themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--Ant and Dec have arrived at Gwrych Castle for I'm A Celebrity

Viewers are even more excited now that show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have arrived at Gwrych Castle ahead of I 'm A Celebrity .
The 20th series of the hit ITV reality show , with celebs including Coronation Street legend Bev Callard , All Star Family Fortunes host Vernon Kay , ex-EastEnders actor Shane Richie and Olympic long-distance runner Mo Farah , kicks off in the castle on Sunday night , and Ant and Dec are clearly excited .
`` We ’ re heeerrrreee !
Kings of the castle or a pair of dirty rascals ? ''
the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update about their arrival , and they shared a snap of themselves wearing face masks in front of the 19th century grade one listed building .
Helicopters have been spotted by locals near the new north Wales home of I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
as preparations for the new series of the show are undeway .
Ant and Dec are presenting the 20th series from Gwrych Castle , which overlooks the coastal town of Abergele.rather than their usual base in the Gold Coast , Australia .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jungle ? ''
asked one fan .
`` Bring it on , '' cheered one viewer .
`` Eeeekkkkkk so excited can ’ t wait for Sunday , '' another told them .
`` Might need some more layers , '' commented another fan , pointing out that they might be feeling the cold this year .
`` Welcome to Abergele , '' one excited local said in a message of greeting .
The contestants have been isolating separately in properties across north Wales .
Vernon , from Bolton , has revealed he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anglesey with a gym as well as an Xbox console to keep him entertained .
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Viewers are even more excited now that show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have arrived at Gwrych Castle ahead of I'm A Celebrity.
The 20th series of the hit ITV reality show, with celebs including Coronation Street legend Bev Callard, All Star Family Fortunes host Vernon Kay, ex-EastEnders actor Shane Richie and Olympic long-distance runner Mo Farah, kicks off in the castle on Sunday night, and Ant and Dec are clearly excited.
"We’re heeerrrreee! Kings of the castle or a pair of dirty rascals?" the pair told their fans in an Instagram update about their arrival, and they shared a snap of themselves wearing face masks in front of the 19th century grade one listed building.
Helicopters have been spotted by locals near the new north Wales home of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! as preparations for the new series of the show are undeway.
Ant and Dec are presenting the 20th series from Gwrych Castle, which overlooks the coastal town of Abergele.rather than their usual base in the Gold Coast, Australia.
(Image: ITV)
"How does the castle compare to the jungle?" asked one fan.
"Bring it on," cheered one viewer.
"Arghhh omggg so exciting," gasped another.
"Eeeekkkkkk so excited can’t wait for Sunday," another told them.
"Might need some more layers," commented another fan, pointing out that they might be feeling the cold this year.
"Welcome to Abergele," one excited local said in a message of greeting.
The contestants have been isolating separately in properties across north Wales.
Vernon, from Bolton, has revealed he's staying in a farmhouse hideaway in Anglesey with a gym as well as an Xbox console to keep him entertained.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--Corrie viewers asked to donate £1 to help charity working on Oliver's story

The story of three-year-old Oliver Battersby has moved Coronation Street fans to tears as his parents fight in court to stop his life support from being switched off .
The heartbreaking storyline about Oliver , who has a life-limiting mitochondrial disease for which there is currently no cure , reaches a climax this week with an hour-long episode on Friday .
Corrie has shone a spotlight on the condition , while sadly the debilitating diseases affects hundreds of real-life families , and fans are being urged to donate just £1 to help The Lily Foundation which has worked with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Curtis , who set up The Lily Foundation after losing her daughter Lily to a mitochondrial disease when she was eight-months-old , said : `` If everyone who watched Coronation Street donated just £1 we would raise £6million - that would make a life changing difference ! ''
Oliver , the son of Leanne Battersby and Steve McDonald , was diagnosed back in May after suffering from seizures .
The Lily Foundation 's role has been to ensure that the scripts are realistic and reflect real life stories of families affected by 'mito @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families and is working towards a future where mitochondrial diseases can be treated or cured , is running a campaign 'Mito is not just on Coronation Street , Mito is on my street - just £1 will change lives ' - to highlight that what is happening on-screen is happening for real .
Liz explained : `` It is a horrible condition , for which there is no treatment and no cure .
`` We need donations to fund vital research , respite breaks , to support our families facing this terrible disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of community for what can be an incredibly lonely journey .
`` These are particularly hard times for charities and this storyline could be a life line for us ! ''
Mitochondrial disease is the term given to a group of medical disorders caused by mutations in mitochondria , the tiny organelles present in nearly every cell in our bodies which generate about 90 per cent of the energy we need to live .
Cells can not function properly without healthy mitochondria , so when they fail the consequences can be serious and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple ways , depending on which cells are affected .
This can make the condition hard to diagnose , as symptoms often resemble those of other serious illnesses .
A person with a mitochondrial disease may suffer from seizures , fatigue , vision and hearing loss , cognitive disabilities , respiratory problems or poor growth .
Any of the body 's organs and systems can be affected including the brain , heart , lungs , gut , liver and skin .
If you are affected or are living with someone who has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease and the support available visit thelilyfoundation.org.uk and to make a donation click here .
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The story of three-year-old Oliver Battersby has moved Coronation Street fans to tears as his parents fight in court to stop his life support from being switched off.
The heartbreaking storyline about Oliver, who has a life-limiting mitochondrial disease for which there is currently no cure, reaches a climax this week with an hour-long episode on Friday.
Corrie has shone a spotlight on the condition, while sadly the debilitating diseases affects hundreds of real-life families, and fans are being urged to donate just £1 to help The Lily Foundation which has worked with the soap on the story.
(Image: ITV)
Founder Liz Curtis, who set up The Lily Foundation after losing her daughter Lily to a mitochondrial disease when she was eight-months-old, said: "If everyone who watched Coronation Street donated just £1 we would raise £6million - that would make a life changing difference!"
Oliver, the son of Leanne Battersby and Steve McDonald, was diagnosed back in May after suffering from seizures.
The Lily Foundation's role has been to ensure that the scripts are realistic and reflect real life stories of families affected by 'mito.'
The charity, which supports families and is working towards a future where mitochondrial diseases can be treated or cured, is running a campaign 'Mito is not just on Coronation Street, Mito is on my street - just £1 will change lives' - to highlight that what is happening on-screen is happening for real.
Liz explained: "It is a horrible condition, for which there is no treatment and no cure.
"We need donations to fund vital research, respite breaks, to support our families facing this terrible disease and to give hope and a sense of community for what can be an incredibly lonely journey.
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"These are particularly hard times for charities and this storyline could be a life line for us!"
Mitochondrial disease is the term given to a group of medical disorders caused by mutations in mitochondria, the tiny organelles present in nearly every cell in our bodies which generate about 90 per cent of the energy we need to live.
Cells cannot function properly without healthy mitochondria, so when they fail the consequences can be serious and wide-ranging.
Mitochondrial diseases affect people in multiple ways, depending on which cells are affected.
This can make the condition hard to diagnose, as symptoms often resemble those of other serious illnesses.
A person with a mitochondrial disease may suffer from seizures, fatigue, vision and hearing loss, cognitive disabilities, respiratory problems or poor growth. Any of the body's organs and systems can be affected including the brain, heart, lungs, gut, liver and skin.
If you are affected or are living with someone who has a mitochondrial disease, for information about the disease and the support available visit thelilyfoundation.org.uk and to make a donation click here.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--Zidane 'prefers' Man United's  Pogba to Camavinga and more transfer rumours

Real Madrid are once again plotting a move for Manchester United star Paul Pogba and prefer him to wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga , according to reports .
Pogba has long been linked with a move to Madrid and fuelled speculation in the previous transfer window by saying it was his 'dream ' to play in the Spanish capital .
Despite the endless speculation , a move has never materialised and United have recently taken the option to add an extra year on to Pogba 's contract , extending it until 2022 .
Madrid have been looking to bolster their midfield and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beek to United this summer have been heavily linked with Rennes ' teenage sensation Camavinga .
However , according to AS , manager Zinedine Zidane would still prefer a move for Pogba and Los Blancos believe that he could be available for a lower price of £60million with his contract only having a year-and-a-half remaining - which could be cheaper than Camavinga .
It 's added that the fact Pogba is such a marketable player in places like the US and Asia also play in his favour and that they may make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the 17-year-old .
Meanwhile , United and Arsenal have both been touted for a move for midfielder Nicolo Barella .
Inter Milan ’ s 23-year-old playmaker is attracting interest , according to Inter News , with Arsenal reportedly viewing him as an alternative to Lyon ’ s Houssem Aouar .
M.E.N .
Sport does not currently understand Barella to be a target , with midfield not being a current priority following the summer signing of Van de Beek .

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Real Madrid are once again plotting a move for Manchester United star Paul Pogba and prefer him to wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga, according to reports.
Pogba has long been linked with a move to Madrid and fuelled speculation in the previous transfer window by saying it was his 'dream' to play in the Spanish capital.
Despite the endless speculation, a move has never materialised and United have recently taken the option to add an extra year on to Pogba's contract, extending it until 2022.
Madrid have been looking to bolster their midfield and after losing out on Donny van de Beek to United this summer have been heavily linked with Rennes' teenage sensation Camavinga.
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However, according to AS, manager Zinedine Zidane would still prefer a move for Pogba and Los Blancos believe that he could be available for a lower price of £60million with his contract only having a year-and-a-half remaining - which could be cheaper than Camavinga.
It's added that the fact Pogba is such a marketable player in places like the US and Asia also play in his favour and that they may make a move for him in the summer rather than the 17-year-old.
Meanwhile, United and Arsenal have both been touted for a move for midfielder Nicolo Barella.
Inter Milan’s 23-year-old playmaker is attracting interest, according to Inter News, with Arsenal reportedly viewing him as an alternative to Lyon’s Houssem Aouar.
M.E.N. Sport does not currently understand Barella to be a target, with midfield not being a current priority following the summer signing of Van de Beek.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--Nigella 'traumatises' fans by making a banana skin curry

Fans were delighted to see TV cook Nigella Lawson back on their TV screens this week , but they were left reeling from one of her curry recipes .
While many were wowed by Nigella 's creativity on Cook , Eat , Repeat on BBC2 , others could n't quite stomach the idea of a banana skin curry .
Nigella 's show had a lockdown vibe , as the 60-year-old taught viewers how to use humble foods and scraps and transform them into more glamorous dishes .
She advised fans to cover the peel of ripe or overripe bananas in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and leave the water to cool .
`` Once they 're cooked they do look like aubergine skin , '' she advised , adding that people have assumed even after eating her curry that they 'd had the vegetable .
Viewers took to Twitter to express their amazement and Nigella herself tweeted afterwards to say she hoped she had n't left people too traumatised by the recipe .
`` Thank you everyone for your lovely comments , '' she said .
`` I will reply to as many as possible tomorrow .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 ) I hope I didn ’ t traumatise you too much with the banana skins ( I promise you the curry is divine ) and 2 ) I ’ m very grateful for your all-round gorgeousness xx '' '' Nigella has soaked a banana skin in boiling water and told us she ’ ll 'explain later . '
`` Legit the best cliffhanger since Line of Duty , tweeted one fan .
And fans definitely were n't sure about the recipe .
`` I genuinely feel a bit sick at this banana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided one .
`` Now I 'm a fan of Nigella but I have to say I 'm still reeling from the banana skin curry , '' tweeted another .
`` All wrong .
She should have stopped at the paste and said add what you like !
! ''
`` A lot of things have made me go wtf in 2020 but nothing ’ s come close to Nigella pouring kettle water over two brown banana skins , '' said another viewer .
But others decided to give it a go .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a banana at breakfast this morning and I ’ m tempted !
Do the bananas have to be very ripe ? ''
said one .
And she tweeted back : `` I ’ ve only ever made this with the skins of either ripe or overripe bananas . ''
Nigella also caused jaws to drop with another curry made with fish fingers .
`` Fish fingers as you 've never eaten them before and I 'm saying this as someone who adores a fish finger sandwich , '' she explained , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late grandfather used to make an amazing fish finger curry when he lived alone and worked in Surrey during late 80 ’ s and 90s , '' tweeted one viewer .
`` The fish finger curry is a total hit with me .
I ’ ll be making that this weekend .
Great job .
Thank you , '' said another .
`` People used to mock me when I made fish finger curry at uni .
Now Nigella Lawson ’ s doing it , '' commented another fan .
`` It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ familiar dressing gown .
The comfort TV I need right now .
Lovely to have you back , '' said another about the show .

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Fans were delighted to see TV cook Nigella Lawson back on their TV screens this week, but they were left reeling from one of her curry recipes.
While many were wowed by Nigella's creativity on Cook, Eat, Repeat on BBC2, others couldn't quite stomach the idea of a banana skin curry.
Nigella's show had a lockdown vibe, as the 60-year-old taught viewers how to use humble foods and scraps and transform them into more glamorous dishes.
She advised fans to cover the peel of ripe or overripe bananas in boiling water, add turmeric and salt and leave the water to cool.
(Image: BBC)
"Once they're cooked they do look like aubergine skin," she advised, adding that people have assumed even after eating her curry that they'd had the vegetable.
Viewers took to Twitter to express their amazement and Nigella herself tweeted afterwards to say she hoped she hadn't left people too traumatised by the recipe.
"Thank you everyone for your lovely comments," she said.
(Image: ITV)
"I will reply to as many as possible tomorrow.
"For now, let me just say 1) I hope I didn’t traumatise you too much with the banana skins (I promise you the curry is divine) and 2) I’m very grateful for your all-round gorgeousness xx"
"Nigella has soaked a banana skin in boiling water and told us she’ll 'explain later.'
"Legit the best cliffhanger since Line of Duty, tweeted one fan.
(Image: BBC)
And fans definitely weren't sure about the recipe.
"I genuinely feel a bit sick at this banana peel curry recipe on Nigella," decided one.
"Now I'm a fan of Nigella but I have to say I'm still reeling from the banana skin curry," tweeted another. "All wrong. She should have stopped at the paste and said add what you like!!"
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"A lot of things have made me go wtf in 2020 but nothing’s come close to Nigella pouring kettle water over two brown banana skins," said another viewer.
But others decided to give it a go.
"I dunno Nigella, I peeled a banana at breakfast this morning and I’m tempted! Do the bananas have to be very ripe?" said one.
And she tweeted back: "I’ve only ever made this with the skins of either ripe or overripe bananas."
Nigella also caused jaws to drop with another curry made with fish fingers.
"Fish fingers as you've never eaten them before and I'm saying this as someone who adores a fish finger sandwich," she explained, and it sparked nostalgia for some.
"My late grandfather used to make an amazing fish finger curry when he lived alone and worked in Surrey during late 80’s and 90s," tweeted one viewer.
"The fish finger curry is a total hit with me. I’ll be making that this weekend. Great job. Thank you," said another.
"People used to mock me when I made fish finger curry at uni. Now Nigella Lawson’s doing it," commented another fan.
"It was like slipping on a warm clean but familiar dressing gown. The comfort TV I need right now. Lovely to have you back," said another about the show.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--Man taken to hospital after crash in Bolton as police seal off road

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash in Bolton .
Police were called to Moorside Avenue , in Heaton , shortly before 5.20pm this evening ( Tuesday , November 10 ) .
One eyewitness reported seeing a group of people shouting and 'waving an axe around ' before a man was hit by a car .
GMP say they were called to the street after receiving reports of a crash .
Officers confirmed that a man had been taken to hospital .
The extent of his injuries are not yet known .
Following the incident , police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the junction with Woodstock Drive as part of their investigations .
An eyewitness at the scene reported seeing a number of police vehicles parked up nearby .
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said : `` Shortly before 5.20pm , emergency services responded to reports of a road traffic collision on Moorside Avenue , in Bolton .
`` Emergency services are still at the scene .
`` One male adult was taken to hospital .
His injuries are not known . ''
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A man has been taken to hospital after a crash in Bolton.
Police were called to Moorside Avenue, in Heaton, shortly before 5.20pm this evening (Tuesday, November 10).
One eyewitness reported seeing a group of people shouting and 'waving an axe around' before a man was hit by a car.
GMP say they were called to the street after receiving reports of a crash.
Officers confirmed that a man had been taken to hospital.
The extent of his injuries are not yet known.
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Following the incident, police sealed off a stretch of road close to the junction with Woodstock Drive as part of their investigations.
An eyewitness at the scene reported seeing a number of police vehicles parked up nearby.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Shortly before 5.20pm, emergency services responded to reports of a road traffic collision on Moorside Avenue, in Bolton.
"Emergency services are still at the scene.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish facts.
"One male adult was taken to hospital. His injuries are not known."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--68 schools hit by Covid cases since start of October half term

Almost 70 schools have now reported having positive Covid cases since the beginning of the half term break .
Bubbles are being sent home from schools to isolate on a daily basis following positive tests among classmates , staff or both .
In the first half of the autumn term the number of schools affected by the virus reached more than 580 .
Now we 're collating figures of cases confirmed since the start of the October half term break .
With councils not issuing the information to us , we are largely reliant on parents keeping us informed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be much higher .
Today 's list includes high schools affected by a number of cases since the beginning of half term .
At The Kingsway School in Cheadle , cases were confirmed in Years 7 and 9 over half term , with further cases in Years 8 and 9 since pupils returned from the holidays .
Cheadle Hulme School has also been affected , with cases confirmed in Years 6 , 7 and 12 over half term and Year 10 affected since .
Other secondaries impacted include St Paul 's Catholic High @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Years 8 and 9 , Co-op Academy Manchester , where a number of Year 7s are isolating and St Matthew 's RC High in Moston , where a Year 11 has tested positive .
A number of primaries have also sent bubbles home , including Irlam Primary in Salford , where Year 2 has been affected , St Luke 's CE Primary , also Salford , which has had cases in the Year 1/2 and Year 3/4 bubbles , and Elm Wood Primary in Middleton , where there 's been a confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Years 2 , 5 and 6 affected and at St Mary 's CE Primary in Moston , Nursery , Reception and Year 1 are isolating after a confirmed case .
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
Let us know in the comments here or email the details to emma.gill @ reachplc.com .
• St Luke 's CE Primary , Weaste , Salford - ( Cases confirmed in the Year 1/2 and Year 3/4 bubbles ) • The Kingsway , Cheadle - ( cases in Years 7 and 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Years 8 and 9 since ) • Cheadle Hulme School , Cheadle - ( Cases confirmed in Years 6 , 7 and 12 over half term and Year 10 affected since ) The full list of schools with confirmed cases since schools broke up for October half term : • Birchfields Primary , Fallowfield - ( Reception isolating for a second time , plus another confirmed case in Year 2 ) • Bolton St Catherine 's Academy , Bolton - ( Case confirmed in Year 9 and staff member in secondary/sixth form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ High , Horwich , Bolton - ( Cases confirmed in Years 8 , 9 , 10 and 11 - whole of Years 9 and 10 isolating ) • Newman RC College , Oldham - ( Number of staff affected , year groups doing a four-day week in school and one day at home ) • Romiley Primary , Stockport - ( Two confirmed cases in Year 1 , minor staff changes to cover for absence ) • Altrincham CE Primary , Altrincham , Trafford - ( Three pupils and nine staff members positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) • Dowson Primary Academy , Hyde , Tameside - ( Two further staff members positive , close contacts isolating , no bubbles closed ) Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
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Almost 70 schools have now reported having positive Covid cases since the beginning of the half term break.
Bubbles are being sent home from schools to isolate on a daily basis following positive tests among classmates, staff or both.
In the first half of the autumn term the number of schools affected by the virus reached more than 580. Now we're collating figures of cases confirmed since the start of the October half term break.
With councils not issuing the information to us, we are largely reliant on parents keeping us informed, so the true figure is expected to be much higher.
Today's list includes high schools affected by a number of cases since the beginning of half term.
At The Kingsway School in Cheadle, cases were confirmed in Years 7 and 9 over half term, with further cases in Years 8 and 9 since pupils returned from the holidays.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Cheadle Hulme School has also been affected, with cases confirmed in Years 6, 7 and 12 over half term and Year 10 affected since.
Other secondaries impacted include St Paul's Catholic High in Wythenshawe, which has had cases in Years 8 and 9, Co-op Academy Manchester, where a number of Year 7s are isolating and St Matthew's RC High in Moston, where a Year 11 has tested positive.
A number of primaries have also sent bubbles home, including Irlam Primary in Salford, where Year 2 has been affected, St Luke's CE Primary, also Salford, which has had cases in the Year 1/2 and Year 3/4 bubbles, and Elm Wood Primary in Middleton, where there's been a confirmed case.
Oasis Academy Harpur Mount has Years 2, 5 and 6 affected and at St Mary's CE Primary in Moston, Nursery, Reception and Year 1 are isolating after a confirmed case.
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments here or email the details to emma.gill@reachplc.com.
Today's list includes:
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary, Wythenshawe - (Year 4)
Oasis Academy Harpur Mount, Manchester - (Years 2, 5 and 6)
St Mary's CE Primary, Moston - (Nursery, Reception and Year 1 isolating)
St Paul's Catholic High, Wythenshawe - (Cases in Years 8 and 9)
Co-op Academy Manchester - (Case confirmed, number of Year 7s isolating)
St Matthew's RC High, Moston - (Case confirmed in Year 11)
Briscoe Lane Academy, Manchester - (Staff member confirmed case)
St Luke's CE Primary, Weaste, Salford - (Cases confirmed in the Year 1/2 and Year 3/4 bubbles)
Irlam Primary, Salford - (Year 2)
East Crompton St James CE Primary, Shaw, Oldham - (Reception)
The Blue Coat School, Oldham - (Case confirmed in Year 13, bubbles isolating)
The Kingsway, Cheadle - (cases in Years 7 and 9 confirmed over half term, further cases in Years 8 and 9 since)
Cheadle Hulme School, Cheadle - (Cases confirmed in Years 6, 7 and 12 over half term and Year 10 affected since)
St Antony's RC School, Urmston - (Case confirmed in Year 9)
Sandbrook Primary, Rochdale - (Year 6 bubble)
Newhouse Academy, Heywood - (Case confirmed in Year 10, close contacts isolating)
Elm Wood Primary, Middleton - (Case confirmed)
Tottington High, Bury - (Case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
Woodfield Primary, Wigan - (Reception teacher positive at half term, no children isolating)
St Peter's Catholic High, Wigan - (Case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
Golborne High, Wigan - (Case confirmed in Year 10, close contacts isolating)
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The full list of schools with confirmed cases since schools broke up for October half term:
Manchester
Birchfields Primary, Fallowfield - (Reception isolating for a second time, plus another confirmed case in Year 2)
Varna Community Primary, Openshaw - (Case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
St James' CE Primary, Gorton - (Cases confirmed, Years 1 and 5 isolating)
King David High, Manchester - (Cases confirmed)
King David Primary, Manchester - (Case confirmed in Nursery)
The Divine Mercy RC Primary, Manchester - (Year 2)
Bowker Vale Primary, Crumpsall - (Cases confirmed in Nursery, Year 3 and 4)
Webster Primary, Hulme - (Confirmed case)
Ashbury Meadow Primary, Beswick - (Staff member confirmed, small number of children isolating)
Sandilands Primary, Manchester - (Year 3/4 isolated, class 6J and Reception and Year 1 bubble isolating, staff member positive)
Salford
Buile Hill Academy, Salford - (Confirmed cases in Year 11)
Ellenbrook Primary, Walkden, Salford - (A Year 1 class isolating)
Mesne Lea Primary, Walkden, Salford - (Year 1)
Bolton
Bolton St Catherine's Academy, Bolton - (Case confirmed in Year 9 and staff member in secondary/sixth form positive)
St Joseph's RC High, Horwich, Bolton - (Cases confirmed in Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 - whole of Years 9 and 10 isolating)
Oldham
Newman RC College, Oldham - (Number of staff affected, year groups doing a four-day week in school and one day at home)
North Chadderton School, Oldham - (Cases confirmed in Years 9 to 13)
St Hilda's CE Primary, Oldham - (Year 3)
Stockport
Romiley Primary, Stockport - (Two confirmed cases in Year 1, minor staff changes to cover for absence)
Fairway Primary, Stockport - (Nursery and Reception isolated over half term)
Stockport Academy, Stockport - (Year 8)
Vale View Primary, Stockport - (Year 3 bubble)
Trafford
Firs Primary, Sale, Trafford - (Reception isolating)
Altrincham CE Primary, Altrincham, Trafford - (Three pupils and nine staff members positive, number of staff and pupils isolating)
Kings Road Primary, Stretford, Trafford - (Two cases confirmed)
Acre Hall Primary, Trafford - (Year 5 class)
Rochdale
St Edward's CE Primary, Rochdale - (Case confirmed Year 6)
St John Fisher RC Primary, Middleton - (Year 1)
Bury
BWJPS, Bury - (Nursery and Reception bubble isolating after positive case)
Woodhey High, Bury - (Cases confirmed, Years 9 and 10 home learning)
Park View Primary, Prestwich - (Confirmed cases among pupils and staff)
Philips High, Whitefield - (Cases confirmed in Years 8 and 9)
Wigan
St John Fisher Catholic High, Wigan - (Year 8 home learning amid shortage of staff)
Fred Longworth High, Tyldesley, Wigan - (Year 8)
Standish Community High, Wigan - (Year 10)
Bedford High, Wigan - (Year 9)
Lowton CE High, Wigan - (Years 8 and 9 isolating, Year 7 home learning amid staff shortage)
Shevington High, Wigan - (Year 8)
Byrchall High, Wigan - (Year 8)
Tameside
Stalyhill Junior School, Stalybridge, Tameside - (A Year 6 bubble isolating)
Mossley Hollins High, Ashton, Tameside - (Two cases confirmed)
Canon Burrows CE Primary, Ashton, Tameside - (Year 3)
Buckton Vale Primary, Stalybridge, Tameside - (Bubble closures)
Hurst Knoll St James' CE Primary, Ashton, Tameside - (Year 5 bubble closed)
Dowson Primary Academy, Hyde, Tameside - (Two further staff members positive, close contacts isolating, no bubbles closed)
West Hill School, Stalybridge, Tameside - (Number of confirmed cases)
Aldwyn Primary, Audenshaw, Tameside - (Two class bubbles isolating)
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@reachplc.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--UK records over 500 new Covid-19 deaths in last 24 hours - highest in six months

The UK has recorded it 's highest coronavirus death toll since May 12 according to the latest data from the government .
The most recent figures released on Tuesday evening have shown a further 532 people have died with the disease in the last 24 hour reporting period .
It is the highest figure reported in a single day since May 12 .
It brings the total number of deaths in hospital settings in Britain since the start of the pandemic to 49,770 .
Separate figures published by the UK ’ s statistics agencies for deaths when Covid-19 has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with additional data on deaths that have occurred in recent days , show there have now been 65,000 deaths involving coronavirus in the UK .
Meanwhile the Department of Health said that as of 9am on Wednesday a further 20,412 coronavirus tests came back positive , bringing the UK total to 1,233,775 .
In England , further 300 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England , bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 34,963 .
Patients were aged between 35 and 100 .
All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 99 , had known underlying health conditions .
The deaths were between September 28 and November 9 .
While separate Government figures show there were 13,617 Covid-19 patients in hospital in England on Sunday , up from 11,557 a week ago , while 1,268 were in ventilation beds as of Monday , up from 1,075 a week ago .
A total of 1,366 patients with confirmed Covid-19 were admitted to hospitals in England on Friday , the latest figure available , compared with 1,350 a week earlier .
In Wales , there have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Wales , bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 61,356 .
Public Health Wales reported another 22 deaths , taking the total in Wales since the start of the pandemic to 2,063 .
While Scotland has recorded 39 new coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours .
There have been 832 new cases of Covid-19 , down from 912 the previous day , according to the National Records of Scotland ( NRS ) statistics published on Tuesday .
Of the 10,499 new tests for Covid-19 that reported results , 9.5 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9.1 % the previous day .
It comes as new figures out earlier today showed the weekly death toll in England and wales had reached 1,000 in the first time since June , A total of 1,379 deaths registered in the week ending October 30 mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate , according to data from the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) .
The total is up from 978 deaths in the week to October 23 - up by 41 % on the previous week .

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The UK has recorded it's highest coronavirus death toll since May 12 according to the latest data from the government.
The most recent figures released on Tuesday evening have shown a further 532 people have died with the disease in the last 24 hour reporting period.
It is the highest figure reported in a single day since May 12.
It brings the total number of deaths in hospital settings in Britain since the start of the pandemic to 49,770.
Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies for deaths when Covid-19 has been mentioned on the death certificate, together with additional data on deaths that have occurred in recent days, show there have now been 65,000 deaths involving coronavirus in the UK.
Meanwhile the Department of Health said that as of 9am on Wednesday a further 20,412 coronavirus tests came back positive, bringing the UK total to 1,233,775.
In England, further 300 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths reported in hospitals to 34,963.
Patients were aged between 35 and 100. All except eight, aged between 66 and 99, had known underlying health conditions. The deaths were between September 28 and November 9.
While separate Government figures show there were 13,617 Covid-19 patients in hospital in England on Sunday, up from 11,557 a week ago, while 1,268 were in ventilation beds as of Monday, up from 1,075 a week ago.
A total of 1,366 patients with confirmed Covid-19 were admitted to hospitals in England on Friday, the latest figure available, compared with 1,350 a week earlier.
In Wales, there have been a further 444 cases of Covid-19 in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 61,356.
Public Health Wales reported another 22 deaths, taking the total in Wales since the start of the pandemic to 2,063.
While Scotland has recorded 39 new coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours.
There have been 832 new cases of Covid-19, down from 912 the previous day, according to the National Records of Scotland (NRS) statistics published on Tuesday.
Of the 10,499 new tests for Covid-19 that reported results, 9.5% of them were positive, up from 9.1% the previous day.
It comes as new figures out earlier today showed the weekly death toll in England and wales had reached 1,000 in the first time since June,
A total of 1,379 deaths registered in the week ending October 30 mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The total is up from 978 deaths in the week to October 23 - up by 41% on the previous week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--Alaba 'open to Premier League switch' amid Man City speculation

Bayern Munich star David Alaba has had a change of heart and is now open to a move to the Premier League , amid continued links with Manchester City , according to reports .
The versatile defender is now in the final year of his contract in Munich and negotiations for an extension have so far failed to yield any results .
It 's looking increasingly likely that the Austrian may leave the Allianz Arena for nothing at the end of the season , which is certain to spark a competitive race for his signature .
City were repeatedly linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to improve their back-line , but a move never materialised and Ruben Dias , alongside Nathan Ake , were signed instead .
While Alaba has recently converted to a brilliant centre-back , he made his name as one of the best left-backs in the world and also proved himself capable in midfield while playing under Pep Guardiola in Germany .
Left-back continues to be a troubled position for City , despite the impressive performances of natural right-back Joao Cancelo , as Benjamin Mendy and Aleks Zinchenko continue to struggle with injuries and for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest proposition for City , especially on a free , and according to 90min , he would now be interested in moving to England .
It 's reported that the 28-year-old was initially holding out for a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona , but has now changed his mind and would be willing to join a Premier League giant .
Liverpool are also said to be interested and , it 's been reported , they may try and sign him in January following the season-ending injury to Virgil van Dijk .
Elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria .
City have previously been linked with the combative defensive midfielder but , according to Sky Deutschland , Bayern have taken the lead in trying to attain his signature , though he is reportedly unlikely to leave in January .

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Bayern Munich star David Alaba has had a change of heart and is now open to a move to the Premier League, amid continued links with Manchester City, according to reports.
The versatile defender is now in the final year of his contract in Munich and negotiations for an extension have so far failed to yield any results.
It's looking increasingly likely that the Austrian may leave the Allianz Arena for nothing at the end of the season, which is certain to spark a competitive race for his signature.
City were repeatedly linked with Alaba last summer as they sought to improve their back-line, but a move never materialised and Ruben Dias, alongside Nathan Ake, were signed instead.
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While Alaba has recently converted to a brilliant centre-back, he made his name as one of the best left-backs in the world and also proved himself capable in midfield while playing under Pep Guardiola in Germany.
Left-back continues to be a troubled position for City, despite the impressive performances of natural right-back Joao Cancelo, as Benjamin Mendy and Aleks Zinchenko continue to struggle with injuries and for form.
It could make Alaba an interest proposition for City, especially on a free, and according to 90min, he would now be interested in moving to England.
It's reported that the 28-year-old was initially holding out for a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona, but has now changed his mind and would be willing to join a Premier League giant.
Liverpool are also said to be interested and, it's been reported, they may try and sign him in January following the season-ending injury to Virgil van Dijk.
Elsewhere, Bayern Munich have reportedly made contact with Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria.
City have previously been linked with the combative defensive midfielder but, according to Sky Deutschland, Bayern have taken the lead in trying to attain his signature, though he is reportedly unlikely to leave in January.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--PSG director makes Edinson Cavani admission after Man Utd move

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has admitted it might have been a mistake to allow Edinson Cavani to join Manchester United on a free transfer .
Cavani , 33 , joined United on deadline day of the summer transfer window after failing to agree a new contract with the French champions .
The Uruguayan spent seven years in the French capital , winning six Ligue 1 titles on his way to becoming the club 's top goalscorer .
Cavani was n't the only star to depart for nothing as club legend Thiago Silva also called time on his spell in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rivals Chelsea on a free .
Both Cavani and Silva opened their goalscoring accounts for their new clubs at the weekend and Leonardo believes PSG might have made in mistake in not trying harder to keep them at the Parc des Princes .
`` At one moment , we have to say “ what are we going to do ? ''
he told the club 's official media channels .
`` We spoke clearly with them .
It was a moment where we could not give them exactly what they wanted .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It was the moment to count on Marquinhos and Kimpembe .
`` The decisions were difficult to take .
Aside from that , we could have made a mistake . ''
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed his new forward to add to his goal tally following his goal against Everton at the weekend .
`` Hopefully , hopefully , '' he said when asked whether Cavani 's goal would be the first of many for his new club . ''
`` He 's getting better and better , sharper and sharper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game out .
He did well . ''

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Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has admitted it might have been a mistake to allow Edinson Cavani to join Manchester United on a free transfer.
Cavani, 33, joined United on deadline day of the summer transfer window after failing to agree a new contract with the French champions.
The Uruguayan spent seven years in the French capital, winning six Ligue 1 titles on his way to becoming the club's top goalscorer.
Cavani wasn't the only star to depart for nothing as club legend Thiago Silva also called time on his spell in France, joining United's Premier League rivals Chelsea on a free.
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Both Cavani and Silva opened their goalscoring accounts for their new clubs at the weekend and Leonardo believes PSG might have made in mistake in not trying harder to keep them at the Parc des Princes.
"At one moment, we have to say “what are we going to do?" he told the club's official media channels.
"We spoke clearly with them. It was a moment where we could not give them exactly what they wanted. It was a financial and generational problem.
"It was the moment to count on Marquinhos and Kimpembe.
"The decisions were difficult to take. Aside from that, we could have made a mistake."
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed his new forward to add to his goal tally following his goal against Everton at the weekend.
"Hopefully, hopefully," he said when asked whether Cavani's goal would be the first of many for his new club."
"He's getting better and better, sharper and sharper. Today was more about seeing the game out. He did well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--Doctor killed dad after giving him lethal overdose before 'basic' procedure

An experienced doctor has avoided an immediate jail term after killing a dad-of-four when he gave him a lethal overdose of local anaesthetic drugs before a routine hospital procedure .
Christopher Hales , 56 , collapsed and died at Wythenshawe Hospital in May 2017 after the `` catastrophic '' error by Shahid Khan , 63 , a cardio-thoracic surgeon of nearly 30 years .
Manchester Crown Court today heard Khan 's professional conduct `` fell so far below the standard to be expected of any doctor as to be criminal '' as he pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Khan , who is himself in poor health , straight to prison as she suspended his jail term .
Khan , from Ashton-under Lyne , is no longer employed by the hospital and is set to be struck off .
He was also made subject to a 10 month curfew as an `` alternative to immediate custody . ''
The hospital trust said `` a number of lessons have been learnt and improvements implemented '' since Mr Hales ' death .
Devoted family man Mr Hales , formerly a chef in the Merchant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taxi driver , developed smoking-related lung problems during his life which became more serious in 2017 , the court heard .
In January of that year he had been admitted to North Manchester General ( NMG ) with a collapsed right lung .
The problem resolved itself and he was discharged with a referral to Wythenshawe , the specialist chest and lung centre in Greater Manchester .
However he was soon admitted to NMG again , in April 2017 , with a collapsed left lung .
After an initial discharge the pain continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 2 before being transferred to Wythenshawe Hospital on May 12 .
On May 15 , 2017 , Mr Hales was offered several different treatment options by his consultant and he opted for bedside talc pleurodesis with his wife , Carmen , coming into the hospital to be at her husband 's side .
A talc pleurodesis is a procedure where talcum powder is introduced into the chest cavity between the outer layer of the cavity and lung surface to 'stick the lung to the chest wall ' , the court was told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'glue ' to seal to seal holes in the lung , reducing the risk of it collapsing again .
The prosecution said the procedure was `` a basic one that could be performed by any junior doctor '' , and that Mr Hales should have been able to go home after a short period of recouperation .
Mr Khan was asked to carry out the talc pleurodesis as he was the 'on-call ' registrar on that day .
However the court heard his `` preparation for and execution of the anaesthetic plan was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two agents , one faster acting and one that had a longer effect , both at their maximum dose .
Mr Khan received one of the drugs in a large bag marked for epidural use rather than in ampoules , as he had anticipated .
He has now admitted mixing the other drug into this , the court heard .
The prosecution said that as a result he lost control of the amount of the anaesthetics he was administering as they were of differing concentrations .
Timothy Cray QC , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kill his patient through giving him too much anaesthetic .
`` The risk of death from an overdose of anaesthetics is obvious .
`` Meeting that risk is regarded as a basic competence for any medical practitioner .
`` That background helps to explain why the mistakes made by Mr Khan went well beyond civil or professional misconduct and amount instead to the serious crime of manslaughter . ''
Mr Hales collapsed and went into cardiac arrest with attempts to resuscitate him unsuccessful .
The precise amounts of drugs administered is still unclear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had been `` unable to give a clear account of what you had done . ''
However , she said she believed this was the result of his shock and being `` utterly confused '' rather than deliberately misleading .
Mr Hales ' cause of death was recorded as neurological and cardiovascular toxicity of local anaesthetic agents .
A report by an independent expert concluded that Mr Khan 's standard of care fell `` seriously below '' that expected of a `` reasonably competent practitioner . ''
Mr Hales leaves behind his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 at the time of his death - and three adult children .
The judge , Mrs Justice Yip QC , told Khan : `` You were an experienced surgeon entrusted with carrying out a routine procedure on ( Mr Hales ) .
`` For reasons which are still not entirely clear , you made a catastrophic mistake and administered a toxic dose of anaesthetics which killed him .
`` That is what is sometimes described as a 'never event . '
It should not have happened .
`` There is no excuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you admit Mr Hales ’ death resulted from your gross negligence .
`` Put simply , your conduct that afternoon fell so far below the standard to be expected of any doctor as to be criminal .
`` This case involves a real tragedy for all concerned but centrally for Mr Hales ’ family .
`` Mr Hales was clearly a committed family man , taken far too soon .
`` The trauma experienced by Mrs Hales who was at her husband ’ s side when things went tragically wrong is hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the UK in 1988 and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1991 .
He has held surgical posts at UK hospitals since then , including teaching hospitals in London , before becoming a registrar in cardio-vascular surgery at Wythenshawe Hospital in 2006 , the court heard .
In 2014 he suffered a life threatening illness and spent four months in hospital .
He was off for just over two years , with the judge saying : `` Sadly , there is evidence that after your illness you may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were . ''
However there is no evidence Khan made other mistakes or previously put any patient at risk , and he had an `` unblemished '' record up until the time of the incident , the court was told .
Mrs Justice Yip said `` any case of gross negligence manslaughter will almost invariably require an immediate custodial sentence '' but that `` each case must turn on a detailed consideration of its facts . ''
Khan was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018 , and is also currently living away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elderly mother , the court was told .
The judge also said his age , ethnicity and pre-existing conditions meant he was an increased risk of Covid-19 and that `` the impact of a prison sentence is also likely to be heavier during the current emergency . ''
`` The balance at any time would be a fine one , '' she said , `` however , taking account of everything , I do find that the balance is tipped in favour of suspending the sentence . ''
Khan was handed a 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
He was also made subject to a 10 month curfew between the hours of 8pm and 8am which Justice Yip said would `` restrict your freedom and will serve as a reminder to you and others as to the seriousness with which your offending is viewed . ''
He was also ordered to pay prosecution costs of £32,319 .
In a statement issued following the hearing , Mr Hales ' wife Carmen said : `` My family and I are devastated by the events of May 15 , 2017 and Christopher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been an incredibly difficult three and a half years .
`` We are relieved that the criminal proceedings have now concluded and that Dr Khan has pleaded guilty to the charges put to him .
`` We ask that our privacy is respected at this time . ''
Ms Toli Onon , Joint Group Medical Director at the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust which runs Wythenshawe Hospital said : “ We wish again to offer our sincerest condolences to Mr Hales ’ family and we are deeply sorry for their loss .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 , the Trust launched a thorough internal investigation to examine the circumstances leading up to and following this tragic incident .
`` The Trust has completed a detailed action plan and a number of lessons have been learnt and improvements implemented .
`` The Trust investigation has been shared with the patient 's family and their solicitor .
“ Mr Khan was suspended immediately and is no longer employed at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust .
`` The Trust liaised closely with Greater Manchester Police throughout their investigation and the subsequent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reiterate our sincere apology previously provided to Mr Hales ’ family .
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to them .
”

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An experienced doctor has avoided an immediate jail term after killing a dad-of-four when he gave him a lethal overdose of local anaesthetic drugs before a routine hospital procedure.
Christopher Hales, 56, collapsed and died at Wythenshawe Hospital in May 2017 after the "catastrophic" error by Shahid Khan, 63, a cardio-thoracic surgeon of nearly 30 years.
Manchester Crown Court today heard Khan's professional conduct "fell so far below the standard to be expected of any doctor as to be criminal" as he pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter.
However a judge decided not to send Khan, who is himself in poor health, straight to prison as she suspended his jail term.
Khan, from Ashton-under Lyne, is no longer employed by the hospital and is set to be struck off. He was also made subject to a 10 month curfew as an "alternative to immediate custody."
The hospital trust said "a number of lessons have been learnt and improvements implemented" since Mr Hales' death.
Devoted family man Mr Hales, formerly a chef in the Merchant Navy, a local council worker and taxi driver, developed smoking-related lung problems during his life which became more serious in 2017, the court heard.
In January of that year he had been admitted to North Manchester General (NMG) with a collapsed right lung. The problem resolved itself and he was discharged with a referral to Wythenshawe, the specialist chest and lung centre in Greater Manchester.
(Image: Hales family)
However he was soon admitted to NMG again, in April 2017, with a collapsed left lung.
After an initial discharge the pain continued and he was re-admitted to NMG on May 2 before being transferred to Wythenshawe Hospital on May 12.
On May 15, 2017, Mr Hales was offered several different treatment options by his consultant and he opted for bedside talc pleurodesis with his wife, Carmen, coming into the hospital to be at her husband's side.
A talc pleurodesis is a procedure where talcum powder is introduced into the chest cavity between the outer layer of the cavity and lung surface to 'stick the lung to the chest wall', the court was told.
The talc also acts as a 'glue' to seal to seal holes in the lung, reducing the risk of it collapsing again.
The prosecution said the procedure was "a basic one that could be performed by any junior doctor", and that Mr Hales should have been able to go home after a short period of recouperation.
Mr Khan was asked to carry out the talc pleurodesis as he was the 'on-call' registrar on that day.
However the court heard his "preparation for and execution of the anaesthetic plan was disastrous."
He decided to administer two agents, one faster acting and one that had a longer effect, both at their maximum dose.
Mr Khan received one of the drugs in a large bag marked for epidural use rather than in ampoules, as he had anticipated. He has now admitted mixing the other drug into this, the court heard.
The prosecution said that as a result he lost control of the amount of the anaesthetics he was administering as they were of differing concentrations.
Timothy Cray QC, said: "Put simply, a surgeon should never kill his patient through giving him too much anaesthetic.
(Image: MEN Media)
"The risk of death from an overdose of anaesthetics is obvious.
"Meeting that risk is regarded as a basic competence for any medical practitioner.
"That background helps to explain why the mistakes made by Mr Khan went well beyond civil or professional misconduct and amount instead to the serious crime of manslaughter."
Mr Hales collapsed and went into cardiac arrest with attempts to resuscitate him unsuccessful.
The precise amounts of drugs administered is still unclear and the judge told Khan that afterwards he had been "unable to give a clear account of what you had done."
However, she said she believed this was the result of his shock and being "utterly confused" rather than deliberately misleading.
Mr Hales' cause of death was recorded as neurological and cardiovascular toxicity of local anaesthetic agents.
A report by an independent expert concluded that Mr Khan's standard of care fell "seriously below" that expected of a "reasonably competent practitioner."
Mr Hales leaves behind his wife, their daughter - who was 11 at the time of his death - and three adult children.
The judge, Mrs Justice Yip QC, told Khan: "You were an experienced surgeon entrusted with carrying out a routine procedure on (Mr Hales).
"For reasons which are still not entirely clear, you made a catastrophic mistake and administered a toxic dose of anaesthetics which killed him.
"That is what is sometimes described as a 'never event.' It should not have happened.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"There is no excuse for it.
"By your plea, you admit Mr Hales’ death resulted from your gross negligence.
"Put simply, your conduct that afternoon fell so far below the standard to be expected of any doctor as to be criminal.
"This case involves a real tragedy for all concerned but centrally for Mr Hales’ family.
"Mr Hales was clearly a committed family man, taken far too soon.
"The trauma experienced by Mrs Hales who was at her husband’s side when things went tragically wrong is hard to imagine."
Khan started working in the UK in 1988 and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1991.
He has held surgical posts at UK hospitals since then, including teaching hospitals in London, before becoming a registrar in cardio-vascular surgery at Wythenshawe Hospital in 2006, the court heard.
In 2014 he suffered a life threatening illness and spent four months in hospital.
He was off for just over two years, with the judge saying: "Sadly, there is evidence that after your illness you may not have been the doctor you once were."
However there is no evidence Khan made other mistakes or previously put any patient at risk, and he had an "unblemished" record up until the time of the incident, the court was told.
Mrs Justice Yip said "any case of gross negligence manslaughter will almost invariably require an immediate custodial sentence" but that " each case must turn on a detailed consideration of its facts."
Khan was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, and is also currently living away from his family to provide care for his elderly mother, the court was told.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
The judge also said his age, ethnicity and pre-existing conditions meant he was an increased risk of Covid-19 and that "the impact of a prison sentence is also likely to be heavier during the current emergency."
"The balance at any time would be a fine one," she said, "however, taking account of everything, I do find that the balance is tipped in favour of suspending the sentence."
Khan was handed a 20 month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
He was also made subject to a 10 month curfew between the hours of 8pm and 8am which Justice Yip said would "restrict your freedom and will serve as a reminder to you and others as to the seriousness with which your offending is viewed."
He was also ordered to pay prosecution costs of £32,319.
In a statement issued following the hearing, Mr Hales' wife Carmen said: "My family and I are devastated by the events of May 15, 2017 and Christopher’s untimely death.
"It has been an incredibly difficult three and a half years.
"We are relieved that the criminal proceedings have now concluded and that Dr Khan has pleaded guilty to the charges put to him.
"We ask that our privacy is respected at this time."
Ms Toli Onon, Joint Group Medical Director at the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust which runs Wythenshawe Hospital said: “We wish again to offer our sincerest condolences to Mr Hales’ family and we are deeply sorry for their loss.
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“Following the patient’s death in 2017, the Trust launched a thorough internal investigation to examine the circumstances leading up to and following this tragic incident.
"The Trust has completed a detailed action plan and a number of lessons have been learnt and improvements implemented.
"The Trust investigation has been shared with the patient's family and their solicitor.
“Mr Khan was suspended immediately and is no longer employed at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
"The Trust liaised closely with Greater Manchester Police throughout their investigation and the subsequent legal proceedings.
“We would like to reiterate our sincere apology previously provided to Mr Hales’ family. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to them.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--Man City evening headlines as PL chief responds to Guardiola complaint

Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Tuesday , November 10 .
Richard Masters , chief executive of the Premier League , has responded to the complaints of Pep Guardiola and other top-flight managers over the failed bid to increase the substitutes rule for this season from three to five .
Teams were permitted after Project Restart to make five changes from the bench , but the rule was changed back for the start of the 2020/21 season .
Guardiola is just one of the managers to have complained about the effect a lack of rotation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's another one of the issues that has been thrown up by the pandemic , ” .
`` We went to five subs , as you know , during Project Restart , because there had been a long lay-off , and we were playing 92 games in short order .
`` And there was clearly a case to be made for the continuation of that - in fact , most European leagues have done that .
“ There is an argument to be made that five substitutes changing the competitive balance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real issues about player welfare .
I think it 's a finely balanced argument.
” Aymeric Laporte has named Lionel Messi as the best player he has ever faced , leading some Manchester City fans to claim the Manchester City defender is dropping a hint over the Argentine ’ s future .
Messi was strongly linked with a switch to the Etihad Stadium over the summer after making clear his desire to leave Barca .
A transfer failed to materialise , but with Messi out of contract at the end of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was asked on Twitter who the best player he has ever played against is , replying with a to imply Messi .
The French defender came up against Messi during his time at Athletic Club in La Liga and City fans have taken Laporte ’ s declaration of the 33-year-old as the best of all time as a sign he could end up in the Premier League .
Mendy opens up on injuries and City future Benjamin Mendy has confirmed he is back in training and has also opened up on what his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Frenchman has been sidelined since the October international break due to injury , but has revealed he could be back for the clash against Tottenham Hotspur in just under two weeks ’ time .
When asked by a fan on Instagram if he would be soon back on the pitch , Mendy said : “ Yes I started again and everything is going well . ''
Mendy also confirmed he would like to one day return to Marseille having previously made 81 appearances between 2013 and 2016 for the French club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when asked whether he is currently happy at City .

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Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Tuesday, November 10.
Premier League chief responds to Guardiola’s substitutes complaint
Richard Masters, chief executive of the Premier League, has responded to the complaints of Pep Guardiola and other top-flight managers over the failed bid to increase the substitutes rule for this season from three to five.
Teams were permitted after Project Restart to make five changes from the bench, but the rule was changed back for the start of the 2020/21 season.
Guardiola is just one of the managers to have complained about the effect a lack of rotation is having in this shortened season.
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“It's another one of the issues that has been thrown up by the pandemic,” said Masters . "We went to five subs, as you know, during Project Restart, because there had been a long lay-off, and we were playing 92 games in short order.
"And there was clearly a case to be made for the continuation of that - in fact, most European leagues have done that.
“There is an argument to be made that five substitutes changing the competitive balance of the football match, versus the very real issues about player welfare. I think it's a finely balanced argument.”
City fans believe Laporte has dropped Messi hint
Aymeric Laporte has named Lionel Messi as the best player he has ever faced, leading some Manchester City fans to claim the Manchester City defender is dropping a hint over the Argentine’s future.
Messi was strongly linked with a switch to the Etihad Stadium over the summer after making clear his desire to leave Barca.
A transfer failed to materialise, but with Messi out of contract at the end of the season, speculation continues to swirl.
Laporte was asked on Twitter who the best player he has ever played against is, replying with a goat emoji and an Argentinean flag to imply Messi.
The French defender came up against Messi during his time at Athletic Club in La Liga and City fans have taken Laporte’s declaration of the 33-year-old as the best of all time as a sign he could end up in the Premier League.
Mendy opens up on injuries and City future
Benjamin Mendy has confirmed he is back in training and has also opened up on what his long-term plans are at the Etihad Stadium.
The Frenchman has been sidelined since the October international break due to injury, but has revealed he could be back for the clash against Tottenham Hotspur in just under two weeks’ time.
When asked by a fan on Instagram if he would be soon back on the pitch, Mendy said: “Yes I started again and everything is going well."
Mendy also confirmed he would like to one day return to Marseille having previously made 81 appearances between 2013 and 2016 for the French club, although he replied “yes” when asked whether he is currently happy at City.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--Schoolchildren intimidated by Covid conspiracy group at testing site

A community in Liverpool has banded together to condemn a Covid conspiracy group said to have 'intimidated ' staff and students over the city-wide coronavirus testing programme .
At the heart of the row is a video uploaded to YouTube which shows a group of people , with a meagaphone , driving around Calderstones School in south Liverpool - one of the sites to be turned into a voluntary testing centre .
They are heard to shout at pupils urging them not go get tested - before turning their negative attention to the school 's headteacher and the armed forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports .
The school and the city council have made it clear that no child will be forced to take a test and will only do so with the permission of a parent or carer .
So far around 90pc of parents at Calderstones have consented to their children being tested on site .
Despite this , the video shows the group harassing the school 's headteacher as he tries to help pupils safely enter the school , while they also attempt to harangue the armed forces staff on site .
The man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Liverpool is the worst place in the world right now '' , before stating : `` Anybody who believes this covid-lie , this covid-fraud ... '' Two women in the car can be seen shouting through a megaphone at children entering the school - urging them not to get tested .
The headteacher is told : `` If you are the headteacher , we will put you on notice , if anything happens to these children getting tested for Covid-19 - absolute disgrace , this will be going further . ''
Angela @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pupil , said : `` I am angered by the behaviour of these people who clearly have no connection to Calderstones School or any children who attend .
`` The parents were emailed to ask them to fill in a consent form if they wanted their child to be tested .
`` The head teacher and in fact all the teachers have been absolutely brilliant during this incredibly difficult time and communicate with parents regularly .
`` These idiots are in fact that and like someone pointed out , if they had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to have a covid test before proceeding , would they say no and spout their conspiracy theory rhetoric ?
I 'm fuming . ''
On Twitter , Jo Fairclough said : `` Fuming .
This is my daughter 's school and this headteacher is one of the best headteachers I 've met .
`` He does everything with the best interests of the students at heart and has handled the whole covid situation excellently .
Liverpool 's Mayor Joe Anderson described the group 's behaviour as 'sickening and intimidating ' and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : `` They are harassing school staff , intimidating and shouting at kids , their behaviour is totally unforgivable and I would like to see the police respond .
`` No children are being forced to have a test , they will only have one if their parents or carers give consent - no one in Liverpool is being forced to have a test . ''
`` We know that the overwhelming majority of people in Liverpool are supportive of this project and want to see it be a success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm not sure where these people are from but they did n't appear to know where they were and they are not representative of the people of this city . ''
Various surveys carried out have indicated that the majority of Liverpool people are supportive of the mass testing pilot in the city .

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A community in Liverpool has banded together to condemn a Covid conspiracy group said to have 'intimidated' staff and students over the city-wide coronavirus testing programme.
At the heart of the row is a video uploaded to YouTube which shows a group of people, with a meagaphone, driving around Calderstones School in south Liverpool - one of the sites to be turned into a voluntary testing centre.
They are heard to shout at pupils urging them not go get tested - before turning their negative attention to the school's headteacher and the armed forces facilitating the operation, the Liverpool Echo reports.
The school and the city council have made it clear that no child will be forced to take a test and will only do so with the permission of a parent or carer.
So far around 90pc of parents at Calderstones have consented to their children being tested on site.
Despite this, the video shows the group harassing the school's headteacher as he tries to help pupils safely enter the school, while they also attempt to harangue the armed forces staff on site.
The man behind the camera narrates the footage: "Liverpool is the worst place in the world right now", before stating: "Anybody who believes this covid-lie, this covid-fraud..."
Two women in the car can be seen shouting through a megaphone at children entering the school - urging them not to get tested.
The headteacher is told: "If you are the headteacher, we will put you on notice, if anything happens to these children getting tested for Covid-19 - absolute disgrace, this will be going further."
Police are investigating the footage.
Angela Collinson, a parent of a Calderstones pupil, said: "I am angered by the behaviour of these people who clearly have no connection to Calderstones School or any children who attend.
"The parents were emailed to ask them to fill in a consent form if they wanted their child to be tested.
"The head teacher and in fact all the teachers have been absolutely brilliant during this incredibly difficult time and communicate with parents regularly.
"These idiots are in fact that and like someone pointed out, if they had a child who needed an emergency operation but had to have a covid test before proceeding, would they say no and spout their conspiracy theory rhetoric? I'm fuming."
On Twitter, Jo Fairclough said: "Fuming. This is my daughter's school and this headteacher is one of the best headteachers I've met.
"He does everything with the best interests of the students at heart and has handled the whole covid situation excellently.
"What a bunch of absolute idiots, unbelievable."
Liverpool's Mayor Joe Anderson described the group's behaviour as 'sickening and intimidating' and said he hoped the police would take action.
He said: "They are harassing school staff, intimidating and shouting at kids, their behaviour is totally unforgivable and I would like to see the police respond.
"No children are being forced to have a test, they will only have one if their parents or carers give consent - no one in Liverpool is being forced to have a test."
"We know that the overwhelming majority of people in Liverpool are supportive of this project and want to see it be a success."
He added: "I'm not sure where these people are from but they didn't appear to know where they were and they are not representative of the people of this city."
Various surveys carried out have indicated that the majority of Liverpool people are supportive of the mass testing pilot in the city.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-10--Pensioner who stole £33k from church conned out of it by man posing as a woman

A church treasurer who stole £33,000 to blow on adult websites was conned himself when a man posing as a woman swiped the cash .
Lonely Ian Muschamp , 67 , siphoned off funds that would have been used to pay for building work at the church .
He blew the lot chatting to what he thought were women on adult websites .
But one of them – who called herself “ Jessica ” and who swallowed up most of his cash – turned out to be a bloke .
Muschamp ’ s scam was uncovered by an auditor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where he admitted three fraud charges .
Judge Recorder Paul Taylor told him : “ There is a saying ‘ there is no fool like an old fool ’ – and you are living proof of that.
” Muschamp forged signatures on cheques to withdraw cash from the bank account of Bolton ’ s St Helen ’ s Road Methodist Church every month for two-and-a-half years , Bolton Crown Court heard .
When he was rumbled Muschamp , who had acted as treasurer since 2017 , immediately confessed .
He told police he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to women on adult websites ” .
Other churchgoers were asked to co-sign blank cheques each month after being told they were for “ legitimate expenses ” .
His crimes had caused a “ lot of problems ” for the church , as future building plans had to be put on hold , said James Preece , prosecuting .
Kevin Liston , defending , said Muschamp had made an “ ill-judged decision ” due to “ social isolation and loneliness ” .
He added : “ He was himself duped by a man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exposed to vulnerability and fraud .
My client is a lonely man of modest financial means who has been caught up in an unsavoury matter.
” Muschamp , who is suffering from bladder cancer , was given a 16-month suspended jail sentence and a six-month curfew .
The judge told him : “ You were tricked by ‘ Jessica ’ who was in fact a man , and who is now under investigation for telling sob stories.
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A church treasurer who stole £33,000 to blow on adult websites was conned himself when a man posing as a woman swiped the cash.
Lonely Ian Muschamp, 67, siphoned off funds that would have been used to pay for building work at the church. He blew the lot chatting to what he thought were women on adult websites.
But one of them – who called herself “Jessica” and who swallowed up most of his cash – turned out to be a bloke.
Muschamp’s scam was uncovered by an auditor, and he was hauled before a court where he admitted three fraud charges.
Judge Recorder Paul Taylor told him: “There is a saying ‘there is no fool like an old fool’ – and you are living proof of that.”
Muschamp forged signatures on cheques to withdraw cash from the bank account of Bolton’s St Helen’s Road Methodist Church every month for two-and-a-half years, Bolton Crown Court heard.
When he was rumbled Muschamp, who had acted as treasurer since 2017, immediately confessed. He told police he had used the money to “speak to women on adult websites”.
Other churchgoers were asked to co-sign blank cheques each month after being told they were for “legitimate expenses”.
His crimes had caused a “lot of problems” for the church, as future building plans had to be put on hold, said James Preece, prosecuting.
Kevin Liston, defending, said Muschamp had made an “ill-judged decision” due to “social isolation and loneliness”.
He added: “He was himself duped by a man calling himself ‘Jessica’ and was exposed to vulnerability and fraud. My client is a lonely man of modest financial means who has been caught up in an unsavoury matter.”
Muschamp, who is suffering from bladder cancer, was given a 16-month suspended jail sentence and a six-month curfew.
The judge told him: “You were tricked by ‘Jessica’ who was in fact a man, and who is now under investigation for telling sob stories.’’
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.