themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-21--Teen with learning difficulties hit by taxi then has bike stolen by driver

A teenage boy with learning difficulties had his bike stolen after being involved in a collision in Salford .
James Barrell , 15 , was cycling along Langworthy Road when he was hit by a silver Ford Mondeo taxi on Sunday night ( July 19 ) .
The driver demanded the Buile Hill Academy pupil hand over his mountain bike as compensation for the damage caused to his wing mirror .
Frantic and refusing to hand over his bike , the driver snatched it from his grasp , pushing James and his friend over in the process .
The taxi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boot of his vehicle and drove away .
James , who has ADHD , dyscalculia and Irlen Syndrome , was left with a badly-sprained hand and lumps and bruises to his shins following the incident .
His mother , Amanda Barrell , from Pendlebury , says her son now feels uncertain about leaving the house alone .
The 45-year-old , who works as a counsellor , said : “ It ’ s such a shame because he had come such a long way in his development and was becoming more independent .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to process situations .
This has sadly made him feel really anxious and uncertain about being out alone in society .
“ It was just the feeling of helplessness – I wanted to be there immediately .
I seriously thought he was going to get beaten up .
“ When he ’ s put on the spot , he can ’ t think .
He ’ s just not been able to process what was going on , how to deal with it or what to say .
“ He had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football training and with his learning difficulties it ’ s a really important thing to keep his social and communication skills going .
“ It 's even made me feel really bad as a mum as I had n't realised how much lockdown had affected his ability to deal with situations.
” Ms Barrell said her son had been shocked at the taxi driver ’ s reaction following the incident .
She added : “ James did say to me though when the man got out of the car that he was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He expected that the driver would begin the conversation with ‘ are you ok ?
’ but the driver began with ‘ how we paying for this then , am I taking your bike yeah ?
’ ’ .
A spokesman for GMP confirmed no arrests have been made and enquiries into the incident are ongoing .
A spokesman for the force said : “ At around 11pm on Sunday 19 July 2020 , police received a report of a robbery on Langworthy Road , Salford .
“ Enquiries have established that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a friend when he was involved in a collision with a silver Ford Mondeo taxi .
“ Following the collision , the taxi driver demanded that the boy hand over his bicycle as compensation for the damage caused to his wing mirror .
“ The boy refused to hand over the bicycle , so the taxi driver grabbed the bicycle from the boy , pushing him and his friend in the process before putting it in his car and driving away .
“ The boy suffered minor injuries which did not require @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been made and enquiries remain ongoing.
” Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 1319 quoting incident number 3575 of 19/07/2020 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A teenage boy with learning difficulties had his bike stolen after being involved in a collision in Salford.
James Barrell, 15, was cycling along Langworthy Road when he was hit by a silver Ford Mondeo taxi on Sunday night (July 19).
The driver demanded the Buile Hill Academy pupil hand over his mountain bike as compensation for the damage caused to his wing mirror.
Frantic and refusing to hand over his bike, the driver snatched it from his grasp, pushing James and his friend over in the process.
The taxi driver then put the bike in the boot of his vehicle and drove away.
James, who has ADHD, dyscalculia and Irlen Syndrome, was left with a badly-sprained hand and lumps and bruises to his shins following the incident.
His mother, Amanda Barrell, from Pendlebury, says her son now feels uncertain about leaving the house alone.
The 45-year-old, who works as a counsellor, said: “It’s such a shame because he had come such a long way in his development and was becoming more independent.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“ADHD can make it really hard for him to process situations. This has sadly made him feel really anxious and uncertain about being out alone in society.
“It was just the feeling of helplessness – I wanted to be there immediately. I seriously thought he was going to get beaten up.
“When he’s put on the spot, he can’t think. He’s just not been able to process what was going on, how to deal with it or what to say.
“He had been so looking forward to getting back to football training and with his learning difficulties it’s a really important thing to keep his social and communication skills going.
“It's even made me feel really bad as a mum as I hadn't realised how much lockdown had affected his ability to deal with situations.”
Ms Barrell said her son had been shocked at the taxi driver’s reaction following the incident.
She added: “James did say to me though when the man got out of the car that he wasn't expecting the reaction he got.
“He expected that the driver would begin the conversation with ‘are you ok?’ but the driver began with ‘how we paying for this then, am I taking your bike yeah?’’.
A spokesman for GMP confirmed no arrests have been made and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
A spokesman for the force said: “At around 11pm on Sunday 19 July 2020, police received a report of a robbery on Langworthy Road, Salford.
“Enquiries have established that a 15-year-old boy was cycling down Langworthy Road with a friend when he was involved in a collision with a silver Ford Mondeo taxi.
“Following the collision, the taxi driver demanded that the boy hand over his bicycle as compensation for the damage caused to his wing mirror.
“The boy refused to hand over the bicycle, so the taxi driver grabbed the bicycle from the boy, pushing him and his friend in the process before putting it in his car and driving away.
“The boy suffered minor injuries which did not require hospital treatment.
“No arrests have been made and enquiries remain ongoing.”
Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 1319 quoting incident number 3575 of 19/07/2020.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-21--Care home staff overlooked in Government pay rise

Care home staff have been described as 'ghosts ' in the fight against Covid as their exclusion from a pay rise becomes the latest Government snub .
Doctors , teachers and police officers are among those who will benefit from the above-inflation pay boost announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak .
More than 300 NHS workers have died in England alone after contracting Covid-19 , while teachers and police officers have also ploughed on through the pandemic and there 's no doubt the rise - 3.1 per cent for teachers and 2.8pc for doctors - is richly deserved .
But it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with issues like PPE shortages , an horrific death toll and an initial lack of clear Government guidance have in many ways borne the brunt of the crisis - have been forgotten .
It 's not straighforward ; because social care workers are largely employed by private sector providers , their pay is set independently of central government and local authorities work with care providers to decide on fair pay rates based on market conditions .
And with the soaring cost of PPE plus a decline in clients amid the crisis , care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to foot the bill to up pay .
Many in the sector believe more financial support should ideally come from local government - a tall order following decades of austerity exacerbated by the current crisis .
And this would require a total overhaul of the system - highly unlikely to take place in the throws of a pandemic .
But it 's not clear if Mr Sunak considered a more deliverable solution .
The Labour Government in Wales , for example , is giving all care staff a £500 bonus to thank them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andy Burnham , Greater Manchester mayor , believes the snub is unacceptable - and argues carers ' pay should be regulated to 'at least minimum wage ' , or £9.30 an hour .
He said : `` Our care workers have risked their lives going into work every day during the pandemic and we rightly clapped for them .
`` It ’ s therefore a slap in the face for them to be ignored when others are getting pay rises and to hear a Government Minister say that social care will continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Caring for other people ’ s parents and relatives should be seen as the highest calling , not the lowest .
Now is the time for our care workers to be properly recognised and rewarded .
That means at least a real living wage for all care workers in England and put on an equal footing with NHS staff . ''
Rachel Hind owns two care homes in Trafford - Faversham House and Brookfield Nursing Home .
New starters are paid minimum wage but Rachel hands out pay rises based on experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same or more than NHS nurses .
She is angry that the Chancellor 's statement overlooked care homes - yet another oversight in what feels like a series of blows throughout the pandemic so far .
She said : `` What have carers had ?
For a few weeks a bit of a clap .
Everything has been very poorly thought out .
Care home staff , particularly those who are not qualified nurses , are a bit like ghosts .
`` They are on the front line but with absolutely no Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our staff have n't had time off for months .
They are all dead on their feet .
Some of them are doing that for £8.72 an hour . ''
She says local government funding is not enough to cover the cost of care and they have to charge more to pay staff more , adding : `` Central government need to ringfence money for local government to cascade through the private sector .
Those care homes would then be able to give staff a signficant pay rise and make them feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement , she added : `` I do think the Government pay rise should include care home staff .
This is a good will gesture and I agree it 's good to give the rises to those he is giving them to but there 's still a lot of inequality between the NHS and the private sector .
`` As the owner of two small nursing homes I choose to pay staff above the minimum wage .
But if I want to pay them their worth and make them feel valued and respected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay a lot more than minimum wage . ''
Rachel said healthcare support workers - those who are not trained as nurses - are treated with 'inequality ' , adding : `` They work just as hard as the NHS care assistants but are undervalued and overlooked in the community . ''
Rachel said Mr Sunak had 'ignored ' the private sector once again , adding : `` From a small nursing home owner point of view , I do n't want the money for profit or for me .
It would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially after this crisis .
`` There 's nothing in the pot to give our staff a pay rise because of loss of clients , cost of PPE and loss of revenue over the last five or six months .
`` Everybody is working with an overdraft , there are no pockets of cash . ''
Not everyone agrees with Rachel .
Margaret Lowe , owner of Bank House Nursing Home in Bury which weathered a COVID-19 outbreak 10 weeks ago - suspected to have started with a resident released from hospital and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents - says care workers should be accepting of their lot when it comes to salary .
She added : `` I 've always said carers deserve more pay - but carers come into the job knowing how much they are getting paid .
`` I 've been a carer a long time and when I come into a home I know what the wages are and you just get on with it .
`` I think dealing with the pandemic has been part of the job .
It 's part of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's what I 'll do .
`` I 've always said carers deserve more pay , but it 's one of those things .
I 'm looking from a business point of view as well .
`` The minimum wage keeps going up , Pensions keep going up .
Carers are getting a fair chunk of money now .
When you look at it , it 's not minimum wage really .
`` I wo n't be giving my staff a pay rise - what they are doing is part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Worsley and Eccles South and Member of the Health and Social Care Select Committee , called on the Government to 'stop hiding behind excuses ' when it comes to carers ' wages .
She added : `` Over recent months care staff have been on the front line of fighting Covid-19 , making personal sacrifices and putting themselves at risk to support older and disabled people through the crisis .
`` Care staff are often paid little more than minimum wage .
Despite this , they have been working around the clock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Nurses and other public sector workers are rightly being rewarded for their work in recent months , but the exclusion of care workers is letting down hundreds of thousands of people . ''
Calling for carers to receive a £500 bonus like their counterparts in Wales , she added : `` The Government have clapped for our carers and now is the time for them to back this up with actions and give care staff the recognition and pay they deserve . ''
Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by action ' to ensure the long term sustainability of the adult care sector .
The Manchester Evening News asked the Department for Health and Social Care for comment .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` These past few months have been an incredibly challenging time for our NHS , and the resolve , professionalism and dedication of staff has been on show throughout .
`` We are able to accept the recommendations of the independent pay review body for dentists and doctors .
`` I am committed to supporting the entire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recruitment and retention and delivering 50,000 more nurses and 6,000 more doctors in general practice . ''
In response to why social care workers are not getting pay rises , a spokesman said as background : `` We are immensely grateful to all our social care workers , they have worked incredibly hard to ensure the wellbeing of those in receipt of care in this public health crisis .
`` Pay for social care workers is set independently of central government as the vast majority of care workers are employed by private sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Local Authorities work with care providers to determine a fair rate of pay based on local market conditions . ''

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Care home staff have been described as 'ghosts' in the fight against Covid as their exclusion from a pay rise becomes the latest Government snub.
Doctors, teachers and police officers are among those who will benefit from the above-inflation pay boost announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
More than 300 NHS workers have died in England alone after contracting Covid-19, while teachers and police officers have also ploughed on through the pandemic and there's no doubt the rise - 3.1 per cent for teachers and 2.8pc for doctors - is richly deserved.
But it seems that once again carers - who with issues like PPE shortages, an horrific death toll and an initial lack of clear Government guidance have in many ways borne the brunt of the crisis - have been forgotten.
It's not straighforward; because social care workers are largely employed by private sector providers, their pay is set independently of central government and local authorities work with care providers to decide on fair pay rates based on market conditions.
And with the soaring cost of PPE plus a decline in clients amid the crisis, care home bosses say they can't afford to foot the bill to up pay.
Many in the sector believe more financial support should ideally come from local government - a tall order following decades of austerity exacerbated by the current crisis.
And this would require a total overhaul of the system - highly unlikely to take place in the throws of a pandemic.
But it's not clear if Mr Sunak considered a more deliverable solution. The Labour Government in Wales, for example, is giving all care staff a £500 bonus to thank them for their work during the pandemic.
Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, believes the snub is unacceptable - and argues carers' pay should be regulated to 'at least minimum wage', or £9.30 an hour.
He said: "Our care workers have risked their lives going into work every day during the pandemic and we rightly clapped for them.
"It’s therefore a slap in the face for them to be ignored when others are getting pay rises and to hear a Government Minister say that social care will continue to be treated as a minimum-wage occupation.
"Caring for other people’s parents and relatives should be seen as the highest calling, not the lowest. Now is the time for our care workers to be properly recognised and rewarded. That means at least a real living wage for all care workers in England and put on an equal footing with NHS staff."
(Image: M.E.N.)
Rachel Hind owns two care homes in Trafford - Faversham House and Brookfield Nursing Home.
New starters are paid minimum wage but Rachel hands out pay rises based on experience. She said nurses were paid the same or more than NHS nurses.
She is angry that the Chancellor's statement overlooked care homes - yet another oversight in what feels like a series of blows throughout the pandemic so far.
She said: "What have carers had? For a few weeks a bit of a clap. Everything has been very poorly thought out. Care home staff, particularly those who are not qualified nurses, are a bit like ghosts.
"They are on the front line but with absolutely no Government recognition throughout the crisis.
"Some of our staff haven't had time off for months. They are all dead on their feet. Some of them are doing that for £8.72 an hour."
She says local government funding is not enough to cover the cost of care and they have to charge more to pay staff more, adding: "Central government need to ringfence money for local government to cascade through the private sector. Those care homes would then be able to give staff a signficant pay rise and make them feel valued."
On the Chancellor's announcement, she added: "I do think the Government pay rise should include care home staff. This is a good will gesture and I agree it's good to give the rises to those he is giving them to but there's still a lot of inequality between the NHS and the private sector.
"As the owner of two small nursing homes I choose to pay staff above the minimum wage. But if I want to pay them their worth and make them feel valued and respected and retain staff in post I need to pay a lot more than minimum wage."
Rachel said healthcare support workers - those who are not trained as nurses - are treated with 'inequality', adding: "They work just as hard as the NHS care assistants but are undervalued and overlooked in the community."
Rachel said Mr Sunak had 'ignored' the private sector once again, adding: "From a small nursing home owner point of view, I don't want the money for profit or for me. It would be ploughed back into the staff, especially after this crisis.
"There's nothing in the pot to give our staff a pay rise because of loss of clients, cost of PPE and loss of revenue over the last five or six months.
"Everybody is working with an overdraft, there are no pockets of cash."
(Image: M.E.N.)
Not everyone agrees with Rachel.
Margaret Lowe, owner of Bank House Nursing Home in Bury which weathered a COVID-19 outbreak 10 weeks ago - suspected to have started with a resident released from hospital and sadly leading to the death of two residents - says care workers should be accepting of their lot when it comes to salary.
She added: "I've always said carers deserve more pay - but carers come into the job knowing how much they are getting paid.
"I've been a carer a long time and when I come into a home I know what the wages are and you just get on with it.
"I think dealing with the pandemic has been part of the job. It's part of my job to look after these residents and that's what I'll do.
"I've always said carers deserve more pay, but it's one of those things. I'm looking from a business point of view as well.
"The minimum wage keeps going up, Pensions keep going up. Carers are getting a fair chunk of money now. When you look at it, it's not minimum wage really.
"I won't be giving my staff a pay rise - what they are doing is part of the job."
Barbara Keeley, MP for Worsley and Eccles South and Member of the Health and Social Care Select Committee, called on the Government to 'stop hiding behind excuses' when it comes to carers' wages.
She added: "Over recent months care staff have been on the front line of fighting Covid-19, making personal sacrifices and putting themselves at risk to support older and disabled people through the crisis.
"Care staff are often paid little more than minimum wage. Despite this, they have been working around the clock to provide support to people who need it. Nurses and other public sector workers are rightly being rewarded for their work in recent months, but the exclusion of care workers is letting down hundreds of thousands of people."
Calling for carers to receive a £500 bonus like their counterparts in Wales, she added: "The Government have clapped for our carers and now is the time for them to back this up with actions and give care staff the recognition and pay they deserve."
Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green, called for 'lip service to be replaced by action' to ensure the long term sustainability of the adult care sector.
(Image: Getty Images)
The Manchester Evening News asked the Department for Health and Social Care for comment.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "These past few months have been an incredibly challenging time for our NHS, and the resolve, professionalism and dedication of staff has been on show throughout.
"We are able to accept the recommendations of the independent pay review body for dentists and doctors.
(Image: PA)
"I am committed to supporting the entire NHS and social care workforce through improved recruitment and retention and delivering 50,000 more nurses and 6,000 more doctors in general practice."
In response to why social care workers are not getting pay rises, a spokesman said as background: "We are immensely grateful to all our social care workers, they have worked incredibly hard to ensure the wellbeing of those in receipt of care in this public health crisis.
"Pay for social care workers is set independently of central government as the vast majority of care workers are employed by private sector providers, who ultimately set their pay. Local Authorities work with care providers to determine a fair rate of pay based on local market conditions."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-21--Thug assaulted officer because he was cold in the police station

A thug who 'terrorised ' his stepfather and attacked a police officer has been banned from contacting his mother .
Christopher Alton , 36 , launched an 'unprovoked ' attack on his stepfather at the home the victim shares with Alton 's mother in Salford .
His mother was not present at the time , but she and Alton 's stepfather asked for a restraining order against the defendant .
When Alton arrived at the property , his stepfather asked 'what do you want ? '
Alton punched him to the face , causing him to fall back .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The victim fled from the house , going to Alton 's mother 's workplace and staying there for about three hours because they were 'scared ' , Manchester Crown Court heard .
Alton damaged property at the house and took a mobile phone and house keys , which were later returned through the letterbox .
He stole a brooch belonging to his mother , which was also returned later .
The court heard at the time of the incident , on May 3 last year at about 6pm , Alton had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his father who lives nearby .
In statements read to the court , Alton 's mother said she no longer wishes to have contact with her son .
His stepfather said he suffered nightmares since the incident .
He sustained bruises to his face .
As Alton was waiting to be processed at Swinton police station following his arrest , at about 2am the following morning , he attacked a police officer after complaining that he was 'cold ' .
He became 'loud and aggressive ' and said he would kick officers in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When Alton threatened to harm himself , an officer decided to put him in handcuffs for his own safety , the court heard .
Alton then put one of the officers in a headlock , causing him to suffer cuts and bruises in the process .
Defending , Nick Clarke said Alton accepts he 'needs to keep away ' from the area , noting the defendant now lives in the North East .
He said Alton has previously been able to tackle a class A drug habit , and has a relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident was 'somewhat spontaneous ' , and that the defendant attended the house because he wanted to see his mother .
Sentencing , Judge Patrick Field QC told Alton : `` The attack on your stepfather was unprovoked , vicious and born of entrenched dislike and contempt for him .
`` You terrorised him to such an extent that he fled the house and did n't return for some hours , because both he and your mother were intimidated by you .
`` It is something of a sadness that the events of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ divided you from your mother , because both she and your stepfather want to be protected from you in the future . ''
Referencing Alton 's attack on the police officer , the judge added : `` They ( police officers ) should not expect to be assaulted by the likes of you .
Alton , of Holly Hill , Shildon , County Durham , spent about a year on an electronically monitored tag , half of which counted towards his sentence .
The judge said Alton would therefore likely be 'time served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have imposed .
After being told he would be subject to a further tag , Alton made an extraordinary outburst from the dock , saying the curfew was 'affecting my kids ' .
`` Do n't try my patience , '' Judge Field warned Alton , as he sentenced him to an 18 month community order .
The order includes a three month curfew from 7pm to 7am , and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days .
A restraining order preventing Alton from contacting his mother or stepfather was passed , to last @ @

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A thug who 'terrorised' his stepfather and attacked a police officer has been banned from contacting his mother.
Christopher Alton, 36, launched an 'unprovoked' attack on his stepfather at the home the victim shares with Alton's mother in Salford.
His mother was not present at the time, but she and Alton's stepfather asked for a restraining order against the defendant.
When Alton arrived at the property, his stepfather asked 'what do you want?'
Alton punched him to the face, causing him to fall back. He then put his hands around his throat.
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The victim fled from the house, going to Alton's mother's workplace and staying there for about three hours because they were 'scared', Manchester Crown Court heard.
Alton damaged property at the house and took a mobile phone and house keys, which were later returned through the letterbox.
He stole a brooch belonging to his mother, which was also returned later.
The court heard at the time of the incident, on May 3 last year at about 6pm, Alton had been in the area as he was visiting his father who lives nearby.
In statements read to the court, Alton's mother said she no longer wishes to have contact with her son.
His stepfather said he suffered nightmares since the incident. He sustained bruises to his face.
As Alton was waiting to be processed at Swinton police station following his arrest, at about 2am the following morning, he attacked a police officer after complaining that he was 'cold'.
He became 'loud and aggressive' and said he would kick officers in the face, prosecutor Harriet Tighe said.
"I don't give a f***," he said.
When Alton threatened to harm himself, an officer decided to put him in handcuffs for his own safety, the court heard.
Alton then put one of the officers in a headlock, causing him to suffer cuts and bruises in the process.
Defending, Nick Clarke said Alton accepts he 'needs to keep away' from the area, noting the defendant now lives in the North East.
He said Alton has previously been able to tackle a class A drug habit, and has a relationship and children.
Mr Clarke said the incident was 'somewhat spontaneous', and that the defendant attended the house because he wanted to see his mother.
Sentencing, Judge Patrick Field QC told Alton: "The attack on your stepfather was unprovoked, vicious and born of entrenched dislike and contempt for him.
"You terrorised him to such an extent that he fled the house and didn't return for some hours, because both he and your mother were intimidated by you.
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"It is something of a sadness that the events of May 3 and 4 might finally have divided you from your mother, because both she and your stepfather want to be protected from you in the future."
Referencing Alton's attack on the police officer, the judge added: "They (police officers) should not expect to be assaulted by the likes of you.
Alton, of Holly Hill, Shildon, County Durham, spent about a year on an electronically monitored tag, half of which counted towards his sentence.
The judge said Alton would therefore likely be 'time served' for any immediate jail term he could have imposed.
After being told he would be subject to a further tag, Alton made an extraordinary outburst from the dock, saying the curfew was 'affecting my kids'.
"Don't try my patience," Judge Field warned Alton, as he sentenced him to an 18 month community order.
The order includes a three month curfew from 7pm to 7am, and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days.
Alton admitted assault, theft and assaulting an emergency worker.
A restraining order preventing Alton from contacting his mother or stepfather was passed, to last indefinitely.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-21--Emotional tributes have been paid to a 'loving' teenage girl after her death

Emotional tributes have been paid to a 'loving ' teenage girl after her tragic death .
On July 13 , Evelin Chacko , 16 , was found dead in woodland near to the Royal Bolton Hospital where she had been staying .
Evelin 's family and friends have been left devastated in the wake of her death , saying that she was a 'happy , loving ' young woman who would 'stay in the mind of anyone who met her ' .
An inquest into her death was opened today ( July 21 ) at Bolton Coroner 's Court .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evelin had attempted to overdose on paracetamol , heard the court .
The Farnworth teenager had been admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital on July 2 and was due to be assessed by mental health medics when she left the ward 11 days later .
Police coroners officer Stefan Wilson told the hearing that Evelin left the hospital at around 2pm and was found hanged just over an hour later .
Mr Wilson said : `` It was declared that Evelin Chacko had passed away at the scene at 3.52pm . ''
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circumstances or third party involvement surrounding her death .
Evelin 's mother paid a heartbreaking tribute to her daughter , telling the Manchester Evening News : `` Evelin was an amazing girl .
She was really loving .
`` Anyone who knows her will say how happy and smiley she was . ''
Evelin was earning weekend spends by working at McDonald 's in Bolton .
But her real passion lay in travel , which she was studying at Bolton College .
`` She was studying travel and tourism at Bolton College and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' said the mother-of-two , who wished not to be named .
`` Evelin loved children too , she loved looking after children and being around them . ''
The family are still coming to terms with their loss , saying : `` We just ca n't believe that she 's not here anymore .
`` It has been really hard to come to terms with the fact that she 's no longer with us .
We miss her so much . ''
Evelin 's close friends are sharing their thoughts on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ College student said he had been left 'heartbroken ' by Evelin 's death after the pair became fast friends 18 months ago .
He told the M.E.N .
: `` Evelin was such a great friend , I loved her so much .
`` When she knew I was going through a hard time she checked up on me for two weeks straight - ringing me up , making me laugh , making sure I was okay .
`` I would have done everything I could to make sure she was okay too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what she was going through .
`` We all really miss her .
She was so kind .
I promise you , you couldn ’ t meet a more outstanding and kind-hearted girl like her . ''
`` It has broken my heart . ''
The inquest had been adjourned until September 8 , when it will be reviewed and a date for the full inquest will likely be set .

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Emotional tributes have been paid to a 'loving' teenage girl after her tragic death.
On July 13, Evelin Chacko, 16, was found dead in woodland near to the Royal Bolton Hospital where she had been staying.
Evelin's family and friends have been left devastated in the wake of her death, saying that she was a 'happy, loving' young woman who would 'stay in the mind of anyone who met her'.
An inquest into her death was opened today (July 21) at Bolton Coroner's Court.
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In the weeks before the discovery, Evelin had attempted to overdose on paracetamol, heard the court.
The Farnworth teenager had been admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital on July 2 and was due to be assessed by mental health medics when she left the ward 11 days later.
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Police coroners officer Stefan Wilson told the hearing that Evelin left the hospital at around 2pm and was found hanged just over an hour later.
Mr Wilson said: "It was declared that Evelin Chacko had passed away at the scene at 3.52pm."
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances or third party involvement surrounding her death.
Evelin's mother paid a heartbreaking tribute to her daughter, telling the Manchester Evening News : "Evelin was an amazing girl. She was really loving.
"Anyone who knows her will say how happy and smiley she was."
Evelin was earning weekend spends by working at McDonald's in Bolton. But her real passion lay in travel, which she was studying at Bolton College.
"She was studying travel and tourism at Bolton College and loved interacting with people through that," said the mother-of-two, who wished not to be named.
"Evelin loved children too, she loved looking after children and being around them."
The family are still coming to terms with their loss, saying: "We just can't believe that she's not here anymore.
"It has been really hard to come to terms with the fact that she's no longer with us. We miss her so much."
Evelin's close friends are sharing their thoughts on their loved one too.
Best friend Chloe Beaumont has been left devastated. She told the M.E.N.: "Evelin was more than a friend to me, she was like a sister.
"I hadn't known Evelin for that long but it felt like I had.
"On the November 11, 2019. Evelin and I started our journey at Bolton college not knowing each other, we both studied the same course and instantly became best friends.
"We had a bond no one could break. I, myself, would say we were inseparable.
(Image: Chloe Beaumont)
"We also had nicknames for each other, mine was 'Pink' and Evelin's was 'Eleven'. There wasn’t a day that went by were Evelin wouldn’t make me laugh so hard that I couldn’t breathe.
"Our phone calls really were the best as all we did was laugh, do our make up and sing loads of random songs.
"Evelin was such a lovely, beautiful girl and had such a bubbly personality and was loved by so many people.
"I really will forever cherish my time spent with Evelin and the memories we made together will always be with me.
"Evelin's presence will truly be missed by many and will forever be in our hearts.
"I love and miss you so much Evelin! Shine bright my gorgeous little angel!"
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One fellow Bolton College student said he had been left 'heartbroken' by Evelin's death after the pair became fast friends 18 months ago.
He told the M.E.N.: "Evelin was such a great friend, I loved her so much.
"When she knew I was going through a hard time she checked up on me for two weeks straight - ringing me up, making me laugh, making sure I was okay.
"I would have done everything I could to make sure she was okay too, but I didn’t know what she was going through.
"We all really miss her. She was so kind. I promise you, you couldn’t meet a more outstanding and kind-hearted girl like her."
"It has broken my heart."
The inquest had been adjourned until September 8, when it will be reviewed and a date for the full inquest will likely be set.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-21--Pictures: Watford vs Man City in Premier League action

Manchester City travel to Vicarage Road to take on relegation-threatened Watford Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City side take on @ @ @ @ @ that 's vital for the Hornets ' Premier League future .
Nigel Pearson was sacked @ @ @ @ @ weekend with the side in 17th place with only two matches left , and points @ @ @ @ @ them a great chance of staying up .
City , meanwhile , are looking for @ @ @ @ @ 's disappointing FA Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal .
The Blues - assured of the @ @ @ @ @ concentrating on preparing for their Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid , and @ @ @ @ @ his starting line-up tonight .
See all the best images from the match below throughout @ @ @

Manchester City travel to Vicarage Road to take on relegation-threatened Watford
Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City side take on Watford tonight in a fixture that's vital for the Hornets' Premier League future.
Nigel Pearson was sacked as Watford manager at the weekend with the side in 17th place with only two matches left, and points tonight against City would give them a great chance of staying up.
City, meanwhile, are looking for an immediate improvement on Saturday's disappointing FA Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal. The Blues - assured of the league runners-up spot - are concentrating on preparing for their Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid, and as a result could rotate his starting line-up tonight.
See all the best images from the match below throughout the evening.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Manchester United line-up fans want to see start vs West Ham

Manchester United fans are torn over who they want to see start at left-back against West Ham tonight .
It remains to be seen if Luke Shaw will be fit to start in the crucial Premier League game at Old Trafford , as the England international battles back from a twisted ankle suffered against Southampton last week .
He missed the games against Crystal Palace and Chelsea , in which Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Brandon Williams started respectively .
United fans would like to see Shaw start if fit but some have called for a return for the out-of-favour Diogo Dalot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side in the league since the restart .
Others have picked either Williams or Fosu-Mensah to get the nod .
Most United fans agree that David de Gea should be retained in goal despite a number of errors made in recent weeks , notably two in the FA Cup semi-final 3-1 defeat to Chelsea .
A minority have called for Sergio Romero to satrt .
That Chelsea loss broke a streak of 19 games unbeaten for United , who can take a giant leap towards Champions League qualification if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Old Trafford this evening .
The team that fans want to see is mostly a return to the 11 that started in five consecutive games : against Sheffield United , Aston Villa , Brighton , Bournemouth and Southampton , winning four of them by a three-goal margin and drawing one .
That team could see Mason Greenwood , Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial return to the starting line-up after all were initially left on the bench against Chelsea .
Here 's what fans said on social media about the team they 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on West Ham at 6pm this evening ( UK time ) at Old Trafford .
A win could potentially take them into third place , if Chelsea drop points away at Liverpool .

Manchester United fans are torn over who they want to see start at left-back against West Ham tonight.
It remains to be seen if Luke Shaw will be fit to start in the crucial Premier League game at Old Trafford, as the England international battles back from a twisted ankle suffered against Southampton last week. He missed the games against Crystal Palace and Chelsea, in which Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Brandon Williams started respectively.
United fans would like to see Shaw start if fit but some have called for a return for the out-of-favour Diogo Dalot otherwise. Dalot hasn't featured for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the league since the restart. Others have picked either Williams or Fosu-Mensah to get the nod.
Most United fans agree that David de Gea should be retained in goal despite a number of errors made in recent weeks, notably two in the FA Cup semi-final 3-1 defeat to Chelsea. A minority have called for Sergio Romero to satrt.
That Chelsea loss broke a streak of 19 games unbeaten for United, who can take a giant leap towards Champions League qualification if they beat David Moyes' West Ham at Old Trafford this evening.
The team that fans want to see is mostly a return to the 11 that started in five consecutive games: against Sheffield United, Aston Villa, Brighton, Bournemouth and Southampton, winning four of them by a three-goal margin and drawing one.
That team could see Mason Greenwood, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial return to the starting line-up after all were initially left on the bench against Chelsea.
Here's what fans said on social media about the team they'd like to see picked:
United take on West Ham at 6pm this evening (UK time) at Old Trafford. A win could potentially take them into third place, if Chelsea drop points away at Liverpool.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Leroy Sane sets record straight on Pep Guardiola relationship

Leroy Sane insists his relationship with Pep Guardiola is good , as he discussed his reasons for leaving Manchester City .
Sane joined Bayern Munich earlier this month for an initial €49million , in a deal that could rise by €11million in add-ons .
City had offered Sane a new deal and kept it on the table , but Sane 's mind was long-set on Bayern and he informed the Blues last month that he would not be extending his stay at the Etihad .
It did not take long for a deal to be agreed with Bayern , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were no hard feelings between player and club .
However , reports have suggested Sane 's relationship with Guardiola had deteriorated , with the winger playing only 11 minutes this season after suffering a long-term injury that kept him out until March , before coming off the bench just once since the restart .
Sane , though , says he is grateful to Guardiola for improving his game , saying they enjoy a good relationship despite his move to Germany .
`` There was never a point when one was tired of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he taught me .
Pep Guardiola helped me to a very high level .
`` He is very meticulous and wants to advance the players every day .
He is persistent when it comes to his tactics - but that 's positive , it helped me .
`` We even lived in the same building , so we saw each other often . ''

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Leroy Sane insists his relationship with Pep Guardiola is good, as he discussed his reasons for leaving Manchester City.
Sane joined Bayern Munich earlier this month for an initial €49million, in a deal that could rise by €11million in add-ons.
City had offered Sane a new deal and kept it on the table, but Sane's mind was long-set on Bayern and he informed the Blues last month that he would not be extending his stay at the Etihad.
It did not take long for a deal to be agreed with Bayern, with Guardiola wishing Sane well and insisting there were no hard feelings between player and club.
However, reports have suggested Sane's relationship with Guardiola had deteriorated, with the winger playing only 11 minutes this season after suffering a long-term injury that kept him out until March, before coming off the bench just once since the restart.
Sane, though, says he is grateful to Guardiola for improving his game, saying they enjoy a good relationship despite his move to Germany.
“Our relationship is good," Sane told SportBild.
"There was never a point when one was tired of the other. I am grateful for everything he taught me. Pep Guardiola helped me to a very high level.
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"He is very meticulous and wants to advance the players every day. He is persistent when it comes to his tactics - but that's positive, it helped me.
"We even lived in the same building, so we saw each other often."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Chief Inspector spotted a tiny bruise on his ankle - it turned out to be cancer

It was a bruise on his ankle that wouldn ’ t go away that first indicated something was wrong .
John Haywood thought the little mark was a burst capillary and “ thought nothing of it ” .
But when his dermatologist advised him to have a biopsy , John discovered that he had a very rare sarcoma .
Further investigations revealed that John also had NLP Lymphoma - another cancer in no way linked to the patch on his ankle .
John , 46 , a chief constable with Greater Manchester Police , already had a good understanding of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rourke has dedicated her career to helping those with the disease .
But he still found that the twin diagnosis took him by surprise .
“ It has been tough , ” he says .
“ But I think it ’ s actually been tougher on Claire because she ’ s a cancer expert herself .
“ I probably have more insight into cancer than most because of Claire so when I found out I was a lot further down the track than a lot of people .
But it was still a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the associate director for Greater Manchester Cancer , adds : “ We were in complete shock .
“ John had a bruise on his ankle for about six months that didn ’ t go away , so I got one of my specialists to see him .
I didn ’ t even go to the appointment as I didn ’ t expect it to be anything.
” John was diagnosed with a very rare sarcoma , on his ankle , back in September .
The following month , experts told him that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Claire said : “ The hardest thing was telling my eight-year-old daughter Ellie and our wider family as everyone was so shocked .
“ It has been a really tough time , but my work colleagues , friends and family have been amazing .
It ’ s been very hard , however , I won ’ t lie , as cancer not only was my work life , but it became my home life too.
” John , who has been with GMP for 24 years , added : “ We had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has got cancer .
We decided to tell her and thought it was the right thing to do .
“ She ’ s more aware of cancer because of what Claire does.
” John had two surgeries on his leg to remove the sarcoma and will start a five-week course of radiotherapy to eradicate the cancer at The Christie , in Manchester , next week .
In March , John had radiotherapy at The Christie at Oldham to treat the lymphoma .
Three months later the family received the news that John ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We couldn ’ t quite believe it , ” Claire says .
“ We actually got home and had a big bottle of fizz .
“ We are still so happy as we just kept getting bad news all the way along it was great to get some good news.
” “ We ’ re so lucky to have The Christie here in Manchester , ” says John .
“ They have been brilliant and I can ’ t praise them more highly .
Even in a Covid situation they have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to go with his treatment , John has remained active throughout this difficult time and both he and Claire have taken to social media to share their experiences .
“ I ’ m quite a private person but I have found that we ’ ve had lots of support , ” John says .
“ When we ’ ve had major updates we ’ ve put it in Twitter and it stops those awkward conversations .
I think a lot of people are frightened to ask so it ’ s helped in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from Bury , have supported various cancer charities for many years .
But this year , Claire decided that she would support Lymphoma Action by running 100km .
She took on the gruelling Dixons Carphone Virtual Race to the Stones during a family holiday to Oxford earlier this month .
Claire completed the full 100km over just five days , waking up early in the morning each day to run .
“ I have been running long distance for 20 years , but before this I didn ’ t really do much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was inspired to run by one of my cancer patients when I was a cancer nurse in palliative care .
I cared for a very young woman who was a marathon runner .
Sadly , she died , and I nursed her until the end , but I made her a promise that I would run a marathon .
“ My first was London then New York and I ’ ve done loads since then but Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones in 2019 was my first ultra , which I completed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite hardly having any time off since the Covid-19 outbreak , Claire has been out running before work as much as she can .
“ I do go running most days , ” she says .
“ It ’ s helped me with what ’ s happened to John and deal with the pressure Covid has caused on our cancer services in Greater Manchester .
“ I love a good challenge , it ’ s for a great cause and this time my daughter will be with me too.
” John , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and an active lifestyle , says he ’ s very proud of Claire .
“ It was fantastic , ” he says .
“ She did quite a lot of big runs to get it out of the way .
“ She was up at 5am and out running .
Two runs she did some very big distances over a marathon .
And she ’ s already raised more than £1,000 miles , which is brilliant.
” You can donate to Claire ’ s cause here .

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It was a bruise on his ankle that wouldn’t go away that first indicated something was wrong.
John Haywood thought the little mark was a burst capillary and “thought nothing of it”.
But when his dermatologist advised him to have a biopsy, John discovered that he had a very rare sarcoma.
Further investigations revealed that John also had NLP Lymphoma - another cancer in no way linked to the patch on his ankle.
John, 46, a chief inspector with Greater Manchester Police, already had a good understanding of cancer because his wife Claire O’Rourke has dedicated her career to helping those with the disease.
But he still found that the twin diagnosis took him by surprise.
“It has been tough,” he says. “But I think it’s actually been tougher on Claire because she’s a cancer expert herself.
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“I probably have more insight into cancer than most because of Claire so when I found out I was a lot further down the track than a lot of people. But it was still a shock.”
Claire, 44, who is the associate director for Greater Manchester Cancer, adds: “We were in complete shock.
“John had a bruise on his ankle for about six months that didn’t go away, so I got one of my specialists to see him. I didn’t even go to the appointment as I didn’t expect it to be anything.”
John was diagnosed with a very rare sarcoma, on his ankle, back in September.
The following month, experts told him that he was also suffering from lymphoma.
Claire said: “The hardest thing was telling my eight-year-old daughter Ellie and our wider family as everyone was so shocked.
“It has been a really tough time, but my work colleagues, friends and family have been amazing. It’s been very hard, however, I won’t lie, as cancer not only was my work life, but it became my home life too.”
(Image: John Haywood)
John, who has been with GMP for 24 years, added: “We had to sit Eleanor down and tell her daddy has got cancer. We decided to tell her and thought it was the right thing to do.
“She’s more aware of cancer because of what Claire does.”
John had two surgeries on his leg to remove the sarcoma and will start a five-week course of radiotherapy to eradicate the cancer at The Christie, in Manchester, next week.
In March, John had radiotherapy at The Christie at Oldham to treat the lymphoma.
(Image: John Haywood)
Three months later the family received the news that John’s lymphoma had been successfully treated.
“We couldn’t quite believe it,” Claire says. “We actually got home and had a big bottle of fizz. “We are still so happy as we just kept getting bad news all the way along it was great to get some good news.”
“We’re so lucky to have The Christie here in Manchester,” says John.
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“They have been brilliant and I can’t praise them more highly. Even in a Covid situation they have been great.”
Though he still has some way to go with his treatment, John has remained active throughout this difficult time and both he and Claire have taken to social media to share their experiences.
“I’m quite a private person but I have found that we’ve had lots of support,” John says.
(Image: John Haywood)
“When we’ve had major updates we’ve put it in Twitter and it stops those awkward conversations. I think a lot of people are frightened to ask so it’s helped in that respect.”
Both John and Claire, from Bury, have supported various cancer charities for many years.
But this year, Claire decided that she would support Lymphoma Action by running 100km.
She took on the gruelling Dixons Carphone Virtual Race to the Stones during a family holiday to Oxford earlier this month.
Claire completed the full 100km over just five days, waking up early in the morning each day to run.
“I have been running long distance for 20 years, but before this I didn’t really do much running,” she says.
(Image: Claire O'Rourke)
“I was inspired to run by one of my cancer patients when I was a cancer nurse in palliative care. I cared for a very young woman who was a marathon runner. Sadly, she died, and I nursed her until the end, but I made her a promise that I would run a marathon.
“My first was London then New York and I’ve done loads since then but Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones in 2019 was my first ultra, which I completed the 100km run in a day.”
Despite hardly having any time off since the Covid-19 outbreak, Claire has been out running before work as much as she can.
“I do go running most days,” she says. “It’s helped me with what’s happened to John and deal with the pressure Covid has caused on our cancer services in Greater Manchester.
“I love a good challenge, it’s for a great cause and this time my daughter will be with me too.”
John, who is himself an advocate of healthy eating and an active lifestyle, says he’s very proud of Claire.
“It was fantastic,” he says. “She did quite a lot of big runs to get it out of the way.
“She was up at 5am and out running. Two runs she did some very big distances over a marathon. And she’s already raised more than £1,000 miles, which is brilliant.”
You can donate to Claire’s cause here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Plans for 268 homes on former Pemberton Colliery unanimously approved

Plans to build 268 houses - including affordable homes - on the former Pemberton Colliery in Wigan have been unanimously approved .
Peel L & P has committed to building ‘ flexible , energy-efficient ’ family homes to meet local demand , with work expected to start in mid-2021 .
The developer has agreed to cover costs for part of the £23m M58 link road which will run through the 29-acre brownfield site , which includes more than seven acres of public open space .
An agreement has also been reached with Wigan council to allocate 13 per cent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be further developed in a reserved matters application later this year .
A report had initially suggested that Peel L & P were not planning to provide affordable housing as it would make the overall scheme unviable , having already agreed to pay ‘ abnormal costs ’ such as the link road and remediating industrial land .
There is also the uncertainty over property values and the economy due to Covid-19 , says the report .
While the planning committee welcomed the plans on Tuesday , Councillor Stuart Gerrard noted that the allocation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of affordable housing required of new developments by the local authority .
“ This site is prime development for housing , it ’ s close to network links and train stations which keep people off the road , ” he said .
“ But the only concern I ’ ve got is the lack of full quota for affordable housing and maybe nothing at all in the future.
” Councillor Janice Sharratt added : “ It would be a pity if these affordable housing didn ’ t happen because let 's be honest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property ladder need that . ''
The committee were also reminded that the scheme is contrary to part of planning policy as it would see land allocated for employment use developed for housing .
But officers said that there had been no substantive and firm interest in establishing an employment-related development in the area .
The redevelopment of Pemberton Colliery , which closed in 1959 , will be overseen by Peel L & P ’ s construction arm , Northstone .
Jonathan England , development director at Northstone , said after the meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet its short and long-term housing demand .
“ Northstone will now bring these plans forward to create flexible , energy-efficient family homes that will help residents to save money on their fuel bills and industry leading broadband connectivity to help those working from home .
“ Peel L & P has committed to build the part of the M58 Link Road which runs across this site to help secure important infrastructure for the borough .
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Plans to build 268 houses - including affordable homes - on the former Pemberton Colliery in Wigan have been unanimously approved.
Peel L&P has committed to building ‘flexible, energy-efficient’ family homes to meet local demand, with work expected to start in mid-2021.
The developer has agreed to cover costs for part of the £23m M58 link road which will run through the 29-acre brownfield site, which includes more than seven acres of public open space.
An agreement has also been reached with Wigan council to allocate 13 per cent of the housing as affordable, which will be further developed in a reserved matters application later this year.
A report had initially suggested that Peel L&P were not planning to provide affordable housing as it would make the overall scheme unviable, having already agreed to pay ‘abnormal costs’ such as the link road and remediating industrial land.
(Image: Peel Group/Barton Willmore)
There is also the uncertainty over property values and the economy due to Covid-19, says the report.
While the planning committee welcomed the plans on Tuesday, Councillor Stuart Gerrard noted that the allocation fell short of the 25 per cent of affordable housing required of new developments by the local authority.
“This site is prime development for housing, it’s close to network links and train stations which keep people off the road,” he said.
“But the only concern I’ve got is the lack of full quota for affordable housing and maybe nothing at all in the future.”
Councillor Janice Sharratt added: “It would be a pity if these affordable housing didn’t happen because let's be honest young people trying to get on the property ladder need that."
The committee were also reminded that the scheme is contrary to part of planning policy as it would see land allocated for employment use developed for housing.
But officers said that there had been no substantive and firm interest in establishing an employment-related development in the area.
The redevelopment of Pemberton Colliery, which closed in 1959, will be overseen by Peel L&P’s construction arm, Northstone.
Jonathan England, development director at Northstone, said after the meeting: “This development helps Wigan to meet its short and long-term housing demand.
“Northstone will now bring these plans forward to create flexible, energy-efficient family homes that will help residents to save money on their fuel bills and industry leading broadband connectivity to help those working from home.
“Peel L&P has committed to build the part of the M58 Link Road which runs across this site to help secure important infrastructure for the borough.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Bruno Fernandes makes classy gesture to help stricken Portuguese club

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has shown his charitable side by offering to help Portuguese club Aves .
Reports in the Portuguese press claim the financially-stricken club lost the keys to their coach ahead of their clash with Benfica last night , and players had to travel to the stadium themselves .
While another claims that Aves have not paid wages since March due to the club ’ s off-field issues .
And Afonso Figueiredo , a former Portugal Under-23s teammate of Fernandes , has opened up on the classy gestures from the former Sporting Lisbon man to help his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in addition to being a great player on the pitch , still manages to be bigger outside him , ” he told Sport TV .
“ Also Ricardo Pereira ( Leicester City ) , several colleagues of mine , Cláudio Ramos , players who were not indifferent to what is happening here .
“ And I want to thank you for your concern and also for the thousands of messages that we have received in this phase of support.
” Speaking after putting pen-to-paper , he said : “ My love of Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch Cristiano Ronaldo play and ever since then I have been a big fan of this great club .
“ For me to now play for Manchester United feels incredible , I have worked hard to get to this moment and I can promise the fans that I will give everything for the badge to help bring us more success and trophies .
“ I want to thank Sporting for everything they have done for me .
It is surreal to hear the nice words that have been said about me from players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ A massive thank you to Ole and everyone at Manchester United for the trust they have shown in me and I can ’ t wait to start to repay that on the pitch .
”

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Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has shown his charitable side by offering to help Portuguese club Aves.
Reports in the Portuguese press claim the financially-stricken club lost the keys to their coach ahead of their clash with Benfica last night, and players had to travel to the stadium themselves.
While another claims that Aves have not paid wages since March due to the club’s off-field issues.
And Afonso Figueiredo, a former Portugal Under-23s teammate of Fernandes, has opened up on the classy gestures from the former Sporting Lisbon man to help his teammates out.
"Bruno Fernandes, in addition to being a great player on the pitch, still manages to be bigger outside him,” he told Sport TV.
“Also Ricardo Pereira (Leicester City), several colleagues of mine, Cláudio Ramos, players who were not indifferent to what is happening here.
“And I want to thank you for your concern and also for the thousands of messages that we have received in this phase of support.”
Fernandes joined United from Sporting back in January, signing a five-and-a-half year contract.
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Speaking after putting pen-to-paper, he said: “My love of Manchester United really started when I used to watch Cristiano Ronaldo play and ever since then I have been a big fan of this great club.
“For me to now play for Manchester United feels incredible, I have worked hard to get to this moment and I can promise the fans that I will give everything for the badge to help bring us more success and trophies.
“I want to thank Sporting for everything they have done for me. It is surreal to hear the nice words that have been said about me from players that used to play for this team.
“A massive thank you to Ole and everyone at Manchester United for the trust they have shown in me and I can’t wait to start to repay that on the pitch.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--The 'dangerous, irresponsible' parking plaguing a popular beauty spot

A council has pledged to tackle 'dangerous ' parking at a popular beauty spot .
Burrs Country Park , in Bury , has seen a huge increase in visitors during lockdown .
However , the increase in demand has created problems as drivers struggle to find parking spaces .
Images shared on social media over the weekend showed cars double-parked on a narrow stretch of Woodhill Road , which leads up to the park .
Hilary Marshall , the chair of the Friends of Burrs Country Park group , described the situation as 'the worst she had ever seen ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions , people are coming more to local places like this .
`` They are parking all along Woodhill Road and even on the side roads .
`` The volume is just excessive .
It is like having an event on every weekend .
`` A lot of the problems are just being caused by irresponsible people .
`` We have had a few incidents over the years which the emergency services have been called out to .
If people are parking on both sides , how is a fire engine going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and people do n't seem to appreciate that .
`` Parking is limited at Burrs .
We have had that problem for years . ''
She explained that one way of resolving the issues would be to open an overflow car park on a field off Woodhill Road .
The field is already used when large events take place at the park , but has to be policed by a warden .
However , Ms Marshall says the group do not have enough volunteers to do so every weekend .
She added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 60 cars so that would solve the problem .
`` People will just park ad-lib on there unless they are instructed though . ''
Volunteers fear the problems could be about to get worse as the school holidays begin , with families expected to flock to the park on weekdays too .
In recent months , parts of Burrs have also been used as a meeting place for groups of youths .
Ms Marshall explained that volunteers had found litter , including bottles of alcohol and nitrous oxide canisters , which they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She added : `` It is a lovely park and we 're happy people are coming to enjoy it .
Unfortunately , we have to clear up after them sometimes . ''
A spokesperson for Bury Council said : “ It ’ s understandable that many people wish to visit our Green Flag parks , especially since the lockdown restrictions have been eased .
“ However , this can cause problems when too many vehicles arrive for the number of available parking spaces , and when drivers do not follow the traffic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to traffic coming out of the park over the bridge .
“ To make matters clearer , we have agreed to repaint any fading double yellow lines , and will be asking our parking contractors to carry out additional enforcement at peak times in the area once this is done .
We will also clear any branches which may be obscuring the signs .
“ In doing this , though , there is a risk that drivers will simply park on the surrounding streets , causing inconvenience for local residents .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of visiting our parks to arrive on foot , or by public transport or bicycle .
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A council has pledged to tackle 'dangerous' parking at a popular beauty spot.
Burrs Country Park, in Bury, has seen a huge increase in visitors during lockdown.
However, the increase in demand has created problems as drivers struggle to find parking spaces.
Images shared on social media over the weekend showed cars double-parked on a narrow stretch of Woodhill Road, which leads up to the park.
Hilary Marshall, the chair of the Friends of Burrs Country Park group, described the situation as 'the worst she had ever seen'.
She added: "With the restrictions, people are coming more to local places like this.
(Image: UGC)
"They are parking all along Woodhill Road and even on the side roads.
"The volume is just excessive. It is like having an event on every weekend.
"A lot of the problems are just being caused by irresponsible people.
"We have had a few incidents over the years which the emergency services have been called out to. If people are parking on both sides, how is a fire engine going to get through?
"It is dangerous and people don't seem to appreciate that.
"Parking is limited at Burrs. We have had that problem for years."
She explained that one way of resolving the issues would be to open an overflow car park on a field off Woodhill Road.
The field is already used when large events take place at the park, but has to be policed by a warden.
However, Ms Marshall says the group do not have enough volunteers to do so every weekend.
She added: "There's parking for about 50 to 60 cars so that would solve the problem.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"People will just park ad-lib on there unless they are instructed though."
Volunteers fear the problems could be about to get worse as the school holidays begin, with families expected to flock to the park on weekdays too.
In recent months, parts of Burrs have also been used as a meeting place for groups of youths.
Ms Marshall explained that volunteers had found litter, including bottles of alcohol and nitrous oxide canisters, which they suspect have been left behind by revellers.
She added: "It is a lovely park and we're happy people are coming to enjoy it. Unfortunately, we have to clear up after them sometimes."
A spokesperson for Bury Council said: “It’s understandable that many people wish to visit our Green Flag parks, especially since the lockdown restrictions have been eased.
“However, this can cause problems when too many vehicles arrive for the number of available parking spaces, and when drivers do not follow the traffic regulations, such as not giving way to traffic coming out of the park over the bridge.
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“To make matters clearer, we have agreed to repaint any fading double yellow lines, and will be asking our parking contractors to carry out additional enforcement at peak times in the area once this is done. We will also clear any branches which may be obscuring the signs.
“In doing this, though, there is a risk that drivers will simply park on the surrounding streets, causing inconvenience for local residents.
“This is why we would urge anyone thinking of visiting our parks to arrive on foot, or by public transport or bicycle.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--LIVE: Latest press conference on coronavirus situation in Greater Manchester

This afternoon Andy Burnham will hold his weekly press conference on the coronavirus situation in Greater Manchester .
However as well as an update on Covid infection rates - which have been falling overall now for some weeks , although have recently seen an uptick in Rochdale - there will also be an update on a number of other policy areas affecting the region .
That is set to include the timetable for the much-delayed Greater Manchester Spatial Framework , which has already been redrafted a number of times but is still set for sign-off by politicians by the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predating the lockdown , including plans for a ‘ clean air zone ’ covering the region and moves to make taxi licensing more uniform across the ten boroughs , are also likely to get a mention .
After considerable lobbying of ministers , this week saw councils here finally get their hands on ‘ patient identifiable ’ data showing who exactly has Covid in their areas , although they are still not getting full information on where those people work .
However the mayor has also signalled his concern about the financial ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those on zero hours contracts and in insecure employment , to self-isolate when asked to by contact tracers .
In recent days it has emerged that the national track and trace system is struggling to successfully get in touch with large proportions of people in areas including Rochdale , Oldham and Greater Manchester and there is concern that pattern is especially acute in deprived communities .
But today ’ s press conference also comes ahead of July ’ s Greater Manchester Combined Authority meeting , when the GMSF , taxi licensing and clean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , meaning today is likely to provide an airing for pre-existing policy issues as well as Covid-19 .
Follow our live updates here from 2pm .

This afternoon Andy Burnham will hold his weekly press conference on the coronavirus situation in Greater Manchester.
However as well as an update on Covid infection rates - which have been falling overall now for some weeks, although have recently seen an uptick in Rochdale - there will also be an update on a number of other policy areas affecting the region.
That is set to include the timetable for the much-delayed Greater Manchester Spatial Framework, which has already been redrafted a number of times but is still set for sign-off by politicians by the end of the year.
Other pressing issues predating the lockdown, including plans for a ‘clean air zone’ covering the region and moves to make taxi licensing more uniform across the ten boroughs, are also likely to get a mention.
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After considerable lobbying of ministers, this week saw councils here finally get their hands on ‘patient identifiable’ data showing who exactly has Covid in their areas, although they are still not getting full information on where those people work.
However the mayor has also signalled his concern about the financial ability of people in poorer households, particularly those on zero hours contracts and in insecure employment, to self-isolate when asked to by contact tracers.
In recent days it has emerged that the national track and trace system is struggling to successfully get in touch with large proportions of people in areas including Rochdale, Oldham and Greater Manchester and there is concern that pattern is especially acute in deprived communities.
But today’s press conference also comes ahead of July’s Greater Manchester Combined Authority meeting, when the GMSF, taxi licensing and clean air are all set to be discussed, meaning today is likely to provide an airing for pre-existing policy issues as well as Covid-19.
Follow our live updates here from 2pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--'Beautiful' Victorian house to be demolished for housing despite 800 objections

A ‘ beautiful ’ vacant Victorian building will be demolished in Lowton to make way for houses despite upwards of 800 objections .
There had been hopes that Oaklands , a former children ’ s home which was most recently used as offices by Wigan council , could be retained as a heritage asset for the village .
The site off Newton Road , which has been subject to vandalism since falling out of use in 2016 , was sold by the local authority to Wiggett Homes .
The developer had hoped to build 28 houses but were forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ layout and more trees being cut down .
Instead there will be 19 houses - a mixture of three and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached properties - and a three-storey apartment block with six two-bedroom flats .
But the original scheme had attracted significant opposition from the local community , and a petition was signed by 781 people opposing the development .
A further 16 written objections were also submitted to the council from residents leaving near the site .
Concerns were also raised about a covenant on the site which restricts its use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wigan ’ s planning committee heard on Tuesday that this was not a matter for them to consider .
Liz Brown , a member of the public speaking against the scheme , suggested that by selling the land for housing Wigan council was not fulfilling the ‘ spirit of the covenant ’ .
The statement read to the committee said : “ The many small building projects passed by the council in this area have a detrimental impact on our environment .
“ Wigan council is systematically infilling every available space in Lowton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Head choke point.
” Councillor Stuart Gerrard argued that council should be retaining and reusing buildings like Oaklands as it suggests in national planning policy .
“ It ’ s a beautiful building and it looks like it could be well saved and conserved for future generations , ” he said .
The meeting heard that Oaklands was not listed or located in a conservation area and , while having some historical merits , was not eligible for statutory protection by the council .
Councillor Kathleen Houlton argued that the building and land @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first place , and reiterated concerns about the development ’ s impact on local roads .
She added : “ Oaklands had a covenant and it should be used for the children , this one is legally recognised .
“ We ’ ve got enough houses , we ’ ve got enough traffic , it ’ s an absolute disgrace and the people of Lowton have been let down and the council are responsible.
” But the committee was told that rejecting the application over the covenant and traffic would not be legally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ vulnerable ’ to losing an appeal and paying costs .
The committee eventually agreed to approve the application , with seven members voting for and four against .
Mark Harrison , the agent speaking on behalf of Wiggett Homes , said : “ The proposed development will ensure that a problematic derelict site is quickly redeveloped to provide attractive and desirable new homes for sale .
“ It is the first scheme Wiggett has undertaken in Wigan and construction will bring approximately £4m into the local economy.
” None of the homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has agreed to pay the council £77,000 to secure affordable housing on other sites in the borough .

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A ‘beautiful’ vacant Victorian building will be demolished in Lowton to make way for houses despite upwards of 800 objections.
There had been hopes that Oaklands, a former children’s home which was most recently used as offices by Wigan council, could be retained as a heritage asset for the village.
The site off Newton Road, which has been subject to vandalism since falling out of use in 2016, was sold by the local authority to Wiggett Homes.
The developer had hoped to build 28 houses but were forced to make changes as it proposed a denser layout and more trees being cut down.
Instead there will be 19 houses - a mixture of three and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached properties - and a three-storey apartment block with six two-bedroom flats.
But the original scheme had attracted significant opposition from the local community, and a petition was signed by 781 people opposing the development.
A further 16 written objections were also submitted to the council from residents leaving near the site.
Concerns were also raised about a covenant on the site which restricts its use for the care of children, though Wigan’s planning committee heard on Tuesday that this was not a matter for them to consider.
Liz Brown, a member of the public speaking against the scheme, suggested that by selling the land for housing Wigan council was not fulfilling the ‘spirit of the covenant’.
(Image: Wiggett Homes/TADW Architects)
The statement read to the committee said: “The many small building projects passed by the council in this area have a detrimental impact on our environment.
“Wigan council is systematically infilling every available space in Lowton with housing and further aggravating the Land Head choke point.”
Councillor Stuart Gerrard argued that council should be retaining and reusing buildings like Oaklands as it suggests in national planning policy.
“It’s a beautiful building and it looks like it could be well saved and conserved for future generations,” he said.
The meeting heard that Oaklands was not listed or located in a conservation area and, while having some historical merits, was not eligible for statutory protection by the council.
Councillor Kathleen Houlton argued that the building and land should never have been sold in the first place, and reiterated concerns about the development’s impact on local roads.
She added: “Oaklands had a covenant and it should be used for the children, this one is legally recognised.
“We’ve got enough houses, we’ve got enough traffic, it’s an absolute disgrace and the people of Lowton have been let down and the council are responsible.”
But the committee was told that rejecting the application over the covenant and traffic would not be legally sound, and would leave the council ‘vulnerable’ to losing an appeal and paying costs.
The committee eventually agreed to approve the application, with seven members voting for and four against.
Mark Harrison, the agent speaking on behalf of Wiggett Homes, said: “The proposed development will ensure that a problematic derelict site is quickly redeveloped to provide attractive and desirable new homes for sale.
“It is the first scheme Wiggett has undertaken in Wigan and construction will bring approximately £4m into the local economy.”
None of the homes will be affordable, but the developer has agreed to pay the council £77,000 to secure affordable housing on other sites in the borough.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Three schools had to shut before holidays due to coronavirus outbreaks

Three schools in Bury were forced to close before the summer holidays after staff tested positive for coronavirus .
It has emerged that the schools in Bury began to close one-by-one as early as May , but the details of the closures have only just been released this week by the council .
Christ Church Ainsworth CE Primary closed before half-term , followed by Sedgely Park Primary School in Prestwich at the beginning of June , then St Marie ’ s RC Primary School in Bury shortly after that .
In each school , a member of staff tested positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with other staff who were then required to self-isolate 'the schools were unable to remain open ' , according to the council .
The schools then had to be deep cleaned .
Council education boss Julien Kramer said : `` All parents of children were immediately notified , as was the local authority and Public Health .
`` All schools reopened after 14 days following a deep clean .
`` They had continued to set work for their pupils during the closure via their websites , and are all providing a safe environment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which to learn . ''
`` All our schools take the health and safety of their staff and pupils very seriously , and have followed public health guidelines since the start of the lockdown and on reopening , '' added Mr Kramer .
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Three schools in Bury were forced to close before the summer holidays after staff tested positive for coronavirus.
It has emerged that the schools in Bury began to close one-by-one as early as May, but the details of the closures have only just been released this week by the council.
Christ Church Ainsworth CE Primary closed before half-term, followed by Sedgely Park Primary School in Prestwich at the beginning of June, then St Marie’s RC Primary School in Bury shortly after that.
In each school, a member of staff tested positive for the virus. Because of contact with other staff who were then required to self-isolate 'the schools were unable to remain open', according to the council.
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The schools then had to be deep cleaned.
Council education boss Julien Kramer said: "All parents of children were immediately notified, as was the local authority and Public Health.
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"All schools reopened after 14 days following a deep clean.
"They had continued to set work for their pupils during the closure via their websites, and are all providing a safe environment for the year groups who have returned in which to learn."
(Image: Google Street View)
"All our schools take the health and safety of their staff and pupils very seriously, and have followed public health guidelines since the start of the lockdown and on reopening," added Mr Kramer.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--ADVERTORIAL: Football stars among fans of Naturecan CBD products

The popularity of CBD products has soared recently , and it ’ s not just us regular folk who like to include it in our diet .
A whole host of celebs are fans , and many sports stars enjoy it in its multiple forms .
Here are some famous footballers who enjoy Naturecan products .
Former footballer Jamie Redknapp has made a career from the sport , and has moved off the field to a successful commentary and presenting career .
Jamie shared a range of Naturecan products on his Instagram stories including nut butter and lip balm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pitch for Manchester City and England ’ s national team , and is also a fan of Naturecan .
On his Instagram you might have spotted him posting a range of Naturecan products including chocolate and some of the multi balm products that are ideal for use after exercise .
Followers of Glasgow team Rangers and avid Sky Sports viewers will recognise Kris Boyd .
The Scottish former footballer played for Scotland ’ s national team too , and like many other footballers on and off the pitch , he ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Kris has enjoyed Naturecan chocolate bars in the past as well as lip balms and nut butter .
Moving south of the border to England , ex-Leeds and England footballer Danny Mills has shared his favourite Naturecan products on social media .
From a range of Naturecan products published on his Instagram stories , Danny shared the chocolate and orange cookies , capsules and oils .
Ex-Liverpool and England footballer Jamie Carragher also shared his Naturecan haul on social media .
Among his favourites were the 20 per cent CBD oil and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a muscle balm in his post showing how he ’ s a fan of a variation of Naturecan ’ s products .
To purchase Naturecan products for yourself , visit uk.naturecan.com .
• This article was written in association with Naturecan .

The popularity of CBD products has soared recently, and it’s not just us regular folk who like to include it in our diet.
A whole host of celebs are fans, and many sports stars enjoy it in its multiple forms.
Here are some famous footballers who enjoy Naturecan products.
Jamie Redknapp
Former footballer Jamie Redknapp has made a career from the sport, and has moved off the field to a successful commentary and presenting career.
(Image: David M. Benett)
Jamie shared a range of Naturecan products on his Instagram stories including nut butter and lip balm.
Micah Richards
Professional footballer Micah has taken to the pitch for Manchester City and England’s national team, and is also a fan of Naturecan.
On his Instagram you might have spotted him posting a range of Naturecan products including chocolate and some of the multi balm products that are ideal for use after exercise.
(Image: AMA Sports Photo Agency)
Kris Boyd
Followers of Glasgow team Rangers and avid Sky Sports viewers will recognise Kris Boyd.
The Scottish former footballer played for Scotland’s national team too, and like many other footballers on and off the pitch, he’s a fan of Naturecan products.
Like Micah, Kris has enjoyed Naturecan chocolate bars in the past as well as lip balms and nut butter.
Danny Mills
Moving south of the border to England, ex-Leeds and England footballer Danny Mills has shared his favourite Naturecan products on social media.
From a range of Naturecan products published on his Instagram stories, Danny shared the chocolate and orange cookies, capsules and oils.
(Image: Getty Images)
Jamie Carragher
Ex-Liverpool and England footballer Jamie Carragher also shared his Naturecan haul on social media.
Among his favourites were the 20 per cent CBD oil and triple nut butter. There was also a muscle balm in his post showing how he’s a fan of a variation of Naturecan’s products.
To purchase Naturecan products for yourself, visit uk.naturecan.com.