themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-20--Loved and Lost: The people of Bolton lost to the coronavirus

The coronavirus has taken a heavy toll .
Families across the country have lost loves ones and the number of people whose lives have been cut short by the pandemic is rising every day .
But , it 's important to remember that each one of these deaths represents a person , not just a figure in a news bulletin .
And , each of these people had a story to tell .
They touched the lives of others and had their own impact on the world .
At My Bolton , we have vowed to pay tribute to every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier this week , we asked readers to get in touch about the special people who they have lost to coronavirus .
We want to remember them all .
Here are some of the people from Bolton who passed away after testing positive for coronavirus .
This list will be constantly updated and stand as a tribute to those who have died .
If you have a loved one that you want to pay tribute to - fill the form in here .
Karen , from Bolton , worked for the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard worker ' , her family said .
The 58-year-old had two sons - Ashley Platt and Ben Platt .
She was sister to Jo Bailey , Tim , Mike and Ernie .
Her ex-husband was Dave Platt , and she was niece to auntie Margaret and auntie Irene .
A special mention too to the 'daughter she never had ' - Michelle Morrow .
Karen 's sister Jo Bailey said : `` Karen you were taken away from us so cruelly after contracting this evil virus .
`` You put up a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wonderful nurses and doctors looking after you .
`` You passed away peacefully with nurse Mel holding your hand on Tuesday , April 14 at 2.50am .
This day will be instilled in our hearts .
`` So much love and hugs being sent your way sweetheart .
Love you forever .
`` I can ’ t thank the staff enough at the Royal Bolton Hospital . ''
Margaret Rotheram , 72 , was a Scot who moved to Horwich 60 years ago .
She was 'cruelly snatched away ' late on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contracting coronavirus in hospital , her family said .
Mrs Rotheram was a patient at the Royal Bolton Hospital , also spending a stint at Salford Royal Hospital , while recovering from a debilitating stroke she suffered seven weeks earlier .
Paying tribute , her sons Scott , Tom , Paul and Craig said : “ If you entered the house , expect to be fed .
`` Mum would always rustle something up , or at the very least send you home with a bag of food .
`` Having five children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially when all her grandchildren came along - they never went away hungry . ''
Loudres was a healthcare assistant at the Royal Bolton Hospital .
The 54-year-old - known to friends as Des - had worked at the hospital for almost 13 years .
She passed away on Wednesday night , April 15 , after contracting coronavirus around two weeks ago .
Bolton NHS Trust CEO Fiona Noden said Mrs Campbell took a 'quiet , diligent and compassionate ' approach to caring for her patients .
She said : “ It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
`` 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 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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.
” Great-grandma to four Hilda Lee , 89 , from Bolton lost her fight with coronavirus last Saturday .
It was only six days after the virus claimed the life of her son-in-law , Frank Nuttall .
She was in hospital at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who thankfully recovered from the condition .
Mrs Chapman said : `` I 'm just happy I was there with her that day and I could call the family and we could have those last moments together .
`` She lived a long and happy life - there was so much laughter in those last few months . ''
Mrs Lee 's granddaughter Lainey added : `` She had a good life .
We had a right laugh and a giggle with her . ''
If you have a loved one that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fill the form in here .

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The coronavirus has taken a heavy toll.
Families across the country have lost loves ones and the number of people whose lives have been cut short by the pandemic is rising every day.
But, it's important to remember that each one of these deaths represents a person, not just a figure in a news bulletin.
And, each of these people had a story to tell. They touched the lives of others and had their own impact on the world.
At My Bolton , we have vowed to pay tribute to every COVID-19 victim from Bolton that we can.
Earlier this week, we asked readers to get in touch about the special people who they have lost to coronavirus.
We want to remember them all.
Here are some of the people from Bolton who passed away after testing positive for coronavirus.
This list will be constantly updated and stand as a tribute to those who have died.
If you have a loved one that you want to pay tribute to - fill the form in here.
Frank Gordon
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Frank was husband to Kathleen Gordon and father to Nicola, Michael and Peter. He had many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was born in Tallentire, Cumbria, but moved to Bolton at two years old.
When he was younger he worked on a farm, a job which he loved, and later he worked at both Asda and Tesco and was a well-respected member of staff.
He was passionate about golf and snooker and played in many different places alongside lifelong friends Noddy and Ken.
Frank enjoyed walks around Rivington and was had such a love for music and singing that he would burst into song whenever he felt like it.
He passed away at the Royal Bolton Hospital on April 9, aged 73.
A family member said: "Frank was a great man, a true gent and a legend to those who knew him and his name will be kept alive by those who loved him.
"Rest in peace, until we meet again."
Karen Platt
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Karen, from Bolton, worked for the NHS for many years and 'was an extremely hard worker', her family said.
The 58-year-old had two sons - Ashley Platt and Ben Platt. She was sister to Jo Bailey, Tim, Mike and Ernie.
Her ex-husband was Dave Platt, and she was niece to auntie Margaret and auntie Irene.
A special mention too to the 'daughter she never had' - Michelle Morrow.
Karen's sister Jo Bailey said: "Karen you were taken away from us so cruelly after contracting this evil virus.
"You put up a fight of 31 days and surprised all the wonderful nurses and doctors looking after you.
"You passed away peacefully with nurse Mel holding your hand on Tuesday, April 14 at 2.50am. This day will be instilled in our hearts.
"So much love and hugs being sent your way sweetheart. Love you forever.
"I can’t thank the staff enough at the Royal Bolton Hospital."
Margaret Rotheram
Margaret Rotheram, 72, was a Scot who moved to Horwich 60 years ago.
She was 'cruelly snatched away' late on Sunday night, April 12, after contracting coronavirus in hospital, her family said.
Mrs Rotheram was a patient at the Royal Bolton Hospital, also spending a stint at Salford Royal Hospital, while recovering from a debilitating stroke she suffered seven weeks earlier.
Paying tribute, her sons Scott, Tom, Paul and Craig said: “If you entered the house, expect to be fed.
"Mum would always rustle something up, or at the very least send you home with a bag of food.
"Having five children, mum had plenty of practice, especially when all her grandchildren came along - they never went away hungry."
Lourdes Campbell
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Loudres was a healthcare assistant at the Royal Bolton Hospital.
The 54-year-old - known to friends as Des - had worked at the hospital for almost 13 years.
She passed away on Wednesday night, April 15, after contracting coronavirus around two weeks ago.
Bolton NHS Trust CEO Fiona Noden said Mrs Campbell took a 'quiet, diligent and compassionate' approach to caring for her patients.
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.
"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.”
Hilda Lee
(Image: Mavis Chapman)
Great-grandma to four Hilda Lee, 89, from Bolton lost her fight with coronavirus last Saturday.
It was only six days after the virus claimed the life of her son-in-law, Frank Nuttall.
She was in hospital at the same time as her daughter Mavis Chapman, who thankfully recovered from the condition.
Mrs Chapman said: "I'm just happy I was there with her that day and I could call the family and we could have those last moments together.
"She lived a long and happy life - there was so much laughter in those last few months."
Mrs Lee's granddaughter Lainey added: "She had a good life. We had a right laugh and a giggle with her."
If you have a loved one that you want to pay tribute to - fill the form in here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-20--Loved and lost: The people of Salford lost to the coronavirus

The coronavirus has taken a heavy toll .
Families across the country have lost loves ones and the number of people whose lives have been cut short by the pandemic is rising every day .
But , it 's important to remember that each one of these deaths represents a person , not just a figure in a news bulletin .
And , each of these people had a story to tell .
They touched the lives of others and had their own impact on the world .
At My Salford , we have vowed to pay tribute to every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier this week , we asked readers to get in touch about the special people who they have lost to coronavirus .
We want to remember them all .
Here are some of the people from Salford who passed away after testing positive for coronavirus .
This list will be constantly updated and stand as a tribute to those who have died .
If you have a loved one that you want to pay tribute to - fill the form in here .
Roy was from Salford and battled the coronavirus at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his death on April 15 .
He was husband to Irene , father to Joanne , Beverley , Samantha , Helen , Andy and Anthony , as well as many grandchildren and even one great-grandchild .
The 79-year-old was a fanatical rugby fan who supported Salford Red Devils and took up refereeing the game .
He was a touch judge at the 1991 Rugby league Cup final at Wembley and played a part in the founding of Langworthy Reds .
A joiner since school , he kept active despite his age and worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently .
His family said : `` He was an amazing man .
The best role model who , just by coincidence , happened to be our dad .
`` He was loved by so many people who would come and say hello from afar .
Whether it was from the rugby community or from his joinery business he could n't go anywhere without someone wanting to spend time with him .
`` A real gentleman who was kind , loving and passionate to his family and friends and anyone who crossed his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known him let alone been raised by him . ''
Herbert worked behind the bar at the Ashley Brook pub in Liverpool Street for over 25 years and loved to bowl .
At 81 years old , he passed away on April 15 at Salford Royal .
He was a much-loved uncle and leaves behind a sister and brother-in-law .
Paying tribute , his family said : `` Our amazing brave uncle fought until the end .
`` We will miss him so much , his smile , his laugh , his dry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastated with his loss . ''
Paul was from Salford and worked in mental health .
He was in his 50s when he died at Salford Royal after contracting Coronavirus .
He was well known around Salford and leaves behind a loving wife and a devoted daughter .
Paying tribute , his friend said : `` I 've lost a true friend , I will miss our catch up over a few brews .
`` I 'm absolutely heartbroken , he was so loved for his funny ways . ''
She had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joanne , and a son-in-law named Simon .
She had grandchildren too - Jessica , Amy and Olivia .
Her sister-in-law was named Louie , and brother-in-law Ernie .
Flo loved her family - especially grandchildren , she would do anything for them .
She worked as a machinist most of her life and loved dancing at Swinton Palais with her best friend Ann .
She lived in care for eight years due to a brain tumour that took away her mobility and independence , her family said .
Her daughter Joanne said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too soon .
Our mum will be truly missed and will always be in our thoughts .
Love you mum . ''
He died on March 31 at Salford Royal Hospital .
The 70-year-old was husband to the late Dawn Purcell , stepfather to Gemma Kenney and Ashley Kenney and grandad to Ryan , Reese , Tommy and Callum .
He was brother to Shelia , George , Dennis , Micky , David , Chris and Frank .
He was best friend to Sandra , Rob , Sue , Lynne , Trevor and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Vincent moved up to Manchester and became a much loved adopted Manc when he married Dawn Purcell .
He was a talented chef and worked at Worsley Park Marriott for many years .
Vince was a keen golfer and loved going out on his motorbike .
He was a regular in his local - the Robinhood Pub in Clifton , where he enjoyed his pint of Guinness .
He will be dearly missed by his good friends there too .
The family would like to thank Father Gavin Landers and Barlow 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He had a great sense of humour and will be missed by so many '' , his family said .
Paying tribute , Gemma Kenney said : `` You will forever remain in our hearts Boo .
`` You touched the lives of many and will be missed by all your family , friends and all your brothers .
`` Go rest in peace with mum now , R.I.P . ''
Having survived the Second World War as a young man , Alan Taylor became a well-known figure in Salford after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slipper factory .
His innovative design of the 'swivelling jib ' allowed cranes to rotate for the first time and was sold around the world .
The much loved great grandfather died from coronavirus aged 96 .
If you have a loved one that you want to pay tribute to - fill the form in here .

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The coronavirus has taken a heavy toll.
Families across the country have lost loves ones and the number of people whose lives have been cut short by the pandemic is rising every day.
But, it's important to remember that each one of these deaths represents a person, not just a figure in a news bulletin.
And, each of these people had a story to tell. They touched the lives of others and had their own impact on the world.
At My Salford , we have vowed to pay tribute to every COVID-19 victim from Salford that we can.
Earlier this week, we asked readers to get in touch about the special people who they have lost to coronavirus.
We want to remember them all.
Here are some of the people from Salford who passed away after testing positive for coronavirus.
This list will be constantly updated and stand as a tribute to those who have died.
If you have a loved one that you want to pay tribute to - fill the form in here.
Ellen Sherry
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Ellen was born in County Monaghan, Ireland, but moved to Salford many years ago with her late husband Eddie.
They never had a family of their own but Ellen treated each of her nieces and nephews as though they were her own children.
They lived in Enid Street for many years before moving to Lower Broughton.
Most recently Ellen was living in Kenyon Lodge Care Home, where she passed away on April 11, aged 92.
In tribute to her, a family member said: "Aunty Ellie will be sadly missed very much by her sister-in-law Mary McLoughlin and also all her nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces and by everyone who loved her."
Paul Ardrey
Paul was brought up in Ordsall and worked as a carer at a home in Eccles.
He died aged just 59 at Salford Royal Hospital on April 17.
Paul was well-known around the Ordsall area and was popular because of his great sense of humour.
He was a father and had three sisters and one brother.
Following his death, a family friend said: "It’s just a massive shock for all of your many friends, your partner Tina and your daughter.
"It is just so cruel that none of your friends will be at your funeral but you were that well known that they will line up, keeping their distance, while you pass to your final resting place.
"We are all going to miss you. What a man."
Marie Murray
Marie was a much-loved mother, grandmother and sister who worked for many years as a machinist for businesses in Salford.
She liked to play darts and was a regular competitor in the Thursday night league.
Along with her late husband Keith, Marie travelled to destinations around the world often to visit family members abroad.
She was a mother to Rachel and grandmother to Josephine and Jake Adams, as well as being a sister to Frank, Kevin and Barrie, an aunt and even a great-aunt.
Marie died aged 68 on Good Friday, April 10, following six days as a patient at Salford Royal Hospital.
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Her friend Lillian Fallows said: “I lost my sister today, not a birth sister but a sister nonetheless. A good and trusted friend and my partner in crime.
“For many years we have become a ‘pack of three’, Marie, Barrie and me, sadly that has gone forever.
“I'm really going to miss this girl, she's my confidante and my sounding board. We’ve been friends since the day we met – and that’s over fifty years.
“Marie you are one of a kind and it's been my privilege to know you. I hope you are reunited with Keith. I am going to miss you more than words can say.
“It's made worse because we never got the chance to say goodbye. This horrible virus has really hit home. Fly free lovely lady, we will all give you a good send off when all this is over.”
Albert Beckett
Albert was part of a large family as the second youngest of seven siblings.
He spent most of his life living in Eccles and had two children, Ann and Anthony, as well as a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
At 92 years old, he spent the last six months of his life at Kenyon Lodge Care Home before passing away on April 3.
He was a keen fan of both Manchester United and Salford Red Devils, as well as having a love for watching cricket.
He also liked to go on days out and coach trips and was known for always having a smile on his face.
Paying tribute to him, a family member said: “We miss you so much, our hearts have been broken.
“Go now and be free, love you with all our hearts, until we meet again.”
Frank Gilmore
Frank spent the majority of his life in Swinton and took on a number of jobs, including 25 years working at the Chloride.
He was a brother to Clara, John and Jane and the husband of Margaret.
He was also the father of Debbie and Alyson, father in law of Tony and Dave and grandfather of Matthew, Gareth, Laura and Liam.
Frank passed away on March 30 at Crumpsall Hospital.
He was a Manchester United fan and also followed Swinton Rugby Club, as well as enjoying cricket at Old Trafford.
He was a keen gardener too and, in his younger years, liked ballroom dancing. He loved listening to music and especially liked Frank Samatha, Tony Bennett and Jazz music.
Frank’s family said: “Each morning when we awake we know that you are gone, and no one knows the heartache as we try to carry on.
“Our hearts ache with sadness and many tears still flow, what it means to lose you, no one will ever know.
“Our thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still.
“There will always be a heartache, and often silent tears, but always precious memories of the days when you were here.
“If tears could make a staircase and heartache make a lane, we’d walk the path to heaven and bring you home again.
“We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain. To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again.
“Our family chain is broken now, and nothing will be the same. But as god calls us one by one, the chain will link again. RIP Dad We will love and miss you forever. All our love From Alyson, Debbie & Tony And your grandchildren Matthew, Gareth, Laura, and Liam.”
Roy Carter
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Roy was from Salford and battled the coronavirus at Salford Royal Hospital for a month before his death on April 15.
He was husband to Irene, father to Joanne, Beverley, Samantha, Helen, Andy and Anthony, as well as many grandchildren and even one great-grandchild.
The 79-year-old was a fanatical rugby fan who supported Salford Red Devils and took up refereeing the game. He was a touch judge at the 1991 Rugby league Cup final at Wembley and played a part in the founding of Langworthy Reds.
A joiner since school, he kept active despite his age and worked at Jones DIY in Claremont Road until recently.
His family said: "He was an amazing man. The best role model who, just by coincidence, happened to be our dad.
"He was loved by so many people who would come and say hello from afar. Whether it was from the rugby community or from his joinery business he couldn't go anywhere without someone wanting to spend time with him.
"A real gentleman who was kind, loving and passionate to his family and friends and anyone who crossed his path. I am blessed to have known him let alone been raised by him."
Herbert Stevenson
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Herbert worked behind the bar at the Ashley Brook pub in Liverpool Street for over 25 years and loved to bowl.
At 81 years old, he passed away on April 15 at Salford Royal.
He was a much-loved uncle and leaves behind a sister and brother-in-law.
Paying tribute, his family said: "Our amazing brave uncle fought until the end.
"We will miss him so much, his smile, his laugh ,his dry sense of humour.
"We are devastated with his loss."
Paul Ardrey
(Image: MEN)
Paul was from Salford and worked in mental health.
He was in his 50s when he died at Salford Royal after contracting Coronavirus.
He was well known around Salford and leaves behind a loving wife and a devoted daughter.
Paying tribute, his friend said: "I've lost a true friend, I will miss our catch up over a few brews.
"I'm absolutely heartbroken, he was so loved for his funny ways."
Florence (Flo) Davies
(Image: supplied)
Flo lived at Kenyon Lodge Nursing Home in Salford.
She had a son named Sean, a daughter named Joanne, and a son-in-law named Simon.
She had grandchildren too - Jessica, Amy and Olivia.
Her sister-in-law was named Louie, and brother-in-law Ernie.
Flo loved her family - especially grandchildren, she would do anything for them.
She worked as a machinist most of her life and loved dancing at Swinton Palais with her best friend Ann.
She lived in care for eight years due to a brain tumour that took away her mobility and independence, her family said.
Her daughter Joanne said: "Taken away from us far too soon. Our mum will be truly missed and will always be in our thoughts. Love you mum."
Vincent Purcell
(Image: supplied)
Vincent was a retired chef from Swinton.
He died on March 31 at Salford Royal Hospital.
The 70-year-old was husband to the late Dawn Purcell, stepfather to Gemma Kenney and Ashley Kenney and grandad to Ryan, Reese, Tommy and Callum.
He was brother to Shelia, George, Dennis, Micky, David, Chris and Frank.
He was best friend to Sandra, Rob, Sue, Lynne, Trevor and Trudy.
Originally from Dagenham, Essex, Vincent moved up to Manchester and became a much loved adopted Manc when he married Dawn Purcell.
He was a talented chef and worked at Worsley Park Marriott for many years.
Vince was a keen golfer and loved going out on his motorbike.
He was a regular in his local - the Robinhood Pub in Clifton, where he enjoyed his pint of Guinness.
He will be dearly missed by his good friends there too.
The family would like to thank Father Gavin Landers and Barlow's for the beautiful service at Agecroft Crematorium.
"He had a great sense of humour and will be missed by so many", his family said.
Paying tribute, Gemma Kenney said: "You will forever remain in our hearts Boo.
"You touched the lives of many and will be missed by all your family, friends and all your brothers.
"Go rest in peace with mum now, R.I.P."
Alan Taylor
(Image: Copyright Unknown)
Having survived the Second World War as a young man, Alan Taylor became a well-known figure in Salford after founding a successful crane company and a slipper factory.
His innovative design of the 'swivelling jib' allowed cranes to rotate for the first time and was sold around the world.
The much loved great grandfather died from coronavirus aged 96.
If you have a loved one that you want to pay tribute to - fill the form in here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-20--Officer suspended after threats made to 'make something up' to arrest man

A police officer has been suspended from duty after footage emerged of him threatening to 'make something up ' to arrest a man in Accrington .
Lancashire Police apologised after the video of the officer swearing and threatening to fabricate an offence was widely shared on social media , Lancashire Live reports .
In the footage , the police officer can be seen stepping close to the man saying : `` If you want to f*cking step to me , and push your chest out and something like that then fine , I 'll lock you up .
We 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the member of the public then protests his innocence , insisting he has done nothing wrong , the police officer adds : `` I 'll make something up .
Public order .
Squaring up to a police officer .
Shall I do that ?
`` Who are they going to believe me or you ?
Who are they going to believe me or you ? ''
Lancashire Police confirmed they would investigate the matter following the incident , which happened on Friday ( April 17 ) .
On Monday ( April 20 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the officer had been suspended from duty .
The incident has also been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct following an initial review by their Professional Standards Department .
In a new statement issued this evening , the force said : `` Further to our initial statement about the video footage widely circulating of an incident in Accrington involving one of our officers and a member of the public , we can now provide an update .
`` We absolutely recognise the impact this footage has had on public confidence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Standards Department the officer involved has today ( Monday , April 20 ) been suspended from duty .
`` We have also taken the decision to voluntarily refer the matter to the Independent Office of Police Conduct .
`` We hope these actions go some way to reassuring the public how seriously we are treating this matter .
`` We will be speaking to the man in the footage to keep him fully informed regarding the actions we are taking . ''

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A police officer has been suspended from duty after footage emerged of him threatening to 'make something up' to arrest a man in Accrington.
Lancashire Police apologised after the video of the officer swearing and threatening to fabricate an offence was widely shared on social media, Lancashire Live reports.
In the footage, the police officer can be seen stepping close to the man saying: "If you want to f*cking step to me, and push your chest out and something like that then fine, I'll lock you up. We'll do that shall we?"
When the member of the public then protests his innocence, insisting he has done nothing wrong, the police officer adds: "I'll make something up. Public order. Squaring up to a police officer. Shall I do that?
"Who are they going to believe me or you? Who are they going to believe me or you?"
Lancashire Police confirmed they would investigate the matter following the incident, which happened on Friday (April 17).
On Monday (April 20), the force issued a statement saying the officer had been suspended from duty.
The incident has also been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct following an initial review by their Professional Standards Department.
(Image: LancsLive)
In a new statement issued this evening, the force said: "Further to our initial statement about the video footage widely circulating of an incident in Accrington involving one of our officers and a member of the public, we can now provide an update.
"We absolutely recognise the impact this footage has had on public confidence and following an initial review by our Professional Standards Department the officer involved has today (Monday, April 20) been suspended from duty.
"We have also taken the decision to voluntarily refer the matter to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
"We hope these actions go some way to reassuring the public how seriously we are treating this matter.
"We will be speaking to the man in the footage to keep him fully informed regarding the actions we are taking."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-20--Man City quiz: Test your knowledge of first PL title-winning season

It ’ s been eight years since Roberto Mancini ’ s Manchester City won their first Premier League title , @ @ @ @ @ iconic goal at the Etihad remains arguably the most dramatic moment in the competition ’ @ @ @ @ @ s title challenge looked dead and buried in April 2012 , only for a remarkable @ @ @ @ @ the final day - when injury-time goals from Edin Dzeko and Aguero overturned a 2-1 @ @ @ @ @ .
But how much do you remember about Mancini ’ s side ?
Take our @ @ @ @ @ City 's dreams seemed shattered on the final day of the Premier League campaign as @ @ @ @ @ to Sunderland and QPR had the advantage at the Etihad Stadium .
But Aguero stepped @ @ @ @ @ that will forever be etched in City folklore .

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It’s been eight years since Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City won their first Premier League title, and Sergio Aguero’s iconic goal at the Etihad remains arguably the most dramatic moment in the competition’s history.
City’s title challenge looked dead and buried in April 2012, only for a remarkable comeback to be completed on the final day - when injury-time goals from Edin Dzeko and Aguero overturned a 2-1 deficit against Queens Park Rangers.
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Question - 1 of 15 Score - 0 of 0 What was the official minute of Aguero’s title-winning goal? 94
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-20--Gogglebox family make comeback dance video after they all contracted COVID-19

Former Gogglebox family the Tappers showed that they 're on the mend as they took part in a TikTok dance video together .
Dad Jonathan , 52 , who was left fighting for life after contracting COVID-19 , joined his wife Nikki and their two children Josh and Amy in an energetic synchronised routine to The Weeknd 's Blinding Lights .
The joyous video was shared on the family 's Twitter @ tapperofficial after they all had coronavirus and feared that they might lose Jonathan last month .
Nikki , 47 , cared for him for two weeks after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jonathan , who is diabetic and lost three stone after a warning from doctors about his health , suffered a cough and high temperature and was unable to move .
Nikki kept a vigil through the night , monitoring his oxygen levels .
She previously told the Daily Star : “ One night Jonathan came home from work and was unable to move .
“ He had a cough and high temperature .
He laid down on the sofa and – with no exaggeration – he stayed there for two weeks in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to him as best we could , but at times he seemed unable to breathe .
`` Having spoken to the doctors , they urged us to stay home , but they said to quickly get an oxygen monitor , which fixed to his finger.
” She added : `` Jonathan has underlying health conditions like diabetes and is in his early 50s , so we were very concerned.
” Fans of the Channel Four show were delighted to see the family , who appeared on Gogglebox from 2013 to 2018 , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moves lol xx '' tweeted one .
`` Great to see you all , we have missed you .
Thanks for the video .
Take care , stay safe .
Xx '' said another .
`` Awww made me laugh out loud .
Your soooo missed on Gogglebox , '' said another .

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Former Gogglebox family the Tappers showed that they're on the mend as they took part in a TikTok dance video together.
Dad Jonathan, 52, who was left fighting for life after contracting COVID-19, joined his wife Nikki and their two children Josh and Amy in an energetic synchronised routine to The Weeknd's Blinding Lights.
The joyous video was shared on the family's Twitter @tapperofficial after they all had coronavirus and feared that they might lose Jonathan last month.
Nikki, 47, cared for him for two weeks after the deadly virus left him struggling to breathe.
Jonathan, who is diabetic and lost three stone after a warning from doctors about his health, suffered a cough and high temperature and was unable to move.
Nikki kept a vigil through the night, monitoring his oxygen levels.
She previously told the Daily Star : “One night Jonathan came home from work and was unable to move.
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“He had a cough and high temperature. He laid down on the sofa and – with no exaggeration – he stayed there for two weeks in our lounge room.
“We tended to him as best we could, but at times he seemed unable to breathe.
"Having spoken to the doctors, they urged us to stay home, but they said to quickly get an oxygen monitor, which fixed to his finger.”
She added: "Jonathan has underlying health conditions like diabetes and is in his early 50s, so we were very concerned.”
Fans of the Channel Four show were delighted to see the family, who appeared on Gogglebox from 2013 to 2018, on good form.
"You all got the moves lol xx" tweeted one.
"Great to see you all, we have missed you. Thanks for the video. Take care, stay safe. Xx" said another.
"Awww made me laugh out loud. Your soooo missed on Gogglebox," said another.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-20--Government grilled on if Liverpool v Atletico Madrid should have gone ahead

A government medical chief has said it is an `` interesting hypothesis '' that Liverpool 's match against Atletico Madrid may have led to a spike in coronavirus cases in the city .
Jurgen Klopp 's men hosted Atletico at Anfield in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on March 11 .
At the time there had been a major outbreak of coronavirus in the Spanish capital which had led to schools and universities being closed with all games there being ordered to be played behind closed doors .
However the game got the green light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowd of around 54,000 attending , including around 3,000 fans who travelled from Madrid .
The director of public health in Liverpool , Madrid 's Mayor and even Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp have since said they believed this was a mistake .
At the daily Downing Street press conference the Liverpool Echo 's political editor Liam Thorp asked if after a `` surge '' in deaths in the city , with 250 having lost their lives in hospital , the government were prepared to accept it was a mistake to allow it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dame Angela McLean said : `` I 'm genuinely sad to hear so many people in Liverpool have been unwell and so many have died .
“ The question you ’ ve raised has to be put into context of what was the general policy at the time.
” '' In the bit of our recent history where we were living our lives as normal , under that circumstance going to a football match was not a particularly large extra risk she said .
“ However , when you get to the situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them now where we spend all our time basically at home , of course you wouldn ’ t add on an extra risk of lots and lots of people going off to the same place at the same time , ” she continued .
“ I think it will be very interesting to see in the future when all the science is done what relationship there is between the virus that has circulated in Liverpool and the virus that has circulated in Spain .
`` That ’ s certainly an interesting hypothesis you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said at the end of March , after football had shut down in Britain : `` I spoke with ( Jurgen ) Klopp a few days ago , he told me that the decision to play Liverpool-Atletico was a criminal act and I think he 's right .
`` We are all living a life that we were not used to and that will change us profoundly .
I 'm sure we will all have to downsize , starting with football . ''

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A government medical chief has said it is an "interesting hypothesis" that Liverpool's match against Atletico Madrid may have led to a spike in coronavirus cases in the city.
Jurgen Klopp's men hosted Atletico at Anfield in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on March 11.
At the time there had been a major outbreak of coronavirus in the Spanish capital which had led to schools and universities being closed with all games there being ordered to be played behind closed doors.
(Image: PA)
However the game got the green light from authorities in the UK with a crowd of around 54,000 attending, including around 3,000 fans who travelled from Madrid.
The director of public health in Liverpool, Madrid's Mayor and even Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp have since said they believed this was a mistake.
At the daily Downing Street press conference the Liverpool Echo's political editor Liam Thorp asked if after a "surge" in deaths in the city, with 250 having lost their lives in hospital, the government were prepared to accept it was a mistake to allow it to happen.
Deputy chief scientific adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean said: "I'm genuinely sad to hear so many people in Liverpool have been unwell and so many have died.
(Image: PA)
“The question you’ve raised has to be put into context of what was the general policy at the time.”
"In the bit of our recent history where we were living our lives as normal, under that circumstance going to a football match was not a particularly large extra risk she said.
“However, when you get to the situation of our strange lives as we live them now where we spend all our time basically at home, of course you wouldn’t add on an extra risk of lots and lots of people going off to the same place at the same time,” she continued.
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“I think it will be very interesting to see in the future when all the science is done what relationship there is between the virus that has circulated in Liverpool and the virus that has circulated in Spain.
"That’s certainly an interesting hypothesis you raise there.”
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti said at the end of March, after football had shut down in Britain: "I spoke with (Jurgen) Klopp a few days ago, he told me that the decision to play Liverpool-Atletico was a criminal act and I think he's right.
"We are all living a life that we were not used to and that will change us profoundly. I'm sure we will all have to downsize, starting with football."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-20--Man City evening headlines with Silva move reports and Laporte praise

David Silva is leaving Manchester City at the end of the season and could make a return to his former side Valencia , but the deal is proving complicated to complete due to the coronavirus pandemic .
ESPN are reporting that Valencia are keen to sign the Spaniard back after over 10 years at the Etihad Stadium , but negotiations are slightly more complex with COVID-19 causing problems all over Europe .
With Silva out of contract at City from June 30 , the season may not even be over by then due to it being delayed indefinitely .
FIFA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that expire at the end of June until the season can be completed , but there is concern from senior figures within the Premier League that this is not legally possible .
Sources have told ESPN that the 34-year-old will have to decide to extend his contract in the short-term with the Premier League side or exit on June 30 .
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has heaped praise on his team-mate Aymeric Laporte after his heart-warming gesture to the father of the late Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine .
Vastine won bronze at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ light-welterweight division , but tragically passed away after a helicopter accident in Argentina five years ago .
International handball player Cyril Dumoulin set up a fund to raise money for health workers during the ongoing global coronavirus crisis , something Vastine ’ s father , Alain , was keen to donate to .
He decided to donate his son ’ s boxing gear to the trust , and City defender Laporte won the auction with a bid of €5,000 and sent the gear straight back to the father .
The gesture from Laporte @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote on his official Twitter account : “ Class @ Laporte ” , quoting a tweet of the incredible gesture .

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Silva 'in talks' over Valencia return - report
David Silva is leaving Manchester City at the end of the season and could make a return to his former side Valencia, but the deal is proving complicated to complete due to the coronavirus pandemic.
ESPN are reporting that Valencia are keen to sign the Spaniard back after over 10 years at the Etihad Stadium, but negotiations are slightly more complex with COVID-19 causing problems all over Europe.
With Silva out of contract at City from June 30, the season may not even be over by then due to it being delayed indefinitely.
FIFA have signalled their intentions to extend contracts that expire at the end of June until the season can be completed, but there is concern from senior figures within the Premier League that this is not legally possible.
Sources have told ESPN that the 34-year-old will have to decide to extend his contract in the short-term with the Premier League side or exit on June 30.
Sterling praises classy Laporte
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has heaped praise on his team-mate Aymeric Laporte after his heart-warming gesture to the father of the late Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine.
Vastine won bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in the light-welterweight division, but tragically passed away after a helicopter accident in Argentina five years ago.
International handball player Cyril Dumoulin set up a fund to raise money for health workers during the ongoing global coronavirus crisis, something Vastine’s father, Alain, was keen to donate to.
He decided to donate his son’s boxing gear to the trust, and City defender Laporte won the auction with a bid of €5,000 and sent the gear straight back to the father.
The gesture from Laporte unsurprisingly received praise from Sterling, who wrote on his official Twitter account: “Class @Laporte”, quoting a tweet of the incredible gesture.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-20--Man Utd evening headlines as Paul Pogba prediction made

United skipper Harry Maguire says the side look like more of a team than they did at the start of the season and believes they are on the road to challenging for Premier League titles in years to come .
After a tough start to the season , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side have hit form and were 11 games unbeaten before the season was brought to a halt due to the coronavirus outbreak .
And Maguire says this season is just part of the rebuilding process .
“ I think you can see from the start of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a team , ” Maguire told Sky Sports on Monday morning .
“ I can see where we are heading and the style he [ Solskjaer ] wants to implement on the team .
Don ’ t get me wrong there are still plenty of aspects we need to improve on to get to the top to where we want to be .
“ We don ’ t want to be challenging for this Champions League spot , we want to be challenging for titles .
Alan Shearer believes Manchester United and Ole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision regarding the future of Paul Pogba .
The France World Cup winner has missed the majority of the season through injury but has continuously been linked with an exit from Old Trafford .
And while Shearer thinks United have made their decision , he admits that the uncertainty around the football season due to coronavirus could have an effect .
`` What happens with Paul Pogba is going to be very interesting .
Is he going to knuckle down or , with one year left on his contract , are the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? ''
he wrote in The Sun .
`` My guess is that Solskjaer and the club have already made up their minds .
But in a new footballing landscape post-coronavirus , the big question is whether they can get big money when he could leave for nothing 12 months later ?
However , United do have the option of extending Pogba ’ s contract for year beyond 2021 , and will almost certainly do so to protect his transfer value .
Scholes admits he was wrong about Rashford Manchester United legend Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would make it as a centre forward in senior football , and did n't envisage his current role on the left wing .
Rashford has scored 69 goals in 215 games for United since his unexpected breakthrough under Louis van Gaal five years ago , but his impact was less of a surprise to Scholes who used to watch the striker at youth level .
`` I always remember watching him , mainly in the reserve team , and he was an out and out centre-forward , '' Scholes told the UTD Podcast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement - is he clever enough to have that link with a midfield player ?
I think he has that .
`` I always remember seeing him as a kid and I thought his intelligence and movement was as a centre-forward .
`` He looked like an out-and-out number nine , but now when you see him in games , he seems to enjoy it more from the left-hand side . ''
Reports on Monday claim Manchester United have agreed ‘ almost every detail ’ of a deal with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regarded as one of the most exciting talents in European football and is one of United ’ s top transfer targets heading into the summer .
But Graeme Souness says the club risk having ‘ their trousers taken down ’ by the German side .
On Sky Sports ’ The Football Show , Souness said : “ I don ’ t see it .
Unless the whole world has changed I don ’ t think you get into personal terms , length of contract , buy-out clauses until the two clubs have decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing is the two clubs coming to an agreement , the rest comes second , so I ’ m not sure if that can be correct .
“ If you ’ re Man United and you ’ re doing that , without getting a deal done with Dortmund , you will have your trousers taken down because they know the strength of your offer , they know you ’ re very much up for it , so you ’ re taking away any negotiating power if you go down that road where you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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Maguire explains United improvement
United skipper Harry Maguire says the side look like more of a team than they did at the start of the season and believes they are on the road to challenging for Premier League titles in years to come.
After a tough start to the season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have hit form and were 11 games unbeaten before the season was brought to a halt due to the coronavirus outbreak.
And Maguire says this season is just part of the rebuilding process.
“I think you can see from the start of the season we look a lot more like a team,” Maguire told Sky Sports on Monday morning.
“I can see where we are heading and the style he [Solskjaer] wants to implement on the team. Don’t get me wrong there are still plenty of aspects we need to improve on to get to the top to where we want to be.
“We don’t want to be challenging for this Champions League spot, we want to be challenging for titles.
Shearer makes Pogba prediction
Alan Shearer believes Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have already come to a decision regarding the future of Paul Pogba.
The France World Cup winner has missed the majority of the season through injury but has continuously been linked with an exit from Old Trafford.
And while Shearer thinks United have made their decision, he admits that the uncertainty around the football season due to coronavirus could have an effect.
"What happens with Paul Pogba is going to be very interesting. Is he going to knuckle down or, with one year left on his contract, are the club going to try to move him on?" he wrote in The Sun.
"My guess is that Solskjaer and the club have already made up their minds. But in a new footballing landscape post-coronavirus, the big question is whether they can get big money when he could leave for nothing 12 months later?
However, United do have the option of extending Pogba’s contract for year beyond 2021, and will almost certainly do so to protect his transfer value.
Scholes admits he was wrong about Rashford
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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says he always thought Marcus Rashford would make it as a centre forward in senior football, and didn't envisage his current role on the left wing.
Rashford has scored 69 goals in 215 games for United since his unexpected breakthrough under Louis van Gaal five years ago, but his impact was less of a surprise to Scholes who used to watch the striker at youth level.
"I always remember watching him, mainly in the reserve team, and he was an out and out centre-forward," Scholes told the UTD Podcast.
"I'd look for his movement - is he clever enough to have that link with a midfield player? I think he has that.
"I always remember seeing him as a kid and I thought his intelligence and movement was as a centre-forward.
"He looked like an out-and-out number nine, but now when you see him in games, he seems to enjoy it more from the left-hand side."
Souness reacts to Sancho deal rumours
Reports on Monday claim Manchester United have agreed ‘almost every detail’ of a deal with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
Sancho, 20, is regarded as one of the most exciting talents in European football and is one of United’s top transfer targets heading into the summer.
But Graeme Souness says the club risk having ‘their trousers taken down’ by the German side.
On Sky Sports’ The Football Show, Souness said: “I don’t see it. Unless the whole world has changed I don’t think you get into personal terms, length of contract, buy-out clauses until the two clubs have decided on a fee.
“The first thing is the two clubs coming to an agreement, the rest comes second, so I’m not sure if that can be correct.
“If you’re Man United and you’re doing that, without getting a deal done with Dortmund, you will have your trousers taken down because they know the strength of your offer, they know you’re very much up for it, so you’re taking away any negotiating power if you go down that road where you’re agreeing with players first.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--The Just Eat double deal that gets you a free takeaway

Just Eat is cutting prices to thousands of takeaways by 20 % today and a double discounts means anybody can get a free takeaway .
The delivery service is already offering 25 % off for NHS staff via a form on its website .
However , it is also continuing to offer Cheeky Tuesdays discounts on hundreds of restaurants .
The Just Eat Cheeky Tuesdays deal cuts the price of participating takeaways by 20 % , meaning anybody can get a discount on pizza , Chinese or other takeaways ordered today .
The deal comes from Topcashback and all you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £15 on any takeaway and you 'll receive that amount back .
So if you spend £15 your entire order will be free .
The deal can be stacked with the 20 % off Cheeky Tuesdays offer to get double discount .
Topcashback is offering the deal to any new member of the site who signs up today here .
Signing up is free and once you order a Just Eat through the site they will return up to £15 in cashback within 14 days .
According to Just Eat , the deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and desserts after it reported a 38 % increase in Brits ordering desserts since the UK lockdown was introduced .
It also reported an increase in the number of takeaway orders made on Mondays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays since British people were spending more time at home self isolating .
It says : `` While vast amounts of people continue to order at the weekend , Brits are getting more meals delivered on Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday , perhaps as a reward for getting through the tough start of the working week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The delivery service has also introduced a contactless delivery service to help prevent the spread of coronavirus .

An online deal site is offering free pizza, Chinese, Indian or fish and chips over the weekend.
As the hot weather gets more people out into gardens cooking is going to drop down the list of priorities and that means takeaways are going to be in high demand.
For those who do not want to cook there is a way to get a free pizza, Chinese or Indian meal, or even some traditional fish and chips by taking advantage of an online offer.
As long as your meal comes to £15, you can get the full price of it returned to your bank account - and if you spend over £15 you still get the £15 back when ordering a takeaway from a major chain or a local restaurant this weekend.
The deal comes from Topcashback and all you have to do is spend at least £15 on any takeaway and you'll receive that amount back. So if you spend £15 your entire order will be free.
Topcashback is offering the deal to any new member of the site who signs up today here. Signing up is free and once you order a Just Eat through the site they will return up to £15 in cashback within 14 days.
And if you do not want to eat something from Just Eat, there is a second deal available for Pizza Hut.
New members of Topcashback can order the meal deal on Pizza Hut and the deals website will pay back £15 of the cost straight into your bank. The only catch is that it only works for new members and that is based on your address - so if somebody in your house is already a member you cannot get the deal.
If you are a new member then there are no other catches. Just sign up and order a Pizza Hut takeaway via Topcashback.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Man, 30, charged after Aldi supermarket worker attacked in car park

A man has been charged after an Aldi supermarket worker was attacked in a car park .
Police were called @ @ @ @ @ in the Aldi car park off Leech Street , in Stalybridge , on Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ was arrested on suspicion of assault and theft .
Matthew Denbigh , of Dalesfield Crescent @ @ @ @ @ connection with the incident .
He has been charged with shoplifting , section 47 assault @ @ @ @ @ 39 assault .
The 30-year-old has been released on bail and is next due to @ @ @ @ @ , July 13 .
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app @ @ @ @ @ your Apple or Android device .
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A man has been charged after an Aldi supermarket worker was attacked in a car park.
Police were called to reports of an assault in the Aldi car park off Leech Street, in Stalybridge, on Sunday, April 19.
A man was arrested on suspicion of assault and theft.
Matthew Denbigh, of Dalesfield Crescent, has been charged in connection with the incident.
He has been charged with shoplifting, section 47 assault and one count of section 39 assault.
Denbigh appeared at Tameside Magistrates Court on Monday, April 20.
The 30-year-old has been released on bail and is next due to appear at court on Monday, July 13.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Firefighters tackle huge moorland fire measuring four hectares in Oldham

Firefighters are continuing to tackle a huge moorland fire in Oldham .
Crews were called to the blaze near to Brushes Clough Reservoir , in Chadderton , at around 7.40pm on Monday , April 20 .
The fire measured three to four hectares .
Flames have spread onto heather shrub land and confiers .
The crews used two jets , four hose reels and a drone to bring the blaze under control .
Residents in Oldham , Milnrow and Newhey reported seeing large clouds of smoke yesterday evening .
Firefighters remain at the scene tackling hotspots and pockets of flames @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under investigation .
A statement released by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` At 7.40pm on Monday , April 20 , 2020 , five fire engines from Chadderton , Rochdale , Oldham and Marple attended a moorland fire near Brushes Clough Reservoir , Chadderton .
`` The fire involved approximately three to four hectares of heather shrub land and conifers and fire fighters used two jets , four hose reels and a drone .
`` The cause of the fire is under investigation and crews are continuing to tackle what @ @ @

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Firefighters are continuing to tackle a huge moorland fire in Oldham.
Crews were called to the blaze near to Brushes Clough Reservoir, in Chadderton, at around 7.40pm on Monday, April 20.
The fire measured three to four hectares.
Flames have spread onto heather shrub land and confiers.
The crews used two jets, four hose reels and a drone to bring the blaze under control.
(Image: Alex Waine)
Residents in Oldham, Milnrow and Newhey reported seeing large clouds of smoke yesterday evening.
Images shared on social media showed flames engulfing shrubland and trees.
(Image: Gemma Lee Beckett)
Firefighters remain at the scene tackling hotspots and pockets of flames.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A statement released by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 7.40pm on Monday, April 20, 2020, five fire engines from Chadderton, Rochdale, Oldham and Marple attended a moorland fire near Brushes Clough Reservoir, Chadderton.
"The fire involved approximately three to four hectares of heather shrub land and conifers and fire fighters used two jets, four hose reels and a drone.
"The cause of the fire is under investigation and crews are continuing to tackle what remains."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--When is the BBC's Big Night In fundraiser on TV?

The coronavirus pandemic has hit all of us in one way or another .
But with the bad comes the good and there 's been plenty of wonderful people doing brilliant things in the face of such worry and sadness .
And that spirit will be show with the BBC 's latest fundraising campaign - The Big Night In .
For the first time , Comic Relief and Children In Need are joining forces for a special night of TV in a bid to put a smile on all our faces .
As well as that , viewers will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK who will be significantly impacted by the crisis .
The Big Night In will be a star-studded show featuring plenty of famous faces , big surprises , 'money can ’ t buy ' prizes , live music performances and some special telly returns .
Like what we hear you ask ?
The presenting line-up for has been confirmed as Matt Baker , Zoe Ball , Lenny Henry , Davina McCall and Paddy McGuinness .
Joining them will be Peter Kay who will unveil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is This The Way To ) Amarillo ' music video , featuring some very important key workers .
Matt Lucas and David Walliams are also bringing Little Britain back to our screens for the first time in a decade while Catherine Tate as one of her classic characters .
She will reprise her role as schoolgirl Lauren as she struggles to settle into being taught remotely by her teacher , played by David Tennant .
And if you thought that was the end of the comebacks then you are mistaken as Dawn French @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vicar Of Dibley .
The show will be broadcast on BBC One on Thursday 23 April from 7pm until 10pm .

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The coronavirus pandemic has hit all of us in one way or another.
But with the bad comes the good and there's been plenty of wonderful people doing brilliant things in the face of such worry and sadness.
And that spirit will be show with the BBC's latest fundraising campaign - The Big Night In.
For the first time, Comic Relief and Children In Need are joining forces for a special night of TV in a bid to put a smile on all our faces.
As well as that, viewers will have the opportunity to donate and help support vulnerable people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK who will be significantly impacted by the crisis.
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The Big Night In will be a star-studded show featuring plenty of famous faces, big surprises, 'money can’t buy' prizes, live music performances and some special telly returns.
Like what we hear you ask?
The presenting line-up for has been confirmed as Matt Baker, Zoe Ball, Lenny Henry, Davina McCall and Paddy McGuinness.
Joining them will be Peter Kay who will unveil a new version of his '(Is This The Way To) Amarillo' music video, featuring some very important key workers.
Matt Lucas and David Walliams are also bringing Little Britain back to our screens for the first time in a decade while Catherine Tate as one of her classic characters.
She will reprise her role as schoolgirl Lauren as she struggles to settle into being taught remotely by her teacher, played by David Tennant.
And if you thought that was the end of the comebacks then you are mistaken as Dawn French will make a one-off return as the Vicar Of Dibley.
The show will be broadcast on BBC One on Thursday 23 April from 7pm until 10pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--7 of the best cocktails to help you through self-isolation

Since lockdown commenced , homes around the globe have 'turned into Las Vegas ' with cocktails now deemed socially acceptable at any hour .
Yesterday , Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci entertained social media users with his very own cocktail making masterclass .
His demonstration of how to make the popular Italian cocktail Negroni once again sparked the age-old 'shaken or stirred ' debate , while simultaneously inspiring many to head out into their kitchens in a bid to deliver their own concoctions .
While Tom Cruise 's 1988 Golden Raspberry Award winning movie swivelled the spotlight onto 'flair bartending ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time cocktails had infiltrated their way into popular culture .
The book The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks , released as far back as 1948 , is still described as the `` bible '' for crafting cocktails .
It 's author , David A. Embury , splits this very serious book up into 16 separate chapters .
Within these chapters , however , Embury lists his six 'basic drinks ' along with a recipe for each .
Below we 've compiled our own list of essentials but feel free to drop your favourites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the comments .
Mixing glasses , stirrers , shakers and everything else you need to get started can be bought now here from Amazon .
You can also refer to the list below to find the best places to order alcohol directly to your doorstep : Ingredients : 2 tablespoons of sugar syrup or 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar ; Angostura bitters ; water ; Scotch whisky or bourbon ; ice ; orange slice How to make : add sugar , bitters and a splash of water to a tumbler .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has dissolved .
Fill your glass with ice and either Scotch whisky or bourbon .
Garnish with orange* .
Some may like to include a maraschino cherry or a small amount of soda water into the mix .
Pour vodka out into a metal mug or tumbler .
Add in plenty of crushed ice and then fill to the top with ginger beer .
Stir to mix before adding in a dash of bitters .
If you wish , you can squeeze in some lime juice and a sprig of mint to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vermouth and Campari in a jug or shaker filled with a generous serving of ice .
Stir or shake until the outside feels cold .
Strain into a tumbler and garnish with a slice of orange .
Add five parts tomato juice to one part vodka along with a tablespoon of lemon juice and pour it into a jug filled with ice .
Add a small amount of Worcestershire sauce and tabasco along with a pinch of celery salt and pepper .
Stir until jug feels cold and then strain into glass .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a celery stick and lemon slice to garnish .
Chop each lime into slices .
Add them into a large jug along with sugar .
Crush the limes with a muddler ( the end of a rolling pin will do ! )
.
Pick the leaves of a mint sprig , 'bruise ' the leaves before adding into the jug .
Fill the jug with three-quarters ice , then add rum before stirring and topping up with sparkling water .
Add all of the ingredients , using two part tequila for one part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a blender and blitz until smooth .
Add to glass , garnish , serve !
Add the ingredients into a mixing glass using one part sweet and dry vermouth for five parts bourbon .
Stir before straining and then garnish with orange zest .

Since lockdown commenced, homes around the globe have 'turned into Las Vegas' with cocktails now deemed socially acceptable at any hour.
Yesterday, Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci entertained social media users with his very own cocktail making masterclass.
His demonstration of how to make the popular Italian cocktail Negroni once again sparked the age-old 'shaken or stirred' debate, while simultaneously inspiring many to head out into their kitchens in a bid to deliver their own concoctions.
While Tom Cruise's 1988 Golden Raspberry Award winning movie swivelled the spotlight onto 'flair bartending', it certainly wasn't the first time cocktails had infiltrated their way into popular culture.
The book The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, released as far back as 1948, is still described as the "bible" for crafting cocktails. It's author, David A. Embury, splits this very serious book up into 16 separate chapters.
Within these chapters, however, Embury lists his six 'basic drinks' along with a recipe for each. Below we've compiled our own list of essentials but feel free to drop your favourites, along with your recipes, in the comments.
Mixing glasses, stirrers, shakers and everything else you need to get started can be bought now here from Amazon. You can also refer to the list below to find the best places to order alcohol directly to your doorstep:
1. Old Fashioned
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of sugar syrup or 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar; Angostura bitters; water; Scotch whisky or bourbon; ice; orange slice
How to make: add sugar, bitters and a splash of water to a tumbler. If you are using granulated sugar, mix until it has dissolved. Fill your glass with ice and either Scotch whisky or bourbon. Garnish with orange*.
Some may like to include a maraschino cherry or a small amount of soda water into the mix.
2. Moscow Mule
Ingredients: vodka; crushed ice; ginger beer; ginger bitters; slice of lime (optional); mint (optional)
Pour vodka out into a metal mug or tumbler. Add in plenty of crushed ice and then fill to the top with ginger beer. Stir to mix before adding in a dash of bitters. If you wish, you can squeeze in some lime juice and a sprig of mint to garnish.
3. Negroni
Ingredients: gin; sweet vermouth; Campari; ice; slice of orange
Mix equal part gin, vermouth and Campari in a jug or shaker filled with a generous serving of ice. Stir or shake until the outside feels cold. Strain into a tumbler and garnish with a slice of orange.
4. Bloody Mary
Ingredients: ice; vodka; tomato juice; lemon juice; lemon slices; Worcestershire sauce; tabasco; celery salt; black pepper; celery sticks
Add five parts tomato juice to one part vodka along with a tablespoon of lemon juice and pour it into a jug filled with ice. Add a small amount of Worcestershire sauce and tabasco along with a pinch of celery salt and pepper. Stir until jug feels cold and then strain into glass. Top up with fresh ice, add a celery stick and lemon slice to garnish.
5. Mojito
Ingredients (for jug): 6 limes; 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar; 4-5 mint sprigs; ice; 350ml white rum; 600ml sparkling water
Chop each lime into slices. Add them into a large jug along with sugar. Crush the limes with a muddler (the end of a rolling pin will do!). Pick the leaves of a mint sprig, 'bruise' the leaves before adding into the jug. Fill the jug with three-quarters ice, then add rum before stirring and topping up with sparkling water.
6. Margarita
Ingredients: tequila; triple sec (or Cointreau); lime juice; sugar syrup; ice; lime (optional)
Add all of the ingredients, using two part tequila for one part triple sec and lime juice, into a blender and blitz until smooth. Add to glass, garnish, serve!
7. Manhattan
Ingredients: bourbon; sweet vermouth; dry vermouth; Angostura bitters; cherry eau de vie; orange zest
Add the ingredients into a mixing glass using one part sweet and dry vermouth for five parts bourbon. Stir before straining and then garnish with orange zest.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Solskjaer has carried out his Manchester United promise to fans

As Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did the round of TV and press interviews he was finding it harder and harder to keep his anger hidden away .
As Manchester United 's embarrassed players walked out of the ground , shoulders slumped , heads bowed , none of them stopped to offer their own thoughts on what had just happened , other than a solemn shake of the head and a `` no , I just ca n't '' .
It was certainly hard to find the words to described what had just happened over 90 minutes on Merseyside .
A sunny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an aberration for United .
It was a disgrace of a performance , a 4-0 thrashing administered by an inconsistent Everton .
While academy graduate Scott McTominay looked crestfallen at being part of that performance , Solskjaer clearly felt not enough did .
A year ago today he walked into the low-ceilinged press room at Goodison Park and admittedly the theory that was he too nice , too soft for this job disappeared .
Solskjaer looked devastated about being the manager in charge of such an abject United performance .
Asked if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I do n't know .
You 've got ta ask them .
`` I 've asked them , you 're not gon na get the answer from me .
But of course if you wan na play at this club it has to mean more .
I 've said this as well , I want them to be the hardest-working team in the league , that 's what we were under Sir Alex , that 's what we were , what we 've always been .
Giggsy , Becks , Gary Neville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The talent you 've got , you ran more than everyone every single week a shift up and down that pitch for your teammates and we have to stick together as a team .
`` We ca n't change the whole squad but it 's got to be one step at a time and I 've said all along I 'm gon na be successful here and there are players there that wo n't be part of that successful team but there are players there who do have it .
`` That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's so bad .
We were beaten at all the ingredients you need added to your talent today . ''
This was Solskjaer attempting to draw a line under the slump that had so dramatically ended his United honeymoon .
It did n't make much difference immediately , there were to be defeats at home to Manchester City and Cardiff and a draw at Huddersfield .
United 's end to the season had been wretched .
Yet a year on Solskjaer has been true to his promise .
With a run of 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performances , there are signs he might just be successful after all at Old Trafford , and already there are players who 've been told they wo n't be part of it .
There were high-profile casualties in the summer in Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez , whose departure looks like being only temporary , although it 's clear he has no long-term role to play at United under Solskjaer .
Since then Solskjaer has also been brave enough to wield the axe on players who just are n't good enough .
Phil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were all in that squad and while they remain at the club , they 've been moved to the fringes .
Chris Smalling started but was jettisoned on loan and looks like being a permanent departure , while Ashley Young came off the bench but has also been allowed to leave when he made it clear he wanted to join Inter Milan in January .
United are not the hardest working team in the league yet .
That mantle probably remains with Liverpool , but they 've shown how far a ferocious work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United to better that and he wants only players who buy into it , which is why he 's been so pleased with the commitment of January arrivals Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo .
But Solskjaer has also committed to giving players an opportunity .
When he questioned the commitment and work rate at the end of last season , it looked pretty obvious it was a message intended for Anthony Martial .
When he went through a warm-up before the Chelsea game at Old Trafford that could be described as lethargic at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen enough .
Solskjaer gave him another chance , however , and Martial took it .
While the United boss is more than ready to cast aside those who do n't have the required ingredients to be part of his squad , he is also willing to work with those who will make the effort , as Martial 's resurrection as a No .
9 this season has proved .
There is still more work to do for Solskjaer and it would be dangerous to draw too many conclusions from one unbeaten run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been .
But a year on from a debacle that ended some United careers , he has been true to the promise he made in the aftermath of that sorry shambles .

As Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did the round of TV and press interviews he was finding it harder and harder to keep his anger hidden away. As Manchester United's embarrassed players walked out of the ground, shoulders slumped, heads bowed, none of them stopped to offer their own thoughts on what had just happened, other than a solemn shake of the head and a "no, I just can't".
It was certainly hard to find the words to described what had just happened over 90 minutes on Merseyside. A sunny Easter Sunday at Goodison Park turned into an aberration for United. It was a disgrace of a performance, a 4-0 thrashing administered by an inconsistent Everton.
While academy graduate Scott McTominay looked crestfallen at being part of that performance, Solskjaer clearly felt not enough did. A year ago today he walked into the low-ceilinged press room at Goodison Park and admittedly the theory that was he too nice, too soft for this job disappeared.
Solskjaer looked devastated about being the manager in charge of such an abject United performance. Asked if the players cared enough, he admitted: "I don't know. You've gotta ask them.
"I've asked them, you're not gonna get the answer from me. But of course if you wanna play at this club it has to mean more. I've said this as well, I want them to be the hardest-working team in the league, that's what we were under Sir Alex, that's what we were, what we've always been. Giggsy, Becks, Gary Neville, Denis Irwin, whoever you were. The talent you've got, you ran more than everyone every single week a shift up and down that pitch for your teammates and we have to stick together as a team.
"We can't change the whole squad but it's got to be one step at a time and I've said all along I'm gonna be successful here and there are players there that won't be part of that successful team but there are players there who do have it.
"That performance is difficult to describe because it's so bad. We were beaten at all the ingredients you need added to your talent today."
This was Solskjaer attempting to draw a line under the slump that had so dramatically ended his United honeymoon. It didn't make much difference immediately, there were to be defeats at home to Manchester City and Cardiff and a draw at Huddersfield. United's end to the season had been wretched.
Yet a year on Solskjaer has been true to his promise. With a run of 11 undefeated games and a string of impressive performances, there are signs he might just be successful after all at Old Trafford, and already there are players who've been told they won't be part of it.
There were high-profile casualties in the summer in Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez, whose departure looks like being only temporary, although it's clear he has no long-term role to play at United under Solskjaer. Since then Solskjaer has also been brave enough to wield the axe on players who just aren't good enough. Phil Jones, Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira were all in that squad and while they remain at the club, they've been moved to the fringes.
Chris Smalling started but was jettisoned on loan and looks like being a permanent departure, while Ashley Young came off the bench but has also been allowed to leave when he made it clear he wanted to join Inter Milan in January.
United are not the hardest working team in the league yet. That mantle probably remains with Liverpool, but they've shown how far a ferocious work rate can take you. Solskjaer wants United to better that and he wants only players who buy into it, which is why he's been so pleased with the commitment of January arrivals Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo.
But Solskjaer has also committed to giving players an opportunity. When he questioned the commitment and work rate at the end of last season, it looked pretty obvious it was a message intended for Anthony Martial. When he went through a warm-up before the Chelsea game at Old Trafford that could be described as lethargic at best, a lot of supporters had seen enough.
Solskjaer gave him another chance, however, and Martial took it. While the United boss is more than ready to cast aside those who don't have the required ingredients to be part of his squad, he is also willing to work with those who will make the effort, as Martial's resurrection as a No. 9 this season has proved.
There is still more work to do for Solskjaer and it would be dangerous to draw too many conclusions from one unbeaten run, no matter how impressive it's been. But a year on from a debacle that ended some United careers, he has been true to the promise he made in the aftermath of that sorry shambles.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Car involved in eight 'drive-offs' in the last three weeks stopped by police

A car that has been in eight 'drive-offs ' in the past three weeks around the streets of Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ and the driver arrested .
The car was 'boxed in ' by traffic police in @ @ @ @ @ , Bolton and seized by officers .
The driver had been linked to thefts and @ @ @ @ @ .
He then failed a drug test and will be interviewed by police today , @ @ @ @ @ Police posted a tweet about the car , saying : `` This Chevrolet Spark had @ @ @ @ @ offs in the previous three weeks around Bolton , Salford and Bury .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ linked to the thefts and he would also fail a drugs test .

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A car that has been in eight 'drive-offs' in the past three weeks around the streets of Greater Manchester has been caught by police and the driver arrested.
The car was 'boxed in' by traffic police in Entwistle Street in Tonge Moor, Bolton and seized by officers.
The driver had been linked to thefts and was arrested on the spot.
He then failed a drug test and will be interviewed by police today, say police.
Greater Manchester Police posted a tweet about the car, saying: "This Chevrolet Spark had been involved in 8 drive offs in the previous three weeks around Bolton, Salford and Bury.
"Boxed on Entwistle Street Tonge Moor.
"The driver was arrested having been linked to the thefts and he would also fail a drugs test.
"Car seized. He'll be interviewed later."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Man City academy director reveals Phil Foden challenge

Manchester City are attempting to produce more players like Phil Foden according to academy director Jason Wilcox .
Foden is widely regarded as the most promising youngster to break through from the academy into the first-team squad .
The 19-year-old has struggled for regular minutes under Pep Guardiola this season but is expected to take more responsibility following David Silva 's departure at the end of the season .
Foden starred during the Carabao Cup final win against Aston Villa and was rewarded with a starting berth in the Manchester derby .
Wilcox has been blown away by the England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club are aiming to replicate his success .
`` Phil 's journey has been incredible , '' he told The National .
`` When you look at a player who has high levels of technical ability , physically great , technically great , he ticks those boxes .
`` Those kind of players can play for any manager , anywhere in the world .
`` Our aim is to produce more Phil Fodens .
`` We have internal targets that we are trying to produce as many players for our first team .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Wilcox stressed that City youngsters hoping to follow in Foden 's footsteps must be patient due to the competition for places at the highest level of the game .
He added : `` When you are 18 and 19 , it is very difficult to compete at this high level , game in , game out .
`` When you look around the [ top of the ] Premier League in this age group there is probably only Trent Alexander-Arnold who is a regular .
That tells its own story .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have played in World Cup finals and European Cup finals , the younger players have to be patient and play their turn .
`` When you see how Phil plays , every young player has to show this patience .
I do n't think you are going to win the Champions League with a team of 18-year-olds . ''

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Manchester City are attempting to produce more players like Phil Foden according to academy director Jason Wilcox.
Foden is widely regarded as the most promising youngster to break through from the academy into the first-team squad.
The 19-year-old has struggled for regular minutes under Pep Guardiola this season but is expected to take more responsibility following David Silva's departure at the end of the season.
Foden starred during the Carabao Cup final win against Aston Villa and was rewarded with a starting berth in the Manchester derby.
Wilcox has been blown away by the England U21 international's rise and says the club are aiming to replicate his success.
"Phil's journey has been incredible," he told The National. "When you look at a player who has high levels of technical ability, physically great, technically great, he ticks those boxes.
"Those kind of players can play for any manager, anywhere in the world.
"Our aim is to produce more Phil Fodens.
"We have internal targets that we are trying to produce as many players for our first team. We are not shying away from that."
Wilcox stressed that City youngsters hoping to follow in Foden's footsteps must be patient due to the competition for places at the highest level of the game.
He added: "When you are 18 and 19, it is very difficult to compete at this high level, game in, game out.
"When you look around the [top of the] Premier League in this age group there is probably only Trent Alexander-Arnold who is a regular. That tells its own story.
"When you have got players who have played in World Cup finals and European Cup finals, the younger players have to be patient and play their turn.
"When you see how Phil plays, every young player has to show this patience. I don't think you are going to win the Champions League with a team of 18-year-olds."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--You can get free DC comics on Amazon Kindle

Comic fans can get their hands on free first issues in a number of the DC series .
This includes titles like Batman , Harley Quinn , The Flash , The Justice League and Watchmen .
The offer is available through Amazon 's Comixology and can also be read on the retail giant 's Kindle devices .
There are 34 comics available for free and can be purchased on the Comixology website here or the Amazon website here .
Titles include the first in the 2011-2016 Batman series from writer Scott Snyder which kicks off a new era for The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest Harley Quinn series 'Harleen ' and the first chapter in the 2011-2016 bestselling graphic novel Justice League .
Readers can add all of the comics to their basket as there 's no limit , but the offer will only be available for a limited time .
Once you 've read the first editions in the series you can then have the option of purchasing the remaining comics in the DC collection , which are also available on Kindle and Comixology .
These freebies comes as Amazon are also offering customers free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , TV shows like Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam and educational and fitness apps .
To find out more go to Amazon 's website here .

Comic fans can get their hands on free first issues in a number of the DC series.
This includes titles like Batman, Harley Quinn, The Flash, The Justice League and Watchmen.
The offer is available through Amazon's Comixology and can also be read on the retail giant's Kindle devices.
There are 34 comics available for free and can be purchased on the Comixology website here or the Amazon website here.
Titles include the first in the 2011-2016 Batman series from writer Scott Snyder which kicks off a new era for The Dark Knight. Plus the first in the latest Harley Quinn series 'Harleen' and the first chapter in the 2011-2016 bestselling graphic novel Justice League.
Readers can add all of the comics to their basket as there's no limit, but the offer will only be available for a limited time.
Once you've read the first editions in the series you can then have the option of purchasing the remaining comics in the DC collection, which are also available on Kindle and Comixology.
These freebies comes as Amazon are also offering customers free audio books including Harry Potter, e-books, TV shows like Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam and educational and fitness apps.
To find out more go to Amazon's website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-21--Why does the Queen have two birthdays?

Why does the Queen have two birthdays?

The Queen is celebrating her 94th birthday today - but in just a few weeks she 'll be doing it all again .
That 's because the Monarch actually has two birthdays - her 'actual ' birthday and her 'official ' birthday .
But why does the Queen have two birthdays ?
On April 21 , the day she was born , she has a private celebration with members of the Royal Family .
But she has been known to make a rare public appearance on her birthday .
In 2006 , Her Majesty took a walk outside Windsor Castle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 80th .
Although she tends to keep to herself on this day , the occasion is still marked publicly by gun salutes in central London at midday .
In Hyde Park , a 41 gun salute is let off , while in Windsor Great Park it 's a 21 gun salute and at the Tower of London a 62 gun salute .
The Queen decided that this year , however , the display would not be appropriate .
It 's believed to be the first time the military display has not gone ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the church where the monarch was married and crowned – would usually ring on the Queen 's actual birthday , but with the abbey currently closed that also will not be happening .
So while the public are usually kept at a distance on her actual birthday , the Queen 's official birthday is the one we all celebrate .
Her official birthday is usually celebrated on the second Saturday of June .
That 's when Her Majesty is joined by other members of the Royal Family at the Trooping the Colour parade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the balcony of Buckingham Palace .
Celebrations are likely to change this year amid the coronavirus pandemic but Buckingham Palace is yet to release further details on how the ceremony will take place .
The tradition of a Monarch having two birthdays dates back centuries .
King George II decided on a summer birthday in 1748 as the weather could not be relied upon for his actual birthday in November .
A summer celebration allows the King or Queen to hold their birthday parade outside and the tradition has been followed ever @ @

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The Queen is celebrating her 94th birthday today - but in just a few weeks she'll be doing it all again.
That's because the Monarch actually has two birthdays - her 'actual' birthday and her 'official' birthday.
But why does the Queen have two birthdays?
On April 21, the day she was born, she has a private celebration with members of the Royal Family.
But she has been known to make a rare public appearance on her birthday.
In 2006, Her Majesty took a walk outside Windsor Castle so she could greet well-wishers on her 80th.
(Image: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Although she tends to keep to herself on this day, the occasion is still marked publicly by gun salutes in central London at midday.
In Hyde Park, a 41 gun salute is let off, while in Windsor Great Park it's a 21 gun salute and at the Tower of London a 62 gun salute.
The Queen decided that this year, however, the display would not be appropriate.
It's believed to be the first time the military display has not gone ahead.
The bells of Westminster Abbey – the church where the monarch was married and crowned – would usually ring on the Queen's actual birthday, but with the abbey currently closed that also will not be happening.
So while the public are usually kept at a distance on her actual birthday, the Queen's official birthday is the one we all celebrate.
Her official birthday is usually celebrated on the second Saturday of June.
That's when Her Majesty is joined by other members of the Royal Family at the Trooping the Colour parade.
(Image: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)
She also makes a public appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Celebrations are likely to change this year amid the coronavirus pandemic but Buckingham Palace is yet to release further details on how the ceremony will take place.
The tradition of a Monarch having two birthdays dates back centuries.
King George II decided on a summer birthday in 1748 as the weather could not be relied upon for his actual birthday in November.
A summer celebration allows the King or Queen to hold their birthday parade outside and the tradition has been followed ever since.