themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Nearly twice as many men as women died of Covid-19

Nearly twice as many men as women died from coronavirus last month , according to official data released by the Office for National Statistics , which showed seven per cent of all deaths were caused by the virus .
There had been anecdotal claims that there were more male victims than female across the country , but this analysis of England and Wales gives statistical value to this theory .
The ONS said the death rate in men from coronavirus was `` significantly higher '' than in women at 79.5 deaths per 100,000 people compared to 46.5 deaths per 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent of all deaths for men and six per cent of all deaths for women .
Overall , there were 3,912 deaths involving the coronavirus in March in England and Wales , it found ( or eight per cent of the deaths registered ) .
Of these 3,372 ( 86 per cent ) has Covid-19 assigned as the underlying cause of death on the death certificate - which represents seven per cent of deaths .
The ONS explained that its definition includes `` some cases where the certifying doctor suspected the death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for example because no test had been done '' .
It found that since March 11 , the number of Covid-19 deaths occurring each day rose , with the exception of March 23 , when it decreased by two deaths .
At the start of last month , the number of deaths per day was below the five-year average which was `` likely because of the mild winter and low levels of circulating flu . ''
`` However , towards the end of the month , we can see that the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The increase in overall daily deaths coincides with increase in daily deaths involving Covid-19 '' , the ONS added .
There were no deaths in the three youngest age groups from coronavirus and the youngest death in any age group was aged 15 to 19 , with one female death .
Th 90-year plus age group had the highest age-specific mortality rate with 1,728.2 deaths per 100,000 people for men and 840.9 deaths per 100,000 people for women and overall 572 deaths occurred in this age group .
Taking into account the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of deaths due to the virus was 68.5 deaths per 100,000 persons - in England it was 69.7 deaths per 100,000 and 44.5 in Wales .
There was no regional breakdown in the analysis of the data .
Coronavirus was the third most frequent underlying cause of death in March 2020 and the rate of death increased significantly in each age group , starting from those aged 55 to 59 in males and 65 to 69 in females .
Overall , one in five ( 20 per cent ) of deaths were in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of the deaths that involved Covid-19 that occurred last month , there was at least one pre-existing condition in 91 per cent of cases .
Just nine per cent of deaths involving the virus had no other health condition .
The most common pre-existing condition was ischaemic heart disease , which was cited on 541 death certificates - or 14 per cent of those deaths involving the virus .
This was followed by dementia and Alzheimer ’ s disease ( 531 deaths ) , chronic lower respiratory diseases ( 495 deaths ) and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Official Department of Health and Social Care figures released daily suggest that almost 13,000 people in the UK have died from coronavirus in hospitals .
But this does not include the numbers who have died in care homes or the community so the true figure is likely to be much higher .

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Nearly twice as many men as women died from coronavirus last month, according to official data released by the Office for National Statistics, which showed seven per cent of all deaths were caused by the virus.
There had been anecdotal claims that there were more male victims than female across the country, but this analysis of England and Wales gives statistical value to this theory.
The ONS said the death rate in men from coronavirus was "significantly higher" than in women at 79.5 deaths per 100,000 people compared to 46.5 deaths per 100,000 people for women.
This represented nine per cent of all deaths for men and six per cent of all deaths for women.
Overall, there were 3,912 deaths involving the coronavirus in March in England and Wales, it found (or eight per cent of the deaths registered).
Of these 3,372 (86 per cent) has Covid-19 assigned as the underlying cause of death on the death certificate - which represents seven per cent of deaths.
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The ONS explained that its definition includes "some cases where the certifying doctor suspected the death involved Covid-19 but was not certain, for example because no test had been done".
It found that since March 11, the number of Covid-19 deaths occurring each day rose, with the exception of March 23, when it decreased by two deaths.
At the start of last month, the number of deaths per day was below the five-year average which was "likely because of the mild winter and low levels of circulating flu."
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"However, towards the end of the month, we can see that the number of deaths was above the five-year average.
"The increase in overall daily deaths coincides with increase in daily deaths involving Covid-19", the ONS added.
There were no deaths in the three youngest age groups from coronavirus and the youngest death in any age group was aged 15 to 19, with one female death.
Th 90-year plus age group had the highest age-specific mortality rate with 1,728.2 deaths per 100,000 people for men and 840.9 deaths per 100,000 people for women and overall 572 deaths occurred in this age group.
Taking into account the age structure of the population the rate of deaths due to the virus was 68.5 deaths per 100,000 persons - in England it was 69.7 deaths per 100,000 and 44.5 in Wales.
There was no regional breakdown in the analysis of the data.
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Coronavirus was the third most frequent underlying cause of death in March 2020 and the rate of death increased significantly in each age group, starting from those aged 55 to 59 in males and 65 to 69 in females.
Overall, one in five (20 per cent) of deaths were in the 80 to 84 age group.
Of the deaths that involved Covid-19 that occurred last month, there was at least one pre-existing condition in 91 per cent of cases.
Just nine per cent of deaths involving the virus had no other health condition.
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The most common pre-existing condition was ischaemic heart disease, which was cited on 541 death certificates - or 14 per cent of those deaths involving the virus.
This was followed by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (531 deaths), chronic lower respiratory diseases (495 deaths) and influenza and pneumonia (415 deaths).
Official Department of Health and Social Care figures released daily suggest that almost 13,000 people in the UK have died from coronavirus in hospitals.
But this does not include the numbers who have died in care homes or the community so the true figure is likely to be much higher.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Health care worker dies at Royal Bolton Hospital after contracting coronavirus

A health care worker has died at Royal Bolton Hospital after contracting coronavirus .
Lourdes Campbell , a health care assistant who was employed by Bolton NHS Foundation Trust , died on Wednesday night .
She said : “ It is with deep regret and huge sadness that I share with you the devastating news that we have lost a friend and colleague to the terrible Covid-19 virus .
“ Lourdes Campbell one of our heath care assistants died yesterday on our Critical Care Unit .
Lourdes , known as Des to her colleagues , had worked with us for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a well-liked and valued member of the team , known for working extremely hard .
She was dedicated to patient care and her colleagues respected her quiet , diligent and compassionate approach .
“ This is a terrible and poignant reminder of the situation we are facing every day to help others and I want to thank every member our staff for their continued care for our patients and community .
“ Their continued courage and commitment to duty is inspirational and a comfort to us all in these difficult times.
” A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to coronavirus at the Royal Bolton Hospital , according to figures released on Wednesday .
Statistics released by NHS England show 10 more deaths recorded since the previous day ’ s total .
The Easter bank holiday weekend saw the biggest increase in the death rate so far with 29 people recorded as having died at the hospital with Covid-19 , including nine a day on Saturday and Monday .
In total , in England , 11,656 people have now lost their lives to the virus , with 10,664 being aged 60 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have occurred in the North West .
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown , and for things to do while you are staying in , join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group .

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A health care worker has died at Royal Bolton Hospital after contracting coronavirus.
Lourdes Campbell, a health care assistant who was employed by Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, died on Wednesday night.
Chief Executive Fiona Noden announced the news this morning.
She said: “It is with deep regret and huge sadness that I share with you the devastating news that we have lost a friend and colleague to the terrible Covid-19 virus.
“Lourdes Campbell one of our heath care assistants died yesterday on our Critical Care Unit. Lourdes, known as Des to her colleagues, had worked with us for nearly 13 years.
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“She was a well-liked and valued member of the team, known for working extremely hard. She was dedicated to patient care and her colleagues respected her quiet, diligent and compassionate approach.
“This is a terrible and poignant reminder of the situation we are facing every day to help others and I want to thank every member our staff for their continued care for our patients and community.
“Their continued courage and commitment to duty is inspirational and a comfort to us all in these difficult times.”
A total of 87 people have died due to coronavirus at the Royal Bolton Hospital, according to figures released on Wednesday.
Statistics released by NHS England show 10 more deaths recorded since the previous day’s total.
The Easter bank holiday weekend saw the biggest increase in the death rate so far with 29 people recorded as having died at the hospital with Covid-19, including nine a day on Saturday and Monday.
In total, in England, 11,656 people have now lost their lives to the virus, with 10,664 being aged 60 and over.
A total of 1,557 deaths have occurred in the North West.
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown, and for things to do while you are staying in, join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Exclusive: Darren Fletcher gets new role at Manchester United

Darren Fletcher is the latest former teammate of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to rejoin Manchester United .
Fletcher , 36 , has taken on an informal ambassadorial role at the club , having left United in 2015 to join West Bromwich Albion .
Fletcher was released by Stoke City after a two-year spell in the summer and has all but announced his retirement from professional football .
The MEN understands Fletcher has not taken on a coaching role at United , despite sporting a training top in a club video last week thanking the National Health Service .
United have not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club .
Fletcher has been in attendance for a number of United matches this season and juggled his ad hoc club role with media commitments .
Fletcher has done punditry work for the BBC , Sky Sports , and beinSport over the last year .
The MEN reported last year Fletcher was in line for a return to United as part of the club 's restructure and had attended a high-profile meeting at Old Trafford .
Senior United sources stressed the need for prospective employees to 'buy into the culture ' of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first-team at Old Trafford .
Since Solskjaer returned to United in December 2018 he has added Sir Alex Ferguson 's former assistant manager Mike Phelan and the erstwhile academy goalkeeping coach Richard Hartis to his staff .
Solskjaer 's ex-teammates Quinton Fortune and Neil Wood are jointly coaching the United Under-23s , and Michael Clegg is the strength and power coach .
Patrice Evra also spent time at United 's Carrington training complex to continue work on his coaching badges .
Fletcher was pictured having dinner with Evra , Fortune , Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fletcher made his United debut in March 2003 and won five Premier League titles , the League Cup , the FA Cup , the Champions League and the Club World Cup .

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Darren Fletcher is the latest former teammate of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to rejoin Manchester United.
Fletcher, 36, has taken on an informal ambassadorial role at the club, having left United in 2015 to join West Bromwich Albion. Fletcher was released by Stoke City after a two-year spell in the summer and has all but announced his retirement from professional football.
The MEN understands Fletcher has not taken on a coaching role at United, despite sporting a training top in a club video last week thanking the National Health Service. United have not formally announced Fletcher's position at the club.
Fletcher has been in attendance for a number of United matches this season and juggled his ad hoc club role with media commitments. Fletcher has done punditry work for the BBC, Sky Sports, and beinSport over the last year.
The MEN reported last year Fletcher was in line for a return to United as part of the club's restructure and had attended a high-profile meeting at Old Trafford. Senior United sources stressed the need for prospective employees to 'buy into the culture' of the club and Fletcher spent 12 years in the first-team at Old Trafford.
Since Solskjaer returned to United in December 2018 he has added Sir Alex Ferguson's former assistant manager Mike Phelan and the erstwhile academy goalkeeping coach Richard Hartis to his staff.
Solskjaer's ex-teammates Quinton Fortune and Neil Wood are jointly coaching the United Under-23s, and Michael Clegg is the strength and power coach. Patrice Evra also spent time at United's Carrington training complex to continue work on his coaching badges. Fletcher was pictured having dinner with Evra, Fortune, Paul Pogba, and Anderson in September.
Fletcher made his United debut in March 2003 and won five Premier League titles, the League Cup, the FA Cup, the Champions League and the Club World Cup.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Man charged after 'police officers spat at by man claiming to have Covid-19'

A man has been charged after reports two officers were spat at by a man claiming to have Covid-19 following @ @ @ @ @ Jon Smee , of no fixed abode , has been charged with one count of @ @ @ @ @ counts of assault on an emergency worker , one count of possession of an offensive @ @ @ @ @ obstructing police and two counts of breach of bail .
The 28-year-old has been remanded @ @ @ @ @ for Greater Manchester Police said .
He is due to appear at Manchester Crown Court @ @ @ @ @ .
In a statement , GMP said : `` At around 2am yesterday ( Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ police were called to reports of a serious assault on South Radford Street , Salford @ @ @ @ @ , a man spat at two officers and claimed to have Covid-19 . ''

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A man has been charged after reports two officers were spat at by a man claiming to have Covid-19 following an assault in Salford.
Jon Smee, of no fixed abode, has been charged with one count of Section 18 assault, two counts of assault on an emergency worker, one count of possession of an offensive weapon, one count of obstructing police and two counts of breach of bail.
The 28-year-old has been remanded in custody, a spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said.
He is due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday, May 13.
In a statement, GMP said: "At around 2am yesterday (Tuesday, April 14), police were called to reports of a serious assault on South Radford Street, Salford.
"When police arrived, a man spat at two officers and claimed to have Covid-19."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Tributes paid to 'fighter' who died after contracting coronavirus

Tributes have been paid to a 'fighter ' from Stockport with spina bifida who died after contracting coronavirus .
Kerry Stephens-Law , from Reddish , was only expected to live for three days when she was born with the complex condition .
But she was 'strong and determine ' and went on to live a full and happy life , her heartbroken family said .
Her battle with Covid-19 was one fight too many , and she passed away at Stepping Hill Hospital aged 38 .
Paying tribute , Kerry 's carer and step-mum Marianne Stephens said : `` She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and loved her family .
She was very close to her siblings and nephews and nieces .
`` She had a great sense of humour .
She was very strong and determined .
She was very much an active person .
`` She loved Halloween .
She loved going on ghost walks , and her and her dad bred and kept chameleons and geckos .
`` She loved mixing with people , she loved a gossip .
`` If I phoned her when she was in hospital and she ignored the phone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gossip with the nurses or the other people in the beds .
`` We used to say the hospital was her own version of Coronation Street . ''
Kerry , who suffered from a chronic kidney disease , was taken into Stepping Hill Hospital on April 7 with a mild water infection .
She was in good spirits wanted to come home , Marianne said .
But later that day Marianne got a phone call from nurses who said the infection had become 'aggressive ' .
`` She was quite seriously ill '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , Marianne was told to 'expect the worst and hope for the best ' .
Kerry had been tested for coronavirus on Thursday ( April 9 ) , which had come back negative .
But on Friday ( April 10 ) , she was tested again for coronavirus - it came back positive , Marianne said .
A scan on Kerry 's lungs showed that they were working at 30pc capacity .
On Tuesday ( April 14 ) , Marianne got a call to say that Kerry had passed away .
Marianne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breakfast and then when they came to check on her later she had passed away .
It was a sudden deterioration , that 's what makes it so awful . ''
Kerry was born in Derry in Northern Ireland to mum Anne Stephens-Law , who died in 2001 , and dad Bill Stephens .
Bill was stationed in the army in Northern Ireland at the time .
When Kerry was born she had a seizure .
She was diagnosed with spina bifida and medics only expected her to survive for 72 hours .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ full and happy life .
Bill , who had seven children , 'doted on Kerry ' and she went 'everywhere with him ' , Marianne said .
He began a relationship with Marianne in 2013 .
Bill was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2017 - he married Marianne later that year .
Marianne added : `` ( Bll ) said he was worried about what would happen to Kerry if she went into a care home , but I said I would take her on .
She loved the idea that I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family is heartbroken following Kerry 's death .
She is urging people to stick to the rules during the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
She said : `` Kerry 's family and those who loved Kerry are devastated .
`` We would n't want anyone to feel the devastation we are feeling just because people do n't think it would happen to them . ''

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Tributes have been paid to a 'fighter' from Stockport with spina bifida who died after contracting coronavirus.
Kerry Stephens-Law, from Reddish, was only expected to live for three days when she was born with the complex condition.
But she was 'strong and determine' and went on to live a full and happy life, her heartbroken family said.
Her battle with Covid-19 was one fight too many, and she passed away at Stepping Hill Hospital aged 38.
Paying tribute, Kerry's carer and step-mum Marianne Stephens said: "She was so thoughtful. She enjoyed life and loved her family. She was very close to her siblings and nephews and nieces.
"She had a great sense of humour. She was very strong and determined. She was very much an active person.
"She loved Halloween. She loved going on ghost walks, and her and her dad bred and kept chameleons and geckos.
"She loved mixing with people, she loved a gossip.
(Image: supplied)
"If I phoned her when she was in hospital and she ignored the phone, it was because she was having a gossip with the nurses or the other people in the beds.
"We used to say the hospital was her own version of Coronation Street."
Kerry, who suffered from a chronic kidney disease, was taken into Stepping Hill Hospital on April 7 with a mild water infection.
She had been in and out of hospital with complications, not related to coronavirus, since January.
She was in good spirits wanted to come home, Marianne said.
But later that day Marianne got a phone call from nurses who said the infection had become 'aggressive'.
"She was quite seriously ill", Marianne said.
By 6.30pm that day, Marianne was told to 'expect the worst and hope for the best'.
Kerry had been tested for coronavirus on Thursday (April 9), which had come back negative.
But on Friday (April 10), she was tested again for coronavirus - it came back positive, Marianne said.
A scan on Kerry's lungs showed that they were working at 30pc capacity.
On Tuesday (April 14), Marianne got a call to say that Kerry had passed away.
Marianne added: "She'd had her breakfast and then when they came to check on her later she had passed away. It was a sudden deterioration, that's what makes it so awful."
(Image: supplied)
Kerry was born in Derry in Northern Ireland to mum Anne Stephens-Law, who died in 2001, and dad Bill Stephens.
Bill was stationed in the army in Northern Ireland at the time.
When Kerry was born she had a seizure. She was diagnosed with spina bifida and medics only expected her to survive for 72 hours.
But she went on to live a full and happy life.
Bill, who had seven children, 'doted on Kerry' and she went 'everywhere with him', Marianne said.
He began a relationship with Marianne in 2013.
Bill was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2017 - he married Marianne later that year.
(Image: supplied)
He died in 2018.
Marianne added: "(Bll) said he was worried about what would happen to Kerry if she went into a care home, but I said I would take her on. She loved the idea that I was her mum."
Marianne said the family is heartbroken following Kerry's death.
She is urging people to stick to the rules during the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
She said: "Kerry's family and those who loved Kerry are devastated.
"We wouldn't want anyone to feel the devastation we are feeling just because people don't think it would happen to them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--John Bishop hits back at critics after visiting his mum and dad

John Bishop has hit back at critics after posting a photo of himself on Instagram visiting his mum and dad .
The comedian , who is married to Melanie Bishop , explained that he was travelling to attend his father-in-law ’ s funeral , which is today , and dropped some items off at his parents ’ home on the way .
In the photo , which was posted on Wednesday night , the father-of-three can be seen taking a selfie with his mum and dad , Kathy and Ernie , standing together in the background outside the front door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , explained that he has followed “ all the guidelines ” about social distancing and will not break any rules “ that would affect the NHS or frontline workers ” .
He wrote : “ I am reposting this picture of a visit to my mum and dad today .
Some people questioned why I was there and not at home .
“ I have travelled to attend my father in laws funeral tomorrow .
I came to drop something off at my parents having not been near them during this lockdown as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I have followed all the guidelines and obviously I would not break any rules that would affect the NHS or frontline workers.
” John went on the explain that the funeral he is attending will also stick by the stringent lockdown guidelines .
He said : “ The funeral tomorrow will also comply with all of the rules as only 8 family members will be in attendance for the burial of one of the best men I have ever known .
“ I understand social media allows people a window into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it because a moment of joy like this can easily be turned into a moment of judgement from the ill informed .
“ However I am reposting it because for me it illustrates what this country is all about - love and family - which even in the worst of times holds us together even if those that we love are out of reach.
” His fans replied to his post with supportive messages .
One posted : “ I do n't think you need to explain..so sorry for your loss.. lovely photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your mum and dad a hug again.
” A second agreed : “ You ’ ve done absolutely nothing wrong !
I hope tomorrow goes well and you give this great man the best send off you can right now.
” Another added : “ So sorry for your loss .
Never apologise for checking in with your family .
I ca n't wait to see mine , even just as close as you saw yours .
”

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John Bishop has hit back at critics after posting a photo of himself on Instagram visiting his mum and dad.
The comedian, who is married to Melanie Bishop, explained that he was travelling to attend his father-in-law’s funeral, which is today, and dropped some items off at his parents’ home on the way.
In the photo, which was posted on Wednesday night, the father-of-three can be seen taking a selfie with his mum and dad, Kathy and Ernie, standing together in the background outside the front door of their home.
John, 53, explained that he has followed “all the guidelines” about social distancing and will not break any rules “that would affect the NHS or frontline workers”.
He wrote: “I am reposting this picture of a visit to my mum and dad today. Some people questioned why I was there and not at home.
(Image: PA)
“I have travelled to attend my father in laws funeral tomorrow. I came to drop something off at my parents having not been near them during this lockdown as my sister has done all the deliveries.
“I have followed all the guidelines and obviously I would not break any rules that would affect the NHS or frontline workers.”
John went on the explain that the funeral he is attending will also stick by the stringent lockdown guidelines.
He said: “The funeral tomorrow will also comply with all of the rules as only 8 family members will be in attendance for the burial of one of the best men I have ever known.
“I understand social media allows people a window into your life and I do not overdo it because a moment of joy like this can easily be turned into a moment of judgement from the ill informed.
“However I am reposting it because for me it illustrates what this country is all about - love and family - which even in the worst of times holds us together even if those that we love are out of reach.”
His fans replied to his post with supportive messages.
One posted: “I don't think you need to explain..so sorry for your loss.. lovely photo will be nice when you can give your mum and dad a hug again.”
A second agreed: “You’ve done absolutely nothing wrong! I hope tomorrow goes well and you give this great man the best send off you can right now.”
Another added: “So sorry for your loss. Never apologise for checking in with your family. I can't wait to see mine, even just as close as you saw yours.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Government make announcement on GCSE and A-level results release date

The Government has confirmed the date that GCSE and A-level results will be released .
Students will still receive their grades on the pre-planned results days in August despite the cancellation of summer exams due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The Department for Education ( DfE ) said A-level pupils will get their results on August 13 and GCSE students will be given their grades on August 20 .
School Standards Minister Nick Gibb said : `` I am pleased to confirm that GCSE and A-level students will still receive their exam results as planned this summer , on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I want to thank all those who are helping to make this happen despite the challenges we are facing .
We know that this is an important milestone for students , parents and teachers and so I hope this news will provide them with some reassurance and clarity . ''
The DfE announced last month that teachers will be asked to submit judgements on the grades their students were likely to receive to exam boards .
They will be asked to consider mock examination results as well as performance in non-exam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to do judge students 'fairly and robustly ' will also be issued to teachers .
The exam boards will then look at other relevant data , including prior attainment , and produce a calculated grade for each student .
Students will have the opportunity to sit exams at the earliest opportunity in the new academic year , as well as in summer 2021 .
If they choose to do this , both grades will stand .
On Wednesday , Ofqual launched its two-week consultation on its plans for awarding grades to GCSE @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The Government has confirmed the date that GCSE and A-level results will be released.
Students will still receive their grades on the pre-planned results days in August despite the cancellation of summer exams due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Department for Education (DfE) said A-level pupils will get their results on August 13 and GCSE students will be given their grades on August 20.
School Standards Minister Nick Gibb said: "I am pleased to confirm that GCSE and A-level students will still receive their exam results as planned this summer, on Thursday August 20 and Thursday August 13 respectively.
"I want to thank all those who are helping to make this happen despite the challenges we are facing. We know that this is an important milestone for students, parents and teachers and so I hope this news will provide them with some reassurance and clarity."
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The DfE announced last month that teachers will be asked to submit judgements on the grades their students were likely to receive to exam boards.
They will be asked to consider mock examination results as well as performance in non-exam assessments.
It says that guidance on how to do judge students 'fairly and robustly' will also be issued to teachers.
The exam boards will then look at other relevant data, including prior attainment, and produce a calculated grade for each student.
Students will have the opportunity to sit exams at the earliest opportunity in the new academic year, as well as in summer 2021.
If they choose to do this, both grades will stand.
On Wednesday, Ofqual launched its two-week consultation on its plans for awarding grades to GCSE and A-level students amid the pandemic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--ITV Quiz fans baffled over bizarre courtroom moments - but they did happen

Quiz fans were on the edge of their seats as the final instalment of the ITV drama played out on Wednesday night .
But there were moments in the 65-minute episode that had viewers questioning whether they actually happened - purely because they were so bizarre , they seemed unbelievable .
The story follows the Who Wants to be a Millionaire cheating scandal of 2001 , which saw Major Charles Ingram scam his way to winning the jackpot prize .
The three-part show lifted the lid on the lengths that Ingram went to get on the programme with the help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adrian Pollock , and how coughing audience member Tecwen Whittock apparently helped him scoop the £1million prize .
But the programme , created by James Graham , turned it all on its head in the finale , which concentrated on the defence ’ s argument in court .
And that 's when it started .
At one stage , as the Ingrams ’ lawyer - played superbly by Helen McCrory - was speaking , a jury member began to cough .
Others then followed suit and the judge threatened to kick them out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cough .
There was then reference to a news article that said the trial had been suspended by an outbreak of coughing in the court .
Another moment saw the judge , as Chris Tarrant - played equally brilliantly by Michael Sheen - gave evidence , say , “ Is that your final answer ?
” Fans took to twitter to question weather they did happen - and it was the show ’ s creator that confirmed it was all true .
One said : “ Those coughing fits in the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
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!
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” Another asked : “ Surely *that* 'is that your final answer ' interjection from the judge did n't happen ?
” James Graham tweeted out some ‘ fun facts ’ about the show , which revealed the truth .
“ Yes a collective coughing fit really DID break out in court one day during the coughing major ’ s trial and the session had to be suspended.
” And followed it up with : “ # Quiz FUN FACT CHECK 5 .
“ Yes the judge really asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answer ’ .
” Following a trial at Southwark Crown Court , Ingram , his wife and Whittock were convicted by a majority verdict of procuring the execution of a valuable security by deception .
The couple , who have always declared their innocence , are now preparing to appeal their conviction .

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Quiz fans were on the edge of their seats as the final instalment of the ITV drama played out on Wednesday night.
But there were moments in the 65-minute episode that had viewers questioning whether they actually happened - purely because they were so bizarre, they seemed unbelievable.
The story follows the Who Wants to be a Millionaire cheating scandal of 2001, which saw Major Charles Ingram scam his way to winning the jackpot prize.
The three-part show lifted the lid on the lengths that Ingram went to get on the programme with the help of his wife Diana and her brother Adrian Pollock, and how coughing audience member Tecwen Whittock apparently helped him scoop the £1million prize.
(Image: ITV)
But the programme, created by James Graham, turned it all on its head in the finale, which concentrated on the defence’s argument in court.
And that's when it started.
At one stage, as the Ingrams’ lawyer - played superbly by Helen McCrory - was speaking, a jury member began to cough.
Others then followed suit and the judge threatened to kick them out of the courtroom… before he also began to cough.
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There was then reference to a news article that said the trial had been suspended by an outbreak of coughing in the court.
Another moment saw the judge, as Chris Tarrant - played equally brilliantly by Michael Sheen - gave evidence, say, “Is that your final answer?”
Fans took to twitter to question weather they did happen - and it was the show’s creator that confirmed it was all true.
(Image: ITV)
One said: “Those coughing fits in the court did that actually happen ?!!!!!!”
Another asked: “Surely *that* 'is that your final answer' interjection from the judge didn't happen?”
James Graham tweeted out some ‘fun facts’ about the show, which revealed the truth.
He said: #Quiz FUN FACT CHECK 4
“Yes a collective coughing fit really DID break out in court one day during the coughing major’s trial and the session had to be suspended.”
And followed it up with: “#Quiz FUN FACT CHECK 5.
“Yes the judge really asked Tarrant if ‘that was his final answer’.”
Following a trial at Southwark Crown Court, Ingram, his wife and Whittock were convicted by a majority verdict of procuring the execution of a valuable security by deception.
The couple, who have always declared their innocence, are now preparing to appeal their conviction.
Watch Quiz on ITV Hub.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Expert warns we cannot 'return to normal' until there's a coronavirus vaccine

An expert has warned that `` significant '' social distancing will most likely be needed to stay until there is a vaccine .
Professor Neil Ferguson from Imperial College London , who is advising ministers , was speaking on Radio 4 's Today programme when he said that relaxing the measures could see a `` resurgence '' of the virus .
He said that as restrictions are eased , more testing will be need to be carried out in order to isolate individual cases and trace their contacts to keep future outbreaks under control .
`` Because without that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leeway , '' Prof Ferguson said .
`` If we relax measures too much then we 'll see a resurgence of transmission .
`` What we really need is the ability to put something in their place .
If we want to open schools , let people get back to work , then we need to keep transmission down in another manner .
`` And I should say , it ’ s not going to be going back to normal .
We will have to maintain some form of social distancing , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indefinitely until we have a vaccine available . ''
His comments come after health minister Nadine Dorries took to Twitter on Wednesday night to suggest the only way the UK can 'exit ' lockdown is by having a vaccine available .
She said : `` There is only one way we can ‘ exit ’ full lockdown and that is when we have a vaccine .
Until then , we need to find ways we can adapt society and strike a balance between the health of the nation and our economy . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he agreed with Ms Dorries in the respect that things will not go back to how they were , at least in the short term .
He reiterated that the number of deaths is still `` far too high '' for any exit strategy to be set out .
He told Sky News : `` Well I think what Nadine was saying is the idea that we 'll immediately… we 'll just switch off all of the measures and return to some kind of… to things exactly as they were – that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The government is set to formally announce its decision on its lockdown extension today , three weeks after the initial measures were put in place .
Mr Hancock said during yesterday 's government coronavirus press briefing that minister would be meeting this morning to agree to prolong the social distancing controls announced on March 23 , amid signs the epidemic in the UK is beginning to peak .
This would see the next review take place around May 7 .

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An expert has warned that "significant" social distancing will most likely be needed to stay until there is a vaccine.
Professor Neil Ferguson from Imperial College London, who is advising ministers, was speaking on Radio 4's Today programme when he said that relaxing the measures could see a "resurgence" of the virus.
He said that as restrictions are eased, more testing will be need to be carried out in order to isolate individual cases and trace their contacts to keep future outbreaks under control.
"Because without that, our estimates show we have relatively little leeway," Prof Ferguson said.
"If we relax measures too much then we'll see a resurgence of transmission.
"What we really need is the ability to put something in their place. If we want to open schools, let people get back to work, then we need to keep transmission down in another manner.
"And I should say, it’s not going to be going back to normal. We will have to maintain some form of social distancing, a significant level of social distancing, probably indefinitely until we have a vaccine available."
His comments come after health minister Nadine Dorries took to Twitter on Wednesday night to suggest the only way the UK can 'exit' lockdown is by having a vaccine available.
She said: "There is only one way we can ‘exit’ full lockdown and that is when we have a vaccine. Until then, we need to find ways we can adapt society and strike a balance between the health of the nation and our economy."
On Thursday morning health secretary Matt Hancock said he agreed with Ms Dorries in the respect that things will not go back to how they were, at least in the short term.
(Image: PA)
He reiterated that the number of deaths is still "far too high" for any exit strategy to be set out.
He told Sky News: "Well I think what Nadine was saying is the idea that we'll immediately… we'll just switch off all of the measures and return to some kind of… to things exactly as they were – that is not likely in the short-term."
The government is set to formally announce its decision on its lockdown extension today, three weeks after the initial measures were put in place.
Mr Hancock said during yesterday's government coronavirus press briefing that minister would be meeting this morning to agree to prolong the social distancing controls announced on March 23, amid signs the epidemic in the UK is beginning to peak.
This would see the next review take place around May 7.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Bruno Fernandes believes Paul Pogba will benefit from the new confidence at Manchester United when he returns to action .
@ @ @ @ @ the benchmark for midfield displays since joining the club in the January transfer window and @ @ @ @ @ the injured Pogba .
The French international has not featured for United since the Boxing @ @ @ @ @ is yet to link-up with Fernandes in a United shirt .
Fernandes believes his teammate @ @ @ @ @ energy at the club .
`` He started training with us in the week before @ @ @ @ @ think when he comes back he will start to play , and be in the @ @ @ @ @ the official club website .
On the transfer front , United-linked Kai Havertz has reiterated @ @ @ @ @ Leverkusen for a bigger club .
Jack Grealish and James Jadon Sancho are United 's @ @ @ @ @ our live blog below for all the latest United news .

Bruno Fernandes believes Paul Pogba will benefit from the new confidence at Manchester United when he returns to action.
Janaury signing Fernandes has set the benchmark for midfield displays since joining the club in the January transfer window and has helped United cope without the injured Pogba.
The French international has not featured for United since the Boxing Day win over Newcastle and is yet to link-up with Fernandes in a United shirt.
Fernandes believes his teammate will flourish in the positive energy at the club.
"He started training with us in the week before we stopped, so I think when he comes back he will start to play, and be in the team," Fernandes told the official club website.
On the transfer front, United-linked Kai Havertz has reiterated his desire to leave Bayer Leverkusen for a bigger club. Jack Grealish and James Jadon Sancho are United's primary transfer targets.
Recap our blog below for all the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Burger King is starting to reopen restaurants for delivery

Burger King has announced it will begin reopening restaurants in the UK for deliveries .
The fast food chain is following in the footsteps of KFC , which has already reopened several of its sites .
Four Burger King branches are operating as of today - two in Bristol , one in Coventry and one in Swindon - as part of a phased reopening that will eventually be extended to more sites across the country .
The restaurant areas themselves remain closed in accordance with the government 's lockdown orders , so customers wo n't be able to dine in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away .
Food will only be available to order through Deliveroo and Just Eat , which both offer contactless delivery services .
Burger King says strict social distancing measures will be in place at each site , where staff will be provided with PPE masks and gloves .
Katie Evans , Burger King marketing director , said : “ We hope that reopening these restaurants for delivery services goes some way to lifting our customers ’ spirits in these difficult times.
” The restaurants will also be giving away 1,000 meals a week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopened restaurants .
Katie added : “ We want to demonstrate how appreciative everyone at Burger King UK is of their efforts in these unprecedented times . ''
KFC has already reopened restaurants in Stockport , Staffordshire , Birmingham , Hulme , Portsmouth , Aldershot , Ipswich , Glasgow , Great Western Retail Park branches , Enfield and Manchester .

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Burger King has announced it will begin reopening restaurants in the UK for deliveries.
The fast food chain is following in the footsteps of KFC, which has already reopened several of its sites.
Four Burger King branches are operating as of today - two in Bristol, one in Coventry and one in Swindon - as part of a phased reopening that will eventually be extended to more sites across the country.
The restaurant areas themselves remain closed in accordance with the government's lockdown orders, so customers won't be able to dine in or call in to order and take away.
Food will only be available to order through Deliveroo and Just Eat, which both offer contactless delivery services.
Burger King says strict social distancing measures will be in place at each site, where staff will be provided with PPE masks and gloves.
Katie Evans, Burger King marketing director, said: “We hope that reopening these restaurants for delivery services goes some way to lifting our customers’ spirits in these difficult times.”
(Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire)
The restaurants will also be giving away 1,000 meals a week to NHS staff based near to the reopened restaurants.
Katie added: “We want to demonstrate how appreciative everyone at Burger King UK is of their efforts in these unprecedented times."
KFC has already reopened restaurants in Stockport, Staffordshire, Birmingham, Hulme, Portsmouth, Aldershot, Ipswich, Glasgow, Great Western Retail Park branches, Enfield and Manchester.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Dominos has dropped most of its popular menu items

With restaurants , pubs and bars all shut , fast-food and takeaway outlets are the only things which remain to give us any real 'eating out ' experience at the moment .
And while the likes of Nando 's , McDonald 's and Subway have all closed , some of our favourite places are still open - including KFC and Dominos .
But being open means that social distancing guidelines must be followed , and as a result , menus have been significantly reduced in most outlets .
Dominos is one of those places , as the pizza takeaway has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the Echo , Many of the chain ’ s popular pizzas are now off the menu , along with some garlic breads , and sides including BBQ chicken wings and garlic dippers .
The option of half and half pizza has also been removed .
It is something that has touched all our lives .
From cradle to grave , the National Health Service is a part of British life .
Today , more than ever , we should cherish those who dedicate themselves to our care as they work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face of the coronavirus pandemic .
So let ’ s show them some love , and create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain .
Click HERE to drop a heart on the map , and show you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS .
In a message to customers , a spokesperson for Domino 's said : `` Sorry if your favourite is temporarily unavailable .
We are running a simplified menu to ensure our teams in store can maintain safe working distances . ''
The seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The temporary changes have been brought in to help staff maintain social distancing measures , and keep them safe .

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With restaurants, pubs and bars all shut, fast-food and takeaway outlets are the only things which remain to give us any real 'eating out' experience at the moment.
And while the likes of Nando's, McDonald's and Subway have all closed, some of our favourite places are still open - including KFC and Dominos.
But being open means that social distancing guidelines must be followed, and as a result, menus have been significantly reduced in most outlets.
Dominos is one of those places, as the pizza takeaway has scrapped all but seven of its pizzas.
According to the Echo, Many of the chain’s popular pizzas are now off the menu, along with some garlic breads, and sides including BBQ chicken wings and garlic dippers.
The option of half and half pizza has also been removed.
Send a heart to our #NHSheroes and donate to our NHS frontline fundraiser It is something that has touched all our lives. From cradle to grave, the National Health Service is a part of British life. Today, more than ever, we should cherish those who dedicate themselves to our care as they work tirelessly to care for people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Click HERE to drop a heart on the map and you can also donate to our frontline fundraiser for the chance to win weekly prizes.
In a message to customers, a spokesperson for Domino's said: "Sorry if your favourite is temporarily unavailable. We are running a simplified menu to ensure our teams in store can maintain safe working distances."
The seven pizzas available now available to order are:
Original Cheese and Tomato
Mighty Meaty
Pepperoni Passion
Texas BBQ
Vegi Supreme
Chicken Feast
Hot and Spicy
The temporary changes have been brought in to help staff maintain social distancing measures, and keep them safe.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--How the lockdown has affected Manchester United in the transfer market

Last year 's revelation that Manchester United 's deal-maker Matt Judge is 'at the coalface ' brought to mind the image of The Thick of It 's Peter Mannion spending a 'couple of days at the coalface ' .
`` Croydon ?
Watford ?
Somewhere bleak , '' the Tory 's holistic spin doctor Stewart Pearson enthuses .
Unlike the managers and chairmen of yesteryear , Judge does not have to hit monotonous motorways or rendezvous at service station cafés .
United have the luxury of a plush office opposite Green Park station in London where Judge , the head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the odd player .
The Stratton Street base , situated next to Langan 's and just down the road from The Ritz and Fortnum and Mason 's on Piccadilly , was where Fred signed his paperwork in 2018 .
'The tall guy ' , as a disgruntled Jose Mourinho came to know him as , Judge touches base with agents to gauge whether a player wants to join United .
Judge was present to meet the Birmingham City teenager Jude Bellingham and his parents for their tour of Carrington last month , along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Woodward .
The only facetime Judge now has with prospective players ' representatives is through the Apple app .
Judge is understood to have described the current climate in the transfer market as 'very quiet ' due to the lockdown in the United Kingdom .
Clubs and agents are bracing themselves for a leap into the unknown .
Senior sources at United expect the economics of the transfer window to 'look very different ' whenever the next summer edition opens .
Privately , they have scoffed at the £200million valuation of Harry Kane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it does not tally with the economic reality of a post-COVID19 world .
United have been careful not to kill any interest in Kane , although their stance is the mile-long list of 804 right-backs that they compiled last year makes just about anyone a 'target ' , of sorts .
Of course United would be interested in Kane - the manager is a confirmed admirer and so Woodward is a fan - but club sources doubt any European club will have the financial muscle to sanction an outlay anywhere near £200m on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spurs say there is 'no chance ' of United signing a top six Premier League club 's most valuable player with four years left to run on his contract .
Despite Tottenham moving to quash weekend reports linking Kane with United , there is suspicion at Old Trafford their chairman Daniel Levy is driving up the England captain 's valuation .
Levy told the Evening Standard earlier this season Spurs are not `` scared to trade with our rivals ' , having telephoned Woodward in the summer of 2018 to enquire about Anthony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little or no headway with moves for Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld , but Spurs hoped they would enter the bidding for Christian Eriksen in the summer .
United are not about to have their heads turned by a marquee player when there are more essential options .
Their due diligence on targets is far more detailed than it was with more opportunistic signings like Romelu Lukaku , bound for Chelsea in 2017 until Mino Raiola advised him to follow the Paul Pogba path .
Jadon Sancho , James Maddison , and Jack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ideally , United 's planning for summer windows starts with a meeting almost as soon as the previous summer window closes .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , Mike Phelan , Woodward , Judge , and the technical chief scout Mick Court assemble in September to ascertain which areas of the squad need strengthening , and by January the list of targets is finalised with the intention of executing deals in February before concluding them in May .
United are understood to have had an approach rejected for the Aston Villa captain Grealish before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are a myriad of variables where Grealish is concerned , given how his valuation heavily hinges on whether Villa will be a Premier League or Championship club next season .
On the off-chance the 2019-20 Premier League is declared null and void and Villa are reprieved , the club - already in danger of breaching Financial Fair Play rules in the top-flight - would still be deprived of tens of millions in broadcasting revenue and gate receipts .
United could actually end up paying a lower fee for Grealish than what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
United have continued discussions with the representatives of prospective signings in general terms , but accept it is futile getting into specifics when there are 92 fixtures left to be played in the Premier League and neither the Champions League nor the Europa League have got past the last 16 stage .
Judge and Woodward speak regularly to the heads of certain agencies they may not even deal with directly in the summer .
An agent joked the lockdown has at least allowed them time to spend with their family .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Last year's revelation that Manchester United's deal-maker Matt Judge is 'at the coalface' brought to mind the image of The Thick of It's Peter Mannion spending a 'couple of days at the coalface'.
"Croydon? Watford? Somewhere bleak," the Tory's holistic spin doctor Stewart Pearson enthuses. Unlike the managers and chairmen of yesteryear, Judge does not have to hit monotonous motorways or rendezvous at service station cafés.
United have the luxury of a plush office opposite Green Park station in London where Judge, the head of corporate development, hosts intermediaries and the odd player. The Stratton Street base, situated next to Langan's and just down the road from The Ritz and Fortnum and Mason's on Piccadilly, was where Fred signed his paperwork in 2018.
'The tall guy', as a disgruntled Jose Mourinho came to know him as, Judge touches base with agents to gauge whether a player wants to join United. Judge was present to meet the Birmingham City teenager Jude Bellingham and his parents for their tour of Carrington last month, along with his University of Bristol alumni Ed Woodward.
The only facetime Judge now has with prospective players' representatives is through the Apple app. Judge is understood to have described the current climate in the transfer market as 'very quiet' due to the lockdown in the United Kingdom.
Clubs and agents are bracing themselves for a leap into the unknown. Senior sources at United expect the economics of the transfer window to 'look very different' whenever the next summer edition opens. Privately, they have scoffed at the £200million valuation of Harry Kane that has been bandied about, adamant it does not tally with the economic reality of a post-COVID19 world.
United have been careful not to kill any interest in Kane, although their stance is the mile-long list of 804 right-backs that they compiled last year makes just about anyone a 'target', of sorts. Of course United would be interested in Kane - the manager is a confirmed admirer and so Woodward is a fan - but club sources doubt any European club will have the financial muscle to sanction an outlay anywhere near £200m on a player.
Dressing room sources at Spurs say there is 'no chance' of United signing a top six Premier League club's most valuable player with four years left to run on his contract. Despite Tottenham moving to quash weekend reports linking Kane with United, there is suspicion at Old Trafford their chairman Daniel Levy is driving up the England captain's valuation.
Levy told the Evening Standard earlier this season Spurs are not ''scared to trade with our rivals', having telephoned Woodward in the summer of 2018 to enquire about Anthony Martial and Juan Mata. United made little or no headway with moves for Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld, but Spurs hoped they would enter the bidding for Christian Eriksen in the summer.
United are not about to have their heads turned by a marquee player when there are more essential options. Their due diligence on targets is far more detailed than it was with more opportunistic signings like Romelu Lukaku, bound for Chelsea in 2017 until Mino Raiola advised him to follow the Paul Pogba path. Jadon Sancho, James Maddison, and Jack Grealish all want to play for United.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
Ideally, United's planning for summer windows starts with a meeting almost as soon as the previous summer window closes. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Mike Phelan, Woodward, Judge, and the technical chief scout Mick Court assemble in September to ascertain which areas of the squad need strengthening, and by January the list of targets is finalised with the intention of executing deals in February before concluding them in May.
United are understood to have had an approach rejected for the Aston Villa captain Grealish before the English and European campaigns were suspended. There are a myriad of variables where Grealish is concerned, given how his valuation heavily hinges on whether Villa will be a Premier League or Championship club next season.
On the off-chance the 2019-20 Premier League is declared null and void and Villa are reprieved, the club - already in danger of breaching Financial Fair Play rules in the top-flight - would still be deprived of tens of millions in broadcasting revenue and gate receipts. United could actually end up paying a lower fee for Grealish than what they are reputed to have already offered.
United have continued discussions with the representatives of prospective signings in general terms, but accept it is futile getting into specifics when there are 92 fixtures left to be played in the Premier League and neither the Champions League nor the Europa League have got past the last 16 stage. Judge and Woodward speak regularly to the heads of certain agencies they may not even deal with directly in the summer.
An agent joked the lockdown has at least allowed them time to spend with their family. They are missing the coalface, though.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Manchester United pay touching tribute to NHS workers

Manchester United paid a touching tribute to NHS workers fighting coronavirus as the nation prepares to clap for our carers once again on Thursday night .
Old Trafford showed its support by altering the lights on the main club sign outside the ground to spell out 'NHS ' .
Other lights inside were lit up in blue to praise our healthcare system .
The gesture was warmly praised on social media , with many people sharing photographs of the sight on Twitter and Instagram .
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker and former United captain Gary Neville applauded the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And other buildings across Greater Manchester are set to follow suit with light tributes tonight .
Manchester Cathedral in the city centre confirmed it would be lit up in blue in support of the NHS .
Cathedral bosses wrote on Twitter : `` It 's a big thank you from Manchester to all NHS workers in this challenging period - thank you . ''
Earlier this month former manager Sir Alex Ferguson thanked the NHS for saving his life two years ago after he suffered a brain hemorrhage .
The legendary manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are now recognising the importance of our NHS .
`` The response to this pandemic has been magnificent and has made me proud of the way the club and the British people have rallied round to help . ''
Manchester United meanwhile has already announced a package of measures to support the NHS in its response to the coronavirus pandemic .
In a statement , the club said it 'stands ready to consider and accommodate further requests from the NHS for use of the facilities at Old Trafford ' .
A fleet of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and the NHS Manchester Foundation Trust Charity , with over 3,500 Manchester United gifts for NHS staff , including the unsung heroes of the hospital cleaning and backroom staff .
Old Trafford has also been placed on a reserve list as a possible temporary blood donation centre , which may be activated later in the year as a response to a potential fall in blood donations during the coronavirus pandemic .
Once again tonight - at 8pm - residents in communities across Greater Manchester and the nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay tribute to all NHS staff and carers working during the pandemic .

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Manchester United paid a touching tribute to NHS workers fighting coronavirus as the nation prepares to clap for our carers once again on Thursday night.
Old Trafford showed its support by altering the lights on the main club sign outside the ground to spell out 'NHS'.
Other lights inside were lit up in blue to praise our healthcare system.
The gesture was warmly praised on social media, with many people sharing photographs of the sight on Twitter and Instagram.
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker and former United captain Gary Neville applauded the club's move alongside thousands of fans.
(Image: Getty Images)
And other buildings across Greater Manchester are set to follow suit with light tributes tonight.
Manchester Cathedral in the city centre confirmed it would be lit up in blue in support of the NHS.
Cathedral bosses wrote on Twitter: "It's a big thank you from Manchester to all NHS workers in this challenging period - thank you."
Earlier this month former manager Sir Alex Ferguson thanked the NHS for saving his life two years ago after he suffered a brain hemorrhage.
(Image: MEN)
The legendary manager said: "I'm delighted we are now recognising the importance of our NHS.
"The response to this pandemic has been magnificent and has made me proud of the way the club and the British people have rallied round to help."
Manchester United meanwhile has already announced a package of measures to support the NHS in its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
(Image: PA)
In a statement, the club said it 'stands ready to consider and accommodate further requests from the NHS for use of the facilities at Old Trafford'.
A fleet of Manchester United Foundation vehicles has been dispatched to Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and the NHS Manchester Foundation Trust Charity, with over 3,500 Manchester United gifts for NHS staff, including the unsung heroes of the hospital cleaning and backroom staff.
Old Trafford has also been placed on a reserve list as a possible temporary blood donation centre, which may be activated later in the year as a response to a potential fall in blood donations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Once again tonight - at 8pm - residents in communities across Greater Manchester and the nation will clap out loud on their doorsteps to pay tribute to all NHS staff and carers working during the pandemic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Man City news and transfers LIVE

Man City news and transfers LIVE

Leroy Sane ’ s new representatives have warned Manchester City and Bayern Munich about the interest in the German winger @ @ @ @ @ at the Etihad has been uncertain for more than a year .
A new contract @ @ @ @ @ s side has remained unsigned and Bundesliga champions Bayern were so confident they would sign @ @ @ @ @ to apologise for the Blues for their public brashness .
A serious injury suffered in @ @ @ @ @ on Sane ’ s season with Bayern waiting to see how he recovers from the @ @ @ @ @ of representation for the player has also slowed negotiations .
Speaking to German publication BILD @ @ @ @ @ indicated that Bayern were the only Bundesliga club being considered but also mentioned City and @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Together with him we talk with Manchester City about what the next step @ @ @ @ @ he said .

Leroy Sane’s new representatives have warned Manchester City and Bayern Munich about the interest in the German winger.
Sane’s future at the Etihad has been uncertain for more than a year. A new contract offered by Pep Guardiola’s side has remained unsigned and Bundesliga champions Bayern were so confident they would sign him last summer they had to apologise for the Blues for their public brashness.
A serious injury suffered in August has put the brakes on Sane’s season with Bayern waiting to see how he recovers from the problem, while a change of representation for the player has also slowed negotiations.
Speaking to German publication BILD, new agent Damir Smoljan indicated that Bayern were the only Bundesliga club being considered but also mentioned City and other clubs as interested parties.
“Together with him we talk with Manchester City about what the next step could look like,” he said.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Coronavirus victims are people, not numbers. Help us to remember them...

In Greater Manchester , dozens of people are losing their lives to coronavirus each and every day .
As the figures for the number of people who have died in our region are released daily , it 's easy to forget that behind every one of these numbers is a person .
And with every person taken by this deadly virus , loved ones are left behind .
Here at the Manchester Evening News , we want to make sure every COVID-19 victim is remembered .
We 've already published heartfelt tributes to a swimming coach from Bury , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'big character ' in Salford and a woman from Langley who was so popular 'even the bus drivers knew her ' .
We hope that with your help , we will be able to create a collective memorial to continue to honor those that have lost their lives and pay tribute to as many as we can .
So we 're asking the family members and friends of coronavirus victims to get in touch with us .
Whether you want to simply pay a tribute , tell us about their life in Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
Send us a few lines about your loved one including their name , age , where they lived and a picture of them , so we can help put a face to the figures .
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In Greater Manchester, dozens of people are losing their lives to coronavirus each and every day.
As the figures for the number of people who have died in our region are released daily, it's easy to forget that behind every one of these numbers is a person.
And with every person taken by this deadly virus, loved ones are left behind.
Here at the Manchester Evening News, we want to make sure every COVID-19 victim is remembered.
We've already published heartfelt tributes to a swimming coach from Bury, a great-great grandad who was well-known as a 'big character' in Salford and a woman from Langley who was so popular 'even the bus drivers knew her'.
We hope that with your help, we will be able to create a collective memorial to continue to honor those that have lost their lives and pay tribute to as many as we can.
So we're asking the family members and friends of coronavirus victims to get in touch with us.
Whether you want to simply pay a tribute, tell us about their life in Manchester or tell us a funny story about them.
Send us a few lines about your loved one including their name, age, where they lived and a picture of them, so we can help put a face to the figures.
We can also include any fundraising pages that you want us to share.
You can do this by completing our form below. Or, you can fill the form in here.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Latest Man United FIFA 20 update released with Rashford, Greenwood upgraded

Just five days after the previous FIFA 20 database update , EA SPORTS have confirmed their latest database update , with a number of Manchester United players upgraded , but there are also a few downgrades .
In the previous database update only two United players were changed , with Bruno Fernandes upgraded and Brandon Williams downgraded , but the latest update sees 11 United players have their attributes or details changed on the game .
Marcus Rashford , Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Mason Greenwood and Scott McTominay have all been upgraded , but there are also a few downgrades .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been affected in the latest FIFA 20 database update , as of April 15 , 2020 .
Despite being out for a few months through injury , FIFA 20 have given Rashford a big upgrade on the game .
The striker 's crossing ( 74-75 ) , long passing ( 66-67 ) and reactions ( 84-85 ) have all been increased .
This has led to Rashford 's overall rating going up from 83 to 84 , with his potential also being increased from 88 to 89 .
Martial has been given a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heading accuracy ( 69-71 ) upgraded , but his short passing ( 79-78 ) and shot power ( 84-83 ) have been reduced .
Wan-Bissaka has seen his overall rating upgraded from 81 to 82 , following individual attribute upgrades like dribbling ( 81-82 ) , curve ( 59-62 ) , reactions ( 78-80 ) and strength ( 70-71 ) .
Although Shaw 's penalties ( 53-44 ) , agility ( 75-73 ) and FK accuracy ( 58-54 ) attributes have both been downgraded , he 's been given an upgrade overall , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , interceptions ( 77-78 ) and marking ( 80-81 ) seeing an increase .
This means that Shaw 's overall rating has gone up from 79 to 80 , with his potential also being increased from 81 to 82 .
McTominay has been given an overall upgrade in the latest update , with the Scottish midfielder 's overall rating going up from 78 to 79 , with his potential also being increased from 85 to 86 .
In terms of specific attributes , McTominay 's interceptions ( 77-79 ) , standing tackle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 71-72 ) have all been increased .
Due to his impressive performances , Greenwood 's FIFA attributes have slowly been increased over the course of the campaign , with the striker given another boost this time .
The youngster 's long shots ( 71-72 ) , vision ( 68-69 ) , penalties ( 60-64 ) and marking ( 30-35 ) have all been upgraded .
But , Lingard 's attributes have been decreasing over the last few months , and there 's been another downgrade in the latest update .
Lingard 's overall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 78 , as too as his potential , with his dribbling ( 79-78 ) , vision ( 78-77 ) and composure ( 78-77 ) also being downgraded .
Gomes ' crossing ( 61-63 ) , curve ( 65-67 ) and long passing ( 65-67 ) have all been upgrade , but his stamina has taken a slight hit ( 57-55 ) .
Garner is obviously growing as a player , both figuratively and literally according to FIFA 20 , with Garner 's weight being increased from 165lbs to 176lbs on the game .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduced from 6ft 3in to 6ft 2in .
Levitt has been given a big upgrade in the latest FIFA 20 update , with the young midfielder 's long passing ( 63-64 ) , reactions ( 63-64 ) , shot power ( 58-60 ) , long shots ( 58-60 ) , interceptions ( 54-56 ) , vision ( 64-66 ) and composure ( 67-69 ) all being increased .
This has led to an overall rating upgrade , up from 63 to 64 .

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Just five days after the previous FIFA 20 database update, EA SPORTS have confirmed their latest database update, with a number of Manchester United players upgraded, but there are also a few downgrades.
In the previous database update only two United players were changed, with Bruno Fernandes upgraded and Brandon Williams downgraded, but the latest update sees 11 United players have their attributes or details changed on the game.
Marcus Rashford, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Mason Greenwood and Scott McTominay have all been upgraded, but there are also a few downgrades.
Here is how the United squad has been affected in the latest FIFA 20 database update, as of April 15, 2020.
Manchester United FIFA 20 database update
Marcus Rashford - Upgrade
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Despite being out for a few months through injury, FIFA 20 have given Rashford a big upgrade on the game.
The striker's crossing (74-75), long passing (66-67) and reactions (84-85) have all been increased. This has led to Rashford's overall rating going up from 83 to 84, with his potential also being increased from 88 to 89.
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Anthony Martial - Downgrade
Martial has been given a downgrade overall, with the Frenchman's heading accuracy (69-71) upgraded, but his short passing (79-78) and shot power (84-83) have been reduced.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka - Upgrade
(Image: (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images))
Wan-Bissaka has seen his overall rating upgraded from 81 to 82, following individual attribute upgrades like dribbling (81-82), curve (59-62), reactions (78-80) and strength (70-71).
Luke Shaw - Upgrade
Although Shaw's penalties (53-44), agility (75-73) and FK accuracy (58-54) attributes have both been downgraded, he's been given an upgrade overall, with the full-back's stamina (74-76), interceptions (77-78) and marking (80-81) seeing an increase.
This means that Shaw's overall rating has gone up from 79 to 80, with his potential also being increased from 81 to 82.
Scott McTominay - Upgrade
McTominay has been given an overall upgrade in the latest update, with the Scottish midfielder's overall rating going up from 78 to 79, with his potential also being increased from 85 to 86.
In terms of specific attributes, McTominay's interceptions (77-79), standing tackle (78-81) and sliding tackle (71-72) have all been increased.
Mason Greenwood - Upgrade
(Image: Getty)
Due to his impressive performances, Greenwood's FIFA attributes have slowly been increased over the course of the campaign, with the striker given another boost this time.
The youngster's long shots (71-72), vision (68-69), penalties (60-64) and marking (30-35) have all been upgraded.
Jesse Lingard - Downgrade
But, Lingard's attributes have been decreasing over the last few months, and there's been another downgrade in the latest update.
Lingard's overall rating has been reduced from 79 to 78, as too as his potential, with his dribbling (79-78), vision (78-77) and composure (78-77) also being downgraded.
Angel Gomes - Upgrade
Gomes' crossing (61-63), curve (65-67) and long passing (65-67) have all been upgrade, but his stamina has taken a slight hit (57-55).
James Garner - Details change
(Image: Getty)
Garner is obviously growing as a player, both figuratively and literally according to FIFA 20, with Garner's weight being increased from 165lbs to 176lbs on the game.
Di'shon Bernard - Details change
But Bernard has had his height being reduced from 6ft 3in to 6ft 2in.
Dylan Levitt - Upgrade
Levitt has been given a big upgrade in the latest FIFA 20 update, with the young midfielder's long passing (63-64), reactions (63-64), shot power (58-60), long shots (58-60), interceptions (54-56), vision (64-66) and composure (67-69) all being increased.
This has led to an overall rating upgrade, up from 63 to 64.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--BBC presenter Stephen Clements dies suddenly aged 47

BBC presenter Stephen Clements has died at the age of 47 , it has been announced .
The dad-of-two worked for BBC Radio Ulster in Northern Ireland and listeners were informed of his passing by his employers .
BBC Northern Ireland 's Peter Johnston said : `` We are sorry to bring you the sad news of the passing of our colleague Stephen Clements .
`` Our thoughts are with Stephen 's family , friends and colleagues , at this difficult time . ''
The news of his death was also confirmed in a tweet from former employers Q Radio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today to learn that our former Q Radio Breakfast show host , colleague and friend Stephen Clements has died suddenly at the age of 47 . ''
Clements joined the BBC last summer and described it as his `` dream job '' .
He was a popular presenter in the region having transformed the popularity of Q Radio 's breakfast show .
Tributes have also been pouring in .
Fellow broadcaster Sara Neill tweeted : `` My heart is so sad .
A friend , a radio husband , and the man who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' TV and radio presenter Connor Phillips added : `` Today we lost a true personality .
I remember our old boss telling him ‘ not every radio link has to be funny ’ ...
I ’ m so glad he ignored every word he said .
RIP my friend Stephen Clements . ''
`` I am totally shell-shocked .
Heartbroken .
One of the kindest , sweetest , most generous person I 've had the pleasure of working with .
My pal .
My sincerest condolences and love goes out to Natasha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Family , '' said former Hollyoaks actress Bronagh Waugh .
Vinny Hurrell , who also worked for BBC Radio Ulster , said : `` I really can ’ t believe this .
RIP Stephen .
You 'll be missed x '' Ex-Corrie star Charlie Lawson also paid tribute : `` Life is to be lived with love and laughter , as much as you can .
Don ’ t sweat the small things , and , note to self , don ’ t get so angry .
Very few of those up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stephen Clements .
Love to yours . ''
The presenter , from Carrickfergus , is survived by his wife , Natasha , and their two children , Poppy and Robbie .
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BBC presenter Stephen Clements has died at the age of 47, it has been announced.
The dad-of-two worked for BBC Radio Ulster in Northern Ireland and listeners were informed of his passing by his employers.
BBC Northern Ireland's Peter Johnston said: "We are sorry to bring you the sad news of the passing of our colleague Stephen Clements.
"Our thoughts are with Stephen's family, friends and colleagues, at this difficult time."
The news of his death was also confirmed in a tweet from former employers Q Radio who said: "We are heartbroken today to learn that our former Q Radio Breakfast show host, colleague and friend Stephen Clements has died suddenly at the age of 47."
Clements joined the BBC last summer and described it as his "dream job".
He was a popular presenter in the region having transformed the popularity of Q Radio's breakfast show.
Tributes have also been pouring in.
Fellow broadcaster Sara Neill tweeted: "My heart is so sad. A friend, a radio husband, and the man who taught me so much about broadcasting."
TV and radio presenter Connor Phillips added: "Today we lost a true personality. I remember our old boss telling him ‘not every radio link has to be funny’... I’m so glad he ignored every word he said. RIP my friend Stephen Clements."
"I am totally shell-shocked. Heartbroken. One of the kindest, sweetest, most generous person I've had the pleasure of working with. My pal. My sincerest condolences and love goes out to Natasha and the kids and the rest of the Family," said former Hollyoaks actress Bronagh Waugh.
Vinny Hurrell, who also worked for BBC Radio Ulster, said: "I really can’t believe this. RIP Stephen. You'll be missed x"
Ex-Corrie star Charlie Lawson also paid tribute: "Life is to be lived with love and laughter, as much as you can. Don’t sweat the small things, and, note to self, don’t get so angry. Very few of those up on the hill are worth half of Stephen Clements. Love to yours."
The presenter, from Carrickfergus, is survived by his wife, Natasha, and their two children, Poppy and Robbie.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-07--Coronation Street confirms David Platt rape storyline will continue following Reynhard Sinaga case

Coronation Street has confirmed the David Platt rape storyline will continue following the Reynhard Sinaga case .
In the harrowing soap storyline popular character David was drugged and raped in 2018 by mechanic Josh Tucker on a night out .
Josh , who is a repeat offender , is now standing trial for rape and David is a prosecution witness after being told there was nothing police could do about his assault due to lack of evidence .
Tomorrow night Corrie will screen the outcome of the trial and David will be visited by solicitor Imran Habeeb at his wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the news .
Viewers are pointed to The National Male Survivor helpline 0808 800 5005 which is there for any male survivor or their friends or family who want information , advice or emotional support .
This week Manchester student Reynhard Sinaga , 36 , who raped up to 200 men who were out clubbing in the city , was exposed as he most prolific rapist in British legal history and jailed for life .
He lured drunk men back to his city centre apartment at Montana House , Princess Street , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and filming them while they were ‘ comatose ’ , a series of Manchester Crown Court trials heard .
Described as a ‘ psychopath ’ by police , he was convicted of raping 44 men , aged 17 to 36 , over two-and-a-half years .
He was also found guilty of sexually assaulting an additional four victims .
Sinaga will now spend at least 30 years behind bars after being given a life sentence .
In the Corrie plot Josh left the cobbles in September 2018 when survivor David , played by Jack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predator finally admitted to drugging him .
David then delivered a powerful speech about claiming his own life back after the horrific attack .
But last year , as David served time for money laundering , he was horrified to discover the man who raped him was also behind bars awaiting trial for another rape in the same prison .
Soap bosses worked with charity Survivors Manchester supporting male survivors of sexual abuse and rape on the storyline and in the month after the scenes first aired in March 2018 , Survivors had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - mainly self referral from male survivors - compared to the same time last year .
And Survivors Manchester and the National Male Survivors helpline saw a 1,700 per cent increase in male survivors contacting them .
Anyone who thinks they may have been affected by Sinaga ’ s crimes , have come into contact with him under similar circumstances , or someone like him , is urged to contact police via 101 .
Specialist officers are waiting to take their calls and offer the appropriate support .
Police can be contacted in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ internationally on 0207 158 0124 Counselling support can be reached via 0800 056 0154 or by calling 0207 158 0011 for international calls .
The Police Major Incident Public Reporting Site website is here Survivors Manchester supports boys and men who have been affected by rape and sexual assault .
The charity provides therapeutic support and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors ( ISVA ) .
They offer assistance throughout the criminal justice system , from initial reports to court and beyond .
ISVAs work independently of the police , Crown Prosecution Service and court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester affected by sexual abuse , regardless of when it happened , can access Survivors Manchester by calling 0161 236 2182 or emailing support @ survivorsmanchester.org.uk .
A weekly drop in session takes place each Wednesday from 2pm until 5pm .
You can donate to Survivors Mancheste r at justgiving.com/survivorsmanchester .
Greater Manchester Rape Crisis works with women and girls affected by rape and sexual assault .
They can be contacted on 0161 273 4591 .
St Marys Sexual Assault Referral Centre provides forensic , counselling and aftercare services for people affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be accessed without contacting police by calling 0161 276 6515 or visiting stmaryscentre.org .

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Coronation Street has confirmed the David Platt rape storyline will continue following the Reynhard Sinaga case.
In the harrowing soap storyline popular character David was drugged and raped in 2018 by mechanic Josh Tucker on a night out.
Josh, who is a repeat offender, is now standing trial for rape and David is a prosecution witness after being told there was nothing police could do about his assault due to lack of evidence.
Tomorrow night Corrie will screen the outcome of the trial and David will be visited by solicitor Imran Habeeb at his wife Shona's hospital bedside to be given the news.
(Image: Coronation Street/ITV)
Viewers are pointed to The National Male Survivor helpline 0808 800 5005 which is there for any male survivor or their friends or family who want information, advice or emotional support.
This week Manchester student Reynhard Sinaga, 36, who raped up to 200 men who were out clubbing in the city, was exposed as he most prolific rapist in British legal history and jailed for life.
He lured drunk men back to his city centre apartment at Montana House, Princess Street, before poisoning them with GHB, raping them and filming them while they were ‘comatose’, a series of Manchester Crown Court trials heard.
(Image: ITV)
Described as a ‘psychopath’ by police, he was convicted of raping 44 men, aged 17 to 36, over two-and-a-half years.
He was also found guilty of sexually assaulting an additional four victims.
Sinaga will now spend at least 30 years behind bars after being given a life sentence.
In the Corrie plot Josh left the cobbles in September 2018 when survivor David, played by Jack P Shepherd, let him go after predator finally admitted to drugging him.
David then delivered a powerful speech about claiming his own life back after the horrific attack.
(Image: ITV)
But last year, as David served time for money laundering, he was horrified to discover the man who raped him was also behind bars awaiting trial for another rape in the same prison.
Soap bosses worked with charity Survivors Manchester supporting male survivors of sexual abuse and rape on the storyline and in the month after the scenes first aired in March 2018, Survivors had a 64 per cent increase in referrals - mainly self referral from male survivors - compared to the same time last year.
And Survivors Manchester and the National Male Survivors helpline saw a 1,700 per cent increase in male survivors contacting them.
(Image: ITV)
Anyone who thinks they may have been affected by Sinaga’s crimes, have come into contact with him under similar circumstances, or someone like him, is urged to contact police via 101.
Specialist officers are waiting to take their calls and offer the appropriate support.
Police can be contacted in the UK on 0800 092 0410 and internationally on 0207 158 0124
Counselling support can be reached via 0800 056 0154 or by calling 0207 158 0011 for international calls.
The Police Major Incident Public Reporting Site website is here
(Image: ITV)
Survivors Manchester supports boys and men who have been affected by rape and sexual assault.
The charity provides therapeutic support and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA).
They offer assistance throughout the criminal justice system, from initial reports to court and beyond.
ISVAs work independently of the police, Crown Prosecution Service and court system.
Boys and Men in Greater Manchester affected by sexual abuse, regardless of when it happened, can access Survivors Manchester by calling 0161 236 2182 or emailing support@survivorsmanchester.org.uk.
A weekly drop in session takes place each Wednesday from 2pm until 5pm.
You can donate to Survivors Mancheste r at justgiving.com/survivorsmanchester .
Greater Manchester Rape Crisis works with women and girls affected by rape and sexual assault. They can be contacted on 0161 273 4591.
St Marys Sexual Assault Referral Centre provides forensic, counselling and aftercare services for people affected by rape and sexual assault. Their services can be accessed without contacting police by calling 0161 276 6515 or visiting stmaryscentre.org.