themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--13 places kids go FREE or half price in and around Manchester this February half term

The school holidays are almost upon us once again , which means you 're probably on the hunt for activities to keep the kids happy .
But with bank balances still recovering from Christmas , most families will be looking to keep the cost down this February half term .
That 's why we 've pulled together a list of loads of places kids go free or half price over the break - some of which the whole family can do without spending a penny .
Here 's our round-up of places to take the kids in and around Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dinosaur fan in the family , you 'll be spoilt for choice with what 's on offer .
Dippy the dinosaur is coming to Rochdale in time for half term and there 's a jam-packed programme of events happening to celebrate .
The Natural History Museum ’ s famous dinosaur cast , Dippy , left the museum to embark on a national tour in 2017 and Rochdale is the only place in the north west to see him .
The borough 's Number One Riverside will play host to the famous dinosaur @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an accompanying Dippy exhibition at Touchstones Rochdale - and the best bit is , both are free .
For more details about Dippy on Tour : A Natural History Adventure - and information about how schools can get tickets - see here .
The Art of the Brick , Great Northern Warehouse , Manchester A global art exhibition made entirely out of Lego bricks is running in Manchester and kids go free this half term .
The Art of the Brick opened at the Great Northern Warehouse in November , celebrating the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ display are more than 75 sculptures and artworks , including a 20ft long Lego sculpture of a T-Rex skeleton , with a soundtrack of jungle birdsong - and the odd roar .
The Art of the Brick has been seen by millions of people globally and won worldwide critical acclaim over the last 12 years .
The Manchester exhibition can be found at Unit 5 ( opposite the entrance to Manchester235 casino ) at the Great Northern Warehouse , on the corner of Deansgate and Peter Street , until April 20 .
Tickets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £14.50 for adults and £9.50 for children , from aotbmanchester.co.uk .
The kids go free offer runs from Monday , February 10 until Sunday , February 23 .
One free child ’ s ticket with every paying adult ticket .
The kids go free offer is back at Dino Falls this half term .
If you 've not been recently then you 'll be able to try out the second course at the site , which opened in December and features its own walk-through volcano .
The new 18-holes wrap around the edge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both offering 'engaging obstacles with a pre-historic twist , selfie stations and fascinating facts to keep you informed as you play ' .
Six new dinosaurs have been added , including another one that sprays at visitors , plus two ride-on Triceratops , which make for great photo opportunities .
Swipe through the gallery for more images of the Volcano Course at Dino Falls The Kids Go Free offer will be available before 10.30am from February 17 to 28 , Monday to Friday only .
One child goes free with each paying adult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one 18 hole course .
See the website for more .
This February half term , visitors will have a special opportunity to meet war veterans and eyewitnesses , including those who lived through the Second World War , the Cold War and the Korean and Falkland Wars , to hear their personal stories of conflict .
Veterans will recount tales of their wartime life , giving visitors first-hand insights into the impact of war on people ’ s lives .
The free drop-in sessions run from 11am until 3pm on Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Story Seekers is another free event which runs on February 15 , 17 , 19 and 22 .
Your family can get hands-on with real artefacts and find moving and surprising stories from people who braved shark-infested waters to ingenious nurses and those who built machines of conflict .
Organisers say it 's ' a wonderful way for families to learn together about the global impact of conflict from the First World War and Second World War to today ' .
There are lots of free and cheap activities at the museum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ street Lark Hill Place is hosting a free Washday Wednesday event on February 19 , with sessions at 11am , 1pm and 2pm .
From possers to donkey stones , families can watch a demonstration to see how the residents of Lark Hill Place would have done their laundry .
A free Through The Ages event takes place on the Thursday , from 10am to 12pm and from 1pm to 3pm .
The on Friday , February 21 , families can get some treats from Mr Tomlinson 's Sweet Shop in return for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's open from 10am until noon and 1pm to 3pm .
See the full list of half term activities here .
From free family shows for kids of all ages to Construction Packs for under fours to pick up , there 's lots happening at the museum over half term .
The Revolution Manchester Show tells the story of how science and industry came together in Manchester , shaping our lives today .
With explosions , flying and even dancing , discover Manchester 's role as a nerve centre of the Industrial Revolution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , interactive show ' .
The show is at 10.30am daily from Monday to Friday and at 11.15am at the weekend .
Visit the website for more details .
You can kill two birds with one stone this half term by keeping the kids entertained while making a costume for World Book Day .
Free workshops are taking place at Manchester Central Library on February 17 and 18 and then Manchester Art Gallery from February 19 to 22 .
Families are invited to go along for inspiration and assistance in designing , cutting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ logos to bring Gruffalos and Gangsta Grannies to life in time for World Book Day on Thursday , March 5 .
The drop-in sessions run from 1pm until 3pm at both venues so there 's no need to book .
Visit the website for more details .
The Greater Manchester Police Museum hosts open days in the school holidays and this time there 'll be more free sessions on offer .
This February sessions will be held from Tuesday , February 18 to Thursday , February 20 .
The free events , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ units within the police force from the North West Underwater Search and Recovery Unit to the Tactical Dog Unit and the North West Ambulance Service .
Knowsley Safari is making things a bit cheaper this half term by letting kids in for half price .
Along the five-mile Safari Drive you 'll see everything from rhinos and camels to lions and deer and if you do n't fancy taking your car through then you can hop on the Baboon Bus to get up close to the mischievous monkeys .
On the Foot Safari @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amur tigers , wolves , bats and more .
There are also regular sea lion and birds of prey displays .
The offer , which runs from February 15 to 23 brings the cost of a children 's ticket , up to the age of 15 , to £6.75 .
For adults it 's £15.75 .
Book online .
Children can get creative while learning about inspiring insects , scintillating spiders and captivating creepy crawlies at the museum .
The event runs from 2pm to 4pm from February 18 to 20 and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's no need to book .
Check the website closer to the time for special guests and activities .
Visitors can pick up an art hamper at any time during gallery opening hours .
This is filled with art materials , ideas and a picnic blanket - which can be used indoors or outdoors .
These can be collected and returned from the welcome desks at either entrance from 10am For more details see here .
The Whitworth , The University of Manchester , Oxford Road , Manchester , M15 6ER .
Bolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids of all ages , especially if they 've been learning the subject at school .
Families can see the 'Land and People ' gallery , which is the largest and brightest gallery space there , and offers ' a vivid celebration of life in Ancient Egypt ' .
Five large glass archways are filled with artefacts relating to the everyday lives of Ancient Egyptian people .
You can walk beneath the arches , with mass displays of objects surrounding you , to an evocative chorus of river sounds , bird calls , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As well as the exhibition , the Central Library and Museum building also houses Greater Manchester 's only public aquarium , where you can meet exotic fish , creatures and wildlife from all over the world , including flesh eating piranhas from South America .
The museum is open 9am to 5pm daily ( 9.30am on Wednesdays ) and 10am to 4pm on Sundays .
To find out more , visit the website .
There are plenty of opportunities for the kids to get crafty at Bents Garden and Home this half term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up where they can make , stick , colour and paint their very own masterpieces every day of the break .
It will be located between the Children ’ s Boutique and C-Crafts , where the team will ensure the Station is re-stocked with new crafts which are completely free to use .
A rose themed treasure hunt will also be on throughout the break with face painting planned for the Tuesday 18 , Thursday 20 and Saturday 22 .
And a number of organised pottery workshops are also running , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can let the kids try out the free outdoor play area while you 're there , or head inside to the free indoor beach .

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The school holidays are almost upon us once again, which means you're probably on the hunt for activities to keep the kids happy.
But with bank balances still recovering from Christmas, most families will be looking to keep the cost down this February half term.
That's why we've pulled together a list of loads of places kids go free or half price over the break - some of which the whole family can do without spending a penny.
Here's our round-up of places to take the kids in and around Greater Manchester.
And if you've got a dinosaur fan in the family, you'll be spoilt for choice with what's on offer.
Dippy the dinosaur, Rochdale
Dippy the dinosaur is coming to Rochdale in time for half term and there's a jam-packed programme of events happening to celebrate.
The Natural History Museum’s famous dinosaur cast, Dippy, left the museum to embark on a national tour in 2017 and Rochdale is the only place in the north west to see him.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The borough's Number One Riverside will play host to the famous dinosaur from February 10 until June 28, with an accompanying Dippy exhibition at Touchstones Rochdale - and the best bit is, both are free.
For more details about Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure - and information about how schools can get tickets - see here.
Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU.
(Image: Getty Images)
The Art of the Brick, Great Northern Warehouse, Manchester
A global art exhibition made entirely out of Lego bricks is running in Manchester and kids go free this half term.
The Art of the Brick opened at the Great Northern Warehouse in November, celebrating the toy as an art medium.
On display are more than 75 sculptures and artworks, including a 20ft long Lego sculpture of a T-Rex skeleton, with a soundtrack of jungle birdsong - and the odd roar.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
The Art of the Brick has been seen by millions of people globally and won worldwide critical acclaim over the last 12 years.
The Manchester exhibition can be found at Unit 5 (opposite the entrance to Manchester235 casino) at the Great Northern Warehouse, on the corner of Deansgate and Peter Street, until April 20.
Tickets are on sale now, starting from £14.50 for adults and £9.50 for children, from aotbmanchester.co.uk .
The kids go free offer runs from Monday, February 10 until Sunday, February 23. One free child’s ticket with every paying adult ticket.
Great Northern Warehouse, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Dino Falls Adventure Golf, Trafford
The kids go free offer is back at Dino Falls this half term.
If you've not been recently then you'll be able to try out the second course at the site, which opened in December and features its own walk-through volcano.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The new 18-holes wrap around the edge of the existing Rapids course, with both offering 'engaging obstacles with a pre-historic twist, selfie stations and fascinating facts to keep you informed as you play'.
Six new dinosaurs have been added, including another one that sprays at visitors, plus two ride-on Triceratops, which make for great photo opportunities.
Swipe through the gallery for more images of the Volcano Course at Dino Falls
The Kids Go Free offer will be available before 10.30am from February 17 to 28, Monday to Friday only. One child goes free with each paying adult.
Tickets for adults cost £8 for one 18 hole course. See the website for more.
Dino Falls, Old Park Lane, Manchester, TraffordCity, M17 8PG.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Meet the veterans, Imperial War Museum North
This February half term, visitors will have a special opportunity to meet war veterans and eyewitnesses, including those who lived through the Second World War, the Cold War and the Korean and Falkland Wars, to hear their personal stories of conflict.
Veterans will recount tales of their wartime life, giving visitors first-hand insights into the impact of war on people’s lives.
The free drop-in sessions run from 11am until 3pm on Tuesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 20.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Story Seekers is another free event which runs on February 15, 17, 19 and 22.
Your family can get hands-on with real artefacts and find moving and surprising stories from people who braved shark-infested waters to ingenious nurses and those who built machines of conflict.
Organisers say it's 'a wonderful way for families to learn together about the global impact of conflict from the First World War and Second World War to today'.
Imperial War Museum North, Trafford Wharf Road, Stretford, M17 1TZ.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
There are lots of free and cheap activities at the museum and gallery over the holidays.
Victorian street Lark Hill Place is hosting a free Washday Wednesday event on February 19, with sessions at 11am, 1pm and 2pm.
From possers to donkey stones, families can watch a demonstration to see how the residents of Lark Hill Place would have done their laundry.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A free Through The Ages event takes place on the Thursday, from 10am to 12pm and from 1pm to 3pm.
The on Friday, February 21, families can get some treats from Mr Tomlinson's Sweet Shop in return for a donation to the museum. It's open from 10am until noon and 1pm to 3pm.
See the full list of half term activities here.
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU.
Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
From free family shows for kids of all ages to Construction Packs for under fours to pick up, there's lots happening at the museum over half term.
The Revolution Manchester Show tells the story of how science and industry came together in Manchester, shaping our lives today.
With explosions, flying and even dancing, discover Manchester's role as a nerve centre of the Industrial Revolution in what promises to be an 'action-packed, interactive show'.
The show is at 10.30am daily from Monday to Friday and at 11.15am at the weekend.
Visit the website for more details.
Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4FP.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Costume Factory, Manchester Central Library and Manchester Art Gallery
You can kill two birds with one stone this half term by keeping the kids entertained while making a costume for World Book Day.
Free workshops are taking place at Manchester Central Library on February 17 and 18 and then Manchester Art Gallery from February 19 to 22.
Families are invited to go along for inspiration and assistance in designing, cutting and stitching felt masks, head-dresses and logos to bring Gruffalos and Gangsta Grannies to life in time for World Book Day on Thursday, March 5.
The drop-in sessions run from 1pm until 3pm at both venues so there's no need to book.
Visit the website for more details.
Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD.
Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
GMP Museum
The Greater Manchester Police Museum hosts open days in the school holidays and this time there'll be more free sessions on offer.
This February sessions will be held from Tuesday, February 18 to Thursday, February 20.
The free events, from 10.30am to 3.30pm, focus on different units within the police force from the North West Underwater Search and Recovery Unit to the Tactical Dog Unit and the North West Ambulance Service.
Last admission is 3pm.
57A Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1ET.
Knowsley Safari, Knowsley
Knowsley Safari is making things a bit cheaper this half term by letting kids in for half price.
Along the five-mile Safari Drive you'll see everything from rhinos and camels to lions and deer and if you don't fancy taking your car through then you can hop on the Baboon Bus to get up close to the mischievous monkeys.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
On the Foot Safari families can see meerkats, giraffes, Amur tigers, wolves, bats and more.
There are also regular sea lion and birds of prey displays.
The offer, which runs from February 15 to 23 brings the cost of a children's ticket, up to the age of 15, to £6.75. For adults it's £15.75. Book online.
Knowsley Safari, Prescot, L34 4AN.
Magnificent Minibeasts, Manchester Museum
Children can get creative while learning about inspiring insects, scintillating spiders and captivating creepy crawlies at the museum.
The event runs from 2pm to 4pm from February 18 to 20 and is free for families to drop-in so there's no need to book.
Check the website closer to the time for special guests and activities.
Manchester Museum, The University Of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The Whitworth
Visitors can pick up an art hamper at any time during gallery opening hours. This is filled with art materials, ideas and a picnic blanket - which can be used indoors or outdoors.
These can be collected and returned from the welcome desks at either entrance from 10am
For more details see here .
The Whitworth, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER.
Bolton's Egypt exhibition, Bolton
Bolton's Egypt exhibition is a hit with kids of all ages, especially if they've been learning the subject at school.
Families can see the 'Land and People' gallery, which is the largest and brightest gallery space there, and offers 'a vivid celebration of life in Ancient Egypt'.
Five large glass archways are filled with artefacts relating to the everyday lives of Ancient Egyptian people.
You can walk beneath the arches, with mass displays of objects surrounding you, to an evocative chorus of river sounds, bird calls, voices, music and children playing.
As well as the exhibition, the Central Library and Museum building also houses Greater Manchester's only public aquarium, where you can meet exotic fish, creatures and wildlife from all over the world, including flesh eating piranhas from South America.
The museum is open 9am to 5pm daily (9.30am on Wednesdays) and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. To find out more, visit the website.
Bolton Museum, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton, BL1 1SE.
Get crafty at Bents, Warrington
There are plenty of opportunities for the kids to get crafty at Bents Garden and Home this half term.
A free Creation Station is being set up where they can make, stick, colour and paint their very own masterpieces every day of the break.
It will be located between the Children’s Boutique and C-Crafts, where the team will ensure the Station is re-stocked with new crafts which are completely free to use.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A rose themed treasure hunt will also be on throughout the break with face painting planned for the Tuesday 18, Thursday 20 and Saturday 22.
And a number of organised pottery workshops are also running, which can be pre-booked online for £6.
You can let the kids try out the free outdoor play area while you're there, or head inside to the free indoor beach.
Bents, Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5NT.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Robbie Williams and Ayda Field welcome surprise fourth baby via same 'incredible' surrogate

Robbie Williams and Ayda Field have welcomed their fourth child .
The former Take That star and his actress wife revealed they are parents to a baby boy via an 'incredible ' surrogate , the same surrogate who gave birth to their daughter Coco .
The delighted couple have named their son Beau Benedict Enthoven Williams .
Loose Women presenter Ayda shared the surprise news by posting a picture of their children 's feet , with an additional pair to show that they are now a family of six .
She wrote in a post on Instagram : `` Spot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day , we would like to celebrate love in the most awesome way ...
Beau Benedict Enthoven Williams . ''
The doting mum explained : `` As with Coco , he is biologically ours , but born via our same incredible surrogate .
`` We are so blessed to have our healthy son safely in our arms and are officially complete as a family . ''
The exciting announcement comes 17 months after the couple revealed they 'd welcomed daughter Colette Josephine Williams , known as Coco , via a surrogate .
Pop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to daughter Theodora Rose Williams , seven , and son Charlton Valentine Williams , five .
After Coco 's birth Ayda told of the couple 's difficulties in conceiving .
`` It has been a very long and difficult path to get here , which is why we have kept it on the down low , '' she wrote in a previous post on Instagram .
`` Family comes in all forms , and this little lady , who is biologically ours , was carried by an incredible surrogate mother , to whom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The former X Factor judges tied the knot at Robbie 's Los Angeles home in August 2010 .

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Robbie Williams and Ayda Field have welcomed their fourth child.
The former Take That star and his actress wife revealed they are parents to a baby boy via an 'incredible' surrogate, the same surrogate who gave birth to their daughter Coco.
The delighted couple have named their son Beau Benedict Enthoven Williams.
Loose Women presenter Ayda shared the surprise news by posting a picture of their children's feet, with an additional pair to show that they are now a family of six.
She wrote in a post on Instagram: "Spot the difference...On this Valentine's Day, we would like to celebrate love in the most awesome way... Beau Benedict Enthoven Williams."
The doting mum explained: "As with Coco, he is biologically ours, but born via our same incredible surrogate.
(Image: PA)
"We are so blessed to have our healthy son safely in our arms and are officially complete as a family."
The exciting announcement comes 17 months after the couple revealed they'd welcomed daughter Colette Josephine Williams, known as Coco, via a surrogate.
Pop star Robbie and Ayda are also parents to daughter Theodora Rose Williams, seven, and son Charlton Valentine Williams, five.
After Coco's birth Ayda told of the couple's difficulties in conceiving.
"It has been a very long and difficult path to get here, which is why we have kept it on the down low," she wrote in a previous post on Instagram.
"Family comes in all forms, and this little lady, who is biologically ours, was carried by an incredible surrogate mother, to whom we will be eternally grateful."
The former X Factor judges tied the knot at Robbie's Los Angeles home in August 2010.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Why Man City remain confident after UEFA verdict on shock Champions League ban

Manchester City remain confident and do not consider Friday 's shock ruling to be the final ruling on their UEFA investigation .
The football world was stunned as Pep Guardiola 's side were handed a two-year ban from the Champions League and other European competitions as the verdict was returned on the Financial Fair Play investigation .
But from a City point of view , UEFA have played judge , jury and executioner in this extraordinary scene .
That was seen both in the unprecedented decision taken by City to go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport before their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bitter arguments between the parties laid bare in the court documents released this week .
It is why the immediate response to Friday 's ruling was that the decision from UEFA 's adjudicatory chamber was that they were `` disappointed by not surprised '' .
It is why the first paragraph included the line that they have `` always anticipated the ultimate need to seek out an independent body and process to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence in support of its position '' .
And it is why when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be done swiftly - their last hearing was denied on the basis of all legal avenues had not been exhausted , which no longer applies - they are confident that a fair an independent hearing will clear them .
UEFA have struck a serious blow by handing out such a severe punishment , but City do not expect that to be the final word on the matter .

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Manchester City remain confident and do not consider Friday's shock ruling to be the final ruling on their UEFA investigation.
The football world was stunned as Pep Guardiola's side were handed a two-year ban from the Champions League and other European competitions as the verdict was returned on the Financial Fair Play investigation.
But from a City point of view, UEFA have played judge, jury and executioner in this extraordinary scene. That was seen both in the unprecedented decision taken by City to go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport before their punishment had been announced, and in the bitter arguments between the parties laid bare in the court documents released this week.
It is why the immediate response to Friday's ruling was that the decision from UEFA's adjudicatory chamber was that they were "disappointed by not surprised".
It is why the first paragraph included the line that they have "always anticipated the ultimate need to seek out an independent body and process to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence in support of its position".
And it is why when they return to CAS, which will be done swiftly - their last hearing was denied on the basis of all legal avenues had not been exhausted, which no longer applies - they are confident that a fair an independent hearing will clear them.
UEFA have struck a serious blow by handing out such a severe punishment, but City do not expect that to be the final word on the matter.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--School closures, quarantine pods, home test kits...the worst case scenario planning going on to stop

School closures, quarantine pods, home test kits...the worst case scenario planning going on to stop coronavirus

A major national effort is underway to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
So far , no one in Greater Manchester has tested positive for the virus , according to officials .
Yet our hospitals and GP practices are engaged in a huge push to ensure not a single undetected case slips through the net .
Preventative steps have already been taken to contain coronavirus , also referred to as COVID-19 .
Quarantine pods are being installed outside every A & E in the country to keep people who suspect they could be infected away from patients and staff inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ‘ prepare for the worst and hope for the best ’ mantra .
As of Friday , there were nine confirmed cases in the UK and more than 64,000 globally .
Susan Hopkins , Public Health England ’ s national incident director for coronavirus , addressed front-line doctors in a conference hosted by the Royal College of Physicians ( RCP ) on Tuesday .
“ What we have seen is that if we don ’ t get ahead of it , we are going to get behind , ” she said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Experts say they are grappling with too many unknowns to accurately forecast how many people could become infected in the UK .
But NHS chiefs are already preparing for the worst , which in this case , would be an epidemic on home turf .
Chief medical officer Chris Whitty said the UK is working within a four-pronged approach to the virus : contain confirmed cases , delay the spread of infection , research as much as possible and plan for mitigation .
“ The key thing is making sure there is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we then have to chase after , ” he told doctors at the RCP presentation .
Finding people who may have come into contact with the virus , known as 'contact tracing ' , is a priority for the government right now .
Contacting and then isolating those people is described as a challenge in areas like Manchester , a city with a large diaspora of people who travel a lot .
“ Even one of two people slipping through could lead to us having a really serious problem we need to pull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Preventing those one or two is incredibly intensive for the people doing it , and incredibly disruptive for the doctors on the clinical side and the public health side who bear the brunt.
” The measures already underway - and those that could be introduced in worst-case scenarios Both active and potential measures were outlined to doctors during the presentation .
Here are some of the measures we could see rolled out in Greater Manchester to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Testing people for coronavirus in their own homes is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consists of a patient being assessed over the phone , followed by a visit by a health worker and paramedic to the patient 's home to take samples .
Health professionals must wear protective clothing , known as hazmats , to prevent the spread of infection .
It allows them to sample four to five patients in three hours while keeping suspected cases out of emergency departments .
Research and intelligence are key in the way the UK handles coronavirus .
Chief medical officer Prof Whitty said scientists and medics must ‘ research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus to inform their strategy further down the line .
Public Health England have a data project known as the ‘ First Few 100 ’ , or FF100 , to gather a detailed epidemiological picture on the first 100 cases of COVID-19 in the UK .
Health bosses are already looking at existing drugs ‘ in the cupboard ’ that could be re-purposed in the case of an epidemic .
HIV and antimalarial drugs could have a role in the fight against COVID-19 , according to Prof Whitty .
A vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first wave of the virus , but will be important in the long run .
All options are being considered in the event of a bigger outbreak and school closures is one of them .
Researchers know that the school summer holidays helped slow the spread of swine flu ( H1N1 ) in 2009 .
School closures during term time could be on the table to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Prof Whitty described such a measure as ‘ a big trade off ’ but presented it as a possibility if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an outbreak .
Public Health England say the decision to close schools lies with local authorities .
This is where ‘ preparing for the worst ’ comes into play - could our health system cope should it be hit with a mass wave of coronavirus cases ?
Even the preventative work to trace , isolate and test for cases was described by Prof Whitty as ‘ incredibly intensive ’ and ‘ disruptive ’ for doctors on the clinical side .
Public Health chiefs say they have a ‘ good pandemic stockpile ’ in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are prepared to scale up isolation facilities in hospitals should the national picture worsen .
What happens next ?
What happens next in the UK depends on what happens in China .
Prof Whitty , addressing doctors at a COVID-19 conference on Tuesday , said they were planning based on two scenarios .
The first is that China gets on top of the epidemic with the spillover cases around the world being contained or kept to a minimum .
The second scenario is that it ’ s not contained in China , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
The change in seasons could play a part in dampening the spread of the disease .
Prof Whitty said doctors would play a key role in leading the NHS and the public through an epidemic .
“ There might be two or three pretty bumpy weeks , '' he told the RCP conference .
“ But as with all epidemics there ’ s a beginning , a middle and an end .
We would come through it.
” The Manchester Evening News has contacted Public Health England , the Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royal College of Physicians for a response .
Anyone with concerns about Coronavirus should visit the Government 's dedicated webpage .

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A major national effort is underway to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
So far, no one in Greater Manchester has tested positive for the virus, according to officials.
Yet our hospitals and GP practices are engaged in a huge push to ensure not a single undetected case slips through the net.
Preventative steps have already been taken to contain coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19.
Quarantine pods are being installed outside every A&E in the country to keep people who suspect they could be infected away from patients and staff inside hospitals.
NHS England are operating on a ‘prepare for the worst and hope for the best’ mantra.
As of Friday, there were nine confirmed cases in the UK and more than 64,000 globally.
Susan Hopkins, Public Health England’s national incident director for coronavirus, addressed front-line doctors in a conference hosted by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) on Tuesday.
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“What we have seen is that if we don’t get ahead of it, we are going to get behind,” she said in a presentation seen by the M.E.N.
Experts say they are grappling with too many unknowns to accurately forecast how many people could become infected in the UK.
But NHS chiefs are already preparing for the worst, which in this case, would be an epidemic on home turf.
How NHS is approaching coronavirus
Chief medical officer Chris Whitty said the UK is working within a four-pronged approach to the virus: contain confirmed cases, delay the spread of infection, research as much as possible and plan for mitigation.
“The key thing is making sure there is not a sustained transmission in the UK that we then have to chase after,” he told doctors at the RCP presentation.
Finding people who may have come into contact with the virus, known as 'contact tracing', is a priority for the government right now.
Contacting and then isolating those people is described as a challenge in areas like Manchester, a city with a large diaspora of people who travel a lot.
“Even one of two people slipping through could lead to us having a really serious problem we need to pull back from,” Prof Whitty said.
“Preventing those one or two is incredibly intensive for the people doing it, and incredibly disruptive for the doctors on the clinical side and the public health side who bear the brunt.”
The measures already underway - and those that could be introduced in worst-case scenarios
Both active and potential measures were outlined to doctors during the presentation.
Here are some of the measures we could see rolled out in Greater Manchester to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Home testing
Testing people for coronavirus in their own homes is already being piloted in London.
It consists of a patient being assessed over the phone, followed by a visit by a health worker and paramedic to the patient's home to take samples.
Health professionals must wear protective clothing, known as hazmats, to prevent the spread of infection.
It allows them to sample four to five patients in three hours while keeping suspected cases out of emergency departments.
Research
Research and intelligence are key in the way the UK handles coronavirus.
Chief medical officer Prof Whitty said scientists and medics must ‘research like mad’ to develop an understanding of the virus to inform their strategy further down the line.
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Public Health England have a data project known as the ‘First Few 100’, or FF100, to gather a detailed epidemiological picture on the first 100 cases of COVID-19 in the UK.
Work on vaccines
Health bosses are already looking at existing drugs ‘in the cupboard’ that could be re-purposed in the case of an epidemic.
HIV and antimalarial drugs could have a role in the fight against COVID-19, according to Prof Whitty.
A vaccine will not rescue the UK from a first wave of the virus, but will be important in the long run.
School closures
All options are being considered in the event of a bigger outbreak and school closures is one of them.
Researchers know that the school summer holidays helped slow the spread of swine flu (H1N1) in 2009.
School closures during term time could be on the table to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Prof Whitty described such a measure as ‘a big trade off’ but presented it as a possibility if the UK moves into the next phase of an outbreak.
Public Health England say the decision to close schools lies with local authorities.
Protecting the NHS
This is where ‘preparing for the worst’ comes into play - could our health system cope should it be hit with a mass wave of coronavirus cases?
Even the preventative work to trace, isolate and test for cases was described by Prof Whitty as ‘incredibly intensive’ and ‘disruptive’ for doctors on the clinical side.
Public Health chiefs say they have a ‘good pandemic stockpile’ in terms of equipment and drugs, and are prepared to scale up isolation facilities in hospitals should the national picture worsen.
What happens next?
What happens next in the UK depends on what happens in China.
Prof Whitty, addressing doctors at a COVID-19 conference on Tuesday, said they were planning based on two scenarios.
The first is that China gets on top of the epidemic with the spillover cases around the world being contained or kept to a minimum.
The second scenario is that it’s not contained in China, and it spreads around the world, including the UK.
The change in seasons could play a part in dampening the spread of the disease.
Prof Whitty said doctors would play a key role in leading the NHS and the public through an epidemic.
“There might be two or three pretty bumpy weeks," he told the RCP conference.
“But as with all epidemics there’s a beginning, a middle and an end. We would come through it.”
The Manchester Evening News has contacted Public Health England, the Department of Health and Social Care and the Royal College of Physicians for a response.
Anyone with concerns about Coronavirus should visit the Government's dedicated webpage.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Friday February 14

There 's a £14million jackpot up for grabs in Friday 's Euromillions draw - could you be the lucky winner ?
Taking home that sweet sum of money could be just what you need to sweep your partner off their feet with the perfect Valentine 's Day gift this year .
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There's a £14million jackpot up for grabs in Friday's Euromillions draw - could you be the lucky winner?
Taking home that sweet sum of money could be just what you need to sweep your partner off their feet with the perfect Valentine's Day gift this year.
A romantic city getaway, a couples cruise or dinner at the swankiest restaurant in town - the possibilities are endless!
But even if you don't scoop the jackpot there are still plenty of cash prizes to be won.
Make sure you've got your lottery ticket ready as we'll have the winning numbers right here as they're announced.
And with every ticket you're automatically entered into the Millionaire Makers raffle which will get one lucky winner £1million.
We'll be bringing you the winning numbers as they're announced.
We'll also have the winning Millionaire Maker codes, as well as the Thunderball numbers, right here.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-17--What TV channel is Chelsea vs Manchester United on? Kick-off time plus team news

Chelsea welcome Manchester United to Stamford Bridge on Monday evening and the clash is already shaping up to be significant in the race for Champions League qualification .
Both clubs now have respective club legends at the helm , and Frank Lampard ’ s side currently sit in fourth position , the last Champions League qualifying spot .
However , it ’ s Ole Gunnar Solksjaer that has had the better of Lampard this season , with the Reds beating Chelsea in a stylish 4-0 win on the opening day at Old Trafford , while also emerging as 2-1 winners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , thanks to a thunderous free-kick from Marcus Rashford .
While the opening day result prompted excitement , this campaign in reality has been sobering , with United sitting in eighth position .
Despite this , United will fancy their chances in London as the Red Devils are unbeaten in five encounters with Chelsea .
The excitement is also building to see Bruno Fernandes finally play in his natural attacking midfield position , after the Portuguese played in an unusually deeper role against Wolves .
Solksjaer will be desperate to return to Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season commences and the pressure intensifies .
What TV channel is Chelsea v Manchester United on ?
Chelsea vs Man United will be broadcast live on Sky Sports , Main Event .
The programme starts at 7pm on Monday 17 February , with the match kick-off at 8pm .
Sky Sports customers can also stream the game on the SkyGo app and the MEN will have live updates in our live blog .
United will once again be without the injured Paul Pogba , while Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sidelined for the hosts with Christian Pulisic also believed to be a doubt .
Chelsea ’ s top goalscorer , Tammy Abraham , is expected to be fit and available for selection .

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Chelsea welcome Manchester United to Stamford Bridge on Monday evening and the clash is already shaping up to be significant in the race for Champions League qualification.
Both clubs now have respective club legends at the helm, and Frank Lampard’s side currently sit in fourth position, the last Champions League qualifying spot.
However, it’s Ole Gunnar Solksjaer that has had the better of Lampard this season, with the Reds beating Chelsea in a stylish 4-0 win on the opening day at Old Trafford, while also emerging as 2-1 winners away from home in the league cup, thanks to a thunderous free-kick from Marcus Rashford.
While the opening day result prompted excitement, this campaign in reality has been sobering, with United sitting in eighth position.
Despite this, United will fancy their chances in London as the Red Devils are unbeaten in five encounters with Chelsea.
The excitement is also building to see Bruno Fernandes finally play in his natural attacking midfield position, after the Portuguese played in an unusually deeper role against Wolves.
Solksjaer will be desperate to return to Manchester avoiding defeat as the business end of the season commences and the pressure intensifies.
What TV channel is Chelsea v Manchester United on?
Chelsea vs Man United will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, Main Event.
The programme starts at 7pm on Monday 17 February, with the match kick-off at 8pm.
Sky Sports customers can also stream the game on the SkyGo app and the MEN will have live updates in our live blog.
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United will once again be without the injured Paul Pogba, while Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay are also still sidelined.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is still sidelined for the hosts with Christian Pulisic also believed to be a doubt.
Chelsea’s top goalscorer, Tammy Abraham, is expected to be fit and available for selection.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-16--Manchester United uncertain of Paul Pogba return date amid doubts over future

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to put a return date on Paul Pogba 's comeback from an ankle injury for Manchester United .
Pogba , 26 , has only started six times this season and made two substitute appearances due to two separate ankle injuries .
The Frenchman underwent surgery to have bone fragments removed last month after playing 71 minutes against Watford and Newcastle United in late December and has been recovering in Dubai .
Solskjaer said on New Year 's Day Pogba would be sidelined for 'three or four weeks ' and it has nearly been seven .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has since ridiculed United 's standing in the game and vowed in January he 'would n't bring anyone else ' to United .
Raiola claimed on Wednesday Pogba 'would not mind going back ' to Juventus and the MEN revealed this month the France international has told teammates at United he still wants to leave the club .
Solskjaer was invited to assure supporters Pogba would play for United again .
`` Well of course , I 'd like to say that .
As soon as he gets fit , he 'll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I 'm sure Paul 's desperate to play for us again .
`` I 've not spoken to Mino , that 's for sure , [ and ] no , I have n't sat down and told Paul to tell his agent what to say .
But Paul is our player and not Mino 's . ''
Injured trio Scott McTominay , Axel Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah travelled with the United squad to Marbella for their warm weather training camp whereas Pogba spent time at the Nad al Sheba Sports Complex in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shaw and Jesse Lingard trained in the first week of the winter break .
Solskjaer gave a brusque response after he was asked why Pogba had not flown to Spain with his teammates .
`` I do n't have to justify every decision .
Paul 's still on his recovery programme .
He 's taken off his cast , so when he comes back here we 'll integrate him with us .
Hopefully soon .
`` He 's started running on the treadmill now , so he 's getting closer .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so hopefully we 'll see him back soon .
He 's been in and around here , and of course I okayed him doing his recovery somewhere else .
`` Paul 's an important player for us but also we 've also learned so much about the others .
Some other players have really stepped up and taken on this responsibility and shown what they can be and what they are for Man United , so there 's always a chance .
`` But it 's unfortunate you get some of your best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of it , that 's part of being here .
You ca n't just say ' I feel sorry for myself because we 've had all these injuries ' .
We 're building a squad that can cope with this . ''
When it was suggested Pogba was enduring a 'disastrous ' campaign , Solskjaer replied : `` You 're not gon na get that headline from me .
As a player , the last thing you want to be is injured and not being able to contribute to your team .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants to play football .
He knows he has to work hard now to get back to his best .
He 's been out now for so long now , it 's a challenge for him as well to get back into shape .
`` I 've been injured for a long , long time myself , it 's a difficult - how do you say ?
- period of your career .
But it 's part and parcel of being a player .
You 're always running the risk of being injured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give you a headline , saying his season has been such-and-such , I know how you work . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to put a return date on Paul Pogba's comeback from an ankle injury for Manchester United.
Pogba, 26, has only started six times this season and made two substitute appearances due to two separate ankle injuries. The Frenchman underwent surgery to have bone fragments removed last month after playing 71 minutes against Watford and Newcastle United in late December and has been recovering in Dubai.
Solskjaer said on New Year's Day Pogba would be sidelined for 'three or four weeks' and it has nearly been seven. Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, has since ridiculed United's standing in the game and vowed in January he 'wouldn't bring anyone else' to United.
Raiola claimed on Wednesday Pogba 'would not mind going back' to Juventus and the MEN revealed this month the France international has told teammates at United he still wants to leave the club.
Solskjaer was invited to assure supporters Pogba would play for United again. "Well of course, I'd like to say that. As soon as he gets fit, he'll be good enough to play for the team and I'm sure Paul's desperate to play for us again.
"I've not spoken to Mino, that's for sure, [and] no, I haven't sat down and told Paul to tell his agent what to say. But Paul is our player and not Mino's."
Injured trio Scott McTominay, Axel Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah travelled with the United squad to Marbella for their warm weather training camp whereas Pogba spent time at the Nad al Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai, where Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw and Jesse Lingard trained in the first week of the winter break.
Solskjaer gave a brusque response after he was asked why Pogba had not flown to Spain with his teammates. "I don't have to justify every decision. Paul's still on his recovery programme. He's taken off his cast, so when he comes back here we'll integrate him with us. Hopefully soon.
(Image: Instagram - @PaulPogba)
"He's started running on the treadmill now, so he's getting closer. It's been a long haul, this, so hopefully we'll see him back soon. He's been in and around here, and of course I okayed him doing his recovery somewhere else.
"Paul's an important player for us but also we've also learned so much about the others. Some other players have really stepped up and taken on this responsibility and shown what they can be and what they are for Man United, so there's always a chance.
"But it's unfortunate you get some of your best players injured, but that's just part of it, that's part of being here. You can't just say 'I feel sorry for myself because we've had all these injuries'. We're building a squad that can cope with this."
When it was suggested Pogba was enduring a 'disastrous' campaign, Solskjaer replied: "You're not gonna get that headline from me. As a player, the last thing you want to be is injured and not being able to contribute to your team.
"Paul's a footballer and he wants to play football. He knows he has to work hard now to get back to his best. He's been out now for so long now, it's a challenge for him as well to get back into shape.
"I've been injured for a long, long time myself, it's a difficult - how do you say? - period of your career. But it's part and parcel of being a player. You're always running the risk of being injured.
"I'm not going to give you a headline, saying his season has been such-and-such, I know how you work."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-16--Manchester United open to permanent Odion Ighalo transfer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it is possible Manchester United could make Odion Ighalo 's loan move a permanent deal .
Ighalo , 30 , joined United on deadline day in the January transfer window and has travelled with teammates to London ahead of the Monday night Premier League fixture at Chelsea .
The Shanghai Shenhua striker did not fly with the United squad to their warm weather training camp in Marbella amid the possibility Ighalo could be refused re-entry into the United Kingdom , having travelled from China , where the Coronavirus originated .
Ighalo has not started a professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could last just three months , with United 's final league game at Leicester City on May 17 .
`` It 's a loan , but when you 're in the door - and if you impress - it gives you a chance , '' Solskjaer said .
`` That 's exactly the same for everyone who signs .
`` If it 's permanent or if it 's a loan , if you impress as a player , if you impress as a person , if you can help this group improve , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll look at extending things and signing .
`` That does n't just go for Odion but , since you asked , yes , his incentive is to play as well as he can and it 's up to us to make sure he wants to stay , if we want him . ''
United turned to Ighalo after receiving little encouragement over a possible deal for the Bournemouth striker Joshua King .
Romelu Lukaku informed Solskjaer of his intention to leave in March but United only moved to sign a goalscorer after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his back against Wolves on January 15 .
The addition of Ighalo and interest in King drew derision from some quarters over links to Solskjaer 's agent Jim Solbakken - who used to represent King - while Ighalo 's agent , Atta Aneke , is an associate of Solbakken .
Tottenham Hotspur enquired about Ighalo but the boyhood United fan wanted to play at Old Trafford and Chelsea also failed to recruit a striker in January .
“ Do n't go down that route now , '' Solskjaer replied at the suggestion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He 's a loan player that we 're very happy with having here .
Hopefully he 'll prove to you what I think he will .
He 's a proven goalscorer , so he 'll do all right .
`` I 'm very happy with the two guys we brought in and it 's not just us and Chelsea .
But to finally have got Bruno [ Fernandes ] over the line , to have signed him after following him for so long , and just seeing what he can give us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been great .
And it will be great to integrate Odion as well . ''
Solskjaer was criticised for signing Solbakken 's clients Magnus Eikrem and Mats Daehli , as well as Jo Inge Berget during his disastrous eight-month spell as Cardiff City manager in 2014 .
United academy graduate Daehli made 22 league appearances for Cardiff , Eikrem six and Berget figured in the Premier League only once .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it is possible Manchester United could make Odion Ighalo's loan move a permanent deal.
Ighalo, 30, joined United on deadline day in the January transfer window and has travelled with teammates to London ahead of the Monday night Premier League fixture at Chelsea.
The Shanghai Shenhua striker did not fly with the United squad to their warm weather training camp in Marbella amid the possibility Ighalo could be refused re-entry into the United Kingdom, having travelled from China, where the Coronavirus originated.
Ighalo has not started a professional match since December 1 and his loan could last just three months, with United's final league game at Leicester City on May 17. "It's a loan, but when you're in the door - and if you impress - it gives you a chance," Solskjaer said. "That's exactly the same for everyone who signs.
"If it's permanent or if it's a loan, if you impress as a player, if you impress as a person, if you can help this group improve, of course there's a chance we'll look at extending things and signing.
"That doesn't just go for Odion but, since you asked, yes, his incentive is to play as well as he can and it's up to us to make sure he wants to stay, if we want him."
United turned to Ighalo after receiving little encouragement over a possible deal for the Bournemouth striker Joshua King. Romelu Lukaku informed Solskjaer of his intention to leave in March but United only moved to sign a goalscorer after Marcus Rashford sustained a double stress fracture to his back against Wolves on January 15.
The addition of Ighalo and interest in King drew derision from some quarters over links to Solskjaer's agent Jim Solbakken - who used to represent King - while Ighalo's agent, Atta Aneke, is an associate of Solbakken. Tottenham Hotspur enquired about Ighalo but the boyhood United fan wanted to play at Old Trafford and Chelsea also failed to recruit a striker in January.
“Don't go down that route now," Solskjaer replied at the suggestion Ighalo was a 'desperate' signing. "He's a loan player that we're very happy with having here. Hopefully he'll prove to you what I think he will. He's a proven goalscorer, so he'll do all right.
"I'm very happy with the two guys we brought in and it's not just us and Chelsea. But to finally have got Bruno [Fernandes] over the line, to have signed him after following him for so long, and just seeing what he can give us and what he will give us, has been great. And it will be great to integrate Odion as well."
Solskjaer was criticised for signing Solbakken's clients Magnus Eikrem and Mats Daehli, as well as Jo Inge Berget during his disastrous eight-month spell as Cardiff City manager in 2014. United academy graduate Daehli made 22 league appearances for Cardiff, Eikrem six and Berget figured in the Premier League only once.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-16--Man in hospital after Vauxhall being chased by police crashes into his car - leaving it on its roof

A 77-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a car being chased by police smashed into his vehicle .
The silver Ford being driven by the victim landed on its roof following the crash on Varley Street in Miles Platting on Sunday afternoon ( February 16 ) .
Earlier , the driver of a Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop when approached by police .
A chase ensued before the Corsa crashed to the Ford , causing it to land on its roof .
Pictures from the scene show the car 's front windscreen caved in , with broken glass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It appears the car collided with a zebra crossing post .
The driver of the Ford was taken to hospital .
His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening .
Greater Manchester Police said the driver of the Corsa fled from the scene of the crash .
No arrests have been made and enquiries to trace the Vauxhall are ongoing .
A spokesperson for GMP said : `` Police were on patrol at 16.04pm on Varley Street in Miles Platting when a Vauxhall Corsa was seen by officers and attempted to make off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle and caused that vehicle to end up on its roof .
`` A 77-year-old man has been taken to hospital .
`` His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening .
`` Enquiries are ongoing to trace to trace the Vauxhall Corsa .
`` The incident has been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct by GMP ’ s Professional Standards Branch , in line with normal procedure . ''

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A 77-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a car being chased by police smashed into his vehicle.
The silver Ford being driven by the victim landed on its roof following the crash on Varley Street in Miles Platting on Sunday afternoon (February 16).
Earlier, the driver of a Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop when approached by police.
A chase ensued before the Corsa crashed to the Ford, causing it to land on its roof.
Pictures from the scene show the car's front windscreen caved in, with broken glass shattered across the road and pavement.
(Image: ASP)
It appears the car collided with a zebra crossing post.
The driver of the Ford was taken to hospital.
His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Greater Manchester Police said the driver of the Corsa fled from the scene of the crash.
(Image: ASP)
No arrests have been made and enquiries to trace the Vauxhall are ongoing.
A spokesperson for GMP said: "Police were on patrol at 16.04pm on Varley Street in Miles Platting when a Vauxhall Corsa was seen by officers and attempted to make off.
"It then collided with another vehicle and caused that vehicle to end up on its roof.
"A 77-year-old man has been taken to hospital.
"His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
"Enquiries are ongoing to trace to trace the Vauxhall Corsa.
"The incident has been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct by GMP’s Professional Standards Branch, in line with normal procedure."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-16--This is the young man stabbed to death in the street in Oldham - a murder investigation continues

A young man who died after he was stabbed to death during a street brawl in Oldham has been named as Ahsan Khan .
The 19-year-old was knifed during a fight involving a 'small group of men ' on Cheviot Avenue in the early hours of Sunday ( February 16 ) .
Mr Khan was taken to hospital with serious injuries , but later died .
A murder investigation was launched in the wake of the incident , which happened at around 4.30am .
A scene was in place on Cheviot Avenue throughout the day and into the evening .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ working inside the cordon .
Four men - two aged 21 , one aged 20 and another aged 19 - have been arrested .
All four have been detained on suspicion of murder .
As news of Mr Khan 's death broke , tributes poured in .
A close friend , who gave his name as Rahim , told the Manchester Evening News : `` I remember when he was born .
`` I used to always see him playing as a kid , running past the house .
I saw him grow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a smile on his face .
He would show everyone respect , regardless of who they were or their religion .
Abz Irshad told the M.E.N .
he knew Mr Khan 'all his life ' .
`` He was an amazing boy with a heart of gold , '' he said .
Has Khan wrote on Facebook : `` Horrible news to get woken up to .
`` He was such a nice young kid , with bright future ahead of him .
`` Only a couple of days ago we spoke .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gone , but always in our hearts . ''
Another friend said : `` Just woke up to this shocking news .
[ He ] has been taken away from us far too soon , he had his whole life ahead of him .
`` Such a great soul , always respected his elders and showed maximum love . ''
A witness said he saw several police cars and ambulances arrive on the street at about 4.30am .
He said the victim was lying in the road as paramedics tried to resuscitate him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ street said : `` I ’ ve never seen anything like this .
`` It ’ s scary to wake up and see this on your doorstep . ''
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information about Mr Khan 's death to come forward .
Detective Superintendent Debbie Dooley , of GMP ’ s Oldham division , said : “ This was a brutal and tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family of the young man whose young life has been taken away from him .
“ This is a fast-moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progress with our lines of enquiry so far .
However , we are keen to establish the circumstances around this and are appealing to the public for further information to assist us with this case .
“ A crime of this severity requires as much detail as possible , therefore it is vital that those who know about the circumstances behind this get in touch with police and aid our enquiries so the perpetrators can be brought to justice .
“ Extra high-visibility patrols will be deployed in the local area in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community to speak to any one of our officers in confidence if they have any concerns or can offer any information that can aid our enquiries.
” Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9080 , quoting incident number 630 of February 16 .
Details can also be reported via Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A young man who died after he was stabbed to death during a street brawl in Oldham has been named as Ahsan Khan.
The 19-year-old was knifed during a fight involving a 'small group of men' on Cheviot Avenue in the early hours of Sunday (February 16).
Mr Khan was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but later died.
A murder investigation was launched in the wake of the incident, which happened at around 4.30am.
A scene was in place on Cheviot Avenue throughout the day and into the evening.
Forensic teams and plain-clothes officers were seen working inside the cordon.
Four men - two aged 21, one aged 20 and another aged 19 - have been arrested.
All four have been detained on suspicion of murder.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
As news of Mr Khan's death broke, tributes poured in.
A close friend, who gave his name as Rahim, told the Manchester Evening News: "I remember when he was born.
"I used to always see him playing as a kid, running past the house. I saw him grow up."
"He always had a smile on his face. He would show everyone respect, regardless of who they were or their religion.
"He was a good lad."
Abz Irshad told the M.E.N. he knew Mr Khan 'all his life'.
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"He was an amazing boy with a heart of gold," he said.
Has Khan wrote on Facebook: "Horrible news to get woken up to.
"He was such a nice young kid, with bright future ahead of him.
"Only a couple of days ago we spoke. Rest in peace little bro.
"Gone, but always in our hearts."
Another friend said: "Just woke up to this shocking news. [He] has been taken away from us far too soon, he had his whole life ahead of him.
"Such a great soul, always respected his elders and showed maximum love."
(Image: Facebook)
A witness said he saw several police cars and ambulances arrive on the street at about 4.30am.
He said the victim was lying in the road as paramedics tried to resuscitate him.
A woman who lives on the street said: "I’ve never seen anything like this.
"It’s scary to wake up and see this on your doorstep."
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information about Mr Khan's death to come forward.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Detective Superintendent Debbie Dooley, of GMP’s Oldham division, said: “This was a brutal and tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family of the young man whose young life has been taken away from him.
“This is a fast-moving investigation and we have made some encouraging progress with our lines of enquiry so far. However, we are keen to establish the circumstances around this and are appealing to the public for further information to assist us with this case.
“A crime of this severity requires as much detail as possible, therefore it is vital that those who know about the circumstances behind this get in touch with police and aid our enquiries so the perpetrators can be brought to justice.
“Extra high-visibility patrols will be deployed in the local area in the next few days and we encourage the community to speak to any one of our officers in confidence if they have any concerns or can offer any information that can aid our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9080, quoting incident number 630 of February 16.
Details can also be reported via Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-16--Dancing On Ice fans 'gutted' as they claim the wrong skater was sent home

Dancing On Ice viewers were stunned by a shock skate-off on Sunday night 's show .
Fans of the ITV celeb skating contest could n't believe that Love Island 's Maura Higgins ended up in the bottom two after impressing them with her skating skills .
Maura , who was paired with pro-skater Alexander Demetriou , ended up in a skate-off with Paralympian sprinter Libby Clegg and her partner Mark Hanretty and were voted home by the judging panel .
`` Maura ’ s skate was clearly better , '' commented one fan .
`` Omg Maura was far better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Awww I ’ m gutted for Maura bless her !
She didn ’ t deserve to go , '' said a third .
Another wrote : `` I ’ m so gutted for @ MauraHiggins she has been amazing on this show and she didn ’ t deserve to go tonight !
`` She brings the fun , the banter and the professionalisms .
She made no mistakes in her routine @ dancingonice and she should n't have been in the bottom two . ''
And another fan commented : `` Awww so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love her honesty .
She wanted to stay and she 's gutted .
I 'm gutted too . ''
But another fan reasoned : `` This is my view - throughout the competition , Libby has been the most consistent .
`` Her props routine was better than Maura ’ s .
Tonight ’ s skate off was a difficult decision for the judges as both were good . ''
A tearful Maura told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that she did n't feel ready to leave the contest .
After the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had launched a jokey rivalry with her fellow contestant Joe Swash .
The reality TV personality shot to fame on last year 's summer series of Love Island , where she eventually found romance with her boyfriend , Nantwich dancer Curtis Pritchard .
Diversity dancer Perri Kiely is the favourite to be crowned Dancing On Ice champion 2020 .
The street dancer is paired with professional skater Vanessa Bauer .

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Dancing On Ice viewers were stunned by a shock skate-off on Sunday night's show.
Fans of the ITV celeb skating contest couldn't believe that Love Island's Maura Higgins ended up in the bottom two after impressing them with her skating skills.
Maura, who was paired with pro-skater Alexander Demetriou, ended up in a skate-off with Paralympian sprinter Libby Clegg and her partner Mark Hanretty and were voted home by the judging panel.
"Maura’s skate was clearly better," commented one fan.
"Omg Maura was far better ..." said another viewer.
"Awww I’m gutted for Maura bless her! She didn’t deserve to go," said a third.
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Another wrote: "I’m so gutted for @MauraHiggins she has been amazing on this show and she didn’t deserve to go tonight!
"She brings the fun, the banter and the professionalisms. She made no mistakes in her routine @dancingonice
and she shouldn't have been in the bottom two."
And another fan commented: "Awww so sad to see Maura go. I love her honesty. She wanted to stay and she's gutted. I'm gutted too."
But another fan reasoned: "This is my view - throughout the competition, Libby has been the most consistent. "Her props routine was better than Maura’s. Tonight’s skate off was a difficult decision for the judges as both were good."
A tearful Maura told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that she didn't feel ready to leave the contest.
After the contest launched last month the outspoken star had launched a jokey rivalry with her fellow contestant Joe Swash.
The reality TV personality shot to fame on last year's summer series of Love Island, where she eventually found romance with her boyfriend, Nantwich dancer Curtis Pritchard.
Diversity dancer Perri Kiely is the favourite to be crowned Dancing On Ice champion 2020. The street dancer is paired with professional skater Vanessa Bauer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-16--Manchester United identify English three-man transfer shortlist and more rumours

Manchester United are looking to sign three English players in the summer transfer market , according to reports .
United are interested in Borussia Dortmund 's Jadon Sancho , Leicester playmaker James Maddison and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish .
However , The Mail suggest Ed Woodward is looking to bring in another trio of young English talent in the summer , regardless of any deals for Sancho , Maddison or Grealish .
Those three are Max Aarons and Todd Cantwell from Norwich , while Declan Rice is also under consideration .
The report says United are interested in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moves in a summer of spending .
The report adds that Kai Havertz of Bayer Leverkusen is also a target , but they would face competition from plenty of Europe 's big clubs .
Another possible target is Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar .
The 21-year-old is of interest after another impressive season in Ligue 1 , and has been linked with moves to Manchester City and Juventus in the past .
He drew praise from Pep Guardiola after Lyon 's Champions League fixtures with City last season .
Finally , United could make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the summer transfer window , according another report in the Daily Mail .
United looked into signing King on deadline day in January , but moved onto a loan deal for Odion Ighalo instead when they realised their valuation of their former youth striker was far apart with Bournemouth 's .
King has since admitted a move back to Old Trafford would have been a 'dream ' , and he may get his wish in the summer , if the report is to be believed .

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Manchester United are looking to sign three English players in the summer transfer market, according to reports.
United are interested in Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho, Leicester playmaker James Maddison and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.
However, The Mail suggest Ed Woodward is looking to bring in another trio of young English talent in the summer, regardless of any deals for Sancho, Maddison or Grealish.
Those three are Max Aarons and Todd Cantwell from Norwich, while Declan Rice is also under consideration. The report says United are interested in the young trio, and could make their moves in a summer of spending.
The report adds that Kai Havertz of Bayer Leverkusen is also a target, but they would face competition from plenty of Europe's big clubs.
Another possible target is Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.
The 21-year-old is of interest after another impressive season in Ligue 1, and has been linked with moves to Manchester City and Juventus in the past. He drew praise from Pep Guardiola after Lyon's Champions League fixtures with City last season.
Finally, United could make a fresh move to sign Joshua King in the summer transfer window, according another report in the Daily Mail.
United looked into signing King on deadline day in January, but moved onto a loan deal for Odion Ighalo instead when they realised their valuation of their former youth striker was far apart with Bournemouth's.
King has since admitted a move back to Old Trafford would have been a 'dream', and he may get his wish in the summer, if the report is to be believed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-16--Sven-Goran Eriksson explains key difference between Liverpool and Man City this season

Former Man City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has explained why he believes his former side have struggled against runaway leaders Liverpool this season .
Jurgen Klopp 's men extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 25 points on Saturday by defeating Norwich City 1-0 thanks to Sadio Mane 's late winner .
City came into the 2019/20 campaign as favourites to win the title again after two consecutive league successes under Pep Guardiola .
But the Blues have been behind from early on in the season , something which was highlighted when they lost 3-1 at Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up on what has separated Liverpool and City this term .
`` This Liverpool team have everything , and the best thing they did is buy [ Virgil ] van Dijk , '' he told the Sunday Times .
“ You can attack with a lot of people because he will always sort out one against one at the back .
If you have Van Dijk you can do whatever you want , he is out of this world .
`` A couple of years ago , City were extremely good but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the same hunger year after year , changing not too many players .
[ Pep Guardiola ] is intense .
“ I have a good example of that .
Arrigo Sacchi slowly killed the players [ at AC Milan ] , he asked too much .
I got Ruud Gullit in Sampdoria , coming from Milan , and we talked about Sacchi .
“ He told me that one day he , [ Frank ] Rijkaard and [ Marco ] van Basten went to see [ the AC Milan owner Silvio ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Berlusconi , you have to choose , not one day more .
’ ''

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Former Man City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has explained why he believes his former side have struggled against runaway leaders Liverpool this season.
Jurgen Klopp's men extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 25 points on Saturday by defeating Norwich City 1-0 thanks to Sadio Mane's late winner.
City came into the 2019/20 campaign as favourites to win the title again after two consecutive league successes under Pep Guardiola.
But the Blues have been behind from early on in the season, something which was highlighted when they lost 3-1 at Liverpool last November.
Now Eriksson has opened up on what has separated Liverpool and City this term.
"This Liverpool team have everything, and the best thing they did is buy [Virgil] van Dijk," he told the Sunday Times.
“You can attack with a lot of people because he will always sort out one against one at the back. If you have Van Dijk you can do whatever you want, he is out of this world.
"A couple of years ago, City were extremely good but I don’t think you can compete with the same hunger year after year, changing not too many players. [Pep Guardiola] is intense.
“I have a good example of that. Arrigo Sacchi slowly killed the players [at AC Milan], he asked too much. I got Ruud Gullit in Sampdoria, coming from Milan, and we talked about Sacchi.
“He told me that one day he, [Frank] Rijkaard and [Marco] van Basten went to see [the AC Milan owner Silvio] Berlusconi: ‘Us or him, Berlusconi, you have to choose, not one day more.’"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-16--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP Maddison and Pogba latest as Ighalo trains ahead of Chels

Manchester United news and transfers RECAP Maddison and Pogba latest as Ighalo trains ahead of Chelsea fixture

Sporting Lisbon 's vice-president has said Manchester United wrongly believed the Portuguese club would lower their asking price for Bruno @ @ @ @ @ window .
United eventually agreed a deal worth an initial £45.56million for Fernandes but that @ @ @ @ @ to add-ons .
Sporting 's vice-president , Francisco Salgado Zenha , has now spoken out @ @ @ @ @ Portuguese outlet Record : `` I realised in the negotiations that Manchester United were convinced @ @ @ @ @ give in and that for 50million euros we would do the deal .
Well , @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I have no doubts .
But they were wrong .
And they ended @ @ @ @ @ .
We got 20million more than if we had sold four months ago . ''
@ @ @ @ @ Chelsea on Monday and will continue to be without Paul Pogba , Scott McTominay , @ @ @ @ @ .

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Sporting Lisbon's vice-president has said Manchester United wrongly believed the Portuguese club would lower their asking price for Bruno Fernandes during the January transfer window.
United eventually agreed a deal worth an initial £45.56million for Fernandes but that fee could rise significantly due to add-ons.
Sporting's vice-president, Francisco Salgado Zenha, has now spoken out about negotiations as he told Portuguese outlet Record: "I realised in the negotiations that Manchester United were convinced that we were going to give in and that for 50million euros we would do the deal. Well, they ended up paying 65million.
"I have no doubts. But they were wrong. And they ended up paying what we wanted. We got 20million more than if we had sold four months ago."
United return to action against Chelsea on Monday and will continue to be without Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay, Axel Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah.
Recap the latest Manchester United news from Sunday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-16--Delays on Ashton line after crash between tram and taxi at New Islington

There are delays on the Ashton line after a tram collided with a taxi near New Islington .
Services have @ @ @ @ @ Piccadilly following the crash , which happened at around 6.30pm on Sunday night ( February @ @ @ @ @ a tram bound for Media City stopped just outside the tram stop for New Islington @ @ @ @ @ stopped next to the tram tracks .
There are not believed to be any serious @ @ @ @ @ said the tram had been travelling at speed when he heard a bang from his @ @ @ @ @ M.E.N the crash did n't look too 'severe . '
Metrolink engineers are currently in @ @ @ @ @ Metrolink said : `` Due to a road traffic accident , services on the Ashton @ @ @ @ @ and Clayton only .
`` There are no services between Clayton and Piccadilly .
`` @ @ @ @ @ accepted on the 216 and 217 bus service . ''

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There are delays on the Ashton line after a tram collided with a taxi near New Islington.
Services have been stopped between Clayton and Piccadilly following the crash, which happened at around 6.30pm on Sunday night (February 16).
Pictures show a tram bound for Media City stopped just outside the tram stop for New Islington.
A white taxi has stopped next to the tram tracks.
There are not believed to be any serious injuries.
An eye witness said the tram had been travelling at speed when he heard a bang from his building.
He told the M.E.N the crash didn't look too 'severe.'
Metrolink engineers are currently in attendance.
A spokesperson for Metrolink said: "Due to a road traffic accident, services on the Ashton line are operating between Ashton and Clayton only.
"There are no services between Clayton and Piccadilly.
"Tickets and passes are being accepted on the 216 and 217 bus service."