themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-23--How much did Children In Need raise in 2019 and Comic Relief in 2018?

The British public never shy away from putting their hands in their pockets and donating to worthwhile causes .
And without fail every year , well-known faces join the public in coming together to raise millions of pounds for charity .
This week is set to be no different as the BBC launches The Big Night In .
Major charities Comic Relief and Children In Need have joined together for the first time for the big fundraising appeal .
During a live telethon broadcast on the BBC Viewers will have the opportunity to donate and help support vulnerable people of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who will be significantly impacted by the crisis .
But how much has both charities raised in the past ?
A staggering £63m went to help transform the lives of vulnerable people and communities throughout the UK and internationally in 2019 thanks to Comic Relief .
And earlier this year Sport Relief , its sister project which alternates each year , has raided an amazing £40,540,355 by the end of its live TV show .
According to the Comic Relief website , 1,720 grants to the sum of more than £25m have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grants internationally of more than £47m since the last Red Nose Day .
All in all , in the charity 's 30-year history , more than £1.3bn has been donated to Comic Relief .
Children In Need has also had just as much success , raising a phenomenal £47,886,382 in its 2019 appeal .
The money is raised to support disadvantaged children and young people in communities across the UK .
In 2018 Children In Need had officially raised a total of £1 billion to support children and young people across the UK @ @ @ @ @ @

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The British public never shy away from putting their hands in their pockets and donating to worthwhile causes.
And without fail every year, well-known faces join the public in coming together to raise millions of pounds for charity.
This week is set to be no different as the BBC launches The Big Night In.
Major charities Comic Relief and Children In Need have joined together for the first time for the big fundraising appeal.
During a live telethon broadcast on the BBC Viewers will have the opportunity to donate and help support vulnerable people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK who will be significantly impacted by the crisis.
(Image: BBC)
But how much has both charities raised in the past?
A staggering £63m went to help transform the lives of vulnerable people and communities throughout the UK and internationally in 2019 thanks to Comic Relief.
And earlier this year Sport Relief, its sister project which alternates each year, has raided an amazing £40,540,355 by the end of its live TV show.
According to the Comic Relief website, 1,720 grants to the sum of more than £25m have been handed out in the UK alongside 80 grants internationally of more than £47m since the last Red Nose Day.
All in all, in the charity's 30-year history, more than £1.3bn has been donated to Comic Relief.
Children In Need has also had just as much success, raising a phenomenal £47,886,382 in its 2019 appeal.
The money is raised to support disadvantaged children and young people in communities across the UK.
In 2018 Children In Need had officially raised a total of £1 billion to support children and young people across the UK since it began in 1980.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Le Fondre on Bolton being a 'big scalp' next season

Former Bolton striker Adam Le Fondre believes Wanderers need a 'massive rebuild ' in the coming months and will be a 'big scalp ' next season if relegation to League Two comes to pass .
Wanderers are facing the large prospect of relegation due to being bottom of League One and 21 points from safety .
They have 10 games to go this campaign , though it remains unclear when or if these will be played in light of the coronavirus pandemic .
Remaining games in divisions below the EFL have been cancelled , with the National League confirming earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played in its top three divisions will now not go ahead , though promotion and relegation issues are yet to be decided .
Reports have suggested that EFL players will return to training in mid-May and potentially resume playing matches on June 6 , which are likely to be behind closed doors , and finish the current campaign in 56 days .
Bolton fan favourite Le Fondre scored 21 goals in 75 games across two loan spells and as a permanent signing between 2015 and 2018 , before leaving Wanderers to head down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sydney FC .
And Le Fondre - who highlights Bolton as one of the clubs he has felt most at home at during his career - believes Wanderers face a big task next season if relegation to League Two is eventually confirmed .
But he feels Wanderers boss Keith Hill , who coached him while as Rochdale , is the right man to be in charge to oversee this process .
`` Where Bolton are at , at the minute , that ’ s where they ’ re at .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no longer the massive club of the Championship and Premier League , unfortunately , '' the striker told the Lion of Vienna Suite in a podcast .
`` You ’ re looking at the point where they ’ re going to a League Two club and they ’ re going to be a big scalp in League Two as well .
They ’ ve got to do a massive rebuild , a la Sunderland , a la Portsmouth and rise from the depths really .
`` They ’ re such a fantastic club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great man to put in charge of that as well and get attacking football with young players playing , which will come out of the youth system and is a great system .
`` He ’ s a really good gaffer .
I can ’ t really say too many bad things about him .
He wants to play football the right way .
He wants a high press and gives a lot of young players a chance .
`` You ’ ve seen with all the players that are coming out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obviously went to Celtic , Dennis ( Politic ) whose playing at the moment , Ronan ( Darcy ) . ''
With Politic - who has found the back of the net five times in 30 games this season - Le Fondre feels the onus will be placed on the Romanian midfielder , if he remains at the club .
But he feels the mass exodus last summer coupled with the number of youth players which Bolton have relied on , particularly early in the campaign , has helped the midfielder to develop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` There ’ s always situations and this situation has helped him come into the limelight because he ’ s come into the team and Keith ’ s played him and he ’ s done really well and he ’ s started to show his true potential .
`` I think next season , if he ’ s still at Bolton , will probably be his biggest season to date because a lot of onus will be put on him , most likely . ''
He added : `` I felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reading was one of them , Rotherham , definitely obviously Bolton and even Rochdale when I went there with Keith Hill .
I felt really at home there and really wanted and stuff like that .
`` They were the clubs to me that really pushed the boat out in terms of welcoming and adoring me and helping me play my best stuff by doing that as well . ''

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Former Bolton striker Adam Le Fondre believes Wanderers need a 'massive rebuild' in the coming months and will be a 'big scalp' next season if relegation to League Two comes to pass.
Wanderers are facing the large prospect of relegation due to being bottom of League One and 21 points from safety.
They have 10 games to go this campaign, though it remains unclear when or if these will be played in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Remaining games in divisions below the EFL have been cancelled, with the National League confirming earlier this week that matches still to be played in its top three divisions will now not go ahead, though promotion and relegation issues are yet to be decided.
Reports have suggested that EFL players will return to training in mid-May and potentially resume playing matches on June 6, which are likely to be behind closed doors, and finish the current campaign in 56 days.
Bolton fan favourite Le Fondre scored 21 goals in 75 games across two loan spells and as a permanent signing between 2015 and 2018, before leaving Wanderers to head down under and play for Australian A-League side Sydney FC.
And Le Fondre - who highlights Bolton as one of the clubs he has felt most at home at during his career - believes Wanderers face a big task next season if relegation to League Two is eventually confirmed.
But he feels Wanderers boss Keith Hill, who coached him while as Rochdale, is the right man to be in charge to oversee this process.
"Where Bolton are at, at the minute, that’s where they’re at. It’s harsh to say but it’s no longer the massive club of the Championship and Premier League, unfortunately," the striker told the Lion of Vienna Suite in a podcast.
"You’re looking at the point where they’re going to a League Two club and they’re going to be a big scalp in League Two as well. They’ve got to do a massive rebuild, a la Sunderland, a la Portsmouth and rise from the depths really.
"They’re such a fantastic club and I think he’s a great man to put in charge of that as well and get attacking football with young players playing, which will come out of the youth system and is a great system.
"He’s a really good gaffer. I can’t really say too many bad things about him. He wants to play football the right way. He wants a high press and gives a lot of young players a chance.
"You’ve seen with all the players that are coming out of there like Luca Connell who obviously went to Celtic, Dennis (Politic) whose playing at the moment, Ronan (Darcy)."
With Politic - who has found the back of the net five times in 30 games this season - Le Fondre feels the onus will be placed on the Romanian midfielder, if he remains at the club.
But he feels the mass exodus last summer coupled with the number of youth players which Bolton have relied on, particularly early in the campaign, has helped the midfielder to develop and showcase his talent.
Le Fondre said: "There’s always situations and this situation has helped him come into the limelight because he’s come into the team and Keith’s played him and he’s done really well and he’s started to show his true potential.
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"I think next season, if he’s still at Bolton, will probably be his biggest season to date because a lot of onus will be put on him, most likely."
He added: "I felt at home at a few clubs – Reading was one of them, Rotherham, definitely obviously Bolton and even Rochdale when I went there with Keith Hill. I felt really at home there and really wanted and stuff like that.
"They were the clubs to me that really pushed the boat out in terms of welcoming and adoring me and helping me play my best stuff by doing that as well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Corrie spoilers as Yasmeen 'kills' Geoff and Dev makes things worse for Asha

There 's terror on the cobbles next week as Yasmeen Metcalfe fights back with bloody consequences after being bullied for months by her abusive husband Geoff .
The horrifying chain of events take place after Yasmeen , who has been feeling under the weather , heads to the medical centre and tests positive for chlamydia .
Manipulative Geoff , who has been sleeping with escorts , blames his wife and says the sexually transmitted infection must be from her ex husband Sharif Nazir .
Her then orders her to wear an overtly sexy dress for a drink at the Rovers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she 's shocked to discover Geoff has agreed to pay for his son 's wedding .
Back home , Geoff viciously reveals that he bought the sexy dress for one of his many escorts .
Yasmeen snaps and snatches a wine bottle , and as a struggle ensues Geoff slumps to the ground .
Terrified and shaking Yasmeen dials 999 and tells the operator “ I ’ ve just killed my husband.
” Elsewhere the repercussions of Kelly Neelan 's nasty actions at Amy Barlow 's birthday party - sending naked footage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group - are still causing problems for Asha .
Her dad Dev phones the school to report his daughter 's ordeal , but Asha is picked on in the kebab shop over Dev reporting it to the police and the school .
Asha begs Dev to withdraw his complaints as he ’ s making things worse for her .
As more nasty messages come through , Asha hurls her phone to the floor and stamps on it .
Meanwhile Daniel Osbourne returns to the cobbles from the grief retreat and his dad Ken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to be a great help after the loss of his wife Sinead last year .

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There's terror on the cobbles next week as Yasmeen Metcalfe fights back with bloody consequences after being bullied for months by her abusive husband Geoff.
The horrifying chain of events take place after Yasmeen, who has been feeling under the weather, heads to the medical centre and tests positive for chlamydia.
Manipulative Geoff, who has been sleeping with escorts, blames his wife and says the sexually transmitted infection must be from her ex husband Sharif Nazir.
(Image: ITV)
Her then orders her to wear an overtly sexy dress for a drink at the Rovers Return with Sally and Tim, and she's shocked to discover Geoff has agreed to pay for his son's wedding.
Back home, Geoff viciously reveals that he bought the sexy dress for one of his many escorts.
Yasmeen snaps and snatches a wine bottle, and as a struggle ensues Geoff slumps to the ground.
Terrified and shaking Yasmeen dials 999 and tells the operator “I’ve just killed my husband.”
Elsewhere the repercussions of Kelly Neelan's nasty actions at Amy Barlow's birthday party - sending naked footage of 14-year-old Asha Alahan to the party chat group - are still causing problems for Asha.
Her dad Dev phones the school to report his daughter's ordeal, but Asha is picked on in the kebab shop over Dev reporting it to the police and the school.
Asha begs Dev to withdraw his complaints as he’s making things worse for her. As more nasty messages come through, Asha hurls her phone to the floor and stamps on it.
Meanwhile Daniel Osbourne returns to the cobbles from the grief retreat and his dad Ken is pleased to hear that he found it to be a great help after the loss of his wife Sinead last year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Drug dealer found hiding from police in wardrobe of jailed for six years

A drug dealer who ran away after police raided his home tried to hide in a wardrobe in a stranger 's house , a court heard .
Officers armed with a warrant arrived at 19-year-old Brendan Vinter 's home in Moston while he was 'working on the product ' , his lawyer said , packing brown powder and white rocks into small plastic bags .
He panicked and ran out of the property on Chinley Avenue , and made it to another house about 200 yards away on Edale Avenue , which was unlocked .
Police found Vinter hid in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The resident had 'no idea ' that Vinter was there - and did n't know him .
During the chase , Vinter had dumped a shotgun .
But officers soon caught up with him and he was arrested and found with a knife .
They went back to his home and discovered 64 wraps of heroin , with a street value of £1,960 , and 112 wraps of cocaine with a value of £2,620 , Manchester Crown Court heard .
Cartridges capable being fired were also found in a pillowcase , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been stolen during a burglary in March last year , prosecutor Andrew Mackintosh said .
Officers also found 'bundles of £20 and £10 notes ' in the house .
Vinter had been using the knife to cut up the drugs when the police arrived , his lawyer Patrick Cassidy said .
He bundled up the gun and knife in panic and went to see 'refuge ' in the neighbours house , at about 4pm on February 5 , Mr Cassidy added .
The lawyer said that Vinter had the 'common sense ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or knife to try and escape from the police .
After leaving school with nine GCSE 's at grades of C or above , Vinter dropped out of college and started using cannabis , the court heard .
Mr Cassidy said there were also 'hints ' of Vinter suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues , which could have made him more vulnerable to more sophisticated criminals .
Jailing Vinter for six years , Judge Suzanne Goddard QC told him : `` You were involved in the business of drug dealing , albeit it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acting on the decisions of others .
`` But you clearly played a significant role . ''
They included one count of possession of a bladed article ; one count of possession with intent to supply heroin ; one count of possession with intent to supply cocaine and one count of possession of a shotgun in a public place .
After the hearing , DC James Donnelly , of GMP ’ s Operation Challenger within the City of Manchester Division , said : `` By possessing a firearm and being involved in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members of the public across Greater Manchester at risk .
`` GMP will not allow offenders to put communities in danger and that is why specialist teams like Challenger , which is dedicated to tackling serious and organised crime , are such a valuable resource for the force .
`` I hope today ’ s result reassures the public that GMP is constantly working behind the scenes to identify those involved in criminal activity and disrupt them - ultimately bringing them to face justice . ''

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A drug dealer who ran away after police raided his home tried to hide in a wardrobe in a stranger's house, a court heard.
Officers armed with a warrant arrived at 19-year-old Brendan Vinter's home in Moston while he was 'working on the product', his lawyer said, packing brown powder and white rocks into small plastic bags.
He panicked and ran out of the property on Chinley Avenue, and made it to another house about 200 yards away on Edale Avenue, which was unlocked.
Police found Vinter hid in the wardrobe of an upstairs bedroom. The resident had 'no idea' that Vinter was there - and didn't know him.
During the chase, Vinter had dumped a shotgun.
But officers soon caught up with him and he was arrested and found with a knife.
(Image: GMP)
They went back to his home and discovered 64 wraps of heroin, with a street value of £1,960, and 112 wraps of cocaine with a value of £2,620, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Cartridges capable being fired were also found in a pillowcase, and the shotgun was in working order.
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It had been stolen during a burglary in March last year, prosecutor Andrew Mackintosh said.
Officers also found 'bundles of £20 and £10 notes' in the house.
Vinter had been using the knife to cut up the drugs when the police arrived, his lawyer Patrick Cassidy said.
He bundled up the gun and knife in panic and went to see 'refuge' in the neighbours house, at about 4pm on February 5, Mr Cassidy added.
(Image: GMP)
The lawyer said that Vinter had the 'common sense' not to try to use the shotgun or knife to try and escape from the police.
After leaving school with nine GCSE's at grades of C or above, Vinter dropped out of college and started using cannabis, the court heard.
Mr Cassidy said there were also 'hints' of Vinter suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues, which could have made him more vulnerable to more sophisticated criminals.
Jailing Vinter for six years, Judge Suzanne Goddard QC told him: "You were involved in the business of drug dealing, albeit it may very well be that you were acting on the decisions of others.
"But you clearly played a significant role."
Vinter pleaded guilty to four offences.
They included one count of possession of a bladed article; one count of possession with intent to supply heroin; one count of possession with intent to supply cocaine and one count of possession of a shotgun in a public place.
After the hearing, DC James Donnelly, of GMP’s Operation Challenger within the City of Manchester Division, said: "By possessing a firearm and being involved in the supply of drugs, Vinter was putting members of the public across Greater Manchester at risk.
"GMP will not allow offenders to put communities in danger and that is why specialist teams like Challenger, which is dedicated to tackling serious and organised crime, are such a valuable resource for the force.
"I hope today’s result reassures the public that GMP is constantly working behind the scenes to identify those involved in criminal activity and disrupt them - ultimately bringing them to face justice."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--1 million pieces of PPE distributed from mutual aid hub

An important milestone has been reached by authorities in Greater Manchester in the fight against coronavirus .
This week , the one millionth piece of PPE ( personal protective equipment ) was distributed through the Manchester and Trafford PPE Mutual Aid Hub , as the councils support their most vulnerable residents .
The mutual aid hub is an emergency service based on the urgent supply of PPE equipment to ensure key workers have the protection they need to continue providing essential services .
For almost a month the hub has been working to provide equipment to staff working in health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The dedication and hard work of the Hub project team in challenging circumstances has resulted in the distribution of 1,014,487 items of PPE in 847 parcels since the hub became operational on March 31 .
This week Manchester City Council Leader Sir Richard Leese visited the centre and saw the shipment containing the one millionth item leave for delivery .
He said : “ In response to the pandemic there have been so many Mancunians going above and beyond to protect the lives of others .
“ While we have rightfully celebrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff here at this Hub deserve just as much recognition for the role they are playing .
The ongoing struggle nationally to secure huge PPE has been well documented , so for the team to source and process such a huge amount of equipment in such a short space of time is an incredible feat .
“ Without them key workers across Manchester would not have the protective equipment they need to continue doing their jobs .
For that we should not only be grateful , but proud of the essential work they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Coun Andrew Western , Trafford Council Leader , said : “ There are so many unsung heroes involved in the hub , working tirelessly to make sure our frontline staff receive the right protective equipment so they can do their jobs in really challenging circumstances and I can not thank them enough .
“ The PPE situation has not been without its challenges nationally , but this is a great example of partnership working between two councils which is benefiting our staff and allowing them to deliver essential services to some of @ @ @ @ @ @

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An important milestone has been reached by authorities in Greater Manchester in the fight against coronavirus.
This week, the one millionth piece of PPE (personal protective equipment) was distributed through the Manchester and Trafford PPE Mutual Aid Hub, as the councils support their most vulnerable residents.
The mutual aid hub is an emergency service based on the urgent supply of PPE equipment to ensure key workers have the protection they need to continue providing essential services.
For almost a month the hub has been working to provide equipment to staff working in health and social care throughout Manchester and Trafford.
The dedication and hard work of the Hub project team in challenging circumstances has resulted in the distribution of 1,014,487 items of PPE in 847 parcels since the hub became operational on March 31.
This week Manchester City Council Leader Sir Richard Leese visited the centre and saw the shipment containing the one millionth item leave for delivery.
He said: “In response to the pandemic there have been so many Mancunians going above and beyond to protect the lives of others.
“While we have rightfully celebrated the efforts of frontline workers, the staff here at this Hub deserve just as much recognition for the role they are playing. The ongoing struggle nationally to secure huge PPE has been well documented, so for the team to source and process such a huge amount of equipment in such a short space of time is an incredible feat.
“Without them key workers across Manchester would not have the protective equipment they need to continue doing their jobs. For that we should not only be grateful, but proud of the essential work they continue to do week in week out.”
Coun Andrew Western, Trafford Council Leader, said: “There are so many unsung heroes involved in the hub, working tirelessly to make sure our frontline staff receive the right protective equipment so they can do their jobs in really challenging circumstances and I cannot thank them enough.
“The PPE situation has not been without its challenges nationally, but this is a great example of partnership working between two councils which is benefiting our staff and allowing them to deliver essential services to some of our most vulnerable residents.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Costa Coffee reopens four branches for takeaway and delivery

Costa Coffee has announced that is has opened four of its branches .
The stores will be open from today , Friday April 24 , but only for takeaway and delivery .
It comes after other high-street food chains such as Five Guys and KFC as well as DIY store B & Q re-opened select stores .
The cafe chain has confirmed the first of its four stores reopened today , April 24 .
Writing on its Facebook page , Costa said : `` We 're opening two drive-thru lanes and two stores for delivery on Friday .
`` A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that have volunteered to work – helping support key workers .
`` Our priority remains the safety of our teams and customers . ''
Two of the four stores to open are in Greater Manchester .
The Manchester White City branch in Old Trafford will operate as a drive through while Costa Oxford Road will deliver only .
The other two stores are Mansfield Sutton Road ( drive-thru ) and Avonmeads Retail Park ( delivery only ) .
The stores will be open from 8am to 4pm from today .
The delivery is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as reopening four of its branches , Costa is also donating another 250,000 ready-to-drink coffee cans to key workers in surrounding areas .

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Costa Coffee has announced that is has opened four of its branches.
The stores will be open from today, Friday April 24, but only for takeaway and delivery.
It comes after other high-street food chains such as Five Guys and KFC as well as DIY store B&Q re-opened select stores.
The cafe chain has confirmed the first of its four stores reopened today, April 24.
Writing on its Facebook page, Costa said: "We're opening two drive-thru lanes and two stores for delivery on Friday.
"A massive thank you to the team members that have volunteered to work – helping support key workers.
"Our priority remains the safety of our teams and customers."
Two of the four stores to open are in Greater Manchester.
The Manchester White City branch in Old Trafford will operate as a drive through while Costa Oxford Road will deliver only.
The other two stores are Mansfield Sutton Road (drive-thru)and Avonmeads Retail Park (delivery only).
The stores will be open from 8am to 4pm from today.
The delivery is available via Uber Eats.
As well as reopening four of its branches, Costa is also donating another 250,000 ready-to-drink coffee cans to key workers in surrounding areas.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Four-seat family paddling pool is back at Asda and Smyths for summer 2020

A four-seater £40 paddling pool is back in stock this summer .
The giant inflatable lounge pool flew off the @ @ @ @ @ families set to be spending more time than ever in their gardens during lockdown , @ @ @ @ @ a sell-out once again .
But if you want to be head of the game @ @ @ @ @ in stock at Smyths and Asda now and can be delivered to your door .
@ @ @ @ @ four built-in seats with backrests , the Intex Family Lounge Pool is billed as 'the @ @ @ @ @ the family and enjoy the great outdoors ' .
It also has a 900-litre water @ @ @ @ @ own drain plug and repair patch .
Customers seem to be mostly pleased with it @ @ @ @ @ it a four-star rating .
At Smyths delivery is free for orders over £19 .
@ @ @ @

A four-seater £40 paddling pool is back in stock this summer.
The giant inflatable lounge pool flew off the shelves last year and with families set to be spending more time than ever in their gardens during lockdown, it'll no doubt be a sell-out once again.
But if you want to be head of the game this year then it's in stock at Smyths and Asda now and can be delivered to your door.
(Image: Smyths)
Featuring two drink holders and four built-in seats with backrests, the Intex Family Lounge Pool is billed as 'the perfect way to relax with the family and enjoy the great outdoors'.
It also has a 900-litre water capacity and comes with its own drain plug and repair patch.
Customers seem to be mostly pleased with it too, with most giving it a four-star rating.
At Smyths delivery is free for orders over £19. Asda charges £2.95.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--WW2 veteran, 98, with long-standing lung condition beats coronavirus

A 98-year-old war veteran with a long-standing lung condition has been discharged from hospital after surviving coronavirus .
Douglas Moore , who served in the 8th Army as a signaller during the Second World War , has been given the all clear after spending six days in hospital with the disease .
He was diagnosed after being admitted to Kettering General Hospital with a high temperature and a cough on April 15 following a fall .
Mr Moore , from Northamptonshire , said he felt “ very special ” after nurses gave him a round of applause as he left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good to me in hospital and I felt very special when they gave me a clap and a cheer when I left today , '' he said on Wednesday .
“ I think they are all absolutely wonderful and the hospital is wonderful too.
” Mr Moore ’ s daughter Margaret Tuffin , who he lives with , said : “ The reason an ambulance was called was because my dad had a fall and he was also coughing and had a temperature .
“ Fortunately he wasn ’ t badly injured in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in because he had coronavirus .
He has now recovered enough to come home – even though he has a long-standing lung condition .
“ Now he ’ s home he likes to sit in the garden and watch the world go by , and enjoys watching the wildlife.
” Mr Moore ’ s grandson , Lee Tuffin said : “ My granddad is just an amazing man .
He is always worried more about everyone else than himself .
“ His memory is surprisingly good for his age and everyone who meets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t get over the fact he is 98.
” Ward Sister Lucy Elliott , who works at Kettering General Hospital , said : “ We were just so impressed with Mr Moore .
He was lovely to look after and a very nice chap .
“ We wanted to give him a good send-off , so we did him a clap with all the team as he went off in his wheelchair to the ambulance to take him home .
“ We said we would miss him and he said he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s so great to see him recover from Covid and be well enough to go home .
”

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A 98-year-old war veteran with a long-standing lung condition has been discharged from hospital after surviving coronavirus.
Douglas Moore, who served in the 8th Army as a signaller during the Second World War, has been given the all clear after spending six days in hospital with the disease.
He was diagnosed after being admitted to Kettering General Hospital with a high temperature and a cough on April 15 following a fall.
Mr Moore, from Northamptonshire, said he felt “very special” after nurses gave him a round of applause as he left the ward.
“They were very good to me in hospital and I felt very special when they gave me a clap and a cheer when I left today," he said on Wednesday.
“I think they are all absolutely wonderful and the hospital is wonderful too.”
Mr Moore’s daughter Margaret Tuffin, who he lives with, said: “The reason an ambulance was called was because my dad had a fall and he was also coughing and had a temperature.
“Fortunately he wasn’t badly injured in the fall, but they kept him in because he had coronavirus. He has now recovered enough to come home – even though he has a long-standing lung condition.
“Now he’s home he likes to sit in the garden and watch the world go by, and enjoys watching the wildlife.”
Mr Moore’s grandson, Lee Tuffin said: “My granddad is just an amazing man. He is always worried more about everyone else than himself.
“His memory is surprisingly good for his age and everyone who meets him loves him, and they can’t get over the fact he is 98.”
Ward Sister Lucy Elliott, who works at Kettering General Hospital, said: “We were just so impressed with Mr Moore. He was lovely to look after and a very nice chap.
“We wanted to give him a good send-off, so we did him a clap with all the team as he went off in his wheelchair to the ambulance to take him home.
“We said we would miss him and he said he would miss us, too. It’s so great to see him recover from Covid and be well enough to go home.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Man 'racing around streets and doing wheelies' unwittingly leads cops home

A man in south Manchester who was 'not adhering to rules of the road ' was unknowingly being followed home @ @ @ @ @ the Chorlton and Didsbury area witnessed the man yesterday ( April 23 ) racing around @ @ @ @ @ However , he was unaware that officers were behind him and were able to catch @ @ @ @ @ Following him home , officers then seized the bike and the biker was reported for @ @ @ @ @ of today 's top stories here '' The rider of this bike was shocked to @ @ @ @ @ knocking at his door today , '' GMP Chorlton and Didsbury posted on social media @ @ @ @ @ he wanted to race around the streets pulling wheelies and not adhere to the rules @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Totally unaware that officers were behind him , leading them straight to his @ @ @ @ @ under # S165RTA and rider reported for driving offences and will face a day in @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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A man in south Manchester who was 'not adhering to rules of the road' was unknowingly being followed home by officers.
Police in the Chorlton and Didsbury area witnessed the man yesterday (April 23) racing around the streets pulling wheelies.
However, he was unaware that officers were behind him and were able to catch him in the act.
Following him home, officers then seized the bike and the biker was reported for driving offences.
"The rider of this bike was shocked to see the #ProblemSolving Team knocking at his door today," GMP Chorlton and Didsbury posted on social media.
"The rider decided he wanted to race around the streets pulling wheelies and not adhere to the rules of the road this morning.
"Totally unaware that officers were behind him, leading them straight to his address.
"Bike seized under #S165RTA and rider reported for driving offences and will face a day in court to explain his actions."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Her son murdered her boyfriend, she tried to cover it up - now mum's in jail

A mother who tried to cover up the fact her son had murdered her boyfriend has been jailed .
Nancy Smith , 48 , has been locked up for perverting the course of justice , after she came up with an 'elaborate ' story to try and deflect the police 's attention away from her son Bernard Ward , then 17 .
Ward , now 18 , was found guilty of murder after stabbing Smith 's partner , 52-year-old Vincent Wilson , to the head following a row in the house they shared on Silverdale Avenue in Irlam , Salford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police the man responsible , a dark haired man who wore a white t-shirt and blue jeans , had left the area before she saw Mr Wilson , who walked out of house with a knife protruding from his head .
Prosecutors claimed Smith tried to take Ward 's phone before he was arrested , because she knew there was 'incriminating messages ' in which Ward displayed his 'antipathy ' to Mr Wilson in 'graphic and violent detail ' .
During his trial , Ward alleged that Mr Wilson was 'an angry person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that after Mr Wilson had been attacked , Smith had ordered him not to implicate her son .
He told police that he had n't seen his attacker .
But the court heard Smith 's lies only persisted for about an hour , as police were soon informed Ward was in fact responsible .
Smith 's lawyer said she is likely to be 'traumatised ' by what happened , and feels like she is 'responsible ' for what happened to her son and boyfriend .
She pleaded guilty to perverting the course of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was waiting to be sentenced following her son 's trial .
After being convicted of murder last month , he was sentenced to the youth equivalent of life - detained at Her Majesty ’ s Pleasure for a minimum of 11 years .
She should have been sentenced at the same time , but a warrant was issued for her arrest after she changed her address and failed to maintain contact with her legal team .
The warrant was executed a week later , after she was found .
Now , appearing via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Smith , who was visibly emotional during the hearing , has been jailed for 18 months .
Defending , Michael Johnson said that there was an element of 'spontaneity ' about Smith 's lies , and that they were told in the 'heat of the moment ' .
Mr Johnson said her deception was 'unsophisticated ' and 'hopeless ' , and that they did not represent a serious interference with justice .
He claimed Smith asking her son for his phone was not 'sinister ' .
Mr Johnson said Smith did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's mobile had the numbers of family members stored on it .
He said his client now feels that if she had acted differently , 'these tragic events may not have occurred ' .
`` She is now burdened with feelings that it is she who is responsible for what happened to both of them , '' the lawyer added .
Following the attack , on the afternoon of Friday , August 30 last year , Smith did not believe that Mr Wilson would die as a result , Mr Johnson said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You were aware that it was a serious injury because Mr Wilson had a knife blade stuck in his head .
`` You were aware that there could be serious consequences for Bernard Ward if police became aware of the fact that he had stabbed Mr Wilson .
`` As a result of this you came up with a false story to deflect the police .
`` You thought about the lie , and you fabricated a coherent story . ''
But the judge said Smith 's 'dishonest and misguided ' attempt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about an hour , and that the affect on the course of justice was 'limited ' .
Smith , of Barrington Street , Clayton , admitted perverting the course of justice and a bail act offence .

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A mother who tried to cover up the fact her son had murdered her boyfriend has been jailed.
Nancy Smith, 48, has been locked up for perverting the course of justice, after she came up with an 'elaborate' story to try and deflect the police's attention away from her son Bernard Ward, then 17.
Ward, now 18, was found guilty of murder after stabbing Smith's partner, 52-year-old Vincent Wilson, to the head following a row in the house they shared on Silverdale Avenue in Irlam, Salford.
Manchester Crown Court heard Smith told police the man responsible, a dark haired man who wore a white t-shirt and blue jeans, had left the area before she saw Mr Wilson, who walked out of house with a knife protruding from his head.
Prosecutors claimed Smith tried to take Ward's phone before he was arrested, because she knew there was 'incriminating messages' in which Ward displayed his 'antipathy' to Mr Wilson in 'graphic and violent detail'.
During his trial, Ward alleged that Mr Wilson was 'an angry person and violent'.
A judge said that after Mr Wilson had been attacked, Smith had ordered him not to implicate her son. He told police that he hadn't seen his attacker.
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But the court heard Smith's lies only persisted for about an hour, as police were soon informed Ward was in fact responsible.
Smith's lawyer said she is likely to be 'traumatised' by what happened, and feels like she is 'responsible' for what happened to her son and boyfriend.
She pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice in November last year, and was waiting to be sentenced following her son's trial.
After being convicted of murder last month, he was sentenced to the youth equivalent of life - detained at Her Majesty’s Pleasure for a minimum of 11 years.
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She should have been sentenced at the same time, but a warrant was issued for her arrest after she changed her address and failed to maintain contact with her legal team.
The warrant was executed a week later, after she was found.
Now, appearing via video link from Styal prison in Cheshire, Smith, who was visibly emotional during the hearing, has been jailed for 18 months.
Defending, Michael Johnson said that there was an element of 'spontaneity' about Smith's lies, and that they were told in the 'heat of the moment'.
Mr Johnson said her deception was 'unsophisticated' and 'hopeless', and that they did not represent a serious interference with justice.
He claimed Smith asking her son for his phone was not 'sinister'.
Mr Johnson said Smith did not have a phone herself and that Ward's mobile had the numbers of family members stored on it.
He said his client now feels that if she had acted differently, 'these tragic events may not have occurred'.
(Image: MEN Media)
"She is now burdened with feelings that it is she who is responsible for what happened to both of them," the lawyer added.
Following the attack, on the afternoon of Friday, August 30 last year, Smith did not believe that Mr Wilson would die as a result, Mr Johnson said.
Judge Patrick Field QC told Smith: "You were aware that it was a serious injury because Mr Wilson had a knife blade stuck in his head.
"You were aware that there could be serious consequences for Bernard Ward if police became aware of the fact that he had stabbed Mr Wilson.
"As a result of this you came up with a false story to deflect the police.
"You thought about the lie, and you fabricated a coherent story."
But the judge said Smith's 'dishonest and misguided' attempt to protect her son only lasted for about an hour, and that the affect on the course of justice was 'limited'.
Smith, of Barrington Street, Clayton, admitted perverting the course of justice and a bail act offence.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Hospital claims it has cut coronavirus death rates with 'black boxes'

Doctors at Warrington Hospital claim to have reduced coronavirus death rates thanks to breathing machines normally used for a sleeping disorder .
Clinicians at the Cheshire hospital have modified ‘ black boxes ’ usually used to help sleep apnoea patients with their breathing as an alternative to ventilating people battling COVID-19 .
They say the new approach is less ‘ intrusive and invasive ’ , and leads to a quicker recovery rate .
Consultant Dr Mark Forrest told Sky News : “ We watched very closely what was happening in other countries , in particular Italy , and learned from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things in life , prevention is better than a cure .
“ If we can keep them away from the ventilator then that ’ s got to be good news , because it ’ s so difficult to ventilate.
” Warrington Hospital normally has access to only 12 intensive therapy unit ventilators , but five older machines were reserviced and seven more were recommissioned from the trust ’ s critical care transport equipment .
These ventilators involve a breathing pipe being inserted into the throat and the patient being put under anaesthetic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of survival .
But the adapted black boxes stabilise patients quickly , sometimes seeing a ‘ positive reaction ’ within 15 minutes .
Hundreds of patients who have been admitted to the hospital have benefitted from the innovation , which was first tested on members of staff .
Harold Thomson , who was admitted alongside wife Christine on Saturday after the pair tested positive for coronavirus , is among those who have used the adapted equipment .
The 64-year-old was admitted to intensive care upon his arrival at the hospital , but was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days later .
He said : “ I didn ’ t think I ’ d be leaving , I was that bad – I really thought I would n't be going home ” Meanwhile , Christine was being cared for elsewhere in the hospital .
She added : “ We were both so poorly we couldn ’ t look after each other at home – we just couldn ’ t get down the stairs to eat .
“ I said goodbye to him , and I was n't sure if I 'd ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been incredible – I hope now that the government sees the worth of the NHS and realises that , if they had n't cut services so much , we would have been better prepared.
” Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown , and for things to do while you are staying in , join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group .

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Doctors at Warrington Hospital claim to have reduced coronavirus death rates thanks to breathing machines normally used for a sleeping disorder.
Clinicians at the Cheshire hospital have modified ‘black boxes’ usually used to help sleep apnoea patients with their breathing as an alternative to ventilating people battling COVID-19.
They say the new approach is less ‘intrusive and invasive’, and leads to a quicker recovery rate.
Consultant Dr Mark Forrest told Sky News : “We watched very closely what was happening in other countries, in particular Italy, and learned from them.
“Like with so many things in life, prevention is better than a cure.
“If we can keep them away from the ventilator then that’s got to be good news, because it’s so difficult to ventilate.”
(Image: MEN)
Warrington Hospital normally has access to only 12 intensive therapy unit ventilators, but five older machines were reserviced and seven more were recommissioned from the trust’s critical care transport equipment.
These ventilators involve a breathing pipe being inserted into the throat and the patient being put under anaesthetic, with some only having a 50/50 chance of survival.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
But the adapted black boxes stabilise patients quickly, sometimes seeing a ‘positive reaction’ within 15 minutes.
Hundreds of patients who have been admitted to the hospital have benefitted from the innovation, which was first tested on members of staff.
Harold Thomson, who was admitted alongside wife Christine on Saturday after the pair tested positive for coronavirus, is among those who have used the adapted equipment.
The 64-year-old was admitted to intensive care upon his arrival at the hospital, but was well enough to be discharged only five days later.
He said: “I didn’t think I’d be leaving, I was that bad – I really thought I wouldn't be going home”
Meanwhile, Christine was being cared for elsewhere in the hospital.
She added: “We were both so poorly we couldn’t look after each other at home – we just couldn’t get down the stairs to eat.
“I said goodbye to him, and I wasn't sure if I'd ever see him again.
“The staff have been incredible – I hope now that the government sees the worth of the NHS and realises that, if they hadn't cut services so much, we would have been better prepared.”
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Bookings for key worker coronavirus tests stopped due to significant demand

Bookings for coronavirus tests for millions of key workers and their households have been halted for the day as a result of the 'siginificant demand . '
The Department of Health and Social Care apologised as no new tests were able to be booked from mid-morning on Friday as a result of demand .
It tweeted : `` There has been significant demand for booking tests today .
We apologise for any inconvenience .
`` We are continuing to rapidly increase availability .
More tests will be available tomorrow . ''
One woman replied : `` I had absolutely zero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test , and I ca n't .
Just about sums this z-list government up . ''
Another said : `` I put my details in and applied for a test ( at at test centre ) and was told I would receive a text shortly , that was early hours of this morning and I still haven ’ t received anything .
`` I have symptoms and I am a keyworker and was wondering when I may receive my text ?
The Department of Health tweet sought to assure the 10 million people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more would be available tomorrow .
The government is scrambling to meet its daily 100,000 testing target by the end of next week in line with promises made by Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
On Thursday evening , Mr Hancock announced that people whose work is critical to the Covid-19 response , and those they live with , will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they have symptoms , such as a high temperature or a continuous dry cough .
NHS and social care staff , police officers , teachers , social workers , undertakers , journalists and those who work in supermarkets and food production and essential utilities are among those now eligible along with those working in childcare .
At Thursday 's daily Downing Street briefing , Mr Hancock said the move was `` part of getting Britain back on her feet '' .
People will then receive a text message or an email with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can request a home test kit , although the latter are currently in limited supply .
A help desk has been established to aid the process , while mobile units run by the Army are travelling around the country to where they are needed , such as care homes .
Once completed , test results from the drive-through sites will be sent out by text within 48 hours , and within 72 hours of collection of the home delivery tests .
Mr Hancock said he wants to make it as `` easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a test , with the UK 's regional test locations growing as the crisis goes on .
He added more test sites are being set up each day , and officials are exploring other ways to ensure testing reaches those who need it most .
A week ago , testing was extended to all NHS and social care staff and voluntary workers , police , fire and rescue services , local authority staff , defence , prisons , probation staff and judiciary and frontline benefit workers .

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Bookings for coronavirus tests for millions of key workers and their households have been halted for the day as a result of the 'siginificant demand.'
The Department of Health and Social Care apologised as no new tests were able to be booked from mid-morning on Friday as a result of demand.
It tweeted: "There has been significant demand for booking tests today. We apologise for any inconvenience.
"We are continuing to rapidly increase availability. More tests will be available tomorrow."
https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1253627976442433537
One woman replied: "I had absolutely zero expectations of being able to book a test, and I can't. Just about sums this z-list government up."
Another said: "I put my details in and applied for a test (at at test centre) and was told I would receive a text shortly, that was early hours of this morning and I still haven’t received anything.
"I have symptoms and I am a keyworker and was wondering when I may receive my text?
The Department of Health tweet sought to assure the 10 million people in England now eligible for testing that more would be available tomorrow.
(Image: PA)
The government is scrambling to meet its daily 100,000 testing target by the end of next week in line with promises made by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
On Thursday evening, Mr Hancock announced that people whose work is critical to the Covid-19 response, and those they live with, will be able to register for a test if they have symptoms, such as a high temperature or a continuous dry cough.
NHS and social care staff, police officers, teachers, social workers, undertakers, journalists and those who work in supermarkets and food production and essential utilities are among those now eligible along with those working in childcare.
At Thursday's daily Downing Street briefing, Mr Hancock said the move was "part of getting Britain back on her feet".
(Image: PA)
People will then receive a text message or an email with an appointment at a drive-through centre or they can request a home test kit, although the latter are currently in limited supply.
A help desk has been established to aid the process, while mobile units run by the Army are travelling around the country to where they are needed, such as care homes.
Once completed, test results from the drive-through sites will be sent out by text within 48 hours, and within 72 hours of collection of the home delivery tests.
Mr Hancock said he wants to make it as "easy as possible" for people to get a test, with the UK's regional test locations growing as the crisis goes on.
He added more test sites are being set up each day, and officials are exploring other ways to ensure testing reaches those who need it most.
A week ago, testing was extended to all NHS and social care staff and voluntary workers, police, fire and rescue services, local authority staff, defence, prisons, probation staff and judiciary and frontline benefit workers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Antonio Valencia backs Pervis Estupinan for Manchester United transfer

Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has backed Pervis Estupinan to make a move to Old Trafford .
United are one of the sides to have been linked with a move for Watford defender Estupinan when the summer transfer window finally opens .
The 22-year-old has been in fine form this season while on loan at Osasuna with reports linking him with a permanent move in the coming months .
Estupinan is due to spend another season on loan at Osasuna before returning to Watford in 2021 , however reports suggest the Premier League club could recall him this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seems unlikely United will move for the Ecuadorian this summer but he already has the blessing of compatriot Valencia .
`` From here , I send all the positive energies to Estupiñán .
Hopefully , it will happen , ” El Telégrafo report him saying when asked about the rumour on Instagram .
Estupinan has already responded to his fellow Ecuadorian , thanking him for his support amid the rumours about his future .
`` I ’ m proud to receive the blessings of a reference like you .
A big hug , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does fit in with the ethos of signing top young talent at United , MEN Sport do not understand there to be any current interest in Estupinan .
It is also worth noting United ended their search for a new left-back late last year after the rise of Brandon Williams coupled with the rejuvenated form of Luke Shaw .

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Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has backed Pervis Estupinan to make a move to Old Trafford.
United are one of the sides to have been linked with a move for Watford defender Estupinan when the summer transfer window finally opens.
The 22-year-old has been in fine form this season while on loan at Osasuna with reports linking him with a permanent move in the coming months.
Estupinan is due to spend another season on loan at Osasuna before returning to Watford in 2021, however reports suggest the Premier League club could recall him this summer and cash-in on his form.
It seems unlikely United will move for the Ecuadorian this summer but he already has the blessing of compatriot Valencia.
"From here, I send all the positive energies to Estupiñán. Hopefully, it will happen,” El Telégrafo report him saying when asked about the rumour on Instagram.
Estupinan has already responded to his fellow Ecuadorian, thanking him for his support amid the rumours about his future.
"I’m proud to receive the blessings of a reference like you. A big hug," he replied.
Although the full-back does fit in with the ethos of signing top young talent at United, MEN Sport do not understand there to be any current interest in Estupinan.
It is also worth noting United ended their search for a new left-back late last year after the rise of Brandon Williams coupled with the rejuvenated form of Luke Shaw.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Nursing staff given essential items donation by local grocery

Nursing staff have been given essential items in a donation from an independent grocery store .
The NISA store in Seamon 's Road , Oldfield Brow , Altrincham donated toiletries and personal hygiene products to staff at Salford Royal Hospital to thank them for all they 're doing during the COVID-19 outbreak .
The store sent the supplies for NHS staff to use as they battle through extraordinary long shifts in difficult situations .
One nurse who received a care package said : “ Who needs Asda , Tesco or Sainsbury ’ s when we have our own Nisa ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and go out of their way to help us in any way they can .
So , let ’ s have a cheer for our very own helpful heroes.
” Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
And another posted a photograph of nurses with the donation , saying : “ Brilliant !
The nurses at Salford Royal with all our Oldfield Brow donations .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the UK have been making kind gestures every day to provide extra support to those most in need , who are helping all of us .
Stores have been offering additional support to their most vulnerable and elderly customers with free delivery services taken over the phone as well as online and shopping slots dedicated to the elderly and key workers as well as providing special assistance to local nursing homes and other care facilities .
Sales director at Nisa , Steve Leach , said : “ Every day there are more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the extra mile for their communities and making some truly selfless gestures .
It really is heart-warming to see such a fantastic community spirit .
”

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Nursing staff have been given essential items in a donation from an independent grocery store.
The NISA store in Seamon's Road, Oldfield Brow, Altrincham donated toiletries and personal hygiene products to staff at Salford Royal Hospital to thank them for all they're doing during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The store sent the supplies for NHS staff to use as they battle through extraordinary long shifts in difficult situations.
One nurse who received a care package said: “Who needs Asda, Tesco or Sainsbury’s when we have our own Nisa? The many staff are more than friendly and go out of their way to help us in any way they can. So, let’s have a cheer for our very own helpful heroes.”
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
And another posted a photograph of nurses with the donation, saying: “Brilliant! The nurses at Salford Royal with all our Oldfield Brow donations. So touching. Absolutely brilliant.”
Individual retailers across the UK have been making kind gestures every day to provide extra support to those most in need, who are helping all of us.
Stores have been offering additional support to their most vulnerable and elderly customers with free delivery services taken over the phone as well as online and shopping slots dedicated to the elderly and key workers as well as providing special assistance to local nursing homes and other care facilities.
Sales director at Nisa, Steve Leach, said: “Every day there are more and more examples of independent retailers going the extra mile for their communities and making some truly selfless gestures. It really is heart-warming to see such a fantastic community spirit.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Rochdale’s largest social housing landlord urged to help coronavirus effort

Rochdale ’ s largest social housing landlord has been urged to allow empty flats at its landmark Seven Sisters blocks to be used as emergency accommodation for the homeless .
Coun Danny Meredith - who heads up scrutiny of regeneration in the borough - also wants Rochdale Boroughwide Housing to do the same with properties at neighbouring Lower Falinge during the Covid-19 crisis .
He calls for the move in a letter signed by 57 other councillors which heaps renewed pressure on RBH to publish specific details of its regeneration plan for the two estates .
Referring to efforts being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the coronavirus pandemic he writes : “ Instead of the council paying large amounts of funds to accommodate residents in expensive B & Bs and hotels , would it not be more practicable and viable to move residents into the existing empty properties within the ‘ Seven Sisters ’ flats at College Bank and at properties in the Lower Falinge area ?
” The letter also demands RBH confirms how many socially rented homes will be built by the end of the regeneration process , as ‘ very little or no ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently available via the Homechoice service .
Failure to do so , it adds , should result in the project being halted until the council and residents are satisfied with the proposed numbers - leaving open the option to refurbish rather than rebuild .
Signed by all but three elected members it echoes a motion that was set to go before a full council meeting in March , but was dropped alongside other non-urgent items due to the coronavirus crisis .
Coun Meredith said : `` We 've been asking for figures on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to build in the town centre and we 've not had answers , so this is the final step .
`` There 's a massive amount of people waiting for social housing in the Rochdale borough and we do n't want to lose houses and flats .
We want to make sure we are protecting the most vulnerable people in Rochdale . ''
But RBH says it is already playing a full role in the borough ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic - housing 32 families in temporary accommodation - and making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected to move home during the pandemic .
And it has also reiterated its offer to hand over the redevelopment of College Bank to the council if it can produce a ‘ realistic alternative plan ’ - including the £90m needed to refurbish all seven blocks .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
In an open response to Coun Meredith ’ s chief executive Gareth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the only viable way to meet future housing need in the town centre .
Though he does not produce the figures demanded by councillors he writes : “ We have been working very closely with senior council officers since 2016 to develop a positive way forward for College Bank and Lower Falinge .
“ We want to ensure that this town centre neighbourhood provides good quality homes that meet the needs of local people , now and in the future.
” He adds : “ We will not shirk responsibility for meeting these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessary decisions , right for the long term .
“ However , if Coun Meredith and his colleagues have a realistic alternative plan to generate the £90m-plus needed to fund the works to all seven blocks at College Bank , we would be willing to facilitate the council taking on this responsibility .
“ The fundamental challenges faced in providing the right quality and mix of homes in central Rochdale remain – especially the need to provide new family housing .
Both the Council and RBH agree that high-rise flats are just not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A further letter sent directly to Coun Meredith - and made public by RBH - invites him and other ‘ interested councillors ’ to a briefing to discuss matters in more detail .

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Rochdale’s largest social housing landlord has been urged to allow empty flats at its landmark Seven Sisters blocks to be used as emergency accommodation for the homeless.
Coun Danny Meredith - who heads up scrutiny of regeneration in the borough - also wants Rochdale Boroughwide Housing to do the same with properties at neighbouring Lower Falinge during the Covid-19 crisis.
He calls for the move in a letter signed by 57 other councillors which heaps renewed pressure on RBH to publish specific details of its regeneration plan for the two estates.
Referring to efforts being made to ensure the vulnerable are housed during the coronavirus pandemic he writes: “Instead of the council paying large amounts of funds to accommodate residents in expensive B&Bs and hotels, would it not be more practicable and viable to move residents into the existing empty properties within the ‘Seven Sisters’ flats at College Bank and at properties in the Lower Falinge area?”
The letter also demands RBH confirms how many socially rented homes will be built by the end of the regeneration process, as ‘very little or no’ town centre housing of that type is currently available via the Homechoice service.
Failure to do so, it adds, should result in the project being halted until the council and residents are satisfied with the proposed numbers - leaving open the option to refurbish rather than rebuild.
Signed by all but three elected members it echoes a motion that was set to go before a full council meeting in March, but was dropped alongside other non-urgent items due to the coronavirus crisis.
Coun Meredith said: "We've been asking for figures on the number of houses RBH are planning to build in the town centre and we've not had answers, so this is the final step.
"There's a massive amount of people waiting for social housing in the Rochdale borough and we don't want to lose houses and flats. We want to make sure we are protecting the most vulnerable people in Rochdale."
But RBH says it is already playing a full role in the borough’s response to the coronavirus pandemic - housing 32 families in temporary accommodation - and making it ‘clear’ nobody would be expected to move home during the pandemic.
And it has also reiterated its offer to hand over the redevelopment of College Bank to the council if it can produce a ‘realistic alternative plan’ - including the £90m needed to refurbish all seven blocks.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
In an open response to Coun Meredith’s chief executive Gareth Swarbrick insists the RBH regeneration masterplan is the only viable way to meet future housing need in the town centre.
Though he does not produce the figures demanded by councillors he writes: “We have been working very closely with senior council officers since 2016 to develop a positive way forward for College Bank and Lower Falinge.
“We want to ensure that this town centre neighbourhood provides good quality homes that meet the needs of local people, now and in the future.”
He adds: “We will not shirk responsibility for meeting these challenges head on and taking difficult but necessary decisions, right for the long term.
“ However, if Coun Meredith and his colleagues have a realistic alternative plan to generate the £90m-plus needed to fund the works to all seven blocks at College Bank, we would be willing to facilitate the council taking on this responsibility.
“ The fundamental challenges faced in providing the right quality and mix of homes in central Rochdale remain – especially the need to provide new family housing. Both the Council and RBH agree that high-rise flats are just not appropriate for housing families with children.”
A further letter sent directly to Coun Meredith - and made public by RBH - invites him and other ‘interested councillors’ to a briefing to discuss matters in more detail.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--What happened to forgotten Man City signing Matias Vuoso

When a South American striker moved from Independiente to Manchester in 2002 , expectations were high .
But he struggled , and failed to score in his first season at the club .
But where Diego Forlan eventually won the Premier League and FA Cup with Manchester United , his former teammate had no such luck at Manchester City .
In fact , Matias Vuoso didn ’ t even make an appearance for the club , never mind score a goal .
Signed by Kevin Keegan for £3.5million , Vuoso had made his name in a strike partnership with Forlan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearances for Independiente , at the age of just 20 Vuoso made the move to Manchester .
The transfer showed early signs of potentially working out , as Vuoso was the top scorer for the reserve team in 2002/03 .
But he made no impression on the senior side , with the closest he came to making an appearance being a spot on the bench for a Worthington Cup tie at Wigan .
Vuoso wasn ’ t happy about his lack of game time , Keegan never spoke to him about why he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find it strange he does n't play me , it was an expensive transfer , but maybe he does n't think well of me , maybe he was expecting something else of me , ” he said at the time .
“ I have nothing against Keegan even if he decides I 'm not right for the team , but I ca n't go on not playing for much longer . ''
The former England boss obviously decided Vuoso wasn ’ t right for City , as he sent him to Santos Laguna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While he made a slow start there too , the move undoubtedly proved the right one in the long term .
In two spells at the club , Vuoso scored 107 goals for Santos Laguna , the second-most by any player in the history of the club .
He was the top scorer in Liga MX in both their Apertura and Clausura tournaments in 2005 , and went on to win the latter in 2008 .
In club football , these were undoubtedly the highpoints of Vuoso ’ s career .
Aside from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his home country of Argentina a year before he retired , he spent his remaining time as a professional in Mexico - playing against City for Club America in a 2011 pre-season friendly in San Francisco .
Playing in Mexico proved to be his route into international football , thanks in part to another link with Manchester City .
Vuoso had made a couple of appearances for Argentina ’ s Under-20 side , but had never reached the senior team .
As a naturalised Mexican , however , he was able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City manager Sven Goran Eriksson who gave Vuoso his debut in August 2008 .
While he didn ’ t score that day , he did later pop up with some important international goals .
The highlight was a brace against Chile in an entertaining 3-3 draw at the 2015 Copa America .
Vuoso may not have been Keegan ’ s finest move in the transfer market , or even make an appearance for City , but he still managed to carve out a decent career for himself after life in Manchester .

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When a South American striker moved from Independiente to Manchester in 2002, expectations were high. But he struggled, and failed to score in his first season at the club.
But where Diego Forlan eventually won the Premier League and FA Cup with Manchester United, his former teammate had no such luck at Manchester City. In fact, Matias Vuoso didn’t even make an appearance for the club, never mind score a goal.
Signed by Kevin Keegan for £3.5million, Vuoso had made his name in a strike partnership with Forlan. Having scored 14 goals in 65 appearances for Independiente, at the age of just 20 Vuoso made the move to Manchester.
The transfer showed early signs of potentially working out, as Vuoso was the top scorer for the reserve team in 2002/03. But he made no impression on the senior side, with the closest he came to making an appearance being a spot on the bench for a Worthington Cup tie at Wigan.
Vuoso wasn’t happy about his lack of game time, and claimed Keegan never spoke to him about why he wasn’t featuring.
“I find it strange he doesn't play me, it was an expensive transfer, but maybe he doesn't think well of me, maybe he was expecting something else of me,” he said at the time.
“I have nothing against Keegan even if he decides I'm not right for the team, but I can't go on not playing for much longer."
Mexico move
The former England boss obviously decided Vuoso wasn’t right for City, as he sent him to Santos Laguna in Mexico on loan in 2003. While he made a slow start there too, the move undoubtedly proved the right one in the long term.
In two spells at the club, Vuoso scored 107 goals for Santos Laguna, the second-most by any player in the history of the club. He was the top scorer in Liga MX in both their Apertura and Clausura tournaments in 2005, and went on to win the latter in 2008.
In club football, these were undoubtedly the highpoints of Vuoso’s career. Aside from a brief spell with Talleres de Córdoba in his home country of Argentina a year before he retired, he spent his remaining time as a professional in Mexico - playing against City for Club America in a 2011 pre-season friendly in San Francisco.
International honours
Playing in Mexico proved to be his route into international football, thanks in part to another link with Manchester City. Vuoso had made a couple of appearances for Argentina’s Under-20 side, but had never reached the senior team.
As a naturalised Mexican, however, he was able to make 15 appearances. It was former City manager Sven Goran Eriksson who gave Vuoso his debut in August 2008.
While he didn’t score that day, he did later pop up with some important international goals. The highlight was a brace against Chile in an entertaining 3-3 draw at the 2015 Copa America.
Vuoso may not have been Keegan’s finest move in the transfer market, or even make an appearance for City, but he still managed to carve out a decent career for himself after life in Manchester.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Man United manager Solskjaer has sent three transfer window warnings

The possibilities appear to be endless for Manchester United as they approach the summer transfer window .
After a successful start to the year excitement is high around Old Trafford and fans wait eagerly to see just who will be attracted next .
Club officials worked out United had been linked with 113 different players in the winter window alone , they 'll need to keep their calculator handy as the days draw longer .
As part of the ongoing cultural reset Ed Woodward and Co. highlighted a desire for the club to have a 70 percent hit rate in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gunnar Solskjaer 's signings have been a success so far .
Naturally it means there is a frenzy among fans about future recruits and fanciful dreams are once again being entertained of how United might line up next season .
You ca n't blame them .
However , supporters have already been sent three telling messages about the summer transfer plans by Solskjaer .
As the biggest side in world football it is only natural to see United linked with so many players , with their brand an easy win for online publications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking to ramp up interest by throwing their name into the mix .
Yet it already looks like it will be more of the same for United this summer as they look to continue with the gradual rebuild and steadily push to be title challengers again .
Speaking on January transfer deadline day Solskjaer sighed when the prospect of the summer window was brought up , 13 hours before the last window had even shut .
`` Well we are a long way off the top of the table but we are improving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the right ones , '' Solskjaer stated .
`` It won ’ t be six or seven coming in definitely .
It will be a similar windows .
But here we go again , January is not even done but we are talking about the summer window .
Hopefully we can do our business early on . ''
Of course those comments came before the coronavirus pandemic and as a result the gradual improvement might be restricted even further in this fluctuating financial climate .
Values have dropped , revenue streams run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer window will be as indulgent as those of years gone by , although for United it never seemed like it would be any different .
The winter arrival of Bruno Fernandes was a bonus buy , one United needed but one which the club had n't necessarily gone into the window aiming to get .
Even prior to the deal to sign Odion Ighalo later in the day Solskjaer admitted recruiting Fernandes would have some impact on the budget which awaits him at the end of the season .
`` Of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the United manager admitted , before being asked specifically whether or not the midfield arrival was part of the summer budget .
`` Of course it is , '' he reiterated .
Yet every day the same big names are being linked .
Jadon Sancho remains the priority target for the summer window , but even a club as big as United know he would be a budget blowing buy .
That is n't to say his arrival would n't be worthwhile but it is clear to see why a move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fanciful and would all but end the hopes of any other major additions later this year .
United are keen to get their business done early this summer and without the distraction of the European Championship , that task should be a bit easier .
Although without selling a star player they might very well only be able to add one of their 'top targets ' , thankfully Solskjaer 's track record suggests it might be all they need .

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The possibilities appear to be endless for Manchester United as they approach the summer transfer window.
After a successful start to the year excitement is high around Old Trafford and fans wait eagerly to see just who will be attracted next.
Club officials worked out United had been linked with 113 different players in the winter window alone, they'll need to keep their calculator handy as the days draw longer.
As part of the ongoing cultural reset Ed Woodward and Co. highlighted a desire for the club to have a 70 percent hit rate in the transfer market - all of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's signings have been a success so far.
Naturally it means there is a frenzy among fans about future recruits and fanciful dreams are once again being entertained of how United might line up next season. You can't blame them. However, supporters have already been sent three telling messages about the summer transfer plans by Solskjaer.
As the biggest side in world football it is only natural to see United linked with so many players, with their brand an easy win for online publications to score clicks, and football agents looking to ramp up interest by throwing their name into the mix.
Yet it already looks like it will be more of the same for United this summer as they look to continue with the gradual rebuild and steadily push to be title challengers again.
Speaking on January transfer deadline day Solskjaer sighed when the prospect of the summer window was brought up, 13 hours before the last window had even shut.
"Well we are a long way off the top of the table but we are improving and improving and we gradually will improve with the right ones," Solskjaer stated. "It won’t be six or seven coming in definitely. It will be a similar windows. But here we go again, January is not even done but we are talking about the summer window. Hopefully we can do our business early on."
Of course those comments came before the coronavirus pandemic and as a result the gradual improvement might be restricted even further in this fluctuating financial climate. Values have dropped, revenue streams run dry and it seems unlikely the next transfer window will be as indulgent as those of years gone by, although for United it never seemed like it would be any different.
The winter arrival of Bruno Fernandes was a bonus buy, one United needed but one which the club hadn't necessarily gone into the window aiming to get. Even prior to the deal to sign Odion Ighalo later in the day Solskjaer admitted recruiting Fernandes would have some impact on the budget which awaits him at the end of the season.
"Of course signings and expenditure will affect your budget," the United manager admitted, before being asked specifically whether or not the midfield arrival was part of the summer budget. "Of course it is," he reiterated.
Yet every day the same big names are being linked. Jadon Sancho remains the priority target for the summer window, but even a club as big as United know he would be a budget blowing buy.
That isn't to say his arrival wouldn't be worthwhile but it is clear to see why a move for someone like Harry Kane is so fanciful and would all but end the hopes of any other major additions later this year.
United are keen to get their business done early this summer and without the distraction of the European Championship, that task should be a bit easier. Although without selling a star player they might very well only be able to add one of their 'top targets', thankfully Solskjaer's track record suggests it might be all they need.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Premier League confirms appointment of new chairman

The Premier League has confirmed the appointment of Gary Hoffman as new chairman following a unanimous vote on Friday .
Hoffman , currently chairman of Monzo Bank , will take up his new position on June 1 and the announcement comes during an incredibly testing period for England ’ s top-flight .
Football in the Premier League is currently suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus crisis , although the intention is for the 2019/20 campaign to be completed during the summer months .
However , this will lead to unprecedented changes to the sporting calendar , affecting the current season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislation also needing to be agreed for a number of aspects .
A statement said : “ The Premier League is delighted to confirm Gary Hoffman as its new Chair .
Today , Shareholders voted unanimously in favour of Gary ’ s appointment at a special teleconference meeting .
He will take over from Interim Chair Claudia Arney on 1 June .
“ Gary is currently the Chairman of Monzo Bank Limited , Hastings Group Holdings plc and Coventry Building Society .
He will leave Hastings Group before joining the Premier League .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Football Foundation , Chairman of Visa Europe , a Vice-Chairman of Coventry City FC and was appointed to lead Northern Rock through its government bailout .
He began his career at Barclays , where he rose to executive positions including Group Vice-Chairman and CEO of Barclaycard.
” Speaking about his appointment , Hoffman said : “ Football has been central to my life as a fan , an administrator and in my business career , so it is an honour to join the Premier League as Chair .
“ During my time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how the growth of the Premier League , to become the world ’ s most-watched sporting competition , helped it play an increasingly pivotal role in communities across the country .
“ Now everyone in football , at home and abroad , is coming together to support one another through the COVID-19 pandemic .
I am convinced this spirit of togetherness will help the game we cherish , and the Premier League , endure long into the future .
”

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The Premier League has confirmed the appointment of Gary Hoffman as new chairman following a unanimous vote on Friday.
Hoffman, currently chairman of Monzo Bank, will take up his new position on June 1 and the announcement comes during an incredibly testing period for England’s top-flight.
Football in the Premier League is currently suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus crisis, although the intention is for the 2019/20 campaign to be completed during the summer months.
However, this will lead to unprecedented changes to the sporting calendar, affecting the current season and the 2020/21 campaign, with new legislation also needing to be agreed for a number of aspects.
A statement said: “The Premier League is delighted to confirm Gary Hoffman as its new Chair. Today, Shareholders voted unanimously in favour of Gary’s appointment at a special teleconference meeting. He will take over from Interim Chair Claudia Arney on 1 June.
“Gary is currently the Chairman of Monzo Bank Limited, Hastings Group Holdings plc and Coventry Building Society. He will leave Hastings Group before joining the Premier League.
“Previously, he was Chairman of the Football Foundation, Chairman of Visa Europe, a Vice-Chairman of Coventry City FC and was appointed to lead Northern Rock through its government bailout. He began his career at Barclays, where he rose to executive positions including Group Vice-Chairman and CEO of Barclaycard.”
Speaking about his appointment, Hoffman said: “Football has been central to my life as a fan, an administrator and in my business career, so it is an honour to join the Premier League as Chair.
“During my time at the Football Foundation, I saw how the growth of the Premier League, to become the world’s most-watched sporting competition, helped it play an increasingly pivotal role in communities across the country.
“Now everyone in football, at home and abroad, is coming together to support one another through the COVID-19 pandemic. I am convinced this spirit of togetherness will help the game we cherish, and the Premier League, endure long into the future.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-24--Disney Plus is celebrating Star Wars Day with two premieres

May the Fourth marks the annual Star Wars Day which sees fans across the world celebrate the iconic series .
This year will see the new streaming platform Disney+ get involved by releasing brand-new original content for fans to watch .
This includes the highly anticipated conclusion of Star Wars : The Clone Wars , the award-winning animated series which leads up to the events of Revenge of the Sith .
Since it 's debut in 2008 the show has produced seven seasons , became a ratings success and won a number of Emmy Awards .
Also joining the streaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gallery : The Mandalorian .
The eight-part documentary will go behind the scenes of the show exploring the first live-action Star Wars television series .
Fans can see interviews , never-before-seen-footage and roundtable conversations hosted by producer Jon Favreau .
Topics include the filmmaking process , the legacy of George Lucas ' Star Wars , the series ’ groundbreaking technology and the artistry behind the show ’ s practical models , effects , and creatures .
The Disney Gallery : The Mandalorian will debut three days after the original series wraps up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available every Friday for eight weeks .
The shows will join the already comprehensive collection of Star Wars movies and shows including Rogue One , The Last Jedi and the original film A New Hope .
To watch them go to www.disneyplus.com .
If you 're not signed up yet you can access a seven-day free trial and then pay £5.99 per month or £59.99 per year .

May the Fourth marks the annual Star Wars Day which sees fans across the world celebrate the iconic series.
This year will see the new streaming platform Disney+ get involved by releasing brand-new original content for fans to watch.
This includes the highly anticipated conclusion of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the award-winning animated series which leads up to the events of Revenge of the Sith.
Since it's debut in 2008 the show has produced seven seasons, became a ratings success and won a number of Emmy Awards.
Also joining the streaming platform on May 4, is Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian. The eight-part documentary will go behind the scenes of the show exploring the first live-action Star Wars television series.
Fans can see interviews, never-before-seen-footage and roundtable conversations hosted by producer Jon Favreau. Topics include the filmmaking process, the legacy of George Lucas' Star Wars, the series’ groundbreaking technology and the artistry behind the show’s practical models, effects, and creatures.
The Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian will debut three days after the original series wraps up in the UK, with a new episode available every Friday for eight weeks.
The shows will join the already comprehensive collection of Star Wars movies and shows including Rogue One, The Last Jedi and the original film A New Hope.
To watch them go to www.disneyplus.com. If you're not signed up yet you can access a seven-day free trial and then pay £5.99 per month or £59.99 per year.