themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Man dies four years after colleague poisoned his sandwich with mercury

A man has died four years after his colleague poisoned his sandwich with mercury .
The 26-year-old German was in a coma with severe brain damage for nearly four years following the poisoning in 2016 .
A 57-year-old man , known only as Klaus O , was found guilty of attempted murder and sentenced to life in prison in March last year .
State prosecutor Veit Walter said a new trial could now be ordered by Germany 's Supreme Court following the death , the Bild newspaper reported .
Klaus O also targeted two other colleagues who suffered from liver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after one worker at the metal fittings firm noticed a white powder on his lunch in 2018 .
CCTV cameras were installed and footage captured Klaus O sprinkling the deadly substance into colleagues ' lunches .
The substance was identified as a mix of acetate and mercury - which are tasteless but can lead to serious organ damage if consumed .
Klaus O was described as a `` danger to the general public '' during his trial last year .
A psychologist told the court that he `` came across like a researcher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ substances affected rabbits '' .
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A man has died four years after his colleague poisoned his sandwich with mercury.
The 26-year-old German was in a coma with severe brain damage for nearly four years following the poisoning in 2016.
German media report that a court confirmed the man's death yesterday.
A 57-year-old man, known only as Klaus O, was found guilty of attempted murder and sentenced to life in prison in March last year.
State prosecutor Veit Walter said a new trial could now be ordered by Germany's Supreme Court following the death, the Bild newspaper reported.
Klaus O also targeted two other colleagues who suffered from liver damage.
The case came to light after one worker at the metal fittings firm noticed a white powder on his lunch in 2018.
CCTV cameras were installed and footage captured Klaus O sprinkling the deadly substance into colleagues' lunches.
The substance was identified as a mix of acetate and mercury - which are tasteless but can lead to serious organ damage if consumed.
Klaus O was described as a "danger to the general public" during his trial last year.
A psychologist told the court that he "came across like a researcher who was trying to see how different substances affected rabbits".
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Gavin and Stacey Christmas special backlash sees nearly 900 complaints from viewers

Fans waited an entire decade for Gavin and Stacey 's big return but it was n't short of controversey .
The BBC sitcom aired its festive special on Christmas Day and whilst many flooded social media with their joy at its comeback , others were less than impressed with a certain part of its content .
The special episode has not had almost 900 complaints over the use of a 'homophobic slur ' .
In one scene the characters were involved in a pub singalong of the Pogues ' track Fairytale Of New York but kept it uncensored and kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ f****t ' .
This prompted fierce backlash from viewers but despite the complaints , the BBC has again defended its choice by claiming the word had a different meaning and was not linked to homosexuality .
A spokesperson said in a statement : `` The descent of their relationship is reflected in the increasingly abusive and offensive terms they use to address each other ; insults which are intended to reflect the language that such characters might have used in that era .
`` The origin of the word includes a definition which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ word for laziness , and the author of the song has cited this inference behind his inclusion of that line .
`` While the word ‘ f****t ’ is now widely acknowledged as having the potential to offend , the song never suggests or implies that this is , or was ever , an appropriate way to address another person , nor does it link it to homosexuality . ''
The scene in question saw Nessa , played by the sitcom 's co-creator Ruth Jones , and Rob Brydon 's character Bryn take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barry clan headed to their local over Christmas .
Referencing this particular moment , the spokesperson continued : `` Nessa and Bryn were seen singing the original lines and we can assure you there was no intention to offend viewers .
We understand that some people will find it offensive in any context but we also recognise that the song is widely played and enjoyed in its original form . ''
The Gavin and Stacey Christmas special became the most-watched TV comedy for 17 years with a total of 17.1 million viewers tuning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been up to 10 years on .
But this scene prompted disappointment amongst fans and many used social media to vent their thoughts .
`` Well that confirms it .
# GavinandStacey is trash .
# fairytaleofnewyork , '' tweeted one .
Another said : `` Was really hoping they would change the words to Fairytale of New York but no .
Disappointing . ''
`` I love Gavin and Stacey , but including the ‘ f****t ’ line in the Fairytale of New York singalong is careless and a real missed opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @

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Fans waited an entire decade for Gavin and Stacey's big return but it wasn't short of controversey.
The BBC sitcom aired its festive special on Christmas Day and whilst many flooded social media with their joy at its comeback, others were less than impressed with a certain part of its content.
The special episode has not had almost 900 complaints over the use of a 'homophobic slur'.
In one scene the characters were involved in a pub singalong of the Pogues' track Fairytale Of New York but kept it uncensored and kept in the use of the word 'f****t'.
This prompted fierce backlash from viewers but despite the complaints, the BBC has again defended its choice by claiming the word had a different meaning and was not linked to homosexuality.
(Image: BBC)
A spokesperson said in a statement: "The descent of their relationship is reflected in the increasingly abusive and offensive terms they use to address each other; insults which are intended to reflect the language that such characters might have used in that era.
"The origin of the word includes a definition which describes it as a contemptuous and antiquated word for laziness, and the author of the song has cited this inference behind his inclusion of that line.
"While the word ‘f****t’ is now widely acknowledged as having the potential to offend, the song never suggests or implies that this is, or was ever, an appropriate way to address another person, nor does it link it to homosexuality."
The scene in question saw Nessa, played by the sitcom's co-creator Ruth Jones, and Rob Brydon's character Bryn take to the mic and the Essex and Barry clan headed to their local over Christmas.
(Image: BBC)
Referencing this particular moment, the spokesperson continued: "Nessa and Bryn were seen singing the original lines and we can assure you there was no intention to offend viewers. We understand that some people will find it offensive in any context but we also recognise that the song is widely played and enjoyed in its original form."
The Gavin and Stacey Christmas special became the most-watched TV comedy for 17 years with a total of 17.1 million viewers tuning in to see what the families had been up to 10 years on.
But this scene prompted disappointment amongst fans and many used social media to vent their thoughts.
(Image: BBC/GS TV Productions Ltd/Tom Jackson)
"Well that confirms it. #GavinandStacey is trash. #fairytaleofnewyork," tweeted one.
Another said: "Was really hoping they would change the words to Fairytale of New York but no. Disappointing."
"I love Gavin and Stacey, but including the ‘f****t’ line in the Fairytale of New York singalong is careless and a real missed opportunity," commented a third.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Man City player Taylor Harwood-Bellis strongly refutes wage taunt claims

Taylor Harwood-Bellis has strongly refuted the suggestion he taunted an opponent about how much money he makes .
The 17-year-old Manchester City defender was accused by Scunthorpe striker Kevin Van Veen of flaunting his wealth during Wednesday night ’ s EFL Trophy game between the Irons and the Blues ' under-21 team .
Words were exchanged between the players after the 28-year-old Dutchman shoved Harwood-Bellis – who scored his first senior goal in the FA Cup win over Port Vale last weekend – into the hoardings , as he shepherded the ball out of play .
Van Veen claims Harwood-Bellis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how much money he earned .
The teenager has strongly refuted that after being asked about the incident by the club , and City are satisfied with his account .
The two players were niggling at each other throughout the first half , and the referee had to step between them at one point .
Harwood-Bellis strongly denied any mention of money , but the club has refused to give his side of the story as they do not want to fuel the row .
One City fan who witnessed the heated row @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You could see Taylor was angry at being shoved into the stand as he shielded the ball out , and words were exchanged . ''

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Taylor Harwood-Bellis has strongly refuted the suggestion he taunted an opponent about how much money he makes.
The 17-year-old Manchester City defender was accused by Scunthorpe striker Kevin Van Veen of flaunting his wealth during Wednesday night’s EFL Trophy game between the Irons and the Blues' under-21 team.
Words were exchanged between the players after the 28-year-old Dutchman shoved Harwood-Bellis – who scored his first senior goal in the FA Cup win over Port Vale last weekend – into the hoardings, as he shepherded the ball out of play.
Van Veen claims Harwood-Bellis “cashed me up” by mentioning how much money he earned.
The teenager has strongly refuted that after being asked about the incident by the club, and City are satisfied with his account.
The two players were niggling at each other throughout the first half, and the referee had to step between them at one point.
Harwood-Bellis strongly denied any mention of money, but the club has refused to give his side of the story as they do not want to fuel the row.
One City fan who witnessed the heated row between the two players said: "You could see Taylor was angry at being shoved into the stand as he shielded the ball out, and words were exchanged."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Plans to pedestrianise Albert Square and make it bigger could be approved next week

A £13m revamp of Albert Square could be signed off next week - which would see the city centre square enlarged and pedestrianised .
Manchester ’ s planning committee will vote on schemes to overhaul the square in a bid to make it one of the ‘ finest civic spaces in Europe ’ - as well as decide on a separate vision to renovate Manchester town hall .
The council has submitted a series of applications as part of the town hall ’ s six-year renovation - which could be approved in Thursday ’ s planning meeting .
It will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town hall itself - including the creation of new visitor spots , replacing the slate roofs , window repairs and ramp adjustments .
And the plans include restoring Albert Square ’ s cobbles , improving its lighting and removing and replanting trees outside the town hall .
Under the new scheme , all of the roads around the square - apart from Princess Street - would be closed to traffic , so the open space can be extended up to the restaurants and bars that surround the plaza .
Historic England said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create a larger area , better used as a public events space , whilst creating an attractive setting to the listed Town Hall and statues within the square ’ .
Town hall chiefs previously said they wanted to make the area one of the ‘ finest civic spaces in Europe ’ .
The Albert Memorial is in line for full restoration due to its 'dilapidated ' state , while the fountain will also be cleaned up .
Bosses believe the detailed design will also improve safety by removing the need for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more 'subtle ' methods such as bollards to protect a wider area .
Although the plans for the town hall have been welcomed by many , the Albert Square scheme has attracted some opposition .
The Victorian Society said that plans for the square represent a ‘ serious error , ’ one which will ‘ detract from the success of the Our Town Hall project and will have a lasting effect on the qualities of Manchester ’ s most important public space ’ .
They argue that the proposed trees and planting beds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the square - ‘ intrude upon the openness of the square ’ .
However , the association backs the plans for the town hall - which dates back to 1877 .
Preliminary works have already begun on the renovation of the Grade I listed building , including the relocation of staff .
But a separate application going before next week ’ s planning committee also proposes the next phase of the town hall ’ s renovation ; it includes plans for re-slating the roof , repairs to the original windows , new ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete renovation of the coroner ’ s court .
The wide-ranging proposal also includes plans for more disabled toilets , the installation of ‘ lighting totems ’ outside the building and adjustments to ramps leading into the town hall .
Historic England , which described the building as the ‘ embodiment of the city ’ s pride ’ backs the plans , saying : “ The methodical and painstaking evidence gathering and pragmatic design development for the project have been exemplary.
” Officers are recommending that both sets of plans are approved .
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A £13m revamp of Albert Square could be signed off next week - which would see the city centre square enlarged and pedestrianised.
Manchester’s planning committee will vote on schemes to overhaul the square in a bid to make it one of the ‘finest civic spaces in Europe’ - as well as decide on a separate vision to renovate Manchester town hall .
The council has submitted a series of applications as part of the town hall’s six-year renovation - which could be approved in Thursday’s planning meeting.
It will see a suite of modifications to the town hall itself - including the creation of new visitor spots, replacing the slate roofs, window repairs and ramp adjustments.
And the plans include restoring Albert Square’s cobbles, improving its lighting and removing and replanting trees outside the town hall.
Under the new scheme, all of the roads around the square - apart from Princess Street - would be closed to traffic, so the open space can be extended up to the restaurants and bars that surround the plaza.
(Image: Manchester council)
Historic England said that the plan would ‘remodel Albert Square to create a larger area, better used as a public events space, whilst creating an attractive setting to the listed Town Hall and statues within the square’.
Town hall chiefs previously said they wanted to make the area one of the ‘finest civic spaces in Europe’.
The Albert Memorial is in line for full restoration due to its 'dilapidated' state, while the fountain will also be cleaned up.
Bosses believe the detailed design will also improve safety by removing the need for a concrete barrier at the edges, using more 'subtle' methods such as bollards to protect a wider area.
Although the plans for the town hall have been welcomed by many, the Albert Square scheme has attracted some opposition.
(Image: Manchester council)
The Victorian Society said that plans for the square represent a ‘serious error,’ one which will ‘detract from the success of the Our Town Hall project and will have a lasting effect on the qualities of Manchester’s most important public space’.
They argue that the proposed trees and planting beds - proposed for the north side of the square - ‘intrude upon the openness of the square’.
However, the association backs the plans for the town hall - which dates back to 1877.
Preliminary works have already begun on the renovation of the Grade I listed building, including the relocation of staff.
(Image: Manchester Council)
But a separate application going before next week’s planning committee also proposes the next phase of the town hall’s renovation; it includes plans for re-slating the roof, repairs to the original windows, new ‘welcome points’ for visitors and the complete renovation of the coroner’s court.
The wide-ranging proposal also includes plans for more disabled toilets, the installation of ‘lighting totems’ outside the building and adjustments to ramps leading into the town hall.
Historic England, which described the building as the ‘embodiment of the city’s pride’ backs the plans, saying: “The methodical and painstaking evidence gathering and pragmatic design development for the project have been exemplary.”
Officers are recommending that both sets of plans are approved.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Three people in hospital after horror crash in Fallowfield

Three people are in hospital following a horror crash in south Manchester .
A car is understood to have smashed into a tree on Kingsway , in Fallowfield , at around 10.15pm on Thursday night .
Firefighters rescued two people who were left trapped in the vehicle following the collision .
Another two people managed to get out of the car before fire crews arrived .
Paramedics treated all four at the scene , and three of the casualties were taken to hospital .
Read more of today 's top stories here The ambulance service said two men , aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in her late teens , required hospital treatment .
One of the men is described as suffering from serious injuries .
Images shared from the scene show a badly damaged car surrounded by firefighters .
A large number of emergency service vehicles could be seen attending the incident .
An eyewitness said the car could be seen hitting trees then spinning on the carriageway before coming to a stop .
The North West Ambulance Service said in a statement : `` We were called to a collision involving a car .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three ambulances and an operation commander .
`` We treated four patients at the scene , two males in their 20s , and a woman in her later teens .
`` They were taken to hospital .
One of the males has serious injures . ''
A spokesman for the fire service said : `` We were called at 10.15pm last night to Kingsway in Manchester to a road traffic collision involving one car .
`` Two fire engines attended , as well as the Technical Response Unit from Ashton .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vehicles .
Two people who were also in the car self-rescued before we arrived .
`` We extracted two people from the car .
They were taken to hospital , alongside another person .
They were conscious and breathing .
`` We were there for an hour and 10 minutes . ''
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Three people are in hospital following a horror crash in south Manchester.
A car is understood to have smashed into a tree on Kingsway, in Fallowfield, at around 10.15pm on Thursday night.
Firefighters rescued two people who were left trapped in the vehicle following the collision.
Another two people managed to get out of the car before fire crews arrived.
Paramedics treated all four at the scene, and three of the casualties were taken to hospital.
(Image: Saeed Ahmed Khan)
The ambulance service said two men, aged in their 20s, and a woman, in her late teens, required hospital treatment.
One of the men is described as suffering from serious injuries.
Images shared from the scene show a badly damaged car surrounded by firefighters.
A large number of emergency service vehicles could be seen attending the incident.
An eyewitness said the car could be seen hitting trees then spinning on the carriageway before coming to a stop.
The North West Ambulance Service said in a statement: "We were called to a collision involving a car.
"We sent two rapid response vehicles, three ambulances and an operation commander.
"We treated four patients at the scene, two males in their 20s, and a woman in her later teens.
"They were taken to hospital. One of the males has serious injures."
A spokesman for the fire service said: "
We were called at 10.15pm last night to Kingsway in Manchester to a road traffic collision involving one car.
(Image: Saeed Ahmed Khan)
"Two fire engines attended, as well as the Technical Response Unit from Ashton.
"There were two people trapped inside one of the vehicles. Two people who were also in the car self-rescued before we arrived.
"We extracted two people from the car. They were taken to hospital, alongside another person. They were conscious and breathing.
"We were there for an hour and 10 minutes."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--ADVERTORIAL: Make vegan knitwear or a handmade heart at HUGE Creative Craft Show - as it returns to

ADVERTORIAL: Make vegan knitwear or a handmade heart at HUGE Creative Craft Show - as it returns to Manchester

Make sure to have your knitting needles and glitter at the ready as the much loved Creative Craft Show is back .
Hosted at Manchester 's popular EventCity , the three day event promises to be the best yet .
Running from Thursday , January 30 to Saturday , February 1 you can be sure to find every crafting desire under one roof .
Whether you 're an avid knitter , a fan of dressmaking or simply want to learn a new skill , you 've come to the right place .
And we love that there 's a green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Creative Craft Show Head of Features knows how important it is for crafters not to let anything go to waste .
She said : “ Skills such as upcycling enable us to interrupt our throw-away culture by creating new from old , sometimes with a few simple modifications .
`` Likewise , making our own homewares and fashion means we know how something has been produced while being able to enjoy the mindful benefits of creating it ourselves .
`` We ’ d love to see these skills being passed through generations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important.
” Tell me more about the event The Creative Craft Show is the go-to place for all your craft and hobby needs .
Held at EventCity , the largest blank canvas and multi-purpose venue in the North , the show includes stalls as far as the eye can see .
With plenty to buy , see and try you can hear from all the industry experts and get exciting tips and inspiring advice .
From knitting and macramé workshops to an abundance of supplies and every colour of wool you can think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are plenty of new events for this year to try your hand at , from creating chunky knits from vegan materials or making your own handmade heart to raise money for Dementia UK .
What can I try ?
There will be plenty of other things to try including the various Make & Take sessions to create something unique to keep and take home .
If you want to wrap up warm over the cold months then creating your own chunky knit with Paula from Cocoon & me is a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also running a workshop on macramé and uses only vegan materials .
This wo n't be the only sustainable stall as the Healey Dell Craft Centre will be showing you how you can upcycle furniture and give your old pieces a new lease of life .
If you want to craft something and do your bit for charity then Grans on the make 2020 is encouraging everyone to make a handmade heart to raise money for Dementia UK .
You can also learn a new skill at The Creative Craft Show thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Tracey Spurgin 's amazing silver clay jewellery crafting .
What can I buy there ?
With more than 60 stalls there will be more things to buy than you can shake your knitting needles at .
From magic pens at MGR Retail to quality card and paper at Anna Marie Designs you can find all your crafting needs under one roof .
Dots N Stripes will be supplying dressmaking fabrics , sewing patterns and haberdashery to name but a few whilst The Wool Man will be providing the highest quality wool .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't fear as Yum Yum Tree Fudge is on hand to keep the sugar levels up .
There are also plenty of bargains to be had with exclusive deals on the day - and you ca n't go wrong at the Every Crafts a Pound stall .
How much are tickets ?
It wo n't cost you an arm and a leg to enjoy three days of crafting fun .
You can save £2 per ticket by booking in advance before 5pm on Monday , January 27 before the show .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The show runs from 10am - 4.30pm Thursday and Friday and from 10am - 5pm on Saturday .
How can I get there ?
Getting to EventCity could n't be easier .
There are lots of different routes with the X50 or 250 bus service running regularly from Piccadilly Gardens .
The 100 runs every 12 minutes from Manchester Victoria or the 110 every 20 minutes descending at the Trafford Centre .
EventCity will also be running an express shuttle bus from the main Trafford Centre bus stop .
If you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take Junction 9 for the A5081 and follow signs for Barton Dock Road .
SatNav postcode : M17 8AS .
You can find out more about how to get to EventCity here .
Where can I find out more ?
Tickets are on sale now but be quick as they wo n't be around for long .

Make sure to have your knitting needles and glitter at the ready as the much loved Creative Craft Show is back.
Hosted at Manchester's popular EventCity, the three day event promises to be the best yet.
Running from Thursday, January 30 to Saturday, February 1 you can be sure to find every crafting desire under one roof.
Whether you're an avid knitter, a fan of dressmaking or simply want to learn a new skill, you've come to the right place.
And we love that there's a green message behind it too.
Jane Bolsover, Creative Craft Show Head of Features knows how important it is for crafters not to let anything go to waste.
She said: “Skills such as upcycling enable us to interrupt our throw-away culture by creating new from old, sometimes with a few simple modifications.
"Likewise, making our own homewares and fashion means we know how something has been produced while being able to enjoy the mindful benefits of creating it ourselves.
"We’d love to see these skills being passed through generations; it’s never been more important.”
Tell me more about the event
(Image: DanielGravesPhotography.com)
The Creative Craft Show is the go-to place for all your craft and hobby needs.
Held at EventCity, the largest blank canvas and multi-purpose venue in the North, the show includes stalls as far as the eye can see.
With plenty to buy, see and try you can hear from all the industry experts and get exciting tips and inspiring advice.
From knitting and macramé workshops to an abundance of supplies and every colour of wool you can think of, you are spoilt for choice.
There are plenty of new events for this year to try your hand at, from creating chunky knits from vegan materials or making your own handmade heart to raise money for Dementia UK.
What can I try?
(Image: DanielGravesPhotography.com)
There will be plenty of other things to try including the various Make & Take sessions to create something unique to keep and take home.
If you want to wrap up warm over the cold months then creating your own chunky knit with Paula from Cocoon&me is a great place to start.
The talented crafter is also running a workshop on macramé and uses only vegan materials.
This won't be the only sustainable stall as the Healey Dell Craft Centre will be showing you how you can upcycle furniture and give your old pieces a new lease of life.
If you want to craft something and do your bit for charity then Grans on the make 2020 is encouraging everyone to make a handmade heart to raise money for Dementia UK.
You can also learn a new skill at The Creative Craft Show thanks to Tracey Quinn's exciting glass workshop and Tracey Spurgin's amazing silver clay jewellery crafting.
What can I buy there?
(Image: DanielGravesPhotography.com)
With more than 60 stalls there will be more things to buy than you can shake your knitting needles at.
From magic pens at MGR Retail to quality card and paper at Anna Marie Designs you can find all your crafting needs under one roof.
Dots N Stripes will be supplying dressmaking fabrics, sewing patterns and haberdashery to name but a few whilst The Wool Man will be providing the highest quality wool.
If you have a sweet tooth then don't fear as Yum Yum Tree Fudge is on hand to keep the sugar levels up.
There are also plenty of bargains to be had with exclusive deals on the day - and you can't go wrong at the Every Crafts a Pound stall.
How much are tickets?
(Image: DanielGravesPhotography.com)
It won't cost you an arm and a leg to enjoy three days of crafting fun.
1 day pass - £10 Adults, £9 Seniors
2 day pass - £20 Adults, £18 Seniors
3 day pass - £30 Adults, £27 Seniors
You can save £2 per ticket by booking in advance before 5pm on Monday, January 27 before the show.
You can buy your tickets by clicking here .
The show runs from 10am - 4.30pm Thursday and Friday and from 10am - 5pm on Saturday.
How can I get there?
(Image: DanielGravesPhotography.com)
Getting to EventCity couldn't be easier.
There are lots of different routes with the X50 or 250 bus service running regularly from Piccadilly Gardens.
The 100 runs every 12 minutes from Manchester Victoria or the 110 every 20 minutes descending at the Trafford Centre.
EventCity will also be running an express shuttle bus from the main Trafford Centre bus stop.
If you are travelling by car then from the M60 take Junction 9 for the A5081 and follow signs for Barton Dock Road. SatNav postcode: M17 8AS.
You can find out more about how to get to EventCity here .
Where can I find out more?
Tickets are on sale now but be quick as they won't be around for long.
Where: EventCity, Manchester, M41 7TB
Online:www.stitchandhobby.co.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United have two new players

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed both Eric Bailly and Timothy Fosu-Mensah will play for Manchester United U23s this week .
United 's reserve side host Newcastle at Leigh Sports Village on Friday night in their latest fixture in the Premier League 2 Division Two and are set to be boosted by the returning duo .
Neither of the defensive pair have featured for United so far this season having suffered respective serious knee injuries last year .
Fosu-Mensah was injured while on loan at Fulham and Bailly suffered his setback when representing United in pre-season against Tottenham last summer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ season but Solskjaer believes the return of Bailly and Fosu-Mensah will be like two 'new players ' for the club .
“ Eric ( Bailly ) and Tim ( Fosu-Mensah ) are going to play in the reserves , so that will be a positive for them , '' Solskjaer told MUTV .
`` They have been waiting for a long time and training for a while now , so it will be good to see them in the proper kit .
`` That 's what they need , and they need that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mental hurdle going from being injured to training .
`` Then it is a bigger leap when you get into a competitive game , when you 've got to put everything in every tackle .
It will be interesting to see .
`` I 'm sure they are ready , they have been working hard in training , very focused .
So , it is two new players for us . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed both Eric Bailly and Timothy Fosu-Mensah will play for Manchester United U23s this week.
United's reserve side host Newcastle at Leigh Sports Village on Friday night in their latest fixture in the Premier League 2 Division Two and are set to be boosted by the returning duo.
Neither of the defensive pair have featured for United so far this season having suffered respective serious knee injuries last year. Fosu-Mensah was injured while on loan at Fulham and Bailly suffered his setback when representing United in pre-season against Tottenham last summer.
United have struggled with injuries throughout the season but Solskjaer believes the return of Bailly and Fosu-Mensah will be like two 'new players' for the club.
“Eric (Bailly) and Tim (Fosu-Mensah) are going to play in the reserves, so that will be a positive for them," Solskjaer told MUTV.
"They have been waiting for a long time and training for a while now, so it will be good to see them in the proper kit.
"That's what they need, and they need that for their own confidence because it is a mental hurdle going from being injured to training.
"Then it is a bigger leap when you get into a competitive game, when you've got to put everything in every tackle. It will be interesting to see.
"I'm sure they are ready, they have been working hard in training, very focused. So, it is two new players for us."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--The woman whose knees look like Eastenders hard men Phil and Grant Mitchell

A woman from Devon has discovered that her knees look just like Eastenders hardmen Phil and Grant Mitchell .
Holly Fairfax first noticed the resemblance around seven years ago , she told DevonLive .
But it was only recently that she had a unique talent that others may find amusing and entertaining .
The 40-year-old , from Braunton , who has a concierge business , said : `` Years ago , I noticed that my mum had faces in her knees and found it quite funny .
`` I checked my own and realised they looked like two bald babies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This was several years ago and since then I 'd forgotten about it really . ''
However , she showed her knee trick to a friend , who works in digital media , and said they were impressed .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' They were like : 'Oh my God , that 's amazing , ' '' she said .
`` We got chatting about it and I made a couple of funny videos of them [ the knees ] having conversations together - people seemed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lighting in her bedroom where she films the clips is just right .
`` I 've got them out at parties before and it just does n't work .
I look like a right lemon . ''
She added : `` I 'm thinking about launching a YouTube channel for them , but I 'm not sure about the longevity .
`` I think I 'd have to come up with some funny sketches for them or introduce some new chapters perhaps .
But it could be really funny . ''
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A woman from Devon has discovered that her knees look just like Eastenders hardmen Phil and Grant Mitchell.
Holly Fairfax first noticed the resemblance around seven years ago, she told DevonLive.
But it was only recently that she had a unique talent that others may find amusing and entertaining.
The 40-year-old, from Braunton, who has a concierge business, said: "Years ago, I noticed that my mum had faces in her knees and found it quite funny.
"I checked my own and realised they looked like two bald babies - or Phil and Grant Mitchell.
"This was several years ago and since then I'd forgotten about it really."
However, she showed her knee trick to a friend, who works in digital media, and said they were impressed.
(Image: Devon Live/Holly Fairfax)
"They were like: 'Oh my God, that's amazing,'" she said.
"We got chatting about it and I made a couple of funny videos of them [the knees] having conversations together - people seemed to find it funny."
She said the lighting in her bedroom where she films the clips is just right.
(Image: Devon Live/Holly Fairfax)
"I've got them out at parties before and it just doesn't work. I look like a right lemon."
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She added: "I'm thinking about launching a YouTube channel for them, but I'm not sure about the longevity.
"I think I'd have to come up with some funny sketches for them or introduce some new chapters perhaps. But it could be really funny."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--TUI launches kids go free offer for 2020 including school holidays

TUI is offering thousands of 'kids go free ' places on holidays for 2020 .
The popular deal is back and includes dates across the Easter break , May half term , summer holidays and October half term .
The discount is valid for children up to 16 years old with inclusive , half board and self catered options available .
You can apply the discount to a number of holiday destinations including Spain , the Canary Islands , Greece and Portugal , with flights from Manchester Airport .
However , it 's worth nothing if you 're travelling with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free , you 'll have to pay full price for other kids .
But it can make a big difference to your holiday budget as you can save hundreds of pounds on one child 's travel and hotel cost , meaning you can use this as spends when you 're abroad .
To find out more and to book go to www.tui.co.uk/destinations/free-child-places , enter the number of adults , children and their ages and then you can filter to departure airport and destination .
TUI are also currently offering £100 off your booking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you spend £2000 and £2000 when you spend £3000 using the code 'SALE ' during checkout .
This is for departures between May 1 and October 31 and can be found on the website here .
Looking for a place to stay ?
If you 're looking to book your next holiday , then check out the latest deals on Airbnb 's and booking.com using the map below :

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TUI is offering thousands of 'kids go free' places on holidays for 2020.
The popular deal is back and includes dates across the Easter break, May half term, summer holidays and October half term.
The discount is valid for children up to 16 years old with inclusive, half board and self catered options available.
You can apply the discount to a number of holiday destinations including Spain, the Canary Islands, Greece and Portugal, with flights from Manchester Airport.
However, it's worth nothing if you're travelling with multiple children only the first child goes free, you'll have to pay full price for other kids.
But it can make a big difference to your holiday budget as you can save hundreds of pounds on one child's travel and hotel cost, meaning you can use this as spends when you're abroad.
To find out more and to book go to www.tui.co.uk/destinations/free-child-places , enter the number of adults, children and their ages and then you can filter to departure airport and destination.
TUI are also currently offering £100 off your booking when you spend £750, £150 off when you spend £2000 and £2000 when you spend £3000 using the code 'SALE' during checkout.
This is for departures between May 1 and October 31 and can be found on the website here.
Looking for a place to stay?
If you're looking to book your next holiday, then check out the latest deals on Airbnb's and booking.com using the map below:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Manchester United stance on January transfer incomings and outgoings amid Bruno Fernandes speculatio

Manchester United stance on January transfer incomings and outgoings amid Bruno Fernandes speculation

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reiterated Manchester United do not expect many incomings or outgoings with three weeks until the winter transfer window closes .
United are winless in their last three and scored just once in a run that included the chastening League Cup semi-final first leg defeat at home to Manchester City .
United only signed three players in the summer and missed out on two priority targets .
Ashley Young has agreed a contract to join Inter Milan and wants to leave this month but United implied just six weeks ago they had shelved plans to sign a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Williams , 19 , started ahead of Luke Shaw - who was excluded from the squad against City on Tuesday - and Young was preferred over Shaw for the defeat of Tottenham Hotspur last month .
Solskjaer was asked whether he had flown to Portugal to watch Sporting Lisbon forward Bruno Fernandes , who was incessantly linked with United in the summer .
Spurious speculation surrounding Fernandes has restarted this month after United sources said in the summer they were 'irritated ' with reports they were interested in signing the Portugal international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we do go and watch games all the time , '' Solskjaer said .
`` When I 've been and where I 've been is irrelevant .
[ Fernandes ] is another player in a different club I ca n't speak about .
`` We 've still got the same thoughts we had a month ago .
We 've got the players we have , we 're working with the ones we have and if something happens we 'll tell you .
`` Ca n't say yes or no [ if players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't expect many ins and outs , no . ''
United entertain Norwich City on Saturday in their search for a first win of the month .
Solskjaer said the players can not feel sorry for themselves after defeats to Arsenal and a goalless draw with Wolves .
`` You 're disappointed when you lose a game against your local rivals , '' Solskjaer stressed .
`` But which way is there to go ?
Do you feel sorry for yourself or knuckle down and get ready for the next one ?
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the worst traits a footballer can have is feeling sorry for themselves , [ if you are ] you 're not in the right place .
The boys are focused , there 's disappointing feeling , it was the game we did n't want and I 'm sure we 'll get a reaction . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reiterated Manchester United do not expect many incomings or outgoings with three weeks until the winter transfer window closes.
United are winless in their last three and scored just once in a run that included the chastening League Cup semi-final first leg defeat at home to Manchester City. United only signed three players in the summer and missed out on two priority targets.
Ashley Young has agreed a contract to join Inter Milan and wants to leave this month but United implied just six weeks ago they had shelved plans to sign a left-back amid the development of Brandon Williams. Williams, 19, started ahead of Luke Shaw - who was excluded from the squad against City on Tuesday - and Young was preferred over Shaw for the defeat of Tottenham Hotspur last month.
Solskjaer was asked whether he had flown to Portugal to watch Sporting Lisbon forward Bruno Fernandes, who was incessantly linked with United in the summer. Speculation surrounding Fernandes has restarted this month after United sources said in the summer they were 'irritated' with reports they were interested in signing the Portugal international.
"We go back to speculations and we do go and watch games all the time," Solskjaer said. "When I've been and where I've been is irrelevant. [Fernandes] is another player in a different club I can't speak about.
"We've still got the same thoughts we had a month ago. We've got the players we have, we're working with the ones we have and if something happens we'll tell you.
"Can't say yes or no [if players will leave], but I wouldn't expect many ins and outs, no."
United entertain Norwich City on Saturday in their search for a first win of the month. Solskjaer said the players cannot feel sorry for themselves after defeats to Arsenal and a goalless draw with Wolves.
"You're disappointed when you lose a game against your local rivals," Solskjaer stressed. "But which way is there to go? Do you feel sorry for yourself or knuckle down and get ready for the next one?
"If you have players here, one of the worst traits a footballer can have is feeling sorry for themselves, [if you are] you're not in the right place. The boys are focused, there's disappointing feeling, it was the game we didn't want and I'm sure we'll get a reaction."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--GMB host Ben Shephard makes unexpected jibe at Prince Harry’s appearance

Prince Harry is getting a lot of criticism at the moment - and today Ben Shephard added to that in a rather unexpected way .
Following the fall-out from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ’ s revelations that they are planning to step back as senior royals , there has been a lot of debate surrounding their future roles .
This news prompted Madame Tussauds to drop Harry and wife Meghan Markle from their royal display , tweeting : `` We ’ ve got to respect their wishes . ''
On Good Morning Britain , that discussion somehow led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Harry ’ s appearance .
The presenter referenced the waxworks , which were in the ITV studio after being banished from the famous London museum .
Ben said : `` They 're not really sure where to put them , so we gave them a home today.
” As the camera panned around the lifelike models , Ben then drew attention to an anomaly from the real thing .
He said to the camera : `` They are extraordinary are n't they ?
But if you spin round the back - can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Harry .
“ I think they 've been very generous , because Harry , like me , is getting to an age where your hair is getting a little bit more challenging on top .
“ They ’ re very generous at the back .
I could do with them coming in and filling in mine . ''
As his co-host Kate Garraway laughed at his comments , Ben added : `` I ’ m not sure the last time Harry ’ s head looked like that . ''
This comes following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Canada to be back with the couple ’ s son , Archie , while Harry stays in the UK .
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Prince Harry is getting a lot of criticism at the moment - and today Ben Shephard added to that in a rather unexpected way.
Following the fall-out from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s revelations that they are planning to step back as senior royals, there has been a lot of debate surrounding their future roles.
This news prompted Madame Tussauds to drop Harry and wife Meghan Markle from their royal display, tweeting: "We’ve got to respect their wishes."
On Good Morning Britain, that discussion somehow led Ben to make a pretty harsh comment about Harry’s appearance.
The presenter referenced the waxworks, which were in the ITV studio after being banished from the famous London museum.
(Image: ITV)
Ben said: "They're not really sure where to put them, so we gave them a home today.”
As the camera panned around the lifelike models, Ben then drew attention to an anomaly from the real thing.
He said to the camera: "They are extraordinary aren't they? But if you spin round the back - can you go round the back, particularly of Harry.
“I think they've been very generous, because Harry, like me, is getting to an age where your hair is getting a little bit more challenging on top.
(Image: ITV)
“They’re very generous at the back. I could do with them coming in and filling in mine."
As his co-host Kate Garraway laughed at his comments, Ben added: "I’m not sure the last time Harry’s head looked like that."
This comes following reports that Meghan has gone back to Canada to be back with the couple’s son, Archie, while Harry stays in the UK.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--ADVERTORIAL: Looking for affordable marketing ideas? Here are five top ideas from Famoid

If you just started a small business or are planning to start one , marketing it is bound to be among your top concerns .
Rightfully so .
While you might do everything possible to ensure you provide excellent services , getting this information out there is the only way to attract clients and make profit .
The other challenge is to market your business affordably .
How do you do this ?
Here , Famoid lists five great suggestions for you .
A website serves many functions , among them a lead generator , an online brochure , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To set this up , you can hire a website designer from start to finish .
Alternatively , you can single-handedly , and luckily , there are numerous free online tools whose templates you can use to build your site .
Whether you decide to have one custom made or go the DIY way , ensure your site is responsive .
This means that your website should be accessible as is on all available Internet enabled devices .
In addition , ensure to have fresh content and to remain interactive .
Many forward-looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website .
This makes a website a one-stop shop for information , as well as to engage a brand through questions and requests for further product information .
An online presence today is a matter of business survival .
Today , more and more people will look for evidence of an online presence as a way to help determine the legitimacy of a business .
To do this , prospective clients will look through your business ’ s blog and social media accounts .
For this reason , these need to be updated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your site is by having an interactive website .
This can be done through instituting polls , asking for feedback , and even running competitions for your audience to participate in .
The number of likes on your social media is yet another detail would-be customers look at .
Basically , this is a statement that your business has had previous interactions with the public .
If you have just opened your door to the public , a can help you accumulate likes on your social media .
In essence , what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your customer base , and ultimately , increase your revenue .
While digital marketing is essential , do not overlook person-to-person interactions .
Happy customers are always pleased to put in a good word for you and give you leads .
Ensure to follow up on all leads as these always have a high potential for turning into a sale .
You can also look for cost-effective incentives , such as giving discounts or free delivery on each sale made from a referral .
Similarly , request customers to leave positive reviews on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are what new prospects will see when they research your business .
People value referrals highly because they see them as already tried and tested by credible people around them .
Looking for opportunities to be interviewed and participate in industry provide the chance to speak on your industry .
The same goes for blog posts .
In this view , look for bloggers , vloggers , and even mainstream media that focus on businesses and entrepreneurship and request to be brought on as a guest .
Use these platforms to showcase your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the day .
If it ’ s allowable , find out if you can use the opportunity to mention your brand and speak on how your solutions are different from others in the market .
5 .
Keep your eye on the ball The success of any market strategy lies both in implementation and success measurement .
Measure results occasionally and look into new ways of reaching your clients .
In addition to this , make an effort of knowing your audience better , how to reach them , and the most @ @ @ @ @

If you just started a small business or are planning to start one, marketing it is bound to be among your top concerns. Rightfully so.
While you might do everything possible to ensure you provide excellent services, getting this information out there is the only way to attract clients and make profit.
The other challenge is to market your business affordably. How do you do this? Here, Famoid lists five great suggestions for you.
1. Set up a business website
A website serves many functions, among them a lead generator, an online brochure, and an interaction platform, among others.
To set this up, you can hire a website designer from start to finish. Alternatively, you can create your site single-handedly, and luckily, there are numerous free online tools whose templates you can use to build your site.
Whether you decide to have one custom made or go the DIY way, ensure your site is responsive. This means that your website should be accessible as is on all available Internet enabled devices.
In addition, ensure to have fresh content and to remain interactive. Many forward-looking firms today incorporate a chatbox on their website.
This makes a website a one-stop shop for information, as well as to engage a brand through questions and requests for further product information.
2. Have an active online presence
An online presence today is a matter of business survival. Today, more and more people will look for evidence of an online presence as a way to help determine the legitimacy of a business.
To do this, prospective clients will look through your business’s blog and social media accounts. For this reason, these need to be updated regularly.
Another way to add credibility to your site is by having an interactive website. This can be done through instituting polls, asking for feedback, and even running competitions for your audience to participate in.
The number of likes on your social media is yet another detail would-be customers look at. Basically, this is a statement that your business has had previous interactions with the public.
If you have just opened your door to the public, a company like Famoid can help you accumulate likes on your social media.
In essence, what Famoid does is to help you grow your customer base, and ultimately, increase your revenue.
3. Actively ask for referrals
While digital marketing is essential, do not overlook person-to-person interactions.
Happy customers are always pleased to put in a good word for you and give you leads. Ensure to follow up on all leads as these always have a high potential for turning into a sale.
You can also look for cost-effective incentives, such as giving discounts or free delivery on each sale made from a referral.
Similarly, request customers to leave positive reviews on your social pages as well. These are what new prospects will see when they research your business.
People value referrals highly because they see them as already tried and tested by credible people around them.
4. Interviews and speaking engagements
Looking for opportunities to be interviewed and participate in industry speaking engagements provide the chance to speak on your industry. The same goes for blog posts.
In this view, look for bloggers, vloggers, and even mainstream media that focus on businesses and entrepreneurship and request to be brought on as a guest.
Use these platforms to showcase your business as an authority on the topic of the day. If it’s allowable, find out if you can use the opportunity to mention your brand and speak on how your solutions are different from others in the market.
5. Keep your eye on the ball
The success of any market strategy lies both in implementation and success measurement. Measure results occasionally and look into new ways of reaching your clients.
In addition to this, make an effort of knowing your audience better, how to reach them, and the most effective strategies to use.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--ADVERTORIAL: The reason why Hollyoaks couple Luke Jerdy and Daisy Wood-Davis quit smoking for good

They say that a problem shared is a problem halved .
And that appears to be especially true when it comes to dealing with a smoking addiction .
Couples who try to quit smoking together are almost six times more likely to be successful compared to those who attempt it alone .
Hollyoaks stars Luke Jerdy , 30 and Daisy Wood-Davis , 29 , successfully stopped smoking together after deciding they would both be healthier and happier without the cigarettes .
The recently engaged couple met in 2012 , when they were both smokers , but in 2018 they set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all .
Now the Salford-based pair are hoping to inspire others by sharing their story .
It is part of a region-wide campaign , where former smokers from Greater Manchester encourage others to quit smoking for 2020. Who are the Hollyoaks couple ?
The TV stars got engaged in August 2019 after Luke proposed on holiday with Daisy 's family .
Daisy , who played Kim Butterfield on the Channel 4 soap between 2014 and 2018 , highlights their relationship as the most important factor for keeping cigarettes out of their lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious attempt to quit was knowing that we ’ d met the person we were going to spend the rest of our lives with , '' she said .
“ I was tempted to have a cigarette a while ago and Luke said 'if you got a smoking-related illness , I 'd be devastated ' .
`` That was enough to make me never reach for a cigarette again . ''
Luke , who has played Jesse Donovan in Hollyoaks since 2016 , described wanting to ‘ fit in ’ as a reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Being half-Iranian , Luke felt the pressure and struggle to blend in when his family moved house and he enrolled in a predominantly white school .
“ It was always about fitting in for me , '' he explained .
`` I smoked and started drinking , and I did all those things to fit in .
`` Then I went to drama school , where actors would smoke and drink coffee during the break , so I felt like an actor if I had a cig and a coffee . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have also beaten the addiction .
`` I remember being on family holidays and nicking a cigarette off my aunt or mum , '' she said .
“ Now my mum ’ s given up too and I ’ m super proud of her .
She ’ s doing really well and so has my dad .
`` So we are now a non-smoking house and I like to think that I ’ m part of that.
” As they enter a particularly busy year , the couple are enjoying the benefits of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional lives .
Daisy joined the cast of Holby City last year and is currently starring in Beautiful : The Carole King Musical , which plays at Manchester 's Palace Theatre in June .
`` Since quitting I can now do eight shows a week , and my voice has a much higher range '' explains Daisy .
`` It has changed my life.
” Meanwhile Luke is training for this year ’ s London Marathon and credits quitting smoking for improving his fitness .
“ I think I noticed the effects more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot fitter , '' Luke said .
`` Breathing-wise I didn ’ t get out of breath as quickly and my stamina improved massively .
`` After quitting I realised that I could do so much more really than I thought I could .
`` I did a half marathon last year and I ’ m doing the London marathon in 2020 .
`` If I was still smoking I wouldn ’ t be able to do that.
” About the campaign The ex-smoker campaign has been created by the Greater Manchester Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its Making Smoking History programme .
It aims to inspire local people to give up smoking as one of their new year resolutions .
The campaign comes as smoking rates in Greater Manchester are at a record low .
There are now 46,500 fewer smokers in the city region than there were in 2018 .
Andy Burnham , Mayor of Greater Manchester , said : “ While national attention is elsewhere , we continue to drive forward on what matters to people living in Greater Manchester .
`` Supporting people to stop smoking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ambition to make smoking history , and our broader vision for transforming the health , wealth and wellbeing of everyone who lives here.
” Greater Manchester residents can receive advice and support on quitting smoking by visiting .
You can also call the Greater Manchester Stop Smoking Helpline on 0300 123 1044 or speak to a local pharmacy , GP or stop smoking service .

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They say that a problem shared is a problem halved.
And that appears to be especially true when it comes to dealing with a smoking addiction.
Couples who try to quit smoking together are almost six times more likely to be successful compared to those who attempt it alone.
Hollyoaks stars Luke Jerdy, 30 and Daisy Wood-Davis, 29, successfully stopped smoking together after deciding they would both be healthier and happier without the cigarettes.
The recently engaged couple met in 2012, when they were both smokers, but in 2018 they set out to beat the addiction once and for all.
Now the Salford-based pair are hoping to inspire others by sharing their story.
It is part of a region-wide campaign, where former smokers from Greater Manchester encourage others to quit smoking for 2020.
Who are the Hollyoaks couple?
The TV stars got engaged in August 2019 after Luke proposed on holiday with Daisy's family.
Daisy, who played Kim Butterfield on the Channel 4 soap between 2014 and 2018, highlights their relationship as the most important factor for keeping cigarettes out of their lives.
“What helped us make a serious attempt to quit was knowing that we’d met the person we were going to spend the rest of our lives with," she said.
“I was tempted to have a cigarette a while ago and Luke said 'if you got a smoking-related illness, I'd be devastated'.
"That was enough to make me never reach for a cigarette again."
Luke, who has played Jesse Donovan in Hollyoaks since 2016, described wanting to ‘fit in’ as a reason for starting smoking when he was younger.
Being half-Iranian, Luke felt the pressure and struggle to blend in when his family moved house and he enrolled in a predominantly white school.
“It was always about fitting in for me," he explained.
"I smoked and started drinking, and I did all those things to fit in.
"Then I went to drama school, where actors would smoke and drink coffee during the break, so I felt like an actor if I had a cig and a coffee."
Since Daisy has quit smoking her parents have also beaten the addiction.
"I remember being on family holidays and nicking a cigarette off my aunt or mum," she said.
“Now my mum’s given up too and I’m super proud of her. She’s doing really well and so has my dad.
"So we are now a non-smoking house and I like to think that I’m part of that.”
Life after quitting
As they enter a particularly busy year, the couple are enjoying the benefits of quitting smoking in both their personal and professional lives.
Daisy joined the cast of Holby City last year and is currently starring in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which plays at Manchester's Palace Theatre in June.
"Since quitting I can now do eight shows a week, and my voice has a much higher range" explains Daisy.
"It has changed my life.”
Meanwhile Luke is training for this year’s London Marathon and credits quitting smoking for improving his fitness.
“I think I noticed the effects more after stopping. I just felt a lot fitter," Luke said.
"Breathing-wise I didn’t get out of breath as quickly and my stamina improved massively.
"After quitting I realised that I could do so much more really than I thought I could.
"I did a half marathon last year and I’m doing the London marathon in 2020.
"If I was still smoking I wouldn’t be able to do that.”
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About the campaign
The ex-smoker campaign has been created by the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership as part of its Making Smoking History programme.
It aims to inspire local people to give up smoking as one of their new year resolutions.
The campaign comes as smoking rates in Greater Manchester are at a record low.
There are now 46,500 fewer smokers in the city region than there were in 2018.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: “While national attention is elsewhere, we continue to drive forward on what matters to people living in Greater Manchester.
"Supporting people to stop smoking is an important part of both our ambition to make smoking history, and our broader vision for transforming the health, wealth and wellbeing of everyone who lives here.”
Greater Manchester residents can receive advice and support on quitting smoking by visiting YouCanGM.org .
You can also call the Greater Manchester Stop Smoking Helpline on 0300 123 1044 or speak to a local pharmacy, GP or stop smoking service.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Manchester United get Harry Maguire injury boost

Harry Maguire is in contention to make a swift return from a hip injury for Manchester United against Norwich City on Saturday .
Maguire sustained the injury in the FA Cup third round draw with Wolves last week but played on for the entire match .
The 26-year-old underwent a late fitness test ahead of the Tuesday night League Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City but was not passed fit .
United feared Maguire had suffered a tear to his muscle and were prepared to scour the transfer market to sign a centre half on loan , since Axel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have not played over the last month .
However , Maguire could make a swift recovery from his hip injury to return to the United XI .
`` He 's got a chance for tomorrow , it was a minor thing , I do n't know where the reports are coming from , '' Solskjaer said .
`` You might 've mistaken it for Harry Kane , .
He 's got a chance .
He will go through training today and see how he reacts for tomorrow .
`` It 's not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He 's a warrior and he wants to play .
And if there 's a minor problem he 'll put himself up to play and that 's what he did against Wolverhampton .
`` At half-time , he was feeling some discomfort , but was adamant he was going to be fine .
He was close to playing against City , just not fit enough , but got a chance now . ''
Scott McTominay is expected to return after United 's two-week winter break which starts on February 1 .
Timothy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comebacks from long-term knee injuries for the Under-23s against Newcastle United at Leigh Sports Village tonight .
`` Scott 's out for a while , '' Solskjaer reiterated .
`` Eric and Tim are playing tonight in reserves , hopefully they 'll get through that to be available for us again .
`` We wo n't see [ McTominay ] before the winter break , hopefully in February . ''
After the visit of Wolves on February 1 , United do not play again until they travel to Chelsea on February 17 .

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Harry Maguire is in contention to make a swift return from a hip injury for Manchester United against Norwich City on Saturday.
Maguire sustained the injury in the FA Cup third round draw with Wolves last week but played on for the entire match. The 26-year-old underwent a late fitness test ahead of the Tuesday night League Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City but was not passed fit.
United feared Maguire had suffered a tear to his muscle and were prepared to scour the transfer market to sign a centre half on loan, since Axel Tuanzebe, Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo have not played over the last month.
However, Maguire could make a swift recovery from his hip injury to return to the United XI. "He's got a chance for tomorrow, it was a minor thing, I don't know where the reports are coming from," Solskjaer said. "You might've mistaken it for Harry Kane,. He's got a chance. He will go through training today and see how he reacts for tomorrow.
"It's not a surprise [Maguire's nearly back]. He's a warrior and he wants to play. And if there's a minor problem he'll put himself up to play and that's what he did against Wolverhampton.
"At half-time, he was feeling some discomfort, but was adamant he was going to be fine. He was close to playing against City, just not fit enough, but got a chance now."
Scott McTominay is expected to return after United's two-week winter break which starts on February 1. Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Eric Bailly will make their comebacks from long-term knee injuries for the Under-23s against Newcastle United at Leigh Sports Village tonight.
"Scott's out for a while," Solskjaer reiterated. "Eric and Tim are playing tonight in reserves, hopefully they'll get through that to be available for us again.
"We won't see [McTominay] before the winter break, hopefully in February."
After the visit of Wolves on February 1, United do not play again until they travel to Chelsea on February 17.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Man being hunted by police after attempted rape was jailed in 2012 for robbing a taxi driver at knif

Man being hunted by police after attempted rape was jailed in 2012 for robbing a taxi driver at knifepoint

A man wanted by police in connection with the attempted rape of a woman on a canal towpath was previously jailed for robbing a taxi driver at kinifepoint , the Manchester Evening News can reveal .
Stephen David Hastie , 32 , from Middleton , is wanted by detectives after a woman was assaulted along the Rochdale canal on Monday .
The victim , in her 50s , was walking her dog alone by Bluepits Mill in Castleton at around 6.20pm , when she was approached by a man with a knife .
Detectives say the man then attempted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a 'brief struggle ' in which the attacker was stabbed .
The man was initially detained by a group of men walking nearby , but managed to escape and ran off towards the Blue Pits pub .
It is thought he may require 'urgent medical attention . '
The woman suffered minor injuries and is continuing to be supported by officers .
Yesterday police released an image of Stephen Hastie , who they want to speak to in connection with the attack .
In 2012 Hastie , then aged 25 and of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was jailed for five years for robbery and possession of a blade after he held a knife to a taxi driver 's throat during a terrifying robbery .
Bolton Crown Court heard on November 14 , 2011 , Hastie and Luke Sheldon , then 17 , of no fixed address , called for a taxi at a petrol station on Greengate in Middleton and told the driver , Abdul Qureshi , to take them to Parkfield .
Hastie then produced a six-inch knife and held it to Mr Qureshi 's throat , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a knife .
They took more than £50 and a sat-nav before fleeing in the car , but crashed it into two parked cars .
Mr Qureshi was unhurt but was left shaken after Sheldon told him : `` Get out or I will stab you . ''
Read more of today 's top stories here Speaking after Hastie and Sheldon were jailed Det Con Laura Stubbs , of Rochdale CID , said : `` Both are clearly comfortable carrying weapons and threatening innocent people in order to steal what amounts to relatively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only right they have both been imprisoned . ''
Anyone with any information about Hastie ’ s whereabouts is asked to call police on 0161 856 8635 or 101 quoting incident number 2372 of 06/01/2020 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 .

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A man wanted by police in connection with the attempted rape of a woman on a canal towpath was previously jailed for robbing a taxi driver at kinifepoint, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.
Stephen David Hastie, 32, from Middleton, is wanted by detectives after a woman was assaulted along the Rochdale canal on Monday.
The victim, in her 50s, was walking her dog alone by Bluepits Mill in Castleton at around 6.20pm, when she was approached by a man with a knife.
Detectives say the man then attempted to rape her.
They believe the pair had a 'brief struggle' in which the attacker was stabbed.
The man was initially detained by a group of men walking nearby, but managed to escape and ran off towards the Blue Pits pub.
It is thought he may require 'urgent medical attention.'
The woman suffered minor injuries and is continuing to be supported by officers.
Yesterday police released an image of Stephen Hastie, who they want to speak to in connection with the attack.
In 2012 Hastie, then aged 25 and of Millbeck Road, in Langley, Middleton, was jailed for five years for robbery and possession of a blade after he held a knife to a taxi driver's throat during a terrifying robbery.
Bolton Crown Court heard on November 14, 2011, Hastie and Luke Sheldon, then 17, of no fixed address, called for a taxi at a petrol station on Greengate in Middleton and told the driver, Abdul Qureshi, to take them to Parkfield.
Hastie then produced a six-inch knife and held it to Mr Qureshi's throat, whilst Sheldon also showed him he had a knife.
They took more than £50 and a sat-nav before fleeing in the car, but crashed it into two parked cars.
Mr Qureshi was unhurt but was left shaken after Sheldon told him: "Get out or I will stab you."
Speaking after Hastie and Sheldon were jailed Det Con Laura Stubbs, of Rochdale CID, said: "Both are clearly comfortable carrying weapons and threatening innocent people in order to steal what amounts to relatively small amounts of cash and it is only right they have both been imprisoned."
Anyone with any information about Hastie’s whereabouts is asked to call police on 0161 856 8635 or 101 quoting incident number 2372 of 06/01/2020 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Manchester United give fresh Ashley Young update amid Inter Milan transfer interest

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has again expressed his reluctance to let Ashley Young leave Manchester United this month .
Young , 34 , is understood to have agreed terms to join Inter Milan and wants to join the Italian club this month but could have to wait until his United contract expires in the summer .
Young rejected United 's offer of a new one-year deal .
Inter coach Antonio Conte bizarrely tried to sign Young , 34 , when he was Chelsea coach in 2017 but a deadline day move collapsed and Young went onto start 28 Premier League games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintain United 's squad size amid their recent injury issues , since United were without Harry Maguire ( knock ) , Scott McTominay ( knee ) and Paul Pogba ( ankle ) Eric Bailly , Timothy Fosu-Mensah ( both knee ) and Marcos Rojo against Manchester City in midweek .
`` He 's one of our players , '' Solskjaer reiterated .
`` He 's our captain .
There 's loads of speculation and we 've just got to handle it - we 're getting used to that in club - and Ashley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I do n't think that 's going to change .
`` That ( Young 's future ) 's a discussion that me and Ash will have if something comes up , we have n't got too many players fit and ready , so we need the ones we have .
`` Ashley 's been very , very good for this club , he 's been a very good captain this season , so let 's see where we are in June and see where we are in February as well . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ scored just one during that run , which included the chastening 3-1 League Cup semi-final first leg surrender to City on Tuesday .
The club has been pilloried by supporters and the media throughout the week but Solskjaer insists he is not about to adopt a siege mentality tactic .
`` It 's not us against the world , '' Solskjaer said .
`` It 's against Norwich now , so that 's the focus .
We 've got to go game-to-game , improve and get results in the league .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've had FA Cup games , and they will be coming up as well , different competitions .
So now we 're ready and focused to play Norwich . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has again expressed his reluctance to let Ashley Young leave Manchester United this month.
Young, 34, is understood to have agreed terms to join Inter Milan and wants to join the Italian club this month but could have to wait until his United contract expires in the summer. Young rejected United's offer of a new one-year deal.
Inter coach Antonio Conte bizarrely tried to sign Young, 34, when he was Chelsea coach in 2017 but a deadline day move collapsed and Young went onto start 28 Premier League games in 2017-18. Solskjaer is keen to maintain United's squad size amid their recent injury issues, since United were without Harry Maguire (knock), Scott McTominay (knee) and Paul Pogba (ankle) Eric Bailly, Timothy Fosu-Mensah (both knee) and Marcos Rojo against Manchester City in midweek.
"He's one of our players," Solskjaer reiterated. "He's our captain. There's loads of speculation and we've just got to handle it - we're getting used to that in club - and Ashley's been very professional and focused, so I don't think that's going to change.
"That (Young's future)'s a discussion that me and Ash will have if something comes up, we haven't got too many players fit and ready, so we need the ones we have.
"Ashley's been very, very good for this club, he's been a very good captain this season, so let's see where we are in June and see where we are in February as well."
United are winless in three and have scored just one during that run, which included the chastening 3-1 League Cup semi-final first leg surrender to City on Tuesday. The club has been pilloried by supporters and the media throughout the week but Solskjaer insists he is not about to adopt a siege mentality tactic.
"It's not us against the world," Solskjaer said. "It's against Norwich now, so that's the focus. We've got to go game-to-game, improve and get results in the league.
"We've had Carabao Cup games, we've had FA Cup games, and they will be coming up as well, different competitions. So now we're ready and focused to play Norwich."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Meghan Markle leaves UK for Canada as Prince Harry holds crisis talks with family

Meghan Markle has returned to Canada to be reunited with baby Archie - as her husband Prince Harry held crisis talks with the Royal family .
Prince Harry , 35 , remains in the UK where he is reported to have held a four-way phone call with the Queen , his father Prince Charles and brother Prince William , following his bombshell announcement that he wants to step back from Royal duties .
Meghan , 38 , is in Vancouver , where her baby son was staying with a nanny when the couple returned briefly to the UK after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas and the New Year in Canada .
It is believed she will stay in Canada for the foreseeable future .
Harry , however , will remain in the UK as he is hosting the Rugby League World Cup 2021 draw next week .
Crunch talks took place on Thursday in a call between the Queen , in Sandringham , Charles from Scotland and William in London as Harry joined the call from Windsor .
The Queen is said to be `` deeply upset '' by the announcement by the couple that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ splitting their time between North America and the UK .
No other royals were consulted ahead of Wednesday night 's shock announcement .
Harry and Meghan want to be `` financially independent '' in their new lives but still want to support the Queen and draw money from Prince Charles ' Duchy of Cornwall estate .
They indicated that they intend to step back as senior members of the royal family and will divide their time between North America and the UK while `` continuing to honour our duty to the Queen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The decision came after `` many months of reflection and internal discussions '' , they added .
The Queen reportedly only learnt of the announcement when the news broke on TV as Prince Charles and Prince William were given a copy of the statement 10 minutes before the couple released the announcement on Instagram .
Buckingham Palace released a statement which said : `` We understand their desire to take a different approach , but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through . ''
Constitutionally , Harry will remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Former actor Meghan , who is American , lived and worked in Toronto during her time filming the popular US drama Suits .
The couple are preparing to launch a charity , Sussex Royal , which they set up after splitting from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge 's foundation in June 2019 .
It is expected to be global , linked to the US and Africa , with a commitment to female empowerment .
The couple applied to trademark the brand in December on items including books , calendars , clothing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services .
The couple are classified as `` internationally protected people '' , which means the Metropolitan Police must provide armed security .
They intend to retain Frogmore Cottage , the Grade-II listed property in Windsor , that underwent £2.4 million renovations funded by taxpayers so they have a place to call home in the UK .
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Meghan Markle has returned to Canada to be reunited with baby Archie - as her husband Prince Harry held crisis talks with the Royal family.
Prince Harry, 35, remains in the UK where he is reported to have held a four-way phone call with the Queen, his father Prince Charles and brother Prince William, following his bombshell announcement that he wants to step back from Royal duties.
Meghan, 38, is in Vancouver, where her baby son was staying with a nanny when the couple returned briefly to the UK after the couple spent an extended six-week stay over Christmas and the New Year in Canada.
It is believed she will stay in Canada for the foreseeable future.
Harry, however, will remain in the UK as he is hosting the Rugby League World Cup 2021 draw next week.
(Image: PA)
Crunch talks took place on Thursday in a call between the Queen, in Sandringham, Charles from Scotland and William in London as Harry joined the call from Windsor.
The Queen is said to be "deeply upset" by the announcement by the couple that they are stepping back as senior royals and splitting their time between North America and the UK.
No other royals were consulted ahead of Wednesday night's shock announcement.
Harry and Meghan want to be "financially independent" in their new lives but still want to support the Queen and draw money from Prince Charles' Duchy of Cornwall estate.
(Image: Daniel Leal-Olivas /PA Wire)
They indicated that they intend to step back as senior members of the royal family and will divide their time between North America and the UK while "continuing to honour our duty to the Queen, the Commonwealth and our patronages."
The decision came after "many months of reflection and internal discussions", they added.
The Queen reportedly only learnt of the announcement when the news broke on TV as Prince Charles and Prince William were given a copy of the statement 10 minutes before the couple released the announcement on Instagram.
Buckingham Palace released a statement which said: "We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through."
Constitutionally, Harry will remain sixth in line to the throne.
(Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
Former actor Meghan, who is American, lived and worked in Toronto during her time filming the popular US drama Suits.
The couple are preparing to launch a charity, Sussex Royal, which they set up after splitting from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's foundation in June 2019.
It is expected to be global, linked to the US and Africa, with a commitment to female empowerment.
(Image: PA)
The couple applied to trademark the brand in December on items including books, calendars, clothing, charitable fundraising, education and social care services.
The couple are classified as "internationally protected people", which means the Metropolitan Police must provide armed security.
They intend to retain Frogmore Cottage, the Grade-II listed property in Windsor, that underwent £2.4 million renovations funded by taxpayers so they have a place to call home in the UK.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Police called to Wythenshawe Hospital after 'threat by phone'

Police were called to Wythenshawe Hospital after a 'threat by phone ' was made this evening .
GMP confirmed that they attended at the scene at around 10pm on Friday ( January 10 ) .
A police spokesperson said : `` We were called to a threat by phone .
`` There is no threat to the wider community .
`` Officers are there at the moment trying to see if there are any further issues .
We do not believe there to be , though . ''
A number of eyewitnesses say there was a 'large security ' presence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was in the hospital at the time of the incident , said she saw 'police restrain a man ' with a number of security guards and police officers at the scene .
She said the incident 'seemed to have calm down ' later in the evening .
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Police were called to Wythenshawe Hospital after a 'threat by phone' was made this evening.
GMP confirmed that they attended at the scene at around 10pm on Friday (January 10).
A police spokesperson said: "We were called to a threat by phone.
"There is no threat to the wider community.
"Officers are there at the moment trying to see if there are any further issues. We do not believe there to be, though."
A number of eyewitnesses say there was a 'large security' presence outside the hospital.
One person, who was in the hospital at the time of the incident, said she saw 'police restrain a man' with a number of security guards and police officers at the scene.
She said the incident 'seemed to have calm down' later in the evening.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-10--Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Ed Woodward talks amid fan criticism

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he has been forthright during discussions with Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward about the club 's transfer strategy .
United are winless from three games so far in 2020 , have mustered just one goal and were booed during their humbling by Manchester City in the League Cup semi-final first leg at Old Trafford on Tuesday .
The need for squad reinforcements has been glaring since the summer , when United failed to recruit a central midfielder or a goalscorer to replace Ander Herrera and Romelu Lukaku , and Solskjaer has just two fit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City on Saturday .
United endured more embarrassment this week when they offered Ashley Young a new contract after he had agreed terms in principal with Inter Milan .
Some of Solskjaer 's soundbites in press conferences have unintentionally antagonised a section of the United fanbase , with certain sections regularly referring to the Norwegian manager as a 'Glazer puppet ' .
The United manager is adamant he is honest with Woodward in recruitment meetings .
`` Of course I am , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Of course we have got open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re open and honest and we talk .
But I would n't say to you what I say to him , that ’ s none of my concern really .
And it should n't be .
`` I would never say I need this and this player out of the club to you , do I ?
We are building towards something and I ’ m almost getting bored myself talking about this , and the fans will definitely be bored listening to me talk about what we do have as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it does n't change from August or September 1 to now .
It ’ s impossible for that to change .
Ask [ Woodward ] if I am [ forthright ] .
`` I have those conversations with Ed all the time .
And we are looking at how we are going to look in one month ’ s time , five months ’ time , in the longer period .
He knows my feelings and we know our feelings .
I am very happy with these players . ''
Former United captain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed to 'spend the club 's money to protect himself ' in January , which drew a succinct response from Solskjaer at the time that he makes 'every decision that I think is the best for Manchester United ' .
United could feasibly end the month out of both domestic cup competitions and further adrift from the fourth Champions League qualifying place in the Premier League table .
Despite the palpable threat of another trophyless campaign and failure to secure Champions League football , Solskjaer has no intention of putting himself before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three more weeks .
`` I am not going to protect myself , '' he reiterated .
`` I am going to do what is best for the club , what I think and we feel is right for the club and I will never put myself before the club .
`` This is Man United and there is no ' i ' in Manchester ... For me there is no ' i ' in this team and I could never ever do that , that ’ s not me .
I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he has been forthright during discussions with Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward about the club's transfer strategy.
United are winless from three games so far in 2020, have mustered just one goal and were booed during their humbling by Manchester City in the League Cup semi-final first leg at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
The need for squad reinforcements has been glaring since the summer, when United failed to recruit a central midfielder or a goalscorer to replace Ander Herrera and Romelu Lukaku, and Solskjaer has just two fit and senior midfielders to select from against Norwich City on Saturday. United endured more embarrassment this week when they offered Ashley Young a new contract after he had agreed terms in principal with Inter Milan.
Some of Solskjaer's soundbites in press conferences have unintentionally antagonised a section of the United fanbase, with certain sections regularly referring to the Norwegian manager as a 'Glazer puppet'. The United manager is adamant he is honest with Woodward in recruitment meetings.
"Of course I am," Solskjaer said. "Of course we have got open discussions and, of course, we’re open and honest and we talk. But I wouldn't say to you what I say to him, that’s none of my concern really. And it shouldn't be.
"I would never say I need this and this player out of the club to you, do I? We are building towards something and I’m almost getting bored myself talking about this, and the fans will definitely be bored listening to me talk about what we do have as a vision and a plan.
"But it doesn't change from August or September 1 to now. It’s impossible for that to change. Ask [Woodward] if I am [forthright].
"I have those conversations with Ed all the time. And we are looking at how we are going to look in one month’s time, five months’ time, in the longer period. He knows my feelings and we know our feelings. I am very happy with these players."
Former United captain Gary Neville suggested six weeks ago Solskjaer needed to 'spend the club's money to protect himself' in January, which drew a succinct response from Solskjaer at the time that he makes 'every decision that I think is the best for Manchester United'.
United could feasibly end the month out of both domestic cup competitions and further adrift from the fourth Champions League qualifying place in the Premier League table. Despite the palpable threat of another trophyless campaign and failure to secure Champions League football, Solskjaer has no intention of putting himself before the club with the January window open for three more weeks.
"I am not going to protect myself," he reiterated. "I am going to do what is best for the club, what I think and we feel is right for the club and I will never put myself before the club.
"This is Man United and there is no 'i' in Manchester... For me there is no 'i' in this team and I could never ever do that, that’s not me. I am working for Man United, not for me."