themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Britain’s worst rapist Reynhard Sinaga is a “narcissist and a psychopath”, senior detective says in

Britain’s worst rapist Reynhard Sinaga is a “narcissist and a psychopath”, senior detective says in new M.E.N podcast

Britain ’ s worst rapist is a “ narcissist and a psychopath ” who offended “ with impunity ” for more than a decade – that ’ s according to a detective who spent years working to jail the predator .
Detective Inspector Zaheer Ali is one of several people interviewed in a new Manchester Evening News podcast about the serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga .
During the one-off documentary podcast we speak to the detectives at the forefront of the investigation and discuss the facts heard in four crown court trials before Sinaga was jailed for life .
International student @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and practiced predator who stalked the streets of Manchester hunting for victims .
He lured dozens of men back to his city centre flat where he raped them and filmed the encounters on two iPhones .
He was jailed for life back in January and must serve 30 years behind bars before he can be considered for release .
In an exclusive interview with the M.E.N , DI Ali - who led a team of detectives who investigated Sinaga over two years - described the rapist as “ a psychopath ” .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a narcissist and a psychopath , anybody else faced with such damning evidence would have admitted to what they ’ ve done.
” He added : “ He ’ s offended with impunity for a decade .
“ He ’ s now convinced himself either that he is innocent or that it doesn ’ t matter because he ’ s got what he wanted for so long.
” Listen to the full , exclusive podcast here : Indonesian student Sinaga , who has lived in Manchester since 2007 , drugged and raped 44 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during a campaign of rape that lasted more than two years .
But detectives believe the true number of victims is actually 195 , based on the hundreds of hours of video footage Sinaga filmed during the attacks .
Sinaga lured drunk men back to his apartment in Manchester city centre before lacing their drinks with GHB and raping them while they were unconscious .
During the podcast the M.E.N also speaks to Duncan Craig , CEO of Survivors Manchester - a charity which works to help male victims of rape and sexual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think you may have been affected by Sinaga 's crimes Anyone who thinks they may have been affected by Sinaga ’ s crimes , come into contact with him under similar circumstances , or someone like him , is urged to contact police via 101 .
Specialist officers are waiting to take their calls and offer the appropriate support .
The police can be contacted in the UK on 0800 092 0410 and internationally on 0207 158 0124 Counselling support can be reached via 0800 056 0154 or by calling 0207 158 0011 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Incident Public Reporting Site website is here Survivors Manchester supports boys and men who have been affected by rape and sexual assault .
The charity provides therapeutic support and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors ( ISVA ) .
They offer assistance throughout the criminal justice system , from initial reports to court and beyond .
ISVAs work independently of the police , Crown Prosecution Service and court system .
Boys and Men in Greater Manchester affected by sexual abuse , regardless of when it happened , can access Survivors Manchester by calling 0161 236 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A weekly drop in session takes place each Wednesday from 2pm until 5pm .
You can donate to Survivors Manchester here : www.justgiving.com/survivorsmanchester Greater Manchester Rape Crisis works with women and girls affected by rape and sexual assault .
They can be contacted on 0161 273 4591 .
St Marys Sexual Assault Referral Centre provides forensic , counselling and aftercare services for people affected by rape and sexual assault .
Their services can be accessed without contacting police by calling 0161 276 6515 or visiting : https : //www.stmaryscentre.org/ He hopes the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rape and make people more aware of personal safety .
He said : “ We 've said before , Manchester 's had more than its fair share of trauma .
“ We 've bounced back and we will bounce back from this .
We ’ ll be a stronger city , we ’ ll be a more sturdy , stable and resilient city .
But what I love about Manchester the most is that Manchester looks after its own and , without a doubt , this is a case where Manchester is standing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they may have been affected by Sinaga ’ s crimes can pass information to police via the online Major Incident Public Portal here or by calling 101 .
The MIPP will also provide contact details for support agencies to anyone who accesses it .
Anyone who wishes to seek support but does not want to talk to police can contact St Mary ’ s Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515 .
Survivors Manchester - a charity that works with male victims of rape and sexual assault - can also be contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Male Survivors Helpline can be contacted on 0808 800 5005 .

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Britain’s worst rapist is a “narcissist and a psychopath” who offended “with impunity” for more than a decade – that’s according to a detective who spent years working to jail the predator.
Detective Inspector Zaheer Ali is one of several people interviewed in a new Manchester Evening News podcast about the serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga.
During the one-off documentary podcast we speak to the detectives at the forefront of the investigation and discuss the facts heard in four crown court trials before Sinaga was jailed for life.
International student Sinaga, 36, was a cunning and practiced predator who stalked the streets of Manchester hunting for victims.
He lured dozens of men back to his city centre flat where he raped them and filmed the encounters on two iPhones.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He was jailed for life back in January and must serve 30 years behind bars before he can be considered for release.
In an exclusive interview with the M.E.N, DI Ali - who led a team of detectives who investigated Sinaga over two years - described the rapist as “a psychopath”.
He said: “Had he not been a narcissist and a psychopath, anybody else faced with such damning evidence would have admitted to what they’ve done.”
He added: “He’s offended with impunity for a decade.
“He’s now convinced himself either that he is innocent or that it doesn’t matter because he’s got what he wanted for so long.”
Listen to the full, exclusive podcast here:
Or listen on Apple Podcasts / Spotify
Indonesian student Sinaga, who has lived in Manchester since 2007, drugged and raped 44 men and sexually assaulted a further four during a campaign of rape that lasted more than two years.
But detectives believe the true number of victims is actually 195, based on the hundreds of hours of video footage Sinaga filmed during the attacks.
(Image: MEN Media)
Sinaga lured drunk men back to his apartment in Manchester city centre before lacing their drinks with GHB and raping them while they were unconscious.
During the podcast the M.E.N also speaks to Duncan Craig, CEO of Survivors Manchester - a charity which works to help male victims of rape and sexual abuse.
What to do if you think you may have been affected by Sinaga's crimes Anyone who thinks they may have been affected by Sinaga’s crimes, come into contact with him under similar circumstances, or someone like him, is urged to contact police via 101. Information can also be passed to police via the Major Incident Public Portal. The MIPP will also provide contact details for support agencies to anyone who accesses it. The Police Major Incident Public Reporting Site website is here For anyone who wishes to seek support but does not want to talk to police, St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre can be reached on 0161 276 6515 or here. St Mary's provides forensic, counselling and aftercare services for people affected by rape and sexual assault. The National Male Survivors Helpline can be contacted on 0808 800 5005. Survivors Manchester supports boys and men who have been affected by rape and sexual assault. The charity provides therapeutic support and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA). They offer assistance throughout the criminal justice system, from initial reports to court and beyond. ISVAs work independently of the police, Crown Prosecution Service and court system. Boys and Men in Greater Manchester affected by sexual abuse, regardless of when it happened, can access Survivors Manchester by calling 0161 236 2182 or emailing: support@survivorsmanchester.org.uk A weekly drop in session takes place each Wednesday from 2pm until 5pm. You can donate to Survivors Manchester here. Greater Manchester Rape Crisis works with women and girls affected by rape and sexual assault. They can be contacted on 0161 273 4591.
He hopes the case will break down the stigma around male rape and make people more aware of personal safety.
He said: “We've said before, Manchester's had more than its fair share of trauma.
“We've bounced back and we will bounce back from this. We’ll be a stronger city, we’ll be a more sturdy, stable and resilient city. But what I love about Manchester the most is that Manchester looks after its own and, without a doubt, this is a case where Manchester is standing with these men.”
Anyone who thinks they may have been affected by Sinaga’s crimes can pass information to police via the online Major Incident Public Portal here or by calling 101.
The MIPP will also provide contact details for support agencies to anyone who accesses it.
Anyone who wishes to seek support but does not want to talk to police can contact St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515.
Survivors Manchester - a charity that works with male victims of rape and sexual assault - can also be contacted on 0161 236 2182.
The National Male Survivors Helpline can be contacted on 0808 800 5005.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--139 new council houses and flats could be built in Newton Heath - this is what they'll look like

These artist 's impression show how a new estate in Newton Heath could look .
Housing association One Manchester has applied for planning permission to build 139 new council houses and flats off Oldham Road .
If approved the YES warehouse would be demolished to make way for the estate .
The 39 two and three bed houses and 100 one and two bed apartments will be built on a plot of land about the size of one and a half football pitches surrounded by Oldham Road , Droylsden Road , Holyoak Street and Dulverton Street , close to Lidl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Newton Street the houses will be positioned 'in a way that will frame a view towards the Grade II-listed mill ' .
The majority of the properties will be available for social rent with 39 available for affordable rent - which is normally 80 per cent of the market rate .
In a statement submitted with the application the developers say the plans will provide 'much needed residential dwellings within this inner city neighbourhood ' .
The statement adds : `` With the exception the YES Group building located on the west @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site has been without major building structures for many years and thus is a void in the urban fabric of the Newton Heath area .
`` The new development will create much needed residential dwellings within this inner city neighbourhood .
`` This unique opportunity will allow the proposal to add to Manchester ’ s existing urban fabric and streetscape at Oldham Road and enhance the overall Newton Heath area .
`` The site , located to the north east of Manchester City Centre and adjacent to Newton Heath district centre , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road , light rail and bus modes of transport .
`` Taking account of the site ’ s prominent and highly sustainable location along Oldham Road and proximity to district facilities , this brownfield site has potential to deliver a high quality landmark development , which provides one and two bedroom apartments and a mix of housing to a high standard and contemporary design . ''

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These artist's impression show how a new estate in Newton Heath could look.
Housing association One Manchester has applied for planning permission to build 139 new council houses and flats off Oldham Road.
If approved the YES warehouse would be demolished to make way for the estate.
The 39 two and three bed houses and 100 one and two bed apartments will be built on a plot of land about the size of one and a half football pitches surrounded by Oldham Road, Droylsden Road, Holyoak Street and Dulverton Street, close to Lidl and the landmark Newton silk mill.
On Newton Street the houses will be positioned 'in a way that will frame a view towards the Grade II-listed mill'.
The majority of the properties will be available for social rent with 39 available for affordable rent - which is normally 80 per cent of the market rate.
In a statement submitted with the application the developers say the plans will provide 'much needed residential dwellings within this inner city neighbourhood'.
The statement adds: "With the exception the YES Group building located on the west side of the plot, the current site has been without major building structures for many years and thus is a void in the urban fabric of the Newton Heath area.
"The new development will create much needed residential dwellings within this inner city neighbourhood.
"This unique opportunity will allow the proposal to add to Manchester’s existing urban fabric and streetscape at Oldham Road and enhance the overall Newton Heath area.
"The site, located to the north east of Manchester City Centre and adjacent to Newton Heath district centre, is well positioned for commuting and served by road, light rail and bus modes of transport.
"Taking account of the site’s prominent and highly sustainable location along Oldham Road and proximity to district facilities, this brownfield site has potential to deliver a high quality landmark development, which provides one and two bedroom apartments and a mix of housing to a high standard and contemporary design."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Ban on sale of petrol and diesel cars brought forward to 2035

Motorists will be unable to buy petrol or diesel cars from 2035 to 2040 at the latest , under new Government rules to tackle climate change .
The end sale date has been moved forward in a bid to help achieve the UK 's target of being carbon neutral by 2050 .
On Tuesday , the Prime Minister , alongside David Attenborough , met local primary school children at the Science Museum in London before speaking to experts , campaigners and politicians .
Boris Johnson urged countries to follow the UK in setting targets to cut emissions , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a United Nations climate summit later in November .
The annual event , known as COP26 , will be hosted in Glasgow and sees world leaders gather to discuss how societies can better impact the environment .
The Government plans come after COP26 's former president , Claire Perry O'Neill , who was sacked on Friday , wrote a letter published in the Financial Times criticising Boris Johnson 's 'failure to support her work . '
Ms O'Neill told him : `` You promised to 'lead from the front ' and asked me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , just tell us ! '
Sadly these promises are not close to being met . ''
She added : `` This is n't a pretty place to be and we owe the world a lot better . ''
The former president also said the PM was `` miles off track '' in setting a positive agenda for the COP26 .
However , these claims were rejected by senior cabinet minister , Michael Gove , who told Sky News : `` The cabinet has discussed climate change .
The very first item on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Cabinet met was the conference in Glasgow in November .
`` We have been working hard in order to ensure we do three things - that Britain sets an example .
The Prime Minister is explaining today alongside David Attenborough some of steps we are taking like , for example , banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2035 .
`` The second thing is making sure countries come together and live up to their promises to reduce carbon emissions and the third thing is extending the range of things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so it is not just about transport and energy . ''
The ban , which Government adviser the Committee on Climate Change has called for , will also include hybrid vehicles for the first time which were n't included in the initial 2017 proposal .
At the event on Tuesday , Mr Johnson told the youngsters : `` We are trying to get people focusing on what this country is doing to tackle climate change and how to reduce carbon dioxide emissions , which as I understand it is swaddling the planet like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told them : `` We want to get everybody to agree to use new technology such as electric batteries , wind turbines , solar panels , all that kind of thing , so they stop producing so much greenhouse gases . ''
Mr Johnson said the UK wanted to get to net zero and said `` we think we 've got to do it '' , pointing to Britain 's role as a leader in the industrial revolution .

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Motorists will be unable to buy petrol or diesel cars from 2035 to 2040 at the latest, under new Government rules to tackle climate change.
The end sale date has been moved forward in a bid to help achieve the UK's target of being carbon neutral by 2050.
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister, alongside David Attenborough, met local primary school children at the Science Museum in London before speaking to experts, campaigners and politicians.
Boris Johnson urged countries to follow the UK in setting targets to cut emissions, with the electric car policy to be outlined at a United Nations climate summit later in November.
The annual event, known as COP26, will be hosted in Glasgow and sees world leaders gather to discuss how societies can better impact the environment.
The Government plans come after COP26's former president, Claire Perry O'Neill, who was sacked on Friday, wrote a letter published in the Financial Times criticising Boris Johnson's 'failure to support her work.'
Ms O'Neill told him: "You promised to 'lead from the front' and asked me what was needed: 'Money, people, just tell us!' Sadly these promises are not close to being met."
(Image: PA)
She added: "This isn't a pretty place to be and we owe the world a lot better."
The former president also said the PM was "miles off track" in setting a positive agenda for the COP26.
However, these claims were rejected by senior cabinet minister, Michael Gove, who told Sky News: "The cabinet has discussed climate change. The very first item on the agenda in the new year when the Cabinet met was the conference in Glasgow in November.
"We have been working hard in order to ensure we do three things - that Britain sets an example. The Prime Minister is explaining today alongside David Attenborough some of steps we are taking like, for example, banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2035.
"The second thing is making sure countries come together and live up to their promises to reduce carbon emissions and the third thing is extending the range of things that we do to deal with this so it is not just about transport and energy."
(Image: PA)
The ban, which Government adviser the Committee on Climate Change has called for, will also include hybrid vehicles for the first time which weren't included in the initial 2017 proposal.
At the event on Tuesday, Mr Johnson told the youngsters: "We are trying to get people focusing on what this country is doing to tackle climate change and how to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, which as I understand it is swaddling the planet like a tea cosy."
He also told them: "We want to get everybody to agree to use new technology such as electric batteries, wind turbines, solar panels, all that kind of thing, so they stop producing so much greenhouse gases."
Mr Johnson said the UK wanted to get to net zero and said "we think we've got to do it", pointing to Britain's role as a leader in the industrial revolution.
Ian Plummer, commercial director at Auto Trader, said: "The target is a stretch given where we are today – pure electric vehicles only accounted for 1.6per cent of new car sales last year, and even fewer of used.
"That said, consumers do feel ready for the change; appetite and interest is high as environmental concerns play a more influential role in people’s purchasing decisions, but price is still holding many back.
"EVs remain almost double the price of their ICE counterparts, so government grants and incentives are essential to drive meaningful uptake of EVs.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Paul Pogba tells Manchester United teammates he still wants to leave

Paul Pogba has told Manchester United teammates he still wants to leave the club in the summer .
Pogba , 26 , has started six times this season due to two separate ankle injuries and is still determined to end his time at United , with Real Madrid and Juventus still interested .
Dressing room sources have told the MEN Pogba 's 'head is not currently at the club ' and the majority of players believe it is in United 's best interests he moves on .
Pogba remains a very popular figure among friends and teammates , who understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a 'new challenge ' in June and his agent Mino Raiola claimed he was 'in the process ' of engineering a transfer that never materialised .
More recently , Raiola said he was 'sorry ' he could not move Pogba to Madrid and that he 'would n't bring anyone else ' to United .
On Wednesday Raiola uploaded his first Instagram post in 13 weeks to condemn the attack on Ed Woodward 's house by militant United supporters .
Raiola said Woodward 'has my full support and solidarity ' and he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has expressed an antagonistic attitude towards United on a number of occasions in print and on social media , the executive vice-chairman Woodward is understood to like the Italian .
Senior United figures regard Raiola 's outbursts as 'part of a game ' .
United valued Pogba at around £180million last summer but he has technically entered the last 18 months of his contract .
United have the option of an additional year to tie Pogba to the club until 2022 but the length of his deal , as well as the troublesome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's re-sale value to dwindle .
Pogba returned from a three-month lay-off last month against Watford on December 22 yet managed 71 minutes as a substitute at Vicarage Road and against Newcastle United on Boxing Day before he required ankle surgery .
Pogba has had the cast removed from his ankle , though a return against Chelsea in United 's next game on February 17 appears unlikely after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Pogba would not travel with the squad to their warm weather training camp on Maybella .
The MEN reported in August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zidane 's flagrant attempt to unsettle Pogba following his reappointment at the Bernabeu in March .
It is understood United partly resisted a move for Bruno Fernandes in the summer to prioritise keeping Pogba .
United were also uneasy about the prospect of going for Christian Eriksen from Tottenham Hotspur due to the vested interest of Real Madrid .
United sources suggested Madrid were lobbying Spurs to entertain a bid from United in the hope it would plunge Pogba 's future into more uncertainty .
Eriksen moved to Inter Milan last month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lobbied the Real president Florentino Perez to compete with United for Pogba in the summer of 2016 , but Perez refused and Pogba rejoined United for a world record £89m .
Pogba 's initial preference was to push for a transfer to Real but Raiola advised him to return to United .
Perez and Woodward enjoy a positive rapport and breakfasted in Miami ahead of the teams ' 2018 pre-season friendly .
Both sides discussed prospective transfer business during the meeting .

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Paul Pogba has told Manchester United teammates he still wants to leave the club in the summer.
Pogba, 26, has started six times this season due to two separate ankle injuries and is still determined to end his time at United, with Real Madrid and Juventus still interested.
Dressing room sources have told the MEN Pogba's 'head is not currently at the club' and the majority of players believe it is in United's best interests he moves on. Pogba remains a very popular figure among friends and teammates, who understand his stance.
Pogba outlined his desire for a 'new challenge' in June and his agent Mino Raiola claimed he was 'in the process' of engineering a transfer that never materialised. More recently, Raiola said he was 'sorry' he could not move Pogba to Madrid and that he 'wouldn't bring anyone else' to United.
On Wednesday Raiola uploaded his first Instagram post in 13 weeks to condemn the attack on Ed Woodward's house by militant United supporters. Raiola said Woodward 'has my full support and solidarity' and he is 'on his side'.
Although Raiola has expressed an antagonistic attitude towards United on a number of occasions in print and on social media, the executive vice-chairman Woodward is understood to like the Italian. Senior United figures regard Raiola's outbursts as 'part of a game'.
United valued Pogba at around £180million last summer but he has technically entered the last 18 months of his contract. United have the option of an additional year to tie Pogba to the club until 2022 but the length of his deal, as well as the troublesome ankle injuries, are causing the Frenchman's re-sale value to dwindle.
Pogba returned from a three-month lay-off last month against Watford on December 22 yet managed 71 minutes as a substitute at Vicarage Road and against Newcastle United on Boxing Day before he required ankle surgery. Pogba has had the cast removed from his ankle, though a return against Chelsea in United's next game on February 17 appears unlikely after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Pogba would not travel with the squad to their warm weather training camp on Maybella.
The MEN reported in August Solskjaer was angered by Real coach Zinedine Zidane's flagrant attempt to unsettle Pogba following his reappointment at the Bernabeu in March. It is understood United partly resisted a move for Bruno Fernandes in the summer to prioritise keeping Pogba.
United were also uneasy about the prospect of going for Christian Eriksen from Tottenham Hotspur due to the vested interest of Real Madrid. United sources suggested Madrid were lobbying Spurs to entertain a bid from United in the hope it would plunge Pogba's future into more uncertainty. Eriksen moved to Inter Milan last month.
Zidane has a long-standing interest in Pogba and lobbied the Real president Florentino Perez to compete with United for Pogba in the summer of 2016, but Perez refused and Pogba rejoined United for a world record £89m. Pogba's initial preference was to push for a transfer to Real but Raiola advised him to return to United.
Perez and Woodward enjoy a positive rapport and breakfasted in Miami ahead of the teams' 2018 pre-season friendly. Both sides discussed prospective transfer business during the meeting.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Iceland urgently recalls pizza and pasta products in its 'No Cheese' range

Iceland is recalling its 'no cheese products ' over fears they may contain milk - an ingredient which has not @ @ @ @ @ .
The recall affects some products in the supermarket 's vegan range - which has @ @ @ @ @ with shoppers during Veganuary .
The recall notice reads : `` Iceland is recalling NO @ @ @ @ @ contain milk which is not mentioned on the labels .
`` This means the products @ @ @ @ @ for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ : Best before : all date codes Best before : all date codes Best before @ @ @ @ @ before : all date codes Best before : all date codes Customers who have bought @ @ @ @ @ are advised to return them to an Iceland store immediately for a full refund

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Iceland is recalling its 'no cheese products' over fears they may contain milk - an ingredient which has not been mentioned on the labels.
The recall affects some products in the supermarket's vegan range - which has already been a huge hit with shoppers during Veganuary.
The recall notice reads: "Iceland is recalling NO CHEESE products because they may contain milk which is not mentioned on the labels.
"This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents."
The affected products are as follows:
NO CHEESE 2 Cheese and Onion Pasties
(Image: Iceland)
Pack size: 360g (2x 180g)
Best before: all date codes
Allergens: Milk
NO CHEESE Houmous Style Sauce Pizza
(Image: Iceland)
Pack size: 284g
Best before: all date codes
Allergens: Milk
NO CHEESE Mediterranean Garden Pizza
(Image: Iceland)
Pack size: 382g
Best before: all date codes
Allergens: Milk
NO CHEESE Houmous Pizza
(Image: Iceland)
Pack size: 284g
Best before: all date codes
Allergens: Milk
NO CHEESE Macaroni Cheese
(Image: Iceland)
Pack size: 350g
Best before: all date codes
Allergens: Milk
Customers who have bought any of the affected products are advised to return them to an Iceland store immediately for a full refund


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Susanna Reid forced to shout over Piers Morgan during ‘painful’ GMB debate

Susanna Reid is used to Piers Morgan ’ s bullish behaviour during Good Morning Britain debates , but today she had to shout him down in a bid to be heard .
Piers got a little too carried away on the ITV programme during the argument , which discussed whether calling our animals ‘ pets ’ is derogatory .
Senior media officer at PETA , Jennifer White , said yes and suggested that we should use words like ‘ companion ’ instead .
Jennifer began by saying : “ A lot of people at home who have dogs and cats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refer to themselves as owners , and this implies that the animals are a possession ... ” Piers butted in before she had time to finish , saying : “ Oh for God ’ s sake , you don ’ t even believe this guff.
” This is pretty much how the entire segment continued , with Piers asking Jennifer a question and then shouting over her and criticising her points .
He even shouted “ you ’ ll answer my question , it ’ s my show !
” at her when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was put to her by another guest .
It continued in this way until a very frustrated Susanna Reid shut him down in a way only she can .
After failing to be heard on a number of occasions , she raised her voice and said : “ Am I not allowed to take part in this conversation ?
” Piers dutifully shut up as Susanna then turned to Jennifer , who had just made the point that Peta does not promote buying animals , and said : “ Are you suggesting that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all ?
” Jennifer then clarified that animals should be got from adoption shelter , before Piers went back into his tirade .
One viewer tweeted : “ Can Piers shut the f**k up and let her talk ?
Anybody who ’ s invited on this show never gets an opportunity to execute their point because all you can hear is him.
” A second said : “ Enough is enough , this interview was painful to watch .
The way @ piersmorgan just shouted down and basically bullied that poor girl was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scared .
Her views might be silly but there was no need to treat her like that !
” Elsewhere others disagreed with Jennifer ’ s point , saying : “ Love my dog more than anything , but he ’ s my ‘ pet ’ .
By all means if he starts picking up his own sh*t or paying me rent I ’ ll call him my companion and equal.
” “ I asked him for his views and he said ‘ woof woof ’ and rolled over to lick his b*lls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page bringing you all the latest TV , entertainment and features from the Manchester Evening News .
To keep up to date with all that is happening , and to join in the discussion , follow the page here .

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Susanna Reid is used to Piers Morgan’s bullish behaviour during Good Morning Britain debates, but today she had to shout him down in a bid to be heard.
Piers got a little too carried away on the ITV programme during the argument, which discussed whether calling our animals ‘pets’ is derogatory.
Senior media officer at PETA, Jennifer White, said yes and suggested that we should use words like ‘companion’ instead.
Jennifer began by saying: “A lot of people at home who have dogs and cats refer to them as pets and they refer to themselves as owners, and this implies that the animals are a possession...”
(Image: ITV)
Piers butted in before she had time to finish, saying: “Oh for God’s sake, you don’t even believe this guff.”
This is pretty much how the entire segment continued, with Piers asking Jennifer a question and then shouting over her and criticising her points.
He even shouted “you’ll answer my question, it’s my show!” at her when she tried to answer a point that was put to her by another guest.
It continued in this way until a very frustrated Susanna Reid shut him down in a way only she can.
(Image: ITV)
After failing to be heard on a number of occasions, she raised her voice and said: “Am I not allowed to take part in this conversation?”
Piers dutifully shut up as Susanna then turned to Jennifer, who had just made the point that Peta does not promote buying animals, and said: “Are you suggesting that people shouldn’t have pets at all?”
Jennifer then clarified that animals should be got from adoption shelter, before Piers went back into his tirade.
Viewers were equally as frustrated.
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One viewer tweeted: “Can Piers shut the f**k up and let her talk? Anybody who’s invited on this show never gets an opportunity to execute their point because all you can hear is him.”
A second said: “Enough is enough, this interview was painful to watch. The way @piersmorgan just shouted down and basically bullied that poor girl was disgusting. Even the little dog was scared. Her views might be silly but there was no need to treat her like that!”
Elsewhere others disagreed with Jennifer’s point, saying: “Love my dog more than anything, but he’s my ‘pet’. By all means if he starts picking up his own sh*t or paying me rent I’ll call him my companion and equal.”
“I asked him for his views and he said ‘woof woof’ and rolled over to lick his b*lls so…”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Manchester Arena bombing trial: Hashem Abedi accused of 22 counts of murder - latest updates

The brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi is standing trial at the Old Bailey in London , accused of murdering 22 people who died following an Ariana Grande concert there in May 2017 .
Hashem Ramadan Abedi , 22 , from Fallowfield , but of Libyan heritage , denies the charges .
He also denies a charge of attempted murder , concerning those who were injured but survived , and another that he conspired with his brother to cause an explosion likely to endanger life .
He entered the not guilty pleas at a hearing in October .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Manchester , Leeds , Newcastle and Glasgow so families of those affected by the bombing can watch the proceedings .
His trial , before the judge Mr Justice Jeremy Baker , is scheduled to last up to eight weeks .
Hashem Abedi 's brother Salman killed himself and 22 others when he detonated a bomb in his backpack in the foyer of Manchester Arena on May 22 , 2017 , following an Ariana Grande concert .
Hashem Abedi was arrested on May 23 , 2017 by the Special Deterrence Force in Libya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He is accused of murdering Elaine McIver , 43 ; Saffie Roussos , eight ; Sorrell Leczkowski , 14 ; Eilidh MacLeod , 14 ; Nell Jones , 14 ; Olivia Campbell-Hardy , 15 ; Megan Hurley , 15 ; Georgina Callander , 18 ; Chloe Rutherford,17 ; Liam Curry , 19 ; Courtney Boyle , 19 ; Philip Tron , 32 ; John Atkinson , 26 ; Martyn Hett , 29 ; Kelly Brewster , 32 ; Angelika Klis , 39 ; Marcin Klis , 42 ; Michelle Kiss , 45 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lees , 43 ; Wendy Fawell , 50 ; and Jane Tweddle , 51 .
We 'll bring you live updates from the Old Bailey below

Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson of Greater Manchester Police said:
Almost three years ago, Greater Manchester Police had to announce to the world that Manchester had suffered one of the worst terrorist attacks this country has ever experienced.
Twenty-two lives had been suddenly and brutally taken in a barbaric act, leaving behind heartbroken families and friends. Their loss is sorely felt and, for many, the pain of that loss will never ever heal.
There were also almost 1,000 people injured, some incredibly seriously and many still suffer with deep physical or psychological injuries which will remain with them for years, if not forever.
Salman Abedi exploded the bomb which caused this devastation, but people now know that this horrific attack was planned with his brother, Hashem Abedi, who we now see convicted of the 22 murders and the attempted murder of all those others who were injured.
Although he was in Libya at the time of the attack, Hashem Abedi is every bit as guilty as his dead brother and this is reflected in the judgment we see today. He was his brother’s driver, the quartermaster sourcing deadly material and the munitions technician in those months running up to the attack.
During his police interview, he professed not only his innocence but his desire to help police with their enquiries before then refusing to answer all further questions put to him. Then at his trial, he offered no testimony in his own defence.
In the last few weeks Abedi absented himself from court, such was the contempt he showed for the proceedings and all those so deeply affected by this cowardly act.
We are very pleased at this verdict and we thank the jury for their deliberations.
And so this verdict marks the end of a very long investigation by police and the CPS and we know many will welcome it, but we also know that even this will do little to ease the pain caused to so many people
When this happened almost three years ago it shook Manchester deeply, there was an outpouring of grief which spread across the country and far afield abroad.
Since that terrible day, our thoughts have always been with the families of those murdered and all those injured and our actions have sought to put them first.
This will continue to be our priority as we move towards the public inquiry scheduled to take place in a few months.”Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson of Greater Manchester Police said: “Almost three years ago, Greater Manchester Police had to announce to the world that Manchester had suffered one of the worst terrorist attacks this country has ever experienced.
Twenty-two lives had been suddenly and brutally taken in a barbaric act, leaving behind heartbroken families and friends. Their loss is sorely felt and, for many, the pain of that loss will never ever heal.
There were also almost 1,000 people injured, some incredibly seriously and many still suffer with deep physical or psychological injuries which will remain with them for years, if not forever.
Salman Abedi exploded the bomb which caused this devastation, but people now know that this horrific attack was planned with his brother, Hashem Abedi, who we now see convicted of the 22 murders and the attempted murder of all those others who were injured.
Although he was in Libya at the time of the attack, Hashem Abedi is every bit as guilty as his dead brother and this is reflected in the judgment we see today. He was his brother’s driver, the quartermaster sourcing deadly material and the munitions technician in those months running up to the attack.
During his police interview, he professed not only his innocence but his desire to help police with their enquiries before then refusing to answer all further questions put to him. Then at his trial, he offered no testimony in his own defence.
In the last few weeks Abedi absented himself from court, such was the contempt he showed for the proceedings and all those so deeply affected by this cowardly act.
We are very pleased at this verdict and we thank the jury for their deliberations.
And so this verdict marks the end of a very long investigation by police and the CPS and we know many will welcome it, but we also know that even this will do little to ease the pain caused to so many people.
When this happened almost three years ago it shook Manchester deeply, there was an outpouring of grief which spread across the country and far afield abroad.
Since that terrible day, our thoughts have always been with the families of those murdered and all those injured and our actions have sought to put them first.
This will continue to be our priority as we move towards the public inquiry scheduled to take place in a few months.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Odion Ighalo Manchester United squad number confirmed

Manchester United January loan signing Odion Ighalo will wear the number 25 shirt during his time at the club .
The former Watford striker arrived in Manchester on Sunday morning after deadline day negotiations saw United seal a six month loan deal for the 30-year-old .
The transfer is a stop gap to help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side for the last few months of the season with Marcus Rashford out injured and it was confirmed he would wear Antonio Valencia 's old number for the remainder of the season .
Reports claim he picked the number because it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it at Arsenal .
Ighalo is in Manchester while his teammates enjoy their holiday time during the winter break but he should be with them when they head off for warm weather training next week .
And the 30-year-old will no doubt be looking forward to his first training session as he 's already described his move as a dream .
`` It 's been crazy you know , '' Ighalo told Sky Sports News in his first interview .
`` I 'm happy to be in Manchester first and this is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm grateful to God and to my agent and to the coach who 's given me the opportunity to be here , to walk out with the team and finish very well this season .
`` It 's a dream come true because since I was a kid , I 've always dreamed about Man United .
But this is reality now , so I ca n't say much until I get started . ''

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Manchester United January loan signing Odion Ighalo will wear the number 25 shirt during his time at the club.
The former Watford striker arrived in Manchester on Sunday morning after deadline day negotiations saw United seal a six month loan deal for the 30-year-old.
The transfer is a stop gap to help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side for the last few months of the season with Marcus Rashford out injured and it was confirmed he would wear Antonio Valencia's old number for the remainder of the season.
Reports claim he picked the number because it is popular in Nigeria as Nwankwo Kanu wore it at Arsenal.
Ighalo is in Manchester while his teammates enjoy their holiday time during the winter break but he should be with them when they head off for warm weather training next week. And the 30-year-old will no doubt be looking forward to his first training session as he's already described his move as a dream.
"It's been crazy you know," Ighalo told Sky Sports News in his first interview. "I'm happy to be in Manchester first and this is a great opportunity for me.
"I'm grateful to God and to my agent and to the coach who's given me the opportunity to be here, to walk out with the team and finish very well this season.
"It's a dream come true because since I was a kid, I've always dreamed about Man United. But this is reality now, so I can't say much until I get started."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Urmston fire: Investigation launched after former nursing home goes up in flames

A former nursing home in Urmston became engulfed by flames .
Firefighters were called to the blaze at Shawe House Nursing Home , on Pennybridge Lane , just before 11.45pm on Monday ( February 3 ) .
Residents in the area said they smelled smoke and called 999 .
Seven fire engines were initially called to the fire , which measured around 50m by 50m .
Read more of today 's top stories here The operation has since been scaled back to two pumps and a turntable ladder .
Firefighters remain at the scene this morning dampening down flames and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are no reports of any injuries .
A number of roads surrounding the building were closed while firefighters tackled the blaze .
An investigation into the cause of the fire has been launched .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` We were called at 11.43pm to Pennybridge Lane .
`` Seven fire engines attended , a turntable unit , command support unit and the air unit .
`` It was a fire involving a derelict nursing home measuring 50m by 50m .
`` We have used six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hose reel .
`` We are still there . ''
He added : `` We are scaling back to two pumps and a turn table .
`` There are still pockets of fire , we are dampening the flames .
Station Manager Jon Hill said : `` Our firefighters have worked hard through the night to get this incident under control .
`` We have now largely scaled back and crews continue to damp down at the scene .
`` We have now lifted all of the road closures that were in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to traffic this morning . ''
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A former nursing home in Urmston became engulfed by flames.
Firefighters were called to the blaze at Shawe House Nursing Home, on Pennybridge Lane, just before 11.45pm on Monday (February 3).
Residents in the area said they smelled smoke and called 999.
Seven fire engines were initially called to the fire, which measured around 50m by 50m.
The operation has since been scaled back to two pumps and a turntable ladder.
(Image: GMFRS)
Firefighters remain at the scene this morning dampening down flames and any remaining pockets of fire.
(Image: Abi Warr)
There are no reports of any injuries.
A number of roads surrounding the building were closed while firefighters tackled the blaze.
(Image: Abi Warr)
An investigation into the cause of the fire has been launched.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at 11.43pm to Pennybridge Lane.
"Seven fire engines attended, a turntable unit, command support unit and the air unit.
"It was a fire involving a derelict nursing home measuring 50m by 50m.
(Image: GMFRS)
"We have used six main jets, five breathing apparatus and a hose reel.
"We are still there."
He added: "We are scaling back to two pumps and a turn table.
"There are still pockets of fire, we are dampening the flames.
"An investigation is ongoing."
(Image: GMFRS)
Station Manager Jon Hill said: "Our firefighters have worked hard through the night to get this incident under control.
"We have now largely scaled back and crews continue to damp down at the scene.
"We have now lifted all of the road closures that were in place so there should be no disruption to traffic this morning."
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 directly to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Coronavirus LIVE updates: Two UK cases confirmed as 100 evacuated Britons remain in quarantine

Two people in the UK are continuing to be treated for coronavirus .
On Friday afternoon it was confirmed that two members of the same family have tested positively for the disease .
The pair had been staying at the StayCity hotel in York , and are now being treated by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in its specialist Airborne High Consequences Infectious Disease Centre ( HCID ) .
Health officials are urgently trying to trace those who came into contact with the two people who had taken ill .
Professor Chris Whitty , the Chief Medical Officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS is extremely well prepared and used to managing infections and we are already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had , to prevent further spread . ''
Nearly 100 people are being kept in isolation at Arrowe Park Hospital in the Wirral after being evacuated from the centre of the outbreak in Wuhan , China , on two repatriation flights .
The 94 people , made up of British nationals and some foreign relatives , will be held in an accommodation block at the hospital for two weeks to monitor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So far the virus has killed more than 400 people , and infected 20,000 - with all but two of the deaths in China .
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The public will be able to conduct coronavirus antibody tests at home within a matter of days, rather than weeks and months, MPs have heard.
Professor Sharon Peacock, director of the National Infection Service, Public Health England (PHE) told the Science and Technology Committee that 3.5 million tests had been bought and would be available in the “near future”.
She said the tests would also allow key workers – like doctors and nurses – to go back to work if they have developed antibodies.
Prof Peacock explained a small number of tests would be tested in a laboratory before being distributed
It come as the heir to the throne, Prince Charles, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Prince Charles’s office told ITV's royal correspondent Chris Ship: "It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.
"He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home."
He is the first senior member of the Royal family to test positive for the virus.
His wife, Camilla, meanwhile has tested negative.
Meanwhile, Boris Johnson yielded to the mounting pressure to order a widespread lockdown in the UK after thousands of people ignored calls for 'social distancing' to slow the coronavirus pandemic.
His announcement on Monday night means all shops are now shut - apart from those selling food and pharmacies - in a bid to keep people at home to slow the spread of the virus.
Mr Johnson urged people to stay home and only leave the house for one of the following reasons: shopping for basic necessities; one form of exercise a day; a medical need; travelling to work if absolutely necessary.
There have been 335 deaths from coronavirus in the UK and 6,650 confirmed cases, although the true figure is likely to be much higher as widespread testing is not taking place.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Raheem Sterling injury update with Real Madrid Champions League fixture looming

Raheem Sterling is already doubtful for the first leg of Manchester City 's Champions League clash with Real Madrid .
The Blues star limped off at Tottenham with a hamstring injury , as the Blues went down 2-0 .
Sterling was walking gingerly as he went past journalists in the mixed zone , and enquiries about his injury were answered by a mumbled reply which sounded like `` Not good '' .
City were keeping quiet on the extent of the problem , with manager Pep Guardiola saying afterwards that he had not spoken to the doctors .
But sources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the England star is likely to be out for two or three weeks , instantly ruling him out of Sunday 's clash with West Ham .
Sterling also faces a race to be ready for the trip to Leicester on February 22 , but the emphasis now is on getting him fit for the fateful night at the Bernabeu four days later .
Guardiola spoke about Sterling 's recovery powers last week , saying `` He is one of the only guys I ’ ve met in my career with recovery quicker than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s incredible . ''
He will need all those powers if he is to be back in time for the date in Madrid - the winter break has come at a good time for him , as he should only miss two league games as well as possibly missing the last 16 tie .
The good news for City is that Leroy Sane is nearing readiness for a return , and he could be set to come back against Leicester on February 22 .
Sane has been out since August with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training last week .
He will not be rushed back - City pushed Aymeric Laporte into their team a week ahead of the original schedule and , though he came through unscathed , he has not figured since .

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Raheem Sterling is already doubtful for the first leg of Manchester City's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
The Blues star limped off at Tottenham with a hamstring injury, as the Blues went down 2-0.
Sterling was walking gingerly as he went past journalists in the mixed zone, and enquiries about his injury were answered by a mumbled reply which sounded like "Not good".
City were keeping quiet on the extent of the problem, with manager Pep Guardiola saying afterwards that he had not spoken to the doctors.
But sources close to the player have revealed that the England star is likely to be out for two or three weeks, instantly ruling him out of Sunday's clash with West Ham.
Sterling also faces a race to be ready for the trip to Leicester on February 22, but the emphasis now is on getting him fit for the fateful night at the Bernabeu four days later.
Guardiola spoke about Sterling's recovery powers last week, saying "He is one of the only guys I’ve met in my career with recovery quicker than I’ve seen before. It’s incredible."
He will need all those powers if he is to be back in time for the date in Madrid - the winter break has come at a good time for him, as he should only miss two league games as well as possibly missing the last 16 tie.
The good news for City is that Leroy Sane is nearing readiness for a return, and he could be set to come back against Leicester on February 22.
Sane has been out since August with a cruciate ligament injury, but returned to training last week.
He will not be rushed back - City pushed Aymeric Laporte into their team a week ahead of the original schedule and, though he came through unscathed, he has not figured since.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Sport Relief reveals first celebrities to take on challenges

Sport Relief has revealed the first few celebrities who will be taking part in challenges for this year 's event to raise thousands of pounds .
Stars include Rio and Kate Ferdinand , Ellie Simmonds , Harry Kane , Jessica Ennis-Hill , and Max Whitlock , who will get their kit on to launch the charity event .
While Gary Lineker and Paddy McGuinness will return to screens as presenters of the BBC One night of Sport Relief entertainment on Friday , March 13 .
BBC Radio 1 ’ s Nick Grimshaw has been named as the first of eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenge on a frozen lake in Mongolia in a brand new documentary for BBC One .
The event organisers have also confirmed that British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith has designed an exclusive tote bag to raise funds with Sainsbury ’ s .
And newsreader Sophie Raworth will take on BBC Radio 3 's Beat Beethoven challenge , which sees members of the public run 5k around MediaCityUK to the music of Beethoven ’ s Fifth Symphony - performed live by the BBC Philharmonic .
Football legend , Rio , said : `` Over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s much more to sport than winning trophies ; there ’ s a lot to gain personally from taking part .
`` Sport has this amazing ability to bring people together and tackle really important issues like mental health stigma , which I ’ m really passionate about .
Sport gives you something to focus your energy on , and speaking from my own experiences off the pitch , it ’ s positively impacted my family ’ s lives when going through some hard times . ''
`` Sport Relief brings all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity does – with a sense of fun and humour , which we all need a bit more of . ''
He added : `` I am proud to be part of this year ’ s campaign and I ’ m looking forward to seeing some of the work donations support , to hopefully bring more attention to topics , like mental health , that we really need to keep talking about publicly . ''
Since Sport Relief 2019 , some of the money raised has help support 54 organisations in the north @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sport to raise money and change lives , with donations spent on tackling major issues including mental health , domestic abuse , homelessness and child poverty .
More names in showbiz will be announced soon , with a whole host of stars and special programming lined up across BBC TV and Radio .

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Sport Relief has revealed the first few celebrities who will be taking part in challenges for this year's event to raise thousands of pounds.
Stars include Rio and Kate Ferdinand, Ellie Simmonds, Harry Kane, Jessica Ennis-Hill, and Max Whitlock, who will get their kit on to launch the charity event.
While Gary Lineker and Paddy McGuinness will return to screens as presenters of the BBC One night of Sport Relief entertainment on Friday, March 13.
BBC Radio 1’s Nick Grimshaw has been named as the first of eight celebrities that will tackle a four-day triathlon challenge on a frozen lake in Mongolia in a brand new documentary for BBC One.
The event organisers have also confirmed that British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith has designed an exclusive tote bag to raise funds with Sainsbury’s.
And newsreader Sophie Raworth will take on BBC Radio 3's Beat Beethoven challenge, which sees members of the public run 5k around MediaCityUK to the music of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony - performed live by the BBC Philharmonic.
Football legend, Rio, said: "Over the years I’ve learnt that there’s much more to sport than winning trophies; there’s a lot to gain personally from taking part.
"Sport has this amazing ability to bring people together and tackle really important issues like mental health stigma, which I’m really passionate about. Sport gives you something to focus your energy on, and speaking from my own experiences off the pitch, it’s positively impacted my family’s lives when going through some hard times."
(Image: Kate Ferdinand Instagram)
"Sport Relief brings all this together in a way no other charity does – with a sense of fun and humour, which we all need a bit more of."
He added: "I am proud to be part of this year’s campaign and I’m looking forward to seeing some of the work donations support, to hopefully bring more attention to topics, like mental health, that we really need to keep talking about publicly."
Since Sport Relief 2019, some of the money raised has help support 54 organisations in the north west.
The charity channels the power of sport to raise money and change lives, with donations spent on tackling major issues including mental health, domestic abuse, homelessness and child poverty.
More names in showbiz will be announced soon, with a whole host of stars and special programming lined up across BBC TV and Radio.
Stay tuned!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Review: Bombay Bicycle Club at O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Bombay Bicycle Club are back with a vengeance after a six year hiatus , for an almost completely sold-out UK tour .
Calling this a 'reunion tour ' seems a stretch - I 've gone longer without seeing some family members - but the group certainly seem keen to hammer home their return to the stage .
`` We 've been gone for quite a while , '' says lead singer Jack Steadman to the packed O2 Victoria Warehouse .
`` Thank you for sticking with us .
It 's good to be back . ''
But then , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debut album I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose only turned 10 last year .
It 's a fact that 's easy to forget when they seemed to always be there in the background of your young adult years , a happy soundtrack of reliable indie music that also included The Maccabees , Foals , Vampire Weekend , Two Door Cinema Club .
The average age of the audience sits firmly around the late-twenties , early-thirties mark - a few thousand people who bopped along to the likes of Cancel On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This instead of dealing with university dissertations .
The atmosphere at the huge warehouse venue is tingling with that same cautious rebellion again now , a decade later .
The crowd knock back pints , dance freely , laugh , hug , form very polite mosh pits , and all on a Monday night .
Bombay Bicycle Club 's latest album Everything Else Has Gone Wrong - a pleasant but forgettable record - works so much better in a live setting than it does through a pair of headphones .
It 's brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , by flashing lights , by the competence of Steadman 's unmistakable vocals .
They open with Eat , Sleep , Wake ( Nothing But You ) , and despite the album being only a couple of weeks old , the words are pelted back at them by a crowd that 's clearly done its homework .
Other new tracks are n't received quite as well .
The repetitiveness of I Worry About You does n't hold attention spans for long , and I Can Hardly Speak is just a bit ... annoying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you can put your pitchforks down ) .
Thankfully , there 's plenty of back catalogue material for them to go at , and it 's a cleverly-designed set list that weaves through the last decade .
Your Eyes reaches its peak in a cataclysmic assault of crashing cymbals , and green and red lights , like that hyperactive setting on your Christmas tree lights that only an unhinged person would choose .
Then things quickly mellow out into the sublime Lights Out , Words Gone , a lazy meander of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Lucy Rose - support act Liz Lawrence is more than capable of stepping up to the plate .
Once the deliberately clunky piano intro of Shuffle kicks in , there 's no stopping the crowd - it 's a writhing mass of bodies dancing and the band never sounds better .
There 's only one way to hit the correct note in the chorus of Luna , and that 's the belt it out at the top of your lungs - so everyone does .
We sound like a bunch of cats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 're happy

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Bombay Bicycle Club are back with a vengeance after a six year hiatus, for an almost completely sold-out UK tour.
Calling this a 'reunion tour' seems a stretch - I've gone longer without seeing some family members - but the group certainly seem keen to hammer home their return to the stage.
"We've been gone for quite a while," says lead singer Jack Steadman to the packed O2 Victoria Warehouse. "Thank you for sticking with us. It's good to be back."
But then, they are a relatively young band - their debut album I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose only turned 10 last year.
It's a fact that's easy to forget when they seemed to always be there in the background of your young adult years, a happy soundtrack of reliable indie music that also included The Maccabees, Foals, Vampire Weekend, Two Door Cinema Club.
(Image: Publicity picture)
The average age of the audience sits firmly around the late-twenties, early-thirties mark - a few thousand people who bopped along to the likes of Cancel On Me, Evening/Morning, and Always Like This instead of dealing with university dissertations.
The atmosphere at the huge warehouse venue is tingling with that same cautious rebellion again now, a decade later.
The crowd knock back pints, dance freely, laugh, hug, form very polite mosh pits, and all on a Monday night.
Bombay Bicycle Club's latest album Everything Else Has Gone Wrong - a pleasant but forgettable record - works so much better in a live setting than it does through a pair of headphones.
It's brought to life by a live brass section, by flashing lights, by the competence of Steadman's unmistakable vocals.
They open with Eat, Sleep, Wake (Nothing But You), and despite the album being only a couple of weeks old, the words are pelted back at them by a crowd that's clearly done its homework.
Other new tracks aren't received quite as well. The repetitiveness of I Worry About You doesn't hold attention spans for long, and I Can Hardly Speak is just a bit... annoying. (That's my personal opinion, you can put your pitchforks down).
Thankfully, there's plenty of back catalogue material for them to go at, and it's a cleverly-designed set list that weaves through the last decade.
Your Eyes reaches its peak in a cataclysmic assault of crashing cymbals, and green and red lights, like that hyperactive setting on your Christmas tree lights that only an unhinged person would choose.
Then things quickly mellow out into the sublime Lights Out, Words Gone, a lazy meander of a single that originally featured the ethereal vocals of Lucy Rose - support act Liz Lawrence is more than capable of stepping up to the plate.
Once the deliberately clunky piano intro of Shuffle kicks in, there's no stopping the crowd - it's a writhing mass of bodies dancing and the band never sounds better.
There's only one way to hit the correct note in the chorus of Luna, and that's the belt it out at the top of your lungs - so everyone does.
We sound like a bunch of cats wailing at dawn, but damn, we're happy


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Students run inside college pleading for help after two teenage boys are stabbed... a manhunt is und

Students run inside college pleading for help after two teenage boys are stabbed... a manhunt is underway

Two teenagers have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a double stabbing outside a college .
Students reportedly ran inside a Widnes College pleading for help following the attack on Monday ( February 3 ) afternoon .
Emergency services were called to Riverside College shortly before 3pm .
Two 16-year-olds are being treated for their injuries at Aintree Hospital in Liverpool .
Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening .
Eyewitnesses described seeing youths from two 'rival gangs ' fighting in the area shortly before the stabbing , the Liverpool Echo reports .
It is believed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ college for help after the assault , which took place near a busy main road .
A hunt for the attacker has been launched by police .
They say they do not believe there to be a threat to the wider public .
According to students , it was a large 'gang fight ' in the campus car park .
A shopkeeper who witnessed the attack told the Liverpool Echo : '' Two youths from rival gangs were fighting watched by a crowd of about 15 others . ''
Detective Inspector Ian Whiley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LPU ) , said : “ We are determined to establish exactly what has happened and who was responsible .
“ We are in the very early stages of our investigation into the incident and enquiries are ongoing .
“ As part of our enquiries we want to speak to anyone who was in the Kingsway area around the time of the incident and believes they may have witnessed something that may be relevant to our investigation .
“ Perhaps you saw what happened or the people involved .
“ We believe that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you were driving along Kingsway and saw , or have dashcam footage of , anything that may help our investigation please contact the team here at Widnes Police Station .
“ The same goes for anyone who believes they may know the identities of people involved in the altercation.
” Widnes LPU Inspector Catherine Pritchard added : “ I would like to reassure residents , who will understandably be concerned about what has happened , that this appears to be an isolated incident and there is not believed to be any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Additional patrols remain in the area to provide reassurance and anyone with any concerns is asked to speak to an officer.
” No arrests have been made .
Thalia Bell , Deputy Principal of Riverside College said : `` An incident occurred this afternoon in Widnes in which College students were assaulted .
`` We are pleased the students returned to the College to seek help and support .
`` Their injuries are not life threatening and their next of kin have been informed .
`` We are also thankful to the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are currently supporting the police with their enquiries .
`` The College is operating as normal . ''
Anyone with any information is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 627919 .

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Two teenagers have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a double stabbing outside a college.
Students reportedly ran inside a Widnes College pleading for help following the attack on Monday (February 3) afternoon.
Emergency services were called to Riverside College shortly before 3pm.
Two 16-year-olds are being treated for their injuries at Aintree Hospital in Liverpool.
Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Eyewitnesses described seeing youths from two 'rival gangs' fighting in the area shortly before the stabbing, the Liverpool Echo reports.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
It is believed a number of students ran back into the college for help after the assault, which took place near a busy main road.
A hunt for the attacker has been launched by police.
They say they do not believe there to be a threat to the wider public.
According to students, it was a large 'gang fight' in the campus car park.
A shopkeeper who witnessed the attack told the Liverpool Echo:"Two youths from rival gangs were fighting watched by a crowd of about 15 others."
Detective Inspector Ian Whiley, of Widnes Local Policing Unit (LPU), said: “We are determined to establish exactly what has happened and who was responsible.
“We are in the very early stages of our investigation into the incident and enquiries are ongoing.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
“As part of our enquiries we want to speak to anyone who was in the Kingsway area around the time of the incident and believes they may have witnessed something that may be relevant to our investigation.
“Perhaps you saw what happened or the people involved.
“We believe that passing motorists may have witnessed the incident. If you were driving along Kingsway and saw, or have dashcam footage of, anything that may help our investigation please contact the team here at Widnes Police Station.
“The same goes for anyone who believes they may know the identities of people involved in the altercation.”
Widnes LPU Inspector Catherine Pritchard added: “I would like to reassure residents, who will understandably be concerned about what has happened, that this appears to be an isolated incident and there is not believed to be any risk to the wider community.
“Additional patrols remain in the area to provide reassurance and anyone with any concerns is asked to speak to an officer.”
No arrests have been made.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Thalia Bell, Deputy Principal of Riverside College said: " An incident occurred this afternoon in Widnes in which College students were assaulted.
"We are pleased the students returned to the College to seek help and support.
"Their injuries are not life threatening and their next of kin have been informed.
"We are also thankful to the police and ambulance for their assistance. We are currently supporting the police with their enquiries.
"The College is operating as normal."
Anyone with any information is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 627919.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Ryanair 'flight from hell' as four passengers collapse mid-air

A man who collapsed on a Ryanair flight has spoken of the mid-air 'panic ' as four passengers were struck down on the aircraft .
Holidaymakers returning to Edinburgh from Hungary on Sunday night fell ill as the plane began to encounter issues , reports the Mirror .
Shaun Pinkerton , 27 , described how an alarm had sounded while the flight was boarding , but the flight took off on schedule at 9.50pm .
An hour into the flight , a 17-year-old girl collapsed and needed resuscitation with oxygen , Mr Pinkerton claimed .
Then a second and third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He claimed there had not been enough oxygen available - but Ryanair insisted there was no fault with the aircraft .
He told the Scottish Sun it was `` like something out of a movie '' .
He said : `` There were people standing in the aisles '' , ( helping the passengers ) and `` they had huge oxygen tanks out .
`` I was knocked out and needed an oxygen mask .
`` Then I went into shock and was total shaking . ''
He said the flight was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out the tanks of oxygen to help the affected passengers at the front and centre of the plane .
Mr Pinkerton , a garage manager from Edinburgh , had been on a four-day break with pals before the flight drama .
He said he is scared of setting foot on a plane again , despite having trips to Poland and Madrid booked in coming months .
`` I 'm a young guy , I fly all the time and I 'm always fine , '' he said .
`` There was something seriously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worrying there was n't enough oxygen . ''
A spokesperson for Ryanair told the Independent : `` The crew of this flight from Budapest to Edinburgh called ahead to request medical assistance on landing after two customers became ill onboard .
`` The aircraft landed normally and these customers were met by medics for further treatment . ''
The spokesperson emphasised there had been no fault with the aircraft .
Edinburgh Airport said an emergency first aid request had been made by the flight crew and medics were waiting for the plane when @ @ @

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A man who collapsed on a Ryanair flight has spoken of the mid-air 'panic' as four passengers were struck down on the aircraft.
Holidaymakers returning to Edinburgh from Hungary on Sunday night fell ill as the plane began to encounter issues, reports the Mirror.
Shaun Pinkerton, 27, described how an alarm had sounded while the flight was boarding, but the flight took off on schedule at 9.50pm.
An hour into the flight, a 17-year-old girl collapsed and needed resuscitation with oxygen, Mr Pinkerton claimed.
Then a second and third person fainted, followed by Mr Pinkerton.
He claimed there had not been enough oxygen available - but Ryanair insisted there was no fault with the aircraft.
He told the Scottish Sun it was "like something out of a movie".
He said: "There were people standing in the aisles", (helping the passengers) and "they had huge oxygen tanks out.
"I was knocked out and needed an oxygen mask.
"Then I went into shock and was total shaking."
He said the flight was not diverted.
Instead, crew wheeled out the tanks of oxygen to help the affected passengers at the front and centre of the plane.
Mr Pinkerton, a garage manager from Edinburgh, had been on a four-day break with pals before the flight drama.
(Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire)
He said he is scared of setting foot on a plane again, despite having trips to Poland and Madrid booked in coming months.
"I'm a young guy, I fly all the time and I'm always fine," he said. "There was something seriously wrong with the flight, folk were worrying there wasn't enough oxygen."
A spokesperson for Ryanair told the Independent: "The crew of this flight from Budapest to Edinburgh called ahead to request medical assistance on landing after two customers became ill onboard.
"The aircraft landed normally and these customers were met by medics for further treatment."
The spokesperson emphasised there had been no fault with the aircraft.
Edinburgh Airport said an emergency first aid request had been made by the flight crew and medics were waiting for the plane when it landed.
The Mirror contacted Ryanair for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Eidur Gudjohnsen slams Manchester United recruitment with Odion Ighalo claim

Eidur Gudjohnsen believes Manchester United 's move for Odion Ighalo is proof they can no longer attract the best strikers in the world .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side agreed a move for the Nigerian forward on transfer deadline day as they look to fill the gap left by the injured Marcus Rashford .
The 30-year-old , who has been playing for Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua , arrived in Manchester over the weekend after Premier League rivals Spurs made a late bid for the forward .
Ighalo is expected to be involved when United travel for a warm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in line to make his debut against Gudjohnsen 's former side Chelsea on Monday 17 February .
United caught plenty of people off guard with their deal to sign Ighalo and Gudjohnsen believes the transfer is proof the club can no longer attract the best players to move to Old Trafford .
`` It comes back to the time of the season of this [ Ighalo ] transfer as well .
I do n't think any of the best strikers are available , '' the former Chelsea forward told Sky Sports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best strikers are eager to join United anymore . ''
Fellow former Chelsea forward Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink also echoed these thoughts , suggesting United should have been ‘ throwing money ’ at Danny Ings instead .
“ He must be the luckiest man !
Going to China , being away from Europe nobody seeing him for 2 and a half years since he was at Watford and then getting a loan move at United , ” Hasselbaink said .
“ Wow .
That doesn ’ t happen !
It says how far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City and even Chelsea .
They have got a big job ahead .
“ They needed somebody in .
I think he was not their number one and I would be surprised if he was their number two or three as well .
“ He is getting an opportunity , and he will definitely get minutes , and we will see if he can do it .
”

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Eidur Gudjohnsen believes Manchester United's move for Odion Ighalo is proof they can no longer attract the best strikers in the world.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side agreed a move for the Nigerian forward on transfer deadline day as they look to fill the gap left by the injured Marcus Rashford.
The 30-year-old, who has been playing for Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua, arrived in Manchester over the weekend after Premier League rivals Spurs made a late bid for the forward.
Ighalo is expected to be involved when United travel for a warm weather training camp this weekend and could be in line to make his debut against Gudjohnsen's former side Chelsea on Monday 17 February.
United caught plenty of people off guard with their deal to sign Ighalo and Gudjohnsen believes the transfer is proof the club can no longer attract the best players to move to Old Trafford.
"It comes back to the time of the season of this [Ighalo] transfer as well. I don't think any of the best strikers are available," the former Chelsea forward told Sky Sports.
"I don't think any of the best strikers are eager to join United anymore."
Fellow former Chelsea forward Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink also echoed these thoughts, suggesting United should have been ‘throwing money’ at Danny Ings instead.
“He must be the luckiest man! Going to China, being away from Europe nobody seeing him for 2 and a half years since he was at Watford and then getting a loan move at United,” Hasselbaink said.
“Wow. That doesn’t happen! It says how far behind United are from Liverpool, Manchester City and even Chelsea. They have got a big job ahead.
“They needed somebody in. I think he was not their number one and I would be surprised if he was their number two or three as well.
“He is getting an opportunity, and he will definitely get minutes, and we will see if he can do it.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--'Disgusting' cleaning method reveals how dirty your washing machine really is

When you think of washing machines , the first thing that springs to mind is likely to be fresh clothes and bed sheets .
What you probably do n't think of , is grimy , smelly water .
You may be shocked to find , then , that your washing machine might not be quite as clean as you first thought , and could be harbouring a disgusting amount of grime .
Delightful .
Members of Facebook group Mums Who Clean have discovered just that , and have been sharing their findings on social media .
According to the Mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how they 've started to remove the build up of dirt and grime in their washing machines .
They started by popping a dishwasher tablet - any brand - into the machine and putting it on a hot cycle .
Within minutes , the machines were filled with dirty , brown water , that 's not exactly what you want from a machine designed to clean your clothes .
Some mums have even tried throwing up to four of the tablets in their machine 's , to really amp up the ante .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hack is brilliant .
A number of parents said they 'd seen the machine fill with dirt in just five minutes - no time at all .
One user said : `` Decided to try use dishwasher tablets to clean my washing machine - I am now mesmerised . ''
Another said she was now starting to see the shine of the drum too .
I 'll definitely be giving this one a go before I put my next load in to wash .

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When you think of washing machines, the first thing that springs to mind is likely to be fresh clothes and bed sheets.
What you probably don't think of, is grimy, smelly water. You may be shocked to find, then, that your washing machine might not be quite as clean as you first thought, and could be harbouring a disgusting amount of grime. Delightful.
Members of Facebook group Mums Who Clean have discovered just that, and have been sharing their findings on social media.
According to the Mirror, the mums have started to share how they've started to remove the build up of dirt and grime in their washing machines.
They started by popping a dishwasher tablet - any brand - into the machine and putting it on a hot cycle.
(Image: Facebook/mumswhoclean)
Within minutes, the machines were filled with dirty, brown water, that's not exactly what you want from a machine designed to clean your clothes.
Some mums have even tried throwing up to four of the tablets in their machine's, to really amp up the ante.
While the results were disgusting, the hack is brilliant.
A number of parents said they'd seen the machine fill with dirt in just five minutes - no time at all.
One user said: "Decided to try use dishwasher tablets to clean my washing machine - I am now mesmerised."
Another said she was now starting to see the shine of the drum too.
I'll definitely be giving this one a go before I put my next load in to wash.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Thug jailed for string of robberies against lone women - he snatched a cancer patient's bag as she m

Thug jailed for string of robberies against lone women - he snatched a cancer patient's bag as she made her way to hospital

A man has been jailed for a string of violent robberies against lone women .
Lee Walsh , 40 , targeted eight women across Rochdale and Bury , by attacking them before making off with their handbags .
During one robbery , a 69-year-old woman was mugged as she made her way to hospital for cancer treatment in Bury .
The woman was walking along East Street when Walsh snatched her bag , containing personal items and her cancer medication .
He then ran off to a waiting VW Gold and passed the bag to his accomplice , Marie Ellis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 58-year-old woman was threatened at knifepoint at her workplace in Wardleworth , Rochdale .
The woman had left some bags on the front porch as she went back to her car .
On returning to the building she saw Walsh picking up her bags and pleaded with him to leave them .
Walsh then pulled out a knife , which he pointed towards her before fleeing with the bags .
Another woman , aged 52 , was pushed to the floor as she had her handbag stolen by Walsh on High Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place between Friday 17 May , 2019 and Wednesday 29 May , 2019 .
At Minshull Street Crown Court , Walsh , of George Street , Rochdale , was jailed for nine years .
He pleaded guilty to six counts of robbery and one count of theft .
Marie Ellis , of Peel Lodge , was previously sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after admitting one count of robbery and four counts of handling stolen goods .
Detective Inspector Andy Naismith , of GMP ’ s Bury division , said : `` There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Greater Manchester .
`` These cowardly offenders thought they were above the law , stealing from their victims in an aggressive and threatening manner .
`` I hope this sentencing can give their victims the closure they need after their terrifying ordeals .
`` This stretch behind bars should give both these offenders the time they need to reflect on their appalling actions and the horrible way in which they treated innocent members of the public . ''
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A man has been jailed for a string of violent robberies against lone women.
Lee Walsh, 40, targeted eight women across Rochdale and Bury, by attacking them before making off with their handbags.
During one robbery, a 69-year-old woman was mugged as she made her way to hospital for cancer treatment in Bury.
The woman was walking along East Street when Walsh snatched her bag, containing personal items and her cancer medication.
He then ran off to a waiting VW Gold and passed the bag to his accomplice, Marie Ellis, 35.
(Image: GMP)
On another occasion, a 58-year-old woman was threatened at knifepoint at her workplace in Wardleworth, Rochdale.
The woman had left some bags on the front porch as she went back to her car.
On returning to the building she saw Walsh picking up her bags and pleaded with him to leave them.
Walsh then pulled out a knife, which he pointed towards her before fleeing with the bags.
Another woman, aged 52, was pushed to the floor as she had her handbag stolen by Walsh on High Street, near Walshaw.
The robberies took place between Friday 17 May, 2019 and Wednesday 29 May, 2019.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
At Minshull Street Crown Court, Walsh, of George Street, Rochdale, was jailed for nine years.
He pleaded guilty to six counts of robbery and one count of theft.
Marie Ellis, of Peel Lodge, was previously sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after admitting one count of robbery and four counts of handling stolen goods.
Detective Inspector Andy Naismith, of GMP’s Bury division, said: "There is no place for behaviour like this in Greater Manchester.
"These cowardly offenders thought they were above the law, stealing from their victims in an aggressive and threatening manner.
"I hope this sentencing can give their victims the closure they need after their terrifying ordeals.
"This stretch behind bars should give both these offenders the time they need to reflect on their appalling actions and the horrible way in which they treated innocent members of the public."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Corrie's Alison King addresses Mikey North snog rumours after admitting she had ‘too much to drink'

Corrie's Alison King addresses Mikey North snog rumours after admitting she had ‘too much to drink' at NTAs

Alison King has admitted that she hit the bottle a little too hard at the National Television Awards last week .
The Coronation Street actress , who plays Carla Connor , was spotted leaving the bash early and she has since admitted she had ‘ too much to drink ’ .
But Alison , 46 , has categorically denied kissing her ITV soap colleague Mikey North at the ceremony and has spoken out for the first time since the rumours surfaced .
According to the Daily Star , the actress said : “ I would like to take this opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obvious to see that regrettably I did have too much to drink at the National TV Awards , and chose to leave the event early , I did not kiss my co star Mikey North as has been reported.
” Married Mikey , who is best known for playing Gary Windass on the cobbles , also hit out at the `` ludicrous '' rumours , adding that they caused his family a “ great deal of distress ” .
He told OK !
magazine : `` I would like to make one thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-star Alison King during the recent National Television Awards .
It is beyond ludicrous to suggest that I would or that I did .
`` The grainy recording shows me simply speaking into her ear at what was a noisy public event .
This report has caused me and my family a great deal of distress .
`` I have an amazing wife who I adore and , as incredibly supportive as she is , it is unacceptable that she should have to deal with people seeing this kind of baseless gossip on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Mikey also revealed he had lodged a complaint with the Independent Press Standards Organisation .
Mikey has spoken at length in the past about his love for his wife .
He told Closer magazine in 2015 : `` Rachael is the best thing that has ever happened to me – and I do n't mind telling everybody !
She ’ s changed my life for the better . ''
Alison and her fella IT consultant David Stuckley announced their engagement in September 2019 .
She told OK !
magazine : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we do n't ever need to get married , to , 'Oh , we really want to get married ! '
''

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Alison King has admitted that she hit the bottle a little too hard at the National Television Awards last week.
The Coronation Street actress, who plays Carla Connor, was spotted leaving the bash early and she has since admitted she had ‘too much to drink’.
But Alison, 46, has categorically denied kissing her ITV soap colleague Mikey North at the ceremony and has spoken out for the first time since the rumours surfaced.
(Image: PA)
According to the Daily Star, the actress said: “I would like to take this opportunity to say that, whilst it was obvious to see that regrettably I did have too much to drink at the National TV Awards, and chose to leave the event early, I did not kiss my co star Mikey North as has been reported.”
Married Mikey, who is best known for playing Gary Windass on the cobbles, also hit out at the "ludicrous" rumours, adding that they caused his family a “great deal of distress”.
He told OK! magazine: "I would like to make one thing clear: I did not kiss my co-star Alison King during the recent National Television Awards. It is beyond ludicrous to suggest that I would or that I did.
(Image: Getty Images)
"The grainy recording shows me simply speaking into her ear at what was a noisy public event. This report has caused me and my family a great deal of distress.
"I have an amazing wife who I adore and, as incredibly supportive as she is, it is unacceptable that she should have to deal with people seeing this kind of baseless gossip on the front page of a newspaper."
Mikey also revealed he had lodged a complaint with the Independent Press Standards Organisation.
Mikey has spoken at length in the past about his love for his wife.
(Image: ITV)
He told Closer magazine in 2015: "Rachael is the best thing that has ever happened to me – and I don't mind telling everybody! She’s changed my life for the better."
Alison and her fella IT consultant David Stuckley announced their engagement in September 2019.
She told OK! magazine: "I think we both went from: 'No, we don't ever need to get married, to, 'Oh, we really want to get married!'"