themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-13--Chelsea player Pulisic praises Man United target Sancho

Former Borussia Dortmund star Christian Pulisic has praised Jadon Sancho amid interest from Manchester United in the England international .
United have been tracking the 20-year-old and remain intent on bringing him to Old Trafford .
United are pressing ahead with plans to sign three players this summer despite uncertainty surrounding the summer market and are confident of outbidding any competitor for the Dortmund winger .
Chelsea attacker Pulisic believes Sancho has excelled in the Bundesliga after being given the opportunity to showcase his talents by the Westfalenstadion club .
`` It 's one of the big reasons why I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very young , '' Pulisic told Sky Sports .
`` I think they ( Dortmund ) give younger players opportunities and it 's a great club to go and develop .
`` He ( Sancho ) was given an opportunity , just like I was , at a very high level , and they show you right away that they trust you and they 're going to give an equal opportunity to all the players .
`` He 's done an amazing job since he came in and has obviously shown what abilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United have deemed Sancho , Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham as still attainable this calendar year even though the world health crisis is expected to have a seismic impact on the football marketplace .
Grealish and Sancho are both happy at the prospect of joining United and the club has an annual preference for at least three new arrivals , with Bellingham viewed as a possible potential investment in the vein of Diogo Dalot and Daniel James .

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Former Borussia Dortmund star Christian Pulisic has praised Jadon Sancho amid interest from Manchester United in the England international.
United have been tracking the 20-year-old and remain intent on bringing him to Old Trafford. United are pressing ahead with plans to sign three players this summer despite uncertainty surrounding the summer market and are confident of outbidding any competitor for the Dortmund winger.
Chelsea attacker Pulisic believes Sancho has excelled in the Bundesliga after being given the opportunity to showcase his talents by the Westfalenstadion club.
"It's one of the big reasons why I was really drawn there when I was very young," Pulisic told Sky Sports. "I think they (Dortmund) give younger players opportunities and it's a great club to go and develop.
"He (Sancho) was given an opportunity, just like I was, at a very high level, and they show you right away that they trust you and they're going to give an equal opportunity to all the players.
"He's done an amazing job since he came in and has obviously shown what abilities he has."
The MEN understands United have deemed Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham as still attainable this calendar year even though the world health crisis is expected to have a seismic impact on the football marketplace.
Grealish and Sancho are both happy at the prospect of joining United and the club has an annual preference for at least three new arrivals, with Bellingham viewed as a possible potential investment in the vein of Diogo Dalot and Daniel James.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-13--James confident of Manchester United title challenge next season

Daniel James believes that , when all their injured stars have returned to action , Manchester United will be Premier League title contenders next season .
United were in fine form before football was suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak , after going 11 games undefeated , with a top-four finish in the league and Champions League qualification looking promising .
While new signing Bruno Fernandes was a big reason for the upturn in form , United still managed to do it without the likes of Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba , who have spent months on the sidelines with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ title since 2013 but James believes next season could see them mount a serious challenge .
`` I think next season is obviously massive for us , we ’ ve had quite a few boys injured , a few long-term obviously at different times , Marcus [ Rashford ] , Paul [ Pogba ] and yourself , '' the Welshman told teammate Scott McTominay in an episode of The Huddle .
`` I think once we get them all back and everyone is back together , I think with the rotation of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance of challenging for that title next season . ''
McTominay agrees with the notion but has also explained what the team must do in order to make the big improvement and catch up to frontrunners Liverpool and Manchester City .
`` It ’ s easy to say we want to do this and we want to do that and I feel like we do a lot of talking and different people asking , I know the expectation at Man United and the expectation every player has in the squad is to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like we just have to keep our feet on the ground , '' McTominay replied .
`` Take it game-by-game next year and see where it gets you .
Everybody ’ s ambition has to be to win trophies , we ’ re at Manchester United and ever since I ’ ve come in to the first team that demand for winning football matches is understood by every single player and it ’ s just been results that have let us down every now and again .
We have to be extremely consistent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s definitely exciting times and obviously we ’ re just going to wait and see how next season will pan out once this one 's done .
We don ’ t know timeframes , we don ’ t know any dates or fixtures which have been arranged , we just have to wait . ''

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Daniel James believes that, when all their injured stars have returned to action, Manchester United will be Premier League title contenders next season.
United were in fine form before football was suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, after going 11 games undefeated, with a top-four finish in the league and Champions League qualification looking promising.
While new signing Bruno Fernandes was a big reason for the upturn in form, United still managed to do it without the likes of Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba, who have spent months on the sidelines with injury.
United haven't won the title since 2013 but James believes next season could see them mount a serious challenge.
"I think next season is obviously massive for us, we’ve had quite a few boys injured, a few long-term obviously at different times, Marcus [Rashford], Paul [Pogba] and yourself," the Welshman told teammate Scott McTominay in an episode of The Huddle.
"I think once we get them all back and everyone is back together, I think with the rotation of the squad we’ve got a great chance of challenging for that title next season."
McTominay agrees with the notion but has also explained what the team must do in order to make the big improvement and catch up to frontrunners Liverpool and Manchester City.
"It’s easy to say we want to do this and we want to do that and I feel like we do a lot of talking and different people asking, I know the expectation at Man United and the expectation every player has in the squad is to go and win a title but I feel like we just have to keep our feet on the ground," McTominay replied.
"Take it game-by-game next year and see where it gets you. Everybody’s ambition has to be to win trophies, we’re at Manchester United and ever since I’ve come in to the first team that demand for winning football matches is understood by every single player and it’s just been results that have let us down every now and again. We have to be extremely consistent.
"So I think it’s definitely exciting times and obviously we’re just going to wait and see how next season will pan out once this one's done. We don’t know timeframes, we don’t know any dates or fixtures which have been arranged, we just have to wait."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-13--Robber wielding 'two-foot long rusty machete' caught out during shop heist

A desperate robber who went into a convenience store with a 'fearsome ' machete was recognised by a staff member - because they 'd been to college together .
Jamie Tait , 23 , has been jailed for four years after he robbed a Spar store on Hollin Lane , Middleton .
Tait said he had recently split up with his girlfriend , lost his job , fallen out with members of his family and had lost his benefits .
Minshull Street Crown Court heard that at around 9pm on January 27 , Tait went into the store , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They noticed Tait enter wearing a bandana covering his face .
One staff member asked him to take if off , prosecutor Simon Barrett said .
Tait then produced a 'two-foot long rusty machete ' , which had been stuffed under his coat .
He started 'waving ' the machete around and told the staff to open the till .
They did n't and Tait climbed over the counter .
As he did , his bandana slipped and his face was exposed .
One of the workers recognised Tait as someone she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members of staff then went into a store room .
Tait left with around £80-worth of alcohol .
The worker was able to tell police the robber 's name and they went to his home where the stolen alcohol was recovered .
When interviewed by police , Tait said he had recently split from his girlfriend , he had lost his job , that he had 'fallen out ' with his mother and grandmother - and that he 'd lost his benefits .
He apologised for his behaviour .
Defending , Adam Roxborough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ebb in his life ' at the time , and that his circumstances affected his mental health .
`` He did n't know what to do , '' Mr Roxborough said .
Mr Roxborough said Tait wants to take part in a 'reparation scheme ' with his victims .
Sentencing , Judge John Potter told Tait : `` The effect of that behaviour by you on those in the store is easy to imagine .
`` They were frightened by what you were doing , having armed yourself with that fearsome weapon .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cardinal Mews , Middleton , his mental health difficulties provided 'absolutely no excuse ' for his behaviour .

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A desperate robber who went into a convenience store with a 'fearsome' machete was recognised by a staff member - because they'd been to college together.
Jamie Tait, 23, has been jailed for four years after he robbed a Spar store on Hollin Lane, Middleton.
Tait said he had recently split up with his girlfriend, lost his job, fallen out with members of his family and had lost his benefits.
Minshull Street Crown Court heard that at around 9pm on January 27, Tait went into the store, where three members of staff were on duty.
They noticed Tait enter wearing a bandana covering his face. One staff member asked him to take if off, prosecutor Simon Barrett said.
Tait then produced a 'two-foot long rusty machete', which had been stuffed under his coat.
He started 'waving' the machete around and told the staff to open the till.
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They didn't and Tait climbed over the counter.
As he did, his bandana slipped and his face was exposed.
One of the workers recognised Tait as someone she had previously attended college with.
The members of staff then went into a store room. Tait left with around £80-worth of alcohol.
The worker was able to tell police the robber's name and they went to his home where the stolen alcohol was recovered.
When interviewed by police, Tait said he had recently split from his girlfriend, he had lost his job, that he had 'fallen out' with his mother and grandmother - and that he'd lost his benefits.
He apologised for his behaviour.
Defending, Adam Roxborough said Tait was 'at a very low ebb in his life' at the time, and that his circumstances affected his mental health.
"He didn't know what to do," Mr Roxborough said.
"He took a poor choice."
Mr Roxborough said Tait wants to take part in a 'reparation scheme' with his victims.
Sentencing, Judge John Potter told Tait: "The effect of that behaviour by you on those in the store is easy to imagine.
"They were frightened by what you were doing, having armed yourself with that fearsome weapon."
Judge Potter told Tait, of Cardinal Mews, Middleton, his mental health difficulties provided 'absolutely no excuse' for his behaviour.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-13--Conte lifts lid on Mourinho row during Chelsea vs Man Utd fixture

Ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has opened up on his disagreement with former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho .
The Italian exchanged words with Mourinho on the touchline after Chelsea recorded a 4-0 win over United in 2016 , with the then United manager accusing Conte of attempting to 'humiliate ' him by geeing up the Stamford Bridge crowd in the closing stages of the match .
The win was crucial to Chelsea 's title win that season , according to Conte , and his celebrations were simply a reflection of that , he claimed in an interview with Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my job in an intense way !
`` Sometimes I show my passion and I want to share my happiness with the fans .
I had an amazing relationship with Chelsea fans .
`` That game was important for us because when you win 4-0 against a top team it ’ s a boost because we understood very well that we could fight to win the league .
`` This game gave us confidence and belief in ourselves and we created a fantastic relationship with our fans . ''
Conte revealed that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pastures new , have since made up .
“ He [ Conte ] stretched out , I stretched , we got bored [ arguing ] , '' the Inter Milan boss said .
“ After the game here in Manchester , I invited him to come to my office .
We talked , nothing ’ s wrong .
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Ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has opened up on his disagreement with former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.
The Italian exchanged words with Mourinho on the touchline after Chelsea recorded a 4-0 win over United in 2016, with the then United manager accusing Conte of attempting to 'humiliate' him by geeing up the Stamford Bridge crowd in the closing stages of the match.
The win was crucial to Chelsea's title win that season, according to Conte, and his celebrations were simply a reflection of that, he claimed in an interview with Sky Sports.
He said: "I live my job in an intense way!
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"Sometimes I show my passion and I want to share my happiness with the fans. I had an amazing relationship with Chelsea fans.
"That game was important for us because when you win 4-0 against a top team it’s a boost because we understood very well that we could fight to win the league.
"This game gave us confidence and belief in ourselves and we created a fantastic relationship with our fans."
Conte revealed that the two, having both moved on to pastures new, have since made up.
“He [Conte] stretched out, I stretched, we got bored [arguing]," the Inter Milan boss said.
“After the game here in Manchester, I invited him to come to my office. We talked, nothing’s wrong.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-13--Man City 2012 title winners compared to Pellegrini and Guardiola sides

Today marks the eighth anniversary of when Sergio Aguero ’ s 94th-minute goal won Manchester City their first Premier League title in the most dramatic of circumstances .
Some believe it to be the most important moment in the making of the modern City , breaking the seal at a time when many still wondered whether the ambitious project could really challenge Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s Manchester United .
But how does that 2011/12 team compare to the other two title-winning teams of Manuel Pellegrini in 2013/14 and Pep Guardiola in 2017/18 and 2018/19 ?
Here , we take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s seminal year holds up against subsequent City successes .
Mancini was hired to bring success to the Etihad .
His style of football was about defensive sturdiness first and foremost , following the classic Italian methodology of building from the foundations .
His team were often good to watch and indeed scored 93 league goals in 2011/12 , but that is the lowest total of any of City ’ s four title-winning seasons .
City looked to suffocate with possession , deploying a narrow 4-4-2 formation that was built on a solid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a tendency to pick Nigel de Jong alongside Barry for big games to make things more compact .
But more often , David Silva and Samir Nasri came off the flanks to create with Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure , with Mario Balotelli ahead of those four .
That first title was always going to be the hardest and so Mancini deserves huge credit for getting his organisational football to meld with some brilliant creative players .
Pellegrini ’ s side were far more openly attacking , playing in an expansive and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pummeling the flanks , in direct opposition to the narrowness under Mancini .
Jesus Navas was prominent on the right , but again it was Toure and Silva who led the creative side of things .
New additions James Milner and Fernandinho had the defensive clout to provide greater freedom for Pellegrini to continue the fast-paced attacking football he had deployed at Villarreal .
City won the league scoring more goals ( 102 ) than Mancini ’ s team but winning fewer points ( 86 ) , reflecting the strangeness of that 2013/14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the league at any point until the penultimate round , with Liverpool widely expected to lift the title until Steven Gerrard ’ s infamous slip .
Pellegrini ’ s wing-focused system often became unstuck against more tactically astute sides .
His hands-off , big-picture approach eventually may have led to his downfall .
Finally , there ’ s Guardiola ’ s City , who played scintillating football in their two title-winning years with focus on extremely organised possession tactics that built carefully into the box .
The archetypal City goal was a tap-in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silva and Kevin De Bruyne working in tandem in attacking midfield .
There is far more to it than that , however , and historians will look back on the current era as one of the all-time great tactical achievements .
From using inverted full-backs to deploying a high line and high press with more aggression than we ’ ve ever seen in England , Guardiola ’ s genius has reshaped City from top to bottom .
His philosophy provides a blueprint for subsequent managers to follow for the next ten years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no doubt which of City ’ s title-winners are the most impressive .
Guardiola ’ s City is also the best of the three stylistically , and while Pellegrini played more attacking football , Mancini ’ s organisation made for a better team of those two .

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Today marks the eighth anniversary of when Sergio Aguero’s 94th-minute goal won Manchester City their first Premier League title in the most dramatic of circumstances.
Some believe it to be the most important moment in the making of the modern City, breaking the seal at a time when many still wondered whether the ambitious project could really challenge Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United.
But how does that 2011/12 team compare to the other two title-winning teams of Manuel Pellegrini in 2013/14 and Pep Guardiola in 2017/18 and 2018/19?
Here, we take a look at whether Roberto Mancini’s seminal year holds up against subsequent City successes.
Mancini was hired to bring success to the Etihad. His style of football was about defensive sturdiness first and foremost, following the classic Italian methodology of building from the foundations.
His team were often good to watch and indeed scored 93 league goals in 2011/12, but that is the lowest total of any of City’s four title-winning seasons. City looked to suffocate with possession, deploying a narrow 4-4-2 formation that was built on a solid and conservative back four, while Mancini had a tendency to pick Nigel de Jong alongside Barry for big games to make things more compact.
But more often, David Silva and Samir Nasri came off the flanks to create with Sergio Aguero and Yaya Toure, with Mario Balotelli ahead of those four.
(Image: Ed Garvey/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
That first title was always going to be the hardest and so Mancini deserves huge credit for getting his organisational football to meld with some brilliant creative players.
Pellegrini’s side were far more openly attacking, playing in an expansive and aggressive 4-2-3-1 system that focused heavily on pummeling the flanks, in direct opposition to the narrowness under Mancini.
Jesus Navas was prominent on the right, but again it was Toure and Silva who led the creative side of things. New additions James Milner and Fernandinho had the defensive clout to provide greater freedom for Pellegrini to continue the fast-paced attacking football he had deployed at Villarreal.
City won the league scoring more goals (102) than Mancini’s team but winning fewer points (86), reflecting the strangeness of that 2013/14 campaign. City were not top of the league at any point until the penultimate round, with Liverpool widely expected to lift the title until Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip.
Pellegrini’s wing-focused system often became unstuck against more tactically astute sides. His hands-off, big-picture approach eventually may have led to his downfall.
Finally, there’s Guardiola’s City, who played scintillating football in their two title-winning years with focus on extremely organised possession tactics that built carefully into the box. The archetypal City goal was a tap-in at the far post, created by Silva and Kevin De Bruyne working in tandem in attacking midfield.
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There is far more to it than that, however, and historians will look back on the current era as one of the all-time great tactical achievements. From using inverted full-backs to deploying a high line and high press with more aggression than we’ve ever seen in England, Guardiola’s genius has reshaped City from top to bottom.
His philosophy provides a blueprint for subsequent managers to follow for the next ten years, and for that reason alone there is no doubt which of City’s title-winners are the most impressive.
Guardiola’s City is also the best of the three stylistically, and while Pellegrini played more attacking football, Mancini’s organisation made for a better team of those two.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-13--Woman, 39, stabbed and police searches underway for a woman who 'fled the scene'

A major police investigation is underway after a woman was stabbed .
Police are currently searching an area of Tyldesley in Wigan for a woman said to have 'fled the scene ' before emergency services arrived .
The victim , a 39-year-old woman , was taken to hospital for treatment , police confirmed .
There 's been no comment from Greater Manchester Police as to her condition .
Police were called to Elliott Street in Tyldesley at 4.10pm on Wednesday .
It followed reports that a woman had been stabbed .
Images from the scene showed ambulances nearby and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's not known whether the air ambulance took the woman to hospital or a normal ambulance .
No arrests have been made as yet , GMP said .
School Street has been cordoned off .
In a statement , GMP said : `` Shortly after 4.10pm today , Wednesday , police were called to reports that a woman had been stabbed on Elliott Street in Tyldesley .
`` Officers are in attendance and a 39-year-old woman has been taken to hospital for treatment .
`` Police are actively searching the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prior to police arrival .
`` No arrests have currently been made .
The woman police are searching for has n't been described .
The force , however , did issue an appeal for witnesses .
A nyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 1696 of 13/05/20 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A major police investigation is underway after a woman was stabbed.
Police are currently searching an area of Tyldesley in Wigan for a woman said to have 'fled the scene' before emergency services arrived.
The victim, a 39-year-old woman, was taken to hospital for treatment, police confirmed.
There's been no comment from Greater Manchester Police as to her condition.
Police were called to Elliott Street in Tyldesley at 4.10pm on Wednesday.
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It followed reports that a woman had been stabbed.
Images from the scene showed ambulances nearby and the air ambulance landed close to the scene.
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It's not known whether the air ambulance took the woman to hospital or a normal ambulance.
No arrests have been made as yet, GMP said.
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School Street has been cordoned off.
In a statement, GMP said: "Shortly after 4.10pm today, Wednesday, police were called to reports that a woman had been stabbed on Elliott Street in Tyldesley.
"Officers are in attendance and a 39-year-old woman has been taken to hospital for treatment.
(Image: Alan Davies)
"Police are actively searching the area for a woman who fled the scene prior to police arrival.
"No arrests have currently been made.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
The woman police are searching for hasn't been described.
The area involved surrounds St George's Church.
The force, however, did issue an appeal for witnesses.
A nyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 1696 of 13/05/20 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-13--Police search for 'high risk' missing girl, 15, who has 'scratches on face'

Police have released a photo of a 15-year-old girl who has gone missing .
Brooker Cowen is believed to be @ @ @ @ @ the appeal posted on Greater Manchester Police Whitefield 's Faceook page .
The teenager is @ @ @ @ @ and 'vulnerable ' .
Police said she is 5ft 2 in , medium build , @ @ @ @ @ hair .
She is also said to have scratches on her face .
`` She @ @ @ @ @ to be in Prestwich .
`` She is described as 5 feet 2 in height @ @ @ @ @ brown hair messy and she has scratches on her face .
`` If seen please @ @ @ @ @ quote log : 1116 of 13/05/20 ''

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Police have released a photo of a 15-year-old girl who has gone missing.
Brooker Cowen is believed to be in Prestwich, according to the appeal posted on Greater Manchester Police Whitefield's Faceook page.
The teenager is described as 'high risk' and 'vulnerable'.
Police said she is 5ft 2 in, medium build, with long brown, messy hair.
She is also said to have scratches on her face.
A spokesman for GMP Whitefield tweeted: "High Risk missing Brooker Cowen aged 15 years.
"She is vulnerable and is believed to be in Prestwich.
"She is described as 5 feet 2 in height, medium build, long brown hair messy and she has scratches on her face.
"If seen please call Police on 101 and quote log: 1116 of 13/05/20"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-13--Pensioner takes down NHS sign after 'locals complain it lowered tone of area'

A banner supporting the NHS and key workers was taken down after its owner claimed local residents complained about it .
83-year-old Hilda Uren , who lives in Burnage , had hung the sign up outside the window of her home a few weeks ago but says she was asked to take it down this morning ( May 13 ) .
She says she was told by her housing provider that residents had complained about the sign , which said ‘ Test , test , PPE .
Keep all workers virus free ’ .
“ I was told by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few people because they said the banner lowers the tone of the area , ” Hilda told the Manchester Evening News .
“ I was shocked and upset when I was told .
`` Everyone in this building has had help from the NHS at some time , but they seem to have forgotten that.
” Hilda took the sign down today because she said she did n't want to cause any upset , but has since posted about it on social media .
In the original post , Hilda said she had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'support of all the workers at risk during this pandemic ' .
Read more of today 's top stories here She says she has lived at the property on Burnage Lane for 14 years and never had any problems before .
“ I ’ ve put a flag out for St. George ’ s day and a Manchester City flag when it ’ s a Cup final , and never had any issue with that , ” she said .
“ I ’ m not a person that anybody would really have reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not anyway.
” The banner was designed by Hilda ’ s daughter Bernie who lives in Whalley Range and is a self-employed painter and decorator .
“ She has had a sign outside of her home since the beginning of the lockdown and received a great response from people telling her how good it was , ” Hilda added .
“ She ’ s done signs for others and did this one for me too .
But the neighbours obviously don ’ t think it ’ s very nice , so what can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hilda had put the banner up as she wanted to do something to feel involved .
“ She ’ s felt quite helpless considering she ’ s in the ‘ at risk ’ group and isn ’ t able to leave her flat , ” her granddaughter said .
“ She was extremely upset and in tears this morning - I had to reassure her that she hadn ’ t done anything wrong and that it was the right thing to do.
” Hilda has also received support from local councillors in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fantastic display of solidarity with the NHS and all workers , and I would be proud to hang it from my window , ” Burnage Councillor Ben Clay told the M.E.N .
`` She reminds us that no workers should feel they have to endanger themselves or their families from Coronavirus .
`` Hilda quite rightly highlights the catastrophic failure of the government on contact tracing and testing , and supplying PPE to our NHS and Care workers , who have been terribly let down by inadequate political leadership , they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ housing provider , Onward Homes , declined to comment but did acknowledge that they had received a complaint about the banner .

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A banner supporting the NHS and key workers was taken down after its owner claimed local residents complained about it.
83-year-old Hilda Uren, who lives in Burnage, had hung the sign up outside the window of her home a few weeks ago but says she was asked to take it down this morning (May 13).
She says she was told by her housing provider that residents had complained about the sign, which said ‘Test, test, PPE. Keep all workers virus free’.
“I was told by the manager that they had complaints from a few people because they said the banner lowers the tone of the area,” Hilda told the Manchester Evening News .
“I was shocked and upset when I was told.
"Everyone in this building has had help from the NHS at some time, but they seem to have forgotten that.”
Hilda took the sign down today because she said she didn't want to cause any upset, but has since posted about it on social media.
In the original post, Hilda said she had put the banner up to show her 'support of all the workers at risk during this pandemic'.
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She says she has lived at the property on Burnage Lane for 14 years and never had any problems before.
“I’ve put a flag out for St. George’s day and a Manchester City flag when it’s a Cup final, and never had any issue with that,” she said.
“I’m not a person that anybody would really have reason to complain about. I would hope not anyway.”
The banner was designed by Hilda’s family.
“They had a sign outside of their home since the beginning of the lockdown and received a great response from people telling her how good it was,” Hilda added.
“They've done signs for others and did this one for me too. But the neighbours obviously don’t think it’s very nice, so what can you do?”
Her granddaughter said Hilda had put the banner up as she wanted to do something to feel involved.
“She’s felt quite helpless considering she’s in the ‘at risk’ group and isn’t able to leave her flat,” her granddaughter said.
“She was extremely upset and in tears this morning - I had to reassure her that she hadn’t done anything wrong and that it was the right thing to do.”
Hilda has also received support from local councillors in the area.
"Hilda's banner is a fantastic display of solidarity with the NHS and all workers, and I would be proud to hang it from my window,” Burnage Councillor Ben Clay told the M.E.N.
"She reminds us that no workers should feel they have to endanger themselves or their families from Coronavirus.
"Hilda quite rightly highlights the catastrophic failure of the government on contact tracing and testing, and supplying PPE to our NHS and Care workers, who have been terribly let down by inadequate political leadership, they are lions led by donkeys."
The housing provider, Onward Homes, declined to comment but did acknowledge that they had received a complaint about the banner.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-13--McTominay reacts to Fred and Matic challenge at Manchester United

Scott McTominay believes that the competition he now faces for a spot in the Manchester United midfield will help to drive everybody forward .
McTominay was standing out as one of United 's most important players at the start of the season and had started all but two Premier League games until he picked up a knee injury on Boxing Day against Newcastle United .
The injury would rule him out for nearly two months , allowing Nemanja Matic to step into the void and convince United to trigger a one-year extension to his contract .
Brazilian Fred has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club and proved his importance to the team in McTominay 's absence .
McTominay made his comeback from injury before football was suspended due the coronavirus outbreak , but his place in the starting XI is no longer guaranteed .
Yet the 23-year-old has welcomed the challenge to get back into the side and believes competition is vital for the team 's success .
`` Nemanja and Fred were playing really , really well and obviously that competition is good for me , '' McTominay told teammate Daniel James on an episode @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s what you need in football .
You need that competition to push everybody forwards and that ’ s what creates a successful team as well .
`` So I feel like the way squad ’ s going at the minute , with everybody coming back , once we do get back it will be exciting . ''
The injury was McTominay 's first major lay-off since breaking into the United first team and he has admitted that it was a struggle being away from his teammates .
`` Whenever I was injured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I was a step ahead so I was always in early , leaving a two , three o ’ clock , so you got long days when you ’ re injured , '' the Scot added .
`` Mentally it ’ s not easy because you know that you ’ re going to the training ground for five plus hours .
So it ’ s like you ’ ve got to put the work into get back to a proper level of fitness when you do get back .
`` Obviously for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kept on to me saying , 'keep going , keep going , keep pushing the work and we need you to come back .
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Scott McTominay believes that the competition he now faces for a spot in the Manchester United midfield will help to drive everybody forward.
McTominay was standing out as one of United's most important players at the start of the season and had started all but two Premier League games until he picked up a knee injury on Boxing Day against Newcastle United.
The injury would rule him out for nearly two months, allowing Nemanja Matic to step into the void and convince United to trigger a one-year extension to his contract.
Brazilian Fred has also enjoyed a brilliant campaign after settling at the club and proved his importance to the team in McTominay's absence.
McTominay made his comeback from injury before football was suspended due the coronavirus outbreak, but his place in the starting XI is no longer guaranteed.
Yet the 23-year-old has welcomed the challenge to get back into the side and believes competition is vital for the team's success.
"Nemanja and Fred were playing really, really well and obviously that competition is good for me," McTominay told teammate Daniel James on an episode of The Huddle.
"That’s what you need in football. You need that competition to push everybody forwards and that’s what creates a successful team as well.
"So I feel like the way squad’s going at the minute, with everybody coming back, once we do get back it will be exciting."
The injury was McTominay's first major lay-off since breaking into the United first team and he has admitted that it was a struggle being away from his teammates.
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"Whenever I was injured I loved getting in early and knowing that I was a step ahead so I was always in early, leaving a two, three o’clock, so you got long days when you’re injured," the Scot added.
"Mentally it’s not easy because you know that you’re going to the training ground for five plus hours. So it’s like you’ve got to put the work into get back to a proper level of fitness when you do get back.
"Obviously for me it was good because the manager kept on to me saying, 'keep going, keep going, keep pushing the work and we need you to come back.’"
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-13--This is why a helicopter was hovering over Tameside this morning

A hovering helicopter had tongues wagging and heads scratching in Tameside this morning .
Social media was flooded with images , videos and questions about what it was doing .
Residents reported the chopper hovering at low altitude over specific areas around Stalybridge .
Now the mystery can be solved .
The helicopter was the National Grid - on a routine patrol .
Bosses have confirmed to the M.E.N .
the chopper was inspecting the powerline running to the east and south of Stalybridge .
And it could be seen on Thursday too .
National Grid said the patrol was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ network 'healthy and reliable ' for customers .
It focused on a specific sub-station and was assessing individual pylons , or electricity towers .
The helicopter was using imagery to check on wear and tear .
A National Grid spokesman said : `` The helicopter was inspecting the powerline to the east and south of Stalybridge generally between 11am and 2pm today , Wednesday .
`` There 's more surveying to be done around the Stalybridge sub-station area which we are hoping to complete today , but may run into tomorrow .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Condition Assessment Helicopter Patrols which involve hovering for 10 to 15 minutes at each tower to gather very detailed imagery about the condition of all the fittings on the tower , such as checking for wear , damage and corrosion .
`` It necessarily takes time to get the data and we appreciate it can be a nuisance so our crews are trained to look for any problems that might be caused on the ground and exercise caution for the benefit of public safety based on very specific permissions that the CAA grant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data is used to inform refurbishment programmes and flag up any potential issues that might need addressing in the short term . ''
National Grid networks comprise approximately 4,474 miles of overhead line , 932 miles of underground cable and 342 sub-stations in the UK .

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A hovering helicopter had tongues wagging and heads scratching in Tameside this morning.
Social media was flooded with images, videos and questions about what it was doing.
Residents reported the chopper hovering at low altitude over specific areas around Stalybridge.
Now the mystery can be solved.
The helicopter was the National Grid - on a routine patrol.
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Bosses have confirmed to the M.E.N. the chopper was inspecting the powerline running to the east and south of Stalybridge.
And it could be seen on Thursday too.
National Grid said the patrol was part of essential work to keep the network 'healthy and reliable' for customers.
It focused on a specific sub-station and was assessing individual pylons, or electricity towers.
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The helicopter was using imagery to check on wear and tear.
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A National Grid spokesman said: "The helicopter was inspecting the powerline to the east and south of Stalybridge generally between 11am and 2pm today, Wednesday.
"There's more surveying to be done around the Stalybridge sub-station area which we are hoping to complete today, but may run into tomorrow.
"The helicopters we use are High Definition Condition Assessment Helicopter Patrols which involve hovering for 10 to 15 minutes at each tower to gather very detailed imagery about the condition of all the fittings on the tower, such as checking for wear, damage and corrosion.
"It necessarily takes time to get the data and we appreciate it can be a nuisance so our crews are trained to look for any problems that might be caused on the ground and exercise caution for the benefit of public safety based on very specific permissions that the CAA grant to enable this work.
"The data is used to inform refurbishment programmes and flag up any potential issues that might need addressing in the short term."
National Grid networks comprise approximately 4,474 miles of overhead line, 932 miles of underground cable and 342 sub-stations in the UK.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-13--Test your Man City knowledge with our tough Sergio Aguero quiz

Eight years ago today , Sergio Aguero scored that goal at the Etihad .
His 94th-minute winner against Queens Park @ @ @ @ @ of the 2011/12 season won Manchester City their first Premier League title in the most @ @ @ @ @ is one of the most famous goals in English football history and surely the most @ @ @ @ @ s 140-year existence .
Mario Balotelli teed up Aguero in the box , and the @ @ @ @ @ near post to send the Etihad wild and secure a maiden Premier League crown under @ @ @ @ @ much do you really know about City 's greatest goalscorer ?
Take our quiz below @ @ @ @ @ continues to topple records this season , with his hat-trick against Aston Villa in January @ @ @ @ @ top-scoring foreign player in Premier League history .

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Eight years ago today, Sergio Aguero scored that goal at the Etihad. His 94th-minute winner against Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the 2011/12 season won Manchester City their first Premier League title in the most dramatic circumstances imaginable.
It is one of the most famous goals in English football history and surely the most important in Man City’s 140-year existence.
Mario Balotelli teed up Aguero in the box, and the Argentine slammed home at the near post to send the Etihad wild and secure a maiden Premier League crown under Roberto Mancini.
But how much do you really know about City's greatest goalscorer? Take our quiz below to find out.
Question - 1 of 15 Score - 0 of 0 How many Premier League goals has Sergio Aguero scored? 140
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Aguero continues to topple records this season, with his hat-trick against Aston Villa in January putting him as the all-time top-scoring foreign player in Premier League history.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Manchester United scout reveals talks about extended transfer window

A Manchester United scout claims there have been 'unofficial talks ' about an extended transfer window to revive the market .
The summer window was due to open on June 1 but will be pushed back after the coronavirus pandemic halted football across the globe .
The Bundesliga is scheduled to restart on Saturday and there are plans to resume the Premier League next month but the Dutch and French leagues have already been cancelled .
Fifa proposed an opening date of the end of the season .
Piotr Sadowski joined United in 2017 as their international scout and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eastern Europe .
Sadowski spoke in a webinar hosted by the International Centre for Sports Studies on Wednesday and suggested a six-month window from the summer until January 2021 would jump-start the transfer market .
`` The current situation is tough for clubs and they do n't really know what they can expect in the future , '' Sadowski said .
`` The most important problem at the moment is the financial stability and it 's difficult or clubs to plan transfer budgets , and also the transfer window is in a timeframe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for those clubs .
`` I think there are talks on the market between people - unofficial talks - that the summer transfer window should be extended .
I think this is a good idea and it would be a good idea to make a six-month transfer window from summer until winter 2021 , and give all those clubs the chance to better plan transfers and their budgets , because we need time to get the situation clear .
`` Strong clubs with strong financial backgrounds , and clubs with strong squads will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also clubs with an academy-based model .
`` It means such things like scouting and recruitment are still very important , because you have to have your database on players and you have to know what 's going on in the market .
You have to always follow the last trends and know what 's going on .
`` The transfer market will not disappear but prices might be lower , there will probably be less money in the market but you always have to build and strengthen your squad and know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like scouting and recruitment are important and even more important at the moment .
`` Players from central eastern Europe , from let 's say Poland , the Czech Republic , Slovakia , are lower value than players from Spain , Portugal or France .
So there is a chance for clubs in central eastern Europe to transfer players and to get money out of the situation . ''

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A Manchester United scout claims there have been 'unofficial talks' about an extended transfer window to revive the market.
The summer window was due to open on June 1 but will be pushed back after the coronavirus pandemic halted football across the globe.
The Bundesliga is scheduled to restart on Saturday and there are plans to resume the Premier League next month but the Dutch and French leagues have already been cancelled. Fifa proposed an opening date of the end of the season.
Piotr Sadowski joined United in 2017 as their international scout and has overseen a raft of academy signings from eastern Europe. Sadowski spoke in a webinar hosted by the International Centre for Sports Studies on Wednesday and suggested a six-month window from the summer until January 2021 would jump-start the transfer market.
"The current situation is tough for clubs and they don't really know what they can expect in the future," Sadowski said. "The most important problem at the moment is the financial stability and it's difficult or clubs to plan transfer budgets, and also the transfer window is in a timeframe, so it can be another difficulty for those clubs.
"I think there are talks on the market between people - unofficial talks - that the summer transfer window should be extended. I think this is a good idea and it would be a good idea to make a six-month transfer window from summer until winter 2021, and give all those clubs the chance to better plan transfers and their budgets, because we need time to get the situation clear.
"Strong clubs with strong financial backgrounds, and clubs with strong squads will be winners of the situation. But also clubs with an academy-based model.
"It means such things like scouting and recruitment are still very important, because you have to have your database on players and you have to know what's going on in the market. You have to always follow the last trends and know what's going on.
"The transfer market will not disappear but prices might be lower, there will probably be less money in the market but you always have to build and strengthen your squad and know what players you can get. Such things like scouting and recruitment are important and even more important at the moment.
"Players from central eastern Europe, from let's say Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, are lower value than players from Spain, Portugal or France. So there is a chance for clubs in central eastern Europe to transfer players and to get money out of the situation."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Luke Shaw vs Brandon Williams and who is winning Man United battle

Neither Luke Shaw nor Brandon Williams would openly admit it , but there 's a serious battle at Manchester United that is set to heat up when football resumes .
The proposed June restart of the Premier League will not only give fans an opportunity of television escapism amid the coronavirus pandemic , it will give players a renewed focus , too .
And at United , the contest to win the regular left-back slot should really catch the eye .
Shaw and Williams have both been diplomatic enough when quizzed about the issue of the competition for places recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & A that he revels in the rivalry , that it drives him to better things .
He had previously enjoyed the luxury of very little pressure on his place , as Ashley Young had to accept a back-up role and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer showed a huge amount of faith in the former Southampton man .
But then Williams ' rise came from nowhere , the 19-year-old capitalising on a chance when Shaw was out with a hamstring injury .
Now the two are fit and look set to renew their battle in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a boost for Solskjaer .
“ Of course .
Brandon ’ s a brilliant player , obviously a very young player , '' Shaw said in answer to a fan 's question on United 's website .
`` There ’ s always room for improvement , for him and for me , and I think it has helped me personally .
Before , I had the likes of Youngy to compete for left-back with me , but he switched positions quite a lot .
`` Now Brandon has come in as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well .
Of course , that ’ s made me want to do really well in myself .
He ’ s pushed me along .
`` It ’ s really good for the boss and the squad to have that kind of competition for places , where we ’ re pushing each other and all improving all the time.
” Solskjaer has used both players in the same side on occasion , fielding Shaw on the left of a back three with Williams higher up the pitch at left wing-back .
And in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it seems an age ago - in mid-March against LASK in the Europa League , Williams actually played at right-back .
But with all players fit , as they should be when football returns , there only looks to be one place available at left-back in Solskjaer 's preferred 4-2-3-1 .
So who is winning the battle ?
Shaw deserves credit for stepping up in 2020 , reaching arguably his most consistent levels of form since he signed for United almost six years ago .
His progress has been hampered by some significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his 25th birthday , the hope is that consistency will remain - and the fitness levels , too .
As the more experienced man , he should be able to cope with Williams ' pressure .
There will be some who argue Williams possesses more pace and more bite in the challenge , though the Harpurhey-born academy product is undoubtedly the more unrefined talent as things stand .
Not even Solskjaer predicted Williams ' ascent to first team regular at the start of the season - he did n't take the youngster on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fair enough to deem Shaw the victor of this one-on-one battle for the time being .
But Williams is n't the kind of character to give up without a fight .
United 's coaches have commented on how much they love his work rate and it could be that determined mentality that seems him become the Old Trafford left-back for years to come .
The next few months , if football does indeed return , will be fascinating .

Neither Luke Shaw nor Brandon Williams would openly admit it, but there's a serious battle at Manchester United that is set to heat up when football resumes.
The proposed June restart of the Premier League will not only give fans an opportunity of television escapism amid the coronavirus pandemic, it will give players a renewed focus, too.
And at United, the contest to win the regular left-back slot should really catch the eye.
Shaw and Williams have both been diplomatic enough when quizzed about the issue of the competition for places recently.
Shaw insisted in a recent Q&A that he revels in the rivalry, that it drives him to better things.
He had previously enjoyed the luxury of very little pressure on his place, as Ashley Young had to accept a back-up role and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer showed a huge amount of faith in the former Southampton man. But then Williams' rise came from nowhere, the 19-year-old capitalising on a chance when Shaw was out with a hamstring injury.
Now the two are fit and look set to renew their battle in the coming months. It can only be a boost for Solskjaer.
“Of course. Brandon’s a brilliant player, obviously a very young player," Shaw said in answer to a fan's question on United's website.
"There’s always room for improvement, for him and for me, and I think it has helped me personally. Before, I had the likes of Youngy to compete for left-back with me, but he switched positions quite a lot.
"Now Brandon has come in as a more specialist left-back and has done really well. Of course, that’s made me want to do really well in myself. He’s pushed me along.
"It’s really good for the boss and the squad to have that kind of competition for places, where we’re pushing each other and all improving all the time.”
Solskjaer has used both players in the same side on occasion, fielding Shaw on the left of a back three with Williams higher up the pitch at left wing-back. And in United's most recent game - though it seems an age ago - in mid-March against LASK in the Europa League, Williams actually played at right-back.
But with all players fit, as they should be when football returns, there only looks to be one place available at left-back in Solskjaer's preferred 4-2-3-1.
So who is winning the battle?
Shaw deserves credit for stepping up in 2020, reaching arguably his most consistent levels of form since he signed for United almost six years ago. His progress has been hampered by some significant injury problems, but as he approaches his 25th birthday, the hope is that consistency will remain - and the fitness levels, too. As the more experienced man, he should be able to cope with Williams' pressure.
There will be some who argue Williams possesses more pace and more bite in the challenge, though the Harpurhey-born academy product is undoubtedly the more unrefined talent as things stand.
Not even Solskjaer predicted Williams' ascent to first team regular at the start of the season - he didn't take the youngster on the pre-season tour - so it's fair enough to deem Shaw the victor of this one-on-one battle for the time being.
But Williams isn't the kind of character to give up without a fight. United's coaches have commented on how much they love his work rate and it could be that determined mentality that seems him become the Old Trafford left-back for years to come. The next few months, if football does indeed return, will be fascinating.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Military aircraft seen flying over Greater Manchester skies again

Military aircraft have been seen flying in the skies above Greater Manchester again .
Since lockdown began , the RAF has been taking advantage of clear skies and empty runways across the region .
This morning ( Thursday ) , planespotters were treated to a glimpse of a C-130J Hercules .
The aircraft was spotted travelling close to Manchester Airport , as well as in Tameside .
It travelled to Manchester from the RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire .
According to a post on the station 's Facebook page , the C-103J Hercules will also be operating in the areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed the flight was routine - and not in relation to the UK coronavirus pandemic .
It said : `` This morning , our C-130J Hercules aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Manchester , Prestwick and Guernsey , whilst engaged in essential training .
`` These are necessary , routine , flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK 's fight against Coronavirus . ''
According to the RAF website , the Hercules is the RAF 's primary transport aircraft and is used in countries or regions where there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In recent weeks , Red Arrows Hawk , a Chinook and a C-17 Globemaster have also been spotted flying over the region .

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Military aircraft have been seen flying in the skies above Greater Manchester again.
Since lockdown began, the RAF has been taking advantage of clear skies and empty runways across the region.
This morning (Thursday), planespotters were treated to a glimpse of a C-130J Hercules.
The aircraft was spotted travelling close to Manchester Airport, as well as in Tameside.
It travelled to Manchester from the RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
According to a post on the station's Facebook page, the C-103J Hercules will also be operating in the areas of Prestwick and Guernsey.
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The post confirmed the flight was routine - and not in relation to the UK coronavirus pandemic.
It said: "This morning, our C-130J Hercules aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Manchester, Prestwick and Guernsey, whilst engaged in essential training.
"These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus."
According to the RAF website, the Hercules is the RAF's primary transport aircraft and is used in countries or regions where there is a threat to air traffic.
In recent weeks, Red Arrows Hawk, a Chinook and a C-17 Globemaster have also been spotted flying over the region.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Granddad gets his unusual dying wish granted by his family with a JCB

A 72-year-old granddad 's dying wish has been granted after he told his daughter that when his time came , he wanted a 'big exit ' .
Grandfather-of-six , Roy Mellor , from Padiham , Lancashire , spent most of his life working in construction and sadly died on May 1 from heart disease .
He got the send off he had requested after his daughter Jane Dawtrey , 43 , arranged for his final wishes to be carried out at his funeral on Monday .
Roy 's coffin was carried to his grave in the jaws of JCB digger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jane , from Padiham , said : “ When we used to talk he always said he would love to be taken in a JCB .
“ I used to tell him there was no way he could do something like that .
“ But after he died it was the first thing I thought , and after I asked the funeral director they said if I could find a JCB and a driver we could do it .
“ My dad worked in construction all of his life , so a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dream of his happen . ''
She described it as a `` brilliant way to remember him '' and she said she was happy she could send him off the way he wanted .
The JCB carried Roy ’ s coffin three miles from his Padiham home to Burnley crematorium .
Only 15 family and friends were present at the funeral due to Covid-19 restrictions , but Jane said she was thankful for the outpouring of messages and tributes she has received online .
She said her father did n't want sadness or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been `` almost a happy feeling '' because they did everything he wanted .
Roy spent 50 years working on civil engineering projects and even helped construct part of the M6 and M65 .
Some of his friends and former colleagues offered tribute to a “ one in a million ” man who will be deeply missed .
Former colleague and friend Neil Davis said : “ What a character Roy was .
“ He told me he had no regrets and felt he ’ d had a wonderful life , so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depart .
“ Maybe he ’ s happily shifting muck and pouring concrete in another place.
” While long-time friend Richard Moore added : “ So sad , such a character who was so full of life , certainly one in a million , he will be sadly missed.
” Roy leaves Jane , his wife Margaret and six grandchildren .

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A 72-year-old grandad's dying wish has been granted after he told his daughter that when his time came, he wanted a 'big exit'.
Grandfather-of-six, Roy Mellor, from Padiham, Lancashire, spent most of his life working in construction and sadly died on May 1 from heart disease.
He got the send off he had requested after his daughter Jane Dawtrey, 43, arranged for his final wishes to be carried out at his funeral on Monday.
Roy's coffin was carried to his grave in the jaws of JCB digger - as he had specifically requested.
Jane, from Padiham, said: “When we used to talk he always said he would love to be taken in a JCB.
“I used to tell him there was no way he could do something like that.
“But after he died it was the first thing I thought, and after I asked the funeral director they said if I could find a JCB and a driver we could do it.
“My dad worked in construction all of his life, so a good friend of his helped us make this dream of his happen."
She described it as a "brilliant way to remember him" and she said she was happy she could send him off the way he wanted.
The JCB carried Roy’s coffin three miles from his Padiham home to Burnley crematorium.
Only 15 family and friends were present at the funeral due to Covid-19 restrictions, but Jane said she was thankful for the outpouring of messages and tributes she has received online.
She said her father didn't want sadness or tears at his funeral and it had been "almost a happy feeling" because they did everything he wanted.
Roy spent 50 years working on civil engineering projects and even helped construct part of the M6 and M65.
Some of his friends and former colleagues offered tribute to a “one in a million” man who will be deeply missed.
Former colleague and friend Neil Davis said: “What a character Roy was.
“He told me he had no regrets and felt he’d had a wonderful life, so that’s not a bad way to depart.
“Maybe he’s happily shifting muck and pouring concrete in another place.”
While long-time friend Richard Moore added: “So sad, such a character who was so full of life, certainly one in a million, he will be sadly missed.”
Roy leaves Jane, his wife Margaret and six grandchildren.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--This Morning star announces adorable baby news

This Morning star Sara Kayat has given birth to a baby boy - and introduced him live on the show one day after giving birth .
Sara introduced the newborn to show hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield live on Thursday 's show after he arrived 10 days early on Wednesday .
The medical professional , who regularly appears on the show to discuss the latest health news and advice , said little Harris Walker was born with her husband , Rupert , by her side .
Holly and Phil gasped as Dr Sara explained how quickly her son arrived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to catch Harris when she gave birth in the bath .
As the ITV hosts cooed over the newborn , Sara said : `` Thank you so much , I ’ m so so happy . ''
Phillip then asked about Harris ' early arrival and Sara added : `` He was early and because he is my first , everyone was expecting him to be at least a week or so later so he took us by surprise . ''
The 58-year-old them prompted Sara more on the situation to which her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I was at home , '' she explained .
`` I 'd always wanted a water birth but had n't quite expected it to be in my bath , with no midwife present .
`` My poor husband had to catch the baby as he ejected out . ''
Dr Sara also announced her birth in a sweet Instagram snap as she shared two photos taken within the same 24 hours , one with her bump and the other with her baby .
She wrote : `` What a difference a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken one day apart and my entire world has changed !
`` Harris Walker born yesterday to the happiest parents alive .
.
He is just magical , and we are all doing very well .
`` I ca n't stop staring at him !
!
SQUEE !
!
My heart is actttually squelching with love ! ''
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV .

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This Morning star Sara Kayat has given birth to a baby boy - and introduced him live on the show one day after giving birth.
Sara introduced the newborn to show hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield live on Thursday's show after he arrived 10 days early on Wednesday.
The medical professional, who regularly appears on the show to discuss the latest health news and advice, said little Harris Walker was born with her husband, Rupert, by her side.
Holly and Phil gasped as Dr Sara explained how quickly her son arrived, as her husband ended up having to catch Harris when she gave birth in the bath.
As the ITV hosts cooed over the newborn, Sara said: "Thank you so much, I’m so so happy."
(Image: ITV)
Phillip then asked about Harris' early arrival and Sara added: "He was early and because he is my first, everyone was expecting him to be at least a week or so later so he took us by surprise."
The 58-year-old them prompted Sara more on the situation to which her son made his entrance into the world.
"I was at home," she explained.
"I'd always wanted a water birth but hadn't quite expected it to be in my bath, with no midwife present.
"My poor husband had to catch the baby as he ejected out."
Dr Sara also announced her birth in a sweet Instagram snap as she shared two photos taken within the same 24 hours, one with her bump and the other with her baby.
She wrote: "What a difference a day makes... . These photos were taken one day apart and my entire world has changed!
"Harris Walker born yesterday to the happiest parents alive. . He is just magical, and we are all doing very well.
"I can't stop staring at him!! SQUEE!! My heart is actttually squelching with love!"
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Jason Manford issues an update on the Tesco and Iceland saga

Jason Manford had a bizzarre few days last week .
The Salford comic revealed on Twitter that he had been rejected for a job at Tesco in Alderley Edge having applied to 'do his bit ' during the coronavirus pandemic .
Once he made his knock back public , joking he was 'livid ' , Tesco responded - saying that they 'd love to have offered him a role , but he 'd missed an application deadline .
Speaking on ITV 's Lorraine , Jason said he 'applied for a few things ' , just to see if he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I got this rejection letter which was very formal , '' he said .
This was before Iceland chiefs jumped in with a very generous offer .
The frozen food store tweeted from its official account : `` 'Our door is always open for you .
`` Help us out for the day and we ’ ll make a donation to the NHS in your name . ''
Iceland 's managing director posted : `` Looking forward to welcoming @ JasonManford to # TeamIceland . ''
Good - because there 's another chapter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has now told Lorraine he will in fact be doing a shift at Iceland .
`` Iceland , bless them , said 'why do n't you come and work an afternoon for us ' , '' he said .
`` I 'm doing it tomorrow afternoon actually , so I 'm going to deliver some food and we 're making a donation to the charity I am a patron of . ''
Jason said the chain will give £3,000 to the Children 's Adventure Farm Trust .
Lorraine said : `` I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think when you turn up at the door ! ''
Jason asked that his wages also be donated to the charity .
He 's no stranger to working at a supermarket .
Jason stacked shelves at Asda as a teenager .
He 's done some volunteering work after his theatre show , Curtains , was cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak .
Jason has spent more than a month helping out as a driver and home schooling six children .
If you 're expecting an Iceland delivery tomorrow , you never know - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door .

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Jason Manford had a bizzarre few days last week.
The Salford comic revealed on Twitter that he had been rejected for a job at Tesco in Alderley Edge having applied to 'do his bit' during the coronavirus pandemic.
Once he made his knock back public, joking he was 'livid', Tesco responded - saying that they'd love to have offered him a role, but he'd missed an application deadline.
Speaking on ITV's Lorraine, Jason said he 'applied for a few things', just to see if he could help.
"Seven weeks later, I got this rejection letter which was very formal," he said.
This was before Iceland chiefs jumped in with a very generous offer.
The frozen food store tweeted from its official account: "'Our door is always open for you.
(Image: ITV)
"Help us out for the day and we’ll make a donation to the NHS in your name."
Iceland's managing director posted: "Looking forward to welcoming @JasonManford to #TeamIceland."
Jason responded: "Seeya on the Ice...land."
Up to speed?
Good - because there's another chapter in the saga to tell.
Jason has now told Lorraine he will in fact be doing a shift at Iceland.
"Iceland, bless them, said 'why don't you come and work an afternoon for us'," he said.
"I'm doing it tomorrow afternoon actually, so I'm going to deliver some food and we're making a donation to the charity I am a patron of."
Jason said the chain will give £3,000 to the Children's Adventure Farm Trust.
Lorraine said: "I don't know what they're going to think when you turn up at the door!"
Jason asked that his wages also be donated to the charity.
He's no stranger to working at a supermarket. Jason stacked shelves at Asda as a teenager.
He's done some volunteering work after his theatre show, Curtains, was cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Jason has spent more than a month helping out as a driver and home schooling six children.
If you're expecting an Iceland delivery tomorrow, you never know - it could be Jason knocking at your door.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--John Stapleton pays tribute to wife Lynn Faulds Wood and her 'amazing legacy'

John Stapleton has opened up about the death of his wife Lynn Faulds Wood .
Former Watchdog presenter Lynn died in April aged 72 after suffering a 'massive stroke ' .
John , who presented Watchdog alongside her as well as GMTV , says his wife suddenly fell ill after the family took part in the now weekly Clap For Carers .
Speaking on today 's Lorraine , John , from Oldham , explained what happened .
He told host Lorraine Kelly : `` We came back in , all the neighbours were gathered round to clap for the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever , we came back in , we sat down and watched a movie on television , and she tried to get up from the sofa and she collapsed .
`` To cut a long story short , I realised what had happened , called an ambulance and she was taken to Charing Cross Hospital and she died the following day at midday with Nick [ her son ] and Lisa [ his wife ] there . ''
Following Lynn 's death , Nick and his wife Lisa have moved in with him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't have been able to get through the few weeks without them .
`` When we all can get together we 're going to have one hell of a day to celebrate Lynn 's life , '' John said as only 10 people were allowed at her funeral due to the current coronavirus restrictions .
As well as being a presenter , Lynn was a vocal campaigner on issues facing cancer patients after she herself suffered with both advanced bowel and skin cancer .
Praising Lynn , Lorraine , who previously spoke of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attend Lynn 's funeral , said she had saved lives by talking about her cancer diagnosis .
She said : `` She got through cancer and made it okay for us to talk about , she was the first one , she was the pioneer and she was remarkable the way she said 'let 's talk about it ' . ''
In an emotional moment , video messages were played from people whose lives had been saved after they went to see a doctor after hearing Lynn talk about cancer .
John said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legacy ] and she was still doing it right until the end .
`` She would always try to find some ray of hope . ''
He added : `` When she was rushed into hospital , I could n't go with her because of the coronavirus , and she was thanking the nurses for caring for her , giving them the thumbs up .
`` Sadly her optimism was misplaced on this occasion . ''

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John Stapleton has opened up about the death of his wife Lynn Faulds Wood.
Former Watchdog presenter Lynn died in April aged 72 after suffering a 'massive stroke'.
John, who presented Watchdog alongside her as well as GMTV, says his wife suddenly fell ill after the family took part in the now weekly Clap For Carers.
Speaking on today's Lorraine, John, from Oldham, explained what happened.
He told host Lorraine Kelly: "We came back in, all the neighbours were gathered round to clap for the NHS and she was there as enthusiastic as ever, we came back in, we sat down and watched a movie on television, and she tried to get up from the sofa and she collapsed.
"To cut a long story short, I realised what had happened, called an ambulance and she was taken to Charing Cross Hospital and she died the following day at midday with Nick [her son] and Lisa [his wife] there."
(Image: ITV)
Following Lynn's death, Nick and his wife Lisa have moved in with him following and he said that he wouldn't have been able to get through the few weeks without them.
"When we all can get together we're going to have one hell of a day to celebrate Lynn's life," John said as only 10 people were allowed at her funeral due to the current coronavirus restrictions.
As well as being a presenter, Lynn was a vocal campaigner on issues facing cancer patients after she herself suffered with both advanced bowel and skin cancer.
Praising Lynn, Lorraine, who previously spoke of her sadness at not being able to attend Lynn's funeral, said she had saved lives by talking about her cancer diagnosis.
She said: "She got through cancer and made it okay for us to talk about, she was the first one, she was the pioneer and she was remarkable the way she said 'let's talk about it'."
(Image: ITV)
In an emotional moment, video messages were played from people whose lives had been saved after they went to see a doctor after hearing Lynn talk about cancer.
John said: "It is [an amazing legacy] and she was still doing it right until the end.
"She would always try to find some ray of hope."
He added: "When she was rushed into hospital, I couldn't go with her because of the coronavirus, and she was thanking the nurses for caring for her, giving them the thumbs up.
"Sadly her optimism was misplaced on this occasion."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Noel Gallagher says Liverpool FC are only reason season hasn't been voided

Noel Gallagher has suggested the Premier League season would have been voided by now if Manchester City were 25 points clear at the top of the table rather than Liverpool .
City are set to lose their Premier League crown when the season resumes , with Liverpool having lost just once all season and sitting 25 points ahead of Pep Guardiola 's men .
Liverpool are just two wins away from winning their first ever Premier League title - or one if they were to beat City in their outstanding fixture at the Etihad - and Gallagher said the Merseyside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season ended early .
In typical straight-talking fashion , Gallagher told talkSPORT that he was n't missing football since the season was suspended , saying : `` As Liverpool are 25 points clear , not a great deal .
`` I think it should have been voided weeks ago .
Just give them the trophy , they ’ ve won it anyway . ''
Gallagher then suggested that if City and Liverpool were in opposite positions , the decision to curtail the season would have already been taken .
He continued : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it wasn ’ t Liverpool going for the title , if it was City or Chelsea , it would have been voided already .
“ I don ’ t think anybody should go up or go down [ in the Championship and PL ] .
They should be looking towards next season now .
“ If they try and finish this season then the next few seasons are going to be chaos.
” Gallagher also stuck up for footballers , saying Premier League players have been demonised as efforts are made to restart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t like the way football players have been demonised since this thing started and I think they ’ re just trying to prod them back into playing football , ” he explained .
“ They ’ re just young lads .
It ’ s pretty straight forward , they ’ re not going to want to do it if it risks their safety .
If one of them catches the virus then it ’ s over .
”

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Noel Gallagher has suggested the Premier League season would have been voided by now if Manchester City were 25 points clear at the top of the table rather than Liverpool.
City are set to lose their Premier League crown when the season resumes, with Liverpool having lost just once all season and sitting 25 points ahead of Pep Guardiola's men.
Liverpool are just two wins away from winning their first ever Premier League title - or one if they were to beat City in their outstanding fixture at the Etihad - and Gallagher said the Merseyside club should be handed the trophy and the season ended early.
In typical straight-talking fashion, Gallagher told talkSPORT that he wasn't missing football since the season was suspended, saying: "As Liverpool are 25 points clear, not a great deal.
"I think it should have been voided weeks ago. Just give them the trophy, they’ve won it anyway."
Gallagher then suggested that if City and Liverpool were in opposite positions, the decision to curtail the season would have already been taken.
He continued: “The cynic in me think if it wasn’t Liverpool going for the title, if it was City or Chelsea, it would have been voided already.
“I don’t think anybody should go up or go down [in the Championship and PL]. They should be looking towards next season now.
“If they try and finish this season then the next few seasons are going to be chaos.”
Gallagher also stuck up for footballers, saying Premier League players have been demonised as efforts are made to restart the season.
“I don’t like the way football players have been demonised since this thing started and I think they’re just trying to prod them back into playing football,” he explained.
“They’re just young lads. It’s pretty straight forward, they’re not going to want to do it if it risks their safety. If one of them catches the virus then it’s over.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Warburtons shares famous crumpet recipe to make at home

Since lockdown began , we ’ ve all been trying our hands at new , creative activities - including baking and DIY projects .
Now , Warburtons has given fans their next project - recreating its famous crumpets .
Taking to Facebook to challenge fans , the famous Bolton bakers wrote : “ CALLING CRUMPET LOVERS EVERYWHERE !
We ’ ve got news !
“ We ’ ve unveiled the secret recipes to our much-loved crumpets – ready to rise to the challenge ?
“ Try it solo or with little ones – click below for the ingredients and steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crumpet connoisseur !
Don ’ t forget to tag us in your masterpieces # AtHomeWithWarburtons.
” Think you ’ re up to the challenge ?
Here ’ s everything you ’ ll need to know .
• Mix vigorously with a whisk until your arm aches ( at least five minutes ) to create your crumpet batter • Mix a few milliliters of water into your dried yeast • Add sugar , baking powder and yeast mixture to bowl and mix for another 30 seconds until you have a clear batter • Cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a warm place for 15 minutes - top tip : make sure your mixing bowl is bigger than you need as it will expand .
• Place a greased metal biscuit cutter into the middle of a non-stick frying pan • Preheat your frying pan on a hob on a medium-high setting • Before you start , give your batter a stir to remove any large air bubbles • Use a ladle to drop approximately 60g of batter into the cutter inside the pan • Wait for approximately four minutes - then carefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Remove the baked crumpet from pan - if the top looks a bit gooey , flip it over in the pan for a few seconds • Repeat to make the rest of the crumpets

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Since lockdown began, we’ve all been trying our hands at new, creative activities - including baking and DIY projects.
Now, Warburtons has given fans their next project - recreating its famous crumpets.
Taking to Facebook to challenge fans, the famous Bolton bakers wrote: “CALLING CRUMPET LOVERS EVERYWHERE! We’ve got news!
“We’ve unveiled the secret recipes to our much-loved crumpets – ready to rise to the challenge?
“Try it solo or with little ones – click below for the ingredients and steps you’ll need to become a crumpet connoisseur! Don’t forget to tag us in your masterpieces #AtHomeWithWarburtons.”
Think you’re up to the challenge? Here’s everything you’ll need to know.
Ingredients:
Bakes six
150g plain white flour
200ml water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon dried yeast
Method:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--BBC boss gives update on when EastEnders will resume filming

EastEnders actors are preparing to return to filming in a matter of weeks , the BBC has said .
The broadcaster 's flagship soap stopped filming in March - a week before coronavirus lockdown measures were introduced .
Output was also by half so the show could be kept on air for as long as possible .
But now there 's some good news for fans .
A BBC boss has said the corporation aims to resume filming by the end of June .
Top Gear is also set to get back up and running .
Charlotte Moore , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote in The Telegraph : `` We 've been looking carefully at how we can safely put some of our shows back into production , and I 'm pleased to announce that we plan to begin filming again on both EastEnders and Top Gear by the end of June .
`` We 're also exploring ways to restart shooting on dramas and other major BBC shows . ''
She added : `` Of course , we will work within government guidelines .
Crews will be strictly limited .
`` Cast members will do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing will be in place . ''
Other BBC shows such as Peaky Blinders and Line Of Duty have been put on hold .
It is not yet known when the other major soaps - Coronation Street , Emmerdale and Hollyoaks - will return to filming .

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EastEnders actors are preparing to return to filming in a matter of weeks, the BBC has said.
The broadcaster's flagship soap stopped filming in March - a week before coronavirus lockdown measures were introduced.
Output was also by half so the show could be kept on air for as long as possible.
But now there's some good news for fans. A BBC boss has said the corporation aims to resume filming by the end of June.
Top Gear is also set to get back up and running.
Charlotte Moore, the broadcaster’s director of content, wrote in The Telegraph: "We've been looking carefully at how we can safely put some of our shows back into production, and I'm pleased to announce that we plan to begin filming again on both EastEnders and Top Gear by the end of June.
"We're also exploring ways to restart shooting on dramas and other major BBC shows."
She added: "Of course, we will work within government guidelines. Crews will be strictly limited.
"Cast members will do their own hair and make-up. Social distancing will be in place."
Other BBC shows such as Peaky Blinders and Line Of Duty have been put on hold.
It is not yet known when the other major soaps - Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks - will return to filming.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-14--Manchester neighbourhood named one of the coolest in the UK

Once one of the most run-down parts of Manchester , Ancoats has clocked up countless column inches in travel guides ranging from Lonely Planet to the New York Times .
Now it 's claimed the top spot in a list of the UK 's coolest neighbourhoods in luxury magazine Conde Nast Traveller .
Sadly , much of what makes Ancoats worth visiting - namely its thriving independent food and drink scene - remains shuttered for now as lockdown continues .
And with travel restrictions only eased in the UK for exercise purposes - and tourism boards urging people to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's likely to be a while yet before we 're planning staycations .
But in its June issue , the publication explains why it 's one for your mini-break list 'in more social times ahead ' .
Once ' a red-brick ghost town of derelict mills and n ’ er-do-well back alleys ' , the area is now ' a breath of fresh air ' compared with the more commercial Northern Quarter , they wrote .
Singled out for particular praise was Michelin-starred Mana , run by Noma-trained chef Simon Martin 'whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and blackcurrant vinegar , for instance – would have the area ’ s Victorian workers scratching their beards in puzzlement ' .
Nearby , the Edinburgh Castle pub and restaurant , wine bar Blossom Street Social , fish and chips from Hip Hop Chip Shop , and the beautifully converted Halle St Peter 's church also won them over .
The article also explores New Islington Marina , home to the queue-worthy Pollen Bakery , and ventures into the fringes of the Northern Quarter to the old goods warehouse that 's home to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best place to stay in this area ' .
The NHS staff and key workers currently staying at the Ducie Street hotel for free would surely agree .
Recommendations from locals Conde Nast Traveller spoke to included Rudy 's Neapolitan Pizza and , erm , 'The Council House ' ( The Counter House ) .
You can see what other neighbourhoods made the cut in the full article .
While we ca n't visit any of the places mentioned for now , locals can find many of the businesses mentioned offering delivery and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's is now on Deliveroo at both its Ancoats and Peter Street sites , while Pollen is still selling its loaves and pastries to take out ( pre-orders open via the webshop at noon on Fridays ) .
Hip Hop Chip Shop has set up its own no-contact cycle delivery service on Friday and Saturday nights ( request a menu and order via WhatsApp , see this tweet for more information ) .
Other great food and drink businesses in the area include Sugo Pasta Kitchen , which is now on Deliveroo too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new takeaway menu for collection - including Sunday roasts .
To support local hospitality businesses affected by the lockdown , we 've created the takeaway widget above ( click 'display interactive content ' if you ca n't see it on your device ) .
Business owners can use it to list their own food and drink delivery or collection services - and customers can use it to search for restaurants and bars in their area that are open for takeaway .
Please note that the widget will display results for a five-mile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not always match up exactly with the restaurant 's delivery radius .
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Once one of the most run-down parts of Manchester, Ancoats has clocked up countless column inches in travel guides ranging from Lonely Planet to the New York Times.
Now it's claimed the top spot in a list of the UK's coolest neighbourhoods in luxury magazine Conde Nast Traveller.
Sadly, much of what makes Ancoats worth visiting - namely its thriving independent food and drink scene - remains shuttered for now as lockdown continues.
And with travel restrictions only eased in the UK for exercise purposes - and tourism boards urging people to stay in their local area for now - it's likely to be a while yet before we're planning staycations.
But in its June issue, the publication explains why it's one for your mini-break list 'in more social times ahead'.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Once 'a red-brick ghost town of derelict mills and n’er-do-well back alleys', the area is now 'a breath of fresh air' compared with the more commercial Northern Quarter, they wrote.
Singled out for particular praise was Michelin-starred Mana, run by Noma-trained chef Simon Martin 'whose dishes – yakitori eel glazed with yeast and blackcurrant vinegar, for instance – would have the area’s Victorian workers scratching their beards in puzzlement'.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Nearby, the Edinburgh Castle pub and restaurant, wine bar Blossom Street Social, fish and chips from Hip Hop Chip Shop, and the beautifully converted Halle St Peter's church also won them over.
The article also explores New Islington Marina, home to the queue-worthy Pollen Bakery, and ventures into the fringes of the Northern Quarter to the old goods warehouse that's home to Cultureplex and the Native aparthotel - 'the best place to stay in this area'.
The NHS staff and key workers currently staying at the Ducie Street hotel for free would surely agree.
Recommendations from locals Conde Nast Traveller spoke to included Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza and, erm, 'The Council House' (The Counter House).
You can see what other neighbourhoods made the cut in the full article.
While we can't visit any of the places mentioned for now, locals can find many of the businesses mentioned offering delivery and takeaway for the time being.
Rudy's is now on Deliveroo at both its Ancoats and Peter Street sites, while Pollen is still selling its loaves and pastries to take out ( pre-orders open via the webshop at noon on Fridays).
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Hip Hop Chip Shop has set up its own no-contact cycle delivery service on Friday and Saturday nights (request a menu and order via WhatsApp, see this tweet for more information).
Other great food and drink businesses in the area include Sugo Pasta Kitchen, which is now on Deliveroo too, and Elnecot, which is offering a new takeaway menu for collection - including Sunday roasts.
To support local hospitality businesses affected by the lockdown, we've created the takeaway widget above (click 'display interactive content' if you can't see it on your device).
Business owners can use it to list their own food and drink delivery or collection services - and customers can use it to search for restaurants and bars in their area that are open for takeaway.
Please note that the widget will display results for a five-mile radius of your postcode - which may not always match up exactly with the restaurant's delivery radius. Check directly with your chosen restaurant to see if they can deliver to you - or if they have a collection service you can use instead.
To add your business, please fill in this form.