themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Mum saves £100 on gigantic food shop using a simple Google trick

Ordering a big shop can be expensive , even at the best of times .
However , one mum has discovered a genius method of keeping her costs low , and it 's all thanks to quick Google search .
Speaking to LatestDeals.co.uk , Julia Young , 33 , a mum of four from Maidenhead , came across Best Before It ’ s Gone , a website that sells products which are nearing or past their best before dates at rock bottom prices .
According to Birmingham Live , Julia bought everything from snack bars and crisps to toothpaste and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She spent £22.50 and saved herself £100 .
The mum explained : `` I just typed cheap food into Google and Best Before It ’ s Gone popped up luckily .
`` I had never heard of it until I typed that in but have since told my friends about it , and shared it on the Latest Deals community site .
`` I wanted to order from them because they had cheap delivery and a wide range of products that suited all of my busy household .
`` My first order took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind I ordered around the Christmas period that was to be expected !
`` Since that first order they have been prompt and efficient , and keep you updated with picking , packing and shipping brilliantly .
`` Updates on shipping are important to mothers on the school run as I ’ m forever missing parcels ! ''
Revealing how she had used the website to pack her kids ' lunchboxes , she added : `` I ordered Oat So Simple porridge bars for my seven-year-old , toothpaste for the whole family , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s school lunches . ''
`` I also bought cases of organic sweetcorn rings and veggie puffs which are otherwise too expensive for the baby - 16 packets for 15p .
`` I also ordered myself some haircare products for convenience and extreme value for money .
`` I ’ m a vegetarian and vegetable crisps are incredibly expensive so I got an absolute bargain .
`` I also got a case of Oreo bars as after school treats .
`` I spent £22.50 including delivery , and saved at least £100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was ecstatic when I realised how much food I got for my money - three huge boxes full of all the extras for my children and the household goods .
`` You can ’ t really appreciate what you 've ordered until you unpack it .
`` When my children got home from their respective school activities , they also could not believe what I had managed to afford for them as everything is on a budget !
`` I will definitely be continuing to order once a month as the savings are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my children ’ s school to be environmentally friendly and reduce waste so what a perfect lesson to show and teach them leading by example . ''
Tom Church , co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk , says : `` Food going to landfill is a huge environmental problem and websites like Best Before It ’ s Gone not only help tackle this issue , but also allow savvy shoppers like Julia to bag their shopping at 50 % or more off !
`` If you ’ re looking to buy snacks , tinned food , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and beauty items at seriously reduced prices , I highly recommend checking it out . ''

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Ordering a big shop can be expensive, even at the best of times.
However, one mum has discovered a genius method of keeping her costs low, and it's all thanks to quick Google search.
Speaking to LatestDeals.co.uk, Julia Young, 33, a mum of four from Maidenhead, came across Best Before It’s Gone, a website that sells products which are nearing or past their best before dates at rock bottom prices.
According to Birmingham Live, Julia bought everything from snack bars and crisps to toothpaste and hair care products from the website. She spent £22.50 and saved herself £100.
The mum explained: "I just typed cheap food into Google and Best Before It’s Gone popped up luckily.
"I had never heard of it until I typed that in but have since told my friends about it, and shared it on the Latest Deals community site.
(Image: LatestDeals.co.uk)
"I wanted to order from them because they had cheap delivery and a wide range of products that suited all of my busy household.
"My first order took a while to come but bearing in mind I ordered around the Christmas period that was to be expected!
"Since that first order they have been prompt and efficient, and keep you updated with picking, packing and shipping brilliantly.
"Updates on shipping are important to mothers on the school run as I’m forever missing parcels!"
Revealing how she had used the website to pack her kids' lunchboxes, she added: "I ordered Oat So Simple porridge bars for my seven-year-old, toothpaste for the whole family, and biscuits and snacks for the children’s school lunches."
"I also bought cases of organic sweetcorn rings and veggie puffs which are otherwise too expensive for the baby - 16 packets for 15p.
"I also ordered myself some haircare products for convenience and extreme value for money.
"I’m a vegetarian and vegetable crisps are incredibly expensive so I got an absolute bargain.
(Image: LatestDeals.co.uk)
"I also got a case of Oreo bars as after school treats.
"I spent £22.50 including delivery, and saved at least £100!"
She continued: "I was ecstatic when I realised how much food I got for my money - three huge boxes full of all the extras for my children and the household goods.
"You can’t really appreciate what you've ordered until you unpack it.
"When my children got home from their respective school activities, they also could not believe what I had managed to afford for them as everything is on a budget!
"I will definitely be continuing to order once a month as the savings are mind blowing.
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"They teach at my children’s school to be environmentally friendly and reduce waste so what a perfect lesson to show and teach them leading by example."
Tom Church, co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, says: "Food going to landfill is a huge environmental problem and websites like Best Before It’s Gone not only help tackle this issue, but also allow savvy shoppers like Julia to bag their shopping at 50% or more off!
"If you’re looking to buy snacks, tinned food, drinks, cleaning products and even stationery and beauty items at seriously reduced prices, I highly recommend checking it out."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--The little-known MoT mistakes that are most likely to result in a fail

Getting an MoT done is a pain in the backside at the best of times , not to mention an expense you probably do n't want to have to shell out for .
However , by making sure you know which mistakes to avoid , there 's hope you can minimise your costs as much as possible .
According to the Mirror , research from Halfords shows that simple mistakes almost anyone you can fix at home for a few pennies could result in a `` fail '' - but that the majority of drivers are unaware of this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ MoT can result in a fine of £1,000 , the car and bike chain is urging people to check at home first .
Halfords Autocentres ' Aaron Edwards from said : “ The MoT test can be an anxious time – it can be a little bit like waiting for your exam results . ''
He added : `` If you ’ re unsure whether your car is safe , or you want to put your mind at rest , Halfords Autocentres can also provide a free safety check . ''
To check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about what they did - and did n't - think counted as a fail .
While most ( but not all ) drivers realised having a missing wing mirror or damaged windscreen wipers would result in a fail - there were worrying gaps in knowledge elsewhere .
More than two drivers in three ( 71 % ) did n't know that running out of water in your windscreen washer bottle counted as a fail - even though its incredibly simple to check and top up at home .
Three in five drivers ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ windscreen stickers could result in a fail if they were classed as `` obstructing the driver 's view '' , while 56 % of drivers wrongly thought they could pass with under-inflated tyes .
On a more positive note , some people thought window 's being stuck closed could mean a fail when it ca n't , and some even wrongly thought they could fail for a broken radio .
These are the eight biggest mistakes we 're making when it comes to MoT knowledge : • 71 % didn ’ t realise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screenwash bottle would count as a fail • 60 % didn ’ t know that windscreen stickers that obscure the driver ’ s view would be classed as a fail • 56 % weren ’ t aware that having underinflated tyres would mean a fail • 33 % thought that windows not opening would be a fail , but that isn ’ t the case • 31 % didn ’ t know that driving with damaged windscreen wipers would be a fail • 25 % thought they could pass their MOT without having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full and readable registration plate • 24 % thought they could pass their test with a missing wing mirror , but this would be classed as a fail • 3 % thought radio not working would count as a fail – whether a radio works or not will not affect whether a car passes the test

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Getting an MOT done is a pain in the backside at the best of times, not to mention an expense you probably don't want to have to shell out for.
However, by making sure you know which mistakes to avoid, there's hope you can minimise your costs as much as possible.
According to the Mirror, research from Halfords shows that simple mistakes almost anyone you can fix at home for a few pennies could result in a "fail" - but that the majority of drivers are unaware of this.
Given driving a car after failing your MOT can result in a fine of £1,000, the car and bike chain is urging people to check at home first.
Halfords Autocentres' Aaron Edwards from said: “The MOT test can be an anxious time – it can be a little bit like waiting for your exam results."
He added: "If you’re unsure whether your car is safe, or you want to put your mind at rest, Halfords Autocentres can also provide a free safety check."
To check people's knowledge, Halfords asked drivers about what they did - and didn't - think counted as a fail.
While most (but not all) drivers realised having a missing wing mirror or damaged windscreen wipers would result in a fail - there were worrying gaps in knowledge elsewhere.
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More than two drivers in three (71%) didn't know that running out of water in your windscreen washer bottle counted as a fail - even though its incredibly simple to check and top up at home.
Three in five drivers (60%) also didn't know windscreen stickers could result in a fail if they were classed as "obstructing the driver's view", while 56% of drivers wrongly thought they could pass with under-inflated tyes.
On a more positive note, some people thought window's being stuck closed could mean a fail when it can't, and some even wrongly thought they could fail for a broken radio.
These are the eight biggest mistakes we're making when it comes to MOT knowledge:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Manchester United great Paul Scholes criticises Chelsea bench for Harry Maguire foul reaction

Paul Scholes believes Chelsea 's bench was n't aggressive enough after Harry Maguire kicked out at Michy Batshuayi right in front of them .
Maguire escaped a red card for his challenge on the striker midway through the first half after referee Anthony Taylor took the advice of VAR and the defender stayed on the pitch .
Scholes thought the United captain , who went on to score his first league goal for the club in the second half , should have been sent off and claimed he would have been had Jose Mourinho been sat in the dugout .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have reacted in such a way that Taylor would have used his pitch-side monitor and dismissed the centre back .
`` I think the reaction from the Chelsea bench could have been a bit more aggressive , '' Scholes said .
`` I think if Mourinho is on the Chelsea bench he would be going ballistic and been holding his hand up [ waving a card ] . ''
Lampard said in his post match interviews he thought the England international should have been shown a red for the first half challenge but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's 2-0 defeat .
`` Harry Maguire should have been sent off I think that ’ s quite clear from how I saw it and that obviously changes the game , '' he said .
`` With the Azpilicueta one I think he gets shoved to then shove the player in front of him and Oli ’ s offside by a toenail .
`` That one I understand because that ’ s the rule if it ’ s exact .
It ’ s frustrating because it came in the 80th minute of game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The first two definitely went against us .
`` Harry Maguire is a smart boy .
England international , held his hands up , didn ’ t do anything .
That ’ s the time to look at it properly and then you make your decision . ''

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Paul Scholes believes Chelsea's bench wasn't aggressive enough after Harry Maguire kicked out at Michy Batshuayi right in front of them.
Maguire escaped a red card for his challenge on the striker midway through the first half after referee Anthony Taylor took the advice of VAR and the defender stayed on the pitch.
Scholes thought the United captain, who went on to score his first league goal for the club in the second half, should have been sent off and claimed he would have been had Jose Mourinho been sat in the dugout.
The United great believes the Portuguese would have reacted in such a way that Taylor would have used his pitch-side monitor and dismissed the centre back.
"I think the reaction from the Chelsea bench could have been a bit more aggressive," Scholes said.
"I think if Mourinho is on the Chelsea bench he would be going ballistic and been holding his hand up [waving a card]."
Lampard said in his post match interviews he thought the England international should have been shown a red for the first half challenge but refused to blame VAR for his side's 2-0 defeat.
"Harry Maguire should have been sent off I think that’s quite clear from how I saw it and that obviously changes the game," he said. "With the Azpilicueta one I think he gets shoved to then shove the player in front of him and Oli’s offside by a toenail.
"That one I understand because that’s the rule if it’s exact. It’s frustrating because it came in the 80th minute of game we’re striving to get into. The first two definitely went against us.
"Harry Maguire is a smart boy. England international, held his hands up, didn’t do anything. That’s the time to look at it properly and then you make your decision."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Criminal who helped organise murder of hardman 'attacked in prison'

A Greater Manchester criminal who helped organise the murder of a Liverpool hardman has reportedly been attacked at a high security prison .
Steven Boyle , 37 , was jailed for life for his part in the killing of 'Scouse John ' Kinsella , who was shot dead by hitman Mark Fellows - the man who also murdered Salford 's 'Mr Big ' Paul Massey .
Mr Kinsella , a well-known criminal from Vauxhall , was the victim of a fallout between two rival Salford crime gangs , the Liverpool Echo reports .
Fellows cycled up behind Mr Kinsella and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head on the morning of May 5 , 2018 .
Heywood criminal Boyle was the 'spotter ' and helped Fellows carry out the murder .
Boyle was told he would serve a minimum of 33 years .
He was cleared of killing Mr Massey .
Fellows received a whole life sentence for the murders of Mr Kinsella and Mr Massey .
Both Fellows , from Warrington , Cheshire , and Boyle were acquitted of the attempted murder of Mr Kinsella 's partner Wendy Owen .
It has now been reported that Boyle was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last month .
It is understood the reported incident , on January 20 , was not linked to Mr Kinsella 's murder .
A source suggested Boyle was attacked by another prisoner and retaliated .
Boyle is thought to have been punched in the face .
No weapons were involved .
A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice said : `` Two prisoners were treated for bruising at HMP Wakefield after an incident on 20 January . ''
Wakefield is home to some of the country 's most notorious offenders .
Last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a razor blade at HMP Whitemoor .
Police said he suffered serious facial injuries .
Fellows was moved to HMP Belmarsh after the attack .

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A Greater Manchester criminal who helped organise the murder of a Liverpool hardman has reportedly been attacked at a high security prison.
Steven Boyle, 37, was jailed for life for his part in the killing of 'Scouse John' Kinsella, who was shot dead by hitman Mark Fellows - the man who also murdered Salford's 'Mr Big' Paul Massey.
Mr Kinsella, a well-known criminal from Vauxhall, was the victim of a fallout between two rival Salford crime gangs, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Fellows cycled up behind Mr Kinsella and shot him in the back of the head on the morning of May 5, 2018.
Heywood criminal Boyle was the 'spotter' and helped Fellows carry out the murder.
(Image: Handout)
Boyle was told he would serve a minimum of 33 years. He was cleared of killing Mr Massey.
Fellows received a whole life sentence for the murders of Mr Kinsella and Mr Massey.
Both Fellows, from Warrington, Cheshire, and Boyle were acquitted of the attempted murder of Mr Kinsella's partner Wendy Owen.
It has now been reported that Boyle was attacked at HMP Wakefield by another prisoner last month.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It is understood the reported incident, on January 20, was not linked to Mr Kinsella's murder.
A source suggested Boyle was attacked by another prisoner and retaliated. Boyle is thought to have been punched in the face. No weapons were involved.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice said: "Two prisoners were treated for bruising at HMP Wakefield after an incident on 20 January."
(Image: PA)
Wakefield is home to some of the country's most notorious offenders.
Last year, Boyle's co-defendant Fellows was slashed with a razor blade at HMP Whitemoor.
Police said he suffered serious facial injuries. Fellows was moved to HMP Belmarsh after the attack.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Paris Fury opens up about helping Tyson through a ‘dark time’ of depression on GMB

Paris Fury has spoken candidly about how her husband Tyson came through a ‘ dark time ’ of depression .
The wife of the boxing champ opened up during a chat on Good Morning Britain about their family , who are all stars of TV show Tyson Fury : The Gypsy King .
The ITV show follows Tyson preparing for the biggest fight of his life , the fight to reclaim his title of heavyweight champion of the world , and the fight to maintain his mental health .
Paris explained that while Tyson is in a good place at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him through a ‘ dark time ’ that led him to contemplate taking his life .
But after making it through , Paris praised the boxer , who is currently in Las Vegas ahead of his fight with Deontay Wilder this weekend , for being a ‘ positive ’ mental health story .
“ Tyson is a positive story of this mental health problem , ” she told hosts Ranvir Singh and Richard Madeley .
“ He went through such a dark time , he was so close to killing himself at times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full circle and come back to himself , so it ’ s just to put that message out there that you can get through it .
“ You should never ever hide away and succumb to the darkness.
” Paris explained that while Tyson is currently in a good place , depression is something that he - and the family - will have to live with .
She said : “ He does get down still .
I don ’ t think it [ depression ] is a curable problem , I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live with .
“ I think it ’ s hereditary .
His family suffered from it in the past .
He has always been the same .
As a young teenager when we were first going out I could see highs and lows.
” Paris continued to explain how people with depression - which she branded a “ selfish disease ” - need a support network around them to help them get through it .
Speaking of her own experience , she said : “ It ’ s made it better that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because before I used to think , shake it off , what are you doing , why have you got a problem , you ’ re just being selfish .
“ I do think it ’ s a selfish disease , I don ’ t think the person is selfish .
I just think it ’ s one of those things that it ’ s all about that person and you can only try and help them .
“ It ’ s hard on everyone around them but you ’ ve got to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

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Paris Fury has spoken candidly about how her husband Tyson came through a ‘dark time’ of depression.
The wife of the boxing champ opened up during a chat on Good Morning Britain about their family, who are all stars of TV show Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King.
The ITV show follows Tyson preparing for the biggest fight of his life, the fight to reclaim his title of heavyweight champion of the world, and the fight to maintain his mental health.
Paris explained that while Tyson is in a good place at the moment, she had to help him through a ‘dark time’ that led him to contemplate taking his life.
But after making it through, Paris praised the boxer, who is currently in Las Vegas ahead of his fight with Deontay Wilder this weekend, for being a ‘positive’ mental health story.
(Image: ITV)
“Tyson is a positive story of this mental health problem,” she told hosts Ranvir Singh and Richard Madeley.
“He went through such a dark time, he was so close to killing himself at times. And then he has come round full circle and come back to himself, so it’s just to put that message out there that you can get through it.
“You should never ever hide away and succumb to the darkness.”
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Paris explained that while Tyson is currently in a good place, depression is something that he - and the family - will have to live with.
She said: “He does get down still. I don’t think it [depression] is a curable problem, I think it is something that you learn to live with.
(Image: ITV)
“I think it’s hereditary. His family suffered from it in the past. He has always been the same. As a young teenager when we were first going out I could see highs and lows.”
Paris continued to explain how people with depression - which she branded a “selfish disease” - need a support network around them to help them get through it.
(Image: ITV)
Speaking of her own experience, she said: “It’s made it better that I know it’s a diagnosed problem because before I used to think, shake it off, what are you doing, why have you got a problem, you’re just being selfish.
“I do think it’s a selfish disease, I don’t think the person is selfish. I just think it’s one of those things that it’s all about that person and you can only try and help them.
“It’s hard on everyone around them but you’ve got to be supportive because look at the outcome.”
GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Knives, needles, scissors and airgun pellets... everything police found in a park in Salford

Police found knives , needles , scissors and airgun pellets during a sweep of a park in Salford .
The items were found by officers in Langworthy Park - known locally as Chimney Pot Park - on Saturday ( February 15 ) .
Police shared a picture of what they had found on social media .
The items included a large kitchen knife and small pen knife , as well as two dirty needles .
Officers also found a large pair of scissors , an airgun pellet tin and a metal bar .
Posting on the GMP Salford Facebook page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were all recovered in Langworthy ( Chimney Pot ) Park on Saturday during a knife sweep conducted by Salford South East Neighbourhood Policing Team and as a result are no longer in circulation on the streets of Salford .
`` You can dispose of knives by placing them in the knife amnesty bin at Swinton Police Station # foreveramnesty . ''
Secure knife bins are now permanently available at police stations across Greater Manchester , as part of GMP 's 'Forever Knife Amnesty ' campaign .
Bins were placed at stations within all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since then , almost 1,000 knives and other bladed weapons have been handed in .
The bins can be accessed at any time of the day or night to allow anyone to deposit a knife safely and anonymously .

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Police found knives, needles, scissors and airgun pellets during a sweep of a park in Salford.
The items were found by officers in Langworthy Park - known locally as Chimney Pot Park - on Saturday (February 15).
Police shared a picture of what they had found on social media.
The items included a large kitchen knife and small pen knife, as well as two dirty needles.
Officers also found a large pair of scissors, an airgun pellet tin and a metal bar.
Posting on the GMP Salford Facebook page, police said: "These items were all recovered in Langworthy (Chimney Pot) Park on Saturday during a knife sweep conducted by Salford South East Neighbourhood Policing Team and as a result are no longer in circulation on the streets of Salford.
(Image: GMP)
"You can dispose of knives by placing them in the knife amnesty bin at Swinton Police Station #foreveramnesty."
Secure knife bins are now permanently available at police stations across Greater Manchester, as part of GMP's 'Forever Knife Amnesty' campaign.
Bins were placed at stations within all 10 Greater Manchester districts in September.
Since then, almost 1,000 knives and other bladed weapons have been handed in.
The bins can be accessed at any time of the day or night to allow anyone to deposit a knife safely and anonymously.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Genius pub goes viral after installing contactless card machine on its pool table

If you 're a pub-goer , it 's likely you 'll have at least one mate who always wants to get in on a game of pool without coughing up .
You know the ones - there 's always one mate who never has change on them , and if you do n't have one , it 's probably you .
But now one pub has come up with a genius way of avoiding this age-old problem , and has installed a contactless card machine on its pool table .
Brilliant .
The pool table in question was spotted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in The Billesley in Kings Heath just south of Birmingham when he saw it .
Robin was so pleased with his find he posted it on Twitter , much to the delight of social media users up and down the country .
It 's not surprising that people rushed to comment on and share the post , and it quickly racked up thousands of retweets .
Replying , one person said : `` The future is here gentlemen , relish the beauty of it . ''
`` What an invention , '' exclaimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got no excuse now of ‘ oh I don ’ t have a 50p ’ , '' joked somebody else , tagging a mate .
There were , however , some questions about the initiative .
Responding to the post , one person queried : `` Do you leave your card on the table to show others that you ’ re next on ? ''
Robin replied : `` We were having this debate .
I guess so yeah !
A bit more dangerous than just leaving a quid there mind . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ There will be arguments about who ’ s card was down first , “ there was only a one Barclay card down when I put mine down . ''
Speaking to Ladbible , Robin said : `` It caught my eye as I 'd never seen it before .
It 's always the case you fancy a game of pool but have no change , so it 's a pretty genius idea really . ''
The internet can be a wonderful thing , when we let it .

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If you're a pub-goer, it's likely you'll have at least one mate who always wants to get in on a game of pool without coughing up.
You know the ones - there's always one mate who never has change on them, and if you don't have one, it's probably you.
But now one pub has come up with a genius way of avoiding this age-old problem, and has installed a contactless card machine on its pool table. Brilliant.
The pool table in question was spotted by Twitter user Robin Evans, who was in The Billesley in Kings Heath just south of Birmingham when he saw it.
Robin was so pleased with his find he posted it on Twitter, much to the delight of social media users up and down the country.
It's not surprising that people rushed to comment on and share the post, and it quickly racked up thousands of retweets.
Replying, one person said: "The future is here gentlemen, relish the beauty of it."
"What an invention," exclaimed somebody else.
A third fan tweeted: "Jesus haha that’s a game changer."
"You’ve got no excuse now of ‘oh I don’t have a 50p’," joked somebody else, tagging a mate.
There were, however, some questions about the initiative.
Responding to the post, one person queried: "Do you leave your card on the table to show others that you’re next on?"
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Robin replied: "We were having this debate. I guess so yeah! A bit more dangerous than just leaving a quid there mind."
To which somebody else joked: "There will be arguments about who’s card was down first, “there was only a one Barclay card down when I put mine down."
Speaking to Ladbible, Robin said: "It caught my eye as I'd never seen it before. It's always the case you fancy a game of pool but have no change, so it's a pretty genius idea really."
The internet can be a wonderful thing, when we let it.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Man 'left with permanent erection by botched op' says he can't see his daughter anymore

A man who says he in agony from a permanent erection after he had an operation to rebuild his shattered pelvis has told how he is prisoner in his own home .
The condition is so embarrassing that James Scott feels unable to see his nine-year-old daughter , he told the Daily Record .
The former glazier , from Glasgow , sustained serious pelvis injuries when 1.5 tonnes of glass fell on him during an accident at work four years ago .
He fractured a bone at the bottom of his spine , had lacerations on both legs and suffered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ An operation to repair his penis problem took place in 2018 .
However , this left him with further complications and erectile issues .
But now an operation to correct the erectile dysfunction has left him with the opposite issue .
He said he is now `` a prisoner '' in his own home as he is in constant pain and ca n't put trousers on .
He also ca n't have his nine-year-old daughter to visit as a result of the embarrassing condition .
Mr Scott , 57 , from Balornock , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home to sort out the issue .
`` After the operation , I was n't able to get an erection , so I had another op .
They inserted metal rods into my penis .
`` I was told it would be sore for about six to eight weeks after , but I never expected anything like this .
`` I 've now got a permanent erection and I 'm in agony . ''
Mr Scott said he ca n't bear anything to touch it and ca n't even wear clothes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he added .
He was told by his doctors that his GP was on holiday and there was no other male doctor available .
But he added : `` Surely male and female doctors assess patients of the opposite sex daily . ''
The Tollcross Medical Centre in Glasgow said maintaining patient confidentiality is `` extremely important '' and it makes commenting on individual cases extremely difficult .
`` In general terms , severe post-operative complications are most appropriately managed by the specialists in hospital and the safest option is for hospital assessment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Glasgow and Clyde said : `` We would advise anyone who experiences adverse symptoms after an operation to call NHS24 , who can recommend the most appropriate course of action . ''

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A man who says he in agony from a permanent erection after he had an operation to rebuild his shattered pelvis has told how he is prisoner in his own home.
The condition is so embarrassing that James Scott feels unable to see his nine-year-old daughter, he told the Daily Record.
The former glazier, from Glasgow, sustained serious pelvis injuries when 1.5 tonnes of glass fell on him during an accident at work four years ago.
He fractured a bone at the bottom of his spine, had lacerations on both legs and suffered a blocked uretha in the accident.
An operation to repair his penis problem took place in 2018. However, this left him with further complications and erectile issues.
But now an operation to correct the erectile dysfunction has left him with the opposite issue.
He said he is now "a prisoner" in his own home as he is in constant pain and can't put trousers on.
He also can't have his nine-year-old daughter to visit as a result of the embarrassing condition.
Mr Scott, 57, from Balornock, claims doctors have refused to visit him at home to sort out the issue.
(Image: Daily Record)
"After the operation, I wasn't able to get an erection, so I had another op. They inserted metal rods into my penis.
"I was told it would be sore for about six to eight weeks after, but I never expected anything like this.
"I've now got a permanent erection and I'm in agony."
Mr Scott said he can't bear anything to touch it and can't even wear clothes. "It's a nightmare," he added.
He was told by his doctors that his GP was on holiday and there was no other male doctor available.
But he added: "Surely male and female doctors assess patients of the opposite sex daily."
The Tollcross Medical Centre in Glasgow said maintaining patient confidentiality is "extremely important" and it makes commenting on individual cases extremely difficult.
"In general terms, severe post-operative complications are most appropriately managed by the specialists in hospital and the safest option is for hospital assessment."
A spokesman for the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said: "We would advise anyone who experiences adverse symptoms after an operation to call NHS24, who can recommend the most appropriate course of action."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Hollyoaks spoilers as Jesse's funeral takes place and Romeo and Celeste get caught out

The week has come of Jesse 's funeral and with emotions high , guilt is eating away at some Hollyoaks residents .
When Courtney asks James if he is going to the funeral , James freaks out and tells Grace that he does n't think he 'll be able to hold it together , feeling responsible for Jesse 's death after he found out that James and Grace had shot Mercedes .
Struggling with his guilt , James has been taking sleeping pills so waking up on the day of the funeral , he has no intention of going until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there .
And as everyone gathers as Jesse 's hearse arrives , a suspicious Mercedes tells James that she knows his secret , James panics that she knows he shot her .
Then later at the wake , Courtney makes a speech and when she starts blaming herself for what happened to Jesse , James blurts out that she needs to know the truth , readying to tell her that he was responsible for her husband 's death .
James manages to escapes to The Dog but is tricked into having dinner with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receives an anonymous note saying , ' I know you shot Mercedes ' .
And it 's not just James as Grace received a letter too , leaving them both panicking that someone knows they shot Mercedes .
Elsewhere , Mercedes and Tony reunite after what happened at the Pig Farm and she gives him some advice on how to move things on with Diane .
Taking on the advice , he asks Diane on a date and hopes that they can take things to the next level .
Later in the week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and warns Romeo to stop for his own safety .
However , the allure of Celeste is too much for Romeo to resist .

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The week has come of Jesse's funeral and with emotions high, guilt is eating away at some Hollyoaks residents.
When Courtney asks James if he is going to the funeral, James freaks out and tells Grace that he doesn't think he'll be able to hold it together, feeling responsible for Jesse's death after he found out that James and Grace had shot Mercedes.
Struggling with his guilt, James has been taking sleeping pills so waking up on the day of the funeral, he has no intention of going until Grace turns up and practically forces him there.
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And as everyone gathers as Jesse's hearse arrives, a suspicious Mercedes tells James that she knows his secret, James panics that she knows he shot her.
Then later at the wake, Courtney makes a speech and when she starts blaming herself for what happened to Jesse, James blurts out that she needs to know the truth, readying to tell her that he was responsible for her husband's death.
James manages to escapes to The Dog but is tricked into having dinner with John Paul and Mercedes. Later he receives an anonymous note saying, 'I know you shot Mercedes'.
(Image: LIMEPICTURES)
And it's not just James as Grace received a letter too, leaving them both panicking that someone knows they shot Mercedes.
Elsewhere, Mercedes and Tony reunite after what happened at the Pig Farm and she gives him some advice on how to move things on with Diane.
Taking on the advice, he asks Diane on a date and hopes that they can take things to the next level.
Later in the week, Tom spots Romeo and Celeste kissing and warns Romeo to stop for his own safety. However, the allure of Celeste is too much for Romeo to resist.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Emmerdale spoilers as Rhona realises that Vanessa is being kept hostage by Pierce and Kim is in peri

Emmerdale spoilers as Rhona realises that Vanessa is being kept hostage by Pierce and Kim is in peril

Kim has been doing some digging after Rhona tells Kim and Al she knows who killed Graham .
Al disparages her theory but when Rhona leaves , a piercing Kim demands Al retell her his version of the night Graham died and he is soon forced to admit he did n't kill him after all .
Kim 's initial anger becomes relief as she realises that it means she was in no way responsible for Graham 's death either .
The following day , Kim scrolls through the historic news headlines about Rhona and Pierce and is taken aback to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was lead to believe that he was Ollie , her solicitor .
With the realisation , she heads off to reveal Rhona how Pierce has been pretending to be her solicitor for weeks .
Elsewhere , Vanessa 's hell at the hand of evil Pierce is nowhere near over but could Rhona be the one to save her ?
Terrified over Pierce 's plans to 'reunite ' with Rhona , Vanessa makes a last-ditch attempt to escape to no avail .
But Rhona soon receives a video call from Vanessa who reveals she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horrified as she realises what has happened .
As Vanessa struggles to communicate and Pierce hijacks the phone and Rhona is left frozen with horror as she sees his face again .
In a bid to help save her friend , Rhona eventually agrees to meet with Pierce and while he beams with delight at their meeting , a horrified Rhona ca n't disguise her fear .
For Vanessa , the dread is n't ending as Pierce implies he intends to harm Johnny , and says she has now 'served her purpose ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going from bad to worse when Pierce sends her a text , telling her to be ready with a packed bag .
Taking his word , Rhona dashes upstairs to pack and soon she receives a further text from Pierce revealing he 's at Mulberry She grabs her phone and arrives at the front door of Mulberry , preparing herself for what 's next .
The door opens and on confronting Pierce , Rhona 's desperate to learn what his plan is and whether Vanessa and Johnny are safe .
She expertly plays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is getting somewhere Pierce is distracted by a thud from upstairs .
Heading to check it out , Kim suddenly appears , demanding to know what 's going on .
But before Rhona can get her to leave , Kim 's knocked unconscious by Pierce .
Tensions escalate as Rhona reveals to Pierce she knows he killed Graham .
Pierce drags Kim 's body into the bedroom and begins to bind her hands .
With the situation having worsened how can Rhona get help now ?

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Kim has been doing some digging after Rhona tells Kim and Al she knows who killed Graham.
Al disparages her theory but when Rhona leaves, a piercing Kim demands Al retell her his version of the night Graham died and he is soon forced to admit he didn't kill him after all.
Kim's initial anger becomes relief as she realises that it means she was in no way responsible for Graham's death either.
The following day, Kim scrolls through the historic news headlines about Rhona and Pierce and is taken aback to see a picture of Pierce as she was lead to believe that he was Ollie, her solicitor.
With the realisation, she heads off to reveal Rhona how Pierce has been pretending to be her solicitor for weeks.
(Image: ITV)
Elsewhere, Vanessa's hell at the hand of evil Pierce is nowhere near over but could Rhona be the one to save her?
Terrified over Pierce's plans to 'reunite' with Rhona, Vanessa makes a last-ditch attempt to escape to no avail.
But Rhona soon receives a video call from Vanessa who reveals she's with Pierce, leaving her completely horrified as she realises what has happened.
As Vanessa struggles to communicate and Pierce hijacks the phone and Rhona is left frozen with horror as she sees his face again.
In a bid to help save her friend, Rhona eventually agrees to meet with Pierce and while he beams with delight at their meeting, a horrified Rhona can't disguise her fear.
For Vanessa, the dread isn't ending as Pierce implies he intends to harm Johnny, and says she has now 'served her purpose'.
(Image: ITV)
And for Rhona, things are going from bad to worse when Pierce sends her a text, telling her to be ready with a packed bag.
Taking his word, Rhona dashes upstairs to pack and soon she receives a further text from Pierce revealing he's at Mulberry
She grabs her phone and arrives at the front door of Mulberry, preparing herself for what's next.
The door opens and on confronting Pierce, Rhona's desperate to learn what his plan is and whether Vanessa and Johnny are safe.
She expertly plays along and just as she thinks she is getting somewhere Pierce is distracted by a thud from upstairs.
Heading to check it out, Kim suddenly appears, demanding to know what's going on.
(Image: ITV)
But before Rhona can get her to leave, Kim's knocked unconscious by Pierce.
Tensions escalate as Rhona reveals to Pierce she knows he killed Graham.
Pierce drags Kim's body into the bedroom and begins to bind her hands.
With the situation having worsened how can Rhona get help now?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Manchester United fans say the same thing after Jadon Sancho display vs Paris Saint-Germain

Manchester United fans have had their say on transfer target Jadon Sancho during Borussia Dortmund 's Champions League clash at home to Paris Saint-Germain .
The Reds are eager to add quality to their side during the summer transfer window and Sancho 's name is on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's wish list .
MEN understand United are targeting at least three new signings before the start of next season with Solskjaer keen to bring the winger back to the Premier League .
Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish and Leicester City talisman James Maddison are also priority targets for the Reds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as his side dominated their last 16 first-leg tie against PSG and ended up winning 2-1 thanks to Erling Haaland 's double , with Neymar scoring for the visitors .
Whilst the England international failed to register a goal , United fans were still impressed with the teenager 's display and took to social media to send their own club 's board a strong transfer message .
Sancho is set to leave Dortmund at the end of the season according to reports and naturally fans are hoping that United can finalise a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City for Germany back in 2017 to further his career and it has turned out to be a fantastic decision .
Sancho scored 12 Bundesliga goals last term and assisted 14 , while this season he has bagged 13 and assisted 13 .

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Manchester United fans have had their say on transfer target Jadon Sancho during Borussia Dortmund's Champions League clash at home to Paris Saint-Germain.
The Reds are eager to add quality to their side during the summer transfer window and Sancho's name is on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wish list.
MEN understand United are targeting at least three new signings before the start of next season with Solskjaer keen to bring the winger back to the Premier League. Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish and Leicester City talisman James Maddison are also priority targets for the Reds.
Sancho started for Dortmund in Germany as his side dominated their last 16 first-leg tie against PSG and ended up winning 2-1 thanks to Erling Haaland's double, with Neymar scoring for the visitors.
Whilst the England international failed to register a goal, United fans were still impressed with the teenager's display and took to social media to send their own club's board a strong transfer message.
Sancho is set to leave Dortmund at the end of the season according to reports and naturally fans are hoping that United can finalise a deal for the 19-year-old.
The forward left Manchester City for Germany back in 2017 to further his career and it has turned out to be a fantastic decision.
Sancho scored 12 Bundesliga goals last term and assisted 14, while this season he has bagged 13 and assisted 13.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP David de Gea and Sancho latest

Manchester United gave their top four chances a massive boost with a big win against Chelsea last night .
United @ @ @ @ @ in fourth to three points with their third win over Frank Lampard 's side of @ @ @ @ @ and Harry Maguire scored the important goals for United , while Chelsea had two goals @ @ @ @ @ After the game , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer assessed United 's top four chances , saying @ @ @ @ @ clean sheet , that 's four on the bounce .
We were a bit leggy @ @ @ @ @ to blow the cobwebs out .
First half we looked cumbersome but well , it @ @ @ @ @ This gives us a chance [ of Champions League ] .
We are not going @ @ @ @ @ I can not understand for the life of me why we could n't play on @ @ @ @ @ Thursday again . ''
Recap all the latest United news from today .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk ( Charlotte Duncker, Joe Bray, Marcus Banks)

Manchester United completed their final preparations for Thursday night's Europa League last 32 tie versus Club Brugge.
The Reds battled past Partizan Belgrade, AZ Alkmaar and Astana to top their group and seal the spot in the knockout stages, while their Belgian opponents drop down from the Champions League after finishing third in a group containing Real Madrid, Paris-Saint Germain and Galatasaray.
United went into the game brimming with confidence after securing a vital win in the Premier League on Monday against Chelsea, boosting their chances of securing Champions League qualification for next season.
Winning the Europa League would be another route into the Champions League should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men fail to qualify through the league.
United are without Scott McTominay, Axel Tuanzebe and Marcus Rashford due to injury, as well as want-away France midfielder Paul Pogba.
Recap all today's main United breaking headlines, injury news and transfer gossip below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Man City news and transfers RECAP City favourites for Champions League plus team news for West Ham g

Man City news and transfers RECAP City favourites for Champions League plus team news for West Ham game

Manchester City will not be holding a press conference before the Premier League fixture with West Ham United .
As @ @ @ @ @ City fulfilled their media requirements before the original fixture was due to take place , @ @ @ @ @ be taking questions before the game .
Guardiola would surely have been asked about City @ @ @ @ @ expected appeal , but he will be glad for football to be returning after the @ @ @ @ @ on Friday that City had been in 'serious breach ' of Financial Fair Play and @ @ @ @ @ with the club expected to appeal .
In terms of team news , Aleks Zinchenko @ @ @ @ @ is sidelined with a hamstring injury .
Aymeric Laporte , Benjamin Mendy and John Stones @ @ @ @ @ Leroy Sane continues to step up his fitness .
Recap all the latest City news @ @ @

Manchester City will not be holding a press conference before the Premier League fixture with West Ham United.
As the game was rearranged, City fulfilled their media requirements before the original fixture was due to take place, so Pep Guardiola will not be taking questions before the game.
Guardiola would surely have been asked about City's Champions League ban and expected appeal, but he will be glad for football to be returning after the winter break. UEFA ruled on Friday that City had been in 'serious breach' of Financial Fair Play and EFA Club Licensing regulations, with the club expected to appeal.
In terms of team news, Aleks Zinchenko is suspended and Raheem Sterling is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Aymeric Laporte, Benjamin Mendy and John Stones could all return, while Leroy Sane continues to step up his fitness.
Recap all the latest City news and rumours.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Brit Awards 2020 winners as Lewis Capaldi takes home two gongs

The best of British and international music was celebrated at the Brit Awards tonight in a star-studded ceremony .
A host of gongs celebrating the best of music over the previous year were up for grabs .
Tributes were paid to celebrity Caroline Flack , who took her own life at the weekend , with host Jack Whitehall calling her a `` kind and vibrant person with an infectious sense of fun '' .
He added : “ She will be sorely missed .
I ’ m sure I speak for everyone when I say that our thoughts are with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singer Mabel opened the awards with a performance of her song Don ’ t Call Me Up , with other performances from stars including Harry Styles and Lizzo .
Billie Eilish also performed the theme tune for the new James Bond film , No Time To Die , live for the first time .
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
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The best of British and international music was celebrated at the Brit Awards tonight in a star-studded ceremony.
A host of gongs celebrating the best of music over the previous year were up for grabs.
Tributes were paid to celebrity Caroline Flack, who took her own life at the weekend, with host Jack Whitehall calling her a "kind and vibrant person with an infectious sense of fun".
He added: “She will be sorely missed. I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say that our thoughts are with her friends and family”.
British singer Mabel opened the awards with a performance of her song Don’t Call Me Up, with other performances from stars including Harry Styles and Lizzo.
Billie Eilish also performed the theme tune for the new James Bond film, No Time To Die, live for the first time.
Brit Awards 2020 winners:
Best new artist - Lewis Capaldi
Female solo artist - Mabel
Male solo artist - Stormzy
Song of the Year - Lewis Capaldi
Best Group - Foals
Album of the Year - Dave
International Female Solo Artist - Billie Eilish
International Male Solo Artist - Tyler, the Creator
Rising Star - Celeste
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Manchester United to battle Liverpool FC for Norwich star and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are reportedly set to compete with Liverpool , Manchester City and Tottenham to sign Norwich City playmaker Todd Cantwell in the summer transfer window .
Cantwell has been one of the Canaries ' most impressive players under Daniel Farke this season , scoring six goals and registering two assists in 26 Premier League appearances .
As a result , the 21-year-old is being tracked by top clubs in the division , according to The Athletic .
The report claims United , City and Tottenham are all keen to land the midfielder but Liverpool could be the front runners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window .
Liverpool are reported to have intensified their interest in the England U21 international and were impressed by his performance during the recent game between the two sides .
While Cantwell would fit the profile of player that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to bring to Old Trafford , the priority targets remain James Maddison , Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho .
Elsewhere , United have been linked with a move for Tottenham star Harry Winks .
The Mirror report that Solskjaer has told friends he believes he can build a new-look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could leave the club in the summer and the United boss wants to use the money from his sale to land Winks .
Winks is contracted to Spurs until 2024 and has been a key player under Jose Mourinho .
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is notoriously difficult to negotiate with , which could scupper United 's chances of finalising a deal .
The Reds have been linked with Winks ' teammate Eric Dier in recent weeks .
Dier was a target for the club during Mourinho 's spell as manager but interest was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Chelsea .

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Manchester United are reportedly set to compete with Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham to sign Norwich City playmaker Todd Cantwell in the summer transfer window.
Cantwell has been one of the Canaries' most impressive players under Daniel Farke this season, scoring six goals and registering two assists in 26 Premier League appearances.
As a result, the 21-year-old is being tracked by top clubs in the division, according to The Athletic.
The report claims United, City and Tottenham are all keen to land the midfielder but Liverpool could be the front runners following the closure of the January transfer window.
Liverpool are reported to have intensified their interest in the England U21 international and were impressed by his performance during the recent game between the two sides.
While Cantwell would fit the profile of player that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to bring to Old Trafford, the priority targets remain James Maddison, Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho.
Elsewhere, United have been linked with a move for Tottenham star Harry Winks.
The Mirror report that Solskjaer has told friends he believes he can build a new-look midfielder around the 24-year-old.
Paul Pogba could leave the club in the summer and the United boss wants to use the money from his sale to land Winks.
Winks is contracted to Spurs until 2024 and has been a key player under Jose Mourinho.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is notoriously difficult to negotiate with, which could scupper United's chances of finalising a deal.
The Reds have been linked with Winks' teammate Eric Dier in recent weeks.
Dier was a target for the club during Mourinho's spell as manager but interest was dropped following the signing of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Brit Awards 2020: Jack Whitehall and Harry Styles pay tribute to Caroline Flack

Jack Whitehall has paid tribute to Caroline Flack during his opening monologue at the Brit Awards .
The comedian said she was a `` kind and vibrant person with an infectious sense of fun , '' as he took to the stage at the O2 arena in London .
Former Love Island presenter , Flack , 40 , was found dead at her home in London on Saturday .
As he addressed the audience , Whitehall said : `` Over the weekend we had the awful news that a member of the Brits family , our friend Caroline Flack , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a kind and vibrant person with an infectious sense of fun .
`` She will be sorely missed .
I 'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say our thoughts are with her friends and family . ''
Lewis Capaldi then performed his hit Someone You Loved .
Singer , Tom Walker spoke of his sadness at the death of Caroline Flack as he arrived on the Brits red carpet on Tuesday night .
`` It 's just really upsetting when somebody of that age decides to… it ’ s just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` I think the media need to have a little look at themselves and what they are pulling people apart for in their personal lives , because everybody has got personal lives but not everybody has got personal lives that are thrust into the limelight .
`` It ’ s a difficult one isn ’ t it ?
But I think it ’ s just a god damn shame . ''
Harry Styles also appeared to pay tribute to Caroline Flack at the Brit Awards , wearing a black ribbon on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominated for best male solo artist and album of the year , was in a relationship with the TV presenter for three months in 2011 .
Black ribbons are traditionally worn as a symbol of remembrance or mourning , with some fans believing the pin may be in tribute to Flack .
Styles has not yet publicly spoken about Flack ’ s death .
Earlier in his opening speech , Whitehall took aim at Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin .
He said : “ It ’ s the one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see your pop stars in a different light , sat there nervously waiting for an envelope to appear like Boris Johnson on Father ’ s Day .
“ We have nine awards in total and in between I ’ m going to pop up every now and again to annoy you all like Chris Martin at Glastonbury.
” Listing the night ’ s performers and nominees , he said : “ When One Direction broke up we didn ’ t give this one a hope in hell , the runt of the litter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but somehow he has managed to drag himself out of Niall ’ s ( Horan ) shadow – Harry Styles is here ! ''
Whitehall also described American singer Billie Eilish as the `` only teenager who makes Greta Thunberg look lazy . ''
He said of Sir Rod Stewart : `` Did someone order a legend ?
Thirty-one top 10 singles , 10 number one albums and eight children , meaning he is currently on tour for the rest of his life , Sir Rod Stewart ! ''
The presenter also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an `` inspiration to caners everywhere . ''

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Jack Whitehall has paid tribute to Caroline Flack during his opening monologue at the Brit Awards.
The comedian said she was a "kind and vibrant person with an infectious sense of fun," as he took to the stage at the O2 arena in London.
Former Love Island presenter, Flack, 40, was found dead at her home in London on Saturday.
As he addressed the audience, Whitehall said: "Over the weekend we had the awful news that a member of the Brits family, our friend Caroline Flack, tragically passed away.
"She was a kind and vibrant person with an infectious sense of fun.
"She will be sorely missed. I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say our thoughts are with her friends and family."
(Image: PA)
Lewis Capaldi then performed his hit Someone You Loved.
Singer, Tom Walker spoke of his sadness at the death of Caroline Flack as he arrived on the Brits red carpet on Tuesday night.
"It's just really upsetting when somebody of that age decides to… it’s just really horrific and frightening," he said.
"I think the media need to have a little look at themselves and what they are pulling people apart for in their personal lives, because everybody has got personal lives but not everybody has got personal lives that are thrust into the limelight.
"It’s a difficult one isn’t it? But I think it’s just a god damn shame."
(Image: Getty Images for Bauer Media)
Harry Styles also appeared to pay tribute to Caroline Flack at the Brit Awards, wearing a black ribbon on his lapel.
Styles, who is nominated for best male solo artist and album of the year, was in a relationship with the TV presenter for three months in 2011.
Black ribbons are traditionally worn as a symbol of remembrance or mourning, with some fans believing the pin may be in tribute to Flack.
Styles has not yet publicly spoken about Flack’s death.
Earlier in his opening speech, Whitehall took aim at Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
(Image: Getty Images for Bauer Media)
He said: “It’s the one night of the year you get to see your pop stars in a different light, sat there nervously waiting for an envelope to appear like Boris Johnson on Father’s Day.
“We have nine awards in total and in between I’m going to pop up every now and again to annoy you all like Chris Martin at Glastonbury.”
Listing the night’s performers and nominees, he said: “When One Direction broke up we didn’t give this one a hope in hell, the runt of the litter, old plain Jane on the end, but somehow he has managed to drag himself out of Niall’s (Horan) shadow – Harry Styles is here!"
Whitehall also described American singer Billie Eilish as the "only teenager who makes Greta Thunberg look lazy."
He said of Sir Rod Stewart: "Did someone order a legend? Thirty-one top 10 singles, 10 number one albums and eight children, meaning he is currently on tour for the rest of his life, Sir Rod Stewart!"
The presenter also jokingly referred to Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood as an "inspiration to caners everywhere."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Former Man City striker backs Pep Guardiola to win Champions League after UEFA ban

Former Man City striker Darius Vassell believes the club will be spurred on to win this season 's Champions League after UEFA announced their intention to ban the Blues from club competitions for two seasons .
The shock verdict was delivered last Friday with UEFA concluding that City had `` seriously breached '' regulations regarding club licensing and sponsorships .
City described their decision as `` disappointing , but not surprising '' and confirmed they would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
If the ban is upheld , Pep Guardiola 's men could be forced to miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next two years , further emphasising the need to overcome Real Madrid in the last 16 .
City travel to the Bernabeu on February 26 for the first leg and Vassell thinks the ban could serve as motivation for the players .
`` Footballers have a knack of liking to do things like that , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` 'Okay we ca n't control the part of the game that are n't on the pitch but when it comes to the pitch stuff , we 're going to go out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and win to make our statements that way ' and it would n't surprise me if that was an aim of not just Guardiola and his players but everyone connected with the club .
`` Manchester City for such a long time have been associated with so much postivity .
The way they 've changed the scope of the Premier League and teams coming off the back of that , obviously Liverpool this season .
`` They will want to continue in that vein by winning that trophy and picking that up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing they 're about positivity , about performing in that right way and winning trophies . ''

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Former Man City striker Darius Vassell believes the club will be spurred on to win this season's Champions League after UEFA announced their intention to ban the Blues from club competitions for two seasons.
The shock verdict was delivered last Friday with UEFA concluding that City had "seriously breached" regulations regarding club licensing and sponsorships.
City described their decision as "disappointing, but not surprising" and confirmed they would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
If the ban is upheld, Pep Guardiola's men could be forced to miss out on Champions League football for the next two years, further emphasising the need to overcome Real Madrid in the last 16.
City travel to the Bernabeu on February 26 for the first leg and Vassell thinks the ban could serve as motivation for the players.
"Footballers have a knack of liking to do things like that," he told Sky Sports.
"'Okay we can't control the part of the game that aren't on the pitch but when it comes to the pitch stuff, we're going to go out, do our best, go out and win to make our statements that way' and it wouldn't surprise me if that was an aim of not just Guardiola and his players but everyone connected with the club.
"Manchester City for such a long time have been associated with so much postivity. The way they've changed the scope of the Premier League and teams coming off the back of that, obviously Liverpool this season.
"They will want to continue in that vein by winning that trophy and picking that up.
"That's the best way of showing they're about positivity, about performing in that right way and winning trophies."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Increasing numbers of mental health patients are being 'dumped' on their GP and discharged from psyc

Increasing numbers of mental health patients are being 'dumped' on their GP and discharged from psychiatric care, damning report says

People with severe mental health conditions are being discharged by psychiatrists and 'dumped ' on their local GP in Manchester , a new report has revealed .
The approach in mental health services , known as 'stepping down ' , has been criticised by service users in a new report published by charity Manchester MIND .
Historically , people with 'severe and enduring ' mental health needs , including those with conditions such as schizophrenia , have been treated in the long-term by mental health professionals .
But the report says that an increasing number of such patients are being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GP .
`` It has become apparent that this change in service provision is not working either for the individuals who need to access it or the professionals who deliver it , '' the MIND report states .
`` The perception was that people with complex and chronic disabilities are 'dumped ' on GPs , many of whom 'lack the capacity and willingness to understand ' how to manage their care . ''
Researchers spoke to around 30 mental health service users about their experience of being discharged , as well as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have been 'stepped down ' .
Many people said they were not involved with the decision to be discharged , while some were completely unaware they 'd been stepped down .
One participant said ' I was dumped on the spot ' , while another said ' I have just been crossed off the books ' .
Researchers said there was 'obvious confusion ' among patients being discharged , sometimes with a 'harshness in the delivery ' and a 'lack of concern ' for the person 's expressed fears .
The report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , were shocked , puzzled and angry at their treatment , they were not listened to , got little or no information , were not involved in the decision , felt let down and abandoned . ''
Many felt they were discharged for non-medical reasons , including missed appointments , using the service for too long and insufficient resources .
Some said a shift in treatment has had a detrimental impact on their lives .
One person said : `` There is a rolling back of adult mental health services for those of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ongoing support .
`` The medical model has been superseded by the recovery model which is all about how we live best with our illnesses , but the recovery model is being used in a way that is destroying quality of life for most service users .
Samaritans ( 116 123 ) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK , PO Box 9090 , STIRLING , FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch .
For support for people feeling suicidal , if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http : //shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk CALM ( 0800 58 58 58 ) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason , who need to talk or find information and support .
They 're open 5pm to midnight , 365 days a year .
Childline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for children and young people in the UK .
Calls are free and the number won ’ t show up on your phone bill .
PAPYRUS ( 0800 068 41 41 ) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal .
Beat Eating Disorders : Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders .
These helplines are free to call from all phones .
Adult Helpline : 0808 801 0677 , Studentline : 0808 801 0811 , Youthline : 0808 801 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ABC provide on-going care , emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders , those struggling personally and parents , families and friends .
Helpline : 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/ Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed , have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts .
Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org For information and links to charities and organisations that can help with substance abuse , visit https : //www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/ '' We ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of becoming ill as we do n't know what we will do on our own . ''
Many complained of losing benefits , housing and community support as a result of being stepped-down .
The report said when people are discharged , there can be an assumption they are 'recovered ' and are therefore no longer entitled to benfits .
This can be further exacerbated because they no longer have access to supporting medical evidence from a psychiatrist or care co-ordinator .
Paul Reed , mental health campaigner and chair of the Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 'damning ' .
`` I 've never seen so many patients upset , '' he said .
`` It 's a damning report which shows that something needs to be done .
`` These poor people are being stepped down and losing their benefits .
`` They are doing it dangerously when they know patients are at risk .
`` Nurses are fed up at not being able to do their job . ''
The Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust did not wish to respond to the findings of the report .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of recovery ' .
A spokesperson for the trust said : `` Stepping down – the process by which an individual is discharged from specialist mental health services and returns to primary care – is a vital part of recovery .
`` Specialist mental health teams are there to offer care for people who are suffering from a range of mental illness and when they respond to the team ’ s interventions , it is a positive step for them to step-down from our services and return to the care of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Step-down decisions are based in evidence and what is of most clinical benefit to the individual . ''
The trust was recently rated as 'good ' by the Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) but told it must make safety improvements .

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People with severe mental health conditions are being discharged by psychiatrists and 'dumped' on their local GP in Manchester, a new report has revealed.
The approach in mental health services, known as 'stepping down', has been criticised by service users in a new report published by charity Manchester MIND.
Historically, people with 'severe and enduring' mental health needs, including those with conditions such as schizophrenia, have been treated in the long-term by mental health professionals.
But the report says that an increasing number of such patients are being handed over to the care of their GP.
"It has become apparent that this change in service provision is not working either for the individuals who need to access it or the professionals who deliver it," the MIND report states.
"The perception was that people with complex and chronic disabilities are 'dumped' on GPs, many of whom 'lack the capacity and willingness to understand' how to manage their care."
Researchers spoke to around 30 mental health service users about their experience of being discharged, as well as the voluntary and community group workers supporting those who have been 'stepped down'.
Many people said they were not involved with the decision to be discharged, while some were completely unaware they'd been stepped down.
One participant said 'I was dumped on the spot', while another said 'I have just been crossed off the books'.
Researchers said there was 'obvious confusion' among patients being discharged, sometimes with a 'harshness in the delivery' and a 'lack of concern' for the person's expressed fears.
The report said: "The majority, however, were shocked, puzzled and angry at their treatment, they were not listened to, got little or no information, were not involved in the decision, felt let down and abandoned."
Many felt they were discharged for non-medical reasons, including missed appointments, using the service for too long and insufficient resources.
Some said a shift in treatment has had a detrimental impact on their lives.
One person said: "There is a rolling back of adult mental health services for those of us with severe enduring diagnoses who need ongoing support.
"The medical model has been superseded by the recovery model which is all about how we live best with our illnesses, but the recovery model is being used in a way that is destroying quality of life for most service users.
Helplines and websites Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch. For support for people feeling suicidal, if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk CALM (0800 58 58 58) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They're open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year. Greater Manchester Bereavement Service Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death. No one needs to feel alone as they deal with their grief. www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk Childline (0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill. PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal. Beat Eating Disorders: Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders. These helplines are free to call from all phones. Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Studentline: 0808 801 0811, Youthline: 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Anorexia & Bulimia Care: ABC provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends. Helpline: 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/ Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org For information and links to charities and organisations that can help with substance abuse, visit https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/
"We can't live full lives because we are terrified of becoming ill as we don't know what we will do on our own."
Many complained of losing benefits, housing and community support as a result of being stepped-down.
The report said when people are discharged, there can be an assumption they are 'recovered' and are therefore no longer entitled to benfits.
This can be further exacerbated because they no longer have access to supporting medical evidence from a psychiatrist or care co-ordinator.
Paul Reed, mental health campaigner and chair of the Manchester User's Network, described the report as 'damning'.
"I've never seen so many patients upset," he said.
"It's a damning report which shows that something needs to be done.
"These poor people are being stepped down and losing their benefits.
"They are doing it dangerously when they know patients are at risk.
"Nurses are fed up at not being able to do their job."
The Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust did not wish to respond to the findings of the report.
It described stepping down as a 'vital part of recovery'.
A spokesperson for the trust said: "Stepping down – the process by which an individual is discharged from specialist mental health services and returns to primary care – is a vital part of recovery.
"Specialist mental health teams are there to offer care for people who are suffering from a range of mental illness and when they respond to the team’s interventions, it is a positive step for them to step-down from our services and return to the care of their GP and primary care services.
"Step-down decisions are based in evidence and what is of most clinical benefit to the individual."
The trust was recently rated as 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) but told it must make safety improvements.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--People have found a way to make pizza in slow cookers and it's a stroke of genius

If you 've got a slow cooker , you 're likely to have used it for obvious things like stew dishes , pulled pork and macaroni cheese .
You may have even given a full English breakfast a go - yes , it really can be done !
What you probably have n't tried though , is pizza .
It may seem like a strange idea , but one woman has come up with a brilliant recipe to whip up a simple pizza , and it looks incredible .
The recipe was originally shared on Crockpot/Slow Cooker Recipes & Tips- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and innovative new ways of cooking things in slow cookers .
Posting in the group , the woman behind the delicious-looking creation shared before and after pictures , which she captioned : `` My first ever sc pizza !
“ Jus-rol thin crust pizza base ( in fridge section in supermarket tomato sauce comes with it ) '' I added cooked chicken , peppers , mushroom , pepperoni , mozzarella slices , chillies and grated cheese…was in sc ( slow cooker ) on high for about 1 and a half hours… ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were quick to respond , with many sharing their own creations .
One impressed slow-cooker user wrote : `` I made the pizza tonight , probably went over board with cheese though .
It was amazing . ''
Somebody else asked : `` Well done .
Bet you used a dish towel under the lid to keep it from going soggy . ''
`` Made it twice this week but with my own gf pizza dough recipe - family are now asking for recipe - definitely tea towel on lid - it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third .
I know what I 'll be whipping up for dinner tonight .

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If you've got a slow cooker, you're likely to have used it for obvious things like stew dishes, pulled pork and macaroni cheese.
You may have even given a full English breakfast a go - yes, it really can be done!
What you probably haven't tried though, is pizza. It may seem like a strange idea, but one woman has come up with a brilliant recipe to whip up a simple pizza, and it looks incredible.
The recipe was originally shared on Crockpot/Slow Cooker Recipes & Tips- a Facebook group dedicated to sharing delicious and innovative new ways of cooking things in slow cookers.
Posting in the group, the woman behind the delicious-looking creation shared before and after pictures, which she captioned: "My first ever sc pizza!
“Jus-rol thin crust pizza base (in fridge section in supermarket tomato sauce comes with it)
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"I added cooked chicken, peppers, mushroom, pepperoni, mozzarella slices , chillies and grated cheese…was in sc (slow cooker) on high for about 1 and a half hours… can't wait to taste it!"
People were quick to respond, with many sharing their own creations.
One impressed slow-cooker user wrote: "I made the pizza tonight, probably went over board with cheese though. It was amazing."
Somebody else asked: "Well done. Bet you used a dish towel under the lid to keep it from going soggy."
"Made it twice this week but with my own gf pizza dough recipe - family are now asking for recipe - definitely tea towel on lid - it’s the best," advised a third.
I know what I'll be whipping up for dinner tonight.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--'I was abused by my stepdad for six years but I won't be silenced anymore' - the Wythenshawe mum who

'I was abused by my stepdad for six years but I won't be silenced anymore' - the Wythenshawe mum who has written a book to help other victims of domestic violence

Ever since the age of five , Kelly Sutherain has had a fear of choking .
She says it stems from when her abusive stepfather would ram chili powder down her throat , during one of his twisted games .
Other times , Kelly says , he would wrap her up in a double duvet from head to toe , and sit on top of her until she could n't breathe .
She and her younger sister , Sarah , were subjected to daily physical and emotional abuse at the hands of their mum 's partner , for six years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule , resulting in horrifying punishment if they did n't obey their stepdad Greg , Kelly says .
The violence continued until she was 11-years-old - when social services eventually became involved .
Kelly claims she had been whipped 50 times across her back leg with his trouser belt , after hitting three strikes .
When her sister was quizzed by teachers about why Kelly was n't at school , she finally opened up about their abuse .
Three months later , they were removed from Greg 's care and sent to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their biological dad .
Greg was never punished for his crimes , as Kelly says he and her mother moved to America before police could arrest him .
For years , Kelly , now 41 , tried to put what had happened to her to the back of her mind .
She moved to Wythenshawe over 20 years ago , got a job as a nurse and now has seven children .
But after Greg passed away last year feelings resurfaced , and Kelly realised she needed to speak about what she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her thoughts down on paper , realising she did n't need to feel ashamed about what had happened anymore .
Several months later and her book 'Three Strikes ' - a novel about her own experience of domestic abuse - has been published .
Kelly says she hopes the book will help break the stigma around domestic violence , and encourage other victims to speak out .
`` I realise now it was wrong for me to be silenced , '' Kelly said .
`` I should have spoken about it , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rooftops and I implore other victims to do the same .
`` In a way I was ashamed about what happened to me .
`` I always thought I 'd done something wrong to bring this upon myself as a child , but I was wrong . ''
Kelly says the abuse began when she , her sister and mum moved in with Greg at a house in the south of England .
`` The abuse was physical and mental , '' she said .
`` He did things like smother us with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathe .
`` My sister still has a deformed thumb after he placed her hand over a gas cooker . ''
On one occasion , Kelly says her stepdad told her to get a knife from the kitchen and stab him with it .
Another time , she says he struck her with his belt , after she failed to pick up all the crumbs from the carpet in an alloted amount of time .
They were visited by social services after Sarah spoke to teachers , but were not removed from Greg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They did n't remove us straight away so we were terrified about what was going to happen , '' Kelly said .
`` It was about three months after that we were actually removed .
`` My sister had opened up the freezer and dropped chicken nuggets on the floor and Greg had stamped on her hands so hard he fractured two of her fingers .
`` She was taken to hospital and social services took us straight from there to our foster home . ''
`` My mum would come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my sister , '' Kelly added .
`` I put a lot of what happened to me to the back of my mind in desperation to gain the love of my mum .
`` I had to accept the fact she was married to this man , and if I did n't forgive him then this would have eaten me up . ''
Before writing her book , Kelly had n't even told her close friends and family , about her ordeal .
She says sharing her experience has started an important healing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on with her life .
`` I think in today 's society people do n't feel comfortable talking about abuse , '' Kelly said .
`` There is a lot of stigma around it and I think that really the best thing is for people to say , I 'm not going to be silenced anymore . ''
Kelly decided to turn her experience into a novel , putting herself right back into the abuse she experienced as a little girl .
`` It 's not just for people who have been abused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have written it so other people can have an understanding of how someone might act .
`` I have simplified it so teenagers who may be going through abuse can read it as well.
`` `` I just want people to know they are not alone in this . ''

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Ever since the age of five, Kelly Sutherain has had a fear of choking.
She says it stems from when her abusive stepfather would ram chili powder down her throat, during one of his twisted games.
Other times, Kelly says, he would wrap her up in a double duvet from head to toe, and sit on top of her until she couldn't breathe.
She and her younger sister, Sarah, were subjected to daily physical and emotional abuse at the hands of their mum's partner, for six years.
They were bound by a three-strike rule, resulting in horrifying punishment if they didn't obey their stepdad Greg, Kelly says.
The violence continued until she was 11-years-old - when social services eventually became involved.
Kelly claims she had been whipped 50 times across her back leg with his trouser belt, after hitting three strikes.
When her sister was quizzed by teachers about why Kelly wasn't at school, she finally opened up about their abuse.
Three months later, they were removed from Greg's care and sent to stay with a foster family, before living with their biological dad.
Greg was never punished for his crimes, as Kelly says he and her mother moved to America before police could arrest him.
For years, Kelly, now 41, tried to put what had happened to her to the back of her mind.
She moved to Wythenshawe over 20 years ago, got a job as a nurse and now has seven children.
But after Greg passed away last year feelings resurfaced, and Kelly realised she needed to speak about what she had been through.
She began writing her thoughts down on paper, realising she didn't need to feel ashamed about what had happened anymore.
(Image: Kelly Sutherain)
Several months later and her book 'Three Strikes' - a novel about her own experience of domestic abuse - has been published.
Kelly says she hopes the book will help break the stigma around domestic violence, and encourage other victims to speak out.
"I realise now it was wrong for me to be silenced," Kelly said.
"I should have spoken about it, I should have screamed about it from the rooftops and I implore other victims to do the same.
"In a way I was ashamed about what happened to me.
"I always thought I'd done something wrong to bring this upon myself as a child, but I was wrong."
(Image: Kelly Sutherain)
Kelly says the abuse began when she, her sister and mum moved in with Greg at a house in the south of England.
"The abuse was physical and mental," she said.
"He did things like smother us with his hand so that we couldn't breathe.
"My sister still has a deformed thumb after he placed her hand over a gas cooker."
On one occasion, Kelly says her stepdad told her to get a knife from the kitchen and stab him with it.
(Image: Kelly Sutherain)
Another time, she says he struck her with his belt, after she failed to pick up all the crumbs from the carpet in an alloted amount of time.
They were visited by social services after Sarah spoke to teachers, but were not removed from Greg's care until about three months later.
"They didn't remove us straight away so we were terrified about what was going to happen," Kelly said.
"It was about three months after that we were actually removed.
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"My sister had opened up the freezer and dropped chicken nuggets on the floor and Greg had stamped on her hands so hard he fractured two of her fingers.
"She was taken to hospital and social services took us straight from there to our foster home."
"My mum would come back over every year to see and my sister," Kelly added.
"I put a lot of what happened to me to the back of my mind in desperation to gain the love of my mum.
"I had to accept the fact she was married to this man, and if I didn't forgive him then this would have eaten me up."
(Image: Kelly Sutherain)
Before writing her book, Kelly hadn't even told her close friends and family, about her ordeal.
She says sharing her experience has started an important healing process, and helped her to move on with her life.
"I think in today's society people don't feel comfortable talking about abuse," Kelly said.
"There is a lot of stigma around it and I think that really the best thing is for people to say, I'm not going to be silenced anymore."
Kelly decided to turn her experience into a novel, putting herself right back into the abuse she experienced as a little girl.
"It's not just for people who have been abused," she said.
"I have written it so other people can have an understanding of how someone might act.
"I have simplified it so teenagers who may be going through abuse can read it as well. "
"I just want people to know they are not alone in this."