themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Fans make Bruno Fernandes demand to Sporting amid Manchester United transfer saga

Manchester United fans have been pleading with Sporting to let their captain Bruno Fernandes join the club .
United are hoping to add reinforcements to their injury depleted squad in the January transfer window and have targeted Fernandes following the losses of Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba .
The 25-year-old has a staggering record of 79 goal contributions - 47 strikes and 32 assists - over his last 80 games for the Lisbon club , stretching to the start of last season .
He has the creativity that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lacking in his side , however , MEN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well apart on their valuations of Fernandes , with the club being left baffled by the price increase .
United have until 11pm on Friday when the transfer window shuts to complete a deal or face the prospect of playing the rest of the season without any new additions .
Fernandes is in action again on Monday night as Sporting take on Martitimo in what is the last game Sporting have before deadline day .
United supporters are desperate to see the Portuguese international arrive at Old Trafford and some have resorted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done .
You can see a selection of their reactions here :

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Manchester United fans have been pleading with Sporting to let their captain Bruno Fernandes join the club.
United are hoping to add reinforcements to their injury depleted squad in the January transfer window and have targeted Fernandes following the losses of Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba.
The 25-year-old has a staggering record of 79 goal contributions - 47 strikes and 32 assists - over his last 80 games for the Lisbon club, stretching to the start of last season.
He has the creativity that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lacking in his side, however, MEN Sport understands that United and Sporting are well apart on their valuations of Fernandes, with the club being left baffled by the price increase.
United have until 11pm on Friday when the transfer window shuts to complete a deal or face the prospect of playing the rest of the season without any new additions.
Fernandes is in action again on Monday night as Sporting take on Martitimo in what is the last game Sporting have before deadline day.
United supporters are desperate to see the Portuguese international arrive at Old Trafford and some have resorted to pleading with Sporting to get the deal done.
You can see a selection of their reactions here:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Manchester's best restaurants, bars, shows and venues honoured at CityLife Awards 2020

The CityLife Awards for 2020 have been revealed - celebrating everything that makes Manchester the cultural capital it is .
The annual awards celebrate everything from the city 's best restaurants and bars to its venues , and the people who bring them to life with music , comedy , art exhibitions and theatre shows .
Readers voted in their thousands for their favourites , with more than 20,000 votes cast .
The winners were honoured at a ceremony hosted by Band on the Wall , with support from ShinDigger , Tarsier Gin and Schweppes .
The CityLife team also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognising an outstanding contribution to the city 's cultural landscape .
Here are all the winners and nominees from the CityLife Awards 2020 .
If laughter is the best medicine , The Frog and Bucket is officially the best dispensary .
Celebrating its 25th anniversary last year , the Oldham Street venue has been keeping Manchester in mirth since 1994 .
Over the years it 's played host to household names including Peter Kay , Jason Manford and John Bishop , with a programme mixing award-winning acts and emerging talent .
So popular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Theatre twice , this musical comedy from the creators of South Park was a blockbuster smash that saw people queuing at the box office from 5am to get their hands on tickets .
Written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone , together with Avenue Q 's Robert Lopez , the story follows two missionaries sent from their home in Salt Lake City to preach the Mormon religion to a remote Ugandan village whose residents have much bigger things to deal with - like famine , AIDS , and warfare .
As wickedly funny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the controversial show is also surprisingly heartwarming .
You can read our review here .
The CityLife Award for best theatre show adds to a cabinet already crammed with trophies , including a collection of Tony and Olivier Awards .
Shortlisted : Tree at MIF ; & Juliet at the Palace Theatre ; Mame at Hope Mill Theatre ; Tao of Glass at MIF .
Transforming Heaton Park into an after-dark wonderland , Lightopia was a magical spectacle seen by thousands of Mancunians .
Colourful lanterns , dancing lasers and water shows turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of glowing lions , tigers , zebra and a moving rhino , and whimsical woodland walks lit up by luminous dandelions and mushrooms .
At the heart of the event were contemporary lantern art installations celebrating the theme of harmony .
`` I feel like we need more warmth , we need more friendship , I wanted to carry that throughout this festival , '' the artist behind them , Ava Moradi , said .
Judging by the groups of friends and families that streamed through the gates to see them , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parr 's Return to Manchester ; SICK !
Festival ; Atmospheric Memory at MIF ; Not Quite Light .
A favourite with both acts and audiences , the atmospheric Albert Hall makes a breathtaking backdrop for a gig .
The Grade II-listed former Wesleyan Chapel lay forgotten until it was reopened as a music hall in 2013 by the team behind Trof , Gorilla and the Deaf Institute .
Now it 's home to an carefully curated calendar of the coolest gigs and club nights , as well as being the intimate venue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Courteeners to host album launch shows and other special events .
Shortlisted : Festival Square at MIF ; Band on the Wall ; Gorilla ; Depot .
Proudly flying the post-punk flag for Manchester , LIINES are a band worth getting to know .
Frenetic energy and intellectual song-writing have made them one of the most highly regarded acts to come out of our city in the last decade .
Comparisons have been drawn to Joy Division , Savages , PINS and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs , but really the sound of LIINES @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single On and On is the follow up to 2018 's debut album Stop-Start .
It 's brought raves to a brewery , an air raid shelter and now to a disused railway depot .
Nomadic nightclub The Warehouse Project took a major step up in scale this year , moving out of its spiritual home of Store Street to the gargantuan Depot at Mayfield .
It 's brought some of the biggest names in music to the 10,000 capacity venue during its last season , with a monumental line up including Aphex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the massive crowds to match .
Treading that difficult tightrope between trendy and traditional with effortless grace , The Marble Arch is the pub we all wish we had on our doorstep .
The original home of Manchester ’ s Marble Beers , this gem of a pub offers a great selection of real ale and craft beer , both the brewery ’ s own and from further afield , alongside some of the best pub grub in the city .
Its remarkable interior , with original Victorian tiling and fireplaces , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unexpected bit of grandeur to an otherwise uninspiring stretch of Rochdale Road .
Shortlisted : The Pilcrow ; The Smithfield Tavern ; The Knott ; Archive The Peter Street party palace has remained one of the city 's most popular and packed-out spots ever since opening in 2015 .
Busy from morning until night , it changes gears from laid-back brunch and lunch spot to a raucous night out with wild entertainment at the weekends .
Behind the bar there 's a wide selection of Bavarian and European beers including Pilsner Urquell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kitchen and bakery are equally impressive , knocking out hearty plates of Alpine comfort food that earned a glowing food review from The Guardian 's Jay Rayner .
Shortlisted : The Jane Eyre ; Speak in Code ; YES ; Wolf at the Door .
Food halls are everywhere now .
But long before the term became trendy , the Arndale Food Market was quietly doing its thing , with a collection of independent traders slinging out top-notch food at rock-bottom prices .
Squeezed in between the twinkling LEDs of mobile phone shops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 'll find a cornucopia of world cuisine whisking you from China to Canada and everywhere in between , all in one lunch hour .
A recent expansion has seen the number - and quality - of traders shoot up , with newcomers including Holy Crab , Wholesome Junkies , Blue Caribou Canteen and Firebird Hope joining established favourites such as Viet Shack and Pancho 's Burritos .
The market has become a vital stepping stone for so many independent businesses , bridging the gap between street food events and full-blown restaurants - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way .
Manchester 's got a fair few big-name exports from London , but none caused quite as much of a stir as Dishoom .
With queues out of the door from the get-go , Mancunians were hungry for what Dishoom was serving - a menu of Indian food inspired by the Irani cafes of old Bombay .
The transformation of this corner of Manchester Hall was also drastic , creating one of the most striking dining spaces anywhere in the city .
Whether it 's an entire lamb shank baked into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or perfect rashers of bacon inside a naan , this swish curry house beat some seriously fierce competition to be crowned M.E.N readers ' favourite restaurant .
Nurturing a music scene like the one in Greater Manchester is a never-ending , continuous process , and it doesn ’ t always take the form of city-stopping festivals or enormous arena gigs .
Sometimes , it comes down to a festival based on an industrial estate and other unexpected spaces in Salford .
Sometimes it ’ s a DJ set on a public square that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This year ’ s Cultural Hero is the musical brains behind some of the region ’ s most beloved events , from Salford 's Sounds From The Other City to Manchester International Festival 's Festival Square .
She 's also the person we have to thank for filling a Victorian swimming pool with some of the world 's best beers every year , and helping to put Manchester 's own brewing scene on the map , at Indy Man Beer Con at Victoria Baths .
Writing about the city 's cultural legacy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , she wrote : `` We are shaped by what has happened before us from music to politics and everything in between , but what is important is what we do now and how we move to the future .
`` It ’ s such an exciting city at such an exciting point in time , there is a certain bubbling feeling at the moment . ''
So very much of that is down to her .
Thank you to our sponsors The CityLife team would like to thank Band on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as our drinks sponsors : ShinDigger , Tarsier Gin and Schweppes .
We 'd also like to thank our presenters , all our nominees and guests , and every one of you who voted .

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The CityLife Awards for 2020 have been revealed - celebrating everything that makes Manchester the cultural capital it is.
The annual awards celebrate everything from the city's best restaurants and bars to its venues, and the people who bring them to life with music, comedy, art exhibitions and theatre shows.
Readers voted in their thousands for their favourites, with more than 20,000 votes cast.
The winners were honoured at a ceremony hosted by Band on the Wall, with support from ShinDigger, Tarsier Gin and Schweppes.
The CityLife team also named their cultural hero for 2020 - recognising an outstanding contribution to the city's cultural landscape.
Here are all the winners and nominees from the CityLife Awards 2020.
You can also take a look at all the pictures from the night and watch the live stream of the event back here.
Best comedy club
Winner: The Frog and Bucket
(Image: Carla Speight)
If laughter is the best medicine, The Frog and Bucket is officially the best dispensary.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, the Oldham Street venue has been keeping Manchester in mirth since 1994.
Over the years it's played host to household names including Peter Kay, Jason Manford and John Bishop, with a programme mixing award-winning acts and emerging talent.
Shortlisted: The Comedy Store; Blizzard; XS Malarkey; Group Therapy.
Best theatre show
Winner: Book of Mormon
(Image: Paul Coltas)
So popular it extended its run at the Palace Theatre twice, this musical comedy from the creators of South Park was a blockbuster smash that saw people queuing at the box office from 5am to get their hands on tickets.
Written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, together with Avenue Q's Robert Lopez, the story follows two missionaries sent from their home in Salt Lake City to preach the Mormon religion to a remote Ugandan village whose residents have much bigger things to deal with - like famine, AIDS, and warfare.
As wickedly funny and risque as you'd expect, the controversial show is also surprisingly heartwarming. You can read our review here.
The CityLife Award for best theatre show adds to a cabinet already crammed with trophies, including a collection of Tony and Olivier Awards.
Shortlisted: Tree at MIF; & Juliet at the Palace Theatre; Mame at Hope Mill Theatre; Tao of Glass at MIF.
Best art exhibition or event
Winner: Lightopia
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Transforming Heaton Park into an after-dark wonderland, Lightopia was a magical spectacle seen by thousands of Mancunians.
Colourful lanterns, dancing lasers and water shows turned its paths into a safari park full of glowing lions, tigers, zebra and a moving rhino, and whimsical woodland walks lit up by luminous dandelions and mushrooms.
At the heart of the event were contemporary lantern art installations celebrating the theme of harmony.
"I feel like we need more warmth, we need more friendship, I wanted to carry that throughout this festival," the artist behind them, Ava Moradi, said.
Judging by the groups of friends and families that streamed through the gates to see them, it achieved just that.
Shortlisted: Martin Parr's Return to Manchester; SICK! Festival; Atmospheric Memory at MIF; Not Quite Light.
Best live music venue
Winner: Albert Hall
(Image: Jack Kirwin)
A favourite with both acts and audiences, the atmospheric Albert Hall makes a breathtaking backdrop for a gig.
The Grade II-listed former Wesleyan Chapel lay forgotten until it was reopened as a music hall in 2013 by the team behind Trof, Gorilla and the Deaf Institute.
Now it's home to an carefully curated calendar of the coolest gigs and club nights, as well as being the intimate venue of choice for arena-sized acts like the Courteeners to host album launch shows and other special events.
Shortlisted: Festival Square at MIF; Band on the Wall; Gorilla; Depot.
Breakthrough act
Winner: LIINES
(Image: LIINES)
Proudly flying the post-punk flag for Manchester, LIINES are a band worth getting to know.
Frenetic energy and intellectual song-writing have made them one of the most highly regarded acts to come out of our city in the last decade.
Comparisons have been drawn to Joy Division, Savages, PINS and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but really the sound of LIINES is entirely their own.
Their latest single On and On is the follow up to 2018's debut album Stop-Start.
Shortlisted: Aitch; Pip Millet; The Lathums; Phoebe Green.
Best club night
Winner: The Warehouse Project
(Image: © Photography by Hannah Metcalfe (www.hannahmetcalfe.co.uk))
It's brought raves to a brewery, an air raid shelter and now to a disused railway depot.
Nomadic nightclub The Warehouse Project took a major step up in scale this year, moving out of its spiritual home of Store Street to the gargantuan Depot at Mayfield.
It's brought some of the biggest names in music to the 10,000 capacity venue during its last season, with a monumental line up including Aphex Twin, Skepta and Underworld - and the massive crowds to match.
Shortlisted: Homobloc; Zutekh; High Hoops; Girls on Film.
Best pub or craft beer bar
Winner: The Marble Arch
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Treading that difficult tightrope between trendy and traditional with effortless grace, The Marble Arch is the pub we all wish we had on our doorstep.
The original home of Manchester’s Marble Beers, this gem of a pub offers a great selection of real ale and craft beer, both the brewery’s own and from further afield, alongside some of the best pub grub in the city.
Its remarkable interior, with original Victorian tiling and fireplaces, is worth a visit in itself, lending an unexpected bit of grandeur to an otherwise uninspiring stretch of Rochdale Road.
Shortlisted: The Pilcrow; The Smithfield Tavern; The Knott; Archive
Best bar
Winner: Albert's Schloss
The Peter Street party palace has remained one of the city's most popular and packed-out spots ever since opening in 2015.
Busy from morning until night, it changes gears from laid-back brunch and lunch spot to a raucous night out with wild entertainment at the weekends.
Behind the bar there's a wide selection of Bavarian and European beers including Pilsner Urquell fresh from the tank, and the kitchen and bakery are equally impressive, knocking out hearty plates of Alpine comfort food that earned a glowing food review from The Guardian's Jay Rayner .
Shortlisted: The Jane Eyre; Speak in Code; YES; Wolf at the Door.
Best casual dining
Winner: Arndale Food Market
Food halls are everywhere now. But long before the term became trendy, the Arndale Food Market was quietly doing its thing, with a collection of independent traders slinging out top-notch food at rock-bottom prices.
Squeezed in between the twinkling LEDs of mobile phone shops and glint of gold jewellery stalls, you'll find a cornucopia of world cuisine whisking you from China to Canada and everywhere in between, all in one lunch hour.
A recent expansion has seen the number - and quality - of traders shoot up, with newcomers including Holy Crab, Wholesome Junkies, Blue Caribou Canteen and Firebird Hope joining established favourites such as Viet Shack and Pancho's Burritos.
The market has become a vital stepping stone for so many independent businesses, bridging the gap between street food events and full-blown restaurants - and nurturing a loyal customer following along the way.
Shortlisted: Sugo Pasta Kitchen; The Sparrows; Cocktail Beer Ramen + Bun; Stretford Foodhall.
Best restaurant
Winner: Dishoom
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Manchester's got a fair few big-name exports from London, but none caused quite as much of a stir as Dishoom.
With queues out of the door from the get-go, Mancunians were hungry for what Dishoom was serving - a menu of Indian food inspired by the Irani cafes of old Bombay.
The transformation of this corner of Manchester Hall was also drastic, creating one of the most striking dining spaces anywhere in the city.
Whether it's an entire lamb shank baked into a biryani and topped with pastry, or perfect rashers of bacon inside a naan, this swish curry house beat some seriously fierce competition to be crowned M.E.N readers' favourite restaurant.
Shortlisted: Mana; Kala; Erst; Hawksmoor.
CityLife's Cultural Hero 2020
Riv Burns
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Nurturing a music scene like the one in Greater Manchester is a never-ending, continuous process, and it doesn’t always take the form of city-stopping festivals or enormous arena gigs.
Sometimes, it comes down to a festival based on an industrial estate and other unexpected spaces in Salford. Sometimes it’s a DJ set on a public square that has Mancs dancing on cobblestones until 2am.
This year’s Cultural Hero is the musical brains behind some of the region’s most beloved events, from Salford's Sounds From The Other City to Manchester International Festival's Festival Square.
She's also the person we have to thank for filling a Victorian swimming pool with some of the world's best beers every year, and helping to put Manchester's own brewing scene on the map, at Indy Man Beer Con at Victoria Baths.
Writing about the city's cultural legacy in CityLife's My Manchester pages last year, she wrote: "We are shaped by what has happened before us from music to politics and everything in between, but what is important is what we do now and how we move to the future.
"It’s such an exciting city at such an exciting point in time, there is a certain bubbling feeling at the moment."
So very much of that is down to her.
Thank you to our sponsors
The CityLife team would like to thank Band on the Wall for hosting this year's awards, as well as our drinks sponsors: ShinDigger, Tarsier Gin and Schweppes.
We'd also like to thank our presenters, all our nominees and guests, and every one of you who voted.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Bruno Fernandes starts for Sporting amid Manchester United transfer speculation

Bruno Fernandes will once again play for Sporting tonight amid Manchester United 's pursuit of the creative midfielder .
United want to sign Fernandes in the January transfer window to help bolster their midfield options , following injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba , as well as bring some much needed creativity into the side .
However , the MEN understands the club has been left baffled by Sporting 's increased valuation of the player and refuse to meet the Portuguese club 's asking price and there 's still a difference in valuation between the two sides .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club in recent weeks in their defeats to city rivals Benfica and in the Taca da Liga semi-final with Braga with speculation mounting over his position at the club .
Fernandes managed to grab the assist in the 2-1 defeat to take his impressive tally up to 15 goals and 14 assists in 27 games this season , which shows why United are interested .
The Portuguese international will be in action again tonight against 12th placed Maritomo , with Fernandes deployed in the attacking-midfield position .
Sporting manager Silas admitted that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes anxious on the pitch .
`` He is always very available to work , '' Silas said before the match .
`` He may be more anxious but I did n't notice .
He is very focused on training , in the game , I talk a lot with my players and he is one of the ones who gets more involved in those aspects . ''

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Bruno Fernandes will once again play for Sporting tonight amid Manchester United's pursuit of the creative midfielder.
United want to sign Fernandes in the January transfer window to help bolster their midfield options, following injuries to Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba, as well as bring some much needed creativity into the side.
However, the MEN understands the club has been left baffled by Sporting's increased valuation of the player and refuse to meet the Portuguese club's asking price and there's still a difference in valuation between the two sides.
The 25-year-old has played twice for the Lisbon club in recent weeks in their defeats to city rivals Benfica and in the Taca da Liga semi-final with Braga with speculation mounting over his position at the club.
Fernandes managed to grab the assist in the 2-1 defeat to take his impressive tally up to 15 goals and 14 assists in 27 games this season, which shows why United are interested.
The Portuguese international will be in action again tonight against 12th placed Maritomo, with Fernandes deployed in the attacking-midfield position.
Sporting manager Silas admitted that the transfer interest from United may be making Fernandes anxious on the pitch.
"He is always very available to work," Silas said before the match.
"He may be more anxious but I didn't notice. He is very focused on training, in the game, I talk a lot with my players and he is one of the ones who gets more involved in those aspects."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Tributes pour in for popular Manchester United fan who died suddenly after brain aneurysm

The family of a popular young football fan , who died after suddenly suffering a brain aneurysm , have paid tribute to him .
Lewis Holland , 24 , who was perfectly healthy beforehand , was rushed to hospital after suddenly collapsing earlier this month .
He was left in a coma after doctors said he had suffered a bleed on the brain .
He tragically died two days later .
There has since been an outpouring of grief from the family and friends of the popular Manchester United fan from Stockport .
More than £3,500 has been raised for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum Lisa Holland , brother Jamie , girlfriend Sofi Hodgson , grandmother Patricia , his uncle Andrew and cousins Wesley , Natasha and Koby .
Mum Lisa , 50 , said they had all been left numb by his shock death .
`` I saw him on the day before he collapsed , I went round to his flat and he seemed fine .
He had complained of a headache but we did n't think anything of it .
`` It was just all so sudden .
`` He was so fit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smoke .
`` We 've been told since that this is very common and you can live with an aneurysm without knowing it .
`` But it was just such a shock .
It still has n't really sunk in , we 're just devastated . ''
He died in hospital on Sunday January 19 , two days after his sudden collapse .
Lewis , from Edgeley , attended Castle Hill High School in Offerton before moving on to Stockport College .
He was a huge Manchester United fan and also played for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Lewis , who had autism , `` lived '' for playing and watching football .
`` He was a massive United fan '' Lisa said .
`` He would go to lots of the games with his girlfriend or even sometimes on his own .
`` He used to go and meet the players whenever he could and get their autographs .
`` He loved playing football .
He lived for it really .
`` He was just a very funny lad .
He would always tell people which United players they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He was just really happy in his life .
`` We 'll miss him so much . ''
A GoFundMe page towards crowdfunding for help with his funeral costs saw a flurry of donations of over £3,670 in just a matter of days .
The Stockport Tourism Facebook page described Lewis as a `` gentle young soul who made Stockport an amazing place to live . ''
Amy Sargent said : `` We had some great times at Stockport College & even after all the years that had passed , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Edgeley .
You were a beautiful person and the world won ’ t be the same without you . ''
Brother Jamie said : `` Myself and the family would like to thank each and everyone one of you who made a donation towards Lewis ' funeral .
`` We are all overwhelmed with the support and kindness .
`` Lewis was truly loved and will be in our hearts forever . ''

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The family of a popular young football fan, who died after suddenly suffering a brain aneurysm, have paid tribute to him.
Lewis Holland, 24, who was perfectly healthy beforehand, was rushed to hospital after suddenly collapsing earlier this month.
He was left in a coma after doctors said he had suffered a bleed on the brain. He tragically died two days later.
There has since been an outpouring of grief from the family and friends of the popular Manchester United fan from Stockport.
More than £3,500 has been raised for his funeral.
He leaves behind his mum Lisa Holland, brother Jamie, girlfriend Sofi Hodgson, grandmother Patricia, his uncle Andrew and cousins Wesley, Natasha and Koby.
Mum Lisa, 50, said they had all been left numb by his shock death.
(Image: Holland family)
"I saw him on the day before he collapsed, I went round to his flat and he seemed fine. He had complained of a headache but we didn't think anything of it.
"It was just all so sudden.
"He was so fit and healthy, he didn't drink or smoke.
"We've been told since that this is very common and you can live with an aneurysm without knowing it.
"But it was just such a shock. It still hasn't really sunk in, we're just devastated."
He died in hospital on Sunday January 19, two days after his sudden collapse.
Lewis, from Edgeley, attended Castle Hill High School in Offerton before moving on to Stockport College.
He was a huge Manchester United fan and also played for local team Stockport Tigers.
His family said Lewis, who had autism, "lived" for playing and watching football.
(Image: Holland family)
"He was a massive United fan" Lisa said.
"He would go to lots of the games with his girlfriend or even sometimes on his own.
"He used to go and meet the players whenever he could and get their autographs.
"He loved playing football. He lived for it really.
"He was just a very funny lad. He would always tell people which United players they looked like and leave them in stitches.
"He was just really happy in his life.
"We'll miss him so much."
A GoFundMe page towards crowdfunding for help with his funeral costs saw a flurry of donations of over £3,670 in just a matter of days.
The Stockport Tourism Facebook page described Lewis as a "gentle young soul who made Stockport an amazing place to live."
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Amy Sargent said: "We had some great times at Stockport College & even after all the years that had passed, you still always stopped for a chat on Edgeley. You were a beautiful person and the world won’t be the same without you."
Brother Jamie said: "Myself and the family would like to thank each and everyone one of you who made a donation towards Lewis' funeral.
"We are all overwhelmed with the support and kindness.
"Lewis was truly loved and will be in our hearts forever."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Manchester United Bruno Fernandes 'bid' details revealed and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have made a bid of £42.5million plus £8.5million worth of add-ons for Bruno Fernandes , but remain some distance short of Sporting CP 's asking price — according to reports .
MEN Sport understands United retain an interest in Fernandes , though the deal is n't any closer to being sealed with the two clubs apart in their valuations of the player .
It 's reported by Optus Sport Sporting are holding out for £55million and at least £12.5m in add-ons for the 25-year-old playmaker .
The report goes on to claim that United have indicated they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is n't accepted .
Fernandes was named in the squad for the Portuguese capital club in their Primeira Liga clash with Maritimo on Monday night and it is highly possible their first team coach Silas will be asked about a potential transfer after the game .
United have until 11pm on Friday to get a deal over the line for the Portugal international , but all indications are that the clubs will not be able to agree on a fee .
Elsewhere , Paul Pogba 's brother could join the United man in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was training with Championship side Charlton Athletic .
Florentin Pogba is a target for Lee Bowyer 's side , according to the South London Press after his release from MLS side Atlanta United .
The 29-year-old has previously played for Saint Etienne and Sedan and plays international football for Guinea .

Manchester United have made a bid of £42.5million plus £8.5million worth of add-ons for Bruno Fernandes, but remain some distance short of Sporting CP's asking price — according to reports.
MEN Sport understands United retain an interest in Fernandes, though the deal isn't any closer to being sealed with the two clubs apart in their valuations of the player.
It's reported by Optus Sport Sporting are holding out for £55million and at least £12.5m in add-ons for the 25-year-old playmaker. The report goes on to claim that United have indicated they are prepared to walk away if their bid isn't accepted.
Fernandes was named in the squad for the Portuguese capital club in their Primeira Liga clash with Maritimo on Monday night and it is highly possible their first team coach Silas will be asked about a potential transfer after the game.
United have until 11pm on Friday to get a deal over the line for the Portugal international, but all indications are that the clubs will not be able to agree on a fee.
Elsewhere, Paul Pogba's brother could join the United man in English football after it was reported that he was training with Championship side Charlton Athletic.
Florentin Pogba is a target for Lee Bowyer's side, according to the South London Press after his release from MLS side Atlanta United.
The 29-year-old has previously played for Saint Etienne and Sedan and plays international football for Guinea.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Police appeal over Bolton Wanderers supporters wanted for questioning after pub violence

Police have released CCTV images of men believed to be Bolton Wanderers supporters who are wanted for questioning after violence flared in Lincoln following the cancellation of a match .
The club 's League One fixture at Lincoln City last October was postponed due to the weather and a waterlogged pitch .
Lincolnshire Police said officers wanted to speak with all five of the men pictured in the images .
The appeal - and the CCTV images - were published by the force on Twitter and Facebook .
Officers responded to reports of a group of men said to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city centre at around 1pm on October 26 last year .
The pub - The Anchor on High Street in Lincoln - was later pictured with smashed windows , reported Lincolnshire Live .
One man was Tasered and a youth arrested .
Writing on Facebook , Lincolnshire Police said : `` We are releasing pictures of five men , believed to be Bolton Wanderers supporters , who we would like to speak to in connection with a public order incident .
`` At just after 1 pm on October 26 , a group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Anchor pub on High Street in Lincoln .
`` This followed the cancellation of a match , due to be played on that date , between Lincoln and Bolton .
`` If you recognise these men , please get in touch with Lincolnshire Police via the 101 number with incident reference 190 of 26 October 2019 . ''
Lincoln 's home match with Wanderers was cancelled after heavy rain caused the Sincil Bank pitch to flood .
The announcement came just before 11am , four hours before kick-off on the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been already heading to the city .
The Anchor pub is said to be popular pre-match with football fans .
Writing on Facebook after the violence flared , pub bosses said they had no choice but to close for the night for the safety of staff and customers .
Lincolnshire Live reported at the time that police were called to reports of 'disorder involving several people ' .
They said one man was Tasered during the incident and a youth was arrested , with reports about other incidents all said to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No further details however have been issued by Lincolnshire Police .

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Police have released CCTV images of men believed to be Bolton Wanderers supporters who are wanted for questioning after violence flared in Lincoln following the cancellation of a match.
The club's League One fixture at Lincoln City last October was postponed due to the weather and a waterlogged pitch.
Lincolnshire Police said officers wanted to speak with all five of the men pictured in the images.
The appeal - and the CCTV images - were published by the force on Twitter and Facebook.
Officers responded to reports of a group of men said to have been fighting at a pub in Lincoln city centre at around 1pm on October 26 last year.
(Image: Google)
The pub - The Anchor on High Street in Lincoln - was later pictured with smashed windows, reported Lincolnshire Live.
One man was Tasered and a youth arrested.
Police confirmed the incident involved violence and criminal damage.
(Image: Lincolnshire Police)
Writing on Facebook, Lincolnshire Police said: "We are releasing pictures of five men, believed to be Bolton Wanderers supporters, who we would like to speak to in connection with a public order incident.
"At just after 1 pm on October 26, a group of men were reported to be fighting in the Anchor pub on High Street in Lincoln.
"This followed the cancellation of a match, due to be played on that date, between Lincoln and Bolton.
(Image: Lincolnshire Live)
"If you recognise these men, please get in touch with Lincolnshire Police via the 101 number with incident reference 190 of 26 October 2019."
Lincoln's home match with Wanderers was cancelled after heavy rain caused the Sincil Bank pitch to flood.
The announcement came just before 11am, four hours before kick-off on the day, but some fans are believed to have been already heading to the city.
The Anchor pub is said to be popular pre-match with football fans.
(Image: PA)
Writing on Facebook after the violence flared, pub bosses said they had no choice but to close for the night for the safety of staff and customers.
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Lincolnshire Live reported at the time that police were called to reports of 'disorder involving several people'.
They said one man was Tasered during the incident and a youth was arrested, with reports about other incidents all said to have been football-related received relating to other pubs.
No further details however have been issued by Lincolnshire Police.
Greater Manchester Police have shared the appeal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Film crew spotted in Salford filming brand new 80s drama

A film crew was spotted around Eccles Shopping centre today filming for a brand new Channel Four show .
It @ @ @ @ @ set to only last a day - although it 's possible the crew will move @ @ @ @ @ Salford .
A prop store was spotted last week selling VHS recorders and televisions from @ @ @ @ @ believed the 80s themed show is a five part series that will follow the impact @ @ @ @ @ in 1980s London .
Written by multi-BAFTA Award winning writer Russell T Davies , the @ @ @ @ @ aired this summer on Channel 4 according to Davies .
Previously titled ‘ The Boys @ @ @ @ @ change its name thanks to streaming service Amazon ’ s mega hit of the same @ @ @ @ @ them have been spotted in Eccles yet , an all star cast has been assembled @ @ @ @ @ Stephen Fry , lead singer of pop group Years and Years , Olly Alexander , @ @ @ @ @ Harris .

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A film crew was spotted around Eccles Shopping centre today filming for a brand new Channel Four show.
It's thought the filming is set to only last a day - although it's possible the crew will move on to other locations in Salford.
A prop store was spotted last week selling VHS recorders and televisions from the 80s.
It is believed the 80s themed show is a five part series that will follow the impact of AIDS on three boys in 1980s London.
(Image: Nigel Evans)
Written by multi-BAFTA Award winning writer Russell T Davies, the show is set to be aired this summer on Channel 4 according to Davies.
Previously titled ‘The Boys’ the show had to change its name thanks to streaming service Amazon’s mega hit of the same name.
Although none of them have been spotted in Eccles yet, an all star cast has been assembled for the show including, Stephen Fry, lead singer of pop group Years and Years, Olly Alexander, Keeley Hawes and Neil Patrick Harris.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Boy playing on Xbox was forced to duck when bullets sprayed above his head as gunman blasted home

A family 'feared for their lives ' as a gunman blasted shots at their home on two occasions in the same day in Wigan .
Dad-of-two , Jamie Bailey , was 'lucky not to have killed anyone ' during the shootings in Beech Hill in May 2018 , a judge told the court .
A couple and their four children , the youngest of which were 15 and 17 , were inside as he fired multiple rounds of bullets .
No one was injured .
A 15-year-old boy who was playing on his XBox ducked to the floor as bullets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crown Court heard .
The 30-year-old first appeared at the home at around 3.30pm after his ex partner had an argument with a man living at the home - the complainant 's step-son , earlier in the day .
It had followed a long running dispute .
The man invited Bailey to come to the street so they could 'sort it out ' , prosecutors said .
Instead , Bailey arrived at the home with a nine millimetre self-loading pistol and fired at the house , like 'something out of a film ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the bullet went straight through and 'lodged in a wall ' behind .
Prosecuting , Paul Hodgkinson said : `` The victim watched as he 'raised his arms ... like on the films ' .
`` He had a large gun in his hand .
He fired shots into the house .
`` The victim jumped onto the bed , pushed ( one of the children ) out of the way and did n't move for a few minutes .
He looked up and ( Bailey ) had gone. ''
.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he did n't want to be seen 'as a grass ' , the court heard .
Bailey returned to the home around midnight .
Most of the family members were in bed , apart from the 15-year-old son , who was playing X-Box .
Bailey , of Forest Avenue , Wigan , fired bullets at the door , causing the teenager to duck to the floor .
The bullets 'lodged in the ceiling ' .
Bailey also fired into the bedroom window upstairs where the homeowner and his partner were sleeping .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ glass sprayed everywhere .
Police were eventually informed and Bailey was arrested in a white Mercedes .
Prosecuting , Paul Hodgkinson said : `` The complainant has lived in fear for two years .
He feared for his life .
`` He said ' I have never felt so scared .
I felt weak not being able to protect my family .
`` I have nightmares that when he gets out he will get the gun and kill me .
`` I have moved my family out of the area , I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial impact .
`` I struggle to get on with my day to day life ' . ''
Defending , Conor Quinn said the firearm was n't aimed at anyone .
Bailey had previous convictions for 10 offences .
But he had no previous convictions for firearms offences or violence .
Mr Quinn said Bailey 's ex partner and two sons are the ones who are 'suffering as a result ' of the incident .
Jamie Bailey pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a fire arm with intent to cause fear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was sentenced to seven years and two months in prison at Minshull Street Crown Court on Monday .
Addressing Bailey , Judge John Potter said : `` You were lucky not to have killed anyone .
`` This was a senseless episode of serious violence .
There was a background to what you did , but your response was wholly disproportionate to what had occurred in the past and it was wholly wrong . ''

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A family 'feared for their lives' as a gunman blasted shots at their home on two occasions in the same day in Wigan.
Dad-of-two, Jamie Bailey, was 'lucky not to have killed anyone' during the shootings in Beech Hill in March 2018, a judge told the court.
A couple and their four children, the youngest of which were 15 and 17, were inside as he fired multiple rounds of bullets.
No one was injured.
A 15-year-old boy who was playing on his XBox ducked to the floor as bullets sprayed above his head, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
The 30-year-old first appeared at the home at around 3.30pm after his ex partner had an argument with a man living at the home - the complainant's step-son, earlier in the day.
It had followed a long running dispute.
The man invited Bailey to come to the street so they could 'sort it out', prosecutors said.
Instead, Bailey arrived at the home with a nine millimetre self-loading pistol and fired at the house, like 'something out of a film'.
He shot at the front door, and the bullet went straight through and 'lodged in a wall' behind.
Prosecuting, Paul Hodgkinson said: "The victim watched as he 'raised his arms...like on the films'.
"He had a large gun in his hand. He fired shots into the house.
"The victim jumped onto the bed, pushed (one of the children) out of the way and didn't move for a few minutes. He looked up and (Bailey) had gone.".
The victim didn't initially call police as he didn't want to be seen 'as a grass', the court heard.
Bailey returned to the home around midnight.
Most of the family members were in bed, apart from the 15-year-old son, who was playing X-Box.
Bailey, of Forest Avenue, Wigan, fired bullets at the door, causing the teenager to duck to the floor.
The bullets 'lodged in the ceiling'.
The 15-year-old ran upstairs, the court heard.
Bailey also fired into the bedroom window upstairs where the homeowner and his partner were sleeping.
The family screamed in terror as the glass sprayed everywhere.
Police were eventually informed and Bailey was arrested in a white Mercedes.
Prosecuting, Paul Hodgkinson said: "The complainant has lived in fear for two years. He feared for his life.
"He said 'I have never felt so scared. I felt weak not being able to protect my family.
(Image: MEN Media)
"I have nightmares that when he gets out he will get the gun and kill me.
"I have moved my family out of the area, I have lost my job which has had a financial impact.
"I struggle to get on with my day to day life'."
Defending, Conor Quinn said the firearm wasn't aimed at anyone.
Bailey had previous convictions for 10 offences. But he had no previous convictions for firearms offences or violence.
Mr Quinn said Bailey's ex partner and two sons are the ones who are 'suffering as a result' of the incident.
Jamie Bailey pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a fire arm with intent to cause fear or violence at a previous hearing.
He was sentenced to seven years and two months in prison at Minshull Street Crown Court on Monday.
Addressing Bailey, Judge John Potter said: "You were lucky not to have killed anyone.
"This was a senseless episode of serious violence. There was a background to what you did, but your response was wholly disproportionate to what had occurred in the past and it was wholly wrong."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Man City draw Sheffield Wednesday in FA Cup 5th round

Manchester City will play Sheffield Wednesday in the fifth round of the FA Cup .
Pep Guardiola 's side eased through to the last-16 with a 4-0 home win over Championship side Fulham , whose captain Tim Ream was sent off in the sixth minute after fouling Gabriel Jesus in the penalty box .
As they continue their defence of the competition they will travel to Hillsborough to play Wednesday , with ties to take place in the week commencing March 2 .
The Blues are at home to Arsenal on March 1 and away to United a week later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid bookends those Premier League games .
For the first time in the history of the FA Cup , the fifth round will be played in midweek in an attempt to ease fixture congestion for clubs in the latter months of the season .
There will also be no replays , so extra time and penalties will decide any matches that are level after 90 minutes .
As well as defending the title they won last May with a 6-0 thumping of Watford , Guardiola 's City are looking to continue a remarkable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic cup matches since they lost to Wigan back in February 2018 ; remaining unbeaten against United in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg would make it 20 before the FA Cup game .
The Owls earned their place in the Last-16 with a 2-1 win over fellow Championship side QPR and will meet City for the first time since an FA Cup tie in 2015 , where City came from behind thanks to a James Milner brace to advance .

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Manchester City will play Sheffield Wednesday in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Pep Guardiola's side eased through to the last-16 with a 4-0 home win over Championship side Fulham, whose captain Tim Ream was sent off in the sixth minute after fouling Gabriel Jesus in the penalty box.
As they continue their defence of the competition they will travel to Hillsborough to play Wednesday, with ties to take place in the week commencing March 2. The Blues are at home to Arsenal on March 1 and away to United a week later, while their last-16 tie with Real Madrid bookends those Premier League games.
For the first time in the history of the FA Cup, the fifth round will be played in midweek in an attempt to ease fixture congestion for clubs in the latter months of the season. There will also be no replays, so extra time and penalties will decide any matches that are level after 90 minutes.
As well as defending the title they won last May with a 6-0 thumping of Watford, Guardiola's City are looking to continue a remarkable run that sees them unbeaten in 19 domestic cup matches since they lost to Wigan back in February 2018; remaining unbeaten against United in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg would make it 20 before the FA Cup game.
The Owls earned their place in the Last-16 with a 2-1 win over fellow Championship side QPR and will meet City for the first time since an FA Cup tie in 2015, where City came from behind thanks to a James Milner brace to advance.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Manchester United draw Northampton or Derby in FA Cup 5th round

Manchester United have been drawn against Northampton Town or Derby County in the fifth round of the FA Cup .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side booked their place in the last-16 with a resounding 6-0 victory over League One side Tranmere Rovers on Sunday and will now face a trip to Sixfields Stadium or Pride Park .
The two sides will have to compete in a repay to decide who advances in the competition following a dull 0-0 first time around .
United will discover who they will face on Tuesday , February 4 and if the Rams progress then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legend Wayne Rooney on the cards .
The tie will take place in the week commencing March 2 and will be sandwiched between a trip to Goodison to face Everton and the visit of Man City to Old Trafford in the league for the fourth Manchester derby of the season .
For the first time in the history of the FA Cup , the fifth round will be played in midweek in an attempt to ease fixture congestion for clubs in the latter months of the season .
There will also be no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will decide any matches that are level after 90 minutes .
There were concerns before the tie against Tranmere that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side would slip to a massive upset in Birkenhead , thanks to the awful pitch conditions at Prenton Park and their struggles against Rochdale and Colchester in the League Cup this season .
However , three goals in the opening 16 minutes from Harry Maguire , Diogo Dalot and Jesse Lingard set the tone for an easy afternoon in which United never looked in danger .
Phil Jones and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half-time and Mason Greenwood netted the final goal of the game with a second-half penalty .
United have n't won the FA Cup since 2016 , when they came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra-time with 10-men .

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Manchester United have been drawn against Northampton Town or Derby County in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side booked their place in the last-16 with a resounding 6-0 victory over League One side Tranmere Rovers on Sunday and will now face a trip to Sixfields Stadium or Pride Park.
The two sides will have to compete in a repay to decide who advances in the competition following a dull 0-0 first time around.
United will discover who they will face on Tuesday, February 4 and if the Rams progress then there could be a reunion with club legend Wayne Rooney on the cards.
The tie will take place in the week commencing March 2 and will be sandwiched between a trip to Goodison to face Everton and the visit of Man City to Old Trafford in the league for the fourth Manchester derby of the season.
For the first time in the history of the FA Cup, the fifth round will be played in midweek in an attempt to ease fixture congestion for clubs in the latter months of the season. There will also be no replays, so extra time and penalties will decide any matches that are level after 90 minutes.
There were concerns before the tie against Tranmere that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side would slip to a massive upset in Birkenhead, thanks to the awful pitch conditions at Prenton Park and their struggles against Rochdale and Colchester in the League Cup this season.
However, three goals in the opening 16 minutes from Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot and Jesse Lingard set the tone for an easy afternoon in which United never looked in danger.
Phil Jones and Anthony Martial added to the tally before half-time and Mason Greenwood netted the final goal of the game with a second-half penalty.
United haven't won the FA Cup since 2016, when they came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra-time with 10-men.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Traffic chaos as Hyde Road roadworks get underway

Drivers have been hit by long delays today as a year-long scheme to widen one of the city 's busiest roads begins .
Work to increase capacity on Hyde Road in Gorton , demolish an existing bridge over it and replace it with a new one officially started this morning .
And already the £5.9 million project is causing chaos for people who regularly use the stretch of the A57 .
Pictures showed long tailbacks , back to Belle Vue in Gorton and back past Debdale Park towards the Denton roundabout .
The work is being carried out to tackle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` pinchpoint '' on one of the main trunk roads in and out of the city centre to east Manchester and Tameside .
Currently , four lanes of traffic ( two in each direction ) on Hyde Road narrow into just two ( one in each direction ) in a 300-yard stretch in Gorton between the Far Lane near the Waggon and Horses pub and Wall Way outside Debdale Park .
The work , due to finish at the end of this year or early in 2021 , will see two new lanes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A current disused railway bridge , part of the Fallowfield Loop walking and cycling route , will be demolished and replaced .
Last week Manchester City Council warned drivers of delays however they said that only part of one lane ( heading away from the city centre ) would be closed .
However today temporary lights have been in operation stopping traffic either side to allow contractors to carry out some `` preparatory work '' it has emerged .
This is believed to have contributed to the extremely long delays with many taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Holly Moran said on Twitter : `` These Hyde Road roadworks are an absolute nightmare . ''
Aiysha said : `` The Hyde Road renovations start today and already mayhem ! ''
Whilst Hollie said : `` Day 1 of the # A57 # HydeRoad roadworks lasting a year and it only took me 25 mins to pull of out of my street . ''
At one stage bus company Stagecoach were reporting 40-minute delays on services passing the area in both directions .
The decision has now been taken to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rush hour .
They will return later this evening to allow the preparatory work to be finished , with workers remaining on site untill 10pm the council says .
Then from tomorrow the lights will be removed completely and only the single , partial lane closure will be in place .
A number of restrictions on neighbouring residential streets were promised to prevent drivers 'rat running . '
However residents said these were n't in place first thing this morning and as a result their roads were clogged with trying to bypass the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that no entry signs on Waterhouse Road , Woodland Road and Dean Road will be in place by tonight .
Both the council and Transport for Greater Manchester ( TfGM ) are repeating their appeals for drivers who use the route to travel outside of peak times , consider using public transport or avoid the area if at all possible .
Executive Member for the Environment , Planning and Transport , Councillor Angeliki Stogia , said : `` This is an important scheme for Gorton and we know that residents want us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remove the bottleneck which causes local congestion and harmful air pollution .
`` We will do all we can to mitigate the impact of the works and complete the task as quickly and safely as we can , but traffic management is essential , to ensure the safety of our workers .
`` We thank commuters in advance for bearing with us while this vital scheme is carried out .
`` We 're encouraging people to be aware of the potential for disruption and to plan their journeys in advance , using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of peak hours when possible.
” In particular Wednesday is expected to the busiest night of the year so far on the roads , with City taking on United at the Etihad .
Graham Banks , Travel Demand Manager for TfGM , said : `` “ Given the highway schemes that are now underway , motorists are likely to see longer travel times in and out of the city centre and so where possible , we ’ d recommend using alternative routes or using tram or bus to get around .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopefully fans are already planning their travel but for anyone who needs help with planning their journeys , or would just like to find out more about what ’ s taking place , they should visit the TfGM website for all the latest info .
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Drivers have been hit by long delays today as a year-long scheme to widen one of the city's busiest roads begins.
Work to increase capacity on Hyde Road in Gorton, demolish an existing bridge over it and replace it with a new one officially started this morning.
And already the £5.9 million project is causing chaos for people who regularly use the stretch of the A57.
Pictures showed long tailbacks, back to Belle Vue in Gorton and back past Debdale Park towards the Denton roundabout.
The work is being carried out to tackle what council bosses say is a key "pinchpoint" on one of the main trunk roads in and out of the city centre to east Manchester and Tameside.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
Currently, four lanes of traffic (two in each direction) on Hyde Road narrow into just two (one in each direction) in a 300-yard stretch in Gorton between the Far Lane near the Waggon and Horses pub and Wall Way outside Debdale Park.
The work, due to finish at the end of this year or early in 2021, will see two new lanes added, one in each direction.
A current disused railway bridge, part of the Fallowfield Loop walking and cycling route, will be demolished and replaced.
Last week Manchester City Council warned drivers of delays however they said that only part of one lane (heading away from the city centre) would be closed.
However today temporary lights have been in operation stopping traffic either side to allow contractors to carry out some "preparatory work" it has emerged.
(Image: Manchester City Council)
This is believed to have contributed to the extremely long delays with many taking to social media to vent their frustration.
Holly Moran said on Twitter: "These Hyde Road roadworks are an absolute nightmare."
Aiysha said: "The Hyde Road renovations start today and already mayhem!"
Whilst Hollie said: "Day 1 of the #A57 #HydeRoad roadworks lasting a year and it only took me 25 mins to pull of out of my street."
At one stage bus company Stagecoach were reporting 40-minute delays on services passing the area in both directions.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The decision has now been taken to take away the temporary lights for the afternoon/evening rush hour. They will return later this evening to allow the preparatory work to be finished, with workers remaining on site untill 10pm the council says.
Then from tomorrow the lights will be removed completely and only the single, partial lane closure will be in place.
A number of restrictions on neighbouring residential streets were promised to prevent drivers 'rat running.'
However residents said these weren't in place first thing this morning and as a result their roads were clogged with trying to bypass the queues.
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The council have now promised that no entry signs on Waterhouse Road, Woodland Road and Dean Road will be in place by tonight.
Both the council and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are repeating their appeals for drivers who use the route to travel outside of peak times, consider using public transport or avoid the area if at all possible.
Executive Member for the Environment, Planning and Transport, Councillor Angeliki Stogia, said: "This is an important scheme for Gorton and we know that residents want us to get on and do this work, to remove the bottleneck which causes local congestion and harmful air pollution.
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"We will do all we can to mitigate the impact of the works and complete the task as quickly and safely as we can, but traffic management is essential, to ensure the safety of our workers.
"We thank commuters in advance for bearing with us while this vital scheme is carried out.
"We're encouraging people to be aware of the potential for disruption and to plan their journeys in advance, using alternative modes of transport or travelling outside of peak hours when possible.”
In particular Wednesday is expected to the busiest night of the year so far on the roads, with City taking on United at the Etihad.
Graham Banks, Travel Demand Manager for TfGM, said: "“Given the highway schemes that are now underway, motorists are likely to see longer travel times in and out of the city centre and so where possible, we’d recommend using alternative routes or using tram or bus to get around.
“We work closely with both football clubs so hopefully fans are already planning their travel but for anyone who needs help with planning their journeys, or would just like to find out more about what’s taking place, they should visit the TfGM website for all the latest info.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Tributes paid to police officer who died in crash on M6

A police officer who died in a crash on the M6 has been described as a 'loving husband and father ' with a 'larger than life character ' .
PC Nick Dumphreys , 47 , of Cumbria Police died in a collision on the motorway near Carlisle shortly after 2pm on Sunday .
He was the only occupant of the patrol car , which was the only vehicle involved in the crash .
Paying tribute to PC Dumphreys , his family said : `` Nick was a kind and loving husband and father .
He was a larger than life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his children .
`` His passing will leave an enormous hole in all our hearts .
`` We would like to thank everyone for their condolences , help and support over the last 24 hours but we would ask now for some time and privacy to come to terms with what has happened . ''
Cumbria Constabulary ’ s Chief Constable , Michelle Skeer , said : `` The sudden death of Police Constable Nick Dumphreys has left everyone within the Constabulary shocked and saddened .
`` Nick was an extremely popular and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his professionalism , integrity and dedication to policing in Cumbria .
`` Colleagues who worked closely with him would describe him as a consummate professional who you could always rely on .
He was a big character with an even bigger heart who always put other people first .
`` Our thoughts are particularly with his family today who are devastated at his loss , particularly his wife Kat and his young children.
” Cumbria ’ s Police and Crime Commissioner , Peter McCall , said : `` I ’ m sure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expressing out profound sadness at the appalling and tragic loss of Police Constable Nick Dumphreys who died on duty yesterday .
`` I know that Nick was a most professional and dedicated officer who was totally committed to protect and serve the public .
`` My first thoughts , prayers and sincere condolences are with Nick ’ s wife , children , friends and colleagues .
`` Nick died in the line of duty doing the job at which he excelled , he will be most sadly missed . ''
Officers are asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has any dashcam footage of the incident , or the vehicle involved prior to the collision , to contact police .
An investigation is underway with support from a neighbouring force into the collision and anyone with information can contact officers on 101 .

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A police officer who died in a crash on the M6 has been described as a 'loving husband and father' with a 'larger than life character'.
PC Nick Dumphreys, 47, of Cumbria Police died in a collision on the motorway near Carlisle shortly after 2pm on Sunday.
He was the only occupant of the patrol car, which was the only vehicle involved in the crash.
Paying tribute to PC Dumphreys, his family said: "Nick was a kind and loving husband and father. He was a larger than life character who loved his job and adored his children.
"His passing will leave an enormous hole in all our hearts.
"We would like to thank everyone for their condolences, help and support over the last 24 hours but we would ask now for some time and privacy to come to terms with what has happened."
Cumbria Constabulary’s Chief Constable, Michelle Skeer, said: "The sudden death of Police Constable Nick Dumphreys has left everyone within the Constabulary shocked and saddened.
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"Nick was an extremely popular and respected officer, not least because of his professionalism, integrity and dedication to policing in Cumbria.
"Colleagues who worked closely with him would describe him as a consummate professional who you could always rely on. He was a big character with an even bigger heart who always put other people first.
"Our thoughts are particularly with his family today who are devastated at his loss, particularly his wife Kat and his young children.”
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, said: "I’m sure the people of Cumbria will join me in expressing out profound sadness at the appalling and tragic loss of Police Constable Nick Dumphreys who died on duty yesterday.
"I know that Nick was a most professional and dedicated officer who was totally committed to protect and serve the public.
"My first thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences are with Nick’s wife, children, friends and colleagues.
"Nick died in the line of duty doing the job at which he excelled, he will be most sadly missed."
Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any dashcam footage of the incident, or the vehicle involved prior to the collision, to contact police.
An investigation is underway with support from a neighbouring force into the collision and anyone with information can contact officers on 101.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--'I realised I had a gun pointing at my head': Man left with horror injuries after he and fiancée are

'I realised I had a gun pointing at my head': Man left with horror injuries after he and fiancée are caught up in terrifying Ebay car scam

A man was left with horror injuries after he and his fiancée were targeted by a gun and machete-wielding robbery gang .
Jamie Hallam , 48 , and his partner Georgina were caught up in a terrifying Ebay scam , which saw them conned out of £9,000 .
Police have since issued a warning after a string of identical robberies were carried out across Greater Manchester in the last few months .
The couple had travelled from Norfolk to Manchester to pick up a car they had won an auction for on the bidding website .
They had no idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that an armed gang were ready to pounce on their arrival .
The couple were forced to hand over £9,000 cash intended to pay for the car , after they were threatened at gunpoint .
Mr Hallam was left with a fractured nose , fractured eye socket and a broken cheekbone , after he was attacked by two masked men .
His fiancée Georgina is said to be suffering frequent panic attacks after claims a gun was pointed in her face .
Mr Hallam has since taken to social media to warn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 .
In a post on Facebook , Mr Hallam wrote : `` On Friday evening myself and my fiancée went to pick up a car which we had won the auction on eBay for .
`` I had done all the necessary checks I possibly could to make sure that what we had purchased was legit .
`` I spoke to the seller several times and was in contact with them on WhatsApp . ''
Mr Hallam said he and his partner arrived at the address listed on the V5 document - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had a chance to ring the doorbell of the address , the 'seller ' rang him to ask if they had arrived .
`` At that point a small white van came screeching round the corner and parked in front of us , '' Mr Hallam said .
`` Two masked men jumped out running towards our car where I confronted one and began fighting with him .
`` He was shouting at me to give him the money which we had brought for the car .
`` Whilst this was going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my fiancée to give him the money he was at that point , holding a gun .
`` My fiancée panicked as they arrived and locked the doors so he ran round to where I was and pointed the gun in my face .
`` I stopped struggling with the other guy when I realised I had a gun pointing at me but at that point they just laid into me kicking me in the head . ''
Mr Hallam said his fiancé was forced to hand over the money after one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointed a gun at her head .
Both attackers are claimed to have fled the scene leaving Jamie and Georgina visibly shaken .
They called the police and were taken to hospital for treatment .
A gofundme page has been set up by a relative to help raise funds for the couple , who are said to taking time to recover from their ordeal .
Detectives from GMP say they have received ten similar reports of armed robberies across Manchester and Oldham since November 2019 .
On most occasions , the gang have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ebay and organised to meet the buyer at a specific location , police said .
But when the victim arrived they have been threatened with weapons including a gun , a hammer and machetes and fled with large quantities of cash .
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing .
In the meantime , police are advising the public to remain vigilant .

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A man was left with horror injuries after he and his fiancée were targeted by a gun and machete-wielding robbery gang.
Jamie Hallam, 48, and his partner Georgina were caught up in a terrifying Ebay scam, which saw them conned out of £9,000.
Police have since issued a warning after a string of identical robberies were carried out across Greater Manchester in the last few months.
The couple had travelled from Norfolk to Manchester to pick up a car they had won an auction for on the bidding website.
They had no idea that the deal was a trap, and that an armed gang were ready to pounce on their arrival.
The couple were forced to hand over £9,000 cash intended to pay for the car, after they were threatened at gunpoint.
Mr Hallam was left with a fractured nose, fractured eye socket and a broken cheekbone, after he was attacked by two masked men.
His fiancée Georgina is said to be suffering frequent panic attacks after claims a gun was pointed in her face.
Mr Hallam has since taken to social media to warn others about his horrific ordeal on January 17.
In a post on Facebook, Mr Hallam wrote: "On Friday evening myself and my fiancée went to pick up a car which we had won the auction on eBay for.
"I had done all the necessary checks I possibly could to make sure that what we had purchased was legit.
"I even paid a deposit via PayPal.
"I spoke to the seller several times and was in contact with them on WhatsApp."
(Image: Jamie Hallam)
Mr Hallam said he and his partner arrived at the address listed on the V5 document - which was in Manchester.
But before he had a chance to ring the doorbell of the address, the 'seller' rang him to ask if they had arrived.
"At that point a small white van came screeching round the corner and parked in front of us," Mr Hallam said.
"Two masked men jumped out running towards our car where I confronted one and began fighting with him.
"He was shouting at me to give him the money which we had brought for the car.
(Image: Getty Images for eBay)
"Whilst this was going on the other guy was shouting at my fiancée to give him the money he was at that point, holding a gun.
"My fiancée panicked as they arrived and locked the doors so he ran round to where I was and pointed the gun in my face.
"I stopped struggling with the other guy when I realised I had a gun pointing at me but at that point they just laid into me kicking me in the head."
Mr Hallam said his fiancé was forced to hand over the money after one of the men got into the car and pointed a gun at her head.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Both attackers are claimed to have fled the scene leaving Jamie and Georgina visibly shaken.
They called the police and were taken to hospital for treatment.
A gofundme page has been set up by a relative to help raise funds for the couple, who are said to taking time to recover from their ordeal.
Detectives from GMP say they have received ten similar reports of armed robberies across Manchester and Oldham since November 2019.
On most occasions, the gang have falsely advertised a car for sale on Ebay and organised to meet the buyer at a specific location, police said.
But when the victim arrived they have been threatened with weapons including a gun, a hammer and machetes and fled with large quantities of cash.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
In the meantime, police are advising the public to remain vigilant.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Wacky World is bringing giant inflatables to Greater Manchester this February half term

Wacky World is back for February half term bringing giant inflatables for all the family .
It claims to be 'the UK 's largest inflatable play arena ' and first arrived in Manchester back in 2017 , when it took over the Old Granada Studios , before later moving to venues in Bolton , Wigan and Salford .
Now it 's back for one day only at the Bolton Stadium on Tuesday , February 18 and earlybird tickets are already selling fast .
There 'll be a total wipeout course , extreme hungry hippos , assault courses , gladiator duels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the stadium between noon and 10.15pm , with some for over fives and others for adults only .
Earlybird tickets cost £10.95 each - a fiver less than the full price - and you can buy a spectator ticket for any session for £1 .
Sessions last for 90 minutes and are always capped to stop it becoming too crowded .
Other activities include rodeo bull , a penalty shootout , disco dome , wrecking ball , cactus lasso , Nerf shootout and more .
The earlybird ticket off is due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website for more details and to book .

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Wacky World is back for February half term bringing giant inflatables for all the family.
It claims to be 'the UK's largest inflatable play arena' and first arrived in Manchester back in 2017, when it took over the Old Granada Studios, before later moving to venues in Bolton, Wigan and Salford.
Now it's back for one day only at the Bolton Stadium on Tuesday, February 18 and earlybird tickets are already selling fast.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
There'll be a total wipeout course, extreme hungry hippos, assault courses, gladiator duels and much more.
Sessions are running at the stadium between noon and 10.15pm, with some for over fives and others for adults only.
Earlybird tickets cost £10.95 each - a fiver less than the full price - and you can buy a spectator ticket for any session for £1.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Sessions last for 90 minutes and are always capped to stop it becoming too crowded.
Other activities include rodeo bull, a penalty shootout, disco dome, wrecking ball, cactus lasso, Nerf shootout and more.
The earlybird ticket off is due to end in three days. Visit the website for more details and to book.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Is Google Docs and Google Drive down? Users reporting problems with service

People across the world are reporting problems with Google Docs and Google Drive .
The web-based service , which allows users to use free word processing , presentation and spreadsheet software , appeared to start having issues at around 6pm on Monday .
According to the website Downdetector , there has been a huge spike in users reporting problems .
Many say they are unable to open the service , and are instead being met with this error message : `` Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network .
Please try your request again later . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ vent their frustration at the service being down .
One Twitter use wrote : `` Of course Google Docs would go down when I finally have time today to work on my essay . ''
A second tweeted : `` Starting Monday off with an assignment due in 3 hours and google drive is down . ''
Another said : `` Google docs is down right when I 'm working towards a 3 pm deadline on something I 've been procrastinating on and I guess what I 'm trying to say is , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my own actions .
And another Twitter user wrote : `` Google Docs is down !
The world is ending .
Everyone go home , nothing left to do today . ''
Google has not yet commented on the issue .

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People across the world are reporting problems with Google Docs and Google Drive.
The web-based service, which allows users to use free word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software, appeared to start having issues at around 6pm on Monday.
According to the website Downdetector, there has been a huge spike in users reporting problems.
Many say they are unable to open the service, and are instead being met with this error message: "Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network. Please try your request again later."
Thousands of people took to Twitter to vent their frustration at the service being down.
One Twitter use wrote: "Of course Google Docs would go down when I finally have time today to work on my essay."
A second tweeted: "Starting Monday off with an assignment due in 3 hours and google drive is down."
Another said: "Google docs is down right when I'm working towards a 3 pm deadline on something I've been procrastinating on and I guess what I'm trying to say is, you win this time the consequences of my own actions.
And another Twitter user wrote: "Google Docs is down! The world is ending. Everyone go home, nothing left to do today."
Google has not yet commented on the issue.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Holocaust Memorial Day: Survivors return to Auschwitz to mark 75 years since it was liberated

Survivors of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp returned on Monday to mark 75 years since the death camp was liberated .
The 200 survivors , many of whom lost parents and grandparents in Auschwitz or other Nazi death camps , were joined by children , grandchildren and even great-grandchildren .
They had traveled to Poland from countries such as Israel , the United States , Australia , Peru , Russia , Slovenia .
David Marks , 91 , lost 35 members of his immediate and extended family after they all arrived in Auschwitz from their village in Romania .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next generation know what we went through , and it should never happen again , '' said 91-year-old David Marks .
`` A dictator does n't come up from one day to the other , '' Mr Marks added , saying it happens in `` micro steps . ''
`` If we do n't watch it , one day you wake up and it 's too late . ''
While most of the 1.1million murdered at the camp were Jewish , others imprisoned were Poles and Russians .
The commemoration was led by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the head of the World Jewish Congress , Ronald Lauder .
Some of the Polish survivors walked with Mr Duda through the camp 's gate wearing striped scarves that recalled the prison garb they wore more than 75 years ago .
Among those in attendance were German president , Frank-Walter Steinmeier , Hungarian prime minister , Viktor Orban , Ukraine 's president , Volodymyr Zelenskiy , and Israeli president , Reuven Rivlin , and London Mayor , Sadiq Khan .
Mr Rivlin recalled the strong connection that Israel shares with Poland , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glorious history of the Jews in Poland , the prosperity of which the Jewish community has enjoyed throughout history , along with the difficult events that have taken place on this earth , connect the Jewish people and the State of Israel , inextricably , with Poland and the Polish people , '' Mr Rivlin said while standing alongside Mr Duda .
On the eve of the commemorations , survivors , many leaning on their children and grandchildren for support , walked through the place where they had been brought in on cattle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came close to death .
For some , it is also the burial ground for their parents and grandparents .
`` I have no graves to go to and I know my parents were murdered here and burned .
So this is how I pay homage to them , '' said92-year-old Yvonne Engelman from Australia .
She recalled being brought in from a ghetto in what was then Czechoslovakia by cattle car , being stripped of her clothes , shaved and put in a gas chamber .
By some miracle , the gas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and she later survived slave labour and a death march .
Meanwhile in Westminster , London , the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prime Minister Boris Johnson also joined Holocaust survivors .
The commemorative service , run by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust , remembered victims and survivors of Nazi persecution , as well as subsequent genocides in Cambodia , Rwanda , Bosnia and Darfur .
The royal couple lit candles in memory of those killed in genocides , and William read an extract from a letter written by a friend of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saving a Jewish family from the Holocaust - about her good deeds .
Holocaust Memorial Day has taken place in the UK since 2001 , with a UK event and over 10,000 local activities taking place on or around this date each year .
The London ceremony will be screened on BBC Two at 7pm .

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Survivors of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp returned on Monday to mark 75 years since the death camp was liberated.
The 200 survivors, many of whom lost parents and grandparents in Auschwitz or other Nazi death camps, were joined by children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren.
They had traveled to Poland from countries such as Israel, the United States, Australia, Peru, Russia, Slovenia.
David Marks, 91, lost 35 members of his immediate and extended family after they all arrived in Auschwitz from their village in Romania.
He said: "We would like that the next generation know what we went through, and it should never happen again," said 91-year-old David Marks.
"A dictator doesn't come up from one day to the other," Mr Marks added, saying it happens in "micro steps."
"If we don't watch it, one day you wake up and it's too late."
(Image: AP)
While most of the 1.1million murdered at the camp were Jewish, others imprisoned were Poles and Russians.
The commemoration was led by Polish president, Andrzej Duda, and the head of the World Jewish Congress, Ronald Lauder.
Some of the Polish survivors walked with Mr Duda through the camp's gate wearing striped scarves that recalled the prison garb they wore more than 75 years ago.
Among those in attendance were German president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orban, Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and Israeli president, Reuven Rivlin, and London Mayor, Sadiq Khan.
Mr Rivlin recalled the strong connection that Israel shares with Poland, which welcomed Jews for centuries.
"The glorious history of the Jews in Poland, the prosperity of which the Jewish community has enjoyed throughout history, along with the difficult events that have taken place on this earth, connect the Jewish people and the State of Israel, inextricably, with Poland and the Polish people," Mr Rivlin said while standing alongside Mr Duda.
On the eve of the commemorations, survivors, many leaning on their children and grandchildren for support, walked through the place where they had been brought in on cattle cars and suffered hunger and illness and came close to death.
For some, it is also the burial ground for their parents and grandparents.
(Image: Getty Images)
"I have no graves to go to and I know my parents were murdered here and burned. So this is how I pay homage to them," said92-year-old Yvonne Engelman from Australia.
She recalled being brought in from a ghetto in what was then Czechoslovakia by cattle car, being stripped of her clothes, shaved and put in a gas chamber.
By some miracle, the gas chamber that day did not work, and she later survived slave labour and a death march.
Meanwhile in Westminster, London, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prime Minister Boris Johnson also joined Holocaust survivors.
The commemorative service, run by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, remembered victims and survivors of Nazi persecution, as well as subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
(Image: Getty Images)
The royal couple lit candles in memory of those killed in genocides, and William read an extract from a letter written by a friend of his great-grandmother Princess Alice - famed for saving a Jewish family from the Holocaust - about her good deeds.
Holocaust Memorial Day has taken place in the UK since 2001, with a UK event and over 10,000 local activities taking place on or around this date each year.
The London ceremony will be screened on BBC Two at 7pm.