themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Woman was ordered to pay massive fine thanks to 'London bus fare cheat' with same name and birthday

A student was ordered to pay £500 in court fines after a woman with the same name and birthday dodged a bus fare .
In a case of mistaken identity , Sophie Cooper , was told she also shared the alleged ticket dodger 's physical description .
The 28-year-old from Poynton , Cheshire , now fears a criminal record .
The incident happened on a London bus when a woman reportedly failed to show a valid pass to an inspector in April 2017 .
Sophie says she was n't even in the UK at this time .
Transport for London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the woman after she gave an address in the south of England .
She was later found guilty by the courts in her absence in August 2017 , and was slapped with a £476.50 fine .
But HM Courts issued the wrong Sophie Cooper with a fine , demanding she pay the hefty sum .
The student says she was 'gobsmacked ' when she opened a letter from Thames Valley Magistrates - telling her she owned nearly £500 .
The letter warned she may be imprisoned if she failed to pay .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fine would mark her otherwise unblemished record .
She 'd never even had a speeding ticket .
After finding out the following week what the ticket was about , she had to wait another two months to appear at Stockport Magistrates Court , and make a 'statutory declaration .
Sophie said if it does n't go her way , the fine would take a 'huge chunk ' out of her and fiancé Adam Booth 's wedding funds .
When approached for comment , HM Courts said it was an 'unfortunate error ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It said that to chase up the fine it had been relying on government databases to piece together the details .
They said they were even aware it might not have been the right person but pursued her anyway .
Sophie said : `` I just thought that is the strangest coincidence ever .
I think it 's strange enough she 's got the same name and birthday as me .
`` But that she had the same physical description as me I was just like 'really ? '
`` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That 's all it is .
It 's just stupid .
`` I 've been found guilty of doing something but I do n't know if that automatically goes on your record , I 'm not sure .
Sophie said if the case does n't go her way , then she would have to go to trial again , but this time in Thames Valley .
On the back of advice from friends who are in the police , Sophie spoke to TfL in January to 'open up a line of communication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she discovered that a woman with the same name , age and physical description as her had reportedly failed to show a valid bus ticket in 2017 .
Sophie added : `` : `` [ The night I got that letter ] we were going out for my family 's Christmas dinner so that was a bit of a downer just as we were about to go out .
`` This was just before Christmas as well .
`` You 're being told you owe £500 and it 's so expensive .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is cancelled . '
`` I was worried .
I told Adam if I do owe that money just before Christmas I could be in a lot of trouble here because I ca n't afford that .
`` I 'm just completely shocked that something can go so wrong in our legal system , that this could land on somebody 's record . ''
After an investigation , TfL confirmed that they had followed the correct procedure and believed the error occurred with HM Courts and Tribunals Service , who confirmed this was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tribunals Service spokeswoman said : `` We are sorry that Ms Cooper was sent a letter by mistake which was meant for another person with the same name and date of birth , and of course she will not have to pay any costs . ''
A TfL spokesperson said : `` We would like to apologise to Ms Cooper for this case of mistaken identity , which must have been very distressing for her .
`` It was only after we handed the case over to the courts that the error occurred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has done nothing wrong and have marked up the case to be withdrawn from court .
`` Fare evasion costs TfL more than £100m a year , which is why our team of Revenue Inspectors operates across the network , ensuring customers pay the correct fare .
`` We always follow a careful process to ensure that the correct people are contacted about any potential prosecution and give them the opportunity to appeal . ''

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A student was ordered to pay £500 in court fines after a woman with the same name and birthday dodged a bus fare.
In a case of mistaken identity, Sophie Cooper, was told she also shared the alleged ticket dodger's physical description.
The 28-year-old from Poynton, Cheshire, now fears a criminal record.
The incident happened on a London bus when a woman reportedly failed to show a valid pass to an inspector in April 2017.
Sophie says she wasn't even in the UK at this time.
Transport for London (TFL) didn't hear back from the woman after she gave an address in the south of England.
She was later found guilty by the courts in her absence in August 2017, and was slapped with a £476.50 fine.
But HM Courts issued the wrong Sophie Cooper with a fine, demanding she pay the hefty sum.
(Image: Kennedy News and Media)
The student says she was 'gobsmacked' when she opened a letter from Thames Valley Magistrates - telling her she owned nearly £500.
The letter warned she may be imprisoned if she failed to pay.
Sophie said the letter left her worried the fine would mark her otherwise unblemished record.
She'd never even had a speeding ticket.
After finding out the following week what the ticket was about, she had to wait another two months to appear at Stockport Magistrates Court, and make a 'statutory declaration.
Sophie said if it doesn't go her way, the fine would take a 'huge chunk' out of her and fiancé Adam Booth's wedding funds.
(Image: Kennedy News and Media)
When approached for comment, HM Courts said it was an 'unfortunate error' and no subsequent action will be taken.
It said that to chase up the fine it had been relying on government databases to piece together the details.
They said they were even aware it might not have been the right person but pursued her anyway.
Sophie said: "I just thought that is the strangest coincidence ever. I think it's strange enough she's got the same name and birthday as me.
"But that she had the same physical description as me I was just like 'really?'
"It's madness that it's an admin error. That's all it is. It's just stupid.
"I've been found guilty of doing something but I don't know if that automatically goes on your record, I'm not sure.
(Image: Kennedy News and Media)
Sophie said if the case doesn't go her way, then she would have to go to trial again, but this time in Thames Valley.
On the back of advice from friends who are in the police, Sophie spoke to TfL in January to 'open up a line of communication' with them.
It was then that she discovered that a woman with the same name, age and physical description as her had reportedly failed to show a valid bus ticket in 2017.
Sophie added: ": "[The night I got that letter] we were going out for my family's Christmas dinner so that was a bit of a downer just as we were about to go out.
"This was just before Christmas as well.
"You're being told you owe £500 and it's so expensive. I was like 'oh Jesus, Christmas is cancelled.'
"I was worried. I told Adam if I do owe that money just before Christmas I could be in a lot of trouble here because I can't afford that.
"I'm just completely shocked that something can go so wrong in our legal system, that this could land on somebody's record."
(Image: Kennedy News and Media)
After an investigation, TfL confirmed that they had followed the correct procedure and believed the error occurred with HM Courts and Tribunals Service, who confirmed this was the case.
A HM Courts and Tribunals Service spokeswoman said: "We are sorry that Ms Cooper was sent a letter by mistake which was meant for another person with the same name and date of birth, and of course she will not have to pay any costs."
A TfL spokesperson said: "We would like to apologise to Ms Cooper for this case of mistaken identity, which must have been very distressing for her.
"It was only after we handed the case over to the courts that the error occurred.
"We are satisfied Ms Cooper has done nothing wrong and have marked up the case to be withdrawn from court.
"Fare evasion costs TfL more than £100m a year, which is why our team of Revenue Inspectors operates across the network, ensuring customers pay the correct fare.
"We always follow a careful process to ensure that the correct people are contacted about any potential prosecution and give them the opportunity to appeal."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--'What we must always remember is none of this is ever the child's fault' - how grooming gangs operat

'What we must always remember is none of this is ever the child's fault' - how grooming gangs operate and how we can recognise the signs

Three young , vulnerable girls 'in a state of undress ' were found by police surrounded by older men in a room strewn with contraceptives .
One of girls had been in care and the officers had only visited her flat to see how she was adjusting to independent living .
Indecent photographs of other teenage girls were then found on one of the men 's phones .
Another girl described as 'under-age ' fell under the control of an older man who plied her with alcohol , cocaine and cannabis - then told her : `` You 're working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Stockport , aged 14 and 16 at the time , were raped and encouraged to have sex with groups of men at houses and hotels who groomed them with gifts of designer handbags , drink and drugs .
One of them said she was introduced to one of the 'smooth-talking ' rapists by older girls at school - when she was just 13 .
He was driving a flashy car and appeared to her to be 'sophisticated and kind ' .
Another sex offender - a married dad-of-four - checked into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her on Facebook before he was caught .
All real victims .
All real - now convicted - sex offenders .
The evil spectre of child sexual abuse and grooming has long hung over Greater Manchester , as these chilling excerpts taken from court cases the M.E.N .
has covered show .
In the wake of the publication this week of a damning report into historic child sexual exploitation , in which police and council leaders were criticised for failing children in care they knew were being groomed and abused , Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months alone , 58 offenders have been convicted of child sexual exploitation-related offences and received sentences totalling more than 170 years imprisonment .
Speaking 10 years ago after her abusers were jailed , one victim told a court : `` These people exploit young girls , introduce them to prostitution , feed them drugs and alcohol and tell them they love them .
`` I know this because it has happened to me and it has changed my life enormously .
`` I just hope that people will be more aware of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this from happening to other vulnerable young girls . ''
Another young victim opened her heart to a judge to provide a distressing insight into how her life had been ruined .
`` My grades started to drop and I was n't really going home , '' she said in a court statement .
`` At the time I did n't realise what was happening to me .
I thought it was normal .
I thought this was what young girls did and this was what boyfriends did to their girlfriends .
My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I was made to feel that he was my boyfriend .
`` I had never been to parties before .
In school I had good grades .
I come from a good family .
`` At the very beginning , I did feel safe around the men .
`` They worked to gain my trust and recognise where I was vulnerable and to recognise my immaturity .
The sexual abuse started within a few months .
It was all just a lie .
Nothing took place when I was sober .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places .
I was left on motorways .
I was left in houses .
I had my clothes taken from me .
I had my phone taken .
I didn ’ t tell mum anything .
`` Nobody took notice and it was n't until I had got so badly involved that I was coming home intoxicated by drugs and being sick and really poorly that the authorities took me seriously .
By this point it was too late .
I was brainwashed completely .
`` It will affect my life forever .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMP 's Operation Augusta , launched after 15-year-old Victoria Agoglia 's death , identified at least 57 potential young victims and up to 97 suspects , but was closed down by in 2005 'for resource reasons ' .
Police confirmed there were eight suspects identified that went on to commit sexual offences against children .
Two are said to be currently serving custodial sentences for sexual offending against children .
`` While it would be wrong to conclude that if Operation Augusta had been more successful it would have prevented further offending , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of individuals known to Operation Augusta appear to have since been involved in some way with the sexual exploitation of children , '' said the report .
`` In summary , we have found through our analysis that although there was significant information held by both Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Police on some individuals who potentially posed a risk to children , we can offer no assurance that appropriate action was taken to address this risk .
`` We found very little evidence of professionals considering the risk these perpetrators presented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they met through their daily activities . ''
And in the wake of the report 's publication , the charity revealed the tell-tale signs of grooming and abuse , as well as advice to children , parents and teachers .
`` What we must always remember is that none of this is ever the child 's fault , '' said Helen Westerman , head of safeguarding in communities for the NSPCC .
The charity said children are manipulated and often do n't understand - or recognise - they are being abused .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as groomers prey on their vulnerability .
`` By its very nature , it can be difficult to say how prevalent child sexual exploitation is , '' Helen said .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' It is a secretive and abhorrent act that can take many different forms , and the tactics that perpetrators use means that sadly children and teenagers often don ’ t understand that what 's happening to them is abuse .
`` We would classify any manipulation of children or young people into sexual activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consensual .
`` Children may be tricked into believing they 're in a loving relationship , when they are in fact being abused and exploited , often by adults or older peers . ''
The NSPCC issued eight key points to look out for - indicators of possible abuse : - Reluctance to talk about their friends or how they spend their time - Gang-association or isolation from friends and social networks - Exclusion or unexplained absences from school , college or work - Leaving home without explanation , persistently going missing or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physical or sexual assault Helen said : `` Drugs and alcohol can play a significant role in this form of child abuse , as seen in the horrific abuse outlined by Operation Augusta in Manchester , but tragically sometimes these young people , who are often already in really vulnerable situations , can find themselves manipulated into exploitation by promises of affection or , in other cases , violence and the threat of violence .
`` Young people may also be groomed and exploited online , and this is certainly something which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rise of social media .
`` They may have been persuaded and pressured into sharing intimate images of themselves which are then used to blackmail them , or they may build up what they believe to be a ‘ real ’ relationship with someone , only to find out on meeting them that they are much older than they claimed to be .
`` Those who seek out young people to groom and abuse often target the most vulnerable areas of society , and their actions are as abhorrent as they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has experienced sexual abuse or exploitation to contact Childline on 0800 1111 , but we understand children and young people may not be aware they are being exploited .
That means it 's up to all of us - friends , parents , carers , teachers and the general public - to be vigilant for the signs of exploitation , and any concerns over children ’ s wellbeing can be raised with the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 8005000 . ''
Specialist 'Complex Safeguarding Teams ' have also been introduced in every district @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aspects of exploitation , from CSE to criminal exploitation and modern slavery .

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Three young, vulnerable girls 'in a state of undress' were found by police surrounded by older men in a room strewn with contraceptives.
One of girls had been in care and the officers had only visited her flat to see how she was adjusting to independent living.
Indecent photographs of other teenage girls were then found on one of the men's phones.
Another girl described as 'under-age' fell under the control of an older man who plied her with alcohol, cocaine and cannabis - then told her: "You're working for me now."
Two girls from Stockport, aged 14 and 16 at the time, were raped and encouraged to have sex with groups of men at houses and hotels who groomed them with gifts of designer handbags, drink and drugs.
One of them said she was introduced to one of the 'smooth-talking' rapists by older girls at school - when she was just 13.
He was driving a flashy car and appeared to her to be 'sophisticated and kind'.
Another sex offender - a married dad-of-four - checked into a hotel with a runaway schoolgirl after grooming her on Facebook before he was caught.
All real victims. All real - now convicted - sex offenders.
(Image: NSPCC)
The evil spectre of child sexual abuse and grooming has long hung over Greater Manchester, as these chilling excerpts taken from court cases the M.E.N. has covered show.
And figures show it remains a real problem.
In the wake of the publication this week of a damning report into historic child sexual exploitation, in which police and council leaders were criticised for failing children in care they knew were being groomed and abused, Greater Manchester Police said that in the last 12 months alone, 58 offenders have been convicted of child sexual exploitation-related offences and received sentences totalling more than 170 years imprisonment.
Speaking 10 years ago after her abusers were jailed, one victim told a court: "These people exploit young girls, introduce them to prostitution, feed them drugs and alcohol and tell them they love them.
"I know this because it has happened to me and it has changed my life enormously.
"I just hope that people will be more aware of this now and will be able to prevent this from happening to other vulnerable young girls."
Another young victim opened her heart to a judge to provide a distressing insight into how her life had been ruined.
"My grades started to drop and I wasn't really going home," she said in a court statement.
"At the time I didn't realise what was happening to me. I thought it was normal. I thought this was what young girls did and this was what boyfriends did to their girlfriends. My relationship with my family had broken down but I was made to feel that he was my boyfriend.
(Image: MEN)
"I had never been to parties before. In school I had good grades. I come from a good family.
"At the very beginning, I did feel safe around the men.
"They worked to gain my trust and recognise where I was vulnerable and to recognise my immaturity. The sexual abuse started within a few months. It was all just a lie. Nothing took place when I was sober.
"I was threatened and I was left places. I was left on motorways. I was left in houses. I had my clothes taken from me. I had my phone taken. I didn’t tell mum anything.
"Nobody took notice and it wasn't until I had got so badly involved that I was coming home intoxicated by drugs and being sick and really poorly that the authorities took me seriously. By this point it was too late. I was brainwashed completely.
"It will affect my life forever. It has ruined my life."
GMP's Operation Augusta, launched after 15-year-old Victoria Agoglia's death, identified at least 57 potential young victims and up to 97 suspects, but was closed down by in 2005 'for resource reasons'.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
Police confirmed there were eight suspects identified that went on to commit sexual offences against children.
Two are said to be currently serving custodial sentences for sexual offending against children.
"While it would be wrong to conclude that if Operation Augusta had been more successful it would have prevented further offending, it is of concern that a number of individuals known to Operation Augusta appear to have since been involved in some way with the sexual exploitation of children," said the report.
"In summary, we have found through our analysis that although there was significant information held by both Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Police on some individuals who potentially posed a risk to children, we can offer no assurance that appropriate action was taken to address this risk.
"We found very little evidence of professionals considering the risk these perpetrators presented to their own children and the children they met through their daily activities."
The NSPCC called sexual exploitation 'secretive and abhorrent'.
And in the wake of the report's publication, the charity revealed the tell-tale signs of grooming and abuse, as well as advice to children, parents and teachers.
"What we must always remember is that none of this is ever the child's fault," said Helen Westerman, head of safeguarding in communities for the NSPCC.
(Image: NSPCC)
The charity said children are manipulated and often don't understand - or recognise - they are being abused.
Some are lured by offers of affection - as groomers prey on their vulnerability.
"By its very nature, it can be difficult to say how prevalent child sexual exploitation is," Helen said.
"It is a secretive and abhorrent act that can take many different forms, and the tactics that perpetrators use means that sadly children and teenagers often don’t understand that what's happening to them is abuse.
"We would classify any manipulation of children or young people into sexual activity, even if this sexual activity appears consensual.
"Children may be tricked into believing they're in a loving relationship, when they are in fact being abused and exploited, often by adults or older peers."
The NSPCC issued eight key points to look out for - indicators of possible abuse:
- Unexplained gifts, phones or money
- Reluctance to talk about their friends or how they spend their time
- Gang-association or isolation from friends and social networks
- Exclusion or unexplained absences from school, college or work
- Inappropriate sexualised behaviour for their age
- Leaving home without explanation, persistently going missing or returning late
- Evidence or suspicions of physical or sexual assault
Helen said: "Drugs and alcohol can play a significant role in this form of child abuse, as seen in the horrific abuse outlined by Operation Augusta in Manchester, but tragically sometimes these young people, who are often already in really vulnerable situations, can find themselves manipulated into exploitation by promises of affection or, in other cases, violence and the threat of violence.
"Young people may also be groomed and exploited online, and this is certainly something which has become more prevalent in recent years with the rise of social media.
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"They may have been persuaded and pressured into sharing intimate images of themselves which are then used to blackmail them, or they may build up what they believe to be a ‘real’ relationship with someone, only to find out on meeting them that they are much older than they claimed to be.
"Those who seek out young people to groom and abuse often target the most vulnerable areas of society, and their actions are as abhorrent as they are unforgiveable.
"We would urge anyone who has experienced sexual abuse or exploitation to contact Childline on 0800 1111, but we understand children and young people may not be aware they are being exploited. That means it's up to all of us - friends, parents, carers, teachers and the general public - to be vigilant for the signs of exploitation, and any concerns over children’s wellbeing can be raised with the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 8005000."
Specialist 'Complex Safeguarding Teams' have also been introduced in every district across Greater Manchester to focus on all aspects of exploitation, from CSE to criminal exploitation and modern slavery.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Tragic Sinead Osbourne storyline made me collapse and I need to get back to being me again, Corrie’s

Tragic Sinead Osbourne storyline made me collapse and I need to get back to being me again, Corrie’s Katie McGlynn says

Corrie viewers were deeply moved by the death of character Sinead Osbourne .
But for actress Katie McGlynn , it will take more than a few months to get over a storyline that consumed her life for the best part of two years .
Sinead died in October 2019 , as the ITV soap aired some of its most harrowing scenes .
Viewers were heartbroken as Sinead slipped away as husband Daniel Osbourne read We ’ re Going On A Bear Hunt to their son , Bertie .
Katie , 26 , is clearly still affected by such an emotional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recovering from an viral illness that led her to collapse while working in panto over Christmas .
She told the Manchester Evening News that this was her body ’ s way of telling her she needed to take a break .
“ I was advised to take a break after doing the Sinead storyline but I didn ’ t '' , she said .
`` I just carried on to keep busy because opportunities kept coming up .
`` I really wanted to do the panto but that , mixed with being ill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was doing too much .
“ I feel I have to wash Sinead out of my hair a bit so hopefully I can do that on holiday .
`` I think that could be another reason that I got ill , from all the mental stress of that story .
I think it will take a bit of time for me to completely recover from it.
” Despite the intensity of her final months on the show , Katie hopes that Sinead will leave her mark beyond the cobbles .
“ Sinead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel like she ’ s left a legacy behind with Bertie so when people think about her they will hopefully remember how positive she was , ” she explained .
“ I hope people can find something in Sinead ’ s positivity towards life despite what was thrown at her .
“ Another thing I hope is it will continue to encourage women to go for their smear test which is really important .
`` It feels like it has picked up and carried on a little of the Jade Goody legacy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Another way of the actress separating herself from her former on-screen character is getting fit and strong - Katie wowed her followers with her recent body transformation .
“ I think being ill I have not been able to go to the gym so I ’ m not feeling as toned and lean as I was , ” she admitted .
“ But I am really happy with what I ’ ve achieved .
It ’ s something I wanted to do for myself .
“ It ’ s a mental thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weight , it ’ s about getting strong and feeling like a different person and getting away from the Sinead thing and transforming back to being Katie again.
” Despite the drama of her storyline and her recent illness , Katie is still trying to take in being the only female nominee shortlisted for Serial Drama Performance at this year ’ s National Television Awards .
She said : “ Even now though I left last year I also feel like I haven ’ t left because I have done so much press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NTA nomination .
“ It ’ s an amazing outcome from it and it ’ ll be really nice to see everyone at the ceremony .
`` I feel like I have already won because I ’ m the only female in the category but I also feel the pressure because I need to do it for the girls .
`` I want to represent women and also Corrie .
“ I think this shows the positive impact on the storyline - I can ’ t believe that people have picked up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t want to offend anybody with the way I portrayed Sinead .
`` I wanted it to be as real as possible .
`` So this really is the icing on the cake.
” The Rochdale actress is flying out to LA to for 'pilot season ' , which runs from January to April , in the hope of making it big stateside .
`` This is why I wanted to see what else was out there .
`` I didn ’ t want to regret not giving it a go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ auditions for big exciting projects is amazing .
`` It ’ s still very early days but there are some exciting things in the pipeline which I can ’ t talk about yet .
“ I have got some personal things to do this year , for myself .
`` I have had some meetings for auditions for some weird and wonderful parts .
`` I can ’ t wait to be able to tell everyone.
” We have a dedicated Facebook page bringing you all the latest TV , entertainment and features @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep up to date with all that is happening , and to join in the discussion , follow the page here .

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Corrie viewers were deeply moved by the death of character Sinead Osbourne.
But for actress Katie McGlynn, it will take more than a few months to get over a storyline that consumed her life for the best part of two years.
Sinead died in October 2019, as the ITV soap aired some of its most harrowing scenes.
Viewers were heartbroken as Sinead slipped away as husband Daniel Osbourne read We’re Going On A Bear Hunt to their son, Bertie.
Katie, 26, is clearly still affected by such an emotional rollercoaster - she is currently on holiday recovering from an viral illness that led her to collapse while working in panto over Christmas.
She told the Manchester Evening News that this was her body’s way of telling her she needed to take a break.
(Image: Sunday Mirror/John Gladwin)
“I was advised to take a break after doing the Sinead storyline but I didn’t", she said.
"I just carried on to keep busy because opportunities kept coming up.
"I really wanted to do the panto but that, mixed with being ill and also hitting the gym hard - I was doing too much.
“I feel I have to wash Sinead out of my hair a bit so hopefully I can do that on holiday.
"I think that could be another reason that I got ill, from all the mental stress of that story.
I think it will take a bit of time for me to completely recover from it.”
Despite the intensity of her final months on the show, Katie hopes that Sinead will leave her mark beyond the cobbles.
“Sinead was such a kind hearted person I feel like she’s left a legacy behind with Bertie so when people think about her they will hopefully remember how positive she was,” she explained.
(Image: ITV)
“I hope people can find something in Sinead’s positivity towards life despite what was thrown at her.
“Another thing I hope is it will continue to encourage women to go for their smear test which is really important.
"It feels like it has picked up and carried on a little of the Jade Goody legacy, which can only be a good thing.”
Another way of the actress separating herself from her former on-screen character is getting fit and strong - Katie wowed her followers with her recent body transformation.
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“I think being ill I have not been able to go to the gym so I’m not feeling as toned and lean as I was,” she admitted.
“But I am really happy with what I’ve achieved. It’s something I wanted to do for myself.
“It’s a mental thing. It’s not about losing weight, it’s about getting strong and feeling like a different person and getting away from the Sinead thing and transforming back to being Katie again.”
Despite the drama of her storyline and her recent illness, Katie is still trying to take in being the only female nominee shortlisted for Serial Drama Performance at this year’s National Television Awards.
(Image: ITV)
She said: “Even now though I left last year I also feel like I haven’t left because I have done so much press about it, and of course with the NTA nomination.
“It’s an amazing outcome from it and it’ll be really nice to see everyone at the ceremony.
"I feel like I have already won because I’m the only female in the category but I also feel the pressure because I need to do it for the girls.
"I want to represent women and also Corrie.
“I think this shows the positive impact on the storyline - I can’t believe that people have picked up the phone and voted.
"I didn’t want to offend anybody with the way I portrayed Sinead.
"I wanted it to be as real as possible.
"So this really is the icing on the cake.”
(Image: Sunday Mirror/John Gladwin)
The Rochdale actress is flying out to LA to for 'pilot season', which runs from January to April, in the hope of making it big stateside.
“It’s very exciting.
"This is why I wanted to see what else was out there.
"I didn’t want to regret not giving it a go when I am older.
"Getting auditions for big exciting projects is amazing.
"I am so excited.
"It’s still very early days but there are some exciting things in the pipeline which I can’t talk about yet.
“I have got some personal things to do this year, for myself.
"I have had some meetings for auditions for some weird and wonderful parts.
"I can’t wait to be able to tell everyone.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-19--Manchester United might have no choice with Bruno Fernandes after Liverpool FC defeat

Two goals separated Liverpool and Manchester United but 30 points separate them in the table .
That glaring gap was patent for much of United 's spirited and at times spineless efforts on Merseyside - where the most embarrassing defeat for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains the nadir of Everton .
This had the makings of United 's ugliest day at Anfield in nearly 30 years and they ended it with a more respectable scoreline than Jose Mourinho on his last stand .
Most of them stood in the lower tier of the Anfield Road End would have hoped for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They got neither .
United fans ridiculed the mythical Anfield atmosphere and reminded them of Steven Gerrard 's slip .
Small mercies while it lasts .
On those away-dayers ' next league visit to Anfield the Premier League crown will be on display in the club museum .
The added-time clincher from Mohamed Salah was soundtracked to 'We 're gon na win the league ' .
Liverpool are .
`` We shall not be moved , '' they vowed .
They shall not .
The United contingent mustered '20 times ' as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Solskjaer and his staff patted his disconsolate players on the back .
Their effort was unquestionable but their effectiveness was n't .
This was still a galling afternoon for United .
They outspent Liverpool by roughly £140million in the summer and in - each half - looked as condemned as a man on death row .
Their attack was always one injury away from collapsing and , whatever the alternative without Marcus Rashford , there is no obvious solution .
The month promised Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes .
They might have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lisbon 's demands .
If there is a silver lining from defeat at Liverpool it is United might finally take ruthless action against the underperformers and incompetents .
Victor Lindelof is the best - or worst - example of United 's inexplicable contract renewals ; a defender rewarded on the back of a decent season that also happened to be United 's worst defensive campaign in 40 years .
Nemanja Matic flagged as one would expect of a cumbersome 31-year-old against world football 's most intense attack and Andreas Pereira gave Jesse Lingard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jones in a defensive trident and turned to Luke Shaw , a commendable if not entirely dependable auxiliary centre half .
The Kop did not have a banner specially woven for the present Sir Alex Ferguson as they count down to confirmation they are back on their perch .
Ferguson was the last United manager to lose by at least three goals at Anfield in 1990 and this was the best Liverpool team in 30 years against the worst United team in 30 years .
That gulf provides perspective for Solskjaer .
Defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anfield , especially without the stricken Rashford ; potentially unavailable for at least two months .
They avoided embarrassment and were one of the more accomplished visiting teams at Anfield this season .
Small mercies .
What was avoidable was the amateurish planning for the presence of the imperious Virgil van Dijk at set-pieces .
Rather than mark the £75million centre-back with the £80m Harry Maguire , it was the teenage rookie Brandon Williams ; an inflatable obstacle Van Dijk bulldozed past to head in on 14 minutes .
Be it the Rashford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ineptitude is befitting a Sunday league pub team .
Van Dijk 's routine header sparked the onslaught .
Roberto Firmino squirmed a gilt-edged chance wide and had a goal dubiously disallowed by the Video Assistant Review for an aerial foul by Van Dijk on David de Gea that so incensed the United goalkeeper he was booked for remonstrating with the referee Craig Pawson .
Pawson 's officiating had already irked the United staff and when Solskjaer got De Gea 's attention he pointed at his temple .
De Gea should have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Firmino dispossessed him .
Georginio Wijnaldum was correctly denied by the linesman 's flag and the reprieves buoyed United to summon the gumption and fashion a chance for the pedestrian Pereira , only he attempted to make contact with his right boot rather than left .
United fans greeted the half-time shrill with relative optimism and Anthony Martial received motivational words from Michael Carrick before he crossed the white line for the restart .
The first three minutes suggested United were still in the dressing room ; Salah squirmed an easy chance wide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kop and De Gea tipped a Jordan Henderson howitzer onto the goalframe .
Liverpool 's inability to end the resistance offered United encouragement and assistant Mike Phelan was more proactive in the technical area with Anfield anxiety palpable .
Martial ought to have repaid Carrick but skied with Alisson to beat and the Brazilian beat away a swerver from Fred , driving forward amid the passengers .
United supporters chanted defiantly , supported Solskjaer and called for Juan Mata to emerge .
He belatedly did with Mason Greenwood .
The Liverpool following became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applauded United 's intent to source an equaliser .
It never came and United conceded from another corner - their own .
Salah raced away and fired the ball under De Gea to make it 2-0 .
And make the difference 30 points .

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Two goals separated Liverpool and Manchester United but 30 points separate them in the table. That glaring gap was patent for much of United's spirited and at times spineless efforts on Merseyside - where the most embarrassing defeat for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains the nadir of Everton.
This had the makings of United's ugliest day at Anfield in nearly 30 years and they ended it with a more respectable scoreline than Jose Mourinho on his last stand. Most of them stood in the lower tier of the Anfield Road End would have hoped for the best and prepared for the worst. They got neither.
United fans ridiculed the mythical Anfield atmosphere and reminded them of Steven Gerrard's slip. Small mercies while it lasts. On those away-dayers' next league visit to Anfield the Premier League crown will be on display in the club museum. The added-time clincher from Mohamed Salah was soundtracked to 'We're gonna win the league'. Liverpool are. "We shall not be moved," they vowed. They shall not.
The United contingent mustered '20 times' as the players approached the pocket of away fans. Solskjaer and his staff patted his disconsolate players on the back. Their effort was unquestionable but their effectiveness wasn't.
This was still a galling afternoon for United. They outspent Liverpool by roughly £140million in the summer and in - each half - looked as condemned as a man on death row. Their attack was always one injury away from collapsing and, whatever the alternative without Marcus Rashford, there is no obvious solution. The month promised Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes. They might have no choice but to yield to Sporting Lisbon's demands.
If there is a silver lining from defeat at Liverpool it is United might finally take ruthless action against the underperformers and incompetents. Victor Lindelof is the best - or worst - example of United's inexplicable contract renewals; a defender rewarded on the back of a decent season that also happened to be United's worst defensive campaign in 40 years.
Nemanja Matic flagged as one would expect of a cumbersome 31-year-old against world football's most intense attack and Andreas Pereira gave Jesse Lingard hope. Solskjaer refused to trust Phil Jones in a defensive trident and turned to Luke Shaw, a commendable if not entirely dependable auxiliary centre half.
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The Kop did not have a banner specially woven for the present Sir Alex Ferguson as they count down to confirmation they are back on their perch. Ferguson was the last United manager to lose by at least three goals at Anfield in 1990 and this was the best Liverpool team in 30 years against the worst United team in 30 years.
That gulf provides perspective for Solskjaer. Defeat seemed unavoidable for United on arrival at Anfield, especially without the stricken Rashford; potentially unavailable for at least two months. They avoided embarrassment and were one of the more accomplished visiting teams at Anfield this season. Small mercies.
What was avoidable was the amateurish planning for the presence of the imperious Virgil van Dijk at set-pieces. Rather than mark the £75million centre-back with the £80m Harry Maguire, it was the teenage rookie Brandon Williams; an inflatable obstacle Van Dijk bulldozed past to head in on 14 minutes. Be it the Rashford risk or Williams on Van Dijk, the ineptitude is befitting a Sunday league pub team.
Van Dijk's routine header sparked the onslaught. Roberto Firmino squirmed a gilt-edged chance wide and had a goal dubiously disallowed by the Video Assistant Review for an aerial foul by Van Dijk on David de Gea that so incensed the United goalkeeper he was booked for remonstrating with the referee Craig Pawson. Pawson's officiating had already irked the United staff and when Solskjaer got De Gea's attention he pointed at his temple. De Gea should have also spat vitriol at the lax Lindelof after Firmino dispossessed him.
Georginio Wijnaldum was correctly denied by the linesman's flag and the reprieves buoyed United to summon the gumption and fashion a chance for the pedestrian Pereira, only he attempted to make contact with his right boot rather than left.
United fans greeted the half-time shrill with relative optimism and Anthony Martial received motivational words from Michael Carrick before he crossed the white line for the restart. The first three minutes suggested United were still in the dressing room; Salah squirmed an easy chance wide, Mane blazed the ball into the Kop and De Gea tipped a Jordan Henderson howitzer onto the goalframe.
Liverpool's inability to end the resistance offered United encouragement and assistant Mike Phelan was more proactive in the technical area with Anfield anxiety palpable. Martial ought to have repaid Carrick but skied with Alisson to beat and the Brazilian beat away a swerver from Fred, driving forward amid the passengers. United supporters chanted defiantly, supported Solskjaer and called for Juan Mata to emerge. He belatedly did with Mason Greenwood.
The Liverpool following became audibly uneasy as Phelan and Solskjaer repeatedly applauded United's intent to source an equaliser. It never came and United conceded from another corner - their own.
Salah raced away and fired the ball under De Gea to make it 2-0. And make the difference 30 points.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Man, 57, arrested after teenage girl raped in alley in Rochdale

A man has been arrested after a teenage girl was raped in an alley in Rochdale .
The 16-year-old girl was walking through the ginnel , off Birch Road , in Wardle , when she was pushed to the ground and attacked .
Greater Manchester Police launched a manhunt following the incident on Wednesday , January 15 .
The girl is being supported by specially-trained officers .
A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape the force said in a statement .
He remains in police custody for questioning .
Superintendent Richard Hunt , of GMP ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughts are with the young girl and her family during this difficult time .
`` She will continue to be supported by specialist officers throughout this ordeal and I would like to praise her for her bravery during the investigation .
“ Our officers have worked tirelessly over the weekend to significantly progress our investigation , which has led to this arrest .
“ I would also like to inform the community that we are doing all we can to reassure residents in Wardle and investigate the incident .
Therefore you will see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next few days .
“ If you have any questions or concerns please speak with our officers in the area.
” Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 4646 , quoting incident number 2066 of 15/01/2020 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
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A man has been arrested after a teenage girl was raped in an alley in Rochdale.
The 16-year-old girl was walking through the ginnel, off Birch Road, in Wardle, when she was pushed to the ground and attacked.
Greater Manchester Police launched a manhunt following the incident on Wednesday, January 15.
The girl is being supported by specially-trained officers.
A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape the force said in a statement.
He remains in police custody for questioning.
Superintendent Richard Hunt, of GMP’s Rochdale district, said: “Our thoughts are with the young girl and her family during this difficult time.
"She will continue to be supported by specialist officers throughout this ordeal and I would like to praise her for her bravery during the investigation.
“Our officers have worked tirelessly over the weekend to significantly progress our investigation, which has led to this arrest.
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“I would also like to inform the community that we are doing all we can to reassure residents in Wardle and investigate the incident. Therefore you will see extra patrols across the area over the next few days.
“If you have any questions or concerns please speak with our officers in the area.”
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 4646, quoting incident number 2066 of 15/01/2020. Reports can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Boots Advantage Card customers furious over changes to two of its most popular schemes

Boots has announced some big changes will be coming to two of its most popular loyalty schemes , and shoppers are n't happy .
The high-street pharmacy chain has confirmed plans to cut the value of its Parenting Club and Over 60s schemes by 20 per cent , much to the disdain of its loyal customer base .
People who are signed up to the free points-saving schemes are currently awarded ten points ( worth 1p each ) for every £1 spent on certain Boots products .
However , under new plans , which are set to come into play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earn eight points for every £1 spent .
Customers with normal advantage cards currently receive 4 points for every £1 spent on particular products , though this is set to remain the same and will not be affected by the 20 pc cut .
The changes were first announced by Boots in an email to customers , which read : `` We 're changing the points you get in Parenting Club , from 10 points per £1 you spend in Baby , to 8 points .
`` However , that 's still 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reward of 4 points per £1 .
And , as this change is n't due until 16th March , you can still make the most of 10 points for every £1 on Baby for the next 2 months .
`` Plus , we recently extended the age range from 3-5 years - so you get to enjoy two more years of 8 points ! ''
After receiving the emails , shoppers took to social media to vent their frustrations .
Posting on Twitter , one frustrated consumer said : `` So even Boots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Over 60 's Rewards are going down from 10 in every £1 , to 8 !
But still lots of pics of smiling oldies in the ad . ''
Responding to the Tweet , Boots ' official account said : `` Hi Cate , The Boots Advantage Card remains one of the most generous loyalty schemes in the UK , with members earning 4 points for every £1 spent .
Each point is worth 1p .
We are making changes to our clubs to invest in what we offer our members and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the products we know they will love . ''
Another annoyed shopper said : `` @ BootsUK interesting to see you ’ re changing your parenting club points by making the offering WORSE for customers .
Why take things away from customers ?
That ’ s not going to help business is it ?
! ''
A third wrote : `` Just received email from @ BootsUK - # Advantage Card scheme will no longer give the over 60 's 10 points per £ spent , but reduce it to 8 points per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits for the over 60's/retired community . ''
Somebody else vented : `` @ BootsUK announce a 20 % reduction in rewards for their over 60 ’ s customers .
Other chemists & pharmacies are available ... ''

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Boots has announced some big changes will be coming to two of its most popular loyalty schemes, and shoppers aren't happy.
The high-street pharmacy chain has confirmed plans to cut the value of its Parenting Club and Over 60s schemes by 20 per cent, much to the disdain of its loyal customer base.
People who are signed up to the free points-saving schemes are currently awarded ten points (worth 1p each) for every £1 spent on certain Boots products.
However, under new plans, which are set to come into play on 16 March, shoppers will only earn eight points for every £1 spent.
Customers with normal advantage cards currently receive 4 points for every £1 spent on particular products, though this is set to remain the same and will not be affected by the 20 pc cut.
The changes were first announced by Boots in an email to customers, which read: "We're changing the points you get in Parenting Club, from 10 points per £1 you spend in Baby, to 8 points.
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"However, that's still 4 more points than the standard Advantage Card reward of 4 points per £1. And, as this change isn't due until 16th March, you can still make the most of 10 points for every £1 on Baby for the next 2 months.
"Plus, we recently extended the age range from 3-5 years - so you get to enjoy two more years of 8 points!"
After receiving the emails, shoppers took to social media to vent their frustrations.
Posting on Twitter, one frustrated consumer said: "So even Boots are taking from pensioners now! Boots Over 60's Rewards are going down from 10 in every £1, to 8! But still lots of pics of smiling oldies in the ad."
Responding to the Tweet, Boots' official account said: "Hi Cate, The Boots Advantage Card remains one of the most generous loyalty schemes in the UK, with members earning 4 points for every £1 spent. Each point is worth 1p. We are making changes to our clubs to invest in what we offer our members and will continue to give them great value on the products we know they will love."
Another annoyed shopper said: " @BootsUK interesting to see you’re changing your parenting club points by making the offering WORSE for customers. Why take things away from customers? That’s not going to help business is it?!"
A third wrote: "Just received email from @BootsUK - #Advantage Card scheme will no longer give the over 60's 10 points per £ spent, but reduce it to 8 points per £ spent. Another company reducing the benefits for the over 60's/retired community."
Somebody else vented: " @BootsUK announce a 20% reduction in rewards for their over 60’s customers. Other chemists & pharmacies are available..."
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Manchester Evening News has approached Boots for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Manchester United must abandon transfer policy for January striker signing

Manchester United fans have been left scratching their heads following the latest injury setback for Marcus Rashford .
The club 's top scorer is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a double stress fracture in his back and now Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must find away of replacing him before the end of the January transfer window .
Speaking after defeat to Liverpool at Anfield , the United manager once again teased the prospect of a loan signing to ease their injury dilemma , but time is running out for any deal to take place .
United have shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a transfer policy geared towards signing young British talent , and it would be hypocritical having sold Romelu Lukaku if they moved for another experienced striker .
However , it does n't mean it is wrong , and it should now be deemed a risk which needs to be taken as they enter a pivotal few weeks of the season .
United are still in contention for Champions League qualification , have hopes of FA Cup success and could yet reach an unlikely Carabao Cup final .
A successful end to the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Solskjaer should be demanding he is given the funds to ensure he has the best chance of fulfilling them .
In order to do so United need proven quality and a new forward is now nearly as essential as their desperation for a new addition in midfield this month .
Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood might both be enjoying successful seasons in front of goal but Sunday 's defeat at Anfield once again highlighted a glaring lack of a Plan B from a side whose Plan A is already so flawed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ came from crosses into the box , but it was a tactic which was wasted on a front line lacking an aerial attacking threat .
Loan deal or not , investment is needed this month and signing an experienced striker could be a deal which defines the club 's season , and dictates the success of Solskjaer 's managerial spell at the club .
Ciro Immobile is tearing up Italy at a rate of knots , out scoring Cristiano Ronaldo and blistering towards Gonzalo Higuain 's Serie A scoring record set at his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave title chasers Lazio and risk a future of Europa League football would be difficult , but he is certainly an option to consider .
Edinson Cavani is another interesting option and a forward who deserves much more playing time than he is getting at Paris Saint-Germain currently .
The French champions accept he will likely leave for free at the end of the season but with a bit of persuasion they should surely be able to recruit him this month .
Closer to home and Olivier Giroud is once again a viable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current set-up deployed by United but would be a stark change from the transfer philosophy wanted from Solskjaer .
United do n't have much choice when it comes to recruitment in the January transfer window , but that should really make their job easier .
No longer is signing a striker a choice , but a necessity , and if it means ditching their transfer policy , then so be it .

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Manchester United fans have been left scratching their heads following the latest injury setback for Marcus Rashford.
The club's top scorer is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a double stress fracture in his back and now Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must find away of replacing him before the end of the January transfer window.
Speaking after defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, the United manager once again teased the prospect of a loan signing to ease their injury dilemma, but time is running out for any deal to take place.
United have shot themselves in the foot slightly by adopting a transfer policy geared towards signing young British talent, and it would be hypocritical having sold Romelu Lukaku if they moved for another experienced striker.
However, it doesn't mean it is wrong, and it should now be deemed a risk which needs to be taken as they enter a pivotal few weeks of the season.
United are still in contention for Champions League qualification, have hopes of FA Cup success and could yet reach an unlikely Carabao Cup final. A successful end to the season might seem out of the question, but Solskjaer should be demanding he is given the funds to ensure he has the best chance of fulfilling them.
In order to do so United need proven quality and a new forward is now nearly as essential as their desperation for a new addition in midfield this month.
Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood might both be enjoying successful seasons in front of goal but Sunday's defeat at Anfield once again highlighted a glaring lack of a Plan B from a side whose Plan A is already so flawed.
Much of United's best opportunity again came from crosses into the box, but it was a tactic which was wasted on a front line lacking an aerial attacking threat.
Loan deal or not, investment is needed this month and signing an experienced striker could be a deal which defines the club's season, and dictates the success of Solskjaer's managerial spell at the club.
Ciro Immobile is tearing up Italy at a rate of knots, out scoring Cristiano Ronaldo and blistering towards Gonzalo Higuain's Serie A scoring record set at his time with Napoli. Convincing him to leave title chasers Lazio and risk a future of Europa League football would be difficult, but he is certainly an option to consider.
Edinson Cavani is another interesting option and a forward who deserves much more playing time than he is getting at Paris Saint-Germain currently. The French champions accept he will likely leave for free at the end of the season but with a bit of persuasion they should surely be able to recruit him this month.
Closer to home and Olivier Giroud is once again a viable option. His pressing play would suit the current set-up deployed by United but would be a stark change from the transfer philosophy wanted from Solskjaer.
United don't have much choice when it comes to recruitment in the January transfer window, but that should really make their job easier. No longer is signing a striker a choice, but a necessity, and if it means ditching their transfer policy, then so be it.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--ADVERTORIAL: The brand new homes making Rochdale a top destination for renters

More than 260 brand new homes are being developed around Rochdale , bringing regeneration and a boost for renters .
The properties , being built across four brownfield sites as part of a £35m project , are available for rent only and are said to already be attracting a “ large amount of interest ” .
Simple Life Homes are behind the developments , and aim to raise the standard of living for customers while offering stability and benefits usually afforded to homeowners such as the security and peace of mind of a long-term home .
Prospective residents can currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Rochwood Rise , Brookside Grange , Norwich Green and Harewood Close .
A showhome is being unveiled at Rochwood Rise in January and will provide an opportunity to see what homes could look like across all of the new developments .
Rochwood Rise , which is close to amenities , shops and leisure attractions , will include a range of two , three and four-bedroom homes with the first tenants moving in towards the end of this month .
Two , three and four-bedroom houses are being built at Brookside Grange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with two blocks of one and two-bedroom apartments .
Houses will be available to live at the development from mid February with apartments due for completion in the summer .
A selection of two and three-bedroom houses are expected to be available to move into from mid February at Norwich Green , which backs onto Rochdale Canal ; and two and three-bedroom homes at Harewood Close , which is close to Rochdale Station , are expected to be ready in spring this year .
The developments are among 15 Simple Life Homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the success of the Coral Mill site in Rochdale ’ s Newhey area which is said to have proved “ continuously popular ” with customers .
Graeme Reay , land director at Simple Life Homes , said they ’ re “ really excited ” to be delivering more rental homes in Rochdale , and added : “ We ’ ve experienced a large amount of interest already for these new sites and the performance of our existing sites in Rochdale has been outstanding , which is really encouraging – we have no doubt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these new schemes .
“ Customers will not only benefit from a high quality product which includes all the modern fixtures and fittings , but they will also benefit from a professional landlord who is really breaking the substandard ‘ norms ’ associated with renting .
`` Simple Life is challenging the common social aspirations within the UK of buying a home by presenting an enhanced long-term rental option , allowing people the freedom of having more disposable income as opposed to having to save a long-term hefty deposit .
`` Simple Life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wait to live in a nice home in a nice area . ''
If saving up the deposit and securing a mortgage to step onto the property ladder isn ’ t possible , new build rental homes can provide the same high quality properties .
Houses and apartments at Simple Life Homes ’ Rochdale developments come with fixtures and fittings including fully integrated kitchens complete with fridge/freezers , washing machines and dishwashers .
They are , however , unfurnished which makes way for residents to stamp their own style in every room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ add a four-legged friend to the family while living in a Simple Life property , as pets are accepted on an application basis with additional rent applying .
With Simple Life Homes as a landlord , there ’ s also access to a 24/7 customer service and dedicated maintenance teams , and work continues at tenanted sites to help communities flourish .
Residents can enjoy on-site events such as Easter egg hunts , ice cream van visits and an appearance from Father Christmas and his reindeer during the festive season .
Rochdale in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city centre , with trains taking just 15 minutes from Rochdale Station , as well as being ideally positioned for the M62 and travel across the wider region .
Simple Life Homes sites are close to a number of schools , including primary schools with ‘ good ’ and ‘ outstanding ’ OFSTED ratings , as well as amenities including major supermarkets and sports centres .
Residents can also enjoy a range of local shopping and leisure attractions including an ODEON cinema , independent and high street retailers , and cultural destinations like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and art gallery .
For more information about Simple Life Homes sites in Rochdale and to apply for a new home to rent , click here .

More than 260 brand new homes are being developed around Rochdale, bringing regeneration and a boost for renters.
The properties, being built across four brownfield sites as part of a £35m project, are available for rent only and are said to already be attracting a “large amount of interest”.
Simple Life Homes are behind the developments, and aim to raise the standard of living for customers while offering stability and benefits usually afforded to homeowners such as the security and peace of mind of a long-term home.
Prospective residents can currently apply for homes at all four sites, including Rochwood Rise, Brookside Grange, Norwich Green and Harewood Close.
A showhome is being unveiled at Rochwood Rise in January and will provide an opportunity to see what homes could look like across all of the new developments.
Rochwood Rise, which is close to amenities, shops and leisure attractions, will include a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes with the first tenants moving in towards the end of this month.
Two, three and four-bedroom houses are being built at Brookside Grange, near to Rochdale town centre, along with two blocks of one and two-bedroom apartments. Houses will be available to live at the development from mid February with apartments due for completion in the summer.
A selection of two and three-bedroom houses are expected to be available to move into from mid February at Norwich Green, which backs onto Rochdale Canal; and two and three-bedroom homes at Harewood Close, which is close to Rochdale Station, are expected to be ready in spring this year.
The developments are among 15 Simple Life Homes schemes around Greater Manchester, and follow the success of the Coral Mill site in Rochdale’s Newhey area which is said to have proved “continuously popular” with customers.
Graeme Reay, land director at Simple Life Homes, said they’re “really excited” to be delivering more rental homes in Rochdale, and added: “We’ve experienced a large amount of interest already for these new sites and the performance of our existing sites in Rochdale has been outstanding, which is really encouraging – we have no doubt that we will experience high demand for these new schemes.
“Customers will not only benefit from a high quality product which includes all the modern fixtures and fittings, but they will also benefit from a professional landlord who is really breaking the substandard ‘norms’ associated with renting.
"Simple Life is challenging the common social aspirations within the UK of buying a home by presenting an enhanced long-term rental option, allowing people the freedom of having more disposable income as opposed to having to save a long-term hefty deposit.
"Simple Life feels that no one should be made to wait to live in a nice home in a nice area."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Edinson Cavani and PSG stance on Manchester United transfer

Manchester United would have to pay a significant transfer fee for Edinson Cavani this month rather than landing him on loan — but the player is open to a January move .
Atletico Madrid are understood to be in pole position to sign the wantaway Paris Saint-Germain forward , who has now officially submitted a transfer request at the French club .
MEN Sport understands PSG want a fee close to £25million for the Uruguayan , whose contract expires in the summer , meaning a loan exit is highly unlikely .
United have intensified their search for striking targets this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a stress fracture in his back .
They were previously interested in Erling Haaland who has since moved to Borussia Dortmund .
`` I am not sure that Edinson Cavani will be here in February , '' PSG boss Thomas Tuchel said following his side ’ s 1-0 victory over Lorient — in which Cavani did not feature whatsoever — and after the club 's director Leonardo confirmed the forward had asked to leave .
`` We were hoping he would stay with the club , but today [ Sunday ] he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We ’ re studying the situation .
We ’ ve had a proposal from Atletico Madrid , but that proposal was not commensurate with the player ’ s value . ''
PSG had previously indicated a preference to keep Cavani , 32 , despite the player 's desire to leave the club in search of more regular football .
His playing time has been limited since the arrival of Mauro Icardi from Inter Milan — a move that came about amid Inter 's interest ( and subsequent capture ) of Romelu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bolster his striking ranks in the summer after Lukaku 's exit .
United briefly considered 33-year-old Mario Mandzukic but he has since moved to Qatar .
The Norwegian has relied on Mason Greenwood 's emergence this season to plug gaps in his forward line but admitted after the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday that the club were looking at short-term striking options .
Solskjaer said : `` It might be because the window is open that we look at some short-term deals as well and that could take us through until @ @ @ @

Manchester United would have to pay a significant transfer fee for Edinson Cavani this month rather than landing him on loan — but the player is open to a January move.
Atletico Madrid are understood to be in pole position to sign the wantaway Paris Saint-Germain forward, who has now officially submitted a transfer request at the French club.
MEN Sport understands PSG want a fee close to £25million for the Uruguayan, whose contract expires in the summer, meaning a loan exit is highly unlikely.
United have intensified their search for striking targets this month after Marcus Rashford's two-month absence with a stress fracture in his back. They were previously interested in Erling Haaland who has since moved to Borussia Dortmund.
"I am not sure that Edinson Cavani will be here in February," PSG boss Thomas Tuchel said following his side’s 1-0 victory over Lorient — in which Cavani did not feature whatsoever — and after the club's director Leonardo confirmed the forward had asked to leave.
"We were hoping he would stay with the club, but today [Sunday] he asked to leave," Leonardo said. "We’re studying the situation. We’ve had a proposal from Atletico Madrid, but that proposal was not commensurate with the player’s value."
PSG had previously indicated a preference to keep Cavani, 32, despite the player's desire to leave the club in search of more regular football.
His playing time has been limited since the arrival of Mauro Icardi from Inter Milan — a move that came about amid Inter's interest (and subsequent capture) of Romelu Lukaku from United.
Solskjaer opted not to bolster his striking ranks in the summer after Lukaku's exit. United briefly considered 33-year-old Mario Mandzukic but he has since moved to Qatar.
The Norwegian has relied on Mason Greenwood's emergence this season to plug gaps in his forward line but admitted after the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday that the club were looking at short-term striking options.
Solskjaer said: "It might be because the window is open that we look at some short-term deals as well and that could take us through until the summer."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Manchester United players arrive for training after Liverpool FC defeat

Manchester United 's players arrived at the club 's Carrington training base on Monday morning , the day after their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool .
It was a tough afternoon for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his side at Anfield , as goals at either end of the match from Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah sealed a win for Jurgen Klopp 's side .
It was a deserved victory for Liverpool that takes them one step closer to the Premier League title .
United were poor for long periods but showed some fight in the second half and arguably could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But a bad day was made worse , not just by Salah 's last gasp second goal but the injury to Marcus Rashford .
Solskjaer confirmed that the in-form United forward could be out for as long as two months with a stress fracture in his back .
That leaves Anthony Martial as the club 's only fit senior striker , along with 18-year-old Mason Greenwood .
Martial was spotted by MEN photographers heading into the training ground on Monday morning .
Solskjaer will now prepare his squad for a midweek fixture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League , with United due to play either Watford or Tranmere in an FA Cup tie on Sunday this week .
See the gallery of players arriving at the top of this article .

Manchester United's players arrived at the club's Carrington training base on Monday morning, the day after their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
It was a tough afternoon for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his side at Anfield, as goals at either end of the match from Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah sealed a win for Jurgen Klopp's side. It was a deserved victory for Liverpool that takes them one step closer to the Premier League title.
United were poor for long periods but showed some fight in the second half and arguably could have levelled through Anthony Martial or Fred.
But a bad day was made worse, not just by Salah's last gasp second goal but the injury to Marcus Rashford. Solskjaer confirmed that the in-form United forward could be out for as long as two months with a stress fracture in his back.
That leaves Anthony Martial as the club's only fit senior striker, along with 18-year-old Mason Greenwood. Martial was spotted by MEN photographers heading into the training ground on Monday morning.
Solskjaer will now prepare his squad for a midweek fixture at home to Burnley in the Premier League, with United due to play either Watford or Tranmere in an FA Cup tie on Sunday this week.
See the gallery of players arriving at the top of this article.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--BREAKING: Manchester United keeper Sergio Romero in crash in his Lamborghini near Reds' training gro

BREAKING: Manchester United keeper Sergio Romero in crash in his Lamborghini near Reds' training ground

Manchester United keeper Sergio Romero has been involved in a crash in his Lamborghini .
Images of the badly-damaged motor appeared on social media on Monday morning ( January 20 ) .
The club confirmed it was the Argentinian involved in the smash - and that he was unhurt .
The crash happened on the Carrington Spur Road through Ashton , not far from the Reds ' training ground .
No other cars are believed to have been involved .
Images showed the supercar underneath a buckled barrier at the side of the road .
Romero has been seen driving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent months .
It is believed to be the same car involved in the crash .
Police were later seen at the scene as the debris was cleared from the road .
Romero has made 23 appearances for United in all competitions since signing from Sampdoria in 2015 .
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Manchester United keeper Sergio Romero has been involved in a crash in his Lamborghini.
Images of the badly-damaged motor appeared on social media on Monday morning (January 20).
The club confirmed it was the Argentinian involved in the smash - and that he was unhurt.
The crash happened on the Carrington Spur Road through Ashton, not far from the Reds' training ground.
(Image: Macauley Hill)
Images showed the supercar underneath a buckled barrier at the side of the road.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
Romero has been seen driving a Lamborghini to and from training in recent months.
It is believed to be the same car involved in the crash.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
Police were later seen at the scene as the debris was cleared from the road.
Romero has made 23 appearances for United in all competitions since signing from Sampdoria in 2015.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt reunite backstage at SAG Awards sending fans into frenzy

It was the reunion fans of the two Hollywood stars had all been waiting for .
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were pictured together for the first time in years at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night .
The divorced award-winning actors - formerly idolised as the golden couple - were pictured backstage on the red carpet sending fans into frenzy .
While the snaps have given some people a glimmer of hope over the pair rekindling , some of Jennifer 's following have reminded social media users of why they split 15 years ago .
Brad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warmly embraced with beaming faces before The Morning Show star planted a kiss on her ex-husband 's cheek .
They exchanged words and as Jen parted to head back into the crowd , Brad kept hold of her hand staring back at her .
Brad and Jennifer were married for five years from 2000 , but endured a high-profile split as Brad got together with actor Angelina Jolie .
Angelina and Brad have six children together and married in 2014 , but split two years later .
On stage accepting his award for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ageing stuntman in Once Upon A Time ...
In Hollywood , the 56-year-old joked about his single relationship status .
In his acceptance speech , he said : `` I 've got to add this to my Tinder profile . ''
And added : `` I wanted to bring my mom but I couldn ’ t , because anyone I stand next to , they say I ’ m dating .
And that would just be awkward . ''
Jen also took home a trophy for outstanding female in a drama series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Apple 's The Morning Show .
Stirring up a storm on Twitter , thousands of fans shared their delight over the exchange .
One posted : `` It ’ s Monday , the world is depressing ... if I can spend 5 minutes making my 90s kid heart happy with a bit of Brad and Jen gossip I will ... '' while another said `` ... all we want is that happy ending for them both ... '' .
However , other opinionated Twitter users were quick to shut the dreamers down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s been 15 years since Brad and Jen split up .
Both of them have been remarried and one of them has kids .
Are we still talking about this ?
? ''
Another added : `` She ’ s been good without him , let ’ s let this fantasy go . ''

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It was the reunion fans of the two Hollywood stars had all been waiting for.
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were pictured together for the first time in years at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night.
The divorced award-winning actors - formerly idolised as the golden couple - were pictured backstage on the red carpet sending fans into frenzy.
While the snaps have given some people a glimmer of hope over the pair rekindling, some of Jennifer's following have reminded social media users of why they split 15 years ago.
Brad, 56, and Jennifer, 50, warmly embraced with beaming faces before The Morning Show star planted a kiss on her ex-husband's cheek.
They exchanged words and as Jen parted to head back into the crowd, Brad kept hold of her hand staring back at her.
(Image: Getty Images for Turner) (Image: Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA)
Brad and Jennifer were married for five years from 2000, but endured a high-profile split as Brad got together with actor Angelina Jolie.
Angelina and Brad have six children together and married in 2014, but split two years later.
On stage accepting his award for outstanding supporting actor for his portrayal of an ageing stuntman in Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood, the 56-year-old joked about his single relationship status.
(Image: Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA)
In his acceptance speech, he said: "I've got to add this to my Tinder profile."
And added: "I wanted to bring my mom but I couldn’t, because anyone I stand next to, they say I’m dating. And that would just be awkward."
Jen also took home a trophy for outstanding female in a drama series for her role as the leading character in Apple's The Morning Show.
Stirring up a storm on Twitter, thousands of fans shared their delight over the exchange.
One posted: "It’s Monday, the world is depressing...if I can spend 5 minutes making my 90s kid heart happy with a bit of Brad and Jen gossip I will..." while another said "...all we want is that happy ending for them both...".
However, other opinionated Twitter users were quick to shut the dreamers down.
One said: "It’s been 15 years since Brad and Jen split up. Both of them have been remarried and one of them has kids. Are we still talking about this??"
Another added: "She’s been good without him, let’s let this fantasy go."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Marcus Rashford reassures Manchester United fans after injury news

Marcus Rashford has reassured Manchester United fans about his recovery after it was confirmed he will be sidelined for at least six weeks with a back injury .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed that Rashford had suffered a stress fracture in his back , after hobbling out of United 's 1-0 FA Cup third round replay win over Wolves in midweek .
It meant he missed the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool and will not feature until after United 's 'winter break ' in February .
But Rashford pledged that he will be involved in regular team meetings and squad gym sessions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury .
He took to Twitter to send a message to supporters .
`` On the pitch or not , Man United fans don ’ t get much bigger than me , '' said Rashford .
`` You best believe I 'll be involved in team meetings , team huddles and team sessions throughout this recovery .
`` Blink and I 'll be back , fitter than ever .
See you soon . ''
He then used the hashtag ' # GGMU ' — glory , glory Man United .
The news is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rashford 's absence .
The 22-year-old has made a huge impact for United this season , both as a goal scorer and as a leader in the dressing room .
His two-month lay-off could mean United delve into the January transfer market for a striker on a short-term deal , as Solskjaer hinted following the Liverpool loss .
Solskjaer said : `` It might be because the window is open that we look at some short-term deals as well and that could take us through until the summer . ''

Marcus Rashford has reassured Manchester United fans about his recovery after it was confirmed he will be sidelined for at least six weeks with a back injury.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed that Rashford had suffered a stress fracture in his back, after hobbling out of United's 1-0 FA Cup third round replay win over Wolves in midweek.
It meant he missed the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool and will not feature until after United's 'winter break' in February.
But Rashford pledged that he will be involved in regular team meetings and squad gym sessions as he looks to recover from the injury. He took to Twitter to send a message to supporters.
"On the pitch or not, Man United fans don’t get much bigger than me," said Rashford.
"You best believe I'll be involved in team meetings, team huddles and team sessions throughout this recovery.
"Blink and I'll be back, fitter than ever. See you soon." He then used the hashtag '#GGMU' — glory, glory Man United.
The news is likely to reassure many fans concerned about Rashford's absence. The 22-year-old has made a huge impact for United this season, both as a goal scorer and as a leader in the dressing room.
His two-month lay-off could mean United delve into the January transfer market for a striker on a short-term deal, as Solskjaer hinted following the Liverpool loss.
Solskjaer said: "It might be because the window is open that we look at some short-term deals as well and that could take us through until the summer."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--What Patrice Evra did during Graeme Souness VAR rant at half-time of Man Utd vs Liverpool

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra sent social media into a frenzy yesterday afternoon after appearing to check Graeme Souness 's drink during Sky ’ s live coverage .
The two clashed during the half-time interval of United ’ s game against Liverpool over Roberto Firmino ’ s disallowed goal .
Liverpool were already leading 1-0 thanks to Virgil van Dijk ’ s header when the Brazilian thought he had made it 2-0 with a fine finish from the edge of the box .
But following a VAR review , the goal was chalked off due to a foul in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Van Dijk .
“ It 's a foul .
With his head he 's touching De Gea 's arm , ” Evra told Souness during Sky ’ s half-time analysis .
Before Souness hit-back saying : `` If your starting position is that a goalkeeper can not be touched , then that is a foul .
But that is not the rule , he has gone for it as fairly as he could .
`` Under no circumstances is that a foul , under no circumstances .
`` They talk about VAR as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect in every way , it 's human error and they do n't know what they 're doing .
`` That 's the bottom line , they do n't know what they 're doing , ask a football person , it 's laughable . ''
Following the former Liverpool man ’ s rant , Evra picked up the Scot ’ s glass and appeared to check what he was drinking due to his views .
Jurgen Klopp ’ s side would eventually add a second late on to maintain their unbeaten start to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step closer to claiming their first title in 30-years .
United remain in fifth in the Premier League table , five points behind Chelsea who occupy the final Champions League place .

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Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra sent social media into a frenzy yesterday afternoon after appearing to check Graeme Souness's drink during Sky’s live coverage.
The two clashed during the half-time interval of United’s game against Liverpool over Roberto Firmino’s disallowed goal.
Liverpool were already leading 1-0 thanks to Virgil van Dijk’s header when the Brazilian thought he had made it 2-0 with a fine finish from the edge of the box.
But following a VAR review, the goal was chalked off due to a foul in the build-up on David de Gea from Van Dijk.
“It's a foul. With his head he's touching De Gea's arm,” Evra told Souness during Sky’s half-time analysis.
Before Souness hit-back saying: "If your starting position is that a goalkeeper cannot be touched, then that is a foul. But that is not the rule, he has gone for it as fairly as he could.
"Under no circumstances is that a foul, under no circumstances.
"They talk about VAR as some sort of magnificent computer that's perfect in every way, it's human error and they don't know what they're doing.
"That's the bottom line, they don't know what they're doing, ask a football person, it's laughable."
Following the former Liverpool man’s rant, Evra picked up the Scot’s glass and appeared to check what he was drinking due to his views.
Jurgen Klopp’s side would eventually add a second late on to maintain their unbeaten start to their Premier League season and take another step closer to claiming their first title in 30-years.
United remain in fifth in the Premier League table, five points behind Chelsea who occupy the final Champions League place.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Manchester United squad arrive at Carrington

Manchester United players arrive at The AON Carrington Training Complex on Monday morning after a 2-0 loss to Liverpool on @ @ @ @ @ .

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Manchester United squad arrive at Carrington
Manchester United players arrive at The AON Carrington Training Complex on Monday morning after a 2-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday in the Premier League.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--GMB’s Piers Morgan makes sly Twitter dig at Susanna Reid following on-screen clash

Piers Morgan has made a sly dig at Susanna Reid on Twitter following an on-screen argument about Prince Harry .
The Good Morning Britain presenter couldn ’ t let it lie after he clashed with his co-host about the prince , following the news that he is stepping down as a senior member of the royal family , along with wife Meghan Markle .
Harry said in a speech at a charity event on Sunday night there was “ no other option ” for the couple , who are set to lose their titles and pay rent on their Frogmore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exactly the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ’ s biggest fan , and viewers perhaps weren ’ t surprised to hear today that the motormouth ITV host was n't impressed , saying the speech made his `` skin crawl '' .
He also tried to claim that Harry 's speech was somehow an attack on the Queen .
He ranted : `` He had a choice .
Let 's be quite clear .
Prince Harry had a choice - do your duty , like everybody else in the royal family , and get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... '' Susanna wasn ’ t having any of it and said her piece , saying that she `` did n't understand '' what Piers was moaning about .
She hit back : `` Yes , so he 's decided to give up all the palaces and the servants and the royal funding and he wants to have a more peaceful life .
And I do n't know why you have to keep having a go at him . ''
Piers then made a face as to mock the prince , as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to act like that ? ''
The bitter row continued on social media as Piers made a dig at Susanna .
When a viewer tweeted about how she does not try to understand Piers ’ point of view , he replied : “ A constant problem unfortunately.
” But Susanna also replied to the twitter user , saying simply : “ Understand every word .
Disagree .
”

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Piers Morgan has made a sly dig at Susanna Reid on Twitter following an on-screen argument about Prince Harry.
The Good Morning Britain presenter couldn’t let it lie after he clashed with his co-host about the prince, following the news that he is stepping down as a senior member of the royal family, along with wife Meghan Markle.
Harry said in a speech at a charity event on Sunday night there was “no other option” for the couple, who are set to lose their titles and pay rent on their Frogmore Cottage home.
Piers isn’t exactly the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s biggest fan, and viewers perhaps weren’t surprised to hear today that the motormouth ITV host wasn't impressed, saying the speech made his "skin crawl".
(Image: ITV)
He also tried to claim that Harry's speech was somehow an attack on the Queen.
He ranted: "He had a choice. Let's be quite clear. Prince Harry had a choice - do your duty, like everybody else in the royal family, and get all the palaces and all the servants..."
(Image: Getty Images)
Susanna wasn’t having any of it and said her piece, saying that she "didn't understand" what Piers was moaning about.
She hit back: "Yes, so he's decided to give up all the palaces and the servants and the royal funding and he wants to have a more peaceful life. And I don't know why you have to keep having a go at him."
(Image: ITV)
Piers then made a face as to mock the prince, as an unimpressed Susanna asked: "Why do you have to act like that?"
The bitter row continued on social media as Piers made a dig at Susanna.
When a viewer tweeted about how she does not try to understand Piers’ point of view, he replied: “A constant problem unfortunately.”
But Susanna also replied to the twitter user, saying simply: “Understand every word. Disagree.”
GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.