themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Strictly star Natalie Lowe's baby joy after heartbreak of two miscarriages

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Natalie Lowe is hoping to help countless other women after revealing her anguish at suffering two miscarriages .
Natalie says she hit rock bottom following the heartbreak of losing two pregnancies in the same year .
The Australian dancer was used to turning on the confidence for the cameras after starring in seven series of the flagship BBC One dance show , but the pain of her loss caused her to lose all self confidence .
Natalie now has an adorable seven-month-old baby boy Jack with her husband James Knibbs , and by speaking out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been through the same ordeal to also open up and seek help .
The 39-year-old , who bowed out from Strictly in 2017 to concentrate on starting a family , married company director James in Australia in January the following year .
Three weeks before their wedding she found out she was pregnant .
But during the flight home Natalie realised something wasn ’ t right and back in the UK she was given the devastating news that she had miscarried .
Three months after the first miscarriage , on their delayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pregnant for a second time .
But just two months later she received the same heartbreaking news .
Natalie says the grief over her second miscarriage hit her much later and led her to seek help following a visit from her mother-in-law after they returned from a holiday .
She recalled : `` I thought that I had dealt with it .
`` I felt great , I went on a holiday with my husband to Greece , we had an amazing time .
`` We came back and the first day he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just felt like at the lowest point I 've ever felt in my life .
`` I thought 'why ?
I should be the happiest woman on earth ' .
I 've got an amazing husband , extremely supportive , mum and dad who are in Australia are supportive .
`` Mum came over for seven weeks after my second miscarriage .
`` I had the support of my mother and father-in-law , sister-in-law , brother-in-law .
I could n't have asked for any more help .
`` But it just was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was putting up a barrier and shutting myself off from reality of losing my second one .
That kind of hit me because I 'm a very positive person . ''
Natalie , who joined the Strictly line-up in 2019 and has danced with celebrity partners including former Hollyoaks star Ricky Whittle and EastEnders ' Scott Maslen , explained : `` I have loads of self esteem .
`` On Strictly you 've got to be kind of just on it all the time and get on with it .
You 're performing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
`` I did n't think something like this would really stop me in my tracks and it did .
I felt completely isolated , alone .
`` I had no self esteem , I lost all my confidence .
I just lost myself .
`` It was n't until his mum came round and asked 'how was your holiday ? '
and I was just like ' I 'm not okay , I 'm not okay . '
Natalie , who is originally from Sydney and now lives just outside Knutsford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cockapoo Cooper , feels this is the right time to speak out during a time when many are feeling isolated during the coronavirus pandemic .
`` People are in isolation so they 're more alone than they 've ever felt , '' she said .
`` Even with the potential baby boom coming , women need to know how common miscarriage is because for me it came as a massive shock .
`` Because of my lifestyle I was a career woman and dancing and I did n't have family around me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` My main goal is to get the information out there that one in four women do suffer from it and the statistics are quite shocking .
`` I just want to make sure people know they do n't have to be alone , they do n't have to grieve alone , they do n't have to sit in silence and think that it 's shameful or something 's wrong with them because that 's so damaging to your heath and welfulness .
It 's unhealthy .
`` Losing someone or a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it is let alone having to deal with the aftermath . ''
After breaking down the Aussie star sat down with her mother-in-law and together they set the wheels in motion for her to get the help she needed .
`` We looked to get help in a group environment and I was like 'no I 'm in the public eye , I do n't really feel confident bearing my soul to the world just yet with where I 'm at , ' '' she recalled .
`` We got a one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was one session .
`` All I needed was to tell someone , my mother-in-law , that I was n't coping and I just felt like the world had come off my shoulders .
`` I went to one counselling session and again the world lifted off my shoulders because people around me knew what I was going through .
`` I did n't have to fake it , I could have a bad day if I was having a bad day .
I could have a cry .
Natalie says speaking out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urging others to do the same .
`` My advice is to talk to someone , do n't let it go six , eight , nine , 12 months and suffer from some form of PTSD ( Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ) , '' she said .
`` No-one needs to hit rock bottom and you can stop that from happening .
`` It did n't take long for me to get back to normal because it was a big weight lifted off my shoulders . ''
She added : `` For someone if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member near them , pick up the phone , find a group in their area to support them .
`` The Miscarriage Association have amazing information about different types of pregnancies , what people are going through .
`` There 's a really good support network out there and I 'm encouraging people to find that .
Speaking about any form of loss I 'm an advocate for . ''
Natalie hung up her Strictly shoes to fulfil her dream of becoming mum .
`` I felt like I could dance for another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I was being told by the doctors to really start , '' she said .
`` I was an older mum so I felt like I needed to face reality and know that my biological clock was ticking .
`` I really wanted to be a mum and it was a really big thing to say goodbye to Strictly and my dance shoes but at the same time I was really looking forward to the next chapter and that meant more to me than my dance career which I 'd done since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I had to recondition myself , think about the self care .
`` Even though externally I look like the fittest person being a dancer , internally I just was n't .
You say yes to every tour and you do n't give yourself time to heal .
`` You ca n't feed yourself enough fuel with the amount of calories you 're burning , you 're living on the road .
At one point I went home and it was the first time I was home in 256 days or something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last time I 'd had a home cooked meal . ''
There was joy for Natalie and James when she fell pregnant for a third time in April 2019 and she gave birth to a healthy baby boy just a week before the 2019 Strictly final in December at Manchester 's St Mary 's Hospital .
And she 's hoping that one day they can welcome a sibling for Jack .
`` Definitely we 'll probably try for another one but we 're not in any rush , '' she said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though it 's made me stronger .
I feel like I 'm a different person .
`` It 's amazing how resilient you can be .
If it 's meant to be it will be and I 'm not going to put pressure on myself .
`` I 've got all the systems in place to be able to deal with it better this time . ''
The family moved into a new home in February just before lockdown .
`` It 's very country and very different to central London , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years is where I 'd be , '' she told us .
`` I was on Strictly and lived in Clapham and Victoria .
`` And we lived in Leeds for a couple of years .
`` James ' parents are from Stockport .
He missed his mates so we moved to Knutsford .
Speaking proudly about their boy , she said : `` He 's a little trouper , he 's just amazing .
`` He sleeps 14 hours through the night and then three hours during the day .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daddy .
`` In the early days he did n't sleep but it 's all part and parcel of being a mum .
`` We 've spent seven months of trying to get him into a routine and he 's on solids now .
We crazy people , dancing around the kitchen and think we tire him out .
`` We 're running around the back yard with him with the dog and he 's probably thinking 'what world have I stepped into ? '
`` I 'm always going on country walks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I love cows .
Jack is probably thinking 'mum 's an absolute basket case . '
`` From five months he was so engaging .
He ca n't get enough of the world and I find that lovely . ''
She added with a laugh : `` My dog is n't very happy with him .
`` He does n't like sharing my time with Jack .
But it 's all good . ''
The Miscarriage Association offers help and advice at miscarriageassociation.org.uk and their helpline 01924 200 799 is open from Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Former Strictly Come Dancing star Natalie Lowe is hoping to help countless other women after revealing her anguish at suffering two miscarriages.
Natalie says she hit rock bottom following the heartbreak of losing two pregnancies in the same year.
The Australian dancer was used to turning on the confidence for the cameras after starring in seven series of the flagship BBC One dance show, but the pain of her loss caused her to lose all self confidence.
Natalie now has an adorable seven-month-old baby boy Jack with her husband James Knibbs, and by speaking out she is hoping to inspire women who have been through the same ordeal to also open up and seek help.
(Image: Natalie Lowe/Instagram)
The 39-year-old, who bowed out from Strictly in 2017 to concentrate on starting a family, married company director James in Australia in January the following year.
Three weeks before their wedding she found out she was pregnant. But during the flight home Natalie realised something wasn’t right and back in the UK she was given the devastating news that she had miscarried.
Three months after the first miscarriage, on their delayed honeymoon to South Africa, Natalie fell pregnant for a second time. But just two months later she received the same heartbreaking news.
Natalie says the grief over her second miscarriage hit her much later and led her to seek help following a visit from her mother-in-law after they returned from a holiday.
(Image: Natalie Lowe/Instagram)
She recalled: "I thought that I had dealt with it.
"I felt great, I went on a holiday with my husband to Greece, we had an amazing time.
"We came back and the first day he went back off to work and then I just felt like at the lowest point I've ever felt in my life.
"I thought 'why? I should be the happiest woman on earth'. I've got an amazing husband, extremely supportive, mum and dad who are in Australia are supportive.
"Mum came over for seven weeks after my second miscarriage.
(Image: Natalie Lowe/Instagram)
"I had the support of my mother and father-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law. I couldn't have asked for any more help.
"But it just wasn't enough, the fact that I was putting up a barrier and shutting myself off from reality of losing my second one. That kind of hit me because I'm a very positive person."
Natalie, who joined the Strictly line-up in 2009 and has danced with celebrity partners including former Hollyoaks star Ricky Whittle and EastEnders' Scott Maslen, explained: "I have loads of self esteem.
"On Strictly you've got to be kind of just on it all the time and get on with it. You're performing in front of millions of people every week.
"I didn't think something like this would really stop me in my tracks and it did. I felt completely isolated, alone.
"I had no self esteem, I lost all my confidence. I just lost myself.
"It wasn't until his mum came round and asked 'how was your holiday?' and I was just like 'I'm not okay, I'm not okay.'
"I just broke down."
Natalie, who is originally from Sydney and now lives just outside Knutsford with her husband and son and pet cockapoo Cooper, feels this is the right time to speak out during a time when many are feeling isolated during the coronavirus pandemic.
"People are in isolation so they're more alone than they've ever felt," she said.
"Even with the potential baby boom coming, women need to know how common miscarriage is because for me it came as a massive shock.
"Because of my lifestyle I was a career woman and dancing and I didn't have family around me. I left my family 12 years ago.
"My main goal is to get the information out there that one in four women do suffer from it and the statistics are quite shocking.
"I just want to make sure people know they don't have to be alone, they don't have to grieve alone, they don't have to sit in silence and think that it's shameful or something's wrong with them because that's so damaging to your heath and welfulness. It's unhealthy.
"Losing someone or a baby of any age is difficult enough as it is let alone having to deal with the aftermath."
After breaking down the Aussie star sat down with her mother-in-law and together they set the wheels in motion for her to get the help she needed.
"We looked to get help in a group environment and I was like 'no I'm in the public eye, I don't really feel confident bearing my soul to the world just yet with where I'm at,'"she recalled.
"We got a one on one session and all I needed was one session.
"All I needed was to tell someone, my mother-in-law, that I wasn't coping and I just felt like the world had come off my shoulders.
"I went to one counselling session and again the world lifted off my shoulders because people around me knew what I was going through.
"I didn't have to fake it, I could have a bad day if I was having a bad day. I could have a cry.
(Image: BBC/Ray Burmiston)
"I didn't have to pretend anymore."
Natalie says speaking out has been therapeutic for her and is urging others to do the same.
"My advice is to talk to someone, don't let it go six, eight, nine, 12 months and suffer from some form of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)," she said.
"No-one needs to hit rock bottom and you can stop that from happening.
"It didn't take long for me to get back to normal because it was a big weight lifted off my shoulders."
She added: "For someone if they haven't got a close family member near them, pick up the phone, find a group in their area to support them.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"The Miscarriage Association have amazing information about different types of pregnancies, what people are going through.
"There's a really good support network out there and I'm encouraging people to find that. Speaking about any form of loss I'm an advocate for."
Natalie hung up her Strictly shoes to fulfil her dream of becoming mum.
"I felt like I could dance for another 10 years and then think about family but I was being told by the doctors to really start," she said.
"I was an older mum so I felt like I needed to face reality and know that my biological clock was ticking.
"I really wanted to be a mum and it was a really big thing to say goodbye to Strictly and my dance shoes but at the same time I was really looking forward to the next chapter and that meant more to me than my dance career which I'd done since I was three years of age.
"I had to recondition myself, think about the self care.
"Even though externally I look like the fittest person being a dancer, internally I just wasn't. You say yes to every tour and you don't give yourself time to heal.
"You can't feed yourself enough fuel with the amount of calories you're burning, you're living on the road. At one point I went home and it was the first time I was home in 256 days or something.
"I couldn't remember the last time I'd had a home cooked meal."
There was joy for Natalie and James when she fell pregnant for a third time in April 2019 and she gave birth to a healthy baby boy just a week before the 2019 Strictly final in December at Manchester's St Mary's Hospital.
And she's hoping that one day they can welcome a sibling for Jack.
"Definitely we'll probably try for another one but we're not in any rush," she said.
"Because of the experiences I've been though it's made me stronger. I feel like I'm a different person.
"It's amazing how resilient you can be. If it's meant to be it will be and I'm not going to put pressure on myself.
"I've got all the systems in place to be able to deal with it better this time."
The family moved into a new home in February just before lockdown.
"It's very country and very different to central London, which I never thought for a million in years is where I'd be," she told us.
"I was on Strictly and lived in Clapham and Victoria.
"And we lived in Leeds for a couple of years.
"James' parents are from Stockport. He missed his mates so we moved to Knutsford.
"We've never looked back really."
Speaking proudly about their boy, she said: "He's a little trouper, he's just amazing.
"He sleeps 14 hours through the night and then three hours during the day.
"He loves his sleep, he's like daddy.
"In the early days he didn't sleep but it's all part and parcel of being a mum.
"We've spent seven months of trying to get him into a routine and he's on solids now. We crazy people, dancing around the kitchen and think we tire him out.
"We're running around the back yard with him with the dog and he's probably thinking 'what world have I stepped into?'
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"I'm always going on country walks with the two of them.
"I love cows. Jack is probably thinking 'mum's an absolute basket case.'
"From five months he was so engaging. He can't get enough of the world and I find that lovely."
She added with a laugh: "My dog isn't very happy with him. "He doesn't like sharing my time with Jack. But it's all good."
The Miscarriage Association offers help and advice at miscarriageassociation.org.uk and their helpline 01924 200 799 is open from Monday to Friday at 9am to 4pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--New luggage rules and prices for EasyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and British Airways

If you 're planning to fly abroad this summer as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased in England , you need to be aware of a number of changes to luggage restrictions .
Holidaymakers should check in all baggage before boarding flights , according to Department for Transport ( DfT ) guidance , the Mirror reports .
Under new government guidance , airlines are asking travellers to check-in luggage in a bid to minimise what they bring into the aircraft cabin .
It 's unclear whether airlines may waive the fee for luggage passengers choosing to put bags in the hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these new measures .
Stringent new safety measures will be in place for travellers looking to fly with the budget airline .
At the airport , travellers are encouraged to use automated bag drops or check in using a screen .
Passengers can bring one item of hand luggage which must be 56cm x 45cm x 25cm including handles and wheels .
Luggage which weighs less than 15kg can be checked in online for between £6.99 and £34.99 , depending on the flight Luggage weighing between 15kg and 23kg costs from £9.49 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bag drop desk , it will set you back £40 or an even more eye-watering £50 at the boarding gate - so it 's worth doing online if you can .
But you can still bring on hand luggage , as officials ask people to minimise it if possible .
The airline allows free checked in luggage on all tickets , excluding Hand Luggage Only tickets It allows 46kg of cabin baggage free of charge on all other tickets .
If you need to check in more , you can calculate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suitcase into the cabin for free as long as it measures 56cm x 45cm x 25cm or less , and weighs less than 10kg .
Travellers can check in up to three bags weighing 22kg each .
Fees range between £8 and £45 depending on where you are heading , and when the flight was booked .
If your luggage is over the weight limit , passengers face an extra £12 per kg , with the maximum weight allowed up to 32kg .
The outspoken boss of Ryanair , Michael O'Leary , described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ luggage as `` rubbish . ''
He said he would continue to recommend that customers “ minimise checked in luggage ” .
The Irish airline charges up to £17.50 for luggage up to 10kg depending on the flight .
A Ryanair spokesman told Which ?
: '' We are encouraging extra cabin bags because this reduces the risk of Covid-19 compared with the DfT ’ s idiotic advice to maximise checked-in bags , which pass through eight different sets of hands and significantly increase the risk of Covid-19 . ''

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If you're planning to fly abroad this summer as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased in England, you need to be aware of a number of changes to luggage restrictions.
Holidaymakers should check in all baggage before boarding flights, according to Department for Transport (DfT) guidance, the Mirror reports.
Under new government guidance, airlines are asking travellers to check-in luggage in a bid to minimise what they bring into the aircraft cabin.
It's unclear whether airlines may waive the fee for luggage passengers choosing to put bags in the hold area of the aircraft as part of these new measures.
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EasyJet
Stringent new safety measures will be in place for travellers looking to fly with the budget airline.
At the airport, travellers are encouraged to use automated bag drops or check in using a screen.
Passengers can bring one item of hand luggage which must be 56cm x 45cm x 25cm including handles and wheels.
Luggage which weighs less than 15kg can be checked in online for between £6.99 and £34.99, depending on the flight
Luggage weighing between 15kg and 23kg costs from £9.49 to £37.49 to check in online.
At the bag drop desk, it will set you back £40 or an even more eye-watering £50 at the boarding gate - so it's worth doing online if you can.
But you can still bring on hand luggage, as officials ask people to minimise it if possible.
(Image: Getty Images)
British Airways
The airline allows free checked in luggage on all tickets, excluding Hand Luggage Only tickets
It allows 46kg of cabin baggage free of charge on all other tickets.
If you need to check in more, you can calculate the fee here.
Jet2
Passengers can take a suitcase into the cabin for free as long as it measures 56cm x 45cm x 25cm or less, and weighs less than 10kg.
Travellers can check in up to three bags weighing 22kg each.
Fees range between £8 and £45 depending on where you are heading, and when the flight was booked.
If your luggage is over the weight limit, passengers face an extra £12 per kg, with the maximum weight allowed up to 32kg.
(Image: PA)
Ryanair
The outspoken boss of Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, described guidance urging passengers not to take hand luggage as "rubbish."
He said he would continue to recommend that customers “minimise checked in luggage”.
The Irish airline charges up to £17.50 for luggage up to 10kg depending on the flight.
A Ryanair spokesman told Which?:"We are encouraging extra cabin bags because this reduces the risk of Covid-19 compared with the DfT’s idiotic advice to maximise checked-in bags, which pass through eight different sets of hands and significantly increase the risk of Covid-19."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Man City under-23 and under-18 Players of the Year confirmed

It 's not been a bad couple of weeks for Manchester City youngsters Jayden Braaf and Cole Palmer , who have been training with the first team after the academy season was curtailed .
Both players have been rewarded for their performances at youth level with senior call-ups as Pep Guardiola looks for as many options as possible to navigate a hectic fixture schedule .
The Premier League ended the academy season at under-23 level and below , with a decision still to be taken on whether City 's under-18 's can continue their FA Youth Cup run .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the competition they were runners-up in last season .
Gareth Taylor 's under-18 's have already won the Under-18 Premier League Cup after beating Stoke 6-0 in the final , while they were also leading the U18 Premier League North before the pandemic ended the campaign .
Leading that group was Palmer , who has been recognised for his efforts by being named City 's under-18 Player of the Year .
Palmer was a substitute in City 's recent Premier League trip to Chelsea , and continues to train with the first team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , scored a very impressive 15 goals in 14 U18 Premier League appearances , with five assists .
At under-23 level , Braaf has been named City 's Player of the Year after a prolific season which included some eyecatching goals .
Braaf , only 17 but performing well in the U23 age group , scored 11 goals with 3 assists in 27 appearances for City across all competitions - including one goal in three games against Football League opposition in the Checkatrade Trophy .

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It's not been a bad couple of weeks for Manchester City youngsters Jayden Braaf and Cole Palmer, who have been training with the first team after the academy season was curtailed.
Both players have been rewarded for their performances at youth level with senior call-ups as Pep Guardiola looks for as many options as possible to navigate a hectic fixture schedule.
The Premier League ended the academy season at under-23 level and below, with a decision still to be taken on whether City's under-18's can continue their FA Youth Cup run. The young Blues are into the semi-finals of the competition they were runners-up in last season.
Gareth Taylor's under-18's have already won the Under-18 Premier League Cup after beating Stoke 6-0 in the final, while they were also leading the U18 Premier League North before the pandemic ended the campaign.
Leading that group was Palmer, who has been recognised for his efforts by being named City's under-18 Player's Player of the Year. Palmer was a substitute in City's recent Premier League trip to Chelsea, and continues to train with the first team.
Palmer, City's under-18 captain, scored a very impressive 15 goals in 14 U18 Premier League appearances, with five assists.
Midfielder James McAtee won the U18 Player of the Year award.
At under-23 level, Braaf has been named City's Player's Player of the Year after a prolific season which included some eyecatching goals.
Braaf, only 17 but performing well in the U23 age group, scored 11 goals with 3 assists in 27 appearances for City across all competitions - including one goal in three games against Football League opposition in the Checkatrade Trophy.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who has featured for the first team on a number of occasions, won the EDS Player of the Year award.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--The scenes in London as crowds pack streets as pubs and bars reopen

As a major easing of lockdown rules saw pubs , restaurants and hairdressers reopen , police in London were confronted with chaotic scenes as thousands of drunk people flocked to Soho flouting social distancing rules .
The chairman of the Police Federation has warned that drunk people are unable to properly socially distance after the pictures emerged of the scenes in the capital on Saturday night .
John Apter said what was “ crystal clear ” is that `` drunk people can't/wo n't socially distance '' as they failed to adhere to one-metre plus social distancing restrictions which remain in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early hours of Sunday , he wrote : `` What was crystal clear is that drunk people can ’ t/won ’ t socially distance .
`` It was a busy night but the shift managed to cope .
I know other areas have had issues with officers being assaulted .
Now heading home , to those still on shift please stay safe . ''
There was disorder in north Nottinghamshire too , where four people were arrested and several pubs decided to close after alcohol related anti-social behaviour .
Nottinghamshire Police said three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , plus two in Arnold and Newark closed .
Inspector Craig Berry said : “ Officers were quickly on the scene to deal with a number of alcohol related anti-social behaviour reports including a smashed window and minor assault .
`` As a result four arrests were made by officers and we supported licensees who chose to close their own premises .
“ No pubs have been closed by the police .
“ We ’ d like to thank the majority of the public who have acted responsibly throughout Saturday , especially whilst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” In London , Rafal Liszewski , a store manager at Clonezone on Soho ’ s Old Compton Street described crowds in the area on Saturday night after pubs were allowed to trade again as `` out of control ” .
“ Saturday started very easy .
But you could feel tension in the air , ” the 36-year-old told the Press Association .
“ Around 1pm crowds started to arrive… quickly everything got out of control and by 8-9 pm it was a proper street party with people dancing and drinking .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ nobody respected social distancing… to be honest with that many people on one street it was physically impossible.
” Mr Liszewski , who is originally from Poland but now lives in Finchley , estimated there was between 2,000 and 3,000 on the street but his shop was only allowing seven customers at a time .
England 's Chief Medical Officer , Professor Chris Whitty has warned that the pandemic is `` a long way from gone '' as he urged the public to follow social distancing rules as pubs and restaurants reopened .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ None of us believe , and I ’ m sure nobody watching this believes , this is a risk-free next step .
It is absolutely not , that is why we have to be really serious about it .
“ There ’ s no doubt these are environments whose principal job it is to bring people together , that ’ s a great thing to do socially but it ’ s also a great thing from the virus ’ s point of view .
“ Therefore , we do have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach to try and maintain social distancing whilst also enjoying pubs.
” Prime Minister Boris Johnson and government experts urged people to stick to the rules to avoid creating a second wave of coronavirus .
He warned the public it `` must not let them down '' by being complacent about social distancing and he said the government would `` not hesitate '' to reimpose lockdown restrictions if the number of coronavirus cases began to rise again .

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As a major easing of lockdown rules saw pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopen, police in London were confronted with chaotic scenes as thousands of drunk people flocked to Soho flouting social distancing rules.
The chairman of the Police Federation has warned that drunk people are unable to properly socially distance after the pictures emerged of the scenes in the capital on Saturday night.
John Apter said what was “crystal clear” is that "drunk people can't/won't socially distance" as they failed to adhere to one-metre plus social distancing restrictions which remain in place.
In a tweet in the early hours of Sunday, he wrote: "What was crystal clear is that drunk people can’t/won’t socially distance.
"It was a busy night but the shift managed to cope. I know other areas have had issues with officers being assaulted. Now heading home, to those still on shift please stay safe."
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There was disorder in north Nottinghamshire too, where four people were arrested and several pubs decided to close after alcohol related anti-social behaviour.
Nottinghamshire Police said three pubs in Mansfield and Sutton in Ashfield, plus two in Arnold and Newark closed.
Inspector Craig Berry said: “Officers were quickly on the scene to deal with a number of alcohol related anti-social behaviour reports including a smashed window and minor assault.
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"As a result four arrests were made by officers and we supported licensees who chose to close their own premises.
“No pubs have been closed by the police.
“We’d like to thank the majority of the public who have acted responsibly throughout Saturday, especially whilst watching the much-anticipated Derby v Forest match.”
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In London, Rafal Liszewski, a store manager at Clonezone on Soho’s Old Compton Street described crowds in the area on Saturday night after pubs were allowed to trade again as "out of control”.
“Saturday started very easy. But you could feel tension in the air,” the 36-year-old told the Press Association.
“Around 1pm crowds started to arrive… quickly everything got out of control and by 8-9 pm it was a proper street party with people dancing and drinking.
“Barely anyone was wearing masks and nobody respected social distancing… to be honest with that many people on one street it was physically impossible.”
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Mr Liszewski, who is originally from Poland but now lives in Finchley, estimated there was between 2,000 and 3,000 on the street but his shop was only allowing seven customers at a time.
England's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty has warned that the pandemic is "a long way from gone" as he urged the public to follow social distancing rules as pubs and restaurants reopened.
Speaking on Friday, Professor Whitty said: “None of us believe, and I’m sure nobody watching this believes, this is a risk-free next step. It is absolutely not, that is why we have to be really serious about it.
“There’s no doubt these are environments whose principal job it is to bring people together, that’s a great thing to do socially but it’s also a great thing from the virus’s point of view.
“Therefore, we do have to have a really clear and really disciplined approach to try and maintain social distancing whilst also enjoying pubs.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and government experts urged people to stick to the rules to avoid creating a second wave of coronavirus.
He warned the public it "must not let them down" by being complacent about social distancing and he said the government would "not hesitate" to reimpose lockdown restrictions if the number of coronavirus cases began to rise again.
Mr Johnson said targeted local measures would replace blanket national lockdowns.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Kanye West tweets that he's 'running for US president in 2020'

Kanye West has said he is running to become president of the United States .
The rap superstar made the announcement on Twitter on US Independence Day , July 4 .
The brief message read : `` We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God , unifying our vision and building our future .
`` I am running for president of the United States £2020VISION .
@ The announcement comes amid a flurry of activity for the musician , having announced new album God 's Country earlier this week , and that he is bringing his Yeezy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Gap .
Kim Kardashian West , his wife , reposted the message with a US flag emoji while SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk posted `` You have my full support ! ''
It is not the first time West has suggested he would run for the White House .
In a lengthy speech at the 2015 Video Music Awards after winning the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award , he said : `` It 's about ideas , people who believe in truth .
And yes , as you probably could have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 to run for president . ''
The 43-year-old previously sported a Make America Great Again hat and has spoken of his support for current president Donald Trump .
After meeting Mr Trump in December 2016 , the Gold Digger star appeared to postpone his plans for a political career when he tweeted '£2024 ' .

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Kanye West has said he is running to become president of the United States.
The rap superstar made the announcement on Twitter on US Independence Day, July 4.
The brief message read: "We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future.
"I am running for president of the United States £2020VISION.@
The announcement comes amid a flurry of activity for the musician, having announced new album God's Country earlier this week, and that he is bringing his Yeezy fashion line - minus the footwear - to Gap.
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Kim Kardashian West, his wife, reposted the message with a US flag emoji while SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk posted "You have my full support!"
It is not the first time West has suggested he would run for the White House.
In a lengthy speech at the 2015 Video Music Awards after winning the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, he said: "It's about ideas, people who believe in truth. And yes, as you probably could have guessed.
"I have decided in 2020 to run for president."
The 43-year-old previously sported a Make America Great Again hat and has spoken of his support for current president Donald Trump.
After meeting Mr Trump in December 2016, the Gold Digger star appeared to postpone his plans for a political career when he tweeted '£2024'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Man United morning headlines as summer transfer plans change

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday , 5 July .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named four players who have been unlucky not to be included in his recent starting line-ups .
United have named the same starting XI for three league matches in succession - bringing the club three victories , each by a margin of three goals .
However , Solskjaer has named four players - Scott McTominay , Fred , Brandon Williams and Daniel James - as unlucky not to have been included in those line-ups .
`` We have stated the same XI the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` One is because of good form and two , they do create a nice unit and attacking threat .
`` But we have got other players .
It 's so difficult for me to leave Scott [ McTominay ] and Fred out the team and Brandon [ Williams ] and Dan James out .
We 've got players who deserve to play , but we will need everyone .
`` We 've got so many games coming up in a short space of time but [ Greenwood , Rashford and Martial ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has played a starring role since the Premier League ’ s restart and stole the headlines on Saturday .
The teenager netted two stunning strikes in the 5-2 win over Bournemouth to take him up to eight Premier League strikes for the season in just seven matches .
Saturday was the first time the 18-year-old had started successive league matches and , along with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial , appears to have completed the attacking trident .
As highlighted by the , there is no longer a need to sign a first-choice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s development .
Odion Ighalo was the ideal short-term signing to provide regular back-up and a similar player will probably be acquired if he departs this summer .
Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes believes the club ’ s transfer plans have changed in recent times .
The former midfield maestro has urged United to invest this summer but claims that only ‘ two or three ’ additions are needed .
United are on a 16-game unbeaten streak in all competitions - winning 13 of those - but Scholes has warned his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There is a big gap to close , there ’ s no doubt about that , '' Scholes told ahead of Saturday ’ s clash with Bournemouth .
`` The points difference is ridiculous and the quality of Man City obviously is there for everyone to see .
`` I really don ’ t think they are a million miles away .
I know we spoke about four or five players but I think it ’ s two or three now .
`` I think you are looking at a centre-forward , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre-half to play next to [ Harry ] Maguire .
`` Look , I think [ Victor ] Lindelof has done alright but I just think Maguire with his lack of pace at times ( can get caught ) .
`` If he ’ s got a really dominant centre-half next to him like a Rio Ferdinand or Jaap Stam who bullies centre-forwards I think that would be a big help to the team . ''

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Solskjaer names four unlucky players
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named four players who have been unlucky not to be included in his recent starting line-ups.
United have named the same starting XI for three league matches in succession - bringing the club three victories, each by a margin of three goals.
However, Solskjaer has named four players - Scott McTominay, Fred, Brandon Williams and Daniel James - as unlucky not to have been included in those line-ups.
"We have stated the same XI the three games," Solskjaer said. "One is because of good form and two, they do create a nice unit and attacking threat.
"But we have got other players. It's so difficult for me to leave Scott [McTominay] and Fred out the team and Brandon [Williams] and Dan James out. We've got players who deserve to play, but we will need everyone.
"We've got so many games coming up in a short space of time but [Greenwood, Rashford and Martial] have done fantastic."
Greenwood changes transfer plans
Mason Greenwood has played a starring role since the Premier League’s restart and stole the headlines on Saturday.
The teenager netted two stunning strikes in the 5-2 win over Bournemouth to take him up to eight Premier League strikes for the season in just seven matches.
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Saturday was the first time the 18-year-old had started successive league matches and, along with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, appears to have completed the attacking trident.
As highlighted by the MEN , there is no longer a need to sign a first-choice forward player as this could block Greenwood’s development.
Odion Ighalo was the ideal short-term signing to provide regular back-up and a similar player will probably be acquired if he departs this summer.
Scholes on United’s changing plans
Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes believes the club’s transfer plans have changed in recent times.
The former midfield maestro has urged United to invest this summer but claims that only ‘two or three’ additions are needed.
United are on a 16-game unbeaten streak in all competitions - winning 13 of those - but Scholes has warned his former club not to let up.
"There is a big gap to close, there’s no doubt about that," Scholes told BBC Radio 5 live ahead of Saturday’s clash with Bournemouth. "The points difference is ridiculous and the quality of Man City obviously is there for everyone to see.
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"I really don’t think they are a million miles away. I know we spoke about four or five players but I think it’s two or three now.
"I think you are looking at a centre-forward, a really classy goalscorer and possibly a centre-half to play next to [Harry] Maguire.
"Look, I think [Victor] Lindelof has done alright but I just think Maguire with his lack of pace at times (can get caught).
"If he’s got a really dominant centre-half next to him like a Rio Ferdinand or Jaap Stam who bullies centre-forwards I think that would be a big help to the team."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Man City morning headlines as Lionel Messi transfer backed

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday , 5 July .
Former Barcelona and Brazil star Rivaldo believes Lionel Messi could be tempted by a move to Manchester City .
The Argentine is out of contract at the Camp Nou next year and is reportedly unhappy with the club he has spent his whole career at .
City have long been mentioned as a possible destination for Messi due to his links with Guardiola , who managed him during his time with the Spanish giants .
`` If he is considering leaving the club , then something must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room and perhaps he is tired with all the constant problems that have surrounded the club in the last few months , '' Rivaldo told Betfair , via the .
`` When Messi 's contract ends , he will be 34 , but with his class I think he could still easily play in Premier League .
`` It will be sad to see him leaving Barcelona once his contract ends eventually , but I still hope that he can stay for now .
`` Despite his connection to the club , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants and reuniting with Pep Guardiola at City will be tempting for him , as the two of them formed a great coach and player partnership at Barca . ''
City ’ s 4-0 victory over Liverpool should not be overplayed but the level of performance is a boost ahead of next month ’ s Champions League .
Pep Guardiola ’ s side take on Real Madrid in the second leg of their round of 16 tie , with the Citizens holding a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in the Spanish capital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liga but City ’ s dominant win over Liverpool laid down a marker in terms of their level of performance .
`` It is important for us when you beat these kind of opponents like Liverpool - the best team in England - to give us a message for ourselves to say we can do it , we can come back like we were , '' said Guardiola , as cited by the .
`` Even when we lost in Anfield we played in quite similar way to today in terms of personality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with incredible courage knowing the quality of the opponent but not being scared and that 's why on Thursday I said to them we have to play .
“ They are an incredible team , fantastic team , maybe the best team in the world right now but we have to show for ourselves to play what we think the best way to play is and we did it .
That is why we are incredibly satisfied . ''
Guardiola has praised Gabriel Jesus and believes the Brazilian is the ideal alternative to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is expected to miss the remainder of the league campaign with a knee injury , but the coach is confident the Brazilian can step up in his stead .
There have been suggestions that the club may seek to sign a striker this year to add competition for Aguero , but Guardiola has outlined the qualities of Jesus .
`` No one can compare to Sergio and what he has done in his career .
He is older than Gabriel .
Gabriel gives us something that is perfect for me and for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carried by the .
`` They are complementary .
What one guy has the other one maybe struggles [ with ] and the other has something that the other struggles [ with ] .
“ Gabriel has something that is unique in the world , he helps us to be more aggressive , he is a fighter and helps us and I remember how many goals we have scored the last four or five games thanks to him .
`` Gabriel has something special for us but it is unfair to compare me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compare players .
We have to adapt his qualities to benefit him and the team . ''

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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 5 July.
Rivaldo tips Messi to City
Former Barcelona and Brazil star Rivaldo believes Lionel Messi could be tempted by a move to Manchester City.
The Argentine is out of contract at the Camp Nou next year and is reportedly unhappy with the club he has spent his whole career at.
City have long been mentioned as a possible destination for Messi due to his links with Guardiola, who managed him during his time with the Spanish giants.
"If he is considering leaving the club, then something mustn't be good in the Barcelona dressing room and perhaps he is tired with all the constant problems that have surrounded the club in the last few months," Rivaldo told Betfair , via the MEN .
"When Messi's contract ends, he will be 34, but with his class I think he could still easily play in Premier League.
"It will be sad to see him leaving Barcelona once his contract ends eventually, but I still hope that he can stay for now.
"Despite his connection to the club, he has the right to move if he wants and reuniting with Pep Guardiola at City will be tempting for him, as the two of them formed a great coach and player partnership at Barca."
Liverpool win boosts City ahead of Real Madrid
City’s 4-0 victory over Liverpool should not be overplayed but the level of performance is a boost ahead of next month’s Champions League.
Pep Guardiola’s side take on Real Madrid in the second leg of their round of 16 tie, with the Citizens holding a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in the Spanish capital.
Madrid lead the way in La Liga but City’s dominant win over Liverpool laid down a marker in terms of their level of performance.
"It is important for us when you beat these kind of opponents like Liverpool - the best team in England - to give us a message for ourselves to say we can do it, we can come back like we were," said Guardiola, as cited by the MEN .
"Even when we lost in Anfield we played in quite similar way to today in terms of personality. I admire the way we play with incredible courage knowing the quality of the opponent but not being scared and that's why on Thursday I said to them we have to play.
“They are an incredible team, fantastic team, maybe the best team in the world right now but we have to show for ourselves to play what we think the best way to play is and we did it. That is why we are incredibly satisfied."
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Pep defends 'unique' Gabriel Jesus
Guardiola has praised Gabriel Jesus and believes the Brazilian is the ideal alternative to Sergio Aguero at the club.
Aguero is expected to miss the remainder of the league campaign with a knee injury, but the coach is confident the Brazilian can step up in his stead.
There have been suggestions that the club may seek to sign a striker this year to add competition for Aguero, but Guardiola has outlined the qualities of Jesus.
"No one can compare to Sergio and what he has done in his career. He is older than Gabriel. Gabriel gives us something that is perfect for me and for us," Guardiola said, in quotes carried by the MEN .
"They are complementary. What one guy has the other one maybe struggles [with] and the other has something that the other struggles [with].
“Gabriel has something that is unique in the world, he helps us to be more aggressive, he is a fighter and helps us and I remember how many goals we have scored the last four or five games thanks to him.
"Gabriel has something special for us but it is unfair to compare me as a manager with others, or compare players. We have to adapt his qualities to benefit him and the team."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Hollyoaks star Ashley Taylor Dawson on depression and mental health

It came as a shock for fans of the Channel Four soap Hollyoaks when it became clear that outgoing character Darren Osborne was suffering from depression .
For as long as soap watchers have known Darren , played by Wilmslow actor Ashley Taylor Dawson , he 's been the life and soul of the fictional Hollyoaks village .
But earlier this year it emerged that Darren was in a dark place .
There was a breakthrough when he prepared to take his own life and ended up confiding in his friend Kyle Kelly , who told Darren he also had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffering in silence he also opened up to his partner Mandy Richardson .
Devastatingly Kyle took his own life last month in a harrowing storyline that highlighted suicide being the biggest cause of death in men under 50 .
Since this storyline has aired actor Ashley has been contacted by fans sharing their own struggles with mental health , and he 's set up a YouTube channel to give a platform to those seeking help .
He thinks mental health is a subject that should be raised at an early age .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been awful – I can ’ t even imagine what that would be like for someone of a younger age , ” explained Ashley .
“ Learning about mental health more through Darren has really made me start to realise that we just don ’ t talk about this enough .
`` Mental health should be something we ’ re openly discussing from an early age . ''
Today ( Saturday July 4 ) Ashley , who has played Darren since 1999 , is running a 50km ultramarathon for Galaxy House , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Hospital for children with mental health conditions .
Ashley , who has used running to keep occupied during lockdown , was moved to do the fundraising after his depression storyline “ People still get funny about words like ‘ counselling ’ , ‘ mental health ’ and ‘ depression ’ , '' said the actor , who is the father of three young boys .
“ If something goes wrong with your car you get it sorted because you know something dangerous might happen later on if you don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t have that same attitude when it comes to our minds.
” Ashley has been an avid supporter of Royal Manchester Children ’ s Hospital for years and is a patron of the Royal Manchester Children ’ s Hospital Charity .
Last year took part in the charity ’ s daredevil challenge Humphrey ’ s Heroes Abseil .
This time he 'll raise funds for a 12-bed inpatient unit which has living and dining facilities as well as therapy rooms and outdoor spaces .
He said : “ I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contacted me since Darren ’ s depression storyline started .
`` Even people who don ’ t watch the show much have contacted me to say they have connected with it and opened up to me .
`` And people I ’ ve known for years have told me things which I had no idea about .
It obviously resonates with a lot of people .
“ Everyone is going through a particularly hard time right now .
`` So now more than ever it ’ s important that we look at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better education around mental health issues .
`` I honestly believe that means this should start in schools .
Normalise it while we ’ re young and we will grow up knowing it ’ s perfectly fine to seek help .
“ I know for some there is this old school belief that you have to ‘ be tough ’ but that just makes people think this sort of thing is abnormal .
`` It ’ s not .
And it ’ s okay to not be okay.
” Ashley will be doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend Jay Parlane .
They have only been running together properly since the start of lockdown and the furthest they have ever run is 20km .
Ashley said : “ I ’ ve been asked before to take part in a marathon before but the thought of all that training and running made me feel sick and just sounded horrendous .
“ Since the lockdown I ’ ve found that running has helped me clear my mind when days have been hard and given me the clarity of mind to focus my passion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I wanted to do something to help raise more awareness for mental health and of course support the incredible Royal Manchester Children ’ s Hospital .
“ I ’ ve always been pretty gung-ho about making decisions .
`` In my head I just thought if I ’ m going to spend that many hours running anyway , instead of doing a marathon why not just do an ultramarathon .
`` Yes , I know , think before you open your mouth Ash !
Doh !
`` But I ’ m doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
“ Now the charity is involved it is really important to me so now there is no backing out .
`` I will crawl if I have too ! ''
Jay and Ashley chose July 4 to tie in the NHS birthday weekend marking 72 years of the NHS .
The duo are raising money for the children ’ s hospital as it ’ s one of 10 hospitals that form the largest NHS Trust in the country , Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust .
One of the other hospitals in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital – the birthplace of the NHS .
The pair have set up a JustGiving Page justgiving.com/fundraising/ashandjay and they aim to raise £7,200 to tie the event in with the 72nd birthday theme .

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It came as a shock for fans of the Channel Four soap Hollyoaks when it became clear that outgoing character Darren Osborne was suffering from depression.
For as long as soap watchers have known Darren, played by Wilmslow actor Ashley Taylor Dawson, he's been the life and soul of the fictional Hollyoaks village.
But earlier this year it emerged that Darren was in a dark place.
There was a breakthrough when he prepared to take his own life and ended up confiding in his friend Kyle Kelly, who told Darren he also had a history of depression.
(Image: Getty Images)
And after suffering in silence he also opened up to his partner Mandy Richardson.
Devastatingly Kyle took his own life last month in a harrowing storyline that highlighted suicide being the biggest cause of death in men under 50.
Since this storyline has aired actor Ashley has been contacted by fans sharing their own struggles with mental health, and he's set up a YouTube channel to give a platform to those seeking help.
He thinks mental health is a subject that should be raised at an early age.
“What Darren has been going through has been awful – I can’t even imagine what that would be like for someone of a younger age,” explained Ashley.
“Learning about mental health more through Darren has really made me start to realise that we just don’t talk about this enough.
"Mental health should be something we’re openly discussing from an early age."
Today (Saturday July 4) Ashley, who has played Darren since 1999, is running a 50km ultramarathon for Galaxy House, an inpatient centre at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for children with mental health conditions.
Ashley, who has used running to keep occupied during lockdown, was moved to do the fundraising after his depression storyline
(Image: Ashley Taylor Dawson Instagram)
“People still get funny about words like ‘counselling’, ‘mental health’ and ‘depression’," said the actor, who is the father of three young boys.
“If something goes wrong with your car you get it sorted because you know something dangerous might happen later on if you don’t.
"But for some reason we don’t have that same attitude when it comes to our minds.”
Ashley has been an avid supporter of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for years and is a patron of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.
(Image: Ashley Taylor Dawson Instagram)
Last year took part in the charity’s daredevil challenge Humphrey’s Heroes Abseil.
This time he'll raise funds for a 12-bed inpatient unit which has living and dining facilities as well as therapy rooms and outdoor spaces.
He said: “I’ve been overwhelmed by the people who have contacted me since Darren’s depression storyline started. "Even people who don’t watch the show much have contacted me to say they have connected with it and opened up to me.
"And people I’ve known for years have told me things which
I had no idea about. It obviously resonates with a lot of people.
“Everyone is going through a particularly hard time right now.
"So now more than ever it’s important that we look at the issue and how we can all get better education around mental health issues.
"I honestly believe that means this should start in schools. Normalise it while we’re young and we will grow up knowing it’s perfectly fine to seek help.
(Image: Ashley Taylor Dawson Instagram)
“I know for some there is this old school belief that you have to ‘be tough’ but that just makes people think this sort of thing is abnormal.
"It’s not. And it’s okay to not be okay.”
Ashley will be doing the ultramarathon run around Cheshire with his friend Jay Parlane.
They have only been running together properly since the start of lockdown and the furthest they have ever run is 20km.
Ashley said: “I’ve been asked before to take part in a marathon before but the thought of all that training and running made me feel sick and just sounded horrendous.
“Since the lockdown I’ve found that running has helped me clear my mind when days have been hard and given me the clarity of mind to focus my passion and energy in the right direction.
“I wanted to do something to help raise more awareness for mental health and of course support the incredible Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
“I’ve always been pretty gung-ho about making decisions.
"In my head I just thought if I’m going to spend that many hours running anyway, instead of doing a marathon why not just do an ultramarathon.
"Yes, I know, think before you open your mouth Ash! Doh!
"But I’m doing it now and that’s that!
“Now the charity is involved it is really important to me so now there is no backing out.
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"I will crawl if I have too!"
Jay and Ashley chose July 4 to tie in the NHS birthday weekend marking 72 years of the NHS.
The duo are raising money for the children’s hospital as it’s one of 10 hospitals that form the largest NHS Trust in the country, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
One of the other hospitals in the trust’s family is Trafford General Hospital – the birthplace of the NHS.
The pair have set up a JustGiving Page justgiving.com/fundraising/ashandjay and they aim to raise £7,200 to tie the event in with the 72nd birthday theme.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Man United handed Kai Havertz transfer boost by Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has handed Manchester United a huge summer transfer boost by ruling his club out of the running for Kai Havertz .
German international Havertz is attracting plenty of interest ahead of the summer transfer window with United one side exploring the possibility of a deal .
MEN Sport reported last month Havertz is open to a move to the Premier League but views Champions League football as a 'huge desire ' when it comes to selecting his next club .
Havertz finished his domestic season as a runner-up in the German cup final on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost 4-2 against Bayern Munich , but is still expected to feature when the Europa League resumes next month .
Bayern Munich had been considered the favourites to sign Havertz at the end of the season but now Rummenigge has ruled his side out of a summer deal after they concluded a move for Leroy Sane earlier in the week .
“ I say very clearly , financially a transfer for Havertz will not be possible this year , '' Rummenigge told Sport1 .
“ It ’ s my wish for ( Bayer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one more year in Leverkusen .
”

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Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has handed Manchester United a huge summer transfer boost by ruling his club out of the running for Kai Havertz.
German international Havertz is attracting plenty of interest ahead of the summer transfer window with United one side exploring the possibility of a deal.
MEN Sport reported last month Havertz is open to a move to the Premier League but views Champions League football as a 'huge desire' when it comes to selecting his next club.
Havertz finished his domestic season as a runner-up in the German cup final on Saturday night, netting a penalty as Leverkusen lost 4-2 against Bayern Munich, but is still expected to feature when the Europa League resumes next month.
Bayern Munich had been considered the favourites to sign Havertz at the end of the season but now Rummenigge has ruled his side out of a summer deal after they concluded a move for Leroy Sane earlier in the week.
“I say very clearly, financially a transfer for Havertz will not be possible this year," Rummenigge told Sport1 .
“It’s my wish for (Bayer chief) Rudi Voller that he stays one more year in Leverkusen.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-05--Mancunians enjoy their first Saturday night out since lockdown - pictures

Boozers were allowed to open their doors again for the first time in nearly four months , on a day dubbed 'Super Saturday' Mancunians enjoyed their first night out in the city since the lockdown was imposed .
Pubs were allowed to re-open for the first time on a day dubbed 'Super Saturday ' , after they were forced to close almost four months ago , in response to the coronavirus crisis .
Venues across the city had worked hard to make sure their re-openings were done in a safe way .
Outdoor areas proved popular across the city , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gay Village .
Tables and chairs were set up outside on Canal Street , while Thomas Street and Stevenson Square also proved popular with drinkers .
Bus stops were even used as makeshift shelters from the rain .
Many venues operated an appointment system , to ensure their venues did not become too crowded .
M.E.N .
reporter Charlotte Dobson spent the night with city centre police who oversaw the re-opening of pubs .
She reported that although the city was not as busy as it would be on a normal Saturday night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make the most of the restrictions being eased , despite the inclement Manchester weather .
Early in the night , GMP 's Inspector Sean O ’ Connor said there had been a 'positive ' atmosphere across the city .
While some pubs re-opened , others remained closed because they are n't big enough to comply with social distancing , or felt the limited capacity would not make financial sense .
But many kept one tradition of a night out in Manchester alive , by going for a takeaway before heading home .

Boozers were allowed to open their doors again for the first time in nearly four months, on a day dubbed 'Super Saturday'
Mancunians enjoyed their first night out in the city since the lockdown was imposed.
Pubs were allowed to re-open for the first time on a day dubbed 'Super Saturday', after they were forced to close almost four months ago, in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Venues across the city had worked hard to make sure their re-openings were done in a safe way.
Outdoor areas proved popular across the city, including in the Northern Quarter and the Gay Village.
Tables and chairs were set up outside on Canal Street, while Thomas Street and Stevenson Square also proved popular with drinkers.
Bus stops were even used as makeshift shelters from the rain.
Many venues operated an appointment system, to ensure their venues did not become too crowded.
M.E.N. reporter Charlotte Dobson spent the night with city centre police who oversaw the re-opening of pubs.
She reported that although the city was not as busy as it would be on a normal Saturday night, plenty of people had come out to make the most of the restrictions being eased, despite the inclement Manchester weather.
Early in the night, GMP's Inspector Sean O’Connor said there had been a 'positive' atmosphere across the city.
While some pubs re-opened, others remained closed because they aren't big enough to comply with social distancing, or felt the limited capacity would not make financial sense.
Nightclubs remain shut for the foreseeable future.
But many kept one tradition of a night out in Manchester alive, by going for a takeaway before heading home.