themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Charley Webb despairs at change in son's sleep pattern after just one hour sleep

Emmerdale star Charley Webb has opened up on Instagram about a change in her son 's sleeping pattern now he 's getting older .
Charley says she had just an hour 's sleep after her youngest son Ace , who celebrated his first birthday last month , kept her awake .
The doting mum says the broken night 's sleep , after her baby had been sleeping through , left her wondering how she was going to function through the following day .
`` I literally had about an hour 's sleep , '' she said in a video shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ace was awake all night .
It was just awful .
`` At newborn stage you get used to it , then when they start sleeping through and they have a broken night 's sleep I 'm like 'how am I going to get through the day ? '
'' Charley , who has three children with her husband and Emmerdale co-star Matthew Wolfenden , recently shared the emotional journey to Ace starting walking .
`` Ace is on the move ! ''
she wrote next to an adorable video montage .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five minutes ago and now he ’ s hit this huge milestone .
`` Even third time around it ’ s just as magical and I love seeing him accomplish brand new things although it ’ s so emotional too . ''
Charley , who plays Debbie Dingle in the show , regularly shares frank posts about family life with her fans .
After reflecting on a 'lovely Sunday ' earlier this month the 32-year-old actress from Bury admitted it was n't always idyllic .
`` Some days are not like this though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to finish and I ’ m really not just saying that , '' she wrote .
`` Some days I can ’ t wait for bedtime .
I ’ m so aware of people feeling like rubbish when they ’ re on social media because everyone ’ s life looks so perfect and theirs isn ’ t .
`` Remember , people only post what they want you to see .
Happy Sunday . ''
In May she shared a proud photo of herself and her family just a couple of hours after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photo she told how she had suffered 'horrendous sickness ' while pregnant with all of her children .
She also revealed that she had post-natal depression after giving birth to her eldest son Buster in April 2010 .
She said that with her second child Bowie , born in December 2015 , she was aware of how she felt so managed things 'much better . '
Charley , who has played Debbie in the ITV soap since 2000 , posted on Instagram to encourage other mums to talk about their feelings and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families coping with a perinatal mental illness occuring during pregnancy or in the first year following the birth of a child .
She said : `` I can ’ t lie , I find being pregnant really hard but at the same time I do know how lucky I am to be able to fall pregnant pretty easily/at all .
`` I had horrendous sickness with all three of the boys which pretty much lasted my whole pregnancies .
`` I found it so hard to be able to function , all I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleep .
Something that gets harder when you ’ ve got others running around . ''
Charley has also spoken about the 'leap ' from having two to three children .
She wrote : `` The jump from 2-3 I found the hardest .
Luckily Ace is a really good baby but suddenly there ’ s more of them than there is of you .
`` As I ’ ve got older ( and had more babies ) I ’ ve learnt that talking to friends and being honest with how I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me .
`` That would be my biggest piece of advice , be honest , be truthful .
No feelings are wrong , no matter what they are .
We all have good days and bad and that ’ s ok . ''

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Emmerdale star Charley Webb has opened up on Instagram about a change in her son's sleeping pattern now he's getting older.
Charley says she had just an hour's sleep after her youngest son Ace, who celebrated his first birthday last month, kept her awake.
The doting mum says the broken night's sleep, after her baby had been sleeping through, left her wondering how she was going to function through the following day.
"I literally had about an hour's sleep," she said in a video shared with her followers on Instagram.
"Ace was awake all night. It was just awful.
(Image: Charley Webb Instagram)
"At newborn stage you get used to it, then when they start sleeping through and they have a broken night's sleep I'm like 'how am I going to get through the day?'"
Charley, who has three children with her husband and Emmerdale co-star Matthew Wolfenden, recently shared the emotional journey to Ace starting walking.
"Ace is on the move!" she wrote next to an adorable video montage.
"I feel like he was a newborn five minutes ago and now he’s hit this huge milestone.
(Image: Charley Webb Instagram)
"Even third time around it’s just as magical and I love seeing him accomplish brand new things although it’s so emotional too."
Charley, who plays Debbie Dingle in the show, regularly shares frank posts about family life with her fans.
After reflecting on a 'lovely Sunday' earlier this month the 32-year-old actress from Bury admitted it wasn't always idyllic.
"Some days are not like this though, some days are stressful from start to finish and I’m really not just saying that," she wrote.
"Some days I can’t wait for bedtime. I’m so aware of people feeling like rubbish when they’re on social media because everyone’s life looks so perfect and theirs isn’t.
"Remember, people only post what they want you to see. Happy Sunday."
In May she shared a proud photo of herself and her family just a couple of hours after they welcomed Ace.
Alongside the smiling photo she told how she had suffered 'horrendous sickness' while pregnant with all of her children.
She also revealed that she had post-natal depression after giving birth to her eldest son Buster in April 2010.
She said that with her second child Bowie, born in December 2015, she was aware of how she felt so managed things 'much better.'
Charley, who has played Debbie in the ITV soap since 2000, posted on Instagram to encourage other mums to talk about their feelings and to raise funds for PANDAS Foundation Support for families coping with a perinatal mental illness occuring during pregnancy or in the first year following the birth of a child.
She said: "I can’t lie, I find being pregnant really hard but at the same time I do know how lucky I am to be able to fall pregnant pretty easily/at all.
"I had horrendous sickness with all three of the boys which pretty much lasted my whole pregnancies.
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"I found it so hard to be able to function, all I wanted to do was lie down and sleep. Something that gets harder when you’ve got others running around."
Charley has also spoken about the 'leap' from having two to three children.
She wrote: "The jump from 2-3 I found the hardest. Luckily Ace is a really good baby but suddenly there’s more of them than there is of you.
"As I’ve got older (and had more babies) I’ve learnt that talking to friends and being honest with how I’m feeling has been the best thing for me.
"That would be my biggest piece of advice, be honest, be truthful. No feelings are wrong, no matter what they are. We all have good days and bad and that’s ok."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Manchester City evening headlines as Angelino linked with Bundesliga move

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday August 23 .
RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has claimed that Manchester City left-back Angelino wants to join the Bundesliga side on a permanent deal .
The 23-year-old enjoyed a successful loan spell with Leipzig last season and there appears to be interest from a number of parties about a possible transfer .
Leipzig had the option to make that loan permanent for around £27m , but have previously spoken about being unable to meet that price .
However , according to Nagelsmann , the Bundesliga outfit boast a strong position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told : “ I am very confident that we can reach an agreement with Manchester City , now that both clubs are out of the Champions League and the focus is no longer on the tournament .
`` Angel is a very interesting player for us and he wants to stay with us too.
” Aleks Zinchenko has opened up on the dressing room ’ s reaction to Pep Guardiola ’ s tactics in the Champions League knockout stages .
City switched to an unlikely back three against Lyon and subsequently fell to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unused substitute in the game .
Speaking on his fiancee Vlada Sedan ’ s Youtube vlog , Zinchenko was asked about Guardiola ’ s tactics , after an uncharacteristic set-up ultimately cost them a place in the semi-final .
He : “ There are many footballers with great experience .
They are well aware that with such tactics there will always be a lack of one player in front .
“ In the first half , Lyon played very organised at the back .
They were almost all behind the ball line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defenders in static position with the ball - they start all attacks , and two central midfielders go down to them to take the ball , because there are no zones to find a pass line .
We have five people just off the game.
” City told to ignore Messi in favour of Kompany replacement Former City midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes that the club should ignore the possibility of signing Lionel Messi and instead prioritise a replacement for Vincent Kompany .
The Belgian defender retired from football earlier this week after leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absence was sorely felt during a disappointing 2019/20 campaign .
And , according to Hargreaves , should be the club ’ s number one priority .
`` I 'm sure Pep would take Messi if he could , but he will have seen the impact [ Virgil ] van Dijk had at Liverpool and realise he needs that kind of player more than anything , '' Hargreaves told BT Sport .
“ He needs the new Vincent Kompany , a leader who can make or break a game in the tight moments .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best team in the world when they had Vincent Kompany .
Pep – along with Klopp – is the best .
But if you can ’ t deal with pressure at certain moments in the game you are going to be found out .
“ If you don ’ t have a Van Dijk or a Kompany then it ’ s hard and that ’ s probably why Pep picked the team he did .
”

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday August 23.
Nagelsmann provides Angelino transfer update
RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has claimed that Manchester City left-back Angelino wants to join the Bundesliga side on a permanent deal.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a successful loan spell with Leipzig last season and there appears to be interest from a number of parties about a possible transfer.
Leipzig had the option to make that loan permanent for around £27m, but have previously spoken about being unable to meet that price. However, according to Nagelsmann, the Bundesliga outfit boast a strong position in negotiating a lower price.
He told Bild : “I am very confident that we can reach an agreement with Manchester City, now that both clubs are out of the Champions League and the focus is no longer on the tournament.
"Angel is a very interesting player for us and he wants to stay with us too.”
Zinchenko questions Guardiola’s Champions League tactics
Aleks Zinchenko has opened up on the dressing room’s reaction to Pep Guardiola’s tactics in the Champions League knockout stages.
City switched to an unlikely back three against Lyon and subsequently fell to a shock 3-1 loss. Zinchenko was an unused substitute in the game.
Speaking on his fiancee Vlada Sedan’s Youtube vlog, Zinchenko was asked about Guardiola’s tactics, after an uncharacteristic set-up ultimately cost them a place in the semi-final.
He said : “There are many footballers with great experience. They are well aware that with such tactics there will always be a lack of one player in front.
“In the first half, Lyon played very organised at the back. They were almost all behind the ball line.
“And we have three central defenders in static position with the ball - they start all attacks, and two central midfielders go down to them to take the ball, because there are no zones to find a pass line. We have five people just off the game.”
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City told to ignore Messi in favour of Kompany replacement
Former City midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes that the club should ignore the possibility of signing Lionel Messi and instead prioritise a replacement for Vincent Kompany.
The Belgian defender retired from football earlier this week after leaving the Etihad Stadium last summer and his absence was sorely felt during a disappointing 2019/20 campaign.
And, according to Hargreaves, finding his long-term replacement should be the club’s number one priority.
"I'm sure Pep would take Messi if he could, but he will have seen the impact [Virgil] van Dijk had at Liverpool and realise he needs that kind of player more than anything," Hargreaves told BT Sport.
“He needs the new Vincent Kompany, a leader who can make or break a game in the tight moments.
"City were probably close to being the best team in the world when they had Vincent Kompany. Pep – along with Klopp – is the best. But if you can’t deal with pressure at certain moments in the game you are going to be found out.
“If you don’t have a Van Dijk or a Kompany then it’s hard and that’s probably why Pep picked the team he did.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Man United to wait a year to sign Jadon Sancho and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are reportedly ready to give up on their chase of Jadon Sancho and wait until next summer to sign him .
United are long-term admirers of Sancho — having failed in attempts to sign him in 2017 and 2019 — and his fantastic return of 20 goals 20 assists this past season have only solidified their desire to bring him to Old Trafford , making him their top target .
However , United have remained unsuccessful in getting their man so far this summer and Dortmund officials are now adamant that the 20-year-old will remain in Germany for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United are still pursuing Sancho and remain in negotiations with his and the club 's representatives , though his wages and the desired agent fees remain obstacles before discussions have even begun over the transfer fee , with Dortmund said to be demanding £108million .
United consider the Bundesliga club 's expectations unrealistic in a post-coronavirus market and , according to the Daily Mirror , they are ready to cut their losses and shelve plan to sign the England international until next summer .
It 's claimed that United are ready to 'play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from talks unless all those involved reevaluate their demands , but Dortmund are under no pressure to lower their asking price as Sancho 's contract does not expire until 2023 .
It 's reported that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be 'disappointed ' if the deal is not completed and United run the risk of facing competition from Chelsea , Real Madrid , Liverpool , Barcelona and PSG if they wait until next summer to sign him .
Should United continue with their pursuit of Jadon Sancho ?
Let us know in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £27million for Juventus winger Douglas Costa , according to reports in Italy .
Corriere dello Sport report United remain firmly interested in the Brazilian as their move for Sancho stalls and have tabled an opening offer .
The report claims it falls short of Juventus ’ valuation of the winger .
MEN Sport understand United view Costa as an alternative to Sancho but have cooled their interest after exploring a loan deal , with Bournemouth 's David Brooks seen as a more attainable target .

Manchester United are reportedly ready to give up on their chase of Jadon Sancho and wait until next summer to sign him.
United are long-term admirers of Sancho — having failed in attempts to sign him in 2017 and 2019 — and his fantastic return of 20 goals 20 assists this past season have only solidified their desire to bring him to Old Trafford, making him their top target.
However, United have remained unsuccessful in getting their man so far this summer and Dortmund officials are now adamant that the 20-year-old will remain in Germany for another year.
MEN Sport understands that United are still pursuing Sancho and remain in negotiations with his and the club's representatives, though his wages and the desired agent fees remain obstacles before discussions have even begun over the transfer fee, with Dortmund said to be demanding £108million.
United consider the Bundesliga club's expectations unrealistic in a post-coronavirus market and, according to the Daily Mirror, they are ready to cut their losses and shelve plan to sign the England international until next summer.
It's claimed that United are ready to 'play the waiting game' and will walk away from talks unless all those involved reevaluate their demands, but Dortmund are under no pressure to lower their asking price as Sancho's contract does not expire until 2023.
It's reported that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be 'disappointed' if the deal is not completed and United run the risk of facing competition from Chelsea, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Barcelona and PSG if they wait until next summer to sign him.
Should United continue with their pursuit of Jadon Sancho? Let us know in the comments below
Meanwhile, United have offered £27million for Juventus winger Douglas Costa, according to reports in Italy.
Corriere dello Sport report United remain firmly interested in the Brazilian as their move for Sancho stalls and have tabled an opening offer. The report claims it falls short of Juventus’ valuation of the winger.
MEN Sport understand United view Costa as an alternative to Sancho but have cooled their interest after exploring a loan deal, with Bournemouth's David Brooks seen as a more attainable target.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Natalie Lowe backs Bruno Tonioli's decision to judge Strictly via video link

Former Strictly favourite Natalie Lowe has shown her support for Bruno Tonioli after it was announced he wo n't be behind the Strictly Come Dancing judges ' desk when the BBC One show returns this year .
Fans have said they 'll miss the rambunctious Italian TV judge and choreographer in his usual role in the studio .
Instead he 'll be appearing by video link for the Sunday results show and pro dancer Natalie , who worked on the show for seven series , has backed the decision .
Natalie , who competed on the flagship BBC show until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exuberant judge will still be able to deliver the same boundless energy via link-up .
`` Really sad that Bruno will be missing so many shows but can ’ t wait to see the energy he still manages to bring on video link ! ''
she said .
`` Will put my Zoom efforts to shame .
`` Plus how big will 'the return of Bruno ' be when he ’ s back in person ?
! ''
Fans rushed to agree with Natalie , who lives near Knutsford with her husband James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will be deprived of him falling off his chair as much , '' said one .
`` I 'm sure he will still bring the same amount of energy to the show by video link . ''
`` Love Bruno , so glad we will still get to see him , '' said another .
The decision has been made to accommodate Bruno while he takes part in the US version Dancing With The Stars .
He usually flies back and forth but that 's not possible this year as current rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between the US to the UK must self-isolate for two weeks .
The BBC say Bruno will still be involved remotely in the Sunday results shows and return fully towards the end of the series .
This year 's series will also be slightly shorter than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Strictly usually begins in September and ends in mid-December , overlapping with Dancing With The Stars which usually ends in late November .
This year Strictly is rumoured to launch on October 24 but this has n't been confirmed yet @

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Former Strictly favourite Natalie Lowe has shown her support for Bruno Tonioli after it was announced he won't be behind the Strictly Come Dancing judges' desk when the BBC One show returns this year.
Fans have said they'll miss the rambunctious Italian TV judge and choreographer in his usual role in the studio.
Instead he'll be appearing by video link for the Sunday results show and pro dancer Natalie, who worked on the show for seven series, has backed the decision.
Natalie, who competed on the flagship BBC show until 2016, thinks the panel's most exuberant judge will still be able to deliver the same boundless energy via link-up.
(Image: BBC/Guy Levy)
"Really sad that Bruno will be missing so many shows but can’t wait to see the energy he still manages to bring on video link!" she said.
"Will put my Zoom efforts to shame.
"Plus how big will 'the return of Bruno' be when he’s back in person?!"
Fans rushed to agree with Natalie, who lives near Knutsford with her husband James and their baby son Jack.
(Image: BBC/Guy Levy)
"We will be deprived of him falling off his chair as much," said one.
"I'm sure he will still bring the same amount of energy to the show by video link."
"Love Bruno, so glad we will still get to see him," said another.
The decision has been made to accommodate Bruno while he takes part in the US version Dancing With The Stars.
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He usually flies back and forth but that's not possible this year as current rules amid the coronavirus pandemic say anyone flying between the US to the UK must self-isolate for two weeks.
The BBC say Bruno will still be involved remotely in the Sunday results shows and return fully towards the end of the series.
This year's series will also be slightly shorter than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Strictly usually begins in September and ends in mid-December, overlapping with Dancing With The Stars which usually ends in late November.
This year Strictly is rumoured to launch on October 24 but this hasn't been confirmed yet.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Parents divided over schools opening and mask wearing in the classroom

Parents have been sharing their views on schools reopening this September and it seems clear that we 're pretty much divided on the issue .
We asked mums and dads six questions about the return to school , including whether they are happy to send their kids back and how safe they think they 'll be in the proposed bubbles .
More than 4.7k people responded to our Back to School Survey , which was shared by the M.E.N and our Manchester Family Facebook page .
While 54 % ( 2,530 ) of parents said 'yes ' they are happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % ( 2,183 ) answered 'no ' .
Some told us heightened health concerns - with themselves or another family member vulnerable to coronavirus - was the reason for their 'no ' .
The division was just as stark when we asked 'do you think children should be wearing masks for school ' ?
Despite the government saying masks do n't need to be worn in schools , the majority , 57 % , said 'yes ' , but still a large number , 43 % , said 'no ' .
Families also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be when they are placed in their class or year group bubbles .
A total of 26 % answered ' 1 ' , least safe ' , while 23 % answered ' 5 ' , very safe .
The others were split almost equally between 2 and 4 .
The survey also found that 59 % of people actually need schools to reopen so they can either return to work or continue to work .
But it seems they have little confidence that schools will remain open without issues .
We asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain open without having to send classes or year groups home because of confirmed cases ' ?
The majority , 44 % of respondents , answered ' 1 ' - least confident , while only 12 % answered ' 5 ' - very confident .
Home learning is another issue that has proved controversial among parents .
While some were more than happy with the support they were given before the school holidays , it soon became apparent that there were huge inconsistencies across the board .
As some children were given daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in June how others had ' yet to have a phone call with anyone ' from their school .
It 's perhaps no surprise then that many parents are fearing the worst if schools do end up closing again .
When we asked 'are you confident your school will provide enough work and support for your child if it closes again ' ?
44 % answered 'no ' .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted it 's a 'national priority ' to have all pupils back in classrooms in September .
But it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a plan B and getting ready to carry on teaching pupils at home in case a second wave of the coronavirus prevents them from reopening or forces them to close part way through the autumn term .

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Parents have been sharing their views on schools reopening this September and it seems clear that we're pretty much divided on the issue.
We asked mums and dads six questions about the return to school, including whether they are happy to send their kids back and how safe they think they'll be in the proposed bubbles.
More than 4.7k people responded to our Back to School Survey, which was shared by the M.E.N and our Manchester Family Facebook page.
While 54% (2,530) of parents said 'yes' they are happy to send their children back, 46% (2,183) answered 'no'.
Some told us heightened health concerns - with themselves or another family member vulnerable to coronavirus - was the reason for their 'no'.
The division was just as stark when we asked 'do you think children should be wearing masks for school'?
Despite the government saying masks don't need to be worn in schools, the majority, 57%, said 'yes', but still a large number, 43%, said 'no'.
(Image: Getty Images)
Families also differed in how safe they think children will be when they are placed in their class or year group bubbles.
A total of 26% answered '1', least safe', while 23% answered '5', very safe. The others were split almost equally between 2 and 4.
The survey also found that 59% of people actually need schools to reopen so they can either return to work or continue to work.
But it seems they have little confidence that schools will remain open without issues.
We asked 'how confident are you that schools will remain open without having to send classes or year groups home because of confirmed cases'?
The majority, 44% of respondents, answered '1' - least confident, while only 12% answered '5' - very confident.
Home learning is another issue that has proved controversial among parents.
While some were more than happy with the support they were given before the school holidays, it soon became apparent that there were huge inconsistencies across the board.
(Image: Getty Images)
As some children were given daily online lessons with teachers, we revealed in June how others had ' yet to have a phone call with anyone ' from their school.
It's perhaps no surprise then that many parents are fearing the worst if schools do end up closing again. When we asked 'are you confident your school will provide enough work and support for your child if it closes again'? 44% answered 'no'.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted it's a 'national priority' to have all pupils back in classrooms in September.
But it's been reported they are drawing up a plan B and getting ready to carry on teaching pupils at home in case a second wave of the coronavirus prevents them from reopening or forces them to close part way through the autumn term.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Manctopia: Billion Pound Property Boom - What to expect in episode two

It ’ s the show that ’ s got Mancs talking about the impact of Greater Manchester 's property boom on icommunities .
And there ’ s plenty more to come in BBC Two ’ s Manctopia : Billion Pound Property Boom , a programme which is shining a spotlight on the city ’ s rapid redevelopment .
The four-part series continues on Tuesday where more local stories are played out - and while some businesses are jumping at the chance to move to the city to make the most of its investment opportunity , others are not so lucky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area just outside the city centre are starting to feel the strain as redevelopment overspills into more residential areas .
Here ’ s what we can expect from the next episode ... No , this isn ’ t a joke .
Lifeshare founder Judith Vickers gets a shock when her homeless charity is being kicked out of the building it has occupied for 20 years to make way for a new development .
When she turns up to the Charter Street Mission and the locks are changed , she is forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the back of her car .
After urging Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to get involved , will the charity find another place ?
We met Tim Heatley in episode one where he takes viewers on a tour of his newly acquired land in Manchester 's red light district - a place he has rebranded Piccadilly East .
Here , his company Capital and Centric are spending millions to regenerate an area which has been neglected for decades , rife with homelessness , and a hotspot for prostitution .
In Tuesday 's forthcoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are well underway but he is starting to feel the pressure as they both hit very different problems .
The first is that the historic Crusader Mill , which is being restored , needs more work than first thought , and the 30 people who have already bought apartments there are not happy about it .
While the second , a new build called Phoenix , which stands right next door to the mill , is struggling to attract buyers .
No , it ’ s not the latest children ’ s game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ development in the city , according to Manctopia .
The area is located in the spot where the old BBC used to be on Oxford Road , before that was knocked down and used as a car park .
If you haven ’ t been to the area since lockdown you might be surprised at how much the area has changed - it is set to house a mix of student accommodation , retail and business , and private accommodation .
Collyhurst housing estate is home to 3,000 people , but if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , part of the estate will be jeopardised by plans for 330 new builds - a scheme branded the Northern Gateway .
We meet Anne , 66 , who has lived in the area since 1971 and is unsure what her future will be after the plans show her street to be on the border of the development , meaning she is in the dark about whether she will be affected .
“ All we want to know is , are we going to be here or are we not going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tell me what ’ s going on .
What are your plans for my house ?
” We also meet her friend Jackie who explains she was issued a compulsory purchase order by the council for her home 11 years ago to make way for new houses - but building work is yet to commence .
If you want to see the effect of gentrification on residential areas , look no further than Miles Platting .
The regeneration of the long neglected area of north east Manchester is well underway - and if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that area , it could set you back more than you might expect .
Council housing estates are being replaced with new builds for young professionals - and if you want a swanky four bedroom townhouse in Platting Village , it will cost a cool £300,000 .
The episode showcases the new development , which is offering open market housing , selling to first time buyers .
“ We ’ re changing the demographics of the area , ” says the seller to a couple moving to Manchester from Glasgow .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , high crime back in its time , so naturally the more we build , the more the area is regenerated.
” Manctopia continues on Tuesday from 9pm on BBC Two .
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It’s the show that’s got Mancs talking about the impact of Greater Manchester's property boom on icommunities.
And there’s plenty more to come in BBC Two’s Manctopia: Billion Pound Property Boom, a programme which is shining a spotlight on the city’s rapid redevelopment.
The four-part series continues on Tuesday where more local stories are played out - and while some businesses are jumping at the chance to move to the city to make the most of its investment opportunity, others are not so lucky.
Meanwhile, neighbourhoods that make up the area just outside the city centre are starting to feel the strain as redevelopment overspills into more residential areas.
Here’s what we can expect from the next episode...
A homeless charity made... homeless
(Image: BBC)
No, this isn’t a joke. Lifeshare founder Judith Vickers gets a shock when her homeless charity is being kicked out of the building it has occupied for 20 years to make way for a new development.
When she turns up to the Charter Street Mission and the locks are changed, she is forced to serve breakfast to her homeless clients from the back of her car.
After urging Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to get involved, will the charity find another place?
Multi-million pound problems in Piccadilly East
(Image: BBC)
We met Tim Heatley in episode one where he takes viewers on a tour of his newly acquired land in Manchester's red light district - a place he has rebranded Piccadilly East.
Here, his company Capital and Centric are spending millions to regenerate an area which has been neglected for decades, rife with homelessness, and a hotspot for prostitution.
In Tuesday's forthcoming episode, Tim’s two developments are well underway but he is starting to feel the pressure as they both hit very different problems.
The first is that the historic Crusader Mill, which is being restored, needs more work than first thought, and the 30 people who have already bought apartments there are not happy about it.
While the second, a new build called Phoenix, which stands right next door to the mill, is struggling to attract buyers.
Circle Square
(Image: BBC / Minnow Films / Nick Mattingly)
No, it’s not the latest children’s game - it’s the largest business development in the city, according to Manctopia.
The area is located in the spot where the old BBC used to be on Oxford Road, before that was knocked down and used as a car park.
If you haven’t been to the area since lockdown you might be surprised at how much the area has changed - it is set to house a mix of student accommodation, retail and business, and private accommodation.
Northern Gateway in Collyhurst
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Collyhurst housing estate is home to 3,000 people, but if the council’s proposed regeneration goes ahead, part of the estate will be jeopardised by plans for 330 new builds - a scheme branded the Northern Gateway.
We meet Anne, 66, who has lived in the area since 1971 and is unsure what her future will be after the plans show her street to be on the border of the development, meaning she is in the dark about whether she will be affected.
“All we want to know is, are we going to be here or are we not going to be here,” she says.
“Tell me what’s going on. What are your plans for my house?”
We also meet her friend Jackie who explains she was issued a compulsory purchase order by the council for her home 11 years ago to make way for new houses - but building work is yet to commence.
Gentrification in Miles Platting
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If you want to see the effect of gentrification on residential areas, look no further than Miles Platting.
The regeneration of the long neglected area of north east Manchester is well underway - and if you’re thinking of buying in that area, it could set you back more than you might expect.
Council housing estates are being replaced with new builds for young professionals - and if you want a swanky four bedroom townhouse in Platting Village, it will cost a cool £300,000.
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The episode showcases the new development, which is offering open market housing, selling to first time buyers.
“We’re changing the demographics of the area,” says the seller to a couple moving to Manchester from Glasgow.
“This was particularly run down - high unemployment, high crime back in its time, so naturally the more we build, the more the area is regenerated.”
Manctopia continues on Tuesday from 9pm on BBC Two.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Slum clearance forced me out of my home at 17. Now I'm facing it again at 66

A grandmother who stars in BBC Two series Manctopia says she ‘ can ’ t face ’ the prospect of being ‘ forced out ’ of her home for the second time in her life .
Anne Worthington , 66 , has lived in her current home in Collyhurst since 1971 , when her family was moved there from Beswick as a result of the slum clearance programme .
Anne was 17 when her parents were issued a compulsory purchase order ( CPO ) to vacate their terraced home on Palmerston Street to be relocated in a new three bedroom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ They called it the slum clearance , but I don ’ t think that we were living in slums .
We were just in old houses , ” remembers Anne .
Their new home came with all mod cons such as inside toilet , central heating and a nice big garden - all a new experience for the family .
Anne fell in love with it - so much so that years later she ended up buying it through the council ’ s Right to Buy scheme in 1998 .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which she shares with her husband Terry , 71 , for the rest of her life .
But the gran-of-three , who is Manchester ’ s only surviving clay pipe maker , is uncertain of her future - her home could be demolished as part of the Northern Gateway development .
While plans are yet to be finalised , Anne - who still works two days a week at an insurance company - says that she simply can not bear the prospect of moving again , with could potentially happen in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Evening News : “ It ’ s awful to think I might not be living here in the future .
If I think about it too much , I might cry .
I don ’ t want to be 70 and worrying about moving home or buying a new one .
“ I love living here , there 's a real mix of people - the good , the bad and the ugly .
But there 's nowhere else I 'd like to be .
“ It 's awful being in limbo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move ?
Will I be able to stay in the area ?
And would the council give us a fair market rate if they bought us out ?
“ It ’ s the uncertainty of everything that ’ s the worst .
There are so many things I would love to do with this house , but I don ’ t know whether it will still be here to enjoy it.
” Plans state that the area branded South Collyhurst - where Anne lives - will take the form of 'residential-led , family-focused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with a mix of social and community infrastructure that supports a family lifestyle in close proximity to the city centre ' .
If plans get the green light , around 30 properties will be demolished to make way for 130 new social rent homes .
Manchester City Council insists that Right to Buy owner-occupiers affected by the plans will be given 'full support ' to purchase and move into a new property in the area .
The council also states that if plans go ahead , properties will not be demolished until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will be a 'seamless transition ' for residents that are affected .
In the second episode of BBC2 series Manctopia , Anne can be heard praising the redevelopment of the city centre ’ s old mills - she used to work in them herself as a clay pipe maker at John Pollock and Co in Ancoats between 1975 and 1995 .
But Anne - who appeared on Antiques Roadshow in March 2019 where she showcased her intricate pipes - says she is against knocking down 'perfectly good houses ' .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Anne explained .
“ To see the beautiful buildings being brought back to life is great .
“ They ’ re not going to be used for industry anymore , so they may as well be created into something else .
They ’ ll go to rot and ruin otherwise .
“ The reason I don ’ t like what they are doing with our estate is because they are knocking down perfectly good houses to build more .
“ What really makes me frustrated is they say they want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there already is one here and they ’ re knocking it down .
“ But you know that whatever happens , however many public consultations they have , if they want to do it , they ’ ll find a way.
” Manchester City Council has confirmed that a member of the project development team has spoken to Anne about the proposals and that she has taken advantage of the drop-in consultation events .
They stress that residents will not have to leave the area – unless they want to – and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the new housing before any demolition takes place .
If demolitions are agreed , the affected residents will be moved directly into one of the new social homes .
If they do not want to remain in the area , they will be given priority for rehousing .
Cllr Suzanne Richards , Manchester City Council 's executive member for housing and regeneration , said : `` We have consistently spoken to residents throughout the early planning stages for the Northern Gateway - most recently in February in Collyhurst , which included a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local residents and door-knocking to properties that could be affected by demolitions .
`` We have been determined to ensure local people are part of shaping the future plans .
Decisions around what properties should be built where , what the new homes should look like and discussions around potential demolitions have been done in conversation with the community .
`` Final proposals for the first phase of the Collyhurst neighbourhood are not yet agreed and initial planning applications are not expected until later this year - so there are still opportunities for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is a 20 year regeneration project and we are committed to working with residents throughout , involving them in decisions and ensuring that they are kept up to date as plans progress . ''
Manctopia : Billion Pound Property Boom continues on Tuesday from 9pm on BBC Two .

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A grandmother who stars in BBC Two series Manctopia says she ‘can’t face’ the prospect of being ‘forced out’ of her home for the second time in her life.
Anne Worthington, 66, has lived in her current home in Collyhurst since 1971, when her family was moved there from Beswick as a result of the slum clearance programme.
Anne was 17 when her parents were issued a compulsory purchase order (CPO) to vacate their terraced home on Palmerston Street to be relocated in a new three bedroom council house on Osborne Street, Collyhurst.
“They called it the slum clearance, but I don’t think that we were living in slums. We were just in old houses,” remembers Anne.
Their new home came with all mod cons such as inside toilet, central heating and a nice big garden - all a new experience for the family.
Anne fell in love with it - so much so that years later she ended up buying it through the council’s Right to Buy scheme in 1998.
She thought she would live in the property, which she shares with her husband Terry, 71, for the rest of her life.
(Image: BBC)
But the gran-of-three, who is Manchester’s last clay pipe maker, is uncertain of her future - her home could be demolished as part of the Northern Gateway development.
While plans are yet to be finalised, Anne - who still works two days a week at an insurance company - says that she simply cannot bear the prospect of moving again, with could potentially happen in the next five years.
She told the Manchester Evening News: “It’s awful to think I might not be living here in the future. If I think about it too much, I might cry. I don’t want to be 70 and worrying about moving home or buying a new one.
“I love living here, there's a real mix of people - the good, the bad and the ugly. But there's nowhere else I'd like to be.
“It's awful being in limbo. What happens if we have to move? Will I be able to stay in the area? And would the council give us a fair market rate if they bought us out?
“It’s the uncertainty of everything that’s the worst. There are so many things I would love to do with this house, but I don’t know whether it will still be here to enjoy it.”
Plans state that the area branded South Collyhurst - where Anne lives - will take the form of 'residential-led, family-focused neighbourhoods' that will 'encourage diversity, along with a mix of social and community infrastructure that supports a family lifestyle in close proximity to the city centre'.
If plans get the green light, around 30 properties will be demolished to make way for 130 new social rent homes.
Manchester City Council insists that Right to Buy owner-occupiers affected by the plans will be given 'full support' to purchase and move into a new property in the area.
The council also states that if plans go ahead, properties will not be demolished until new homes are built, which means there will be a 'seamless transition' for residents that are affected.
(Image: BBC)
In the second episode of BBC2 series Manctopia, Anne can be heard praising the redevelopment of the city centre’s old mills - she used to work in them herself as a clay pipe maker at John Pollock and Co in Ancoats between 1975 and 1995.
But Anne - who appeared on Antiques Roadshow in March 2019 where she showcased her intricate pipes - says she is against knocking down 'perfectly good houses'.
“The regeneration of the derelict mills is brilliant,” Anne explained. “To see the beautiful buildings being brought back to life is great.
“They’re not going to be used for industry anymore, so they may as well be created into something else. They’ll go to rot and ruin otherwise.
“The reason I don’t like what they are doing with our estate is because they are knocking down perfectly good houses to build more.
“What really makes me frustrated is they say they want to build a ‘community’ - but there already is one here and they’re knocking it down.
“But you know that whatever happens, however many public consultations they have, if they want to do it, they’ll find a way.”
Manchester City Council has confirmed that a member of the project development team has spoken to Anne about the proposals and that she has taken advantage of the drop-in consultation events.
They stress that residents will not have to leave the area – unless they want to – and they will be offered the chance to move into the new housing before any demolition takes place.
If demolitions are agreed, the affected residents will be moved directly into one of the new social homes.
If they do not want to remain in the area, they will be given priority for rehousing.
(Image: BBC)
Cllr Suzanne Richards, Manchester City Council's executive member for housing and regeneration, said: "We have consistently spoken to residents throughout the early planning stages for the Northern Gateway - most recently in February in Collyhurst, which included a number of drop-in events, letters to local residents and door-knocking to properties that could be affected by demolitions.
"We have been determined to ensure local people are part of shaping the future plans. Decisions around what properties should be built where, what the new homes should look like and discussions around potential demolitions have been done in conversation with the community.
"Final proposals for the first phase of the Collyhurst neighbourhood are not yet agreed and initial planning applications are not expected until later this year - so there are still opportunities for local people to have their say.
“This is a 20 year regeneration project and we are committed to working with residents throughout, involving them in decisions and ensuring that they are kept up to date as plans progress."
Manctopia: Billion Pound Property Boom continues on Tuesday from 9pm on BBC Two.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Man City to battle Liverpool FC for Traore and more transfer rumours

Manchester City are ready to battle Liverpool for the signing of Adama Traore as Wolves may be forced to sell their star winger , according to reports .
Following an underwhelming season that produced just one piece of silverware , City are looking to rejuvenate their squad this summer and have already brought in Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres .
While yet another new centre-back - possibly Kalidou Koulibaly - is the club 's priority , they continue to be linked with talent in different areas of the pitch as well .
The latest player to be linked is Traore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Wolves , finishing the campaign with six goals and 12 assists .
City know exactly how good he is after twice being on the receiving end of his blistering pace as the Black Country club completed the double over the Blues in the Premier League .
According to the Daily Mirror , however , Wolves may be forced into selling the 24-year-old speedster in order to raise transfer funds as a result of the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic .
This has left the door open for City and Liverpool , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past , to make a move and Wolves are hoping to spark a bidding war for the Spaniard , who they value at around £40million .
Would you have Adama Traore at City ?
Let us know in the comments below !
Elsewhere , City defender John Stones is being linked with a cut-price deal to Chelsea .
The centre-back once again struggled with injuries this past season and appears to be out of Pep Guardiola 's plans following the signing of Ake and the desire to sign another central defender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is well regarded at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea twice failed to sign him in the past and will attempt to get him on the cheap or even on loan this summer .

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Manchester City are ready to battle Liverpool for the signing of Adama Traore as Wolves may be forced to sell their star winger, according to reports.
Following an underwhelming season that produced just one piece of silverware, City are looking to rejuvenate their squad this summer and have already brought in Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres.
While yet another new centre-back - possibly Kalidou Koulibaly - is the club's priority, they continue to be linked with talent in different areas of the pitch as well.
The latest player to be linked is Traore, who has enjoyed another fantastic season at Wolves, finishing the campaign with six goals and 12 assists. City know exactly how good he is after twice being on the receiving end of his blistering pace as the Black Country club completed the double over the Blues in the Premier League.
According to the Daily Mirror, however, Wolves may be forced into selling the 24-year-old speedster in order to raise transfer funds as a result of the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This has left the door open for City and Liverpool, who have both been linked with Traore in the past, to make a move and Wolves are hoping to spark a bidding war for the Spaniard, who they value at around £40million.
Would you have Adama Traore at City? Let us know in the comments below!
Elsewhere, City defender John Stones is being linked with a cut-price deal to Chelsea.
The centre-back once again struggled with injuries this past season and appears to be out of Pep Guardiola's plans following the signing of Ake and the desire to sign another central defender.
The Daily Mail reports that Stones is well regarded at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea twice failed to sign him in the past and will attempt to get him on the cheap or even on loan this summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Piccadilly Gardens' lost 'lunatic asylum' and grim history of public torture

The history of Piccadilly Gardens has long been a controversial one .
Before the 'Berlin Wall ' and the scourge of Spice , it was a place of public torture , where the city 's prostitutes and 'scolds ' would be humiliated in front of a baying crowd .
In the 16th and 17th centuries the gardens were little more than patch of waste land on the edge of the city centre .
Known as the 'daub holes ' , it was home to a wet pit and ponds where clay for the construction of wattle and daub walls was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daub holes also had another , more sinister use .
They doubled up as the home of Manchester 's ducking stools , the barbaric means by which the city 's troublesome women were punished .
Their 'crimes ' could be anything from 'scolding ' - being quarrelsome or noisy - to not behaving as a dutiful maid or wife was expected , to having a child out of wedlock or being a prostitute .
Whatever misdemeanour they 'd been accused of the punishment was the same .
They 'd be dragged through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and strapped to a chair attached to the end of a long wooden pole , which hovered on a pivot over the water .
Then they would be ducked in the water .
Michala Hulme , history lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University , said the 'duckings ' would have been big public spectacles .
She told the Manchester Evening News : `` Religion was key .
Ducking was thought to wash away their sins .
`` It was very easy to be accused of being a prostitute or a witch during this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit strange or anything that could n't be explained was called witchcraft .
`` They would stick these women on the ducking chair and dunk them until their sins were washed away .
`` People at this time were used to public hangings and the duckings would have been a big spectacle . ''
Ducking stools were in widespread use in England , Scotland and colonial America at this time .
It 's thought the first stool in Manchester was put in place in the early 17th Century and was followed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
By the late 17th Century the practice was , thankfully , dying out although a knot and bridle is said to have hung from the door of a shop on Market Street into the next century as a macabre reminder for women to toe the line .
But in later years Piccadilly Gardens became home to a much more enlightened approach .
In the mid-18th Century one of the UK 's first lunatic asylums was built there , adjoining the original Manchester Royal Infirmary .
MRI had been treating insane patients as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admission as in-patients .
So , amid growing concern about the abuses of private madhouses , a new hospital for these patients was built .
The Manchester Lunatic Hospital opened and took its first patients in 1766 .
It was founded in a spirit of liberal humanity and aimed to avoid the terrible treatment found at many private institutions of the time .
`` The Manchester Lunatic Hospital tended to treat their patients better than other mental hospitals , '' said Michala .
`` They did not agree to any ill treatment of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trustees passed a resolution stating that there would be 'no stripes or beatings .
No painful coercion whatsoever , more than what is necessary to restrain them from hurting themselves or others ' .
Almost 75 years later the trustees noted that the original founders of the hospital were 'quite in unison with the mild , merciful and enlightened measures now adopted by the medical practitioners in our modern lunatic hospitals ' .
`` Kindness and tenderness soothe and heal the bruised mind and affrighted imagination , '' they added .
By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Infirmary , by 1800 it had over 100 beds .
But by the mid-19 Century , with Victorian Manchester also growing quickly , the Piccadilly site had become built up and noisy , making it unsuitable for the care of mental patients .
So in 1845 , the trustees bought a site in Cheadle , Stockport , moving the hospital there four years later .
With space for 80 patients it was named The Manchester Royal Hospital for the Insane , and continued the practice of 'mild , merciful and enlightened ' care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-compulsory labour and recreation , some patients were housed in villas in the grounds .
Michala said : `` It was groundbreaking .
`` The treatments they were using were way ahead of their time .
`` Treatments in other mental hospitals at the time were brutal but the committee pledged that they would do nothing that caused harm to any of their patients .
At the time mental health and depression was n't really understood .
You could be locked up for mental illness .
`` The best doctors in the field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always trying new treatments , new technologies .
`` They realised that getting patients out of the smog and grime of the city would be beneficial .
So they decided to build a new hospital at Cheadle .
`` The same type of methods that are used today , they were using in the 1850s . ''
With thanks to Manchester Local Image Collection for the use of the images in this article .

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The history of Piccadilly Gardens has long been a controversial one.
Before the 'Berlin Wall' and the scourge of Spice, it was a place of public torture, where the city's prostitutes and 'scolds' would be humiliated in front of a baying crowd.
In the 16th and 17th centuries the gardens were little more than patch of waste land on the edge of the city centre.
Known as the 'daub holes', it was home to a wet pit and ponds where clay for the construction of wattle and daub walls was extracted from the ground.
But the daub holes also had another, more sinister use.
They doubled up as the home of Manchester's ducking stools, the barbaric means by which the city's troublesome women were punished.
Their 'crimes' could be anything from 'scolding' - being quarrelsome or noisy - to not behaving as a dutiful maid or wife was expected, to having a child out of wedlock or being a prostitute.
Whatever misdemeanour they'd been accused of the punishment was the same.
They'd be dragged through the city's streets to the Daub Holes, and strapped to a chair attached to the end of a long wooden pole, which hovered on a pivot over the water.
Then they would be ducked in the water.
(Image: Publicity Photo)
Michala Hulme, history lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, said the 'duckings' would have been big public spectacles.
She told the Manchester Evening News : "Religion was key. Ducking was thought to wash away their sins.
"It was very easy to be accused of being a prostitute or a witch during this period.
"Any women who was a bit strange or anything that couldn't be explained was called witchcraft.
"They would stick these women on the ducking chair and dunk them until their sins were washed away.
"People at this time were used to public hangings and the duckings would have been a big spectacle."
Ducking stools were in widespread use in England, Scotland and colonial America at this time.
It's thought the first stool in Manchester was put in place in the early 17th Century and was followed by several more over the next two decades.
By the late 17th Century the practice was, thankfully, dying out although a knot and bridle is said to have hung from the door of a shop on Market Street into the next century as a macabre reminder for women to toe the line.
(Image: Manchester Libraries, Information and Archives)
But in later years Piccadilly Gardens became home to a much more enlightened approach.
In the mid-18th Century one of the UK's first lunatic asylums was built there, adjoining the original Manchester Royal Infirmary.
MRI had been treating insane patients as out-patients, but they were barred from admission as in-patients.
So, amid growing concern about the abuses of private madhouses, a new hospital for these patients was built.
The Manchester Lunatic Hospital opened and took its first patients in 1766.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
It was founded in a spirit of liberal humanity and aimed to avoid the terrible treatment found at many private institutions of the time.
"The Manchester Lunatic Hospital tended to treat their patients better than other mental hospitals," said Michala.
"They did not agree to any ill treatment of their patients."
In 1773, the trustees passed a resolution stating that there would be 'no stripes or beatings. No painful coercion whatsoever, more than what is necessary to restrain them from hurting themselves or others'.
Almost 75 years later the trustees noted that the original founders of the hospital were 'quite in unison with the mild, merciful and enlightened measures now adopted by the medical practitioners in our modern lunatic hospitals'.
"Kindness and tenderness soothe and heal the bruised mind and affrighted imagination," they added.
The hospital expanded rapidly.
By 1787 it was larger than the main Infirmary, by 1800 it had over 100 beds.
But by the mid-19 Century, with Victorian Manchester also growing quickly, the Piccadilly site had become built up and noisy, making it unsuitable for the care of mental patients.
So in 1845, the trustees bought a site in Cheadle, Stockport, moving the hospital there four years later.
With space for 80 patients it was named The Manchester Royal Hospital for the Insane, and continued the practice of 'mild, merciful and enlightened' care.
Treatment came in the form of non-compulsory labour and recreation, some patients were housed in villas in the grounds.
Michala said: "It was groundbreaking.
"The treatments they were using were way ahead of their time.
"Treatments in other mental hospitals at the time were brutal but the committee pledged that they would do nothing that caused harm to any of their patients. At the time mental health and depression wasn't really understood. You could be locked up for mental illness.
"The best doctors in the field worked in the hospital. They were always trying new treatments, new technologies.
"They realised that getting patients out of the smog and grime of the city would be beneficial. So they decided to build a new hospital at Cheadle.
"They thought patients needed fresh air, exercise, nature, the countryside.
"The same type of methods that are used today, they were using in the 1850s."
With thanks to Manchester Local Image Collection for the use of the images in this article.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--The latest coronavirus infection rates for every borough of Greater Manchester

The coronavirus infection rate is increasing in Bury , the latest government data reveals .
Figures released on Sunday ( August 23 ) show the rate infection rate in the borough reached 30.9 in the week ending August 20 .
This has risen from 27.7 recorded for the previous seven-day period .
Positive cases have also risen slightly in Stockport going from a rate of 14.3 to 14.7 .
The infection rate in Oldham is continuing to fall , decreasing from 63.7 in the previous seven day period to to 62.8 .
The borough is still under 'red alert ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having been implemented on Friday ( 22 August ) .
The rate has also dropped in Rochdale to 40 - it was recorded at 41.4 in the previous seven days .
Infection rates have also dropped in Manchester , Salford , Trafford and Bolton .
In Tameside and Wigan the infection rate has remained the same .
How the infection rates are calculated - These charts are based on data released by Public Health England and can be accessed via this link .
- The government uses this data to determine whether to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It would also be used to decide if local restrictions should be lifted .
- The number of people being tested is rising , which will lead to the number of positive tests rising .
However , there is no publicly accessible data for how many tests were conducted in all areas , so it is not possible to compare these .
- The government uses the cases per 100,000 rate to decide on local lockdowns Manchester , Rochdale , Bury and Salford remain on yellow alert , while Tameside , Trafford , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ green .
Local lockdown restrictions will be removed from Wigan from Wednesday , August 26 .
The borough has consistently been the area with the lowest number of coronavirus cases in Greater Manchester over recent weeks .
And other borough 's across the region could be removed from lockdown in the coming weeks if cases continue to fall .
Overall , positive cases across the region are continuing to drop week on week .
In the week ending August 20 , there were 808 positive COVID-19 across Greater Manchester .
This is 231 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lowest total number of cases in a seven-day period since July 29 , the day before local lockdown measures were announced for the region .
The number of coronavirus cases across Greater Manchester began to rise around July 16 and local lockdown measures were announced on July 30 .
But after reaching a peak of 1,083 cases in the week ending August 12 , the number of weekly cases across the region has continued to fall .
The number of people who have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the recent outbreak of new cases .
The government has indicated that it will take action to impose local restrictions wherever infection rates start to rise .
The latest data gives infection rates up until August 20 , as there is a delay of up to three days before the full results are reported .

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The coronavirus infection rate is increasing in Bury, the latest government data reveals.
Figures released on Sunday (August 23) show the rate infection rate in the borough reached 30.9 in the week ending August 20.
This has risen from 27.7 recorded for the previous seven-day period.
Positive cases have also risen slightly in Stockport going from a rate of 14.3 to 14.7.
The infection rate in Oldham is continuing to fall, decreasing from 63.7 in the previous seven day period to to 62.8.
The borough is still under 'red alert', with targeted measures around household mixing having been implemented on Friday (22 August).
The rate has also dropped in Rochdale to 40 - it was recorded at 41.4 in the previous seven days.
Infection rates have also dropped in Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Bolton.
In Tameside and Wigan the infection rate has remained the same.
How the infection rates are calculated - These charts are based on data released by Public Health England and can be accessed via this link. - The government uses this data to determine whether to put a region into local lockdown. It would also be used to decide if local restrictions should be lifted. - The number of people being tested is rising, which will lead to the number of positive tests rising. However, there is no publicly accessible data for how many tests were conducted in all areas, so it is not possible to compare these. - The government uses the cases per 100,000 rate to decide on local lockdowns
Manchester, Rochdale, Bury and Salford remain on yellow alert, while Tameside, Trafford, Bolton, Stockport and Wigan are on green.
Local lockdown restrictions will be removed from Wigan from Wednesday, August 26.
The borough has consistently been the area with the lowest number of coronavirus cases in Greater Manchester over recent weeks.
And other borough's across the region could be removed from lockdown in the coming weeks if cases continue to fall.
Overall, positive cases across the region are continuing to drop week on week.
In the week ending August 20, there were 808 positive COVID-19 across Greater Manchester.
This is 231 fewer than the previous week and is the lowest total number of cases in a seven-day period since July 29, the day before local lockdown measures were announced for the region.
The number of coronavirus cases across Greater Manchester began to rise around July 16 and local lockdown measures were announced on July 30.
But after reaching a peak of 1,083 cases in the week ending August 12, the number of weekly cases across the region has continued to fall.
The number of people who have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus has also continued to stay very low during the recent outbreak of new cases.
The government has indicated that it will take action to impose local restrictions wherever infection rates start to rise.
The latest data gives infection rates up until August 20, as there is a delay of up to three days before the full results are reported.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Former Emmerdale star bedbound after suffering burst ovarian cyst

Former Emmerdale actress Natalie Anderson has urged her followers to get checked out after discovering she had a burst ovarian cyst .
Natalie , who played Alicia Gallagher in the rural soap for five years , says she had nagging pain for months but made excuses not to go to a doctor .
But she was so much pain this week she underwent some scans and admits it could have been much worse if she 'd continued to ignore it .
Sharing a photo on Instagram from last week of herself looking relaxed by a lake , she said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now as I ’ ve been in bed all week with a burst ovarian cyst .
`` So bloody painful !
Stupidly I ’ d left it even though it had been nagging me for months .
`` In my head I made so many excuses why I couldn ’ t get to the doctors , too busy , it ’ s nothing etc etc .
`` Well that was silly because this week I ’ ve been in so much pain , had to have several scans and lost about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve had to rest up .
`` However it could have been a lot worse had I not in the end got it checked out ! ''
Natalie says she was urged to get checked by her friend Natalie Woodward who is battling bowel cancer .
`` To be honest it was chatting to our gorgeous Nat @ missiontoremission that really made me do something about it , '' she explained .
`` Please listen to her when she says if something is bothering you with your health , don ’ t wait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Updating followers about her current health Natalie said : `` I ’ m fine if a bit sore and frustrated but things can be very different if you leave an issue untreated .
Make sure you look after yourself .
# wellbeing # wellness # getchecked . ''
Natalie , 38 , who starred in Emmerdale from 2010 to 2015 , recently interviewed Manchester actress Natasha Naomi Rea for her lifestyle and wellbeing podcast The Capsule In Conversation about the success of her memoir Me , Myself and Bipolar Brenda , about her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits of exercise and the holistic approach she takes to managing the condition plus her work with the charity Bipolar UK and the # speakoutlikebrenda campaign .

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Former Emmerdale actress Natalie Anderson has urged her followers to get checked out after discovering she had a burst ovarian cyst.
Natalie, who played Alicia Gallagher in the rural soap for five years, says she had nagging pain for months but made excuses not to go to a doctor.
But she was so much pain this week she underwent some scans and admits it could have been much worse if she'd continued to ignore it.
Sharing a photo on Instagram from last week of herself looking relaxed by a lake, she said: "This is NOT how I feel right now as I’ve been in bed all week with a burst ovarian cyst.
(Image: Natalie Anderson Instagram)
"So bloody painful! Stupidly I’d left it even though it had been nagging me for months.
"In my head I made so many excuses why I couldn’t get to the doctors, too busy, it’s nothing etc etc.
"Well that was silly because this week I’ve been in so much pain, had to have several scans and lost about a weeks worth of work whilst I’ve had to rest up.
"However it could have been a lot worse had I not in the end got it checked out!"
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Natalie says she was urged to get checked by her friend Natalie Woodward who is battling bowel cancer.
"To be honest it was chatting to our gorgeous Nat @missiontoremission that really made me do something about it," she explained.
"Please listen to her when she says if something is bothering you with your health, don’t wait get it checked out!!"
Updating followers about her current health Natalie said: "I’m fine if a bit sore and frustrated but things can be very different if you leave an issue untreated. Make sure you look after yourself. #wellbeing #wellness #getchecked."
Natalie, 38, who starred in Emmerdale from 2010 to 2015, recently interviewed Manchester actress Natasha Naomi Rea for her lifestyle and wellbeing podcast The Capsule In Conversation about the success of her memoir Me, Myself and Bipolar Brenda, about her personal journey with bipolar disorder, the benefits of exercise and the holistic approach she takes to managing the condition plus her work with the charity Bipolar UK and the #speakoutlikebrenda campaign.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Fans of BBC show warned it's about to 'disappear forever'

Fans of the BBC One sitcom Scarborough been warned that the show is about to 'disappear forever . '
Scarborough , set in the North Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough , starred Salford comic Jason Manford as Mike and former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley as Karen , a couple in their late 30s giving their romance another go after a break of five years .
The show , which was filmed on location in Stockport and in Manchester studios as well as in Scarborough in April last year , was not commissioned for a second series after it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Derren Litten , who also wrote the award-winning ITV series Benidorm which ended in 2018 , has now urged fans to see it while they still can .
He says it 's only going to be showing on the BBC iPlayer streaming service for a limited time and it wo n't be released for download or on DVD .
`` I wrote and directed a lovely show called # Scarborough - it ’ s only on @ BBCiPlayer for a few more weeks and with no download/DVD release this will probably be your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disappears forever , '' he tweeted .
His message was shared by Walkden star Cath , and viewers rushed to voice their disappointment .
`` I was gutted that it was n't going to get a second series and now its getting taken away from me completely , '' tweeted one .
`` Absolute shame you didn ’ t get to do the second series Derren , it was brilliant ! ''
said another .
`` No this ca n't be !
!
!
The @ BBCOne needs to show Scarborough again if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let the seaside come to us , '' protested another fan .
And another told him : `` It ’ s such a lovely show and I just do not understand why it didn ’ t get a second series .
`` Anyway , I ’ ll enjoy it while I can xx '' The Underbank area of Stockport stood in for the seaside town in the show in scenes featuring the hair salon Geraldine 's .
`` God I can ’ t wait for you guys to see it !
You ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart full to the brim - it ’ s BRILLIANT , '' said Catherine as she worked on the series .

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Fans of the BBC One sitcom Scarborough been warned that the show is about to 'disappear forever.'
Scarborough, set in the North Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough, starred Salford comic Jason Manford as Mike and former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley as Karen, a couple in their late 30s giving their romance another go after a break of five years.
The show, which was filmed on location in Stockport and in Manchester studios as well as in Scarborough in April last year, was not commissioned for a second series after it was aired in September.
Writer and director Derren Litten, who also wrote the award-winning ITV series Benidorm which ended in 2018, has now urged fans to see it while they still can.
(Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron)
He says it's only going to be showing on the BBC iPlayer streaming service for a limited time and it won't be released for download or on DVD.
"I wrote and directed a lovely show called #Scarborough - it’s only on @BBCiPlayer for a few more weeks and with no download/DVD release this will probably be your last chance to see it before it disappears forever," he tweeted.
His message was shared by Walkden star Cath, and viewers rushed to voice their disappointment.
(Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron)
"I was gutted that it wasn't going to get a second series and now its getting taken away from me completely," tweeted one.
"Absolute shame you didn’t get to do the second series Derren, it was brilliant!" said another.
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"No this can't be !!! The @BBCOne needs to show Scarborough again if we can't get to the seaside let the seaside come to us," protested another fan.
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And another told him: "It’s such a lovely show and I just do not understand why it didn’t get a second series.
"Anyway, I’ll enjoy it while I can xx"
The Underbank area of Stockport stood in for the seaside town in the show in scenes featuring the hair salon Geraldine's.
"God I can’t wait for you guys to see it! You’ll howl with laughter and keep your heart full to the brim - it’s BRILLIANT," said Catherine as she worked on the series.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--'Unmistakable smell of cannabis' led to the arrest of man with knife

An 'unmistakable smell of cannabis ' led to the arrest of a man who was carrying a knife at a @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers confronted the teen at the platform after spotting him trying to avoid them @ @ @ @ @ tram .
Police reportedly searched him and discovered a large knife and drugs .
They @ @ @ @ @ him perform a 'very quick , not so subtle u-turn as he was disembarking , @ @ @ @ @ PD Tia waiting on the platform ' , police from GMP Trafford South 's team @ @ @ @ @ him , this was seen by officers and when spoken too , there was an @ @ @ @ @ , officers posted on Facebook on Sunday afternoon .
A 17-year-old male has been arrested @ @ @ @ @ did not post details of the arrest or include the location of the station .

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An 'unmistakable smell of cannabis' led to the arrest of a man who was carrying a knife at a Metrolink station, police said.
Officers confronted the teen at the platform after spotting him trying to avoid them as he got off a tram.
Police reportedly searched him and discovered a large knife and drugs.
They had stopped him after seeing him perform a 'very quick, not so subtle u-turn as he was disembarking, after spotting uniformed officers and PD Tia waiting on the platform', police from GMP Trafford South's team said.
"Unfortunately for him, this was seen by officers and when spoken too, there was an unmistakable smell of cannabis", officers posted on Facebook on Sunday afternoon.
A 17-year-old male has been arrested, officers said.
They did not post details of the arrest or include the location of the station.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--More strong winds next week as Met Office issues another weather warning

Parts of the UK are set to be hit by more strong winds next week after the Met Office issued another yellow weather warning .
Wind speeds could be as high as 60mph in some high regions .
Next Tuesday and Wednesday will likely see another period of strong winds and gales , with some disruption to transport possible , according to forecasters .
The Met Office warned that bus and train services are likely to be affected , while there may also be delays on exposed roads and bridges .
A yellow weather warning is in place for much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 12pm on Wednesday .
`` A spell of strong winds is likely to develop across the southwest of England and Wales on Tuesday morning , before spreading east across other parts of England and Wales overnight , clearing into the North Sea on Wednesday , '' the Met Office said .
`` Gusts of wind are likely to exceed 50 mph for quite a few places , with exposed coasts and hills seeing gusts in excess of 60 mph .
`` Whilst not exceptional , winds this strong are unusual for August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heavy rain in places , with possible transport disruption and impacts on outdoor activities . ''
Many places have already been battling with strong winds as Storm Ellen hit the UK earlier this week .
An unseasonably deep Atlantic low pressure system brought very strong winds across Northern Ireland from Wednesday night , with reports of power cuts and roads blocked by fallen trees .

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Parts of the UK are set to be hit by more strong winds next week after the Met Office issued another yellow weather warning.
Wind speeds could be as high as 60mph in some high regions.
Next Tuesday and Wednesday will likely see another period of strong winds and gales, with some disruption to transport possible, according to forecasters.
The Met Office warned that bus and train services are likely to be affected, while there may also be delays on exposed roads and bridges.
A yellow weather warning is in place for much of the UK between 9am on Tuesday and 12pm on Wednesday.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"A spell of strong winds is likely to develop across the southwest of England and Wales on Tuesday morning, before spreading east across other parts of England and Wales overnight, clearing into the North Sea on Wednesday," the Met Office said.
"Gusts of wind are likely to exceed 50 mph for quite a few places, with exposed coasts and hills seeing gusts in excess of 60 mph.
"Whilst not exceptional, winds this strong are unusual for August and they will be accompanied by some heavy rain in places, with possible transport disruption and impacts on outdoor activities."
Many places have already been battling with strong winds as Storm Ellen hit the UK earlier this week.
An unseasonably deep Atlantic low pressure system brought very strong winds across Northern Ireland from Wednesday night, with reports of power cuts and roads blocked by fallen trees.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Pay back time for drug dealer after £100,000 found hidden in van

A drug dealer arrested after police found £100,000 hidden in a van under a false floor has been ordered to pay back some of his ill-gotten gains .
The van was pulled over in Bolton in October last year .
It was part of an operation that led to the seizure of three kilos of heroin worth around £3 million .
Imran Khan Ashraf , 31 , who was driving the van , later pleaded guilty to money laundering and is now serving a 28-month prison sentence .
But his co-accused , drug dealer Yusuf Kara , was sentenced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for conspiracy to supply drugs and money laundering .
Police said he lived a 'lavish lifestyle ' funded by crime .
But he 's now been ordered to hand over almost £137,000 - all his assets - after a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing at a crown court .
Kara , 30 , has three months to pay - or face a further 16 months in prison .
He was arrested at his home on the same day Ashraf was stopped in Bolton .
When National Crime Agency officers searched Kara 's house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a kilo of heroin , with a street value of around £3 million , hidden in bags and a suitcase .
A judge at Leeds Crown Court was told he benefited from crime to the tune of more than £1 million .
The NCA were able to prove Kara 's recoverable assets , including cash , cars and designer clothing , only totalled £136,907 .
The judge subsequently passed a confiscation order in that amount .
The ruling will also see Kara forfeit a Ford Focus and a Peugeot 207 , which he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NCA said .
He was arrested on Shearbridge Road , Bradford , on October 17 2019 .
The NCA said the court also found Ashraf , who is also from Bradford , had benefited from crime by £249,550 - and that he owned assets totalling £2,669 .
In a statement , police said : `` Ashraf was made subject of a confiscation order in the sum of £2,669.69 , and a number of phones found in his possession , including an Encrochat handset , have been destroyed . ''
NCA Branch Commander Mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drug trade fuels violence and intimidation in our communities , and Kara was living a lavish lifestyle profiting from this criminality .
`` The result shows the full extent of the NCA 's impact - an already imprisoned drug trafficker and money launderer being stripped of their illicit cash and assets .
`` We continue to use all of the tools at our disposal to pursue serious and organised criminals and deny them their proceeds of crime . ''
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A drug dealer arrested after police found £100,000 hidden in a van under a false floor has been ordered to pay back some of his ill-gotten gains.
The van was pulled over in Bolton in October last year.
It was part of an operation that led to the seizure of three kilos of heroin worth around £3 million.
Imran Khan Ashraf, 31, who was driving the van, later pleaded guilty to money laundering and is now serving a 28-month prison sentence.
But his co-accused, drug dealer Yusuf Kara, was sentenced to 10 years, four months behind bars for conspiracy to supply drugs and money laundering.
Police said he lived a 'lavish lifestyle' funded by crime.
But he's now been ordered to hand over almost £137,000 - all his assets - after a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing at a crown court.
(Image: NCA)
Kara, 30, has three months to pay - or face a further 16 months in prison.
He was arrested at his home on the same day Ashraf was stopped in Bolton.
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When National Crime Agency officers searched Kara's house they found 56 packages, each containing a kilo of heroin, with a street value of around £3 million, hidden in bags and a suitcase.
A judge at Leeds Crown Court was told he benefited from crime to the tune of more than £1 million.
(Image: NCA)
The NCA were able to prove Kara's recoverable assets, including cash, cars and designer clothing, only totalled £136,907.
The judge subsequently passed a confiscation order in that amount.
The ruling will also see Kara forfeit a Ford Focus and a Peugeot 207, which he had used to transport drugs, the NCA said.
He was arrested on Shearbridge Road, Bradford, on October 17 2019.
The NCA said the court also found Ashraf, who is also from Bradford, had benefited from crime by £249,550 - and that he owned assets totalling £2,669.
(Image: NCA)
In a statement, police said: "Ashraf was made subject of a confiscation order in the sum of £2,669.69, and a number of phones found in his possession, including an Encrochat handset, have been destroyed."
NCA Branch Commander Mark Spoors said: "The class A drug trade fuels violence and intimidation in our communities, and Kara was living a lavish lifestyle profiting from this criminality.
"The result shows the full extent of the NCA's impact - an already imprisoned drug trafficker and money launderer being stripped of their illicit cash and assets.
"We continue to use all of the tools at our disposal to pursue serious and organised criminals and deny them their proceeds of crime."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Mino Raiola provides update on Paul Pogba's Manchester United future

Mino Raiola , the agent of Paul Pogba , has confirmed that the midfielder will be remaining at Manchester United this summer and that talks will soon begin on a new contract .
Pogba 's future has often been in doubt at Old Trafford over the past year , especially when he admitted he was open to a 'new challenge somewhere else ' last summer with Real Madrid 's Zinedine Zidane keen to sign his fellow countryman and former club Juventus also said to be interested .
However , a move never materialised for the World Cup winner and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would prove to be difficult , as a troublesome ankle injury limited him to just seven Premier League appearances before football was suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak .
After the restart , however , Pogba , fully recovered from his injury , looked refreshed and revitalised linking up alongside new signing Bruno Fernandes and played a key role in earning United Champions League qualification with a third place finish and reaching the Europa League semi-finals .
Pogba 's current deal at the club expires next summer , though United have the option @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Raiola has revealed that talks will soon begin on a new deal for the 27-year-old .
Are you happy with the news about Pogba staying at the club ?
Let us know in the comments below !
“ Pogba is a key player for Manchester United , they have an important project and he is 100 per cent included , '' Raiola told Sky Sports Italia .
`` Manchester United will not accept any bid this summer to sell Pogba .
We are going to speak about a new contract soon , @ @ @ @

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Mino Raiola, the agent of Paul Pogba, has confirmed that the midfielder will be remaining at Manchester United this summer and that talks will soon begin on a new contract.
Pogba's future has often been in doubt at Old Trafford over the past year, especially when he admitted he was open to a 'new challenge somewhere else' last summer with Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane keen to sign his fellow countryman and former club Juventus also said to be interested.
However, a move never materialised for the World Cup winner and he remained at United but the coming season would prove to be difficult, as a troublesome ankle injury limited him to just seven Premier League appearances before football was suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
After the restart, however, Pogba , fully recovered from his injury, looked refreshed and revitalised linking up alongside new signing Bruno Fernandes and played a key role in earning United Champions League qualification with a third place finish and reaching the Europa League semi-finals.
Pogba's current deal at the club expires next summer, though United have the option to extend it by a year, but Raiola has revealed that talks will soon begin on a new deal for the 27-year-old.
Are you happy with the news about Pogba staying at the club? Let us know in the comments below!
“Pogba is a key player for Manchester United, they have an important project and he is 100 per cent included," Raiola told Sky Sports Italia.
"Manchester United will not accept any bid this summer to sell Pogba. We are going to speak about a new contract soon, no stress.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-23--Car left sticking out of Salford building after bizarre crash

A car left sticking out of a building in Salford following a bizarre crash has bewildered residents .
The incident @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool Road in Cadishead last night ( August 22 ) .
Pictures taken last night @ @ @ @ @ inside the Hells Angels Manchester building .
The area was cordoned off while police and @ @ @ @ @ .
It is understood the car was later removed from the building .
Video footage @ @ @ @ @ hole in the side of the wall as a cleanup operation got underway .
Lorna @ @ @ @ @ scene shortly after the crash , said : `` It looked like it had been @ @ @ @ @ a pick-up type car .
Looked like all the damage was inside .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ stood around .
It was all taped off and I had to cross the road @ @ @ @ @ I was gobsmacked , I could n't believe my eyes . ''
Greater Manchester Police @ @ @ @ @ both been approached for comment .

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A car left sticking out of a building in Salford following a bizarre crash has bewildered residents.
The incident happened just after 11pm on Liverpool Road in Cadishead last night (August 22).
Pictures taken last night showed half of the vehicle inside the Hells Angels Manchester building.
The area was cordoned off while police and fire crews attended the scene.
It is understood the car was later removed from the building. Video footage uploaded online showed a huge hole in the side of the wall as a cleanup operation got underway.
Lorna Hoy, who witnessed the scene shortly after the crash, said: "It looked like it had been reversed in, it was a pick-up type car. Looked like all the damage was inside.
(Image: Lorna Hoy)
"There was just a few people stood around. It was all taped off and I had to cross the road to get past.
"I was gobsmacked, I couldn't believe my eyes."
Greater Manchester Police and Hells Angels Manchester have both been approached for comment.