themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-04--Melanie Sykes looks 'scorching hot' as she celebrates turning 50 in latex

Melanie Sykes has wowed fans by posing for a magazine shoot to mark her 50th birthday in latex .
The former Boddingtons girl shimmied in a skintight black bodysuit with fishnet stockings and towering heels .
The TV and radio presenter from Mossley shared a video of herself from the photo shoot for The Frank Magazine , which was founded by Melanie for women over 40 .
`` New shoot coming soon in @ thefrank_mag to celebrate my 50th next month , '' she told her followers on Instagram .
And fans agreed that the mother-of-two looked stunning .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' commented another .
Model Melanie shot to fame as the face of the Boddingtons adverts in the 90s when it was then known as the 'Cream of Manchester . '
She famously popped her head out of an ice cream van in one of the ads with a pint of bitter instead of a cone to say “ do you want a flake in that love ?
” She was also known for asking Tarquil `` are your trollies o n't right way round ? ''
In May Melanie , who came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Get Me Out Of Here !
in 2014 , celebrated three years of being sober , branding alcohol 'toxic bull**** . '
The yoga-loving mum shared a photo of herself looking radiant with some inspiring words : `` I gave up alcohol completely 3 years ago today whoop whoop and today also marks the two year anniversary of my life changing holiday to India with @ adamskionline ( how amazing was that trip babes ? )
`` Anyway blah di blah I ’ m doing a little dance and you can ’ t @ @ @ @

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Melanie Sykes has wowed fans by posing for a magazine shoot to mark her 50th birthday in latex.
The former Boddingtons girl shimmied in a skintight black bodysuit with fishnet stockings and towering heels.
The TV and radio presenter from Mossley shared a video of herself from the photo shoot for The Frank Magazine, which was founded by Melanie for women over 40.
"New shoot coming soon in @thefrank_mag to celebrate my 50th next month," she told her followers on Instagram.
And fans agreed that the mother-of-two looked stunning.
"Wow lady!!!!" said one.
"Oh my, wow, stunning," commented another.
"Scorching Hot," praised another.
Other fans replied with flame emojis.
Model Melanie shot to fame as the face of the Boddingtons adverts in the 90s when it was then known as the 'Cream of Manchester.'
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She famously popped her head out of an ice cream van in one of the ads with a pint of bitter instead of a cone to say “do you want a flake in that love?”
She was also known for asking Tarquil "are your trollies on't right way round?"
In May Melanie, who came third on I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2014, celebrated three years of being sober, branding alcohol 'toxic bull****.'
The yoga-loving mum shared a photo of herself looking radiant with some inspiring words: "I gave up alcohol completely 3 years ago today whoop whoop and today also marks the two year anniversary of my life changing holiday to India with @adamskionline (how amazing was that trip babes?)
"Anyway blah di blah I’m doing a little dance and you can’t stop me!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Road outside pub cordoned off by police after man found injured

Part of a road outisde a pub was taped off by police after a man was injured .
Police said @ @ @ @ @ on Ashton Old Road in Openshaw , Tameside .
Pictures from the scene show that @ @ @ @ @ outside the Lord Raglan Pub , Officers also blocked off part of the road with @ @ @ @ @ up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here @ @ @ @ @ as investigations into the incident continued .
The man was treated by the North West @ @ @ @ @ not clear how the man came to be injured , and it 's thought his @ @ @ @ @ A GMP spokesperson said : `` At around 8.10pm on Saturday 4 July 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ on Ashton Old Road , Openshaw . ''
The incident came as pubs were allowed @ @ @ @ @ time yesterday since the lockdown was imposed in March .

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Part of a road outisde a pub was taped off by police after a man was injured.
Police said they found the injured man on Ashton Old Road in Openshaw, Tameside.
Pictures from the scene show that police taped off an area outside the Lord Raglan Pub.
Officers also blocked off part of the road with a police car.
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Crime scene officers also attended as investigations into the incident continued.
The man was treated by the North West Ambulance Service.
It is not clear how the man came to be injured, and but his injuries aren't thought to be serious.
A GMP spokesperson said: "At around 8.10pm on Saturday 4 July 2020, police found an injured man on Ashton Old Road, Openshaw."
The incident came as pubs were allowed to open for the first time yesterday since the lockdown was imposed in March.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Police and firefighters called to horror crash where car ended up on its roof

A car ended up on its roof following a crash in Tameside .
Officers attended the incident , on Greenside @ @ @ @ @ before midnight on Saturday ( July 4 ) .
Pictures from the scene show a @ @ @ @ @ on the pavement .
The car is also thought to have hit a lamp post @ @ @ @ @ at the scene following the collision .
People in the car are understood to have @ @ @ @ @ said they do not believe their injuries to be serious .
It 's not clear @ @ @ @ @ .
The M.E.N .
has approached the North West Ambulance Service for comment .
Greenside @ @ @ @ @ junctions with Shakespeare Road to Ash Tree Avenue while investigations into the crash continued .
@ @ @ @ @ `` At around 11.40pm on Saturday 4 July 2020 , police were called to reports @ @ @ @ @ Lane , Droylsden .

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A car ended up on its roof following a crash in Tameside.
Officers attended the incident, on Greenside Lane in Droylsden, just before midnight on Saturday (July 4).
Pictures from the scene show a Seat car on its roof on the pavement.
The car is also thought to have hit a lamp post.
Firefighters were also present at the scene following the collision.
People in the car are understood to have been hurt, but police said they do not believe their injuries to be serious.
It's not clear if any arrests were made.
The M.E.N. has approached the North West Ambulance Service for comment.
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Greenside Lane was closed at its junctions with Shakespeare Road to Ash Tree Avenue while investigations into the crash continued.
A GMP spokesperson said: "At around 11.40pm on Saturday 4 July 2020, police were called to reports of a collision on Greenside Lane, Droylsden.
"Officers attended."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Row as health secretary claims Greater Manchester isn't missing any Covid data

Matt Hancock has been accused of incompetence after he claimed Greater Manchester now has access to all the Covid data it needs - instead suggesting local health officials simply need more help from his own experts in interpreting it .
The health secretary this morning said missing data requested by public health chiefs here has already been provided by government , but Andy Burnham and councils insist that is not the case .
Speaking on the Andrew Marr show , Mr Hancock was asked about concerns raised by mayor and former health secretary Mr Burnham in the Daily Mirror that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ground where positive tests are being recorded - is still not being handed over .
“ I checked and Manchester has had access to that data , ” he responded .
“ And if Andy wants support and help in interpreting it then we can give him some more experts.
” In response Mr Burnham said he 'appreciated the offer of help ' , but reiterated that public health departments are not receiving the information they need from government .
`` Give us everything you have got on Greater Manchester , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Manchester council 's health chief Bev Craig hit back too , accusing Mr Hancock of incompetency and adding : `` We are n't too thick to understand it thanks , you just need to hand it over . ''
The row centres on continued concerns over data from so-called 'pillar two ' tests , those carried out by the private sector here on behalf of the government .
After repeatedly demanding it since the start of May , councils did start to receive partial postcode level data at the end of last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested at drive-through and mobile facilities live .
One town hall insider said they were sent what was effectively a ‘ big excel spreadsheet ’ on Friday lunchtime , although the password for it didn ’ t come through until the evening .
But that data has a lag of several days , doesn ’ t include the ethnicity of most people who are testing positive and provides no occupational information at all .
That means councils can not track where those people might be spreading the virus at work and can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities , where Covid is known to have a greater health impact .
One insider suggested that data is often not being collected from people at the point the tests are carried out .
Meanwhile public health directors still do not know which individuals have tested positive , because the government is not providing access to patient-level data .
Neither are they receiving the data they need from the national contact tracing service , which is also screening people and telling those with positive results to self-isolate .
Put together , that means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fully track the movement of the virus .
Responding to the health secretary 's comments regarding data , Manchester ’ s executive member for health , Councillor Bev Craig , tweeted : “ We aren ’ t too thick to understand it thanks , you just need to hand it over .
`` Not sure you want to pick this fight Mr Hancock when as of Friday we still didn ’ t have postcode data .
Complete incompetence.
” Local government has been fighting to access so-called ‘ pillar two ’ data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the results of tests carried out in commercially-run testing centres were not being shared with public health directors .
The row has been thrown into sharp relief over the past week due to the government ’ s imposition of a local lockdown on Leicester .
That decision was taken after it emerged that the number of people testing positive through private facilities in the city was rocketing , although government was not initially sharing that information with Leicester ’ s public health department , which is tasked with monitoring and containing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s local authorities believe that if they have access to that detailed information held by central government , they can take action to prevent a Leicester-style lockdown happening .
One source told the M.E.N .
that without it , councils everywhere could be 'sleepwalking into a mess ' .
A couple of weeks ago the government did start telling councils how many people in total in their area had tested positive under 'pillar two ' .
That showed Greater Manchester 's numbers were six times higher than they would have otherwise known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at that point local public health officials still knew nothing about where exactly those people were , meaning they were unable to tell if there was a problem in a particular part of their borough .
In the wake of Leicester 's lockdown , at the end of last week some further data on positive cases started to come through to local authorities , but there is a lag on the figures and they still only show the first half of the person 's postcode .
It provides no further information about who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they work , while one insider said only around 10pc of ethnicity data was coming through .
As a result local public health departments still do not have the same picture of the virus ’ s spread as central government , despite being tasked with monitoring the situation on the ground and targeting infection control measures .
It is understood Public Health England is passing detailed 'pillar two ' data back to central government daily , meaning the real-time data does exist .
Responding to Mr Hancock ’ s comments , Andy Burnham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the health secretary on Marr this morning and I appreciate his offer of help .
`` However , it is not experts we need to understand the data in Greater Manchester - we are lucky to have some of the best public health experts in the country .
`` What we need is the real-time , patient-identifiable data that the government receives rather than the limited , anonymised data we are currently getting .
`` We also need reliable data from the national contact tracing system .
`` One expert told me this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was like local detectives being asked to solve crimes without being given the names of any of the victims or suspects .
`` So my appeal to the health secretary is a simple one : give us everything you have got on Greater Manchester .
`` Then we will be able to form a strong partnership between national and local government in beating this virus on the ground .
”

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Matt Hancock has been accused of incompetence after he claimed Greater Manchester now has access to all the Covid data it needs - instead suggesting local health officials simply need more help from his own experts in interpreting it.
The health secretary this morning said missing data requested by public health chiefs here has already been provided by government, but Andy Burnham and councils insist that is not the case.
Speaking on the Andrew Marr show, Mr Hancock was asked about concerns raised by mayor and former health secretary Mr Burnham in the Daily Mirror that specific real-time information - showing officials on the ground where positive tests are being recorded - is still not being handed over.
“I checked and Manchester has had access to that data,” he responded.
“And if Andy wants support and help in interpreting it then we can give him some more experts.”
In response Mr Burnham said he 'appreciated the offer of help', but reiterated that public health departments are not receiving the information they need from government.
"Give us everything you have got on Greater Manchester," he told the health secretary in response.
Manchester council's health chief Bev Craig hit back too, accusing Mr Hancock of incompetency and adding: "We aren't too thick to understand it thanks, you just need to hand it over."
The row centres on continued concerns over data from so-called 'pillar two' tests, those carried out by the private sector here on behalf of the government.
After repeatedly demanding it since the start of May, councils did start to receive partial postcode level data at the end of last week - showing roughly where people being tested at drive-through and mobile facilities live.
One town hall insider said they were sent what was effectively a ‘big excel spreadsheet’ on Friday lunchtime, although the password for it didn’t come through until the evening.
(Image: M.E.N.)
But that data has a lag of several days, doesn’t include the ethnicity of most people who are testing positive and provides no occupational information at all.
That means councils cannot track where those people might be spreading the virus at work and cannot monitor any increased risks to ethnic minority communities, where Covid is known to have a greater health impact.
One insider suggested that data is often not being collected from people at the point the tests are carried out.
Meanwhile public health directors still do not know which individuals have tested positive, because the government is not providing access to patient-level data. Neither are they receiving the data they need from the national contact tracing service, which is also screening people and telling those with positive results to self-isolate.
Put together, that means local public health departments are still unable to fully track the movement of the virus.
Responding to the health secretary's comments regarding data, Manchester’s executive member for health, Councillor Bev Craig, tweeted: “We aren’t too thick to understand it thanks, you just need to hand it over.
"Not sure you want to pick this fight Mr Hancock when as of Friday we still didn’t have postcode data. Complete incompetence.”
(Image: PA)
Local government has been fighting to access so-called ‘pillar two’ data since early May, when it emerged that the results of tests carried out in commercially-run testing centres were not being shared with public health directors.
The row has been thrown into sharp relief over the past week due to the government’s imposition of a local lockdown on Leicester.
That decision was taken after it emerged that the number of people testing positive through private facilities in the city was rocketing, although government was not initially sharing that information with Leicester’s public health department, which is tasked with monitoring and containing the situation on the ground.
Greater Manchester’s local authorities believe that if they have access to that detailed information held by central government, they can take action to prevent a Leicester-style lockdown happening.
(Image: Getty Images)
One source told the M.E.N. that without it, councils everywhere could be 'sleepwalking into a mess'.
A couple of weeks ago the government did start telling councils how many people in total in their area had tested positive under 'pillar two'. That showed Greater Manchester's numbers were six times higher than they would have otherwise known from their own testing system.
But at that point local public health officials still knew nothing about where exactly those people were, meaning they were unable to tell if there was a problem in a particular part of their borough.
In the wake of Leicester's lockdown, at the end of last week some further data on positive cases started to come through to local authorities, but there is a lag on the figures and they still only show the first half of the person's postcode.
It provides no further information about who the people testing positive are or where they work, while one insider said only around 10pc of ethnicity data was coming through.
As a result local public health departments still do not have the same picture of the virus’s spread as central government, despite being tasked with monitoring the situation on the ground and targeting infection control measures.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It is understood Public Health England is passing detailed 'pillar two' data back to central government daily, meaning the real-time data does exist.
Responding to Mr Hancock’s comments, Andy Burnham said: “I listened carefully to the health secretary on Marr this morning and I appreciate his offer of help.
"However, it is not experts we need to understand the data in Greater Manchester - we are lucky to have some of the best public health experts in the country.
"What we need is the real-time, patient-identifiable data that the government receives rather than the limited, anonymised data we are currently getting.
"We also need reliable data from the national contact tracing system.
"One expert told me this week that the lack of patient-specific data was like local detectives being asked to solve crimes without being given the names of any of the victims or suspects.
"So my appeal to the health secretary is a simple one: give us everything you have got on Greater Manchester.
"Then we will be able to form a strong partnership between national and local government in beating this virus on the ground.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--The places around the world that had to go back into lockdown

The lockdown easing measures may have been greeted with jubilation as restrictions were eased in England 's bars , restaurants and hairdressers , but the government has warned they can be reversed if cases spike .
And a number of places globally have had to reintroduce lockdown measures as a result of an increase in the number of coronavirus cases .
These are some of the countries across the world which have had to reintroduce restrictions in regions due to a spike in COVID-19 cases .
The United States , which has been worst hit by coronavirus cases , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring back lockdown restrictions in several states after the reopening of bars and restaurants when the virus was still spreading .
The US has the world 's highest number of coronavirus deaths and infections with more than 43,000 new cases in 24 hours on Saturday , according to figures from Johns Hopkins University .
Officials in Florida , Texas and California tightened restrictions as a result of the increase last week , closing bars and limiting restaurants ' indoor seating in Texas .
Celebrations for Independence Day on July 4 were postponed due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Spain , a whole region in Catalonia approximately 100 miles west of Barcelona has had to return to lockdown after a rise in cases was detected .
Road blocks were set up on Saturday at El Segria and the ancient city of Lleida , after a surge in cases .
Although no one can leave or enter , people are allowed to leave their homes .
More than 60 new cases of coronavirus were announced on Friday across 30-plus affected municipalities , where more than 200,000 people live .
The total number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 4,000 , according to the Ministry of Health .
Late last month , German authorities in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia reimposed lockdown restrictions after a spike in cases .
More than 500,000 people were affected by the lockdown .
The increase in cases was linked to a meat packing plant where more than 1,500 staff tested positive .
State premier Armin Laschet said the `` preventative measures '' in the Gutersloh district would end on June 30 .
Neighbouring Warendorf district also saw restrictions return in order to protect the population @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Melbourne had to bring back lockdown measures after a number of cases were linked to security guards at a hotel where people were self-isolating , who admitted having sex with a number of guests .
Suspected sufferers of coronavirus were isolated at a five-star hotel at the peak of the pandemic but it emerged that the guards took some solo guests shopping and there have been 31 cases linked to the hotel .
As a result of the new infections , residents are forced to stay indoors or face hefty fines as grocery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buying peak of the coronavirus pandemic .
The state of Victoria recorded 77 new cases of the virus on Wednesday - its biggest total since March 31 , bringing the total number of new cases since Monday to 289 .
In mid-June , China cancelled hundreds of flights from its capital Beijing amid fears of a new outbreak as a local lockdown was introduced there .
Communist Party officials described the situation as `` extremely grave '' and `` truly rang alarm bells . ''
It came after the capital , which had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks , saw 137 new infections over a four-day period .
Most of the cases were linked to a wholesale food market .

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The lockdown easing measures may have been greeted with jubilation as restrictions were eased in England's bars, restaurants and hairdressers, but the government has warned they can be reversed if cases spike.
And a number of places globally have had to reintroduce lockdown measures as a result of an increase in the number of coronavirus cases.
These are some of the countries across the world which have had to reintroduce restrictions in regions due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.
USA
The United States, which has been worst hit by coronavirus cases, has had to put on the brakes and bring back lockdown restrictions in several states after the reopening of bars and restaurants when the virus was still spreading.
The US has the world's highest number of coronavirus deaths and infections with more than 43,000 new cases in 24 hours on Saturday, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
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Officials in Florida, Texas and California tightened restrictions as a result of the increase last week, closing bars and limiting restaurants' indoor seating in Texas.
Celebrations for Independence Day on July 4 were postponed due to the spread of new cases.
Spain
(Image: AP)
In Spain, a whole region in Catalonia approximately 100 miles west of Barcelona has had to return to lockdown after a rise in cases was detected.
Road blocks were set up on Saturday at El Segria and the ancient city of Lleida, after a surge in cases. Although no one can leave or enter, people are allowed to leave their homes.
More than 60 new cases of coronavirus were announced on Friday across 30-plus affected municipalities, where more than 200,000 people live.
The total number of cases in the region is just over 4,000, according to the Ministry of Health.
Germany
(Image: AP)
Late last month, German authorities in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia reimposed lockdown restrictions after a spike in cases. More than 500,000 people were affected by the lockdown.
The increase in cases was linked to a meat packing plant where more than 1,500 staff tested positive.
State premier Armin Laschet said the "preventative measures" in the Gutersloh district would end on June 30.
Neighbouring Warendorf district also saw restrictions return in order to protect the population.
Australia
In Australia, the city of Melbourne had to bring back lockdown measures after a number of cases were linked to security guards at a hotel where people were self-isolating, who admitted having sex with a number of guests.
Suspected sufferers of coronavirus were isolated at a five-star hotel at the peak of the pandemic but it emerged that the guards took some solo guests shopping and there have been 31 cases linked to the hotel.
As a result of the new infections, residents are forced to stay indoors or face hefty fines as grocery stores bring in measures to prevent panic buying peak of the coronavirus pandemic.
The state of Victoria recorded 77 new cases of the virus on Wednesday - its biggest total since March 31, bringing the total number of new cases since Monday to 289.
China
(Image: AP)
In mid-June, China cancelled hundreds of flights from its capital Beijing amid fears of a new outbreak as a local lockdown was introduced there.
Communist Party officials described the situation as "extremely grave" and "truly rang alarm bells."
It came after the capital, which had recorded no new cases of coronavirus for weeks, saw 137 new infections over a four-day period. Most of the cases were linked to a wholesale food market.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--How lockdown has made a difficult situation even more intense for young carers

Lockdown has made an already difficult situation even more intense for one young woman from Bury .
For 19-year-old Courtney , no two days are the the same .
She has been looking after her mum and nan at home full-time since she was 16 .
They all live at home with Courtney ’ s younger brother .
Courtney ’ s mum struggles with her mental health and her nan has mobility issues and is often bed-bound .
The teenager gives them round-the-clock support .
Every day Courtney does the cleaning , washing , cooking and shopping and collects her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made things even more difficult .
She said : “ Collecting medication has become a lot harder .
My nan is shielding , so that has brought a lot of challenges itself , I am constantly worrying about going out in case I bring something home as this could be fatal to my nan .
“ Although I ’ m taking all the protective measures in place , a lot of others aren ’ t which is worrying .
“ So now restrictions are being reduced it means more people are out and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to get medication and shopping , this is causing a lot more worry.
” Courtney isn ’ t able to go out and do things she would otherwise do – like going to university and attending carers ’ coffee mornings .
She said : “ This has impacted on my mental health because now I ’ m home all of the time and this means caring has become more intense , there is no break .
“ As any carer would I am putting the needs of my mum and nan before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t provide that care .
Who would ?
“ I don ’ t feel like a young person sometimes .
I couldn ’ t go away from home for uni , I had to stay at home , so I feel like I ’ m not getting the young person experience .
“ I can ’ t go out with my friends as much as I ’ d like , or do stuff that kids do sometimes .
But my friends support me when they can.
” Courtney feels like she was pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early .
She said : “ Councils aren ’ t great at supporting young carers , there is no young carers ’ support .
I felt pushed into adult services early and councils can be alienating for young people .
“ I go to carers ’ groups and I ’ m always the youngest person in the room .
I can ’ t relate to them and they can ’ t relate to me.
” Courtney ’ s experiences have pushed her to study health and social care at university and she ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industry .
She wants others who might be struggling to reach out .
She said : “ I want to help make the changes .
I ’ m a caring person , I like caring for people and I like helping .
My experiences have driven me to make that choice .
“ I want other young people to know that there is support out there , they ’ re not on their own and it ’ s important to ask for help.
” Young carers can get direct support from a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ charity Gaddum , theatre company LUNG and Salford ’ s Lowry Theatre have created the Who Cares campaign , which supports Courtney and others like her .
The Who Cares campaign was lobbying central Government for more support for young carers before lockdown began and during lockdown it wrote to Health Secretary Matt Hancock demanding he didn ’ t forget about child carers .
According to campaign figures , there are an estimated 700,000 child carers in the UK providing full-time care to an adult relative , or two children in every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 70pc of these are hidden and aren ’ t known to services yet .
Many are in complete isolation , particularly at the moment .
Matt Woodhead , Who Cares Campaign manager , said : “ A society is judged by how it looks after its most in need , especially in difficult times .
Young carers save the government £32 billion a year in the unpaid caring they do .
“ We hope raising awareness now can help raise awareness to ensure young carers receive the support they need and deserve.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We support hundreds of carers across Bury , all of whom do a magnificent job caring for our most vulnerable people , often in difficult circumstances .
We are sorry to hear of any individuals who feel they have not had the support they need.
” The authority commissioned a new provider , n-compass , on June 1 after consulting carers in the borough and a new carers ’ hub has been set up to offer support .
The spokesperson added : “ [ N-compass and young carers ’ services ] will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outcomes for all carers , to identify carers of all ages , ensuring timely referral on to the most appropriate organisation .
“ Bury Council , CCG & n-compass are committed to recognising and learning from the lived experience of young carers reaching transition , their skills and creativity.
” If you or someone you know needs support , contact Gaddum here .
For the Salford office , email salford.carers @ gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069 .
Gaddum closed its Bury office in May 2020 , for support there contact Caroline Malvern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , on 0161 253 5439 or via C.Malvern @ bury.gov.uk .

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Lockdown has made an already difficult situation even more intense for one young woman from Bury.
For 19-year-old Courtney, no two days are the the same.
She has been looking after her mum and nan at home full-time since she was 16. They all live at home with Courtney’s younger brother.
Courtney’s mum struggles with her mental health and her nan has mobility issues and is often bed-bound.
The teenager gives them round-the-clock support.
Every day Courtney does the cleaning, washing, cooking and shopping and collects her family’s medication. Lockdown has made things even more difficult.
(Image: Who Cares Campaign)
She said: “Collecting medication has become a lot harder. My nan is shielding, so that has brought a lot of challenges itself, I am constantly worrying about going out in case I bring something home as this could be fatal to my nan.
“Although I’m taking all the protective measures in place, a lot of others aren’t which is worrying.
“So now restrictions are being reduced it means more people are out and I’ve still got to go out to get medication and shopping, this is causing a lot more worry.”
Courtney isn’t able to go out and do things she would otherwise do – like going to university and attending carers’ coffee mornings.
She said: “This has impacted on my mental health because now I’m home all of the time and this means caring has become more intense, there is no break.
“As any carer would I am putting the needs of my mum and nan before myself, because if I didn’t provide that care. Who would?
“I don’t feel like a young person sometimes. I couldn’t go away from home for uni, I had to stay at home, so I feel like I’m not getting the young person experience.
“I can’t go out with my friends as much as I’d like, or do stuff that kids do sometimes. But my friends support me when they can.”
Courtney feels like she was pushed into adult services by her council too early.
She said: “Councils aren’t great at supporting young carers, there is no young carers’ support. I felt pushed into adult services early and councils can be alienating for young people.
“I go to carers’ groups and I’m always the youngest person in the room. I can’t relate to them and they can’t relate to me.”
Courtney’s experiences have pushed her to study health and social care at university and she’s passionate about her future in the industry. She wants others who might be struggling to reach out.
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She said: “I want to help make the changes. I’m a caring person, I like caring for people and I like helping. My experiences have driven me to make that choice.
“I want other young people to know that there is support out there, they’re not on their own and it’s important to ask for help.”
Young carers can get direct support from a number of charities across Greater Manchester.
Carers’ charity Gaddum, theatre company LUNG and Salford’s Lowry Theatre have created the Who Cares campaign, which supports Courtney and others like her.
The Who Cares campaign was lobbying central Government for more support for young carers before lockdown began and during lockdown it wrote to Health Secretary Matt Hancock demanding he didn’t forget about child carers.
According to campaign figures, there are an estimated 700,000 child carers in the UK providing full-time care to an adult relative, or two children in every classroom across the country.
An estimated 70pc of these are hidden and aren’t known to services yet. Many are in complete isolation, particularly at the moment.
Matt Woodhead, Who Cares Campaign manager, said: “A society is judged by how it looks after its most in need, especially in difficult times. Young carers save the government £32 billion a year in the unpaid caring they do.
“We hope raising awareness now can help raise awareness to ensure young
carers receive the support they need and deserve.”
A spokesperson for Bury Council said: “We support hundreds of carers across Bury, all of whom do a magnificent job caring for our most vulnerable people, often in difficult circumstances. We are sorry to hear of any individuals who feel they have not had the support they need.”
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The authority commissioned a new provider, n-compass, on June 1 after consulting carers in the borough and a new carers’ hub has been set up to offer support.
The spokesperson added: “[N-compass and young carers’ services] will be working together to achieve the best outcomes for all carers, to identify carers of all ages, ensuring timely referral on to the most appropriate organisation.
“Bury Council, CCG & n-compass are committed to recognising and learning from the lived experience of young carers reaching transition, their skills and creativity.”
If you or someone you know needs support, contact Gaddum here.
For the Salford office, email salford.carers@gaddum.org.uk or call 0161 834 6069.
Gaddum closed its Bury office in May 2020, for support there contact Caroline Malvern, carers engagement co-ordinator at Bury Council, on 0161 253 5439 or via C.Malvern@bury.gov.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Man City line up fans want to see vs Southampton - Cancelo and Silva start

Manchester City are looking to strengthen their grip on second place in the Premier League when they face Southampton away from home tonight .
Confidence will be sky high following the resounding mid-week win against newly crowned champions Liverpool that warned Jurgen Klopp 's men that City are ready to challenge for the title again next season .
City are hoping to avoid their third successive away defeat in the league - it would be the first time in five years that such a run has occurred if they fall to the Saints .
Pep Guardiola has never lost three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career .
The Catalan has a fully fit squad to choose from and MEN Sport asked readers who they want to see in his starting XI .
Unsurprisingly , Ederson got the nod between the sticks after a solid performance that ensured City kept a clean sheet against their title rivals on Thursday .
Kyle Walker featured in the win too but fans are eager to see Joao Cancelo given a chance to showcase his talents .
The Portuguese has struggled following his summer move from Juventus and has been linked with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games could be the perfect opportunity for the defender to show Guardiola why he would be wrong to allow him to depart .
At centre-back , fans have no interest in resting Aymeric Laporte despite Fernandinho returning from suspension and want to see the Frenchman continue to develop a partnership with Eric Garcia .
Benjamin Mendy impressed against Liverpool but Oleksandr Zinchenko got the nod at left-back .
In midfield , Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne are backed to retain their places .
Fans believe David Silva should partner the duo in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Liverpool victory .
There was no place in the starting XI for Phil Foden despite another impressive performance against the champions .
Fans believe Riyad Mahrez should replace the 20-year-old on the left flank .
Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling complete the team .

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Manchester City are looking to strengthen their grip on second place in the Premier League when they face Southampton away from home tonight.
Confidence will be sky high following the resounding mid-week win against newly crowned champions Liverpool that warned Jurgen Klopp's men that City are ready to challenge for the title again next season.
City are hoping to avoid their third successive away defeat in the league - it would be the first time in five years that such a run has occurred if they fall to the Saints. Pep Guardiola has never lost three successive away games in his entire managerial career.
The Catalan has a fully fit squad to choose from and MEN Sport asked readers who they want to see in his starting XI.
Unsurprisingly, Ederson got the nod between the sticks after a solid performance that ensured City kept a clean sheet against their title rivals on Thursday.
Kyle Walker featured in the win too but fans are eager to see Joao Cancelo given a chance to showcase his talents. The Portuguese has struggled following his summer move from Juventus and has been linked with a summer exit. City's final few games could be the perfect opportunity for the defender to show Guardiola why he would be wrong to allow him to depart.
At centre-back, fans have no interest in resting Aymeric Laporte despite Fernandinho returning from suspension and want to see the Frenchman continue to develop a partnership with Eric Garcia. Benjamin Mendy impressed against Liverpool but Oleksandr Zinchenko got the nod at left-back.
In midfield, Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne are backed to retain their places. Fans believe David Silva should partner the duo in the engine room after being an unused substitute in the Liverpool victory.
There was no place in the starting XI for Phil Foden despite another impressive performance against the champions. Fans believe Riyad Mahrez should replace the 20-year-old on the left flank. Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling complete the team.
Manchester City fans' XI vs Southampton: Ederson; Cancelo, Laporte, Garcia, Zinchenko; Rodri, Silva, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Sterling, Jesus.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Two Manchester bars were shut down for failing to 'manage space properly'

Two Manchester bars have been closed for failing to 'manage their spaces properly ' when they reopened on Saturday .
Manchester council and Greater Manchester Police shut the venues down after they were deemed to be failing to protect the public .
The names of the bars have not yet been disclosed for legal reasons , but one is in the city centre and one is outside .
The establishments will now have to complete a safety plan and face a licencing review before they can reopen .
Venues across England were allowed to open on Saturday , subject to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limits on customer numbers , table service and controlled access to toilets .
Councillor Pat Karney says it is disappointing that the bars failed to follow the rules , as the majority of venues that opened yesterday complied with them .
He said : `` They were closed on safety grounds .
It was the management of the spaces outside and inside .
It was n't competent .
`` The overwhelming majority of bars in the city centre and other local areas cooperated , and it 's very disappointing that these two did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We wo n't hesitate to close down any bars if they do n't comply with safety rules .
`` We were really nervous about Saturday and we would have preferred a week day but the overwhelming majority of bars and customers realised what was at stake and did n't want to do anything to provoke a second lockdown in Manchester . ''

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Two Manchester bars have been closed for failing to 'manage their spaces properly' when they reopened on Saturday.
Manchester council and Greater Manchester Police shut the venues down after they were deemed to be failing to protect the public.
The names of the bars have not yet been disclosed for legal reasons, but one is in the city centre and one is outside.
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The establishments will now have to complete a safety plan and face a licencing review before they can reopen.
Venues across England were allowed to open on Saturday, subject to a range of new restrictions, including limits on customer numbers, table service and controlled access to toilets.
Councillor Pat Karney says it is disappointing that the bars failed to follow the rules, as the majority of venues that opened yesterday complied with them.
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He said: "They were closed on safety grounds. It was the management of the spaces outside and inside. It wasn't competent.
"The overwhelming majority of bars in the city centre and other local areas cooperated, and it's very disappointing that these two didn't abide by the regulations.
"We won't hesitate to close down any bars if they don't comply with safety rules.
"We were really nervous about Saturday and we would have preferred a week day but the overwhelming majority of bars and customers realised what was at stake and didn't want to do anything to provoke a second lockdown in Manchester ."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--GMP say there were 'no incidents of note' as pubs reopened

Police say there were 'no incidents of note ' across Greater Manchester after pubs opened for the first time since lockdown .
People were allowed into pubs and bars , after nearly four months of lockdown measures forced them to close .
In Manchester city centre , many drinkers took advantage of outdoor seating that had been provided by venues .
It comes as some fear that the re-opening of pubs could lead to a spike in coronavirus cases .
This morning the Health Secretary said 'very largely people have acted responsibly ' and adhered to social distancing , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Asked for information on any incidents that police were called to , a GMP spokesperson said there were 'no incidents of note ' .
The force said there were 'no critical incidents ' related to the re-opening of pubs , bars and restaurants .
Earlier on Saturday night , Inspector Sean O ’ Connor told the M.E.N .
: `` We 've got a lot of the licenced premises back open , they have put their measures in place and we 've got various areas with footfall where people are out , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which obviously we understand .
`` Four months of lockdown is an incredibly long period of time .
`` I think what is really positive is that we have n't really seen any incidents of anti-social behaviour , it seems to be a good , positive atmosphere .
`` People are conscious of the restrictions that are in place .
`` An important part of our role is to work with those licenced premises , so we are doing spot checks .
We 're looking to support them really , because it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Sacha Lord , Greater Manchester 's night-time economy advisor , had admitted to being 'nervous ' prior to the pubs opening .
But he struck a more positive tone today , saying that 'on the whole ' people had followed guidelines , and suggested that some people had opted to enjoy a night out locally rather than heading into the city centre .
Sacha , the founder of the Warehouse Project , tweeted : `` Well the surveys were right .
`` Our towns and villages across Greater Manchester were busy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` More importantly , on the whole , customers followed guidelines and respected each other .
Well done Greater Manchester ! ''

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Police say there were 'no incidents of note' across Greater Manchester after pubs opened for the first time since lockdown.
People were allowed into pubs and bars after nearly four months of lockdown measures forced them to close.
In Manchester city centre, many drinkers took advantage of outdoor seating that had been provided by venues.
It comes as some fear that the re-opening of pubs could lead to a spike in coronavirus cases.
This morning the Health Secretary said 'very largely people have acted responsibly' and adhered to social distancing, on a day dubbed as 'Super Saturday'.
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Asked for information on any incidents that police were called to, a GMP spokesperson said there were 'no incidents of note'.
The force said there were 'no critical incidents' related to the re-opening of pubs, bars and restaurants.
Earlier on Saturday night, Inspector Sean O’Connor told the M.E.N.: "We've got a lot of the licenced premises back open, they have put their measures in place and we've got various areas with footfall where people are out, looking to enjoy a good time, which obviously we understand.
"Four months of lockdown is an incredibly long period of time.
"I think what is really positive is that we haven't really seen any incidents of anti-social behaviour, it seems to be a good, positive atmosphere.
"People are conscious of the restrictions that are in place.
"An important part of our role is to work with those licenced premises, so we are doing spot checks. We're looking to support them really, because it's new to them as well as us."
Sacha Lord, Greater Manchester's night-time economy advisor, had admitted to being 'nervous' prior to the pubs opening.
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But he struck a more positive tone today, saying that 'on the whole' people had followed guidelines, and suggested that some people had opted to enjoy a night out locally rather than heading into the city centre.
Sacha, the founder of the Warehouse Project, tweeted: "Well the surveys were right.
"Our towns and villages across Greater Manchester were busy last night. People stayed local.
"More importantly, on the whole, customers followed guidelines and respected each other. Well done Greater Manchester!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Virgil van Dijk explains why he rejected Man City to join Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk has revealed the reason he turned down a move to Manchester City in order to join Liverpool .
The Dutchman became the world ’ s most expensive defender back in January 2018 when he made the move to Anfield from Southampton in a £75million deal .
He has since gone on to establish himself as one of the world ’ s top players , and has now won both the Champions League and the Premier League title with the Merseyside club .
Things could have been different for the 28-year-old though , with van Dijk admitting that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City and Chelsea before settling on Liverpool .
And the defender has revealed that Jurgen Klopp was the biggest factor in him choosing a move to Anfield .
Van Dijk said : “ I had the chance to go to Chelsea and Man City .
“ When you compare the clubs , you look at the history , the town , the current squad , their plans for the near future .
“ But the most important thing you look at is the manager – and Jurgen Klopp is an important reason why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has something special .
Is it his energy ?
Is it his overall image ?
“ I sometimes sit and think about what he does and what he has more than others .
“ I think it is his man-management .
These days that is more important than anything in football .
“ Klopp gives you this great feeling .
He is genuinely happy when you walk into the club in the morning .
“ It may sound daft , but that really inspires you as a player.
” Van Dijk added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the game .
It might be a really small detail , yet it feels good for every player .
“ And the next day , he can hammer you in front of the squad in training .
“ But then you accept that too .
Because you know it is not personal .
That way he can demand a lot from us .
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Virgil van Dijk has revealed the reason he turned down a move to Manchester City in order to join Liverpool.
The Dutchman became the world’s most expensive defender back in January 2018 when he made the move to Anfield from Southampton in a £75million deal.
He has since gone on to establish himself as one of the world’s top players, and has now won both the Champions League and the Premier League title with the Merseyside club.
Things could have been different for the 28-year-old though, with van Dijk admitting that he had the chance to join both City and Chelsea before settling on Liverpool.
And the defender has revealed that Jurgen Klopp was the biggest factor in him choosing a move to Anfield.
Van Dijk said: “I had the chance to go to Chelsea and Man City.
“When you compare the clubs, you look at the history, the town, the current squad, their plans for the near future.
“But the most important thing you look at is the manager – and Jurgen Klopp is an important reason why I chose for Liverpool.
“Klopp has something special. Is it his energy? Is it his overall image?
“I sometimes sit and think about what he does and what he has more than others.
“I think it is his man-management. These days that is more important than anything in football.
“Klopp gives you this great feeling. He is genuinely happy when you walk into the club in the morning.
“It may sound daft, but that really inspires you as a player.”
Van Dijk added: “He gives every player a hug after the game. It might be a really small detail, yet it feels good for every player.
“And the next day, he can hammer you in front of the squad in training.
“But then you accept that too. Because you know it is not personal. That way he can demand a lot from us.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Eddie Howe names change which has transformed Manchester United

Eddie Howe believes the arrival of Bruno Fernandes has completely transformed Manchester United as opposition in the Premier League .
The Portuguese midfielder played another impressive match over the weekend as he helped mastermind United 5-2 win over Bournemouth at Old Trafford .
Fernandes netted a superb free-kick and set-up two goals as United edged the lively encounter to move themselves up to fourth in the division .
Howe 's side had beaten United the last time they met in the Premier League last year , but he admits the January arrival of Fernandes has totally transformed United as opponents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killer , the free kick was a killer , '' Howe told BT Sport after the game .
`` They are hammer blows to us in our state at the moment .
`` Manchester United are a totally different team to the one we played earlier this season .
They are very creative in midfield with Fernandes there now , and they are difficult to stop .
`` I thought we would come back from lockdown with a stronger squad , less injuries but it has gone the other way .
We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bite or rhythm . ''

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Eddie Howe believes the arrival of Bruno Fernandes has completely transformed Manchester United as opposition in the Premier League.
The Portuguese midfielder played another impressive match over the weekend as he helped mastermind United 5-2 win over Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Fernandes netted a superb free-kick and set-up two goals as United edged the lively encounter to move themselves up to fourth in the division.
Howe's side had beaten United the last time they met in the Premier League last year, but he admits the January arrival of Fernandes has totally transformed United as opponents.
"The Greenwood goal was a killer, the free kick was a killer," Howe told BT Sport after the game. "They are hammer blows to us in our state at the moment.
"Manchester United are a totally different team to the one we played earlier this season. They are very creative in midfield with Fernandes there now, and they are difficult to stop.
"I thought we would come back from lockdown with a stronger squad, less injuries but it has gone the other way. We have found it difficult to play with any bite or rhythm."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Wigan fans protest outside EFL headquarters after club enters administration

Wigan Athletic fans held a protest outside the English Football League 's headquarters following the shock news of the club entering administration .
The Latics cited financial woes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic as one of the reasons for the announcement made on Wednesday ( July 1 ) .
The news sent shock waves through English football , with Wigan being the first football club to be seriously hit by the pandemic .
Administrators from Begbies Traynor said the `` recent fortunes of the club '' had been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and suspension of the Championship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After the announcement , the English Football League ( EFL ) confirmed that Wigan will be deducted 12 points as a result of the club 's cash woes , putting it at serious risk of relegation to League One .
But Wigan fans have now hit back at the EFL , turning up to its Preston headquarters with banners criticising its decision to allow the recent takeover of the club .
Two banners were placed on the fencing outside the HQ on Thursday night ( July 2 ) , Lancs Live reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Athletic , said : `` Minus 12 points for another EFL error . ''
But as of Friday , the banners were seemingly taken down by members of the public .
Speaking to LancsLive , an EFL spokesperson said : `` Obviously , fans have a right to protest outside .
`` We completely understand it 's challenging and the concerns fans have .
`` The EFL is willing to engage with them . ''
Up until November 2018 , the club was owned by Dave Whelan who then sold it to Hong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) for £15.9m .
In June 2019 , IEC sold Wigan for £17.5m Next Leader Fund .
But as of July , new director of the club Au Yeung Wai Kay announced no more money would be invested and the football club was to be placed into administration .
After the announcement on Wednesday , fans gathered outside the DW Stadium in disbelief .
The EFL said it continues to engage with the administrators who are leading on the current situation to try and find a new buyer for Wigan Athletic .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' 16-year-old Kristian Lewis told the Manchester Evening News .
`` It means everything to me .
`` I went to watch them in the FA Cup Final and that was the best day of my life . ''
He added : `` I would lose everything if they went under . ''
Latics fan Ryan Ingram , who also works for the club , said : `` I 'm devastated .
I did n't see this coming at all .
This club has been my life for over 20 years .
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Wigan Athletic fans held a protest outside the English Football League's headquarters following the shock news of the club entering administration.
The Latics cited financial woes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic as one of the reasons for the announcement made on Wednesday (July 1).
The news sent shock waves through English football, with Wigan being the first football club to be seriously hit by the pandemic.
Administrators from Begbies Traynor said the "recent fortunes of the club" had been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and suspension of the Championship during the first three months of lockdown.
After the announcement, the English Football League (EFL) confirmed that Wigan will be deducted 12 points as a result of the club's cash woes, putting it at serious risk of relegation to League One.
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But Wigan fans have now hit back at the EFL, turning up to its Preston headquarters with banners criticising its decision to allow the recent takeover of the club.
Two banners were placed on the fencing outside the HQ on Thursday night (July 2), Lancs Live reports.
One, signed off with Wigan Athletic, said: "Minus 12 points for another EFL error."
But as of Friday, the banners were seemingly taken down by members of the public.
Speaking to LancsLive, an EFL spokesperson said: "Obviously, fans have a right to protest outside.
"We completely understand it's challenging and the concerns fans have.
"The EFL is willing to engage with them."
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Up until November 2018, the club was owned by Dave Whelan who then sold it to Hong Kong based International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) for £15.9m.
In June 2019, IEC sold Wigan for £17.5m Next Leader Fund.
But as of July, new director of the club Au Yeung Wai Kay announced no more money would be invested and the football club was to be placed into administration.
After the announcement on Wednesday, fans gathered outside the DW Stadium in disbelief.
The EFL said it continues to engage with the administrators who are leading on the current situation to try and find a new buyer for Wigan Athletic.
"I've supported Wigan all my life," 16-year-old Kristian Lewis told the Manchester Evening News.
"It means everything to me.
"I went to watch them in the FA Cup Final and that was the best day of my life."
He added: "I would lose everything if they went under."
Latics fan Ryan Ingram, who also works for the club, said: "I'm devastated. I didn't see this coming at all. This club has been my life for over 20 years."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--The incredible story of sacrifice by Salford Royal nurses nearly 80 years ago

Hardworking nurses have become a focus of the coronavirus pandemic , bravely fighting through through unthinkable circumstances to save lives .
But Greater Manchester 's nurses come from a long line of dutiful heath care workers - some of whom made the ultimate sacrifice to look after their patients .
Almost 80 years before the now-familiar word 'coronavirus ' was mentioned , nurses at Salford Royal Hospital - then based in Chapel Street - were working night and day to save residents gravely injured in the Manchester Blitz .
Bombs rained down on the industrial city , leaving death and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , some of whom were still in their teenage years , were looking after burns victims and seeing their wards turned to rubble .
June marked the 79th anniversary of the bombing of the old Salford Royal Hospital on Chapel Street , in which 14 nurses and their tutor lost their lives .
As we applaud the nurses today battling coronavirus , we also remember the nurses who perished while saving patients during that bombing .
Dr Jane Brooks , a senior lecturer in the Division of Nursing , Midwifery and Social Work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nursing historian , told the Manchester Evening News : `` Manchester and Salford were bombed sporadically in the war which actually made it much more difficult for many people in the city .
`` Whereas in London it was just a constant bombing and people got used to it , these sporadic bombs were quite disheartening .
It was quite a difficult time for the two cities .
`` The bombing of Salford Royal Hospital is actually after the official Blitz had ended .
The dates of the Blitz are September to March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were n't really expecting it .
`` The sirens went off at about 12.30am on June 2 .
The nurses on duty got the patients and went to the hospital shelter .
The nurses who were off duty were in the shelter of the nurses ' home .
`` At 2am , there was an almost direct hit .
What reports from the time say is that the bomb hit the front of the nurses ' home and exploded at ground level which affected the basement .
At that point , people realised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sheltering , though they thought there were only eight nurses in the basement .
`` The nurses were still obviously aware that they could be bombed at intervals so had taken shelter .
`` The resident surgical officer tried to get in through the back and found a way into the basement level of the nurses ' home .
People started trying to dig the nurses out . ''
It was then that the emergency responders came to the heartbreaking realisation that many of the nurses had not survived .
Dr Brooks continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurses Swain and Brennan .
They got a third nurse out but then she died .
In total , 14 nurses all died .
Three staff nurses and the rest were student nurses . ''
Tragic personal stories emerged out of the hospital after the bombing - a number of the nurses were close friends , some lived on the same street .
`` Three of the nurses all came from St Helens - two of the girls had been at school together , another had moved to St Helens and they had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Two of them lived in the same street .
That 's three friends and three families .
`` Five were buried in a communal grave .
They were only about 20-years-old .
`` The country had already been alerted back in around 1939 about the dangers of some of the shelters in hospitals , that they might not be fit for purpose .
`` But a year later , the MRI was bombed and that shelter withstood the bombing .
It was a real tragedy that Salford 's nurses ' home could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sister Doris Preston from Cheadle , and four nurses working their first day at Salford - Dorothy Burslem , Elsie Okell , Martha Stott and Doris Tyson .
Vera Creighton , Edith Haslam , Bridget Leonard , Margaret Lowery , Maureen Lynch , Philomena McCrossan , Rose Moffat and Margaret Owen and Helen Sheridan are counted as the other nurses who died that fateful night .
Nurses who have lost their lives to COVID-19 include Joselito Habab , Liz Spooner , Julie Edward , Samson Maja , Cecilia Fashanu and Fiona Anderson - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many young women , nursing was seen as an option to help the war effort while young men were on the front line .
`` Some of these nurses always wanted to be nurses , but a lot of these young girls - and they were all young girls - did n't necessarily want to be nurses at the time .
They would be young girls straight out of school and even Girl Guides , 14 and 15-years-old , helping to nurse burns patients .
`` But it was one of the occupations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it was really hard work .
`` The hours were incredibly long and the rules were incredibly strict , often without adequate registered nurse support .
`` There was a level of stoicism and an acknowledgement that these people needed nursing care and that is what I can do for my country in a time of war .
They were scared but what else are you going to do ?
The same goes for nurses today , many of them want to help because people need them . ''
Just like today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on with it ' often away from their homes and families , becoming a vital source of calm in a crisis .
`` They were expected just to get on with it from a very young age .
Nurses still do that today - and they can deal with it .
It 's one of the things you learn very quickly as a nurse , you can manage people in a crisis , '' said Dr Brooks .
`` A lot of it is about careful communication with those around you so they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a patient feels vulnerable , that will put them in more danger .
You want to contain their fear .
`` Nurses will be doing that now with COVID as they did in the war when the bombs dropped and they had to get their patients to safety or protect the patients who could n't get out of bed .
`` The ability to maintain a calm confidence for patients under extreme circumstances is something that nurses have done and will continue to do .
They make sure their patients are safe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the circumstances are difficult - as in the war and in the current pandemic - that is what they will do .
`` Nurses are like shock-absorbers .
It 's incredible work they do . ''
The nurses who died in the bombing were given a hero-like status , says Dr Brooks - something she has seen happen again for nurses in the time of coronavirus .
But Dr Brooks worries that this will not translate into real action to better protect nurses .
`` I think the problem is that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't translate into anything that is particularly useful , '' said Dr Brooks .
`` After this , will nurses ' jobs be better protected ?
Will we have safe staffing levels because people have realised that without adequate nursing people do n't get better ?
`` All these things that actually go on all the time , is this pandemic going to shine a spotlight on the absolute importance of nurses in a time of crisis which , in the war and now , we have ?
`` Is it going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or is it going to be another time where we say , 'are n't nurses wonderful , pat them on the back , are n't they angels ' then off we go and we forget about it in six months time ?
`` Nurses and our medical country across the globe are putting in a tremendous amount of work at a great danger to themselves , as in the war . ''

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Hardworking nurses have become a focus of the coronavirus pandemic, bravely fighting through through unthinkable circumstances to save lives.
But Greater Manchester's nurses come from a long line of dutiful heath care workers - some of whom made the ultimate sacrifice to look after their patients.
Almost 80 years before the now-familiar word 'coronavirus' was mentioned, nurses at Salford Royal Hospital - then based in Chapel Street - were working night and day to save residents gravely injured in the Manchester Blitz.
Bombs rained down on the industrial city, leaving death and destruction in their wake. And nurses, some of whom were still in their teenage years, were looking after burns victims and seeing their wards turned to rubble.
June marked the 79th anniversary of the bombing of the old Salford Royal Hospital on Chapel Street, in which 14 nurses and their tutor lost their lives.
As we applaud the nurses today battling coronavirus, we also remember the nurses who perished while saving patients during that bombing.
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Dr Jane Brooks, a senior lecturer in the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work at the University of Manchester and a nursing historian, told the Manchester Evening News : "Manchester and Salford were bombed sporadically in the war which actually made it much more difficult for many people in the city.
"Whereas in London it was just a constant bombing and people got used to it, these sporadic bombs were quite disheartening. It was quite a difficult time for the two cities.
"The bombing of Salford Royal Hospital is actually after the official Blitz had ended. The dates of the Blitz are September to March. This is in June and they weren't really expecting it.
"The sirens went off at about 12.30am on June 2. The nurses on duty got the patients and went to the hospital shelter. The nurses who were off duty were in the shelter of the nurses' home.
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"At 2am, there was an almost direct hit. What reports from the time say is that the bomb hit the front of the nurses' home and exploded at ground level which affected the basement. At that point, people realised there were nurses sleeping in the basement sheltering, though they thought there were only eight nurses in the basement.
"The nurses were still obviously aware that they could be bombed at intervals so had taken shelter.
"The resident surgical officer tried to get in through the back and found a way into the basement level of the nurses' home. People started trying to dig the nurses out."
It was then that the emergency responders came to the heartbreaking realisation that many of the nurses had not survived.
Dr Brooks continued: "They got two out, nurses Swain and Brennan. They got a third nurse out but then she died. In total, 14 nurses all died. Three staff nurses and the rest were student nurses."
Tragic personal stories emerged out of the hospital after the bombing - a number of the nurses were close friends, some lived on the same street.
"Three of the nurses all came from St Helens - two of the girls had been at school together, another had moved to St Helens and they had all been at the same Catholic church. Two of them lived in the same street. That's three friends and three families.
"Five were buried in a communal grave. They were only about 20-years-old.
"The country had already been alerted back in around 1939 about the dangers of some of the shelters in hospitals, that they might not be fit for purpose.
"But a year later, the MRI was bombed and that shelter withstood the bombing. It was a real tragedy that Salford's nurses' home could not."
Those who perished included Sister Doris Preston from Cheadle, and four nurses working their first day at Salford - Dorothy Burslem, Elsie Okell, Martha Stott and Doris Tyson.
Vera Creighton, Edith Haslam, Bridget Leonard, Margaret Lowery, Maureen Lynch, Philomena McCrossan, Rose Moffat and Margaret Owen and Helen Sheridan are counted as the other nurses who died that fateful night.
Nurses who have lost their lives to COVID-19 include Joselito Habab, Liz Spooner, Julie Edward, Samson Maja, Cecilia Fashanu and Fiona Anderson - to name but a handful.
For many young women, nursing was seen as an option to help the war effort while young men were on the front line.
"Some of these nurses always wanted to be nurses, but a lot of these young girls - and they were all young girls - didn't necessarily want to be nurses at the time. They would be young girls straight out of school and even Girl Guides, 14 and 15-years-old, helping to nurse burns patients.
"But it was one of the occupations you could do as a war worker and it was really hard work.
(Image: Courtesy of Imperial War Museum North)
"The hours were incredibly long and the rules were incredibly strict, often without adequate registered nurse support.
"There was a level of stoicism and an acknowledgement that these people needed nursing care and that is what I can do for my country in a time of war. They were scared but what else are you going to do? The same goes for nurses today, many of them want to help because people need them."
Just like today, nurses were often left to 'get on with it' often away from their homes and families, becoming a vital source of calm in a crisis.
"They were expected just to get on with it from a very young age. Nurses still do that today - and they can deal with it. It's one of the things you learn very quickly as a nurse, you can manage people in a crisis," said Dr Brooks.
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"A lot of it is about careful communication with those around you so they don't feel the crisis. If a patient feels vulnerable, that will put them in more danger. You want to contain their fear.
"Nurses will be doing that now with COVID as they did in the war when the bombs dropped and they had to get their patients to safety or protect the patients who couldn't get out of bed.
"The ability to maintain a calm confidence for patients under extreme circumstances is something that nurses have done and will continue to do. They make sure their patients are safe and secure to support their healing, even if the circumstances are difficult - as in the war and in the current pandemic - that is what they will do.
"Nurses are like shock-absorbers. It's incredible work they do."
The nurses who died in the bombing were given a hero-like status, says Dr Brooks - something she has seen happen again for nurses in the time of coronavirus. But Dr Brooks worries that this will not translate into real action to better protect nurses.
"I think the problem is that the heralding of people as heroes often doesn't translate into anything that is particularly useful," said Dr Brooks.
"After this, will nurses' jobs be better protected? Will we have safe staffing levels because people have realised that without adequate nursing people don't get better?
"All these things that actually go on all the time, is this pandemic going to shine a spotlight on the absolute importance of nurses in a time of crisis which, in the war and now, we have?
"Is it going to shine a light sufficiently to change policy or is it going to be another time where we say, 'aren't nurses wonderful, pat them on the back, aren't they angels' then off we go and we forget about it in six months time?
"Nurses and our medical country across the globe are putting in a tremendous amount of work at a great danger to themselves, as in the war."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Man United might already have perfect solution to new transfer issue

There was a mixture of feelings for Manchester United fans as their side overcame a lively encounter against a resilient Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side temporarily elevated themselves up to fourth in the Premier League as they struck five goals past their struggling opponents , but the fine attacking football could n't totally mask the dire defensive work at the other end .
Even from the first couple of minutes it was clear something was n't right as David de Gea 's short goal kicks invited attacking pressure and saw United set the tone for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's heroics in front of goal soon shadowed the early defensive errors from Harry Maguire and De Gea which had gifted United 's opponents the lead , but even after the win there could be no ignoring the vulnerability which had been alarmingly exposed .
`` They definitely need to add a centre-back , '' club great Rio Ferdinand stated after the win .
`` Harry Magurie needs someone blessed with pace alongside him . ''
Victor Lindelof 's withdrawal at half-time through a back injury only further amplified the concerns with Axel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while it only took a matter of minutes for his replacement Eric Bailly to concede an unfortunate penalty .
Having spent £80m on acquiring Maguire from Leicester last summer it is clear United will look to build their new-look defence around him , even if he was suspect in the weekend win .
Even despite a poor display the new club captain has steadily performed this year and it would be hugely unfair to forget just how improved the defence has been since home defeat to Burnley back in January .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point at how they can establish a new defensive partnership which is as formidable as his own with Nemanja Vidic .
In an ideal world it would be Tuanzebe who partners Maguire for his trip to face former side Aston Villa next week , but with the charismatic young defender out for the rest of the season there could be an unlikely opportunity for academy star Teden Mengi to be involved .
United Under-18 captain Mengi started 14 times for the Under-23s this season and has skippered the academy in all four of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mancunian was due to have a summer off from Carrington but was desperate to join in with the senior squad , and has since been rewarded with a promotion .
`` Axel and Phil are injured , so that ’ s two centre-backs down for us , '' Solskjaer explained at his press conference earlier in the week .
`` Chris [ Smalling ] is on loan and [ Marcos ] Rojo is on loan , so it was natural for me to put Teden in .
`` One , for his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training now tests him and he ’ s deserved it .
He ’ s an exciting talent and was desperate to come in .
He keeps in touch with the coaches and he was always ready when we asked him .
‘ Are you ready , are you fit enough ?
’ '' He worked hard over the lockdown and he ’ s done really well .
He does n't seem out of place so he ’ ll definitely be more in and around the first-team next season . ''
Mengi is yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite travelling to Astana for the Europa League fixture last November , but with Lindelof the latest to suffer an injury , his chance could be just around the corner .
It took a sliding doors moment for Marcus Rashford to get his first-team break at the expense of Will Keane four years ago , and soon it could be Mengi who prospers in the absence of Tuanzebe from the first-team .
Expectations will need to be realistic if the teenager does get a chance to prove himself in the next few weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best out of Maguire and in turn prove to be the answer to United 's latest transfer conundrum .

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There was a mixture of feelings for Manchester United fans as their side overcame a lively encounter against a resilient Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side temporarily elevated themselves up to fourth in the Premier League as they struck five goals past their struggling opponents, but the fine attacking football couldn't totally mask the dire defensive work at the other end.
Even from the first couple of minutes it was clear something wasn't right as David de Gea's short goal kicks invited attacking pressure and saw United set the tone for a nervous defensive display.
Mason Greenwood's heroics in front of goal soon shadowed the early defensive errors from Harry Maguire and De Gea which had gifted United's opponents the lead, but even after the win there could be no ignoring the vulnerability which had been alarmingly exposed.
"They definitely need to add a centre-back," club great Rio Ferdinand stated after the win. "Harry Magurie needs someone blessed with pace alongside him."
Victor Lindelof's withdrawal at half-time through a back injury only further amplified the concerns with Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones both sidelined, while it only took a matter of minutes for his replacement Eric Bailly to concede an unfortunate penalty.
Having spent £80m on acquiring Maguire from Leicester last summer it is clear United will look to build their new-look defence around him, even if he was suspect in the weekend win. Even despite a poor display the new club captain has steadily performed this year and it would be hugely unfair to forget just how improved the defence has been since home defeat to Burnley back in January.
However, the comments from Ferdinand raise an interesting point at how they can establish a new defensive partnership which is as formidable as his own with Nemanja Vidic.
In an ideal world it would be Tuanzebe who partners Maguire for his trip to face former side Aston Villa next week, but with the charismatic young defender out for the rest of the season there could be an unlikely opportunity for academy star Teden Mengi to be involved.
United Under-18 captain Mengi started 14 times for the Under-23s this season and has skippered the academy in all four of their FA Youth Cup ties. The Mancunian was due to have a summer off from Carrington but was desperate to join in with the senior squad, and has since been rewarded with a promotion.
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"Axel and Phil are injured, so that’s two centre-backs down for us," Solskjaer explained at his press conference earlier in the week. "Chris [Smalling] is on loan and [Marcos] Rojo is on loan, so it was natural for me to put Teden in.
"One, for his own benefit because to have a few months training now tests him and he’s deserved it. He’s an exciting talent and was desperate to come in. He keeps in touch with the coaches and he was always ready when we asked him. ‘Are you ready, are you fit enough?’
"He worked hard over the lockdown and he’s done really well. He doesn't seem out of place so he’ll definitely be more in and around the first-team next season."
Mengi is yet to make his debut for the club despite travelling to Astana for the Europa League fixture last November, but with Lindelof the latest to suffer an injury, his chance could be just around the corner.
It took a sliding doors moment for Marcus Rashford to get his first-team break at the expense of Will Keane four years ago, and soon it could be Mengi who prospers in the absence of Tuanzebe from the first-team.
Expectations will need to be realistic if the teenager does get a chance to prove himself in the next few weeks, but a strong showing could bring the best out of Maguire and in turn prove to be the answer to United's latest transfer conundrum.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Police ask for help in finding convicted sex offender with Mancunian accent

Police are asking for help in finding a convicted sex offender with a Mancunian accent .
Daniel Farmer , 26 , is wanted by Merseyside Police for breaching his licence conditions after being released from prison .
He is said to speak with a Manchester accent and has links to the city , as well as Liverpool , Wirral , Cheshire and Carlisle .
Farmer also has a number of distinctive tattoos .
They include 'Christiana ' and 'nana ' on the left side of his neck , and 'Mum ' on the right side of his neck .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for possessing a hammer at the Royal Liverpool hospital .
The Liverpool Echo reported that Farmer , formerly of Coleridge Street , Kensington , was captured on CCTV brandishing a claw hammer in a waiting room at the hospital .
After being released on bail , Farmer stole a £150 watch from a man at Manchester 's Pride event .
He has a number of previous convictions , including for burglary , robbery and arson .
Farmer was also convicted of sexual assault , engaging in sexual activity with a girl in 2011 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexual activity in February 2012 .
Merseyside Police are asking people not to approach Farmer , and instead contact them on 101 , or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with reference 20000380913 .

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Police are asking for help in finding a convicted sex offender with a Mancunian accent.
Daniel Farmer, 26, is wanted by Merseyside Police for breaching his licence conditions after being released from prison.
He is said to speak with a Manchester accent and has links to the city, as well as Liverpool, Wirral, Cheshire and Carlisle.
Farmer also has a number of distinctive tattoos.
They include 'Christiana' and 'nana' on the left side of his neck, and 'Mum' on the right side of his neck.
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He was released after serving a jail sentence for possessing a hammer at the Royal Liverpool hospital.
The Liverpool Echo reported that Farmer, formerly of Coleridge Street, Kensington, was captured on CCTV brandishing a claw hammer in a waiting room at the hospital.
After being released on bail, Farmer stole a £150 watch from a man at Manchester's Pride event.
He has a number of previous convictions, including for burglary, robbery and arson.
Farmer was also convicted of sexual assault, engaging in sexual activity with a girl in 2011 and inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity in February 2012.
Merseyside Police are asking people not to approach Farmer, and instead contact them on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with reference 20000380913.