themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--House blasted with gunshots in latest Cheetham Hill gang war violence

A house was blasted with two gunshots last night in the latest violence between warring gangs in Cheetham Hill .
Police were scrambled to Heath Street at around 8.55pm on Saturday to reports of shots fired .
Officers have confirmed evidence of two gunshots 'aimed at a house on the street ' , Greater Manchester Police said in a statement .
No one was injured .
Police said inquiries suggest the 'targeted ' attack is linked to an ongoing dispute between rival crime groups in the area .
'There is no threat to the wider public ' , GMP added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been a spate of shootings and machete attacks in Cheetham Hill and neighbouring Higher Broughton .
The root cause of the feud is believed to be a drugs turf war .
Earlier this week , a 17-year-old boy was arrested on drugs offences after police found a quantity of heroin and crack cocaine during a vehicle stop in the Crumpsall area .
A response codenamed Operation Haemus has been running since last year in a bid to to contain the violence .
Tonight , police said they would also be imposing a Section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and search ' powers until 1.30pm on Monday , September 14 .
It means officers can stop someone within a certain area without suspicion .
Superintendent Helen Caldbeck said : `` Officers in the City of Manchester North district have been working tirelessly with local partners and community groups to reduce the number of incidents we have been encountering in the Cheetham Hill area .
`` It is important that anyone who witnessed the incident last night , or has any information in relation to it , comes forward and helps ensure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for it .
`` While this is a dispute between two groups and these attacks have been targeted , it is very troubling for the local community when these incidents occur and I want to reassure them that there will be an increased police presence enforcing these powers to protect the public .
`` The stop and search tactic is one we enforce when absolutely necessary and it is one of many tools of prevention at our disposal that we can implement as part of this complex operation .
`` I thank the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to talk to the police in their neighbourhood , the local authority , or representatives in the community should they have any concerns – knowing information will be treated with the strictest confidence . ''
Anyone with information should call 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 2944 of 12/09/2020 .
Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A house was blasted with two gunshots last night in the latest violence between warring gangs in Cheetham Hill.
Police were scrambled to Heath Street at around 8.55pm on Saturday to reports of shots fired.
Officers have confirmed evidence of two gunshots 'aimed at a house on the street', Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.
No one was injured.
Police said inquiries suggest the 'targeted' attack is linked to an ongoing dispute between rival crime groups in the area.
'There is no threat to the wider public', GMP added.
Since September last year there has been a spate of shootings and machete attacks in Cheetham Hill and neighbouring Higher Broughton.
The root cause of the feud is believed to be a drugs turf war.
Earlier this week, a 17-year-old boy was arrested on drugs offences after police found a quantity of heroin and crack cocaine during a vehicle stop in the Crumpsall area.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A response codenamed Operation Haemus has been running since last year in a bid to to contain the violence.
Tonight, police said they would also be imposing a Section 60 order that gives them enhanced 'stop and search' powers until 1.30pm on Monday, September 14.
It means officers can stop someone within a certain area without suspicion.
Superintendent Helen Caldbeck said: "Officers in the City of Manchester North district have been working tirelessly with local partners and community groups to reduce the number of incidents we have been encountering in the Cheetham Hill area.
"It is important that anyone who witnessed the incident last night, or has any information in relation to it, comes forward and helps ensure that those responsible for this are held accountable for it.
"While this is a dispute between two groups and these attacks have been targeted, it is very troubling for the local community when these incidents occur and I want to reassure them that there will be an increased police presence enforcing these powers to protect the public.
"The stop and search tactic is one we enforce when absolutely necessary and it is one of many tools of prevention at our disposal that we can implement as part of this complex operation.
"I thank the public for their co-operation and encourage them to talk to the police in their neighbourhood, the local authority, or representatives in the community should they have any concerns – knowing information will be treated with the strictest confidence."
Anyone with information should call 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 2944 of 12/09/2020. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Adam Thomas quits booze after turning sober changed his twin Scott's life

Adam Thomas has quit alcohol after turning sober changed his twin Scott 's life for the better .
The former Emmerdale actor and I 'm A Celebrity 2016 finalist says he made the decision after seeing the benefits reaped by his twin .
Adam , 32 , says he found he was n't drinking for enjoyment anymore but to escape the 'stress and worries of life . '
The Manchester actor , who played Adam Barton in the ITV soap Emmerdale from 2009 until January 2018 , explained on his Instagram that former Love Island star Scott was his inspiration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve been pondering on the idea for quite some time now .
`` Just seeing the benefits and how it has literally changed my brothers life , and specially my mums @ gail.rebecca ( give her a follow she ’ ll buzz off it haha ) ...
I 'm going to give it a go . ''
He explained : `` Not that I ’ m an alcoholic but I do love a tipple now and then ... but not for enjoyment anymore which is the scary bit , but more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of life itself . ''
The father-of-two told followers that he 's set himself the goal of six months sober after deciding 'enough is enough . '
`` I ’ ve tried a few times to do it before , but this time I wanted to just put it out there , just so I know I ’ ve got to stick to it this time , '' he said .
`` I know it ’ s not going to be easy but it will be worth it ... well it better had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from today ... if I don ’ t look like @ scott.thomas at the end of this I give up . ''
Scott , who was a contestant on the ITV2 dating show in 2016 , was delighted with his twin 's announcement last week .
`` Wow didn ’ t expect this on a Monday night ! ''
he replied with a love heart emoji .
`` So proud of you my brother let ’ s do this together !
Twin power xxx '' Former Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
I ’ m eight months sober and feel incredible !
Excited for you xx '' And singer Fleur East cheered : `` Yes bro !
You ’ ve got this . ''
Scott recently updated fans on his sober journey after eight months without a drink .
In a video shared on his Instagram he said the life-changing decision has enabled him to reach his full potential after 'operating on half a tank . '
`` I would never in my life last year envisage being sober for eight months , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I say that , as if I was an alcoholic , because I do n't necessarily think I was .
`` I think the whole reason I wanted to stop drinking was because I wanted to reach my potential and I wanted to operate at my best .
`` I was n't drinking every day or every week .
I 'd even just drink once a month , but there was underlying sense for me that I was n't reaching my potential and I was wasting time and it really was getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Life now is so much more productive .
It 's gone the complete other way .
`` I 've literally become addicted to self development .
I 'm learning something new every single day , I 'm pushing myself to my limits every single day .
`` I 've got a coach for everything mow .
I 've got a boxing coach , I 've got a business coach , I still see my therapist , '' I 've got a yoga instructor , I 've just took on Reiki .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you 're constantly trying to improve and develop . ''
He added : `` In a way I feel like all these years , we 're talking a long time I think I 've been drinking since I was about 15 .
`` Once you stop drinking you become enlightened because your mind is working in a different way , you 're functioning in a different way and you 're just operating at your best . ''
Scott admits that his journey has been tough .
`` You never get away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I used to escape all the time , it was escapism for me .
`` Now you 're with yourself all the time , getting to know yourself and sometimes it can be tough .
`` But also I feel that 's where the most growth takes place because you really get to think about what you want from life , what you want and where you 're going . ''
PR firm director Scott says he 's seen changes in his business and personal life .
On holiday in Greece with friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the table ' if he had a drink .
But instead he enjoyed the feeling of growth in 'being a little bit awkward . '
`` I 'm not saying I 'm never going to drink again but the journey is about pure growth , '' he said .
In a candid Instagram post in June Scott said that although he didn ’ t drink often , when he did he would 'take it too far and become a different person . '
He told followers he had battled with this for years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of last year Scott decided to go teetotal for 12 months after realising it had affected his work .
He booked a holiday to Abu Dhabi on his own and 'had a serious word ' with himself .
He recalled about the pivotal moment in his life when he took control : `` I booked a holiday to Abu Dhabi on my own and had a serious word with myself over there .
`` Picked up a pebble and stood in the sea and swore to myself I ’ d do 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought but I was listening to Denzel Washington on repeat 'to achieve something you ’ ve never had , you have to do something you ’ ve never done ! '
Scott , who earlier this year went on an incredible journey with Adam , their older brother Ryan and dad Dougie to learn about their Indian heritage for the ITV documentary Mancs in Mumbai , continued : `` I 'm not sitting here preaching to people about not drinking because I was different it was a weakness of mine .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do have a problem in your life that ’ s holding you back only YOU can get on top of it and yes it won ’ t be easy .
`` But trust me when you do you will reap all the rewards . ''

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Adam Thomas has quit alcohol after turning sober changed his twin Scott's life for the better.
The former Emmerdale actor and I'm A Celebrity 2016 finalist says he made the decision after seeing the benefits reaped by his twin.
Adam, 32, says he found he wasn't drinking for enjoyment anymore but to escape the 'stress and worries of life.'
The Manchester actor, who played Adam Barton in the ITV soap Emmerdale from 2009 until January 2018, explained on his Instagram that former Love Island star Scott was his inspiration.
He wrote: "Ok so I’ve been pondering on the idea for quite some time now.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Just seeing the benefits and how it has literally changed my brothers life, and specially my mums @gail.rebecca (give her a follow she’ll buzz off it haha) ... I'm going to give it a go."
He explained: "Not that I’m an alcoholic but I do love a tipple now and then ... but not for enjoyment anymore which is the scary bit, but more for escape from the stress and worries of life itself."
The father-of-two told followers that he's set himself the goal of six months sober after deciding 'enough is enough.'
"I’ve tried a few times to do it before, but this time I wanted to just put it out there, just so I know I’ve got to stick to it this time," he said.
"I know it’s not going to be easy but it will be worth it ... well it better had be.
"Six months sober starting from today ... if I don’t look like @scott.thomas at the end of this I give up."
Scott, who was a contestant on the ITV2 dating show in 2016, was delighted with his twin's announcement last week.
"Wow didn’t expect this on a Monday night!" he replied with a love heart emoji.
"So proud of you my brother let’s do this together! Twin power xxx"
Adam received a raft of support from followers.
Former Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw said: "You’ve got this!!! I’m eight months sober and feel incredible! Excited for you xx"
And singer Fleur East cheered: "Yes bro! You’ve got this."
Scott recently updated fans on his sober journey after eight months without a drink.
In a video shared on his Instagram he said the life-changing decision has enabled him to reach his full potential after 'operating on half a tank.'
"I would never in my life last year envisage being sober for eight months," he said.
"I feel weird when I say that, as if I was an alcoholic, because I don't necessarily think I was.
"I think the whole reason I wanted to stop drinking was because I wanted to reach my potential and I wanted to operate at my best.
"I wasn't drinking every day or every week. I'd even just drink once a month, but there was underlying sense for me that I wasn't reaching my potential and I was wasting time and it really was getting to me."
He continued: "Life now is so much more productive. It's gone the complete other way.
"I've literally become addicted to self development. I'm learning something new every single day, I'm pushing myself to my limits every single day.
"I've got a coach for everything mow. I've got a boxing coach, I've got a business coach, I still see my therapist,
"I've got a yoga instructor, I've just took on Reiki.
"That's where your mind is at, you're constantly trying to improve and develop."
He added: "In a way I feel like all these years, we're talking a long time I think I've been drinking since I was about 15.
"I've been operating on half a tank.
"Once you stop drinking you become enlightened because your mind is working in a different way, you're functioning in a different way and you're just operating at your best."
Scott admits that his journey has been tough.
(Image: ITV)
"You never get away from yourself," he said.
"I used to escape all the time, it was escapism for me.
"Now you're with yourself all the time, getting to know yourself and sometimes it can be tough.
"But also I feel that's where the most growth takes place because you really get to think about what you want from life, what you want and where you're going."
PR firm director Scott says he's seen changes in his business and personal life.
On holiday in Greece with friends he realised he'd usually be 'running the table' if he had a drink.
But instead he enjoyed the feeling of growth in 'being a little bit awkward.'
"I'm not saying I'm never going to drink again but the journey is about pure growth," he said.
In a candid Instagram post in June Scott said that although he didn’t drink often, when he did he would 'take it too far and become a different person.'
He told followers he had battled with this for years and saw a therapist.
At the end of last year Scott decided to go teetotal for 12 months after realising it had affected his work.
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He booked a holiday to Abu Dhabi on his own and 'had a serious word' with himself.
He recalled about the pivotal moment in his life when he took control: "I booked a holiday to Abu Dhabi on my own and had a serious word with myself over there.
"Picked up a pebble and stood in the sea and swore to myself I’d do 12 months.
"It was a scary thought but I was listening to Denzel Washington on repeat 'to achieve something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done!'
Scott, who earlier this year went on an incredible journey with Adam, their older brother Ryan and dad Dougie to learn about their Indian heritage for the ITV documentary Mancs in Mumbai, continued: "I'm not sitting here preaching to people about not drinking because I was different it was a weakness of mine.
"But what I am saying is of you do have a problem in your life that’s holding you back only YOU can get on top of it and yes it won’t be easy.
"But trust me when you do you will reap all the rewards."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Neville issues firm defence of Man United forward Mason Greenwood

Gary Neville has issued a firm defence of Mason Greenwood and taken aim at the reports about the youngster inhaling laughing gas .
Greenwood has been forced to apologise for his `` poor judgement '' after footage emerged of the Manchester United forward apparently inhaling laughing gas .
The 18-year-old appeared to breathe in nitrous oxide from a balloon in a video reportedly filmed a number of weeks ago .
The footage emerged in a national newspaper this weekend and is the second time in a week Greenwood has been the source of controversy .
Greenwood was sent home from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines , an incident for which he also had to apologise for his actions .
But when asked about the incident on Sky Sports about of Tottenham vs Everton , Neville took aim at the reporters claiming they are a “ step too far ” .
“ I feel a little uncomfortable .
I think last week completely accepted that it was a big story with England , whilst he ’ s in the England hotel , it is in the public interest , ” the former United defender said .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with things where you feel like someone is being victimised .
“ I feel like this morning 's story off the back of last week , he 's a young boy , it takes it into a place where I begin to get a little discomfort .
“ If you remember a couple of years ago when Raheem Sterling had to speak out about he felt he was being victimised by certain sections of the media .
“ I am getting to that place now where what 's that going to do this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not going to help anybody .
“ It is not in the public interest .
People may think it is , free press .
We agree with it , but we know ultimately that these stories can have significant damage on people .
“ For me I feel a little bit uncomfortable with that one this morning.
” Neville continued : “ The club will rally around him , his team-mates will rally around him and the supporters ... well if there were 70,000 fans in a stadium today they would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be fair , that is what every club 's supporters do with their players , especially one of their own .
Which obviously Mason Greenwood is .
“ I love him as a player and we know full well as young lads up and down this country whether they are football players or learning about law , or learning about accountancy , or a plumber or electrician , they make mistakes .
“ They do things that they should n't do .
But to have it scrutinised to a level beyond what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I believe , this morning .
“ Last week I got it .
We have coronavirus issues and he needs to take his clip around the ear for that , but this one was a step too far for me !
”

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Gary Neville has issued a firm defence of Mason Greenwood and taken aim at the reports about the youngster inhaling laughing gas.
Greenwood has been forced to apologise for his "poor judgement" after footage emerged of the Manchester United forward apparently inhaling laughing gas.
The 18-year-old appeared to breathe in nitrous oxide from a balloon in a video reportedly filmed a number of weeks ago.
The footage emerged in a national newspaper this weekend and is the second time in a week Greenwood has been the source of controversy.
Greenwood was sent home from England duty last week after breaching Covid-19 guidelines, an incident for which he also had to apologise for his actions.
But when asked about the incident on Sky Sports about of Tottenham vs Everton, Neville took aim at the reporters claiming they are a “step too far”.
“I feel a little uncomfortable. I think last week completely accepted that it was a big story with England, whilst he’s in the England hotel, it is in the public interest,” the former United defender said.
"But at what point do we feel uncomfortable with things where you feel like someone is being victimised.
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“I feel like this morning's story off the back of last week, he's a young boy, it takes it into a place where I begin to get a little discomfort.
“If you remember a couple of years ago when Raheem Sterling had to speak out about he felt he was being victimised by certain sections of the media.
“I am getting to that place now where what's that going to do this morning to help that boy? It is not going to help anybody.
“It is not in the public interest. People may think it is, free press. We agree with it, but we know ultimately that these stories can have significant damage on people.
“For me I feel a little bit uncomfortable with that one this morning.”
Neville continued: “The club will rally around him, his team-mates will rally around him and the supporters... well if there were 70,000 fans in a stadium today they would be signing his name nonstop.
“Because to be fair, that is what every club's supporters do with their players, especially one of their own. Which obviously Mason Greenwood is.
“I love him as a player and we know full well as young lads up and down this country whether they are football players or learning about law, or learning about accountancy, or a plumber or electrician, they make mistakes.
“They do things that they shouldn't do. But to have it scrutinised to a level beyond what I believe is helpful is what happened, I believe, this morning.
“Last week I got it. We have coronavirus issues and he needs to take his clip around the ear for that, but this one was a step too far for me!”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Five Manchester retirement homes getting 'queer makeover' as part of new project

A group of artists are partnering with older persons ’ housing services across Greater Manchester in order to create work encouraging more inclusivity within sheltered housing and independent living schemes .
The Back In The Closet project by LGBT Foundation will see an artist work directly with staff and residents at a Manchester housing scheme to create an 'artistic response ' to the experiences of residents .
Artists taking part in the residency include Trafford-based visual artist Jez Dolan , storyteller Lauren Sagar , filmmaker Anna Raczynski and visual artist Tamzin Forster .
Artists Rachel Anderson and Cis O ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Idle Woman , a collaborative project focused on creating vibrant spaces for women through sculpture and performance .
“ My practice as an artist is focused around queerness , identity and history , often through telling stories , ” artist Jez Dolan explains of his involvement in the project .
“ The Back in the Closet project has a real resonance with my ongoing work , and I ’ m really excited about the opportunity of sharing my practice with older LGBTQIA+ people living in residential settings .
“ As an older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collaborating with communities of people and sharing our stories and shared histories , and looking at how we can make often unheard voices heard and appreciated.
” Read more of today 's stories here During September , each artist will spend a minimum of eight days remotely working with their partnered scheme .
Calico Homes , One Manchester , Trafford Housing Trust and Great Places Housing Group are all taking part in the project , which is in partnership with HouseProud and Great Places at Greater Manchester Combined Authority .
Cllr Brenda Warrington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Age-Friendly and Equalities , said she hoped the project would lead to more ‘ dignified and inclusive housing ’ from housing associations .
“ A survey in 2014 reported that two thirds of care home staff said there was not a single resident who was openly lesbian , gay , bisexual or trans where they worked , ” Cllr Warrington said .
“ We know this can not be true and points to the fact that many older LGBT+ people feel uncomfortable and unable to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this scheme and by using art , residents and staff will have the chance to be creative and I look forward to seeing the end results.
” Launched last year by Sir Ian McKellen , LGBT Foundation ’ s Pride in Ageing programme was set up after growing concerns that many LGBT+ people over the age of 50 are living in isolation and regularly face discrimination .
During Manchester Pride , drag artist Cheddar Gorgeous joined Pride in Ageing to host virtual LGBT History quizzes and make-up tutorials specifically for the over-50 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manager at LGBT Foundation , said he hoped the Back In The Closet project would help Manchester ’ s older LGBT+ community feel heard .
“ Pride in Ageing aims to make Greater Manchester one of the best places to grow older as a LGBT+ person , and ensuring that people feel safe and comfortable to be open about their sexual orientation or trans status in the housing scheme in which they live is a huge part of achieving this , ” he added .
“ We are incredibly excited to be working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from across the North West and a network of housing providers across Greater Manchester on these residencies , which though creative practise will open up new conversations around LGBT+ visibility in retirement schemes .
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A group of artists are partnering with older persons’ housing services across Greater Manchester in order to create work encouraging more inclusivity within sheltered housing and independent living schemes.
The Back In The Closet project by LGBT Foundation will see an artist work directly with staff and residents at a Manchester housing scheme to create an 'artistic response' to the experiences of residents.
Artists taking part in the residency include Trafford-based visual artist Jez Dolan, storyteller Lauren Sagar, filmmaker Anna Raczynski and visual artist Tamzin Forster.
Artists Rachel Anderson and Cis O’Boyle will also be involved as part of Idle Woman, a collaborative project focused on creating vibrant spaces for women through sculpture and performance.
“My practice as an artist is focused around queerness, identity and history, often through telling stories,” artist Jez Dolan explains of his involvement in the project.
(Image: Jez Dolan)
“The Back in the Closet project has a real resonance with my ongoing work, and I’m really excited about the opportunity of sharing my practice with older LGBTQIA+ people living in residential settings.
“As an older artist I’m looking forward to collaborating with communities of people and sharing our stories and shared histories, and looking at how we can make often unheard voices heard and appreciated.”
During September, each artist will spend a minimum of eight days remotely working with their partnered scheme.
Calico Homes, One Manchester, Trafford Housing Trust and Great Places Housing Group are all taking part in the project, which is in partnership with HouseProud and Great Places at Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Cllr Brenda Warrington, Greater Manchester’s Lead for Age-Friendly and Equalities, said she hoped the project would lead to more ‘dignified and inclusive housing’ from housing associations.
“A survey in 2014 reported that two thirds of care home staff said there was not a single resident who was openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans where they worked,” Cllr Warrington said.
“We know this cannot be true and points to the fact that many older LGBT+ people feel uncomfortable and unable to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity.
(Image: Simon Davies/LGBT Foundation)
“We can learn a lot through this scheme and by using art, residents and staff will have the chance to be creative and I look forward to seeing the end results.”
Launched last year by Sir Ian McKellen, LGBT Foundation’s Pride in Ageing programme was set up after growing concerns that many LGBT+ people over the age of 50 are living in isolation and regularly face discrimination.
During Manchester Pride, drag artist Cheddar Gorgeous joined Pride in Ageing to host virtual LGBT History quizzes and make-up tutorials specifically for the over-50's.
Lawrie Roberts, Pride in Ageing Manager at LGBT Foundation, said he hoped the Back In The Closet project would help Manchester’s older LGBT+ community feel heard.
“Pride in Ageing aims to make Greater Manchester one of the best places to grow older as a LGBT+ person, and ensuring that people feel safe and comfortable to be open about their sexual orientation or trans status in the housing scheme in which they live is a huge part of achieving this,” he added.
“We are incredibly excited to be working with a group of hugely talented artists from across the North West and a network of housing providers across Greater Manchester on these residencies, which though creative practise will open up new conversations around LGBT+ visibility in retirement schemes.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Alarming data shows staggering cost of social distancing to theatres

One of Manchester 's leading arts centres has highlighted the staggering impact social distancing - and empty theatre seats - is having on its finances .
HOME has had to take more than 700 seats out of action across its theatre and cinema to comply with social distancing measures .
The First Street centre says each seat has a potential income of £130 per week under pre-Covid conditions .
It means the arts centre is losing out on up to £91,000 every single week .
While theatres in most parts of the country were permitted by the government to reopen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so far .
The Theatres Trust says social distancing rules - which mean many venues will have to operate at about 30pc of their full capacities - make it not 'economically viable ' to stage performances again .
HOME says its current capacity is about 25-30pc of its pre-Covid levels .
It was one of the first live event venues to reopen in Manchester , but is dealing with a huge shortfall in income .
The charity has this week launched a new Empty Seats campaign to highlight the issue , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The campaign shows a row of cinema seats each dressed up to represent alternative job roles - including a bartender , a tradesman and an office worker - to demonstrate that seats are useless without an audience member .
Roisin Joyce , HOME ’ s director of development , said : `` We ’ re so excited to be reopening our building to the public – but the arts are still facing one of the most pressing challenges we have ever known .
`` Reopening our doors comes with a huge financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve had to take 700 of our theatre and cinema seats off sale to enable us to socially distance our audiences .
`` We ’ re launching this campaign with the message that an empty seat is just that – it can ’ t perform any other function for us , be that pulling a pint in our bar , selling a ticket at box office or assisting our technicians with their lighting rig .
`` An empty seat is worth up to £130 per week – and so we are asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenge of helping us make up that shortfall until we ’ re back to full capacity .
`` The reaction to our Coronavirus Response Fund was amazing – we hope to inspire the same incredible generosity until we can once again fill our empty seats . ''
HOME 's cinema , bar and restaurant are back open with social distancing measures in place , with the theatre set to welcome back audiences from mid-October .
For now , the theatre space has been turned into a temporary cinema screen .
The arts centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sold out , but despite a clear public appetite it 's facing a 'major challenge ' .
Donations can be made online at www.homemcr.org , by phone or by contactless payment in-person at HOME .

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One of Manchester's leading arts centres has highlighted the staggering impact social distancing - and empty theatre seats - is having on its finances.
HOME has had to take more than 700 seats out of action across its theatre and cinema to comply with social distancing measures.
The First Street centre says each seat has a potential income of £130 per week under pre-Covid conditions.
It means the arts centre is losing out on up to £91,000 every single week.
While theatres in most parts of the country were permitted by the government to reopen from August 15, very few have so far.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The Theatres Trust says social distancing rules - which mean many venues will have to operate at about 30pc of their full capacities - make it not 'economically viable' to stage performances again.
HOME says its current capacity is about 25-30pc of its pre-Covid levels.
It was one of the first live event venues to reopen in Manchester, but is dealing with a huge shortfall in income.
The charity has this week launched a new Empty Seats campaign to highlight the issue, and the impact it's having on the sector.
The campaign shows a row of cinema seats each dressed up to represent alternative job roles - including a bartender, a tradesman and an office worker - to demonstrate that seats are useless without an audience member.
Roisin Joyce, HOME’s director of development, said: "We’re so excited to be reopening our building to the public – but the arts are still facing one of the most pressing challenges we have ever known.
"Reopening our doors comes with a huge financial risk, caused by the fact we’ve had to take 700 of our theatre and cinema seats off sale to enable us to socially distance our audiences.
"We’re launching this campaign with the message that an empty seat is just that – it can’t perform any other function for us, be that pulling a pint in our bar, selling a ticket at box office or assisting our technicians with their lighting rig.
"An empty seat is worth up to £130 per week – and so we are asking the public to step up to the challenge of helping us make up that shortfall until we’re back to full capacity.
"The reaction to our Coronavirus Response Fund was amazing – we hope to inspire the same incredible generosity until we can once again fill our empty seats."
HOME's cinema, bar and restaurant are back open with social distancing measures in place, with the theatre set to welcome back audiences from mid-October.
For now, the theatre space has been turned into a temporary cinema screen.
The arts centre said many of its weekend screenings have sold out, but despite a clear public appetite it's facing a 'major challenge'.
Donations can be made online at www.homemcr.org, by phone or by contactless payment in-person at HOME.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Emotional moment care home resident reunites with family after coronavirus

An 89-year-old man who was dealt a terrifying coronavirus diagnosis has finally reunited with his family .
And the emotional moment he saw his loved ones again after months apart has been caught on camera .
Alan Rawsthorne , a retired police investigator with 32 years service in Greater Manchester Police , waged a battle with coronavirus in March .
Alan 's fight was a frightening one , fearing he had been handed a death sentence as the virus began to take more and more lives by the day .
`` I did n't know what I 'd got , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought I might be a gonner , '' explained Alan .
But on the brink of tragedy , the former police officer 's story took an inspirational turn as he vowed to beat the deadly disease .
`` I was determined to get better , '' said Alan .
`` I beat other things in my life , I had to carry on and beat this . ''
As the pandemic spiralled and the death toll climbed across the country , care homes everywhere were forced to implement new measures to try and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus - including the Lakeside Care Home in Wigan , where Alan lives .
`` During the pandemic , we had to put restrictions into place , '' said Kim Jones , the registered manager for Lakeside 's sister home , Worthington Care Home .
`` We had to restrict visits completely to emergency visits only . ''
This stopped Alan from seeing his loved ones and , facing a fight for his life , made him fear he would never be able to again .
`` It does affect you because you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks now and they ca n't come in , '' said Alan .
`` You do worry a little bit that you 're never going to see them again . ''
In the wake of the pandemic , a special visitation lodge was constructed at the care home .
The facility enables families and residents of the two sister homes 'to be together safely ' , say bosses , after care homes and elderly people have been noted as among the most vulnerable to virus outbreaks .
And after a miracle recovery , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lodge bearing his name - The Rawsthorne Retreat .
But there was another happy surprise in store .
After cutting the ribbon for the new facility with a triumphant , Wigan-style ' I declare this building open , eh ' , Alan made his way inside to find his beloved niece waiting for him behind the Perspex screen .
`` There were tears all around as care home staff acknowledged just how incredible a moment it was , and will be for many other care home residents , '' Lakeside workers said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , explained what is inside the lodge , saying : `` The lodge is a safe and secure place for family and friends to visit their residents .
`` It 's got two living rooms , so the resident will sit in one and the families will sit in the other .
`` It 's a way of communication and seeing their family and reuniting .
It 's a way of putting smiles on people 's faces . ''
Alan added : `` When the family come to see me , you get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you look forward to it .
It does make a big difference , I really miss the family . ''
The lodge promises a 'whole new way of living ' for the most at-risk people who have had to go without seeing their family for months .

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An 89-year-old man who was dealt a terrifying coronavirus diagnosis has finally reunited with his family.
And the emotional moment he saw his loved ones again after months apart has been caught on camera.
Alan Rawsthorne, a retired police investigator with 32 years service in Greater Manchester Police, waged a battle with coronavirus in March.
(Image: Millennium Care Homes)
Alan's fight was a frightening one, fearing he had been handed a death sentence as the virus began to take more and more lives by the day.
"I didn't know what I'd got, I started feeling really unwell. I thought I might be a gonner," explained Alan.
But on the brink of tragedy, the former police officer's story took an inspirational turn as he vowed to beat the deadly disease.
"I was determined to get better," said Alan. "I beat other things in my life, I had to carry on and beat this."
As the pandemic spiralled and the death toll climbed across the country, care homes everywhere were forced to implement new measures to try and keep residents and staff safe from the virus - including the Lakeside Care Home in Wigan, where Alan lives.
"During the pandemic, we had to put restrictions into place," said Kim Jones, the registered manager for Lakeside's sister home, Worthington Care Home.
"We had to restrict visits completely to emergency visits only."
(Image: Millennium Care Homes)
This stopped Alan from seeing his loved ones and, facing a fight for his life, made him fear he would never be able to again.
"It does affect you because you've not seen anyone for a few weeks now and they can't come in," said Alan.
"You do worry a little bit that you're never going to see them again."
In the wake of the pandemic, a special visitation lodge was constructed at the care home.
The facility enables families and residents of the two sister homes 'to be together safely', say bosses, after care homes and elderly people have been noted as among the most vulnerable to virus outbreaks.
And after a miracle recovery, Alan had the honour of opening the lodge bearing his name - The Rawsthorne Retreat.
But there was another happy surprise in store.
(Image: Millennium Care Homes)
After cutting the ribbon for the new facility with a triumphant , Wigan-style 'I declare this building open, eh', Alan made his way inside to find his beloved niece waiting for him behind the Perspex screen.
"There were tears all around as care home staff acknowledged just how incredible a moment it was, and will be for many other care home residents," Lakeside workers said.
Ash, the activities co-ordinator for Lakeside, explained what is inside the lodge, saying: "The lodge is a safe and secure place for family and friends to visit their residents.
"It's got two living rooms, so the resident will sit in one and the families will sit in the other.
"It's a way of communication and seeing their family and reuniting. It's a way of putting smiles on people's faces."
(Image: Millennium Care Homes)
Alan added: "When the family come to see me, you get a bit excited that they're coming and you look forward to it. It does make a big difference, I really miss the family."
The lodge promises a 'whole new way of living' for the most at-risk people who have had to go without seeing their family for months.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Teen given final chance to ‘start life again’ after breaking into flat

An 18-year-old man has been given a last chance by a judge to ‘ break free ’ from his criminal offending after burgling a flat , stealing a phone - and being caught with cannabis .
Talha Chaudhry was caught red-handed by the police after climbing into a ground floor residential flat window in Salford .
After a quick search he was found with 17 wraps of cannabis , Minshull Street Crown Court heard .
Officers conducted a search of his campervan located on his parents driveway - inside they found a further 175g of cannabis , including skunk cannabis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty to burglary and possession of cannabis with intent to supply .
However , it was said that he had been ‘ groomed ’ by an organised criminal group and was employed as a drug runner .
Greater Manchester Police were said to have a record of Chaudhry stating that he had been ‘ assaulted , bullied and exploited ’ by the group , and had been burgling to fund his drug addiction and alleviate his debts to them .
Today Chaudhry was sentenced to two years detention in a young offenders institution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told him : “ you have every opportunity to break free and start your life again ” .
Outlining the facts of the case , prosecutor Alistair Reid said the burglary took place on April 20 this year at around 7am .
“ He was seen gaining entry to a residential flat through the ground floor window , ” Mr Reid said .
“ Police were called and immediately attended and he was arrested .
“ When he was searched they found he was in possession of cannabis , he had 17 snap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A search was conducted in a camper van located on the driveway of his parents ' address .
“ There was 175g of cannabis , some of it was skunk cannabis .
“ The defendant was also found in possession of an Apple iPhone , he confirmed whilst he was at the Magistrates court that the phone was stolen during the course of the burglary.
” In a victim personal statement , the home owner said : “ I ’ m annoyed that someone has been in my house and through my things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I was absent at the time , but my daughter lives there too and she ’ s too scared to be left there on her own.
” Chaudhry was said to have 17 convictions for 31 offences , this was said to be his third conviction for burglary .
It was also said that he was previously known to the police as a drug runner for an organised criminal group and that he had been subject to assaults and bullying and exploitation .
Mitigating , his defence lawyer Nicholas Flanagan said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the position he is in .
“ He is someone who lacks the emotional intelligence to extract himself from that situation .
“ His cannabis use has reduced to zero .
“ He is motivated to comply and is highly motivated to avoid being in prison.
” Sentencing him to a suspended sentence , Judge Paul Lawton told him : “ You were groomed , and it is accepted by the police and experts in that field , that you were groomed by an organised criminal group into criminal behaviour at an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offences to further your own drug addiction and debts that you owed to that group , and you continued to do these crimes for others that were more criminally sophisticated than you .
“ This is your third conviction for burglary .
“ If you continue to commit criminal behaviour after being removed from their influence and one you are subject to more stable influences from your parents and the probation service , you will be going to the young offenders institution for two years .
“ You are only 18 , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and start your life again .
“ I ’ m not sure the planets will ever align in this way again .
”

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An 18-year-old man has been given a last chance by a judge to ‘break free’ from his criminal offending after burgling a flat, stealing a phone - and being caught with cannabis.
Talha Chaudhry was caught red-handed by the police after climbing into a ground floor residential flat window in Salford.
After a quick search he was found with 17 wraps of cannabis, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
Officers conducted a search of his campervan located on his parents driveway - inside they found a further 175g of cannabis, including skunk cannabis.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Chaudhry, of Prestwich, pleaded guilty to burglary and possession of cannabis with intent to supply.
However, it was said that he had been ‘groomed’ by an organised criminal group and was employed as a drug runner.
Greater Manchester Police were said to have a record of Chaudhry stating that he had been ‘assaulted, bullied and exploited’ by the group, and had been burgling to fund his drug addiction and alleviate his debts to them.
Today Chaudhry was sentenced to two years detention in a young offenders institution suspended for two years after a judge told him: “you have every opportunity to break free and start your life again”.
Outlining the facts of the case, prosecutor Alistair Reid said the burglary took place on April 20 this year at around 7am.
“He was seen gaining entry to a residential flat through the ground floor window,” Mr Reid said.
“Police were called and immediately attended and he was arrested.
“When he was searched they found he was in possession of cannabis, he had 17 snap bags and a cannabis cigarette.
“The total weight was 14.9g.
“A search was conducted in a camper van located on the driveway of his parents' address.
“There was 175g of cannabis, some of it was skunk cannabis.
“The defendant was also found in possession of an Apple iPhone, he confirmed whilst he was at the Magistrates court that the phone was stolen during the course of the burglary.”
In a victim personal statement, the home owner said: “I’m annoyed that someone has been in my house and through my things. I don’t feel safe. I was absent at the time, but my daughter lives there too and she’s too scared to be left there on her own.”
Chaudhry was said to have 17 convictions for 31 offences, this was said to be his third conviction for burglary.
It was also said that he was previously known to the police as a drug runner for an organised criminal group and that he had been subject to assaults and bullying and exploitation.
Mitigating, his defence lawyer Nicholas Flanagan said: “The defendant wholly appreciates the severity of the position he is in.
“He is someone who lacks the emotional intelligence to extract himself from that situation.
“His cannabis use has reduced to zero.
“He is motivated to comply and is highly motivated to avoid being in prison.”
Sentencing him to a suspended sentence, Judge Paul Lawton told him: “You were groomed, and it is accepted by the police and experts in that field, that you were groomed by an organised criminal group into criminal behaviour at an early age.
“You committed these offences to further your own drug addiction and debts that you owed to that group, and you continued to do these crimes for others that were more criminally sophisticated than you.
“This is your third conviction for burglary.
“If you continue to commit criminal behaviour after being removed from their influence and one you are subject to more stable influences from your parents and the probation service, you will be going to the young offenders institution for two years.
“You are only 18, but you have every opportunity to break free and start your life again.
“I’m not sure the planets will ever align in this way again.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Second arrest over alleged murder of teenager Bernadette Walker

A second person has been arrested over the alleged murder of a teenage girl from Peterborough who disappeared seven weeks ago .
Bernadette Walker , 17 , had not been seen since July 20 before a `` no body '' murder investigation was begun by Cambridgeshire Police , the Mirror reports .
Her parents said they had not seen her since she ran out of their car three days earlier , and her mum said she last heard from Bernadette when she received a text at 1am on July 20 saying she 'd be home soon .
A man in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently in custody on suspicion of Bernadette ’ s murder and now a woman in her 30s has been detained on suspicion of murder .
A statement form the force said : `` Detectives investigating the murder of a teenage girl from Peterborough have made a second arrest .
`` A woman in her 30s from Peterborough was arrested yesterday evening ( Saturday 12 September ) on suspicion of the murder of 17-year-old Bernadette Walker .
`` Bernadette was reported missing from Peterborough on 21 July by her parents after she had not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police have been carrying out enquiries and searches in an attempt to locate Bernadette , however an investigation has now been launched into her murder . ''
Detective Superintendent Jon Hutchinson said : “ Due to the length of time Bernadette has been missing and concerns she may have come to some harm , we made the decision to declare this a murder investigation .
“ Whilst we hope we do find Bernadette alive and well , there is every possibility this may not be the case therefore my team and I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has happened to her and bring any offenders to justice.
” Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with Cambridgeshire Police by dialling 101 .

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A second person has been arrested over the alleged murder of a teenage girl from Peterborough who disappeared seven weeks ago.
Bernadette Walker, 17, had not been seen since July 20 before a "no body" murder investigation was begun by Cambridgeshire Police, the Mirror reports.
Her parents said they had not seen her since she ran out of their car three days earlier, and her mum said she last heard from Bernadette when she received a text at 1am on July 20 saying she'd be home soon.
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A man in his 50s, from Peterborough, is currently in custody on suspicion of Bernadette’s murder and now a woman in her 30s has been detained on suspicion of murder.
(Image: Cambridgeshire Police)
A statement form the force said: "Detectives investigating the murder of a teenage girl from Peterborough have made a second arrest.
"A woman in her 30s from Peterborough was arrested yesterday evening (Saturday 12 September) on suspicion of the murder of 17-year-old Bernadette Walker.
"Bernadette was reported missing from Peterborough on 21 July by her parents after she had not been seen for three days.
"Police have been carrying out enquiries and searches in an attempt to locate Bernadette, however an investigation has now been launched into her murder."
Detective Superintendent Jon Hutchinson said: “Due to the length of time Bernadette has been missing and concerns she may have come to some harm, we made the decision to declare this a murder investigation.
“Whilst we hope we do find Bernadette alive and well, there is every possibility this may not be the case therefore my team and I will do everything possible to find out what has happened to her and bring any offenders to justice.”
Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with Cambridgeshire Police by dialling 101.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Angelino hits back at fan criticism on Instagram after Man City exit

Manchester City defender Angelino has hit back at criticism from a supporter on Instagram and claimed he 'could n't perform ' at the club due to his lack of playing time .
Angelino secured his return to RB Leipzig last week and he will spend the entirety of the 2020/21 season on loan at the Bundesliga club , following his successful stint there last season .
Leipzig will have an obligation to finally purchase the Spaniard permanently next summer , providing he makes 12 appearances for them this year but five of those games must come in the latter half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once again included a buy-back clause in his contract should he complete a full transfer to Leipzig , it seems likely that Angelino has played his last game for the club .
The Blues re-signed the 23-year-old in a cut-price deal from PSV Einghoven last summer instead of spending big money on a new left-back but he made just 12 appearances before he moved to east Germany on loan in January .
In an exchange in the comment section on one of his photos with a City supporter , Angelino has explained that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his lack of game time .
The fan wrote that Angelino 'was n't good enough ' and the left-back responded by writing : `` haha great banter ... can ’ t perform playing 1 game a month , '' which was accompanied with a laughing emoji .
Aneglino played his first game of the new season with the Champions League semi-finalists on Saturday , helping his team to a 3-0 win in the DFB Pokal against Nurnberg .

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Manchester City defender Angelino has hit back at criticism from a supporter on Instagram and claimed he 'couldn't perform' at the club due to his lack of playing time.
Angelino secured his return to RB Leipzig last week and he will spend the entirety of the 2020/21 season on loan at the Bundesliga club, following his successful stint there last season. Leipzig will have an obligation to finally purchase the Spaniard permanently next summer, providing he makes 12 appearances for them this year but five of those games must come in the latter half of the season.
Although City have once again included a buy-back clause in his contract should he complete a full transfer to Leipzig, it seems likely that Angelino has played his last game for the club.
The Blues re-signed the 23-year-old in a cut-price deal from PSV Einghoven last summer instead of spending big money on a new left-back but he made just 12 appearances before he moved to east Germany on loan in January.
In an exchange in the comment section on one of his photos with a City supporter, Angelino has explained that he struggled at the Etihad due to his lack of game time.
The fan wrote that Angelino 'wasn't good enough' and the left-back responded by writing: "haha great banter...can’t perform playing 1 game a month," which was accompanied with a laughing emoji.
Aneglino played his first game of the new season with the Champions League semi-finalists on Saturday, helping his team to a 3-0 win in the DFB Pokal against Nurnberg.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Giggs issues Greenwood challenge after taking his Man United number

Ryan Giggs has backed Mason Greenwood to shine this season after taking his iconic No .
11 shirt at Manchester United ahead of the new campaign .
Greenwood enjoyed a meteoric breakthrough in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side last season , establishing himself in a formidable attacking trio alongside Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial .
Ahead of the 2020/21 campaign , Greenwood has been issued the shirt that was famously worn by Giggs at United and it undoubtedly comes with added pressure - but the Wales boss is confident he can cope .
`` He ’ s nearly already scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s no pressure in that respect .
But no , I don ’ t think he ’ ll feel the pressure of the number , '' he told the Sun .
“ He ’ s a brilliant player , who I don ’ t think he even looks like scoring every game — I think he ’ s going to score two every game , he ’ s that much of a threat .
“ He ’ s been playing off the right — eventually , I think he will go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go again .
Opposition will be aware of him and they ’ ll be trying to stop him .
“ He ’ s got to find a way to keep improving , which I ’ m sure he will do because he ’ s very hard to stop — left or right foot , his movement ’ s good .
And he ’ s in an attacking team with the likes of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes , who can find him .
”

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Ryan Giggs has backed Mason Greenwood to shine this season after taking his iconic No. 11 shirt at Manchester United ahead of the new campaign.
Greenwood enjoyed a meteoric breakthrough in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side last season, establishing himself in a formidable attacking trio alongside Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
Ahead of the 2020/21 campaign, Greenwood has been issued the shirt that was famously worn by Giggs at United and it undoubtedly comes with added pressure - but the Wales boss is confident he can cope.
"He’s nearly already scored more goals than I did, so there’s no pressure in that respect. But no, I don’t think he’ll feel the pressure of the number," he told the Sun.
“He’s a brilliant player, who I don’t think he even looks like scoring every game — I think he’s going to score two every game, he’s that much of a threat.
“He’s been playing off the right — eventually, I think he will go as a centre-forward. But he needs to go again. Opposition will be aware of him and they’ll be trying to stop him.
“He’s got to find a way to keep improving, which I’m sure he will do because he’s very hard to stop — left or right foot, his movement’s good. And he’s in an attacking team with the likes of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes, who can find him.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Teden Mengi gets new Manchester United shirt number

Young Manchester United defender Teden Mengi appears to have been given a new squad number of 43 for the upcoming season .
With a week to go until United get their Premier League campaign underway against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side stepped up their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Aston Villa on Saturday .
United , with a team lacking many of its stars who have only just returned from international duty , slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Villa Park through Ollie Watkins ' early goal but there were some positives to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donny van de Beek impressed in his first appearance for the side , Daniel James looks to be finding form again and Mengi got another well deserved cameo for the first team .
The versatile defender captained Neil Wood 's Under-21 side to a 6-0 demolition of League Two 's Salford City in the week and came on in the middle of the defence in the second-half against Villa , playing around 25 minutes .
Solskjaer has been full of praise for the 18-year-old and it looks likely that he will get more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's reflected in his new shirt number as he wore the No.43 against Villa and Salford , a big promotion from the No.71 he wore on his first team debut against LASK in the Europa League last season .
If the number change is permanent then Mengi will join fellow academy graduates Mason Greenwood ( No.11 ) .
Dean Henderson ( No.26 ) and Brandon Williams ( No.33 ) in being handed new numbers this summer .

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Young Manchester United defender Teden Mengi appears to have been given a new squad number of 43 for the upcoming season.
With a week to go until United get their Premier League campaign underway against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side stepped up their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Aston Villa on Saturday.
United, with a team lacking many of its stars who have only just returned from international duty, slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Villa Park through Ollie Watkins' early goal but there were some positives to take from the game.
New signing Donny van de Beek impressed in his first appearance for the side, Daniel James looks to be finding form again and Mengi got another well deserved cameo for the first team.
The versatile defender captained Neil Wood's Under-21 side to a 6-0 demolition of League Two's Salford City in the week and came on in the middle of the defence in the second-half against Villa, playing around 25 minutes.
Solskjaer has been full of praise for the 18-year-old and it looks likely that he will get more opportunities in the senior side this season.
It's reflected in his new shirt number as he wore the No.43 against Villa and Salford, a big promotion from the No.71 he wore on his first team debut against LASK in the Europa League last season.
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If the number change is permanent then Mengi will join fellow academy graduates Mason Greenwood (No.11). Dean Henderson (No.26) and Brandon Williams (No.33) in being handed new numbers this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-13--Coronavirus UK cases rise by 3,330 in 24 hours with five deaths reported

The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases is continuing to rise in the UK with a further 3,330 people testing positive in 24 hours , as of 9am today .
( Sunday ) The government 's coronavirus dashboard said 368,504 cases have now been confirmed .
It also said a further five people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Sunday .
This brings the UK total to 41,628 .
There are now 884 patients in hospital with coronavirus and 79 are on ventilators in the UK .
The latest figures ( last updated on September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase of 141 hospital admissions .
Separate figures published by the UK ’ s statistics agencies show there have now been 57,400 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate .
Earlier , NHS England said five people who tested positive for coronavirus had died in hospital in England , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,661 .
Patients were aged between 67 and 86 and all had known underlying health conditions .
The dates of the deaths were September 11 and September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no positive Covid-19 test result .
The numbers of new positive tests was marginally lower than Saturday , when there were 3,497 lab-confirmed positive cases of coronavirus in 24 hours - the second consecutive day figures remained high .
A total of 244 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours , the latest Scottish government figures show – the highest daily figure since May 6 .
The statistics show that 22,679 people have now tested positive in Scotland , up from 22,435 the day before .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No deaths of confirmed Covid-19 patients have been recorded in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities remains at 2,499 .
There are 259 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus , down by two in 24 hours .
Of these patients , seven were in intensive care , down one .
In Wales , there 's been a further 162 coronavirus cases bringing the total there to 19,390 .
Public Health Wales said no further deaths had been reported , with the total number of deaths since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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The number of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases is continuing to rise in the UK with a further 3,330 people testing positive in 24 hours, as of 9am today. (Sunday)
The government's coronavirus dashboard said 368,504 cases have now been confirmed.
It also said a further five people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Sunday. This brings the UK total to 41,628.
There are now 884 patients in hospital with coronavirus and 79 are on ventilators in the UK.
The latest figures (last updated on September 2) show there had been an increase of 141 hospital admissions.
Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been 57,400 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.
Earlier, NHS England said five people who tested positive for coronavirus had died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,661.
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Patients were aged between 67 and 86 and all had known underlying health conditions.
The dates of the deaths were September 11 and September 12.
No deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.
The numbers of new positive tests was marginally lower than Saturday, when there were 3,497 lab-confirmed positive cases of coronavirus in 24 hours - the second consecutive day figures remained high.
A total of 244 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland in the past 24 hours, the latest Scottish government figures show – the highest daily figure since May 6.
The statistics show that 22,679 people have now tested positive in Scotland, up from 22,435 the day before.
This is 3.7 per cent of newly-tested individuals.
No deaths of confirmed Covid-19 patients have been recorded in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities remains at 2,499.
There are 259 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus, down by two in 24 hours.
Of these patients, seven were in intensive care, down one.
In Wales, there's been a further 162 coronavirus cases bringing the total there to 19,390.
Public Health Wales said no further deaths had been reported, with the total number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic remaining at 1,597.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-14--Hundreds of high-rise tenants in Manchester still living with unsafe cladding

Hundreds of people in Manchester are still stuck in the 'depressing ' situation of living in high-rise buildings with dangerous cladding three years after the Grenfell Tower fire .
While all social housing landlords have removed aluminium composite material ( ACM ) from buildings over 18 metres , work is still outstanding at 10 privately-owned buildings in the city .
The remediation of four buildings - One Smithfield Square , Pall Mall House , Vita Student First Street and Wilmslow Park - has started but has been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic .
But there has been no progress at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at-risk buildings - City Gate , the Quadrangle , X1 Eastbank Tower and the Travelodge near Manchester Arena .
Manchester council says it remains ‘ unclear ’ when work will begin on the buildings in the city but it will mostly depend on how much money can be secured through the government ’ s £1bn building safety fund announced in March .
In June the government was told that it is ‘ lagging behind its own expectations ’ to remove all dangerous cladding with 300 buildings still undergoing work across the country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ housing , told an executive meeting on Wednesday that the true cost of removing ACM and other flammable materials stood at around £3bn .
Concerns were also raised about the ongoing plight of leaseholders at Manchester tower block Skyline Central 1 , who had taken out a loan to foot the bill to remove flammable high-pressure laminate ( HPL ) from their building .
Their application to the government fund was blocked because it failed to meet the fund ’ s criteria , a decision which the residents are hoping to fight in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In order for many hundreds of leaseholders to not be left carrying the burden , the industry and insurance sector need to come forward and contribute .
“ But without leadership from the government this is looking less and less likely .
[ The fund ] is not enough to deal with the scale of issues being identified on a weekly basis.
” The meeting also heard that the council remains committed to working hand in hand with affected leaseholders through the Cladiators campaign group .
But issue of building safety stretches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private building owners asked to disclose all types of external wall systems at their properties .
Manchester council has contacted the owners or managers of just over 200 high rises to get this information , with all but five sending the information required .
The council has been warned that the list of buildings with problems is growing ‘ exponentially ’ according to Deansgate councillor William Jeavons .
He told a scrutiny committee meeting last week : “ I ’ m sighing heavily because I find the whole situation very depressing , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by this .
“ In fact the building I live in has just had to put in a walking watch and that adds another 400-plus apartments [ to the list ] which is affecting more than a thousand people.
” Another Deansgate councillor Marcus Johns said that there were also fire safety issues with the compartmentation installed within the steelwork of his apartment building .
“ These problems are becoming increasingly uncovered , and residents are finding out that they are living in unsafe homes they can not sell or remortgage , ” @ @ @ @

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Hundreds of people in Manchester are still stuck in the 'depressing' situation of living in high-rise buildings with dangerous cladding three years after the Grenfell Tower fire.
While all social housing landlords have removed aluminium composite material (ACM) from buildings over 18 metres, work is still outstanding at 10 privately-owned buildings in the city.
The remediation of four buildings - One Smithfield Square, Pall Mall House, Vita Student First Street and Wilmslow Park - has started but has been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
But there has been no progress at six of the city’s most at-risk buildings - City Gate, the Quadrangle, X1 Eastbank Tower and the Travelodge near Manchester Arena.
Manchester council says it remains ‘unclear’ when work will begin on the buildings in the city but it will mostly depend on how much money can be secured through the government’s £1bn building safety fund announced in March.
In June the government was told that it is ‘lagging behind its own expectations’ to remove all dangerous cladding with 300 buildings still undergoing work across the country.
Councillor Suzanne Richards, executive member for housing, told an executive meeting on Wednesday that the true cost of removing ACM and other flammable materials stood at around £3bn.
Concerns were also raised about the ongoing plight of leaseholders at Manchester tower block Skyline Central 1, who had taken out a loan to foot the bill to remove flammable high-pressure laminate (HPL) from their building.
Their application to the government fund was blocked because it failed to meet the fund’s criteria, a decision which the residents are hoping to fight in the courts.
Coun Richards said: “In order for many hundreds of leaseholders to not be left carrying the burden, the industry and insurance sector need to come forward and contribute.
“But without leadership from the government this is looking less and less likely. [The fund] is not enough to deal with the scale of issues being identified on a weekly basis.”
The meeting also heard that the council remains committed to working hand in hand with affected leaseholders through the Cladiators campaign group.
But issue of building safety stretches further than ACM and HPL, with private building owners asked to disclose all types of external wall systems at their properties.
Manchester council has contacted the owners or managers of just over 200 high rises to get this information, with all but five sending the information required.
The council has been warned that the list of buildings with problems is growing ‘exponentially’ according to Deansgate councillor William Jeavons.
He told a scrutiny committee meeting last week: “I’m sighing heavily because I find the whole situation very depressing, I have many constituents who are massively impacted by this.
“In fact the building I live in has just had to put in a walking watch and that adds another 400-plus apartments [to the list] which is affecting more than a thousand people.”
Another Deansgate councillor Marcus Johns said that there were also fire safety issues with the compartmentation installed within the steelwork of his apartment building.
“These problems are becoming increasingly uncovered, and residents are finding out that they are living in unsafe homes they cannot sell or remortgage,” Coun Johns added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-14--Coritiba not giving up on loan move for forgotten Man City striker

Manchester City striker Marlos Moreno could be set for his sixth loan move out of the club in four years , according to prospective new side Coritiba .
Winger Moreno , now 23 , signed for City in 2016 for an initial £4.75m from Atletico Nacional after helping them to the Colombian league title with five goals in 27 games , earning a national team call-up and impressing in the Copa Libertadores .
The deal was due to rise to £8.23m if the move was a success and Moreno immediately headed out on loan to Deportivo la Coruna .
Moves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flamengo , Santos Laguna and Portimonense followed , but the Colombian has only scored four goals and played 89 times in his various loan spells .
Now , Coritiba Director of Football Paulo Pelaipe has expressed an interest in taking Moreno on loan as he enters the final season of his City contract .
Pelaipe told Banda B radio ( via GloboEsporte ) : `` We did n't give up .
We have the international transfer window , which starts in October , and let 's see if we can do it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot here in Coritiba . ''
However , Moreno 's salary at City could prove a stumbling block for the Brazilian side - who recently sold youngster Yan Couto to City .
Pelaipe added Moreno has a high salary which will require `` very big financial engineering '' to complete the move .
He also said Coritiba are not clear on what City 's plans are for the player .

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Manchester City striker Marlos Moreno could be set for his sixth loan move out of the club in four years, according to prospective new side Coritiba.
Winger Moreno, now 23, signed for City in 2016 for an initial £4.75m from Atletico Nacional after helping them to the Colombian league title with five goals in 27 games, earning a national team call-up and impressing in the Copa Libertadores.
The deal was due to rise to £8.23m if the move was a success and Moreno immediately headed out on loan to Deportivo la Coruna.
Moves to City's sister club Girona, Flamengo, Santos Laguna and Portimonense followed, but the Colombian has only scored four goals and played 89 times in his various loan spells.
Now, Coritiba Director of Football Paulo Pelaipe has expressed an interest in taking Moreno on loan as he enters the final season of his City contract.
Pelaipe told Banda B radio (via GloboEsporte): "We didn't give up. We have the international transfer window, which starts in October, and let's see if we can do it, because we believe it would help us a lot here in Coritiba."
However, Moreno's salary at City could prove a stumbling block for the Brazilian side - who recently sold youngster Yan Couto to City.
Pelaipe added Moreno has a high salary which will require "very big financial engineering" to complete the move. He also said Coritiba are not clear on what City's plans are for the player.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-14--Restaurant loses licence after immigration raid finds staff 'living in squalor'

An Indian restaurant where staff were found ‘ living in squalor ’ has had its licence to operate revoked .
Licensing chiefs at Bolton Council said they had ‘ no confidence ’ in those running the India Gate , in Chorley Road , Westhoughton .
The restaurant was raided by immigration officers and Bolton Council in November 2018 following a tip off that a number of foreign nationals were working illegally .
Two men were arrested for working in breach of their visa conditions and overstaying their visa .
The local authority discovered evidence of at least five people living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which had been left in disrepair , with inadequate fire safety measures and bedrooms padlocked from the outside .
Among those living there was one of the men arrested for immigration offences .
The restaurant was issued a £10,000 fine because the detained men had no permission to work in the UK .
The company that ran the restaurant , Chan Restaurant Ltd , including owner and director Heron Ali and business partner , company secretary Nazmul Hussain , were then hauled before court for having illegal accommodation .
Fines issued at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than £10,000 .
Subsequently the Home Office petitioned for a licensing review into the premises .
At a council hearing last week Mr Ireland , representing Mr Ali from the restaurant , said : “ We are accepting there is wrongdoing , we don ’ t seek to argue at any point during our defence that there hasn ’ t been , what our issue with is about the proportionality of the net effect , the result .
“ My client has had these fines , he has not employed a solicitor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ I have done something wrong , I haven ’ t appreciated how serious that was and I now understand that ’ .
“ He has struggled to pay these fines but he has paid them because he is accepting the penalty for what he has done .
But he has to fight this because if the licence goes away he loses the business , the whole thing is over .
“ He is saying that it is going too far both for him and indeed his staff who lose their jobs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office , said : “ Mr Ali mentioned he had turned a blind eye , he ’ s admitted his wrongdoing and that he has made that conscious decision to employ the illegal workers , not only that but the wider concern of housing in squalid conditions which is unacceptable.
” The licensing committee published its decision to revoke the licence this week .
It stated ; ” We found that the employment of illegal workers and the housing of these and other workers in squalid conditions to be wholly unacceptable and clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of crime and disorder .
“ We had no confidence in the management team ’ s ability to promote the prevention of crime and disorder.
” India Gate will now be forced to close and will not be able to reopen unless Mr Ali , or another potential owner , obtains a new licence from the council .

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An Indian restaurant where staff were found ‘living in squalor’ has had its licence to operate revoked.
Licensing chiefs at Bolton Council said they had ‘no confidence’ in those running the India Gate, in Chorley Road, Westhoughton.
The restaurant was raided by immigration officers and Bolton Council in November 2018 following a tip off that a number of foreign nationals were working illegally.
Two men were arrested for working in breach of their visa conditions and overstaying their visa.
The local authority discovered evidence of at least five people living in unsafe conditions in upstairs bedrooms, which had been left in disrepair, with inadequate fire safety measures and bedrooms padlocked from the outside.
Among those living there was one of the men arrested for immigration offences.
The restaurant was issued a £10,000 fine because the detained men had no permission to work in the UK.
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The company that ran the restaurant, Chan Restaurant Ltd, including owner and director Heron Ali and business partner, company secretary Nazmul Hussain, were then hauled before court for having illegal accommodation.
Fines issued at the hearing in November last year amounted to more than £10,000.
Subsequently the Home Office petitioned for a licensing review into the premises.
At a council hearing last week Mr Ireland, representing Mr Ali from the restaurant, said: “We are accepting there is wrongdoing, we don’t seek to argue at any point during our defence that there hasn’t been, what our issue with is about the proportionality of the net effect, the result.
“My client has had these fines, he has not employed a solicitor to fight them. He has said ‘I have done something wrong, I haven’t appreciated how serious that was and I now understand that’.
“He has struggled to pay these fines but he has paid them because he is accepting the penalty for what he has done. But he has to fight this because if the licence goes away he loses the business, the whole thing is over.
“He is saying that it is going too far both for him and indeed his staff who lose their jobs."
Mr Johns, representing the Home Office, said: “Mr Ali mentioned he had turned a blind eye, he’s admitted his wrongdoing and that he has made that conscious decision to employ the illegal workers, not only that but the wider concern of housing in squalid conditions which is unacceptable.”
The licensing committee published its decision to revoke the licence this week.
It stated; ” We found that the employment of illegal workers and the housing of these and other workers in squalid conditions to be wholly unacceptable and clearly undermined the licensing objective of the prevention of crime and disorder.
“We had no confidence in the management team’s ability to promote the prevention of crime and disorder.”
India Gate will now be forced to close and will not be able to reopen unless Mr Ali, or another potential owner, obtains a new licence from the council.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-14--Gang of masked burglars raid cash machine outside Co-op store

Police have launched an investigation after masked burglars raided a cash machine outside a Co-op store in Salford .
Officers were called to the Co-op on Ordsall Lane at around 5.10am on Friday 11 September , to reports of a burglary .
Detectives say three men wearing face coverings had caused damage to the shop front , before attempting to steal from the cash machine .
The offenders are believed to have fled the scene with a quantity of cash in a blue Jeep Cherokee .
Nobody was injured during the attack .
No arrests have been made and police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witnessed the incident , or have information about the jeep , to come forward .
The latest attack happened just hours after three men armed with sledgehammers and crowbars used a 4x4 to raid a cash machine outside a Co-op in Northenden .
Police were called at around 9.45pm on Thursday ( September 10 ) to reports of a robbery at the food store on Palatine Road .
Two men wearing balaclavas went into the store with a crowbar and sledgehammer .
A third man , driving a SsangYong 4x4 , used the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wall , causing extensive damage .
It has not been confirmed if police are treating the two incidents as linked .
Police Constable Christopher Hatton of GMP 's Salford Division , said : `` Thankfully no injuries have been reported to us but this was a brazen attack in which these men have made off with money leaving considerable damage behind .
`` We want to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who may have been in the area at the time , or have dash-cam footage of the robbery or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are particularly keen to speak with anyone who may have information on the vehicle used during the incident or know the direction in which they fled . ''
A spokesperson for Co-op , confirmed : `` There was an incident at our Ordsall Lane store in the early hours of this morning ( Friday , 11 September ) where there was an attack on the community ’ s ATM .
`` We appeal for anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward to Police , who are investigating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Police for the speed of their response . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5471 quoting incident number 435 of 11/09/2020 .
Reports can also be made anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have launched an investigation after masked burglars raided a cash machine outside a Co-op store in Salford.
Officers were called to the Co-op on Ordsall Lane at around 5.10am on Friday 11 September, to reports of a burglary.
Detectives say three men wearing face coverings had caused damage to the shop front, before attempting to steal from the cash machine.
The offenders are believed to have fled the scene with a quantity of cash in a blue Jeep Cherokee.
Nobody was injured during the attack.
No arrests have been made and police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or have information about the jeep, to come forward.
The latest attack happened just hours after three men armed with sledgehammers and crowbars used a 4x4 to raid a cash machine outside a Co-op in Northenden.
Police were called at around 9.45pm on Thursday (September 10) to reports of a robbery at the food store on Palatine Road.
Two men wearing balaclavas went into the store with a crowbar and sledgehammer.
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A third man, driving a SsangYong 4x4, used the car to pull the cash machine from the wall, causing extensive damage.
It has not been confirmed if police are treating the two incidents as linked.
Police Constable Christopher Hatton of GMP's Salford Division, said: "Thankfully no injuries have been reported to us but this was a brazen attack in which these men have made off with money leaving considerable damage behind.
"We want to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who may have been in the area at the time, or have dash-cam footage of the robbery or anyone acting suspiciously in the area.
"We are particularly keen to speak with anyone who may have information on the vehicle used during the incident or know the direction in which they fled."
A spokesperson for Co-op, confirmed: "There was an incident at our Ordsall Lane store in the early hours of this morning (Friday, 11 September) where there was an attack on the community’s ATM.
"We appeal for anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward to Police, who are investigating.
"We would like to thank the Police for the speed of their response."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5471 quoting incident number 435 of 11/09/2020. Reports can also be made anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-14--Mum and dad of missing teenager in Peterborough charged with murder

The parents of a missing teenage girl in Peterborough have been charged with her murder .
Seventeen-year-old Bernadatte Walker was @ @ @ @ @ and dad on July 21 after she had not been seen for three days .
@ @ @ @ @ to try and find her before launching a 'no body ' murder investigation on Friday @ @ @ @ @ with her murder today and have been remanded in custody .
Detective Superintendent Jon Hutchinson @ @ @ @ @ team have made significant progress with this investigation in the last few days , we @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Therefore my plea is for anyone who has information on what has happened @ @ @ @ @ she might be , to get in touch as a matter of urgency.
” Sarah @ @ @ @ @ Scott Walker , 50 , both of Century Square in Millfield , Peterborough , appeared @ @ @ @ @ ( September 14 ) .
They are due to appear before Peterborough Crown Court on @ @

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The parents of a missing teenage girl in Peterborough have been charged with her murder.
Seventeen-year-old Bernadatte Walker was reported missing by her mum and dad on July 21 after she had not been seen for three days.
Cambridgeshire Police carried out searches to try and find her before launching a 'no body' murder investigation on Friday.
Her parents were charged with her murder today and have been remanded in custody.
Detective Superintendent Jon Hutchinson said: “Whilst my team have made significant progress with this investigation in the last few days, we are yet to find Bernadette.
“Therefore my plea is for anyone who has information on what has happened to her, or where she might be, to get in touch as a matter of urgency.”
Sarah Walker, 37, and Scott Walker, 50, both of Century Square in Millfield, Peterborough, appeared before a court virtually today (September 14).
They are due to appear before Peterborough Crown Court on Wednesday.