themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--ADVERTORIAL: Ella Eyre releases a new single and announces Manchester tour date

We may have just had Blue Monday but if your week got off to a dull start then let us brighten it up .
If there 's one thing you can always rely on , it 's Manchester 's top notch music scene .
This week pop star Ella Eyre has announced she will be bringing her UK headline tour to the city in May .
Plus Noel Gallagher 's High Flying Birds announced two shows in Noel 's hometown this Spring .
Tickets are likely to sell out fast , so if you want to guarantee a spot at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hang about .
Keep reading to find out which tickets are set to go on sale this week , along with all the details you 'll need .
The formidable singer-songwriter has released her latest single New Me , as well as dates for her UK headline tour in May and June , 2020 .
Embodying independence and empowerment New Me is about re-gaining self-assurance and self-love which you may have lost during a turbulent relationship .
Speaking about the single Ella said : `` New me is one of my favourite songs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been excited about this one for a while .
`` We ’ ve all made bad decisions at the end of a relationship and New Me is about embodying a whole new mindset and finding the strength and self worth to cut off a toxic situation.
” You can watch the official video for New Me here .
Ella 's string of tour dates will open in Glasgow on May 27 , featuring a Manchester headline show at the O2 Ritz on May 30 .
Tickets to see Ella on tour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 at 9am from Gigs and Tours .
Noel Gallagher 's High Flying Birds have announced a new run of UK live shows in spring 2020 , including two Manchester dates .
Lead by the ex-Oasis songwriter , the rock band who formed in 2011 will also perform at London 's Royal Albert Hall as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concerts .
The tour announcement comes as Noel Gallagher ’ s High Flying Birds prepare to release the new Blue Moon Rising EP , available from 6 March 2020 , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
The group will perform two nights at the O2 Apollo in Manchester on March 24 and 25 .
Tickets for these two shows go on sale on Friday , January 24 at 9.30am from Gigs and Tours .
With floor-stomping hits and sold-out shows , 2019 saw The Snuts cement their place as one of the UK ’ s most exciting new bands .
The band continue their rapid rise in 2020 with their dance anthem ‘ Fatboy Slim ’ and the announcement of their brand-new Mixtape EP , set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their sold-out tour last year and a run of dates with friend Lewis Capaldi , The Snuts have announced a Spring UK and Ireland tour , including a massive show at Manchester 's Academy 3 on April 29 .
Tickets will go on general sale on Friday , January 24 at 10am from Gigs and Tours .
London-based singer-songwriter Lily Moore has kicked off 2020 by dropping a new video for her latest single 'Now I Know ' as well as her biggest headline shows to date .
Last year saw her performing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Freya Ridings and Tom Walker , as well as doing her own UK headline tour in the Autumn and performing at BBC Introducing Live .
2020 is gearing up to be an exciting year of touring for Lily as she embarks on a series of UK dates in May , ending with her biggest London show to date at Shoreditch ’ s Village Underground .
Lily will kick off her tour at Manchester 's Deaf Institute on May 14 before making her way to Glasgow , Bristol , Brighton and London later that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday , January 24 at 9am from Gigs and Tours .
London-based pop futurist Rina Sawayama returns to announce her highly-anticipated debut album alongside dates for The Dynasty Tour .
Sawayama , her debut album , is set to be released on April 17 and is an intimate look into the artist and proof of why she 's pops brightest star .
To promote her new music , Rina has announced an upcoming tour across North America and the UK .
Kicking off on April 24 in Los Angeles , she 'll play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the UK to perform at Manchester 's Gorilla on May 15 .
Tickets go on sale on Friday , January 24 at 9am from Gigs and Tours .
Strange Bones have announced details of a new live show in Manchester later this year .
The band consists of the Bentham brothers with Bobby on vocals and guitar , Jack on guitars , bassist Will and Nathan Sanderson on drums .
They collectively grew up on ' a diet of everything from 70s street punk to jungle ' .
Describing the band Bobby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the hyper-normalisation of modern society , our reliance on self-medication and self-built technological utopias in a world of accelerated modernity.
” Don ’ t miss out on what promises to be a night of intense punk rock at Manchester 's Gorilla on May 7 .
Tickets go on sale on Friday , January 24 at 9am from Gigs and Tours .

We may have just had Blue Monday but if your week got off to a dull start then let us brighten it up.
If there's one thing you can always rely on, it's Manchester's top notch music scene.
This week pop star Ella Eyre has announced she will be bringing her UK headline tour to the city in May.
Plus Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds announced two shows in Noel's hometown this Spring.
Tickets are likely to sell out fast, so if you want to guarantee a spot at one of these gigs then don't hang about.
Keep reading to find out which tickets are set to go on sale this week, along with all the details you'll need.
Ella Eyre, O2 Ritz
May 30, 2020
The formidable singer-songwriter has released her latest single New Me, as well as dates for her UK headline tour in May and June, 2020.
Embodying independence and empowerment New Me is about re-gaining self-assurance and self-love which you may have lost during a turbulent relationship.
Speaking about the single Ella said: "New me is one of my favourite songs I’ve ever written and I’ve been excited about this one for a while.
"We’ve all made bad decisions at the end of a relationship and New Me is about embodying a whole new mindset and finding the strength and self worth to cut off a toxic situation.”
You can watch the official video for New Me here.
Ella's string of tour dates will open in Glasgow on May 27, featuring a Manchester headline show at the O2 Ritz on May 30.
Tickets to see Ella on tour go on sale on Friday, January 24 at 9am from Gigs and Tours.
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, O2 Apollo
March 24 and 25, 2020
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have announced a new run of UK live shows in spring 2020, including two Manchester dates.
Lead by the ex-Oasis songwriter, the rock band who formed in 2011 will also perform at London's Royal Albert Hall as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concerts.
The tour announcement comes as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds prepare to release the new Blue Moon Rising EP, available from 6 March 2020, which features the recent single ‘Wandering Star’.
The group will perform two nights at the O2 Apollo in Manchester on March 24 and 25.
Tickets for these two shows go on sale on Friday, January 24 at 9.30am from Gigs and Tours.
The Snuts, Manchester Academy 3
April 29, 2020
With floor-stomping hits and sold-out shows, 2019 saw The Snuts cement their place as one of the UK’s most exciting new bands.
The band continue their rapid rise in 2020 with their dance anthem ‘Fatboy Slim’ and the announcement of their brand-new Mixtape EP, set to be released on March 13.
Following their sold-out tour last year and a run of dates with friend Lewis Capaldi, The Snuts have announced a Spring UK and Ireland tour, including a massive show at Manchester's Academy 3 on April 29.
Tickets will go on general sale on Friday, January 24 at 10am from Gigs and Tours.
(Image: Eva Pentel)
Lily Moore, Deaf Institute
May 14, 2020
London-based singer-songwriter Lily Moore has kicked off 2020 by dropping a new video for her latest single 'Now I Know' as well as her biggest headline shows to date.
Last year saw her performing with the likes of George Ezra, Freya Ridings and Tom Walker, as well as doing her own UK headline tour in the Autumn and performing at BBC Introducing Live.
2020 is gearing up to be an exciting year of touring for Lily as she embarks on a series of UK dates in May, ending with her biggest London show to date at Shoreditch’s Village Underground.
Lily will kick off her tour at Manchester's Deaf Institute on May 14 before making her way to Glasgow, Bristol, Brighton and London later that month.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 24 at 9am from Gigs and Tours.
Rina Sawayama, Gorilla
May 15, 2020
London-based pop futurist Rina Sawayama returns to announce her highly-anticipated debut album alongside dates for The Dynasty Tour.
Sawayama, her debut album, is set to be released on April 17 and is an intimate look into the artist and proof of why she's pops brightest star.
To promote her new music, Rina has announced an upcoming tour across North America and the UK.
Kicking off on April 24 in Los Angeles, she'll play eleven shows across North America before heading to the UK to perform at Manchester's Gorilla on May 15.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 24 at 9am from Gigs and Tours.
Strange Bones, Gorilla
May 7, 2020
Strange Bones have announced details of a new live show in Manchester later this year.
The band consists of the Bentham brothers with Bobby on vocals and guitar, Jack on guitars, bassist Will and Nathan Sanderson on drums.
They collectively grew up on 'a diet of everything from 70s street punk to jungle'.
Describing the band Bobby said: "We are a commentary on the hyper-normalisation of modern society, our reliance on self-medication and self-built technological utopias in a world of accelerated modernity.”
Don’t miss out on what promises to be a night of intense punk rock at Manchester's Gorilla on May 7.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 24 at 9am from Gigs and Tours.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--This stunning Lake District hotel wants to pay a couple to review their Valentine's package

A luxurious four-star hotel in a gorgeous Lake District location wants to pay a couple to come and experience its Valentine 's package .
The Daffodil Hotel in the picturesque village of Grasmere is offering a loved-up pair the mini-break plus payment in return for their feedback on the resort .
The lucky couple will be paid to stay overnight in one of the hotel 's luxury rooms , with full use of the spa facilities included .
They will also be treated to an afternoon tea and a romantic dinner for two on the Lakeside Terrace .
In return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a review of their experience , from the room , the spa offerings and the food .
The romantic break will be spent in one of the hotel 's Lake View rooms , which boast a huge king size bed , a private en suite bathroom complete with luxury Molton Brown toiletries , a flat screen TV and media centre - not forgetting the stunning views over the lake .
The duo are invited to relax and enjoy some pampering together in the on-site luxury spa with the thermal pool , sauna , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and colourful afternoon tea will be served with treats crafted by the resident pastry chefs while the evening meal in the lakeview restaurant will be prepared by an executive chef from the finest locally sourced ingredients .
The hotel itself is housed in a beautiful 19th century building on the shores of Grasmere Lake and offers stunning waterside views alongside the peace and tranquility of the surrounding valley .
Although the break wo n't be on Valentine 's Day , couples are invited to choose any dates Sunday to Thursday , before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head to the online application form and share the most romantic thing your partner has ever done for you .
You 'll need to do so by Wednesday , January 29 when applications close , and the winner will be revealed on Friday , January 31 .
If you are n't the lucky entrant this time , there 's plenty of other beautiful hotels in the Lake District that would be perfect for a romantic Valentine 's break .
See our recommendations for Lake District luxury spa hotels that are perfect for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at these gorgeous places to stay that have phenomenal views from a hot tub .

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A luxurious four-star hotel in a gorgeous Lake District location wants to pay a couple to come and experience its Valentine's package.
The Daffodil Hotel in the picturesque village of Grasmere is offering a loved-up pair the mini-break plus payment in return for their feedback on the resort.
The lucky couple will be paid to stay overnight in one of the hotel's luxury rooms, with full use of the spa facilities included.
They will also be treated to an afternoon tea and a romantic dinner for two on the Lakeside Terrace.
In return the hotel is offering £100 payment for a review of their experience, from the room, the spa offerings and the food.
The romantic break will be spent in one of the hotel's Lake View rooms, which boast a huge king size bed, a private en suite bathroom complete with luxury Molton Brown toiletries, a flat screen TV and media centre - not forgetting the stunning views over the lake.
The duo are invited to relax and enjoy some pampering together in the on-site luxury spa with the thermal pool, sauna, steam room and tepidarium.
A modern and colourful afternoon tea will be served with treats crafted by the resident pastry chefs while the evening meal in the lakeview restaurant will be prepared by an executive chef from the finest locally sourced ingredients.
The hotel itself is housed in a beautiful 19th century building on the shores of Grasmere Lake and offers stunning waterside views alongside the peace and tranquility of the surrounding valley.
Although the break won't be on Valentine's Day, couples are invited to choose any dates Sunday to Thursday, before the 31st March 2020.
To apply, head to the online application form and share the most romantic thing your partner has ever done for you. You'll need to do so by Wednesday, January 29 when applications close, and the winner will be revealed on Friday, January 31.
If you aren't the lucky entrant this time, there's plenty of other beautiful hotels in the Lake District that would be perfect for a romantic Valentine's break.
See our recommendations for Lake District luxury spa hotels that are perfect for an indulgent getaway.
Or take a look at these gorgeous places to stay that have phenomenal views from a hot tub.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--Four people ill in hospital in Scotland over fears of coronavirus spreading

Four Chinese nationals who were holidaying in Scotland are in hospital after they developed flu-like symptoms , prompting fears of coronavirus spreading to the UK , the Mirror reports .
Earlier , it emerged two patients are in isolation after arriving in the UK and becoming ill , the Daily Record reports .
It is believed that they had come from Wuhan , the city with 11 million residents that 's currently in lockdown .
Initial tests have not been able to rule out coronavirus , but doctors are hoping the timing of the flights and the symptoms give them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ merely suffering from common flu .
Professor Juergen Haas , head of infection medicine at Edinburgh University , confirmed that there are four suspected cases in Edinburgh .
He said that all had respiratory symptoms and had been in Wuhan in the last 14 days .
One source told the Record that the city 's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital infection outbreak and control measures are in place around a ward where a patient is being treated in isolation .
The doctors are erring on the side of caution as they have been unable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Hancock has said the NHS is `` ready to respond appropriately '' to any cases of coronavirus that emerge in the UK .
In a Commons statement , he said while `` there is an increased likelihood that cases may arise in this country , we are well prepared and well equipped to deal with them '' .
He said there had been 571 cases of coronavirus and 17 deaths confirmed by the authorities in China .
`` This is a rapidly developing situation and the number of deaths and the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than those that have been confirmed so far , and I expect them to rise further . ''
He said the situation was being `` closely monitored '' and precautionary and proportionate measures have been put in place .
The chief medical officer has revised the risk to the UK population from `` very low '' to `` low '' .
China has suspended all flights in and out of Wuhan and the city 's effectively on lockdown with trains , trams , ferries and buses all halted .
The Record has asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Clyde Health Board for comment on the cases in Scotland .
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Four Chinese nationals who were holidaying in Scotland are in hospital after they developed flu-like symptoms, prompting fears of coronavirus spreading to the UK, the Mirror reports.
Earlier, it emerged two patients are in isolation after arriving in the UK and becoming ill, the Daily Record reports.
It is believed that they had come from Wuhan, the city with 11 million residents that's currently in lockdown.
Initial tests have not been able to rule out coronavirus, but doctors are hoping the timing of the flights and the symptoms give them grounds to be optimistic that they are merely suffering from common flu.
Professor Juergen Haas, head of infection medicine at Edinburgh University, confirmed that there are four suspected cases in Edinburgh.
He said that all had respiratory symptoms and had been in Wuhan in the last 14 days.
One source told the Record that the city's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital infection outbreak and control measures are in place around a ward where a patient is being treated in isolation.
(Image: Getty Images)
Special measures include staff wearing sterile suits and closely monitoring the patient's temperature.
The doctors are erring on the side of caution as they have been unable to rule out coronavirus.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said the NHS is "ready to respond appropriately" to any cases of coronavirus that emerge in the UK.
In a Commons statement, he said while "there is an increased likelihood that cases may arise in this country, we are well prepared and well equipped to deal with them".
(Image: PA)
He said there had been 571 cases of coronavirus and 17 deaths confirmed by the authorities in China.
"This is a rapidly developing situation and the number of deaths and the number of cases is likely to be higher than those that have been confirmed so far, and I expect them to rise further."
He said the situation was being "closely monitored" and precautionary and proportionate measures have been put in place.
(Image: Getty Images)
The chief medical officer has revised the risk to the UK population from "very low" to "low".
China has suspended all flights in and out of Wuhan and the city's effectively on lockdown with trains, trams, ferries and buses all halted.
The Record has asked both the Scottish government and Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board for comment on the cases in Scotland.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--Mum calls on government to make dental care free for all cancer patients

Paying £100 to go to the dentist might not sound like such a big deal .
But when you 've already lost a chunk of income to cancer , and money is tight - paying for dental work can come as a huge burden .
Michele Solak noticed her teeth were crumbling after her first round of chemotherapy .
The mum-of-one from Flixton , Trafford , was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at the age of 53 .
Extensive treatment and medication meant she had to quit her job , leaving her family of three in a difficult place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up for a dentist appointment and was told she 'd have to pay , Michele felt that something needed to change .
Currently , cancer patients receive five years of free prescriptions on the NHS , but this does n't include dental work .
Michele says she has spoken to hundreds of people in a similar position , who had been forced to fork out thousands of pounds for treatment .
`` I had joined a Facebook group for women with triple negative breast cancer when I was diagnosed , '' Michele said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were so many women who were saying ; `` my teeth are crumbling and I ca n't afford to fix them . ''
`` I felt like I had to do something . ''
Earlier this month , Michele set up a petition calling on the government to make dental work free on the NHS for cancer patients .
The petition has already received over 100,000 signatures and will now be debated in parliament , with the backing of her MP Kate Green .
Michele 's own story began in February 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feared the worst after a letter came through the post , telling her to attend an appointment at Wythenshawe Hospital .
Her daughter was only 12-years-old when Michele was told she had breast cancer .
`` I had no inkling I was ever going to get cancer , '' she said .
`` I just always thought it was something that would happen to someone else .
`` I went to that appointment and it was probably the worst day of my life .
My whole life shattered . ''
Michele began chemotherapy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she opted to have a double mastectomy .
Soon after treatment , she noticed her tooth had begun crumbling , and booked an appointment with her dentist .
She had to pay around £100 for treatment .
Michele is now calling on the government to reform the NHS .
She believes dental care should be free for five years for cancer patients , and for as long as required for those who are terminally ill. '' I was just thinking why should I have to pay for this , '' Michele said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancer you do n't plan it - the diagnosis usually comes completely out of the blue .
`` I am the primary income earner in the family and we got into some debt that we are only just getting out of . ''
`` £100 to fix your tooth might not sound like a lot , but when you are already counting the money that is a lot to pay , '' she added .
Michele is still receiving treatment , but doctors have not detected any cancerous cells since January 2017 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ than a month but has already gained the backing in 106,061 people , at time of writing .
You can sign her petition here .
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Paying £100 to go to the dentist might not sound like such a big deal.
But when you've already lost a chunk of income to cancer, and money is tight - paying for dental work can come as a huge burden.
Michele Solak noticed her teeth were crumbling after her first round of chemotherapy.
The mum-of-one from Flixton, Trafford, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at the age of 53.
Extensive treatment and medication meant she had to quit her job, leaving her family of three in a difficult place, financially.
So when she turned up for a dentist appointment and was told she'd have to pay, Michele felt that something needed to change.
Currently, cancer patients receive five years of free prescriptions on the NHS, but this doesn't include dental work.
Michele says she has spoken to hundreds of people in a similar position, who had been forced to fork out thousands of pounds for treatment.
(Image: Michele Solak)
"I had joined a Facebook group for women with triple negative breast cancer when I was diagnosed," Michele said.
"Over two years I noticed there were so many women who were saying; "my teeth are crumbling and I can't afford to fix them."
"I felt like I had to do something."
Earlier this month, Michele set up a petition calling on the government to make dental work free on the NHS for cancer patients.
The petition has already received over 100,000 signatures and will now be debated in parliament, with the backing of her MP Kate Green.
Michele's own story began in February 2016, following a routine mammogram.
She feared the worst after a letter came through the post, telling her to attend an appointment at Wythenshawe Hospital.
Her daughter was only 12-years-old when Michele was told she had breast cancer.
(Image: Michele Solak)
"I had no inkling I was ever going to get cancer," she said.
"I just always thought it was something that would happen to someone else.
"I went to that appointment and it was probably the worst day of my life. My whole life shattered."
Michele began chemotherapy straight away, and in January 2017, she opted to have a double mastectomy.
Soon after treatment, she noticed her tooth had begun crumbling, and booked an appointment with her dentist.
She had to pay around £100 for treatment.
Michele is now calling on the government to reform the NHS.
(Image: Michele Solak)
She believes dental care should be free for five years for cancer patients, and for as long as required for those who are terminally ill.
"I was just thinking why should I have to pay for this," Michele said.
"When you are diagnosed with cancer you don't plan it - the diagnosis usually comes completely out of the blue.
"I am the primary income earner in the family and we got into some debt that we are only just getting out of."
"£100 to fix your tooth might not sound like a lot, but when you are already counting the money that is a lot to pay," she added.
Michele is still receiving treatment, but doctors have not detected any cancerous cells since January 2017.
Her petition has been running for less than a month but has already gained the backing in 106,061 people, at time of writing.
You can sign her petition here.
We have a dedicated Facebook page bringing you all the latest news, events and community news in Trafford.
To keep up to date with all that is happening in the area, and to join in the discussion, follow the page here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--A new Chinese restaurant chain is opening in Bury

A new restaurant is set to open in Bury as a Chinese chain gets the go ahead to move in .
Oodles Chinese is expected to start refurbishing the empty premises in Walmersley Road imminently as plans to use a former graphic design shop as a restaurant have been approved .
The 38-seat restaurant will open after an “ extensive ” refurbishment of the shop which has been empty for around a year .
But planning permission to turn the shop into a hot food takeaway was refused back in July because of concerns over illegal parking in the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay and display car park being developed to the south of the site have been approved .
Chris Grieves , director of PREL Ltd which owns the building , told the planning committee that the company has not been able to find anyone who wants to use the property aside from restaurants .
Under the latest plans , the first floor of the building would remain vacant .
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The plans also include installing a new aluminium framed shopfront , a flue and four condensing units at the rear of the building .
The planning committee voted to approve the application at a town hall meeting on Tuesday evening .

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A new restaurant is set to open in Bury as a Chinese chain gets the go ahead to move in.
Oodles Chinese is expected to start refurbishing the empty premises in Walmersley Road imminently as plans to use a former graphic design shop as a restaurant have been approved.
The 38-seat restaurant will open after an “extensive” refurbishment of the shop which has been empty for around a year.
But planning permission to turn the shop into a hot food takeaway was refused back in July because of concerns over illegal parking in the area.
Since then, plans for a pay and display car park being developed to the south of the site have been approved.
Chris Grieves, director of PREL Ltd which owns the building, told the planning committee that the company has not been able to find anyone who wants to use the property aside from restaurants.
Under the latest plans, the first floor of the building would remain vacant.
MyBury To get all the latest Bury news, events and information, go to our new MyBury section. We also have a dedicated Facebook page, and you can follow us on Twitter. Reporter Helena Vesty covers all things Bury for the Manchester Evening News, you can follow her on Twitter here.
The plans also include installing a new aluminium framed shopfront, a flue and four condensing units at the rear of the building.
The planning committee voted to approve the application at a town hall meeting on Tuesday evening.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--Thousands of pounds has been raised for terminally ill woman's funeral

Suzanne Shipley has just weeks to live and at the age of 34 , could n't afford to pay for the costs of her own funeral .
One of her friends began an online appeal and hundreds of people have generously raised a total of £13,335 in less than a week - far surpassing the original £10,000 target .
Suzanne , from Warrington , Cheshire , found out that she was terminally ill last year and was given two weeks to live before Christmas .
A GoFundMe fundraising page was established by her friend Jo Tocher - which has since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ target being surpassed , Suzanne wrote a message which was shared on the page , which said : `` Dying is so strange .
`` It 's really shown me the true kindness of humanity , but I also think people should n't wait to tell others they care , or for a tragic situation before we show kindness to each other .
`` We should always try to be this way .
`` I sound like I 'm preaching , but I include myself in this , I did n't always tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I was n't always positive and happy all the time . ''
Suzanne was diagnosed with type one diabetes when she was 14 .
She also suffered from neuropathy and retinopathy and underwent a kidney transplant donated by her mum , Rose .
She had her lower leg amputated when she became ill with sepsis three years ago .
Read more of today 's top stories here In October 2019 , she was told her kidneys had failed and due to other health conditions , no other treatment options were available .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ already died from complications from diabetes and her father , Graham , died some years ago .
Her brother , Stephen , went blind from complications from the condition at the age of 19 and died at the age of 31 , reports the Warrington Guardian .
Her friend , Jo Tocher , 41 , wrote on the fundraising page : `` Thank you to everyone who has donated so far , you have made a massive difference to Suzanne 's feelings at such a difficult time .
`` Looking after her Mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forefront of her mind and each and every donation made eases the worries she has for her family . ''
Jo said that despite Suzanne 's situation she 's still `` trying to help others .
She 's still answering messages and talking to people .
She 's amazing . ''
Any extra money will be used for Suzanne 's mum Rose and sister Laura to have some time away to recuperate .
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Suzanne Shipley has just weeks to live and at the age of 34, couldn't afford to pay for the costs of her own funeral.
One of her friends began an online appeal and hundreds of people have generously raised a total of £13,335 in less than a week - far surpassing the original £10,000 target.
Suzanne, from Warrington, Cheshire, found out that she was terminally ill last year and was given two weeks to live before Christmas.
A GoFundMe fundraising page was established by her friend Jo Tocher - which has since been overwhelmed with donations.
(Image: Shipley family/GoFundMe)
Following the target being surpassed, Suzanne wrote a message which was shared on the page, which said: "Dying is so strange.
"It's really shown me the true kindness of humanity, but I also think people shouldn't wait to tell others they care, or for a tragic situation before we show kindness to each other.
"We should always try to be this way.
"I sound like I'm preaching, but I include myself in this, I didn't always tell the people I loved that I cared and I wasn't always positive and happy all the time."
Suzanne was diagnosed with type one diabetes when she was 14.
She also suffered from neuropathy and retinopathy and underwent a kidney transplant donated by her mum, Rose.
She had her lower leg amputated when she became ill with sepsis three years ago.
In October 2019, she was told her kidneys had failed and due to other health conditions, no other treatment options were available.
Suzanne's sister, Claire, has already died from complications from diabetes and her father, Graham, died some years ago.
(Image: Shipley family/GoFundMe)
Her brother, Stephen, went blind from complications from the condition at the age of 19 and died at the age of 31, reports the Warrington Guardian.
Her friend, Jo Tocher, 41, wrote on the fundraising page: "Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, you have made a massive difference to Suzanne's feelings at such a difficult time.
"Looking after her Mum Rose and sister Laura is at the forefront of her mind and each and every donation made eases the worries she has for her family."
Jo said that despite Suzanne's situation she's still "trying to help others. She's still answering messages and talking to people. She's amazing."
Any extra money will be used for Suzanne's mum Rose and sister Laura to have some time away to recuperate.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--Manchester United urged to stand by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Former Manchester United player Phil Neville believes the club and supporters must stick with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , despite their recent form .
The Norwegian has been subject to heavy criticism this season , which only got louder after the 2-0 defeat to Burnley at Old Trafford on Wednesday night .
Although the majority of supporters blame Ed Woodward and the Glazers for United 's issues , there has been flak for Solskjaer — with United taking 34 points from 24 league games this season and suffering eight defeats .
“ It ’ s a massive concern , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Match of the Day about the club 's form , before issuing a staunch defence of Solskjaer .
“ I think they ’ ve got to stick with him [ Solskjaer ] .
“ The squad to me looks light , it looks inexperienced , it looks weighed down by the expectation . ''
Neville then pinpointed how many additions United need to make in the remainder of the January transfer window , while telling supporters they need to `` accept '' that the club is in transition .
“ I think they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have any success this season , '' he added .
“ There ’ s bits I see from them that I think , ‘ They ’ re heading in the right direction ’ .
The youth side , the energy around the place .
“ It ’ s just that lack of quality .
United are where they are at this moment in time and people have got to accept it .
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Former Manchester United player Phil Neville believes the club and supporters must stick with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, despite their recent form.
The Norwegian has been subject to heavy criticism this season, which only got louder after the 2-0 defeat to Burnley at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
Although the majority of supporters blame Ed Woodward and the Glazers for United's issues, there has been flak for Solskjaer — with United taking 34 points from 24 league games this season and suffering eight defeats.
“It’s a massive concern,” said former United defender Neville on BBC's Match of the Day about the club's form, before issuing a staunch defence of Solskjaer.
“I think they’ve got to stick with him [Solskjaer].
“The squad to me looks light, it looks inexperienced, it looks weighed down by the expectation."
Neville then pinpointed how many additions United need to make in the remainder of the January transfer window, while telling supporters they need to "accept" that the club is in transition.
“I think they need two signings in this window to have any success this season," he added.
“There’s bits I see from them that I think, ‘They’re heading in the right direction’. The youth side, the energy around the place.
“It’s just that lack of quality. United are where they are at this moment in time and people have got to accept it.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--Boy, 15, who died after falling into Ashton Canal is named

Tributes have been paid to a teenage boy who died after falling into the Ashton Canal .
Declan McNally , of Beswick , was rescued from a section of the canal near to Buckley Street , in Droylsden .
Police , firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene and pulled the 15-year-old from the water on Wednesday night ( January 22 ) .
He was taken to hospital where he sadly died overnight .
It is understood Declan , a Droylsden Academy student , was hanging around with friends alongside the canal at the time of tragedy .
A woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Locks said she knew something was wrong as she heard children shouting from inside her home .
She said she rang the emergency services and ran out to the scene as he got sucked underwater close to the lock gates .
A number of floral tributes have been left today .
One bunch of flowers left have a message on them saying : `` We tried so hard to help you .
RIP Declan xxx From all on Fairbottom Walk xxx '' The woman said she had been left feeling `` numb '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left shocked and devastated .
Declan 's school have led tributes paid to the teenager today .
Droylsden Academy headteacher , Phil Wilson , said : “ Our school community has received the devastating news of the death of Year 10 pupil Declan McNally .
`` Our deepest sympathies and thoughts go to Declan ’ s family and friends and everyone affected by this tragic loss .
`` Declan was a valued and respected member of our school community who was popular and had many close friends .
He will be greatly missed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students is , of course , our top priority and our hearts go out , in particular , to those who knew Declan well and who have been deeply affected by his death .
`` Our pastoral team is providing support to the school community and we are helping one another through this difficult time .
“ We will , in the fullness of time , and with the permission of the family , set up an appropriate and lasting tribute or memorial to Declan ’ s life and , in the meantime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the friendship and happiness that he brought to our school.
” Friends and family members have also been posting images and tributes to Declan on social media sites .
One post said : `` Absolutely heart broke , RIP to little Declan .
`` Thinking of all the family at this heartbreaking time , what a mint lad he was .
Forever young , keep shining Dec , you 're going to be missed by so many . ''
Another messages said : `` Such a sad world we live in , yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A GMP spokesman said : `` Police were called at around 5.55pm on Wednesday 22 January 2020 to reports of a concern for welfare at Fairfield Locks in Droylsden .
`` Emergency services attended the scene and a 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital but sadly died in the early hours of this morning ( Thursday , January 23 , 2020 ) .
`` Officers are not treating the incident as suspicious and a file has been passed to the coroner . ''
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Tributes have been paid to a teenage boy who died after falling into the Ashton Canal.
Declan McNally, of Beswick, was rescued from a section of the canal near to Buckley Street, in Droylsden.
Police, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene and pulled the 15-year-old from the water on Wednesday night (January 22).
He was taken to hospital where he sadly died overnight.
It is understood Declan, a Droylsden Academy student, was hanging around with friends alongside the canal at the time of tragedy.
A woman who lives on the estate facing Fairfleld Locks said she knew something was wrong as she heard children shouting from inside her home.
She said she rang the emergency services and ran out to the scene as he got sucked underwater close to the lock gates.
A number of floral tributes have been left today.
One bunch of flowers left have a message on them saying: "We tried so hard to help you. RIP Declan xxx From all on Fairbottom Walk xxx"
The woman said she had been left feeling "numb" and that the entire area had been left shocked and devastated.
Declan's school have led tributes paid to the teenager today.
Droylsden Academy headteacher, Phil Wilson, said: “Our school community has received the devastating news of the death of Year 10 pupil Declan McNally.
"Our deepest sympathies and thoughts go to Declan’s family and friends and everyone affected by this tragic loss.
(Image: Chris Slater)
"Declan was a valued and respected member of our school community who was popular and had many close friends. He will be greatly missed.
“The emotional well-being of our students is, of course, our top priority and our hearts go out, in particular, to those who knew Declan well and who have been deeply affected by his death.
"Our pastoral team is providing support to the school community and we are helping one another through this difficult time.
“We will, in the fullness of time, and with the permission of the family, set up an appropriate and lasting tribute or memorial to Declan’s life and, in the meantime, we will continue to reflect on the friendship and happiness that he brought to our school.”
Friends and family members have also been posting images and tributes to Declan on social media sites.
(Image: Steve Allen)
One post said: "Absolutely heart broke, RIP to little Declan.
"Thinking of all the family at this heartbreaking time, what a mint lad he was. Forever young, keep shining Dec, you're going to be missed by so many."
Another messages said: "Such a sad world we live in, yet another young life taken. RIP Declan."
A GMP spokesman said: "Police were called at around 5.55pm on Wednesday 22 January 2020 to reports of a concern for welfare at Fairfield Locks in Droylsden.
"Emergency services attended the scene and a 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital but sadly died in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, January 23, 2020).
"Officers are not treating the incident as suspicious and a file has been passed to the coroner."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--Apprentice star Ryan-Mark Parsons slammed for suggesting to sell fur from dead koalas

Ryan-Mark Parsons has been slammed for suggesting to sell fur from dead koalas to raise money for charity .
He said that fur from the animal victims of the Australian bushfires should be sold off to raise money towards injured animals .
The former Apprentice star made his inflammatory comments today on Good Morning Britain , arguing that it would be a good way to fundraise for Australia .
He said : `` The animals are dead so if we can use the money to save other animals , I do n't see what the issue is .
`` What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to raise money for charity . ''
The 19-year-old ’ s idea was branded “ distasteful ” by animal campaigner Wendy Turner-Webster , who appeared to debate against it .
Host Susanna Reid pointed out that opening the door to such a practice could lead to it becoming more than just a one-off initiative .
“ Once you ’ ve stimulated a demand for it and told people how amazing it is , surely people might want to buy it some more , ” she said .
When asked what the fur could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It could be a scarf for example .
It could be something someone could wear.
” Wendy enquired : “ Who would want to ?
It ’ s grotesque , it ’ s really grotesque.
” One said : `` Like those poor koalas haven ’ t been through enough !
No way should they be selling their fur .
Let them rest . ''
A second said : “ What a repulsive idea .
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Ryan-Mark Parsons has been slammed for suggesting to sell fur from dead koalas to raise money for charity.
He said that fur from the animal victims of the Australian bushfires should be sold off to raise money towards injured animals.
The former Apprentice star made his inflammatory comments today on Good Morning Britain, arguing that it would be a good way to fundraise for Australia.
He said: "The animals are dead so if we can use the money to save other animals, I don't see what the issue is.
(Image: ITV)
"What we're promoting is a one-off initiative to raise money for charity."
The 19-year-old’s idea was branded “distasteful” by animal campaigner Wendy Turner-Webster, who appeared to debate against it.
Host Susanna Reid pointed out that opening the door to such a practice could lead to it becoming more than just a one-off initiative.
“Once you’ve stimulated a demand for it and told people how amazing it is, surely people might want to buy it some more,” she said.
(Image: ITV)
When asked what the fur could be made into, Ryan-Mark said: “It could be a scarf for example. It could be something someone could wear.”
Wendy enquired: “Who would want to? It’s grotesque, it’s really grotesque.”
On Twitter, viewers slammed his idea.
(Image: ITV)
One said: "Like those poor koalas haven’t been through enough! No way should they be selling their fur. Let them rest."
A second said: “What a repulsive idea. Who would purchase something made from the fur of the poor Koalas who lost their lives in such a devastating event.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--Man City issue new FFP response as 2014 breach details emerge

Manchester City have reiterated their claim that they have nothing to hide as they await the verdict from their new financial fair play ( FFP ) investigation .
Uefa 's Club Financial Control Body is understood to be hearing the charges against City this week , with a ban from the Champions League a possibility if they are found guilty .
But they have made it plain that they will take any punishment to the independent Court of Arbitration for Sport as the investigation which was based on emails which may have been illegally obtained – and which they say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New details of the reasoning behind their 2014 Uefa punishment have emerged this week , with claims that the club failed to provide some bank statements and had the accounting methods used on transfer fees rejected by consultants appointed by the European governing body .
That is said to have resulted in Uefa adding around £60million of losses to the figures .
City eventually , and reluctantly , reached an agreement with Uefa which saw them hit with a £49million euro fine , with £32million of that suspended , plus a transfer spending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the imposition of a 21-man squad for Champions League .
In 2018 the Football Leaks website revealed it had internal City emails which showed that Blues owner Sheikh Mansour was channelling extra funding into the club , through main sponsors Etihad , to circumvent FFP rules .
City have strongly denied that , claiming the emails have been taken out of context , and that they disclosed everything to investigators in 2014 .
They are also angry that Uefa have acted on documents which may have been obtained illegally .
The man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portuguese Rui Pinto , is in custody in Lisbon , awaiting trial on 90 counts , ranging from computer hacking to extortion .
City replied to the new details , in The Guardian , saying : “ The 2014 settlement agreement resolved all open matters between the parties and was based on comprehensive information disclosure .
The settlement agreement contains confidentiality provisions that prevent Manchester City from commenting on both the agreement and the investigation that it settled .
“ It continues to be our position that we will not be providing any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to damage the club ’ s reputation is organised and clear .
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Manchester City have reiterated their claim that they have nothing to hide as they await the verdict from their new financial fair play (FFP) investigation.
Uefa's Club Financial Control Body is understood to be hearing the charges against City this week, with a ban from the Champions League a possibility if they are found guilty.
But they have made it plain that they will take any punishment to the independent Court of Arbitration for Sport as the investigation which was based on emails which may have been illegally obtained – and which they say have been taken out of context.
New details of the reasoning behind their 2014 Uefa punishment have emerged this week, with claims that the club failed to provide some bank statements and had the accounting methods used on transfer fees rejected by consultants appointed by the European governing body.
That is said to have resulted in Uefa adding around £60million of losses to the figures.
City eventually, and reluctantly, reached an agreement with Uefa which saw them hit with a £49million euro fine, with £32million of that suspended, plus a transfer spending limit a cap on their wage bill and the imposition of a 21-man squad for Champions League.
In 2018 the Football Leaks website revealed it had internal City emails which showed that Blues owner Sheikh Mansour was channelling extra funding into the club, through main sponsors Etihad, to circumvent FFP rules.
City have strongly denied that, claiming the emails have been taken out of context, and that they disclosed everything to investigators in 2014.
They are also angry that Uefa have acted on documents which may have been obtained illegally.
The man at the heart of Football Leaks, Portuguese Rui Pinto, is in custody in Lisbon, awaiting trial on 90 counts, ranging from computer hacking to extortion.
City replied to the new details, in The Guardian , saying: “The 2014 settlement agreement resolved all open matters between the parties and was based on comprehensive information disclosure. The settlement agreement contains confidentiality provisions that prevent Manchester City from commenting on both the agreement and the investigation that it settled.
“It continues to be our position that we will not be providing any comment on out-of-context materials. The attempt to damage the club’s reputation is organised and clear.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--Manchester United transfer news LIVE Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani latest

Manchester United missed the opportunity to gain ground on the Premier League top four as they were beaten by Burnley @ @ @ @ @ .
Goals from Chris Wood and Jay Rodriguez either side of half time condemned Ole @ @ @ @ @ another defeat this season , with boos heard at full time from the home crowd @ @ @ @ @ , and must now turn their attentions to this weekend 's FA Cup clash with @ @ @ @ @ Those two sides play tonight in their re-arranged replay to determine who faces United on @ @ @ @ @ front , United continue to pursue their interest in Sporting Lisbon playmaker Bruno Fernandes and @ @ @ @ @ .
Reports also claim they 've seen a loan bid for Inter Milan star Matias @ @ @ @ @ also been linked with a number of strikers including wantaway Paris Saint-Germain star Edinson Cavani @ @ @ @ @ more than a week left before the January deadline closes .
We 'll bring you @ @ @ @ @ and transfer rumours throughout the day .

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Manchester United missed the opportunity to gain ground on the Premier League top four as they were beaten by Burnley last night at Old Trafford.
Goals from Chris Wood and Jay Rodriguez either side of half time condemned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to another defeat this season, with boos heard at full time from the home crowd.
United were poor throughout, and must now turn their attentions to this weekend's FA Cup clash with either Tranmere or Watford. Those two sides play tonight in their re-arranged replay to determine who faces United on Sunday.
On the transfer front, United continue to pursue their interest in Sporting Lisbon playmaker Bruno Fernandes and Birmingham City teenager Jude Bellingham. Reports also claim they've seen a loan bid for Inter Milan star Matias Vecino rejected.
They have also been linked with a number of strikers including wantaway Paris Saint-Germain star Edinson Cavani. There's a little more than a week left before the January deadline closes.
We'll bring you all the United breaking news and transfer rumours throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--Cheetham Hill drug wars: Gang violence spills onto the street - as 22 GMP officers placed on 'restri

Cheetham Hill drug wars: Gang violence spills onto the street - as 22 GMP officers placed on 'restricted duties'

Warring Cheetham Hill gangs are cuckooing vulnerable people to run their drug operations .
Criminals from two feuding gangs are targeting the homes of people who are at risk to make them a base for drugs trading .
They take over properties and use them to stash drugs , sell drugs , and to use as a bolt hole when needed .
They are preying on the lonely and addicts .
The situation has been discovered by Operation Heamus , launched to tackle a violent gun war between two crime groups in the district .
Since September there have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which machetes were brandished .
All the incidents are linked and three young men have been shot .
A territorial drugs dispute is believed to be a root cause but there are thought to be other factors which police are still trying to establish .
Initially , four men were arrested in connection with the investigation - three on suspicion of robbery and one in connection with the September shooting in Spender Avenue .
Then , in November , armed police arrested three suspects on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder .
Drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and perverting the course of justice .
Most recently a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an 18-year-old man was shot in Spender Avenue on Monday January 6 .
A Range Rover parked in the street had a window blasted out .
All the suspects have been released under investigation .
Supt Rebecca Boyce of GMP 's City Division , said : `` Our neighbourhood team has been focusing on cuckooing , which is basically adult criminal exploitation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people will take over flats and houses that belong to vulnerable adults , to use their premises as a base .
`` We believe it is part of the tactics used by the two crime groups .
That is something that we are targeting really strongly .
`` If gives the crime groups a place to operate out of view or to get together .
We are concerned about that and to anyone that has got any information in relation to adult criminal exploitation , I would say please come forward .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , through alcohol and substance abuse , or by the circumstances of their life , lack of employment , mental health issues .
It can be any one or a combination of those issues . ''
The bid to curb the violence has been complicated by 22 officers working in Cheetham Hill and nearby districts being put on restricted duties in November after the force received a complaint .
GMP said the complaint was `` a serious allegation involving the handling of counterfeit goods by officers '' .
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understands the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Serious Crime Division have been moved to different stations and are not allowed to work with the public or access police computers .
Operation Ludwin - an internal inquiry - has been launched to investigate the alllegations .
Referring to the internal investigation , Supt Rebecca Boyce of the City of Manchester Division , said : `` The investigation is ongoing .
Those placed on restricted duties remain on restricted duties .
They are subject to numerous restrictions and one of those is that they do not work on the north district @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I ca n't comment more on the investigation .
It is being run by GMP 's Professional Standards Branch , but it is being managed by the Independent Office of Police Complaints .
It would be prejudicial to the officers for me to comment further .
`` There is a Gold structure and command structure in place with a senior officer - that gives you an indication of how seriously we take these type of investigations , especially when it is on a scale such as this .
`` As soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is important to us that breach of ethics or standards is investigated as quickly as possible .
`` One of the main issues for us is the impact that leaves on the north district of the City of Manchester .
We have backfilled those officers that are restricted duties with officers from around the force , all with the required skills to backfill those officers on restricted duties .
`` Clearly , if we take officers from other areas there will be an effect in those areas , but we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are talking about one or two officers from each area of the force so the impact is minimal .
`` It is a balancing act .
We ca n't leave the north district so short of officers .
We have taken the necessary steps to ensure we have adequate resources to maintain an effective police service and ensure the safety of the community and residents .
`` Operation Heamus is the priority on the City of Manchester division .
So , having so many officers restricted from north Manchester has an impact on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support for specialist operations , armed response vehicles patrolling .
We have had significant extra funding both for Operation Ludwin - in being able to put in backfill officers and officers on overtime , and Heamus . ''
Police have authorised a 'stop and search ' order in Cheetham Hill following the spate of gang-related shootings .
It gives officers more powers to stop and search a person without suspicion .
The Section 60 order covered a large part of Cheetham Hill over 48 hours earlier this month .
Supt Boyce said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because they are contentious powers .
It is definitely something I would consider again either because of an incident that necessitates it or we have intelligence.
`` Working with Manchester council 's children 's services , and other agencies the force is also intervening to protect and divert young people caught up in the fallout from disputes , between the two crime groups , and those on the periphery .
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 1146 or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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Warring Cheetham Hill gangs are cuckooing vulnerable people to run their drug operations.
Criminals from two feuding gangs are targeting the homes of people who are at risk to make them a base for drugs trading.
They take over properties and use them to stash drugs, sell drugs, and to use as a bolt hole when needed.
They are preying on the lonely and addicts.
The situation has been discovered by Operation Heamus, launched to tackle a violent gun war between two crime groups in the district.
Since September there have been six shootings and a street fight in which machetes were brandished.
All the incidents are linked and three young men have been shot. A territorial drugs dispute is believed to be a root cause but there are thought to be other factors which police are still trying to establish.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Initially, four men were arrested in connection with the investigation - three on suspicion of robbery and one in connection with the September shooting in Spender Avenue.
Then, in November, armed police arrested three suspects on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. Drugs were also seized.
A 27-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and perverting the course of justice.
Most recently a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an 18-year-old man was shot in Spender Avenue on Monday January 6. A Range Rover parked in the street had a window blasted out.
All the suspects have been released under investigation.
Supt Rebecca Boyce of GMP's City Division, said: "Our neighbourhood team has been focusing on cuckooing, which is basically adult criminal exploitation. We have seen an increase, where people will take over flats and houses that belong to vulnerable adults, to use their premises as a base.
"We believe it is part of the tactics used by the two crime groups. That is something that we are targeting really strongly.
"It gives the crime groups a place to operate out of view or to get together. We are concerned about that and to anyone that has got any information in relation to adult criminal exploitation, I would say please come forward.
"The victims can be vulnerable through age, through alcohol and substance abuse, or by the circumstances of their life, lack of employment, mental health issues. It can be any one or a combination of those issues."
(Image: M.E.N.)
The bid to curb the violence has been complicated by 22 officers working in Cheetham Hill and nearby districts being put on restricted duties in November after the force received a complaint.
GMP said the complaint was "a serious allegation involving the handling of counterfeit goods by officers".
The M.E.N. understands the 22 from the City of Manchester district and Serious Crime Division have been moved to different stations and are not allowed to work with the public or access police computers.
Operation Ludwin - an internal inquiry - has been launched to investigate the alllegations.
Referring to the internal investigation, Supt Rebecca Boyce of the City of Manchester Division, said: "The investigation is ongoing. Those placed on restricted duties remain on restricted duties. They are subject to numerous restrictions and one of those is that they do not work on the north district (of the City Division).
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"I can't comment more on the investigation. It is being run by GMP's Professional Standards Branch, but it is being managed by the Independent Office of Police Complaints. It would be prejudicial to the officers for me to comment further.
"There is a Gold structure and command structure in place with a senior officer - that gives you an indication of how seriously we take these type of investigations, especially when it is on a scale such as this.
"As soon as concerns were raised and investigation was commenced. It is important to us that breach of ethics or standards is investigated as quickly as possible.
"One of the main issues for us is the impact that leaves on the north district of the City of Manchester. We have backfilled those officers that are restricted duties with officers from around the force, all with the required skills to backfill those officers on restricted duties.
"Clearly, if we take officers from other areas there will be an effect in those areas, but we have spread it around the force. We are talking about one or two officers from each area of the force so the impact is minimal.
"It is a balancing act. We can't leave the north district so short of officers. We have taken the necessary steps to ensure we have adequate resources to maintain an effective police service and ensure the safety of the community and residents.
"Operation Heamus is the priority on the City of Manchester division. So, having so many officers restricted from north Manchester has an impact on that.
"Regarding Heamus we have support for specialist operations , armed response vehicles patrolling. We have had significant extra funding both for Operation Ludwin - in being able to put in backfill officers and officers on overtime, and Heamus."
Police have authorised a 'stop and search' order in Cheetham Hill following the spate of gang-related shootings.
It gives officers more powers to stop and search a person without suspicion.
The Section 60 order covered a large part of Cheetham Hill over 48 hours earlier this month.
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Supt Boyce said: "We don't do it lightly, because they are contentious powers. It is definitely something I would consider again either because of an incident that necessitates it or we have intelligence. "
Working with Manchester council's children's services, and other agencies the force is also intervening to protect and divert young people caught up in the fallout from disputes, between the two crime groups, and those on the periphery.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--'Devastated' Victoria Derbyshire breaks silence after BBC show is axed

Victoria Debryshire has said she is 'absolutely devastated ' in her first message since it was revealed her show would be axed .
The BBC announced on Wednesday night that the Victoria Derbyshire Show is set to be cut from its schedule because its costs are too high .
The current affairs programmes first aired in 2015 with the Ramsbottom host at the helm , picking her up Broadcaster of the Year at the PinkNews Awards two years running as well as the show receiving a BAFTA in 2017 for its coverage of former footballers who had been sexually abused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday morning , opening the show with the defiant message that she 's 'still here and wo n't give up ' .
But now the 51-year old has penned her own message - claiming that she did n't find out the news from her employer .
Writing on Twitter , Victoria said : `` Absolutely devastated at the plan to end our programme ( which I first learned about in yesterday ’ s Times ) .
I ’ m unbelievably proud of what our team and our show have achieved in under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories ( which we were asked to do ) ; attracting a working class , young , diverse audience that BBC radio & TV news progs just don ’ t reach ( which we were asked to do ) ; & smashing the digital figures ( which we were asked to do ) . ''
Ending her message , she said : `` I 'm gutted particularly for our brilliant , young , ambitious , talented team - love 'em .
And for all those people we gave a voice to .
Love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans of the show have also spoken of their sadness and confusion at the news .
GMB host Piers Morgan tweeted : `` Very strange decision .
It was an excellent programme & @ vicderbyshire is a superb journalist.
`` ITV presenter Sian Williams said : `` I 'm really sorry Victoria .
Good show with a great team - the manner in which you found out is shocking . ''
A viewer replied to the tweet : `` You and the team should be proud of what you 've produced over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this show is being axed . ''
`` Truly awful news .
Of all the programmes the BBC could have axed , this should have been rock bottom of the list , '' added another .
A third fan said : `` Terrible decision .
Your programme has stood out for the quality of its output & bravery of its difficult subject choices .
Damn the BBC ! ''
It is not yet known when the show will comes off air .

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Victoria Debryshire has said she is 'absolutely devastated' in her first message since it was revealed her show would be axed.
The BBC announced on Wednesday night that the Victoria Derbyshire Show is set to be cut from its schedule because its costs are too high.
The current affairs programmes first aired in 2015 with the Ramsbottom host at the helm, picking her up Broadcaster of the Year at the PinkNews Awards two years running as well as the show receiving a BAFTA in 2017 for its coverage of former footballers who had been sexually abused.
Victoria continued to host her show on Thursday morning, opening the show with the defiant message that she's 'still here and won't give up'.
(Image: BBC)
But now the 51-year old has penned her own message - claiming that she didn't find out the news from her employer.
Writing on Twitter, Victoria said: "Absolutely devastated at the plan to end our programme (which I first learned about in yesterday’s Times). I’m unbelievably proud of what our team and our show have achieved in under 5 years..
"..breaking tonnes of original stories (which we were asked to do); attracting a working class, young, diverse audience that BBC radio & TV news progs just don’t reach (which we were asked to do); & smashing the digital figures (which we were asked to do)."
Ending her message, she said: "I'm gutted particularly for our brilliant, young, ambitious, talented team - love 'em. And for all those people we gave a voice to. Love them too."
Fellow broadcasters and fans of the show have also spoken of their sadness and confusion at the news.
GMB host Piers Morgan tweeted: "Very strange decision. It was an excellent programme & @vicderbyshire is a superb journalist. "
ITV presenter Sian Williams said: "I'm really sorry Victoria. Good show with a great team - the manner in which you found out is shocking."
A viewer replied to the tweet: "You and the team should be proud of what you've produced over the years. I think it's shameful that this show is being axed."
(Image: BBC)
"Truly awful news. Of all the programmes the BBC could have axed, this should have been rock bottom of the list," added another.
A third fan said: "Terrible decision. Your programme has stood out for the quality of its output & bravery of its difficult subject choices. Damn the BBC!"
It is not yet known when the show will comes off air.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--Estudiantes interested in signing Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo

Estudiantes president Juan Sebastian Veron has declared the club 's interest in signing Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo .
Rojo has not played for United since November and the MEN understands he was recently given time off amid the possibility of him leaving the club this month .
The 29-year-old came through the youth system at Estudiantes , making 43 appearances between 2008 and 2011 before moving to Spartak Moscow .
Argentine outlet La Nacion say Rojo and his former club are waiting on United 's approval for a six-month loan , but that United would prefer to send him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer value in the summer .
Rojo has visited his boyhood side on recent visits back to Argentina , and trained with them last year .
Former United midfielder Veron is club president at Estudiantes , who confirmed the La Plata side are interested .
`` Hopefully Manchester can see that there is no economic issue that we can match , but that it happens on the other side and that we can seduce it , '' Veron said .
`` We are working so that it can come .
He has everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeks continuity . ''
Mariano Andújar , goalkeeper for Estudiantes told TyC Sports : “ Marcos is Estudiantes , and hopefully we can have him for six months . ''
However , Estudiantes secretary Agustín Alayes has urged caution over the potential move , indicating that United must change their stance before sending Rojo back to Argentina .
`` There is a minimal chance , '' Alayes said .
`` The other negotiation alternatives that Manchester United has to fall out and after that they look at us with love . ''

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Estudiantes president Juan Sebastian Veron has declared the club's interest in signing Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo.
Rojo has not played for United since November and the MEN understands he was recently given time off amid the possibility of him leaving the club this month.
The 29-year-old came through the youth system at Estudiantes, making 43 appearances between 2008 and 2011 before moving to Spartak Moscow.
Argentine outlet La Nacion say Rojo and his former club are waiting on United's approval for a six-month loan, but that United would prefer to send him to a European club to increase his transfer value in the summer. Rojo has visited his boyhood side on recent visits back to Argentina, and trained with them last year.
Former United midfielder Veron is club president at Estudiantes, who confirmed the La Plata side are interested.
"Hopefully Manchester can see that there is no economic issue that we can match, but that it happens on the other side and that we can seduce it," Veron said.
"We are working so that it can come. He has everything to keep playing in Europe, but seeks continuity."
Mariano Andújar, goalkeeper for Estudiantes told TyC Sports: “Marcos is Estudiantes, and hopefully we can have him for six months."
However, Estudiantes secretary Agustín Alayes has urged caution over the potential move, indicating that United must change their stance before sending Rojo back to Argentina.
"There is a minimal chance," Alayes said. "The other negotiation alternatives that Manchester United has to fall out and after that they look at us with love."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--Manchester United to recall youngster from loan

Manchester United are set to recall George Tanner from a loan spell with League Two Morecambe , with a view to sending him out again to a different club .
Tanner has started 29 games in all competition for League Two 's basement boys this season , but is being recalled by United and is set to head out on loan to a different club in the fourth tier .
The 20-year-old has been getting his first taste of senior football with the Shrimpers but he is out of contract at Old Trafford this summer and is set to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs in the Championship and from overseas during the January transfer window , but no deal has been concluded and Tanner will instead make another temporary move to continue his exposure to first-team football .
The Blackpool-born United fan was a regular for the Under-18s in 2016/17 and 2017/18 and he appeared in the UEFA Youth League and the FA Youth Cup for the Reds .
In 2018/19 he was promoted to the Under-23s and made 17 appearances in Premier League 2 last season .
He signed his first professional contract with United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Under-17 and Under-18 level .
Speaking earlier in January , Morecambe boss Derek Adams revealed United had the opportunity to recall Tanner during this month .
`` George has a recall in his contract , so they ( United ) can do that in January – which they might do , '' he said .
`` We ’ ve obviously got him on a season-long loan in that respect , so that ’ s the situation . ''

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Manchester United are set to recall George Tanner from a loan spell with League Two Morecambe, with a view to sending him out again to a different club.
Tanner has started 29 games in all competition for League Two's basement boys this season, but is being recalled by United and is set to head out on loan to a different club in the fourth tier.
The 20-year-old has been getting his first taste of senior football with the Shrimpers but he is out of contract at Old Trafford this summer and is set to leave United.
There has been interest from clubs in the Championship and from overseas during the January transfer window, but no deal has been concluded and Tanner will instead make another temporary move to continue his exposure to first-team football.
The Blackpool-born United fan was a regular for the Under-18s in 2016/17 and 2017/18 and he appeared in the UEFA Youth League and the FA Youth Cup for the Reds.
In 2018/19 he was promoted to the Under-23s and made 17 appearances in Premier League 2 last season.
He signed his first professional contract with United in January 2018 and has represented England at Under-17 and Under-18 level.
Speaking earlier in January, Morecambe boss Derek Adams revealed United had the opportunity to recall Tanner during this month.
"George has a recall in his contract, so they (United) can do that in January – which they might do," he said.
"We’ve obviously got him on a season-long loan in that respect, so that’s the situation."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-23--'I dread to think of anyone in labour' - warning for patients travelling to Wythenshawe Hospital as

'I dread to think of anyone in labour' - warning for patients travelling to Wythenshawe Hospital as road closures cause chaos

Patients have reported running hours late for appointments at Wythenshawe Hospital after road closures caused traffic chaos .
Floats Road and Dobbinetts Lane , which run adjacent to the hospital , have been closed for essential electricity work until the end of the month .
Local residents and those with appointments at the hospital say the closures have caused a nightmare on the roads .
The entrance to the hospital 's maternity wing is believed to have been heavily affected - with queues of over an hour to get into the car park .
Some patients with pre-booked appointments say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and advised to leave extra journey time .
The roadworks are due to finish on January 31 , but a spokesperson for Electricity North West said they expect the work to finish on Friday .
Drivers have complained that poor signage and a lack of diversions have caused confusion around the hospital .
Stacey-Lee McGivern is 36 weeks pregnant and was attending the hospital 's maternity unit for an appointment on Tuesday night .
`` I dread to think of anyone that was in labour , '' she said , speaking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were coming from the direction of Hollyhedge Road and it took us around an hour to travel under a mile .
`` My partner had to get out of the car and run round to maternity to tell them we were going to be late getting in to the hospital .
`` If they had signs to indicate that the road to maternity was closed then I think it would run smoother . ''
One woman , who works in the maternity unit at Wythenshawe Hospital said the traffic was 'horrendous . '
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this for another three days , '' she said .
`` I work at the maternity unit and it was horrendous bumper to bumper front and back of hospital .
`` Feel sorry for anyone in labour . ''
Some drivers said the situation was so bad , officers from GMP had to direct traffic around the hospital .
Lauren Jones wrote : `` Took me an hour to get from one end of the state to Southmoor Road .
`` In the end police were directing traffic around 6pm . ''
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Please be aware that there are road closures in place around Wythenshawe Hospital until Friday 31st January to accommodate urgent electrical work .
`` Floats Road is now closed , and so Maternity Services will be accessible from the junction of Floats Road and Clay Lane only .
If you are travelling to the hospital , please allow extra time for your journey .
`` For more information please visit www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500352/roadworks_and_closures .
” A spokesperson for Electricity North West said : `` Currently , our engineers are carrying out maintenance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floats Road , Wythenshawe which will benefit thousands of customers .
`` To ensure work can be carried out safely , we have a road closure in place .
`` Our traffic management plans were agreed with Trafford Council and Manchester City Council whilst an advanced warning notice was also provided ahead of the work taking place .
`` Our engineers have worked quickly and we expect the road to re-open on Friday , ahead of schedule . ''
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Patients have reported running hours late for appointments at Wythenshawe Hospital after road closures caused traffic chaos.
Floats Road and Dobbinetts Lane, which run adjacent to the hospital, have been closed for essential electricity work until the end of the month.
Local residents and those with appointments at the hospital say the closures have caused a nightmare on the roads.
The entrance to the hospital's maternity wing is believed to have been heavily affected - with queues of over an hour to get into the car park.
Some patients with pre-booked appointments say they have been contacted by hospital staff, and advised to leave extra journey time.
The roadworks are due to finish on January 31, but a spokesperson for Electricity North West said they expect the work to finish on Friday.
Drivers have complained that poor signage and a lack of diversions have caused confusion around the hospital.
Stacey-Lee McGivern is 36 weeks pregnant and was attending the hospital's maternity unit for an appointment on Tuesday night.
"I dread to think of anyone that was in labour," she said, speaking to the Manchester Evening News.
"We were coming from the direction of Hollyhedge Road and it took us around an hour to travel under a mile.
"My partner had to get out of the car and run round to maternity to tell them we were going to be late getting in to the hospital.
"If they had signs to indicate that the road to maternity was closed then I think it would run smoother."
(Image: MEN Media)
One woman, who works in the maternity unit at Wythenshawe Hospital said the traffic was 'horrendous.'
"It's going to be like this for another three days," she said.
"I work at the maternity unit and it was horrendous bumper to bumper front and back of hospital.
"Feel sorry for anyone in labour."
Some drivers said the situation was so bad, officers from GMP had to direct traffic around the hospital.
Lauren Jones wrote: "Took me an hour to get from one end of the state to Southmoor Road.
"In the end police were directing traffic around 6pm."
(Image: Keith Wood)
A spokesperson for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust said: “Please be aware that there are road closures in place around Wythenshawe Hospital until Friday 31st January to accommodate urgent electrical work.
"Floats Road is now closed, and so Maternity Services will be accessible from the junction of Floats Road and Clay Lane only. If you are travelling to the hospital, please allow extra time for your journey.
"For more information please visit www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500352/roadworks_and_closures .”
A spokesperson for Electricity North West said: "Currently, our engineers are carrying out maintenance work on the underground electricity network on Floats Road, Wythenshawe which will benefit thousands of customers.
"To ensure work can be carried out safely, we have a road closure in place.
"Our traffic management plans were agreed with Trafford Council and Manchester City Council whilst an advanced warning notice was also provided ahead of the work taking place.
"Our engineers have worked quickly and we expect the road to re-open on Friday, ahead of schedule."
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