themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-18--Nightmare neighbour jailed after terrorising woman, 62, for months

A man has been jailed after he smashed his neighbour 's windows in and threatened to set fire to her flat .
Jason Wood , 49 , subjected Aida Small to a tirade of anti-social behaviour after moving into his flat in Wigan three months ago .
Manchester Magistrates Court heard how on one occasion he told his 62-year-old neighbour `` I 'll be quiet if you buy me a can of gas . ''
Prosecutor Gareth Hughes told the court that Wood 's behaviour escalated and on September 14 , he attended Ms Small 's flat .
`` She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she had five minutes until he would burn the flat down , '' Mr Hughes said .
`` He came back banging on the door telling her , ' I am going to kill you . '
He began hitting all the windows from the outside of the flat . ''
In a statement read to the court , the victim said she could see Wood with 'something large and metal ' in Wood 's hand .
He used this to smash each of her windows and cause damage to her front door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the court Wood had been disturbing Ms Small since he moved into the property , with consistent banging and shouting .
`` Sometimes he will be nice and stroke your arm and ask how you are , but other times he will barge past you , '' she said .
`` He told me if I wanted him to be quieter to buy him a can of gas .
`` I have had to take time off work because I work 12-hour shifts and have n't been able to get any sleep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay not being able to work .
He is affecting my life and I 'm scared of him - this is not a life for me . ''
Wood , of Kendal Road , Higher Ince , was jailed for 10 weeks after admitting offences of criminal damage , and threat to damage or destroy property .
Ms Small , who was physically shaking when she spoke to an M.E.N .
reporter at her home following the hearing , added : `` It 's been 24/7 for three months .
He would threaten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kill me but then he would just tell them that he did not mean it and suffers with mental health issues .
`` I 've been having panic attacks , I ca n't sleep .
I feel like I 'm having a mental breakdown .
I am stressed all the time .
`` I thought I was strong enough to deal with it , but sometimes I can not stop myself shaking and crying .
`` I know I am an old lady , but I do not want to go to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Wood 's defence barrister , Bill Pearson had told Manchester Magistrates Court that his client had carried out the offences in order to get the help of mental health services .
`` He felt his mental health deteriorating and he has done this to get the police involved , '' Mr Pearson said .
`` He tells me his is dissatisfied with any help he has received .
The victim 's identity is not relevant , he just wanted to get attention . ''
A probation officer told the court that Wood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misuse and mental health issues .
District Judge Bernard Begley said : `` You thought this was a means to an end to get help .
It was a fairly dramatic way of doing things when you involve another person .
`` This lady has no doubt mean left frightened to death .
She must have been terrified when those windows were being broken .
`` I can not lose sight of that when managing risk .
`` It is quite clear this case crosses the custody threshold and I view the risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Wood was ordered to pay £75 compensation to the victim and was made subject to an 18-month restraining order , not to contact his neighbour directly or indirectly .
Despite the compensation , Ms Small , who works long shifts as a machine operator , said she has lost more money on the days she has missed work due to stress .
Following the hearing , she added : `` Fortunately he has been evicted and can not come back here until March 2022 .
`` Never in my 62 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do not know how I will go back into work .
Who 's going to pay for the days I 've missed through work because of it all ?
I can not work 12 hour shifts with no sleep . ''

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A man has been jailed after he smashed his neighbour's windows in and threatened to set fire to her flat.
Jason Wood, 49, subjected Aida Small to a tirade of anti-social behaviour after moving into his flat in Wigan three months ago.
Manchester Magistrates Court heard how on one occasion he told his 62-year-old neighbour "I'll be quiet if you buy me a can of gas."
Prosecutor Gareth Hughes told the court that Wood's behaviour escalated and on September 14, he attended Ms Small's flat.
"She opened the door and he told her she had five minutes until he would burn the flat down," Mr Hughes said.
"He came back banging on the door telling her, 'I am going to kill you.' He began hitting all the windows from the outside of the flat."
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In a statement read to the court, the victim said she could see Wood with 'something large and metal' in Wood's hand. He used this to smash each of her windows and cause damage to her front door, the court heard.
Mr Hughes told the court Wood had been disturbing Ms Small since he moved into the property, with consistent banging and shouting.
"Sometimes he will be nice and stroke your arm and ask how you are, but other times he will barge past you," she said.
"He told me if I wanted him to be quieter to buy him a can of gas.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"I have had to take time off work because I work 12-hour shifts and haven't been able to get any sleep.
"I am losing out on pay not being able to work. He is affecting my life and I'm scared of him - this is not a life for me."
Wood, of Kendal Road, Higher Ince, was jailed for 10 weeks after admitting offences of criminal damage, and threat to damage or destroy property.
Ms Small, who was physically shaking when she spoke to an M.E.N. reporter at her home following the hearing, added: "It's been 24/7 for three months. He would threaten me and tell me he wanted to kill me but then he would just tell them that he did not mean it and suffers with mental health issues.
"I've been having panic attacks, I can't sleep. I feel like I'm having a mental breakdown. I am stressed all the time.
"I thought I was strong enough to deal with it, but sometimes I cannot stop myself shaking and crying.
"I know I am an old lady, but I do not want to go to the grave yet."
At the hearing, Wood's defence barrister, Bill Pearson had told Manchester Magistrates Court that his client had carried out the offences in order to get the help of mental health services.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"He felt his mental health deteriorating and he has done this to get the police involved," Mr Pearson said.
"He tells me his is dissatisfied with any help he has received. The victim's identity is not relevant, he just wanted to get attention."
A probation officer told the court that Wood suffers from a long history of substance misuse and mental health issues.
District Judge Bernard Begley said: "You thought this was a means to an end to get help. It was a fairly dramatic way of doing things when you involve another person.
"This lady has no doubt mean left frightened to death. She must have been terrified when those windows were being broken.
"I cannot lose sight of that when managing risk.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"It is quite clear this case crosses the custody threshold and I view the risk as too high to suspend that sentence."
Wood was ordered to pay £75 compensation to the victim and was made subject to an 18-month restraining order, not to contact his neighbour directly or indirectly.
Despite the compensation, Ms Small, who works long shifts as a machine operator, said she has lost more money on the days she has missed work due to stress.
Following the hearing, she added: "Fortunately he has been evicted and cannot come back here until March 2022.
"Never in my 62 years have I ever felt so threatened. I do not know how I will go back into work. Who's going to pay for the days I've missed through work because of it all? I cannot work 12 hour shifts with no sleep."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Pub flouting Covid-19 rules ignored warning - now action has been taken

A pub in Stockport has been ordered to close after police found groups drinking at the bar and no track and trace system in place .
Officers visited The Royal Oak in Castle Street , Edgeley , on Saturday , September 12 , following a complaint from a member of the public .
The manager was given a warning after 'officers found that there were no track and trace measures in place and people were drinking in groups at the bar ' , according to a statement by Stockport Council .
He gave assurances that the correct procedures would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bosses .
But the pub was visited the following day and 'no noticeable improvements had been made ' .
A direction order was served , which stipulates that the pub should close .
It will be kept under regular review .
Failure to comply with the order may result in a fine being given or another direction order being issued .
A spokesman for Stockport Council said : `` Residents who are visiting pubs should remember to keep two metres apart where possible , regularly wash or sanitise your hands regularly and leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` You should also follow the latest restrictions on the number of other people you should meet with as a group - no more than six people unless you all live together ( or are in the same support bubble ) .
`` The majority of businesses in Stockport have been working with the Council adhering to the new Covid-secure measures in place to help stop the spread of the virus in the borough when cases are currently on the rise . ''
Coun Sheila Bailey , Cabinet Member for Sustainable Stockport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocking example where little regard was being paid to the welfare of customers , staff and the wider public .
“ The Council understands that it is a challenging environment for the hospitality trade and we have been working very closely with businesses who are keen to do the right thing .
In this case we felt that case the only option was to close the premises until we are satisfied that safe measures are in place .
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A pub in Stockport has been ordered to close after police found groups drinking at the bar and no track and trace system in place.
Officers visited The Royal Oak in Castle Street, Edgeley, on Saturday, September 12, following a complaint from a member of the public.
The manager was given a warning after 'officers found that there were no track and trace measures in place and people were drinking in groups at the bar', according to a statement by Stockport Council.
He gave assurances that the correct procedures would be put in place, according to council bosses.
But the pub was visited the following day and 'no noticeable improvements had been made'.
A direction order was served, which stipulates that the pub should close.
It will be kept under regular review.
Failure to comply with the order may result in a fine being given or another direction order being issued.
A spokesman for Stockport Council said: "Residents who are visiting pubs should remember to keep two metres apart where possible, regularly wash or sanitise your hands regularly and leave track and trace details with the venue.
"You should also follow the latest restrictions on the number of other people you should meet with as a group - no more than six people unless you all live together (or are in the same support bubble).
"The majority of businesses in Stockport have been working with the Council adhering to the new Covid-secure measures in place to help stop the spread of the virus in the borough when cases are currently on the rise."
Coun Sheila Bailey, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Stockport, said: “This was a shocking example where little regard was being paid to the welfare of customers, staff and the wider public.
“The Council understands that it is a challenging environment for the hospitality trade and we have been working very closely with businesses who are keen to do the right thing. In this case we felt that case the only option was to close the premises until we are satisfied that safe measures are in place.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Manchester United transfer news RECAP

Manchester United transfer news RECAP

Manchester United will get their Premier League season underway this evening when they face Crystal Palace .
The Eagles got @ @ @ @ @ a winning start last week when they defeated Southampton 1-0 and recorded a shock victory @ @ @ @ @ Old Trafford last season .
Meanwhile , James Garner has agreed to join Championship side @ @ @ @ @ .
The 19-year-old becomes the latest youngster to depart Old Trafford in search of first-team @ @ @ @ @ Tahith Chong , Dylan Levitt , Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore .
It is understood @ @ @ @ @ City had both been interested in season-long loan deals for the teenager after two potential @ @ @ @ @ last week .
However , the youngster chose to join Vladimir Ivic 's side following @ @ @ @ @ League last season .
Interest in Garner was very high this summer but MEN Sport @ @ @ @ @ Watford as his next destination after being given assurances about his development .
Scroll down @ @ @ @ @ news .

Manchester United will get their Premier League season underway this evening when they face Crystal Palace.
The Eagles got their own campaign off to a winning start last week when they defeated Southampton 1-0 and recorded a shock victory on their last visit to Old Trafford last season.
Meanwhile, James Garner has agreed to join Championship side Watford on a season-long loan. The 19-year-old becomes the latest youngster to depart Old Trafford in search of first-team football following similar moves for Tahith Chong, Dylan Levitt, Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore.
It is understood that Huddersfield Town and Coventry City had both been interested in season-long loan deals for the teenager after two potential deals fell through in the last week.
However, the youngster chose to join Vladimir Ivic's side following their relegation from the Premier League last season.
Interest in Garner was very high this summer but MEN Sport understands the club carefully selected Watford as his next destination after being given assurances about his development.
Scroll down to see the latest transfer news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Senior detectives looking into claims of a serial killer 'will vindicate police'

A review of the deaths of five elderly couples across the north west will vindicate police investigations which concluded they were murder-suicides in which no third party was involved , senior detectives believe .
It comes after a bombshell report claimed the deaths could be the work of a serial killer .
A report written by a senior Cheshire Police coroners ' officer suggested the deaths , which happened in Wilmslow , Davyhulme , Didsbury and Kendal in Cumbria between 1996 and 2011 , could have been the work of a third party rather than the husband killing his partner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newspaper published details of the report , the three police forces concerned began reviews of each case on their patch .
These are not re-investigations of the original cases but paper exercises where officers are going through every line of the 179-page report to check them against the original police reports presented at inquests into the deaths .
The M.E.N .
understands senior detectives who have read the report believe the 'murder-suicide ' conclusions of the original investigations will be vindicated .
The report names a potential suspect who , it is understood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long jail sentence .
It calls on the National Crime Agency and Interpol to review cases in Britain and Europe to determine whether there are more related murders .
Written by Stephanie Davies , not a cop but a member of civilian staff for Cheshire Police who had been working as senior coroner ’ s officer , it is supported by evidence from her predecessor from the time of the first deaths and a US-based crime-scene analysis expert .
The report , details of which were published by the Sunday Times , points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not corroborate the original manner of death of being murder-suicide ' .
Martin Bottomley , head of the cold case unit of Greater Manchester Police , said : `` At the request of the relevant coroners of south Manchester and the city of Manchester , we are reviewing coronial files in the context of the report that the lady from Cheshire has written . ''
Detective Chief Superintendent Aaron Duggan , of Cheshire Constabulary , has also initiated reviews of the original police files .
He has previously said that the report 'was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coroner 's office ' .
He added : `` At this time , there is no reason to believe that the cases were not investigated by the police appropriately .
They were also the subject of inquests .
`` For these reasons , the constabulary has not reopened the cases , however this decision will remain under review . ''
The report focuses on ten deaths , the first two in 1996 when Howard and Bea Ainsworth were found dead in their home in Wilmslow .
Mr Ainsworth , 79 , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 78 , with a hammer and stabbed her with a breadknife before suffocating himself with a plastic bag .
A suicide found at the scene purporting to be from Mr Ainsworth suggested he had given her sleeping tablets but toxicology tests found no sedatives .
Donald and Auriel Ward , also from from Wilmslow , died in 1999 .
Mrs Ward , 68 , was said to have been struck by a hot water bottle and stabbed with the shards .
Mr Ward , 73 , then stabbed himself , it was said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Higgins were found dead at their home in Didsbury in 2000 .
An inquest heard Mr Higgins , who had Parkinson ’ s disease , beat his ex-police officer wife with a rolling pin in bed and stabbed her with scissors before throttling himself .
Mr Higgins , 59 , who was suffering from Parkinson 's disease , killed his wife Violet , 76 , after she threatened to leave him and put him in a home , Manchester Coroners ' Court heard in 2004 .
Coroner Leonard Gorodkin concluded Mrs Higgins ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killing , while recording Mr Higgins ' death as suicide .
`` It was a very sad end to many years of apparent happy marriage , I do n't know what led to them falling out , but terrible violence took place that was completely out of character with Mr Higgins , '' Mr Gorodkin said .
Mr Higgins ' family say to this day he was a 'kind , gentle and intelligent man ' who was incapable of such violence .
Kenneth Martin , 77 , and his wife Eileen , 76 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Davyhulme , Trafford , in 2008 .
They were found dead at their Broadway home by their daughter Elaine Tong on November 10 , 2008 - the day before their 55th wedding anniversary .
An inquest into their deaths concluded Mr Martin killed his seriously-ill wife before taking his own life because he could no longer cope with looking after her .
He suffered from stokes , diabetes and prostate cancer , and had cared for his wife for five years since she was diagnosed with dementia .
The court heard Kenneth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cope and warned he would not 'leave her behind as a burden ' when he died .
Mr Martin , a retired steel erector , killed his wife before cutting his throat and hanging himself in the garage , the inquest concluded .
Stanley Wilson , 92 , and his wife Peggy , 89 , were found dead in their bedroom in Kendal , Cumbria , in February , 2011 .
Mrs Wilson had been bludgeoned in the head and face and had knife wounds to her neck .
Mr Wilson is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neck .
No time-scale has been set on when the reviews will be published .

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A review of the deaths of five elderly couples across the north west will vindicate police investigations which concluded they were murder-suicides in which no third party was involved, senior detectives believe.
It comes after a bombshell report claimed the deaths could be the work of a serial killer.
A report written by a senior Cheshire Police coroners' officer suggested the deaths, which happened in Wilmslow, Davyhulme, Didsbury and Kendal in Cumbria between 1996 and 2011, could have been the work of a third party rather than the husband killing his partner and then himself.
After a national newspaper published details of the report, the three police forces concerned began reviews of each case on their patch.
These are not re-investigations of the original cases but paper exercises where officers are going through every line of the 179-page report to check them against the original police reports presented at inquests into the deaths.
The M.E.N. understands senior detectives who have read the report believe the 'murder-suicide' conclusions of the original investigations will be vindicated.
The report names a potential suspect who, it is understood, is currently behind bars serving a long jail sentence.
It calls on the National Crime Agency and Interpol to review cases in Britain and Europe to determine whether there are more related murders.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Written by Stephanie Davies, not a cop but a member of civilian staff for Cheshire Police who had been working as senior coroner’s officer, it is supported by evidence from her predecessor from the time of the first deaths and a US-based crime-scene analysis expert.
The report, details of which were published by the Sunday Times, points to a 'number of inconsistencies which do not corroborate the original manner of death of being murder-suicide'.
Martin Bottomley, head of the cold case unit of Greater Manchester Police, said: "At the request of the relevant coroners of south Manchester and the city of Manchester, we are reviewing coronial files in the context of the report that the lady from Cheshire has written."
Detective Chief Superintendent Aaron Duggan, of Cheshire Constabulary, has also initiated reviews of the original police files.
He has previously said that the report 'was not approved by either the constabulary or the coroner's office'.
He added: "At this time, there is no reason to believe that the cases were not investigated by the police appropriately. They were also the subject of inquests.
(Image: Copyright unknown)
"For these reasons, the constabulary has not reopened the cases, however this decision will remain under review."
The report focuses on ten deaths, the first two in 1996 when Howard and Bea Ainsworth were found dead in their home in Wilmslow.
Mr Ainsworth, 79, was said to have bludgeoned his wife, 78, with a hammer and stabbed her with a breadknife before suffocating himself with a plastic bag. A suicide found at the scene purporting to be from Mr Ainsworth suggested he had given her sleeping tablets but toxicology tests found no sedatives.
Donald and Auriel Ward, also from from Wilmslow, died in 1999. Mrs Ward, 68, was said to have been struck by a hot water bottle and stabbed with the shards. Mr Ward, 73, then stabbed himself, it was said at the time.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Michael and Violet Higgins were found dead at their home in Didsbury in 2000. An inquest heard Mr Higgins, who had Parkinson’s disease, beat his ex-police officer wife with a rolling pin in bed and stabbed her with scissors before throttling himself.
Mr Higgins, 59, who was suffering from Parkinson's disease, killed his wife Violet, 76, after she threatened to leave him and put him in a home, Manchester Coroners' Court heard in 2004.
Coroner Leonard Gorodkin concluded Mrs Higgins' death had been a result of unlawful killing, while recording Mr Higgins' death as suicide.
"It was a very sad end to many years of apparent happy marriage, I don't know what led to them falling out, but terrible violence took place that was completely out of character with Mr Higgins," Mr Gorodkin said.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Mr Higgins' family say to this day he was a 'kind, gentle and intelligent man' who was incapable of such violence.
Kenneth Martin, 77, and his wife Eileen, 76, were found dead at their home in Davyhulme, Trafford, in 2008.
(Image: MEN Media)
They were found dead at their Broadway home by their daughter Elaine Tong on November 10, 2008 - the day before their 55th wedding anniversary.
An inquest into their deaths concluded Mr Martin killed his seriously-ill wife before taking his own life because he could no longer cope with looking after her.
He suffered from stokes, diabetes and prostate cancer, and had cared for his wife for five years since she was diagnosed with dementia.
The court heard Kenneth admitted to his family he was struggling to cope and warned he would not 'leave her behind as a burden' when he died.
Mr Martin, a retired steel erector, killed his wife before cutting his throat and hanging himself in the garage, the inquest concluded.
(Image: Cumbria Police)
Stanley Wilson, 92, and his wife Peggy, 89, were found dead in their bedroom in Kendal, Cumbria, in February, 2011. Mrs Wilson had been bludgeoned in the head and face and had knife wounds to her neck. Mr Wilson is said to have stabbed himself in the neck.
No time-scale has been set on when the reviews will be published.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Manchester United vs Crystal Palace LIVE

Manchester United begin their Premier League campaign , a week later than many of their rivals , against Crystal Palace @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer and his side will be looking to start the 2020/21 season in similar fashion @ @ @ @ @ last one , after securing a third-place finish and Champions League qualification .
The game @ @ @ @ @ doors at Old Trafford .
New signing Donny van de Beek could make his competitive @ @ @ @ @ from Ajax in the summer .
Bruno Fernandes , Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba are @ @ @ @ @ United head into the game having played just one pre-season friendly , a 1-0 defeat @ @ @ @ @ , while Roy Hodgson 's Palace are fresh off the back of a victory over @ @ @ @ @ week .
Palace won this fixture 2-1 at Old Trafford last term .
Follow all @ @ @ @ @ updates below .

Manchester United began their Premier League campaign with a loss at home to Crystal Palace as Wilfried Zaha scored twice in a 3-1 win for the Eagles at Old Trafford.
United started the match with their only first-team signing of the summer, Donny van de Beek, on the bench, and he was joined there by Dean Henderson as David de Gea kept his place in the team despite his patchy form in recent months.
United started the game slowly and Townsend took advantage of lax defending by Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof to put the visitors in front.
Van de Beek emerged from the bench after the break and scored but not before Palace had doubled their lead through a controversial Wilfried Zaha penalty, and Zaha restored his team's two-goal lead in the 85th minute.
The defeat will raise further questions over United's inactivity in the transfer market, with just over two weeks go until the summer window closes.
United are back in action on Tuesday as they go to Luton in the League Cup.
Relive the action from the loss to Palace, if you can bear it, in our blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Jamie Carragher disagrees with Jurgen Klopp over Man City spending

Jamie Carragher has compared Man City boss Pep Guardiola to Manchester United great Sir Alex Ferguson and Jurgen Klopp in regards to the Catalan 's ability to 'put his reputation on the line ' with big spending .
City have once again been busy in the summer transfer window by signing the likes of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres , and have spent considerably in every summer window under Guardiola .
With Chelsea spending heavily this year , Klopp caused controversy by declaring that Liverpool were a `` different kind of club '' to 'clubs owned by countries , owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool “ can not change that overnight and say ‘ now we want to behave like Chelsea ' ” .
Liverpool are set to take their spending to over £80m this summer - more than every club other than Chelsea - with the purchase of Dogo Jota from Wolves in another instance where Klopp 's words on transfers have not matched his actions .
Carragher does not see a problem with buying big but buying well and explained that he ca n't understand why any manager who can spend big money are 'sneered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sir Alex Ferguson used to say the hardest thing in football is managing change .
There is a risk - I would even call it bravery - in doing so much at once , '' Carragher explained in his column for The Telegraph .
`` Not all managers are prepared to do it , fearing it will go wrong and they will be remembered for squandering millions with poor judgement .
`` Managers who buy big are prepared to put their reputation on the line .
That is why I never understand why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money , whether it is Jose Mourinho in 2004 , Pep Guardiola in 2017 , or even Klopp when he paid so much for Van Dijk . ''

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Simon Bajkowski, Paul Clarke)

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Jamie Carragher has compared Man City boss Pep Guardiola to Manchester United great Sir Alex Ferguson and Jurgen Klopp in regards to the Catalan's ability to 'put his reputation on the line' with big spending.
City have once again been busy in the summer transfer window by signing the likes of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres, and have spent considerably in every summer window under Guardiola.
With Chelsea spending heavily this year, Klopp caused controversy by declaring that Liverpool were a "different kind of club" to 'clubs owned by countries, owned by oligarchs' as he explained why Liverpool “cannot change that overnight and say ‘now we want to behave like Chelsea'”.
Liverpool are set to take their spending to over £80m this summer - more than every club other than Chelsea - with the purchase of Dogo Jota from Wolves in another instance where Klopp's words on transfers have not matched his actions.
Carragher does not see a problem with buying big but buying well and explained that he can't understand why any manager who can spend big money are 'sneered at' for doing so.
"Sir Alex Ferguson used to say the hardest thing in football is managing change. There is a risk - I would even call it bravery - in doing so much at once," Carragher explained in his column for The Telegraph.
"Not all managers are prepared to do it, fearing it will go wrong and they will be remembered for squandering millions with poor judgement.
"Managers who buy big are prepared to put their reputation on the line. That is why I never understand why any coach is sneered at for spending money, whether it is Jose Mourinho in 2004, Pep Guardiola in 2017, or even Klopp when he paid so much for Van Dijk."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Mortgage lenders are demanding 20% deposits from first-time buyers

First-time buyers are being asked to save up at least a 20 per cent deposit to get on the property ladder , according to reports .
Low-deposit mortgage deals have plummeted in recent months due to the economic fall-out from coronavirus .
The Times has reported that not one high street bank has offered mortgages for those with a 10 per cent deposit in the past week , while brokers have warned even deals for those with a 15pc deposit are disappearing .
Data from Moneyfacts at the start of the month showed that borrowers able to offer 10 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had the option to chose from around just 60 deals .
However six months earlier in March , borrowers could have chosen from 779 deals , the financial information company said .
Lenders are being stricter about who they grant mortgages to , with some having already said they wo n't consider applications of those on furlough without a return to work date .
Rachel Springall , from Moneyfacts , told the BBC that the current market was `` hugely frustrating '' for these potential buyers .
`` Product availability has plummeted since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deals to choose from .
There are now very few .
Those who had expected to get a foot onto the property ladder may now hold their plans , particularly if they only have a 5pc deposit , '' she said .
Lenders being cautious has resulted in one-day flash sales , as seen by TSB last week , where first-time buyers have just 24-hours to apply for a 90 cent loan .
Andrew Montlake , of mortgage broker Coreco , told This is Money : `` We will definitely see more of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help first-time buyers , but for short periods of time .
`` Lenders are worried that if they open themselves up at this level for longer they will be inundated with applications and unable to cope . ''
It comes following a property price boom as the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) shows the average UK house price jumped by around £8,000 annually in June .
Property values hit a new peak of £238,000 , which was £8,000 higher than in June 2019 , the ONS said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent in June , up from 1.1pc in May , the ONS added .

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First-time buyers are being asked to save up at least a 20 per cent deposit to get on the property ladder, according to reports.
Low-deposit mortgage deals have plummeted in recent months due to the economic fall-out from coronavirus.
The Times has reported that not one high street bank has offered mortgages for those with a 10 per cent deposit in the past week, while brokers have warned even deals for those with a 15pc deposit are disappearing.
Data from Moneyfacts at the start of the month showed that borrowers able to offer 10 per cent of the value of a home had the option to chose from around just 60 deals.
However six months earlier in March, borrowers could have chosen from 779 deals, the financial information company said.
Lenders are being stricter about who they grant mortgages to, with some having already said they won't consider applications of those on furlough without a return to work date.
Rachel Springall, from Moneyfacts, told the BBC that the current market was "hugely frustrating" for these potential buyers.
"Product availability has plummeted since March, when there were hundreds of deals to choose from. There are now very few. Those who had expected to get a foot onto the property ladder may now hold their plans, particularly if they only have a 5pc deposit," she said.
Lenders being cautious has resulted in one-day flash sales, as seen by TSB last week, where first-time buyers have just 24-hours to apply for a 90 cent loan.
Andrew Montlake, of mortgage broker Coreco, told This is Money: "We will definitely see more of these flash sales as lenders look to help first-time buyers, but for short periods of time.
"Lenders are worried that if they open themselves up at this level for longer they will be inundated with applications and unable to cope."
It comes following a property price boom as the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the average UK house price jumped by around £8,000 annually in June.
Property values hit a new peak of £238,000, which was £8,000 higher than in June 2019, the ONS said.
Annual price growth accelerated to 3.4 per cent in June, up from 1.1pc in May, the ONS added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Pundits make their Manchester United vs Crystal Palace predictions

Manchester United get their Premier League campaign underway on Saturday evening with an opening encounter against Crystal Palace .
It 's only been just over a month since last season came to an end for United , in disappointment as they lost to Sevilla in the Europa League semi-finals .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will now have to lift his team ahead of a gruelling campaign .
While United were given an extra week of rest due to their European exploits , Palace got their season off to a winning start last weekend with a 1-0 victory over Southampton .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resulted in a shock defeat for United , and they 'll be looking to avoid a repeat to start the year on the best possible foot .
`` This is Manchester United 's first game back , while Crystal Palace started well , with a good win over Southampton .
`` With Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea , the Eagles look like they have a few avenues for goals , which has been a problem for them in the past .
`` I still do n't think they will get anything at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here last season , which is another reason United will be fully switched on this time - they will remember that . ''
`` Manchester United were given a rest on the first weekend of the Premier League as a result of their exertions in Europe and they will be very keen to get three points on the board in this first game of their new campaign .
`` Crystal Palace recorded a gritty 1-0 win over Southampton on the opening weekend of the season although they have their goalkeeper Guaita to thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great save from Danny Ings in the dying minutes .
`` I think this is going to be a long and difficult season for Roy Hodgson and his team and I see this ending in a comfortable 2-0 home win for Manchester United . ''

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Manchester United get their Premier League campaign underway on Saturday evening with an opening encounter against Crystal Palace.
It's only been just over a month since last season came to an end for United, in disappointment as they lost to Sevilla in the Europa League semi-finals. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will now have to lift his team ahead of a gruelling campaign.
While United were given an extra week of rest due to their European exploits, Palace got their season off to a winning start last weekend with a 1-0 victory over Southampton.
The Eagles' last trip to Old Trafford resulted in a shock defeat for United, and they'll be looking to avoid a repeat to start the year on the best possible foot.
Mark Lawrenson, BBC
"This is Manchester United's first game back, while Crystal Palace started well, with a good win over Southampton.
"With Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea, the Eagles look like they have a few avenues for goals, which has been a problem for them in the past.
"I still don't think they will get anything at Old Trafford, though. They won here last season, which is another reason United will be fully switched on this time - they will remember that."
Prediction: United 2-0 Crystal Palace
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Michael Owen, BetVictor
"Manchester United were given a rest on the first weekend of the Premier League as a result of their exertions in Europe and they will be very keen to get three points on the board in this first game of their new campaign.
"Crystal Palace recorded a gritty 1-0 win over Southampton on the opening weekend of the season although they have their goalkeeper Guaita to thank for the three points after he made a great save from Danny Ings in the dying minutes.
"I think this is going to be a long and difficult season for Roy Hodgson and his team and I see this ending in a comfortable 2-0 home win for Manchester United."
Prediction: United 2-0 Crystal Palace.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Police investigating after 'knifeman threatened two primary school children'

Police are investigating after reports a knifeman threatened two primary school children in Tameside .
Patrols have been ramped up after the reported incident at Broadbottom Church of England Primary School , Broadbottom , on Friday morning .
A letter sent to parents , seen by the Manchester Evening News , said the man 'approached them , made some threats and produced a knife ' as they played in the park area before lessons began .
There will be an increased police presence at drop off and pick up times following the incident at the school on Mottram Road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acting headteacher Mrs Marrow .
`` Where possible , I would recommend for the time being , children are escorted and collected from school by an adult '' , the letter says .
`` If this is not possible and you wish your child to walk by themselves , please make sure that they are not arriving before the stipulated time and come directly to the school premises .
`` Also , that they go directly home at the end of the school day . ''
She continued that the school are hoping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but asked parents if they see anyone of the following description to come forward .
He was described as Asian , about 5ft 10ins , aged between 25 to 30-years-old .
He wore glasses and a black bubble coat over a high vis jacket and with a black and white rucksack .
A spokeswoman for GMP confirmed that officers were called to the scene after the victims 'informed an adult ' .
She said : `` At around 8.40am on Friday , September 18 , police were called to a report of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Broadbottom .
`` Officers attended .
An investigation is underway . ''
The school and Tameside Council have been contacted for comment .
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Police are investigating after reports a knifeman threatened two primary school children in Tameside.
Patrols have been ramped up after the reported incident at Broadbottom Church of England Primary School, Broadbottom, on Friday morning.
A letter sent to parents, seen by the Manchester Evening News , said the man 'approached them, made some threats and produced a knife' as they played in the park area before lessons began.
There will be an increased police presence at drop off and pick up times following the incident at the school on Mottram Road, according to the letter, signed by acting headteacher Mrs Marrow.
"Where possible, I would recommend for the time being, children are escorted and collected from school by an adult", the letter says.
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"If this is not possible and you wish your child to walk by themselves, please make sure that they are not arriving before the stipulated time and come directly to the school premises.
"Also, that they go directly home at the end of the school day."
She continued that the school are hoping it is an 'isolated incident', but asked parents if they see anyone of the following description to come forward.
He was described as Asian, about 5ft 10ins, aged between 25 to 30-years-old.
He wore glasses and a black bubble coat over a high vis jacket and with a black and white rucksack.
A spokeswoman for GMP confirmed that officers were called to the scene after the victims 'informed an adult'.
She said: "At around 8.40am on Friday, September 18, police were called to a report of a man with a weapon on Mottram Road, Broadbottom.
"Officers attended. An investigation is underway."
The school and Tameside Council have been contacted for comment.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Colchester United v Bolton Wanderers LIVE: Updates from League Two clash

Bolton Wanderers play their first away game of the 2020/21 season today against Colchester United .
Ian Evatt 's men have made the trip down to Essex to take on the U 's at the Jobserve Community Stadium , .
It is Bolton 's maiden away trip of the campaign after three successive defeats at the University of Bolton Stadium .
The Trotters have tasted defeat against Bradford City in the Carabao Cup , Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy and Forest Green Rovers in last weekend 's League Two curtain raiser .
But today is a chance to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under Evatt , who took over as head coach in the summer .
They will take on a Colchester side which finished the previous curtailed campaign in the League Two play-offs , only to be defeated in their semi-final by Exeter City .
The U 's also became the first EFL side over the summer to release players over the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic and one of these , Brandon Comley , subsequently joined Bolton and could play against his former side today .
We 'll bring you all the build-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reaction from the Jobserve Community Stadium as Wanderers aim to get their first three points of the season on the board .

Bolton Wanderers play their first away game of the 2020/21 season today against Colchester United.
Ian Evatt's men have made the trip down to Essex to take on the U's at the Jobserve Community Stadium,.
It is Bolton's maiden away trip of the campaign after three successive defeats at the University of Bolton Stadium.
The Trotters have tasted defeat against Bradford City in the Carabao Cup, Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy and Forest Green Rovers in last weekend's League Two curtain raiser.
But today is a chance to get their first win of the season and under Evatt, who took over as head coach in the summer.
They will take on a Colchester side which finished the previous curtailed campaign in the League Two play-offs, only to be defeated in their semi-final by Exeter City.
The U's also became the first EFL side over the summer to release players over the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic and one of these, Brandon Comley, subsequently joined Bolton and could play against his former side today.
We'll bring you all the build-up, team news, match action and reaction from the Jobserve Community Stadium as Wanderers aim to get their first three points of the season on the board.
And it proved to be defeat on the road for Bolton after Tom Eastman's header and Jevani Brown's goal handed the hosts a 2-0 victory.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Warning over dumped face masks 'as bad as dog poo bags'

Angry litter pickers say are finding more and more discarded face masks left on the street .
The coverings have become compulsory in most shops and indoor retail venues over the last few months , but many are not being properly disposed of after they are used .
The problem has become so severe that even the RSPCA has been forced to step in after a number of instances of animals being caught in the straps of littered masks .
Pat Braddock , who runs the Over Hulton Litter Picking Group in Bolton with her husband Stuart , says picking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major part of her and other volunteer 's efforts to clean up the area they live in .
`` Its the bane of litter picking at the moment , it 's as bad as dog poo bags now , they 're just left in the street everywhere , '' she said .
`` We collected over 10 bags of rubbish and 30 face masks in just a half mile section of road last week .
I 'm sure that 's happening around the rest of the country with these masks .
`` Why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or find a bin ?
I just do n't think there 's any pride in the area , there 's no pride at the moment anywhere .
Everyone thinks it 's someone else 's job to clean up for them .
It 's just not right . ''
The RSPCA says it has helped nearly 900 animals who have found themselves tangled in discarded masks since the lockdown began .
The charity is asking people to snip the straps from their masks before disposing of them properly to make sure no animals can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case a gull had the fabric wrapped tightly around its legs causing extreme swelling and pain .
Chris Sherwood , RSPCA chief executive , has appealed to the public to stop dropping these masks .
`` For many years the public have been aware of the message to cut up plastic six-pack rings before throwing them away to stop animals getting tangled in them , and now we are keen to get out the message that the same should be done for face masks too - as very sadly , animals are susceptible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
`` Now that face masks are the norm , and may be for some time to come , this message is more important than ever as thousands of these masks are being thrown away every day .
`` We 're concerned discarded face masks could become a significant hazard , particularly to wild animals and birds .
`` Our RSPCA officers have had to rescue animals from getting tangled in face masks and we expect that this may go up as time goes on , so the best thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elastic ear straps in half before throwing it away . ''
For more information on disposing of litter in a way that 's safe for animals , visit the RSPCA 's information page here .

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Angry litter pickers say are finding more and more discarded face masks left on the street.
The coverings have become compulsory in most shops and indoor retail venues over the last few months, but many are not being properly disposed of after they are used.
The problem has become so severe that even the RSPCA has been forced to step in after a number of instances of animals being caught in the straps of littered masks.
Pat Braddock, who runs the Over Hulton Litter Picking Group in Bolton with her husband Stuart, says picking up the masks has now become a major part of her and other volunteer's efforts to clean up the area they live in.
"Its the bane of litter picking at the moment, it's as bad as dog poo bags now, they're just left in the street everywhere," she said.
"We collected over 10 bags of rubbish and 30 face masks in just a half mile section of road last week. I'm sure that's happening around the rest of the country with these masks.
"Why can't people just take them home or find a bin? I just don't think there's any pride in the area, there's no pride at the moment anywhere. Everyone thinks it's someone else's job to clean up for them. It's just not right."
The RSPCA says it has helped nearly 900 animals who have found themselves tangled in discarded masks since the lockdown began.
The charity is asking people to snip the straps from their masks before disposing of them properly to make sure no animals can get caught in them.
In one case a gull had the fabric wrapped tightly around its legs causing extreme swelling and pain.
(Image: RSPCA)
Chris Sherwood, RSPCA chief executive, has appealed to the public to stop dropping these masks.
"For many years the public have been aware of the message to cut up plastic six-pack rings before throwing them away to stop animals getting tangled in them, and now we are keen to get out the message that the same should be done for face masks too - as very sadly, animals are susceptible to getting tangled up in them," he said.
"Now that face masks are the norm, and may be for some time to come, this message is more important than ever as thousands of these masks are being thrown away every day.
"We're concerned discarded face masks could become a significant hazard, particularly to wild animals and birds.
"Our RSPCA officers have had to rescue animals from getting tangled in face masks and we expect that this may go up as time goes on, so the best thing to do is to simply cut the elastic ear straps in half before throwing it away."
For more information on disposing of litter in a way that's safe for animals, visit the RSPCA's information page here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Gang storm home, attack man and throw 'substance' in victims' faces

A gang of thugs stormed a home demanding money and cars before attacking one of the residents and fleeing .
Three men burst into a house in Teesdale Close , Wigan , at around 10pm on Friday , September 18 .
The robbers ordered the residents to hand over their money and cars , say police , before assaulting a man in his 40s .
The men also 'tried to squirt a substance in the victims ' faces ' , according to officers .
The gang fled the scene in two of their victims ' cars - a black Vauxhall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a blue BMW with the registration G14 NLY .
The victims did not require hospital treatment , but police are now appealing for information as they investigate the robbery .
No arrests have yet been made .
The offenders are described as being slim to medium build .
At the time of the incident , they were all wearing black clothing , police have confirmed .
DC Mike Winnard , of GMP 's Wigan District , said : `` This was a terrifying experience for the victims - people should feel safe in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was injured but this incident could have had more serious consequences , especially as the offenders tried to squirt a substance in the victims ' faces .
`` I am appealing to anyone with information to contact us or Crimestoppers as soon as possible so we can identify those responsible and ensure they face justice . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7770 quoting 3211 of 18/09/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A gang of thugs stormed a home demanding money and cars before attacking one of the residents and fleeing.
Three men burst into a house in Teesdale Close, Wigan, at around 10pm on Friday, September 18.
The robbers ordered the residents to hand over their money and cars, say police, before assaulting a man in his 40s.
The men also 'tried to squirt a substance in the victims' faces', according to officers.
The gang fled the scene in two of their victims' cars - a black Vauxhall Mokka with the registration DP14 DVG and a blue BMW with the registration G14 NLY.
The victims did not require hospital treatment, but police are now appealing for information as they investigate the robbery.
No arrests have yet been made.
The offenders are described as being slim to medium build. At the time of the incident, they were all wearing black clothing, police have confirmed.
DC Mike Winnard, of GMP's Wigan District, said: "This was a terrifying experience for the victims - people should feel safe in their own homes.
"No one was injured but this incident could have had more serious consequences, especially as the offenders tried to squirt a substance in the victims' faces.
"I am appealing to anyone with information to contact us or Crimestoppers as soon as possible so we can identify those responsible and ensure they face justice."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7770 quoting 3211 of 18/09/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Gary Neville tells Wan-Bissaka how to respond to Liverpool comparisons

Manchester United favourite Gary Neville has issued a message to Aaron Wan-Bissaka amid comparisons to Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold .
United signed Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace last summer but has attracted some discussion about his attacking input to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
In 77 Premier League appearances throughout his career , the United man has not yet found the net and has registered just three assists .
That has led to comparisons with Liverpool 's Alexander-Arnold , who registered 13 assists last season alone in the top-flight - second only to Manchester City 's Kevin de Bruyne .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ point about the young defender prior to the clash against former employers Crystal Palace on Saturday .
A former full-back himself , the Sky Sports pundit made it clear that Wan-Bissaka 's main focus should be on his defensive contributions and on what he can provide at the other end of the pitch .
“ Aaron Wan-Bissaka should focus on his defending and become a brilliant Manchester United full-back defensively , who keeps clean sheets .
That ’ s No.1 , and he should focus on that , '' he said , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea that you are going to make Aaron Wan-Bissaka into Trent Alexander-Arnold or Kyle Walker is never going to happen .
`` So let ’ s concentrate on how he can support Manchester United becoming a winning team .
There is more than one way to win a football match .
“ The idea that because Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kyle Walker are two of the most outstanding attacking full-backs in Europe means that Manchester United have to have one of the most outstanding attacking full-backs in Europe is not the case .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cesar Azpilicueta be successful in the Premier League over the past five , 10 years and they have been very different full-backs to the ones I ’ ve mentioned .
`` Manchester United have invested £50million in him , so rather than try and change him they have to work with what he does .
“ It ’ s a bit of an old fashioned approach because nowadays full backs are expected to be wingers , score goals , set up goals , take free kicks and penalties .
This is a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think we have to try and say he needs to be something different .
`` He ’ s an outstanding defensive right back – he could potentially be part of a back three - he ’ s a better defender than some of the attacking full backs , work on that .
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Manchester United favourite Gary Neville has issued a message to Aaron Wan-Bissaka amid comparisons to Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.
United signed Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace last summer but has attracted some discussion about his attacking input to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
In 77 Premier League appearances throughout his career, the United man has not yet found the net and has registered just three assists.
That has led to comparisons with Liverpool 's Alexander-Arnold, who registered 13 assists last season alone in the top-flight - second only to Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne.
However, Neville has made a big point about the young defender prior to the clash against former employers Crystal Palace on Saturday.
A former full-back himself, the Sky Sports pundit made it clear that Wan-Bissaka's main focus should be on his defensive contributions and on what he can provide at the other end of the pitch.
“Aaron Wan-Bissaka should focus on his defending and become a brilliant Manchester United full-back defensively, who keeps clean sheets. That’s No.1, and he should focus on that," he said, as quoted by the Mirror.
“The idea that you are going to make Aaron Wan-Bissaka into Trent Alexander-Arnold or Kyle Walker is never going to happen.
"So let’s concentrate on how he can support Manchester United becoming a winning team. There is more than one way to win a football match.
“The idea that because Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kyle Walker are two of the most outstanding attacking full-backs in Europe means that Manchester United have to have one of the most outstanding attacking full-backs in Europe is not the case.
“I’ve seen Branislav Ivanovic, Cesar Azpilicueta be successful in the Premier League over the past five, 10 years and they have been very different full-backs to the ones I’ve mentioned.
"Manchester United have invested £50million in him, so rather than try and change him they have to work with what he does.
“It’s a bit of an old fashioned approach because nowadays full backs are expected to be wingers, score goals, set up goals, take free kicks and penalties. This is a little bit of a throwback. I don’t think we have to try and say he needs to be something different.
"He’s an outstanding defensive right back – he could potentially be part of a back three - he’s a better defender than some of the attacking full backs, work on that.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Ashley Banjo shares defiant message after ITV backs Diversity performance

Ashley Banjo has shared a defiant message to his Instagram following after ITV publicly backed Diversity 's performance inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement .
The 31-year-old dancer said the group have “ never been prouder ” while he took to the social media platform to thank “ everyone that supported us ” .
The Britain ’ s Got Talent routine sparked around 24,500 complaints to Ofcom – which is almost a record for the decade .
The routine saw a dancer playing a white police officer kneel on Banjo , echoing the killing of unarmed black man George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performed with police riot shields .
As Ashley lay on the floor while the police officer handcuffed him , other dancers crowded around with smartphones as if to film and take photos of the incident .
The routine also saw the dance troupe take a knee , in protest against racism and police brutality .
The father-of-two posted an image of himself kneeling - an ITV advert placed in all national newspapers - captioned : `` We are changed by what we see .
Just as we are changed when we are seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is what change looks like .
“ ITV stand with Diversity and we ’ ve never been prouder.
” Fans have flooded the star 's post with messages of support .
One said : `` Am so proud of you for using your platform to raise awareness .
You have all handled this situation regarding the complaints with dignity . ''
Another responded : `` You deserve every bit of praise and positivity that comes your way , the performance was incredible .
Loved diversity from the start , Ashley you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier this week , the broadcaster praised the dance troupe ’ s “ authentic , heartfelt ” performance .
An ITV spokesman said : `` Britain 's Got Talent has always been an inclusive show , which showcases diversity and supports strong storytelling in all forms and ITV stands behind the decision to broadcast Diversity 's performance on BGT .
`` Ashley and the group are a great example of the talent , creativity and diversity of modern Britain and their performance was an authentic , heartfelt response to many of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2020 . ''
Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has said it will not investigate the routine despite the large number of complaints , saying it did not “ consider ” the performance to be racist .
Britain ’ s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon said on Thursday that she became emotional during Diversity ’ s performance .
She told the Daily Mirror that although the camera did not pan to the judges during the performance , she was in “ floods of tears ” .
She added : “ I had this overwhelming feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t believe I am watching this on BGT ’ .
It felt really important .
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Ashley Banjo has shared a defiant message to his Instagram following after ITV publicly backed Diversity's performance inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement.
The 31-year-old dancer said the group have “never been prouder” while he took to the social media platform to thank “everyone that supported us”.
The Britain’s Got Talent routine sparked around 24,500 complaints to Ofcom – which is almost a record for the decade.
The routine saw a dancer playing a white police officer kneel on Banjo, echoing the killing of unarmed black man George Floyd in US, while other dancers performed with police riot shields.
As Ashley lay on the floor while the police officer handcuffed him, other dancers crowded around with smartphones as if to film and take photos of the incident.
The routine also saw the dance troupe take a knee, in protest against racism and police brutality.
The father-of-two posted an image of himself kneeling - an ITV advert placed in all national newspapers - captioned: "We are changed by what we see. Just as we are changed when we are seen."
Alongside it he wrote: “This is what change looks like.
“ITV stand with Diversity and we’ve never been prouder.”
Fans have flooded the star's post with messages of support.
One said: "Am so proud of you for using your platform to raise awareness. You have all handled this situation regarding the complaints with dignity."
Another responded: "You deserve every bit of praise and positivity that comes your way, the performance was incredible. Loved diversity from the start, Ashley you’re a national treasure xx".
Earlier this week, the broadcaster praised the dance troupe’s “authentic, heartfelt” performance.
An ITV spokesman said: "Britain's Got Talent has always been an inclusive show, which showcases diversity and supports strong storytelling in all forms and ITV stands behind the decision to broadcast Diversity's performance on BGT.
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"Ashley and the group are a great example of the talent, creativity and diversity of modern Britain and their performance was an authentic, heartfelt response to many of the issues and events which have affected society in 2020."
Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has said it will not investigate the routine despite the large number of complaints, saying it did not “consider” the performance to be racist.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon said on Thursday that she became emotional during Diversity’s performance.
She told the Daily Mirror that although the camera did not pan to the judges during the performance, she was in “floods of tears”.
She added: “I had this overwhelming feeling of ‘Wow, I can’t believe I am watching this on BGT’. It felt really important.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Alex Telles transfer could give Man United player a new role

Manchester United do n't need any reminder that time is quickly running out in the summer transfer window .
In the same week Liverpool sealed Champions League winner Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota as new arrivals , Tottenham followed suit with deals to sign both Gareth Bale and Sergio Reguilon .
United 's response will have to come on the pitch instead , with their opening fixture against Crystal Palace now under even more scrutiny given a perceived lack of transfer activity .
A win at Old Trafford will offer a short-term fix to the growing transfer concerns amid the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result it is clear the club still needs further investment .
`` We need a lot of players because we play three games in a week so it is a lot , and we want to fight for every competition , '' Donny van de Beek stated earlier in the week .
He remains the only new signing for United this summer , although there is argument to suggest Dean Henderson 's return is like a second .
Even if you take such a stance it is hardly acceptable , and United know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Woodward has again reiterated the 'most extraordinarily challenging ' transfer window we are currently in .
Without sounding too much like a broken record the priority again has to lie with signing a new right winger with just over a fortnight left until deadline day , but as with the deal to sign Van de Beek there is still clear reason to strengthen less obvious areas of the pitch .
United 's form towards the tail end of last season stuttered amid growing fatigue to Bruno Fernandes , but it also coincided with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shaw .
It is for that reason United considered a move for Sergio Reguilon , and also why Porto defender Alex Telles is another player to have peaked interest at Old Trafford .
With other more pressing issues in the squad there is argument to suggest United do n't necessarily need a new left-back this summer , after all they ended their search for one last year following the emergence of Brandon Williams .
However , the talented academy graduate could also explain why the issue has been entertained again .
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`` People say Aaron Wan-Bissaka has to improve going forward but I say he is a fantastic defensive right back , '' Gary Neville told The Mail ahead of the opening match .
`` He should focus on his defending and become a brilliant Manchester United defender , who keeps clean sheets .
`` The idea that you are going to make Wan-Bissaka into a Trent Alexander-Arnold or ( Kyle ) Walker is never going to happen .
So let 's not concentrate on that.
” On the opposite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wan-Bissaka 's lacklustre attacking threat , but he is probably the best defensive right-back in English football , if not Europe .
However , by signing Telles this summer United would then have the option of switching Williams to be cover on the right hand side of defence rather than on the left .
It is a position which suits the teenager more , given his breakthrough playing there a year ago in the club 's academy system .
The clear issue is that Diogo Dalot will only drop further down the pecking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows fierce competition for places is crucial if the club are to get back to the perch which they once occupied with minimal threat .
With just over two weeks to go United ca n't become distracted from the biggest squad issues which remain unsolved , but a move to sign Porto defender Telles certainly makes more sense than at first thought .
Not only would his arrival further invigorate the fight in rejuvenated Shaw but it could allow Williams to fulfil his potential by offering something @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United don't need any reminder that time is quickly running out in the summer transfer window.
In the same week Liverpool sealed Champions League winner Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota as new arrivals, Tottenham followed suit with deals to sign both Gareth Bale and Sergio Reguilon. United's response will have to come on the pitch instead, with their opening fixture against Crystal Palace now under even more scrutiny given a perceived lack of transfer activity.
A win at Old Trafford will offer a short-term fix to the growing transfer concerns amid the worldwide fan base, but regardless of result it is clear the club still needs further investment.
"We need a lot of players because we play three games in a week so it is a lot, and we want to fight for every competition," Donny van de Beek stated earlier in the week. He remains the only new signing for United this summer, although there is argument to suggest Dean Henderson's return is like a second.
Even if you take such a stance it is hardly acceptable, and United know it themselves, although executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has again reiterated the 'most extraordinarily challenging' transfer window we are currently in.
Without sounding too much like a broken record the priority again has to lie with signing a new right winger with just over a fortnight left until deadline day, but as with the deal to sign Van de Beek there is still clear reason to strengthen less obvious areas of the pitch.
United's form towards the tail end of last season stuttered amid growing fatigue to Bruno Fernandes, but it also coincided with an injury lay-off to the revitalised Luke Shaw. It is for that reason United considered a move for Sergio Reguilon, and also why Porto defender Alex Telles is another player to have peaked interest at Old Trafford.
With other more pressing issues in the squad there is argument to suggest United don't necessarily need a new left-back this summer, after all they ended their search for one last year following the emergence of Brandon Williams. However, the talented academy graduate could also explain why the issue has been entertained again.
"People say Aaron Wan-Bissaka has to improve going forward but I say he is a fantastic defensive right back," Gary Neville told The Mail ahead of the opening match. "He should focus on his defending and become a brilliant Manchester United defender, who keeps clean sheets.
"The idea that you are going to make Wan-Bissaka into a Trent Alexander-Arnold or (Kyle) Walker is never going to happen. So let's not concentrate on that.”
On the opposite flank United have a clear issue with Wan-Bissaka's lacklustre attacking threat, but he is probably the best defensive right-back in English football, if not Europe.
However, by signing Telles this summer United would then have the option of switching Williams to be cover on the right hand side of defence rather than on the left. It is a position which suits the teenager more, given his breakthrough playing there a year ago in the club's academy system.
The clear issue is that Diogo Dalot will only drop further down the pecking order, but United must be ruthless this summer and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows fierce competition for places is crucial if the club are to get back to the perch which they once occupied with minimal threat.
With just over two weeks to go United can't become distracted from the biggest squad issues which remain unsolved, but a move to sign Porto defender Telles certainly makes more sense than at first thought. Not only would his arrival further invigorate the fight in rejuvenated Shaw but it could allow Williams to fulfil his potential by offering something much different on the other flank.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Two men arrested after 'fully loaded sawn-off shotgun' found in house

A shotgun was discovered in a Bury home by police on Friday morning .
At around 8.45am on Friday morning @ @ @ @ @ that a gun was being stored in a house in Padiham Close , Bury .
@ @ @ @ @ and arrested two men , ages 33 and 61 , on suspicion of possession of @ @ @ @ @ Evening News understands that the firearm was a sawn-off shotgun , found fully loaded in @ @ @ @ @ now being carried out by police .
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A shotgun was discovered in a Bury home by police on Friday morning.
At around 8.45am on Friday morning, police received a report that a gun was being stored in a house in Padiham Close, Bury.
Police rushed to the home and arrested two men, ages 33 and 61, on suspicion of possession of a shotgun.
The Manchester Evening News understands that the firearm was a sawn-off shotgun, found fully loaded in the house.
Enquiries are now being carried out by police. The two men arrested are assisting with investigations, confirm officers.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Why Man City are sending defender Yan Couto on loan to Girona

Yan Couto is shortly expected to become the third Manchester City player to sign for Girona on loan for the season .
Goalkeeper Aro Muric and forward Pablo Moreno are already there training with their new teammates , with their moves confirmed on Friday evening as Couto was getting on a flight from his native Brazil to join up with them .
The decision to send Couto on loan has been met with a mixed reaction from supporters .
Part of that is down to the more general frustrations around the transfer window following the Lionel Messi distraction and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but there are also concerns about the message being sent to a player who they paid a considerable sum for in a deal that could be worth more than £10m .
City tracked Couto for years before signing him and put a lot of effort into convincing the 18-year-old right-back to sign for them instead of Barcelona - who thought they had a deal wrapped up - with the influence of Pep Guardiola , Fernandinho and other first-team members important in assuring him he would be part of the first-team picture .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't ruled out as a possibility , but realistically a loan this year was always on the cards and both the player and those close to him knew that when he signed .
Despite his impressive performances in Brazil 's youth set-up , the teenager has very little professional football experience and right-back is an area that the Blues are more well-stocked in than most .
If it is unfortunate for Couto that the pandemic both delayed his arrival in Manchester and meant there was no pre-season tour to impress on , Girona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show what he is capable of .
At their Spanish sister club , as with Muric and Moreno , City feel both the standard of football and the environment is there for players to make an impression that could lead to them moving into Guardiola 's squad in future seasons .

Yan Couto is shortly expected to become the third Manchester City player to sign for Girona on loan for the season.
Goalkeeper Aro Muric and forward Pablo Moreno are already there training with their new teammates, with their moves confirmed on Friday evening as Couto was getting on a flight from his native Brazil to join up with them.
The decision to send Couto on loan has been met with a mixed reaction from supporters. Part of that is down to the more general frustrations around the transfer window following the Lionel Messi distraction and the lack of progress in signing another centre-back, but there are also concerns about the message being sent to a player who they paid a considerable sum for in a deal that could be worth more than £10m.
City tracked Couto for years before signing him and put a lot of effort into convincing the 18-year-old right-back to sign for them instead of Barcelona - who thought they had a deal wrapped up - with the influence of Pep Guardiola, Fernandinho and other first-team members important in assuring him he would be part of the first-team picture.
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Staying at the Etihad this season wasn't ruled out as a possibility, but realistically a loan this year was always on the cards and both the player and those close to him knew that when he signed. Despite his impressive performances in Brazil's youth set-up, the teenager has very little professional football experience and right-back is an area that the Blues are more well-stocked in than most.
If it is unfortunate for Couto that the pandemic both delayed his arrival in Manchester and meant there was no pre-season tour to impress on, Girona should be challenging enough for the youngster to show what he is capable of.
At their Spanish sister club, as with Muric and Moreno, City feel both the standard of football and the environment is there for players to make an impression that could lead to them moving into Guardiola's squad in future seasons.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Attempted murder after man 'seriously injured' in petrol station attack

An attempted murder investigation has been launched after a man was attacked at a petrol station in Trafford .
The victim , aged in his 20s , was found injured on The Grove in Flixton at around 2am this morning ( Saturday ) .
Police believe the man had been attacked at a Texaco petrol station on nearby Flixton Road .
The offenders are believed to have sped away from the scene in a grey or silver Vauxhall Mokka in the direction of Carrington .
The victim was taken to hospital with 'multiple ' serious injuries .
No arrests have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not believe it was a 'random attack ' .
Photos from the scene this morning showed a large area outside a Texaco petrol station had been cordoned off .
A CSI van was parked up outside and officers stood guard .
A spokeswoman for GMP said officers have been deployed to the area .
She said : `` Police are appealing for information following an attempted murder in Trafford .
`` At around 2.10am on Saturday 19 September 2020 , police were called by the ambulance service responding to a report of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
They added : `` The offenders are believed to have fled the scene in a grey or silver Vauxhall Mokka in the direction of Carrington .
`` The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries .
`` An investigation is underway .
No arrests have been made . ''
Det Insp Darren Scarr , of GMP 's Trafford district , said : `` This was a serious incident which has left a young man with multiple injuries .
He remains in hospital but is described as being in a stable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ establish the full circumstances and I would appeal to anyone with information which may assist us to contact us or Crimestoppers as soon as possible .
`` We understand incidents like this cause concern within communities but I would like to offer some reassurance by saying that we do not believe this was a random attack and that extra officers are in the area . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 8567669 quoting 340 of 19/09/20 or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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An attempted murder investigation has been launched after a man was attacked at a petrol station in Trafford.
The victim, aged in his 20s, was found injured on The Grove in Flixton at around 2am this morning (Saturday).
Police believe the man had been attacked at a Texaco petrol station on nearby Flixton Road.
The offenders are believed to have sped away from the scene in a grey or silver Vauxhall Mokka in the direction of Carrington.
The victim was taken to hospital with 'multiple' serious injuries.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
No arrests have been made.
Officers said they do not believe it was a 'random attack'.
Photos from the scene this morning showed a large area outside a Texaco petrol station had been cordoned off.
A CSI van was parked up outside and officers stood guard.
A spokeswoman for GMP said officers have been deployed to the area.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
She said: "Police are appealing for information following an attempted murder in Trafford.
"At around 2.10am on Saturday 19 September 2020, police were called by the ambulance service responding to a report of an injured man on The Grove, Flixton."
(Image: ABNM Photography)
They added: "The offenders are believed to have fled the scene in a grey or silver Vauxhall Mokka in the direction of Carrington.
"The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
"An investigation is underway. No arrests have been made."
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Det Insp Darren Scarr, of GMP's Trafford district, said: "This was a serious incident which has left a young man with multiple injuries. He remains in hospital but is described as being in a stable condition.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I would appeal to anyone with information which may assist us to contact us or Crimestoppers as soon as possible.
"We understand incidents like this cause concern within communities but I would like to offer some reassurance by saying that we do not believe this was a random attack and that extra officers are in the area."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 8567669 quoting 340 of 19/09/20 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Holidaymaker who broke quarantine rules 'partly responsible for Bolton surge'

A holidaymaker who failed to self-isolate after returning to Bolton was partly responsible for the area ’ s “ extreme spike ” in coronavirus cases , the council leader has said .
Speaking on BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme on Saturday , Bolton Council leader , David Greenhalgh , said the Greater Manchester borough ’ s high rate had been linked back to pubs in the town and a “ cohort of people ” who refused to follow guidance .
The Conservative councillor said : “ We had somebody who did not adhere to quarantine , did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a pub crawl with a number of mates .
“ From that incident which took place over a weekend – ( they ) visited a number of premises – led to a large number of individual transmissions from that one person which you can imagine then is like holding back the tide because he then became symptomatic two days after they had all gone on this pub crawl .
“ He was positive-tested the following day .
“ That is four or five days where all the people he was in contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day-to-day business.
” Earlier this month , a 23-year-old man from Bolton was fined £1,000 for failing to self-isolate after returning from a holiday in Ibiza on August 20 .
Greater Manchester Police said he had left his home multiple times and even hosted a house party .
It is not known whether the individual mentioned by Mr Greenhalgh was fined for breaching regulations .
Leaders in Bolton had been arguing for restrictions , placed on all of Greater Manchester , to be lifted at the end of August before the area saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the highest rates of the virus in the country .
It is now subject to tougher measures than other parts of Greater Manchester and the rest of England , with hospitality venues only allowed to operate as takeaways and ordered to shut by 10pm .
In early September , Health Secretary Matt Hancock blamed a surge in cases among young 'people in their 20s and 30s ' socialising .
Mr Hancock said contact tracing had pinpointed outbreaks to several pubs in Bolton .
Mayor Andy Burnham has also previously said he was told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out drinking 'is linked to a large part of the problem ' .
The latest figures on coronavirus show that Bolton still has the highest rate in the country and remains at 189.9 per 100,000 people .
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A holidaymaker who failed to self-isolate after returning to Bolton was partly responsible for the area’s “extreme spike” in coronavirus cases, the council leader has said.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Saturday, Bolton Council leader, David Greenhalgh, said the Greater Manchester borough’s high rate had been linked back to pubs in the town and a “cohort of people” who refused to follow guidance.
The Conservative councillor said: “We had somebody who did not adhere to quarantine, did not stay the 14 days, literally went on a pub crawl with a number of mates.
“From that incident which took place over a weekend – (they) visited a number of premises – led to a large number of individual transmissions from that one person which you can imagine then is like holding back the tide because he then became symptomatic two days after they had all gone on this pub crawl.
“He was positive-tested the following day.
“That is four or five days where all the people he was in contact with have been going about their normal day-to-day business.”
Earlier this month, a 23-year-old man from Bolton was fined £1,000 for failing to self-isolate after returning from a holiday in Ibiza on August 20.
Greater Manchester Police said he had left his home multiple times and even hosted a house party.
It is not known whether the individual mentioned by Mr Greenhalgh was fined for breaching regulations.
Leaders in Bolton had been arguing for restrictions, placed on all of Greater Manchester, to be lifted at the end of August before the area saw a spike which led to it having the highest rates of the virus in the country.
It is now subject to tougher measures than other parts of Greater Manchester and the rest of England, with hospitality venues only allowed to operate as takeaways and ordered to shut by 10pm.
In early September, Health Secretary Matt Hancock blamed a surge in cases among young 'people in their 20s and 30s' socialising.
Mr Hancock said contact tracing had pinpointed outbreaks to several pubs in Bolton.
Mayor Andy Burnham has also previously said he was told someone coming back from holiday and going out drinking 'is linked to a large part of the problem'.
The latest figures on coronavirus show that Bolton still has the highest rate in the country and remains at 189.9 per 100,000 people.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-19--Air ambulance lands in park after child bitten by dog

An air ambulance was scrambled to a park in Tameside after an 11-year-old girl was bitten by a dog .
Paramedics were seen rushing into the play area of Victoria Park , Denton on Friday afternoon .
A local resident , who asked not to be named , said : `` We were heading to the park for a walk and saw the air ambulance circling round Denton a few times , getting lower all the time .
`` And then as we approached the park from the square we saw the ambulance coming towards us like it was going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the park .
`` We saw them get out and rush over to the play area where there was quite a large crowd of people .
We did n't go any closer and left the park short after . ''
The girl 's injuries are not believed to be serious .
A GMP spokeswoman said : `` At around 5.50pm on Friday , September 18 , police were called to reports that a child had been bitten by a dog on Market Street , Denton .
`` Officers attended and established that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after stroking a dog on a lead .
She received hospital treatment for minor injuries .
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An air ambulance was scrambled to a park in Tameside after an 11-year-old girl was bitten by a dog.
Paramedics were seen rushing into the play area of Victoria Park, Denton on Friday afternoon.
A local resident, who asked not to be named, said: "We were heading to the park for a walk and saw the air ambulance circling round Denton a few times, getting lower all the time.
"And then as we approached the park from the square we saw the ambulance coming towards us like it was going to land and just caught it landing in the park.
"We saw them get out and rush over to the play area where there was quite a large crowd of people. We didn't go any closer and left the park short after."
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The girl's injuries are not believed to be serious.
A GMP spokeswoman said: "At around 5.50pm on Friday, September 18, police were called to reports that a child had been bitten by a dog on Market Street, Denton.
"Officers attended and established that an 11-year-old girl had received facial injuries after stroking a dog on a lead. She received hospital treatment for minor injuries.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
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