themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--PM issues Mother's Day warning as experts urge those at high risk from coronavirus to stay home for

PM issues Mother's Day warning as experts urge those at high risk from coronavirus to stay home for three months

Up to 1.5 million people in England who face the highest risk of being hospitalised by the coronavirus should shield themselves and stay at home , the government has said .
They include people being treated for cancer , transplant patients , and those with severe respiratory conditions .
Experts today urged them to remain indoors for three months .
They should avoid family gatherings or meeting friends , and not go out for shopping , leisure , or travel .
The advice came as the Prime Minister warned the coronavirus outbreak is accelerating and could 'overwhelm ' the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit their parents on Mother 's Day .
Mr Johnson acknowledged they were imposing measures `` never seen before either in peace or war '' , but said they were essential as the outbreak gathered pace .
`` The numbers are very stark , and they are accelerating .
The Italians have a superb health care system .
And yet their doctors and nurses have been completely overwhelmed by the demand , '' he said .
`` The Italian death toll is already in the thousands and climbing .
Unless we act together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collective national effort to slow the spread - then it is all too likely that our own NHS will be similarly overwhelmed . ''
Mr Johnson said that while `` everyone 's strongest instinct '' was to visit their mother on Mother 's Day , the best single present they could give her was to stay away and spare her the risk of becoming infected .
`` This time the best thing is to ring her , video call her , Skype her , but to avoid any unnecessary physical contact or proximity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why ?
Because if your mother is elderly or vulnerable , then I am afraid all the statistics show that she is much more likely to die from coronavirus , or Covid-19 .
We can not disguise or sugar coat the threat . ''
People with specific underlying health conditions , including some being treated for cancer will be contacted by the NHS this week and warned to remain at home .
Groceries and medicines for those most at risk from the virus will be delivered where needed , with help from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortly with detailed advice on behalf of their GP practice or specialist on how best to protect themselves .
A raft of new measures , including a helpline for the most in need of support , have been set out for those considered to be extremely vulnerable due to their medical conditions , so people know exactly how to care for themselves and others in the coming months .
It was also announced that a new Local Support System will make sure those individuals self-isolating at home and who are without a support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basic groceries .
Community pharmacies will support those who need help getting their medicines delivered .
The Government is working with a partnership of the groceries industry , local government , local resilience and emergency partners , and voluntary groups , to ensure that essential items can start to be delivered as soon as possible to those who need it .
The people identified as the most vulnerable in their communities will be contacted directly – including in person where necessary - as a priority .
Members of the armed forces , already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and local councils on their coronavirus response plans , will support this effort and are at the heart of local planning in response to this crisis .
Communities Secretary , Robert Jenrick , said : `` Public safety and making sure that those most at risk from the virus continue to get the support they need throughout this period is the Government ’ s top priority .
People should stay at home , protect our NHS and save lives .
`` This will be an especially worrying time for those with serious underlying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are urgently acting to ensure extremely vulnerable individuals are taking extra steps to shield themselves , and that the essential items they need are supplied to them .
`` We will ensure that vulnerable and older people in our society are left in no doubt of their importance to us and our determination to protect them as best we can .
More people will be required to be by themselves at home .
While they are on their own , let 's guarantee that they are never alone.
” Those deemed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received organ transplants , are living with severe respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis and severe chronic bronchitis ( COPD ) or specific cancers like of the blood or bone marrow .
Also , some – though not all – of those receiving certain types of drug treatments including ones which suppress the immune system – leaving the body less able to fight off the virus .
People identified as belonging to one or more of the at-risk groups will be contacted by their GP practice , specialist or both strongly advising them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of at least 12 weeks .
In the first instance they will receive a letter this week and , where mobile number is known , the NHS will also send frequent text messages shortly to those in this group , to reach the most at risk as quickly as possible with advice .
These communications will set out to reassure them that their ongoing medical needs will be met by the NHS , and contain advice and guidance on how to manage their condition while self-isolating , including getting prescriptions delivered and accessing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals most at risk of the illness , these actions will save lives .
Health and Social Care Secretary , Matt Hancock , said : “ We are working incredibly hard , day and night , to protect the nation ’ s public health whilst supporting our NHS so it can continue to look after patients in need of care .
“ It is vital that we do everything we can to protect ourselves , our families and our friends from being impacted by the virus .
But for those who are at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have to do even more to ensure they ’ re kept safe .
“ Whether it ’ s going shopping for a neighbour in need , or keeping inside if you know you ’ re at risk , we all have a part to play in protecting the welfare of those who are most vulnerable.
” Dr Paul Jonstone , Director at Public Health England , said : “ The NHS are contacting the people who are most vulnerable to developing a very serious illness as a result of COVID-19 with specific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least 12 weeks .
“ If you receive a letter it is vitally important that you act on it for your own protection , don ’ t attend any gatherings of friends or families and don ’ t go out for shopping , leisure or travel .
“ Those of us who are less at risk can play our part in protecting other people by following the government ’ s advice on social distancing and volunteering to give extra support to vulnerable people who are staying at home.
” The guidance for people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) .
These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous cough ; *Do not leave your house for at least 12 weeks starting on Monday 22 March .
*Do not attend any gatherings .
This includes gatherings of friends and families in private spaces e.g .
family homes , weddings , parties and religious services .
*Do not go out for shopping , leisure or travel and , when arranging food or medication deliveries , these should be left at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in touch using remote technology such as phone , internet , and social media .
*Do use telephone or online services to contact your GP practice or other essential services as and when you need .
Full list of those falling into the extremely vulnerable group : *People with specific cancers , who are undergoing chemotherapy or radical radiotherapy for lung cancer .
*People with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia , lymphoma , myeloma who are at any stage of treatment .
*Those having immunotherapy or other antibody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatments which can affect the immune system such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors .
*Anyone who has had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last six months or who are still taking immunosupression drugs .
*Those with rare diseases that significantly increase risk of infections , such as sickle cell disease .
*People who are pregnant and also have significant heart disease .

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Up to 1.5 million people in England who face the highest risk of being hospitalised by the coronavirus should shield themselves and stay at home, the government has said.
They include people being treated for cancer, transplant patients, and those with severe respiratory conditions. Experts today urged them to remain indoors for three months.
They should avoid family gatherings or meeting friends, and not go out for shopping, leisure, or travel.
The advice came as the Prime Minister warned the coronavirus outbreak is accelerating and could 'overwhelm' the NHS. Boris Johnson asked people not to visit their parents on Mother's Day.
Mr Johnson acknowledged they were imposing measures "never seen before either in peace or war", but said they were essential as the outbreak gathered pace.
"The numbers are very stark, and they are accelerating. The Italians have a superb health care system. And yet their doctors and nurses have been completely overwhelmed by the demand," he said.
(Image: Getty Images)
"The Italian death toll is already in the thousands and climbing. Unless we act together, unless we make the heroic and collective national effort to slow the spread - then it is all too likely that our own NHS will be similarly overwhelmed."
Mr Johnson said that while "everyone's strongest instinct" was to visit their mother on Mother's Day, the best single present they could give her was to stay away and spare her the risk of becoming infected.
"This time the best thing is to ring her, video call her, Skype her, but to avoid any unnecessary physical contact or proximity," he said.
"And why? Because if your mother is elderly or vulnerable, then I am afraid all the statistics show that she is much more likely to die from coronavirus, or Covid-19.
We cannot disguise or sugar coat the threat."
People with specific underlying health conditions, including some being treated for cancer will be contacted by the NHS this week and warned to remain at home.
Groceries and medicines for those most at risk from the virus will be delivered where needed, with help from the armed forces.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
They will receive communication shortly with detailed advice on behalf of their GP practice or specialist on how best to protect themselves.
A raft of new measures, including a helpline for the most in need of support, have been set out for those considered to be extremely vulnerable due to their medical conditions, so people know exactly how to care for themselves and others in the coming months.
It was also announced that a new Local Support System will make sure those individuals self-isolating at home and who are without a support network of friends and family will receive basic groceries.
Community pharmacies will support those who need help getting their medicines delivered.
The Government is working with a partnership of the groceries industry, local government, local resilience and emergency partners, and voluntary groups, to ensure that essential items can start to be delivered as soon as possible to those who need it.
The people identified as the most vulnerable in their communities will be contacted directly – including in person where necessary - as a priority.
Members of the armed forces, already in local communities helping Local Resilience Forums and local councils on their coronavirus response plans, will support this effort and are at the heart of local planning in response to this crisis.
(Image: ASP)
Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, said: "Public safety and making sure that those most at risk from the virus continue to get the support they need throughout this period is the Government’s top priority. People should stay at home, protect our NHS and save lives.
"This will be an especially worrying time for those with serious underlying health conditions and that is why we are urgently acting to ensure extremely vulnerable individuals are taking extra steps to shield themselves, and that the essential items they need are supplied to them.
"We will ensure that vulnerable and older people in our society are left in no doubt of their importance to us and our determination to protect them as best we can. More people will be required to be by themselves at home. While they are on their own, let's guarantee that they are never alone.”
Those deemed to be at high risk include those who have received organ transplants, are living with severe respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis and severe chronic bronchitis (COPD) or specific cancers like of the blood or bone marrow.
Also, some – though not all – of those receiving certain types of drug treatments including ones which suppress the immune system – leaving the body less able to fight off the virus.
People identified as belonging to one or more of the at-risk groups will be contacted by their GP practice, specialist or both strongly advising them to stay at home for a period of at least 12 weeks.
In the first instance they will receive a letter this week and, where mobile number is known, the NHS will also send frequent text messages shortly to those in this group, to reach the most at risk as quickly as possible with advice.
These communications will set out to reassure them that their ongoing medical needs will be met by the NHS, and contain advice and guidance on how to manage their condition while self-isolating, including getting prescriptions delivered and accessing support for daily living.
(Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)
For the individuals most at risk of the illness, these actions will save lives.
Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, said: “We are working incredibly hard, day and night, to protect the nation’s public health whilst supporting our NHS so it can continue to look after patients in need of care.
“It is vital that we do everything we can to protect ourselves, our families and our friends from being impacted by the virus. But for those who are at the highest risk in our society, we have to do even more to ensure they’re kept safe.
“Whether it’s going shopping for a neighbour in need, or keeping inside if you know you’re at risk, we all have a part to play in protecting the welfare of those who are most vulnerable.”
Dr Paul Jonstone, Director at Public Health England, said: “The NHS are contacting the people who are most vulnerable to developing a very serious illness as a result of COVID-19 with specific advice to stay at home for at least 12 weeks.
“If you receive a letter it is vitally important that you act on it for your own protection, don’t attend any gatherings of friends or families and don’t go out for shopping, leisure or travel.
“Those of us who are less at risk can play our part in protecting other people by following the government’s advice on social distancing and volunteering to give extra support to vulnerable people who are staying at home.”
(Image: PA)
The guidance for people at the highest risk is:
*Strictly avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous cough;
*Do not leave your house for at least 12 weeks starting on Monday 22 March.
*Do not attend any gatherings. This includes gatherings of friends and families in private spaces e.g. family homes, weddings, parties and religious services.
*Do not go out for shopping, leisure or travel and, when arranging food or medication deliveries, these should be left at the door to minimise contact.
*Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media.
*Do use telephone or online services to contact your GP practice or other essential services as and when you need.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Full list of those falling into the extremely vulnerable group:
*Solid organ transplant recipients.
*People with specific cancers, who are undergoing chemotherapy or radical radiotherapy for lung cancer.
*People with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma who are at any stage of treatment.
*Those having immunotherapy or other antibody cancer treatments.
*Those having other cancer treatments which can affect the immune system such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors.
*Anyone who has had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last six months or who are still taking immunosupression drugs.
*People with severe respiratory conditions, including cystic fibrosis, asthma, and severe COPD.
*Those with rare diseases that significantly increase risk of infections, such as sickle cell disease.
*People who are pregnant and also have significant heart disease.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--A moor fire has broken out on the hills near Glossop

A moor fire has broken out on the hills near Glossop tonight ( Saturday ) .
Pictures from the scene @ @ @ @ @ on the moors overlooking the water .
A spokeswoman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service @ @ @ @ @ at 7pm .
Ten firefighters were sent to the scene and the gamekeeper has been @ @ @ @ @ .
At this stage it 's not clear how the fire started .
Just before @ @ @ @ @ fire was 'dying down ' .
The blaze comes despite last month being the wettest @ @ @ @ @ April a huge fire at Marsden Moor near Saddleworth , thought to have been started @ @ @ @ @ destroyed about 6sq miles of moorland .

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A moor fire has broken out on the hills near Glossop tonight (Saturday).
Firefighters are battling a sizeable blaze close to Woodhead reservoir.
Pictures from the scene show a wall of flames on the moors overlooking the water.
A spokeswoman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze was reported at 7pm.
Ten firefighters were sent to the scene and the gamekeeper has been made aware of the incident.
At this stage it's not clear how the fire started.
Just before 9pm the spokeswoman said the fire was 'dying down'.
The blaze comes despite last month being the wettest February on record.
Last April a huge fire at Marsden Moor near Saddleworth, thought to have been started by a discarded barbecue, destroyed about 6sq miles of moorland.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Joy as NHS worker wins toilet roll on Saturday Night Takeaway

Shoppers have been frustrated to find the supermarket shelves emptied of toilet roll during the coronavirus pandemic - and tonight an NHS worker won a gold dust prize on Saturday Night Takeaway .
Nursing associate apprentice Natasha took part in the show 's Win The Ads segment , during which a viewer plays to win a pile of prizes featured in the ITV ad breaks .
A thrilled Natasha walked away with a batch of goodies including a car , but viewers were most most envious that she had scooped loo roll for the Saturday Night Takeaway as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This must be the first time anyone 's EVER been excited about winning toilet roll on Win the Ads , '' tweeted the show .
`` Congratulations Natasha !
That was a very well deserved win , '' they said .
Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly joked that toilet roll would have usually been the 'booby prize ' for the crew - but in the light of stockpiling crisis it 's become the star prize '' Because it 's the only toilet roll in the UK , '' joked one fan on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oldham is working round-the-clock to deal with panic buying amid the pandemic .
The team at Nova Tissue in Hollinwood manufacture around a quarter of a million rolls every day .
The family-run business makes their own brand of toilet rolls and private-label products .
Boss Khurram Iqbal says there is plenty to go around - and is asking people to stop taking more than they need .
Supermarkets have been putting limits on the amount of items individuals can buy to prevent stockpiling in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Lidl and Iceland have introduced measures such as an elderly-only shopping hour to ensure everyone can buy the products they need .
`` How on earth did they get hold of a toilet roll.. '' asked another fan .
`` The crew get toilet roll ... .what a result , '' marvelled another .
`` The toilet roll being the most valuable prize there , '' said another viewer .
Tonight 's Saturday Night Takeaway was filmed without a studio audience in line with the government ’ s plea for the nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delay the further spread of the potentially deadly coronavirus and viewers were emotional as they watched .
A chipper Ant and Dec bounced onto the stage as usual but admitted that it was ' a little bit weird ' to not have a studio audience .
`` But we 're going to try and have fun , '' they reassured .
`` We have a smaller than usual but still amazing crew . ''

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Shoppers have been frustrated to find the supermarket shelves emptied of toilet roll during the coronavirus pandemic - and tonight an NHS worker won a gold dust prize on Saturday Night Takeaway.
Nursing associate apprentice Natasha took part in the show's Win The Ads segment, during which a viewer plays to win a pile of prizes featured in the ITV ad breaks.
A thrilled Natasha walked away with a batch of goodies including a car, but viewers were most most envious that she had scooped loo roll for the Saturday Night Takeaway as part of the 'Crew Prize' section.
(Image: ITV)
"This must be the first time anyone's EVER been excited about winning toilet roll on Win the Ads," tweeted the show.
"Congratulations Natasha! That was a very well deserved win," they said.
Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly joked that toilet roll would have usually been the 'booby prize' for the crew - but in the light of stockpiling crisis it's become the star prize
"Because it's the only toilet roll in the UK," joked one fan on Twitter.
A toilet roll factory in Oldham is working round-the-clock to deal with panic buying amid the pandemic.
(Image: ITV)
The team at Nova Tissue in Hollinwood manufacture around a quarter of a million rolls every day.
The family-run business makes their own brand of toilet rolls and private-label products.
Boss Khurram Iqbal says there is plenty to go around - and is asking people to stop taking more than they need.
Supermarkets have been putting limits on the amount of items individuals can buy to prevent stockpiling in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
(Image: ITV)
And stores including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl and Iceland have introduced measures such as an elderly-only shopping hour to ensure everyone can buy the products they need.
"How on earth did they get hold of a toilet roll.." asked another fan.
"The crew get toilet roll....what a result," marvelled another.
"The toilet roll being the most valuable prize there," said another viewer.
Tonight's Saturday Night Takeaway was filmed without a studio audience in line with the government’s plea for the nation to practice social distancing in order to delay the further spread of the potentially deadly coronavirus and viewers were emotional as they watched.
A chipper Ant and Dec bounced onto the stage as usual but admitted that it was 'a little bit weird' to not have a studio audience.
"But we're going to try and have fun," they reassured.
"We have a smaller than usual but still amazing crew."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Man City to compete with Barcelona for Alaba and more rumours

Manchester City are competing with Spanish giants Barcelona for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba , according to reports .
City have seen their dominance of the Premier League crumble this season and look certain to surrender their title to Liverpool after an underwhelming campaign by their own high standards .
While the attacking side of their game has remained brilliant - City are still the top scorers in the division - their defence has proved costly this year following the departure of Vincent Kompany , multiple injuries to important defenders and the failure to recruit fresh quality in the summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a surprise to see Pep Guardiola rectify his mistakes of the last transfer window and prioritise new defenders when it opens again , especially at left-back and centre-back , with a number of names - such as Ben Chilwell , Kalidou Koulibaly and Ruben Dias - already being touted .
The latest name to be linked is the versatile Alaba , who could comfortably fix City 's lack of quality in the middle of defence or on the left , and can even operate in midfield and did so brilliantly while Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Sport , via SportWitness , the Blues are very interested in the Austrian international and , though they face competition with Barcelona , they would be able to meet his salary demands whereas the Catalans would not .
However , it 's also reported that the current saga surrounding Leroy Sane 's future may prevent City and Bayern from doing any dealings .
Meanwhile , AC Milan are reportedly trying to convince David Silva to join them when he leaves City at the end of the season .
The City captain has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club when his contract expires after 10 years in Manchester and has been touted to either return home and play for Las Palmas or journey to other continents with MLS , Japanese and Qatari sides all said to be interested .
However , according to Corriere dello Sport , via SportWitness , Milan are trying to convince the Spaniard to spend the twilight of his career at the San Siro .

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Manchester City are competing with Spanish giants Barcelona for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, according to reports.
City have seen their dominance of the Premier League crumble this season and look certain to surrender their title to Liverpool after an underwhelming campaign by their own high standards.
While the attacking side of their game has remained brilliant - City are still the top scorers in the division - their defence has proved costly this year following the departure of Vincent Kompany, multiple injuries to important defenders and the failure to recruit fresh quality in the summer.
As a result it wouldn't be a surprise to see Pep Guardiola rectify his mistakes of the last transfer window and prioritise new defenders when it opens again, especially at left-back and centre-back, with a number of names - such as Ben Chilwell, Kalidou Koulibaly and Ruben Dias - already being touted.
The latest name to be linked is the versatile Alaba, who could comfortably fix City's lack of quality in the middle of defence or on the left, and can even operate in midfield and did so brilliantly while Guardiola was his boss in Munich.
According to Sport, via SportWitness, the Blues are very interested in the Austrian international and, though they face competition with Barcelona, they would be able to meet his salary demands whereas the Catalans would not.
However, it's also reported that the current saga surrounding Leroy Sane's future may prevent City and Bayern from doing any dealings.
Meanwhile, AC Milan are reportedly trying to convince David Silva to join them when he leaves City at the end of the season.
The City captain has confirmed he will say goodbye to the club when his contract expires after 10 years in Manchester and has been touted to either return home and play for Las Palmas or journey to other continents with MLS, Japanese and Qatari sides all said to be interested.
However, according to Corriere dello Sport, via SportWitness, Milan are trying to convince the Spaniard to spend the twilight of his career at the San Siro.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Man Utd 'hold talks' with £90m former Liverpool transfer target

Manchester United have reportedly held talks over signing former Liverpool transfer target Thomas Lemar , according to reports .
France international Lemar is out of favour at Atletico Madrid and looks certain to leave this summer .
The midfielder has only played 88 minutes of football under Diego Simeone since December having fallen down the pecking order at the Wanda Metropolitano .
And Simeone has himself admitted Lemar has struggled to live up to his billing .
`` The facts speak for themselves , better than words , '' he said .
`` It is certain that he has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Each time that he has been available , I have tried to play him .
I have always been enthusiastic about his qualities as a player .
`` He has not met the expectations set for him , but we have always had the same expectations . ''
Speculation linking Lemar with a transfer in January was rife with Premier League clubs Arsenal , Chelsea , Tottenham Hotspur and Wolves linked to the 24-year-old .
According to ESPN , United have now joined the chase to sign Lemar and held talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ switch .
Liverpool showed interest in Lemar back in the summer of 2017 before opting against the transfer .
Lemar joined Atletico the following year in a deal reportedly worth £52.7million .

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Manchester United have reportedly held talks over signing former Liverpool transfer target Thomas Lemar, according to reports.
France international Lemar is out of favour at Atletico Madrid and looks certain to leave this summer.
The midfielder has only played 88 minutes of football under Diego Simeone since December having fallen down the pecking order at the Wanda Metropolitano.
And Simeone has himself admitted Lemar has struggled to live up to his billing.
"The facts speak for themselves, better than words," he said. "It is certain that he has not been able to show all his qualities.
"Each time that he has been available, I have tried to play him. I have always been enthusiastic about his qualities as a player.
"He has not met the expectations set for him, but we have always had the same expectations."
Speculation linking Lemar with a transfer in January was rife with Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Wolves linked to the 24-year-old.
According to ESPN, United have now joined the chase to sign Lemar and held talks with his agents over a possible summer switch.
Liverpool showed interest in Lemar back in the summer of 2017 before opting against the transfer. Lemar joined Atletico the following year in a deal reportedly worth £52.7million.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Fans 'crying' as Ant and Dec film Saturday Night Takeaway with no audience

Due to continued fears over the coronavirus outbreak in the UK tonight ’ s Saturday Night Takeaway was without a live studio audience for the first time .
The decision to scale the show back in the light of the COVID-19 outbreak saw Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly host the popular family show joined in the studio by just a small crew .
The decision was taken in line with the government ’ s plea for the nation to practice social distancing in order to delay the further spread of the potentially deadly coronavirus - and viewers were emotional as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kick off # SaturdayNightTakeaway without an audience for the first time ever ... it ’ s kind of funny and I kind of want to cry at the same time ? ''
tweeted one fan .
`` I 'm actually crying , '' said another .
`` I ’ m actually crying watching these two with no live audience , they are so fab , '' tweeted another impressed viewer .
Ant and Dec bounced onto the stage as usual but admitted that it was ' a little bit weird ' to not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 're going to try and have fun , '' they reassured .
`` We have a smaller than usual but still amazing crew . ''
Fans were ready to welcome an hour-and-half of light entertainment in such worrying times .
`` Much needed relief in these crazy days well done , '' said one fan .
`` Hats off to Ant and Dec for carrying on without an audience , said another .
`` You can always count on Ant and Dec to put a smile on the whole of the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They really are national treasures , '' commented another viewer .
And another pleaded : `` Do n't leave us Ant and Dec , you keep our spirits lifted . ''
Last week it was announced that Ant and Dec ’ s Saturday Night Takeaway finale at Walt Disney World , Florida had been cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic after the resort shut because of the outbreak .
The ITV show traditionally takes the series finale to a location overseas .
In April 2018 more than 250 'Place on the Plane ' prize-winners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Resort with a specially chartered flight .
The ITV show had planned to fly families to the park in Florida for the finale on Saturday April 4 .

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Due to continued fears over the coronavirus outbreak in the UK tonight’s Saturday Night Takeaway was without a live studio audience for the first time.
The decision to scale the show back in the light of the COVID-19 outbreak saw Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly host the popular family show joined in the studio by just a small crew.
The decision was taken in line with the government’s plea for the nation to practice social distancing in order to delay the further spread of the potentially deadly coronavirus - and viewers were emotional as they watched.
(Image: ITV)
"Ant and Dec kick off #SaturdayNightTakeaway without an audience for the first time ever... it’s kind of funny and I kind of want to cry at the same time?" tweeted one fan.
"I'm actually crying," said another.
"I’m actually crying watching these two with no live audience, they are so fab," tweeted another impressed viewer.
(Image: ITV)
Ant and Dec bounced onto the stage as usual but admitted that it was 'a little bit weird' to not have a studio audience.
"But we're going to try and have fun," they reassured.
"We have a smaller than usual but still amazing crew."
Fans were ready to welcome an hour-and-half of light entertainment in such worrying times.
"Much needed relief in these crazy days well done," said one fan.
(Image: ITV/PA)
"Hats off to Ant and Dec for carrying on without an audience, said another.
"You can always count on Ant and Dec to put a smile on the whole of the UK's faces despite everything going on. They really are national treasures," commented another viewer.
And another pleaded: "Don't leave us Ant and Dec, you keep our spirits lifted."
Last week it was announced that Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway finale at Walt Disney World, Florida had been cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic after the resort shut because of the outbreak.
The ITV show traditionally takes the series finale to a location overseas.
In April 2018 more than 250 'Place on the Plane' prize-winners were flown out to the Universal Orlando Resort with a specially chartered flight.
The ITV show had planned to fly families to the park in Florida for the finale on Saturday April 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Guardiola has a Man City midfield conundrum in the transfer market

That Ilkay Gundogan was his first signing as Manchester City manager tells you a lot about Pep Guardiola .
The serial winner loves few things more than a stonkingly good midfield and that premise has been central to there being significantly less room in the Etihad trophy cabinet than there was when he arrived at the club .
`` His way of understanding the game fits perfectly with my style , '' said Gundogan recently , explaining his decision to extend his contract in Manchester in what is likely the last big deal of his career .
Midfielders are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Guardiola has been unable to resist adding to his collection at every opportunity .
Bernardo Silva came in 2017 after shining in the Monaco team that dumped the Blues out of the Champions League en route to the semi-finals , the manager was left less than pleased that Douglas Luiz could not get a work permit in 2018 after being outbid for Jorginho and those failures were rectified a year later with the club record purchase of Rodri .
City are very particular about value in the transfer market and as precise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; having failed to land Jorginho they shut down any talk from Italy of signing Miralem Pjanic , and seem as unlikely to move for the Juventus player now .
There is also Phil Foden , who is expected to step up next season when David Silva leaves .
But if midfield seems like the least of City 's priorities whenever the transfer window does open , it will still be in the mind of a coach that does not need a second invitation to think about that position .
Gary Neville was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ putting all of City 's problems on the defence did not paint the full picture .
`` Two years ago I was mesmerised by what [ Pep Guardiola ] made David Silva and Kevin de Bruyne do from a defensive point of view without possession .
On transition , those two were unbelievable , '' he said .
“ Off the ball , you never really saw them as great defenders , but two years ago they were great at it .
I was watching them on Saturday [ in a 2-1 win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ view of recovery when they lost the ball and when City gave the ball away , the intensity and the transition was unbelievable two years ago , but here the intensity isn ’ t there , they ’ re almost jogging a little bit , and it ’ s almost like what normal teams do .
“ They don ’ t go after the ball but when you see City ’ s shape there , it ’ s like a 4-4-2 and that ’ s what ordinary teams do , we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do that .
We ’ ve always seen them in that initial snapshot of giving the ball away sprint after everything and it was really noticeable on Saturday.
” That level can be found again , and the energy of Foden should more than make up for the departing Silva , but if the Stockport teenager is also thought of as an option out wide - as he has played a number of times this season - could a midfield signing this summer be as good as a defensive one in terms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still not expected to be a priority , and links with other possible targets such as Martin Odegaard have also been dismissed .
But as Guardiola looks to get the snap back into his team , we should not be surprised if he turns to the area of the pitch where he is most at home .

That Ilkay Gundogan was his first signing as Manchester City manager tells you a lot about Pep Guardiola.
The serial winner loves few things more than a stonkingly good midfield and that premise has been central to there being significantly less room in the Etihad trophy cabinet than there was when he arrived at the club.
"His way of understanding the game fits perfectly with my style," said Gundogan recently, explaining his decision to extend his contract in Manchester in what is likely the last big deal of his career.
Midfielders are the silver for this magpie of a manager and Guardiola has been unable to resist adding to his collection at every opportunity.
Bernardo Silva came in 2017 after shining in the Monaco team that dumped the Blues out of the Champions League en route to the semi-finals, the manager was left less than pleased that Douglas Luiz could not get a work permit in 2018 after being outbid for Jorginho and those failures were rectified a year later with the club record purchase of Rodri.
City are very particular about value in the transfer market and as precise about the type of players they want; having failed to land Jorginho they shut down any talk from Italy of signing Miralem Pjanic, and seem as unlikely to move for the Juventus player now. There is also Phil Foden, who is expected to step up next season when David Silva leaves.
But if midfield seems like the least of City's priorities whenever the transfer window does open, it will still be in the mind of a coach that does not need a second invitation to think about that position.
Gary Neville was one to pick up in November that putting all of City's problems on the defence did not paint the full picture.
"Two years ago I was mesmerised by what [Pep Guardiola] made David Silva and Kevin de Bruyne do from a defensive point of view without possession. On transition, those two were unbelievable," he said.
“Off the ball, you never really saw them as great defenders, but two years ago they were great at it. I was watching them on Saturday [in a 2-1 win over Chelsea] from a point of view of recovery when they lost the ball and when City gave the ball away, the intensity and the transition was unbelievable two years ago, but here the intensity isn’t there, they’re almost jogging a little bit, and it’s almost like what normal teams do.
“They don’t go after the ball but when you see City’s shape there, it’s like a 4-4-2 and that’s what ordinary teams do, we’ve never seen Pep Guardiola’s teams do that. We’ve always seen them in that initial snapshot of giving the ball away sprint after everything and it was really noticeable on Saturday.”
That level can be found again, and the energy of Foden should more than make up for the departing Silva, but if the Stockport teenager is also thought of as an option out wide - as he has played a number of times this season - could a midfield signing this summer be as good as a defensive one in terms of protecting the back line?
It is still not expected to be a priority, and links with other possible targets such as Martin Odegaard have also been dismissed. But as Guardiola looks to get the snap back into his team, we should not be surprised if he turns to the area of the pitch where he is most at home.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Ferdinand picks between Man Utd great Vidic and Liverpool ace van Dijk

Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand was asked to choose between former defensive partner Nemanja Vidic and current Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk .
Ferdinand and Vidic spent nine seasons together at Old Trafford , helping United lift major honours with Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm , and are regarded by many as one of the greatest centre-back partnerships in history .
Following his record-breaking move to Liverpool , van Dijk has earned comparisons to the United duo due to his commanding performances in Jurgen Klopp 's back four .
Van Dijk was crucial to Liverpool 's Champions League triumph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Premier League crown to his cabinet at the end of the season .
Ferdinand admitted the Dutchman was the best defender in the world but would give Vidic the nod if he had to choose between the two .
`` Prime Van Dijk or prime Vidic ?
Ooooh , good question ! ''
he said during an Instagram Q & A .
“ I ’ ve got to go with Vidic because he was my partner , man .
He was my partner .
He covered my back and I covered his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love Van Dijk , don ’ t get me wrong .
I love him .
Best defender in the world now , definitely .
“ I ’ d love to have seen him play in our time , seen what he was about .
That would have been interesting .
But top player .
”

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Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand was asked to choose between former defensive partner Nemanja Vidic and current Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk.
Ferdinand and Vidic spent nine seasons together at Old Trafford, helping United lift major honours with Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm, and are regarded by many as one of the greatest centre-back partnerships in history.
Following his record-breaking move to Liverpool, van Dijk has earned comparisons to the United duo due to his commanding performances in Jurgen Klopp's back four.
Van Dijk was crucial to Liverpool's Champions League triumph last season and looks set to add a Premier League crown to his cabinet at the end of the season.
Ferdinand admitted the Dutchman was the best defender in the world but would give Vidic the nod if he had to choose between the two.
"Prime Van Dijk or prime Vidic? Ooooh, good question!" he said during an Instagram Q&A.
“I’ve got to go with Vidic because he was my partner, man. He was my partner. He covered my back and I covered his. That was it.
“I love Van Dijk, don’t get me wrong. I love him. Best defender in the world now, definitely.
“I’d love to have seen him play in our time, seen what he was about. That would have been interesting. But top player.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Coronation Street star tries out his flash new car while in isolation

Corrie favourite Colson Smith is in good company while spending time in isolation during the coronavirus outbreak - his new set of wheels .
Colson , who plays Craig Tinker in the ITV soap , has treated himself to a new BMW , and he gave fans a glimpse of the bright blue motor on Instagram .
He told his followers that he planned to spend the day sitting in the vehicle and testing out the settings .
`` Today consists of me sitting in my new car and playing with the settings , '' he said .
`` Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tech in the new BMWs ? ''
he asked .
Colson added : `` And yea I know I should read the manual but who wants to do that ? ''
The actor also shared a photo that showed off his new slimline figure after he embarked on a health kick along with his soap character .
Colson recently revealed his weight loss at The Television and Radio Industries Club ( TRIC ) Awards in London .
On screen his police officer character Craig has taken up running after finding that he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Craig told his friends that he was going to make an effort to get healthier after being bullied at work .
Colson , 21 , has played Craig the son of Beth Sutherland in Coronation Street since 2011 .
Back in 2016 he shed three and a half stone in weight with Ultimate Performance Fitness in Manchester and he said at the time `` I feel like an athlete . ''
Colson 's storylines include supporting his pal Faye Windass through her pregnancy at the age of 12 .
He rescued Bethany Platt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the daughter of his depraved former boss Neil Clifton , who was jailed for raping Bethany after being introduced to her by vile grooming gang leader Nathan Curtis .
In 2018 it was revealed that he had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which is an anxiety disorder where people feel the need to check , perform routines or have certain thoughts repeatedly .
The catalyst for the disorder in his character was getting a time wrong while giving evidence at Nathan 's trial .

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Corrie favourite Colson Smith is in good company while spending time in isolation during the coronavirus outbreak - his new set of wheels.
Colson, who plays Craig Tinker in the ITV soap, has treated himself to a new BMW, and he gave fans a glimpse of the bright blue motor on Instagram.
He told his followers that he planned to spend the day sitting in the vehicle and testing out the settings.
(Image: Colson Smith Instagram)
"Today consists of me sitting in my new car and playing with the settings," he said.
"Anyone got any tips n tricks on the tech in the new BMWs?" he asked.
"Can I get car play?"
Colson added: "And yea I know I should read the manual but who wants to do that?"
(Image: Colson Smith Instagram)
The actor also shared a photo that showed off his new slimline figure after he embarked on a health kick along with his soap character.
"Isolation inspiration station," he captioned the snap.
Colson recently revealed his weight loss at The Television and Radio Industries Club (TRIC) Awards in London.
On screen his police officer character Craig has taken up running after finding that he was out of breath while chasing shoplifters.
(Image: ITV)
Craig told his friends that he was going to make an effort to get healthier after being bullied at work.
Colson, 21, has played Craig the son of Beth Sutherland in Coronation Street since 2011.
Back in 2016 he shed three and a half stone in weight with Ultimate Performance Fitness in Manchester and he said at the time "I feel like an athlete."
Colson's storylines include supporting his pal Faye Windass through her pregnancy at the age of 12.
He rescued Bethany Platt after he discovered his girlfriend Kayla Westbrook was the daughter of his depraved former boss Neil Clifton, who was jailed for raping Bethany after being introduced to her by vile grooming gang leader Nathan Curtis.
In 2018 it was revealed that he had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which is an anxiety disorder where people feel the need to check, perform routines or have certain thoughts repeatedly.
The catalyst for the disorder in his character was getting a time wrong while giving evidence at Nathan's trial.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--They had seen a surge in trade - but now Manchester markets will have to close

Three of Manchester 's markets will have to close their doors as part of the coronavirus lockdown .
That 's despite some traders reporting a big upturn in trade amid the panic buying of food and household goods .
The council run markets in Gorton , Longsight and Wythenshawe will close at the close of trading tonight , Saturday 21 March the town hall announced yesterday .
They said the move was `` in line with Public Health England advice '' and it followed Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's announcement that he was to begin formally enforcing 'social distancing ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to close .
The Arndale and Piccadilly Markets are being monitored on a daily basis chiefs say .
New Smithfield Market in Openshaw would remain open as it was a wholesale market and was a `` vital resource as part of the city ’ s food chain '' they added .
It comes just days after some east Manchester traders told the Manchester Evening News they had seen a resurgence a trade with panic-buying seeing supermarkets overwhelmed .
Gorton Indoor Market lies just a few hundred yards from the huge Tesco Extra store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However the escalation of the Covid-19 crisis has seen many of its shelves , like supermarkets across the country , left bare of many essentials .
And traders with food stalls say they have seen people queuing outside the doors and faces not seen inside their markets in years returning as the issue of food supplies comes into sharp focus .
Andre Janjic , 64 , has worked on the J.Singleton Butchers stall since the mid-1970s .
`` Trade this week must have been three times what it would normally have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people coming over here because they ca n't stuff in Tescos .
`` Chicken in particular people have been buying .
I think it 's anything they can freeze .
`` It 's funny really because they 've been under-cutting us for years .
`` I 'm just happy I 've been able to help people . ''
Speaking before the closure was confirmed , Andre said it would be a `` massive shame '' if they could n't carry on trading `` as we are providing a vital service . ''
George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilshere Meat Market stall said it had been `` chaotic '' and had gradually built up throughout the week with people piling baskets high with primarily chicken but also , lamb chops , mince and diced beef .
`` We 've been looking after our regulars but there 's definitely but loads of new faces '' he said .
`` And they 're all buying more .
`` I want us to carry on if we can .
This is Gorton we get through tough times .
`` We are important at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now . ''
His mum Susan , 69 said : `` We 've lived through mad cow and foot and mouth , that was hectic at least we can get supplies now .
But it 's if we can stay open to sell them that 's the issue .
`` But I think this has definitely showed how important individual traders are , and not relying entirely on supermarkets . ''
Ian Edwards ' fruit and veg stall has been in his family since 1927 .
`` For the three months since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last few weeks there 's been a big upturn .
`` But only on certain goods , the stuff that people seem to want to stock-pile .
`` Potatoes are probably the biggest .
`` I had sacks about 10ft high in the back this morning and they were virtually gone in a few hours .
`` Onions are another one .
`` It 's been chaotic , a bit of a free-for-all really .
People are rushing over here and trying to get whatever they have n't got in Tescos .
People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then waiting outside the doors here for us to open here at 9 .
I 'd open earlier if I could .
People are definitely panicking .
`` Wholesale prices have doubled on some things and it 's becoming harder and harder to get stuff in .
`` Chinese Ginger for example , used rto be £14 a case , now it 's £35 .
`` But honestly we have smashed them ( the supermarkets ) out of the park .
`` We do n't rely on big long supply chains like them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3am making sure we 're piled high and we 've got what people want . ''
`` Even if they closed us I 'd be out on that car park .
Because that 's what we do , we ca n't afford to close but people need us anyway . ''
Peter Brookes , 75 , said : `` I have never seen anything like it .
`` And we still do n't really know what 's going to happen .
`` People must be buying whatever they can to freeze .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it all , because bread is very bulky .
We do n't even sell sliced bread we just sell muffins but they 've taken everything we 've got .
`` It 's quite false really as after all this we 'd expect it all to go back to normal However the picture has not universally rosy .
And despite reports of panic buying pet food elsewhere he says that has not manifested itself here .
`` Quiet , very quiet , no one is coming '' he said .
`` I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or what .
`` But I have a second job and I am paying my rent out of my pay from that .
I 'd say around 15 percent of stall holders are the same .
It 's tough . ''
The Sunday Car Boot market will close from this Sunday , March 22 .
Market bosses have told traders they are committed to re-opening `` as soon as it is safe to do so . ''
Traders will now have to try and obtain government small business grants and tax holidays as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay staff wages announced this week in a bid to stay afloat .
Butchers stall holder Craig Cooper said he hoped the local authority would also step in and help them .
`` To be fair you can sometimes have 250-300 people in here at a time so I can see why that would be a problem .
Maybe just the food stalls could stay open , but whatever happens I hope they help us .
`` They 've had 22 years trade out of me , I 've always paid my rent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need them . ''

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Three of Manchester's markets will have to close their doors as part of the coronavirus lockdown.
That's despite some traders reporting a big upturn in trade amid the panic buying of food and household goods.
The council run markets in Gorton, Longsight and Wythenshawe will close at the close of trading tonight, Saturday 21 March the town hall announced yesterday.
They said the move was "in line with Public Health England advice" and it followed Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement that he was to begin formally enforcing 'social distancing' by ordering pubs, restaurants and cafes to close.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The Arndale and Piccadilly Markets are being monitored on a daily basis chiefs say.
New Smithfield Market in Openshaw would remain open as it was a wholesale market and was a "vital resource as part of the city’s food chain" they added.
It comes just days after some east Manchester traders told the Manchester Evening News they had seen a resurgence a trade with panic-buying seeing supermarkets overwhelmed.
Gorton Indoor Market lies just a few hundred yards from the huge Tesco Extra store that dominates the centre of the suburb.
However the escalation of the Covid-19 crisis has seen many of its shelves, like supermarkets across the country, left bare of many essentials.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
And traders with food stalls say they have seen people queuing outside the doors and faces not seen inside their markets in years returning as the issue of food supplies comes into sharp focus.
Andre Janjic, 64, has worked on the J.Singleton Butchers stall since the mid-1970s.
"Trade this week must have been three times what it would normally have been.
"It's been unbelievable.
"We've had loads of people coming over here because they can't stuff in Tescos.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Chicken in particular people have been buying. I think it's anything they can freeze.
"It's funny really because they've been under-cutting us for years.
"I'm just happy I've been able to help people."
Speaking before the closure was confirmed, Andre said it would be a "massive shame" if they couldn't carry on trading "as we are providing a vital service."
George Wilshere who works on his family run Wilshere Meat Market stall said it had been "chaotic" and had gradually built up throughout the week with people piling baskets high with primarily chicken but also, lamb chops, mince and diced beef.
"We've been looking after our regulars but there's definitely but loads of new faces" he said.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"And they're all buying more.
"I want us to carry on if we can. This is Gorton we get through tough times.
"We are important at the best of times but people need us right now."
His mum Susan, 69 said: "We've lived through mad cow and foot and mouth, that was hectic at least we can get supplies now. But it's if we can stay open to sell them that's the issue.
"But I think this has definitely showed how important individual traders are, and not relying entirely on supermarkets."
Ian Edwards' fruit and veg stall has been in his family since 1927.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"For the three months since Christmas has been dead. But these last few weeks there's been a big upturn.
"But only on certain goods, the stuff that people seem to want to stock-pile.
"Potatoes are probably the biggest.
"I had sacks about 10ft high in the back this morning and they were virtually gone in a few hours.
"Onions are another one.
"It's been chaotic, a bit of a free-for-all really. People are rushing over here and trying to get whatever they haven't got in Tescos. People have been queueing at Tesco at 7am then waiting outside the doors here for us to open here at 9. I'd open earlier if I could. People are definitely panicking.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Wholesale prices have doubled on some things and it's becoming harder and harder to get stuff in.
"Chinese Ginger for example, used rto be £14 a case, now it's £35.
"But honestly we have smashed them (the supermarkets) out of the park.
"We don't rely on big long supply chains like them. I've been getting up at 3am making sure we're piled high and we've got what people want."
"Even if they closed us I'd be out on that car park. Because that's what we do, we can't afford to close but people need us anyway."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Peter Brookes, 75, said: "I have never seen anything like it.
"And we still don't really know what's going to happen.
"People must be buying whatever they can to freeze. I don't know where they are putting it all, because bread is very bulky. We don't even sell sliced bread we just sell muffins but they've taken everything we've got.
"It's quite false really as after all this we'd expect it all to go back to normal
However the picture has not universally rosy.
Mohammad Bilal, 43, runs the Pet Store stall.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
And despite reports of panic buying pet food elsewhere he says that has not manifested itself here.
"Quiet, very quiet, no one is coming" he said.
"I don't know if they are prioritising the essentials or what.
"But I have a second job and I am paying my rent out of my pay from that. I'd say around 15 percent of stall holders are the same. It's tough."
The Sunday Car Boot market will close from this Sunday, March 22.
Market bosses have told traders they are committed to re-opening "as soon as it is safe to do so."
Traders will now have to try and obtain government small business grants and tax holidays as well as the chancellor's promise to pay staff wages announced this week in a bid to stay afloat.
Butchers stall holder Craig Cooper said he hoped the local authority would also step in and help them.
"To be fair you can sometimes have 250-300 people in here at a time so I can see why that would be a problem. Maybe just the food stalls could stay open, but whatever happens I hope they help us.
"They've had 22 years trade out of me, I've always paid my rent on time so this a time we need them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Number of coronavirus deaths in the UK reaches 233

The number of people who have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus has reached 233 today .
The death @ @ @ @ @ 53 in 24 hours , bringing the total number of deaths in the country to @ @ @ @ @ 5,018 confirmed positive cases in the UK - up from 3,983 yesterday .
NHS England @ @ @ @ @ “ A further 53 people , who tested positive for the Coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) @ @ @ @ @ the total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 220 .
“ Patients were @ @ @ @ @ years old and all had underlying health conditions.
” In the last 24 hours a @ @ @ @ @ in Wales after contracting coronavirus , bringing the total number of deaths there to five @ @ @ @ @ death toll rose to seven , while Northern Ireland reported its first death on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ the 39 deaths recorded yesterday ( March 20 ) .

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The number of people who have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus has reached 233 today.
The death toll in England jumped by 53 in 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 220.
There are now 5,018 confirmed positive cases in the UK - up from 3,983 yesterday.
NHS England said in a statement: “A further 53 people, who tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19), have died – bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 220.
“Patients were aged between 41 and 94 years old and all had underlying health conditions.”
In the last 24 hours a further two people have died in Wales after contracting coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths there to five.
Scotland’s coronavirus death toll rose to seven, while Northern Ireland reported its first death on Thursday.
This is up from the 39 deaths recorded yesterday (March 20).


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--It's harder to get a gun licence in Greater Manchester - and GMP say there are good reasons why

Greater Manchester is the joint worst performing police force in the country when it comes getting a gun licence granted or renewed .
It takes on average 89 days for the granting of a firearm certificate and 78 days for the granting of a shotgun certificate .
The renewal of a firearms certificate takes 117 days and of a shotgun certificate 116 days .
Performance wise the force was bottom with West Midlands and Avon & Somerset .
But the force , currently tackling a spike in the number of shootings in the region , says there has been increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posed by the misuse of legally held guns .
In Greater Manchester there are 9,000 licensed gun holders with 27,000 weapons between them .
Licensed holders are an established source of 'clean ' guns for criminals in the UK .
In February last year three masked robbers stole five shotguns after breaking into a house in upmarket Hale .
The large detached house was in South Downs Road - dubbed millionaire 's row - and a couple and their young children were terrorised in their own home .
The family had licensed shotguns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As reported in the MEN the number of shootings - swelled by a six-year feud between Salford gangsters - has risen to levels unseen for more than a decade .
By late February there had been 74 shootings which caused 17 injuries across Greater Manchester .
That 's the most since 2008/09 , when there were 84 shootings .
In that year , offshoots of the Gooch and Doddington gangs were engaged in tit-for-tat conflict in south Manchester , resulting in the deaths of a number of young men .
The figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gun licences have been published by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation ( BASC ) and the mean average for forces in England and Wales in 2019 for issuing firearm certificates was 61 and for shotguns 59 .
BASC believes all police forces `` should be striving towards providing an efficient , cost effective , robust system of firearms licensing that protects public safety and provides excellent service to the shooting community . ''
They say there over 600,000 certificate holders in England and Wales alone , `` with thousands of jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a firearms licence . ''
Commenting on Greater Manchester Police , Bill Harriman , director of firearms at BASC , said : “ With turnaround times pushing three months or more Greater Manchester Police continue to reside at the bottom of the league table .
`` The statistics show no net improvement , leaving the shooting community at a significant disadvantage in the area .
The continued performance issues by the force is of significant concern to BASC and we will be in contact with them to ensure the correct plans and resources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around.
” GMP ’ s Firearms and Explosives Licensing Manager Alan Bates said : “ We understand that turnaround times for the processing of applications fall below the national average .
Our team is working hard to improve the efficiency of the service whilst continually addressing the complex threats and challenges the force faces .
“ The unit underwent an initiation in 2015 of a full review of all certificate holders in Greater Manchester .
Putting additional measures such as these in ensures we are able to identify any risk posed from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there has been an increased scrutiny of background checks .
This rigorous process has been set out to minimise the risk that misusing firearms has on our communities however it has inevitably had a knock on effect on turnaround times .
“ The unit also recently held a meeting with registered firearms dealers from across the force to provide an update on the current position and steps being taken to improve efficiency .
Processes are continually reviewed in consultation with the shooting community and shooting organisations .
We hope that the recent availability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of technology within the unit will lead to a positive effect on turnaround times as we move forward .
“ The overarching priority of the unit is to protect public safety by preventing foreseeable or avoidable harm .
Our ongoing aim is to provide a cost-effective and efficient service to the shooting community whilst ensuring that our wider community feels protected and reassured within Greater Manchester .
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Greater Manchester is the joint worst performing police force in the country when it comes getting a gun licence granted or renewed.
It takes on average 89 days for the granting of a firearm certificate and 78 days for the granting of a shotgun certificate.
The renewal of a firearms certificate takes 117 days and of a shotgun certificate 116 days.
Performance wise the force was bottom with West Midlands and Avon & Somerset.
But the force, currently tackling a spike in the number of shootings in the region, says there has been increased scrutiny of background checks to identify risks posed by the misuse of legally held guns.
In Greater Manchester there are 9,000 licensed gun holders with 27,000 weapons between them.
Licensed holders are an established source of 'clean' guns for criminals in the UK.
In February last year three masked robbers stole five shotguns after breaking into a house in upmarket Hale.
The large detached house was in South Downs Road - dubbed millionaire's row - and a couple and their young children were terrorised in their own home.
The family had licensed shotguns to go shooting in their spare time.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
As reported in the MEN the number of shootings - swelled by a six-year feud between Salford gangsters - has risen to levels unseen for more than a decade.
By late February there had been 74 shootings which caused 17 injuries across Greater Manchester.
That's the most since 2008/09, when there were 84 shootings. In that year, offshoots of the Gooch and Doddington gangs were engaged in tit-for-tat conflict in south Manchester, resulting in the deaths of a number of young men.
The figures for the time to taken to issue gun licences have been published by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and the mean average for forces in England and Wales in 2019 for issuing firearm certificates was 61 and for shotguns 59.
BASC believes all police forces "should be striving towards providing an efficient, cost effective, robust system of firearms licensing that protects public safety and provides excellent service to the shooting community."
They say there over 600,000 certificate holders in England and Wales alone, "with thousands of jobs and livelihoods significantly linked to being granted a firearms licence."
Commenting on Greater Manchester Police, Bill Harriman, director of firearms at BASC, said: “With turnaround times pushing three months or more Greater Manchester Police continue to reside at the bottom of the league table.
"The statistics show no net improvement, leaving the shooting community at a significant disadvantage in the area. The continued performance issues by the force is of significant concern to BASC and we will be in contact with them to ensure the correct plans and resources are being applied to turn the statistics around.”
GMP’s Firearms and Explosives Licensing Manager Alan Bates said: “We understand that turnaround times for the processing of applications fall below the national average. Our team is working hard to improve the efficiency of the service whilst continually addressing the complex threats and challenges the force faces.
“The unit underwent an initiation in 2015 of a full review of all certificate holders in Greater Manchester. Putting additional measures such as these in ensures we are able to identify any risk posed from the misuse of legally held firearms and therefore there has been an increased scrutiny of background checks. This rigorous process has been set out to minimise the risk that misusing firearms has on our communities however it has inevitably had a knock on effect on turnaround times.
“The unit also recently held a meeting with registered firearms dealers from across the force to provide an update on the current position and steps being taken to improve efficiency. Processes are continually reviewed in consultation with the shooting community and shooting organisations. We hope that the recent availability of online applications together with the increasing use of technology within the unit will lead to a positive effect on turnaround times as we move forward.
“The overarching priority of the unit is to protect public safety by preventing foreseeable or avoidable harm. Our ongoing aim is to provide a cost-effective and efficient service to the shooting community whilst ensuring that our wider community feels protected and reassured within Greater Manchester.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Eileen Kershaw, mother of radio DJs Liz and Andy Kershaw and a stalwart of local politics, has died

Eileen Kershaw, mother of radio DJs Liz and Andy Kershaw and a stalwart of local politics, has died aged 85

Eileen Kershaw , mother of radio DJs and broadcasters Liz and Andy Kershaw , and a stalwart of local politics in and around Rochdale , has died aged 85 .
Passionate and forthright , the former teacher was first elected as a Labour councillor in 1964 to represent Balderstone on the old Rochdale county borough council .
She went on to serve for 33 years on Whitworth town council , Rossendale council and Lancashire county council .
BBC Six Music host Liz announced her mum ’ s death on Twitter writing : “ I posted this photo of me and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many lovely messages from you .
“ Just got a call out of the blue to say she has gone .
“ She was very frail but still a shock .
But maybe it ’ s for the best as she couldn ’ t understand why we couldn ’ t visit her now .
In a 2014 interview with the Rochdale Observer to mark her 50th year in politics Mrs Kershaw told how her socialist upbringing on the Rochdale estate of Falinge shaped her political beliefs .
She said : “ I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where all the Irish people settled at the start of the last century .
“ My grandmother Mary Frost came over from Ireland in 1900 and she was the first socialist I ever came in contact with .
“ She didn ’ t know she was a socialist , she never had a label .
But she fed everyone and she housed everyone that she could .
“ She opened a cook shop on Whitworth Road and made meat and potato pie , broth and rice pudding .
“ People used to bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sixpence no matter how big the plate was .
“ That was the socialism I grew up with , helping everybody .
“ When my grandmother came over to Rochdale she saw poverty and set about doing something about it , which is what I ’ ve been trying to do all my life as well.
” Mrs Kershaw entered local politics after attending a meeting staged by the Bishop of Salford , setting out the Catholic church ’ s opposition to axe the 11-plus exams and create the comprehensive school system .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ there for an hour listening to the Bishop ramble on about protecting interests of more able children and preserving grammar schools .
“ I was seething and suddenly , even though I ’ d never spoke in public before , I leapt to my feet and told the Bishop that Catholic children were being short-changed and they needed a better deal .
“ People started clapping and stamping their feet in support .
“ When I got outside there was a crowd waiting for me and a couple came up to me and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council , we need someone to speak up for us ’ .
” Mrs Kershaw would go on to serve three stints as Mayor of Whitworth .
At the same time , she also represented Shawforth and Facit for 20 years on Rossendale council and Whitworth and part of Bacup at Lancashire county council , before standing down in 2004 .
But she remained involved in local politics and was a regular and outspoken contributor to the letters pages of both the Rochdale Observer and Rossendale Free Press .
Mrs Kershaw was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disgraced former Rochdale MP Cyril Smith .
Allegations of sexual abuse dogged Smith for a number of years , although he was never prosecuted during his lifetime .
Asked about the then unproven allegations following Smith ’ s death in 2010 , Mrs Pickup told the Daily Mirror : `` I do n't know to this day if it was true or not but it took a lot out of him.
” But when a subsequent expose and public inquiry found the former MP had in fact abused numerous boys over several decades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'felt physically sick that I believed him ' .
In later life Mrs Kershaw campaigned for more awareness of the deadly brain virus encephalitis , after she was diagnosed with the condition in 2011 .
She married her second husband , and fellow Whitworth councillor , Ron Pickup in 2000 .
Flags are flying at half mast over Whitworth town council offices to mark Mrs Kershaw ’ s death .

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Eileen Kershaw, mother of radio DJs and broadcasters Liz and Andy Kershaw, and a stalwart of local politics in and around Rochdale, has died aged 85.
Passionate and forthright, the former teacher was first elected as a Labour councillor in 1964 to represent Balderstone on the old Rochdale county borough council.
She went on to serve for 33 years on Whitworth town council, Rossendale council and Lancashire county council.
BBC Six Music host Liz announced her mum’s death on Twitter writing: “I posted this photo of me and my Mum in October and got so many lovely messages from you.
“Just got a call out of the blue to say she has gone.
“She was very frail but still a shock. But maybe it’s for the best as she couldn’t understand why we couldn’t visit her now.
“Cruel times.”
I posted this photo of me & my Mum in October and got so many lovely messages from you. Just got a call out of the blue to say she has gone. She was very frail but still a shock. But maybe it’s for the best as she couldn’t understand why we couldn’t visit her now. Cruel times. pic.twitter.com/T6zog3Ausa — Liz Kershaw (@LizKershawDJ) March 17, 2020
In a 2014 interview with the Rochdale Observer to mark her 50th year in politics Mrs Kershaw told how her socialist upbringing on the Rochdale estate of Falinge shaped her political beliefs.
She said: “I was born on The Mount, which is where all the Irish people settled at the start of the last century.
“My grandmother Mary Frost came over from Ireland in 1900 and she was the first socialist I ever came in contact with.
“She didn’t know she was a socialist, she never had a label. But she fed everyone and she housed everyone that she could.
“She opened a cook shop on Whitworth Road and made meat and potato pie, broth and rice pudding.
“People used to bring a dish and it was filled for sixpence no matter how big the plate was.
“That was the socialism I grew up with, helping everybody.
“When my grandmother came over to Rochdale she saw poverty and set about doing something about it, which is what I’ve been trying to do all my life as well.”
Mrs Kershaw entered local politics after attending a meeting staged by the Bishop of Salford, setting out the Catholic church’s opposition to axe the 11-plus exams and create the comprehensive school system.
Mrs Kershaw said: “We sat there for an hour listening to the Bishop ramble on about protecting interests of more able children and preserving grammar schools.
“I was seething and suddenly, even though I’d never spoke in public before, I leapt to my feet and told the Bishop that Catholic children were being short-changed and they needed a better deal.
“People started clapping and stamping their feet in support.
“When I got outside there was a crowd waiting for me and a couple came up to me and said ‘Eileen will you stand for the council, we need someone to speak up for us’.”
Mrs Kershaw would go on to serve three stints as Mayor of Whitworth.
At the same time, she also represented Shawforth and Facit for 20 years on Rossendale council and Whitworth and part of Bacup at Lancashire county council, before standing down in 2004.
But she remained involved in local politics and was a regular and outspoken contributor to the letters pages of both the Rochdale Observer and Rossendale Free Press.
Mrs Kershaw was also close friends with the late, disgraced former Rochdale MP Cyril Smith.
Allegations of sexual abuse dogged Smith for a number of years, although he was never prosecuted during his lifetime.
Asked about the then unproven allegations following Smith’s death in 2010, Mrs Pickup told the Daily Mirror : "I don't know to this day if it was true or not but it took a lot out of him.”
But when a subsequent expose and public inquiry found the former MP had in fact abused numerous boys over several decades Mrs Kershaw told The Times how she 'felt physically sick that I believed him'.
In later life Mrs Kershaw campaigned for more awareness of the deadly brain virus encephalitis, after she was diagnosed with the condition in 2011.
She married her second husband, and fellow Whitworth councillor, Ron Pickup in 2000.
Mr Pickup died aged 83 in 2015.
Flags are flying at half mast over Whitworth town council offices to mark Mrs Kershaw’s death.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Big Issue tells vendors they can no longer sell on the streets over coronavirus

The Big Issue has told its vendors they can no longer sell the magazine on the streets because of the 'coronavirus crisis ' .
Bosses said today the Covid-19 'lockdown ' would be 'devastating ' for its many hundreds of vendors , whose only incomes are from selling the magazine .
The founder of the Big Issue , Lord John Bird , said in a message on Twitter : `` It 's with a heavy heart , I have had to say to Big Issue vendors that they can no longer sell on the streets .
`` This is due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the safety and health and wellbing of all our vendors .
`` To keep The Big Issue alive and continue to support our vendors , you can support us in three ways . ''
Bosses urged readers to subscribe for three months online , order this week ’ s magazine from the Big Issue shop or make a one-off payment .
A message on The Big Issue 's website said : `` The Government has stated that we will be in lockdown for at least 12 weeks .
`` For our street vendors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Big Issue magazine , this will be devastating .
`` And no way for them to make a living .
`` Many of our vendors are homeless and living in vulnerable circumstances .
`` We need your urgent help to ensure they have ongoing access to support from The Big Issue at this extremely difficult time . ''
The Big Issue magazine launched in 1991 in response to a growing number of rough sleepers on the streets of London .
It 's mission is to dismantle poverty by creating opportunity and 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social investment business supporting enterprise .
Social distancing would need to happen for 'at least half the year ' to stop NHS intensive care units being overwhelmed , the Government 's scientific advisers said on Friday .
Meanwhile , hotels in central London will offer beds to rough sleepers to help protect them against coronavirus , it was announced today .
An initial trial will take place over the weekend , offering 300 rooms to vulnerable people known to homelessness charities .
The mayor 's office is working with Intercontinental Hotels Group ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a discounted rate , for the next 12 weeks .
Rough sleepers are significantly more likely to have underlying health conditions - including respiratory problems - than the wider population .
They are also far less likely to be able to follow Public Health England advice on self-isolation , social distancing and hand-washing .
Homelessness charities have warned the coronavirus pandemic could 'overwhelm ' them in an urgent letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson .
More than 30 have collectively written to the PM warning they face 'unprecedented challenges ' which will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t act fast .
The letter is signed by Centrepoint , a leading youth homelessness charity with a base in Manchester , DePaul , St Mungos Homeless Link and other regional homelessness organisations .
Together they urge the Prime Minister to provide an urgent package of financial support for homelessness accommodation services , mirroring the grants now available to businesses .
National homelessness charity Crisis has launched its In This Together campaign to raise funds to keep its services running during the pandemic .
The charity has set up an emergency grants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain , such as night shelters , continue to deliver vital services .
Crisis chief executive Jon Sparkes said : `` The generosity and resolve of the British public at this time is inspiring .
`` Now more than ever we value donations to keep our front-line services running and to support smaller , local homelessness charities with their emergency response in these unprecedented circumstances .
`` We know that with the public 's support we can protect people facing homelessness from the worst effects of this outbreak . ''

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The Big Issue has told its vendors they can no longer sell the magazine on the streets because of the 'coronavirus crisis'.
Bosses said today the Covid-19 'lockdown' would be 'devastating' for its many hundreds of vendors, whose only incomes are from selling the magazine.
The founder of the Big Issue, Lord John Bird, said in a message on Twitter: "It's with a heavy heart, I have had to say to Big Issue vendors that they can no longer sell on the streets.
"This is due to the coronavirus crisis, to ensure the safety and health and wellbing of all our vendors.
"To keep The Big Issue alive and continue to support our vendors, you can support us in three ways."
Bosses urged readers to subscribe for three months online, order this week’s magazine from the Big Issue shop or make a one-off payment.
(Image: Peter Harbour)
A message on The Big Issue's website said: "The Government has stated that we will be in lockdown for at least 12 weeks.
"For our street vendors, whose only income comes from selling The Big Issue magazine, this will be devastating.
"Deserted high streets. No customers.
"And no way for them to make a living.
"Many of our vendors are homeless and living in vulnerable circumstances.
"We need your urgent help to ensure they have ongoing access to support from The Big Issue at this extremely difficult time."
The Big Issue magazine launched in 1991 in response to a growing number of rough sleepers on the streets of London.
(Image: PA)
It's mission is to dismantle poverty by creating opportunity and 25 years on, it's now a social investment business supporting enterprise.
Social distancing would need to happen for 'at least half the year' to stop NHS intensive care units being overwhelmed, the Government's scientific advisers said on Friday.
Meanwhile, hotels in central London will offer beds to rough sleepers to help protect them against coronavirus, it was announced today.
An initial trial will take place over the weekend, offering 300 rooms to vulnerable people known to homelessness charities.
The mayor's office is working with Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) to block book rooms, at a discounted rate, for the next 12 weeks.
Rough sleepers are significantly more likely to have underlying health conditions - including respiratory problems - than the wider population.
They are also far less likely to be able to follow Public Health England advice on self-isolation, social distancing and hand-washing.
Homelessness charities have warned the coronavirus pandemic could 'overwhelm' them in an urgent letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
More than 30 have collectively written to the PM warning they face 'unprecedented challenges' which will 'overwhelm them' if the government doesn’t act fast.
The letter is signed by Centrepoint, a leading youth homelessness charity with a base in Manchester, DePaul, St Mungos Homeless Link and other regional homelessness organisations.
Together they urge the Prime Minister to provide an urgent package of financial support for homelessness accommodation services, mirroring the grants now available to businesses.
National homelessness charity Crisis has launched its In This Together campaign to raise funds to keep its services running during the pandemic.
The charity has set up an emergency grants scheme to help other homelessness charities across Britain, such as night shelters, continue to deliver vital services.
Crisis chief executive Jon Sparkes said: "The generosity and resolve of the British public at this time is inspiring.
"Now more than ever we value donations to keep our front-line services running and to support smaller, local homelessness charities with their emergency response in these unprecedented circumstances.
"We know that with the public's support we can protect people facing homelessness from the worst effects of this outbreak."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Liam Gallagher encourages us to wash our hands with a remix of Wonderwall

Singer Liam Gallagher has gifted fans with a new twist on one of Oasis ' biggest hits while encouraging people to wash their hands .
The Oasis legend shared a comical video of himself singing a remix of the classic anthem Wonderwall with some new words as he washed his hands at home .
`` Wash your hands , scrub your toes , scratch your a*** , pick your nose , '' he sang cheerily as he renamed the famous ballad 'Wonderwash ' in the light of the coronavirus pandemic .
He shared the black and white video of himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media with the words : `` New tune WONDERWASH c ’ mon you know LG x '' '' You don ’ t know how many people needed this x '' said one fan .
Other fans commented on the Mancunian music icon 's bushy beard , with one messaging 'shave ! '
`` Love you Liam !
!
!
Keep it up washing ur hands !
all we need to fight # CoronaVirus is WONDERWASH !
! ''
said another fan .
`` Number One single right there , '' said another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' commented another .
And another fan hailed Liam , from Burnage , as 'King of Quarantine . '
Liam , 47 , followed Wonderwash with an updated version of the Oasis 1994 single Supersonic from the Definitely Maybe album .
`` Here ’ s another one you might know .
It ’ s called SOAPERSONIC .
If you know the words wash along LG x '' he encouraged .
`` Oh it ’ s coming trust me , '' he reassured .
Liam was asked by another follower : `` Why are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parka in the house ? ''
To avoid catching and spreading coronavirus the NHS advises that people should wash their hands with soap and water often – and do this for at least 20 seconds , always wash hands when you get home or into work and use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available .
This week Liam called for older brother Noel to put Oasis , who split in 2009 , back together for a charity concert once the coronavirus threat passes .
`` Once this is put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back for a one-off gig rite for charity , '' he appealed .
`` C ’ mon Noel we can then go back to our amazing solo careers c ’ mon you know LG x ''

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Singer Liam Gallagher has gifted fans with a new twist on one of Oasis' biggest hits while encouraging people to wash their hands.
The Oasis legend shared a comical video of himself singing a remix of the classic anthem Wonderwall with some new words as he washed his hands at home.
"Wash your hands, scrub your toes, scratch your a***, pick your nose," he sang cheerily as he renamed the famous ballad 'Wonderwash' in the light of the coronavirus pandemic.
He shared the black and white video of himself wearing a bucket hat and sunglasses on social media with the words: "New tune WONDERWASH c’mon you know LG x"
"You don’t know how many people needed this x" said one fan.
Other fans commented on the Mancunian music icon 's bushy beard, with one messaging 'shave!'
(Image: PA)
"Love you Liam!!! Keep it up washing ur hands! all we need to fight #CoronaVirus is WONDERWASH!!" said another fan.
"Number One single right there," said another.
"This is a treasure," commented another.
And another fan hailed Liam, from Burnage, as 'King of Quarantine.'
Liam, 47, followed Wonderwash with an updated version of the Oasis 1994 single Supersonic from the Definitely Maybe album.
(Image: PA)
"Here’s another one you might know. It’s called SOAPERSONIC. If you know the words wash along LG x" he encouraged.
"DO CHAMPAGNE SOAPERNOVA," called one fan.
"Oh it’s coming trust me," he reassured.
Liam was asked by another follower: "Why are you wearing sunglasses, bucket and and parka in the house?"
"Coz I can," he batted back.
To avoid catching and spreading coronavirus the NHS advises that people should wash their hands with soap and water often – and do this for at least 20 seconds, always wash hands when you get home or into work and use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
This week Liam called for older brother Noel to put Oasis, who split in 2009, back together for a charity concert once the coronavirus threat passes.
"Once this is put to bed we need to get Oasis back for a one-off gig rite for charity," he appealed.
"C’mon Noel we can then go back to our amazing solo careers c’mon you know LG x"