themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Why does the Beetham Tower hum in the wind?

When strong winds hit Manchester , they are often accompanied by a strange humming sound caused by one of the city 's tallest buildings - and provides a soundtrack to windy days .
But why does the 47-storey Beetham Tower sing to Mancunians ?
Well , it 's all to do with the design .
A professor of acoustic engineering at Salford University , Professor Trevor Cox , told the M.E.N that it 's because of the fins at the top of the building .
It 's akin to blowing across the top of a bottle ( remember when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? )
and getting a sound .
He said : `` When you blow across the top of a beer bottle , the air moving across the edge creates a sound .
The same thing is happening with the Beetham Tower , air moving across the edge of the fins on the top of the building create sound . ''
An early temporary repair to the tower involved putting foam across the edge of the fins , which stopped the noise .
And now for the technical bit .
Professor Cox said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resonance , probably of the air gaps between the fins , but the panels might also be flexing .
The lattice work on top of building has the panels all spaced the same distance apart , and the resonance at 240Hz is caused by this periodicity . ''
Basically , the faster the air moves across the fins , the louder the noise .
Because of the spacing , it creates a specific sound .
In musical note terms , it is `` about B below middle c for those who want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do this ?
In short , no .
Chief architect of the Beetham Tower , Ian Simpson , said the noise was n't supposed to happen and they were working with acoustic specialists to sort it out .
He said : “ I am completely aware of the noise because I live at the top of the building .
I would like to apologise for that and we are looking to address it so that next year we don ’ t have the same problem.
” He added : “ At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not supposed to make noise .
We have got to address it because it ’ s causing distress.
” So why is the blade there ?
Ian Simpson explained that the noise is created by wind passing over glass fins on the blade at the top of the tower .
The blade was added to the building for design reasons and does not have a practical purpose .

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When strong winds hit Manchester, they are often accompanied by a strange humming sound caused by one of the city's tallest buildings - and provides a soundtrack to windy days.
But why does the 47-storey Beetham Tower sing to Mancunians?
Well, it's all to do with the design.
A professor of acoustic engineering at Salford University, Professor Trevor Cox, told the M.E.N that it's because of the fins at the top of the building.
It's akin to blowing across the top of a bottle (remember when you used to do that as a kid?) and getting a sound.
He said: "When you blow across the top of a beer bottle, the air moving across the edge creates a sound. The same thing is happening with the Beetham Tower, air moving across the edge of the fins on the top of the building create sound."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
An early temporary repair to the tower involved putting foam across the edge of the fins, which stopped the noise.
And now for the technical bit. Professor Cox said: "The air movement then excites a resonance, probably of the air gaps between the fins, but the panels might also be flexing. The lattice work on top of building has the panels all spaced the same distance apart, and the resonance at 240Hz is caused by this periodicity."
Basically, the faster the air moves across the fins, the louder the noise. Because of the spacing, it creates a specific sound. In musical note terms, it is "about B below middle c for those who want to play along."
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Was it supposed to do this?
In short, no. Chief architect of the Beetham Tower, Ian Simpson, said the noise wasn't supposed to happen and they were working with acoustic specialists to sort it out.
He said: “I am completely aware of the noise because I live at the top of the building. I would like to apologise for that and we are looking to address it so that next year we don’t have the same problem.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He added: “At the end of the day it’s not supposed to make noise. We have got to address it because it’s causing distress.”
So why is the blade there?
Ian Simpson explained that the noise is created by wind passing over glass fins on the blade at the top of the tower.
The blade was added to the building for design reasons and does not have a practical purpose.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--'The blood was soaking through his jacket': Woman who gave first aid to Piccadilly Gardens stabbing

'The blood was soaking through his jacket': Woman who gave first aid to Piccadilly Gardens stabbing victims speaks of horrific scene

An eyewitness has described the shocking aftermath of the latest stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens this afternoon that left two men injured .
Police said they were called to the area at around 12.10pm on Monday to reports of an assault .
The M.E.N understands two men were attacked and suffered stab injuries outside the branch of Morrisons at the corner of Piccadilly and Oldham Street .
Police said one was taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening and the other was treated at the scene for 'minor injuries ' .
Risha Lancaster , who runs homeless charity Coffee4Craig @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy lunch when the incident unfolded .
Read more of today 's stories here '' As I was walking in two people were running away really fast , '' she said .
`` Then three people were running after them straight away .
`` The three lads caught them and were really laying into them , kicking them in the head and all sorts .
`` I was dialling 999 for an ambulance .
`` The attackers fled before police got there .
`` The two lads were on the floor , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all over his face and his head .
`` He was semi-conscious , very dazed , it seemed like he had a head injury so I went to help him first . ''
`` The other guy was screaming that he 'd been stabbed but I could n't really see , there was people all around him .
`` Then I realised the guy I was helping , with the head injury , had been stabbed as well .
`` The blood was soaking through his jacket , I was pressing on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Police arrived first and they took over .
The incident happened just as many workers were on their lunch break and sparked a major response from the emergency services .
Police say they are treating it as a 'targeted attack ' and that there is no risk to the wider public .
No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing .
Risha 's drop-in service has operated nearby on Oldham Street since 2017 but is about to temporarily close as the building they share with Centre Point requires a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new premises has been signed but Coffee4Craig now needs to raise around £14,000 for renovations .
Risha said staff and guests are glad to be moving in light of today 's stabbing , just a few weeks after four homeless men were stabbed in a separate incident .
A man has appeared in court charged with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article in relation to the January stabbing spree .
`` It 's getting more and more tense , '' said Risha .
`` The guests are getting really jumpy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other night where volunteers witnessed someone walking around with a machete on Piccadilly when they were on their way to get donations .
`` We 're getting more and more customers who are n't the nicest , it 's deflecting away from the genuinely vulnerable guys who really need help .
`` The move has come at the perfect time . ''
The M.E.N revealed last month that police have used enhanced stop and search powers in Piccadilly Gardens in the the wake of three stabbings in a week .
A Section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ search anyone in a designated area 'without reasonable grounds ' and must be authorised by a senior officer on the understanding that they have a reasonable belief that serious violence 'may ' take place .
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said : `` At around 12.10pm today ( Monday 10 February 2020 ) , police were called to reports of an assault on Piccadilly , Manchester City Centre .
`` Emergency services are currently in attendance .
`` One man has been taken to hospital with injuries which aren ’ t believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is receiving treatment at the scene for minor injuries .
`` An investigation is underway although officers are currently treating this as a targeted attack .
There is no threat to the wider community .
`` No arrests have been made .
`` There are a number of road closures place and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area .
`` Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting 1199 of 10/02/20 .

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An eyewitness has described the shocking aftermath of the latest stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens this afternoon that left two men injured.
Police said they were called to the area at around 12.10pm on Monday to reports of an assault.
The M.E.N understands two men were attacked and suffered stab injuries outside the branch of Morrisons at the corner of Piccadilly and Oldham Street.
Police said one was taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening and the other was treated at the scene for 'minor injuries'.
Risha Lancaster, who runs homeless charity Coffee4Craig, was walking towards the Morrisons to buy lunch when the incident unfolded.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
"As I was walking in two people were running away really fast," she said.
"Then three people were running after them straight away.
"The three lads caught them and were really laying into them, kicking them in the head and all sorts.
"I was dialling 999 for an ambulance.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"The attackers fled before police got there.
"The two lads were on the floor, one was screaming and the other had blood all over his face and his head.
"He was semi-conscious, very dazed, it seemed like he had a head injury so I went to help him first."
"The other guy was screaming that he'd been stabbed but I couldn't really see, there was people all around him.
"Then I realised the guy I was helping, with the head injury, had been stabbed as well.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
"The blood was soaking through his jacket, I was pressing on the wound and trying to calm him down.
"Police arrived first and they took over.
"The attackers had fled."
The incident happened just as many workers were on their lunch break and sparked a major response from the emergency services.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
Police say they are treating it as a 'targeted attack' and that there is no risk to the wider public.
No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing.
Risha's drop-in service has operated nearby on Oldham Street since 2017 but is about to temporarily close as the building they share with Centre Point requires a major refurbishment.
A lease on a new premises has been signed but Coffee4Craig now needs to raise around £14,000 for renovations.
Risha said staff and guests are glad to be moving in light of today's stabbing, just a few weeks after four homeless men were stabbed in a separate incident.
A man has appeared in court charged with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article in relation to the January stabbing spree.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
"It's getting more and more tense," said Risha.
"The guests are getting really jumpy.
"There was also an incident the other night where volunteers witnessed someone walking around with a machete on Piccadilly when they were on their way to get donations.
"We're getting more and more customers who aren't the nicest, it's deflecting away from the genuinely vulnerable guys who really need help.
"The move has come at the perfect time."
The M.E.N revealed last month that police have used enhanced stop and search powers in Piccadilly Gardens in the the wake of three stabbings in a week.
A Section 60 order gives officers the power to search anyone in a designated area 'without reasonable grounds' and must be authorised by a senior officer on the understanding that they have a reasonable belief that serious violence 'may' take place.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 12.10pm today (Monday 10 February 2020), police were called to reports of an assault on Piccadilly, Manchester City Centre.
"Emergency services are currently in attendance.
"One man has been taken to hospital with injuries which aren’t believed to be life threatening. Another man is receiving treatment at the scene for minor injuries.
"An investigation is underway although officers are currently treating this as a targeted attack. There is no threat to the wider community.
"No arrests have been made.
"There are a number of road closures place and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area.
"Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting 1199 of 10/02/20.
"Alternatively, the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Director of Oscar winning film Parasite Bong Joon-ho wants Man City star at dream dinner

Famed and award winning film director , Bong Joon-ho , has revealed that he would invite Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne to his dream dinner party .
Joon-ho made history at the 2020 edition of the prestigious Oscars award ceremony on Sunday as his acclaimed movie 'Parasite ' became the first foreign-language film ever to win the coveted 'best picture ' award in its 92 year history .
'Parasite ' also picked up the award for best foreign-language film while Joon-ho claimed the best director accolade and the award for best original screenplay , alongside co-writer Han Ji-won .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ most surprising thing about Joon-ho is that he is a massive fan of City 's De Bruyne .
The South Korean conducted a Q & A on Reddit in November and one user posed the question : `` What would be your last supper and what five people would you invite ( dead or alive ) ? ''
Joon-ho 's answer contained a name that no one could have expected as he answered : `` Hitchcock , Yuna Kim , Kevin De Bruyne , Martin Scorsese , and Jimmy Page , who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are eating Spanish cuisine .
Lots of paella . ''
There , alongside famed directors , Led Zeppelin 's guitarist and a South Korean figure skater , is City 's brilliant Belgian midfielder .
Perhaps it 's no surprise with the magical form De Bruyne has been in this season , notching up a staggering 18 assists and seven goals in 31 appearances already .

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Famed and award winning film director, Bong Joon-ho, has revealed that he would invite Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne to his dream dinner party.
Joon-ho made history at the 2020 edition of the prestigious Oscars award ceremony on Sunday as his acclaimed movie 'Parasite' became the first foreign-language film ever to win the coveted 'best picture' award in its 92 year history.
'Parasite' also picked up the award for best foreign-language film while Joon-ho claimed the best director accolade and the award for best original screenplay, alongside co-writer Han Ji-won.
Despite the shock success, perhaps the most surprising thing about Joon-ho is that he is a massive fan of City's De Bruyne.
The South Korean conducted a Q&A on Reddit in November and one user posed the question: "What would be your last supper and what five people would you invite (dead or alive)?"
Joon-ho's answer contained a name that no one could have expected as he answered: "Hitchcock, Yuna Kim, Kevin De Bruyne, Martin Scorsese, and Jimmy Page, who was my hero in high school.
"We are eating Spanish cuisine. Lots of paella."
There, alongside famed directors, Led Zeppelin's guitarist and a South Korean figure skater, is City's brilliant Belgian midfielder.
Perhaps it's no surprise with the magical form De Bruyne has been in this season, notching up a staggering 18 assists and seven goals in 31 appearances already.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Miguel Reynolds murder accused denies any knowledge of gunpoint robbery plot

A man accused of playing a 'key role ' in organising the journey of a Manchester man to Liverpool where he was shot dead has denied any knowledge of an alleged plot to rob him at gunpoint .
Kyle Sanders , 21 , is on trial alongside six other men accused of the murder of Miguel Reynolds , also 21 .
Liverpool Crown Court has heard that prosecutors allege Mr Reynolds was lured to the city to buy a car .
After arriving in the Netherton area of Liverpool , they say Mr Reynolds was told to hand over £2,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with him had a gun pointed at him .
Jurors have heard that Mr Reynolds , formerly of Whalley Range and Moss Side , began to chase his alleged robbers , and he died after being shot to the neck .
After three weeks of prosecution evidence , jurors heard from Mr Sanders , who gave evidence from the witness box .
Under questioning from his barrister Nigel Power QC , Mr Sanders told how he originally met a man who acted as a 'bridge ' between the Liverpool and Manchester groups while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he had never passed a driving test , said he was serving a sentence at a young offender 's institution for aggravated vehicle taking , driving while disqualified and having no insurance in relation to his driving of an Audi Q3 .
He said that he and the man also became friends on release after regaining contact on Instagram .
They shared an interest in 'stolen cars ' and 'cars in general ' , the court heard .
Mr Sanders , who told jurors he sold cannabis , said he would contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see if he knew whether anyone was interested in buying or swapping them .
He said that on the day Mr Reynolds died , on June 7 , 2018 , Mr Sanders said that while he was smoking a joint on Marie Curie Avenue in Netherton he 'bumped into ' a man he had never met before , who he discussed stolen cars with .
The unnamed man was offering an Audi S1 for sale for £1,800 , which Mr Sanders said he would sell on for £2,000 .
Jurors have heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' between the Liverpool and Manchester groups , and Mr Reynolds and his friend planned to head to Liverpool that night to purchase the car .
Prosecutors say that after Mr Reynolds arrived he was told that they were 'waiting for the keys ' for the car , in what they claim was a 'ruse ' .
Mr Reynolds was shot after he began to chase his alleged robbers .
Mr Sanders said just before the shooting , he had been looking at his phone and shortly after saw others running away so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said he later heard a gunshot .
Jurors heard that in the aftermath of the shooting , Mr Sanders received a text from the man who acted as the 'bridge ' saying : `` F*** the two quid where 's my kid lad ? ''
Mr Sanders said he did n't know who had been shot at this point .
Explaining the text , Mr Sanders said : `` He was just bothered about his mate .
He had n't heard off Miguel .
`` He was worried where Miguel was .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Was a plot being hatched to carry out a robbery at gunpoint ? ''
`` It was n't , no , '' Mr Sanders said .
`` Did you see a gun being produced ?
, '' the QC continued .
`` Did you see money being taken ?
, '' asked Mr Power .
`` I did n't , no , '' the defendant said .
`` Did you pretend as if there was some sort of car in a garage at that scene ?
, '' Mr Power continued .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ knife at any stage ?
, '' Mr Power said .
Mr Sanders , of Charles Best Green , Bootle ; Liam Watson , 31 , of Litherland Park , Litherland ; Joseph McKeever , 28 , of Howard Florey Avenue , Bootle ; Paul Blackhurst , 26 , of Cumpsty Road , Litherland ; James Harrison , 22 , of Kirkstone Road North , Litherland ; Jake Mawhinney , 20 , of Royton Road , Waterloo , and Dale Avery , 25 , of Marie Curie Avenue , Netherton , all deny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also accused of conspiracy to rob , possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of prohibited ammunition , which they all deny .
Prosecutors claim Mr Watson was the man who pulled the trigger and shot Mr Reynolds .
Emma Kirby , 21 , formerly of Marie Curie Avenue , Netherton , denies assisting an offender .

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A man accused of playing a 'key role' in organising the journey of a Manchester man to Liverpool where he was shot dead has denied any knowledge of an alleged plot to rob him at gunpoint.
Kyle Sanders, 21, is on trial alongside six other men accused of the murder of Miguel Reynolds, also 21.
Liverpool Crown Court has heard that prosecutors allege Mr Reynolds was lured to the city to buy a car.
After arriving in the Netherton area of Liverpool, they say Mr Reynolds was told to hand over £2,000 in cash after a friend who travelled with him had a gun pointed at him.
Jurors have heard that Mr Reynolds, formerly of Whalley Range and Moss Side, began to chase his alleged robbers, and he died after being shot to the neck.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
After three weeks of prosecution evidence, jurors heard from Mr Sanders, who gave evidence from the witness box.
Under questioning from his barrister Nigel Power QC, Mr Sanders told how he originally met a man who acted as a 'bridge' between the Liverpool and Manchester groups while in prison.
Mr Sanders, who said he had never passed a driving test, said he was serving a sentence at a young offender's institution for aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified and having no insurance in relation to his driving of an Audi Q3.
He said that he and the man also became friends on release after regaining contact on Instagram.
They shared an interest in 'stolen cars' and 'cars in general', the court heard.
Mr Sanders, who told jurors he sold cannabis, said he would contact the man with information about stolen cars to see if he knew whether anyone was interested in buying or swapping them.
He said that on the day Mr Reynolds died, on June 7, 2018, Mr Sanders said that while he was smoking a joint on Marie Curie Avenue in Netherton he 'bumped into' a man he had never met before, who he discussed stolen cars with.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
The unnamed man was offering an Audi S1 for sale for £1,800, which Mr Sanders said he would sell on for £2,000.
Jurors have heard there was further contact with the 'bridge' between the Liverpool and Manchester groups, and Mr Reynolds and his friend planned to head to Liverpool that night to purchase the car.
Prosecutors say that after Mr Reynolds arrived he was told that they were 'waiting for the keys' for the car, in what they claim was a 'ruse'.
Mr Reynolds was shot after he began to chase his alleged robbers.
Mr Sanders said just before the shooting, he had been looking at his phone and shortly after saw others running away so he decided to run as well.
He said he later heard a gunshot.
Jurors heard that in the aftermath of the shooting, Mr Sanders received a text from the man who acted as the 'bridge' saying: "F*** the two quid where's my kid lad?"
Mr Sanders said he didn't know who had been shot at this point.
(Image: Merseyside Police)
Explaining the text, Mr Sanders said: "He was just bothered about his mate. He hadn't heard off Miguel.
"He was worried where Miguel was."
Mr Power asked the defendant: "Was a plot being hatched to carry out a robbery at gunpoint?"
"It wasn't, no," Mr Sanders said.
"Did you see a gun being produced?," the QC continued.
"I didn't, no," replied Mr Sanders.
"Did you see money being taken?," asked Mr Power.
"I didn't, no," the defendant said.
"Did you pretend as if there was some sort of car in a garage at that scene?," Mr Power continued.
"I didn't, no," said Mr Sanders.
"Did you see a gun or knife at any stage?," Mr Power said.
"I didn't, no," he added.
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Mr Sanders, of Charles Best Green, Bootle; Liam Watson, 31, of Litherland Park, Litherland; Joseph McKeever, 28, of Howard Florey Avenue, Bootle; Paul Blackhurst, 26, of Cumpsty Road, Litherland; James Harrison, 22, of Kirkstone Road North, Litherland; Jake Mawhinney, 20, of Royton Road, Waterloo, and Dale Avery, 25, of Marie Curie Avenue, Netherton, all deny four offences including murder.
They are also accused of conspiracy to rob, possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of prohibited ammunition, which they all deny.
Prosecutors claim Mr Watson was the man who pulled the trigger and shot Mr Reynolds.
Emma Kirby, 21, formerly of Marie Curie Avenue, Netherton, denies assisting an offender.
The trial continues.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Student who developed a 'fixation' with his diet and food died after he was hit by a train, inquest

Student who developed a 'fixation' with his diet and food died after he was hit by a train, inquest told

A much-loved student who developed a 'fixation ' with his diet and food , died after he was hit by a train , an inquest was told .
William Mathews ' mental health had deteriorated in the months leading up to his death , his parents said , and he had been admitted to a hospital unit .
The inquest heard he ate mashed-up greens and fruits , did n't think he needed protein in his diet and believed what he read on foreign websites and in certain textbooks .
A coroner was told William also wrongly believed he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described his diet as 'completely irrational ' .
Known to friends as Will , he was 22 and studying at Manchester Metropolitan University .
His body was found near Levenshulme railway station on October 8 , 2017 .
An inquest into William 's death at Manchester Coroners Court is examining the circumstances surrounding his death .
A month before his death , the talented skateboarder sent his friends a text message which 'implied ' he was going to take his own life , the coroner was told .
After that , he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport on September 29 , 2017 , the inquest heard .
William 's mother , Sylvia Duncan , told the hearing that she had spoken of her concerns to staff over his mental health when he was admitted .
She said his diet consisted of mashed-up greens and fruits and said he would search foreign websites for dietary information and believe what he read .
`` He accessed the wrong data from the Internet and that sent him in the wrong direction , '' Mrs Duncan told the hearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fruits mashed up and it did not make any sense .
`` He kept saying to me that you do not need protein .
`` It was a gradual process .
He was losing weight and he suffered from anxiety .
`` He still had ideas that were not right about food . ''
William 's father , Christopher Mathews , said his son 's mental health was 'seriously deteriorating ' in the January and February of 2017 and he was 'clearly struggling ' with his studies .
`` We could clearly see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the proper manner , '' he said .
`` He was dropping out of the university system - he was not managing at all .
`` We could see that deterioration over a period of time . ''
Mr Mathews said his son 's 'fixation ' with his diet began in December 2016 , and was getting 'worse and worse ' .
He described William 's diet as 'completely irrational ' and said he would complain about 'mucuses and bacteria ' .
`` In my mind it did n't make any sense , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following a strict diet of only vegetables and fruit .
We were very , very concerned about his wellbeing . ''
Mr Mathews said William would talk about his diet in a 'nonsensical ' way and in the May before his death , they contacted an early intervention mental health team .
Second year student William had MRI scans and blood tests , but they all came back negative , his father added .
He was also loosing weight and his father said he would either 'pretend to take ' anti-psychotic medication he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , the inquest heard .
`` He was taking information from US websites , '' added his father .
`` He was quite assertive that what he was saying was true . ''
William was admitted to the ward as a 'voluntary patient ' .
Mr Mathews recalled taking his son out for the day on October 6 before his death .
`` He was completely out of the normality of everyone else , '' he said .
`` He was in his own little bubble .
He was completely exhausted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ death and found notes when they analysed his lap-top , the inquest was told .
The hearing in front of area coroner for the Manchester city area , Zak Golombeck , has been listed for four days at Manchester Coroners Court .

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A much-loved student who developed a 'fixation' with his diet and food, died after he was hit by a train, an inquest was told.
William Mathews' mental health had deteriorated in the months leading up to his death, his parents said, and he had been admitted to a hospital unit.
The inquest heard he ate mashed-up greens and fruits, didn't think he needed protein in his diet and believed what he read on foreign websites and in certain textbooks.
A coroner was told William also wrongly believed he had physical health issues - and his father described his diet as 'completely irrational'.
Known to friends as Will, he was 22 and studying at Manchester Metropolitan University.
His body was found near Levenshulme railway station on October 8, 2017.
An inquest into William's death at Manchester Coroners Court is examining the circumstances surrounding his death.
A month before his death, the talented skateboarder sent his friends a text message which 'implied' he was going to take his own life, the coroner was told.
(Image: Jonjoe Mcmanus)
After that, he was admitted to the specialist Norbury Ward at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport on September 29, 2017, the inquest heard.
William's mother, Sylvia Duncan, told the hearing that she had spoken of her concerns to staff over his mental health when he was admitted.
She said his diet consisted of mashed-up greens and fruits and said he would search foreign websites for dietary information and believe what he read.
"He accessed the wrong data from the Internet and that sent him in the wrong direction," Mrs Duncan told the hearing.
"He was eating greens and fruits mashed up and it did not make any sense.
"He kept saying to me that you do not need protein.
"It was a gradual process. He was losing weight and he suffered from anxiety.
"He still had ideas that were not right about food."
William's father, Christopher Mathews, said his son's mental health was 'seriously deteriorating' in the January and February of 2017 and he was 'clearly struggling' with his studies.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"We could clearly see he was not looking after himself in the proper manner," he said.
"He was dropping out of the university system - he was not managing at all.
"We could see that deterioration over a period of time."
Mr Mathews said his son's 'fixation' with his diet began in December 2016, and was getting 'worse and worse'.
He described William's diet as 'completely irrational' and said he would complain about 'mucuses and bacteria'.
"In my mind it didn't make any sense," he said.
"He was following a strict diet of only vegetables and fruit. We were very, very concerned about his wellbeing."
Mr Mathews said William would talk about his diet in a 'nonsensical' way and in the May before his death, they contacted an early intervention mental health team.
(Image: Jonjoe Mcmanus)
Second year student William had MRI scans and blood tests, but they all came back negative, his father added.
He was also loosing weight and his father said he would either 'pretend to take' anti-psychotic medication he was prescribed, or refuse to take it, the inquest heard.
"He was taking information from US websites," added his father.
"He was quite assertive that what he was saying was true."
William was admitted to the ward as a 'voluntary patient'.
Mr Mathews recalled taking his son out for the day on October 6 before his death.
"He was completely out of the normality of everyone else," he said.
"He was in his own little bubble. He was completely exhausted."
British Transport Police investigated William's death and found notes when they analysed his lap-top, the inquest was told.
The hearing in front of area coroner for the Manchester city area, Zak Golombeck, has been listed for four days at Manchester Coroners Court.
Proceeding.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Ashley Young compares Inter Milan derby win to Manchester United achievements

Ashley Young admitted being involved in a Milan derby victory surpassed anything he experienced in his time at Manchester United .
The former United captain moved to Inter Milan in January , bringing a nine-year stay at Old Trafford to a close , joining Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez in making the same move in recent months .
And after all three were involved in Inter 's 4-2 comeback victory over city rivals Milan — with Lukaku scoring the fourth goal — Young said the feeling of winning such a fixture was arguably the greatest he 's felt .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the reason he made the move to Serie A .
“ It definitely is [ up there ] , ” he told talkSPORT .
“ I came here to play football and win games , and when you come and win in the Milan derby in the way we did , it ’ s just an incredible feeling .
“ I don ’ t think it gets any better than that.
” Young then opened up on his desire for a change of scenery after becoming a United stalwart and captain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said he was adapting to life in Italy very quickly .
“ I wanted a new challenge and I ’ ve got a new challenge and I ’ m loving every minute of my time out here .
“ And , like I said , yesterday was an unbelievable feeling and I ’ m delighted we got the three points .
”

Ashley Young admitted being involved in a Milan derby victory surpassed anything he experienced in his time at Manchester United.
The former United captain moved to Inter Milan in January, bringing a nine-year stay at Old Trafford to a close, joining Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez in making the same move in recent months.
And after all three were involved in Inter's 4-2 comeback victory over city rivals Milan — with Lukaku scoring the fourth goal — Young said the feeling of winning such a fixture was arguably the greatest he's felt.
He explained that winning such big games was part of the reason he made the move to Serie A.
“It definitely is [up there],” he told talkSPORT.
“I came here to play football and win games, and when you come and win in the Milan derby in the way we did, it’s just an incredible feeling.
“I don’t think it gets any better than that.”
Young then opened up on his desire for a change of scenery after becoming a United stalwart and captain following a 2011 move from Aston Villa.
He said he was adapting to life in Italy very quickly.
“It’s not strange at all,” added Young.
“I wanted a new challenge and I’ve got a new challenge and I’m loving every minute of my time out here.
“And, like I said, yesterday was an unbelievable feeling and I’m delighted we got the three points.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Video 'shows three men running away from scene of Piccadilly Gardens stabbing'

This is the moment three men were captured on CCTV as they appeared to flee the scene of a double stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens .
Two people , understood to be a father and son , were stabbed in a `` targeted '' attack at around 12.10pm on Monday afternoon .
Witnesses described seeing a `` massive '' emergency service response outside Morrisons supermarket , with two people being treated on the floor .
Two men were taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life threatening .
CCTV footage obtained by the M.E.N from a shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men running away from the scene of the stabbing .
The video was recorded at 12.07pm on Monday afternoon - minutes before officers arrived at the scene .
Greater Manchester Police say they are reviewing the footage , but have not confirmed if the three men are being treated as suspects .
An eye witness said he saw a `` commotion '' outside Morrisons before the attackers fled up Oldham Street .
`` It happened very quickly - it just kicked off , '' he said .
`` They were wearing hoods .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ having a fit . ''
`` It seemed like there were five or six people involved in total . ''
Risha Lancaster , who runs homeless charity Coffee4Craig , was walking towards the Morrisons when the attack unfolded .
`` As I was walking in two people were running away really fast , '' she said .
`` Then three people were running after them straight away .
`` The attackers fled before police got there .
`` The two lads were on the floor , one was screaming and the other had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head . ''
A large police cordon was in place at the junction of Piccadilly and Oldham Street throughout the afternoon on Monday .
Plain clothed detectives and forensic officers could be seen carrying out their investigations .
The area has since been re-opened to the public .
No arrests have been made .
Superintendent Chris Hill , GMP ’ s City of Manchester commander , said : “ We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding today 's incident after two men were assaulted in Piccadilly .
“ I want to stress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we don ’ t believe there to be any wider threat to the public .
`` No arrests have yet been made and officers are working strenuously to find those responsible .
“ If you witnessed the incident this afternoon or have any footage or information that could assist with our enquiries , please get in touch as soon as possible .
“ You will see an extra police presence in and around the area providing high visibility reassurance patrolling.
” The incident prompted a huge response on social media , with many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violent crime in the area .
Stephen O'Neill wrote on Twitter : `` The decline of Piccadilly Gardens and surrounding streets is a scandal .
Incidents almost every day .
`` How far from being a no go zone ?
Action needed urgently . ''
Glen Meskell said : `` Piccadilly Gardens and surrounding areas of the city centre are where almost all tourist to the city instinctively flock .
`` It 's shocking how unruly and unsafe that area of the city is and has been for many a year .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting 1199 of 10/02/20 .
Alternatively , the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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This is the moment three men were captured on CCTV as they appeared to flee the scene of a double stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens.
Two people, understood to be a father and son, were stabbed in a "targeted" attack at around 12.10pm on Monday afternoon.
Witnesses described seeing a "massive" emergency service response outside Morrisons supermarket, with two people being treated on the floor.
Two men were taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.
CCTV footage obtained by the M.E.N from a shop in Oldham Street appears to show three men running away from the scene of the stabbing.
The video was recorded at 12.07pm on Monday afternoon - minutes before officers arrived at the scene.
(Image: Getty Images)
Greater Manchester Police say they are reviewing the footage, but have not confirmed if the three men are being treated as suspects.
An eye witness said he saw a "commotion" outside Morrisons before the attackers fled up Oldham Street.
"It happened very quickly - it just kicked off," he said.
"They were wearing hoods. The guy who was attacked seemed to having a fit."
"It seemed like there were five or six people involved in total."
Risha Lancaster, who runs homeless charity Coffee4Craig, was walking towards the Morrisons when the attack unfolded.
"As I was walking in two people were running away really fast," she said.
"Then three people were running after them straight away.
"The attackers fled before police got there.
"The two lads were on the floor, one was screaming and the other had blood all over his face and his head."
(Image: Getty Images)
A large police cordon was in place at the junction of Piccadilly and Oldham Street throughout the afternoon on Monday.
Plain clothed detectives and forensic officers could be seen carrying out their investigations.
The area has since been re-opened to the public.
No arrests have been made.
Superintendent Chris Hill, GMP’s City of Manchester commander, said: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding today's incident after two men were assaulted in Piccadilly.
“I want to stress that this is an isolated incident and we don’t believe there to be any wider threat to the public.
"No arrests have yet been made and officers are working strenuously to find those responsible.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“If you witnessed the incident this afternoon or have any footage or information that could assist with our enquiries, please get in touch as soon as possible.
“You will see an extra police presence in and around the area providing high visibility reassurance patrolling.”
The incident prompted a huge response on social media, with many saying urgent action is needed to tackle violent crime in the area.
Stephen O'Neill wrote on Twitter: "The decline of Piccadilly Gardens and surrounding streets is a scandal. Incidents almost every day.
"How far from being a no go zone? Action needed urgently."
Glen Meskell said: "Piccadilly Gardens and surrounding areas of the city centre are where almost all tourist to the city instinctively flock.
"It's shocking how unruly and unsafe that area of the city is and has been for many a year.
"Time to change this please."
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting 1199 of 10/02/20. Alternatively, the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Two out of four new coronavirus cases are healthcare workers

Two out of the four coronavirus cases in the UK are healthcare workers , Public Health England ( PHE ) has confirmed .
The further four cases were confirmed on Monday , bringing the total amount of people diagnosed with the virus in the UK to eight .
Out of all the cases , five are closely linked to a businessman who was diagnosed last week in Brighton .
In a statement , PHE medical director Yvonne Doyle said : `` As a result of our contact tracing we now know the new cases announced today are all closely linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been to speak to those who have close and sustained contact with confirmed cases , so we can advise them on what they can do to limit the spread of the virus .
`` Two of these new cases are healthcare workers and as soon as they were identified , we advised them to self-isolate in order to keep patient contact to a minimum .
`` We are now working urgently to identify all patients and other healthcare workers who may have come into close contact , and at this stage we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number . ''
The businessman was told he had contracted the virus at a conference in Singapore .
Following the conference , he stopped off at a chalet in a ski region in France , where subsequently , five other Britons were taken ill with the virus .
They all then travelled back to the UK are being treated at specialist infection centres at St Thomas ' and the Royal Free hospitals in London , the Department of Health confirmed .
EasyJet confirmed that the businessman flew from Geneva back to the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Public Health England is trying to trace other passengers who might be at risk .
According to the Guardian , the four cases include three men - one of whom is a doctor - and one woman .
The BBC was the first to report that the County Oak Medical Centre in Brighton closed its doors `` because of an urgent operational health and safety reason '' .
One of those newly-diagnosed cases is reported to be a staff member there .
Case number four , diagnosed on Sunday , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital in London , is also `` a known contact of a previously confirmed UK case , and the virus was passed on in France '' , England 's chief medical officer , Professor Chris Whitty said .
The businessman is also linked to a British man in Majorca who tested positive for coronavirus , while his wife and two daughters tested negative .
Developments come as the government declared coronavirus as a `` serious and imminent threat to public health '' on Monday morning .
Announcing new legal powers , they said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarantined , and can be forcibly sent into isolation if they pose a threat .

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Two out of the four coronavirus cases in the UK are healthcare workers, Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed.
The further four cases were confirmed on Monday, bringing the total amount of people diagnosed with the virus in the UK to eight.
Out of all the cases, five are closely linked to a businessman who was diagnosed last week in Brighton.
In a statement, PHE medical director Yvonne Doyle said: "As a result of our contact tracing we now know the new cases announced today are all closely linked to one another.
"Our priority has been to speak to those who have close and sustained contact with confirmed cases, so we can advise them on what they can do to limit the spread of the virus.
"Two of these new cases are healthcare workers and as soon as they were identified, we advised them to self-isolate in order to keep patient contact to a minimum.
"We are now working urgently to identify all patients and other healthcare workers who may have come into close contact, and at this stage we believe this to be a relatively small number."
The businessman was told he had contracted the virus at a conference in Singapore.
(Image: PA)
Following the conference, he stopped off at a chalet in a ski region in France, where subsequently, five other Britons were taken ill with the virus.
They all then travelled back to the UK are being treated at specialist infection centres at St Thomas' and the Royal Free hospitals in London, the Department of Health confirmed.
EasyJet confirmed that the businessman flew from Geneva back to the UK on January 28 on flight EZS8481, and Public Health England is trying to trace other passengers who might be at risk.
According to the Guardian, the four cases include three men - one of whom is a doctor - and one woman.
The BBC was the first to report that the County Oak Medical Centre in Brighton closed its doors "because of an urgent operational health and safety reason".
One of those newly-diagnosed cases is reported to be a staff member there.
(Image: PA)
Case number four, diagnosed on Sunday, who is also being treated at the Royal Free Hospital in London, is also "a known contact of a previously confirmed UK case, and the virus was passed on in France", England's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty said.
The businessman is also linked to a British man in Majorca who tested positive for coronavirus, while his wife and two daughters tested negative.
Developments come as the government declared coronavirus as a "serious and imminent threat to public health" on Monday morning.
Announcing new legal powers, they said people with coronavirus can now be forcibly quarantined, and can be forcibly sent into isolation if they pose a threat.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Manchester United chief Ed Woodward releases statement after transfer window

Ed Woodward concedes Manchester United are not 'where we want to be ' but insists their recruitment process has been further vindicated with the signing of Bruno Fernandes .
Two days after militant supporters attacked Woodward 's house last month , United confirmed the addition of Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon for a fee rising to £68million .
The club also sealed the deadline day loan of striker Odion Ighalo and bought back-up goalkeeper Nathan Bishop from Southend United .
Despite a narrow defeat in the League Cup semi-finals to Manchester City , United are in the fifth round of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knockout campaign at Club Brugge next week .
The cup competitions could offer United salvation in a turbulent season where they have lost eight of their Premier League fixtures and are now eighth in the table .
Woodward was not present at the quarterly fans ' forum meeting on January 31 whilst United worked on an 11th hour deal for Ighalo , but introductory remarks were read out on his behalf where he outlined : • The recruitment process ahead of the summer transfer window • New facilities for disabled supporters at Old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The signing this week of Bruno Fernandes and return of key players from injury will be a boost to Ole and the squad as we head into the second half of the season .
We remain in contention in the Europa League and the FA Cup , as well as for Champions League qualification , so there is still lots to play for .
`` However , as a club and a board , we do recognise that we are not yet where we want to be .
It is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get us back to regularly challenging for Premier League and Champions League titles .
Although progress may not always be smooth , everyone across the club is focused and committed on playing their part in helping achieve those aims . ''
The MEN understands United have promised 'unequivocal ' backing for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , despite an unconvincing 11 months as permanent manager .
United are below Sheffield United and Everton , and could slip down to ninth if Wolves gain at least a point off Leicester on Friday night .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ failing to replenish the squad in the summer .
Woodward reiterated his belief United have presided over a successful recruitment reboot , though .
United bought Daniel James , Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire for fees that could rise to £148m last summer and are expected to embark on a similar outlay ahead of next season .
The MEN reported in September United were only prepared to buy in the winter window if long-term targets became available .
Although they made no attempt to sign the attainable Fernandes in the summer , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of £47m .
`` Significant work has already been done - and investments made - to strengthen the academy , '' Woodward added .
`` And we ’ re pleased with the progress being made behind-the-scenes to ensure we have the right players , the right infrastructure , and the right culture to sustain long-term success .
`` Similarly , there has been extensive work on our recruitment process , with considerable investment in scouting , data and analytics .
The recruitment department is working to a clear plan and philosophy , along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Our focus is on bringing in a combination of experience and the best young players with potential to develop further , fusing graduates from our academy with high-quality acquisitions .
`` Our recruitment process focuses on analysis and selection of players over the course of a season , with a view to the following summer transfer window .
As part of the rebuild we see this coming summer as an important opportunity .
`` We had consistently taken the view that - because January is not an optimal time in terms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy in January if players we had already targeted for the summer became available and we were pleased that this strategy played out with the signing of Bruno Fernandes .
`` Bruno Fernandes and the players we brought last summer are evidence that our process is the right one .
There has been no shortage of investment in players over the past few years , with over £200m spent since Ole became manager .
Our aim is to ensure that we continue to achieve consistency in quality of recruitment . ''
United have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trafford in recent seasons with the introduction of singing sections .
The J stand housed vocal supporters for four years before the club introduced an 'atmosphere section ' in the Stretford End at the start of the current campaign .
The sinister songs about Woodward and United 's owners , the Glazer family , originated from the Stretford End against Norwich City last month , though they have been inaudible since the attack on Woodward 's Cheshire home .
Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur have installed rail seats at their stadiums and United are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trafford .
`` Off the pitch , it is important to note that the commercial elements of the club are geared to ensuring we have a self-sustaining model which supports investment in the playing side .
`` Meanwhile we continuously look for ways to improve the experience of fans ; from the £11m investment to transform facilities for disabled supporters at Old Trafford , improvements in security , engagement with fan groups around stadium atmosphere or a potential rail seating trial , to ongoing reviews of matchday catering and beverage provision . ''

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Ed Woodward concedes Manchester United are not 'where we want to be' but insists their recruitment process has been further vindicated with the signing of Bruno Fernandes.
Two days after militant supporters attacked Woodward's house last month, United confirmed the addition of Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon for a fee rising to £68million. The club also sealed the deadline day loan of striker Odion Ighalo and bought back-up goalkeeper Nathan Bishop from Southend United.
Despite a narrow defeat in the League Cup semi-finals to Manchester City, United are in the fifth round of the FA Cup and begin their Europa League knockout campaign at Club Brugge next week. The cup competitions could offer United salvation in a turbulent season where they have lost eight of their Premier League fixtures and are now eighth in the table.
Woodward was not present at the quarterly fans' forum meeting on January 31 whilst United worked on an 11th hour deal for Ighalo, but introductory remarks were read out on his behalf where he outlined:
Investments to strengthen the academy
'Considerable investment' in scouting
The recruitment process ahead of the summer transfer window
New facilities for disabled supporters at Old Trafford
A potential rail seating trial at the stadium
In his statement, Woodward said: "The signing this week of Bruno Fernandes and return of key players from injury will be a boost to Ole and the squad as we head into the second half of the season. We remain in contention in the Europa League and the FA Cup, as well as for Champions League qualification, so there is still lots to play for.
"However, as a club and a board, we do recognise that we are not yet where we want to be. It is the overwhelming priority of everyone at the club to get us back to regularly challenging for Premier League and Champions League titles. Although progress may not always be smooth, everyone across the club is focused and committed on playing their part in helping achieve those aims."
The MEN understands United have promised 'unequivocal' backing for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, despite an unconvincing 11 months as permanent manager. United are below Sheffield United and Everton, and could slip down to ninth if Wolves gain at least a point off Leicester on Friday night. The club has been heavily criticised for failing to replenish the squad in the summer.
Woodward reiterated his belief United have presided over a successful recruitment reboot, though. United bought Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire for fees that could rise to £148m last summer and are expected to embark on a similar outlay ahead of next season.
The MEN reported in September United were only prepared to buy in the winter window if long-term targets became available. Although they made no attempt to sign the attainable Fernandes in the summer, they bought the 25-year-old for an up-front fee of £47m.
"Significant work has already been done - and investments made - to strengthen the academy," Woodward added. "And we’re pleased with the progress being made behind-the-scenes to ensure we have the right players, the right infrastructure, and the right culture to sustain long-term success.
"Similarly, there has been extensive work on our recruitment process, with considerable investment in scouting, data and analytics. The recruitment department is working to a clear plan and philosophy, along with Ole and his coaching staff.
"Our focus is on bringing in a combination of experience and the best young players with potential to develop further, fusing graduates from our academy with high-quality acquisitions.
"Our recruitment process focuses on analysis and selection of players over the course of a season, with a view to the following summer transfer window. As part of the rebuild we see this coming summer as an important opportunity.
"We had consistently taken the view that - because January is not an optimal time in terms of availability of players - we would only buy in January if players we had already targeted for the summer became available and we were pleased that this strategy played out with the signing of Bruno Fernandes.
"Bruno Fernandes and the players we brought last summer are evidence that our process is the right one. There has been no shortage of investment in players over the past few years, with over £200m spent since Ole became manager. Our aim is to ensure that we continue to achieve consistency in quality of recruitment."
United have attempted to improve the atmosphere at Old Trafford in recent seasons with the introduction of singing sections. The J stand housed vocal supporters for four years before the club introduced an 'atmosphere section' in the Stretford End at the start of the current campaign.
The sinister songs about Woodward and United's owners, the Glazer family, originated from the Stretford End against Norwich City last month, though they have been inaudible since the attack on Woodward's Cheshire home. Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur have installed rail seats at their stadiums and United are still open to trialling it at Old Trafford.
"Off the pitch, it is important to note that the commercial elements of the club are geared to ensuring we have a self-sustaining model which supports investment in the playing side.
"Meanwhile we continuously look for ways to improve the experience of fans; from the £11m investment to transform facilities for disabled supporters at Old Trafford, improvements in security, engagement with fan groups around stadium atmosphere or a potential rail seating trial, to ongoing reviews of matchday catering and beverage provision."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Man City and West Ham push to sort rearranged Premier League game as potential date emerges

Manchester City 's game with West Ham could be played as early as next week if an arrangement with the Premier League can be thrashed out .
Pep Guardiola 's side already have a congested fixture list after their winter break and the postponement of their home match with the Hammers on Sunday looked like adding to that .
Both sets of players have now headed off for five days to recuperate as part of the winter break introduced to the top flight this season .
However , while talks only began on Monday and nothing has been agreed it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the game to be played sooner rather than later and so squeezing it in next week is a real possibility .
With that thinking , Wednesday February 19 has emerged as a potential new date for the game .
That would give both teams four days back in training before the game , and time to prepare for their next fixture ; City are away at Leicester three days later while West Ham would have an extra two days to prepare for their trip to Liverpool on Monday February 24 .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game for that day , the clubs would have to get the Premier League to sign off the fixture .
A letter was sent to every club instructing them not to `` arrange competitive or friendly matches with other clubs during the Mid-Season Player Break '' .
Whether next week would count as part of the break , given the teams would have been back in training for days , is up for the relevant parties to decide as well as considering the extraordinary circumstances that have led to the game having to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ham game early would no doubt suit City , avoiding an even greater fixture crunch later in the season and giving them an extra match before they head to the Bernabeu to play Real Madrid .

Manchester City's game with West Ham could be played as early as next week if an arrangement with the Premier League can be thrashed out.
Pep Guardiola's side already have a congested fixture list after their winter break and the postponement of their home match with the Hammers on Sunday looked like adding to that.
Both sets of players have now headed off for five days to recuperate as part of the winter break introduced to the top flight this season. However, while talks only began on Monday and nothing has been agreed it is understood that the clubs are keen for the game to be played sooner rather than later and so squeezing it in next week is a real possibility. With that thinking, Wednesday February 19 has emerged as a potential new date for the game.
That would give both teams four days back in training before the game, and time to prepare for their next fixture; City are away at Leicester three days later while West Ham would have an extra two days to prepare for their trip to Liverpool on Monday February 24.
As well as the logistics of organising the game for that day, the clubs would have to get the Premier League to sign off the fixture. A letter was sent to every club instructing them not to "arrange competitive or friendly matches with other clubs during the Mid-Season Player Break".
Whether next week would count as part of the break, given the teams would have been back in training for days, is up for the relevant parties to decide as well as considering the extraordinary circumstances that have led to the game having to be replayed.
Boxing off the West Ham game early would no doubt suit City, avoiding an even greater fixture crunch later in the season and giving them an extra match before they head to the Bernabeu to play Real Madrid.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho explains new hairstyle

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has explained that his striking new haircut is due to a mistake in the barbers .
Fans were left shocked last week when a photo of Tottenham boss Mourinho went viral on social media showing off his newly-shaved head .
The trim is ahead of a busy few weeks ahead for Spurs as they face a difficult Champions League last-16 tie with RB Leipzig and several tough Premier League fixtures and , while Mourinho likes his new look , he has admitted it 's only happened because of a mistake .
`` I fell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] and when I woke up it was so bad that I said to him 'bring the one ' , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` Hopefully , it will grow back again . ''
Following his sacking from United in December 2018 , Mourinho returned to management with Tottenham in November , winning 10 of his 19 games in charge to date .
Despite the solid start , some have said that he is n't happy in North London , especially after the early substitution of Jan Vertonghen during the recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , Mourinho dismissed those claims .
`` Contrary to some people who want to be in the news and tell things that are not true - I am really happy at the club , '' the Portuguese added .
`` You know me quite well , enough to know that I am really happy .
Difficult ?
Yes , but if it was not difficult it would n't be for me .
`` I like the players and who they are .
I like very much the relationship I have with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face from me it is because of a bad result .
I can not change myself .
`` That 's just me .
The reality is that I am happy and I look forward to what is coming , and even more for what is coming next season .
I want to start working with them in July . ''

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Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has explained that his striking new haircut is due to a mistake in the barbers.
Fans were left shocked last week when a photo of Tottenham boss Mourinho went viral on social media showing off his newly-shaved head.
The trim is ahead of a busy few weeks ahead for Spurs as they face a difficult Champions League last-16 tie with RB Leipzig and several tough Premier League fixtures and, while Mourinho likes his new look, he has admitted it's only happened because of a mistake.
"I fell asleep [in the barber's chair] and when I woke up it was so bad that I said to him 'bring the one'," he told Sky Sports."Hopefully, it will grow back again."
Following his sacking from United in December 2018, Mourinho returned to management with Tottenham in November, winning 10 of his 19 games in charge to date.
Despite the solid start, some have said that he isn't happy in North London, especially after the early substitution of Jan Vertonghen during the recent FA Cup fourth-round replay victory over Southampton. However, Mourinho dismissed those claims.
"Contrary to some people who want to be in the news and tell things that are not true - I am really happy at the club," the Portuguese added.
"You know me quite well, enough to know that I am really happy. Difficult? Yes, but if it was not difficult it wouldn't be for me.
"I like the players and who they are. I like very much the relationship I have with them. If you see a bad face from me it is because of a bad result. I cannot change myself.
"That's just me. The reality is that I am happy and I look forward to what is coming, and even more for what is coming next season. I want to start working with them in July."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--The Manchester United youngsters aiming to emulate Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams

The euphoria that greeted the Manchester United Under-18s 's absorbing 4-3 victory over Chelsea at Leigh Sports Village last year was fuelled not just by the coup of ending their monopoly of the FA Youth Cup , but protecting the club 's heritage .
Mason Greenwood 's ruthless elimination of Chelsea in the third round prevented them from matching United 's haul of 10 Youth Cups .
Chelsea had won the competition five years on the trot and United 's barren run dates back to 2011 ; the Class that danced to the tunes of Paul Pogba and Ravel Morrison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's masterclass at centre half and the guile of Brandon Williams faded into insignificance with a subdued defeat to Brighton in the fourth round round .
The Class of 2020 have already gone two steps further and taken United into the last eight for the first time since 2012 .
Old Trafford hosted a crowd of over 4,000 for a raucous 1-0 win against Leeds United last week and the stadium could be used again for the visit of Wigan Athletic .
Perhaps the most appealing incentive of Youth Cup glory with United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 triumphant sides has gone on to play a minimum of 50 games for the first-team .
`` It 's a really big competition for the club , '' captain Teden Mengi says .
`` The club make us understand that .
You only get two shots at it , so you 've got to do your best and make the most of it .
I think we hold the most titles , so we 're looking to retain that and hopefully get another one . ''
`` It 's the biggest thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Charlie McCann opines .
`` To be playing at Old Trafford against Leeds , with the rivalry and the fans , is a great experience .
And we just want to keep going ; go as far as we can and win it . ''
McCann , 17 , and Reece Devine , 18 , are stood and suited in the international broadcasters ' room , tucked just inside the mouth of the Stretford End tunnel , for some impromptu media training .
McCann joined United from Coventry but already sounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously at Wolves and the City academy , has retained his Black Country accent .
The teenagers - both in their second years - acquit themselves almost impressively as they did on the pitch .
McCann and Devine combined for Dillon Hoogewerf 's second-half winner and speak conversationally .
`` It 's just an unbelievable experience , '' McCann says .
`` When you sign for Manchester United you know what it means and how big it is .
So to play at Old Trafford , it 's a great experience and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've just got to keep going . ''
`` You 've got to be put in these kind of situations for experience , '' Devine explains .
`` And you need to get through these things .
If you have a difficult opponent , a physical opponent , it 's great for your experience , you learn a lot .
`` We knew we 'd be the better team on the night and we just had to almost get through the first 20 or 30 minutes , because we knew they 'd come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
But once we came through that we knew we could play our game and just get past them and beat them . ''
The bullish McCann politely interrupts .
`` We know we 're capable , physically , but we know we 're definitely going to be better , football-wise .
So if we can just match them or give a little bit more physically and give it everything , once we get the ball and we 're playing our football we 'll be much better than any team . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was taunted with chants of 'you 're just a s -- - Sideshow Bob ' and afterwards posted a picture of the cult character from The Simpsons on his Instagram page .
Mejbri has become a target for budding hatchet men and Leeds fans revelled in their chants of 'dirty Leeds ' after he was crudely fouled late on .
`` He 's a great player , you can see it yourself , '' McCann says .
`` He does everything that you want him to do ; he 's lively and energetic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone .
`` We expect to get kicks .
And we know people are going to do it because we 're a good team and are talented .
You 've just got to get on with it and show them with your football that you can be better than them and bigger than them . ''
The diminutive Hoogewerf , 16 , is another summer recruit from the Ajax academy and has three goals in three Youth Cup ties .
He enjoyed stadium exposure in the steep Johan Cruyff Arena , just as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2011 ; a night when Callum Gribbin left Matthijs de Ligt in his wake .
`` From Ajax , it 's similar because of the pressure , '' Hoogewerf says .
`` Ajax have a lot of titles as well .
From a young age we were taught to manage the pressure , so it 's not a lot of difference here .
`` I think the physicality here and the way they play is harder ; you have to get used to it before your play properly and I 've got used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 17 , travelled with the first-team to Kazakhstan for their penultimate Europa League group game against Astana in November and was an unused substitute .
Mengi came on in that stirring triumph over Chelsea last year and seven starters have gone onto debut for the first-team .
`` Players like Mason and Brandon are a big motivation , '' he says .
`` Because they 've done exactly what we 're doing ; they 've played in the Youth Cup , obviously they 've gone onto the first-team now .
At this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trust the youth .
`` There are a lot of players that have won it and I 'd like to follow in their footsteps .
We just focus , really .
We do n't think about anything else , we just think about focusing on the competition , purely , and get as far as we can . ''

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The euphoria that greeted the Manchester United Under-18s's absorbing 4-3 victory over Chelsea at Leigh Sports Village last year was fuelled not just by the coup of ending their monopoly of the FA Youth Cup, but protecting the club's heritage.
Mason Greenwood's ruthless elimination of Chelsea in the third round prevented them from matching United's haul of 10 Youth Cups. Chelsea had won the competition five years on the trot and United's barren run dates back to 2011; the Class that danced to the tunes of Paul Pogba and Ravel Morrison.
Greenwood's hat-trick, James Garner's masterclass at centre half and the guile of Brandon Williams faded into insignificance with a subdued defeat to Brighton in the fourth round round. The Class of 2020 have already gone two steps further and taken United into the last eight for the first time since 2012.
Old Trafford hosted a crowd of over 4,000 for a raucous 1-0 win against Leeds United last week and the stadium could be used again for the visit of Wigan Athletic. Perhaps the most appealing incentive of Youth Cup glory with United is at least one member of their 10 triumphant sides has gone on to play a minimum of 50 games for the first-team.
"It's a really big competition for the club," captain Teden Mengi says. "The club make us understand that. You only get two shots at it, so you've got to do your best and make the most of it. I think we hold the most titles, so we're looking to retain that and hopefully get another one."
"It's the biggest thing we can play in at this age," Charlie McCann opines. "To be playing at Old Trafford against Leeds, with the rivalry and the fans, is a great experience. And we just want to keep going; go as far as we can and win it."
McCann, 17, and Reece Devine, 18, are stood and suited in the international broadcasters' room, tucked just inside the mouth of the Stretford End tunnel, for some impromptu media training. McCann joined United from Coventry but already sounds like an adopted Mancunian but Devine, previously at Wolves and the City academy, has retained his Black Country accent.
The teenagers - both in their second years - acquit themselves almost impressively as they did on the pitch. McCann and Devine combined for Dillon Hoogewerf's second-half winner and speak conversationally.
"It's just an unbelievable experience," McCann says. "When you sign for Manchester United you know what it means and how big it is. So to play at Old Trafford, it's a great experience and you know you're doing well and you've just got to keep going."
"You've got to be put in these kind of situations for experience," Devine explains. "And you need to get through these things. If you have a difficult opponent, a physical opponent, it's great for your experience, you learn a lot.
"We knew we'd be the better team on the night and we just had to almost get through the first 20 or 30 minutes, because we knew they'd come out strong and give us a tough time. But once we came through that we knew we could play our game and just get past them and beat them."
The bullish McCann politely interrupts. "We know we're capable, physically, but we know we're definitely going to be better, football-wise. So if we can just match them or give a little bit more physically and give it everything, once we get the ball and we're playing our football we'll be much better than any team."
Hannibal Mejbri, the 17-year-old Frenchman, was taunted with chants of 'you're just a s--- Sideshow Bob' and afterwards posted a picture of the cult character from The Simpsons on his Instagram page. Mejbri has become a target for budding hatchet men and Leeds fans revelled in their chants of 'dirty Leeds' after he was crudely fouled late on.
"He's a great player, you can see it yourself," McCann says. "He does everything that you want him to do; he's lively and energetic and he can cause a problem for anyone.
"We expect to get kicks. And we know people are going to do it because we're a good team and are talented. You've just got to get on with it and show them with your football that you can be better than them and bigger than them."
The diminutive Hoogewerf, 16, is another summer recruit from the Ajax academy and has three goals in three Youth Cup ties. He enjoyed stadium exposure in the steep Johan Cruyff Arena, just as the United U13s did against Ajax in 2011; a night when Callum Gribbin left Matthijs de Ligt in his wake.
"From Ajax, it's similar because of the pressure," Hoogewerf says. "Ajax have a lot of titles as well. From a young age we were taught to manage the pressure, so it's not a lot of difference here.
"I think the physicality here and the way they play is harder; you have to get used to it before your play properly and I've got used to it now."
Mancunian Mengi, 17, travelled with the first-team to Kazakhstan for their penultimate Europa League group game against Astana in November and was an unused substitute. Mengi came on in that stirring triumph over Chelsea last year and seven starters have gone onto debut for the first-team.
"Players like Mason and Brandon are a big motivation," he says. "Because they've done exactly what we're doing; they've played in the Youth Cup, obviously they've gone onto the first-team now. At this club, youth's important, they trust the youth.
"There are a lot of players that have won it and I'd like to follow in their footsteps. We just focus, really. We don't think about anything else, we just think about focusing on the competition, purely, and get as far as we can."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--Piccadilly Gardens stabbing: Dad on life support as family thank those who gave first aid

A dad stabbed in the shocking attack in Piccadilly Gardens yesterday afternoon is battling for his life , his family have said .
The victim and his son were set upon outside Morrisons at the corner of Oldham Street shortly before 12.10pm on Monday .
Eyewitnesses described them being chased by three attackers who caught up to them and launched a volley of kicks and punches .
At some point in the assault , both were stabbed .
The incident was witnessed by hundreds of horrified workers and shoppers who were in the area during their lunch hour .
CCTV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young men sprinting down Oldham Street following the attack towards the Northern Quarter .
Police raced to the scene in moments but no arrests have been made .
Bystanders rushed to give first aid to the victims as they lay bleeding on the pavement .
Among them was Risha Lancaster who runs homeless charity Coffee4Craig and told how one man was 'screaming that he 'd been stabbed ' while the other was 'semi-conscious ' and appeared to have suffered a head injury .
`` The two lads were on the floor , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all over his face and his head , '' she said .
`` He was semi-conscious , very dazed , it seemed like he had a head injury so I went to help him first . ''
`` The other guy was screaming that he 'd been stabbed but I could n't really see , there was people all around him .
`` Then I realised the guy I was helping , with the head injury , had been stabbed as well .
`` The blood was soaking through his jacket , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to calm him down .
`` Police arrived first and they took over .
This morning , a family member issued a thank through the Manchester Evening News to those who helped the two men at the scene .
Describing their condition , he added : `` My dad is worse off he is on a life support , my brother is ok. '' The family have said they do not know why the father and son were the victims of what police described as a 'targeted attack ' .
Greater Manchester Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Road closures have now been lifted across Piccadilly in Manchester City Centre and all transport services are running as normal after police were called to an assault in the area at around 12.10pm on Monday .
`` Two men were taken to hospital with injuries which aren ’ t believed to be life threatening . ''
Superintendent Chris Hill , GMP ’ s City of Manchester commander , added : `` We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding today 's incident after two men were assaulted in Piccadilly .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolated incident and we don ’ t believe there to be any wider threat to the public .
`` No arrests have yet been made and officers are working strenuously to find those responsible .
`` If you witnessed the incident this afternoon or have any footage or information that could assist with our enquiries , please get in touch as soon as possible .
`` You will see an extra police presence in and around the area providing high visibility reassurance patrolling.
” Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A dad stabbed in the shocking attack in Piccadilly Gardens yesterday afternoon is battling for his life, his family have said.
The victim and his son were set upon outside Morrisons at the corner of Oldham Street shortly before 12.10pm on Monday.
Eyewitnesses described them being chased by three attackers who caught up to them and launched a volley of kicks and punches.
At some point in the assault, both were stabbed.
The incident was witnessed by hundreds of horrified workers and shoppers who were in the area during their lunch hour.
CCTV footage obtained by the M.E.N showed three young men sprinting down Oldham Street following the attack towards the Northern Quarter.
Police raced to the scene in moments but no arrests have been made.
Bystanders rushed to give first aid to the victims as they lay bleeding on the pavement.
(Image: Getty Images)
Among them was Risha Lancaster who runs homeless charity Coffee4Craig and told how one man was 'screaming that he'd been stabbed' while the other was 'semi-conscious' and appeared to have suffered a head injury.
"The two lads were on the floor, one was screaming and the other had blood all over his face and his head," she said.
"He was semi-conscious, very dazed, it seemed like he had a head injury so I went to help him first."
"The other guy was screaming that he'd been stabbed but I couldn't really see, there was people all around him.
"Then I realised the guy I was helping, with the head injury, had been stabbed as well.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
"The blood was soaking through his jacket, I was pressing on the wound and trying to calm him down.
"Police arrived first and they took over.
"The attackers had fled."
This morning, a family member issued a thank through the Manchester Evening News to those who helped the two men at the scene.
Describing their condition, he added: "My dad is worse off he is on a life support, my brother is ok."
The family have said they do not know why the father and son were the victims of what police described as a 'targeted attack'.
Greater Manchester Police said in a statement last night: "Road closures have now been lifted across Piccadilly in Manchester City Centre and all transport services are running as normal after police were called to an assault in the area at around 12.10pm on Monday.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Two men were taken to hospital with injuries which aren’t believed to be life threatening."
Superintendent Chris Hill, GMP’s City of Manchester commander, added: "We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding today's incident after two men were assaulted in Piccadilly.
"I want to stress that this is an isolated incident and we don’t believe there to be any wider threat to the public.
"No arrests have yet been made and officers are working strenuously to find those responsible.
"If you witnessed the incident this afternoon or have any footage or information that could assist with our enquiries, please get in touch as soon as possible.
"You will see an extra police presence in and around the area providing high visibility reassurance patrolling.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 1199 of 10/02/20, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway takes brutal swipe at weather girl Laura Tobin live on air

Once it 's said on live TV , it 's out there and you ca n't take it back .
So , maybe Kate Garraway is feeling a little red-faced today after taking a savage swipe at weather girl Laura Tobin live on air .
The Good Morning Britain presenter was in unusual territory on today as she and Ben Shephard stepped in to host Tuesday 's show whilst usual duo Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid .
But the ITV star did not hold back when it came to commenting on Laura 's choice of outfit for the early morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ style , floral floor-length dress .
The panel were discussing the best and worst dressed list from the Oscars ceremony of the weekend when Kate said : `` I think you 're taking a brave stab at the worst dressed with that dress .
It 's quite… '' And co-host Ben clearly picked up on the comment and said with awkward laughter : `` Oh my goodness , jeez ! ''
A surprised Laura , 38 , did defend herself , exclaiming : `` It 's a nice dress . ''
Viewers also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many angry at Kate 's dig .
`` Laura 's dress is beautiful .
What they on about ?
# gmb , '' tweeted one .
Another commented : `` I think Laura looks Beaut* !
!
# GMB Not many people could pull that dress off actually and she does it spot on !
! ''
`` I know Laura wanted to tell Kate to f**k off for saying her dress was ugly # GMB , '' added a third .
A fourth then hit out : `` # GMB kate has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been so nasty to women esp laura ?
?
Come on GMB give her a verbal or written warning . ''
`` Laura needs to fight back !
In terms of fashion sense though Laura wins on GMB , '' a final comment read .

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Once it's said on live TV, it's out there and you can't take it back.
So, maybe Kate Garraway is feeling a little red-faced today after taking a savage swipe at weather girl Laura Tobin live on air.
The Good Morning Britain presenter was in unusual territory on today as she and Ben Shephard stepped in to host Tuesday's show whilst usual duo Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid.
But the ITV star did not hold back when it came to commenting on Laura's choice of outfit for the early morning news programme - which was a 60s style, floral floor-length dress.
(Image: ITV)
The panel were discussing the best and worst dressed list from the Oscars ceremony of the weekend when Kate said: "I think you're taking a brave stab at the worst dressed with that dress. It's quite…"
And co-host Ben clearly picked up on the comment and said with awkward laughter: "Oh my goodness, jeez!"
A surprised Laura, 38, did defend herself, exclaiming: "It's a nice dress."
Viewers also weighed in on the comment, with many angry at Kate's dig.
(Image: ITV)
"Laura's dress is beautiful. What they on about? #gmb," tweeted one.
(Image: ITV)
Another commented: "I think Laura looks Beaut*!! #GMB Not many people could pull that dress off actually and she does it spot on!!"
"I know Laura wanted to tell Kate to f**k off for saying her dress was ugly #GMB," added a third.
A fourth then hit out: "#GMB kate has only been on 17 mins but she has been so nasty to women esp laura ?? Come on GMB give her a verbal or written warning."
"Laura needs to fight back! In terms of fashion sense though Laura wins on GMB," a final comment read.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-11--'You have to change your attitude': Departing Labour boss hits out party for parachuting in candidat

'You have to change your attitude': Departing Labour boss hits out party for parachuting in candidates from out of the region

A Labour Party boss has quit his post after six years , saying he is “ fed up ” of the party selecting candidates who are not from the area they represent .
Ghulam Raja resigned as chairman of the party 's Farnworth branch at the weekend citing his frustrations with the party on a national and local level .
As well as calling for a clearer stance on Brexit , Mr Raja pointed to Bolton South East MP Yasmin Qureshi as an example of the problem he had with selection of candidates .
He said : “ She never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Locally , people were just interested to hold the positions in the town hall .
They never considered what the people wanted on the ground .
“ I ’ ve been telling my party , ‘ You have to change your attitude .
`` You have to have local representation , not only people who want a seat in the town hall .
“ They should have a connection on the ground .
`` If you don ’ t choose a local person who knows the local situation , it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think enough is enough and this is the best time for me to quit.
” Cllr Linda Thomas , leader of the Labour group at Bolton Council , said she was disappointed that Mr Raja had quit his post , describing him as an “ enthusiastic member ” who joined in local campaigns .
She said : “ The party rules are clear that it is the members of each branch who select their own candidate .
This is the procedure in each of the 20 wards .
There is no imposition of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his service to the party but “ wholly ” disagreed with his comments .
She said : “ Whether or not a local representative has grown up in the area doesn ’ t impact on how well they can represent that area , which is more a question of their competence and compassion for local issues .
“ Candidates for local and national elections are selected by local party members.
” The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands Mr Raja had applied to be the Labour Party candidate in Farnworth at the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Raja said he was offered the opportunity to stand in other wards in Bolton .
Ruth Pitchford , who has been selected as the Labour Party candidate in Farnworth , is understood to have been born and raised in Farnworth and continues to live there .

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A Labour Party boss has quit his post after six years, saying he is “fed up” of the party selecting candidates who are not from the area they represent.
Ghulam Raja resigned as chairman of the party's Farnworth branch at the weekend citing his frustrations with the party on a national and local level.
As well as calling for a clearer stance on Brexit, Mr Raja pointed to Bolton South East MP Yasmin Qureshi as an example of the problem he had with selection of candidates.
He said: “She never lived here. She came from London.
“Locally, people were just interested to hold the positions in the town hall. They never considered what the people wanted on the ground.
“I’ve been telling my party, ‘You have to change your attitude.
"You have to have local representation, not only people who want a seat in the town hall.
“They should have a connection on the ground.
"If you don’t choose a local person who knows the local situation, it will go wrong.
"Now, I think enough is enough and this is the best time for me to quit.”
Cllr Linda Thomas, leader of the Labour group at Bolton Council, said she was disappointed that Mr Raja had quit his post, describing him as an “enthusiastic member” who joined in local campaigns.
She said: “The party rules are clear that it is the members of each branch who select their own candidate. This is the procedure in each of the 20 wards. There is no imposition of candidates.”
Ms Qureshi thanked Mr Raja for his service to the party but “wholly” disagreed with his comments.
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She said: “Whether or not a local representative has grown up in the area doesn’t impact on how well they can represent that area, which is more a question of their competence and compassion for local issues.
“Candidates for local and national elections are selected by local party members.”
The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands Mr Raja had applied to be the Labour Party candidate in Farnworth at the next council elections but was not selected.
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Mr Raja said he was offered the opportunity to stand in other wards in Bolton.
Ruth Pitchford, who has been selected as the Labour Party candidate in Farnworth, is understood to have been born and raised in Farnworth and continues to live there.