themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Manchester United must listen to Ander Herrera's transfer advice

It may have brought a tear to the eye of some Manchester United fans to hear Ander Herrera refer to the club as `` we '' .
When is the last time a player who served United for just five years felt such a strong affinity with the club ?
For that reason , United fans were gutted to see Herrera depart last summer and join Paris Saint-Germain after being unable to negotiate a new Old Trafford contract .
By the Basque midfielder 's own admission , he was reluctant to bid the club farewell .
He might have stayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the board over a new deal .
But because of his fondness for the club , Herrera has n't been shy in offering his views on the best way forward under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in recent months .
The midfielder 's row was not with the Norwegian and is a self-confessed `` big fan '' of Solskjaer as a manager , having been impressed with the transfer business United have done since his exit .
In a recent interview , Herrera said those transfers made him believe United could soon be challenging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 'm optimistic because I think they have signed some players who can bring the team back to the Premier League title race , at least , '' he said .
Specifically , Bruno Fernandes has impressed since arriving in January , though Herrera clearly believes Solskjaer must make room for the Portuguese playmaker and Paul Pogba in the same side .
He added : `` With Bruno Fernandes , a player I really like , and players that are more adapted to the team right now , I think Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul is the age to do it and with the help of Bruno and Marcus [ Rashford ] , some [ other players ] who can help him , he can be the best midfield player in the world . ''
Pogba 's case is arguably the most intriguing one for United this summer .
Nobody quite knows whether he will stay or go , though Solskjaer has kept the door open for the Frenchman to continue his United journey .
Mino Raiola may have other ideas .
Herrera knows Pogba better than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him for three seasons and the PSG man is of course right .
Why would n't United want to put Pogba and Fernandes in the same side ?
It could truly be a world class partnership , worthy of challenging City 's Kevin de Bruyne and David Silva , and arguably better than Liverpool 's Gini Wijnaldum and Jordan Henderson .
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on football may mean that the upcoming summer transfer window is not a buyer 's market .
Clubs may not be willing to pay the kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Pogba sale .
And so United ought to capitalise on a rare opportunity to grind their Premier League rivals into the dirt .
While Fred and Scott McTominay have replaced Herrera 's bit and bustle in central midfield , the club have lacked in the more progressive midfield role for a while - even during and before the Herrera era .
Pogba and Fernandes can help with that , along with the likes of Rashford , Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood .
Even Solskjaer admitted as much in his recent Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play together , so definitely , they can - it 's a big yes , '' he said when asked about Pogba and Fernandes teaming up .
`` Of course Bruno coming in , making the impact he made , it was a boost for everyone , the club , supporters and players .
Getting Paul and Marcus Rashford back would be fantastic . ''
He might wear the colours of PSG these days , but Ander Herrera knows what 's best for United and the club should listen to him this time @

It may have brought a tear to the eye of some Manchester United fans to hear Ander Herrera refer to the club as "we".
When is the last time a player who served United for just five years felt such a strong affinity with the club?
For that reason, United fans were gutted to see Herrera depart last summer and join Paris Saint-Germain after being unable to negotiate a new Old Trafford contract. By the Basque midfielder's own admission, he was reluctant to bid the club farewell. He might have stayed had it not been for a disagreement with the board over a new deal.
But because of his fondness for the club, Herrera hasn't been shy in offering his views on the best way forward under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in recent months. The midfielder's row was not with the Norwegian and is a self-confessed "big fan" of Solskjaer as a manager, having been impressed with the transfer business United have done since his exit.
In a recent interview, Herrera said those transfers made him believe United could soon be challenging Man City and Liverpool for the title.
"I'm optimistic because I think they have signed some players who can bring the team back to the Premier League title race, at least," he said.
Specifically, Bruno Fernandes has impressed since arriving in January, though Herrera clearly believes Solskjaer must make room for the Portuguese playmaker and Paul Pogba in the same side.
He added: "With Bruno Fernandes, a player I really like, and players that are more adapted to the team right now, I think Manchester United can do great things.
"Paul is the age to do it and with the help of Bruno and Marcus [Rashford], some [other players] who can help him, he can be the best midfield player in the world."
Pogba's case is arguably the most intriguing one for United this summer. Nobody quite knows whether he will stay or go, though Solskjaer has kept the door open for the Frenchman to continue his United journey. Mino Raiola may have other ideas.
Herrera knows Pogba better than most, however, having played alongside him for three seasons and the PSG man is of course right.
Why wouldn't United want to put Pogba and Fernandes in the same side? It could truly be a world class partnership, worthy of challenging City's Kevin de Bruyne and David Silva, and arguably better than Liverpool's Gini Wijnaldum and Jordan Henderson.
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on football may mean that the upcoming summer transfer window is not a buyer's market. Clubs may not be willing to pay the kind of fee that would tempt United into a Pogba sale.
And so United ought to capitalise on a rare opportunity to grind their Premier League rivals into the dirt. While Fred and Scott McTominay have replaced Herrera's bit and bustle in central midfield, the club have lacked in the more progressive midfield role for a while - even during and before the Herrera era. Pogba and Fernandes can help with that, along with the likes of Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.
Even Solskjaer admitted as much in his recent Sky Sports interview. "Good players can always play together, so definitely, they can - it's a big yes," he said when asked about Pogba and Fernandes teaming up.
"Of course Bruno coming in, making the impact he made, it was a boost for everyone, the club, supporters and players. Getting Paul and Marcus Rashford back would be fantastic."
He might wear the colours of PSG these days, but Ander Herrera knows what's best for United and the club should listen to him this time.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--This Morning makes huge change to iconic theme tune in nod to VE Day

This Morning made a huge change to its usual iconic theme tune to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day .
The ITV show scrapped its pre-recorded soundtrack and replaced it with a live band playing the tune to introduce today ’ s episode .
That band was the Royal Marines Band Collingwood , who set the tone for both the special occasion and for the programme itself .
Victory in Europe Day , known as VE day , marks the moment when Allied forces accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany in the Second World War .
Many viewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sharing a tweet showcasing the band - who were all observing the social distancing rules .
Others posted updates about what they will be doing to mark the occasion , with many flying the Union Jack flag in celebration .
And presenter Eamonn Holmes noticed that his wife and co-host Ruth Langsford had also paid her own tribute to the day .
Ruth , 60 , wore a red and white patterned dress for the occasion .
Eamonn pointed out Ruth 's red patterned dress , he said : `` I must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today . ''
`` Yes , red , white and blue , '' she replied .
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV .

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This Morning made a huge change to its usual iconic theme tune to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
The ITV show scrapped its pre-recorded soundtrack and replaced it with a live band playing the tune to introduce today’s episode.
That band was the Royal Marines Band Collingwood, who set the tone for both the special occasion and for the programme itself.
Victory in Europe Day, known as VE day, marks the moment when Allied forces accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany in the Second World War.
Many viewers were impressed by the change, liking and sharing a tweet showcasing the band - who were all observing the social distancing rules.
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One tweeted: “Loved the jazzy theme.”
Others posted updates about what they will be doing to mark the occasion, with many flying the Union Jack flag in celebration.
And presenter Eamonn Holmes noticed that his wife and co-host Ruth Langsford had also paid her own tribute to the day.
Ruth, 60, wore a red and white patterned dress for the occasion.
Eamonn pointed out Ruth's red patterned dress, he said: "I must say, you're very appropriately coloured today."
"Yes, red, white and blue," she replied.
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Government to hold PL talks next week as Man City and Man United await restart

Senior government officials will hold a meeting with the Premier League next week and are `` hopeful '' a plan can be agreed for matches to return .
Premier League clubs will hold a video-conference on Monday to discuss Project Restart in further detail .
However , no formal vote will take place at Monday ’ s meeting on the proposal - but sides could be asked to approve some elements of the plans .
Oliver Dowden , secretary for digital , culture , media and sport , has confirmed he will talk to the Premier League , the EFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for games to resume behind closed doors .
He also claims the government wants football to come back because it will be `` good for the nation '' but stressed that public safety `` must come first '' .
`` It [ Football ] has not got the green light , ” he told the BBC 's Today programme on Radio 4 .
`` I met with the Premier League a couple of weeks ago .
We 've had two sessions , the first of which I chaired with the deputy chief medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do this in a safe way .
`` But it 's not just the Premier League , the rest of football and other sports that could , potentially , take place behind closed doors .
`` Public health and safety will come first and if we can get a plan that works then I would like then I would like us to go ahead with it because , I think , it will be good for the nation and good for football as a whole .
`` I will certainly be meeting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the English Football League and the FA and I 'm really hopeful we can get this up and running .
`` But public safety must come first so it 's only if we are confident of that , that will be able to proceed . ''

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Senior government officials will hold a meeting with the Premier League next week and are "hopeful" a plan can be agreed for matches to return.
Premier League clubs will hold a video-conference on Monday to discuss Project Restart in further detail.
However, no formal vote will take place at Monday’s meeting on the proposal - but sides could be asked to approve some elements of the plans.
Oliver Dowden, secretary for digital, culture, media and sport, has confirmed he will talk to the Premier League, the EFL and FA next week about progressing plans for games to resume behind closed doors.
He also claims the government wants football to come back because it will be "good for the nation" but stressed that public safety "must come first".
"It [Football] has not got the green light,” he told the BBC's Today programme on Radio 4.
"I met with the Premier League a couple of weeks ago. We've had two sessions, the first of which I chaired with the deputy chief medical officer, looking at how we could do this in a safe way.
"But it's not just the Premier League, the rest of football and other sports that could, potentially, take place behind closed doors.
"Public health and safety will come first and if we can get a plan that works then I would like then I would like us to go ahead with it because, I think, it will be good for the nation and good for football as a whole.
"I will certainly be meeting, on Thursday, with the Premier League, the English Football League and the FA and I'm really hopeful we can get this up and running.
"But public safety must come first so it's only if we are confident of that, that will be able to proceed."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Berbatov gives verdict on Leipzig pair amid Man Utd transfer links

Dimitar Berbatov has revealed that he hopes RB Leipzig keep hold of their star duo Timo Werner and Dayot Upamecano , amid speculation of a double transfer to Manchester United .
Despite the suspension of the Premier League and football throughout the world due to the coronavirus outbreak , United are still planning on improving their squad in the next transfer window .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that internal discussions on transfer targets are continuing and two players to be linked are prolific forward Werner and imposing defender Upamecano .
Both have been hugely impressive for Leipzig this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ title and are into the Champions League quarter-finals .
The Bundesliga is set to restart following its hiatus on May 16 and Berbatov ca n't wait to see the exciting Leipzig pair back in action but he 's hoping that they will be able to keep hold of their best players despite the inevitable interest from bigger clubs .
`` There are some very strong teams in the league , Dortmund are better than they used to be , which is mainly down to Jurgen Klopp and how he changed them , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from time to time is RB Leipzig , '' the Bulgarian told BetFair .
`` They are currently third and they have a very exciting squad .
They like to play good attacking football , they respect every opponent , but you can tell that they are n't afraid of anyone and you saw that against Spurs in the Champions League .
`` Their coach is unbelievable as well and hopefully , they can keep their star players , Timo Werner and Dayot Upamecano are two that will attract a lot of attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though because teams will be watching them and when Bayern Munich , Barcelona , Real Madrid , Manchester United and any other big established teams come in for players , it is difficult to keep hold of them . ''
The MEN reported last week that United are monitoring Werner , who has 27 goals and 12 assists this season , as their striker search sees the club use data to decide between targets .
While Upamecano is considered one of the best young defenders in Europe , MEN Sport understands that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer .

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Dimitar Berbatov has revealed that he hopes RB Leipzig keep hold of their star duo Timo Werner and Dayot Upamecano, amid speculation of a double transfer to Manchester United.
Despite the suspension of the Premier League and football throughout the world due to the coronavirus outbreak, United are still planning on improving their squad in the next transfer window.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that internal discussions on transfer targets are continuing and two players to be linked are prolific forward Werner and imposing defender Upamecano.
Both have been hugely impressive for Leipzig this season, as they challenge for the Bundesliga title and are into the Champions League quarter-finals.
The Bundesliga is set to restart following its hiatus on May 16 and Berbatov can't wait to see the exciting Leipzig pair back in action but he's hoping that they will be able to keep hold of their best players despite the inevitable interest from bigger clubs.
"There are some very strong teams in the league, Dortmund are better than they used to be, which is mainly down to Jurgen Klopp and how he changed them, but the team I also like to watch from time to time is RB Leipzig," the Bulgarian told BetFair.
"They are currently third and they have a very exciting squad. They like to play good attacking football, they respect every opponent, but you can tell that they aren't afraid of anyone and you saw that against Spurs in the Champions League.
"Their coach is unbelievable as well and hopefully, they can keep their star players, Timo Werner and Dayot Upamecano are two that will attract a lot of attention.
"I hope they keep them though because teams will be watching them and when Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United and any other big established teams come in for players, it is difficult to keep hold of them."
The MEN reported last week that United are monitoring Werner, who has 27 goals and 12 assists this season, as their striker search sees the club use data to decide between targets.
While Upamecano is considered one of the best young defenders in Europe, MEN Sport understands that a centre-back isn't a priority for United this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Cadbury brings back favourite and releases two new Dairy Milk bars

It is definitely all about the little things right now and the thought of indulging in a big bar of chocolate is one of them .
We all have our favourites but what if there was something completely new on the table from one of the world 's biggest chocolate makers ?
Cadbury 's has released not one , but TWO brand new Dairy Milk bars in delicious new flavours .
And we ca n't wait to give them a try .
Not only that , they have also released a re-imagined version of a former favourite .
The two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - which is Dairy Milk chocolate with a choc malt flavoured creme and smooth flowing caramel - and the Dairy Milk Crispy Mint Creme - which is Dairy Milk chocolate with mint flavoured creme and and crispy mint pieces .
But before you think about picking them up while out on our essential shop , they 're only available at one store .
B & M shared the image of the new sweet treats on its Instagram page .
The store captioned the post : `` Has anyone else spotted these tasty Cadbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They 've just made an appearance , alongside a wider range of exotic # chocolate bars , so they 're well worth picking up next time you pop in for an essential shop ! ''
And as for the blast from the past , remember Top Deck ?
The Dairy Milk chocolate bar is topped with a layer of Dream white chocolate .
But while we 'd usually rush to our local supermarket to pick up the chocolatey goodness , rules need to be adhered to .
Police have issued a reminder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can visit shops and supermarkets over Bank Holiday .

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It is definitely all about the little things right now and the thought of indulging in a big bar of chocolate is one of them.
We all have our favourites but what if there was something completely new on the table from one of the world's biggest chocolate makers?
Cadbury's has released not one, but TWO brand new Dairy Milk bars in delicious new flavours.
And we can't wait to give them a try.
Not only that, they have also released a re-imagined version of a former favourite.
The two new bars are the Daily Milk Moro - which is Dairy Milk chocolate with a choc malt flavoured creme and smooth flowing caramel - and the Dairy Milk Crispy Mint Creme - which is Dairy Milk chocolate with mint flavoured creme and and crispy mint pieces.
But before you think about picking them up while out on our essential shop, they're only available at one store.
B&M shared the image of the new sweet treats on its Instagram page.
The store captioned the post: "Has anyone else spotted these tasty Cadbury UK bars in store yet?!
"They've just made an appearance, alongside a wider range of exotic #chocolate bars, so they're well worth picking up next time you pop in for an essential shop!"
And as for the blast from the past, remember Top Deck?
The Dairy Milk chocolate bar is topped with a layer of Dream white chocolate.
But while we'd usually rush to our local supermarket to pick up the chocolatey goodness, rules need to be adhered to.
Police have issued a reminder on the list of rules on why you can visit shops and supermarkets over Bank Holiday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Man City star Rodri using break to prepare for life after football

Rodri has used his time away from Premier League football to help set himself up for a career after he hangs up his boots for good .
Manchester City stars have been away from the training ground for close to two months with all top-level competitions suspended as a result of the coronavirus pandemic , leaving the players with far more time on their hands than they are used to .
While it has been important to maintain fitness levels , Rodri has also been using the time to swot up for some imminent exams that count towards his university @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a degree in Management and Business Administration and is weighing up what he would like to do after he retires .
`` Most of the time I spent it with my brothers , playing football in the garden , tennis table or in the swimming pool , '' he said .
`` I also used the time to do homework from my university degree , as there are exams in a few days time .
On top of that , obviously , I have been training and keeping fit .
“ I ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do in the future , but I 'm studying a degree in Management and Business Administration because it is a challenge for me , to start a degree and finish it .
`` I 'm sure it 's going to be helpful in the future one way or another .
You never know .
When I finish my career as a player I 'd like to stay in contact with the sports world , but if it does n't happen , that ’ s fine too .
”

Rodri has used his time away from Premier League football to help set himself up for a career after he hangs up his boots for good.
Manchester City stars have been away from the training ground for close to two months with all top-level competitions suspended as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving the players with far more time on their hands than they are used to.
While it has been important to maintain fitness levels, Rodri has also been using the time to swot up for some imminent exams that count towards his university course. The 23-year-old is working towards a degree in Management and Business Administration and is weighing up what he would like to do after he retires.
"Most of the time I spent it with my brothers, playing football in the garden, tennis table or in the swimming pool," he said. "I also used the time to do homework from my university degree, as there are exams in a few days time. On top of that, obviously, I have been training and keeping fit.
“I can't say now what I'm going to do in the future, but I'm studying a degree in Management and Business Administration because it is a challenge for me, to start a degree and finish it.
"I'm sure it's going to be helpful in the future one way or another. You never know. When I finish my career as a player I'd like to stay in contact with the sports world, but if it doesn't happen, that’s fine too.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Paulo Dybala makes Paul Pogba Manchester United transfer wish

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala says he wishes to play alongside Paul Pogba again in his career , and has revealed his love for playing at Old Trafford .
The Argentine international enjoyed a successful partnership with Manchester United midfielder Pogba during his time in Turin and fondly remembers their one season playing together .
Dybala reunited with Pogba in the Champions League last season when he netted the winner in Juventus ' 1-0 away victory over United in the Champions League , and he fulfilled a childhood dream by playing at Old Trafford .
The Juventus forward was recently asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has swapped in his playing career , and he explained why Pogba 's shirt from last season is so special to him .
`` I couldn ’ t overlook a shirt like this , of course , '' Dybala told Uefa .
`` It ’ s from Manchester , my friend Paul [ Pogba ] , whom I admire as a person even more than as a football player .
`` I had the chance to share great things with him and hopefully I can repeat that someday .
But regarding the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a stadium like Old Trafford , one of the most important stadiums in the world .
You go in and you feel the atmosphere in the air and you breathe it in .
`` They played under [ José ] Mourinho , one of the most successful managers in history in terms of winning .
It wasn ’ t an easy game .
We won 1-0 with a goal I scored , although I was a bit lucky because the ball bounced in front of me very close to the goal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ game in that way makes it even sweeter and to be able to swap shirts with your friend is one of the most beautiful things you can do in football . ''

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Juventus forward Paulo Dybala says he wishes to play alongside Paul Pogba again in his career, and has revealed his love for playing at Old Trafford.
The Argentine international enjoyed a successful partnership with Manchester United midfielder Pogba during his time in Turin and fondly remembers their one season playing together.
Dybala reunited with Pogba in the Champions League last season when he netted the winner in Juventus' 1-0 away victory over United in the Champions League, and he fulfilled a childhood dream by playing at Old Trafford.
The Juventus forward was recently asked to name the most iconic shirts he has swapped in his playing career, and he explained why Pogba's shirt from last season is so special to him.
"I couldn’t overlook a shirt like this, of course," Dybala told Uefa. "It’s from Manchester, my friend Paul [Pogba], whom I admire as a person even more than as a football player.
"I had the chance to share great things with him and hopefully I can repeat that someday. But regarding the game that day, it was unforgettable playing at a stadium like Old Trafford, one of the most important stadiums in the world. You go in and you feel the atmosphere in the air and you breathe it in.
"They played under [José] Mourinho, one of the most successful managers in history in terms of winning. It wasn’t an easy game. We won 1-0 with a goal I scored, although I was a bit lucky because the ball bounced in front of me very close to the goal.
"To score and to win a game in that way makes it even sweeter and to be able to swap shirts with your friend is one of the most beautiful things you can do in football."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Kelvin Fletcher undergoes dramatic lockdown makeover

Lockdown has seemed to be all about dramatic make-overs for some .
And it seems like Kelvin Fletcher has taken a leaf out of Paddy McGuinness 's book and decided to test out the 'blondes have more fun ' theory .
The Strictly Come Dancing winner has shocked his fans by undergoing the dramatic hair transformation .
Kelvin had ditched his naturally dark locks for a bleach blonde do and showed off his latest look in a series of Instagram pics .
The first sees the former Emmerdale actor striking a pose for the camera , debuting his yellowing hair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He captioned the snap : `` What do you reckon @ mcguinness.paddy # BeenThroughAFewShades , '' after the Bolton comic took to the dye himself .
Paddy gave his approval , by writing in the comments section : `` HaHa fantastic pal !
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Vernon Kay also joined in to joke : `` Looks like a hairy pint of Guinness . ''
Kelvin then shared a look at the transformation process and with help from his wife Liz Marsden .
He said : `` From brunettre to ginger ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where ’ s that toner . ''
But some people could n't quite believe the dramatic new look .
`` Omg ... not a good look sorry !
Shave it off , '' commented one .
Another said : `` please tell me this is n't real ?
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sorry @ kelvin_fletcher but this is not a good look for you !
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`` Will the real Slim Shady please stand up ... .
, '' joked a third .
Ouch .
You do you , Kelvin .

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Lockdown has seemed to be all about dramatic make-overs for some.
And it seems like Kelvin Fletcher has taken a leaf out of Paddy McGuinness's book and decided to test out the 'blondes have more fun' theory.
The Strictly Come Dancing winner has shocked his fans by undergoing the dramatic hair transformation.
Kelvin had ditched his naturally dark locks for a bleach blonde do and showed off his latest look in a series of Instagram pics.
The first sees the former Emmerdale actor striking a pose for the camera, debuting his yellowing hair - but still with full dark beard.
He captioned the snap: "What do you reckon @mcguinness.paddy
#BeenThroughAFewShades," after the Bolton comic took to the dye himself.
Paddy gave his approval, by writing in the comments section: "HaHa fantastic pal!!!!"
Vernon Kay also joined in to joke: "Looks like a hairy pint of Guinness."
Kelvin then shared a look at the transformation process and with help from his wife Liz Marsden.
He said: "From brunettre to ginger (favourite part) to yellow. Now where’s that toner."
But some people couldn't quite believe the dramatic new look.
"Omg... not a good look sorry! Shave it off," commented one.
Another said: "please tell me this isn't real??!! sorry @kelvin_fletcher but this is not a good look for you!!!"
"Will the real Slim Shady please stand up....," joked a third.
While a fourth added: "You’re ruining ur sexiness."
Ouch. You do you, Kelvin.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Video shows police tasering a man in front of his young child at petrol station

Mobile phone footage showing a police officer tasering a man in front of his distraught young child has emerged .
It 's thought the incident took place on a petrol station forecourt in Stretford on Wednesday night .
The footage has been widely shared on social media .
Greater Manchester Police say they are aware of the video and are investigating .
The force tweeted : `` We are aware of a video on social media that shows a man being tasted [ sic ] .
`` We are aware of this incident and are investigating . ''
The wider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Manchester Evening News has approached GMP for further comment .
Andy Burnham , the mayor of Greater Manchester , issued a statement on the video .
In the clip a small boy can be heard repeatedly shouting 'Daddy ' as a man grapples with two officers on the petrol station forecourt .
One of the officers then says 'You 're the one causing the problem ' , to which the man replies ' I 'm not causing any problems ' .
It appears one of the officers then says 'Right , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapon is fired .
The man then falls to the floor as the now hysterical child screams 'Daddy ' .
Some time later several more police vehicles arrive and the man is handcuffed and led into the back of a police van .
After footage was shared on Twitter , a woman commented saying she had recorded it in Stretford at 11pm on Wednesday and posted a second longer clip of the incident .
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins has confirmed the incident is being looked at by the Independent Office for Police Conduct @

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Mobile phone footage showing a police officer tasering a man in front of his distraught young child has emerged.
It's thought the incident took place on a petrol station forecourt in Stretford on Wednesday night.
The footage has been widely shared on social media.
Greater Manchester Police say they are aware of the video and are investigating.
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The force tweeted: "We are aware of a video on social media that shows a man being tasted [sic].
"We are aware of this incident and are investigating."
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, issued a statement on the video.
In the clip a small boy can be heard repeatedly shouting 'Daddy' as a man grapples with two officers on the petrol station forecourt.
One of the officers then says 'You're the one causing the problem', to which the man replies 'I'm not causing any problems'.
It appears one of the officers then says 'Right, Taser him', moments before the weapon is fired.
The man then falls to the floor as the now hysterical child screams 'Daddy'.
Some time later several more police vehicles arrive and the man is handcuffed and led into the back of a police van.
After footage was shared on Twitter, a woman commented saying she had recorded it in Stretford at 11pm on Wednesday and posted a second longer clip of the incident.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins has confirmed the incident is being looked at by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Greater Manchester Police later issued a statement.
It read: "A man has been charged following an incident which saw a taser being deployed by a GMP officer.
"Shortly before 11pm on Wednesday 6 May 2020, police officers observed a vehicle being driven unsafely at high speed on Chester Road, in Stretford.
"The vehicle was stopped and the driver, Desmond Ziggy Mombeyarara (12/12/1985) of Cornbrook Park Road, Old Trafford was arrested and subsequently charged with the following:
· Two counts of resisting a constable in the execution of their duty
· One count of driving at excess speed
· One count of not having vehicle insurance
· Once count of being unfit to drive through drink
· One count of failing without reasonable excuse to co-operate with a preliminary test
· One count of failing to stop when required to do so
· One count of unnecessary travel.
"He was remanded in custody to appear before Manchester Magistrates Court today Friday 8 May 2020."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Anxiety, exercise and falling income... how we're finding life under lockdown

Well over two thirds of people in Greater Manchester believe the lockdown was introduced too late , according to the biggest survey of its kind - but , so far , they still think Boris Johnson is doing well overall .
Most people here would be willing to pay more tax in order to help the economy recover , even though almost half had seen a drop in income during the lockdown .
More than one in three say they have suffered anxiety during the pandemic , while most had been cooking , eating healthily and exercising more - as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lockdown Survey , powered by doopoll.co , posed 40 questions to readers about their lives during the pandemic , with the results providing a fascinating snapshot of how our lives have changed and how we feel .
Nearly 20,000 people filled out the survey in Greater Manchester , part of a huge 400,000 who took part across England , Wales , Scotland , Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland .
Here are some of its key findings , both here and elsewhere .
How the government is doing Our survey found 70pc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was introduced too late .
But overall , they still feel the government is doing reasonably well .
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty receives the highest rating of the senior figures put to readers , scoring an approval score of 7.3 out of 10 , followed by the Chancellor , Rishi Sunak , at 6.8 , and Boris Johnson at 6.2 .
In all cases , their scores averaged as ‘ good ’ .
However approval varies significantly across the country .
Scotland rated the Prime Minister ‘ poor ’ - Glasgow scoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool handed him the lowest score in England , at 4.7 .
Grimsby , meanwhile , was the most supportive , marking Boris Johnson 7.5 out of 10 .
In Ireland , most people felt their own government had introduced the lockdown - which came in several weeks before ours - at the right time .
But in every part of the UK , the majority felt Boris Johnson had enforced it too late .
Glasgow and Liverpool were the most critical , with 79pc expressing that view , while at the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Grimsby and Somerset felt that way .
In Greater Manchester , mayor Andy Burnham just beat health secretary Matt Hanock on personal ratings , with the former and current health secretaries scoring 5.7 and 5.8 respectively .
The government as a whole also scored 5.8 , meaning people felt all three were doing ‘ OK ’ .
The NHS scored a massive 9.4 , meanwhile , making healthcare workers the top-rated ‘ heroes ’ of the crisis - while emergency services as a whole scored 9.2 , supermarket workers 9 , delivery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In Greater Manchester , getting on for half of those who responded - 46pc - said their household income had dropped during the lockdown .
The most common reason was furlough , accounting for nearly half of those people , followed by having to close a business or take a pay cut , both of which applied to 11pc of those who had lost money .
Over one in five of those who had taken a financial hit said their monthly income had more than halved during the lockdown .
Just under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they had applied for some kind of financial support but were still waiting for it .
Asked how confident they were that their firm would survive the outbreak , the average score was 5.5 out of 10 .
Nevertheless , most respondents here - 51pc - would be willing to pay higher taxes on the other side of the immediate crisis , in order to help the economy bounce back .
Again , that figure varies across the UK and Ireland .
Just one in three people in Dublin were willing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while 41pc of people in Belfast , 43pc in London and 47pc in Liverpool , Birmingham and Essex were prepared to do so .
The area most enthusiastic about paying more tax was Yorkshire , where 57pc were happy to cough up extra in order to fund the recovery .
Nearly three quarters of people in Greater Manchester - 72pc - thought the government should spend more on reviving the economy after the pandemic than they did on dealing with the 2008 financial crash .
The survey provides a glimpse of how daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how people feel about it .
Perhaps unsurprisingly , Greater Manchester is cooking a lot more , while on average people are also eating slightly more healthily and exercising more , both inside and outside .
We are also drinking slightly more - while speaking to family much more often .
For those with children , many are also struggling with the reality of work-life balance .
Some 40pc of people said ‘ sometimes home schooling works , sometimes it doesn ’ t ’ , suggesting the exercise has been hit-and-miss - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of respondents , said it was ‘ impossible ’ .
The majority of parents said it was either ‘ difficult ’ or ‘ very difficult ’ to juggle work and childcare .
Meanwhile of the 39pc of people who said they were now working from home , a narrow majority would prefer to go back to the office .
People had found accessing advice on the pandemic ‘ very easy ’ , however , ranking ease of access 8.5 out of 10 - but supermarket deliveries were much more difficult , marked at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survey also shows people have taken the lockdown seriously where socialising is concerned .
People in Greater Manchester were ‘ very unlikely ’ to sneak out to a pub if it were to secretly open on their street .
Dubliners were the most enthusiastic about the idea , but even then , they still said it was unlikely .
The findings suggest people have been emotionally affected by the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic - even if most feel it has caused their community to pull together .
People in Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak .
With a score of zero representing no fears at all , and 10 representing the highest possible worry , the region averaged at 7.5 .
It has taken its toll on mental health , too .
Since social distancing began , more than one in three people - 37pc - said they had experienced more anxiety than usual , while 22pc had felt more depressed and a fifth of people had been lonely .
Meanwhile 40pc of people in a relationship said the lockdown had put it under strain , 9pc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The results suggest some positives too , however .
Over a third of people surveyed said they had helped out either a family neighbour or a friend during the pandemic .
And the majority of people - 57pc - said they believed the experience had brought their community closer together .

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Well over two thirds of people in Greater Manchester believe the lockdown was introduced too late, according to the biggest survey of its kind - but, so far, they still think Boris Johnson is doing well overall.
Most people here would be willing to pay more tax in order to help the economy recover, even though almost half had seen a drop in income during the lockdown.
More than one in three say they have suffered anxiety during the pandemic, while most had been cooking, eating healthily and exercising more - as well as boozing.
The Great Big Lockdown Survey, powered by doopoll.co, posed 40 questions to readers about their lives during the pandemic, with the results providing a fascinating snapshot of how our lives have changed and how we feel.
Nearly 20,000 people filled out the survey in Greater Manchester, part of a huge 400,000 who took part across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Here are some of its key findings, both here and elsewhere.
(Image: PA)
How the government is doing
Our survey found 70pc of people here feel the lockdown itself was introduced too late. But overall, they still feel the government is doing reasonably well.
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty receives the highest rating of the senior figures put to readers, scoring an approval score of 7.3 out of 10, followed by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, at 6.8, and Boris Johnson at 6.2. In all cases, their scores averaged as ‘good’.
However approval varies significantly across the country.
Scotland rated the Prime Minister ‘poor’ - Glasgow scoring him 3.8 and Edinburgh 4 - while Liverpool handed him the lowest score in England, at 4.7.
Grimsby, meanwhile, was the most supportive, marking Boris Johnson 7.5 out of 10.
Similarly, feelings about the lockdown vary significantly.
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In Ireland, most people felt their own government had introduced the lockdown - which came in several weeks before ours - at the right time.
But in every part of the UK, the majority felt Boris Johnson had enforced it too late.
Glasgow and Liverpool were the most critical, with 79pc expressing that view, while at the other end of the scale 61pc of people in Grimsby and Somerset felt that way.
In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham just beat health secretary Matt Hanock on personal ratings, with the former and current health secretaries scoring 5.7 and 5.8 respectively. The government as a whole also scored 5.8, meaning people felt all three were doing ‘OK’.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer scored 4.4 out of 10.
The NHS scored a massive 9.4, meanwhile, making healthcare workers the top-rated ‘heroes’ of the crisis - while emergency services as a whole scored 9.2, supermarket workers 9, delivery drivers 8.8 and community volunteer groups 7.8.
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Money
In Greater Manchester, getting on for half of those who responded - 46pc - said their household income had dropped during the lockdown.
The most common reason was furlough, accounting for nearly half of those people, followed by having to close a business or take a pay cut, both of which applied to 11pc of those who had lost money.
Over one in five of those who had taken a financial hit said their monthly income had more than halved during the lockdown.
Just under half of business owners, meanwhile, said they had applied for some kind of financial support but were still waiting for it.
Asked how confident they were that their firm would survive the outbreak, the average score was 5.5 out of 10.
Nevertheless, most respondents here - 51pc - would be willing to pay higher taxes on the other side of the immediate crisis, in order to help the economy bounce back.
Again, that figure varies across the UK and Ireland.
(Image: PA)
Just one in three people in Dublin were willing to pay higher taxes after the crisis, while 41pc of people in Belfast, 43pc in London and 47pc in Liverpool, Birmingham and Essex were prepared to do so.
The area most enthusiastic about paying more tax was Yorkshire, where 57pc were happy to cough up extra in order to fund the recovery.
Nearly three quarters of people in Greater Manchester - 72pc - thought the government should spend more on reviving the economy after the pandemic than they did on dealing with the 2008 financial crash.
Lifestyle
The survey provides a glimpse of how daily life has changed during the lockdown - and how people feel about it.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Greater Manchester is cooking a lot more, while on average people are also eating slightly more healthily and exercising more, both inside and outside.
We are also drinking slightly more - while speaking to family much more often.
(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
For those with children, many are also struggling with the reality of work-life balance.
Some 40pc of people said ‘sometimes home schooling works, sometimes it doesn’t’, suggesting the exercise has been hit-and-miss - although more than 200 people, 5pc of respondents, said it was ‘impossible’.
The majority of parents said it was either ‘difficult’ or ‘very difficult’ to juggle work and childcare.
Meanwhile of the 39pc of people who said they were now working from home, a narrow majority would prefer to go back to the office.
People had found accessing advice on the pandemic ‘very easy’, however, ranking ease of access 8.5 out of 10 - but supermarket deliveries were much more difficult, marked at just 3 out of 10.
The survey also shows people have taken the lockdown seriously where socialising is concerned.
People in Greater Manchester were ‘very unlikely’ to sneak out to a pub if it were to secretly open on their street. Dubliners were the most enthusiastic about the idea, but even then, they still said it was unlikely.
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Wellbeing
The findings suggest people have been emotionally affected by the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic - even if most feel it has caused their community to pull together.
People in Greater Manchester said they were very concerned about the outbreak. With a score of zero representing no fears at all, and 10 representing the highest possible worry, the region averaged at 7.5.
It has taken its toll on mental health, too.
Since social distancing began, more than one in three people - 37pc - said they had experienced more anxiety than usual, while 22pc had felt more depressed and a fifth of people had been lonely.
Meanwhile 40pc of people in a relationship said the lockdown had put it under strain, 9pc calling it a ‘big strain’.
The results suggest some positives too, however.
Over a third of people surveyed said they had helped out either a family neighbour or a friend during the pandemic.
And the majority of people - 57pc - said they believed the experience had brought their community closer together.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Manchester United in control of Dean Henderson loan future

Manchester United will need to give Dean Henderson permission to remain at Sheffield United for the rest of the Premier League season if it continues into July .
Henderson has shone while on loan at Bramall Lane this season but is only contracted to play for the club until 30 June as part of the agreement arranged last summer .
The 23-year-old was expected to come back and fight for his place at United this summer but his immediate future is now up in the air following uncertainty surrounding the English football season .
Premier League plans for the remainder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finalised , however officials have indicated they will do everything they can to ensure the current campaign is concluded successfully by the end of July .
These proposals would affect Henderson given that his loan spell is due to expire a month earlier than the proposed conclusion , and MEN Sport understand it would be in United 's hands to approve any extension .
United are due to play Sheffield United again before the end of the season , although Henderson would be ineligible to feature for The Blades as part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indication Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side would prevent him from extending the loan for the remainder of the season .
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has already suggested it would be ‘ morally wrong ’ for United to recall Henderson from loan and not allow him to finish the season at Bramall Lane .
“ I personally think it will be morally correct to leave [ Henderson ] playing with Sheffield United for the last 10 games of the season , '' he told beIN Sports .
“ Because of the legalities and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loan , they might take that decision [ to recall him ] , but we are not a threat to Man Utd .
“ They will be quite happy with the players that they have got that will see them through the season.
” Earlier this week MEN Sport reported that four youngsters are still in the dark regarding their immediate futures following the expiration of their loan deals with EFL clubs .
Ethan Hamilton , Kieran O'Hara , Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and George Tanner have seen their respective loan deals expire and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision on their futures as they await clarity on if , how and when the season will resume .

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Manchester United will need to give Dean Henderson permission to remain at Sheffield United for the rest of the Premier League season if it continues into July.
Henderson has shone while on loan at Bramall Lane this season but is only contracted to play for the club until 30 June as part of the agreement arranged last summer.
The 23-year-old was expected to come back and fight for his place at United this summer but his immediate future is now up in the air following uncertainty surrounding the English football season.
Premier League plans for the remainder of the season are yet to be finalised, however officials have indicated they will do everything they can to ensure the current campaign is concluded successfully by the end of July.
These proposals would affect Henderson given that his loan spell is due to expire a month earlier than the proposed conclusion, and MEN Sport understand it would be in United's hands to approve any extension.
United are due to play Sheffield United again before the end of the season, although Henderson would be ineligible to feature for The Blades as part of the current agreement, and there is no indication Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side would prevent him from extending the loan for the remainder of the season.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has already suggested it would be ‘morally wrong’ for United to recall Henderson from loan and not allow him to finish the season at Bramall Lane.
“I personally think it will be morally correct to leave [Henderson] playing with Sheffield United for the last 10 games of the season," he told beIN Sports.
“Because of the legalities and the situation regarding the expiry of the loan, they might take that decision [to recall him], but we are not a threat to Man Utd.
“They will be quite happy with the players that they have got that will see them through the season.”
Earlier this week MEN Sport reported that four youngsters are still in the dark regarding their immediate futures following the expiration of their loan deals with EFL clubs.
Ethan Hamilton, Kieran O'Hara, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and George Tanner have seen their respective loan deals expire and the loaning clubs are yet to make a decision on their futures as they await clarity on if, how and when the season will resume.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Gary Neville sends Manchester United transfer message

Manchester United legend Gary Neville is feeling positive about the future at Old Trafford .
The former full-back spoke on Sky Sports ' Football Show about why Paul Pogba should consider sticking around when his eyes lit up , speaking about what is to come at United .
Neville believes , with the nucleus of a good young squad , his old club can use their muscle in the transfer market and take advantage of the financial hit caused to other clubs by coronavirus .
`` Manchester United still need to add three , four , five players of real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a position to be able to capitalise this summer in the transfer market , '' he said .
`` They will be one of the clubs that still has the ability to do some business .
`` And business with clubs in the past where Manchester United have found it difficult in the last few years to get prices down , to keep wages down .
`` They are going to be in a very strong position to hold their nerve this summer , and this is going to be a really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Neville has been filled with optimism having been encouraged by United 's performances before the world came to a halt .
He added : `` If football can get back in the next few weeks , if Manchester United can play how they were pre-this lockdown when they were starting to keep clean sheets with a good defensive record , the midfielder looked like it was starting to tick and obviously they were still getting goals in that front three .
`` You start looking at the glass half-full versus it being half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool at this time , which means they are a million miles away .
`` I do n't know why it is at this time , but I feel a little more confident in Manchester United 's ability to challenge next season because of what 's happened and the fact they started to play a lot better before this lockdown . ''

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville is feeling positive about the future at Old Trafford.
The former full-back spoke on Sky Sports' Football Show about why Paul Pogba should consider sticking around when his eyes lit up, speaking about what is to come at United.
Neville believes, with the nucleus of a good young squad, his old club can use their muscle in the transfer market and take advantage of the financial hit caused to other clubs by coronavirus.
"Manchester United still need to add three, four, five players of real quality to that and Manchester United are in a position to be able to capitalise this summer in the transfer market," he said.
"They will be one of the clubs that still has the ability to do some business.
"And business with clubs in the past where Manchester United have found it difficult in the last few years to get prices down, to keep wages down.
"They are going to be in a very strong position to hold their nerve this summer, and this is going to be a really important summer for Manchester United."
Neville has been filled with optimism having been encouraged by United's performances before the world came to a halt.
He added: "If football can get back in the next few weeks, if Manchester United can play how they were pre-this lockdown when they were starting to keep clean sheets with a good defensive record, the midfielder looked like it was starting to tick and obviously they were still getting goals in that front three.
"You start looking at the glass half-full versus it being half empty and being the 30 points off Liverpool at this time, which means they are a million miles away.
"I don't know why it is at this time, but I feel a little more confident in Manchester United's ability to challenge next season because of what's happened and the fact they started to play a lot better before this lockdown."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Charlotte Hawkins sends love to Kate Garraway after she posts update on husband

An emotional Charlotte Hawkins sent her love to Kate Garraway after she posted another update about her husband ’ s condition .
Kate said that Derek Draper is ‘ fighting so hard ’ to beat coronavirus .
She wrote a post on Instagram on Thursday evening following the weekly clap for carers , thanking the health care workers who are looking after her husband .
Kate , who turned 53 on Monday , has been offering fans regular updates on his condition since he tested positive for COVID-19 .
Charlotte , who was on the Good Morning Britain presenting panel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best wishes .
She said : “ Well Kate , we send so much love back to you .
`` This is especially a poignant moment for Kate , so sending lots of love . ''
Charlotte also updated GMB viewers with Kate ’ s comments about Derek .
Charlotte read : “ Derek is still with us , fighting so hard to beat this virus and everyday I am awestruck by how hard every member of the NHS team is fighting to turn things around & bring him ( and so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ You are amazing - thank you , thank you .
Sending love to you all in these terrible times.
” Ben read out another part of Kate ’ s message , where she spoke about the clap for carers weekly turnout on her street .
He said : “ The neighbours turned into ‘ red arrows ’ tonight for # clapthecarers # nhs & # keyworkers .
“ We have taken so much comfort and inspiration from the spirit of the country beautifully personified by Captain Tom these past few weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a reminder of the strength and resilience that we all have within us if we pull together and keep going .
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An emotional Charlotte Hawkins sent her love to Kate Garraway after she posted another update about her husband’s condition.
Kate said that Derek Draper is ‘fighting so hard’ to beat coronavirus.
She wrote a post on Instagram on Thursday evening following the weekly clap for carers, thanking the health care workers who are looking after her husband.
Kate, who turned 53 on Monday, has been offering fans regular updates on his condition since he tested positive for COVID-19.
Charlotte, who was on the Good Morning Britain presenting panel with Ben Shephard, offered her own best wishes.
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She said: “Well Kate, we send so much love back to you.
"This is especially a poignant moment for Kate, so sending lots of love."
Charlotte also updated GMB viewers with Kate’s comments about Derek.
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Charlotte read: “Derek is still with us, fighting so hard to beat this virus and everyday I am awestruck by how hard every member of the NHS team is fighting to turn things around & bring him (and so many others) home to their loved ones.
“You are amazing - thank you, thank you. Sending love to you all in these terrible times.”
Ben read out another part of Kate’s message, where she spoke about the clap for carers weekly turnout on her street.
He said: “The neighbours turned into ‘red arrows’ tonight for #clapthecarers #nhs & #keyworkers.
“We have taken so much comfort and inspiration from the spirit of the country beautifully personified by Captain Tom these past few weeks.
“And with VE Day tomorrow it’s a reminder of the strength and resilience that we all have within us if we pull together and keep going.”
GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Boris Johnson's dad admits breaking lockdown rules after grandchild was born

Stanley Johnson has admitted that he broke lockdown rules to buy a newspaper after his grandchild was born .
The Prime Minister 's dad confessed to breaking the strict measures during an appearance on Friday 's Good Morning Britain .
Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds announced last Wednesday that they had welcomed a baby boy Mr Johnson was discharged from intensive care where he had been battling coronavirus .
Last week , Ms Symonds shared the name of the couple 's first child together as Wilfred Lawries Nicholas .
The tot was namedin tribute to Mr Johnson 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart – the two doctors that saved Boris ' life last month .
Stanley spoke of his delight at becoming a grandfather again and that his grandchild was named Wilfred after the PM 's grandfather , a Second World War RAF pilot who was awarded the DFC after his achievements in the RAF .
`` I 'm thrilled that Boris and Carrie have named their boy … after my father Wilfred , '' he told Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins on the ITV programme .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see that this name is going to live on in this young boy . ''
He went on to explain how he broke the rules by driving to a petrol station : `` I actually broke the lockdown rule…I 've got to say - well , my car was pretty much on empty anyway .
`` But I went , I said 'there 's bound to be something in the papers ' and went across to the garage … I said ' I know I ’ m not really meant to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not sure it ’ s an essential journey , but I just think there ’ s something in the paper today about my 14th grandchild ' . ''
Stanley also spoke about how he prayed for his son when he was at `` death 's door '' after his son was admitted to intensive care at St Thomas ' Hospital in London suffering with Covid-19 .
`` I think I was as worried as any father would be if their child is at death ’ s door , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to tell you , I make no bones about it , I said a prayer or two . ''

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Stanley Johnson has admitted that he broke lockdown rules to buy a newspaper after his grandchild was born.
The Prime Minister's dad confessed to breaking the strict measures during an appearance on Friday's Good Morning Britain.
Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds announced last Wednesday that they had welcomed a baby boy Mr Johnson was discharged from intensive care where he had been battling coronavirus.
Last week, Ms Symonds shared the name of the couple's first child together as Wilfred Lawries Nicholas.
The tot was namedin tribute to Mr Johnson's grandfather, Carrie's grandfather and after Dr Nick Price and Dr Nick Hart – the two doctors that saved Boris' life last month.
Stanley spoke of his delight at becoming a grandfather again and that his grandchild was named Wilfred after the PM's grandfather, a Second World War RAF pilot who was awarded the DFC after his achievements in the RAF.
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"I'm thrilled that Boris and Carrie have named their boy … after my father Wilfred," he told Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins on the ITV programme.
"It’s a wonderful strange feeling actually to see that this name is going to live on in this young boy."
He went on to explain how he broke the rules by driving to a petrol station: "I actually broke the lockdown rule…I've got to say - well, my car was pretty much on empty anyway.
"But I went, I said 'there's bound to be something in the papers' and went across to the garage … I said 'I know I’m not really meant to be out buying a newspaper, I'm not sure it’s an essential journey, but I just think there’s something in the paper today about my 14th grandchild'."
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Stanley also spoke about how he prayed for his son when he was at "death's door" after his son was admitted to intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital in London suffering with Covid-19.
"I think I was as worried as any father would be if their child is at death’s door," he said.
"I was certainly worried, I've got to tell you, I make no bones about it, I said a prayer or two."
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Corrie spoilers as Oliver is rushed to intensive care

He recently gave his parents a fright after he collapsed at home , and next week Oliver Battersby ends up in intensive care after being taken seriously ill on Coronation Street .
Leanne Battersby and Steve McDonald look at a nursery school for their son , and having returned home Leanne goes to check on Oliver to find that the three-year-old has suffered another seizure .
Leanne and her former flame cling to each other terrified , and just as they think he might be out of the woods it happens again .
He 's taken ill again as Leanne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to him .
A doctor delivers the news that Oliver is still fitting and they ’ ve moved him to intensive care .
At Nick 's request his brother David Platt talks to Leanne about living with epilepsy .
Oliver was conceived as the result of a one-night stand in June 2016 while Steve was separated from his ex wife Michelle Connor , and when Michelle found out his secret it ended their marriage .
Leanne gave birth in a lift at the Victoria Court flats in February 2017 .
Elsewhere , mother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the thought of attending her first post natal depression support group after her recent diagnosis .
But when another mother talks about her depression and her inability to cope with her baby , Gemma realises that she ’ s not alone with her struggle .
Also on Corrie next week , Yasmeen Metcalfe attends her bail hearing after the stabbing of her abusive husband Geoff .
And her granddaughter Alya calls at the Rovers Return and tells barman Sean Tully how Yasmeen is the victim of domestic abuse .

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He recently gave his parents a fright after he collapsed at home, and next week Oliver Battersby ends up in intensive care after being taken seriously ill on Coronation Street.
Leanne Battersby and Steve McDonald look at a nursery school for their son, and having returned home Leanne goes to check on Oliver to find that the three-year-old has suffered another seizure.
Leanne and her former flame cling to each other terrified, and just as they think he might be out of the woods it happens again.
He's taken ill again as Leanne's partner Nick Tilsley reads a story to him.
A doctor delivers the news that Oliver is still fitting and they’ve moved him to intensive care.
At Nick's request his brother David Platt talks to Leanne about living with epilepsy.
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Oliver was conceived as the result of a one-night stand in June 2016 while Steve was separated from his ex wife Michelle Connor, and when Michelle found out his secret it ended their marriage.
Leanne gave birth in a lift at the Victoria Court flats in February 2017.
Elsewhere, mother of quadruplets Gemma Winter is nervous at the thought of attending her first post natal depression support group after her recent diagnosis.
But when another mother talks about her depression and her inability to cope with her baby, Gemma realises that she’s not alone with her struggle.
Also on Corrie next week, Yasmeen Metcalfe attends her bail hearing after the stabbing of her abusive husband Geoff.
And her granddaughter Alya calls at the Rovers Return and tells barman Sean Tully how Yasmeen is the victim of domestic abuse.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Man City make decision on Kyle Walker after latest lockdown breach

Kyle Walker will not be punished by Manchester City after he was caught breaking lockdown rules again .
The 29-year-old was subject to an internal disciplinary procedure last month after The Sun reported that he had hosted a party at his flat to go against government orders for everyone to stay at their own home , prompting strongly-worded criticism from the club .
The same newspaper on Friday clocked Walker visiting both his sister and his parents this week despite no change in social distancing rules .
However , it is understood that there will be no similar action or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two incidents are not viewed in the same way and there is sympathy for Walker 's situation .
Walker himself took to Twitter following the publication of the article to write a lengthy defence of his actions , asking for his mental health to be taken into consideration and questioning the newspaper scrutiny on him and his family .
`` I am a human being , with feelings of pain and upset just like everybody else .
Being in the public eye as a professional athlete does not make you immune to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is sad , but I feel as though my life is being scrutinised without any context .
I understand if people are upset or angry with me , but it was important for people to have a better understanding of my life .
`` Thank you for taking the time to hear my feelings . ''
Walker is expected to join back up with his teammates at the City Football Academy when a date can be agreed for players to safely return to training , with the Premier League aiming to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a consensus can be reached with clubs and government .

Kyle Walker will not be punished by Manchester City after he was caught breaking lockdown rules again.
The 29-year-old was subject to an internal disciplinary procedure last month after The Sun reported that he had hosted a party at his flat to go against government orders for everyone to stay at their own home, prompting strongly-worded criticism from the club. The same newspaper on Friday clocked Walker visiting both his sister and his parents this week despite no change in social distancing rules.
However, it is understood that there will be no similar action or condemnation from the club this time as the two incidents are not viewed in the same way and there is sympathy for Walker's situation.
Walker himself took to Twitter following the publication of the article to write a lengthy defence of his actions, asking for his mental health to be taken into consideration and questioning the newspaper scrutiny on him and his family.
"I am a human being, with feelings of pain and upset just like everybody else. Being in the public eye as a professional athlete does not make you immune to this," he added.
"It is sad, but I feel as though my life is being scrutinised without any context. I understand if people are upset or angry with me, but it was important for people to have a better understanding of my life.
"Thank you for taking the time to hear my feelings."
Walker is expected to join back up with his teammates at the City Football Academy when a date can be agreed for players to safely return to training, with the Premier League aiming to get the season back underway next month if a consensus can be reached with clubs and government.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Gary Neville gives verdict on Paul Pogba's Manchester United future

Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes Paul Pogba could remain at Old Trafford for up to 18 months .
Pogba has been linked with a move away this summer , but amid the financial crisis caused by coronavirus , it seems the Frenchman could be staying put .
And Neville believes it might not be just until January , or even next summer , but for up to 18 months with plenty to be excited about at Old Trafford .
`` I think the direction all season of Pogba 's career was always pointing away from Manchester in the sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his agent was coming out all the time , '' he said on Sky Sports ' Football Show .
`` I just wonder now , what has happened with coronavirus and the economic reset in football , which clubs are really going to be able to buy Paul Pogba for the £80m , £90m , £100m that was being talked about ?
`` Which clubs are going to pay the wages Paul Pogba is on at Manchester United ?
`` I 'm not diminishing him as a player , I 'm just talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world finds itself in . ''
He added : `` So , Paul Pogba may have to - and may want - to sit at Manchester United now for the next 12 to 18 months and look at the fact that he has got a club he can play at with Bruno Fernandes , with Fred , McTominay , Matic , Maguire , Wan-Bissaka , Brandon Williams , De Gea in goal and then Mason Greenwood and Martial up front .
`` You look at that as a core group of players who @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes Paul Pogba could remain at Old Trafford for up to 18 months.
Pogba has been linked with a move away this summer, but amid the financial crisis caused by coronavirus, it seems the Frenchman could be staying put.
And Neville believes it might not be just until January, or even next summer, but for up to 18 months with plenty to be excited about at Old Trafford.
"I think the direction all season of Pogba's career was always pointing away from Manchester in the sense that there was so much speculation, his agent was coming out all the time," he said on Sky Sports' Football Show.
"I just wonder now, what has happened with coronavirus and the economic reset in football, which clubs are really going to be able to buy Paul Pogba for the £80m, £90m, £100m that was being talked about?
"Which clubs are going to pay the wages Paul Pogba is on at Manchester United?
"I'm not diminishing him as a player, I'm just talking about the economic situation that the whole world finds itself in."
He added: "So, Paul Pogba may have to - and may want - to sit at Manchester United now for the next 12 to 18 months and look at the fact that he has got a club he can play at with Bruno Fernandes, with Fred, McTominay, Matic, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams, De Gea in goal and then Mason Greenwood and Martial up front.
"You look at that as a core group of players who are at a good age."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Public warned to expect 'limited moves' to lift lockdown measures

As the UK braces for more news on the current lockdown restrictions , people are being warned that the moved could be 'limited ' .
It has already been announced that country is to remain under the strict social-distancing measures into the bank holiday weekend after the three-weekly review took place .
However , the Prime Minister is set to unveil his 'road map ' plan to easing the lockdown on Sunday which was put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus .
A 50-page draft document has reportedly been drawn up which shows the staggered plan to ease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan has been broken into five stages and will take six months - with pauses to test how each measure impacts the spread of the virus .
But Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the public should be aware these changes will be `` limited '' as the situation `` remains exactly the same . ''
Mr Dowden told BBC Breakfast : `` The situation remains exactly as it has been for several weeks , that is people should be staying at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have that temptingly sunny bank holiday weekend coming up but , please , people should not be leaving home except for the limited reasons we 've already set out . ''
He added : `` The Prime Minister will set out the next steps .
But as I have been at pains to say… and as the Prime Minister said to us at Cabinet yesterday , the health of the nation comes first so we need to proceed with caution .
`` Expect limited moves to begin with and then , over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work , we can start to go further and what we will be doing is setting out the different steps we could take further along the path so people know where we 're going . ''
Dominic Raab also told the Downing Street press conference on Thursday there would be `` no change '' in the rules during the weekend before Boris Johnson 's address .
The Foreign Secretary said that while the rate of infection for coronavirus is `` steadily falling '' to between 0.5 and 0.9 , he made it clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet '' .
Mr Raab said : `` This weekend the Prime Minister will set out the next steps which we can responsibly take over the following weeks , guided by the scientific advice and mindful – as we said right from the word go – of taking the right decisions at the right time .
`` Now we can start setting out how we will live and work whilst maintaining the necessary social distancing rules , we can also be clear about those measures which are still necessary to prevent a second @ @ @

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As the UK braces for more news on the current lockdown restrictions, people are being warned that the moved could be 'limited'.
It has already been announced that country is to remain under the strict social-distancing measures into the bank holiday weekend after the three-weekly review took place.
However, the Prime Minister is set to unveil his 'road map' plan to easing the lockdown on Sunday which was put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus.
A 50-page draft document has reportedly been drawn up which shows the staggered plan to ease restrictions across starting on Monday.
The plan has been broken into five stages and will take six months - with pauses to test how each measure impacts the spread of the virus.
But Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the public should be aware these changes will be "limited" as the situation "remains exactly the same."
Mr Dowden told BBC Breakfast: "The situation remains exactly as it has been for several weeks, that is people should be staying at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives. That hasn't changed.
"Once again we have that temptingly sunny bank holiday weekend coming up but, please, people should not be leaving home except for the limited reasons we've already set out."
He added: "The Prime Minister will set out the next steps. But as I have been at pains to say… and as the Prime Minister said to us at Cabinet yesterday, the health of the nation comes first so we need to proceed with caution.
"Expect limited moves to begin with and then, over time, if those are starting to work, we can start to go further and what we will be doing is setting out the different steps we could take further along the path so people know where we're going."
Dominic Raab also told the Downing Street press conference on Thursday there would be "no change" in the rules during the weekend before Boris Johnson's address.
The Foreign Secretary said that while the rate of infection for coronavirus is "steadily falling" to between 0.5 and 0.9, he made it clear that the virus is "not beaten yet".
Mr Raab said: "This weekend the Prime Minister will set out the next steps which we can responsibly take over the following weeks, guided by the scientific advice and mindful – as we said right from the word go – of taking the right decisions at the right time.
"Now we can start setting out how we will live and work whilst maintaining the necessary social distancing rules, we can also be clear about those measures which are still necessary to prevent a second peak."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Manchester United give Paul Pogba boost

Manchester United give Paul Pogba boost

Manchester United expect Paul Pogba to be available to play if the Premier League season restarts next month .
Pogba , 27 , has not started a game since September 30 due to separate ankle injuries and underwent surgery at the start of January .
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer predicted Pogba would be sidelined for up to four weeks but it was uncertain whether he would have returned in March before the season was suspended .
Pogba expressed his desire to leave United last year but failed to seal a transfer to Real Madrid and the economic outlook of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United until next year .
Solskjaer was asked three Pogba-related questions by a Sky Sports presenter and not one was about the Frenchman 's future .
Pogba had already effectively confirmed he was fit to play again in a series of in-house media appearances during the lockdown .
`` I definitely think so , '' Solskjaer replied when asked if Pogba would be fit to feature .
`` Paul 's had a difficult season with injuries , he 's said that himself .
Of course Marcus as well is getting back , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance to start on a par or even ahead of other players , if and when we get going .
`` But they 've been focused .
Mentally it 's maybe easier for them to train harder now because they can see the light at the end of the tunnel . ''
Pogba has a tougher challenge to break back into a midfield reinforced by Bruno Fernandes and underpinned by the form of Fred and Nemanja Matic .
Fred was voted as the United player of the season so far by fans last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Matic 's contract in March .
Scott McTominay has also made a triumphant return from injury .
`` We do have an exciting squad , '' Solskjaer added .
`` Of course , Bruno coming in and making the impact he made has been great for everyone , it was a boost for the club and the supporters and for the players , and getting Paul and Marcus back would be fantastic .
Eric Bailly came back and the performances he put out were fantastic .
`` We 're in really good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for four months and now getting back , we 're positive , we 're looking forward to starting , when and if that will be .
`` Good players can always play together , so definitely , it 's a big yes [ that Pogba and Fernandes can play together ] .
But I 've also got Scott , Fred , Nemanja , you 've got three players there as well , and you ca n't just play with midfielders either .
`` But there are many games coming up and I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between them , and we 've been discussing that as a coaching team and are looking forward to it . ''

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Manchester United expect Paul Pogba to be available to play if the Premier League season restarts next month.
Pogba, 27, has not started a game since September 30 due to separate ankle injuries and underwent surgery at the start of January. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer predicted Pogba would be sidelined for up to four weeks but it was uncertain whether he would have returned in March before the season was suspended.
Pogba expressed his desire to leave United last year but failed to seal a transfer to Real Madrid and the economic outlook of the transfer market could keep him at United until next year.
Solskjaer was asked three Pogba-related questions by a Sky Sports presenter and not one was about the Frenchman's future. Pogba had already effectively confirmed he was fit to play again in a series of in-house media appearances during the lockdown.
"I definitely think so," Solskjaer replied when asked if Pogba would be fit to feature. "Paul's had a difficult season with injuries, he's said that himself. Of course Marcus as well is getting back, so for them two this gives them a chance to start on a par or even ahead of other players, if and when we get going.
"But they've been focused. Mentally it's maybe easier for them to train harder now because they can see the light at the end of the tunnel."
Pogba has a tougher challenge to break back into a midfield reinforced by Bruno Fernandes and underpinned by the form of Fred and Nemanja Matic. Fred was voted as the United player of the season so far by fans last week and United extended the one-year option in Matic's contract in March. Scott McTominay has also made a triumphant return from injury.
"We do have an exciting squad," Solskjaer added. "Of course, Bruno coming in and making the impact he made has been great for everyone, it was a boost for the club and the supporters and for the players, and getting Paul and Marcus back would be fantastic. Eric Bailly came back and the performances he put out were fantastic.
"We're in really good shape, fitness-wise. Marcus being out for four months and now getting back, we're positive, we're looking forward to starting, when and if that will be.
"Good players can always play together, so definitely, it's a big yes [that Pogba and Fernandes can play together]. But I've also got Scott, Fred, Nemanja, you've got three players there as well, and you can't just play with midfielders either.
"But there are many games coming up and I'm sure we can find a good connection between them, and we've been discussing that as a coaching team and are looking forward to it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-09--Murder investigation after woman found dead - police are searching for this man

Police have launched a murder investigation tonight after a woman was found dead .
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to Westminster Street , in Manchester , at 8.30pm on Thursday night .
A 67-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene .
A force spokesman has now said they are searching for Leroy Panton , 41 , who is believed to have lived at the same address as the deceased .
Officers have urged anyone with information over his whereabouts to come forward .
`` If you see Leroy , please contact police immediately and do not approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Leroy and want to find him safe and well as soon as possible . ''
A cordon is in place with no arrests so far made .
Detective Inspector Benjamin Cottam , of GMP ’ s Major Incident Team , said : “ This is a tragic incident in which a woman has sadly lost her life and I want to extend my sincere condolences to her family and friends .
Our specialist officers are currently supporting the woman ’ s family at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to reassure the public that this is being treated as an isolated incident , and we have an increased police presence in the Manchester area while we gain a fuller understanding of exactly what has taken place .
“ Our dedicated team of detectives are working tirelessly to establish the full circumstances surrounding this tragic death .
“ If you have any information at all , no matter how insignificant you feel it may be , please contact police immediately .
Even the smallest piece of information could be vital in helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with any information can contact police on 0161 856 5018 , quoting incident number 2855 of 7/5/2020 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have launched a murder investigation tonight after a woman was found dead.
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to Westminster Street, in Manchester, at 8.30pm on Thursday night.
A 67-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
A force spokesman has now said they are searching for Leroy Panton, 41, who is believed to have lived at the same address as the deceased.
Officers have urged anyone with information over his whereabouts to come forward.
"If you see Leroy, please contact police immediately and do not approach him," they said.
"Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Leroy and want to find him safe and well as soon as possible."
A cordon is in place with no arrests so far made.
Detective Inspector Benjamin Cottam, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This is a tragic incident in which a woman has sadly lost her life and I want to extend my sincere condolences to her family and friends. Our specialist officers are currently supporting the woman’s family at this incredibly difficult time.
“I would like to reassure the public that this is being treated as an isolated incident, and we have an increased police presence in the Manchester area while we gain a fuller understanding of exactly what has taken place.
“Our dedicated team of detectives are working tirelessly to establish the full circumstances surrounding this tragic death.
“If you have any information at all, no matter how insignificant you feel it may be, please contact police immediately. Even the smallest piece of information could be vital in helping officers to complete their enquiries.”
Anyone with any information can contact police on 0161 856 5018, quoting incident number 2855 of 7/5/2020.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.