themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--CBBC stars Max and Harvey announce their new role at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

CBBC stars Max and Harvey Mills are celebrating their special new role at the Royal Manchester Children ’ s Hospital .
The children 's TV presenters and singing sensations have become patrons of Royal Manchester Children ’ s Hospital Charity .
To mark their new role the 17-year-old twins visited the hospital to film an episode of their CBBC programme FOMO .
They were joined by current and former patients who have supported the charity , which exists to enhance the experience of the 260,000 children cared for by the hospital every year .
The episode they filmed of FOMO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current series and will be aired on Saturday March 28 on CBBC .
At the hospital they met charity mascot Humphrey the bear , who was thrilled to welcome them on board .
As patrons the teens will support charity events and activities throughout the year .
They join other famous names including Cold Feet actor John Thomson , Manchester United legend Phil Neville and his wife Julie , Hits Radio host Gemma Atkinson and Coronation Street stars Antony Cotton , Brooke Vincent , Jennie McAlpine , Kym Marsh , Samia Longchambon and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who were finalists in last year 's Celebrity X Factor , said : “ We are excited and proud to have been asked to be patrons for the Royal Manchester Children ’ s Hospital Charity .
“ We love going to visit them and have been raising money over the last few years for the charity through selling personal video messages for our fans .
`` The staff and kids we visit at the hospital are such an inspiration and we are honoured to become charity patrons.
” After meeting with Humphrey Max @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Children ’ s Hospital to sing songs to some of the children .
At Christmas the brothers donated £3,000 to support the charity ’ s work to improve treatment , research and care for young patients at the hospital .
Their latest visit came after Max and Harvey performed a sold-out show at Manchester Club Academy on Tuesday night .

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CBBC stars Max and Harvey Mills are celebrating their special new role at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
The children's TV presenters and singing sensations have become patrons of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.
To mark their new role the 17-year-old twins visited the hospital to film an episode of their CBBC programme FOMO.
They were joined by current and former patients who have supported the charity, which exists to enhance the experience of the 260,000 children cared for by the hospital every year.
The episode they filmed of FOMO on Wednesday was the last in the current series and will be aired on Saturday March 28 on CBBC.
At the hospital they met charity mascot Humphrey the bear, who was thrilled to welcome them on board.
(Image: Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity)
As patrons the teens will support charity events and activities throughout the year.
They join other famous names including Cold Feet actor John Thomson, Manchester United legend Phil Neville and his wife Julie, Hits Radio host Gemma Atkinson and Coronation Street stars Antony Cotton, Brooke Vincent, Jennie McAlpine, Kym Marsh, Samia Longchambon and Simon Gregson.
Max and Harvey, who were finalists in last year's Celebrity X Factor, said: “We are excited and proud to have been asked to be patrons for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.
“We love going to visit them and have been raising money over the last few years for the charity through selling personal video messages for our fans.
"The staff and kids we visit at the hospital are such an inspiration and we are honoured to become charity patrons.”
After meeting with Humphrey Max and Harvey visited Ward 84 of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to sing songs to some of the children.
At Christmas the brothers donated £3,000 to support the charity’s work to improve treatment, research and care for young patients at the hospital.
Their latest visit came after Max and Harvey performed a sold-out show at Manchester Club Academy on Tuesday night.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Environment Agency issue two flood alerts for Greater Manchester tonight

Two flood alerts have been issued for parts of Greater Manchester as the region prepares for more heavy rain .
A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from 8pm tonight ( Friday ) until 7pm tomorrow ( Saturday ) .
The flood alerts have been issued for the River Irwell around Bolton and the River Mersey around south Manchester .
The first alert , issued for the River Irwell , covers areas like Oldham , Bolton , Rochdale , Haslingden , Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall .
River levels are forecast to rise at around 8pm tonight .
They are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before reducing in the early hours of Saturday morning .
Low lying land and roads around Rivers Beal , Roch and Croal , Limy Water may be flooded .
The second alert covers the area around the River Mersey , including Didsbury , Bramhall , Stockport , Sale , Altrincham and Urmston .
The Environment Agency say they expect river levels to reach the flood alert threshold at 9.30pm tonight .
They are expected to peak at around 2am tomorrow morning ( Saturday ) .
A flood alert means flooding is possible , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The flood alerts follow a period of heavy rainfall this month as Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis battered the UK .
Forecaster Oldham Weather tweeted that there has so far been 161mm of rainfall this month .
The average total rainfall expected in February is 83mm .

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Two flood alerts have been issued for parts of Greater Manchester as the region prepares for more heavy rain.
A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from 8pm tonight (Friday) until 7pm tomorrow (Saturday).
The flood alerts have been issued for the River Irwell around Bolton and the River Mersey around south Manchester.
The first alert, issued for the River Irwell, covers areas like Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall.
River levels are forecast to rise at around 8pm tonight.
(Image: Environment Agency)
They are expected to peak at about 10pm, before reducing in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Low lying land and roads around Rivers Beal, Roch and Croal, Limy Water may be flooded.
The second alert covers the area around the River Mersey, including Didsbury, Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston.
The Environment Agency say they expect river levels to reach the flood alert threshold at 9.30pm tonight.
They are expected to peak at around 2am tomorrow morning (Saturday).
A flood alert means flooding is possible, so residents should be on alert.
The flood alerts follow a period of heavy rainfall this month as Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis battered the UK.
Forecaster Oldham Weather tweeted that there has so far been 161mm of rainfall this month.
The average total rainfall expected in February is 83mm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Manchester United loanee Dean Henderson set 12-game challenge

Manchester United 's on-loan goalkeeper Dean Henderson has been challenged to win a Euro 2020 England spot by performing well in the final 12 games of the season .
That comes direct from his Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder , who has championed Henderson 's international credentials throughout the campaign .
The 22-year-old , on loan from United , has impressed in his second term on loan at Bramall Lane , helping the Blades push for a Champions League qualification place .
And although Jordan Pickford has been Gareth Southgate 's No.1 for some time , Henderson 's performances could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now and the summer tournament , according to Wilder .
`` We all have opinions and most important is Gareth ’ s , but Deano pushing as hard as he can push , '' said the Blades boss .
`` He has been instrumental in our form with big saves and clean sheets and concentration levels .
When we dominated against Bournemouth , he makes a huge save against run of play for us .
`` That is key and huge .
It is a big 12 games for us as a club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dean ’ s aspirations of playing for England in the Euros this summer .
`` And you can imagine , he has [ big aspirations ] . ''
Henderson signed fresh terms with parent club United last summer before sealing a second successive loan to South Yorkshire .
It remains to be seen whether he will return to Old Trafford at the end of this campaign and challenge David de Gea for the No.1 jersey next term .

Manchester United's on-loan goalkeeper Dean Henderson has been challenged to win a Euro 2020 England spot by performing well in the final 12 games of the season.
That comes direct from his Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder, who has championed Henderson's international credentials throughout the campaign.
The 22-year-old, on loan from United, has impressed in his second term on loan at Bramall Lane, helping the Blades push for a Champions League qualification place.
And although Jordan Pickford has been Gareth Southgate's No.1 for some time, Henderson's performances could swap the England boss' decision between now and the summer tournament, according to Wilder.
"We all have opinions and most important is Gareth’s, but Deano pushing as hard as he can push," said the Blades boss.
"He has been instrumental in our form with big saves and clean sheets and concentration levels. When we dominated against Bournemouth, he makes a huge save against run of play for us.
"That is key and huge. It is a big 12 games for us as a club and individually, it is huge for Dean’s aspirations of playing for England in the Euros this summer.
"And you can imagine, he has [big aspirations]."
Henderson signed fresh terms with parent club United last summer before sealing a second successive loan to South Yorkshire.
It remains to be seen whether he will return to Old Trafford at the end of this campaign and challenge David de Gea for the No.1 jersey next term.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Man City predicted XI vs Leicester: Riyad Mahrez in, Aymeric Laporte out

Manchester City travel to Leicester City on Saturday as second meets third in the Premier League .
The Blues moved four points clear of the Foxes following their comfortable 2-0 victory against West Ham on Wednesday evening .
City remain 22 points adrift of Liverpool at the top of the table and one eye will be on their Champions League clash against Real Madrid next week .
With City facing a two-year ban from the competition , the game against the Spanish giants is of even greater importance .
Pep Guardiola 's men have won seven of their last eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their sole defeat coming at the King Power Stadium last season .
Leicester are without a win in three games and will be without both Hamza Choudhury ( suspension ) and Wilfred Ndidi ( knee ) for the clash .
City have Raheem Sterling ( thigh ) and Leroy Sane ( knee ) unavailable .
The defence was rarely troubled against the Hammers but Guardiola is expected to make changes with the Madrid fixture in mind .
Joao Cancelo could make his first league start since the draw against Crystal Palace in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Laporte returned to action against West Ham but the Frenchman is likely to be handed a rest .
Fernandinho started on the bench and could return to the line up to partner Nicolas Otamendi .
Rodri bossed the midfield on Wednesday - completing more passes than the entire West Ham team put together - and should retain his place in the engine room alongside Kevin De Bruyne .
Ilkay Gundogan could replace David Silva as Guardiola rotates his line up .
In attack , the performance of Gabriel Jesus was concerning for City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Brazilian struggled in front of goal and could lose his place to Riyad Mahrez .
Sergio Aguero and Bernardo Silva are likely to complete the attack .

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Manchester City travel to Leicester City on Saturday as second meets third in the Premier League.
The Blues moved four points clear of the Foxes following their comfortable 2-0 victory against West Ham on Wednesday evening.
City remain 22 points adrift of Liverpool at the top of the table and one eye will be on their Champions League clash against Real Madrid next week.
With City facing a two-year ban from the competition, the game against the Spanish giants is of even greater importance.
Pep Guardiola's men have won seven of their last eight fixtures against Leicester in all competitions with their sole defeat coming at the King Power Stadium last season.
Leicester are without a win in three games and will be without both Hamza Choudhury (suspension) and Wilfred Ndidi (knee) for the clash. City have Raheem Sterling (thigh) and Leroy Sane (knee) unavailable.
The defence was rarely troubled against the Hammers but Guardiola is expected to make changes with the Madrid fixture in mind. Joao Cancelo could make his first league start since the draw against Crystal Palace in place of Kyle Walker at right-back.
Aymeric Laporte returned to action against West Ham but the Frenchman is likely to be handed a rest. Fernandinho started on the bench and could return to the line up to partner Nicolas Otamendi.
Rodri bossed the midfield on Wednesday - completing more passes than the entire West Ham team put together - and should retain his place in the engine room alongside Kevin De Bruyne. Ilkay Gundogan could replace David Silva as Guardiola rotates his line up.
In attack, the performance of Gabriel Jesus was concerning for City supporters in the absence of Raheem Sterling. The Brazilian struggled in front of goal and could lose his place to Riyad Mahrez.
Sergio Aguero and Bernardo Silva are likely to complete the attack.
Man City predicted XI vs Leicester: Ederson; Cancelo, Fernandinho, Otamendi, Mendy; Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Bernardo, Aguero.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Lucy Fallon unveils her stunning new look after leaving Coronation Street

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has revealed a new look after leaving the famous cobbles .
Lucy has unveiled longer platinum blonde tresses on her Instagram after saying a tearful goodbye to her character Bethany Platt after five years of playing the teen .
The 24-year-old actress shared some snaps of her new hair with her followers .
`` AND I 'M LONG !
( it 's not all my hair ... but do n't tell anyone ) , '' she announced .
`` Using @ beauty_worksonline tape in extensions in the shade ivory and Scandinavian blonde !
Thank you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love it ! ''
The compliments came flooding in for Lucy 's transformation .
Sair Khan , who plays Corries Alya Nazir , wrote : `` OMG !
It ’ s bloody longer than mine now !
Love !
!
X '' Dazzled by her new look Brooke Vincent , who plays Sophie Webster , said : `` Ermmmmmm hello . ''
And Kate Ford , who plays Tracy Barlow , said : `` Beauty x '' Next week Bethany 's final storyline unfolds following a turbulent time on the famous cobbles .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ start a new life away from Weatherfield after being accused of stealing tragic Sinead Osbourne 's life .
Bethany seeks her new boyfriend Daniel ’ s blessing for taking on a job at the Underworld factory , where his late wife Sinead worked .
But when she arrives for work her new co-worker Sinead 's aunt Beth Sutherland gives her a hard time , and then she 's presented with a dilemma when she 's offered an internship at a magazine in London .
Lucy has bid an emotional farewell to Coronation Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her contract .
She took to Instagram following her last day of filming last month , paying tribute to her 'second family ' the Platts .
She wrote : `` I 'm writing this with mascara all over my face and tears/snot dripping onto my clothes but that 's a wrap ... on what has been the most incredible five years of my life .
`` It 's so crazy to me that five years ago , I had just finished 6th form and had no idea what direction life was going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a million years expected that I would be calling Gail Platt a friend .
But here we are ... '' And I ’ m grateful for every single second of it .
It 's such a cliche , but the Platt family really are a second family to me .
And I will forever be in debt to them .
`` They have taught me everything I know ... who needs a degree and drama school when you have the Platts ?
?
?
?
`` To the cast , crew , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold you all in my heart for the rest of my life . ''
In May last year , announcing her decision to leave , Lucy wrote in a statement on Twitter : `` After the most incredible four years , I have made the extremely difficult decision to leave Coronation Street at the end of my contract in 2020 .
`` It ’ s hard to put into words how much this show means to me .
`` I ’ ve made lifelong friends with some of the most talented and hardworking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve had some terrific and immensely important storylines and I ’ ve laughed with the best people everyday .
`` I ’ m so thankful to Iain ( Corrie boss Iain MacLeod ) and everyone at Coronation Street , I owe everything to them and I will miss them greatly .
`` Thank you so much for your support and love ... ca n't wait to see what 's in store for Bethany this year . ''
She added in a second Twitter post : `` Just to clarify , my decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has nothing to do with ANYONE at Coronation Street .
`` I didn ’ t make it lightly and I am going to miss every single person there .
Excited for my final year at the best place ! ''
During her time on the street Lucy won British Soap Awards for Best Actress and Best Female Dramatic Performance , an Inside Soap Award for Best Actress and a National Television Award for Serial Drama Performance .
Speaking with the Sunday Mirror she previously said that she 'd like to stay in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the footsteps of Doctor Foster and Gentleman Jack star Suranne Jones , who played gobby Karen McDonald in Corrie .
Lucy has tackled some harrowing subjects during her time on Coronation Street , which has seen her teenage character go through a bullying ordeal at school before being ensnared by Nathan Curtis who groomed and raped her while posing as her boyfriend .
Bethany went on to work as a lapdancer and glassed a customer after having a horrifying flashback to Nathan , and she was held captive by the daughter of twisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nathan 's grooming ring .
A bright future for Lucy was predicted after she won the 2017 show All Star Musicals for her rendition of Do n't Cry For Me Argentina from the musical Evita , surprising viewers with her singing talents .

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Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has revealed a new look after leaving the famous cobbles.
Lucy has unveiled longer platinum blonde tresses on her Instagram after saying a tearful goodbye to her character Bethany Platt after five years of playing the teen.
The 24-year-old actress shared some snaps of her new hair with her followers.
"AND I'M LONG! (it's not all my hair... but don't tell anyone)," she announced.
"Using @beauty_worksonline tape in extensions in the shade ivory and Scandinavian blonde! Thank you @jameslearhairdressing for creating this... I love it!"
The compliments came flooding in for Lucy's transformation.
Sair Khan, who plays Corries Alya Nazir, wrote: "OMG! It’s bloody longer than mine now! Love!! X"
Dazzled by her new look Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie Webster, said: "Ermmmmmm hello."
And Kate Ford, who plays Tracy Barlow, said: "Beauty x"
"A real princess x" complimented one of Lucy's followers.
"Stunning," said another.
And another praised: "Hair goals."
(Image: Getty Images)
Next week Bethany's final storyline unfolds following a turbulent time on the famous cobbles.
The budding writer receives an opportunity to start a new life away from Weatherfield after being accused of stealing tragic Sinead Osbourne's life.
Bethany seeks her new boyfriend Daniel’s blessing for taking on a job at the Underworld factory, where his late wife Sinead worked.
But when she arrives for work her new co-worker Sinead's aunt Beth Sutherland gives her a hard time, and then she's presented with a dilemma when she's offered an internship at a magazine in London.
Lucy has bid an emotional farewell to Coronation Street after deciding to leave at the end of her contract.
(Image: Getty Images)
She took to Instagram following her last day of filming last month, paying tribute to her 'second family' the Platts.
She wrote: "I'm writing this with mascara all over my face and tears/snot dripping onto my clothes but that's a wrap... on what has been the most incredible five years of my life.
"It's so crazy to me that five years ago, I had just finished 6th form and had no idea what direction life was going to take me in. I never in a million years expected that I would be calling Gail Platt a friend. But here we are...
"And I’m grateful for every single second of it. It's such a cliche, but the Platt family really are a second family to me. And I will forever be in debt to them.
"They have taught me everything I know... who needs a degree and drama school when you have the Platts????
(Image: ITV)
"To the cast, crew, and everyone in between, I will hold you all in my heart for the rest of my life."
In May last year, announcing her decision to leave, Lucy wrote in a statement on Twitter: "After the most incredible four years, I have made the extremely difficult decision to leave Coronation Street at the end of my contract in 2020.
"It’s hard to put into words how much this show means to me.
"I’ve made lifelong friends with some of the most talented and hardworking people in the industry, I’ve had some terrific and immensely important storylines and I’ve laughed with the best people everyday.
(Image: ITV/Coronation Street)
"I’m so thankful to Iain (Corrie boss Iain MacLeod) and everyone at Coronation Street, I owe everything to them and I will miss them greatly.
"Thank you so much for your support and love... can't wait to see what's in store for Bethany this year."
She added in a second Twitter post: "Just to clarify, my decision to leave was made in August last year and has nothing to do with ANYONE at Coronation Street.
"I didn’t make it lightly and I am going to miss every single person there. Excited for my final year at the best place!"
During her time on the street Lucy won British Soap Awards for Best Actress and Best Female Dramatic Performance, an Inside Soap Award for Best Actress and a National Television Award for Serial Drama Performance.
Speaking with the Sunday Mirror she previously said that she'd like to stay in TV and is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Doctor Foster and Gentleman Jack star Suranne Jones, who played gobby Karen McDonald in Corrie.
Lucy has tackled some harrowing subjects during her time on Coronation Street, which has seen her teenage character go through a bullying ordeal at school before being ensnared by Nathan Curtis who groomed and raped her while posing as her boyfriend.
Bethany went on to work as a lapdancer and glassed a customer after having a horrifying flashback to Nathan, and she was held captive by the daughter of twisted policeman Neil Clifton who was part of Nathan's grooming ring.
A bright future for Lucy was predicted after she won the 2017 show All Star Musicals for her rendition of Don't Cry For Me Argentina from the musical Evita, surprising viewers with her singing talents.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-21--Two Manchester United Premier League fixtures rearranged

Manchester United have had two of their upcoming Premier League fixtures rearranged for live television coverage in the UK .
@ @ @ @ @ latest batch of television matches on Friday afternoon with two United games affected as a @ @ @ @ @ .
United 's home fixture against Bournemouth will still take place on Saturday 11 April @ @ @ @ @ has been moved forward to a 12:30 start .
A week later and Ole Gunnar @ @ @ @ @ to face Aston Villa at Villa Park in another match which has been rescheduled .
@ @ @ @ @ to take place on Saturday 18 April , but will now be on Sunday 19 @ @ @ @ @ BST kick-off time .
Despite the revised times it is worth noting both of these @ @ @ @ @ 's progression in the Europa League and the FA Cup respectively .

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Manchester United have had two of their upcoming Premier League fixtures rearranged for live television coverage in the UK.
The Premier League released their latest batch of television matches on Friday afternoon with two United games affected as a result of the new schedule.
United's home fixture against Bournemouth will still take place on Saturday 11 April, however the kick-off time has been moved forward to a 12:30 start.
A week later and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will travel to face Aston Villa at Villa Park in another match which has been rescheduled. The original fixture was due to take place on Saturday 18 April, but will now be on Sunday 19 April, with a 16:30 BST kick-off time.
Despite the revised times it is worth noting both of these matches are subject to United's progression in the Europa League and the FA Cup respectively.
April fixture schedule
Sat 4 - Brighton (A) 15:00
Sat 11 - Bournemouth (H) 12:30 - subject to Europa League participation
Sun 19 - Aston Villa (A) 16:30 - subject to FA Cup semi-final participation
Sat 25 - Southampton (H) 15:00


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Blue British passports to be issued from next month

Blue British passports will be issued from next month .
The current burgundy design is being replaced in March as a way to mark the UK 's departure from the European Union .
The contract to produce the passports was controversially awarded to French firm Thales , but the documents will continue to be personalised with the holder 's details in the UK .
Home Office officials said the passports will be the 'greenest British passports ever ' .
The carbon footprint will be offset through projects like planting trees .
The floral emblems of England , Northern Ireland , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the back of the passports .
'Personal data ' will be kept secure in the passports through 'innovative technologies embedded in the document ' , according to the Home Office .
The passports will be 'harder to forge ' due to the secure printing and design techniques .
Blue was the colour first used for British passport covers in 1921 .
The colour changed to burgundy in 1988 as a way to standardise passports across the European Union .
People will still be able to use their burgundy passports for travel until they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Leaving the European Union gave us a unique opportunity to restore our national identity and forge a new path in the world .
`` By returning to the iconic blue and gold design , the British passport will once again be entwined with our national identity and I can not wait to travel on one . ''

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Blue British passports will be issued from next month.
The current burgundy design is being replaced in March as a way to mark the UK's departure from the European Union.
The contract to produce the passports was controversially awarded to French firm Thales, but the documents will continue to be personalised with the holder's details in the UK.
Home Office officials said the passports will be the 'greenest British passports ever'.
The carbon footprint will be offset through projects like planting trees.
The floral emblems of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will be embossed on the back of the passports.
'Personal data' will be kept secure in the passports through 'innovative technologies embedded in the document', according to the Home Office.
(Image: Home Office)
The passports will be 'harder to forge' due to the secure printing and design techniques.
Blue was the colour first used for British passport covers in 1921.
The colour changed to burgundy in 1988 as a way to standardise passports across the European Union.
People will still be able to use their burgundy passports for travel until they expire.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "Leaving the European Union gave us a unique opportunity to restore our national identity and forge a new path in the world.
"By returning to the iconic blue and gold design, the British passport will once again be entwined with our national identity and I cannot wait to travel on one."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Thief in stolen car drags owner down the street as they desperately try to cling on...he went onto r

Thief in stolen car drags owner down the street as they desperately try to cling on...he went onto ram a police car in 90mph chase

A driver who stole a car and then used it to ram police during a high speed chase has been jailed .
Ejaz Mussarat refused to stop for officers as they pursued him along busy streets in Bury .
Dramatic footage from the chase shows the stolen Vauxhall weaving its way in and out of cars in Walmersley Road at speeds of up to 90mph .
On Thursday , the 42-year-old from London was sentenced to five years behind bars .
Police gave chase to Mussarat after he had stolen a Vauxhall on August 19 last year .
The vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to the vehicle but ended up being dragged down the street .
The 39-year-old was taken to hospital but suffered only minor injuries .
Mussarat then tried to lose police by racing up Walmersley Road in the direction of Ramsbottom .
But after finding his path blocked by another car , he turned sharply into Central Drive .
Although the road was a cul-de-sac , he got lucky when he found there was a roundabout at the bottom of the street .
He used it to turn back on himself before heading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At one point , the Vauxhall can be seen driving down the wrong side of the road at speeds in excess of 70mph .
Officers said that , at one point , he used the vehicle to reverse ram their patrol .
Eventually , police used tactical contact to disable the car and managed to arrest Mussarat .
He was charged with dangerous driving , driving while disqualified and robbery .
Following his sentencing , GMP 's traffic Twitter account shared pictures of the damage to both vehicles .
They described the sentence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A driver who stole a car and then used it to ram police during a high speed chase has been jailed.
Ejaz Mussarat refused to stop for officers as they pursued him along busy streets in Bury.
Dramatic footage from the chase shows the stolen Vauxhall weaving its way in and out of cars in Walmersley Road at speeds of up to 90mph.
On Thursday, the 42-year-old from London was sentenced to five years behind bars.
Police gave chase to Mussarat after he had stolen a Vauxhall on August 19 last year.
(Image: GMP Traffic)
The vehicle's owner had tried desperately to cling on to the vehicle but ended up being dragged down the street.
The 39-year-old was taken to hospital but suffered only minor injuries.
Mussarat then tried to lose police by racing up Walmersley Road in the direction of Ramsbottom.
But after finding his path blocked by another car, he turned sharply into Central Drive.
(Image: GMP Traffic)
Although the road was a cul-de-sac, he got lucky when he found there was a roundabout at the bottom of the street.
He used it to turn back on himself before heading back down Walmersley Road towards Bury.
At one point, the Vauxhall can be seen driving down the wrong side of the road at speeds in excess of 70mph.
Officers said that, at one point, he used the vehicle to reverse ram their patrol.
(Image: GMP Traffic)
Eventually, police used tactical contact to disable the car and managed to arrest Mussarat.
He was charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and robbery.
Following his sentencing, GMP's traffic Twitter account shared pictures of the damage to both vehicles.
They described the sentence handed out as a 'good result'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--The three players who have helped Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United

Fred , Andreas Pereira and Diogo Dalot have been key to Bruno Fernandes settling in at Manchester United .
The 25-year-old signed from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window and has already made two starts for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side , making an almost instant impact .
The midfielder has impressed against Wolves and Chelsea in the Premier League and made an impact off the bench against Club Brugge on Thursday .
He 's already being tipped to make the difference as United look to push into the Champions League spots and Juan Mata has revealed who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a very good player , we all know that , and a very nice guy also .
We have been in contact a lot .
He speaks Spanish mixed with Portuguese which is not very different .
So he ’ s a good guy and I think he ’ s settling in very well , '' Mata told the United Review .
`` He ’ s found his place in Manchester [ to live ] and also with the help of Fred , Andreas and Diogo [ Dalot ] he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him a lot .
“ Hopefully he can help us in this second part of the season and I ’ m sure he will because he ’ s a quality player . ''
Odion Ighalo , who also joined the club in the January window , could make his first Old Trafford appearance as a United player when Solskjaer 's side welcome Watford on Sunday afternoon and Mata said the 30-year-old has already had an impact on his new teammates .
`` Odion has experience of playing in the Premier League and hopefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from now until the end of the season , and , as the manager said , he ’ s a good character as well and he ’ s got a good personality which has fitted straight into the dressing room . ''
Mata said .
“ The better he does , then the better for us – and I wish him all the best .
”

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Fred, Andreas Pereira and Diogo Dalot have been key to Bruno Fernandes settling in at Manchester United.
The 25-year-old signed from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window and has already made two starts for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, making an almost instant impact.
The midfielder has impressed against Wolves and Chelsea in the Premier League and made an impact off the bench against Club Brugge on Thursday.
He's already being tipped to make the difference as United look to push into the Champions League spots and Juan Mata has revealed who has helped him settle in.
“Bruno is a very good player, we all know that, and a very nice guy also. We have been in contact a lot. He speaks Spanish mixed with Portuguese which is not very different. So he’s a good guy and I think he’s settling in very well," Mata told the United Review.
"He’s found his place in Manchester [to live] and also with the help of Fred, Andreas and Diogo [Dalot] he’s enjoying it. They’ve helped him a lot.
“Hopefully he can help us in this second part of the season and I’m sure he will because he’s a quality player."
Odion Ighalo, who also joined the club in the January window, could make his first Old Trafford appearance as a United player when Solskjaer's side welcome Watford on Sunday afternoon and Mata said the 30-year-old has already had an impact on his new teammates.
"Odion has experience of playing in the Premier League and hopefully he will score many goals for us from now until the end of the season, and, as the manager said, he’s a good character as well and he’s got a good personality which has fitted straight into the dressing room." Mata said.
“The better he does, then the better for us – and I wish him all the best.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Pictures: Manchester United players arrive for training on eve of Watford fixture

Pictures : Manchester United players arrive for training on eve of Watford fixture Manchester United 's players were pictured arriving @ @ @ @ @ training complex on Saturday morning ahead of Sunday 's Premier League meeting with Watford .

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Manchester United's players were pictured arriving at the club's Carrington training complex on Saturday morning ahead of Sunday's Premier League meeting with Watford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--EastEnders hinted that Dennis would die last year - but everyone completely missed it

In true EastEnders style , the show 's 35th anniversary special certainly did n't disappoint .
It 's safe to say we were all expecting fireworks , and we were even forewarned about the pending death of one cast member , but nobody was expecting it to be Sharon 's son Dennis .
Heartbreaking scenes saw the schoolboy tragically lose his life just as Sharon gave birth , meaning he never got to meet his little baby brother .
We wo n't give too much away in case you have n't seen it yet , but what we can tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't quite so out of the blue as you may think .
In fact , according to the Mirror , EastEnders bosses foreshadowed the events of the anniversary special - with one massive clue being dropped last year - and everyone missed it .
Some clever EastEnders viewers had predicted Dennis may die after he left a voicemail to his mum .
Panicking Dennis said : `` Look mum , I ca n't get through to you .
Ian 's locked me on a room on the boat .
I need help , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And now the voice note will come back to haunt Ian , who everyone believes is a hero , as it confirms he was partly responsible for what happened .
There was also a massive clue way back last year when Sharon made a promise to Louise on Dennis ' life .
Harking back to the moment , Sharon told Keanu : `` This is my fault .
I promised Louise on his life . ''
Turning on Keanu , she added : `` I thought this is what love looked like .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d never let you into my life I ’ d still have my son .
I never want to see you again .
Get out . ''
*EastEnders airs on BBC One on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm

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In true EastEnders style, the show's 35th anniversary special certainly didn't disappoint.
It's safe to say we were all expecting fireworks, and we were even forewarned about the pending death of one cast member, but nobody was expecting it to be Sharon's son Dennis.
Heartbreaking scenes saw the schoolboy tragically lose his life just as Sharon gave birth, meaning he never got to meet his little baby brother.
We won't give too much away in case you haven't seen it yet, but what we can tell you is that Dennis' death isn't quite so out of the blue as you may think.
In fact, according to the Mirror, EastEnders bosses foreshadowed the events of the anniversary special - with one massive clue being dropped last year - and everyone missed it.
Some clever EastEnders viewers had predicted Dennis may die after he left a voicemail to his mum.
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Panicking Dennis said: "Look mum, I can't get through to you. Ian's locked me on a room on the boat. I need help, I can't get out."
And now the voice note will come back to haunt Ian, who everyone believes is a hero, as it confirms he was partly responsible for what happened.
There was also a massive clue way back last year when Sharon made a promise to Louise on Dennis' life.
Harking back to the moment, Sharon told Keanu: "This is my fault. I promised Louise on his life."
Turning on Keanu, she added: "I thought this is what love looked like. If you and me had never…if I’d never let you into my life I’d still have my son. I never want to see you again. Get out."
*EastEnders airs on BBC One on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Why reality TV star Vicky Pattison is planning a new career

She burst onto our screens on the raucous reality TV show Geordie Shore , and now Vicky Pattison is starting a new career .
Vicky is training to become a personal trainer in the hope of inspiring other women to love the skin they 're in .
After shooting to fame on MTV 's Geordie Shore in 2011 , Vicky went on to win I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
in 2015 and presented the spin-off show I 'm a Celebrity : Extra Camp in 2016 .
She 's been applauded for her searingly honest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , body confidence and body image and the negative effects of social media on emotional well-being which she shares with her 4.6M followers .
Now Vicky , 32 , is taking her passion for keeping fit , which she credits to helping to boost her mental health , to the next level by qualifying as a personal trainer , and she 's joined on the journey by her boyfriend Ercan Ramadan .
`` I 'm working towards my level two qualification and he 's doing it with me , '' she told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the saying 'healthy body , healthy mind ' , Vicky would ultimately like to provide retreats and bootcamps for other women to pursue their passion for health and fitness .
The TV star has been inspired by some of her own PT ’ s who have been friends and shoulders to cry on as well as role models .
`` Over the years I 've experienced tough times , '' she explained .
`` Certain situations are like waves crashing into you and things can get really overwhelming .
`` For me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cathartic . ''
Vicky has just been announced as the first celebrity ambassador for Perky Pear breast lift and shape tape , founded by Stockport twins Samantha and Charlotte Ryder , as an advocate for body positivity .
She was in Manchester to shoot the ad campaign for the # nostyleofflimits campaign at the New Bailey bar and restaurant Menagerie .
`` I 'm very proud because it 's such a lovely collaboration , and Perky Pear has saved my life before on the red carpet , '' she told us .
Perky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perky Pear is a brand who support women ( literally ) and believe that every woman should feel confident in her skin and Vicky is the perfect person to reflect these values .
`` We love Vicky 's down to earth attitude and realness and it is really fitting in with the Perky Pear brand . ''
Speaking about the high praise she 's received for her refreshing honesty on social media , she said : `` I had a really tough time and I took solace and comfort in being honest on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policing myself and put my life out there , and the support I received inspired me to keep going . ''
The Newcastle native was also recently thrilled to find herself in another important role , as a doting first-time aunt .
Her sister Laura and brother-in-law Danny , who live in Manchester , welcomed their daughter Mavie Grace Adamson last month .
`` It 's her first baby and I 'm a first-time auntie , '' she said .
`` It 's a very strange sensation to love something so much I @ @ @ @ @ @

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She burst onto our screens on the raucous reality TV show Geordie Shore, and now Vicky Pattison is starting a new career.
Vicky is training to become a personal trainer in the hope of inspiring other women to love the skin they're in.
After shooting to fame on MTV's Geordie Shore in 2011, Vicky went on to win I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015 and presented the spin-off show I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp in 2016.
She's been applauded for her searingly honest posts on Instagram, addressing mental health, body confidence and body image and the negative effects of social media on emotional well-being which she shares with her 4.6M followers.
Now Vicky, 32, is taking her passion for keeping fit, which she credits to helping to boost her mental health, to the next level by qualifying as a personal trainer, and she's joined on the journey by her boyfriend Ercan Ramadan.
"I'm working towards my level two qualification and he's doing it with me," she told the Manchester Evening News.
"We'll be a powerhouse couple."
An advocate for the saying 'healthy body, healthy mind', Vicky would ultimately like to provide retreats and bootcamps for other women to pursue their passion for health and fitness.
The TV star has been inspired by some of her own PT’s who have been friends and shoulders to cry on as well as role models.
"Over the years I've experienced tough times," she explained.
"Certain situations are like waves crashing into you and things can get really overwhelming.
"For me, personally, going to the gym is cathartic."
Vicky has just been announced as the first celebrity ambassador for Perky Pear breast lift and shape tape, founded by Stockport twins Samantha and Charlotte Ryder, as an advocate for body positivity.
She was in Manchester to shoot the ad campaign for the #nostyleofflimits campaign at the New Bailey bar and restaurant Menagerie.
"I'm very proud because it's such a lovely collaboration, and Perky Pear has saved my life before on the red carpet," she told us.
Perky Pear said about her role: "Perky Pear is a brand who support women (literally) and believe that every woman should feel confident in her skin and Vicky is the perfect person to reflect these values.
"We love Vicky's down to earth attitude and realness and it is really fitting in with the Perky Pear brand."
Speaking about the high praise she's received for her refreshing honesty on social media, she said: "I had a really tough time and I took solace and comfort in being honest on social media.
"I just stopped policing myself and put my life out there, and the support I received inspired me to keep going."
The Newcastle native was also recently thrilled to find herself in another important role, as a doting first-time aunt.
Her sister Laura and brother-in-law Danny, who live in Manchester, welcomed their daughter Mavie Grace Adamson last month.
"It's her first baby and I'm a first-time auntie," she said.
"It's a very strange sensation to love something so much I just burst into tears."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--How Manchester United's Dean Henderson has matured during Sheffield United loan spell

Dean Henderson can achieve anything he wants in football , including taking the No.1 jersey at Manchester United next season .
That 's the verdict of his Sheffield United teammate and former United player Oliver Norwood , who has spoken exclusively to MEN Sport about Henderson .
Norwood admitted `` politics '' cloud Henderson 's immediate future , with Blades boss Chris Wilder keen on keeping the 22-year-old at Bramall Lane on loan for a third successive season , while he could return to Old Trafford in the summer to challenge David de Gea next term .
But Norwood , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youth teammate of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard at United , waxed lyrical about how Henderson has developed .
“ He ’ s been great .
He ’ s done really well , he ’ s matured , '' Norwood told MEN Sport .
`` I think when I first played with him at the start of last season , he still seemed quite a young player .
`` But you can see in his game now an understanding of what ’ s required to play at the top .
`` He ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s made , leading the way with clean sheets in the Premier League says it all — but you can ’ t take credit away from the lads in front of him , the back five they ’ ve been immense . ''
Norwood said he could n't say for sure where Henderson will play next season , but believes the Whitehaven-born goalkeeper will make a success of his career wherever he ends up .
Henderson signed a new three-year contract last summer at the same time as sealing a return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside Norwood in the 2018/19 campaign — and has suggested he wants a future at Old Trafford .
But asked where he believes Henderson will play next term , Norwood added : “ That ’ s not for me to say , to be honest .
I think there ’ s politics involved in that .
`` I think he 's definitely got the ability to .
If he leaves at the end of the season , we ’ ll wish him well , but we hope he ’ s still here because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Dean has got a big future , you don ’ t need me to say it , I ’ m sure he will go on to be whatever he wants to be , because he is that good .
`` If he keeps working hard , there ’ s no reason why he can ’ t end up at the very top .
”

Dean Henderson can achieve anything he wants in football, including taking the No.1 jersey at Manchester United next season.
That's the verdict of his Sheffield United teammate and former United player Oliver Norwood, who has spoken exclusively to MEN Sport about Henderson.
Norwood admitted "politics" cloud Henderson's immediate future, with Blades boss Chris Wilder keen on keeping the 22-year-old at Bramall Lane on loan for a third successive season, while he could return to Old Trafford in the summer to challenge David de Gea next term.
But Norwood, the 28-year-old midfielder who was a former youth teammate of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard at United, waxed lyrical about how Henderson has developed.
“He’s been great. He’s done really well, he’s matured," Norwood told MEN Sport.
"I think when I first played with him at the start of last season, he still seemed quite a young player.
"But you can see in his game now an understanding of what’s required to play at the top.
"He’s been brilliant. The saves he’s made, leading the way with clean sheets in the Premier League says it all — but you can’t take credit away from the lads in front of him, the back five they’ve been immense."
Norwood said he couldn't say for sure where Henderson will play next season, but believes the Whitehaven-born goalkeeper will make a success of his career wherever he ends up.
Henderson signed a new three-year contract last summer at the same time as sealing a return to South Yorkshire — where he won promotion alongside Norwood in the 2018/19 campaign — and has suggested he wants a future at Old Trafford.
But asked where he believes Henderson will play next term, Norwood added: “That’s not for me to say, to be honest. I think there’s politics involved in that.
"I think he's definitely got the ability to. If he leaves at the end of the season, we’ll wish him well, but we hope he’s still here because he’s a fantastic goalkeeper.
“Dean has got a big future, you don’t need me to say it, I’m sure he will go on to be whatever he wants to be, because he is that good.
"If he keeps working hard, there’s no reason why he can’t end up at the very top.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--The incredible gran continuing her 'fight' against Parkinson's with mammoth task...and why she sees

The incredible gran continuing her 'fight' against Parkinson's with mammoth task...and why she sees herself as 'lucky'

A gran from Stockport who has lived with Parkinson 's for 20 years is taking on a mammoth exercise challenge .
Janice Gibson , a resident at Fernlea care home in Hazel Grove , wants to prove that anything is possible with the disease .
That 's why she is cycling 200 miles on her exercise bike over the next three months .
The 66-year-old , from Cheadle Heath , has faced abuse due to misunderstanding around the progressive nervous system disorder .
`` About 19 years ago I fell on the floor .
A man called me a dirty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
`` It made me feel very depressed .
I went into the local hairdressers and they got me back on my feet .
`` After that I decided I would never feel bad about myself .
That 's their problem .
`` You have a problem with self esteem when you have got this .
People notice you have Parkinson 's .
People are aware of you .
`` My mum had motor neurone disease .
It 's a terrible disease .
I count myself as very lucky . ''
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At first , her symptoms were shaking .
Nowadays she has issues with balancing and freezing - a sudden inability to move .
The former French and English teacher moved into Fernlea home last year after her husband Robert passed away .
She said staff encourage health and wellbeing to help residents strive to be mobile .
She is determined to keep exercising as she believes it helps with her condition .
`` I have to look after myself , I have to keep going .
I am fighting against the Parkinson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I know people with Parkinson 's who have just gone to their beds .
As long as I can keep going , it helps .
`` ( The condition ) has deteriorated and I ca n't stay the same , but I 'm 66 , and I 'm taking each day as it comes . ''
Janice has set herself the challenge to raise money to buy exercise equipment for the home .
They are hoping to but floor cycles , yoga balls and therapeutic equipment .
She is cycling 200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started on January 23 , and will finish on April 24 .
The other residents and staff at the care home have been really supportive , she said .
`` So far it is going well .
It 's fantastic , I enjoy it .
I use music to get myself going . ''

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A gran from Stockport who has lived with Parkinson's for 20 years is taking on a mammoth exercise challenge.
Janice Gibson, a resident at Fernlea care home in Hazel Grove, wants to prove that anything is possible with the disease.
That's why she is cycling 200 miles on her exercise bike over the next three months.
The 66-year-old, from Cheadle Heath, has faced abuse due to misunderstanding around the progressive nervous system disorder.
"About 19 years ago I fell on the floor. A man called me a dirty drunk. He said 'pick yourself up'.
"It made me feel very depressed. I went into the local hairdressers and they got me back on my feet.
"After that I decided I would never feel bad about myself. That's their problem.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"You have a problem with self esteem when you have got this. People notice you have Parkinson's. People are aware of you.
"My mum had motor neurone disease. It's a terrible disease. I count myself as very lucky."
Her Parkinson's has deteriorated over the years.
At first, her symptoms were shaking.
Nowadays she has issues with balancing and freezing - a sudden inability to move.
The former French and English teacher moved into Fernlea home last year after her husband Robert passed away.
She said staff encourage health and wellbeing to help residents strive to be mobile.
She is determined to keep exercising as she believes it helps with her condition.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"I have to look after myself, I have to keep going. I am fighting against the Parkinson's, I have done so well.
"I know people with Parkinson's who have just gone to their beds. As long as I can keep going, it helps.
"(The condition) has deteriorated and I can't stay the same, but I'm 66, and I'm taking each day as it comes."
Janice has set herself the challenge to raise money to buy exercise equipment for the home.
They are hoping to but floor cycles, yoga balls and therapeutic equipment.
She is cycling 200 miles on her exercise bike.
She started on January 23, and will finish on April 24.
The other residents and staff at the care home have been really supportive, she said.
"So far it is going well. It's fantastic, I enjoy it. I use music to get myself going."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--InTheStyle's Caroline Flack t-shirts have now raised a staggering amount of money for charity

Earlier this week , following the tragic passing of Caroline Flack , Manchester-based clothing brand InTheStyle launched its # BeKind t-shirt campaign .
The campaign features a small collection of t-shirts which are printed with the slogan 'In a world where you can be anything , be kind , ' - words which were posted on Instagram by Caroline not long before her death .
The t-shirts are being sold for £10 each , with 100 per cent of profits going to Samaritans - a charity which supports those with mental health issues and suicidal thoughts .
The shirts originally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it 's now been revealed that the total has surpassed £300k .
Posting on Instagram on Wednesday , InTheStyle shared a moving message , which read : `` Dear you , I know you have been having a rough time lately .
Things seem to be falling apart and are n't going your way .
You may feel like a failure .
`` Hang in there .
You 're going to be okay and things are going to work out .
Trust me .
The world is a better place because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved . ''
The message was captioned : `` A little Wednesday message to anybody that might need it ... ❤ For everyone asking about the Be Kind charity t-shirts we will be relaunching a final 50,000 t-shirts at 6pm today !
If you ’ d like to show your support you can purchase one from 6pm and help us continue to raise money for @ samaritanscharity - we are already at over £250,000 . ''
And now it 's been revealed that the total amount of money raised has reached well over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something Caroline is likely to have been very touched by .
Speaking about the sales , a spokesperson for In The Style said : `` In light of recent tragic events and the ongoing mental health battles faced by so many we feel it ’ s so important as a brand to use our platform to raise further awareness to mental health and the impacts surrounding this .
`` You honestly never know what goes on behind closed doors and being kind costs nothing .
`` The sole purpose of these # BeKind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awareness and donations for charity and it ’ s definitely done that .
`` I know everyone is so deeply sad in light of recent events but people coming together in support of this is just so special and this money raised will have such a huge impact for so many people who need it . ''
Samaritans ( 116 123 ) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK , PO Box 9090 , STIRLING , FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch .
For support for people feeling suicidal , if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http : //shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk CALM ( 0800 58 58 58 ) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason , who need to talk or find information and support .
They 're open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
Childline ( 0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK .
Calls are free and the number won ’ t show up on your phone bill .
PAPYRUS ( 0800 068 41 41 ) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal .
Beat Eating Disorders : Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders .
These helplines are free to call from all phones .
Adult Helpline : 0808 801 0677 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Anorexia & Bulimia Care : ABC provide on-going care , emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders , those struggling personally and parents , families and friends .
Helpline : 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/ Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed , have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts .
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Earlier this week, following the tragic passing of Caroline Flack, Manchester-based clothing brand InTheStyle launched its #BeKind t-shirt campaign.
The campaign features a small collection of t-shirts which are printed with the slogan 'In a world where you can be anything, be kind,' - words which were posted on Instagram by Caroline not long before her death.
The t-shirts are being sold for £10 each, with 100 per cent of profits going to Samaritans - a charity which supports those with mental health issues and suicidal thoughts.
The shirts originally raised an astonishing £100k in 24 hours, but it's now been revealed that the total has surpassed £300k.
Posting on Instagram on Wednesday, InTheStyle shared a moving message, which read: "Dear you, I know you have been having a rough time lately. Things seem to be falling apart and aren't going your way. You may feel like a failure.
"Hang in there. You're going to be okay and things are going to work out. Trust me. The world is a better place because of you. You are amazing and loved."
The message was captioned: "A little Wednesday message to anybody that might need it... ❤ For everyone asking about the Be Kind charity t-shirts we will be relaunching a final 50,000 t-shirts at 6pm today! If you’d like to show your support you can purchase one from 6pm and help us continue to raise money for @samaritanscharity - we are already at over £250,000."
And now it's been revealed that the total amount of money raised has reached well over £300,000. An incredible achievement, and something Caroline is likely to have been very touched by.
Speaking about the sales, a spokesperson for In The Style said: "In light of recent tragic events and the ongoing mental health battles faced by so many we feel it’s so important as a brand to use our platform to raise further awareness to mental health and the impacts surrounding this.
"You honestly never know what goes on behind closed doors and being kind costs nothing.
"The sole purpose of these #BeKind tees was to spread love, raise awareness and donations for charity and it’s definitely done that.
"I know everyone is so deeply sad in light of recent events but people coming together in support of this is just so special and this money raised will have such a huge impact for so many people who need it."
What an incredible effort.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Police go on knife sweep in Salford...when they returned to their vans, they found vandals had smash

Police go on knife sweep in Salford...when they returned to their vans, they found vandals had smashed them up

Thugs smashed up three police vans while officers were carrying out a knife-sweep in Salford .
The windscreens were smashed and the tyres were burst by the vandals while the vehicles were left unoccupied on Friday afternoon .
The incident took place on Heath Avenue , near the River Irwell , at about 4pm .
No one was injured and no arrests have been made .
Police are now appealing for information about the incident .
Chief Insp Ben Ewart of GMP ’ s Salford division said : “ Our officers were out helping the community by doing great work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come back and find that their vans had been vandalised .
“ We have recovered the vans but they will have to be sent for repair before they are able to return to the roads as emergency vehicles .
“ This behaviour is completely unacceptable and it will absolutely not be tolerated .
`` Anyone with any information at all should contact police as soon as possible .
“ Despite this incident you will continue to see patrols in and around the area as our officers carry out their positive work within the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked to call police on 101 , quoting incident number 1908 of 21/02/20 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Thugs smashed up three police vans while officers were carrying out a knife-sweep in Salford.
The windscreens were smashed and the tyres were burst by the vandals while the vehicles were left unoccupied on Friday afternoon.
The incident took place on Heath Avenue, near the River Irwell, at about 4pm.
No one was injured and no arrests have been made.
Police are now appealing for information about the incident.
Chief Insp Ben Ewart of GMP’s Salford division said: “Our officers were out helping the community by doing great work removing knives from the streets only to come back and find that their vans had been vandalised.
“We have recovered the vans but they will have to be sent for repair before they are able to return to the roads as emergency vehicles.
“This behaviour is completely unacceptable and it will absolutely not be tolerated.
"Anyone with any information at all should contact police as soon as possible.
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“Despite this incident you will continue to see patrols in and around the area as our officers carry out their positive work within the community.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 1908 of 21/02/20.
Reports can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Bruno Fernandes reveals Cristiano Ronaldo text following Manchester United transfer

Bruno Fernandes has revealed he messaged Cristiano Ronaldo to thank him following his transfer from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United .
The 25-year-old midfielder followed in the footsteps of Ronaldo when he signed for United in January and he has spoken about how the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was key to his move .
`` I did n't speak to [ Ronaldo ] before coming but did after my arrival , '' Fernandes told Sky Sports .
`` I know some people asked Cristiano what he thought of me and what I was like as a player and a person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of me and gave me a good reference , so I sent him a message after to thank him for his kind words .
Pressure always has to be present in our day-to-day and we have to be under pressure to improve every day . ''
Fernandes was linked with numerous other clubs during the January transfer window but the midfielder , who has already made two starts for United , dreamed of playing at Old Trafford and following in the footsteps of his idol .
`` Obviously Manchester United 's interest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a dream that I wanted to make come true .
My dream was to play in the Premier League and I 'm a Cristiano Ronaldo fan and he 's a player I 've always followed , '' Fernandes said .
`` When Cristiano burst on to the scene here in Manchester , he spent a good chunk of his early career here and enjoyed so much success .
`` That 's why it was a dream of mine to play for Manchester United and I 'm very pleased to be here because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I think any player who joins Manchester United wants to win everything ; I want to win every competition that Manchester United compete in .
`` I 'm an ambitious player who wants success and I want to win every game in every competition we 're in . ''

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Bruno Fernandes has revealed he messaged Cristiano Ronaldo to thank him following his transfer from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United.
The 25-year-old midfielder followed in the footsteps of Ronaldo when he signed for United in January and he has spoken about how the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was key to his move.
"I didn't speak to [Ronaldo] before coming but did after my arrival," Fernandes told Sky Sports.
"I know some people asked Cristiano what he thought of me and what I was like as a player and a person.
"I know he spoke highly of me and gave me a good reference, so I sent him a message after to thank him for his kind words. Pressure always has to be present in our day-to-day and we have to be under pressure to improve every day."
Fernandes was linked with numerous other clubs during the January transfer window but the midfielder, who has already made two starts for United, dreamed of playing at Old Trafford and following in the footsteps of his idol.
"Obviously Manchester United's interest in me was a big deal. It was a dream that I wanted to make come true. My dream was to play in the Premier League and I'm a Cristiano Ronaldo fan and he's a player I've always followed," Fernandes said.
"When Cristiano burst on to the scene here in Manchester, he spent a good chunk of his early career here and enjoyed so much success.
"That's why it was a dream of mine to play for Manchester United and I'm very pleased to be here because it's a childhood dream come true.
"I think any player who joins Manchester United wants to win everything; I want to win every competition that Manchester United compete in.
"I'm an ambitious player who wants success and I want to win every game in every competition we're in."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Crazed friends carry out terrifying raids in six-day 'drink and drug rampage'...a huge police search

Crazed friends carry out terrifying raids in six-day 'drink and drug rampage'...a huge police search found them holed up in a Premier Inn

A Salford father carried out horrifying armed raids on petrol stations in a `` drink and drug fuelled rampage '' with a childhood friend that lasted six days .
Daniel Ingham , of Whitefriar Court , Salford , and his accomplice Christopher Lewis , went on the crime spree targeting three 24-hour petrol stations in less than a week .
They brandished an axe and hammer against terrified shopkeepers , grabbing one of their victims around the neck and frog-marching him behind the counter .
And the duo even left a police officer fearing for his life when he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a car they were driving into a ditch .
Derbyshire Live reports how both Ingham , 33 , and Lewis , 32 , of no fixed address , carried out the armed raids on the three petrol stations in rural Matlock and Glossop .
Christopher Jeyes , prosecuting at Derby Crown Court , said the offending all took place over six days in June last year .
He said Ingham and Lewis stole the axe they used in the first robbery from Boyes store in Matlock and `` angrily confronted '' the female @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Two days later they carried out the first robbery at Matlock Green petrol station .
Mr Jeyes said : “ They entered with their identity concealed by hoods and with their faces covered .
“ Mr Ingham approached the counter , pulled out the axe , and said ‘ give me money , give me fags ’ .
“ The lone worker said , later , that he felt extremely frightened at the prospect of what they might have done to him of he had not complied.
” The second robbery happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glossop at 4am .
Mr Jeyes said that , again , only one night worker was in the garage when Ingham , of Whitefriar Court , Salford and Lewis , of no fixed address , entered with their faces and heads covered .
He said : “ Mr Lewis jumps over the counter followed by Mr Ingham , whom has a lump hammer , and there is a struggle before they force the victim to empty the tills and they fill their bag with cash and cigarettes.
” The third robbery took place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garage in Glossop at 5am .
On that occasion , Ingham held the hammer up and threatened to smash the victim with it after Lewis had grabbed him around the neck , put him in a headlock and frog-marched him to the counter where the cash register was emptied .
Mr Jeyes said both men were caught when a search found them to be holed up in a Premier Inn in Hyde , Cheshire , and they were arrested .
Both men pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery .
Anna Chestnutt , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Ingham can offer nothing by way of an excuse for how distressing this was for the victims .
“ He and Mr Lewis are childhood friends who met up and went on a six-day drink and drug-induced frenzy which is entirely his own fault and for which he is deeply ashamed .
“ He knows three shop workers would have been absolutely terrified.
” Sonal Ahya , for Lewis , said her client had “ effectively been homeless since the age of 12 ” .
She said : “ Why did he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an appalling addiction to class A drugs .
“ A relationship had come to an end , he pressed the self-destruct button and went in what he calls himself ‘ a rampage ’ .
” Judge Nirmal Shant QC jailed Ingham for 11 years and 10 months and Lewis for 11 years and three months .
She told the pair : “ You brandished an axe to get compliance from one shopkeeper and brandished a considerable-sized hammer , a fearsome looking weapon , on another and frog-marched him to the till .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frightening episodes for all of them .
“ This may have been a drink and drug-fuelled rampage but there was a considerable element of planning .
”

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A Salford father carried out horrifying armed raids on petrol stations in a "drink and drug fuelled rampage" with a childhood friend that lasted six days.
Daniel Ingham, of Whitefriar Court, Salford, and his accomplice Christopher Lewis, went on the crime spree targeting three 24-hour petrol stations in less than a week.
They brandished an axe and hammer against terrified shopkeepers, grabbing one of their victims around the neck and frog-marching him behind the counter.
And the duo even left a police officer fearing for his life when he was forced to dive out the way of a car they were driving into a ditch.
Derbyshire Live reports how both Ingham, 33, and Lewis, 32, of no fixed address, carried out the armed raids on the three petrol stations in rural Matlock and Glossop.
Christopher Jeyes, prosecuting at Derby Crown Court, said the offending all took place over six days in June last year.
He said Ingham and Lewis stole the axe they used in the first robbery from Boyes store in Matlock and "angrily confronted" the female shop manager who tried to stop them.
Two days later they carried out the first robbery at Matlock Green petrol station.
Mr Jeyes said: “They entered with their identity concealed by hoods and with their faces covered.
“Mr Ingham approached the counter, pulled out the axe, and said ‘give me money, give me fags’.
“The lone worker said, later, that he felt extremely frightened at the prospect of what they might have done to him of he had not complied.”
The second robbery happened two days later at Brookfields Garage near Glossop at 4am.
Mr Jeyes said that, again, only one night worker was in the garage when Ingham, of Whitefriar Court, Salford and Lewis, of no fixed address, entered with their faces and heads covered.
He said: “Mr Lewis jumps over the counter followed by Mr Ingham, whom has a lump hammer, and there is a struggle before they force the victim to empty the tills and they fill their bag with cash and cigarettes.”
The third robbery took place two days after that at an Esso Garage in Glossop at 5am.
On that occasion, Ingham held the hammer up and threatened to smash the victim with it after Lewis had grabbed him around the neck, put him in a headlock and frog-marched him to the counter where the cash register was emptied.
Mr Jeyes said both men were caught when a search found them to be holed up in a Premier Inn in Hyde, Cheshire, and they were arrested.
Both men pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery.
Anna Chestnutt, for father-of-one Ingham, said: “Mr Ingham can offer nothing by way of an excuse for how distressing this was for the victims.
“He and Mr Lewis are childhood friends who met up and went on a six-day drink and drug-induced frenzy which is entirely his own fault and for which he is deeply ashamed.
“He knows three shop workers would have been absolutely terrified.”
Sonal Ahya, for Lewis, said her client had “effectively been homeless since the age of 12”.
She said: “Why did he commit these offences? It’s an appalling addiction to class A drugs.
“A relationship had come to an end, he pressed the self-destruct button and went in what he calls himself ‘a rampage’.”
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Judge Nirmal Shant QC jailed Ingham for 11 years and 10 months and Lewis for 11 years and three months.
She told the pair: “You brandished an axe to get compliance from one shopkeeper and brandished a considerable-sized hammer, a fearsome looking weapon, on another and frog-marched him to the till.
“I have no doubt these were very frightening episodes for all of them.
“This may have been a drink and drug-fuelled rampage but there was a considerable element of planning.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Coronation Street viewers feel 'physically sick' after spotting birthday party detail

Friday night 's Coronation Street saw residents of the cobbles gathered together as they celebrated Oliver Platt 's birthday .
However , it was n't long before things quickly took an awkward turn , and viewers were left feeling 'physically sick ' after noticing something a little bit grim .
As noticed by the ECHO , fans had their stomachs turned when they realised Oliver , who was poorly in the episode , had been coughing and spluttering all over his cake .
Delightful .
The party was in full swing , with little Oliver eventually falling asleep , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he woke up again his parents Steve and Leanne held out an incredible Hulk cake for him to blow his candles out .
Oliver went to blow the candles out but ended up coughing all over it .
It did n't take fans long to comment on the unhygienic action .
Kelsey Moran said : `` Did the kid on # corrie just cough all over the cake ? ''
Teena Massam said : `` Germs all over the cake ( sick emoji ) '' Lucky Penny said : `` Did anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sick all over that birthday cake . ''
Karen M blasted said : `` A child with a cough blowing all over a cake . ''

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Friday night's Coronation Street saw residents of the cobbles gathered together as they celebrated Oliver Platt's birthday.
However, it wasn't long before things quickly took an awkward turn, and viewers were left feeling 'physically sick' after noticing something a little bit grim.
As noticed by the ECHO, fans had their stomachs turned when they realised Oliver, who was poorly in the episode, had been coughing and spluttering all over his cake. Delightful.
The party was in full swing, with little Oliver eventually falling asleep, after it all got too much.
But when he woke up again his parents Steve and Leanne held out an incredible Hulk cake for him to blow his candles out.
Oliver went to blow the candles out but ended up coughing all over it.
It didn't take fans long to comment on the unhygienic action.
Kelsey Moran said: "Did the kid on #corrie just cough all over the cake?"
Teena Massam said: "Germs all over the cake (sick emoji)"
Lucky Penny said: "Did anyone else think Oliver was about to be sick all over that birthday cake."
Karen M blasted said: "A child with a cough blowing all over a cake."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--The Manchester tower block residents who can't sell their flats, can't sleep and feel trapped - beca

The Manchester tower block residents who can't sell their flats, can't sleep and feel trapped - because of Grenfell and cladding

Tower block residents face massive hikes in service charges , living in fear of a fire , and damaged mental health , according to a new survey .
The report was carried out by the Greater Manchester High-Rise Task Force which was set up by the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham following the fire at Grenfell Tower .
It provides clear evidence of the impact of the financial worries that home owners in buildings with fire safety deficiencies across the region face .
Seven out of ten residents living in high rise buildings said they are worried about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increasing levels of anxiety , difficulty sleeping and feel trapped .
The strain of their situation impacts on their personal lives and relationships .
Residents reported significant stress about the bills they face to make their homes safe , with some receiving demands of up to £30,000 in addition to large increases in service charges .
As reported in the Manchester Evening News , 78 apartment blocks in Greater Manchester are still not meeting safety standards almost three years on from Grenfell .
In November fears increased after fire tore through The Cube @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understood that at least 30 of the 78 buildings are covered in the same style of aluminium composite material ( ACM ) cladding as Grenfell Tower .
After hearing the growing concerns of high rise residents in Greater Manchester , regional Mayor , Andy Burnham , and Mr Dennett are taking the issue to Parliament before the government sets its 2020/21 Budget on March 11th .
On Tuesday , February 25 , they will join residents outside Westminster to lobby for more funding to tackle the issue .
*Seven in 10 residents living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are worried about a fire *More than half of owner occupiers say they are suffering from increased service charge costs – one reports an increase from £90 to £400 a month *Residents feel that fire safety risks in their homes and the associated financial costs are seriously impacting their mental health and wellbeing *Homeowners report few improvement to their buildings – just 12 % say cladding has been removed or replaced since Grenfell More than half of owner occupiers say they are suffering from increased service charge costs – one owner occupier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £90 to £480 per month to cover cladding replacement – an increase of 433 % .
Service charges vary by property and some leaseholders are being asked to pay to fund fire safety improvements on their buildings while others are having to collectively pay for a ‘ waking watch ’ , which involves their corridors being patrolled overnight by watch officers .
Many leaseholders are unable to sell because lenders are unwilling to offer mortgages on new buyers without obtaining a building ’ s fire safety certificate .
Residents say that fire safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their mental health .
One owner occupier commented : “ We have now been told that our property is worth zero which has had a very damaging effect on our relationship and [ my ] mental health.
” Anastasia , a leaseholder living in Albion Works , said : “ The situation for most high-rise residents is really dire .
`` In my building we currently have a waking watch in place and have been given no indication of how much this is going to cost us .
`` We can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are essentially considered worthless and this is causing us all a lot of stress and worry.
” One resident completing the survey said their life had effectively frozen in time : “ I have been trying to sell my apartment for the past 15 months .
Two buyers have backed out of the sale as there was no cladding report .
I ’ m still finding it hard to sell my apartment and move on.
” Salford 's City Mayor Paul Dennett , said : “ As Chair of the High-Rise Task @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear evidence base for the issues we have repeatedly raised about the ongoing struggles that residents are still burdened with over two and a half years after the terrible fire at Grenfell Tower .
`` It encapsulates the scope of the concerns residents are dealing with many are unable to sell , insure or re-mortgage their homes and are faced with bankrupting bills just to make their homes safe from fire .
“ This is a regulatory crisis on an industrial scale , the Government must own their rhetoric and prevent leaseholders continuing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their own .
Which is why we are holding a lobby of Parliament on the 25 February .
”

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Tower block residents face massive hikes in service charges, living in fear of a fire, and damaged mental health, according to a new survey.
The report was carried out by the Greater Manchester High-Rise Task Force which was set up by the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham following the fire at Grenfell Tower.
It provides clear evidence of the impact of the financial worries that home owners in buildings with fire safety deficiencies across the region face.
Seven out of ten residents living in high rise buildings said they are worried about a fire in their building.
They endure increasing levels of anxiety, difficulty sleeping and feel trapped. The strain of their situation impacts on their personal lives and relationships.
Residents reported significant stress about the bills they face to make their homes safe, with some receiving demands of up to £30,000 in addition to large increases in service charges.
As reported in the Manchester Evening News, 78 apartment blocks in Greater Manchester are still not meeting safety standards almost three years on from Grenfell.
In November fears increased after fire tore through The Cube apartment block in Bolton.
(Image: PA)
It's understood that at least 30 of the 78 buildings are covered in the same style of aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding as Grenfell Tower.
After hearing the growing concerns of high rise residents in Greater Manchester, regional Mayor, Andy Burnham, and Mr Dennett are taking the issue to Parliament before the government sets its 2020/21 Budget on March 11th.
On Tuesday, February 25, they will join residents outside Westminster to lobby for more funding to tackle the issue.
The survey found:
*Seven in 10 residents living in high-rise buildings in the city-region say they are worried about a fire
*More than half of owner occupiers say they are suffering from increased service charge costs – one reports an increase from £90 to £400 a month
*Residents feel that fire safety risks in their homes and the associated financial costs are seriously impacting their mental health and wellbeing
*Homeowners report few improvement to their buildings – just 12% say cladding has been removed or replaced since Grenfell
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
More than half of owner occupiers say they are suffering from increased service charge costs – one owner occupier reveals their service charge had increased from £90 to £480 per month to cover cladding replacement – an increase of 433%.
Service charges vary by property and some leaseholders are being asked to pay to fund fire safety improvements on their buildings while others are having to collectively pay for a ‘waking watch’, which involves their corridors being patrolled overnight by watch officers.
Many leaseholders are unable to sell because lenders are unwilling to offer mortgages on new buyers without obtaining a building’s fire safety certificate.
Residents say that fire safety risks and the financial costs are impacting on their mental health.
(Image: PA)
One owner occupier commented: “We have now been told that our property is worth zero which has had a very damaging effect on our relationship and [my] mental health.”
Anastasia, a leaseholder living in Albion Works, said: “The situation for most high-rise residents is really dire.
"In my building we currently have a waking watch in place and have been given no indication of how much this is going to cost us.
"We can’t sell or remortgage our homes because they are essentially considered worthless and this is causing us all a lot of stress and worry.”
One resident completing the survey said their life had effectively frozen in time: “I have been trying to sell my apartment for the past 15 months. Two buyers have backed out of the sale as there was no cladding report. I’m still finding it hard to sell my apartment and move on.”
Salford's City Mayor Paul Dennett, said: “As Chair of the High-Rise Task Force I believe this survey provides a clear evidence base for the issues we have repeatedly raised about the ongoing struggles that residents are still burdened with over two and a half years after the terrible fire at Grenfell Tower.
"It encapsulates the scope of the concerns residents are dealing with many are unable to sell, insure or re-mortgage their homes and are faced with bankrupting bills just to make their homes safe from fire.
“This is a regulatory crisis on an industrial scale, the Government must own their rhetoric and prevent leaseholders continuing to pay the price through no fault of their own. Which is why we are holding a lobby of Parliament on the 25 February.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Tributes to 'kind, warm and funny' mum-of-four killed when car hit hotel wall

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved woman who died after her car smashed into the wall of a hotel .
Celia Lynch was driving a Vauxhall Crossland X on Thursday when it smashed into the wall of the Swan Hotel in Bacup .
The incident took place on Market Street , close to the junction with Rockliffe Road , at around 8.50am , LancsLive reports .
The 41-year-old 's family have paid tribute to her .
In a statement , they said : “ Celia was a loving wife , sister , grandmother and mother to four wonderful children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warm and funny personality and always had time for others .
“ All her family are devastated by this tragic loss and will miss her greatly.
” The road was closed for three hours while accident investigators from Lancashire Police attended the scene .
Officers are now appealing for information .
They are particularly keen to trace any witnesses who may have seen the collision , or seen a red 2019 registered Vauxhall Crossland being driven in the Bacup area in recent days .
Sgt Steve Hardman , of Lancashire Police 's Tactical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with Celia ’ s family and friends at this sad and very difficult time .
“ We are appealing for witnesses and would urge anyone who has seen what happened and yet to speak to police to come forward .
“ We want to understand the exact circumstances around the collision and if you have any information please come forward.
” Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 , or email 2385 @ lancashire.pnn.police.uk , quoting log 0288 of February 20 .

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Tributes have been paid to a much-loved woman who died after her car smashed into the wall of a hotel.
Celia Lynch was driving a Vauxhall Crossland X on Thursday when it smashed into the wall of the Swan Hotel in Bacup.
The incident took place on Market Street, close to the junction with Rockliffe Road, at around 8.50am, LancsLive reports.
The 41-year-old's family have paid tribute to her.
In a statement, they said: “Celia was a loving wife, sister, grandmother and mother to four wonderful children.
“She had a kind, warm and funny personality and always had time for others.
(Image: Lancashire Constabulary)
“All her family are devastated by this tragic loss and will miss her greatly.”
The road was closed for three hours while accident investigators from Lancashire Police attended the scene.
Officers are now appealing for information.
They are particularly keen to trace any witnesses who may have seen the collision, or seen a red 2019 registered Vauxhall Crossland being driven in the Bacup area in recent days.
Sgt Steve Hardman, of Lancashire Police's Tactical Operations, said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with Celia’s family and friends at this sad and very difficult time.
“We are appealing for witnesses and would urge anyone who has seen what happened and yet to speak to police to come forward.
“We want to understand the exact circumstances around the collision and if you have any information please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or email 2385@lancashire.pnn.police.uk, quoting log 0288 of February 20.