themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Andy Burnham holds press conference on north west 'R' number concerns

This morning Andy Burnham will hold a joint press conference with Liverpool 's mayor to discuss the coronavirus infection rate in the North West .
The two mayors are joining forces after it was revealed on Friday that the region 's ' R ' value - the rate at which Covid is transmitted - had risen above 1 .
Steve Rotheram , mayor of the Liverpool region , and Mr Burnham will discuss how they plan to respond to the data .
Scientists from the Public Health England and Cambridge University have been tracking how the virus spreads throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region hovering just below or just above the crucial 1 figure , the government ’ s crucial measure of whether the disease is under control .
It shows the North West now running above that at 1.01 , up from 0.73 a few weeks ago when the data was last released and higher than anywhere else .
The South West is listed as exactly 1 , although the researchers believe the number of new daily infections there is 'relatively low ' .
It is followed by the South East on 0.97 , London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its last value of 0.4 - and the East of England on 0.94 .
It measures the number in the Midlands to be at 0.9 and in the North East and Yorkshire , which previously had the highest R value , at 0.89 .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock , appearing on The Andrew Marr Show today , stuck by his claim that the R rate remained below 1 in England .
On Friday , Mr Hancock admitted there was ' a challenge ' facing the North West compared to other areas of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be considered in areas of 'flare ups ' in Covid cases .
Join us from 11am for live updates from the briefing with updates loading below .

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This morning Andy Burnham will hold a joint press conference with Liverpool's mayor to discuss the coronavirus infection rate in the North West.
The two mayors are joining forces after it was revealed on Friday that the region's 'R' value - the rate at which Covid is transmitted - had risen above 1.
Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool region, and Mr Burnham will discuss how they plan to respond to the data.
Scientists from the Public Health England and Cambridge University have been tracking how the virus spreads throughout the pandemic.
Their latest analysis shows every region hovering just below or just above the crucial 1 figure, the government’s crucial measure of whether the disease is under control.
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It shows the North West now running above that at 1.01, up from 0.73 a few weeks ago when the data was last released and higher than anywhere else.
The South West is listed as exactly 1, although the researchers believe the number of new daily infections there is 'relatively low'. It is followed by the South East on 0.97, London on 0.95 - a huge increase from its last value of 0.4 - and the East of England on 0.94.
It measures the number in the Midlands to be at 0.9 and in the North East and Yorkshire, which previously had the highest R value, at 0.89.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock, appearing on The Andrew Marr Show today, stuck by his claim that the R rate remained below 1 in England.
On Friday, Mr Hancock admitted there was 'a challenge' facing the North West compared to other areas of the country.
He said local lockdowns would be considered in areas of 'flare ups' in Covid cases.
Join us from 11am for live updates from the briefing with updates loading below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Boris Johnson to set out plans to 'rebuild Britain' after coronavirus pandemic

Boris Johnson is preparing to set out plans to `` rebuild Britain '' following the coronavirus pandemic .
The Prime Minister is expected to use a major speech to effectively relaunch the Conservatives ' domestic agenda after the government 's attention turned to the Covid-19 crisis .
It also comes as the government are criticised for easing lockdown restrictions too early in a bid to kick start the economy .
Mr Johnson is expected chair a meeting of his Cabinet this week to update them on the next lockdown-easing steps for a number of sectors , which are expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday Times has reported that he will then unveil plans to ease restrictions on weddings and funerals from next month , as well as possible measures to reopen hairdressers before July 4 .
The report has also suggested that transport secretary Grant Shapps has been told to secure `` travel corridor '' deals with holiday hotspots by June 28 as the UK quarantine measures come into force .
Downing Street also announced on Saturday night that churches and other places of worship are set to open for private prayer from June 15 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services will still not be permitted .
Lockdown measures have already been eased in accordance with step two of the government 's plan to lift restrictions .
This has allowed groups of up to six people to meet outdoors from different households and some non-essential businesses have also been allowed to reopen , such as car dealerships , with more expected to follow from June 15 .
There was also a suggestion on Saturday ( June 6 ) that pubs and cafes could be given fast-track approval to serve food and drink outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drawn up by Downing Street could also see shops able to trade all day on a Sunday the Times report .

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Boris Johnson is preparing to set out plans to "rebuild Britain" following the coronavirus pandemic.
The Prime Minister is expected to use a major speech to effectively relaunch the Conservatives' domestic agenda after the government's attention turned to the Covid-19 crisis.
It also comes as the government are criticised for easing lockdown restrictions too early in a bid to kick start the economy.
Mr Johnson is expected chair a meeting of his Cabinet this week to update them on the next lockdown-easing steps for a number of sectors, which are expected to take effect from June 15.
The Sunday Times has reported that he will then unveil plans to ease restrictions on weddings and funerals from next month, as well as possible measures to reopen hairdressers before July 4.
The report has also suggested that transport secretary Grant Shapps has been told to secure "travel corridor" deals with holiday hotspots by June 28 as the UK quarantine measures come into force.
Downing Street also announced on Saturday night that churches and other places of worship are set to open for private prayer from June 15, but worship groups, weddings and other services will still not be permitted.
Lockdown measures have already been eased in accordance with step two of the government's plan to lift restrictions.
This has allowed groups of up to six people to meet outdoors from different households and some non-essential businesses have also been allowed to reopen, such as car dealerships, with more expected to follow from June 15.
There was also a suggestion on Saturday (June 6) that pubs and cafes could be given fast-track approval to serve food and drink outside under new plans.
The measures being drawn up by Downing Street could also see shops able to trade all day on a Sunday the Times report.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Man charged with death by dangerous driving after man killed in horror crash

A man has been charged with death by dangerous driving in connection with a fatal crash in Stretford .
Ronald Brown , 56 , was killed in the crash on Seymour Grove , near the junction with Kinds Road in Stretford , on Saturday , April 4 .
A Seat Altea and a Vauxhall Astra collided , with one the vehicles catching fire .
Mr Brown , a popular bus driver , was pronounced dead at the scene .
David Edmonds , 35 , of Northdown Avenue , Manchester has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving , driving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specimen for analysis .
He has been remanded to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates ’ Court on Monday ( June 8 ) .
Paying tribute to Ronald , his family said in a statement : `` Ronald was a loyal and loving dad , son , brother and friend .
`` `` He would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need , and his positive nature touched everyone he met .
`` He was witty and humble , but also determined and motivated .
`` He would always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our various endeavours , and provide support whenever we needed it .
“ He will be sadly missed by us all – not just by his family , but also by the wider community.
” Mr Brown was a bus driver with Stageocach Manchester for 17 years , based at the Sharston depot in Wythenshawe .
He left earlier this year .
The company said in a statement : `` We ’ re very sorry to learn of this terribly sad news and our heart goes out to his friends and family at @ @ @ @

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A man has been charged with death by dangerous driving in connection with a fatal crash in Stretford.
Ronald Brown, 56, was killed in the crash on Seymour Grove, near the junction with Kinds Road in Stretford, on Saturday, April 4.
A Seat Altea and a Vauxhall Astra collided, with one the vehicles catching fire.
Mr Brown, a popular bus driver, was pronounced dead at the scene.
David Edmonds, 35, of Northdown Avenue, Manchester has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving while uninsured and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
He has been remanded to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Monday (June 8).
(Image: GMP)
Paying tribute to Ronald, his family said in a statement: "Ronald was a loyal and loving dad, son, brother and friend.
""He would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need, and his positive nature touched everyone he met.
"He was witty and humble, but also determined and motivated.
"He would always take the time to encourage us in our various endeavours, and provide support whenever we needed it.
“He will be sadly missed by us all – not just by his family, but also by the wider community.”
Mr Brown was a bus driver with Stageocach Manchester for 17 years,based at the Sharston depot in Wythenshawe. He left earlier this year.
The company said in a statement: "We’re very sorry to learn of this terribly sad news and our heart goes out to his friends and family at this time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--How a homeless charity is a lifeline for 22-year-old Alice

`` I have a pet snake , two tarantulas and a kitten ' , Alice Higgins says proudly from the sofa in her flat in a Newton Heath towerblock .
`` Everyone is like 'how do you manage with so many pets ? '
I find it easy to look after all these pets on my own .
They help me cope . ''
The 22-year-old , who is on Universal Credit , is living alone with her pets during lockdown .
Alice has depression and anxiety and is unable to work due to health complications following a kidney transplant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The lockdown has been tough for her , she is in the high risk category due to her health problems .
Alice has been homeless for a large part of her adult life .
She has spent months living in hostels and on her friend 's sofa after the breakdown of 'toxic relationships ' which meant she had nowhere else to go .
The coronavirus pandemic has been particularly hard for young people like Alice , who have a history of mental and physical health problems and homelessness .
But she has received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity Centrepoint , which provides mental health support and accommodation .
Centrepoint helped her secure a place in a hostel , before getting help for her to secure her own flat .
They have continued supporting her through the pandemic- she has regular Zoom calls with mental health workers and takes part in their virtual games nights .
Alice also has a handful of people , including her boyfriend and family members , that she can call for support .
It has n't been easy for Alice in lockdown , at the start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was struggling to cope .
`` I got really upset .
That 's when my mental health went downhill .
It still is kind of bad at the moment .
`` I have been feeling very lonely but I still have the support I need from the mental health team ( at Centrepoint ) , I have the support of my partner .
`` He makes me feel loved and not forgotten .
My mental health is gradually getting better , I can see my partner ( during walks ) again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ talk to my family , play games online on my Xbox . ''
Staff at Centrepoint say there have been a large increase in referrals - people who need support - to the charity since the start of lockdown .
There have been an additional 30 people who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness who have needed their help since the end of March .
Since the end of March , the charity has received an additional 15 new referrals for both short term mental-health interventions and longer term psychotherapy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't have the support , Alice says : `` I know it 's a bit dark but I would have probably committed suicide , cos of how bad it has got .
`` If I did n't have my partner to go to or my family or support , I would have ended up committing suicide by now . ''
Laura , a mental health worker at Centrepoint , says the lockdown has been particularly tough for young people like Alice .
She says the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with insecure financial prospects .
`` For a lot of young people , there 's a massive increase in anxiety , just the uncertainty of not knowing what 's ahead '' , she says .
`` People who come ( to the charity ) largely have little or no support .
It might be their lifeline .
`` Quite a few people work in cafés and bars , they have suddenly lost their jobs .
The world has changed overnight .
`` They are on low incomes , not able to purchase mobile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase in referrals , it has had a negative impact on mental health .
`` Young people have lost their jobs , ca n't make their rent .
It might not be possible to live at home .
They could have had family breakdowns '' , she says .
Alice first moved in a homeless hostel when she was 19 .
She got married at that age , which she describes as a 'big mistake ' .
At first , the pair were living with another couple , but they were kicked out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unable to work due to her health issues , she went to the town hall for help , and they allocated her a hostel with her husband .
She described the experience as 'stressful ' , and there were people in the hostel who were smoking spice and cannabis .
`` I did n't like it , something in that hostel did n't make me feel right .
Someone or something did n't make me feel safe '' , she says .
At one stage she ended up in hospital as she contracted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transplant .
`` I was scared of dying , I was young and I had the transplant , I was scared that I was close to death .
I was in hospital for about 14 days . ''
Alice split up with her husband and ended up back at home .
But family arguments meant that she moved out and ended up sofa surfing at her friend 's house for months as she had 'nowhere to go ' .
`` When I was homeless I felt stressed , I felt upset , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was no point in me being around anymore .
I even felt suicidal because of how it got to me .
I got diagnosed with depression and anxiety when I was 21 .
`` I took myself to A & E and told them how I felt .
They gave me leaflets , but I did n't feel like leaflets would help .
`` At that time I was scared of my friend not wanting me to live there anymore .
`` I felt anxious that my friend 's family did n't want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was going to end up in the same situation again.
`` Her friend looked online for help available for young people who were homeless , and found details about Centrepoint .
Alice contacted the charity and explained that she was sofa surfing .
She also told them about the kidney transplant and her depression .
She moved into a hostel in Fallowfield , which she was worried about at first .
But she found the staff there helpful and supportive .
Staff at the hostel and Centrepoint helped get her on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Move .
They also provided therapy for her depression .
Through the charity , she did a training course about how to live on your own independently , which helped her secure accommodation quicker .
She moved into her flat in Shackleton Court , managed by Northwards Housing , in Newton Heath in October .
`` I was really happy .
At that time I had a new partner , I felt proud of myself that I had pushed myself so far to get my own place .
`` I had a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he was proud of me for pushing myself . ''
Alice finds the Zoom calls with staff at Centrepoint really helpful when she is feeling lonely .
`` I use their services when it comes to my mental health .
It has helped me relax , with my therapy it makes me feel good about how I 'm feeling .
It 's made my mental health stable .
`` It was like a massive storm and then I found the sunlight on my own '' , she says .
Coun Luthfur Rahman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City Council , said : “ Homelessness can be a deeply traumatic experience for anyone , however we know that the impact can be felt particularly hard by young people .
`` Centrepoint do vital work in Manchester supporting young people who are in the most need and who are in most cases the most vulnerable people we help .
We are grateful for their work in our city and for the outcomes that they achieve for Manchester ’ s homeless young people .
“ In any instance of youth homelessness we pursue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young person losing their home .
This can be through mediation with family or securing alternative secure accommodation .
If this is not possible we work with our partners at Centrepoint who will be able to address the specific needs of the young person .
“ The safety of our residents is paramount to us .
Our support workers at temporary accommodation work continuously to make sure a person ’ s stay is safe .
However we have to recognise that people who have come in from the streets have a range of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manage.
” To find out more about Centrepoint , click here .

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"I have a pet snake, two tarantulas and a kitten', Alice Higgins says proudly from the sofa in her flat in a north Manchester tower block.
"Everyone is like 'how do you manage with so many pets?' I find it easy to look after all these pets on my own. They help me cope."
The 22-year-old, who is on Universal Credit, is living alone with her pets during lockdown.
Alice has depression and anxiety and is unable to work due to health complications following a kidney transplant which at one point caused sepsis.
The lockdown has been tough for her, she is in the high risk category due to her health problems.
Alice has been homeless for a large part of her adult life.
She has spent months living in hostels and on her friend's sofa after the breakdown of 'toxic relationships' which meant she had nowhere else to go.
The coronavirus pandemic has been particularly hard for young people like Alice, who have a history of mental and physical health problems and homelessness.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
But she has received continued help from young people's homeless charity Centrepoint, which provides mental health support and accommodation.
Centrepoint helped her secure a place in a hostel, before getting help for her to secure her own flat.
They have continued supporting her through the pandemic - she has regular Zoom calls with mental health workers and takes part in their virtual games nights.
Alice also has a handful of people, including her boyfriend and family members, that she can call for support.
It hasn't been easy for Alice in lockdown, at the start her mental health went 'downhill' and she was struggling to cope.
"I got really upset. That's when my mental health went downhill. It still is kind of bad at the moment.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"I have been feeling very lonely but I still have the support I need from the mental health team (at Centrepoint), I have the support of my partner.
"He makes me feel loved and not forgotten. My mental health is gradually getting better, I can see my partner (during walks) again.
"I talk to my therapist, talk to my family, play games online on my Xbox."
Staff at Centrepoint say there have been a large increase in referrals - people who need support - to the charity since the start of lockdown.
There have been an additional 30 people who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness who have needed their help since the end of March.
Since the end of March, the charity has received an additional 15 new referrals for both short term mental-health interventions and longer term psychotherapy.
Asked what would have happened if she didn't have the support, Alice says: "I know it's a bit dark but I would have probably committed suicide, cos of how bad it has got.
"If I didn't have my partner to go to or my family or support, I would have ended up committing suicide by now."
Laura, a mental health worker at Centrepoint, says the lockdown has been particularly tough for young people like Alice.
She says the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has had a particularly severe impact on people with insecure financial prospects.
"For a lot of young people, there's a massive increase in anxiety, just the uncertainty of not knowing what's ahead", she says.
"People who come (to the charity) largely have little or no support. It might be their lifeline.
"Quite a few people work in cafés and bars, they have suddenly lost their jobs. The world has changed overnight.
"They are on low incomes, not able to purchase mobile phones. There has been a massive increase in referrals, it has had a negative impact on mental health.
"Young people have lost their jobs, can't make their rent. It might not be possible to live at home. They could have had family breakdowns", she says.
Alice first moved in a homeless hostel when she was 19.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
She got married at that age, which she describes as a 'big mistake'.
At first, the pair were living with another couple, but they were kicked out due to a row about money.
Unable to work due to her health issues, she went to the town hall for help, and they allocated her a hostel with her husband.
She described the experience as 'stressful', and there were people in the hostel who were smoking spice and cannabis.
"I didn't like it, something in that hostel didn't make me feel right. Someone or something didn't make me feel safe", she says.
At one stage she ended up in hospital as she contracted sepsis following complications due to her kidney transplant.
"I was scared of dying, I was young and I had the transplant, I was scared that I was close to death. I was in hospital for about 14 days."
Alice split up with her husband and ended up back at home.
But family arguments meant that she moved out and ended up sofa surfing at her friend's house for months as she had 'nowhere to go'.
"When I was homeless I felt stressed, I felt upset, I felt betrayed. I felt like there was no point in me being around anymore. I even felt suicidal because of how it got to me. I got diagnosed with depression and anxiety when I was 21.
"I took myself to A&E and told them how I felt. They gave me leaflets, but I didn't feel like leaflets would help.
"At that time I was scared of my friend not wanting me to live there anymore.
"I felt anxious that my friend's family didn't want me there. I was scared that I was going to end up in the same situation again. "
Her friend looked online for help available for young people who were homeless, and found details about Centrepoint.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Alice contacted the charity and explained that she was sofa surfing. She also told them about the kidney transplant and her depression.
She moved into a hostel in Fallowfield, which she was worried about at first. But she found the staff there helpful and supportive.
Staff at the hostel and Centrepoint helped get her on the waiting list for a flat through Manchester Move.
They also provided therapy for her depression.
Through the charity, she did a training course about how to live on your own independently, which helped her secure accommodation quicker.
She moved into her flat, managed by Northwards Housing, in north Manchester in October.
"I was really happy. At that time I had a new partner, I felt proud of myself that I had pushed myself so far to get my own place.
"I had a lot of support from my partner, who said he was proud of me for pushing myself."
Alice finds the Zoom calls with staff at Centrepoint really helpful when she is feeling lonely.
"I use their services when it comes to my mental health. It has helped me relax, with my therapy it makes me feel good about how I'm feeling. It's made my mental health stable.
"It was like a massive storm and then I found the sunlight on my own", she says.
Coun Luthfur Rahman, lead member for homelessness for Manchester City Council, said: “Homelessness can be a deeply traumatic experience for anyone, however we know that the impact can be felt particularly hard by young people.
"Centrepoint do vital work in Manchester supporting young people who are in the most need and who are in most cases the most vulnerable people we help. We are grateful for their work in our city and for the outcomes that they achieve for Manchester’s homeless young people.
“In any instance of youth homelessness we pursue every avenue to try and prevent a young person losing their home. This can be through mediation with family or securing alternative secure accommodation. If this is not possible we work with our partners at Centrepoint who will be able to address the specific needs of the young person.
“The safety of our residents is paramount to us. Our support workers at temporary accommodation work continuously to make sure a person’s stay is safe. However we have to recognise that people who have come in from the streets have a range of complex needs which can be challenging to manage.”
To find out more about Centrepoint, click here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--The rock star who's spending the summer on NHS frontline rather than on stage

A rock and roll star who should have been playing some of the biggest festivals in the country this summer has found himself back on the NHS frontline .
The K 's , from Cheshire , were due to play at Reading and Leeds , Isle of Wight and Kendal Calling among other big events in what was expected to be their breakthrough year .
However with live gigs currently on an indefinite hiatus , it has seen one member of the indie four-piece , who have over a million plays on Spotify and sold out the Ritz in January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mental health nurse .
Bassist and co-founder of the band Dexter Baker , 24 , is now dealing with the effects the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown are having on vulnerable patients ' mental health .
Dexter works on the home treatment and assessment team at the North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington .
At the start of this year , with a hectic summer schedule of gigs planned , he had given up his full-time contract in order to go full-time with the band and pursue his dream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rock star .
However those plans were thrown into disarray as the Covid-19 pandemic began to sweep across the country with all big events and mass gatherings cancelled .
And he has now , having had to re-apply , gone back to his day job .
`` This was supposed to be our big summer , our breakthrough really .
We were booked to play main stage slots at loads of the big festivals .
`` This month we should have played on the main stage at Neighbourhood Weekender in our home town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be rescheduled , from the Euros to the Olympics .
And there are worse things happening at the moment .
`` But it has been heartbreaking for us really .
`` We were obviously really looking forward to it and we almost counting down the weeks until we were going on the road .
`` This has been our dream and it was finally starting to come true .
`` There are sometimes when I 'm working and my mind wanders and I think , ' I should sat backstage drinking a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's the same across the music industry but obviously it hits the acts further down the chain harder I think .
`` We 've had loads of messages of support .
`` We 've done little gigs on Facebook and Instagram Live and we 've had lots of interactions with our fans so that 's been nice . ''
Dexter , who qualified four years ago and has been doing the job since leaving university , is having to don full PPE as he visits mentally ill people in their homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a time when the health service is so stretched .
However nine weeks of strict lockdown have taken their toll on everyone 's mental health , even more so on those with long-standing conditions .
`` It 's obviously been hard .
Lockdown has had a massive impact on people , '' Dexter said .
`` The suicide rate has gone up and we are seeing lots of people in real crisis .
But we 're doing our best to help them .
`` I 've not been getting too anxious myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 've just been so busy I 've just been getting on with it .
`` I feel lucky in the sense I can help people and make a difference .
`` I get a big sense of satisfaction from that .
`` It means I 'm keeping busy and getting out of the house as well . ''
The band was formed in Earlestown near Newton-le-Willows by Dexter and singer and rhythm guitarist Jamie Boyle when they were teenagers .
They were then later joined by lead guitarist Ryan Breslin and drummer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have written a new song called Valley One - via Whatsapp - and have recorded it and made it available to fans via Spotify and other major streaming platforms .
And Dexter says the band are simply on hold , and not cancelled for good .
`` Now the restrictions are being eased we 're going to get back practicing in a couple of weeks .
`` And the plan is to get going again as soon as possible .
`` Most of the gigs have been rescheduled for next year so hopefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll be in a position to step back and concentrate on the band again . ''

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A rock and roll star who should have been playing some of the biggest festivals in the country this summer has found himself back on the NHS frontline.
The K's, from Cheshire, were due to play at Reading and Leeds, Isle of Wight and Kendal Calling among other big events in what was expected to be their breakthrough year.
However with live gigs currently on an indefinite hiatus, it has seen one member of the indie four-piece, who have over a million plays on Spotify and sold out the Ritz in January, back in his day job as a mental health nurse.
Bassist and co-founder of the band Dexter Baker, 24, is now dealing with the effects the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown are having on vulnerable patients' mental health.
(Image: Jake Kelly)
Dexter works on the home treatment and assessment team at the North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington.
At the start of this year, with a hectic summer schedule of gigs planned, he had given up his full-time contract in order to go full-time with the band and pursue his dream of making it as a fully fledged rock star.
However those plans were thrown into disarray as the Covid-19 pandemic began to sweep across the country with all big events and mass gatherings cancelled.
And he has now, having had to re-apply, gone back to his day job.
"This was supposed to be our big summer, our breakthrough really. We were booked to play main stage slots at loads of the big festivals.
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"This month we should have played on the main stage at Neighbourhood Weekender in our home town.
"I know everything has had to be rescheduled, from the Euros to the Olympics. And there are worse things happening at the moment.
"But it has been heartbreaking for us really.
"We were obviously really looking forward to it and we almost counting down the weeks until we were going on the road.
"This has been our dream and it was finally starting to come true.
"There are sometimes when I'm working and my mind wanders and I think, 'I should sat backstage drinking a beer waiting to play' now.
"It's the same across the music industry but obviously it hits the acts further down the chain harder I think.
"We've had loads of messages of support.
"We've done little gigs on Facebook and Instagram Live and we've had lots of interactions with our fans so that's been nice."
Dexter, who qualified four years ago and has been doing the job since leaving university, is having to don full PPE as he visits mentally ill people in their homes to and try prevent them being hospitalised at a time when the health service is so stretched.
However nine weeks of strict lockdown have taken their toll on everyone's mental health, even more so on those with long-standing conditions.
"It's obviously been hard. Lockdown has had a massive impact on people," Dexter said.
"The suicide rate has gone up and we are seeing lots of people in real crisis. But we're doing our best to help them.
"I've not been getting too anxious myself (about catching the virus). We've just been so busy I've just been getting on with it.
"I feel lucky in the sense I can help people and make a difference.
"I get a big sense of satisfaction from that.
"It means I'm keeping busy and getting out of the house as well."
The band was formed in Earlestown near Newton-le-Willows by Dexter and singer and rhythm guitarist Jamie Boyle when they were teenagers.
They were then later joined by lead guitarist Ryan Breslin and drummer Jordan Holden.
Whilst in isolation they have written a new song called Valley One - via Whatsapp - and have recorded it and made it available to fans via Spotify and other major streaming platforms.
And Dexter says the band are simply on hold, and not cancelled for good.
"Now the restrictions are being eased we're going to get back practicing in a couple of weeks.
"And the plan is to get going again as soon as possible.
"Most of the gigs have been rescheduled for next year so hopefully at the start of next year I'll be in a position to step back and concentrate on the band again."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Gogglebox issues apology to Eamonn Holmes after he was left 'hurt beyond belief'

Gogglebox has issued an apology to Eamonn Holmes after he accused the show of 'atrocious ' editing .
The This Morning presenter and his co-host wife Ruth Langsford appeared in the first episode of the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox on Friday night .
But following the airing of the show , Eamonn hit out on Twitter after receiving negative feedback over comments he made about BBC show Ambulance .
The 60-year-old said he was `` hurt beyond belief '' after some of his comments about the emotional episode , which heard a 10-year-old having to resuscitate his dad after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final edit .
Eamonn was heard talking about taking Ruth to the hospital when she went into labour with their son Jack in 2002 .
But following the episode he said he also shared the heartbreak of losing his father after he suffered a heart attack at the side of a road - a tragedy which he said has `` forever haunted my family '' .
A Gogglebox spokesperson has responded with : `` We have apologised to Eamonn over what happened in this week ’ s episode .
We understand and respect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deeply personal story .
`` We have taken the decision to edit the episode for future repeats and All 4 .
We look forward to working with Eamonn and Ruth for the rest of the series . ''
Eamonn has also responded to the apology commenting : `` For those who judged me wrongly .
I think it 's important you read this .
It was a bad edit and we move on with what should be a fun experience on what is almost always a very entertaining programme .
Thank you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday at 9pm on Channel 4 .

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Gogglebox has issued an apology to Eamonn Holmes after he accused the show of 'atrocious' editing.
The This Morning presenter and his co-host wife Ruth Langsford appeared in the first episode of the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox on Friday night.
But following the airing of the show, Eamonn hit out on Twitter after receiving negative feedback over comments he made about BBC show Ambulance.
The 60-year-old said he was "hurt beyond belief" after some of his comments about the emotional episode, which heard a 10-year-old having to resuscitate his dad after phoning 999, were cut from the final edit.
Eamonn was heard talking about taking Ruth to the hospital when she went into labour with their son Jack in 2002.
But following the episode he said he also shared the heartbreak of losing his father after he suffered a heart attack at the side of a road - a tragedy which he said has "forever haunted my family".
A Gogglebox spokesperson has responded with: "We have apologised to Eamonn over what happened in this week’s episode. We understand and respect Eamonn’s feelings on such a deeply personal story.
(Image: Channel 4)
"We have taken the decision to edit the episode for future repeats and All 4. We look forward to working with Eamonn and Ruth for the rest of the series."
Eamonn has also responded to the apology commenting: "For those who judged me wrongly. I think it's important you read this. It was a bad edit and we move on with what should be a fun experience on what is almost always a very entertaining programme. Thank you @C4Gogglebox."
Celebrity Gogglebox continues on Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Marcus Rashford says he is fully fit and eager to carry on where he left off when Manchester United return to Premier League action later this month .
Rashford was enjoying his best goal scoring season until he suffered a back injury in January which would have seen him miss the rest of the Premier League campaign had it not been suspended due the coronavirus outbreak .
Instead , he is fit for United 's upcoming return against Tottenham on June 19 and raring to go .
“ I think coming out of this lockdown we are in a much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , '' the forward told Stretty News .
`` I think we just need to take each game as it comes and not get too ahead of ourselves .
We are working hard in training , gelling as a team with players coming back from injury , etc .
`` For me personally I felt I was having my best season to date before the injury hit so now I ’ m back fully fit I ’ m determined to push on.
” Follow the latest United news on our live blog @

Marcus Rashford says he is fully fit and eager to carry on where he left off when Manchester United return to Premier League action later this month.
Rashford was enjoying his best goal scoring season until he suffered a back injury in January which would have seen him miss the rest of the Premier League campaign had it not been suspended due the coronavirus outbreak.
Instead, he is fit for United's upcoming return against Tottenham on June 19 and raring to go.
“I think coming out of this lockdown we are in a much stronger position than we were going into it," the forward told Stretty News.
"I think we just need to take each game as it comes and not get too ahead of ourselves. We are working hard in training, gelling as a team with players coming back from injury, etc.
"For me personally I felt I was having my best season to date before the injury hit so now I’m back fully fit I’m determined to push on.”
Recap the latest United news on our live blog.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Ordeal of mum split from disabled son by lockdown

A mum has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of being apart from her disabled child during lockdown - and how they have managed to adapt .
James Raca attends the Seashell Trust in Cheadle Hulme , a residential school and college for children and young people with complex learning disabilities and little or no oral language .
The 20-year-old needs 24-hour specialist care for severe autism , cerebral palsy and epilepsy and is a long term resident at Seashell .
His mum Jane , who lives in Birmingham , usually goes to stay with him for a few days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him safe , Jane has n't been able to visit the school since lockdown began .
For now , they are communicating via Skype , with sign language and an iPad talker .
They 've been able to say I love you , using sign language , and have even worked out a way to give virtual 'hugs ' , but it 's still hard being apart .
`` I miss him and he misses me , '' said mum-of-three Jane , a writer and consultant , who is married to Andrew , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking to him over Skype once or twice a day , and his dad is too .
`` James is 20 and you could say he has the mental age of a two year old but he 's far more mature and complex than that .
`` He understands that something 's going on and that I 'm not allowed to visit him , and he does know that he 's loved .
`` When I use sign language to say ' I love you ' on Skype , he turns to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talker for 'cuddle ' and gives them a hug . ''
There has only been one case of Covid 19 at Seashell , but the staff have managed to stop it spreading to anyone else and that person has now recovered .
James has thrived since he came to live at Seashell , walking with the aid of a walker and saying a few words thanks to his iPad talker .
Jane said she found the first Clap for Carers particularly emotional as it brought home the reality that she was unlikely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long time .
`` It 's so obvious that it 's the right thing to do , and I have no hesitation in obeying Seashell 's request not to see him , '' she added .
`` There are lots of staff to look after him and the fact there are no visitors allowed means I know he 's well protected .
`` But it took me a while to realise how emotional I felt about it .
It 's like I have a James radar .
I normally see him once every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of days .
`` If it goes much beyond four weeks , I start feeling antsy and I have an emotional tug to go back .
So at the moment , my emotions are coming out sideways .
Read more of today 's stories here '' We did the first Clap for the NHS and when it came to the Clap for the Carers , I thought we 'd do it and take a photo to send to Seashell .
But I had this huge lump in my throat and I found I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people on my street .
`` I think that was my first realisation that I could n't see my son .
`` It also comes out in my dreams too .
`` This always happens when I have n't been able to see him .
I start dreaming about him as a baby and me not being able to see him . ''
Mother and son are enjoying their Skype chats , even though fun loving James is prone to teasing Jane as much as possible .
`` James has a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me , '' added Jane , a former lawyer , who has written a book called Standing Up for James and been given an MBE for her work as a writer , speaker and campaigner for disability issues .
`` He uses a talker but he 'll never press the button to say ' I love you Mum ' .
`` I might say to him 'do you love Mummy , James ? '
And he 'll give me a wicked smile and press the button for 'raisins ' , 'chocolate buttons ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know he 's OK because he 's still teasing me .
The carers all say he 's so much fun .
`` I can see he 's not a depressed child , he 's still teasing me and giggling so I know he 's alright . ''
James 's older brother Tom , 23 , was locked down in London while his sister Elizabeth , 17 , is at home with her parents , trying to study for her A Levels remotely .
`` My relationship with James is different to the feelings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Jane added .
`` My daughter is working hard at home and I know my older son is happy in London .
When I see him ( not in lockdown ) we 'll have a hug and that 's it .
But with James , we cuddle a lot .
`` He 's ecstatic when he sees me .
I kiss and tease him and he teases me .
We play , we 're very close .
It 's a different relationship .
`` He adores me and I adore him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a much younger child .
`` I miss him the way you miss a small child that 's been in a creche or staying with a friend for a couple of hours .
`` It 's difficult to tell how he 's coping .
I know he 's missing me .
He seems bemused when I Skype him .
`` I work hard to stay upbeat .
Early on , I nearly broke down and I realised I needed to deal with that before I speak to him .
`` I tend to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I seem to be able to deal with it better then .
`` At first when the death tolls were going up every day , I was scared that James could get Covid , be in hospital and I 'd not be able to see him .
`` I was trying to decide whether I would break the law and go and see him if he got ill , even if it meant risking catching it myself .
`` But then I had a message to say that I would be admitted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus so that was a relief .
`` I 'm so aware of what it must be like for families with disabled children who are now at home full time without any help .
`` It must be a massive strain .
I 'm so glad James is at Seashell . ''

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A mum has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of being apart from her disabled child during lockdown - and how they have managed to adapt.
James Raca attends the Seashell Trust in Cheadle Hulme, a residential school and college for children and young people with complex learning disabilities and little or no oral language.
The 20-year-old needs 24-hour specialist care for severe autism, cerebral palsy and epilepsy and is a long term resident at Seashell.
His mum Jane, who lives in Birmingham, usually goes to stay with him for a few days every few weeks.
But to keep him safe, Jane hasn't been able to visit the school since lockdown began.
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For now, they are communicating via Skype, with sign language and an iPad talker.
They've been able to say I love you, using sign language, and have even worked out a way to give virtual 'hugs', but it's still hard being apart.
"I miss him and he misses me," said mum-of-three Jane, a writer and consultant, who is married to Andrew, an investment advisor.
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"I'm talking to him over Skype once or twice a day, and his dad is too.
"James is 20 and you could say he has the mental age of a two year old but he's far more mature and complex than that.
"He understands that something's going on and that I'm not allowed to visit him, and he does know that he's loved.
"When I use sign language to say 'I love you' on Skype, he turns to his carer and presses the button on his talker for 'cuddle' and gives them a hug."
There has only been one case of Covid 19 at Seashell, but the staff have managed to stop it spreading to anyone else and that person has now recovered.
James has thrived since he came to live at Seashell, walking with the aid of a walker and saying a few words thanks to his iPad talker.
Jane said she found the first Clap for Carers particularly emotional as it brought home the reality that she was unlikely to be able to see James for a long time.
"It's so obvious that it's the right thing to do, and I have no hesitation in obeying Seashell's request not to see him," she added.
"There are lots of staff to look after him and the fact there are no visitors allowed means I know he's well protected.
"But it took me a while to realise how emotional I felt about it. It's like I have a James radar. I normally see him once every few weeks and stay for a couple of days.
"If it goes much beyond four weeks, I start feeling antsy and I have an emotional tug to go back. So at the moment, my emotions are coming out sideways.
"We did the first Clap for the NHS and when it came to the Clap for the Carers, I thought we'd do it and take a photo to send to Seashell. But I had this huge lump in my throat and I found I couldn't cheer and whoop like all the people on my street.
"I think that was my first realisation that I couldn't see my son.
"It also comes out in my dreams too.
"This always happens when I haven't been able to see him. I start dreaming about him as a baby and me not being able to see him."
Mother and son are enjoying their Skype chats, even though fun loving James is prone to teasing Jane as much as possible.
"James has a great sense of humour and he always teases me," added Jane, a former lawyer, who has written a book called Standing Up for James and been given an MBE for her work as a writer, speaker and campaigner for disability issues.
"He uses a talker but he'll never press the button to say 'I love you Mum'.
"I might say to him 'do you love Mummy, James?' And he'll give me a wicked smile and press the button for 'raisins', 'chocolate buttons' or 'chips'.
"Then I know he's OK because he's still teasing me. The carers all say he's so much fun.
"I can see he's not a depressed child, he's still teasing me and giggling so I know he's alright."
(Image: Sunday Mercury)
James's older brother Tom, 23, was locked down in London while his sister Elizabeth, 17, is at home with her parents, trying to study for her A Levels remotely.
"My relationship with James is different to the feelings I have for my other children," Jane added.
"My daughter is working hard at home and I know my older son is happy in London. When I see him (not in lockdown) we'll have a hug and that's it. But with James, we cuddle a lot.
"He's ecstatic when he sees me. I kiss and tease him and he teases me. We play, we're very close. It's a different relationship.
"He adores me and I adore him, more like the relationship you have with a much younger child.
"I miss him the way you miss a small child that's been in a creche or staying with a friend for a couple of hours.
"It's difficult to tell how he's coping. I know he's missing me. He seems bemused when I Skype him.
"I work hard to stay upbeat. Early on, I nearly broke down and I realised I needed to deal with that before I speak to him.
"I tend to call him in the mornings now, I seem to be able to deal with it better then.
"At first when the death tolls were going up every day, I was scared that James could get Covid, be in hospital and I'd not be able to see him.
"I was trying to decide whether I would break the law and go and see him if he got ill, even if it meant risking catching it myself.
"But then I had a message to say that I would be admitted to visit him in PPE should he contract coronavirus so that was a relief.
"I'm so aware of what it must be like for families with disabled children who are now at home full time without any help.
"It must be a massive strain. I'm so glad James is at Seashell."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Going loco: How £36,000 transformed the village on the edge of the moors

A monument to the region 's industrial heritage will be lost when the erecting shop at Horwich Locomotive Works is pulled down .
For decades , the distinctive building was the place where engineers would put the final touches to engines that were taken around the world .
But , after a controversial planning decision by Bolton Council at the end of 2019 , the building is set to be demolished and replaced with a link road to connect the centre of Horwich with the huge new Rivington Chase housing development .
The 1,700-home estate will cost £262m , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here , MyBolton reporter Seamus McDonnell looks at how the company that once occupied the site was at the heart of the the nation 's industrial story - and shaped an entire town .
Standing beside Rivington Pike and looking down over Horwich , it 's hard to imagine that this sleepy town , on the edge of the West Pennine Moors , was once a haven of cutting-edge industry .
But , like so many places across the North West , Horwich is rich in historical significance , especially when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind British industry - the locomotive .
For nearly 100 years , the people of the town put themselves to work producing trains which were rolled out across the country .
At its peak , Horwich Locomotive Works - more commonly known as the Loco Works - employed 5,000 people .
It contributed to a boom in the town 's population , with thousands flocking to the area with their families .
What was once a tiny village became one of the key cogs in the machine that was pushing Britain forward .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ depots and sheds that became central to the lives of local people .
In 1881 the population of Horwich was just 3,500 but by 1891 it was over 13,000 and by 1901 it had reached 15,000 .
In the first 18 months that the works operated , 1,000 homes were built in the area .
Stuart Whittle is the chairman of the Horwich Heritage Association and has worked for years to keep the history of the area alive .
He explained the importance of the Loco Works in bringing the town forward into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this Lancashire village into one of the six leading railway towns of Great Britain , making a major contribution to our industrial development and having an impact across the world '' , Stuart said .
`` It changed forever the lives of the original villagers and the thousands of newcomers who came from all over the country to work here . ''
The Loco Works was built in 1886 by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway company on a huge empty site .
However , it was not their first choice and , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different .
`` But for a twist of fate , Horwich might never have been chosen as the site for the new railway works and the village might have slumbered on relatively untouched by the industrial age or been developed in a completely different way , '' Stuart added .
`` It wasn ’ t even on the shortlist of sites that the board were considering in 1884 until an estate in Horwich was spotted by Elias Dorning , a surveyor working with the board ’ s main advisers .
`` The estate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mitre Hotel in Manchester so time was of the essence .
The directors liked what they saw and the whole estate of 736 acres , including the works site , was purchased for just £36,000 . ''
That £36,000 would have been worth just less than £3m in today 's money .
Production at the Loco started quickly and , by 1907 , workers in Horwich had built their 1,000th engine .
But , when the First World War began in 1914 , the focus of the site shifted - like so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The works produced everything from armaments to tanks and shells , with many of the roles taken on for the first time by women .
In the post-war years the site became part of British Railways and diesel and electric trains gradually replaced steam .
The last steam locomotive was built at Horwich in 1957 and the last one was repaired in 1964 .
The works went on for another 20 years producing diesel and electric units , carriages and wagons until its closure at the end of 1983 .
Over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ produced 1,830 steam trains and repaired as many as 50,000 others which were sent into operation not just in Britain but around the world .
These days the Loco Works are nearly entirely gone , the old structures have been used to house a large industrial estate and some of the site is set to become housing .
But , the history of the town is an important reminder of how industry changed the face of Britain .
Stuart added : `` The story of those 97 eventful years of railway history is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and its fortunes dominated the lives of the people of Horwich .
`` It provided not only their employment but their social , recreational and educational needs through the Railway Mechanics Institute , the famous RMI – whose legacy still lives on in the town today .
`` Many families can trace several generations of their relatives who were employed on the works .
The town we know today is still based on the new town created by the arrival of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Co. over a century ago . ''

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A monument to the region's industrial heritage will be lost when the erecting shop at Horwich Locomotive Works is pulled down.
For decades, the distinctive building was the place where engineers would put the final touches to engines that were taken around the world.
But, after a controversial planning decision by Bolton Council at the end of 2019, the building is set to be demolished and replaced with a link road to connect the centre of Horwich with the huge new Rivington Chase housing development.
The 1,700-home estate will cost £262m, with construction planned to begin in 2021.
Here, MyBolton reporter Seamus McDonnell looks at how the company that once occupied the site was at the heart of the the nation's industrial story - and shaped an entire town.
Standing beside Rivington Pike and looking down over Horwich, it's hard to imagine that this sleepy town, on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, was once a haven of cutting-edge industry.
But, like so many places across the North West, Horwich is rich in historical significance, especially when it comes to one of the key driving forces behind British industry - the locomotive.
For nearly 100 years, the people of the town put themselves to work producing trains which were rolled out across the country.
At its peak, Horwich Locomotive Works - more commonly known as the Loco Works - employed 5,000 people. It contributed to a boom in the town's population, with thousands flocking to the area with their families.
What was once a tiny village became one of the key cogs in the machine that was pushing Britain forward. Fields and woodland gave way to enormous depots and sheds that became central to the lives of local people.
In 1881 the population of Horwich was just 3,500 but by 1891 it was over 13,000 and by 1901 it had reached 15,000. In the first 18 months that the works operated, 1,000 homes were built in the area.
Stuart Whittle is the chairman of the Horwich Heritage Association and has worked for years to keep the history of the area alive.
He explained the importance of the Loco Works in bringing the town forward into the 21st Century.
"It transformed this Lancashire village into one of the six leading railway towns of Great Britain, making a major contribution to our industrial development and having an impact across the world", Stuart said.
"It changed forever the lives of the original villagers and the thousands of newcomers who came from all over the country to work here."
(Image: Horwich Heritage)
The Loco Works was built in 1886 by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway company on a huge empty site.
However, it was not their first choice and, in fact, things could have been much different.
"But for a twist of fate, Horwich might never have been chosen as the site for the new railway works and the village might have slumbered on relatively untouched by the industrial age or been developed in a completely different way," Stuart added.
"It wasn’t even on the shortlist of sites that the board were considering in 1884 until an estate in Horwich was spotted by Elias Dorning, a surveyor working with the board’s main advisers.
"The estate was due to be auctioned at the Mitre Hotel in Manchester so time was of the essence. The directors liked what they saw and the whole estate of 736 acres, including the works site, was purchased for just £36,000."
That £36,000 would have been worth just less than £3m in today's money.
Production at the Loco started quickly and, by 1907, workers in Horwich had built their 1,000th engine.
(Image: Horwich Heritage)
But, when the First World War began in 1914, the focus of the site shifted - like so many others - to aiding the war effort.
The works produced everything from armaments to tanks and shells, with many of the roles taken on for the first time by women.
In the post-war years the site became part of British Railways and diesel and electric trains gradually replaced steam. The last steam locomotive was built at Horwich in 1957 and the last one was repaired in 1964.
The works went on for another 20 years producing diesel and electric units, carriages and wagons until its closure at the end of 1983.
Over the course of its history, Horwich Works produced 1,830 steam trains and repaired as many as 50,000 others which were sent into operation not just in Britain but around the world.
These days the Loco Works are nearly entirely gone, the old structures have been used to house a large industrial estate and some of the site is set to become housing.
But, the history of the town is an important reminder of how industry changed the face of Britain.
Stuart added: "The story of those 97 eventful years of railway history is one of a time when the works and its fortunes dominated the lives of the people of Horwich.
"It provided not only their employment but their social, recreational and educational needs through the Railway Mechanics Institute, the famous RMI – whose legacy still lives on in the town today.
"Many families can trace several generations of their relatives who were employed on the works. The town we know today is still based on the new town created by the arrival of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Co. over a century ago."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Woman fighting for her life after falling from a window

A woman is fighting for her life after falling from a window .
Police were called to Bridge Street in @ @ @ @ @ In a statement , officers said the woman sustained life threatening injuries .
GMP said @ @ @ @ @ ' .
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, the force said : `` At 1755 hours police @ @ @ @ @ on Bridge Street in Heywood .
`` Upon attending , police and the North West @ @ @ @ @ female had fallen from a window .
`` The female has been taken to hospital @ @ @ @ @ for life threatening injuries .
`` There are no suspicious circumstances . ''
The incident @ @ @ @ @ off Bridge Street , a main route connecting Heywood to Bury and Rochdale .
Police @ @ @ @ @ evening .

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A woman is fighting for her life after falling from a window.
Police were called to Bridge Street in Heywood just before 6pm.
In a statement, officers said the woman sustained life threatening injuries.
GMP said there are 'no suspicious circumstances'.
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In a statement released to the M.E.N., the force said: "At 1755 hours police were called to an address on Bridge Street in Heywood.
"Upon attending, police and the North West Ambulance Service discovered that a female had fallen from a window.
"The female has been taken to hospital where she is being treated for life threatening injuries.
"There are no suspicious circumstances."
The incident occurred at a property just off Bridge Street, a main route connecting Heywood to Bury and Rochdale.
Police remained at the scene this evening.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Cyclist taken to hospital after crash on Trinity Way

A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a collision in Manchester city centre .
The man was injured following @ @ @ @ @ i30 on Trinity Way this evening .
Police were called at 6.50pm to the collision @ @ @ @ @ car stopped at the scene and assisted police .
Sign up to the free MEN @ @ @ @ @ updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You @ @ @ @ @ by following the instructions here No arrests have been made , a GMP spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ Police received a report of a road traffic collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The road was closed by traffic officers while the victim 's injuries were @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester said Trinity Way was closed anti-clockwise between Irwell Street and Water Street .
@ @ @ @ @ re-opened .

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A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a collision in Manchester city centre.
The man was injured following the incident involving a Hyundai i30 on Trinity Way this evening.
Police were called at 6.50pm to the collision.
The driver of the car stopped at the scene and assisted police.
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No arrests have been made, a GMP spokesman said.
They said: "Police received a report of a road traffic collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist at 6.50pm on Trinity Way.
"The road was closed by traffic officers while the victim's injuries were assessed."
Transport for Greater Manchester said Trinity Way was closed anti-clockwise between Irwell Street and Water Street.
The road has now been re-opened.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Helen Flanagan stopped editing her pictures to be a good example to her daughter

Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan says she 's stopped altering her photos to set a good example to her four-year-old daughter Matilda .
A fresh-faced Helen shared a video clip of herself enjoying a pamper night with her eldest daughter , who turns five later this month .
The soap star , who plays Rosie Webster in Corrie , says she 's ditched the Instagram filters to show Matilda that 'beauty is skin deep . '
The adorable video shows the Coronation Street favourite , wearing no makeup , lying down next to Matilda as they enjoyed quality time together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an edit a few weeks ago .
`` I want to be a good example to Matilda and to teach her to love her natural beauty and be comfortable and confident in her own skin , beauty is skin deep and to have a beautiful heart . ''
Helen , 29 , was praised for her decision .
`` Such a powerful message to give to young girls .
Well done ... not that you need filters you ’ re gorgeous , '' said one follower .
`` Awww I think that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beautiful with out the edits but I do believe that it 's important too teach children this , '' said another .
And another told her : `` You 're already an amazing mum but what a good example to put into place .
`` I shall be doing the same with my little one . ''
Helen , who is engaged to Preston North End footballer Scott Sinclair , welcomed their youngest daughter Delilah on June 22 2018 .
Last year she clapped back after being accused of 'moaning ' about her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She posted the row on her Instagram stories for others to see .
`` Direct messages like this , '' she said .
`` I have friends very close to me who have struggled to conceive . ''
Helen was told : `` Stop ranting about your kids !
Buckle up and get on with it .
`` There are some people who are unable to conceive then you have people like yourself moaning .
`` It 's part of the process .
Get on with it and stop ranting which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from Bury , replied : `` Actually I am honest on my Instagram so other mums can identify with me and feel less on their own .
`` I am supportive of other women . ''

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Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan says she's stopped altering her photos to set a good example to her four-year-old daughter Matilda.
A fresh-faced Helen shared a video clip of herself enjoying a pamper night with her eldest daughter, who turns five later this month.
The soap star, who plays Rosie Webster in Corrie, says she's ditched the Instagram filters to show Matilda that 'beauty is skin deep.'
The adorable video shows the Coronation Street favourite, wearing no makeup, lying down next to Matilda as they enjoyed quality time together.
(Image: Helen Flanagan Instagram)
"Girly pamper night and film," Helen captioned the video.
"I stopped giving my pictures an edit a few weeks ago.
"I want to be a good example to Matilda and to teach her to love her natural beauty and be comfortable and confident in her own skin, beauty is skin deep and to have a beautiful heart."
Helen, 29, was praised for her decision.
"Such a powerful message to give to young girls. Well done...not that you need filters you’re gorgeous," said one follower.
"Awww I think that is such a fabulous idea. You are beautiful with out the edits but I do believe that it's important too teach children this," said another.
And another told her: "You're already an amazing mum but what a good example to put into place.
(Image: Helen Flanagan Instagram)
"I shall be doing the same with my little one."
Helen, who is engaged to Preston North End footballer Scott Sinclair, welcomed their youngest daughter Delilah on June 22 2018.
Last year she clapped back after being accused of 'moaning' about her children by a follower on social media.
She posted the row on her Instagram stories for others to see.
(Image: Helen Flanagan Instagram)
"Direct messages like this," she said.
"I have friends very close to me who have struggled to conceive."
Helen was told: "Stop ranting about your kids! Buckle up and get on with it.
"There are some people who are unable to conceive then you have people like yourself moaning.
"It's part of the process. Get on with it and stop ranting which is what you're doing."
Helen, from Bury, replied: "Actually I am honest on my Instagram so other mums can identify with me and feel less on their own.
"I am supportive of other women."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Ajax confirm Manchester United transfer interest in Donny van de Beek

Ajax CEO and former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has confirmed United are among the teams interested in signing Donny van de Beek .
It was reported by Dutch national De Telegraaf on Saturday that United were considering hijacking Van de Beek 's prospective move to Real Madrid , the Spanish giants who were widely expected to snare the 23-year-old midfielder this summer .
Van de Beek rose to prominence last year as he played a key role in Ajax 's run to the Champions League semi-finals .
Madrid were the front-runners to sign Van de Beek but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has put that move in doubt .
Madrid 's players agreed to take pay cuts ranging from 10 to 20 per cent at the beginning of April and also spent over £200million on transfers last summer as Zinedine Zidane performed a squad overhaul after a disappointing 2018-19 campaign .
The MEN reported in January that Van de Beek was among the players being scouted by United ahead of the summer window .
United could look to take advantage of the financial predicaments of both clubs , with Madrid potentially not able to finance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of financial security of their own following the curtailment of the Eredivisie campaign .
Ajax have already agreed to sell one of their star players this summer , with the Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech due to join Chelsea .
Speaking to Dutch outlet NOS , Van der Sar said : `` It ’ s clear that clubs like Real Madrid and United are showing interest in Donny van de Beek . ''
Van der Sar took on the role of Ajax CEO in November 2016 and signed a new four-year deal with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he could become United 's inaugural sporting director .

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Ajax CEO and former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has confirmed United are among the teams interested in signing Donny van de Beek.
It was reported by Dutch national De Telegraaf on Saturday that United were considering hijacking Van de Beek's prospective move to Real Madrid, the Spanish giants who were widely expected to snare the 23-year-old midfielder this summer.
Van de Beek rose to prominence last year as he played a key role in Ajax's run to the Champions League semi-finals.
Madrid were the front-runners to sign Van de Beek but the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic has put that move in doubt. Madrid's players agreed to take pay cuts ranging from 10 to 20 per cent at the beginning of April and also spent over £200million on transfers last summer as Zinedine Zidane performed a squad overhaul after a disappointing 2018-19 campaign.
The MEN reported in January that Van de Beek was among the players being scouted by United ahead of the summer window.
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United could look to take advantage of the financial predicaments of both clubs, with Madrid potentially not able to finance a deal and Ajax also in need of financial security of their own following the curtailment of the Eredivisie campaign. Ajax have already agreed to sell one of their star players this summer, with the Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech due to join Chelsea.
Speaking to Dutch outlet NOS, Van der Sar said: "It’s clear that clubs like Real Madrid and United are showing interest in Donny van de Beek."
Van der Sar took on the role of Ajax CEO in November 2016 and signed a new four-year deal with the Dutch club last year, quietening speculation that he could become United's inaugural sporting director.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Mayors' charity DJ sets postponed in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests

A charity DJ competition between the mayors of Greater Manchester and Merseyside has been postponed in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter protests .
The Battle of the Cities event , featuring Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram was due to be held tonight on the United We Stream website .
But organisers said the event had been postponed until next weekend because now 'does not feel like the right time to be celebrating ' .
The mayors will select some of their favourite music from Manchester and Liverpool acts , and the event will raise funds for those affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people attended protests across the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd in the United States .
A third day of demonstrations has taken place across Manchester city centre today .
A statement posted by United We Stream read : `` We have taken the decision to postpone tonight 's show because this weekend does not feel like the right time to be celebrating .
`` Instead , we are following the lead of the music industry and making sure that nothing detracts from the message people need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We hope you will join us for the Battle of the Cities on Saturday 13th June . ''
People will be able to view the mayors ' DJ sets on the United We Stream website and social media accounts .
They will be able to vote for their favourite city , and are encouraged to make a donation .
Throughout the lockdown , United We Stream events have raised about £400,000 .
The money will go towards the region 's restaurants , bars , music venues and other cultural establishments that have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million people from around the world , as well as closer to home , have tuned in to streams featuring an all-day Hacienda house party and other DJ sets , as well as cookery demonstrations by chefs Gary Usher and Simon Wood .

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A charity DJ competition between the mayors of Greater Manchester and Merseyside has been postponed in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter protests.
The Battle of the Cities event, featuring Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram was due to be held tonight on the United We Stream website.
But organisers said the event had been postponed until next weekend because now 'does not feel like the right time to be celebrating'.
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The mayors will select some of their favourite music from Manchester and Liverpool acts, and the event will raise funds for those affected by the coronavirus.
It comes as thousands of people attended protests across the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd in the United States.
(Image: United We Stream)
A third day of demonstrations has taken place across Manchester city centre today.
A statement posted by United We Stream read: "We have taken the decision to postpone tonight's show because this weekend does not feel like the right time to be celebrating.
"Instead, we are following the lead of the music industry and making sure that nothing detracts from the message people need to hear: Black Lives Matter.
"We hope you will join us for the Battle of the Cities on Saturday 13th June."
People will be able to view the mayors' DJ sets on the United We Stream website and social media accounts.
They will be able to vote for their favourite city, and are encouraged to make a donation.
Throughout the lockdown, United We Stream events have raised about £400,000.
The money will go towards the region's restaurants, bars, music venues and other cultural establishments that have been hit by pandemic.
More than four million people from around the world, as well as closer to home, have tuned in to streams featuring an all-day Hacienda house party and other DJ sets, as well as cookery demonstrations by chefs Gary Usher and Simon Wood.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Thousands take to the streets for third day of Black Lives Matter protests

Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets of Manchester for the third day in a weekend of demonstrations in response to the death of George Floyd in America .
People knelt on one knee in St Peter 's Square in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement , with similar protests being held across the country .
Those attending also held an eight minute silence , chanted Mr Floyd 's name and other slogans to make their voice heard , as well as holding placards .
There was also a march across the city , and speeches .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attended the demonstration , with many wearing face coverings and masks as the coronavirus pandemic continues .
Rocky Ming , from Moss Side , said he felt he had to attend today 's event as he missed Saturday 's event , and spoke of his pride at the turnout .
He said : `` There 's been a lot of crying , I 'm tired of giving racists my tears , I 'm angry now .
`` There needs to be a change . ''
James said he comes from a mixed family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only black woman at the university she attended in Scotland .
He said : `` I 'm sick of being told to ignore racists , or to just put up with it .
`` I 'm sick of it , enough is enough . ''
A man who asked not to be named said he moved to the UK from Jamaica in the 1960s .
He said : `` When everybody was kneeling , it was really powerful .
`` Last time I saw something like this was when Mandela was released .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his daughter Florry and son Jonah .
He said he has been educating his children about society and the Black Lives Matter movement .
`` I felt it was important to bring them and educate them so they can be part of the solution in the next generation , '' he said .
The weekend 's protests were held after health secretary Matt Hancock had urged people not to attend demonstrations .
Mr Hancock said it is 'undoubtedly a risk ' that there will be an increase in Covid-19 cases following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the activists ’ arguments , he asked people not to gather in groups of more than six .

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Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets of Manchester for the third day in a weekend of demonstrations in response to the death of George Floyd in America.
People knelt on one knee in St Peter's Square in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, with similar protests being held across the country.
Those attending also held an eight minute silence, chanted Mr Floyd's name and other slogans to make their voice heard, as well as holding placards.
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There was also a march across the city, and speeches.
The M.E.N. spoke with several people who attended the demonstration, with many wearing face coverings and masks as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Rocky Ming, from Moss Side, said he felt he had to attend today's event as he missed Saturday's event, and spoke of his pride at the turnout.
He said: "There's been a lot of crying, I'm tired of giving racists my tears, I'm angry now.
"There needs to be a change."
James said he comes from a mixed family, and that his mother was the only black woman at the university she attended in Scotland.
He said: "I'm sick of being told to ignore racists, or to just put up with it.
"I'm sick of it, enough is enough."
A man who asked not to be named said he moved to the UK from Jamaica in the 1960s.
He said: "When everybody was kneeling, it was really powerful.
"Last time I saw something like this was when Mandela was released."
Another man, Kieran. attended with his daughter Florry and son Jonah.
He said he has been educating his children about society and the Black Lives Matter movement.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"I felt it was important to bring them and educate them so they can be part of the solution in the next generation," he said.
The weekend's protests were held after health secretary Matt Hancock had urged people not to attend demonstrations.
Mr Hancock said it is 'undoubtedly a risk' that there will be an increase in Covid-19 cases following the protests.
He said while he supported the activists’ arguments, he asked people not to gather in groups of more than six.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Man City evening headlines as RB Leipzig issue Angelino transfer update

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday , June 7 .
Ilkay Gundogan has said City dropped far too many points as the club looks set to surrender their Premier League crown to Liverpool .
With Pep Guardiola ’ s side claiming a record 100 points in 2018 and 98 last year as they won back-to-back titles , the maximum they can achieve this campaign is 87 having drawn three and lost seven this season .
Meanwhile , title rivals Liverpool currently sit 25 points clear at the top of the league having dropped just five points all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the championship race this season in the Premier League .
We could n't show an effect like the last two seasons [ when ] we are champions.
” Gundogan told '' Whether we play good football or play good matches , there are points we have simply lost .
Liverpool came to this level without losing much points , so we lost a lot of points , so the difference increased.
” Angelino is expected to return to City once his loan at RB Leipzig expires at the end of the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bundesliga high-fliers since his temporary switch in January , featuring 12 times in all competitions , scoring once .
Leipzig have the option to make the deal permanent for £25million but manager Julien Nagelsmann says the fee is likely to be beyond their capabilities .
“ I believe we probably won ’ t purchase [ Patrik ] Schick and Angelino .
We can not waste resources , even if we do qualify for the Champions League.
” he told “ We have a rigorous plan and a budget that has to be respected.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in line for a lucrative contract offer from Qatari side Al-Duhail , according to reports .
This summer , City legend Silva will call time on a sensational ten years at the Etihad that has seen him help the club to four Premier League titles .
the 34-year-old is set to be offered a huge deal to sign for the table-toppers when his contract at City is up .
Silva is also reportedly being chased by clubs in the USA and his homeland of Spain .

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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday, June 7.
City midfielder rues dropped points
Ilkay Gundogan has said City dropped far too many points as the club looks set to surrender their Premier League crown to Liverpool.
With Pep Guardiola’s side claiming a record 100 points in 2018 and 98 last year as they won back-to-back titles, the maximum they can achieve this campaign is 87 having drawn three and lost seven this season.
Meanwhile, title rivals Liverpool currently sit 25 points clear at the top of the league having dropped just five points all season.
“We were left behind in the championship race this season in the Premier League. We couldn't show an effect like the last two seasons [when] we are champions.” Gundogan told Fanatik.
"Whether we play good football or play good matches, there are points we have simply lost. Liverpool came to this level without losing much points, so we lost a lot of points, so the difference increased.”
Defender set for City return
Angelino is expected to return to City once his loan at RB Leipzig expires at the end of the season.
The left-back has impressed for the Bundesliga high-fliers since his temporary switch in January, featuring 12 times in all competitions, scoring once.
Leipzig have the option to make the deal permanent for £25million but manager Julien Nagelsmann says the fee is likely to be beyond their capabilities.
“I believe we probably won’t purchase [Patrik] Schick and Angelino. We cannot waste resources, even if we do qualify for the Champions League.” he told Bild.
“We have a rigorous plan and a budget that has to be respected.”
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Silva in line for big Qatar move - report
Departing City midfielder David Silva is in line for a lucrative contract offer from Qatari side Al-Duhail, according to reports.
This summer, City legend Silva will call time on a sensational ten years at the Etihad that has seen him help the club to four Premier League titles.
The Mirror claim the 34-year-old is set to be offered a huge deal to sign for the table-toppers when his contract at City is up.
Silva is also reportedly being chased by clubs in the USA and his homeland of Spain.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-07--Man United evening headlines as Grealish's agent drops hint over future

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday , June 7 .
Ander Herrera has lifted the lid on life at Old Trafford , heaping praise on former United boss Jose Mourinho .
During an interview with Spanish publication , the midfielder , who left the club for Paris Saint Germain last season , said he had no issues with Mourinho - but he hinted the manager did have issues with those who weren ’ t ‘ honest ’ .
`` I ’ ve only got words of thanks for him , ” Herrera said .
“ The first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the fans chose me as the best player of the season .
“ He ’ s got personality , yes , but if you ’ re up front with him , work hard , don ’ t hide and don ’ t try and mess him about , you won ’ t have any problem .
He ’ s a beast with people who aren ’ t honest.
” Wayne Rooney has come out in defence of Roy Keane over the controversial interview that ended the former captain ’ s United career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Middlesbrough in 2005 , Keane slammed many of his teammates while speaking on the club ’ s in-house TV channel .
Despite the interview never airing , manager Sir Alex Ferguson believed Keane had overstepped the mark and the club legend was shown the door .
However , in his , Rooney said nothing Keane said was incorrect .
`` I was at United when he gave his infamous MUTV interview but I disagree with how it ’ s portrayed , ” he said .
“ Roy was supposedly too critical of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video and there ’ s nothing wrong with it at all .
`` He said that players can ’ t pass the ball ten yards and they ’ re playing for Manchester United and it ’ s not good enough .
Well , he ’ s right . ''
Jack Grealish ’ s agent has responded to transfer rumours surrounding his client with a cryptic response .
The Aston Villa midfielder is a target for Manchester United this summer , after impressing during a difficult season for Dean Smith ’ s side .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine games to play , Grealish ’ s departure seems inevitable , but agent Jonathan Barnett refused to be drawn on speculation regarding the player ’ s future .
Speaking to Sport Witness , Barnett said : “ I think Jack has a wonderful future .
I think he ’ s the most fantastic player .
“ He has a great future .
It ’ s all ahead of him .
He ’ s got everything to become a really big star .
”

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, June 7.
Former United favourite hints at dressing room dishonesty
Ander Herrera has lifted the lid on life at Old Trafford, heaping praise on former United boss Jose Mourinho.
During an interview with Spanish publication AS , the midfielder, who left the club for Paris Saint Germain last season, said he had no issues with Mourinho - but he hinted the manager did have issues with those who weren’t ‘honest’.
"I’ve only got words of thanks for him,” Herrera said. “The first season was fantastic, winning three titles and the fans chose me as the best player of the season.
“He’s got personality, yes, but if you’re up front with him, work hard, don’t hide and don’t try and mess him about, you won’t have any problem. He’s a beast with people who aren’t honest.”
Rooney backs Keane over infamous MUTV interview
Wayne Rooney has come out in defence of Roy Keane over the controversial interview that ended the former captain’s United career.
Following a humiliating 4-1 trashing by Middlesbrough in 2005, Keane slammed many of his teammates while speaking on the club’s in-house TV channel.
Despite the interview never airing, manager Sir Alex Ferguson believed Keane had overstepped the mark and the club legend was shown the door.
However, in his Sunday Times column , Rooney said nothing Keane said was incorrect.
"I was at United when he gave his infamous MUTV interview but I disagree with how it’s portrayed,” he said. “Roy was supposedly too critical of his team-mates but I’ve watched the video and there’s nothing wrong with it at all.
"He said that players can’t pass the ball ten yards and they’re playing for Manchester United and it’s not good enough. Well, he’s right."
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Agent breaks silence on Grealish future
Jack Grealish’s agent has responded to transfer rumours surrounding his client with a cryptic response.
The Aston Villa midfielder is a target for Manchester United this summer, after impressing during a difficult season for Dean Smith’s side.
With Villa in the relegation zone with nine games to play, Grealish’s departure seems inevitable, but agent Jonathan Barnett refused to be drawn on speculation regarding the player’s future.
Speaking to Sport Witness, Barnett said: “I think Jack has a wonderful future. I think he’s the most fantastic player.
“He has a great future. It’s all ahead of him. He’s got everything to become a really big star.”