themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Sky customers are getting two new channels

Sky is launching two new channels this May with hundreds of hours of original content .
The channels , Sky Documentaries and Sky Nature will head to the box and NowTV on May 27 .
Viewers can watch documentaries including McMillions , which looks into the scandal surrounding the McDonald 's Monopoly gaming scam , Ali vs Cavett portrays the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali through the lens of his frequent appearances on the Dick Cavett Show and Hillary which provides a remarkably intimate portrait of public woman Hillary Clinton .
While Sky Nature will be home to original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aryee and a cast of baby animal characters as they face their first days , weeks and months on planet earth .
Plus it includes Sky ’ s existing collection from national treasure David Attenborough .
The channels will be available for Sky customers at no extra cost and can be watched live or on the on-demand services .
If you 're a non-Sky customer there 's still a way to watch the new channels and shows like McMillions .
You can sign up to NowTV for a seven-day free trial with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the trial ends .
Plus Sky History will be launching in May which is a co-branded venture between Sky and A+E Networks previously known as HISTORY .

Sky is launching two new channels this May with hundreds of hours of original content.
The channels, Sky Documentaries and Sky Nature will head to the box and NowTV on May 27.
Viewers can watch documentaries including McMillions, which looks into the scandal surrounding the McDonald's Monopoly gaming scam, Ali vs Cavett portrays the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali through the lens of his frequent appearances on the Dick Cavett Show and Hillary which provides a remarkably intimate portrait of public woman Hillary Clinton.
While Sky Nature will be home to original series Wild Animal Babies which follows Patrick Aryee and a cast of baby animal characters as they face their first days, weeks and months on planet earth. Plus it includes Sky’s existing collection from national treasure David Attenborough.
The channels will be available for Sky customers at no extra cost and can be watched live or on the on-demand services.
If you're a non-Sky customer there's still a way to watch the new channels and shows like McMillions. You can sign up to NowTV for a seven-day free trial with the Entertainment Pass and pay £8.99 per month when the trial ends.
Plus Sky History will be launching in May which is a co-branded venture between Sky and A+E Networks previously known as HISTORY.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Man City star Kevin De Bruyne describes his typical day in lockdown

Kevin De Bruyne is doing his best to fit his Manchester City work around his family as the lockdown continues .
The UK government announced on Thursday that restrictions will be in place for another three weeks , while the Premier League have not set a date for the competition to return after Friday 's meeting with clubs as they continue to be led by the party leading the country .
For City 's chief playmaker , that means more time at home in Manchester with his wife Michele and two children Mason and Rome .
De Bruyne and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual training programmes to keep fit during their time away from the training ground .
That does include some virtual group sessions but the players also have more flexibility to complete their exercises than they normally would with no team or tactical meetings to attend .
The 28-year-old has been happy to see his two boys grow closer during an unsettling time for everyone , and fits his training around their nap schedules when he can as part of the daily routine in the house .
“ My day starts mostly between 5.30am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife change these days of who is getting up so mostly at the beginning it is fairly easy , they watch some TV , have some breakfast and now at 9am my oldest son has online lessons for school so he is doing that , '' he said .
`` We are keeping the boys entertained .
When the sun is out , I want them to be out .
We bought some toys , we bought a little goal , we made a little playground when I bought the house , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of stuff .
We are in a really good situation unlike other people who are in a little house or maybe in an apartment which would be difficult .
`` Our boys inside , we call them two savages ; they just destroy the whole house and that ’ s two little boys I guess .
They are doing really well and I enjoyed the connection they have .
It has been growing more now because the only ones they have is each other .
`` They have us but I guess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their parents all the time either .
In the afternoon , between 12 and 2 , my youngest son mostly still has a nap , so that is the time that I do my fitness work so I try to do that when my wife doesn ’ t have the two boys .
To take two is always too difficult .
`` In the afternoon there is more and more of the same ; playing , drawing , whatever they want to do , then bath time , making food , clean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuff and mostly around 7 or 8 with them , then it is mostly time to have a rest .
I think a lot of people are the same but we are managing very well .
We have found a routine that we are happy with , they feel comfortable with , and I think that is , for all the people , the most difficult task .
”

Kevin De Bruyne is doing his best to fit his Manchester City work around his family as the lockdown continues.
The UK government announced on Thursday that restrictions will be in place for another three weeks, while the Premier League have not set a date for the competition to return after Friday's meeting with clubs as they continue to be led by the party leading the country.
For City's chief playmaker, that means more time at home in Manchester with his wife Michele and two children Mason and Rome.
De Bruyne and the rest of his teammates have been given individual training programmes to keep fit during their time away from the training ground. That does include some virtual group sessions but the players also have more flexibility to complete their exercises than they normally would with no team or tactical meetings to attend.
The 28-year-old has been happy to see his two boys grow closer during an unsettling time for everyone, and fits his training around their nap schedules when he can as part of the daily routine in the house.
“My day starts mostly between 5.30am and 6am. Mostly me and my wife change these days of who is getting up so mostly at the beginning it is fairly easy, they watch some TV, have some breakfast and now at 9am my oldest son has online lessons for school so he is doing that," he said.
"We are keeping the boys entertained. When the sun is out, I want them to be out. We bought some toys, we bought a little goal, we made a little playground when I bought the house, so they are lucky enough to have a lot of stuff. We are in a really good situation unlike other people who are in a little house or maybe in an apartment which would be difficult.
"Our boys inside, we call them two savages; they just destroy the whole house and that’s two little boys I guess. They are doing really well and I enjoyed the connection they have. It has been growing more now because the only ones they have is each other.
"They have us but I guess children don’t want to be with their parents all the time either. In the afternoon, between 12 and 2, my youngest son mostly still has a nap, so that is the time that I do my fitness work so I try to do that when my wife doesn’t have the two boys. To take two is always too difficult.
"In the afternoon there is more and more of the same; playing, drawing, whatever they want to do, then bath time, making food, clean the house, doing that sort of stuff and mostly around 7 or 8 with them, then it is mostly time to have a rest. I think a lot of people are the same but we are managing very well. We have found a routine that we are happy with, they feel comfortable with, and I think that is, for all the people, the most difficult task.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Police 'appalled and outraged' after yobs throw brick at car windscreen

Police have been left 'appalled and outraged ' after two vandals on a moped threw a brick at their car for no apparent reason .
The patrol vehicle was parked up on Parrswood Road near to the junction with School Grove in Ladybarn on Friday afternoon while officers were out on patrol in the park .
Fortunately , the two officers who were using the vehicle were not in it at the time .
But the brick caused serious damage to the windscreen of the police car taking it off the road and unable to respond to emergencies .
Writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Fallowfield , Withington , Levenshulme and Burnage , officers expressed their frustration at the mindless act .
`` Today two males on a moped decided throwing a brick at a police car windscreen was the best use of their time today , '' they wrote .
`` Not exactly an essential journey or a daily exercise routine to be a proud of !
`` Strangely enough we do not have an unlimited supply of police vehicles and this takes one off the road and unable to respond to incidents .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixing it , transporting it , officers crime-ing it , investigating and now me here appealing to the public for help on the matter to help us identify these clowns ! ''
The incident happened at 5.10pm in broad daylight close to Ladybarn Park so officers are confident someone in the local area will recognise the offenders from their clothing or bikes .
Investigations are ongoing and more CCTV is being recovered .
Police added : `` But for now we are appealing to the majority of the general public out there who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this incident as we are and will get in touch if they know the identity of these males .
`` We are still coming into work , putting ourselves and our families at risk to do our bit to keep the people of South Manchester safe , and the last thing we should be , or any item of police property , is attacked and damaged whilst trying to do our job .
`` This is one less car we have now to respond to an emergency situation ... there are no winners @ @ @

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Police have been left 'appalled and outraged' after two vandals on a moped threw a brick at their car for no apparent reason.
The patrol vehicle was parked up on Parrswood Road near to the junction with School Grove in Ladybarn on Friday afternoon while officers were out on patrol in the park.
Fortunately, the two officers who were using the vehicle were not in it at the time.
But the brick caused serious damage to the windscreen of the police car taking it off the road and unable to respond to emergencies.
Writing on the Greater Manchester Police Facebook page for Fallowfield, Withington, Levenshulme and Burnage, officers expressed their frustration at the mindless act.
(Image: GMP)
"Today two males on a moped decided throwing a brick at a police car windscreen was the best use of their time today," they wrote.
"Not exactly an essential journey or a daily exercise routine to be a proud of!
"Strangely enough we do not have an unlimited supply of police vehicles and this takes one off the road and unable to respond to incidents.
"It wastes police time sorting it out, fixing it, transporting it, officers crime-ing it, investigating and now me here appealing to the public for help on the matter to help us identify these clowns!"
(Image: GMP)
The incident happened at 5.10pm in broad daylight close to Ladybarn Park so officers are confident someone in the local area will recognise the offenders from their clothing or bikes.
Investigations are ongoing and more CCTV is being recovered.
Police added: "But for now we are appealing to the majority of the general public out there who will be as appalled and outraged by this incident as we are and will get in touch if they know the identity of these males.
"We are still coming into work, putting ourselves and our families at risk to do our bit to keep the people of South Manchester safe, and the last thing we should be, or any item of police property, is attacked and damaged whilst trying to do our job.
"This is one less car we have now to respond to an emergency situation... there are no winners here!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Do Jenny and Lee on Gogglebox live together?

Best pals Jenny Newby and Lee Riley are part of the Gogglebox furniture .
The pair have been have been regulars on the Channel 4 hit since series four way back in 2014 .
And fans have loved them ever since .
The pair have been best friends for more than 20 years and Lee and Jenny give out their views on the weeks telly from Jenny 's caravan in Hull .
Jenny is married to husband Ray , who has never appeared on the show while Lee has been with his partner Steve Mail for 26 years .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have continued to appear on Gogglebox as the show continues to film during the current coronavirus outbreak while other shows have had to pause filming .
However , for the past few weeks viewers have been questioning why the friends are still filming together or questioning whether they are flouting the current social-distancing rules .
Lee himself cleared this up in a message from the pair 's Twitter account , saying they are on lockdown together .
It said : `` Well what can we say it 's Friday and it 's still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me watching together as we are both on lockdown TOGETHER friends with no benefits I may add an hour of laughs stay safe stay well # StayHomeSavesLives . ''
Lee then followed up the tweet last week adding : `` Thank you for all the lovely tweets and love from you all makes it all worth while isolating with Jenny .
`` JOKING hope you enjoyed the show big thanks to @ Tanialalexander the crew the cast stay safe stay healthy stay in # Gogglebox goodnight goggleboxers . ''
So that definitely clears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also noticed a few other shake-ups to the cast .
Last week , sisters Ellie and Izzi Warner were separated with Ellie 's boyfriend Nat stepping in .
The Siddiqui family line-up has also changed with dad Sid missing from the show for a couple of weeks .
He also said on social media that the family wo n't be seen together on the show because of social distancing .

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Best pals Jenny Newby and Lee Riley are part of the Gogglebox furniture.
The pair have been have been regulars on the Channel 4 hit since series four way back in 2014.
And fans have loved them ever since.
The pair have been best friends for more than 20 years and Lee and Jenny give out their views on the weeks telly from Jenny's caravan in Hull.
Jenny is married to husband Ray, who has never appeared on the show while Lee has been with his partner Steve Mail for 26 years.
The good news is that Jenny and Lee have continued to appear on Gogglebox as the show continues to film during the current coronavirus outbreak while other shows have had to pause filming.
(Image: Channel 4)
However, for the past few weeks viewers have been questioning why the friends are still filming together or questioning whether they are flouting the current social-distancing rules.
Lee himself cleared this up in a message from the pair's Twitter account, saying they are on lockdown together.
It said: "Well what can we say it's Friday and it's still on #Gogglebox.
"Jenny and me watching together as we are both on lockdown TOGETHER friends with no benefits I may add an hour of laughs stay safe stay well #StayHomeSavesLives."
Lee then followed up the tweet last week adding: "Thank you for all the lovely tweets and love from you all makes it all worth while isolating with Jenny.
"JOKING hope you enjoyed the show big thanks to @Tanialalexander the crew the cast stay safe stay healthy stay in #Gogglebox goodnight goggleboxers."
So that definitely clears that one up.
Viewers will have also noticed a few other shake-ups to the cast.
Last week, sisters Ellie and Izzi Warner were separated with Ellie's boyfriend Nat stepping in.
The Siddiqui family line-up has also changed with dad Sid missing from the show for a couple of weeks.
He also said on social media that the family won't be seen together on the show because of social distancing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Talents from Portugal who could follow Bruno Fernandes and have Man Utd impact

Manchester United uncovered a gem by attracting Bruno Fernandes to the club in January .
The former Sporting Lisbon midfielder has given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer exactly what he was lacking , with Fernandes ’ arrival a turning point in United ’ s season .
It underlined just how untapped Portugal remains as a source of top level talent .
Fernandes isn ’ t the only player in the country ’ s top flight that could improve United ’ s squad .
Here are five more they should consider returning to Portugal for .
Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire have shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , but there remains a sense that United could use more competition at the back .
Ruben Dias has been linked with Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur , but it ’ s at Old Trafford where he could make the biggest impact .
Dias is capable of playing out from the back , but is also dominant in the air .
The Portuguese international uses aggression to his advantage and is commanding in much of what he does across the backline .
At 22 , Dias , who is admired by Jose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better .
His signing would be an investment in the future .
After Joao Felix ’ s blockbuster transfer to Atletico Madrid last summer Florentino Luis seems next in line to earn a mega-money move from Benfica .
The 20-year-old midfielder is quick and agile and has proven himself as the best central destroyer in the Portuguese top flight since his breakthrough at the Estadio da Luz last season .
Luis has been heralded for his ability to read the game and for his positional awareness .
The midfielder is also good with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of picking a pass from deep .
Luis possesses a composure beyond his years and would give United some much-needed fibre in the centre of the pitch .
Solskjaer requires a new centre forward to fill the void left by Romelu Lukaku , sold to Inter last summer .
Paulinho would give the Norwegian a worthwhile option in the final third with the Braga forward finding the back of the net 10 times in 19 league appearances this season .
Paulinho impressed for Braga in the Europa League this season and at 27 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his career .
He might not be of the same calibre of Harry Kane , Erling Haaland or many of the other strikers United have been linked to , but as an option off the bench and in cup competitions Paulinho would contribute .
While Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams have impressed at times this season , United could still use an elite level left-back .
Alex Telles has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs of late with Chelsea reported to be among those monitoring the Brazilian .
Telles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League level and at 27 is coming into his peak years as a professional .
He has eight goals for Porto this season , also contributing five assists over 23 league appearances .
On top of this , nobody has averaged more key passes per game for Porto this season than Telles .
He is an attacking hub .
At 6ft 3 ” Carlos Vinicius is a physical presence , but he is not a target man in the traditional sense .
Instead , it ’ s the Brazilian ’ s dribbling and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a goalscorer , finding the back of the net 15 times in 22 league appearances for Benfica this season .
He is the most prolific goalscorer in Portugal at this point .
Vinicius possesses a strong link up game and has a cultured left foot that makes him clinical inside the penalty area .
United would have to spend big to sign the Benfica forward , though , with a €100million release clause written into the Brazilian ’ s contract .
Vinicius would fit the bill as a potentially world class striker .

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Manchester United uncovered a gem by attracting Bruno Fernandes to the club in January. The former Sporting Lisbon midfielder has given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer exactly what he was lacking, with Fernandes’ arrival a turning point in United’s season.
It underlined just how untapped Portugal remains as a source of top level talent. Fernandes isn’t the only player in the country’s top flight that could improve United’s squad. Here are five more they should consider returning to Portugal for.
Ruben Dias
Club: Benfica
Age: 22
Nationality: Portugal
Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire have shown signs of a flourishing centre-back partnership this season, but there remains a sense that United could use more competition at the back. Ruben Dias has been linked with Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, but it’s at Old Trafford where he could make the biggest impact.
Dias is capable of playing out from the back, but is also dominant in the air. The Portuguese international uses aggression to his advantage and is commanding in much of what he does across the backline. At 22, Dias, who is admired by Jose Mourinho, is only likely to get better. His signing would be an investment in the future.
Florentino Luis
Club: Benfica
Age: 20
Nationality: Portugal
After Joao Felix’s blockbuster transfer to Atletico Madrid last summer Florentino Luis seems next in line to earn a mega-money move from Benfica. The 20-year-old midfielder is quick and agile and has proven himself as the best central destroyer in the Portuguese top flight since his breakthrough at the Estadio da Luz last season.
Luis has been heralded for his ability to read the game and for his positional awareness. The midfielder is also good with the ball at his feet, capable of picking a pass from deep. Luis possesses a composure beyond his years and would give United some much-needed fibre in the centre of the pitch.
Paulinho
Club: Braga
Age: 27
Nationality: Portugal
Solskjaer requires a new centre forward to fill the void left by Romelu Lukaku, sold to Inter last summer. Paulinho would give the Norwegian a worthwhile option in the final third with the Braga forward finding the back of the net 10 times in 19 league appearances this season.
Paulinho impressed for Braga in the Europa League this season and at 27 is ready to take the next step in his career. He might not be of the same calibre of Harry Kane, Erling Haaland or many of the other strikers United have been linked to, but as an option off the bench and in cup competitions Paulinho would contribute.
Alex Telles
Club: Porto
Age: 27
Nationality: Brazil
While Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams have impressed at times this season, United could still use an elite level left-back. Alex Telles has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs of late with Chelsea reported to be among those monitoring the Brazilian.
Telles is proven at Champions League and Europa League level and at 27 is coming into his peak years as a professional. He has eight goals for Porto this season, also contributing five assists over 23 league appearances. On top of this, nobody has averaged more key passes per game for Porto this season than Telles. He is an attacking hub.
Carlos Vinicius
Club: Benfica
Age: 25
Nationality: Brazil
At 6ft 3” Carlos Vinicius is a physical presence, but he is not a target man in the traditional sense. Instead, it’s the Brazilian’s dribbling and movement that makes him so dangerous as a goalscorer, finding the back of the net 15 times in 22 league appearances for Benfica this season. He is the most prolific goalscorer in Portugal at this point.
Vinicius possesses a strong link up game and has a cultured left foot that makes him clinical inside the penalty area. United would have to spend big to sign the Benfica forward, though, with a €100million release clause written into the Brazilian’s contract. Vinicius would fit the bill as a potentially world class striker.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Who are Giles and Mary on Gogglebox and what do they do?

Gogglebox is still managing to reach our screens , giving us a little weekly dose of laughs and opinions .
@ @ @ @ @ from Giles Wood and Mary Killen .
The married couple offer their latest opinions on @ @ @ @ @ home in Wiltshire .
They joined the Channel 4 show in 2015 for the fifth @ @ @ @ @ take part and they have been keeping viewers entertained ever since .
The couple , @ @ @ @ @ , met when they were just 21 .
Mary was a model and Giles was @ @ @ @ @ .
Now Giles spends his time creating art and is an acclaimed artist .
He @ @ @ @ @ a contributor to the online magazine The Oldie .
Mary also works in magazines , @ @ @ @ @ for online magazine The Spectator .
She has also written an etiquette book called How @ @ @ @ @ Happy .
They also have two daughters together .

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Gogglebox is still managing to reach our screens, giving us a little weekly dose of laughs and opinions.
And that includes regular appearances from Giles Wood and Mary Killen.
The married couple offer their latest opinions on the weeks telly from their home in Wiltshire.
They joined the Channel 4 show in 2015 for the fifth series after being approached to take part and they have been keeping viewers entertained ever since.
The couple, of more than 30 years , met when they were just 21.
Mary was a model and Giles was studying at Wimbledon Art School.
Now Giles spends his time creating art and is an acclaimed artist.
He is also said to be a contributor to the online magazine The Oldie.
Mary also works in magazines, acting as an agony aunt for online magazine The Spectator.
She has also written an etiquette book called How the Queen Can Make You Happy.
They also have two daughters together.
Gogglebox airs Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Corrie fan theories about newcomer Scott's connection to Johnny Connor

Coronation Street fans are intrigued by the arrival of newcomer Scott to the famous cobbles .
Businessman Scott Emberton turned up at the Rovers Return to take on a bed and breakfast room at the boozer run by Jenny and Johnny Connor .
Johnny was uncomfortable to hear that Scott , played by Tom Roberts , is planning to stay with them for a few weeks and quickly started making plans to visit Eva Price and his granddaughter Susie in France , and viewers are wondering what he 's hiding .
They saw that Johnny clearly recognised Scott , their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his obvious concern .
Viewers took to Twitter with their theories about the mystery man and his link to Johnny , who previously owned the Underworld factory .
Some are wondering if he might be a secret son , after it was previously revealed on the soap that Johnny was Carla Connor 's dad .
`` Intriguing ...
I 'm very curious about Johnny 's secret !
Looking forward to this story , '' said one .
`` The guy is not much younger than Johnny or possibly the same age - I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Next week Carla agrees that she and Peter will move in to run the pub and take care of Scott so Jenny can accompany Johnny to France .
But when John , played by Richard Hawley , comes face to face with Scott , their guest greets him as an old friend .
As Johnny and Jenny leave for the airport , Johnny ’ s uneasy when Scott assures him there are no hard feelings about the past .
Actor Tom previously starred in the sitcom 2point4 Children , Holby City , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rochdale drama Waterloo Road , and he 's been in Corrie before .
He previously played Dr William Gerald in 2013 and 2016 , Adam Barlow 's solicitor Mr Blake in 2006 and a locum doctor in 2009 .

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Coronation Street fans are intrigued by the arrival of newcomer Scott to the famous cobbles.
Businessman Scott Emberton turned up at the Rovers Return to take on a bed and breakfast room at the boozer run by Jenny and Johnny Connor.
Johnny was uncomfortable to hear that Scott, played by Tom Roberts, is planning to stay with them for a few weeks and quickly started making plans to visit Eva Price and his granddaughter Susie in France, and viewers are wondering what he's hiding.
They saw that Johnny clearly recognised Scott, their new guest, and is now masking his obvious concern.
Viewers took to Twitter with their theories about the mystery man and his link to Johnny, who previously owned the Underworld factory.
Some are wondering if he might be a secret son, after it was previously revealed on the soap that Johnny was Carla Connor's dad.
"Intriguing... I'm very curious about Johnny's secret! Looking forward to this story," said one.
(Image: ITV)
"The guy is not much younger than Johnny or possibly the same age - I reckon school bully," said another.
Next week Carla agrees that she and Peter will move in to run the pub and take care of Scott so Jenny can accompany Johnny to France.
But when John, played by Richard Hawley, comes face to face with Scott, their guest greets him as an old friend.
As Johnny and Jenny leave for the airport, Johnny’s uneasy when Scott assures him there are no hard feelings about the past.
Actor Tom previously starred in the sitcom 2point4 Children, Holby City, EastEnders, Soldier Soldier, Doctors and the Rochdale drama Waterloo Road, and he's been in Corrie before.
He previously played Dr William Gerald in 2013 and 2016, Adam Barlow's solicitor Mr Blake in 2006 and a locum doctor in 2009.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Arsenal's Aubameyang 'listening' to Man Utd transfer offer

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly asked to leave the club with Manchester United named as one of the interested clubs .
Reports in Spain suggest the forward , who sees his contract at the Emirates Stadium expire in June 2021 , is unwilling to sign a new deal .
That opens the door for him to seal a transfer elsewhere in the coming summer transfer window , even if it 's moved back to allow the Premier League season to finish .
Spanish news outlet Sport claim he is listening to offers from Barcelona , Real Madrid and United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Mikel Arteta 's key players at Arsenal , having scored 17 Premier League goals this season , albeit in a struggling side .
MEN Sport understands United want to sign a forward , but are deliberating whether to sign loan star Odion Ighalo on a permanent deal .
In other transfer rumours , United have reportedly identified Torino striker Andrea Belotti as a new transfer target .
Italian news outlet Tuttosport claim United are interested in the 26-year-old forward , although they may face competition from Everton .
Belotti , who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season for the Serie A club , has been linked with Chelsea in the past .
Finally , it 's been claimed that United are interested in signing Watford defender Pervis Estupiñán .
EXPRESO suggest the full-back , who is on loan at Osasuna this season , is attracting interest from top clubs in Spain and Italy .
MEN Sport understand United have no desire to sign a new left-back after the breakthrough of Brandon Williams .
They had previously been linked with a transfer for Leicester City and England star Ben Chilwell @

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly asked to leave the club with Manchester United named as one of the interested clubs.
Reports in Spain suggest the forward, who sees his contract at the Emirates Stadium expire in June 2021, is unwilling to sign a new deal. That opens the door for him to seal a transfer elsewhere in the coming summer transfer window, even if it's moved back to allow the Premier League season to finish.
Spanish news outlet Sport claim he is listening to offers from Barcelona, Real Madrid and United.
The 30-year-old Gabon international is one of Mikel Arteta's key players at Arsenal, having scored 17 Premier League goals this season, albeit in a struggling side. MEN Sport understands United want to sign a forward, but are deliberating whether to sign loan star Odion Ighalo on a permanent deal.
In other transfer rumours, United have reportedly identified Torino striker Andrea Belotti as a new transfer target.
Italian news outlet Tuttosport claim United are interested in the 26-year-old forward, although they may face competition from Everton. Belotti, who has scored 15 goals in all competitions this season for the Serie A club, has been linked with Chelsea in the past.
Finally, it's been claimed that United are interested in signing Watford defender Pervis Estupiñán.
EXPRESO suggest the full-back, who is on loan at Osasuna this season, is attracting interest from top clubs in Spain and Italy.
MEN Sport understand United have no desire to sign a new left-back after the breakthrough of Brandon Williams. They had previously been linked with a transfer for Leicester City and England star Ben Chilwell.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Bruno Fernandes has demanded that new players who join Manchester United must be hungry to win titles .
The Portuguese @ @ @ @ @ his winning mentality since signing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side from Sporting Lisbon in @ @ @ @ @ Roy Keane has been among those to notice Fernandes ' confidence , while Solskjaer has @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes has outlined his own ambitions at the club - and why new signings must @ @ @ @ @ I want to win everything .
I 'm hungry to win everything .
I came @ @ @ @ @ to win titles , league , Champions League , everything , '' Fernandes said in @ @ @ @ @ supporters on United 's official website .
On the transfer front , United continue to @ @ @ @ @ Harry Kane and Kai Havertz but they are understood to be prioritising signing Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ Maddison .
Recap all of today 's latest news on the live blog below .

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Bruno Fernandes has demanded that new players who join Manchester United must be hungry to win titles.
The Portuguese playmaker has been lauded for his winning mentality since signing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side from Sporting Lisbon in January. Former United captain Roy Keane has been among those to notice Fernandes' confidence, while Solskjaer has called him a leader.
Fernandes has outlined his own ambitions at the club - and why new signings must feel the same.
"I want to win everything. I'm hungry to win everything. I came to Manchester to win, to win titles, league, Champions League, everything," Fernandes said in a Q&A with supporters on United's official website.
On the transfer front, United continue to be linked with moves for Harry Kane and Kai Havertz but they are understood to be prioritising signing Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and James Maddison.
Recap all of today's latest news on the live blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Doctors and nurses to be asked to reuse PPE items as shortages expected

Doctors and nurses will be asked to work without full-length gowns and to reuse items of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) ahead of expected shortages .
The government has faced criticism over the distribution of PPE to frontline staff treating coronavirus patients in recent weeks .
Some NHS staff have warned that they feel unsafe while working in situations without the right PPE .
Now , Public Health England ( PHE ) has now said that if long-sleeved fluid-repellent gowns are not available , clinical staff are now advised to wear “ disposable , non-fluid repellent gowns or coveralls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with aprons , and to wash their forearms afterwards .
The updated guidance states that the “ reuse of PPE should be implemented until confirmation of adequate re-supply is in place ” , and that “ some compromise is needed to optimise the supply of PPE in times of extreme shortages ” .
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said : “ Week after week , we hear of problems in PPE getting to the front line despite what ministers tell us at Downing Street press conferences .
“ This ongoing failure needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will fix it urgently.
” A Department of Health spokesman said : “ New clinical advice has been issued today to make sure that if there are shortages in one area , frontline staff know what PPE to wear instead to minimise risk.
” At least 50 NHS workers have now died after contracting coronavirus .
Health secretary Matt Hancock said that he would “ love to be able to wave a magic wand ” to increase PPE supplies and urged more companies to volunteer to manufacture PPE domestically .
He told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the equipment was a “ precious resource ” and that maintaining supplies was challenging due to the very high global demand .
His comments followed reports that the head of an NHS trust in southern England had asked for help from Burberry , fearing his staff would soon run out of hospital gowns .
Responding to a direct question from the committee on whether NHS staff would have enough medical gowns to last the weekend , Mr Hancock said such large-scale distribution of PPE items was a challenge of “ logistics ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is the pressure point at the moment – we have another 55,000 gowns arriving today … and we ’ re working on the acquisition internationally of more gowns , but it is a challenge , ” he said .
“ The one thing that I can be absolutely sure of , hand on heart , is that everyone in the system is doing all they possibly can to get the right PPE to the right places .
“ ( PPE ) is , I ’ ve said before , a precious resource @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that globally there is very , very high demand .
“ Getting hold of it is a huge challenge and it ’ s one of the reasons that we are ramping up the domestic manufacture to make sure we have more that is made here and can go straight into the front line.
” He added that one billion pieces of PPE are expected to be delivered to the front line by this weekend .
Burberry said it is using its global supply chain to fast-track more than 100,000 surgical masks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research into a single-dose vaccine – due to start clinical trials next month at the University of Oxford .
Dame Margaret Barbour said her company has also begun producing PPE and hopes to provide around 23,000 gowns over a three-week period .
Derbyshire-based fashion company David Nieper announced that it has re-enlisted staff who had previously been furloughed to help meet its first order of 5,000 sets of NHS scrubs for two university hospital NHS trusts .

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Doctors and nurses will be asked to work without full-length gowns and to reuse items of personal protective equipment (PPE) ahead of expected shortages.
The government has faced criticism over the distribution of PPE to frontline staff treating coronavirus patients in recent weeks.
Some NHS staff have warned that they feel unsafe while working in situations without the right PPE.
Now, Public Health England (PHE) has now said that if long-sleeved fluid-repellent gowns are not available, clinical staff are now advised to wear “disposable, non-fluid repellent gowns or coveralls” or “washable surgical gowns”, with aprons, and to wash their forearms afterwards.
The updated guidance states that the “reuse of PPE should be implemented until confirmation of adequate re-supply is in place”, and that “some compromise is needed to optimise the supply of PPE in times of extreme shortages”.
(Image: Getty Images)
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said: “Week after week, we hear of problems in PPE getting to the front line despite what ministers tell us at Downing Street press conferences.
“This ongoing failure needs fixing and ministers must explain how they will fix it urgently.”
A Department of Health spokesman said: “New clinical advice has been issued today to make sure that if there are shortages in one area, frontline staff know what PPE to wear instead to minimise risk.”
At least 50 NHS workers have now died after contracting coronavirus.
Health secretary Matt Hancock said that he would “love to be able to wave a magic wand” to increase PPE supplies and urged more companies to volunteer to manufacture PPE domestically.
He told the Commons Health and Social Care Committee that the equipment was a “precious resource” and that maintaining supplies was challenging due to the very high global demand.
His comments followed reports that the head of an NHS trust in southern England had asked for help from Burberry, fearing his staff would soon run out of hospital gowns.
Responding to a direct question from the committee on whether NHS staff would have enough medical gowns to last the weekend, Mr Hancock said such large-scale distribution of PPE items was a challenge of “logistics”.
“We are tight on gowns – that is the pressure point at the moment – we have another 55,000 gowns arriving today … and we’re working on the acquisition internationally of more gowns, but it is a challenge,” he said.
“The one thing that I can be absolutely sure of, hand on heart, is that everyone in the system is doing all they possibly can to get the right PPE to the right places.
“(PPE) is, I’ve said before, a precious resource, and the reason it is precious is that globally there is very, very high demand.
“Getting hold of it is a huge challenge and it’s one of the reasons that we are ramping up the domestic manufacture to make sure we have more that is made here and can go straight into the front line.”
He added that one billion pieces of PPE are expected to be delivered to the front line by this weekend.
Burberry said it is using its global supply chain to fast-track more than 100,000 surgical masks to the UK NHS and is also funding research into a single-dose vaccine – due to start clinical trials next month at the University of Oxford.
Dame Margaret Barbour said her company has also begun producing PPE and hopes to provide around 23,000 gowns over a three-week period.
Derbyshire-based fashion company David Nieper announced that it has re-enlisted staff who had previously been furloughed to help meet its first order of 5,000 sets of NHS scrubs for two university hospital NHS trusts.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Pictured: The drivers treating our deserted roads 'like a race track'

Police have increased patrols on parts of Greater Manchester 's near-deserted roads because of what senior officers describe as dangerous levels of speeding during lockdown .
Traffic cameras across Greater Manchester have clocked 6,293 speeders since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the restrictions on March 23 , according to GMP , which says some areas have seen a 57 per cent increase in speeding offences .
As the force announced patrols would be increased on the roads , it published traffic camera stills of some of the highest speeds clocked during the lockdown .
Four images showed cars going well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motorway : a soft-top Mercedes doing 114mph ; a Vauxhall Astra doing 110mph , a BMW doing 112mph ; another BMW topping 123mph .
A fifth image showed a Seat Leon doing 96mph on a 40mph limit dual carriageway .
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins has previously cited another example of a driver caught doing 129mph on the M62 .
Some drivers were using the empty roads 'like a race track ' , he said .
They are among 6,293 speeders clocked between March 23 and April 17 .
Read more of today 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the force did not say whether this was up or down on the previous month .
A statement said there was a 57 per cent increase in speeding in some areas although these were not specified .
All non-essential travel is prohibited as part of the UK lockdown .
GMP has said it is now stepping up patrols in hot spot areas because of some 'erratic ' driving .
In a statement released by the force , Superintendent Julie Ellison from GMP ’ s Specialist Operations Team said : “ At all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester is of paramount importance as speeding can have devastating consequences – not only does it increase the risk of collisions occurring , but it can affect the severity of those that do take place and in the worst case scenario can be fatal .
“ In this current climate , keeping the pressure off our emergency services is so important whilst they keep the public safe and well .
If someone is speeding and they have a collision , this will take up vital resources including NHS , fire and the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge increase in speeding offences and numerous examples of drivers who are putting their own lives and others at risk – one recent example was a driver doing 115mph on a 40mph road and one reaching speeds of 129mph on the M62 .
`` The speed limits are there to save lives and should always be adhered to .
“ My officers are working tirelessly to track down these offenders who are using the quieter roads as their own personal racetrack .
“ We are working closely with our partners and the community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to encourage the public to ensure they are reporting issues/ concerns in their local area so we can plan our traffic operations accordingly and make the best use of our available officers .
“ Thank you for continuing to support us during this time and remember ; stay home , save lives.
” Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes

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Police have increased patrols on parts of Greater Manchester's near-deserted roads because of what senior officers describe as dangerous levels of speeding during lockdown.
Traffic cameras across Greater Manchester have clocked 6,293 speeders since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the restrictions on March 23, according to GMP, which says some areas have seen a 57 per cent increase in speeding offences.
As the force announced patrols would be increased on the roads, it published traffic camera stills of some of the highest speeds clocked during the lockdown.
Four images showed cars going well over the limit on 70mph stretches of motorway: a soft-top Mercedes doing 114mph; a Vauxhall Astra doing 110mph, a BMW doing 112mph; another BMW topping 123mph.
(Image: GMP)
A fifth image showed a Seat Leon doing 96mph on a 40mph limit dual carriageway.
(Image: GMP)
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins has previously cited another example of a driver caught doing 129mph on the M62. Some drivers were using the empty roads 'like a race track', he said.
They are among 6,293 speeders clocked between March 23 and April 17.
(Image: GMP)
The M.E.N. asked but the force did not say whether this was up or down on the previous month. A statement said there was a 57 per cent increase in speeding in some areas although these were not specified.
All non-essential travel is prohibited as part of the UK lockdown.
GMP has said it is now stepping up patrols in hot spot areas because of some 'erratic' driving.
(Image: GMP)
In a statement released by the force, Superintendent Julie Ellison from GMP’s Specialist Operations Team said: “At all times road safety in and around Greater Manchester is of paramount importance as speeding can have devastating consequences – not only does it increase the risk of collisions occurring, but it can affect the severity of those that do take place and in the worst case scenario can be fatal.
“In this current climate, keeping the pressure off our emergency services is so important whilst they keep the public safe and well. If someone is speeding and they have a collision, this will take up vital resources including NHS, fire and the police.
“Sadly we have seen a huge increase in speeding offences and numerous examples of drivers who are putting their own lives and others at risk – one recent example was a driver doing 115mph on a 40mph road and one reaching speeds of 129mph on the M62.
"The speed limits are there to save lives and should always be adhered to.
“My officers are working tirelessly to track down these offenders who are using the quieter roads as their own personal racetrack.
“We are working closely with our partners and the community to actively discourage them and would like to encourage the public to ensure they are reporting issues/ concerns in their local area so we can plan our traffic operations accordingly and make the best use of our available officers.
“Thank you for continuing to support us during this time and remember; stay home, save lives.”
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Woman shares terrifying experience of coronavirus from her hospital bed

A woman has shared her terrifying experience of coronavirus in an effort to get more people to take lockdown measures seriously .
Linda , who is in her 40s , was admitted to Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport on Saturday after complaining of severe symptoms of the virus .
She has been receiving oxygen for several days , and feared she was going to die , after doctors found she had pneumonia .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News from her hospital bed , Linda says she wants to remind people that the virus is n't just `` the flu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Linda said she had already seen one person die from the virus , and was terrified she might too .
`` It just started with a cough but then it got a lot worse , '' Linda said .
`` I developed a pain in my head that would n't go away , which then moved to my ear , and then my jaw .
`` I lost my appetite , sense of smell and the symptoms just kept getting worse .
`` It got to the point where I was struggling to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go to the toilet . ''
Linda says she visited an out of hours doctors who told her to take paracetamol and come back if her symptoms got worse .
The following day says she had a video call with 111 , but was not admitted to hospital .
`` On Saturday I just could n't cope anymore and I called 999 for an ambulance , and they admitted me to Stepping Hill .
`` I honestly thought I was going to die . ''
Linda says she received a test for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tested positive .
She suffers from high blood pressure and had to be placed on oxygen after arriving at hospital .
Linda believes she has come through the worst of the virus , but is still not `` out of the woods . ''
`` I ca n't walk or go to the toilet or anything - it is so painful just to try and get out of bed , '' she said .
`` There is n't much PPE here for the staff and I feel bad for them because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been brilliant . ''
`` People are not taking social distancing seriously enough , and it 's killing people .
`` I have already see one person die in this hospital from coronavirus .
I thought I would die - I was so scared .
`` I just want people to know how serious this can get , it 's not just the flu . ''

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A woman has shared her terrifying experience of coronavirus in an effort to get more people to take lockdown measures seriously.
Linda, who is in her 40s, was admitted to Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport on Saturday after complaining of severe symptoms of the virus.
She has been receiving oxygen for several days, and feared she was going to die, after doctors found she had pneumonia.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News from her hospital bed, Linda says she wants to remind people that the virus isn't just "the flu."
In an emotional plea, Linda said she had already seen one person die from the virus, and was terrified she might too.
"It just started with a cough but then it got a lot worse," Linda said.
"I developed a pain in my head that wouldn't go away, which then moved to my ear, and then my jaw.
"I lost my appetite, sense of smell and the symptoms just kept getting worse.
(Image: MEN)
"It got to the point where I was struggling to breathe, and I could barely walk to go to the toilet."
Linda says she visited an out of hours doctors who told her to take paracetamol and come back if her symptoms got worse.
The following day says she had a video call with 111, but was not admitted to hospital.
"On Saturday I just couldn't cope anymore and I called 999 for an ambulance, and they admitted me to Stepping Hill.
"I honestly thought I was going to die."
Linda says she received a test for COVID-19 when she arrived in hospital, and tested positive.
She suffers from high blood pressure and had to be placed on oxygen after arriving at hospital.
Linda believes she has come through the worst of the virus, but is still not "out of the woods."
"I can't walk or go to the toilet or anything - it is so painful just to try and get out of bed," she said.
"There isn't much PPE here for the staff and I feel bad for them because they are working so hard. They've been brilliant."
"People are not taking social distancing seriously enough, and it's killing people.
"I have already see one person die in this hospital from coronavirus. I thought I would die - I was so scared.
"I just want people to know how serious this can get, it's not just the flu."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--The best celeb DIY hairdos in lockdown

The best celeb DIY hairdos in lockdown

A host of celebs are taking bold steps and reaching for the scissors - and the bleach - while waiting for lockdown to be lifted .
We 've noticed that bored stars just ca n't help themselves when it comes to playing around with their look .
Hollyoaks star Adam Rickitt showcased his wife Katy 's attempt at trimming his blond hair , but they were both laughing as they revealed the end result .
`` OK , lockdown just got really problematic '' the former Coronation Street actor said as he shared a video on Instagram .
`` Does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the back looks like you 've got a bowl and done it , '' said one fan .
`` I look like a monk , '' admitted Adam , who played Nick Tilsley in Corrie .
`` The back does look slightly monkish , '' said his wife .
At the Williams household Ayda looked delighted to be let loose with the clippers on husband Robbie 's head .
`` @ robbiewilliams The ultimate trust game ... # salonayda # quarantinebeauty # transformationtuesday # lackofbetteroptions , '' she told her Instagram followers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rocks it , '' one fan told her .
He declared to his 1.7M followers `` Isolation made me do it !
! ''
- and he looked pretty pleased with the result .
`` You 're one of these annoying f*****s that can pull off any haircut son , '' singer Olly Murs told the TV presenter and former TOWIE star .
Meanwhile Top Gear host Paddy McGuinness reached for the bleach to achieve a Slim Shady-inspired style .
The Bolton channelled American rapper Eminem as he posed with a white blonde @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donut while the colour developed .
He made it look easy but Paddy admitted he poured over YouTube tutorials and spoke to professional colourists before plucking up the courage .
Another celeb 'blaming ' lockdown for their impulsive makeover was Corrie star Alexandra Mardell .
Ali , who plays barmaid and hairdresser Emma Brooker in Coronation Street , dyed her hair bright purple .
`` Quarantine made me do it , '' she wrote , sharing a snap of her dazzling do on Instagram , and her followers agreed that it looked great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corrie 's Lucy Fallon and Tina O'Brien , who play on-screen mum and daughter Sarah Barlow Bethany Platt , also had fun playing around with their looks in lockdown , both adopting ice cream pastel shades .
Lucy , whose character recently waved goodbye to the street to start a new life , picked a pretty peach and mum-of-two Tina chose a bright pink .
Tina showed off her 'isolation creation ' on 'The Gram ' while 'staring out the window , remembering the days of watching for the ice cream van .
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A host of celebs are taking bold steps and reaching for the scissors - and the bleach - while waiting for lockdown to be lifted.
We've noticed that bored stars just can't help themselves when it comes to playing around with their look.
Hollyoaks star Adam Rickitt showcased his wife Katy's attempt at trimming his blond hair, but they were both laughing as they revealed the end result.
"OK, lockdown just got really problematic" the former Coronation Street actor said as he shared a video on Instagram.
"Doesn't look to bad from the front but the back looks like you've got a bowl and done it," said one fan.
"Oh lord!!!" gasped Tamara Wall
"I look like a monk," admitted Adam, who played Nick Tilsley in Corrie.
"The back does look slightly monkish," said his wife.
At the Williams household Ayda looked delighted to be let loose with the clippers on husband Robbie 's head.
"@robbiewilliams The ultimate trust game ...#salonayda #quarantinebeauty #transformationtuesday #lackofbetteroptions," she told her Instagram followers.
"Looks good any way he rocks it," one fan told her.
Michelle Keegan's husband Mark Wright also sported a shaven head.
He declared to his 1.7M followers "Isolation made me do it !!" - and he looked pretty pleased with the result.
"You're one of these annoying f*****s that can pull off any haircut son," singer Olly Murs told the TV presenter and former TOWIE star.
Meanwhile Top Gear host Paddy McGuinness reached for the bleach to achieve a Slim Shady-inspired style.
The Bolton channelled American rapper Eminem as he posed with a white blonde hairdo after enjoying a brew and a donut while the colour developed.
He made it look easy but Paddy admitted he poured over YouTube tutorials and spoke to professional colourists before plucking up the courage.
(Image: Alexandra Mardell Instagram)
Another celeb 'blaming' lockdown for their impulsive makeover was Corrie star Alexandra Mardell.
Ali, who plays barmaid and hairdresser Emma Brooker in Coronation Street, dyed her hair bright purple.
"Quarantine made me do it," she wrote, sharing a snap of her dazzling do on Instagram, and her followers agreed that it looked great.
And they always look stunning but Corrie's Lucy Fallon and Tina O'Brien, who play on-screen mum and daughter Sarah Barlow Bethany Platt, also had fun playing around with their looks in lockdown, both adopting ice cream pastel shades.
Lucy, whose character recently waved goodbye to the street to start a new life, picked a pretty peach and mum-of-two Tina chose a bright pink.
Tina showed off her 'isolation creation' on 'The Gram' while 'staring out the window, remembering the days of watching for the ice cream van.'


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Eight-year-old girl injured after being attacked by two Rottweilers

An eight-year-old girl was left injured after being set upon by two Rottweiler dogs in Irlam .
The attack happened outside Tesco Express on Liverpool Road on Thursday .
Thankfully , police say her injuries were not serious and the dogs have been seized “ for the foreseeable future ” .
They will be kept in kennels until the court hearing and then cared for by professional dog handlers .
It is hoped they will be trained and rehabilitated before being rehomed .
Inspector Beverley Cowan , part of the policing team for Irlam , described the incident as “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said : “ Good afternoon everyone , “ Some of you may have heard that an eight-year-old girl was attacked by two Rottweiler dogs yesterday outside Tesco Express on Liverpool Road , Irlam .
“ Thankfully her injuries were not serious and we have no taken control of the dogs for the foreseeable future .
“ There has been a lack of control by their female owner that has caused some frustrations in the community because of perceived lack of police action .
“ Unfortunately , with dog on dog attacks the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owner of a mini Schnauzer and a dog lover , this really bothers me .
“ It ’ s tragic that the little girl was attacked but at least there won ’ t be any other kids attacked this weekend .
“ I ’ m sure some of you will want to know what will happen to the dogs .
“ They will be kept in kennels into the court hearing .
“ They will be looked after by professional dog handlers , trained and hopefully rehabilitated then rehomed .

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An eight-year-old girl was left injured after being set upon by two Rottweiler dogs in Irlam.
The attack happened outside Tesco Express on Liverpool Road on Thursday.
Thankfully, police say her injuries were not serious and the dogs have been seized “for the foreseeable future”.
They will be kept in kennels until the court hearing and then cared for by professional dog handlers.
It is hoped they will be trained and rehabilitated before being rehomed.
Inspector Beverley Cowan, part of the policing team for Irlam, described the incident as “tragic”.
In a post, she said: “Good afternoon everyone,
“Some of you may have heard that an eight-year-old girl was attacked by two Rottweiler dogs yesterday outside Tesco Express on Liverpool Road, Irlam.
“Thankfully her injuries were not serious and we have no taken control of the dogs for the foreseeable future.
“There has been a lack of control by their female owner that has caused some frustrations in the community because of perceived lack of police action.
“Unfortunately, with dog on dog attacks the law is quite limited, as the owner of a mini Schnauzer and a dog lover, this really bothers me.
“It’s tragic that the little girl was attacked but at least there won’t be any other kids attacked this weekend.
“I’m sure some of you will want to know what will happen to the dogs.
“They will be kept in kennels into the court hearing.
“They will be looked after by professional dog handlers, trained and hopefully rehabilitated then rehomed.
“You can enjoy your walks again!”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Dimitar Berbatov compares Pogba and Souness spat to Greek tragedy

Dimitar Berbatov has compared the ongoing feud between Manchester United 's Paul Pogba and former Liverpool star Graeme Souness to a Greek tragedy .
The United midfielder has regularly been the recipient of criticism from outspoken Sky Sports pundit Souness and earlier this week finally hit back , claiming he 'd never heard of the Liverpool legend .
Souness responded by challenging Pogba to 'put his medals on the table ' , with both United and Liverpool fans joining in the debate on social media .
Former United striker Berbatov says he 's found the spat funny - though believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ targeted the France World Cup winner .
`` Once again there has been another coming together with Graeme Souness and Paul Pogba , '' Berbatov told Betfair .
`` I think this is pretty personal now , you can sense it the way these two talk about each other .
I find it all too funny , it 's like Greek Tragedy .
`` Back in my early days , even when I was in my later playing days , social media was n't so big .
It was n't like nowadays when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can see the opinion of pundits everywhere and it can affect you .
We are all humans and we can all say 'it does n't bother you ' but trust me , it does .
`` It is necessary for a player to hear an outside opinion , but it must come from someone who has been there and done that , someone credible who knows what they are talking about and what it is like to be a footballer .
However , some people talk for the sake of talking , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be irritating and disrespectful .
`` With Souness and Pogba , I find it all a little strange , but when someone constantly criticises you , of course you are going to snap .
Even if it is good criticism , if it is constantly aimed at you and it does n't matter what you are doing , at some point you are going to be like : 'Wait a minute , am I the only player on the f**** planet here ? '
It does n't matter who the other person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something back and defend yourself , like what Pogba is doing , it 's normal . ''
Berbatov , who is now a pundit himself , says he avoids the kind of criticism that Souness has voiced about Pogba .
He has sympathy for the United player .
`` I have also experienced being a pundit .
I liked doing it and maybe I will do it again , '' he added .
`` I always try not to be too judgmental because I have been there and I know how it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into some players and say this , this and this so that it makes for better TV viewings , but I know how difficult it is at times .
It might not look like a player is putting that much effort in but people do n't see behind the scenes , so I try to be a voice of reason , even when some players probably do deserve a bit more criticism .
`` I know that every self-respecting footballer , who wants to grow and develop , will know straight away if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't need anyone to tell them . ''

Dimitar Berbatov has compared the ongoing feud between Manchester United's Paul Pogba and former Liverpool star Graeme Souness to a Greek tragedy.
The United midfielder has regularly been the recipient of criticism from outspoken Sky Sports pundit Souness and earlier this week finally hit back, claiming he'd never heard of the Liverpool legend.
Souness responded by challenging Pogba to 'put his medals on the table', with both United and Liverpool fans joining in the debate on social media.
Former United striker Berbatov says he's found the spat funny - though believes it's strange how often Souness has targeted the France World Cup winner.
"Once again there has been another coming together with Graeme Souness and Paul Pogba," Berbatov told Betfair. "I think this is pretty personal now, you can sense it the way these two talk about each other. I find it all too funny, it's like Greek Tragedy.
"Back in my early days, even when I was in my later playing days, social media wasn't so big. It wasn't like nowadays when players can easily get abused and you can see the opinion of pundits everywhere and it can affect you. We are all humans and we can all say 'it doesn't bother you' but trust me, it does.
"It is necessary for a player to hear an outside opinion, but it must come from someone who has been there and done that, someone credible who knows what they are talking about and what it is like to be a footballer. However, some people talk for the sake of talking, so that they get noticed, and that can be irritating and disrespectful.
"With Souness and Pogba, I find it all a little strange, but when someone constantly criticises you, of course you are going to snap. Even if it is good criticism, if it is constantly aimed at you and it doesn't matter what you are doing, at some point you are going to be like: 'Wait a minute, am I the only player on the f**** planet here?' It doesn't matter who the other person is, you are going to say something back and defend yourself, like what Pogba is doing, it's normal."
Berbatov, who is now a pundit himself, says he avoids the kind of criticism that Souness has voiced about Pogba.
He has sympathy for the United player.
"I have also experienced being a pundit. I liked doing it and maybe I will do it again," he added.
"I always try not to be too judgmental because I have been there and I know how it is, of course I can easily rip into some players and say this, this and this so that it makes for better TV viewings, but I know how difficult it is at times. It might not look like a player is putting that much effort in but people don't see behind the scenes, so I try to be a voice of reason, even when some players probably do deserve a bit more criticism.
"I know that every self-respecting footballer, who wants to grow and develop, will know straight away if they don't play well and they don't need anyone to tell them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Where Manchester United's 2010 derby heroes are now

It is ten years ago that Manchester United broke Manchester City fans ’ hearts with a late win in the derby at the Etihad .
A Paul Scholes header deep into stoppage time gave the visitors what appeared to be a crucial victory , though they would miss out on the title to Chelsea by a single point .
For City , it was another blow against their rivals , who had for years been superior .
But that would change significantly in the years to come .
Here we take a look at where the United players who started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a player a year later having managed 266 appearances for United .
Van der Sar is now CEO of Ajax after being promoted from his role as the club ’ s marketing director in 2016 .
Neville retired in early 2011 and has since worked as a pundit for Sky Sports , with a brief spell as manager of Valencia in the 2015-16 season .
Made over 600 appearances in a United shirt .
Left United for Inter in 2014 with five Premier League titles and a Champions League to his name .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Serie A club .
Evans , who left United for West Brom in 2015 , is now impressing at Leicester .
The Foxes looked on course to secure a place in the Champions League before the season was postponed .
The Frenchman retired in 2018 after a brief spell with West Ham and has since worked as a coach , as well as growing his brand on social media .
Now 36-years-old , Fletcher has not yet announced his retirement but is back at United in an informal ambassador role .
Most recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Championship .
Scholes is a co-owner of Salford City with several other former United players and in 2019 tried his hand at management with Oldham Athletic .
He also works as a pundit for BT Sport .
The midfielder has dropped into League Two and plays for newly-promoted Salford , the club owned by the Class of '92 members .
Still playing in his homeland , Valencia is at Ecuadorian side Liga de Quito , having left United last year .
The former Wigan and Villarreal winger made over 300 appearances for United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D.C. United , Rooney is now back in England with Derby County , hoping to help the Championship side return to the Premier League .
It took Giggs another four years to retire and he is now , after a period as United ’ s assistant , Wales manager .

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It is ten years ago that Manchester United broke Manchester City fans’ hearts with a late win in the derby at the Etihad.
A Paul Scholes header deep into stoppage time gave the visitors what appeared to be a crucial victory, though they would miss out on the title to Chelsea by a single point.
For City, it was another blow against their rivals, who had for years been superior. But that would change significantly in the years to come.
Here we take a look at where the United players who started that game are now.
Edwin van der Sar
Retired as a player a year later having managed 266 appearances for United. Van der Sar is now CEO of Ajax after being promoted from his role as the club’s marketing director in 2016.
Gary Neville
Neville retired in early 2011 and has since worked as a pundit for Sky Sports, with a brief spell as manager of Valencia in the 2015-16 season. Made over 600 appearances in a United shirt.
Nemanja Vidic
Left United for Inter in 2014 with five Premier League titles and a Champions League to his name. Retired two years later while at the Serie A club.
Jonny Evans
Evans, who left United for West Brom in 2015, is now impressing at Leicester. The Foxes looked on course to secure a place in the Champions League before the season was postponed.
Patrice Evra
The Frenchman retired in 2018 after a brief spell with West Ham and has since worked as a coach, as well as growing his brand on social media.
Darren Fletcher
Now 36-years-old, Fletcher has not yet announced his retirement but is back at United in an informal ambassador role. Most recently, he played for Stoke in the Championship.
Paul Scholes
Scholes is a co-owner of Salford City with several other former United players and in 2019 tried his hand at management with Oldham Athletic. He also works as a pundit for BT Sport.
Darron Gibson
The midfielder has dropped into League Two and plays for newly-promoted Salford, the club owned by the Class of '92 members.
Antonio Valencia
Still playing in his homeland, Valencia is at Ecuadorian side Liga de Quito, having left United last year. The former Wigan and Villarreal winger made over 300 appearances for United.
Wayne Rooney
After a season in MLS with D.C. United, Rooney is now back in England with Derby County, hoping to help the Championship side return to the Premier League.
Ryan Giggs
It took Giggs another four years to retire and he is now, after a period as United’s assistant, Wales manager.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Tributes paid to school cleaner who died after contracting coronavirus

Tributes have poured in for a much-loved school cleaner who has died after contracting coronavirus .
Barrie Ashley , 67 , worked as an assistant care taker at Saddleworth School for a number of years and was regarded as a `` legend '' by those who knew him .
He was admitted to hospital last week with symptoms of COVID-19 , where he was placed on a ventilator and moved to intensive care .
Barrie 's family were unable to visit him , but his brother Martin - who he lived with - was able to say goodbye to him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Manchester Evening News , his niece , Clare Cakir and her brother Craig , said he would be sorely missed by his brothers Martin and Bryan , as well as members of the local community .
`` Barrie was part of the cleaning team at Saddleworth School and they loved him there , '' Clare said .
`` Last year , the students wanted him to go to the school prom and he got an invite and went .
He was so proud .
`` The next day he went round the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his suit and showed it to everyone .
He would love it if he knew his picture was going in the paper . ''
Barrie had type two diabetes but was otherwise fit and healthy .
He developed mild symptoms of coronavirus around two weeks ago , but had been managing with the help of his brother at home .
Sadly , his condition deteriorated and he was admitted to hospital , where he sadly died .
`` Nobody could visit him but my uncle Martin was able to speak to him on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Barrie could n't speak because he was on the ventilator but the doctor said he could hear him . ''
Clare works at Tesco in Greenfield as says her uncle Barrie would come in every single day to cheer everyone up .
`` Everyone there knew him - you always knew when Barrie was in , '' Clare said .
`` He would just do anything for anyone .
`` He used to work at the old Cotton Mill where Tesco is now and he was one of the first people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the elderly .
`` He was a legend really . ''
Clare said even though Barrie was single , he would go on holiday to Malta every year and meet up with friends .
He was booked to go again this July .
`` He loved shopping , every single weekend he went to Manchester and loved going shopping to buy clothes , '' Clare added .
`` He was 67 but by heck he was trendy . ''
Following Barrie 's death , hundreds of people took to social media to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was well known in Saddleworth .
In a tribute on Twitter , Saddleworth School posted : `` It is with great sadness that Barrie Ashley passed away this afternoon .
`` The Saddleworth family are all deeply upset by this tragic news and Barrie will be sadly missed by everybody at Saddleworth School and our community .
Lucy Ward wrote on Facebook : `` Barrie had a heart of gold , when I worked at Boots he never failed to come over to the fragrance counter and have a little spray and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me laugh with his whit .
Absolutely gutted .
Rest in peace Barrie .
Paul Errock said : `` An awfully sad loss of such a wonderful person our community was blessed to have , Mr Barrie Ashley .
`` Had the pleasure of knowing Barrie and on so many occasions , he had such a gift of making everyone feel happier .
`` A rare gift , and he had it in abundance .
RIP Barrie and God Bless . ''
Morgan Gemmill wrote : `` So sad to hear the `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a hard fight against this horrible virus .
`` You was loved by so many at Saddleworth School and didn ’ t have to do much to put a smile on our faces .
`` Never a down day when you was around and you got along with anyone and everyone .
`` Thinking of all your family at this sad time , sleep tight Barrie Ashley .
You will be missed . ''

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Tributes have poured in for a much-loved school cleaner who has died after contracting coronavirus.
Barrie Ashley, 67, worked as an assistant care taker at Saddleworth School for a number of years and was regarded as a "legend" by those who knew him.
He was admitted to hospital last week with symptoms of COVID-19, where he was placed on a ventilator and moved to intensive care.
Barrie's family were unable to visit him, but his brother Martin - who he lived with - was able to say goodbye to him via a phone call.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , his niece, Clare Cakir and her brother Craig, said he would be sorely missed by his brothers Martin and Brian, as well as members of the local community.
"Barrie was part of the cleaning team at Saddleworth School and they loved him there," Clare said.
"He was a true character.
"Last year, the students wanted him to go to the school prom and he got an invite and went. He was so proud.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
"The next day he went round the village with a picture of himself wearing his suit and showed it to everyone. He would love it if he knew his picture was going in the paper."
Barrie had type two diabetes but was otherwise fit and healthy.
He developed mild symptoms of coronavirus around two weeks ago, but had been managing with the help of his brother at home.
Sadly, his condition deteriorated and he was admitted to hospital, where he sadly died.
"Nobody could visit him but my uncle Martin was able to speak to him on the phone," Clare said.
"Barrie couldn't speak because he was on the ventilator but the doctor said he could hear him."
Clare works at Tesco in Greenfield as says her uncle Barrie would come in every single day to cheer everyone up.
"Everyone there knew him - you always knew when Barrie was in," Clare said.
"He would just do anything for anyone.
"He used to work at the old Cotton Mill where Tesco is now and he was one of the first people in Saddleworth to start with the home help for the elderly.
"He was a legend really."
Clare said even though Barrie was single, he would go on holiday to Malta every year and meet up with friends.
He was booked to go again this July.
"He loved shopping, every single weekend he went to Manchester and loved going shopping to buy clothes," Clare added.
"He was 67 but by heck he was trendy."
Following Barrie's death, hundreds of people took to social media to remember a "true character" who was well known in Saddleworth.
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In a tribute on Twitter, Saddleworth School posted: "It is with great sadness that Barrie Ashley passed away this afternoon.
"The Saddleworth family are all deeply upset by this tragic news and Barrie will be sadly missed by everybody at Saddleworth School and our community.
"RIP Barrie."
Lucy Ward wrote on Facebook: "Barrie had a heart of gold, when I worked at Boots he never failed to come over to the fragrance counter and have a little spray and a chat.
"Never failed to make me laugh with his whit. Absolutely gutted. Rest in peace Barrie.
Paul Errock said: "An awfully sad loss of such a wonderful person our community was blessed to have, Mr Barrie Ashley.
"Had the pleasure of knowing Barrie and on so many occasions, he had such a gift of making everyone feel happier.
"A rare gift, and he had it in abundance. RIP Barrie and God Bless."
Morgan Gemmill wrote: "So sad to hear the "our Barrie" has sadly passed away after a hard fight against this horrible virus.
"You was loved by so many at Saddleworth School and didn’t have to do much to put a smile on our faces.
"Never a down day when you was around and you got along with anyone and everyone.
"Thinking of all your family at this sad time, sleep tight Barrie Ashley. You will be missed."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-17--Manchester's Nightingale officially opened as stars send messages of support

The Duchess of Cornwall today said a convention centre 's transformation into a huge field hospital for hundreds of coronavirus patients has 'brought light to a dark time ' .
The NHS Nightingale Hospital North West at the Manchester Central Convention Complex was officially opened today .
The field hospital was built in just two weeks and has already started treating COVID-19 patients from across the region .
Initially 36 beds will be available , but the hospital could treat up to 750 patients who will be in the process of being 'stepped-down ' from ICU and critical care beds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ link from her Scottish home at Birkhall , the Duchess thanked everyone who has helped build the new facility and everyone who will be working there .
She said : `` In creating this Nightingale hospital , you have truly brought light to a dark time .
`` But this is not surprising .
Manchester is a past master at bringing light to dark times .
`` After all , this is not the first time you 've shown the world what it is to meet a great challenge with even greater resolve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester in 2017 shortly the terrible bombing , and we 're deeply moved and inspired by the city 's courage and unity .
`` It 's difficult to comprehend the skill and astonishing speed of which this hospital has been completed and it 's almost impossible to express the pride that our country feels in all the people , and all the organisations who have been involved in this vast project .
`` The NHS , the military , social services , the planners , the builders , the technicians , and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each and every one of you , thank you . ''
Dubbed the Nightingale of the North , the facility has been built to help an 'already busy ' NHS across the North West and free up critical care beds .
The aim is to nurse coronavirus patients until they are well enough to continue their recovery at home , though NHS bosses say they are prepared to provide end of life care .
The hospital will be staffed by workers from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , as well those who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Chief executive Michael McCourt opened and concluded the official opening ceremony on Friday ( April 17 ) , which also saw Matt Hancock , Secretary of State for Health and Social Care , appear via video link .
The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham also thanked the NHS for their efforts at the ceremony , alongside celebrity faces including Paddy McGuinness , Sara Cox , Gemma Atkinson and Maxine Peake .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` I know Manchester Central well , normally as the location every other year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 've done to turn it into a hospital in such a short period of time is nothing short of remarkable .
`` People have been working together from all walks of life to make this happen .
`` Of course this is a hospital that nobody ever wanted , and we hope that it will never be full .
`` But delivery for the people of the North West , to make sure that the capacity of the NHS to care for people is always bigger than the demand on it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus crisis and the NHS Nightingale North West will be an important part in giving people that confidence and that assurance of knowing that the NHS will always be there for them . ''
Michael McCourt said : “ We have created this hospital with a clear purpose , to help save lives across the North West and to help an already busy NHS that is already working hard to provide care .
`` We are here to support the rest of the NHS in the North West .
“ It is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know how long it will be for , but we know the work we do , the fantastic care we provide , will be felt by our patients and their families for years to come . ''
Medical director Professor Tony Redmond said over the last two weeks 'thousands ' of people have put themselves forward to work in the hospital .
He said there was a 'huge interest ' but that at present , the hospital has just the right amount of staff to work on first 36-bed ward .
This staffing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wards are required .
“ I ’ m just really proud of what everyone has achieved '' , Prof Redmond said .
`` But I ’ m also thinking now , we want to run this hospital safely and it ’ s a position whereby you don ’ t want the full capacity of this hospital to be required , but if it is required , we ’ re here and we want to do it really well .
“ Inside , if you look at it from above you can see the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
`` They ’ ve done a remarkable job and the feedback from the patients that we ’ ve had is that they ’ ve all been very happy.
” Juliette Cosgrove , chief nurse at Nightingale North West , said it was 'really important ' before opening the hospital that staff had the right Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) to keep themselves and patients safe .
“ Obviously anyone looking after patients that ’ s got COVID-19 needs to have the right PPE , we wouldn ’ t have opened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right amount of PPE and we wouldn ’ t stay open if we didn ’ t have the right amount of PPE '' , Ms Cosgrove said .
“ We ’ ve got the equipment that we need , we ’ ve trained the staff in the use of that equipment so we feel happy that the staff are safe and that we can protect the patients as well . ''
The chief nurse also said that six patients are currently being treated at the hospital who are all in recovery .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facility this week .
Ms Cosgrove said the recovery phase can take 'quite some time ' , which is why it is important that the North West has these additional beds .
Modelling predicts that the peak need for the highest-level critical care beds can be met by existing hospitals if the new hospital provides additional capacity for lower-level care .
More than 250 construction workers worked around the clock to build the hospital in the tight deadline .
John Fowler , contract manager at Vinci Construction PLC for the Nightingale North West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest challenge .
`` We knew we had a finite date to meet which was April 12 , with all of the bank holidays in between .
`` It was just about mobilising the workforce and the hundreds of people that we needed to have on site at the same time . ''
He said it would usually take about two years to build a hospital of that size and added that everybody involved in the process was there 'for the right reasons ' .
“ There was no agenda from anybody '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here because they genuinely wanted to help .
`` It was a refreshing change to experience that from a construction side of things.
” Lieutenant Colonel Dave Macaulay was deployed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence to oversee the transformation .
His role , alongside a team of experts , was to provide assistance with engineering , logistics and medical advice .
He said : `` Our experts have come in and helped to get this up and running in a much quicker time frame than we would usually be expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes “ The experts are here because they ’ ve done this before .
They ’ ve done it at home , in other crises , in other emergencies , they ’ ve done it abroad in recent years , so they ’ re used to dealing with producing something of significance , at large scale in a short amount of time .
“ Like everybody else I ’ m absolutely delighted because these have been an incredible two weeks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have come together .
`` The Army have played a small part in that helping to mentor and give expert advice to the NHS who have quite rightly been the lead for this . ''

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The Duchess of Cornwall today said a convention centre's transformation into a huge field hospital for hundreds of coronavirus patients has 'brought light to a dark time'.
The NHS Nightingale Hospital North West at the Manchester Central Convention Complex was officially opened today.
The field hospital was built in just two weeks and has already started treating COVID-19 patients from across the region.
Initially 36 beds will be available, but the hospital could treat up to 750 patients who will be in the process of being 'stepped-down' from ICU and critical care beds at neighbouring hospitals.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Speaking over video link from her Scottish home at Birkhall, the Duchess thanked everyone who has helped build the new facility and everyone who will be working there.
She said: "In creating this Nightingale hospital, you have truly brought light to a dark time.
"But this is not surprising. Manchester is a past master at bringing light to dark times.
"After all, this is not the first time you've shown the world what it is to meet a great challenge with even greater resolve.
"My husband and I visited Manchester in 2017 shortly the terrible bombing, and we're deeply moved and inspired by the city's courage and unity.
"It's difficult to comprehend the skill and astonishing speed of which this hospital has been completed and it's almost impossible to express the pride that our country feels in all the people, and all the organisations who have been involved in this vast project.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"The NHS, the military, social services, the planners, the builders, the technicians, and all of the staff working.
"To each and every one of you, thank you."
Dubbed the Nightingale of the North, the facility has been built to help an 'already busy' NHS across the North West and free up critical care beds.
The aim is to nurse coronavirus patients until they are well enough to continue their recovery at home, though NHS bosses say they are prepared to provide end of life care.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
The hospital will be staffed by workers from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, as well those who have applied via the NHS Professionals recruitment drive.
Chief executive Michael McCourt opened and concluded the official opening ceremony on Friday (April 17), which also saw Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, appear via video link.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham also thanked the NHS for their efforts at the ceremony, alongside celebrity faces including Paddy McGuinness, Sara Cox, Gemma Atkinson and Maxine Peake.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "I know Manchester Central well, normally as the location every other year of the Conservative party conference and what you've done to turn it into a hospital in such a short period of time is nothing short of remarkable.
"People have been working together from all walks of life to make this happen.
"Of course this is a hospital that nobody ever wanted, and we hope that it will never be full.
"But delivery for the people of the North West, to make sure that the capacity of the NHS to care for people is always bigger than the demand on it, has been a central goal in this coronavirus crisis and the NHS Nightingale North West will be an important part in giving people that confidence and that assurance of knowing that the NHS will always be there for them."
Michael McCourt said: “We have created this hospital with a clear purpose, to help save lives across the North West and to help an already busy NHS that is already working hard to provide care.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"We are here to support the rest of the NHS in the North West.
“It is a temporary facility and we don’t know how long it will be for, but we know the work we do, the fantastic care we provide, will be felt by our patients and their families for years to come."
Medical director Professor Tony Redmond said over the last two weeks 'thousands' of people have put themselves forward to work in the hospital.
He said there was a 'huge interest' but that at present, the hospital has just the right amount of staff to work on first 36-bed ward.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
This staffing model will then be expanded as more wards are required.
“I’m just really proud of what everyone has achieved", Prof Redmond said.
"But I’m also thinking now, we want to run this hospital safely and it’s a position whereby you don’t want the full capacity of this hospital to be required, but if it is required, we’re here and we want to do it really well.
“Inside, if you look at it from above you can see the conference centre but it looks like a hospital.
"They’ve done a remarkable job and the feedback from the patients that we’ve had is that they’ve all been very happy.”
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Juliette Cosgrove, chief nurse at Nightingale North West, said it was 'really important' before opening the hospital that staff had the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep themselves and patients safe.
“Obviously anyone looking after patients that’s got COVID-19 needs to have the right PPE, we wouldn’t have opened if we didn’t have the right amount of PPE and we wouldn’t stay open if we didn’t have the right amount of PPE", Ms Cosgrove said.
“We’ve got the equipment that we need, we’ve trained the staff in the use of that equipment so we feel happy that the staff are safe and that we can protect the patients as well."
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The chief nurse also said that six patients are currently being treated at the hospital who are all in recovery.
Some patients have even been discharged from the facility this week.
Ms Cosgrove said the recovery phase can take 'quite some time', which is why it is important that the North West has these additional beds.
Modelling predicts that the peak need for the highest-level critical care beds can be met by existing hospitals if the new hospital provides additional capacity for lower-level care.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
More than 250 construction workers worked around the clock to build the hospital in the tight deadline.
John Fowler, contract manager at Vinci Construction PLC for the Nightingale North West, said: “Time was the biggest challenge.
"We knew we had a finite date to meet which was April 12, with all of the bank holidays in between.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"It was just about mobilising the workforce and the hundreds of people that we needed to have on site at the same time."
He said it would usually take about two years to build a hospital of that size and added that everybody involved in the process was there 'for the right reasons'.
“There was no agenda from anybody", he added.
"Everybody was here because they genuinely wanted to help.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"It was a refreshing change to experience that from a construction side of things.”
Lieutenant Colonel Dave Macaulay was deployed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence to oversee the transformation.
His role, alongside a team of experts, was to provide assistance with engineering, logistics and medical advice.
He said: "Our experts have come in and helped to get this up and running in a much quicker time frame than we would usually be expected to do it.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
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“The experts are here because they’ve done this before. They’ve done it at home, in other crises, in other emergencies, they’ve done it abroad in recent years, so they’re used to dealing with producing something of significance, at large scale in a short amount of time.
“Like everybody else I’m absolutely delighted because these have been an incredible two weeks.
"So many different people and organisations have come together.
"The Army have played a small part in that helping to mentor and give expert advice to the NHS who have quite rightly been the lead for this."