themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--What rivals have been saying about Man City this season

Manchester City are not going to end this season by lifting their third Premier League title in a row .
The Blues were pushed to the last day of the season last year but managed to pip Liverpool to the crown by just one point .
This season , City are 25 points behind the Merseyside club with ten fixtures left to play .
When those games will take place remains to be seen due to the coronavirus outbreak which has postponed football until April 30 at the earliest .
With the Premier League on a break , we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's rivals had said about the Blues during the season .
Scott McTominay , Dec 19 , 2019 , on game plan to beat City : `` It was always going to be difficult against a top team with some world class players .
`` You 've got to deal with them , but I thought in the first 30 minutes especially I thought we were absolutely frightening on the break with this man [ Rashford ] and the other three boys up front .
It gives you a platform to go and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some tremendous pressure in the second half as well , which will stand us in good stead for the games in the future . ''
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , Jan 7 , 2020 , on Lineker 's claims Guardiola is most influential manager : `` I must say he has had a big , big influence and since he took over Barcelona I have admired Pep ’ s teams .
But I have got to say I worked under the most influential one [ Sir Alex Ferguson ] .
`` You do see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can see where he has taken his wisdom from .
I had the pleasure of speaking and meeting Johan [ Cruyff ] back in the day when Jordi was here and you can see certain similarities . ''
Bruno Fernandes , Mar 12 , 2020 , on shushing Guardiola : `` I talked about this with some friends and some people think 'Pep won everything , who is Bruno to diss him ? '
, but I think it is about respect .
`` Now , I think outside of the pitch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am on the pitch now .
But , at that moment the words he told me made me mad , and on the pitch I am a little bit nervous , it is the kind of player I am .
`` I have respect for Pep and what he won , and what he did for football because he changed some mentalities in football .
`` But , at that moment he did n't deserve my respect at that moment on the pitch . ''
Andy Robertson , Dec 2019 , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total of 97 points wins 95 % of the Premier Leagues in previous years .
Unfortunately we were in the year where it was n't enough .
`` For us , that still hurts , missing out after such a fantastic season .
It was eased by winning the Champions League and we can look back and say it was a successful season .
Without the Champions League , though , we could n't .
It would have been a very long summer .
`` We know how important every single game is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last-minute winner and clean sheet last season was so important .
We fell short but pushed Man City all the way . ''
Jurgen Klopp , Feb 15 , 2020 , on UEFA ban : `` Of course it was a shock , yesterday , this morning , whenever it came out .
Complete wow , what 's that ?
`` The only thing I can say , I 'm a football coach , so I can speak about football and what Pep and Man City did since I have been in England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Above all the rest .
I have no idea what happened , who did what and stuff like this but I can imagine that in the moment it 's really difficult for the sports people to understand .
`` You believe the people you work with , that 's how it is , and they tell you it 's like this and that , and obviously somebody sees it completely different .
But I really feel for them to be honest , for Pep and the players , but that will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's the first verdict , they will appeal and we will see what happens then .
`` But it 's obviously serious otherwise UEFA would not react like that but the football they played and play was exceptional and will be exceptional . ''
Klopp , Feb 25 , 2020 , on his Man City worry : `` You see City playing and this is the team in world football that are able to win all their other games .
We have to keep winning .
`` We need to be ready and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ next ] .
`` It is not about shining but the hardest work .
As long as the boys are ready to work hard I am not concerned but it is still a job to do . ''
Eden Hazard , Nov 20 , 2019 , predicting Chelsea win vs City : `` Of course I think so .
It ’ s not going to be easy .
It ’ s hard to play there .
`` Last time we played them we lost 6-0 , so bad memories for me and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are really good .
They are really young , but they are really good , so why not go there and win the game ?
“ When I watch them , no Hazard but it ’ s a party !
They can score , they can score a lot of goals , the fans are happy , they are third in the league , so it ’ s going to be a great season .
They just need to stay there , win games and that ’ s it . ''
Frank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on returning to City : `` I had a great year at City , I go there with nothing but good feelings .
But I am Chelsea manager and I want to win .
`` The levels they have reached have been incredible .
For us to be in that position , I am pleased with .
But I want more .
It ’ s not the end story , they are a strong outfit .
I won ’ t make huge judgements on tomorrow , our story is three months in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2019 , on City defeat : `` It was a tough game , it felt like we went toe-to-toe in the main , and a moment of quality from Mahrez and a deflection for the first goal feels like the difference to me .
`` There was a lot of detail in the game , but the amount of times we got into their third in either half , but did n't have that little bit of quality which we can have .
Games like this can be won or lost in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened . ''
Mikel Arteta , Feb 10 , 2020 , on missing Guardiola : `` Absolutely .
I am a big friend of his and I admire him .
“ I had a lot of joy working together and success .
We spent a lot of time together and he is a friend .
“ I have to apply my own things .
He was part of my development as a person to go through a lot of things I experienced next to him .
“ It was a privilege and of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took on board , that I felt from my time at Barcelona , we shared together and a lot of things I learned from his management .
“ I always talk with him .
He is a really good friend of mine .
I respect him so much .
We share a lot of things in our life and we discuss everything.
” Reiss Nelson , Feb 14 , 2020 , on Sterling and Sane : `` It is crazy because you look at Sterling and Sane and you see them before at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t doing what they do now .
`` I think that is credit to Pep , of course , but Mikel as well because they said he did a lot of one-to-one work with them .
`` You can see it because Mikel ’ s drive is different .
I haven ’ t seen a manager with that much determination to make individuals into better players .
`` I have all my belief in Mikel and I think he is going to make me into a top player . ''
Arteta , Mar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowledge helping Arsenal : `` It gives me a very clear idea what they 're trying to do , what they 'll be looking to do , something different to be able to stop that and create the issues I think we can create for them .
`` That has to happen on the day when they are at their best .
I know what they are capable of doing , the variation they have .
`` At the end of the day it is about the performance of the players on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 23 , , 2019 , on facing Sterling : `` Honestly , I 'd put that down as the hardest game I 've ever played .
I 've never been under relentless pressure like that… never . ''
Jose Mourinho , Jan 31 , 2020 , on City squad : `` I 'm quite surprised that today is the day you bring the fact that we did n't have a match midweek .
I have to be honest and say that it was a good week of work for us , and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important the happiness of results than one or two more days to rest , and I think the fact that Man City qualified for one final compensates for everything .
`` Apart from that , I think they have 20 players the same quality .
For me to play Walker or Cancelo , to play Otamendi or Laporte , to play Aguero or Jesus , to play Bernardo Silva or David Silva , this is the kind of squad that I think they could play four matches a week and the quality would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Feb 3 , 2020 , on Sterling tackle : `` It 's a red card , it 's a direct red card to Sterling .
`` I know that Mike Dean has a difficult job .
He 's on the pitch and it 's 200 miles an hour .
I would n't like to be a referee because it 's so difficult .
`` Sometimes I try in training sessions and I realise that it 's too difficult .
So for me Mike Dean , good performance .
The problem is the VAR @ @

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Manchester City are not going to end this season by lifting their third Premier League title in a row.
The Blues were pushed to the last day of the season last year but managed to pip Liverpool to the crown by just one point.
This season, City are 25 points behind the Merseyside club with ten fixtures left to play. When those games will take place remains to be seen due to the coronavirus outbreak which has postponed football until April 30 at the earliest.
With the Premier League on a break, we've taken a look back at what City's rivals had said about the Blues during the season.
Manchester United
Scott McTominay, Dec 19, 2019, on game plan to beat City: "It was always going to be difficult against a top team with some world class players.
"You've got to deal with them, but I thought in the first 30 minutes especially I thought we were absolutely frightening on the break with this man [Rashford] and the other three boys up front. It gives you a platform to go and attack the game.
"We withstood some tremendous pressure in the second half as well, which will stand us in good stead for the games in the future."
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Jan 7, 2020, on Lineker's claims Guardiola is most influential manager: "I must say he has had a big, big influence and since he took over Barcelona I have admired Pep’s teams. But I have got to say I worked under the most influential one [Sir Alex Ferguson].
"You do see one of the best managers ever and you can see where he has taken his wisdom from. I had the pleasure of speaking and meeting Johan [Cruyff] back in the day when Jordi was here and you can see certain similarities."
Bruno Fernandes, Mar 12, 2020, on shushing Guardiola: "I talked about this with some friends and some people think 'Pep won everything, who is Bruno to diss him?', but I think it is about respect.
"Now, I think outside of the pitch I don't do this again if I am on the pitch now. But, at that moment the words he told me made me mad, and on the pitch I am a little bit nervous, it is the kind of player I am.
"I have respect for Pep and what he won, and what he did for football because he changed some mentalities in football.
"But, at that moment he didn't deserve my respect at that moment on the pitch."
Liverpool
Andy Robertson, Dec 2019, on hurt caused by City: "Our total of 97 points wins 95% of the Premier Leagues in previous years. Unfortunately we were in the year where it wasn't enough.
"For us, that still hurts, missing out after such a fantastic season. It was eased by winning the Champions League and we can look back and say it was a successful season. Without the Champions League, though, we couldn't. It would have been a very long summer.
"We know how important every single game is because every point and every win and last-minute winner and clean sheet last season was so important. We fell short but pushed Man City all the way."
Jurgen Klopp, Feb 15, 2020, on UEFA ban: "Of course it was a shock, yesterday, this morning, whenever it came out. Complete wow, what's that?
"The only thing I can say, I'm a football coach, so I can speak about football and what Pep and Man City did since I have been in England is exceptional. It's absolutely exceptional. Above all the rest. I have no idea what happened, who did what and stuff like this but I can imagine that in the moment it's really difficult for the sports people to understand.
"You believe the people you work with, that's how it is, and they tell you it's like this and that, and obviously somebody sees it completely different. But I really feel for them to be honest, for Pep and the players, but that will not help, I think. But it's the first verdict, they will appeal and we will see what happens then.
"But it's obviously serious otherwise UEFA would not react like that but the football they played and play was exceptional and will be exceptional."
Klopp, Feb 25, 2020, on his Man City worry: "You see City playing and this is the team in world football that are able to win all their other games. We have to keep winning.
"We need to be ready and it is a home game for Watford [next].
"It is not about shining but the hardest work. As long as the boys are ready to work hard I am not concerned but it is still a job to do."
Chelsea
Eden Hazard, Nov 20, 2019, predicting Chelsea win vs City: "Of course I think so. It’s not going to be easy. It’s hard to play there.
"Last time we played them we lost 6-0, so bad memories for me and Chelsea. But I think this season they are really good. They are really young, but they are really good, so why not go there and win the game?
“When I watch them, no Hazard but it’s a party! They can score, they can score a lot of goals, the fans are happy, they are third in the league, so it’s going to be a great season. They just need to stay there, win games and that’s it."
Frank Lampard, Nov 22, 2019, on returning to City: "I had a great year at City, I go there with nothing but good feelings. But I am Chelsea manager and I want to win.
"The levels they have reached have been incredible. For us to be in that position, I am pleased with. But I want more. It’s not the end story, they are a strong outfit. I won’t make huge judgements on tomorrow, our story is three months in the making."
Lampard, Nov 24, 2019, on City defeat: "It was a tough game, it felt like we went toe-to-toe in the main, and a moment of quality from Mahrez and a deflection for the first goal feels like the difference to me.
"There was a lot of detail in the game, but the amount of times we got into their third in either half, but didn't have that little bit of quality which we can have. Games like this can be won or lost in the boxes, and I think that happened."
Arsenal
(Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Mikel Arteta, Feb 10, 2020, on missing Guardiola: "Absolutely. I am a big friend of his and I admire him.
“I had a lot of joy working together and success. We spent a lot of time together and he is a friend.
“I have to apply my own things. He was part of my development as a person to go through a lot of things I experienced next to him.
“It was a privilege and of course a lot of the things I took on board, that I felt from my time at Barcelona, we shared together and a lot of things I learned from his management.
“I always talk with him. He is a really good friend of mine. I respect him so much. We share a lot of things in our life and we discuss everything.”
Reiss Nelson, Feb 14, 2020, on Sterling and Sane: "It is crazy because you look at Sterling and Sane and you see them before at their previous teams, they weren’t doing what they do now.
"I think that is credit to Pep, of course, but Mikel as well because they said he did a lot of one-to-one work with them.
"You can see it because Mikel’s drive is different. I haven’t seen a manager with that much determination to make individuals into better players.
"I have all my belief in Mikel and I think he is going to make me into a top player."
Arteta, Mar 10, 2020, on his City knowledge helping Arsenal: "It gives me a very clear idea what they're trying to do, what they'll be looking to do, something different to be able to stop that and create the issues I think we can create for them.
"That has to happen on the day when they are at their best. I know what they are capable of doing, the variation they have.
"At the end of the day it is about the performance of the players on the pitch."
Tottenham
(Image: 2020 AMA Sports Photo Agency)
Kyle Walker-Peters, Aug 23,, 2019, on facing Sterling: "Honestly, I'd put that down as the hardest game I've ever played. I've never been under relentless pressure like that… never."
Jose Mourinho, Jan 31, 2020, on City squad: "I'm quite surprised that today is the day you bring the fact that we didn't have a match midweek. I have to be honest and say that it was a good week of work for us, and I also think that mentally it's very important the happiness of results than one or two more days to rest, and I think the fact that Man City qualified for one final compensates for everything.
"Apart from that, I think they have 20 players the same quality. For me to play Walker or Cancelo, to play Otamendi or Laporte, to play Aguero or Jesus, to play Bernardo Silva or David Silva, this is the kind of squad that I think they could play four matches a week and the quality would be the same."
Mourinho, Feb 3, 2020, on Sterling tackle: "It's a red card, it's a direct red card to Sterling.
"I know that Mike Dean has a difficult job. He's on the pitch and it's 200 miles an hour. I wouldn't like to be a referee because it's so difficult.
"Sometimes I try in training sessions and I realise that it's too difficult. So for me Mike Dean, good performance. The problem is the VAR."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Nando's takeaway and delivery services stopped amid coronavirus pandemic

The Nando 's takeaway and delivery services have been stopped amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Last week , the chicken chain was forced to close its doors to dine-in customers , but takeaway and delivery options were still available .
Now bosses have announced they are temporarily halting all operation .
In a statement , the company said : `` The health and safety of our customers and team is our highest priority .
`` We have decided that the best course of action right now is to temporarily close our restaurants until further notice .
`` We will keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll see you soon .
Fans of the Portuguese chicken chain have left thousands of messages of support on social media , with many praising the decision .
`` Amazing restaurant what you do for the homeless and nhs is beyond greatness , '' said one fan .
`` Working for Nando 's I have n't felt anything but safe since the uncertainty started , enabling me to remain calm and strong for my team as a manager ...
I am just so proud to be a part of the Nando 's family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my restaurant writing this having just closed down with my team for the last time and I am honestly so sad .
Ca n't wait to get back to it ! ''
added an employee .
`` Devastated , we come at least once a week .
Sending love and best wishes to all .
Here 's to better times , '' said somebody else .
A fourth wrote : `` Another responsible firm ... .
Thankyou for taking care of your customers and amazing colleagues first . ''

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The Nando's takeaway and delivery services have been stopped amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Last week, the chicken chain was forced to close its doors to dine-in customers, but takeaway and delivery options were still available.
Now bosses have announced they are temporarily halting all operation.
In a statement, the company said: "The health and safety of our customers and team is our highest priority.
"We have decided that the best course of action right now is to temporarily close our restaurants until further notice.
"We will keep you updated on our channels. We'll see you soon.
"Lot's of love, Nando's."
Fans of the Portuguese chicken chain have left thousands of messages of support on social media, with many praising the decision.
"Amazing restaurant what you do for the homeless and nhs is beyond greatness," said one fan.
"Working for Nando's I haven't felt anything but safe since the uncertainty started, enabling me to remain calm and strong for my team as a manager... I am just so proud to be a part of the Nando's family through this!
"I am sat in my restaurant writing this having just closed down with my team for the last time and I am honestly so sad. Can't wait to get back to it!" added an employee.
"Devastated, we come at least once a week. Sending love and best wishes to all. Here's to better times," said somebody else.
A fourth wrote: "Another responsible firm.... Thankyou for taking care of your customers and amazing colleagues first."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--What life is like for Arena killer Hashem Abedi in Britain's toughest prison

Jailed Manchester Arena bomber Hashem Abedi has already been involved in violence behind bars as he contemplates a life sentence at a ‘ jail within a jail ’ .
It is understood he is being kept away from most inmates at HMP Belmarsh , the category A high-security jail in south east London where he is locked up .
But that hasn ’ t stopped him getting involved in fights behind bars .
While his trial was underway at the Old Bailey , he got involved in a fight inside the prison - which holds more than 900 inmates and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England and Wales .
No-one was seriously hurt in the bust-up .
But the incident resulted in some privileges being taken away and he was only allowed one phone call per day .
The 22-year-old jihadi is facing a life sentence after being convicted of the murder of 22 people at Manchester Arena following a seven-week trial at the Old Bailey in London .
Although he was 2,000 miles away in Libya when his suicide bomber brother detonated a huge bomb in his backpack as concert-goers were leaving an Ariana Grande concert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had helped his sibling source shrapnel and make explosives for the device in the months before the attack .
He will be sentenced at an as-yet unnamed date in the future , and could be handed a whole life term following his convictions for 22 counts of murder , and attempted murder - covering the hundreds who were injured but survived the blast - and conspiring with his brother to cause an explosion .
Manchester-born Hashem Abedi is currently being held in the High Security Unit ( HSU ) inside Belmarsh , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 24 of the country ’ s most dangerous inmates , a place described as ‘ cramped ’ and ‘ extremely claustrophobic ’ in a recent inspection report .
Prisoners there have simple wooden furniture and a TV as well as access to phones and a washing machine .
There have been reports that HMP Belmarsh has been a breeding ground for terrorists , somewhere they share support and ideas .
Mohiussunnath Chowdhury admitted he met ‘ like minded brothers ’ while on remand at HMP Belmarsh awaiting trial , a court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ surrounded by jihadis ’ there who could give him advice and shared fantasies about how they would carry out terror attacks .
Following a retrial , Chowdhury was cleared of terror offences in 2017 after going to Buckingham Palace armed with a Samurai sword .
Five police officers were hurt in the incident .
But he was convicted of terror crimes following a third trial which heard he had bragged about deceiving the jury over the 2017 incident .
Other convicted terrorists have been held at HMP Belmarsh including Fusilier Lee Rigby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adebowale .
Violence is said to be on the rise at HMP Belmarsh , according to the most recent inspection report , and Fusilier Rigby ’ s killers have reportedly been targeted .
Jailed Midlands drugs baron John Anslow reportedly battered one of them because of their incessant late-night conversations .
Radical preachers Anjem Choudary and and Abu Hamza have served time there , as has white supremacist Thomas Mair , who was jailed for murdeing MP Jo Cox .
Another former inmate of Belmarsh is Sudesh Amman , 20 , who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terror crimes in January .
Even though he was under surveillance by police , he stabbed three people in Streatham , London .
Officers shot him dead .
Prisons like Belmarsh have policies designed to de-radicalise extremists - but some of the most hardened inmates seem beyond their reach .
The most hardened are segregated in ‘ separation centres ’ where psychologists and other experts offer counter-radicalisation programmes , but for some their warped worldview is deep-seated and immovable .
Earlier this year the government promised tougher sentences for convicted terrorists but someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while he is inside .
He will be locked up for 20 hours every day .
Belmarsh is a melting pot of vastly different and frequently opposed outlooks that can and frequently do result in violence .
Prisoners who are held in the HSU - many of them convicted terrorists - are monitored closely and can be offered one-to-one sessions with psychologists or probation workers to challenge extremist attitudes .
Considered a ‘ proper jihadi ’ by detectives , Abedi , who sacked two defence teams during his trial and who boycotted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is unlikely to welcome such intervention .
About 25 per cent of the prison ’ s inmates are Muslim and 53 per cent are from an ethnic minority background , according a report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons in 2018 .
The same report revealed levels of violence had risen at the jail compared to the previous report in 2015 .
Assaults on staff and inmates had also risen since 2015 .
The report revealed that in a six month period there had been 49 assaults on staff and 58 on prisoners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survey carried out by the watchdog found 31 per cent of inmates across the whole prison felt unsafe at Belmarsh while 58 per cent felt unsafe at times .
Many of the 125 cells designed for two inmates housed three prisoners , according to the report .
One well-placed source said of Abedi : “ Someone like that isn ’ t going to change .
He ’ s going to be a target in there.
” A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said : “ We have tough measures in place to prevent extremist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Staff are trained to spot the signs and are supported by counter-terrorism specialists in prisons .
“ Those who pose a high risk can be removed from the main population , including relocation to a separation centre in the most serious cases .
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Jailed Manchester Arena bomber Hashem Abedi has already been involved in violence behind bars as he contemplates a life sentence at a ‘jail within a jail’.
It is understood he is being kept away from most inmates at HMP Belmarsh, the category A high-security jail in south east London where he is locked up.
But that hasn’t stopped him getting involved in fights behind bars.
While his trial was underway at the Old Bailey, he got involved in a fight inside the prison - which holds more than 900 inmates and is one of only three high-security jails in England and Wales.
No-one was seriously hurt in the bust-up.
But the incident resulted in some privileges being taken away and he was only allowed one phone call per day.
The 22-year-old jihadi is facing a life sentence after being convicted of the murder of 22 people at Manchester Arena following a seven-week trial at the Old Bailey in London.
Although he was 2,000 miles away in Libya when his suicide bomber brother detonated a huge bomb in his backpack as concert-goers were leaving an Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017, he had helped his sibling source shrapnel and make explosives for the device in the months before the attack.
He will be sentenced at an as-yet unnamed date in the future, and could be handed a whole life term following his convictions for 22 counts of murder, and attempted murder - covering the hundreds who were injured but survived the blast - and conspiring with his brother to cause an explosion.
Manchester-born Hashem Abedi is currently being held in the High Security Unit (HSU) inside Belmarsh, a ‘prison within a prison’ housing up to 24 of the country’s most dangerous inmates, a place described as ‘cramped’ and ‘extremely claustrophobic’ in a recent inspection report.
(Image: Getty Images)
Prisoners there have simple wooden furniture and a TV as well as access to phones and a washing machine.
There have been reports that HMP Belmarsh has been a breeding ground for terrorists, somewhere they share support and ideas.
Mohiussunnath Chowdhury admitted he met ‘like minded brothers’ while on remand at HMP Belmarsh awaiting trial, a court heard earlier this year.
He was ‘surrounded by jihadis’ there who could give him advice and shared fantasies about how they would carry out terror attacks.
Following a retrial, Chowdhury was cleared of terror offences in 2017 after going to Buckingham Palace armed with a Samurai sword. Five police officers were hurt in the incident. But he was convicted of terror crimes following a third trial which heard he had bragged about deceiving the jury over the 2017 incident.
Other convicted terrorists have been held at HMP Belmarsh including Fusilier Lee Rigby’s killers Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale.
Violence is said to be on the rise at HMP Belmarsh, according to the most recent inspection report, and Fusilier Rigby’s killers have reportedly been targeted.
Jailed Midlands drugs baron John Anslow reportedly battered one of them because of their incessant late-night conversations.
(Image: PA)
Radical preachers Anjem Choudary and and Abu Hamza have served time there, as has white supremacist Thomas Mair, who was jailed for murdeing MP Jo Cox.
Another former inmate of Belmarsh is Sudesh Amman, 20, who was released early from his prison sentence for terror crimes in January.
Even though he was under surveillance by police, he stabbed three people in Streatham, London. Officers shot him dead.
Prisons like Belmarsh have policies designed to de-radicalise extremists - but some of the most hardened inmates seem beyond their reach.
The most hardened are segregated in ‘separation centres’ where psychologists and other experts offer counter-radicalisation programmes, but for some their warped worldview is deep-seated and immovable.
Earlier this year the government promised tougher sentences for convicted terrorists but someone like Hashem Abedi is unlikely to change while he is inside.
He will be locked up for 20 hours every day.
Belmarsh is a melting pot of vastly different and frequently opposed outlooks that can and frequently do result in violence.
Prisoners who are held in the HSU - many of them convicted terrorists - are monitored closely and can be offered one-to-one sessions with psychologists or probation workers to challenge extremist attitudes.
Considered a ‘proper jihadi’ by detectives, Abedi, who sacked two defence teams during his trial and who boycotted the latter part of his criminal trial, is unlikely to welcome such intervention.
About 25 per cent of the prison’s inmates are Muslim and 53 per cent are from an ethnic minority background, according a report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons in 2018.
The same report revealed levels of violence had risen at the jail compared to the previous report in 2015.
Assaults on staff and inmates had also risen since 2015.
The report revealed that in a six month period there had been 49 assaults on staff and 58 on prisoners as well as 50 fights.
A survey carried out by the watchdog found 31 per cent of inmates across the whole prison felt unsafe at Belmarsh while 58 per cent felt unsafe at times.
Many of the 125 cells designed for two inmates housed three prisoners, according to the report.
Conditions were ‘very cramped’.
One well-placed source said of Abedi: “Someone like that isn’t going to change. He’s going to be a target in there.”
A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: “We have tough measures in place to prevent extremist prisoners spreading their poisonous ideology.
“Staff are trained to spot the signs and are supported by counter-terrorism specialists in prisons.
“Those who pose a high risk can be removed from the main population, including relocation to a separation centre in the most serious cases.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Joe Wicks live YouTube PE lessons for kids start today

Body Coach Joe Wicks has revealed he will be putting on live PE lessons online while kids are off school due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The 33-year-old fitness guru said that now all schools in Britain will be closed after today , he was going to become the 'nation 's PE teacher ' with his live-streamed lessons .
Making the 'exciting announcement ' on Twitter , he promised to lead a series of classes geared specifically for kids to make sure they get exercise during the school closures .
He explained that each of the 30 minute workout sessions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from 'little kids right up to secondary school ' .
The workouts will start on Monday at 9am and will be held every weekday , streaming live from his YouTube channel .
Joe said : `` I 'm going to do a live workout called 'PE With Joe ' on my YouTube channel The Body CoachTV .
`` It 's a workout designed specifically for kids because when the schools are closed there is no PE .
Do n't worry , I 've got you .
I 'm going to take this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm going to get your kids moving , feeling energised , positive , optimistic .
`` So tune in Monday morning at 9am and every day .
`` It 's a 30 minute session for little kids right up to secondary school .
Get involved , have fun .
`` We 're going to be doing loads of basic exercise .
`` You do n't need a lot of room .
I 'm going to take care of it .
This is happening .
I am going to be the nation 's PE @ @ @

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Body Coach Joe Wicks has revealed he will be putting on live PE lessons online while kids are off school due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 33-year-old fitness guru said that now all schools in Britain will be closed after today, he was going to become the 'nation's PE teacher' with his live-streamed lessons.
Making the 'exciting announcement' on Twitter, he promised to lead a series of classes geared specifically for kids to make sure they get exercise during the school closures.
He explained that each of the 30 minute workout sessions are aimed at children of all ages, from 'little kids right up to secondary school'.
The workouts will start on Monday at 9am and will be held every weekday, streaming live from his YouTube channel.
(Image: Vincent Cole)
Joe said: "I'm going to do a live workout called 'PE With Joe' on my YouTube channel The Body CoachTV.
"It's a workout designed specifically for kids because when the schools are closed there is no PE. Don't worry, I've got you. I'm going to take this over.
He added: "I'm going to get your kids moving, feeling energised, positive, optimistic.
"So tune in Monday morning at 9am and every day.
"It's a 30 minute session for little kids right up to secondary school. Get involved, have fun.
"We're going to be doing loads of basic exercise.
"You don't need a lot of room. I'm going to take care of it. This is happening. I am going to be the nation's PE teacher."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--These moors were destroyed by fire in 2018 - now they could be a forest

In 2018 , an enormous fire tore through the moorland above Bolton leaving nothing living in its wake .
In the middle of a scorching hot summer , the Winter Hill blaze continued to burn for 41 days across an area larger than 2,500 football pitches .
It destroyed everything in its path and even spread underground into the peat bog metres beneath the surface of the moors .
When it was finally brought under control , it had wiped out every living thing down to a microscopic level .
Plant life was decimated and the only animals left were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oncoming flames .
Experts estimate it could take a decade for the habitats in the area to fully recuperate from the devastating impact of the fire .
But , in the year-and-a-half since the flames scorched the land , the shoots of recovery can already be seen .
And , thanks to the mammoth effort of thousands of volunteers , it could now be the site of a completely new habitat not seen on those hills for 10,000 years .
The land around Winter Hill is mostly managed by the Woodland Trust .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Estate - stretching from the Winter Hill TV mast to the historic Smithills Hall - is the biggest site that the charity owns .
Throughout 2019 , the trust organised mass plantings which saw thousands of volunteers descend on the area and begin to sow seeds of new trees .
Wildlife expert Russell Hedley was working for the Woodland Trust when the Winter Hill fire happened .
He now runs a business educating people about their local flora and fauna .
He explained that the trees are being planted as part of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the government ’ s Northern Forest initiative .
When it is completed the Northern Forest will include 50 million trees in sections of woodland stretching from Liverpool to Hull .
It is hoped that 130,000 of these saplings will be put down on the Smithills Estate between 2019 and 2024 .
These new patches of woodland could entice different species of animals to come and live in the area .
“ What we ’ re hoping is that by increasing the tree cover on the Smithills Estate from 10pc to 20pc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for new species to be encouraged in and start breeding , ” Mr Hedley explained .
“ It also means you connect up the existing woodland which on the estate is partly isolated so it ’ s currently hard for some birds to get to that woodland .
“ If you plant saplings between the different woods it means the movement of animals across the estates is much improved.
” This method could open avenues for new birds , insects and other fauna to find its way to Winter Hill .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been woodland as far back as 10,000 years ago before humans began to clear sections to use for farms .
Now , the slopes of Winter Hill could be covered by trees again although the saplings will take decades to mature .
Mr Hedley added : “ We will probably be looking at between 15 and 20 years to see them reach canopy height , which means that the canopy will start to close between them .
“ Then maybe another 20 years to mature into what looks to most people as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is such an open area the rate of growth may be slower.
” Mr Hedley believes that the Winter Hill fire and other extreme weather conditions such as recent flooding could be symptoms of global climate change .
“ The biggest thing with climate change is that rather than the temperature just going up , what it seems to be meaning is that the extreme weather events are becoming more common , ” he said .
“ So one year we ’ ll have the worst fire in living memory and that winter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” He added : “ Fires are common but the fact that the 2018 fire was so big is testament to how dry that winter , spring and summer had been .
It was a tinderbox waiting to go off.
” As well as planting trees , the Woodland Trust is doing its part to help tackle climate change by trialling anti-flooding measures .
These tactics have been tested on the moorland at the Smithills Estate in areas that were not destroyed by the fire and are already showing positive results .
Projects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dams and trenches , have been shown to effectively slow the flow off the hills and reduce the frequency of floods .
But , another fire on the scale of the 2018 blaze could put pay to the good work currently going on at the estate .
Unfortunately , despite repeated warnings the Woodland Trust is still getting reports of people setting fires and using barbecues on the moorland .
“ Since the fire we ’ ve put signs out to just ask people to think twice about setting fires , especially with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We need people to be responsible when they are out there on the moorland .
But , sadly it is something we still do get happening every year.
” To get involved in the work of the Woodland Trust in Bolton or to make a donation to the charity , visit : .

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In 2018, an enormous fire tore through the moorland above Bolton leaving nothing living in its wake.
In the middle of a scorching hot summer, the Winter Hill blaze continued to burn for 41 days across an area larger than 2,500 football pitches.
It destroyed everything in its path and even spread underground into the peat bog metres beneath the surface of the moors.
When it was finally brought under control, it had wiped out every living thing down to a microscopic level.
Plant life was decimated and the only animals left were those quick enough to flee from the oncoming flames.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Experts estimate it could take a decade for the habitats in the area to fully recuperate from the devastating impact of the fire.
But, in the year-and-a-half since the flames scorched the land, the shoots of recovery can already be seen.
And, thanks to the mammoth effort of thousands of volunteers, it could now be the site of a completely new habitat not seen on those hills for 10,000 years.
The forest
The land around Winter Hill is mostly managed by the Woodland Trust.
In fact, the near 1,700-acre Smithills Estate - stretching from the Winter Hill TV mast to the historic Smithills Hall - is the biggest site that the charity owns.
Throughout 2019, the trust organised mass plantings which saw thousands of volunteers descend on the area and begin to sow seeds of new trees.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Wildlife expert Russell Hedley was working for the Woodland Trust when the Winter Hill fire happened. He now runs a business educating people about their local flora and fauna.
He explained that the trees are being planted as part of a special project run by the trust as part of the government’s Northern Forest initiative.
When it is completed the Northern Forest will include 50 million trees in sections of woodland stretching from Liverpool to Hull. It is hoped that 130,000 of these saplings will be put down on the Smithills Estate between 2019 and 2024.
These new patches of woodland could entice different species of animals to come and live in the area.
“What we’re hoping is that by increasing the tree cover on the Smithills Estate from 10pc to 20pc that will mean there is enough habitat for new species to be encouraged in and start breeding,” Mr Hedley explained.
“It also means you connect up the existing woodland which on the estate is partly isolated so it’s currently hard for some birds to get to that woodland.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“If you plant saplings between the different woods it means the movement of animals across the estates is much improved.”
This method could open avenues for new birds, insects and other fauna to find its way to Winter Hill.
It is thought that parts of the area could have been woodland as far back as 10,000 years ago before humans began to clear sections to use for farms.
Now, the slopes of Winter Hill could be covered by trees again although the saplings will take decades to mature.
Mr Hedley added: “We will probably be looking at between 15 and 20 years to see them reach canopy height, which means that the canopy will start to close between them.
“Then maybe another 20 years to mature into what looks to most people as woods rather than scrub but because Smithills is such an open area the rate of growth may be slower.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Fears over the future
Mr Hedley believes that the Winter Hill fire and other extreme weather conditions such as recent flooding could be symptoms of global climate change.
“The biggest thing with climate change is that rather than the temperature just going up, what it seems to be meaning is that the extreme weather events are becoming more common,” he said.
“So one year we’ll have the worst fire in living memory and that winter we’ll have serious bad flooding.”
He added: “Fires are common but the fact that the 2018 fire was so big is testament to how dry that winter, spring and summer had been. It was a tinderbox waiting to go off.”
(Image: ABNM Photography)
As well as planting trees, the Woodland Trust is doing its part to help tackle climate change by trialling anti-flooding measures.
These tactics have been tested on the moorland at the Smithills Estate in areas that were not destroyed by the fire and are already showing positive results.
Projects which embrace the environment, including natural dams and trenches, have been shown to effectively slow the flow off the hills and reduce the frequency of floods.
(Image: Mike Norbury)
But, another fire on the scale of the 2018 blaze could put pay to the good work currently going on at the estate.
Unfortunately, despite repeated warnings the Woodland Trust is still getting reports of people setting fires and using barbecues on the moorland.
“Since the fire we’ve put signs out to just ask people to think twice about setting fires, especially with disposable barbecues,” Mr Hedley said.
“We need people to be responsible when they are out there on the moorland. But, sadly it is something we still do get happening every year.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--How Man Utd can help prove Liverpool FC were wrong with transfer decision

A move to the Premier League for Thomas Lemar was n't to be in 2017 .
Manchester United 's rivals Liverpool were keen to sign the Frenchman amid speculation that Philippe Coutinho was set to join Barcelona .
Arsenal also joined the race for his signature but neither side were able to reach an agreement with Monaco for his transfer , with our sister title the Liverpool Echo reporting that Lemar 's price tag put Jurgen Klopp off a potential deal .
One year later , he joined Atletico Madrid .
Reports last week suggested United officials recently held talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Old Trafford in the upcoming transfer window .
The MEN understands Lemar is not a priority target for the Reds , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prioritising moves for players such as James Maddison , Jack Grealish or Jadon Sancho .
Despite Lemar failing to replicate his performances in Ligue 1 that made Klopp a huge admirer of the 24-year-old , United making a move for him would make a lot of sense .
At Atletico , the France international has been primarily utilised on the left of the 4-4-2 formation favoured by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liga appearances and seven Champions League showings this season , Lemar has failed to register a single goal or assist .
It could be argued Lemar 's creative abilities are being restricted by the disciplined , defensive approach used by the Argentine in Madrid .
Lemar played a starring role in Monaco 's unlikely title triumph in 2017 , scoring nine and assisting ten in the league .
Unlike at Atletico , he was often deployed in a central role , a position where he could flourish at United .
Compared to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ averaged more passes , key passes and more shots on target per 90 when utilised centrally with Monaco .
The screen shot above shows the position Lemar regularly occupies when used in an attacking midfield role .
He opens up space with his close dribbling control and allows passing options to present themselves .
Despite having teammates in support both left and right , Lemar beats his man and fires a shot from outside the area which beats the goalkeeper - a similar goal to Bruno Fernandes against Everton at Goodison Park .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the January signing of Fernandes and there is no reason Lemar could n't slot in alongside the Portuguese too .
Playing on the left of a midfield diamond could be the perfect role for the playmaker .
Lemar 's workrate attracted Klopp back in 2017 meaning a box-to-box role in the United engine room should be considered .
The above screen shot shows Lemar 's tendency to track back when used in a slightly deeper midfield role .
He has no issue with helping out his defence and uses his frame to knock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his pace and dribbling ability to kick start a counter attack .
In this role , Lemar averaged 6.46 recoveries per 90 minutes , 3.32 interceptions and won 53 % of his defensive duels .
At left midfield , his defensive numbers are lower , averaging just 4.6 recoveries and 3.04 interceptions per 90 minutes .
It remains to be seen if the speculation turns into concrete interest , with moves for Grealish or Maddison far more likely .
Nevertheless , United moving for Lemar could be a masterstroke .
The Frenchman could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on three years ago .

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A move to the Premier League for Thomas Lemar wasn't to be in 2017.
Manchester United's rivals Liverpool were keen to sign the Frenchman amid speculation that Philippe Coutinho was set to join Barcelona.
Arsenal also joined the race for his signature but neither side were able to reach an agreement with Monaco for his transfer, with our sister title the Liverpool Echo reporting that Lemar's price tag put Jurgen Klopp off a potential deal.
One year later, he joined Atletico Madrid. Reports last week suggested United officials recently held talks with the Spanish side over a move to Old Trafford in the upcoming transfer window.
The MEN understands Lemar is not a priority target for the Reds, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prioritising moves for players such as James Maddison, Jack Grealish or Jadon Sancho.
Despite Lemar failing to replicate his performances in Ligue 1 that made Klopp a huge admirer of the 24-year-old, United making a move for him would make a lot of sense.
At Atletico, the France international has been primarily utilised on the left of the 4-4-2 formation favoured by manager Diego Simeone.
In 17 La Liga appearances and seven Champions League showings this season, Lemar has failed to register a single goal or assist.
It could be argued Lemar's creative abilities are being restricted by the disciplined, defensive approach used by the Argentine in Madrid.
Lemar played a starring role in Monaco's unlikely title triumph in 2017, scoring nine and assisting ten in the league. Unlike at Atletico, he was often deployed in a central role, a position where he could flourish at United.
Compared to his left midfield role with Madrid, Lemar averaged more passes, key passes and more shots on target per 90 when utilised centrally with Monaco.
(Image: Screenshot - Wyscout)
The screen shot above shows the position Lemar regularly occupies when used in an attacking midfield role.
He opens up space with his close dribbling control and allows passing options to present themselves.
Despite having teammates in support both left and right, Lemar beats his man and fires a shot from outside the area which beats the goalkeeper - a similar goal to Bruno Fernandes against Everton at Goodison Park.
Solskjaer has plenty of midfield options following the January signing of Fernandes and there is no reason Lemar couldn't slot in alongside the Portuguese too.
Playing on the left of a midfield diamond could be the perfect role for the playmaker. Lemar's workrate attracted Klopp back in 2017 meaning a box-to-box role in the United engine room should be considered.
(Image: Screenshot - Wyscout) (Image: Screenshot - Wyscout)
The above screen shot shows Lemar's tendency to track back when used in a slightly deeper midfield role.
He has no issue with helping out his defence and uses his frame to knock his opponent off the ball before using his pace and dribbling ability to kick start a counter attack.
In this role, Lemar averaged 6.46 recoveries per 90 minutes, 3.32 interceptions and won 53% of his defensive duels. At left midfield, his defensive numbers are lower, averaging just 4.6 recoveries and 3.04 interceptions per 90 minutes.
It remains to be seen if the speculation turns into concrete interest, with moves for Grealish or Maddison far more likely.
Nevertheless, United moving for Lemar could be a masterstroke.
The Frenchman could show Klopp exactly what he missed out on three years ago.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Girl, 7, stabbed to death in random attack in park - police launch urgent appeal

Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a little girl was stabbed to death while walking with family on Mother 's Day .
The seven-year-old girl was stabbed in a 'unprovoked and random attack ' in Queen 's Park , near Bolton town centre , on Sunday afternoon .
She suffered serious injuries and died a short time later .
A 30-year-old woman , who was initially detained by a member of the public , has been arrested on suspicion of murder .
Read more of today 's top stories here The woman remains in police custody for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family of the girl .
Greater Manchester Police continue to investigate and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward .
Senior Investigating Officer , Detective Inspector Wesley Knights , of GMP ’ s Major Incident Team said : “ This is an extremely tragic incident in which a young girl was brutally attacked and sadly lost her life .
Our thoughts remain with her family who are being supported by specialist officers at this incredibly distressing time .
“ I would like to commend the bravery of the member of public who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene and arrested her .
Although we have a woman in custody , our investigation is very much ongoing .
“ This incident happened in the middle of a park at a busy time of day , and I am confident that there are a number of witnesses with valuable information who can help to assist with our enquiries .
`` If you have any information at all , no matter how minor you may think it is , I urge you to get in contact with police and I would also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that could assist with our enquiries to upload them to scd.cctv @ gmp.police.uk as soon as possible.
” There was a huge emergency service response following the attack , which took place on March 22 , at 2.34pm .
The 22 acre park , which lies about a quarter of a mile to the west of the town centre , was cordoned off with dozens of police officers guarding the entrances and perimeter .
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 8797 or 101 quoting incident number 1430 of the22/03/20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Please upload any footage or images to scd.cctv @ gmp.police.uk .
Reports can also be made anonymously , via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a little girl was stabbed to death while walking with family on Mother's Day.
The seven-year-old girl was stabbed in a 'unprovoked and random attack' in Queen's Park, near Bolton town centre, on Sunday afternoon.
She suffered serious injuries and died a short time later.
A 30-year-old woman, who was initially detained by a member of the public, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The woman remains in police custody for questioning and is not known to the family of the girl.
Greater Manchester Police continue to investigate and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
(Image: MEN Media)
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Wesley Knights, of GMP’s Major Incident Team said: “This is an extremely tragic incident in which a young girl was brutally attacked and sadly lost her life. Our thoughts remain with her family who are being supported by specialist officers at this incredibly distressing time.
“I would like to commend the bravery of the member of public who detained the woman until police arrived at the scene and arrested her. Although we have a woman in custody, our investigation is very much ongoing.
(Image: MEN Media)
“This incident happened in the middle of a park at a busy time of day, and I am confident that there are a number of witnesses with valuable information who can help to assist with our enquiries.
"If you have any information at all, no matter how minor you may think it is, I urge you to get in contact with police and I would also encourage anyone with any footage or images that could assist with our enquiries to upload them to scd.cctv@gmp.police.uk as soon as possible.”
There was a huge emergency service response following the attack, which took place on March 22, at 2.34pm.
The 22 acre park, which lies about a quarter of a mile to the west of the town centre, was cordoned off with dozens of police officers guarding the entrances and perimeter.
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 8797 or 101 quoting incident number 1430 of the22/03/20, or email 69851@gmp.pnn.police.uk.
Please upload any footage or images to scd.cctv@gmp.police.uk.
Reports can also be made anonymously, via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--People are ignoring social distancing rules and it could lead to total lockdown

Boris Johnson is facing mounting pressure to order a widespread lockdown after thousands of people ignored calls for social distancing to slow the coronavirus pandemic .
The Prime Minister said the government will now think 'very actively in the next 24 hours ' about 'restricting movement altogether ' due to the COVID-19 outbreak .
There was anger among MPs at scenes over the weekend of crowds flocking to parks , markets , beaches and beauty spots .
In Rochdale the popular beauty spot Hollingworth lake was closed on Sunday folllowing an 'extraordinarily large ' number of visitors and in Wigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council described as 'key parks ' including Haigh Hall and Pennington Flash .
Cars also lined the country lanes at Dovestones Reservoir in Saddleworth , prompting police to issue a warning to drivers .
For Labour , shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said ministers should be making 'immediate preparations ' for the 'next stage ' while learning from other European nations .
Mr Ashworth added : “ If voluntary social distancing measures are not adhered to , the Government must bring forward their plans for stronger action.
” Cumbria Police said on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tourist attractions were experiencing an “ influx ” of visitors .
West Wittering Beach in Chichester , south-east England , closed to the public on Saturday after the number of visitors “ far exceeded ” expectations , the estate owners said .
And the Visit Cornwall tourist board published a statement on Friday asking people to postpone their visits to a later date “ despite the lack of clarity from Government ” around the situation .
Former Northern Ireland secretary Julian Smith said people have 'recklessly ignored advice this weekend ' .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measure the Government needs to force people to follow the guidelines designed to protect NHS staff and UK citizens ’ lives.
” Labour MP Rosena Allin-Khan , who also works as an A & E doctor at St George ’ s Hospital in south London , also attacked the Government ’ s approach .
She said her latest shift had been a 'deeply , deeply eye-opening ' experience with previously fit and healthy people in their 30s and 40s 'attached to machines , fighting for their lives ' .
“ The Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start , waiting for others to make decisions so he doesn ’ t have to '' , she said .
`` It is costing lives .
Enough is enough .
`` The NHS can not cope and it won ’ t be long before doctors have to choose between who lives and who dies.
” Finn Brennan , district organiser for train drivers ’ union Aslef , said some London Underground platforms were extremely busy on Monday morning .
He wrote on Twitter : “ Still heavy loading on some Tube lines this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is endangering the health of the vital workers who have to use the system .
“ The Government must act now to ensure only ESSENTIAL journeys are made .
“ I ’ m being sent pictures of crush loaded platforms at some Jubilee line platforms this morning .
Drivers and other front line staff are furious.
” The calls came as an 18-year-old was thought to have become the youngest victim of the virus in Britain as the number of deaths in the UK rose to 281 .
There are growing fears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Italy – scene of the world ’ s worst outbreak – where the death toll passed 5,000 over the weekend .
The Italian government was one of a number of European countries to announce new or extended restrictions – with Germany banning public gatherings of more than two people not from the same household .
Mr Johnson warned that the NHS could be 'overwhelmed ' in the same way as the Italian healthcare system has been , if the the spread of the virus in the UK is not curbed .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Johnson indicated he was reluctant to ban people from going outside for a walk or to exercise because of the physical and mental health benefits , as long as they acted responsibly .
“ The answer is always to be guided by the science , ” he said , emphasising the importance of the correct timing for a lockdown .
He added : “ You have to wait until the right moment to do it.
” He urged people to stay at least two meters apart from each other when outdoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the government will 'look at additional measures ' .
The Government also issued updated guidance making clear that essential travel did not include visits to “ second homes , camp sites , caravan parks or similar , whether for isolation purposes or holidays ” .
London Mayor Sadiq Khan , whose city is at the centre of the epidemic in Britain , said people must obey the guidance or others would die .
“ This isn ’ t advice , as far as I ’ m concerned .
These are instructions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obey to stop people dying , ” he told BBC1 ’ s The Andrew Marr Show .
Scotland ’ s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced she was closing the ferries to the Scottish islands to all non-essential travellers after the military was brought in to transport a patient to the mainland .
She said people should not go shopping “ except for essentials like food and medicine ” and she condemned people “ flocking ” to Scotland ’ s remote communities for adding to the pressure on local health services .
“ Beaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be full , ” she said .

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Boris Johnson is facing mounting pressure to order a widespread lockdown after thousands of people ignored calls for social distancing to slow the coronavirus pandemic.
The Prime Minister said the government will now think 'very actively in the next 24 hours' about 'restricting movement altogether' due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
There was anger among MPs at scenes over the weekend of crowds flocking to parks, markets, beaches and beauty spots.
In Rochdale the popular beauty spot Hollingworth lake was closed on Sunday folllowing an 'extraordinarily large' number of visitors and in Wigan, visitor numbers were restricted to what the council described as 'key parks' including Haigh Hall and Pennington Flash.
Cars also lined the country lanes at Dovestones Reservoir in Saddleworth, prompting police to issue a warning to drivers.
(Image: Getty Images)
For Labour, shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said ministers should be making 'immediate preparations' for the 'next stage' while learning from other European nations.
Mr Ashworth added: “If voluntary social distancing measures are not adhered to, the Government must bring forward their plans for stronger action.”
Cumbria Police said on Saturday that the Lake District and other tourist attractions were experiencing an “influx” of visitors.
West Wittering Beach in Chichester, south-east England, closed to the public on Saturday after the number of visitors “far exceeded” expectations, the estate owners said.
And the Visit Cornwall tourist board published a statement on Friday asking people to postpone their visits to a later date “despite the lack of clarity from Government” around the situation.
Former Northern Ireland secretary Julian Smith said people have 'recklessly ignored advice this weekend'.
He added: “I will support any measure the Government needs to force people to follow the guidelines designed to protect NHS staff and UK citizens’ lives.”
(Image: Getty Images)
Labour MP Rosena Allin-Khan, who also works as an A&E doctor at St George’s Hospital in south London, also attacked the Government’s approach.
She said her latest shift had been a 'deeply, deeply eye-opening' experience with previously fit and healthy people in their 30s and 40s 'attached to machines, fighting for their lives'.
“The Prime Minister has been blase about this from the start, waiting for others to make decisions so he doesn’t have to", she said.
"It is costing lives. Enough is enough.
"The NHS cannot cope and it won’t be long before doctors have to choose between who lives and who dies.”
Finn Brennan, district organiser for train drivers’ union Aslef, said some London Underground platforms were extremely busy on Monday morning.
He wrote on Twitter: “Still heavy loading on some Tube lines this morning making social distancing impossible.
“This is endangering the health of the vital workers who have to use the system.
“The Government must act now to ensure only ESSENTIAL journeys are made.
“I’m being sent pictures of crush loaded platforms at some Jubilee line platforms this morning. Drivers and other front line staff are furious.”
The calls came as an 18-year-old was thought to have become the youngest victim of the virus in Britain as the number of deaths in the UK rose to 281.
(Image: GMP Saddleworth and Lees)
There are growing fears that Britain is on a similar trajectory to Italy – scene of the world’s worst outbreak – where the death toll passed 5,000 over the weekend.
The Italian government was one of a number of European countries to announce new or extended restrictions – with Germany banning public gatherings of more than two people not from the same household.
Mr Johnson warned that the NHS could be 'overwhelmed' in the same way as the Italian healthcare system has been, if the the spread of the virus in the UK is not curbed.
But at his daily press conference on Sunday, Mr Johnson indicated he was reluctant to ban people from going outside for a walk or to exercise because of the physical and mental health benefits, as long as they acted responsibly.
“The answer is always to be guided by the science,” he said, emphasising the importance of the correct timing for a lockdown.
He added: “You have to wait until the right moment to do it.”
He urged people to stay at least two meters apart from each other when outdoors and said if people ignore this advice, the government will 'look at additional measures'.
The Government also issued updated guidance making clear that essential travel did not include visits to “second homes, camp sites, caravan parks or similar, whether for isolation purposes or holidays”.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, whose city is at the centre of the epidemic in Britain, said people must obey the guidance or others would die.
“This isn’t advice, as far as I’m concerned. These are instructions and these are rules that we should all obey to stop people dying,” he told BBC1’s The Andrew Marr Show.
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced she was closing the ferries to the Scottish islands to all non-essential travellers after the military was brought in to transport a patient to the mainland.
She said people should not go shopping “except for essentials like food and medicine” and she condemned people “flocking” to Scotland’s remote communities for adding to the pressure on local health services.
“Beaches should not be busy, parks should not be full,” she said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Five Jadon Sancho alternatives Manchester United must consider

Manchester United are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund ’ s Jadon Sancho , but they face plenty of competition for his signature .
Liverpool and Chelsea are two rival clubs that have been linked with the 19-year-old , who has 14 goals and 15 assists in the Bundesliga this season .
No other youngster in European football can compete in terms of output , but there are plenty of other talented alternatives .
Here are five other options that United could take a look at if they miss out on Sancho amid the transfer chaos which could ensue this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 22-year-old Spanish international Mikel Oyarzabal helps make up a Real Sociedad that are garnering a reputation as the most exciting young side in La Liga .
Usually operating from the left side of their forward line , Oyarzabal is an intelligent mover and creative presence .
He ’ s got extensive experience after first breaking through as a teenager in 2015 .
Now in his fifth full season as a senior player , he ’ s made over 180 appearances and is on for his best campaign yet in terms of direct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so far .
The 20-year-old isn ’ t quite like-for-like in terms of position as Sancho , often operating from central midfield , but he ’ s versatile and can play further forward and is in excellent individual form of late .
Havertz has scored five goals and registered five assists in his last eight appearances in all competitions .
His numbers don ’ t quite stack up against Sancho ’ s , but he ’ s another of the Bundesliga 's best young stars .
Israel-born Ukraine international Tsyhankov has previously been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a frequent fixture of the gossip columns this summer .
A vital player as Andriy Shevchenko ’ s national team finished ahead of Portugal in Euros qualifying , the 22-year-old attacking midfielder is similarly dangerous at club level .
He scored 18 goals in 31 Ukrainian Premier League appearances last season , earning the Player Of The Season award .
With Euro 2020 postponed , the Dynamo Kyiv man won ’ t have a chance to break through to a wider audience as he ’ s been threatening to , which could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make a canny investment .
Liverpool have shown the value of getting relegated players on a cut-price deal , with Georginio Wijnaldum from Newcastle and Andy Robertson from Hull City playing key roles in recent years .
With Norwich bottom and likely for the drop , Emiliano Buendia could be one to keep an eye on .
The Argentinian has registered seven assists for the Canaries this season , but has recently faced criticism from Daniel Farke for failing to score .
But it ’ s in his underlying stats where he really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trent Alexander-Arnold and James Maddison have created more chances than Buendia this season .
Over a decade older than Sancho , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be understandably reticent to see the club invest in a 30-year-old after getting stung in recent years .
But he ’ s also seen the benefits of bringing in a player at the very top of their game in the Portuguese top flight , as evidenced by the impact made by Bruno Fernandes .
Benfica ’ s Pizzi could certainly help bolster their attack , with a career-best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league this season , and a further five in European competition .

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Manchester United are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, but they face plenty of competition for his signature.
Liverpool and Chelsea are two rival clubs that have been linked with the 19-year-old, who has 14 goals and 15 assists in the Bundesliga this season.
No other youngster in European football can compete in terms of output, but there are plenty of other talented alternatives.
Here are five other options that United could take a look at if they miss out on Sancho amid the transfer chaos which could ensue this summer.
Mikel Oyarzabal
Alongside Martin Odegaard and Alexander Isak, 22-year-old Spanish international Mikel Oyarzabal helps make up a Real Sociedad that are garnering a reputation as the most exciting young side in La Liga.
Usually operating from the left side of their forward line, Oyarzabal is an intelligent mover and creative presence. He’s got extensive experience after first breaking through as a teenager in 2015.
Now in his fifth full season as a senior player, he’s made over 180 appearances and is on for his best campaign yet in terms of direct output with eight goals and six assists so far.
Kai Havertz
The 20-year-old isn’t quite like-for-like in terms of position as Sancho, often operating from central midfield, but he’s versatile and can play further forward and is in excellent individual form of late.
Havertz has scored five goals and registered five assists in his last eight appearances in all competitions. His numbers don’t quite stack up against Sancho’s, but he’s another of the Bundesliga's best young stars.
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Viktor Tsyhankov
Israel-born Ukraine international Tsyhankov has previously been linked with Tottenham and will surely be a frequent fixture of the gossip columns this summer.
A vital player as Andriy Shevchenko’s national team finished ahead of Portugal in Euros qualifying, the 22-year-old attacking midfielder is similarly dangerous at club level. He scored 18 goals in 31 Ukrainian Premier League appearances last season, earning the Player Of The Season award.
With Euro 2020 postponed, the Dynamo Kyiv man won’t have a chance to break through to a wider audience as he’s been threatening to, which could be an advantage for a club looking to make a canny investment.
Emiliano Buendía
Liverpool have shown the value of getting relegated players on a cut-price deal, with Georginio Wijnaldum from Newcastle and Andy Robertson from Hull City playing key roles in recent years.
With Norwich bottom and likely for the drop, Emiliano Buendia could be one to keep an eye on. The Argentinian has registered seven assists for the Canaries this season, but has recently faced criticism from Daniel Farke for failing to score.
But it’s in his underlying stats where he really excels. Only Kevin De Bruyne, Trent Alexander-Arnold and James Maddison have created more chances than Buendia this season.
Pizzi
Over a decade older than Sancho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be understandably reticent to see the club invest in a 30-year-old after getting stung in recent years.
But he’s also seen the benefits of bringing in a player at the very top of their game in the Portuguese top flight, as evidenced by the impact made by Bruno Fernandes.
Benfica’s Pizzi could certainly help bolster their attack, with a career-best 14 goals from 24 appearances in the league this season, and a further five in European competition.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--The roles which could see Foden unlock his Man City potential

Phil Foden has had to wait patiently for his chance in Pep Guardiola ’ s Manchester City side but following a few exceptional performances in recent weeks , the 2020/21 season increasingly looks like it could be his breakthrough campaign .
With David Silva set to bring his illustrious decade-long spell at City to an end in the summer and with a place in England ’ s Euro 2021 squad potentially up for grabs , the pieces are falling into place for Foden to become a key player for club and country .
Pep Guardiola has consistently championed the 19-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City ’ s midfield so if the Catalan is true to his word , where could he use Foden next season ?
The most obvious solution seems to be to move Foden into a left-sided central midfield role that Silva has occupied in Guardiola ’ s first-choice 4-3-3 system .
It is clear when watching Foden that Silva has been a source of inspiration during his years spent in City ’ s academy , as his style of play is very similar to that of the Spanish schemer .
Not only is Foden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silva , he possesses exceptional close control , an outstanding awareness of space and the ability to pick and execute a pass that can split opposition lines .
Although Foden has played over 900 minutes fewer than Silva in the Premier League this season , he has supplied 2.5 key passes per-90 minutes compared to his teammate ’ s 2.4 , highlighting the similarity between the pair in terms of creativity .
Another option which looks increasingly likely is for Foden to play as an inverted winger on the right flank , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa in the Carabao Cup final .
Although Villa performed well against a side that thrashed them 6-1 in the league just a few weeks before , they struggled to keep a lid on the lively Foden throughout the contest with the teenager ending the game with the Man of the Match award .
As well as providing the assist for Sergio Aguero ’ s opening goal , Foden also had 70 touches of the ball - the highest of any midfielder or attacker barring holding man Rodri - and fired off a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While Foden isn ’ t lightning quick as most Premier League wingers are , he does possess a decent burst of pace and strong dribbling skills , as he demonstrated against Villa by succeeding with three take-ons , again the most on the pitch .
A place out wide , therefore , can play to his strengths .
Guardiola has generally played a 4-3-3 system in 2019-20 and when he has deviated from that Plan A it has usually been towards a similar 4-2-3-1 .
There has been the odd occasion , though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four to play with three defenders instead , either using a 3-4-2-1 with split No.10s or 3-4-1-2 with Aguero and Gabriel Jesus paired as centre-forwards .
If Guardiola were to opt for a back three in a game next season , Foden would represent a good choice to play in either of those formations : as a roving playmaker from the right in a 3-4-2-1 or as the chief creator in a 3-4-1-2 .

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Phil Foden has had to wait patiently for his chance in Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side but following a few exceptional performances in recent weeks, the 2020/21 season increasingly looks like it could be his breakthrough campaign.
With David Silva set to bring his illustrious decade-long spell at City to an end in the summer and with a place in England’s Euro 2021 squad potentially up for grabs, the pieces are falling into place for Foden to become a key player for club and country.
Pep Guardiola has consistently championed the 19-year-old as a natural heir to Silva in City’s midfield so if the Catalan is true to his word, where could he use Foden next season?
Option one: Central midfield
The most obvious solution seems to be to move Foden into a left-sided central midfield role that Silva has occupied in Guardiola’s first-choice 4-3-3 system.
It is clear when watching Foden that Silva has been a source of inspiration during his years spent in City’s academy, as his style of play is very similar to that of the Spanish schemer.
Not only is Foden left-footed and of a similar build to Silva, he possesses exceptional close control, an outstanding awareness of space and the ability to pick and execute a pass that can split opposition lines.
Although Foden has played over 900 minutes fewer than Silva in the Premier League this season, he has supplied 2.5 key passes per-90 minutes compared to his teammate’s 2.4, highlighting the similarity between the pair in terms of creativity.
Option Two: Right wing
Another option which looks increasingly likely is for Foden to play as an inverted winger on the right flank, as he did to great impact against Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup final.
Although Villa performed well against a side that thrashed them 6-1 in the league just a few weeks before, they struggled to keep a lid on the lively Foden throughout the contest with the teenager ending the game with the Man of the Match award.
As well as providing the assist for Sergio Aguero’s opening goal, Foden also had 70 touches of the ball - the highest of any midfielder or attacker barring holding man Rodri - and fired off a team-high five shots on goal too.
While Foden isn’t lightning quick as most Premier League wingers are, he does possess a decent burst of pace and strong dribbling skills, as he demonstrated against Villa by succeeding with three take-ons, again the most on the pitch. A place out wide, therefore, can play to his strengths.
Option three: No.10
Guardiola has generally played a 4-3-3 system in 2019-20 and when he has deviated from that Plan A it has usually been towards a similar 4-2-3-1.
There has been the odd occasion, though, when Guardiola has sacrificed a back four to play with three defenders instead, either using a 3-4-2-1 with split No.10s or 3-4-1-2 with Aguero and Gabriel Jesus paired as centre-forwards.
If Guardiola were to opt for a back three in a game next season, Foden would represent a good choice to play in either of those formations: as a roving playmaker from the right in a 3-4-2-1 or as the chief creator in a 3-4-1-2.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Parents warned to expect 'difficult conversation' at the school gate this week

Parents dropping children off at school may be asked to provide evidence they are a key worker amid concerns more pupils than expected could turn up on Monday .
Teachers are expecting `` challenging conversations '' at the schoolgates if parents bring their children to school when they have an alternative means of ensuring they are looked after .
The Department of Education has said parents must keep their children at home unless their job in on the list of critical workers key to the response to Covid-19 and they have no other childcare optons .
If required , schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence that the parent in question is a critical worker , such as their work ID badge or pay slip ” .
Read more of today 's top stories here The Government said children of so-called key workers – including medics , police and food distribution staff – are able to attend school so they can be looked after while their parents help in the fight against the virus .
Guidance , issued on Friday , listed the relevant occupations and said children with “ at least one parent or carer ” who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if required ” .
Geoff Barton , general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders ( ASCL ) , said sending a child to school is an emergency measure which should be seen “ as a last resort ” .
He said : “ It is likely that more children than expected will turn up at school and that there may be less availability of staff if more have had to self-isolate or have become ill over the weekend .
“ So , the situation will be challenging today , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a more settled pattern.
” He said parents need to be prepared that schools will have to prioritise and that not every child will get a place , a sentiment echoed by the National Education Union ( NEU ) .
Dr Mary Bousted , NEU joint general secretary , said the schools can only operate to help during this outbreak “ if everyone plays fair ” .
She said : “ If schools are to limit their intake during the crisis , school leaders and teachers must exercise their professional judgment .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversations with parents , which could include saying that the school can not accommodate your child and remain safe.
” Paul Whiteman , general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers ( NAHT ) , urged parents not to mistake the spirit of battling on for behaviour that is instead reckless .
He said : “ As many children as possible should stay away from school .
To do otherwise will risk the health of your family and the successful response to Covid-19 .
“ Please do not confuse ‘ Dunkirk Spirit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employers not to take advantage of the lengthy list of key workers in order to keep their staff in work .
He said : “ My appeal to companies and other employers : Please do not interpret the key workers lists liberally for your own ends .
“ Do not put profit over people .
School places are there for the most vulnerable and to keep truly crucial operations running.
” Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said : “ If your work is not critical in the response to coronavirus then please keep your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to halt the spread of the virus , protect the NHS and save lives .
“ We will be closely monitoring what is happening in schools and will ensure they get the support they need in the weeks and months ahead.
” Schools will not be expected to take a normal attendance register , but will be asked to submit a daily report stating whether they are open and how many children and staff are in school so capacity can be tracked , the department said .
The department has also published guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked to have a process in place to check on the welfare of any children in need who do not continue to come to school , to ensure they do not fall through the gaps .
NSPCC chief executive Peter Wanless said it is “ imperative ” that different agencies understand who is responsible for children at home and added that social workers “ will need continued support and resources to support those in isolation ” .
He said : “ We are living in a public health emergency and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play their part in recognising and reporting abuse and neglect .
Anyone with concerns about a child can contact the NSPCC Helpline for professional advice .
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Parents dropping children off at school may be asked to provide evidence they are a key worker amid concerns more pupils than expected could turn up on Monday.
Teachers are expecting "challenging conversations" at the schoolgates if parents bring their children to school when they have an alternative means of ensuring they are looked after.
The Department of Education has said parents must keep their children at home unless their job in on the list of critical workers key to the response to Covid-19 and they have no other childcare optons.
If required, schools are able to ask for “simple evidence that the parent in question is a critical worker, such as their work ID badge or pay slip”.
The Government said children of so-called key workers – including medics, police and food distribution staff – are able to attend school so they can be looked after while their parents help in the fight against the virus.
Guidance, issued on Friday, listed the relevant occupations and said children with “at least one parent or carer” who is considered critical “can attend school if required”.
Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), said sending a child to school is an emergency measure which should be seen “as a last resort”.
He said: “It is likely that more children than expected will turn up at school and that there may be less availability of staff if more have had to self-isolate or have become ill over the weekend.
“So, the situation will be challenging today, and it will take some time to establish a more settled pattern.”
He said parents need to be prepared that schools will have to prioritise and that not every child will get a place, a sentiment echoed by the National Education Union (NEU).
Dr Mary Bousted, NEU joint general secretary, said the schools can only operate to help during this outbreak “if everyone plays fair”.
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She said: “If schools are to limit their intake during the crisis, school leaders and teachers must exercise their professional judgment.
“There may have to be some difficult conversations with parents, which could include saying that the school cannot accommodate your child and remain safe.”
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), urged parents not to mistake the spirit of battling on for behaviour that is instead reckless.
He said: “As many children as possible should stay away from school. To do otherwise will risk the health of your family and the successful response to Covid-19.
“Please do not confuse ‘Dunkirk Spirit’ with recklessness.”
He also urged employers not to take advantage of the lengthy list of key workers in order to keep their staff in work.
He said: “My appeal to companies and other employers: Please do not interpret the key workers lists liberally for your own ends.
“Do not put profit over people. School places are there for the most vulnerable and to keep truly crucial operations running.”
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “If your work is not critical in the response to coronavirus then please keep your child at home. This will help to halt the spread of the virus, protect the NHS and save lives.
“We will be closely monitoring what is happening in schools and will ensure they get the support they need in the weeks and months ahead.”
Schools will not be expected to take a normal attendance register, but will be asked to submit a daily report stating whether they are open and how many children and staff are in school so capacity can be tracked, the department said.
The department has also published guidance on vulnerable children, with schools being asked to have a process in place to check on the welfare of any children in need who do not continue to come to school, to ensure they do not fall through the gaps.
NSPCC chief executive Peter Wanless said it is “imperative” that different agencies understand who is responsible for children at home and added that social workers “will need continued support and resources to support those in isolation”.
He said: “We are living in a public health emergency and it’s never been more important for everyone to play their part in recognising and reporting abuse and neglect. Anyone with concerns about a child can contact the NSPCC Helpline for professional advice.”