themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--Mum lets kids decide when to sleep, what to eat and says scrapping rules AND school has tackled thei

Mum lets kids decide when to sleep, what to eat and says scrapping rules AND school has tackled their meltdowns

A mum has scrapped traditional parenting in favour of 'unschooling ' her kids and says it 's tackled meltdowns and made for a happier home .
While many families function on routine , Nic Bescoby lets her three children do what they want , when they want .
They do n't go to school and they decide for themselves what and when to eat and when to sleep - usually falling asleep between 9pm and 1am .
Discovering that a rigid routine did not work well with her 'spirited ' eldest George , eight , Nic , 30 , now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children learn only what they want to , rather than following a set curriculum .
The blogger from Rochdale , who studied childcare at college , lets her kids choose how to structure their days .
And Nic , who is also mum to Ellie , seven , and Aimee , six , insists her brood are creative , kind and love learning as a result of their bohemian upbringing .
She explained : “ There is no schoolwork - it ’ s mostly discussion .
Children are naturally curious .
They will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them an answer , or research it together using the internet or books .
“ I learn myself alongside them .
For example , Aimee will ask me how something works , like the veins in her wrist , and we talk about that .
“ They love to listen to me read classic literature , so we will read Shakespeare and Dickens together .
At the moment , we ’ re reading Percy Jackson , which is teaching us about Greek mythology .
“ I respect them as people and as equals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - but we are still equals.
” Nic , who co-parents her children with their father - her ex-husband , factory worker Kyle Dex , 32 - had a conventional upbringing herself , but found that attending a mainstream school took the joy out of learning .
Her early experiences with education were also marred by the fact that , growing up , she was bullied at school .
She added : “ I had a fairly average upbringing .
My mum was neither strict nor lenient , and I was educated at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love of learning for me , because everything was forced.
” Then , having learned about different styles of parenting whilst studying childcare , she decided to adopt an ‘ authoritarian ’ approach after George was born in April 2011 .
“ I was taught a very linear punishment and reward type system , which I was using at first , ” she said .
“ But I soon realised that wasn ’ t going to work with George .
“ He was a very spirited child and would have meltdowns .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making either of us happy.
” So , when George was around two and in nursery , Nic decided to change tack , having read up on ‘ gentle ’ parenting - a method based on mutual respect and willingness , rather than demands and rules , where a parent will offer guidance , but ultimately , children make their own decisions .
She recalled : “ I noticed a difference immediately .
I told George , ‘ You choose what you want to do , ’ and from then on , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Before , he ’ d have several meltdowns a day .
He was losing it over everything we tried to control and getting frustrated with us telling him what to do - but we changed our methods and they reduced to just a couple a week.
” George remained in nursery for just eight weeks , then Nic and Kyle agreed to remove him .
She added : “ We weren ’ t happy with him being there .
It felt wrong to have him away from the family.
” Since then , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mainstream school – and neither have his siblings .
Nic added : `` We did try home-schooling where we focused on set topics , but this did n't really work , because we were missing out on things we wanted to learn .
Then , we learned about unschooling online in parenting and home education groups . ''
Describing her family as being at the 'extreme end ' of unschooling , Nic said that the first drastic change made was to their daily routine - scrapping mealtimes and bedtimes .
“ We allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are hungry , ” she explained .
“ I will leave snacks out for them to pick at , like breadsticks , bits of fruit and veg and sweets and chocolate if they wish , or if they want a meal , we will decide together what they are going to have , so it gives them control .
“ We have taught them about food , what their bodies need and the different nutrients and will cook together .
“ They usually go to sleep between 9pm and 1am .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own .
I will sit with them and we will sing or listen to a podcast .
“ I remember as a kid feeling sad waiting to fall asleep , or having a nightmare , and I never want them to feel like that .
I want it to be this lovely , cosy experience for them .
“ They fall into a natural rhythm and will sleep and wake when they want to .
I ’ ll only set an alarm if we have to be somewhere.
” With no set bedtime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watching movies , reading books , doing arts and crafts , or learning .
Curiosity , rather than curriculums , dictate exactly what the children learn each day , and a lot of their education is very hands-on .
Nic continued : “ As long as they are not breaching health and safety , they can do what they like .
We love getting out in nature and spend a lot of time camping .
We learn about foraging and different animals .
“ George became interested in bushcraft and started making bowls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and trams , so we went on a tour to find out how they – and electricity – work .
“ He does a lot of video gaming , like Minecraft , so has learned how to type , read and write notes to his friends through that .
“ We have never sat down and done a lesson on reading and writing .
They are just picking it up .
The girls ’ vocabulary is unbelievable .
“ I can ’ t imagine them being sat in a classroom .
When I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at school with what they do today , I realise it would never work for them.
” When it comes to discipline , Nic believes that by having healthy discussions , rather than punishing her children , she will guide them towards making their own decisions .
If any family members are ever feeling frustrated , they will have 'table time ' , where everyone gathers to discuss their issues .
She said : “ The conventional thinking is that you have to tell children what to do otherwise they won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of view , when you give them the information , they are good at processing that information and meeting their own needs .
“ I ’ m not perfect and will lose my temper but we do not do punishment , we try to do everything through discussion.
” Hoping that she is raising three independent children who know their own minds , Nic also allows the children free reign over their appearance , letting them dye their hair or wear make-up if they want to .
Ellie is creative and loves cosmetics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Aimee previously insisted on wearing odd shoes for a year-and-a-half .
“ They like to decorate their clothes with paint , ” Nic said .
“ If they want to wear pyjamas in the daytime , they are allowed to .
We have a single box of clothes and they can choose from there .
“ As long as it ’ s safe , the clothes are clean and weather appropriate then I don ’ t mind .
It ’ s allowing them to be creative . ''
Although she can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she would enrol the children into a mainstream school if they expressed a wish to go .
“ You can ’ t say have autonomy in one area and not another - although I can ’ t see why they would choose formal education over the freedoms they have now , ” she said .
She says people do question her methods , but they are mostly just curious , or surprised that unschooling is legal .
Under current UK law , parents are permitted to teach their children at home , either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to follow the national curriculum .
However , they must ensure their children are in full-time learning from the age of five , and councils can make informal inquiries to check that a suitable education is being given .
On one occasion , Nic was told by a stranger that her children 'will never get on in life ' unless she puts them into a mainstream school – but she disagrees , and has high aspirations for George , Ellie and Aimee .
She concluded : “ George has already said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants to take them early so he can do more learning .
“ He is very scientifically-minded , and knows how everything works .
He eventually wants to learn to code .
“ Ellie is very musical and creative .
She loves playing the drums , art , and writing .
We ’ re actually writing a young adult book together .
“ Aimee is still at that stage where everything is magical , so she ’ s into make believe and creating scenarios with her toys .
“ I want to teach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do .
Success is dependent on each person ’ s world view , so as long as the children themselves feel successful , I ’ m happy .
“ The best thing is seeing how open-minded and kind they are .
The main thing is to teach them how the world works , and kindness and empathy , which they have by the bucketload.
” Do you agree with Nic 's unschooling approach ?
Have you taken your children out of mainstream school to either home school or 'unschool ' ?
Let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or share them with us on our Manchester Family Facebook page .

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A mum has scrapped traditional parenting in favour of 'unschooling' her kids and says it's tackled meltdowns and made for a happier home.
While many families function on routine, Nic Bescoby lets her three children do what they want, when they want.
They don't go to school and they decide for themselves what and when to eat and when to sleep - usually falling asleep between 9pm and 1am.
Discovering that a rigid routine did not work well with her 'spirited' eldest George, eight, Nic, 30, now swears by ‘unschooling’– where children learn only what they want to, rather than following a set curriculum.
(Image: PA Real Life/Collect)
The blogger from Rochdale, who studied childcare at college, lets her kids choose how to structure their days.
And Nic, who is also mum to Ellie, seven, and Aimee, six, insists her brood are creative, kind and love learning as a result of their bohemian upbringing.
She explained: “There is no schoolwork - it’s mostly discussion. Children are naturally curious. They will ask questions, and we will offer them an answer, or research it together using the internet or books.
“I learn myself alongside them. For example, Aimee will ask me how something works, like the veins in her wrist, and we talk about that.
“They love to listen to me read classic literature, so we will read Shakespeare and Dickens together. At the moment, we’re reading Percy Jackson, which is teaching us about Greek mythology.
(Image: PA Real Life/Collect)
“I respect them as people and as equals. I guide them and teach them - but we are still equals.”
Nic, who co-parents her children with their father - her ex-husband, factory worker Kyle Dex, 32 - had a conventional upbringing herself, but found that attending a mainstream school took the joy out of learning.
Her early experiences with education were also marred by the fact that, growing up, she was bullied at school.
She added: “I had a fairly average upbringing. My mum was neither strict nor lenient, and I was educated at school. I found it killed any love of learning for me, because everything was forced.”
(Image: PA Real Life/Collect)
Then, having learned about different styles of parenting whilst studying childcare, she decided to adopt an ‘authoritarian’ approach after George was born in April 2011.
“I was taught a very linear punishment and reward type system, which I was using at first,” she said. “But I soon realised that wasn’t going to work with George.
“He was a very spirited child and would have meltdowns. The punishment and reward system wasn’t making either of us happy.”
So, when George was around two and in nursery, Nic decided to change tack, having read up on ‘gentle’ parenting - a method based on mutual respect and willingness, rather than demands and rules, where a parent will offer guidance, but ultimately, children make their own decisions.
She recalled: “I noticed a difference immediately. I told George, ‘You choose what you want to do,’ and from then on, we weren’t struggling anymore.
"Before, he’d have several meltdowns a day. He was losing it over everything we tried to control and getting frustrated with us telling him what to do - but we changed our methods and they reduced to just a couple a week.”
(Image: PA Real Life/Collect)
George remained in nursery for just eight weeks, then Nic and Kyle agreed to remove him.
She added: “We weren’t happy with him being there. It felt wrong to have him away from the family.”
Since then, George has not set foot in a mainstream school – and neither have his siblings.
Nic added: "We did try home-schooling where we focused on set topics, but this didn't really work, because we were missing out on things we wanted to learn. Then, we learned about unschooling online in parenting and home education groups."
Describing her family as being at the 'extreme end' of unschooling, Nic said that the first drastic change made was to their daily routine - scrapping mealtimes and bedtimes.
(Image: PA Real Life/Collect)
“We allow the children to come to us when they are hungry,” she explained. “I will leave snacks out for them to pick at, like breadsticks, bits of fruit and veg and sweets and chocolate if they wish, or if they want a meal, we will decide together what they are going to have, so it gives them control.
“We have taught them about food, what their bodies need and the different nutrients and will cook together.
“They usually go to sleep between 9pm and 1am. They have never gone to sleep on their own. I will sit with them and we will sing or listen to a podcast.
“I remember as a kid feeling sad waiting to fall asleep, or having a nightmare, and I never want them to feel like that. I want it to be this lovely, cosy experience for them.
(Image: PA Real Life/Collect)
“They fall into a natural rhythm and will sleep and wake when they want to. I’ll only set an alarm if we have to be somewhere.”
With no set bedtime either, the family spend the evening watching movies, reading books, doing arts and crafts, or learning.
Curiosity, rather than curriculums, dictate exactly what the children learn each day, and a lot of their education is very hands-on.
Nic continued: “As long as they are not breaching health and safety, they can do what they like. We love getting out in nature and spend a lot of time camping. We learn about foraging and different animals.
(Image: PA Real Life/Collect)
“George became interested in bushcraft and started making bowls from branches. He also likes trains and trams, so we went on a tour to find out how they – and electricity – work.
“He does a lot of video gaming, like Minecraft, so has learned how to type, read and write notes to his friends through that.
“We have never sat down and done a lesson on reading and writing. They are just picking it up. The girls’ vocabulary is unbelievable.
“I can’t imagine them being sat in a classroom. When I compare what they would have to do at school with what they do today, I realise it would never work for them.”
When it comes to discipline, Nic believes that by having healthy discussions, rather than punishing her children, she will guide them towards making their own decisions.
If any family members are ever feeling frustrated, they will have 'table time', where everyone gathers to discuss their issues.
She said: “The conventional thinking is that you have to tell children what to do otherwise they won’t do it, but from my point of view, when you give them the information, they are good at processing that information and meeting their own needs.
“I’m not perfect and will lose my temper but we do not do punishment, we try to do everything through discussion.”
Hoping that she is raising three independent children who know their own minds, Nic also allows the children free reign over their appearance, letting them dye their hair or wear make-up if they want to.
Ellie is creative and loves cosmetics and colouring her hair bright green, while Aimee previously insisted on wearing odd shoes for a year-and-a-half.
“They like to decorate their clothes with paint,” Nic said. “If they want to wear pyjamas in the daytime, they are allowed to. We have a single box of clothes and they can choose from there.
“As long as it’s safe, the clothes are clean and weather appropriate then I don’t mind. It’s allowing them to be creative."
(Image: PA Real Life/Collect)
Although she cannot see them wanting to, Nic says she would enrol the children into a mainstream school if they expressed a wish to go.
“You can’t say have autonomy in one area and not another - although I can’t see why they would choose formal education over the freedoms they have now,” she said.
She says people do question her methods, but they are mostly just curious, or surprised that unschooling is legal.
Under current UK law, parents are permitted to teach their children at home, either full or part-time, and do not have to follow the national curriculum.
However, they must ensure their children are in full-time learning from the age of five, and councils can make informal inquiries to check that a suitable education is being given.
On one occasion, Nic was told by a stranger that her children 'will never get on in life' unless she puts them into a mainstream school – but she disagrees, and has high aspirations for George, Ellie and Aimee.
She concluded: “George has already said he wants to take his GCSEs, and wants to take them early so he can do more learning.
“He is very scientifically-minded, and knows how everything works. He eventually wants to learn to code.
(Image: PA Real Life/Collect)
“Ellie is very musical and creative. She loves playing the drums, art, and writing. We’re actually writing a young adult book together.
“Aimee is still at that stage where everything is magical, so she’s into make believe and creating scenarios with her toys.
“I want to teach them they can do anything they want to do. Success is dependent on each person’s world view, so as long as the children themselves feel successful, I’m happy.
“The best thing is seeing how open-minded and kind they are. The main thing is to teach them how the world works, and kindness and empathy, which they have by the bucketload.”
Do you agree with Nic's unschooling approach? Have you taken your children out of mainstream school to either home school or 'unschool'? Let us know your views in the comments, or share them with us on our Manchester Family Facebook page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--A road has been shut after a 'sinkhole' opened up outside a school in Bolton

A road has been shut after a 'sinkhole ' opened up outside a school in Bolton .
Greenroyd Avenue in Breightmet was partially closed near to the entrance to St Catherine 's Academy after the hole emerged on Tuesday morning .
Residents say cracks began to show on the road following heavy rain on Sunday .
One said : `` It does not look safe , it is like a big pothole . ''
Pictures from the scene show the collapsed section of road , as well as cracks in the tarmac stretching for several metres .
A plastic barrier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
United Utilities has told Bolton Council that the sink hole opened up after a blockage caused water to shoot up through the tarmac .
Engineers are currently on site carrying out repairs .
A spokesperson for United Utilities said : `` Earlier this afternoon we were notified of a possible road collapse on Greenroyd Avenue , Bolton , and have sent our engineers to the site to investigate .
`` It 's too early to say if it has been caused by a collapsed sewer at this stage but we 'll know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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A road has been shut after a 'sinkhole' opened up outside a school in Bolton.
Greenroyd Avenue in Breightmet was partially closed near to the entrance to St Catherine's Academy after the hole emerged on Tuesday morning.
Residents say cracks began to show on the road following heavy rain on Sunday.
One said: "It does not look safe, it is like a big pothole."
Pictures from the scene show the collapsed section of road, as well as cracks in the tarmac stretching for several metres.
A plastic barrier has been used to cover the hole.
United Utilities has told Bolton Council that the sink hole opened up after a blockage caused water to shoot up through the tarmac.
Engineers are currently on site carrying out repairs.
A spokesperson for United Utilities said: "Earlier this afternoon we were notified of a possible road collapse on Greenroyd Avenue, Bolton, and have sent our engineers to the site to investigate.
"It's too early to say if it has been caused by a collapsed sewer at this stage but we'll know more once they've completed their survey."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--"We welcome PM's high speed rail promise - but where's the budget, when's it coming and what's the p

"We welcome PM's high speed rail promise - but where's the budget, when's it coming and what's the plan for Piccadilly?"

Northern leaders have welcomed the Prime Minister 's vow to build High Speed North - but fear cost-cutting , a missing timetable and the glaring omission of a plan for Piccadilly .
During a rousing House of Commons speech on Tuesday , Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the green light for massive rail investment for northern cities - bringing both HS2 and east-west rail links to Greater Manchester and beyond .
Mr Johnson said High Speed North would be 'one integrated master plan ' to create both HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail - routes connecting northern cities - 'as quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson added : `` I am drawing a clear line under the mismanagement of the past – HS2 must be delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively so that communities feel its benefits more quickly , particularly those in the North . ''
He also promised £5bn to improve bus and cycle links outside London , as well as upgrades to local roads .
But an independent report into how HS2 should proceed , led by Douglas Oakervee and also published on Tuesday , recommended 'pausing ' the northern 2b section of high speed rail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in part , assess 'real opportunities to reduce costs ' .
While rejecting the word 'pause ' , Grant Shapps , Transport Secretary , told the M.E.N the Government would take time to work with Transport for the North to integrate HS2 's northern legs with east-west links .
While the Oakervee report gave a completion date of summer 2020 for the new plan , Mr Shapps could not give a timeline for this .
While welcoming plans to revolutionise transport , northern leaders fear the devil lies in the missing detail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a poor quality railway in comparison with the London leg .
Also among concerns are the lack of a firm timetable and Mr Johnson 's failure to mention in his speech either the plan for an underground station at Piccadilly or the vital addition of platforms 15 and 16 to the existing hub - despite name-checking upgrades to other pinchpoints like Bristol East .
Andy Burnham , Greater Manchester Mayor , told the M.E.N he 'warmly welcomed ' the integration of HS2 with east-west links , but 'caveats ' include the lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ northern links and HS2 , a reassurance on the quality of the routes , and a clear timetable .
He added : `` The timetable is a concern .
They sent a very firm timetable for the London to Birmingham route but there was no such timetable for the north .
`` The Prime Minister came here promising fast-tracking of the Manchester to Leeds route but has never put any detail behind that to say what it actually means .
We want a timetable for all of this .
On cost-cutting he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different railway to the one being built between London and Birmingham.
`` On Mr Johnson 's failure to mention platforms 15 and 16 at Piccadilly - which require up to £1bn to fix a bottle-neck in the north - he added : `` It 's shovel-ready and yet they continue to drag their feet . ''
He said the Prime Minister had failed to mention the Bradford section for the route - reigniting fears the Government will choose to upgrade the existing Hudderfsfield line rather than invest in a new section of track @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses , also expressed concerns about the review of the northern leg .
He said : “ What we don ’ t want to see is the wider Northern area merely getting the leftover crumbs from the plate , and ultimately a second class system compared to the south .
We are desperately in need of a ‘ levelled up ’ railway system , with much greater capacity , and vastly improved connectivity east/west , that will help deliver more sustainable travel for all . ''
Transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pause but could not offer a timetable , budget or guarantee that Piccadilly would get the upgrade it needs .
He added : `` We disagree with using the language of 'pause ' or 'review ' .
We think that 's the wrong language to use .
We are asking the National Infrastructure Commission to look at how best to integrate this .
It is happening .
Because Northern Powerhouse Rail was not invented when HS2 was first floated we have to consider things like the route into Manchester , how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things . ''
But he conceded there would be 'trade-offs ' along the northern route and when asked about whether Piccadilly would get an underground station and platforms 15 and 16 , he added : `` Different cities will want different things .
`` We need to work with northern leaders to priorities what 's wanted and what is practical to deliver .
`` I 'm not saying we are definitely going ahead with x or y because we are waiting on further research and reports from the Mayor of Manchester and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage of the process .
It 's all part of the same question . ''
When questioned on a timetable for the completion of integration work , he said it would be 'months not years ' .
He said he had produced a consultation for the Manchester-Leeds route and was waiting on northern leaders to respond , adding : `` It 's not that the Government is holding things up or dragging its feet .
We have to work together on these things . ''
Anthony Smith , chief executive of the independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was 'crucial ' to avoid the public paying through higher rail fares .
Henri Murison , director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership , said the Oakervee Review allowed for a 'joined-up ' and upgraded railway for the north .
Work on phase one of HS2 , from London to Birmingham , will start in April .
Mr Johnson said a minister would be appointed to take charge of the project .

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Northern leaders have welcomed the Prime Minister's vow to build High Speed North - but fear cost-cutting, a missing timetable and the glaring omission of a plan for Piccadilly.
During a rousing House of Commons speech on Tuesday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the green light for massive rail investment for northern cities - bringing both HS2 and east-west rail links to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Mr Johnson said High Speed North would be 'one integrated master plan' to create both HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail - routes connecting northern cities - 'as quickly and cost-effectively as possible'.
Mr Johnson added: "I am drawing a clear line under the mismanagement of the past – HS2 must be delivered more efficiently and cost-effectively so that communities feel its benefits more quickly, particularly those in the North."
He also promised £5bn to improve bus and cycle links outside London, as well as upgrades to local roads.
But an independent report into how HS2 should proceed, led by Douglas Oakervee and also published on Tuesday, recommended 'pausing' the northern 2b section of high speed rail for a six-month review.
This would, in part, assess 'real opportunities to reduce costs'.
While rejecting the word 'pause', Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary, told the M.E.N the Government would take time to work with Transport for the North to integrate HS2's northern legs with east-west links.
While the Oakervee report gave a completion date of summer 2020 for the new plan, Mr Shapps could not give a timeline for this.
(Image: PA)
While welcoming plans to revolutionise transport, northern leaders fear the devil lies in the missing detail and that the region could be left with a poor quality railway in comparison with the London leg.
Also among concerns are the lack of a firm timetable and Mr Johnson's failure to mention in his speech either the plan for an underground station at Piccadilly or the vital addition of platforms 15 and 16 to the existing hub - despite name-checking upgrades to other pinchpoints like Bristol East.
Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor, told the M.E.N he 'warmly welcomed' the integration of HS2 with east-west links, but 'caveats' include the lack of a commitment to redesign Piccadilly for northern links and HS2, a reassurance on the quality of the routes, and a clear timetable.
He added: "The timetable is a concern. They sent a very firm timetable for the London to Birmingham route but there was no such timetable for the north.
"The Prime Minister came here promising fast-tracking of the Manchester to Leeds route but has never put any detail behind that to say what it actually means. We want a timetable for all of this.
On cost-cutting he added: "Effectively this gives you a different railway to the one being built between London and Birmingham. "
On Mr Johnson's failure to mention platforms 15 and 16 at Piccadilly - which require up to £1bn to fix a bottle-neck in the north - he added: "It's shovel-ready and yet they continue to drag their feet."
(Image: PA)
He said the Prime Minister had failed to mention the Bradford section for the route - reigniting fears the Government will choose to upgrade the existing Hudderfsfield line rather than invest in a new section of track.
Chris Manka, North West Regional Chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses, also expressed concerns about the review of the northern leg.
He said: “What we don’t want to see is the wider Northern area merely getting the leftover crumbs from the plate, and ultimately a second class system compared to the south. We are desperately in need of a ‘levelled up’ railway system, with much greater capacity, and vastly improved connectivity east/west, that will help deliver more sustainable travel for all."
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps denied there would be a pause but could not offer a timetable, budget or guarantee that Piccadilly would get the upgrade it needs.
He added: "We disagree with using the language of 'pause' or 'review'. We think that's the wrong language to use. We are asking the National Infrastructure Commission to look at how best to integrate this. It is happening. Because Northern Powerhouse Rail was not invented when HS2 was first floated we have to consider things like the route into Manchester, how the stations are orientated and those kinds of things."
(Image: Mark Waugh)
But he conceded there would be 'trade-offs' along the northern route and when asked about whether Piccadilly would get an underground station and platforms 15 and 16, he added: "Different cities will want different things.
"We need to work with northern leaders to priorities what's wanted and what is practical to deliver.
"I'm not saying we are definitely going ahead with x or y because we are waiting on further research and reports from the Mayor of Manchester and the city council. That's the next stage of the process. It's all part of the same question."
When questioned on a timetable for the completion of integration work, he said it would be 'months not years'.
He said he had produced a consultation for the Manchester-Leeds route and was waiting on northern leaders to respond, adding: "It's not that the Government is holding things up or dragging its feet. We have to work together on these things."
Anthony Smith, chief executive of the independent watchdog Transport Focus, said cost control was 'crucial' to avoid the public paying through higher rail fares.
Henri Murison, director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, said the Oakervee Review allowed for a 'joined-up' and upgraded railway for the north.
Work on phase one of HS2, from London to Birmingham, will start in April.
Mr Johnson said a minister would be appointed to take charge of the project.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--Ilkay Gundogan explains why he rejected Liverpool FC and Jurgen Klopp to join Man City

Ilkay Gundogan has revealed why he rejected the chance to reunite with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool to join Manchester City in the summer of 2016 .
The German midfielder joined Klopp at Borussia Dortmund in May 2011 and enjoyed some of the best years of his career .
Under the now Liverpool manager 's leadership , Gundogan lifted the Bundesliga title and German cup as well as helping his side reach the final of the Champions League .
Following Klopp 's move to Anfield to replace Brendan Rodgers , he was eager to link up with Gundogan again and attempted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gundogan moved to City instead , becoming the first signing of the Pep Guardiola era .
The 29-year-old revealed he rejected the advances of his former boss in search of a new challenge .
`` I believe in challenges in life and I always try to challenge myself first of all , '' he said during an interview with FantasyPL .
`` I feel like if I do n't challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone , I 'm not going to change anything and wo n't improve .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Jurgen and I love him as a person and a manager but I felt it was time for something else .
`` I wanted to leave Dortmund in Dortmund and did n't want to think about the time that I had with him when I was joining a new club .
`` That was a bit of the reason why I did n't want to join Liverpool . ''
Gundogan also revealed the chance to work with Guardiola was a major factor in moving to the Etihad Stadium as he had dreamt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` Obviously , on the other side there was Pep Guardiola who I loved watching when he was at Barcelona - the way he made his team play .
`` When he was with Bayern Munich , I played against him and you felt on the pitch how strong his sides were and it was always a dream to call him my manager one day .
`` At that point , I had the possibility to train and play for him and the combination with Man City was perfect .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next step for me and the next challenge .
`` Even though the start was not so easy , I think I 've made the right decision and I 'm very happy here . ''

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Ilkay Gundogan has revealed why he rejected the chance to reunite with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool to join Manchester City in the summer of 2016.
The German midfielder joined Klopp at Borussia Dortmund in May 2011 and enjoyed some of the best years of his career.
Under the now Liverpool manager's leadership, Gundogan lifted the Bundesliga title and German cup as well as helping his side reach the final of the Champions League.
Following Klopp's move to Anfield to replace Brendan Rodgers, he was eager to link up with Gundogan again and attempted to bring him to Merseyside. However, Gundogan moved to City instead, becoming the first signing of the Pep Guardiola era.
The 29-year-old revealed he rejected the advances of his former boss in search of a new challenge.
"I believe in challenges in life and I always try to challenge myself first of all," he said during an interview with FantasyPL.
"I feel like if I don't challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone, I'm not going to change anything and won't improve.
"So I had a great four years with Jurgen and I love him as a person and a manager but I felt it was time for something else.
"I wanted to leave Dortmund in Dortmund and didn't want to think about the time that I had with him when I was joining a new club.
"That was a bit of the reason why I didn't want to join Liverpool."
Gundogan also revealed the chance to work with Guardiola was a major factor in moving to the Etihad Stadium as he had dreamt of working with the Catalan.
He added: "Obviously, on the other side there was Pep Guardiola who I loved watching when he was at Barcelona - the way he made his team play.
"When he was with Bayern Munich, I played against him and you felt on the pitch how strong his sides were and it was always a dream to call him my manager one day.
"At that point, I had the possibility to train and play for him and the combination with Man City was perfect.
"I just thought okay that's the next step for me and the next challenge.
"Even though the start was not so easy, I think I've made the right decision and I'm very happy here."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--Manchester United sent warning over Bruno Fernandes position amid Jack Grealish links

Former Sporting Lisbon boss Carlos Carvalhal has warned Manchester United that Bruno Fernandes should n't play in the No.10 playmaker role .
United completed a January transfer deal worth £47million , plus add-ons , for Fernandes and the Portuguese had a positive debut against Wolves .
And despite the fact he played deeper in midfield for a time in that game , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to field the 25-year-old as United 's No.10 in the short term .
But Carvalhal , who is now back in Portugal in charge of Rio Ave after spells with Swansea and Sheffield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing in the right position at Old Trafford .
He thinks he will have more impact in a deeper role — something that may come to fruition given United 's interest in more No.10 signings this summer with Jack Grealish and James Maddison on their radar .
`` He ( Fernandes ) is not a Number 10 , '' Carvalhal told Sky Sports .
`` He is a midfielder but he has developed that ability to break the line of the defence to score goals .
“ He shoots , he assists , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is not a 10 , he is an 8 .
He is a box-to-box player who understands very well the game .
He does n't just play .
He understands everything that happens around him . ''
Carvalhal also believes Fernandes can turn into a leader at United .
Players like Axel Tuanzebe and Daniel James have already revealed the positive impact the new signing is making in United training , with the team currently away on a warm weather trip to Marbella , and Carvalhal expects Fernandes to be vocal under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team , he can talk , he can give feedback , '' he added .
He is kind of like a manager on the pitch .
He can organise things in the last part of the pitch .
He is a really exciting player .
“ He has been the best player in the Portuguese league for two years minimum .
He is in that group of players who are among the best in the world .
`` Sometimes these technical players , it is their quality in the defensive transition that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When they lose the ball , they do n't react quickly enough to win it back , but he has developed a lot in the past two seasons .
`` When his team loses the ball , he reacts quickly to win the ball back .
That is important in England .
He is not lazy , he is the opposite .
A fighter .
He has everything to be a key player . ''

Former Sporting Lisbon boss Carlos Carvalhal has warned Manchester United that Bruno Fernandes shouldn't play in the No.10 playmaker role.
United completed a January transfer deal worth £47million, plus add-ons, for Fernandes and the Portuguese had a positive debut against Wolves. And despite the fact he played deeper in midfield for a time in that game, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to field the 25-year-old as United's No.10 in the short term.
But Carvalhal, who is now back in Portugal in charge of Rio Ave after spells with Swansea and Sheffield Wednesday, believes Fernandes might not be playing in the right position at Old Trafford.
He thinks he will have more impact in a deeper role — something that may come to fruition given United's interest in more No.10 signings this summer with Jack Grealish and James Maddison on their radar.
"He (Fernandes) is not a Number 10," Carvalhal told Sky Sports.
"He is a midfielder but he has developed that ability to break the line of the defence to score goals.
“He shoots, he assists, the passes and the free-kicks. But he is not a 10, he is an 8. He is a box-to-box player who understands very well the game. He doesn't just play. He understands everything that happens around him."
Carvalhal also believes Fernandes can turn into a leader at United.
Players like Axel Tuanzebe and Daniel James have already revealed the positive impact the new signing is making in United training, with the team currently away on a warm weather trip to Marbella, and Carvalhal expects Fernandes to be vocal under Solskjaer.
"He can organise the team, he can talk, he can give feedback," he added. He is kind of like a manager on the pitch. He can organise things in the last part of the pitch. He is a really exciting player.
“He has been the best player in the Portuguese league for two years minimum. He is in that group of players who are among the best in the world.
"Sometimes these technical players, it is their quality in the defensive transition that is a problem in the Premier League. When they lose the ball, they don't react quickly enough to win it back, but he has developed a lot in the past two seasons.
"When his team loses the ball, he reacts quickly to win the ball back. That is important in England. He is not lazy, he is the opposite. A fighter. He has everything to be a key player."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--Swords, machetes, meat cleavers and a Ninja-style throwing star - the incredible but deadly haul of

Swords, machetes, meat cleavers and a Ninja-style throwing star - the incredible but deadly haul of almost 1,000 knives handed in to police in just five months

Almost 1,000 knives and other bladed weapons have been handed in to police across Greater Manchester over the course of just five months .
Images released by Greater Manchester Police show the extent of the deadly haul , which includes swords , machetes , meat cleavers and even a Ninja-style throwing star .
There are also kitchen knives and ornamental blades .
All would be deadly in the wrong hands .
Now , set against a national surge in knife crime and a number of high-profile court cases , secure knife bins will be permanently available at police stations across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sgt Paul Nolan , of GMP 's Violence Reduction Unit , said : `` We are sharing the images of knives not to frighten people , but to thank those who have taken the time and effort to bring knives into their local stations .
`` The bins are out there to encourage anyone who comes across a knife , in any part of their life , whether it has been obtained through a hobby , such as hunting or fishing , or anyone who has previously ordered a knife online and now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hand it in . ''
Bins were placed at stations within all 10 Greater Manchester districts under Operation Sceptre , GMP 's week-long knife amnesty .
The project , run by the force and the British Ironwork Centre , was part of the centre 's 'Save a Life , Surrender Your Knife ' campaign , which saw the creation of the renowned Knife Angel sculpture .
Crafted out of knives handed in , the sculpture toured the country to raise awareness of knife crime and challenge perceptions around carrying blades .
More @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police as part of the seven-day probe .
GMP said it officially launched its 'Forever Knife Amnesty ' at the start of this month , and the specialist dump bins were now available .
But while they were in production , temporary bins were used .
It 's now been revealed that more than 300 knives were deposited within those bins - edging the overall figure handed in since September up to 1,000 .
Sgt Nolan said : `` When officers emptied the temporary bins , they found a variety of different knives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is a great result and start to the forever amnesty and means there are 300 less knives on the streets of Greater Manchester .
The newly designed bins have now been placed in 10 GMP stations and can be accessed at any time of the day or night to allow anyone to deposit a knife safely and anonymously .
`` The amnesty is not about secrecy .
`` It 's to allow people to bring a knife to a police station where they can deposit it into a bin .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knives on the streets of Greater Manchester and this is proving to be a safe and secure way of doing this . ''
The bins will be available in Manchester , Stockport , Stretford , Tameside , Swinton , Oldham , Wigan , Bolton , Bury and Rochdale .
It 's understood they will be emptied once a month .
Police divisions are sharing details of the campaign on social media channels .
The bins are available to anyone who comes across an old knife at home , or collectors who now want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the forces are also being targted .
Sgt Nolan added : `` In short anyone who comes across any knife , in any part of their life that they no longer have a need for please bring it to the amnesty bins .
`` It will be gratefully received . ''
Superintendent Chris Downey added : `` We were delighted , and a little surprised , with the results of September 's week-long amnesty , as we didn ’ t expect so many knives to be deposited .
`` Deploying permanent amnesty bins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are taking in our fight against knife crime .
`` A large part of our work is out in our communities with young people , educating them on the impact knives can have not just on individuals , but on families and communities .
`` Our aim is to understand why people are carrying knives and work to dispel the myth that knives are essential to keeping you safe .
`` Carrying a knife often has life-changing consequences , such as being expelled from school , being sent to prison and sadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knife surrendered is one less knife out on the street , where they can do serious damage . ''

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Almost 1,000 knives and other bladed weapons have been handed in to police across Greater Manchester over the course of just five months.
Images released by Greater Manchester Police show the extent of the deadly haul, which includes swords, machetes, meat cleavers and even a Ninja-style throwing star.
There are also kitchen knives and ornamental blades.
All would be deadly in the wrong hands.
Now, set against a national surge in knife crime and a number of high-profile court cases, secure knife bins will be permanently available at police stations across Greater Manchester, GMP have revealed.
Sgt Paul Nolan, of GMP's Violence Reduction Unit, said: "We are sharing the images of knives not to frighten people, but to thank those who have taken the time and effort to bring knives into their local stations.
"The bins are out there to encourage anyone who comes across a knife, in any part of their life, whether it has been obtained through a hobby, such as hunting or fishing, or anyone who has previously ordered a knife online and now wants to get rid of it, to hand it in."
(Image: GMP)
The drive began in September.
Bins were placed at stations within all 10 Greater Manchester districts under Operation Sceptre, GMP's week-long knife amnesty.
The project, run by the force and the British Ironwork Centre, was part of the centre's 'Save a Life, Surrender Your Knife' campaign, which saw the creation of the renowned Knife Angel sculpture.
Crafted out of knives handed in, the sculpture toured the country to raise awareness of knife crime and challenge perceptions around carrying blades.
More than 600 knives were given up to police as part of the seven-day probe.
(Image: GMP)
GMP said it officially launched its 'Forever Knife Amnesty' at the start of this month, and the specialist dump bins were now available.
But while they were in production, temporary bins were used.
It's now been revealed that more than 300 knives were deposited within those bins - edging the overall figure handed in since September up to 1,000.
Sgt Nolan said: "When officers emptied the temporary bins, they found a variety of different knives that totalled to over 300.
"This is a great result and start to the forever amnesty and means there are 300 less knives on the streets of Greater Manchester.
The newly designed bins have now been placed in 10 GMP stations and can be accessed at any time of the day or night to allow anyone to deposit a knife safely and anonymously.
"The amnesty is not about secrecy.
(Image: GMP)
"It's to allow people to bring a knife to a police station where they can deposit it into a bin.
"The purpose is to reduce the number of knives on the streets of Greater Manchester and this is proving to be a safe and secure way of doing this."
The bins will be available in Manchester, Stockport, Stretford, Tameside, Swinton, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton, Bury and Rochdale.
It's understood they will be emptied once a month.
Police divisions are sharing details of the campaign on social media channels.
The bins are available to anyone who comes across an old knife at home, or collectors who now want rid.
Those who have served in the forces are also being targted.
Sgt Nolan added: "In short anyone who comes across any knife, in any part of their life that they no longer have a need for please bring it to the amnesty bins.
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"It will be gratefully received."
Superintendent Chris Downey added: "We were delighted, and a little surprised, with the results of September's week-long amnesty, as we didn’t expect so many knives to be deposited.
"Deploying permanent amnesty bins is just one of the many steps we are taking in our fight against knife crime.
"A large part of our work is out in our communities with young people, educating them on the impact knives can have not just on individuals, but on families and communities.
"Our aim is to understand why people are carrying knives and work to dispel the myth that knives are essential to keeping you safe.
"Carrying a knife often has life-changing consequences, such as being expelled from school, being sent to prison and sadly, loss of life.
"Every knife surrendered is one less knife out on the street, where they can do serious damage."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--'He'll be missed more than words can say': Family pay tribute to 'easy going, gentle giant' who died

'He'll be missed more than words can say': Family pay tribute to 'easy going, gentle giant' who died following huge street brawl on Wilmslow Road

A family has paid an emotional tribute to a medical student who died after being attacked during a mass street brawl in Rusholme .
Emanuel Gabriel Simon , 33 , died on Tuesday , 16 days after being 'brutally assaulted ' on Wilmslow Road .
Emanuel , known as Paulos to family and friends , moved to the UK from Eritrea in East Africa in 2008 .
He studied medicine at Manchester University and had 'big dreams and aspirations ' of becoming a doctor .
In a tribute his family said : `` He worked hard while balancing both his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a gap year he had been accepted to join a university in Leeds to continue his studies in medicine .
`` Known to his family and friends as Paulos , Emanuel was a gentle giant , easy going , quick to smile and loved life – he was dearly loved .
`` Being one of nine siblings , Emanuel was from a large family and his loss will have a huge impact on every one of his friends and family .
`` Emanuel was taken far too soon and in such tragic circumstances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ words can say . ''
The fight , which involved 15 to 20 men , took place outside the Dubai Cafe on Wilmslow Road at 5.15am on Saturday , January 26 .
No arrests have been made .
Det Chief Insp Carl Jones , of GMP ’ s Major Investigations Team , said : `` I would first like to pass on my most sincere of condolences to the family of Emanuel who have had to endure a horrendous few weeks and now have been told of the most dreadful news .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emanuel ’ s family and we are now focused on ascertaining the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and bringing whoever committed this sickening act to justice .
`` We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been involved or witnessed a large brawl directly outside the Dubai Café on Wilmslow Road in the early hours of Sunday 26 January to get in contact with us immediately . ''
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4409 quoting incident number 691 of 26/01/2020 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 @ @

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A family has paid an emotional tribute to a medical student who died after being attacked during a mass street brawl in Rusholme.
Emanuel Gabriel Simon, 33, died on Tuesday, 16 days after being 'brutally assaulted' on Wilmslow Road.
A murder investigation has been launched.
Emanuel, known as Paulos to family and friends, moved to the UK from Eritrea in East Africa in 2008.
He studied medicine at Manchester University and had 'big dreams and aspirations' of becoming a doctor.
In a tribute his family said: "He worked hard while balancing both his job and his studies and after taking a gap year he had been accepted to join a university in Leeds to continue his studies in medicine.
"Known to his family and friends as Paulos, Emanuel was a gentle giant, easy going, quick to smile and loved life – he was dearly loved.
"Being one of nine siblings, Emanuel was from a large family and his loss will have a huge impact on every one of his friends and family.
"Emanuel was taken far too soon and in such tragic circumstances. He will be missed more than words can say."
The fight, which involved 15 to 20 men, took place outside the Dubai Cafe on Wilmslow Road at 5.15am on Saturday, January 26.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
No arrests have been made.
Det Chief Insp Carl Jones, of GMP’s Major Investigations Team, said: "I would first like to pass on my most sincere of condolences to the family of Emanuel who have had to endure a horrendous few weeks and now have been told of the most dreadful news.
"Our specialist officers are working closely with Emanuel’s family and we are now focused on ascertaining the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and bringing whoever committed this sickening act to justice.
"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been involved or witnessed a large brawl directly outside the Dubai Café on Wilmslow Road in the early hours of Sunday 26 January to get in contact with us immediately."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4409 quoting incident number 691 of 26/01/2020 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--'Community' gym given permission to open above car wash

A gym focusing on the ‘ community wellbeing ’ of residents in Lowton has been given permission to open its doors .
The facility will run ‘ small scale ’ personal training and group classes out of a vacant space above a car wash on the village ’ s Newton Road .
Work has already started on renovating the buildings on the site , which includes a petrol station , a vehicle repair garage and a car sales lot .
Changes to the layout will see 19 parking spaces introduced , with nine dedicated to gym users , and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul Mason , who will be the head coach of the new gym , told Wigan council ’ s planning committee that it was in his ethos to ‘ give something back to the community ’ .
“ The aim is to open a family-run community gym which supports everyone on their health and fitness journeys , ” he said .
“ The gym would operate with community interest groups and will reinvest all of its profits back into local causes .
“ It ’ s all about giving something back , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Planning officers said that a small gym serving local needs will not have an impact on the vitality or viability of local centres .
Every member of the planning committee backed the proposals - despite 13 residents objecting over parking and noise concerns .
Neighbours feared that loud music , and chatter from visitors leaving the gym at night , would cause disturbance .
But the committee agreed that the opening times - 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday , 8am to 8pm on Saturdays and 9am to 5pm on Sundays - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ This is a fantastic scheme .
I don ’ t see how it will be a problem for the neighbours , it ’ s good for the area.
” Coun Stuart Gerrard added : “ It ’ s good to see an old building put into great use.
” And while sympathetic to those living next to the site , Coun Kathleen Houlton , said : “ The owner has worked very hard with what residents have required and has come through very well .
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A gym focusing on the ‘community wellbeing’ of residents in Lowton has been given permission to open its doors.
The facility will run ‘small scale’ personal training and group classes out of a vacant space above a car wash on the village’s Newton Road.
Work has already started on renovating the buildings on the site, which includes a petrol station, a vehicle repair garage and a car sales lot.
Changes to the layout will see 19 parking spaces introduced, with nine dedicated to gym users, and a one-way system to improve traffic flow.
Paul Mason, who will be the head coach of the new gym, told Wigan council’s planning committee that it was in his ethos to ‘give something back to the community’.
“The aim is to open a family-run community gym which supports everyone on their health and fitness journeys,” he said.
“The gym would operate with community interest groups and will reinvest all of its profits back into local causes.
“It’s all about giving something back, and focusing on the wellbeing of the community.”
Planning officers said that a small gym serving local needs will not have an impact on the vitality or viability of local centres.
Every member of the planning committee backed the proposals - despite 13 residents objecting over parking and noise concerns.
Neighbours feared that loud music, and chatter from visitors leaving the gym at night, would cause disturbance.
But the committee agreed that the opening times - 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm on Saturdays and 9am to 5pm on Sundays - were acceptable.
Coun Jeanette Prescott said: “This is a fantastic scheme. I don’t see how it will be a problem for the neighbours, it’s good for the area.”
Coun Stuart Gerrard added: “It’s good to see an old building put into great use.”
And while sympathetic to those living next to the site, Coun Kathleen Houlton, said: “The owner has worked very hard with what residents have required and has come through very well.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--Jose Mourinho makes damning comment concerning Manchester United and Arsenal in top four race

Jose Mourinho appears to have dismissed Manchester United as contenders to finish in the Premier League 's top four - but does think Arsenal are in with a shout .
United are currently eighth in the table , six points off Chelsea in fourth , and have a game in hand on two of the seven teams above them - Sheffield United and Everton .
United have failed to capitalise on several slip-ups from Chelsea this season and face an uphill task to qualify for next season 's Champions League through their final league position .
Jose Mourinho 's Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Portuguese neglected to mention United when discussing Spurs ' possible challengers for a top-four spot .
Mourinho told Sky Sports : `` Wolves and Sheffield United are fighting for the top four .
[ The managers ] can say no , I understand if they say no , but the reality is that they are .
`` Not just because of the position that they are in the table , it is because of the power and quality .
`` They arrive in this situation wherein the eyes of everybody [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than happy - they are not more than happy .
`` Wolves bought an important player to try and improve their situation .
Sheffield United bought an important player and beat their record in the market to try to improve their team .
`` It 's not just about Tottenham , Arsenal , Chelsea and Everton .
It 's not just about us .
These two clubs I have to say ... fantastic . ''
Mourinho 's failure to mention United as contenders is made all the more damning by the fact Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the table with 31 points - four fewer than United and just seven clear of the relegation zone .

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Jose Mourinho appears to have dismissed Manchester United as contenders to finish in the Premier League's top four - but does think Arsenal are in with a shout.
United are currently eighth in the table, six points off Chelsea in fourth, and have a game in hand on two of the seven teams above them - Sheffield United and Everton.
United have failed to capitalise on several slip-ups from Chelsea this season and face an uphill task to qualify for next season's Champions League through their final league position.
Jose Mourinho's Tottenham are up to sixth after back-to-back wins and the Portuguese neglected to mention United when discussing Spurs' possible challengers for a top-four spot.
Mourinho told Sky Sports: "Wolves and Sheffield United are fighting for the top four. [The managers] can say no, I understand if they say no, but the reality is that they are.
"Not just because of the position that they are in the table, it is because of the power and quality.
"They arrive in this situation wherein the eyes of everybody [else], they should be more than happy - they are not more than happy.
"Wolves bought an important player to try and improve their situation. Sheffield United bought an important player and beat their record in the market to try to improve their team.
"It's not just about Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton. It's not just about us. These two clubs I have to say... fantastic."
Mourinho's failure to mention United as contenders is made all the more damning by the fact Arsenal are mentioned.
Arsenal are 10th in the table with 31 points - four fewer than United and just seven clear of the relegation zone.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--A murder investigation has been launched after a medical student died following a huge street brawl

A murder investigation has been launched after a medical student died following a huge street brawl in Rusholme

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died 16 days after being assaulted during a huge street fight in Rusholme .
Medical student Emanuel Gabriel Simon suffered serious head injuries in the brawl in the early hours of Saturday , January 26 .
After more than a fortnight in hospital fighting for his life the 33-year-old sadly died on Tuesday .
Police are now appealing for witnesses to the fight , which involved 15 to 20 men and took place outside the Dubai Cafe on Wilmslow Road at 5.15am .
No arrests have been made .
Det Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Major Investigations Team , said : `` I would first like to pass on my most sincere of condolences to the family of Emanuel who have had to endure a horrendous few weeks and now have been told of the most dreadful news .
`` Our specialist officers are working closely with Emanuel ’ s family and we are now focused on ascertaining the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and bringing whoever committed this sickening act to justice .
`` We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Dubai Café on Wilmslow Road in the early hours of Sunday 26 January to get in contact with us immediately . ''
Last month police said they believed the 'brutal assault ' took place following a disturbance opposite the junction of Thurloe Street .
Speaking at the time Det Insp Stuart Woodhead said : `` There were a large number of people present at the time and I am appealing for any witnesses or anyone with footage of the incident to please speak to police as soon as possible . ''
Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police on 0161 856 4409 quoting incident number 691 of 26/01/2020 or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died 16 days after being assaulted during a huge street fight in Rusholme.
Medical student Emanuel Gabriel Simon suffered serious head injuries in the brawl in the early hours of Saturday, January 26.
After more than a fortnight in hospital fighting for his life the 33-year-old sadly died on Tuesday.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to the fight, which involved 15 to 20 men and took place outside the Dubai Cafe on Wilmslow Road at 5.15am.
No arrests have been made.
Det Chief Inspector Carl Jones, of GMP’s Major Investigations Team, said: "I would first like to pass on my most sincere of condolences to the family of Emanuel who have had to endure a horrendous few weeks and now have been told of the most dreadful news.
"Our specialist officers are working closely with Emanuel’s family and we are now focused on ascertaining the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and bringing whoever committed this sickening act to justice.
"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been involved or witnessed a large brawl directly outside the Dubai Café on Wilmslow Road in the early hours of Sunday 26 January to get in contact with us immediately."
Last month police said they believed the 'brutal assault' took place following a disturbance opposite the junction of Thurloe Street.
Speaking at the time Det Insp Stuart Woodhead said: "There were a large number of people present at the time and I am appealing for any witnesses or anyone with footage of the incident to please speak to police as soon as possible."
Anyone with information about this incident should contact police on 0161 856 4409 quoting incident number 691 of 26/01/2020 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-12--The one player Manchester United must change their transfer policy for this summer

Manchester United have often found themselves wedged between a rock and a hard place recently .
While the club is aware of the need to `` rebuild '' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's squad , they are also adamant they wo n't be exploited in the transfer market .
There 's always been the idea that a fee goes up when United come calling .
It 's the price you pay when you 're one of the richest clubs in world football , but there is also an awareness inside the corridors of power at Old Trafford that when you overpay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to overpay for them all .
It 's why negotiations have been drawn out for deals with Sporting Lisbon for Bruno Fernandes in January , and with Leicester City for Harry Maguire and Crystal Palace for Aaron Wan-Bissaka .
It 's an approach that makes a lot of financial sense , even if it does n't always tally with the footballing side of the process of rebuilding a squad .
This summer United are in the market for at least three more major signings , but the desire to be seen to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiations are a process again .
But there is one player that United should be prioritising as soon as the window opens and one who might just be worth compromising those principles for .
Jadon Sancho has been electric for Borussia Dortmund this season and does n't turn 20 until next month .
The Londoner looks like he 's discovered another level this season and his thrilling ability down the wing makes him a perfect Manchester United player .
He could be the catalyst to build this new United side around .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sancho has 12 goals and 13 assists , a phenomenal record that proves he can finish as well as provide .
There 's more than the raw numbers though , there 's the turn of pace to glide past a full-back , the direct runs that bring fans to their feet and the impudent pieces of skill , such as the back heel that helped Dortmund score their third goal against Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend .
Sancho is making an irresistible case to be a starter for England in Euro 2020 this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to see how Dortmund can keep him beyond the end of this season .
This is a talent that deserves the greatest stage .
Competition could be fierce for the former Manchester City prospect and he is certain to attract a transfer fee upwards of £100million , but that should n't put United off .
The attraction of a return to the Premier League is obvious for Sancho and United are one of few clubs that have the means to attract him .
If it means blowing their rivals out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then that is the approach that should be taken .
This squad is in need of a right winger , especially one that could create and score goals , given the issues United have had in those departments at times this season .
It 's also a squad in need of a sprinkling of star dust .
The expected departure of Paul Pogba this summer will mean the loss of a world-class player to the squad .
While Marcus Rashford is heading in that direction a club like United will always expect to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the game in the squad .
United are also in need of someone who can provide a source of inspiration .
Solskjaer 's rebuild is coming along slowly , but he needs an Eric Cantona for the 21st century , a player of such undisputed brilliance that he lifts his teammates up with him .
Sancho may still be a teenager but he looks to have that potential .
United 's caution in the transfer market is understandable , but in Sancho they might just have a star name worth breaking the @ @ @

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Manchester United have often found themselves wedged between a rock and a hard place recently. While the club is aware of the need to "rebuild" Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad, they are also adamant they won't be exploited in the transfer market.
There's always been the idea that a fee goes up when United come calling. It's the price you pay when you're one of the richest clubs in world football, but there is also an awareness inside the corridors of power at Old Trafford that when you overpay for one target you risk being asked to overpay for them all.
It's why negotiations have been drawn out for deals with Sporting Lisbon for Bruno Fernandes in January, and with Leicester City for Harry Maguire and Crystal Palace for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. It's an approach that makes a lot of financial sense, even if it doesn't always tally with the footballing side of the process of rebuilding a squad.
This summer United are in the market for at least three more major signings, but the desire to be seen to be doing business on their terms might mean negotiations are a process again.
But there is one player that United should be prioritising as soon as the window opens and one who might just be worth compromising those principles for.
Jadon Sancho has been electric for Borussia Dortmund this season and doesn't turn 20 until next month. The Londoner looks like he's discovered another level this season and his thrilling ability down the wing makes him a perfect Manchester United player. He could be the catalyst to build this new United side around.
In 18 starts in the Bundesliga this season Sancho has 12 goals and 13 assists, a phenomenal record that proves he can finish as well as provide. There's more than the raw numbers though, there's the turn of pace to glide past a full-back, the direct runs that bring fans to their feet and the impudent pieces of skill, such as the back heel that helped Dortmund score their third goal against Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend.
Sancho is making an irresistible case to be a starter for England in Euro 2020 this summer and in this form it's difficult to see how Dortmund can keep him beyond the end of this season. This is a talent that deserves the greatest stage.
Competition could be fierce for the former Manchester City prospect and he is certain to attract a transfer fee upwards of £100million, but that shouldn't put United off.
The attraction of a return to the Premier League is obvious for Sancho and United are one of few clubs that have the means to attract him. If it means blowing their rivals out of the water to land him and acting quickly then that is the approach that should be taken.
This squad is in need of a right winger, especially one that could create and score goals, given the issues United have had in those departments at times this season.
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It's also a squad in need of a sprinkling of star dust. The expected departure of Paul Pogba this summer will mean the loss of a world-class player to the squad. While Marcus Rashford is heading in that direction a club like United will always expect to have a couple of the biggest names in the game in the squad.
United are also in need of someone who can provide a source of inspiration. Solskjaer's rebuild is coming along slowly, but he needs an Eric Cantona for the 21st century, a player of such undisputed brilliance that he lifts his teammates up with him. Sancho may still be a teenager but he looks to have that potential.
United's caution in the transfer market is understandable, but in Sancho they might just have a star name worth breaking the bank for.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-12--Get paid £2,000 to spend a week in a 5* chalet in Val-d'Isère - but only if you can teach

A family is urgently seeking a tutor to accompany them on a luxury five-star holiday in the Alps this half term .
The parents of a GCSE student are adamant their son must continue studying during the break are offering to pay £2,000 to the chosen applicant as well as cover their flights and accommodation in a 5* catered chalet in the luxury resort of Val-d'Isère .
The couple - Sarah and Mark - say the applicant will need to teach 15-year-old maths and biology for three hours every afternoon while they are away due to upcoming mock exams .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ states that the family of four will be travelling in February for a week , and desperately need a new tutor after their previous one pulled out last minute due to an injury .
The tutor is required to teach from 3pm until 6pm everyday , with the rest of the day and evening free for them to spend how they wish .
The parents have said that their eldest child has been struggling to secure his predicted grades in Maths and Biology , and is desperate to improve them during his mocks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting a place in his chosen college .
According to the advert , hopefuls must have at least three years ’ experience , be adept in tutoring each subject , have a kind demeanour , valid passport and be able to leave for the holiday within a few day ’ s notice .
The family will be reviewing each application before the February 18 , and plan to select the final candidate on the 19th .
Bosses at Tutor House have noticed a 78pc increase in families hiring tutors to accompany them on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alex Dyer , founder of Tutor House , said : “ At Tutor House our goal is to make sure students receive the best tuition for them .
So , when parents reach out looking for something less traditional , we ’ re all ears .
That being said , we are seeing a growing trend for ‘ holiday tutors ’ , which is interesting because it shows how much parents are prioritising their children ’ s education .
“ This is obviously a really unique opportunity , and I ’ m sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tutors ’ dream job - as a former teacher I even thought about applying myself .
`` With the family ’ s deadline coming up we ’ re keen to help them find someone asap - although we don ’ t think it will be long for the applications to come flooding in.
” Hopefuls can apply for the position at https : //tutorhouse.co.uk/blog/tutor-needed-for-luxury-ski-holiday .

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A family is urgently seeking a tutor to accompany them on a luxury five-star holiday in the Alps this half term.
The parents of a GCSE student are adamant their son must continue studying during the break are offering to pay £2,000 to the chosen applicant as well as cover their flights and accommodation in a 5* catered chalet in the luxury resort of Val-d'Isère.
The couple - Sarah and Mark - say the applicant will need to teach 15-year-old maths and biology for three hours every afternoon while they are away due to upcoming mock exams.
The advert posted on Tutor House, states that the family of four will be travelling in February for a week, and desperately need a new tutor after their previous one pulled out last minute due to an injury.
The tutor is required to teach from 3pm until 6pm everyday, with the rest of the day and evening free for them to spend how they wish.
The parents have said that their eldest child has been struggling to secure his predicted grades in Maths and Biology, and is desperate to improve them during his mocks to give him a better chance at getting a place in his chosen college.
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According to the advert, hopefuls must have at least three years’ experience, be adept in tutoring each subject, have a kind demeanour, valid passport and be able to leave for the holiday within a few day’s notice.
The family will be reviewing each application before the February 18, and plan to select the final candidate on the 19th.
Bosses at Tutor House have noticed a 78pc increase in families hiring tutors to accompany them on holiday over the last two years.
Alex Dyer, founder of Tutor House, said: “At Tutor House our goal is to make sure students receive the best tuition for them. So, when parents reach out looking for something less traditional, we’re all ears. That being said, we are seeing a growing trend for ‘holiday tutors’, which is interesting because it shows how much parents are prioritising their children’s education.
“This is obviously a really unique opportunity, and I’m sure it’s probably a lot of tutors’ dream job - as a former teacher I even thought about applying myself.
"With the family’s deadline coming up we’re keen to help them find someone asap - although we don’t think it will be long for the applications to come flooding in.”
Hopefuls can apply for the position at https://tutorhouse.co.uk/blog/tutor-needed-for-luxury-ski-holiday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-12--Police pulled over a van on the M6 - and discovered 14 people riding in the back

Police were horrified after they pulled over a van on a motorway and discovered two babies and four toddlers among 14 people crammed into the back among mattresses and bedding .
Traffic cops from Central Motorway Police Group ( CMPG ) stopped the vehicle on Tuesday night on the M6 near the Stafford Services in Staffordshire because they suspected it was untaxed and had no MOT .
But they were incredulous to find several children and adults packed into the back of the van with mattresses and bedding piled high .
Police said the `` consequences could have been horrific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought before a court .
Read more of today 's top stories here Sharing details of the incident on Twitter , officers said the van was stopped near to Stafford Services on the northbound carriageway of the M6 at around 8.40pm on Tuesday .
A spokesperson wrote : `` We have stopped this van , on the M6 in the Staffordshire area , it was showing as untaxed & no MOT .
`` When we opened it we could n't believe our eyes 14 people inside it , including babies and children , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driver can expect a day in court . ''
Web users expressed their astonishment at the driver 's reckless actions with one writing : `` What is wrong with people , risking babies lives like that ? ''
Another added : `` That 's so wrong , I hope the driver gets a jail sentence , if the worse had happened I would feel sorry for the emergency services finding that situation . ''
And a social media said : `` These children just don ’ t stand a chance in life '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this situation would be bad enough but to put six young people in danger like that , is truly unforgivable . ''

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Police were horrified after they pulled over a van on a motorway and discovered two babies and four toddlers among 14 people crammed into the back among mattresses and bedding.
Traffic cops from Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) stopped the vehicle on Tuesday night on the M6 near the Stafford Services in Staffordshire because they suspected it was untaxed and had no MOT.
But they were incredulous to find several children and adults packed into the back of the van with mattresses and bedding piled high.
Police said the "consequences could have been horrific" and the driver will now be brought before a court.
Sharing details of the incident on Twitter, officers said the van was stopped near to Stafford Services on the northbound carriageway of the M6 at around 8.40pm on Tuesday.
A spokesperson wrote: "We have stopped this van, on the M6 in the Staffordshire area, it was showing as untaxed & no MOT.
"When we opened it we couldn't believe our eyes 14 people inside it, including babies and children, the consequences could have been horrific...driver can expect a day in court."
Web users expressed their astonishment at the driver's reckless actions with one writing: "What is wrong with people, risking babies lives like that?"
Another added: "That's so wrong, I hope the driver gets a jail sentence, if the worse had happened I would feel sorry for the emergency services finding that situation."
And a social media said: "These children just don’t stand a chance in life".
Another said: "One child in this situation would be bad enough but to put six young people in danger like that, is truly unforgivable."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-12--Mum plans fundraiser in memory of 'hero' son who saved her life before being washed out to sea

A mum whose son was washed out to sea is holding a fundraiser for those who tried to save him .
Sam Ord paid an emotional tribute to her 'hero ' son Ross Parker , revealing how he had sacrificed his own life to save hers .
The pair , from Leigh , had been walking on the beach in Dorset , where Manchester City fan Ross had moved to just weeks earlier , hoping for a fresh start .
It was last November , when Sam was visiting for a short break to spend time with him , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ channel .
A wave hit the back of Sam 's legs , causing her to fall over in the water .
And it was only because of the selfless actions of 24-year-old Ross , Sam 's only child , that she survived .
He knelt on her chest and held her down to stop her being washed into the sea , but when a big wave came and scooped the pair up , it sent Sam in the direction of the beach and Ross tragically out to sea .
Now Sam wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rescue Team who tried in vain to save Ross .
Despite their huge search operation , his body was found the following morning at nearby Hive beach .
Sam 's Crazy Bingo fundraiser is taking place at Leigh East Rugby Club at 7pm on Friday , February 21 .
There 'll be live music , raffles and an auction - for which donations are welcome - and everyone is welcome to attend .
Sam , who works on the personal injury team at Stephensons Solicitors in Wigan , said : `` The fundraiser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only as it is being done in Ross ' name , but the men and women who assisted me and searched for Ross give their time voluntarily and though they did n't manage to help Ross there are countless others that they do help .
I ca n't thank them enough . ''
And she spoke of how she 's coping since losing Ross , whose dad Alex had died when he was just 10 and who had told her he 'd 'found his happy place ' in Dorset , working as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his girlfriend Kiah .
`` I 'm doing okay , I still have my wobbles but have gone back to work on a phased return , '' said Sam , whose son had left his job at Tattu in Spinningfields before moving away .
`` It 's hard going to places where I used to go with Ross in Manchester and to the City games , but his friends are amazing and supporting me , as are my family and friends .
`` Christmas was very difficult and I 'm guessing April will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in that month .
I do feel his presence around me and when I 'm down I can hear him telling me to get a grip . ''
Hundreds of people turned out to Ross ' funeral , which was held at Howe Bridge Crematorium , followed by an 'after-party ' at Leigh East ARLFC .
Sam incorporated her son 's passions of Manchester City and music into the funeral - with songs including Hey Jude and David Bowie 's Kooks - and a City flag draped over his coffin .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see the Facebook page here .
Or to make a donation email sophieneedhamwork @ gmail.com or samanthaord.email @ yahoo.com .

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A mum whose son was washed out to sea is holding a fundraiser for those who tried to save him.
Sam Ord paid an emotional tribute to her 'hero' son Ross Parker, revealing how he had sacrificed his own life to save hers.
The pair, from Leigh, had been walking on the beach in Dorset, where Manchester City fan Ross had moved to just weeks earlier, hoping for a fresh start.
It was last November, when Sam was visiting for a short break to spend time with him, when tragedy struck as they crossed a small channel.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A wave hit the back of Sam's legs, causing her to fall over in the water. And it was only because of the selfless actions of 24-year-old Ross, Sam's only child, that she survived.
He knelt on her chest and held her down to stop her being washed into the sea, but when a big wave came and scooped the pair up, it sent Sam in the direction of the beach and Ross tragically out to sea.
Now Sam wants to raise money for the West Bay Coastguard Rescue Team who tried in vain to save Ross.
Despite their huge search operation, his body was found the following morning at nearby Hive beach.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Sam's Crazy Bingo fundraiser is taking place at Leigh East Rugby Club at 7pm on Friday, February 21.
There'll be live music, raffles and an auction - for which donations are welcome - and everyone is welcome to attend.
Sam, who works on the personal injury team at Stephensons Solicitors in Wigan, said: "The fundraiser means a lot to me, not only as it is being done in Ross' name, but the men and women who assisted me and searched for Ross give their time voluntarily and though they didn't manage to help Ross there are countless others that they do help. I can't thank them enough."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
And she spoke of how she's coping since losing Ross, whose dad Alex had died when he was just 10 and who had told her he'd 'found his happy place' in Dorset, working as a barman at a boutique hotel and meeting his girlfriend Kiah.
"I'm doing okay, I still have my wobbles but have gone back to work on a phased return," said Sam, whose son had left his job at Tattu in Spinningfields before moving away.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"It's hard going to places where I used to go with Ross in Manchester and to the City games, but his friends are amazing and supporting me, as are my family and friends.
"Christmas was very difficult and I'm guessing April will be too, as both our birthdays are in that month. I do feel his presence around me and when I'm down I can hear him telling me to get a grip."
Hundreds of people turned out to Ross' funeral, which was held at Howe Bridge Crematorium, followed by an 'after-party' at Leigh East ARLFC.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Sam incorporated her son's passions of Manchester City and music into the funeral - with songs including Hey Jude and David Bowie's Kooks - and a City flag draped over his coffin.
To find out more about the fundraiser, see the Facebook page here. Or to make a donation email sophieneedhamwork@gmail.com or samanthaord.email@yahoo.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-12--First look at Disneyland Paris new Arendelle: World of Frozen land

Bosses at Disneyland Paris have given a sneak peek at what fans can expect at the highly-anticipated Frozen-themed land .
A series of new pictures released by Disney show the brand new addition to the popular theme park - complete with a new ride , shops and restaurants .
The land will be based on Elsa and Anna 's kingdom of Arendelle , and will be modelled to look like the fictional city .
And blueprints for the new attraction show the centrepiece will be a 7.5 acre lake - replicating the Arendelle fjord from the movies .
Beyond the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Queen Elsa 's ice palace will stand between a snow-capped mountain range , overlooking the main attractions in the land .
Paris 's version of `` Frozen Land '' will mirror the Arendelle : World of Frozen land currently under construction in Hong Kong .
The French park will also have a replica of the popular Frozen Ever After ride currently operating at Walt Disney World 's Epcot .
The Epcot version of the attraction celebrates the anniversary of the day Princess Anna saved her sister Elsa .
As guests go on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elsa 's ice palace , see Olaf skating , and Elsa sing the iconic song Let It Go .
Riders return to Arendelle through a cloud of mist and experience a fireworks finale and a send-off from Elsa , Anna and their friends .
It is understood that the Paris lands will also include additional Frozen themed attractions , including shops to buy Frozen themed merchandise and souvenirs and two restaurant .
There will also be a dedicated meet and greet area where fans can meet the likes of Anna , Elsa and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Frozen land at Disneyland Paris is due to open in 2023 .
The land is part of a series of expansion plans at the park starting next year .

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Bosses at Disneyland Paris have given a sneak peek at what fans can expect at the highly-anticipated Frozen-themed land.
A series of new pictures released by Disney show the brand new addition to the popular theme park - complete with a new ride, shops and restaurants.
The land will be based on Elsa and Anna's kingdom of Arendelle, and will be modelled to look like the fictional city.
And blueprints for the new attraction show the centrepiece will be a 7.5 acre lake - replicating the Arendelle fjord from the movies.
Beyond the lake, it is understood a replica of Queen Elsa's ice palace will stand between a snow-capped mountain range, overlooking the main attractions in the land.
Paris's version of "Frozen Land" will mirror the Arendelle: World of Frozen land currently under construction in Hong Kong. The French park will also have a replica of the popular Frozen Ever After ride currently operating at Walt Disney World's Epcot.
The Epcot version of the attraction celebrates the anniversary of the day Princess Anna saved her sister Elsa. As guests go on a boat ride, they travel to Elsa's ice palace, see Olaf skating, and Elsa sing the iconic song Let It Go. Riders return to Arendelle through a cloud of mist and experience a fireworks finale and a send-off from Elsa, Anna and their friends.
It is understood that the Paris lands will also include additional Frozen themed attractions, including shops to buy Frozen themed merchandise and souvenirs and two restaurant.
There will also be a dedicated meet and greet area where fans can meet the likes of Anna, Elsa and Olaf.
The new Arendelle: World of Frozen land at Disneyland Paris is due to open in 2023.
The land is part of a series of expansion plans at the park starting next year.