themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--IT worker stole more than £30,000 worth of cryptocurrency

An IT worker who stole more than £30,000 worth of cryptocurrency has been jailed for 20 months .
Mark Andrews , of Woodlands Road , in St Helens , was asked by the victim to provide IT services for his business .
The victim , from Wilmslow , first contacted Andrews in April 2019 through his IT support website .
Andrews , 38 , was employed to carry out IT work at the victim 's business premises when he found information that he used to steal cryptocurrency .
A mixture of Bitcoin , Litecoin and Etherium was stolen .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the digital currency had been moved to and found evidence leading to Andrews arrest by Cheshire Constabulary ’ s Cyber Crime Team .
Andrews was arrested at his home address on suspicion of theft of cryptocurrency and an offence under the Computer Misuse Act .
Cyber crime officers seized a significant amount of cryptocurrency from Andrews , as well as a number of devices that held key evidence .
Andrews was later charged with theft and unauthorised access to a computer to facilitate and offence .
He was sentenced to 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concurrent under the Computer Misuse Act on Thursday , June 11 , at Chester Crown Court .
Detective Sergeant David MacFarlane of the Cyber Crime Team who led the investigation said : “ This was a complex investigation and an example of how traditional criminality has moved into the digital world .
`` This crime has been particularly damaging to the victim who put his trust in Andrews .
`` The Cheshire Constabulary Cyber Crime Team with the assistance of the Digital Forensics Unit and the Economic Crime Unit were able to piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to successfully apprehend Andrews and bring him to justice .
`` I hope this sentence will act as a deterrent to all those who believe they can get away with this type of offence and I would remind people of the importance of protecting their data and keeping it safe from criminals .
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An IT worker who stole more than £30,000 worth of cryptocurrency has been jailed for 20 months.
Mark Andrews, of Woodlands Road, in St Helens, was asked by the victim to provide IT services for his business.
The victim, from Wilmslow, first contacted Andrews in April 2019 through his IT support website.
Andrews, 38, was employed to carry out IT work at the victim's business premises when he found information that he used to steal cryptocurrency.
A mixture of Bitcoin, Litecoin and Etherium was stolen.
The victim was able to find out where some of the digital currency had been moved to and found evidence leading to Andrews arrest by Cheshire Constabulary’s Cyber Crime Team.
Andrews was arrested at his home address on suspicion of theft of cryptocurrency and an offence under the Computer Misuse Act.
Cyber crime officers seized a significant amount of cryptocurrency from Andrews, as well as a number of devices that held key evidence.
Andrews was later charged with theft and unauthorised access to a computer to facilitate and offence.
He was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment for theft and 10 months concurrent under the Computer Misuse Act on Thursday, June 11, at Chester Crown Court.
Detective Sergeant David MacFarlane of the Cyber Crime Team who led the investigation said: “This was a complex investigation and an example of how traditional criminality has moved into the digital world.
"This crime has been particularly damaging to the victim who put his trust in Andrews.
"The Cheshire Constabulary Cyber Crime Team with the assistance of the Digital Forensics Unit and the Economic Crime Unit were able to piece together crucial data and we were able to successfully apprehend Andrews and bring him to justice.
"I hope this sentence will act as a deterrent to all those who believe they can get away with this type of offence and I would remind people of the importance of protecting their data and keeping it safe from criminals.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Human rights watchdog investigates policy over Windrush scandal

The official human rights watchdog is launching legal action to investigate the Home Office ’ s “ hostile environment ” policy , which led to the Windrush scandal .
The Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) said it will use its statutory powers to examine whether the Home Office complied with its public sector equality duty in drawing up the tough immigration policy .
The strategy was devised under former Prime Minister , Theresa May , when she was home secretary in the coalition government to deter illegal immigration and continued under her successor , Amber Rudd .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the 'Windrush generation ' – who came to Britain in the decades following the Second World War – being wrongly denied rights , losing their jobs , and in some cases being deported to places they barely knew .
Ms Rudd was forced to resign in April 2018 after the scandal came to light after admitting that she had misled MPs .
The EHRC chairman David Isaac said : “ The Windrush scandal and hostile environment policies have cast a shadow across the UK and its values .
“ We are working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must change so that this shameful period of our history is not repeated .
“ The impact of Covid-19 and the killing of George Floyd by US police officers has resulted in urgent calls for action to end the systemic and entrenched race inequalities that exist in our country .
“ The law requires that all public bodies must promote inclusivity and opportunity by considering the impact their policies have on ethnic minorities .
“ We have long called for government to produce a comprehensive race equality strategy to tackle these injustices.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by September 2020 , follows a damning “ lessons learned ” review by Wendy Williams , an inspector of constabulary , which was published in March .
It found the Home Office had shown “ ignorance and thoughtlessness ” in dealing with race issues .
Labour ’ s shadow justice secretary , David Lammy , said : “ It is absolutely right that the EHRC has taken the unprecedented step of beginning legal action to review whether the Home Office broke equality laws in its appalling treatment of the Windrush generation.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Yvette Cooper , added : “ The Windrush scandal saw British citizens wrongly detained and deported , denied NHS treatment , cost jobs or made homeless because of the actions of the Home Office .
“ I hope that , alongside the lessons learned review , this legal assessment by the EHRC will allow the Home Office to finally face up to the fundamental changes needed in its culture , policies and practices to ensure that there are not more scandals like this in the future ” .
The Home Office said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was determined to do all she could to “ right the wrongs ” endured by the Windrush generation .
“ We are carefully considering the findings of the Windrush lessons learned review and will respond shortly to those important recommendations .
We will also work with the EHRC on the review they have launched , ” a spokesman said .

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The official human rights watchdog is launching legal action to investigate the Home Office’s “hostile environment” policy, which led to the Windrush scandal.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it will use its statutory powers to examine whether the Home Office complied with its public sector equality duty in drawing up the tough immigration policy.
The strategy was devised under former Prime Minister, Theresa May, when she was home secretary in the coalition government to deter illegal immigration and continued under her successor, Amber Rudd.
It resulted in thousands of Commonwealth immigrants from the 'Windrush generation' – who came to Britain in the decades following the Second World War – being wrongly denied rights, losing their jobs, and in some cases being deported to places they barely knew.
Ms Rudd was forced to resign in April 2018 after the scandal came to light after admitting that she had misled MPs.
The EHRC chairman David Isaac said: “The Windrush scandal and hostile environment policies have cast a shadow across the UK and its values.
“We are working with the Home Office to determine what must change so that this shameful period of our history is not repeated.
“The impact of Covid-19 and the killing of George Floyd by US police officers has resulted in urgent calls for action to end the systemic and entrenched race inequalities that exist in our country.
“The law requires that all public bodies must promote inclusivity and opportunity by considering the impact their policies have on ethnic minorities.
“We have long called for government to produce a comprehensive race equality strategy to tackle these injustices.”
The EHRC assessment, to be completed by September 2020, follows a damning “lessons learned” review by Wendy Williams, an inspector of constabulary, which was published in March.
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It found the Home Office had shown “ignorance and thoughtlessness” in dealing with race issues.
Labour’s shadow justice secretary, David Lammy, said: “It is absolutely right that the EHRC has taken the unprecedented step of beginning legal action to review whether the Home Office broke equality laws in its appalling treatment of the Windrush generation.”
The chair of the Commons Home Affairs Committee, Yvette Cooper, added: “The Windrush scandal saw British citizens wrongly detained and deported, denied NHS treatment, cost jobs or made homeless because of the actions of the Home Office.
“I hope that, alongside the lessons learned review, this legal assessment by the EHRC will allow the Home Office to finally face up to the fundamental changes needed in its culture, policies and practices to ensure that there are not more scandals like this in the future”.
The Home Office said the current Home Secretary, Priti Patel, was determined to do all she could to “right the wrongs” endured by the Windrush generation.
“We are carefully considering the findings of the Windrush lessons learned review and will respond shortly to those important recommendations. We will also work with the EHRC on the review they have launched,” a spokesman said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Pep Guardiola gets Leroy Sane boost for Man City return vs Arsenal

Leroy Sane took part in another practice match among the Manchester City squad as the German winger closes on a return to first-team action .
Sane , 23 , has not played a competitive game since August , when he suffered knee ligament damage in the early stages of the Community Shield win over Liverpool .
Despite several weeks ' training with the squad , he had not been deemed fit enough to feature for the Blues in mid-March when the season was suspended .
The early signs ahead of the return of the Premier League are that the forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use from next week as he builds his fitness up alongside his teammates .
Sane took part in an 11-vs-11 training match last week at the training ground and also played this week when the exercise was repeated at the Etihad .
Aymeric Laporte , another to have been injured when the campaign was paused in March , also featured which means Guardiola could have a full squad to choose from for the first time this season .
The next few months could be the last for Sane as a City player .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they held in the player before his injury and are confident of being able to strike a deal for a player who is entering the final 12 months of his contract .
The Bundesliga champions will not be able to sign the player before next season , though , meaning he can play for City in their outstanding Premier League , FA Cup and Champions League fixtures .

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Leroy Sane took part in another practice match among the Manchester City squad as the German winger closes on a return to first-team action.
Sane, 23, has not played a competitive game since August, when he suffered knee ligament damage in the early stages of the Community Shield win over Liverpool. Despite several weeks' training with the squad, he had not been deemed fit enough to feature for the Blues in mid-March when the season was suspended.
The early signs ahead of the return of the Premier League are that the forward will be available for Pep Guardiola to use from next week as he builds his fitness up alongside his teammates. Sane took part in an 11-vs-11 training match last week at the training ground and also played this week when the exercise was repeated at the Etihad.
Aymeric Laporte, another to have been injured when the campaign was paused in March, also featured which means Guardiola could have a full squad to choose from for the first time this season.
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The next few months could be the last for Sane as a City player.
Bayern Munich have renewed the strong interest they held in the player before his injury and are confident of being able to strike a deal for a player who is entering the final 12 months of his contract.
The Bundesliga champions will not be able to sign the player before next season, though, meaning he can play for City in their outstanding Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League fixtures.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Huge new 200-home estate could be built on protected open land in Oldham

Controversial plans have been lodged which could see up to 200 homes built on a former quarry site and protected open land between Oldham and Saddleworth .
A planning application has been submitted for a huge housing development at Springhead Quarry and land which had been the former Stone Breaks quarry , between the villages of Springhead and Grotton .
It is being proposed by the Stonebreaks Group , a group of landowners who jointly own the land , and are working with development company the Millson Group .
However 88pc of the land off Cooper Street is designated as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which , although not officially green belt , is locally protected .
The site , which is bounded by a conservation area , has been subject to several planning applications over the years , which were all vociferously opposed by local residents .
A 2011 application by the same developer for 61 dwellings was approved despite a backlash , but due to ‘ viability issues ’ never progressed .
Since being submitted to the town hall , the latest plans have so far garnered 30 objections , and two messages of support .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-bed up to five-bed , and 18 one and two-bed apartments .
Of these , 10pc would be ‘ affordable ’ .
A 40-bed ‘ elderly living facility ’ for the over 55s is also included in the plans .
A design and access document by the Millson Group admits that building houses on the protected land would be a ‘ departure from the development plan ’ drawn up by the council .
But they say that its removal from OPOL allocation should be acceptable in order to allow for a ‘ sustainable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
The report states : “ The vision behind this development looks to provide opportunities for new homeowners to buy affordable homes and in turn climb up the property ladder with ample opportunity to do so within this development itself .
“ The development proposes to enhance the footpaths and incorporate new open spaces and walking areas to access areas such as Wood Brook and such to the East of the site .
“ New residents will be able to easily access the nearby schools and nurseries , making it ideal for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road and Huddersfield Road will allow new families of the development to access areas of Lees which will provide economic growth and support local businesses , clubs , sports facilities which have been identified.
” The developer says that it would see ‘ enhanced open space ’ to increase accessibility to the public , as well as creation and enhancement of wildlife habitats to support the biodiversity within the site .
The public right of way on the land would be improved , they say , with a ‘ maintained and improved green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ten months after Oldham ’ s planning committee approved plans by Russell Homes for 265 homes and a £3.5m link road on OPOL land at the nearby Knowls Lane in Springhead , despite opposition from thousands of residents .

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Controversial plans have been lodged which could see up to 200 homes built on a former quarry site and protected open land between Oldham and Saddleworth.
A planning application has been submitted for a huge housing development at Springhead Quarry and land which had been the former Stone Breaks quarry, between the villages of Springhead and Grotton.
It is being proposed by the Stonebreaks Group, a group of landowners who jointly own the land, and are working with development company the Millson Group.
However 88pc of the land off Cooper Street is designated as Other Protected Open Land (OPOL) which, although not officially green belt, is locally protected.
(Image: Millson Group)
The site, which is bounded by a conservation area, has been subject to several planning applications over the years, which were all vociferously opposed by local residents.
A 2011 application by the same developer for 61 dwellings was approved despite a backlash, but due to ‘viability issues’ never progressed.
Since being submitted to the town hall, the latest plans have so far garnered 30 objections, and two messages of support.
The proposals include 142 houses, from two-bed up to five-bed, and 18 one and two-bed apartments. Of these, 10pc would be ‘affordable’.
A 40-bed ‘elderly living facility’ for the over 55s is also included in the plans.
(Image: Millson Group)
A design and access document by the Millson Group admits that building houses on the protected land would be a ‘departure from the development plan’ drawn up by the council.
But they say that its removal from OPOL allocation should be acceptable in order to allow for a ‘sustainable and viable development to be brought forward’.
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The report states: “The vision behind this development looks to provide opportunities for new homeowners to buy affordable homes and in turn climb up the property ladder with ample opportunity to do so within this development itself.
“The development proposes to enhance the footpaths and incorporate new open spaces and walking areas to access areas such as Wood Brook and such to the East of the site.
“New residents will be able to easily access the nearby schools and nurseries, making it ideal for families.
(Image: Millson Group)
“The connectivity via Oldham Road and Huddersfield Road will allow new families of the development to access areas of Lees which will provide economic growth and support local businesses, clubs, sports facilities which have been identified.”
The developer says that it would see ‘enhanced open space’ to increase accessibility to the public, as well as creation and enhancement of wildlife habitats to support the biodiversity within the site.
The public right of way on the land would be improved, they say, with a ‘maintained and improved green link corridor’.
The application comes ten months after Oldham’s planning committee approved plans by Russell Homes for 265 homes and a £3.5m link road on OPOL land at the nearby Knowls Lane in Springhead, despite opposition from thousands of residents.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Man Utd have developed trend that makes them favourites vs Tottenham

It was the start of another week in which Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's fortunes as Manchester United manager swung wildly .
After a calamitous 3-3 draw at Sheffield United and a 2-2 Old Trafford stalemate with Aston Villa sandwiched Europa League defeat in Kazakhstan , Solskjaer faced up to the prospect of successive games against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City with his future again coming under scrutiny .
But under the Old Trafford lights on Wednesday , December 4 , Solskjaer again began to turn the tide .
At the time following up those three disappointing results with successive 2-1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pep Guardiola 's Manchester City looking like another example of the inconsistency plaguing this side .
Gradually those problems have been eroded , with United in the midst of an 11-game unbeaten run when the 2019/20 season was suspended as the coronavirus outbreak spread across Europe .
Victory over Tottenham , in what was a dominant display deserving of all three points , also showed Solskjaer has the tactical blueprint to beat Mourinho 's team and to beat Spurs .
Seven months on the circumstances have changed greatly , but one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been his ability to find a winning formula against a particular team and keep finding ways to use it .
Already this season the Norwegian has masterminded three wins from three against Chelsea , including two at Stamford Bridge , and three wins out of four against Manchester City , with two of those successes at the Etihad .
The way they have twice torn apart Norwich is also an example , if one not quite deserving of the same merit given the Canaries position at the foot of the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of three against Daniel Farke 's side in the FA Cup quarter-finals later in June as well .
It might well be no coincidence that United 's record in big games is good , a trait that has been fairly consistent since Solskjaer took charge .
In that time they 've twice held Liverpool at Old Trafford and last season secured away wins at Arsenal and Chelsea before finishing the season in a rut .
After his return to Old Trafford had been ruined back in December , Mourinho touched on United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the break being crucial to that .
`` You look to United results this season against the best teams , they had good results , '' Mourinho said .
`` I think at home when they play like they did Chelsea , Liverpool , Leicester , also a great team this season , they always had this kind of attitude .
I think it 's easier for them , the way they play .
`` They are not afraid to be with a defensive approach , they are not afraid to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to be in control of the emotions of the game .
Then lots of young people with lots of energy and good mentality and when they are winning matches .
`` They are comfortable in this situation of low block and a giant dominating in the air and being fast in counter-attack with Marcus [ Rashford ] , with James , with Jesse [ Lingard ] , with [ Anthony ] Martial when he plays .
`` So I think the way they play is easier for them when they play against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that want more of the ball , to have initiative of the game , so I think they did well .
`` They played the game they wanted to play [ in the second-half ] , they dropped the block , they defend , a couple of dangerous counter-attacks , closing , closing , closing , and when we had the ball in the last third the goal could happen but did n't . ''
Having already been on the receiving end once , Mourinho will be desperate to avoid a repeat at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , especially as a failure to win will all but end Spurs ' slim hopes of qualifying for next season 's Champions League .
But there 's a precedent here for Solskjaer being able to reuse a template that 's already bought him success .
Chelsea and Manchester City have been powerless to resist so far this season , and it might be a similar case for Tottenham as the Premier League resumes .

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It was the start of another week in which Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's fortunes as Manchester United manager swung wildly.
After a calamitous 3-3 draw at Sheffield United and a 2-2 Old Trafford stalemate with Aston Villa sandwiched Europa League defeat in Kazakhstan, Solskjaer faced up to the prospect of successive games against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City with his future again coming under scrutiny.
But under the Old Trafford lights on Wednesday, December 4, Solskjaer again began to turn the tide. At the time following up those three disappointing results with successive 2-1 wins against Jose Mourinho's Spurs and Pep Guardiola's Manchester City looking like another example of the inconsistency plaguing this side.
Gradually those problems have been eroded, with United in the midst of an 11-game unbeaten run when the 2019/20 season was suspended as the coronavirus outbreak spread across Europe.
Victory over Tottenham, in what was a dominant display deserving of all three points, also showed Solskjaer has the tactical blueprint to beat Mourinho's team and to beat Spurs.
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Seven months on the circumstances have changed greatly, but one of the traits of Solskjaer's reign so far has been his ability to find a winning formula against a particular team and keep finding ways to use it.
Already this season the Norwegian has masterminded three wins from three against Chelsea, including two at Stamford Bridge, and three wins out of four against Manchester City, with two of those successes at the Etihad.
The way they have twice torn apart Norwich is also an example, if one not quite deserving of the same merit given the Canaries position at the foot of the Premier League. United could make it three out of three against Daniel Farke's side in the FA Cup quarter-finals later in June as well.
It might well be no coincidence that United's record in big games is good, a trait that has been fairly consistent since Solskjaer took charge.
In that time they've twice held Liverpool at Old Trafford and last season secured away wins at Arsenal and Chelsea before finishing the season in a rut.
After his return to Old Trafford had been ruined back in December, Mourinho touched on United's big-game record and their comfort of playing on the break being crucial to that.
"You look to United results this season against the best teams, they had good results," Mourinho said.
"I think at home when they play like they did Chelsea, Liverpool, Leicester, also a great team this season, they always had this kind of attitude. I think it's easier for them, the way they play.
"They are not afraid to be with a defensive approach, they are not afraid to be at home, to take their time, to be in control of the emotions of the game. Then lots of young people with lots of energy and good mentality and when they are winning matches.
"They are comfortable in this situation of low block and a giant dominating in the air and being fast in counter-attack with Marcus [Rashford], with James, with Jesse [Lingard], with [Anthony] Martial when he plays.
"So I think the way they play is easier for them when they play against teams that are better teams, teams that want more of the ball, to have initiative of the game, so I think they did well.
"They played the game they wanted to play [in the second-half], they dropped the block, they defend, a couple of dangerous counter-attacks, closing, closing, closing, and when we had the ball in the last third the goal could happen but didn't."
Having already been on the receiving end once, Mourinho will be desperate to avoid a repeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next Friday night, especially as a failure to win will all but end Spurs' slim hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League.
But there's a precedent here for Solskjaer being able to reuse a template that's already bought him success. Chelsea and Manchester City have been powerless to resist so far this season, and it might be a similar case for Tottenham as the Premier League resumes.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Dads of Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone launch memorial for police killed on duty

The fathers of murdered Greater Manchester PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone are to launch a £4.5m national memorial to all police officers and staff killed in the line of duty .
Bryn Hughes and Paul Bone will take part in a traditional ground-breaking ceremony at the site of the UK Police Memorial .
It will stand at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas , Staffordshire , and commemorate all personnel who have lost their lives since the 1749 formation of the first professional police force , the Bow Street Runners .
Nicola , 23 , from Saddleworth , Oldham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sale , Trafford , died at the hands of killer Dale Cregan in a gun and grenade ambush after they were lured to a house in Mottram in Longdendale , Tameside , on September 18 , 2012 .
The physical memorial , due to be completed next year , will complement an existing online digital memorial , launched in November last year , to the more than 4,200 officers and police staff who have died on duty .
Sir Hugh Orde , chairman of the Police Arboretum Memorial Trust , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where all our services are remembered throughout the year .
`` A place where people come for quiet acts of contemplation and reflection and a place where large-scale acts of remembrance take place .
`` Yet there is no fitting tribute here that honours those brave men and women from our police service who have given their lives to protect us all - a tribute that is in keeping with the scale of loss that our police service has suffered over the years .
`` Today is the day that we change that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground-breaking will be carried out by Paul Bone and Bryn Hughes , whose daughters were shot and killed whilst responding to a routine 999 call , eight years ago .
`` When we set out on this ambitious project in 2015 we had no idea how challenging it would be .
`` Along the way we have overcome many hurdles and setbacks . ''
Speaking at the launch of the digital police memorial in 2019 , Nicola 's father Bryn said : `` We can not change what has happened , all we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these officers , including my daughter Nicola , have made and honour their memory by supporting this memorial .
`` As a proud parent watching your child swear the oath of allegiance you never expect to read your child 's name on a memorial dedicated to police officers killed on duty .
`` I myself do not need a memorial to remember Nicola , she lives on in my heart and in my memory forever .
`` But it is important that members of the public have memorials such as this to allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those we have lost . ''
Cregan was sentenced to a whole life tariff in 2013 for the murders of Nicola and Fiona , as well as the murders of David Short , 46 , and his son Mark , 23 .
Already a wanted fugitive after their murders , Cregan dialled 999 to make a bogus report concerning a property on Abbey Gardens and lured officers in .
He then drove to hand himself in at a police station .
The murders of the officers shocked the country and their funerals were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with much of the city centre coming to a standstill .

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The fathers of murdered Greater Manchester PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone are to launch a £4.5m national memorial to all police officers and staff killed in the line of duty.
Bryn Hughes and Paul Bone will take part in a traditional ground-breaking ceremony at the site of the UK Police Memorial.
It will stand at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, Staffordshire, and commemorate all personnel who have lost their lives since the 1749 formation of the first professional police force, the Bow Street Runners.
Nicola, 23, from Saddleworth, Oldham, and Fiona, 32, from Sale, Trafford, died at the hands of killer Dale Cregan in a gun and grenade ambush after they were lured to a house in Mottram in Longdendale, Tameside, on September 18, 2012.
(Image: UK Police Memorial)
The physical memorial, due to be completed next year, will complement an existing online digital memorial, launched in November last year, to the more than 4,200 officers and police staff who have died on duty.
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Sir Hugh Orde, chairman of the Police Arboretum Memorial Trust, said: "The National Memorial Arboretum is the place where all our services are remembered throughout the year.
"A place where people come for quiet acts of contemplation and reflection and a place where large-scale acts of remembrance take place.
(Image: GMP.)
"Yet there is no fitting tribute here that honours those brave men and women from our police service who have given their lives to protect us all - a tribute that is in keeping with the scale of loss that our police service has suffered over the years.
"Today is the day that we change that.
"How fitting that today's ground-breaking will be carried out by Paul Bone and Bryn Hughes, whose daughters were shot and killed whilst responding to a routine 999 call, eight years ago.
"When we set out on this ambitious project in 2015 we had no idea how challenging it would be.
(Image: GMP.)
"Along the way we have overcome many hurdles and setbacks."
Speaking at the launch of the digital police memorial in 2019, Nicola's father Bryn said: "We cannot change what has happened, all we can do is remember the sacrifice that these officers, including my daughter Nicola, have made and honour their memory by supporting this memorial.
"As a proud parent watching your child swear the oath of allegiance you never expect to read your child's name on a memorial dedicated to police officers killed on duty.
"I myself do not need a memorial to remember Nicola, she lives on in my heart and in my memory forever.
"But it is important that members of the public have memorials such as this to allow them to reflect, remember and honour those we have lost."
Cregan was sentenced to a whole life tariff in 2013 for the murders of Nicola and Fiona, as well as the murders of David Short, 46, and his son Mark, 23.
Already a wanted fugitive after their murders, Cregan dialled 999 to make a bogus report concerning a property on Abbey Gardens and lured officers in.
He then drove to hand himself in at a police station.
The murders of the officers shocked the country and their funerals were held on consecutive days at Manchester Cathedral, with much of the city centre coming to a standstill.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--The neighbourhoods hit hardest by coronavirus - put in your postcode to check

Chadderton in Oldham and Leigh East in Wigan have been hardest hit by Covid-19 tragedy in Greater Manchester , official new figures have revealed .
There have been 30 deaths recorded in each area involving coronavirus , according to figures from the Office of National Statistics ( ONS ) .
A published interactive map today reveals the true scale of Covid deaths across our region .
The map shows how each postcode has been hit by the virus .
People can enter their postcode to find figures for their area .
The data reveals area by area deaths in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentioned on a death certificate as a cause .
The size of the circle increases with a higher number of deaths .
Behind every statistic is a loved one .
There have been 28 deaths in the Higher Broughton area of Salford , the second worst area for coronavirus-related tragedy .
In Bredbury Green , the figure stands at 27 , making the area of Stockport the third worst hit across Greater Manchester .
There have been 24 deaths in the Hyde South area of Tameside and 23 in Broughton Park , Salford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rochdale have also recorded 23 deaths .
Little Hulton North in Salford has had 22 deaths , matching the number of deaths in Farnworth North , Bolton , and Eccles , Salford .
The M.E.N .
has analysed just a snap-shot of the data to revealed some of the areas with the highest numbers of Covid-19-related deaths : Yet despite the widespread tragedy , the data map reveals areas where no , or very few , Covid-19 deaths have been officially recorded .
The ONS figures show there has been just a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Piccadilly and Ancoats areas of Manchester city centre , and none at all in the north of the city centre and Collyhurst .
The number of people with Covid-19 in England continues to fall , the ONS figures show .
The number of average infections per day since the end of April has fallen from 5,600 new infections per day to 4,500 , according to the latest figures .
This is a snapshot of the average number of infections recorded by ONS taken at weekly intervals .
And it suggests only about one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 and June 7 .
On Thursday , it was revealed three more people with coronavirus have died in Greater Manchester 's hospitals .
It brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in our region 's hospitals to 1,954 , according to the latest NHS data .
While the number of lives lost to the virus has risen again , some hospital NHS trusts reported no new deaths .
The UK death toll has now passed 40,000 .

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Chadderton in Oldham and Leigh East in Wigan have been hardest hit by Covid-19 tragedy in Greater Manchester, official new figures have revealed.
There have been 30 deaths recorded in each area involving coronavirus, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
A published interactive map today reveals the true scale of Covid deaths across our region.
The map shows how each postcode has been hit by the virus.
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People can enter their postcode to find figures for their area.
The data reveals area by area deaths in the period March to May where coronavirus was mentioned on a death certificate as a cause.
The size of the circle increases with a higher number of deaths.
Behind every statistic is a loved one.
There have been 28 deaths in the Higher Broughton area of Salford, the second worst area for coronavirus-related tragedy.
In Bredbury Green, the figure stands at 27, making the area of Stockport the third worst hit across Greater Manchester.
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There have been 24 deaths in the Hyde South area of Tameside and 23 in Broughton Park, Salford.
The Castleton and Trub areas of Rochdale have also recorded 23 deaths.
Little Hulton North in Salford has had 22 deaths, matching the number of deaths in Farnworth North, Bolton, and Eccles, Salford.
The M.E.N. has analysed just a snap-shot of the data to revealed some of the areas with the highest numbers of Covid-19-related deaths:
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New Delph, Dobcross and Austerlands, Oldham - 20
Worsley, Salford, and Swinton Worsley Road - 19
Pemberton South, Wigan - 19
Benchill North and Sharston, Wythenshawe - 18
Fallowfield West and Whalley Range South - 18
Radcliffe, Bury - 18
Prestwhich Clough and Rainsough, Bury - 17
Whitefield West and Park Lane, Bury - 17
New Moston, north Manchester - 15
Bramall South and Woodford, Stockport - 14
Newton Heath, Manchester - 14
Denton South - 14
Brinnington, Stockport -14
Woodhouse Park and the Manchester Airport area - 14
Guide Bridge in Tameside - 13
Yet despite the widespread tragedy, the data map reveals areas where no, or very few, Covid-19 deaths have been officially recorded.
The ONS figures show there has been just a single death - in April - in the Piccadilly and Ancoats areas of Manchester city centre, and none at all in the north of the city centre and Collyhurst.
The number of people with Covid-19 in England continues to fall, the ONS figures show.
The number of average infections per day since the end of April has fallen from 5,600 new infections per day to 4,500, according to the latest figures.
This is a snapshot of the average number of infections recorded by ONS taken at weekly intervals.
And it suggests only about one in 1,700 people were infected between May 25 and June 7.
On Thursday, it was revealed three more people with coronavirus have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals.
It brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in our region's hospitals to 1,954, according to the latest NHS data.
While the number of lives lost to the virus has risen again, some hospital NHS trusts reported no new deaths.
The UK death toll has now passed 40,000.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Primark shares first pictures of what UK stores now look like inside

In just a few days time , Primark will reopen its doors to shoppers for the first time since March .
On Monday 15 June , all of the high-street chain 's 153 English stores will reopen - including those in Greater Manchester .
Primark has already confirmed that shoppers will notice a number of changes in stores , including a strict social distancing protocol , personal protection for employees and customers and increased in-store cleaning .
Now the fashion chain has released first pictures from inside its Westfield Stratford store , so shoppers know what to expect .
Primark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We have really missed our customers and we are delighted to be back on 15 June and able to provide them with the quality , affordable products they love from Primark .
`` While it might take a little longer to get into store , once inside , customers will find all their favourite Primark products and plenty of choice as usual .
We have worked hard to make sure that clear signage and extra help will be there to guide them through the changes we have made to allow for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking customers to respect the measures we have put in place to help ensure shopping at Primark is an enjoyable , safe experience for everyone . ''
Our products will be sold at our normal , great value prices which means there will be no sales or special offers when we re-open our doors .
You can find out opening details for your local store on the Primark website .

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In just a few days time, Primark will reopen its doors to shoppers for the first time since March.
On Monday 15 June, all of the high-street chain's 153 English stores will reopen - including those in Greater Manchester.
Primark has already confirmed that shoppers will notice a number of changes in stores, including a strict social distancing protocol, personal protection for employees and customers and increased in-store cleaning.
Now the fashion chain has released first pictures from inside its Westfield Stratford store, so shoppers know what to expect.
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Primark's CEO, Paul Marchant, said: "We have really missed our customers and we are delighted to be back on 15 June and able to provide them with the quality, affordable products they love from Primark.
"While it might take a little longer to get into store, once inside, customers will find all their favourite Primark products and plenty of choice as usual. We have worked hard to make sure that clear signage and extra help will be there to guide them through the changes we have made to allow for social distancing.
"We are also asking customers to respect the measures we have put in place to help ensure shopping at Primark is an enjoyable, safe experience for everyone."
Our products will be sold at our normal, great value prices which means there will be no sales or special offers when we re-open our doors.
You can find out opening details for your local store on the Primark website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Rodri achievement at Man City puts him in awkward Fernandinho role

It was as both Pep Guardiola arrived at Manchester City and Yaya Toure 's influence started to decline that Fernandinho 's value as a player truly began to be seen .
For two years , City 's midfield was unrivalled and the base of the three-man triumvirate was Ferrnandinho , a player his manager wished he could have more of : one part calm builder of attacks , one part snarling destroyer of opposition forays and 100 per cent dedication to his cause .
Replacing somebody whose widespread recognition as one of the best operators in the league was belated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and even when the club record signing of Rodri looked to have done just that the Brazilian has become invaluable at centre-half this season .
Rodri 's debut season in that crucial holding midfield role has been difficult because of the man he took over from ; Guardiola was not amused by comments from fans and media that moving Fernandinho back into his preferred position could stabilise his inconsistent team .
While it has been clear that Rodri is not quite the same player - he has looked better offensively but has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacks - it has been an encouraging first year for one of the youngest stars in the team .
The 23-year-old averages more passes per game ( 81 ) than anyone else in the division , and analysis done by Spreadex shows that he has completed 1,069 passes in the opposition half - another league high .
Based on their calculations of player performance , Rodri should be a leading contender for the Young Player of the Year Award .
That may sound surprising , and he was not really part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were being discussed .
Trent Alexander-Arnold , Tammy Abraham , Mason Mount , Marcus Rashford , and Jack Grealish were the names commonly spoken about .
The fact Rodri has been such an important presence for City in the opposition half appears to have gone under the radar much like Fernandinho 's work did for many years at the Etihad .
That could be down to the nature of his passes - the Spaniard falls down the league table for key passes and assists - but is also perhaps down to the wastefulness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Had City scored the goals their possession and opportunities had merited , maybe Rodri 's role would have been more recognised .
No footballer wants their contribution to be overlooked or ignored , but years of going under the radar did not diminish the satisfaction for Fernandinho when the team enjoyed greater success .
City could yet win a cup treble this season , and regardless the foundations look to be strong enough for Rodri to pick up winner 's medals regardless of the individual attention that comes his way .

It was as both Pep Guardiola arrived at Manchester City and Yaya Toure's influence started to decline that Fernandinho's value as a player truly began to be seen.
For two years, City's midfield was unrivalled and the base of the three-man triumvirate was Ferrnandinho, a player his manager wished he could have more of: one part calm builder of attacks, one part snarling destroyer of opposition forays and 100 per cent dedication to his cause.
Replacing somebody whose widespread recognition as one of the best operators in the league was belated was always going to be fiendishly difficult, and even when the club record signing of Rodri looked to have done just that the Brazilian has become invaluable at centre-half this season.
Rodri's debut season in that crucial holding midfield role has been difficult because of the man he took over from; Guardiola was not amused by comments from fans and media that moving Fernandinho back into his preferred position could stabilise his inconsistent team.
While it has been clear that Rodri is not quite the same player - he has looked better offensively but has appeared to struggle more with stopping opposition attacks - it has been an encouraging first year for one of the youngest stars in the team.
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The 23-year-old averages more passes per game (81) than anyone else in the division, and analysis done by Spreadex shows that he has completed 1,069 passes in the opposition half - another league high. Based on their calculations of player performance, Rodri should be a leading contender for the Young Player of the Year Award.
That may sound surprising, and he was not really part of the conversation when the nominations for this season were being discussed. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount, Marcus Rashford, and Jack Grealish were the names commonly spoken about.
The fact Rodri has been such an important presence for City in the opposition half appears to have gone under the radar much like Fernandinho's work did for many years at the Etihad.
That could be down to the nature of his passes - the Spaniard falls down the league table for key passes and assists - but is also perhaps down to the wastefulness in front of goal of his teammates. Had City scored the goals their possession and opportunities had merited, maybe Rodri's role would have been more recognised.
No footballer wants their contribution to be overlooked or ignored, but years of going under the radar did not diminish the satisfaction for Fernandinho when the team enjoyed greater success. City could yet win a cup treble this season, and regardless the foundations look to be strong enough for Rodri to pick up winner's medals regardless of the individual attention that comes his way.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Corrie star's wife shares adorable way she told him she was pregnant

Coronation Street star Sam Aston 's wife has revealed the unique way she revealed she was expecting their first child - and it 's adorable .
Yoga teacher Briony Aston has been reminiscing on her Instagram about the moment she told Sam he was set to become a dad .
Briony posted a picture of a breakfast of egg and soldiers which she ’ d prepared for the Corrie actor , placed on a wooden table board that read 'Daddy , you ’ re a good egg ' along with a pregnancy test .
She captioned the post with : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appointment and reminiscing over when our incredible journey started ( the morning I woke at 3am and had to wait til breakfast time to tell Sam ) . ''
Followers were touched by the gesture .
`` What a fantastic way to announce it , '' said another .
`` Love the unique way you announced it to Sam xxxx '' said another follower .
The Coronation Street favourite and his wife announced their exciting news in May after getting married last year .
The parents-to-be announced the pregnancy news to OK !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're so happy ! ''
Sam , who plays Chesney Brown in the ITV soap , married childhood sweetheart Briony in a stunning Cheshire ceremony last May with the couple recently celebrating their first wedding anniversary .
The wedding was attended by many of Sam 's castmates including Brooke Vincent , Katie McGlynn , Alan Halsall and Jennie McAlpine who plays his on-screen sister Fizz in the ITV soap .
The romantic nuptials were held on Stock Farm just on the edge of Tatton Park in Cheshire and Sam , 27 , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Sam took to one knee and proposed to his partner of five years in summer 2017 , in front of over 250 people , at the annual charity golf dinner that he hosts with co-stars Alan and Andy Whyment at the Worsley Park Marriott Hotel in Salford .
The Weatherfield star has played Chesney for 16 years and his character recently became a father-of-five after girlfriend Gemma gave birth to quadruplets .

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Coronation Street star Sam Aston's wife has revealed the unique way she revealed she was expecting their first child - and it's adorable.
Yoga teacher Briony Aston has been reminiscing on her Instagram about the moment she told Sam he was set to become a dad.
Briony posted a picture of a breakfast of egg and soldiers which she’d prepared for the Corrie actor, placed on a wooden table board that read 'Daddy, you’re a good egg' along with a pregnancy test.
She captioned the post with: "Sat waiting for my next midwife appointment and reminiscing over when our incredible journey started (the morning I woke at 3am and had to wait til breakfast time to tell Sam)."
Followers were touched by the gesture.
"Awww that’s perfect," said one.
"What a fantastic way to announce it," said another.
"Love the unique way you announced it to Sam xxxx" said another follower.
The Coronation Street favourite and his wife announced their exciting news in May after getting married last year.
The parents-to-be announced the pregnancy news to OK! Magazine and simply said: "We're so happy!"
Sam, who plays Chesney Brown in the ITV soap, married childhood sweetheart Briony in a stunning Cheshire ceremony last May with the couple recently celebrating their first wedding anniversary.
The wedding was attended by many of Sam's castmates including Brooke Vincent, Katie McGlynn, Alan Halsall and Jennie McAlpine who plays his on-screen sister Fizz in the ITV soap.
The romantic nuptials were held on Stock Farm just on the edge of Tatton Park in Cheshire and Sam, 27, said he was "the luckiest man alive."
Sam took to one knee and proposed to his partner of five years in summer 2017, in front of over 250 people, at the annual charity golf dinner that he hosts with co-stars Alan and Andy Whyment at the Worsley Park Marriott Hotel in Salford.
The Weatherfield star has played Chesney for 16 years and his character recently became a father-of-five after girlfriend Gemma gave birth to quadruplets.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Man United have been given warnings about Van de Beek

Manchester United fans have every right to get excited about their club 's interest in Donny van de Beek ahead of the summer transfer window .
The 23-year-old is one of the most exciting talents in European football , with his heroics at Ajax last season still fondly remembered by fans across the continent as his side reached the Champions League semi-finals .
Ajax 's nearly-men came within seconds of a place in the final one year ago thanks to an attractive brand of football and an exciting young team which made them a favourite with the neutrals .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in star players as captain Matthijs de Ligt was sold to Juventus for £67.5million and midfield sensation Frenkie de Jong went to Barcelona , touted as the heir to Andres Iniesta .
Time will tell just how good Ajax 's Class of 2019 really were , but with Hakim Ziyech , although not a product of the Amsterdam club 's famed academy , set to join Chelsea in the coming weeks , it feels like the end of a generation already .
Van de Beek is the next player expected to leave Amsterdam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be wary as he heads into the summer transfer window .
United are keen to sign a new midfielder at the end of the season and Dutch international Van de Beek is understandably one who many fans would like to have in the squad .
At Ajax he remains one of the stars of domestic football , but like close friends De Ligt and De Jong he knows success is n't guaranteed overseas .
Of the great Ajax side it was De Ligt who drove the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even he has endured a baptism of fire which has left many questioning the enormous fee Juventus spent on him .
The 20-year-old has previously spoken about how he no longer feels 'invincible ' in the same way he had done in the Eredivisie , but it is understandable that a player as young as him would need time to settle .
The same can be said of De Jong at Barcelona who has featured regularly for the Catalan giants this season but has not set the world alight with such a weight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eredivisie players who struggle to make the step up in a superior league is something United have first-hand experience of .
Memphis Depay arrived as one of the top young players in Europe from PSV Eindhoven in 2015 but found it hard himself to adapt to a more physical league where the expectations were amplified to a level he had not experienced before .
It is true that mismanagement played a role in his underwhelming spell at Old Trafford , but the warning for United is that they ca n't necessarily expect any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in and be at the required level immediately .
There is no doubting the obvious ability of Van de Beek , but a move for him this summer should only be sanctioned if Solskjaer acknowledges that he would need to be eased into the side .
If United are looking for someone to strengthen their first team immediately then targeting a player with Premier League experience might be better advised , but if United are willing to give Van de Beek time he could be a shrewd signing .

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Manchester United fans have every right to get excited about their club's interest in Donny van de Beek ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 23-year-old is one of the most exciting talents in European football, with his heroics at Ajax last season still fondly remembered by fans across the continent as his side reached the Champions League semi-finals.
Ajax's nearly-men came within seconds of a place in the final one year ago thanks to an attractive brand of football and an exciting young team which made them a favourite with the neutrals.
With such great success came the inevitable interest in star players as captain Matthijs de Ligt was sold to Juventus for £67.5million and midfield sensation Frenkie de Jong went to Barcelona, touted as the heir to Andres Iniesta. Time will tell just how good Ajax's Class of 2019 really were, but with Hakim Ziyech, although not a product of the Amsterdam club's famed academy, set to join Chelsea in the coming weeks, it feels like the end of a generation already.
Van de Beek is the next player expected to leave Amsterdam with both United and Real Madrid interested, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be wary as he heads into the summer transfer window.
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United are keen to sign a new midfielder at the end of the season and Dutch international Van de Beek is understandably one who many fans would like to have in the squad. At Ajax he remains one of the stars of domestic football, but like close friends De Ligt and De Jong he knows success isn't guaranteed overseas.
Of the great Ajax side it was De Ligt who drove the most excitement heading into this season, but even he has endured a baptism of fire which has left many questioning the enormous fee Juventus spent on him. The 20-year-old has previously spoken about how he no longer feels 'invincible' in the same way he had done in the Eredivisie, but it is understandable that a player as young as him would need time to settle. The same can be said of De Jong at Barcelona who has featured regularly for the Catalan giants this season but has not set the world alight with such a weight of expectation on his shoulders.
Signing Eredivisie players who struggle to make the step up in a superior league is something United have first-hand experience of. Memphis Depay arrived as one of the top young players in Europe from PSV Eindhoven in 2015 but found it hard himself to adapt to a more physical league where the expectations were amplified to a level he had not experienced before.
It is true that mismanagement played a role in his underwhelming spell at Old Trafford, but the warning for United is that they can't necessarily expect any signing from the Dutch league to come in and be at the required level immediately. There is no doubting the obvious ability of Van de Beek, but a move for him this summer should only be sanctioned if Solskjaer acknowledges that he would need to be eased into the side.
If United are looking for someone to strengthen their first team immediately then targeting a player with Premier League experience might be better advised, but if United are willing to give Van de Beek time he could be a shrewd signing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--The 'Queerantine' parties bringing the Gay Village to your living room

A popular LGBT+ club night that went virtual during lockdown has found new appreciation from those looking for a good time in the middle of a pandemic .
DJ Olly Waldron , 21 , had been holding regular club nights in the Gay Village before lockdown and decided to keep the party going while revellers were stuck at home .
Olly has been hosting weekly Queerantine parties since March .
Having started out via Instagram Live , the Saturday club nights have now transferred over to Zoom .
“ I was trying to figure out a way of keeping my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ momentum for my events , ” Olly tells the M.E.N .
“ I was originally going to start a podcast where I ’ d talk to LGBT+ friends in the community while playing music , but I faced loads of copyright issues so then came the idea of just streaming music through Instagram Live.
” Olly had been one of the regular DJs for club night Girls Night Out , which focuses on celebrating the music of electronic female artists .
The event was set up by Olly last year alongside club organiser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Having already built up a loyal audience , Olly , who also DJs at The Thompsons Arms , found people really connected to the new virtual setup .
“ I got a lot of feedback saying how much people were enjoying it , ” Olly says .
“ People told me how it replicated a club atmosphere for them and how much of a good time they were having.
” Playing the likes of Dua Lipa and Charli XCX , along with more left-field artists like SOPHIE and Slayyyter , Queerantine was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s weeks .
“ I started it as a way to keep myself occupied and to keep my mental health and productivity at bay , ” Olly adds .
“ But it ’ s also been a nice way for people to enjoy themselves .
It ’ s been really inspiring to see everyone again dancing and having a good time , even though it was from the comfort of their own home .
“ The opportunity to create such a safe space has made me feel really happy.
” Every Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a Pride flag , disco lights and tinsel curtains in order to make it as ‘ camp as possible ’ and to help people get into the party spirit .
During the Zoom call , Olly will also spotlight different guests who come up on the screen for everyone to see .
Of course , people can choose whether they feel comfortable in sharing their faces or not .
“ I think people at first were a little bit ambivalent to getting too much into it , ” Olly laughs “ But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t care who ’ s watching so they are able to get people going .
“ I also dance like an idiot too so that probably puts people at ease.
” Olly , who is originally from Stockport , says music has always played an important role in his life .
“ I can really relate to those who use music and the arts in general as a bit of a lifeline and an escape , ” he says .
“ For me growing up , music was kind of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was very much film , TV and music where I found things that I could relate to.
” Olly admits he has a number of ideas in the pipeline for further events , including one honouring the 15th anniversary of Rachel Stevens album Come and Get It .
With the absence of Pride events across the country , Queerantine and similar events are more important than ever in uniting the LGBT+ community .
“ The village is such an important safe space for so many LGBT+ people , ” Olly says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place for queer people to let off steam and be with like-minded people .
It ’ s been an important haven so it ’ s really difficult to think that real-life engagement might not be there for the foreseeable future .
“ In the meantime , I ’ m basically just transferring all the things I was planning to do in-person to a virtual space .
I ’ ve got nothing to lose as I ’ m making no profit from it at all .
“ It ’ s just been so nice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be able to feel they can express themselves and have a good time.
” Follow Queerantine on Facebook to find out how you can attend upcoming events .

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A popular LGBT+ club night that went virtual during lockdown has found new appreciation from those looking for a good time in the middle of a pandemic.
DJ Olly Waldron, 21, had been holding regular club nights in the Gay Village before lockdown and decided to keep the party going while revellers were stuck at home.
Olly has been hosting weekly Queerantine parties since March. Having started out via Instagram Live, the Saturday club nights have now transferred over to Zoom.
“I was trying to figure out a way of keeping my creativity going while also keeping up some momentum for my events,” Olly tells the M.E.N.
“I was originally going to start a podcast where I’d talk to LGBT+ friends in the community while playing music, but I faced loads of copyright issues so then came the idea of just streaming music through Instagram Live.”
Olly had been one of the regular DJs for club night Girls Night Out, which focuses on celebrating the music of electronic female artists.
The event was set up by Olly last year alongside club organiser Christopher Styles and drag artist Monopoly Phonic.
Having already built up a loyal audience, Olly, who also DJs at The Thompsons Arms, found people really connected to the new virtual setup.
“I got a lot of feedback saying how much people were enjoying it,” Olly says.
“People told me how it replicated a club atmosphere for them and how much of a good time they were having.”
Playing the likes of Dua Lipa and Charli XCX, along with more left-field artists like SOPHIE and Slayyyter, Queerantine was fast becoming the highlight of people’s weeks.
“I started it as a way to keep myself occupied and to keep my mental health and productivity at bay,” Olly adds.
“But it’s also been a nice way for people to enjoy themselves.
It’s been really inspiring to see everyone again dancing and having a good time, even though it was from the comfort of their own home.
“The opportunity to create such a safe space has made me feel really happy.”
Every Saturday, Olly dresses his city centre flat up with a Pride flag, disco lights and tinsel curtains in order to make it as ‘camp as possible’ and to help people get into the party spirit.
During the Zoom call, Olly will also spotlight different guests who come up on the screen for everyone to see.
Of course, people can choose whether they feel comfortable in sharing their faces or not.
“I think people at first were a little bit ambivalent to getting too much into it,” Olly laughs
“But I have some very outlandish friends who don’t care who’s watching so they are able to get people going.
“I also dance like an idiot too so that probably puts people at ease.”
Olly, who is originally from Stockport, says music has always played an important role in his life.
“I can really relate to those who use music and the arts in general as a bit of a lifeline and an escape,” he says.
“For me growing up, music was kind of my only friend. Especially growing up gay, it was very much film, TV and music where I found things that I could relate to.”
Olly admits he has a number of ideas in the pipeline for further events, including one honouring the 15th anniversary of Rachel Stevens album Come and Get It.
With the absence of Pride events across the country, Queerantine and similar events are more important than ever in uniting the LGBT+ community.
“The village is such an important safe space for so many LGBT+ people,” Olly says.
“It’s been a place for queer people to let off steam and be with like-minded people.
It’s been an important haven so it’s really difficult to think that real-life engagement might not be there for the foreseeable future.
“In the meantime, I’m basically just transferring all the things I was planning to do in-person to a virtual space. I’ve got nothing to lose as I’m making no profit from it at all.
“It’s just been so nice to provide a party atmosphere for people to be able to feel they can express themselves and have a good time.”
Follow Queerantine on Facebook to find out how you can attend upcoming events.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Camping and caravan sites set date to reopen - but with strict new rules

The Camping and Caravanning Club have announced they are aiming to reopen a majority of campsites from July 4 .
An extensive list of social distancing measures have been introduced , however they can only open toilet and shower facilities if they get the go-ahead from the government .
In a statement on their website , the company said : `` At the current time we plan to open the majority of Club Sites , including as many as possible with toilet block facilities .
`` Opening with toilet and shower facilities will only happen if we ’ re allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some campsites however , will open without toilets and showers .
`` In order to operate our sites in a responsible manner we will be increasing our cleaning regimes ; where facility blocks are open there will be 2 deep cleans a day and 4 supplementary cleans – this places extra demand on our staff so we have had to look at campsites which are better suited to self-sufficient campers where facility blocks will not be open this season . ''
These are all the measures they are looking to implement : • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spacing and they 'll reduce the number of people on Club Sites with facility blocks • There will be signs and floor markings as a `` common sense '' reminder to keep two metres from other people • Where facility blocks are open , there will be two deep cleans and four supplementary cleans a day and guidance on how many people the block can accommodate at one time • Campers will also be able to pitch their own toilet tent on their allocated pitch • On campsites where facility blocks are open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to use your own facilities in your unit , you do so as much as possible • They 're only allowing individual bookings and with well-managed sites to prevent large groups assembling • Campers will not be able to have any day visitors to their pitches • Whilst washing up areas will remain open , communal areas such as receptions , shops , laundries and play areas will remain closed , so make sure to bring essentials with you as they will be unable to sell gas • Service points will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; whilst they will have this available on sites , they ask campers to also bring with them their own supplies of soap and hand sanitiser • They will not be opening Ready Camp Safari Tents , Pods or Self-Catering units this season The organisation has said they will be first welcoming guests in England from July 4 , and then in Scotland from July 15 , and later in Wales and Northern Ireland .
You can find the full list of sites reopening in England here .
The statement added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physical space between pitches and with additional social distancing measures , we believe that we are well-placed to offer you a safe , enjoyable UK holiday , providing a much-needed break away from home . ''

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The Camping and Caravanning Club have announced they are aiming to reopen a majority of campsites from July 4.
An extensive list of social distancing measures have been introduced, however they can only open toilet and shower facilities if they get the go-ahead from the government.
In a statement on their website, the company said: "At the current time we plan to open the majority of Club Sites, including as many as possible with toilet block facilities.
"Opening with toilet and shower facilities will only happen if we’re allowed to do so by the government. Some campsites however, will open without toilets and showers.
"In order to operate our sites in a responsible manner we will be increasing our cleaning regimes; where facility blocks are open there will be 2 deep cleans a day and 4 supplementary cleans – this places extra demand on our staff so we have had to look at campsites which are better suited to self-sufficient campers where facility blocks will not be open this season."
These are all the measures they are looking to implement:
Contactless check in
Sensible social distancing – pitches have six-metre spacing and they'll reduce the number of people on Club Sites with facility blocks
There will be signs and floor markings as a "common sense" reminder to keep two metres from other people
Where facility blocks are open, there will be two deep cleans and four supplementary cleans a day and guidance on how many people the block can accommodate at one time
Campers will also be able to pitch their own toilet tent on their allocated pitch
On campsites where facility blocks are open, they ask that if you are able to use your own facilities in your unit, you do so as much as possible
(Image: SHARED CONTENT UNIT)
They're only allowing individual bookings and with well-managed sites to prevent large groups assembling
Campers will not be able to have any day visitors to their pitches
Whilst washing up areas will remain open, communal areas such as receptions, shops, laundries and play areas will remain closed, so make sure to bring essentials with you as they will be unable to sell gas
Service points will be open – so follow hand washing guidance; whilst they will have this available on sites, they ask campers to also bring with them their own supplies of soap and hand sanitiser
They will not be opening Ready Camp Safari Tents, Pods or Self-Catering units this season
The organisation has said they will be first welcoming guests in England from July 4, and then in Scotland from July 15, and later in Wales and Northern Ireland.
You can find the full list of sites reopening in England here.
The statement added: "Being in the fresh air, the physical space between pitches and with additional social distancing measures, we believe that we are well-placed to offer you a safe, enjoyable UK holiday, providing a much-needed break away from home."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Man City morning headlines as Guardiola 'considers' Havertz move

Here are the Manchester City morning headlines for Friday , June 12 .
Kai Havertz has been on City ’ s radar for more than a year , according to reports .
City look set to lose Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich this summer and are said to have identified Havertz as a potential replacement .
The Bayer Leverkusen forward has enjoyed an impressive season in the Bundesliga for Bayer Leverkusen .
And according to , City are considering making an offer for the 21-year-old at the end of the season .
The club have reportedly been watching Havertz since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition from Chelsea , Liverpool , Bayern , Manchester United and Real Madrid for his signature .
City could be allowed to make new signings before the end of the 2019/20 season .
The Premier League campaign will not be concluded until the end of July after a three-month hiatus .
That has caused the opening of the transfer window to be delayed , but FIFA has given the green light for transfers to be allowed before the current campaign finishes .
The FA will now decide whether to follow FIFA ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday .
World football ’ s governing body will also allow players to represent three different clubs in the same season going forward .
Gael Clichy has explained why he swapped Arsenal for City in the summer of 2011 .
Clichy spent eight years in north London and has revealed he would have been open to finishing his career there .
But the left-back felt Arsenal were moving in a different direction , which led to his move to Manchester .
`` I remember clearly at that time the club was trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clichy said on Arsenal ’ s .
`` There was a group of four or five players , they were putting them out there , they wanted to build the team around them and I was getting to a point where , not the injuries , but where you feel that the club is saying they [ don ’ t ] want to keep you .
`` I do n't think they wanted me to leave but I did n't feel at the time that they wanted me to stay .
I believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player to stay , you tell them you want them to stay and you make sure he stays .
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Here are the Manchester City morning headlines for Friday, June 12.
City consider Havertz move - report
Kai Havertz has been on City’s radar for more than a year, according to reports.
City look set to lose Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich this summer and are said to have identified Havertz as a potential replacement.
The Bayer Leverkusen forward has enjoyed an impressive season in the Bundesliga for Bayer Leverkusen.
And according to Bleacher Report , City are considering making an offer for the 21-year-old at the end of the season.
The club have reportedly been watching Havertz since last season, but they could face competition from Chelsea, Liverpool, Bayern, Manchester United and Real Madrid for his signature.
FIFA announce transfer window changes
City could be allowed to make new signings before the end of the 2019/20 season.
The Premier League campaign will not be concluded until the end of July after a three-month hiatus.
That has caused the opening of the transfer window to be delayed, but FIFA has given the green light for transfers to be allowed before the current campaign finishes.
The FA will now decide whether to follow FIFA’s guidance, which came in an announcement on Thursday.
World football’s governing body will also allow players to represent three different clubs in the same season going forward.
Clichy opens up on City move
Gael Clichy has explained why he swapped Arsenal for City in the summer of 2011.
Clichy spent eight years in north London and has revealed he would have been open to finishing his career there.
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But the left-back felt Arsenal were moving in a different direction, which led to his move to Manchester.
"I remember clearly at that time the club was trying to promote more British players," Clichy said on Arsenal’s lockdown podcast .
"There was a group of four or five players, they were putting them out there, they wanted to build the team around them and I was getting to a point where, not the injuries, but where you feel that the club is saying they [don’t] want to keep you.
"I don't think they wanted me to leave but I didn't feel at the time that they wanted me to stay. I believe nowadays in football when you want a player to stay, you tell them you want them to stay and you make sure he stays.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Tottenham arrange double match session ahead of Man United fixture

Tottenham Hotspur are set to take part in two practice matches in two days as they look to build fitness ahead of their Premier League return next week .
Jose Mourinho 's side will return to competitive action next Friday when they host Manchester United in their first match in over three months .
The former United manager goes into the match knowing nothing less than a win will do as his side look to keep their slim hopes of Champions League qualification alive heading into the final nine matches of the season .
Tottenham go into the match eighth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win in six games after they crashed out of both the FA Cup and Champions League in March .
In order to build fitness for the huge encounter Mourinho has organised two behind-closed-doors friendly games with Spurs set to face fellow Premier League side Norwich on Friday and then Championship outfit Reading on Saturday .
Mourinho has organised two matches in 24 hours in order to build vital fitness ahead of next week 's return to action , while also allowing him the opportunity to utilise his full squad before the season run-in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big blow ahead of their match with United after midfielder Dele Alli was handed a one-match suspension in relation to a social media post .
The 24-year-old was charged in February over a joke made on social media regarding the coronavirus pandemic , and has now been punished by the Football Association with a one-match ban as well as a £50,000 fine .

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Tottenham Hotspur are set to take part in two practice matches in two days as they look to build fitness ahead of their Premier League return next week.
Jose Mourinho's side will return to competitive action next Friday when they host Manchester United in their first match in over three months.
The former United manager goes into the match knowing nothing less than a win will do as his side look to keep their slim hopes of Champions League qualification alive heading into the final nine matches of the season.
Tottenham go into the match eighth in the Premier League and without a win in six games after they crashed out of both the FA Cup and Champions League in March.
In order to build fitness for the huge encounter Mourinho has organised two behind-closed-doors friendly games with Spurs set to face fellow Premier League side Norwich on Friday and then Championship outfit Reading on Saturday.
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Mourinho has organised two matches in 24 hours in order to build vital fitness ahead of next week's return to action, while also allowing him the opportunity to utilise his full squad before the season run-in.
Tottenham have already been dealt a big blow ahead of their match with United after midfielder Dele Alli was handed a one-match suspension in relation to a social media post.
The 24-year-old was charged in February over a joke made on social media regarding the coronavirus pandemic, and has now been punished by the Football Association with a one-match ban as well as a £50,000 fine.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Live Manchester United Q&A webchat as we discuss the big Man Utd issues

The restart of the 2019/20 Premier League season is now just days away , and Manchester United hoping to come out all guns blazing for the run-in and their bid to finish in the top four .
They are also still in with a chance of winning both the FA Cup and the Europa League as an intense schedule of matches gets underway over the next three months .
The resumption of football following the coronavirus-enforced hiatus brings with it many questions about United 's players , formation and finances .
And there 's the small matter of planning for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be hoping to bring in to bolster their squad ?
Our senior football writer Tyrone Marshall will be discussing in the chatroom below discussing all the big issues - and you can get involved .
The Q & A session will begin at 2pm BST today ( Friday June 12 ) , with Tyrone taking your queries about the latest United stories .
All you have to do is sign up is submit your question in the box below , press enter , and when prompted , register your details ; you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ *If the chat is n't loading on your screen , please click here .
See you soon !

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The restart of the 2019/20 Premier League season is now just days away, and Manchester United hoping to come out all guns blazing for the run-in and their bid to finish in the top four.
They are also still in with a chance of winning both the FA Cup and the Europa League as an intense schedule of matches gets underway over the next three months.
The resumption of football following the coronavirus-enforced hiatus brings with it many questions about United 's players, formation and finances.
And there's the small matter of planning for next season - who will the Reds be hoping to bring in to bolster their squad?
Our senior football writer Tyrone Marshall will be discussing in the chatroom below discussing all the big issues - and you can get involved.
The Q&A session will begin at 2pm BST today (Friday June 12), with Tyrone taking your queries about the latest United stories.
All you have to do is sign up is submit your question in the box below, press enter, and when prompted, register your details; you can then take part in the discussion.
*If the chat isn't loading on your screen, please click here.
See you soon!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Hundreds raised in hours to replace nurse's bike stolen from hospital

A student nurse had his brand new bike stolen from outside the hospital just hours into his first shift .
However kind-heartened well-wishers have raised hundreds of pounds in a matter of hours to replace it for him .
Dean James ' partner bought him the black Carrera push bike so he could get to work at his new placement at Manchester Royal Infirmary ( MRI ) without needing to take public transport .
However just a few hours into his induction Dean , 27 , found the bike had vanished from the bike rack near the hospital 's library @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thieves appear to have cut the lock and then taken it with them along with the £325 bike which had green lettering .
Police are now investigating the theft which happened sometime between 9:30am and 12:30pm on Monday , June 8 .
Dean , who lives in the city centre with partner Alex Stewart , says he was left angry and upset that someone could steal from a hospital during a pandemic .
However he now says his faith in people has been restored after members of the public donated over £600 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new one .
Alex , 32 , set up the crowd-funding campaign and said he was `` appealing to the kind , loving nature of people who are the complete opposite of the person who stole from him '' to help `` get him back on his wheels . ''
`` I just ca n't believe someone came onto the hospital grounds and stole like that .
`` When you 're there there to help people and try and save lives it is a proper kick in the teeth .
`` Initially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once I saw the fundraising it restored my faith in people .
It just shows how much goodness and kindness there is out there .
`` People have been amazing and I just want to thank them from the bottom of my heart . ''
As well as dozens of donations Dean has been inundated with people offering to lend him their bike whilst he secures a new one .
Alex , who is still paying off the original bike , said : `` When he rang me and told me I thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'no it 's definitely gone . '
`` If you steal from a hospital you know who its likely to belong to so it just beggars belief at a time like this .
It 's a huge inconvenience on his first day as well .
`` Some friends suggested setting up a crowd funding and seeing the disappointment on his face I thought it was worth it , we may get a little bit towards it .
But we 've just been blown away .
`` We 'll be able to pay the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new one now , although they are quite hard to find at the moment . ''
Anyone with information about the theft please call police on 101 or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A student nurse had his brand new bike stolen from outside the hospital just hours into his first shift.
However kind-heartened well-wishers have raised hundreds of pounds in a matter of hours to replace it for him.
Dean James' partner bought him the black Carrera push bike so he could get to work at his new placement at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) without needing to take public transport.
However just a few hours into his induction Dean, 27, found the bike had vanished from the bike rack near the hospital's library that it had been chained to.
Thieves appear to have cut the lock and then taken it with them along with the £325 bike which had green lettering.
(Image: Dean James)
Police are now investigating the theft which happened sometime between 9:30am and 12:30pm on Monday, June 8.
Dean, who lives in the city centre with partner Alex Stewart, says he was left angry and upset that someone could steal from a hospital during a pandemic.
However he now says his faith in people has been restored after members of the public donated over £600 in a matter of hours to get him a new one.
Alex, 32, set up the crowd-funding campaign and said he was "appealing to the kind, loving nature of people who are the complete opposite of the person who stole from him" to help "get him back on his wheels."
(Image: Dean James)
"I just can't believe someone came onto the hospital grounds and stole like that.
"When you're there there to help people and try and save lives it is a proper kick in the teeth.
"Initially I was really annoyed about it but once I saw the fundraising it restored my faith in people. It just shows how much goodness and kindness there is out there.
"People have been amazing and I just want to thank them from the bottom of my heart."
(Image: Dean James)
As well as dozens of donations Dean has been inundated with people offering to lend him their bike whilst he secures a new one.
Alex, who is still paying off the original bike, said: "When he rang me and told me I thought he was joking, but he said 'no it's definitely gone.'
"If you steal from a hospital you know who its likely to belong to so it just beggars belief at a time like this. It's a huge inconvenience on his first day as well.
"Some friends suggested setting up a crowd funding and seeing the disappointment on his face I thought it was worth it, we may get a little bit towards it. But we've just been blown away.
"We'll be able to pay the original one off and buy him a new one now, although they are quite hard to find at the moment."
Anyone with information about the theft please call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-12--Man United morning headlines as Shaw makes Rashford prediction

United are in a strong position financially as Premier League clubs attempt to deal with a substantial loss in revenue .
England ’ s top flight has been on hiatus for three months and all 20 teams have taken a financial hit as a result .
However , the report also explains that United will be less affected than most .
The club topped the Premier League revenue charts with £627million and also spent just 56 % of that on wages , significantly less than UEFA ’ s recommended maximum of 70 % .
That means United are in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets set to return next week .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly weighing up a move for Valencia starlet Ferran Torres .
Solskjaer is keen to improve his attacking options this summer and the MEN understands Jadon Sancho is the club ’ s priority target .
However , Torres could be an exciting alternative if United are unable to complete a deal for the Borussia Dortmund forward .
The 20-year-old has enjoyed an excellent season at Valencia , scoring six goals and setting up seven more in La Liga and the Champions League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down the offer of a five-year deal at the Mestalla , and United are among the clubs keeping tabs on the situation .
Luke Shaw believes Marcus Rashford could win the Ballon d ’ Or one day .
The United striker has enjoyed an excellent season , scoring 19 goals in 31 games in all competitions .
The England international will have the chance to add to that tally when the Premier League campaign resumes next week .
And Shaw believes Rashford has the ability to go right to the very top .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he first came on the scene , not just on the pitch , but off the pitch as well , ” Shaw told United ’ s .
“ He ’ s looked unstoppable at times this season and he ’ s looked so confident .
I haven ’ t seen that in him before .
He was always confident , but not to this level , and he ’ s matured so much .
“ He knows he has the ability to be one of the best and he ’ s pushing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There ’ s no reason why , if he keeps going , keeps pushing himself , that he can ’ t win it [ the Ballon d'Or ] one day .
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United well placed financially
United are in a strong position financially as Premier League clubs attempt to deal with a substantial loss in revenue.
England’s top flight has been on hiatus for three months and all 20 teams have taken a financial hit as a result.
Deloitte’s Annual Review of Football Finance for 2020 has predicted Premier League sides stand to lose £1billion.
However, the report also explains that United will be less affected than most.
The club topped the Premier League revenue charts with £627million and also spent just 56% of that on wages, significantly less than UEFA’s recommended maximum of 70%.
That means United are in a stable financial position as the 2019/20 campaign gets set to return next week.
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United eye Torres - report
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly weighing up a move for Valencia starlet Ferran Torres.
Solskjaer is keen to improve his attacking options this summer and the MEN understands Jadon Sancho is the club’s priority target.
However, Torres could be an exciting alternative if United are unable to complete a deal for the Borussia Dortmund forward.
The 20-year-old has enjoyed an excellent season at Valencia, scoring six goals and setting up seven more in La Liga and the Champions League.
CalcioNapoli24 report the Spanish winger has turned down the offer of a five-year deal at the Mestalla, and United are among the clubs keeping tabs on the situation.
Shaw tips Rashford for Ballon d’Or
Luke Shaw believes Marcus Rashford could win the Ballon d’Or one day.
The United striker has enjoyed an excellent season, scoring 19 goals in 31 games in all competitions.
The England international will have the chance to add to that tally when the Premier League campaign resumes next week.
And Shaw believes Rashford has the ability to go right to the very top.
“He’s improved greatly from when he first came on the scene, not just on the pitch, but off the pitch as well,” Shaw told United’s official website .
“He’s looked unstoppable at times this season and he’s looked so confident. I haven’t seen that in him before. He was always confident, but not to this level, and he’s matured so much.
“He knows he has the ability to be one of the best and he’s pushing himself all the time to maximise that. There’s no reason why, if he keeps going, keeps pushing himself, that he can’t win it [the Ballon d'Or] one day.”