themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Thousand of people were evacuated after a bomb scare in Piccadilly Gardens

A large part of central Manchester was evacuated on Saturday afternoon after a suspicious package was found on a bus .
Police , firefighters and army bomb disposal experts were scrambled to the bus station in Piccadilly Gardens at around 1pm after the package was spotted on a Stagecoach service .
The discovery led to the evacuation of Piccadilly Gardens and surrounding streets .
Businesses like Primark had to shut while bus and tram services through the Gardens were suspended .
Some travellers had to vacate Metrolink trams which were abandoned on routes in and out of the city 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were also called to examine the package and three hours after the drama began it was deemed to be harmless .
The scare prompted two other reports of suspicious packages on buses , with passengers on alert because of the continuing Piccadilly Gardens incident .
Roads were closed in Salford Quays after another suspicious item was found on a bus at 2.25pm .
There was also a third similar report on Aytoun Street in city centre Manchester .
Both were quickly deemed to be harmless .
But the alert continued in Piccadilly Gardens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers concluded the suspicious package on the bus posed no risk .
The cordon was lifted and the city centre returned to normal .
Police believe the two other incidents followed well-intentioned reports by members of the public already on alert after news of the Piccadilly Gardens package had been broken .
Manchester Council 's city centre spokesman Pat Karney , who was in the city when the evacuation happened , told the M.E.N : `` There will be moans and groans about the inconvenience from people who had to go around it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services .
`` They did n't know what was on that bus when they arrived .
`` They were there so quickly and they put their lives on the line .
Everyone is wise after the event but given what we 've been through in this city you have to take these situations seriously .
I 'm hundred per cent behind their actions .
They did it to protect us . ''
The package concerned was seized by police and an investigation into the alert is underway .
A statement from GMP said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday 5 September 2020 ) , police were called to reports that a suspicious item had been found on a bus at Manchester Piccadilly bus station .
`` Officers have assessed the item and it has been confirmed that the item is safe and there is no risk to the public . ''

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A large part of central Manchester was evacuated on Saturday afternoon after a suspicious package was found on a bus.
Police, firefighters and army bomb disposal experts were scrambled to the bus station in Piccadilly Gardens at around 1pm after the package was spotted on a Stagecoach service.
The discovery led to the evacuation of Piccadilly Gardens and surrounding streets.
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Businesses like Primark had to shut while bus and tram services through the Gardens were suspended.
Some travellers had to vacate Metrolink trams which were abandoned on routes in and out of the city's main square.
Army bomb disposal experts were also called to examine the package and three hours after the drama began it was deemed to be harmless.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
The scare prompted two other reports of suspicious packages on buses, with passengers on alert because of the continuing Piccadilly Gardens incident.
Roads were closed in Salford Quays after another suspicious item was found on a bus at 2.25pm. There was also a third similar report on Aytoun Street in city centre Manchester. Both were quickly deemed to be harmless.
But the alert continued in Piccadilly Gardens until just after 4pm when bomb disposal officers concluded the suspicious package on the bus posed no risk.
The cordon was lifted and the city centre returned to normal.
Police believe the two other incidents followed well-intentioned reports by members of the public already on alert after news of the Piccadilly Gardens package had been broken.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Manchester Council's city centre spokesman Pat Karney, who was in the city when the evacuation happened, told the M.E.N: "There will be moans and groans about the inconvenience from people who had to go around it but I want to praise the emergency services.
"They didn't know what was on that bus when they arrived.
"They were there so quickly and they put their lives on the line. Everyone is wise after the event but given what we've been through in this city you have to take these situations seriously. I'm hundred per cent behind their actions. They did it to protect us."
The package concerned was seized by police and an investigation into the alert is underway.
A statement from GMP said: "At around 1.15pm today (Saturday 5 September 2020), police were called to reports that a suspicious item had been found on a bus at Manchester Piccadilly bus station.
"Officers have assessed the item and it has been confirmed that the item is safe and there is no risk to the public."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Man City defender Kyle Walker shown red card on England return vs Iceland

Kyle Walker was sent off for England in their 1-0 Nations League victory against Iceland on Saturday .
The Manchester City right-back was shown a yellow card in the first-half and then received a second towards the end of the game after flying into a tackle on Arnor Traustason .
The dismissal has made England 's job even harder as they struggled to break down a stubborn Iceland side , with the score at 0-0 .
It was Walker 's first game for the Three Lions for over a year , with his last appearance coming in the Nations third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9 2019 .
Walker had been absent from all of Gareth Southgate 's squads until the current international break as the England manager desired to try other players in the position , namely Liverpool 's Trent Alexander-Arnold .
The red card will come as a blow to the 29-year-old 's hopes of winning his 50th England cap , as he will be suspended for Tuesday 's match against Denmark .
England 's blushes were spared right on 90 minutes as Walker 's City teammate Raheem Sterling scored from the penalty spot to finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wall .
But Iceland should have equalised almost immediately afterwards , firing their own spot-kick over the bar .
Gareth Southgate selected Phil Foden in his starting 11 , playing in a three-man midfield alongside Southampton 's James Ward-Prowse and West Ham 's Declan Rice .

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Kyle Walker was sent off for England in their 1-0 Nations League victory against Iceland on Saturday.
The Manchester City right-back was shown a yellow card in the first-half and then received a second towards the end of the game after flying into a tackle on Arnor Traustason.
The dismissal has made England's job even harder as they struggled to break down a stubborn Iceland side, with the score at 0-0.
It was Walker's first game for the Three Lions for over a year, with his last appearance coming in the Nations third place play-off victory against Switzerland on June 9 2019.
Walker had been absent from all of Gareth Southgate's squads until the current international break as the England manager desired to try other players in the position, namely Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The red card will come as a blow to the 29-year-old's hopes of winning his 50th England cap, as he will be suspended for Tuesday's match against Denmark.
England's blushes were spared right on 90 minutes as Walker's City teammate Raheem Sterling scored from the penalty spot to finally break down the home side's defensive wall. But Iceland should have equalised almost immediately afterwards, firing their own spot-kick over the bar.
Gareth Southgate selected Phil Foden in his starting 11, playing in a three-man midfield alongside Southampton's James Ward-Prowse and West Ham's Declan Rice.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Heroic mum saves teen's life after bike crash - 13 years after losing her son

A heroic mum who lost her son in a crash says she was 'glad ' she could stop another family going through the same pain after she saved a teenager 's life .
Connor Wilkinson , 18 , suffered horrific injuries after being thrown from his bicycle following a collision with an Audi A5 in Whitefield on Tuesday evening .
Had it not been for the intervention of Stephanie Gee and her daughter , Amy Lineker , it is unlikely he would have survived .
The pair managed to stem the flow of blood before an ambulance arrived and rushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described Connor 's condition as critical , but his family say he is now on the mend following surgery .
The incident brought back heartbreaking memories for Ms Gee , who lost her own son , Paul , in a horror crash back in 2007 .
The 20-year-old suffered serious head injuries when his BMW veered off Manchester Road , in Whitefield , and smashed into a tree .
The IT worker was taken to hospital but died from his injuries several days later .
`` I never got to the scene and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Ms Gee .
`` I am just glad I have been able to save another family from that pain . ''
The 52-year-old was watching a film with her daughter on Tuesday evening when they heard a 'loud bang ' outside their home in Hardman 's Road .
They rushed outside and found Connor sprawled across the Audi 's bonnet .
`` He was in quite a bad way , '' explained Ms Lineker , 21 .
`` There was blood spraying from his head . ''
Without a second thought , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and stem the flow of blood .
She described the teenager 's injuries as 'like something out of a horror movie ' .
`` The bleed was right across his forehead , '' she added .
`` He had no helmet on .
`` We could not see his face because of the amount of blood spraying from his head .
`` All my glasses and clothes were covered in it .
`` Another neighbour brought a towel so we could stop the bleeding .
`` He came round and told us his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him down . ''
An ambulance arrived and the teenager was rushed to hospital .
Connor 's dad , Darren , said he could not thank the pair enough for saving his son 's life .
He told the Manchester Evening News : `` To us , they are angels .
If they had not stemmed the blood , he would not have made it .
`` He is alive and that is what matters . ''
Connor , who lives in Bradford , West Yorkshire , was staying at his brother 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crash .
He decided to nip to Tesco late on Tuesday evening and took his brother 's bike .
He used what he believed was a shortcut down Hardman 's Road but , as he was unfamiliar with the area , he was unaware that it was a one-way street .
After colliding with an oncoming Audi A5 , the teenager was thrown from his bike .
The Audi stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made .
`` There is no blame to other fella , '' said Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fault .
`` Connor thought it was a normal road .
He has just gone head on into this car .
`` He has no recollection at all of what happened .
He remembers leaving his brother 's house but nothing after that . ''
The first Mr Wilkinson heard of what happened to his son was in the early hours of Wednesday morning when he received a phone call from a doctor .
He and his wife rushed straight across the Pennines to visit him at Manchester Royal Infirmary .
They were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their son 's injuries .
`` I am usually hard as nails but I just broke down , '' said Mr Wilkinson .
`` It knocked me for six seeing him like that .
`` He is 18 and a big lad but he still my little baby . ''
Connor 's injuries included a fractured sternum and a broken nose , while he has also had stitches put in across his head .
He has several cuts and bruises to other parts of his body , but his family say he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recovery .
`` He is up in a chair and talking , '' said Mr Wilkinson '' Connor is a fighter and a strong little lad .
He has got a long way to go , though .
`` As long he gets better , we are not bothered how long it takes . ''
Ms Gee says she felt 'relief ' when she heard Connor had survived and was expected to make a full recovery in time .
`` I had very little hope that he would make it because his injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We spoke to him on the phone and he told us he was okay and had just had an operation .
`` It put a smile on our faces .
It was nice to know that what we did made a difference . ''

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A heroic mum who lost her son in a crash says she was 'glad' she could stop another family going through the same pain after she saved a teenager's life.
Connor Wilkinson, 18, suffered horrific injuries after being thrown from his bicycle following a collision with an Audi A5 in Whitefield on Tuesday evening.
Had it not been for the intervention of Stephanie Gee and her daughter, Amy Lineker, it is unlikely he would have survived.
The pair managed to stem the flow of blood before an ambulance arrived and rushed the teenager to hospital.
Police later described Connor's condition as critical, but his family say he is now on the mend following surgery.
The incident brought back heartbreaking memories for Ms Gee, who lost her own son, Paul, in a horror crash back in 2007.
(Image: Darren Wilkinson)
The 20-year-old suffered serious head injuries when his BMW veered off Manchester Road, in Whitefield, and smashed into a tree.
The IT worker was taken to hospital but died from his injuries several days later.
"I never got to the scene and my son never came around," said Ms Gee.
"I am just glad I have been able to save another family from that pain."
The 52-year-old was watching a film with her daughter on Tuesday evening when they heard a 'loud bang' outside their home in Hardman's Road.
They rushed outside and found Connor sprawled across the Audi's bonnet.
"He was in quite a bad way," explained Ms Lineker, 21. "There was blood spraying from his head."
Without a second thought, Ms Gee used her hand to try and stem the flow of blood.
She described the teenager's injuries as 'like something out of a horror movie'.
"The bleed was right across his forehead," she added. "He had no helmet on.
"We could not see his face because of the amount of blood spraying from his head.
"All my glasses and clothes were covered in it.
"Another neighbour brought a towel so we could stop the bleeding.
"It was touch-and-go.
"He came round and told us his name. We were trying to calm him down."
(Image: M.E.N.)
An ambulance arrived and the teenager was rushed to hospital.
Connor's dad, Darren, said he could not thank the pair enough for saving his son's life.
He told the Manchester Evening News: "To us, they are angels. If they had not stemmed the blood, he would not have made it.
"He is alive and that is what matters."
Connor, who lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire, was staying at his brother's home in Whitefield on the evening of the crash.
He decided to nip to Tesco late on Tuesday evening and took his brother's bike.
He used what he believed was a shortcut down Hardman's Road but, as he was unfamiliar with the area, he was unaware that it was a one-way street.
After colliding with an oncoming Audi A5, the teenager was thrown from his bike.
The Audi stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made.
"There is no blame to other fella," said Mr Wilkinson. "It wasn't his fault.
(Image: Google Street View)
"Connor thought it was a normal road. He has just gone head on into this car.
"He has no recollection at all of what happened. He remembers leaving his brother's house but nothing after that."
The first Mr Wilkinson heard of what happened to his son was in the early hours of Wednesday morning when he received a phone call from a doctor.
He and his wife rushed straight across the Pennines to visit him at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
They were left shocked when they saw the extent of their son's injuries.
"I am usually hard as nails but I just broke down," said Mr Wilkinson.
"It knocked me for six seeing him like that.
"He is 18 and a big lad but he still my little baby."
(Image: UGC)
Connor's injuries included a fractured sternum and a broken nose, while he has also had stitches put in across his head.
He has several cuts and bruises to other parts of his body, but his family say he is now on the long road to recovery.
"He is up in a chair and talking," said Mr Wilkinson
"Connor is a fighter and a strong little lad. He has got a long way to go, though.
"As long he gets better, we are not bothered how long it takes."
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Ms Gee says she felt 'relief' when she heard Connor had survived and was expected to make a full recovery in time.
"I had very little hope that he would make it because his injuries were so bad," she said.
"We spoke to him on the phone and he told us he was okay and had just had an operation.
"It put a smile on our faces. It was nice to know that what we did made a difference."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Tighter rules introduced in Bolton to stop soaring coronavirus infection rate

Tighter restrictions have been introduced in Bolton in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus .
People living in the town will no longer be allowed to mix with anyone outside their household and must only use public transport for 'essential purposes ' .
The new measures , which have been announced this evening and come into effect immediately , are aimed at halting the soaring number of new infections in Bolton .
The borough currently has the highest infection rate in the country at 104.3 per 100,000 people .
The largest group affected are those between 18 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 90pc of the cases .
Bolton Council says it has decided to take action in conjunction with the government and Public Health England .
Leaders hope the measures will prevent a further lockdown in Bolton and bring the borough 's infection rate back in line with the rest of the UK .
Residents are being asked to only use public transport for essential purposes , such as travel to education , work , and essential purposes - for example hospital appointments .
The advice to not mix with other households applies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People in a support bubble will still be allowed to meet .
In a joint statement , the Bolton Council 's leader , Coun David Greenhalgh , and chief executive , Tony Oakman , said : “ It has been a tough period for individuals , families and businesses but we don ’ t want to throw away all our hard work by allowing the infection rate to rise even higher .
“ Now , more than ever , we need everyone in Bolton to play their part .
“ Nobody wants these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessary and we believe these new measures will keep everyone safe and help avoid a full lockdown in Bolton .
“ Since the start of this pandemic , the people of Bolton have worked incredibly hard to combat this pandemic .
`` Alongside a range of additional measures and interventions across Bolton we are asking everyone , particularly the younger age groups , to continue to follow the guidelines.
” Dr Helen Lowey , Director of Public Health for Bolton Council , said that everyone had a part to play as the borough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She added : “ This is a crucial stage in our response to the coronavirus and what we will do now will significantly impact how quickly we can reduce the rate to as low a level as possible .
“ We are carrying out extra testing including giving out home testing kits , and are carrying out extra site visits to support businesses to be Covid secure , and carrying out enforcement where necessary .
“ For this to work , we all need to play our part to protect our vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as these additional measures , please remember the importance of washing hands , maintaining distance , wearing a face covering and getting a test if you have symptoms.
” While other parts of Greater Manchester are seeing some restrictions on leisure facilities and indoor performances lifted this week , they will remain closed in Bolton .
The borough - along with Trafford - was due to be released from the Greater Manchester-wide restrictions on Wednesday ( September 2 ) .
But following pressure from local leaders about the alarming infection rate , Matt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown measures would remain .
The current infection rate is the highest the borough has seen since the pandemic began

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Tighter restrictions have been introduced in Bolton in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus.
People living in the town will no longer be allowed to mix with anyone outside their household and must only use public transport for 'essential purposes'.
The new measures, which have been announced this evening and come into effect immediately, are aimed at halting the soaring number of new infections in Bolton.
The borough currently has the highest infection rate in the country at 104.3 per 100,000 people.
The largest group affected are those between 18 and 49 years old, who account for more than 90pc of the cases.
Bolton council says it has decided to take action in conjunction with the government and Public Health England.
Leaders hope the measures will prevent a further lockdown in Bolton and bring the borough's infection rate back in line with the rest of the UK.
Residents are being asked to only use public transport for essential purposes, such as travel to education, work, and essential purposes - for example hospital appointments.
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The advice to not mix with other households applies to both indoor and outdoor settings.
People in a support bubble will still be allowed to meet.
In a joint statement, the Bolton council's leader, Coun David Greenhalgh, and chief executive, Tony Oakman, said: “It has been a tough period for individuals, families and businesses but we don’t want to throw away all our hard work by allowing the infection rate to rise even higher.
“Now, more than ever, we need everyone in Bolton to play their part.
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“Nobody wants these restrictions to remain a moment longer than necessary and we believe these new measures will keep everyone safe and help avoid a full lockdown in Bolton.
“Since the start of this pandemic, the people of Bolton have worked incredibly hard to combat this pandemic.
"Alongside a range of additional measures and interventions across Bolton we are asking everyone, particularly the younger age groups, to continue to follow the guidelines.”
Dr Helen Lowey, Director of Public Health for Bolton Council, said that everyone had a part to play as the borough fights to stop the virus spreading further.
She added: “This is a crucial stage in our response to the coronavirus and what we will do now will significantly impact how quickly we can reduce the rate to as low a level as possible.
“We are carrying out extra testing including giving out home testing kits, and are carrying out extra site visits to support businesses to be Covid secure, and carrying out enforcement where necessary.
“Evidence from Oldham and Blackburn shows stopping households mixing works.
“For this to work, we all need to play our part to protect our vulnerable friends and relatives.
“As well as these additional measures, please remember the importance of washing hands, maintaining distance, wearing a face covering and getting a test if you have symptoms.”
While other parts of Greater Manchester are seeing some restrictions on leisure facilities and indoor performances lifted this week, they will remain closed in Bolton.
The borough - along with Trafford - was due to be released from the Greater Manchester-wide restrictions on Wednesday (September 2).
But following pressure from local leaders about the alarming infection rate, Matt Hancock made a dramatic U-turn and said lockdown measures would remain.
The current infection rate is the highest the borough has seen since the pandemic began.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--What it's really like to be on Britain's Got Talent

Comedian and juggler Steve Royle has been in the entertainment business for 30 years .
He 's known by fans of the Peter Kay comedy Phoenix Nights as 'the bad juggler ' who auditioned to perform at The Phoenix Club , and now he 's in the spotlight as a semi-finalist on ITV 's Saturday night flagship Britain 's Got Talent .
Steve previously charmed the judges in the audition round earlier this year with his impressive juggling skills , using his mouth to juggle ping-pong balls before juggling three guitars .
He 's back this Saturday night for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big difference this year because of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing .
The BBC Radio Lancashire presenter has already performed his act for the four judges Amanda Holden , Alesha Dixon and David Walliams , and in instead of Simon Cowell , Diversity 's Ashley Banjo will take his place on the panel while he recovers from a bike accident .
Replacing the studio audience , behind the judges is a bank of television sets made up of 500 friends and family of the acts and fans of the long-running show .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a bank of tellies on in the background , '' said Steve , who has previously performed 16 nights at the Manchester Arena on the Phoenix Nights Live tour in 2015 .
`` I 've performed in front of 15,000 people at the arena and then just four people sat there .
`` I just pretended I was performing for my family at home . ''
The 52-year-old from Milnrow , Rochdale , trained in acting with the legendary Oldham Theatre Workshop when he was 14 and while studying history at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of revision by juggling three oranges .
Steve trained in circus skills with Rochdale 's Skylight Circus and he worked as a juggler welcoming visitors to the Granada Studios Tour and as a court jester with his own juggling shows at Camelot theme park .
He landed his role in the Bolton-based comedy Phoenix Nights after meeting Peter while working on the stand-up circuit .
Similar to the accomplished pianist Les Dawson raising laughs by playing all the wrong notes , Steve had to undo his juggling skills .
`` In the act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually cut my thumb , '' he said .
`` If you look close you can probably see I 'm bleeding . ''
The end goal of BGT is for the winner to perform for the royal family at the Royal Variety Performance .
Steve has performed at the star-studded event before in 2006 , as the first comic act to be a warm-up for the show .
He took to the stage before the arrival of Prince Charles and his wife Camilla and is hoping for his chance to return as one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royles have got to stick together , '' he joked .
The father-of-three has been encouraged for years by family and friends to audition for Britain 's Got Talent and did n't expect to get so far .
`` I 'm on cloud nine to get to the semi-finals , '' he told us .
`` I recorded it last Saturday and I 'm lucky to be the first semi-finalist . ''
Asked about his experience on the 14th series of the show he said : `` I just thought I would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's so much fun and there 's so much camaraderie .
`` There 's so much love for this programme . ''
And it sounds like he might have a guest appearance from the one and only Ant and Dec during his act .
He teased : `` I might have needed a couple of glamorous assistants . ''
The Britain 's Got Talent semi-finals will be screened at 8pm on ITV on Saturday .

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Comedian and juggler Steve Royle has been in the entertainment business for 30 years.
He's known by fans of the Peter Kay comedy Phoenix Nights as 'the bad juggler' who auditioned to perform at The Phoenix Club, and now he's in the spotlight as a semi-finalist on ITV's Saturday night flagship Britain's Got Talent.
Steve previously charmed the judges in the audition round earlier this year with his impressive juggling skills, using his mouth to juggle ping-pong balls before juggling three guitars.
He's back this Saturday night for the first pre-recorded semi-final show, with a big difference this year because of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing.
(Image: ITV)
The BBC Radio Lancashire presenter has already performed his act for the four judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams, and in instead of Simon Cowell, Diversity's Ashley Banjo will take his place on the panel while he recovers from a bike accident.
Replacing the studio audience, behind the judges is a bank of television sets made up of 500 friends and family of the acts and fans of the long-running show.
"I was performing for four people with a bank of tellies on in the background," said Steve, who has previously performed 16 nights at the Manchester Arena on the Phoenix Nights Live tour in 2015.
(Image: ITV)
"I've performed in front of 15,000 people at the arena and then just four people sat there.
"I just pretended I was performing for my family at home."
The 52-year-old from Milnrow, Rochdale, trained in acting with the legendary Oldham Theatre Workshop when he was 14 and while studying history at the University of Kent he broke the boredom of revision by juggling three oranges.
Steve trained in circus skills with Rochdale's Skylight Circus and he worked as a juggler welcoming visitors to the Granada Studios Tour and as a court jester with his own juggling shows at Camelot theme park.
(Image: Steve Royle)
He landed his role in the Bolton-based comedy Phoenix Nights after meeting Peter while working on the stand-up circuit.
Similar to the accomplished pianist Les Dawson raising laughs by playing all the wrong notes, Steve had to undo his juggling skills.
"In the act I dropped and smashed plates and I actually cut my thumb," he said.
"If you look close you can probably see I'm bleeding."
The end goal of BGT is for the winner to perform for the royal family at the Royal Variety Performance.
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Steve has performed at the star-studded event before in 2006, as the first comic act to be a warm-up for the show.
He took to the stage before the arrival of Prince Charles and his wife Camilla and is hoping for his chance to return as one of the main acts.
"Us Royles have got to stick together," he joked.
The father-of-three has been encouraged for years by family and friends to audition for Britain's Got Talent and didn't expect to get so far.
"I'm on cloud nine to get to the semi-finals," he told us.
"I never imagined it.
"I recorded it last Saturday and I'm lucky to be the first semi-finalist."
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Asked about his experience on the 14th series of the show he said: "I just thought I would be wheeled out onto the stage but it's so much fun and there's so much camaraderie.
"There's so much love for this programme."
And it sounds like he might have a guest appearance from the one and only Ant and Dec during his act.
He teased: "I might have needed a couple of glamorous assistants."
The Britain's Got Talent semi-finals will be screened at 8pm on ITV on Saturday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Judge tells new dad to ‘grow up’ after he threatened his mum with a knife

An ‘ immature ’ first time dad was told he needs to ‘ grow up ’ by a judge after he climbed in through his mum ’ s window and threatened her with a knife .
20-year-old Remeiko Smith turned up at his mum ’ s house in Cheetham Hill when she had opened the window to let the cat out .
Claiming he had nowhere else to go , Smith reached into the window and unlocked it to open it further , then climbed in , Manchester Crown Court heard .
Smith , of Moston , then started pacing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ranting and shouting ’ and was described as being ‘ frenzied ’ and called his mum a ‘ grass ’ .
It was said she had previously called the police following an altercation where he acted violently towards her .
He then armed himself with a kitchen knife and told her to give him her phone so he could call his girlfriend saying : “ if you call the police I will stab you ” .
It wasn ’ t until later that his brother , who had earlier been asleep in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Smith was arrested .
Smith pleaded guilty to two offences of common assault and was today sentenced to a four month electronically monitored curfew stating he must stay at his girlfriend ’ s address between 9pm and 7am .
Prosecuting , Rachel Widdicombe told the court that Smith ’ s mum is disabled and had regular issues with her son since he was a teenager , saying she didn ’ t want him at her house because he had a bad temper , was violent and she was scared of him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9.30pm , she was at home , as was her other son who was asleep upstairs when she saw Smith loitering outside .
“ He asked her to let him in saying he had nowhere to go , ” Ms Widdicombe said .
“ She told him he couldn ’ t come inside but he put his arm through the window , picked the lock which allowed it to open further , and then he appeared to climb through .
“ The defendant started ranting and shouting , moving from one room to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ She described him as being ‘ frenzied ’ and he was calling her a ‘ grass ’ - which she believed he was referring to her having spoken to the police .
“ She tried to explain she was frightened of him and told him there was no room for him as it was a small flat.
” The court heard Smith took a black handled knife from the kitchen and repeatedly asked his mum to give him her mobile .
His brother had come downstairs at this point , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told him to go to his room so he could contact the police .
Her younger son then said to Smith he shouldn ’ t be there and said he would call the police , but Smith threatened them both stating : “ if you call the police I will stab you , ” Ms Widdicombe said .
“ His mother had hidden the phone from him , but he found it then seemed to calm down , ” she said .
“ She then whispered to her son to call the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bath she had run prior to the defendant arriving .
“ Later she heard a commotion , got out of the bath , and saw the police had arrived .
“ Both complainants believed the defendant was going to hurt them .
“ When the police arrived he left the house brandishing the large knife.
” In a victim personal statement read to the court , Smith ’ s mum said she felt ‘ constantly on edge ’ and she worries about what will come next .
“ I believe he could hurt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter of time , ” she said .
“ I feel down and anxious in general and it ’ s making me feel worse .
“ He has been physical towards me in the past - I have never seen him pick up a knife before , he was crazed.
” His brother also said : “ I genuinely feared for my life , I thought he was going to stab me .
“ He has been aggressive like this multiple times before and I ’ ve had to phone the police on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ten previous convictions for 20 offences including battery , assaulting police officers and most recently using violence to secure entry to his mum ’ s house , which saw him sentenced to an 18 month community order .
In mitigation , his defence lawyer Dan Gaskell said : “ He had just undertaken an induction programme as a refuse collector , he just started that when he committed this offence .
“ His employment is unlikely to remain and that ’ s a significant regret to him .
“ His partner has given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his 20th birthday .
“ His view is that he brought this upon himself and if a restraining order is sought , he is not going to oppose the making of such an order.
” Sentencing him to a four-month curfew , Recorder Nicholas Clarke QC said : “ You are an immature 20-year-old who needs to grow up .
“ You have fathered a son who you are responsible for , not only to care for and provide , but for an example you need to set .
“ I hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You have already been remanded into custody and suffered a deprivation of your liberty , so I will not send you back to custody at the taxpayers expense.
” Smith , of Alloway Walk , was also made the subject of a restraining order , banning him from contacting his mother or brother for three years .

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An ‘immature’ first time dad was told he needs to ‘grow up’ by a judge after he climbed in through his mum’s window and threatened her with a knife.
20-year-old Remeiko Smith turned up at his mum’s house in Cheetham Hill when she had opened the window to let the cat out.
Claiming he had nowhere else to go, Smith reached into the window and unlocked it to open it further, then climbed in, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Smith, of Moston, then started pacing between the living room and kitchen ‘ranting and shouting’ and was described as being ‘frenzied’ and called his mum a ‘grass’.
(Image: Facebook/Remeiko Smith)
It was said she had previously called the police following an altercation where he acted violently towards her.
He then armed himself with a kitchen knife and told her to give him her phone so he could call his girlfriend saying: “if you call the police I will stab you”.
It wasn’t until later that his brother, who had earlier been asleep in his room, had alerted the police, that Smith was arrested.
Smith pleaded guilty to two offences of common assault and was today sentenced to a four month electronically monitored curfew stating he must stay at his girlfriend’s address between 9pm and 7am.
Prosecuting, Rachel Widdicombe told the court that Smith’s mum is disabled and had regular issues with her son since he was a teenager, saying she didn’t want him at her house because he had a bad temper, was violent and she was scared of him.
On August 1 this year at around 9.30pm, she was at home, as was her other son who was asleep upstairs when she saw Smith loitering outside.
“He asked her to let him in saying he had nowhere to go,” Ms Widdicombe said.
“She told him he couldn’t come inside but he put his arm through the window, picked the lock which allowed it to open further, and then he appeared to climb through.
(Image: Facebook/Remeiko Smith)
“The defendant started ranting and shouting, moving from one room to another and was unable to stay still.
“She described him as being ‘frenzied’ and he was calling her a ‘grass’ - which she believed he was referring to her having spoken to the police.
“She tried to explain she was frightened of him and told him there was no room for him as it was a small flat.”
The court heard Smith took a black handled knife from the kitchen and repeatedly asked his mum to give him her mobile.
His brother had come downstairs at this point, and his mother described feeling helpless as she told him to go to his room so he could contact the police.
Her younger son then said to Smith he shouldn’t be there and said he would call the police, but Smith threatened them both stating: “if you call the police I will stab you,” Ms Widdicombe said.
“His mother had hidden the phone from him, but he found it then seemed to calm down,” she said.
“She then whispered to her son to call the police, then went upstairs to take a bath she had run prior to the defendant arriving.
(Image: PA)
“Later she heard a commotion, got out of the bath, and saw the police had arrived.
“Both complainants believed the defendant was going to hurt them.
“When the police arrived he left the house brandishing the large knife.”
In a victim personal statement read to the court, Smith’s mum said she felt ‘constantly on edge’ and she worries about what will come next.
“I believe he could hurt me, it’s only a matter of time,” she said.
“I feel down and anxious in general and it’s making me feel worse.
“He has been physical towards me in the past - I have never seen him pick up a knife before, he was crazed.”
His brother also said: “I genuinely feared for my life, I thought he was going to stab me.
“He has been aggressive like this multiple times before and I’ve had to phone the police on him.”
Smith was said to have ten previous convictions for 20 offences including battery, assaulting police officers and most recently using violence to secure entry to his mum’s house, which saw him sentenced to an 18 month community order.
In mitigation, his defence lawyer Dan Gaskell said: “He had just undertaken an induction programme as a refuse collector, he just started that when he committed this offence.
“His employment is unlikely to remain and that’s a significant regret to him.
“His partner has given birth to their son on the day of his 20th birthday.
“His view is that he brought this upon himself and if a restraining order is sought, he is not going to oppose the making of such an order.”
Sentencing him to a four-month curfew, Recorder Nicholas Clarke QC said: “You are an immature 20-year-old who needs to grow up.
“You have fathered a son who you are responsible for, not only to care for and provide, but for an example you need to set.
“I hope you will grow up quickly.
“You have already been remanded into custody and suffered a deprivation of your liberty, so I will not send you back to custody at the taxpayers expense.”
Smith, of Alloway Walk, was also made the subject of a restraining order, banning him from contacting his mother or brother for three years.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Twelve more people with Covid-19 have died in UK with over 1,800 new cases

A further 12 people have died with coronavirus across Britain according to the latest figures released on Saturday .
Data published on the official Government dashboard revealed an additional 12 deaths were recorded in all settings .
The Government said a total of 41,549 people had died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Saturday .
Meanwhile the Department of Health said that as of 9am on Wednesday a further 1,813 coronavirus tests came back positive , up from 1,735 yesterday and an increase of more than 700 from just a week ago .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , up from a figure of 340,411 announced on Friday .
Separate figures published by the UK ’ s statistics agencies show there have now been 57,300 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate .
The Government also said that as of 9am on Saturday , there had been a further 1,813 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus .
Overall , 344,164 cases have been confirmed .
A further eight people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England , bringing the total number of confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS England said on Saturday .
The patients were aged between 56 and 94 and all had known underlying health conditions .
The dates of the deaths ranged from August 31 to September 4 , with the majority on or after September 3 .
Another two deaths have been reported with no positive Covid-19 test result .
One person who tested positive for coronavirus in Wales has died , bringing the total number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic to 1,597 .
Public Health Wales said the total number of cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing the revised total of confirmed cases to 18,283 .
Authorities in Northern Ireland have recorded 118 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 .
While the department ’ s statistical dashboard provides updates on the number of positive test results over the weekend , it does not relay up-to-date information on coronavirus fatalities on Saturdays and Sundays .
The latest death toll reported by the department on Friday stood at 564 .

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A further 12 people have died with coronavirus across Britain according to the latest figures released on Saturday.
Data published on the official Government dashboard revealed an additional 12 deaths were recorded in all settings.
The Government said a total of 41,549 people had died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Saturday.
Meanwhile the Department of Health said that as of 9am on Wednesday a further 1,813 coronavirus tests came back positive, up from 1,735 yesterday and an increase of more than 700 from just a week ago.
Overall some 334,164 cases have been confirmed, up from a figure of 340,411 announced on Friday.
Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been 57,300 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.
The Government also said that as of 9am on Saturday, there had been a further 1,813 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus. Overall, 344,164 cases have been confirmed.
A further eight people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,604, NHS England said on Saturday.
The patients were aged between 56 and 94 and all had known underlying health conditions.
The dates of the deaths ranged from August 31 to September 4, with the majority on or after September 3.
Another two deaths have been reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.
One person who tested positive for coronavirus in Wales has died, bringing the total number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic to 1,597.
Public Health Wales said the total number of cases in the country increased by 77, bringing the revised total of confirmed cases to 18,283.
Authorities in Northern Ireland have recorded 118 new confirmed cases of Covid-19.
While the department’s statistical dashboard provides updates on the number of positive test results over the weekend, it does not relay up-to-date information on coronavirus fatalities on Saturdays and Sundays.
The latest death toll reported by the department on Friday stood at 564.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--The best countryside walks to see the heather in full bloom

Heather season is nearing its end for this year , meaning there are probably only a few days left to catch the natural phoneomenon .
The evergreen shrubs is common all over the UK , and flowers in late summer - generally at its peak in mid- to late August .
The UK is also home to a huge chunk of the world 's moors and upland heaths , so they 're of great importance .
When the heather is in bloom , the hills all around Greater Manchester glow a beautiful purple .
The flowers also attract bumble bees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burst into life .
Once the colour fades , it 's a sign that autumn is well and truly on the way .
Here are some of the best places around the north west to see the spectacle before it 's too late .
Know of any we 've missed ?
Let us know in the comments below .
You do n't have to travel far from the city to find yourself some heather - the slops of Saddleworth are still awash with the stuff at the minute .
Although many of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a day , if you want to find one of the best views in the UK you 'll have to get some steps in .
Way up in the hills , you 'll find the Trinnacles - three large rocks jutting out as part of the Raven Stones .
There 's a brilliant 12-mile circular that covers both the reservoir and the hills above it here .
Pack snacks .
Drive along the scenic Snakes Pass as far as Ladybower Reservoir , and you 'll be at the foot of Win Hill .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ top of the hill - known locally as the 'pimple ' - you 'll be rewarded with amazing views of moors carpeted in purple heather .
This circular route starts and ends in Hope , so you can get a well-earned pint at the end of it all .
A paradise for climbers , but Birchen Edge is a must-visit even those who prefer to get around on two feet .
The gritstone rock face makes for a picture-perfect view of the Peak District , and of the beautiful Chatsworth House far below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monument to Lord Nelson up here , and three 'ship rocks ' named after Nelson 's ships .
This seven mile walk will take in all the best bits of this corner of the Peaks .
One of the most dominant sights in the Dark Peak , Higger Tor is a huge rock formation in the Hope Valley .
This - and the nearby Owler Tor - is one of the best places in the north west to see the heather in bloom .
The purple of the flowers clashes against the grey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spot for some bird-watching .
Higger Tor is actually visible in a scene from cult classic The Princess Bride , which was partly filmed nearby at Carl Walk .
Here 's a five-mile circular route to follow from Let 's Go Peak District .
The tiny hamlet of Abney might not be on the main tourist trail , but it 's got some of the prettiest walks in the region on its doorstep .
Take a day to explore the Abney Moor and Bretton Clough , passing Offerton Hall and miles and miles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about five hours but is well worth it .
Right on the other side of the Peak District is Digley reservoir , a Yorkshire Water site with a gorgeous walking route .
This trail from Walking Britain heads across lanes , field paths , and moorland trails , skimming around the water 's edge before heading over to Blackpool Bridge .
Blackpool Bridge is one of the most scenic spots to see the heather - it 's a narrow wooden footbridge at the bottom of a clough , with trickling water beneath and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Peel Tower monument are always popular with walkers , and at the minute they 're prettier than ever .
The scramble up the hill from Ramsbottom is now lined with purple shrubs , and you can head right across Holcombe Moor before returning back to the town .
Try Visit Bury 's circular walk for some of the best sights the area has to offer .

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Heather season is nearing its end for this year, meaning there are probably only a few days left to catch the natural phoneomenon.
The evergreen shrubs is common all over the UK, and flowers in late summer - generally at its peak in mid- to late August.
The UK is also home to a huge chunk of the world's moors and upland heaths, so they're of great importance.
When the heather is in bloom, the hills all around Greater Manchester glow a beautiful purple.
The flowers also attract bumble bees, so you'll see entire moors burst into life.
Once the colour fades, it's a sign that autumn is well and truly on the way.
Here are some of the best places around the north west to see the spectacle before it's too late.
Know of any we've missed? Let us know in the comments below.
Saddleworth Moor
You don't have to travel far from the city to find yourself some heather - the slops of Saddleworth are still awash with the stuff at the minute.
Although many of us will get to Dovestones and call it a day, if you want to find one of the best views in the UK you'll have to get some steps in.
Way up in the hills, you'll find the Trinnacles - three large rocks jutting out as part of the Raven Stones.
There's a brilliant 12-mile circular that covers both the reservoir and the hills above it here. Pack snacks.
Win Hill
Drive along the scenic Snakes Pass as far as Ladybower Reservoir, and you'll be at the foot of Win Hill.
Following a fairly steep climb to the top of the hill - known locally as the 'pimple' - you'll be rewarded with amazing views of moors carpeted in purple heather.
This circular route starts and ends in Hope, so you can get a well-earned pint at the end of it all.
Birchen Edge
A paradise for climbers, but Birchen Edge is a must-visit even those who prefer to get around on two feet.
The gritstone rock face makes for a picture-perfect view of the Peak District, and of the beautiful Chatsworth House far below.
You'll also find a three-metre monument to Lord Nelson up here, and three 'ship rocks' named after Nelson's ships.
This seven mile walk will take in all the best bits of this corner of the Peaks.
Higger Tor
One of the most dominant sights in the Dark Peak, Higger Tor is a huge rock formation in the Hope Valley.
This - and the nearby Owler Tor - is one of the best places in the north west to see the heather in bloom.
The purple of the flowers clashes against the grey boulders and it's also a great spot for some bird-watching.
Higger Tor is actually visible in a scene from cult classic The Princess Bride, which was partly filmed nearby at Carl Walk.
Here's a five-mile circular route to follow from Let's Go Peak District.
Abney
The tiny hamlet of Abney might not be on the main tourist trail, but it's got some of the prettiest walks in the region on its doorstep.
Take a day to explore the Abney Moor and Bretton Clough, passing Offerton Hall and miles and miles of heather.
This route will take about five hours but is well worth it.
Blackpool Bridge
Right on the other side of the Peak District is Digley reservoir, a Yorkshire Water site with a gorgeous walking route.
This trail from Walking Britain heads across lanes, field paths, and moorland trails, skimming around the water's edge before heading over to Blackpool Bridge.
Blackpool Bridge is one of the most scenic spots to see the heather - it's a narrow wooden footbridge at the bottom of a clough, with trickling water beneath and blazing purple flowers above.
Holcombe Hill
Holcombe Hill and the Peel Tower monument are always popular with walkers, and at the minute they're prettier than ever.
The scramble up the hill from Ramsbottom is now lined with purple shrubs, and you can head right across Holcombe Moor before returning back to the town.
Try Visit Bury's circular walk for some of the best sights the area has to offer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Manchester United Women vs Chelsea LIVE

Manchester United Women vs Chelsea LIVE

Manchester United 's start to the new Women 's Super League season could barely be more difficult as they welcome @ @ @ @ @ Village on Sunday afternoon .
Casey Stoney 's side finished a respectable fourth on points-per-game @ @ @ @ @ last year , and are looking to improve this time around .
Their campaign gets @ @ @ @ @ won the league ahead of Manchester City by having a better points average , and @ @ @ @ @ City at Wembley last weekend .
United have strengthened their side this summer with the @ @ @ @ @ Ona Batlle and Ivana Fuso , with the Reds looking to start the season well @ @ @ @ @ against the best team in the country .
However , only Batlle was involved in @ @ @ @ @ , in a teamsheet that only had five substitutes .
Chelsea , meanwhile , field @ @ @ @ @ So-Yun and Sam Kerr while new signing Pernille Harder was on the bench .
Follow @ @ @ @ @ the game :

Manchester United's start to the new Women's Super League season could barely be more difficult as they welcome champions Chelsea to Leigh Sports Village on Sunday afternoon.
Casey Stoney's side finished a respectable fourth on points-per-game in their debut WSL season last year, and are looking to improve this time around. Their campaign gets underway against Chelsea, who won the league ahead of Manchester City by having a better points average, and lifted the Community Shield against City at Wembley last weekend.
United have strengthened their side this summer with the additions of Lucy Staniforth, Ona Batlle and Ivana Fuso, with the Reds looking to start the season well with a statement of intent against the best team in the country.
However, only Batlle was involved in the matchday squad against Chelsea, in a teamsheet that only had five substitutes. Chelsea, meanwhile, field a strong side including Ji So-Yun and Sam Kerr while new signing Pernille Harder was on the bench.
Man United starting XI: Earps,; Batlle, M Turner, McManus, Smith, Ladd, Zelem, Toone, Galton, Hanson, Ross.
Follow below for live updates from the game:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Police seize weapons after thieves lead officers on chase in stolen car

Police have seized a haul of weapons after chasing a stolen car in Bury .
The men were arrested after @ @ @ @ @ in a stolen Vauxhall Insignia on Saturday .
The car eventually came to a halt @ @ @ @ @ Fold Road .
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Three men were arrested at the scene .
A firearm and @ @ @ @ @ the car , which was being driven with false registration plates .
Read more of @ @ @ @ @ Vauxhall was stolen during a burglary in Stockport earlier this year and will be returned @ @ @ @ @ one was injured and enquiries are ongoing .
Anyone with information is asked to contact @ @ @ @ @ incident number 1624 of 06/09/2020 , or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 500 111 .

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Police have seized a haul of weapons after chasing a stolen car in Bury.
The men were arrested after taking police on a pursuit in a stolen Vauxhall Insignia on Saturday.
The car eventually came to a halt after hitting bollards on Topping Fold Road.
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Three men were arrested at the scene.
A firearm and other weapons were seized from the car, which was being driven with false registration plates.
The Vauxhall was stolen during a burglary in Stockport earlier this year and will be returned to the owner.
No one was injured and enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 1624 of 06/09/2020, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 500 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--The six things you should never ever put down your kitchen sink

There 's nothing worse than having to unclog a blocked drain .
And chances are , if your system is backed up , it 's likely down to something being put down there that should n't have been .
While we may take for granted the vast sewer network and indoor plumbing , it 's actually a really delicate system - and people work around the clock to keep water flowing .
For decades people have poured all sorts of dangerous liquids and items down drains without considering the consequences .
This has led to the creation of fatbergs - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sewers below the surface .
And the phenomenon has gotten worse during the coronavirus crisis .
Despite the name , they are n't just made up of congealed fat .
They also contain wetwipes , sanitary products , cotton buds , condoms , nappies and more .
These huge masses stop drains from working effectively , leading to problems .
Engineers at United Utilities say the ability to keep sewers flowing and free from blockages is an ever increasing challenge .
Each year they tackle around 28,000 blockages in the sewers costing around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not just a pain for those working on the network , with the possibility of homes and gardens being flooded too .
And now , as part of ‘ Unblocktober ’ , leading organisations are imploring people to be mindful of what they pour into drains or flush down the loo .
The things you should never pour down the drain : The things you should never flush down the toilet : The sewer system is only designed for water , toilet paper and human waste to flow through and not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as wet wipes .
And the increased levels of fibre entering the sewer network as products such as wet wipes that are flushed down the toilet , means a constant battle to remove blockages to prevent flooding of homes and gardens .
United Utilities ’ Andrew Peet , commented : “ The consequences of pouring oil and grease down the drain can be huge .
It can cause flooding to properties and roads and pollute rivers , as well as impacting bathing waters .
“ The benefit of us taking this proactive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prevent blockages occurring in the first place .
“ We ’ re delighted to support Unblocktober .
It ’ s an important campaign .
We work closely with communities in the North West , through projects with schools , businesses and customers , to keep them informed about how we can avoid floods and fatbergs , ” he added .
The North West 's largest ever fatberg was discovered in a Liverpool sewer last year .
The 400-tonne , 250 metre-long lump of congealed fats , oils and other items could n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water jets usually used to break them down .
Instead , it had to be hacked out at a cost of around £100,000 .

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There's nothing worse than having to unclog a blocked drain.
And chances are, if your system is backed up, it's likely down to something being put down there that shouldn't have been.
While we may take for granted the vast sewer network and indoor plumbing, it's actually a really delicate system - and people work around the clock to keep water flowing.
For decades people have poured all sorts of dangerous liquids and items down drains without considering the consequences.
This has led to the creation of fatbergs - a huge mass that blocks drains and sewers below the surface. And the phenomenon has gotten worse during the coronavirus crisis.
Despite the name, they aren't just made up of congealed fat. They also contain wetwipes, sanitary products, cotton buds, condoms, nappies and more. These huge masses stop drains from working effectively, leading to problems.
Engineers at United Utilities say the ability to keep sewers flowing and free from blockages is an ever increasing challenge.
Each year they tackle around 28,000 blockages in the sewers costing around £10 million to clear.
And it's not just a pain for those working on the network, with the possibility of homes and gardens being flooded too.
And now, as part of ‘Unblocktober’, leading organisations are imploring people to be mindful of what they pour into drains or flush down the loo.
The things you should never pour down the drain:
Cooking oil – pre or post-cooking
Margarine
Butter
Lard
Cooking sauces and condiments
Food (even crumbs)
The things you should never flush down the toilet:
Wet wipes
Sanitary products
Cotton buds
Contact lenses
Bandages/plasters
Dental floss
Razor blades
Food
The sewer system is only designed for water, toilet paper and human waste to flow through and not the increasing volume of fat and other items such as wet wipes.
And the increased levels of fibre entering the sewer network as products such as wet wipes that are flushed down the toilet, means a constant battle to remove blockages to prevent flooding of homes and gardens.
United Utilities’ Andrew Peet, commented: “The consequences of pouring oil and grease down the drain can be huge. It can cause flooding to properties and roads and pollute rivers, as well as impacting bathing waters.
“The benefit of us taking this proactive approach to FOG disposal is to try to prevent blockages occurring in the first place.
“We’re delighted to support Unblocktober. It’s an important campaign. We work closely with communities in the North West, through projects with schools, businesses and customers, to keep them informed about how we can avoid floods and fatbergs,” he added.
The North West's largest ever fatberg was discovered in a Liverpool sewer last year.
The 400-tonne, 250 metre-long lump of congealed fats, oils and other items couldn't be removed with the traditional high powered water jets usually used to break them down.
Instead, it had to be hacked out at a cost of around £100,000.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Carabao Cup second and third round draw LIVE

The previous football season may have only just ended but the Carabao Cup is already back under way as Football @ @ @ @ @ first round this weekend .
There were plenty of big shocks in the opening ties @ @ @ @ @ teams who advanced will find out who they face off against next when the second @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , following the conclusion of Brentford vs Wycombe .
Although Manchester United and Manchester @ @ @ @ @ the second round , they will still find out who their potential opponents are when @ @ @ @ @ as the third round draw will be held immediately after the second .
The two @ @ @ @ @ other sides , do n't enter the competition until the third round due to their @ @ @ @ @ After the second round draw , matches will be given a ball number based on @ @ @ @ @ out in .
These numbers will then go to an unseeded third round draw with @ @ @ @ @ taking part .
Stick with us for all the draw coverage LIVE .

The previous football season may have only just ended but the Carabao Cup is already back under way as Football League teams competed in the first round this past week.
Although Manchester United and Manchester City will not be in the second round, they have discovered who their potential opponents are when they do enter the tournament as the third round draw was conducted immediately after the second.
United will travel one of two Championship sides out of Reading and Luton Town while City could face either the recently relegated Bournemouth or Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.
The two Manchester clubs, along with Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur, don't enter the competition until the third round due to their participation in the Champions League and Europa League.
Second-round ties will be played on the week commencing September 14, with third-round matches the following week.
See the full draw below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Tom White on the senior Bolton players that are helping him develop

Tom White is learning from the senior professionals in the Bolton Wanderers team both on and off the pitch and believes the younger players in the team should do the same .
White , 23 , is on loan at the Trotters this season from Blackburn Rovers and made his competitive debut for the Whites in the Carabao Cup defeat to Bradford City .
Antoni Sarcevic drew Wanderers level moments after the restart to cancel out Lee Novak 's first half opener , but Harry Pritchard struck later on to send the Bantams through to the next round .
Many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of games across the EFL were starters in the clash against the Yorkshire side , including the likes of Antoni Sarcevic , Eoin Doyle , Alex Baptiste and Nathan Delfouneso .
And White is learning from them all since he became a Bolton player at the end of July , adding that other younger players in the squad should do the same .
He said : `` I look up to them and I ’ m learning from them and I see how they behave on the pitch , off the pitch , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a pleasure to be around them .
`` They ’ re all good guys and good human beings , but they ’ re obviously good footballers and good professionals and they ’ ve had a good career from the game .
`` I think a lot of the young lads should be looking up to the likes of Delf , Doyler , Baps , Sarcs , who have all had good careers and if we learn from them and the gaffer and listen , we ’ ll do well . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ last season at Barrow , playing 18 times in the National League and scoring twice .
And he believes that being familiar with the way Evatt likes to set up his teams and have them play has helped him acclimatise to life at Wanderers .
He added : `` In a way , it is .
Obviously I ’ ve played I think 20 games with him last year so it ’ s not like I ’ ve played seasons and seasons .
I ’ m still learning every day .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m probably more ahead of the curve in terms of lads ’ development under the gaffer so I can see people ’ s point there .
`` I think we ’ ve all just got to work together .
We ’ re a team at the end of the day , it ’ s not individuals , we ’ re a team and we have to learn our lessons and work together . ''

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Tom White is learning from the senior professionals in the Bolton Wanderers team both on and off the pitch and believes the younger players in the team should do the same.
White, 23, is on loan at the Trotters this season from Blackburn Rovers and made his competitive debut for the Whites in the Carabao Cup defeat to Bradford City.
Antoni Sarcevic drew Wanderers level moments after the restart to cancel out Lee Novak's first half opener, but Harry Pritchard struck later on to send the Bantams through to the next round.
Many of the experienced professionals who have hundreds of games across the EFL were starters in the clash against the Yorkshire side, including the likes of Antoni Sarcevic, Eoin Doyle, Alex Baptiste and Nathan Delfouneso.
And White is learning from them all since he became a Bolton player at the end of July, adding that other younger players in the squad should do the same.
He said: "I look up to them and I’m learning from them and I see how they behave on the pitch, off the pitch, in the changing rooms, and it’s a pleasure to be around them.
"They’re all good guys and good human beings, but they’re obviously good footballers and good professionals and they’ve had a good career from the game.
"I think a lot of the young lads should be looking up to the likes of Delf, Doyler, Baps, Sarcs, who have all had good careers and if we learn from them and the gaffer and listen, we’ll do well."
White played under Wanderers boss Ian Evatt last season at Barrow, playing 18 times in the National League and scoring twice.
And he believes that being familiar with the way Evatt likes to set up his teams and have them play has helped him acclimatise to life at Wanderers.
He added: "In a way, it is. Obviously I’ve played I think 20 games with him last year so it’s not like I’ve played seasons and seasons. I’m still learning every day.
"The gaffer is still teaching me things so I’m probably more ahead of the curve in terms of lads’ development under the gaffer so I can see people’s point there.
"I think we’ve all just got to work together. We’re a team at the end of the day, it’s not individuals, we’re a team and we have to learn our lessons and work together."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Watch: First glimpse of rare baby Chimpanzee born at Chester Zoo

A critically endangered chimpanzee has been born at Chester Zoo .
Photos and videos at the zoo show the baby Western chimpanzee being held in the arms of its 43-year-old mother , as the public was given the first glimpse of the primate .
Mandy , the chimpanzee ’ s mum , safely delivered her baby overnight on Friday 21 August , following an eight-and-a-half-month pregnancy .
Experts at Chester Zoo are yet to determine the sex of the new arrival but have hailed the birth as ‘ hugely significant ’ for the species .
Andy Lenihan , team manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said how Mandy , who already has one daughter and two granddaughters , has been ‘ a wonderful mum ’ so far .
“ She ’ s bonded instantly with her new baby and can be seen protectively cradling it in her left arm at all times , ” he said .
“ It ’ s a little too soon to tell if her new arrival is male or female as a newborn chimpanzee will remain in the arms of mum for several months until they develop the confidence to start exploring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s bright eyed , alert and getting stronger by the day . ''
A new chimpanzee birth can lead to a lot of excitement for the group of primates , according to the zoo ’ s researchers .
“ It ’ s a real extended-family affair as many of the females in the group often want to help to take care of the newcomer while , for some of the juveniles , seeing a mum with a new baby is a completely new experience , ” Andy Lenihan added .
Young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their rear which they lose as they grow up , which is a signal to other chimps to be gentle with them .
They share 98 % of their genetic makeup with humans , and are among the most intelligent animals on the planet .
Just 18,000 Western chimpanzees remain in the wild in Africa though , according to the latest figures .
The subspecies , whose technical name is Pan troglodytes verus , is the first group of chimpanzee to be added to the list of critically endangered apes .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - ranging from Senegal to Ghana - but is already believed to be extinct in Benin , Burkina Faso and Togo .
Mike Jordan , Animal & Plant Director at the zoo , said in a statement how everyone was ‘ incredibly proud ’ that the group of primates was now home to a new baby .
“ It ’ s a hugely significant addition and a big boost for this species , ” he said .
“ The chimpanzees here at Chester are a key part of the international efforts working to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population of these critically endangered animals .
“ In the wild , the Western chimpanzee is under huge threat from hunting , the illegal bush meat trade and extensive habitat loss – all a result of human activity .
`` Western chimpanzee populations have declined extremely quickly and continue to do so - with little or no prospect of this decline halting .
It makes the conservation populations in zoos extremely important for the future.
” The new arrival will be a crucial addition to the zoo ’ s project to conserve the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently confirmed that the genetic make-up of the group at Chester Zoo is vital to the future of the Western chimpanzee .
The zoo is part of the endangered species breeding programme , in which conservation teams are working alongside partners in Uganda , Nigeria and Gabon to help protect chimpanzees and their forest homes .

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A critically endangered chimpanzee has been born at Chester Zoo.
Photos and videos at the zoo show the baby Western chimpanzee being held in the arms of its 43-year-old mother, as the public was given the first glimpse of the primate.
Mandy, the chimpanzee’s mum, safely delivered her baby overnight on Friday 21 August, following an eight-and-a-half-month pregnancy.
Experts at Chester Zoo are yet to determine the sex of the new arrival but have hailed the birth as ‘hugely significant’ for the species.
Andy Lenihan, team manager of the primates section at Chester Zoo, said how Mandy, who already has one daughter and two granddaughters, has been ‘a wonderful mum’ so far.
(Image: Chester Zoo)
“She’s bonded instantly with her new baby and can be seen protectively cradling it in her left arm at all times,” he said.
“It’s a little too soon to tell if her new arrival is male or female as a newborn chimpanzee will remain in the arms of mum for several months until they develop the confidence to start exploring independently.
"Most importantly though, it’s bright eyed, alert and getting stronger by the day."
A new chimpanzee birth can lead to a lot of excitement for the group of primates, according to the zoo’s researchers.
“It’s a real extended-family affair as many of the females in the group often want to help to take care of the newcomer while, for some of the juveniles, seeing a mum with a new baby is a completely new experience,” Andy Lenihan added.
Young chimps have a white tuft of hair on their rear which they lose as they grow up, which is a signal to other chimps to be gentle with them.
They share 98% of their genetic makeup with humans, and are among the most intelligent animals on the planet.
Just 18,000 Western chimpanzees remain in the wild in Africa though, according to the latest figures.
The subspecies, whose technical name is Pan troglodytes verus , is the first group of chimpanzee to be added to the list of critically endangered apes.
The Western chimpanzee is found in West Africa - ranging from Senegal to Ghana - but is already believed to be extinct in Benin, Burkina Faso and Togo.
Mike Jordan, Animal & Plant Director at the zoo, said in a statement how everyone was ‘incredibly proud’ that the group of primates was now home to a new baby.
“It’s a hugely significant addition and a big boost for this species,” he said.
“The chimpanzees here at Chester are a key part of the international efforts working to ensure there’s a viable safety-net population of these critically endangered animals.
“In the wild, the Western chimpanzee is under huge threat from hunting, the illegal bush meat trade and extensive habitat loss – all a result of human activity.
"Western chimpanzee populations have declined extremely quickly and continue to do so - with little or no prospect of this decline halting. It makes the conservation populations in zoos extremely important for the future.”
The new arrival will be a crucial addition to the zoo’s project to conserve the Western chimpanzee species.
A scientific study recently confirmed that the genetic make-up of the group at Chester Zoo is vital to the future of the Western chimpanzee.
The zoo is part of the endangered species breeding programme, in which conservation teams are working alongside partners in Uganda, Nigeria and Gabon to help protect chimpanzees and their forest homes.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Quirky new Lake District holiday spot lets you have a sleepover with horses

A farm in Cumbria is offering holiday accommodation that 's perfect for horse lovers .
Greenbank Farm , located in Cartmel on the very outskirts of the Lake District National Park , has launched what they say is the `` best sleepover ever '' for horse-mad holidaymakers .
After recently converting some of their stable buildings , guests can now sleep in bunk beds right next to one of their resident Fresian horses or a Shetland pony , sharing a self-catering stable for the night .
Each stable stay is equipped with a double and single bunk bed , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wet room .
While the horse has a large space with automatic waterfeeder , hay nets , plus food buckets to allow guests to hand feed them at meal times .
Those who are lucky enough to claim the top bunk will be able to stroke the horse and bond with a supply of treats .
And those concerned the horse might keep them awake , the stable has been divided by a transparent room divider that lets you see into their section of the stable at all times while keeping a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stocked with a luxury grooming kits for those who want to spend extra time getting to know their new room mate - and you can even get involved with mucking out if you really want to get your hands dirty .
There 's also loads to do outside of the stable too .
The ancient village of Cartmel has a long-standing link with horses - with the tradition of racing here started by the monks from the local priory in the 12th century .
Today , Cartmel has prominent racecourse set against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the village is home to a number of cosy pubs and independent boutiques and restaurants along its narrow winding streets .
And perched on the edge of the national park , it 's the perfect base to explore the wonders of the Lake District .
Pony trekking is not included in the cost of the stay , but can be arranged by the farm subject to availabilty .
A stay at the stable costs £250 per night and can be booked online via the Greenbank Farm website .
Greenbank Farm stable stays are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Manchester , depending on where you 're travelling from .
The booking includes free parking , access to the golf course plus free wifi .
All bookings are on a self catering basis .

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A farm in Cumbria is offering holiday accommodation that's perfect for horse lovers.
Greenbank Farm, located in Cartmel on the very outskirts of the Lake District National Park, has launched what they say is the "best sleepover ever" for horse-mad holidaymakers.
After recently converting some of their stable buildings, guests can now sleep in bunk beds right next to one of their resident Fresian horses or a Shetland pony, sharing a self-catering stable for the night.
Each stable stay is equipped with a double and single bunk bed, a mini kitchen and an en suite shower and wet room.
While the horse has a large space with automatic waterfeeder, hay nets, plus food buckets to allow guests to hand feed them at meal times.
Those who are lucky enough to claim the top bunk will be able to stroke the horse and bond with a supply of treats.
And those concerned the horse might keep them awake, the stable has been divided by a transparent room divider that lets you see into their section of the stable at all times while keeping a peaceful distance.
The accommodation also comes stocked with a luxury grooming kits for those who want to spend extra time getting to know their new room mate - and you can even get involved with mucking out if you really want to get your hands dirty.
(Image: Greenbank Farm Holidays)
There's also loads to do outside of the stable too. The ancient village of Cartmel has a long-standing link with horses - with the tradition of racing here started by the monks from the local priory in the 12th century.
Today, Cartmel has prominent racecourse set against the backdrop of the Lakeland fells, while the village is home to a number of cosy pubs and independent boutiques and restaurants along its narrow winding streets.
And perched on the edge of the national park, it's the perfect base to explore the wonders of the Lake District. Pony trekking is not included in the cost of the stay, but can be arranged by the farm subject to availabilty.
A stay at the stable costs £250 per night and can be booked online via the Greenbank Farm website.
Greenbank Farm stable stays are just over an hour and a half from Manchester, depending on where you're travelling from.
The booking includes free parking, access to the golf course plus free wifi. All bookings are on a self catering basis.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--LIVE: Young man stabbed 'multiple times' in north Manchester

A man is in a critical condition after being stabbed in Cheetham Hill .
Police were called to reports that @ @ @ @ @ to hospital with multiple stab wounds , at around 1.15am this morning ( Sunday ) @ @ @ @ @ in a critical condition and is receiving treatment .
The two men who took the @ @ @ @ @ scene before the police arrived .
They have since established that the man was assaulted @ @ @ @ @ Street in Manchester , where a scene is currently in place .
No arrests have @ @ @ @ @ ongoing .
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 1146 , @ @ @ @ @ number 239 of September 6 ; or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 @ @ @ @ @ the latest in the live blog below ...

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A man is in a critical condition after being stabbed in Cheetham Hill.
Police were called to reports that a man had been taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds, at around 1.15am this morning (Sunday).
A 20-year-old man remains in a critical condition and is receiving treatment.
The two men who took the man to hospital left the scene before the police arrived.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
They have since established that the man was assaulted earlier this morning on Honey Street in Manchester, where a scene is currently in place.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 1146, or 101, quoting incident number 239 of September 6; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
We'll bring you the latest in the live blog below...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--LIVE: Street cordoned off in Salford after shots fired at house

Police have ramped up patrols on a residential estate in Salford after an early hours shooting .
The front door @ @ @ @ @ Street , in Higher Broughton , was blasted during the shooting - which happened at @ @ @ @ @ September 6 ) .
Nobody was injured , Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) said @ @ @ @ @ a large cordon and a heavy police presence is still in place this afternoon .
@ @ @ @ @ the scene along with a specialist search unit and search dog .
Crime scene investigators @ @ @ @ @ the street - which is populated by terraced houses and a care home which specialises @ @ @ @ @ 'll bring you the latest in the live blog below ...

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Police have ramped up patrols on a residential estate in Salford after an early hours shooting.
The front door of a house on Murray Street, in Higher Broughton, was blasted during the shooting - which happened at around 2.30am on Sunday (September 6).
Nobody was injured, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Firearms officers attended and a large cordon and a heavy police presence is still in place this afternoon.
Specialist officers are working at the scene along with a specialist search unit and search dog.
Crime scene investigators are also in place on the street - which is populated by terraced houses and a care home which specialises in dementia care.
We'll bring you the latest in the live blog below...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--The 58 'affordable' flats set to be built between two tower blocks in Salford

Some 58 'affordable ' apartments will be built between two tower blocks in Salford .
Plans for the new homes - on Cannon Street - have been given the go-ahead .
Construction could start later this year , but is expected to begin in early 2021 .
The new blocks of flats , which will be five and three-storeys high , will be built by London-based affordable housing provider The Guinness Partnership .
The new affordable apartments will be located on a grassy mound between Adelphi Court and Delaney Heights , which have recently been refurbished and remodelled by Guinness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ian Kershaw , business development manager at The Guinness Partnership , spoke to councillors on the planning panel this week .
He said : “ All of the 58 properties proposed will be affordable with social rent and lettings in line with our nominee agent agreement with the council .
`` The mix proposed of one and two bed properties is generally in line with Salford ’ s demand for these property types within the area.
” The site contains several trees which will need to be removed to allow the development to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be replaced with more than two new trees for every one lost , according to the planning application .
It said : `` The two blocks are simple in form , reflecting the existing towers and the existing recent nearby developments .
`` Guinness want to encourage a feeling of a single community including the two existing and the two new blocks , and see a footpath linking Adelphi and Delaney through the site as an important element . ''
It added : `` The central space contains the access road linking the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and landscaped green space .
`` Access to amenity space is seen as important for resident ’ s well-being .
Each ground floor apartment has direct access to outside space and each upper floor apartment has a balcony . ''
The affordable housing and care provider also owns Cherry Tree Court in Pendleton which is set to be demolished for `` technical '' and `` safety '' reasons .
Some of its former residents have been rehoused in Adelphi Court .
The planning and transportation panel , which met via video conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the application for 58 new flats .
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Some 58 'affordable' apartments will be built between two tower blocks in Salford.
Plans for the new homes - on Cannon Street - have been given the go-ahead.
Construction could start later this year, but is expected to begin in early 2021.
The new blocks of flats, which will be five and three-storeys high, will be built by London-based affordable housing provider The Guinness Partnership.
The new affordable apartments will be located on a grassy mound between Adelphi Court and Delaney Heights, which have recently been refurbished and remodelled by Guinness and let out at affordable rents.
(Image: The Guinness Partnership)
Ian Kershaw, business development manager at The Guinness Partnership, spoke to councillors on the planning panel this week.
He said: “All of the 58 properties proposed will be affordable with social rent and lettings in line with our nominee agent agreement with the council.
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"The mix proposed of one and two bed properties is generally in line with Salford’s demand for these property types within the area.”
The site contains several trees which will need to be removed to allow the development to go ahead.
But these trees will be replaced with more than two new trees for every one lost, according to the planning application.
(Image: The Guinness Partnership)
It said: "The two blocks are simple in form, reflecting the existing towers and the existing recent nearby developments.
"Guinness want to encourage a feeling of a single community including the two existing and the two new blocks, and see a footpath linking Adelphi and Delaney through the site as an important element."
It added: "The central space contains the access road linking the two entrance points well overlooked car parking, and landscaped green space.
"Access to amenity space is seen as important for resident’s well-being. Each ground floor apartment has direct access to outside space and each upper floor apartment has a balcony."
The affordable housing and care provider also owns Cherry Tree Court in Pendleton which is set to be demolished for "technical" and "safety" reasons.
Some of its former residents have been rehoused in Adelphi Court.
The planning and transportation panel, which met via video conference on Thursday, unanimously voted to approve the application for 58 new flats.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Southgate explained why he substituted Phil Foden on England debut

Gareth Southgate says he was impressed by what he saw in Phil Foden 's England debut , and his second half substitution was not a reflection on his performance .
The Manchester City attacking midfielder played for his country for the first time in England 's 1-0 win over Iceland , which came courtesy of a late Raheem Sterling penalty .
Whilst Foden was replaced by Danny Ings in the 68th minute , England boss Southgate said he was happy with the 20-year-old 's display .
Speaking to Sky Sports post-match , Southgate said Foden did well in difficult circumstances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said , explaining Foden 's substitution was a tactical decision .
`` You can see some of the through passes , his touch in midfield .
`` It ’ s not always easy to find the space in the middle of the pitch because it ’ s so condensed , because Iceland are deep , they ’ re narrow .
`` Not the easiest of games to come into , but we just wanted to try a second striker because we felt it might begin to stretch their defence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ off because of his performance , I was really pleased with him . ''
Sky Sports pundit Alex Scott felt that , whilst Foden was not at his best in the game , he did well against a stubborn and disciplined Iceland side .
She said : `` I think when you think about Phil Foden - you want him on the ball .
`` We ’ re used to seeing him now playing on the half-turn , doing what he does at Man City and linking the play .
In patches , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult game when you ’ re playing against a team that ’ s going to bank up .
`` I think he didn ’ t do anything to harm his chances at all .
`` He didn ’ t look out of place .
I think the game overall was a hard one because when you look at our forward line , we were not as fluid as normal .
That comes down to match sharpness .
`` I don ’ t think we actually played through the middle as much as we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play the ball out wide , but we saw glimpses of him today and there were positive signs for Gareth to take into the next game . ''

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Gareth Southgate says he was impressed by what he saw in Phil Foden's England debut, and his second half substitution was not a reflection on his performance.
The Manchester City attacking midfielder played for his country for the first time in England's 1-0 win over Iceland, which came courtesy of a late Raheem Sterling penalty.
Whilst Foden was replaced by Danny Ings in the 68th minute, England boss Southgate said he was happy with the 20-year-old's display.
Speaking to Sky Sports post-match, Southgate said Foden did well in difficult circumstances.
"I thought he did well," he said, explaining Foden's substitution was a tactical decision.
"You can see some of the through passes, his touch in midfield.
"It’s not always easy to find the space in the middle of the pitch because it’s so condensed, because Iceland are deep, they’re narrow.
"Not the easiest of games to come into, but we just wanted to try a second striker because we felt it might begin to stretch their defence.
"We didn’t take Phil off because of his performance, I was really pleased with him."
Sky Sports pundit Alex Scott felt that, whilst Foden was not at his best in the game, he did well against a stubborn and disciplined Iceland side.
She said: "I think when you think about Phil Foden - you want him on the ball.
"We’re used to seeing him now playing on the half-turn, doing what he does at Man City and linking the play. In patches, he did that. It was a difficult game when you’re playing against a team that’s going to bank up.
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"I think he didn’t do anything to harm his chances at all.
"He didn’t look out of place. I think the game overall was a hard one because when you look at our forward line, we were not as fluid as normal. That comes down to match sharpness.
"I don’t think we actually played through the middle as much as we should have.
"We were looking to play the ball out wide, but we saw glimpses of him today and there were positive signs for Gareth to take into the next game."