themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--Manchester nurse working on Covid frontline whose face will now be up in lights

He has captured iconic images of rock stars and royalty .
The Rolling Stones , David Bowie , Kate Moss and The Queen are among his most famous .
But now he has turned his lens to someone just as deserving of our admiration - critical care nurse , Emma Kelly , who works at Manchester Royal Infirmary .
She is one of a dozen NHS staff who have served on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic to be photographed by Rankin .
The portraits were unveiled today ( Monday June 29th ) to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shown on posters at bus stops , roadside billboards as well as pedestrian areas including the world-famous Piccadilly Lights in Piccadilly Circus in London .
Emma , 26 , and a nurse for four years , has seen her dedication and skill pushed to the limit during the pandemic .
She said : `` About two weeks ago , I had the hardest day of my career so far .
One of my patients deteriorated rapidly and a decision was made to switch to end of life care .
`` The patient was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were restricted .
Sitting there holding her hand and relaying messages from her family is something that will stay with me forever .
`` At one point , I had to run upstairs to compose myself .
Five minutes later I knew I had to get back to the ward as I had another very sick patient whose relatives were only able to briefly visit .
I sat with them , held their hand and kept telling them how much their family loved them . ''
She was stunned when chosen for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first I thought it must be the wrong Emma as I feel like I 'm just doing the job I was trained to do .
While all of us who work in the NHS do the job because we want to care for and support out patients - it was lovely to be recognised in this way and to be able to share our stories with the world . ''
Emma originally started her nurse training in Australia before returning to England to finish it .
`` Nothing makes me prouder than working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to everyone .
Having lived abroad and seeing how other health care systems work , I know there is nothing in the world like this .
`` Our amazing team has grown even bigger with nurses from other specialisms who have been deployed to help us .
`` It means we 've also taken on a more supportive role as we know this environment can be very daunting and we want to be there for them .
`` We are so thankful for their help and could n't have done it without them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the island of Ibiza have sustained her during tough times .
She added : `` It can be really difficult going home after a hard shift .
Running has been a good release , and a really good way to reflect .
`` I am very close to my family too and have been speaking to my parents a few times a day in lockdown .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' However , its music that 's one of my biggest loves - especially Ibiza classics which remind me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I love bonding with patients over music as well .
A patient recently asked me if I could play some Rod Stewart .
We put on a playlist and listened together on the computer .
`` Afterwards he said 'Thank you so much , you do n't know how much that means to me ' .
Moments like that make this job so special . ''
Rankin , full name John Rankin Waddell , a British photographer , and film director , said : “ As the coronavirus pandemic began to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredible efforts of people across the NHS and I wanted to document who they are and their role in fighting this disease .
`` Taking a portrait is a unique and intimate experience , even with social distancing in place .
Everyone had their own inspiring story which to them was just doing their job .
I hope these images portray the resilience and courage they show every day in the face of real adversity.
” Group Chief Nurse , Professor Cheryl Lenney , at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , which runs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` As we celebrate the international Year of the Nurse and Midwife , Emma and colleagues like her nationwide are a credit to the nursing profession .
We are immensely proud that the skills , teamwork and dedication of all our MFT nurses have played a key role in the response to the pandemic.
” Sir Simon Stevens , NHS Chief Executive , said : “ This has been the most challenging year in the NHS ’ s history , with our amazing staff providing care to almost 100,000 hospitalised Covid patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Nurses , doctors , physios , pharmacists , cleaners and countless others have pulled together , bolstered by thousands of former NHS staff who came back to help , alongside a new generation of students who stepped up .
`` As we approach the NHS ’ s anniversary , these striking portraits pay tribute to all NHS staff and their extraordinary dedication .
On July 5 we also want to say thank you to those from all walks of life who have played their part in helping the NHS and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” All those photographed are unhidden by PPE to reveal the people behind the masks and celebrate the individuals they are .
All portraits are being donated by Rankin to the NHS as an ongoing legacy for years to come .
Advertising space to display the portraits has also been donated .
Among the dozen Rankin portraits are also Dr Marc Lyons , and ICU consultant at East Cheshire NHS Trust , and Laura Arrowsmith , a cleaner at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
Dr Lyons , who survived COVID-19 himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ It was a total surprise to be chosen and I was never going to turn it down- something like this doesn ’ t happen every day !
`` Rankin took the time to find out about me beforehand and I really enjoyed the whole experience.
” Laura , a COVID-19 ward cleaner at Leighton Hospital , Crewe , said : “ I felt so proud to have my photograph taken on behalf of Leighton Hospital , and to represent Crewe .
We are one big team here and everyone is playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m just doing my job as best I can .
`` The night before I was like a kid on Christmas Eve and when I was there it was a real wow moment .
”

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He has captured iconic images of rock stars and royalty.
The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Kate Moss and The Queen are among his most famous.
But now he has turned his lens to someone just as deserving of our admiration - critical care nurse, Emma Kelly, who works at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
She is one of a dozen NHS staff who have served on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic to be photographed by Rankin.
The portraits were unveiled today (Monday June 29th) to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the NHS next month.
They will be shown on posters at bus stops, roadside billboards as well as pedestrian areas including the world-famous Piccadilly Lights in Piccadilly Circus in London.
Emma, 26, and a nurse for four years, has seen her dedication and skill pushed to the limit during the pandemic.
She said: "About two weeks ago, I had the hardest day of my career so far. One of my patients deteriorated rapidly and a decision was made to switch to end of life care.
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
"The patient was a COVID-19 case which meant family visits were restricted. Sitting there holding her hand and relaying messages from her family is something that will stay with me forever.
"At one point, I had to run upstairs to compose myself. Five minutes later I knew I had to get back to the ward as I had another very sick patient whose relatives were only able to briefly visit. I sat with them, held their hand and kept telling them how much their family loved them."
She was stunned when chosen for the photo shoot by Rankin.
"At first I thought it must be the wrong Emma as I feel like I'm just doing the job I was trained to do. While all of us who work in the NHS do the job because we want to care for and support out patients - it was lovely to be recognised in this way and to be able to share our stories with the world."
Emma originally started her nurse training in Australia before returning to England to finish it.
"Nothing makes me prouder than working for the NHS and providing health care to everyone. Having lived abroad and seeing how other health care systems work, I know there is nothing in the world like this.
"Our amazing team has grown even bigger with nurses from other specialisms who have been deployed to help us.
"It means we've also taken on a more supportive role as we know this environment can be very daunting and we want to be there for them.
"We are so thankful for their help and couldn't have done it without them."
Running and dance classics from the island of Ibiza have sustained her during tough times.
She added: "It can be really difficult going home after a hard shift. Running has been a good release, and a really good way to reflect.
"I am very close to my family too and have been speaking to my parents a few times a day in lockdown.
"However, its music that's one of my biggest loves - especially Ibiza classics which remind me of freer times holidaying on the island.
"I love bonding with patients over music as well. A patient recently asked me if I could play some Rod Stewart. We put on a playlist and listened together on the computer.
"Afterwards he said 'Thank you so much, you don't know how much that means to me'. Moments like that make this job so special."
Rankin, full name John Rankin Waddell, a British photographer, and film director, said: “As the coronavirus pandemic began to unfold, I was moved by the incredible efforts of people across the NHS and I wanted to document who they are and their role in fighting this disease.
"Taking a portrait is a unique and intimate experience, even with social distancing in place. Everyone had their own inspiring story which to them was just doing their job. I hope these images portray the resilience and courage they show every day in the face of real adversity.”
Group Chief Nurse, Professor Cheryl Lenney, at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, which runs nine hospitals, including MRI, said: "As we celebrate the international Year of the Nurse and Midwife, Emma and colleagues like her nationwide are a credit to the nursing profession. We are immensely proud that the skills, teamwork and dedication of all our MFT nurses have played a key role in the response to the pandemic.”
Sir Simon Stevens, NHS Chief Executive, said: “This has been the most challenging year in the NHS’s history, with our amazing staff providing care to almost 100,000 hospitalised Covid patients, and many more in the community.
"Nurses, doctors, physios, pharmacists, cleaners and countless others have pulled together, bolstered by thousands of former NHS staff who came back to help, alongside a new generation of students who stepped up.
"As we approach the NHS’s anniversary, these striking portraits pay tribute to all NHS staff and their extraordinary dedication. On July 5 we also want to say thank you to those from all walks of life who have played their part in helping the NHS and our communities deal with this unprecedented health emergency.”
All those photographed are unhidden by PPE to reveal the people behind the masks and celebrate the individuals they are.
All portraits are being donated by Rankin to the NHS as an ongoing legacy for years to come. Advertising space to display the portraits has also been donated.
Among the dozen Rankin portraits are also Dr Marc Lyons, and ICU consultant at East Cheshire NHS Trust, and Laura Arrowsmith, a cleaner at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Lyons, who survived COVID-19 himself, then returned to work, said:“It was a total surprise to be chosen and I was never going to turn it down- something like this doesn’t happen every day!
"Rankin took the time to find out about me beforehand and I really enjoyed the whole experience.”
Laura, a COVID-19 ward cleaner at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, said: “I felt so proud to have my photograph taken on behalf of Leighton Hospital, and to represent Crewe. We are one big team here and everyone is playing their part and I feel I’m just doing my job as best I can.
"The night before I was like a kid on Christmas Eve and when I was there it was a real wow moment.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--First patient takes part in new coronavirus drug trial at MRI

The first patient has taken part in a clinical trial exploring new treatments for COVID-19 in Manchester .
The Manchester Royal Infirmary ( MRI ) and Wythenshawe Hospital are part of a national push to find effective drugs for people hospitalised by coronavirus .
A patient at the MRI has become the first person at the hospital to participate in the trial of Bemcentinib , a drug described by experts as a 'promising ' treatment which could speed up a person 's recovery from the virus .
The study falls under the ACCORD-2 ( accelerating COVID-19 research and development ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking place at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust ( MFT ) as part of urgent public health research .
As an adaptive study , drugs and therapies can be added or removed as researchers progress .
Dr Alex Horsley , respiratory consultant at Wythenshawe Hospital and Medical Director of the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility ( CRF ) , is leading the study while Prof Maya Buch , Honorary Consultant and Professor of Rheumatology at The University of Manchester , leads the study at the MRI .
Dr Horsley said : `` Bemcentinib @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in clinical trials as a potential cancer treatment .
However , it also works in two ways that we think will be helpful as a treatment against COVID-19 .
Firstly , it acts to block a receptor on the surface of cells which the virus uses to infect those cells .
Secondly , it is then thought to prevent the virus from turning off those cells ’ own anti-viral responses .
`` The primary aim of this study is to speed up the time it takes patients ’ coronavirus symptoms to improve , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital and continue their rehabilitation at home , or in an appropriate step-down facility – which is good for our patients , but also for the NHS.
” A number of COVID-19 studies are taking place at MFT , spanning four key areas : data , diagnostics , observation and treatments .
ACCORD 2 is one treatment trial open to COVID-19 patients who are receiving oxygen support , but are not receiving mechanical forms of ventilation and do not have certain other additional conditions .
Dr Horsley added : `` MFT has long-established @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research and innovation , and I am proud that we are now harnessing this expertise to contribute to the global effort to meet the challenge posed by COVID-19 .
`` To date , almost 3,700 people have taken part in wide-ranging COVID-9 research taking place at our Trust , which includes coronavirus patients being cared for in our hospitals , as well as some MFT staff and people in the community .
`` We are grateful to every research participant , who are all playing a role in increasing global understanding of this @ @ @

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The first patient has taken part in a clinical trial exploring new treatments for COVID-19 in Manchester.
The Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) and Wythenshawe Hospital are part of a national push to find effective drugs for people hospitalised by coronavirus.
A patient at the MRI has become the first person at the hospital to participate in the trial of Bemcentinib, a drug described by experts as a 'promising' treatment which could speed up a person's recovery from the virus.
The study falls under the ACCORD-2 (accelerating COVID-19 research and development), one of several research study trials taking place at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) as part of urgent public health research.
As an adaptive study, drugs and therapies can be added or removed as researchers progress.
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Dr Alex Horsley, respiratory consultant at Wythenshawe Hospital and Medical Director of the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF), is leading the study while Prof Maya Buch, Honorary Consultant and Professor of Rheumatology at The University of Manchester, leads the study at the MRI.
Dr Horsley said: "Bemcentinib is a drug which has shown promise in clinical trials as a potential cancer treatment. However, it also works in two ways that we think will be helpful as a treatment against COVID-19. Firstly, it acts to block a receptor on the surface of cells which the virus uses to infect those cells. Secondly, it is then thought to prevent the virus from turning off those cells’ own anti-viral responses.
(Image: MFT)
"The primary aim of this study is to speed up the time it takes patients’ coronavirus symptoms to improve, ultimately enabling them to be discharged from hospital and continue their rehabilitation at home, or in an appropriate step-down facility – which is good for our patients, but also for the NHS.”
A number of COVID-19 studies are taking place at MFT, spanning four key areas: data, diagnostics, observation and treatments.
ACCORD 2 is one treatment trial open to COVID-19 patients who are receiving oxygen support, but are not receiving mechanical forms of ventilation and do not have certain other additional conditions.
Dr Horsley added: "MFT has long-established history of being at the cutting-edge of research and innovation, and I am proud that we are now harnessing this expertise to contribute to the global effort to meet the challenge posed by COVID-19.
"To date, almost 3,700 people have taken part in wide-ranging COVID-9 research taking place at our Trust, which includes coronavirus patients being cared for in our hospitals, as well as some MFT staff and people in the community.
"We are grateful to every research participant, who are all playing a role in increasing global understanding of this pandemic."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--Martin Lewis' five-minute technique that can save you £100s

Now shops are back up and running around most of the country , and with bars and pubs reopening this weekend , many of us will be wanting to save a couple of extra quid to treat ourselves .
After all , we 've all earned it .
But now more than ever it feels like purse strings are tight , with many people either out of work or on a reduced wage .
To help us all claw back some cash , Martin Lewis has come up with a brilliant new challenge which could save hundreds - and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on BBC Radio 5Live 's Ask Martin Lewis Podcast , he explained : `` The challenge is this .
I 'm laying down the gauntlet .
`` I want to know how many of you are wasting cash , letting money drip from your bank account without knowing , and it is all about regular payments . ''
He added : `` While listening , log into your online banking and go through your standing orders and direct debits .
See what 's there . ''
And when listeners tried it , many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £100 a month in five minutes by stopping paying bill for a phone she no longer has and a subscription she did n't even know if she still received .
Meanwhile , Rob had n't realised he was paying £15 a month for the past six months for a website he 's only accessed once .
But not all subscriptions are equal , Martin warned .
There are several types of regular payment , including standing orders , direct debits and recurring payment , reports the Mirror .
`` With the first two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with a recurring payment , it 's where you give the long number on a credit or debit card , '' Martin explained .
`` So it can be done via a debit card and effectively what you 're doing is you 're giving the permission to the firm to take a payment each month - so a recurring payment - but it 's not broken out anyway .
`` It can often be difficult to stop - you have a right to stop with your bank . ''
With standing orders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simpler .
Martin explained that there are apps that help people check what recurring payments they have - rather than doing this manually .
As to what you should cut , Martin said sometimes it would be obvious - such as payments for services they long since have n't had .
An example of this is paying to insure a fridge for a house they left years ago .
He said : `` The next category is things you do n't need but you sort of want , is it worth it ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ essential outgoings - such as energy bills and broadband - while you might not be able to ditch the payment , that does n't mean you ca n't switch to someone cheaper .
`` Is it as cheap as you can [ get ? ]
'' Martin asked .

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Now shops are back up and running around most of the country, and with bars and pubs reopening this weekend, many of us will be wanting to save a couple of extra quid to treat ourselves. After all, we've all earned it.
But now more than ever it feels like purse strings are tight, with many people either out of work or on a reduced wage.
To help us all claw back some cash, Martin Lewis has come up with a brilliant new challenge which could save hundreds - and it takes a matter of minutes.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5Live's Ask Martin Lewis Podcast, he explained: "The challenge is this. I'm laying down the gauntlet.
"I want to know how many of you are wasting cash, letting money drip from your bank account without knowing, and it is all about regular payments."
He added: "While listening, log into your online banking and go through your standing orders and direct debits. See what's there."
And when listeners tried it, many saved hundreds.
Louise managed to save £100 a month in five minutes by stopping paying bill for a phone she no longer has and a subscription she didn't even know if she still received.
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Meanwhile, Rob hadn't realised he was paying £15 a month for the past six months for a website he's only accessed once.
But not all subscriptions are equal, Martin warned.
There are several types of regular payment, including standing orders, direct debits and recurring payment, reports the Mirror.
"With the first two, they come from your bank account, with a recurring payment, it's where you give the long number on a credit or debit card," Martin explained.
"So it can be done via a debit card and effectively what you're doing is you're giving the permission to the firm to take a payment each month - so a recurring payment - but it's not broken out anyway.
"It can often be difficult to stop - you have a right to stop with your bank."
With standing orders and direct debits things are a little simpler.
Martin explained that there are apps that help people check what recurring payments they have - rather than doing this manually.
As to what you should cut, Martin said sometimes it would be obvious - such as payments for services they long since haven't had. An example of this is paying to insure a fridge for a house they left years ago.
He said: "The next category is things you don't need but you sort of want, is it worth it?"
And, when it comes to essential outgoings - such as energy bills and broadband - while you might not be able to ditch the payment, that doesn't mean you can't switch to someone cheaper.
"Is it as cheap as you can [get?]" Martin asked.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--Dad-of-seven drinking a litre of vodka a day beat his wife in terrifying attack

An alcoholic dad attacked his wife and threatened her with a knife , saying 'it wo n't take me a minute to end this right now ' .
Talat Ayub was drinking a litre of vodka a day at the time of the his attack on his wife of 17 years , the mother of their seven children .
Ayub , 36 , had been swigging vodka and lemonade when he became 'argumentative ' at their home , in the early hours of February 10 .
After his wife had put the children to bed , Ayub 's behaviour became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard .
He threw a bottle of vodka towards her , and began to slap her on both sides of her face using his palm .
She closed her eyes and hoped he would stop , prosecutor Adam Watkins said .
He followed her in the house and dragged her on the floor , using her hair .
Ayub , from Rusholme , pulled hair from her head as he did so , the court heard .
He was still 'angry ' , and again slapped her to the face .
He continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'laughing ' as kicked her to the back .
Ayub then used his elbow to hit her to the face and picked up a large kitchen knife , pointing the tip towards his wife 's chest .
`` It wo n't take me a minute to end this right now , '' Ayub told her .
She was able to get the knife off him , and threw it into the sink .
`` She was extremely scared by this particular development , '' Mr Watkins said .
The woman began shouting 'help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demanded that others in the house give him their mobile phones , so they could n't contact the police .
But someone had already alerted them as officers arrived shortly after 1.30am .
In a statement submitted to the court , the woman said she feared 'there may come a point where this defendant actually killed her ' .
The court heard Ayub was later remanded in custody after he breached his bail conditions by approaching her and sending text messages .
Defending , Michael Goldwater said Ayub was an 'alcoholic ' at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffering from depression .
He said Ayub lost control , and said the defendant accepted his behaviour was 'wholly unacceptable ' .
Judge Michael Leeming said there had been previous call outs by the police following incidents .
`` This was not isolated offending , '' the judge said .
`` You abused the trust you wife placed in you . ''
Ayub , of Edith Avenue , Rusholme , was jailed for 15 months .
A restraining order was also imposed for five years .

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An alcoholic dad attacked his wife and threatened her with a knife, saying 'it won't take me a minute to end this right now'.
Talat Ayub was drinking a litre of vodka a day at the time of the his attack on his wife of 17 years, the mother of their seven children.
Ayub, 36, had been swigging vodka and lemonade when he became 'argumentative' at their home, in the early hours of February 10.
After his wife had put the children to bed, Ayub's behaviour became more 'intimidating', Manchester Crown Court heard.
He threw a bottle of vodka towards her, and began to slap her on both sides of her face using his palm.
She closed her eyes and hoped he would stop, prosecutor Adam Watkins said.
He followed her in the house and dragged her on the floor, using her hair.
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Ayub, from Rusholme, pulled hair from her head as he did so, the court heard. He was still 'angry', and again slapped her to the face.
He continued to drag her around, and started 'laughing' as kicked her to the back.
Ayub then used his elbow to hit her to the face and picked up a large kitchen knife, pointing the tip towards his wife's chest.
"It won't take me a minute to end this right now," Ayub told her.
She was able to get the knife off him, and threw it into the sink.
"She was extremely scared by this particular development," Mr Watkins said.
The woman began shouting 'help me, help me'.
Ayub demanded that others in the house give him their mobile phones, so they couldn't contact the police.
But someone had already alerted them as officers arrived shortly after 1.30am.
In a statement submitted to the court, the woman said she feared 'there may come a point where this defendant actually killed her'.
The court heard Ayub was later remanded in custody after he breached his bail conditions by approaching her and sending text messages.
Defending, Michael Goldwater said Ayub was an 'alcoholic' at the time, and that he was suffering from depression.
He said Ayub lost control, and said the defendant accepted his behaviour was 'wholly unacceptable'.
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Judge Michael Leeming said there had been previous call outs by the police following incidents.
"This was not isolated offending," the judge said.
"You abused the trust you wife placed in you."
Ayub, of Edith Avenue, Rusholme, was jailed for 15 months. A restraining order was also imposed for five years.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--Walk-in coronavirus testing centre launches in Oldham town centre

One of the North West ’ s first ‘ pop up ’ community Covid-19 testing sites where people can visit on foot is being piloted in Oldham town centre .
The new facility , at the Southgate Street Oldham Library car park becomes fully operational on Monday , June 29 and offers walk-through testing so people don ’ t need to be in a vehicle to access the site .
Anyone who suspects they have coronavirus can go to the NHS booking website or call NHS 119 – the test and trace number – to book an appointment at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This would be for people showing symptoms , including high temperature where you feel hot on your chest or back , a new continuous cough or three more coughing episodes in 24 hours , or a loss or change of sense of smell or taste .
People visiting the testing station will need to show a confirmation email – either printed or on a mobile device – as well as proof of ID .
A face covering or mask must be worn at all times by those attending the facility .
Councillor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and social care said : “ This site is accessible to town centre users and many residential areas in Oldham and is open to test all suspected cases of coronavirus , on foot .
“ If you , your family members , or anyone you know is experiencing coronavirus symptoms such as a high temperature , persistent cough or loss of smell , they can go to the national website to book a slot as soon as possible to get confirmation .
“ If positive , you will be provided with the appropriate @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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One of the North West’s first ‘pop up’ community Covid-19 testing sites where people can visit on foot is being piloted in Oldham town centre.
The new facility, at the Southgate Street Oldham Library car park becomes fully operational on Monday, June 29 and offers walk-through testing so people don’t need to be in a vehicle to access the site.
Anyone who suspects they have coronavirus can go to the NHS booking website or call NHS 119 – the test and trace number – to book an appointment at the site which operates seven days a week.
This would be for people showing symptoms, including high temperature where you feel hot on your chest or back, a new continuous cough or three more coughing episodes in 24 hours, or a loss or change of sense of smell or taste.
People visiting the testing station will need to show a confirmation email – either printed or on a mobile device – as well as proof of ID.
A face covering or mask must be worn at all times by those attending the facility.
Councillor Zahid Chauhan, cabinet member for health and social care said: “This site is accessible to town centre users and many residential areas in Oldham and is open to test all suspected cases of coronavirus, on foot.
“If you, your family members, or anyone you know is experiencing coronavirus symptoms such as a high temperature, persistent cough or loss of smell, they can go to the national website to book a slot as soon as possible to get confirmation.
“If positive, you will be provided with the appropriate advice to limit its spread.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--'High risk' man who public have been told not to approach is still missing

Police are continuing to search for a 'high risk ' who is missing from hospital .
Jonathan Windsor , from @ @ @ @ @ North Manchester General Hospital on Friday evening .
Police have urged members of the public @ @ @ @ @ if they do sight him , as he could pose a risk to others and @ @ @ @ @ people to call 999 instead .
Jonathan was last seen leaving Park House , an @ @ @ @ @ the hospital at the hospital in Crumpsall , at around 4.30pm .
Despite searches over @ @ @ @ @ for the force confirmed he was still missing on Monday morning .
Greater Manchester Police @ @ @ @ @ Sunday night : `` Jonathan has severe mental health issues and officers are urging people @ @ @ @ @ they see him but to immediately call 999 .
`` Officers are becoming increasingly concerned @ @ @ @ @ risk he could pose to the public if approached . ''
Anyone who sees Jonathan @ @ @ @ @ call 999 and quote incident number 2352 of 26/06/2020 .

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Police are continuing to search for a 'high risk' who is missing from hospital.
Jonathan Windsor, from Wythenshawe, went missing from North Manchester General Hospital on Friday evening.
Police have urged members of the public to not approach the 27-year-old if they do sight him, as he could pose a risk to others and himself.
They are urging people to call 999 instead.
Jonathan was last seen leaving Park House, an inpatient mental health unit at the hospital at the hospital in Crumpsall, at around 4.30pm.
Despite searches over the weekend, a spokeswoman for the force confirmed he was still missing on Monday morning.
Greater Manchester Police said in a statement on Sunday night: "Jonathan has severe mental health issues and officers are urging people not to approach him if they see him but to immediately call 999.
"Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and the risk he could pose to the public if approached."
Anyone who sees Jonathan should not approach him but call 999 and quote incident number 2352 of 26/06/2020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--Two teenagers arrested after stabbing released on bail

Two teenagers arrested after a 19-year-old man was stabbed in the chest have been released on bail .
Police were called to Hadfield Crescent , in Ashton-under-Lyne , following reports three men had attacked a teenager .
The victim suffered a punctured lung and was taken to hospital after the attack at around 3am on Saturday , June 27 .
He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition .
Officers believe a second assault on another 19-year-old man nearby is possibly linked to the stabbing .
The second man did not require hospital treatment .
A 19-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assault , Section 39 assault and theft .
Another 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault , common assault , possession of a prohibited weapon and theft .
Both men have been released on bail pending further enquiries .
Police continue to investigate and anyone with further information is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police .
Detective Sergeant Ian Toole , of GMP ’ s Tameside division , said in a statement yesterday : `` This was a shocking incident which has seen the victim of the stabbing prove to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not been any more serious .
`` We have made two arrests already in this investigation , but we are keen to hear from anybody that may have witnessed the incident or who was around the areas close to Hadfield Crescent that night – if you have any information please do get in touch . ''
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 9353 quoting incident number 552 of 27/06/20 .
Details can be passed on anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Two teenagers arrested after a 19-year-old man was stabbed in the chest have been released on bail.
Police were called to Hadfield Crescent, in Ashton-under-Lyne, following reports three men had attacked a teenager.
The victim suffered a punctured lung and was taken to hospital after the attack at around 3am on Saturday, June 27.
He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Officers believe a second assault on another 19-year-old man nearby is possibly linked to the stabbing.
The second man did not require hospital treatment.
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault, Section 39 assault and theft.
Another 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault, common assault, possession of a prohibited weapon and theft.
Both men have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Police continue to investigate and anyone with further information is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police.
Detective Sergeant Ian Toole, of GMP’s Tameside division, said in a statement yesterday: "This was a shocking incident which has seen the victim of the stabbing prove to be very lucky that his injuries have not been any more serious.
"We have made two arrests already in this investigation, but we are keen to hear from anybody that may have witnessed the incident or who was around the areas close to Hadfield Crescent that night – if you have any information please do get in touch."
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 9353 quoting incident number 552 of 27/06/20.
Details can be passed on anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--Man United stars Martial and Rashford have learnt their lesson from Mourinho

Jose Mourinho did not have to identify the bodies he was about to throw under the bus at Brighton .
`` I think you should be disappointed , '' Mourinho opined after Manchester United 's 1-0 defeat two years ago .
`` And when I say you , I say media in a general way , because for many months you are always asking me , 'why this player does n't play , why that player does n't play , why this player is on the bench , why always Lukaku , why always this guy ? '
`` So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than me because probably I know my players better than you and probably you do n't know them so well to be always with these questions . ''
This was a personal victory in defeat for Mourinho .
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were inadequate stand-ins for Lukaku at the Amex in a season Lukaku scored double the amount of both forwards .
Jesse Lingard was joint-second highest scorer with Rashford on 13 in 2017-18 and Martial ended it on a modest 11 ; failing to register in the last four months .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Brighton fallout for failing to declare himself fit enough to start the FA Cup final against Chelsea , whose goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois had the hex on Rashford .
He spurned two presentable chances in either half and was replaced by Lukaku .
Rashford has scored against Chelsea more times than any other side and none of his efforts flew past the imposing Courtois .
Four have come this season and he will relish the FA Cup semi-final next month .
But back to Brighton .
United have lost on their two visits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season 's was more infamous than the Friday night stage fright Rashford and Martial suffered in 2018 .
They return to the Amex Stadium on Tuesday under a more empathetic manager and with Lukaku out of the way ; each one away from hitting the 20-goal barrier strikers cherish .
They used to be the support act and now they are the frontmen .
One of the biggest benefits of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's appointment is some of the players can relate to him .
He briefly managed Lingard and Paul Pogba in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a former striker , appeals to Martial and Rashford .
Martial has 19 goals in 36 games this season and Rashford 19 in 34 .
In their lifetime , only seven elite partnerships at United have broken the 20-goal mark in a season ; Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke ( 1998-99 and 99-00 ) , Ruud van Nistelrooy and Solskjaer ( 2001-02 ) , Van Nistelrooy and Paul Scholes ( 2002-03 ) , Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney ( 2006-07 ) , Ronaldo and Rooney again ( 2008-09 ) and Dimitar Berbatov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In October , a reporter opined Martial 's dink at Norwich - made possible by an impudent reverse pass by Rashford - was reminiscent of the telepathy between Yorke and Cole .
Solskjaer ruefully replied : `` Or Sheringham and Solskjaer ! ''
Rashford 's brother endorsed the Yorke-Cole comparison over three years ago on Instagram and both forwards endured lean spells this season while the other was injured .
Their telepathy was honed as United swatted away Sheffield United .
There is mitigation as Martial and Rashford prepare to emulate the great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their combined 38 goals have come in the League Cup and the Europa League .
Yorke and Cole never stepped foot in the Worthington Cup ( dubbed 'Worthless Cup ' by the tabloids ) and Van Nistelrooy started five times in the competition in five years .
Scholes 's three League Cup goals in 02-03 were in the two-legged semi-final with Blackburn Rovers and none of Ronaldo and Rooney 's goals in 06-07 came in the League Cup .
Rooney was rested for the 2009 final .
The Anglophobic contingent of United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tally by homing in on the eight penalties he has converted , conveniently ignoring the 12 Van Nistelrooy dispatched in his imperious 44-goal campaign .
That Rashford has had the bottle to step up from 12 yards - and to take the ball off Bruno Fernandes at Tottenham - is a sign of a forward gradually developing into a goalscorer .
Van Nistelrooy 's career mantra seemed to be borrowed from Gordon Gekko : `` Greed , for lack of a better word , is good . ''
When Rashford and Martial join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it is a worthy achievement .
Elite strike partnerships tend to belong to a bygone era where the Premier League released a cereal named Strike !
and it is rare for the eminent clubs to have two 20-goal scorers in a single season .
The usual suspects : Ronaldo , Messi , Lewandowski , Salah , Benzema have passed 20 goals but none of their teammates have .
Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling have but Manchester City are an anomaly .
Martial and Rashford were both sidelined for eight weeks of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one in eight without Martial and fired blanks in three of the first five sans Rashford .
Every partnership needs a support act and Odion Ighalo has eased the workload , scoring as many times as Alexis Sanchez in just four starts .
Mason Greenwood has 12 .
Rashford and Martial are no longer disappointing .

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Jose Mourinho did not have to identify the bodies he was about to throw under the bus at Brighton. "I think you should be disappointed," Mourinho opined after Manchester United's 1-0 defeat two years ago. "And when I say you, I say media in a general way, because for many months you are always asking me, 'why this player doesn't play, why that player doesn't play, why this player is on the bench, why always Lukaku, why always this guy?'
"So I think you should be disappointed more than me because probably I know my players better than you and probably you don't know them so well to be always with these questions."
This was a personal victory in defeat for Mourinho. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were inadequate stand-ins for Lukaku at the Amex in a season Lukaku scored double the amount of both forwards. Jesse Lingard was joint-second highest scorer with Rashford on 13 in 2017-18 and Martial ended it on a modest 11; failing to register in the last four months.
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Lukaku was singled out two weeks after the Brighton fallout for failing to declare himself fit enough to start the FA Cup final against Chelsea, whose goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois had the hex on Rashford. He spurned two presentable chances in either half and was replaced by Lukaku.
Rashford has scored against Chelsea more times than any other side and none of his efforts flew past the imposing Courtois. Four have come this season and he will relish the FA Cup semi-final next month.
But back to Brighton. United have lost on their two visits there in the Premier League and last season's was more infamous than the Friday night stage fright Rashford and Martial suffered in 2018. They return to the Amex Stadium on Tuesday under a more empathetic manager and with Lukaku out of the way; each one away from hitting the 20-goal barrier strikers cherish. They used to be the support act and now they are the frontmen.
One of the biggest benefits of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's appointment is some of the players can relate to him. He briefly managed Lingard and Paul Pogba in the reserves and his coaching cachet, as a former striker, appeals to Martial and Rashford.
Martial has 19 goals in 36 games this season and Rashford 19 in 34. In their lifetime, only seven elite partnerships at United have broken the 20-goal mark in a season; Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke (1998-99 and 99-00), Ruud van Nistelrooy and Solskjaer (2001-02), Van Nistelrooy and Paul Scholes (2002-03), Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney (2006-07), Ronaldo and Rooney again (2008-09) and Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernandez (2010-11).
In October, a reporter opined Martial's dink at Norwich - made possible by an impudent reverse pass by Rashford - was reminiscent of the telepathy between Yorke and Cole. Solskjaer ruefully replied: "Or Sheringham and Solskjaer!" Rashford's brother endorsed the Yorke-Cole comparison over three years ago on Instagram and both forwards endured lean spells this season while the other was injured. Their telepathy was honed as United swatted away Sheffield United.
There is mitigation as Martial and Rashford prepare to emulate the great and the good in that nine of their combined 38 goals have come in the League Cup and the Europa League. Yorke and Cole never stepped foot in the Worthington Cup (dubbed 'Worthless Cup' by the tabloids) and Van Nistelrooy started five times in the competition in five years. Scholes's three League Cup goals in 02-03 were in the two-legged semi-final with Blackburn Rovers and none of Ronaldo and Rooney's goals in 06-07 came in the League Cup. Rooney was rested for the 2009 final.
The Anglophobic contingent of United's fanbase has attempted to demean Rashford's tally by homing in on the eight penalties he has converted, conveniently ignoring the 12 Van Nistelrooy dispatched in his imperious 44-goal campaign. That Rashford has had the bottle to step up from 12 yards - and to take the ball off Bruno Fernandes at Tottenham - is a sign of a forward gradually developing into a goalscorer. Van Nistelrooy's career mantra seemed to be borrowed from Gordon Gekko: "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good."
When Rashford and Martial join that double-20 pantheon, whatever the caveats, it is a worthy achievement. Elite strike partnerships tend to belong to a bygone era where the Premier League released a cereal named Strike! and it is rare for the eminent clubs to have two 20-goal scorers in a single season.
The usual suspects: Ronaldo, Messi, Lewandowski, Salah, Benzema have passed 20 goals but none of their teammates have. Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling have but Manchester City are an anomaly.
Martial and Rashford were both sidelined for eight weeks of the season at separate stages and United scored one in eight without Martial and fired blanks in three of the first five sans Rashford. Every partnership needs a support act and Odion Ighalo has eased the workload, scoring as many times as Alexis Sanchez in just four starts. Mason Greenwood has 12.
Rashford and Martial are no longer disappointing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--Manchester United fans react to news Angel Gomes is set to leave

Manchester United fans have taken to social media to give their thoughts on the likelihood of forward Angel Gomes leaving the club upon the expiry of his contract .
The teenager ’ s deal is due to expire tomorrow and Solskjaer suggested the likelihood is the 19-year-old will leave this summer .
`` Got no news , nothing , '' Solskjaer said in response to a question about Gomes ' future .
`` So does n't look like it .
To be honest , I 've not heard from them last night or this morning , it seems like they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answer is probably short and yes , then.
” Gomes has been in negotiations with United over a new contract for some time , with the MEN revealing that he due to concerns over the amount of playing time he would get at Old Trafford .
Negotiations have continued , but it now seems that the youngster will be leaving the club when his current deal runs out .
Chelsea and Barcelona are two of the clubs who have been linked with the 19-year-old .
There was a mixed reaction from United fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two Premier League appearances this season , coming on in the final 10 minutes of matches against West Ham and Norwich .
The teenager has made a total of 10 first-team appearances in a United shirt , including starting three Europa League group games this campaign .
He made his first-team debut back in 2017 , coming on as a late substitute in the 2-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace .

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Manchester United fans have taken to social media to give their thoughts on the likelihood of forward Angel Gomes leaving the club upon the expiry of his contract.
The teenager’s deal is due to expire tomorrow and Solskjaer suggested the likelihood is the 19-year-old will leave this summer.
"Got no news, nothing," Solskjaer said in response to a question about Gomes' future. "So doesn't look like it. To be honest, I've not heard from them last night or this morning, it seems like they haven't managed to agree so the answer is probably short and yes, then.”
Gomes has been in negotiations with United over a new contract for some time, with the MEN revealing that he rejected the club’s opening offer due to concerns over the amount of playing time he would get at Old Trafford.
Negotiations have continued, but it now seems that the youngster will be leaving the club when his current deal runs out. Chelsea and Barcelona are two of the clubs who have been linked with the 19-year-old.
There was a mixed reaction from United fans on social media.
Gomes has made two Premier League appearances this season, coming on in the final 10 minutes of matches against West Ham and Norwich.
The teenager has made a total of 10 first-team appearances in a United shirt, including starting three Europa League group games this campaign.
He made his first-team debut back in 2017, coming on as a late substitute in the 2-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--Former soldier and GMP worker caught trying to groom '13-year-old girls' for sex

A pervert grandad was caught trying to groom 13-year-old girls for sex in paedophile sting operations .
Phillip Thompson , 63 , from Royton has now been disowned by his wife of 40 years and their two children after he as exposed by adults posing as young girls on internet chatrooms .
The dad , who served in the army and Greater Manchester Police , arranged to meet one of intended victims at a Morrisons supermarket , sent her pictures of an erect penis and told her : `` You will have to lie to your mummy .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has now been jailed following two separate sting operations , one by a police officer and the second by a group of paedophile hunters who both posed as young girls online .
Thompson , using the identity Abseiler Zero , met 'Charlie ' on the internet chatroom IB in October 2018 - his contact described herself as a 13-year-old-girl from Dorset .
He admitted he was a 62-year-old man from Manchester but had no clue that 'Charlie ' was actually a police officer .
When 'Charlie ' confirmed to Thompson the age on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into sexual conversation which was provoked by and led by the defendant ' , prosecutor Colin Buckle told Minshull Street Crown Court on Thursday .
Thompson told her he wanted to swap pictures and would like to meet for sex , the court was told .
He asked if she masturbated and when she said she did n't he offered to teach her .
He asked her lewd questions and told her he wanted her to 'get to know him , trust him and ultimately to meet up with him ' , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cop his email address and shared pictures of himself , initially not explicit .
When the officer sent him a 'selfie-style ' picture taken in a mirror where a girl was seen wearing black tights , a short skirt and a white blouse , Thompson replied : `` F**k me plzzzz ...
I love your legs . ''
He said he wanted to become her 'boyfriend ' .
The court heard this 'grooming ' behaviour was repeated in November 2019 when the defendant met 'Natalie ' online who told him she was 13 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunter ' , the court was told .
He asked her if she liked older men and they shared email addresses before Thompson asked her to move their chat to Kik Messenger .
The defendant sent her pictures of himself at Land 's End with his sister and 'poisonous ' language followed , said Mr Buckle .
He asked her lewd questions about her body and whether she was using a trainer bra .
Thompson asked about masturbation and suggested meeting up .
`` Just do n't tell anybody about our secret then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we want , '' he told the 'girl ' .
When the 'girl ' asked why and if she would get into trouble , Thompson said she would n't be he would , admitting : `` Because it 's illegal . ''
He sent her three pictures of what he told her was his erect penis .
In another message he told her : `` You will have to lie to your mummy .
This is our little secret princess . ''
The pair arranged to meet outside Morrisons supermarket in Heywood on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chat he said that 'one day ' he would be with his own granddaughter , the court was told .
But the defendant did n't show up and so instead the paedophile hunting group tracked him down and confronted him at his address in Royton , Oldham .
They called police and Thompson was arrested .
In his police interview , Thompson was shown the chat logs but he said he did n't believe he had been talking to a child because of the speed of the typing .
He insisted that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was released and re-interviewed the following month but this time made no comment .
Patrick Williamson , defending , said his client , who walks with the aid of a stick and has diabetes , had served in the infantry for the army for 12 years , completing five tours of Northern Ireland between 1974 and 1986 .
He then spent 17 years working as a detention officer for Greater Manchester Police before going on to work as a driver , he said .
Thompson 's wife of 40 years has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children had 'cut him off ' , said Mr Williamson .
`` They will not countenance any further contact .
Clearly , they are extremely concerned about the risk he presents , '' said the barrister .
Judge Angela Nield told Thompson : `` It 's extremely sad to see somebody of your age and character before this courts for the first time and for offences of such a serious nature .
You are 63 .
You have had a good and productive career .
You have served your country in difficult tours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significantly punished .
`` You have been punished by the loss of your good name but also the loss of your relationships and your family . ''
Thompson , who has no previous convictions , was jailed for three years and six months after he admitted two counts of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child , attempting to cause a child to watch a sexual act , attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity and arranging the commission of a child sex offence .
He was ordered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for life and made the subject of a ten-year sexual harm prevention order .
The later sting was carried out jointly by two groups , Justice 4 Kids and North West Hebephile Hunters .
A spokeswoman said : `` We 've been around two-and-half years and we have caught hundreds throughout the UK between us . ''
She added : `` During these difficult times , we are extremely busy .
Everybody is now at home and online and the dangers are even more apparent .
`` Our children are on games and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people who pray on them .
Educate yourselves and learn about the devices and aps your children are using .
Talk to your children and let them know if anything makes them feel uncomfortable to talk to you .
Monitor their online activity and anything you are n't happy with , report it . ''

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A pervert grandad was caught trying to groom 13-year-old girls for sex in paedophile sting operations.
Phillip Thompson, 63, from Royton has now been disowned by his wife of 40 years and their two children after he as exposed by adults posing as young girls on internet chatrooms.
The dad, who served in the army and Greater Manchester Police, arranged to meet one of intended victims at a Morrisons supermarket, sent her pictures of an erect penis and told her: "You will have to lie to your mummy. This is our little secret princess."
He has now been jailed following two separate sting operations, one by a police officer and the second by a group of paedophile hunters who both posed as young girls online.
Thompson, using the identity Abseiler Zero, met 'Charlie' on the internet chatroom IB in October 2018 - his contact described herself as a 13-year-old-girl from Dorset.
He admitted he was a 62-year-old man from Manchester but had no clue that 'Charlie' was actually a police officer.
When 'Charlie' confirmed to Thompson the age on her profile, the language 'descended rapidly into sexual conversation which was provoked by and led by the defendant', prosecutor Colin Buckle told Minshull Street Crown Court on Thursday.
(Image: MEN Media)
Thompson told her he wanted to swap pictures and would like to meet for sex, the court was told.
He asked if she masturbated and when she said she didn't he offered to teach her.
He asked her lewd questions and told her he wanted her to 'get to know him, trust him and ultimately to meet up with him', said Mr Buckle.
Thompson gave the undercover cop his email address and shared pictures of himself, initially not explicit.
When the officer sent him a 'selfie-style' picture taken in a mirror where a girl was seen wearing black tights, a short skirt and a white blouse, Thompson replied: "F**k me plzzzz... I love your legs."
He said he wanted to become her 'boyfriend'.
The court heard this 'grooming' behaviour was repeated in November 2019 when the defendant met 'Natalie' online who told him she was 13 - but actually she was a 'paedophile hunter', the court was told.
He asked her if she liked older men and they shared email addresses before Thompson asked her to move their chat to Kik Messenger.
The defendant sent her pictures of himself at Land's End with his sister and 'poisonous' language followed, said Mr Buckle.
He asked her lewd questions about her body and whether she was using a trainer bra.
Thompson asked about masturbation and suggested meeting up.
"Just don't tell anybody about our secret then we can meet up as often as we want," he told the 'girl'.
When the 'girl' asked why and if she would get into trouble, Thompson said she wouldn't be he would, admitting: "Because it's illegal."
He sent her three pictures of what he told her was his erect penis.
In another message he told her: "You will have to lie to your mummy. This is our little secret princess."
The pair arranged to meet outside Morrisons supermarket in Heywood on November 24 last year and in further chat he said that 'one day' he would be with his own granddaughter, the court was told.
But the defendant didn't show up and so instead the paedophile hunting group tracked him down and confronted him at his address in Royton, Oldham. They called police and Thompson was arrested.
In his police interview, Thompson was shown the chat logs but he said he didn't believe he had been talking to a child because of the speed of the typing.
He insisted that he had not intended to meet any child. He was released and re-interviewed the following month but this time made no comment.
Patrick Williamson, defending, said his client, who walks with the aid of a stick and has diabetes, had served in the infantry for the army for 12 years, completing five tours of Northern Ireland between 1974 and 1986.
He then spent 17 years working as a detention officer for Greater Manchester Police before going on to work as a driver, he said.
Thompson's wife of 40 years has now filed for divorce while his two children had 'cut him off', said Mr Williamson.
"They will not countenance any further contact. Clearly, they are extremely concerned about the risk he presents," said the barrister.
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Judge Angela Nield told Thompson: "It's extremely sad to see somebody of your age and character before this courts for the first time and for offences of such a serious nature. You are 63. You have had a good and productive career. You have served your country in difficult tours of duty and you have already been significantly punished.
"You have been punished by the loss of your good name but also the loss of your relationships and your family."
Thompson, who has no previous convictions, was jailed for three years and six months after he admitted two counts of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child, attempting to cause a child to watch a sexual act, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity and arranging the commission of a child sex offence.
He was ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life and made the subject of a ten-year sexual harm prevention order.
The later sting was carried out jointly by two groups, Justice 4 Kids and North West Hebephile Hunters.
A spokeswoman said: "We've been around two-and-half years and we have caught hundreds throughout the UK between us."
She added: "During these difficult times, we are extremely busy. Everybody is now at home and online and the dangers are even more apparent.
"Our children are on games and the internet every day and so are the people who pray on them. Educate yourselves and learn about the devices and aps your children are using. Talk to your children and let them know if anything makes them feel uncomfortable to talk to you. Monitor their online activity and anything you aren't happy with, report it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--Adele shows off weight loss in Glastonbury dress - Skepta is quick to comment

Adele delighted her fans on the weekend by wearing her old Glastonbury dress while watching her set .
The Someone Like You singer , who has lost seven stone in weight , headlined the famous Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival in 2016 .
Like most events this year , the bi-annual festival has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic , so the BBC has been airing past performances by a number of artists over the weekend to mark its 50th anniversary .
Adele ’ s own set was televised on Sunday , so the 32-year-old couldn ’ t resist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she shared photos of herself on her Instagram page .
One showing her kneeling down beside her TV in a pair of grey jogging bottoms and a white T-shirt , while the second pic showed her wearing the Chloe dress that she could be seen wearing at the festival .
She posted the photo with the comment : “ 5 ciders in ” .
She straight away had a reply from rumoured boyfriend Skepta , who teased her about forgetting her password .
He says : “ Finally got your Instagram password lol.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ coloured jewels down the front and flared arms , nips in at the waist , showing off Adele ’ s new look .
Last month she showcased her slimmed down figure in full with a snap she uploaded for her 32nd birthday .
Wearing a black figure hugging dress , she said : “ Thank you for the birthday love .
“ I hope you ’ re all staying safe and sane during this crazy time .
“ I ’ d like to thank all of our first responders and essential workers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives !
You are truly our angels.
” The mum-of-one added : “ 2020 okay bye thanks x.
” The multi Grammy and Brit award-winning superstar announced in April last year that she and husband Simon Konecki had split and she filed for divorce in September , citing “ irreconcilable differences ” .

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Adele delighted her fans on the weekend by wearing her old Glastonbury dress while watching her set.
The Someone Like You singer, who has lost seven stone in weight, headlined the famous Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival in 2016.
Like most events this year, the bi-annual festival has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, so the BBC has been airing past performances by a number of artists over the weekend to mark its 50th anniversary.
Adele’s own set was televised on Sunday, so the 32-year-old couldn’t resist tuning in.
While doing so, she shared photos of herself on her Instagram page.
One showing her kneeling down beside her TV in a pair of grey jogging bottoms and a white T-shirt, while the second pic showed her wearing the Chloe dress that she could be seen wearing at the festival.
(Image: Instagram/Adele)
She posted the photo with the comment: “5 ciders in”.
She straight away had a reply from rumoured boyfriend Skepta, who teased her about forgetting her password.
He says: “Finally got your Instagram password lol.”
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The black dress, which has coloured jewels down the front and flared arms, nips in at the waist, showing off Adele’s new look.
Last month she showcased her slimmed down figure in full with a snap she uploaded for her 32nd birthday.
Wearing a black figure hugging dress, she said: “Thank you for the birthday love.
“I hope you’re all staying safe and sane during this crazy time.
“I’d like to thank all of our first responders and essential workers who are keeping us safe while risking their lives! You are truly our angels.”
The mum-of-one added: “2020 okay bye thanks x.”
The multi Grammy and Brit award-winning superstar announced in April last year that she and husband Simon Konecki had split and she filed for divorce in September, citing “irreconcilable differences”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-29--Boris Johnson admits 'concern' over Leicester amid local lockdown fears

Boris Johnson has admitted that the government is `` concerned about Leicester '' as it suffers a spike in coronavirus cases .
The Midlands city could potentially see the first local lockdown in the UK after it was revealed 658 new cases were recorded in the region in the two weeks to June 16 .
On a visit to a construction site in west London on Monday morning , the Prime Minister said : `` We are concerned about Leicester , we are concerned about any local outbreak .
`` I want to stress to people that we are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are making these cautious , calibrated steps , we are opening as much of hospitality as we can on July 4 , opening as much of the economy as we can – some things , alas , still remain closed until they can become Covid-secure .
`` But to make all that possible we have to remain vigilant . ''
During an earlier interview with the newly launched Times Radio , Mr Johnson promised a `` whack-a-mole '' strategy to tackling local flare-ups of the virus .
`` Local hospital admissions are coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .
`` They are much , much lower than they were a few weeks ago and that is encouraging .
`` But the crucial thing is to make sure we are ready to crack down on local flare-ups .
He also said the local `` whack-a-mole '' strategy had worked in Weston-super-Mare and where there had been outbreaks around GP surgeries in London .
`` That 's the same approach that we will bring to bear in Leicester as well . ''
Officials have suggested keeping the current lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks past July 4 , the date pubs , restaurants and hairdressers among other venues have been given the green light to reopen in England .
Speaking on BBC Radio 4 's Today programme , the city 's mayor Sir Peter Soulsby was critical of the information he has received .
`` It was only last Thursday that we finally got some of the data we need but we ’ re still not getting all of it and it was only at 1.04am that the recommendations for Leicester arrived in my inbox .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a return to lockdown , it seems that what they ’ re suggesting is that we continue the present level of restriction for a further two weeks beyond July 4 .
`` I 've looked at this report and frankly it 's obviously been cobbled together very hastily .
It 's superficial and its description of Leicester is inaccurate and certainly it does not provide us with the information we need if we are to remain restricted for two weeks longer than the rest of the country . ''

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Boris Johnson has admitted that the government is "concerned about Leicester" as it suffers a spike in coronavirus cases.
The Midlands city could potentially see the first local lockdown in the UK after it was revealed 658 new cases were recorded in the region in the two weeks to June 16.
On a visit to a construction site in west London on Monday morning, the Prime Minister said: "We are concerned about Leicester, we are concerned about any local outbreak.
"I want to stress to people that we are not out of the woods yet. We are making these cautious, calibrated steps, we are opening as much of hospitality as we can on July 4, opening as much of the economy as we can – some things, alas, still remain closed until they can become Covid-secure.
"But to make all that possible we have to remain vigilant."
During an earlier interview with the newly launched Times Radio, Mr Johnson promised a "whack-a-mole" strategy to tackling local flare-ups of the virus.
"Local hospital admissions are coming down, so are the death numbers," he said.
"They are much, much lower than they were a few weeks ago and that is encouraging.
"But the crucial thing is to make sure we are ready to crack down on local flare-ups.
"We have a whack-a-mole strategy."
He also said the local "whack-a-mole" strategy had worked in Weston-super-Mare and where there had been outbreaks around GP surgeries in London.
(Image: PA)
"That's the same approach that we will bring to bear in Leicester as well."
Officials have suggested keeping the current lockdown restrictions in place in Leicester for two weeks past July 4, the date pubs, restaurants and hairdressers among other venues have been given the green light to reopen in England.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, the city's mayor Sir Peter Soulsby was critical of the information he has received.
"Frankly it's been intensely frustrating.
"It was only last Thursday that we finally got some of the data we need but we’re still not getting all of it and it was only at 1.04am that the recommendations for Leicester arrived in my inbox.
"What they're suggesting is not a return to lockdown, it seems that what they’re suggesting is that we continue the present level of restriction for a further two weeks beyond July 4.
"I've looked at this report and frankly it's obviously been cobbled together very hastily. It's superficial and its description of Leicester is inaccurate and certainly it does not provide us with the information we need if we are to remain restricted for two weeks longer than the rest of the country."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-01--Victor Lindelof names key Man United strength behind unbeaten run

Victor Lindelof lauded his Manchester United defensive teammates and goalkeeper David de Gea after their 3-0 win over Brighton .
Bruno Fernandes ' sensational double and a fine opener from Mason Greenwood secured all three points for United at the Amex , while the back line also notched another clean sheet .
It 's the 11th time they have done so in the past 15 games , with Lindelof and Harry Maguire forming a solid partnership at the back .
Lindelof told MUTV after the game that the tight defence was just as important to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to score a lot of goals and then of course we want to keep a clean sheet as well , so I ’ m very happy for that , ” he said .
“ As a defensive unit today , as well as a team , we defended very well .
We had a lot of possession , then when we lost the ball we took it back quite quickly , so I ’ m very pleased with the performance today .
“ It ’ s very important , you know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them a few chances , it ’ s always important for David to be ready .
“ Once again he showed what a great goalkeeper he is , so it ’ s always nice to have him behind us.
” Lindelof also reserved some praise for United 's attacking players , who at times produced some of their best football of the season , particularly for Fernandes ' volleyed second goal that rounded off a trademark counter-attack .
“ We have some really good players up there , ” added the defender .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what they can do on the pitch and then when we keep the ball like that , they can control the game for us .
So it ’ s quite nice to watch them play football .
”

Victor Lindelof lauded his Manchester United defensive teammates and goalkeeper David de Gea after their 3-0 win over Brighton.
Bruno Fernandes' sensational double and a fine opener from Mason Greenwood secured all three points for United at the Amex, while the back line also notched another clean sheet. It's the 11th time they have done so in the past 15 games, with Lindelof and Harry Maguire forming a solid partnership at the back.
Lindelof told MUTV after the game that the tight defence was just as important to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side as a free-flowing attack.
“We want to score a lot of goals and then of course we want to keep a clean sheet as well, so I’m very happy for that,” he said.
“As a defensive unit today, as well as a team, we defended very well. We had a lot of possession, then when we lost the ball we took it back quite quickly, so I’m very pleased with the performance today.
“It’s very important, you know, when we lose the ball and give them a few chances, it’s always important for David to be ready.
“Once again he showed what a great goalkeeper he is, so it’s always nice to have him behind us.”
Lindelof also reserved some praise for United's attacking players, who at times produced some of their best football of the season, particularly for Fernandes' volleyed second goal that rounded off a trademark counter-attack.
“We have some really good players up there,” added the defender.
“I think once again they showed what they can do on the pitch and then when we keep the ball like that, they can control the game for us. So it’s quite nice to watch them play football.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-01--‘Frightening’ drop in council income could lead to cuts and job losses

Bosses in Rochdale fear a ‘ frightening ’ drop in council income could lead to cuts and redundancies unless the government steps in with more financial help .
Despite £13.6m in emergency funding , the town hall still has a £25m blackhole in its finances due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
But while it has had to ramp up spending over the last three months - accounting for £13.3m of the budget gap - it is the potential long-term loss of income that chiefs are really worried about .
The authority 's business rates and council tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year , with bad debt and the number of residents needing council tax support .
Chief finance officer Julie Murphy told a cabinet meeting the fund could take three years to get ‘ back on track ’ , while a cuts programme would be ‘ very likely ’ without one-off and ongoing support from the government .
Coun John Blundell said he found the council ’ s perilous financial position ‘ frightening ’ .
He added “ It just strikes me that what ’ s being lost in the papers is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant it is .
`` I think the government is getting away with funding things like PPE that the council have to pay for .
But when it comes to supporting all the staff that have been looking after people in adult social care , children ’ s services and the like - those services and jobs are going to be in jeopardy because the government won ’ t recognise this is going to be yet another set of cuts.
” Coun Blundell continued : “ I worry that the government is going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking after the elderly and children could potentially lose their jobs or we will be in a position where we can ’ t fund those services properly , because we have not made enough noise about it now.
” However , council leader Allen Brett said councils were engaged in a ‘ big argument ’ with the government over falling revenues.. “ I can not see how the government will fail to give us some of the ongoing costs .
But it ’ s not the ongoing costs I ’ m worried about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income.
” Chief executive Steve Rumbelow was able to offer a glimmer of hope in the form of a ‘ fiscal event ’ the government has penciled in for next week .
He told the meeting : “ It ’ s difficult to be certain what will happen with that .
We think there is going to be some mention of local government finance , although that may still might be focusing on the direct costs of Covid rather than the real underlying issue around loss of income .
“ But that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considering that .
We know that ’ s landed as a message that needs to be looked at .
”

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Bosses in Rochdale fear a ‘frightening’ drop in council income could lead to cuts and redundancies unless the government steps in with more financial help.
Despite £13.6m in emergency funding, the town hall still has a £25m blackhole in its finances due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
But while it has had to ramp up spending over the last three months - accounting for £13.3m of the budget gap - it is the potential long-term loss of income that chiefs are really worried about.
The authority's business rates and council tax collection fund is expecting a £9.5m hit this year, with bad debt and the number of residents needing council tax support.
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Chief finance officer Julie Murphy told a cabinet meeting the fund could take three years to get ‘back on track’, while a cuts programme would be ‘very likely’ without one-off and ongoing support from the government.
Coun John Blundell said he found the council’s perilous financial position ‘frightening’.
He added “It just strikes me that what’s being lost in the papers is that element around loss of income and how significant it is.
"I think the government is getting away with funding things like PPE that the council have to pay for. But when it comes to supporting all the staff that have been looking after people in adult social care, children’s services and the like - those services and jobs are going to be in jeopardy because the government won’t recognise this is going to be yet another set of cuts.”
Coun Blundell continued: “I worry that the government is going to let the people that have been looking after the elderly and children could potentially lose their jobs or we will be in a position where we can’t fund those services properly, because we have not made enough noise about it now.”
However, council leader Allen Brett said councils were engaged in a ‘big argument’ with the government over falling revenues..
“I cannot see how the government will fail to give us some of the ongoing costs. But it’s not the ongoing costs I’m worried about, it’s the loss of income.”
Chief executive Steve Rumbelow was able to offer a glimmer of hope in the form of a ‘fiscal event’ the government has penciled in for next week.
He told the meeting: “It’s difficult to be certain what will happen with that. We think there is going to be some mention of local government finance, although that may still might be focusing on the direct costs of Covid rather than the real underlying issue around loss of income.
“But that is an ongoing debate and the treasury is considering that. We know that’s landed as a message that needs to be looked at.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-01--Six more people have died with coronavirus at Greater Manchester's hospitals

Six more deaths have been recorded at Greater Manchester ’ s hospitals after those patients tested positive for Covid-19 .
The latest figures bring the total number of Covid-19 deaths across the region ’ s hospitals to 2,069 , according to the latest data from NHS England .
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust recorded another three deaths , while Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust recorded another two deaths .
At Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust there was one more death recorded .
The newly recorded deaths may not necessarily have happened in recent days as figures can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester , as of Wednesday , July 1 , is : On a daily basis the NHS publishes data relating to the number of deaths that have been recorded at each hospital trust in England in the last 24 hours .
These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate .
These often include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago .
This is because of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed as testing positive for COVID-19 , for post-mortem examinations to be processed and for data from the tests to be validated .
The figures do not include COVID-19 fatalities in the wider community - including care homes .
Some of the larger trusts run several hospitals in Greater Manchester .

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Six more deaths have been recorded at Greater Manchester’s hospitals after those patients tested positive for Covid-19.
The latest figures bring the total number of Covid-19 deaths across the region’s hospitals to 2,069, according to the latest data from NHS England.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust recorded another three deaths, while Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust recorded another two deaths.
At Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust there was one more death recorded.
The newly recorded deaths may not necessarily have happened in recent days as figures can be added retrospectively.
The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Wednesday, July 1, is:
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 221
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 425
NHS Nightingale Hospital North West - 6
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 542
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 6
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 177
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 213
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - 205
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - 13
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 252
On a daily basis the NHS publishes data relating to the number of deaths that have been recorded at each hospital trust in England in the last 24 hours.
These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.
These often include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.
This is because of the time it takes for deaths to be confirmed as testing positive for COVID-19, for post-mortem examinations to be processed and for data from the tests to be validated.
The figures do not include COVID-19 fatalities in the wider community - including care homes.
Some of the larger trusts run several hospitals in Greater Manchester.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust oversees the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-01--Crowds line streets to say goodbye to popular Wigan PCSO

Crowds of friends , family and former colleagues lined the streets to say goodbye to a much-loved PCSO .
Dave Ratcliffe died in late June following years working with GMP 's Golbourne and Lowton team and helping police operations in Wigan .
Hundreds of people have since left messages of support for his family and shared stories of working alongside him .
On Wednesday dozens of people watched as his coffin was led on its final journey from his home in Slag Lane to St Thomas ' Church in Golbourne .
The procession was led by a group of colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their lost friend .
In a post on GMP 's Leigh , Atherton and Hindley Facebook page , an officer wrote : `` Today we said goodbye to a friend and colleague Dave Ratcliffe .
`` As I walked behind him on his last journey , surrounded by his family and friends , I had a tear in my eye as I passed people paying their respects .
I had more tears as I walked through the guard of honour and took my place to pay last respects .
`` To say he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a gent , he took time to listen , he had time for people and he was a proud toffee supporter .
`` I 'd like to pass on thanks to all who attended and paid their respects , thank you to Golborne community and to the Golborne and Lowton area team for the support you 've given .
`` Special thanks to Sgt Kim Wood and Sgt Mike Lawrenson who made to day run so smoothly .
`` We did him proud .
Rest In Peace . ''
Only a handful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the funeral service because of the coronavirus lockdown rules but many others went along to watch the procession pass or left messages of support on the force 's Facebook page .
The Ratcliffe family had requested that only relatives bring flowers and anyone else wishing to give a gift should instead donate to Everton in the Community .

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Crowds of friends, family and former colleagues lined the streets to say goodbye to a much-loved PCSO.
Dave Ratcliffe died in late June following years working with GMP's Golbourne and Lowton team and helping police operations in Wigan.
Hundreds of people have since left messages of support for his family and shared stories of working alongside him.
On Wednesday dozens of people watched as his coffin was led on its final journey from his home in Slag Lane to St Thomas' Church in Golbourne.
The procession was led by a group of colleagues who formed a guard of honour to their lost friend.
In a post on GMP's Leigh, Atherton and Hindley Facebook page, an officer wrote: "Today we said goodbye to a friend and colleague Dave Ratcliffe.
"As I walked behind him on his last journey, surrounded by his family and friends, I had a tear in my eye as I passed people paying their respects. I had more tears as I walked through the guard of honour and took my place to pay last respects.
"To say he touched many is an understatement, he was a gent, he took time to listen, he had time for people and he was a proud toffee supporter.
(Image: GMP)
"I'd like to pass on thanks to all who attended and paid their respects, thank you to Golborne community and to the Golborne and Lowton area team for the support you've given.
"Special thanks to Sgt Kim Wood and Sgt Mike Lawrenson who made to day run so smoothly.
"We did him proud. Rest In Peace."
Only a handful of family members were allowed to attend the funeral service because of the coronavirus lockdown rules but many others went along to watch the procession pass or left messages of support on the force's Facebook page.
The Ratcliffe family had requested that only relatives bring flowers and anyone else wishing to give a gift should instead donate to Everton in the Community.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-01--'State of the art' playground could be built on former bowling green

A former bowling green in Hyde could be transformed into a playground with ‘ state of the art ’ equipment for both children and adults .
Housing association Onward Homes have submitted a planning application to Tameside council to create the play area at Fields Farm Road in Hattersley .
According to the developer , the bowling green has not been in use for ‘ several years ’ , and the council confirmed it was last used in 2010 .
The plans come as part of the wider regeneration of Hattersley being driven by a partnership between Tameside council , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s funded by the Hattersley Public Realm Fund , provided by residential development partner Barratt Developments .
Playgrounds are currently shut across the borough due to coronavirus but bosses say the new facility will be a ‘ welcome addition ’ when they reopen .
It will feature a playhouse , lookout towers , slide , net climber , bridges , an accessible roundabout and a musical feature .
And there ’ s also outdoor gym equipment included as part of the plans for adults to tackle chin-ups , sit-ups and step-ups .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is proposed to be replaced with a 1.2 metre high steel fence and combination gate .
Councillor Oliver Ryan , cabinet member for finance and economic growth , said : “ This exciting new playground will feature state of the art equipment enabling children to play together in the fresh air and get exercise while having fun .
“ It will also aid development and there ’ s even equipment for adults to have a quick workout in the outdoors to help all the family keep fit and healthy .
I ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coun Jacqueline Owen for all their work in helping make this happen .
“ It ’ s just part of our investment in both Hattersley and playgrounds across Tameside to help create a more attractive , healthier borough that ’ s a welcoming place to live and work.
” If the application is granted permission , equipment will be installed by Playdale Playgrounds who has also designed the play area .
Eddie Vickers , neighbourhood delivery manager at Onward Homes , said : “ We are delighted to bring this site back into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition to local residents of all ages .
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A former bowling green in Hyde could be transformed into a playground with ‘state of the art’ equipment for both children and adults.
Housing association Onward Homes have submitted a planning application to Tameside council to create the play area at Fields Farm Road in Hattersley.
According to the developer, the bowling green has not been in use for ‘several years’, and the council confirmed it was last used in 2010.
The plans come as part of the wider regeneration of Hattersley being driven by a partnership between Tameside council, Onward Homes and Homes England.
(Image: Onward Homes/Playdale)
It’s funded by the Hattersley Public Realm Fund, provided by residential development partner Barratt Developments.
Playgrounds are currently shut across the borough due to coronavirus but bosses say the new facility will be a ‘welcome addition’ when they reopen.
It will feature a playhouse, lookout towers, slide, net climber, bridges, an accessible roundabout and a musical feature.
And there’s also outdoor gym equipment included as part of the plans for adults to tackle chin-ups, sit-ups and step-ups.
(Image: Onward Homes/Playdale)
The existing fence around the bowling green is proposed to be replaced with a 1.2 metre high steel fence and combination gate.
Councillor Oliver Ryan, cabinet member for finance and economic growth, said: “This exciting new playground will feature state of the art equipment enabling children to play together in the fresh air and get exercise while having fun.
“It will also aid development and there’s even equipment for adults to have a quick workout in the outdoors to help all the family keep fit and healthy. I’d like to thank Coun Janet Cooper and Coun Jacqueline Owen for all their work in helping make this happen.
(Image: Google Maps)
“It’s just part of our investment in both Hattersley and playgrounds across Tameside to help create a more attractive, healthier borough that’s a welcoming place to live and work.”
If the application is granted permission, equipment will be installed by Playdale Playgrounds who has also designed the play area.
Eddie Vickers, neighbourhood delivery manager at Onward Homes, said: “We are delighted to bring this site back into use, which will be a valuable addition to local residents of all ages.”