themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Trafford axe murder: Witness tells of a 'car being smashed up' and men fighting before horrific atta

Trafford axe murder: Witness tells of a 'car being smashed up' and men fighting before horrific attack leaves man dead

An eye-witness to a murder has spoken of the moment an axe-wielding attacker chased his victim down a residential street .
A murder investigation is underway after a man , 36 , was killed in Moss Lane in Partington last night .
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder .
A resident has spoken of the moment she watched the attack unfold in the street .
The neighbour , who has asked not to be identified , said : `` I was just going to bed when I heard the car being smashed up .
`` When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two men fighting .
There was a lot of shouting .
It was inaudible but repetitive .
`` It looked like one of them had a weapon , though I could n't see what it was .
`` I just saw their arms going like that .
`` When it looked safe to go out some of the people in the flats went out .
It was n't a nice thing to see .
`` Put it this way , it ’ s nothing to do with either of those two houses.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questioning .
A large police cordon is in place on Moss Lane .
In a statement police said : `` Shortly before midnight on Thursday 27 February 2020 , police were called to reports of a disturbance on Moss Lane , Partington .
`` Enquiries have established that the victim – a 36-year-old man - was chased down the street by a man who was wielding an axe and proceeded to attack the victim .
`` Prior to unleashing an attack on the victim , the offender had caused significant damage to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` After reporting the incident to police the offender left the scene .
`` Emergency services attended and the victim was sadly pronounced dead as a result of his injuries .
`` A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder .
He remains in custody for questioning . ''
Det Chief Insp Jonathan Kelly , of GMP ’ s Trafford district , added : “ This a shocking incident in which a man has sadly lost his life .
Our thoughts remain with his family who are being supported by specialist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I would like to reassure the public that this is being treated as an isolated incident , and we have an increased police presence in the Partington area as we piece together the exact circumstances of what happened .
“ Whilst we have a man in custody , our investigation is very much ongoing , and I would urge anyone who has any information at all that may assist our enquiries , no matter how minor you may think it is , to get in touch with police as soon as possible.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact police on 0161 8566777 , quoting incident number 3649 of 28/02/20 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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An eye-witness to a murder has spoken of the moment an axe-wielding attacker chased his victim down a residential street.
A murder investigation is underway after a man, 36, was killed in Moss Lane in Partington last night .
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A resident has spoken of the moment she watched the attack unfold in the street.
The neighbour, who has asked not to be identified, said: "I was just going to bed when I heard the car being smashed up.
"When I looked out the window there were two men fighting. There was a lot of shouting. It was inaudible but repetitive.
"It looked like one of them had a weapon, though I couldn't see what it was.
"I just saw their arms going like that.
"When it looked safe to go out some of the people in the flats went out. It wasn't a nice thing to see.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Put it this way, it’s nothing to do with either of those two houses.”
The suspect remains in police custody for questioning.
A large police cordon is in place on Moss Lane.
In a statement police said: "Shortly before midnight on Thursday 27 February 2020, police were called to reports of a disturbance on Moss Lane, Partington.
"Enquiries have established that the victim – a 36-year-old man - was chased down the street by a man who was wielding an axe and proceeded to attack the victim.
"Prior to unleashing an attack on the victim, the offender had caused significant damage to a number of unoccupied, stationary cars.
"After reporting the incident to police the offender left the scene.
"Emergency services attended and the victim was sadly pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
"A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody for questioning."
Det Chief Insp Jonathan Kelly, of GMP’s Trafford district, added: “This a shocking incident in which a man has sadly lost his life. Our thoughts remain with his family who are being supported by specialist officers at this incredibly distressing time.
“I would like to reassure the public that this is being treated as an isolated incident, and we have an increased police presence in the Partington area as we piece together the exact circumstances of what happened.
“Whilst we have a man in custody, our investigation is very much ongoing, and I would urge anyone who has any information at all that may assist our enquiries, no matter how minor you may think it is, to get in touch with police as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 8566777, quoting incident number 3649 of 28/02/20.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Strongbow launches brand new flavour only available in Asda and Morrisons

Strongbow has just launched a brand new flavour .
As of today , the popular drinks company will be rolling out cans and bottles of rosé cider across selected UK supermarkets .
The new flavour has been made from blush red apples and promises no artificial flavours , sweeteners or colours .
Joining the selection of existing flavours - including Original , Dark Fruit and Cloudy Apple - Strongbow 's rosé cider will be the companies 11th flavour worldwide .
But UK shoppers wo n't be able to get their hands on the new drink at every retailer .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rosé cider is currently being sold at Asda and Morrisons UK stores only .
The new product 's recommended retail price is £1.50 per 500ml - but prices can vary from store to store .
At Asda , customers can get four 440ml cans for £4.50 or ten 440ml cans for £9 - a similar price to the remaining Strongbow flavours stocked at Asda .
And Asda will also be selling individual 500ml bottles of the new rosé cider for £1 per bottle .
The alcohol volume of the new flavour remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 4 per cent .
And the drink contains 43 calories per 100ml - slightly more calorific than the Dark Fruit and Original flavours .
But Strongbow is late to the game when it comes to its new addition .
Rosé flavoured cider is already being sold by Strongbow 's competitors including Thatchers , Koppaberg and Angry Orchard .

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Strongbow has just launched a brand new flavour.
As of today, the popular drinks company will be rolling out cans and bottles of rosé cider across selected UK supermarkets.
The new flavour has been made from blush red apples and promises no artificial flavours, sweeteners or colours.
Joining the selection of existing flavours - including Original, Dark Fruit and Cloudy Apple - Strongbow's rosé cider will be the companies 11th flavour worldwide.
But UK shoppers won't be able to get their hands on the new drink at every retailer.
According to the Strongbow UK twitter page , the rosé cider is currently being sold at Asda and Morrisons UK stores only.
The new product's recommended retail price is £1.50 per 500ml - but prices can vary from store to store.
At Asda, customers can get four 440ml cans for £4.50 or ten 440ml cans for £9 - a similar price to the remaining Strongbow flavours stocked at Asda.
And Asda will also be selling individual 500ml bottles of the new rosé cider for £1 per bottle.
The alcohol volume of the new flavour remains the same as Strongbow's other products at 4 per cent.
And the drink contains 43 calories per 100ml - slightly more calorific than the Dark Fruit and Original flavours.
But Strongbow is late to the game when it comes to its new addition.
Rosé flavoured cider is already being sold by Strongbow's competitors including Thatchers, Koppaberg and Angry Orchard.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Man taken to hospital with knife wounds after 'serious assault'

A man was rushed to hospital with knife wounds after what police called a 'serious assault ' .
Detectives have launched an investigation and issued an appeal for witnesses .
No arrests have been made as yet .
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to Victoria Avenue in Blackley , north Manchester , at 1.40am on Friday morning .
A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with 'knife wounds ' a force spokesman said .
He has since been discharged and is recovering .
A police scene was in place on Friday morning , with section of pavement outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parade of shops and the Boots pharmacy before Victoria Avenue 's junction with Alnwick Road .
Forensic investigators were also at the scene .
No further details have been released .
The victim has not been named .
In a statement , Greater Manchester Police said : `` At around 1.40am on Friday , February 28 , police were called to reports of a serious assault on Victoria Avenue in Blackley .
`` A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with knife wounds .
`` He has since been discharged .
`` A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Avenue which has now been closed .
`` No arrests have been made and an investigation is underway . ''
Anyone with any information can call police on 0161 856 3985 quoting incident number 195 of 28/02/20 .
Alternatively , reports can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A man was rushed to hospital with knife wounds after what police called a 'serious assault'.
Detectives have launched an investigation and issued an appeal for witnesses.
No arrests have been made as yet.
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to Victoria Avenue in Blackley, north Manchester, at 1.40am on Friday morning.
A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with 'knife wounds' a force spokesman said.
He has since been discharged and is recovering.
(Image: MEN)
A police scene was in place on Friday morning, with section of pavement outside three houses sealed off near to the parade of shops and the Boots pharmacy before Victoria Avenue's junction with Alnwick Road.
Forensic investigators were also at the scene.
No further details have been released.
The victim has not been named.
(Image: MEN)
Police said enquiries were continuing.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 1.40am on Friday, February 28, police were called to reports of a serious assault on Victoria Avenue in Blackley.
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"A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with knife wounds.
"He has since been discharged.
"A police cordon was in place on Victoria Avenue which has now been closed.
"No arrests have been made and an investigation is underway."
Anyone with any information can call police on 0161 856 3985 quoting incident number 195 of 28/02/20.
Alternatively, reports can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--easyJet cancels flights due to Coronavirus outbreak

Budget airline easyJet has said it will be cancelling flights as a result of the continued spread of coronavirus .
The operator has revealed the move will particularly affect “ those into and out of Italy ” , while it adapts its flying programme to best support demand .
In a statement , the company said the increase in cases in northern Italy has resulted in `` significantly '' softer demand in the region , while demand has also slowed in other European markets .
They added that it is “ too early ” to determine the impact of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current year .
However , it said it would be making a number of cuts in order to mitigate the effect on its trading performance .
It said this would include “ recruitment , promotion and pay freezes across the network ” .
Cost savings could also come from budget cuts in administrative areas , the postponement of “ non-critical ” capital expenditure , offering unpaid leave , and halting non-mandatory training .
The airline added that it is working closely with authorities and is following World Health Organisation guidelines to ensure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It comes as the UK government has advised against `` all but essential travel '' to 10 towns in Italy , primarily in the Lombardy region south east of Milan .
EasyJet has created a working group which meets daily to ensure its processes and policies remain effective .
On Friday , British Airways owner IAG also warned that earnings would be hit by the Covid-19 outbreak , which it said has resulted in weaker demand for flights to Asia and Europe and has also weighed on business travel .

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Budget airline easyJet has said it will be cancelling flights as a result of the continued spread of coronavirus .
The operator has revealed the move will particularly affect “those into and out of Italy” , while it adapts its flying programme to best support demand.
In a statement, the company said the increase in cases in northern Italy has resulted in "significantly" softer demand in the region, while demand has also slowed in other European markets.
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They added that it is “too early” to determine the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on its outlook for the current year.
However, it said it would be making a number of cuts in order to mitigate the effect on its trading performance.
It said this would include “recruitment, promotion and pay freezes across the network”.
Cost savings could also come from budget cuts in administrative areas, the postponement of “non-critical” capital expenditure, offering unpaid leave, and halting non-mandatory training.
The airline added that it is working closely with authorities and is following World Health Organisation guidelines to ensure the health and well-being of staff and customers.
It comes as the UK government has advised against "all but essential travel" to 10 towns in Italy, primarily in the Lombardy region south east of Milan.
EasyJet has created a working group which meets daily to ensure its processes and policies remain effective.
On Friday, British Airways owner IAG also warned that earnings would be hit by the Covid-19 outbreak, which it said has resulted in weaker demand for flights to Asia and Europe and has also weighed on business travel.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Coronavirus LIVE updates as first British death reported and government plans emergency COBRA meetin

Coronavirus LIVE updates as first British death reported and government plans emergency COBRA meeting

A man on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship has died of coronavirus , it is reported .
The Foreign Office has said it is investigating Japanese media reports that a British man who was on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship has died from coronavirus .
It will be the first death of a British person on board the cruise ship , and the sixth death on board in total .
Health Minister , Jo Churchill , has said she was aware a British man who had been on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship was “ very poorly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been confirmed today .
This brings the total number of cases in the UK to 19 .
Two further patients in England have tested positive for COVID-19 , it was announced on Friday .
The virus was passed on in Iran and the patients have been transferred to specialist NHS infection centres at the Royal Free Hospital .
The total number of cases in England is now 17 .
Following confirmed cases in Northern Ireland and Wales , the total number of UK cases is 19 .
England 's chief medical officer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus spreads that disruption could continue for up to two months .
The developments come amid the government 's new public information campaign on coronavirus to reassure people .
Ministers and health officials are working on containing any future outbreaks in the UK .
At least eight schools in the UK have been closed while others - including Prince George 's and Princess Charlotte 's in London - have sent students home amid fears they may have been exposed to coronavirus during trips to northern Italy .
Public Health England said its general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a message that 's been echoed by Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
The closures have come after travellers returning to the UK from northern Italy were told they may need to self-isolate once home as a precautionary measure against the spread of the virus .
The Italian government has put 50,000 residents of Lombardy and Veneto into lockdown for a fortnight .
On Tuesday night , the number of people infected in the country grew to 322 , which is an increase of 45 per cent in 24 hours , while the death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risen to 11 .
Heath Secretary , Matt Hancock , said those people coming back from north of Pisa should stay at home for 14 days if they experience symptoms of coronavirus - which includes a fever and cough and breathing difficulties .
The advice also applies to anyone who has recently returned from quarantined towns even if they have not encountered any health problems , he added .
Meanwhile , four people have been diagnosed at a hotel in Tenerife popular with British holiday makers .
The four-star H10 Costa Adeje Palace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - leaving some 168 Britons waiting to see if they have the all-clear .
Airline Jet2 has said they wo n't be flying guests home until the isolation period has ended on March 10 , unless guests have tested negative for COVID-19 .
Scroll down for the latest updates on the coronavirus .

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The public will be able to conduct coronavirus antibody tests at home within a matter of days, rather than weeks and months, MPs have heard.
Professor Sharon Peacock, director of the National Infection Service, Public Health England (PHE) told the Science and Technology Committee that 3.5 million tests had been bought and would be available in the “near future”.
She said the tests would also allow key workers – like doctors and nurses – to go back to work if they have developed antibodies.
Prof Peacock explained a small number of tests would be tested in a laboratory before being distributed
It come as the heir to the throne, Prince Charles, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Prince Charles’s office told ITV's royal correspondent Chris Ship: "It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.
"He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home."
He is the first senior member of the Royal family to test positive for the virus.
His wife, Camilla, meanwhile has tested negative.
Meanwhile, Boris Johnson yielded to the mounting pressure to order a widespread lockdown in the UK after thousands of people ignored calls for 'social distancing' to slow the coronavirus pandemic.
His announcement on Monday night means all shops are now shut - apart from those selling food and pharmacies - in a bid to keep people at home to slow the spread of the virus.
Mr Johnson urged people to stay home and only leave the house for one of the following reasons: shopping for basic necessities; one form of exercise a day; a medical need; travelling to work if absolutely necessary.
There have been 335 deaths from coronavirus in the UK and 6,650 confirmed cases, although the true figure is likely to be much higher as widespread testing is not taking place.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Manchester mum speaks of being 'kept in dark' in coronavirus quarantine hotel in Tenerife

A Manchester mum-of-two who is stuck at a four-star hotel in Tenerife that has had four cases of coronavirus has spoken of her fears .
Lara Pennington , 45 , said her family has been `` kept completely in the dark '' at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace hotel , where at least four guests , including an Italian doctor , have tested positive for coronavirus .
She told BBC Breakfast that she felt the quarantine provisions were not being safely managed at the four-star hotel on the south-west of Spanish island .
On Friday morning , guests started leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , also known as Covid-19 .
She said : `` We are very tired now and cabin fever has started to set in .
`` We have decided to self-isolate and obviously it is not easy .
`` We do n't have an issue with being quarantined , it 's that we do not believe it is being safely managed within the hotel .
`` Obviously , we 've had very , very limited communication .
`` We feel like we 've been kept completely in the dark . ''
Ms Pennington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hotel grounds without masks on .
She is on holiday with her in-laws , in their 70s , one of whom has an underlying heart condition .
`` It does not feel like a holiday , '' she explained .
`` The Spanish government were advising that if we wanted to we could leave our rooms as long as we were wearing masks and washing hands , '' she said .
`` It 's clearly apparent there are large numbers who are not following that process .
`` Containment strategy is clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work .
`` It should be an enforced quarantine .
We are not being looked after in terms of our vulnerability .
We 're frightened . ''
She urged the Foreign Office to start beginning proactive , regular , reliable communication .
But the Foreign Office said it is supporting all the British nationals at the hotel .
It added that quarantine measures were being kept under review with Spanish authorities and the consulate in Tenerife has distributed letters to those affected .
On Thursday , some 160 British tourists in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks underway to rescue the remaining Britons .
A resident from Buxton , Derbyshire , who had previously stayed at the Tenerife hotel , tested positive for coronavirus .
It led to the closure of Burbage Primary School in Buxton on Thursday and a nearby medical centre .
There are now 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK , after three new cases were confirmed today .

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A Manchester mum-of-two who is stuck at a four-star hotel in Tenerife that has had four cases of coronavirus has spoken of her fears.
Lara Pennington, 45, said her family has been "kept completely in the dark" at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace hotel, where at least four guests, including an Italian doctor, have tested positive for coronavirus.
She told BBC Breakfast that she felt the quarantine provisions were not being safely managed at the four-star hotel on the south-west of Spanish island.
On Friday morning, guests started leaving the locked-down hotel after undergoing screening for coronavirus, also known as Covid-19.
She said: "We are very tired now and cabin fever has started to set in.
"We have decided to self-isolate and obviously it is not easy.
(Image: PA)
"We don't have an issue with being quarantined, it's that we do not believe it is being safely managed within the hotel.
"Obviously, we've had very, very limited communication.
"We feel like we've been kept completely in the dark."
(Image: AP)
Ms Pennington said she has witnessed numerous people in the hotel grounds without masks on.
She is on holiday with her in-laws, in their 70s, one of whom has an underlying heart condition.
"It does not feel like a holiday," she explained.
"The Spanish government were advising that if we wanted to we could leave our rooms as long as we were wearing masks and washing hands," she said.
(Image: PA Graphics/Press Association Images)
"It's clearly apparent there are large numbers who are not following that process.
"Containment strategy is clearly not working, it was never going to work.
"It should be an enforced quarantine. We are not being looked after in terms of our vulnerability. We're frightened."
(Image: AP)
She urged the Foreign Office to start beginning proactive, regular, reliable communication.
But the Foreign Office said it is supporting all the British nationals at the hotel.
It added that quarantine measures were being kept under review with Spanish authorities and the consulate in Tenerife has distributed letters to those affected.
On Thursday, some 160 British tourists in the hotel were allowed to leave, with talks underway to rescue the remaining Britons.
A resident from Buxton, Derbyshire, who had previously stayed at the Tenerife hotel, tested positive for coronavirus.
It led to the closure of Burbage Primary School in Buxton on Thursday and a nearby medical centre.
The medical centre re-opened today.
There are now 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, after three new cases were confirmed today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Indian street food restaurant chain Chaiiwala to open first Manchester site

A new Indian street food restaurant will open in Manchester for the first time after city planners gave their approval .
National chain Chaiiwala has 25 branches across the country - including Rochdale and Bolton - and will set up shop in Cheetham Hill .
The company started in Delhi in 1927 , before it began serving Indian-inspired teas , street food and soft drinks in the UK four years ago .
Chaiiwala means someone who prepares , sells and serves chai tea at small roadside stalls in India .
The chain 's menu includes an all-day desi breakfast with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , roti and chai , alongside dishes such as chilli paneer , butter chicken roti , pav bhaji and mogo chips .
The Midlands-based firm will create 15 new jobs once it replaces the vacant Martin ’ s Bakery on Bury Old Road , and has promised to add ‘ vibrancy and vitality ’ to the area .
Under the change in use plans approved by Manchester council , it will open Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 11pm , and 8am to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays .
The new restaurant , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to seat 45 people .
“ Chaiiwala is expected to serve approximately 300 orders of which 150 to 200 will be hot meals prepared on site , ” says the planning application .
“ The restaurant will add vibrancy and vitality to the street scene by introducing a new restaurant offer at an established food retail premises , thus delivering only a positive impact upon the local centre ’ s environment .
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A new Indian street food restaurant will open in Manchester for the first time after city planners gave their approval.
National chain Chaiiwala has 25 branches across the country - including Rochdale and Bolton - and will set up shop in Cheetham Hill.
The company started in Delhi in 1927, before it began serving Indian-inspired teas, street food and soft drinks in the UK four years ago.
Chaiiwala means someone who prepares, sells and serves chai tea at small roadside stalls in India.
The chain's menu includes an all-day desi breakfast with an omelette, spicy beans or dal, roti and chai, alongside dishes such as chilli paneer, butter chicken roti, pav bhaji and mogo chips.
The Midlands-based firm will create 15 new jobs once it replaces the vacant Martin’s Bakery on Bury Old Road, and has promised to add ‘vibrancy and vitality’ to the area.
Under the change in use plans approved by Manchester council, it will open Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 11pm, and 8am to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
The new restaurant, which will not sell alcohol, will be able to seat 45 people.
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“Chaiiwala is expected to serve approximately 300 orders of which 150 to 200 will be hot meals prepared on site,” says the planning application.
“The restaurant will add vibrancy and vitality to the street scene by introducing a new restaurant offer at an established food retail premises, thus delivering only a positive impact upon the local centre’s environment.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Tahith Chong reveals Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United team talk vs Club Brugge

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer encouraged his Manchester United team to press on for more goals at half time of their Europa League win over Club Brugge , despite holding a three-goal advantage , Tahith Chong has said .
United were level at 1-1 following the first leg in Belgium last week , but soon took control of the second leg thanks to first half goals from Bruno Fernandes , Odion Ighalo and Scott McTominay .
That gave Solskjaer 's men a 4-1 aggregate lead with just 45 minutes left to play , and Chong was introduced for the second half in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young winger set up the second of Fred 's late brace as United recorded a 5-0 win on the night and 6-1 aggregate score to comfortably book their place in the last 16 .
Speaking after the game , Chong revealed how Solskjaer 's pre-match and half time team talks carried exactly the same message - to attack , play good football , and look to score as many goals as possible .
`` From the start straight away we got after them , '' Chong told MUTV .
`` You could see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes there 's a goal coming .
Obviously we get the first goal and continue from there .
It 's a brilliant night for us .
`` That was the game plan - get after them and score some goals .
Playing some good football as well first half .
So it 's brilliant to see .
`` At half time the manager spoke to us and said keep it going , score some more goals and enjoy playing in these kind of games .
That 's what we 've done second half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good job looking for me , trying to get me into the game .
I really enjoyed that 45 minutes so it 's really good to get on the pitch . ''
Looking ahead to the last-16 draw , Chong sent a warning to the remaining sides that United are confident of facing anyone - especially at Old Trafford .
`` I think from seeing this performance a lot of teams are going to look and think 'we 've got to go to Old Trafford ' .
For us as well it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Then again we 've got the Premier League and that 's the main focus now . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer encouraged his Manchester United team to press on for more goals at half time of their Europa League win over Club Brugge, despite holding a three-goal advantage, Tahith Chong has said.
United were level at 1-1 following the first leg in Belgium last week, but soon took control of the second leg thanks to first half goals from Bruno Fernandes, Odion Ighalo and Scott McTominay.
That gave Solskjaer's men a 4-1 aggregate lead with just 45 minutes left to play, and Chong was introduced for the second half in the place of Daniel James.
The young winger set up the second of Fred's late brace as United recorded a 5-0 win on the night and 6-1 aggregate score to comfortably book their place in the last 16.
Speaking after the game, Chong revealed how Solskjaer's pre-match and half time team talks carried exactly the same message - to attack, play good football, and look to score as many goals as possible.
"From the start straight away we got after them," Chong told MUTV.
"You could see just for the first five or ten minutes there's a goal coming. Obviously we get the first goal and continue from there. It's a brilliant night for us.
"That was the game plan - get after them and score some goals. Playing some good football as well first half. So it's brilliant to see.
"At half time the manager spoke to us and said keep it going, score some more goals and enjoy playing in these kind of games. That's what we've done second half.
"The boys have done a good job looking for me, trying to get me into the game. I really enjoyed that 45 minutes so it's really good to get on the pitch."
Looking ahead to the last-16 draw, Chong sent a warning to the remaining sides that United are confident of facing anyone - especially at Old Trafford.
"I think from seeing this performance a lot of teams are going to look and think 'we've got to go to Old Trafford'. For us as well it's looking forward to that and keep pushing.
"Then again we've got the Premier League and that's the main focus now."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Manchester United fans aim cheeky dig at Arsenal FC as Europa League opponent revealed

Manchester United fans have poked fun at Premier League rivals Arsenal following the Europa League last 16 draw .
United booked their place in the next round following a 6-1 aggregate victory over Club Brugge , with goals from Bruno Fernandes , Odion Ighalo , Scott McTominay and Fred securing a 5-0 win at Old Trafford last night .
The Reds will face LASK Linz next with the Austrian side proving to be the surprise package in the competition so far .
They defeated PSV Eindhoven and Sporting Lisbon in the group stage and knocked out AZ Alkmaar last night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bundesliga - ahead of Red Bull Salzburg - and will be a tough test for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men .
United fans reacted to the draw on social media and could n't resist a dig at Arsenal after the Gunners were knocked out by Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium .
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 's overhead kick looked to have booked their place in the next round but a late goal from the Greek side saw Mikel Arteta 's men crash out .
United fans were quick to remind their Premier League rivals that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the draw .
Here is what they said on social media : The first leg will take place in Linz on March 12 , with the second leg taking place at Old Trafford on March 19 .
United have never lost in eight previous European meetings with Austrian sides , winning seven and drawing one of those matches , conceding just one goal .
Their hopes could rest on the shoulders of Bruno Fernandes and fans will be pleased to hear the Portuguese has already downed their opponents once this season , scoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against LASK in the group stage .

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Manchester United fans have poked fun at Premier League rivals Arsenal following the Europa League last 16 draw.
United booked their place in the next round following a 6-1 aggregate victory over Club Brugge, with goals from Bruno Fernandes, Odion Ighalo, Scott McTominay and Fred securing a 5-0 win at Old Trafford last night.
The Reds will face LASK Linz next with the Austrian side proving to be the surprise package in the competition so far. They defeated PSV Eindhoven and Sporting Lisbon in the group stage and knocked out AZ Alkmaar last night.
LASK sit top of the Austrian Bundesliga - ahead of Red Bull Salzburg - and will be a tough test for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men.
United fans reacted to the draw on social media and couldn't resist a dig at Arsenal after the Gunners were knocked out by Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's overhead kick looked to have booked their place in the next round but a late goal from the Greek side saw Mikel Arteta's men crash out.
United fans were quick to remind their Premier League rivals that they were not in the hat for the draw.
Here is what they said on social media:
The first leg will take place in Linz on March 12, with the second leg taking place at Old Trafford on March 19.
United have never lost in eight previous European meetings with Austrian sides, winning seven and drawing one of those matches, conceding just one goal.
Their hopes could rest on the shoulders of Bruno Fernandes and fans will be pleased to hear the Portuguese has already downed their opponents once this season, scoring and assisting during Sporting's home win against LASK in the group stage.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--'First British coronavirus death' as Foreign Office investigates reports that man on Diamond Princes

'First British coronavirus death' as Foreign Office investigates reports that man on Diamond Princess cruise ship has died

The Foreign Office has said it is investigating Japanese media reports that a British man who was on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship has died from coronavirus .
It 's the first death of a British person with the virus , and is the sixth death from the cruise ship in total .
Health Minister , Jo Churchill , has said she was aware a British man who had been on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship was “ very poorly ” .
She told BBC Radio 4 ’ s World At One programme : `` The Foreign Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man who has been very poorly and was a passenger on board the Diamond Princess .
`` I haven ’ t had confirmation , because obviously I ’ m on the telephone to you , but I was aware there was a gentleman who was very , very poorly , and I ’ m sure like me your thoughts and sympathies go out to his family at this time . ''
A spokeswoman for Princess Cruises , which operates the Diamond Princess ship that the British man had been holidaying on , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cruises , including the crew of Diamond Princess , offer our sincere condolences to family members and friends for their loss .
`` Our dedicated care team are on hand to provide support . ''
Last Sunday , four British passengers on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship brought back to the UK tested positive for the virus .
They were part of a group of 32 passengers who arrived at Arrowe Park , in Merseyside , to be quarantined after two weeks being trapped onboard the ship .
Further cases were confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 19 .
On Thursday evening the first case in Northern Ireland was declared , and on Friday morning , the first case in Wales was confirmed .
Italy has become the worst-affected country in Europe , with at least 650 cases and 15 deaths .
On Friday , easyJet said it will be cancelling flights as a result of the continued spread of coronavirus .
The budget airline said the move will particularly affect `` those into and out of Italy '' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to best support demand .
EasyJet said the increase in Covid-19 cases in northern Italy has resulted in softer demand in the region , while demand has also slowed in other European markets .
On Thursday , it was confirmed that a parent at a primary school in Derbyshire contracted the virus in Tenerife , where 168 Britons are being kept in a hotel in the south-west of the island .
Hundreds of guests have been confined to the H10 Costa Adeje Palace after at least four guests were diagnosed with coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving the hotel wearing face masks after being screened for their temperature .
The health minister in Tenerife said around 130 guests from 11 different countries will be able to leave the hotel if they arrived on Monday , after infected guests had already left .
Sources told the PA news agency that around 50 of the Britons will be allowed to leave if they wish .
No other guests or staff at the hotel have been infected and the remaining 600 holidaymakers from 25 different countries are to be quarantined for 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not fly back any people who have been staying at the hotel until they have tested negative for the illness , or until the incubation period has passed .
Two Britons were among eight people being monitored on board a cruise ship that was turned back by the Dominican Republic .

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Update 3.30pm: The Foreign Office has confirmed the death of the British man who had been on board the Diamond Princess.
The Foreign Office has said it is investigating Japanese media reports that a British man who was on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship has died from coronavirus.
It's the first death of a British person with the virus, and is the sixth death from the cruise ship in total.
Health Minister, Jo Churchill, has said she was aware a British man who had been on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship was “very poorly”.
She told BBC Radio 4’s World At One programme: "The Foreign Office are supporting the family of a British man who has been very poorly and was a passenger on board the Diamond Princess.
"I haven’t had confirmation, because obviously I’m on the telephone to you, but I was aware there was a gentleman who was very, very poorly, and I’m sure like me your thoughts and sympathies go out to his family at this time."
A spokeswoman for Princess Cruises, which operates the Diamond Princess ship that the British man had been holidaying on, said: “All of us at Princess Cruises, including the crew of Diamond Princess, offer our sincere condolences to family members and friends for their loss.
"Our dedicated care team are on hand to provide support."
Last Sunday, four British passengers on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship brought back to the UK tested positive for the virus.
They were part of a group of 32 passengers who arrived at Arrowe Park, in Merseyside, to be quarantined after two weeks being trapped onboard the ship.
Further cases were confirmed in the UK on Thursday and Friday bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 19.
On Thursday evening the first case in Northern Ireland was declared, and on Friday morning, the first case in Wales was confirmed.
Italy has become the worst-affected country in Europe, with at least 650 cases and 15 deaths.
On Friday, easyJet said it will be cancelling flights as a result of the continued spread of coronavirus.
(Image: AP)
The budget airline said the move will particularly affect "those into and out of Italy", and it will adapt its flying programme to best support demand.
EasyJet said the increase in Covid-19 cases in northern Italy has resulted in softer demand in the region, while demand has also slowed in other European markets.
(Image: AP)
On Thursday, it was confirmed that a parent at a primary school in Derbyshire contracted the virus in Tenerife, where 168 Britons are being kept in a hotel in the south-west of the island.
Hundreds of guests have been confined to the H10 Costa Adeje Palace after at least four guests were diagnosed with coronavirus.
On Friday, some holidaymakers were seen leaving the hotel wearing face masks after being screened for their temperature.
The health minister in Tenerife said around 130 guests from 11 different countries will be able to leave the hotel if they arrived on Monday, after infected guests had already left.
Sources told the PA news agency that around 50 of the Britons will be allowed to leave if they wish.
No other guests or staff at the hotel have been infected and the remaining 600 holidaymakers from 25 different countries are to be quarantined for 14 days.
Airline Jet2 has said it will not fly back any people who have been staying at the hotel until they have tested negative for the illness, or until the incubation period has passed.
Two Britons were among eight people being monitored on board a cruise ship that was turned back by the Dominican Republic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Man City provide fresh injury update on Aymeric Laporte

Manchester City will be without Aymeric Laporte for around three weeks after they confirmed he suffered a hamstring injury in the Champions League win against Real Madrid on Wednesday .
The centre-back was making just his fourth start after nearly five months out with a serious knee injury , but he limped out of the 2-1 win at the Bernabeu in the first half .
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Laporte suffered a hamstring injury in the game and it 's expected to rule him out of the second leg against Real , as well as the Carabao Cup final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at United next weekend .
`` It 's a hamstring injury , normally it 's three weeks , more or less , '' said Guardiola .
`` We try to avoid it but it has happened .
Sometimes it happens after four or five months out . ''
The loss of Laporte is a major blow to City and to the centre back , who looked close to tears when he departed the pitch in Madrid .
But Guardiola is confident Laporte will react well to the setback and seek to return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I imagine it ’ s tough and you have to work hard .
Life is not easy and always in the world the people who survive are the ones who cope with the bad moments , '' the City boss said .
`` It is what it is .
Accept it , work hard to come back as soon as possible . ''

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Manchester City will be without Aymeric Laporte for around three weeks after they confirmed he suffered a hamstring injury in the Champions League win against Real Madrid on Wednesday.
The centre-back was making just his fourth start after nearly five months out with a serious knee injury, but he limped out of the 2-1 win at the Bernabeu in the first half.
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Laporte suffered a hamstring injury in the game and it's expected to rule him out of the second leg against Real, as well as the Carabao Cup final against Aston Villa and the Manchester derby at United next weekend.
"It's a hamstring injury, normally it's three weeks, more or less," said Guardiola.
"We try to avoid it but it has happened. Sometimes it happens after four or five months out."
The loss of Laporte is a major blow to City and to the centre back, who looked close to tears when he departed the pitch in Madrid.
But Guardiola is confident Laporte will react well to the setback and seek to return to action as soon as possible.
"I imagine it’s tough and you have to work hard. Life is not easy and always in the world the people who survive are the ones who cope with the bad moments," the City boss said.
"It is what it is. Accept it, work hard to come back as soon as possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Why Manchester United net debt soared by £188million in six months

Manchester United 's generous cash position allowed them to pay more upfront for players last summer , the club 's latest set of financial accounts reveal .
This approach to transfers during the summer window in combination with previous instalments due on historical signings explains why the club 's net debt spiked by almost £190million heading into 2020 .
United brought in Harry Maguire for roughly £80million last summer , as well as Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James , for a gross spend of roughly £145million .
Going into the the summer of 2019 , the club had £308million of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the club 's ability to generate cash combined with its historical management of signings .
The club therefore were in a position to adopt an 'accelerated payment ' profile last summer for certain transfers .
Maguire 's big-money move from Leicester , for example , fell under this strategy .
Documents published to Companies House , however , revealed Wan-Bissaka 's reported £45million transfer fee would be paid in instalments , demonstrating United continued to size up transfers on a case-by-case basis .
United are due to pay a £22.5million chunk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Palace , like several clubs in the Premier League , opted to sell this receivable to a third party in exchange for a discounted amount of cash upfront .
At the same time as United were committing large amounts of cash on Maguire , Wan-Bissaka and James , instalments due on historical big money signings - prominently Fred , who joined from Shakhtar Donetsk for around £53million in the summer of 2018 - came around .
Heading into 2019 , United owed £187.5million to other clubs for transfers .
A year on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signings of Maguire , James and Wan-Bissaka and historical signings like Fred , this figure had fallen to £97.9million .
United saw a net £165million flow out of the club between 1 July and 31 December 2019 on player signings , which had the effect of causing its overall cash position to drop more than £200million to £101million .
United 's principal indebtedness remained unchanged year-on-year , at $ 650million - which converted to around £492million as of the end of last year .
But United 's net debt - the gross debt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around £188million , from £203million at 30 June to £391million at 31 December .
Although a dramatic swing , the upshot is that the club are now in a `` very good place '' for future commitments on player transfer debts .
Since the end of last year , United have demonstrated their continued financial strength by bringing Bruno Fernandes to Old Trafford .
The club 's next set of accounts up to 31 March 2020 will reveal how the club managed its cash to sign the Portuguese .

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Manchester United's generous cash position allowed them to pay more upfront for players last summer, the club's latest set of financial accounts reveal.
This approach to transfers during the summer window in combination with previous instalments due on historical signings explains why the club's net debt spiked by almost £190million heading into 2020.
United brought in Harry Maguire for roughly £80million last summer, as well as Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James, for a gross spend of roughly £145million.
Going into the the summer of 2019, the club had £308million of cash at its disposal, a byproduct of the club's ability to generate cash combined with its historical management of signings.
The club therefore were in a position to adopt an 'accelerated payment' profile last summer for certain transfers.
Maguire's big-money move from Leicester, for example, fell under this strategy.
Documents published to Companies House, however, revealed Wan-Bissaka's reported £45million transfer fee would be paid in instalments, demonstrating United continued to size up transfers on a case-by-case basis.
United are due to pay a £22.5million chunk of Wan-Bissaka's transfer on 1 July 2020.
Palace, like several clubs in the Premier League, opted to sell this receivable to a third party in exchange for a discounted amount of cash upfront.
At the same time as United were committing large amounts of cash on Maguire, Wan-Bissaka and James, instalments due on historical big money signings - prominently Fred, who joined from Shakhtar Donetsk for around £53million in the summer of 2018 - came around.
Heading into 2019, United owed £187.5million to other clubs for transfers.
A year on, taking in cash committed to the signings of Maguire, James and Wan-Bissaka and historical signings like Fred, this figure had fallen to £97.9million.
United saw a net £165million flow out of the club between 1 July and 31 December 2019 on player signings, which had the effect of causing its overall cash position to drop more than £200million to £101million.
United's principal indebtedness remained unchanged year-on-year, at $650million - which converted to around £492million as of the end of last year.
But United's net debt - the gross debt offset against cash available - surged by around £188million, from £203million at 30 June to £391million at 31 December.
Although a dramatic swing, the upshot is that the club are now in a "very good place" for future commitments on player transfer debts.
Since the end of last year, United have demonstrated their continued financial strength by bringing Bruno Fernandes to Old Trafford.
The club's next set of accounts up to 31 March 2020 will reveal how the club managed its cash to sign the Portuguese.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Tories call for return of fortnightly grey bin collections to 'clean up' Bury

Bury council 's three-weekly grey bin collection policy is 'hurting ' families and should be scrapped , the Conservative opposition group has claimed .
The Tories said they would restore fortnightly collections as one of a number of proposals in an alternative budget presented to a town hall meeting .
Bury was the first council in England to move to three-weekly collections of household waste in 2014 and the policy is credited with increasing recycling rates in the borough .
But the Conservatives said they would revert to fortnightly collections under proposals outlined in an alternative budget presented earlier this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the group 's leader , Cllr Nick Jones , said : `` The Conservative budget amendment puts the environment at its very heart and is the foundations for a greener Bury .
`` We will make Bury cleaner and clean up our streets by restoring grey bin collections back to every two weeks as a minimum for all residents .
`` We will never sacrifice recycling but three weekly bin collections is hurting hard working families across our six townships .
In recent years , fly tipping has been on the rise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ littering , fly-tipping and dog fouling .
Fines will be increased to the legal maximum in our bid to clean up our town .
The Conservatives also called for free swimming pools sessions for children during school holidays , 10 high-tech CCTV cameras to be installed in crime hotspots , and an investment of £2m in leisure facilities which would make them free to all serving and retired military veterans .
This comes after it was revealed that leisure centres could close after a review of services with a savings target of half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We will tackle crime and keep our streets safe by installing an extra 10 hi-tech CCTV cameras at crime hotspots across our borough .
We will encourage people to become special constables by reducing their council tax bill by 50 per cent .
`` By embracing these alternatives , the council can address its problems , improve the services delivered and take the initial steps towards a cleaner , greener , safer Bury . ''
The amendment was expected to include the creation of a climate change officer at the town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council to make Bury `` greener '' by installing and maintaining electric vehicle charging points across the borough .
The Liberal Democrats blasted Labour for raising council tax by 25 per cent over the last five years - nearly £400 for Band D properties .
Cllr Tim Pickstone , the group 's leader , described the rate set by the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham as an `` eye-watering '' rise .
He said : `` Yet again Bury 's Labour-controlled Council seem determined to put council tax rates up significantly above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year the increase for residents is nearly five per cent .
In this year 's budget Labour are promising lots of 'jam tomorrow ' with vague plans for regeneration in Radcliffe , Prestwich , Bury and elsewhere .
In Prestwich , we know from experience that regeneration has been announced many times , but never happens in reality . ''
Deputy group leader , Cllr Cristina Tegolo , said that Liberal Democrats would do things differently .
She said : `` We need action , not words , on climate change .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of spare reserves as a first payment into a new 'Climate Change Reserve ' .
Over the coming years we would spend that reserve on significantly increased investment in walking and cycling routes , on waste reduction , banning chemical weedkillers and paying for a new tree replacement scheme .
`` And there are also things that need putting right immediately .
We would upgrade the out of date CCTV systems in Radcliffe and Prestwich town centres to make people feel safer , and develop a selective licensing programme for problematic private landlords @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for us .
In Prestwich , where Labour say they want to regenerate the Town Centre , our view is that nothing can be done until congestion is sorted .
We would pump prime investment with an urgent £2 million to tackle congestion , as well as extra funds one the next three years to provide residential areas who want it with traffic calming to tackle 'rat runs ' . ''
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Bury council's three-weekly grey bin collection policy is 'hurting' families and should be scrapped, the Conservative opposition group has claimed.
The Tories said they would restore fortnightly collections as one of a number of proposals in an alternative budget presented to a town hall meeting.
Bury was the first council in England to move to three-weekly collections of household waste in 2014 and the policy is credited with increasing recycling rates in the borough .
But the Conservatives said they would revert to fortnightly collections under proposals outlined in an alternative budget presented earlier this week.
Speaking ahead of the meeting, the group's leader, Cllr Nick Jones, said: "The Conservative budget amendment puts the environment at its very heart and is the foundations for a greener Bury.
"We will make Bury cleaner and clean up our streets by restoring grey bin collections back to every two weeks as a minimum for all residents.
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"We will never sacrifice recycling but three weekly bin collections is hurting hard working families across our six townships. In recent years, fly tipping has been on the rise and we will take tougher action on littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling. Fines will be increased to the legal maximum in our bid to clean up our town.
The Conservatives also called for free swimming pools sessions for children during school holidays, 10 high-tech CCTV cameras to be installed in crime hotspots, and an investment of £2m in leisure facilities which would make them free to all serving and retired military veterans.
This comes after it was revealed that leisure centres could close after a review of services with a savings target of half a million pounds.
Cllr Jones added: "We will tackle crime and keep our streets safe by installing an extra 10 hi-tech CCTV cameras at crime hotspots across our borough. We will encourage people to become special constables by reducing their council tax bill by 50 per cent.
"By embracing these alternatives, the council can address its problems, improve the services delivered and take the initial steps towards a cleaner, greener, safer Bury."
The amendment was expected to include the creation of a climate change officer at the town hall. It also calls on the council to make Bury "greener" by installing and maintaining electric vehicle charging points across the borough.
The Liberal Democrats blasted Labour for raising council tax by 25 per cent over the last five years - nearly £400 for Band D properties.
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Cllr Tim Pickstone, the group's leader, described the rate set by the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham as an "eye-watering" rise.
He said: "Yet again Bury's Labour-controlled Council seem determined to put council tax rates up significantly above inflation. When you add everything together this year the increase for residents is nearly five per cent. In this year's budget Labour are promising lots of 'jam tomorrow' with vague plans for regeneration in Radcliffe, Prestwich, Bury and elsewhere. In Prestwich, we know from experience that regeneration has been announced many times, but never happens in reality."
Deputy group leader, Cllr Cristina Tegolo, said that Liberal Democrats would do things differently. She said: "We need action, not words, on climate change. Our plans would put a huge £5m of spare reserves as a first payment into a new 'Climate Change Reserve'. Over the coming years we would spend that reserve on significantly increased investment in walking and cycling routes, on waste reduction, banning chemical weedkillers and paying for a new tree replacement scheme.
"And there are also things that need putting right immediately. We would upgrade the out of date CCTV systems in Radcliffe and Prestwich town centres to make people feel safer, and develop a selective licensing programme for problematic private landlords.
"Congestion is a major priority for us. In Prestwich, where Labour say they want to regenerate the Town Centre, our view is that nothing can be done until congestion is sorted. We would pump prime investment with an urgent £2 million to tackle congestion, as well as extra funds one the next three years to provide residential areas who want it with traffic calming to tackle 'rat runs'."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Why it's Storm Jorge and not 'Storm Ellen' that will batter the UK this weekend

We 're set for yet another bout of heavy rain and strong winds across Greater Manchester this weekend .
While most Brits were expecting a 'Storm Ellen , ' which is next on the list of storm names for the UK 's Met Office , the meteorological service in Spain jumped in first to name it Storm Jorge on Thursday .
It 's set to track across the north west of the UK , resulting in two yellow weather warnings being put in place for both rain and wind in all Greater Manchester boroughs on Saturday .
However on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot brighter .
Jorge 's apparent jumping of the alphabetic queue has left many asking how the naming system works .
According to the Met Office , Storm Ellen was due to be the next name for a low pressure system fulfilling their named-storm criteria - after Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis brought devastating deluges earlier this month .
But , it explained , the Spanish meteorological service - Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia ( AEMET ) - got their name in first when they named the weather system sweeping in off the Atlantic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the south-west Europe storm naming group , along with the Met Office .
The Met Office said : `` It is convention for all other national meteorological services to then use that name when referring to the low pressure .
`` As such the system will not be named Ellen but will align with our European partners and be referred to as 'Jorge ' .
`` The fact that the system may have a different name than some expected should not influence their response . ''
Although the name of the storm is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for anyone with floodwater already over-topping their mantlepieces , the move has prompted some comment on social media .
One Twitter user said : `` I did n't vote to leave the EU to have my storm named Jorge and not Ellen !
£Brexitshambles . ''
The Met Office began naming storms in 2015 .
Abigail - the first to be designated - brought a wave of heavy rain and hurricane force winds to Scotland and Ireland in November of that year .
The rationale is that the naming helps with communication through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of approaching severe weather allowing the public to keep themselves , their property and businesses safe .
The UK system works in partnership with Met Office 's Irish and Dutch equivalent and each of the three nations can declare a named storm .
The criteria is when the impending weather system has the potential to cause an amber or red weather warning .
But they can also be declared in other circumstances - specifically if heavy rain could lead to flooding .
The list of storm names is complied every year by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account thousands of suggestions from the public and `` some of the more popular names and names that reflect the diversity of Britain , Ireland and the Netherlands '' .
Despite the pan-European system that led to Jorge elbowing out Ellen , there is still some capacity for confusion when western Europe is influenced by the remnants of North Atlantic hurricanes which are named in a totally separate system by the United States ' National Weather Service .
If and when Storm Ellen arrives , it will be followed by Francis and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we could get all the way to Storm Willow .
In common with US practice , the letters Q , U , X , Y and Z are not used to name storms .
Chief Meteorologist at the UK Met Office , Paul Gundersen , said : `` This weekend we ’ ll see another named Storm bring strong winds to parts of the UK with several wind and rain warnings in place .
`` On Friday , a band of rain associated with Storm Jorge will move across the UK - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Wales and northern England , where rain will be heaviest and we could see 60-80mm possible over the highest ground .
`` South-westerly winds will strengthen through Saturday morning and it ’ ll turn widely windy except for northern Scotland , with wind warnings in place for Northern Ireland , Wales , southern Scotland and much of England .
`` Where warnings are in place gusts of 50-60mph are likely quite widely with 65-70mph possible in coastal areas , however the strongest and most damaging winds are expected across the Republic of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , parts of Greater Manchester - including Oldham , Tameside and Bury - saw on and off spells of snow , which sparked road closures .
All traffic was held on the M62 following a six vehicle smash .

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We're set for yet another bout of heavy rain and strong winds across Greater Manchester this weekend.
While most Brits were expecting a 'Storm Ellen,' which is next on the list of storm names for the UK's Met Office , the meteorological service in Spain jumped in first to name it Storm Jorge on Thursday.
It's set to track across the north west of the UK, resulting in two yellow weather warnings being put in place for both rain and wind in all Greater Manchester boroughs on Saturday.
However on Sunday, things are set to look a lot brighter.
Jorge's apparent jumping of the alphabetic queue has left many asking how the naming system works.
According to the Met Office, Storm Ellen was due to be the next name for a low pressure system fulfilling their named-storm criteria - after Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis brought devastating deluges earlier this month.
But, it explained, the Spanish meteorological service - Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia (AEMET) - got their name in first when they named the weather system sweeping in off the Atlantic on Thursday.
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AEMET forms part of the south-west Europe storm naming group, along with the Met Office.
The Met Office said: "It is convention for all other national meteorological services to then use that name when referring to the low pressure.
"As such the system will not be named Ellen but will align with our European partners and be referred to as 'Jorge'.
"The fact that the system may have a different name than some expected should not influence their response."
Although the name of the storm is perhaps top of the list of concerns for anyone with floodwater already over-topping their mantlepieces, the move has prompted some comment on social media.
One Twitter user said: "I didn't vote to leave the EU to have my storm named Jorge and not Ellen! £Brexitshambles."
The Met Office began naming storms in 2015. Abigail - the first to be designated - brought a wave of heavy rain and hurricane force winds to Scotland and Ireland in November of that year.
The rationale is that the naming helps with communication through the media of the dangers and disruption of approaching severe weather allowing the public to keep themselves, their property and businesses safe.
The UK system works in partnership with Met Office's Irish and Dutch equivalent and each of the three nations can declare a named storm.
The criteria is when the impending weather system has the potential to cause an amber or red weather warning. But they can also be declared in other circumstances - specifically if heavy rain could lead to flooding.
The list of storm names is complied every year by the three national weather services, taking into account thousands of suggestions from the public and "some of the more popular names and names that reflect the diversity of Britain, Ireland and the Netherlands".
Despite the pan-European system that led to Jorge elbowing out Ellen, there is still some capacity for confusion when western Europe is influenced by the remnants of North Atlantic hurricanes which are named in a totally separate system by the United States' National Weather Service.
If and when Storm Ellen arrives, it will be followed by Francis and, if it is an exceptionally stormy year, we could get all the way to Storm Willow. In common with US practice, the letters Q, U, X, Y and Z are not used to name storms.
Chief Meteorologist at the UK Met Office, Paul Gundersen, said: "This weekend we’ll see another named Storm bring strong winds to parts of the UK with several wind and rain warnings in place.
"On Friday, a band of rain associated with Storm Jorge will move across the UK - we have issued rain warnings for parts of Wales and northern England, where rain will be heaviest and we could see 60-80mm possible over the highest ground.
"South-westerly winds will strengthen through Saturday morning and it’ll turn widely windy except for northern Scotland, with wind warnings in place for Northern Ireland, Wales, southern Scotland and much of England.
"Where warnings are in place gusts of 50-60mph are likely quite widely with 65-70mph possible in coastal areas, however the strongest and most damaging winds are expected across the Republic of Ireland."
On Thursday and Friday, parts of Greater Manchester - including Oldham, Tameside and Bury - saw on and off spells of snow, which sparked road closures.
All traffic was held on the M62 following a six vehicle smash.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Kala and Hispi restaurateur Gary Usher reveals Stockport plans

The chef behind two of Manchester 's top-rated restaurants is looking at sites in Stockport .
Gary Usher , the restaurateur behind King Street bistro Kala and Didsbury 's Hispi , will host a five-day pop-up at an as-yet undisclosed derelict pub in the town , he told followers on Twitter .
And it could pave the way for a permanent pub or restaurant from his Elite Bistros group , which also includes his original Chester restaurant Sticky Walnut ; Burnt Truffle in Heswall ; Pinion in Prescot ; and Wreckfish in Liverpool .
Usher tweeted : `` If I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s say ... Pub In somewhere like , let ’ s say ... Stockport & I done it for just five nights Would you wan na come ? ''
The response was a resounding yes , with 1,500 likes and more than 200 replies encouraging the idea .
The event will take place in about six weeks , Usher revealed .
Tickets will be released on a Sunday morning in the coming weeks , on a first-come , first served , pay-as-you-feel basis .
Usher told the M.E.N he had 'fallen for Stockport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at sites in the town for somewhere permanent .
`` It 's going to happen , '' he said .
`` We 're going to do a pop-up , I think five nights is probably realistic , and you 'll have to reserve a ticket .
On a Sunday morning in a few weeks I 'll release the tickets and anyone can take one .
`` There 's no charge - if you like your food on the night , pay for it , if you do n't , do n't .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ type thing .
`` We 'll see how that goes and if there 's lots of interest it gives us a little bit more hope and the buzz to make it happen .
`` If we 're going to open in Stockport , we need as many people in and around Stockport to know about it as possible .
`` This will hopefully be a way to do that and for people in Stockport to see what type of people we are and to have a bit of fun , and hopefully we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit of food for them . ''
A spot has already been secured for the pop-up , but Usher is keeping it under wraps for now - along with the details of the permanent sites he 's considering .
A permanent pub or restaurant from his group would be a further boost to the town 's fledgling food and drink scene .
In the last few years , the Old Town in particular has welcomed a wave of new bars and restaurants including the Baker 's Vaults , Where the Light Gets In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Actor , Project 53 , Stockport Produce Hall and Remedy Bar and Brewhouse , alongside the monthly Foodie Friday street food market .
`` I get invited to town and cities all the time because we 're an expanding restaurant group and we do n't have any plans or rules as such , '' said Usher .
`` I go to pretty much everywhere I 'm invited to and I 'll go have a look around .
If I think it 's got our vibe and think it 's our type of place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm on a mission .
`` I like Stockport .
I like the vibe .
I like the fact that it 's working hard to evolve and there 's lots going on .
The plans are ridiculous and it 's just at the start of it .
`` I just think it 's great . ''
Wreckfish was opened after a similar pop-up in a then-derelict building .
A crowd-funding campaign was then launched to raise the money to refurbish the site and open it as a permanent restaurant .
Usher has achieved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raising money for new sites through the sale of vouchers and other perks for customers to cash in when the restaurants have opened .
He and his team raised £50,000 in under an hour to open Pinion , charted in last year 's Channel 4 documentary The Rebel Chef .
It set a Kickstarter record later smashed by the campaign to open his Manchester restaurant Kala .
Watch this space for pop-up tickets , or follow @ GaryUsher_Chef on Twitter .

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The chef behind two of Manchester's top-rated restaurants is looking at sites in Stockport.
Gary Usher, the restaurateur behind King Street bistro Kala and Didsbury's Hispi, will host a five-day pop-up at an as-yet undisclosed derelict pub in the town, he told followers on Twitter.
And it could pave the way for a permanent pub or restaurant from his Elite Bistros group, which also includes his original Chester restaurant Sticky Walnut; Burnt Truffle in Heswall; Pinion in Prescot; and Wreckfish in Liverpool.
Usher tweeted: "If I cooked in a derelict, let’s say... Pub In somewhere like, let’s say... Stockport & I done it for just five nights Would you wanna come?"
The response was a resounding yes, with 1,500 likes and more than 200 replies encouraging the idea.
The event will take place in about six weeks, Usher revealed.
Tickets will be released on a Sunday morning in the coming weeks, on a first-come, first served, pay-as-you-feel basis.
Usher told the M.E.N he had 'fallen for Stockport, 100 percent' and was looking at sites in the town for somewhere permanent.
"It's going to happen," he said.
"We're going to do a pop-up, I think five nights is probably realistic, and you'll have to reserve a ticket. On a Sunday morning in a few weeks I'll release the tickets and anyone can take one.
"There's no charge - if you like your food on the night, pay for it, if you don't, don't. It'll be a pay what you want type thing.
"We'll see how that goes and if there's lots of interest it gives us a little bit more hope and the buzz to make it happen.
"If we're going to open in Stockport, we need as many people in and around Stockport to know about it as possible.
"This will hopefully be a way to do that and for people in Stockport to see what type of people we are and to have a bit of fun, and hopefully we'll be able to do a nice bit of food for them."
A spot has already been secured for the pop-up, but Usher is keeping it under wraps for now - along with the details of the permanent sites he's considering.
(Image: Norman Wall)
A permanent pub or restaurant from his group would be a further boost to the town's fledgling food and drink scene.
In the last few years, the Old Town in particular has welcomed a wave of new bars and restaurants including the Baker's Vaults, Where the Light Gets In, The Good Rebel, The Cracked Actor, Project 53, Stockport Produce Hall and Remedy Bar and Brewhouse, alongside the monthly Foodie Friday street food market.
"I get invited to town and cities all the time because we're an expanding restaurant group and we don't have any plans or rules as such," said Usher.
"I go to pretty much everywhere I'm invited to and I'll go have a look around. If I think it's got our vibe and think it's our type of place, I'm gone then - I'm on a mission.
"I like Stockport. I like the vibe. I like the fact that it's working hard to evolve and there's lots going on. The plans are ridiculous and it's just at the start of it.
"I just think it's great."
Wreckfish was opened after a similar pop-up in a then-derelict building. A crowd-funding campaign was then launched to raise the money to refurbish the site and open it as a permanent restaurant.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Usher has achieved record-breaking success after success with crowd-funding, raising money for new sites through the sale of vouchers and other perks for customers to cash in when the restaurants have opened.
He and his team raised £50,000 in under an hour to open Pinion, charted in last year's Channel 4 documentary The Rebel Chef .
It set a Kickstarter record later smashed by the campaign to open his Manchester restaurant Kala .
Watch this space for pop-up tickets, or follow @GaryUsher_Chef on Twitter.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Schoolboy rushed to hospital after being hit by car in Cadishead

A schoolboy was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Cadishead , Salford .
The incident happened @ @ @ @ @ morning .
Emergency services , including an air ambulance response unit , were all dispatched @ @ @ @ @ 7.30am .
A 13-year-old boy was found near the Coach and Horses pub with an @ @ @ @ @ A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said : “ We were called at 7.34am @ @ @ @ @ ) .
“ We attended with an ambulance and air ambulance vehicle .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ vehicle and a pedestrian , a 13-year-old male patient .
“ One person was taken @ @ @ @ @ ’ t look to be major injuries .
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A schoolboy was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Cadishead, Salford.
The incident happened in Liverpool Road on Thursday morning.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance response unit, were all dispatched to the scene just after 7.30am.
A 13-year-old boy was found near the Coach and Horses pub with an injury to his ankle.
A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 7.34am (Thursday, February 27).
“We attended with an ambulance and air ambulance vehicle.
“It was a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, a 13-year-old male patient.
“One person was taken to hospital. It doesn’t look to be major injuries.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Review: The 1975 at Manchester Arena

Review: The 1975 at Manchester Arena

Matty Healy takes the stage tonight on crutches ; he ’ s done his foot in .
Weirdly , it feels appropriate .
The 1975 arrive at the Arena in limbo .
When they booked this tour a few months back , it was with the intention of promoting their fourth record , Notes on a Conditional Form .
Not for the first time , Healy ’ s mouth had written a cheque he couldn ’ t cash : Notes has been delayed to at least April 24th .
We might not even have it by then : he told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Wednesday that it could yet be “ a few weeks late ” because he keeps fiddling with the track listing .
Accordingly , you ’ d be forgiven for wondering if there ’ d be much difference between tonight ’ s show and last January ’ s , when they were out in support of A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships - especially given that the pre-show is identical , with that album ’ s ‘ Love Theme ’ and version of their self-titled track playing through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that encase the band remain in place , too , but otherwise this is a different kind of 1975 gig , one subtly constructed in the image of Notes , which Healy has described as “ a nighttime record ” .
With the exception of the furious punk blast of ‘ People ’ , which opens proceedings tonight , the Notes tracks that have already been released are woozy and low-key ; not typical arena fare by any stretch of the imagination .
They work , though .
Healy was thinking of tunes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he talked about Notes being a musical love letter to “ the beauty of the M25 ” , and to the time he spent in his teens listening to garage records in friends ’ cars ; it has that same electronic atmosphere as Burial or Boards of Canada , intimate if you listen through headphones , huge if you blast it through speaker stacks .
‘ The Birthday Party ’ is a case in point .
It provokes a full-throated singalong a little over a week after its release , and despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vocals in a near-whisper .
Earlier , there was the jangly ‘ Me & You Together Song ’ , which was always going to go down well at this homecoming show - recalling as it does Johnny Marr ’ s contributions to The Smiths .
There ’ s room , too , for two as-yet-unreleased Notes cuts ; ‘ If You ’ re Too Shy ( Let Me Know ) ’ - wildly indebted to the eighties even by this band ’ s standards - and ‘ Guys ’ , a gooey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chronicles the band ’ s ascent from awkward geeks touring in a van to slightly-less-awkward geeks playing the Royal Albert Hall .
In truth , the crowd seem to know the words to those two as well .
The power of social media and YouTube should not be understated .
The new album is very much here in spirit , then ; the rest of the set has been built around it , which is why we get deep dives into the back catalogue for the downtempo , electronically-driven likes of ‘ Menswear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as the shimmering post-rock of ‘ Lostmyhead ’ .
Suddenly , you see flashes of Notes in the old songs ; they were hinting at it with ‘ Somebody Else ’ , suggesting it with the dreamy ‘ Paris ’ .
Ahead of the encore , Healy asks for quiet as the new record ’ s version of ‘ The 1975 ’ rings out .
It features a climate-change essay written and read by Greta Thunberg .
The band have been vocal about environmental issues for a while now , and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Finsbury Park has ever seen ” in London in July .
It ’ s one of several political strands running through tonight ’ s show , all of which are decidedly non-specific ; love , compassion and empathy are the tenets .
It ’ s worth remembering that they have very recent previous on talking the talk and then failing to walk the walk : they made scant use of their considerable platform during the run-up to December ’ s general election .
“ I think we ’ re really good at tuning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moments before Thunberg tells us that to do our best is not good enough .
He sounds like somebody who ’ s long since forgotten about the result .
Still , for Healy in particular , the political is the personal , and his sharpest commentary is to be found not in the heart-on-sleeve sloganeering of ‘ Love It If We Made It ’ or ‘ I Like America & America Likes Me ’ , but in the tracks that speak incisively to the millennial experience .
‘ Give Yourself a Try ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mind , but it ’ s true of older ones , too .
Teenage tales of driving round south Manchester smoking weed ( ‘ Chocolate ’ ) and True Romance-inspired love songs ( ‘ Robbers ’ ) , now nearly a decade old , really bring home how much this audience have grown with this band over time .
The big-hitting singles are all present and correct , but despite being months away , tonight - somehow - is about Notes .
This is the thinking man ’ s arena show .

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Matty Healy takes the stage tonight on crutches; he’s done his foot in. Weirdly, it feels appropriate.
The 1975 arrive at the Arena in limbo. When they booked this tour a few months back, it was with the intention of promoting their fourth record, Notes on a Conditional Form.
Not for the first time, Healy’s mouth had written a cheque he couldn’t cash: Notes has been delayed to at least April 24th. We might not even have it by then: he told a sold-out crowd at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Wednesday that it could yet be “a few weeks late” because he keeps fiddling with the track listing.
Accordingly, you’d be forgiven for wondering if there’d be much difference between tonight’s show and last January’s, when they were out in support of A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships - especially given that the pre-show is identical, with that album’s ‘Love Theme’ and version of their self-titled track playing through the PA.
The enormous video screens that encase the band remain in place, too, but otherwise this is a different kind of 1975 gig, one subtly constructed in the image of Notes, which Healy has described as “a nighttime record”.
With the exception of the furious punk blast of ‘People’, which opens proceedings tonight, the Notes tracks that have already been released are woozy and low-key; not typical arena fare by any stretch of the imagination.
They work, though. Healy was thinking of tunes like ‘Frail State of Mind’ when he talked about Notes being a musical love letter to “the beauty of the M25”, and to the time he spent in his teens listening to garage records in friends’ cars; it has that same electronic atmosphere as Burial or Boards of Canada, intimate if you listen through headphones, huge if you blast it through speaker stacks.
(Image: Jordan Hughes)
‘The Birthday Party’ is a case in point. It provokes a full-throated singalong a little over a week after its release, and despite the fact that Healy half-sings, half-speaks the vocals in a near-whisper. Earlier, there was the jangly ‘Me & You Together Song’, which was always going to go down well at this homecoming show - recalling as it does Johnny Marr’s contributions to The Smiths.
There’s room, too, for two as-yet-unreleased Notes cuts; ‘If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)’ - wildly indebted to the eighties even by this band’s standards - and ‘Guys’, a gooey ballad accompanied by home video footage that chronicles the band’s ascent from awkward geeks touring in a van to slightly-less-awkward geeks playing the Royal Albert Hall. In truth, the crowd seem to know the words to those two as well. The power of social media and YouTube should not be understated.
(Image: Jordan Hughes)
The new album is very much here in spirit, then; the rest of the set has been built around it, which is why we get deep dives into the back catalogue for the downtempo, electronically-driven likes of ‘Menswear’ and ‘fallingforyou’, as well as the shimmering post-rock of ‘Lostmyhead’. Suddenly, you see flashes of Notes in the old songs; they were hinting at it with ‘Somebody Else’, suggesting it with the dreamy ‘Paris’.
Ahead of the encore, Healy asks for quiet as the new record’s version of ‘The 1975’ rings out. It features a climate-change essay written and read by Greta Thunberg. The band have been vocal about environmental issues for a while now, and will attempt to stage “the greenest show Finsbury Park has ever seen” in London in July.
It’s one of several political strands running through tonight’s show, all of which are decidedly non-specific; love, compassion and empathy are the tenets. It’s worth remembering that they have very recent previous on talking the talk and then failing to walk the walk: they made scant use of their considerable platform during the run-up to December’s general election.
“I think we’re really good at tuning into stuff,” says Healy, moments before Thunberg tells us that to do our best is not good enough. He sounds like somebody who’s long since forgotten about the result.
Still, for Healy in particular, the political is the personal, and his sharpest commentary is to be found not in the heart-on-sleeve sloganeering of ‘Love It If We Made It’ or ‘I Like America & America Likes Me’, but in the tracks that speak incisively to the millennial experience. ‘Give Yourself a Try’ and ‘Sincerity Is Scary’ spring to mind, but it’s true of older ones, too.
Teenage tales of driving round south Manchester smoking weed (‘Chocolate’) and True Romance-inspired love songs (‘Robbers’), now nearly a decade old, really bring home how much this audience have grown with this band over time.
The big-hitting singles are all present and correct, but despite being months away, tonight - somehow - is about Notes. This is the thinking man’s arena show.