themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--We had to pretend to be straight to have a family life. Now we're fighting to make sure no-one else

We had to pretend to be straight to have a family life. Now we're fighting to make sure no-one else has to

It was June 2012 and rainbow flags were draped all over Hurst Street in Birmingham .
Amongst the crowds flocking to watch the Birmingham Pride parade were Michael and Wes - they arrived separately but left together .
Within six months , the pair were engaged and two years later they were married .
For both Mike , now 40 , and Wes Johnson-Ellis , now 42 , it was n't their first marriage .
They had both previously married women .
Wes even has a 15-year-old daughter from that first marriage .
“ I got married at 20 because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do and was how I was able to have a family , '' Wes tells the Manchester Evening News .
`` I did n't know anybody when I was in my early twenties that was gay and had children .
“ I came out when I was 24 , and I decided to do it knowing it might have to be a trade off .
“ I told myself that I could come out and be happy , but the trade off was that I probably wouldn ’ t have any more children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so years ago , but we still hear from people today who still feel the same way . ''
When Mike and Wes got married , they knew right away they wanted to have children and began to look at their opportunities for surrogacy .
“ We looked into what the options looked like , whether that was international or in the UK , ” Mike says .
“ We realised there were n't a lot of advice for same-sex parents .
We had to find everything ourselves .
It was a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Some of the surrogacy services we found were n't particularly safe for the LGBTQ+ community and some of them were very much out of our price range.
” Mike says that many surrogacy services operate in countries where surrogacy is n't permitted for same-sex parents , such as Ukraine and India .
“ We would have to be quite deceptive and not truthful about your journey if we took any of those options and it just wasn ’ t something we felt comfortable doing . ''
And , while many people will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's way more costly than in the UK .
“ After a number of trips abroad , we decided the UK was right for us , '' Wes says .
`` We wanted to play a role in every step of the surrogacy , we wanted to be there for every scan and see our baby grow.
” The next step for the couple was to find a clinic that had experience working with gay men and was ‘ gay friendly ’ .
That ’ s when CARE Fertility in Moss Side became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really knowledgeable , ” Wes added .
“ They had had some previous experience with supporting intended fathers on the journey.
” Using Mark ’ s sperm , the couple found an egg donor that matched Wes ’ s characteristics , such as his hair and eye colour .
The pair then went on their hunt for a surrogacy and went to meet her .
“ It was sort of like dating really , ” Mike laughed .
“ We hung out for quite a while and met her family .
We were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them as well as for us , so it was important we had that bond.
” Through surrogacy , Mike and Wes now have two children - Talulah , born in October 2016 and Duke , born in August 2019 .
And their years of research have now encouraged Mike and Wes to help other would-be-parents on their journey .
The couple , under their TwoDads.U.K brand , have started running their own ‘ Surrogacy Information ’ events for men wanting to start a family of their own but might not know how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events in London , Mike and Wes are now bringing the event to Manchester this month for the first-time .
“ We didn ’ t have things like this when we wanted to have a baby , ” Mike says .
“ We had to do the research ourselves but it ’ s really quite straightforward when you ’ re pointed in the right direction with the right information.
” In addition , the couple are also ‘ avid ’ campaigners for equality when it comes to parenting .
Governed by the 1985 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often require surrogates to leave hospital grounds to ‘ hand over ’ the newly-born baby in order to diminish responsibility in case of any legal disputes .
“ It ’ s common for parents to be handed their baby in the hospital car park because of outdated requirements .
Another aspect of the Act is that there is an immediate six-week time period from birth before a formal transfer of parental rights can be applied for in court .
It can usually take around four months for the process to occur , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assessments and home inspections .
“ If you ’ re new to it , it can be quite a daunting process , ” Wes says .
“ That ’ s one of the things we try to educate people on and what the process looks like because it ’ s quite a nerve-wracking time.
” Mike and Wes said their own experiences at hospital have also helped impact a possible change in the law .
“ The hospital had never had a surrogacy journey before and had a lot of outdated policies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We felt we were being discriminated against and we actually had to involve our lawyers at one stage .
“ But we were able to resolve things and help rework the policies there to be more inclusive .
“ We kind of set that level of expectation .
We ’ ve since worked with the Department of Health to help to rewrite guidelines for surrogates and intended parents .
“ We just wanted to leave with our baby in the child seat and a balloon and hold hands with no drama .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we got in the end but so many parents don ’ t get that because they do things the way their hospital trusts do them.
” Following a consultation last year , the Law Commission is now expecting to produce a final report of recommendations for reform and a draft bill in 2021 .
The couple are also fighting for a change in changing rooms for dads , with their own # DadsChangeToo campaign .
“ One of the biggest frustrations that we find is that there 's a lack of baby changing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Changing stations are almost exclusively in women and disabled toilets .
“ We ’ re working on a campaign to launch 1000 changing stations in male toilets in restaurants , shops and bars across the country .
“ We ’ re launching first in the midlands and then we ’ re taking it to Manchester and London .
“ Through our campaigning and events , we ’ ve been able to see a real change in attitudes and how we have been able to impact people ’ s lives .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowing much about their options with surrogacy and are now well on their way to becoming parents .
“ We want to make sure everyone who wants to be parents has that opportunity and also has the knowledge and information they need.
” TwoDads.U.K will be holding their 'Your Route to Fatherhood ' surrogacy information event in Manchester on March 28 .
You can get tickets to the event , which is sponsored by CARE Fertility , here .

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It was June 2012 and rainbow flags were draped all over Hurst Street in Birmingham.
Amongst the crowds flocking to watch the Birmingham Pride parade were Michael and Wes - they arrived separately but left together.
Within six months, the pair were engaged and two years later they were married.
For both Mike, now 40, and Wes Johnson-Ellis, now 42, it wasn't their first marriage.
They had both previously married women. Wes even has a 15-year-old daughter from that first marriage.
“I got married at 20 because I thought that was the thing to do and was how I was able to have a family," Mike tells the Manchester Evening News.
"I didn't know anybody when I was in my early twenties that was gay and had children.
“I came out when I was 24, and I decided to do it knowing it might have to be a trade off.
“I told myself that I could come out and be happy, but the trade off was that I probably wouldn’t have any more children.
“This was only 15 or so years ago, but we still hear from people today who still feel the same way."
When Mike and Wes got married, they knew right away they wanted to have children and began to look at their opportunities for surrogacy.
“We looked into what the options looked like, whether that was international or in the UK,” Mike says.
“We realised there weren't a lot of advice for same-sex parents. We had to find everything ourselves. It was a good three years or so of research.
“Some of the surrogacy services we found weren't particularly safe for the LGBTQ+ community and some of them were very much out of our price range.”
Mike says that many surrogacy services operate in countries where surrogacy isn't permitted for same-sex parents, such as Ukraine and India.
“We would have to be quite deceptive and not truthful about your journey if we took any of those options and it just wasn’t something we felt comfortable doing."
And, while many people will go to America for surrogacy, it's way more costly than in the UK.
“After a number of trips abroad, we decided the UK was right for us," Wes says.
"We wanted to play a role in every step of the surrogacy, we wanted to be there for every scan and see our baby grow.”
The next step for the couple was to find a clinic that had experience working with gay men and was ‘gay friendly’.
That’s when CARE Fertility in Longsight became involved.
“The team there were really knowledgeable,” Wes added.
“They had had some previous experience with supporting intended fathers on the journey.”
Using Mike’s sperm, the couple found an egg donor that matched Wes’s characteristics, such as his hair and eye colour.
The pair then explored their options to find a surrogate and went to meet her.
“It was sort of like dating really,” Mike laughed.
“We hung out for quite a while and met her family. We were embarking on something that was huge for them as well as for us, so it was important we had that bond.”
Through surrogacy, Mike and Wes now have two children - Talulah, born in October 2016 and Duke, born in August 2019.
And their years of research have now encouraged Mike and Wes to help other would-be-parents on their journey.
The couple, under their TwoDads.U.K brand, have started running their own ‘Surrogacy Information’ events for men wanting to start a family of their own but might not know how to get started.
Having held two events in London, Mike and Wes are now bringing the event to Manchester this month for the first-time.
“We didn’t have things like this when we wanted to have a baby,” Mike says.
“We had to do the research ourselves but it’s really quite straightforward when you’re pointed in the right direction with the right information.”
In addition, the couple are also ‘avid’ campaigners for equality when it comes to parenting.
Governed by the 1985 Surrogacy Arrangements Act, many hospitals will often require surrogates to leave hospital grounds to ‘hand over’ the newly-born baby in order to diminish responsibility in case of any legal disputes.
“It’s common for parents to be handed their baby in the hospital car park because of outdated requirements.
“It’s really demeaning and it’s incredibly outdated.”
Another aspect of the Act is that there is an immediate six-week time period from birth before a formal transfer of parental rights can be applied for in court.
It can usually take around four months for the process to occur, and during that time there will be safety assessments and home inspections.
“If you’re new to it, it can be quite a daunting process,” Wes says.
“That’s one of the things we try to educate people on and what the process looks like because it’s quite a nerve-wracking time.”
Mike and Wes said their own experiences at hospital have also helped impact a possible change in the law.
“The hospital had never had a surrogacy journey before and had a lot of outdated policies and guidance." Mike said.
"We felt we were being discriminated against and we actually had to involve our lawyers at one stage.
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“But we were able to resolve things and help rework the policies there to be more inclusive.
“We kind of set that level of expectation. We’ve since worked with the Department of Health to help to rewrite guidelines for surrogates and intended parents.
“We just wanted to leave with our baby in the child seat and a balloon and hold hands with no drama.
“Thankfully, that’s the experience we got in the end but so many parents don’t get that because they do things the way their hospital trusts do them.”
Following a consultation last year, the Law Commission is now expecting to produce a final report of recommendations for reform and a draft bill in 2021.
The couple are also fighting for a change in changing rooms for dads, with their own #DadsChangeToo campaign.
“One of the biggest frustrations that we find is that there's a lack of baby changing in male bathrooms,” Mike added.
“Changing stations are almost exclusively in women and disabled toilets.
“We’re working on a campaign to launch 1000 changing stations in male toilets in restaurants, shops and bars across the country.
“We’re launching first in the midlands and then we’re taking it to Manchester and London.
“Through our campaigning and events, we’ve been able to see a real change in attitudes and how we have been able to impact people’s lives.
"People have come to our events not knowing much about their options with surrogacy and are now well on their way to becoming parents.
“We want to make sure everyone who wants to be parents has that opportunity and also has the knowledge and information they need.”
TwoDads.U.K will be holding their 'Your Route to Fatherhood' surrogacy information event in Manchester on March 28. You can get tickets to the event, which is sponsored by CARE Fertility, here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Darren Fletcher sends Manchester United title message in Liverpool FC and Man City comparison

Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has laid the gauntlet down to his old side in a comparison with Liverpool and Manchester City - and he has made some strong Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola claims .
The Reds have not won the Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson retired at the end of the 2012/13 season .
Liverpool on other hand have waited 30 years for a domestic league crown but that should end before May as the Merseyside outfit lead the way at the top .
City , meanwhile , have won the league four times from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of two-time reigning champions .
Ahead of United 's 2-0 win over City at Old Trafford this afternoon , Fletcher was discussing the Reds ' barren spell in the league and compared their situation with Liverpool and City .
Fletcher is adamant that United have to challenge for the title in the next two or three seasons when he believes that Liverpool and City will 'drop off ' .
The former Scotland international also feels that the Reds can challenge for the league crown within that time frame .
`` Manchester United can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait ) .
The current run is bad enough as it is , '' Fletcher told beIN SPORTS .
`` We need to see Manchester United winning the league in the next two or three years down the line .
`` That 's being realistic .
The bar has been raised in terms of what it takes to win the league .
`` Man City and Liverpool have taken it to an even higher level .
That 's where Manchester United have to get to .
`` United have to be ready for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which will probably come in a couple of years .
`` I ca n't see Pep Guardiola still being at Manchester City in two or three years .
Jurgen Klopp too .
Maybe it 's wishful thinking .
`` Man United have to put themselves in a position to capitalise if that happens .
Next season I expect a better campaign and in two or three years , I am expecting title challenges and potentially winning . ''

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Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has laid the gauntlet down to his old side in a comparison with Liverpool and Manchester City - and he has made some strong Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola claims.
The Reds have not won the Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson retired at the end of the 2012/13 season.
Liverpool on other hand have waited 30 years for a domestic league crown but that should end before May as the Merseyside outfit lead the way at the top.
City, meanwhile, have won the league four times from 2012 onwards and currently have the tag of two-time reigning champions.
Ahead of United's 2-0 win over City at Old Trafford this afternoon, Fletcher was discussing the Reds' barren spell in the league and compared their situation with Liverpool and City.
Fletcher is adamant that United have to challenge for the title in the next two or three seasons when he believes that Liverpool and City will 'drop off'. The former Scotland international also feels that the Reds can challenge for the league crown within that time frame.
"Manchester United cannot allow that (Liverpool 30-year title wait). The current run is bad enough as it is," Fletcher told beIN SPORTS.
"We need to see Manchester United winning the league in the next two or three years down the line.
"That's being realistic. The bar has been raised in terms of what it takes to win the league.
"Man City and Liverpool have taken it to an even higher level. That's where Manchester United have to get to.
"United have to be ready for Man City and Liverpool to drop off which will probably come in a couple of years.
"I can't see Pep Guardiola still being at Manchester City in two or three years. Jurgen Klopp too. Maybe it's wishful thinking.
"Man United have to put themselves in a position to capitalise if that happens. Next season I expect a better campaign and in two or three years, I am expecting title challenges and potentially winning."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--How a devastating attack on his dad outside Neighbourhood transformed boxer Jumbo's life

`` His last words were , I want to get you back in the ring '' , Jake Andrews recalls , his voice full of emotion .
It was the last conversation he had with his dad , Alan Andrews , who went on to take his own life .
Two years later and Jake has transformed his life , inspired by his dad 's final words .
The 24-year-old , who works as a bouncer at the Alchemist , is set to launch his professional boxing career in a few weeks time .
Not so long ago he weighed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was having suicidal thoughts .
But now Jake , who trains at Team Greaves in Oldham , is determined to honour his dad 's legacy through sport - and inspire others with the story of his journey .
The health of Jake 's dad , Alan , deteriorated rapidly after he was attacked from behind outside Neighbourhood night club .
He was already having a hard time , struggling with the heartache of losing his wife of 26 years , Nicola , to cancer in 2016 , when she was only 46 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nickname is 'Jumbo ' , said his dad hit drink 'hard ' .
And he was struggling himself , as his mum was the person who 'held him together ' .
Jake had been an amateur boxer since he was a young teenager , but when his mum died he gave it up .
Instead he would booze and take coke , he told the M.E.N .
He describes how he would go on nights out with his father and his brother to 'ease their pain ' .
Jake gained eight stone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughts of taking his own life .
`` My dad was dealing with it in a negative way , he was upset all the time '' , he said .
`` Without my mum he was n't the same , even when I looked in his eyes .
He wanted to be with my mum .
`` I wish I knew what I know now about mental health .
I could have sat down with him and talked to him about his life '' , Jake says as he sits in a room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Oldham .
One night , while he was grieving , Alan went out in the city centre .
He had an 'altercation ' with a man at Spinningfields nightspot Neighbourhood .
The man then followed Alan and punched him in the back of the head while he was having a cigarette outside .
Alan was knocked out cold for ten minutes , and left pouring with blood .
No one was arrested for the attack - a source of frustration for Alan .
His life was never the same after that moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could n't work due to the injury , and was in a wheelchair for six months .
Alan took his own life at the age of 46 .
When Jake was told the news about his father 's death , his initial reaction was anger .
`` I flipped the room up , I was crying .
I got down to Salford to see my brother , who was in tears .
I thought , 'our lives have ended ' .
I 've lost my mum , I lost my dad .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know what I mean ?
`` , he says tearfully .
Jake never thought he would get back into the ring after his mum 's death .
But when his dad died , he took his final words - about wanting to get him back in the ring - to heart .
His dad had always wanted him to box - and was the person to encourage him to train when he was a teenager .
`` What I said to myself ( after my dad died ) was , I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did when my mum passed away .
I 'm going to pick up the pieces and I 'm going to get back into boxing and do what my dad wished me to do .
Start positive moves . ''
Jake 's friend invited him down to Team Greaves gym in Oldham .
Step by step he got back into training .
`` I was still in that zone , no one loves me , no one cares for me anymore .
What 's the point in even talking to people ? ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pair did pads together and Jake began improving .
He 's had a few amateur fights and recently turned professional .
`` I 'm taking that dream to ( my dad ) now , I 'm bringing his legacy out on me .
I want his name to continue . ''
Jake 's life could have had a very different outcome .
During his teenage years growing up in Trinity , he was dismissed as a trouble maker .
He was permanently excluded from school following a fight .
He found himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ages of 11 and 13 , he was a 'fat kid ' .
He had an unhealthy lifestyle - he 'd sit playing Xbox for hours while binging on turkey dinosaurs and chip butties .
His parents wanted him to stay off the streets .
So he stayed indoors 'up until all hours ' playing games .
He was bullied for his size and would skip class to avoid the taunts .
`` They would say things like 'look at you , you fat muppet ' .
`` At 11 I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 stone .
I was a large kid .
I got into a lot of mither because of my weight .
`` It started getting a bit frustrating .
I started getting angry .
`` It was playing with me head .
It came to a time when I thought ' I 'm gon na have to end this .
I know how to defend myself ' .
`` My testosterone was flying through the roof . ''
A fight with three other boys led to Jake being excluded .
His mum Nicola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Youth Court and spent the rest of his school career at home .
With no place at school , he was given menial classwork to do at home on a computer to keep him busy , which 'was n't going to happen ' .
`` It made my life a misery .
Everyone was around me , qualified to become electricians and plumbers .
I was like ' I 've got no GCSEs to do nothing ' .
I was kind of behind everyone , everyone was in front .
I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Jake was never far away from trouble .
He would walk down the street , see something and 'want to destroy it ' , he says .
After another brush with the law , following a massive brawl at a kebab shop , Jake began caring for his mum , who was registered blind , and was paid carer 's allowance .
His dad decided Jake needed another purpose and to lose weight - and took him down to Oliver 's Gym in Salford .
`` My dad was like 'listen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get this weight off ya .
`` 'Come down to the boxing ring , let 's do something productive ' .
So I picked myself back up and started going to boxing . ''
Jake gets visibly excited as he recounts the moment he entered the boxing gym for the first time .
`` It was a bit nerve-wracking to be honest .
But as soon as I went in there the smell just hit me in the face .
`` I was like 'oh my god this smell is unreal ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , positive smell , it was crazy .
It was musty .
`` I was like 'wow ' , I just saw all the bags and everything like that and the ring and I was like 'oh my God this is where I want to be ' '' , he enthuses .
Jake trained hard and took part in unlicensed fights .
It gave him a new meaning and a new found confidence .
He could prove he was n't just the 'fat kid off the street ' .
His first fight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against a 25-year-old - which he won .
He had another fight against a 35-year-old in Newton Heath , where the atmosphere was 'electric ' .
`` I looked my opponent in the eye and I thought 'this is me , this is what I 'm going to do for the rest of my life ' . ''
Losing both of his parents in the years afterwards meant his life and boxing went off track .
But now Jake is now in a much better place .
He has had counselling and no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the junk food - he eats hearty meals of chicken , rice and broccoli .
He lives with his partner , his 'rock ' Sophia , and daughter Florence Nicola Andrews in Hyde .
His outlook on life is now 'very positive ' .
And his focus is on helping young people who have mental health issues .
He says he receives around 100 messages a day on Instagram from people who are struggling .
`` It 's made me the man I am today losing my parents .
`` People who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason clearly have underlying issues in their mind .
`` The first step is admitting it .
When you know you need to see someone for help , it 's the best thing to do .
`` Everything I 'm doing now is for my daughter , it 's for my family .
I just want her to do well . ''
Jumbo Jake 's first professional fight will be on May 9 at Oldham Sports Centre .
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"His last words were, I want to get you back in the ring", Jake Andrews recalls, his voice full of emotion.
It was the last conversation he had with his dad, Alan Andrews, who went on to take his own life.
Two years later and Jake has transformed his life, inspired by his dad's final words.
The 24-year-old, who works as a bouncer at the Alchemist, is set to launch his professional boxing career in a few weeks time.
Not so long ago he weighed 19 stone, was boozing heavily, and was having suicidal thoughts.
But now Jake, who trains at Team Greaves in Oldham, is determined to honour his dad's legacy through sport - and inspire others with the story of his journey.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The health of Jake's dad, Alan, deteriorated rapidly after he was attacked from behind outside Neighbourhood night club.
He was already having a hard time, struggling with the heartache of losing his wife of 26 years, Nicola, to cancer in 2016, when she was only 46 years old.
Jake, whose ring nickname is 'Jumbo', said his dad hit drink 'hard'.
And he was struggling himself, as his mum was the person who 'held him together'.
Jake had been an amateur boxer since he was a young teenager, but when his mum died he gave it up.
Instead he would booze and take coke, he told the M.E.N.
He describes how he would go on nights out with his father and his brother to 'ease their pain'.
(Image: Jake Andrews)
Jake gained eight stone, and in his darkest moments, had thoughts of taking his own life.
"My dad was dealing with it in a negative way, he was upset all the time", he said. "Without my mum he wasn't the same, even when I looked in his eyes. He wanted to be with my mum.
"I wish I knew what I know now about mental health. I could have sat down with him and talked to him about his life", Jake says as he sits in a room at the back of a boxing gym in Oldham.
One night, while he was grieving, Alan went out in the city centre. He had an 'altercation' with a man at Spinningfields nightspot Neighbourhood.
The man then followed Alan and punched him in the back of the head while he was having a cigarette outside.
Alan was knocked out cold for ten minutes, and left pouring with blood.
He suffered a stroke and spinal injury.
No one was arrested for the attack - a source of frustration for Alan.
(Image: supplied)
His life was never the same after that moment. His wife had gone, he couldn't work due to the injury, and was in a wheelchair for six months.
Alan took his own life at the age of 46.
When Jake was told the news about his father's death, his initial reaction was anger.
"I flipped the room up, I was crying. I got down to Salford to see my brother, who was in tears. I thought, 'our lives have ended'. I've lost my mum, I lost my dad. We said we'd be together, do you know what I mean?", he says tearfully.
Jake never thought he would get back into the ring after his mum's death.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
But when his dad died, he took his final words - about wanting to get him back in the ring - to heart.
His dad had always wanted him to box - and was the person to encourage him to train when he was a teenager.
"What I said to myself (after my dad died) was, I'm not doing the same thing that I did when my mum passed away. I'm going to pick up the pieces and I'm going to get back into boxing and do what my dad wished me to do. Start positive moves."
Jake's friend invited him down to Team Greaves gym in Oldham.
Step by step he got back into training.
"I was still in that zone, no one loves me, no one cares for me anymore. What's the point in even talking to people?"
He was befriended by coach Marvin Greaves - the pair did pads together and Jake began improving.
He's had a few amateur fights and recently turned professional.
"I'm taking that dream to (my dad) now, I'm bringing his legacy out on me. I want his name to continue."
Jake's life could have had a very different outcome.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
During his teenage years growing up in Trinity, he was dismissed as a trouble maker.
He was permanently excluded from school following a fight. He found himself in and out of court.
Between the ages of 11 and 13, he was a 'fat kid'.
He had an unhealthy lifestyle - he'd sit playing Xbox for hours while binging on turkey dinosaurs and chip butties.
His parents wanted him to stay off the streets. So he stayed indoors 'up until all hours' playing games.
He was bullied for his size and would skip class to avoid the taunts.
"They would say things like 'look at you, you fat muppet'.
"At 11 I was 11 stone. At 12 I was 12 stone. I was a large kid. I got into a lot of mither because of my weight.
"It started getting a bit frustrating. I started getting angry.
"It was playing with me head. It came to a time when I thought 'I'm gonna have to end this. I know how to defend myself'.
"My testosterone was flying through the roof."
A fight with three other boys led to Jake being excluded.
His mum Nicola was 'distraught'. Jake ended up in Youth Court and spent the rest of his school career at home.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
With no place at school, he was given menial classwork to do at home on a computer to keep him busy, which 'wasn't going to happen'.
"It made my life a misery. Everyone was around me, qualified to become electricians and plumbers. I was like 'I've got no GCSEs to do nothing'. I was kind of behind everyone, everyone was in front. I didn't have no drive, no nothing."
Jake was never far away from trouble.
He would walk down the street, see something and 'want to destroy it', he says.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
After another brush with the law, following a massive brawl at a kebab shop, Jake began caring for his mum, who was registered blind, and was paid carer's allowance.
His dad decided Jake needed another purpose and to lose weight - and took him down to Oliver's Gym in Salford.
"My dad was like 'listen son, we are going to have to get this weight off ya.
"'Come down to the boxing ring, let's do something productive'. So I picked myself back up and started going to boxing."
Jake gets visibly excited as he recounts the moment he entered the boxing gym for the first time.
"It was a bit nerve-wracking to be honest. But as soon as I went in there the smell just hit me in the face.
"I was like 'oh my god this smell is unreal'. It was type of a mad, positive smell, it was crazy. It was musty.
"I was like 'wow', I just saw all the bags and everything like that and the ring and I was like 'oh my God this is where I want to be'", he enthuses.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Jake trained hard and took part in unlicensed fights.
It gave him a new meaning and a new found confidence.
He could prove he wasn't just the 'fat kid off the street'.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
His first fight, at the age of 15, was against a 25-year-old - which he won.
He had another fight against a 35-year-old in Newton Heath, where the atmosphere was 'electric'.
"I looked my opponent in the eye and I thought 'this is me, this is what I'm going to do for the rest of my life'."
Losing both of his parents in the years afterwards meant his life and boxing went off track.
But now Jake is now in a much better place.
He has had counselling and no longer drinks or takes drugs.
Gone is the junk food - he eats hearty meals of chicken, rice and broccoli.
He lives with his partner, his 'rock' Sophia, and daughter Florence Nicola Andrews in Hyde.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
His outlook on life is now 'very positive'.
And his focus is on helping young people who have mental health issues.
He says he receives around 100 messages a day on Instagram from people who are struggling.
"It's made me the man I am today losing my parents.
"People who are aggressive towards others with no apparent reason clearly have underlying issues in their mind.
"The first step is admitting it. When you know you need to see someone for help, it's the best thing to do.
"Everything I'm doing now is for my daughter, it's for my family. I just want her to do well."
Jumbo Jake's first professional fight will be on May 9 at Oldham Sports Centre.
He wants to thank his sponsors - Base Security, Twinzz, Vow Nutrition, Bee Motion, Dr Anna Robins, Luv Car Loans, The Cheshire Osteopath, Remotion Media and Salford Waste Services Ltd.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Man City's Bernardo Silva gives verdict on crucial refereeing decision in Manchester derby defeat

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva believes the free-kick which led to Manchester United 's opening goal in Sunday 's derby defeat should n't have been awarded .
City have lost to their cross-town rivals for the third time this season after going down 2-0 at Old Trafford and , while the Blues were n't at their best , they were n't helped by some crucial refereeing decisions .
Sergio Aguero put the ball in the back of the net after being flagged for offside early in the second half , but a VAR review would later suggest that the Argentine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the build-up to Anthony Martial 's opening goal .
The Frenchman volleyed home Bruno Fernandes ' clever free-kick but replays showed that Ilkay Gundogan 's foul on the Portuguese which earned the free-kick was a soft one and Bernardo believes it was clearly not a foul .
`` I think from my point of view and from where I was it was clear that it was not a foul , '' Bernardo told Sky Sports after the defeat .
`` I do n't know if on the television it looks like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like us , like all the players , they can also make mistakes .
It 's football , it 's what it is . ''
Scott McTominay would score the second goal in the final moments after another mistake from goalkeeper Ederson and Bernardo has said the team must cut out the errors they 're making/ '' Our performance was not acceptable , '' he added .
“ We will have to watch the game back and listen to what Pep has to say .
But a team like ours can not lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ check what ’ s not going right and try not to make so many mistakes .
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Manchester City star Bernardo Silva believes the free-kick which led to Manchester United's opening goal in Sunday's derby defeat shouldn't have been awarded.
City have lost to their cross-town rivals for the third time this season after going down 2-0 at Old Trafford and, while the Blues weren't at their best, they weren't helped by some crucial refereeing decisions.
Sergio Aguero put the ball in the back of the net after being flagged for offside early in the second half, but a VAR review would later suggest that the Argentine was level.
There was more controversy in the build-up to Anthony Martial's opening goal. The Frenchman volleyed home Bruno Fernandes' clever free-kick but replays showed that Ilkay Gundogan's foul on the Portuguese which earned the free-kick was a soft one and Bernardo believes it was clearly not a foul.
"I think from my point of view and from where I was it was clear that it was not a foul," Bernardo told Sky Sports after the defeat.
"I don't know if on the television it looks like a foul or not but yeah the referees like us, like all the players, they can also make mistakes. It's football, it's what it is."
Scott McTominay would score the second goal in the final moments after another mistake from goalkeeper Ederson and Bernardo has said the team must cut out the errors they're making/
"Our performance was not acceptable," he added.
“We will have to watch the game back and listen to what Pep has to say. But a team like ours cannot lose this many games. We need to check what’s not going right and try not to make so many mistakes.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-08--Manchester United fans agree with what Rio Ferdinand said about Anthony Martial

Manchester United fans have reacted to what Rio Ferdinand said about Anthony Martial during the club 's clash at home to Manchester City .
The Reds came into the game needing a victory to push further up the Premier League table in their battle to ensure qualification for next season 's Champions League .
United started the match off in the right manner by opening the scoring in the first half thanks to a wonderful piece of play .
Bruno Fernandes lifted the ball over the defence from a free kick before Martial proceeded to volley home , though City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But it was n't just Martial 's goal which led to Ferdinand reacting on Twitter .
The French forward produced a better display full of more energy than he has in recent weeks .
United fans reacted in unison to the tweet from the club legend .
United have moved up to fifth in the Premier League thanks to the 2-0 win , with Scott McTominay scoring from distance in injury time .
The Reds are three points behind Chelsea , who sit in fourth place .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday March 15 .

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Manchester United fans have reacted to what Rio Ferdinand said about Anthony Martial during the club's clash at home to Manchester City.
The Reds came into the game needing a victory to push further up the Premier League table in their battle to ensure qualification for next season's Champions League.
United started the match off in the right manner by opening the scoring in the first half thanks to a wonderful piece of play.
Bruno Fernandes lifted the ball over the defence from a free kick before Martial proceeded to volley home, though City goalkeeper Ederson should have done better.
But it wasn't just Martial's goal which led to Ferdinand reacting on Twitter. The French forward produced a better display full of more energy than he has in recent weeks.
Ferdinand tweeted: I like angry @AnthonyMartial #MUNMCI."
United fans reacted in unison to the tweet from the club legend.
United have moved up to fifth in the Premier League thanks to the 2-0 win, with Scott McTominay scoring from distance in injury time.
The Reds are three points behind Chelsea, who sit in fourth place.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men face Tottenham next up in the Premier League on Sunday March 15.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Why Raheem Sterling struggled against Man Utd star Aaron Wan-Bissaka in Manchester derby

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been hailed for his Manchester United performance in the battle against Man City star Raheem Sterling on Sunday afternoon in the 2-0 win at Old Trafford .
The England defender was given the task of trying to stop Sterling , who looked like a player of the year candidate at the start of the season before some more inconsistent play of late .
It was a tough afternoon for Sterling once again as he never looked comfortable against United , with Wan-Bissaka dealing with the forward tremendously well throughout the contest .
This led to praise aplenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jenas , who analysed Wan-Bissaka 's performance on Match of the Day 2 last night .
`` We know he is good at defending but the battle versus Sterling was something I was really looking forward to .
It was something which Wan-Bissaka came out on top of during the game , '' Jenas told the BBC .
`` It was a difficult afternoon for Sterling , particularly in that first half .
Wan-Bissaka did well with his body shape and he told Sterling where he wanted him to go .
Fred was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day long on the back of that too .
`` He ( Wan-Bissaka ) must be so annoying to play against because he does n't give you a second to breathe .
His legs are everywhere .
`` This ( passing in the final third ) is something he needs to work on .
He went forward but that pass ( to Martial in the box in the first half ) is not a difficult one .
He needs to get his head up there and pick people out but he was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the match is when Gabriel Jesus managed to get the other side of him but he made so much ground up to make the tackle .
It was a big tackle in a big game for him , what a performance .
`` If you look at Raheem 's body movements for instance , he is throwing in movements to try and throw Wan-Bissaka off but he is just calm .
He keeps his feet and gets low . ''

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been hailed for his Manchester United performance in the battle against Man City star Raheem Sterling on Sunday afternoon in the 2-0 win at Old Trafford.
The England defender was given the task of trying to stop Sterling, who looked like a player of the year candidate at the start of the season before some more inconsistent play of late.
It was a tough afternoon for Sterling once again as he never looked comfortable against United, with Wan-Bissaka dealing with the forward tremendously well throughout the contest.
This led to praise aplenty from fans and now BBC pundit Jermaine Jenas, who analysed Wan-Bissaka's performance on Match of the Day 2 last night.
"We know he is good at defending but the battle versus Sterling was something I was really looking forward to. It was something which Wan-Bissaka came out on top of during the game," Jenas told the BBC.
"It was a difficult afternoon for Sterling, particularly in that first half. Wan-Bissaka did well with his body shape and he told Sterling where he wanted him to go. Fred was also biting at people's feet all day long on the back of that too.
"He (Wan-Bissaka) must be so annoying to play against because he doesn't give you a second to breathe. His legs are everywhere.
"This (passing in the final third) is something he needs to work on. He went forward but that pass (to Martial in the box in the first half) is not a difficult one. He needs to get his head up there and pick people out but he was a bit rash.
"The moment of the match is when Gabriel Jesus managed to get the other side of him but he made so much ground up to make the tackle. It was a big tackle in a big game for him, what a performance.
"If you look at Raheem's body movements for instance, he is throwing in movements to try and throw Wan-Bissaka off but he is just calm. He keeps his feet and gets low."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--How a groundbreaking new £1.3 million park will help prevent flooding in one corner of Manchester

A groundbreaking new park which will re-use rainwater and help reduce flooding is taking shape in east Manchester .
Dubbed ‘ the park that drinks water ’ or ‘ sponge park ’ , the £1.3 milliion project represents `` a whole new way of thinking '' about rainwater and the risk of flooding bosses say .
The size of three football pithces , it is being built on land bounded bounded by Kniveton Road , Bennett Street and Clowes Street opposite the TV production hub Space Studios in West Gorton .
It is the `` last part of the regeneration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen more than £100m investment since 2010 say council chiefs .
As well as being an area of green space , with a play area for kids , the park is specifically designed to manage the flow of rainwater into the existing drainage system .
Design features such as swales , wide shallow trenches planted with aquatic vegetation , will help capture excess water from nearby roads and slow the rate at which it flows into drains .
Inside there will be 'rain gardens ' containing water-loving plants such as native alder trees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and featherleaf rogerseria and which can handle being waterlogged .
Tree pits will also capture and store stormwater and allow it to be gradually absorbed into the root systems of specially planted trees .
There will also be a woodland play area and seating as well as a place for locals to grow their own plants and flowers .
The as yet unnamed park is due to open this spring .
The £1.3 million for the EU funded project has come from the 11 million euros Grow Green project which began in 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with innovative solutions for dealing with climate change .
It 's a partnership between Manchester City Council , the Guinness Partnership Ltd , the Greater Manchester Combined Authority ( GMCA ) and the University of Manchester who will be carrying out key research at the facility .
It has been designed by Manchester-based architects BDP and is being constructed by contractor ID Verde , Manchester City Council has declared a climate emergency and have the goal of becoming a carbon neutral city by 2038 .
However they say this project is about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change is unavoidable and that it is something we need to adapt to manage its impacts . ''
Councillor Angeliki Stogia , Executive Member for Environment , said : `` Manchester is committed to playing its full part in addressing the urgent threat of climate change by reducing our carbon emissions to zero by 2038 or earlier .
`` But climate change is already happening and while concerted international action can limit its impact , some degree of impact is inevitable and we need to be doing radical new things to adapt to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as the increased risk of flooding .
`` This new 'sponge park ' is an example of the sort of innovation required .
`` It represents a whole new way of thinking about how we cope with excess water , something some would say we already have plenty of in Manchester , by capturing , controlling and reusing it .
`` It is both an imaginative response to this challenge and a fantastic new green community space for West Gorton in its own right . ''

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A groundbreaking new park which will re-use rainwater and help reduce flooding is taking shape in east Manchester.
Dubbed ‘the park that drinks water’ or ‘sponge park’, the £1.3 milliion project represents "a whole new way of thinking" about rainwater and the risk of flooding bosses say.
The size of three football pithces, it is being built on land bounded bounded by Kniveton Road, Bennett Street and Clowes Street opposite the TV production hub Space Studios in West Gorton .
It is the "last part of the regeneration jigsaw" in the area which has seen more than £100m investment since 2010 say council chiefs.
As well as being an area of green space, with a play area for kids, the park is specifically designed to manage the flow of rainwater into the existing drainage system.
(Image: Manchester City Council)
Design features such as swales, wide shallow trenches planted with aquatic vegetation, will help capture excess water from nearby roads and slow the rate at which it flows into drains.
Inside there will be 'rain gardens' containing water-loving plants such as native alder trees, yellow flag iris, royal fern and featherleaf rogerseria and which can handle being waterlogged.
Tree pits will also capture and store stormwater and allow it to be gradually absorbed into the root systems of specially planted trees.
There will also be a woodland play area and seating as well as a place for locals to grow their own plants and flowers.
The as yet unnamed park is due to open this spring.
(Image: Manchester City Council)
The £1.3 million for the EU funded project has come from the 11 million euros Grow Green project which began in 2017 and is designed for projects which come up with innovative solutions for dealing with climate change.
It's a partnership between Manchester City Council, the Guinness Partnership Ltd, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the University of Manchester who will be carrying out key research at the facility.
It has been designed by Manchester-based architects BDP and is being constructed by contractor ID Verde,
Manchester City Council has declared a climate emergency and have the goal of becoming a carbon neutral city by 2038.
(Image: Manchester City Council)
However they say this project is about "recognising that some degree of climate change is unavoidable and that it is something we need to adapt to manage its impacts."
Councillor Angeliki Stogia, Executive Member for Environment, said: "Manchester is committed to playing its full part in addressing the urgent threat of climate change by reducing our carbon emissions to zero by 2038 or earlier.
"But climate change is already happening and while concerted international action can limit its impact, some degree of impact is inevitable and we need to be doing radical new things to adapt to - and protect against - potential problems such as the increased risk of flooding.
"This new 'sponge park' is an example of the sort of innovation required.
"It represents a whole new way of thinking about how we cope with excess water, something some would say we already have plenty of in Manchester, by capturing, controlling and reusing it.
"It is both an imaginative response to this challenge and a fantastic new green community space for West Gorton in its own right."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Paul Pogba doing extra training ahead of Manchester United comeback

Paul Pogba is doing additional training sessions as he approaches his long-awaited comeback for Manchester United .
The MEN understands Pogba , 26 , has been staying later at United 's Carrington complex to work on his recovery from ankle surgery ahead of an expected return to full training this week .
Pogba was doing the individual sessions last week and United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claimed the Frenchman was set to resume training with teammates again ahead of the weekend fixture away at Tottenham Hotspur .
`` Paul 's still working with the physios outside and he wo n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , '' Solskjaer said on Wednesday .
`` And then let 's see how long that will take .
He needs time to get his football fitness back . ''
Pogba was in attendance at Old Trafford for United 's 2-0 derby win over Manchester City on Sunday and reacted to the victory by posting 'Manchester is red ' on his Instagram account .
The France international has started six times this season and last lined up for United in the 1-1 Premier League draw with Arsenal on September 30 .
Pogba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Watford and Newcastle United in late December but underwent ankle surgery in early January .
Solskjaer originally said Pogba would be sidelined for 'three to four weeks ' yet the Frenchman has been out for over 10 weeks .
Pogba missed three games in September with an ankle problem he sustained in the stalemate with Southampton on August 31 , but after starts against Rochdale and Arsenal was out for nearly three months .
United 's trip to Tottenham on Sunday is sandwiched between their Europa League round-of-16 ties against LASK Linz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on March 20 for their FA Cup quarter-final before the March internationals .
France host Ukraine and Finland in friendlies later this month .

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Paul Pogba is doing additional training sessions as he approaches his long-awaited comeback for Manchester United.
The MEN understands Pogba, 26, has been staying later at United's Carrington complex to work on his recovery from ankle surgery ahead of an expected return to full training this week.
Pogba was doing the individual sessions last week and United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claimed the Frenchman was set to resume training with teammates again ahead of the weekend fixture away at Tottenham Hotspur.
"Paul's still working with the physios outside and he won't be training with the first-team until next week," Solskjaer said on Wednesday. "And then let's see how long that will take. He needs time to get his football fitness back."
Pogba was in attendance at Old Trafford for United's 2-0 derby win over Manchester City on Sunday and reacted to the victory by posting 'Manchester is red' on his Instagram account.
The France international has started six times this season and last lined up for United in the 1-1 Premier League draw with Arsenal on September 30. Pogba played 71 minutes in the back-to-back games with Watford and Newcastle United in late December but underwent ankle surgery in early January.
Solskjaer originally said Pogba would be sidelined for 'three to four weeks' yet the Frenchman has been out for over 10 weeks. Pogba missed three games in September with an ankle problem he sustained in the stalemate with Southampton on August 31, but after starts against Rochdale and Arsenal was out for nearly three months.
United's trip to Tottenham on Sunday is sandwiched between their Europa League round-of-16 ties against LASK Linz, and they travel to Norwich City on March 20 for their FA Cup quarter-final before the March internationals.
France host Ukraine and Finland in friendlies later this month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Coronavirus and how to behave on public transport - a guide to etiquette

While everyone 's obsessed with the spread of coronavirus , one thing may have been overlooked .
How to behave yourself on public transport - the trams , trains and buses - if you are coughing or sneezing .
Scientists believe the virus is spread in droplets , from coughs and sneezes .
In London , a guide to travelling on public transport has been produced , but it 's equally applicable to the rest of the country when it comes to commuting on trams , trains or buses .
Transport for Greater Manchester said last week there is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Metrolink , with trams cleaned every night and litter collected through the day .
A deep clean takes place every eight weeks - but this could increase in frequency as the number of cases rise .
Stagecoach , which runs bus services , said it is following government and public health advice on the outbreak and recommended measures .
The company said it has a `` rigorous cleaning regime '' in place for its public transport services .
It also has detailed reminder to teams about hygiene good practice , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as extra hand sanitiser for depots and work areas '' .
Read more of today 's top stories here While there is n't a huge risk from touching surfaces , that 's different if the surfaces are contaminated with those droplets - or if someone infected has coughed or sneezed on you .
So on your daily commute on public transport it 's worth considering : • Wear gloves if you need to hold on • Use hand sanitiser before and after you get on • Take an anti-bacterial wipe with you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them • Cough and sneeze into your elbow • Or cough or sneeze into a tissue and dispose of it as soon as possible • Use a tissue to cover your finger when you press a button • Wash your hands frequently using soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds • Take public transport earlier in the morning when it 's quieter • Avoid using public transport if you possibly can • Keep checking for the latest government advice • Change buses as infrequently as possibly to limit th surfaces you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 've washed your hands .

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While everyone's obsessed with the spread of coronavirus, one thing may have been overlooked.
How to behave yourself on public transport - the trams, trains and buses - if you are coughing or sneezing.
Scientists believe the virus is spread in droplets, from coughs and sneezes.
In London, a guide to travelling on public transport has been produced, but it's equally applicable to the rest of the country when it comes to commuting on trams, trains or buses.
Transport for Greater Manchester said last week there is a "rigorous" cleaning regime in place on Metrolink, with trams cleaned every night and litter collected through the day.
(Image: MEN)
A deep clean takes place every eight weeks - but this could increase in frequency as the number of cases rise.
Stagecoach, which runs bus services, said it is following government and public health advice on the outbreak and recommended measures.
The company said it has a "rigorous cleaning regime" in place for its public transport services.
It also has detailed reminder to teams about hygiene good practice, as well as providing "additional cleaning materials, such as extra hand sanitiser for depots and work areas".
While there isn't a huge risk from touching surfaces, that's different if the surfaces are contaminated with those droplets - or if someone infected has coughed or sneezed on you.
So on your daily commute on public transport it's worth considering:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--How to self-isolate if you need to prevent the spread of coronavirus

As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the UK and the globe , some people are being asked to self-isolate if they 've been in contact with someone who has tested positive or travelled to a high-risk area .
The virus has continued to spread across the UK , with cases increasing to 278 in the last 24 hours .
Public Health England confirmed on Sunday evening that a man in his 60s , with underlying health problems , died at North Manchester General Hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 .
This is the third death recorded as a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ More than 23,500 people had been tested in the UK at the time of writing .
There are expected to be many more cases confirmed in coming days .
So it 's vital to contain the virus by self-isolating when there 's a risk of infection to prevent further spread .
But what is self-isolation ?
You may need to self-isolate in the event of your recent travel to an affected area or your close contact with an infected person .
Just 15 minutes spent within two metres ( or six foot ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having face-to-face contact , is regarded as a serious risk of infection from highly contagious coronavirus .
When someone tests positive , health authorities aim to trace everyone they 've been in contact with .
They then will inform these people over whether they need to self-isolate .
Advice for people who have recently travelled from the main affected areas and other countries has been issued by the UK government .
The most important piece of advice is do not attend a hospital or your doctor 's surgery .
Stay indoors and call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - which include a cough , fever and shortness of breath - are mild , you still need to contact NHS 111 .
In parts of Wales , where the service is not available , call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 .
Self-isolation , in its simplest terms , means staying at home for 14 days , not going to work , school , or other public places , and avoiding public transport and taxis , according to advice from Public Health England .
Common sense measures include staying in a well-ventilated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opened and keeping away from other residents in your house .
If you need help accessing food , shopping or medication , ask for help .
It 's perfectly acceptable for friends , family or fast food delivery drivers to drop off supplies during the self-isolation period .
But do n't have visitors - at all - as it defeats the object of being in self-isolation .
Deliveries can be left on your doorstep .
Sir Patrick Vallance , the government 's chief scientific adviser , said there 's `` absolutely no reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ panic-buying or getting large supplies of things '' .
If you live in a house-share and are self-isolating , try and avoid using it when other people are there and take your food back to your self-isolation room to eat .
Clean all the surfaces at home , with household cleaning products , daily .
Although it is almost impossible to avoid your housemates completely due to shared living spaces such as bathrooms , living areas and kitchens , try and limit your contact with them as much as possible .
This may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of the household , if possible , but if you do have to share facilities , regular cleaning must be carried out .
It is also recommended that the isolated person uses the facilities last before cleaning the bathroom themselves .
Use a dishwasher - if available - to clean and dry your used crockery and cutlery .
If this is not possible , wash them by hand using detergent and warm water and dry them thoroughly , using a separate tea towel .
Wash your hands frequently using soap and hot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 20 seconds - that 's the equivalent of singing 'Happy Birthday ' to yourself twice , if that helps .
Do n't share towels , toiletries or other household items with someone in isolation and use a separate bathroom and toilet if possible .
If this is not possible , clean it thoroughly after each use .
Any rubbish discarded by an isolated person should be double-bagged .
Do not throw this rubbish away unless the virus status of the isolated person is clear .
If you have pets in your home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pets .
If this is unavoidable , wash your hands before and after contact .

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As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the UK and the globe, some people are being asked to self-isolate if they've been in contact with someone who has tested positive or travelled to a high-risk area.
The virus has continued to spread across the UK, with cases increasing to 278 in the last 24 hours.
Public Health England confirmed on Sunday evening that a man in his 60s, with underlying health problems, died at North Manchester General Hospital after testing positive for Covid-19.
This is the third death recorded as a result of the virus in the UK.
More than 23,500 people had been tested in the UK at the time of writing.
There are expected to be many more cases confirmed in coming days.
So it's vital to contain the virus by self-isolating when there's a risk of infection to prevent further spread.
But what is self-isolation?
You may need to self-isolate in the event of your recent travel to an affected area or your close contact with an infected person.
Just 15 minutes spent within two metres (or six foot) of someone with the virus, or having face-to-face contact, is regarded as a serious risk of infection from highly contagious coronavirus.
When someone tests positive, health authorities aim to trace everyone they've been in contact with.
They then will inform these people over whether they need to self-isolate.
Advice for people who have recently travelled from the main affected areas and other countries has been issued by the UK government.
The most important piece of advice is do not attend a hospital or your doctor's surgery. Stay indoors and call NHS 111.
Even if your symptoms - which include a cough, fever and shortness of breath - are mild, you still need to contact NHS 111.
In parts of Wales, where the service is not available, call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
In Northern Ireland, contact your family doctor.
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Self-isolation, in its simplest terms, means staying at home for 14 days, not going to work, school, or other public places, and avoiding public transport and taxis, according to advice from Public Health England.
Common sense measures include staying in a well-ventilated room with a window that can be opened and keeping away from other residents in your house.
If you need help accessing food, shopping or medication, ask for help.
It's perfectly acceptable for friends, family or fast food delivery drivers to drop off supplies during the self-isolation period.
But don't have visitors - at all - as it defeats the object of being in self-isolation.
Deliveries can be left on your doorstep.
Sir Patrick Vallance, the government's chief scientific adviser, said there's "absolutely no reason to be going out and doing any panic-buying or getting large supplies of things".
If you live in a house-share and are self-isolating, try and avoid using it when other people are there and take your food back to your self-isolation room to eat.
Clean all the surfaces at home, with household cleaning products, daily.
Although it is almost impossible to avoid your housemates completely due to shared living spaces such as bathrooms, living areas and kitchens, try and limit your contact with them as much as possible.
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This may mean using a separate bathroom to the rest of the household, if possible, but if you do have to share facilities, regular cleaning must be carried out.
It is also recommended that the isolated person uses the facilities last before cleaning the bathroom themselves.
Use a dishwasher - if available - to clean and dry your used crockery and cutlery. If this is not possible, wash them by hand using detergent and warm water and dry them thoroughly, using a separate tea towel.
Wash your hands frequently using soap and hot, running water, for a minimum of 20 seconds - that's the equivalent of singing 'Happy Birthday' to yourself twice, if that helps.
Don't share towels, toiletries or other household items with someone in isolation and use a separate bathroom and toilet if possible.
If this is not possible, clean it thoroughly after each use.
Any rubbish discarded by an isolated person should be double-bagged.
Do not throw this rubbish away unless the virus status of the isolated person is clear.
If you have pets in your home, try to keep away from your pets. If this is unavoidable, wash your hands before and after contact.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Alan Shearer hammers Man City for key mistake at Manchester United

Alan Shearer has hammered Manchester City following their 2-0 defeat at Manchester United in the Premier League .
City remain second in the top tier and Leicester City could move to within four points of the two-time reigning champions if they beat Aston Villa on Monday night .
Anthony Martial opened the scoring for United at Old Trafford in the first half before Scott McTominay added a second in injury time at the end of the contest .
Both goals came about from goalkeeping mistakes by Ederson but it was the entire City team which were criticised for their performance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screens on Sunday night .
Shearer insists that Pep Guardiola 's men were way too predictable and easy for United to deal with despite the Blues ' enjoying 73 per cent of possession during the encounter .
`` There was certainly no penetrating that backline of United .
It was very solid .
They got men behind the ball , '' Shearer told the BBC .
`` ( Raheem ) Sterling was on one side and ( Phil ) Foden on the other side and ( Sergio ) Aguero down the middle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ There were not a lot of options to go for because they were outnumbered .
It was a sea of red shirts .
There was no way through at all .
`` Three and four United players around the ball was a common theme throughout the first half .
It was far too easy for United .
They were magnificent . ''

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Alan Shearer has hammered Manchester City following their 2-0 defeat at Manchester United in the Premier League.
City remain second in the top tier and Leicester City could move to within four points of the two-time reigning champions if they beat Aston Villa on Monday night.
Anthony Martial opened the scoring for United at Old Trafford in the first half before Scott McTominay added a second in injury time at the end of the contest.
Both goals came about from goalkeeping mistakes by Ederson but it was the entire City team which were criticised for their performance when Match of the Day 2 hit screens on Sunday night.
Shearer insists that Pep Guardiola's men were way too predictable and easy for United to deal with despite the Blues' enjoying 73 per cent of possession during the encounter.
"There was certainly no penetrating that backline of United. It was very solid. They got men behind the ball," Shearer told the BBC.
"(Raheem) Sterling was on one side and (Phil) Foden on the other side and (Sergio) Aguero down the middle. It was sideways and backwards.
"There were not a lot of options to go for because they were outnumbered. It was a sea of red shirts. There was no way through at all.
"Three and four United players around the ball was a common theme throughout the first half. It was far too easy for United. They were magnificent."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Bolton has a bold plan to become a high-tech 'digital city' — but the 'stalled' scheme won't even st

Bolton has a bold plan to become a high-tech 'digital city' — but the 'stalled' scheme won't even start until 2024

Early plans for a “ digital city ” in the heart of Bolton town centre have been given the green light - but delays to the ambitious plans are already causing frustration .
Through a commercial joint venture with private developers , the council wants to create a digital hub with superfast , well-connected , interactive technologies for businesses and the wider community to “ thrive ” .
But frustrations over the slow progress with other schemes in the council ’ s £1.5bn masterplan for town centre regeneration have been expressed at the town hall .
Labour councillors have questioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town centre project while other proposals appear to have “ stalled ” .
Cllr Nick Peel challenged the decision at a cabinet meeting on Friday .
He said : “ Some of the work has stalled .
There ’ s no other way of describing it .
Church Wharf , Moor Lane – nothing seems to be happening .
“ The council is stretched in its regeneration arm dealing with all of this so I do worry about capacity adding another one when we have other intervention areas that don ’ t seem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city in the newly-created Blackhorse Street intervention area – the sixth in Bolton Council ’ s masterplan – affects a 7.3-hectare site where Morrisons , Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casino are located .
Multi-million plans for a 20-storey tower , multi-storey car park and public open space at the Trinity Gateway site were approved late last year and should be completed by January 2022 .
The former magistrates ’ court in Le Mans Crescent is also set to be converted into a luxury hotel operated by an “ internationally-recognised upscale ” firm and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to completion .
Full planning permission was also granted for a £35m residential development in Croal Valley , on land fronting St Georges Road near Bark Street , in 2019 .
But plans for the former bus station in Moor Lane , which has been earmarked for around 400 homes , are yet to be revealed .
And the regeneration of the Church Wharf area , which has been approved in principle , could take around 10 years to complete , planners have said .
Gerry Brough , director of place at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city is a “ longer-term initiative ” and work to develop the site would not start until around 2024 .
He refuted claims that the regeneration plans had stalled , saying : “ We are moving on all these sites .
I take the point about capacity but that ’ s why we need to get the developers to do a lot of the work.
” Deputy leader Martyn Cox told councillors that the creation of a new intervention area will not affect work on other projects .
He said : “ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have a number of different sites in the town centre to develop .
It ’ s in the very nature of any large-scale regeneration that it will proceed at different paces .
`` The idea that all ships will leave the harbour at the same time – it ’ s just not feasible .
“ If a project is ready to go , we should not hold that back .
But it doesn ’ t mean to say that any other projects have stopped or are being disadvantaged.
” Council chief executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down ” but admitted the lengthy process can be frustrating .
He said : “ Yes , I ’ m frustrated but this is not straightforward .
Nothing is slowing down in terms of the projects .
“ It ’ s absolutely right that capacity is stretched but we have to work innovatively .
That ’ s why we ’ re asking developers to bring this forward in creative ways.
” Council leader David Greenhalgh also acknowledged the frustrations among politicians and members of the public .
He said : “ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line .
We are wanting to see them as soon as possible so that this scepticism and cynicism is put to bed .
“ It ’ s important that the message goes out that we are absolutely committed to seeing the regeneration of this town centre and we will see it through .
”

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Early plans for a “digital city” in the heart of Bolton town centre have been given the green light - but delays to the ambitious plans are already causing frustration.
Through a commercial joint venture with private developers, the council wants to create a digital hub with superfast, well-connected, interactive technologies for businesses and the wider community to “thrive”.
But frustrations over the slow progress with other schemes in the council’s £1.5bn masterplan for town centre regeneration have been expressed at the town hall.
Labour councillors have questioned why Bolton Council has embarked on another town centre project while other proposals appear to have “stalled”.
Cllr Nick Peel challenged the decision at a cabinet meeting on Friday. He said: “Some of the work has stalled. There’s no other way of describing it. Church Wharf, Moor Lane – nothing seems to be happening.
“The council is stretched in its regeneration arm dealing with all of this so I do worry about capacity adding another one when we have other intervention areas that don’t seem to be moving.”
The proposed digital city in the newly-created Blackhorse Street intervention area – the sixth in Bolton Council’s masterplan – affects a 7.3-hectare site where Morrisons, Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casino are located.
Multi-million plans for a 20-storey tower, multi-storey car park and public open space at the Trinity Gateway site were approved late last year and should be completed by January 2022.
The former magistrates’ court in Le Mans Crescent is also set to be converted into a luxury hotel operated by an “internationally-recognised upscale” firm and work to rebuild the Octagon Theatre is close to completion.
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Full planning permission was also granted for a £35m residential development in Croal Valley , on land fronting St Georges Road near Bark Street, in 2019.
But plans for the former bus station in Moor Lane, which has been earmarked for around 400 homes, are yet to be revealed.
And the regeneration of the Church Wharf area , which has been approved in principle, could take around 10 years to complete, planners have said.
Gerry Brough, director of place at Bolton Council, said that the digital city is a “longer-term initiative” and work to develop the site would not start until around 2024.
He refuted claims that the regeneration plans had stalled, saying: “We are moving on all these sites. I take the point about capacity but that’s why we need to get the developers to do a lot of the work.”
Deputy leader Martyn Cox told councillors that the creation of a new intervention area will not affect work on other projects.
He said: “This is a very ambitious regeneration project. We have a number of different sites in the town centre to develop. It’s in the very nature of any large-scale regeneration that it will proceed at different paces.
"The idea that all ships will leave the harbour at the same time – it’s just not feasible.
“If a project is ready to go, we should not hold that back. But it doesn’t mean to say that any other projects have stopped or are being disadvantaged.”
Council chief executive Tony Oakman also disputed the “slow down” but admitted the lengthy process can be frustrating.
He said: “Yes, I’m frustrated but this is not straightforward. Nothing is slowing down in terms of the projects.
“It’s absolutely right that capacity is stretched but we have to work innovatively. That’s why we’re asking developers to bring this forward in creative ways.”
Council leader David Greenhalgh also acknowledged the frustrations among politicians and members of the public.
He said: “We are waiting to see cranes on the sky line. We are wanting to see them as soon as possible so that this scepticism and cynicism is put to bed.
“It’s important that the message goes out that we are absolutely committed to seeing the regeneration of this town centre and we will see it through.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Health centre in Prestwich temporarily closed over a fears a patient may have had coronavirus - they

Health centre in Prestwich temporarily closed over a fears a patient may have had coronavirus - they didn't

A health centre in Prestwich was temporarily closed over a fears a patient may have had coronavirus .
It has now been confirmed that the person , understood to have presented with flu-like symptoms , tested negative for COVID-19 .
The Fairfax Road walk-in centre was locked , with a note on the door reading : `` Closed due to unforeseen circumstances . ''
The patient tested negative for the virus and centre opened the following morning on Sunday ( March 8 ) , a spokesman for Fairfax Group Practice , which runs the service , confirmed .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they added .
“ The patient turned out not to have the virus and we opened again on Sunday morning.
” On Sunday evening , a man in his 60s became the third person with coronavirus to die in the UK .
He was being treated at North Manchester General Hospital , in a specialist infectious diseases unit .
The man had recently travelled to Italy and had 'significant underlying health conditions ' , NHS bosses said .
There have been 20 positive coronavirus tests in Greater Manchester - four in Trafford ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; three in Bury ; two in Bolton ; two in Stockport ; two in Oldham ; and one in Tameside .
The latest data from the government released on Suinday said the total number of patients diagnosed in the UK was 273 .

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A health centre in Prestwich was temporarily closed over a fears a patient may have had coronavirus.
It has now been confirmed that the person, understood to have presented with flu-like symptoms, tested negative for COVID-19.
Prestwich Health Centre shut on Saturday (March 7) for a deep clean.
The Fairfax Road walk-in centre was locked, with a note on the door reading: "Closed due to unforeseen circumstances."
The patient tested negative for the virus and centre opened the following morning on Sunday (March 8), a spokesman for Fairfax Group Practice, which runs the service, confirmed.
“It was shut in the afternoon," they added.
"We had a deep clean.
“The patient turned out not to have the virus and we opened again on Sunday morning.”
On Sunday evening, a man in his 60s became the third person with coronavirus to die in the UK.
He was being treated at North Manchester General Hospital, in a specialist infectious diseases unit.
The man had recently travelled to Italy and had 'significant underlying health conditions', NHS bosses said.
There have been 20 positive coronavirus tests in Greater Manchester - four in Trafford; three in Manchester; three in Wigan; three in Bury; two in Bolton; two in Stockport; two in Oldham; and one in Tameside.
The latest data from the government released on Suinday said the total number of patients diagnosed in the UK was 273.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Salford care home receives £18,000 to help more RAF veterans

A care home for ex-servicemen and women has received an £18,000 donation from the RAF Benevolent Fund .
Broughton House looks after veterans from the armed forces , including the Royal Air Force , with the care home looking after 23 ex-RAF personnel in the last year .
Now , following the donation from the RAF Benevolent Fund - a welfare charity which supports current and former members of the service , their partners and dependants - the money will help Broughton House 's efforts in looking after more veterans who served in the Royal Air Force .
The care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcomed because while it receives local authority funding , it has to find an extra £300 per week per resident .
Rhys Edwards , fundraising and marketing manager at Broughton House said : `` The support for the RAF Benevolent Fund ensures that residents who have previously served with the RAF are able to spend their later years in comfort and with dignity among their peers .
`` It also ensures that we can continue to support the ever-growing demand from the younger serving and ex-serving military community through our Armed Forces Support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight ex-RAF personnel .
`` We ’ re extremely grateful to the RAF Benevolent Fund for the grant , which will have a real impact on the care we provide . ''
Paul Hughesdon , director of welfare and policy at the RAF Benevolent Fund , said : `` Broughton House offers invaluable support for RAF veterans in their twilight years , as well as veterans from other Armed Forces , so it ’ s a pleasure to give our backing to this honourable cause .
`` This work echoes the RAF Benevolent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all Royal Air Force Veterans , as well as their partners , to ensure they can live their later life in comfort and with dignity . ''

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A care home for ex-servicemen and women has received an £18,000 donation from the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Broughton House looks after veterans from the armed forces, including the Royal Air Force, with the care home looking after 23 ex-RAF personnel in the last year.
Now, following the donation from the RAF Benevolent Fund - a welfare charity which supports current and former members of the service, their partners and dependants - the money will help Broughton House's efforts in looking after more veterans who served in the Royal Air Force.
The care home say the funding will be greatly welcomed because while it receives local authority funding, it has to find an extra £300 per week per resident.
Rhys Edwards, fundraising and marketing manager at Broughton House said: "The support for the RAF Benevolent Fund ensures that residents who have previously served with the RAF are able to spend their later years in comfort and with dignity among their peers.
"It also ensures that we can continue to support the ever-growing demand from the younger serving and ex-serving military community through our Armed Forces Support Hub, which currently provides assistance to eight ex-RAF personnel.
"We’re extremely grateful to the RAF Benevolent Fund for the grant, which will have a real impact on the care we provide."
Paul Hughesdon, director of welfare and policy at the RAF Benevolent Fund, said: "Broughton House offers invaluable support for RAF veterans in their twilight years, as well as veterans from other Armed Forces, so it’s a pleasure to give our backing to this honourable cause.
"This work echoes the RAF Benevolent Fund’s commitment to caring for all Royal Air Force Veterans, as well as their partners, to ensure they can live their later life in comfort and with dignity."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--Man fighting for life after being stabbed confronting gang of teens throwing things at his car

A man was stabbed in the chest after he confronted a group of teens for throwing items at his car in Wigan .
The victim is fighting for his life in hospital following the knife attack in the early hours of Saturday morning ( March 7 ) .
Police said the 27-year-old was driving through Elliot Street , Tyldesley when the group launched objects at his vehicle .
He got out of his car to challenge the teens , who were between 15 and 18-years-old .
It was at that point that a boy ran at him , inflicting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to A & E , where he was treated for his injuries .
Medical staff then rang police at around 4.30am .
The man remains in a critical , but stable condition in hospital , GMP said .
No arrests have been made and police are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch .
They are keen to speak to anyone with dashcam footage of a group of teens on Elliot Street at the time to get in touch .
The group is described as being made up of between eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 15 and 18 .
There were also at least two girls , of a similar age present .
The offender who stabbed the victim was wearing black at the time of the incident .
Det Sgt Lee Jamieson , of GMP ’ s Wigan division , said : “ This was a violent attack which left the victim with a six inch chest wound and could have killed him .
“ An investigation is underway and we are treating this with the utmost seriousness - we can not and will not tolerate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I would like to use this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information about this incident or those responsible to contact us as soon as possible .
“ I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone who witnessed or has dash cam footage of a group of youths walking down Elliot Street and jumping into the carriageway or throwing items.
” Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5307 quoting 616 of 07/03/20 .
Information can also be passed to the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , @ @ @ @ @

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A man was stabbed in the chest after he confronted a group of teens for throwing items at his car in Wigan.
The victim is fighting for his life in hospital following the knife attack in the early hours of Saturday morning (March 7).
Police said the 27-year-old was driving through Elliot Street, Tyldesley when the group launched objects at his vehicle.
He got out of his car to challenge the teens, who were between 15 and 18-years-old.
It was at that point that a boy ran at him, inflicting the six-inch wound.
The victim took himself to A&E, where he was treated for his injuries.
Medical staff then rang police at around 4.30am.
The man remains in a critical, but stable condition in hospital, GMP said.
No arrests have been made and police are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.
They are keen to speak to anyone with dashcam footage of a group of teens on Elliot Street at the time to get in touch.
The group is described as being made up of between eight and 10 boys, between the ages of 15 and 18.
There were also at least two girls, of a similar age present.
The offender who stabbed the victim was wearing black at the time of the incident.
Det Sgt Lee Jamieson, of GMP’s Wigan division, said: “This was a violent attack which left the victim with a six inch chest wound and could have killed him.
“An investigation is underway and we are treating this with the utmost seriousness - we cannot and will not tolerate this abhorrent behaviour in our communities.
“I would like to use this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information about this incident or those responsible to contact us as soon as possible.
“I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone who witnessed or has dash cam footage of a group of youths walking down Elliot Street and jumping into the carriageway or throwing items.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5307 quoting 616 of 07/03/20.
Information can also be passed to the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-09--How Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial reacted to Scott McTominay goal for Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial leaped into the air before hugging in the Old Trafford dug-out after Scott McTominay secured a memorable derby win for Manchester United .
Fernandes and Martial combined for United 's first-half opener but had both been withdrawn by the time McTominay struck in the seventh minute of injury-time on Sunday .
United 's Scottish midfielder , a 78th-minute replacement for Martial , pounced on a mistake by the error-prone Ederson to steer into the Brazilian 's empty net from 40 yards .
TV footage captured Fernandes ' and Martial 's reactions to the goal as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the substitutes ' bench .
See how Fernandes and Martial reacted to McTominay 's goal in the highlights below ( 2 mins , 50 secs ) Fernandes has been a revelation since joining United from Sporting Lisbon in January , scoring three goals and recording three assists in his first eight appearances for the club .
The Portuguese 's arrival also seems to have invigorated Martial , who has scored four goals in seven games since Fernandes signed , having only notched two in his previous eight appearances .
Fernandes was praised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role in United 's recent revival after the derby win .
United are on a 10-match unbeaten run in all competitions that has comprised seven wins and three defeats .
`` Winning games brings belief , '' Maguire said .
`` We believe we can push on from this .
With the ball we can do better .
`` You can see what Bruno has brought since he has come in .
He has a big personality and he has an aura about him . ''

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Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Martial leaped into the air before hugging in the Old Trafford dug-out after Scott McTominay secured a memorable derby win for Manchester United.
Fernandes and Martial combined for United's first-half opener but had both been withdrawn by the time McTominay struck in the seventh minute of injury-time on Sunday.
United's Scottish midfielder, a 78th-minute replacement for Martial, pounced on a mistake by the error-prone Ederson to steer into the Brazilian's empty net from 40 yards.
TV footage captured Fernandes' and Martial's reactions to the goal as both players roared in celebration before embracing by the substitutes' bench.
See how Fernandes and Martial reacted to McTominay's goal in the highlights below (2 mins, 50 secs)
Fernandes has been a revelation since joining United from Sporting Lisbon in January, scoring three goals and recording three assists in his first eight appearances for the club.
The Portuguese's arrival also seems to have invigorated Martial, who has scored four goals in seven games since Fernandes signed, having only notched two in his previous eight appearances.
Fernandes was praised by club captain Harry Maguire for his role in United's recent revival after the derby win.
United are on a 10-match unbeaten run in all competitions that has comprised seven wins and three defeats.
"Winning games brings belief," Maguire said. "We believe we can push on from this. With the ball we can do better.
"You can see what Bruno has brought since he has come in. He has a big personality and he has an aura about him."