themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--How Roy Keane reacted to Veron signing for Man Utd

Former Manchester United Roy Keane has said that he relished the battle for a place in the starting eleven at Old Trafford , especially when Argentinian Juan Sebastian Veron came to the club .
Veron signed for United from Lazio in 2001 , joining the likes of Keane , Scholes and Nicky Butt at the club .
But rather than get frustrated with more competition for places in the squad , Keane has said that the arrival excited him .
`` I always enjoyed that .
That was probably my favourite part of being at a brilliant club , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his place in the team .
`` When I first went to United you had Incey [ Paul Ince ] , Robbo [ Bryan Robson ] , Butty [ Nicky Butt ] coming through , Scholesy , and then Veron .
`` I used to get excited when the club would sign a big player because that ’ s the nature of the game .
`` Even when I first came to United , I remember shaking hands with Robbo , a player I had big respect for , but Robbo knew I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when other lads were coming through , and even Veron ’ s a good example .
Veron came to the club , he was an excellent player , okay it didn ’ t work out for him at United , but he was an excellent player . ''
Keane captained United from the 1997/98 season but said that despite having the armband he didn ’ t take his place in the starting eleven for granted .
`` I never thought I was any sort of leader , I knew I had to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get into that starting eleven , ” he added .
`` So when Veron came to the club I enjoyed it .
I knew it would be another challenge for me .
`` And a lot of my biggest challenges for me when I was a player , and it might sound arrogant , was our 11 vs 11 at United.
” Veron ’ s time at Old Trafford didn ’ t work out how it was hoped when he first joined and he left the club after just two years .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition for places at the club .
`` We talk a lot about Scholesy , [ who ] was a brilliant player , but Nicky Butt was also a fantastic player .
Good character , good banter in the dressing room , basically a guy you want to be in the trenches with , ” Keane said .
`` I enjoyed those battles , and they were battles I had to try to win . ''

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Former Manchester United Roy Keane has said that he relished the battle for a place in the starting eleven at Old Trafford, especially when Argentinian Juan Sebastian Veron came to the club.
Veron signed for United from Lazio in 2001, joining the likes of Keane, Scholes and Nicky Butt at the club.
But rather than get frustrated with more competition for places in the squad, Keane has said that the arrival excited him.
"I always enjoyed that. That was probably my favourite part of being at a brilliant club," Keane told Sky Sports of fighting for his place in the team.
"When I first went to United you had Incey [Paul Ince], Robbo [Bryan Robson], Butty [Nicky Butt] coming through, Scholesy, and then Veron.
"I used to get excited when the club would sign a big player because that’s the nature of the game.
"Even when I first came to United, I remember shaking hands with Robbo, a player I had big respect for, but Robbo knew I was after his position.
"So when other lads were coming through, and even Veron’s a good example. Veron came to the club, he was an excellent player, okay it didn’t work out for him at United, but he was an excellent player."
Keane captained United from the 1997/98 season but said that despite having the armband he didn’t take his place in the starting eleven for granted.
"I never thought I was any sort of leader, I knew I had to work hard every day to prove myself to get into that starting eleven,” he added.
"So when Veron came to the club I enjoyed it. I knew it would be another challenge for me.
"And a lot of my biggest challenges for me when I was a player, and it might sound arrogant, was our 11 vs 11 at United.”
Veron’s time at Old Trafford didn’t work out how it was hoped when he first joined and he left the club after just two years. However, that didn’t stop the competition for places at the club.
"We talk a lot about Scholesy, [who] was a brilliant player, but Nicky Butt was also a fantastic player. Good character, good banter in the dressing room, basically a guy you want to be in the trenches with,” Keane said.
"I enjoyed those battles, and they were battles I had to try to win."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Man 'screamed at people after trying to cut queue' at Tesco - and was arrested

The moment a man was arrested outside a Tesco store after 'screaming at customers and staff having attempted to jump the queue ' was caught on camera .
Police were called to reports of someone 'behaving aggresively ' at the shop on Barton Road , Middleton .
Officers arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of theft in connection with an earlier incident at a nearby Co-op .
Once in custody , police further arrested him on suspicion of posession of class A and B drugs .
They said he started raising his voice after attempting to cut the line as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Comnoiu 23 , was with his girlfriend Deena Potter , 30 , outside the shop .
`` We had just finished our weekly shop , '' he said .
`` This man came running from the store and knocked my girlfriend over as he pushed her trying to run away .
`` A security guard tried to get hold him , but he was getting away .
A second guard then came and they got him on the ground .
`` They let him stand up , but then he started being aggressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground until the police came .
`` My girlfriend was shocked , but not hurt .
`` I think he had tried to get into the shop without queuing like everyone else . ''
In a statement , Greater Manchester Police said : `` Shortly before 1.25pm today ( Sunday , April 26 ) , police were called to reports of a man behaving aggressively towards customers and staff at Tesco on Barton Road , Middleton .
`` Officers attended and a 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft in connection with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Middleton Road .
`` Once in custody , the man was further arrested for possession of Class A and Class B drugs .
He has been taken to hospital for treatment .
`` There are no reported injuries . ''
A coronavirus assessment centre has been set up in the car park at the store , providing appointments for people believed to be carrying the virus .
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 , quoting incident number 1188 of April 26 - or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 @ @ @

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The moment a man was arrested outside a Tesco store after 'screaming at customers and staff having attempted to jump the queue' was caught on camera.
Police were called to reports of someone 'behaving aggresively' at the shop on Barton Road, Middleton.
Officers arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of theft in connection with an earlier incident at a nearby Co-op.
Once in custody, police further arrested him on suspicion of posession of class A and B drugs.
Witnesses said the man left customers terrified.
They said he started raising his voice after attempting to cut the line as shoppers observed social distancing rules.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Robert Comnoiu 23, was with his girlfriend Deena Potter, 30, outside the shop.
"We had just finished our weekly shop," he said.
"Then we heard screaming.
"This man came running from the store and knocked my girlfriend over as he pushed her trying to run away.
"A security guard tried to get hold him, but he was getting away. A second guard then came and they got him on the ground.
(Image: Steve Allen)
"They let him stand up, but then he started being aggressive again and they kept him on the ground until the police came.
"My girlfriend was shocked, but not hurt.
"I think he had tried to get into the shop without queuing like everyone else."
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "Shortly before 1.25pm today (Sunday, April 26), police were called to reports of a man behaving aggressively towards customers and staff at Tesco on Barton Road, Middleton.
"Officers attended and a 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft in connection with an earlier incident at the Co-op on Middleton Road.
"Once in custody, the man was further arrested for possession of Class A and Class B drugs. He has been taken to hospital for treatment.
"There are no reported injuries."
A coronavirus assessment centre has been set up in the car park at the store, providing appointments for people believed to be carrying the virus.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 1188 of April 26 - or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--What Joe Hart told Pep Guardiola before his last Man City game

Joe Hart considers his last competitive appearance for Manchester City to be the most emotional game in his career .
England international Hart made 348 games for the Blues after joining from Shrewsbury Town as a youngster back in 2006 , but his time at the club was unexpectedly ended by Pep Guardiola .
Shortly after arriving at the club in 2016 , the new manager ditched the established No.1 ; Willy Caballero began the season in goal and Claudio Bravo was bought from Barcelona to be the new regular keeper .
Before Hart left the club on loan in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to play a final game for the club at the Etihad .
Rather than accept the offer to play , the shotstopper left it to Guardiola to decide whether he would feature but was grateful for the support of the fans that night .
`` Pep was making it very clear that I had to leave Manchester City , '' he said in an Instagram Live .
`` I played one game where it was a few days before the end of the transfer market , it was a Champions League qualifier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if I wanted to play and I just said : 'Listen , you 're the manager .
You decide whether I play or not , I do n't make those decisions ' .
`` I played , it was at home , and it was emotional .
It was n't nice but it was also awesome to be in a stadium full of love and people who made it very clear that it was n't their decision that I was leaving . ''
Hart spent the next two seasons on loan at Torino @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surprise return to the City squad for their pre-season tour in 2018 and earning a permanent move to Burnley .
However , the former City and England No.1 has struggled for game time at Turf Moor and is looking to move on in the next transfer window .

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Joe Hart considers his last competitive appearance for Manchester City to be the most emotional game in his career.
England international Hart made 348 games for the Blues after joining from Shrewsbury Town as a youngster back in 2006, but his time at the club was unexpectedly ended by Pep Guardiola.
Shortly after arriving at the club in 2016, the new manager ditched the established No.1; Willy Caballero began the season in goal and Claudio Bravo was bought from Barcelona to be the new regular keeper.
Before Hart left the club on loan in August 2016, he was given the opportunity to play a final game for the club at the Etihad. Rather than accept the offer to play, the shotstopper left it to Guardiola to decide whether he would feature but was grateful for the support of the fans that night.
"Pep was making it very clear that I had to leave Manchester City," he said in an Instagram Live.
"I played one game where it was a few days before the end of the transfer market, it was a Champions League qualifier against Steaua Bucharest. He asked me if I wanted to play and I just said: 'Listen, you're the manager. You decide whether I play or not, I don't make those decisions'.
"I played, it was at home, and it was emotional. It wasn't nice but it was also awesome to be in a stadium full of love and people who made it very clear that it wasn't their decision that I was leaving."
Hart spent the next two seasons on loan at Torino and West Ham respectively before making a surprise return to the City squad for their pre-season tour in 2018 and earning a permanent move to Burnley.
However, the former City and England No.1 has struggled for game time at Turf Moor and is looking to move on in the next transfer window.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Jorgie Porter gave her mum a birthday 'afternoon tea in Paris' lockdown-style

Kind-hearted Jorgie Porter brought Paris to her mum for her birthday .
Obviously going to the French capital was out of the question , but the former Hollyoaks actress from Eccles was determined to grant her birthday wish .
Jorgie , 32 , served up an elegant afternoon tea for mum Julie in lockdown complete with fancy cakes , flowers and delicate cups and saucers .
Jorgie , who has also been spending lockdown with her adorable pet dog Lady , shared a video clip with her Instagram followers of her mum looking pleased as she sat down to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afternoon tea in Paris . ''
Jorgie played Theresa McQueen in the Channel Four soap from 2008 until 2016 .
The actress was a contestant on the ITV skating show Dancing On Ice in 2012 and in an All Stars version in 2014 .
In 2015 she headed to the jungle for I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
The soap star has revealed a fresh-faced look without makeup while in lockdown .
`` Natural is beautiful !
! ''
said another .
Jorgie is reportedly returning to her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25th anniversary four years after leaving the fictional Chester village .
Her character left to start a new life in Spain and as she waved goodbye she had a feeling that she had forgotten something .
As the taxi left , her auntie Myra realised that she had forgotten her daughter Myra-Pocohontas .

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Kind-hearted Jorgie Porter brought Paris to her mum for her birthday.
Obviously going to the French capital was out of the question, but the former Hollyoaks actress from Eccles was determined to grant her birthday wish.
Jorgie, 32, served up an elegant afternoon tea for mum Julie in lockdown complete with fancy cakes, flowers and delicate cups and saucers.
Jorgie, who has also been spending lockdown with her adorable pet dog Lady, shared a video clip with her Instagram followers of her mum looking pleased as she sat down to the tea.
(Image: Jorgie Poter Instagram)
"My wonderful mummy," she wrote.
"Sorry it's not afternoon tea in Paris."
Jorgie played Theresa McQueen in the Channel Four soap from 2008 until 2016.
The actress was a contestant on the ITV skating show Dancing On Ice in 2012 and in an All Stars version in 2014.
In 2015 she headed to the jungle for I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!
The soap star has revealed a fresh-faced look without makeup while in lockdown.
"Wow," complimented one follower.
"Natural is beautiful!!" said another.
"Absolutely gorgeous!! Xx" commented another fan.
Jorgie is reportedly returning to her role on Hollyoaks this year for its 25th anniversary four years after leaving the fictional Chester village.
Her character left to start a new life in Spain and as she waved goodbye she had a feeling that she had forgotten something.
As the taxi left, her auntie Myra realised that she had forgotten her daughter Myra-Pocohontas.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Where Man United player Marcus Rashford ranks among great goalscorers now

Marcus Rashford has made great strides in the 2019/20 season , scoring a career-high 14 Premier League goals before injury brought his campaign to a halt .
The Manchester United striker has been on an upward trajectory throughout his career , equalling or improving on his goal tally with each passing season since making his debut in 2016 .
However , when we look at the career paths of great goalscorers of years past , the best could well be yet to come .
A chart of some of the best goalscorers of the last 40 years has been collated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s good news for Rashford .
Rashford doesn ’ t turn 23 until October , and only four of the 26 men listed enjoyed their best season - in terms of minutes per goal contribution - before the age of 24 .
Curiously , three of those four posted their best numbers at Liverpool : Ian Rush was 22 at the start of a 1983/84 season which brought him 35 goals and eight assists at a rate of one goal or assist every 84 minutes , while Michael Owen scored 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fowler netted 28 times in the season he turned 21 .
The fourth man to peak before 24 , Marco van Basten , posted even more outstanding numbers : 37 goals and three assists in a season he began as a 21-year-old at Ajax , with an average of one goal or assist every 56 minutes .
The most common peak age for a goalscorer , at least based on those on this list , is 25-26 .
That ’ s the age at which Lionel Messi scored an outrageous 70 goals for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assist every 52 minutes .
It ’ s also the age at which Sergio Aguero had his most productive season ( 28 goals , 14 assists , one contribution every 54 minutes ) and Mo Salah enjoyed his career best 44-goal season at Liverpool .
Others to peak at that age include Gabriel Batistuta , Antoine Griezmann and Thierry Henry , all great goalscorers but all different in style , for those concerned about Rashford not fitting the bill for the type of striker who posts his best numbers in his mid-20s .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ players peaking in their twenties , but even that isn ’ t a hard-and-fast rule .
Didier Drogba ’ s best campaign came at the age of 31-32 , with the Ivorian scoring 37 times in all competitions as Chelsea won the Premier League under Carlo Ancelotti in the 2009/10 season , while Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani both scored more than 50 goals during seasons which saw them enter their thirties .
Most dramatic , though , is the case of Zlatan Ibrahimovic .
The Swede scored 45 goals and provided 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began when he was 33 years of age .
Those contributions came at an average of one every 52 minutes - the same rate as Messi ’ s golden year .
The figures were collated before the start of the current season - so how does Rashford compare ?
The England striker has 14 goals and four assists in 1,882 Premier League minutes this season , plus one goal and no assists in 215 minutes of Europa League action .
Add in the League Cup ( four goals and one assist in 232 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal contributions in 36 minutes ) , that ’ s a total of 19 goals and five assists in 2,365 minutes total .
Averaged out , that means Rashford has contributed a goal or assist once every 98.5 minutes this season - extended over the course of an entire campaign , that would see him creep onto the list just ahead of Batistuta ( one every 100 minutes ) and Fowler ( 104 ) .
If he carries on at this rate , though , he could well find himself troubling the upper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he hits his mid-twenties .

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Marcus Rashford has made great strides in the 2019/20 season, scoring a career-high 14 Premier League goals before injury brought his campaign to a halt.
The Manchester United striker has been on an upward trajectory throughout his career, equalling or improving on his goal tally with each passing season since making his debut in 2016.
However, when we look at the career paths of great goalscorers of years past, the best could well be yet to come.
A chart of some of the best goalscorers of the last 40 years has been collated to determine their peak seasons, and it’s good news for Rashford.
Rashford doesn’t turn 23 until October, and only four of the 26 men listed enjoyed their best season - in terms of minutes per goal contribution - before the age of 24.
Curiously, three of those four posted their best numbers at Liverpool: Ian Rush was 22 at the start of a 1983/84 season which brought him 35 goals and eight assists at a rate of one goal or assist every 84 minutes, while Michael Owen scored 23 goals in his 22nd year and Robbie Fowler netted 28 times in the season he turned 21.
The fourth man to peak before 24, Marco van Basten, posted even more outstanding numbers: 37 goals and three assists in a season he began as a 21-year-old at Ajax, with an average of one goal or assist every 56 minutes.
The most common peak age for a goalscorer, at least based on those on this list, is 25-26.
That’s the age at which Lionel Messi scored an outrageous 70 goals for Barcelona, and contributed a goal or assist every 52 minutes.
It’s also the age at which Sergio Aguero had his most productive season (28 goals, 14 assists, one contribution every 54 minutes) and Mo Salah enjoyed his career best 44-goal season at Liverpool.
Others to peak at that age include Gabriel Batistuta, Antoine Griezmann and Thierry Henry, all great goalscorers but all different in style, for those concerned about Rashford not fitting the bill for the type of striker who posts his best numbers in his mid-20s.
One common theme across the chart is players peaking in their twenties, but even that isn’t a hard-and-fast rule.
Didier Drogba’s best campaign came at the age of 31-32, with the Ivorian scoring 37 times in all competitions as Chelsea won the Premier League under Carlo Ancelotti in the 2009/10 season, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani both scored more than 50 goals during seasons which saw them enter their thirties.
Most dramatic, though, is the case of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swede scored 45 goals and provided 15 assists in his peak season, which began when he was 33 years of age. Those contributions came at an average of one every 52 minutes - the same rate as Messi’s golden year.
The figures were collated before the start of the current season - so how does Rashford compare?
The England striker has 14 goals and four assists in 1,882 Premier League minutes this season, plus one goal and no assists in 215 minutes of Europa League action. Add in the League Cup (four goals and one assist in 232 minutes) and FA Cup (no goal contributions in 36 minutes), that’s a total of 19 goals and five assists in 2,365 minutes total.
Averaged out, that means Rashford has contributed a goal or assist once every 98.5 minutes this season - extended over the course of an entire campaign, that would see him creep onto the list just ahead of Batistuta (one every 100 minutes) and Fowler (104).
If he carries on at this rate, though, he could well find himself troubling the upper reaches of the chart by the time he hits his mid-twenties.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Government refuses to promise councils will be paid back for 'catastrophic' financial toll of corona

Government refuses to promise councils will be paid back for 'catastrophic' financial toll of coronavirus

The government has declined to reassure town halls that they will be fully paid back for financial losses during the covid-19 crisis - shortfalls local leaders warn would result in ‘ catastrophic ’ further cuts to frontline services .
At the start of the pandemic , local authorities were assured by ministers that they would be reimbursed for the extra financial burden of the pandemic , currently predicted to reach more than £500m across Greater Manchester ’ s ten councils alone this financial year .
However , at today ’ s Downing Street press briefing , environment secretary George Eustice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s bail-out so far - which most councils here estimate will cover between half and a third of their losses , but in Manchester 's case much less - was ‘ the right approach ’ .
In March , Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised to do ‘ whatever it takes to get the nation through ’ the pandemic during his Budget speech , while communities secretary Robert Jenrick urged town halls not to put off spending decisions because government would be ‘ supporting you and ensuring money flows to you ’ .
Initially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , followed by a further £1.6bn last weekend .
In Greater Manchester , however , local authorities are expecting costs - and particularly loss of income - to far exceed their share of that , totalling £541m by next April .
Manchester council alone is expecting a £126m loss of income as a result of the lockdown , which has hit fees , charges and investments hard , along with a £30m rise in costs over the next six months .
So far the money expected from government is expected to cover around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave it facing further cuts totalling a third of those it has already carried out since 2010 .
Asked by the M.E.N .
at today ’ s Downing Street press briefing whether the government intends to honour its ‘ whatever it takes ’ policy where councils are concerned , Mr Eustice insisted the package so far was felt to be right .
“ The government recognises of course that these are extraordinary times and our local authorities have indeed taken on additional burdens as a result of this crisis , ” he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognition of that , as you alluded to in your question , that Robert Jenrick announced a package of additional financial support for local authorities .
“ We estimate that that is the right approach to support them through this difficult time .
“ Of course some of the things that they ’ re doing now they ’ re often geared up to do anyway and they have their own emergency response centres and emergency response procedures that are in place and that they do on a regular basis .
“ But we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s why there ’ s been that additional financial package announced by the secretary of state and MHCLG.
” Councils in Greater Manchester have already lost over £1.7bn in funding since 2010 .
In that time they have come to rely increasingly heavily on income from sources other than taxes and the government , such as planning fees , trading services and commercial investment , which have dried up during the lockdown .
Town halls are also expecting to write off the £110m they were forecast to get from their ownership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester particularly hard-hit due to its larger stake in the company .
Last week its Labour leader Sir Richard Leese has warned of ‘ catastrophic ’ cuts to services if government does not step in , a point echoed by by other Labour leaders and Andy Burnham .
One senior Conservative councillor told the M.E.N : “ Councils are on the brink of financial ruin with increased costs and reduced income .
`` Money already sent to councils from government is appreciated , but is merely a sticking plaster for what ’ s @ @ @ @

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The government has declined to reassure town halls that they will be fully paid back for financial losses during the covid-19 crisis - shortfalls local leaders warn would result in ‘catastrophic’ further cuts to frontline services.
At the start of the pandemic, local authorities were assured by ministers that they would be reimbursed for the extra financial burden of the pandemic, currently predicted to reach more than £500m across Greater Manchester’s ten councils alone this financial year.
However, at today’s Downing Street press briefing, environment secretary George Eustice told the M.E.N. that the government’s bail-out so far - which most councils here estimate will cover between half and a third of their losses, but in Manchester's case much less - was ‘the right approach’.
In March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised to do ‘whatever it takes to get the nation through’ the pandemic during his Budget speech, while communities secretary Robert Jenrick urged town halls not to put off spending decisions because government would be ‘supporting you and ensuring money flows to you’.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Initially £1.6bn extra funding was announced for councils, followed by a further £1.6bn last weekend.
In Greater Manchester, however, local authorities are expecting costs - and particularly loss of income - to far exceed their share of that, totalling £541m by next April.
Manchester council alone is expecting a £126m loss of income as a result of the lockdown, which has hit fees, charges and investments hard, along with a £30m rise in costs over the next six months.
So far the money expected from government is expected to cover around 12pc of that sum. That could leave it facing further cuts totalling a third of those it has already carried out since 2010.
Asked by the M.E.N. at today’s Downing Street press briefing whether the government intends to honour its ‘whatever it takes’ policy where councils are concerned, Mr Eustice insisted the package so far was felt to be right.
(Image: PA)
“The government recognises of course that these are extraordinary times and our local authorities have indeed taken on additional burdens as a result of this crisis,” he said.
“And it’s in recognition of that, as you alluded to in your question, that Robert Jenrick announced a package of additional financial support for local authorities.
“We estimate that that is the right approach to support them through this difficult time.
“Of course some of the things that they’re doing now they’re often geared up to do anyway and they have their own emergency response centres and emergency response procedures that are in place and that they do on a regular basis.
“But we recognise that there are new burdens and that’s why there’s been that additional financial package announced by the secretary of state and MHCLG.”
Councils in Greater Manchester have already lost over £1.7bn in funding since 2010.
In that time they have come to rely increasingly heavily on income from sources other than taxes and the government, such as planning fees, trading services and commercial investment, which have dried up during the lockdown.
Town halls are also expecting to write off the £110m they were forecast to get from their ownership of Manchester Airport this year, with Manchester particularly hard-hit due to its larger stake in the company.
Last week its Labour leader Sir Richard Leese has warned of ‘catastrophic’ cuts to services if government does not step in, a point echoed by by other Labour leaders and Andy Burnham.
Privately, Tory councillors are also concerned.
One senior Conservative councillor told the M.E.N: “Councils are on the brink of financial ruin with increased costs and reduced income.
"Money already sent to councils from government is appreciated, but is merely a sticking plaster for what’s to come.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--UK supermarkets to add an extra 300,000 home delivery slots after complaints

Major supermarkets across the UK will soon be increasing their home delivery slots by 300,000 .
At the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown , there were approximately 2.1million slots available .
This figure was quickly increased to 2.6million as demand soared .
Environment Secretary George Eustice has now confirmed it will increase once again , this time to 2.9million .
But he admitted it will still `` not be enough to meet all of the demand '' .
The increase in delivery slots comes after complaints from those who were not eligible for food parcels but were unable to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a support network .
Mr Eustice said the Government had been working closely with local authorities to ensure people who are not clinically vulnerable but in need of help can get the food that they need .
Speaking at Sunday 's daily Downing Street briefing , he said : “ We recognise that there are others that are not clinically vulnerable and therefore not in that shielded group , but who may also be in need of help , ” Mr Eustice said .
“ Perhaps through having a disability , or another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being unable to draw on family and neighbours to help them .
“ So we have been working with local authorities to ensure that those people can be allocated a volunteer shopper to help them get their food needs.
” He said charities can now make direct referrals on the Good Samaritan app to locate volunteers for those in need .
Alongside announcing more delivery slots , Mr Eustice said staffing levels had increased in supermarkets during the past three weeks .
He added : `` The food supply chain has also seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent weeks , as staff who had been self-isolating through suspected coronavirus have returned to work .
`` Absence levels are down from a peak of typically 20 % in food businesses three weeks ago , to less than 10 % at the end of last week , and , in some cases , individual companies reporting absences as low as 6 % . ''
He was also keen to emphasise there had been little disruption to the food supply in the UK , and that levels were almost back to normal following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certain items .

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Major supermarkets across the UK will soon be increasing their home delivery slots by 300,000.
At the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown, there were approximately 2.1million slots available.
This figure was quickly increased to 2.6million as demand soared.
Environment Secretary George Eustice has now confirmed it will increase once again, this time to 2.9million.
But he admitted it will still "not be enough to meet all of the demand".
The increase in delivery slots comes after complaints from those who were not eligible for food parcels but were unable to get to the supermarket and don't have a support network.
Mr Eustice said the Government had been working closely with local authorities to ensure people who are not clinically vulnerable but in need of help can get the food that they need.
Speaking at Sunday's daily Downing Street briefing, he said: “We recognise that there are others that are not clinically vulnerable and therefore not in that shielded group, but who may also be in need of help,” Mr Eustice said.
“Perhaps through having a disability, or another type of medical condition, or indeed being unable to draw on family and neighbours to help them.
“So we have been working with local authorities to ensure that those people can be allocated a volunteer shopper to help them get their food needs.”
He said charities can now make direct referrals on the Good Samaritan app to locate volunteers for those in need.
Alongside announcing more delivery slots, Mr Eustice said staffing levels had increased in supermarkets during the past three weeks.
He added: "The food supply chain has also seen a significant reduction in staff absence over recent weeks, as staff who had been self-isolating through suspected coronavirus have returned to work.
"Absence levels are down from a peak of typically 20% in food businesses three weeks ago, to less than 10% at the end of last week, and, in some cases, individual companies reporting absences as low as 6%."
He was also keen to emphasise there had been little disruption to the food supply in the UK, and that levels were almost back to normal following earlier panic-buying that led to restrictions on certain items.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--David Silva picks his toughest ever game with Man City

David Silva reckons his toughest game in a Manchester City shirt came six years ago .
City 's Spanish playmaker is approaching the end of a decade in English football , with his contract up at the Etihad this summer when he is expected to move on .
Silva has played for three managers in that time and been a part of four title-winning teams although the closest the club has come to Champions League glory in that time has been the semi-finals in 2016 , Manuel Pellegrini 's last year in charge of the club .
It was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recalled when asked in a Reddit Ask Me Anything for the toughest game he has played in during his City career , as a season that had promised so much threatened to implode .
Still in with a chance of winning an unprecedented quadruple as March 2014 came , the Blues suffered a shock FA Cup defeat at home to Wigan before seeing their Champions League hopes ended by Barcelona four days later .
They headed to Hull in the Premier League four days after that while sitting in fourth place in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when captain Vincent Kompany was sent off after 10 minutes .
As the team looked for inspiration , up stepped Silva with a goal and terrific all-round performance to claim a 2-0 win that would prove crucial in helping them win the league title .
It is a game that certainly left its mark on the midfielder .
`` There have been a lot of tough games , but to pick one — I think it was one against Hull City away in the 2013-2014 season , '' he said .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we really needed to win the game to win the league , so we did it , but it was tough to do that with ten men . ''

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David Silva reckons his toughest game in a Manchester City shirt came six years ago.
City's Spanish playmaker is approaching the end of a decade in English football, with his contract up at the Etihad this summer when he is expected to move on.
Silva has played for three managers in that time and been a part of four title-winning teams although the closest the club has come to Champions League glory in that time has been the semi-finals in 2016, Manuel Pellegrini's last year in charge of the club.
It was a game during Pellegrini's tenure that Silva recalled when asked in a Reddit Ask Me Anything for the toughest game he has played in during his City career, as a season that had promised so much threatened to implode.
Still in with a chance of winning an unprecedented quadruple as March 2014 came, the Blues suffered a shock FA Cup defeat at home to Wigan before seeing their Champions League hopes ended by Barcelona four days later.
They headed to Hull in the Premier League four days after that while sitting in fourth place in the table, and suffered a dreadful start when captain Vincent Kompany was sent off after 10 minutes.
As the team looked for inspiration, up stepped Silva with a goal and terrific all-round performance to claim a 2-0 win that would prove crucial in helping them win the league title. It is a game that certainly left its mark on the midfielder.
"There have been a lot of tough games, but to pick one — I think it was one against Hull City away in the 2013-2014 season," he said. "They sent off Kompany I think, and we really needed to win the game to win the league, so we did it, but it was tough to do that with ten men."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Erling Haaland names former Manchester United duo as his heroes

Erling Haaland has named former Manchester United duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as his two football idols .
The Norwegian international is regarded as one of the most exciting players in world football , and he is drawing his inspiration from two United favourites .
Haaland rose to stardom earlier this season as he netted 25 goals in 23 games for Red Bull Salzburg , form which earned him a move to Borussia Dortmund in the January transfer window .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had attempted to recruit a long-term centre forward in the winter but Haaland rejected United in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has carried on his scintillating form in Germany and already had an incredible 12 goals in 11 games before the coronavirus pandemic halted football across Europe last month .
Haaland will be looking to maintain his fine form when football finally resumes later this year and he will be hoping to one day emulate two legends who have both graced Old Trafford .
“ My biggest idol as a child , I had a lot of good players ( to look up to ) , ” he said in Q & A session @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ From Zlatan ( Ibrahimovic ) to ( Cristiano ) Ronaldo , to these kind of guys .
“ I can not say one , so I ’ ll say two : Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic .
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Erling Haaland has named former Manchester United duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as his two football idols.
The Norwegian international is regarded as one of the most exciting players in world football, and he is drawing his inspiration from two United favourites.
Haaland rose to stardom earlier this season as he netted 25 goals in 23 games for Red Bull Salzburg, form which earned him a move to Borussia Dortmund in the January transfer window.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had attempted to recruit a long-term centre forward in the winter but Haaland rejected United in favour of joining Dortmund.
The 19-year-old has carried on his scintillating form in Germany and already had an incredible 12 goals in 11 games before the coronavirus pandemic halted football across Europe last month.
Haaland will be looking to maintain his fine form when football finally resumes later this year and he will be hoping to one day emulate two legends who have both graced Old Trafford.
“My biggest idol as a child, I had a lot of good players (to look up to),” he said in Q&A session on Dortmund’s YouTube channel.
“From Zlatan (Ibrahimovic) to (Cristiano) Ronaldo, to these kind of guys.
“I cannot say one, so I’ll say two: Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Man Utd and Man City TV games might not be free-to-air after all

It is widely accepted around football that when , or if , the Premier League returns this season then games will be played behind closed doors .
It has now been almost two months since a ball was last kicked in the competition due to the coronavirus pandemic causing a suspension of the scheduled games .
There is no set return date for the league , but there remains a determination to somehow conclude the 2019/20 campaign .
It has been suggested that a return of games could come in early June , with all matches being played without a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live on free-to-air television so that fans can still see their team play .
However , that could come under opposition from both Sky and BT , who pay a total of £421 million for the rights to show Premier League action .
Now there is one solution that could be used .
As reported by , games already scheduled to be shown on both Sky and BT will remain behind the paywall , meaning that fans would need a subscription to the channels to be able to view them .
Both Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be shown on both Sky Sports and BT Sports throughout April , with City ’ s home game against Liverpool and Man Utd ’ s trip to Aston Villa among the selected fixtures , meaning that fans may still have to pay out to be able to watch these games .
However , the report claims that games that were not scheduled would be shown on free-to-air .
Culture secretary Oliver Dowden said that fans must have access to the matches should the league resume : “ I have said to the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best signal if they were one of the first major sports to resume behind closed doors and the public at large couldn ’ t have access to it , ” he said .
The government are said to be keen to get the Premier League back up and running as soon as it is safe to do so with the hope of the action raising morale among the public .

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It is widely accepted around football that when, or if, the Premier League returns this season then games will be played behind closed doors.
It has now been almost two months since a ball was last kicked in the competition due to the coronavirus pandemic causing a suspension of the scheduled games.
There is no set return date for the league, but there remains a determination to somehow conclude the 2019/20 campaign.
It has been suggested that a return of games could come in early June, with all matches being played without a crowd, but with the action shown live on free-to-air television so that fans can still see their team play.
However, that could come under opposition from both Sky and BT, who pay a total of £421 million for the rights to show Premier League action.
Now there is one solution that could be used.
As reported by the Sun , games already scheduled to be shown on both Sky and BT will remain behind the paywall, meaning that fans would need a subscription to the channels to be able to view them.
Both Manchester United and Man City were scheduled to be shown on both Sky Sports and BT Sports throughout April, with City’s home game against Liverpool and Man Utd’s trip to Aston Villa among the selected fixtures, meaning that fans may still have to pay out to be able to watch these games.
However, the report claims that games that were not scheduled would be shown on free-to-air.
Culture secretary Oliver Dowden said that fans must have access to the matches should the league resume: “I have said to the Premier League it wouldn’t send the best signal if they were one of the first major sports to resume behind closed doors and the public at large couldn’t have access to it,” he said.
The government are said to be keen to get the Premier League back up and running as soon as it is safe to do so with the hope of the action raising morale among the public.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--The government STILL hasn't said when schools could reopen

The government was grilled once again about when the country 's schools could reopen .
George Eustice , secretary of state for the environment , food and rural affairs , addressed the daily coronavirus press conference on Sunday .
When quizzed whether schools could be the first places to reopen as lockdown measures are eased , the minister failed to give a clear answer .
It comes after Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the BBC 's Andrew Marr programme this morning that it was 'inconceivable ' that schools would re-open without measures in place to stop the spread of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be led by scientists .
Pressed on the matter again this afternoon , Mr Eustice gave a similarly ambiguous answer .
Mr Eustice : “ Mr Raab addressed this and stressed the importance that even as we consider steps going forward , it ’ s important in such a setting to have social distancing measures still in place.
” Professor Stephen Powis , national medical director of NHS England , added : “ Scientifically there are a number of different approaches to keep the transmission levels below one .
School closures is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highly likely there will be a number of measures working together to keep that transmission below one , and the combination of measures which will work best.
” Mr Raab earlier said the public will have to get used to a 'new normal ' .
`` We won ’ t just have this binary easing up of measures .
We will end up moving to a new normal , ” he said .
`` We need to take a sure-footed step forward which protects life but also preserves our way of life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing the homework that can allow us to do that.
” General Secretary of the Association of School and College leaders , Geoff Barton , has said the earliest 'realistic ' point schools could open would be June 1 , the Mirror reports .
While Mr Raab did not give a possible date over schools reopening , he said it was “ inconceivable ” they could so without measures in place to stop the spread of the disease .
But he did say ministers were looking to ease restrictions on outdoor activities .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown , and for things to do while you are staying in , join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group .

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The government was grilled once again about when the country's schools could reopen.
George Eustice, secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs, addressed the daily coronavirus press conference on Sunday.
When quizzed whether schools could be the first places to reopen as lockdown measures are eased, the minister failed to give a clear answer.
It comes after Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the BBC's Andrew Marr programme this morning that it was 'inconceivable' that schools would re-open without measures in place to stop the spread of the disease.
He said the government would be led by scientists.
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Pressed on the matter again this afternoon, Mr Eustice gave a similarly ambiguous answer.
Mr Eustice: “Mr Raab addressed this and stressed the importance that even as we consider steps going forward, it’s important in such a setting to have social distancing measures still in place.”
Professor Stephen Powis, national medical director of NHS England, added: “Scientifically there are a number of different approaches to keep the transmission levels below one. School closures is one of these measures.
"It is highly likely there will be a number of measures working together to keep that transmission below one, and the combination of measures which will work best.”
Mr Raab earlier said the public will have to get used to a 'new normal'.
"We won’t just have this binary easing up of measures. We will end up moving to a new normal,” he said.
"We need to take a sure-footed step forward which protects life but also preserves our way of life.
"So we are very focused on doing the homework that can allow us to do that.”
General Secretary of the Association of School and College leaders, Geoff Barton, has said the earliest 'realistic' point schools could open would be June 1, the Mirror reports.
While Mr Raab did not give a possible date over schools reopening, he said it was “inconceivable” they could so without measures in place to stop the spread of the disease. But he did say ministers were looking to ease restrictions on outdoor activities.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--More incredible stories of recovery from coronavirus

Each day , we are reminded of the devastating impact of coronavirus as it claims the lives of hundreds of people across the country .
But there are stories of hope too , as scores of people recover from the disease each day .
While it is vital that we honour the memory of the lives lost , it is important that we share the inspirational stories of the people who have beaten Covid-19 too .
From the six-month-old 'miracle ' baby to the man who made a full recovery after eight days on a ventilator .
There are lots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wider afield who have survived after falling ill with coronavirus .
Here are just some of the inspirational stories from the past week .
Peter , who spent eight days on a ventilator Peter Julian spent seventeen days in hospital with coronavirus , eight of them on a ventilator .
The 54-year-old , from Sale , fell ill the day the UK went into lockdown .
Seven days later , he could n't breathe to even speak and was rushed to an intensive care unit at Wythenshawe Hospital .
He experienced patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post-traumatic stress disorder .
But Peter arrived back home to his family on Saturday ( April 18 ) .
He kept a daily symptoms diary , documenting his illness and recovery .
In a moving gesture , neighbours left their houses to cheer and applaud as the car pulled onto the driveway when he came home .
Messages chalked on pavements and signs in windows proclaimed 'welcome home Pete ' .
Peter said : `` If you know someone in ICU - try not to worry .
Do not underestimate how little acts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive difference to them . ''
A six-month-old 'miracle baby ' born with a heart condition beat coronavirus after two weeks in isolation .
Medics were moved to tears as they clapped for little Erin Bates , from Bury , as she was wheeled through the corridor .
The tot was rushed to Alder Hey Children 's Hospital in Liverpool after testing positive for COVID-19 on Friday , April 10 .
Heartbreaking pictures shared by her family showed her hooked up to an oxygen machine surrounded by wires , tubes and equipment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff at the hospital shared an emotional video of her being taken out of isolation , the Liverpool Echo reports .
Patient clapped out of hospital in Wigan A recovering coronavirus patient was applauded by staff as he was discharged from a hospital in Wigan .
The moving moment was captured in a video filmed at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary .
The footage showed a patient called Dave being discharged from the Winstanley Ward amid cheers and claps from staff wearing PPE .
The Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Our amazing staff lined the corridors this weekend to say farewell to Dave , who has been discharged from Royal Albert Edward Infirmary ’ s Winstanley Ward and is on his way home .
`` We wish him , and everyone battling COVID-19 , the very best in their continued recovery . ''
A 'hero ' great-grandfather with underlying health issues surprised doctors by making a full recovery from Covid-19 .
Raymond Lancaster , of Congleton , had been battling coronavirus for four weeks at Macclesfield General Hospital .
The 70-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 after he fell and cut his head .
Unfortunately , Raymond , a retired printing press worker , tested positive for coronavirus while being treated for the wound .
He was transferred to a special coronavirus ward and underwent oxygen treatment .
At one point his family did not believe he would make it as he suffers from COPD and has an aneurysm on his aorta .
But over the last week doctors were able to reduce the amount of oxygen needed .
He was deemed fit enough to return home on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ijichi , said she will be forever grateful to the NHS workers at the hospital and for their dedication in helping her dad to recover .
Phillip , who survived two strokes and recovered from coronavirus A man who has survived two strokes returned from hospital after recovering from coronavirus .
Phillip Birtwistle , of Tonge Moor , Bolton , was admitted to Royal Bolton Hospital three weeks ago with COVID-19 symptoms and tested positive two days later .
The 58-year-old had a stroke when he was 24 , which paralysed him down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severe one , aged 39 , which resulted in him losing the ability to talk and swallow .
When he was taken to hospital , his family feared the worst due to his underlying health conditions .
Phillip was discharged from hospital last Thursday , and a video uploaded to social media showed staff cheering as he left the ward .
Gaynor said : `` We 're all so happy and relieved now .
`` I would like to thank all the NHS staff on D4 and C3 who looked after him and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me during this horrendous time . ''
A lovely story of hope from across the Pennines .
A 102-year-old great gran was applauded as she left hospital after beating coronavirus .
Vera Beeley left Northern General Hospital in Sheffield where she spent a week being treated for Covid-19 .
The retired cleaner was diagnosed with the disease on Easter Monday after being admitted to hospital from her care home the previous day after complaining of a cough .
Vera , who has two children , four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter Irene Whitehead said : “ She is a little fighter and we are all over the moon that she has beaten Covid-19 .
`` She has always been a very strong willed lady and that hasn ’ t changed .
`` We used to ring the hospital every day and they were just brilliant with her , it ’ s just amazing at her age that she has recovered from this awful virus . ''

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Each day, we are reminded of the devastating impact of coronavirus as it claims the lives of hundreds of people across the country.
But there are stories of hope too, as scores of people recover from the disease each day.
While it is vital that we honour the memory of the lives lost, it is important that we share the inspirational stories of the people who have beaten Covid-19 too.
From the six-month-old 'miracle' baby to the man who made a full recovery after eight days on a ventilator.
There are lots of examples of people from the region and wider afield who have survived after falling ill with coronavirus.
Here are just some of the inspirational stories from the past week.
Peter, who spent eight days on a ventilator
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Peter Julian spent seventeen days in hospital with coronavirus, eight of them on a ventilator.
The 54-year-old, from Sale, fell ill the day the UK went into lockdown.
Seven days later, he couldn't breathe to even speak and was rushed to an intensive care unit at Wythenshawe Hospital.
He experienced patients dying six feet away, hallucinations and post-traumatic stress disorder.
But Peter arrived back home to his family on Saturday (April 18).
He kept a daily symptoms diary, documenting his illness and recovery.
In a moving gesture, neighbours left their houses to cheer and applaud as the car pulled onto the driveway when he came home.
Messages chalked on pavements and signs in windows proclaimed 'welcome home Pete'.
Peter said: "If you know someone in ICU - try not to worry. Do not underestimate how little acts of support by you can make a massive difference to them."
Erin the miracle baby
(Image: Alder Hey Hospital)
A six-month-old 'miracle baby' born with a heart condition beat coronavirus after two weeks in isolation.
Medics were moved to tears as they clapped for little Erin Bates, from Bury, as she was wheeled through the corridor.
The tot was rushed to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool after testing positive for COVID-19 on Friday, April 10.
Heartbreaking pictures shared by her family showed her hooked up to an oxygen machine surrounded by wires, tubes and equipment.
But on Friday (April 24) staff at the hospital shared an emotional video of her being taken out of isolation, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Patient clapped out of hospital in Wigan
A recovering coronavirus patient was applauded by staff as he was discharged from a hospital in Wigan.
The moving moment was captured in a video filmed at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.
The footage showed a patient called Dave being discharged from the Winstanley Ward amid cheers and claps from staff wearing PPE.
The Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust posted on its Facebook page: "Our amazing staff lined the corridors this weekend to say farewell to Dave, who has been discharged from Royal Albert Edward Infirmary’s Winstanley Ward and is on his way home.
"We wish him, and everyone battling COVID-19, the very best in their continued recovery."
The 'hero' great-grandfather
(Image: Helen Ijichi)
A 'hero' great-grandfather with underlying health issues surprised doctors by making a full recovery from Covid-19.
Raymond Lancaster, of Congleton, had been battling coronavirus for four weeks at Macclesfield General Hospital.
The 70-year-old was first admitted to hospital on March 21 after he fell and cut his head.
Unfortunately, Raymond, a retired printing press worker, tested positive for coronavirus while being treated for the wound.
He was transferred to a special coronavirus ward and underwent oxygen treatment.
At one point his family did not believe he would make it as he suffers from COPD and has an aneurysm on his aorta.
But over the last week doctors were able to reduce the amount of oxygen needed.
He was deemed fit enough to return home on Thursday.
Raymond's daughter, Helen Ijichi, said she will be forever grateful to the NHS workers at the hospital and for their dedication in helping her dad to recover.
Phillip, who survived two strokes and recovered from coronavirus
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A man who has survived two strokes returned from hospital after recovering from coronavirus.
Phillip Birtwistle, of Tonge Moor, Bolton, was admitted to Royal Bolton Hospital three weeks ago with COVID-19 symptoms and tested positive two days later.
The 58-year-old had a stroke when he was 24, which paralysed him down his right side, and a more severe one, aged 39, which resulted in him losing the ability to talk and swallow.
When he was taken to hospital, his family feared the worst due to his underlying health conditions.
(Image: Gaynor Kenna)
Phillip was discharged from hospital last Thursday, and a video uploaded to social media showed staff cheering as he left the ward.
Gaynor said: "We're all so happy and relieved now.
"I would like to thank all the NHS staff on D4 and C3 who looked after him and all who have supported and listened to me during this horrendous time."
The 102-year-old 'fighter' great gran
(Image: Northern General Hospital)
A lovely story of hope from across the Pennines.
A 102-year-old great gran was applauded as she left hospital after beating coronavirus.
Vera Beeley left Northern General Hospital in Sheffield where she spent a week being treated for Covid-19.
The retired cleaner was diagnosed with the disease on Easter Monday after being admitted to hospital from her care home the previous day after complaining of a cough.
Vera, who has two children, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, was given the all-clear last Friday.
Her daughter Irene Whitehead said: “She is a little fighter and we are all over the moon that she has beaten Covid-19.
"She has always been a very strong willed lady and that hasn’t changed.
"We used to ring the hospital every day and they were just brilliant with her, it’s just amazing at her age that she has recovered from this awful virus."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-26--Ndidi issues transfer statement amid Man United speculation

Wilfred Ndidi insists he has 'no need to go anywhere else ' amid reports linking him with Manchester United this summer .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to bolster his midfield at the end of the season and Ndidi has been touted as one potential option for United to consider .
The Nigerian international has established himself as one of the most reliable midfielders in the Premier League during his time at Leicester .
Ndidi has played a key role in the success so far this season with Leicester currently third in the top-flight and in the last eight of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postponement last month .
The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the King Power Stadium later this year , but now he has shot down any suggestions of an exit by insisting he is happy at the club .
“ We are doing well and I am enjoying myself here , '' he told ESPN .
“ I still have a contract with Leicester .
I am learning and trying to improve myself every day and I am doing OK here , so no need to go anywhere .
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Wilfred Ndidi insists he has 'no need to go anywhere else' amid reports linking him with Manchester United this summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to bolster his midfield at the end of the season and Ndidi has been touted as one potential option for United to consider.
The Nigerian international has established himself as one of the most reliable midfielders in the Premier League during his time at Leicester.
Ndidi has played a key role in the success so far this season with Leicester currently third in the top-flight and in the last eight of the FA Cup prior to football's postponement last month.
The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the King Power Stadium later this year, but now he has shot down any suggestions of an exit by insisting he is happy at the club.
“We are doing well and I am enjoying myself here," he told ESPN.
“I still have a contract with Leicester. I am learning and trying to improve myself every day and I am doing OK here, so no need to go anywhere.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Borussia Dortmund give Jadon Sancho transfer update amid Man United interest

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michel Zorc says the club is 'totally relaxed ' about Jadon Sancho 's future amid intense interest from Manchester United .
United had lined up a move for Sancho , 20 , before the coronavirus outbreak in Europe placed football on hiatus indefinitely .
Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke had previously said it was likely Sancho would leave in the summer transfer window .
Sancho is approaching the last two years of his Dortmund deal and the MEN revealed he has expressed interest in returning to Manchester .
United tried to sign Sancho when he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earmarked the Borussia Dortmund winger as their attacking priority in the transfer market .
The Bundesliga season could restart next week and the plan is for the summer window to open to clubs whenever they finish their domestic seasons , provided they are able to .
Zorc says Sancho 's situation is changing on a daily basis .
`` There is no new stance , '' Zorc told Sport1 .
`` At the moment , all clubs are running on sight - even in England !
I can not and do not want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window with forecasts because the situation is changing daily .
We will see what happens .
`` We have a long-term contract with Jadon Sancho .
This will not change now .
We are totally relaxed about it .
`` The most important issues that are currently occupying us are rather : what is the way forward ?
When do we play again ?
It would be of paramount importance for all of us to be able to finish the season . ''
The United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players for hundreds of millions of pounds this summer seems to ignore the realities that face the sport ' .
That is believed to have been a reference to reports of a £200million United move for Harry Kane , whereas Sancho 's valuation is subsiding due to the amount of time left on his contract .
Kane is contracted to Tottenham Hotspur until 2024 .
United also tried to arrange an early deal for the Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish before the UK went into lockdown .

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Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michel Zorc says the club is 'totally relaxed' about Jadon Sancho's future amid intense interest from Manchester United.
United had lined up a move for Sancho, 20, before the coronavirus outbreak in Europe placed football on hiatus indefinitely. Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke had previously said it was likely Sancho would leave in the summer transfer window.
Sancho is approaching the last two years of his Dortmund deal and the MEN revealed he has expressed interest in returning to Manchester. United tried to sign Sancho when he was a 17-year-old at Manchester City and have earmarked the Borussia Dortmund winger as their attacking priority in the transfer market.
The Bundesliga season could restart next week and the plan is for the summer window to open to clubs whenever they finish their domestic seasons, provided they are able to. Zorc says Sancho's situation is changing on a daily basis.
"There is no new stance," Zorc told Sport1. "At the moment, all clubs are running on sight - even in England! I cannot and do not want to lean too far out of the window with forecasts because the situation is changing daily. We will see what happens.
"We have a long-term contract with Jadon Sancho. This will not change now. We are totally relaxed about it.
"The most important issues that are currently occupying us are rather: what is the way forward? When do we play again? It would be of paramount importance for all of us to be able to finish the season."
The United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said in a statement last week 'speculation around transfers of individual players for hundreds of millions of pounds this summer seems to ignore the realities that face the sport'.
That is believed to have been a reference to reports of a £200million United move for Harry Kane, whereas Sancho's valuation is subsiding due to the amount of time left on his contract. Kane is contracted to Tottenham Hotspur until 2024.
United also tried to arrange an early deal for the Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish before the UK went into lockdown.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Holly and Phillip howl over where Chanel the parrot got her name from

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were delighted when missing Chanel the parrot made an appearance on the ITV programme .
And they were left howling over the reason the African Grey got her name .
Chanel has returned after a disappearing act last week , which led to her devastated owner Sandra Hannah pleading via social media for help in finding her precious pet .
The naughty bird - full name Chanel Chanellington - had flown out of her cage and ‘ towards the canal ’ before Sandra , 40 , begged for help from her local community in Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sensations after the video was created into several spoof versions - one of which saw Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall recreate it for a TikTok video .
But perhaps the most memorable video is where Robin S ’ s 1990 dance track Show Me Love was superimposed over Sandra screaming out Chanel ’ s name .
Despite the memes mocking her , Sandra seemed more than happy that she ’ d found her 15 mins of fame on social media .
She went more than a little mental when she was introduced onto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Phillip Schofield .
She said : “ My son came running up to me at 1am on Thursday morning and said , ’ muuuum all me mates are messaging me - you 've gone famous ’ .
” After squeals of excitement she explained why the bird is called Chanel .
“ Because me dog ’ s called Coco , ” she said , referencing the famous perfume brand .
Holly and Phil were creased with laughter .
Phil added : “ I ’ m so glad it ’ s got a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amazing.
” Viewers thought so too , and spoke of their delight on Twitter .
One posted : “ We need more Sandra , what a great girl to make us happy.
” A second wrote : “ Made my day !
Her dogs called Coco !
Her parrot Chanel !
” A third agreed : “ This was just the best this morning .
“ And I can ’ t believe she called her Parrot , Chanel .
Because the dog is called Coco.
” A fourth tweeted : “ Aww i @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need in times like this !
Chanellllllllllllllll.
” Another said : “ She definitely needs to be on again , we need to see coco !
She 's hilarious.
” This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV .

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Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were delighted when missing Chanel the parrot made an appearance on the ITV programme.
And they were left howling over the reason the African Grey got her name.
Chanel has returned after a disappearing act last week, which led to her devastated owner Sandra Hannah pleading via social media for help in finding her precious pet.
The naughty bird - full name Chanel Chanellington - had flown out of her cage and ‘towards the canal’ before Sandra, 40, begged for help from her local community in Liverpool.
Both Chanel and Sandra became internet sensations after the video was created into several spoof versions - one of which saw Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall recreate it for a TikTok video.
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But perhaps the most memorable video is where Robin S’s 1990 dance track Show Me Love was superimposed over Sandra screaming out Chanel’s name.
Despite the memes mocking her, Sandra seemed more than happy that she’d found her 15 mins of fame on social media.
She went more than a little mental when she was introduced onto the ITV show by hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
(Image: ITV)
She said: “My son came running up to me at 1am on Thursday morning and said, ’muuuum all me mates are messaging me - you've gone famous’.”
After squeals of excitement she explained why the bird is called Chanel.
“Because me dog’s called Coco,” she said, referencing the famous perfume brand.
Holly and Phil were creased with laughter.
(Image: ITV)
“That’s amazing.” said Holly.
Phil added: “I’m so glad it’s got a happy ending. Sandra, you are amazing.”
Viewers thought so too, and spoke of their delight on Twitter.
One posted: “We need more Sandra, what a great girl to make us happy.”
A second wrote: “Made my day! Her dogs called Coco! Her parrot Chanel!”
A third agreed: “This was just the best this morning.
“I’m glad Chanel is safe and sound.
“And I can’t believe she called her Parrot, Chanel. Because the dog is called Coco.”
A fourth tweeted: “Aww i loved her! She's what we need in times like this! Chanellllllllllllllll.”
Another said: “She definitely needs to be on again, we need to see coco! She's hilarious.”
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--When coronavirus deaths in hospitals peaked in Greater Manchester

The number of coronavirus deaths in Greater Manchester peaked in mid April - a full eight days after the rest of England , new figures have revealed .
A total of 65 people died in hospitals across the region on Thursday April 16 - which appears to be the peak .
Since then the number of deaths have been falling at hospital trusts across the city region .
A total of 1,191 people have died of coronavirus in the region 's hospitals so far according to figures from NHS England .
However there could be a new peak at any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on April 8 when 857 people died in the country ’ s hospitals , according to NHS England .
The NHS figures only take into account Covid-19 deaths that have taken place in hospitals .
The total number of deaths caused by coronavirus is likely to be far higher .
The peak in Greater Manchester could not immediately be seen because of the delay in reporting .
And it is possible that the numbers could rise again .
So far Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has recorded the highest number of coronavirus deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust has recorded 245 , while Bolton NHS Foundation Trust recorded 149 deaths from Covid-19 .
The number of deaths at these hospitals are still relatively high .
Deaths in care homes and in people ’ s own homes - counted as 'in the community ' - are not recorded in these figures .
Instead they are published by the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) several days later .
Last Tuesday , April 21 , the ONS said more than 1,000 people had died in care homes nationally having contracted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to April 10 , 116 care home residents died with coronavirus in our region .
Salford saw the biggest proportion of deaths taking place in care homes , with 46 out of 130 - one of the highest proportions in England and Wales .
In Stockport 15 people died in care homes , and there were also 10 care home deaths in Manchester , nine in Bolton and eight in Oldham .
Coronavirus deaths at Greater Manchester hospitals , as of April 26 :

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The number of coronavirus deaths in Greater Manchester peaked in mid April - a full eight days after the rest of England, new figures have revealed.
A total of 65 people died in hospitals across the region on Thursday April 16 - which appears to be the peak.
Since then the number of deaths have been falling at hospital trusts across the city region.
A total of 1,191 people have died of coronavirus in the region's hospitals so far according to figures from NHS England.
However there could be a new peak at any time.
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The peak across England was on April 8 when 857 people died in the country’s hospitals, according to NHS England.
The NHS figures only take into account Covid-19 deaths that have taken place in hospitals.
The total number of deaths caused by coronavirus is likely to be far higher.
The peak in Greater Manchester could not immediately be seen because of the delay in reporting.
And it is possible that the numbers could rise again.
So far Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has recorded the highest number of coronavirus deaths with 320.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 245, while Bolton NHS Foundation Trust recorded 149 deaths from Covid-19.
The number of deaths at these hospitals are still relatively high.
Deaths in care homes and in people’s own homes - counted as 'in the community' - are not recorded in these figures.
Instead they are published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) several days later.
Last Tuesday, April 21, the ONS said more than 1,000 people had died in care homes nationally having contracted the virus.
In the week leading up to April 10, 116 care home residents died with coronavirus in our region.
Salford saw the biggest proportion of deaths taking place in care homes, with 46 out of 130 - one of the highest proportions in England and Wales.
In Stockport 15 people died in care homes, and there were also 10 care home deaths in Manchester, nine in Bolton and eight in Oldham.
Coronavirus deaths at Greater Manchester hospitals, as of April 26:
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 149 deaths
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 7
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 245
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 320
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 3
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 132
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 95
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - 99
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - 6
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 135


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Phillip Schofield shares photo of unkempt hair from lockdown

Phillip Schofield has showcased a a messy hairstyle from his lockdown .
We can all relate to letting our grooming routine slide during the coronavirus crisis - and Phillip says he made his mum 'jump ' by appearing with unkempt hair in a Skype chat .
In a comical post on his Instagram stories the This Morning and Dancing On Ice presenter shared a photo of his new look , saying : `` Skype 'd my mum , my hair made her jump . ''
Phillip , 58 , has reportedly moved out of the home he shared with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two daughters Molly , 27 , and Ruby , 24 , and is now living in a central London apartment .
A video he posted while taking part in the weekly Clap For Our Carers gesture showed The Shard building in the background .
The Oldham-born TV favourite bravely came out as gay live on This Morning in February after 27 years of marriage with the support of his family and his This Morning co-presenter and friend Holly Willoughby .
Two weeks later the family enjoyed a break together in Paris .
Phillip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his sexuality live on air at the start of the chat show .
Sitting on the sofa , Phil told Holly that now was the right time to come out .
“ You know this has been bothering me for a long time , ” he said .
“ Everyone does these things at their own time .
There is no question that in recent times this has consumed my head and has become an issue in my head .
“ So I got to the stage where I thought , we sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there and an amazing brave person sits here and I sit there thinking you are so brave and I thought , I have to be that person .
`` You have to be honest with yourself and I knew I wasn ’ t and I didn ’ t like myself because I wasn ’ t being honest .
When is the right time ?
`` As a family , it was the right time.
” Phillip said there were “ no secrets ” between him and his wife .
He said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essential for me and essential for my head , and that is principally the reason I have done this . ''
Paying tribute to Stephanie he said : `` I can ’ t write in any statement what I feel about that woman .
`` She is amazing , incredible .
There is no one in my life who has supported me as a wife as she has supported me .
She is astonishing .
”

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Phillip Schofield has showcased a a messy hairstyle from his lockdown.
We can all relate to letting our grooming routine slide during the coronavirus crisis - and Phillip says he made his mum 'jump' by appearing with unkempt hair in a Skype chat.
In a comical post on his Instagram stories the This Morning and Dancing On Ice presenter shared a photo of his new look, saying: "Skype'd my mum, my hair made her jump."
(Image: Phillip Schofield Instagram)
Phillip, 58, has reportedly moved out of the home he shared with his wife Stephanie Lowe in Oxfordshire and their two daughters Molly, 27, and Ruby, 24, and is now living in a central London apartment.
A video he posted while taking part in the weekly Clap For Our Carers gesture showed The Shard building in the background.
The Oldham-born TV favourite bravely came out as gay live on This Morning in February after 27 years of marriage with the support of his family and his This Morning co-presenter and friend Holly Willoughby.
(Image: ITV)
Two weeks later the family enjoyed a break together in Paris.
Phillip was flooded with support after he addressed his sexuality live on air at the start of the chat show.
Sitting on the sofa, Phil told Holly that now was the right time to come out.
“You know this has been bothering me for a long time,” he said.
(Image: Phillip Schofield/Instagram)
“Everyone does these things at their own time. There is no question that in recent times this has consumed my head and has become an issue in my head.
“So I got to the stage where I thought, we sit here every day and I am over there and an amazing brave person sits here and I sit there thinking you are so brave and I thought, I have to be that person.
"You have to be honest with yourself and I knew I wasn’t and I didn’t like myself because I wasn’t being honest. When is the right time?
"As a family, it was the right time.”
Phillip said there were “no secrets” between him and his wife.
He said: “I have made this decision which is essential for me and essential for my head, and that is principally the reason I have done this."
Paying tribute to Stephanie he said: "I can’t write in any statement what I feel about that woman.
"She is amazing, incredible. There is no one in my life who has supported me as a wife as she has supported me. She is astonishing.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--How to watch the entire Gangs of London series

Gangs of London is the latest series set to become everyone 's new binge watch .
The crime drama follows the struggles between rival gangs in London after the head of the city 's most powerful family is assassinated .
The series stars Joe Cole , best known for his role as John Shelby in Peaky Blinders , who plays the son of the murdered gang leader and now must step up to take his father 's place .
It premiered in the UK on April 23 with episodes airing weekly on Sky Atlantic , but there 's a way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can find out how to watch it below .
How to watch Gangs of London The show is airing weekly on Sky Atlantic starting Thursday , April 23 at 9pm .
The channel is available for Sky customers who can watch it on their box .
But if you 're not a Sky customer then you can watch the series on NowTV and binge it all in one go as the entire series has been uploaded to the Entertainment Pass .
You can sign up for a free seven-day trial and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month .
To sign up go to the NowTV website here .

Gangs of London is the latest series set to become everyone's new binge watch.
The crime drama follows the struggles between rival gangs in London after the head of the city's most powerful family is assassinated.
The series stars Joe Cole, best known for his role as John Shelby in Peaky Blinders, who plays the son of the murdered gang leader and now must step up to take his father's place.
It premiered in the UK on April 23 with episodes airing weekly on Sky Atlantic, but there's a way to watch the entire series at once.
You can find out how to watch it below.
How to watch Gangs of London
The show is airing weekly on Sky Atlantic starting Thursday, April 23 at 9pm. The channel is available for Sky customers who can watch it on their box.
But if you're not a Sky customer then you can watch the series on NowTV and binge it all in one go as the entire series has been uploaded to the Entertainment Pass.
You can sign up for a free seven-day trial and then cancel it or pay £8.99 per month. To sign up go to the NowTV website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--New Premier League rule change which could affect Man United and Man City

Premier League clubs could be handed the opportunity to make five substitutions per match when football returns .
The move is being considered due to fears over player burn-out and injuries due to the long lay-off .
FIFA ’ s proposal to introduce the short-term measure has been made with the International FA Board who are likely to consider the change as a matter of urgency .
It will then be up to the four Home Nations to decide if it should be approved .
If it is approved , then it would be down to the 20 clubs in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to adopt the change for the remainder of the 2019/20 campaign .
“ When competitions resume , such competitions are likely to face a congested match calendar with a higher-than-normal frequency of matches played in consecutive weeks , ” a FIFA spokesperson said .
“ Safety of the players is one of Fifa ’ s main priority then .
One concern in this regard is that the higher-than-normal frequency of matches may increase the risk of potential injuries due to a resulting player overload .
“ In light of this and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in delivering competitions according to the originally foreseen calendar , Fifa proposes that a larger number of substitutions be temporarily allowed at the discretion of the relevant competition organiser .
“ In competitions where less than five substitutions are currently allowed , each team would now be given the possibility to use up to five substitutions during the match , with the possibility of an additional substitution remaining during extra time , where relevant.
” The move would apply to competitions which are either due to be completed or start in 2020 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the 2020-21 season , and it will also cover all national team matches up to and including December 31 , 2021 .

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Premier League clubs could be handed the opportunity to make five substitutions per match when football returns.
The move is being considered due to fears over player burn-out and injuries due to the long lay-off.
FIFA’s proposal to introduce the short-term measure has been made with the International FA Board who are likely to consider the change as a matter of urgency.
It will then be up to the four Home Nations to decide if it should be approved.
If it is approved, then it would be down to the 20 clubs in the Premier League to decide if they wanted to adopt the change for the remainder of the 2019/20 campaign.
“When competitions resume, such competitions are likely to face a congested match calendar with a higher-than-normal frequency of matches played in consecutive weeks,” a FIFA spokesperson said.
“Safety of the players is one of Fifa’s main priority then. One concern in this regard is that the higher-than-normal frequency of matches may increase the risk of potential injuries due to a resulting player overload.
“In light of this and in light of the unique challenge faced globally in delivering competitions according to the originally foreseen calendar, Fifa proposes that a larger number of substitutions be temporarily allowed at the discretion of the relevant competition organiser.
“In competitions where less than five substitutions are currently allowed, each team would now be given the possibility to use up to five substitutions during the match, with the possibility of an additional substitution remaining during extra time, where relevant.”
The move would apply to competitions which are either due to be completed or start in 2020 or 2021, so it would also apply to the 2020-21 season, and it will also cover all national team matches up to and including December 31, 2021.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-27--Devastation as Oldham charity boss dies from coronavirus

A charity boss who dedicated his life to helping young people has died from coronavirus .
Mike Doran , CEO at Oldham-based Mahdlo Youth Zone , passed away following a three-week battle with Covid-19 .
In a touching tribute the charity described Mr Doran as a 'tremendous individual ' and the 'driving force behind our fantastic organisation ' .
Mahdlo Youth Zone chairman Chris Wareing said : `` It is with the saddest of hearts that I must inform you that after a brave three week battle against Covid-19 , our CEO Mike Doran passed away .
`` Each of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grieve at the passing of a tremendous individual and the driving force behind our fantastic organisation , but also for the loss his family suffers .
`` Our hearts and prayers go out to them .
`` As we go forward , let us continue to adopt Mike 's values and ensure that Mahdlo represents the very best of standards , as a fitting tribute to a very fine leader .
`` We have lost a dear friend and faithful colleague .
His insistence of 'excellence ' will always inspire all of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an update on the steps the charity was taking to help the community during the pandemic , telling how it was working with local foodbanks and running counselling services .
Speaking at the time Mr Doran said : `` Our key objective is to ensure young people and staff are safe and help reduce opportunities for the virus to spread while recognising that with school , college and many young peoples ’ activities closed or restricted some young people may have nowhere to go . ''
Writing on Facebook , Oldham West and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m so sorry to hear that Mahdlo Youth Zone Chief Executive Mike Doran has passed away from Covid-19 .
`` He was a dedicated leader for young people in Oldham and I enjoyed all of our encounters during his time .
`` My thoughts and love with the @ mahdloyz family who are hurting right now . ''
Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner tweeted : `` Another local hero has been lost to the Covid-19 pandemic .
`` Mike Doran was a dedicated leader for young people in Oldham and will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the @ mahdloyz family who are hurting right now . ''
Richard Marsh , chief executive at Manchester Youth Zone in Harpurhey said : `` It is with great sadness that we learnt on Saturday morning that Mike had passed away in hospital following a three week battle with COVID-19 .
`` From all at Manchester Youth Zone , we send our deepest condolences and prayers to his family , friends and all those at Mahdlo Youth Zone .
`` Throughout his life Mike made such a massive difference to the lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs .
`` He was passionate and thoughtful in all that he did , always striving for excellence .
`` As a person Mike had a great sense of humour and was such a generous and dependable person to work alongside , always willing to share his wise expertise to those who asked .
`` Mike will be remembered with fondness at Manchester Youth Zone as a real friend who was generous in his support in making a difference to communities and people ’ s lives . ''
Oldham Coliseum Theatre posted : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we learnt of the passing of Mike Doran , CEO of our neighbours at Mahdlo Oldham over the weekend .
`` Our sincere condolences to Mike ’ s family and all at Mahdlo . ''

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A charity boss who dedicated his life to helping young people has died from coronavirus.
Mike Doran, CEO at Oldham -based Mahdlo Youth Zone, passed away following a three-week battle with Covid-19.
In a touching tribute the charity described Mr Doran as a 'tremendous individual' and the 'driving force behind our fantastic organisation'.
Mahdlo Youth Zone chairman Chris Wareing said: "It is with the saddest of hearts that I must inform you that after a brave three week battle against Covid-19, our CEO Mike Doran passed away.
"Each of us at Mahdlo Youth Zone not only grieve at the passing of a tremendous individual and the driving force behind our fantastic organisation, but also for the loss his family suffers.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to them.
"As we go forward, let us continue to adopt Mike's values and ensure that Mahdlo represents the very best of standards, as a fitting tribute to a very fine leader.
"We have lost a dear friend and faithful colleague. His insistence of 'excellence' will always inspire all of us."
Last month Mr Doran gave an update on the steps the charity was taking to help the community during the pandemic, telling how it was working with local foodbanks and running counselling services.
Speaking at the time Mr Doran said: "Our key objective is to ensure young people and staff are safe and help reduce opportunities for the virus to spread while recognising that with school, college and many young peoples’ activities closed or restricted some young people may have nowhere to go."
Writing on Facebook, Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon said: "I’m so sorry to hear that Mahdlo Youth Zone Chief Executive Mike Doran has passed away from Covid-19.
"He was a dedicated leader for young people in Oldham and I enjoyed all of our encounters during his time.
"My thoughts and love with the @mahdloyz family who are hurting right now."
Ashton-under-Lyne MP Angela Rayner tweeted: "Another local hero has been lost to the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Mike Doran was a dedicated leader for young people in Oldham and will be sadly missed.
"My thoughts are with the @mahdloyz family who are hurting right now."
Richard Marsh, chief executive at Manchester Youth Zone in Harpurhey said: "It is with great sadness that we learnt on Saturday morning that Mike had passed away in hospital following a three week battle with COVID-19.
"From all at Manchester Youth Zone, we send our deepest condolences and prayers to his family, friends and all those at Mahdlo Youth Zone.
"Throughout his life Mike made such a massive difference to the lives of young people and those with additional needs.
"He was passionate and thoughtful in all that he did, always striving for excellence.
"As a person Mike had a great sense of humour and was such a generous and dependable person to work alongside, always willing to share his wise expertise to those who asked.
"Mike will be remembered with fondness at Manchester Youth Zone as a real friend who was generous in his support in making a difference to communities and people’s lives."
Oldham Coliseum Theatre posted: " It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Mike Doran, CEO of our neighbours at Mahdlo Oldham over the weekend.
"Our sincere condolences to Mike’s family and all at Mahdlo."