themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Man arrested after lone women, including teenage girl, attacked

A man has been arrested after three different women , including a 17-year-old , were mugged while walking alone in Bolton .
Detectives investigating the incidents have today ( Wednesday ) arrested a 29-year-old man who is currently being questioned in custody .
It follows a series incidents in The Haulgh , Tonge and Breightmet areas of Bolton where women were threatened for their handbags .
The first two muggings took place on Thursday , July 30 , and officers from GMP 's Bolton North team to Facebook to appeal for information .
Now , a spokesman for the team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested and given information on a more recent incident .
They said : `` Around 7:45pm on Thursday , July 30 , a 63-year-old woman was walking along Ainsworth Lane in Tonge Fold when she was approached by a male and threatened to hand over her handbag .
The woman gave her handbag to the man , who then ran off towards Bury Road .
`` Around 8:15pm on Thursday , July 30 , a 56-year-old woman was on Connel Close in Breightmet when she was approached by the same male .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stole her handbag , before running off towards Somerton Road .
`` Around 8:10pm on Monday , August 10 , a 17-year-old girl was on Bradford Steet in The Haulgh when she was approached by a male from behind .
He grabbed her handbag from around her neck , before running off towards Bromwich Street .
`` The male remains in police custody for questioning . ''
Anyone with more information on these incidents should contact police on 101 .
Alternatively , use the Live Chat service at www.gmp.police.uk .

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A man has been arrested after three different women, including a 17-year-old, were mugged while walking alone in Bolton.
Detectives investigating the incidents have today (Wednesday) arrested a 29-year-old man who is currently being questioned in custody.
It follows a series incidents in The Haulgh, Tonge and Breightmet areas of Bolton where women were threatened for their handbags.
The first two muggings took place on Thursday, July 30, and officers from GMP's Bolton North team to Facebook to appeal for information.
Now, a spokesman for the team has confirmed that a man has been arrested and given information on a more recent incident.
They said: "Around 7:45pm on Thursday, July 30, a 63-year-old woman was walking along Ainsworth Lane in Tonge Fold when she was approached by a male and threatened to hand over her handbag. The woman gave her handbag to the man, who then ran off towards Bury Road.
"Around 8:15pm on Thursday, July 30, a 56-year-old woman was on Connel Close in Breightmet when she was approached by the same male. He pushed the woman to the floor and stole her handbag, before running off towards Somerton Road.
"Around 8:10pm on Monday, August 10, a 17-year-old girl was on Bradford Steet in The Haulgh when she was approached by a male from behind. He grabbed her handbag from around her neck, before running off towards Bromwich Street.
"The male remains in police custody for questioning."
Anyone with more information on these incidents should contact police on 101.
Alternatively, use the Live Chat service at www.gmp.police.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Manchester Arena bomber's brother refuses to attend court for sentencing

Manchester Arena mass murderer Hashem Abedi has refused to enter court to be sentenced for his role in the bombing .
The 23-year-old , the younger brother of homegrown suicide bomber Salman Abedi , was absent from the Old Bailey 's courtroom number two on Wednesday , having effectively withdrawn from the trial part-way through , although he was said to be in the building .
Family members of some of the 22 people killed in the atrocity were present as Mr Justice Jeremy Baker was informed of Manchester-born Hashem 's refusal to attend .
Other relatives of victims and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ link from Manchester , Leeds , Newcastle and Glasgow .
Addressing the court at the start of a two-day hearing , the judge said : `` I have required in this case Hashem Abedi to be brought to Central Criminal Court .
`` My understanding is that , having been brought to this building , Hashem Abedi has refused to come into the courtroom .
`` That is a matter for HM Probation Service rather than myself .
Force can not be used . ''
Hashem was found guilty by a jury in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempted murder , and plotting to cause an explosion likely to endanger life .
The Old Bailey heard that the Islamic State-inspired jihadi helped his brother Salman order , collect and store materials needed for the deadly plot , before the latter blew himself up as thousands of men , women and children left an Ariana Grande concert on the night of May 22 2017 .
The defendant , who travelled to Libya the month before the bombing , was arrested hours after the attack and was extradited back to Britain last summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to co-operate with them in order to prove his innocence .
But he absented himself from much of his trial and sacked his legal team .
It meant grieving families and survivors have been left without hearing from the man police believe may have actually masterminded the plot .
The judge confirmed that Hashem can not be handed a whole life sentence because he was under the age of 21 at the time of the offences .
However , he could be given multiple life sentences with a minimum term starting point of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecutor Duncan Penny QC said Hashem was `` just as guilty '' as the bomber who killed 22 men , women and children aged between eight and 51 .
From January 2017 , the brothers set about buying nuts and screws for shrapnel and ordering chemicals from Amazon to make the homemade TATP explosives , with unwitting help from friends and relatives .
They hid their activities by switching mobile phones and using a variety of runaround vehicles , despite neither having passed a driving test , to transport components around the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from their home in Elsmore Road , Fallowfield , Manchester - one to take delivery of the components and the other for a bomb-making factory .
Their plans were briefly scuppered when their parents insisted they join them in Libya in April 2017 amid possible concerns about their descent into radicalisation , police said , forcing the brothers to stockpile their stash in a second-hand Nissan Micra , bought for £250 the day before they left the UK .
Returning alone , Salman bought a rucksack and more shrapnel , constructed his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester , and carried out reconnaissance missions .
Jurors were shown chilling CCTV footage of Salman , 22 , travelling to the foyer of the Arena , before detonating his bomb at 10.31pm , just as crowds were leaving the venue .
Afterwards , Greater Manchester Police found Hashem 's fingerprints at key addresses and in the Micra , which still contained traces of explosives .
A small scrap of a Consumer 's Pride vegetable oil tin from the bomb site was matched to discarded pieces containing Hashem 's prints which were found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a takeaway where he worked and fashioned prototype components , even though they were not used in the final device .
Mr Penny said Hashem was `` at times chauffeur , at times quartermaster , at times electrical technician '' in the plot .
Following his arrest , Hashem had tried to `` point the finger of responsibility '' at his dead brother but Mr Penny said it was merely `` an attempt to evade responsibility for his own culpability , for the cruel and cowardly carnage that took place at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the sentencing , Figen Murray , whose 29-year-old son , Martyn Hett , was among the victims , said : `` I trust the British legal system .
`` Whatever the judge gives this person will be just punishment for a crime he committed . ''
A public inquiry into the bombing is scheduled to start next month .

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Manchester Arena mass murderer Hashem Abedi has refused to enter court to be sentenced for his role in the bombing.
The 23-year-old, the younger brother of homegrown suicide bomber Salman Abedi, was absent from the Old Bailey's courtroom number two on Wednesday, having effectively withdrawn from the trial part-way through, although he was said to be in the building.
Family members of some of the 22 people killed in the atrocity were present as Mr Justice Jeremy Baker was informed of Manchester-born Hashem's refusal to attend.
Other relatives of victims and survivors are following the hearing by live link from Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Addressing the court at the start of a two-day hearing, the judge said: "I have required in this case Hashem Abedi to be brought to Central Criminal Court.
"My understanding is that, having been brought to this building, Hashem Abedi has refused to come into the courtroom.
"That is a matter for HM Probation Service rather than myself. Force cannot be used."
(Image: PA)
Hashem was found guilty by a jury in March of 22 counts of murder, attempted murder, and plotting to cause an explosion likely to endanger life.
The Old Bailey heard that the Islamic State-inspired jihadi helped his brother Salman order, collect and store materials needed for the deadly plot, before the latter blew himself up as thousands of men, women and children left an Ariana Grande concert on the night of May 22 2017.
The defendant, who travelled to Libya the month before the bombing, was arrested hours after the attack and was extradited back to Britain last summer.
Hashem initially told police he wanted to co-operate with them in order to prove his innocence.
But he absented himself from much of his trial and sacked his legal team.
It meant grieving families and survivors have been left without hearing from the man police believe may have actually masterminded the plot.
The judge confirmed that Hashem cannot be handed a whole life sentence because he was under the age of 21 at the time of the offences.
However, he could be given multiple life sentences with a minimum term starting point of 30 years.
(Image: Daily Record)
During the trial, prosecutor Duncan Penny QC said Hashem was "just as guilty" as the bomber who killed 22 men, women and children aged between eight and 51.
From January 2017, the brothers set about buying nuts and screws for shrapnel and ordering chemicals from Amazon to make the homemade TATP explosives, with unwitting help from friends and relatives.
They hid their activities by switching mobile phones and using a variety of runaround vehicles, despite neither having passed a driving test, to transport components around the city.
They also secured two separate addresses away from their home in Elsmore Road, Fallowfield, Manchester - one to take delivery of the components and the other for a bomb-making factory.
Their plans were briefly scuppered when their parents insisted they join them in Libya in April 2017 amid possible concerns about their descent into radicalisation, police said, forcing the brothers to stockpile their stash in a second-hand Nissan Micra, bought for £250 the day before they left the UK.
Returning alone, Salman bought a rucksack and more shrapnel, constructed his bomb in a rented flat in central Manchester, and carried out reconnaissance missions.
Jurors were shown chilling CCTV footage of Salman, 22, travelling to the foyer of the Arena, before detonating his bomb at 10.31pm, just as crowds were leaving the venue.
(Image: PA)
Afterwards, Greater Manchester Police found Hashem's fingerprints at key addresses and in the Micra, which still contained traces of explosives.
A small scrap of a Consumer's Pride vegetable oil tin from the bomb site was matched to discarded pieces containing Hashem's prints which were found elsewhere.
Hashem had hoarded the tins from a takeaway where he worked and fashioned prototype components, even though they were not used in the final device.
Mr Penny said Hashem was "at times chauffeur, at times quartermaster, at times electrical technician" in the plot.
Following his arrest, Hashem had tried to "point the finger of responsibility" at his dead brother but Mr Penny said it was merely "an attempt to evade responsibility for his own culpability, for the cruel and cowardly carnage that took place at the Arena that night".
Speaking ahead of the sentencing, Figen Murray, whose 29-year-old son, Martyn Hett, was among the victims, said: "I trust the British legal system.
"Whatever the judge gives this person will be just punishment for a crime he committed."
A public inquiry into the bombing is scheduled to start next month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Strictly Come Dancing to pay tribute to Caroline Flack in special episode

Strictly Come Dancing is to pay tribute to Caroline Flack in a one-off special episode later this year .
The Love Island host tragically took her own life back in February in her London flat .
She was crowned champion of the BBC One dancing competition in 2014 alongside professional partner Pasha Kovalev .
The programme will air a fourth episode in a series of specials that will celebrate past Strictly winners , with the tribute to Caroline Flack a part of it , `` looking back at the best of the finals , reliving the nights where champions were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spokesperson for the show said .
Strictly : The Best Of The Final will “ celebrate the finalists , the emotion and the incredible routines ” that have featured in the last round of the competition , according to the BBC .
The programme will be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman , and judges Craig Revel Horwood , Motsi Mabuse , Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli will also reminisce about previous finals .
Other specials including The Best Of Movies , The Best Of Blackpool and The Best Of Musicals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Strictly : The Christmas Countdown will also feature over the festive period .
It will look at the 25 most memorable dances in the programme ’ s history , as voted for by viewers .
The BBC is yet to announce when the episodes will air .
Samaritans ( 116 123 ) 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0800 068 41 41 ) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal .
Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression .
It doesn ’ t have a helpline , but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information .
http : //www.depressionalliance.org /

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Strictly Come Dancing is to pay tribute to Caroline Flack in a one-off special episode later this year.
The Love Island host tragically took her own life back in February in her London flat.
She was crowned champion of the BBC One dancing competition in 2014 alongside professional partner Pasha Kovalev.
The programme will air a fourth episode in a series of specials that will celebrate past Strictly winners, with the tribute to Caroline Flack a part of it, "looking back at the best of the finals, reliving the nights where champions were made and dreams were realised," a spokesperson for the show said.
Strictly: The Best Of The Final will “celebrate the finalists, the emotion and the incredible routines” that have featured in the last round of the competition, according to the BBC.
The programme will be hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, and judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli will also reminisce about previous finals.
Other specials including The Best Of Movies, The Best Of Blackpool and The Best Of Musicals will also be broadcast by the BBC.
Strictly: The Christmas Countdown will also feature over the festive period.
(Image: PA)
It will look at the 25 most memorable dances in the programme’s history, as voted for by viewers.
The BBC is yet to announce when the episodes will air.
Samaritans (116 123) 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.
PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.
Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression. It doesn’t have a helpline, but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information. http://www.depressionalliance.org /


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Exclusive: Man City replacement for Claudio Bravo confirmed

Zack Steffen will be understudy to Ederson in the Manchester City squad next season .
The Blues will take the USA international keeper back from his loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf to replace Claudio Bravo , whose four-year stay at the club came to an end yesterday .
There has been speculation all summer that City would turn to 25-year-old Steffen , who has had an impressive debut season in the Bundesliga , despite Dusseldorf ’ s relegation .
City signed Steffen from Columbus Crew last summer , for a £5.2million fee which was an MLS record for a goalkeeper .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ life in the MLS , when he was named Goalkeeper of the Year and picked for the all-star XI .
He started well in Germany , playing the first 17 games , but a patellar tendon injury cost him his place in the team during the winter break – and after coming back from that he suffered a medial cruciate ligament problem in training that effectively ended his time at Dusseldorf .
He was a big hit with Dusseldorf ’ s football director Lutz Pfannenstiel , who said : “ Zack had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he has the potential to become a top keeper at European level .
“ Steffen has all the ingredients .
He has a very clean goalkeeper technique .
Good reactions , good hands , and demanding in the box .
“ His distribution and game-opening make him a modern keeper .
Looking at all of that , it is not a surprise that Manchester City went for Zack.
” Steffen is not expected to be content to be number two keeper , and will push Ederson for the number one spot .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can take Scott Carson on loan for another season , as third-choice stopper .
The 34-year-old Carson is in the final year of his Derby contract , and the Championship club are expected to land Wigan ’ s David Marshall as their new number one .
An agreement has not been reached with Derby , but it is expected Carson will remain with the Blues as back-up to Ederson and Steffen .

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Zack Steffen will be understudy to Ederson in the Manchester City squad next season.
The Blues will take the USA international keeper back from his loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf to replace Claudio Bravo, whose four-year stay at the club came to an end yesterday.
There has been speculation all summer that City would turn to 25-year-old Steffen, who has had an impressive debut season in the Bundesliga, despite Dusseldorf’s relegation.
City signed Steffen from Columbus Crew last summer, for a £5.2million fee which was an MLS record for a goalkeeper.
That followed a hugely successful start to life in the MLS, when he was named Goalkeeper of the Year and picked for the all-star XI.
He started well in Germany, playing the first 17 games, but a patellar tendon injury cost him his place in the team during the winter break – and after coming back from that he suffered a medial cruciate ligament problem in training that effectively ended his time at Dusseldorf.
He was a big hit with Dusseldorf’s football director Lutz Pfannenstiel, who said: “Zack had a brilliant start to the season and showed that he has the potential to become a top keeper at European level.
“Steffen has all the ingredients. He has a very clean goalkeeper technique. Good reactions, good hands, and demanding in the box.
“His distribution and game-opening make him a modern keeper. Looking at all of that, it is not a surprise that Manchester City went for Zack.”
Steffen is not expected to be content to be number two keeper, and will push Ederson for the number one spot.
City have also confirmed the loan extension of Scott Carson from Derby County, as third-choice stopper.
The 34-year-old Carson is in the final year of his Derby contract, and the Championship club are expected to land Wigan’s David Marshall as their new number one.
An agreement has now been reached with Derby, meaning Carson will remain with the Blues as back-up to Ederson and Steffen.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Police appeal to help trace wanted man following spate of burglaries

Police are appealing for help in tracking down a wanted man from Bury .
Craig Makin , 40 , is @ @ @ @ @ burglaries at shops and businesses across Hindley , Leigh and Atherton .
All incidents happened @ @ @ @ @ year .
Makin is also known to have links to the Wigan area .
Anybody @ @ @ @ @ of Craig Makin is asked to contact police on 0161 856 7103 or contact the @ @ @ @ @ , on 0800 555 111 .
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening @ @ @ @ @ here for your Apple or Android device .
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Police are appealing for help in tracking down a wanted man from Bury.
Craig Makin, 40, is wanted in connection with four burglaries at shops and businesses across Hindley, Leigh and Atherton.
All incidents happened between February and August this year. Makin is also known to have links to the Wigan area.
Anybody with information regarding the whereabouts of Craig Makin is asked to contact police on 0161 856 7103 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--This is about justice - but more importantly remembering the victims

Today , Hashem Abedi will learn of his fate .
He played his part in an atrocity that changed Manchester forever .
The city will finally get justice for the muderous plot he and his brother spent months putting together - that was carried on that terrible night on May 22 , 2017 .
But today is also about much more than that .
It 's about remembering the 22 men , women and children who died .
It 's about remembering the hundreds of others who were injured or left mentally scarred .
It 's about remembering the bravery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public who risked their lives to help others .
And it 's about remembering how our city came together in grief and defiance in the days and weeks that followed .
At 10.31pm on May 22 , 2017 , Salman Abedi detonated a suicide bomb in the foyer of Manchester Arena and in a split second hundreds of lives were changed forever .
Hundreds of tragedies tore through families and communities far and wide .
Each tragedy was unique .
Each was mourned , and continues to be mourned , in its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that loss but also remember how Manchester pulled together in the wake of the deadliest peacetime attack the city had ever seen .
From the impromptu sing-a-longs and the innumerable small acts of kindness to the sea of flowers in St Ann 's Square and the heart-wrenching One Love memorial concert at Old Trafford Cricket Club , as is so often the case the worst of times brought out the best in people .
Here we remember the 22 people who died in the attack : She was an Ariana Grande superfan who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was looking forward to starting student life at Edge Hill University .
Saffie Rose Roussos , 8 , the youngest victim of the attack , had been at the Ariana Grande concert with her mum Lisa Roussos and sister Ashlee Bromwich .
Her funeral at Manchester Cathedral in July was the last to take place and was attended by hundreds of mourners who gathered to celebrate her life - a little girl with a beautiful smile who loved dancing , gymnastics and music .
John Atkinson , 28 , from Radcliffe , Bury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people with autism .
A family tribute said : `` John was loving , loyal , kind and caring .
Nobody mattered more to John than the people that he loved . ''
Following her death , Megan was immortalised with a charity pin badge , designed by her older brother Bradley , who was seriously injured in the blast .
Olivia Campbell-Hardy , 15 , a pupil at Tottington High School , who loved to sing and had auditioned for Britain ’ s Got Talent .
Her memory lives on through a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Alison Howe , 45 , and Lisa Lees , 43 , were in the foyer together , waiting to collect their daughters when the bomb went off .
Lisa , a beauty tutor at Oldham College , was remembered by her two daughters as ‘ the best mum in the universe ’ .
Alison , a sexual health nurse , left behind two daughters and four stepsons .
Her own mother described her as ‘ the one perfect thing I ever did in my life ’ .
Angelika Klis , 39 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a selfie just before going to the concert to pick their daughters up .
The married couple were remembered as 'extremely loving , hardworking , and great examples of parents ' .
Martyn Hett , 29 , from Stockport , was a PR manager , social media star , and Coronation Street super-fan .
At his funeral , which featured tributes from Mariah Carey , Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw , and comedian Jason Manford , mourners were urged to # BeMoreMartyn .
Kelly Brewster , 32 , shielded her loved ones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her sister ’ s 11-year-old daughter , Hollie - from the explosion which killed her .
As the bomb was detonated Kelly threw herself in the way .
They survived with injuries , but Kelly lost her life .
Jane Tweddle , 51 , was a mother-of-three and receptionist at a school in Blackpool .
She was waiting with a friend in the area where the explosion happened .
Nell Jones , 14 , is remembered as someone who always had time for fellow pupils at Holmes Chapel School .
Following her death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ designed and built a community space in her name .
Michelle Kiss , 45 , from Whalley in Lancashire ’ s Ribble Valley , died after going to collect her daughter from the concert .
Speaking at her funeral , Michelle ’ s husband , Tony Kiss , urged well-wishers to honour her memory by supporting children ’ s charity Derian House , because ‘ she lived for her children ’ .
Sorrell Leczkowski , 14 , from Leeds , dreamt of being an architect so she could build her mum a house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explosion at the Arena , but Sorrell was robbed of the chance to fulfil her ambitions .
Liam had been a rock to his family after his father ’ s death from cancer in March 2017 .
Chloe had just started a job as an apprentice travel agent .
Elaine McIver , 43 , a police officer in Cheshire , was waiting in the foyer of Manchester Arena with her partner Paul when the bomb went off .
“ The most indisputable fact about Elaine was that she cared and she loved ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a huge heart , was thoughtful beyond belief and would do anything for anyone . ''
Wendy Fawell , 50 , a former primary school worker from Otley , West Yorkshire , had gone to the Ariana Grande show with her friend Caroline Davis Osborne and their children .
The rest of the party survived the blast which claimed Wendy ’ s life .
Eilidh MacLeod , 14 , from Barra - a remote island in the Outer Hebrides - had left home a few days before to travel to the concert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was badly injured in the blast .
Courtney Boyle , 19 , and Philip Tron , 32 , were at the Arena , to pick up Courtney 's younger sister Nicole .
Nicole , survived the blast , but Courtney and stepdad Philip died .
Courtney ’ s mother , Deborah , said : `` Courtney and Phil both went into the Arena to collect Nicole , laughing , and both were so happy . ''

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Today, Hashem Abedi will learn of his fate.
He played his part in an atrocity that changed Manchester forever.
The city will finally get justice for the muderous plot he and his brother spent months putting together - that was carried on that terrible night on May 22, 2017.
But today is also about much more than that.
It's about remembering the 22 men, women and children who died.
It's about remembering the hundreds of others who were injured or left mentally scarred.
It's about remembering the bravery of the emergency services and members of the public who risked their lives to help others.
And it's about remembering how our city came together in grief and defiance in the days and weeks that followed.
At 10.31pm on May 22, 2017, Salman Abedi detonated a suicide bomb in the foyer of Manchester Arena and in a split second hundreds of lives were changed forever.
Hundreds of tragedies tore through families and communities far and wide.
Each tragedy was unique. Each was mourned, and continues to be mourned, in its own unique way.
Today we remember that loss but also remember how Manchester pulled together in the wake of the deadliest peacetime attack the city had ever seen.
From the impromptu sing-a-longs and the innumerable small acts of kindness to the sea of flowers in St Ann's Square and the heart-wrenching One Love memorial concert at Old Trafford Cricket Club, as is so often the case the worst of times brought out the best in people.
Here we remember the 22 people who died in the attack:
Georgina Callander , 18, a college student from Lancashire.
She was an Ariana Grande superfan who had met her idol in 2015 and was looking forward to starting student life at Edge Hill University.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Saffie Rose Roussos , 8, the youngest victim of the attack, had been at the Ariana Grande concert with her mum Lisa Roussos and sister Ashlee Bromwich.
Her funeral at Manchester Cathedral in July was the last to take place and was attended by hundreds of mourners who gathered to celebrate her life - a little girl with a beautiful smile who loved dancing, gymnastics and music.
John Atkinson , 28, from Radcliffe , Bury, worked as a support worker for people with autism.
A family tribute said: "John was loving, loyal, kind and caring. Nobody mattered more to John than the people that he loved."
Megan Hurley , 15, a pupil at Halewood Academy.
Following her death, Megan was immortalised with a charity pin badge, designed by her older brother Bradley, who was seriously injured in the blast.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Olivia Campbell-Hardy , 15, a pupil at Tottington High School, who loved to sing and had auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent.
Her memory lives on through a performing arts trust founded in her honour.
Alison Howe , 45, and Lisa Lees , 43, were in the foyer together, waiting to collect their daughters when the bomb went off.
Lisa, a beauty tutor at Oldham College, was remembered by her two daughters as ‘the best mum in the universe’.
Alison, a sexual health nurse, left behind two daughters and four stepsons. Her own mother described her as ‘the one perfect thing I ever did in my life’.
Angelika Klis , 39, and Marcin Klis , 42, posed for a selfie just before going to the concert to pick their daughters up.
The married couple were remembered as 'extremely loving, hardworking, and great examples of parents'.
(Image: MEN)
Martyn Hett , 29, from Stockport, was a PR manager, social media star, and Coronation Street super-fan.
At his funeral, which featured tributes from Mariah Carey, Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw, and comedian Jason Manford, mourners were urged to #BeMoreMartyn.
Kelly Brewster , 32, shielded her loved ones - sister, Claire Booth, and her sister’s 11-year-old daughter, Hollie - from the explosion which killed her.
As the bomb was detonated Kelly threw herself in the way. They survived with injuries, but Kelly lost her life.
Jane Tweddle , 51, was a mother-of-three and receptionist at a school in Blackpool.
She was waiting with a friend in the area where the explosion happened.
Nell Jones , 14, is remembered as someone who always had time for fellow pupils at Holmes Chapel School.
Following her death, her friends, classmates and teachers designed and built a community space in her name.
(Image: PA)
Michelle Kiss , 45, from Whalley in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, died after going to collect her daughter from the concert.
Speaking at her funeral, Michelle’s husband, Tony Kiss, urged well-wishers to honour her memory by supporting children’s charity Derian House, because ‘she lived for her children’.
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Sorrell Leczkowski , 14, from Leeds, dreamt of being an architect so she could build her mum a house.
Her mother and grandmother survived the explosion at the Arena, but Sorrell was robbed of the chance to fulfil her ambitions.
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Liam Curry , 19, and Chloe Rutherford , 17, South Shields, Tyneside, were teenage sweethearts.
Liam had been a rock to his family after his father’s death from cancer in March 2017. Chloe had just started a job as an apprentice travel agent.
(Image: PA)
Elaine McIver , 43, a police officer in Cheshire, was waiting in the foyer of Manchester Arena with her partner Paul when the bomb went off.
“The most indisputable fact about Elaine was that she cared and she loved”, her family said. "She had a huge heart, was thoughtful beyond belief and would do anything for anyone."
Wendy Fawell , 50, a former primary school worker from Otley, West Yorkshire, had gone to the Ariana Grande show with her friend Caroline Davis Osborne and their children.
The rest of the party survived the blast which claimed Wendy’s life.
(Image: PA)
Eilidh MacLeod , 14, from Barra - a remote island in the Outer Hebrides - had left home a few days before to travel to the concert.
Her friend and schoolmate Laura McIntyre was badly injured in the blast.
Courtney Boyle , 19, and Philip Tron , 32, were at the Arena, to pick up Courtney's younger sister Nicole.
Nicole, survived the blast, but Courtney and stepdad Philip died.
Courtney’s mother, Deborah, said: "Courtney and Phil both went into the Arena to collect Nicole, laughing, and both were so happy."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-20--Man United propose Jack Grealish swap deal and more rumours

Manchester United will offer Sergio Romero to Aston Villa in a bid to sign Jack Grealish this summer , according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces a dilemma this summer with Dean Henderson returning to the club on the back of an impressive two-year spell with Sheffield United .
MEN Sport understands Henderson is determined to become the first-choice goalkeeper at Old Trafford but will consider his options if he does n't receive assurances over his playing time .
Romero has impressed for United in the Europa League this season but was dropped for the semi-final defeat against Sevilla @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer exit .
The Daily Mail suggest Villa are interested in Henderson and have enquired over the 23-year-old 's availability .
However , the report claims United will look to offer Romero to the Midlands side as part of a deal to sign Grealish .
Grealish is wanted by Solskjaer despite focus being on Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho this summer .
Villa 's negotiating position has been strengthened after securing their Premier League status on the final day of the season .
Elsewhere , United are reportedly monitoring David Alaba 's situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Austrian could make a move to the Premier League within the next two weeks with the Reds listed as a potential suitor .
Chelsea are also said to be tracking the full-back .
Alaba is expected to make a decision over his future following the conclusion of Bayern 's Champions League campaign .
Reports claim the defender has rejected the offer of a new contract as Alaba is keen to match the club 's top earners .
MEN Sport understands Alaba is not a priority target for Solskjaer .

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Manchester United will offer Sergio Romero to Aston Villa in a bid to sign Jack Grealish this summer, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces a dilemma this summer with Dean Henderson returning to the club on the back of an impressive two-year spell with Sheffield United.
MEN Sport understands Henderson is determined to become the first-choice goalkeeper at Old Trafford but will consider his options if he doesn't receive assurances over his playing time.
Romero has impressed for United in the Europa League this season but was dropped for the semi-final defeat against Sevilla and has been heavily linked with a summer exit.
The Daily Mail suggest Villa are interested in Henderson and have enquired over the 23-year-old's availability. However, the report claims United will look to offer Romero to the Midlands side as part of a deal to sign Grealish.
Grealish is wanted by Solskjaer despite focus being on Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho this summer. Villa's negotiating position has been strengthened after securing their Premier League status on the final day of the season.
Elsewhere, United are reportedly monitoring David Alaba's situation at Bayern Munich.
Sky Sports report the Austrian could make a move to the Premier League within the next two weeks with the Reds listed as a potential suitor. Chelsea are also said to be tracking the full-back.
Alaba is expected to make a decision over his future following the conclusion of Bayern's Champions League campaign.
Reports claim the defender has rejected the offer of a new contract as Alaba is keen to match the club's top earners.
MEN Sport understands Alaba is not a priority target for Solskjaer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Ten jobs you can apply for in and around Salford right now

The coronavirus pandemic has turned life upside-down for millions of people across the country .
Struggling businesses have been forced to cut jobs in order to stay afloat , meaning many people have now found themselves unemployed .
However , there are several jobs available in and around the Salford area – some that don ’ t necessarily require experience – that can be applied for right now .
We 've rounded up a list of those currently up for grabs .
Search Hospitality and Catering are currently looking for a hospital housekeeper / cleaner to start work immediately .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rehabilitation centre in the Salford area .
Pay is between £8.72 and £9.10 an hour .
Stretch-n-Grow are looking for an “ enthusiastic , outgoing and creative ” children ’ s coach to join the team .
They must live within the Salford area and have one-year of experience working with children .
The job will include teaching classes in nurseries , school and children ’ s centres for those aged between 12 months to eight years in Salford , Trafford and Manchester areas .
Pay is between £12.50 and £20 an hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for an hourly-paid lecturer to join the team .
The applicant should be able to provide lectures , seminars and possibly module leadership in marketing/digital marketing , international business , events management and project management .
Screwfix is on the hunt for a new retail assistant .
The part-time job will pay £8.72 an hour .
Tim Hortons is looking for an either full-time of part-time staff member .
The successful applicant will work as part of the front of house team .
Baby in Bloom is looking for a part-time assistant to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member will be a “ key member of the team ” and be responsible for maximising sales and service .
They will be able to operate the till , keep stock replenished and maintain shop cleanliness as well as provide excellent and personable customer service .
Swarovski needs a new sales consultant with a “ keen eye for fashion and a genuine passion ” for the brand .
The successful applicant will have experience in a customer-focused role , a great communicator , target-driven and share a love of all things sparkly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ information , visit : https : //www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob .
Subway needs a new sandwich artist at their Bolton Road branch in Salford .
The employee is expected to be able to prepare food including bread and cookie baking , ensure food storage and preparation areas are clean , operate the till check in deliveries and more .
Domino ’ s in Swinton is looking for a new in store crew member .
Experience isn ’ t necessary as a full induction and training programme will be provided .
All roles will include working shifts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period .
Specsavers is looking for a new optical assistant .
The assistant will be able to listen to what the customer wants , explain offers and product and dispense lenses .

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The coronavirus pandemic has turned life upside-down for millions of people across the country.
Struggling businesses have been forced to cut jobs in order to stay afloat, meaning many people have now found themselves unemployed.
However, there are several jobs available in and around the Salford area – some that don’t necessarily require experience – that can be applied for right now.
We've rounded up a list of some jobs currently up for grabs.
Bendi Forklift driver
CK Wholesale supplies is looking for a Bendi driver to move pallets around its warehouse in Wardley.
You will need to have a current Bendi licence to be able to do this role.
The position is available for immediate start. Salary is described as 'competitive' - you can apply here.
Covid testing nurse
Nurseplus is recruiting Registered Nurses to work as part of a team of test operatives undertaking COVID 19 antigen swab testing and fingerprick antibody testing in locations across the UK. The pay is from £18 to £35 per hour.
You would be playing a pivotal role in providing excellent support and making people feel at ease during the testing process.
This post closes on 7 September and you can apply here.
Housekeeper
Search Hospitality and Catering are currently looking for a hospital housekeeper / cleaner to start work immediately.
The job will help support a 20-bed rehabilitation centre in the Salford area.
Pay is between £8.72 and £9.10 an hour.
To apply, visit here
Part-time children’s fitness coach
Stretch-n-Grow are looking for an “enthusiastic, outgoing and creative” children’s coach to join the team.
They must live within the Salford area and have one-year of experience working with children.
The job will include teaching classes in nurseries, school and children’s centres for those aged between 12 months to eight years in Salford, Trafford and Manchester areas.
Pay is between £12.50 and £20 an hour.
To apply, visit here.
University lecturers
The University of Salford is looking for an hourly-paid lecturer to join the team.
The applicant should be able to provide lectures, seminars and possibly module leadership in marketing/digital marketing, international business, events management and project management.
To apply, visit here.
Retail assistant
Screwfix in Salford is on the hunt for a new retail assistant. "You’ll welcome customers into your store, understand what they need, guide them to the right products, and make it super easy for them."
The part-time job will pay £8.72 an hour.
For more information, visit here.:
Cafe/restaurant front of house team member
Tim Hortons, the Canadian cafe chain, is looking for an either full-time of part-time staff member.
The successful applicant will work as part of the front of house team.
To apply, visit here:
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Retail assistant
Baby in Bloom on Bury New Road, Salford, is looking for a part-time assistant to join the team.
The new staff member will be a “key member of the team” and be responsible for maximising sales and service.
They will be able to operate the till, keep stock replenished and maintain shop cleanliness as well as provide excellent and personable customer service.
To apply, visit here:
Sales consultant
Swarovski, which has outlets in the Trafford Centre and Arndale Centre in Manchester, needs a new sales consultant with a “keen eye for fashion and a genuine passion” for the brand.
The successful applicant will have experience in a customer-focused role, a great communicator, target-driven and share a love of all things sparkly.
The position is part-time. For more information, visit here:
Subway sandwich artist
Subway needs a new sandwich artist at their Bolton Road branch in Salford.
The employee is expected to be able to prepare food including bread and cookie baking, ensure food storage and preparation areas are clean, operate the till check in deliveries and more.
To apply, visit here:
Domino's In store crew
Domino’s in Swinton is looking for a new in store crew member.
Experience isn’t necessary as a full induction and training programme will be provided.
All roles will include working shifts during weekends and evenings over a seven-day period.
To apply, visit here:
Optical assistant
Specsavers in Salford is looking for a new optical assistant.
The assistant will be able to listen to what the customer wants, explain offers and product and dispense lenses.
To apply, visit here


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Manchester United transfer news RECAP

Manchester United transfer news RECAP

More from the former United striker as he spoke to “ Mason Greenwood has frightening potential .
He is already a very good player and his finishing is incredible .
If he continues to improve , wow .
The biggest improvement of his game has been on the physical side .
Greenwood is only going to become tougher and fitter as he gets older , it ’ s incredible to think what he is capable of as just a teenager .
I can only see Greenwood ’ s finishing continuing to get better and he is going to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He ’ s very self-confident and doesn ’ t hesitate about shooting again if he has missed a chance , he has all the attributes to a big success story for Manchester United .
The only question mark is about consistency and whether he will be able to perform at a similar level next season , but I ’ m very confident that he will .
“ I ’ ve been hugely impressed by Anthony Martial this season and he has caught me a little bit by surprise .
Martial has grabbed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s first choice striker with both hands and he has scored a lot of goals .
He is proactively influencing games by demanding the ball as that central striker , whereas I thought he was quite passive and reactive when he was out on the wing .
“ Martial has shown all of the attributes you need to be a Manchester United no.9 and I think having both Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba in midfield has made a huge difference .
He now trusts the quality in that midfield to find his runs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That Fernandes and Pogba midfield has allowed Martial to flourish and he ’ s only going to get better in that role .
You can see the confidence in his dribbling and clever passes , it ’ s been impossible for defenders to keep him quiet .
“ I think Marcus Rashford really shows his versatility by being able to play both on the wing and in the central striker role to such a high quality .
He has the energy and pace to either cut inside and shoot , or keep the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s a decision for Solskjaer on how Rashford can most hurt the opposition because his ability to maintain that high level of energy is unreal .
He ’ s capable of doing anything on the pitch .
“ Rashford also has the work ethic and stamina to defend on the wing and that ’ s an incredible attribute to have as a forward .
Can you imagine me working tirelessly on the wing like Rashford does ?
I would be dying and needing a rest by 60 minutes !
”

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Dominic Booth, Joe Bray, Marcus Banks)

More from the former United striker as he spoke to
On Greenwood
“Mason Greenwood has frightening potential. He is already a very good player and his finishing is incredible. If he continues to improve, wow. The biggest improvement of his game has been on the physical side. Greenwood is only going to become tougher and fitter as he gets older, it’s incredible to think what he is capable of as just a teenager. I can only see Greenwood’s finishing continuing to get better and he is going to be a very scary player in the Premier League. He’s very self-confident and doesn’t hesitate about shooting again if he has missed a chance, he has all the attributes to a big success story for Manchester United. The only question mark is about consistency and whether he will be able to perform at a similar level next season, but I’m very confident that he will.
On Martial
“I’ve been hugely impressed by Anthony Martial this season and he has caught me a little bit by surprise. Martial has grabbed the opportunity to be Manchester United’s first choice striker with both hands and he has scored a lot of goals. He is proactively influencing games by demanding the ball as that central striker, whereas I thought he was quite passive and reactive when he was out on the wing.
“Martial has shown all of the attributes you need to be a Manchester United no.9 and I think having both Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba in midfield has made a huge difference. He now trusts the quality in that midfield to find his runs and to create chances for him. That Fernandes and Pogba midfield has allowed Martial to flourish and he’s only going to get better in that role. You can see the confidence in his dribbling and clever passes, it’s been impossible for defenders to keep him quiet.
On Rashford
“I think Marcus Rashford really shows his versatility by being able to play both on the wing and in the central striker role to such a high quality. He has the energy and pace to either cut inside and shoot, or keep the width and put in a cross. It’s a decision for Solskjaer on how Rashford can most hurt the opposition because his ability to maintain that high level of energy is unreal. He’s capable of doing anything on the pitch.
“Rashford also has the work ethic and stamina to defend on the wing and that’s an incredible attribute to have as a forward. Can you imagine me working tirelessly on the wing like Rashford does? I would be dying and needing a rest by 60 minutes!”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Manchester City will apparently increase their bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly .
Reports in Italy say City remain favourites @ @ @ @ @ , but must submit a more acceptable offer to Napoli president Aurelio Di Laurentiis .
@ @ @ @ @ offer closer to the £63m Di Laurentiis is demanding for Koulibaly , although rivals United @ @ @ @ @ interested .
The Blues are looking at Koulibaly as an option to strengthen their defence @ @ @ @ @ Nathan Ake from Bournemouth for £41m .
Meanwhile , Lazio Sporting director Igli Tare has @ @ @ @ @ David Silva after the City legend 's transfer to Real Sociedad was confirmed .
Silva @ @ @ @ @ Lazio until his unveiling at Sociedad , with Tare writing on the club 's website @ @ @ @ @ David Silva 's transfer to Real Sociedad .
I have great respect for the player @ @ @ @ @ man . ''

Manchester City will apparently increase their bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
Reports in Italy say City remain favourites to sign the Senegalese defender, but must submit a more acceptable offer to Napoli president Aurelio Di Laurentiis.
It's claimed City will offer closer to the £63m Di Laurentiis is demanding for Koulibaly, although rivals United are also mentioned as being interested. The Blues are looking at Koulibaly as an option to strengthen their defence further following the signing of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth for £41m.
Meanwhile, Lazio Sporting director Igli Tare has released a furious statement attacking David Silva after the City legend's transfer to Real Sociedad was confirmed.
Silva was widely expected to join Lazio until his unveiling at Sociedad, with Tare writing on the club's website: "I learn about David Silva's transfer to Real Sociedad. I have great respect for the player, but not for the man."
Recap the latest City news below


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Police hunt yobs who poured milk over 'traumatised' 10-year-old boy

A 10-year-old boy was assaulted by yobs who went on to pour milk over him .
Police said the youngster was left 'traumatised ' but unhurt .
Three boys thought to be aged between 12 and 14 are being hunted .
The young victim was cycling home on his bike with shopping at the time , police said .
The incident happened at the junction of Grange Avenue and Beechlands in Timperley , Trafford .
Police are now appealing for anyone with information to get in touch .
Two of the suspects were on bicycles and the third on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the boy 's shopping bags from him then threw then on the floor .
A carton of milk from the shopping was then poured over him and his bike .
In a statement , GMP Altrincham posted on social media : `` Police are appealing for information in relation to a young child aged 10 being assaulted at 7.45pm on Thursday , August 13 .
`` The victim was on his pedal cycle on route to his home with a bag of shopping when he was approached by three unknown youths at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Timperley .
`` The youths , two of whom were on pedal cycles and the third driving a reddish and orange coloured motorised go kart , have thrown the victim 's shopping onto the floor and picked up from the shopping a carton of milk , pouring its contents over the victim and his cycle , leaving him at the time feeling traumatised .
`` The youths are described as white and aged between 12 and 14 . ''
Anyone with information should call police on 101 .
`` Calls will be treated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police said .

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A 10-year-old boy was assaulted by yobs who went on to pour milk over him.
Police said the youngster was left 'traumatised' but unhurt.
Three boys thought to be aged between 12 and 14 are being hunted.
The young victim was cycling home on his bike with shopping at the time, police said.
The incident happened at the junction of Grange Avenue and Beechlands in Timperley, Trafford.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Police are now appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.
Two of the suspects were on bicycles and the third on a go- kart.
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Police said they ripped the boy's shopping bags from him then threw then on the floor.
A carton of milk from the shopping was then poured over him and his bike.
In a statement, GMP Altrincham posted on social media: "Police are appealing for information in relation to a young child aged 10 being assaulted at 7.45pm on Thursday, August 13.
"The victim was on his pedal cycle on route to his home with a bag of shopping when he was approached by three unknown youths at the junction of Grange Avenue and Beechlands in Timperley.
"The youths, two of whom were on pedal cycles and the third driving a reddish and orange coloured motorised go kart, have thrown the victim's shopping onto the floor and picked up from the shopping a carton of milk, pouring its contents over the victim and his cycle, leaving him at the time feeling traumatised.
"The youths are described as white and aged between 12 and 14."
Anyone with information should call police on 101.
"Calls will be treated in the strictest of confidence," police said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Plastic bag full of adult toys found abandoned in street

A bag filled with adult toys was found abandoned in the street by a 'gobsmacked ' shopper outside Farmfoods .
A customer stumbled across the colourful bag at the back of the supermarket in Prestwich , near the car park , after 'hearing a noise ' that piqued her interest .
The mum went over to take a look at the bag , only to find it filled with adult toys of all shapes and sizes .
The surprised shopper , who wished not to be named , told the Manchester Evening News : `` I was walking to Farmfoods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and came across the bag .
`` I heard a noise and went to check what it was , so I guess they had just been left there !
`` It 's an unusual find but I had to leave it there as I was with my children .
`` I was a bit gobsmacked but found it funny .
I carried on to Farmfoods . ''
A letter was found inside the plastic bag addressed to a woman , said the bemused mum .
The shopper 's friend , who was with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , collected the stash and is currently trying to find the owner on social media through Greater Manchester Page on Facebook .
Unfortunately , no one has yet claimed the items and the mystery of the adult toys continues .
The customer added : `` My friend has them now , but she says she 's going to take them to the tip as she ca n't find a person by the name on the letter and no one is coming forward .
`` They are probably worth some money . ''

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A bag filled with adult toys was found abandoned in the street by a 'gobsmacked' shopper outside Farmfoods.
A customer stumbled across the colourful bag at the back of the supermarket in Prestwich, near the car park, after 'hearing a noise' that piqued her interest.
The mum went over to take a look at the bag, only to find it filled with adult toys of all shapes and sizes.
(Image: Derby Telegraph)
The surprised shopper, who wished not to be named, told the Manchester Evening News : "I was walking to Farmfoods in Prestwich at around 10am on Tuesday and came across the bag.
"I heard a noise and went to check what it was, so I guess they had just been left there!
"It's an unusual find but I had to leave it there as I was with my children.
"I was a bit gobsmacked but found it funny. I carried on to Farmfoods."
A letter was found inside the plastic bag addressed to a woman, said the bemused mum.
The shopper's friend, who was with her at the time of the discovery, collected the stash and is currently trying to find the owner on social media through Greater Manchester Page on Facebook.
Unfortunately, no one has yet claimed the items and the mystery of the adult toys continues.
The customer added: "My friend has them now, but she says she's going to take them to the tip as she can't find a person by the name on the letter and no one is coming forward.
"They are probably worth some money."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Man Utd great Ryan Giggs names unsung hero from 2008 CL final win

Ryan Giggs has heaped praise on former Manchester United coach Carlos Quieroz for his role in helping the Reds defeat Chelsea on penalties in the 2008 Champions League final .
Sir Alex Ferguson guided his United team to the final in Moscow after knocking out Barcelona and took an early lead through Cristiano Ronaldo 's header .
However , Frank Lampard equalised and the game went to penalties .
Giggs started the game on the bench but was introduced in place of Paul Scholes in the second half and stepped up during the shoot-out , scoring past Petr Cech in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final penalty after Nicolas Anelka missed to hand United the trophy .
The now Wales manager had no doubt where he would place his spot-kick as Quieroz had advised the United squad to pick their spot a week before the game .
`` It 's not a nice walk , your legs feel like lead , '' he told BT Sport .
`` All you 've got to do is remember what you 've practised because in my experience people miss penalties because they change their mind .
`` That 's what I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalkeeper 's left ] .
`` I took 15 penalties that week , I scored 14 - the one that I missed hit the post .
I knew the side , I knew the technique and it was just about sticking to that . ''
`` It was Carlos Quieroz really .
He said we 're going to practice it and recreate - obviously , you ca n't .
`` We recreated that walk at training .
He said just pick a side and do n't change that side .
`` Of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the trot , maybe you will - but I scored 14 out of 15 so I felt confident .
I knew where I was going to put it and it was then just about execution . ''
It was the second time Giggs lifted the European Cup after being part of the United side that beat Bayern Munich in 1999 .
The Welshman said the win in Moscow felt much different due to his seniority in Ferguson 's squad .
He added : `` It was much different [ in 2008 ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] Rooney and [ Cristiano ] Ronaldo winning it for the first time , I was just buzzing off them .
`` I was there eight or nine years ago before , winning it for the first time and it was an amazing feeling .
`` I was buzzing off just knowing how they were feeling .
I was taking it in a lot more because the first time I thought that potentially there was going to be many more of these nights .
`` Coming to the end of your career , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Ryan Giggs has heaped praise on former Manchester United coach Carlos Quieroz for his role in helping the Reds defeat Chelsea on penalties in the 2008 Champions League final.
Sir Alex Ferguson guided his United team to the final in Moscow after knocking out Barcelona and took an early lead through Cristiano Ronaldo's header. However, Frank Lampard equalised and the game went to penalties.
Giggs started the game on the bench but was introduced in place of Paul Scholes in the second half and stepped up during the shoot-out, scoring past Petr Cech in what would prove to be United's final penalty after Nicolas Anelka missed to hand United the trophy.
The now Wales manager had no doubt where he would place his spot-kick as Quieroz had advised the United squad to pick their spot a week before the game.
"It's not a nice walk, your legs feel like lead," he told BT Sport. "All you've got to do is remember what you've practised because in my experience people miss penalties because they change their mind.
"That's what I did all week [went to the goalkeeper's left].
"I took 15 penalties that week, I scored 14 - the one that I missed hit the post. I knew the side, I knew the technique and it was just about sticking to that."
"It was Carlos Quieroz really. He said we're going to practice it and recreate - obviously, you can't.
"We recreated that walk at training. He said just pick a side and don't change that side.
"Of course, if you missed four or three on the trot, maybe you will - but I scored 14 out of 15 so I felt confident. I knew where I was going to put it and it was then just about execution."
It was the second time Giggs lifted the European Cup after being part of the United side that beat Bayern Munich in 1999.
The Welshman said the win in Moscow felt much different due to his seniority in Ferguson's squad.
He added: "It was much different [in 2008], seeing the likes of [Wayne] Rooney and [Cristiano] Ronaldo winning it for the first time, I was just buzzing off them.
"I was there eight or nine years ago before, winning it for the first time and it was an amazing feeling.
"I was buzzing off just knowing how they were feeling. I was taking it in a lot more because the first time I thought that potentially there was going to be many more of these nights.
"Coming to the end of your career, you saviour those moments a bit more."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--'Armed' police response after 'knife-wielding man threatens people in street'

'Armed police ' swooped on a block of flats after a man was seen 'threatening people with a knife ' , according to residents .
Police rushed to the scene at Spring Gardens , Atherton , at around 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon after a man was spotted wielding a 'two foot-long ' blade , say tenants .
A number of armed police officers reportedly attended the incident and 'apprehended ' the man .
In video footage from the incident , a number of officers , two of whom appear to be armed , arrive at Spring Gardens .
There appears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the footage , including two 4x4s .
One eyewitness , resident Paul Emmison , told the Manchester Evening News : `` Around 2.30pm , we heard a lot of shouting and sirens going off .
`` We went round and it was swarming with armed officers .
`` At least 12 firearms officers attended the situation where a man was threatening people with a machete-type knife , at least two foot-long .
I saw a officer put it in his car .
`` We came away as they apprehended the bloke . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene .
Greater Manchester Police has been approached multiple times for comment but has yet to respond .

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'Armed police' swooped on a block of flats after a man was seen 'threatening people with a knife', according to residents.
Police rushed to the scene at Spring Gardens, Atherton, at around 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon after a man was spotted wielding a 'two foot-long' blade, say tenants.
A number of armed police officers reportedly attended the incident and 'apprehended' the man.
(Image: Paul Emmison)
In video footage from the incident, a number of officers, two of whom appear to be armed, arrive at Spring Gardens.
There appears to be six police cars visible in the footage, including two 4x4s.
(Image: Paul Emmison)
One eyewitness, resident Paul Emmison, told the Manchester Evening News : "Around 2.30pm, we heard a lot of shouting and sirens going off.
"We went round and it was swarming with armed officers.
(Image: Paul Emmison)
"At least 12 firearms officers attended the situation where a man was threatening people with a machete-type knife, at least two foot-long. I saw a officer put it in his car.
"We came away as they apprehended the bloke."
No ambulances are understood to have attended the scene.
Greater Manchester Police have been approached for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Man City headlines as Guardiola urged to sign Spurs midfielder

Here are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday August 19. as City ’ s second-choice goalkeeper ahead of the new season .
The 25-year-old , who spent the last season on loan at Bundesliga side Fortuna Dusseldorf , is set to return to the club and act as a deputy for Ederson .
Bravo ’ s four-year stay at the Etihad came to an end on Tuesday when it was confirmed that he would be released following the expiration of his contract .
Steffen joined City last summer in a £5.2m deal from MLS side Columbus Crew , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Injury hampered the second half of his campaign with Dusseldorf , though he has clearly done enough to earn his place in Pep Guardiola ’ s squad for next season .
Jesus reveals how he has changed his diet since joining City City striker Gabriel Jesus has explained how he has changed his lifestyle since arriving at the club in 2017 .
The Brazil international has excelled in Manchester , competing for a place in the starting XI with Sergio Aguero and proving a reliable goal scorer in Guardiola ’ s prolific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has had to do things differently having made the switch to the Premier League .
“ I had a change , ” he told .
“ I used to eat a lot of junk food .
Like pizza , hamburgers .
“ Do you see it ?
Lots of salad , pasta , fruit , vegetables , I never thought my fridge would be like this .
“ Before it was just chocolate , cake , pudding… I miss my pudding , man.
” Jesus also spoke of one of his favourite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ I really like to play .
I think it ’ s therapy .
I play with my friends , but I also play a lot with the national team .
Usually Neymar , Casemiro , Arthur , Paquetá too .
We play Counter Strike .
“ People already recognised us in the game .
Then it ’ s complicated .
The guys keep talking , asking , even asking to subscribe to their profiles.
” Ex-City player Michael Brown has suggested City would be wise to sign Tottenham midfielder Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an admirer of the England international , though it remains to be seen if that will turn into concrete interest .
Brown , though , has claimed Winks would be an “ excellent ” addition for City as they look to regain the Premier League title from Liverpool next season .
“ It could help him improve as a player , the way Manchester City play , he ’ s a great link player and is really talented – in possession we ’ ve seen how he protects the back-four , how he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brown told .
“ I think he ’ d be a great addition for Manchester City .
We don ’ t know what the price will be , he ’ s a talented footballer and I think one , Spurs won ’ t want to let him go and two , he would be an excellent addition , something slightly different to Manchester City .
”

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Here are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday August 19.
City confirm Claudio Bravo replacement
Zack Steffen will replace Claudio Bravo as City’s second-choice goalkeeper ahead of the new season.
The 25-year-old, who spent the last season on loan at Bundesliga side Fortuna Dusseldorf, is set to return to the club and act as a deputy for Ederson.
Bravo’s four-year stay at the Etihad came to an end on Tuesday when it was confirmed that he would be released following the expiration of his contract.
Steffen joined City last summer in a £5.2m deal from MLS side Columbus Crew, and has impressed on loan in Germany.
Injury hampered the second half of his campaign with Dusseldorf, though he has clearly done enough to earn his place in Pep Guardiola’s squad for next season.
Jesus reveals how he has changed his diet since joining City
City striker Gabriel Jesus has explained how he has changed his lifestyle since arriving at the club in 2017.
The Brazil international has excelled in Manchester, competing for a place in the starting XI with Sergio Aguero and proving a reliable goal scorer in Guardiola’s prolific team.
And he has admitted that he has had to do things differently having made the switch to the Premier League.
“I had a change,” he told Globo . “I used to eat a lot of junk food. Like pizza, hamburgers.
“Do you see it? Lots of salad, pasta, fruit, vegetables, I never thought my fridge would be like this.
“Before it was just chocolate, cake, pudding… I miss my pudding, man.”
Jesus also spoke of one of his favourite pastimes: playing video games. He added: “I really like to play. I think it’s therapy. I play with my friends, but I also play a lot with the national team. Usually Neymar, Casemiro, Arthur, Paquetá too. We play Counter Strike.
“People already recognised us in the game. Then it’s complicated. The guys keep talking, asking, even asking to subscribe to their profiles.”
Former City midfielder urges Guardiola to sign Winks
Ex-City player Michael Brown has suggested City would be wise to sign Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks this summer.
Guardiola is reportedly an admirer of the England international, though it remains to be seen if that will turn into concrete interest.
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Brown, though, has claimed Winks would be an “excellent” addition for City as they look to regain the Premier League title from Liverpool next season.
“It could help him improve as a player, the way Manchester City play, he’s a great link player and is really talented – in possession we’ve seen how he protects the back-four, how he can move the ball around,” Brown told Football Insider .
“I think he’d be a great addition for Manchester City. We don’t know what the price will be, he’s a talented footballer and I think one, Spurs won’t want to let him go and two, he would be an excellent addition, something slightly different to Manchester City.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Former Corrie actress lands movie role with Hollywood star Kelsey Grammer

She won a large fanbase as Rana Habeeb in Coronation Street and now actress Bhavna Limbachia has taken on a new role in a film with American TV and film icon Kelsley Grammer .
Actress Bhavna stars with Cheers and Frasier legend Kelsey in Miss Willoughby and the Haunted Bookshop .
The project , which follows history professor , detective and adventurer Elizabeth Willoughby , who investigates a series of hauntings at an antique bookshop , has just wrapped filming in York .
Speaking of her delight at working on the film following lockdown she shared a photo of herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joy to work with .
`` An absolute joy working with @ mrkelseygrammer , '' said Bhavna .
`` So grateful to have been working during these uncertain times .
`` The film and TV industry are slowly getting back on their feet , lets hope the same will follow for theatre # covid19 # lockdown # film # tv # theatre . ''
`` Yaaaas !
Get it Bhav , '' cheered fellow former Corrie star Victoria Ekanoye who played Angie Appleton in the soap .
`` Omg so cool !
!
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ follower .
Bhavna , 36 , played nurse Rana in Corrie from 2016 until last year when her character was tragically killed in the collapse of the Underworld factory on what was supposed to be her wedding day .
As she lay in the rubble she and fiancee Kate Connor managed to say their vows before Rana tragically passed away .
Bhavna said she was hoping to be a voice for the Asian LGBT community with the 'Kana ' love story .
The nurse was in turmoil over her feelings for Kate despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they fell for each other .
Rana was shunned by her family after they discovered she had been having an affair with best friend Kate .
Before Corrie her first television role was playing the character Alia Khan in the BBC comedy series Citizen Khan .
Kelsey , who plays a retired US marine who raised the orphaned Willoughby and runs the family business in the new film , has praised the safety measures taken amid strict compliance with COVID-19 health guidelines .
He told Variety : “ This has been a terrific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new set of challenges , we were able to work very effectively through new standards of film production .
`` I would urge my family of actors at SAG-AFTRA to take a page out of the British playbook ; we can responsibly get back to work .
`` I have nothing but high praise for everyone associated with this production , from the director Brad Watson to the costume , make-up and hair folks to the young people who are just getting started in this marvellous profession.
” The film , the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four weeks ago and also stars Caroline Quentin ( Dickensian ) , Steven Elder ( The King ) and Tara Fitzgerald ( Game of Thrones ) .
Emmy Award-winning actor Kelsey , 65 , shot to fame in the 80s as Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr Frasier Crane in the NBC series Cheers followed by its hugely successful spin-off Frasier which ran for 11 seasons and 21 years .
He is also the voice of Sideshow Bob The Simpsons and Stinky Pete in Toy Story 2 .

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She won a large fanbase as Rana Habeeb in Coronation Street and now actress Bhavna Limbachia has taken on a new role in a film with American TV and film icon Kelsley Grammer.
Actress Bhavna stars with Cheers and Frasier legend Kelsey in Miss Willoughby and the Haunted Bookshop.
The project, which follows history professor, detective and adventurer Elizabeth Willoughby, who investigates a series of hauntings at an antique bookshop, has just wrapped filming in York.
Speaking of her delight at working on the film following lockdown she shared a photo of herself and Kelsey who she described as a joy to work with.
"An absolute joy working with @mrkelseygrammer," said Bhavna.
"So grateful to have been working during these uncertain times.
"The film and TV industry are slowly getting back on their feet, lets hope the same will follow for theatre #covid19 #lockdown #film #tv #theatre."
"Yaaaas! Get it Bhav," cheered fellow former Corrie star Victoria Ekanoye who played Angie Appleton in the soap.
(Image: ITV)
"Yesssssssss babes," praised Catherine Tyldesley.
"Omg so cool!!! Well done," said another follower.
Bhavna, 36, played nurse Rana in Corrie from 2016 until last year when her character was tragically killed in the collapse of the Underworld factory on what was supposed to be her wedding day.
As she lay in the rubble she and fiancee Kate Connor managed to say their vows before Rana tragically passed away.
Bhavna said she was hoping to be a voice for the Asian LGBT community with the 'Kana' love story.
The nurse was in turmoil over her feelings for Kate despite being married to chef Zeedan Nazir when they fell for each other.
Rana was shunned by her family after they discovered she had been having an affair with best friend Kate.
(Image: ITV)
Before Corrie her first television role was playing the character Alia Khan in the BBC comedy series Citizen Khan.
Kelsey, who plays a retired US marine who raised the orphaned Willoughby and runs the family business in the new film, has praised the safety measures taken amid strict compliance with COVID-19 health guidelines.
He told Variety : “This has been a terrific experience.
"Although COVID presented a new set of challenges, we were able to work very effectively through new standards of film production.
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"I would urge my family of actors at SAG-AFTRA to take a page out of the British playbook; we can responsibly get back to work.
"I have nothing but high praise for everyone associated with this production, from the director Brad Watson to the costume, make-up and hair folks to the young people who are just getting started in this marvellous profession.”
The film, the first in a franchise series, began shooting four weeks ago and also stars Caroline Quentin (Dickensian), Steven Elder (The King) and Tara Fitzgerald (Game of Thrones).
Emmy Award-winning actor Kelsey, 65, shot to fame in the 80s as Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr Frasier Crane in the NBC series Cheers followed by its hugely successful spin-off Frasier which ran for 11 seasons and 21 years.
He is also the voice of Sideshow Bob The Simpsons and Stinky Pete in Toy Story 2.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Man Utd told how much Alex Sandro transfer would cost and more rumours

Manchester United have renewed their interest in Juventus full back Alex Sandro , according to reports in Italy .
The 29-year-old left-back is regularly linked with United , so it is more likely that the links have resurfaced rather than any actual interest from Old Trafford being reignited .
But Corriere dello Sport insist United are looking at Sandro this summer as competition for Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams , with the Brazilian offering Champions League experience that is somewhat lacking in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's squad .
The report ( via SportWitness ) says Juventus would be tempted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) for the defender , who has three years remaining on his contract .
United have also been linked with Sandro 's Juventus teammate Douglas Costa this week , but the priority remains Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund .
Meanwhile , it 's claimed that Diogo Dalot could face an exit from United this summer , having seen Aaron Wan-Bissaka cement his place as first-choice right back last season .
Dalot struggled for form between injury problems , and now O Jogo ( via SportWitness ) say Everton are considering a move for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 .
PSG are also named as having an interest in Dalot , along with some other 'important ' Ligue 1 sides .

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Manchester United have renewed their interest in Juventus full back Alex Sandro, according to reports in Italy.
The 29-year-old left-back is regularly linked with United, so it is more likely that the links have resurfaced rather than any actual interest from Old Trafford being reignited.
But Corriere dello Sport insist United are looking at Sandro this summer as competition for Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams, with the Brazilian offering Champions League experience that is somewhat lacking in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad.
The report (via SportWitness) says Juventus would be tempted to listen to offers over €40m (£36m) for the defender, who has three years remaining on his contract.
United have also been linked with Sandro's Juventus teammate Douglas Costa this week, but the priority remains Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund.
Meanwhile, it's claimed that Diogo Dalot could face an exit from United this summer, having seen Aaron Wan-Bissaka cement his place as first-choice right back last season.
Dalot struggled for form between injury problems, and now O Jogo (via SportWitness) say Everton are considering a move for the player who cost just under £20m in 2018.
PSG are also named as having an interest in Dalot, along with some other 'important' Ligue 1 sides.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Manchester warned to 'put the party on hold' as Covid infection rate teeters below red alert

Mancunians have been told their partying has to be put on hold as the city ’ s Covid infection rate rose almost to the government ’ s red alert threshold .
Latest figures show Manchester recording 49 cases per 100,000 , just below the 50 mark that would push it into the government ’ s riskiest category .
The city ’ s rate has more than tripled in a month .
Its leaders have now warned that house parties - which are believed to partly be behind the rise - and other inside gatherings must stop , or else Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , the party is on hold , ” said Coun Bev Craig , executive member for adult health and wellbeing .
“ We ’ ve all had to give up things we enjoy , things we love and things that make us happy .
“ We still need to keep up with a lot of that sacrifice over the next few months to keep our numbers down and make sure we don ’ t have to sacrifice them in the long run .
“ We don ’ t want to go back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers have been climbing steadily over the past month and the city has been marked ‘ amber ’ on the government ’ s watchlist for several weeks .
Since new Greater Manchester-wide restrictions were imposed by the health secretary at the end of July , its numbers have kept rising .
The council believes that is being driven by younger people , in particular those aged 20-30 .
Leaders are also worried about the impact of the forthcoming bank holiday weekend .
Their warning comes after police were pelted with missiles when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Gorton at the weekend , as well as dealing with many other gatherings .
Coun Craig said the advice remained the same - and warned the virus is primarily spreading from household to household .
“ Simple steps , like not having people round your house , not having house parties and gatherings to not meeting indoors are things we just need to keep going with for a bit longer , ” she said .
“ We need to be cautious in bars and restaurants but we also need to be cautious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s great Manchester people have been getting back to getting active , and particularly as organised sports sessions start to resume , but we just need to be sure we are following the rules , washing our hands , social distancing and keeping ourselves and our families safe.
” At this afternoon ’ s Greater Manchester press conference leaders called for an extension to existing measures in nine out of ten boroughs , with Wigan the only exception due to low rates .
They were also insistent that Oldham should not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high case numbers , with the town hall there believing targeted action is beginning to work .
But Manchester 's leader Sir Richard Leese warned the city ’ s own numbers were probably going to get worse before they get better .
A decision on Oldham ’ s lockdown is expected from government tomorrow but in the city next-door , senior figures are conscious their area could yet also be put at risk of the same draconian measure .
Infection rates at neighbourhood level in the city continue to look fairly evenly spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Moss Side , Levenshulme , Burnage , Longsight , Gorton , Beswick , Openshaw and the city centre .
The council has requested several new testing stations from government , which will be placed around the city , including to prepare for the return of students in the coming weeks .
Sir Richard admitted the council was concerned about the situation , but said it was carrying out targeted door knocking , contact tracing and messaging , including to specific groups of people via community leaders .
“ We ’ ve asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stations as well as use of the mobile testing stations , because it ’ s always been the case that test , trace contain - particularly the backwards tracing - is a key element of how we maintain an element of control , ” he said .
“ So of course we continue to be concerned that we ’ re in the amber category , never mind that we ’ re moving towards red .
“ But we have a very clear action plan , ten-point action plan .
It ’ s been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were inspecting us last week , about the robustness of that .
“ But it is likely to take probably two to three weeks before we start to see the impact of that .
”

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Mancunians have been told their partying has to be put on hold as the city’s Covid infection rate rose almost to the government’s red alert threshold.
Latest figures show Manchester recording 49 cases per 100,000, just below the 50 mark that would push it into the government’s riskiest category.
The city’s rate has more than tripled in a month.
Its leaders have now warned that house parties - which are believed to partly be behind the rise - and other inside gatherings must stop, or else Manchester will face full lockdown.
“For now, the party is on hold,” said Coun Bev Craig, executive member for adult health and wellbeing.
“We’ve all had to give up things we enjoy, things we love and things that make us happy.
“We still need to keep up with a lot of that sacrifice over the next few months to keep our numbers down and make sure we don’t have to sacrifice them in the long run.
“We don’t want to go back into full lockdown.”
(Image: Getty Images)
Manchester’s numbers have been climbing steadily over the past month and the city has been marked ‘amber’ on the government’s watchlist for several weeks.
Since new Greater Manchester-wide restrictions were imposed by the health secretary at the end of July, its numbers have kept rising.
The council believes that is being driven by younger people, in particular those aged 20-30.
Leaders are also worried about the impact of the forthcoming bank holiday weekend.
Their warning comes after police were pelted with missiles when they tried to close down a house party in Gorton at the weekend, as well as dealing with many other gatherings.
Coun Craig said the advice remained the same - and warned the virus is primarily spreading from household to household.
“Simple steps, like not having people round your house, not having house parties and gatherings to not meeting indoors are things we just need to keep going with for a bit longer,” she said.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“We need to be cautious in bars and restaurants but we also need to be cautious in other social spaces too. It’s great Manchester people have been getting back to getting active, and particularly as organised sports sessions start to resume, but we just need to be sure we are following the rules, washing our hands, social distancing and keeping ourselves and our families safe.”
At this afternoon’s Greater Manchester press conference leaders called for an extension to existing measures in nine out of ten boroughs, with Wigan the only exception due to low rates.
They were also insistent that Oldham should not be fully locked down to deal with its high case numbers, with the town hall there believing targeted action is beginning to work.
But Manchester's leader Sir Richard Leese warned the city’s own numbers were probably going to get worse before they get better.
A decision on Oldham’s lockdown is expected from government tomorrow but in the city next-door, senior figures are conscious their area could yet also be put at risk of the same draconian measure.
(Image: https://www.arcgis.com/)
Infection rates at neighbourhood level in the city continue to look fairly evenly spread, with the higher numbers in Ardwick, Moss Side, Levenshulme, Burnage, Longsight, Gorton, Beswick, Openshaw and the city centre.
The council has requested several new testing stations from government, which will be placed around the city, including to prepare for the return of students in the coming weeks.
Sir Richard admitted the council was concerned about the situation, but said it was carrying out targeted door knocking, contact tracing and messaging, including to specific groups of people via community leaders.
“We’ve asked government for a number of fixed testing stations as well as use of the mobile testing stations, because it’s always been the case that test, trace contain - particularly the backwards tracing - is a key element of how we maintain an element of control,” he said.
“So of course we continue to be concerned that we’re in the amber category, never mind that we’re moving towards red.
“But we have a very clear action plan, ten-point action plan. It’s been checked with the Cabinet Office, who were inspecting us last week, about the robustness of that.
“But it is likely to take probably two to three weeks before we start to see the impact of that.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-19--Man City confirm loan signing for 2020/21 season

Scott Carson has signed for Manchester City on loan for another season , the club have confirmed .
Carson , @ @ @ @ @ season on loan from Derby County , acting as the third choice keeper to allow @ @ @ @ @ loan .
The former England international did not make an appearance , but did feature @ @ @ @ @ on a 17 occasions while Ederson or Claudio Bravo were unavailable .
Now , Carson @ @ @ @ @ loan at the Etihad , filling an important homegrown spot in City 's Premier League @ @ @ @ @ Derby expires next summer .
Claudio Bravo has left the club , with loanee Zack @ @ @ @ @ his spell at Fortuna Dusseldorf to act as number two .
Announcing the signing , @ @ @ @ @ 34-year-old has spent the past 12 months providing valuable back-up to Ederson and the now-departed @ @ @ @ @ team goalkeeping department .
`` Everyone at Manchester City wishes Scott the best of luck @ @ @ @ @ at the Club . ''

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Scott Carson has signed for Manchester City on loan for another season, the club have confirmed.
Carson, 34, spent the 2019/20 season on loan from Derby County, acting as the third choice keeper to allow Aro Muric to depart on loan.
The former England international did not make an appearance, but did feature on the first team bench on a 17 occasions while Ederson or Claudio Bravo were unavailable.
Now, Carson will spend another year on loan at the Etihad, filling an important homegrown spot in City's Premier League squad. His contract at Derby expires next summer.
Claudio Bravo has left the club, with loanee Zack Steffen set to return from his spell at Fortuna Dusseldorf to act as number two.
Announcing the signing, City said: "The 34-year-old has spent the past 12 months providing valuable back-up to Ederson and the now-departed Claudio Bravo in the first team goalkeeping department.
"Everyone at Manchester City wishes Scott the best of luck throughout the next 12 months at the Club."