themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--These 78 NHS heroes died after contracting coronavirus

Tributes have now been paid to more than 70 NHS workers who died after contracting coronavirus .
Dominic Raab , who is standing in for the prime minister , told Parliament on Wednesday that a confirmed total of 69 NHS workers have died after contracting Covid-19 .
However , the number of healthcare workers who have been named in tributes from family and colleagues is much higher .
These are the stories of the 78 NHS heroes who we know have lost their lives so far .
Kirsty Jones , a healthcare support worker and mum-of-two , died after working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She was described as a “ selfless and bright ” employee .
Described as an “ extraordinary woman ” who “ refused to retire ” , Sophie Fagan , 78 , was well known at Homerton University Hospital and across Hackney .
Sophie , a carer support specialist , first qualified as a nurse in 1966 , before working as a community nurse and across the hospital sites for the next 54 years .
Grant Magangadied on April 20 at Tameside Hospital after 11 years of nursing , most recently at Hurst Place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust said he `` cared deeply for his patients and lit up the room with his infectious smile and positive personality ” .
Sadeq Elhowsh , was an orthopaedic surgeon worked for St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Merseyside for 17 years .
The 58-year-old was “ a wonderful husband , as well as a devoted father ” and someone who “ loved his work and was dedicated to supporting his patients and his colleagues ” , his family said .
Fomer GP Craig Wakeham died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dr Wakeham was the chief clinical information officer at NHS Dorset CCG and had previously worked as a GP for 30 years .
Ate Wilma Banaag had worked as a nurse at Watford General Hospital for almost two decades , since she arrived in the UK in January 2001 .
A fundraiser , set up in her memory , said : “ She is a much-valued staff nurse on the ward , a very caring , compassionate , soft-spoken and hard-working nurse . ''
Mental health nurse Ade Dickson had been working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Treatment Team at the time of his death .
The Barnet , Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust , which announced his death , said : “ Ade was a highly respected colleague who will be deeply missed by his family , friends , Trust staff and patients.
” Gerallt Davies became the first paramedic in Wales to die after contacting coronavirus .
The 51-year-old , from Swansea , had worked for the Welsh Ambulance Service for 26 years .
Emergency consultant Manjeet Singh Riyat , the first Sikh to work as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , died on April 20 .
He was known by his colleagues at the Royal Derby Hospital as the “ father of the emergency department ” .
Dr Sonia Swart , chief executive at the NHS trust , said : “ Joanna Klenczon touched the lives of so many people at NGH and she will be missed by everyone who knew or worked with her . ''
Chrissie Emerson , a healthcare assistant working at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King ’ s Lynn in Norfolk , died after testing positive for Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ valued colleague '' and a `` much-loved wife and cherished mother and grandmother '' .
Frontline health worker Grace Kungwengwe leaves behind two sons and grandchildren .
She was described as a “ dedicated NHS worker , who loved her job '' .
Josephine Masteke ( Manini ) , 55 , also known as Josephine Peter , died on April 18 at Southport and Formby District General Hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 .
The mum-of-two had been working at Southport on an agency contract since February and had been a nurse for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Rajesh Kalraiya , a community paediatrician , and Mamoona Rana , a trainee registrar in psychiatry .
The North East London Foundation Trust ( NELFT ) confirmed the deaths of both Drs Kalraiya and Rana , describing them as two “ highly valued and respected colleagues ” .
Dr Kalraiya was 68 and was working as a locum in Romford .
Dr Rana was 49 .
Auxiliary nurse Margaret Tapley was still working night shifts when she died on April 19 , at the age of 84 .
Her grandson , Tom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phenomenal , committed , kind-hearted fighter '' who inspired him to become a nurse himself .
Patrick McManus had worked as a nurse in Staffordshire for more than 40 years .
The 60-year-old was described as “ an exceptional leader ” and a “ lovable character ” and had worked at Staffordshire Royal Infirmary and the County Hospital in Stafford .
Jenelyn Carter worked on the admissions ward at Morriston Hospital and was well-loved by all her colleagues and patients , Swansea Bay University Health Board said .
Colleagues said she `` would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was a lovely , caring person inside and out , with a heart of gold ” .
Linda Clarke , a 66-year-old community midwife died at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan on April 17 .
She had worked for the Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust for 30 years .
The hospital 's chief executive Tracey Fletcher said : “ Michael was a vibrant , larger-than-life character on our acute care unit , and was well-known and very well-liked throughout the hospital.
” Mental health nurse Khulisani ( Khuli @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ well-respected and selfless professional nurse , who always put the patient first ” .
He had been working as a charge nurse in the forensic services at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust before he died on April 17 , after testing positive for Covid-19 .
Described as a gentle soul who was kind and generous , he had been isolating from around the end of March as a vulnerable member of staff due to underlying health conditions , and became ill with coronavirus .
Ruben Munoz , a nursing assistant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father-of-two , also died on April 17 .
His family said : “ Ruben is a good son , a beloved husband and an amazing father to his two children .
He was so proud of his NHS and Woodland Ward family.
” Barry England , leading operations manager at the East of England ambulance service died on April 16 , having spent four days in hospital .
A statement issued on behalf of his family said their hearts are broken at his sudden loss and that Mr England was extremely proud to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 33 years .
Lourdes Campbell , known as 'Des ' to her colleagues , was remembered as “ diligent and compassionate ” by the Bolton NHS Foundation Trust .
In a statement on April 16 , chief executive of the trust Fiona Noden said Ms Campbell died in the critical care unit at Royal Bolton Hospital after contracting the virus .
A radiographer at Furness General Hospital , Simon Guest died on the evening of April 15 .
His wife Nicky described him as “ special , a true gentleman and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jane Murphy , 73 , worked at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for almost 30 years .
She was a a cleaner before she retrained as a clinical support worker .
“ Jane would help anybody out , but would tell you if you were wrong , ” a friend said .
Dr Krishan Arora , 57 , was a senior partner at Violet Lane Medical Practice , and had been a GP in Croydon , south London , for 27 years .
He was `` extremely well-liked and worked tirelessly to care for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' a colleague said .
Gladys Mujajati , also known as Gladys Nyemba , was a mental health nurse in Derby .
The 46-year-old has been described as “ precious ” by science minister Amanda Solloway , and “ much-loved ” , “ warm ” and “ caring ” by her colleagues .
Amrik Bamotra , a radiology support worker known to colleagues as 'Bob ' , was said to have “ treated everyone like his own family ” , and leaves behind a wife , daughter and son .
The 63-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Ilford , east London , for four years .
Andy Treble , a 57-year-old theatre assistant at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital in North Wales , died on April 15 after testing positive for the disease .
His sister , Maria Molloy , described her brother – who had worked at the hospital for almost 40 years – as a “ kind man ” who dedicated his life to his profession and “ always had a smile on his face ” .
Juliet Alder , a 58-year-old healthcare assistant who had worked at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died on April 14 .
Colleagues said she was known for having a beaming smile , infectious laughter , and taking great pride in looking after others .
Linnette Cruz was the senior head nurse at the Brynteg dental practice in Sketty .
She died on April 14 having been admitted with Covid-19 in March , according to NHS Wales .
Brynteg practice owner Nik Patel said : “ She brought love , light and joy to everyone around her and will be sadly missed by all.
” Nurse Josiane Zauma Ebonja Ekoli @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Leeds and worked at Harrogate Hospital .
The mum-of-five had been a nurse for over 30 years and died on April 13 , aged 55 .
Dr Peter Tun , a father-of-two , worked as an associate specialist in neurorehabilitation at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading for more than 21 years .
The 62-year-old , who died in the intensive care unit at the hospital on April 12 , was called a “ superhero dad ” by his two sons in a tribute .
“ To us , he was simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will miss him every day , ” they said .
Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong died on April 12 after testing positive for Covid-19 earlier in the month .
David Carter , chief executive at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , said : “ Mary worked here for five years and was a highly valued and loved member of our team , a fantastic nurse and a great example of what we stand for in this trust.
” Cheryl Williams worked as a housekeeper on an elderly patient ward at a hospital in Edmonton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 .
North Middlesex University Hospital said Ms Williams would be remembered as a “ much-loved colleague ” .
Healthcare assistant Maureen Ellington worked at Southmead Hospital in Bristol and died on April 12 .
She had worked for the NHS for more than 25 years at both Frenchay and Southmead hospitals .
Her family said : “ She would light up any room she entered .
She will always be in our hearts.
” Leilani Medel worked as an agency nurse in South Wales , and was described as a “ wonderful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her employer said : “ The nursing profession has lost a warm-natured and beautiful nurse who cared for so many vulnerable people during her nursing career.
” Amarante Dias , who worked at the Weston General Hospital in north Somerset , was described as a “ valued and much-loved colleague ” who would be “ greatly missed ” .
Melujean Ballesteros , a Filipino nurse aged 60 , was described as “ dedicated and very caring ” .
She died at St Mary ’ s Hospital in Paddington , London , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being admitted .
Plaster technician Kevin Smith , who worked at Doncaster Royal Infirmary for more than 35 years , died after ' a brief , but courageous , battle with Covid-19 ' , an NHS Trust announced today .
Richard Parker , chief executive at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals , described Kevin as `` well-respected and hugely popular '' .
Donna Campbell , who worked at the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff , also died after testing positive for coronavirus , health officials said today .
Ms Campbell was a healthcare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University Hospital Wales in Cardiff on April 10 .
On Saturday , Sara Dee Trollope was confirmed to have died at Watford General Hospital .
At 55 she had dedicated her entire 33-year career to the NHS and was just months from retirement when she died .
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust said 52-year-old orthopaedics nurse Julie Omar had been self-isolating prior to her death .
Julie was a highly experienced nurse and and was known to many staff at the Trust 's Worcester site from her time with the trauma team there .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cheshire Hospitals , was known for handing out sweets to his colleagues .
Cardiff and Value University Health Board confirmed the death of Gareth Roberts .
Gareth , who was described as `` extremely popular , fun-filled and well-liked '' had worked as a nurse at sites across the health board since the 1980s and came out of retirement in 2015 .
Elsie Sazuze , a care home nurse who worked for Wolverhampton-based agency Totallycare , died on April 7 , the agency confirmed .
Her husband Ken , who is training to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him before she was put on a ventilator to be `` strong and to stay strong for the kids '' .
Two porters at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford have died , Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said on Saturday .
Nurse Amor Gatinao , is reported to have died on the morning of April 10 , having worked at St Charles Hospital , west London .
The men , named locally as Oscar King Jr and Elbert Rico , were described as “ popular and hard-working ” members of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men were married to nursing staff at the hospital .
Nurse Areema Nasreen , 36 , died on April 2 in intensive care at Walsall Manor Hospital in the West Midlands – where she had worked for 16 years .
She was a mum-of-three and had said that qualifying as a nurse was her 'dream ' .
Nurse Aimee O ’ Rourke , 39 , died at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital ( QEQMH ) in Margate , Kent , where she worked .
Colleagues said she was “ determined to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her patients ” .
Filipino nurse Leilani Dayrit , who was described as a “ ray of sunshine ” , worked at St Cross Hospital in Rugby and died on April 7 .
Rebecca Mack , 29 , died on Sunday after going into self-isolation with coronavirus symptoms .
She had worked in the children 's cancer unit at Newcastle 's Royal Victoria Infirmary before leaving to take up other roles in the health sector .
Donald Suelto , who worked at Hammersmith Hospital in west London , died after going into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alagos , 24 , who treated coronavirus patients at Watford General Hospital , is reported to have died after a 12-hour shift on Friday April 3 .
Nurse Alice Kit Tak Ong , 70 , passed away on Tuesday , her family said .
She was described by her daughter Melissa as `` completely dedicated '' .
Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow , Essex , announced the death of 54-year-old midwife Lynsay Coventry .
She had worked for the Trust for 10 years .
Janice Graham , a 58-year-old healthcare support worker and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday .
Her son said : `` My mum was there for me no matter what .
I will miss everything about her . ''
Healthcare assistant Thomas Harvey , 57 , a father-of-seven who worked at Goodmayes Hospital in Ilford , east London , died at home on March 29 .
He died alone while self-isolating .
Another healthcare assistant , Glen Corbin , 59 , had worked at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health in Harlesden , north-west London , for more than 25 years .
Dr Habib Zaidi , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 40 years , died in intensive care at Southend Hospital , Essex , on March 25 .
Amged El-Hawrani , an ear , nose and throat consultant with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHDB ) , died at the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester on March 28 .
Following his death , his family thanked his NHS colleagues for working `` tirelessly '' to save him .
Dr Alfa Saadu , 68 , who had returned to work from retirement , died on Monday at the Whittington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described as a `` passionate man who cared about saving people '' .
Transplant surgeon Adil El Tayar died at West Middlesex University Hospital in Isleworth , west London , on March 25 .
The 63-year-old is thought to have been the first working NHS surgeon to die in the UK from coronavirus .
Professor Sami Shousha , 79 , who had worked at UK cancer research laboratories at London ’ s Hammersmith and Charing Cross hospitals since 1978 , died on April 2 .
Consultant geriatrician Anton Sebastianpillai , who had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London , died on April 4 .
Acting Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said he had been `` privileged '' to meet Dr Sebastianpillai , calling him a `` hugely respected '' consultant and author .
Consultant urologist Abdul Mabud Chowdhury , 53 , who wrote a Facebook post asking Prime Minister Boris Johnson to urgently provide every NHS worker with PPE , died on Wednesday night .
Dr Edmond Adedeji , 62 , who worked as a locum registrar in the emergency department of Great Western Hospital in Swindon , Wiltshire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the hospital said he was a `` respected and well-liked member of the team '' .
Jitendra Rathod , an associate specialist in cardio-thoracic surgery at the University Hospital of Wales , died on Monday morning .
He was considered to be one of the leading cardiothoracic surgeons in Wales and was a dad-of-two .
Emily Perugia , a care co-ordinator in Hillingdon , north-west London , was just 29 at the time of her death .
She was described by a colleague as a “ lovely woman , who never said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perugia ’ s mother , sister , brother and fiance all work for the same NHS trust as her .
He had worked for the NHS for more than 40 years .
Another family doctor , Syed Haider , who worked in Dagenham east London , died in hospital on Monday after it is believed he developed coronavirus symptoms .
Patient discharge planner Barbara Moore , 54 , died on April 6 , the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said .
Her family said in a statement : `` Barbara dedicated her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her two beautiful children and grandchildren . ''
Amanda Forde , a GP receptionist at Vale Practice in Crouch End , north London , was described as “ beautiful and caring '' by her colleagues .
Pooja Sharma , a pharmacist at Eastbourne District General Hospital , died unexpectedly on March 26 , according to a JustGiving page created in her memory .

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Tributes have now been paid to more than 70 NHS workers who died after contracting coronavirus.
Dominic Raab, who is standing in for the prime minister, told Parliament on Wednesday that a confirmed total of 69 NHS workers have died after contracting Covid-19.
However, the number of healthcare workers who have been named in tributes from family and colleagues is much higher.
These are the stories of the 78 NHS heroes who we know have lost their lives so far.
Kirsty Jones , a healthcare support worker and mum-of-two, died after working for 24 years with NHS Lanarkshire.
She was described as a “selfless and bright” employee.
(Image: Family handout)
Described as an “extraordinary woman” who “refused to retire”, Sophie Fagan, 78, was well known at Homerton University Hospital and across Hackney.
Sophie, a carer support specialist, first qualified as a nurse in 1966, before working as a community nurse and across the hospital sites for the next 54 years.
Grant Magangadied on April 20 at Tameside Hospital after 11 years of nursing, most recently at Hurst Place in Ashton-under-Lyne.
A tribute from the Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust said he "cared deeply for his patients and lit up the room with his infectious smile and positive personality”.
Sadeq Elhowsh , was an orthopaedic surgeon worked for St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Merseyside for 17 years.
The 58-year-old was “a wonderful husband, as well as a devoted father” and someone who “loved his work and was dedicated to supporting his patients and his colleagues”, his family said.
Fomer GP Craig Wakeham died after several days in hospital fighting coronavirus.
Dr Wakeham was the chief clinical information officer at NHS Dorset CCG and had previously worked as a GP for 30 years.
Ate Wilma Banaag had worked as a nurse at Watford General Hospital for almost two decades, since she arrived in the UK in January 2001.
A fundraiser, set up in her memory, said: “She is a much-valued staff nurse on the ward, a very caring, compassionate, soft-spoken and hard-working nurse."
Mental health nurse Ade Dickson had been working in the Barnet Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team at the time of his death.
The Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust, which announced his death, said: “Ade was a highly respected colleague who will be deeply missed by his family, friends, Trust staff and patients.”
Gerallt Davies became the first paramedic in Wales to die after contacting coronavirus.
The 51-year-old, from Swansea, had worked for the Welsh Ambulance Service for 26 years.
Emergency consultant Manjeet Singh Riyat, the first Sikh to work as an A&E consultant in the UK, died on April 20.
He was known by his colleagues at the Royal Derby Hospital as the “father of the emergency department”.
(Image: PA/UHDB)
Joanne Klenczon was a 34-year-old domestic supervisor from Northampton General Hospital (NGH).
Dr Sonia Swart, chief executive at the NHS trust, said: “Joanna Klenczon touched the lives of so many people at NGH and she will be missed by everyone who knew or worked with her."
Chrissie Emerson, a healthcare assistant working at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn in Norfolk, died after testing positive for Covid-19.
Colleagues described her as "a valued colleague" and a "much-loved wife and cherished mother and grandmother".
Frontline health worker Grace Kungwengwe leaves behind two sons and grandchildren.
She was described as a “dedicated NHS worker, who loved her job".
Josephine Masteke (Manini), 55, also known as Josephine Peter, died on April 18 at Southport and Formby District General Hospital after testing positive for Covid-19.
(Image: Family handout)
The mum-of-two had been working at Southport on an agency contract since February and had been a nurse for 20 years.
Tributes have been paid to Rajesh Kalraiya, a community paediatrician, and Mamoona Rana, a trainee registrar in psychiatry.
The North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) confirmed the deaths of both Drs Kalraiya and Rana, describing them as two “highly valued and respected colleagues”.
Dr Kalraiya was 68 and was working as a locum in Romford. Dr Rana was 49.
Auxiliary nurse Margaret Tapley was still working night shifts when she died on April 19, at the age of 84.
(Image: Family handout)
Her grandson, Tom Wood, described her as a "phenomenal, committed, kind-hearted fighter" who inspired him to become a nurse himself.
Patrick McManus had worked as a nurse in Staffordshire for more than 40 years.
The 60-year-old was described as “an exceptional leader” and a “lovable character” and had worked at Staffordshire Royal Infirmary and the County Hospital in Stafford.
Jenelyn Carter worked on the admissions ward at Morriston Hospital and was well-loved by all her colleagues and patients, Swansea Bay University Health Board said.
Colleagues said she "would go the extra mile for anyone, and was a lovely, caring person inside and out, with a heart of gold”.
(Image: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust)
Linda Clarke, a 66-year-old community midwife died at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan on April 17.
She had worked for the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust for 30 years.
Staff nurse Michael Allieu died on April 18 at Homerton Hospital.
The hospital's chief executive Tracey Fletcher said: “Michael was a vibrant, larger-than-life character on our acute care unit, and was well-known and very well-liked throughout the hospital.”
Mental health nurse Khulisani (Khuli) Nkala , 46, was a “well-respected and selfless professional nurse, who always put the patient first”.
He had been working as a charge nurse in the forensic services at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust before he died on April 17, after testing positive for Covid-19.
Vivek Sharma , a 58-year-old occupational therapist and father-of-two, died on April 17.
(Image: Medway Community Healthcare)
Described as a gentle soul who was kind and generous, he had been isolating from around the end of March as a vulnerable member of staff due to underlying health conditions, and became ill with coronavirus.
Ruben Munoz, a nursing assistant at Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust and father-of-two, also died on April 17.
His family said: “Ruben is a good son, a beloved husband and an amazing father to his two children. He was so proud of his NHS and Woodland Ward family.”
Barry England , leading operations manager at the East of England ambulance service died on April 16, having spent four days in hospital.
A statement issued on behalf of his family said their hearts are broken at his sudden loss and that Mr England was extremely proud to have worked for the ambulance service for more than 33 years.
Lourdes Campbell, known as 'Des' to her colleagues, was remembered as “diligent and compassionate” by the Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
In a statement on April 16, chief executive of the trust Fiona Noden said Ms Campbell died in the critical care unit at Royal Bolton Hospital after contracting the virus.
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A radiographer at Furness General Hospital, Simon Guest died on the evening of April 15.
His wife Nicky described him as “special, a true gentleman and a great role model to all”.
Jane Murphy , 73, worked at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for almost 30 years.
She was a a cleaner before she retrained as a clinical support worker.
“Jane would help anybody out, but would tell you if you were wrong,” a friend said.
Dr Krishan Arora, 57, was a senior partner at Violet Lane Medical Practice, and had been a GP in Croydon, south London, for 27 years.
He was "extremely well-liked and worked tirelessly to care for his patients and improve services for everyone," a colleague said.
(Image: (Family handout))
Gladys Mujajati, also known as Gladys Nyemba, was a mental health nurse in Derby.
The 46-year-old has been described as “precious” by science minister Amanda Solloway, and “much-loved”, “warm” and “caring” by her colleagues.
Amrik Bamotra, a radiology support worker known to colleagues as 'Bob', was said to have “treated everyone like his own family”, and leaves behind a wife, daughter and son.
The 63-year-old had worked at the King George Hospital in Ilford, east London, for four years.
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Andy Treble , a 57-year-old theatre assistant at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital in North Wales, died on April 15 after testing positive for the disease.
His sister, Maria Molloy, described her brother – who had worked at the hospital for almost 40 years – as a “kind man” who dedicated his life to his profession and “always had a smile on his face”.
Juliet Alder , a 58-year-old healthcare assistant who had worked at West London NHS Trust since 2016, died on April 14.
Colleagues said she was known for having a beaming smile, infectious laughter, and taking great pride in looking after others.
Linnette Cruz was the senior head nurse at the Brynteg dental practice in Sketty.
She died on April 14 having been admitted with Covid-19 in March, according to NHS Wales.
Brynteg practice owner Nik Patel said: “She brought love, light and joy to everyone around her and will be sadly missed by all.”
(Image: NHS Wales)
Nurse Josiane Zauma Ebonja Ekoli , was an agency nurse who lived in Leeds and worked at Harrogate Hospital.
The mum-of-five had been a nurse for over 30 years and died on April 13, aged 55.
Dr Peter Tun, a father-of-two, worked as an associate specialist in neurorehabilitation at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading for more than 21 years.
(Image: Family handout/PA)
The 62-year-old, who died in the intensive care unit at the hospital on April 12, was called a “superhero dad” by his two sons in a tribute.
“To us, he was simply the best human we know and we will miss him every day,” they said.
Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong died on April 12 after testing positive for Covid-19 earlier in the month.
David Carter, chief executive at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Mary worked here for five years and was a highly valued and loved member of our team, a fantastic nurse and a great example of what we stand for in this trust.”
Cheryl Williams worked as a housekeeper on an elderly patient ward at a hospital in Edmonton, north London, and died on April 12.
North Middlesex University Hospital said Ms Williams would be remembered as a “much-loved colleague”.
(Image: Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust/Handout)
Healthcare assistant Maureen Ellington worked at Southmead Hospital in Bristol and died on April 12.
She had worked for the NHS for more than 25 years at both Frenchay and Southmead hospitals.
Her family said: “She would light up any room she entered. She will always be in our hearts.”
Leilani Medel worked as an agency nurse in South Wales, and was described as a “wonderful and caring person”.
A statement from her employer said: “The nursing profession has lost a warm-natured and beautiful nurse who cared for so many vulnerable people during her nursing career.”
Amarante Dias, who worked at the Weston General Hospital in north Somerset, was described as a “valued and much-loved colleague” who would be “greatly missed”.
Melujean Ballesteros, a Filipino nurse aged 60, was described as “dedicated and very caring”.
She died at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London, on April 12, just two days after being admitted.
Plaster technician Kevin Smith, who worked at Doncaster Royal Infirmary for more than 35 years, died after 'a brief, but courageous, battle with Covid-19', an NHS Trust announced today.
(Image: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust)
Richard Parker, chief executive at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, described Kevin as "well-respected and hugely popular".
Donna Campbell, who worked at the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, also died after testing positive for coronavirus, health officials said today.
Ms Campbell was a healthcare support worker and passed away at the University Hospital Wales in Cardiff on April 10.
(Image: Velindre University NHS Trust)
On Saturday, Sara Dee Trollope was confirmed to have died at Watford General Hospital.
At 55 she had dedicated her entire 33-year career to the NHS and was just months from retirement when she died.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust said 52-year-old orthopaedics nurse Julie Omar had been self-isolating prior to her death.
Julie was a highly experienced nurse and and was known to many staff at the Trust's Worcester site from her time with the trauma team there.
(Image: Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust/PA))
Brian Darlington , a porter with Mid Cheshire Hospitals, was known for handing out sweets to his colleagues.
He died on April 10, aged 68.
Cardiff and Value University Health Board confirmed the death of Gareth Roberts.
(Image: Cardiff & Vale UHB)
Gareth, who was described as "extremely popular, fun-filled and well-liked" had worked as a nurse at sites across the health board since the 1980s and came out of retirement in 2015.
Elsie Sazuze, a care home nurse who worked for Wolverhampton-based agency Totallycare, died on April 7, the agency confirmed.
Her husband Ken, who is training to be a nurse, said she told him before she was put on a ventilator to be "strong and to stay strong for the kids".
Two porters at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford have died, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said on Saturday.
Nurse Amor Gatinao, is reported to have died on the morning of April 10, having worked at St Charles Hospital, west London.
The men, named locally as Oscar King Jr and Elbert Rico , were described as “popular and hard-working” members of the team.
The trust added that both men were married to nursing staff at the hospital.
Aintree University Hospital said 68-year-old staff nurse Liz Glanister died on Friday April 3.
Nurse Areema Nasreen, 36, died on April 2 in intensive care at Walsall Manor Hospital in the West Midlands – where she had worked for 16 years.
She was a mum-of-three and had said that qualifying as a nurse was her 'dream'.
Nurse Aimee O’Rourke, 39, died at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQMH) in Margate, Kent, where she worked.
Colleagues said she was “determined to provide the best possible care to all of her patients”.
Filipino nurse Leilani Dayrit , who was described as a “ray of sunshine”, worked at St Cross Hospital in Rugby and died on April 7.
Rebecca Mack, 29, died on Sunday after going into self-isolation with coronavirus symptoms.
She had worked in the children's cancer unit at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary before leaving to take up other roles in the health sector.
Donald Suelto, who worked at Hammersmith Hospital in west London, died after going into self-isolation with coronavirus symptoms.
Nurse John Alagos , 24, who treated coronavirus patients at Watford General Hospital, is reported to have died after a 12-hour shift on Friday April 3.
Nurse Alice Kit Tak Ong, 70, passed away on Tuesday, her family said.
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She was described by her daughter Melissa as "completely dedicated".
Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex, announced the death of 54-year-old midwife Lynsay Coventry.
She had worked for the Trust for 10 years.
Janice Graham, a 58-year-old healthcare support worker and district nurse in Scotland, died on Monday.
Her son said: "My mum was there for me no matter what. I will miss everything about her."
Healthcare assistant Thomas Harvey, 57, a father-of-seven who worked at Goodmayes Hospital in Ilford, east London, died at home on March 29.
He died alone while self-isolating.
Another healthcare assistant, Glen Corbin, 59, had worked at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health in Harlesden, north-west London, for more than 25 years.
Dr Habib Zaidi, 76, a GP in Leigh-on-Sea for more than 40 years, died in intensive care at Southend Hospital, Essex, on March 25.
(Image: NHS Southend)
Amged El-Hawrani , an ear, nose and throat consultant with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), died at the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester on March 28.
(Image: Donna Garner)
Following his death, his family thanked his NHS colleagues for working "tirelessly" to save him.
Dr Alfa Saadu , 68, who had returned to work from retirement, died on Monday at the Whittington Hospital in north London.
He was described as a "passionate man who cared about saving people".
Transplant surgeon Adil El Tayar died at West Middlesex University Hospital in Isleworth, west London, on March 25.
The 63-year-old is thought to have been the first working NHS surgeon to die in the UK from coronavirus.
Professor Sami Shousha, 79, who had worked at UK cancer research laboratories at London’s Hammersmith and Charing Cross hospitals since 1978, died on April 2.
Consultant geriatrician Anton Sebastianpillai , who had a long association with Kingston Hospital in south-west London, died on April 4.
Acting Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said he had been "privileged" to meet Dr Sebastianpillai, calling him a "hugely respected" consultant and author.
Consultant urologist Abdul Mabud Chowdhury, 53, who wrote a Facebook post asking Prime Minister Boris Johnson to urgently provide every NHS worker with PPE, died on Wednesday night.
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Dr Edmond Adedeji, 62, who worked as a locum registrar in the emergency department of Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Wiltshire, died on April 8.
A spokesman for the hospital said he was a "respected and well-liked member of the team".
Jitendra Rathod , an associate specialist in cardio-thoracic surgery at the University Hospital of Wales, died on Monday morning.
He was considered to be one of the leading cardiothoracic surgeons in Wales and was a dad-of-two.
Emily Perugia, a care co-ordinator in Hillingdon, north-west London, was just 29 at the time of her death.
She was described by a colleague as a “lovely woman, who never said no to any requests”.
Ms Perugia’s mother, sister, brother and fiance all work for the same NHS trust as her.
GP Fayez Ayache , 76, died in Ipswich Hospital on April 8.
He had worked for the NHS for more than 40 years.
Another family doctor, Syed Haider, who worked in Dagenham east London, died in hospital on Monday after it is believed he developed coronavirus symptoms.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Patient discharge planner Barbara Moore, 54, died on April 6, the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said.
Her family said in a statement: "Barbara dedicated her life to caring for others and doted on her two beautiful children and grandchildren."
Amanda Forde, a GP receptionist at Vale Practice in Crouch End, north London, was described as “beautiful and caring" by her colleagues.
Pooja Sharma, a pharmacist at Eastbourne District General Hospital, died unexpectedly on March 26, according to a JustGiving page created in her memory.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Chief medical officer admits care homes will see high coronavirus mortality rate

The chief medical officer today admitted that the UK will see a high mortality rate in care homes because those living in them are 'very vulnerable ' .
Professor Chris Whitty said current statistics that suggest 826 people in care homes have died were likely to be an 'underestimate ' .
Speaking at the Downing Street press conference on Wednesday ( April 22 ) , Prof Whitty said people living in care homes are in the most vulnerable category and therefore , more deaths can be expected .
“ In care homes , what we have is a large number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this virus , ” he said .
“ When we look back over this epidemic , and I want to be really clear we are not anywhere near being able to say , ‘ Right , that ’ s done we can no look back ’ , when we are at that stage I ’ m sure we will see a high mortality rate in care homes sadly because this is a very vulnerable group and people are coming in and out of care homes and that can not , to some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whitty was responding to a question on whether high death rates in care homes are 'inevitable ' .
The Care Quality Commission has started recording confirmed and suspected coronavirus deaths in care homes .
Today , they said the number of the people who may have died from the virus between April 11 and April 15 could be as high as 2,000 .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab responded by saying that he does n't think anything is 'inevitable ' .
He added : `` We are fighting tooth and nail to make sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contexts . ''
Mr Raab admitted that care homes had proved a 'challenge ' for ministers in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak .
Facing a question about whether care home and their staff were priorities , he said : “ We are conscious there is a challenge with care homes – I ’ ve said that in my earlier remarks – but we are doing everything we can .
“ The situation is improving , we are getting the PPE to those places that need it .
“ We are working with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mobile testing labs , because we know it is difficult for some people in care homes to access the testing .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
“ We have revised the guidance , or the NHS has revised the guidance , to make sure that on discharge that we are absolutely being very careful with those who go into care homes .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand their concerns , their anxieties .
“ I feel for those who are living in care homes and they , or their loved ones , are nervous about this and we are dong absolutely everything we can to protect them.
” The CQC today also pledged to test 12,500 care staff for coronavirus .
The care watchdog is booking appointments at a national testing centre for any staff who are self-isolating with symptoms of coronavirus .
So far , 24,599 care providers have been contacted and 12,422 appointments have been booked for @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The chief medical officer today admitted that the UK will see a high mortality rate in care homes because those living in them are 'very vulnerable'.
Professor Chris Whitty said current statistics that suggest 826 people in care homes have died were likely to be an 'underestimate'.
Speaking at the Downing Street press conference on Wednesday (April 22), Prof Whitty said people living in care homes are in the most vulnerable category and therefore, more deaths can be expected.
“In care homes, what we have is a large number of people of the most vulnerable age for this virus,” he said.
“When we look back over this epidemic, and I want to be really clear we are not anywhere near being able to say, ‘Right, that’s done we can no look back’, when we are at that stage I’m sure we will see a high mortality rate in care homes sadly because this is a very vulnerable group and people are coming in and out of care homes and that cannot, to some extent, be prevented."
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Prof Whitty was responding to a question on whether high death rates in care homes are 'inevitable'.
The Care Quality Commission has started recording confirmed and suspected coronavirus deaths in care homes. Today, they said the number of the people who may have died from the virus between April 11 and April 15 could be as high as 2,000.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab responded by saying that he doesn't think anything is 'inevitable'.
He added: "We are fighting tooth and nail to make sure we minimise the life loss in all contexts."
Mr Raab admitted that care homes had proved a 'challenge' for ministers in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
Facing a question about whether care home and their staff were priorities, he said: “We are conscious there is a challenge with care homes – I’ve said that in my earlier remarks – but we are doing everything we can.
“The situation is improving, we are getting the PPE to those places that need it.
“We are working with the military in relation to some of the mobile testing labs, because we know it is difficult for some people in care homes to access the testing.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
“We have revised the guidance, or the NHS has revised the guidance, to make sure that on discharge that we are absolutely being very careful with those who go into care homes.
“We are doing everything we can. We understand their concerns, their anxieties.
“I feel for those who are living in care homes and they, or their loved ones, are nervous about this and we are dong absolutely everything we can to protect them.”
The CQC today also pledged to test 12,500 care staff for coronavirus.
The care watchdog is booking appointments at a national testing centre for any staff who are self-isolating with symptoms of coronavirus.
So far, 24,599 care providers have been contacted and 12,422 appointments have been booked for staff, according to the CQC.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--A joiner from Rochdale is celebrating a £58m EuroMillions jackpot win

Ryan Hoyle , 38 , said he 'could n't believe what my eyes were seeing ' as he read an e-mail from the National Lottery confirming his lucky windfall .
He drove to his parents ' house for a second opinion - and through the window they told him it was true .
Ryan , who has an 11-year-old daughter , said he would be swapping his white works van for a new car as well as treating family and close friends .
Holidays to the waterparks of Florida and Disney , and a Manchester United season ticket , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would also be looking to move out of his rented one-bedroom flat , but added : `` You do n't need a swimming pool in Greater Manchester , it 's not hot enough . ''
The lucky windfall is worth a total of £58,366,487 .
It places Ryan in 20th place on The National Lottery millionaire rich list .
Ryan discovered the win as he checked his e-mails at 6am on Saturday .
He normally buys EuroMillions tickets in store , but has been playing online during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ just £2.30 at first , until he checked his second line of numbers .
`` I could n't work out what I was looking at , '' he said .
`` The e-mail linked to my account looked like a lot of numbers and I thought it might be millions , but I could n't believe what my eyes were seeing .
`` I could n't make sense of it and really needed to talk to someone so I called mum and dad .
It was gone 6am so they assumed that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somehow as it has happened before .
`` I was shaking and really needed a second opinion so I jumped in the van and drove round .
`` I stuck to the government guidelines , kept a safe distance outside and passed the phone through the window for them to double-check .
`` It was real .
I had won £58m .
`` Mum shouted out if she could retire now and I replied 'yes ' '' .
Ryan said he celebrated his win at a distance with his brothers over a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
A self-employed joiner for 15 years , he said he would be finishing up a job he has been working on at the home of one of his brothers .
Ryan also has n't driven a car for more than five years because of his works van .
He said of his planned new wheels : `` I doubt it will be a sports car or anything too flash , as that 's not me .
`` Right now I 'm not focused on spending it on myself .
I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as my closest friends .
`` Mum works at the local school as a cleaner and has been struggling with a sore hip for years , so it would be great to see her take early retirement straight away .
`` She was down for a hip replacement but all operations are on hold at the moment due to the coronavirus crisis , so maybe I can help with that too .
`` And this win means my dad can stop working at the factory by the end of the week too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tough time for one of my brothers who recently suffered a brain haemorrhage .
He is a digger driver and was due back at work soon , so I can help him now and it means he 's not forced to go back to work .
`` Basically mum , dad and my brother can all retire this week . ''
`` It has been a long weekend and I 'm struggling to sleep .
`` I ca n't stop pacing either - I ca n't stay still just trying to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning EuroMillions numbers from the draw on Friday , April 17 were 16 , 28 , 32 , 37 , 45 and the Lucky Stars numbers were one and 11 .
The National Lottery is urging players to play online or by downloading the National Lottery app because of the coronavirus pandemic .

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A self-employed joiner from Rochdale is celebrating a life-changing £58 million EuroMillions jackpot win.
Ryan Hoyle, 38, said he 'couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing' as he read an e-mail from the National Lottery confirming his lucky windfall.
He drove to his parents' house for a second opinion - and through the window they told him it was true.
Ryan, who has an 11-year-old daughter, said he would be swapping his white works van for a new car as well as treating family and close friends.
Holidays to the waterparks of Florida and Disney, and a Manchester United season ticket, are on the horizon.
(Image: PA)
And Ryan said he would also be looking to move out of his rented one-bedroom flat, but added: "You don't need a swimming pool in Greater Manchester, it's not hot enough."
The lucky windfall is worth a total of £58,366,487.
It places Ryan in 20th place on The National Lottery millionaire rich list.
Ryan discovered the win as he checked his e-mails at 6am on Saturday.
He normally buys EuroMillions tickets in store, but has been playing online during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.
The National Lottery's e-mail was titled 'You've Won'.
Ryan said he thought he had won just £2.30 at first, until he checked his second line of numbers.
(Image: PA)
"I couldn't work out what I was looking at," he said.
"The e-mail linked to my account looked like a lot of numbers and I thought it might be millions, but I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing.
"I couldn't make sense of it and really needed to talk to someone so I called mum and dad. It was gone 6am so they assumed that I had locked myself out of the flat somehow as it has happened before.
"I was shaking and really needed a second opinion so I jumped in the van and drove round.
"I stuck to the government guidelines, kept a safe distance outside and passed the phone through the window for them to double-check.
"It was real. I had won £58m.
"Mum shouted out if she could retire now and I replied 'yes'".
Ryan said he celebrated his win at a distance with his brothers over a few cold beers in the garden later that day.
(Image: PA)
A self-employed joiner for 15 years, he said he would be finishing up a job he has been working on at the home of one of his brothers.
Ryan also hasn't driven a car for more than five years because of his works van.
He said of his planned new wheels: "I doubt it will be a sports car or anything too flash, as that's not me.
"Right now I'm not focused on spending it on myself. I'm going to see the family right as well as my closest friends.
(Image: PA)
"Mum works at the local school as a cleaner and has been struggling with a sore hip for years, so it would be great to see her take early retirement straight away.
"She was down for a hip replacement but all operations are on hold at the moment due to the coronavirus crisis, so maybe I can help with that too.
"And this win means my dad can stop working at the factory by the end of the week too.
"It’s also been a tough time for one of my brothers who recently suffered a brain haemorrhage. He is a digger driver and was due back at work soon, so I can help him now and it means he's not forced to go back to work.
"Basically mum, dad and my brother can all retire this week."
"It has been a long weekend and I'm struggling to sleep.
"I can't stop pacing either - I can't stay still just trying to make sense of it all."
Ryan bought his winning EuroMillions ticket on www.national-lottery.co.uk.
The winning EuroMillions numbers from the draw on Friday, April 17 were 16, 28, 32, 37, 45 and the Lucky Stars numbers were one and 11.
The National Lottery is urging players to play online or by downloading the National Lottery app because of the coronavirus pandemic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Man Utd fans love Edwin van der Sar latest Instagram post

Manchester United fans reacted with glee to former goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar 's latest Instagram post which shows him wearing an old-school United shirt while hard at work .
Like a lot of us , the coronavirus outbreak has forced Van der Sar to work at home while fulfilling his duties as the CEO of Eredivisie giants Ajax and he has been lightening the mood by sharing pictures of himself wearing kits from the various clubs he played for throughout his career .
The Dutchman has worn some classic goalkeeper jerseys of his former clubs Ajax , Juventus and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national side , and finally got round to wearing a United shirt on Wednesday .
Van der Sar uploaded a photo of himself wearing the green Nike goalkeeper shirt from the 2005/06 season , his first at Old Trafford after arriving at the club from Fulham .
Although Van der Sar would go on to become an all-time great at United and the best goalkeeper the club had seen since Peter Schmeichel , when he first signed for the club he actually wore the No.19 rather than the No.1 traditionally donned by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( and new shirt ) at the home office , '' he wrote in the caption on Instagram .
`` I wore the # 12 jersey on my debut in professional football at Ajax and later # 1 when I became first goalkeeper .
But do you know why I wore # 19 during my first year as a Manchester United player ? ''
The legendary shot stopper has not yet disclosed the reason , though it might have something to do with Tim Howard having the No.1 during Van der Sar 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joined Everton in 2006 .
While some fans are desperate for the answer and have been trying to guess , others have been showering Van der Sar with praise and love seeing him in a United kit again .
`` Because you will end your career with title number 19 on your hand , '' was one fan 's theory , while another jokingly suggested `` because your favorite player was Danny Welbeck ? ''
One fan replied : `` the best goalkeeper of all time , '' with heart emojis , `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said another while the comments section was full of people calling him a legend .

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Manchester United fans reacted with glee to former goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar's latest Instagram post which shows him wearing an old-school United shirt while hard at work.
Like a lot of us, the coronavirus outbreak has forced Van der Sar to work at home while fulfilling his duties as the CEO of Eredivisie giants Ajax and he has been lightening the mood by sharing pictures of himself wearing kits from the various clubs he played for throughout his career.
The Dutchman has worn some classic goalkeeper jerseys of his former clubs Ajax, Juventus and Fulham, as well as the Netherlands national side, and finally got round to wearing a United shirt on Wednesday.
Van der Sar uploaded a photo of himself wearing the green Nike goalkeeper shirt from the 2005/06 season, his first at Old Trafford after arriving at the club from Fulham.
Although Van der Sar would go on to become an all-time great at United and the best goalkeeper the club had seen since Peter Schmeichel, when he first signed for the club he actually wore the No.19 rather than the No.1 traditionally donned by a first-choice goalkeeper.
"Another busy day (and new shirt) at the home office," he wrote in the caption on Instagram.
"I wore the #12 jersey on my debut in professional football at Ajax and later #1 when I became first goalkeeper. But do you know why I wore #19 during my first year as a Manchester United player?"
The legendary shot stopper has not yet disclosed the reason, though it might have something to do with Tim Howard having the No.1 during Van der Sar's first campaign in Manchester before the American joined Everton in 2006.
While some fans are desperate for the answer and have been trying to guess, others have been showering Van der Sar with praise and love seeing him in a United kit again.
"Because you will end your career with title number 19 on your hand," was one fan's theory, while another jokingly suggested "because your favorite player was Danny Welbeck?"
One fan replied: "the best goalkeeper of all time," with heart emojis, "well that's made my day" said another while the comments section was full of people calling him a legend.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Some of Greater Manchester's tips will reopen in the next two weeks

Some tips are set to reopen over the next two weeks , Greater Manchester 's Mayor announced today .
Local authorities have agreed to reopen some of the 20 household waste recycling centres across Greater Manchester .
Different recycling centres may open on weekdays and weekends .
The announcement comes after Andy Burnham came under pressure from councillors across the region calling on him to reverse a decision to close all tips to protect people during the coronavirus outbreak .
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday , Mr Burnham said : “ An agreement was reached in principle to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recycling centres .
It ’ s likely that that partial reopening will happen within the next fortnight .
`` That ’ s good news for those wanting to take waste away from their home and for those who have concerns about fly-tipping which we recognise .
“ That ’ s a decision taken today and it will be carefully monitored and introduced . ''
Localised information on which recycling centres will be open and when will be available on the Recycling for GM website .
Mr Burnham added : “ Full details will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a full reopening , it ’ s partial reopening .
Part of the reason for that is that it ’ s difficult to staff all recycling centres .
But also , there are different arrangements in place in different boroughs .
`` In Manchester ’ s case more is being picked up from the doorstep so that then creates issues around the use of sites and the logistics around them .
“ What we are going to do is bring forward proposals , which people will be able to see soon .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ There ’ ll be different arrangements over weekdays and weekends .
`` All of this is being done with an eye to maintaining the safe operation of those centres . ''
Wigan Council , which manages its own waste disposal arrangements , reopened its recycling centres over the last few days .
The leader and chief executive of Wigan Council told other council leaders that reopening tips has `` worked as well as they could have hoped '' and that the sites have been effectively managed .
Mr Burnham also hit back at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to close household waste recycling centres without consulting council leaders .
He said : “ I can assure you that wasn ’ t the case .
In fact , it was a government decision to close them because people were not permitted to deviate from the stay at home message for that purpose .
`` Greater Manchester Police wanted to reinforce that message and indeed across the country household waste recycling centres have been closed for some time .
“ In more recent days there has been a loosening of the guidance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and local government and also the environment department .
`` What we ’ re seeing now is the ability for a decision to be taken locally towards partial reopening .
This was debated today by the nine leaders who are the members of the Greater Manchester Waste Authority .
“ We think this is responding to the call that ’ s been made but it has to be done in a careful way working with Greater Manchester and that is what we ’ ll do .
”

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Some tips are set to reopen over the next two weeks, Greater Manchester's Mayor announced today.
Local authorities have agreed to reopen some of the 20 household waste recycling centres across Greater Manchester.
Different recycling centres may open on weekdays and weekends.
The announcement comes after Andy Burnham came under pressure from councillors across the region calling on him to reverse a decision to close all tips to protect people during the coronavirus outbreak.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Mr Burnham said: “An agreement was reached in principle to reopen some of our 20 household waste recycling centres. It’s likely that that partial reopening will happen within the next fortnight.
"That’s good news for those wanting to take waste away from their home and for those who have concerns about fly-tipping which we recognise.
“That’s a decision taken today and it will be carefully monitored and introduced."
Localised information on which recycling centres will be open and when will be available on the Recycling for GM website.
Mr Burnham added: “Full details will be published shortly. It’s not a full reopening, it’s partial reopening. Part of the reason for that is that it’s difficult to staff all recycling centres. But also, there are different arrangements in place in different boroughs.
"In Manchester’s case more is being picked up from the doorstep so that then creates issues around the use of sites and the logistics around them.
“What we are going to do is bring forward proposals, which people will be able to see soon. It will be a localised announcement. There’ll be different arrangements over weekdays and weekends.
"All of this is being done with an eye to maintaining the safe operation of those centres."
Wigan Council, which manages its own waste disposal arrangements, reopened its recycling centres over the last few days.
The leader and chief executive of Wigan Council told other council leaders that reopening tips has "worked as well as they could have hoped" and that the sites have been effectively managed.
Mr Burnham also hit back at suggestions that he made a unilateral decision to close household waste recycling centres without consulting council leaders.
He said: “I can assure you that wasn’t the case. In fact, it was a government decision to close them because people were not permitted to deviate from the stay at home message for that purpose.
"Greater Manchester Police wanted to reinforce that message and indeed across the country household waste recycling centres have been closed for some time.
“In more recent days there has been a loosening of the guidance, particularly from the ministry of housing community and local government and also the environment department.
"What we’re seeing now is the ability for a decision to be taken locally towards partial reopening. This was debated today by the nine leaders who are the members of the Greater Manchester Waste Authority.
“We think this is responding to the call that’s been made but it has to be done in a careful way working with Greater Manchester and that is what we’ll do.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Tesco's online delivery slot service has changed

A few weeks ago the Manchester Evening News confirmed that Tesco had significantly increased the number of home delivery slots available following a large recruitment drive .
Now the supermarket giant has increased the number of available weekly delivery slots in the UK to a million , after an impressive increase of 600,000 a week .
And the store 's efforts do n't stop there , as they soon plan to increase this to 1.2 million slots per week .
Speaking about the changes , Tesco boss Dave Lewis said : `` Our business has probably changed more in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the whole of the last 10 years . ''
New delivery slots will go to vulnerable people first , based on a list provided by the Government , and after that anyone who `` might need our support '' but is n't on the list .
`` We want to continue to free up as many slots as possible , so if you can shop in-store or have someone do it for you , please do , '' he said .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
According to the Mirror , there are also new priority access measures in place - which let care workers and those in the NHS and emergency services come straight to the front of the queue at shops so they can shop more quickly at times that best fit around their work .
Tesco has also made masks and gloves available to staff in store - although it 's up to them whether they wear them or not - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Government is extending the COVID-19 testing process to critical frontline workers , including those in Tesco , '' Lewis explained .
`` We ’ ll begin to trial it in one region this week .
Testing will be entirely voluntary , and only for critical workers currently experiencing symptoms , or for those with symptoms who are living with critical workers .
`` We hope to be able to roll this out more widely and we ’ ll let our colleagues know more as soon as we can . ''
There was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hiring plans .
`` We recruited around 50,000 new temporary colleagues , '' Lewis said .
`` We wouldn ’ t have got through the last few weeks if it hadn ’ t been for the incredible contribution of these new colleagues .
`` We are extremely grateful to them and would like to thank them for everything they have done . ''
Tesco is also stepping up its donations to food banks , with £15million worth of food going to community groups and food banks every week for the next 12 weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Red Cross and £2 million to charities that are helping the most vulnerable .
`` There has been a huge amount of change in a very short time , and a lot for you and our colleagues to adjust to , '' Lewis said .
`` Thank you once again for your support .
Take care and stay well .
Together , we can do this . ''

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A few weeks ago the Manchester Evening News confirmed that Tesco had significantly increased the number of home delivery slots available following a large recruitment drive.
Now the supermarket giant has increased the number of available weekly delivery slots in the UK to a million, after an impressive increase of 600,000 a week.
And the store's efforts don't stop there, as they soon plan to increase this to 1.2 million slots per week.
Speaking about the changes, Tesco boss Dave Lewis said: "Our business has probably changed more in the last few weeks than it has in the whole of the last 10 years."
New delivery slots will go to vulnerable people first, based on a list provided by the Government, and after that anyone who "might need our support" but isn't on the list.
"We want to continue to free up as many slots as possible, so if you can shop in-store or have someone do it for you, please do," he said.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
According to the Mirror, there are also new priority access measures in place - which let care workers and those in the NHS and emergency services come straight to the front of the queue at shops so they can shop more quickly at times that best fit around their work.
Tesco has also made masks and gloves available to staff in store - although it's up to them whether they wear them or not - and is going even further.
"The Government is extending the COVID-19 testing process to critical frontline workers, including those in Tesco," Lewis explained.
"We’ll begin to trial it in one region this week. Testing will be entirely voluntary, and only for critical workers currently experiencing symptoms, or for those with symptoms who are living with critical workers.
"We hope to be able to roll this out more widely and we’ll let our colleagues know more as soon as we can."
There was also an update on the chain's hiring plans.
"We recruited around 50,000 new temporary colleagues," Lewis said.
"We wouldn’t have got through the last few weeks if it hadn’t been for the incredible contribution of these new colleagues.
"We are extremely grateful to them and would like to thank them for everything they have done."
Tesco is also stepping up its donations to food banks, with £15million worth of food going to community groups and food banks every week for the next 12 weeks - as well as £2million to help the Red Cross and £2 million to charities that are helping the most vulnerable.
"There has been a huge amount of change in a very short time, and a lot for you and our colleagues to adjust to," Lewis said.
"Thank you once again for your support. Take care and stay well. Together, we can do this."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Moyes' first Man United Premier League XI and what happened next

It ’ s been six years now since David Moyes was removed as Manchester United boss after less than a full season at the helm at Old Trafford .
The Scotsman had replaced Sir Alex Ferguson following the legendary manager ’ s decision to retire at the end of the 2012/13 title-winning campaign .
Ferguson pleaded with fans to give Moyes time and though things did fall apart after only a few months , the Moyes reign did get off to a winning start .
United looked to have sent a statement of intent as they thrashed Swansea 4-1 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way back in August 2013 .
Here we look back at the starting XI from that day and what they have been up to since .
One of two survivors in the United squad from that day in 2013 , De Gea is still the number one choice at Old Trafford .
Reports have linked him with a return to Spain at seemingly every transfer window but he has remained in Manchester .
If he stays until the end of next season , he will have completed a full decade at Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains at Old Trafford though his future at the club is uncertain .
The Englishman has never really lived up to the lofty expectations placed upon him following his £16.5million move from Blackburn nine years ago .
Jones has made just two starts in the league this season and does not appear to be in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s long-term plans at the club .
Ferdinand was just shy of his 35th birthday when he lined up in Moyes ’ first game in charge and it would prove to be his last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defender finished up with one more season at QPR before hanging up his boots .
Since retiring , Ferdinand has become a pundit and is a regular on BT Sport ’ s football coverage , which includes the Premier League , FA Cup and Champions League .
Like his partner Ferdinand , Vidic elected to leave United at the end of the 2013/14 campaign , deciding to head to Italy to join Inter Milan .
The Serb played out a season and a half at the San Siro before his contract was terminated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retirement .
Vidic qualified as a coach after obtaining his Uefa Pro Licence in January 2018 .
The 2013/14 campaign was Evra ’ s last in a United shirt as he left Old Trafford to join Juventus , where he picked up a pair of Serie A and Coppa Italia doubles .
A return to France with Marseille came to an unceremonious end after an altercation with a fan before he finished up his career on a short-term deal at West Ham .
The Frenchman officially announced his retirement last summer after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begun the process of getting his coaching badges .
He has also grown his profile off the field by doing punditry for the 2018 World Cup and posting regularly on social media .
Although he was still officially on the books until his contract expired in 2015 , Cleverley was another who saw his time at Old Trafford come to and end at the conclusion of the 2013/14 season .
The midfielder spent the final year of his contract on loan at Aston Villa before joining Everton on a free transfer the following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Toffees he joined Watford , first on loan and then permanently , where he remains today .
Now 30 years old , Cleverley has made just 12 Premier League starts for the Hornets since the beginning of the 2018/19 campaign .
Carrick finally called time on his career and retired as a United player in 2018 , four years after Moyes left the club .
The midfielder became a member of Jose Mourinho ’ s coaching staff upon his retirement and was retained in the same role by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a half ago .
Following Louis van Gaal ’ s arrival at Old Trafford , Valencia was converted from a winger to a fullback and played out the rest of his United career on the right side of the defence .
The Ecuadorian captained United to the Europa League title in 2017 in the absence of Michael Carrick and took over club captain duties for the 2018/19 season .
Following the expiration of his contract last summer , Valencia returned to his native Ecuador to join LDU Quito .
The former United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Ecuadorian Serie A final as Delfin beat LDU Quito to lift their first title .
Another from Moyes ’ first starting line up to go into coaching , Giggs was actually named a player-coach ahead of the 2013/14 season and the Welshman replaced Moyes as interim boss following the Scotsman ’ s sacking .
The legendary winger is now manager of the Welsh national team , succeeding Chris Coleman in January 2018 .
Under his tutelage , Wales qualified for the now-postponed Euro 2020 .
Despite bagging two goals in Moyes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proved to also be Welbeck ’ s final season at Old Trafford as he was sold to Arsenal on transfer deadline day in September 2014 .
In his first season at the Emirates , he scored the winning goal to knock United out of the FA Cup as the Gunners went on to lift the trophy and they won it again in 2017 as Welbeck started the final against Chelsea .
He joined Watford last summer following the expiration of his Arsenal contract , but has only started three Premier League games for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in yellow coming in an EFL Cup win over Swansea .
The other United goalscorer on the day , Van Persie also found the net twice for Moyes ’ debut but he could only score 10 more goals in the league for the rest of the season .
The Dutchman saw out one season under Van Gaal before departing for Fenerbahce .
After two and a half seasons in Turkey , he returned to his boyhood club Feyenoord and lifted the KNVB Cup in 2018 .
He retired from football at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up as a pundit for BT Sport .

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It’s been six years now since David Moyes was removed as Manchester United boss after less than a full season at the helm at Old Trafford.
The Scotsman had replaced Sir Alex Ferguson following the legendary manager’s decision to retire at the end of the 2012/13 title-winning campaign.
Ferguson pleaded with fans to give Moyes time and though things did fall apart after only a few months, the Moyes reign did get off to a winning start.
United looked to have sent a statement of intent as they thrashed Swansea 4-1 in his first Premier League game in charge way back in August 2013.
Here we look back at the starting XI from that day and what they have been up to since.
David de Gea
One of two survivors in the United squad from that day in 2013, De Gea is still the number one choice at Old Trafford.
Reports have linked him with a return to Spain at seemingly every transfer window but he has remained in Manchester. If he stays until the end of next season, he will have completed a full decade at Old Trafford.
Phil Jones
Along with De Gea, Jones remains at Old Trafford though his future at the club is uncertain.
The Englishman has never really lived up to the lofty expectations placed upon him following his £16.5million move from Blackburn nine years ago.
Jones has made just two starts in the league this season and does not appear to be in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s long-term plans at the club.
Rio Ferdinand
Ferdinand was just shy of his 35th birthday when he lined up in Moyes’ first game in charge and it would prove to be his last season at Old Trafford.
The legendary defender finished up with one more season at QPR before hanging up his boots.
Since retiring, Ferdinand has become a pundit and is a regular on BT Sport’s football coverage, which includes the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
Nemanja Vidic
Like his partner Ferdinand, Vidic elected to leave United at the end of the 2013/14 campaign, deciding to head to Italy to join Inter Milan.
The Serb played out a season and a half at the San Siro before his contract was terminated by mutual consent and he announced his retirement.
Vidic qualified as a coach after obtaining his Uefa Pro Licence in January 2018.
Patrice Evra
The 2013/14 campaign was Evra’s last in a United shirt as he left Old Trafford to join Juventus, where he picked up a pair of Serie A and Coppa Italia doubles.
A return to France with Marseille came to an unceremonious end after an altercation with a fan before he finished up his career on a short-term deal at West Ham.
The Frenchman officially announced his retirement last summer after a year without a club and he has begun the process of getting his coaching badges.
He has also grown his profile off the field by doing punditry for the 2018 World Cup and posting regularly on social media.
(Image: 2019 Manchester United FC)
Tom Cleverley
Although he was still officially on the books until his contract expired in 2015, Cleverley was another who saw his time at Old Trafford come to and end at the conclusion of the 2013/14 season.
The midfielder spent the final year of his contract on loan at Aston Villa before joining Everton on a free transfer the following summer. After failing to establish himself at the Toffees he joined Watford, first on loan and then permanently, where he remains today.
Now 30 years old, Cleverley has made just 12 Premier League starts for the Hornets since the beginning of the 2018/19 campaign.
Michael Carrick
Carrick finally called time on his career and retired as a United player in 2018, four years after Moyes left the club.
The midfielder became a member of Jose Mourinho’s coaching staff upon his retirement and was retained in the same role by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when the Norwegian took over a year and a half ago.
Antonio Valencia
Following Louis van Gaal’s arrival at Old Trafford, Valencia was converted from a winger to a fullback and played out the rest of his United career on the right side of the defence.
The Ecuadorian captained United to the Europa League title in 2017 in the absence of Michael Carrick and took over club captain duties for the 2018/19 season.
Following the expiration of his contract last summer, Valencia returned to his native Ecuador to join LDU Quito. The former United skipper missed a penalty in last season’s Ecuadorian Serie A final as Delfin beat LDU Quito to lift their first title.
Ryan Giggs
Another from Moyes’ first starting line up to go into coaching, Giggs was actually named a player-coach ahead of the 2013/14 season and the Welshman replaced Moyes as interim boss following the Scotsman’s sacking.
The legendary winger is now manager of the Welsh national team, succeeding Chris Coleman in January 2018. Under his tutelage, Wales qualified for the now-postponed Euro 2020.
Danny Welbeck
Despite bagging two goals in Moyes’ first game in charge, 2013/14 proved to also be Welbeck’s final season at Old Trafford as he was sold to Arsenal on transfer deadline day in September 2014.
In his first season at the Emirates, he scored the winning goal to knock United out of the FA Cup as the Gunners went on to lift the trophy and they won it again in 2017 as Welbeck started the final against Chelsea.
He joined Watford last summer following the expiration of his Arsenal contract, but has only started three Premier League games for the Hornets, with his only goal in yellow coming in an EFL Cup win over Swansea.
Robin van Persie
The other United goalscorer on the day, Van Persie also found the net twice for Moyes’ debut but he could only score 10 more goals in the league for the rest of the season.
The Dutchman saw out one season under Van Gaal before departing for Fenerbahce. After two and a half seasons in Turkey, he returned to his boyhood club Feyenoord and lifted the KNVB Cup in 2018.
He retired from football at the end of last season and has subsequently popped up as a pundit for BT Sport.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--The stars refusing to let lockdown stop them making ground-breaking drama

While film sets have been closed down because of the coronavirus crisis , an inventive new drama has found a way to make it to our screens amid the lockdown .
Dun Breedin , the brainchild of Benidorm and Penance actress Julie Graham , has been shot in the homes of some of the UK 's best known actresses .
The series of 12 episodes came about because of lockdown .
It stars former Coronation Street favourites Angela Griffin and Denise Welch and EastEnders ' Alison Newman , Tamzin Outhwaite and Tracy Ann Oberman .
The performers , who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video conferencing app , are enlisting the support of those they are living in lockdown with to take on crew roles and in some cases acting too .
The 10 minute episodes , set in Brighton , puts the menopause - a subject often skirted around - centre stage and explores the experiences of a group of women who have formed and forged relationships through marriages , births , deaths , depression , loss , domestic violence and wine .
Julie told the Manchester Evening News : `` The idea came from our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d been developing the series with his company and he saw this lockdown as potential to do something ground-breaking under these strange circumstances we all find ourselves in .
`` Rather than wait for normal service to resume , why not seize the moment to be creative .
`` It was very positive and everyone jumped at the opportunity .
`` The thing that amazed me was all the actors I approached to be part of this immediately said yes !
Their enthusiasm for the project was overwhelming and so inspiring . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said : `` The actual belt and braces of filming within the restrictions of our own homes and gardens has been challenging but great fun and incredibly satisfying to be honest .
`` We ’ ve had to be very inventive and utilise what we have , involving everyone in the household .
All hands on deck !
`` I think some have been shocked at how time consuming it is , how detailed , how frustrating at times but everyone has risen to the occasion and I ’ m so proud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have such a brilliant team of creative people bringing this project to life .
`` I couldn ’ t have asked for more from them all . ''
She added : `` Making television requires extraordinary collaboration and expertise so I ’ m not sure this will be transformative in the long run but I hope it will inspire anyone who wants to write , produce or direct their own vision not to be constrained by an industry which can feel very out of reach sometimes .
`` If we can inspire anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be incredible . ''
The aim in the long-time is to get the drama , which will be screened on YouTube from Thursday April 30 , picked up by a broadcaster .
Julie said : `` Making television requires extraordinary collaboration and expertise so I ’ m not sure this will be transformative in the long run but I hope it will inspire anyone who wants to write , produce or direct their own vision not to be constrained by an industry which can feel very out of reach sometimes .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same then that would be incredible . ''
The drama will reflect the reality , with humour , of what it means to go through the menopause , and show that partners and children also go through it with them .
The aim is to help families deal with this tough time , especially in the lockdown .
At the same time the project is raising funds for the Trussell Trust a frontline service providing vital food banks for people struggling to to feed themselves and their households .
New episodes of Dun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday from Thursday April 30 .

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While film sets have been closed down because of the coronavirus crisis, an inventive new drama has found a way to make it to our screens amid the lockdown.
Dun Breedin, the brainchild of Benidorm and Penance actress Julie Graham, has been shot in the homes of some of the UK's best known actresses.
The series of 12 episodes came about because of lockdown.
It stars former Coronation Street favourites Angela Griffin and Denise Welch and EastEnders' Alison Newman, Tamzin Outhwaite and Tracy Ann Oberman.
The performers, who have brought the idea together via the Zoom video conferencing app, are enlisting the support of those they are living in lockdown with to take on crew roles and in some cases acting too.
The 10 minute episodes, set in Brighton, puts the menopause - a subject often skirted around - centre stage and explores the experiences of a group of women who have formed and forged relationships through marriages, births, deaths, depression, loss, domestic violence and wine.
Julie told the Manchester Evening News: "The idea came from our producer Andrew Green.
"I’d been developing the series with his company and he saw this lockdown as potential to do something ground-breaking under these strange circumstances we all find ourselves in.
"Rather than wait for normal service to resume, why not seize the moment to be creative.
"It was very positive and everyone jumped at the opportunity.
"The thing that amazed me was all the actors I approached to be part of this immediately said yes! Their enthusiasm for the project was overwhelming and so inspiring."
Explaining the challenges of making the drama she said: "The actual belt and braces of filming within the restrictions of our own homes and gardens has been challenging but great fun and incredibly satisfying to be honest.
"We’ve had to be very inventive and utilise what we have, involving everyone in the household. All hands on deck!
"I think some have been shocked at how time consuming it is, how detailed, how frustrating at times but everyone has risen to the occasion and I’m so proud of all them and incredibly grateful to have such a brilliant team of creative people bringing this project to life.
"I couldn’t have asked for more from them all."
She added: "Making television requires extraordinary collaboration and expertise so I’m not sure this will be transformative in the long run but I hope it will inspire anyone who wants to write, produce or direct their own vision not to be constrained by an industry which can feel very out of reach sometimes.
"If we can inspire anyone to do the same then that would be incredible."
(Image: Channel 5)
The aim in the long-time is to get the drama, which will be screened on YouTube from Thursday April 30, picked up by a broadcaster.
Julie said: "Making television requires extraordinary collaboration and expertise so I’m not sure this will be transformative in the long run but I hope it will inspire anyone who wants to write, produce or direct their own vision not to be constrained by an industry which can feel very out of reach sometimes.
"If we can inspire anyone to do the same then that would be incredible."
The drama will reflect the reality, with humour, of what it means to go through the menopause, and show that partners and children also go through it with them.
The aim is to help families deal with this tough time, especially in the lockdown.
At the same time the project is raising funds for the Trussell Trust a frontline service providing vital food banks for people struggling to to feed themselves and their households.
Visit justgiving.com/fundraising/dunbreedin.
New episodes of Dun Breedin will be online every Monday and Thursday from Thursday April 30.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--M&S is donating all profits from its newest range to the NHS

We all know that the NHS is proving an absolute credit to the UK at the moment .
As a result , many of us are looking for new ways to thank our NHS heroes for all of the amazing work they 're doing to save lives during the covid-19 pandemic .
From Clap For Carers to running challenges , we 've all been doing our bit to support the NHS , and now M & S has joined in , by launching a brand new collection of 'All In This Together ' t-shirts .
The tops , which all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £8 for children 's sizes , and range up to £9.50 for adults , with all profits going to NHS charities .
In an email sent out to customers , M & S said : `` Two weeks ago we announced the donation of thousands of bespoke t-shirts for the NHS Nightingale London team to wear as part of their uniform .
Following this customers and colleagues asked for a charity tee to buy and show their support and solidarity .
`` In response , M & S is selling a range of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All of the £3.55 profit plus VAT from the sale of each product will be paid to NHS Charities Together ( registered charity 1186569 ) - supporting NHS staff and volunteers caring for Covid-19 patients . ''
Jill Stanton Director of Womenswear & Kidwear at M & S told Manchester Evening News : `` Taking part in the Thursday ’ s ‘ thank you ’ clap has become a moving weekly milestone for millions of us around the country .
In this uncertain time , it ’ s a moment where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be apart .
Our customers and colleagues have been telling us how much it means to them – so we wanted to capture this moment and celebrate it within the design of the T-shirt .
`` I ’ m so grateful to everyone who has pulled together to turn the many requests we ’ ve had into a reality - from our remote working design team , to our amazing printers , to our warehouse colleagues who ’ ll be sending it out to customers – all to help us fundraise for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
Ellie Orton , CEO , NHS Charities Together , said : “ It ’ s fantastic that people want to show their support , and I want to say a big thank you to M & S and all their customers for supporting our appeal .
The profits raised from these t-shirts will be used by NHS charities to provide vital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The full range of T-shirts can be ordered from the M & S website .

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We all know that the NHS is proving an absolute credit to the UK at the moment.
As a result, many of us are looking for new ways to thank our NHS heroes for all of the amazing work they're doing to save lives during the covid-19 pandemic.
From Clap For Carers to running challenges, we've all been doing our bit to support the NHS, and now M&S has joined in, by launching a brand new collection of 'All In This Together' t-shirts.
The tops, which all feature a rainbow design, start at £8 for children's sizes, and range up to £9.50 for adults, with all profits going to NHS charities.
(Image: MEN)
In an email sent out to customers, M&S said: "Two weeks ago we announced the donation of thousands of bespoke t-shirts for the NHS Nightingale London team to wear as part of their uniform. Following this customers and colleagues asked for a charity tee to buy and show their support and solidarity.
"In response, M&S is selling a range of ‘All in this Together’ T-shirts. All of the £3.55 profit plus VAT from the sale of each product will be paid to NHS Charities Together (registered charity 1186569) - supporting NHS staff and volunteers caring for Covid-19 patients."
(Image: MEN)
Jill Stanton Director of Womenswear & Kidwear at M&S told Manchester Evening News : " Taking part in the Thursday’s ‘thank you’ clap has become a moving weekly milestone for millions of us around the country. In this uncertain time, it’s a moment where we come together, even though we may be apart. Our customers and colleagues have been telling us how much it means to them – so we wanted to capture this moment and celebrate it within the design of the T-shirt.
"I’m so grateful to everyone who has pulled together to turn the many requests we’ve had into a reality - from our remote working design team, to our amazing printers, to our warehouse colleagues who’ll be sending it out to customers – all to help us fundraise for our incredible NHS heroes."
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
Ellie Orton, CEO, NHS Charities Together, said: “ It’s fantastic that people want to show their support, and I want to say a big thank you to M&S and all their customers for supporting our appeal. The profits raised from these t-shirts will be used by NHS charities to provide vital support to staff, volunteers and patients.”
The full range of T-shirts can be ordered from the M&S website.