themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Sir Alex Ferguson treated four players differently at Man United

Ryan Giggs has claimed Sir Alex Ferguson treated four of his former teammates differently to everybody else during his illustrious spell at Manchester United .
Wales manager Giggs played with hundreds of different players during his 24 years at Old Trafford , but he says four of them were treated differently to the rest .
Legendary boss Ferguson was known for his infamous 'hairdryer treatment ' and tough love approach which saw a number of high-profile fallings-out during his tenure at United .
His philosophy was vindicated with 38 trophies in 26 years at United , however Giggs has revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealing with a quartet of talismen at the club .
“ There were three or four players that he never had a go at , ” the Welshman told beIN Sports .
“ Eric Cantona was one – Bryan Robson , Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo .
They were all in their own ways matchwinners .
They did the stuff on the pitch , so he never felt he had to .
“ Eric , there were some games where Eric didn ’ t do anything .
He didn ’ t score , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Carlos Tevez or a Wayne Rooney , he didn ’ t have any impact .
But he knew sooner or later he would come good .
“ We would be sat in the dressing room thinking : ‘ He ’ s got to have a go at him , he ’ s got to have a pop at him because he didn ’ t do anything today.
’ “ But the next week he ’ d scored the winner or he would produce a moment of magic , so he handled the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were doing it on the pitch , he handled them in a different way .
“ [ Sir Alex ] was the master of psychology , he was a master at getting the best out of certain individuals like whether to put an arm around , or whether to give them a rocket at half-time or at the end of the game or leave them out knowing that the player would react in a positive way .
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Ryan Giggs has claimed Sir Alex Ferguson treated four of his former teammates differently to everybody else during his illustrious spell at Manchester United.
Wales manager Giggs played with hundreds of different players during his 24 years at Old Trafford, but he says four of them were treated differently to the rest.
Legendary boss Ferguson was known for his infamous 'hairdryer treatment' and tough love approach which saw a number of high-profile fallings-out during his tenure at United.
His philosophy was vindicated with 38 trophies in 26 years at United, however Giggs has revealed the Scot had a different approach when dealing with a quartet of talismen at the club.
“There were three or four players that he never had a go at,” the Welshman told beIN Sports.
“Eric Cantona was one – Bryan Robson, Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo. They were all in their own ways matchwinners. They did the stuff on the pitch, so he never felt he had to.
“Eric, there were some games where Eric didn’t do anything. He didn’t score, he wasn’t running around like a Carlos Tevez or a Wayne Rooney, he didn’t have any impact. But he knew sooner or later he would come good.
“We would be sat in the dressing room thinking: ‘He’s got to have a go at him, he’s got to have a pop at him because he didn’t do anything today.’
“But the next week he’d scored the winner or he would produce a moment of magic, so he handled the big names really well as long as they were doing it on the pitch, he handled them in a different way.
“[Sir Alex] was the master of psychology, he was a master at getting the best out of certain individuals like whether to put an arm around, or whether to give them a rocket at half-time or at the end of the game or leave them out knowing that the player would react in a positive way.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--You can join in with a live life drawing class on TV this week

Many of us will have gone into lockdown with grand notions of taking up a new hobby .
How many of us have actually done that is another question .
While the government is slowly starting to ease restrictions from this week , we 're still going to be spending plenty of time at home for the foreseeable future .
So if you 're still looking for a pastime , why not give life drawing a go ?
The BBC is airing a live masterclass tomorrow for everyone to get involved in .
Amateur artists up and down the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pencils and have a go at sketching nude models as Drawing the Nation Together airs on BBC Four on Tuesday May 12 .
Viewers will be able to watch live and draw along as artists in a socially distanced studio capture a series of life model poses , based on classical works of art .
Presented by Josie d ’ Arby , the show will feature guidance and tips from art experts Lachlan Goudie , Diana Ali and Nicky Philipps .
The class starts at 8pm , and will be available to watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misses it .
The show is the follow up to Life Drawing Live , which aired on BBC Four in February .
You can brush up on your skills beforehand with a series of clips from the last show , which are available to watch on iPlayer now .
There 's a simple guide to drawing eyes , from artist and teacher Diana Ali , and a lesson on breaking the rules and finding your own individual style from Lachlan Goudie .
You 'll also find clips on mastering parts of the body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as capturing different textures .
Get your sketchpads out and start sharpening those pencils , then !

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Many of us will have gone into lockdown with grand notions of taking up a new hobby.
How many of us have actually done that is another question.
While the government is slowly starting to ease restrictions from this week, we're still going to be spending plenty of time at home for the foreseeable future.
So if you're still looking for a pastime, why not give life drawing a go?
The BBC is airing a live masterclass tomorrow for everyone to get involved in.
Amateur artists up and down the country are being asked to pick up their pencils and have a go at sketching nude models as Drawing the Nation Together airs on BBC Four on Tuesday May 12.
Viewers will be able to watch live and draw along as artists in a socially distanced studio capture a series of life model poses, based on classical works of art.
Presented by Josie d’Arby, the show will feature guidance and tips from art experts Lachlan Goudie, Diana Ali and Nicky Philipps.
(Image: BBC/Avanti Media/Richard Fisher)
The class starts at 8pm, and will be available to watch on iPlayer too, for anyone who misses it.
The show is the follow up to Life Drawing Live, which aired on BBC Four in February.
You can brush up on your skills beforehand with a series of clips from the last show, which are available to watch on iPlayer now.
There's a simple guide to drawing eyes, from artist and teacher Diana Ali, and a lesson on breaking the rules and finding your own individual style from Lachlan Goudie.
You'll also find clips on mastering parts of the body including the feet, lips and hands, as well as capturing different textures.
Get your sketchpads out and start sharpening those pencils, then!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Pregnant women are not at greater risk of severe COVID-19 than other women

Pregnant women are no more likely to become ill with severe coronavirus than non-pregnant woman , new research suggests .
Yet scientists have found that pregnant women from black and other minority ethnic ( BAME ) backgrounds are more likely to be admitted to hospital with COVID-19 .
The findings have been published by researchers from the University of Oxford , in collaboration with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists , the Universities of Leeds and Birmingham , Kings and Imperial Colleges London .
They found that the majority of women who did become severely ill were in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emphasised the importance of social distancing for mums-to-be who are more than six months pregnant .
The study looked at 427 pregnant women admitted to hospitals in the UK between March 1 and April 14 with confirmed COVID-19 .
Almost five out of every 1000 pregnant women were admitted to hospital with coronavirus , suggesting pregnant women are not at a higher risk of experiencing severe illness .
However , those expecting a baby from BAME groups were more likely to be admitted to hospital for COVID-19 .
Researchers say this inequality persisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Midlands and the North West were excluded from the analysis , meaning the difference ca n't be explained by higher rates of infection in those areas .
Sixty percent of the women admitted to hospital have now given birth , while the remaining forty percent have ongoing pregnancies .
Most women have now been discharged home .
Around one in 10 women required intensive care , and sadly five pregnant women have died .
Marian Knight , Professor of Maternal and Child Population Health at the Nuffield Department of Population Health , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the study , said : `` A very small number of pregnant women do become severely ill with COVID-19 and sadly some women have died .
`` Our thoughts must remain with their families .
It is concerning that more pregnant women from black and minority ethnic groups are admitted with COVID-19 in pregnancy and this needs urgent investigation .
`` Most pregnant women who were admitted to hospital were more than six months pregnant , which emphasises the importance of continued social distancing measures in the later stages of pregnancy .
Following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will help prevent infection . ''
The analysis also showed that older pregnant women , those who were overweight or obese , and pregnant women who had pre-existing medical problems , such as high blood pressure and diabetes , were more likely to be admitted to hospital with the infection .
Women who were admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in pregnancy were less likely to smoke than a group of comparison pregnant women .
Edward Morris , President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and an author on the study , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pregnancy is also associated with older maternal age , overweight and obesity , and the presence of pre-existing medical conditions .
`` Awareness of these factors is important for both women and their doctors and midwives to help ensure women receive appropriate advice about prevention and complications of COVID-19 are recognised early .
Detailed advice and guidance for women is available on the RCOG website . ''
The information was gathered from all 194 hospitals in the UK with a consultant-led maternity unit .
Midwifery experts have emphasised the importance of expectant women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Gill Walton , chief executive of the Royal College of Midwives , said : `` During this current crisis , pregnancies have continued , babies have been born , and , throughout it all , midwives have been at their side , supporting and caring for them .
`` It ’ s absolutely vital that women continue to attend antenatal appointments to ensure that they and their babies are well .
Staying in touch with their maternity services team will help put any concerns at ease and enable them to act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart on our special map 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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Pregnant women are no more likely to become ill with severe coronavirus than non-pregnant woman, new research suggests.
Yet scientists have found that pregnant women from black and other minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are more likely to be admitted to hospital with COVID-19.
The findings have been published by researchers from the University of Oxford, in collaboration with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Universities of Leeds and Birmingham, Kings and Imperial Colleges London.
They found that the majority of women who did become severely ill were in their third trimester of pregnancy.
Scientists have emphasised the importance of social distancing for mums-to-be who are more than six months pregnant.
The study looked at 427 pregnant women admitted to hospitals in the UK between March 1 and April 14 with confirmed COVID-19.
(Image: Getty Images)
Almost five out of every 1000 pregnant women were admitted to hospital with coronavirus, suggesting pregnant women are not at a higher risk of experiencing severe illness.
However, those expecting a baby from BAME groups were more likely to be admitted to hospital for COVID-19.
Researchers say this inequality persisted even when women from London, the West Midlands and the North West were excluded from the analysis, meaning the difference can't be explained by higher rates of infection in those areas.
Sixty percent of the women admitted to hospital have now given birth, while the remaining forty percent have ongoing pregnancies. Most women have now been discharged home.
Around one in 10 women required intensive care, and sadly five pregnant women have died.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Marian Knight, Professor of Maternal and Child Population Health at the Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford and lead investigator for the study, said: "A very small number of pregnant women do become severely ill with COVID-19 and sadly some women have died.
"Our thoughts must remain with their families. It is concerning that more pregnant women from black and minority ethnic groups are admitted with COVID-19 in pregnancy and this needs urgent investigation.
"Most pregnant women who were admitted to hospital were more than six months pregnant, which emphasises the importance of continued social distancing measures in the later stages of pregnancy. Following the current guidance about careful social distancing will help prevent infection."
The analysis also showed that older pregnant women, those who were overweight or obese, and pregnant women who had pre-existing medical problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, were more likely to be admitted to hospital with the infection.
Women who were admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in pregnancy were less likely to smoke than a group of comparison pregnant women.
Edward Morris, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and an author on the study, added: ‘Admission with infection in pregnancy is also associated with older maternal age, overweight and obesity, and the presence of pre-existing medical conditions.
"Awareness of these factors is important for both women and their doctors and midwives to help ensure women receive appropriate advice about prevention and complications of COVID-19 are recognised early. Detailed advice and guidance for women is available on the RCOG website."
The information was gathered from all 194 hospitals in the UK with a consultant-led maternity unit.
Midwifery experts have emphasised the importance of expectant women to attend their antenatal appointments during the pandemic.
Gill Walton, chief executive of the Royal College of Midwives, said: "During this current crisis, pregnancies have continued, babies have been born, and, throughout it all, midwives have been at their side, supporting and caring for them.
"It’s absolutely vital that women continue to attend antenatal appointments to ensure that they and their babies are well. Staying in touch with their maternity services team will help put any concerns at ease and enable them to act quickly when necessary."
Drop a heart on our special map 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.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Kendal Calling is cancelled - what ticket holders need to know

Kendal Calling has cancelled its 2020 festival due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis , a decision organisers described as 'heartbreaking ' .
The Lake District festival had lined up Foals and Stereophonics to top the bill for its 15th anniversary this summer .
It was due to take place at Lowther Deer Park between July 30 and August 2 .
But festival organisers have released a statement this afternoon to confirm that this year 's event would not be taking place .
Festival bosses said : `` It was not an easy decision but it is the right decision .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who work behind the scenes and on the stages is and will always be paramount .
`` Music , friendship and the great outdoors are going to be more important to us all than ever before as we rebuild our health and communities over the coming months . ''
The team is now working to deliver its anniversary edition in the summer of 2021 , with dates already confirmed as July 29 to August 1 .
Ticket-holders will be contacted shortly with details of refund options from their point of purchase , though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kendal Calling said : `` If you are able to keep hold of your ticket , we would ask that you do – your support will allow us to navigate this difficult period .
`` For now we turn our attentions to 2021 and the festival gathering of a lifetime ; we are working behind the scenes with artists and will be looking to announce 2021 ’ s 15th ( again ! )
birthday celebrations lineup in the coming weeks .
`` It will be a 15th year celebration , 16 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a lifetime reconnection of our wonderful festival family . ''

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Kendal Calling has cancelled its 2020 festival due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, a decision organisers described as 'heartbreaking'.
The Lake District festival had lined up Foals and Stereophonics to top the bill for its 15th anniversary this summer.
It was due to take place at Lowther Deer Park between July 30 and August 2.
But festival organisers have released a statement this afternoon to confirm that this year's event would not be taking place.
Festival bosses said: "It was not an easy decision but it is the right decision. Your health and the health of those who work behind the scenes and on the stages is and will always be paramount.
"Music, friendship and the great outdoors are going to be more important to us all than ever before as we rebuild our health and communities over the coming months."
The team is now working to deliver its anniversary edition in the summer of 2021, with dates already confirmed as July 29 to August 1.
Ticket-holders will be contacted shortly with details of refund options from their point of purchase, though tickets will remain valid for next year.
Kendal Calling said: "If you are able to keep hold of your ticket, we would ask that you do – your support will allow us to navigate this difficult period.
"For now we turn our attentions to 2021 and the festival gathering of a lifetime; we are working behind the scenes with artists and will be looking to announce 2021’s 15th (again!) birthday celebrations lineup in the coming weeks.
"It will be a 15th year celebration, 16 years in the making, and a once in a lifetime reconnection of our wonderful festival family."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--How to watch the German Bundesliga when it returns next week

In news that was music to the ears of football fans , Germany yesterday confirmed the restart of the Bundesliga season .
Both the German first and second division will return from Saturday May 16 after German Minister Marcus Soder previously stated that `` a weekend with football is much more bearable than a weekend without football '' .
Germany 's lockdown has been gradually eased since mid-April with the return of football part of a 'new phase ' of the country 's response .
The news will also welcomed by broadcaster BT Sport who - along with it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limbo over when their live sports coverage can resume .
BT 's current Bundesliga deal , which was secured in 2017 and is scheduled to run through until the end of the 2020-21 season , may prove to be a shrewd piece of business as fans starved of action flock to get their football fix .
The Bundesliga will return with the derby match Dortmund against Schalke on Saturday May You can browse the available BT Sport packages here or , alternatively , if you do n't want to be tied down to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their Monthly Passes here .
Check out the BT Sport schedule here .
With nine games left to play in the Bundesliga season , there is still plenty to play for .
Bayern Munich currently top spot with four points separating them from second placed Dortmund .
RB Leipzig and fourth placed Monchengladbach , five and six points off the pace respective , are also outside shots to lift the title .
According to this report in The Mirror , trial runs of training in small groups is already underway .
Germany Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` tightrope walk '' , adding : `` We now have to be careful not to overdo it or be frivolous . ''

In news that is music to the ears of football fans, the Bundesliga is back after a three month hiatus.
Germany's lockdown has been gradually eased since mid-April with the return of football part of a 'new phase' of the country's response. German Minister Marcus Soder previously stated that "a weekend with football is much more bearable than a weekend without football".
The Bundesliga return will also be welcomed by broadcaster BT Sport who - along with it's competitors - had previously been left in limbo over when their live sports coverage can resume.
BT's current Bundesliga deal, which was secured in 2017 and is scheduled to run through until the end of the 2020-21 season, may prove to be a shrewd piece of business as fans starved of action flock to get their football fix.
You can browse the available BT Sport packages here or, alternatively, if you don't want to be tied down to a fixed contract, you can browse their Monthly Passes here. Check out the BT Sport schedule here.
With nine games left to play in the Bundesliga season, there is still plenty to play for. Bayern Munich currently top spot with four points separating them from second placed Dortmund.
RB Leipzig and fourth placed Monchengladbach, five and six points off the pace respective, are also outside shots to lift the title.
According to this report in The Mirror, trial runs of training in small groups is already underway.
Germany Minister Marcus Soder described the current situation as a "tightrope walk", adding: "We now have to be careful not to overdo it or be frivolous."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Jaap Stam tells Manchester United what to do with Paul Pogba

Jaap Stam has urged Manchester United to keep Paul Pogba at the club and build their next great team around him .
The French midfielder continues to be linked with an Old Trafford exit at the end of the season , a year on from admitting he was looking for a 'new challenge ' in his playing career .
Pogba has been sidelined for much of the current campaign but Stam believes he still has plenty to offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer going forward .
The Treble winner believes Pogba can form an integral part of United 's next great squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see him play alongside Bruno Fernandes when football resumes .
“ I would love to see Paul stay because I think he ’ s a quality player , ” Stam told Goal .
“ People expect a lot from him and there ’ s a lot of criticism towards him .
Sometimes you can say that ’ s fair but other times the criticism he gets is not correct .
“ I don ’ t know what ’ s going to happen , of course .
He needs to get fit first but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay and played another season .
“ Pogba is a player who is creative , who wants to play a little bit in his own way , and sometimes you need to give him that little bit of freedom .
“ If you look at Fernandes , Pogba and McTominay , I think those three together in midfield could be very interesting .
“ Fernandes could play at No.10 and Pogba could play as one of the two sitting midfield players .
“ He has the legs to go forward as well so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players if things are going well , but otherwise he can drop next to McTominay and they could play with just one No.10 .
“ Pogba has the legs to run from box to box , so if he can do that it will give him more of the freedom he wants to play .
I think it would be very interesting .
”

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Jaap Stam has urged Manchester United to keep Paul Pogba at the club and build their next great team around him.
The French midfielder continues to be linked with an Old Trafford exit at the end of the season, a year on from admitting he was looking for a 'new challenge' in his playing career.
Pogba has been sidelined for much of the current campaign but Stam believes he still has plenty to offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer going forward.
The Treble winner believes Pogba can form an integral part of United's next great squad and says he can't wait to see him play alongside Bruno Fernandes when football resumes.
“I would love to see Paul stay because I think he’s a quality player,” Stam told Goal.
“People expect a lot from him and there’s a lot of criticism towards him. Sometimes you can say that’s fair but other times the criticism he gets is not correct.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen, of course. He needs to get fit first but I would be happy if he did stay and played another season.
“Pogba is a player who is creative, who wants to play a little bit in his own way, and sometimes you need to give him that little bit of freedom.
“If you look at Fernandes, Pogba and McTominay, I think those three together in midfield could be very interesting.
“Fernandes could play at No.10 and Pogba could play as one of the two sitting midfield players.
“He has the legs to go forward as well so you could play with two attacking midfield players if things are going well, but otherwise he can drop next to McTominay and they could play with just one No.10.
“Pogba has the legs to run from box to box, so if he can do that it will give him more of the freedom he wants to play. I think it would be very interesting.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Taylor Swift concert special is coming to Disney Plus

Taylor Swift has confirmed a live concert special is heading to Disney+ this month .
The City of Lover Concert will arrive to the streaming platform on Monday , May 18 .
It was filmed at L ’ Olympia Theater in Paris following the release of her seventh studio album 'Lover ' , and in a tweet the Grammy winner said she `` thought it ’ d be fun to share it with you '' .
Last September she performed to just 2,000 lucky fans who were flown in from 37 countries to watch the show in the intimate venue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Archer ' , 'You Need to Calm Down ' and 'The Man ' alongside big hits 'Blank Space ' and 'Shake It Off ' .
This news comes after the singer announced the cancellation of her Lover Fest Tour following the coronavirus outbreak .
She was due to headline festivals across the globe with performances in Poland , Denmark and Portugal for the first time ever .
It also included a sold-out set at British Summer Time in Hyde Park scheduled for July 11 and while the US dates have been moved to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To watch the concert special you can sign up to Disney+ for a free seven-day trial here .
Once your free trial is finished you can cancel your subscription or pay £5.99 per month or £59.99 per year .
To find out more go to Disney+ website here .

Taylor Swift has confirmed a live concert special is heading to Disney+ this month.
The City of Lover Concert will arrive to the streaming platform on Monday, May 18.
It was filmed at L’Olympia Theater in Paris following the release of her seventh studio album 'Lover', and in a tweet the Grammy winner said she "thought it’d be fun to share it with you".
Last September she performed to just 2,000 lucky fans who were flown in from 37 countries to watch the show in the intimate venue.
The singer performed new tracks 'The Archer', 'You Need to Calm Down' and 'The Man' alongside big hits 'Blank Space' and 'Shake It Off'.
This news comes after the singer announced the cancellation of her Lover Fest Tour following the coronavirus outbreak. She was due to headline festivals across the globe with performances in Poland, Denmark and Portugal for the first time ever.
It also included a sold-out set at British Summer Time in Hyde Park scheduled for July 11 and while the US dates have been moved to 2021 the European dates are currently cancelled.
To watch the concert special you can sign up to Disney+ for a free seven-day trial here. Once your free trial is finished you can cancel your subscription or pay £5.99 per month or £59.99 per year.
To find out more go to Disney+ website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Woman denies murdering man at house in Bolton

A woman has denied murdering a man at a house in Bolton .
Ms Hulme , of Daisy Hill Drive @ @ @ @ @ front of a crown court judge via videolink on Monday morning .
Cases at Manchester @ @ @ @ @ place remotely as part of social distancing measures imposed during the coronavirus outbreak .
Appearing @ @ @ @ @ was arraigned in front of Judge Patrick Field QC .
She pleaded not guilty to @ @ @ @ @ Dixon between December 29 , 2018 and January 12 , 2019 .
Ms Hulme will @ @ @ @ @ is due to take place on November 2 this year .
A pre-trial review hearing @ @ @ @ @ on October 9 .
Police were called to an incident on Montserrat Road , in @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday , December 30 , 2018 .

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A woman has denied murdering a man at a house in Bolton.
Joleen Hulme, 35, has denied murdering Paul Dixon during a Manchester Crown Court hearing.
Ms Hulme, of Daisy Hill Drive, Adlington, appeared in front of a crown court judge via videolink on Monday morning.
Cases at Manchester Crown Court are currently taking place remotely as part of social distancing measures imposed during the coronavirus outbreak.
Appearing via Skype, Ms Hulme was arraigned in front of Judge Patrick Field QC.
She pleaded not guilty to one count of murdering Paul Dixon between December 29, 2018 and January 12, 2019.
Ms Hulme will now face trial, which is due to take place on November 2 this year.
A pre-trial review hearing is due to take place on October 9.
Police were called to an incident on Montserrat Road, in Bolton, shortly after 12.50am on Sunday, December 30, 2018.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Man City star Raheem Sterling raises concerns with football return

Manchester City and England star Raheem Sterling has become the latest high-profile footballer to raise doubts about the Premier League returning .
Sergio Aguero claimed he spoke for the majority of players when he used words including scared , tense , and careful to describe how he felt about the prospect of being whisked back into training grounds while the majority of the country is still in lockdown .
The UK government has emphasised a cautious approach for society , with Boris Johnson announcing no significant changes to social lockdown policy in a televised address to the nation on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returning during this time has been described as a boost for collective morale , and the Premier League and its clubs also have financial reasons for wanting the season restarted and completed .
Ahead of Monday 's meeting , Sterling 's comments show that effort is still needed to convince the players it is safe to return .
`` We all want to get back to football but at the same time there 's a pandemic going on , '' he said .
`` The moment we do go back it just needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just for footballing reasons , it 's safe for not just us footballers but the whole medical staff , referees .
I do n't know how that 's going to work but I feel like once that side of the people 's safety and the player 's safety is is secured and their wellbeing is looked after then that 's the right time to go back in .
`` Until then , I 'm ... how can I say ... not scared but reserved and thinking what the worst outcome could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking forward to it and I really want to get back but hopefully it will all be well when we do get back . ''
City forward Sterling also expects a minimum of two weeks will be needed to get back up to the sharpness he was at when football was paused two months ago .
Kevin De Bruyne warned last month about the risk of injuries if play is started too soon without proper time for everyone to work their way back up to speed .
Sterling has been one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had outdoor space to work regularly with a football , but is anticipating a lighter version of pre-season will still be required .
`` Because I 've been in the garden and had the ball at my feet quite a lot and doing a lot of drills I do n't think it will be as weird as coming from three or four weeks holiday in the summer because literally [ then ] I do n't touch a football and shut down , '' he said .
`` I do n't think it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be weird to get into full motion top speed and changing direction and one action you will be burnt out so it will take a good two or three weeks to get back into that rhythm flowing and playing to your best . ''

Manchester City and England star Raheem Sterling has become the latest high-profile footballer to raise doubts about the Premier League returning.
Sergio Aguero claimed he spoke for the majority of players when he used words including scared, tense, and careful to describe how he felt about the prospect of being whisked back into training grounds while the majority of the country is still in lockdown.
The UK government has emphasised a cautious approach for society, with Boris Johnson announcing no significant changes to social lockdown policy in a televised address to the nation on Sunday evening.
But the idea of football returning during this time has been described as a boost for collective morale, and the Premier League and its clubs also have financial reasons for wanting the season restarted and completed.
Ahead of Monday's meeting, Sterling's comments show that effort is still needed to convince the players it is safe to return.
"We all want to get back to football but at the same time there's a pandemic going on," he said.
"The moment we do go back it just needs to be a moment where it's not just for footballing reasons, it's safe for not just us footballers but the whole medical staff, referees. I don't know how that's going to work but I feel like once that side of the people's safety and the player's safety is is secured and their wellbeing is looked after then that's the right time to go back in.
"Until then, I'm...how can I say...not scared but reserved and thinking what the worst outcome could be. At the same time I'm looking forward to it and I really want to get back but hopefully it will all be well when we do get back."
City forward Sterling also expects a minimum of two weeks will be needed to get back up to the sharpness he was at when football was paused two months ago.
Kevin De Bruyne warned last month about the risk of injuries if play is started too soon without proper time for everyone to work their way back up to speed.
Sterling has been one of the more well-positioned footballers in that he has had outdoor space to work regularly with a football, but is anticipating a lighter version of pre-season will still be required.
"Because I've been in the garden and had the ball at my feet quite a lot and doing a lot of drills I don't think it will be as weird as coming from three or four weeks holiday in the summer because literally [then] I don't touch a football and shut down," he said.
"I don't think it will be as weird but it will still be weird to get into full motion top speed and changing direction and one action you will be burnt out so it will take a good two or three weeks to get back into that rhythm flowing and playing to your best."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Manchester United Class of 2020 might have been given a perfect opportunity

As Europe 's leading clubs wait to see the extent of the damage that the coronavirus pandemic has wrought on football 's transfer structures , many might be turning to their academies instead of the bank manager .
Nobody knows quite how badly the transfer market is going to be affected , but the growing feeling seems to be that it 's going to end the kind of mega-money deals that had been a constant theme of the previous decade .
With many of the biggest clubs on the continent asking players to take pay cuts or deferrals , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a new player are n't good , even if they could afford those sums .
The reality is most clubs wo n't be able to pay those fees any longer .
Manchester United have n't asked players to take a pay cut and have n't furloughed any staff , but Ed Woodward did admit last month it 's unlikely to be `` business as usual '' for any club for now , including at United .
Managing the wage bill may prove to be more of an issue at Old Trafford then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially with the figures being taken home by Alexis Sanchez now looking like they belong to a different age .
No club is going to get close to matching his United salary , especially on the evidence of his performances since joining from Arsenal .
So with clubs needing to be inventive in the transfer market , it may be that many of them look at what they already have in the academy instead of considering complicated swap deals or difficult financial arrangements .
For United the emergence of the 'Class of 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
The academy 's fortunes had mirrored the first team since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 , culminating in relegation from the top division of Premier League 2 two years ago , as well as a string of disappointing FA Youth Cup exits .
But this season there 's been signs that the talent has begun to emerge again .
The Under-23s were well placed to return to the top division before their season was suspended and then cancelled for good last week , while the Under-18s are into the Youth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet been abandoned for this season and in the unlikely event that it does get played United face an intriguing last-four tie at Chelsea .
Those players who have impressed at academy level for United this season might well see opportunities open up ahead of them as a result of football 's new reality .
This might not be the next Class of 92 , but there are plenty of players who could make an impact and their chances are further enhanced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's commitment to youth .
Midfielders James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , are probably the next ones in line for a senior call , having impressed for the Under-23s this season .
Ethan Laird , 18 , a right-back , and winger Largie Ramazani , 19 , have also done their chances no harm .
But it 's in the Under-18s where the excitement is focused .
Eighteen-year-old centre back Teden Mengi has plenty of admirers , but it 's further forward where players have caught the eye .
Hannibal Mejbri and Dillon Hoogewerf , both 17 and signed from Monaco and Ajax respectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have shone this season , while 16-year-old Shola Shoretire , scorer of a goal against Wigan in the FA Youth Cup , is also one to keep an eye on after he committed his long-term future to the club earlier this year .
Solskjaer has given chances to plenty of youngsters over the previous 18 months , with Brandon Williams and Mason Greenwood establishing themselves in the first-team squad .
Nicky Butt , now head of first-team development at United and charged with smoothing the pathway from academy to Solskjaer 's squad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the youngsters , but knows the challenge is going to get harder .
`` We ’ re doing a good job now .
Forget the young ones , the Under-12s , U13s , U14s , they 're always doing great , '' he told the MEN earlier this year .
`` But me , [ U18 coach ] Neil Ryan and [ U23 coach ] Neil Wood and the support staff around that , when we ’ re getting players into the first team and we ’ re winning titles and getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League , then we ’ re doing an unbelievable job . ''
If Solskjaer 's first-team rebuild slows down as a result of the dramatic hit on football 's finances this year , then those youngsters could get the chance sooner rather than later to prove they belong .

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As Europe's leading clubs wait to see the extent of the damage that the coronavirus pandemic has wrought on football's transfer structures, many might be turning to their academies instead of the bank manager.
Nobody knows quite how badly the transfer market is going to be affected, but the growing feeling seems to be that it's going to end the kind of mega-money deals that had been a constant theme of the previous decade.
With many of the biggest clubs on the continent asking players to take pay cuts or deferrals, the optics of then spending £50million to £100million on a new player aren't good, even if they could afford those sums.
The reality is most clubs won't be able to pay those fees any longer. Manchester United haven't asked players to take a pay cut and haven't furloughed any staff, but Ed Woodward did admit last month it's unlikely to be "business as usual" for any club for now, including at United.
Managing the wage bill may prove to be more of an issue at Old Trafford then raising funds to spend on players, especially with the figures being taken home by Alexis Sanchez now looking like they belong to a different age. No club is going to get close to matching his United salary, especially on the evidence of his performances since joining from Arsenal.
So with clubs needing to be inventive in the transfer market, it may be that many of them look at what they already have in the academy instead of considering complicated swap deals or difficult financial arrangements.
For United the emergence of the 'Class of 2020' might have come at the perfect time. The academy's fortunes had mirrored the first team since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, culminating in relegation from the top division of Premier League 2 two years ago, as well as a string of disappointing FA Youth Cup exits.
But this season there's been signs that the talent has begun to emerge again. The Under-23s were well placed to return to the top division before their season was suspended and then cancelled for good last week, while the Under-18s are into the Youth Cup semi-finals. That competition hasn't yet been abandoned for this season and in the unlikely event that it does get played United face an intriguing last-four tie at Chelsea.
Those players who have impressed at academy level for United this season might well see opportunities open up ahead of them as a result of football's new reality. This might not be the next Class of 92, but there are plenty of players who could make an impact and their chances are further enhanced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's commitment to youth.
Midfielders James Garner and Dylan Levitt, both 19, are probably the next ones in line for a senior call, having impressed for the Under-23s this season. Ethan Laird, 18, a right-back, and winger Largie Ramazani, 19, have also done their chances no harm.
But it's in the Under-18s where the excitement is focused. Eighteen-year-old centre back Teden Mengi has plenty of admirers, but it's further forward where players have caught the eye.
Hannibal Mejbri and Dillon Hoogewerf, both 17 and signed from Monaco and Ajax respectively, are tipped for successful careers and have shone this season, while 16-year-old Shola Shoretire, scorer of a goal against Wigan in the FA Youth Cup, is also one to keep an eye on after he committed his long-term future to the club earlier this year.
Solskjaer has given chances to plenty of youngsters over the previous 18 months, with Brandon Williams and Mason Greenwood establishing themselves in the first-team squad.
Nicky Butt, now head of first-team development at United and charged with smoothing the pathway from academy to Solskjaer's squad, is pleased with the work being done with the youngsters, but knows the challenge is going to get harder.
"We’re doing a good job now. Forget the young ones, the Under-12s, U13s, U14s, they're always doing great," he told the MEN earlier this year.
"But me, [U18 coach] Neil Ryan and [U23 coach] Neil Wood and the support staff around that, when we’re getting players into the first team and we’re winning titles and getting to the later stages of the Champions League, then we’re doing an unbelievable job."
If Solskjaer's first-team rebuild slows down as a result of the dramatic hit on football's finances this year, then those youngsters could get the chance sooner rather than later to prove they belong.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--A Peaky Blinders virtual reality game is being released

Peaky Blinders fans will soon be able to play a new range of games inspired by the smash hit series - including a virtual reality experience .
Digital entertainment studio Maze Theory is working on a multi-tech gaming experience based on the BBC gangster drama .
Launching next year , the VR game , Peaky Blinders - The King 's Ransom , will be a 'narrative-driven action adventure ' featuring characters including Tommy Shelby , Arthur Shelby and Polly Gray , with famous backdrops from the show including The Garrison pub and Charlie 's Yard .
Maze first revealed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will also be bringing the game to additional platforms and devices including PC , console and mobile .
The studio has also announced it is expanding its Doctor Who franchise early next year with the launch of a PlayStation , Xbox , PC and Switch game and a horror/sci-fi mobile phone takeover game being developed in partnership with Kaigan Games .
The three games create a trilogy of experiences , the first of which was Doctor Who : The Edge of Time VR game which launched in November 2019 .
Fans can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , intriguing subplots and iconic features such as the TARDIS , Weeping Angels , Daleks and – of course - the chance to collude with the Doctor herself .
Maze Theory CEO Ian Hambleton said : “ Maze Theory is evolving to the next level .
We know from feedback that fans of shows like Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders crave new and exciting experiences across multiple devices and interwoven stories that create an overall experience far surpassing that of a single game .
Maze Theory is also developing an original VR game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , narrative-based experience is billed as an exploration of the human mind , which enables players 'to experience the memories of others and travel to deeper layers of their own' The company ’ s expansion is made possible by an investment from the UK Creative Content EIS Fund in association with the British Film Institute ( BFI ) , and a grant from the Government 's UKRI Audiences of the Future Programme , with match funding from Vive X. Mr Hambleton added : `` The world is facing challenging times right now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resilient in times of economic uncertainty .
`` These investments and our new content initiatives enable us to grow our fanbase and drive our business forward .
We remain as committed as ever to delivering brilliant gaming experiences .
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Peaky Blinders fans will soon be able to play a new range of games inspired by the smash hit series - including a virtual reality experience.
Digital entertainment studio Maze Theory is working on a multi-tech gaming experience based on the BBC gangster drama.
Launching next year, the VR game, Peaky Blinders - The King's Ransom, will be a 'narrative-driven action adventure' featuring characters including Tommy Shelby, Arthur Shelby and Polly Gray, with famous backdrops from the show including The Garrison pub and Charlie's Yard.
Maze first revealed the plans last year and has today announced it will also be bringing the game to additional platforms and devices including PC, console and mobile.
The studio has also announced it is expanding its Doctor Who franchise early next year with the launch of a PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Switch game and a horror/sci-fi mobile phone takeover game being developed in partnership with Kaigan Games.
(Image: BBC)
The three games create a trilogy of experiences, the first of which was Doctor Who: The Edge of Time VR game which launched in November 2019.
Fans can expect new adventures, new game mechanics, intriguing subplots and iconic features such as the TARDIS, Weeping Angels, Daleks and – of course - the chance to collude with the Doctor herself.
Maze Theory CEO Ian Hambleton said: “Maze Theory is evolving to the next level. We know from feedback that fans of shows like Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders crave new and exciting experiences across multiple devices and interwoven stories that create an overall experience far surpassing that of a single game.
(Image: Maze Theory)
Maze Theory is also developing an original VR game titled The Vanishing Act.
The feature-length, narrative-based experience is billed as an exploration of the human mind, which enables players 'to experience the memories of others and travel to deeper layers of their own'
The company’s expansion is made possible by an investment from the UK Creative Content EIS Fund in association with the British Film Institute (BFI), and a grant from the Government's UKRI Audiences of the Future Programme, with match funding from Vive X.
Mr Hambleton added: "The world is facing challenging times right now, but the gaming sector continues to be resilient in times of economic uncertainty.
"These investments and our new content initiatives enable us to grow our fanbase and drive our business forward. We remain as committed as ever to delivering brilliant gaming experiences.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Matt Lucas hits back at critics who blast his Boris Johnson impression

Matt Lucas uploaded an impression of Boris Johnson onto Twitter following the Prime Minister ’ s lockdown update .
But while some are delighted with his take on the issue , others are not so happy .
The Little Britain comic repeated some of the points that Mr Johnson presented during his address to the nation on Sunday evening , mocking his message , which has been widely slammed as ‘ confusing ’ .
The UK government ’ s updates surrounding the coronavirus prevention measures include unlimited exercise , being able to drive to destinations for leisure time , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The changes still include adhering to the two metre social distancing rule .
Mat uploaded a video of himself mimicking the PM ’ s voice , saying : `` So , we are saying do n't go to work , go to work .
`` Do n't take public transport , go to work .
`` Do n't go to work , stay indoors .
If you can work from home , go to work , do n't go to work .
`` Go outside , do n't go outside and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ err , something or other . ''
While many praised Matt 's reaction to the news , his satire appeared to fall short for some of his followers , who were not impressed that he was using humour when so many people have died from COVID-19 .
“ Love ya to bits but ... ... .. Not really the time for taking the p*ss .
“ People are having to bury their families !
!
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!
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” But the comic was quick to respond to the criticism , saying that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the clarity of his messages .
Matt said : “ I know 7 people who have died , Andy .
When the message from our PM is clear and effective , satirists like me will be out of a job .
I 'll be happy when that happens.
” But not everyone was against his take on the rules .
Another follower said : `` This is actually clearer than what Johnson said . ''

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Matt Lucas uploaded an impression of Boris Johnson onto Twitter following the Prime Minister’s lockdown update.
But while some are delighted with his take on the issue, others are not so happy.
The Little Britain comic repeated some of the points that Mr Johnson presented during his address to the nation on Sunday evening, mocking his message, which has been widely slammed as ‘confusing’.
The UK government’s updates surrounding the coronavirus prevention measures include unlimited exercise, being able to drive to destinations for leisure time, and going back to work in some instances.
The changes still include adhering to the two metre social distancing rule.
Mat uploaded a video of himself mimicking the PM’s voice, saying: "So, we are saying don't go to work, go to work.
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"Don't take public transport, go to work.
"Don't go to work, stay indoors. If you can work from home, go to work, don't go to work.
"Go outside, don't go outside and then we will, or won't, err, something or other."
(Image: Twitter/realmattlucas)
While many praised Matt's reaction to the news, his satire appeared to fall short for some of his followers, who were not impressed that he was using humour when so many people have died from COVID-19.
One replied: “Meanwhile Matt people are dying !!!!
“Love ya to bits but........ Not really the time for taking the p*ss.
“People are having to bury their families !!!!!”
But the comic was quick to respond to the criticism, saying that the PM needs to be held to account over the clarity of his messages.
Matt said: “I know 7 people who have died, Andy. When the message from our PM is clear and effective, satirists like me will be out of a job. I'll be happy when that happens.”
But not everyone was against his take on the rules.
Another follower said: "This is actually clearer than what Johnson said."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Temperatures could drop to 3C - just as sunbathing ban ends

Temperatures are set to get a lot cooler over the next week - just as the government announces an end to the ban on sunbathing .
People had been told they could not travel outside of their homes to enjoy the sun in parks or other outdoor spaces at the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown .
But now , following the Prime Minister 's most recent announcement , the rules have changed to allow unlimited amounts of exercise and the opportunity to go sunbathing from Wednesday if you wish .
Unfortunately , following a spell of warm , sunny weather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get a lot worse .
The Met Office is warning of an cold front which will sweep across the country over the next week .
In Bury and Bolton this could mean temperatures fall to as low as 3C on Wednesday , with possible highs of just 11C .
It will get warmer as the week goes on but the recent sunny days will be gone as conditions are set to become cloudy and overcast .
“ Part of spring ’ s charm is you can get both types of weather , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ May can be quite a topsy-turvy month , getting closer to the start of summer .
It ’ s not unusual for spring to have a hot part and a colder part.
” The return to duller weather comes following record-breaking April sunshine – with all four UK countries recording it among the top five sunniest since records in a series from 1929 .
In the final week of the month , rainfall totals increased in many places – but the UK overall still only received 40 % of average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office figures .
The Met Office says that the start of June could see extensive showers and the odd chilly night with some frosts - as well as times when temperatures should be 'rather warm for most ' .

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Temperatures are set to get a lot cooler over the next week - just as the government announces an end to the ban on sunbathing.
People had been told they could not travel outside of their homes to enjoy the sun in parks or other outdoor spaces at the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown.
But now, following the Prime Minister's most recent announcement, the rules have changed to allow unlimited amounts of exercise and the opportunity to go sunbathing from Wednesday if you wish.
Unfortunately, following a spell of warm, sunny weather, it looks like conditions are set to get a lot worse.
The Met Office is warning of an cold front which will sweep across the country over the next week.
In Bury and Bolton this could mean temperatures fall to as low as 3C on Wednesday, with possible highs of just 11C.
It will get warmer as the week goes on but the recent sunny days will be gone as conditions are set to become cloudy and overcast.
“Part of spring’s charm is you can get both types of weather,” a spokesman for the Met Office said.
“May can be quite a topsy-turvy month, getting closer to the start of summer. It’s not unusual for spring to have a hot part and a colder part.”
The return to duller weather comes following record-breaking April sunshine – with all four UK countries recording it among the top five sunniest since records in a series from 1929.
In the final week of the month, rainfall totals increased in many places – but the UK overall still only received 40% of average April rainfall, according to official Met Office figures.
The Met Office says that the start of June could see extensive showers and the odd chilly night with some frosts - as well as times when temperatures should be 'rather warm for most'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--How to sign up to our Manchester Family newsletter

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The M.E.N has its own Manchester Family Facebook page , run by parents editor Emma Gill , where we share all the latest news and events for families in our area .
With the country in lockdown we 're bringing you loads of ideas for keeping the kids entertained and will be here with all the information once attractions and family venues start to reopen .
For now , we 've got the latest news on schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when to reopen and what year groups to welcome first .
Once things are back to normal , we 've got all the what 's on news you could need - from the best parks , playgrounds and family walks , to lists of events during the weekends and school holidays .
And if you want to head indoors out of the rain , that happens a lot here , then you could always check out one of the area 's best trampoline centres , water parks with slides , or roller rinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A-Z of family days out .
We 've also hosted some Manchester Family social events , giving away free tickets to Play Factore and Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester , and we hope to have more of these coming soon .
But we know how busy parents are and how easy it is to miss things like this .
That 's where our newsletter comes in .
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For now, we've got the latest news on schools and education settings and a mammoth list of 50 things to do with the kids during lockdown.
We've got all the what's on news you could need - from the best parks, playgrounds and family walks, to lists of events during the weekends and school holidays.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Man City morning headlines as Kompany makes big claim about Van Dijk

City legend Vincent Kompany says that Liverpool ’ s Virgil van Dijk is the Premier League ’ s best ever centre back .
Liverpool signed the Dutchman from Southampton in January 2018 , splashing out £75m – and he has played a major part in their resurgence in the title race .
Despite not having the longevity as Premier League greats John Terry and Rio Ferdinand , Kompany hailed van Dijk as the best .
`` I would bring it back to Virgil van Dijk , and it 's a weird one , '' the Belgian told Sporf when asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League is .
`` He has n't been on the scene for as long as these names we 've mentioned , John Terry , Rio Ferdinand , they 're guys who were there for a long , long time .
`` But the signs he showed in his last few years just make it so obvious that if he had have been at the top , top level before that he would 've already been further as well .
`` And from what I 've seen in terms of having an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defender is never about himself , it 's about his communication with other guys and you make your team more solid and the Liverpool before Van Dijk and after him , it 's a completely different set-up .
`` And I 'll give him that one because of that . ''
Lyon have denied claims made by their president Jean-Michel Aulas after he said that the date for his club ’ s Champions League fixture against Juventus has been pencilled in .
“ Our match against Juventus has been confirmed for August 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind closed doors , ” he said .
`` If our legal actions do n't succeed ( to restart the Ligue 1 season ) , Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain will be massacred by teams who have had preparation.
” Aulas claim , was it to be correct , might have hinted at a potential date for City 's rearranged game against Madrid but a statement by Lyon said : `` Olympique Lyonnais would like to affirm that the date of Juventus v OL , in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been confirmed , contrary to what has previously been stated .
`` The date of the round of 16 fixture is expected to be set as part of the Champions League schedule , to be announced directly by UEFA in the near future . ''
Kit Symons has looked back on his spell with City – and shared memories of the bizarre incident that confirmed the club ’ s relegation from the Premier League in 1996 .
The Welshman had scored the team ’ s second goal of the day against Liverpool to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that City needed to get a better result than Southampton managed if they were to stay up .
The Saints were locked at 0-0 against Wimbledon – but City manager Alan Ball mistakenly thought they were losing , and instructed his side to run the clock down and play for the draw .
“ We got the wrong information because we had to win the game , ” said Symons .
“ For a few seconds I thought , ‘ I have scored the equalising goal , ’ which was going to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been a hero then .
But it didn ’ t quite go to plan and the draw put us down .
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Kompany hails Liverpool star
City legend Vincent Kompany says that Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk is the Premier League’s best ever centre back.
Liverpool signed the Dutchman from Southampton in January 2018, splashing out £75m – and he has played a major part in their resurgence in the title race.
Despite not having the longevity as Premier League greats John Terry and Rio Ferdinand, Kompany hailed van Dijk as the best.
"I would bring it back to Virgil van Dijk, and it's a weird one," the Belgian told Sporf when asked who the best centre-back to play in the Premier League is.
"He hasn't been on the scene for as long as these names we've mentioned, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, they're guys who were there for a long, long time.
"But the signs he showed in his last few years just make it so obvious that if he had have been at the top, top level before that he would've already been further as well.
"And from what I've seen in terms of having an impact on the team, and a defender is never about himself, it's about his communication with other guys and you make your team more solid and the Liverpool before Van Dijk and after him, it's a completely different set-up.
"And I'll give him that one because of that."
Lyon deny Aulas Champions League claim
Lyon have denied claims made by their president Jean-Michel Aulas after he said that the date for his club’s Champions League fixture against Juventus has been pencilled in.
“Our match against Juventus has been confirmed for August 7, it will be held in Turin behind closed doors,” he said.
"If our legal actions don't succeed (to restart the Ligue 1 season), Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain will be massacred by teams who have had preparation.”
Aulas claim, was it to be correct, might have hinted at a potential date for City's rearranged game against Madrid but a statement by Lyon said: "Olympique Lyonnais would like to affirm that the date of Juventus v OL, in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16, has not yet been confirmed, contrary to what has previously been stated.
"The date of the round of 16 fixture is expected to be set as part of the Champions League schedule, to be announced directly by UEFA in the near future."
Exclusive interview: Symons’ relegation memories
Kit Symons has looked back on his spell with City – and shared memories of the bizarre incident that confirmed the club’s relegation from the Premier League in 1996.
The Welshman had scored the team’s second goal of the day against Liverpool to bring the score to 2-2 – knowing that City needed to get a better result than Southampton managed if they were to stay up.
The Saints were locked at 0-0 against Wimbledon – but City manager Alan Ball mistakenly thought they were losing, and instructed his side to run the clock down and play for the draw.
“We got the wrong information because we had to win the game,” said Symons.
“For a few seconds I thought, ‘I have scored the equalising goal,’ which was going to keep the club up and obviously I would have been a hero then. But it didn’t quite go to plan and the draw put us down.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--The amount people will be fined for breaking lockdown rules from Wednesday

Fines for breaching lockdown rules are being increased as some of the restrictions in England are eased .
From Wednesday , people will be allowed to spend an unlimited amount of time in parks and other outdoor public spaces , where they can keep two meters apart from others who are not part of their household .
But as part of the relaxation in rules around being out in public , Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the fine for breaking the rules will be increased .
Fines will increase from £60 to £100 in England from Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ police believe they are flouting restrictions on movement amid the coronavirus outbreak , will be lowered to £50 if paid within 14 days , according to the Home Office .
Fines will double for each repeat offence , up to a maximum of £3,200 .
It is not yet clear if the same changes to fines will be adopted in Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland .
It comes as the Police Federation of England and Wales called for clearer guidance one how the public should be policed under the new rules .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown guidance risks being a set of “ loose rules that are left open to interpretation ” and is difficult to implement .
“ What we need from the Prime Minister and the Government now is clear and unambiguous messaging and guidance , explaining what exactly is expected of the public , so that my colleagues can do their level best to police it , '' he said .
“ Police officers will continue to do their best , but their work must be based on crystal clear guidance , not loose rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because that will be grossly unfair on officers whose job is already challenging.
” He added : “ If the message of what is expected of the public is not clear , then it will make the job of policing this legislation almost impossible.
” Foreign secretary Dominic Raab came under fire during a round of media interviews this morning .
He was criticised for giving confusing statements around whether or not people would be able to meet both parents in a park from Wednesday .
The government has since had to clarify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one other member of a different household .

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Fines for breaching lockdown rules are being increased as some of the restrictions in England are eased.
From Wednesday, people will be allowed to spend an unlimited amount of time in parks and other outdoor public spaces, where they can keep two meters apart from others who are not part of their household.
But as part of the relaxation in rules around being out in public, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the fine for breaking the rules will be increased.
Fines will increase from £60 to £100 in England from Wednesday.
The first fine someone receives, if police believe they are flouting restrictions on movement amid the coronavirus outbreak, will be lowered to £50 if paid within 14 days, according to the Home Office.
Fines will double for each repeat offence, up to a maximum of £3,200.
It is not yet clear if the same changes to fines will be adopted in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
It comes as the Police Federation of England and Wales called for clearer guidance one how the public should be policed under the new rules.
Chairman John Apter warned that more relaxed lockdown guidance risks being a set of “loose rules that are left open to interpretation” and is difficult to implement.
“What we need from the Prime Minister and the Government now is clear and unambiguous messaging and guidance, explaining what exactly is expected of the public, so that my colleagues can do their level best to police it," he said.
“Police officers will continue to do their best, but their work must be based on crystal clear guidance, not loose rules that are left open to interpretation – because that will be grossly unfair on officers whose job is already challenging.”
He added: “If the message of what is expected of the public is not clear, then it will make the job of policing this legislation almost impossible.”
Foreign secretary Dominic Raab came under fire during a round of media interviews this morning.
He was criticised for giving confusing statements around whether or not people would be able to meet both parents in a park from Wednesday.
The government has since had to clarify that it is only acceptable to meet one other member of a different household.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--When is Prime Minister Boris Johnson's speech to MPs in Parliament today?

After Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced criticism for his statement to the public on easing coronavirus lockdown measures which 'lacked clarity ' , he is due to face MPs in the Commons later .
Mr Johnson was criticised for ditching the 'Stay At Home ' message in order to protect the NHS and save lives as people are encouraged to 'Stay Alert . '
The First Ministers of Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland said they will continue with this Stay at Home message as England moved away from it .
The PM said on Sunday in his statement to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work from home are being actively encouraged to go to work instead of being told to only go if they must .
But they should avoid public transport if at all possible .
From Wednesday , people are being encouraged to take unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise and even play sports , but only with members of their household .
Visiting and sunbathing in local parks will also be allowed as will driving to other destinations .
Primary schools could reopen from June 1 with reception classes and those in years 1 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the hospitality sector - such as pavement cafes and park cafes reopening from July .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said that people should `` use common sense '' if they meet people from other households outdoors .
Earlier today , Mr Raab appeared to add to the uncertainty by saying people should only go to work from Wednesday .
He also said it was fine to meet two people from another household as long as the households kept two metres apart .
Government officials said on Sunday evening people should go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also said the new rules meant you could meet only one other person from another household outdoors .
Speaking to the BBC on Monday , Mr Raab said people could now , for example , meet different family members separately on the same day while maintaining social distancing .
He said : “ If you ’ re out in the park and you ’ re two metres apart , we ’ re saying now , ( if you ) use some common sense and you socially distance , you can meet up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditional plan ” announced on Sunday for easing restrictions in England , said people could take unlimited exercise outdoors , travel to other places by car and should start going back to work if they can not work from home .
Mr Johnson will publish a 50-page document supporting the government 's decision making in subtly altering the lockdown rules in its road map to exiting lockdown .
Shadow Business Secretary Ed Miliband immediately criticised the messaging , describing it as `` shambolic . ''
At 3.30pm today , the Prime Minister will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with more information expected on a Covid-19 alert system , use of face coverings , and quarantine restrictions for travellers entering the UK .
He is likely to face a grilling from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer among others who have a string of questions for him .

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After Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced criticism for his statement to the public on easing coronavirus lockdown measures which 'lacked clarity', he is due to face MPs in the Commons later.
Mr Johnson was criticised for ditching the 'Stay At Home' message in order to protect the NHS and save lives as people are encouraged to 'Stay Alert.'
The First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland said they will continue with this Stay at Home message as England moved away from it.
The PM said on Sunday in his statement to the nation that people who cannot work from home are being actively encouraged to go to work instead of being told to only go if they must. But they should avoid public transport if at all possible.
From Wednesday, people are being encouraged to take unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise and even play sports, but only with members of their household.
Visiting and sunbathing in local parks will also be allowed as will driving to other destinations.
(Image: PA)
Primary schools could reopen from June 1 with reception classes and those in years 1 and 6 returning first, while some parts of the hospitality sector - such as pavement cafes and park cafes reopening from July.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said that people should "use common sense" if they meet people from other households outdoors.
Earlier today, Mr Raab appeared to add to the uncertainty by saying people should only go to work from Wednesday.
He also said it was fine to meet two people from another household as long as the households kept two metres apart.
(Image: PA)
Government officials said on Sunday evening people should go back to work from Monday. They also said the new rules meant you could meet only one other person from another household outdoors.
Speaking to the BBC on Monday, Mr Raab said people could now, for example, meet different family members separately on the same day while maintaining social distancing.
He said: “If you’re out in the park and you’re two metres apart, we’re saying now, (if you) use some common sense and you socially distance, you can meet up with other people.”
Boris Johnson's “conditional plan” announced on Sunday for easing restrictions in England, said people could take unlimited exercise outdoors, travel to other places by car and should start going back to work if they cannot work from home.
Mr Johnson will publish a 50-page document supporting the government's decision making in subtly altering the lockdown rules in its road map to exiting lockdown.
Shadow Business Secretary Ed Miliband immediately criticised the messaging, describing it as "shambolic."
At 3.30pm today, the Prime Minister will give a statement to the Commons, with more information expected on a Covid-19 alert system, use of face coverings, and quarantine restrictions for travellers entering the UK.
He is likely to face a grilling from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer among others who have a string of questions for him.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--People who can't work from home should go back to work from Wednesday

Dominic Raab has said people going back to work do not need to do so until Wednesday - despite the Prime Minister suggesting people would be encouraged to return from the start of this week .
Speaking to Sky News , the Foreign Secretary explained that people who ca n't work from home are being encouraged to go back to work from Wednesday after guidance has been given to employers on how to make sure workplaces are safe .
He said : `` If you can work from home , you still should .
But for those who cant work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manufacturing sectors , we are encouraging them to go back to work actively now .
`` That wo n't start until Wednesday so there will be guidance out .
We 're working with employers to make sure it can be done in a safe way . ''
When the Prime Minister gave his address last night he said he hoped the advice would be acted on 'this week ' .
However a government press release stated that people would be encouraged to go back to work from Monday , a statement which Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not be until Wednesday .
Outlining the guidance last night , Mr Johnson said : `` We now need to stress that anyone who can ’ t work from home , for instance those in construction or manufacturing , should be actively encouraged to go to work . ''
He added : `` Work from home if you can , but you should go to work if you can ’ t work from home . ''
Shadow business secretary Ed Miliband called out the government for its 'shambolic ' messaging .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t say workplace changes applied from Wednesday .
He said ‘ And the first step is a change of emphasis that we hope that people will act on this week.
’ Wednesday was only mentioned in relation to other changes .
Words matter .
Clarity is essential .
This is shambolic.
” Meanwhile , Mr Raab has also come under fire for his confusing attempts at clarifying whether people from other households will be able to meet up in parks from Wednesday .
He appeared to backtrack on a previous statement he made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents at the same time during a round of media interviews this morning .
A spokesperson for the government has since clarified that you can only meet one person from another household .
The new guidelines only apply to England as the leaders of Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have set their own restrictions , which do not allow members of different household to meet up .
Mr Johnson has promised that further clarification on his 'road map ' out of lockdown will be issued this afternoon when a document of around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Dominic Raab has said people going back to work do not need to do so until Wednesday - despite the Prime Minister suggesting people would be encouraged to return from the start of this week.
Speaking to Sky News, the Foreign Secretary explained that people who can't work from home are being encouraged to go back to work from Wednesday after guidance has been given to employers on how to make sure workplaces are safe.
He said: "If you can work from home, you still should. But for those who cant work from home, particularly the construction and manufacturing sectors, we are encouraging them to go back to work actively now.
"That won't start until Wednesday so there will be guidance out. We're working with employers to make sure it can be done in a safe way."
When the Prime Minister gave his address last night he said he hoped the advice would be acted on 'this week'.
However a government press release stated that people would be encouraged to go back to work from Monday, a statement which Mr Raab has now contradicted by saying it will not be until Wednesday.
Outlining the guidance last night, Mr Johnson said: "We now need to stress that anyone who can’t work from home, for instance those in construction or manufacturing, should be actively encouraged to go to work."
He added: "Work from home if you can, but you should go to work if you can’t work from home."
Shadow business secretary Ed Miliband called out the government for its 'shambolic' messaging.
He tweeted: “The PM didn’t say workplace changes applied from Wednesday. He said ‘And the first step is a change of emphasis that we hope that people will act on this week.’ Wednesday was only mentioned in relation to other changes. Words matter. Clarity is essential. This is shambolic.”
Meanwhile, Mr Raab has also come under fire for his confusing attempts at clarifying whether people from other households will be able to meet up in parks from Wednesday.
He appeared to backtrack on a previous statement he made about people being allowed to meet both parents at the same time during a round of media interviews this morning.
A spokesperson for the government has since clarified that you can only meet one person from another household.
The new guidelines only apply to England as the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have set their own restrictions, which do not allow members of different household to meet up.
Mr Johnson has promised that further clarification on his 'road map' out of lockdown will be issued this afternoon when a document of around 50 pages outlining his plan is published.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Man City group confirms purchase of ninth football club

Manchester City parent company City Football Group ( CFG ) has confirmed the purchase of Belgian second-division club Lommel SK .
Lommel , who play in the north-west of the country close to the border with the Netherlands , were sixth in the standings this season when the decision was taken to end the campaign as a result of the pandemic that has disrupted leagues around the world .
They will become the third European club in the stable - alongside City and Spanish side Girona - and it is understand that debts of £1.75m will be wiped out as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also have full or part ownership of teams across four other continents : New York City , Melbourne City , Yokohama F Marinos , Monetvideo City Torque , Sichuan Jiuniu and Mumbai City .
“ We are excited to welcome Lommel SK to City Football Group and to work together with the fans and the city to develop the club , '' said Ferran Soriano , CFG chief executive .
`` Belgium is one of Europe ’ s best football countries as demonstrated by the success of the national team and the development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we know very well , like Kevin De Bruyne and Vincent Kompany .
“ This investment is part of our long-term strategy to be present in key football countries , play beautiful football and develop talent .
We were attracted to Lommel ’ s culture , training facilities and commitment to youth development and we look forward to learning from their approach and helping the club to evolve in the months and years ahead .
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Manchester City parent company City Football Group (CFG) has confirmed the purchase of Belgian second-division club Lommel SK.
Lommel, who play in the north-west of the country close to the border with the Netherlands, were sixth in the standings this season when the decision was taken to end the campaign as a result of the pandemic that has disrupted leagues around the world.
They will become the third European club in the stable - alongside City and Spanish side Girona - and it is understood that debts of £1.75m will be wiped out as part of the deal. The group also have full or part ownership of teams across four other continents: New York City, Melbourne City, Yokohama F Marinos, Montevideo City Torque, Sichuan Jiuniu and Mumbai City.
“We are excited to welcome Lommel SK to City Football Group and to work together with the fans and the city to develop the club," said Ferran Soriano, CFG chief executive.
"Belgium is one of Europe’s best football countries as demonstrated by the success of the national team and the development of world-class players, some of whom we know very well, like Kevin De Bruyne and Vincent Kompany.
“This investment is part of our long-term strategy to be present in key football countries, play beautiful football and develop talent.
"We were attracted to Lommel’s culture, training facilities and commitment to youth development and we look forward to learning from their approach and helping the club to evolve in the months and years ahead.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Man United morning headlines as Gary Neville makes Liverpool comparison

Harry Maguire has tipped team-mate Marcus Rashford to be a future Manchester United captain .
The 27-year-old is the team ’ s current skipper following the departure of Ashley Young in January 2020 – but Rashford has donned the armband in his absence , leading the team in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final against Manchester City .
And now Maguire has hailed his young colleague for club and country , praising his charity work and also describing him as the most talented player he has ever worked with .
“ I think he ’ s going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Maguire told the United podcast .
“ Yeah , definitely [ he could become club captain ] .
I think as a club , you should have a captain and rely on him but you need to spread the onus of the leadership in the group .
“ He ’ s the most talented player I 've ever played with and I ’ m sure he ’ s going to be a wonderful player for this club.
” United legend Gary Neville says that Aaron Wan-Bissaka is a better defender than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has drawn plenty of plaudits this season for his performances for Jurgen Klopp ’ s side , with many putting him as one of the best across Europe .
But Neville has said Wan-Bissaka holds one key advantage over his counterpart .
“ At this moment in time , Aaron Wan-Bissaka is the better defender , ” Neville said on Instagram Live .
“ But Trent going forward ...
I 've not seen someone like it since Cafu .
“ So Trent is ahead at this point but Wan-Bissaka has settled really well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few years.
” United fans have made it clear that they want to see Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes playing alongside each other when football resumes .
MEN Sport posed the question on Twitter : “ What should Manchester United ’ s best midfield three look like when football returns ?
” And the two favoured options both feature the pair – who have still not played in the same team .
A trio of Fred , Pogba and Fernandes gained 52.7 % of the vote , while Scott McTominay , Pogba and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Separate ankle issues have kept Pogba out of action for much of the season but he Solskjaer confirmed he will be available when the season resumes .

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Rashford is future skipper, says Maguire
Harry Maguire has tipped team-mate Marcus Rashford to be a future Manchester United captain.
The 27-year-old is the team’s current skipper following the departure of Ashley Young in January 2020 – but Rashford has donned the armband in his absence, leading the team in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final against Manchester City.
And now Maguire has hailed his young colleague for club and country, praising his charity work and also describing him as the most talented player he has ever worked with.
“I think he’s going to go on to have an exceptional career,” Maguire told the United podcast.
“Yeah, definitely [he could become club captain]. I think as a club, you should have a captain and rely on him but you need to spread the onus of the leadership in the group.
“He’s the most talented player I've ever played with and I’m sure he’s going to be a wonderful player for this club.”
Neville praises Wan-Bissaka
United legend Gary Neville says that Aaron Wan-Bissaka is a better defender than Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Alexander-Arnold has drawn plenty of plaudits this season for his performances for Jurgen Klopp’s side, with many putting him as one of the best across Europe.
But Neville has said Wan-Bissaka holds one key advantage over his counterpart.
“At this moment in time, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is the better defender,” Neville said on Instagram Live.
“But Trent going forward... I've not seen someone like it since Cafu.
“So Trent is ahead at this point but Wan-Bissaka has settled really well and will be important in these next few years.”
Fans back Pogba and Fernandes
United fans have made it clear that they want to see Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes playing alongside each other when football resumes.
MEN Sport posed the question on Twitter: “What should Manchester United’s best midfield three look like when football returns?”
And the two favoured options both feature the pair – who have still not played in the same team.
A trio of Fred, Pogba and Fernandes gained 52.7% of the vote, while Scott McTominay, Pogba and Fernandes was second with 35.1%.S
Separate ankle issues have kept Pogba out of action for much of the season but he Solskjaer confirmed he will be available when the season resumes.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Gunman fired at parked vehicle on residential street in Oldham

Police are hunting a gunman who fired at a parked vehicle on a residential street in Oldham .
Officers were scrambled to Laburnum Road , in the Limeside area of the town , following reports of a “ firearms discharge ” just after 9pm last Thursday night ( May 7 ) .
On arrival they discovered that a parked vehicle had been damaged .
Nobody was injured and no arrests have been made , Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) say .
Forensics officers were seen gathering evidence at the scene on Thursday .
One neighbour reported hearing ‘ five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which police say is an isolated incident .
They told the Manchester Evening News that armed police swooped on the area , adding : “ I was sleeping when it happened .
It woke me up .
“ All I heard was five or six gun shots before dozens of police turned up.
” Images taken at the scene show what appears to be a bullet casing next to a police evidence marker .
A large police cordon remained in place across part of the residential street for some time on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMP spokesperson said : “ Shortly after 9pm on Thursday 7 May 2020 , police were called to reports of a firearms discharge on Laburnum Road in Oldham .
“ Officers attended and established that a parked vehicle had been damaged .
“ Police believe this was an isolated incident with no wider risk to the community .
“ There will be an increased police presence in the area whilst officers continue to investigate .
“ No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
” Anyone with information should contact police on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 7/5/20 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police are hunting a gunman who fired at a parked vehicle on a residential street in Oldham.
Officers were scrambled to Laburnum Road, in the Limeside area of the town, following reports of a “firearms discharge” just after 9pm last Thursday night (May 7).
On arrival they discovered that a parked vehicle had been damaged.
Nobody was injured and no arrests have been made, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say.
(Image: ASP)
Forensics officers were seen gathering evidence at the scene on Thursday.
One neighbour reported hearing ‘five or six gunshots’ during the attack, which police say is an isolated incident.
They told the Manchester Evening News that armed police swooped on the area, adding: “I was sleeping when it happened. It woke me up.
“All I heard was five or six gun shots before dozens of police turned up.”
Images taken at the scene show what appears to be a bullet casing next to a police evidence marker.
A large police cordon remained in place across part of the residential street for some time on Thursday night (May 8).
(Image: ASP)
A GMP spokesperson said: “Shortly after 9pm on Thursday 7 May 2020, police were called to reports of a firearms discharge on Laburnum Road in Oldham.
“Officers attended and established that a parked vehicle had been damaged.
“No one was injured.
“Police believe this was an isolated incident with no wider risk to the community.
(Image: ASP)
“There will be an increased police presence in the area whilst officers continue to investigate.
“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 8915 quoting incident number 2986 of 7/5/20.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.