themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Ruth Langsford pulls out of hosting This Morning after feeling unwell

Ruth Langsford has pulled out of This Morning hosting duties today after feeling unwell .
Her husband Eamonn Holmes broke the news today on social media , saying Ruth , 59 , felt “ a bit under the weather ” .
Friday is the couple ’ s regular slot where they take the reins from Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield , who front the ITV show Monday to Thursday .
In the Instagram post , Eamonn , 60 , explained that Rochelle Hulmes , 30 , will take Ruth ’ s place on the sofa .
He said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Ruth a bit under the weather today .
“ The Good news is Rochelle and I will pair up again .
“ A delightful friend and colleague and Always a joy to be around.
” Along with the message , Eamonn posted a photo of himself and The Saturdays singer , who is one of the programme ’ s regular presenters .
While no more information has been released about Ruth ’ s illness , concerned fans replied to the post with well wishes for Ruth .
One said : “ Ah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Love Eamonn and Rochelle is fabulous.
” A third said : “ Aw sorry to hear this .
I will miss her today .
Love you guys .
Send her my love.
” Another added : “ Oh dear get well soon Ruth sending you lots of love.
” Others wished her a speedy recovery ahead of her 60th birthday , which is on Tuesday .
One said : “ Get well quickly Ruth !
You have an exciting birthday next week and you need to be fully compos mentis to open all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
” Another agreed : “ Get well soon Ruth .
You need to be well for your birthday.
” This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV .

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Ruth Langsford has pulled out of This Morning hosting duties today after feeling unwell.
Her husband Eamonn Holmes broke the news today on social media, saying Ruth, 59, felt “a bit under the weather”.
Friday is the couple’s regular slot where they take the reins from Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, who front the ITV show Monday to Thursday.
In the Instagram post, Eamonn, 60, explained that Rochelle Hulmes, 30, will take Ruth’s place on the sofa.
(Image: ITV)
He said: “In 4 Ruth. The Bad News is Ruth a bit under the weather today.
“The Good news is Rochelle and I will pair up again.
“A delightful friend and colleague and Always a joy to be around.”
Along with the message, Eamonn posted a photo of himself and The Saturdays singer, who is one of the programme’s regular presenters.
While no more information has been released about Ruth’s illness, concerned fans replied to the post with well wishes for Ruth.
One said: “Ah miss Ruth, get well soon. Love Eamonn and Rochelle is fabulous.”
A second posted: “Good morning Eamon. Hope Ruth feels better soon.”
A third said: “Aw sorry to hear this. I will miss her today. Love you guys. Send her my love.”
Another added: “Oh dear get well soon Ruth sending you lots of love.”
(Image: PA)
Others wished her a speedy recovery ahead of her 60th birthday, which is on Tuesday.
One said: “Get well quickly Ruth! You have an exciting birthday next week and you need to be fully compos mentis to open all those lovely presents Eamonn has bought you!”
Another agreed: “Get well soon Ruth. You need to be well for your birthday.”
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--The government hopes to 'build up some kind of herd immunity' to coronavirus - the chief scientific

The government hopes to 'build up some kind of herd immunity' to coronavirus - the chief scientific adviser has defended decision to keep schools open in UK

The government 's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has defended the decision to keep schools in the UK open as other countries , including Ireland , have shut them down due to coronavirus .
Asked why the UK has delayed shutting down schools , Sir Patrick said a closure now 'would see educational establishments shut down for many months ' .
He said it was not yet clear if any children have transmitted coronavirus and that if they were infected , most only experience mild symptoms .
`` Because of the nature of this disease and the way it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to close schools for many months , not just a few weeks , '' he told LBC .
`` Schools would need to be shut for a very prolonged period .
`` Children , of course , are n't going to separate for long periods , they are going to go and do things together .
`` And they may go and stay with grandma , one of those in the most vulnerable group . ''
Following the Cobra emergency committee meeting on Thursday , chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of closing schools .
But they urged people with flu-like symptoms to self-isolate at home for seven days .
He later told the BBC that the advice the government is following for tackling coronavirus is not looking to 'suppress ' the disease entirely but to help create a 'herd immunity in the UK ' while protecting the most vulnerable from it .
Asked if there is a fear that clamping down too hard on its spread could see it return , Sir Patrick said : “ That is exactly the risk you would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you suppress something very , very hard , when you release those measures it bounces back and it bounces back at the wrong time .
“ Our aim is to try and reduce the peak , broaden the peak , not suppress it completely ; also , because the vast majority of people get a mild illness , to build up some kind of herd immunity so more people are immune to this disease and we reduce the transmission , at the same time we protect those who are most vulnerable to it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the key things we need to do.
” Sir Patrick said some of the social distancing measures put in place by the government , including self-isolating for seven days if symptoms develop , are 'actually quite extreme ' .
He said while it is 'eye catching ' to cancel mass gatherings and sporting events , the chances of contracting coronavirus at such events are slim .
`` The most likely place you are going to get an infection from is a family member , a friend , someone very close in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space , '' he added .
He said he thinks coronavirus is likely to become 'an annual virus ' .

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The government's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has defended the decision to keep schools in the UK open as other countries, including Ireland, have shut them down due to coronavirus.
Asked why the UK has delayed shutting down schools, Sir Patrick said a closure now 'would see educational establishments shut down for many months'.
He said it was not yet clear if any children have transmitted coronavirus and that if they were infected, most only experience mild symptoms.
"Because of the nature of this disease and the way it spreads and its duration, we would have to close schools for many months, not just a few weeks," he told LBC.
"Schools would need to be shut for a very prolonged period.
"Children, of course, aren't going to separate for long periods, they are going to go and do things together.
"And they may go and stay with grandma, one of those in the most vulnerable group."
Following the Cobra emergency committee meeting on Thursday, chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the government announced measures which fell short of closing schools.
But they urged people with flu-like symptoms to self-isolate at home for seven days.
He later told the BBC that the advice the government is following for tackling coronavirus is not looking to 'suppress' the disease entirely but to help create a 'herd immunity in the UK' while protecting the most vulnerable from it.
Asked if there is a fear that clamping down too hard on its spread could see it return, Sir Patrick said: “That is exactly the risk you would expect from previous epidemics.
(Image: PA)
“If you suppress something very, very hard, when you release those measures it bounces back and it bounces back at the wrong time.
“Our aim is to try and reduce the peak, broaden the peak, not suppress it completely; also, because the vast majority of people get a mild illness, to build up some kind of herd immunity so more people are immune to this disease and we reduce the transmission, at the same time we protect those who are most vulnerable to it," he said.
“Those are the key things we need to do.”
Sir Patrick said some of the social distancing measures put in place by the government, including self-isolating for seven days if symptoms develop, are 'actually quite extreme'.
He said while it is 'eye catching' to cancel mass gatherings and sporting events, the chances of contracting coronavirus at such events are slim.
"The most likely place you are going to get an infection from is a family member, a friend, someone very close in a small space, not in a big space,"he added.
He said he thinks coronavirus is likely to become 'an annual virus'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Premier League coronavirus meeting live: Man City and Manchester United fixtures suspended

The Premier League called an emergency meeting this morning , where it was announced that all matches have been suspended @ @ @ @ @ earliest .
A statement last night said all games would go ahead as planned but @ @ @ @ @ later , it was confirmed that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had tested positive for coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ are now in quarantine , with their match against Brighton this weekend postponed , and @ @ @ @ @ followed suit today , along with the EFL , Women 's Super League and Women @ @ @ @ @ played their Europa League clash against LASK behind closed doors last night , while Manchester @ @ @ @ @ against Real Madrid next week has been postponed .
There are almost 600 cases of @ @ @ @ @ and that number is expected to rise , with the public being warned that the @ @ @ @ @ a few weeks away .
That will certainly impact the Premier League and you can @ @ @ @ @ throughout the day here .

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The Premier League called an emergency meeting this morning, where it was announced that all matches have been suspended until April 3rd at the earliest.
A statement last night said all games would go ahead as planned but, less than an hour later, it was confirmed that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had tested positive for coronavirus.
The North London side are now in quarantine, with their match against Brighton this weekend postponed, and the rest of the league followed suit today, along with the EFL, Women's Super League and Women's Championship.
Manchester United played their Europa League clash against LASK behind closed doors last night, while Manchester City's Champions League tie against Real Madrid next week has been postponed.
There are almost 600 cases of coronavirus confirmed in the UK and that number is expected to rise, with the public being warned that the peak of the virus is a few weeks away.
That will certainly impact the Premier League and you can follow all the latest news throughout the day here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Prison inmates 'will die' due to coronavirus spread, say bosses - family visits could be stopped

Prison bosses say inmates 'will die ' as coronavirus continues to spread across the country .
Andrea Albutt , president of the Prison Governors Association , said criminals in jail were likely to die as the spread of the COVID-19 worsens .
She said prison governors would attempt to keep family visits going for as long as they can , while weighing up the health risk to prisoners .
Ms Albutt said bosses were managing staff shortages due to employees self-isolating or being off sick .
The announcement comes after new government advice , telling people to self-isolate in they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29,000 people have been tested for the virus in the UK , with 590 confirmed positive .
The latest jump has led the government to move from it containment phase , into a delay stage .
In a press conference on Thursday , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that people with 'even mild symptoms ' of coronavirus should self-isolate .
This means , if you have a new continuous cough OR a high temperature - of 37.8 degrees or higher - you should stay at home for at least seven days from when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that schools in the UK are not being closed at this time , as it could make matters worse .
Speaking at a press conference alongside chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance , Mr Johnson said : `` We are not , repeat not , closing schools now .
`` The scientific advice is that this could do more harm than good at this time but of course we are keeping this under review and this again may change as the disease spreads . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considering the question of banning major public events such as sporting fixtures . ''
Ms Albutt told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` We have approximately 85,000 people in our prisons and prisons are overcrowded , so when you have a lot in a small area , transmission of disease will obviously be easier .
`` Coupled with that , we have a significant ageing population - the vulnerable groups , the people the government keeps telling us will be more susceptible and more ill with the virus .
`` Listening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are saying the mortality rate is below one per cent but in the vulnerable groups it is higher .
`` Well , in prisons we do n't completely mirror society with our demographic of prisoners so we do have a higher number of people in the vulnerable groups , so they will be ill and there will be deaths . ''

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Prison bosses say inmates 'will die' as coronavirus continues to spread across the country.
Andrea Albutt, president of the Prison Governors Association, said criminals in jail were likely to die as the spread of the COVID-19 worsens.
She said prison governors would attempt to keep family visits going for as long as they can, while weighing up the health risk to prisoners.
Ms Albutt said bosses were managing staff shortages due to employees self-isolating or being off sick.
The announcement comes after new government advice, telling people to self-isolate in they develop particular coronavirus symptoms.
More than 29,000 people have been tested for the virus in the UK, with 590 confirmed positive.
The latest jump has led the government to move from it containment phase, into a delay stage.
(Image: PA)
In a press conference on Thursday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that people with 'even mild symptoms' of coronavirus should self-isolate.
This means, if you have a new continuous cough OR a high temperature - of 37.8 degrees or higher - you should stay at home for at least seven days from when your symptoms started.
The PM added that schools in the UK are not being closed at this time, as it could make matters worse.
Speaking at a press conference alongside chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance, Mr Johnson said: "We are not, repeat not, closing schools now.
"The scientific advice is that this could do more harm than good at this time but of course we are keeping this under review and this again may change as the disease spreads."
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He did add that the Government was "considering the question of banning major public events such as sporting fixtures."
Ms Albutt told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "We have approximately 85,000 people in our prisons and prisons are overcrowded, so when you have a lot in a small area, transmission of disease will obviously be easier.
"Coupled with that, we have a significant ageing population - the vulnerable groups, the people the government keeps telling us will be more susceptible and more ill with the virus.
"Listening to the government's specialists yesterday, they are saying the mortality rate is below one per cent but in the vulnerable groups it is higher.
"Well, in prisons we don't completely mirror society with our demographic of prisoners so we do have a higher number of people in the vulnerable groups, so they will be ill and there will be deaths."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Gary Neville criticises Premier League's 'embarrassing' coronavirus stance

Gary Neville has accused the Premier League of 'embarrassing leadership ' over the coronavirus crisis after Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and Chelsea player Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for coronavirus .
His criticism comes ahead of a Premier League emergency meeting this morning , with clubs expected to ask for games to be called off following the positive tests from Arteta and Hudson-Odoi , the Mirror reports .
Arsenal 's trip to Brighton on Saturday has already been postponed after the Gunners squad was ordered into self-isolation following the news about manager Arteta .
And Chelsea 's Saturday evening visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same way after Hudson-Odoi 's teammates similarly went under self-imposed quarantine .
And amid increasing calls for the Premier League season to be suspended , Manchester United legend Neville has slammed the league over the speed of its response to coronavirus .
Yesterday , the League had announced that this weekend 's games would go ahead as scheduled .
Salford City co-owner , Neville tweeted : `` It needed a PL manager to contract the virus for them to act !
Embarrassing leadership from the @ premierleague . ''
When it announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a statement from the League read : `` Following the latest update from government issued this afternoon , all Premier League matches will go ahead as scheduled this weekend .
`` While the Prime Minister advised that all sporting events should take place as normal for now , he also indicated that government is considering banning major public events , like sporting fixtures .
`` We are therefore continuing to work closely with our clubs , government , The FA , EFL and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate contingency plans are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he also indicated that government is considering banning major public events , like sporting fixtures .
`` We are therefore continuing to work closely with our clubs , government , the FA , EFL and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place as and when circumstances change .
`` The welfare of players , staff and supporters is of paramount importance and we will continue to follow Public Health England guidelines thoroughly .
`` We will keep everyone updated as appropriate . ''
After Areta 's positive test was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update .
It said : `` In light of Arsenal 's announcement tonight confirming that their first team coach Mikel Arteta has tested postiive for Covid-19 , the Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning regarding future fixtures .
`` The Premier League will make no further comment until after that meeting . ''
Wednesday 's game between Manchester City and Arsenal following the news that Olympiakos and Nottingham Forrest owner Evangelos Marinakis had tested positive for coronavirus .
Three Leicester players are also in self-isolation after showing symptoms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League season to be put on hold .
Bournemouth has pushed back its press conference - scheduled for this morning - back to this afternoon .
There 's speculation that the move was prompted by a decision to wait and see if games this weekend are called off , which appears likely .
Chelsea have also cancelled a press conference scheduled for this afternoon after Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive .
The 19-year-old is said to be `` doing well '' .
The English Football League - which runs the Championship , League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is meeting this morning to discuss the weekend fixtures .

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Gary Neville has accused the Premier League of 'embarrassing leadership' over the coronavirus crisis after Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and Chelsea player Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for coronavirus.
His criticism comes ahead of a Premier League emergency meeting this morning, with clubs expected to ask for games to be called off following the positive tests from Arteta and Hudson-Odoi, the Mirror reports.
Arsenal's trip to Brighton on Saturday has already been postponed after the Gunners squad was ordered into self-isolation following the news about manager Arteta.
And Chelsea's Saturday evening visit to Aston Villa is expected to go the same way after Hudson-Odoi's teammates similarly went under self-imposed quarantine.
And amid increasing calls for the Premier League season to be suspended, Manchester United legend Neville has slammed the league over the speed of its response to coronavirus.
(Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Yesterday, the League had announced that this weekend's games would go ahead as scheduled.
Salford City co-owner, Neville tweeted: "It needed a PL manager to contract the virus for them to act! Embarrassing leadership from the @premierleague."
When it announced this weekend's games would go ahead, a statement from the League read: "Following the latest update from government issued this afternoon, all Premier League matches will go ahead as scheduled this weekend.
"While the Prime Minister advised that all sporting events should take place as normal for now, he also indicated that government is considering banning major public events, like sporting fixtures.
(Image: 2019 Chelsea FC)
"We are therefore continuing to work closely with our clubs, government, The FA, EFL and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place as normal for now, he also indicated that government is considering banning major public events, like sporting fixtures.
"We are therefore continuing to work closely with our clubs, government, the FA, EFL and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place as and when circumstances change.
"The welfare of players, staff and supporters is of paramount importance and we will continue to follow Public Health England guidelines thoroughly.
"We will keep everyone updated as appropriate."
After Areta's positive test was announced, the Premier League issued an update.
It said: "In light of Arsenal's announcement tonight confirming that their first team coach Mikel Arteta has tested postiive for Covid-19, the Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning regarding future fixtures.
"The Premier League will make no further comment until after that meeting."
Wednesday's game between Manchester City and Arsenal following the news that Olympiakos and Nottingham Forrest owner Evangelos Marinakis had tested positive for coronavirus.
Three Leicester players are also in self-isolation after showing symptoms, with manager Brendan Rodgers calling for the Premier League season to be put on hold.
Bournemouth has pushed back its press conference - scheduled for this morning - back to this afternoon.
There's speculation that the move was prompted by a decision to wait and see if games this weekend are called off, which appears likely.
Chelsea have also cancelled a press conference scheduled for this afternoon after Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive. The 19-year-old is said to be "doing well".
The English Football League - which runs the Championship, League One and League Two - says it is meeting this morning to discuss the weekend fixtures.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Former health secretary says decision not to cancel public events over coronavirus is worrying

The government has been criticised for not cancelling public events over the coronavirus outbreak by former health secretary Jeremy Hunt .
His criticism came as new measures to delay the virus came into effect following an emergency Cobra committee meeting on Thursday , chaired by Boris Johnson .
Whereas countries such as Ireland and Italy have responded to the outbreak by closing schools , cancelling sports events and major events , the UK has not gone this far .
France is the latest European country to close all schools , universities and nurseries , while in the US all major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopped .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is adamant that it is crucial to get the timing right for the more draconian measures in the delay phase of the outbreak .
Ten people have now died in the UK and there are 596 cases of coronavirus .
But health officials said the real number of people who are already infected could be anywhere between 5,000 and 10,000 .
Mr Hunt , who resigned as Health Secretary in July 2019 , told BBC Newsnight on Thursday that the UK was in a `` national emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach earlier that day - to move from containment of the virus to delay - did not go far enough .
In Scotland , large gatherings of more than 500 people will not take place from next week in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus .
Asked about the decision in the UK not to cancel large gatherings , Mr Hunt said : `` I think it is surprising and concerning that we 're not doing any of it at all when we have just four weeks before we get to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You would have thought that every single thing we do in that four weeks would be designed to slow down the spread of people catching the virus . ''
Mr Hunt said countries who appeared to have been successful in turning back the virus showed they 'moved very early ' in introducing social distancing .
He said he was 'personally surprised that we 're still allowing external visits to care homes ' .
Most of Italy is in lockdown after the death toll reached more than 1,000 .
On Friday , Rome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ churches until at least April 3 .

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The government has been criticised for not cancelling public events over the coronavirus outbreak by former health secretary Jeremy Hunt.
His criticism came as new measures to delay the virus came into effect following an emergency Cobra committee meeting on Thursday, chaired by Boris Johnson.
Whereas countries such as Ireland and Italy have responded to the outbreak by closing schools, cancelling sports events and major events, the UK has not gone this far.
France is the latest European country to close all schools, universities and nurseries, while in the US all major sport has been suspended and Broadway performances stopped.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is adamant that it is crucial to get the timing right for the more draconian measures in the delay phase of the outbreak.
(Image: PA)
Ten people have now died in the UK and there are 596 cases of coronavirus.
But health officials said the real number of people who are already infected could be anywhere between 5,000 and 10,000.
Mr Hunt, who resigned as Health Secretary in July 2019, told BBC Newsnight on Thursday that the UK was in a "national emergency".
He claimed the government's approach earlier that day - to move from containment of the virus to delay - did not go far enough.
In Scotland, large gatherings of more than 500 people will not take place from next week in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.
(Image: Centres for Disease Control and Prevention)
Asked about the decision in the UK not to cancel large gatherings, Mr Hunt said: "I think it is surprising and concerning that we're not doing any of it at all when we have just four weeks before we get to the stage that Italy is at.
"You would have thought that every single thing we do in that four weeks would be designed to slow down the spread of people catching the virus."
Mr Hunt said countries who appeared to have been successful in turning back the virus showed they 'moved very early' in introducing social distancing.
He said he was 'personally surprised that we're still allowing external visits to care homes'.
Most of Italy is in lockdown after the death toll reached more than 1,000. On Friday, Rome announced it was shutting all its catholic churches until at least April 3.
The World Health Organisation announced a global pandemic earlier this week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Site of community's 'last pub' could be turned into a new Lidl supermarket

Lidl wants to build a new store on the site of a former Stockport pub .
The supermarket is looking to put a purpose-built branch on the site of the former Fir Tree pub on Gorton Road in Reddish , which closed last year .
Following months of speculation , Lidl has written to North Reddish councillors to confirm its intention to move onto the site , subject to planning permission .
Kirklands , which bought the pub and an adjacent builder 's yard last year , with the intention of building a housing development , has now sold the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have confirmed the news , and say the proposals will be called up to the Heatons and Reddish area committee meeting once the planning application is at that stage .
In a letter to North Reddish ward Councillors Roy Driver , Kate Butler and David Wilson , it wrote : `` Lidl has agreed to take ownership of the former Fir Tree Public House and adjacent land at Gorton Road , Stockport and intend to bring forward a new purpose built Lidl store in this location .
`` As a matter of courtesy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being progressed , Lidl would like to meet with you to discuss the proposals . ''
The news has garnered a mixed response online from residents , with some welcoming the prospect of a new supermarket , while others raised concerns about increased traffic on the already busy road outside the site , and the impact on local independent businesses .
There was an attempt after the pub closed last year to preserve it as a designated an asset of community value , which was supported by Denton and Reddish MP Andrew Gwynne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ for the British Beer & Pub Association .
At the time , he described the Fir Tree as particularly important , as the only traditional pub left in the North Reddish ward , outside of working men 's clubs .
Stockport CAMRA also expressed concern that the closure had left a large community without a traditional pub .

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Lidl wants to build a new store on the site of a former Stockport pub.
The supermarket is looking to put a purpose-built branch on the site of the former Fir Tree pub on Gorton Road in Reddish, which closed last year.
Following months of speculation, Lidl has written to North Reddish councillors to confirm its intention to move onto the site, subject to planning permission.
Kirklands, which bought the pub and an adjacent builder's yard last year, with the intention of building a housing development, has now sold the land to the German chain.
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Councillors have confirmed the news, and say the proposals will be called up to the Heatons and Reddish area committee meeting once the planning application is at that stage.
In a letter to North Reddish ward Councillors Roy Driver, Kate Butler and David Wilson, it wrote: "Lidl has agreed to take ownership of the former Fir Tree Public House and adjacent land at Gorton Road, Stockport and intend to bring forward a new purpose built Lidl store in this location.
"As a matter of courtesy, in advance of any planning application being progressed, Lidl would like to meet with you to discuss the proposals."
The news has garnered a mixed response online from residents, with some welcoming the prospect of a new supermarket, while others raised concerns about increased traffic on the already busy road outside the site, and the impact on local independent businesses.
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There was an attempt after the pub closed last year to preserve it as a designated an asset of community value, which was supported by Denton and Reddish MP Andrew Gwynne, who is a ‘Beer Champion’ for the British Beer & Pub Association.
At the time, he described the Fir Tree as particularly important, as the only traditional pub left in the North Reddish ward, outside of working men's clubs.
Stockport CAMRA also expressed concern that the closure had left a large community without a traditional pub.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--The online kindness challenge that gave police in Stockport a sweet surprise

A young girl brought a smile to the faces of police officers in Stockport by giving them a massive haul of treats .
The youngster , called Freya , called into Cheadle Heath police station on Wednesday to leave a stash of chocolates , buns and cakes for officers .
The kind act was part of a growing online movement that aims to encourage people to leave gestures of thanks for emergency service workers .
A Facebook group called 'Hit the Ambulance Gamers ' has more than 50,000 members across the country .
It aims to 'hit ' the emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safely leaving treats out for police , ambulance and fire crews , it also encourages people to smile and wave at emergency workers , and let to let them jump the queue if they are seen buying food on shift .
Read more of today 's stories here Sharing the news on their social media pages , police in Stockport wrote : `` Yesterday a lovely young girl called Freya came to Cheadle Heath Police Station with her mum carrying a large amount of chocolates , buns and cakes to give to officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called 'wittheambulance gamers ' and their aim is to leave treats on service vehicle windscreens as a thank you for all they do .
They are leaving them on the windscreens of ambulances , fire engines and police vehicles .
`` Freya wanted to leave them on our police car windscreens but when she came to the police station she realised that all the vehicles are parked behind barriers so she couldn ’ t get access to them .
`` Instead , she came into the front desk to hand them over .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you truly made the Police of Stockport smile '' .

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A young girl brought a smile to the faces of police officers in Stockport by giving them a massive haul of treats.
The youngster, called Freya, called into Cheadle Heath police station on Wednesday to leave a stash of chocolates, buns and cakes for officers.
The kind act was part of a growing online movement that aims to encourage people to leave gestures of thanks for emergency service workers.
A Facebook group called 'Hit the Ambulance Gamers' has more than 50,000 members across the country.
It aims to 'hit' the emergency services with kindness.
As well as safely leaving treats out for police, ambulance and fire crews, it also encourages people to smile and wave at emergency workers, and let to let them jump the queue if they are seen buying food on shift.
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Sharing the news on their social media pages, police in Stockport wrote: "Yesterday a lovely young girl called Freya came to Cheadle Heath Police Station with her mum carrying a large amount of chocolates, buns and cakes to give to officers.
"There is a Facebook group called 'wittheambulance gamers' and their aim is to leave treats on service vehicle windscreens as a thank you for all they do. They are leaving them on the windscreens of ambulances, fire engines and police vehicles.
"Freya wanted to leave them on our police car windscreens but when she came to the police station she realised that all the vehicles are parked behind barriers so she couldn’t get access to them.
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"Instead, she came into the front desk to hand them over.
"Thank you so much Freya, you truly made the Police of Stockport smile".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Premier League to hold emergency meeting amid coronavirus outbreak

The Premier League have announced they will hold an emergency meeting on Friday morning regarding future fixtures amid the coronavirus outbreak .
The announcement came in the wake of the news that Arsenal manager , and former Manchester City coach , Mikel Arteta , has tested positive for COVID-19 and gone into quarantine .
Saturday 's scheduled fixture between the Gunners and Brighton has since been postponed and it has thrown the rest of the weekend 's matches into doubt .
The Premier League had originally reassured fans on Thursday night that all of the weekend 's games were to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to watch the games in the stadium .
But less than an hour later they were forced to issue a new statement after it was announced that Arteta had the virus and it was then confirmed that young Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has also tested positive .
The meeting is expected to take place at 10:30am and could see City 's match against Burnley and Manchester United 's trip to Tottenham Hotspur postponed , if the Premier League follows the rest of Europe in suspending the league .
The Premier League 's brief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal ’ s announcement tonight confirming that their first-team coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19 , the Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting on Friday morning regarding future fixtures .
`` The Premier League will make no further comment until after that meeting . ''
A ban on pre-match handshakes was introduced ahead of last weekend ’ s fixtures but the number of cases in the UK has risen significantly since , with 596 confirmed cases as of Thursday and 10 deaths .
A City first team player is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a family member fell ill and was taken to hospital .
The player has been asked to self-isolate as a result until it is known whether his relative is suffering from Covid-19 .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced in a press conference on Thursday and the UK had shifted from the 'containing ' phase to the 'delay ' phase but that there was , for the time being , no medical need to cancel public events in the country .
He said : `` On the issue for instance of mass gatherings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is very important that we 're guided by the science . ''

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The Premier League have announced they will hold an emergency meeting on Friday morning regarding future fixtures amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The announcement came in the wake of the news that Arsenal manager, and former Manchester City coach, Mikel Arteta, has tested positive for COVID-19 and gone into quarantine.
Saturday's scheduled fixture between the Gunners and Brighton has since been postponed and it has thrown the rest of the weekend's matches into doubt.
The Premier League had originally reassured fans on Thursday night that all of the weekend's games were to go ahead as planned with fans allowed to watch the games in the stadium.
But less than an hour later they were forced to issue a new statement after it was announced that Arteta had the virus and it was then confirmed that young Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has also tested positive.
The meeting is expected to take place at 10:30am and could see City's match against Burnley and Manchester United's trip to Tottenham Hotspur postponed, if the Premier League follows the rest of Europe in suspending the league.
The Premier League's brief statement read: "In light of Arsenal’s announcement tonight confirming that their first-team coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19, the Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting on Friday morning regarding future fixtures.
"The Premier League will make no further comment until after that meeting."
A ban on pre-match handshakes was introduced ahead of last weekend’s fixtures but the number of cases in the UK has risen significantly since, with 596 confirmed cases as of Thursday and 10 deaths.
A City first team player is at the centre of a coronavirus scare after a family member fell ill and was taken to hospital. The player has been asked to self-isolate as a result until it is known whether his relative is suffering from Covid-19.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced in a press conference on Thursday and the UK had shifted from the 'containing' phase to the 'delay' phase but that there was, for the time being, no medical need to cancel public events in the country.
He said: "On the issue for instance of mass gatherings, sporting events and so on, it is very important that we're guided by the science."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--The Manchester United moment that might have made bizarre game key for the future

When Odion Ighalo used to dream of scoring wonder goals for Manchester United they were n't in an almost deserted stadium , recognised with a round of polite but frustrated applause from the 100 or so fans inside the ground .
The look of wonderment on the face of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer showed that this goal deserved a much wider audience .
Ighalo once again sunk to his knees after his fourth goal for United , paying respects to his late sister , but had this strike come at a full Old Trafford it might well have taken the roof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the edge of the area was merely an appetiser for the left-footed rocket that he unleashed on the half-volley , his effort thundering in off the crossbar .
With every goal he scores Ighalo is moving away from the panic buy mockery that greeted his deadline day arrival .
At the moment he 's a cult hero to United fans , but he 's also becoming an effective weapon up front .
He 's scored the scrappy goals that Solskjaer demanded and now he 's scoring stunners as well .
He might be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the answer to United 's striking problems .
A desperate move for a striker could end up launching a much longer Old Trafford career .
Ighalo will be making the most of every opportunity he gets to impress .
His loan deal was until the end of the season , but the question now is just when will the season end .
His parent club expected him to be with United until the end of May , at the latest , but the coronavirus pandemic could force the campaign into extra-time .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Europa League will be placed on hold next week and the Premier League will surely follow suit at some point .
That could spell the end for Ighalo 's loan spell if Shanghai Shenhua want him back , but there is a way for United to sidestep any such issue .
Sign him permanently .
That would have seemed an absurd suggestion on January 31 but four goals in eight games and a goal in every game he 's started is an impressive record .
Even when he comes off the bench @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His hold-up play has also been excellent , a facet of the game United have struggled with this season .
A deal for Ighalo would allow Uniited to focus on other areas of the squad this summer , notably out wide and in midfield .
He 's making a case that is hard to resist at the moment .
His presence would also allow Mason Greenwood the game time to flourish , without another big name striker blocking his path .
Ighalo looks happy to be someone who plays his part , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
If that does happen then this bizarre game , played in a deserted Linzer Stadium , with the chants of United fans echoing from outside the ground , will have been crucial .
It made a pointless trip worthwhile .
It was certainly one of the more surreal 72 hours for club and fans .
It began with Tuesday morning ’ s speculation that the game would be moved behind closed doors , which was confirmed in the early afternoon .
Many of the 900 fans already booked to come to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headed for livelier cities nearby in Salzburg and Prague , but many stayed in the sleepy Austrian student town .
Some made the short journey from the centre to the stadium before kick-off on Thursday , only to be met by dozens of police officers ready to keep any unwanted guests out .
But United 's fans are experienced European travellers , many of them rarely miss a trip , and as the teams emerged to a near empty stadium the strains of U-N-I-T-E-D could be heard from outside the stadium .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were going to back their team no matter what , and to their credit the police were happy for them to stay .
On the day of the game there was more speculation that UEFA would announce an immediate suspension to the Champions League and Europa League .
So strong were the rumours that a group of United fans in Linz ’ s main square were bemoaning the fact they wouldn ’ t even see the game on TV now .
In the end the speculation proved to be just that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next Tuesday , by when the decision may well be already made for them .
It is almost impossible now to see how this competition can continue in the short-term .
The developments are coming so quickly that every passing hour brings something new , from Juventus defender Daniele Rugani testing positive , to Real Madrid being placed in quarantine .
Already two of the eight Europa League last-16 first leg ties had been postponed , while four of the remaining six were played behind closed doors .
Perhaps it would have made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game seemed like a waste of time .
The second leg , due to be played at Old Trafford next Thursday , has to be in serious doubt .
Can Tuesday ’ s summit of key stakeholders in European football bring anything other than a halt to these competitions ?
It ’ s a case of if , rather than when the second leg is played at the moment .
That may make this fixture in Linz one of the most futile in United ’ s history , but it may have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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When Odion Ighalo used to dream of scoring wonder goals for Manchester United they weren't in an almost deserted stadium, recognised with a round of polite but frustrated applause from the 100 or so fans inside the ground.
The look of wonderment on the face of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer showed that this goal deserved a much wider audience. Ighalo once again sunk to his knees after his fourth goal for United, paying respects to his late sister, but had this strike come at a full Old Trafford it might well have taken the roof off.
His impromptu ball juggling on the edge of the area was merely an appetiser for the left-footed rocket that he unleashed on the half-volley, his effort thundering in off the crossbar. With every goal he scores Ighalo is moving away from the panic buy mockery that greeted his deadline day arrival. At the moment he's a cult hero to United fans, but he's also becoming an effective weapon up front.
He's scored the scrappy goals that Solskjaer demanded and now he's scoring stunners as well. He might be 30, but Ighalo could well be the answer to United's striking problems. A desperate move for a striker could end up launching a much longer Old Trafford career.
Ighalo will be making the most of every opportunity he gets to impress. His loan deal was until the end of the season, but the question now is just when will the season end. His parent club expected him to be with United until the end of May, at the latest, but the coronavirus pandemic could force the campaign into extra-time. What happens then?
It seems likely that the Europa League will be placed on hold next week and the Premier League will surely follow suit at some point. That could spell the end for Ighalo's loan spell if Shanghai Shenhua want him back, but there is a way for United to sidestep any such issue. Sign him permanently.
That would have seemed an absurd suggestion on January 31 but four goals in eight games and a goal in every game he's started is an impressive record. Even when he comes off the bench Ighalo usually manages to find a chance. His hold-up play has also been excellent, a facet of the game United have struggled with this season.
A deal for Ighalo would allow Uniited to focus on other areas of the squad this summer, notably out wide and in midfield. He's making a case that is hard to resist at the moment. His presence would also allow Mason Greenwood the game time to flourish, without another big name striker blocking his path. Ighalo looks happy to be someone who plays his part, rather than demanding a key role every week.
If that does happen then this bizarre game, played in a deserted Linzer Stadium, with the chants of United fans echoing from outside the ground, will have been crucial. It made a pointless trip worthwhile.
It was certainly one of the more surreal 72 hours for club and fans. It began with Tuesday morning’s speculation that the game would be moved behind closed doors, which was confirmed in the early afternoon.
Many of the 900 fans already booked to come to Linz decided to travel anyway, some headed for livelier cities nearby in Salzburg and Prague, but many stayed in the sleepy Austrian student town. Some made the short journey from the centre to the stadium before kick-off on Thursday, only to be met by dozens of police officers ready to keep any unwanted guests out.
But United's fans are experienced European travellers, many of them rarely miss a trip, and as the teams emerged to a near empty stadium the strains of U-N-I-T-E-D could be heard from outside the stadium. They might not be allowed in, but they were going to back their team no matter what, and to their credit the police were happy for them to stay.
On the day of the game there was more speculation that UEFA would announce an immediate suspension to the Champions League and Europa League. So strong were the rumours that a group of United fans in Linz’s main square were bemoaning the fact they wouldn’t even see the game on TV now.
In the end the speculation proved to be just that, with UEFA instead announcing an emergency meeting next Tuesday, by when the decision may well be already made for them.
It is almost impossible now to see how this competition can continue in the short-term. The developments are coming so quickly that every passing hour brings something new, from Juventus defender Daniele Rugani testing positive, to Real Madrid being placed in quarantine.
Already two of the eight Europa League last-16 first leg ties had been postponed, while four of the remaining six were played behind closed doors. Perhaps it would have made sense to cancel the lot. This game seemed like a waste of time.
The second leg, due to be played at Old Trafford next Thursday, has to be in serious doubt. Can Tuesday’s summit of key stakeholders in European football bring anything other than a halt to these competitions? It’s a case of if, rather than when the second leg is played at the moment.
That may make this fixture in Linz one of the most futile in United’s history, but it may have been one of the most important for Ighalo.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Mass gatherings in Britain could be stopped from next week in fight against coronavirus

Plans are under way to ban mass gatherings from next week as the Government looks to implement more extreme measures in the fight against Covid-19 .
Boris Johnson had faced criticism for not introducing such measures , despite similar steps being taken by other European countries as the pandemic worsens .
Emergency legislation bringing in beefed-up powers will be published next week and there could also be a move towards more people working from home , a Whitehall source said .
The announcement comes as the UK deals with a rising number of cases of the virus and a death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the World Health Organisation said Europe has now become the epicentre of the pandemic and Donald Trump indicated he might add the UK to a list of countries facing a US travel ban .
Scores of major sporting and cultural events have already been suspended , despite the Government not announcing a ban on mass events in its latest guidance on Thursday .
A Whitehall source said : `` Ministers are working with the chief scientific adviser and chief medical officer on our plan to stop various types of public event , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are also talking to businesses and other bodies about the timing of moving towards much more widespread working from home .
`` There are many complex considerations to make all these measures as effective as possible .
`` We will make the right decisions at the right time based on the best scientific evidence .
`` We have drafted emergency legislation to give the government the powers it needs to deal with coronavirus , including powers to stop mass gatherings and compensate organisations .
`` We will publish this legislation next @ @ @

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Plans are under way to ban mass gatherings from next week as the Government looks to implement more extreme measures in the fight against Covid-19.
Boris Johnson had faced criticism for not introducing such measures, despite similar steps being taken by other European countries as the pandemic worsens.
Emergency legislation bringing in beefed-up powers will be published next week and there could also be a move towards more people working from home, a Whitehall source said.
The announcement comes as the UK deals with a rising number of cases of the virus and a death toll of 11.
Earlier on Friday the World Health Organisation said Europe has now become the epicentre of the pandemic and Donald Trump indicated he might add the UK to a list of countries facing a US travel ban.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Scores of major sporting and cultural events have already been suspended, despite the Government not announcing a ban on mass events in its latest guidance on Thursday.
A Whitehall source said: "Ministers are working with the chief scientific adviser and chief medical officer on our plan to stop various types of public event, including mass gatherings, beginning next week.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"We are also talking to businesses and other bodies about the timing of moving towards much more widespread working from home.
"There are many complex considerations to make all these measures as effective as possible.
"We will make the right decisions at the right time based on the best scientific evidence.
"We have drafted emergency legislation to give the government the powers it needs to deal with coronavirus, including powers to stop mass gatherings and compensate organisations.
"We will publish this legislation next week."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Dr Ali Neeson just broke the law as he left Coronation Street

Dr Ali Neeson has had a rocky two years on the Coronation Street cobbles - and his exit could have landed him in serious trouble .
The GP , played by James Burrows , said an emotional goodbye to his brother Ryan Connor , his ex Maria Connor and his friend Toyah Battersby as he went to start a new life .
After saying goodbye to the people he cares about the most , he climbed into his car and drove off .
Unfortunately Ali spotted his enemy Gary Windass with accomplice Sharon - and he pulled out his mobile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to take a photo of them to finally expose Gary 's shenanigans as a devious loan shark .
Ali should know that it 's illegal to hold a phone or sat nav while driving , and the law still applies if you 're stationary with the engine turned on .
You can get six penalty points and a £200 fine if you use a hand-held phone when driving and lose your licence if you passed your driving test in the last two years .
At the last minute Ali changed his mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put the phone away before driving off .
`` That was really sad !
!
!
bye Ali you 've been fab , '' said one emotional fan on Twitter .
`` Tell me why I am literally crying at Ali leaving I ca n't cope , '' said another .
James joined the soap in 2018 as the son of Michelle Connor , played by Kym Marsh , who also recently left the street .
The character has been gunning for Gary as he continued his relationship with Ali 's former love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ danger when he suddenly collapsed after taking an overdose of diazepam planted by debt collector Sharon who was asked by Gary to teach his teach love rival Ali a lesson .
After the Coronation Street doctor ended up in hospital he protested that he was no longer addicted to painkillers and realised it was all Gary 's doing .
Last year his addiction put Maria 's son Liam in danger , and ended their relationship , when he fell asleep on her sofa leaving a pizza cooking in the oven .
When the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played by James , at first he did n't want anything to do with his biological mum after she had handed him back to the couple who had raised him as part of a baby swap storyline .
Things got complicated when he had a brief fling with Michelle 's best friend Carla Connor , and even more when the son had Michelle raised as her own , Ryan , returned from Ibiza .
Thankfully Ali , Ryan Michelle grew close as a family unit , and that bond was displayed when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corrie scenes after he terrorised the Connors over the death of his son Cormac .
As Ronan fought for his life following a dramatic car crash involving the Connors , Ali ensured Ronan was no longer a threat to his family by removing a metal fence post impaled through his stomach , fully aware that it was keeping him alive .
It was this journey to the dark side that saw Ali become addicted to painkillers .

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Dr Ali Neeson has had a rocky two years on the Coronation Street cobbles - and his exit could have landed him in serious trouble.
The GP, played by James Burrows, said an emotional goodbye to his brother Ryan Connor, his ex Maria Connor and his friend Toyah Battersby as he went to start a new life.
After saying goodbye to the people he cares about the most, he climbed into his car and drove off.
Unfortunately Ali spotted his enemy Gary Windass with accomplice Sharon - and he pulled out his mobile phone while driving as though he was going to take a photo of them to finally expose Gary's shenanigans as a devious loan shark.
(Image: ITV)
Ali should know that it's illegal to hold a phone or sat nav while driving, and the law still applies if you're stationary with the engine turned on.
You can get six penalty points and a £200 fine if you use a hand-held phone when driving and lose your licence if you passed your driving test in the last two years.
At the last minute Ali changed his mind about a final bid for revenge and put the phone away before driving off.
(Image: ITV)
"That was really sad!!! bye Ali you've been fab," said one emotional fan on Twitter.
"Tell me why I am literally crying at Ali leaving I can't cope," said another.
James joined the soap in 2018 as the son of Michelle Connor, played by Kym Marsh, who also recently left the street.
The character has been gunning for Gary as he continued his relationship with Ali's former love Maria.
Ali's life was in danger when he suddenly collapsed after taking an overdose of diazepam planted by debt collector Sharon who was asked by Gary to teach his teach love rival Ali a lesson.
After the Coronation Street doctor ended up in hospital he protested that he was no longer addicted to painkillers and realised it was all Gary's doing.
Last year his addiction put Maria's son Liam in danger, and ended their relationship, when he fell asleep on her sofa leaving a pizza cooking in the oven.
When the character returned to the street in 2018 played by James, at first he didn't want anything to do with his biological mum after she had handed him back to the couple who had raised him as part of a baby swap storyline.
Things got complicated when he had a brief fling with Michelle's best friend Carla Connor, and even more when the son had Michelle raised as her own, Ryan, returned from Ibiza.
Thankfully Ali, Ryan Michelle grew close as a family unit, and that bond was displayed when he murdered drugs lord Ronan Truman in bloody Corrie scenes after he terrorised the Connors over the death of his son Cormac.
As Ronan fought for his life following a dramatic car crash involving the Connors, Ali ensured Ronan was no longer a threat to his family by removing a metal fence post impaled through his stomach, fully aware that it was keeping him alive.
It was this journey to the dark side that saw Ali become addicted to painkillers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Coronation Street fans in tears over emotional goodbye to a major character

Corrie fans were in tears over a sad goodbye to one of the street 's most-loved characters .
Viewers have been reeling from the news that the legendary Ken Barlow was planning to move away from Weatherfield to Still Waters retirement complex .
They were distraught to realise that not only is Ken going , he 's leaving behind his adorable little pooch Eccles .
In moving scenes Ken , played by William Roache , had a quiet moment to say goodbye to the Border Terrier while reflecting on their time together .
`` You bit me once remember ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ head .
`` When we first met you gave me a little nip .
`` I always think the best friendship have to be earned .
`` I had to prove to you that you could trust me and I would n't judge you when you ran away from a squirrel , or snored at the foot of the bed . ''
Ken continued : `` Maybe I could smuggle you in in my suitcase .
`` All you ever wanted was my companionship and maybe a bit of bacon .
`` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , no , no this is au revoir , until we meet again . ''
Soap watchers took to Twitter to say they were in tears at the exchange and could n't believe Ken is leaving Eccles behind with his family and friends .
`` Aww how can he leave Eccles ? ''
asked another .
`` Oh Ken !
!
! ''
gasped another with a crying-faced emoji .
`` Oh God .
This is making my cry , '' tweeted another .
`` It ’ s too much , '' wept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not crying at Ken and Eccles , you are , '' said another .
There was a moment of panic when daughter Tracy returned home to find Ken with his eyes shut and Eccles on his lap .
`` I thought you 'd pegged it , '' she told him .
`` Not yet , '' he chuckled , before saying going to 1 Coronation Street clutching his late wife Deirdre 's peanut bowls .
Ken , who is making a new start with girlfriend Claudia Colby , ca n't take Eccles because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home .
Eccles has been Ken 's faithful companion for 14 years on Corrie .
The dog has been through thick and thin with the Weatherfield patriarch since he was introduced to the family by Ken 's mother-in-law Blanche Hunt .
Eccles was originally named Lady Freckles but her name was swiftly changed to Eccles as granddaughter Amy could n't pronounce the name .
Ken is regularly seen taking Eccles for walks , and this landed him in hot water when , along the towpath of Weatherfield Canal in 2009 , Eccles jumped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was rescued by Martha Fraser .
Ken ended up having an affair with the actress who lived on a barge and he used his walks with Eccles as an excuse to get out of the house to meet Martha behind Deirdre 's back .
On the brink of leaving for a new life with Martha , Ken decided to end the relationship and stayed with Deirdre .
When Blanche passed away in May 2010 , she left Eccles to Ken in her will .
The beloved pet recovered from being hit by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poor Eccles again had a brush with death when she was poisoned with slug repellent hidden in some sausages planted by teenage thug Tyler Jefferies .
She was discovered in the yard by Toyah Battersby and her life was saved .
Ken and Claudia are moving into a luxurious development , based in wider Weatherfield , complete with a cocktail bar , book club and fencing lessons .
Ken will be joining old friends Norris and Freda , who are already settling in to life at Still Waters .
Former womaniser Ken has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being pushed down the stairs by his son Daniel .
Ken 's decision to leave Coronation Street marked the historical 10,000th episode of the world ’ s longest running soap .
The character was in the very first episode in 1960 and William is officially the longest-serving actor in a TV soap opera .

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Corrie fans were in tears over a sad goodbye to one of the street's most-loved characters.
Viewers have been reeling from the news that the legendary Ken Barlow was planning to move away from Weatherfield to Still Waters retirement complex.
They were distraught to realise that not only is Ken going, he's leaving behind his adorable little pooch Eccles.
In moving scenes Ken, played by William Roache, had a quiet moment to say goodbye to the Border Terrier while reflecting on their time together.
(Image: ITV/Coronation Street)
"You bit me once remember?" he said, stroking Eccles' head.
"When we first met you gave me a little nip.
"I always think the best friendship have to be earned.
"I had to prove to you that you could trust me and I wouldn't judge you when you ran away from a squirrel, or snored at the foot of the bed."
Ken continued: "Maybe I could smuggle you in in my suitcase.
"All you ever wanted was my companionship and maybe a bit of bacon.
"This is not goodbye old girl, no, no, no this is au revoir, until we meet again."
Soap watchers took to Twitter to say they were in tears at the exchange and couldn't believe Ken is leaving Eccles behind with his family and friends.
"Poor Eccles," said one.
(Image: ITV/Coronation Street)
"Aww how can he leave Eccles?" asked another.
"Oh Ken!!!" gasped another with a crying-faced emoji.
"Oh God. This is making my cry," tweeted another.
"It’s too much," wept another fan.
"I’m not crying at Ken and Eccles, you are," said another .
(Image: ITV)
There was a moment of panic when daughter Tracy returned home to find Ken with his eyes shut and Eccles on his lap.
"I thought you'd pegged it," she told him.
"Not yet," he chuckled, before saying going to 1 Coronation Street clutching his late wife Deirdre's peanut bowls.
Ken, who is making a new start with girlfriend Claudia Colby, can't take Eccles because pets aren't allowed in the retirement home.
(Image: ITV)
Eccles has been Ken's faithful companion for 14 years on Corrie.
The dog has been through thick and thin with the Weatherfield patriarch since he was introduced to the family by Ken's mother-in-law Blanche Hunt.
Eccles was originally named Lady Freckles but her name was swiftly changed to Eccles as granddaughter Amy couldn't pronounce the name.
Ken is regularly seen taking Eccles for walks, and this landed him in hot water when, along the towpath of Weatherfield Canal in 2009, Eccles jumped into the canal when chasing ducks and was rescued by Martha Fraser.
(Image: PA)
Ken ended up having an affair with the actress who lived on a barge and he used his walks with Eccles as an excuse to get out of the house to meet Martha behind Deirdre's back.
On the brink of leaving for a new life with Martha, Ken decided to end the relationship and stayed with Deirdre.
When Blanche passed away in May 2010, she left Eccles to Ken in her will.
The beloved pet recovered from being hit by a car in 2014 and four years later poor Eccles again had a brush with death when she was poisoned with slug repellent hidden in some sausages planted by teenage thug Tyler Jefferies.
She was discovered in the yard by Toyah Battersby and her life was saved.
Ken and Claudia are moving into a luxurious development, based in wider Weatherfield, complete with a cocktail bar, book club and fencing lessons.
Ken will be joining old friends Norris and Freda, who are already settling in to life at Still Waters.
Former womaniser Ken has previously survived a stroke, pneumonia and being pushed down the stairs by his son Daniel.
Ken's decision to leave Coronation Street marked the historical 10,000th episode of the world’s longest running soap.
The character was in the very first episode in 1960 and William is officially the longest-serving actor in a TV soap opera.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Supermodel Heidi Klum says she hasn't been able to get coronavirus test, despite presenting some sym

Supermodel Heidi Klum says she hasn't been able to get coronavirus test, despite presenting some symptoms

Supermodel Heidi Klum has revealed she has been unable to get a coronavirus test , despite being ill and presenting some of the symptoms .
Klum has been absent from her judge 's chair on America 's Got Talent and said in an Instagram video she experienced `` a chill '' and started `` feeling feverish '' .
The 46-year-old German also said she had a cough and runny nose .
`` I 'm just not feeling good , '' Klum said in a video posted from her bed .
`` So , that 's why I 've stayed home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Klum , a mother-of-four , said she hopes it is just a cold , but wants to rule out anything more serious .
`` I would love to do the corona test , but there just is n't one here , '' she said .
`` I tried with two different doctors , and I just ca n't get one . ''
Klum encouraged her followers to `` stay home if you do n't feel good '' .
Klum is an America 's Got Talent judge alongside Simon Cowell , Howie Mandel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eric Stonestreet has been filling her chair while she is away .
Klum 's illness comes as President Donald Trump declared the Covid-19 pandemic a national emergency in the US .
He delivered a press conference from the White House 's Rose Garden .
He said the emergency would open up 50 billion US dollars ( £40.7 billion ) for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak .

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Supermodel Heidi Klum has revealed she has been unable to get a coronavirus test, despite being ill and presenting some of the symptoms.
Klum has been absent from her judge's chair on America's Got Talent and said in an Instagram video she experienced "a chill" and started "feeling feverish".
The 46-year-old German also said she had a cough and runny nose.
"I'm just not feeling good," Klum said in a video posted from her bed.
"So, that's why I've stayed home to not infect any other people."
Klum, a mother-of-four, said she hopes it is just a cold, but wants to rule out anything more serious.
(Image: Getty Images)
"I would love to do the corona test, but there just isn't one here," she said. "I tried with two different doctors, and I just can't get one."
Klum encouraged her followers to "stay home if you don't feel good".
(Image: Getty Images)
Klum is an America's Got Talent judge alongside Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara.
Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet has been filling her chair while she is away.
Klum's illness comes as President Donald Trump declared the Covid-19 pandemic a national emergency in the US.
He delivered a press conference from the White House's Rose Garden.
He said the emergency would open up 50 billion US dollars (£40.7 billion) for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Gary Lineker warns of 'unprecedented times' while hosting Sport Relief 2020 amid coronavirus pandemi

Gary Lineker warns of 'unprecedented times' while hosting Sport Relief 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic

Host Gary Lineker warned of `` unprecedented times '' as he kicked off Sport Relief 2020 with a solemn address amid the Covid-19 pandemic .
The BBC defied the health crisis engulfing the country and held the biennial charity event in front of a live studio audience in Salford .
It said it would do `` everything possible to keep people safe '' in light of the coronavirus outbreak .
The evening began with a subdued entrance from hosts Lineker , former women 's footballer Alex Scott and actor Paddy McGuinness .
Match Of The Day presenter Lineker said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unprecedented times '' , adding `` never have the vulnerable '' been more at risk .
He also promised `` a chunk '' of the money raised from Sport Relief will go towards those affected by the pandemic .
Proceedings became more upbeat when popstar Rita Ora took to the stage to perform her hit How To Be Lonely .
She had been set to be followed by an intergenerational choir from Wales , with elderly singers teaming up with schoolchildren .
However , it was decided the older performers would stay in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Instead , the youngsters performed on their own , delivering a poignant cover of You 've Got A Friend In Me from the Toy Story films .
McGuinness then paid tribute to the late Love Island presenter Caroline Flack , who took her own life last month .
Flack , 40 , had worked with both Sport Relief and Comic Relief .
Top Gear host McGuinness said : `` She will be greatly missed by us all .
`` We send all of our love to her family '' .
Sport Relief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoof , with the cast from the BBC drama joined by comedian Lee Mack .
And acclaimed drama Killing Eve will also be parodied , with a host of famous Steves falling victim to a blonde assassin .

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Host Gary Lineker warned of "unprecedented times" as he kicked off Sport Relief 2020 with a solemn address amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The BBC defied the health crisis engulfing the country and held the biennial charity event in front of a live studio audience in Salford.
It said it would do "everything possible to keep people safe" in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
The evening began with a subdued entrance from hosts Lineker, former women's footballer Alex Scott and actor Paddy McGuinness.
(Image: BBC)
Match Of The Day presenter Lineker said the country is living through "extraordinarily and unprecedented times", adding "never have the vulnerable" been more at risk.
He also promised "a chunk" of the money raised from Sport Relief will go towards those affected by the pandemic.
Proceedings became more upbeat when popstar Rita Ora took to the stage to perform her hit How To Be Lonely.
She had been set to be followed by an intergenerational choir from Wales, with elderly singers teaming up with schoolchildren.
However, it was decided the older performers would stay in Wales as a precaution against the coronavirus.
Instead, the youngsters performed on their own, delivering a poignant cover of You've Got A Friend In Me from the Toy Story films.
McGuinness then paid tribute to the late Love Island presenter Caroline Flack, who took her own life last month.
Flack, 40, had worked with both Sport Relief and Comic Relief.
Top Gear host McGuinness said: "She will be greatly missed by us all.
"We send all of our love to her family".
Sport Relief 2020 will include a Line Of Duty spoof, with the cast from the BBC drama joined by comedian Lee Mack.
And acclaimed drama Killing Eve will also be parodied, with a host of famous Steves falling victim to a blonde assassin.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Man City news and transfers RECAP Premier League and FA Cup fixtures suspended due to coronavirus

The Premier League have announced that all upcoming fixtures have been postponed , and the league suspended until April 3rd @ @ @ @ @ the spread of coronavirus .
The COVID-19 disease has hit the football world over the @ @ @ @ @ with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi both testing positive and self-isolating @ @ @ @ @ Man City players are also self-isolating and UEFA have announced that next week 's Champions @ @ @ @ @ have been postponed due to the spread of the illness .
Manchester City 's midweek @ @ @ @ @ first in the Premier League to be called off amid coronavirus fears and the Gunners @ @ @ @ @ followed suit after the news about Arteta emerged .
That prompted Premier League officials to @ @ @ @ @ Friday morning to decide the best way forward .
And , as expected , they @ @ @ @ @ matches effect immediately , meaning the next two weekends of fixtures will not go ahead @ @ @ @ @ latest City updates amid the coronavirus outbreak .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Joe Bray, Daniel Murphy)

The Premier League have announced that all upcoming fixtures have been postponed, and the league suspended until April 3rd, due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.
The COVID-19 disease has hit the football world over the past week or two, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi both testing positive and self-isolating. Everton, Leicester and Man City players are also self-isolating and UEFA have announced that next week's Champions League and Europa League games have been postponed due to the spread of the illness.
Manchester City's midweek game against Arsenal was the first in the Premier League to be called off amid coronavirus fears and the Gunners' weekend fixture with Brighton followed suit after the news about Arteta emerged.
That prompted Premier League officials to hold an emergency meeting on Friday morning to decide the best way forward. And, as expected, they announced a mass postponement of matches effect immediately, meaning the next two weekends of fixtures will not go ahead.
Look back over the latest City updates amid the coronavirus outbreak.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP Fred latest and Man Utd fixture news following coronaviru

Manchester United news and transfers RECAP Fred latest and Man Utd fixture news following coronavirus

Manchester United 's fixtures have been suspended until April 3rd due to the coronavirus outbreak .
A number of clubs @ @ @ @ @ been directly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak , with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ for the disease .
Players from Man City , Everton , Leicester and Bournemouth are @ @ @ @ @ spread .
UEFA have also announced that next week 's fixtures in the Europa League @ @ @ @ @ take place and have been suspended as the continent comes to terms with coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ FA , Premier League and EFL confirmed the suspensions .
United 's game against Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ leg in the Europa League versus LASK and the FA Cup tie away at Norwich @ @ @ @ @ .
United beat LASK 5-0 in Austria on Thursday night behind closed doors .
Look @ @ @ @ @ , rumours and updates throughout the day .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Dominic Booth, Richard Fay, Joe Bray)

Manchester United's fixtures have been suspended until April 3rd due to the coronavirus outbreak.
A number of clubs and players around football have been directly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi testing positive for the disease. Players from Man City, Everton, Leicester and Bournemouth are self isolating to limit the spread.
UEFA have also announced that next week's fixtures in the Europa League and Champions League will not take place and have been suspended as the continent comes to terms with coronavirus.
A joint statement from the FA, Premier League and EFL confirmed the suspensions. United's game against Tottenham on Sunday, their second leg in the Europa League versus LASK and the FA Cup tie away at Norwich City have all been affected.
United beat LASK 5-0 in Austria on Thursday night behind closed doors.
Look back over latest United news, rumours and updates throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Donald Trump declares 'US national emergency' over coronavirus - and considers UK ban

Donald Trump has declared the coronavirus outbreak a national emergency as he considered imposing a ban on UK visitors to the US .
The US president said 50 billion dollars would be opened up for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak on Friday .
Speaking from the Rose Garden at the White House , Mr Trump said : `` I am officially declaring a national emergency .
`` We will defeat this threat .
When America is tested America rises to the occasion . ''
Mr Trump announced earlier in the week that he would be imposing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , excluding the UK .
But during Friday 's speech , he said the UK could be added to the list due to the country 's rising number of cases .
He said : `` We are looking at it based on the new numbers that are coming out and we may have to include them in the list of countries that we will , you could say ban or whatever it is , during this period of time , but yeah their numbers have gone up fairly precipitously over the last 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we may be adding a couple of others and we may frankly start thinking about taking some off . ''
A total of 798 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the UK so far .
Of that figure , 11 people have died .
Major sports events including all Premier League Football matches and the London Marathon have been postponed due to concerns about the spread of the virus .
In the US , there have been 1,701 confirmed cases and 40 deaths .
On Friday evening , the Director general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , said that Europe is now “ the epicentre of the pandemic ” .
He issued a stark warning to countries with comparatively low numbers of cases .
Dr Tedros added that more cases of Covid-19 were now being reported every day than were reported in China at the height of its epidemic .
He said : “ Our message to countries continues to be , you must take a comprehensive approach .
Not testing alone , not contact tracing alone , not quarantine alone , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Any countries that looks at the experience of other countries with large epidemics and thinks ‘ that won ’ t happen to us ’ is making a deadly mistake – it can happen to any country .
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Donald Trump has declared the coronavirus outbreak a national emergency as he considered imposing a ban on UK visitors to the US.
The US president said 50 billion dollars would be opened up for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak on Friday.
Speaking from the Rose Garden at the White House, Mr Trump said: "I am officially declaring a national emergency.
"We will defeat this threat. When America is tested America rises to the occasion."
Mr Trump announced earlier in the week that he would be imposing a travel ban on 26 European countries, excluding the UK.
But during Friday's speech, he said the UK could be added to the list due to the country's rising number of cases.
He said: "We are looking at it based on the new numbers that are coming out and we may have to include them in the list of countries that we will, you could say ban or whatever it is, during this period of time, but yeah their numbers have gone up fairly precipitously over the last 24 hours so we may be adding that and we may be adding a couple of others and we may frankly start thinking about taking some off."
(Image: Copyright Unknown)
A total of 798 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the UK so far.
Of that figure, 11 people have died.
Major sports events including all Premier League Football matches and the London Marathon have been postponed due to concerns about the spread of the virus.
In the US, there have been 1,701 confirmed cases and 40 deaths.
On Friday evening, the Director general of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said that Europe is now “the epicentre of the pandemic”.
He issued a stark warning to countries with comparatively low numbers of cases.
Dr Tedros added that more cases of Covid-19 were now being reported every day than were reported in China at the height of its epidemic.
He said: “Our message to countries continues to be, you must take a comprehensive approach. Not testing alone, not contact tracing alone, not quarantine alone, not social distancing alone – do it all.
“Any countries that looks at the experience of other countries with large epidemics and thinks ‘that won’t happen to us’ is making a deadly mistake – it can happen to any country.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--Appeal to find missing pensioner who boarded train to Manchester Airport

Police in Cumbria are appealing for help to find a missing pensioner who was last seen boarding a train to Manchester Airport .
John Lindsay , who is 78 , was reported missing earlier today ( Friday ) .
The 78-year-old from Barrow is said to have boarded a train at Barrow train station at 11.46am .
The train was heading to Manchester Airport .
Officers say they are becoming increasingly concerned for Mr Lindsay 's welfare .
Family and friends have also shared appeals on social media .
The pensioner is described as white , around 5ft 10ins tall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair .
He was last seen wearing a brown leather jacket , pale blue trousers and a denim shirt .
He had two hats with him - one a large brimmed hat ; the other described as being a furry hat .
Mr Lindsay also had with him a black case on wheels which had an aqua-coloured small plastic bag tied around the handle .
Cumbria Police said : `` Anyone who has seen John or know where he might be is asked to call police on 101 .
`` If John sees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call the same number . ''

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Police in Cumbria are appealing for help to find a missing pensioner who was last seen boarding a train to Manchester Airport.
John Lindsay, who is 78, was reported missing earlier today (Friday).
The 78-year-old from Barrow is said to have boarded a train at Barrow train station at 11.46am.
The train was heading to Manchester Airport.
Officers say they are becoming increasingly concerned for Mr Lindsay's welfare.
Family and friends have also shared appeals on social media.
The pensioner is described as white, around 5ft 10ins tall, of stocky build with short grey hair.
He was last seen wearing a brown leather jacket, pale blue trousers and a denim shirt.
He had two hats with him - one a large brimmed hat; the other described as being a furry hat.
Mr Lindsay also had with him a black case on wheels which had an aqua-coloured small plastic bag tied around the handle.
Cumbria Police said: "Anyone who has seen John or know where he might be is asked to call police on 101.
"If John sees this appeal himself he is asked to call the same number."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-13--British mum who died after contracting coronavirus in Bali has been named

A British mum who died after contracting coronavirus in Bali has been named .
Kimberley Finlayson , 52 , from Hertfordshire , died in the early hours of Wednesday , the Mirror reports .
The mum-of-four was the founder of a dentistry publishing and communications company , FMC .
She is the first British coronavirus victim to be named .
Her grieving husband Ken , who was on holiday with her , tested negative for Covid-19 .
He has been quarantined at the Sanglah hospital as a precaution since March 8 .
He will be allowed to leave after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were not with them in Bali .
Mrs Finlayson fell ill within days of arriving in the country and was in a serious condition when she was admitted to hospital .
Health authorities in Bali said the British woman had contracted coronavirus outside the country .
They said she was Indonesia 's 25th Covid-19 patient .
The Finlaysons had stayed at the five-star Capella Ubud hotel between February 29 and March 3 , the day Mrs Finlayson was treated at a private hospital for a fever , Tribun-Bali reported .
She was moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within 48 hours .
The Capella Ubud hotel has moved its guests to other hotels and stopped taking new arrivals .
A deep clean has taken place and staff have been tested for coronavirus and told to self-isolate at home .
No other guests or staff have been diagnosed with Covid-19 , it is understood .
Indonesian health officials were trying to track down people who had contact with Mrs Finlayson .
Colleagues at FMC , which employs 45 people , were devastated after being told of Mrs Finlayson 's death .
Jason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the firm , told Mirror Online : `` It ’ s been such a shock .
She was a big part of the company . ''
In a statement , a spokesperson for FMC said : `` Kimberley Finlayson , one of the co-founders of FMC , has passed away following a short illness .
`` A driving force behind the scenes of the company , Kimberley ’ s career was defined by a commitment to excellence that helped make FMC the UK ’ s biggest independent dental publisher .
`` She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , creativity and determination that will forever be written into the fabric of the business .
`` She leaves behind an organisation committed to honouring her memory . ''
The spokesperson , in a statement published by Dentistry magazine , added : `` Kimberley ’ s career in dental publishing lasted more than 30 years , but the greatest highs undoubtedly came after establishing FMC with Jason Newington , and her husband Ken .
`` Indeed , following that moment , her career was studded with so many highlights that it is difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Foreign Office spokeswoman said : “ We are supporting a British man in hospital in Bali , and are in touch with the Indonesian health authorities and his insurance provider .
”

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A British mum who died after contracting coronavirus in Bali has been named.
Kimberley Finlayson, 52, from Hertfordshire, died in the early hours of Wednesday, the Mirror reports.
She had pre-existing health conditions.
The mum-of-four was the founder of a dentistry publishing and communications company, FMC.
She is the first British coronavirus victim to be named.
Her grieving husband Ken, who was on holiday with her, tested negative for Covid-19.
He has been quarantined at the Sanglah hospital as a precaution since March 8.
He will be allowed to leave after a second negative test.
Their four children were not with them in Bali.
(Image: FMC)
Mrs Finlayson fell ill within days of arriving in the country and was in a serious condition when she was admitted to hospital.
Health authorities in Bali said the British woman had contracted coronavirus outside the country.
They said she was Indonesia's 25th Covid-19 patient.
The Finlaysons had stayed at the five-star Capella Ubud hotel between February 29 and March 3, the day Mrs Finlayson was treated at a private hospital for a fever, Tribun-Bali reported.
She was moved to Sanglah hospital on Monday and died within 48 hours.
The Capella Ubud hotel has moved its guests to other hotels and stopped taking new arrivals.
A deep clean has taken place and staff have been tested for coronavirus and told to self-isolate at home. No other guests or staff have been diagnosed with Covid-19, it is understood.
Indonesian health officials were trying to track down people who had contact with Mrs Finlayson.
Colleagues at FMC, which employs 45 people, were devastated after being told of Mrs Finlayson's death.
(Image: Googlestreetview)
Jason Newington, a co-founder and managing director of the firm, told Mirror Online: "It’s been such a shock. She was a big part of the company."
In a statement, a spokesperson for FMC said: "Kimberley Finlayson, one of the co-founders of FMC, has passed away following a short illness.
"A driving force behind the scenes of the company, Kimberley’s career was defined by a commitment to excellence that helped make FMC the UK’s biggest independent dental publisher.
"She approached the world with an infectious passion, creativity and determination that will forever be written into the fabric of the business.
"She leaves behind an organisation committed to honouring her memory."
The spokesperson, in a statement published by Dentistry magazine, added: "Kimberley’s career in dental publishing lasted more than 30 years, but the greatest highs undoubtedly came after establishing FMC with Jason Newington, and her husband Ken.
"Indeed, following that moment, her career was studded with so many highlights that it is difficult to single out just one."
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: “We are supporting a British man in hospital in Bali, and are in touch with the Indonesian health authorities and his insurance provider.”