themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Manchester United get their formation right but key selection wrong vs Everton

Jordan Pickford 1-1 David de Gea .
A draw for Everton and Manchester United was almost a victory for Dean Henderson following errors by his competitors at club and international level .
And almost a victory for Everton .
Both goalkeepers still atoned spectacularly in added time .
Pickford 's save from Odion Ighalo was so crowdpleasing it seemed he was about to go crowdsurfing .
That brought Evertonians to their feet and a round of applause usually reserved for a goal .
De Gea soon agilely prevented Richarlison only to be beaten by Dominic Calvert-Lewin 's deflected follow-up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ euphoric Calvert-Lewin , convinced they were the winners .
Then Calvert-Lewin was denied by the Video Assistant Review .
Richarlison appeared to avoid contact with the deviation yet the linesman was overruled and a cacophony of boos coincided with the officials ' disappearance down the tunnel .
It was a pity a match so committed and competitive between two teams on an upward curve ended so robotically .
United went through February without defeat and have at least avoided a false start to March .
Chelsea dropped points at Bournemouth so , naturally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The status quo is preserved for another week in the tussle for Champions League qualification .
This will still feel like a missed opportunity on a weekend where Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City lost .
There was still double cause for celebration in the Henderson household following Pickford 's flimsiness for Bruno Fernandes ' equaliser .
The United-bred Dean Henderson , on loan at Sheffield United , is indisputably England 's finest goalkeeper and his name should be at the top of the teamsheets in the four friendlies ahead of the European Championship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account posted 'Deano ' within seconds of the leveller .
It was a frantic start and climax .
De Gea 's lax distribution in the third minute was charged down by Calvert-Lewin and the ball spun into the net .
The Spaniard atoned with a denial of Calvert-Lewin two minutes later that prevented another capitulation from United at Goodison and they rallied with a vibrant half of football .
Solskjaer accommodated their four midfielders and Fernandes and Matic were sharp at the apex and base of a polished diamond formation .
Only four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embarrassment at Everton last season survived and United played their best football in L4 since Louis van Gaal was the manager .
The canny Carlo Ancelotti , effusive about Solskjaer in his programme notes , eventually imposed his authority in a second-half more in keeping with the renascent Everton and both sides could consider themselves satisfied .
Victor Lindelof , one of those survivors , can not survive much longer .
He must have hoped his robust early challenge on Richarlison had exorcised the Goodison ghosts of last April , only De Gea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demons soon returned .
The Scandinavian solidarity his manager has continued to show Lindelof was again unjustified and another Nordic Premier League import , Gylfi Sigurdsson , had De Gea beaten all ends up from a free-kick haphazardly conceded by Lindelof in the second-half .
United lacked the pace of Eric Bailly against the quicksilver Calvert-Lewin and Harry Maguire defended stoutly .
De Gea 's error was as egregious as it was unexplainable and all the more galling , for United showed the Everton defence was as porous on the pitch as on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent Jordan Pickford sprawling inside the first 10 minutes and the United away-dayers were so encouraged they were louder than the Gwladys Street , possibly caught as cold by Calvert-Lewin 's opportunism as De Gea was .
Ancelotti was the more anxious of the managers in the technical area and that was mirrored by the tetchy home supporters on a day neither Scousers nor Mancunians serenaded Ismaila Sarr .
Evertonian suspicions were warranted and United 's following were serenading Fernandes in the 31st minute .
Goodison is one of the grounds where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Everton player is felled by a gust of wind , and crowd volume exposed referee Chris Kavanagh 's weakness when he inexplicably booked Luke Shaw for his reaction to a snide challenge by the unpunished Tom Davies .
Davies then cynically left his imprint on Nemanja Matic and was cautioned .
`` Fergie 's right , the refs are s -- -- , '' the United supporters chanted .
Kavanagh 's wretched refereeing continued with a phantom handball against Fred when the ball had hit his knee in the 'd ' .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While players and officials in Germany unite to sanitise their product with a perverse protest , the authenticity of Goodison , with its partisan support , Z Cars theme and wooden seats , and rickety stands , was more enchanting than ever .
It helps the walks across Stanley Park are not as treacherous and it will be missed when it is gone .
Solskjaer pondered his options towards the denouement by sending Ighalo , Juan Mata , Andreas Pereira , and Jesse Lingard to warm-up Greenwood 's errant pass that sparked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gea caused Solskjaer to summon Ighalo and Mata , introduced for the game McTominay .
Ighalo should have won it from Fernandes ' loft yet Pickford parried and then Calvert-Lewin thought he had won it .
De Gea and Pickford were winners , of sorts .

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Jordan Pickford 1-1 David de Gea. A draw for Everton and Manchester United was almost a victory for Dean Henderson following errors by his competitors at club and international level. And almost a victory for Everton.
Both goalkeepers still atoned spectacularly in added time. Pickford's save from Odion Ighalo was so crowdpleasing it seemed he was about to go crowdsurfing. That brought Evertonians to their feet and a round of applause usually reserved for a goal.
De Gea soon agilely prevented Richarlison only to be beaten by Dominic Calvert-Lewin's deflected follow-up. Everton players bundled on top of the euphoric Calvert-Lewin, convinced they were the winners. Then Calvert-Lewin was denied by the Video Assistant Review.
Richarlison appeared to avoid contact with the deviation yet the linesman was overruled and a cacophony of boos coincided with the officials' disappearance down the tunnel. It was a pity a match so committed and competitive between two teams on an upward curve ended so robotically.
United went through February without defeat and have at least avoided a false start to March. Chelsea dropped points at Bournemouth so, naturally, United did likewise at Everton. The status quo is preserved for another week in the tussle for Champions League qualification. This will still feel like a missed opportunity on a weekend where Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City lost.
There was still double cause for celebration in the Henderson household following Pickford's flimsiness for Bruno Fernandes' equaliser. The United-bred Dean Henderson, on loan at Sheffield United, is indisputably England's finest goalkeeper and his name should be at the top of the teamsheets in the four friendlies ahead of the European Championship. The official Sheffield United Twitter gleefully account posted 'Deano' within seconds of the leveller.
It was a frantic start and climax. De Gea's lax distribution in the third minute was charged down by Calvert-Lewin and the ball spun into the net. The Spaniard atoned with a denial of Calvert-Lewin two minutes later that prevented another capitulation from United at Goodison and they rallied with a vibrant half of football. Solskjaer accommodated their four midfielders and Fernandes and Matic were sharp at the apex and base of a polished diamond formation.
Only four of the starters from the infamous 4-0 embarrassment at Everton last season survived and United played their best football in L4 since Louis van Gaal was the manager. The canny Carlo Ancelotti, effusive about Solskjaer in his programme notes, eventually imposed his authority in a second-half more in keeping with the renascent Everton and both sides could consider themselves satisfied.
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Victor Lindelof, one of those survivors, cannot survive much longer. He must have hoped his robust early challenge on Richarlison had exorcised the Goodison ghosts of last April, only De Gea was still haunted and Lindelof's speed demons soon returned.
The Scandinavian solidarity his manager has continued to show Lindelof was again unjustified and another Nordic Premier League import, Gylfi Sigurdsson, had De Gea beaten all ends up from a free-kick haphazardly conceded by Lindelof in the second-half. United lacked the pace of Eric Bailly against the quicksilver Calvert-Lewin and Harry Maguire defended stoutly.
De Gea's error was as egregious as it was unexplainable and all the more galling, for United showed the Everton defence was as porous on the pitch as on paper. Matic smacked the crossbar and sent Jordan Pickford sprawling inside the first 10 minutes and the United away-dayers were so encouraged they were louder than the Gwladys Street, possibly caught as cold by Calvert-Lewin's opportunism as De Gea was.
Ancelotti was the more anxious of the managers in the technical area and that was mirrored by the tetchy home supporters on a day neither Scousers nor Mancunians serenaded Ismaila Sarr. Evertonian suspicions were warranted and United's following were serenading Fernandes in the 31st minute.
Goodison is one of the grounds where the natives appeal for a free-kick if an Everton player is felled by a gust of wind, and crowd volume exposed referee Chris Kavanagh's weakness when he inexplicably booked Luke Shaw for his reaction to a snide challenge by the unpunished Tom Davies. Davies then cynically left his imprint on Nemanja Matic and was cautioned. "Fergie's right, the refs are s----," the United supporters chanted. Kavanagh's wretched refereeing continued with a phantom handball against Fred when the ball had hit his knee in the 'd'. The irony was Everton fans felt most wronged.
While players and officials in Germany unite to sanitise their product with a perverse protest, the authenticity of Goodison, with its partisan support, Z Cars theme and wooden seats, and rickety stands, was more enchanting than ever. It helps the walks across Stanley Park are not as treacherous and it will be missed when it is gone.
Solskjaer pondered his options towards the denouement by sending Ighalo, Juan Mata, Andreas Pereira, and Jesse Lingard to warm-up Greenwood's errant pass that sparked a breakaway for Calvert-Lewin to test De Gea caused Solskjaer to summon Ighalo and Mata, introduced for the game McTominay. Ighalo should have won it from Fernandes' loft yet Pickford parried and then Calvert-Lewin thought he had won it.
De Gea and Pickford were winners, of sorts.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Two arrested after man seen with gun outside pub in Hulme

Two men have been arrested after a man was seen with a gun outside a pub .
Police were alerted @ @ @ @ @ near the Three Legs of Man pub in Stretford Road , Hulme , on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester Police said : `` Police were called shortly after 6.15pm on Saturday 29 @ @ @ @ @ of a man seen in possession of a firearm outside a pub on Stretford Road @ @ @ @ @ attended and two men were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm .
`` @ @ @ @ @ questioning .
Enquiries are ongoing ''

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Two men have been arrested after a man was seen with a gun outside a pub.
Police were alerted after the man was seen near the Three Legs of Man pub in Stretford Road, Hulme, on Saturday night.
In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "Police were called shortly after 6.15pm on Saturday 29 February 2020 to a report of a man seen in possession of a firearm outside a pub on Stretford Road, Manchester.
"Officers attended and two men were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.
"They remain in custody for questioning. Enquiries are ongoing"
GMP confirmed a firearm had been recovered.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Man City fans react as Phil Foden starts Carabao Cup final against Aston Villa

Manchester City fans are delighted with Pep Guardiola after he named Phil Foden in the starting XI in the Carabao Cup final against Aston Villa .
City will be hoping to win the League Cup for the third successive year on Sunday afternoon and pick up their first trophy of the season .
Guardiola has rung the changes following Wednesday 's unforgettable victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League with only Kyle Walker , Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan surviving from the win at the Bernabeu .
Captain David Silva , Sergio Aguero , Raheem Sterling and Fernandinho have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Stones and Aleks Zinchenko , who were n't involved in Madrid .
Cup 'keeper Claudio Bravo has also kept his place for the final after playing in every other round of the tournament , but City fans are most pleased with Foden being given a starting berth .
The 19-year-old has played four times in the competition but has started just two Premier League games this season , so fans ca n't wait to see what the 'Stockport Iniesta ' can do on the big stage .
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Manchester City fans are delighted with Pep Guardiola after he named Phil Foden in the starting XI in the Carabao Cup final against Aston Villa.
City will be hoping to win the League Cup for the third successive year on Sunday afternoon and pick up their first trophy of the season.
Guardiola has rung the changes following Wednesday's unforgettable victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League with only Kyle Walker, Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan surviving from the win at the Bernabeu.
Captain David Silva, Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Fernandinho have been reinstated to the line-up as well as John Stones and Aleks Zinchenko, who weren't involved in Madrid.
Cup 'keeper Claudio Bravo has also kept his place for the final after playing in every other round of the tournament, but City fans are most pleased with Foden being given a starting berth.
The 19-year-old has played four times in the competition but has started just two Premier League games this season, so fans can't wait to see what the 'Stockport Iniesta' can do on the big stage.
You can read a selection of their reactions below:
Man City starting XI vs Aston Villa: Bravo; Walker, Stones, Fernandinho, Zinchenko; Gundogan, Rodri, Silva; Sterling Aguero, Foden.
Substitutes: Ederson, Jesus, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mendy, Mahrez.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Manchester United player ratings: Bruno Fernandes and Fred good vs Everton

Egregious error for Dominic Calvert-Lewin 's opener but quickly atoned to deny the striker again and prevent a capitulation .
Made huge save late on to deny Richarlison .
5 Got forward plenty of times in his more proactive remit but more restrained in the second-half amid Everton pressure .
6 Tried to exorcise the Goodison ghosts of last April with an early challenge on Richarlison but was soon being haunted by the Everton speed merchants .
4 Supplemented attacks frequently , though had little influence .
Handled Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin respectably alongside a nervy Lindelof .
7 Another fine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possibly the most energetic outfield player .
Pushed back by Everton in the second-half .
7 Controlled the game from the bottom of the diamond and hit the crossbar early on .
Forced a save from Jordan Pickford .
7 Veered too far towards the wing at times in the diamond and was on the periphery too often .
Kept going but had no real impact .
6 Unlike McTominay , stayed more central and had an influence in United 's build-up play with his forward-thinking passing .
7 Influential again and claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Picked out passes and looked at home again as the No.10 .
7 Some good movement off the ball and linked up well with some careful touches .
Headed a good chance over the bar and not fully aware when played through by Fred .
5 In keeping with recent form , Martial 's performance was a slow-burner only this time there was no goal .
5 Almost got on the end of a possible winner .
5 Struggled to get into it .
4

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David de Gea
Egregious error for Dominic Calvert-Lewin's opener but quickly atoned to deny the striker again and prevent a capitulation. Made huge save late on to deny Richarlison. 5
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Got forward plenty of times in his more proactive remit but more restrained in the second-half amid Everton pressure. 6
Victor Lindelof
Tried to exorcise the Goodison ghosts of last April with an early challenge on Richarlison but was soon being haunted by the Everton speed merchants. 4
Harry Maguire
Supplemented attacks frequently, though had little influence. Handled Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin respectably alongside a nervy Lindelof. 7
Luke Shaw
Another fine performance from the left-back, who was possibly the most energetic outfield player. Pushed back by Everton in the second-half. 7
Nemanja Matic
Controlled the game from the bottom of the diamond and hit the crossbar early on. Forced a save from Jordan Pickford. 7
Scott McTominay
Veered too far towards the wing at times in the diamond and was on the periphery too often. Kept going but had no real impact. 6
Fred
Unlike McTominay, stayed more central and had an influence in United's build-up play with his forward-thinking passing. 7
Bruno Fernandes
Influential again and claimed his first United goal from open play. Picked out passes and looked at home again as the No.10. 7
Mason Greenwood
Some good movement off the ball and linked up well with some careful touches. Headed a good chance over the bar and not fully aware when played through by Fred. 5
Anthony Martial
In keeping with recent form, Martial's performance was a slow-burner only this time there was no goal. 5
Subs
Odion Ighalo
Almost got on the end of a possible winner. 5
Juan Mata
Struggled to get into it. 4
Brandon Williams
Came on late. 5


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Sheffield United post Dean Henderson tweet after Pickford error vs Manchester United at Everton

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has been trending for two different reasons during the Reds ' 1-1 draw at Everton .
Henderson has impressed this season for Sheffield United during his campaign-long loan with the Blades .
It 's not the first time that the shot-stopper has trended this season but usually it comes about during a quality performance for Chris Wilder 's men which prompts United fans to start discussing the potential of the 22-year-old .
But this time around it was two moments in United 's match at Everton which promoted the keeper to trend .
Firstly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Goodison Park as he delayed a clearance which then deflected off Dominic Calvert-Lewin and into the back of the net for Everton 's opener .
This prompted calls for Henderson to take over as the number one next season before Jordan Pickford then produced an error to let in Bruno Fernandes ' long-range shot .
This then led to calls for Henderson to land the number one England jersey this summer for Euro 2020 .
But it 's not just football fans who were tweeting as Sheffield United also joined in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pickford 's mistake , with the timing somewhat curious .

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Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has been trending for two different reasons during the Reds' 1-1 draw at Everton.
Henderson has impressed this season for Sheffield United during his campaign-long loan with the Blades.
It's not the first time that the shot-stopper has trended this season but usually it comes about during a quality performance for Chris Wilder's men which prompts United fans to start discussing the potential of the 22-year-old.
But this time around it was two moments in United 's match at Everton which promoted the keeper to trend.
Firstly, David de Gea made a huge error at Goodison Park as he delayed a clearance which then deflected off Dominic Calvert-Lewin and into the back of the net for Everton's opener.
This prompted calls for Henderson to take over as the number one next season before Jordan Pickford then produced an error to let in Bruno Fernandes' long-range shot. This then led to calls for Henderson to land the number one England jersey this summer for Euro 2020.
But it's not just football fans who were tweeting as Sheffield United also joined in and posted a picture of Henderson right after Pickford's mistake, with the timing somewhat curious.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Manchester United's Marcus Rashford in Carabao Cup Team of the Tournament - but no Man City players

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford in Carabao Cup Team of the Tournament - but no Man City players named

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been named in the Carabao Cup Team of the Tournament - but there are no Manchester City players in the XI despite them making it to the final .
City were looking to pick up their first piece of silverware of the season and win the League Cup for the third successive season on Sunday , taking on Aston Villa in the final at Wembley .
Yet the Blues are the only club who reached the semi-finals without a representative in the side , with Villa 's Conor Hourihane and Leicester City 's James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoyed a dominant run in the tournament , having beaten Preston North End , Southampton and Oxford United before advancing past United over two legs to reach the final .
Although City defeated their cross-town rivals in the semi-final , Rashford has earned a spot in the team of the tournament over any City player .
Rashford did score four goals and grabbed an assist in just three games in the tournament , justifying his inclusion .
`` Marcus Rashford makes it into this season 's Team of the Tournament and was arguably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ semi-final stage , '' it said in the programme for the final .
`` His stunning 30-year free-kick against Chelsea in round four , alongside his first-half penalty , was a goal of the tournament contender and ensured United 's safe passage through to the Quarters .
`` The frontman also scored against Colchester United and Manchester City in the latter stages . ''

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Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been named in the Carabao Cup Team of the Tournament - but there are no Manchester City players in the XI despite them making it to the final.
City were looking to pick up their first piece of silverware of the season and win the League Cup for the third successive season on Sunday, taking on Aston Villa in the final at Wembley.
Yet the Blues are the only club who reached the semi-finals without a representative in the side, with Villa's Conor Hourihane and Leicester City's James Maddison both getting the nod.
City enjoyed a dominant run in the tournament, having beaten Preston North End, Southampton and Oxford United before advancing past United over two legs to reach the final.
Although City defeated their cross-town rivals in the semi-final, Rashford has earned a spot in the team of the tournament over any City player.
Rashford did score four goals and grabbed an assist in just three games in the tournament, justifying his inclusion.
"Marcus Rashford makes it into this season's Team of the Tournament and was arguably the reason why Manchester United reached the semi-final stage," it said in the programme for the final.
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"His stunning 30-year free-kick against Chelsea in round four, alongside his first-half penalty, was a goal of the tournament contender and ensured United's safe passage through to the Quarters.
"The frontman also scored against Colchester United and Manchester City in the latter stages."
Carabao Cup Team of the Tournament: Gerken; Matheson, Moore, Flanagan, Digne; McKirdy, Hoyurihane, Maddison; Rashford, Martinelli, Boyce.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Manchester United great Roy Keane hammers David de Gea for error vs Everton

Roy Keane has slammed Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea following his error in the first-half of the club 's clash at Everton .
Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave the hosts a 1-0 lead three minutes in after De Gea took too long to clear the ball before his attempt hit the Everton striker and found the back of the net .
It was an horrendous error from the Spanish keeper , who has endured a mixed 2019/20 campaign for the Reds .
Former United captain Keane is in the studio on punditry duties for Sky Sports and he did not hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong half-time analysis .
`` As a manager or a player , you 'd kill him , '' Keane told Sky Sports .
`` It 's crazy goalkeeping .
`` He is being too clever .
He takes too long .
What is he waiting for ?
He has to make a decision and do it quickly .
`` You have got an experienced goalkeeper and what is he waiting for ?
There is a bit of arrogance there .
`` I would have lynched him at half time .
I would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keepers can make mistakes but there are no excuses for that .
`` Sometimes a player does n't have anywhere to go and you just accept it .
As a player you would be having a go at him .
Hopefully he will keep a clean sheet in the second half . ''

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Roy Keane has slammed Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea following his error in the first-half of the club's clash at Everton.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave the hosts a 1-0 lead three minutes in after De Gea took too long to clear the ball before his attempt hit the Everton striker and found the back of the net.
It was an horrendous error from the Spanish keeper, who has endured a mixed 2019/20 campaign for the Reds.
Former United captain Keane is in the studio on punditry duties for Sky Sports and he did not hold back at the break with some particularly strong half-time analysis.
"As a manager or a player, you'd kill him," Keane told Sky Sports. "It's crazy goalkeeping.
"He is being too clever. He takes too long. What is he waiting for? He has to make a decision and do it quickly.
"You have got an experienced goalkeeper and what is he waiting for? There is a bit of arrogance there.
"I would have lynched him at half time. I would have had no time for that carry-on. Keepers can make mistakes but there are no excuses for that.
"Sometimes a player doesn't have anywhere to go and you just accept it. As a player you would be having a go at him. Hopefully he will keep a clean sheet in the second half."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--These major roadworks are expected to cause disruption in Bury this week

A huge campaign to resurface roads in Bury will see roads closed this week across the borough .
Traffic disruption is expected , according to Bury Council , with footway works and drainage repairs also planned for the coming weeks .
Here are all the resurfacing roadworks that drivers in Bury should look out and plan for this week .
Sections of High Street will be closed to traffic during the works and diversions will be in place .
The works began on Saturday February 29 and are planned to continue until April 5 .
Access to adjoining streets may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council .
All works will take place at weekends between 9am and 4pm .
Resurfacing works will begin on Monday March 2 between 9am and 3.30pm on weekdays .
Traffic disruption is expected to last for months as the works are planned to continue until May 28 .
Temporary traffic lights will be in place during thew works .
Outside of the stated hours , the road will be re-opened to traffic .
Roadworks are continuation this week until Friday 6 March .
Resurfacing started on February 27 and have been taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Carr Street will be closed to through traffic during the works with diversions put in place .
Access to adjoining streets may also be restricted .
Resurfacing on the carriageway of Ainsworth Road began on February 28 and is planned until Friday March 20 .
Works will take place between 9am and 3.30pm and parts of the road will be closed with diversions in place .

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A huge campaign to resurface roads in Bury will see roads closed this week across the borough.
Traffic disruption is expected, according to Bury Council, with footway works and drainage repairs also planned for the coming weeks.
Here are all the resurfacing roadworks that drivers in Bury should look out and plan for this week.
High Street, Walshaw
Sections of High Street will be closed to traffic during the works and diversions will be in place. The works began on Saturday February 29 and are planned to continue until April 5.
Access to adjoining streets may be restricted during the works, says the council.
All works will take place at weekends between 9am and 4pm.
Brandleshome Road, Bury
Resurfacing works will begin on Monday March 2 between 9am and 3.30pm on weekdays. Traffic disruption is expected to last for months as the works are planned to continue until May 28.
Temporary traffic lights will be in place during thew works. Outside of the stated hours, the road will be re-opened to traffic.
(Image: Google Street View)
Carr Street, Ramsbottom
Roadworks are continuation this week until Friday 6 March.
Resurfacing started on February 27 and have been taking place between 9am and 4pm.
Sections of Carr Street will be closed to through traffic during the works with diversions put in place.
Access to adjoining streets may also be restricted.
(Image: Google Street View)
Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe
Resurfacing on the carriageway of Ainsworth Road began on February 28 and is planned until Friday March 20.
Works will take place between 9am and 3.30pm and parts of the road will be closed with diversions in place.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--These are the roadworks expected to cause traffic delays in Salford this week

Commuters heading to work in Salford this week could be faced with frustrating queues as major roadworks start across the borough .
Other routes continue to be affected by long-term construction , including the Manchester Salford Inner Relief Route , and traffic disruption is anticipated to carry on for some time - with some works planned for up to 30 weeks .
Here are all the major roadworks drivers in Salford should look out and plan for this week .
Temporary three-way traffic signals will be in operation began on Saturday February 29 , set to last for two days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also be a lane closed to enable United Utilities access to carry out carriageway repairs .
Delays are anticipated as temporary two-way signals will be in place for three days from Tuesday March 3 between 9.30am and 3.30pm .
The lane closure is required to enable works to the telecomms systems , says the council .
Bury New Road ( junction with Appian Way ) , Salford There will be temporary three-way traffic signals from Wednesday March 4 between 10am and 3.30pm .
A cherry picker will be in the bus lane to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Temporary lane closures will cause delays at various locations along Trinity Way , Regent Road , Oldfield Road and Ordsall Lane .
The lane closures will all be carried out during off-peak hours , but will be in effect until Sunday March 15 .
The closures are in place to carry out snagging works to the recently completely relief route project .
Lane closures will be in effect for five weeks between the hours of 9.30am and 3.30pm .
The works started on Monday February 10 and delays are being expected .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliveries to the new development adjacent to the carriageway .
A one-way road closure will cause disruption from Monday March 2 .
The closure will effect Ellenbrook Road from the A580 East Lancashire Road , in a southbound direction only , toward the A572 Leigh Road up to the junction Orchard Avenue .
Diversions will be signed via Ellenbrook Road southbound and the A572 Leigh Road .
Northbound traffic will remain unaffected .
The one way closure is required to enable gas main replacement works .
Lane closures have been in effect on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was scheduled to continue for two weeks .
Delays are expected during rush hours .
The works are part of the Salford Bolton Network Improvement programme .
Lane closures have been in place since Monday October 21 and were planned for 12 months on the highway , stretching across both directions .
The lane closures are required to carry out major reconstruction and upgrades to the carriageways and footways as part of the of the Salford Bolton Network Improvement scheme .
Barton Lane ( between junctions with Gaskell Road and Peter Street ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks began on Monday February 17 .
The closure will cause serious disruption as a new gas main is installed within the carriageway .
Diversions will be signed via Liverpool Road , Trafford Road and vice versa .
Temporary traffic signals will be in place for six weeks , having started on Friday February 21 .
The signals will make way for a lane closure as a new gas main is being fitted .
Major works began in January and are due to last for 30 weeks - with the council advising drivers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the two main Worsley roundabouts .
Problems are expected in both directions of travel .
Salford City Council says : `` The scheme is required to carry out major drainage and highway improvements to the carriageway and both roundabouts , this includes full reconstruction and resurfacing works .
`` The project will also include resurfacing of the junctions at the A572 Worsley Road , the A572 Leigh Road and the A575 Walkden Road where they join Worsley Brow .
`` The majority of the project will take place under lane closures Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 6.00am however later in the project there will be a requirement for overnight closures to carry out full width resurfacing and lining works . ''

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Commuters heading to work in Salford this week could be faced with frustrating queues as major roadworks start across the borough.
Other routes continue to be affected by long-term construction, including the Manchester Salford Inner Relief Route, and traffic disruption is anticipated to carry on for some time - with some works planned for up to 30 weeks.
Here are all the major roadworks drivers in Salford should look out and plan for this week.
Half Edge Lane (junction with Albert Road), Eccles
Temporary three-way traffic signals will be in operation began on Saturday February 29, set to last for two days between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
There will also be a lane closed to enable United Utilities access to carry out carriageway repairs.
Slight delays are expected by Salford City Council.
(Image: Google Street View)
Liverpool Road (junction with Vicarage Road), Irlam
Delays are anticipated as temporary two-way signals will be in place for three days from Tuesday March 3 between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
The lane closure is required to enable works to the telecomms systems, says the council.
(Image: Google Street View)
Bury New Road (junction with Appian Way), Salford
There will be temporary three-way traffic signals from Wednesday March 4 between 10am and 3.30pm.
A cherry picker will be in the bus lane to carry out maintenance on telecommunications equipment.
(Image: Google Street View)
Manchester Salford Inner Relief Route
Temporary lane closures will cause delays at various locations along Trinity Way, Regent Road, Oldfield Road and Ordsall Lane.
The lane closures will all be carried out during off-peak hours, but will be in effect until Sunday March 15.
The closures are in place to carry out snagging works to the recently completely relief route project.
Trinity Way (junction with Gore Street), Salford
Lane closures will be in effect for five weeks between the hours of 9.30am and 3.30pm. The works started on Monday February 10 and delays are being expected.
The lane closure is required to carry out deliveries to the new development adjacent to the carriageway.
(Image: Google Street View)
Ellenbrook Road, Worsley
A one-way road closure will cause disruption from Monday March 2.
The closure will effect Ellenbrook Road from the A580 East Lancashire Road, in a southbound direction only, toward the A572 Leigh Road up to the junction Orchard Avenue.
Diversions will be signed via Ellenbrook Road southbound and the A572 Leigh Road.
Northbound traffic will remain unaffected. The one way closure is required to enable gas main replacement works.
(Image: Google Street View)
Pendleton Roundabout, Salford
Lane closures have been in effect on the roundabout since Tuesday February 18 and was scheduled to continue for two weeks.
Delays are expected during rush hours. The works are part of the Salford Bolton Network Improvement programme.
Hankinson Way, Salford
Lane closures have been in place since Monday October 21 and were planned for 12 months on the highway, stretching across both directions.
The lane closures are required to carry out major reconstruction and upgrades to the carriageways and footways as part of the of the Salford Bolton Network Improvement scheme.
(Image: Google Street View)
Barton Lane (between junctions with Gaskell Road and Peter Street), Eccles
A road closure last eight weeks began on Monday February 17. The closure will cause serious disruption as a new gas main is installed within the carriageway.
Diversions will be signed via Liverpool Road, Trafford Road and vice versa.
(Image: Google Street View)
Whit Lane, Salford
Temporary traffic signals will be in place for six weeks, having started on Friday February 21.
The signals will make way for a lane closure as a new gas main is being fitted.
(Image: Google Street View)
Worsley Brow (junction 13 on M60), Worsley
Major works began in January and are due to last for 30 weeks - with the council advising drivers to take alternatives as traffic backs up around the two main Worsley roundabouts.
Problems are expected in both directions of travel.
Salford City Council says: "The scheme is required to carry out major drainage and highway improvements to the carriageway and both roundabouts, this includes full reconstruction and resurfacing works.
"The project will also include resurfacing of the junctions at the A572 Worsley Road, the A572 Leigh Road and the A575 Walkden Road where they join Worsley Brow.
"The majority of the project will take place under lane closures Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.30pm and 6.00am however later in the project there will be a requirement for overnight closures to carry out full width resurfacing and lining works."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Major traffic disruption expected from these roadworks in Bolton this week

Commuters heading to work in Bolton this week could be faced with frustrating queues as major roadworks start across the borough .
Some routes continue to be affected by long-term construction , The Octagon Theatre works and changes in Blackburn Road to name a few , and traffic disruption is anticipated to carry on for months .
Here are all the major roadworks drivers in Bolton should look out and plan for this week .
Temporary traffic lights will have been in place here since Monday February 24 for bridge refurbishment .
They will continue into April , with Bolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be finished on Friday April 4 .
Bury Road ( junction with Crompton Way ) and Crompton Way ( junction with Bury Road ) , Bolton A lane closures , during off-peak hours , will continue in both roads until Tuesday May 5 .
The works to improve the junction began on Saturday February 1 and have been causing serious traffic problems in the surrounding areas .
Temporary traffic lights will be operating in off-peak hours .
Traffic signal works began in the road on Monday February 24 and will continue until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been closed here since August and there are still months to go until The Octagon reconstruction is completed .
Bolton Council says the lane will be closed until May .
A one-way towards Le Mans Crescent has been in place since August and is expected to continue into May for reconstruction works at the theatre .
New roadworks in Hacken Lane will be causing major disruption this week with temporary traffic lights in place at all times .
Electricity North West works began on Friday February 28 and will be ongoing until Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'medium ' levels of traffic disruption because of temporary traffic lights .
Gas works have been ongoing since Friday February 14 and will continue until Thursday March 12 .
Hospital Road ( at the Last Drop Village ) , Bolton Temporary traffic lights are in place for manhole repairs .
The works began on Monday February 24 and continue until Friday March 6 .
These works will most likely add to congestion already heavy at rush hour through Bromley Cross .
Temporary traffic lights are causing disruption for water works by United Utilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 15 and will be continuing until Friday March 27 .
This road will be closed during off-peak hours , from 9pm to 7am for railway bridge maintenance .
The works , being done by Network Rail , started on Saturday 29 February and will end on Monday March 2 .
The station is also undergoing other works as a leaking roof over the stairs down to the platforms is due to be fixed .
Slackley Brow will be closed during off-peak hours until Monday March 16 .
Pylon work began on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic disruption .

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Commuters heading to work in Bolton this week could be faced with frustrating queues as major roadworks start across the borough.
Some routes continue to be affected by long-term construction, The Octagon Theatre works and changes in Blackburn Road to name a few, and traffic disruption is anticipated to carry on for months.
Here are all the major roadworks drivers in Bolton should look out and plan for this week.
Bridge Street (Prestolee New Bridge), Stoneclough
Temporary traffic lights will have been in place here since Monday February 24 for bridge refurbishment. They will continue into April, with Bolton Council's Highways Department expecting the work to be finished on Friday April 4.
(Image: Google Street View)
Bury Road (junction with Crompton Way) and Crompton Way (junction with Bury Road), Bolton
A lane closures, during off-peak hours, will continue in both roads until Tuesday May 5.
The works to improve the junction began on Saturday February 1 and have been causing serious traffic problems in the surrounding areas.
(Image: Google Street View)
Chorley New Road (junction with Winter Hey Lane), Horwich
Temporary traffic lights will be operating in off-peak hours. Traffic signal works began in the road on Monday February 24 and will continue until Friday April 3.
(Image: Google Street View)
Coronation Street (Newport Arcade to Victoria Square), Bolton
A lane has been closed here since August and there are still months to go until The Octagon reconstruction is completed. Bolton Council says the lane will be closed until May.
Howell Croft South (outside Octagon Theatre), Bolton
A one-way towards Le Mans Crescent has been in place since August and is expected to continue into May for reconstruction works at the theatre.
(Image: Ray Jefferson)
Hacken Lane, Bolton
New roadworks in Hacken Lane will be causing major disruption this week with temporary traffic lights in place at all times. Electricity North West works began on Friday February 28 and will be ongoing until Friday 6 March.
(Image: Google Street View)
High Street, Little Lever
Bolton Council is expecting 'medium' levels of traffic disruption because of temporary traffic lights. Gas works have been ongoing since Friday February 14 and will continue until Thursday March 12.
(Image: Google Street View)
Hospital Road (at the Last Drop Village), Bolton
Temporary traffic lights are in place for manhole repairs. The works began on Monday February 24 and continue until Friday March 6.
These works will most likely add to congestion already heavy at rush hour through Bromley Cross.
(Image: Google Street View)
Hulme Road (at Kearsley Hall Road), Stoneclough
Temporary traffic lights are causing disruption for water works by United Utilities. Works have been ongoing since Saturday February 15 and will be continuing until Friday March 27.
(Image: Google Street View)
Leigh Road (outside Daisy Hill train station), Westhoughton
This road will be closed during off-peak hours, from 9pm to 7am for railway bridge maintenance. The works, being done by Network Rail, started on Saturday 29 February and will end on Monday March 2.
The station is also undergoing other works as a leaking roof over the stairs down to the platforms is due to be fixed.
(Image: Google Street View)
Slackley Brow, Kearsley
Slackley Brow will be closed during off-peak hours until Monday March 16. Pylon work began on Friday February 21 and has been causing major traffic disruption.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Roy Keane makes Manchester United transfer claim about Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United great Roy Keane has suggested that Bruno Fernandes ' impact at the club could allow Paul Pogba to leave .
Pogba has been linked with a departure from United amid interest from Real Madrid .
The 26-year-old has been out of action since December when he re-aggravated an ankle injury in his first match back due to the problem .
But United were on a good run of seven games without a loss in all competitions ahead of facing Everton and that prompted some discussion about Pogba 's role at the club on Sky Sports .
Pundits Graeme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could return from injury this month .
Souness ' criticism was more of the bizarre kind but Keane instead went down the route of suggesting that January signing Fernandes ' impact on Pogba could be substantial .
`` Nobody has really been mentioning Paul Pogba because he ( Fernandes ) has settled into the club so well , '' Keane told Sky Sports .
`` Maybe that will give United a chance to move Pogba on a bit quicker .
`` Fernandes coming in has been big .
They are building a bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could see Pogba and Fernandes playing together in the same team , Keane added : `` It depends on Pogba 's attitude . ''
Everton took the lead at Goodison Park thanks to Dominic Calvert-Lewin 's goal after David de Gea 's mistake but it was Fernandes who levelled for United with a fantastic effort from outside the box .

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Manchester United great Roy Keane has suggested that Bruno Fernandes ' impact at the club could allow Paul Pogba to leave.
Pogba has been linked with a departure from United amid interest from Real Madrid.
The 26-year-old has been out of action since December when he re-aggravated an ankle injury in his first match back due to the problem.
But United were on a good run of seven games without a loss in all competitions ahead of facing Everton and that prompted some discussion about Pogba's role at the club on Sky Sports.
Pundits Graeme Souness and Keane discussed Pogba, who could return from injury this month.
Souness' criticism was more of the bizarre kind but Keane instead went down the route of suggesting that January signing Fernandes' impact on Pogba could be substantial.
"Nobody has really been mentioning Paul Pogba because he (Fernandes) has settled into the club so well," Keane told Sky Sports.
"Maybe that will give United a chance to move Pogba on a bit quicker.
"Fernandes coming in has been big. They are building a bit of momentum."
Asked if he could see Pogba and Fernandes playing together in the same team, Keane added: "It depends on Pogba's attitude."
Everton took the lead at Goodison Park thanks to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal after David de Gea's mistake but it was Fernandes who levelled for United with a fantastic effort from outside the box.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Bury residents told risk to public is low as case of coronavirus is confirmed

Council leaders in Bury say the risk to the wider is public is low after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the Manchester borough .
It is believed the patient contracted the COVID-19 virus whilst in Italy .
They have been transferred to a hospital in London , according to Chief Medical Officer for Public Health England , Chris Whitty .
Director of Public Health for Bury Council , Lesley Jones has reassured residents that the risk to the wider public is low .
A total of 12 new patients have tested positive for the virus on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yorkshire , Gloucestershire , London and Hertforshire .
Andrea Simpson , Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Health and Wellbeing at Bury Council , said people who had come into contact with the patient , had been contacted .
`` I do n't think we should be scaremongering , '' she told the Manchester Evening News .
`` People just need to take precautions .
`` It 's just a watch and wait situation to see what happens , but we do n't need to scaremonger and upset people . ''
A spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closely with health colleagues to ensure that the people of Bury are protected , and kept well informed .
They advised that unless people have been contacted by Public Health England , they do not need to take action at this time .
In a statement , Lesley Jones said : `` I ’ d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public remains low and Bury Council is working with health colleagues to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure the people of Bury are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best prevention and there are some simple steps you can take to protect you and your family by washing your hands regularly and thoroughly and if you cough , cover your mouth and nose with a tissue .
“ If you have recently been to one of the affected countries and are feeling unwell , you should phone the NHS ’ s 111 helpline for further advice straight away – please don ’ t go to your doctor .
`` There ’ s lots of advice on how people can protect themselves online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bury Council and Public Health England , Dr Will Welfare , Interim Deputy Director Health Protection Public Health England North West , said : “ Public Health England is contacting people who had close contact with one of the latest confirmed cases of COVID-19 .
`` The case is a resident of Bury and became infected whilst in Italy .
`` They are receiving care at an NHS specialist centre .
`` Close contacts will be given health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case .
This tried and tested method will ensure we are able to minimise any risk to them and the wider public .
A statement from Professor Chris Whitty , chief medical officer for England , said : “ As of 9am this morning 12 further patients in England have tested positive for COVID-19 .
`` Three patients were close contacts of a known case , transmitted in the UK , identified as part of contact tracing .
`` One patient , resident in Essex , had no relevant travel and it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directly or indirectly from an individual who had recently returned from abroad ; investigations are ongoing .
`` Of the remaining eight cases , six had recently travelled from Italy and two from Iran .
`` The patients who have recently travelled are from London , West Yorkshire , Greater Manchester , Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire .
`` All are being investigated and contact tracing has begun .
He added : `` The total number of confirmed cases in England is now 33 .
Following previously reported confirmed cases in Northern Ireland and Wales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is 35 .
”

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Council leaders in Bury say the risk to the wider is public is low after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the Manchester borough.
It is believed the patient contracted the COVID-19 virus whilst in Italy.
They have been transferred to a hospital in London, according to Chief Medical Officer for Public Health England, Chris Whitty.
Director of Public Health for Bury Council, Lesley Jones has reassured residents that the risk to the wider public is low.
A total of 12 new patients have tested positive for the virus on Sunday, with others cases confirmed in West Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, London and Hertforshire.
Andrea Simpson, Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Health and Wellbeing at Bury Council, said people who had come into contact with the patient, had been contacted.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"I don't think we should be scaremongering," she told the Manchester Evening News.
"People just need to take precautions.
"It's just a watch and wait situation to see what happens, but we don't need to scaremonger and upset people."
A spokesperson for Bury Council confirmed they are working closely with health colleagues to ensure that the people of Bury are protected, and kept well informed.
They advised that unless people have been contacted by Public Health England, they do not need to take action at this time.
In a statement, Lesley Jones said: "I’d like to reassure people that the risk to the general public remains low and Bury Council is working with health colleagues to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure the people of Bury are protected.
(Image: PA)
"Good hygiene is the best prevention and there are some simple steps you can take to protect you and your family by washing your hands regularly and thoroughly and if you cough, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue.
“If you have recently been to one of the affected countries and are feeling unwell, you should phone the NHS’s 111 helpline for further advice straight away – please don’t go to your doctor.
"There’s lots of advice on how people can protect themselves online."
In a joint statement from Bury Council and Public Health England, Dr Will Welfare, Interim Deputy Director Health Protection Public Health England North West, said: “Public Health England is contacting people who had close contact with one of the latest confirmed cases of COVID-19.
"The case is a resident of Bury and became infected whilst in Italy.
"They are receiving care at an NHS specialist centre.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Close contacts will be given health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the 14 days after contact with the confirmed case. This tried and tested method will ensure we are able to minimise any risk to them and the wider public.
A statement from Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, said: “As of 9am this morning 12 further patients in England have tested positive for COVID-19.
"Three patients were close contacts of a known case, transmitted in the UK, identified as part of contact tracing.
"One patient, resident in Essex, had no relevant travel and it is not yet clear whether they contracted it directly or indirectly from an individual who had recently returned from abroad; investigations are ongoing.
"Of the remaining eight cases, six had recently travelled from Italy and two from Iran.
"The patients who have recently travelled are from London, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire.
"All are being investigated and contact tracing has begun.
He added: "The total number of confirmed cases in England is now 33. Following previously reported confirmed cases in Northern Ireland and Wales, the total number of UK cases is 35.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Twelve further cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK bring total to 35

A further twelve people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in England bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 35 .
Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said that it is not yet known how one patient , from Essex , contracted the illness .
They are looking to trace anyone they might have been in contact with who had recently been abroad and may have passed on the virus .
Another three of the new cases were close contacts of previously confirmed cases .
The other eight patients all travelled from either Iran or Italy recently and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Yorkshire , Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire .
The full statement released this afternoon said : “ As of 9am this morning 12 further patients in England have tested positive for COVID-19 .
For the latest updates on the first case in Greater Manchester follow our blog here “ Three patients were close contacts of a known case , transmitted in the UK , identified as part of contact tracing .
“ One patient , resident in Essex , had no relevant travel and it is not yet clear whether they contracted it directly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently returned from abroad ; investigations are ongoing .
“ Of the remaining eight cases , six had recently travelled from Italy and two from Iran .
“ The patients who have recently travelled are from London , West Yorkshire , Greater Manchester , Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire .
All are being investigated and contact tracing has begun.
” “ The total number of confirmed cases in England is now 33 .
Following previously reported confirmed cases in Northern Ireland and Wales , the total number of UK cases is 35.
” Yesterday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the number of cases would be published on a daily basis at 2pm , and that doctors continue to test ' a significant number ' of people for the virus .
As of this morning , a total of 11,750 have been tested for the virus in the UK .
Today 's announcement marks the most significant increase in the number of cases in the UK announced in one day .
This morning , health secretary Matt Hancock said the government would not rule out shutting down entire cities if the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the BBC whether the UK government may follow China 's lead in isolating entire cities with large outbreaks .
He said the government would not rule it out and would consider all options available for dealing with a Covid-19 pandemic .
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A further twelve people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in England bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 35.
Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said that it is not yet known how one patient, from Essex, contracted the illness.
They are looking to trace anyone they might have been in contact with who had recently been abroad and may have passed on the virus.
Another three of the new cases were close contacts of previously confirmed cases.
The other eight patients all travelled from either Iran or Italy recently and are from Greater Manchester, London, West Yorkshire, Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire.
The full statement released this afternoon said: “As of 9am this morning 12 further patients in England have tested positive for COVID-19.
For the latest updates on the first case in Greater Manchester follow our blog here
“Three patients were close contacts of a known case, transmitted in the UK, identified as part of contact tracing.
“One patient, resident in Essex, had no relevant travel and it is not yet clear whether they contracted it directly or indirectly from an individual who had recently returned from abroad; investigations are ongoing.
“Of the remaining eight cases, six had recently travelled from Italy and two from Iran.
“The patients who have recently travelled are from London, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire. All are being investigated and contact tracing has begun.”
“The total number of confirmed cases in England is now 33. Following previously reported confirmed cases in Northern Ireland and Wales, the total number of UK cases is 35.”
Yesterday, the Department for Health said that updates on the number of cases would be published on a daily basis at 2pm, and that doctors continue to test 'a significant number' of people for the virus.
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As of this morning, a total of 11,750 have been tested for the virus in the UK.
Today's announcement marks the most significant increase in the number of cases in the UK announced in one day.
This morning, health secretary Matt Hancock said the government would not rule out shutting down entire cities if the coronavirus outbreak worsens.
Mr Hancock was asked by the BBC whether the UK government may follow China's lead in isolating entire cities with large outbreaks.
He said the government would not rule it out and would consider all options available for dealing with a Covid-19 pandemic.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Graeme Souness issues bizarre rant about Paul Pogba ahead of Manchester United clash at Everton

Former Liverpool star Graeme Souness has issued a bizarre Paul Pogba rant ahead of Manchester United 's clash at Everton despite the French World Cup winner sitting out on the sidelines at the moment .
Souness is in the studio for Sky Sports as he analyses the Reds ' clash at Goodison Park and whilst most of the debate pre-match was positive on the club 's turnaround in form of late , the Scotsman could not stop himself laying into Pogba .
Fellow pundit and United legend Roy Keane brought up Pogba by talking about the potential impact that new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 26-year-old 's standing at the club .
But Souness took the Pogba tangent even further when he suggested that the playmaker 's time on the sidelines is more suspicious than an ongoing ankle problem which was re-aggravated in December .
Souness told Sky Sports : `` He ( Pogba ) played against someone ( and then got injured again ) .
`` Maybe Manchester United should be looking at the medical staff here at Goodison .
`` They got ( Andre ) Gomes back in a fraction of the time with what would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I know I 'm jumping in here and all the medics will be jumping up and down .
It 's just the cynic in me .
`` I see Paul Pogba dancing at a wedding and shooting hoops .
The cynic in me says he does n't want to be at United .
How can you not want to play for Man United ?
`` Someone give me the odds ( on him leaving ) . ''

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Former Liverpool star Graeme Souness has issued a bizarre Paul Pogba rant ahead of Manchester United 's clash at Everton despite the French World Cup winner sitting out on the sidelines at the moment.
Souness is in the studio for Sky Sports as he analyses the Reds' clash at Goodison Park and whilst most of the debate pre-match was positive on the club's turnaround in form of late, the Scotsman could not stop himself laying into Pogba.
Fellow pundit and United legend Roy Keane brought up Pogba by talking about the potential impact that new signing Bruno Fernandes might have on the 26-year-old's standing at the club.
But Souness took the Pogba tangent even further when he suggested that the playmaker's time on the sidelines is more suspicious than an ongoing ankle problem which was re-aggravated in December.
Souness told Sky Sports: "He (Pogba) played against someone (and then got injured again).
"Maybe Manchester United should be looking at the medical staff here at Goodison.
"They got (Andre) Gomes back in a fraction of the time with what would appear to be a far worse injury.
"I know I'm jumping in here and all the medics will be jumping up and down. It's just the cynic in me.
"I see Paul Pogba dancing at a wedding and shooting hoops. The cynic in me says he doesn't want to be at United. How can you not want to play for Man United?
"Someone give me the odds (on him leaving)."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Train passengers warned of 'major disruption' after Storm Jorge causes landslide on West Coast main

Train passengers warned of 'major disruption' after Storm Jorge causes landslide on West Coast main line

Train passengers are being warned of 'major 'disruption ' after Storm Jorge caused a landslide on the West Coast mainline .
The southbound line at Dutton Viaduct near Warrington has been closed while Network Rail carries out emergency repairs .
Network Rail bosses have warned the line is expected to be shut for several days , causing disruption along the West Coast main line , as engineers work 'round the clock ' to repair the damage .
Passengers are advised to check National Rail Enquiries or with their train operator to see how their journey will be affected .
Tim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s North West and Central region , said : `` Sorry to all passengers affected by this emergency line closure .
`` Safety is our priority and the seriousness of this landslip means we ’ ve had no choice but to close one line at Dutton Viaduct .
Our engineers will be working round the clock to make railway safe again for passengers .
`` I ’ d urge anyone travelling on the West Coast main line or in the Merseyside area to check before they travel over the next few days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I thank people for their patience while we work as hard as we can to get the railway open again . ''
The landslip will mean long-distance trains will be diverted through Manchester Piccadilly , meaning delays are expected at the station tomorrow .
On Sunday night the Manchester Piccadilly Twitter account posted : `` Disruption through central Manchester tomorrow ( mon ) .
`` Long-distance trains being diverted through the city as we repair a landslip at # WeaverJunction which has closed the West Coast main line . ''
A statement on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's website says : `` Due to a landslide at Weaver Junction near Runcorn , services between Crewe-Runcorn and Crewe - Warrington Bank Quay are expected to be severely disrupted tomorrow ( 02/02/20 ) .
`` Please check your journey before travelling . ''
The Met Office has confirmed last month was the wettest February on record .

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Train passengers are being warned of 'major 'disruption' after Storm Jorge caused a landslide on the West Coast mainline.
The southbound line at Dutton Viaduct near Warrington has been closed while Network Rail carries out emergency repairs.
Network Rail bosses have warned the line is expected to be shut for several days, causing disruption along the West Coast main line, as engineers work 'round the clock' to repair the damage.
Passengers are advised to check National Rail Enquiries or with their train operator to see how their journey will be affected.
Tim Shoveller, managing director for Network Rail’s North West and Central region, said: "Sorry to all passengers affected by this emergency line closure.
"Safety is our priority and the seriousness of this landslip means we’ve had no choice but to close one line at Dutton Viaduct. Our engineers will be working round the clock to make railway safe again for passengers.
⚠⚠ Major disruption to some journeys tomorrow ⚠⚠
West Coast main line will be shut south-bound for emergency repairs to a landslide beside Dutton Viaduct at #WeaverJunction nr Warrington
Check @nationalrailenq for latest @AvantiWestCoast @LNRailway pic.twitter.com/aln5OkcsKR — ManchesterPiccadilly (@NetworkRailMAN) March 1, 2020
"I’d urge anyone travelling on the West Coast main line or in the Merseyside area to check before they travel over the next few days as major disruption is expected.
"I thank people for their patience while we work as hard as we can to get the railway open again."
The landslip will mean long-distance trains will be diverted through Manchester Piccadilly , meaning delays are expected at the station tomorrow.
On Sunday night the Manchester Piccadilly Twitter account posted: "Disruption through central Manchester tomorrow (mon) .
"Long-distance trains being diverted through the city as we repair a landslip at #WeaverJunction which has closed the West Coast main line."
A statement on West Coast main line train operator Avanti's website says: "Due to a landslide at Weaver Junction near Runcorn, services between Crewe-Runcorn and Crewe - Warrington Bank Quay are expected to be severely disrupted tomorrow (02/02/20).
"Please check your journey before travelling."
The Met Office has confirmed last month was the wettest February on record.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Manchester United to battle Juventus for Serie A forward and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have joined Juventus in the race for Fiorentina forward Federico Chiesa , according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add some attacking reinforcements to his United squad in the summer transfer window , with a new winger high on his list .
Several talented widemen have already been touted with a move to Old Trafford and the latest name to be linked is the highly rated Chiesa .
The 22-year-old has emerged as one of Italy 's most promising prospects over the last two seasons and has already earned 17 caps for his country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his name this season and has proven himself to be a versatile forward , which has turned the heads of some of Europe 's biggest clubs .
According to TuttoSport , via SportWitness , United have recently become interested and the Italian is on their radar for a summer move .
However , it 's claimed United will have to fend of Serie A giants Juventus if they are to complete the transfer .
Elsewhere in United 's hunt for a winger , United expect to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League striker and friend of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Jan Aage Fjortoft .
Sancho has been enjoying another breathtaking season , with 17 goals and 18 assists to his name after just 33 games .
United have a long-standing interest in the England winger , formerly of Man City , and Fjortoft , who these days represents Norwegian media outlet Viasport , has said that insiders expect the deal to happen .
Sancho is keen on a return to England and he fits United ’ s transfer policy as a 19-year-old , hugely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being linked with Liverpool and Chelsea .

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Manchester United have joined Juventus in the race for Fiorentina forward Federico Chiesa, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add some attacking reinforcements to his United squad in the summer transfer window, with a new winger high on his list.
Several talented widemen have already been touted with a move to Old Trafford and the latest name to be linked is the highly rated Chiesa.
The 22-year-old has emerged as one of Italy's most promising prospects over the last two seasons and has already earned 17 caps for his country.
Chiesa has seven goals and five assists to his name this season and has proven himself to be a versatile forward, which has turned the heads of some of Europe's biggest clubs.
According to TuttoSport, via SportWitness, United have recently become interested and the Italian is on their radar for a summer move.
However, it's claimed United will have to fend of Serie A giants Juventus if they are to complete the transfer.
Elsewhere in United's hunt for a winger, United expect to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, according to former Premier League striker and friend of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Jan Aage Fjortoft.
Sancho has been enjoying another breathtaking season, with 17 goals and 18 assists to his name after just 33 games.
United have a long-standing interest in the England winger, formerly of Man City, and Fjortoft, who these days represents Norwegian media outlet Viasport, has said that insiders expect the deal to happen.
Sancho is keen on a return to England and he fits United’s transfer policy as a 19-year-old, hugely talented homegrown youngster, but is also being linked with Liverpool and Chelsea.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Conveyor belt bath time and caravan holidays - what life is like for Manchester mum with NINE childr

Conveyor belt bath time and caravan holidays - what life is like for Manchester mum with NINE children

Fifty years ago people would n't have batted an eyelid at families with lots of children .
It was pretty much the norm for children to share their bedroom with one or more siblings .
These days that 's no longer the case , with high childcare costs and couples with both parents working making it too tricky for families to expand .
But there are still some large families who manage to make things work - including Manchester mum Claire Ambrose , who has a whopping NINE children .
Now 38 she was just 17 when she had her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tragically stillborn at six months into her pregnancy .
At 19 she welcomed her twin girls Jessica and Leah , who are now that age themselves - Jessica being the first to move out of the family 's home in Failsworth to live with her boyfriend .
After separating from their dad shortly after they were born , Claire raised the twins alone until meeting partner Chris Boyle , with whom she 's had seven more children - four boys and three girls .
There 's Alex , 14 ; Alicia , 13 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine ; Marissa , eight ; Leo , six and the youngest , four-year-old Tommy .
It 's the love of that 'baby phase ' that has kept Claire yearning for more and if it was n't for a breast cancer diagnosis in December - and the treatment she 's now having - she admits she would probably have had more .
Despite the anxiety that followed her stillbirth and the premature arrival of her twins , who came five weeks early , her pregnancies were straightforward , with just the usual morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on having so many , '' said Claire .
`` But we did n't stop it either .
We were quite laid back really and the children always asked me to have another one too .
`` I loved getting a bump and feeling movements .
It was probably a bit of enjoying pregnancy and that baby , baby stage .
`` I think as soon as the youngest starts to walk and talk and is able to answer back , that 's when I want another baby - one who ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would like another girl , because my youngest girl is now eight , but I ca n't because of the health problems . ''
When it comes to managing such a big household , Claire - whose shortest labour was with Alicia , who was born at home just 15 minutes after she started with contractions - says it 's all about being organised .
It 's a typical weekday when we visit the family 's neatly kept three-storey , four-bed town house and by the time the kids get home from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uniform hung on the back of the living room door ready to go .
Three loads of washing are usually done each day - the children bring their dirty washing downstairs and separate it into darks , lights and colours .
At least that 's the idea anyway .
`` They 're quite good at helping out really , '' she said .
`` The older boys might just chuck it down but generally they all do their bit .
If the washer breaks , which can happen a lot , I just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to work as a team or else it just does n't work .
Sunday is the day when we pull everything out and do a big clean and it 's the day we get the homework done too .
`` Creative homework is the worst , it does get a bit messy and I 've had to ask another mum for help carrying things to school before now if it 's been a big project they 've had to make . ''
She says bath time is 'like a conveyor belt ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to jump in either the bath or the shower .
`` I 'll run the bath for one and then when one is in the bath another will get in the shower and it 'll just carry on like that until they 're all done , '' said Claire .
She helps things run smoothly by making sure each of the children has a full set of uniform to last the whole week - so the younger ones will have five polo shirts , jumpers and trousers washed and ironed ready for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though .
With £50 each on a pair on school shoes , the footwear bill for the seven school aged children amounts to £350 alone , and that 's if one pair lasts the year .
She 's savvy with money though and saves wherever she can - making the most of sales , offers and cashback sites .
Now unable to work since her cancer diagnosis , Claire has done part-time jobs around the children whenever she could - most recently at McBrides Cleaning last year - and Chris works full time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The child benefit cap , which means families can now only claim it for up two children , was n't brought in until after her children were born so Claire gets £102 a week for the youngest seven .
On top of that she gets £325 a week in child tax credit .
But with bills including the £750 a month rent , nearly £200 a month for gas and electric and £80 for council tax , as well as the weekly £200 food shop , there 's little spare for luxuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in one lot either , because there 's nowhere to store it all .
They 'll easily go though 40 pints of milk a week , six boxes of cereal and endless toilet rolls .
`` I 'll buy a pack of 12 toilet rolls about every three days and put four in each bathroom , '' said Claire , `` but almost daily you 'll get someone shouting from the toilet that they need one .
We 've had to run out to the corner shop while they 're still on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The children do n't go without , they have smart clothes , consoles and tablets like most kids , but Claire says such big items are always for their birthday or Christmas .
The four boys share one bedroom , the three youngest girls in another and twin Leah now has her own room .
They 've never taken them abroad and any family holiday is usually spent in a caravan at a Haven site .
With so many children , it would n't be worth risking a fine for a cheaper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all too aware of the judgements people make about big families , and is keen to change that stigma .
`` There are people I know who don ’ t work because they don ’ t want to , they 're too lazy or whatever , '' said Claire .
`` I could afford the kids when I had them .
We had Chris bringing a wage in too , but even now I still want to be able to give my kids as much as I can .
`` And I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you want money you have to earn it .
`` There is slot of stigma that people have children for the benefits - and if they are capable of working and choose not to then fair enough .
`` Don ’ t get me wrong , I love being home with my kids , but I know that if I ’ m ever going to be able to take them abroad on holiday , or give them nice things , I ’ m going to have to work for it .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' She added : `` With regards to the benefit cap in respect of more than two kids , then yes in some ways why have them all if you can ’ t pay for them and you ’ re not willing to go and get a job .
But it ’ s a bit unfair to bring the rule in and cap all big families if there are circumstances that get in the way of them working . ''
Claire has n't had much external support apart from that of her own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more when she was younger , before she had health problems of her own .
Her dad died when she was 17 and her only sibling , brother Anthony , lives in America .
She does n't mind the light-hearted jokes aimed at big families - she 's well used to hearing the old 'have you not got a telly in your house ? '
But it 's the more personal comments that are harder to stomach .
`` The comments do hurt sometimes , '' she said .
`` You do get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the kids are scruffy or the house is disgusting or that I smoke , drink , or take drugs , but to be honest I clean my house daily .
`` I don ’ t smoke , I certainly don ’ t go drugs and I had my first glass of wine since Christmas last weekend as a mini celebration for being able to lie on my side again after my op - and that was won on a raffle .
`` I rarely go out .
I don ’ t have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather it went on my kids .
Things in my house like new carpets I get off pay weekly companies .
`` I don ’ t have the money to pay for expenses like that in full .
But I want my kids to have a nice home .
I don ’ t spoil them , they don ’ t get new clothes every weekend , or lots of treats , or money for nothing .
`` On their birthdays they get to pick what they want for tea , like McDonald 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off vouchers .
I do my best .
`` They might not be as lucky as some kids and get as much as some kids , but they never complain .
I always try and make them appreciate what they have got and tell them there are children out there who have a lot less .
`` They also are lucky enough to have brothers and sisters who will always be there for them to talk to and keep each other company .
`` If they ask why they can ’ t go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ silly like , 'there isn ’ t an aeroplane big enough for us all ' , or 'mummy doesn ’ t have enough pennies yet , but one day ' .
`` I also try and take them on free days out to places like Heaton Park or Blackpool .
It doesn ’ t have to cost an arm and leg , money doesn ’ t have to be wasted on arcades , mine will be happy playing on the beach for hours and having an ice cream . ''
Claire and Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says they remain good friends and he will be there for the children as much as he can .
For now she needs to concentrate on her breast cancer treatment and recovery to hopefully give her many more years to enjoy her big brood .
After a successful mastectomy and reconstruction , she 's now on breast cancer drug Tamoxifen and will soon begin three to four weeks of radiotherapy .
But she remains positive - for her own future and that of her kids .
`` I 'd like to think that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t have an issue with us being a big family and the kids are highly thought of in school , '' she said .
`` There are always going to be some comments but I do n't regret anything about having a big family .
When one of them is away the others will all miss them .
`` There 's something special about being a big family and I would n't ever change that . ''
Have you got a big family ?
Do you know a Manchester family with more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know in the comments , share the details on our Manchester Family Facebook page , or email emma.gill @ trinitymirror.com

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Fifty years ago people wouldn't have batted an eyelid at families with lots of children.
It was pretty much the norm for children to share their bedroom with one or more siblings.
These days that's no longer the case, with high childcare costs and couples with both parents working making it too tricky for families to expand.
But there are still some large families who manage to make things work - including Manchester mum Claire Ambrose, who has a whopping NINE children.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Now 38 she was just 17 when she had her first baby Jake, but he was tragically stillborn at six months into her pregnancy.
At 19 she welcomed her twin girls Jessica and Leah, who are now that age themselves - Jessica being the first to move out of the family's home in Failsworth to live with her boyfriend.
After separating from their dad shortly after they were born, Claire raised the twins alone until meeting partner Chris Boyle, with whom she's had seven more children - four boys and three girls.
There's Alex, 14; Alicia, 13; Kayleigh, 12; Lewis, nine; Marissa, eight; Leo, six and the youngest, four-year-old Tommy.
It's the love of that 'baby phase' that has kept Claire yearning for more and if it wasn't for a breast cancer diagnosis in December - and the treatment she's now having - she admits she would probably have had more.
Despite the anxiety that followed her stillbirth and the premature arrival of her twins, who came five weeks early, her pregnancies were straightforward, with just the usual morning sickness.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"We didn't plan on having so many," said Claire. "But we didn't stop it either. We were quite laid back really and the children always asked me to have another one too.
"I loved getting a bump and feeling movements. It was probably a bit of enjoying pregnancy and that baby, baby stage.
"I think as soon as the youngest starts to walk and talk and is able to answer back, that's when I want another baby - one who can't answer back" she laughed.
"I would like another girl, because my youngest girl is now eight, but I can't because of the health problems."
When it comes to managing such a big household, Claire - whose shortest labour was with Alicia, who was born at home just 15 minutes after she started with contractions - says it's all about being organised.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
It's a typical weekday when we visit the family's neatly kept three-storey, four-bed town house and by the time the kids get home from school, she's got tomorrow's uniform hung on the back of the living room door ready to go.
Three loads of washing are usually done each day - the children bring their dirty washing downstairs and separate it into darks, lights and colours. At least that's the idea anyway.
"They're quite good at helping out really," she said. "The older boys might just chuck it down but generally they all do their bit. If the washer breaks, which can happen a lot, I just want to cry.
"We do have to work as a team or else it just doesn't work. Sunday is the day when we pull everything out and do a big clean and it's the day we get the homework done too.
"Creative homework is the worst, it does get a bit messy and I've had to ask another mum for help carrying things to school before now if it's been a big project they've had to make."
She says bath time is 'like a conveyor belt' with the kids taking it in turns to jump in either the bath or the shower.
"I'll run the bath for one and then when one is in the bath another will get in the shower and it'll just carry on like that until they're all done," said Claire.
She helps things run smoothly by making sure each of the children has a full set of uniform to last the whole week - so the younger ones will have five polo shirts, jumpers and trousers washed and ironed ready for a Monday.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
It comes at a cost though. With £50 each on a pair on school shoes, the footwear bill for the seven school aged children amounts to £350 alone, and that's if one pair lasts the year.
She's savvy with money though and saves wherever she can - making the most of sales, offers and cashback sites.
Now unable to work since her cancer diagnosis, Claire has done part-time jobs around the children whenever she could - most recently at McBrides Cleaning last year - and Chris works full time manufacturing frames at Shepley Windows in Dukinfield.
The child tax credit cap, which means families can now only claim it for up two children, wasn't brought in until after her children were born, so Claire gets £325 a week from that.
On top of that she gets £102 a week child benefit for the youngest seven.
But with bills including the £750 a month rent, nearly £200 a month for gas and electric and £80 for council tax, as well as the weekly £200 food shop, there's little spare for luxuries.
She can't do the shopping in one lot either, because there's nowhere to store it all.
They'll easily go though 40 pints of milk a week, six boxes of cereal and endless toilet rolls.
"I'll buy a pack of 12 toilet rolls about every three days and put four in each bathroom," said Claire, "but almost daily you'll get someone shouting from the toilet that they need one. We've had to run out to the corner shop while they're still on the toilet before now," she laughed.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
The children don't go without, they have smart clothes, consoles and tablets like most kids, but Claire says such big items are always for their birthday or Christmas.
The four boys share one bedroom, the three youngest girls in another and twin Leah now has her own room.
They've never taken them abroad and any family holiday is usually spent in a caravan at a Haven site. With so many children, it wouldn't be worth risking a fine for a cheaper holiday in term time.
Claire is all too aware of the judgements people make about big families, and is keen to change that stigma.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"There are people I know who don’t work because they don’t want to, they're too lazy or whatever," said Claire. "I could afford the kids when I had them. We had Chris bringing a wage in too, but even now I still want to be able to give my kids as much as I can.
"And I have tried to teach the kids that if you want money you have to earn it.
"There is slot of stigma that people have children for the benefits - and if they are capable of working and choose not to then fair enough.
"Don’t get me wrong, I love being home with my kids, but I know that if I’m ever going to be able to take them abroad on holiday, or give them nice things, I’m going to have to work for it. I’m not scared of doing that."
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She added: "With regards to the benefit cap in respect of more than two kids, then yes in some ways why have them all if you can’t pay for them and you’re not willing to go and get a job. But it’s a bit unfair to bring the rule in and cap all big families if there are circumstances that get in the way of them working."
Claire hasn't had much external support apart from that of her own mum, who was able to help more when she was younger, before she had health problems of her own. Her dad died when she was 17 and her only sibling, brother Anthony, lives in America.
She doesn't mind the light-hearted jokes aimed at big families - she's well used to hearing the old 'have you not got a telly in your house?' But it's the more personal comments that are harder to stomach.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"The comments do hurt sometimes," she said. "You do get comments where they say that I bet the kids are scruffy or the house is disgusting or that I smoke, drink, or take drugs, but to be honest I clean my house daily.
"I don’t smoke, I certainly don’t go drugs and I had my first glass of wine since Christmas last weekend as a mini celebration for being able to lie on my side again after my op - and that was won on a raffle.
"I rarely go out. I don’t have the money to waste. I’d rather it went on my kids. Things in my house like new carpets I get off pay weekly companies.
"I don’t have the money to pay for expenses like that in full. But I want my kids to have a nice home. I don’t spoil them, they don’t get new clothes every weekend, or lots of treats, or money for nothing.
"On their birthdays they get to pick what they want for tea, like McDonald's or KFC and again I use money off vouchers. I do my best.
"They might not be as lucky as some kids and get as much as some kids, but they never complain. I always try and make them appreciate what they have got and tell them there are children out there who have a lot less.
"They also are lucky enough to have brothers and sisters who will always be there for them to talk to and keep each other company.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"If they ask why they can’t go on a plane, I reply something silly like, 'there isn’t an aeroplane big enough for us all', or 'mummy doesn’t have enough pennies yet, but one day'.
"I also try and take them on free days out to places like Heaton Park or Blackpool. It doesn’t have to cost an arm and leg, money doesn’t have to be wasted on arcades, mine will be happy playing on the beach for hours and having an ice cream."
Claire and Chris recently decided to separate, but she says they remain good friends and he will be there for the children as much as he can.
For now she needs to concentrate on her breast cancer treatment and recovery to hopefully give her many more years to enjoy her big brood.
After a successful mastectomy and reconstruction, she's now on breast cancer drug Tamoxifen and will soon begin three to four weeks of radiotherapy.
But she remains positive - for her own future and that of her kids.
"I'd like to think that the people that know us personally don’t have an issue with us being a big family and the kids are highly thought of in school," she said.
"There are always going to be some comments but I don't regret anything about having a big family. When one of them is away the others will all miss them.
"There's something special about being a big family and I wouldn't ever change that."
Have you got a big family? Do you know a Manchester family with more than nine young children? Let us know in the comments, share the details on our Manchester Family Facebook page, or email emma.gill@trinitymirror.com