themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Smyths Toys Superstores reopen for same day click and collect

Smyths Toys has reopened its stores for customers to click and collect .
The service is available in all but five stores and means customers can buy products online before 3pm and collect them the same day .
Only customers who have ordered in advance and have a 'Ready for Collection ' email can enter the stores and anyone else will be refused entry .
The Click & Collect point will be at the front door of the store .
Customers are asked to queue at the designated points outside the store and respect social distancing , keeping at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you order a large or heavy item , you 're being asked to 'ensure you have the means to easily collect the item ' .
Refunds/exchanges or additional sales at the stores are not available .
The 'Click and Collect Only Service ' is available in all stores excluding Leeds Kirkstall , Llandudno , Salisbury , Inverness and Forestside .
Collection hours may vary per store .
Check here for store collection times .
Earlier this week the government laid out its plans for when 'non-essential ' retailers can reopen .
Shops currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or homeware retailers , could be able to open from the start of June .
However , other businesses , such as pubs , hairdressers and cinemas will have to wait until July before they can reopen .

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Smyths Toys has reopened its stores for customers to click and collect.
The service is available in all but five stores and means customers can buy products online before 3pm and collect them the same day.
Only customers who have ordered in advance and have a 'Ready for Collection' email can enter the stores and anyone else will be refused entry.
The Click & Collect point will be at the front door of the store. Customers are asked to queue at the designated points outside the store and respect social distancing, keeping at least two metres from other shoppers.
If you order a large or heavy item, you're being asked to 'ensure you have the means to easily collect the item'.
Refunds/exchanges or additional sales at the stores are not available.
The 'Click and Collect Only Service' is available in all stores excluding Leeds Kirkstall, Llandudno, Salisbury, Inverness and Forestside.
Collection hours may vary per store. Check here for store collection times.
Earlier this week the government laid out its plans for when 'non-essential' retailers can reopen.
Shops currently considered 'non-essential', such as fashion or homeware retailers, could be able to open from the start of June.
However, other businesses, such as pubs, hairdressers and cinemas will have to wait until July before they can reopen.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--A wedding fit for heroes awaits one brave couple

It has been a time for the dedicated and courageous to step forward .
During the coronavirus pandemic thousands in the region have shown a kind of mettle and love beyond the call of duty .
Nurses , doctors , care home workers , and volunteers delivering medicines and food have answered the call and put their own lives on the line to save others .
Now one of them will have a dream wedding in a beautiful setting of lakes and countryside with a chorus of birdsong as a back drop .
As mark of gratitude the Lancashire Wildlife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to win a wedding , worth £9,000 , at the Brockholes nature reserve .
The stunning location which covers 250 acres , close to the River Ribble , is much sought after as a venue for weddings .
Guests on the floating visitor village will be able to see crested grebe , kingfisher , avocets , and bittern .
Paths around the reserve are habitats for dragonflies , butterflies , and orchids .
Roe deer and brown hare live in the woodland and birds of prey like hobby , buzzard , and red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is open to anyone who has helped others during the COVID-19 outbreak .
They simply have to share their story for a chance of winning .
Lindsey Poole , Director of Marketing for the Trust , said : `` We have seen so many heart warming stories of individuals going above and beyond in the current crisis to help people through .
`` Whether they are a front line key worker , or an individual who has become a hero supporting others , we want to thank them by hosting their special day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wedding industry in shut down , we knew it was a big ask to suppliers to help us bring this dream to life .
`` We have been blown away by the positivity and willingness to help from these suppliers , many of whom , like us , have had their income streams stopped overnight . ''
Caroline Wilson , Administration Officer at Brockholes , is the only member of the team not on furlough at the closed reserve .
`` Much of my job over the past month has been to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the announcement of the ban .
`` It is a heartbreaking time for all of our couples but they have all been tremendously understanding and we have managed to move all couples or pencil in back up dates for them .
`` To be able to offer a dream day to one couple who are out there making a real difference is brilliant and we are sure reading through all the entries will give us a boost . ''
Brockholes opened in 2011 , but following government guidelines closed on March 20th .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to www.brockholes.org and a short list of ten finalists will be put to a public vote in July , with the winner being announced in September .

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It has been a time for the dedicated and courageous to step forward.
During the coronavirus pandemic thousands in the region have shown a kind of mettle and love beyond the call of duty.
Nurses, doctors, care home workers, and volunteers delivering medicines and food have answered the call and put their own lives on the line to save others.
Now one of them will have a dream wedding in a beautiful setting of lakes and countryside with a chorus of birdsong as a back drop.
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As mark of gratitude the Lancashire Wildlife Trust is offering one couple the chance to win a wedding, worth £9,000, at the Brockholes nature reserve.
The stunning location which covers 250 acres, close to the River Ribble, is much sought after as a venue for weddings.
Guests on the floating visitor village will be able to see crested grebe, kingfisher, avocets, and bittern.
Paths around the reserve are habitats for dragonflies, butterflies, and orchids.
Roe deer and brown hare live in the woodland and birds of prey like hobby, buzzard, and red kite stalk the skies.
The competition is open to anyone who has helped others during the COVID-19 outbreak.
They simply have to share their story for a chance of winning.
Lindsey Poole, Director of Marketing for the Trust, said: "We have seen so many heart warming stories of individuals going above and beyond in the current crisis to help people through.
"Whether they are a front line key worker, or an individual who has become a hero supporting others, we want to thank them by hosting their special day at Brockholes.
"With the hospitality and wedding industry in shut down, we knew it was a big ask to suppliers to help us bring this dream to life.
"We have been blown away by the positivity and willingness to help from these suppliers, many of whom, like us, have had their income streams stopped overnight."
Caroline Wilson, Administration Officer at Brockholes, is the only member of the team not on furlough at the closed reserve.
"Much of my job over the past month has been to support existing couples move their wedding following the announcement of the ban.
"It is a heartbreaking time for all of our couples but they have all been tremendously understanding and we have managed to move all couples or pencil in back up dates for them.
"To be able to offer a dream day to one couple who are out there making a real difference is brilliant and we are sure reading through all the entries will give us a boost."
Brockholes opened in 2011, but following government guidelines closed on March 20th.
Entries for the competition should be sent to www.brockholes.org and a short list of ten finalists will be put to a public vote in July, with the winner being announced in September.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Home Bargains' new shopper rule for touching products

In a bid to keep shoppers and staff as safe as possible , several supermarkets and retailers have already brought in new policies and rules .
From two metre markers on floors , to perspex screens at checkouts and a limit on the number of people allowed in stores , every shop has done its bit in keeping the nation safe and helping to protect our NHS .
And now Home Bargains wants customers to be careful when touching items in stores .
Liverpool Echo spotted signs outside a Home Bargains store it recently visited which reminded customers to when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to buy .
The store is asking shoppers to take a common sense approach to remain mindful of this rule .
The store is asking shoppers to take a common sense approach to remain mindful of this rule .
Home Bargains is n't the first retailer to implement a 'no touch ' policy .
Last month , Asda updated its website to also ask customers not to touch items they do n't intend to purchase .
The message read : `` There will also be clear signage , directional barriers and floor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store easily and maintain a two-metre distance from other customers and our colleagues .
`` You are allowed to bring your children and other members of your household to our stores , but we ask that you keep this to a minimum to help us maintain social distancing advice .
`` We ’ re asking customers to only touch items they intend to purchase and to use cashless payment wherever they can to minimise contact . ''

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In a bid to keep shoppers and staff as safe as possible, several supermarkets and retailers have already brought in new policies and rules.
From two metre markers on floors, to perspex screens at checkouts and a limit on the number of people allowed in stores, every shop has done its bit in keeping the nation safe and helping to protect our NHS.
And now Home Bargains wants customers to be careful when touching items in stores.
Liverpool Echo spotted signs outside a Home Bargains store it recently visited which reminded customers to when possible, only touch items they were going to buy.
The store is asking shoppers to take a common sense approach to remain mindful of this rule.
The store is asking shoppers to take a common sense approach to remain mindful of this rule.
Home Bargains isn't the first retailer to implement a 'no touch' policy.
Last month, Asda updated its website to also ask customers not to touch items they don't intend to purchase.
The message read: "There will also be clear signage, directional barriers and floor markings to help you move around our store easily and maintain a two-metre distance from other customers and our colleagues.
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"You are allowed to bring your children and other members of your household to our stores, but we ask that you keep this to a minimum to help us maintain social distancing advice.
"We’re asking customers to only touch items they intend to purchase and to use cashless payment wherever they can to minimise contact."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Kevin De Bruyne's incredible season that earned Man City move

The Premier League record books may yet agonisingly elude Kevin De Bruyne , marooned on 16 assists for the season with ten games left to set a new record of 21 .
Manchester City 's chief creator has been unplayable this season and believes his game is more complete than it has ever been in his career .
But to see him raising the standards of the league is no surprise to anyone that knew him during his time at VFL Wolfsburg .
If some thought of De Bruyne as an expensive Chelsea flop in 2015 , City paid a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that had hit a Bundesliga record of 21 assists in the previous season .
Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs was the driving force behind his permanent switch from Chelsea in January 2014 .
Having seen the youngster impress on loan at Werder Bremen during the 2012/13 campaign , he jumped at the chance to give him the game time that Jose Mourinho would not .
`` I knew Kevin as coach of other teams that played against Bremen .
This gave us a good overview of his qualities , '' Wolfsburg coach at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We generally had a very offensive team and saw in Kevin the piece of the puzzle that makes our game even more unpredictable and a creative player who can make the difference at any time . ''
De Bruyne needed time to get up to speed with both regular football and the particular demands of the Bundesliga , but he was still able to have an impact in the second half of the 2013/14 season with three assists and three goals in his final seven appearances .
If that warned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come , the rest of the Wolfsburg squad already knew what a talent had arrived .
`` I 've already seen his potential when he played for Werder Bremen before he came over to Wolfsburg , but obviously , I 've really got to know him when we became teammates , '' recalled Ivica Olic .
`` From the first training session you could see his quality , and after the first few matches we knew that we got a real contributor to the team .
`` He showed his qualities really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can vouch for that - his passing , through-balls and assists were off the charts good .
Maybe at the beginning it was not easy to look at him as a star , but all of us who trained with him knew what he was a fantastic , rare talent who could only be stopped by injuries , God forbid .
He showed his quality in every game , he was a difference maker .
`` I spent a lot of time with him and my Croatian teammate Ivan Perišić , so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well .
For such a young man and a player , he was so mature on and off the field . ''
Wolfsburg had won their first German title in 2009 but their fifth-placed finish in 2014 under Hecking was their highest since then .
The battle to push Bayern Munich had always been hard and , up against a Pep Guardiola side that had just streaked to the title in record time and Jurgen Klopp 's Dortmund , the challenge can rarely have been more difficult .
Having been thumped 6-1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hecking 's side started the 2014/15 campaign with a 2-1 defeat to the champions .
A De Bruyne assist and a 2-2 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt got both player and club onto the scoreboard , and from there the Wolfsburg bandwagon really started rolling with eight wins in nine games between September and December .
When they broke off for the winter break , Wolfsburg were second in the table and De Bruyne had already notched three goals and ten assists .
But as the squad recharged ahead of their next game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rocked the squad .
Junior Malanda , a 20-year-old Belgian midfielder in the squad , was killed in a car crash on the day that he was expected to fly with his teammates for a training camp .
Three weeks later came a memorable evening inside the Volkswagen Arena .
`` Our match against Bayern Munich was the first game after the death of our teammate Junior Malanda , '' former defender and now Wolfsburg sporting director Marcel Schafer told M.E.N Sport .
`` We won 4-1 and Kevin , who was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance and led us by shooting two goals to this big big win .
Nobody in Wolfsburg will ever forget this night . ''
De Bruyne , aged 23 , had responded to the devastating news with an outstanding performance , scoring twice and also getting an assist to double the number of goals Bayern had conceded for the season and inflict their first meaningful league defeat under Guardiola .
Any hope of a title race were dashed the very next game in a 1-1 draw with Frankfurt that saw De Bruyne given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballboy in his attempt to speed up the game .
An apology and a signed shirt would follow from the player , but it did not affect his form .
A number of star performances including a hat-trick of assists against Werder Bremen saw him end the season with 10 goals and 21 assists as Wolfsburg claimed the runner-up spot behind Guardiola 's runaway champions .
The club has never finished higher than sixth since and the league has never seen more assists from one player in a single campaign before or since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won the Player of the Year award - only the fifth non-German to claim the prize in the 60 years it has been given out .
`` To be named the best player in a foreign country – that 's some going , '' said De Bruyne at the time in his typically dry way .
For Wolfsburg , it was vindication of the potential they had seen years earlier .
`` Every opponent had respect for our team because they knew we had a player in our own ranks who could make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Kevin is a team player , unselfish with an outstanding football IQ .
`` In addition , he is able to go all the way both offensively and defensively .
That quickly brought him enormous recognition in Wolfsburg , but also in the Bundesliga .
There was no doubt that he would win the German player of the year award . ''
Inevitably , his performances also drew the attention of bigger clubs .
Guardiola wanted him at Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain were interested but Txiki Begiristain would land his man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a summer of transfer frenzy though , De Bruyne had cemented his reputation at Wolfsburg with his performance in the German cup final a week after the season had ended .
A goal in a 3-1 win over Dortmund in Klopp 's farewell game does not do justice to the impact the Belgian made .
`` Every day that I could work with him was a pleasure , '' said Hecking .
`` You saw in every training session and in every game that it 's the player who can win games with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give a concrete example , it would be the cup final against Dortmund in 2015 , where you could see his strong mentality .
`` Kevin was sitting in the locker room at half time with a huge laceration on his ankle and was supposed to be replaced , but all he said was 'No , do n't change me , I want to win the title . '
`` These are the players a team needs to win titles .
Kevin 's a winner .
He was a winner back then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week after week now with Manchester City . ''
As some mocked City for lavishly spending on a player that had been previously found wanting in the Premier League , Begiristain would have no doubts about the quality and character of the star that would bend another league to his will .
He impressed in his first season in Manchester under Manuel Pellegrini but it was the arrival of Guardiola that would send De Bruyne into another stratosphere - or the next table down from Lionel Messi in the former Barcelona manager 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first trophyless campaign and 16 in City 's Centurions campaign where he relentless drove the Blues on right up to his last kick of the season .
After injury last year , the 28-year-old has been sublime again this season despite the team 's difficulties .
Anyone forward has played with him still dreams about the delivery played , and Olic agrees with De Bruyne that he has improved his game even further at the Etihad .
`` I think he 's been one of the best in the world at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
`` He has a strong character and winning mentality - when you combine that with all the qualities he has , which are substantial , you get a world-class player who is performing at a high level year by year .
`` There 's not much room for improvement - he is already at a top-level physically , so he covers a lot of ground during the game , and if you look at the goals and assists , he 's doing great every year .
For him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he can continue performing at this level , which is being one of the best midfielders in the world . ''

The Premier League record books may yet agonisingly elude Kevin De Bruyne, marooned on 16 assists for the season with ten games left to set a new record of 21.
Manchester City's chief creator has been unplayable this season and believes his game is more complete than it has ever been in his career. But to see him raising the standards of the league is no surprise to anyone that knew him during his time at VFL Wolfsburg.
If some thought of De Bruyne as an expensive Chelsea flop in 2015, City paid a then-club record fee of £54m for somebody that had hit a Bundesliga record of 21 assists in the previous season.
Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs was the driving force behind his permanent switch from Chelsea in January 2014. Having seen the youngster impress on loan at Werder Bremen during the 2012/13 campaign, he jumped at the chance to give him the game time that Jose Mourinho would not.
"I knew Kevin as coach of other teams that played against Bremen. This gave us a good overview of his qualities," Wolfsburg coach at the time Dieter Hecking told M.E.N Sport.
"We generally had a very offensive team and saw in Kevin the piece of the puzzle that makes our game even more unpredictable and a creative player who can make the difference at any time."
De Bruyne needed time to get up to speed with both regular football and the particular demands of the Bundesliga, but he was still able to have an impact in the second half of the 2013/14 season with three assists and three goals in his final seven appearances. If that warned the rest of the league of what was to come, the rest of the Wolfsburg squad already knew what a talent had arrived.
"I've already seen his potential when he played for Werder Bremen before he came over to Wolfsburg, but obviously, I've really got to know him when we became teammates," recalled Ivica Olic. "From the first training session you could see his quality, and after the first few matches we knew that we got a real contributor to the team.
"He showed his qualities really quickly. As a forward, I can vouch for that - his passing, through-balls and assists were off the charts good. Maybe at the beginning it was not easy to look at him as a star, but all of us who trained with him knew what he was a fantastic, rare talent who could only be stopped by injuries, God forbid. He showed his quality in every game, he was a difference maker.
"I spent a lot of time with him and my Croatian teammate Ivan Perišić, so I got to know him as a person as well. For such a young man and a player, he was so mature on and off the field."
Wolfsburg had won their first German title in 2009 but their fifth-placed finish in 2014 under Hecking was their highest since then. The battle to push Bayern Munich had always been hard and, up against a Pep Guardiola side that had just streaked to the title in record time and Jurgen Klopp's Dortmund, the challenge can rarely have been more difficult.
Having been thumped 6-1 by Bayern in March of that year, Hecking's side started the 2014/15 campaign with a 2-1 defeat to the champions.
A De Bruyne assist and a 2-2 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt got both player and club onto the scoreboard, and from there the Wolfsburg bandwagon really started rolling with eight wins in nine games between September and December. When they broke off for the winter break, Wolfsburg were second in the table and De Bruyne had already notched three goals and ten assists.
But as the squad recharged ahead of their next game with Guardiola's league leaders, tragedy rocked the squad. Junior Malanda, a 20-year-old Belgian midfielder in the squad, was killed in a car crash on the day that he was expected to fly with his teammates for a training camp.
Three weeks later came a memorable evening inside the Volkswagen Arena.
"Our match against Bayern Munich was the first game after the death of our teammate Junior Malanda," former defender and now Wolfsburg sporting director Marcel Schafer told M.E.N Sport. "We won 4-1 and Kevin, who was a friend of Junior, showed an outstanding performance and led us by shooting two goals to this big big win. Nobody in Wolfsburg will ever forget this night."
De Bruyne, aged 23, had responded to the devastating news with an outstanding performance, scoring twice and also getting an assist to double the number of goals Bayern had conceded for the season and inflict their first meaningful league defeat under Guardiola.
Any hope of a title race were dashed the very next game in a 1-1 draw with Frankfurt that saw De Bruyne given a hefty fine for swearing at a ballboy in his attempt to speed up the game. An apology and a signed shirt would follow from the player, but it did not affect his form.
A number of star performances including a hat-trick of assists against Werder Bremen saw him end the season with 10 goals and 21 assists as Wolfsburg claimed the runner-up spot behind Guardiola's runaway champions. The club has never finished higher than sixth since and the league has never seen more assists from one player in a single campaign before or since.
To crown his success, he won the Player of the Year award - only the fifth non-German to claim the prize in the 60 years it has been given out. "To be named the best player in a foreign country – that's some going," said De Bruyne at the time in his typically dry way.
For Wolfsburg, it was vindication of the potential they had seen years earlier.
"Every opponent had respect for our team because they knew we had a player in our own ranks who could make the difference," said Hecking. "Kevin is a team player, unselfish with an outstanding football IQ.
"In addition, he is able to go all the way both offensively and defensively. That quickly brought him enormous recognition in Wolfsburg, but also in the Bundesliga. There was no doubt that he would win the German player of the year award."
Inevitably, his performances also drew the attention of bigger clubs. Guardiola wanted him at Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain were interested but Txiki Begiristain would land his man and bring him to City.
Before a summer of transfer frenzy though, De Bruyne had cemented his reputation at Wolfsburg with his performance in the German cup final a week after the season had ended.
A goal in a 3-1 win over Dortmund in Klopp's farewell game does not do justice to the impact the Belgian made.
"Every day that I could work with him was a pleasure," said Hecking. "You saw in every training session and in every game that it's the player who can win games with one single action. If I had to give a concrete example, it would be the cup final against Dortmund in 2015, where you could see his strong mentality.
"Kevin was sitting in the locker room at half time with a huge laceration on his ankle and was supposed to be replaced, but all he said was 'No, don't change me, I want to win the title.' "These are the players a team needs to win titles. Kevin's a winner. He was a winner back then in Wolfsburg and he's proving that week after week now with Manchester City."
As some mocked City for lavishly spending on a player that had been previously found wanting in the Premier League, Begiristain would have no doubts about the quality and character of the star that would bend another league to his will.
He impressed in his first season in Manchester under Manuel Pellegrini but it was the arrival of Guardiola that would send De Bruyne into another stratosphere - or the next table down from Lionel Messi in the former Barcelona manager's words.
There were 19 league assists in the first trophyless campaign and 16 in City's Centurions campaign where he relentless drove the Blues on right up to his last kick of the season. After injury last year, the 28-year-old has been sublime again this season despite the team's difficulties.
Anyone forward has played with him still dreams about the delivery played, and Olic agrees with De Bruyne that he has improved his game even further at the Etihad.
"I think he's been one of the best in the world at his position for several years now," he said. "He has a strong character and winning mentality - when you combine that with all the qualities he has, which are substantial, you get a world-class player who is performing at a high level year by year.
"There's not much room for improvement - he is already at a top-level physically, so he covers a lot of ground during the game, and if you look at the goals and assists, he's doing great every year. For him, it's only important to stay healthy and he can continue performing at this level, which is being one of the best midfielders in the world."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Two arrested over murder of Salford dad shot 5 times in Audi in Costa del Sol

Two men have been arrested after a Salford dad was shot dead in Spain .
Businessman Peter Andrew Williamson , aged 39 , and nicknamed `` Snaggle '' was shot five times as he parked his Audi outside his villa in Riviera del Sol near Fuengirola , last November .
Originally from Kersal , Mr Williamson , a father of two , had just returned home from the gym when his killer pulled up alongside him in another vehicle before speeding away .
Mr Williamson 's mother who lives in the same resort , was by his side after he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
Now two suspects have been held .
One who is British and has links to Greater Manchester , was arrested at his home on an upmarket estate near Murcia , south east Spain .
The second was arrested at an undisclosed location in the UK .
Business records show Mr Williamson was registered as a self-employed agricultural sector intermediary , specialising in 'international trade ' .
The suspect held in Spain was remanded in jail following a behind-closed-doors court hearing as part of an ongoing murder investigation .
Spanish officials confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an undisclosed destination in the UK .
A well-placed Spanish source said he was held on an unrelated matter but was wanted over Mr Williamson ’ s shooting and could now face extradition .
There was no immediate official comment from the Civil Guard in Malaga , the force which has been investigating the murder , or the province where one of the suspects was held .
The arrest is said to have taken place on Monday and officers reportedly seized 21 kilos of cannabis resin from the house where the British suspect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a short drive from the city of Murcia A judicial official confirmed : “ A duty magistrate at Murcia ’ s Court of Instruction Number Four has ordered the remand in prison of a man who is being investigated on suspicion of crimes of homicide and membership of a criminal gang as well as a drugs crime.
” A second judicial official confirmed the investigating judge in Fuengirola leading the court probe into Mr Williamson ’ s murder had been made aware of the Murcia and UK arrests .
He described both suspects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested in Britain had been held on an unrelated matter before it emerged a European Arrest Warrant was out for him over the Costa del Sol shooting .
Mr Williamson died instantly from one of the seven bullets fired at him which hit him in the heart .
He was sitting in his UK-plated two-seater Audi when he was targeted outside his large detached home in a residential street .

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A man has been arrested after a Salford dad was shot dead in Spain.
Businessman Peter Andrew Williamson, aged 39, and nicknamed "Snaggle" was shot five times as he parked his Audi outside his villa in Riviera del Sol near Fuengirola, last November.
Originally from Kersal, Mr Williamson, a father of two, had just returned home from the gym when his killer - who was on foot - walked up to him and opened fire.
A vehicle, driven by someone else, was seen speeding away from the scene - but it's not known whether the driver was an accomplice or a witness as the vehicle has not been traced.
(Image: SOLARPIX.COM)
Mr Williamson's mother, who lives in the same resort, was by his side after he was shot and desperately tried to save him.
A man has now been arrested at his home on an upmarket estate near Murcia, south east Spain.
He was remanded in jail following a behind-closed-doors court hearing as part of an ongoing murder investigation.
(Image: MEN Media)
Business records show Mr Williamson was registered as a self-employed agricultural sector intermediary, specialising in 'international trade'.
The suspect could now face extradition.
(Image: Solar Pix)
A judicial official confirmed: “A duty magistrate at Murcia’s Court of Instruction Number Four has ordered the remand in prison of a man who is being investigated on suspicion of crimes of homicide and membership of a criminal gang as well as a drugs crime.”
Mr Williamson died instantly from one of the seven bullets fired at him which hit him in the heart.
He was sitting in his UK-plated two-seater Audi when he was targeted outside his large detached home in a residential street.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Two Man United unsung heroes have been key to turnaround in form

The most obvious reason for Manchester United 's upturn in form in the weeks before this season was suspended was the immediate impact of Bruno Fernandes .
The Portuguese midfielder had added creativity to the side and dragged standards up with him and he 's undoubtedly had a significant role to play in the improved performances that characterised United 's February and March .
So too did the goals provided by Odion Ighalo , who took the pressure off Anthony Martial , and the increasingly miserly defence , who conceded only twice in the 11-game unbeaten run that United remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and results has coincided with an improvement in two key areas .
The full-backs are a vital cog in any successful modern team and at the start of this season United were n't getting enough from them .
The best full-backs have to be able to marry defensive ability with attacking instinct now , contributing in the final third , whether through surging drives at the heart of the opposition , dangerous crosses into the box or even decoy runs to create space for the midfield and attack .
On the right Aaron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took time to get used to the attacking demands of playing that position for United compared to playing it for Crystal Palace under Roy Hodgson .
On the other flank Luke Shaw suffered another injury to curtail his start to the season and while Brandon Williams was bright on his first exposure to first-team football , the 19-year-old is not yet the finished article .
With United 's midfield lacking creativity and the full-backs not providing a consistent enough threat in the final third , the attack was always going to struggle to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is to the credit of Marcus Rashford and Martial that they have both enjoyed fruitful seasons in front of goal , despite suffering from a lack of service for so much of the campaign .
Until January United were too often functional , especially against sides happy to sit deep and deny them the space they needed to thrive on the counter-attack .
That had to change .
The £47million acquisition of Fernandes has undoubtedly helped in that regard , bringing a spark to the midfield , but the improvement in Wan-Bissaka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to form and fitness have also been vital .
In fact the progress of the full-backs and their confidence to spend more time in the final third and become more of a threat has contributed to Fernandes ' own form , giving him the space to operate in an advanced midfield role .
It may be that United 's rapid improvement in the weeks before the season was suspended was a result of several factors aligning at once .
The impact of Fernandes , an improved understanding in defence and a greater contribution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopes are high that this is no false dawn , unlike the previous 11-game unbeaten run under Solskjaer , when he had just replaced Jose Mourinho and the new manager bounce was springing United forward , but without the foundations to maintain it .
There is undoubtedly more to come in an attacking sense from Wan-Bissaka , who has looked so much more confident in recent games , taking players on , happy to hold the ball in the final third and delivering crosses and direct runs that are going to trouble defences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential in his game , he just needed to find the right path again .
His time at United so far has been pockmarked by injuries and disruption , but since January he 's been in the best vein of form he 's found since his first season at the club .
Both Wan-Bissaka and Shaw can hold down the full-back positions at United for a long time to come , especially if they can provide the kind of attacking impetus they 've shown in 2020 .

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The most obvious reason for Manchester United's upturn in form in the weeks before this season was suspended was the immediate impact of Bruno Fernandes.
The Portuguese midfielder had added creativity to the side and dragged standards up with him and he's undoubtedly had a significant role to play in the improved performances that characterised United's February and March.
So too did the goals provided by Odion Ighalo, who took the pressure off Anthony Martial, and the increasingly miserly defence, who conceded only twice in the 11-game unbeaten run that United remain on.
But the upturn in performances and results has coincided with an improvement in two key areas. The full-backs are a vital cog in any successful modern team and at the start of this season United weren't getting enough from them.
The best full-backs have to be able to marry defensive ability with attacking instinct now, contributing in the final third, whether through surging drives at the heart of the opposition, dangerous crosses into the box or even decoy runs to create space for the midfield and attack.
On the right Aaron Wan-Bissaka was defensively excellent, but he took time to get used to the attacking demands of playing that position for United compared to playing it for Crystal Palace under Roy Hodgson.
On the other flank Luke Shaw suffered another injury to curtail his start to the season and while Brandon Williams was bright on his first exposure to first-team football, the 19-year-old is not yet the finished article.
With United's midfield lacking creativity and the full-backs not providing a consistent enough threat in the final third, the attack was always going to struggle to score the necessary weight of goals.
It is to the credit of Marcus Rashford and Martial that they have both enjoyed fruitful seasons in front of goal, despite suffering from a lack of service for so much of the campaign. Until January United were too often functional, especially against sides happy to sit deep and deny them the space they needed to thrive on the counter-attack. That had to change.
The £47million acquisition of Fernandes has undoubtedly helped in that regard, bringing a spark to the midfield, but the improvement in Wan-Bissaka's attacking play and Shaw's return to form and fitness have also been vital.
In fact the progress of the full-backs and their confidence to spend more time in the final third and become more of a threat has contributed to Fernandes' own form, giving him the space to operate in an advanced midfield role.
It may be that United's rapid improvement in the weeks before the season was suspended was a result of several factors aligning at once. The impact of Fernandes, an improved understanding in defence and a greater contribution from the full-backs. It is why hopes are high that this is no false dawn, unlike the previous 11-game unbeaten run under Solskjaer, when he had just replaced Jose Mourinho and the new manager bounce was springing United forward, but without the foundations to maintain it.
There is undoubtedly more to come in an attacking sense from Wan-Bissaka, who has looked so much more confident in recent games, taking players on, happy to hold the ball in the final third and delivering crosses and direct runs that are going to trouble defences.
With Shaw there was always that potential in his game, he just needed to find the right path again. His time at United so far has been pockmarked by injuries and disruption, but since January he's been in the best vein of form he's found since his first season at the club.
Both Wan-Bissaka and Shaw can hold down the full-back positions at United for a long time to come, especially if they can provide the kind of attacking impetus they've shown in 2020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Boxing coach left ex in 'fear of her life' during attack in her own home

A boxing coach who left his former partner fearing for her life during a 'prolonged ' attack claimed her injuries were caused when she had been rock climbing .
Billy McNamara , 27 , launched the 'frightening ' attack on his ex in her own home , after she had obtained a domestic violence protection order against him following previous behaviour .
McNamara , who has been in custody on remand since the incident in January , received a suspended sentence after a judge was told of his work in the community as a boxing coach at the gym he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street Crown Court heard that the couple first got together in 2017 , and the relationship was initially positive .
But prosecutors said McNamara 's behaviour began to change months later , as he became verbally abusive , stopped her from seeing friends and checked her phone .
She had obtained a domestic violence protection order in December last year , after McNamara returned home drunk , grabbed her phone and threw it to the floor .
The court order prevented McNamara from going within 300 metres of her home .
Despite this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , McNamara arrived at her home and was abusive , calling her a 'slag ' .
He got in bed , and asked for her mobile phone so he could watch porn .
She then hid in the bathroom , but he forced the door open .
McNamara twice grabbed her by the throat , strangling her so she could n't breath .
Prosecutor Andrew Mackintosh said she was 'in fear of her life ' .
He also punched her twice to the face , knocking her to the floor .
She kicked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her foot and bit her toe .
After being arrested , McNamara claimed that he was the victim and had been attacked .
He also claimed that her injuries had been caused 'when she had been rock climbing ' .
She suffered bruising , and in a statement read to the court said she 'felt trapped in my own home ' .
`` I think about that night all the time , '' she added .
Defending , David Bentley said McNamara has 'very little recollection ' of the incident because he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' of his actions .
Mr Bentley said McNamara has suffered several significant head injuries , including when he was bottled in 2016 , when he suffered a fractured skull after accidentally colliding with a lamppost in Benidorm in 2018 , and after being left in a coma last year when he fell on the street after missing a step and hitting his head on the ground .
While Mr Bentley while there has not been any formal medical connection between his injuries and any increased aggression or mood changes , McNamara believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The court heard that McNamara is 'highly regarded ' by those who sent testimonials to the court .
He runs a boxing gym , goes into schools to coach and has also raised money for hospitals , Mr Bentley said .
He appealed for McNamara , who had served four months in prison , to be given a chance to attend courses for alcohol treatment and anger management .
Judge Angela Nield agreed and handed down a 15 month sentence , suspended for two years .
McNamara , of Barton Road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activity requirement days , and observe a four month curfew from 7pm to 7am .
He pleaded guilty to one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm .
The judge said the assault was 'frightening ' and 'prolonged ' .
Referencing his work as a coach , Judge Neild added : `` It seems you offer significant assistance to the young people in your local community , and no doubt in that way avoid them spending time on the streets , when they may find themselves falling into difficulties . ''

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A boxing coach who left his former partner fearing for her life during a 'prolonged' attack claimed her injuries were caused when she had been rock climbing.
Billy McNamara, 27, launched the 'frightening' attack on his ex in her own home, after she had obtained a domestic violence protection order against him following previous behaviour.
McNamara, who has been in custody on remand since the incident in January, received a suspended sentence after a judge was told of his work in the community as a boxing coach at the gym he runs in Urmston, Trafford.
Minshull Street Crown Court heard that the couple first got together in 2017, and the relationship was initially positive.
But prosecutors said McNamara's behaviour began to change months later, as he became verbally abusive, stopped her from seeing friends and checked her phone.
She had obtained a domestic violence protection order in December last year, after McNamara returned home drunk, grabbed her phone and threw it to the floor.
The court order prevented McNamara from going within 300 metres of her home.
Despite this, on January 12 at about 9pm, McNamara arrived at her home and was abusive, calling her a 'slag'.
He got in bed, and asked for her mobile phone so he could watch porn.
She then hid in the bathroom, but he forced the door open.
McNamara twice grabbed her by the throat, strangling her so she couldn't breath.
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Prosecutor Andrew Mackintosh said she was 'in fear of her life'.
He also punched her twice to the face, knocking her to the floor.
She kicked out in self defence, he grabbed her foot and bit her toe.
After being arrested, McNamara claimed that he was the victim and had been attacked.
He also claimed that her injuries had been caused 'when she had been rock climbing'.
She suffered bruising, and in a statement read to the court said she 'felt trapped in my own home'.
"I think about that night all the time," she added.
Defending, David Bentley said McNamara has 'very little recollection' of the incident because he was drunk, and is now 'utterly ashamed' of his actions.
Mr Bentley said McNamara has suffered several significant head injuries, including when he was bottled in 2016, when he suffered a fractured skull after accidentally colliding with a lamppost in Benidorm in 2018, and after being left in a coma last year when he fell on the street after missing a step and hitting his head on the ground.
While Mr Bentley while there has not been any formal medical connection between his injuries and any increased aggression or mood changes, McNamara believes his temper has changed as a result.
The court heard that McNamara is 'highly regarded' by those who sent testimonials to the court.
He runs a boxing gym, goes into schools to coach and has also raised money for hospitals, Mr Bentley said.
He appealed for McNamara, who had served four months in prison, to be given a chance to attend courses for alcohol treatment and anger management.
Judge Angela Nield agreed and handed down a 15 month sentence, suspended for two years.
McNamara, of Barton Road, Trafford, must also complete 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and observe a four month curfew from 7pm to 7am. He pleaded guilty to one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The judge said the assault was 'frightening' and 'prolonged'.
Referencing his work as a coach, Judge Neild added: "It seems you offer significant assistance to the young people in your local community, and no doubt in that way avoid them spending time on the streets, when they may find themselves falling into difficulties."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Bomb squad discovered 'suspicious item' that turned out to be a firework

A suspicious item discovered by police inside a car was found to be a firework .
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed the suspected suspicious item was not a viable device .
Officers seized the car on Blackfriars Road , in Salford , on Wednesday evening as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of drugs .
The vehicle was taken to an industrial unit off First Avenue , in Trafford Park .
Bomb disposal officers could be seen searching inside the vehicle on Thursday , May 14 .
A police cordon was put in place on First Avenue .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the item while dressed in protective gear .
The item was later discovered to be a firework .
Police scaled back the operation and no controlled explosion took place .
A statement released by GMP on Thursday evening said : `` Last night ( Wednesday , May 13 , 2020 ) , officers seized a car from Blackfriars Road in Salford as part of an ongoing investigation into drug supply .
`` The vehicle was taken to an area off First Avenue in Trafford Park and as officers were searching the vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 ) , they came across a suspicious item .
`` Bomb disposal attended to make an assessment of the object .
The object has not been found to be a viable device . ''

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A suspicious item discovered by police inside a car was found to be a firework.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed the suspected suspicious item was not a viable device.
Officers seized the car on Blackfriars Road, in Salford, on Wednesday evening as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of drugs.
The vehicle was taken to an industrial unit off First Avenue, in Trafford Park.
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Bomb disposal officers could be seen searching inside the vehicle on Thursday, May 14.
A police cordon was put in place on First Avenue.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Royal Logistics Corps were carrying out assessments on the item while dressed in protective gear.
The item was later discovered to be a firework.
Police scaled back the operation and no controlled explosion took place.
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A statement released by GMP on Thursday evening said: "Last night (Wednesday, May 13, 2020), officers seized a car from Blackfriars Road in Salford as part of an ongoing investigation into drug supply.
"The vehicle was taken to an area off First Avenue in Trafford Park and as officers were searching the vehicle this afternoon (Thursday, May 14, 2020), they came across a suspicious item.
"Bomb disposal attended to make an assessment of the object. The object has not been found to be a viable device."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Quietest times to shop at B&Q if you want to avoid queuing

When B & Q reopened its doors last month , shoppers flocked in their thousands to However , since reopening , stores have seen lengthy queues , with some social media users reporting wait times of several hours .
While we ca n't promise that stores wo n't be busy when you visit , there are certain times which are quieter than other .
According to B & Q , the best time to visit stores is early morning and late afternoon .
So if you to want to go shopping , you 're best off going after 3pm , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least busy .
As with most stores , Google 's popular times tool notes around midday as the most popular time for shoppers to head to B & Q branches , but this may vary depending on which store you 're planning on shopping at .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by clicking subscribe in the yellow box at the top of this article , just under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Q stores in the UK are currently open from 8am until 6pm on Mondays to Saturdays , and from 10am until 4pm on Sundays .
If you are planning on heading to B & Q , make sure it is only for essentials , and follow all of the social distancing rules and shopping guidelines that have been set out .

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When B&Q reopened its doors last month, shoppers flocked in their thousands to
However, since reopening, stores have seen lengthy queues, with some social media users reporting wait times of several hours.
While we can't promise that stores won't be busy when you visit, there are certain times which are quieter than other.
According to B&Q, the best time to visit stores is early morning and late afternoon. So if you to want to go shopping, you're best off going after 3pm, as this is generally when stores are least busy.
As with most stores, Google's popular times tool notes around midday as the most popular time for shoppers to head to B&Q branches, but this may vary depending on which store you're planning on shopping at.
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Most B&Q stores in the UK are currently open from 8am until 6pm on Mondays to Saturdays, and from 10am until 4pm on Sundays.
If you are planning on heading to B&Q, make sure it is only for essentials, and follow all of the social distancing rules and shopping guidelines that have been set out.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Only travel with a reservation to help social distancing, train company urges

A train company has urged its customers to only travel with a reservation to help with social distancing .
Avanti West Coast will be limiting the number of people on each train in a new system introduced to keep customers and staff safe .
Customers are also being asked to only use public transport if they have no alternative way to travel and only if necessary .
Passengers without a reservation might not be able to board they service they want if they number of passengers reaches around a quarter of the train ’ s normal capacity , the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in following updated travel advice from the government as we move into next phase of the COVID-19 lockdown .
Avanti West Coast are launching a new timetable on Monday , May 18 .
Customers should check before they travel in case the time of their train has change , wear a face covering in line with advice and book in advance on the Avanti app where possible .
Phil Whittingham , Managing Director of Avanti West Coast , said : “ We ’ re appealing to our valued customers to help us and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reservation .
`` If everyone does this , we ’ ll be able to keep social distancing in place on board , both for our customers and our people .
“ If customers do turn up without a reservation , we ’ ll do our best to help but we can ’ t guarantee they ’ ll be able to take the train they want.
” Avanti West Coast has also brought in enhanced cleaning regimes , face masks for staff and the closure of waiting rooms and lounges .

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A train company has urged its customers to only travel with a reservation to help with social distancing.
Avanti West Coast will be limiting the number of people on each train in a new system introduced to keep customers and staff safe.
Customers are also being asked to only use public transport if they have no alternative way to travel and only if necessary.
Passengers without a reservation might not be able to board they service they want if they number of passengers reaches around a quarter of the train’s normal capacity, the company said.
The measures are being brought in following updated travel advice from the government as we move into next phase of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Avanti West Coast are launching a new timetable on Monday, May 18.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Customers should check before they travel in case the time of their train has change, wear a face covering in line with advice and book in advance on the Avanti app where possible.
Phil Whittingham, Managing Director of Avanti West Coast, said: “We’re appealing to our valued customers to help us and other passengers by only travelling with a reservation.
"If everyone does this, we’ll be able to keep social distancing in place on board, both for our customers and our people.
“If customers do turn up without a reservation, we’ll do our best to help but we can’t guarantee they’ll be able to take the train they want.”
Avanti West Coast has also brought in enhanced cleaning regimes, face masks for staff and the closure of waiting rooms and lounges.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Jesse Lingard says former Man United teammate has readied him for restart

Manchester United player Jesse Lingard says he is ready for the return of Premier League football .
The 27-year-old says former United academy teammate Larnell Cole has helped him keep in top condition by moving in with him for COVID-19 lockdown .
The pair came up through the United academy together , but Cole left Old Trafford at the age of 20 for Fulham in 2014 .
Since then , he has also represented MK Dons , Shrewsbury and Inverness , and is currently on the hunt for a new team .
Lingard told ESPN that having a friend to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and keep his fitness levels where they should be during long runs and in the gym .
`` I dread to think what I would be like on my own in lockdown , '' Lingard stated .
`` Larny has been with me since day one of lockdown .
He lives on his own and my brother is in Greece and I would have been on my own as well , so it was the perfect time to get him in .
We did n't know how long it was going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! ''
Lingard added that the pair have been keeping to a strict regime throughout the week as they build fitness , but added that having his friend present has helped to normalise the lockdown period .
`` We 've been looking at old clips from games when we were Under-18s and reserves to look back at the times we had .
It 's been good .
We just want the same for each other .
We want to see each other be successful .
He 's been working hard and doing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so he 's fit and sharp and ca n't wait to get going .
`` We 're ready .
For me it was about maintaining my fitness levels and keeping up to speed .
I 'm ready for when we can play football .
That was in my head from the start of lockdown , to be ready to go back as soon possible . ''

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Manchester United player Jesse Lingard says he is ready for the return of Premier League football.
The 27-year-old says former United academy teammate Larnell Cole has helped him keep in top condition by moving in with him for COVID-19 lockdown.
The pair came up through the United academy together, but Cole left Old Trafford at the age of 20 for Fulham in 2014. Since then, he has also represented MK Dons, Shrewsbury and Inverness, and is currently on the hunt for a new team.
Lingard told ESPN that having a friend to train with has helped to push him and keep his fitness levels where they should be during long runs and in the gym.
"I dread to think what I would be like on my own in lockdown," Lingard stated.
"Larny has been with me since day one of lockdown. He lives on his own and my brother is in Greece and I would have been on my own as well, so it was the perfect time to get him in. We didn't know how long it was going to be for, but he's still here!"
Lingard added that the pair have been keeping to a strict regime throughout the week as they build fitness, but added that having his friend present has helped to normalise the lockdown period.
"We've been looking at old clips from games when we were Under-18s and reserves to look back at the times we had. It's been good. We just want the same for each other. We want to see each other be successful. He's been working hard and doing the programme that I've been doing, so he's fit and sharp and can't wait to get going.
"We're ready. For me it was about maintaining my fitness levels and keeping up to speed. I'm ready for when we can play football. That was in my head from the start of lockdown, to be ready to go back as soon possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Coronation Street and Emmerdale 'to resume filming in June'

Soap fans will be delighted to hear that Coronation Street and Emmerdale are set to start filming again in June , according to reports .
The ITV soaps stopped filming with immediate effect back in March in order to curb the deadly COVID-19 virus from spreading .
Viewers have had to cope with a reduced frequency of episodes airing each week ever since - and some have been concerned that they may run out before filming starts up again .
With news that Emmerdale is set to run dry by the end of May while Corrie ’ s episode bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clock is ticking for production to start up again .
On Thursday Eastenders confirmed the BBC One show will commence filming as of the end of June , and it seems that ITV will follow suit with their flagship soaps .
A source told The Sun that ITV believe they have come up with a solution to “ keep everyone safe ” .
They said : `` Production is starting up again in June .
Emmerdale is being used as the benchmark for safety guidelines as they have a lot of space and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put the social distancing measures into practice .
“ Everyone will be adhering to social distancing and scenes will be filmed with smaller groups .
“ The teams will be able to film in certain ways which will minimise distancing . ''
While ITV is yet to confirm this , the Manchester Evening News understands that the broadcaster expects to begin filming within weeks rather than months - which suggests that June is when things will start back up .
ITV boss Kevin Lygo gave an insight into how the Corrie crew is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soap is able to film in a “ safe way ” .
Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2020 , Kevin said : “ They are working really hard now as to how , when , if and when restrictions are lifted a bit , how can we make the soaps in a safe way .
“ They are being inventive and creative about rejigging storylines , I think we have got to accept there will be no more than two people talking in a room , and looking at ways of shooting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be six feet apart and so how can that be done in a safe way.
” He also stressed that he does not want to endanger the cast members - specifically the more senior people such as William Roach , who plays Ken Barlow - and for them to “ get sick on my watch ” .
“ We won ’ t go back in shooting until we are convinced it is safe , we don ’ t want to put any of our staff , our cast and our crew , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some people who are in a dangerous zone , by age or health reasons , they won ’ t be there , I ’ m sure , for a time .
“ I don ’ t want Ken Barlow to get sick on my watch .
We will be very careful and mindful about that sort of thing .
”

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Soap fans will be delighted to hear that Coronation Street and Emmerdale are set to start filming again in June, according to reports.
The ITV soaps stopped filming with immediate effect back in March in order to curb the deadly COVID-19 virus from spreading.
Viewers have had to cope with a reduced frequency of episodes airing each week ever since - and some have been concerned that they may run out before filming starts up again.
With news that Emmerdale is set to run dry by the end of May while Corrie’s episode bank goes in excess of June, the clock is ticking for production to start up again.
On Thursday Eastenders confirmed the BBC One show will commence filming as of the end of June, and it seems that ITV will follow suit with their flagship soaps.
(Image: ITV)
A source told The Sun that ITV believe they have come up with a solution to “keep everyone safe”.
They said: "Production is starting up again in June. Emmerdale is being used as the benchmark for safety guidelines as they have a lot of space and it’s the perfect location to put the social distancing measures into practice.
“Everyone will be adhering to social distancing and scenes will be filmed with smaller groups.
“The teams will be able to film in certain ways which will minimise distancing."
While ITV is yet to confirm this, the Manchester Evening News understands that the broadcaster expects to begin filming within weeks rather than months - which suggests that June is when things will start back up.
(Image: ITV)
ITV boss Kevin Lygo gave an insight into how the Corrie crew is working hard to make sure that the soap is able to film in a “safe way”.
Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2020, Kevin said: “They are working really hard now as to how, when, if and when restrictions are lifted a bit, how can we make the soaps in a safe way.
“They are being inventive and creative about rejigging storylines, I think we have got to accept there will be no more than two people talking in a room, and looking at ways of shooting where people don’t appear to be six feet apart and so how can that be done in a safe way.”
He also stressed that he does not want to endanger the cast members - specifically the more senior people such as William Roach, who plays Ken Barlow - and for them to “get sick on my watch”.
“We won’t go back in shooting until we are convinced it is safe, we don’t want to put any of our staff, our cast and our crew, at risk,”said Kevin.
“Some people who are in a dangerous zone, by age or health reasons, they won’t be there, I’m sure, for a time.
“I don’t want Ken Barlow to get sick on my watch. We will be very careful and mindful about that sort of thing.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Rabbi Matondo stance on Manchester United transfer revealed

Rabbi Matondo would be interested in moving to Manchester United in the summer transfer window .
MEN Sport revealed this week that United are currently monitoring the FC Schalke winger and see him as a back-up option to priority target Jadon Sancho .
United are keen to add the best homegrown talent to their squad at the end of the season with Matondo viewed as a potential bargain buy in a similar mould to Daniel James last year .
The former Manchester City winger moved to Schalke on January transfer deadline day last year and has established himself as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 appearances for the club this season .
However , despite immersing himself in German culture , MEN Sport understand Matondo would be interested in a return to the Premier League after only one year away .
Sources have reiterated his love for Manchester from his time spent at City and cite his close friendship with United winger James as another appealing factor .
Cardiff-born Matondo never made a first-team appearance during his two seasons at the Etihad Stadium but shone at youth level before moving to Schalke in a deal worth £11.3m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to build upon the solid additions already made at the club , and are believed to be investing in British talents partly in order to fulfil their homegrown quota ahead of future squad restrictions affected by the Brexit deal .
It is understood Schalke will look to sell a number of first-team players at the end of the season as a result of the financial implications surrounding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , and as such Matondo could be available for a bargain fee .
Matondo will be back in action this weekend when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bundesliga game since lockdown restrictions were eased in Germany .

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Rabbi Matondo would be interested in moving to Manchester United in the summer transfer window.
MEN Sport revealed this week that United are currently monitoring the FC Schalke winger and see him as a back-up option to priority target Jadon Sancho.
United are keen to add the best homegrown talent to their squad at the end of the season with Matondo viewed as a potential bargain buy in a similar mould to Daniel James last year.
The former Manchester City winger moved to Schalke on January transfer deadline day last year and has established himself as a regular member in the first-team squad with 14 appearances for the club this season.
However, despite immersing himself in German culture, MEN Sport understand Matondo would be interested in a return to the Premier League after only one year away.
Sources have reiterated his love for Manchester from his time spent at City and cite his close friendship with United winger James as another appealing factor.
Cardiff-born Matondo never made a first-team appearance during his two seasons at the Etihad Stadium but shone at youth level before moving to Schalke in a deal worth £11.3m.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side want to build upon the solid additions already made at the club, and are believed to be investing in British talents partly in order to fulfil their homegrown quota ahead of future squad restrictions affected by the Brexit deal.
It is understood Schalke will look to sell a number of first-team players at the end of the season as a result of the financial implications surrounding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and as such Matondo could be available for a bargain fee.
Matondo will be back in action this weekend when Schalke face Borussia Dortmund in the first Bundesliga game since lockdown restrictions were eased in Germany.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Police search for missing Salford man last seen a week ago

Police are appealing for help in the search for a 51-year-old man who has not been seen for a week @ @ @ @ @ spotted in Salford during the early hours of Friday , May 8 , but officers @ @ @ @ @ track him down since .
They have released an image of him and have asked @ @ @ @ @ forward .
In a post on GMP 's Salford Facebook page , an officer said @ @ @ @ @ increasingly concerned for the safety and welfare of Andrew .
`` Andrew was last seen @ @ @ @ @ last Friday and has not been seen or heard from since .
`` Andrew is @ @ @ @ @ Salford , but he is also known to frequent the Walkden and Pendleton areas .
@ @ @ @ @ the whereabouts of Andrew is encouraged to phone 101 and quote missing person reference number @ @ @ @ @ the Live Chat feature on www.gmp.police.uk .

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Police are appealing for help in the search for a 51-year-old man who has not been seen for a week.
Andrew Grimes was last spotted in Salford during the early hours of Friday, May 8, but officers have not been able to track him down since.
They have released an image of him and have asked anyone with information to come forward.
In a post on GMP's Salford Facebook page, an officer said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety and welfare of Andrew.
"Andrew was last seen during the early hours of last Friday and has not been seen or heard from since.
"Andrew is from the Worsley area of Salford, but he is also known to frequent the Walkden and Pendleton areas."
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Andrew is encouraged to phone 101 and quote missing person reference number MSP/06FF/0000988/20.
Alternatively, use the Live Chat feature on www.gmp.police.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--The new films on NowTV, Amazon Prime and Netflix this weekend

If you 're not out making the most of your now-unlimited daily exercise allowance , why not make the most of the latest releases on these go-to services ?
Staying at home is still a big part of our lives and we do n't know about you but we are desperately looking for more things to watch on the TV to pass the time .
NowTV , Amazon Prime and Netflix still have plenty more to offer this week with plenty of new releases and all time favourites added .
To help you navigate the streaming services a little more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week .
In this new Netflix original , Tim thinks he 's invited the woman of his dreams on a work retreat to Hawaii , realizing too late he mistakenly texted someone from a nightmare blind date .
Starring Dame Maggie Smith and Billy Connolly , Quartet sees the annual concert to celebrate Composer Giuseppe Verdi 's birthday at a home for retired musicians disrupted by the arrival of Jean , an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents .
Christian Bale and Johnny Depp star in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger , Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s .
Released last year , Alita : Battle Angel sees a deactivated cyborg revived , but can not remember anything of her past life and goes on a quest to find out who she is .
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence lead the cast as two Miami detectives , Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett , who must face off against a mother-and-son pair of drug lords who wreak vengeful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period drama adapted from the book of the same name , Little Women tells the story of the March sisters - four young women , each determined to live life on her own terms .
Charlize Theron , Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie star as a group of women taking on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network .
A political thriller first released last year , Seberg is inspired by real events in the life of French New Wave icon Jean Seberg .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ targeted her because of her political and romantic involvement with civil rights activist Hakim Jamal .

If you're not out making the most of your now-unlimited daily exercise allowance, why not make the most of the latest releases on these go-to services?
Staying at home is still a big part of our lives and we don't know about you but we are desperately looking for more things to watch on the TV to pass the time.
NowTV, Amazon Prime and Netflix still have plenty more to offer this week with plenty of new releases and all time favourites added.
To help you navigate the streaming services a little more easily, here's what's new this week.
Netflix
The Wrong Missy
In this new Netflix original, Tim thinks he's invited the woman of his dreams on a work retreat to Hawaii, realizing too late he mistakenly texted someone from a nightmare blind date.
Quartet
Starring Dame Maggie Smith and Billy Connolly, Quartet sees the annual concert to celebrate Composer Giuseppe Verdi's birthday at a home for retired musicians disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents.
Public Enemies
(Image: PETER MOUNTAIN)
Christian Bale and Johnny Depp star in this 2009 release in which the Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.
Now TV
Alita: Battle Angel
Released last year, Alita: Battle Angel sees a deactivated cyborg revived, but cannot remember anything of her past life and goes on a quest to find out who she is.
Bad Boys for Life
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence lead the cast as two Miami detectives, Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, who must face off against a mother-and-son pair of drug lords who wreak vengeful havoc on their city.
Little Women
A coming-of-age period drama adapted from the book of the same name, Little Women tells the story of the March sisters - four young women, each determined to live life on her own terms.
Bombshell
Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie star as a group of women taking on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network.
Amazon Prime
Seberg
A political thriller first released last year, Seberg is inspired by real events in the life of French New Wave icon Jean Seberg. In the late 1960s, Hoover's FBI targeted her because of her political and romantic involvement with civil rights activist Hakim Jamal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Gary Neville stands by Carlos Tevez claims in heated exchange with agent

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has been locked in a heated exchange with Carlos Tevez ' agent Kia Joorabchian .
Neville recently accused former United forward Tevez of 'downing tools ' in the second year of his two-year spell .
But agent Joorabchian provided a strong response directly to Neville on Sky Sports ' Football Show .
`` Gary mentioned about Carlos down-tooling and his professionalism , and he also mentioned that there were problems in his second year , talking about 'his people ' talking in his ear , '' he said .
`` So , generally , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gary .
`` In terms of the people he claims were talking in his ear , I would like to know who he thinks were talking into his ear and what he thinks they were saying ?
`` Unless he was hacking him or taping him , it 's impossible for him to know who those people are .
`` I must apologise , I gave an incorrect stat in my interview - I said Gary played four times in that year .
He actually played one time in Carlos ' first year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He played 10 minutes against Rome .
When Gary made a comparison between year one and year two , Gary could not have known too much about year one because he played 10 minutes that year .
`` He was mostly in the treatment table and that was the year he actually said good things about Carlos . ''
Joorabchian continued : `` Finally , I think that Sir Alex Ferguson was one of the greatest managers of my time , irrespective of what side of the hairdryer you were , you had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The one thing I learned about Sir Alex in my time is that he had his finger to the pulse all the time .
`` He was a strong coach .
He knew what his players were doing on the training ground , off the training ground , at home , on a weekday .
`` By Gary making those comments about the second year , he is somewhat questioning whether Sir Alex had his finger to the pulse because Sir Alex picked Carlos 51 times of that season of 2008/2009 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Berbatov 44 times .
Gary himself only played 29 in that season .
`` In those moments Carlos played 51 games , picked by Sir Alex , 15 goals , seven assists .
Berbatov 14 goals , 11 assists and Rooney 20 goals and 13 assists .
`` Sir Alex would not have picked someone 51 times during that season if they were 'down-tooling ' or being unprofessional unless Gary thinks that Sir Alex took his eye off the ball . ''
Neville was n't content with that response and as fellow presenter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bag of popcorn , he responded : `` I 'll address these in order .
`` In the period of Christmas when it became clear Manchester United were n't going to exercise the option , there was no doubt that Carlos , in that last few months of the season , became disinterested , distracted , he was n't the same around the training pitch and he went into more of a sulky mood because he was disappointed the club were n't signing him .
`` He definitely was n't the same player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months of the season .
`` I do n't know what stats you are referring to there , but what I did yesterday was look at the Premier League and Champions League stats for Carlos over the two seasons .
`` And it refers to the third question , you can see in the first season that Carlos was part of the best front three that I 've ever seen in the Premier League .
`` These are the stats for 2007/08 and 2008/09 .
You can see in the first three months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United ( starts ) in the first half of the season and seven goals .
In the second six months , he had 13 ( appearances ) and seven goals .
`` So , in the last year , he only played 18 times ( Premier League ) which is the same as the first six months in its entirety , and he only had five goals in his second season in the Premier League .
`` So , Carlos ' performances in the second season dipped and he scored a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were definitely complications that Carlos had in the club not triggering his options - you have admitted that .
`` And I saw Carlos in his last five months at the club - I do n't need to do my research , I was watching the boy .
And the thing about Carlos is , he was a warrior on the football pitch . ''
Neville admitted Tevez was part of one of the best front-lines he has ever seen during the Argentinian 's first season at Old Trafford , but reaffirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indeed lack thereof , played a part in his second season decline .
`` In the first 12 months at Manchester United , I 've never seen anything so brilliant with him , Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo , '' he added .
`` However , in the last four months , the drop in his manner and his performances - just because maybe because he was not being taken on by the club - was alarming .
`` When I refer to people in his ear , I mean it is true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at that time , to was legal and there is no problem with it .
`` But I think Man City paid around £50m for Carlos Tevez to his owners whereas Manchester United were paying £25m or were supposed to pay it for the option .
And I believe at that time , there was so much distraction around the third-party ownership , there was so much noise about how much they were supposed to make .
`` These are things that in Carlos ' ear all the time .
The club were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't being picked in the team as much - he was a substitute .
So , he was definitely a different person in that last five months at the club .
`` What I will say is 'down tools ' may be a little bit crass , but Carlos was distracted , he was different , and he certainly was n't anywhere near the level in that last five months at the club .
You must accept that . ''
Joorabchian later confirmed that Tevez was not under third-party ownership during his time @ @ @ @

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has been locked in a heated exchange with Carlos Tevez' agent Kia Joorabchian.
Neville recently accused former United forward Tevez of 'downing tools' in the second year of his two-year spell.
But agent Joorabchian provided a strong response directly to Neville on Sky Sports ' Football Show.
"Gary mentioned about Carlos down-tooling and his professionalism, and he also mentioned that there were problems in his second year, talking about 'his people' talking in his ear," he said. "So, generally, I have three comments and three questions for Gary.
"In terms of the people he claims were talking in his ear, I would like to know who he thinks were talking into his ear and what he thinks they were saying?
"Unless he was hacking him or taping him, it's impossible for him to know who those people are.
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"I must apologise, I gave an incorrect stat in my interview - I said Gary played four times in that year. He actually played one time in Carlos' first year because unfortunately Gary was injured.
"He played 10 minutes against Rome. When Gary made a comparison between year one and year two, Gary could not have known too much about year one because he played 10 minutes that year.
"He was mostly in the treatment table and that was the year he actually said good things about Carlos."
Joorabchian continued: "Finally, I think that Sir Alex Ferguson was one of the greatest managers of my time, irrespective of what side of the hairdryer you were, you had nothing but respect for the man.
"The one thing I learned about Sir Alex in my time is that he had his finger to the pulse all the time.
"He was a strong coach. He knew what his players were doing on the training ground, off the training ground, at home, on a weekday.
"By Gary making those comments about the second year, he is somewhat questioning whether Sir Alex had his finger to the pulse because Sir Alex picked Carlos 51 times of that season of 2008/2009.
"He picked Rooney 49 times, Berbatov 44 times. Gary himself only played 29 in that season.
"In those moments Carlos played 51 games, picked by Sir Alex, 15 goals, seven assists. Berbatov 14 goals, 11 assists and Rooney 20 goals and 13 assists.
"Sir Alex would not have picked someone 51 times during that season if they were 'down-tooling' or being unprofessional unless Gary thinks that Sir Alex took his eye off the ball."
Neville wasn't content with that response and as fellow presenter Jamie Carragher quite literally picked up a bag of popcorn, he responded: "I'll address these in order.
"In the period of Christmas when it became clear Manchester United weren't going to exercise the option, there was no doubt that Carlos, in that last few months of the season, became disinterested, distracted, he wasn't the same around the training pitch and he went into more of a sulky mood because he was disappointed the club weren't signing him.
"He definitely wasn't the same player in the last four months or five months of the season.
"I don't know what stats you are referring to there, but what I did yesterday was look at the Premier League and Champions League stats for Carlos over the two seasons.
"And it refers to the third question, you can see in the first season that Carlos was part of the best front three that I've ever seen in the Premier League.
"These are the stats for 2007/08 and 2008/09. You can see in the first three months Kia that Carlos played 18 times for Manchester United (starts) in the first half of the season and seven goals. In the second six months, he had 13 (appearances) and seven goals.
"So, in the last year, he only played 18 times (Premier League) which is the same as the first six months in its entirety, and he only had five goals in his second season in the Premier League.
(Image: Photo by Tom Purslow/Manchester United via Getty Images)
"So, Carlos' performances in the second season dipped and he scored a lot less goals. My view is that there were definitely complications that Carlos had in the club not triggering his options - you have admitted that.
"And I saw Carlos in his last five months at the club - I don't need to do my research, I was watching the boy. And the thing about Carlos is, he was a warrior on the football pitch."
Neville admitted Tevez was part of one of the best front-lines he has ever seen during the Argentinian's first season at Old Trafford, but reaffirmed his belief that contract negotiations, or indeed lack thereof, played a part in his second season decline.
"In the first 12 months at Manchester United, I've never seen anything so brilliant with him, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo," he added.
"However, in the last four months, the drop in his manner and his performances - just because maybe because he was not being taken on by the club - was alarming.
"When I refer to people in his ear, I mean it is true that Carlos was owned by third-party ownership at that time, to was legal and there is no problem with it.
"But I think Man City paid around £50m for Carlos Tevez to his owners whereas Manchester United were paying £25m or were supposed to pay it for the option. And I believe at that time, there was so much distraction around the third-party ownership, there was so much noise about how much they were supposed to make.
"These are things that in Carlos' ear all the time. The club were not exercising the option, he wasn't being picked in the team as much - he was a substitute. So, he was definitely a different person in that last five months at the club.
"What I will say is 'down tools' may be a little bit crass, but Carlos was distracted, he was different, and he certainly wasn't anywhere near the level in that last five months at the club. You must accept that."
Joorabchian later confirmed that Tevez was not under third-party ownership during his time at Manchester United.