themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Person hit by train causes delays on West Coast Main Line

There are delays to rail services on the West Coast Main Line after a person was hit by a train .
National Rail said the incident happened between Lancaster and Preston earlier tonight .
As a result , 'all lines are blocked ' between the stations and services are expected to be delayed by up to 90 minutes .
The delay is expected until the end of service tonight .
National Rail said the incident is affecting Avanti West Coast routes between London Euston and Glasgow/Edinburgh , Northern services on the same route and Transpennine Express services between Liverpool Lime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Manchester Airport/Manchester Piccadilly and Edinburgh .
Travellers are advised to use the following services to complete their journeys : Samaritans ( 116 123 ) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK , PO Box 9090 , STIRLING , FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http : //shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk CALM ( 0800 58 58 58 ) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason , who need to talk or find information and support .
They 're open 5pm to midnight , 365 days a year .
Childline ( 0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK .
Calls are free and the number won ’ t show up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0800 068 41 41 ) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal .
Beat Eating Disorders : Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders .
These helplines are free to call from all phones .
Adult Helpline : 0808 801 0677 , Studentline : 0808 801 0811 , Youthline : 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Anorexia & Bulimia Care : ABC provide on-going care , emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders , those struggling personally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Helpline : 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/ Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed , have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts .
Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org For information and links to charities and organisations that can help with substance abuse , visit https : //www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/ Road replacement transport has been requested to operate between Preston and Lancaster .
National Rail added in a statement posted online : `` If you ’ ve been affected by what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is always someone to talk to .
`` You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat . ''

Helplines and websites
Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch.
For support for people feeling suicidal, if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk
CALM (0800 58 58 58) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They're open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death. No one needs to feel alone as they deal with their grief. www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk
Childline (0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill.
PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.
Beat Eating Disorders: Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders. These helplines are free to call from all phones. Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Studentline: 0808 801 0811, Youthline: 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Anorexia & Bulimia Care: ABC provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends. Helpline: 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/
Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org
For information and links to charities and organisations that can help with substance abuse, visit https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Teacher's coronavirus hand washing hack goes viral

The coronavirus outbreak means hand hygiene is the top of people 's agenda , especially in schools .
But with a packed curriculum to get through , teachers are finding it difficult to keep on top of work when frequent hand washing is taking up so much time .
That 's why one teacher has shared her tip for getting her whole class to get their hands washed thoroughly in just five minutes - and people are loving it .
Sharing a video on Facebook , which has been viewed more than 75k times in less than a week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teacher friends ...
I ’ m really sorry if this is teaching people to suck eggs but this made my life so much easier today with washing our hands as frequently as needed !
Please feel free to share . ''
And in the video itself she explain how her method works .
`` The bane of every teacher 's existence at the moment is obviously getting the childen to wash their hands as frequently as we need to because of the coronavirus .
So I did an experiment today with my 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we cut our time of washing our hands in half .
`` I get all 30 children to lineup at the sink .
They wet their hands and pump and go straight to the back of the line rubbing their hands in .
By the time they get to the front they 've washed their hands for more than 20 seconds so they can rinse and dry them with a paper towel , therefore no more spreading of germs . ''
She says it takes ' a lot less time ' than it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be useful to other teachers .
`` I 'm hoping this will help some other teachers with getting it done quicker and more effectively and obviously safer , '' she said .
`` So good luck to us teachers fighting the coronavirus . ''
Speaking to the M.E.N 's Manchester Family , Rachel , who teaches at Tower Hill Primary school in Farnborough , Hampshire , said she was 'surprised ' by just how popular her video has been .
`` I never expected it to get so big , '' she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few teacher pages I ’ m a member of and it just took off .
`` I did it because in our staff meeting we were discussing the guidelines shared by the government and how often we would need to wash the children ’ s hands and then I shared how we did it .
`` The first time we did it - with the children singing happy birthday twice - it took us almost 20 minutes and doing that seven times a day we wouldn ’ t get any teaching done so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it more efficient .
`` With the curriculum , as teachers we need all the teaching time we can get . ''

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The coronavirus outbreak means hand hygiene is the top of people's agenda, especially in schools.
But with a packed curriculum to get through, teachers are finding it difficult to keep on top of work when frequent hand washing is taking up so much time.
That's why one teacher has shared her tip for getting her whole class to get their hands washed thoroughly in just five minutes - and people are loving it.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Sharing a video on Facebook, which has been viewed more than 75k times in less than a week, Rachel Stroe says: "To my teacher friends... I’m really sorry if this is teaching people to suck eggs but this made my life so much easier today with washing our hands as frequently as needed! Please feel free to share."
And in the video itself she explain how her method works.
"The bane of every teacher's existence at the moment is obviously getting the childen to wash their hands as frequently as we need to because of the coronavirus. So I did an experiment today with my 30 five and six-year-olds in year 1 and we cut our time of washing our hands in half.
"I get all 30 children to lineup at the sink. They wet their hands and pump and go straight to the back of the line rubbing their hands in. By the time they get to the front they've washed their hands for more than 20 seconds so they can rinse and dry them with a paper towel, therefore no more spreading of germs."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
She says it takes 'a lot less time' than it was doing and she hopes it will be useful to other teachers.
"I'm hoping this will help some other teachers with getting it done quicker and more effectively and obviously safer," she said. "So good luck to us teachers fighting the coronavirus."
Speaking to the M.E.N's Manchester Family , Rachel, who teaches at Tower Hill Primary school in Farnborough, Hampshire, said she was 'surprised' by just how popular her video has been.
"I never expected it to get so big," she said. "I shared it on a few teacher pages I’m a member of and it just took off.
"I did it because in our staff meeting we were discussing the guidelines shared by the government and how often we would need to wash the children’s hands and then I shared how we did it.
"The first time we did it - with the children singing happy birthday twice - it took us almost 20 minutes and doing that seven times a day we wouldn’t get any teaching done so then I thought about how to make it more efficient.
"With the curriculum, as teachers we need all the teaching time we can get."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Half of new parents admit to risking cot death when tired according to new survey

Thousands of parents have admitted to risking cot death with their babies when tired .
A survey of more than 7,000 new parents was carried out by The Lullaby Trust , a charity that provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies .
It found that 46 % have put their baby in an unsafe sleeping environment in order to get them to sleep for longer .
Almost half of parents surveyed admitted to taking actions which could greatly increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome ( SIDS ) , also known as cot death .
These included unsafe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their baby on their chest or on a sofa or armchair - something which increases the risk of sudden SIDS by up to 50 times .
The Lullaby Trust , which supports bereaved families and raises awareness on SIDS , released the findings to mark the start of Safer Sleep Week , which runs from March 9 to 15 .
The survey found a third of parents also admitted to putting their baby on their front or side to sleep - despite putting them on their backs being one of the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduce the risk of SIDS .
In fact , since the Back to Sleep campaign launched in 1992 , the rate of SIDS deaths has dropped by 82 % .
Tiredness and difficulty settling their baby were the main reasons parents gave for not following safer sleep guidelines .
Unrealistic expectations about how long their baby should sleep for seemed to be part of the problem , with 44 % of parents stating that they thought their baby should be sleeping for longer than they do .
The charity wants to highlight the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very common for babies to wake during the night until they are at least 12 months old ' .
Jenny Ward , CEO of The Lullaby Trust , said : `` At The Lullaby Trust , we know from talking to parents and health professionals that parental tiredness is the greatest barrier to consistently following safer sleep practices .
`` Sleep deprivation can be overwhelming , and it can be tempting for parents to do whatever it takes to get their baby to settle .
`` However , we ’ d like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night is completely normal for young babies , and that they shouldn ’ t feel pressure to try and get their baby to sleep for longer .
`` In order to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome ( SIDS ) , the priority needs to be on safer sleep instead of longer sleep .
This may be difficult for exhausted parents , but it is vitally important that safer sleep is followed for all sleeps , day and night . ''
The charity says that it 's those 'unrealistic expectations ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that can lead parents to believe they are doing something wrong if their baby wakes often during the night .
While some babies will sleep for longer at a younger age , the survey found that over half of parents with babies under one say their baby sleeps for less than 4 hours at a stretch .
However , the idea that all babies can and should be sleeping through the night is often promoted by the baby industry through advice on how to achieve this and products marketed with the claim they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Lullaby Trust has now partnered with Bounty to make sure that new parents have access to life-saving safer sleep advice .
A new Bounty Newborn pack has been launched featuring the charity ’ s ABCs of sleep safety advice .
The advice ; ALWAYS sleep your baby on their BACK in a CLEAR cot or sleep space , will take up prominent position on the outside of every one of the 600k free Bounty sample packs given to new parents in maternity wards each year across the UK .
The charity has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an animation for new parents with messages on coping with tiredness and safer sleep .
While SIDS can not be completely prevented , you can reduce the risks of it occurring considerably by following the safer sleep advice : • Sleep your baby on their back for all sleeps – day and night – as this can reduce the risk of SIDS by six times compared to sleeping them on their front .
• Share a room with your baby for the first six months – this can halve the risk of SIDS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firm , entirely flat , waterproof mattress • Keep your baby smoke-free during pregnancy and after birth • Never sleep on a sofa or armchair with your baby as this can increase the risk of SIDS by 50 times .
• Do not share a bed with your baby if you or your partner has been drinking , is a smoker , has been taking drugs or is extremely tired or if your baby was premature or of low birth weight , as these babies are at a higher risk of SIDS .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hot .
• Don ’ t cover your baby ’ s face or head while sleeping or use loose bedding .

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Thousands of parents have admitted to risking cot death with their babies when tired.
A survey of more than 7,000 new parents was carried out by The Lullaby Trust, a charity that provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies.
It found that 46% have put their baby in an unsafe sleeping environment in order to get them to sleep for longer.
Almost half of parents surveyed admitted to taking actions which could greatly increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as cot death.
These included unsafe co-sleeping, such as a parent co-sleeping with their baby on their chest or on a sofa or armchair - something which increases the risk of sudden SIDS by up to 50 times.
The Lullaby Trust, which supports bereaved families and raises awareness on SIDS, released the findings to mark the start of Safer Sleep Week, which runs from March 9 to 15.
The survey found a third of parents also admitted to putting their baby on their front or side to sleep - despite putting them on their backs being one of the most protective actions that can be taken to reduce the risk of SIDS.
In fact, since the Back to Sleep campaign launched in 1992, the rate of SIDS deaths has dropped by 82%.
Tiredness and difficulty settling their baby were the main reasons parents gave for not following safer sleep guidelines.
Unrealistic expectations about how long their baby should sleep for seemed to be part of the problem, with 44% of parents stating that they thought their baby should be sleeping for longer than they do.
The charity wants to highlight the fact that it's 'completely normal and very common for babies to wake during the night until they are at least 12 months old'.
Jenny Ward, CEO of The Lullaby Trust, said: "At The Lullaby Trust, we know from talking to parents and health professionals that parental tiredness is the greatest barrier to consistently following safer sleep practices.
"Sleep deprivation can be overwhelming, and it can be tempting for parents to do whatever it takes to get their baby to settle.
"However, we’d like to reassure parents that waking up during the night is completely normal for young babies, and that they shouldn’t feel pressure to try and get their baby to sleep for longer.
"In order to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the priority needs to be on safer sleep instead of longer sleep. This may be difficult for exhausted parents, but it is vitally important that safer sleep is followed for all sleeps, day and night."
The charity says that it's those 'unrealistic expectations' about how much babies should be sleeping that can lead parents to believe they are doing something wrong if their baby wakes often during the night.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
While some babies will sleep for longer at a younger age, the survey found that over half of parents with babies under one say their baby sleeps for less than 4 hours at a stretch.
However, the idea that all babies can and should be sleeping through the night is often promoted by the baby industry through advice on how to achieve this and products marketed with the claim they will make babies sleep for longer.
The Lullaby Trust has now partnered with Bounty to make sure that new parents have access to life-saving safer sleep advice.
A new Bounty Newborn pack has been launched featuring the charity’s ABCs of sleep safety advice.
The advice; ALWAYS sleep your baby on their BACK in a CLEAR cot or sleep space, will take up prominent position on the outside of every one of the 600k free Bounty sample packs given to new parents in maternity wards each year across the UK.
The charity has also partnered with Public Health England on an animation for new parents with messages on coping with tiredness and safer sleep.
While SIDS cannot be completely prevented, you can reduce the risks of it occurring considerably by following the safer sleep advice:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Taxi driver left pensioner with 'unsurvivable' head injuries after turning on to main road while loo

Taxi driver left pensioner with 'unsurvivable' head injuries after turning on to main road while looking the wrong way

A taxi driver killed a pensioner after turning on to a main road while looking the wrong way .
Jean Mpwaba was watching oncoming traffic and failed to see Fred Whitworth as he was crossing Market Street in Farnworth .
The impact of the smash sent the 84-year-old flying into the road and left him with 'unsurvivable ' head injuries .
He died in hospital the following day .
At Bolton Crown Court on Monday , Mpwaba was handed a community sentence after a judge heard the 'hard-working family man ' had shown 'considerable remorse ' over what had happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been to the Betfred shop in Market Street before crossing the road at about 2pm on September 5 of last year .
Prosecuting , Gavin Howie , said Mr Whitworth had 'taken his time to assess the traffic ' while waiting for a chance to cross .
Around the same time , Mpwaba had dropped off a passenger on the busy main road .
He reversed into Church Street in order to turn the vehicle around .
A driver who watched the incident unfold told the court he was driving down Market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Toyota Corolla trying to turn right from the side street .
He said Mpwaba appeared to be looking the wrong way .
He failed to see Mr Whitworth , who was crossing the road in front of Mpwaba 's car .
As he accelerated sharply , he struck the pensioner , lifting him off his feet and sending him flying on to the road surface .
A post-mortem examination found he suffered 'unsurvivable head injuries ' as well as a broken leg and collar bone .
In a statement read out in court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a 'true gentleman ' .
They told of how he had spent much of his life working as a station master at Moses Gate Railway Station .
They added : `` Fred was a much loved member of our close knit family .
Losing him has left a huge void in all our lives .
`` He was a very independent fit and healthy 84 year old , who had many more precious years ahead of him .
`` He was well known and well liked in the community where he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was one of the kindest , generous and most selfless people you could meet and he was a true gentleman .
`` Losing him has been heart-breaking for all his family , but losing him in the tragic circumstances that we did has made it more difficult .
`` No words can describe what Fred meant to his family and for the loss we feel without him .
`` He is and always will be greatly loved and missed . ''
Following the crash , Mpwaba remained at the scene and eyewitnesses said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police he thought the road had been clear when he turned .
Mpwaba tested negative for drink and drugs , and Mr Howie said he had not been using a mobile phone at the time .
After being arrested by police , he was said to be 'visibily upset ' when shown footage of the crash .
Mpwaba , 47 , pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving when he appeared before magistrates in February .
Anna Chestnutt , mitigating , said the crash had resulted from a 'momentary lapse ' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK from Congo 13 years ago and had worked hard to provide for his wife and three children .
He had been employed as a taxi driver for five years prior to the incident .
She added : `` Mpwaba pulled out thinking it was safe to do so and momentarily was not paying attention to the part of the road Mr Whitworth was crossing .
`` He readily accepts he was not looking where he should have been .
`` This was a momentary lapse for an otherwise skilled and competent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at having taken another human life . ''
Mpwaba , who was described as being actively involved in the church , was supported in court by his wife and a pastor .
He has since stopped working as a taxi driver , and is pursuing a career in the security industry , Ms Chestnutt explained .
Sentencing Mpwaba , of Raikes Road , Bolton , was handed a two-year community order and ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work by Judge Graeme Smith .
He was also disqualified from driving for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Cases of this type are the most tragic we see in this court .
`` Firstly and most importantly , because they involve the untimely death of an entirely blameless person .
`` Nothing that this court can do or say will even begin to fill the void that his death has caused .
`` It is also tragic because you are a hard-working family man who makes a significant contribution to your community .
`` I am satisfied you have shown considerable remorse in several different ways and you have never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened . ''

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A taxi driver killed a pensioner after turning on to a main road while looking the wrong way.
Jean Mpwaba was watching oncoming traffic and failed to see Fred Whitworth as he was crossing Market Street in Farnworth .
The impact of the smash sent the 84-year-old flying into the road and left him with 'unsurvivable' head injuries.
He died in hospital the following day.
At Bolton Crown Court on Monday, Mpwaba was handed a community sentence after a judge heard the 'hard-working family man' had shown 'considerable remorse' over what had happened.
(Image: GMP)
The court heard how Mr Whitworth had been to the Betfred shop in Market Street before crossing the road at about 2pm on September 5 of last year.
Prosecuting, Gavin Howie, said Mr Whitworth had 'taken his time to assess the traffic' while waiting for a chance to cross.
Around the same time, Mpwaba had dropped off a passenger on the busy main road.
He reversed into Church Street in order to turn the vehicle around.
A driver who watched the incident unfold told the court he was driving down Market Street when he saw Mpwaba's black Toyota Corolla trying to turn right from the side street.
He said Mpwaba appeared to be looking the wrong way.
He failed to see Mr Whitworth, who was crossing the road in front of Mpwaba's car.
As he accelerated sharply, he struck the pensioner, lifting him off his feet and sending him flying on to the road surface.
A post-mortem examination found he suffered 'unsurvivable head injuries' as well as a broken leg and collar bone.
In a statement read out in court, Mr Whitworth's family described him as a 'true gentleman'.
They told of how he had spent much of his life working as a station master at Moses Gate Railway Station.
They added: "Fred was a much loved member of our close knit family. Losing him has left a huge void in all our lives.
"He was a very independent fit and healthy 84 year old, who had many more precious years ahead of him.
"He was well known and well liked in the community where he had lived for 50 years.
"Fred was one of the kindest, generous and most selfless people you could meet and he was a true gentleman.
"Losing him has been heart-breaking for all his family, but losing him in the tragic circumstances that we did has made it more difficult.
"No words can describe what Fred meant to his family and for the loss we feel without him.
"He is and always will be greatly loved and missed."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Following the crash, Mpwaba remained at the scene and eyewitnesses said he appeared 'shaken'.
He told police he thought the road had been clear when he turned.
Mpwaba tested negative for drink and drugs, and Mr Howie said he had not been using a mobile phone at the time.
After being arrested by police, he was said to be 'visibily upset' when shown footage of the crash.
Mpwaba, 47, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving when he appeared before magistrates in February.
Anna Chestnutt, mitigating, said the crash had resulted from a 'momentary lapse' of attention.
She said Mpwaba moved to the UK from Congo 13 years ago and had worked hard to provide for his wife and three children.
He had been employed as a taxi driver for five years prior to the incident.
She added: "Mpwaba pulled out thinking it was safe to do so and momentarily was not paying attention to the part of the road Mr Whitworth was crossing.
"He readily accepts he was not looking where he should have been.
"This was a momentary lapse for an otherwise skilled and competent driver.
"He is genuinely bereft at having taken another human life."
Mpwaba, who was described as being actively involved in the church, was supported in court by his wife and a pastor.
He has since stopped working as a taxi driver, and is pursuing a career in the security industry, Ms Chestnutt explained.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Sentencing Mpwaba, of Raikes Road, Bolton , was handed a two-year community order and ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work by Judge Graeme Smith.
He was also disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Judge Smith said: "Cases of this type are the most tragic we see in this court.
"Firstly and most importantly, because they involve the untimely death of an entirely blameless person.
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"Nothing that this court can do or say will even begin to fill the void that his death has caused.
"It is also tragic because you are a hard-working family man who makes a significant contribution to your community.
"I am satisfied you have shown considerable remorse in several different ways and you have never tried to avoid your responsibility for what happened."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Gay couple called 'disgusting' for holding hands and told they would 'burn in hell' during violent h

Gay couple called 'disgusting' for holding hands and told they would 'burn in hell' during violent homophobic attack

A gay couple were told they would 'burn in hell ' during a violent homophobic attack in Manchester city centre .
David Bailey , 18 , and Ashley Roberts , 19 , have both been locked up after the couple were punched and kicked near Piccadilly station .
The vile abuse started after the pair , both from Stoke-on-Trent , noticed the couple who were holding hands .
During the incident , the victims were told 'you will burn in hell ' , while one said 'it 's disgusting ' .
They were followed near to the station when one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kill you ' .
Both men were then attacked .
Bailey and Roberts have now both been sentenced to 32 months in a young offender 's institution .
`` They were perfectly entitled to walk as they were , hand in hand , '' Judge Suzanne Goddard QC told the pair .
`` Your behaviour was wholly unacceptable that night . ''
Manchester Crown Court heard that the one of the couple had been working at a bar in Piccadilly Gardens , and his partner joined him there before leaving in the early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They were shouted at by a group after going to the Spar shop in Piccadilly Gardens , and as they moved towards the station they came across Bailey and Roberts , who were also with others .
The couple were subjected to homophobic abuse including remarks such as 'you will burn in hell ' , and 'it 's disgusting ' .
Soon after , demands for money were made .
Both men were attacked , with punches and kicks being thrown .
One man 's glasses and mobile phone were damaged .
Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both arrested .
Defending Roberts , Paul Bryning said the defendant 'did n't start ' the incident but he accepted involving himself in it .
Mr Bryning said Roberts was 18 and 'young and immature ' at the time , and that alcohol was a factor .
`` He is appalled at what he has done , '' Mr Byrning said .
`` He is clearly somebody who does n't think when in drink . ''
For Bailey , Harriet Tighe said he is remorseful for his actions , and that he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The judge said it was a 'great shame ' that Bailey , who was in full time work , had allowed himself to become involved .
Bailey , of Bambury Street , Stoke-on-Trent , and Roberts , of Trevithick Close , Stoke-on-Trent , both pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted robbery .

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A gay couple were told they would 'burn in hell' during a violent homophobic attack in Manchester city centre.
David Bailey, 18, and Ashley Roberts, 19, have both been locked up after the couple were punched and kicked near Piccadilly station.
The vile abuse started after the pair, both from Stoke-on-Trent, noticed the couple who were holding hands.
During the incident, the victims were told 'you will burn in hell', while one said 'it's disgusting'.
They were followed near to the station when one said 'give me £20 or I will kill you'.
(Image: GMP)
Both men were then attacked.
Bailey and Roberts have now both been sentenced to 32 months in a young offender institution.
"They were perfectly entitled to walk as they were, hand in hand," Judge Suzanne Goddard QC told the pair.
"Your behaviour was wholly unacceptable that night."
Manchester Crown Court heard that the one of the couple had been working at a bar in Piccadilly Gardens, and his partner joined him there before leaving in the early hours of August 3 last year.
(Image: GMP)
They were shouted at by a group after going to the Spar shop in Piccadilly Gardens, and as they moved towards the station they came across Bailey and Roberts, who were also with others.
The couple were subjected to homophobic abuse including remarks such as 'you will burn in hell', and 'it's disgusting'.
Soon after, demands for money were made.
Both men were attacked, with punches and kicks being thrown.
The court heard minor injuries were inflicted.
One man's glasses and mobile phone were damaged.
Police were called and Bailey and Roberts were both arrested.
Defending Bailey, Paul Bryning said the defendant 'didn't start' the incident but he accepted involving himself in it.
Mr Bryning said Bailey was 18 and 'young and immature' at the time, and that alcohol was a factor.
"He is appalled at what he has done," Mr Byrning said.
"He is clearly somebody who doesn't think when in drink."
For Roberts, Harriet Tighe said he is remorseful for his actions, and that he has abstained from alcohol since the incident.
The judge said it was a 'great shame' that Roberts, who was in full time work, had allowed himself to become involved.
Bailey, of Bambury Street, Stoke-on-Trent, and Roberts, of Trevithick Close, Stoke-on-Trent, both pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted robbery.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival postponed because of coronavirus fears

Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival has been postponed because of coronavirus fears .
The popular annual event was due to take place next month but organisers have confirmed it will not be going ahead .
They said they have taken the decision to `` safeguard the wellbeing of visitors , traders and staff '' .
It is hoped the event will be rescheduled for a later date .
In a statement shared on social media , festival bosses said : `` After careful consideration and contacting Bury Council who in turn contacted Public Health and Health Safety for guidance we , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time it is sensible to postpone the Chocolate Festival to a later date to be confirmed for business and welfare reasons .
`` At present there is not advice from Public Health to cancel or postpone events which are due to take place but the feedback that we have received is that this situation may change in the intervening weeks and that the decision could be made close to when the event was due to take place .
`` Cancelling the event at short notice has a huge financial impact for ourselves as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the event was to not go ahead is obviously a huge loss , with most traders making fresh food again they could also potentially face massive losses .
`` We feel that this is too high a business risk for everyone involved in this current climate and particularly given the information that we are reading daily in the press potentially discouraging visitors to the event .
`` The festival is a busy and well attended event which has been supported for many years by loyal visitors , we hope that they understand that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to safeguard the wellbeing of visitors , traders and staff and also to alleviate any potential monetary losses should an event be cancelled last minute .
`` It is felt it will be a better decision to hold the event at a later date when the current situation has passed .
`` Any trader who has applied will have their application held on file for when the new date is arranged .
They will then be contacted with an invitation to trade . ''
The two-day festival is one of the main events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of visitors to the town .
Dozens of traders line the streets of the town centre , selling a wide range of chocolate-based treats .
More than 20 people in Greater Manchester have now tested positive for coronavirus , including three from Bury .
The latest data from the government released on Monday said the total number of patients diagnosed in the UK was 319 .

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Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival has been postponed because of coronavirus fears.
The popular annual event was due to take place next month but organisers have confirmed it will not be going ahead.
They said they have taken the decision to "safeguard the wellbeing of visitors, traders and staff".
It is hoped the event will be rescheduled for a later date.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
In a statement shared on social media, festival bosses said: "After careful consideration and contacting Bury Council who in turn contacted Public Health and Health Safety for guidance we, the organisers, have decided that at this time it is sensible to postpone the Chocolate Festival to a later date to be confirmed for business and welfare reasons.
"At present there is not advice from Public Health to cancel or postpone events which are due to take place but the feedback that we have received is that this situation may change in the intervening weeks and that the decision could be made close to when the event was due to take place.
"Cancelling the event at short notice has a huge financial impact for ourselves as organisers with costs exceeding £15,000 which if the event was to not go ahead is obviously a huge loss, with most traders making fresh food again they could also potentially face massive losses.
"We feel that this is too high a business risk for everyone involved in this current climate and particularly given the information that we are reading daily in the press potentially discouraging visitors to the event.
MyBury To get all the latest Bury news, events and information, go to our new MyBury section. We also have a dedicated Facebook page, and you can follow us on Twitter. Reporter Helena Vesty covers all things Bury for the Manchester Evening News, you can follow her on Twitter here.
"The festival is a busy and well attended event which has been supported for many years by loyal visitors, we hope that they understand that the decision to postpone has been made to safeguard the wellbeing of visitors, traders and staff and also to alleviate any potential monetary losses should an event be cancelled last minute.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"It is felt it will be a better decision to hold the event at a later date when the current situation has passed.
"Any trader who has applied will have their application held on file for when the new date is arranged. They will then be contacted with an invitation to trade."
The two-day festival is one of the main events in Ramsbottom's calendar and regularly attracts thousands of visitors to the town.
Dozens of traders line the streets of the town centre, selling a wide range of chocolate-based treats.
More than 20 people in Greater Manchester have now tested positive for coronavirus, including three from Bury.
The latest data from the government released on Monday said the total number of patients diagnosed in the UK was 319.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Police concerned for 16-year-old girl missing for more than a week

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 16-year-old girl who has been missing for over a week @ @ @ @ @ , is from Liverpool but is known to have links in Rochdale .
Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ seen at around 11.30pm on Saturday , February 29 .
Morgan also has links to @ @ @ @ @ Bay in North Wales .
She is described as white , 5ft 3in tall , @ @ @ @ @ shoulder-length blonde hair .
In a statement , GMP said : `` Officers are becoming @ @ @ @ @ want to make sure she is safe and well .
`` Anyone with information about @ @ @ @ @ to DM @ MerPolCC , call 101 or contact @ missingpeople on 116 000 .
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Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 16-year-old girl who has been missing for over a week.
Morgan Foster, 16, is from Liverpool but is known to have links in Rochdale.
Greater Manchester Police say she was last seen at around 11.30pm on Saturday, February 29.
Morgan also has links to Blackpool in Lancashire and Colwyn Bay in North Wales.
She is described as white, 5ft 3in tall, of slim build, with shoulder-length blonde hair.
Morgan speaks with a Liverpool accent.
In a statement, GMP said: "Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for Morgan and want to make sure she is safe and well.
"Anyone with information about Morgan's whereabouts is asked to DM @MerPolCC, call 101 or contact @missingpeople on 116 000."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Liam Delap interview: Man City young striker on goals, yellow cards and Cristiano Ronaldo

Liam Delap will need little introduction to Stoke City , Manchester City 's opponents on Tuesday night in the Under-18 Premier League Cup final .
With a dad probably best known in the game for his long throw who is now an assistant at the Championship club , the son has other qualities that have already made him stand out less than a year after his move to the Premier League champions .
First , his height .
Standing over six foot having only turned 17 in February , even if he does n't grow again the forward is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his frame during a bad injury in his youth has added power to the height .
`` My pace and my power are my two biggest strengths , '' he told M.E.N Sport .
`` My strength helps me a lot to get into goalscoring opportunities .
When I 'm in those I can finish most of the time .
`` I 've always been quite fast but I had a bad back injury about two to three years ago so I was in the gym loads then and got a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faster through that because I could n't play football so I just worked on that and that helped a lot .
It was just working through it , making sure I did everything right to make sure I came out better at the other end of it .
`` I 've always been one of the tall ones in the group , I 'm 6ft 1 .
I had a scan on my foot and my growth plates but I usually grow in the summer so I might grow , I might not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the statistics backs up Delap 's claim about finishing .
In 11 Under-18 Premier League games this season he has seven goals and six assists , and has also contributed in the Premier League 2 , U18 Cup and FA Youth Cup ; his goal secured City 's passage to the semi-finals of the latter competition last week .
More intriguingly , those 11 league games have also brought six yellow cards .
In Bergamo in November , he was brought on in the 74th minute as the Under-19s chased a UEFA Youth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ booked in the 77th minute and there was genuine concern that he may need to be substituted , before words were had and he saw out the rest of the game .
Delap accepts there is an aggression to his game , but is working with coaches to use it in the right way rather than phase it out .
It should be pointed out for all his yellows , there has not been a red card this season .
`` It 's always been a part of my game .
I need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` When I 'm on that edge it 's when I 'm at my best , it 's just not tipping over that edge and everyone has told me that they 'd never want to take it out of me , it 's just controlling that final tipping point of what is acceptable and what 's not .
`` You ca n't really teach it , it 's just something I have and I 'm so grateful that I 've got it but it 's just now working a mechanism that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the pitch .
`` I 've got a lot better .
I was a lot worse when I was younger so I think it 's just maturing and understanding what 's right . ''
City signing up young English talent or prospective goalscorers is not in itself surprising .
Nabil Touaizi was signed as a 15-year-old after breaking Valencia goalscoring records at Under-15s and Under-16s level , while Samuel Edozie and Jadon Sancho are other examples of teenagers snapped up from other English academies .
It is no surprise that Delap - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Mercedes Benz Aegean Tournament in 2019 with four goals for England Under-16s - came onto City 's radar but he does n't exactly fit the profile of the players that tend to suit the style that Pep Guardiola has perfected .
Hearing who the player as looked up to for motivation in his career helps to explain that he is more than just a big target man up top .
`` In the past you look at City 's strikers and they 're small and technical but I think I 'm just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It works well for me because I am different and I can show myself even more .
It 's good .
`` I 've always looked up to Cristiano Ronaldo .
Just the way he plays , the pace and the power .
For me , he 's the best in the world so aspiring to someone who is the best in the world , your dreams just have to be high .
`` Listening to people that he 's worked with , the extras and lengths that he goes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every day just shows why he 's at the top level .
You can have talent but talent on its own does n't work without effort . ''
City 's coaches have been impressed with Delap 's attitude in constantly looking for ways to improve his game , and his touch in tight spaces - a hallmark of City teams - has significantly come on .
Also notable has been the ease with which he has taken to any challenge .
As well as quickly swimming at a club where you can easily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on any stage including at Arsenal last Friday night , in a City team including Leroy Sane and directly up against defender Rob Holding , who has 33 Premier League appearances to his name .
Just as Taylor Harwood-Bellis looked at ease at any level last season amid an academy injury crisis in central defence , Delap is yet to find conditions that prove too tough .
That has helped convince him that he is in the right place , having moved to the Blues after ten years at Derby 's academy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to set himself goal targets .
And if Stoke Under-18s are not careful on Tuesday , Delap could pick up his first silverware as a City player .
`` The opportunities here were just better .
I thought long and hard about where would be best for me and I decided here .
`` Coming here and being here as long as I 've been here I 'm glad I moved and I think I 've made the right decision so I 'm happy .
The people , the players , the staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be and the setup is really good . ''

Liam Delap will need little introduction to Stoke City, Manchester City's opponents on Tuesday night in the Under-18 Premier League Cup final.
With a dad probably best known in the game for his long throw who is now an assistant at the Championship club, the son has other qualities that have already made him stand out less than a year after his move to the Premier League champions.
First, his height. Standing over six foot having only turned 17 in February, even if he doesn't grow again the forward is an intimidating presence for defenders and work spent on his frame during a bad injury in his youth has added power to the height.
"My pace and my power are my two biggest strengths," he told M.E.N Sport.
"My strength helps me a lot to get into goalscoring opportunities. When I'm in those I can finish most of the time.
"I've always been quite fast but I had a bad back injury about two to three years ago so I was in the gym loads then and got a lot of my strength. I've got faster through that because I couldn't play football so I just worked on that and that helped a lot. It was just working through it, making sure I did everything right to make sure I came out better at the other end of it.
"I've always been one of the tall ones in the group, I'm 6ft 1. I had a scan on my foot and my growth plates but I usually grow in the summer so I might grow, I might not. Hopefully!"
A look at the statistics backs up Delap's claim about finishing. In 11 Under-18 Premier League games this season he has seven goals and six assists, and has also contributed in the Premier League 2, U18 Cup and FA Youth Cup; his goal secured City's passage to the semi-finals of the latter competition last week.
More intriguingly, those 11 league games have also brought six yellow cards.
In Bergamo in November, he was brought on in the 74th minute as the Under-19s chased a UEFA Youth League equaliser against Atalanta. He was booked in the 77th minute and there was genuine concern that he may need to be substituted, before words were had and he saw out the rest of the game.
Delap accepts there is an aggression to his game, but is working with coaches to use it in the right way rather than phase it out. It should be pointed out for all his yellows, there has not been a red card this season.
"It's always been a part of my game. I need it in my game," he said.
"When I'm on that edge it's when I'm at my best, it's just not tipping over that edge and everyone has told me that they'd never want to take it out of me, it's just controlling that final tipping point of what is acceptable and what's not.
"You can't really teach it, it's just something I have and I'm so grateful that I've got it but it's just now working a mechanism that I can control it to keep myself on the pitch.
"I've got a lot better. I was a lot worse when I was younger so I think it's just maturing and understanding what's right."
City signing up young English talent or prospective goalscorers is not in itself surprising. Nabil Touaizi was signed as a 15-year-old after breaking Valencia goalscoring records at Under-15s and Under-16s level, while Samuel Edozie and Jadon Sancho are other examples of teenagers snapped up from other English academies.
It is no surprise that Delap - who took home the Golden Boot from the Mercedes Benz Aegean Tournament in 2019 with four goals for England Under-16s - came onto City's radar but he doesn't exactly fit the profile of the players that tend to suit the style that Pep Guardiola has perfected.
Hearing who the player as looked up to for motivation in his career helps to explain that he is more than just a big target man up top.
"In the past you look at City's strikers and they're small and technical but I think I'm just a different player," said Delap. "It works well for me because I am different and I can show myself even more. It's good.
"I've always looked up to Cristiano Ronaldo. Just the way he plays, the pace and the power. For me, he's the best in the world so aspiring to someone who is the best in the world, your dreams just have to be high.
"Listening to people that he's worked with, the extras and lengths that he goes to look after his body and get better every day just shows why he's at the top level. You can have talent but talent on its own doesn't work without effort."
City's coaches have been impressed with Delap's attitude in constantly looking for ways to improve his game, and his touch in tight spaces - a hallmark of City teams - has significantly come on.
Also notable has been the ease with which he has taken to any challenge. As well as quickly swimming at a club where you can easily sink, the striker has looked comfortable on any stage including at Arsenal last Friday night, in a City team including Leroy Sane and directly up against defender Rob Holding, who has 33 Premier League appearances to his name.
Just as Taylor Harwood-Bellis looked at ease at any level last season amid an academy injury crisis in central defence, Delap is yet to find conditions that prove too tough.
That has helped convince him that he is in the right place, having moved to the Blues after ten years at Derby's academy. He feels settled enough to be able to set himself goal targets.
And if Stoke Under-18s are not careful on Tuesday, Delap could pick up his first silverware as a City player.
"The opportunities here were just better. I thought long and hard about where would be best for me and I decided here.
"Coming here and being here as long as I've been here I'm glad I moved and I think I've made the right decision so I'm happy. The people, the players, the staff - its' an amazing place to be and the setup is really good."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Anthony Martial sets personal and Manchester United targets

Anthony Martial has admitted he is targeting a spot in France 's Euro 2020 squad , but only after he 's helped Manchester United achieve Champions League qualification this season .
The United forward has enjoyed a resurgent spell of form in recent weeks , hitting a vital goal in Sunday 's Manchester derby win to take his season 's tally to 16 — 11 in the Premier League .
That league figure equals the Frenchman 's best ever tally in the competition and he admitted after the 2-0 win over Man City that he 's hungry for more goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' thoughts for the summer tournament .
When asked by French media outlet RMC Sport after the derby if he was targeting an international return , he said : `` Yes , I 'm thinking about it .
I want to go to the Euros .
We 'll see .
I do my job , that 's all .
`` I 'm trying to do my best to help United finish in the top four .
I will try to score as many goals as possible to finish the season well . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this season that he 's been frustrated with Martial .
The Norwegian at one stage called himself the biggest critic of the 24-year-old but after the Man City victory he lauded both Martial and new signing Bruno Fernandes , who combined for the opening goal .
`` Anthony and Bruno have hit it off , '' Solskjaer told Sky Sports on Sunday .
`` It is a privilege to be a manager of a squad with this attitude .
You ca n't ask for more .
They are going to improve as players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ like Martial 's goal ] will come but it is a privilege , and they want to listen to advice .
For our players to beat a team like Manchester City is fantastic , I am delighted for them . ''

Anthony Martial has admitted he is targeting a spot in France's Euro 2020 squad, but only after he's helped Manchester United achieve Champions League qualification this season.
The United forward has enjoyed a resurgent spell of form in recent weeks, hitting a vital goal in Sunday's Manchester derby win to take his season's tally to 16 — 11 in the Premier League.
That league figure equals the Frenchman's best ever tally in the competition and he admitted after the 2-0 win over Man City that he's hungry for more goals, to power him into Didier Deschamps' thoughts for the summer tournament.
When asked by French media outlet RMC Sport after the derby if he was targeting an international return, he said: "Yes, I'm thinking about it. I want to go to the Euros. We'll see. I do my job, that's all.
"I'm trying to do my best to help United finish in the top four. I will try to score as many goals as possible to finish the season well."
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted at times this season that he's been frustrated with Martial.
The Norwegian at one stage called himself the biggest critic of the 24-year-old but after the Man City victory he lauded both Martial and new signing Bruno Fernandes, who combined for the opening goal.
"Anthony and Bruno have hit it off," Solskjaer told Sky Sports on Sunday.
"It is a privilege to be a manager of a squad with this attitude. You can't ask for more. They are going to improve as players as well.
"Those little things [like Martial's goal] will come but it is a privilege, and they want to listen to advice. For our players to beat a team like Manchester City is fantastic, I am delighted for them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--A fifth patient in the UK has died after testing positive for coronavirus, NHS England has said

A fifth patient in the UK has died after testing positive for coronavirus , NHS England said .
The patient was in their 70s and had a number of significant and long-term health conditions .
They died at St Helier Hospital in the London Borough of Sutton .
Daniel Elkeles , chief executive for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust , said : `` We can confirm that sadly , a patient in their seventies who was very unwell with a number of significant and long-term health conditions has passed away at St Helier Hospital .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient ’ s family and loved ones at this difficult time . ''
The news comes after a fourth death of a patient diagnosed with coronavirus was confirmed on Monday shortly before 4pm .
The patient was in their 70s and had been treated for underlying health conditions .
A Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust spokesperson said : `` The Trust can confirm that a patient in their 70s being treated for underlying health conditions has died .
The patient had tested positive for Covid-19 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condolences and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time .
`` We will not be commenting further and ask that everybody respects the family 's privacy . ''
The Department of Health 's 2pm daily update announced that the total number of cases in the UK had jumped by 46 - bringing the total to 319 cases .
They said more than 24,000 people have been tested for COVID-19 .
Meanwhile , the number of cases in Greater Manchester now stands at 22 after two more people in Oldham were confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council said on Monday afternoon that the two new cases are known contacts of an existing case .
On Sunday evening , a man diagnosed with coronavirus died at North Manchester General Hospital - making it the third death in the UK .
NHS England said he was aged 'over 60 ' and had 'significant underlying health conditions ' .
He had also recently travelled from an affected area , said to be Italy .
In response to the death , prime minister Boris Johnson chaired an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain in the 'containment ' phase of tackling the spread of the virus .

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A fifth patient in the UK has died after testing positive for coronavirus, NHS England said.
The patient was in their 70s and had a number of significant and long-term health conditions.
They died at St Helier Hospital in the London Borough of Sutton.
Daniel Elkeles, chief executive for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, said: "We can confirm that sadly, a patient in their seventies who was very unwell with a number of significant and long-term health conditions has passed away at St Helier Hospital.
"They had tested positive for COVID-19.
"Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time."
The news comes after a fourth death of a patient diagnosed with coronavirus was confirmed on Monday shortly before 4pm.
The patient was in their 70s and had been treated for underlying health conditions.
A Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust spokesperson said: "The Trust can confirm that a patient in their 70s being treated for underlying health conditions has died. The patient had tested positive for Covid-19.
"The family has been informed and our condolences and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
"We will not be commenting further and ask that everybody respects the family's privacy."
The Department of Health's 2pm daily update announced that the total number of cases in the UK had jumped by 46 - bringing the total to 319 cases.
They said more than 24,000 people have been tested for COVID-19.
(Image: PA)
Meanwhile, the number of cases in Greater Manchester now stands at 22 after two more people in Oldham were confirmed to have contracted the virus.
Oldham council said on Monday afternoon that the two new cases are known contacts of an existing case.
On Sunday evening, a man diagnosed with coronavirus died at North Manchester General Hospital - making it the third death in the UK.
NHS England said he was aged 'over 60' and had 'significant underlying health conditions'.
He had also recently travelled from an affected area, said to be Italy.
In response to the death, prime minister Boris Johnson chaired an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday morning, where they declared the UK will remain in the 'containment' phase of tackling the spread of the virus.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Four flood alerts issued in Greater Manchester covering areas around the River Mersey and Irwell

Four flood 'alerts ' have been issued in Greater Manchester .
The Environment Agency said river levels were rising and would 'continue to rise throughout the evening and through the night ' .
Heavy rainfall is forecast for the rest of Monday night into Tuesday morning , with an official Met Office weather warning for heavy rain in force .
The flood alerts concern land around the rivers Mersey and Irwell .
The Environment Agency said : `` We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the River Mersey and Micker , Cringle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tributaries .
`` We expect river levels to reach flood alert threshold at around 2am on Tuesday and levels will remain high throughout the night until around midday on Tuesday . ''
The Environment Agency said there was a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Irwell , Irk , Medlock and Worsley Brooks and their tributaries , covering an area from Clifton in Salford and down through Broughton into Salford .
`` We expect river levels to reach flood alert in the early hours of the morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the day . ''
`` We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Irwell , Beal , Roch and Croal , Limy Water and their tributaries , '' said the alert .
`` We expect river levels to reach flood alert threshold at around 10pm on Monday .
`` Levels will remain high throughout the night until midday tomorrow . ''
The Environment Agency warned of the possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the rivers Goyt , Tame , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They could reach the flood alert threshold at 2am on Tuesday .
Nationally , 22 flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected - were in force on Monday evening .
There were 151 flood alerts in force .
Environment Agency workers have been closing off footpaths around flood storage basins in Salford and Manchester ahead of the forcasted wet weather .
The alert said : `` Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary .
`` Please be aware of your surroundings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current situation . ''
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain for much of the North West of England .
Forecasters are warning the downpours could continue until noon the following day .
And with the ground already saturated from the wettest February on record , the Met Office say it could lead to 'some flooding and disruption ' .
About 150 properties in Greater Manchester are believed to have been flooded during Storm Ciara last month .
Bury bore the brunt of the damage with residents in Radcliffe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flooded .

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Four flood 'alerts' have been issued in Greater Manchester.
The Environment Agency said river levels were rising and would 'continue to rise throughout the evening and through the night'.
Heavy rainfall is forecast for the rest of Monday night into Tuesday morning, with an official Met Office weather warning for heavy rain in force.
The flood alerts concern land around the rivers Mersey and Irwell.
Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston.
The Environment Agency said: "We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the River Mersey and Micker, Cringle, Sinderland and Poynton Brooks and their tributaries.
"We expect river levels to reach flood alert threshold at around 2am on Tuesday and levels will remain high throughout the night until around midday on Tuesday."
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Lower River Irwell catchment including areas in Greater Manchester.
The Environment Agency said there was a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Irwell, Irk, Medlock and Worsley Brooks and their tributaries, covering an area from Clifton in Salford and down through Broughton into Salford.
"We expect river levels to reach flood alert in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday and levels will remain high throughout the day."
Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall.
"We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Irwell, Beal, Roch and Croal, Limy Water and their tributaries," said the alert.
"We expect river levels to reach flood alert threshold at around 10pm on Monday.
"Levels will remain high throughout the night until midday tomorrow."
River Mersey Uplands catchment including Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Stalybridge and Glossop.
The Environment Agency warned of the possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries.
They could reach the flood alert threshold at 2am on Tuesday.
(Image: MEN)
Nationally, 22 flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected - were in force on Monday evening.
There were 151 flood alerts in force.
Environment Agency workers have been closing off footpaths around flood storage basins in Salford and Manchester ahead of the forcasted wet weather.
The alert said: "Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary.
"Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation."
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain for much of the North West of England.
Forecasters are warning the downpours could continue until noon the following day.
And with the ground already saturated from the wettest February on record, the Met Office say it could lead to 'some flooding and disruption'.
About 150 properties in Greater Manchester are believed to have been flooded during Storm Ciara last month.
Bury bore the brunt of the damage with residents in Radcliffe and Redvales evacuated and homes in Ramsbottom flooded.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Tahith Chong signs new Manchester United contract

Chong , 20 , had entered the final four months of his previous deal but has committed to a new contract until 2022 , with the option of an additional year .
Chong said : “ When I joined Manchester United as a youngster , it was a dream come true .
It is an honour every time I pull on the shirt and represent this club .
“ I am working hard every day to improve and I know this is the perfect environment to develop my game .
The opportunity to learn from the manager , his coaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fantastic .
I am delighted to sign this new contract and really grateful for the chance to prove myself here for many years to come.
” United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer added : “ Tahith works extremely hard every day and he is constantly improving .
His performances this season , whether for the first team or Under-23s , are testament to his hard work , dedication and to his character .
“ We are pleased with the progress he has made since he stepped up from the academy and are looking forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Tahith has great potential ; given his age , ability and work-ethic , we can see that he has a bright future at Manchester United.
” Chong joined United from the Feyenoord academy in 2016 and was included in the 2018 pre-season tour of the United States by former manager Jose Mourinho , who also gave Chong his maiden first-team squad promotion in the Champions League defeat to Juventus at Old Trafford last season .
Chong made his debut off the bench in the FA Cup third round win over Reading 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has played 14 times for United but only started on four occasions .
Academy graduates Chong , Mason Greenwood , Brandon Williams , James Garner , and Ethan Laird have all inked new contracts over the last year .
Salford-raised Angel Gomes , 19 , is approaching the final three months of his contract .

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Tahith Chong has signed a new two-year Manchester United contract.
Chong , 20, had entered the final four months of his previous deal but has committed to a new contract until 2022, with the option of an additional year.
Chong said: “When I joined Manchester United as a youngster, it was a dream come true. It is an honour every time I pull on the shirt and represent this club.
“I am working hard every day to improve and I know this is the perfect environment to develop my game. The opportunity to learn from the manager, his coaching staff and the world-class players here is fantastic. I am delighted to sign this new contract and really grateful for the chance to prove myself here for many years to come.”
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer added: “Tahith works extremely hard every day and he is constantly improving. His performances this season, whether for the first team or Under-23s, are testament to his hard work, dedication and to his character.
“We are pleased with the progress he has made since he stepped up from the academy and are looking forward to continuing to develop his talent.
“Tahith has great potential; given his age, ability and work-ethic, we can see that he has a bright future at Manchester United.”
Chong joined United from the Feyenoord academy in 2016 and was included in the 2018 pre-season tour of the United States by former manager Jose Mourinho, who also gave Chong his maiden first-team squad promotion in the Champions League defeat to Juventus at Old Trafford last season. Chong made his debut off the bench in the FA Cup third round win over Reading 14 months ago.
The Netherlands Under-21 international has played 14 times for United but only started on four occasions.
Academy graduates Chong, Mason Greenwood, Brandon Williams, James Garner, and Ethan Laird have all inked new contracts over the last year. Salford-raised Angel Gomes, 19, is approaching the final three months of his contract.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Government making 'extensive preparations' for a move to a 'delay phase' of its response to the coro

Government making 'extensive preparations' for a move to a 'delay phase' of its response to the coronavirus outbreak

The government is making 'extensive preparations ' for a move to a 'delay phase ' of its response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak , the Prime Minister has said .
Boris Johnson said at a press conference that 'containment is extremely unlikely to work on its own ' .
The phase would aim to delay the peak of the virus ' spread into the summer , when it 's hoped it would be less likely to spread in hotter weather .
And the NHS , the PM said , would also be better able to manage .
Any move to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closure of schools , the banning of large gatherings and widespread working from home .
The government 's chief medical officer meanwhile has said that from Tuesday , all hospital patients with pneumonia and other respiratory infections would be tested for coronavirus - along with all people in intensive care .
And he said people with a fever , the flu or a cold - or anyone with respiratory tract infection symptoms - could be told to self isolate at home for a week .
Professor Chris Whitty said that 'probably within the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' a situation where we say everybody who has even minor respiratory tract infections or a fever should be self isolating for seven days afterwards ' .
He said : `` We are expecting the numbers to increase initially slowly but really quite fast after a while and we have to catch it before the upswing begins .
`` We are now very close to the time , probably within the next 10 to 14 days , when the modelling would imply we should move to a situation where we say everybody who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or a fever , should be self-isolating for seven days afterwards . ''
The Prime Minister 's comments came as a fourth death from coronavirus was confirmed in the UK .
The patient was in their 70s and was being treated for underlying health conditions , Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust said .
On Sunday night the death of a man aged in his 60s who had been diagnosed with coronavirus was confirmed at North Manchester Hospital .
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus leapt overnight in the UK to 319 from 273 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new cases in Oldham have also been confirmed .
The PM earlier chaired an emergency COBRA meeting of senior ministers to discuss the country 's response to the outbreak .
Mr Johnson said the UK remained in the 'contain ' phase of the response to coronavirus 'but watching what is happening around the world , our scientists think containment is extremely unlikely to work on its own ' .
`` That is why we are making extensive preparations for a move to the delay phase , '' he said .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this disease in order to reduce the strain it places on the NHS .
`` The more we can delay the peak of the spread to the summer , the better the NHS will be able to manage . ''
Mr Johnson added : `` I want to stress the following things .
`` First , we are doing everything we can to combat this outbreak based on the latest scientific and medical advice .
`` Second , we have a truly brilliant NHS where staff have responded with all the determination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service so revered across the world and they will continue to have this Government 's full support , my support , in tackling this virus on the front line .
`` Third , we will set out further steps in the days and weeks ahead to help people protect themselves , their family and in particularly the elderly and vulnerable .
`` Finally , while it is absolutely critical in managing the spread of this virus that we take the right decisions at the right time based on the latest and the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things which have no or limited medical benefit , nor things which could turn out actually to be counter productive , there is no hiding from the fact that the coronavirus outbreak will present significant challenges for the UK just as it does in other countries .
`` But if we continue to look out for one another , to pull together in a united and national effort , I have no doubt that we can and will rise to that challenge . ''
`` The most important thing to get over is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , whatever measures are being urged upon us , be in no doubt we are considering absolutely all of them .
`` And in due time they may , of course , become necessary . ''

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The government is making 'extensive preparations' for a move to a 'delay phase' of its response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak, the Prime Minister has said.
Boris Johnson said at a press conference that 'containment is extremely unlikely to work on its own'.
The phase would aim to delay the peak of the virus' spread into the summer, when it's hoped it would be less likely to spread in hotter weather.
And the NHS, the PM said, would also be better able to manage.
Any move to the 'delay phase' could see the closure of schools, the banning of large gatherings and widespread working from home.
The government's chief medical officer meanwhile has said that from Tuesday, all hospital patients with pneumonia and other respiratory infections would be tested for coronavirus - along with all people in intensive care.
And he said people with a fever, the flu or a cold - or anyone with respiratory tract infection symptoms - could be told to self isolate at home for a week.
(Image: Getty Images)
Professor Chris Whitty said that 'probably within the next 10-14 days' there will be 'a situation where we say everybody who has even minor respiratory tract infections or a fever should be self isolating for seven days afterwards'.
He said: "We are expecting the numbers to increase initially slowly but really quite fast after a while and we have to catch it before the upswing begins.
"We are now very close to the time, probably within the next 10 to 14 days, when the modelling would imply we should move to a situation where we say everybody who has even minor respiratory tract infections, or a fever, should be self-isolating for seven days afterwards."
The Prime Minister's comments came as a fourth death from coronavirus was confirmed in the UK.
The patient was in their 70s and was being treated for underlying health conditions, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust said.
(Image: PA)
On Sunday night the death of a man aged in his 60s who had been diagnosed with coronavirus was confirmed at North Manchester Hospital.
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus leapt overnight in the UK to 319 from 273 just 24 hours ago - and two new cases in Oldham have also been confirmed.
The PM earlier chaired an emergency COBRA meeting of senior ministers to discuss the country's response to the outbreak.
Mr Johnson said the UK remained in the 'contain' phase of the response to coronavirus 'but watching what is happening around the world, our scientists think containment is extremely unlikely to work on its own'.
(Image: Getty Images)
"That is why we are making extensive preparations for a move to the delay phase," he said.
"We are preparing various actions to slow the spread of this disease in order to reduce the strain it places on the NHS.
"The more we can delay the peak of the spread to the summer, the better the NHS will be able to manage."
Mr Johnson added: "I want to stress the following things.
"First, we are doing everything we can to combat this outbreak based on the latest scientific and medical advice.
"Second, we have a truly brilliant NHS where staff have responded with all the determination, compassion and skill that makes their service so revered across the world and they will continue to have this Government's full support, my support, in tackling this virus on the front line.
"Third, we will set out further steps in the days and weeks ahead to help people protect themselves, their family and in particularly the elderly and vulnerable.
"Finally, while it is absolutely critical in managing the spread of this virus that we take the right decisions at the right time based on the latest and the best evidence, so we mustn't do things which have no or limited medical benefit, nor things which could turn out actually to be counter productive, there is no hiding from the fact that the coronavirus outbreak will present significant challenges for the UK just as it does in other countries.
"But if we continue to look out for one another, to pull together in a united and national effort, I have no doubt that we can and will rise to that challenge."
"The most important thing to get over is that whatever is happening in other countries, whatever measures are being urged upon us, be in no doubt we are considering absolutely all of them.
"And in due time they may, of course, become necessary."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Manchester Arena bombing trial: 'One in a million' chance DNA found at apartment where explosives we

Manchester Arena bombing trial: 'One in a million' chance DNA found at apartment where explosives were made did not belong to Hashem or Salman Abedi, court told

The DNA of Manchester Arena bombing accused Hashem Abedi was found at an apartment where explosives were made and in an old Nissan Micra in which bomb-making equipment was transported and stored , his murder trial was told .
The DNA profile - which an expert witness said there was a 'one-in-a-million chance ' belonged to someone other than Hashem or his brother Salman - was found on bedding , curtains and a sleeping bag dumped in a bin room at an apartment block in Blackley .
It was also found on a bathroom door-handle at a terraced house in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a delivery address for chemicals and on items found in the Micra alleged to have been used to transport and store bomb-equipment , jurors were told .
Although his DNA was n't found at a city centre apartment where the final device was said to have been assembled , his fingerprints were found on six metal cylinders dumped in the basement and alleged to have been prototype detonators for the device , jurors were told .
Salman Abedi killed himself and 22 others , and maimed dozens more , when he detonated an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concert-goers were leaving Manchester Arena on May 22 , 2017 .
His brother , Hashem , denies helping his brother source chemicals and shrapnel for a bomb .
The prosecution say the pair used contacts to obtain 'precursor chemicals ' for making deadly TATP explosives which was said to have been manufactured at a 12th floor flat at Somerton House in Blackley up until April 2017 when , it is alleged , they left the property in a hurry and stored bomb-related material in an old Nissan Micra .
The car was parked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Libya , the jurors have heard .
Salman Abedi returned alone in May 2017 , assembled the device in a plush third floor flat he had rented at Granby House in Manchester and detonated it at the Arena , according to the prosecution .
As Salman 's brother 's trial resumed at the Old Bailey in London , forensic scientist Geraldine Davidson told the jury that the defendant 's DNA was found at Somerton Court , at an address in Lindum Street in Rusholme alleged to have been set up to receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Micra which was found a week after the bombing parked up in Rusholme .
Traces of TATP were found in the boot and on the rear and driver 's seats while chemicals , nails and screws were also found on board , the court has heard .
Ms Davidson , who analysed 450 items , told the jurors DNA of both Hashem and Salman Abedi were found on items recovered from Somerton Court .
There was 'extremely strong support ' , that DNA profiles found on bedding and curtains dumped in a bin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Hashem and Salman Abedi , the witness told the court , adding that this meant there was a one-in-a-million chance these profiles had come from someone else .
DNA linked to Salman Abedi was also found in a pillow case recovered from the bin room while there was also 'extremely strong support ' for a mixed profile found on a sleeping bag belonging to brother Hashem , the witness told the court .
More DNA linked to Salman Abedi was found in a washing machine in the kitchen and on a living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told .
His DNA was also allegedly found on the TV on-off switch and on a fuse box in a cupboard.The brothers ' DNA was also found in the Nissan Micra found by police a week after the bombing parked up close to Devell House in Rusholme , the jurors were told .
Profiles linked to Hashem Abedi 's DNA were found a front seat adjuster and a bottle of Levi Roots Caribbean Crush drink , the court heard .
His DNA was also said to have been on a blue drums recovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B & Q hammer in the rear footwell of the car .
A mixed profile found in a San Francisco 49ers holdall recovered from the car provided 'extremely strong support ' for Salman Abedi having contributed to the profile , the court heard .
A profile from a brown sock inside the hold-all provided 'extremely strong support ' for Salman Abedi contributing to it , according to Ms Davidson .
The expert said there was a one in a billion possibility that the profile found in the sock belonged to someone other than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played an animation showing all the forensic evidence obtained from the Nissan Micra , both DNA and fingerprint .
Read more of today 's top stories here The expert also outlined how Salman Abedi 's DNA was found at or near the apartment at Granby House in Manchester city centre , where he is said to have assembled the device .
Although his brother 's DNA was not found there , earlier fingerprint expert Philip Balduini told the jurors the accused 's prints were on six rolled up pieces of cut-up tin found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The prosecution say these were prototype detonators for the device although other detonators were used in the day of the attack .
Hashem Abedi , 22 , from Fallowfield , denies 22 counts of murder , one charge of attempted murder concerning those who were hurt but survived and a charge that he conspired with Salman Abedi to cause an explosion .

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The DNA of Manchester Arena bombing accused Hashem Abedi was found at an apartment where explosives were made and in an old Nissan Micra in which bomb-making equipment was transported and stored, his murder trial was told.
The DNA profile - which an expert witness said there was a 'one-in-a-million chance ' belonged to someone other than Hashem or his brother Salman - was found on bedding, curtains and a sleeping bag dumped in a bin room at an apartment block in Blackley.
It was also found on a bathroom door-handle at a terraced house in Rusholme said to have been used as a delivery address for chemicals and on items found in the Micra alleged to have been used to transport and store bomb-equipment, jurors were told.
Although his DNA wasn't found at a city centre apartment where the final device was said to have been assembled, his fingerprints were found on six metal cylinders dumped in the basement and alleged to have been prototype detonators for the device, jurors were told.
Salman Abedi killed himself and 22 others, and maimed dozens more, when he detonated an improvised explosive device in his backpack as concert-goers were leaving Manchester Arena on May 22, 2017.
His brother, Hashem, denies helping his brother source chemicals and shrapnel for a bomb.
The prosecution say the pair used contacts to obtain 'precursor chemicals' for making deadly TATP explosives which was said to have been manufactured at a 12th floor flat at Somerton House in Blackley up until April 2017 when, it is alleged, they left the property in a hurry and stored bomb-related material in an old Nissan Micra.
The car was parked up in Rusholme and the brothers flew to Libya, the jurors have heard.
Salman Abedi returned alone in May 2017, assembled the device in a plush third floor flat he had rented at Granby House in Manchester and detonated it at the Arena, according to the prosecution.
As Salman's brother's trial resumed at the Old Bailey in London, forensic scientist Geraldine Davidson told the jury that the defendant's DNA was found at Somerton Court, at an address in Lindum Street in Rusholme alleged to have been set up to receive deliveries of bomb-making chemicals and in the Micra which was found a week after the bombing parked up in Rusholme.
Traces of TATP were found in the boot and on the rear and driver's seats while chemicals, nails and screws were also found on board, the court has heard.
Ms Davidson, who analysed 450 items, told the jurors DNA of both Hashem and Salman Abedi were found on items recovered from Somerton Court.
There was 'extremely strong support', that DNA profiles found on bedding and curtains dumped in a bin room at Somerton Court had been provided by Hashem and Salman Abedi, the witness told the court, adding that this meant there was a one-in-a-million chance these profiles had come from someone else.
DNA linked to Salman Abedi was also found in a pillow case recovered from the bin room while there was also 'extremely strong support' for a mixed profile found on a sleeping bag belonging to brother Hashem, the witness told the court.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
More DNA linked to Salman Abedi was found in a washing machine in the kitchen and on a living room plug socket, the jurors were told.
His DNA was also allegedly found on the TV on-off switch and on a fuse box in a cupboard.The brothers' DNA was also found in the Nissan Micra found by police a week after the bombing parked up close to Devell House in Rusholme, the jurors were told.
Profiles linked to Hashem Abedi's DNA were found a front seat adjuster and a bottle of Levi Roots Caribbean Crush drink, the court heard.
His DNA was also said to have been on a blue drums recovered from the rear seat and on a B&Q hammer in the rear footwell of the car.
A mixed profile found in a San Francisco 49ers holdall recovered from the car provided 'extremely strong support' for Salman Abedi having contributed to the profile, the court heard.
A profile from a brown sock inside the hold-all provided 'extremely strong support' for Salman Abedi contributing to it, according to Ms Davidson.
The expert said there was a one in a billion possibility that the profile found in the sock belonged to someone other than Salman Abedi.
The jurors were then played an animation showing all the forensic evidence obtained from the Nissan Micra, both DNA and fingerprint.
The expert also outlined how Salman Abedi's DNA was found at or near the apartment at Granby House in Manchester city centre, where he is said to have assembled the device.
Although his brother's DNA was not found there, earlier fingerprint expert Philip Balduini told the jurors the accused's prints were on six rolled up pieces of cut-up tin found in a bag in the basement.
The prosecution say these were prototype detonators for the device although other detonators were used in the day of the attack.
Hashem Abedi, 22, from Fallowfield, denies 22 counts of murder, one charge of attempted murder concerning those who were hurt but survived and a charge that he conspired with Salman Abedi to cause an explosion.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--How Man City beat Barcelona to sign Brazilian defender Yan Couto and what comes next

Manchester City confirmed the capture of Brazilian teenage defender Yan Couto with an 84-word statement on the morning of the Carabao Cup final .
The news was published on their website but not promoted prominently or pushed anywhere , and subsequently lost in the tide of matchday action as Pep Guardiola 's side wrapped up their eighth domestic title in the last two years .
If the announcement of a player arriving on a five-year contract for a deal that could be worth more than £10m was downplayed , the efforts that had gone into making the signing happen were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in South America has been established for some time and Couto , not 18 until June , is a player that has been tracked for more than two years at Coritiba and in the Brazil youth system .
His call-up to the squad for the U17 World Cup back in November seemed like an ideal time to check the right-back 's progress .
Couto would end the tournament with a winners ' medal having created more chances than any other defender but City were convinced enough after Brazil 's first game to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face fierce competition from Barcelona though , who were quicker with negotiations and managed to strike a deal with Coritiba first .
This was where City 's charm offensive stepped up .
Three weeks after winning the U17 World Cup in Brazil , Couto was at the Etihad for the first Manchester derby of the season as part of a trip where he was walked and talked through what his prospects could be if he chose the Blues over Barcelona .
Guardiola spoke to the player personally - something he does not always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December and a month later when Couto returned for a medical , convinced that the pathway at City was the best route for him .
Whether that pays off remains to be seen and there are a lot of possibilities for a player still so young .
The teenager has already been described as Brazil 's new hope at right-back with comparisons made to Guardiola favourite Dani Alves , who came close to reuniting with the manager in 2017 before making a last-minute switch to Paris Saint-Germain instead .
Equally , though , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a first team player in the same way that Gabriel Jesus was when he signed from Palmeiras three years ago , someone that can be trusted to come into the senior team immediately and make an impact - hence the lack of fanfare confirming his arrival .
Couto is expected to get a taste of first team action on the pre-season tour this summer , where the coaches can have a look at his potential and see how he could fit into the squad .
Fernandinho will be there for at least another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Ederson , Bernardo Silva , and Joao Cancelo will all help bridge the language barrier .
After then , a decision will be made for next season and beyond .
There is the outside chance he could stay in Manchester but a more likely option is that he goes out on loan to continue his development elsewhere in the same way that signings Aleks Zinchenko , Douglas Luiz , Claudio Gomes , Daniel Arzani , Ante Palaversa , Ryotaro Meshino and Pedro Porro have done in recent years .
City and Couto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convinced the deal had to be done , but how successful the player 's Etihad career turns out to be will come down to the decisions that are made from here .

Manchester City confirmed the capture of Brazilian teenage defender Yan Couto with an 84-word statement on the morning of the Carabao Cup final.
The news was published on their website but not promoted prominently or pushed anywhere, and subsequently lost in the tide of matchday action as Pep Guardiola's side wrapped up their eighth domestic title in the last two years.
If the announcement of a player arriving on a five-year contract for a deal that could be worth more than £10m was downplayed, the efforts that had gone into making the signing happen were anything but.
City's scouting system in South America has been established for some time and Couto, not 18 until June, is a player that has been tracked for more than two years at Coritiba and in the Brazil youth system.
His call-up to the squad for the U17 World Cup back in November seemed like an ideal time to check the right-back's progress. Couto would end the tournament with a winners' medal having created more chances than any other defender but City were convinced enough after Brazil's first game to go ahead with the signing.
They would face fierce competition from Barcelona though, who were quicker with negotiations and managed to strike a deal with Coritiba first. This was where City's charm offensive stepped up.
Three weeks after winning the U17 World Cup in Brazil, Couto was at the Etihad for the first Manchester derby of the season as part of a trip where he was walked and talked through what his prospects could be if he chose the Blues over Barcelona.
Guardiola spoke to the player personally - something he does not always do with first-team signings - both in December and a month later when Couto returned for a medical, convinced that the pathway at City was the best route for him.
Whether that pays off remains to be seen and there are a lot of possibilities for a player still so young.
The teenager has already been described as Brazil's new hope at right-back with comparisons made to Guardiola favourite Dani Alves, who came close to reuniting with the manager in 2017 before making a last-minute switch to Paris Saint-Germain instead.
Equally, though, the player is not being treated as a first team player in the same way that Gabriel Jesus was when he signed from Palmeiras three years ago, someone that can be trusted to come into the senior team immediately and make an impact - hence the lack of fanfare confirming his arrival.
Couto is expected to get a taste of first team action on the pre-season tour this summer, where the coaches can have a look at his potential and see how he could fit into the squad. Fernandinho will be there for at least another year to help the new signing adjust while Ederson, Bernardo Silva, and Joao Cancelo will all help bridge the language barrier.
After then, a decision will be made for next season and beyond. There is the outside chance he could stay in Manchester but a more likely option is that he goes out on loan to continue his development elsewhere in the same way that signings Aleks Zinchenko, Douglas Luiz, Claudio Gomes, Daniel Arzani, Ante Palaversa, Ryotaro Meshino and Pedro Porro have done in recent years.
City and Couto saw enough in each other to be convinced the deal had to be done, but how successful the player's Etihad career turns out to be will come down to the decisions that are made from here.