themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Ferdinand admits Man United might have made Martinelli transfer mistake

Rio Ferdinand has hinted Manchester United might have made a mistake by electing not to sign Gabriel Martinelli earlier in his career .
The 18-year-old has been an instant hit at Arsenal following his move from Ituano last season and has netted 10 goals in all competitions during his breakthrough season .
However , things could have been different had United taken up the opportunity to sign him earlier in his playing career .
United passed on the chance to sign Martinelli three years ago after his trial period at the club .
The Brazilian forward appeared for the youth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unable to make the grade at Old Trafford despite four different spells at the club .
The teenager has been a key member of the Arsenal squad under Mikel Arteta and now United great Ferdinand is backing him for incredible things in his career .
“ I watched him against Bournemouth away , Jesus .
The way this boy played , ” Ferdinand said in his Instagram Q & A .
“ I watched him against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge .
He is a proper player , I think he is going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years to come .
“ 18 years old doing what he is doing .
The goal against Chelsea alone , he runs from the edge of his box , set-piece against his team takes it up the other end .
Normally your legs are gone by then and you ’ ve got no energy , he has got the composure to slot it .
“ Great player , but his awareness of how he plays , the way he moves on the pitch , the way he is intelligent to receive the ball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times , it is mad , he is a mature player for such a young kid .
“ He needs to play next year , I think Arteta is going to find a way to get him in there .
”

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Rio Ferdinand has hinted Manchester United might have made a mistake by electing not to sign Gabriel Martinelli earlier in his career.
The 18-year-old has been an instant hit at Arsenal following his move from Ituano last season and has netted 10 goals in all competitions during his breakthrough season.
However, things could have been different had United taken up the opportunity to sign him earlier in his playing career.
United passed on the chance to sign Martinelli three years ago after his trial period at the club. The Brazilian forward appeared for the youth time in a 2017 friendly but was unable to make the grade at Old Trafford despite four different spells at the club.
The teenager has been a key member of the Arsenal squad under Mikel Arteta and now United great Ferdinand is backing him for incredible things in his career.
“I watched him against Bournemouth away, Jesus. The way this boy played,” Ferdinand said in his Instagram Q&A.
“I watched him against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. He is a proper player, I think he is going to be a player in world football in years to come.
“18 years old doing what he is doing. The goal against Chelsea alone, he runs from the edge of his box, set-piece against his team takes it up the other end. Normally your legs are gone by then and you’ve got no energy, he has got the composure to slot it.
“Great player, but his awareness of how he plays, the way he moves on the pitch, the way he is intelligent to receive the ball. He comes inside at the right times, it is mad, he is a mature player for such a young kid.
“He needs to play next year, I think Arteta is going to find a way to get him in there.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Nemanja Matic can answer his critics and prove his worth to United

Manchester United triggered a one-year contract extension in Nemanja Matic ’ s deal to take the Serbian ’ s stay at Old Trafford beyond the end of the season and reports suggest he could get another two years bolted on for good measure .
The 31-year-old looked to have been completely frozen out by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the first half of the season but an injury crisis left the United boss with little choice but to turn to Matic to plug holes in his midfield .
Matic has since enjoyed a return to form , emerging as a key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rehabilitated Fred during United ’ s 11-game unbeaten run .
Here are three reasons why he is more important to United than his critics say .
Manchester United have been outstanding defensively recently , keeping nine clean sheets in their last 11 matches across all competitions and conceding only twice during that run .
That resilience has coincided with Matic having an extended run in the side , as he has started in seven of those games .
In his 12 Premier League appearances this season , Matic has made 2.2 tackles per-90 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2.3 ) and Fred ( 2.4 ) while he has also averaged 1.3 interceptions .
United ’ s back four has enjoyed more protection over the past couple of months than at any other point in the campaign .
Matic has always been a no-thrills type of midfielder , excelling at unglamorous things like winning the ball and distributing it with simple , rather than extravagant passes .
That dual role of retaining and recycling possession is crucial to any side , however .
Of all United ’ s players this season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Harry Maguire and Fred ) for passes completed per-90 with 62.4 while his overall accuracy rate is at 83 percent .
That selfless style has allowed United ’ s attacking players greater freedom in the final third .
In what is a youthful United squad , Matic ’ s experience is invaluable .
The midfielder will turn 32 in August and the fact that the club are willing to extend his deal to three more years suggests he is a positive influence on the dressing room .
That there were no negative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the side adds further evidence to that theory .
As a three-time title winner with Benfica and Chelsea , Matic also has a track record for winning trophies which is what Solskjaer will be hoping his side can do sooner rather than later .

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Manchester United triggered a one-year contract extension in Nemanja Matic’s deal to take the Serbian’s stay at Old Trafford beyond the end of the season and reports suggest he could get another two years bolted on for good measure.
The 31-year-old looked to have been completely frozen out by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the first half of the season but an injury crisis left the United boss with little choice but to turn to Matic to plug holes in his midfield.
Matic has since enjoyed a return to form, emerging as a key figure in the team alongside the similarly rehabilitated Fred during United’s 11-game unbeaten run.
Here are three reasons why he is more important to United than his critics say.
Back four protection
Manchester United have been outstanding defensively recently, keeping nine clean sheets in their last 11 matches across all competitions and conceding only twice during that run. That resilience has coincided with Matic having an extended run in the side, as he has started in seven of those games.
In his 12 Premier League appearances this season, Matic has made 2.2 tackles per-90, marginally short of Scott McTominay (2.3) and Fred (2.4) while he has also averaged 1.3 interceptions. United’s back four has enjoyed more protection over the past couple of months than at any other point in the campaign.
Possession game
Matic has always been a no-thrills type of midfielder, excelling at unglamorous things like winning the ball and distributing it with simple, rather than extravagant passes. That dual role of retaining and recycling possession is crucial to any side, however.
Of all United’s players this season, Matic ranks fourth (behind Paul Pogba, Harry Maguire and Fred) for passes completed per-90 with 62.4 while his overall accuracy rate is at 83 percent. That selfless style has allowed United’s attacking players greater freedom in the final third.
Experience and attitude
In what is a youthful United squad, Matic’s experience is invaluable. The midfielder will turn 32 in August and the fact that the club are willing to extend his deal to three more years suggests he is a positive influence on the dressing room.
That there were no negative noises coming from Matic during his time out of the side adds further evidence to that theory. As a three-time title winner with Benfica and Chelsea, Matic also has a track record for winning trophies which is what Solskjaer will be hoping his side can do sooner rather than later.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Man Utd fans love what former player Memphis Depay did on Twitter

Manchester United fans have called for the club to bring Memphis Depay back to Old Trafford after he was pictured wearing a classic United jersey .
Memphis joined United amid much fanfare for £30.6million from PSV Eindhoven in 2015 , with a reputation as one of football 's most exciting prospects and was handed the iconic No.7 jersey upon his arrival .
However , the Dutchman struggled to live up to the hype in Manchester , only managing to contribute seven goals and six assists in 53 appearances .
After just 18 months Memphis was sold to French side Lyon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone on to realise his potential and develop into a quality forward .
The 26-year-old has even been made Lyon captain , proving how much he has grown as a player and a person since departing Manchester .
Despite the sour end to his time at United , Memphis - who 's currently injured - has remained on good terms with the club and sent fans into a frenzy when he was photoed wearing a retro shirt .
Many supporters have taken it as a message that he still loves the club and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have another opportunity .
You can see a selection of their responses here : United are on the hunt for a new forward in the summer but despite Memphis ' vast improvement , he is expected to be out of action until at least July after suffering a ruptured cruciate ligament - making any potential move extremely unlikely even if United were interested .
Instead , the club are targeting Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho .

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Manchester United fans have called for the club to bring Memphis Depay back to Old Trafford after he was pictured wearing a classic United jersey.
Memphis joined United amid much fanfare for £30.6million from PSV Eindhoven in 2015, with a reputation as one of football's most exciting prospects and was handed the iconic No.7 jersey upon his arrival.
However, the Dutchman struggled to live up to the hype in Manchester, only managing to contribute seven goals and six assists in 53 appearances.
After just 18 months Memphis was sold to French side Lyon for a cut-price fee where has since gone on to realise his potential and develop into a quality forward.
The 26-year-old has even been made Lyon captain, proving how much he has grown as a player and a person since departing Manchester.
Despite the sour end to his time at United, Memphis - who's currently injured - has remained on good terms with the club and sent fans into a frenzy when he was photoed wearing a retro shirt.
Many supporters have taken it as a message that he still loves the club and that he should be brought back to have another opportunity.
You can see a selection of their responses here:
United are on the hunt for a new forward in the summer but despite Memphis' vast improvement, he is expected to be out of action until at least July after suffering a ruptured cruciate ligament - making any potential move extremely unlikely even if United were interested.
United have a buy-back option on Depay but he is not understood to be on their radar, with Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho a preferred target.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Road in north Manchester closed over 'fears it is going to collapse'

A road in north Manchester has been closed off by police over fears it may collapse .
Police arrived on Slack Road in Blackley around 3pm and blocked it off at either end .
Residents say a stretch of the road surface had become unstable to drive over .
One said it had become 'like a fairground ride ' to drive over .
And after the authorities were alerted police came to block it off whilst Manchester City council highways engineers were scrambled .
A town hall spokesman confirmed to the Manchester Evening News it had been closed due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are assessing the cause of the damage and the road will remain closed pending this assessment and necessary repairs '' he added .
Carl Robinson 's partner Sarah Laidler lives close to the damaged stretch which was initially covered with a wheelie bin .
Carl , 37 , said : `` People have buying saying it was dodgy to drive over .
`` One said it was like a fairground round when she went over it .
`` It 's not a sinkhole yet but it looks like it 's pretty close to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure who reported it but quite a few police turned up and blocked it off at either end .
`` They are not allowing anyone near it . ''

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A road in north Manchester has been closed off by police over fears it may collapse.
Police arrived on Slack Road in Blackley around 3pm and blocked it off at either end.
Residents say a stretch of the road surface had become unstable to drive over.
One said it had become 'like a fairground ride' to drive over.
(Image: Carl Robinson)
And after the authorities were alerted police came to block it off whilst Manchester City council highways engineers were scrambled.
A town hall spokesman confirmed to the Manchester Evening News it had been closed due to "subsidence."
"Our engineers are assessing the cause of the damage and the road will remain closed pending this assessment and necessary repairs" he added.
Carl Robinson's partner Sarah Laidler lives close to the damaged stretch which was initially covered with a wheelie bin.
(Image: Carl Robinson)
Carl, 37, said: "People have buying saying it was dodgy to drive over.
"One said it was like a fairground round when she went over it.
"It's not a sinkhole yet but it looks like it's pretty close to caving in,
"We're not sure who reported it but quite a few police turned up and blocked it off at either end.
"They are not allowing anyone near it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Eleven members of 'extremely dangerous' violent burglary gang which stole £1m worth of goods have be

Eleven members of 'extremely dangerous' violent burglary gang which stole £1m worth of goods have been jailed

Eleven members of a violent burglary gang which stole more than £1m worth of goods have been jailed for a total of more than 116 years .
Responsible for 58 raids across five counties , the ruthless collective of specialists and hired hands left a trail of victims and caused £230,000 worth of damage .
They had a particular fondness for cars but also raided homes and businessses .
Three 'core ' members would scout around associates for help , offering a cut of the profits of whatever they nicked .
Wildly ambitious they were `` willing to use violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They attacked police vehicles when chased and did whatever it took to get away .
In one raid a dozen men arrived in a convoy of three stolen cars at Oldham 's Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre on October 25th 2018 .
Armed with axes , and lump hammers , they smashed the entrance doors and the windows of Vodafone and Carphone Warehouse stores and snatched phones worth £38,000 .
The gang used a road block and carried out an axe attack on a GMP vehicle to escape .
Led by career criminal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snared by GMP 's Operation Hansford , run by Oldham police 's Challenger Team .
What nailed the team was `` damning '' phone evidence .
Police were able to piece together who was in the gang from messages between members planning jobs and discussing how to sell on stolen goods .
Manchester Crown Court at Minshull Street , heard how between July 2018 and May 2019 , the gang committed 58 burglary and robbery offences across Greater Manchester , Derbyshire , West and South Yorkshire and Lancashire .
They would target both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to four or five offences a night .
Their haul included high powered vehicles , cash from safes , cigarettes and alcohol .
The biggest car theft was a meticulously planned raid on Stoneacre showroom at Queensway in Rochdale .
At lunchtime on February 26th 2019 Lee Robinson , Clifton McGowan , and convicted car thief , Samuel Locke , entered the showroom saying they wanted to test drive a car .
Robinson had worked at the garage two years earlier .
They asked to drive a Ford Focus ST , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ID .
While the sales person got the key to the car the three men clocked where the keys were stored .
All three went on the test drive , but the sales rep soon realised they were not interested in buying the vehicle .
The gang returned a few days later - at night .
Twenty cars worth £203,600 were stolen and £5,000 damage caused as they struck in the early hours between March 2nd and 3rd .
In total , around £1.5million worth of property was stolen and approximately £230,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ –both commercial and residential .
They used machetes , sledge hammers and crow bars to force entry , and would use the weapons to threaten members of the public and police officers when challenged .
In one incident officers pursued a vehicle for displaying false number plates , unaware that the occupants had just burgled a commercial property where they forced entry by using sledge hammers to smash through a wall .
The offenders stopped the car and two men sprang from the rear passenger seats – wearing Scream masks and smashing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A few days after The Spindles raid the gang struck again at Armstrong 's fish and chip shop in Shaw , Oldham .
Some were detained by police officers at the scene .
But one of the gang then threatened the officers – brandishing an axe - and assisted the offenders to escape .
Two victims - who were out at the time - were alerted via phone to a possible break in at their home in Lea Green Close , Oldham on New Year 's Eve , 2018 .
On returning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the offenders attempting to steal their two cars – an Audi S3 and a Kia Rio .
The offenders struck the female victim with the car door before they fled with both vehicles .
Both of these cars were recovered by police several days later .
However , in an astonishing display of the gang ’ s ruthless use of violence they re-stole the Audi by attacking the recovery truck and threatening both a police officer and the recovery agent with sledgehammers .
Four of the offenders were arrested after a burglary at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yorkshire .
A further nine were arrested during police raids in Oldham , as part of Operation Hansford .
Detective Chief Inspector James Faulkner , of GMP ’ s Oldham division , said : “ This dangerous group of offenders showed blatant disregard for the safety of others as they savagely attacked members of the public as well as police officers and security staff who should have been able to carry out their duties without being threatened and viciously assaulted .
“ Their greed showed no limits as they committed numerous offences across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this type of criminal behaviour and the impact it has on communities should not be underestimated .
`` Their actions caused substantial damage to a number of commercial properties , causing significant inconvenience to business owners and the public , who often depend on the businesses to make an honest living and go about their daily lives .
“ I would like to thank the dedicated officers both in GMP and across other forces who have been committed to bringing these offenders to justice .
I can only hope that today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tempted by crime that this type of behaviour will absolutely not be tolerated.
” Two of the gang will be sentenced in May but he convictions of eleven of them are : Carl Burke , 33 , of Ashton Road , Oldham , pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary ; and conspiracy to steal .
He was jailed for seven years and six months .
Clifton McGowan , 29 , of Oldham Road , Failsworth , pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary ; and conspiracy to steal .
He received a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kieran Daubney , 29 , of Near Birches Parade , Oldham has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary , conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to rob .
Kieran Pollitt , 24 , of Milnrow Precinct , Milnrow , pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary , but was convicted by a jury .
He will be sentenced on May 21st .
Lee Robinson , 36 , of Harewood Drive , Royton , pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was jailed for five years and four months .
Matthew Bowers , 33 , of Carnation Road , Oldham has been sentenced to nine years in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal .
He was also found guilty of conspiracy to rob .
Peter Clarke , 33 , of Elm Road , Oldham has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary .
He was also found guilty of conspiracy to rob Robert Kelsall , 33 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handle stolen goods ; being concerned in supply of class A drugs ; possession with intent to supply class B drugs ; and possession of criminal property .
He was jailed for nine years .
Ryan Catton , 34 , of Rockley Avenue , Barnsley , pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handle stolen goods .
He will be sentenced on May 22nd .
Ryan Stewart , 36 , of Brooklands Drive , Royton has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was also found guilty of robbery and conspiracy to rob .
Samuel Locke , 29 , of Whetstone Hill Lane , Oldham , pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary ; and conspiracy to steal .
He was also convicted of conspiracy to rob .
He was jailed for six years three months .
Steven Anderson , 39 , of Grampian Close , Chadderton has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to rob .
Gareth Robinson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mossley has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle , conspiracy to steal and possession of criminal property .
He was also found guilty of conspiracy to rob .

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Eleven members of a violent burglary gang which stole more than £1m worth of goods have been jailed for a total of more than 116 years.
Responsible for 58 raids across five counties, the ruthless collective of specialists and hired hands left a trail of victims and caused £230,000 worth of damage.
They had a particular fondness for cars but also raided homes and businessses.
Three 'core' members would scout around associates for help, offering a cut of the profits of whatever they nicked.
Wildly ambitious they were "willing to use violence to escape", said police.
They attacked police vehicles when chased and did whatever it took to get away.
In one raid a dozen men arrived in a convoy of three stolen cars at Oldham's Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre on October 25th 2018.
Armed with axes, and lump hammers, they smashed the entrance doors and the windows of Vodafone and Carphone Warehouse stores and snatched phones worth £38,000.
The gang used a road block and carried out an axe attack on a GMP vehicle to escape.
(Image: GMP)
Led by career criminal, Gareth Robinson, the gang was snared by GMP's Operation Hansford, run by Oldham police's Challenger Team.
What nailed the team was "damning" phone evidence. Police were able to piece together who was in the gang from messages between members planning jobs and discussing how to sell on stolen goods.
Manchester Crown Court at Minshull Street, heard how between July 2018 and May 2019, the gang committed 58 burglary and robbery offences across Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, West and South Yorkshire and Lancashire.
They would target both homes and commercial buildings, often committing up to four or five offences a night.
Their haul included high powered vehicles, cash from safes, cigarettes and alcohol.
The biggest car theft was a meticulously planned raid on Stoneacre showroom at Queensway in Rochdale.
At lunchtime on February 26th 2019 Lee Robinson, Clifton McGowan, and convicted car thief, Samuel Locke, entered the showroom saying they wanted to test drive a car.
Robinson had worked at the garage two years earlier.
They asked to drive a Ford Focus ST, with Locke providing his driving licence as proof of ID.
While the sales person got the key to the car the three men clocked where the keys were stored.
(Image: PA)
All three went on the test drive, but the sales rep soon realised they were not interested in buying the vehicle.
The gang returned a few days later - at night. Twenty cars worth £203,600 were stolen and £5,000 damage caused as they struck in the early hours between March 2nd and 3rd.
In total, around £1.5million worth of property was stolen and approximately £230,000 worth of damage was caused to properties –both commercial and residential.
They used machetes, sledge hammers and crow bars to force entry, and would use the weapons to threaten members of the public and police officers when challenged.
In one incident officers pursued a vehicle for displaying false number plates, unaware that the occupants had just burgled a commercial property where they forced entry by using sledge hammers to smash through a wall.
The offenders stopped the car and two men sprang from the rear passenger seats – wearing Scream masks and smashing the windscreen of the police vehicle with sledgehammers.
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A few days after The Spindles raid the gang struck again at Armstrong's fish and chip shop in Shaw, Oldham.
Some were detained by police officers at the scene. But one of the gang then threatened the officers – brandishing an axe - and assisted the offenders to escape.
Two victims - who were out at the time - were alerted via phone to a possible break in at their home in Lea Green Close, Oldham on New Year's Eve, 2018.
On returning to the address, the victims caught the offenders attempting to steal their two cars – an Audi S3 and a Kia Rio.
The offenders struck the female victim with the car door before they fled with both vehicles.
Both of these cars were recovered by police several days later.
However, in an astonishing display of the gang’s ruthless use of violence they re-stole the Audi by attacking the recovery truck and threatening both a police officer and the recovery agent with sledgehammers.
Four of the offenders were arrested after a burglary at a Co-op in Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. A further nine were arrested during police raids in Oldham, as part of Operation Hansford.
(Image: Mark Waugh)
Detective Chief Inspector James Faulkner, of GMP’s Oldham division, said: “This dangerous group of offenders showed blatant disregard for the safety of others as they savagely attacked members of the public as well as police officers and security staff who should have been able to carry out their duties without being threatened and viciously assaulted.
“Their greed showed no limits as they committed numerous offences across the north, and the severity of this type of criminal behaviour and the impact it has on communities should not be underestimated.
"Their actions caused substantial damage to a number of commercial properties, causing significant inconvenience to business owners and the public, who often depend on the businesses to make an honest living and go about their daily lives.
“I would like to thank the dedicated officers both in GMP and across other forces who have been committed to bringing these offenders to justice. I can only hope that today’s result serves as an example to those tempted by crime that this type of behaviour will absolutely not be tolerated.”
Two of the gang will be sentenced in May but he convictions of eleven of them are:
Carl Burke , 33, of Ashton Road, Oldham, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary; and conspiracy to steal. He was jailed for seven years and six months.
(Image: GMP)
Clifton McGowan , 29, of Oldham Road, Failsworth, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary; and conspiracy to steal. He received a sentence of six years and three months.
(Image: GMP)
Kieran Daubney , 29, of Near Birches Parade, Oldham has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary, conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to rob.
(Image: GMP)
Kieran Pollitt , 24, of Milnrow Precinct, Milnrow, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary, but was convicted by a jury. He will be sentenced on May 21st.
(Image: GMP)
Lee Robinson , 36, of Harewood Drive, Royton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary; and conspiracy to steal. He was jailed for five years and four months.
(Image: GMP)
Matthew Bowers , 33, of Carnation Road, Oldham has been sentenced to nine years in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal. He was also found guilty of conspiracy to rob.
(Image: GMP)
Peter Clarke , 33, of Elm Road, Oldham has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. He was also found guilty of conspiracy to rob
(Image: GMP)
Robert Kelsall, 33, of Timperley Close, Fitton Hill, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handle stolen goods; being concerned in supply of class A drugs; possession with intent to supply class B drugs; and possession of criminal property. He was jailed for nine years.
(Image: GMP)
Ryan Catton , 34, of Rockley Avenue, Barnsley, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handle stolen goods. He will be sentenced on May 22nd.
(Image: GMP)
Ryan Stewart , 36, of Brooklands Drive, Royton has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal. He was also found guilty of robbery and conspiracy to rob.
(Image: GMP)
Samuel Locke , 29, of Whetstone Hill Lane, Oldham, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary; and conspiracy to steal. He was also convicted of conspiracy to rob. He was jailed for six years three months.
(Image: GMP)
Steven Anderson , 39, of Grampian Close, Chadderton has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to rob.
(Image: GMP)
Gareth Robinson , 29, of Border Mill Fold, Mossley has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle, conspiracy to steal and possession of criminal property. He was also found guilty of conspiracy to rob.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Police seal off streets after man seriously injured

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a police incident in Bolton .
Officers were called @ @ @ @ @ Johnson Fold , at about 4.45pm this afternoon ( Monday , March 23 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ hospital in an ambulance .
Police say he has suffered serious injuries .
Pictures from @ @ @ @ @ police presence at the junction with Montserrat Road .
A cordon is in place , @ @ @ @ @ seen landing on a nearby patch of grass .
A number of roads have been @ @ @ @ @ emergency services deal are at the scene .
The exact nature of the incident is @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said : `` We were called to an incident on @ @ @ @ @ at about 4.45pm .
`` We received a call from a member of the public @ @ @ @ @ has been located and taken to hospital with serious injuries .
Follow the latest updates @ @ @ @ @ the scene below .

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A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a police incident in Bolton.
Officers were called to Gargrave Avenue, in Johnson Fold, at about 4.45pm this afternoon (Monday, March 23).
A man was taken to hospital in an ambulance. Police say he has suffered serious injuries.
Pictures from the scene show a large police presence at the junction with Montserrat Road.
A cordon is in place, while an air ambulance was seen landing on a nearby patch of grass.
A number of roads have been closed in the area while emergency services deal are at the scene.
The exact nature of the incident is not yet known.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "We were called to an incident on Gargrave Avenue, Bolton, at about 4.45pm.
"We received a call from a member of the public.
"A male adult has been located and taken to hospital with serious injuries.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
Follow the latest updates as they came in from the scene below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Market Street looks like normal Monday as people queue for banks and food stalls

As people queued outside banks and stopped off to buy food from stalls , it could have been a normal Monday on Market Street .
Except it is not a normal Monday , or at least it should n't feel like one .
While the government refused to rule out tougher action to tackle the spread of coronavirus , some people in Manchester continued to ignore advice to stay indoors .
Pictures show dozens of people queueing closely together for Santander , after the bank implemented a one in , one out rule .
Others attempted to keep their distance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fast food stall along Market Street .
As other parts of Manchester city centre looked eerily quiet , Piccadilly Gardens was busy with people basking in the lunchtime sun .
It comes after crowds of people flocked to parks , markets , and beauty spots over the weekend , prompting anger .
In Rochdale , Hollingworth Lake was closed on Sunday following an 'extraordinarily large ' number of visitors .
And in Wigan , visitor numbers were restricted to what the council described as 'key parks ' including Haigh Hall and Pennington Flash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dovestones Reservoir in Saddleworth , prompting police to issue a warning to drivers .
Boris Johnson is now facing repeated calls to order a widespread lock down , in line with many other countries across Europe .
The Prime Minister said he will 'think very actively ' about whether to restrict movement altogether , as the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise .
An official spokesperson for Downing Street confirmed that further measures could be put in place if data showed that people were not following social distancing guidance .
Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message is clear , people should stay at home if possible .
`` This will save lives , protect the vulnerable and support the NHS . ''
Health secretary Matt Hancock also called for people to take social distancing measures seriously .
Speaking on BBC Radio 4 , Mr Hancock said he did not know why some people were ignoring the Government ’ s advice .
`` It ’ s very selfish , ” he said .
`` The NHS is doing everything it can and preparing for the spread of this virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metres of others who they don ’ t live with then they ’ re helping to spread the virus – and the consequences of that costs lives and it means that , for everyone , this will go on for longer.
” There are now more than 5,600 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and 289 people have died after contracting the disease .

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As people queued outside banks and stopped off to buy food from stalls, it could have been a normal Monday on Market Street.
Except it is not a normal Monday, or at least it shouldn't feel like one.
While the government refused to rule out tougher action to tackle the spread of coronavirus, some people in Manchester continued to ignore advice to stay indoors.
Pictures show dozens of people queueing closely together for Santander, after the bank implemented a one in, one out rule.
Others attempted to keep their distance as they waited in line at a fast food stall along Market Street.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
As other parts of Manchester city centre looked eerily quiet, Piccadilly Gardens was busy with people basking in the lunchtime sun.
It comes after crowds of people flocked to parks, markets, and beauty spots over the weekend, prompting anger.
In Rochdale, Hollingworth Lake was closed on Sunday following an 'extraordinarily large' number of visitors.
And in Wigan, visitor numbers were restricted to what the council described as 'key parks' including Haigh Hall and Pennington Flash.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Cars also lined country lanes at Dovestones Reservoir in Saddleworth, prompting police to issue a warning to drivers.
Boris Johnson is now facing repeated calls to order a widespread lock down, in line with many other countries across Europe.
The Prime Minister said he will 'think very actively' about whether to restrict movement altogether, as the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise.
An official spokesperson for Downing Street confirmed that further measures could be put in place if data showed that people were not following social distancing guidance.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Boris Johnson's spokesperson said: "Our message is clear, people should stay at home if possible.
"This will save lives, protect the vulnerable and support the NHS."
Health secretary Matt Hancock also called for people to take social distancing measures seriously.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4, Mr Hancock said he did not know why some people were ignoring the Government’s advice.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"It’s very selfish,” he said.
"The NHS is doing everything it can and preparing for the spread of this virus.
"If people go within two metres of others who they don’t live with then they’re helping to spread the virus – and the consequences of that costs lives and it means that, for everyone, this will go on for longer.”
There are now more than 5,600 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and 289 people have died after contracting the disease.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--All British travellers should return to the UK now urges Foreign Secretary

All British travellers who live in the UK have been told to return home immediately .
The Foreign Secretary , Dominic Raab , is `` strongly urging '' British residents to come home - while commercial flights are still available .
International travel is becoming increasingly limited with the further closure of air routes , land borders and domestic restrictions .
All travellers and holiday makers who are currently abroad have been advised to contact their tour operator immediately .
It comes a week after the Foreign Office ( FCO ) advised against all but essential international travel , initially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that further closure to air routes may come in the next 48 hours , possibly without notice .
Some British tourists abroad are already facing difficulty returning to the UK because of current travel restrictions .
The FCO said they are working around the clock to support all British travellers to ensure they can return to the UK .
The latest announcement comes as the Government threatened tighter measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 .
In a statement , Mr Raab said : `` We are strongly urging UK travellers overseas to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still commercial routes to do so .
`` Around the world , more airline are suspending flights and more airports are closing , some without any notice .
`` Where commercial routes do n't exist , our staff are working round the clock to give advice and support to UK nationals .
`` If you are on holiday abroad the time to come home is now while you still can . ''
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps added : `` This is a very difficult time for British Citizens travelling overseas , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We 're in close contact with airlines , who are working tirelessly to ensure British citizens travelling overseas can safely return to the UK .
`` We are also working closely with other government departments , including the FCO to ensure airlines are able to operate to bring people back home . ''
NHS England announced a further 46 deaths relating to coronavirus in the last 24 hours , bringing the death toll in England to 303 .
They said in a statement : “ A further 46 people who tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have died , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 303 .
“ Patients were aged between 47 and 105 years old and all had underlying health conditions .

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All British travellers who live in the UK have been told to return home immediately.
The Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, is "strongly urging" British residents to come home - while commercial flights are still available.
International travel is becoming increasingly limited with the further closure of air routes, land borders and domestic restrictions.
All travellers and holiday makers who are currently abroad have been advised to contact their tour operator immediately.
It comes a week after the Foreign Office (FCO) advised against all but essential international travel, initially for 30 days.
The FCO warned that further closure to air routes may come in the next 48 hours, possibly without notice.
(Image: PA)
Some British tourists abroad are already facing difficulty returning to the UK because of current travel restrictions.
The FCO said they are working around the clock to support all British travellers to ensure they can return to the UK.
The latest announcement comes as the Government threatened tighter measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
In a statement, Mr Raab said: "We are strongly urging UK travellers overseas to return home now where and while there are still commercial routes to do so.
"Around the world, more airline are suspending flights and more airports are closing, some without any notice.
"Where commercial routes don't exist, our staff are working round the clock to give advice and support to UK nationals.
"If you are on holiday abroad the time to come home is now while you still can."
(Image: Sam Evans)
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps added: "This is a very difficult time for British Citizens travelling overseas, or those with families and loved ones abroad.
"We're in close contact with airlines, who are working tirelessly to ensure British citizens travelling overseas can safely return to the UK.
"We are also working closely with other government departments, including the FCO to ensure airlines are able to operate to bring people back home."
NHS England announced a further 46 deaths relating to coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll in England to 303.
They said in a statement: “A further 46 people who tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 303.
“Patients were aged between 47 and 105 years old and all had underlying health conditions.
“Their families have been informed."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Huge emergency services response to moorland blaze 'a mile long'

Fire crews have launched a major response after a moorland blaze broke out this afternoon .
At least 20 fire engines and specialist units including a drone and command support are attending the incident at Deer Hill reservoir by Marsden moor , just north of Saddleworth Moors .
The first emergency call came in at 12.30pm today .
In a press release , West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighers are now battling a 'firefront ' that is around a mile long .
It is believed to have been caused by a landowner carrying out 'controlled burning ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by what has happened considering the strain emergency services are already under due to the coronavirus pandemic , and the damage caused by the Saddleworth Moors wildfires in 2018 .
The Fire Service is now strongly urging landlowners to cease controlled burning and asking anyone using the moors to be extra vigilant not to start a fire accidentally .
Last year , the Fire Service and partners launched the Be Moor Aware campaign and Bradford , Calderdale and Kirklees councils brought in Public Space Protection Orders banning barbecues on moorland and other open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith said : `` We are disappointed to see what has happened today which could so easily have been avoided and we urge landowners to stop controlled burning with immediate effect .
`` Controlled burning can easily spread and tackling the consequences takes up a huge amount of the Fire Service 's time and resources - moorland fires can quite literally go on for miles and days .
`` We are currently trying to focus our resources on supporting the national effort to respond to the coronavirus and this is unhelpful to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effort to contact landowners over the forthcoming days to reiterate this message .
`` These are unprecedented times and we require our resources to support communities and help the vulnerable rather than having firefighters tied up for days on the moors undertaking this kind of arduous work .
`` It is not where we want to be focusing our energies at this time , which we are sure people will understand .
`` Members of the public who are going onto the moorland for some fresh air and a walk should also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accidentally .
`` Alongside partners , we started a public awareness campaign last year called Be Moor Aware , following widespread moorland fires across the region and all of our advice from that campaign still stands .
`` We trust that you will take this advice seriously , not only to protect the moorland , but also to help protect your communities at this difficult time . ''

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Fire crews have launched a major response after a moorland blaze broke out this afternoon.
At least 20 fire engines and specialist units including a drone and command support are attending the incident at Deer Hill reservoir by Marsden moor, just north of Saddleworth Moors.
The first emergency call came in at 12.30pm today.
In a press release, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighers are now battling a 'firefront' that is around a mile long.
It is believed to have been caused by a landowner carrying out 'controlled burning'.
Fire bosses said they were 'disappointed' by what has happened considering the strain emergency services are already under due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the damage caused by the Saddleworth Moors wildfires in 2018.
(Image: West Yorks Fire and Rescue Service)
The Fire Service is now strongly urging landlowners to cease controlled burning and asking anyone using the moors to be extra vigilant not to start a fire accidentally.
Last year, the Fire Service and partners launched the Be Moor Aware campaign and Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees councils brought in Public Space Protection Orders banning barbecues on moorland and other open spaces.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Nick Smith said: "We are disappointed to see what has happened today which could so easily have been avoided and we urge landowners to stop controlled burning with immediate effect.
"Controlled burning can easily spread and tackling the consequences takes up a huge amount of the Fire Service's time and resources - moorland fires can quite literally go on for miles and days.
"We are currently trying to focus our resources on supporting the national effort to respond to the coronavirus and this is unhelpful to use.
"We will be making every effort to contact landowners over the forthcoming days to reiterate this message.
(Image: West Yorks Fire and Rescue Service)
"These are unprecedented times and we require our resources to support communities and help the vulnerable rather than having firefighters tied up for days on the moors undertaking this kind of arduous work.
"It is not where we want to be focusing our energies at this time, which we are sure people will understand.
"Members of the public who are going onto the moorland for some fresh air and a walk should also be extra vigilant not to start a fire accidentally.
"Alongside partners, we started a public awareness campaign last year called Be Moor Aware, following widespread moorland fires across the region and all of our advice from that campaign still stands.
"We trust that you will take this advice seriously, not only to protect the moorland, but also to help protect your communities at this difficult time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Man United great Ferdinand explains what makes Mason Greenwood priceless

Rio Ferdinand says Mason Greenwood ’ s confident attitude is a priceless asset for the Manchester United first team .
The teenage forward has enjoyed a breakthrough season at United and has been a regular in match day squads under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Greenwood only made his debut for United last season but has taken the Premier League by storm with five goals during his first full league season in the senior side .
The 18-year-old shone for United at youth level but has surprised many with the manner in which he has adapted to his promotion to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Greenwood 's future at the club , and thinks his attitude is the key factor which gives him an advantage .
“ Have you seen what this kid is doing ?
!
” Ferdinand said of Greenwood during an Instagram Q & A on Monday .
“ Left and right foot .
If you said to him take a free-kick please .
In his own mind he is saying to himself ‘ do they want it on my right or my left foot ?
’ That is the kind of conversations he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Left foot , right foot , bang .
The ball is hitting the back of the net , that is how he moves .
I have seen this kid since he was very young and I have heard people talking about him at the club .
Every level he has gone into , that is the key , every level he has played he has looked unfazed and stepped up to it easily .
Like with pure , pure ease .
He has just done it .
“ He just looks around ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m meant to be here.
’ That is the vibe I get from him .
You can ’ t put a price on that , that cold-hearted calm confidence is just mad .
”

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Rio Ferdinand says Mason Greenwood’s confident attitude is a priceless asset for the Manchester United first team.
The teenage forward has enjoyed a breakthrough season at United and has been a regular in match day squads under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Greenwood only made his debut for United last season but has taken the Premier League by storm with five goals during his first full league season in the senior side.
The 18-year-old shone for United at youth level but has surprised many with the manner in which he has adapted to his promotion to the first team.
Ferdinand is understandably excited about Greenwood's future at the club, and thinks his attitude is the key factor which gives him an advantage.
“Have you seen what this kid is doing?!” Ferdinand said of Greenwood during an Instagram Q&A on Monday.
“Left and right foot. If you said to him take a free-kick please. In his own mind he is saying to himself ‘do they want it on my right or my left foot?’ That is the kind of conversations he is having in his head.
“Left foot, right foot, bang. The ball is hitting the back of the net, that is how he moves. I have seen this kid since he was very young and I have heard people talking about him at the club. Every level he has gone into, that is the key, every level he has played he has looked unfazed and stepped up to it easily. Like with pure, pure ease. He has just done it.
“He just looks around ‘Old Trafford? This is me, I’m meant to be here.’ That is the vibe I get from him. You can’t put a price on that, that cold-hearted calm confidence is just mad.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Phil Foden's Man City value - with youngster among Europe's best

Manchester City may not have had the Premier League season they were hoping for , but the emergence of some means the future appears bright .
City have a star-studded side but some have called for them to freshen up a squad that has , at times , looked stale this campaign .
Perhaps the freshening-up is already at their doorstep with Phil Foden potentially leading the way .
The young Englishman has long been touted to be David Silva ’ s replacement and given how the Spaniard is leaving at the end of the season , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t just a City fan ’ s wishful thinking , however , as he is one of four English players to make CIES Football Observatory ’ s ten most valuable players born on or after the year 2000 .
The remaining players are Manchester United ’ s Mason Greenwood , Chelsea ’ s Callum Hudson-Odoi and Borussia Dortmund ’ s Jadon Sancho - so is clearly among the right type of footballer .
Foden came in at 9th place with a value of €50m as he continues to attempt to cement his place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only a matter of time before the Academy product becomes a key player for his side so it ’ d be no surprise to see his value rise even further .
Level with United ’ s Greenwood , who was also valued at €50m , Foden can aim to be City ’ s pride for the foreseeable future should he continue his development successfully .
A boyhood fan of the club , as well , Foden has that affinity that could see him become a firm hero at the Etihad .
Foden has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competitions this season , so he hasn ’ t necessarily been starved of action , but he will need more to continue on his upward curve .
His three goals and seven assists mean he has a direct goal involvement at just over 100 minutes , making an impact every other match .
There ’ s plenty to suggest Foden ’ s on the right track so it ’ s just a matter of patience .
Sancho ’ s value of 198.5million euros is almost twice that of the second-highest valued young player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 101million euros .
Hudson-Odoi ( €72m ) and Mason Greenwood ( €50m ) are the other English players who make up the list .

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Manchester City may not have had the Premier League season they were hoping for, but the emergence of some means the future appears bright.
City have a star-studded side but some have called for them to freshen up a squad that has, at times, looked stale this campaign.
Perhaps the freshening-up is already at their doorstep with Phil Foden potentially leading the way.
The young Englishman has long been touted to be David Silva’s replacement and given how the Spaniard is leaving at the end of the season, it’s now or never.
Foden isn’t just a City fan’s wishful thinking, however, as he is one of four English players to make CIES Football Observatory’s ten most valuable players born on or after the year 2000.
The remaining players are Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood, Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi and Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho - so is clearly among the right type of footballer.
Foden came in at 9th place with a value of €50m as he continues to attempt to cement his place in the starting XI.
It seems only a matter of time before the Academy product becomes a key player for his side so it’d be no surprise to see his value rise even further.
Level with United’s Greenwood, who was also valued at €50m, Foden can aim to be City’s pride for the foreseeable future should he continue his development successfully.
A boyhood fan of the club, as well, Foden has that affinity that could see him become a firm hero at the Etihad.
Foden has played just over 1,000 minutes across all competitions this season, so he hasn’t necessarily been starved of action, but he will need more to continue on his upward curve.
His three goals and seven assists mean he has a direct goal involvement at just over 100 minutes, making an impact every other match.
There’s plenty to suggest Foden’s on the right track so it’s just a matter of patience.
Sancho’s value of 198.5million euros is almost twice that of the second-highest valued young player, Erling Haaland who is valued at 101million euros. Hudson-Odoi (€72m) and Mason Greenwood (€50m) are the other English players who make up the list.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--First coronavirus death confirmed at Royal Bolton Hospital

The first death from coronavirus has been reported at Royal Bolton Hospital .
A man in his late 70s , who had tested positive for the virus and was being cared for at the hospital , died last week .
Hospital bosses say he was suffering from underlying health conditions .
A spokesperson for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust spokesperson said : “ Sadly , we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at Royal Bolton Hospital , and had tested positive for COVID-19 , has died .
“ The patient , who died , was in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Our thoughts and condolences are with his family at this difficult and distressing time.
” The victim is one of four further people to have died in Greater Manchester after contracting coronavirus .
NHS England announced a further 46 deaths in the last 24 hours bringing the death toll in England to 303 .
As well as the Bolton victim , three patients have also died in Salford .
All patients were between the ages of 47 and 105 and had underlying health conditions , the NHS said .
The MEN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Greater Manchester area is now 12 - five in Salford , one in Bolton , one in Wythenshawe , two in Tameside and three in North Manchester .
At least 146 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Greater Manchester , including 17 in Bolton .

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The first death from coronavirus has been reported at Royal Bolton Hospital.
A man in his late 70s, who had tested positive for the virus and was being cared for at the hospital, died last week.
Hospital bosses say he was suffering from underlying health conditions.
A spokesperson for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust spokesperson said: “Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at Royal Bolton Hospital, and had tested positive for COVID-19, has died.
“The patient, who died, was in his late 70s and had underlying health conditions.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with his family at this difficult and distressing time.”
The victim is one of four further people to have died in Greater Manchester after contracting coronavirus.
NHS England announced a further 46 deaths in the last 24 hours bringing the death toll in England to 303.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
As well as the Bolton victim, three patients have also died in Salford.
All patients were between the ages of 47 and 105 and had underlying health conditions, the NHS said.
The MEN understands that the total number of deaths in the Greater Manchester area is now 12 - five in Salford, one in Bolton, one in Wythenshawe, two in Tameside and three in North Manchester.
At least 146 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Greater Manchester, including 17 in Bolton.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Elderly care services cancelled in Bolton as lockdown take effect

Council services for the elderly , the disabled and children have shut as the national lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus takes effect .
Business rates payments will not be collected and council tax debt recovery has been suspended for three months .
A Bolton Council spokesman said : “ Due to the nature and scale of the situation , we are making decisions on a daily basis as things evolve .
`` We are doing this through our Incident Management Team that has been established .
`` Our decisions are being taken to ensure the safety of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , learning disability and mental health day care services are closed until further notice as are respite services for adults and older people .
But assisted living facilities at Laburnum Lodge , Darley Court and Wilfred Gere will stay open as will the integrated equipment stores and independent living service .
Adult social work teams are refocusing their services on critical activity and safeguarding .
Youth and play services delivered by the council have been stood down until further notice .
This includes all open access sessions as well as childcare provision and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and play service for disabled children and young people .
As time goes on , some targeted provision to support the most vulnerable may be provided .
Following the latest government guidance on social distancing , the council also decided yesterday to close all parks and libraries until further notice .
Recovery action on all council debts , including for prior years , has been suspended for three months .
A council spokesman said : “ Staff will be working to proactively ensure residents get access to a range of financial support including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council Tax Support and Local Welfare Provision .
“ The authority will also ensure that its Council Tax Support Scheme continually changes to reflect changes in national benefits through the council ’ s discretionary schemes.
” Bolton companies entitled to the extended 100 per cent rates reliefs will no longer be required to pay their business rates bill for 2020/21 .
Therefore direct debits due for these businesses on April 1 will not be claimed .
The local authority will agree special payment arrangements with all other businesses who contact the council , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 1 and spreading the remaining instalments over the rest of the year .
A council spokesman said : “ We will encourage those business to contact us again in June if they will have difficulty with the July instalment .
“ As with residents , all recovery action against businesses , including for prior years , has been suspended for 12 weeks.
” The council is also working closely with the government to enable speedy implementation of the measures announced for businesses and residents over the last few weeks The Chancellor set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures to support public services , people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19 .
This includes a package of measures to support businesses including : • A 12-month business rates holiday for all retail , hospitality and leisure businesses in England • Small business grant funding of £10,000 for all business in receipt of small business rate relief or rural rate relief • Grant funding of £25,000 for retail , hospitality and leisure businesses with property with a rateable value between £15,000 and £51,000 • The Coronavirus Business Interruption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £5 million for SMEs through the British Business Bank • A new lending facility from the Bank of England to help support liquidity among larger firms , helping them bridge coronavirus disruption to their cash flows through loans Further information can be found on the Government website .
The council is waiting for confirmation from the Government as to how the grant scheme for businesses will work .
When this information is known this will be published , together with details of how to apply , on www.businessbolton.org .
For more information on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton Council contact centre on 01204 333 333 .

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Council services for the elderly, the disabled and children have shut as the national lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus takes effect.
Business rates payments will not be collected and council tax debt recovery has been suspended for three months.
A Bolton Council spokesman said: “Due to the nature and scale of the situation, we are making decisions on a daily basis as things evolve.
"We are doing this through our Incident Management Team that has been established.
"Our decisions are being taken to ensure the safety of our staff and our residents.”
Older adults, learning disability and mental health day care services are closed until further notice as are respite services for adults and older people.
But assisted living facilities at Laburnum Lodge, Darley Court and Wilfred Gere will stay open as will the integrated equipment stores and independent living service.
Adult social work teams are refocusing their services on critical activity and safeguarding.
Youth and play services delivered by the council have been stood down until further notice.
This includes all open access sessions as well as childcare provision and short breaks provision delivered by the youth and play service for disabled children and young people.
As time goes on, some targeted provision to support the most vulnerable may be provided.
Following the latest government guidance on social distancing, the council also decided yesterday to close all parks and libraries until further notice.
Recovery action on all council debts, including for prior years, has been suspended for three months.
A council spokesman said: “Staff will be working to proactively ensure residents get access to a range of financial support including Housing Benefit, Discretionary Housing Payments, Council Tax Support and Local Welfare Provision.
“The authority will also ensure that its Council Tax Support Scheme continually changes to reflect changes in national benefits through the council’s discretionary schemes.”
Bolton companies entitled to the extended 100 per cent rates reliefs will no longer be required to pay their business rates bill for 2020/21.
Therefore direct debits due for these businesses on April 1 will not be claimed.
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The local authority will agree special payment arrangements with all other businesses who contact the council, initially delaying the first instalment due to July 1 and spreading the remaining instalments over the rest of the year.
A council spokesman said: “We will encourage those business to contact us again in June if they will have difficulty with the July instalment.
“As with residents, all recovery action against businesses, including for prior years, has been suspended for 12 weeks.”
The council is also working closely with the government to enable speedy implementation of the measures announced for businesses and residents over the last few weeks
The Chancellor set out a package of temporary and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19.
This includes a package of measures to support businesses including:
A Statutory Sick Pay relief package for SMEs
A 12-month business rates holiday for all retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England
Small business grant funding of £10,000 for all business in receipt of small business rate relief or rural rate relief
Grant funding of £25,000 for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses with property with a rateable value between £15,000 and £51,000
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme offering loans of up to £5 million for SMEs through the British Business Bank
A new lending facility from the Bank of England to help support liquidity among larger firms, helping them bridge coronavirus disruption to their cash flows through loans
The HMRC Time To Pay Scheme
Further information can be found on the Government website.
The council is waiting for confirmation from the Government as to how the grant scheme for businesses will work.
When this information is known this will be published, together with details of how to apply, on www.businessbolton.org.
For more information on support for Bolton businesses, call the Bolton Council contact centre on 01204 333 333.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Man City player Raheem Sterling asked about possible Liverpool FC return

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling revealed his love for former side Liverpool after he was asked whether he would consider a return to the Anfield club in the future .
The 25-year-old moved to Merseyside at the age of 15 and quickly rose through the youth ranks to make his debut for the club under Brendan Rodgers in 2012 .
His £50million move to City was completed in 2015 as he became the most expensive English player in history at the time .
Sterling is regularly booed whenever he returns to Anfield but the England international revealed he still loves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporters .
The City star was asked during a Q & A session on Instagram whether he would return to Liverpool one day and replied : “ Would I ever go back to Liverpool ?
To be honest with you , I love Liverpool .
“ Don ’ t get it twisted , they are always in my heart .
It ’ s a team that has done a lot for me growing up . ''
Sterling ’ s decision to move to the Etihad has been justified by two Premier League trophies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heading to Merseyside when the season is eventually completed .
Earlier this month , the winger told his former side to expect a reaction from the Blues next year .
He said : “ I would n't say we let it [ the title ] go too easily .
In our first season [ winning the league under Pep Guardiola ] we scored a lot of late goals and we kind of built momentum throughout the season and this season we 've had little decisions that go against you .
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`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we 've been slacking and we have n't kept our standards that we know we can keep .
From now until the end of the season we need to try and win every single game and whatever happens , happens .
“ We won the league twice in a row .
They 're winning the league at this moment in time but I 'm pretty sure , come the end of the season , when our boys go away and come back again , we 'll be very hurt - if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 'll be up and running next season , for sure . ''

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Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling revealed his love for former side Liverpool after he was asked whether he would consider a return to the Anfield club in the future.
The 25-year-old moved to Merseyside at the age of 15 and quickly rose through the youth ranks to make his debut for the club under Brendan Rodgers in 2012.
His £50million move to City was completed in 2015 as he became the most expensive English player in history at the time.
Sterling is regularly booed whenever he returns to Anfield but the England international revealed he still loves the club despite the bad blood with supporters.
The City star was asked during a Q&A session on Instagram whether he would return to Liverpool one day and replied: “Would I ever go back to Liverpool? To be honest with you, I love Liverpool.
“Don’t get it twisted, they are always in my heart. It’s a team that has done a lot for me growing up."
Sterling’s decision to move to the Etihad has been justified by two Premier League trophies but the crown looks certain to be heading to Merseyside when the season is eventually completed.
Earlier this month, the winger told his former side to expect a reaction from the Blues next year.
He said: “I wouldn't say we let it [the title] go too easily. In our first season [winning the league under Pep Guardiola] we scored a lot of late goals and we kind of built momentum throughout the season and this season we've had little decisions that go against you.
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"They (Liverpool) have been consistent and we've been slacking and we haven't kept our standards that we know we can keep. From now until the end of the season we need to try and win every single game and whatever happens, happens.
“We won the league twice in a row. They're winning the league at this moment in time but I'm pretty sure, come the end of the season, when our boys go away and come back again, we'll be very hurt - if they do pick up the league - and we'll be up and running next season, for sure."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--All recycling centres and tips across Greater Manchester to close

All recycling centres and tips in Greater Manchester have been closed after the government announced a UK-wide lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus .
The centres will remain closed ‘ until further notice ’ , Recycle for Greater Manchester announced .
On Monday evening , Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that strict measures would be introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus .
People will only be allowed to leave their homes for one form of exercise , to go shopping for essentials , to provide care for a vulnerable person or to get to and from work when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invited to see their friends of family they do not live with is urged to say no .
It means that places like recycling centres will not remain open .
An announcement was made on the Recycle for Greater Manchester website .
It read : “ Following on from the Prime Minister ’ s announcement on March 23 , all Recycling Centres are closed until further notice .
Please stay at home.
” Residents are urged to check their local council ’ s website for up to date information about how the announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Manchester City Council website , food and garden recycling bins will be collected every two weeks instead of every week .
All other collections remain unaffected .
A post on the Bolton Council website says : “ At this stage priority will be given to the collection of grey bins , food waste containers and green bins .
Recycling bins will be emptied where possible so please continue to present all bins on the appropriate collection day .
If your bins are not emptied please take them back onto your property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we will not be able to return for any that have not been emptied.
” The Bury Council website says they are ‘ unable to carry out as many collections as usual ’ .
It says : “ Brown bin collections are cancelled this week ( 23-27 March ) and next ( 30 March to 3 April ) while we prioritise emptying grey , green and blue bins instead.
” The Oldham Council website asks residents not to place any garden waste out for collection .
They are urged to use green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The website adds : “ Place all bins out for collection as normal .
Should we not collect your bin on its scheduled collection day please take it back onto your property and put it out again on your next collection day.
” People in Rochdale are being urged to put out their bins as normal .
“ If we ’ re not able to collect your bin on its scheduled collection day please take it back onto your property and put it out again on your next collection day ” , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should put their bins out as normal .
The website states : “ The Coronavirus has had an impact on our waste and recycling service .
Our staff will attempt to carry out as many collections as possible with priority given to grey , black and blue bins .
We will not be collecting green bins until further notice .
Leave existing waste in the bin .
”

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All recycling centres and tips in Greater Manchester have been closed after the government announced a UK-wide lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus.
The centres will remain closed ‘until further notice’, Recycle for Greater Manchester announced.
On Monday evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that strict measures would be introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus.
People will only be allowed to leave their homes for one form of exercise, to go shopping for essentials, to provide care for a vulnerable person or to get to and from work when it is necessary.
Anyone who is invited to see their friends of family they do not live with is urged to say no.
It means that places like recycling centres will not remain open.
An announcement was made on the Recycle for Greater Manchester website.
It read: “Following on from the Prime Minister’s announcement on March 23, all Recycling Centres are closed until further notice. Please stay at home.”
Residents are urged to check their local council’s website for up to date information about how the announcement would impact collections from homes.
Manchester
According to the Manchester City Council website, food and garden recycling bins will be collected every two weeks instead of every week. All other collections remain unaffected.
Bolton
A post on the Bolton Council website says: “At this stage priority will be given to the collection of grey bins, food waste containers and green bins. Recycling bins will be emptied where possible so please continue to present all bins on the appropriate collection day. If your bins are not emptied please take them back onto your property until your next scheduled collection day, as we will not be able to return for any that have not been emptied.”
Bury
The Bury Council website says they are ‘unable to carry out as many collections as usual’.
It says: “Brown bin collections are cancelled this week (23-27 March) and next (30 March to 3 April) while we prioritise emptying grey, green and blue bins instead.”
Oldham
The Oldham Council website asks residents not to place any garden waste out for collection. They are urged to use green bins and caddies for food waste only.
The website adds: “Place all bins out for collection as normal. Should we not collect your bin on its scheduled collection day please take it back onto your property and put it out again on your next collection day.”
Rochdale
People in Rochdale are being urged to put out their bins as normal. “If we’re not able to collect your bin on its scheduled collection day please take it back onto your property and put it out again on your next collection day”, the website says.
Stockport
People in Stockport should put their bins out as normal.
Tameside
For information, visit https://public.tameside.gov.uk/forms/bin-dates.asp
Trafford
The website states: “The Coronavirus has had an impact on our waste and recycling service. Our staff will attempt to carry out as many collections as possible with priority given to grey, black and blue bins. We will not be collecting green bins until further notice. Leave existing waste in the bin.”
Wigan
For information, visit: https://apps.wigan.gov.uk/MyNeighbourhood/
Salford
For information, visit: https://www.salford.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/bin-collection-days/


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-24--Roy Keane explains why he was never happy at Manchester United

Roy Keane has revealed that his determined mindset at Manchester United meant that he could n't relax and was `` never happy '' .
The former United captain was speaking alongside ex teammate Gary Neville on Sky Sports ' Monday Night Football retro version in which they analysed an old game .
Neville , speaking about United 's 6-1 victory over Arsenal in the 2000/01 season began by explaining how that victory told Sir Alex Ferguson 's squad they would be title winners that year .
But Keane responded by revealing his own mentality , which was never to ease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Believe it or not , I ’ m going to disagree with Gary , ” Keane said .
“ I didn ’ t fall for that at all , throughout my career I never thought that anything was easy .
We made it look easy at the end , but that was because we worked really hard .
“ Even when you were 10 or 13 points clear and people say it felt like the league was won , I never felt that way , it wasn ’ t in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit relaxed when we were so far clear , but I felt I couldn ’ t relax .
I couldn ’ t think that way , that was my mindset and I was never happy really.
” Keane 's attitude is doubtlessly why Ferguson chose him as captain for such a long spell , with the Irishman winning seven Premier League titles , four FA Cups and the Champions League during his time at Old Trafford .
Keane left United in 2005 after a public spat with Ferguson and has been manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pundit alongside Neville for Sky .

Roy Keane has revealed that his determined mindset at Manchester United meant that he couldn't relax and was "never happy".
The former United captain was speaking alongside ex teammate Gary Neville on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football retro version in which they analysed an old game. Neville, speaking about United's 6-1 victory over Arsenal in the 2000/01 season began by explaining how that victory told Sir Alex Ferguson's squad they would be title winners that year.
But Keane responded by revealing his own mentality, which was never to ease up even if the title was won.
“Believe it or not, I’m going to disagree with Gary,” Keane said.
“I didn’t fall for that at all, throughout my career I never thought that anything was easy. We made it look easy at the end, but that was because we worked really hard.
“Even when you were 10 or 13 points clear and people say it felt like the league was won, I never felt that way, it wasn’t in my make-up.
“I wish I was a bit relaxed when we were so far clear, but I felt I couldn’t relax. I couldn’t think that way, that was my mindset and I was never happy really.”
Keane's attitude is doubtlessly why Ferguson chose him as captain for such a long spell, with the Irishman winning seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League during his time at Old Trafford.
Keane left United in 2005 after a public spat with Ferguson and has been manager of Sunderland and Ipswich and more recently a pundit alongside Neville for Sky.