised to stay indoors for the next 12 weeks .
Those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and family to help support them during this time will have access to a community hub - overseen by the military .
Housing and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said : `` some of the finest military planners in the world '' will be involved in rolling out hub support and delivery of groceries to most vulnerable .
He added `` There will be opportunities ' for volunteers to assist '' .
Medicines will be delivered by community pharmacies , while groceries and essential items will be delivered by local councils and food distributors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on doorsteps to minimise the risk of transmission to those in isolation .
There will also be opportunities for people to volunteer to help with the efforts .
He also confirmed that initially , parcels for those identified will be free , but this may change as the service becomes more tailored to the individuals .
The news comes as the death toll in the UK hit 281 today , the youngest victim in England confirmed as being just 18 years old .

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Boris Johnson has once again warned that if people continue to ignore social distancing rules he would have no choice but to introduce tougher measures to enforce it.
The Prime Minister says government will now think "very actively in the next 24 hours" about "restricting movement altogether" due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
However the government has still not announced a lockdown for the UK.
Speaking at today's press briefing, when asked about when the UK will follow the strict measures taken in other countries, he said that "we don’t yet know the effects of the measures that are in place now."
“The answer is always to be guided by the science,” he said, emphasising the importance of the correct timing for a lockdown.
He added: “You have to wait until the right moment to do it.”
He urged people to stay at least two meters apart from each other when outdoors, saying that “The benefits of keeping parks open outweigh the epidemiological negatives"
But as reports of people flouting the social distancing advice, he warned this will be kept under constant review.
He said: “If people can’t stay two meters away from each other then we will look at additional measures."
However, when asked, he did not reveal what exactly these tougher restrictions could be.
Instead, he has announced a raft of shielding measures for the most vulnerable in the community.
From Monday, those identified by the NHS as at the highest risk, will be strongly advised to stay indoors for the next 12 weeks.
Those who do not have a network of friends and family to help support them during this time will have access to a community hub - overseen by the military.
Housing and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said: "some of the finest military planners in the world" will be involved in rolling out hub support and delivery of groceries to most vulnerable. He added "There will be opportunities' for volunteers to assist".
Medicines will be delivered by community pharmacies, while groceries and essential items will be delivered by local councils and food distributors working with supermarkets
These will be left on doorsteps to minimise the risk of transmission to those in isolation.
There will also be opportunities for people to volunteer to help with the efforts.
He also confirmed that initially, parcels for those identified will be free, but this may change as the service becomes more tailored to the individuals.
The news comes as the death toll in the UK hit 281 today, the youngest victim in England confirmed as being just 18 years old.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--How De Bruyne is outperforming Messi as Europe's most creative player

In purely footballing terms , Kevin de Bruyne will be more frustrated than most Manchester City players to see the season grind to a halt .
After being ruled out for most of last season through injury , De Bruyne has made up for lost time this year and has arguably been in the best form of his City career .
When the Belgian tucked away a crucial penalty at Real Madrid following a brilliant Man of the Match performance at the Bernabeu , it was a sign he has even more to give than his fine Premier League form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay fit , healthy and motivated while football is suspended - and he will do so knowing he is the most creative player in Europe this season .
De Bruyne is already leading the assist table in the Premier League with 16 , closing down on Thierry Henry 's record of 20 in one season .
His tally is also the most of any player in Europe 's top five leagues - a statistic made even more impressive when compared to the best playmakers across the continent .
De Bruyne 's 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created this season , the most of any Premier League player .
Incredibly , he has created more of these opportunities than Barcelona 's Lionel Messi ( 22 ) , but trails Thomas Muller of Bayern Munich ( 24 ) and Angel di Maria at PSG ( 32 ) , according to WhoScored.com .
While that could seem that De Bruyne is behind Muller and Di Maria creatively , another statistic shows the Belgian is leading the way and providing more meaningful chances for his teammates .
When it comes to key passes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other player in Europe , making 72 this season .
Muller is closest with 57 , level with Aston Villa 's Jack Grealish , followed by Di Maria ( 56 ) .
Messi , significantly , is not among the top six midfielders and forwards in the key passes ranks , according to WhoScored .
So De Bruyne might be creating slightly less clear cut chances than some rivals , but he is providing far more key passes than any other player and his unbeaten tally of 16 assists proves how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more goals .
Who needs Messi when you have Kevin de Bruyne ?

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In purely footballing terms, Kevin de Bruyne will be more frustrated than most Manchester City players to see the season grind to a halt.
After being ruled out for most of last season through injury, De Bruyne has made up for lost time this year and has arguably been in the best form of his City career.
When the Belgian tucked away a crucial penalty at Real Madrid following a brilliant Man of the Match performance at the Bernabeu, it was a sign he has even more to give than his fine Premier League form this season.
His task now is to stay fit, healthy and motivated while football is suspended - and he will do so knowing he is the most creative player in Europe this season.
De Bruyne is already leading the assist table in the Premier League with 16, closing down on Thierry Henry's record of 20 in one season. His tally is also the most of any player in Europe's top five leagues - a statistic made even more impressive when compared to the best playmakers across the continent.
De Bruyne's 16 assists come from 23 clear cut chances created this season, the most of any Premier League player. Incredibly, he has created more of these opportunities than Barcelona's Lionel Messi (22), but trails Thomas Muller of Bayern Munich (24) and Angel di Maria at PSG (32), according to WhoScored.com.
While that could seem that De Bruyne is behind Muller and Di Maria creatively, another statistic shows the Belgian is leading the way and providing more meaningful chances for his teammates.
When it comes to key passes, De Bruyne is streets ahead of any other player in Europe, making 72 this season. Muller is closest with 57, level with Aston Villa's Jack Grealish, followed by Di Maria (56).
Messi, significantly, is not among the top six midfielders and forwards in the key passes ranks, according to WhoScored.
So De Bruyne might be creating slightly less clear cut chances than some rivals, but he is providing far more key passes than any other player and his unbeaten tally of 16 assists proves how the quality of these passes have resulted in more goals.
Who needs Messi when you have Kevin de Bruyne?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Paul Merson slams Man United with Aubameyang transfer claim

Paul Merson has slammed Manchester United by suggesting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would only be joining them in pursuit of more money rather than to ever win trophies .
Gabonese forward Aubameyang continues to be linked with a summer move with reports suggesting a move to United could be on the cards .
The 30-year-old has also been touted as a possible target for Inter Milan and Barcelona , but Merson thinks the idea of moving to Old Trafford would only be in search of more money .
The Arsenal legend admits United are improving under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but says he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything under the Norwegian .
`` I do n't think you can say Aubameyang would be going for ambition if he went to Manchester United , '' Merson told Sky Sports .
`` He 'd be going for the money because he 's almost 31 and this would likely to be his last move .
`` At the moment , you ca n't say you are going to go to Manchester United and get guaranteed trophies .
You wo n't be able to guarantee United winning anything in the next two or three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's not ambitions , it 's the money .
`` If it was Man City or Liverpool , that would be different .
You 'd be thinking of course , he 's ambitious and he wants to win things .
`` I 'm not saying United wo n't win things , but you ca n't assure me of it .
I can assure you Man City or Liverpool will in the next few years . ''

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Paul Merson has slammed Manchester United by suggesting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would only be joining them in pursuit of more money rather than to ever win trophies.
Gabonese forward Aubameyang continues to be linked with a summer move with reports suggesting a move to United could be on the cards.
The 30-year-old has also been touted as a possible target for Inter Milan and Barcelona, but Merson thinks the idea of moving to Old Trafford would only be in search of more money.
The Arsenal legend admits United are improving under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but says he still wouldn't back them to win anything under the Norwegian.
"I don't think you can say Aubameyang would be going for ambition if he went to Manchester United," Merson told Sky Sports.
"He'd be going for the money because he's almost 31 and this would likely to be his last move.
"At the moment, you can't say you are going to go to Manchester United and get guaranteed trophies. You won't be able to guarantee United winning anything in the next two or three seasons. They are getting better but it's not ambitions, it's the money.
"If it was Man City or Liverpool, that would be different. You'd be thinking of course, he's ambitious and he wants to win things.
"I'm not saying United won't win things, but you can't assure me of it. I can assure you Man City or Liverpool will in the next few years."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Seven-year-old girl dies after being stabbed in 'random attack'

A seven-year-old girl has died after being stabbed in a 'totally unprovoked and random attack ' on Mother 's Day .
The victim was walking with her family in Queen 's Park , near Bolton town centre , on Sunday afternoon when she was stabbed .
A 30-year-old woman , who was initailly detained by a member of the public , has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody for questioning .
The woman is not known to the family of the little girl .
Police say the child sustained 'horrendous ' injuries in the attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her family and emergency services , she tragically died a short while later .
Assistant Chief Constable , Russ Jackson said : `` Words can not describe how awful this attack is .
`` The family were out in the park , enjoying the spring sun when in a totally unprovoked and random attack this little girl sustained horrendous injuries and sadly died a short while later .
`` A 30-year-old woman who was not known to the family was detained by a member of the public and then arrested by the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for murder and it is expected she will be interviewed by detectives later .
`` We are working to understand the motive for this completely random and brutal attack .
`` We understand that the woman has some history of mental illness and we are working to understand if this played any part in her motive .
`` We have sent specialist family liaison officers to support the family .
This is a family ’ s worst nightmare .
The incident is horrendous and I can not begin to imagine what the family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We are determined to quickly understand how this came to happen , leaving a young family so distraught and so devastated in an instant . ''
There was a huge emergency services response following the attack , which took place at 2.34pm .
The entire 22 acre park , which lies about a quarter of a mile to the west of the town centre , was cordoned off with dozens of police officers guarding the entrances and perimeter .
Kyra Coop was in the park at the time of the stabbing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sat on the benches near the railings , close to the big car park and the kids were playing when we saw two police officers running across the park as fast as they could .
`` Then we saw the air ambulance hovering over and landing .
`` You know when you see that it is something serious .
`` Then a girl ran over and said a little girl had been stabbed .
`` The police started coming round and asking everyone to leave , and that 's what we did .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` We had to reassure the kids as they were really upset . ''
Writing on Facebook another witness said she saw CPR being performed on the girl as two adults stood over her .
Martin Sperrin , who lives near the park , added : `` It 's horrific .
A child 's life has been taken .
`` This is the second stabbing in four months - someone was stabbed at a house party on my street .
`` It 's not a crime-ridden area , but this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by far . ''

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Chris Slater, Damon Wilkinson, Paige Oldfield)

A seven-year-old girl has died after being stabbed in a 'totally unprovoked and random attack' on Mother's Day.
The victim was walking with her family in Queen's Park, near Bolton town centre, on Sunday afternoon when she was stabbed.
A 30-year-old woman, who was initailly detained by a member of the public, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody for questioning.
The woman is not known to the family of the little girl.
(Image: MEN Media)
Police say the child sustained 'horrendous' injuries in the attack and, despite the best efforts of her family and emergency services, she tragically died a short while later.
Assistant Chief Constable, Russ Jackson said: "Words cannot describe how awful this attack is.
"The family were out in the park, enjoying the spring sun when in a totally unprovoked and random attack this little girl sustained horrendous injuries and sadly died a short while later.
"A 30-year-old woman who was not known to the family was detained by a member of the public and then arrested by the police.
"She is currently in custody for murder and it is expected she will be interviewed by detectives later.
"We are working to understand the motive for this completely random and brutal attack.
"We understand that the woman has some history of mental illness and we are working to understand if this played any part in her motive.
"We have sent specialist family liaison officers to support the family. This is a family’s worst nightmare. The incident is horrendous and I cannot begin to imagine what the family of this little girl are going through.
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"We are determined to quickly understand how this came to happen, leaving a young family so distraught and so devastated in an instant."
There was a huge emergency services response following the attack, which took place at 2.34pm.
The entire 22 acre park, which lies about a quarter of a mile to the west of the town centre, was cordoned off with dozens of police officers guarding the entrances and perimeter.
Kyra Coop was in the park at the time of the stabbing.
She said: "We were sat on the benches near the railings, close to the big car park and the kids were playing when we saw two police officers running across the park as fast as they could.
"Then we saw the air ambulance hovering over and landing.
"You know when you see that it is something serious.
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"Then a girl ran over and said a little girl had been stabbed.
"The police started coming round and asking everyone to leave, and that's what we did.
"It left us really shaken up."
"We had to reassure the kids as they were really upset."
Writing on Facebook another witness said she saw CPR being performed on the girl as two adults stood over her.
Martin Sperrin, who lives near the park, added: "It's horrific. A child's life has been taken.
"This is the second stabbing in four months - someone was stabbed at a house party on my street.
"It's not a crime-ridden area, but this is the worst thing I've heard of by far."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Madonna says coronavirus is 'the great equalizer' in bizarre video

Pop superstar Madonna has deemed coronavirus as 'the great equalizer ' in a bizarre video of herself nude in the bath .
The music legend discussed the ongoing pandemic from a rose petal bath in a video shared with millions of fans on Twitter and Instagram .
In the clip the 61-year-old Papa Do n't Preach singer sits in a luxurious-looking tub filled with petals as harp music plays in the background As Madonna voices her thoughts on the COVID-19 virus , she says it has made everyone alike .
Speaking pensively about the ongoing pandemic while instrumental music played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'That 's the thing about COVID-19 it does n't care about how rich you are , how famous you are , how funny you are , how smart you are , where you live , how old you are , what amazing stories you can tell .
`` It 's the great equalizer and what 's terrible about it is what 's great about it .
`` What 's terrible about it is it 's made us equal in many ways .
`` And what 's wonderful about it is that 's made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' She added : `` Like I used to say at the end of human nature every night , if the ship goes down , we 're all going down together . ''
She shared the video with the words `` No-Discrimination- Covid-19 !
!
# quarantine # covid_19 # staysafe # becreative # brianeno . ''
`` Omg..this is NOT an equalizer and there is NOTHING good about this virus..period , '' said one follower .
`` Stop being weird , '' said another .
`` Your comments from the bath are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another .
`` We do n't need videos like this .
If you want to help then put on your best power suit and get telling everyone to stay in , '' said another follower .
And another commented : `` She 's gon na have a right old time picking those petals out of the plughole later . ''
On Friday the megastar shared a clip of her launching into a tune using a hairbrush as a microphone as danced around her bathroom .
`` Come on , go , let ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on , vogue , I mean go ... '' she sang .
She captioned the video : `` Living in Special Times ... ... ... ... thank GOD for imagination and fried fish !
# quarantine # covid_19 # staysafe # becreative . ''

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Pop superstar Madonna has deemed coronavirus as 'the great equalizer' in a bizarre video of herself nude in the bath.
The music legend discussed the ongoing pandemic from a rose petal bath in a video shared with millions of fans on Twitter and Instagram.
In the clip the 61-year-old Papa Don't Preach singer sits in a luxurious-looking tub filled with petals as harp music plays in the background
As Madonna voices her thoughts on the COVID-19 virus, she says it has made everyone alike.
(Image: Madonna Twitter)
Speaking pensively about the ongoing pandemic while instrumental music played in the background, Madonna said: 'That's the thing about COVID-19 it doesn't care about how rich you are, how famous you are, how funny you are, how smart you are, where you live, how old you are, what amazing stories you can tell.
"It's the great equalizer and what's terrible about it is what's great about it.
"What's terrible about it is it's made us equal in many ways.
"And what's wonderful about it is that's made us all equal in many ways."
She added: "Like I used to say at the end of human nature every night, if the ship goes down, we're all going down together."
She shared the video with the words "No-Discrimination- Covid-19!! #quarantine #covid_19 #staysafe #becreative #brianeno."
"Omg..this is NOT an equalizer and there is NOTHING good about this virus..period," said one follower.
"Stop being weird," said another.
"Your comments from the bath are NOT needed or wanted," commented another.
"We don't need videos like this. If you want to help then put on your best power suit and get telling everyone to stay in," said another follower.
And another commented: "She's gonna have a right old time picking those petals out of the plughole later."
On Friday the megastar shared a clip of her launching into a tune using a hairbrush as a microphone as danced around her bathroom.
"Come on, go, let’s go eat some fried fish …come on, vogue, I mean go ..." she sang.
She captioned the video: "Living in Special Times............thank GOD for imagination and fried fish! #quarantine #covid_19 #staysafe #becreative."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Eric Bailly has solved a problem for Manchester United

Two hundred and ninety five days and 41 Manchester United matches separated the 1-1 home draw with Chelsea in April last year and their two-goal triumph at Stamford Bridge last month .
The former was a real low point for the Reds - in the midst of a prolonged run of poor form , and with central defender Eric Bailly sustaining a serious knee injury .
But the recent triumph in West London was a genuine sea-change both for the club and the player , who played his first game since returning from his lengthy rehabilitation process .
United rode @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - Harry Maguire controversially avoided a red card while two goals were chalked off for the hosts , but the Red Devils produced a magnificent defensive display of resilience and self-belief .
After an understandably shaky opening 15 minutes , Bailly was imperious .
Playing in a back three alongside Maguire and Luke Shaw , he showed why he was missed .
There were two moments which demonstrated Bailly ’ s undoubted quality .
In the first half , he robbed Michy Batshuayi of the ball in his own penalty area before a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to alleviate pressure showed his awareness and ability on the ball - something Ole Gunnar Solskjaer demands from his defenders .
The second starring moment was more conventional defending to block what appeared to be a certain Chelsea goal - Mateo Kovacic broke free behind United ’ s defence and looked certain to fire home before the Ivorian , out of nowhere , sprinted into the camera frame to provide a goal-saving block .
After the game , Solskjaer described the piece of play as ‘ out-of-this-world ’ .
Bailly was Jose Mourinho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four years ago - the Portuguese boss knew the team required more physicality and dynamism , two qualities which the Ivorian instantly brings to the table .
Unlike the more languid and self-assured Victor Lindelof , Bailly is a strong and commanding defender while also possessing a remarkable burst of acceleration .
This quality set is particularly important for games in which United are likely to dominate possession and push their defence higher up the pitch .
The space left in behind the back-line - and especially on a spacious Old Trafford pitch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Bailly ’ s on Kovacic at the Bridge , are vital to snuff out counter-punches from visiting teams .
No other central defender at the club possesses such quick recovery times .
Under Solskjaer , United have shown flexibility between playing a conventional flat back four and a 3-5-2 system , incorporating three central defenders and two wing-backs .
Brandon Williams and Aaron Wan-Bissaka proved their suitability for such positions in the recent victories over Chelsea and Manchester City .
Shaw has impressed on the left-side of a three , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United cede possession to .
Captain Maguire marshals the middle with Bailly and Lindelof the main contenders for the final position , with Axel Tuanzebe another candidate .
It is a system which works well as any of the three central defenders are comfortable of advancing with the ball at their feet and playing it into midfield .
This transition phase allows United to play their way out of the back whilst minimising risks .
Bailly knows he has a fight on his hands for a regular first-team position but he possesses the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these systems .
This flexibility should ensure that , if he steers clear of injuries , he will be able to secure a prominent role for the Red Devils going forward .

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Two hundred and ninety five days and 41 Manchester United matches separated the 1-1 home draw with Chelsea in April last year and their two-goal triumph at Stamford Bridge last month.
The former was a real low point for the Reds - in the midst of a prolonged run of poor form, and with central defender Eric Bailly sustaining a serious knee injury.
But the recent triumph in West London was a genuine sea-change both for the club and the player, who played his first game since returning from his lengthy rehabilitation process.
Back with a bang
United rode their luck at times at the Blues - Harry Maguire controversially avoided a red card while two goals were chalked off for the hosts, but the Red Devils produced a magnificent defensive display of resilience and self-belief. After an understandably shaky opening 15 minutes, Bailly was imperious. Playing in a back three alongside Maguire and Luke Shaw, he showed why he was missed.
(Image: 2020 Getty Images)
There were two moments which demonstrated Bailly’s undoubted quality. In the first half, he robbed Michy Batshuayi of the ball in his own penalty area before a cheeky dummy and run up the pitch to alleviate pressure showed his awareness and ability on the ball - something Ole Gunnar Solskjaer demands from his defenders. The second starring moment was more conventional defending to block what appeared to be a certain Chelsea goal - Mateo Kovacic broke free behind United’s defence and looked certain to fire home before the Ivorian, out of nowhere, sprinted into the camera frame to provide a goal-saving block. After the game, Solskjaer described the piece of play as ‘out-of-this-world’.
Physical attributes
Bailly was Jose Mourinho’s first signing at United almost four years ago - the Portuguese boss knew the team required more physicality and dynamism, two qualities which the Ivorian instantly brings to the table. Unlike the more languid and self-assured Victor Lindelof, Bailly is a strong and commanding defender while also possessing a remarkable burst of acceleration.
This quality set is particularly important for games in which United are likely to dominate possession and push their defence higher up the pitch. The space left in behind the back-line - and especially on a spacious Old Trafford pitch - means that quick recoveries, such as Bailly’s on Kovacic at the Bridge, are vital to snuff out counter-punches from visiting teams. No other central defender at the club possesses such quick recovery times.
Central defensive options
Under Solskjaer, United have shown flexibility between playing a conventional flat back four and a 3-5-2 system, incorporating three central defenders and two wing-backs. Brandon Williams and Aaron Wan-Bissaka proved their suitability for such positions in the recent victories over Chelsea and Manchester City. Shaw has impressed on the left-side of a three, which has worked with great success against teams who United cede possession to.
Captain Maguire marshals the middle with Bailly and Lindelof the main contenders for the final position, with Axel Tuanzebe another candidate. It is a system which works well as any of the three central defenders are comfortable of advancing with the ball at their feet and playing it into midfield. This transition phase allows United to play their way out of the back whilst minimising risks.
Bailly knows he has a fight on his hands for a regular first-team position but he possesses the attributes to make him comfortable in both of these systems. This flexibility should ensure that, if he steers clear of injuries, he will be able to secure a prominent role for the Red Devils going forward.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Man City would be perfect team for 'final four' - Madrid win proved it

UEFA are doing all they can to ensure this season 's Champions League and Europa League tournaments draw to a natural close .
There are still 12 teams remaining in Europe ’ s premier club competition and plenty of football still to be played under the original format .
One idea that has been proposed is that the Round of 16 and quarter-final stages are completed as planned , before a ‘ final four ’ format is staged in Istanbul .
That would significantly reduce the timescale of the competition , with three matches - two one-off semi-final games and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter of days .
This year ’ s competition is as open as it has been in many years , with many of the continent ’ s usual heavyweights going through fallow periods .
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid have fallen short of their standards in recent years and while Italian champions Juventus are currently a frontrunner , there are plenty of question marks over their direction under coach Maurizio Sarri .
Liverpool - who have reached each of the last two finals - were widely backed to continue their success in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the field wide open .
Possibly the most relieved club to see Jurgen Klopp ’ s side ’ s exit the competition will be Manchester City , who have struggled against the Reds in recent seasons .
Pep Guardiola ’ s side were beaten 3-1 at Anfield earlier this season in the Premier League , and suffered defeat against the Reds three times in the 2017/18 campaign , including both of their quarter-final ties .
They are the one side who City will be delighted are eliminated .
The Citizens are more aware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European stage in recent years .
With two record-breaking Premier League campaigns in succession and a four league titles in eight seasons , they will be aware that their domestic dominance has not translated onto the European stage .
Their best performance in the competition came under Manuel Pellegrini , when they reached the semi-final stage in 2016 .
Defeats to Monaco , Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in Guardiola ’ s three campaigns at the club were hugely underwhelming with each loss exposing the flaws .
Having won the competition twice with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Champions League in nine seasons .
From the Blaugrana ’ s harrowing semi-final defeat to Chelsea in 2012 to falling short with Bayern Munich and not fulfilling the expectations of City , the pressure is on Guardiola to deliver to re-establish his credentials as the greatest tactician in world football .
There is little doubt that this year is a unique opportunity for Guardiola and City to enjoy a historic triumph in the competition .
With Liverpool gone and no expectation on any league game , all efforts can be focused on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Munich , there does not appear to be any side who possesses the talent , cohesion , belief and winning mentality that has been evident at City over the years .
Once the outsiders , the blue half of Manchester are now established in the Champions League knockout stages while the upstarts of RB Leipzig and Atalanta - both in the knockout stages for the first time in their histories - are making serious inroads .
Like City , Paris Saint-Germain have consistently crumbled under the expectation and intensity of this stage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are significantly off the pace domestically .
This is City ’ s best opportunity yet .
This was highlighted by Guardiola ’ s team triumphing at Real Madrid .
It was not just the result itself but the manner of the outcome .
Tactically adapting their game to contain rather than exploit and , crucially , coming from behind to win .
It would have been easy , when Isco opened the scoring for an unimpressive Madrid on the hour mark , for the visitors to start feeling sorry for themselves and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spell saw to vital away goals scored , the expulsion of Sergio Ramos and the total turnaround of the tie .
The performance combined both the ability and maturity required to truly succeed on the European stage - displaying tactical flexibility and a winning mentality which has been absent in recent seasons .
Triumphing through adversity - recovering from the blow of losing central defender Aymeric Laporte in the opening half - has eluded City for many years but appears to now be established .
A hugely difficult season both on and off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increasingly probable to provide their defining triumph .

UEFA are doing all they can to ensure this season's Champions League and Europa League tournaments draw to a natural close. There are still 12 teams remaining in Europe’s premier club competition and plenty of football still to be played under the original format.
One idea that has been proposed is that the Round of 16 and quarter-final stages are completed as planned, before a ‘final four’ format is staged in Istanbul. That would significantly reduce the timescale of the competition, with three matches - two one-off semi-final games and the showpiece - being held over a matter of days.
Few standout teams
This year’s competition is as open as it has been in many years, with many of the continent’s usual heavyweights going through fallow periods. Both Barcelona and Real Madrid have fallen short of their standards in recent years and while Italian champions Juventus are currently a frontrunner, there are plenty of question marks over their direction under coach Maurizio Sarri.
Liverpool - who have reached each of the last two finals - were widely backed to continue their success in the competition but their shock elimination has blown the field wide open. Possibly the most relieved club to see Jurgen Klopp’s side’s exit the competition will be Manchester City, who have struggled against the Reds in recent seasons.
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Pep Guardiola’s side were beaten 3-1 at Anfield earlier this season in the Premier League, and suffered defeat against the Reds three times in the 2017/18 campaign, including both of their quarter-final ties. They are the one side who City will be delighted are eliminated.
Guardiola desperate to break European drought
The Citizens are more aware than anyone that they have underperformed on the European stage in recent years. With two record-breaking Premier League campaigns in succession and a four league titles in eight seasons, they will be aware that their domestic dominance has not translated onto the European stage.
Their best performance in the competition came under Manuel Pellegrini, when they reached the semi-final stage in 2016. Defeats to Monaco, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in Guardiola’s three campaigns at the club were hugely underwhelming with each loss exposing the flaws.
Having won the competition twice with Barcelona, Guardiola has not triumphed in the Champions League in nine seasons. From the Blaugrana’s harrowing semi-final defeat to Chelsea in 2012 to falling short with Bayern Munich and not fulfilling the expectations of City, the pressure is on Guardiola to deliver to re-establish his credentials as the greatest tactician in world football.
City credentials
There is little doubt that this year is a unique opportunity for Guardiola and City to enjoy a historic triumph in the competition. With Liverpool gone and no expectation on any league game, all efforts can be focused on delivering European glory.
Aside from Bayern Munich, there does not appear to be any side who possesses the talent, cohesion, belief and winning mentality that has been evident at City over the years. Once the outsiders, the blue half of Manchester are now established in the Champions League knockout stages while the upstarts of RB Leipzig and Atalanta - both in the knockout stages for the first time in their histories - are making serious inroads.
Like City, Paris Saint-Germain have consistently crumbled under the expectation and intensity of this stage, while Atletico Madrid, Lyon and Chelsea are significantly off the pace domestically. This is City’s best opportunity yet.
Madrid milestone
This was highlighted by Guardiola’s team triumphing at Real Madrid. It was not just the result itself but the manner of the outcome. Tactically adapting their game to contain rather than exploit and, crucially, coming from behind to win.
It would have been easy, when Isco opened the scoring for an unimpressive Madrid on the hour mark, for the visitors to start feeling sorry for themselves and to let history repeat itself. An eight-minute spell saw to vital away goals scored, the expulsion of Sergio Ramos and the total turnaround of the tie.
The performance combined both the ability and maturity required to truly succeed on the European stage - displaying tactical flexibility and a winning mentality which has been absent in recent seasons. Triumphing through adversity - recovering from the blow of losing central defender Aymeric Laporte in the opening half - has eluded City for many years but appears to now be established.
A hugely difficult season both on and off the pitch for the club now appears increasingly probable to provide their defining triumph.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Your heartwarming Mother's Day messages to mums in Manchester

This year Mother 's Day looks like a very different event .
Instead of uniting together for a physical meal , many families have found themselves unable to meet up and enjoy the occasion , due to the coronavirus self-isolation guidelines which have been set out by the Government .
It 's a difficult time for parents , grandparents and children , and hopefully the last time we 'll ever have to experience a Mother 's Day like it .
But , in the hope of lifting spirits a little , and spreading some love , we asked our readers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their mums .
As usual , you lot did n't disappoint , and it 's clear that the Mancunian spirit is still live and kicking , and wo n't be dampened by coronavirus .
That 's why we love you .
Here are some of the best comments we 've received ( we 've not been able to feature them all , but you can find them all on our Facebook page here , and add your own if you feel like it ) .
Deanne Howarth said : `` Happy Mothers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's been in hospital for 3 months after contracting pneumonia & sepsis ( shes also a stroke survivor and has lost use of her right side & speech ) she 's allowed 1 visitor an hour currently .
I want you to know how much we all love you & miss you & Immy ca n't wait to do arts & crafts with you ( which will no doubt involve glitter ) and Lucas wants to show you his youtube channel lol ) .
Love you lots the famalamadingdong xxxx . ''
Caroline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to my mother Mary Moloney ... see you as soon as I can ... love you forever and back n a day xxx '' Tracy Ward said : `` Happy mother 's day to my mum who is in isolation with COPD so I ca n't visit her .
First time ever .
Love u mum .
Stay safe . ''
Brahma Mohanty said : `` Happy Mother ’ s Day to my mum though sadly I can ’ t say this to her in person : she passed away very unexpectedly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Needless to say today is hard for me and especially given what is going on right now .
Happy Mother ’ s to all mums wherever they are , they never truly leave us . ''
Kerry Hallam said : `` Happy Mother ’ s Day mum Carol Hallam , just want you to know how much you mean to us all and how much we appreciate you MUM dad will be looking down your loving husband , so proud each and everyone of us love u always .
Love Michelle , Sarah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clair xxxxx your grandchildren and great grand-children xxxxx . ''
Lia Elizabeth said : `` I am with my family living in Perth , Australia .
I won ’ t get to see my mum for Mother ’ s Day and who knows when I will get to see her again now .
All my love mummy beryl you are one in 300 million and words will never express how much I appreciate everything you have done for us or how much we love you more than the stars in the sky xx @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'd like to wish my wonderful mum a very happy mother 's day , she 's simply the best , my mum is correctly in a nursing home in Alderley Edge which is on Lock down , which is very sad but on the positive note its the safest thing for her .
Love you lots mum xx . ''
Alison Richardson said : `` Happy Mother ’ s Day to an inspirational lady my Mum .
She is the most caring and loving Mum you could wish for always putting everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much and can ’ t wait for this to be all over so I can see you again . ''
Helen Power said : `` Happy mothers day to my mam in heaven love and miss you always and for ever . ''

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This year Mother's Day looks like a very different event. Instead of uniting together for a physical meal, many families have found themselves unable to meet up and enjoy the occasion, due to the coronavirus self-isolation guidelines which have been set out by the Government.
It's a difficult time for parents, grandparents and children, and hopefully the last time we'll ever have to experience a Mother's Day like it.
But, in the hope of lifting spirits a little, and spreading some love, we asked our readers to send in their messages of celebration for their mums.
As usual, you lot didn't disappoint, and it's clear that the Mancunian spirit is still live and kicking, and won't be dampened by coronavirus. That's why we love you.
Here are some of the best comments we've received (we've not been able to feature them all, but you can find them all on our Facebook page here, and add your own if you feel like it).
Deanne Howarth said: "Happy Mothers Day to my lovely mum. She's been in hospital for 3 months after contracting pneumonia & sepsis (shes also a stroke survivor and has lost use of her right side & speech) she's allowed 1 visitor an hour currently. I want you to know how much we all love you & miss you & Immy can't wait to do arts & crafts with you (which will no doubt involve glitter) and Lucas wants to show you his youtube channel lol). Love you lots the famalamadingdong xxxx."
Caroline Hunt said: "Happy mothers day to my mother Mary Moloney...see you as soon as I can...love you forever and back n a day xxx"
Tracy Ward said: "Happy mother's day to my mum who is in isolation with COPD so I can't visit her. First time ever. Love u mum. Stay safe."
Brahma Mohanty said: "Happy Mother’s Day to my mum though sadly I can’t say this to her in person: she passed away very unexpectedly and tragically just over six months ago. Needless to say today is hard for me and especially given what is going on right now. Happy Mother’s to all mums wherever they are, they never truly leave us."
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Kerry Hallam said: "Happy Mother’s Day mum Carol Hallam, just want you to know how much you mean to us all and how much we appreciate you MUM dad will be looking down your loving husband , so proud each and everyone of us love u always. Love Michelle ,Sarah ,Lisa, kerry, Mark and clair xxxxx your grandchildren and great grand-children xxxxx."
Lia Elizabeth said: "I am with my family living in Perth, Australia. I won’t get to see my mum for Mother’s Day and who knows when I will get to see her again now. All my love mummy beryl you are one in 300 million and words will never express how much I appreciate everything you have done for us or how much we love you more than the stars in the sky xx."
Linda Walsh said: "I'd like to wish my wonderful mum a very happy mother's day, she's simply the best, my mum is correctly in a nursing home in Alderley Edge which is on Lock down, which is very sad but on the positive note its the safest thing for her. Love you lots mum xx."
Alison Richardson said: "Happy Mother’s Day to an inspirational lady my Mum. She is the most caring and loving Mum you could wish for always putting everyone else first. I love you so much and can’t wait for this to be all over so I can see you again."
Helen Power said: "Happy mothers day to my mam in heaven love and miss you always and for ever."
Happy Mother's day, Manchester.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Loose Women and Lorraine axed because of coronavirus

ITV 's popular daytime shows Lorraine and Loose Women will stop broadcasting from tomorrow due to the coronavirus outbreak .
To curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus ITV says it has decided to shelve the chat show Lorraine , presented by Lorraine Kelly , and its afternoon panel show Loose Women .
But Good Morning Britain and This Morning , hosted by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby , will keep running as usual .
A spokesman for ITV Daytime said : `` ITV Daytime has taken the decision to stop broadcasting Lorraine and Loose Women live from Monday 23rd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made to minimise the number of staff travelling in and out of our studios and working together on shift at any one time . ''
They added : `` We 're focusing our efforts on providing to viewers the latest news on the rapidly changing situation which aims to offer some stability and continuity in all our lives whilst so many of us are at home right now .
`` That ’ s why we have taken this tough decision to protect our GMB News programme in the morning and keep This Morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
From Monday ITV will be running an extended version of Good Morning Britain from 6am until 10am .
At 9am Lorraine will join Piers Morgan in the Good Morning Britain studio for the last hour and hand over to the This Morning studio with Phillip and Holly from 10am until 1230pm .
ITV will then run some its 'most favourite ' repeat episodes of Loose Women from 12.30pm to 1.30pm 'to give viewers something to smile about each day at lunchtime . '
Explaining the move further ITV said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the last week and these changes will enable us to reduce them further and help us build further resilience with the aim of Daytime content continuing to air for as long as possible .
`` Safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved with our programmes is our priority and in this dynamically developing situation we will obviously continue to review these new arrangements on a day by day basis and follow at all times the latest PHE and WHO guidelines . ''
ITV has also suspended filming on Coronation Street and Emmerdale due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two flagship soaps has been stopped with immediate effect .

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ITV's popular daytime shows Lorraine and Loose Women will stop broadcasting from tomorrow due to the coronavirus outbreak.
To curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus ITV says it has decided to shelve the chat show Lorraine, presented by Lorraine Kelly, and its afternoon panel show Loose Women.
But Good Morning Britain and This Morning, hosted by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, will keep running as usual.
A spokesman for ITV Daytime said: "ITV Daytime has taken the decision to stop broadcasting Lorraine and Loose Women live from Monday 23rd March.
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"This decision has been made to minimise the number of staff travelling in and out of our studios and working together on shift at any one time."
They added: "We're focusing our efforts on providing to viewers the latest news on the rapidly changing situation which aims to offer some stability and continuity in all our lives whilst so many of us are at home right now.
"That’s why we have taken this tough decision to protect our GMB News programme in the morning and keep This Morning on air for as long as possible."
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From Monday ITV will be running an extended version of Good Morning Britain from 6am until 10am.
At 9am Lorraine will join Piers Morgan in the Good Morning Britain studio for the last hour and hand over to the This Morning studio with Phillip and Holly from 10am until 1230pm.
ITV will then run some its 'most favourite' repeat episodes of Loose Women from 12.30pm to 1.30pm 'to give viewers something to smile about each day at lunchtime.'
Explaining the move further ITV said: "We have been reducing our crew numbers over the last week and these changes will enable us to reduce them further and help us build further resilience with the aim of Daytime content continuing to air for as long as possible.
"Safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved with our programmes is our priority and in this dynamically developing situation we will obviously continue to review these new arrangements on a day by day basis and follow at all times the latest PHE and WHO guidelines."
ITV has also suspended filming on Coronation Street and Emmerdale due to the outbreak.
Production on the two flagship soaps has been stopped with immediate effect.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Love Island looks set to be axed because of coronavirus

Hit dating show Love Island looks set to be axed amid the coronavirus crisis .
The future of the next series , which is set in Mallorca each summer , looks uncertain with flights being cancelled and self isolation and social distancing in effect .
As the potentially deadly virus grips the world ITV is due to hold crisis talks about the best plan of action and if it should go ahead , according to The Sun .
Love Island starred celebrities in 2005 and 2006 and returned to our screens featuring members of the public , and presented by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier this year its first winter edition was screened , set in South Africa instead of Mallorca and presented by Laura Whitmore .
Paige Turley and Finley Tapp were crowned the winners of the show , winning £50,000 to split between them .
`` Me now realising we might not get summer love island because of coronavirus , '' tweeted one fan with a sad-face emoji .
In 2018 the show won a BAFTA Award for Best Reality and Constructed Factual Show .
Love Island has a group of single contestants , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolation from the outside world in a villa in Mallorca under video surveillance with the aim of finding love .
The Islanders must be 'coupled up ' with another Islander in a bid to win £50,000 .
Over the duration of the series they are forced to 're-couple ' where they can choose to remain in their current pairing or swap .
Islanders who remain single after the re-couplings are eliminated and dumped from the island .

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Hit dating show Love Island looks set to be axed amid the coronavirus crisis.
The future of the next series, which is set in Mallorca each summer, looks uncertain with flights being cancelled and self isolation and social distancing in effect.
As the potentially deadly virus grips the world ITV is due to hold crisis talks about the best plan of action and if it should go ahead, according to The Sun.
(Image: ITV)
Love Island starred celebrities in 2005 and 2006 and returned to our screens featuring members of the public, and presented by the late Caroline Flack, in 2015.
Earlier this year its first winter edition was screened, set in South Africa instead of Mallorca and presented by Laura Whitmore.
Paige Turley and Finley Tapp were crowned the winners of the show, winning £50,000 to split between them.
(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
"Me now realising we might not get summer love island because of coronavirus," tweeted one fan with a sad-face emoji.
In 2018 the show won a BAFTA Award for Best Reality and Constructed Factual Show.
Love Island has a group of single contestants, referred to as Islanders, living in isolation from the outside world in a villa in Mallorca under video surveillance with the aim of finding love.
The Islanders must be 'coupled up' with another Islander in a bid to win £50,000.
Over the duration of the series they are forced to 're-couple' where they can choose to remain in their current pairing or swap.
Islanders who remain single after the re-couplings are eliminated and dumped from the island.
ITV has declined to comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Asda, Morrisons, Co-Op and Waitrose urgently recall food products

Four of the UK 's major supermarkets have issued product recalls this weekend , over fears they may not be safe for human consumption .
All of the affected items have been removed from shelves , and shoppers are being urged not to consume them , and instead return them to the store in which they were bought for a full refund .
The recall statements have been made by the Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) , which has urged shoppers to return items to their point of purchase or not to use .
However , if shoppers do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are advised to follow the social distancing guidelines which have been set out by the government .
The affected products are as follows .
Co-Op has recalled Frozen Hash Browns over fears they may contain pieces of white plastic .
The possible presence of plastic makes the product unsafe to eat .
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling the product .
These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not eat it .
Instead , return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund .
Mizkan Euro Ltd is recalling Branston Pickle products because they may contain pieces of plastic .
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them .
Instead , return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund .
Best before Apr 2021 , May 2021 Best before May 2021 Food For Progress are recalling ‘ Oumph !
The Burger as a small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of milk being found in the product .
Milk is not declared on the label , which means this product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
No other date codes or products are affected .
If you have purchased Oumph !
The Burger with BBE 22/07/2021 do not eat the product , please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund .
You do not need your receipt .
Amy ’ s Kitchen has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the packs may contain metal shavings .
The presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat .
Amy ’ s Kitchen is recalling the above product .
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product .
These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product .
If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it .
Instead , return it to the store from where it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miami Burger is recalling Classic Miami Burgers and True Veg Burgers because they may contain milk which is not mentioned on their labels .
This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents .
If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not consume them .
Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund .

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Four of the UK's major supermarkets have issued product recalls this weekend, over fears they may not be safe for human consumption.
All of the affected items have been removed from shelves, and shoppers are being urged not to consume them, and instead return them to the store in which they were bought for a full refund.
The recall statements have been made by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which has urged shoppers to return items to their point of purchase or not to use.
However, if shoppers do wish to return the products, they are advised to follow the social distancing guidelines which have been set out by the government.
The affected products are as follows.
Hash Browns - Co-Op
Co-Op has recalled Frozen Hash Browns over fears they may contain pieces of white plastic.
The possible presence of plastic makes the product unsafe to eat.
Pack size 700g
Best before July 2021
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling the product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Branston Pickle - ASDA, Morrisons and Waitrose
Mizkan Euro Ltd is recalling Branston Pickle products because they may contain pieces of plastic.
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
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Branston Original Sweet Pickle
Pack size 280g
Best before Jan 2022
Branston Original Sweet Pickle
Pack size 360g
Best before Jan 2022, Feb 2022
Branston Original Sweet Pickle
Pack size 520g
Best before Jan 2022, Feb 2022
Branston Original Pickle
Pack size 2.55kg
Best before Apr 2021, May 2021
Branston Original Pickle
Pack size 310g
Best before Jan 2022, Feb 2022
Branston Small Chunk
Pack size 2.55kg
Best before May 2021
Branston Small Chunk
Pack size 520g
Best before Feb 2022, Mar 2022
Branston Small Chunk
Pack size 360g
Best before Feb 2022
Branston Squeezy Smooth Pickle
Pack size 355g
Best before Jan 2022
Branston Smooth Pickle
Pack size 370g
Best before Jan 2022, Feb 2022
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Oumph! The Burger
Food For Progress are recalling ‘Oumph! The Burger as a small number of packs due to possible traces of milk being found in the product.
Milk is not declared on the label, which means this product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
No other date codes or products are affected.
Date Code: 22/07/2021
If you have purchased Oumph! The Burger with BBE 22/07/2021 do not eat the product, please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt.
Lasagne - Amy's Kitchen
Amy’s Kitchen has recalled Gluten Free Vegetable Lasagne over fears the packs may contain metal shavings.
Pack size 255g
Batch code 30-K269
Best before November 2021
The presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat.
Amy’s Kitchen is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.
If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Classic Miami Burgers - Morrisons
Miami Burger is recalling Classic Miami Burgers and True Veg Burgers because they may contain milk which is not mentioned on their labels.
This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Product details
Classic Miami Burgers
Pack size: 2 x 100 g
Batch code: 2019211
Best-before date: 30 January 2021
True Veg Burgers
Pack size: 2 x 110 g
Batch code: 2019193
Best-before date: 12 January 2021
If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not consume them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Ighalo has overtaken Kane for what Man United need in a striker

Odion Ighalo to Manchester United was arguably the most talked about Premier League signing of the January 2020 window , not because of his quality or prestige - but because of the unexpected nature of the situation .
The Nigerian ’ s time at Watford was no doubt excellent overall , his partnership with Troy Deeney in the 2015-16 season was a force to be reckoned with , and caused numerous managers to adapt their gameplan to deal with the two powerful strikers .
His touch , his strength and - most importantly - his finish could be relied on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his form tailed off - a crime that many Premier League strikers are guilty of , and he was sold to Changchun Yatai in China .
In comparison , United have - for many summers - also been linked to England captain and Tottenham star , Harry Kane .
Since bursting onto the scene in 2014 , Kane hasn ’ t looked back - helping to guide Spurs to four consecutive top-four finishes under Mauricio Pochettino .
While Kane is no doubt the better striker of the two , do his injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the more sensible transfer option for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and United ?
Ighalo ’ s impact since his arrival has exceeded expectations .
While many rival fans likely had memes at the ready , the Nigerian has brought a level of experience and know-how to a young , depleted front line that few expected .
Since the departure of Romelu Lukaku , the Reds have lacked a presence up front to hold the ball up and bring other attacking players into the game .
While Marcus Rashford has handled the weight of goalscoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t suited to playing with his back to goal , with the Englishman ’ s preference to run in behind and take on an opponent ; a reason that many feel he is still best suited to the left wing - where United ’ s second choice striker pre-Ighalo , Anthony Martial plays .
Ighalo ’ s arrival has not only lessened the goalscoring burden on Rashford , Martial and Mason Greenwood , but his experience will help to mould all three into better strikers .
While he may not be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many teams at Vicarage Road four years ago , a new aspect to his game has added a new dimension to the play of Solskjaer ’ s team as well .
On the other hand , Kane is arguably the most complete striker in Europe behind Robert Lewandowski .
He can hold it up , he can score from range , his goals are a mix of both feet and his head , and his leadership qualities have grown greatly since replacing Emmanuel Adebayor and Roberto Soldado as Spurs ’ main man up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals and 20 assists in just 201 Premier League games ( 0.68 goals per game ) are phenomenal numbers for any striker , let alone a striker who has been overplayed by a side who don ’ t traditionally belong in the Premier League ’ s top four .
The question for United is - is Kane worth upwards of the £150 million that Daniel Levy will no doubt command for his services , especially because of his recent ankle and hamstring troubles ?
Or are United better off going with the lower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club since his childhood in Lagos , and is a cheaper alternative to Kane .
While he won ’ t bring the quality of the England captain , he will allow for Rashford , Martial and Greenwood to flourish - supporting them as an alternative option for Solskjaer to use off the bench and as a squad player .
He will be 31 in June and likely have another two years left in him at best , after which United will have a better idea on how the three younger strikers will progress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to pursue a younger superstar such as Erling Haaland , who turns 20 in July .
Ighalo ’ s signing may have been mocked in January , but it could turn out to be an astute piece of business that helps United ’ s strikeforce long beyond the day he leaves the club .

Odion Ighalo to Manchester United was arguably the most talked about Premier League signing of the January 2020 window, not because of his quality or prestige - but because of the unexpected nature of the situation.
The Nigerian’s time at Watford was no doubt excellent overall, his partnership with Troy Deeney in the 2015-16 season was a force to be reckoned with, and caused numerous managers to adapt their gameplan to deal with the two powerful strikers. His touch, his strength and - most importantly - his finish could be relied on in every situation that year. However, his form tailed off - a crime that many Premier League strikers are guilty of, and he was sold to Changchun Yatai in China.
In comparison, United have - for many summers - also been linked to England captain and Tottenham star, Harry Kane.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2014, Kane hasn’t looked back - helping to guide Spurs to four consecutive top-four finishes under Mauricio Pochettino. While Kane is no doubt the better striker of the two, do his injuries and undoubted mammoth price tag make Ighalo the more sensible transfer option for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and United?
Ighalo’s impact since his arrival has exceeded expectations. While many rival fans likely had memes at the ready, the Nigerian has brought a level of experience and know-how to a young, depleted front line that few expected. Since the departure of Romelu Lukaku, the Reds have lacked a presence up front to hold the ball up and bring other attacking players into the game.
While Marcus Rashford has handled the weight of goalscoring responsibility very well, his game isn’t suited to playing with his back to goal, with the Englishman’s preference to run in behind and take on an opponent; a reason that many feel he is still best suited to the left wing - where United’s second choice striker pre-Ighalo, Anthony Martial plays.
Ighalo’s arrival has not only lessened the goalscoring burden on Rashford, Martial and Mason Greenwood, but his experience will help to mould all three into better strikers. While he may not be the pacey and prolific Ighalo that tore up many teams at Vicarage Road four years ago, a new aspect to his game has added a new dimension to the play of Solskjaer’s team as well.
On the other hand, Kane is arguably the most complete striker in Europe behind Robert Lewandowski. He can hold it up, he can score from range, his goals are a mix of both feet and his head, and his leadership qualities have grown greatly since replacing Emmanuel Adebayor and Roberto Soldado as Spurs’ main man up front, aged just 21. 136 goals and 20 assists in just 201 Premier League games (0.68 goals per game) are phenomenal numbers for any striker, let alone a striker who has been overplayed by a side who don’t traditionally belong in the Premier League’s top four.
The question for United is - is Kane worth upwards of the £150 million that Daniel Levy will no doubt command for his services, especially because of his recent ankle and hamstring troubles? Or are United better off going with the lower risk Ighalo - who has adored the club since his childhood in Lagos, and is a cheaper alternative to Kane.
While he won’t bring the quality of the England captain, he will allow for Rashford, Martial and Greenwood to flourish - supporting them as an alternative option for Solskjaer to use off the bench and as a squad player. He will be 31 in June and likely have another two years left in him at best, after which United will have a better idea on how the three younger strikers will progress in their careers - and gives them time to pursue a younger superstar such as Erling Haaland, who turns 20 in July.
Ighalo’s signing may have been mocked in January, but it could turn out to be an astute piece of business that helps United’s strikeforce long beyond the day he leaves the club.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--UK coronavirus death toll rises to 281

UK coronavirus death toll rises to 281

The number of people who have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus has hit 281 .
The death toll has jumped by 48 in 24 hours .
There are now 5,683 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the UK - up from 5,018 yesterday .
A statement from the Department of Health said : `` As of 9am on 22 March 2020 , 78,340 people have been tested in the UK , of which 72,657 were confirmed negative and 5,683 were confirmed positive .
`` 281 patients in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced 71 new cases of coronavirus and a further seven deaths .
Northern Ireland today reported its second death , while Scotland 's death toll reached 10 .
Yesterday , PM Mr Johnson admitted the NHS could well be 'overwhelmed ' like the Italian health system in just a fortnight .
He said the UK was just 'two or three ' weeks behind Italy , which yesterday recorded almost 800 deaths in just 24 hours .
As a result , up to 1.5 million people in England who face the highest risk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strongly advised they should shield themselves and stay at home .
The advice came as the government warned the coronavirus outbreak is accelerating .

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The number of people who have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus has hit 281.
The death toll has jumped by 48 in 24 hours.
There are now 5,683 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the UK - up from 5,018 yesterday.
A statement from the Department of Health said: "As of 9am on 22 March 2020, 78,340 people have been tested in the UK, of which 72,657 were confirmed negative and 5,683 were confirmed positive.
"281 patients in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have died."
It comes after Wales announced 71 new cases of coronavirus and a further seven deaths.
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Northern Ireland today reported its second death, while Scotland's death toll reached 10.
Yesterday, PM Mr Johnson admitted the NHS could well be 'overwhelmed' like the Italian health system in just a fortnight.
He said the UK was just 'two or three' weeks behind Italy, which yesterday recorded almost 800 deaths in just 24 hours.
As a result, up to 1.5 million people in England who face the highest risk of being hospitalised by the coronavirus have been strongly advised they should shield themselves and stay at home.
The advice came as the government warned the coronavirus outbreak is accelerating.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has done what Anthony Martial did

It has been the dream start to life at Manchester United for Bruno Fernandes .
His arrival in January has @ @ @ @ @ unbeaten run in all competitions , with the Portuguese midfielder integral to the success under @ @ @ @ @ impressed on his debut against Wolves on January 29 before playing a pivotal role as @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea in February .
A week later Fernandes got both a goal and an assist @ @ @ @ @ Watford 3-0 at Old Trafford , and was crowned Premier League player of the month @ @ @ @ @ That accolade saw Fernandes become just the 12th player to win the award within a @ @ @ @ @ in the English top-flight , and only the second United player following on from Anthony @ @ @ @ @ incredible impact the future looks bright for Fernandes , but he has already secured himself @ @ @ @ @ the likes of David Ginola , Teddy Sheringham and Diego Costa .
Players to have @ @ @ @ @ the month within one month of making Premier League debut

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It has been the dream start to life at Manchester United for Bruno Fernandes.
His arrival in January has coincided with an incredible 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions, with the Portuguese midfielder integral to the success under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Fernandes impressed on his debut against Wolves on January 29 before playing a pivotal role as United won 2-0 away at Chelsea in February.
A week later Fernandes got both a goal and an assist as his side eased past Watford 3-0 at Old Trafford, and was crowned Premier League player of the month for his immediate impact.
That accolade saw Fernandes become just the 12th player to win the award within a month of making their debut in the English top-flight, and only the second United player following on from Anthony Martial.
With just an incredible impact the future looks bright for Fernandes, but he has already secured himself in the history books alongside the likes of David Ginola, Teddy Sheringham and Diego Costa.
Players to have won Premier League player of the month within one month of making Premier League debut
Jurgen Klinsmann - August 1994 (Tottenham)
David Ginola - August 1995 (Newcastle)
Patrik Berger - September 1996 (Liverpool)
Robbie Keane - August 1999 (Coventry)
Teddy Sheringham - August 2003 (Portsmouth)
Darren Bent - August 2005 (Charlton)
Steven Fletcher - September 2012 (Sunderland)
Diego Costa - August 2014 (Chelsea)
Andre Ayew - August 2015 (Swansea)
Anthony Martial - September 2015 (United)
Teemu Pukki - August 2019 (Norwich)
Bruno Fernandes - February 2020 (United)