themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--What all families need to know before children go back to school

The government has issued advice to families and teachers ahead of all children going back to school in a few weeks .
The advice includes guidance for students unhappy with their summer grades , high school exams , new compulsory assessments for primary school children and key curriculum changes .
The usual rules of compulsory school attendance and no holidays during school time will come back into play from September ( unless children are shielding/exempt ) and this will be enforced by local councils .
Here ’ s what families need to know ahead of the autumn term starting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their grades , either in GCSEs or A Levels , will be able to sit proper exams if they want a chance to change their results .
Additional A Level exams will be available to take in October and GCSEs will be available to take in November .
Anyone who wants to sit the exams needs to register no later than September 4 for A Levels and September 18 for GCSEs ( except English and Maths , for which the deadline is October 4 ) .
Students should speak to their teachers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government has introduced new , compulsory assessments for all pupils starting Year 6 in September 2020 .
The tests are due to take place in summer 2021 and the aim is to assess how much learning children have lost this year as a result of COVID-19 as well as preparing them for the transition to high school .
The assessments will be for Year 6 pupils in all schools across the country .
On its website , the government said : “ Children and young people have missed a critical period of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the majority of pupils to control the spread of coronavirus .
“ It is vital that we better understand the impact of coronavirus on children ’ s education and give support to schools that need it the most .
To support this , we are planning for statutory primary assessments for those going into Year 6 in September to take place in summer 2021.
” The government has made some changes to the national curriculum and highlighted changes to how teachers should conduct lessons in certain subjects .
Subjects most affected are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which the government said will need to be taught differently to keep people safe .
Exactly how teaching in these subjects should be managed was not made clear on the government website .
But the government did say it expects schools and colleges to return to a full timetable with all subjects previously on offer back up and running again from September .
Wearing face masks will not be mandatory for children and young people at schools , colleges , nurseries or childminders – but individual schools may impose their own rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of education , everyone is expected to wear a face covering , unless they are officially exempt .
The government expects all school and college kitchens and canteens to be fully open ready for the start of the autumn term .
It said food should be provided to all pupils that want it – including those eligible for free schools means and universal infant free school meals .
Educational school trips are now allowed to resume , but only if trips are within the UK .
Overnight stays are advised against , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible to reduce risk .
After school and holiday clubs are now allowed to reopen for children of all ages .
The government just advises that families consider limiting the number of different environments they send their children to for after school/holiday care .
All schools are expected to make their own decisions on uniform , but the government has encouraged a return to normality and for any school uniforms to be reinstated .
School inspections by education watchdog Ofsted were suspended during the pandemic .
But routine inspections are due to begin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the meantime , inspection officers are due to visit a random selection of schools , colleges , nurseries and childminders to talk through how they ’ re supporting children and young people coming back to education .
Read more of today 's top stories here These visits won ’ t result in any graded ratings .
For more information and resources , including mental health support for children and young people in their move back into education , visit the government website here .

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The government has issued advice to families and teachers ahead of all children going back to school in a few weeks.
The advice includes guidance for students unhappy with their summer grades, high school exams, new compulsory assessments for primary school children and key curriculum changes.
The usual rules of compulsory school attendance and no holidays during school time will come back into play from September (unless children are shielding/exempt) and this will be enforced by local councils.
Here’s what families need to know ahead of the autumn term starting in September.
GCSE and A Level Exams
High school students unhappy with their grades, either in GCSEs or A Levels, will be able to sit proper exams if they want a chance to change their results.
Additional A Level exams will be available to take in October and GCSEs will be available to take in November.
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Anyone who wants to sit the exams needs to register no later than September 4 for A Levels and September 18 for GCSEs (except English and Maths, for which the deadline is October 4).
Students should speak to their teachers and schools to arrange exam entries.
Assessments for Year 6 students
Compulsory assessments (SATs) for all pupils will go ahead as normal for Year 6 starting in September 2020.
The tests are due to take place in summer 2021 and the government aim to assess how much learning children have lost this year as a result of COVID-19 as well as preparing them for the transition to high school.
The assessments will be for Year 6 pupils in all schools across the country as usual.
On its website, the government said: “Children and young people have missed a critical period of their education due to schools having to close to the majority of pupils to control the spread of coronavirus.
“It is vital that we better understand the impact of coronavirus on children’s education and give support to schools that need it the most. To support this, we are planning for statutory primary assessments for those going into Year 6 in September to take place in summer 2021.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Curriculum changes
The government has made some changes to the national curriculum and highlighted changes to how teachers should conduct lessons in certain subjects.
Subjects most affected are likely to be Physical Education and Music, which the government said will need to be taught differently to keep people safe.
Exactly how teaching in these subjects should be managed was not made clear on the government website.
But the government did say it expects schools and colleges to return to a full timetable with all subjects previously on offer back up and running again from September.
Face masks
Wearing face masks will not be mandatory for children and young people at schools, colleges, nurseries or childminders – but individual schools may impose their own rules.
When travelling to and from places of education, everyone is expected to wear a face covering, unless they are officially exempt.
School meals
The government expects all school and college kitchens and canteens to be fully open ready for the start of the autumn term.
It said food should be provided to all pupils that want it – including those eligible for free schools means and universal infant free school meals.
School trips
Educational school trips are now allowed to resume, but only if trips are within the UK.
Overnight stays are advised against, but schools are expected to take all measures possible to reduce risk.
After school clubs
After school and holiday clubs are now allowed to reopen for children of all ages.
The government just advises that families consider limiting the number of different environments they send their children to for after school/holiday care.
School uniforms
All schools are expected to make their own decisions on uniform, but the government has encouraged a return to normality and for any school uniforms to be reinstated.
School inspections
School inspections by education watchdog Ofsted were suspended during the pandemic.
But routine inspections are due to begin again for all schools from January 2021.
In the meantime, inspection officers are due to visit a random selection of schools, colleges, nurseries and childminders to talk through how they’re supporting children and young people coming back to education.
These visits won’t result in any graded ratings.
For more information and resources, including mental health support for children and young people in their move back into education, visit the government website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--This is the man who died in horror Mercedes crash

A man who died in a horror crash in Leigh has been named locally as Mark Taylor .
Police were called to reports a Mercedes A200 had driven straight over a roundabout and into some trees at around 11pm on Saturday ( August 22 ) .
The vehicle had been driving along on the East Lancs Road before approaching a roundabout at the junction of Warrington Road , known locally as the Greyhound roundabout .
Mr Taylor , 30 , who was a passenger in the car at the time , was tragically pronounced dead at the scene .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving .
GMP are now asking anyone with any information or video footage to get in touch with police .
Police Constable Karl Horner , of GMP ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : `` Our thoughts are with the man ’ s family at this dreadful time .
`` They are being supported by specialist officers while our investigations continue .
`` It ’ s vital that anyone with information , who witnessed the crash or saw the car prior to the collision gets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask that anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage that can assist us contact police . ''
Anyone with information can call police on 0161 856 4741 or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A man who died in a horror crash in Leigh has been named locally as Mark Taylor.
Police were called to reports a Mercedes A200 had driven straight over a roundabout and into some trees at around 11pm on Saturday (August 22).
The vehicle had been driving along on the East Lancs Road before approaching a roundabout at the junction of Warrington Road, known locally as the Greyhound roundabout.
Mr Taylor, 30, who was a passenger in the car at the time, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
A 29-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
GMP are now asking anyone with any information or video footage to get in touch with police.
Bolton Coroners' Court has been handed a file.
Police Constable Karl Horner, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this dreadful time.
"They are being supported by specialist officers while our investigations continue.
"It’s vital that anyone with information, who witnessed the crash or saw the car prior to the collision gets in touch.
"We would also ask that anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage that can assist us contact police."
Anyone with information can call police on 0161 856 4741 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--The very latest coronavirus figures for each Greater Manchester borough

Greater Manchester has seen the lowest number in cases of coronavirus since July 28 , local data shows .
Figures released today ( August 24 ) show that cases are continuing to fall in eight out of the 10 boroughs in the week ending August 21 .
The infection rate is trending downwards week-on-week in Oldham , Trafford , Salford , Stockport , and Bolton .
Rates are calculated up to three days ago - Friday August 21 - because of the delay in reporting cases .
In the week ending August 21 , there were 805 cases of Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester was placed under tighter lockdown measures .
The number of cases in Bolton has halved in the space of a week , dropping from 84 at the week ending August 15 to 37 in the week ending August 21 .
Bolton 's infection rate is still classed as 'green ' at just 12.9 cases per 100,000 population .
In Oldham , where further measures around household mixing have been implemented , the infection rate alert level remains at red .
But the rate is falling , with 144 cases in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fall by 36 per cent cases in the last seven days .
Werneth remains the borough 's coronavirus hotspot , with 30 cases in the week between August 14 and August 20 .
In both Bury and Wigan , the number of cases have risen by two week-on-week , to 63 and 36 respectively in the week ending August 21 .
The infection rate in Bury is rising , having reached 30.9 on August 20 , and 32.99 by August 21 .
In Stockport , cases are falling at a rate of 39 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recorded in the last seven days .
Cases in Trafford and Salford are also falling rapidly , at a rate of 35 per cent and 26 per cent respectively , week-on-week .
There were 89 new cases of coronavirus recorded in Greater Manchester today ( August 24 ) .
At the end of last month , the government announced that residents across Greater Manchester would not be able to meet people from different households indoors .
After concerns about increasing rates in Oldham , people across the town are no longer able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even outside in public places such as parks .
Mayor of Greater Manchester , Andy Burnham , has said that the coronavirus restrictions across the boroughs are working , and that infection rates are starting to 'move in the right direction . '
`` I think we are beginning to see the numbers move in the right direction and that includes Oldham , which saw a noticeable fall in the number of cases this week , and we have begun to see falls in other Greater Manchester boroughs as well , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We had the restrictions introduced about three weeks ago and I would say we have begun to see these restrictions are now working , so fingers crossed we can see more boroughs released from these measures soon .
`` But on the whole we think it was right to put these restrictions in and hopefully people can see now they were put in for a good reason . ''
The number of people who have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus has also continued to stay very low during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The government has indicated that it will take action to impose local restrictions wherever infection rates start to rise .

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Greater Manchester has seen the lowest number in cases of coronavirus since July 28, local data shows.
Figures released today (August 24) show that cases are continuing to fall in eight out of the 10 boroughs in the week ending August 21.
The infection rate is trending downwards week-on-week in Oldham, Trafford, Salford, Stockport, and Bolton.
Rates are calculated up to three days ago - Friday August 21 - because of the delay in reporting cases.
In the week ending August 21, there were 805 cases of Covid-19, which is the lowest number since Greater Manchester was placed under tighter lockdown measures.
The number of cases in Bolton has halved in the space of a week, dropping from 84 at the week ending August 15 to 37 in the week ending August 21.
Bolton's infection rate is still classed as 'green' at just 12.9 cases per 100,000 population.
In Oldham, where further measures around household mixing have been implemented, the infection rate alert level remains at red.
But the rate is falling, with 144 cases in the week ending August, 21 - a fall by 36 per cent cases in the last seven days.
Werneth remains the borough's coronavirus hotspot, with 30 cases in the week between August 14 and August 20.
In both Bury and Wigan, the number of cases have risen by two week-on-week, to 63 and 36 respectively in the week ending August 21.
The infection rate in Bury is rising, having reached 30.9 on August 20, and 32.99 by August 21.
In Stockport, cases are falling at a rate of 39 per cent week-on-week, with 39 cases recorded in the last seven days.
Cases in Trafford and Salford are also falling rapidly, at a rate of 35 per cent and 26 per cent respectively, week-on-week.
There were 89 new cases of coronavirus recorded in Greater Manchester today (August 24).
At the end of last month, the government announced that residents across Greater Manchester would not be able to meet people from different households indoors.
After concerns about increasing rates in Oldham, people across the town are no longer able to meet with members of other households anywhere, even outside in public places such as parks.
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has said that the coronavirus restrictions across the boroughs are working, and that infection rates are starting to 'move in the right direction.'
"I think we are beginning to see the numbers move in the right direction and that includes Oldham, which saw a noticeable fall in the number of cases this week, and we have begun to see falls in other Greater Manchester boroughs as well," Mr Burnham told the BBC on Sunday.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"We had the restrictions introduced about three weeks ago and I would say we have begun to see these restrictions are now working, so fingers crossed we can see more boroughs released from these measures soon.
"But on the whole we think it was right to put these restrictions in and hopefully people can see now they were put in for a good reason."
The number of people who have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus has also continued to stay very low during the recent outbreak of new cases.
The government has indicated that it will take action to impose local restrictions wherever infection rates start to rise.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Man screamed 'f****** s**g and b****' at judge in her own courtroom

A man who launched a shocking foul-mouthed tirade at a judge has been jailed .
He also became violent towards two dock officers , a court heard .
Gorman , from Longsight , admitted being in contempt of court and has now been jailed for three months .
The incident happened when Gorman appeared at Manchester Crown Court for a hearing on August 5 .
Gorman had been on bail , but the judge decided to remand Gorman in custody .
The defendant then launched a volley of 'vicious ' and 'misogynistic ' abuse towards the female judge .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' and a ' f****** bi*** ' , and became violent towards two security officers in the dock .
Gorman was remanded in custody , and on Monday morning he appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court before the same judge .
He and lawyers in the case appeared remotely via video link .
Gorman apologised and admitted being in contempt of court , saying ' I admit that ' after the details of the charge were read to him .
In mitigation , his lawyer Milena Bennett said Gorman , of Richmond Grove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ granted bail again .
Ms Bennett said : `` He wishes to apologise unreservedly to the court for his unwarranted outburst .
Describing Gorman as an 'excitable ' individual , Ms Bennett added : `` He quite evidently lacks consequential thinking skills .
`` This may go some way to explain his behaviour that day . ''
Judge Manley said she accepted that there are sometimes courtroom outbursts because people are at a stressful point in their lives .
The judge told Gorman : `` However , this particular incident was prolonged and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers who were simply doing their job under difficult circumstances . ''
Judge Manley described Gorman 's outburst as 'vicious and misogynistic abuse , that should never be tolerated in society at large and will not be tolerated by this court ' .
`` Such is the seriousness of this contempt of court it must be marked with a period of imprisonment , '' the judge added .

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A man who launched a shocking foul-mouthed tirade at a judge has been jailed.
Nathan Gorman, 29, called Judge Hilary Manley a 'f****** s**g' and a 'f****** bi***'.
He also became violent towards two dock officers, a court heard.
Gorman, from Longsight, admitted being in contempt of court and has now been jailed for three months.
The incident happened when Gorman appeared at Manchester Crown Court for a hearing on August 5.
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Gorman had been on bail, but the judge decided to remand Gorman in custody.
The defendant then launched a volley of 'vicious' and 'misogynistic' abuse towards the female judge.
He called Judge Manley a 'f****** s**g' and a 'f****** bi***', and became violent towards two security officers in the dock.
Gorman was remanded in custody, and on Monday morning he appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court before the same judge.
He and lawyers in the case appeared remotely via video link.
Gorman apologised and admitted being in contempt of court, saying 'I admit that' after the details of the charge were read to him.
In mitigation, his lawyer Milena Bennett said Gorman, of Richmond Grove, Longsight, had expected to be granted bail again.
Ms Bennett said: "He wishes to apologise unreservedly to the court for his unwarranted outburst.
"He reacted extremely inappropriately."
Describing Gorman as an 'excitable' individual, Ms Bennett added: "He quite evidently lacks consequential thinking skills.
"This may go some way to explain his behaviour that day."
Judge Manley said she accepted that there are sometimes courtroom outbursts because people are at a stressful point in their lives.
The judge told Gorman: "However, this particular incident was prolonged and deliberate and involved violent conduct towards dock officers who were simply doing their job under difficult circumstances."
Judge Manley described Gorman's outburst as 'vicious and misogynistic abuse, that should never be tolerated in society at large and will not be tolerated by this court'.
"Such is the seriousness of this contempt of court it must be marked with a period of imprisonment," the judge added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Holiday park worker's open letter to 'rude' holidaymakers who left her in tears

A holiday park worker 's open letter she wrote to 'rude ' holidaymakers has gone viral .
Receptionist Beth Richards said she had been reduced to tears by visitors who were angry at her for attempting to enforce social distancing .
She said they believe Cornwall is `` immune '' from coronavirus as the region still has one of the lowest rates of the virus in the UK .
Beth , of Truro , Cornwall , decided to speak out after hearing others who work in shops , restaurants and other holiday parks have also faced a much higher level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published her message in which she asks people to remember staff are `` humans too '' after a challenging day when several guests at the holiday park where she works left her in floods of tears .
She posted her experience to Facebook with the post now having gone viral , with hundreds of other workers saying they have faced similar heightened levels of abuse .
`` Hi .
I 'm Beth and I 'm a holiday park receptionist here in Cornwall .
`` I am here to clear a few things up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are correct , without you and your custom I may very well be out of a job right now BUT you must remember that without us you would be without a holiday , it ’ s a two way street .
`` 2 .
NOWHERE is 'IMMUNE ' to COVID-19 .
The amount of times I have been told by you that you ’ ve come down to Cornwall because we are immune to it and you just want a break from everything is absurd .
`` 3 .
SOCIAL DISTANCING STILL APPLIES @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not immune and we certainly do not have the capacity in our hospital for you to act like we are .
For your own safety as well as ours , please try and keep your distance .
`` 4 .
WE ARE STILL HUMAN .
This brings me to my main point .
I have come home from what was a reasonably short and supposedly easy shift today feeling totally defeated and lost for words .
We can not control Covid .
I am not the creator of the rules so please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stupid , idiotic or a b***h just because you have to book a slot for the swimming pool or need to wear a mask for a mere 5 minutes in the shop .
You would n't like it if I responded to you in the same way .
`` 5 .
Lastly , ENJOY YOUR STAY !
Be grateful that in these times you have been lucky enough to travel and have a slight sense of normality in booking a holiday .
For many people this is something they could only have wished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are grateful that you are keeping our economy up and running and we thank you for it .
`` BUT PLEASE .
NEXT TIME YOU GO TO TAKE YOUR ANGER OUT ON A STAFF MEMBER ANYWHERE YOU GO .
REMEMBER .
WE ARE HUMANS TOO . ''
Beth did n't want to reveal which holiday park she works for .

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A holiday park worker's open letter she wrote to 'rude' holidaymakers has gone viral.
Receptionist Beth Richards said she had been reduced to tears by visitors who were angry at her for attempting to enforce social distancing.
She said they believe Cornwall is "immune" from coronavirus as the region still has one of the lowest rates of the virus in the UK.
Beth, of Truro, Cornwall, decided to speak out after hearing others who work in shops, restaurants and other holiday parks have also faced a much higher level of abuse this summer.
So she published her message in which she asks people to remember staff are "humans too" after a challenging day when several guests at the holiday park where she works left her in floods of tears.
She posted her experience to Facebook with the post now having gone viral, with hundreds of other workers saying they have faced similar heightened levels of abuse.
Beth wrote:"DEAR TOURISTS: A letter from a very defeated receptionist.
"Hi. I'm Beth and I'm a holiday park receptionist here in Cornwall.
"I am here to clear a few things up:
"1. YES, you are correct, without you and your custom I may very well be out of a job right now BUT you must remember that without us you would be without a holiday, it’s a two way street.
"2. NOWHERE is 'IMMUNE' to COVID-19. The amount of times I have been told by you that you’ve come down to Cornwall because we are immune to it and you just want a break from everything is absurd.
"3. SOCIAL DISTANCING STILL APPLIES. See the above point, we are not immune and we certainly do not have the capacity in our hospital for you to act like we are. For your own safety as well as ours, please try and keep your distance.
"4. WE ARE STILL HUMAN. This brings me to my main point. I have come home from what was a reasonably short and supposedly easy shift today feeling totally defeated and lost for words. We cannot control Covid. I am not the creator of the rules so please don't belittle me and call me stupid, idiotic or a b***h just because you have to book a slot for the swimming pool or need to wear a mask for a mere 5 minutes in the shop. You wouldn't like it if I responded to you in the same way.
"5. Lastly, ENJOY YOUR STAY! Be grateful that in these times you have been lucky enough to travel and have a slight sense of normality in booking a holiday. For many people this is something they could only have wished for. We love having you here and are grateful that you are keeping our economy up and running and we thank you for it.
"BUT PLEASE. NEXT TIME YOU GO TO TAKE YOUR ANGER OUT ON A STAFF MEMBER ANYWHERE YOU GO. REMEMBER. WE ARE HUMANS TOO."
Beth didn't want to reveal which holiday park she works for.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Two men were shot dead in crowd of hundreds - their families have a message

The wife and mother of two men who were gunned down in Moss Side have written heartbreaking open letters to the community in their fight to get justice .
Cheriff Tall , 21 , and 36-year-old Abayomi Ajose , who was affectionately known to friends and family as Junior , both died in hospital after being shot on Caythorpe Street , on Sunday , June 21 .
To mark the anniversary , Cheriff ’ s mum Suwaidu and Abayomi ’ s wife Lola have written open letters to the community in the hope that people will come forward with information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women have shared the harrowing impact the loss of Cheriff and Abayomi has had on both their families .
Lola describes the pain of suddenly becoming a single mum to the couple 's children , while Suwaidu talks about how she is no longer living , only existing , since losing her child .
Lola also had a message to her husband 's killer , saying `` karma will bite you twice as hard - you must not understand what you have caused . ''
Those responsible have yet to be brought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letters in full ... Suwaidu said : `` To the community of Moss Side , '' I never thought I would be in this position , I never thought my son would pass away before me .
I never thought I would be asking the public and my community for help in finding my son 's murderer .
However , this is my reality .
`` Those who truly knew Cheriff knew he was a family orientated young man .
You know he loved , and was loved by his brothers and sisters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you all know the special bond he had with me .
`` Since my boy 's murder , I have stopped living and am only existing .
The pain I feel and our family feels knowing we wo n't hear his voice as he comes through the door or see him again is sometimes too much to bear .
Losing Cheriff has left me broken and my family distraught .
`` I know from the community that Cheriff was popular amongst his friends ; `` loyal '' is a word I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our community has expressed its grief at this senseless act and the support of his friends and the community has been a comfort to me and his dad .
`` However , I am asking for the help of our community now , I am asking for the help again .
`` Please come forward and tell the police what you know .
I know there were people there that night who saw what happened , I know there were people there who will be frightened by what they saw , by what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I know it must be hard to see what you did and even harder to tell the police , but please , for the sake of our families tell the police what you know .
`` To the mums in my community , please , speak to your sons , speak to your daughters ... .what would you do if you were me ?
`` Help them find the courage to speak to police , support them if they want to do the right thing .
Our children need to learn that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sometimes .
`` To the parents in my community , please support them if they want to do the right thing .
`` We want the police to bring those involved in these killings to justice and to bring peace to both our families .
We need the help of the community , of Cheriff 's community to do it .
`` To the people protecting and hiding these cowards , what would you do if it was your son , your brother , your husband ?
Please do the right thing.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not being able to comprehend how those responsible for her husband 's death can live with what they have done .
`` I could never imagine myself in this position , asking the public to help find my husband ’ s murderer .
However , this is now my reality .
`` I am asking the community to help bring the person or people responsible for Junior ’ s murder to justice .
I am pleading for anyone who was there on the night who saw anything to come forward and speak to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go getter .
If he wasn ’ t working , he always made sure he had some sort of task he had to get done , whether it was helping someone out or doing something with the family .
`` He was the life of the party at gatherings and he could n't bear to see anyone sad or with a frown on their face .
Junior always knew the right things to say to anyone who asked him for advice or ideas .
`` As a father , Junior was a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him and looked up to him tremendously .
`` Junior would do anything for his children and they always came first above everything .
The love he had for his kids was like no other .
`` As a husband Junior was the best man any woman would wish for .
I never had a bad word to say about him as he was my world , my rock and my protector .
`` The hole Junior has left since we lost him is massive .
Every day is a painful reminder of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around .
He was a major part of our family and that will never be replaced .
`` We are all finding it so hard to come to terms with his loss , his children especially as they are still very young .
`` Junior was a phenomenal husband , father , godfather , son in law , brother , son , cousin and friend .
`` His death has drastically affected the whole family .
My dad and his dad have been in and out of hospital since the tragedy .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and our three beautiful children feels so insecure and anxiety issues have arisen in the family as we are finding it difficult to deal with .
`` It ’ s so hard for me now as I am a single mother having to be the mother and father to our children .
I never imagined I would be a widow at such a young age .
`` To the people/person who did this , I have no doubt you have to live day in day out looking over your shoulder , knowing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You must not understand what you have caused .
`` You have destroyed families and taken the life of an extremely hard working , well-loved man .
`` You ca n't do something like this and expect to be okay within .
I don ’ t understand how you can live with what you have done .
”

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The wife and mother of two men who were gunned down in Moss Side have written heartbreaking open letters to the community in their fight to get justice.
Cheriff Tall, 21, and 36-year-old Abayomi Ajose, who was affectionately known to friends and family as Junior, both died in hospital after being shot on Caythorpe Street, on Sunday, June 21.
To mark the anniversary, Cheriff’s mum Suwaidu and Abayomi’s wife Lola have written open letters to the community in the hope that people will come forward with information to help convict those responsible.
Both women have shared the harrowing impact the loss of Cheriff and Abayomi has had on both their families.
Lola describes the pain of suddenly becoming a single mum to the couple's children, while Suwaidu talks about how she is no longer living, only existing, since losing her child.
Lola also had a message to her husband's killer, saying "karma will bite you twice as hard - you must not understand what you have caused."
Those responsible have yet to be brought to justice.
These are the families' letters in full...
Suwaidu said: "To the community of Moss Side,
"I never thought I would be in this position, I never thought my son would pass away before me. I never thought I would be asking the public and my community for help in finding my son's murderer. However, this is my reality.
"Those who truly knew Cheriff knew he was a family orientated young man. You know he loved, and was loved by his brothers and sisters. You know he respected his dad and you all know the special bond he had with me.
"Since my boy's murder, I have stopped living and am only existing. The pain I feel and our family feels knowing we won't hear his voice as he comes through the door or see him again is sometimes too much to bear. Losing Cheriff has left me broken and my family distraught.
(Image: PA)
"I know from the community that Cheriff was popular amongst his friends; "loyal" is a word I have heard used to describe him often. Our community has expressed its grief at this senseless act and the support of his friends and the community has been a comfort to me and his dad.
"However, I am asking for the help of our community now, I am asking for the help again.
"Please come forward and tell the police what you know. I know there were people there that night who saw what happened, I know there were people there who will be frightened by what they saw, by what happened to my son and Aby.
"I know it must be hard to see what you did and even harder to tell the police, but please, for the sake of our families tell the police what you know.
"To the mums in my community, please, speak to your sons, speak to your daughters....what would you do if you were me?
"Help them find the courage to speak to police, support them if they want to do the right thing. Our children need to learn that it is ok to "talk" sometimes.
"To the parents in my community, please support them if they want to do the right thing.
"We want the police to bring those involved in these killings to justice and to bring peace to both our families. We need the help of the community, of Cheriff's community to do it.
"To the people protecting and hiding these cowards, what would you do if it was your son, your brother, your husband? Please do the right thing.”
(Image: GMP.)
In Lola's letter, she describes not being able to comprehend how those responsible for her husband's death can live with what they have done.
Lola said: "Dear community of Moss Side,
"I could never imagine myself in this position, asking the public to help find my husband’s murderer. However, this is now my reality.
"I am asking the community to help bring the person or people responsible for Junior’s murder to justice. I am pleading for anyone who was there on the night who saw anything to come forward and speak to the police.
"Junior was a go getter. If he wasn’t working, he always made sure he had some sort of task he had to get done, whether it was helping someone out or doing something with the family.
(Image: GMP.)
"He was the life of the party at gatherings and he couldn't bear to see anyone sad or with a frown on their face. Junior always knew the right things to say to anyone who asked him for advice or ideas.
"As a father, Junior was a very hands on dad. His children adored him and looked up to him tremendously.
"Junior would do anything for his children and they always came first above everything. The love he had for his kids was like no other.
"As a husband Junior was the best man any woman would wish for. I never had a bad word to say about him as he was my world, my rock and my protector.
(Image: GMP.)
"The hole Junior has left since we lost him is massive. Every day is a painful reminder of how much we all miss him being around. He was a major part of our family and that will never be replaced.
"We are all finding it so hard to come to terms with his loss, his children especially as they are still very young.
"Junior was a phenomenal husband, father, godfather, son in law, brother, son, cousin and friend.
"His death has drastically affected the whole family. My dad and his dad have been in and out of hospital since the tragedy.
"The house where Junior lived with myself and our three beautiful children feels so insecure and anxiety issues have arisen in the family as we are finding it difficult to deal with.
(Image: GMP.)
"It’s so hard for me now as I am a single mother having to be the mother and father to our children. I never imagined I would be a widow at such a young age.
"To the people/person who did this, I have no doubt you have to live day in day out looking over your shoulder, knowing that karma will bite you twice as hard. You must not understand what you have caused.
"You have destroyed families and taken the life of an extremely hard working, well-loved man.
"You can't do something like this and expect to be okay within. I don’t understand how you can live with what you have done.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-25--Pair with more than 400 offences between them are jailed

A judge has slammed claims a prolific offender was remorseful for her latest crime , saying 'remorse is just a word ' .
Lorna Walker , 39 , and Peter Ellis , 51 , who have racked up more than 400 offences between them , were locked up after pick-pocketing a pensioner in Wythenshawe .
Along with his bank card and £50 in cash , the victim 's cherished picture of his late mother , that he has carried round for 20 years , was taken .
In Walker 's defence , Chudi Grant , told a sentence hearing at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understands the harm she has caused and expresses remorse ' .
But Judge Michael Leeming rubbished these claims , saying : `` Remorse is just a word , I can not accept that you are genuinely remorseful . ''
He said the fact that the picture of the victim 's late mother was stolen was 'not something ' either of the defendants 'remotely care about ' .
Walker , of Delaunays Road , Crumpsall , has 72 convictions for 213 offences since the age of 14 , including handling stolen goods , burglary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has used eight alias names .
Judge Leeming said she had failed to take 'advantage of court orders ' such as suspended sentences and community orders for her crimes .
Ellis , also of Delaunays Road , has 74 convictions for 239 offences .
He has been offending since the age of 13 .
`` Neither of you have been deterred in the slightest by sentences imposed on you '' , he said .
The court heard how on July 13 this year , the victim had been shopping at Wythenshawe Market .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ card and £50 cash inside in an open coat pocket .
He also had a photo of his late mother inside the wallet which was of 'sentimental value ' .
CCTV showed the only two people who had been near him in the market had been Ellis and Walker .
`` Walker , you stood in front of him and Ellis stood behind and said to Walker 'we have to go ' .
He had dipped into his pocket and stolen his wallet , '' Judge Leeming told the court on Tuesday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ stolen when he went to a shop afterwards and reached in to pay for his items .
`` He was embarrassed as a member of the public had to pay as he did n't have the means to do so '' , Judge Leeming said .
By the time he realised it had been stolen , the card had been used on tobacco and cigarettes by Walker .
The pair went to the Premier Store on Hollyhedge Road , then ten minutes later to the Nisa store , then to Morrisons .
Walker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - five contactless transactions were made in total .
The victim has since been reimbursed by the bank , the court heard .
The pair were arrested on July 27 .
When she was arrested , Walker admitted the offence but said she had been given the card by an 'unknown male ' .
But Ellis was caught on CCTV .
He later admitted to being involved .
A victim impact statement read to the court said the victim was left feeling 'angry and distressed ' by the incident , especially by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother was stolen .
The stolen items have never been recovered .
`` It is not something either of you remotely care about '' , Judge Leeming told the pair .
Defending Ellis , Waheed Baber asked for full credit to be taken for his guilty plea .
`` This is a drug problem , he is quite frank about that .
He is now free of that .
He is on a programme .
In my opinion it 's anything but a professional outfit .
He saw an opportunity and he took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walker , said : `` Right from the outset , to her maximum credit , she admitted to the offence .
There 's a long term entrenched use of Class A drugs .
I 'm not putting that as an excuse , it 's a background from which the majority of her offending .
She understands the harm she has caused and expresses remorse .
In her position her desperation led to her offending . ''
However , Judge Michael Leeming said he 'could not accept ' that Walker 's expression of remorse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a word , I can not accept that you are genuinely remorseful . ''
He told Ellis that he had gone out that day to 'target an elderly gentleman ' as 'this is what you do - theft from a person . '
Walker previously pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods and three offences of fraud by false representation for the latest offence .
Ellis was sentenced to 28 months in prison , while Walker was sentenced to 18 months in prison .

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A judge has slammed claims a prolific offender was remorseful for her latest crime, saying 'remorse is just a word'.
Lorna Walker, 39, and Peter Ellis, 51, who have racked up more than 400 offences between them, were locked up after pick-pocketing a pensioner in Wythenshawe.
Along with his bank card and £50 in cash, the victim's cherished picture of his late mother, that he has carried round for 20 years, was taken.
In Walker's defence, Chudi Grant, told a sentence hearing at Minshull Street Crown Court, that 'she understands the harm she has caused and expresses remorse'.
But Judge Michael Leeming rubbished these claims, saying: "Remorse is just a word, I cannot accept that you are genuinely remorseful."
He said the fact that the picture of the victim's late mother was stolen was 'not something' either of the defendants 'remotely care about'.
Walker, of Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, has 72 convictions for 213 offences since the age of 14, including handling stolen goods, burglary and theft from a person.
She has used eight alias names. Judge Leeming said she had failed to take 'advantage of court orders' such as suspended sentences and community orders for her crimes.
Ellis, also of Delaunays Road, has 74 convictions for 239 offences. He has been offending since the age of 13.
"Neither of you have been deterred in the slightest by sentences imposed on you", he said.
The court heard how on July 13 this year, the victim had been shopping at Wythenshawe Market.
He had his wallet with his debit card and £50 cash inside in an open coat pocket.
He also had a photo of his late mother inside the wallet which was of 'sentimental value'.
CCTV showed the only two people who had been near him in the market had been Ellis and Walker.
"Walker, you stood in front of him and Ellis stood behind and said to Walker 'we have to go'. He had dipped into his pocket and stolen his wallet," Judge Leeming told the court on Tuesday.
The victim realised his wallet had been stolen when he went to a shop afterwards and reached in to pay for his items.
"He was embarrassed as a member of the public had to pay as he didn't have the means to do so", Judge Leeming said.
By the time he realised it had been stolen, the card had been used on tobacco and cigarettes by Walker.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
The pair went to the Premier Store on Hollyhedge Road, then ten minutes later to the Nisa store, then to Morrisons.
Walker was seen on CCTV using the card - five contactless transactions were made in total.
The victim has since been reimbursed by the bank, the court heard.
The pair were arrested on July 27.
When she was arrested, Walker admitted the offence but said she had been given the card by an 'unknown male'.
But Ellis was caught on CCTV. He later admitted to being involved.
A victim impact statement read to the court said the victim was left feeling 'angry and distressed' by the incident, especially by the fact that a picture of his late mother was stolen. The stolen items have never been recovered.
"It is not something either of you remotely care about", Judge Leeming told the pair.
Defending Ellis, Waheed Baber asked for full credit to be taken for his guilty plea.
"This is a drug problem, he is quite frank about that. He is now free of that. He is on a programme. In my opinion it's anything but a professional outfit. He saw an opportunity and he took it."
Chudi Grant, representing Walker, said: "Right from the outset, to her maximum credit, she admitted to the offence. There's a long term entrenched use of Class A drugs. I'm not putting that as an excuse, it's a background from which the majority of her offending. She understands the harm she has caused and expresses remorse. In her position her desperation led to her offending."
However, Judge Michael Leeming said he 'could not accept' that Walker's expression of remorse was genuine.
"Remorse is just a word, I cannot accept that you are genuinely remorseful."
He told Ellis that he had gone out that day to 'target an elderly gentleman' as 'this is what you do - theft from a person.'
Walker previously pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods and three offences of fraud by false representation for the latest offence.
Ellis previously pleaded guilty to theft from a person.
Ellis was sentenced to 28 months in prison, while Walker was sentenced to 18 months in prison.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-25--Phil Foden among three Man City players named in England squad

Phil Foden has been rewarded for his fine Manchester City form with a debut call-up to the senior England squad .
Foden , 20 , has been knocking on the door of the England side for some time , but manager Gareth Southgate has always insisted the youngster must be playing regularly for City in order to be considered .
The youngster has 15 appearances for the U21s , scoring four times .
So Foden 's run of eight starts in the last 13 games of the season , plus five substitute appearances , has been enough to earn a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Denmark next month .
Foden scored five times in that run of games , with two assists , as he shone since the restart in his first regular run of Premier League action .
Also in the squad is Raheem Sterling , while Kyle Walker earns a recall for the first time in over a year .
Southgate used his squads in the first half of the 2019/20 season to experiment with his wealth of other right-backs , before the March and June internationals were cancelled , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ displays since the restart to earn his place back in the squad .
As for Sterling , the winger is included despite suggestions he may be left out after attending a party for Usain Bolt in Jamaica , with the sprinter subsequently testing positive for Covid-19 .
However , Sterling has reportedly tested negative himself and will be tested again before linking up with the Three Lions .
John Stones is overlooked for the fourth time in six squads , as he struggled for form last season .
The trio join Bernardo Silva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nathan Ake , Kevin De Bruyne , Eric Garcia and Rodri in receiving international call-ups for the September internationals , to take place between Thursday 3 and Tuesday 8 September .

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Phil Foden has been rewarded for his fine Manchester City form with a debut call-up to the senior England squad.
Foden, 20, has been knocking on the door of the England side for some time, but manager Gareth Southgate has always insisted the youngster must be playing regularly for City in order to be considered. The youngster has 15 appearances for the U21s, scoring four times.
So Foden's run of eight starts in the last 13 games of the season, plus five substitute appearances, has been enough to earn a spot in the senior squad for the Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Denmark next month.
Foden scored five times in that run of games, with two assists, as he shone since the restart in his first regular run of Premier League action.
Also in the squad is Raheem Sterling, while Kyle Walker earns a recall for the first time in over a year. Southgate used his squads in the first half of the 2019/20 season to experiment with his wealth of other right-backs, before the March and June internationals were cancelled, but Walker produced a series of impressive displays since the restart to earn his place back in the squad.
As for Sterling, the winger is included despite suggestions he may be left out after attending a party for Usain Bolt in Jamaica, with the sprinter subsequently testing positive for Covid-19. However, Sterling has reportedly tested negative himself and will be tested again before linking up with the Three Lions.
John Stones is overlooked for the fourth time in six squads, as he struggled for form last season.
The trio join Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo, Ferran Torres, Nathan Ake, Kevin De Bruyne, Eric Garcia and Rodri in receiving international call-ups for the September internationals, to take place between Thursday 3 and Tuesday 8 September.
Full England squad to face Iceland and Denmark: Abraham, Alexander-Arnold, Dier, Foden, Gomez, Greenwood, D. Henderson, Ings, Kane, Keane, Maguire, Mings, Mount, Phillips, Pickford, Pope, Rashford, Rice, Sancho, Sterling, Trippier, Walker, Ward-Prowse, Winks.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-25--England make Harry Maguire selection decision

Harry Maguire and Mason Greenwood have both been named in the England squad ahead of their Nations League double-header next month .
Gareth Southgate officially named his squad on Tuesday afternoon with Manchester United captain Maguire selected amid an ongoing court case in Greece .
Maguire 's legal team were present at a court hearing earlier in the day after the United defender pleaded not guilty to charges he faced following his arrest after an alleged altercation with police on the Greek island of Mykonos on August 21 .
Greek police say a file has been opened which includes accusations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , bodily harm , insult and attempted bribery of an official '' .
The 27-year-old will be part of Southgate 's squad when they join up at St George 's Park on Sunday , August 30 ahead of their first fixture next week .
Maguire 's club teammates Marcus Rashford and Dean Henderson have also been named in the England squad for their upcoming Nations League campaign , while there is a first senior call-up for teenage sensation Greenwood .
It means the quartet will have had just 13 days ' rest by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the week having played in United 's defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final in Cologne .
Revitalised left-back Luke Shaw misses out on an England recall as he continues his rehabilitation from injury .
England began their Nations League campaign with away matches against Iceland on Saturday , September 5 and Denmark on Tuesday , September 8 .
United begin their Premier League season at home to Crystal Palace on 19 September after their opening match with Burnley was postponed to allow for them to have 30 days off between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic campaign .

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Harry Maguire and Mason Greenwood have both been named in the England squad ahead of their Nations League double-header next month.
Gareth Southgate officially named his squad on Tuesday afternoon with Manchester United captain Maguire selected amid an ongoing court case in Greece.
Maguire's legal team were present at a court hearing earlier in the day after the United defender pleaded not guilty to charges he faced following his arrest after an alleged altercation with police on the Greek island of Mykonos on August 21.
Greek police say a file has been opened which includes accusations of "violence against officials, disobedience, bodily harm, insult and attempted bribery of an official".
The 27-year-old will be part of Southgate's squad when they join up at St George's Park on Sunday, August 30 ahead of their first fixture next week.
Maguire's club teammates Marcus Rashford and Dean Henderson have also been named in the England squad for their upcoming Nations League campaign, while there is a first senior call-up for teenage sensation Greenwood.
It means the quartet will have had just 13 days' rest by the time they join the squad later in the week having played in United's defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final in Cologne.
Revitalised left-back Luke Shaw misses out on an England recall as he continues his rehabilitation from injury.
England began their Nations League campaign with away matches against Iceland on Saturday, September 5 and Denmark on Tuesday, September 8.
United begin their Premier League season at home to Crystal Palace on 19 September after their opening match with Burnley was postponed to allow for them to have 30 days off between exiting the Europa League and beginning their domestic campaign.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-25--National Trust garden on outskirts of Manchester named best in UK

New research has named a north west National Trust garden as the best in the UK , with another local spot also making it into the top 10 .
Tatton Park in Cheshire claimed the top spot as the most picturesque and well-rated garden , beating out sites in Dorset , Yorkshire and Wiltshire .
Also making it near the top of the leaderboard in sixth place was neighbouring Lyme Park , according to the research by Rated People .
Data was taken from Instagram and Google reviews to find the best National Trust gardens , which are some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tatton Park , famed for its neo-classical mansion and deer park , was rated higher than the likes of Corfe Castle in Dorset and Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire .
Tatton Park has now reopened after lockdown , and visitors can explore more than 1000 acres of parkland that includes a farm , the mansion and the Gardener 's Cottage Tea Room .
Tickets for Tatton Park still need to be booked in advance at nationaltrust.org.uk/tatton-park .
Cheshire and Derbyshire are the counties with the most National Trust gardens in the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ north west .
Also making the list were Calke Gardens and Hardwick Gardens .
The full list can be seen below .

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New research has named a north west National Trust garden as the best in the UK, with another local spot also making it into the top 10.
Tatton Park in Cheshire claimed the top spot as the most picturesque and well-rated garden, beating out sites in Dorset, Yorkshire and Wiltshire.
Also making it near the top of the leaderboard in sixth place was neighbouring Lyme Park, according to the research by Rated People.
Data was taken from Instagram and Google reviews to find the best National Trust gardens, which are some of the most scenic attractions in the UK.
Tatton Park, famed for its neo-classical mansion and deer park, was rated higher than the likes of Corfe Castle in Dorset and Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire.
Tatton Park has now reopened after lockdown, and visitors can explore more than 1000 acres of parkland that includes a farm, the mansion and the Gardener's Cottage Tea Room.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Tickets for Tatton Park still need to be booked in advance at nationaltrust.org.uk/tatton-park.
Cheshire and Derbyshire are the counties with the most National Trust gardens in the top 10 - a big accolade for the north west.
Also making the list were Calke Gardens and Hardwick Gardens.
The full list can be seen below.
Top 10 Best National Trust Gardens
Tatton Park, Cheshire
Corfe Castle, Dorset
Stourhead Landscape Garden, Wiltshire
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire
Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
Lyme Park, Cheshire
Waddesdon Gardens, Buckinghamshire
Calke Gardens and Parklands, Derbyshire
Hardwick Gardens and Parkland, Derbyshire
Chartwell Garden, Kent


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-25--David Tennant looks eerily like serial killer Dennis Nilsen in new ITV series

The new trailer for ITV thriller Des has dropped - and it 's creepy as hell .
David Tennant stars as the title character , Dennis Nilsen , who is one of the UK ’ s most infamous serial killers .
His eerie portrayal of the infamous murderer will likely send shivers down your spine .
Nilsen murdered boys and young men in his flat between 1978 and 1983 and was undetected for five years .
It was only when Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay was called to 23 Cranley Gardens on February 9 , 1983 , to investigate human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drains , that the police realised they had a serial killer on their hands .
Upon arrest , Nilsen confessed to 15 murders , but he is only known to have committed 12 .
In 1983 Dennis Nilsen was arrested and convicted at the Old Bailey of six counts of murder and two of attempted murder .
He was sentenced to life imprisonment , which was replaced by a whole life tariff in 1994 .
He died in May 2018 .
In the trailer , Tennant ’ s demeanor as the serial killer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unnerving as it teases the story of the killer ’ s arrest and trial .
The three-part series follows the perspectives of three key men – Nilsen , DCI Peter Jay , and biographer Brian Masters .
Playing those roles are two well known faces from Line of Duty - Daniel Mays , who plays the DCI , and Jason Watkins , who plays Masters .
The series will explore the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like Nilsen .
It will also look at the effect of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the victims at the time , raising questions about how far we have come since then .
ITV ’ s head of drama Polly Hill said : “ This drama starts with Nilsen ’ s arrest and is looking at him through the eyes of the police officer trying to identify those he killed and deliver justice for them and the biographer he chose to tell his story .
“ David Tennant is going to be brilliant as Dennis Nilsen and with Daniel Mays as Jay and Jason Watkins as Brian , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story to screen and we are delighted to be making this with New Pictures for ITV.
” Kim Varvell , executive producer for New Pictures added : “ Dennis Nilsen ’ s crimes shocked the nation in the early 1980s .
“ Our programme focuses on the emotional impact of those terrible crimes , both on those who came into contact with Nilsen himself , and also on the victims ’ families.
” Des will air on ITV in September .

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The new trailer for ITV thriller Des has dropped - and it's creepy as hell.
David Tennant stars as the title character, Dennis Nilsen, who is one of the UK’s most infamous serial killers.
His eerie portrayal of the infamous murderer will likely send shivers down your spine.
Nilsen murdered boys and young men in his flat between 1978 and 1983 and was undetected for five years.
It was only when Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay was called to 23 Cranley Gardens on February 9, 1983, to investigate human fragments of flesh and bone clogging the drains, that the police realised they had a serial killer on their hands.
Upon arrest, Nilsen confessed to 15 murders, but he is only known to have committed 12.
(Image: ITV)
In 1983 Dennis Nilsen was arrested and convicted at the Old Bailey of six counts of murder and two of attempted murder.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment, which was replaced by a whole life tariff in 1994.
He died in May 2018.
(Image: Unknown)
In the trailer, Tennant’s demeanor as the serial killer, known as Des, is quite unnerving as it teases the story of the killer’s arrest and trial.
The three-part series follows the perspectives of three key men – Nilsen, DCI Peter Jay, and biographer Brian Masters.
(Image: ITV)
Playing those roles are two well known faces from Line of Duty - Daniel Mays, who plays the DCI, and Jason Watkins, who plays Masters.
The series will explore the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like Nilsen.
(Image: ITV)
It will also look at the effect of the media coverage on public perceptions of the victims at the time, raising questions about how far we have come since then.
ITV’s head of drama Polly Hill said: “This drama starts with Nilsen’s arrest and is looking at him through the eyes of the police officer trying to identify those he killed and deliver justice for them and the biographer he chose to tell his story.
“David Tennant is going to be brilliant as Dennis Nilsen and with Daniel Mays as Jay and Jason Watkins as Brian, this has an incredible cast to bring this story to screen and we are delighted to be making this with New Pictures for ITV.”
Kim Varvell, executive producer for New Pictures added: “Dennis Nilsen’s crimes shocked the nation in the early 1980s.
“Our programme focuses on the emotional impact of those terrible crimes, both on those who came into contact with Nilsen himself, and also on the victims’ families.”
Des will air on ITV in September.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-25--Harry Maguire trial told 'he was kicked by police officers who taunted him'

Harry Maguire was kicked in the leg by police officers who told him 'your career is over ' , a Greek court heard this morning .
The court had been asked to postpone proceedings over the Manchester United captain 's alleged involvement in a brawl in Mykonos in Greece - but the trial started today .
Maguire 's lawyer told the court that the footballer was kicked in the leg by police and told his football career was over , Sky 's Martha Kelner reports .
The trial also heard how Maguire allegedly told officers : `` Do you know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ captain of Manchester United , I am very rich , I can give you money , I can pay you , please let us go . ''
The 27-year-old was not present at his trial after flying back to the UK at the weekend following his release on bail .
He denies all charges .
Mr Alexis Anagnostaki , who is representing Maguire , requested the trial be postponed as he only received the full list of charges two hours before it was due to commence .
But the court rejected the lawyer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a Greek police officer giving accounts of the incident .
Maguire was detained in police custody for two nights after he was arrested for his involvement in a brawl on the Greek isle of Mykonos in the early hours of Friday morning , the court heard .
The brawl is said to have centred around an incident involving Maguire 's sister Daisy , who was also partying with the group .
Mr Anagnostaki claimed in court that two Albanian men approached Maguire 's sister Daisy and injected her with an unknown substance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the brawl breaking out shortly after , the court heard .
Plain-clothes officers are reported to have attended the scene in an attempt to defuse the situation but their presence eventually led to Maguire 's arrest .
Prosecutors claim that two of the defendants tried to escape by running off , before pushing police officers away with their hands and feet once they got into a chauffeur-driven van .
They asked to be taken to hospital but were instead taken to the police station , where the defendants claim they were beaten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence , shot by someone outside police station , allegedly showed the three defendants being 'mistreated ' by officers and he needed time to view the footage .
But prosecutors allege that one of the defendants shouted : `` F*** , f*** the police , '' before striking an officer .
One of the officers is also said to have received first aid after suffering an injury .
Giving evidence at the trial , the officer said that Maguire pushed him hard , causing him to fall and hurt his back .
Maguire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as prosecutors claim he tried to get out of his arrest by offering money to police officers .
He was detained in police custody for two nights before appearing at court on Saturday along with two other alleged offenders .
The Manchester United captain has since flown back to the UK .
Maguire 's father Alan was in attendance at the trial hearing in Syros today , which started at 10am local time .
The judge in the case has restricted the total number of people allowed inside the hearing to just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the building .
Harry Maguire 's brother Joe , 28 , and friend Christopher Sharman , 29 , were also arrested and face charges .
All three are charged with assault and assault against a police officer .
The Maguire brothers are further charged with attempted bribery .
Harry Maguire and Sharman are also charged with verbal assault .

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Harry Maguire was kicked in the leg by police officers who told him 'your career is over', a Greek court heard this morning.
The court had been asked to postpone proceedings over the Manchester United captain's alleged involvement in a brawl in Mykonos in Greece - but the trial started today.
Maguire's lawyer told the court that the footballer was kicked in the leg by police and told his football career was over, Sky's Martha Kelner reports.
The trial also heard how Maguire allegedly told officers: "Do you know who I am? I am the captain of Manchester United, I am very rich, I can give you money, I can pay you, please let us go."
The 27-year-old was not present at his trial after flying back to the UK at the weekend following his release on bail. He denies all charges.
(Image: Steve Reigate Daily Express)
Mr Alexis Anagnostaki, who is representing Maguire, requested the trial be postponed as he only received the full list of charges two hours before it was due to commence.
But the court rejected the lawyer's request and the trial started, with a Greek police officer giving accounts of the incident.
Maguire was detained in police custody for two nights after he was arrested for his involvement in a brawl on the Greek isle of Mykonos in the early hours of Friday morning, the court heard.
The brawl is said to have centred around an incident involving Maguire's sister Daisy, who was also partying with the group.
(Image: PA)
Mr Anagnostaki claimed in court that two Albanian men approached Maguire's sister Daisy and injected her with an unknown substance.
This caused her to faint, with the brawl breaking out shortly after, the court heard.
Plain-clothes officers are reported to have attended the scene in an attempt to defuse the situation but their presence eventually led to Maguire's arrest.
Prosecutors claim that two of the defendants tried to escape by running off, before pushing police officers away with their hands and feet once they got into a chauffeur-driven van.
(Image: Steve Reigate Daily Express)
They asked to be taken to hospital but were instead taken to the police station, where the defendants claim they were beaten by officers.
Mr Anagnostakis said video evidence, shot by someone outside police station, allegedly showed the three defendants being 'mistreated' by officers and he needed time to view the footage.
But prosecutors allege that one of the defendants shouted: "F***, f*** the police," before striking an officer.
One of the officers is also said to have received first aid after suffering an injury.
Giving evidence at the trial, the officer said that Maguire pushed him hard, causing him to fall and hurt his back.
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Maguire is also facing allegations of attempted bribery, as prosecutors claim he tried to get out of his arrest by offering money to police officers.
He was detained in police custody for two nights before appearing at court on Saturday along with two other alleged offenders.
The Manchester United captain has since flown back to the UK.
Maguire's father Alan was in attendance at the trial hearing in Syros today, which started at 10am local time.
The judge in the case has restricted the total number of people allowed inside the hearing to just ten because of the Covid-19 outbreak in the building.
Harry Maguire's brother Joe, 28, and friend Christopher Sharman, 29, were also arrested and face charges.
All three are charged with assault and assault against a police officer.
The Maguire brothers are further charged with attempted bribery.
Harry Maguire and Sharman are also charged with verbal assault.
They deny all charges.
The trial continues.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-25--Cruise company suspends all sailings until next year

A cruise company has suspended all its sailings until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Luxury cruise line @ @ @ @ @ of sailings for its three ships until March to May 2021 .
But now sailings @ @ @ @ @ for the Queen Elizabeth , until April 18 for the Queen Mary 2 and until @ @ @ @ @ Victoria .
It said the decision to extended the suspension is due to `` the @ @ @ @ @ '' and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office continuing to advise against cruise travel due to @ @ @ @ @ president Simon Palethorpe said : `` We are so sorry to all those guests who @ @ @ @ @ any of the cancelled voyages and for the disappointment this news will cause .
`` @ @ @ @ @ reviewing the latest guidance , we simply do not feel it would be sensible to @ @ @ @ @ current schedule so we have reviewed future itineraries . ''
Those affected by the cancellations @ @ @ @ @ a future sailing worth 125 percent of the cost of their original trip .

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A cruise company has suspended all its sailings until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Luxury cruise line Cunard has extended the pause of sailings for its three ships until March to May 2021.
Initially the company cancelled sailings until November 2020.
But now sailings are suspended until March 25 for the Queen Elizabeth, until April 18 for the Queen Mary 2 and until May 16 for the Queen Victoria.
It said the decision to extended the suspension is due to "the complexity of operating world voyages" and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office continuing to advise against cruise travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cunard president Simon Palethorpe said: "We are so sorry to all those guests who were due to sail on any of the cancelled voyages and for the disappointment this news will cause.
"After very careful consideration and reviewing the latest guidance, we simply do not feel it would be sensible to start sailing again with our current schedule so we have reviewed future itineraries."
Those affected by the cancellations will automatically receive credit for a future sailing worth 125 percent of the cost of their original trip.
Customers can also request a cash refund.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-25--RB Leipzig offer transfer update on Man City defender Angelino

RB Leipzig are close to agreeing a deal to sign Angelino , according to their sporting director .
The Manchester City defender spent the second half of last season on loan at Leipzig , impressing in an 18-game spell where he scored once and provided five assists on the way to the Champions League semi-finals .
Operating as a wing-back in Julian Nagelsmann 's system , Angelino had less defensive responsibilities than he was given at City since re-joining from PSV Eindhoven last summer .
And the Spaniard has done enough for Leipzig to try and re-sign him , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leipzig had the option to buy Angelino for around £27m at the end of his loan , but the financial impacts of the global pandemic meant they were not able to activate that clause .
City will be looking for a fee around that valuation if they are to let the player leave this summer , with three years still left on his deal at the Etihad .
Instead , RB Leipzig had announced their intention to negotiate a deal with City , and now sporting director Markus Krosche says they are close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether over a permanent deal or another loan .
He told Kicker ( via Tribal Football ) : `` We are closer to finding a solution with Manchester City than with AS Roma ( for fellow loanee Patrik Schick ) . ''
Last week , Nagelsmann said Angelino wanted to remain at Leipzig , despite the interest from Barcelona , rather than return to City and fight for his spot at left-back .

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RB Leipzig are close to agreeing a deal to sign Angelino, according to their sporting director.
The Manchester City defender spent the second half of last season on loan at Leipzig, impressing in an 18-game spell where he scored once and provided five assists on the way to the Champions League semi-finals.
Operating as a wing-back in Julian Nagelsmann's system, Angelino had less defensive responsibilities than he was given at City since re-joining from PSV Eindhoven last summer.
And the Spaniard has done enough for Leipzig to try and re-sign him, as well as attracting interest from Barcelona. Leipzig had the option to buy Angelino for around £27m at the end of his loan, but the financial impacts of the global pandemic meant they were not able to activate that clause.
City will be looking for a fee around that valuation if they are to let the player leave this summer, with three years still left on his deal at the Etihad.
Instead, RB Leipzig had announced their intention to negotiate a deal with City, and now sporting director Markus Krosche says they are close to reaching a compromise with City - whether over a permanent deal or another loan.
He told Kicker (via Tribal Football ): "We are closer to finding a solution with Manchester City than with AS Roma (for fellow loanee Patrik Schick)."
Last week, Nagelsmann said Angelino wanted to remain at Leipzig, despite the interest from Barcelona, rather than return to City and fight for his spot at left-back.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-25--Virgin Atlantic is giving passengers free coronavirus insurance cover

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will provide all of its customers with free coronavirus insurance cover .
The company restarted its flight operations from July 20 but only from London Heathrow with more destinations being added this month .
Now it has confirmed that any travel booked directly through the airline , for both new and existing bookings , and will be applied automatically .
Announcing the news , Virgin Atlantic said : `` We could all use some extra peace of mind right now .
So we are adding free of charge Virgin Atlantic Covid-19 Cover to every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bookings made for travel up until March 31st 2021 . ''
The insurance policy , which is fulfilled by Allianz Assistance , covers : • Up to £500,000 necessary and emergency medical expenses incurred due to coronavirus affecting you or your travel companions • Repatriation due to Coronavirus , should it be medically necessary • Denied Boarding/Quarantine – They will cover many necessary additional costs should you or your travelling companion be denied boarding or individually requested to quarantine in your destination due to coronavirus , including personal accommodation , transport charges , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel expenses incurred • Cover for your whole trip , with no upper limit on the length of your time away • Cover for all passengers with no restrictions on age , travel class or length of journey • There is no excess payable with this policy ( unlike other traditional travel insurance policies ) The insurance will also be applied to any Virgin Holidays break where the flights are operated by Virgin Atlantic .
Cover is also provided for the cost of a COVID-19 test only where it is medically necessary and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to diagnose and treat the patient .
There is no restriction of the duration of a journey but , for one-way trips , cover will cease 12 hours after the arrival time of your final flight .
You can find out more information on the Virgin Atlantic website .

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Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will provide all of its customers with free coronavirus insurance cover.
The company restarted its flight operations from July 20 but only from London Heathrow with more destinations being added this month.
Now it has confirmed that any travel booked directly through the airline, for both new and existing bookings, and will be applied automatically.
Announcing the news, Virgin Atlantic said: "We could all use some extra peace of mind right now. So we are adding free of charge Virgin Atlantic Covid-19 Cover to every existing booking, as well as new bookings made for travel up until March 31st 2021."
The insurance policy, which is fulfilled by Allianz Assistance, covers:
Up to £500,000 necessary and emergency medical expenses incurred due to coronavirus affecting you or your travel companions
Repatriation due to Coronavirus, should it be medically necessary
Denied Boarding/Quarantine – They will cover many necessary additional costs should you or your travelling companion be denied boarding or individually requested to quarantine in your destination due to coronavirus, including personal accommodation, transport charges, refreshments, booking amendment fees and other travel expenses incurred
Cover for your whole trip, with no upper limit on the length of your time away
Cover for all passengers with no restrictions on age, travel class or length of journey
There is no excess payable with this policy (unlike other traditional travel insurance policies)
The insurance will also be applied to any Virgin Holidays break where the flights are operated by Virgin Atlantic.
Cover is also provided for the cost of a COVID-19 test only where it is medically necessary and on the request of a treating doctor in order to diagnose and treat the patient.
There is no restriction of the duration of a journey but, for one-way trips, cover will cease 12 hours after the arrival time of your final flight.
You can find out more information on the Virgin Atlantic website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-25--Moving where your sofa is could save you £125 a year

With many of us spending more time than ever before as a result of coronavirus , bills are quickly mounting up - and it 's becoming an increasingly stressful experience for many .
Heating , food and water bills are all increasing , meaning many of us are now looking for new ways to save some cash wherever possible .
But saving money does n't have to mean making huge sacrifices or life changing decisions .
In fact , you can save over £100 by changing where you keep your sofa , or by making sure you 've got the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Here are the top tips for saving yourself some serious cash by making simple changes in your home , according to the Mirror .
1 .
Move your sofa away from the radiator - £125 a year savings Large pieces of furniture soak up heat , so if you place sofas or armchairs in front of your radiator , the warmth won ’ t circulate around the room as well .
This means you ’ ll have to heat your home for longer , adding to your bill .
Holly said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from the radiator will allow heat to flow around the room much more effectively .
This can save you up to 10 % on your bills .
“ The more space between furniture and radiators the better , but because heat rises , you can get away with smaller gaps if you don ’ t have much space in the room.
” Every additional room you heat adds a substantial amount to your bill , so if there are any that you don ’ t spend much time in , such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving them cool .
Holly said : “ If you have rooms in the house that you don ’ t use , turn the radiators off and close the doors , particularly in winter .
This can cut your bill by as much as a third , depending on how many rooms you ’ re not using.
” Try to make the most of the sun ’ s heat and let as much natural light into your home as possible .
This will reduce the amount of time that you need to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saving you money .
Holly said : “ It ’ s tempting to turn your lights on early in the evening and keep your curtains or blinds closed .
However , particularly in the summer months , try keeping them open until sunset , as the natural light and heat can help save you around 60 % on your bills , compared to constantly having your lights on.
” You ’ ll feel the cold more if you ’ re sat by an external wall , so if possible , try to position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the house .
Holly said : “ If you can arrange your house so that most of the furniture sits against internal walls , you should feel warmer .
You ’ ll feel the heat from throughout the house , rather than the cold seeping through from outside .
`` This should allow you to have the heating on for shorter periods of time and reduce your bill by 5 to 10 % .
” 5 .
Replace regular light bulbs with LEDs - which are 75 % cheaper One of the easiest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that could save you three quarters of your lighting bill , is to replace your standard light bulbs with LED alternatives .
LED bulbs come in all shapes and sizes and are incredibly energy-efficient , which does wonders for your wallet .
Holly said : “ LED bulbs use a fraction of the electricity compared to normal bulbs .
Most LEDs use at least 75 % less energy , saving you a huge amount on your bill .
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With many of us spending more time than ever before as a result of coronavirus, bills are quickly mounting up - and it's becoming an increasingly stressful experience for many.
Heating, food and water bills are all increasing, meaning many of us are now looking for new ways to save some cash wherever possible.
But saving money doesn't have to mean making huge sacrifices or life changing decisions.
In fact, you can save over £100 by changing where you keep your sofa, or by making sure you've got the most efficient light bulbs in your home.
Here are the top tips for saving yourself some serious cash by making simple changes in your home, according to the Mirror.
1. Move your sofa away from the radiator - £125 a year savings
Large pieces of furniture soak up heat, so if you place sofas or armchairs in front of your radiator, the warmth won’t circulate around the room as well. This means you’ll have to heat your home for longer, adding to your bill.
Holly said: “Moving your sofa even six inches away from the radiator will allow heat to flow around the room much more effectively. This can save you up to 10% on your bills.
“The more space between furniture and radiators the better, but because heat rises, you can get away with smaller gaps if you don’t have much space in the room.”
2. Don’t heat empty rooms - £414 a year savings
Every additional room you heat adds a substantial amount to your bill, so if there are any that you don’t spend much time in, such as those you use for storage, consider leaving them cool.
Holly said: “If you have rooms in the house that you don’t use, turn the radiators off and close the doors, particularly in winter. This can cut your bill by as much as a third, depending on how many rooms you’re not using.”
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3. Leave your blinds and curtains open longer - 60% cheaper
Try to make the most of the sun’s heat and let as much natural light into your home as possible. This will reduce the amount of time that you need to have your electric lights and heating on, saving you money.
Holly said: “It’s tempting to turn your lights on early in the evening and keep your curtains or blinds closed. However, particularly in the summer months, try keeping them open until sunset, as the natural light and heat can help save you around 60% on your bills, compared to constantly having your lights on.”
4. Move furniture away from external walls - £125 a year savings
You’ll feel the cold more if you’re sat by an external wall, so if possible, try to position your furniture away from the outside of the house.
Holly said: “If you can arrange your house so that most of the furniture sits against internal walls, you should feel warmer. You’ll feel the heat from throughout the house, rather than the cold seeping through from outside.
"This should allow you to have the heating on for shorter periods of time and reduce your bill by 5 to 10%.”
5. Replace regular light bulbs with LEDs - which are 75% cheaper
One of the easiest changes you can make, but one that could save you three quarters of your lighting bill, is to replace your standard light bulbs with LED alternatives. LED bulbs come in all shapes and sizes and are incredibly energy-efficient, which does wonders for your wallet.
Holly said: “LED bulbs use a fraction of the electricity compared to normal bulbs. Most LEDs use at least 75% less energy, saving you a huge amount on your bill.”