themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Pundits make their Man City vs Arsenal predictions

It 's been a long three months , but the Premier League will finally return on Wednesday and Manchester City take on Arsenal first up .
City are 12 points clear in second place and have no chance of catching Liverpool in first so do n't have much to play for on the face of it , but with the Champions League still to come Pep Guardiola will no doubt want his side to get back to their best and wo n't be taking it easy .
The Blues boss has a fully fit squad to choose from for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sane and Aymeric Laporte both available again .
City won the reverse fixture at the Emirates 3-0 and pundits are predicting another win for the Blues on Wednesday night .
`` City 's last game was a derby defeat at Old Trafford .
When they did not really turn up .
That performance is long gone now , though - I am sure most of their players can not remember last week , let alone their last game .
`` Neither they nor Arsenal are going to have changed too much since we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City will have trained loads with the ball and they will play good , attacking , football .
`` I do n't think Arsenal will have found a steely resolve in midfield or defence , because they have just not got it .
I would expect City to win because , regardless of the fact they are playing in an empty stadium , they have got better players than Arsenal .
`` City 's potential European ban is hanging over them a little bit - the decision on their appeal at the Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July .
But even if their suspension is upheld , I can not see Arsenal making fifth spot and qualifying for the Champions League that way .
`` Yes , they won three league games in a row before the season was stopped but they were playing teams you would expect them to beat - West Ham , Everton and Newcastle .
It was not a sign that anything had changed with the Gunners .
It might feel like a new season , but they are the same old Arsenal . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the hard part is when you get the ball .
You seem to be in a rush , your touch is clumsy and decision-making is rash .
Keeping the ball is the hard thing .
When you do n't have it , you are chasing and it drains you .
`` City will have a lot of the ball - I think Arsenal will sit and play one up front .
As much as Arteta loves playing a 4-3-3 , he will have to protect the weakness at the back .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be overpowering will be in midfield and the wide areas .
Whether Leroy Sane stays next year or not we do not know , but he will busting to get a start and get back playing .
You then have the likes of Bernardo Silva , Riyad Mahrez , Raheem Sterling , Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus - the choices are remarkable .
`` If Arsenal were to go with an attacking line-up , if it was a front three , it would become an isolated Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Eddie Nketiah .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Sterling went through a poor spell before the break and drifted off , so he will be keen to get back into it .
The standards he set meant he was not as good as what he has been .
There is too much pace , movement , control in City 's play , and in reality , Pep will have them fresh again .
One thing we can expect is Kevin De Bruyne to be his same old brilliant self .
`` Man City have won one trophy , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the potential of the Champions League , so they have to be ready for that .
City will get back in the groove , keep the ball and carve teams open .
I think Arsenal will have a half-decent run-in but this will be too much for them .
City will take care of business . ''

It's been a long three months, but the Premier League will finally return on Wednesday and Manchester City take on Arsenal first up.
City are 12 points clear in second place and have no chance of catching Liverpool in first so don't have much to play for on the face of it, but with the Champions League still to come Pep Guardiola will no doubt want his side to get back to their best and won't be taking it easy.
The Blues boss has a fully fit squad to choose from for the first time this season, with Leroy Sane and Aymeric Laporte both available again.
City won the reverse fixture at the Emirates 3-0 and pundits are predicting another win for the Blues on Wednesday night.
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Mark Lawrenson, BBC
"City's last game was a derby defeat at Old Trafford. When they did not really turn up. That performance is long gone now, though - I am sure most of their players cannot remember last week, let alone their last game.
"Neither they nor Arsenal are going to have changed too much since we last saw them - you just know City will have trained loads with the ball and they will play good, attacking, football.
"I don't think Arsenal will have found a steely resolve in midfield or defence, because they have just not got it. I would expect City to win because, regardless of the fact they are playing in an empty stadium, they have got better players than Arsenal.
"City's potential European ban is hanging over them a little bit - the decision on their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport is due in July. But even if their suspension is upheld, I cannot see Arsenal making fifth spot and qualifying for the Champions League that way.
"Yes, they won three league games in a row before the season was stopped but they were playing teams you would expect them to beat - West Ham, Everton and Newcastle. It was not a sign that anything had changed with the Gunners. It might feel like a new season, but they are the same old Arsenal."
Prediction: City 2-0 Arsenal
Charlie Nicholas, Sky Sports
"When you come to play Man City, the hard part is when you get the ball. You seem to be in a rush, your touch is clumsy and decision-making is rash. Keeping the ball is the hard thing. When you don't have it, you are chasing and it drains you.
"City will have a lot of the ball - I think Arsenal will sit and play one up front. As much as Arteta loves playing a 4-3-3, he will have to protect the weakness at the back.
"The areas where Pep's side will be overpowering will be in midfield and the wide areas. Whether Leroy Sane stays next year or not we do not know, but he will busting to get a start and get back playing. You then have the likes of Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus - the choices are remarkable.
"If Arsenal were to go with an attacking line-up, if it was a front three, it would become an isolated Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Eddie Nketiah. They will not get the service or chances.
"Sterling went through a poor spell before the break and drifted off, so he will be keen to get back into it. The standards he set meant he was not as good as what he has been. There is too much pace, movement, control in City's play, and in reality, Pep will have them fresh again. One thing we can expect is Kevin De Bruyne to be his same old brilliant self.
"Man City have won one trophy, they have FA Cup to go for and the potential of the Champions League, so they have to be ready for that. City will get back in the groove, keep the ball and carve teams open. I think Arsenal will have a half-decent run-in but this will be too much for them. City will take care of business."
Prediction: City 3-1 Arsenal


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--People are 'going bonkers' with lockdown easing and trashing parks

Campers who set fires in a community park before dumping their rubbish on the ground have been criticised .
Walkers found discarded crisp packets and plastic drinks bottles as well as a tent left near the site of the fire in Drinkwater Park , Prestwich , this morning .
The small campfire appeared to have been started during the night but was still smoking when it was spotted at around 10am on Tuesday morning .
Drinkwater Park has been a popular destination for walkers and cyclists , especially during the coronavirus lockdown .
Alan Quinn , Bury Council 's cabinet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out at `` irresponsible '' people who leave rubbish in the town 's parks .
`` It 's disgraceful the way people go to these places and social distancing and leave rubbish around , it really is the lowest of the low , '' he said .
`` I think what 's happened with the lockdown ending is that people have gone a bit bonkers .
I live very near Heaton Park for example and the way people have left it recently is a disgrace .
`` Flytipping is a criminal offence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go around to stop it.
`` The majority of the park is managed by the Forestry Commission and the rubbish is believed to have now been moved but Bury Council has been keen to remove any flytipping in the town .
Coun Jane Black , who represents the St Mary ward and Drinkwater Park , said : `` As soon as someone contacts us about these sorts of things we 'll try and action it .
`` The weather 's been really warm recently and lots of people have been out .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're allowed to do during the lockdown but we 're trying to keep on top of any flytipping . ''
Anyone who would like to report examples of discarded waste or flytipping should visit https : //www.bury.gov.uk/flytipping .

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Campers who set fires in a community park before dumping their rubbish on the ground have been criticised.
Walkers found discarded crisp packets and plastic drinks bottles as well as a tent left near the site of the fire in Drinkwater Park, Prestwich, this morning.
The small campfire appeared to have been started during the night but was still smoking when it was spotted at around 10am on Tuesday morning.
Drinkwater Park has been a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, especially during the coronavirus lockdown.
Alan Quinn, Bury Council's cabinet member responsible for the environment, hit out at "irresponsible" people who leave rubbish in the town's parks.
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"It's disgraceful the way people go to these places and social distancing and leave rubbish around, it really is the lowest of the low," he said.
"I think what's happened with the lockdown ending is that people have gone a bit bonkers. I live very near Heaton Park for example and the way people have left it recently is a disgrace.
"Flytipping is a criminal offence, I wish we had more resources to go around to stop it. "
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The majority of the park is managed by the Forestry Commission and the rubbish is believed to have now been moved but Bury Council has been keen to remove any flytipping in the town.
Coun Jane Black, who represents the St Mary ward and Drinkwater Park, said: "As soon as someone contacts us about these sorts of things we'll try and action it.
"The weather's been really warm recently and lots of people have been out. We have had mixed messages on what we're allowed to do during the lockdown but we're trying to keep on top of any flytipping."
Anyone who would like to report examples of discarded waste or flytipping should visit https://www.bury.gov.uk/flytipping.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Former county court could be converted into 44 apartments

A former county court which was used as an unauthorised home for ‘ property guardians ’ could be turned into flats after plans to convert it into offices were abandoned .
Oldham County Court , on New Radcliffe Street , closed in July 2017 , and all cases were transferred to Tameside Magistrates ’ Court .
During the time it was empty it became a home for ‘ property guardians ’ – but this venture was shut down by the town hall after it ruled its living accommodation was ‘ substandard ’ .
In May last year planners approved proposals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Philip J Davies ( Holdings ) PLC , to convert it into offices .
However to date that permission has never been implemented .
Now new plans have been lodged by ACT Property Development Ltd to turn it into 44 apartments .
These would be split between four studio apartments , 30 one bedroom flats and ten two-bed apartments .
The design and access report states : “ The proposed accommodation is aimed at financially active ‘ down sizers ’ who wish to remain living in the local area as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Oldham town centre.
” The plan includes 14 car parking spaces and secure bicycle storage for ten bicycles .
It also incorporates a series of rooflights , and new windows which would be added on the lower three floors .
There would some external seating areas outside the building , surrounding some timber planters which would provide space for residents to ‘ sit and rest , read a book and meet visitors ’ .
“ Each apartment has been designed with good space standards and access to natural daylight and far reaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In November 2018 officers had refused planning permission for the building to be converted temporarily into a large house of multiple occupation , after it was found to be housing ‘ property guardians ’ in unsuitable accommodation .
Property guardianship is an arrangement by which people are granted accommodation in a property in exchange for keeping it under observation and in good condition , with their continued occupation deterring vandalism .
Officers in Oldham found that there had been ‘ no attempt ’ to alter the building to make it better for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ installed on ‘ wooden pallets ’ in the urinals .
They added that the living accommodation for people living in the ex-court as property guardians was often limited to ‘ camping accommodation ’ .

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A former county court which was used as an unauthorised home for ‘property guardians’ could be turned into flats after plans to convert it into offices were abandoned.
Oldham County Court, on New Radcliffe Street, closed in July 2017, and all cases were transferred to Tameside Magistrates’ Court.
During the time it was empty it became a home for ‘property guardians’ – but this venture was shut down by the town hall after it ruled its living accommodation was ‘substandard’.
In May last year planners approved proposals submitted by the building’s owner, Philip J Davies (Holdings) PLC, to convert it into offices.
However to date that permission has never been implemented.
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Now new plans have been lodged by ACT Property Development Ltd to turn it into 44 apartments.
These would be split between four studio apartments, 30 one bedroom flats and ten two-bed apartments.
The design and access report states: “The proposed accommodation is aimed at financially active ‘down sizers’ who wish to remain living in the local area as well as young professionals looking for affordable community living in Oldham town centre.”
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The plan includes 14 car parking spaces and secure bicycle storage for ten bicycles.
It also incorporates a series of rooflights, and new windows which would be added on the lower three floors.
There would some external seating areas outside the building, surrounding some timber planters which would provide space for residents to ‘sit and rest, read a book and meet visitors’.
“Each apartment has been designed with good space standards and access to natural daylight and far reaching views,” the design statement adds.
In November 2018 officers had refused planning permission for the building to be converted temporarily into a large house of multiple occupation, after it was found to be housing ‘property guardians’ in unsuitable accommodation.
Property guardianship is an arrangement by which people are granted accommodation in a property in exchange for keeping it under observation and in good condition, with their continued occupation deterring vandalism.
Officers in Oldham found that there had been ‘no attempt’ to alter the building to make it better for residents, with makeshift showers ‘crudely’ installed on ‘wooden pallets’ in the urinals.
They added that the living accommodation for people living in the ex-court as property guardians was often limited to ‘camping accommodation’.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Manchester United have the perfect fixture to recall Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba has almost as many followers on his social media accounts as the population of France but the true gauge of a player 's popularity is within the four stands of a stadium .
On the opening weekend of this surreal season the Manchester United supporters serenaded a sacked manager but not their most expensive player .
Pogba is yet to enter the players section of the United hymnbook , where Ralph Milne , Tim Howard , Rodrigo Possebon , and Gabriel Obertan are listed .
Jose Mourinho was sat in the Sky Sports studio on his first visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the August adoration , raising a hand of gratitude and blowing kisses to the Stretford Enders .
There was a moment in that 4-0 annihilation of Chelsea where the chants of 'Jose Mourinho ' to Ladonna è mobile carried onto the pitch and piqued Pogba into charging into the final third , where he laid on a debut goal for Daniel James .
That reaction evinced the fraught rivalry between marquee manager and player as much as their infamous training ground discussion .
Pogba is poised to make his first competitive appearance for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side on Friday .
It is a sub-plot that has flown under the radar when , in an ordinary campaign , it would demand column inches and dominate pre-match press conferences .
The three-month fixture vacuum poses more relevant questions for Mourinho than renewing a rivalry with a midfielder he once envisaged would captain his United .
Mourinho shook the hand of almost every United player on the pitch after Tottenham were beaten at Old Trafford in December .
Ashley Young , by virtue of his positioning at right-back , was the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most significant win of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's first full season .
United supporters did not chant Mourinho 's name that night .
Pogba was nursing his ankle and not visible in the stands .
Should he stride off the Spurs pitch on Friday night then eyes will be peeled for any remote glance or acknowledgement between him and Mourinho in a sterile atmosphere devoid of partisan supporters .
Handshakes are no longer advisable , though .
There is a mutual , if grudging , respect between Mourinho and Pogba - albeit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pogba thanked Mourinho at Cardiff yet those spoken words could not repair the olive branch he snapped with his tweet that revelled in Mourinho 's dismissal days earlier .
Mourinho was complimentary about Pogba 's perceptive pass for Marcus Rashford 's second against Chelsea and has told confidants Pogba is still one of 'the big guns ' United will take with them to north London .
Mourinho sensed Pogba would cause him more strife after months of rancour in the immediate aftermath of France 's World Cup triumph .
Mourinho attempted to reassert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's tournament from afar during United 's portentous pre-season tour of the United States , though stressed Pogba was 'absolutely brilliant ' and named him captain for the season opener against Leicester .
In the 18 months that have elapsed since Mourinho was summoned to Carrington that December Tuesday morning there has been a growing acceptance inside United and among the wider fanbase that their former manager 's outlook on Pogba was prescient .
High-level United sources did not dispute the suggestion in October Pogba had 'disrespected ' the club by declaring it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new challenge somewhere else ' last June .
United have described dealing with Pogba 's agent , Mino Raiola , as ' a game ' while some of the insignificant members of Pogba 's entourage have talked up the possibility of the Frenchman signing a new contract .
That was quickly countered by Raiola in an on-the-record interview with Marca and then a story he leaked to incentivise United to sell Pogba .
United saw through it .
Pogba 's popularity has not diminished in the eyes of his teammates or a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a player he gave his reserve team debut to in 2009 .
A benefit of COVID for Solskjaer is it suspended talk of Pogba leaving .
United 's media team have inexplicably failed to arrange for Pogba and Bruno Fernandes to pose together , either at Carrington or Old Trafford , in anticipation of them strolling out of a stadium tunnel this month .
Cameras at least captured early glimpses of their telepathy in the friendly with West Brom last week , but the only desktop wallpaper available to Pogbaholics is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next to a horizontal Fernandes .
Prior to the reverse fixture six months ago , Tottenham were convinced Solskjaer would revert to a back three , only United retained their 4-2-3-1 , it threw the visitors and Mourinho suffered his first loss with Spurs .
Solskjaer has deployed a defensive trident in five of United 's 11-match unbeaten run and , whatever shape he chooses on Friday , any one would easily accommodate Pogba and Fernandes .
Pogba has not performed at his optimum for United since he swamped N'Golo Kante in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gallantly scoring his last goal from open play in front of an envious Matthew Harding Stand .
Pogba was a winner in the defeat to Watford in a half-hour cameo against Watford three days before Christmas and , with competition intense in an imposing midfield , he could be eased back again .
Solskjaer did suggest Pogba would have made himself available had the trip to Tottenham had it gone ahead on March 15 .
Mourinho is still a motivator for Pogba .

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Paul Pogba has almost as many followers on his social media accounts as the population of France but the true gauge of a player's popularity is within the four stands of a stadium.
On the opening weekend of this surreal season the Manchester United supporters serenaded a sacked manager but not their most expensive player. Pogba is yet to enter the players section of the United hymnbook, where Ralph Milne, Tim Howard, Rodrigo Possebon, and Gabriel Obertan are listed.
Jose Mourinho was sat in the Sky Sports studio on his first visit back to Old Trafford and basked in the August adoration, raising a hand of gratitude and blowing kisses to the Stretford Enders.
There was a moment in that 4-0 annihilation of Chelsea where the chants of 'Jose Mourinho' to Ladonna è mobile carried onto the pitch and piqued Pogba into charging into the final third, where he laid on a debut goal for Daniel James. That reaction evinced the fraught rivalry between marquee manager and player as much as their infamous training ground discussion.
Pogba is poised to make his first competitive appearance for United in 176 days against a Mourinho side on Friday. It is a sub-plot that has flown under the radar when, in an ordinary campaign, it would demand column inches and dominate pre-match press conferences. The three-month fixture vacuum poses more relevant questions for Mourinho than renewing a rivalry with a midfielder he once envisaged would captain his United.
Mourinho shook the hand of almost every United player on the pitch after Tottenham were beaten at Old Trafford in December. Ashley Young, by virtue of his positioning at right-back, was the only one not to press the flesh after the most significant win of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first full season. United supporters did not chant Mourinho's name that night.
Pogba was nursing his ankle and not visible in the stands. Should he stride off the Spurs pitch on Friday night then eyes will be peeled for any remote glance or acknowledgement between him and Mourinho in a sterile atmosphere devoid of partisan supporters. Handshakes are no longer advisable, though.
There is a mutual, if grudging, respect between Mourinho and Pogba - albeit expressed after their working relationship ended. Pogba thanked Mourinho at Cardiff yet those spoken words could not repair the olive branch he snapped with his tweet that revelled in Mourinho's dismissal days earlier. Mourinho was complimentary about Pogba's perceptive pass for Marcus Rashford's second against Chelsea and has told confidants Pogba is still one of 'the big guns' United will take with them to north London.
Mourinho sensed Pogba would cause him more strife after months of rancour in the immediate aftermath of France's World Cup triumph. Mourinho attempted to reassert his authority with reasonable analysis of Pogba's tournament from afar during United's portentous pre-season tour of the United States, though stressed Pogba was 'absolutely brilliant' and named him captain for the season opener against Leicester.
In the 18 months that have elapsed since Mourinho was summoned to Carrington that December Tuesday morning there has been a growing acceptance inside United and among the wider fanbase that their former manager's outlook on Pogba was prescient. High-level United sources did not dispute the suggestion in October Pogba had 'disrespected' the club by declaring it 'could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else' last June.
United have described dealing with Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, as 'a game' while some of the insignificant members of Pogba's entourage have talked up the possibility of the Frenchman signing a new contract. That was quickly countered by Raiola in an on-the-record interview with Marca and then a story he leaked to incentivise United to sell Pogba. United saw through it.
Pogba's popularity has not diminished in the eyes of his teammates or a manager who at times sounds in thrall to a player he gave his reserve team debut to in 2009. A benefit of COVID for Solskjaer is it suspended talk of Pogba leaving.
United's media team have inexplicably failed to arrange for Pogba and Bruno Fernandes to pose together, either at Carrington or Old Trafford, in anticipation of them strolling out of a stadium tunnel this month. Cameras at least captured early glimpses of their telepathy in the friendly with West Brom last week, but the only desktop wallpaper available to Pogbaholics is a grainy snapshot of him stretching his limbs next to a horizontal Fernandes.
Prior to the reverse fixture six months ago, Tottenham were convinced Solskjaer would revert to a back three, only United retained their 4-2-3-1, it threw the visitors and Mourinho suffered his first loss with Spurs. Solskjaer has deployed a defensive trident in five of United's 11-match unbeaten run and, whatever shape he chooses on Friday, any one would easily accommodate Pogba and Fernandes.
Pogba has not performed at his optimum for United since he swamped N'Golo Kante in the FA Cup fifth round last year, gallantly scoring his last goal from open play in front of an envious Matthew Harding Stand. Pogba was a winner in the defeat to Watford in a half-hour cameo against Watford three days before Christmas and, with competition intense in an imposing midfield, he could be eased back again.
Solskjaer did suggest Pogba would have made himself available had the trip to Tottenham had it gone ahead on March 15. Mourinho is still a motivator for Pogba.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--University graduate with 'bright future' caught with large knife

A university graduate with a 'bright future ' was caught with a large knife following an early hours altercation in the city centre .
Zachariasz Ziolkowski , 23 , said he had the knife for 'self-protection ' after being attacked twice previously .
Ziolkowski pulled out the knife in an bid to 'defuse ' the situation , after he and a friend became involved in an altercation with other men outside Spar in St Mary 's Gate , near Deansgate .
Police were called at around 2.30am on February 12 , and as Ziolkowski was taken to the floor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The knife was described as a 'sharp bladed kitchen knife ' , more than six inches long .
`` It is just the sort of knife that if used to stab another would kill or cause very serious injury , '' Judge Richard Mansell QC said .
The judge said he accepted that Ziolkowski , who recently graduated from Salford University with a degree in counselling and psychotherapy , and now plans to study for a masters , was carrying the knife for self-protection .
`` However this is not an excuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for self-protection , then it increases the risk of people using those knives to stab and injure others , '' the judge told Ziolkowski at Manchester Crown Court .
`` The altercation that happened is just that sort of incident , and by withdrawing it from your waistband , admittedly only to ward the others off , you increased the risk that this incident might have escalated , in which case you may have used that knife to injure , and could have been facing much more serious charges . ''
The court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ziolkowski had got a 'well paid ' job at the Indian restaurant Dishoom in the city centre , but he has n't been able to start it due to the pandemic .
`` Those who carry knives in public places should usually expect to go to prison , '' the judge warned Ziolkowski .
But Judge Mansell said that because Ziolkowski , who he said has a 'bright future ahead ' , has no previous convictions and can be rehabilitated in the community , he could spare him jail .
Ziolkowski , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentenced to four months in prison , suspended for 18 months .
He must complete 120 hours of unpaid work , and eight rehabilitation activity requirement days .

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A university graduate with a 'bright future' was caught with a large knife following an early hours altercation in the city centre.
Zachariasz Ziolkowski, 23, said he had the knife for 'self-protection' after being attacked twice previously.
Ziolkowski pulled out the knife in an bid to 'defuse' the situation, after he and a friend became involved in an altercation with other men outside Spar in St Mary's Gate, near Deansgate.
Police were called at around 2.30am on February 12, and as Ziolkowski was taken to the floor, a knife fell out of his waistband.
The knife was described as a 'sharp bladed kitchen knife', more than six inches long.
"It is just the sort of knife that if used to stab another would kill or cause very serious injury," Judge Richard Mansell QC said.
The judge said he accepted that Ziolkowski, who recently graduated from Salford University with a degree in counselling and psychotherapy, and now plans to study for a masters, was carrying the knife for self-protection.
"However this is not an excuse, because if people routinely carried knives for self-protection, then it increases the risk of people using those knives to stab and injure others," the judge told Ziolkowski at Manchester Crown Court.
"The altercation that happened is just that sort of incident, and by withdrawing it from your waistband, admittedly only to ward the others off, you increased the risk that this incident might have escalated, in which case you may have used that knife to injure, and could have been facing much more serious charges."
The court was told that before the lockdown, Ziolkowski had got a 'well paid' job at the Indian restaurant Dishoom in the city centre, but he hasn't been able to start it due to the pandemic.
"Those who carry knives in public places should usually expect to go to prison," the judge warned Ziolkowski.
But Judge Mansell said that because Ziolkowski, who he said has a 'bright future ahead', has no previous convictions and can be rehabilitated in the community, he could spare him jail.
Ziolkowski, of Pingot Avenue, Northern Moor, was sentenced to four months in prison, suspended for 18 months.
He must complete 120 hours of unpaid work, and eight rehabilitation activity requirement days.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Jamie Rothwell appears in court charged with conspiracy to murder

A man has appeared in court charged with conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm following a police investigation .
Jamie Rothwell , aged 33 , appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates Court flanked by two police officers and a security guard .
Mr Rothwell , of Salford , is charged with two offences of conspiracy to murder and two offences of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm .
This follows his arrest in Barcelona in May 2020 , which came as a joint operation between Greater Manchester Police and the National Crime Agency .
Wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he spoke only to confirm his date of birth and address .
A bail application was made on his behalf , but bail was refused .
The charges relate to an ongoing Greater Manchester Police investigation , called Operation Leopard , into a dispute between two rival organised crime groups in Salford in 2015 .
In 2015 , a man was shot in Salford as he sat in a car with two others .
In a separate incident , a second man was seriously attacked with a machete .
The case was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Manchester Crown Court .

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A man has appeared in court charged with conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm following a police investigation.
Jamie Rothwell, aged 33, appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates Court flanked by two police officers and a security guard.
Mr Rothwell, of Salford, is charged with two offences of conspiracy to murder and two offences of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm.
This follows his arrest in Barcelona in May 2020, which came as a joint operation between Greater Manchester Police and the National Crime Agency.
Wearing a black t-shirt and black jogging bottoms, he spoke only to confirm his date of birth and address.
No pleas were entered.
A bail application was made on his behalf, but bail was refused.
The charges relate to an ongoing Greater Manchester Police investigation, called Operation Leopard, into a dispute between two rival organised crime groups in Salford in 2015.
In 2015, a man was shot in Salford as he sat in a car with two others. In a separate incident, a second man was seriously attacked with a machete.
The case was adjourned for plea hearing on July 15 at Manchester Crown Court.
Mr Rothwell was remanded into custody.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--GMP car cleaner lured in by cop turned drugs boss - to sell dodgy TV sets

A former GMP worker who helped a cop turned drugs boss sell dodgy TV boxes was lured by the prospect of 'easy money ' , a court heard .
Martyn Foster , 39 , worked as a car cleaner at the police station where Daniel Aimson , a former PC who led a double life as a drug dealer , was based when he worked for GMP .
He was spared jail after pleading guilty to conspiracy to defraud .
The court was told the dodgy boxes deprived companies like Sky of legitimate custom .
Manchester Crown Court heard Foster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aimson and agreed to work with him to sell the boxes online , which allow viewers to access pay per view TV from broadcasters such as Sky and BT Sport without paying the usual subscription fees .
Prosecutors said the 'sophisticated ' operation selling ZGemma boxes online raked in £655,000 over just 13 months .
The court heard previously that Aimson lived a 'lavish lifestyle ' on the proceeds , taking his now former wife for expensive meals and hotel stays .
But Foster 's lawyer said he did n't enjoy such luxuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' with debts to repay .
Nicola Gatto said Foster was 'enticed ' by the prospect of 'easy money ' .
She said he was persuaded by 'manipulative ' Aimson to work for him .
Prosecutors said Foster 's responsibilities included boxing orders and sending them out .
Ms Gatto said Aimson taught Foster how to 'chip ' the devices .
The court was told that Foster earned about £25,000 from the enterprise , which he used to top up his salary .
Ms Gatto said police did n't find any 'high value @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home .
She said 'mild mannered ' Foster found Aimson 'forceful ' , and that he was was 'certainly no match ' for him .
GMP said Foster is currently suspended from duty , and is set to face a Professional Standards Branch hearing at a later date .
The court was told Foster now plans to marry his partner , and has set up his own car valeting business .
Aimson , from Wigan , was sacked by GMP in February 2017 .
He was sentenced to six years and four months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That hearing heard how Aimson ‘ revelled ’ in his double life as the head of a drugs gang while a serving police officer .
He posed with a Breaking Bad Walter White T-shirt at his secret cannabis farms , and his gang flooded the streets of Manchester and North Wales with the class B drug .
Earlier this month , Aimson was ordered to serve a further 12 months in jail after admitting conspiracy to defraud .
On Tuesday , Foster , of Stott Wharf , Leigh , received a nine month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days .
On deciding to spare Foster jail , Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said he was previously of 'impeccable good character ' , and that there was a strong prospect of rehabilitation .
The judge told him : `` This was undoubtedly a sophisticated operation .
`` Having said that , I accept that you were recruited after the company had been established by Mr Aimson , who was the dominant and domineering character .
`` You were in essence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the direction of Mr Aimson , rather than the brains of this operation . ''

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A former GMP worker who helped a cop turned drugs boss sell dodgy TV boxes was lured by the prospect of 'easy money', a court heard.
Martyn Foster, 39, worked as a car cleaner at the police station where Daniel Aimson, a former PC who led a double life as a drug dealer, was based when he worked for GMP.
He was spared jail after pleading guilty to conspiracy to defraud. The court was told the dodgy boxes deprived companies like Sky of legitimate custom.
Manchester Crown Court heard Foster, from Leigh, became friends with Aimson and agreed to work with him to sell the boxes online, which allow viewers to access pay per view TV from broadcasters such as Sky and BT Sport without paying the usual subscription fees.
Prosecutors said the 'sophisticated' operation selling ZGemma boxes online raked in £655,000 over just 13 months.
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
The court heard previously that Aimson lived a 'lavish lifestyle' on the proceeds, taking his now former wife for expensive meals and hotel stays.
But Foster's lawyer said he didn't enjoy such luxuries, and was living 'month to month' with debts to repay.
Nicola Gatto said Foster was 'enticed' by the prospect of 'easy money'.
She said he was persuaded by 'manipulative' Aimson to work for him.
Prosecutors said Foster's responsibilities included boxing orders and sending them out.
Ms Gatto said Aimson taught Foster how to 'chip' the devices.
The court was told that Foster earned about £25,000 from the enterprise, which he used to top up his salary.
Ms Gatto said police didn't find any 'high value' items when they searched Foster's home.
She said 'mild mannered' Foster found Aimson 'forceful', and that he was was 'certainly no match' for him.
GMP said Foster is currently suspended from duty, and is set to face a Professional Standards Branch hearing at a later date.
The court was told Foster now plans to marry his partner, and has set up his own car valeting business.
Aimson, from Wigan, was sacked by GMP in February 2017.
He was sentenced to six years and four months in jail in December that year.
That hearing heard how Aimson ‘revelled’ in his double life as the head of a drugs gang while a serving police officer.
He posed with a Breaking Bad Walter White T-shirt at his secret cannabis farms, and his gang flooded the streets of Manchester and North Wales with the class B drug.
Earlier this month, Aimson was ordered to serve a further 12 months in jail after admitting conspiracy to defraud.
On Tuesday, Foster, of Stott Wharf, Leigh, received a nine month sentence, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days.
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On deciding to spare Foster jail, Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said he was previously of 'impeccable good character', and that there was a strong prospect of rehabilitation.
The judge told him: "This was undoubtedly a sophisticated operation.
"Having said that, I accept that you were recruited after the company had been established by Mr Aimson, who was the dominant and domineering character.
"You were in essence more the warehouse manager, acting under the direction of Mr Aimson, rather than the brains of this operation."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--LIVE: Boris Johnson faces Keir Starmer in Prime Minister's Questions

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face questions from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and other MPs at the weekly Prime @ @ @ @ @ ) again today .
PMQs from the House of Commons will begin at 12pm .
@ @ @ @ @ be questioned on the government 's continued response to the coronavirus crisis .
During last @ @ @ @ @ Keir grilled the PM on his decision not to extend the free meals voucher scheme @ @ @ @ @ , the government has performed a u-turn on its decision , agreeing to extend the @ @ @ @ @ footballer Marcus Rashford .
Downing Street announced a one-off £120 million fund which will benefit @ @ @ @ @ England over the six-week summer period .
Meanwhile , ministers are also under pressure to @ @ @ @ @ receiving Universal Credit as research suggested around two-thirds have been forced into debt during the @ @ @ @ @ latest updates from Prime Minister Questions in the live blog below .

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face questions from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and other MPs at the weekly Prime Minister's Qustions (PMQs) again today.
PMQs from the House of Commons will begin at 12pm.
Mr Johnson is expected to be questioned on the government's continued response to the coronavirus crisis.
During last week's session, Sir Keir grilled the PM on his decision not to extend the free meals voucher scheme for children.
Since then, the government has performed a u-turn on its decision, agreeing to extend the scheme following a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford.
Downing Street announced a one-off £120 million fund which will benefit some 1.3 million children in England over the six-week summer period.
Meanwhile, ministers are also under pressure to provide further support to families receiving Universal Credit as research suggested around two-thirds have been forced into debt during the coronavirus lockdown.
Follow the latest updates from Prime Minister Questions in the live blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Tributes paid to 11-year-old girl who has died following battle with coronavirus

Tributes have been paid to an 11-year-old girl who has died following a short battle with coronavirus .
Fabiana Zoppelli , of Oldham , is understood to have suffered from very little symptoms of the virus before she fell seriously unwell .
She died on Sunday , June 7 , at Alder Hey Children 's Hospital .
Fabiana had a rare genetic disorder known as Floating Harbor Syndrome .
She attended New Bridge School in Hollinwood and previously was a pupil at Corpus Christi RC Primary School .
Teachers and staff at both schools have released tributes to Fabiana , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to support her family .
The teachers at Corpus Christi described Fabiana as `` amazing and popular '' and said she made huge progress during her four years at the school .
They said one particular highlight of her time at the school was a trip to Paris .
A statement on the Corpus Christi website said : `` She was an amazing girl .
Fabiana enriched both our school and the whole community with her great enthusiasm and love for life .
She was a friend to everyone and tried her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fabiana tried her hand at everything .
She trained with the school football team , read with confidence in assembly , visited Paris with her friends , created amazing artwork and had a smile that lit up every room she entered .
`` Please remember Fabiana and her family at this difficult time .
Let us be thankful that we spent time with her and pray that her family feel supported at this time .
`` The staff in school are devastated and have proved their high levels of care and compassion through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already been sent to Fabiana ’ s family on behalf of the whole community and we have contacted her parents to offer our support and condolences throughout the week . ''
Teachers also spoke about Fabiana 's friendship with dinner lady Debbie O'Connell , who took her `` under her wing '' , took her shopping and on trips out with her son .
Staff at New Bridge School have also released an emotional tribute to Fabiana .
A statetement on the school 's website said : `` This news comes as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew her as a bright young girl with a vibrant energy and a beautiful smile .
We send our love and deepest condolences to her family and all who knew her , and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time .
`` To us , Fabiana was a beautiful soul , with whom we had the privilege to share so many wonderful moments .
She possessed a fantastic ability to spread happiness wherever she went and she was a delight to have her beaming presence as part of our New Bridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smile that crept across our faces as we watched her joyous performance of the lindy hop in last year ’ s Christmas Extravanganza .
`` She was always happy to help , nothing was ever too much .
A talented artist , a brilliant dancer , a hard-working pupil , a generous friend .
You will be missed dearly by us all , children and adults alike . ''
Mrs Holland , speaking on behalf of Fabiana 's form group , said : `` 7LHA will forever have a massive hole that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to miss her kind , caring beautiful soul .
`` Beautiful inside and out , Fabiana fully involved herself in New Bridge life and took every challenge that was offered to her .
She did this with great enthusiasm and a huge beaming smile .
We have learned so much from her over such a short time and we are saddened that our school has lost this superb young lady.
” The statement said the school was offering support to pupils affected by the tragedy .
An online fundraising page has been set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family .

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Tributes have been paid to an 11-year-old girl who has died following a short battle with coronavirus.
Fabiana Zoppelli, of Oldham, is understood to have suffered from very little symptoms of the virus before she fell seriously unwell.
She died on Sunday, June 7, at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
Fabiana had a rare genetic disorder known as Floating Harbor Syndrome.
She attended New Bridge School in Hollinwood and previously was a pupil at Corpus Christi RC Primary School.
Teachers and staff at both schools have released tributes to Fabiana, while a fundraising page has been set up to support her family.
The teachers at Corpus Christi described Fabiana as "amazing and popular" and said she made huge progress during her four years at the school.
They said one particular highlight of her time at the school was a trip to Paris.
A statement on the Corpus Christi website said: "She was an amazing girl. Fabiana enriched both our school and the whole community with her great enthusiasm and love for life. She was a friend to everyone and tried her best in everything she did.
(Image: Corpus Christi RC Primary School)
"Fabiana tried her hand at everything. She trained with the school football team, read with confidence in assembly, visited Paris with her friends, created amazing artwork and had a smile that lit up every room she entered.
"Please remember Fabiana and her family at this difficult time. Let us be thankful that we spent time with her and pray that her family feel supported at this time.
"The staff in school are devastated and have proved their high levels of care and compassion through their actions and words. Flowers have already been sent to Fabiana’s family on behalf of the whole community and we have contacted her parents to offer our support and condolences throughout the week."
Teachers also spoke about Fabiana's friendship with dinner lady Debbie O'Connell, who took her "under her wing", took her shopping and on trips out with her son.
(Image: Corpus Christi RC Primary School)
Staff at New Bridge School have also released an emotional tribute to Fabiana.
A statetement on the school's website said: "This news comes as a huge shock to all of us who knew her as a bright young girl with a vibrant energy and a beautiful smile. We send our love and deepest condolences to her family and all who knew her, and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
(Image: Corpus Christi RC Primary School)
"To us, Fabiana was a beautiful soul, with whom we had the privilege to share so many wonderful moments. She possessed a fantastic ability to spread happiness wherever she went and she was a delight to have her beaming presence as part of our New Bridge family. Many of us remember the smile that crept across our faces as we watched her joyous performance of the lindy hop in last year’s Christmas Extravanganza.
"She was always happy to help, nothing was ever too much. A talented artist, a brilliant dancer, a hard-working pupil, a generous friend. You will be missed dearly by us all, children and adults alike."
Mrs Holland, speaking on behalf of Fabiana's form group, said: "7LHA will forever have a massive hole that will never be filled. We are going to miss her kind, caring beautiful soul.
"Beautiful inside and out, Fabiana fully involved herself in New Bridge life and took every challenge that was offered to her. She did this with great enthusiasm and a huge beaming smile. We have learned so much from her over such a short time and we are saddened that our school has lost this superb young lady.”
The statement said the school was offering support to pupils affected by the tragedy.
An online fundraising page has been set up to offer support to Fabiana's family.
To make a donation visit justgiving.com/crowdfunding/inmemoryoffabiana


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes makes exciting Paul Pogba statement

Bruno Fernandes says it will be 'amazing ' to finally play alongside Paul Pogba for Manchester United .
Pogba , 27 , has not appeared for United since Boxing Day due to an ankle injury but is poised to return for the first time in 176 days against Tottenham on Friday night .
Fernandes , 25 , joined from Sporting Lisbon in January and has galvanised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side by helping United to extend their unbeaten run to 11 games across all competitions .
Uncertainty over Pogba 's future has subsided due to the COVID-19 pandemic and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appear slim .
Fernandes , seen as the effective replacement for Pogba , is eager to link up with the Frenchman in a competitive game after they lined up together in a friendly against West Brom at Old Trafford last week .
`` We are so excited to restart the season and play again , '' Fernandes told talkSPORT .
`` I think everyone is excited to see Paul Pogba play again after his long injury .
`` For me , playing alongside him will be amazing .
Obviously everyone wants to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of them .
But we have a lot of good players and the most important thing is the results for Manchester United . ''
United have a fully-fit squad to choose from and five specialist midfielders in Pogba , Fernandes , Nemanja Matic , Fred , and Scott McTominay available .
Matic , Fred , and Fernandes lined up in the last Premier League game against Manchester City on March 8 .
Fernandes has been a vocal presence on the pitch since he made his United debut against Wolves on February 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show leadership skills .
`` I think everyone has to be a leader in their own way , '' he added .
`` Everyone here is a leader , in everything you have different leaderships and I think I ’ m just another one .
I try to help everyone and they try to help me .
`` I do always want the ball , that is true , and I will always be like that . ''

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Bruno Fernandes says it will be 'amazing' to finally play alongside Paul Pogba for Manchester United.
Pogba, 27, has not appeared for United since Boxing Day due to an ankle injury but is poised to return for the first time in 176 days against Tottenham on Friday night.
Fernandes, 25, joined from Sporting Lisbon in January and has galvanised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side by helping United to extend their unbeaten run to 11 games across all competitions.
Uncertainty over Pogba's future has subsided due to the COVID-19 pandemic and his chances of leaving United this year now appear slim. Fernandes, seen as the effective replacement for Pogba, is eager to link up with the Frenchman in a competitive game after they lined up together in a friendly against West Brom at Old Trafford last week.
"We are so excited to restart the season and play again," Fernandes told talkSPORT. "I think everyone is excited to see Paul Pogba play again after his long injury.
"For me, playing alongside him will be amazing. Obviously everyone wants to play with the best players and Paul is one of them. But we have a lot of good players and the most important thing is the results for Manchester United."
United have a fully-fit squad to choose from and five specialist midfielders in Pogba, Fernandes, Nemanja Matic, Fred, and Scott McTominay available. Matic, Fred, and Fernandes lined up in the last Premier League game against Manchester City on March 8.
Fernandes has been a vocal presence on the pitch since he made his United debut against Wolves on February 1 and again encouraged all of his teammates to show leadership skills.
"I think everyone has to be a leader in their own way," he added. "Everyone here is a leader, in everything you have different leaderships and I think I’m just another one. I try to help everyone and they try to help me.
"I do always want the ball, that is true, and I will always be like that."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--North west pub installs greenhouse-style dining pods ahead of reopening

A country pub in the north west has installed greenhouse-style dining huts in its grounds to facilitate socially-distanced dining .
The Cartford Inn in Lancashire has taken inspiration from Mediamatric in Amsterdam , which launched its own 'quarantine greenhouses ' last month .
The rural inn shared a photo on Twitter yesterday of the development , saying they are 'ideal for the more vulnerable guests ' .
The post also teased that the Little Eccleston pub will begin to take bookings again soon .
It said : `` Inspired by Amsterdam !
What I originally thought was hideous , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon .
`` Not in situ yet , but ideal for the more vulnerable guests .
We will be taking bookings very soon . ''
Each of the glass houses will have room for four diners when they begin to welcome guests again .
Visit Lancashire praised the move on Twitter , saying the Cartford Arms was 'making the absolute best of a bad situation ' .
The hospitality industry is poised for a potential reopening on July 4 , though restaurants and hotels are still waiting for clear guidelines from the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beginning to think how they can safely operate once they are allowed to open their doors again .
At Albert 's Schloss in Manchester city centre , there are temperature checks , disposable menus , and face shields for staff , while at Atlas Bar they 've drastically reduced capacity and even launched an app to monitor where customers are at any one time .
The industry is also hoping to see a reduction in the current two metre distancing measure , which is double the distance recommended by the WHO and observed @ @ @ @ @

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A country pub in the north west has installed greenhouse-style dining huts in its grounds to facilitate socially-distanced dining.
The Cartford Inn in Lancashire has taken inspiration from Mediamatric in Amsterdam, which launched its own 'quarantine greenhouses' last month.
The rural inn shared a photo on Twitter yesterday of the development, saying they are 'ideal for the more vulnerable guests'.
The post also teased that the Little Eccleston pub will begin to take bookings again soon.
It said: "Inspired by Amsterdam! What I originally thought was hideous, I am now looking forward to opening them soon.
"Not in situ yet, but ideal for the more vulnerable guests. We will be taking bookings very soon."
Each of the glass houses will have room for four diners when they begin to welcome guests again.
Visit Lancashire praised the move on Twitter, saying the Cartford Inn was 'making the absolute best of a bad situation'.
The hospitality industry is poised for a potential reopening on July 4, though restaurants and hotels are still waiting for clear guidelines from the government.
Despite this, many businesses are beginning to think how they can safely operate once they are allowed to open their doors again.
At Albert's Schloss in Manchester city centre, there are temperature checks, disposable menus, and face shields for staff, while at Atlas Bar they've drastically reduced capacity and even launched an app to monitor where customers are at any one time.
The industry is also hoping to see a reduction in the current two metre distancing measure, which is double the distance recommended by the WHO and observed across much of Europe.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Manchester United morning headlines as Brazilian star is linked

United legend Gary Neville has laughed off suggestions from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp that he ‘ has an opinion on everything ’ .
The German coach jokingly told an interview with BBC Sport that one of his biggest lockdown lessons was discovering the ex-England defender has something to say on any subject .
Neville reacted sportingly to Klopp ’ s quip , stating he must be doing something right in his role as a Sky Sports pundit .
“ The fact Jurgen has responded means he ’ s been watching , which is good , ” Neville said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is good , and he ’ s enjoyed my opinions , which is also good .
“ I ’ ve enjoyed doing the shows ( during lockdown ) , but it feels like you ’ re constantly giving an opinion on everything .
I ’ m glad football is restarting , as I can start giving my option on matches again.
” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should follow the message of his old United boss Sir Alex Ferguson by ensuring a watertight defence when the season restarts , writes Rich Fay .
Solskjaer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ferguson , was more accustomed to putting the ball in the net than keeping it out at the other end .
But , with the top-four race set to be tight in the coming weeks , Ferguson ’ s famous ‘ attack wins you games , defence wins you titles ’ line will be ringing in Solskjaer ’ s ears .
United have improved defensively this season after the 2018/19 campaign ended as their worst for goals conceded in forty years .
Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire have made a key difference and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for optimism - United have kept nine clean sheets in their last 11 games , four of which have come in the Premier League .
United could make a move to sign Chelsea forward Willian on a free transfer once the 2019/20 campaign is concluded , according to reports .
The Brazilian international is seemingly set to leave Stamford Bridge next month after failing to agree a contract extension with Frank Lampard ’ s side .
United were interested in Willian when Jose Mourinho was in charge and France Football say United have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly eyeing the former Shakhtar Donetsk man as a short term stop-gap option , if he fails to sign first-choice transfer target Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund .

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Neville responds to Klopp's lockdown jibe
United legend Gary Neville has laughed off suggestions from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp that he ‘has an opinion on everything’.
The German coach jokingly told an interview with BBC Sport that one of his biggest lockdown lessons was discovering the ex-England defender has something to say on any subject.
Neville reacted sportingly to Klopp’s quip, stating he must be doing something right in his role as a Sky Sports pundit.
“The fact Jurgen has responded means he’s been watching, which is good,” Neville said. “It’s bugged him, which is good, and he’s enjoyed my opinions, which is also good.
“I’ve enjoyed doing the shows (during lockdown), but it feels like you’re constantly giving an opinion on everything. I’m glad football is restarting, as I can start giving my option on matches again.”
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Opinion: Solskjaer must follow age-old Ferguson mantra
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should follow the message of his old United boss Sir Alex Ferguson by ensuring a watertight defence when the season restarts, writes Rich Fay.
Solskjaer, who won six Premier League titles under Ferguson, was more accustomed to putting the ball in the net than keeping it out at the other end.
But, with the top-four race set to be tight in the coming weeks, Ferguson’s famous ‘attack wins you games, defence wins you titles’ line will be ringing in Solskjaer’s ears.
United have improved defensively this season after the 2018/19 campaign ended as their worst for goals conceded in forty years.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire have made a key difference and the Reds' pre-lockdown form gives reason for optimism - United have kept nine clean sheets in their last 11 games, four of which have come in the Premier League.
United linked with Willian
United could make a move to sign Chelsea forward Willian on a free transfer once the 2019/20 campaign is concluded, according to reports.
The Brazilian international is seemingly set to leave Stamford Bridge next month after failing to agree a contract extension with Frank Lampard’s side.
United were interested in Willian when Jose Mourinho was in charge and France Football say United have re-entered the race to sign the 31-year old.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly eyeing the former Shakhtar Donetsk man as a short term stop-gap option, if he fails to sign first-choice transfer target Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Marcus Rashford responds to Matt Hancock calling him 'Daniel'

Marcus Rashford has responded to Matt Hancock calling him the wrong name and pledged to continue to push for more change .
The Manchester United footballer forced the government to make a u-turn in its stance on free school meals , and when Matt Hancock praised him for his efforts during an interview , he called him `` Daniel Rashford '' .
Appearing on Sky News , the health secretary was asked by Kay Burley what had triggered the reversal in its stance on offering the £15 a week vouchers .
He said : `` Well , I 'll tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talked to Daniel Rashford , he considered it and he made his decision - I think it 's terrific . ''
The clip was widely shared on social media , including from Gary Lineker who tagged Rashford on it .
Mr Hancock has since apologised for the slip up , and said he had “ Harry Potter on the mind ” .
But during an interview on Good Morning Britain earlier today , Rashford , 22 , took it in good spirits as he joked that he had “ been called worse names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had posted earlier in the day .
In a shock announcement on Tuesday ( June 16 ) , Boris Johnson announced the government will now fund the free school meal voucher scheme - for which nearly 1.3 million children are eligible - over the summer holidays .
The England star spoke on the ITV programme about how the prime minister phoned him yesterday to give him the news .
He explained : `` He actually rang me and it was actually a nice conversation because I wanted to thank him for changing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like there will be change .
But yeah I 'm looking forward to it . ''
Rashford explained that the fight is not over , explaining that we `` have to keep it going '' .
He said : `` The numbers are really shocking and that was initially drove me .
Now it is about analysing how this six week period affects the family in a positive or negative way . ''
When Piers interjected to say that there should not be hungry children in the country , Rashford said that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generation '' to continue .
`` I just do n't see the reason why there are kids that do n't have food on the table , '' he added .
`` We have shown that when we do come together , we can change things . ''
This followed a campaign by Rashford , 22 , who received free school meals as a youngster growing up in Wythenshawe .
The Manchester United star penned an emotional letter calling on MPs to reverse the government 's decision to end free school meals for low-income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media and led to the government announcing plans to pour £120m into a one-off 'COVID summer food fund ' .

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Marcus Rashford has responded to Matt Hancock calling him the wrong name and pledged to continue to push for more change.
The Manchester United footballer forced the government to make a u-turn in its stance on free school meals, and when Matt Hancock praised him for his efforts during an interview, he called him "Daniel Rashford".
Appearing on Sky News, the health secretary was asked by Kay Burley what had triggered the reversal in its stance on offering the £15 a week vouchers.
He said: "Well, I'll tell you what happened, the Prime Minister talked to Daniel Rashford, he considered it and he made his decision - I think it's terrific."
The clip was widely shared on social media, including from Gary Lineker who tagged Rashford on it.
(Image: ITV)
Mr Hancock has since apologised for the slip up, and said he had “Harry Potter on the mind”.
But during an interview on Good Morning Britain earlier today, Rashford, 22, took it in good spirits as he joked that he had “been called worse names than that” - echoing a tweet he had posted earlier in the day.
In a shock announcement on Tuesday (June 16), Boris Johnson announced the government will now fund the free school meal voucher scheme - for which nearly 1.3 million children are eligible - over the summer holidays.
The England star spoke on the ITV programme about how the prime minister phoned him yesterday to give him the news.
He explained: "He actually rang me and it was actually a nice conversation because I wanted to thank him for changing his decision.
"I genuinely feel like there will be change. But yeah I'm looking forward to it."
Rashford explained that the fight is not over, explaining that we "have to keep it going".
(Image: ITV)
He said: "The numbers are really shocking and that was initially drove me. Now it is about analysing how this six week period affects the family in a positive or negative way."
When Piers interjected to say that there should not be hungry children in the country, Rashford said that this is the "main thing in this generation" to continue.
"I just don't see the reason why there are kids that don't have food on the table," he added.
"We have shown that when we do come together, we can change things."
(Image: Instagram)
This followed a campaign by Rashford, 22, who received free school meals as a youngster growing up in Wythenshawe.
The Manchester United star penned an emotional letter calling on MPs to reverse the government's decision to end free school meals for low-income familes.
It was widely shared on social media and led to the government announcing plans to pour £120m into a one-off 'COVID summer food fund'.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Man City news and transfers LIVE

Man City news and transfers LIVE

Manchester City star Raheem Sterling admits 'it 's going to be weird ' playing without fans against Arsenal tonight .
@ @ @ @ @ away due to the coronavirus pandemic , City return to action on Wednesday evening with @ @ @ @ @ Gunners .
And while he will be delighted to get back to playing competitive games @ @ @ @ @ be ' a bit strange ' not having the usual support from the stands .
@ @ @ @ @ be weird , for sure , it 's going to be weird , '' he @ @ @ @ @ `` We played a training game , a couple of training games and it is @ @ @ @ @ when it is competition time , we have got to dig deep and find something @ @ @ @ @ us on . ''
Pep Guardiola has no injury concerns to deal with and Leroy @ @ @ @ @ first time since August .
Follow for the latest news throughout the day .

Manchester City star Raheem Sterling admits 'it's going to be weird' playing without fans against Arsenal tonight.
After more than three months away due to the coronavirus pandemic, City return to action on Wednesday evening with a home clash against the Gunners.
And while he will be delighted to get back to playing competitive games, Sterling says it will be 'a bit strange' not having the usual support from the stands.
"It's going to be weird, for sure, it's going to be weird," he said on BBC 5Live. "We played a training game, a couple of training games and it is a bit strange. But when it is competition time, we have got to dig deep and find something to motivate us and drive us on."
Pep Guardiola has no injury concerns to deal with and Leroy Sane could feature for the first time since August.
Follow for the latest news throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Rhian Sugden hits out at Vernon Kay: 'I wish I'd never met him'

Rhian Sugden has tearfully hit out at Vernon Kay over the infamous ‘ sexting scandal ’ that she says ended her career .
The former Page 3 model hit the headlines in 2010 after it was revealed that she and Vernon had been involved in a string of flirty text messages .
The scandal saw Vernon , 46 , publicly apologise to his wife and Strictly Come Dancing host , Tess Daly , 51 .
But Rhian , 33 , says that her modeling career came crashing down , and tells Channel 4 documentary , Page Three : The Naked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never met him '' .
She said : `` It ruined everything for me .
`` I felt like I was going up and up with my career and then that came along .
I wish I ’ d never met him .
“ He got to give an apology on the radio and just got to carry on , with Family Fortunes , ironically .
`` It still makes me feel sick.
” The 33-year-old - who is now married to actor Oliver Mellor - told the documentary that she met Vernon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their flirty exchange began .
Rhian said : `` There was an attraction there for both of us .
I was a Page Three girl and he was Vernon Kay .
He ’ s a good looking fella .
“ He came to Manchester and that was the first night we ’ d met .
Things just stemmed from there .
“ It was all probably more bravado on text from him when he ’ d had a drink .
`` ‘ Oh you look fit in that picture , sexy , wish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Speaking of being thrust into the limelight , she continued : `` And then obviously it went in the newspaper .
We were front page news because we ’ d been sex texting each other .
`` If I ’ d met this man , slept with him and had a full blown affair with him then I would understand the backlash .
It was like I ’ d literally killed somebody.
” Page Three : The Naked Truth airs on Channel 4 on Thursday at 9pm .

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Rhian Sugden has tearfully hit out at Vernon Kay over the infamous ‘sexting scandal’ that she says ended her career.
The former Page 3 model hit the headlines in 2010 after it was revealed that she and Vernon had been involved in a string of flirty text messages.
The scandal saw Vernon, 46, publicly apologise to his wife and Strictly Come Dancing host, Tess Daly, 51.
But Rhian, 33, says that her modeling career came crashing down, and tells Channel 4 documentary, Page Three: The Naked Truth that she wishes she'd "never met him".
She said: "It ruined everything for me.
"I felt like I was going up and up with my career and then that came along. I wish I’d never met him.
“He got to give an apology on the radio and just got to carry on, with Family Fortunes, ironically.
"It still makes me feel sick.”
The 33-year-old - who is now married to actor Oliver Mellor - told the documentary that she met Vernon in Manchester and that’s when their flirty exchange began.
(Image: Getty Images)
Rhian said: "There was an attraction there for both of us. I was a Page Three girl and he was Vernon Kay. He’s a good looking fella.
“He came to Manchester and that was the first night we’d met. Things just stemmed from there.
“It was all probably more bravado on text from him when he’d had a drink.
"‘Oh you look fit in that picture, sexy, wish I could see you more’."
Speaking of being thrust into the limelight, she continued: "And then obviously it went in the newspaper. We were front page news because we’d been sex texting each other.
"If I’d met this man, slept with him and had a full blown affair with him then I would understand the backlash. It was like I’d literally killed somebody.”
Page Three: The Naked Truth airs on Channel 4 on Thursday at 9pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Manchester faces new homelessness problems as government funding comes to an end

Manchester council is calling for donations to a homelessness fund ahead of the government withdrawing support for housing rough sleepers throughout the pandemic .
More than 250 people have been helped off the city ’ s streets during the pandemic , with 240 people still staying in hotels and a further 20 finding new housing elsewhere .
This was made possible by the government ’ s ‘ Everyone In ’ policy , which provided funding for councils to secure temporary accommodation where rough sleepers could self-isolate .
The stability and security offered to those in need saw many take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kept them on the street .
It has helped 69 rough sleepers access addiction support services and allowed another 39 to register with GPs .
But funding for Everyone In will stop from the end of June , leaving councils like Manchester facing a new challenge of sustaining these stories of progress .
It is also likely that more people will become homeless in the coming months as the economic impacts of the pandemic continue to bite .
Leaders are now urging people to donate to the Big Change fund to ensure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living on the city ’ s streets .
Coun Luthfur Rahman , lead member for homelessness , said : `` In the last few weeks many people who had been sleeping on the streets , including some who might not have been willing to engage with support services before , have made significant steps forwards in their lives .
`` We are determined to do all we can to ensure nobody has to return to the street .
`` But Manchester people can play their part too and I would encourage them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funding to help people break out of the cycle of homelessness .
“ There has been a big change - please help us sustain it . ''
The fund supports homeless people by paying for practical things like a deposit for a home , a training course , clothes for a job interview , furnishing for a new flat , or travel costs .
It is seen as more effective than giving money to someone on the street , as it will go directly to charities and organisations providing frontline support .
Big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped more than 1,500 people since it launched .
For more information , or to make a donation , visit www.bigchangemcr.co.uk .

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Manchester council is calling for donations to a homelessness fund ahead of the government withdrawing support for housing rough sleepers throughout the pandemic.
More than 250 people have been helped off the city’s streets during the pandemic, with 240 people still staying in hotels and a further 20 finding new housing elsewhere.
This was made possible by the government’s ‘Everyone In’ policy, which provided funding for councils to secure temporary accommodation where rough sleepers could self-isolate.
The stability and security offered to those in need saw many take the steps to break the cycle which had kept them on the street.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It has helped 69 rough sleepers access addiction support services and allowed another 39 to register with GPs.
But funding for Everyone In will stop from the end of June, leaving councils like Manchester facing a new challenge of sustaining these stories of progress.
It is also likely that more people will become homeless in the coming months as the economic impacts of the pandemic continue to bite.
Leaders are now urging people to donate to the Big Change fund to ensure that nobody feels they need to return to living on the city’s streets.
Coun Luthfur Rahman, lead member for homelessness, said: "In the last few weeks many people who had been sleeping on the streets, including some who might not have been willing to engage with support services before, have made significant steps forwards in their lives.
"We are determined to do all we can to ensure nobody has to return to the street.
"But Manchester people can play their part too and I would encourage them to donate to The Big Change which provides funding to help people break out of the cycle of homelessness.
“There has been a big change - please help us sustain it."
The fund supports homeless people by paying for practical things like a deposit for a home, a training course, clothes for a job interview, furnishing for a new flat, or travel costs.
It is seen as more effective than giving money to someone on the street, as it will go directly to charities and organisations providing frontline support.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: "Any suggestion we are rowing back on our commitment to support rough sleepers is untrue.
“We’ve been clear councils must continue to provide safe accommodation to all vulnerable rough sleepers and support those moving on from emergency accommodation.
“Our new rough sleeping taskforce will ensure as many people as possible who have been brought in off the streets in this pandemic do not return to sleeping rough.
“To help achieve this, we have accelerated plans for new rough sleeping services – backed by £433 million – which will deliver 6,000 homes across the country."
Big Change has raised more than £270,000 and helped more than 1,500 people since it launched.
For more information, or to make a donation, visit www.bigchangemcr.co.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Snooker star Willie Thorne dies aged 66 after battling leukemia

Former snooker star Willie Thorne has died at the age of 66 after a short battle with leukaemia .
The news was announced on a GoFundMe page run by his carer Julie O ’ Neill .
She said he passed away peacefully in the early hours of this morning ( June 17 ) with his family around him .
The message read : “ It is with a very heavy and broken heart that I have to officially announce that at 1.55am this morning Willie Thorne lost his battle and passed away .
“ Willie went into septic shock and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the decision was made by the hospital to turn off the machines .
“ I was with him all the way to his end and reading out messages to him from people .
“ He passed away very peacefully and without pain listening to his children saying they love him – that gives me some comfort in this difficult time.
” Thorne announced he was battling leukaemia in March and he was being treated at a hospital in Spain .
World Snooker posted a tribute on Twitter , which read : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Great WT himself , Willie Thorne , has passed away at the age of 66 .
It ’ s a great loss to our sport .
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time .
RIP Willie.
” Thorne reached two World Championship quarter-finals and won his only ranking title , the Mercantile Credit Classic , in 1982 .
He later commentated on the sport for the BBC , and appeared on the fifth series of Strictly Come Dancing .
World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn said : “ I had the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the Matchroom team in the 1980s .
He was a larger than life personality and he was a major part of the rebirth of snooker at that time .
It ’ s so sad to hear he has passed away and our thoughts are with his family.
” Thorne ’ s friend Gary Lineker was among the first to pay tribute , tweeting : “ Deeply , deeply saddened to hear that my friend Willie Thorne has passed away .
One of life ’ s great characters .
A marvellous snooker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s potted his final black much too soon .
RIP Willie .
”

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Former snooker star Willie Thorne has died at the age of 66 after a short battle with leukaemia.
The news was announced on a GoFundMe page run by his carer Julie O’Neill.
She said he passed away peacefully in the early hours of this morning (June 17) with his family around him.
The message read: “It is with a very heavy and broken heart that I have to officially announce that at 1.55am this morning Willie Thorne lost his battle and passed away.
“Willie went into septic shock and was not responding to any treatment so the decision was made by the hospital to turn off the machines.
(Image: PA)
“I was with him all the way to his end and reading out messages to him from people.
“He passed away very peacefully and without pain listening to his children saying they love him – that gives me some comfort in this difficult time.”
Thorne announced he was battling leukaemia in March and he was being treated at a hospital in Spain.
World Snooker posted a tribute on Twitter, which read: “We are deeply saddened to hear that the Great WT himself, Willie Thorne, has passed away at the age of 66. It’s a great loss to our sport. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. RIP Willie.”
Thorne reached two World Championship quarter-finals and won his only ranking title, the Mercantile Credit Classic, in 1982.
He later commentated on the sport for the BBC, and appeared on the fifth series of Strictly Come Dancing.
World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn said: “I had the pleasure of managing the Great WT as part of the Matchroom team in the 1980s. He was a larger than life personality and he was a major part of the rebirth of snooker at that time. It’s so sad to hear he has passed away and our thoughts are with his family.”
Thorne’s friend Gary Lineker was among the first to pay tribute, tweeting: “Deeply, deeply saddened to hear that my friend Willie Thorne has passed away. One of life’s great characters. A marvellous snooker player and a lovely man, who’s potted his final black much too soon. RIP Willie.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--Every single McDonald's branch you can now go inside - full list

McDonald 's has released a full list of restaurants that will be allowing customers to buy food inside - without having to go through a drive-thru or order McDelivery .
The fast food giant published the full list on Instagram , much to the delight of shoppers .
The update read : `` It will look a little different and may take a little longer as we put the safety of our employees and customers first .
We will be serving a limited menu over reduced hours .
`` Perspex screens , floor markings , gloves for customer facing employees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the measures introduced to keep you and our teams safe .
`` Please follow the measures in place at each location for your wellbeing and that of our employees .
The following McDonald 's restaurants will fully reopen and allow customers inside : The statement concluded : `` Over 1000 restaurants are still serving you for drive thru or McDelivery .
`` We are preparing to reopen more restaurants for takeaway and will update you in the coming weeks .
`` We are delighted to be back .
Thank you for your continued @ @ @ @ @

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McDonald's has released a full list of restaurants that will be allowing customers to buy food inside - without having to go through a drive-thru or order McDelivery.
The fast food giant published the full list on Instagram, much to the delight of shoppers.
The update read: "It will look a little different and may take a little longer as we put the safety of our employees and customers first. We will be serving a limited menu over reduced hours.
"Perspex screens, floor markings, gloves for customer facing employees and face coverings are just some of the measures introduced to keep you and our teams safe.
"Please follow the measures in place at each location for your wellbeing and that of our employees.
The following McDonald's restaurants will fully reopen and allow customers inside:
Strensaham Southbound MSA - M5 Southbound
Clacket Lane Eastbounnd MSA - Eastbound M25 between J6 and J5
Chester MSA - Chester motorway service area
Magor MSA - M4 J23A (East and West Bound)
Sandbach Southbound MSA - M27 Southbound
Rownhams Southbound MSA - M27 Southbound
Durham MSA - A1(M) J61/A177
Annandale Water MSA- A74(M) Junction 16
Taunton Deane Southbound MSA - M5 Southbound J25-26
Watford Gap Southbound MSA - Watford Gap Motorway Services Area South
Tibshelf Northbound MSA - Junction 28/29 M1 Northbound
The statement concluded: "Over 1000 restaurants are still serving you for drive thru or McDelivery.
"We are preparing to reopen more restaurants for takeaway and will update you in the coming weeks.
"We are delighted to be back. Thank you for your continued support and patience."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-17--£5k donation for black owned network to help charities weather "economic storm"

A network aimed at providing equal opportunities to black communities in Manchester has received £5,000 from the Forever Manchester Community Support Fund .
The Black United Representation Network ( BURN ) is an organisation created by a group of successful black professionals including lawyers , entrepreneurs , doctors and barristers .
According to the group , their main aim is to 'challenge and tackle persistent racial inequalities found in Greater Manchester that negatively impacts people of African descent . '
The network received the £5k donation after applying for the Forever Manchester Community Support fund , and they have recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race equality panel to advise Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham which is set to launch next month .
With so much success just three weeks after their official launch , BURN plan on using the funds to help the 'Black Third Sector ' weather the “ economic storm ” of the coronavirus .
The Black Third Sector is compromised of charities and voluntary lead initiatives put in place to support the most vulnerable people in black communities .
BURN Director , Lisa Maynard-Atem said : “ Research shows that the black community has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most black voluntary , community social enterprises are small and deal directly with those in need , they suffer from lack of funding , and they ’ ve seen a rise in their services during this crisis .
“ A lot of them are on the brink of closure and we want to avoid that , so we ’ re going to be working with our local partners .
“ The funding will be used to design and develop a bespoke distance learning programme , the idea is to strengthen and grow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become sustainable and weather any future economic storms.
” The distance learning programme is known as the 'Restore , Strengthen and Scale Up programme ' .
BURN are looking to help organisations such as the African Caribbean Care Group , the Caribbean and African Health Network and the KYSO club a not-for-profit organisation in Manchester that helps young people .

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A network aimed at providing equal opportunities to black communities in Manchester has received £5,000 from the Forever Manchester Community Support Fund.
The Black United Representation Network (BURN) is an organisation created by a group of successful black professionals including lawyers, entrepreneurs, doctors and barristers.
According to the group, their main aim is to 'challenge and tackle persistent racial inequalities found in Greater Manchester that negatively impacts people of African descent.'
The network received the £5k donation after applying for the Forever Manchester Community Support fund, and they have recently successfully lobbied for the creation of a race equality panel to advise Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham which is set to launch next month.
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With so much success just three weeks after their official launch, BURN plan on using the funds to help the 'Black Third Sector' weather the “economic storm” of the coronavirus.
The Black Third Sector is compromised of charities and voluntary lead initiatives put in place to support the most vulnerable people in black communities.
BURN Director, Lisa Maynard-Atem said: “Research shows that the black community has been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus, most black voluntary, community social enterprises are small and deal directly with those in need, they suffer from lack of funding, and they’ve seen a rise in their services during this crisis.
“A lot of them are on the brink of closure and we want to avoid that, so we’re going to be working with our local partners.
“The funding will be used to design and develop a bespoke distance learning programme, the idea is to strengthen and grow the capabilities of these organisations so they can become sustainable and weather any future economic storms.”
The distance learning programme is known as the 'Restore, Strengthen and Scale Up programme'.
BURN are looking to help organisations such as the African Caribbean Care Group, the Caribbean and African Health Network and the KYSO club a not-for-profit organisation in Manchester that helps young people.