themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Manchester United writers decide if Odion Ighalo should start vs Chelsea

Odion Ighalo last played in the Premier League over three years ago , has not started a football match since December 1 , did not train with his new Manchester United teammates in Marbella , and has not trained with them yet at Carrington .
Yet United have not scored in four of their last five league games , Marcus Rashford has netted four of their six goals against Chelsea , Anthony Martial is looking bereft up front , and the Chelsea defence is as watertight as a sieve .
United travel down to London on Sunday and Ole Gunnar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , will be in the squad .
Whether he starts is up for debate and our writers have picked their United XI with or without Ighalo .
Ighalo has n't played top-level football for three years so to start him in United 's biggest league game of the season thus far would be ridiculous .
Anthony Martial has looked lost up front without Marcus Rashford on the left and the Frenchman has proved himself to be a capable winger in his time at the club .
Daniel James will hopefully benefit from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fairly obvious choice , with Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba injured and Andreas Pereira struggling .
The only question mark in the back five is whether Brandon Williams or Luke Shaw should start at left-back .
Williams had a stormer in United 's League Cup with at the Bridge in October and has maintained a high level all season .
Would you start Ighalo ?
Choose your United XI below : The back three tactic came off in the League Cup but Chelsea are not a good enough team to merit defensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adventurous enough to make it a regular formation .
You could probably bank on nine of the starters already and the issue is who supplements Anthony Martial in attack .
Mason Greenwood is arguably United 's biggest goal threat at the moment and could interchange with Martial ; a better winger than he is a striker .
Daniel James is selected by default and United have to hope the winter break has revitalised him .
Ighalo has not played a game in close to three months and barely had any interaction with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surprise in attack but could get that from Greenwood if he dovetails with Martial .
If United go with a back four - and they should do here - then it feels like it 's a defence that picks itself at the moment , with Luke Shaw narrowly holding off the challenge of Brandon Williams at left-back .
There 's no such luxury in midfield .
Solskjaer will be desperate to have Scott McTominay back but this will almost certainly be a game too early .
Nemanja Matic should start though to allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfield role .
It 's also a game too early for Odion Ighalo .
He 's barely got to know his teammates yet and will be better suited here coming off the bench and trying to impact the game that way .
Anthony Martial has struggled recently but perhaps the arrival of some genuine competition will stir him into life .
He deserves the chance to show that at Stamford Bridge , with Mason Greenwood and Daniel James in support .
It was n't a surprise to hear Solskjaer say Ighalo would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day loan move to United but , it would be a surprise to see him thrown into the starting XI .
Not only has the forward not played a minute of football since the end of November but Coronavirus fears also mean he has yet to train with his teammates .
He 's likely to get one training session in with them before the clash at Stamford Bridge but that 's not enough to see him secure a place in the starting XI .
The team have spent the week in Spain working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the game so to throw in a player who has just joined and has no relationship with his team would be verging on the ridiculous .
Greenwood , Martial and James should be starting United 's attacking line as they look to close the gap on fourth placed Chelsea .
Igahlo might not be fully match fit but nothing other than a win will do for United , so surely he is worth a risk ?
Admittedly it makes sense for Greenwood to get a start up front , but it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the bench this season .
It does seem a big gamble to throw the Nigerian into the starting line up after two months without a game but after two weeks of intense fitness work , following on from the start of pre-season in China , he should be able to cope with the physicality of the Chelsea defence .
Matic and Fred are essential in the midfield considering McTominay is still a doubt , but Fernandes has to start the game in the more attacking role .
Wan-Bissaka and Williams would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shaw has rejuvenated his career with his new role in a three-man defence .

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Odion Ighalo last played in the Premier League over three years ago, has not started a football match since December 1, did not train with his new Manchester United teammates in Marbella, and has not trained with them yet at Carrington.
Yet United have not scored in four of their last five league games, Marcus Rashford has netted four of their six goals against Chelsea, Anthony Martial is looking bereft up front, and the Chelsea defence is as watertight as a sieve.
United travel down to London on Sunday and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already said Ighalo, 30, will be in the squad. Whether he starts is up for debate and our writers have picked their United XI with or without Ighalo.
Liam Corless
Ighalo hasn't played top-level football for three years so to start him in United's biggest league game of the season thus far would be ridiculous.
Anthony Martial has looked lost up front without Marcus Rashford on the left and the Frenchman has proved himself to be a capable winger in his time at the club. Daniel James will hopefully benefit from the winter break.
The midfield three looks a fairly obvious choice, with Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba injured and Andreas Pereira struggling.
The only question mark in the back five is whether Brandon Williams or Luke Shaw should start at left-back. Williams had a stormer in United's League Cup with at the Bridge in October and has maintained a high level all season.
Would you start Ighalo? Choose your United XI below:
Samuel Luckhurst
The back three tactic came off in the League Cup but Chelsea are not a good enough team to merit defensive security and the United full-backs are not adventurous enough to make it a regular formation.
You could probably bank on nine of the starters already and the issue is who supplements Anthony Martial in attack. Mason Greenwood is arguably United's biggest goal threat at the moment and could interchange with Martial; a better winger than he is a striker. Daniel James is selected by default and United have to hope the winter break has revitalised him.
Ighalo has not played a game in close to three months and barely had any interaction with his teammates. United need an element of surprise in attack but could get that from Greenwood if he dovetails with Martial.
Tyrone Marshall
If United go with a back four - and they should do here - then it feels like it's a defence that picks itself at the moment, with Luke Shaw narrowly holding off the challenge of Brandon Williams at left-back.
There's no such luxury in midfield. Solskjaer will be desperate to have Scott McTominay back but this will almost certainly be a game too early. Nemanja Matic should start though to allow Bruno Fernandes to operate in an attacking midfield role.
It's also a game too early for Odion Ighalo. He's barely got to know his teammates yet and will be better suited here coming off the bench and trying to impact the game that way.
Anthony Martial has struggled recently but perhaps the arrival of some genuine competition will stir him into life.
He deserves the chance to show that at Stamford Bridge, with Mason Greenwood and Daniel James in support.
Charlotte Duncker
It wasn't a surprise to hear Solskjaer say Ighalo would be in the travelling squad following his deadline day loan move to United but, it would be a surprise to see him thrown into the starting XI.
Not only has the forward not played a minute of football since the end of November but Coronavirus fears also mean he has yet to train with his teammates. He's likely to get one training session in with them before the clash at Stamford Bridge but that's not enough to see him secure a place in the starting XI.
The team have spent the week in Spain working on patterns of play and tactics ahead of the game so to throw in a player who has just joined and has no relationship with his team would be verging on the ridiculous.
Greenwood, Martial and James should be starting United's attacking line as they look to close the gap on fourth placed Chelsea.
Rich Fay
Igahlo might not be fully match fit but nothing other than a win will do for United, so surely he is worth a risk? Admittedly it makes sense for Greenwood to get a start up front, but it can be argued his best performances have come from the bench this season.
It does seem a big gamble to throw the Nigerian into the starting line up after two months without a game but after two weeks of intense fitness work, following on from the start of pre-season in China, he should be able to cope with the physicality of the Chelsea defence.
Matic and Fred are essential in the midfield considering McTominay is still a doubt, but Fernandes has to start the game in the more attacking role.
Wan-Bissaka and Williams would be wise inclusions at wing back, while Shaw has rejuvenated his career with his new role in a three-man defence.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Things that go bump in the theatre - Ghost Stories comes to The Lowry

`` It probably started , for me , with Scooby Doo , ” says Jeremy Dyson .
“ There were a lot of scary things for kids around in the Seventies , and lots I was enchanted by.
” Dyson is half of the team behind Ghost Stories , a play that brings those thrills and chills from his childhood right up to date and to The Lowry stage next week .
“ Doctor Who would have been a part of it , which in the Seventies had a real horror edge to it .
So the groundwork was done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight years old .
“ People used to buy me collections of ghost stories for my birthdays .
They were supposed to be for kids , but they were the most terrifying tales.
” Best known for his work with The League Of Gentlemen , Dyson teamed up with Andy Nyman to create Ghost Stories 10 years ago .
Nyman is , of course , the man behind many of Derren Brown ’ s mystery-filled stage shows and early TV performances .
The pair have been friends since their teens , and bonded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s a very English genre , ” says Dyson .
“ Certainly when it comes to the supernatural side of things .
The English sensibility defined a lot of that .
It ’ s a very English tradition , and there ’ s no question that ’ s part of what we ’ re celebrating in Ghost Stories.
” Stage horror is much harder to do than film and TV scares for obvious reasons , and that ’ s probably why only one other West End stage is doing it well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Fortune Theatre , where The Woman In Black has been playing since 1989 .
“ I think it ’ s hard to do well , ” says Dyson .
“ You have to have a love both for theatre and for horror .
It ’ s a bit like comedy .
People talk about comedy writers having funny bones .
I think you need scary bones to write horror.
” “ I think snobbery plays a real part in it too , ” Nyman adds .
“ When I was growing up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West End and there was always a good old thriller on , be it Corpse !
, Deathtrap or Sleuth .
“ Those stage thrillers have completely gone out of fashion .
There is a section of the audience that is completely ignored by plays ; a thriller audience that would never dream of going to a play because it ’ s seen as ‘ clever stuff for clever people ’ .
“ That ’ s not to say we think we ’ ve created this brilliant play for that audience , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we wanted to see.
” Dyson and Nyman will not tell us much about what to expect from Ghost Stories , except to say that they ’ ve spent the 10 years since it premiered in Liverpool refining the experience and tweaking small things to bring the biggest scares to the audience .
“ If people are paying their hard-earned money to see a show you ’ re putting on , you have a massive responsibility to give them more than they pay for , ” says Nyman .
“ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s good enough , it will be fine ’ , you have to over-deliver .
You ’ ve got to lose sleep over it .
When the show is up and working and you keep tweaking it to get it right , and you see people going away happy , you know the main reason you ’ ve got to that place is you ’ ve felt a responsibility and you ’ ve worked hard at it.
” And even though it ’ s been running for 10 years - it visits The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tour - the show 's secrets have been well-kept by audiences .
“ Secrets are precious , ” says Nyman .
“ If you give people a secret that they really enjoy and you ask them nicely to keep it , they do .
“ These days everything is spoiled for you .
Every single film and television trailer ruins plot points .
“ Jeremy and I love the experience of telling people a really good story without them knowing anything about it in advance .
You feel the buzz in the audience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sit and watch.
” So , what can they say about what we might expect ?
Andy says : “ Ghost Stories is a 90-minute scary , thrill-ride experience about a professor of parapsychology who investigates three cases .
That ’ s as much as you get and that ’ s more than we ever used to give.
” Pressed further he adds : “ A rattling hour and a half that will make you roar with laughter , leap out of your seats and talk about it for a very long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lowry from Tuesday to Saturday , February 22

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"It probably started, for me, with Scooby Doo,” says Jeremy Dyson. “There were a lot of scary things for kids around in the Seventies, and lots I was enchanted by.”
Dyson is half of the team behind Ghost Stories, a play that brings those thrills and chills from his childhood right up to date and to The Lowry stage next week.
“Doctor Who would have been a part of it, which in the Seventies had a real horror edge to it. So the groundwork was done by the time I was seven or eight years old.
“People used to buy me collections of ghost stories for my birthdays. They were supposed to be for kids, but they were the most terrifying tales.”
Best known for his work with The League Of Gentlemen, Dyson teamed up with Andy Nyman to create Ghost Stories 10 years ago.
Nyman is, of course, the man behind many of Derren Brown’s mystery-filled stage shows and early TV performances. The pair have been friends since their teens, and bonded over a love of horror.
“It’s a very English genre,” says Dyson. “Certainly when it comes to the supernatural side of things. The English sensibility defined a lot of that. It’s a very English tradition, and there’s no question that’s part of what we’re celebrating in Ghost Stories.”
Stage horror is much harder to do than film and TV scares for obvious reasons, and that’s probably why only one other West End stage is doing it well at the moment. That's at the Fortune Theatre, where The Woman In Black has been playing since 1989.
“I think it’s hard to do well,” says Dyson. “You have to have a love both for theatre and for horror. It’s a bit like comedy. People talk about comedy writers having funny bones. I think you need scary bones to write horror.”
“I think snobbery plays a real part in it too,” Nyman adds. “When I was growing up, we’d come to the West End and there was always a good old thriller on, be it Corpse!, Deathtrap or Sleuth.
“Those stage thrillers have completely gone out of fashion. There is a section of the audience that is completely ignored by plays; a thriller audience that would never dream of going to a play because it’s seen as ‘clever stuff for clever people’.
“That’s not to say we think we’ve created this brilliant play for that audience, we’ve just written the play that we wanted to see.”
Dyson and Nyman will not tell us much about what to expect from Ghost Stories, except to say that they’ve spent the 10 years since it premiered in Liverpool refining the experience and tweaking small things to bring the biggest scares to the audience.
“If people are paying their hard-earned money to see a show you’re putting on, you have a massive responsibility to give them more than they pay for,” says Nyman.
“It’s not fair to think ‘that’s good enough, it will be fine’, you have to over-deliver. You’ve got to lose sleep over it. When the show is up and working and you keep tweaking it to get it right, and you see people going away happy, you know the main reason you’ve got to that place is you’ve felt a responsibility and you’ve worked hard at it.”
And even though it’s been running for 10 years - it visits The Lowry as part of its first UK tour - the show's secrets have been well-kept by audiences.
“Secrets are precious,” says Nyman. “If you give people a secret that they really enjoy and you ask them nicely to keep it, they do.
“These days everything is spoiled for you. Every single film and television trailer ruins plot points.
“Jeremy and I love the experience of telling people a really good story without them knowing anything about it in advance. You feel the buzz in the audience; it’s an exciting thing to sit and watch.”
So, what can they say about what we might expect?
Andy says: “Ghost Stories is a 90-minute scary, thrill-ride experience about a professor of parapsychology who investigates three cases. That’s as much as you get and that’s more than we ever used to give.”
Pressed further he adds: “A rattling hour and a half that will make you roar with laughter, leap out of your seats and talk about it for a very long time.”
Ghost Stories plays at The Lowry from Tuesday to Saturday, February 22


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Back To The Future The Musical debuts at the Opera House

Great Scott !
It ’ s time to get back in the DeLorean , push the pedal to the floor , and hit 88mph for a trip to 1.21 gigawatts of fun… Yes , Back To The Future is back .
Some 35 years since the time-travelling caper starring Michael J .
Fox and Christopher Lloyd hit the big screen , the team behind the mega-franchise has reunited to turn the whole thing into a stage musical .
And it has its world premiere at the Opera House in Manchester next week .
Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Gale co-producing , are back as co-producers this time around - and so far Gale likes what he sees : “ The show has exceeded my wildest expectations and I couldn ’ t think of a better way to be celebrating the 35th anniversary of the movie .
“ I ’ m thrilled that Back to the Future – the musical is enjoying its world premiere in Manchester and giving this great city the ‘ first look ’ at our show !
” Taking the iconic role of Marty McFly will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West End in shows like Matilda and Bat Out Of Hell .
Tackling the role of Dr Emmett Brown will be Tony-award winner Roger Bart , whose list of past credits is way too long to feature in full here… He ’ s had a prolific stage and screen career in the States - his most notable TV and film credits include The Stepford Wives , The Producers , Desperate Housewives , A Series of Unfortunate Events and he is currently Judge Curtis Wilson in Good Trouble .
His Broadway credits include Carmen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leo Bloom in The Producers .
Bart said : , `` I am thrilled to be here in the great city of Manchester to introduce to the world this extraordinary incarnation of this hilarious and heart-warming story .
“ Playing the role of Doc Brown , made iconic on film by the brilliant Christopher Lloyd , is going to be the adventure of a lifetime .
“ After all , at this stage of my life , who doesn ’ t want to go back in time ? ''
Rounding out the cast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Rosanna Hyland as Lorraine Baines and Cedric Neal as Goldie .
The new music and lyrics for the show comes from Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard , with additional songs from the film including , of course , The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode .
For those who ’ ve been in hiding since 1985 , Back to the Future the movie grossed £279 million at the box office worldwide .
Marty McFly is a rock ‘ n ’ roll teenager who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time-travelling DeLorean invented by his friend , Dr Emmett Brown .
But before he can return to 1985 , Marty must make sure his high school-aged parents fall in love in order to save his own existence .
You can expect more of that next week as Manchester gets the first glimpse of this extraordinary show before it transfers to the West End .
Back To The Future The Musical runs at the Opera House Manchester from Thursday to Sunday , May 17 .

Great Scott! It’s time to get back in the DeLorean, push the pedal to the floor, and hit 88mph for a trip to 1.21 gigawatts of fun…
Yes, Back To The Future is back.
Some 35 years since the time-travelling caper starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd hit the big screen, the team behind the mega-franchise has reunited to turn the whole thing into a stage musical.
And it has its world premiere at the Opera House in Manchester next week.
Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, who co-wrote the original trilogy with Zemeckis directing and Gale co-producing, are back as co-producers this time around - and so far Gale likes what he sees: “The show has exceeded my wildest expectations and I couldn’t think of a better way to be celebrating the 35th anniversary of the movie.
“I’m thrilled that Back to the Future – the musical is enjoying its world premiere in Manchester and giving this great city the ‘first look’ at our show!”
Taking the iconic role of Marty McFly will be Olly Dobson, previously seen in the West End in shows like Matilda and Bat Out Of Hell.
Tackling the role of Dr Emmett Brown will be Tony-award winner Roger Bart, whose list of past credits is way too long to feature in full here…
He’s had a prolific stage and screen career in the States - his most notable TV and film credits include The Stepford Wives, The Producers, Desperate Housewives, A Series of Unfortunate Events and he is currently Judge Curtis Wilson in Good Trouble.
His Broadway credits include Carmen Ghia (Tony nomination) and ten Leo Bloom in The Producers.
Bart said: "I am thrilled to be here in the great city of Manchester to introduce to the world this extraordinary incarnation of this hilarious and heart-warming story.
“Playing the role of Doc Brown, made iconic on film by the brilliant Christopher Lloyd, is going to be the adventure of a lifetime.
“After all, at this stage of my life, who doesn’t want to go back in time?"
Rounding out the cast will be Hugh Coles as George McFly, Rosanna Hyland as Lorraine Baines and Cedric Neal as Goldie.
The new music and lyrics for the show comes from Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard, with additional songs from the film including, of course, The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode.
For those who’ve been in hiding since 1985, Back to the Future the movie grossed £279 million at the box office worldwide.
Marty McFly is a rock ‘n’ roll teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr Emmett Brown. But before he can return to 1985, Marty must make sure his high school-aged parents fall in love in order to save his own existence.
You can expect more of that next week as Manchester gets the first glimpse of this extraordinary show before it transfers to the West End.
Back To The Future The Musical runs at the Opera House Manchester from Thursday to Sunday, May 17 and tickets are available from ATGTickets.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Coronavirus LIVE updates as person infected attended London conference

One of the nine people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK attended a conference attended by 200 people .
Those that were at the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre in Westminster have now been informed that someone confirmed to be suffering from coronavirus – also known as Covid-19 – had been at the event .
Delegates who visited the conference on February 6 have been told to no action if they were well but to stay indoors , avoid contact with others and call NHS 111 if they developed symptoms such as a fever or cough .
Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Public Health England , said : “ One of our main priorities has been to identify any people who we think have been in close contact with confirmed cases of Covid-19 to provide public health advice , as they may be at slightly increased risk of catching the virus .
“ While the degree of contact conference delegates may have had with the case is unlikely to have been significant , we have taken a precautionary approach and informed them of the situation.
” Earlier this week the first case of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ninth UK case .
The Department of Health said on Thursday that 2,521 people in the UK have been tested , of whom 2,512 were confirmed negative and nine positive .
Globally the number of those infected , as of Friday morning , had increased to more than 63,000 - with 1,380 deaths in China so far .
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The public will be able to conduct coronavirus antibody tests at home within a matter of days, rather than weeks and months, MPs have heard.
Professor Sharon Peacock, director of the National Infection Service, Public Health England (PHE) told the Science and Technology Committee that 3.5 million tests had been bought and would be available in the “near future”.
She said the tests would also allow key workers – like doctors and nurses – to go back to work if they have developed antibodies.
Prof Peacock explained a small number of tests would be tested in a laboratory before being distributed
It come as the heir to the throne, Prince Charles, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Prince Charles’s office told ITV's royal correspondent Chris Ship: "It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.
"He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home."
He is the first senior member of the Royal family to test positive for the virus.
His wife, Camilla, meanwhile has tested negative.
Meanwhile, Boris Johnson yielded to the mounting pressure to order a widespread lockdown in the UK after thousands of people ignored calls for 'social distancing' to slow the coronavirus pandemic.
His announcement on Monday night means all shops are now shut - apart from those selling food and pharmacies - in a bid to keep people at home to slow the spread of the virus.
Mr Johnson urged people to stay home and only leave the house for one of the following reasons: shopping for basic necessities; one form of exercise a day; a medical need; travelling to work if absolutely necessary.
There have been 335 deaths from coronavirus in the UK and 6,650 confirmed cases, although the true figure is likely to be much higher as widespread testing is not taking place.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--The CityLife interview - Inhaler

The CityLife interview - Inhaler

Last summer , Irish indie upstarts Inhaler found themselves in the exciting – though rather daunting – position of supporting Noel Gallagher 's High Flying Birds in Heaton Park .
As the Dublin foursome stood backstage , bracing themselves for the biggest show of their career , the band were suddenly crippled by worry and self-doubt .
`` We were all like , 'we 're well out of out depth here ' , '' recalls Elijah Hewson , Inhaler 's frontman .
`` We kept thinking , 'we ’ ' e not ready for this ' .
And as big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worried about what Noel would think of us !
It was pretty terrifying .
But we got through it okay . ''
Inhaler 's short career so far has been defined by such steep learning curves .
Despite their relative newcomer status – they 've released five singles to date - the Dublin-based four-piece have clearly been judged and scrutinised considerably more than any of their new band contemporaries .
Of course , that 's largely down to their frontman Elijah Hewson – who , as you may be aware , is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frontman Bono .
The latest member of the Hewson brood to step out into the spotlight ( his sister Eve Hewson is establishing a successful acting career ) , 20-year-old Elijah is currently riding a wave of hype with his band , alongside best friends Josh Jenkinson ( guitar ) , Robert Keating ( bass ) and Ryan McMahon ( drums ) .
Specialising in gloriously cinematic , Eighties-tinged indie-rock , the band have already played support shows with The Courteeners and Blossoms , as well as the aforementioned Gallagher brother .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Spotify and , earlier this year , they were nominated for the hugely influential BBC Sound of 2020 shortlist .
The past 12 months have , admits Hewson , been a `` weird , surreal experience '' – one that 's undoubtedly been made harder by all the intense media focus surrounding his famous parentage .
To his credit , though , the 20-year-old has comfortably taken all the attention in his stride .
Most importantly , he 's happily embraced that portion of his fanbase who have – quite understandably – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elijah 's band and his father 's legendary rock outfit .
`` There 's a lot of U2 fans who come to our shows , and they 've been really supportive , '' he says .
`` The comparisons between me and my dad , I 've just come to accept it .
At the end of the day , of course there 's gon na be similarities – we share DNA .
It was always gon na come out in my music in some way or other .
But , y'know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager , I 'm sure I 'd still be making music . ''
Has Elijah ever asked his dad for advice on songwriting ?
`` I have done , and I know he 'll always be there for me , '' he answers .
`` But most of the time , he leaves me to get on with it .
He knows I 'm doing my own thing . ''
Indeed .
Long before they entered the glare of the media spotlight , the embryonic Inhaler were quietly cutting their teeth in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all met when they were schoolkids in Blackrock , a picturesque seaside village in Dublin , Inhaler began their life , recalls Hewson , as `` a covers band in my garage .
We were just messing about '' .
Music , inevitably , played a big role in Hewson 's upbringing .
However , it was important , he says , `` to find my own angle and vibe .
I had to discover music for my own , instead of through my dad '' .
For Hewson and his three best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began , you 'll be pleased to know , with the city of Manchester .
Feverishly devouring all the best bands from this region , Inhaler 's earliest influences included The Smiths , The Stone Roses and Joy Division ( `` Bands who had a toughness , but also a vulnerability about them '' , says Hewson ) .
Then , most significantly , a young group from Stockport by the name of Blossoms came long – giving Hewson and his bandmates just the inspiration they needed .
`` I can remember being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out , '' he enthuses .
`` We just connected with what they were doing .
A young bunch of lads , writing their own songs , playing their own instruments .
The charts were just full of pop singers and solo artists .
But Blossoms were this proper band .
It really inspired us . ''
Fast forward four years and Inhaler ended up supporting their heroes Blossoms on tour .
How did that feel ?
`` We loved it – being on tour with Blossoms has been our best experience so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They 've really taken us under their wings ; they 're like our big brothers .
They 've actually taught us a lot about fashion .
Although I 'm not sure we can carry off big flares like they do ! ''
After all those steep learning curves , Inhaler have certainly come on in leaps and bounds over the past 12 months .
From the crippling self-doubt of that Noel Gallagher Heaton Park gig last summer , the Dublin four-piece arrive in 2020 brimming with confidence and determined to deliver a classic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youthful exuberance of their previous single releases , Inhaler 's debut LP – due out later this year - should provide a distinctly Gen Z take on the concerns and anxieties of our times .
`` A lot of our songs deal with the pressures that teenagers are going through , '' Hewson explains .
`` For kids of my generation , it ' ’ s hard to imagine life without having a phone glued to your hand all the time .
But it 's really damaging – to be so dependent on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ validation through social media .
We want to write an album that reflects the times we live in . ''

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Last summer, Irish indie upstarts Inhaler found themselves in the exciting – though rather daunting – position of supporting Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds in Heaton Park.
As the Dublin foursome stood backstage, bracing themselves for the biggest show of their career, the band were suddenly crippled by worry and self-doubt.
"We were all like, 'we're well out of out depth here'," recalls Elijah Hewson, Inhaler's frontman. "We kept thinking, 'we’'e not ready for this'. And as big Oasis fans, we were all dead worried about what Noel would think of us! It was pretty terrifying. But we got through it okay."
Inhaler's short career so far has been defined by such steep learning curves. Despite their relative newcomer status – they've released five singles to date - the Dublin-based four-piece have clearly been judged and scrutinised considerably more than any of their new band contemporaries.
Of course, that's largely down to their frontman Elijah Hewson – who, as you may be aware, is the son of Paul Hewson, aka U2 frontman Bono.
The latest member of the Hewson brood to step out into the spotlight (his sister Eve Hewson is establishing a successful acting career), 20-year-old Elijah is currently riding a wave of hype with his band, alongside best friends Josh Jenkinson (guitar), Robert Keating (bass) and Ryan McMahon (drums).
Specialising in gloriously cinematic, Eighties-tinged indie-rock, the band have already played support shows with The Courteeners and Blossoms, as well as the aforementioned Gallagher brother. They've racked up over eight million streams on Spotify and, earlier this year, they were nominated for the hugely influential BBC Sound of 2020 shortlist.
The past 12 months have, admits Hewson, been a "weird, surreal experience" – one that's undoubtedly been made harder by all the intense media focus surrounding his famous parentage.
To his credit, though, the 20-year-old has comfortably taken all the attention in his stride. Most importantly, he's happily embraced that portion of his fanbase who have – quite understandably – been playing 'spot the similarities' between Elijah's band and his father's legendary rock outfit.
"There's a lot of U2 fans who come to our shows, and they've been really supportive," he says. "The comparisons between me and my dad, I've just come to accept it. At the end of the day, of course there's gonna be similarities – we share DNA. It was always gonna come out in my music in some way or other. But, y'know, even if my dad was a bank manager, I'm sure I'd still be making music."
Has Elijah ever asked his dad for advice on songwriting?
"I have done, and I know he'll always be there for me," he answers. "But most of the time, he leaves me to get on with it. He knows I'm doing my own thing."
Indeed. Long before they entered the glare of the media spotlight, the embryonic Inhaler were quietly cutting their teeth in the pubs and clubs of Ireland. Having all met when they were schoolkids in Blackrock, a picturesque seaside village in Dublin, Inhaler began their life, recalls Hewson, as "a covers band in my garage. We were just messing about".
Music, inevitably, played a big role in Hewson's upbringing. However, it was important, he says, "to find my own angle and vibe. I had to discover music for my own, instead of through my dad".
For Hewson and his three best friends, that voyage of musical discovery began, you'll be pleased to know, with the city of Manchester. Feverishly devouring all the best bands from this region, Inhaler's earliest influences included The Smiths, The Stone Roses and Joy Division ("Bands who had a toughness, but also a vulnerability about them", says Hewson). Then, most significantly, a young group from Stockport by the name of Blossoms came long – giving Hewson and his bandmates just the inspiration they needed.
"I can remember being 16 when that first Blossoms album came out," he enthuses. "We just connected with what they were doing. A young bunch of lads, writing their own songs, playing their own instruments. The charts were just full of pop singers and solo artists. But Blossoms were this proper band. It really inspired us."
Fast forward four years and Inhaler ended up supporting their heroes Blossoms on tour. How did that feel?
"We loved it – being on tour with Blossoms has been our best experience so far," he gushes. "They've really taken us under their wings; they're like our big brothers. They've actually taught us a lot about fashion. Although I'm not sure we can carry off big flares like they do!"
After all those steep learning curves, Inhaler have certainly come on in leaps and bounds over the past 12 months. From the crippling self-doubt of that Noel Gallagher Heaton Park gig last summer, the Dublin four-piece arrive in 2020 brimming with confidence and determined to deliver a classic debut album.
In keeping with the youthful exuberance of their previous single releases, Inhaler's debut LP – due out later this year - should provide a distinctly Gen Z take on the concerns and anxieties of our times.
"A lot of our songs deal with the pressures that teenagers are going through," Hewson explains. "For kids of my generation, it'’s hard to imagine life without having a phone glued to your hand all the time. But it's really damaging – to be so dependent on technology, to constantly seek approval and validation through social media. We want to write an album that reflects the times we live in."
Inhaler play Manchester Academy 2 tomorrow - Saturday, February 15.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--The boy who could be killed by stress - and how a dog could change his life

Heightened emotion and everyday pressures could kill the 13-year-old .
Having an assistance dog would help Aidan enormously - from emotional support , to support with his motor skills and excercise .
It would even benefit his cognitive behavioural therapy .
The teenager - from Stalybridge , Tameside - was diagnosed with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia ( CPVT ) two years ago after collapsing at school .
If Aidan 's heart rate increases - in response to emotional stress - it can trigger an irregular and abnormally fast beat , which could lead to cardiac arrest .
The condition is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ autism .
The youngster , who fears contamination , is effectively housebound .
For his mum , popping out for a pint of milk is a nightmare .
An assistance dog would change his life , but his mum is having trouble .
Despite doctors saying Aidan would benefit from an assistance dog , charities registered with Assistance Dogs International ( ADI ) generally only consider applicants aged between three and 10-years-old - or over 16 .
Aidan 's mum Natasha Eastwood has been trying to find an animal for her son since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month when arrangements were made for a dog called Bobby to move in with Aidan and his mother .
A fundraising drive for training costs was launched .
Aidan has now been left 'in limbo ' .
The disappointment has put added strain on his health .
He 's been off school for weeks because of the stress .
Natasha - who says she feels like he and her son are 'merely existing ' - told the Manchester Evening News : `` Stress , heightened emotions - anything like that can kill Aidan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I never want to make because he ’ s at risk constantly of going into cardiac arrest .
We can ’ t cure it .
Aidan missed a year of school as his health deteriorated .
Natasha wants to give her son the tools he needs to become more independent ; to help him 'grow ' .
An assistance dog would be a massive help .
Stalybridge and Hyde MP Jonathan Reynolds has offered the family his support .
“ Natasha visited me recently at one of my surgeries to tell me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to offer her my support in any way possible , ” he said .
“ I was sorry to learn that initial negotiations for an assistance dog had broken down and that Natasha and Aidan have had to start their search once again .
“ I know they will have been devastated by this setback .
My heart goes out to them both.
” Tameside council , which handles Aidan 's education , health and care plan - which details his special educational needs - is reviewing the document , with the aim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health requirement .
Christine Meaney and David Campbell - both ADI registered dog-trainers - are also supporting the family .
They 'll provide training if an animal is found .
A fundraising drive launched by Alison and Aaron Ziemniak - who , despite initially being strangers to Aidan and his mum , wanted to help - has reached £12,000 .
Alison said : `` Natasha is in limbo .
“ I ’ ve seen how difficult she has it .
Aiden ’ s OCD is very demanding for Natasha .
She can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs help .
She needs a charity to actually listen to what the professionals are saying .
“ Aiden would definitely benefit .
So would Natasha , because it would take a lot of pressure off her . ''
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Stress could kill young Aidan Bennett.
Heightened emotion and everyday pressures could trigger a fatal reaction.
Having an assistance dog would help Aidan, 13, enormously - from emotional support, to support with his motor skills and excercise.
It would even benefit his cognitive behavioural therapy.
The teenager - from Stalybridge, Tameside - was diagnosed with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) two years ago after collapsing at school.
It's a rare, life-threatening condition.
If Aidan's heart rate increases - in response to emotional stress - it can trigger an irregular and abnormally fast beat, which could lead to cardiac arrest.
The condition is complicated by Aidan's severe OCD and autism. The youngster, who fears contamination, is effectively housebound.
For his mum, popping out for a pint of milk is a nightmare.
An assistance dog would change his life, but his mum is having trouble.
Despite doctors saying Aidan would benefit from an assistance dog, charities registered with Assistance Dogs International (ADI) generally only consider applicants aged between three and 10-years-old - or over 16.
Aidan's mum Natasha Eastwood has been trying to find an animal for her son since Christmas.
Thing were looking hopeful last month when arrangements were made for a dog called Bobby to move in with Aidan and his mother. A fundraising drive for training costs was launched.
But things didn't work out.
Aidan has now been left 'in limbo'.
The disappointment has put added strain on his health. He's been off school for weeks because of the stress.
Natasha - who says she feels like he and her son are 'merely existing' - told the Manchester Evening News: "Stress, heightened emotions - anything like that can kill Aidan.
"I have to make decisions that I never want to make because he’s at risk constantly of going into cardiac arrest. We can’t cure it.
"It’s heartbreaking."
Aidan missed a year of school as his health deteriorated.
Natasha wants to give her son the tools he needs to become more independent; to help him 'grow'. An assistance dog would be a massive help.
Stalybridge and Hyde MP Jonathan Reynolds has offered the family his support.
“Natasha visited me recently at one of my surgeries to tell me about her story. I was pleased to offer her my support in any way possible,” he said.
“I was sorry to learn that initial negotiations for an assistance dog had broken down and that Natasha and Aidan have had to start their search once again.
“I know they will have been devastated by this setback. My heart goes out to them both.”
Tameside council, which handles Aidan's education, health and care plan - which details his special educational needs - is reviewing the document, with the aim of adding an assistance dog as a health requirement.
That could make things a lot easier.
Christine Meaney and David Campbell - both ADI registered dog-trainers - are also supporting the family. They'll provide training if an animal is found.
A fundraising drive launched by Alison and Aaron Ziemniak - who, despite initially being strangers to Aidan and his mum, wanted to help - has reached £12,000.
Alison said: "Natasha is in limbo.
“I’ve seen how difficult she has it. Aiden’s OCD is very demanding for Natasha. She can’t really go out.
“She needs help. She needs a charity to actually listen to what the professionals are saying.
“Aiden would definitely benefit. So would Natasha, because it would take a lot of pressure off her."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Chinese chippy temporarily shuts and owners go into 'self isolation' over coronavirus fears

A Chinese chippy in Bolton has temporarily closed and the owners have gone into 'self isolation ' amid coronavirus fears .
The managers of A1 Fish and Chips say they will re-open on February 21 .
Nobody in the family which owns the takeaway is ill , but because they have recently returned from a holiday in China they have decided to temporarily shut up shop for 'responsibility and safety ' .
A sign taped to the front of the Westhoughton chip shop says : `` Because Covid-19 ( coronavirus ) we will be self-isolation 14 days to make sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your concern ! ''
Customers who ring the takeaway are played a recorded message which says : `` Hello dear customers .
`` Because we went to travel before , for responsibility and safety we will stay at home for 14 days to rest .
`` We will be open on February 21 .
`` Thank you for your concern . ''
Takeaway manager Yint Zheng told the Bolton News no-one in the family was ill , but because they had recently returned from a holiday China they had decided to 'be safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2,521 people in the UK have been tested for coronavirus , the Department of Health says .
Of those 2,512 were confirmed negative and nine positive .
In China , the number of deaths from coronavirus has reached 1,380 , with more than 63,000 recorded infections , in figures announced early on Friday morning .
A total of 44 more people on quarantined cruise ship the Diamond Princess in Japan have tested positive for Covid-19 .
Two of those are Britons , taking the number of Britons on the ship diagnosed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday warned that the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories could lead to more cases in the UK .
Professor Paul Hunter , of the University of East Anglia 's ( UEA ) Norwich Medical School , said fake news leads to bad advice and people taking `` greater risks '' during health crises .
NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said on Thursday that many more people in the UK may need to self-isolate to contain the illness , which has been officially named Covid-19 .
Also on Thursday , more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Wirral were allowed to leave following 14 days in isolation , with Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirming they pose `` no risk to the public '' .
The government advises that anyone who has travelled from Wuhan or Hubei Province to the UK in the last 14 days should immediately stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu and call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the area .
Travellers from other parts of China , Thailand , Japan , Republic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Singapore , Malaysia and Macau who have returned to the UK in the last 14 days and develop symptoms of cough or fever or shortness of breath should immediately stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu , call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the country .
Please follow this advice even if your symptoms are minor .
The NHS website has more information about how you can reduce the possible spread of infection .

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A Chinese chippy in Bolton has temporarily closed and the owners have gone into 'self isolation' amid coronavirus fears.
The managers of A1 Fish and Chips say they will re-open on February 21.
Nobody in the family which owns the takeaway is ill, but because they have recently returned from a holiday in China they have decided to temporarily shut up shop for 'responsibility and safety'.
A sign taped to the front of the Westhoughton chip shop says: "Because Covid-19 (coronavirus) we will be self-isolation 14 days to make sure everyone safe.
"We reopen on 21/02/2020.
"Thank you for your concern!"
Customers who ring the takeaway are played a recorded message which says: "Hello dear customers.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Because we went to travel before, for responsibility and safety we will stay at home for 14 days to rest.
"We will be open on February 21.
"Thank you for your concern."
Takeaway manager Yint Zheng told the Bolton News no-one in the family was ill, but because they had recently returned from a holiday China they had decided to 'be safe' by quarantining themselves.
A total of 2,521 people in the UK have been tested for coronavirus, the Department of Health says.
Of those 2,512 were confirmed negative and nine positive.
In China, the number of deaths from coronavirus has reached 1,380, with more than 63,000 recorded infections, in figures announced early on Friday morning.
(Image: Getty Images)
A total of 44 more people on quarantined cruise ship the Diamond Princess in Japan have tested positive for Covid-19.
Two of those are Britons, taking the number of Britons on the ship diagnosed with coronavirus to three.
A coronavirus expert yesterday warned that the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories could lead to more cases in the UK.
Professor Paul Hunter, of the University of East Anglia's (UEA) Norwich Medical School, said fake news leads to bad advice and people taking "greater risks" during health crises.
NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said on Thursday that many more people in the UK may need to self-isolate to contain the illness, which has been officially named Covid-19.
Also on Thursday, more than 80 people quarantined at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral were allowed to leave following 14 days in isolation, with Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirming they pose "no risk to the public".
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The government advises that anyone who has travelled from Wuhan or Hubei Province to the UK in the last 14 days should immediately stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu and call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the area.
Travellers from other parts of China, Thailand, Japan, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Macau who have returned to the UK in the last 14 days and develop symptoms of cough or fever or shortness of breath should immediately stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu, call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the country.
Please follow this advice even if your symptoms are minor.
The NHS website has more information about how you can reduce the possible spread of infection.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Man carrying hammer and drugs caught by police sniffer dog at Metrolink stop

A man was caught carrying a hammer and drugs by police officers and sniffer dogs patrolling the Metrolink stations .
Greater Manchester Police 's new transport unit have been carrying out searches on trams this week , with the help of sniffer dogs Tia and Holly .
Officers said a man stepped off a tram at the Trafford Bar Metrolink stop and immediately performed a U-Turn on seeing them .
He was then stopped and searched .
The officers discovered a quantity of Class A and B drugs , as well as a hammer and a screwdriver .
A 26-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carrying an offensive weapon and possession of a Class A drug .
He remains in custody for questioning During the same evening drugs were seized from other commuters .
GMP 's transport unit have been working at stations around Victoria , Monsall , Failsworth , Cornbrook and Shudehill all week .
A post on the GMP Trafford North Facebook page said : `` Transport Unit and GMP Dogs have deployed across @ mcrmetrolink around Victoria , Monsall , Failsworth , Cornbrook & Shudehill .
`` Two year police dog Tia is trained to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs .
She now has very tired nose & off home for a well-earned rest . ''
GMP 's new transport unit launched in November last year in response to antisocial behaviour taking place on the Metrolink .
A team of 50 PCOS have been patrolling the network since 2017 , but GMP officers ramped up the number of senior officers working to crackdown on violent incidents and loutish behaviour .
Undercover officers , specialist constables and security staff , alongside PCSOs , make up the new unit .

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A man was caught carrying a hammer and drugs by police officers and sniffer dogs patrolling the Metrolink stations.
Greater Manchester Police's new transport unit have been carrying out searches on trams this week, with the help of sniffer dogs Tia and Holly.
Officers said a man stepped off a tram at the Trafford Bar Metrolink stop and immediately performed a U-Turn on seeing them.
He was then stopped and searched.
(Image: GMP Trafford North)
The officers discovered a quantity of Class A and B drugs, as well as a hammer and a screwdriver.
A 26-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of carrying an offensive weapon and possession of a Class A drug.
(Image: GMP Trafford North)
He remains in custody for questioning
During the same evening drugs were seized from other commuters.
GMP's transport unit have been working at stations around Victoria, Monsall, Failsworth, Cornbrook and Shudehill all week.
A post on the GMP Trafford North Facebook page said: "Transport Unit and GMP Dogs have deployed across @mcrmetrolink around Victoria, Monsall, Failsworth, Cornbrook & Shudehill.
(Image: GMP Trafford North)
"Two year police dog Tia is trained to identify cash, explosives, firearms & drugs. She now has very tired nose & off home for a well-earned rest."
GMP's new transport unit launched in November last year in response to antisocial behaviour taking place on the Metrolink.
A team of 50 PCOS have been patrolling the network since 2017, but GMP officers ramped up the number of senior officers working to crackdown on violent incidents and loutish behaviour.
Undercover officers, specialist constables and security staff, alongside PCSOs and Specials, make up the new unit.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Harry and Meghan's staff lose jobs as they close Buckingham Palace office

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are preparing to transition away from their royal life and will be closing their Buckingham Palace office .
Staff are set to lose their jobs as part of the closure , which could total 15 job losses , the Daily Mail reports .
It 's understood that staff were notified last month and despite efforts to redeploy them to other roles , there will be redundencies .
The Sussex 's made the decision to step down as senior members of the royal family last month and are now living in Canada , North America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby son , Archie Mountbatten-Windsor , as they prepare to drop their HRH titles and officially become financially independent in the spring of this year .
While all four of the younger royals - Prince William and Kate , Harry and Meghan , would work out of Kensington Palace , a separate household was set up when the couples went their separate ways last year .
At the request of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex , they had their own staff based in a suite of offices at Buckingham Palace .
ITV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Given their decision to step back , an office at Buckingham Palace is no longer needed .
`` While the details are still being finalised and efforts are being made to redeploy people within the royal household , unfortunately there will be some redundancies . ''
The Sussex 's initially said they wanted to share their time between the UK and North America , however no announcements have been made about where the family will setlle .
The pair reportedly increased security at their rented mansion in North Saanich , Vancouver Island , @ @ @ @

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are preparing to transition away from their royal life and will be closing their Buckingham Palace office.
Staff are set to lose their jobs as part of the closure, which could total 15 job losses, the Daily Mail reports.
It's understood that staff were notified last month and despite efforts to redeploy them to other roles, there will be redundencies.
The Sussex's made the decision to step down as senior members of the royal family last month and are now living in Canada, North America.
They are residing there with their baby son, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, as they prepare to drop their HRH titles and officially become financially independent in the spring of this year.
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While all four of the younger royals - Prince William and Kate, Harry and Meghan, would work out of Kensington Palace, a separate household was set up when the couples went their separate ways last year.
At the request of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, they had their own staff based in a suite of offices at Buckingham Palace.
ITV said a palace aide said: "Given their decision to step back, an office at Buckingham Palace is no longer needed.
"While the details are still being finalised and efforts are being made to redeploy people within the royal household, unfortunately there will be some redundancies."
The Sussex's initially said they wanted to share their time between the UK and North America, however no announcements have been made about where the family will setlle.
The pair reportedly increased security at their rented mansion in North Saanich, Vancouver Island, earlier this month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Wannabe influencer's threat to garage over 'free exhaust work' completely backfires

A wannabe influencer 's threat to a family-run garage over a free exhaust has completely backfired .
Dave Aspden threatened to 'make or break ' specialists Zaustworx in Darwen , Lancs by shaming them online when they did n't fit an exhaust for free .
But when they did the same back to him , they earned themselves thousands more followers .
Dave wanted the garage to remove the cost for fitting the exhaust on his Vauxhall Cavalier in exchange for promoting them in his 22,000-member Facebook car group .
While the garage were happy to oblige at first and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February , Dave did n't come back until a few weeks later and was less than impressed when he was told they were now booked up until March .
The company 's owner Gary Faulker were still happy to carry out the work at the later date for free , but Dave 's actions left them going back on their original offer .
The social media mogul warned them that they would 'regret messing ' with him and in a matter of minutes Dave left a review on Zaustworx 's Facebook page .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' and ' f***ing morons ' for making him wait for the free job .
But it was Gary , 52 , who had the last say as he hit back - posting their entire exchange , including the negative review , on the firm 's own Facebook page to expose Dave 's behaviour before warning they 'would not tolerate threats ' .
He said in the post : `` THATS IT !
!
!
!
!
!
!
No more free work for anyone and you can thank Dave Aspden for that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10,000 comments with many branding Dave 'utterly petulant ' .
By firing back at the wannabe influencer , Zaustworx 's page earned treble the following , jumping from 5,700 likes to more than 16,300 .
But this was n't before the garage put up another post saying 'oooops Dave , i think your plan has backfired ' - after their page had attracted just the 250 new followers .
Dave has since admitted that he 'lost his temper ' but still stands by the fact that the garage should have 'honoured ' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been 'avoided ' .
Gary said : `` I had to protect the business , being threatened like that .
But the response that it got was unbelievable .
`` It blew up , but it blew up in his face , and that could have so easily been the other way round if I had n't posted the conversation .
`` The phone did n't stop ringing , with people booking jobs in and people just ringing with support .
`` I booked quite a few jobs in just purely because people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm going to use him ' . ''
Dave first contacted Zaustworx in October via Facebook Messenger and said : `` This is the car I want you to do an exhaust on for me to exchange for me drumming you up some free advertising on my car group of 22,000 and also all my friends on Facebook that are into cars . ''
Gary replied saying : `` Yeah bring it down so I can have a look mate and we will sort something out . ''
Dave claims he brought the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 'handshake ' on it - though Gary claims the customer never actually booked the car in for the work to be done .
Gary said : `` When he came in , I told him the earliest [ we could do it ] was February and then when he got in his car , I said 'let us know when you want it doing ' .
`` He said , 'yep , I will do ' and then drove off .
So he never contacted us to let us know what date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ messaged us [ months later ] saying are we still alright for February . ''
When Gary told him they were now booked up in February and it would need to be March , the customer flew into a rage and said : `` Are you going to stand by your word and get it done February ?
`` If not let me know and I 'll sort something out but trust me you 'll regret messing me about with my social media following . ''
After the garage exposed the row online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media users and admitted he was 'wrong to lose his temper ' but still maintained that the garage were in the wrong .
Dave wrote : `` That is the thing , people only know half the story .
Zaustworx and I had shaken hands on a deal and when I went to see him about 7 weeks ago but as usual only half the story ends up on social media .
`` If you ask me to do a job and I shake your hand that is my word it ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether it ’ s a free job or you ’ re paying me 10k .
`` If he could n't do it when he said then he should n't have agreed the deal with me after talking in person .
`` I should n't have lost my temper , granted but at the same time he should have also honoured his handshake or just say he ca n't do it and all this would have been avoided . ''
When approached for comment , Dave said : `` There was a deal made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we shook hands on . ''

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A wannabe influencer's threat to a family-run garage over a free exhaust has completely backfired.
Dave Aspden threatened to 'make or break' specialists Zaustworx in Darwen, Lancs by shaming them online when they didn't fit an exhaust for free.
But when they did the same back to him, they earned themselves thousands more followers.
Dave wanted the garage to remove the cost for fitting the exhaust on his Vauxhall Cavalier in exchange for promoting them in his 22,000-member Facebook car group.
While the garage were happy to oblige at first and offered to carry out the work in February, Dave didn't come back until a few weeks later and was less than impressed when he was told they were now booked up until March.
The company's owner Gary Faulker were still happy to carry out the work at the later date for free, but Dave's actions left them going back on their original offer.
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The social media mogul warned them that they would 'regret messing' with him and in a matter of minutes Dave left a review on Zaustworx's Facebook page.
In the post he branded them 'cowboys' and 'f***ing morons' for making him wait for the free job.
But it was Gary, 52, who had the last say as he hit back - posting their entire exchange, including the negative review, on the firm's own Facebook page to expose Dave's behaviour before warning they 'would not tolerate threats'.
He said in the post: "THATS IT!!!!!!! No more free work for anyone and you can thank Dave Aspden for that."
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The post attracted more than 10,000 comments with many branding Dave 'utterly petulant'.
By firing back at the wannabe influencer, Zaustworx's page earned treble the following, jumping from 5,700 likes to more than 16,300.
But this wasn't before the garage put up another post saying 'oooops Dave , i think your plan has backfired' - after their page had attracted just the 250 new followers.
Dave has since admitted that he 'lost his temper' but still stands by the fact that the garage should have 'honoured' the job as the fall out could have been 'avoided'.
Gary said: "I had to protect the business, being threatened like that. But the response that it got was unbelievable.
"It blew up, but it blew up in his face, and that could have so easily been the other way round if I hadn't posted the conversation.
"The phone didn't stop ringing, with people booking jobs in and people just ringing with support.
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"I booked quite a few jobs in just purely because people had seen that and thought 'I'm going to use him'."
Dave first contacted Zaustworx in October via Facebook Messenger and said: "This is the car I want you to do an exhaust on for me to exchange for me drumming you up some free advertising on my car group of 22,000 and also all my friends on Facebook that are into cars."
Gary replied saying: "Yeah bring it down so I can have a look mate and we will sort something out."
Dave claims he brought the car into the garage and there was a 'handshake' on it - though Gary claims the customer never actually booked the car in for the work to be done.
Gary said: "When he came in, I told him the earliest [we could do it] was February and then when he got in his car, I said 'let us know when you want it doing'.
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"He said, 'yep, I will do' and then drove off. So he never contacted us to let us know what date he wanted or anything, and then messaged us [months later] saying are we still alright for February."
When Gary told him they were now booked up in February and it would need to be March, the customer flew into a rage and said: "Are you going to stand by your word and get it done February?
"If not let me know and I'll sort something out but trust me you'll regret messing me about with my social media following."
After the garage exposed the row online, Dave discussed it with other social media users and admitted he was 'wrong to lose his temper' but still maintained that the garage were in the wrong.
Dave wrote: "That is the thing, people only know half the story. Zaustworx and I had shaken hands on a deal and when I went to see him about 7 weeks ago but as usual only half the story ends up on social media.
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"If you ask me to do a job and I shake your hand that is my word it’ll be done on the day we agreed whether it’s a free job or you’re paying me 10k. If he couldn't do it when he said then he shouldn't have agreed the deal with me after talking in person. I shouldn't have lost my temper, granted but at the same time he should have also honoured his handshake or just say he can't do it and all this would have been avoided."
When approached for comment, Dave said: "There was a deal made between myself and Zaustworx in person that we shook hands on."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Liverpool FC boss Jurgen Klopp reacts to potential Mo Salah blow that could boost Man City

Jurgen Klopp insists there has been no contact between the Egypt national team and Liverpool about Mo Salah 's potential involvement in the 2020 Olympic Games - something that could boost Manchester City 's 2020/21 Premier League title chances .
Egypt coach Shawky Gharib claimed earlier this week that Salah would be included as one of the three over-23 picks each country is allowed for the Tokyo Olympics this summer .
`` Out of the three senior players we ’ ll call up , Salah is the only one we ’ re settled on so far because he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the world , '' he said .
`` I haven ’ t talked to Salah at all about him joining the U-23 squad for the Olympics , but in all honesty , his participation in the Olympics will need a little effort from him as well . ''
If Salah was to be included , he would likely miss the start of the 2020/21 season , with the games beginning on July 22 .
That would mean Salah would not be present for Liverpool 's pre-season preparations and could then need a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the start of the new season .
Ahead of Liverpool 's fixture with Norwich this weekend , Klopp was asked about Gharib 's comments , saying he has received no contact about Salah 's involvement in the Olympics but would not want to be without one of his key men ahead of the next campaign .
`` No decision .
It 's clear , do I want to lose a player in pre-season ?
Of course not , '' Klopp said .
`` But I have to consider different things .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need more information .
Nobody contacted us so far . ''
The development comes after changes to the Africa Cup of Nations mean the Liverpool talisman will also be out of action in early 2021 after the tournament reverted back to it 's old format due to concerns over weather in Cameroon .
Sadio Mane and Naby Keita are also set to be unavailable when the tournament begins on January 9 while City are set to lose Riyad Mahrez to Algeria .

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Jurgen Klopp insists there has been no contact between the Egypt national team and Liverpool about Mo Salah's potential involvement in the 2020 Olympic Games - something that could boost Manchester City's 2020/21 Premier League title chances.
Egypt coach Shawky Gharib claimed earlier this week that Salah would be included as one of the three over-23 picks each country is allowed for the Tokyo Olympics this summer.
"Out of the three senior players we’ll call up, Salah is the only one we’re settled on so far because he’s simply one of the top three players in the world," he said.
"I haven’t talked to Salah at all about him joining the U-23 squad for the Olympics, but in all honesty, his participation in the Olympics will need a little effort from him as well."
If Salah was to be included, he would likely miss the start of the 2020/21 season, with the games beginning on July 22. That would mean Salah would not be present for Liverpool's pre-season preparations and could then need a rest after returning from Japan, cutting into the start of the new season.
Ahead of Liverpool's fixture with Norwich this weekend, Klopp was asked about Gharib's comments, saying he has received no contact about Salah's involvement in the Olympics but would not want to be without one of his key men ahead of the next campaign.
"No decision. It's clear, do I want to lose a player in pre-season? Of course not," Klopp said.
"But I have to consider different things. I need to speak with Mo. I need more information. Nobody contacted us so far."
The development comes after changes to the Africa Cup of Nations mean the Liverpool talisman will also be out of action in early 2021 after the tournament reverted back to it's old format due to concerns over weather in Cameroon.
Sadio Mane and Naby Keita are also set to be unavailable when the tournament begins on January 9 while City are set to lose Riyad Mahrez to Algeria.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Pack of wild dogs escape enclosure and kill 16 animals at popular UK safari park

Sixteen animals were killed at a safari park after a pack of 12 African wild dogs escaped from their compound .
Staff at West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley , Worcestershire , were left “ extremely saddened ” by the loss of six deer and 10 sheep last weekend .
A spokeswoman for the park said 12 wild dogs were able to enter a neighbouring compound in the early hours of February 9 as storm Ciara hit the country .
She said : “ Sadly , we can confirm that in the early hours of 9 February , 12 African @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a variety of Persian fallow deer and Barbary sheep were housed .
`` The wild dogs entered the neighbouring compound through a gated entrance which had been damaged in the storm which hit Worcestershire earlier that morning .
“ Given their personal attachment to our animals , our staff are extremely saddened by the incident.
” It is understood staff and keepers at the park had finished for the night at the time of the incident and had no clue what had happened until the next morning .
Commenting on the impending arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokeswoman said : “ We are aware of the current weather warnings in place for this weekend and will monitor this closely , making our decisions , as always , in the best interests of our animals and public safety.
” It is understood the dogs killed all but two animals in the compound - leaving just one deer and a single sheep remaining .
The wild dogs returned back to their enclosure unharmed .
Bosses at the park insisted there was no risk to the public and no chance of any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2012 , one of the African wild dogs managed to escape and ran into the lion enclosure where it was mauled .
The African wild dog - also known as the African painted dog - is considered one of the world 's most endangered animals with only about 1,400 left in the wild - found in southern Africa and the southern part of East Africa .
It hunts in packs and can reach speeds of more than 44mph .

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Sixteen animals were killed at a safari park after a pack of 12 African wild dogs escaped from their compound.
Staff at West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire, were left “extremely saddened” by the loss of six deer and 10 sheep last weekend.
A spokeswoman for the park said 12 wild dogs were able to enter a neighbouring compound in the early hours of February 9 as storm Ciara hit the country.
She said: “Sadly, we can confirm that in the early hours of 9 February, 12 African wild dogs entered a neighbouring compound where a variety of Persian fallow deer and Barbary sheep were housed.
"The wild dogs entered the neighbouring compound through a gated entrance which had been damaged in the storm which hit Worcestershire earlier that morning.
“Given their personal attachment to our animals, our staff are extremely saddened by the incident.”
It is understood staff and keepers at the park had finished for the night at the time of the incident and had no clue what had happened until the next morning.
Commenting on the impending arrival of Storm Dennis on Saturday, the spokeswoman said: “We are aware of the current weather warnings in place for this weekend and will monitor this closely, making our decisions, as always, in the best interests of our animals and public safety.”
It is understood the dogs killed all but two animals in the compound - leaving just one deer and a single sheep remaining.
The wild dogs returned back to their enclosure unharmed.
Bosses at the park insisted there was no risk to the public and no chance of any of the animals escaping the park.
In 2012, one of the African wild dogs managed to escape and ran into the lion enclosure where it was mauled.
The African wild dog - also known as the African painted dog - is considered one of the world's most endangered animals with only about 1,400 left in the wild - found in southern Africa and the southern part of East Africa.
It hunts in packs and can reach speeds of more than 44mph.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--James Maddison wants Manchester United transfer

Leicester City playmaker James Maddison wants to join Manchester United as the club prepares to continue its squad rebuild .
Maddison , 23 , has been earmarked by United as their prime playmaker target for the summer and sources close to Maddison have told the MEN he 'would have been at United years ago ' if it was up to him .
The MEN previously reported Maddison has been considering a new contract with Leicester and sources say there are still 'many factors at play ' over a possible summer move .
Maddison is contracted to Leicester until 2023 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ last month , with Maddison and Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish under consideration to occupy the playmaker role .
The signing of attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes has not impacted United 's interest in Maddison or Grealish .
The United hierarchy have budgeted for between three and five signings across the two transfer windows this year and are expected to make a minimum of three additions in the summer .
Despite speculation last month , United never considered a mid-season move for Maddison .
Maddison joined Leicester from Norwich City for £24million in 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
Leicester are third in the Premier League , 14 points clear of United , and could easily command a larger fee for Maddison than the £80m they obtained for Harry Maguire in August .
Leicester received £60m from City for Riyad Mahrez in 2018 , Danny Drinkwater joined Chelsea for £35m in 2017 and N'Golo Kante moved to Stamford Bridge for £30m in 2016 .
The MEN previously reported United are optimistic of signing Maddison and club sources have said 23 is the perfect age to recruit a player .
Maddison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further emboldened by the fact Maddison is close with former club colleague Maguire .
Maddison attained his first England cap in November and Old Trafford sources believe United 's England contingent of Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard helped sway Maguire amid competition from Manchester City last summer .
England coach Gareth Southgate is due to name his squad for the March friendlies with Italy and Denmark in just over a month .
Rashford is all but out due to his recovery from a double stress fracture to the back and Lingard 's form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dropped in October .
United captain Maguire 's inclusion is a certainty - provided he is fit - and he could be surrounded by a plethora of potential future teammates .
United have tried to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho since he was a 17-year-old at Manchester City and Grealish is pushing for his first senior call-up .
Maddison fits the criteria of United 's preference for young British signings after they bought Englishmen Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka , as well as Wales international Daniel James , last summer .
High-ranking figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for humble and respectful characters off the pitch who become arrogant when they pull on the club shirt .

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Leicester City playmaker James Maddison wants to join Manchester United as the club prepares to continue its squad rebuild.
Maddison, 23, has been earmarked by United as their prime playmaker target for the summer and sources close to Maddison have told the MEN he 'would have been at United years ago' if it was up to him.
The MEN previously reported Maddison has been considering a new contract with Leicester and sources say there are still 'many factors at play' over a possible summer move. Maddison is contracted to Leicester until 2023.
United finalised their shortlist of summer targets last month, with Maddison and Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish under consideration to occupy the playmaker role. The signing of attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes has not impacted United's interest in Maddison or Grealish.
The United hierarchy have budgeted for between three and five signings across the two transfer windows this year and are expected to make a minimum of three additions in the summer. Despite speculation last month, United never considered a mid-season move for Maddison.
Maddison joined Leicester from Norwich City for £24million in 2018 and has already scored nine times this season. Leicester are third in the Premier League, 14 points clear of United, and could easily command a larger fee for Maddison than the £80m they obtained for Harry Maguire in August.
Leicester received £60m from City for Riyad Mahrez in 2018, Danny Drinkwater joined Chelsea for £35m in 2017 and N'Golo Kante moved to Stamford Bridge for £30m in 2016.
The MEN previously reported United are optimistic of signing Maddison and club sources have said 23 is the perfect age to recruit a player. Maddison turned 23 in November and United are further emboldened by the fact Maddison is close with former club colleague Maguire.
Maddison attained his first England cap in November and Old Trafford sources believe United's England contingent of Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard helped sway Maguire amid competition from Manchester City last summer.
England coach Gareth Southgate is due to name his squad for the March friendlies with Italy and Denmark in just over a month. Rashford is all but out due to his recovery from a double stress fracture to the back and Lingard's form has hardly picked up since he was dropped in October.
United captain Maguire's inclusion is a certainty - provided he is fit - and he could be surrounded by a plethora of potential future teammates. United have tried to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho since he was a 17-year-old at Manchester City and Grealish is pushing for his first senior call-up.
Maddison fits the criteria of United's preference for young British signings after they bought Englishmen Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, as well as Wales international Daniel James, last summer.
High-ranking figures at United have spoken about the need for humble and respectful characters off the pitch who become arrogant when they pull on the club shirt.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Baby Midrar Ali: Parents lose appeal over continued treatment of brain-damaged baby

The parents of baby Midrar Ali have lost a Court of Appeal challenge over his continuing treatment .
Three judges ruled on Friday that stopping life-support treatment was in his best interest .
The ruling means it can now be withdrawn .
Sir Andrew McFarlane , Lord Justice Patten and Lady Justice King had analysed arguments from lawyers representing Midrar 's parents , Karwan Ali and Shokhan Namiq , and doctors , at a Court of Appeal hearing in London earlier this week .
Midrar 's parents , who live in Manchester , had challenged an earlier ruling by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starved of oxygen due to complications at birth and although his heart was restarted , he has since remained on a ventilator at Saint Mary 's Hospital in Manchester .
The couple wanted doctors to keep treating him .
Mrs Justice Lieven , who analysed evidence at a trial in the Family Division of the High Court in Manchester , had concluded that Midrar was brain stem dead .
She had ruled that life-support treatment could lawfully end .
Midrar 's parents however argued treatment should continue and had asked the Court of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruling .
They said Midrar was still growing and doctors could n't be sure that he would not improve .
But the three appeal judges dismissed the challenge after hearings this week .
Midrar 's father said after the ruling : `` It 's just terrible . ''
The hospital trust applied to the Family Division of the High Court for a declaration that ventilation be withdrawn to allow him a 'kind and dignified death ' .
Lawyers for the trust submitted that three tests confirmed brain stem death and that an independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of recovery and would not regain consciousness .
Karwan Ali , 35 , a biomedical scientist , and Shokhan Namiq , 28 , said they believed his brain was continuing to function and wanted the treatment to continue .
Among the signs of life , they said , was that he continued to grow and that his eyes opened after he was circumcised recently .
But doctors explained it was an involuntary nerve reaction because the brain was no longer capable of sending signals to the body .
Ahead of Friday 's ruling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sad case was a legal first .
David Foster , a partner at Barlow Robbins LLP and solicitor for Midrar Ali ’ s father and mother said : `` Baby Midrar is in an unusual position : tested as brain stem dead but growing in other facets .
`` The case is the first in which the 2015 Code of Practice for the Diagnosis and Confirmation of Death is being used in which a baby of under six months is tested as having had an 'irreversible ' condition .
David Foster , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Midrar Ali ’ s father and mother , said : “ The family are disappointed at the decision of the Court of Appeal and are considering an appeal .
`` They believe the law in this area should be reviewed and do not consider Midrar ’ s condition is necessarily “ irreversible ” : they would like to have the Court give weight to experts from outside the UK .
”

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The parents of baby Midrar Ali have lost a Court of Appeal challenge over his continuing treatment.
Three judges ruled on Friday that stopping life-support treatment was in his best interest.
The ruling means it can now be withdrawn.
Sir Andrew McFarlane, Lord Justice Patten and Lady Justice King had analysed arguments from lawyers representing Midrar's parents, Karwan Ali and Shokhan Namiq, and doctors, at a Court of Appeal hearing in London earlier this week.
Midrar's parents, who live in Manchester, had challenged an earlier ruling by a High Court judge.
Four-month-old Midrar was starved of oxygen due to complications at birth and although his heart was restarted, he has since remained on a ventilator at Saint Mary's Hospital in Manchester.
It sadly led to brain damage.
The couple wanted doctors to keep treating him.
(Image: PA)
Mrs Justice Lieven, who analysed evidence at a trial in the Family Division of the High Court in Manchester, had concluded that Midrar was brain stem dead.
She had ruled that life-support treatment could lawfully end.
Midrar's parents however argued treatment should continue and had asked the Court of Appeal to overturn Mrs Justice Lieven's ruling.
They said Midrar was still growing and doctors couldn't be sure that he would not improve.
But the three appeal judges dismissed the challenge after hearings this week.
Midrar's father said after the ruling: "It's just terrible."
(Image: PA)
The hospital trust applied to the Family Division of the High Court for a declaration that ventilation be withdrawn to allow him a 'kind and dignified death'.
Lawyers for the trust submitted that three tests confirmed brain stem death and that an independent consultant had concluded Midrar had no prospect of recovery and would not regain consciousness.
His parents, however, disagreed.
Karwan Ali, 35, a biomedical scientist, and Shokhan Namiq, 28, said they believed his brain was continuing to function and wanted the treatment to continue.
(Image: Daily Mirror)
Among the signs of life, they said, was that he continued to grow and that his eyes opened after he was circumcised recently.
But doctors explained it was an involuntary nerve reaction because the brain was no longer capable of sending signals to the body.
Ahead of Friday's ruling, the parents' legal team said the sad case was a legal first.
David Foster, a partner at Barlow Robbins LLP and solicitor for Midrar Ali’s father and mother said: "Baby Midrar is in an unusual position: tested as brain stem dead but growing in other facets.
"The case is the first in which the 2015 Code of Practice for the Diagnosis and Confirmation of Death is being used in which a baby of under six months is tested as having had an 'irreversible' condition.
"The family deserve every support."
David Foster, Partner at Barlow Robbins LLP and solicitor for Midrar Ali’s father and mother, said: “The family are disappointed at the decision of the Court of Appeal and are considering an appeal.
"They believe the law in this area should be reviewed and do not consider Midrar’s condition is necessarily “irreversible”: they would like to have the Court give weight to experts from outside the UK.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Live: Manchester city centre street sealed off after 'grit bin thrown from Arndale roof'

A street is sealed off in Manchester city centre after a grit bin appeared to have been hurled from the Arndale shopping centre .
Passers-by said they saw somebody chuck a 'yellow grit bin ' from the NCP car park roof , which is attached to the centre , on High Street .
An image shared on social media showed a white substance spilling out onto the road .
Police have shut the road to traffic .
The 112 , 114 , 118 and 119 bus services are also on diversion .
Read more of today 's top stories here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Due to a police incident High Street in the City Centre is currently blocked travelling northbound . ''
One eyewitness wrote on Twitter : `` Someone just threw a yellow grit bin off the top of the Arndale car park , luckily it didn ’ t hit anyone but would of definitely killed them if it did !
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A street is sealed off in Manchester city centre after a grit bin appeared to have been hurled from an Arndale shopping centre car park.
Passers-by said they saw somebody chuck a 'yellow grit bin' from the NCP car park roof, which is attached to the centre, on High Street.
An image shared on social media showed a white substance spilling out onto the road.
Police have shut the road to traffic.
The 112, 114, 118 and 119 bus services are also on diversion.
A tweet from Transport for Greater Manchester said: "Due to a police incident High Street in the City Centre is currently blocked travelling northbound."
One eyewitness wrote on Twitter: "Someone just threw a yellow grit bin off the top of the Arndale car park, luckily it didn’t hit anyone but would of definitely killed them if it did!
"It landed at the entrance to the Arndale market Police Closed Nicolas Croft whist they searched for who did it."
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