themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Father left his baby daughter with 'life changing' injuries

A man who was being investigated for the historic sexual abuse of a young girl left his his baby daughter with life changing injuries .
Independent reviewer Amanda Clarke has made a series of recommendations following a serious case review into the injuries sustained by ‘ Child V ’ by her father when she was seven weeks old .
Child V ’ s parents lived together in Tameside , having met over the internet through their interests in online gaming and became a couple around five years prior .
According to the mother , their relationship was ‘ mostly great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she became pregnant , having planned to have a child together .
Her pregnancy was routine and ‘ uneventful ’ with engagement from both parents .
The only time an ‘ argument ever became serious ’ during the course of their relationship was when the father threw a plate at a wall during an argument , but she denied ever having been a victim of domestic abuse .
The mother told the review that he had been happy to look after their daughter , and had ‘ seemed a good dad ’ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ their daughter saw Child V obtain abusive head trauma – often referred to as ‘ shaken baby syndrome ’ .
Three weeks after Child V was born , a police detective from Greater Manchester Police visited the family to inform them about an allegation of sexual abuse which had been made against the father .
He was accused of an offence of sexual abuse dating back to 2009 against an 11-year-old girl when he lived in the Devon and Cornwall area .
Despite the allegations having been made in 2016 , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made with the father to interview him .
After having kept the case ‘ under review as a crime reported ’ , by 2017 Devon and Cornwall police had located the general area he lived , but were unaware that he was about to become a parent himself .
A request for support with the investigation to help them trace the father arrived with GMP in early 2018 .
An incorrect previous address had been supplied , which led to a further delay in locating him .
A police officer finally visited the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family together – but the ‘ wider safeguarding issues of possible risk to the baby ’ because of the nature of the allegations ‘ were not noted or shared with any other agencies ’ .
“ The possible risks to Child V by a person who was being investigated for non-recent sexual abuse on a child were not recognised , ” the report states .
After being interviewed the father told the mother about what was alleged to have happened , and ‘ denied everything ’ .
Following the conclusion of the investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexual offences .
Around four weeks after the contact with police , on the day that Child V was ‘ seriously harmed ’ , a health visitor visited the family at home and spoke to both parents .
The mother explained she needed to go back to work – which was due to financial pressures on the family – and that the father would care for their baby while she was out .
According to the health visitor , Child V was observed as ‘ alert and active , clean and appropriately dressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted during the visit and the next contact was arranged , which would have been a nine to 12 months development check .
Later that day an ambulance was called to the home by the father who said that his daughter had become unwell .
However investigations at the hospital revealed she had suffered a ‘ significant brain trauma ’ believed to have been caused non-accidentally by shaking .
Initially the mother did not believe the father was responsible .
It was ‘ very clear ’ she knew shaking a baby was wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know that as it ’ s common sense ’ .
But following police enquiries , the father was arrested and charged .
Read more of today 's top stories here In 2019 he pleaded guilty to causing the injuries to Child V and was sent to prison , the review states .
“ Described in court as ‘ a momentary lack of control ’ by father this , and other similar cases , demonstrates the devastating outcome for children who are victims of this type of abuse , ” the report stated .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ changing injuries ’ but has been described by her carers as a ‘ happy , sociable , strong baby ’ .
Following the review by the Tameside Safeguarding Children Board into the circumstances around and leading up to the incident , seven recommendations were made .
These included circulating greater aware of abusive head trauma , and prevention programmes in the Tameside area .
The partnership was told it should also explore the significance of adverse childhood experiences and the importance of professional enquiries about family histories .
The findings from the review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across relevant police teams in Devon and Cornwall and Greater Manchester , especially to supervisory officers with responsible for review and monitoring of non-recent abuse cases .
The review was told that all GMP detectives now have enhanced safeguarding training which includes ‘ wider safeguarding consideration ’ .

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A man who was being investigated for the historic sexual abuse of a young girl left his his baby daughter with life changing injuries.
Independent reviewer Amanda Clarke has made a series of recommendations following a serious case review into the injuries sustained by ‘Child V’ by her father when she was seven weeks old.
Child V’s parents lived together in Tameside, having met over the internet through their interests in online gaming and became a couple around five years prior.
According to the mother, their relationship was ‘mostly great’ and they were both happy when she became pregnant, having planned to have a child together.
Her pregnancy was routine and ‘uneventful’ with engagement from both parents.
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The only time an ‘argument ever became serious’ during the course of their relationship was when the father threw a plate at a wall during an argument, but she denied ever having been a victim of domestic abuse.
The mother told the review that he had been happy to look after their daughter, and had ‘seemed a good dad’.
However the severity of the assault on their daughter saw Child V obtain abusive head trauma – often referred to as ‘shaken baby syndrome’.
Three weeks after Child V was born, a police detective from Greater Manchester Police visited the family to inform them about an allegation of sexual abuse which had been made against the father.
He was accused of an offence of sexual abuse dating back to 2009 against an 11-year-old girl when he lived in the Devon and Cornwall area.
Despite the allegations having been made in 2016, it was not until 2018 that any contact was made with the father to interview him.
After having kept the case ‘under review as a crime reported’, by 2017 Devon and Cornwall police had located the general area he lived, but were unaware that he was about to become a parent himself.
A request for support with the investigation to help them trace the father arrived with GMP in early 2018. An incorrect previous address had been supplied, which led to a further delay in locating him.
A police officer finally visited the home – where they saw the whole family together – but the ‘wider safeguarding issues of possible risk to the baby’ because of the nature of the allegations ‘were not noted or shared with any other agencies’.
“The possible risks to Child V by a person who was being investigated for non-recent sexual abuse on a child were not recognised,” the report states.
After being interviewed the father told the mother about what was alleged to have happened, and ‘denied everything’.
Following the conclusion of the investigation, he was not charged with any sexual offences.
Around four weeks after the contact with police, on the day that Child V was ‘seriously harmed’, a health visitor visited the family at home and spoke to both parents.
The mother explained she needed to go back to work – which was due to financial pressures on the family – and that the father would care for their baby while she was out.
According to the health visitor, Child V was observed as ‘alert and active, clean and appropriately dressed’.
There were no obvious concerns noted during the visit and the next contact was arranged, which would have been a nine to 12 months development check.
Later that day an ambulance was called to the home by the father who said that his daughter had become unwell.
However investigations at the hospital revealed she had suffered a ‘significant brain trauma’ believed to have been caused non-accidentally by shaking.
Initially the mother did not believe the father was responsible.
It was ‘very clear’ she knew shaking a baby was wrong and said she ‘thought everyone would know that as it’s common sense’.
But following police enquiries, the father was arrested and charged.
In 2019 he pleaded guilty to causing the injuries to Child V and was sent to prison, the review states.
“Described in court as ‘a momentary lack of control’ by father this, and other similar cases, demonstrates the devastating outcome for children who are victims of this type of abuse,” the report stated.
Child V was left with ‘life changing injuries’ but has been described by her carers as a ‘happy, sociable, strong baby’.
Following the review by the Tameside Safeguarding Children Board into the circumstances around and leading up to the incident, seven recommendations were made.
These included circulating greater aware of abusive head trauma, and prevention programmes in the Tameside area.
The partnership was told it should also explore the significance of adverse childhood experiences and the importance of professional enquiries about family histories.
The findings from the review must also be ‘widely disseminated’ across relevant police teams in Devon and Cornwall and Greater Manchester, especially to supervisory officers with responsible for review and monitoring of non-recent abuse cases.
The review was told that all GMP detectives now have enhanced safeguarding training which includes ‘wider safeguarding consideration’.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Flasher caught performing sex act upon himself near primary school playground

A flasher who was caught performing a sex act upon himself near a primary school playground has avoided jail .
Marcin Bialoskorski , 27 , was spared prison last month after admitting five counts of exposure , where one of his victims was a 15-year-old girl who was walking to school in Eccles , Salford .
Now , Bialoskorski has appeared before a judge again after admitting outraging public decency .
Minshull Street Crown Court heard how on November 27 last year , an assistant at St Matthew 's primary school in Stretford spotted the defendant looking towards the playground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and down and then noticed the same male sat down on a nearby bench '' , prosecutor Duncan Wilcock said .
`` She described him as being around six car lengths away from her . ''
Prosecutors said that he then performed a sex act upon himself within his trousers .
The staff member notified one of her colleagues who then ushered the children inside the school .
There is 'no suggestion ' that the children saw what was happening , the prosecutor told the court .
`` One of the teachers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared to be shaking his hands vigorously onto the grass '' , Mr Wilcock added .
`` Officers attended and saw what appeared to be semen on some of the leaves on the floor .
`` A DNA match was found which matched this defendant . ''
Between May last year and January this year , Bialoskorski exposed himself to women 'in a semi-rural ' area near to St Patrick 's high school in Eccles on five separate occasions .
On one occasion , he exposed himself to a 15-year-old girl who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also 15 , both in school uniforms , from his car .
When Bialoskorski appeared at Manchester Crown Court last month , he was spared jail and sentenced to a two-year community order .
At that hearing , the court heard that Bialoskorski had developed an 'obsession ' with pornography which involved 'similar behaviour ' to which he had committed .
Today , Judge Angela Nield revoked the community order that had been previously been imposed and re-sentenced Bialoskorski .
For the previous five counts of exposure and the offence of outraging public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order for three years .
This is made up of 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 150 hours of unpaid work .
Bialoskorski , of Spring Gardens , Salford was also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must sign the sex offenders register for five years .
Sentencing , Judge Nield said : `` You have accepted that you were reckless in your action in respect of the proximity of that school .
`` The sentence that was imposed on you previously was carefully framed as I would expect to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public .
`` You have made good engagement with probation so far and also have paid privately for sessions with a psychotherapist .
`` I am satisfied that the sentence coupled with the restrictions of the Sexual Harm Prevention Order and the fact that you are monitored and sign the sex offenders register reduces your risk of re-offending and addresses your behaviour underpinning the offences . ''

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A flasher who was caught performing a sex act upon himself near a primary school playground has avoided jail.
Marcin Bialoskorski, 27, was spared prison last month after admitting five counts of exposure, where one of his victims was a 15-year-old girl who was walking to school in Eccles, Salford.
Now, Bialoskorski has appeared before a judge again after admitting outraging public decency.
Minshull Street Crown Court heard how on November 27 last year, an assistant at St Matthew's primary school in Stretford spotted the defendant looking towards the playground.
"She noticed the male pacing up and down and then noticed the same male sat down on a nearby bench", prosecutor Duncan Wilcock said.
"She described him as being around six car lengths away from her."
Prosecutors said that he then performed a sex act upon himself within his trousers.
The staff member notified one of her colleagues who then ushered the children inside the school.
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There is 'no suggestion' that the children saw what was happening, the prosecutor told the court.
"One of the teachers came out and saw the defendant who appeared to be shaking his hands vigorously onto the grass", Mr Wilcock added.
"Officers attended and saw what appeared to be semen on some of the leaves on the floor.
"A DNA match was found which matched this defendant."
Between May last year and January this year, Bialoskorski exposed himself to women 'in a semi-rural' area near to St Patrick's high school in Eccles on five separate occasions.
On one occasion, he exposed himself to a 15-year-old girl who was walking to school with a friend, also 15, both in school uniforms, from his car.
When Bialoskorski appeared at Manchester Crown Court last month, he was spared jail and sentenced to a two-year community order.
At that hearing, the court heard that Bialoskorski had developed an 'obsession' with pornography which involved 'similar behaviour' to which he had committed.
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Today, Judge Angela Nield revoked the community order that had been previously been imposed and re-sentenced Bialoskorski.
For the previous five counts of exposure and the offence of outraging public decency, he was handed a community order for three years.
This is made up of 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 150 hours of unpaid work.
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Bialoskorski, of Spring Gardens, Salford was also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must sign the sex offenders register for five years.
Sentencing, Judge Nield said: "You have accepted that you were reckless in your action in respect of the proximity of that school.
"The sentence that was imposed on you previously was carefully framed as I would expect to address the risk that you present to the public.
"You have made good engagement with probation so far and also have paid privately for sessions with a psychotherapist.
"I am satisfied that the sentence coupled with the restrictions of the Sexual Harm Prevention Order and the fact that you are monitored and sign the sex offenders register reduces your risk of re-offending and addresses your behaviour underpinning the offences."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Exclusive: How Man United have changed matchday preparations vs Sheffield United

Manchester United players will travel to Old Trafford separately for their behind-closed-doors match with Sheffield United tonight .
The MEN understands United squad members are due to report at their Carrington training complex for grouped briefings this afternoon before making the six-mile trip to Old Trafford for the 6pm kick-off .
United have erected a 20metre X 20m screen on one of the training pitches at Carrington in order to conduct pre-match video meetings outside , in line with government guidelines .
Temperatures in Manchester on Wednesday could soar to 30°C .
In ordinary circumstances , the United squad would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before a match or at lunchtime on the day of an evening kick-off .
United have occasionally relocated to the Crowne Plaza on Oxford Road or the Hilton Garden Inn at Lancashire Cricket Ground to combat evening traffic .
United are playing at home for the first time in 108 days and and could go back to within two points of Chelsea with a win over Sheffield United .
`` I do n't know Chris [ Wilder ] well but know him well enough that he has got his team fired up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newcastle and I 'm sure he 's challenged his team to come to Old Trafford and prove what they 've proven all season , '' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said .
`` So it 's great to play a game but I do n't think there 's a better time now than before .
Sometimes the wounded animal is the worst to play against , but for me I 'm sure we can get a Sheffield United team that is fired up .
`` We love walking out at Old Trafford in front of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience .
Now it 's a different experience .
but we have the urge to get back playing and winning games , of course for our fans that are watching on telly , and we 'll go out there and put our best performance on hopefully . ''

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Manchester United players will travel to Old Trafford separately for their behind-closed-doors match with Sheffield United tonight.
The MEN understands United squad members are due to report at their Carrington training complex for grouped briefings this afternoon before making the six-mile trip to Old Trafford for the 6pm kick-off.
United have erected a 20metre X 20m screen on one of the training pitches at Carrington in order to conduct pre-match video meetings outside, in line with government guidelines. Temperatures in Manchester on Wednesday could soar to 30°C.
In ordinary circumstances, the United squad would assemble at The Lowry Hotel the night before a match or at lunchtime on the day of an evening kick-off. United have occasionally relocated to the Crowne Plaza on Oxford Road or the Hilton Garden Inn at Lancashire Cricket Ground to combat evening traffic.
United are playing at home for the first time in 108 days and and could go back to within two points of Chelsea with a win over Sheffield United.
"I don't know Chris [Wilder] well but know him well enough that he has got his team fired up for this game after a disappointing loss at Newcastle and I'm sure he's challenged his team to come to Old Trafford and prove what they've proven all season," Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.
"So it's great to play a game but I don't think there's a better time now than before. Sometimes the wounded animal is the worst to play against, but for me I'm sure we can get a Sheffield United team that is fired up.
"We love walking out at Old Trafford in front of our fans, it's an exceptional experience. Now it's a different experience. but we have the urge to get back playing and winning games, of course for our fans that are watching on telly, and we'll go out there and put our best performance on hopefully."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Plans revealed to drain Wigan quarry where two teenagers have tragically drowned

A water-filled quarry where two teenagers have died could be drained within months if an application to the Environment Agency is allowed .
The East Quarry in Appley Bridge , Wigan , is a popular spot for youngsters on sunny days despite repeated warnings from authorities .
Perimeter fencing has been installed in a bid to stop people from entering the water , but many people ignore it .
Miracle Godson , 13 , died in the quarry recently after getting into difficulties in the water .
I He 's the second young person to lose their life at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But now , the owners of the site , Maybrook Investments , have told Lancs Live they have applied to the Environment Agency to drain the water out of the quarry .
Peter O'Dowd , who runs the firm , says he is waiting on the go-ahead to begin the process so his company can fill in the quarry with soil and other inert material to pave the way for future development on the site .
A spokesman for the Environment Agency confirmed that they had received a request .
They said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remove water from the quarry in Appley Bridge .
`` We have contacted the applicant and we are waiting for further information to support this application before it can be progressed .
`` If members of the public are concerned about trespass and public safety issues they should contact the police . ''
Mr O'Dowd says he is often asked if he can do more to stop people from trespassing onto the site .
`` I get letters about this all the time .
One gentleman got in touch the other day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his land from the quarry , '' he said .
`` I thought through the coronavirus period people would stay away , but no .
`` Someone sent me a picture from the quarry last week showing a young mum with a child and the child was in a swim suit .
It beggars belief .
`` There are a lot of young lads from places where there is not much to do - a lot of visitors are n't from the area , you see .
`` But if you remove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
If drained , Mr O'Dowd says water would flow from the quarry through Calico Brook and into the River Douglas .

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A water-filled quarry where two teenagers have died could be drained within months if an application to the Environment Agency is allowed.
The East Quarry in Appley Bridge, Wigan, is a popular spot for youngsters on sunny days despite repeated warnings from authorities. Perimeter fencing has been installed in a bid to stop people from entering the water, but many people ignore it.
Miracle Godson, 13, died in the quarry recently after getting into difficulties in the water. I
He's the second young person to lose their life at the quarry in the past 21 years.
But now, the owners of the site, Maybrook Investments, have told Lancs Live they have applied to the Environment Agency to drain the water out of the quarry.
Peter O'Dowd, who runs the firm, says he is waiting on the go-ahead to begin the process so his company can fill in the quarry with soil and other inert material to pave the way for future development on the site.
A spokesman for the Environment Agency confirmed that they had received a request.
They said: "The Environment Agency received an application to remove water from the quarry in Appley Bridge.
"We have contacted the applicant and we are waiting for further information to support this application before it can be progressed.
"If members of the public are concerned about trespass and public safety issues they should contact the police."
Mr O'Dowd says he is often asked if he can do more to stop people from trespassing onto the site.
"I get letters about this all the time. One gentleman got in touch the other day saying people keep throwing their rubbish on to his land from the quarry," he said.
"I thought through the coronavirus period people would stay away, but no.
"Someone sent me a picture from the quarry last week showing a young mum with a child and the child was in a swim suit. It beggars belief.
"There are a lot of young lads from places where there is not much to do - a lot of visitors aren't from the area, you see.
"But if you remove the risk, there's no temptation."
If drained, Mr O'Dowd says water would flow from the quarry through Calico Brook and into the River Douglas.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Manchester Windrush day celebration to be held on ZOOM this weekend

Manchester ’ s annual Windrush day celebration will be held online held this weekend .
The Caribbean African Health Network ( CAHN ) will be hosting a Virtual Windrush event via ZOOM on Saturday , 27 June from 1pm to 4pm .
The event will also be live streamed on Youtube and Facebook .
CAHN had originally planned to host the event in Alexandra Park but have taken the celebration digital due to the Coronavirus .
On Monday ( 22 June ) people celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the day Caribbean men and women arrived to the country to aid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Second World War .
The virtual event will consist of a variety of performances , speeches and presentations aimed at engaging the community and recognising the Windrush generation 's integral contribution to British history .
Among the speakers is leading British Nurse and Pride of Britain Awards recipient Dame Elizabeth Anionwu .
She will lead the one minute silence to be held in memory of those who have passed away to COVID-19 .
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and MP Afzal Khan will also be in attendance .
The Windrush generation were invited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the country ’ s effort to rebuild following the Second World War , many found employment in the NHS and public transport , however , they were met with prejudice and discrimination .
In 2018 they became the topic of discussion following the emergence of the .
It was revealed that hundreds of Commonwealth citizens , many of whom were from the ‘ Windrush ’ generation , had been wrongly detained , deported and denied legal rights .
Last year , a Windrush Compensation Scheme was set up for those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss of employment , benefits or any other form of hardship .
Chair of CAHN , Faye Bruce said : “ So far 2020 has really challenged the health of the Black community due to unfair practices and many of those recipients have been on the front-line of essential services .
“ We will take this moment to recognise and thank them for their contributions .
“ We also stand in solidarity with families of the Windrush generation impacted by the immigration scandal.
” You can register for a ticket at their first @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester’s annual Windrush day celebration will be held online held this weekend.
The Caribbean African Health Network (CAHN) will be hosting a Virtual Windrush event via ZOOM on Saturday, 27 June from 1pm to 4pm. The event will also be live streamed on Youtube and Facebook.
CAHN had originally planned to host the event in Alexandra Park but have taken the celebration digital due to the Coronavirus.
On Monday (22 June) people celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the day Caribbean men and women arrived to the country to aid it’s rebuilding effort after the Second World War.
The virtual event will consist of a variety of performances, speeches and presentations aimed at engaging the community and recognising the Windrush generation's integral contribution to British history.
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Among the speakers is leading British Nurse and Pride of Britain Awards recipient Dame Elizabeth Anionwu. She will lead the one minute silence to be held in memory of those who have passed away to COVID-19.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and MP Afzal Khan will also be in attendance.
The Windrush generation were invited to the UK to fill jobs as part of the country’s effort to rebuild following the Second World War, many found employment in the NHS and public transport, however, they were met with prejudice and discrimination.
In 2018 they became the topic of discussion following the emergence of the Windrush scandal .
It was revealed that hundreds of Commonwealth citizens, many of whom were from the ‘Windrush’ generation, had been wrongly detained, deported and denied legal rights.
Last year, a Windrush Compensation Scheme was set up for those who had been affected by the scandal through loss of employment, benefits or any other form of hardship.
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Chair of CAHN, Faye Bruce said: “So far 2020 has really challenged the health of the Black community due to unfair practices and many of those recipients have been on the front-line of essential services.
“We will take this moment to recognise and thank them for their contributions.
“We also stand in solidarity with families of the Windrush generation impacted by the immigration scandal.”
You can register for a ticket at their first ever virtual event here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Corrie's Maureen Lipman on filming plans for the older cast

Maureen Lipman has revealed when Coronation Street ’ s older cast members will go back to work .
The star , who plays no-nonsense Evelyn Plummer , told Lorraine Kelly that it won ’ t be happening for a few months yet .
Filming for the ITV soap restarted earlier this month - but children and those over 70 and with underlying health conditions are yet to return .
The programme is continuing its three episodes a week run as cast and crew get used to filming under social-distancing guidelines .
Maureen told the Scottish host that she , along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who plays Ken Barlow , will be back on the cobbles in September .
She said : “ There is an element now of people - particularly in my business - you used to be able to waitress when you weren ’ t working but now there ’ s nowhere to waitress .
So it is tough .
“ I ’ m very aware that I ’ m incredibly lucky to have Coronation Street to look forward to in September when the wrinklies get unrolled.
” She also referenced her appearance on Channel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Countdown favourite Gyles Brandeth .
“ Gogglebox just goes on you know , I do about seven episodes and they show us programmes that I ’ ve never seen before , ” said Maureen .
John Whiston , the managing director of continuing drama for ITV , told Lorraine Kelly just before filming restarted that the soap will feature a number of new measures to keep cast and crew safe .
As well as a staggered return from workers , masks must be worn by the crew and there are poles to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metre rule .
John said : “ We have been putting in all sorts of new protocols .
We have got the two metre distance , which is going to be paramount .
“ We have got people with poles who will go around prodding actors to make sure they stay two metres away from each other and cameramen .
“ Our production manager has got a retractable pole that they were given as a present .
“ We have got perspex shields on the cameras .
We have had to make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are no real guidelines for it .
”

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Maureen Lipman has revealed when Coronation Street’s older cast members will go back to work.
The star, who plays no-nonsense Evelyn Plummer, told Lorraine Kelly that it won’t be happening for a few months yet.
Filming for the ITV soap restarted earlier this month - but children and those over 70 and with underlying health conditions are yet to return.
The programme is continuing its three episodes a week run as cast and crew get used to filming under social-distancing guidelines.
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Maureen told the Scottish host that she, along with the likes of William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, will be back on the cobbles in September.
She said: “There is an element now of people - particularly in my business - you used to be able to waitress when you weren’t working but now there’s nowhere to waitress. So it is tough.
“I’m very aware that I’m incredibly lucky to have Coronation Street to look forward to in September when the wrinklies get unrolled.”
She also referenced her appearance on Channel 4’s Celebrity Gogglebox, along with Countdown favourite Gyles Brandeth.
“Gogglebox just goes on you know, I do about seven episodes and they show us programmes that I’ve never seen before,” said Maureen.
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John Whiston, the managing director of continuing drama for ITV, told Lorraine Kelly just before filming restarted that the soap will feature a number of new measures to keep cast and crew safe.
As well as a staggered return from workers, masks must be worn by the crew and there are poles to prod actors who accidentally breach the two metre rule.
John said: “We have been putting in all sorts of new protocols. We have got the two metre distance, which is going to be paramount.
“We have got people with poles who will go around prodding actors to make sure they stay two metres away from each other and cameramen.
“Our production manager has got a retractable pole that they were given as a present.
“We have got perspex shields on the cameras. We have had to make a lot of this up ourselves because there are no real guidelines for it.”
Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Manchester scientists examining Covid tests that could give a result in minutes

Manchester scientists are running the rule over a new batch of coronavirus tests which could produce results in minutes .
Currently samples are often sent off to laboratories and can take up to 72 hours to produce results .
But researchers from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trusts and the University of Manchester are assessing which new commercially produced testing kits could be provide the quickest and most effective results for the NHS .
It follows the launch of a new £1.3m testing research programme , which will look at how new diagnostic tests perform in hospitals , general practices and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new Covid-19 tests will be assessed under the COVID-19 National Diagnostic Research and Evaluation Platform ( CONDOR ) .
Researchers are now looking to recruit patient volunteers for the programme at Manchester Royal Infirmary and Salford Royal .
The programme is being led Professor Rick Body , professor of emergency medicine at The University of Manchester and consultant at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust .
He said : `` By validating the accuracy of new clinical tests through CONDOR , we can get novel tests out across the health and care system that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more accurate results .
`` This will mean that patients get better care and we can make more informed , early decisions about how to control spread of the virus .
`` One application of CONDOR will be to follow-up patients who test positive with an antibody test , to find out whether they develop new infections , and help to understand whether people with antibodies are immune to reinfection and how long this immunity might last .
`` The study could mean that clinicians can make fast , accurate decisions about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes .
`` That includes decisions about which wards or areas a patient can receive care in , rather than the standard laboratory tests , which can take 24 hours or more . ''
Lord Bethell , Minister for Innovation at the Department of Health and Social Care , said : `` We need the fastest , most accurate tests in the NHS to help keep COVID-19 under control .
`` I ’ m delighted we ’ re committing £1.3 million to this brilliant new national research programme , to evaluate how new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care settings – so we can track levels of infection and immunity across the country and help keep people safe .
`` That ’ s important because it will reduce the risk of infection for patients without COVID , while ensuring that those with COVID can get specialist care at an early stage . ''
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Manchester scientists are running the rule over a new batch of coronavirus tests which could produce results in minutes.
Currently samples are often sent off to laboratories and can take up to 72 hours to produce results.
But researchers from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trusts and the University of Manchester are assessing which new commercially produced testing kits could be provide the quickest and most effective results for the NHS.
It follows the launch of a new £1.3m testing research programme, which will look at how new diagnostic tests perform in hospitals, general practices and care homes.
Between 10 and 20 new Covid-19 tests will be assessed under the COVID-19 National Diagnostic Research and Evaluation Platform (CONDOR).
Researchers are now looking to recruit patient volunteers for the programme at Manchester Royal Infirmary and Salford Royal.
The programme is being led Professor Rick Body, professor of emergency medicine at The University of Manchester and consultant at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
He said: "By validating the accuracy of new clinical tests through CONDOR, we can get novel tests out across the health and care system that are more convenient for patients and get more accurate results.
"This will mean that patients get better care and we can make more informed, early decisions about how to control spread of the virus.
"One application of CONDOR will be to follow-up patients who test positive with an antibody test, to find out whether they develop new infections, and help to understand whether people with antibodies are immune to reinfection and how long this immunity might last.
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"The study could mean that clinicians can make fast, accurate decisions about a patient’s care – sometimes within minutes.
"That includes decisions about which wards or areas a patient can receive care in, rather than the standard laboratory tests, which can take 24 hours or more."
Lord Bethell, Minister for Innovation at the Department of Health and Social Care, said: "We need the fastest, most accurate tests in the NHS to help keep COVID-19 under control.
"I’m delighted we’re committing £1.3 million to this brilliant new national research programme, to evaluate how new diagnostic tests perform in health and social care settings – so we can track levels of infection and immunity across the country and help keep people safe.
"That’s important because it will reduce the risk of infection for patients without COVID, while ensuring that those with COVID can get specialist care at an early stage."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Celebrity Gogglebox star shows how filming is taking place in her home

Laura Whitmore has given fans a glimpse behind-the-scenes as she films Gogglebox from her home .
The Love Island presenter will be joined by boyfriend and the dating shows narrator Iain Stirling for the celebrity version of the Channel 4 programme .
The couple will join the likes of Rylan Clark-Neal and his mum Linda , Judge Rinder and Good Morning Britain 's Susanna Reid and Sadie Frost with her two sons as the line-up has a shake up .
Viewers have already been treated to the telly opionions of This Morning 's Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford , Shaun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's and Dancing On Ice winner Joe Swash and Loose Women panelist Stacey Solomon .
But now it 's Laura and Iain 's turn to get in on the action when the show returns on Friday night .
Taking to Instagram , the TV and radio star shared a video of the living area of her North London home she shares with Iain which was covered in various markings .
She said in the clip : `` The house is looking a little bit like a crime scene at the moment because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I need to remember where to put it back , so it looks like someone 's been murdered . ''
Fans were left a little baffled at the start of the celebrity series as it appeared stars who do n't usually live together were filming for the show .
Some accused the likes of Jools Holland and Vic Reeves , Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw and his niece Liv and Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts and Heart Radio 's Jamie Theakston of breaking social-distancing guidelines .
However , this has been cleared up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which ended in May .

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Laura Whitmore has given fans a glimpse behind-the-scenes as she films Gogglebox from her home.
The Love Island presenter will be joined by boyfriend and the dating shows narrator Iain Stirling for the celebrity version of the Channel 4 programme.
The couple will join the likes of Rylan Clark-Neal and his mum Linda, Judge Rinder and Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid and Sadie Frost with her two sons as the line-up has a shake up.
Viewers have already been treated to the telly opionions of This Morning's Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, Shaun Ryder and Bez of the Happy Monday's and Dancing On Ice winner Joe Swash and Loose Women panelist Stacey Solomon.
But now it's Laura and Iain's turn to get in on the action when the show returns on Friday night.
Taking to Instagram, the TV and radio star shared a video of the living area of her North London home she shares with Iain which was covered in various markings.
She said in the clip: "The house is looking a little bit like a crime scene at the moment because they moved the furniture around for Gogglebox.
"I need to remember where to put it back, so it looks like someone's been murdered."
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Fans were left a little baffled at the start of the celebrity series as it appeared stars who don't usually live together were filming for the show.
Some accused the likes of Jools Holland and Vic Reeves, Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw and his niece Liv and Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts and Heart Radio's Jamie Theakston of breaking social-distancing guidelines.
However, this has been cleared up previously during the usual run of Gogglebox which ended in May.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--What Premier Inn and Travelodge are doing to reopen

Hotels and B & Bs have been told they can reopen next month after more than 14 weeks .
The hospitality and tourism sector is expected to be the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic after business were forced to close during the UK lockdown .
But from July 4 in England , hotels and B & Bs will begin to welcome customers again after Boris Johnson announced a further easing of the strict measures .
Places that are now able to reopen have been issued with specific guidance from the government to make them Covid secure .
Sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here This includes no more breakfast buffets or mini bars , reduced service and contact and increased cleaning .
This is what Premier Inn , Travelodge and Macdonald Hotels and Resorts are planning for when they reopen .
Premier Inn has created its own CleanProtect enhanced hygiene promise .
• Minimising contact and increasing protection at reception during check-in with Perspex screens .
• Having auto-dispense hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frequent cleaning of high-touch areas , such as check-in kiosks , lift controls , door handles and handrails • In bedrooms , special attention to cleaning air conditioning and heating controls , TV remotes , door handles and desks • Laundering all linen at above 60 degrees , with disinfectant detergent • Providing all staff with PPE equipment including gloves , aprons and hand sanitiser - masks remain optional .
Travelodge has devised TravelodgeProtect+ which is a programme of cleaning and social-distancing measures , designed to keep its guests and teams safe .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in public areas and bedrooms • Additional post clean room checks with digital tracking in place to ensure consistently high standards • Comprehensive training of every hotel team member on cleaning , hygiene and social distancing • Social distancing measures in place throughout the hotel • Reception distancing floor signage and protective screens at check in • Housekeeping teams will not enter bedrooms during your stay Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has introduced the Safe and Sound Charter .
• Reduced amounts of printed material in rooms and public areas • Strict one-way travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Food and drink can be pre-booked • Dining options presented in hygienic , tailor-made packages to be consumed indoors or outdoors or in guest bedrooms • Guests charged for stay either at time of booking or check-in

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Hotels and B&Bs have been told they can reopen next month after more than 14 weeks.
The hospitality and tourism sector is expected to be the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic after business were forced to close during the UK lockdown.
But from July 4 in England, hotels and B&Bs will begin to welcome customers again after Boris Johnson announced a further easing of the strict measures.
Places that are now able to reopen have been issued with specific guidance from the government to make them Covid secure.
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This includes no more breakfast buffets or mini bars, reduced service and contact and increased cleaning.
This is what Premier Inn, Travelodge and Macdonald Hotels and Resorts are planning for when they reopen.
Premier Inn
Premier Inn has created its own CleanProtect enhanced hygiene promise.
This entails:
Minimising contact and increasing protection at reception during check-in with Perspex screens.
Keeping social distancing measures in place
Having auto-dispense hand sanitiser available in public areas
More frequent cleaning of high-touch areas, such as check-in kiosks, lift controls, door handles and handrails
In bedrooms, special attention to cleaning air conditioning and heating controls, TV remotes, door handles and desks
Laundering all linen at above 60 degrees, with disinfectant detergent
Removing all extra pillows
Replacing shower curtains after every stay
Providing all staff with PPE equipment including gloves, aprons and hand sanitiser - masks remain optional.
Travelodge
Travelodge has devised TravelodgeProtect+ which is a programme of cleaning and social-distancing measures, designed to keep its guests and teams safe.
The measures include:
Cleaning using antiviral disinfectant effective against Coronavirus
Increased cleaning frequency of high-touch points in public areas and bedrooms
Additional post clean room checks with digital tracking in place to ensure consistently high standards
All linen and towels thermally disinfected
Customer hand sanitiser stations in key locations
Comprehensive training of every hotel team member on cleaning, hygiene and social distancing
Social distancing measures in place throughout the hotel
Reception distancing floor signage and protective screens at check in
PPE for all hotel team members
Housekeeping teams will not enter bedrooms during your stay
Contactless payment available
Contact free check out
Macdonald
Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has introduced the Safe and Sound Charter.
This entails:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--How to watch Manchester United vs Sheffield United

Manchester United are back at Old Trafford at last tonight as they take on Sheffield United .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side returned to Premier League action following the coronavirus-induced suspension on Friday when they traveled to face Tottenham Hotspur .
It was an entertaining game in North London , despite the 1-1 score-line , with Bruno Fernandes ' second-half penalty cancelling out Steven Bergwijn 's opener .
There was cause for excitement among United fans too , as Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford both returned and the flashes of brilliance between them and Fernandes makes for an thrilling prospect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match against the Blades is a big one in the race for European football and the South Yorkshire side will leapfrog United should they get a victory .
What TV channel is Manchester United vs Sheffield United on ?
Manchester United vs Sheffield United will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event ( with crowd noise ) and Sky Sports Premier League ( without fan noise ) from 5pm on Wednesday , June 24 .
It will also be shown live on Pick TV , and there will also be a live stream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trafford will be at 6pm .
Do n't miss our comprehensive coverage of the game right here on our live blog .
We have already seen plenty of injuries in the games that have been played so far , as players have come back to competitive games after an unprecedented amount of time off .
Victor Lindelof was the victim for United , as he limped off towards the end of the draw against Tottenham but Solskjaer seemed to confirm that he will be fine for the visit of Chris Wilder 's side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t have any other injury issues , ” the Norwegian told club media .
“ I think they all managed to get through the game .
They were tired towards the end , some of them , but we ’ ve got another 90 minutes under our belt and we ’ re ready to go again.
” Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe were the only players unavailable for the trip to North London and it also remains to be seen if they will be fit again for the match .

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Manchester United will play at Old Trafford for the first time in three and a half months this evening as they take on Sheffield United in the Premier League.
United got their Premier League campaign back underway with a draw away to Tottenham last Friday, with Bruno Fernandes' second-half penalty enough to earn United a point following Steven Bergwijn's opener for the hosts.
Paul Pogba made a big impact off the bench in north London and is in contention to make his first start in almost nine months.
United and Sheffield United drew 3-3 the last time they met, with United coming from 2-0 down to lead 3-2, only to concede an injury-time equaliser at Bramall Lane in November.
What channel is the match on?
United vs Sheffield United will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event (with crowd noise) and Sky Sports Premier League (without fan noise) from 5pm on Wednesday, June 24. It will also be shown live on Pick TV, and there will also be a live stream on NOW TV.
Kick-off is at 6pm.
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Victor Lindelof limped off for United against Tottenham but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appeared to confirm the Swede will be available for selection against Sheffield United.
Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones were United's only absentees against Tottenham and Solskjaer said United have no fresh concerns ahead of Wednesday's game.
“Yeah. We don’t have any other injury issues,” the Norwegian told club media. “I think they all managed to get through the game. They were tired towards the end, some of them, but we’ve got another 90 minutes under our belt and we’re ready to go again.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE

Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE

Pep Guardiola will speak to the media today ahead of Manchester City 's Premier League trip to Chelsea .
City have confirmed that Sergio Aguero suffered a knee injury in the 5-0 victory over Burnley on Wednesday night and he will now travel to Barcelona for a further assessment .
Aguero , who was making his first start since the Premier League 's resumption , landed in a heap after being fouled by Ben Mee on the edge of the half-time in the penalty area .
Aguero was able to walk off the pitch but Pep Guardiola warned after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good and he will travel for further examinations from Dr Ramon Cugat - Guardiola ' preferred knee specialist and surgeon who has operated on Benjamin Mendy , Kevin De Bruyne and Aleks Zinchenko in recent years - in Barcelona to discover the true severity of the injury and obviously will miss the Chelsea game .
City released a statement which read : `` Sergio Aguero suffered damage to his left knee in our recent 5-0 win over Burnley .
`` The striker will now travel to Barcelona to see Dr Ramon Cugat for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sergio the best with his recovery . ''

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City have confirmed that Sergio Aguero suffered a knee injury in the 5-0 victory over Burnley on Wednesday night and he will now travel to Barcelona for a further assessment.
Aguero, who was making his first start since the Premier League's resumption, landed in a heap after being fouled by Ben Mee on the edge of the half-time in the penalty area.
Aguero was able to walk off the pitch but Pep Guardiola warned after the match that the injury didn't look good and he will travel for further examinations from Dr Ramon Cugat - Guardiola' preferred knee specialist and surgeon who has operated on Benjamin Mendy, Kevin De Bruyne and Aleks Zinchenko in recent years - in Barcelona to discover the true severity of the injury and obviously will miss the Chelsea game.
The Argentine has since gone under the knife to fix the injury and will soon start his recovery.
A recap of today's news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Nursery boss speaks out after director caught with child abuse images

The boss of chain of nurseries has spoken out after a former director - who is his son - was sentenced for possessing indecent images of children .
The boss of the firm , David Hoyle , has insisted his son , Jamie Hoyle , who was handed a suspended prison term , had only a financial role and never had any contact with children attending their centres .
Hoyle , 31 , appeared before a judge at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday .
Prosecutors said 200 child abuse images were found a computer hard drive belonging to him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ children 's knickers and children 's bedding ' following a search warrant at his Didsbury home in May 2019 , the court heard .
Hoyle 's girlfriend said in a statement the underwear belonged to her .
However passing sentence the judge said : `` I am not going to accept that they are there for innocent purposes . ''
Hoyle had been a director at the Happy Days nursery chain in Lancashire at the time of his offending but had since resigned , the court was told .
According to company 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blackpool , Lytham-St-Annes , Poulton-le-Fylde , and Thornton-Cleveleys , reports LancsLive .
However speaking to LancsLive following the court hearing , James Hoyle 's father - Happy Days secretary and director David Hoyle - said his son was registered as a director merely for `` financial purposes '' .
He said : `` James was a director for financial purposes .
`` He had no involvement in the nursery side of the business .
As soon as the allegations were made we terminated his directorship . ''
According to Companies House , James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on April 6 , 2019 .
He had been in the position since April 30 , 2014 .
David Hoyle added : `` He had no contact with the children .
He has lived in Manchester for around the last 11 years .
`` He had no access to computer systems .
In terms of children 's welfare , there was nothing he could do to impact that .
`` James made a mistake and unfortunately he has to live with that now . ''
Jamie Hoyle , of Crossway , Didsbury , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indecent images of children .
Judge Anthony Cross QC said there was `` significant '' mitigation which allowed him to suspend his six month prison term , for a period of a year .
Hoyle was also ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work , 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a program addressing sexual offending on the internet .

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The boss of chain of nurseries has spoken out after a former director - who is his son - was sentenced for possessing indecent images of children.
The boss of the firm, David Hoyle, has insisted his son, Jamie Hoyle, who was handed a suspended prison term, had only a financial role and never had any contact with children attending their centres.
Hoyle, 31, appeared before a judge at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday.
Prosecutors said 200 child abuse images were found a computer hard drive belonging to him.
Officers also found 'what appeared to be children's knickers and children's bedding' following a search warrant at his Didsbury home in May 2019, the court heard.
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Hoyle's girlfriend said in a statement the underwear belonged to her.
However passing sentence the judge said: "I am not going to accept that they are there for innocent purposes."
Hoyle had been a director at the Happy Days nursery chain in Lancashire at the time of his offending but had since resigned, the court was told.
According to company's website, they have six nurseries across Blackpool, Lytham-St-Annes, Poulton-le-Fylde, and Thornton-Cleveleys, reports LancsLive.
However speaking to LancsLive following the court hearing, James Hoyle's father - Happy Days secretary and director David Hoyle - said his son was registered as a director merely for "financial purposes".
He said: "James was a director for financial purposes.
"He had no involvement in the nursery side of the business. As soon as the allegations were made we terminated his directorship."
According to Companies House, James Hoyle resigned as director at Happy Days on April 6, 2019.
He had been in the position since April 30, 2014.
David Hoyle added: "He had no contact with the children. He has lived in Manchester for around the last 11 years.
"He had no access to computer systems. In terms of children's welfare, there was nothing he could do to impact that.
"James made a mistake and unfortunately he has to live with that now."
Jamie Hoyle, of Crossway, Didsbury, pleaded guilty to two counts of making indecent images of children.
Judge Anthony Cross QC said there was "significant" mitigation which allowed him to suspend his six month prison term, for a period of a year.
Hoyle was also ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work, 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a program addressing sexual offending on the internet.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Drug addict jailed after going to shop with samurai sword saying 'I need help'

A drug addict walked into a shop with a samurai sword and said `` I need help '' , a court heard .
Lee Cope , 38 , has been jailed for six months following the incident at a convenience store in Eccles , Salford .
The court was told he was suffering from a 'mental health crisis ' at the time .
When he went into the shop on Parrin Lane , on a Saturday night in February at about 8pm , Cope asked staff to call the police .
He went outside , then walked back into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state ' after being told the police had n't been called .
Officers did arrive later , and he told them : `` I need help '' .
They drew a taser , but he complied and was arrested , prosecutor Simone Flynn said .
The shop assistant did n't realise at the time that Cope was holding a 'small ' samurai sword .
It had been kept within its sheath , and was n't brandished or used to threaten anyone .
The shop assistant said there had been a number of customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including children , during the incident on February 15 .
At Manchester Crown Court he was jailed for six months , the minimum sentence he could expect having previously been convicted of two offences of possessing offensive weapons .
`` You know that the carrying of bladed articles is against the law , and it is for good reason , '' Judge Hilary Manley told Cope .
`` If people carry knives in public , they have to expect to go to prison . ''
Defending , Stuart Duke said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such , from the movie Kill Bill . ''
He described it as a 'short display piece ' with no edge on it , and that Cope did n't use it to threaten anyone .
`` He understands he can not simply carry a weapon in public , and ask for the police to be called as he is in the middle of a mental health crisis , '' Mr Duke added .
The court heard that Cope had a history of mental health problems and drug abuse .
Mr Duke said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the authorities , and that the only way he can be assessed and admitted is by having himself arrested and by being in possession of a weapon . ''
Cope , of Barton Lane , Eccles , has reduced his amphetamine use and hopes to make a 'fresh start ' when he is released from prison , the court was told .

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A drug addict walked into a shop with a samurai sword and said "I need help", a court heard.
Lee Cope, 38, has been jailed for six months following the incident at a convenience store in Eccles, Salford.
The court was told he was suffering from a 'mental health crisis' at the time.
When he went into the shop on Parrin Lane, on a Saturday night in February at about 8pm, Cope asked staff to call the police.
He went outside, then walked back into the shop but left again in an 'agitated state' after being told the police hadn't been called.
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Officers did arrive later, and he told them: "I need help".
They drew a taser, but he complied and was arrested, prosecutor Simone Flynn said.
The shop assistant didn't realise at the time that Cope was holding a 'small' samurai sword.
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It had been kept within its sheath, and wasn't brandished or used to threaten anyone.
The shop assistant said there had been a number of customers coming in and out of the shop, including children, during the incident on February 15.
Cope admitted possessing an offensive weapon.
At Manchester Crown Court he was jailed for six months, the minimum sentence he could expect having previously been convicted of two offences of possessing offensive weapons.
"You know that the carrying of bladed articles is against the law, and it is for good reason," Judge Hilary Manley told Cope.
"If people carry knives in public, they have to expect to go to prison."
Defending, Stuart Duke said: "This was not a weapon, as such, from the movie Kill Bill."
He described it as a 'short display piece' with no edge on it, and that Cope didn't use it to threaten anyone.
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"He understands he cannot simply carry a weapon in public, and ask for the police to be called as he is in the middle of a mental health crisis," Mr Duke added.
The court heard that Cope had a history of mental health problems and drug abuse.
Mr Duke said: "He feels he has been failed by the authorities, and that the only way he can be assessed and admitted is by having himself arrested and by being in possession of a weapon."
Cope, of Barton Lane, Eccles, has reduced his amphetamine use and hopes to make a 'fresh start' when he is released from prison, the court was told.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Phil Foden combines the best of both Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva

Phil Foden ’ s man-of-the-match performance against Burnley had a ring of familiarity about it .
Breaking the deadlock with a crashing , laser-guided drive from the edge of the area , and then sealing the points with a no-look reverse pass to create the fourth goal .
And for a man who has long been earmarked as David Silva ’ s eventual replacement in the Manchester City team , Foden looked an awful lot like another teammate .
In fact , they might need to drop that slightly comical “ Stockport Iniesta ” nickname and start calling him the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” !
The debate about the 20-year-old ’ s development has raged for three years now , and shows little sign of abating .
After his display against the Clarets , which Foden described as his best in a City shirt , Sky pundits Graeme Souness and Micah Richards were again contemplating the option of Foden going on loan next season .
Pep Guardiola made it plain two years ago that was not happening .
He felt the best learning process for the midfielder was to train every day with Silva , De @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City – not to have lumps kicked out of him in the Championship .
It was not a suppression of Foden ’ s ability , it was a show of faith in it .
And the fact he has not done the player any favours in team selection , instead demanding that he earns his place , like everyone else , is further proof that Guardiola has never been in doubt that he belongs at that level .
Guardiola ’ s team selection against Chelsea on Thursday night , undoubtedly their toughest test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On form , Foden would be a certainty .
But in games like that , experience can be the key – and the prospect of Foden ’ s fresh legs taking on a Chelsea defence in the later stages , on a warm London evening , will be equally tempting to the manager .
Foden has scored three times in two games since the season started up again , and his opening stunner against the Clarets was pure De Bruyne .
The energy he has brought had also been more reminiscent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spaniard .
He has been dashing up and down the pitch , clearing at one end and presenting a goal threat at the other – his goal at Arsenal was started by himself on the edge of his own area , with a surging run to catch up with play being rewarded as Sergio Aguero ’ s show bounced back to him off the post .
But his control , and growing sense of calm and clear-headedness in tight , frenetic parts of the pitch , is very much a case of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close association , and words of advice , from Silva .
Of course , Foden ’ s versatility means that he has been turning up on the left side of attack this season , as well .
That is one reason Guardiola is so confident that he does not need to spend his limited transfer window budget on replacing Silva OR Leroy Sane .
Silva ’ s only real weakness in ten scintillating years at City has been that , for a player of his talent , he does not score enough goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three times in ten seasons with the Blues , netting 75 times in total in 426 appearances .
Not a huge return considering the amount of time he spends in the opposition penalty area , and playing for a team that has been smashing goalscoring records for fun .
Foden is already showing signs he is capable of adding firepower to the City attack , and his shooting power from outside the box is a bonus , when City are often faced by teams which pack the final third and try to smother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into goalscoring positions .
Foden may be Silva ’ s natural replacement , but he brings elements of BOTH of City ’ s attacking midfielders to their game .

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Phil Foden’s man-of-the-match performance against Burnley had a ring of familiarity about it.
Breaking the deadlock with a crashing, laser-guided drive from the edge of the area, and then sealing the points with a no-look reverse pass to create the fourth goal.
And for a man who has long been earmarked as David Silva ’s eventual replacement in the Manchester City team, Foden looked an awful lot like another teammate.
In fact, they might need to drop that slightly comical “Stockport Iniesta” nickname and start calling him the even more suspect “Edgeley De Bruyne ”!
The debate about the 20-year-old’s development has raged for three years now, and shows little sign of abating.
After his display against the Clarets, which Foden described as his best in a City shirt, Sky pundits Graeme Souness and Micah Richards were again contemplating the option of Foden going on loan next season.
Pep Guardiola made it plain two years ago that was not happening. He felt the best learning process for the midfielder was to train every day with Silva, De Bruyne and the other world-class stars at City – not to have lumps kicked out of him in the Championship.
It was not a suppression of Foden’s ability, it was a show of faith in it.
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And the fact he has not done the player any favours in team selection, instead demanding that he earns his place, like everyone else, is further proof that Guardiola has never been in doubt that he belongs at that level.
Guardiola’s team selection against Chelsea on Thursday night, undoubtedly their toughest test since the restart, will be interesting.
On form, Foden would be a certainty.
But in games like that, experience can be the key – and the prospect of Foden’s fresh legs taking on a Chelsea defence in the later stages, on a warm London evening, will be equally tempting to the manager.
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Foden has scored three times in two games since the season started up again, and his opening stunner against the Clarets was pure De Bruyne.
The energy he has brought had also been more reminiscent of the Belgian than it has of the Spaniard.
He has been dashing up and down the pitch, clearing at one end and presenting a goal threat at the other – his goal at Arsenal was started by himself on the edge of his own area, with a surging run to catch up with play being rewarded as Sergio Aguero’s show bounced back to him off the post.
But his control, and growing sense of calm and clear-headedness in tight, frenetic parts of the pitch, is very much a case of his natural ability and confidence being honed by close association, and words of advice, from Silva.
Of course, Foden’s versatility means that he has been turning up on the left side of attack this season, as well.
That is one reason Guardiola is so confident that he does not need to spend his limited transfer window budget on replacing Silva OR Leroy Sane.
Silva’s only real weakness in ten scintillating years at City has been that, for a player of his talent, he does not score enough goals.
He has only hit double figures three times in ten seasons with the Blues, netting 75 times in total in 426 appearances. Not a huge return considering the amount of time he spends in the opposition penalty area, and playing for a team that has been smashing goalscoring records for fun.
Foden is already showing signs he is capable of adding firepower to the City attack, and his shooting power from outside the box is a bonus, when City are often faced by teams which pack the final third and try to smother their natural inclination to play their way into goalscoring positions.
Foden may be Silva’s natural replacement, but he brings elements of BOTH of City’s attacking midfielders to their game.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Youngsters moved on by police after climbing onto bridge over M66

A group of youngster had to be moved on by police after they were caught sitting on a railway bridge above a busy motorway .
A patrol spotted the youths dangling their legs over the M66 close to Junction 2 for Bury yesterday afternoon .
They appeared to have climbed up onto a railway bridge which supports a section of track used by the East Lancs Railway to travel between Bury and Rochdale .
An officer from the North West Motorway Police said the youngster were clearly causing `` danger '' to themselves and drivers .
In a post on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Report received of a group of youths on a railway bridge over the M66 .
`` GMP 's Traffic Unit and local patrols have travelled to the area to move them .
`` It 's clear to see from the photo of the danger this is causing not only to themselves but road users also .
`` The youths will be spoken to , taken home and parents will strongly advised . ''
Anyone with information to report to police should contact 101 .
Alternatively , use the Live Chat service on www.gmp.police.uk @

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A group of youngster had to be moved on by police after they were caught sitting on a railway bridge above a busy motorway.
A patrol spotted the youths dangling their legs over the M66 close to Junction 2 for Bury yesterday afternoon.
They appeared to have climbed up onto a railway bridge which supports a section of track used by the East Lancs Railway to travel between Bury and Rochdale.
An officer from the North West Motorway Police said the youngster were clearly causing "danger" to themselves and drivers.
In a post on Facebook, the officer said: "Report received of a group of youths on a railway bridge over the M66.
"GMP's Traffic Unit and local patrols have travelled to the area to move them.
"It's clear to see from the photo of the danger this is causing not only to themselves but road users also.
"The youths will be spoken to, taken home and parents will strongly advised."
Anyone with information to report to police should contact 101.
Alternatively, use the Live Chat service on www.gmp.police.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--'New approach needed' after fatal shootings at street party

The housing association which runs the car park where two men were shot dead at a street party in Moss Side says it 'recognises a new approach is needed ' to improve the quality of life of people living in the area .
In a statement Mosscare St Vincent 's Housing Group said that fresh thinking was 'needed to address some of the issues that have a detrimental impact on the quality of life of local people ' .
The housing groups also said it was 'keen to hear the community 's views ' following the deaths of Abayomi Ajose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 , i n the early hours of Sunday .
Community activist Mike Leehan said : `` The car park is pretty much hidden away from the road .
There 's been fights and things happening in there over the years , there 's been a number of events in there .
`` When you get an area like that , that 's pretty much private in the middle of a large residential area , it attracts people .
`` There are a lot of families and elderly , vulnerable people in those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
In a statement Mosscare St Vincent 's said : `` MSV is saddened to hear about the tragic events of Saturday night/Sunday morning , which led to two people losing their lives .
Along with our local councillors , we would like to extend our thoughts and condolences to their families and the communities affected by this incident at this difficult time .
`` We appreciate the unprecedented times that we live in and the current pressures facing communities but MSV do not condone large gatherings of the type and scale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only do they place demands on agencies at a time when resources are already stretched but they have a very detrimental impact on the quality of life of local residents , many of whom will be understandably anxious and concerned as a result of the tragic events of Saturday night .
`` We know that Moss Side and Whalley Range are vibrant active communities that celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion .
We want to work with communities and our partners to harness the spirit of the area and make it a place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ socialise safely and without fear of intimidation .
`` We are keen to hear the community ’ s views on this and recognise that a new approach is needed to address some of the issues that have a detrimental impact on the quality of life of local people .
Over the course of forthcoming days and weeks , we want to hear from the community and we will work with you and partners to identify the proactive steps we need to take to make the area safe for local people – we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police continue to investigate the shooting .
No arrests have been made .
In a statement on Tuesday night Chief Insp John Harris said : `` I ’ d like to take this opportunity to also make a further appeal to those who were present at the time of the incident to please come forward with their information .
Both victim ’ s families deserve to see the offenders brought to justice and we need the help of the community to trace those individuals who are responsible . ''
Information can be uploaded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Anyone with information can also contact policeon 0161 856 9908 , quoting incident number 221 of 21/06/2020 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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The housing association which runs the car park where two men were shot dead at a street party in Moss Side says it 'recognises a new approach is needed' to improve the quality of life of people living in the area.
In a statement Mosscare St Vincent's Housing Group said that fresh thinking was 'needed to address some of the issues that have a detrimental impact on the quality of life of local people'.
The housing groups also said it was 'keen to hear the community's views' following the deaths of Abayomi Ajose, 36, and Cheriff Tall, 21, i n the early hours of Sunday.
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Community activist Mike Leehan said: "The car park is pretty much hidden away from the road. There's been fights and things happening in there over the years, there's been a number of events in there.
"When you get an area like that, that's pretty much private in the middle of a large residential area, it attracts people.
"There are a lot of families and elderly, vulnerable people in those flats. It's really bad design."
In a statement Mosscare St Vincent's said: "MSV is saddened to hear about the tragic events of Saturday night/Sunday morning, which led to two people losing their lives. Along with our local councillors, we would like to extend our thoughts and condolences to their families and the communities affected by this incident at this difficult time.
"We appreciate the unprecedented times that we live in and the current pressures facing communities but MSV do not condone large gatherings of the type and scale seen on Saturday night.
"Not only do they place demands on agencies at a time when resources are already stretched but they have a very detrimental impact on the quality of life of local residents, many of whom will be understandably anxious and concerned as a result of the tragic events of Saturday night.
"We know that Moss Side and Whalley Range are vibrant active communities that celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion. We want to work with communities and our partners to harness the spirit of the area and make it a place where people can live, work and socialise safely and without fear of intimidation.
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"We are keen to hear the community’s views on this and recognise that a new approach is needed to address some of the issues that have a detrimental impact on the quality of life of local people. Over the course of forthcoming days and weeks, we want to hear from the community and we will work with you and partners to identify the proactive steps we need to take to make the area safe for local people – we have several plans already in place."
To contact Mosscare St Vincent's email enquiry@msvhousing.co.uk.
Police continue to investigate the shooting. No arrests have been made.
In a statement on Tuesday night Chief Insp John Harris said: "I’d like to take this opportunity to also make a further appeal to those who were present at the time of the incident to please come forward with their information. Both victim’s families deserve to see the offenders brought to justice and we need the help of the community to trace those individuals who are responsible."
Information can be uploaded to the Major Incident Public Portal here.
Anyone with information can also contact policeon 0161 856 9908, quoting incident number 221 of 21/06/2020 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--Businessman with 'dark secret' led police on 100mph chase in his Mercedes

A businessman with a 'dark secret ' led police on a 100mph chase in his white Mercedes AMG , a court heard .
Michael Cadd , 32 , said he 'panicked ' as officers began to follow him after he had taken cocaine .
Manchester Crown Court was told that Cadd had gone out for a drive at 3am to 'clear his head ' , when the 'serious and dangerous ' chase occurred in Moston .
It was dark and raining when police spotted Cadd , a father-of-four , in his Mercedes on Nuthurst Road .
When he failed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to follow him , prosecutor Sarah Johnston said .
Cadd reached speeds of about 70mph and 80mph in a 30mph zone , and failed to stop for a red light .
He moved onto Broadway and at one stage police were travelling at 107mph in a bid to catch up with Cadd .
Ms Johnston said Cadd was 'still making progress ' from the officers at that time .
He went through a number of red lights , and only came to a stop when he reached a dead end .
When he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the window in a 'defensive gesture ' .
Officers noticed white power on the steering wheel , and an empty snap bag in the foot well of the car .
When he was taken to the police station he admitted the offences , the court heard .
Cadd later pleaded guilty dangerous driving , and possession of cocaine .
He was n't charged with driving while under the influence of drugs .
Ms Johnston said she could n't explain why Cadd had n't been tested by police at the time .
Defending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own business employing 10 people .
Mr Duke said the firm was 'not doing very well ' and that Cadd began using cocaine .
He said that Cadd had gone out for a drive to 'clear his head ' , and panicked when police began to follow him while he was under the influence .
The lawyer said Cadd has shown 'genuine remorse ' and admitted his wrongdoing to police following the incident .
Sentencing , Judge Hilary Manley told Cadd : `` You were a hard working husband and a father-of-four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as you were addicted to cocaine .
`` You doubtless now can see very clearly where that has led you . ''
Cadd , of Brick Mill Close , Rochdale , was sentenced to 12 months in prison , suspended for two years , after the judge said there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation .
He must also complete drug rehabilitation work , and was banned from driving for a year .

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A businessman with a 'dark secret' led police on a 100mph chase in his white Mercedes AMG, a court heard.
Michael Cadd, 32, said he 'panicked' as officers began to follow him after he had taken cocaine.
Manchester Crown Court was told that Cadd had gone out for a drive at 3am to 'clear his head', when the 'serious and dangerous' chase occurred in Moston.
It was dark and raining when police spotted Cadd, a father-of-four, in his Mercedes on Nuthurst Road.
When he failed to stop for a traffic signal officers began to follow him, prosecutor Sarah Johnston said.
Cadd reached speeds of about 70mph and 80mph in a 30mph zone, and failed to stop for a red light.
He moved onto Broadway and at one stage police were travelling at 107mph in a bid to catch up with Cadd.
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Ms Johnston said Cadd was 'still making progress' from the officers at that time. He went through a number of red lights, and only came to a stop when he reached a dead end.
When he stopped, Cadd put his hands out of the window in a 'defensive gesture'. Officers noticed white power on the steering wheel, and an empty snap bag in the foot well of the car.
When he was taken to the police station he admitted the offences, the court heard.
Cadd later pleaded guilty dangerous driving, and possession of cocaine. He wasn't charged with driving while under the influence of drugs.
Ms Johnston said she couldn't explain why Cadd hadn't been tested by police at the time.
Defending, Stuart Duke said that Cadd has his own business employing 10 people.
Mr Duke said the firm was 'not doing very well' and that Cadd began using cocaine.
He said that Cadd had gone out for a drive to 'clear his head', and panicked when police began to follow him while he was under the influence.
The lawyer said Cadd has shown 'genuine remorse' and admitted his wrongdoing to police following the incident.
Sentencing, Judge Hilary Manley told Cadd: "You were a hard working husband and a father-of-four, but you had a dark secret, as you were addicted to cocaine.
"You doubtless now can see very clearly where that has led you."
Cadd, of Brick Mill Close, Rochdale, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years, after the judge said there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation.
He must also complete drug rehabilitation work, and was banned from driving for a year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-24--United Utilities asks people to avoid using hosepipes as reservoir levels drop

United Utilities has issued a warning after witnessing a `` big increase in the demand for water across the north west . ''
It said May was the driest on record in England with the sunniest start to Spring since records began 91 years ago .
`` However , the hot dry weather combined with the increased demand for water due to Covid-19 means that our reservoirs are now much lower than we 'd like for this time of year , '' it warned customers .
`` Although we 've had some heavy downpours over the last week , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flooding in some parts of the north west , we 've not had enough rain to make much of a difference as we 're still using water quicker than the reservoirs can fill up .
`` And with this week 's forecast promising some very hot days ahead , we expect demand for water to increase once again .
`` To meet the extra demand , we 've put an additional 7 billion litres of water into the network of pipes so far to ensure taps keep flowing . ''
It says with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more of us likely to stay at home for holidays `` we 're now asking for your help to save water where you can so we have enough to see us through the summer . ''
Customers are urged to turn off the tap every time you brush your teeth as it saves `` around six litres of water a minute . ''
People should `` spend a minute less in the shower or have a shower instead of a bath '' which could save 50 litres a time .
Avoid using sprinklers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an incredible 1,000 litres an hour . ''
And only use the dishwasher when its full .
It warns our reservoir levels across the region are `` getting to the point when we may need to take additional steps to protect our remaining water supplies . ''
Extra teams are working spotting and repairing leaks , too .
The water levels in the region 's reservoirs are currently at 61.4 per cent stock ( as of June 14 ) which was down 2.6 per cent on the previous levels , according to United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent full - down 1.7 per cent since the week before .
This time last year they were at 76 per cent .
In West Cumbria , the reservoir water levels are as low as 34.8 per cent - which was down 3.2 per cent in a week .
Carlisle reservoirs are two-thirds full at 66.6 per cent - up 5.3 per cent on the previous week .
Temperatures are expected to rise into their mid-30s in the south of England this week , with health officials warning of the health risks @ @ @ @ @ @

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United Utilities has issued a warning after witnessing a "big increase in the demand for water across the north west."
It said May was the driest on record in England with the sunniest start to Spring since records began 91 years ago.
"However, the hot dry weather combined with the increased demand for water due to Covid-19 means that our reservoirs are now much lower than we'd like for this time of year," it warned customers.
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"Although we've had some heavy downpours over the last week, which have been sudden and resulted in flash flooding in some parts of the north west, we've not had enough rain to make much of a difference as we're still using water quicker than the reservoirs can fill up.
"And with this week's forecast promising some very hot days ahead, we expect demand for water to increase once again.
"To meet the extra demand, we've put an additional 7 billion litres of water into the network of pipes so far to ensure taps keep flowing."
It says with average rainfall and warmer temperatures and many more of us likely to stay at home for holidays "we're now asking for your help to save water where you can so we have enough to see us through the summer."
Customers are urged to turn off the tap every time you brush your teeth as it saves "around six litres of water a minute."
People should "spend a minute less in the shower or have a shower instead of a bath" which could save 50 litres a time.
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Avoid using sprinklers and hosepipes as it can save "an incredible 1,000 litres an hour." And only use the dishwasher when its full.
It warns our reservoir levels across the region are "getting to the point when we may need to take additional steps to protect our remaining water supplies."
Extra teams are working spotting and repairing leaks, too.
The water levels in the region's reservoirs are currently at 61.4 per cent stock (as of June 14) which was down 2.6 per cent on the previous levels, according to United Utilities.
Pennine reservoirs are currently 58.1 per cent full - down 1.7 per cent since the week before. This time last year they were at 76 per cent.
In West Cumbria, the reservoir water levels are as low as 34.8 per cent - which was down 3.2 per cent in a week.
Carlisle reservoirs are two-thirds full at 66.6 per cent - up 5.3 per cent on the previous week.
Temperatures are expected to rise into their mid-30s in the south of England this week, with health officials warning of the health risks of exceptionally high UV levels.