themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-17--Mum's devastation as eight-month-old dies of new illness linked to Covid-19

A devastated mother has told of how her eight-month-old baby son died from the rare illness that is linked to coronavirus .
Alexander Parsons is believed to be the illness ' youngest victim , Mirror Online reports .
Doctors believe the Kawaski disease could be triggered by a reaction to coronavirus and have given the condition a new name , PIMS-TS .
Alex 's mum Kathryn Rowlands , 29 , said her beloved son had no underlying health conditions .
He was pictured smiling and playing just two hours before a ruptured aneurysm .
“ I can ’ t believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was alive .
I will never be whole again .
“ And more parents will be in the same unimaginable position unless the Government starts to listen to the advice of scientists and stops gambling with people ’ s lives .
“ The doctors and nurses who fought to save Alex were incredible – but if they ’ d known more about the Covid-Kawasaki link , they possibly could have done more.
” The first signs of Alex ’ s illness was a pinprick rash that looked like sunburn , a high temperature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developed severe sickness and his hands and soles of his feet turned red .
“ We thought it was a viral infection , ” said Kath , a stay-at-home mum .
“ We called 111 and they said it could be mumps .
When he began vomiting we called back.
” Alex was admitted to the Derriford Hospital in Plymouth on April 6 and diagnosed with Kawasaki disease the next day .
The illness usually affects children under five – but pandemic-hit Europe has seen more than 200 suspected cases in children up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngsters with Covid-19 began showing some or all symptoms of Kawasaki , the medical journal Lancet has reported .
When Alex ’ s condition worsened he was transferred to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children .
A heart scan found multiple coronary aneurysms , enlarged arteries and fluid .
He died the next night .
“ I was about to try to settle him down for bed but he was so upset , ” said Kathryn .
“ He cried in a way I hadn ’ t heard .
I held him and sang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back .
He was floppy in my arms.
” Staff fought nearly an hour to revive him .
He never regained consciousness .
“ Half the time they were trying to bring him back I stayed in a corner of the room as I didn ’ t want him to think I ’ d left him , ” Kathryn said .
“ Then I sat on a chair outside .
I could see him on the bed and his vitals were showing on a machine .
I just kept staring at it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the doctors came out and said an aneurysm had burst and there was nothing they could do .
I went in and I lay down next to him.
” Agonisingly , Covid-19 restrictions meant Alex ’ s dad Jon could not be there when his son died .
“ It ’ s a two-and-a-half hour journey from the children ’ s hospital to home and only one of us could be with him at the time because of the virus , ” said gas engineer Jon , 30 .
“ I ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home to get some sleep .
“ I was getting ready for bed when I got a hysterical call from Kath .
I couldn ’ t hear what she was saying so a nurse took the phone and explained Alex had had a cardiac arrest.
” Devon and Cornwall Police blue-lighted Jon to Bristol .
But it was too late .
“ I found out it was over before I got there , ” he said .
“ When we arrived the nurses led me into the room and Kath and Alex were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Kathryn and Jon are now waiting for the postmortem report and preparing a funeral for their only child .
“ I want A Thousand Years by Christina Perri to be played as I sang that to Alex a lot , ” Kathryn said .
“ He is the best thing I ’ ve ever done .
I had a straightforward pregnancy and he was born a healthy , happy baby .
“ He was my greatest achievement .
He could have gone on to do whatever he wanted with his life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight months old .
“ The Government needs to explore the link between Covid and Kawasaki and get the information out there instead of keeping it quiet .
“ The fact they want children back in schools on June 1 is insane .
More children will die.
” To help support the family , visit justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hannah-rowlands-1 .
For parental support , see Kawasaki Support Group UK on Facebook

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A devastated mother has told of how her eight-month-old baby son died from the rare illness that is linked to coronavirus.
Alexander Parsons is believed to be the illness' youngest victim, Mirror Online reports.
Doctors believe the Kawaski disease could be triggered by a reaction to coronavirus and have given the condition a new name, PIMS-TS.
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Alex's mum Kathryn Rowlands, 29, said her beloved son had no underlying health conditions. He was pictured smiling and playing just two hours before a ruptured aneurysm.
“I can’t believe I carried him for longer than he was alive. I will never be whole again.
“And more parents will be in the same unimaginable position unless the Government starts to listen to the advice of scientists and stops gambling with people’s lives.
“The doctors and nurses who fought to save Alex were incredible – but if they’d known more about the Covid-Kawasaki link, they possibly could have done more.”
The first signs of Alex’s illness was a pinprick rash that looked like sunburn, a high temperature and swollen lymph nodes. He later developed severe sickness and his hands and soles of his feet turned red.
“We thought it was a viral infection,” said Kath, a stay-at-home mum.
“We called 111 and they said it could be mumps. When he began vomiting we called back.”
Alex was admitted to the Derriford Hospital in Plymouth on April 6 and diagnosed with Kawasaki disease the next day. The illness usually affects children under five – but pandemic-hit Europe has seen more than 200 suspected cases in children up to 14.
And in Italy 10 youngsters with Covid-19 began showing some or all symptoms of Kawasaki, the medical journal Lancet has reported.
When Alex’s condition worsened he was transferred to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. A heart scan found multiple coronary aneurysms, enlarged arteries and fluid. He died the next night.
“I was about to try to settle him down for bed but he was so upset,” said Kathryn. “He cried in a way I hadn’t heard. I held him and sang to him, then his head went back. He was floppy in my arms.”
Staff fought nearly an hour to revive him. He never regained consciousness.
“Half the time they were trying to bring him back I stayed in a corner of the room as I didn’t want him to think I’d left him,” Kathryn said.
“Then I sat on a chair outside. I could see him on the bed and his vitals were showing on a machine. I just kept staring at it, hoping they’d change. Then the doctors came out and said an aneurysm had burst and there was nothing they could do. I went in and I lay down next to him.”
Agonisingly, Covid-19 restrictions meant Alex’s dad Jon could not be there when his son died.
“It’s a two-and-a-half hour journey from the children’s hospital to home and only one of us could be with him at the time because of the virus,” said gas engineer Jon, 30. “I’d spent the day with him then headed home to get some sleep.
“I was getting ready for bed when I got a hysterical call from Kath. I couldn’t hear what she was saying so a nurse took the phone and explained Alex had had a cardiac arrest.”
Devon and Cornwall Police blue-lighted Jon to Bristol. But it was too late. “I found out it was over before I got there,” he said. “When we arrived the nurses led me into the room and Kath and Alex were both lying there. I hugged them.”
Kathryn and Jon are now waiting for the postmortem report and preparing a funeral for their only child. “I want A Thousand Years by Christina Perri to be played as I sang that to Alex a lot,” Kathryn said.
“He is the best thing I’ve ever done. I had a straightforward pregnancy and he was born a healthy, happy baby.
“He was my greatest achievement. He could have gone on to do whatever he wanted with his life. Now he’ll only ever be eight months old.
“The Government needs to explore the link between Covid and Kawasaki and get the information out there instead of keeping it quiet.
“The fact they want children back in schools on June 1 is insane. More children will die.”
To help support the family, visit justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hannah-rowlands-1. For parental support, see Kawasaki Support Group UK on Facebook


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-17--Two men arrested following attempted burglary in Bolton

Two men have been arrested following an attempted burglary in Bradshaw .
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Two men have been arrested following an attempted burglary in Bradshaw.
Police received reports of two men trying door handles near Canon Slade High School in Tonge Moor Road on Saturday afternoon.
Officers attended the scene and two males were stopped on Danesbury Road following an area search. A 42-year-old male and a 43-year-old male have since been arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said they remain in police custody for questioning.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering Aya Hachem

Police investigating the fatal drive-by shooting of Salford University law student Aya Hachem in Blackburn have tonight arrested three men on suspicion of murder .
The suspects , aged 33 , 36 and 39 , remain in custody and are being interviewed by detectives .
The arrests come after police made a public appeal for anyone with information to 'search their consciences ' .
Aya , 19 , was on her way to the supermarket when she was gunned down during a drive-by shooting .
Witnesses heard two gunshots just before Ms Hachem , 19 , was found unresponsive on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and pronounced dead a short time later .
Police say aspiring solicitor Aya was not the intended target of the broad daylight shooting - which happened at around 3pm on Sunday ( May 17 ) .
The officer leading the investigation , Det Supt Andy Cribbin from Lancashire ’ s Major Investigation Team said : “ We are on with a number of lines of enquiry which includes looking at CCTV in the area and we have spoken to a number of key witnesses .
“ Despite that , and the arrests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am asking anyone who might know anything about what happened , or the circumstances leading up to Aya being senselessly killed to speak to us .
Any piece of information , no matter how insignificant it may seem , could prove vital to our investigation.
” A green-coloured Toyota Avensis , registration SV53 UBP , was used to commit the offence .
A number of occupants were seen on board and shots were fired from the vehicle .
The car was later found abandoned on nearby Wellington Road , Lancashire Police say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s family have pleaded with the public to give any information about her murder to police .
Her devastated parents described the 'beautiful ' teenager as 'the most loyal devoted daughter ' who excelled in her studies .
University of Salford law student Aya is understood to have died from a gunshot wound .
She was on her way to Lidl to do some shopping at the time of the incident , police said .
Armed officers were deployed to the area as police ramped up patrols and declared a critical incident in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement , Aya 's family said : `` Our beautiful 19-year-old daughter Aya has been taken from us in the most horrific circumstances .
`` She was the most loyal devoted daughter who enjoyed spending time with her family , especially her brothers and sisters Ibraham , Assil and Amir .
`` She excelled in her studies both at Blackburn Central High School and at Salford University where she was in her second year and dreamed of becoming a solicitor .
She had just completed her exams and was learning to drive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastated by her death and would like to take this opportunity to plead with any members of the public who may have any information however small that may bring those responsible to justice .
`` We ask for privacy at this distressing time for us to grieve as a family . ''
Officers were called to King Street at around 3pm on Sunday to reports a woman had been found unresponsive close to the Lidl supermarket after two gunshots were heard in the area .
Emergency services attended and Aya was taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a short time later .
“ There is no evidence to suggest Aya was the intended target of this attack and every indication is that she was an innocent passerby , ” a police spokesperson said .
Detective Chief Constable Terry Woods , of Lancashire Police , said : “ This was an appalling and senseless attack on an innocent young woman , whose life was cut short while she was simply out doing some shopping .
“ First and foremost our condolences are with her family , who have lost their daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` “ In the last 24 hours we have learnt that Aya was a much-loved family member and friend who was enjoying her studies at the University of Salford .
“ She also gave her time to being a young trustee of the Children ’ s Society .
For her life to have been cut short like this is unthinkable and her family are understandably utterly distraught .
“ We appreciate this incident will have caused a huge amount of worry in the community , and we would like to reassure residents that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including armed officers , to carry out high visibility patrols in the area .
Anyone with concerns or questions is welcome to speak to those officers .
“ We are now asking anybody with information to come forward .
“ We know King Street was reasonably busy at the time of the attack and there will have been witnesses in the areas of King Street and Whalley Banks , near Lidl and the A674 , who may have seen something or who may know who is responsible .
“ We believe a green-coloured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offence , and this car was later recovered nearby .
`` If you saw the car in the area of King Street and Whalley Banks , or if you saw it being abandoned on Wellington Road , again we would urge you to get in touch .
`` Similarly if you have information about who had been using this vehicle either on the day of the attack or in the weeks preceding , please tell us .
“ We are also still appealing for anybody with mobile phone , CCTV or dashcam footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4pm yesterday to send it to us .
“ We appreciate people may not want to get involved and may be reluctant to come forward , but an innocent young woman has been killed in broad daylight and we are asking anybody with any information at all to search their consciences and get in touch to tell us what they know.
” The Children ’ s Society Chief Executive , Mark Russell , said : “ We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of one of our young trustees , Aya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remarkable young woman , and an inspiring voice for children and young people .
“ Our thoughts are with her family at this awful time.
” The Asylum and Refugee Community ( ARC ) , a charity working with asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn , said she was originally from Lebanon and was studying law at Salford , reported The Mirror .
She 's said to have just passed her second year law exams .
In a social media tribute to her , the charity spoke of an 'horrific , senseless attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up in a shooting ' .
The ARC Project Blackburn wrote on Facebook : `` With great sadness and heartache we have to share with you that we have lost Aya , beloved eldest daughter of Samar and Ismael from Lebanon .
`` Aya , one of our own , lost her life in a horrific senseless attack , randomly caught up in a shooting outside Lidl , King Street , Blackburn , as she walked past at around 3pm on Sunday .
`` Aya , a beautiful 19 year old young woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2nd year law exams at Salford University and had a dream and ambition to study international law .
`` Aya and her family are much loved in our ARC community .
`` Our hearts and prayers are with them at this painful time especially during this holy month of Ramadam when Aya and her family were fasting . ''
Any information or footage can be sent in to us via the major incident portal at https : //mipp.police.uk/operation/0401020120E05-PO1 Anybody with any other information is asked to get in touch on 101 , quoting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org .

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Police investigating the fatal drive-by shooting of Salford University law student Aya Hachem in Blackburn have tonight arrested three men on suspicion of murder.
The suspects, aged 33, 36 and 39, remain in custody and are being interviewed by detectives.
The arrests come after police made a public appeal for anyone with information to 'search their consciences'.
Aya, 19, was on her way to the supermarket when she was gunned down during a drive-by shooting.
Witnesses heard two gunshots just before Ms Hachem, 19, was found unresponsive on King Street, in Blackburn town centre, and pronounced dead a short time later.
Police say aspiring solicitor Aya was not the intended target of the broad daylight shooting - which happened at around 3pm on Sunday (May 17).
The officer leading the investigation, Det Supt Andy Cribbin from Lancashire’s Major Investigation Team said: “We are on with a number of lines of enquiry which includes looking at CCTV in the area and we have spoken to a number of key witnesses.
“Despite that, and the arrests, this is a live investigation and I am asking anyone who might know anything about what happened, or the circumstances leading up to Aya being senselessly killed to speak to us . Any piece of information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove vital to our investigation.”
A green-coloured Toyota Avensis, registration SV53 UBP, was used to commit the offence.
(Image: PA)
A number of occupants were seen on board and shots were fired from the vehicle.
The car was later found abandoned on nearby Wellington Road, Lancashire Police say.
Before the arrests, Aya’s family have pleaded with the public to give any information about her murder to police.
Her devastated parents described the 'beautiful' teenager as 'the most loyal devoted daughter' who excelled in her studies.
University of Salford law student Aya is understood to have died from a gunshot wound.
She was on her way to Lidl to do some shopping at the time of the incident, police said.
Armed officers were deployed to the area as police ramped up patrols and declared a critical incident in the wake of the shooting.
In a statement, Aya's family said: "Our beautiful 19-year-old daughter Aya has been taken from us in the most horrific circumstances.
"She was the most loyal devoted daughter who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her brothers and sisters Ibraham, Assil and Amir.
"She excelled in her studies both at Blackburn Central High School and at Salford University where she was in her second year and dreamed of becoming a solicitor. She had just completed her exams and was learning to drive.
"We her parents are absolutely devastated by her death and would like to take this opportunity to plead with any members of the public who may have any information however small that may bring those responsible to justice.
"We ask for privacy at this distressing time for us to grieve as a family."
Officers were called to King Street at around 3pm on Sunday to reports a woman had been found unresponsive close to the Lidl supermarket after two gunshots were heard in the area.
Emergency services attended and Aya was taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.
“There is no evidence to suggest Aya was the intended target of this attack and every indication is that she was an innocent passerby,” a police spokesperson said.
(Image: PA)
Detective Chief Constable Terry Woods, of Lancashire Police, said: “This was an appalling and senseless attack on an innocent young woman, whose life was cut short while she was simply out doing some shopping.
“First and foremost our condolences are with her family, who have lost their daughter during the holy month of Ramadan.
"“In the last 24 hours we have learnt that Aya was a much-loved family member and friend who was enjoying her studies at the University of Salford.
“She also gave her time to being a young trustee of the Children’s Society. For her life to have been cut short like this is unthinkable and her family are understandably utterly distraught.
“We appreciate this incident will have caused a huge amount of worry in the community, and we would like to reassure residents that we have deployed significant additional resources, including armed officers, to carry out high visibility patrols in the area. Anyone with concerns or questions is welcome to speak to those officers.
“We are now asking anybody with information to come forward.
“We know King Street was reasonably busy at the time of the attack and there will have been witnesses in the areas of King Street and Whalley Banks, near Lidl and the A674, who may have seen something or who may know who is responsible.
“We believe a green-coloured Toyota Avensis was used to commit the offence, and this car was later recovered nearby.
"If you saw the car in the area of King Street and Whalley Banks, or if you saw it being abandoned on Wellington Road, again we would urge you to get in touch.
"Similarly if you have information about who had been using this vehicle either on the day of the attack or in the weeks preceding, please tell us.
“We are also still appealing for anybody with mobile phone, CCTV or dashcam footage taken in the area between 10am and 4pm yesterday to send it to us.
“We appreciate people may not want to get involved and may be reluctant to come forward, but an innocent young woman has been killed in broad daylight and we are asking anybody with any information at all to search their consciences and get in touch to tell us what they know.”
The Children’s Society Chief Executive, Mark Russell, said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of one of our young trustees, Aya Hachem.
“She was a truly remarkable young woman, and an inspiring voice for children and young people.
“Our thoughts are with her family at this awful time.”
(Image: PA)
The Asylum and Refugee Community (ARC), a charity working with asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn, said she was originally from Lebanon and was studying law at Salford, reported The Mirror.
She's said to have just passed her second year law exams.
In a social media tribute to her, the charity spoke of an 'horrific, senseless attack' and said she was 'randomly caught up in a shooting'.
The ARC Project Blackburn wrote on Facebook: "With great sadness and heartache we have to share with you that we have lost Aya, beloved eldest daughter of Samar and Ismael from Lebanon.
"Aya, one of our own, lost her life in a horrific senseless attack, randomly caught up in a shooting outside Lidl, King Street, Blackburn, as she walked past at around 3pm on Sunday.
"Aya, a beautiful 19 year old young woman from Lebanon, had just passed her 2nd year law exams at Salford University and had a dream and ambition to study international law.
"Aya and her family are much loved in our ARC community.
"Our hearts and prayers are with them at this painful time especially during this holy month of Ramadam when Aya and her family were fasting."
Any information or footage can be sent in to us via the major incident portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/0401020120E05-PO1
Anybody with any other information is asked to get in touch on 101, quoting log number 0412 of May 18th, or anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Up to 20pc of hospital patients with coronavirus contracted virus in hospital

Up to a fifth of patients with coronavirus in several hospitals contracted the disease while being treated as in-patients for another illness , senior doctors and nurses have been informed .
NHS bosses are understood to have shared the information in a national telephone briefing with medics last month , the Guardian reports .
NHS England told the medical directors and chief nurses from all acute hospitals in England that 10pc-20pc of people in hospital with the disease had contracted coronavirus as inpatients during the pandemic .
It 's believed that some of the infections were passed on by hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus and had no symptoms , while fellow patients with coronavirus were responsible for the others .
Senior doctors and hospital managers told the Guardian that doctors , nurses and other staff have inadvertently passed on the virus to patients because they did not have adequate personal protective equipment ( PPE ) , or could not get tested for the virus .
Cases of hospital-acquired COVID-19 are said to be a significant problem and that patients have died after becoming infected that way .
One surgeon , who did not want to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my department treated who were inpatients pre-lockdown got the bug and died .
Obviously the timeline supports that they acquired it from staff and other patients.
” However , other NHS sources say the number of in-patients contracting the illness is much lower at around 5-7pc .
Some say the headline figure passed reported in the national briefing was skewed because one trust was known to have poor infection control procedures in place .
An NHS spokesperson said : `` This new global health emergency means hospitals faced an unprecedented challenge , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevention and control .
`` These are continually being supplemented in new ways , as the science regarding the specific features of this coronavirus develops . ''
Last week the M.E.N revealed that public health officials do not currently know how many people are testing positive for COVID-19 in the region due to a ‘ log jam ’ in getting information from the national system .
Confusion over laboratory use and a breakdown in data-sharing with government means the results of tests carried out at commercial operations such as the drive-through at Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care homes , are not being communicated back to local health bodies .
The situation has arisen in the past 10 days , due to conflicts between the two different testing systems that have been operating here for some time .
While all key workers have been eligible for around two weeks , some have reported difficulties in accessing tests .
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are staying in , join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group .

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Up to a fifth of patients with coronavirus in several hospitals contracted the disease while being treated as in-patients for another illness, senior doctors and nurses have been informed.
NHS bosses are understood to have shared the information in a national telephone briefing with medics last month, the Guardian reports.
NHS England told the medical directors and chief nurses from all acute hospitals in England that 10pc-20pc of people in hospital with the disease had contracted coronavirus as inpatients during the pandemic.
It's believed that some of the infections were passed on by hospital staff who were unaware they had the virus and had no symptoms, while fellow patients with coronavirus were responsible for the others.
Senior doctors and hospital managers told the Guardian that doctors, nurses and other staff have inadvertently passed on the virus to patients because they did not have adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), or could not get tested for the virus.
Cases of hospital-acquired COVID-19 are said to be a significant problem and that patients have died after becoming infected that way.
One surgeon, who did not want to be named, said: “Multiple patients my department treated who were inpatients pre-lockdown got the bug and died. Obviously the timeline supports that they acquired it from staff and other patients.”
(Image: AP)
However, other NHS sources say the number of in-patients contracting the illness is much lower at around 5-7pc.
Some say the headline figure passed reported in the national briefing was skewed because one trust was known to have poor infection control procedures in place.
An NHS spokesperson said: "This new global health emergency means hospitals faced an unprecedented challenge, but they have established effective mechanisms for infection prevention and control.
"These are continually being supplemented in new ways, as the science regarding the specific features of this coronavirus develops."
Last week the M.E.N revealed that public health officials do not currently know how many people are testing positive for COVID-19 in the region due to a ‘log jam’ in getting information from the national system.
Confusion over laboratory use and a breakdown in data-sharing with government means the results of tests carried out at commercial operations such as the drive-through at Manchester Airport, or in some cases in care homes, are not being communicated back to local health bodies.
The situation has arisen in the past 10 days, due to conflicts between the two different testing systems that have been operating here for some time.
While all key workers have been eligible for around two weeks, some have reported difficulties in accessing tests.
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown, and for things to do while you are staying in, join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Nearly half of care homes in Greater Manchester have reported COVID-19 outbreaks

Nearly half of care homes in Greater Manchester have reported outbreaks of coronavirus .
There were 254 suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in care homes in Greater Manchester between March 9 and May 10 .
Government data shows that 45pc of the 566 care homes in our area have had cases of the virus .
There were seven new suspected or confirmed outbreaks in care homes in the area in the week ending May 10 .
That was down from 11 newly reported the week before , and down from a peak of 66 reports in the week ending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total of 5,546 suspected or confirmed coronavirus outbreaks have been reported in care homes .
In our region , Wigan had the highest number with 64pc of residential homes reporting cases , followed by Tameside with 58pc and Oldham with 57pc .
Rochdale had the lowest rate with 36pc of care homes reporting outbreaks .
This data comes from reports to Public Health England ( PHE ) of infectious disease outbreaks in residential and nursing homes .
A care home will only be included in the dataset once and if a care home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only the first is included in those figures - it ’ s not possible to know from the data if the reported outbreaks are still ongoing .
In the week ending May 10 , 418 new outbreaks were reported - that was a drop from 699 a week before .
However , while most regions saw falls , in the South East , the number of suspected or confirmed outbreaks being reported rose from 103 to 118 Care homes in the North East appear to have been hardest hit by Covid-19 - nearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak .
That compares to a quarter in the South West .
Here are the figures for each borough of Greater Manchester based on PHE data : New cases in week ending May 10 : 0 New cases in week ending May 10 : 0 New cases in week ending May 10 : 1 New cases in week ending May 10 : 0 New cases in week ending May 10 : 2 New cases in week ending May 10 : 0 New cases in week ending May 10 : 0 New cases in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases in week ending May 10 : 2 New cases in week ending May 10 : 1 Greater Manchester has developed it 's own hospital-style alert system for care homes in response to the crisis .
It was drawn up in the space of a week in April and was designed to flag any potential concerns around coronavirus outbreaks and PPE shortages .
The mayor of Greater Manchester , Andy Burnham , said in his most recent weekly press conference he was watching the situation 'incredibly closely ' .
Separate figures released by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week show that nearly 500 care home residents in the region have died after contracting coronavirus .
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Nearly half of care homes in Greater Manchester have reported outbreaks of coronavirus.
There were 254 suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in care homes in Greater Manchester between March 9 and May 10.
Government data shows that 45pc of the 566 care homes in our area have had cases of the virus.
There were seven new suspected or confirmed outbreaks in care homes in the area in the week ending May 10.
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That was down from 11 newly reported the week before, and down from a peak of 66 reports in the week ending April 12.
Across England, a total of 5,546 suspected or confirmed coronavirus outbreaks have been reported in care homes.
In our region, Wigan had the highest number with 64pc of residential homes reporting cases, followed by Tameside with 58pc and Oldham with 57pc.
Rochdale had the lowest rate with 36pc of care homes reporting outbreaks.
This data comes from reports to Public Health England (PHE) of infectious disease outbreaks in residential and nursing homes.
A care home will only be included in the dataset once and if a care home has reported more than one outbreak, only the first is included in those figures - it’s not possible to know from the data if the reported outbreaks are still ongoing.
In the week ending May 10, 418 new outbreaks were reported - that was a drop from 699 a week before.
However, while most regions saw falls, in the South East, the number of suspected or confirmed outbreaks being reported rose from 103 to 118
Care homes in the North East appear to have been hardest hit by Covid-19 - nearly half (48PC) have reported an outbreak.
That compares to a quarter in the South West.
Here are the figures for each borough of Greater Manchester based on PHE data:
Bolton
Total number of cases: 21
Percentage of care homes with cases: 37pc
New cases in week ending May 10: 0
Bury
Total number of cases: 22
Percentage of care homes with cases: 39pc
New cases in week ending May 10: 0
Manchester
Total number of cases: 36
Percentage of care homes with cases: 39pc
New cases in week ending May 10: 1
Oldham
Total number of cases: 25
Percentage of care homes with cases: 57pc
New cases in week ending May 10: 0
Rochdale
Total number of cases: 21
Percentage of care homes with cases: 36pc
New cases in week ending May 10: 2
Salford
Total number of cases: 20
Percentage of care homes with cases: 44pc
New cases in week ending May 10: 0
Stockport
Total number of cases: 31
Percentage of care homes with cases: 48pc
New cases in week ending May 10: 0
Tameside
Total number of cases: 22
Percentage of care homes with cases: 58pc
New cases in week ending May 10: 1
Trafford
Total number of cases: 21
Percentage of care homes with cases: 37pc
New cases in week ending May 10: 2
Wigan
Total number of cases: 35
Percentage of care homes with cases: 64pc
New cases in week ending May 10: 1
Greater Manchester has developed it's own hospital-style alert system for care homes in response to the crisis.
It was drawn up in the space of a week in April and was designed to flag any potential concerns around coronavirus outbreaks and PPE shortages.
The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said in his most recent weekly press conference he was watching the situation 'incredibly closely'.
Separate figures released by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) last week show that nearly 500 care home residents in the region have died after contracting coronavirus.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Man United evening headlines as youngsters sign and loan player recalled

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday , May 18 .
Manchester United ’ s first-team squad are set to return to training tomorrow following a statement from the Premier League .
Clubs have voted unanimously to resume training in small , socially-distanced groups ahead of a proposed league restart in June .
Players will be required to maintain strict no contact rules and adhere to the medical staffs ’ social distancing guidelines .
The Premier League ’ s statement on the matter reads : `` Premier League shareholders today voted unanimously to return to small-group training from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restarting the Premier League , when safe to do so .
`` Step One of the Return to Training Protocol enables squads to train while maintaining social distancing .
Contact training is not yet permitted.
” United have not played a Premier League game since March 9 and remain fifth in the table .
Manchester United are set to sign six young players from Fletcher Moss Rangers – the same junior side Marcus Rashford used to play for – MEN Sport has revealed .
The club have enjoyed huge success over the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best young players under the age of 10 have been snapped up by United .
Fletcher Moss Rangers have a reputation for producing talent , with Jesse Lingard , Danny Welbeck and Wes Brown all having played for the club in their junior days , before going on to star for Manchester United .
The youngsters will join the club ’ s academy setup hoping to emulate the club ’ s current stars in years to come .
Coach Remi DeJonge feels it is a testament to the hard work put in by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ As a club it shows we 're doing something right .
We ’ re giving kids a platform to show how good they are , ” he told MEN Sport .
“ Fletcher Moss itself has a huge reputation for doing just that in Manchester .
There is a sense of pride and honour.
” Manchester United goalkeeper Joel Pereira is set to be recalled from his loan spell at Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian , as reported by MEN Sport .
The news comes following the league ’ s decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a move which condemns Hearts to relegation to the Scottish Championship for the 2020/21 campaign .
he Portuguese youngster endured a difficult time in the Scottish capital , conceding 43 times in 25 league outings as Hearts finished bottom of the table .
The 23-year-old , who turns 24 next month , has just 12 months remaining on his current Manchester United contract and it remains unclear as to whether or not the club will offer him a new deal..

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, May 18.
United players set for training return
Manchester United’s first-team squad are set to return to training tomorrow following a statement from the Premier League.
Clubs have voted unanimously to resume training in small, socially-distanced groups ahead of a proposed league restart in June.
Players will be required to maintain strict no contact rules and adhere to the medical staffs’ social distancing guidelines.
The Premier League’s statement on the matter reads: "Premier League shareholders today voted unanimously to return to small-group training from tomorrow afternoon, the first step towards restarting the Premier League, when safe to do so.
"Step One of the Return to Training Protocol enables squads to train while maintaining social distancing. Contact training is not yet permitted.”
United have not played a Premier League game since March 9 and remain fifth in the table.
United sign youngsters from Rashford's old club
Manchester United are set to sign six young players from Fletcher Moss Rangers – the same junior side Marcus Rashford used to play for – MEN Sport has revealed.
The club have enjoyed huge success over the past few years and now some of their best young players under the age of 10 have been snapped up by United.
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Fletcher Moss Rangers have a reputation for producing talent, with Jesse Lingard, Danny Welbeck and Wes Brown all having played for the club in their junior days, before going on to star for Manchester United.
The youngsters will join the club’s academy setup hoping to emulate the club’s current stars in years to come.
Coach Remi DeJonge feels it is a testament to the hard work put in by the club and the players themselves.
“As a club it shows we're doing something right. We’re giving kids a platform to show how good they are,” he told MEN Sport.
“Fletcher Moss itself has a huge reputation for doing just that in Manchester. There is a sense of pride and honour.”
Pereira loan recall
Manchester United goalkeeper Joel Pereira is set to be recalled from his loan spell at Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian, as reported by MEN Sport.
The news comes following the league’s decision to curtail the Scottish Premiership season prematurely, a move which condemns Hearts to relegation to the Scottish Championship for the 2020/21 campaign.
he Portuguese youngster endured a difficult time in the Scottish capital, conceding 43 times in 25 league outings as Hearts finished bottom of the table.
The 23-year-old, who turns 24 next month, has just 12 months remaining on his current Manchester United contract and it remains unclear as to whether or not the club will offer him a new deal..


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Man City evening headlines as De Bruyne coach makes captaincy claim

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday , May 18 .
The Premier League have announced first-team training has been permitted to take place tomorrow for the first time since March .
Clubs have voted unanimously in favour of a gradual resumption of training activity , with squads being put through their paces in small groups initially .
The move comes as Premier League and club officials have attempted to come to a resolution over completing the current campaign .
Players are not permitted to engage in physical contact and must conduct themselves in a socially-distanced manner when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical staff will be on hand to assist with enforcing the measures .
`` Strict medical protocols of the highest standard will ensure everyone returns to training in the safest environment possible , ” reads the Premier League ’ s official statement .
It has been coined ‘ Step One of the Return to Training Protocol ’ according to Premier League officials and “ has been agreed in consultation with players , managers , Premier League club doctors , independent experts and the government.
” It came as City players were pictured arriving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ahead of starting training there later this week .
Dutch teenager Jayden Braaf has responded to comparisons between himself and ex-Manchester City youth team player Jadon Sancho .
Braaf – also a winger possessing good speed and an eye for goal – claims he does not think about comparisons to the Borussia Dortmund and England winger , preferring to focus on his own goals and development .
In an Instagram Q & A session , as reported by MEN Sport , the 17-year-old responded to Sancho similarities by stating : “ Everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm just myself , I 'm not the new Sancho or something like that . ''
De Bruyne has leadership quality now , says former boss Kevin De Bruyne ’ s former manager Dieter Hecking has described how the Belgian has developed off the pitch since his return to England .
Hecking was De Bruyne ’ s coach at VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga , where a single season in the spotlight was enough to tempt Manchester City to spend £55m on the midfielder .
Since the departure of Vincent Kompany last summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the pitch as City ’ s captain , leading the side often in the absence of regular skipper David Silva and his vice-captain Fernandinho .
Hecking has commended the personal growth he has seen in his former player .
`` We tried to help and encourage him to take a leading role [ at Wolfsburg ] .
That 's why I was very happy to see Kevin wearing the captain 's armband at Manchester City in the last games , ” he told MEN Sport .
“ He seems to be taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With club captain David Silva set to leave the club this summer , 28-year-old De Bruyne could be handed the captaincy on a more permanent basis .

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday, May 18.
First-team training to resume for City
The Premier League have announced first-team training has been permitted to take place tomorrow for the first time since March.
Clubs have voted unanimously in favour of a gradual resumption of training activity, with squads being put through their paces in small groups initially.
The move comes as Premier League and club officials have attempted to come to a resolution over completing the current campaign.
Players are not permitted to engage in physical contact and must conduct themselves in a socially-distanced manner when working in small groups while clubs’ medical staff will be on hand to assist with enforcing the measures.
"Strict medical protocols of the highest standard will ensure everyone returns to training in the safest environment possible,” reads the Premier League’s official statement.
It has been coined ‘Step One of the Return to Training Protocol’ according to Premier League officials and “has been agreed in consultation with players, managers, Premier League club doctors, independent experts and the government.”
It came as City players were pictured arriving at the City Football Academy for testing, ahead of starting training there later this week.
Braaf on Sancho comparisons
Dutch teenager Jayden Braaf has responded to comparisons between himself and ex-Manchester City youth team player Jadon Sancho.
Braaf – also a winger possessing good speed and an eye for goal – claims he does not think about comparisons to the Borussia Dortmund and England winger, preferring to focus on his own goals and development.
In an Instagram Q&A session, as reported by MEN Sport, the 17-year-old responded to Sancho similarities by stating: “Everyone is thinking about Sancho No.2 but I'm just myself, I'm not the new Sancho or something like that."
De Bruyne has leadership quality now, says former boss
Kevin De Bruyne’s former manager Dieter Hecking has described how the Belgian has developed off the pitch since his return to England.
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Hecking was De Bruyne’s coach at VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, where a single season in the spotlight was enough to tempt Manchester City to spend £55m on the midfielder.
Since the departure of Vincent Kompany last summer, De Bruyne has seen more time on the pitch as City’s captain, leading the side often in the absence of regular skipper David Silva and his vice-captain Fernandinho.
Hecking has commended the personal growth he has seen in his former player.
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"We tried to help and encourage him to take a leading role [at Wolfsburg]. That's why I was very happy to see Kevin wearing the captain's armband at Manchester City in the last games,” he told MEN Sport.
“He seems to be taking on more responsibility there as well.”
With club captain David Silva set to leave the club this summer, 28-year-old De Bruyne could be handed the captaincy on a more permanent basis.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--One Show viewers fume as Normal People star 'spoils' show ending

The problem with new series being available all at once is that there 's ALWAYS a chance of someone spoiling it before you get to the end .
And poor Daisy Edgar-Jones may have just been one of those people .
The Normal People actress appeared on The One Show alongside co-star Paul Mescal to discuss the phenomenon that is the BBC drama .
The adaptation of the Sally Rooney book by the same name has taken viewers by storm - becoming one of BBC iPlayer 's most requested shows with over 21.8m fans rushing to watch the 12-part series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completed the series , which is still airing weekly on BBC One .
The One Show host Alex Jones asked Daisy and Paul , who play teenage complicated lovebirds Marianne and Connell in the series , where they would like to see the characters IF there was to be another series .
But it seems Daisy Edgar-Jones ' answer completely gave the game away for some viewers as she mentioned what happened in the final episode .
`` # TheOneShow # NormalPeople 'no spoilers ' You 've just spoilt it ! ''
tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re not going to spoil the ending of # NormalPeople for anyone who hasn ’ t seen it but where do you think it will start if there is a series 2 ?
Thanks for that . ''
`` Oh dear , Daisy Edgar-Jones just unwittingly spoiled the ending of Normal People on # TheOneShow , '' added a third .
With a fourth saying : `` Well done @ BBCTheOneShow You just blew the ending of # NormalPeople for those still watching on @ BBCOne . ''
The One Show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The problem with new series being available all at once is that there's ALWAYS a chance of someone spoiling it before you get to the end.
And poor Daisy Edgar-Jones may have just been one of those people.
The Normal People actress appeared on The One Show alongside co-star Paul Mescal to discuss the phenomenon that is the BBC drama.
The adaptation of the Sally Rooney book by the same name has taken viewers by storm - becoming one of BBC iPlayer's most requested shows with over 21.8m fans rushing to watch the 12-part series.
However, not everyone has quite completed the series, which is still airing weekly on BBC One.
(Image: BBC)
The One Show host Alex Jones asked Daisy and Paul, who play teenage complicated lovebirds Marianne and Connell in the series, where they would like to see the characters IF there was to be another series.
But it seems Daisy Edgar-Jones' answer completely gave the game away for some viewers as she mentioned what happened in the final episode.
And viewers weren't impressed.
"#TheOneShow #NormalPeople 'no spoilers' You've just spoilt it!" tweeted one viewer.
(Image: BBC)
Another said: "We’re not going to spoil the ending of #NormalPeople for anyone who hasn’t seen it but where do you think it will start if there is a series 2? Thanks for that."
"Oh dear, Daisy Edgar-Jones just unwittingly spoiled the ending of Normal People on #TheOneShow," added a third.
With a fourth saying: "Well done @BBCTheOneShow You just blew the ending of #NormalPeople for those still watching on @BBCOne."
The One Show airs weekdays on BBC One from 7pm.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Brothers, primary school teachers - and now co-hosts of a chart-topping podcast

A podcast taking a lighthearted look at the reality of primary school children social distancing has become a massive hit .
Two Mr Ps in a Pod ( Cast ) is the brainchild of teacher Lee Parkinson and his teaching assistant brother , Adam .
The pair were already attracting big numbers , with listeners loving their 'lighthearted look at life in the classroom ' .
So much so that the pair began a live tour , putting on sell-out shows to teachers and non-teachers alike in Manchester , Newport , Newcastle and London .
Sadly the 2020 leg of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end when lockdown began , but now the duo have gained thousands of new followers online .
Now on episode 52 , the podcast is a firm favourite - ranking number one in the Education Podcast chart and 62nd overall in the UK .
With their recent podcast discussing the impossibilities of primary children social distancing going down a storm in the current climate - amassing more than 3,000 listens in the first few hours of release - they 've now surpassed one million listens .
Lee , otherwise known as Davyhulme Primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The podcast was started two years ago and takes a lighthearted look at life in the classroom , sharing funny anecdotes , stories and discussing a vast range of educational topic .
`` Since the lockdown , the listens seem to have shot through the roof with teachers seemingly needing a welcome distraction to the stressful time of supporting home learning and still being in school looking after key worker children . ''
The 35-year-old , whose brother Adam , 31 , is a teaching assistant in Salford , added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are struggling and faced with so many challenges , a podcast which has a positive stance on life in the classroom seems to certainly be cheering up teachers all over the UK and beyond .
`` We ’ ve had to postpone our live shows because of the virus , but we have found that the podcast has been a welcome distraction for many during the lockdown and certainly helping a lot of teachers who can ’ t be in school and miss feeling part of the staff . ''
The brothers created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories on a family holiday to Florida .
Regular features include : ‘ Teacher Confessions ’ where teachers admit anonymously to hilarious school antics ; ‘ The Random Things you only find in Primary Schools ’ discuss the things that you actually would only ever find in a primary school - blue paper towels , wet play boxes and metre rulers to name a few ; and most recently ‘ Covidiot ’ , which highlights some of the most idiotic behaviour seen during lockdown .
When the pair are working full time the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lockdown the demand has arisen for weekly episodes .
To find out more about the podcast , or to listen to the episodes , visit the website here , or follow ICT with Mr P on Facebook here .

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A podcast taking a lighthearted look at the reality of primary school children social distancing has become a massive hit.
Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast) is the brainchild of teacher Lee Parkinson and his teaching assistant brother, Adam.
The pair were already attracting big numbers, with listeners loving their 'lighthearted look at life in the classroom'.
So much so that the pair began a live tour, putting on sell-out shows to teachers and non-teachers alike in Manchester, Newport, Newcastle and London.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Sadly the 2020 leg of the UK tour came to a premature end when lockdown began, but now the duo have gained thousands of new followers online.
Now on episode 52, the podcast is a firm favourite - ranking number one in the Education Podcast chart and 62nd overall in the UK.
With their recent podcast discussing the impossibilities of primary children social distancing going down a storm in the current climate - amassing more than 3,000 listens in the first few hours of release - they've now surpassed one million listens.
Lee, otherwise known as Davyhulme Primary teacher's ICT with Mr P, said: "The podcast was started two years ago and takes a lighthearted look at life in the classroom, sharing funny anecdotes, stories and discussing a vast range of educational topic.
"Since the lockdown, the listens seem to have shot through the roof with teachers seemingly needing a welcome distraction to the stressful time of supporting home learning and still being in school looking after key worker children."
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The 35-year-old, whose brother Adam, 31, is a teaching assistant in Salford, added: "At a time where teachers are struggling and faced with so many challenges, a podcast which has a positive stance on life in the classroom seems to certainly be cheering up teachers all over the UK and beyond.
"We’ve had to postpone our live shows because of the virus, but we have found that the podcast has been a welcome distraction for many during the lockdown and certainly helping a lot of teachers who can’t be in school and miss feeling part of the staff."
The brothers created the idea of the podcast whilst sharing stories on a family holiday to Florida.
Regular features include: ‘Teacher Confessions’ where teachers admit anonymously to hilarious school antics; ‘The Random Things you only find in Primary Schools’ discuss the things that you actually would only ever find in a primary school - blue paper towels, wet play boxes and metre rulers to name a few; and most recently ‘Covidiot’, which highlights some of the most idiotic behaviour seen during lockdown.
When the pair are working full time the episodes take place fortnightly, but due to lockdown the demand has arisen for weekly episodes.
To find out more about the podcast, or to listen to the episodes, visit the website here, or follow ICT with Mr P on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Man in hospital after stabbing outside newsagents as police descend on scene

A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed during a 'commotion ' outside a newsagents in Hulme tonight .
Police and an ambulance were called to Stretford Road just after 6pm on Monday .
A man , 31 , was taken to hospital with a stab injury to his leg although his condition was not thought to be serious .
Police arrested a 56-year-old man at the scene .
Residents described how they heard homeless people who had congregated outside a newsagents 'arguing and fighting ' on the pavement .
Mobile phone camera footage showed a significant response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kie Holt , 24 , who lives nearby , said : `` There was quite a few homeless people outside the shop all arguing and fighting .
`` It looked like someone has been stabbed .
They were bandaging someone up .
There 's obviously been some conflict between them .
They were on the floor for about half-an-hour and then they were taken onto a stretcher into an ambulance .
`` It was shocking .
You really do n't expect it .
It looked like the police were really struggling to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robinson , 19 , said : `` I looked out of the window and saw a police van outside .
I did n't think anything of it .
`` Then I looked out of the window again and there were three police cars and another police van , and two more police cars around the corner .
`` There was a lot of commotion on the floor outside the shop and there was a lot police officers surrounding this guy .
They got him on a stretcher and into the ambulance . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and searching inside a nearby postbox .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police one man had suffered a stab wound to the leg .
He said : `` A male , 31 , has injuries to his leg not believed to be life-threatening .
A male , 56 , has been arrested . ''
He went on that there had been 'an altercation between the two of them ' .

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A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed during a 'commotion' outside a newsagents in Hulme tonight.
Police and an ambulance were called to Stretford Road just after 6pm on Monday.
A man, 31, was taken to hospital with a stab injury to his leg although his condition was not thought to be serious.
Police arrested a 56-year-old man at the scene. Residents described how they heard homeless people who had congregated outside a newsagents 'arguing and fighting' on the pavement.
Mobile phone camera footage showed a significant response to the incident by the emergency services.
Kie Holt, 24, who lives nearby, said: "There was quite a few homeless people outside the shop all arguing and fighting.
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"It looked like someone has been stabbed. They were bandaging someone up. There's obviously been some conflict between them. They were on the floor for about half-an-hour and then they were taken onto a stretcher into an ambulance.
"It was shocking. You really don't expect it. It looked like the police were really struggling to calm everybody down."
Student Lauryn Robinson, 19, said: "I looked out of the window and saw a police van outside. I didn't think anything of it.
"Then I looked out of the window again and there were three police cars and another police van, and two more police cars around the corner.
"There was a lot of commotion on the floor outside the shop and there was a lot police officers surrounding this guy. They got him on a stretcher and into the ambulance."
Lauryn said police could be seen opening and searching inside a nearby postbox.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police one man had suffered a stab wound to the leg.
He said: "A male, 31, has injuries to his leg not believed to be life-threatening. A male, 56, has been arrested."
He went on that there had been 'an altercation between the two of them'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Man City to battle Dortmund for promising defender and more rumours

Manchester City will do battle with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund to sign young Altinordu defender Ravil Tagir , according to reports .
While football across the world has been brought to a standstill over the last few months due to the coronavirus outbreak , City have been continuing to recruit promising talent for the future .
The Blues secured the signing of Peruvian defender Kluiverth Aguilar in April , though he wo n't arrive at the Etihad until he turns 18 next year , and have now reportedly turned their attention to another promising defender .
The 17-year-old centre-back Tagir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top flight having made 27 appearances this season , scoring once , and is tipped to follow in the footsteps of Leicester City star Caglar Soyuncu .
According to Turkish newspaper Takvim , via SportWitness , City have been impressed with his performances but will face stiff competition from Dortmund and Fenerbahce for Tagir , who is contracted at Altinordu until 2022 .
Meanwhile , City have reportedly been eyeing a move for Napoli forward Dries Mertens .
The 33-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season , with Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belgian star .
However , Il Mattino , via Sport Witness , say that City have `` come forward '' in the queue .
Mertens is apparently happy at Napoli but the chance to play for Pep Guardiola at City could be a huge temptation for the attacker .

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Manchester City will do battle with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund to sign young Altinordu defender Ravil Tagir, according to reports.
While football across the world has been brought to a standstill over the last few months due to the coronavirus outbreak, City have been continuing to recruit promising talent for the future.
The Blues secured the signing of Peruvian defender Kluiverth Aguilar in April, though he won't arrive at the Etihad until he turns 18 next year, and have now reportedly turned their attention to another promising defender.
The 17-year-old centre-back Tagir is already a regular in the Turkish top flight having made 27 appearances this season, scoring once, and is tipped to follow in the footsteps of Leicester City star Caglar Soyuncu.
According to Turkish newspaper Takvim, via SportWitness, City have been impressed with his performances but will face stiff competition from Dortmund and Fenerbahce for Tagir, who is contracted at Altinordu until 2022.
Meanwhile, City have reportedly been eyeing a move for Napoli forward Dries Mertens. The 33-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, with Chelsea among the clubs strongly linked to the Belgian star.
However, Il Mattino, via Sport Witness, say that City have "come forward" in the queue.
Mertens is apparently happy at Napoli but the chance to play for Pep Guardiola at City could be a huge temptation for the attacker.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Everton join Man Utd in Rabiot race and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have been joined by Premier League rivals Everton in the race for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot , according to reports .
MEN Sport understands that United will continue their plans of strengthening the squad when the transfer window reopens despite the financial uncertainty of the market as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
Midfield is a key area which Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to enhance with the additions of top targets Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham .
Another midfielder who is once again being linked with a move to Old Trafford is Rabiot , who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past .
MEN Sport reported last May that United were monitoring Rabiot 's situation at his former club Paris Saint-Germain , as he was readying to leave on a free transfer .
The Frenchman instead joined Italian giants Juventus but the move has n't gone to plan with an exit just a year later being heavily touted .
According to Gazzetta dello Sport , via Sport Witness , that there 's an 80 per cent chance Rabiot will leave Turin this summer , with United and Everton the front runners in the race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's claimed that there 's an equal chance he could join either side , as a reunion with former boss Carlo Ancelotti could entice the 25-year-old to Merseyside .
Meanwhile , Wolves are reportedly open to selling star striker Raul Jimenez .
Manchester United are one of the teams linked to the Mexican striker , who joined Wolves on a permanent deal for £32.6million last year .
Real Madrid and Barcelona have also been linked to the forward , and now Juventus have reportedly joined the race .
The Times say the Serie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 26-year-old , and Wolves would be open to selling the striker if they can make a big profit .
MEN Sport understands that Jimenez is n't currently a United target , however .

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Manchester United have been joined by Premier League rivals Everton in the race for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to reports.
MEN Sport understands that United will continue their plans of strengthening the squad when the transfer window reopens despite the financial uncertainty of the market as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Midfield is a key area which Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to enhance with the additions of top targets Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham.
Another midfielder who is once again being linked with a move to Old Trafford is Rabiot, who has been on United's radar in the past.
MEN Sport reported last May that United were monitoring Rabiot's situation at his former club Paris Saint-Germain, as he was readying to leave on a free transfer.
The Frenchman instead joined Italian giants Juventus but the move hasn't gone to plan with an exit just a year later being heavily touted. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via Sport Witness, that there's an 80 per cent chance Rabiot will leave Turin this summer, with United and Everton the front runners in the race, for a €30million fee.
It's claimed that there's an equal chance he could join either side, as a reunion with former boss Carlo Ancelotti could entice the 25-year-old to Merseyside.
Meanwhile, Wolves are reportedly open to selling star striker Raul Jimenez.
Manchester United are one of the teams linked to the Mexican striker, who joined Wolves on a permanent deal for £32.6million last year. Real Madrid and Barcelona have also been linked to the forward, and now Juventus have reportedly joined the race.
The Times say the Serie A side have made an enquiry about the 26-year-old, and Wolves would be open to selling the striker if they can make a big profit. MEN Sport understands that Jimenez isn't currently a United target, however.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Premier League Project Restart: What next for Man United and Man City

Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to approve a return to small-group training , paving the way for players to return to the training grounds this week over the course of the coming days .
Protocols proposed last week were discussed in length in Friday ’ s meeting , when some concerns were raised , but they have since been allayed with the latest shareholder ’ s meeting focused solely on getting the proposals approved .
While it marks a significant step for the Premier League and their plans for the 2019/20 season to be completed , there is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the course of the coming weeks before matches are played - so what happens next ?
The first batch of measures approved by clubs allows for small groups of players , no larger than five , to train together with social distancing in place - something that will need to be lifted in the coming weeks .
The Premier League has confirmed that a full consultation will now continue with players , managers , clubs , the PFA and LMA as protocols for full-contact training are developed - and there is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Approval will need to be granted by the government to move forward and , like the first stage of training protocols on Monday , will then need to be agreed by clubs , who would then vote on whether to agree to the measures .
Once in place , work towards completing the final 92 matches of the Premier League season will go ahead .
While the priority remains for the Premier League season to be concluded on the field of play , discussions will also take place to establish protocols for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen .
Agreeing on the potential actions in advance ensures that there is no uncertainty around what ‘ could ’ happen and would also ensure further arguments are limited , as the proposals will have already been agreed .
Utilising the points-per-game metric , whether unweighted or not , seems the most likely outcome as it has already been voted for in the EFL and used to decide Scotland ’ s top-flight .
No fans will be allowed to be present for the remaining matches this season , that much is clear , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place for games to take place - with plenty of issues to iron out .
From security staff , media personnel to players themselves , guidance and restrictions will need to be in place and it won ’ t be easy to ensure that everything is given the green light before matches can be played .
However , encouragement will be taken from the Bundesliga ’ s high-profile restart at the weekend that went by without a hitch and lessons will be learnt from German football , which the Premier League could then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason behind the need to finish the campaign , as hundreds of millions would have to be repaid if the 2019/20 season is not completed on the field .
With no fans in attendance , a higher number of matches are likely to be televised , with it suggested that kick-off times will be staggered across the weekend , with matches on Friday night and Monday night , as well as four on Saturdays and four on Sundays .
In the UK , Sky Sports and BT Sport will offer matches as part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which made its debut in the Premier League with two matchdays in December televised , could also show more games .
Some matches could also be made available on free-to-air TV , with culture secretary Oliver Dowsden confirming that plans are being made for this to happen .
The biggest step of all still seems to be some way off , with the Premier League planning for matches to be played again from mid-June - although this date is still subject to change and could be pushed back further .
Guidelines will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well , limiting contact between players where possible , and there will certainly be testing times when things could be put on the line once again .
Any resumption will not necessarily bring an end to the uncertainties , as a second peak of coronavirus or an outbreak at a club could lead to another suspension - something that the Premier League will be desperate to avoid .

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Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to approve a return to small-group training, paving the way for players to return to the training grounds this week over the course of the coming days.
Protocols proposed last week were discussed in length in Friday’s meeting, when some concerns were raised, but they have since been allayed with the latest shareholder’s meeting focused solely on getting the proposals approved.
While it marks a significant step for the Premier League and their plans for the 2019/20 season to be completed, there is still a lot of work to be done over the course of the coming weeks before matches are played - so what happens next?
Full-contact training
The first batch of measures approved by clubs allows for small groups of players, no larger than five, to train together with social distancing in place - something that will need to be lifted in the coming weeks.
The Premier League has confirmed that a full consultation will now continue with players, managers, clubs, the PFA and LMA as protocols for full-contact training are developed - and there is no timeframe for how long this will take.
Approval will need to be granted by the government to move forward and, like the first stage of training protocols on Monday, will then need to be agreed by clubs, who would then vote on whether to agree to the measures.
Once in place, work towards completing the final 92 matches of the Premier League season will go ahead.
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Plans for season if cancelled
While the priority remains for the Premier League season to be concluded on the field of play, discussions will also take place to establish protocols for the worst-case scenario if that cannot happen.
Agreeing on the potential actions in advance ensures that there is no uncertainty around what ‘could’ happen and would also ensure further arguments are limited, as the proposals will have already been agreed.
Utilising the points-per-game metric, whether unweighted or not, seems the most likely outcome as it has already been voted for in the EFL and used to decide Scotland’s top-flight.
Behind-closed-doors protocols
No fans will be allowed to be present for the remaining matches this season, that much is clear, and plans need to be put in place for games to take place - with plenty of issues to iron out.
From security staff, media personnel to players themselves, guidance and restrictions will need to be in place and it won’t be easy to ensure that everything is given the green light before matches can be played.
However, encouragement will be taken from the Bundesliga’s high-profile restart at the weekend that went by without a hitch and lessons will be learnt from German football, which the Premier League could then replicate.
TV agreements
Broadcasting deals are a significant reason behind the need to finish the campaign, as hundreds of millions would have to be repaid if the 2019/20 season is not completed on the field.
With no fans in attendance, a higher number of matches are likely to be televised, with it suggested that kick-off times will be staggered across the weekend, with matches on Friday night and Monday night, as well as four on Saturdays and four on Sundays.
In the UK, Sky Sports and BT Sport will offer matches as part of their subscription package and Amazon Prime, which made its debut in the Premier League with two matchdays in December televised, could also show more games.
Some matches could also be made available on free-to-air TV, with culture secretary Oliver Dowsden confirming that plans are being made for this to happen.
Matches taking place
The biggest step of all still seems to be some way off, with the Premier League planning for matches to be played again from mid-June - although this date is still subject to change and could be pushed back further.
Guidelines will need to be made for this as well, limiting contact between players where possible, and there will certainly be testing times when things could be put on the line once again.
Any resumption will not necessarily bring an end to the uncertainties, as a second peak of coronavirus or an outbreak at a club could lead to another suspension - something that the Premier League will be desperate to avoid.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Spain says when UK tourists will be able to visit country again after lockdown

Spain is aiming to be welcoming back foreign visitors to the country by late June .
The country 's transport minister has said that it hopes to restart its travel economy in time for the summer holidays .
Currently , travel restrictions mean British holidaymakers can not enter the country as its strict lockdown restrictions continue until May 24 - despite slight easing of the coronavirus confinement beginning to take place .
The Spanish government extended its travel ban , meaning Brits and non-EU travellers will be denied entry , from May 15 , up until June 15 .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foreign Office , all new international arrivals entering Spain , including Spanish nationals and residents , will be required to self-isolate in their residence or hotel for a period of 14 days .
The country says that even afterwards , movement will be limited to essential trips to supermarkets or pharmacies and those affected will be required to wear a facemask at all times in public .
But transport minister Jose Luis Abalos has given hope to those still wanting to visit this year .
He said that the travel ban was meant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phased out in parallel with travel being allowed within Spain , whose regions are easing restrictions in different phases .
`` As soon as we Spaniards can travel to other provinces , foreigners will be able to come to Spain , '' he told TVE broadcaster .
`` From late June , we 'll start the tourism activity , I hope .
`` We must make Spain an attractive country from the health point of view .
`` It is consistent with the phase-out plan .
We ca n't allow foreigners to travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Spain has been one of the nations worst hit by Covid-19 , with more than 231,000 cases and 27,600 deaths .
However , on Sunday it reported 87 new deaths - the lowest daily number since March 16 .
Last week , Spaniards were able beginning to socialise , shop in small establishments and enjoy a meal or a coffee in restaurants and bars with outdoor seating .

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Spain is aiming to be welcoming back foreign visitors to the country by late June.
The country's transport minister has said that it hopes to restart its travel economy in time for the summer holidays.
Currently, travel restrictions mean British holidaymakers cannot enter the country as its strict lockdown restrictions continue until May 24 - despite slight easing of the coronavirus confinement beginning to take place.
The Spanish government extended its travel ban, meaning Brits and non-EU travellers will be denied entry, from May 15, up until June 15.
In the most recent travel advice from the Foreign Office, all new international arrivals entering Spain, including Spanish nationals and residents, will be required to self-isolate in their residence or hotel for a period of 14 days.
The country says that even afterwards, movement will be limited to essential trips to supermarkets or pharmacies and those affected will be required to wear a facemask at all times in public. But transport minister Jose Luis Abalos has given hope to those still wanting to visit this year.
He said that the travel ban was meant to be temporary and it would be phased out in parallel with travel being allowed within Spain, whose regions are easing restrictions in different phases.
"As soon as we Spaniards can travel to other provinces, foreigners will be able to come to Spain," he told TVE broadcaster.
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"From late June, we'll start the tourism activity, I hope.
"We must make Spain an attractive country from the health point of view.
"It is consistent with the phase-out plan. We can't allow foreigners to travel while the Spanish population is confined."
Spain has been one of the nations worst hit by Covid-19, with more than 231,000 cases and 27,600 deaths.
However, on Sunday it reported 87 new deaths - the lowest daily number since March 16.
Last week, Spaniards were able beginning to socialise, shop in small establishments and enjoy a meal or a coffee in restaurants and bars with outdoor seating.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Andy Whyment shares video as you have never seen him before

Andy Whyment has appeared to take to lockdown like a duck to water as he takes time away from the cobbles .
And the Coronation Street actor has appeared as you have never seen him before and fans are absolutely loving it .
The actor , who plays Weatherfield 's Kirk Sutherland , has joined forces with his wife Nicola and daughter Hollie for a series of TikTok videos because that 's the lockdown thing to do , right ?
The I 'm A Celeb runner-up was dressed in a black suit and tie ensemble as the trio recreated Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Black title track .
Andy complete his serious look with sunglasses , while Nicola followed suit and Hollie dressed in a bow tie and oversized white shirt .
The Salford star captioned the video : `` Went full out costume and everything for this one a bit of MEN IN BLACK ... '' And Nic managed to squeeze into Tom ’ s 11 to 12 years school shirt to get into character . ''
Many of Andy 's co-stars and followed were quick to compliment the family on their latest efforts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on-screen sister , commented : `` Ace work guys , '' while Jack P Shepherd simply said it was `` mega '' .
A fan also added : `` Brilliant guys-you ’ ve surpassed yourselves with this one I think . ''
Andy then followed up the video with another post which said : `` Did a bit of a photo shoot once we 'd done the dance . ''

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Andy Whyment has appeared to take to lockdown like a duck to water as he takes time away from the cobbles.
And the Coronation Street actor has appeared as you have never seen him before and fans are absolutely loving it.
The actor, who plays Weatherfield's Kirk Sutherland, has joined forces with his wife Nicola and daughter Hollie for a series of TikTok videos because that's the lockdown thing to do, right?
And Andy's latest attempt was pretty epic.
The I'm A Celeb runner-up was dressed in a black suit and tie ensemble as the trio recreated Will Smith's iconic dance from the Men In Black title track.
Andy complete his serious look with sunglasses, while Nicola followed suit and Hollie dressed in a bow tie and oversized white shirt.
The Salford star captioned the video: "Went full out costume and everything for this one a bit of MEN IN BLACK...
"And Nic managed to squeeze into Tom’s 11 to 12 years school shirt to get into character."
Many of Andy's co-stars and followed were quick to compliment the family on their latest efforts.
Samia Longchambon, who plays Andy's on-screen sister, commented: "Ace work guys," while Jack P Shepherd simply said it was "mega".
A fan also added: "Brilliant guys-you’ve surpassed yourselves with this one I think."
"Absolutely brilliant I love watchin these," praised another.
Andy then followed up the video with another post which said: "Did a bit of a photo shoot once we'd done the dance."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-18--Aaron Ramsey told why Manchester United transfer would suit him

Former Wales manager Chris Coleman says Aaron Ramsey has the ability to adapt and thrive at Manchester United .
The 29-year-old has been linked with a move to Old Trafford less than a year after joining Juventus on a free transfer from Arsenal , although there is no suggestion United are exploring a deal for Ramsey .
However , Coleman believes Ramsey has the personality that would allow him to thrive under big pressure at United .
`` I 've been fortunate to see the best of Aaron when I was manager of Wales , '' Coleman told the Mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best when he ’ s under a bit of pressure , when he ’ s playing against the best teams and when he ’ s playing in the big games .
`` If it ’ s not going to happen for him at Juventus he ’ s definitely the type of player who can handle playing for Manchester United .
`` When you play for a club like Manchester United the jersey is much heavier than when you are with a smaller club in the Premier League .
`` If you play for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to handle that extra weight .
He certainly has the appetite for that .
`` I understand why Aaron went to Juventus .
They are a great club and they always have a great chance of winning the League .
`` He had been at Arsenal a long time , probably didn ’ t achieve what he wanted to achieve because Arsenal haven ’ t achieved what they would have liked in the last 10 years .
`` He went there for good reasons but he ’ s too good to be sitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s got a chance at Juventus and Sarri likes him then okay .
`` He might be out of form , maybe it ’ s taking him a little while to get used to a different culture .
It ’ s not a walk in the park when you move from one country to the next , a different type of football , a different ask .
`` But he wants to be in the starting eleven .
In my opinion he ’ s good enough to be in it . ''

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Former Wales manager Chris Coleman says Aaron Ramsey has the ability to adapt and thrive at Manchester United.
The 29-year-old has been linked with a move to Old Trafford less than a year after joining Juventus on a free transfer from Arsenal, although there is no suggestion United are exploring a deal for Ramsey.
However, Coleman believes Ramsey has the personality that would allow him to thrive under big pressure at United.
"I've been fortunate to see the best of Aaron when I was manager of Wales," Coleman told the Mirror.
"He’s at his best when he’s under a bit of pressure, when he’s playing against the best teams and when he’s playing in the big games.
"If it’s not going to happen for him at Juventus he’s definitely the type of player who can handle playing for Manchester United.
"When you play for a club like Manchester United the jersey is much heavier than when you are with a smaller club in the Premier League.
"If you play for a big club you’ve got to handle that extra weight. He certainly has the appetite for that.
"I understand why Aaron went to Juventus. They are a great club and they always have a great chance of winning the League.
"He had been at Arsenal a long time, probably didn’t achieve what he wanted to achieve because Arsenal haven’t achieved what they would have liked in the last 10 years.
"He went there for good reasons but he’s too good to be sitting on the bench. If he’s got a chance at Juventus and Sarri likes him then okay.
"He might be out of form, maybe it’s taking him a little while to get used to a different culture. It’s not a walk in the park when you move from one country to the next, a different type of football, a different ask.
"But he wants to be in the starting eleven. In my opinion he’s good enough to be in it."