themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Thunderstorms and heavy rain bringing an end to Manchester's sun

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are bringing an abrupt end to Greater Manchester 's heatwave .
Temperatures have dipped significantly compared to earlier in the week and now stormy weather is moving in .
It does not come as good news for those hoping to spend time with loved ones this weekend , with the government now permitting groups of six to meet up but in outdoor areas .
Forecasters have said to expect increasing winds throughout Friday .
There will be scattered showers , as well as the odd sunny spell .
The showers could be heavy or thundery at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with temperatures reaching highs of around 14C .
Overnight the showers will ease for a time , before heavy rain pushes south across the region .
It will remain windy , with temperatures dipping to around 6C .
Once the overnight rain clears , Saturday morning will see a mixture of sunshine and showers across the region .
Thunder is also possible , as the showers turn heavy .
Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 17C .
Forecasters have said Sunday will be a repeat performance , with further outbreaks of rain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dry up by Monday and the winds will ease .
However , it will be very cloudy with temperatures around 16C .
Further heavier rain will arrive again on Tuesday and it will feel somewhat cooler .
Unfortunately , Met Office forecasters have said the sunny weather is not expected to make a return any time soon .
A statement on the Met Office website said the early period of June will be `` unsettled '' , with the south of the UK more likely to see sunshine .
Its said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will be a mixture of sunny spells and showers across many parts .
The showers will be most frequent in the north and east , along with some longer spells of rain .
`` The best of the drier conditions should be seen in the south and west , with plenty of sunny spells .
`` Temperatures should increase towards the end of the week , although it will feel windy at times .
`` Towards the middle of June , changeable conditions should continue with further showers and perhaps longer spells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ north and east . ''

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Thunderstorms and heavy rain are bringing an abrupt end to Greater Manchester's heatwave.
Temperatures have dipped significantly compared to earlier in the week and now stormy weather is moving in.
It does not come as good news for those hoping to spend time with loved ones this weekend, with the government now permitting groups of six to meet up but in outdoor areas.
Forecasters have said to expect increasing winds throughout Friday.
There will be scattered showers, as well as the odd sunny spell.
The showers could be heavy or thundery at times.
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It will feel chilly, with temperatures reaching highs of around 14C.
Overnight the showers will ease for a time, before heavy rain pushes south across the region.
It will remain windy, with temperatures dipping to around 6C.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Once the overnight rain clears, Saturday morning will see a mixture of sunshine and showers across the region.
Thunder is also possible, as the showers turn heavy.
Winds will remain strong.
Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 17C.
Forecasters have said Sunday will be a repeat performance, with further outbreaks of rain and breezy conditions.
The rain will dry up by Monday and the winds will ease.
(Image: Andy Stenning / Daily Mirror)
However, it will be very cloudy with temperatures around 16C.
Further heavier rain will arrive again on Tuesday and it will feel somewhat cooler.
Unfortunately, Met Office forecasters have said the sunny weather is not expected to make a return any time soon.
A statement on the Met Office website said the early period of June will be "unsettled", with the south of the UK more likely to see sunshine.
Its said: "Through the second week of June, there will be a mixture of sunny spells and showers across many parts. The showers will be most frequent in the north and east, along with some longer spells of rain.
"The best of the drier conditions should be seen in the south and west, with plenty of sunny spells.
"Temperatures should increase towards the end of the week, although it will feel windy at times.
"Towards the middle of June, changeable conditions should continue with further showers and perhaps longer spells of rain, mostly confined to the north and east."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Greggs confirms exact date when 800 stores will reopen

After weeks of speculation , Greggs has finally confirmed when hundreds of its UK stores will reopen .
Roger Whiteside , the bakery chain 's Chief executive , confirmed that 800 branches will reopen from June 18 , following a successful UK trial , reports the Mirror .
`` We ’ ve recently opened a selection of shops on an ad-hoc basis in the North East trialling delivery , collection and standard walk-in orders , '' he said .
`` This was so we could test out new operational safety measures to roll out on a wider scale when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been performing well , providing useful feedback from colleagues and customers , and we ’ ll continue to adapt as we learn more and work to the latest Government advice .
`` We plan to start preparing and opening more shops nationwide from around the 18 of June and we ’ re currently in the process of selecting around 800 shops to reopen , this will initially include approximately 150 franchise shops .
`` All shops will open with our new tested operational measures in place .
And although they will open with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a significant step in us helping the nation get back up and running and serving the communities that we operate in .
`` We ’ ll continue to look for the best ways to serve customers whilst keeping everyone safe , and as long as we can continue to do this , the final phase in our plan is to open all shops with our new operational measures in place by July 1 .
`` A huge thanks to our colleagues and customers for their cooperation and understanding throughout this process .
Keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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After weeks of speculation, Greggs has finally confirmed when hundreds of its UK stores will reopen.
Roger Whiteside, the bakery chain's Chief executive, confirmed that 800 branches will reopen from June 18, following a successful UK trial, reports the Mirror.
"We’ve recently opened a selection of shops on an ad-hoc basis in the North East trialling delivery, collection and standard walk-in orders," he said.
"This was so we could test out new operational safety measures to roll out on a wider scale when the time is right. The trials have been performing well, providing useful feedback from colleagues and customers, and we’ll continue to adapt as we learn more and work to the latest Government advice.
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"We plan to start preparing and opening more shops nationwide from around the 18 of June and we’re currently in the process of selecting around 800 shops to reopen, this will initially include approximately 150 franchise shops.
"All shops will open with our new tested operational measures in place. And although they will open with a reduced range, this will be a significant step in us helping the nation get back up and running and serving the communities that we operate in.
"We’ll continue to look for the best ways to serve customers whilst keeping everyone safe, and as long as we can continue to do this, the final phase in our plan is to open all shops with our new operational measures in place by July 1.
"A huge thanks to our colleagues and customers for their cooperation and understanding throughout this process. Keep safe, and all the best."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Kate Garraway recalls Derek Draper's last words before he was put into a coma

Kate Garraway has opened up about the last words Derek Draper said to her before he was put into an induced coma .
The TV host made an emotional return to Good Morning Britain today to update viewers on her husband , who has been gravely ill since testing positive for covid-19 in April .
Since news broke of Derek ’ s deteriorating health , Kate ’ s GMB colleagues have been offering viewers weekly updates of his condition , but this is the first time she has spoken in person on the ITV programme .
Kate explained that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was first admitted into intensive care , but then his health deteriorated so badly he begged to be put into an induced coma .
Appearing via video link , Kate recalled the moment , saying : “ He was very bad , he couldn ’ t really speak to me .
“ He was begging me , he said , ‘ I can ’ t stand this , I feel like I ’ m suffocating , I can ’ t take it .
Please let them put me in a coma ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an induced coma on April 5 after putting Kate on the phone to have one last conversion with him .
She explained : “ He just said , ‘ I love you , I ’ m sorry I have to leave you ’ .
“ I said , it ’ s only for three or four days .
You ’ re going to be fine , this is good , this is what you wanted and it will allow you to rest .
He just said , ‘ You saved my life ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ persuaded the doctors to put him in the coma , obviously I had n't .
He said ‘ I do n't just mean now , I mean everything - being married to you , the children , you saved my life ’ .
“ And then I said I love you and the doctors said he 's gone , he 's under , and that was it.
” Kate admitted that despite being strong for her children Darcey and Billy , she has had dark moments .
She said : “ I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crash because you can ’ t stay like that forever , ” she explained .
“ The problem is I have huge hope and massive positivity and will never give up on that because Derek is the core of my life , but I have absolute uncertainty and the doctors don ’ t know because they have never seen this before .
“ One doctor said to me he ’ s the worst affected person he ’ s had to treat that has lived , thank God he ’ s lived so far @ @

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Kate Garraway has opened up about the last words Derek Draper said to her before he was put into an induced coma.
The TV host made an emotional return to Good Morning Britain today to update viewers on her husband, who has been gravely ill since testing positive for covid-19 in April.
Since news broke of Derek’s deteriorating health, Kate’s GMB colleagues have been offering viewers weekly updates of his condition, but this is the first time she has spoken in person on the ITV programme.
Kate explained that she thought that he was getting better when he was first admitted into intensive care, but then his health deteriorated so badly he begged to be put into an induced coma.
(Image: ITV)
Appearing via video link, Kate recalled the moment, saying: “He was very bad, he couldn’t really speak to me.
“He was begging me, he said, ‘I can’t stand this, I feel like I’m suffocating, I can’t take it. Please let them put me in a coma’.”
Doctors eventually put him in an induced coma on April 5 after putting Kate on the phone to have one last conversion with him.
She explained: “He just said, ‘I love you, I’m sorry I have to leave you’.
(Image: ITV)
“I said, it’s only for three or four days. You’re going to be fine, this is good, this is what you wanted and it will allow you to rest. He just said, ‘You saved my life’.
“I think he thought I persuaded the doctors to put him in the coma, obviously I hadn't. He said ‘I don't just mean now, I mean everything - being married to you, the children, you saved my life’.
“And then I said I love you and the doctors said he's gone, he's under, and that was it.”
Kate admitted that despite being strong for her children Darcey and Billy, she has had dark moments.
She said: “I think about two weeks ago I probably did crash because you can’t stay like that forever,” she explained.
“The problem is I have huge hope and massive positivity and will never give up on that because Derek is the core of my life, but I have absolute uncertainty and the doctors don’t know because they have never seen this before.
“One doctor said to me he’s the worst affected person he’s had to treat that has lived, thank God he’s lived so far.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Dad who killed his own baby has £40,000 seized from account with ex

A father who killed his own baby has had £40,000 confiscated from an account with his ex-partner .
Prosecutors believe that some of the cash came from drug deals organised by Daniel Ashurst , who was handed a 12-year sentence in February for the manslaughter of 14-month-old Hollie .
The money was taken from the account of his ex-partner Leanne Thompson , who appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday .
Both Ashurst and Ms Thompson had signed disclaimers to the money held in the account , police said .
After Ashurst was arrested in February last year , investigators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash had been deposited into accounts held in the name of Ms Thompson over a 30-month period .
Police say the funds were then transferred through other accounts in an attempt to disguise their origin , a process often referred to as “ layering ” .
This amount was on top of the benefits claimed for by Ashurst and Ms Thompson and far exceeded their declared income for tax purposes .
Investigators believe some of the cash was used to fund numerous family holidays , lease expensive cars and pay for the rent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wigan , six months upfront .
Courts have the power to seize cash thought to have been generated through illegal means under the Proceeds of Crime Act .
Financial Investigator Ben Evans , from the Economic Crime Section , Greater Manchester Police said : “ The forfeiture of funds is a key tool in combating serious acquisitive crime .
“ We work diligently in conjunction with our partner agencies to deprive offenders of their criminal funds and will use every resource at our disposal to do so.
” Ashurst had not been charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of cocaine was found in his home when he was initially arrested .
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A father who killed his own baby has had £40,000 confiscated from an account with his ex-partner.
Prosecutors believe that some of the cash came from drug deals organised by Daniel Ashurst, who was handed a 12-year sentence in February for the manslaughter of 14-month-old Hollie.
The money was taken from the account of his ex-partner Leanne Thompson, who appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Both Ashurst and Ms Thompson had signed disclaimers to the money held in the account, police said.
After Ashurst was arrested in February last year, investigators found a total of nearly £120,000 in cash had been deposited into accounts held in the name of Ms Thompson over a 30-month period.
Police say the funds were then transferred through other accounts in an attempt to disguise their origin, a process often referred to as “layering”.
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This amount was on top of the benefits claimed for by Ashurst and Ms Thompson and far exceeded their declared income for tax purposes.
Investigators believe some of the cash was used to fund numerous family holidays, lease expensive cars and pay for the rent of the family home in Shevington, Wigan, six months upfront.
Courts have the power to seize cash thought to have been generated through illegal means under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Financial Investigator Ben Evans, from the Economic Crime Section, Greater Manchester Police said: “The forfeiture of funds is a key tool in combating serious acquisitive crime.
“We work diligently in conjunction with our partner agencies to deprive offenders of their criminal funds and will use every resource at our disposal to do so.”
Ashurst had not been charged with any drug-related offences but a quantity of cocaine was found in his home when he was initially arrested.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-06--We 'signed' Havertz for Man United and this is what happened

With the 2019/20 Premier League season set to resume later this month , the usual tirade of transfer rumours concerning the upcoming transfer window has also resumed , with Manchester United linked with a number of players from around the world .
One such player linked with a high-profile move to Old Trafford in the next transfer window is Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz , who has been in sensational form in the Bundesliga so far this season , which has seen him tipped for a big-money move to the Premier League with United , Liverpool and Chelsea all mentioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rumours got us thinking , what kind of impact could Havertz have at United were he to join this summer ?
We used Football Manager 2020 to predict how United could perform with Havertz in the squad after the next transfer window .
To set up this simulation , we used the Football Manager 2020 editor to arrange the transfer of Kai Havertz to Manchester United on July 1st 2020 .
This is what Havertz 's player profile looks like in Football Manager 2020 in late May 2020 .
As you can see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even at his very young age .
We then simulated the next two seasons to see what kind of impact Havertz could have with the Reds In this simulation , Havertz made the number 10 spot at United his own , providing both goals and assists in what was a hugely productive season for the German .
Lets take a look at Havertz 's 2020/21 season for United in more detail .
The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder scored 16 goals and registered 19 assists in 56 appearances in all competitions , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the 2020/21 season , directly contributing to 23 goals in 38 starts ( 11 goals , 12 assists ) .
Havertz earned an astonishing average match rating of 7.47 across all competitions , which is incredibly impressive for a player who was yet to turn 22 in this simulation , and is only 20 as of June 6 , 2020 .
With Havertz in their squad , United possessed the two most creative midfielders in the entire Premier League in 2020/21 , with Bruno Fernandes providing the most assists in the league @ @ @ @ @ @ @ providing 11 .
And despite being a midfielder , Havertz contributed more than his fair share of goals , with only Bruno Fernandes , Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford scoring more goals for United in the 2020/21 season .
It will come as no surprise that Havertz featured in United 's statistically best eleven in 2020/21 , this is how Solskjaer 's best side looked at the end of the campaign .
Chris Smalling slotted straight into the first team after his successful loan spell with Roma , with Havertz occupying the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing in deeper midfield roles .
So , how did United perform in 2020/21 with Havertz in the squad ?
With Havertz in the United squad , Solskjaer 's side were well and truly involved in a Premier League title race , but the only problem was , so were three other teams .
Manchester City , Liverpool and Chelsea joined United in the race for the title , with all four teams finishing within five points of each other at the end of the season , in what was an incredible Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final 2020/21 Premier League table looked .
United finished in third place with 88 points , just two points behind champions Liverpool , with just two points separating the top three in the league .
United were so , so close to winning their first league title for eight years , with the club 's 88 points a massive improvement on previous campaigns .
But United did win some silverware , beating Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final .
In the Champions League , the Reds reached the quarter-final stage , eventually crashing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Overall , this simulation suggests that the signing of Havertz could be a hugely successful one , should United secure his signature this summer , with the young midfielder a truly world class talent who can improve even further in years to come .
The current 20-year-old is an accomplished goalscorer and is also very creative in the final third , which could prove very useful for the team than manages to sign him this summer , if they meet his asking price .
As always , this if just a bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see what kind of impact Havertz could have at United next season , if the club did manage to secure his signature .
Would you like to see Havertz join United this summer ?

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With the 2019/20 Premier League season set to resume later this month, the usual tirade of transfer rumours concerning the upcoming transfer window has also resumed, with Manchester United linked with a number of players from around the world.
One such player linked with a high-profile move to Old Trafford in the next transfer window is Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz, who has been in sensational form in the Bundesliga so far this season, which has seen him tipped for a big-money move to the Premier League with United, Liverpool and Chelsea all mentioned as possible destinations.
All of these rumours got us thinking, what kind of impact could Havertz have at United were he to join this summer?
We used Football Manager 2020 to predict how United could perform with Havertz in the squad after the next transfer window.
Kai Havertz to Manchester United in July 2020
To set up this simulation, we used the Football Manager 2020 editor to arrange the transfer of Kai Havertz to Manchester United on July 1st 2020.
This is what Havertz's player profile looks like in Football Manager 2020 in late May 2020.
As you can see, Havertz is an elite level midfielder, even at his very young age.
We then simulated the next two seasons to see what kind of impact Havertz could have with the Reds
Kai Havertz's 2020/21 season for Manchester United
In this simulation, Havertz made the number 10 spot at United his own, providing both goals and assists in what was a hugely productive season for the German.
Lets take a look at Havertz's 2020/21 season for United in more detail.
The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder scored 16 goals and registered 19 assists in 56 appearances in all competitions, with the German starting every single Premier League game during the 2020/21 season, directly contributing to 23 goals in 38 starts (11 goals, 12 assists).
Havertz earned an astonishing average match rating of 7.47 across all competitions, which is incredibly impressive for a player who was yet to turn 22 in this simulation, and is only 20 as of June 6, 2020.
With Havertz in their squad, United possessed the two most creative midfielders in the entire Premier League in 2020/21, with Bruno Fernandes providing the most assists in the league with 20, with Havertz second after providing 11.
And despite being a midfielder, Havertz contributed more than his fair share of goals, with only Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford scoring more goals for United in the 2020/21 season.
It will come as no surprise that Havertz featured in United's statistically best eleven in 2020/21, this is how Solskjaer's best side looked at the end of the campaign.
Chris Smalling slotted straight into the first team after his successful loan spell with Roma, with Havertz occupying the number ten position, with Pogba and Fernandes playing in deeper midfield roles.
So, how did United perform in 2020/21 with Havertz in the squad?
Here's what happened.
Manchester United's performance in 2020/21
With Havertz in the United squad, Solskjaer's side were well and truly involved in a Premier League title race, but the only problem was, so were three other teams.
Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea joined United in the race for the title, with all four teams finishing within five points of each other at the end of the season, in what was an incredible Premier League campaign.
This is how the final 2020/21 Premier League table looked.
United finished in third place with 88 points, just two points behind champions Liverpool, with just two points separating the top three in the league. United were so, so close to winning their first league title for eight years, with the club's 88 points a massive improvement on previous campaigns.
But United did win some silverware, beating Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final.
In the Champions League, the Reds reached the quarter-final stage, eventually crashing out to Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 on aggregate.
Overall, this simulation suggests that the signing of Havertz could be a hugely successful one, should United secure his signature this summer, with the young midfielder a truly world class talent who can improve even further in years to come.
The current 20-year-old is an accomplished goalscorer and is also very creative in the final third, which could prove very useful for the team than manages to sign him this summer, if they meet his asking price.
As always, this if just a bit of fun, but it's interesting to see what kind of impact Havertz could have at United next season, if the club did manage to secure his signature.
Would you like to see Havertz join United this summer?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Manchester United news and transfers RECAOP

Manchester United have been given a date for their first Premier League game back after the lockdown .
Ole Gunnar @ @ @ @ @ been in action since all football was suspended in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ ready to face Tottenham Hotspur on June 19th - a Friday night clash .
United @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup campaign , with their quarter-final against Norwich City also now rearranged , for @ @ @ @ @ as the fixture news , the Premier League announced that teams will be able to @ @ @ @ @ remainder of the season , to reduce strain on players in such unprecedented cirucmstances .
@ @ @ @ @ United continue to pursue interest in Borussia Dortmund 's Jadon Sancho , though another Bundesliga @ @ @ @ @ Kai Havertz is open to an Old Trafford move , MEN Sport understands .
Recap @ @ @ @ @ our daily blog below .

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Manchester United have been given a date for their first Premier League game back after the lockdown.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have not been in action since all football was suspended in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, but will now get ready to face Tottenham Hotspur on June 19th - a Friday night clash. United will also be resuming their FA Cup campaign, with their quarter-final against Norwich City also now rearranged, for June 27th.
As well as the fixture news, the Premier League announced that teams will be able to make five substitutes for the remainder of the season, to reduce strain on players in such unprecedented cirucmstances.
On the transfer front, United continue to pursue interest in Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho, though another Bundesliga sensation in Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz is open to an Old Trafford move, MEN Sport understands.
Recap the latest United news from our daily blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Manchester City will recommence their Premier League campaign against Arsenal on June 17th , it emerged yesterday .
The first @ @ @ @ @ lengthy break , due to the coronavirus pandemic , were revealed just after the Premier @ @ @ @ @ be allowed to make five substitutions for the rest of the campaign .
That will @ @ @ @ @ the ears of City boss Pep Guardiola , who could have Leroy Sane available after @ @ @ @ @ lay-off .
Sane is also on the radar of Bayern Munich ahead of the summer @ @ @ @ @ of City 's incomings , a centre-back is very likely to be among Guardiola 's @ @ @ @ @ 's own future has been cast into doubt too , as he has been linked @ @ @ @ @ It could be a summer shake-up at the Etihad Stadium , with Liverpool closing in @ @ @ @ @ the latest City news from our blog below .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Joe Bray, Marcus Banks)

Manchester City will recommence their Premier League campaign against Arsenal on June 17th, it emerged yesterday.
The first few league games after the lengthy break, due to the coronavirus pandemic, were revealed just after the Premier League confirmed that clubs will be allowed to make five substitutions for the rest of the campaign.
That will no doubt be music to the ears of City boss Pep Guardiola, who could have Leroy Sane available after the German's long injury lay-off. Sane is also on the radar of Bayern Munich ahead of the summer transfer window.
In terms of City's incomings, a centre-back is very likely to be among Guardiola's priorities, although the Catalan's own future has been cast into doubt too, as he has been linked with the Juventus job. It could be a summer shake-up at the Etihad Stadium, with Liverpool closing in on the title.
Recap the latest City news from our blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Police sold a top cop's house but kept the reason for his sudden flit very quiet

A home owner has blasted the 'whitewash ' official reports which cleared police bosses for selling her a property without saying the previous owner was a senior cop who hastily left because his life was under threat from Dale Cregan .
The one-eyed killer was jailed for life in June 2013 for murdering two gangland rivals and , while he was on the run , killing two police officers in horrific gun-and-grenade attacks before handing himself in .
Intelligence emerged that jailed Cregan had wanted the senior police officer who fronted the huge manhunt - Assistant Chief Constable Steve Heywood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fitted and the letterbox was 'glued ' shut but a month later , despite the beefed up security , the senior cop and his family hastily moved out of their detached four bed property in Rochdale .
Following discussions between the then chief constable Sir Peter Fahy and the then Police and Crime Commissioner ( PCC ) Tony Lloyd , an unusual move was agreed for the PCC 's office to buy the house from the senior officer .
It was sold to an unwitting young couple with two children a year later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house in Milnrow in September 2014 and they were told the previous owner was a police officer , but nothing about the threat to his life .
The total cost of helping the ACC and his family move was £27,528 , according to GMP .
The new occupants of the house only realised the death threat when they were informed by a journalist in 2016 and story was published .
The couple made formal complaints to both GMP and the PCC , alleging the authorities had breached The Consumer Protection against Unfair Trading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any property to inform the buyer via the estate agents .
Both organisations dismissed the complaints in official reports , insisting the threat had subsided and was against the officer and not the house even his family had hastily left the property .
The woman who bought the house with her husband , an NHS nurse , 38 , slammed the reports as ' a whitewash ' and told how the revelation left her anxious about letting her children go out .
She described how she would not let her two children , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside without her being with them .
`` It changed my parenting .
Nothing has ever happened but I felt a bit vulnerable .
I was having paranoid thoughts , '' she said .
She was told the previous owner was a police officer but was surprised to find the house had TWO alarm systems and the letter box was 'glued shut ' .
Asked what she thought when she learned of the death threat , she said : `` I thought 'oh my God , is this some kind of joke ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ think when you make a decision to buy a house of course you want all the information when you make that decision .
I was very very angry . ''
`` It left me on edge and a bit more vigilant . ''
She said : `` It 's been an absolute nightmare .
Ultimately , wrong-doing took place but actually trying to get someone to take responsibility and offer an apology has been really really difficult .
It transpired that the house was not actually bought by GMP but by the Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was Tony Lloyd who 's now the Rochdale MP .
`` I tried to phone him myself but he could not be less interested .
People just have not taken responsibility .
`` I feel aggrieved .
My life has been affected .
I did try and get compensation .
I do feel that were I to sell my house you have a duty to tell the buyer .
I should be compensated but nobody has helped .
I 've got to the point where I have nothing to lose and nothing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? ''
She formally complained to GMP in January 2018 but the force dismissed the complaint .
After the woman was told of the threat , GMP officers visited her in 2016 but 'the main focus of this contact was to advise her not to speak with the press ' , an internal force report leaked to the M.E.N .
reveals .
The report found 'there had never been a direct threat to the address ' , the alleged threat from Cregan was was no longer current and that 'the capability of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It went on that 'the threats to the police were specific and had subsided ' , adding that the house had been empty 'for a significant period of time before being placed on the market ' .
The report conceded that 'regardless of whether there was a threat or not , that this does not take away the perception and fear imposed on the family by having knowledge of what had occurred ' .
It concluded : `` As no specific threat was identified following a review of the intelligence , there would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have made contact with XXXXX in relation to their duty to safeguard or manage any risk to life issues . ''
The home owner had asked why there was a Home-Link alarm among the two alarms at the property and the letterbox had been secured if there was no direct risk to the premises .
The author of the report said : `` I have been able to confirm from reviewing the documentation secured that these were reassurance measures implemented as the result of a crime reduction survey on the address .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inform his family of the risk and as a consequence these measures were implemented to provide some level of reassurance .
The securing of the letter box did seem a little unusual as there was no intelligence to indicate any risk of a fire based attack , I mention this again to try and put XXXXXXX 's mind at rest over this issue .
Whilst as stated there was no direct risk to the address it is relevant that GMP sought to reassure ACC Heywood ’ s wife and indeed these concerns would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ XXXXXX . ''
The report continued : `` So in summary , whilst I accept that any risk to an individual may lead to the criminal trying to locate the intended victim ’ s address or vehicle , there was no intelligence or evidence to indicate that occurred in this instance .
Whilst again not being able to go into specifics , I can reassure XXXXXX the risk was time bound , de-escalated quickly , and was at no point directed to the address .
`` There has been nothing since the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There is no evidence to support that GMP has failed in its duty in managing risk , however the fact that XXXXXX was not previously aware of the risk has had a significant impact on her well-being .
I am told that when the article appeared in the press she had contact from GMP but this she felt was more aimed at ensuring she did not speak with the press rather than providing her with any explanation or provide any reassurance . ''
The author said a 'personable approach ' may have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report this to force top brass although there was 'no evidence of any misconduct ' .
The report revealed that , although the then chief constable Sir Peter Fahy 'was involved in the decision-making ' , the house was bought and sold by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner which was 'made aware of the risks and measures taken by GMP in managing them prior to the sale of the property ' .
The home-owner then made a formal complaint to the PCC , but it was reviewed and dismissed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behalf of the Police and Crime Panel .
An official in the PCC 's office made enquiries about any threat to the the property about six weeks after the purchase and was given a written assurance that there was none , according to her report into the complaint .
She noted 'some considerable time elapsed ' before the sale of the house in August 2014 , adding : `` I am therefore satisfied that there has not been a direct threat or risk to the property . ''
Ms Wilkins wrote : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absence of a threat to the property , my conclusion is that there has not been a failure to disclose material information about the property .
Accordingly , there has not been a contravention of the regulations . ''
She said there was 'no obligation ' to report the threat to previous occupant and went on that although Mr Lloyd 'made the principal decisions to purchase and sell the property ' he was ' not personally involved in the day to day detail of either of the conveyancing transactions , including issues concerning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` In 2013 , GMP became aware of a threat against ACC Steve Heywood linked to his involvement in the investigation into Dale Cregan and the murders which he was suspected of committing .
`` After assessing the risk to ACC Heywood , assistance was provided for him and his family to move house .
This included the purchase and subsequent sale of his house and associated costs .
The total costs were £27,528 .
`` The Police and Crime Commissioner , who was in place at the time , made the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chief Constable at the time .
`` `` There was a year between the sale of the house and its subsequent purchase .
“ The subsequent purchasers were not at the time informed of this as the risk was considered to be against ACC Heywood and not the location .
We have since spoken to the family who purchased the house to explain this decision and to offer them reassurance . ''
A spokesman for the Greater Manchester Mayor 's officer , which took control of oversight of GMP from the PCC , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Consumer Protection against Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 was made about the former PCC .
This was not upheld and the complainant was informed of the process available to her if she remained dissatisfied with the decision not to uphold her complaint . ''

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A home owner has blasted the 'whitewash' official reports which cleared police bosses for selling her a property without saying the previous owner was a senior cop who hastily left because his life was under threat from Dale Cregan.
The one-eyed killer was jailed for life in June 2013 for murdering two gangland rivals and, while he was on the run, killing two police officers in horrific gun-and-grenade attacks before handing himself in.
Intelligence emerged that jailed Cregan had wanted the senior police officer who fronted the huge manhunt - Assistant Chief Constable Steve Heywood - dead.
A second alarm was fitted and the letterbox was 'glued' shut but a month later, despite the beefed up security, the senior cop and his family hastily moved out of their detached four bed property in Rochdale.
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Following discussions between the then chief constable Sir Peter Fahy and the then Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Tony Lloyd, an unusual move was agreed for the PCC's office to buy the house from the senior officer.
It was sold to an unwitting young couple with two children a year later.
The couple paid £190,000 for the house in Milnrow in September 2014 and they were told the previous owner was a police officer, but nothing about the threat to his life.
The total cost of helping the ACC and his family move was £27,528, according to GMP.
The new occupants of the house only realised the death threat when they were informed by a journalist in 2016 and story was published.
The couple made formal complaints to both GMP and the PCC, alleging the authorities had breached The Consumer Protection against Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 which requires the seller of any property to inform the buyer via the estate agents.
Both organisations dismissed the complaints in official reports, insisting the threat had subsided and was against the officer and not the house even his family had hastily left the property.
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The woman who bought the house with her husband, an NHS nurse, 38, slammed the reports as 'a whitewash' and told how the revelation left her anxious about letting her children go out.
She described how she would not let her two children, then aged three and six, play outside without her being with them.
"It changed my parenting. Nothing has ever happened but I felt a bit vulnerable. I was having paranoid thoughts," she said.
She was told the previous owner was a police officer but was surprised to find the house had TWO alarm systems and the letter box was 'glued shut'.
Asked what she thought when she learned of the death threat, she said: "I thought 'oh my God, is this some kind of joke?' I was angry. I do think when you make a decision to buy a house of course you want all the information when you make that decision. I was very very angry."
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"It left me on edge and a bit more vigilant."
She said: "It's been an absolute nightmare. Ultimately, wrong-doing took place but actually trying to get someone to take responsibility and offer an apology has been really really difficult. It transpired that the house was not actually bought by GMP but by the Police and Crime Commissioner who at that time was Tony Lloyd who's now the Rochdale MP.
"I tried to phone him myself but he could not be less interested. People just have not taken responsibility.
"I feel aggrieved. My life has been affected. I did try and get compensation. I do feel that were I to sell my house you have a duty to tell the buyer. I should be compensated but nobody has helped. I've got to the point where I have nothing to lose and nothing to gain, so why not share it?"
She formally complained to GMP in January 2018 but the force dismissed the complaint.
After the woman was told of the threat, GMP officers visited her in 2016 but 'the main focus of this contact was to advise her not to speak with the press', an internal force report leaked to the M.E.N. reveals.
The report found 'there had never been a direct threat to the address', the alleged threat from Cregan was was no longer current and that 'the capability of the criminal group had been minimised'.
It went on that 'the threats to the police were specific and had subsided', adding that the house had been empty 'for a significant period of time before being placed on the market'.
The report conceded that 'regardless of whether there was a threat or not, that this does not take away the perception and fear imposed on the family by having knowledge of what had occurred'.
It concluded: "As no specific threat was identified following a review of the intelligence, there would have been no grounds for GMP to have made contact with XXXXX in relation to their duty to safeguard or manage any risk to life issues."
The home owner had asked why there was a Home-Link alarm among the two alarms at the property and the letterbox had been secured if there was no direct risk to the premises.
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The author of the report said: "I have been able to confirm from reviewing the documentation secured that these were reassurance measures implemented as the result of a crime reduction survey on the address.
"It is clear that ACC Heywood did inform his family of the risk and as a consequence these measures were implemented to provide some level of reassurance. The securing of the letter box did seem a little unusual as there was no intelligence to indicate any risk of a fire based attack, I mention this again to try and put XXXXXXX's mind at rest over this issue. Whilst as stated there was no direct risk to the address it is relevant that GMP sought to reassure ACC Heywood’s wife and indeed these concerns would be comparable to those concerns experienced by XXXXXX."
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The report continued: "So in summary, whilst I accept that any risk to an individual may lead to the criminal trying to locate the intended victim’s address or vehicle, there was no intelligence or evidence to indicate that occurred in this instance. Whilst again not being able to go into specifics, I can reassure XXXXXX the risk was time bound, de-escalated quickly, and was at no point directed to the address.
"There has been nothing since the time that indicates any risk to the address. There is no evidence to support that GMP has failed in its duty in managing risk, however the fact that XXXXXX was not previously aware of the risk has had a significant impact on her well-being. I am told that when the article appeared in the press she had contact from GMP but this she felt was more aimed at ensuring she did not speak with the press rather than providing her with any explanation or provide any reassurance."
The author said a 'personable approach' may have 'lessened the impact' and promised to report this to force top brass although there was 'no evidence of any misconduct'.
The report revealed that, although the then chief constable Sir Peter Fahy 'was involved in the decision-making', the house was bought and sold by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner which was 'made aware of the risks and measures taken by GMP in managing them prior to the sale of the property'.
The home-owner then made a formal complaint to the PCC, but it was reviewed and dismissed by Oldham Council chief executive Carolyn Wilkins on behalf of the Police and Crime Panel.
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An official in the PCC's office made enquiries about any threat to the the property about six weeks after the purchase and was given a written assurance that there was none, according to her report into the complaint.
She noted 'some considerable time elapsed' before the sale of the house in August 2014, adding: "I am therefore satisfied that there has not been a direct threat or risk to the property."
Ms Wilkins wrote: "Given the findings in relation to the absence of a threat to the property, my conclusion is that there has not been a failure to disclose material information about the property. Accordingly, there has not been a contravention of the regulations."
She said there was 'no obligation' to report the threat to previous occupant and went on that although Mr Lloyd 'made the principal decisions to purchase and sell the property' he was ' not personally involved in the day to day detail of either of the conveyancing transactions, including issues concerning disclosure'.
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A GMP spokesperson said: "In 2013, GMP became aware of a threat against ACC Steve Heywood linked to his involvement in the investigation into Dale Cregan and the murders which he was suspected of committing.
"After assessing the risk to ACC Heywood, assistance was provided for him and his family to move house. This included the purchase and subsequent sale of his house and associated costs. The total costs were £27,528.
"The Police and Crime Commissioner, who was in place at the time, made the decision after considering information provided by the Chief Constable at the time.
""There was a year between the sale of the house and its subsequent purchase.
“The subsequent purchasers were not at the time informed of this as the risk was considered to be against ACC Heywood and not the location. We have since spoken to the family who purchased the house to explain this decision and to offer them reassurance."
A spokesman for the Greater Manchester Mayor's officer, which took control of oversight of GMP from the PCC, said: "A complaint about the Consumer Protection against Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 was made about the former PCC. This was not upheld and the complainant was informed of the process available to her if she remained dissatisfied with the decision not to uphold her complaint."
Mr Lloyd declined to comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Pogba tempted to sign new Man Utd contract and more rumours

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba might consider signing a new contract due to the arrival of Bruno Fernandes , according to reports .
Pogba implicitly stated his desire to leave the club for a new challenge last summer but he remained at Old Trafford at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's behest .
Pogba 's contract at United is up at the end of next season but United have the option extend his deal by a further year .
The MEN understands United are relaxed over the Frenchman 's future .
The Daily Mail say the outlook on Pogba 's United career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team 's Fernandes-inspired resurgence at the beginning of 2020 .
United were unbeaten in 11 games prior to the postponement of the season and could secure a return to the Champions League if they finish the season in a similar vein .
The report claims Pogba believes his partnership with Fernandes in the engine room can spark further improvements for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
Should they flourish in the coming weeks , it is claimed that there is likely to be a willingness from all parties for Pogba to pen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United have reportedly held talks with the agent of Benfica wonderkid Florentino Luis .
The midfielder has been tipped for a bright future and has made seven league appearances this season .
ESPN claim United officials held talks with his agent , Bruno Carvalho Santos , in January over a switch in the upcoming transfer window .
United face competition from AC Milan , Bayer Leverkusen and Real Betis in order to sign the Portugal U20 international .
MEN Sport understand Solskjaer is firmly focused on signing priority targets Jadon Sancho , Jack @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba might consider signing a new contract due to the arrival of Bruno Fernandes, according to reports.
Pogba implicitly stated his desire to leave the club for a new challenge last summer but he remained at Old Trafford at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's behest. Pogba's contract at United is up at the end of next season but United have the option extend his deal by a further year. The MEN understands United are relaxed over the Frenchman's future.
The Daily Mail say the outlook on Pogba's United career is more positive as a result of the team's Fernandes-inspired resurgence at the beginning of 2020.
United were unbeaten in 11 games prior to the postponement of the season and could secure a return to the Champions League if they finish the season in a similar vein.
The report claims Pogba believes his partnership with Fernandes in the engine room can spark further improvements for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. Should they flourish in the coming weeks, it is claimed that there is likely to be a willingness from all parties for Pogba to pen an extension beyond 2022.
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Elsewhere, United have reportedly held talks with the agent of Benfica wonderkid Florentino Luis.
The midfielder has been tipped for a bright future and has made seven league appearances this season.
ESPN claim United officials held talks with his agent, Bruno Carvalho Santos, in January over a switch in the upcoming transfer window.
United face competition from AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen and Real Betis in order to sign the Portugal U20 international.
MEN Sport understand Solskjaer is firmly focused on signing priority targets Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Man City stance on Cancelo and Semedo swap plus more rumours

Manchester City are n't interested in a swap deal involving Joao Cancelo and Nelson Semedo - according to reports .
Cancelo joined from Juventus in the summer transfer window but has struggled to adapt to life in England .
The Portuguese has failed to usurp Kyle Walker as Pep Guardiola 's first-choice right-back and has been limited to just eight starts in the Premier League .
Speculation has persisted over his long-term future at the Etihad as a result of his lack of game time with Barcelona believed to be interested in bringing the 26-year-old back to La Liga .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nelson Semedo in a swap deal for the former Valencia star given both players are managed by the same agent .
However , Mundo Deportivo claim such a deal is off the table as Pep Guardiola has no interest in Semedo .
Instead , the Catalan would prefer to sign his teammate Sergi Roberto who he worked with during his time at Barcelona .
As a result , Semedo is reportedly nearing a new contract with the La Liga giants .
MEN Sport understand City are willing to wait for Cancelo to showcase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Blues .
Elsewhere , City have been told it will take €80million to sign Milan Skriniar from Inter Milan this summer .
MEN Sport understand defence is an area of priority for Guardiola in the upcoming window and Skriniar has long been linked with a move to the Premier League .
Tuttosport report Inter will allow their star defender to leave the club in the upcoming window but only if an interested party makes an offer of at least €80m ( £71m ) .
They believe the Serie A side are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would take a mammoth offer under consideration .
Furthermore , they claim City and Barcelona are the two main contenders for his signature .

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Manchester City aren't interested in a swap deal involving Joao Cancelo and Nelson Semedo - according to reports.
Cancelo joined from Juventus in the summer transfer window but has struggled to adapt to life in England. The Portuguese has failed to usurp Kyle Walker as Pep Guardiola's first-choice right-back and has been limited to just eight starts in the Premier League.
Speculation has persisted over his long-term future at the Etihad as a result of his lack of game time with Barcelona believed to be interested in bringing the 26-year-old back to La Liga.
Various reports have suggested Barcelona could offer Nelson Semedo in a swap deal for the former Valencia star given both players are managed by the same agent.
However, Mundo Deportivo claim such a deal is off the table as Pep Guardiola has no interest in Semedo. Instead, the Catalan would prefer to sign his teammate Sergi Roberto who he worked with during his time at Barcelona.
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As a result, Semedo is reportedly nearing a new contract with the La Liga giants. MEN Sport understand City are willing to wait for Cancelo to showcase his talents and prove his worth to the Blues.
Elsewhere, City have been told it will take €80million to sign Milan Skriniar from Inter Milan this summer.
MEN Sport understand defence is an area of priority for Guardiola in the upcoming window and Skriniar has long been linked with a move to the Premier League.
Tuttosport report Inter will allow their star defender to leave the club in the upcoming window but only if an interested party makes an offer of at least €80m (£71m).
They believe the Serie A side are not actively looking to sell the 25-year-old but would take a mammoth offer under consideration.
Furthermore, they claim City and Barcelona are the two main contenders for his signature.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Corrie fans repulsed as Geoff revealed his disgusting past with prostitutes

Corrie fans were repulsed as Geoff Metcalfe admitted his encounters with prostitutes on the soap , and his son Tim continued to stand by him .
Geoff told Tim and his wife Sally that he had seen two prostitutes while married to Yasmeen .
But the vile liar twisted the truth to blame Yasmeen , who stands accused of attempting to murder him by slashing his neck with a wine bottle .
Fans are now appalled that Tim is standing firmly by his dad after his latest sob story .
`` I wanted company , I loved Yasmeen but there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Geoff griped .
`` No affection , my confidence was at an all-time low . ''
Daughter-in-law Sally was horrified by the revelation about the escorts and told Geoff in no uncertain terms `` it 's disgusting . ''
But Tim was more sympathetic , and told his dad that it could help to put Yasmeen behind bars .
`` This does n't cover you with glory but you did n't deserve to die for it , he said .
`` If anything this helps to prove that she did it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ When his dad whined `` it 's like I 'm a dirty old man , Tim told him `` you 're a lonely old man . ''
Sally later challenged her husband asking `` are n't you disgusted ? ''
`` Well life 's complicated , and if she was giving him nowt ... '' replied Tim .
Later Tim blundered again when he discussed the matter with his dad over tea , which even raised Geoff 's eyebrows .
`` You know what women are like they get their knickers in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` About what ?
paying for sex ?
asked Geoff incredulously .
`` You 're just as disgusted as she is , you 're just trying to save my feelings . ''
Given the opportunity to defend himself the vile magician went on to explain : `` She withheld all physical contact .
I did n't sign up for that . ''
He added : `` The most physical contact we 've had for the last six months is when she hit me with that bottle . ''
`` Geoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' fumed one Corrie fan on Twitter .
`` Tim I am done with you , '' said another .
`` Shut up Geoff you dirty old cheating liar and shut up Tim , '' tweeted another .
`` Geoff putting on the sympathy act .
It makes me feel repulsed , '' commented another .
`` Timothy please don ’ t do this .
I love you so much and you ’ re making it hard , '' pleaded another fan .
Meanwhile in prison Yasmeen admitted to her granddaughter Alya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transmitted infection chlamydia .
`` Gran that is the worst thing I 've ever heard in my life , '' she said .
`` He contracted an STI from a call girl and passed it on to you ? ''
A tormented Yasmeen fought back at Geoff after months of abuse on Coronation Street .
Her bullying and manipulative husband forced her to wear a dress he had bought for one of his escorts to meet family in the Rovers Return before taunting her back her home , brandishing a knife .
Sadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for stabbing him .
`` He was a bully and liar and he emotionally abused you , '' urged Alya .
`` Do not let him get away with this .
`` You 're not guilty , tell the truth . ''

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Corrie fans were repulsed as Geoff Metcalfe admitted his encounters with prostitutes on the soap, and his son Tim continued to stand by him.
Geoff told Tim and his wife Sally that he had seen two prostitutes while married to Yasmeen.
But the vile liar twisted the truth to blame Yasmeen, who stands accused of attempting to murder him by slashing his neck with a wine bottle.
Fans are now appalled that Tim is standing firmly by his dad after his latest sob story.
(Image: ITV)
"I wanted company, I loved Yasmeen but there was nothing coming back, no love, Geoff griped.
"No affection, my confidence was at an all-time low."
Daughter-in-law Sally was horrified by the revelation about the escorts and told Geoff in no uncertain terms "it's disgusting."
But Tim was more sympathetic, and told his dad that it could help to put Yasmeen behind bars.
(Image: ITV)
"This doesn't cover you with glory but you didn't deserve to die for it, he said.
"If anything this helps to prove that she did it. The police need to know."
When his dad whined "it's like I'm a dirty old man, Tim told him "you're a lonely old man."
Sally later challenged her husband asking "aren't you disgusted?"
"Well life's complicated, and if she was giving him nowt ..." replied Tim.
Later Tim blundered again when he discussed the matter with his dad over tea, which even raised Geoff's eyebrows.
(Image: ITV)
"You know what women are like they get their knickers in a twist about things like this," he said.
"About what? paying for sex? asked Geoff incredulously.
"You're just as disgusted as she is, you're just trying to save my feelings."
Given the opportunity to defend himself the vile magician went on to explain: "She withheld all physical contact. I didn't sign up for that."
(Image: ITV/Coronation Street)
He added: "The most physical contact we've had for the last six months is when she hit me with that bottle."
"Geoff is vile get off my screen please," fumed one Corrie fan on Twitter.
"Tim I am done with you," said another.
"Shut up Geoff you dirty old cheating liar and shut up Tim," tweeted another.
"Geoff putting on the sympathy act. It makes me feel repulsed," commented another.
"Timothy please don’t do this. I love you so much and you’re making it hard," pleaded another fan.
(Image: Coronation Street/ITV)
Meanwhile in prison Yasmeen admitted to her granddaughter Alya that Geoff had given her the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia.
"Gran that is the worst thing I've ever heard in my life," she said.
"He contracted an STI from a call girl and passed it on to you?"
A tormented Yasmeen fought back at Geoff after months of abuse on Coronation Street.
Her bullying and manipulative husband forced her to wear a dress he had bought for one of his escorts to meet family in the Rovers Return before taunting her back her home, brandishing a knife.
Sadly she now faces 15 years in prison for stabbing him.
"He was a bully and liar and he emotionally abused you," urged Alya.
"Do not let him get away with this.
"You're not guilty, tell the truth."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Man City evening headlines as fans unveil UEFA protest banner

Here are the latest Manchester City headlines for Friday , June 5 .
Premier League offer an update on Man City vs Liverpool venue as four fixtures confirmed The top of the table clash between Manchester City and Liverpool on July 2 could be moved to a neutral venue as the Premier League confirmed details for City ’ s next four fixtures .
Pep Guardiola ’ s side will return to action against Arsenal on Wednesday , June 17 at the Etihad , with an 8:15pm kick-off scheduled .
They then welcome Burnley the following Monday , June 22 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games will be broadcast on Sky Sports .
It begins a busy period for City with three games in seven days .
First City travel to Chelsea on Thursday , June 25 ( kick-off 8:15pm , live on BT Sport ) , then they face Newcastle in an FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday , June 28 , with a 6:30 pm kick-off on BBC scheduled .
As Manchester City prepare to appeal their Champions League ban , a group of supporters have revealed a banner criticising UEFA .
City were rocked by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February for alleged breaches of financial fair play ( FFP ) rules , though the club continues to deny any wrongdoing and are will appeal the decision .
They are believed to be confident of seeing their ban overturned , with the case due to be heard on Monday in front of the independent Court of Arbitration for Sport ( CAS ) .
The club have already received the backing of a fan group with the City fans ’ collective , the 1894 Group , crowd-funding a display in response to UEFA .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ space of a few days , with donations ranging from £5 to £500 .
Werner transfer development could be the wake-up call Man City need The news that Timo Werner is close to joining Chelsea was certainly a surprise for many supporters .
Werner has long been linked with the Premier League , but he seemed destined to join Liverpool .
Both Manchester United and Manchester City had been connected to the striker , but neither looked likely to make a move .
This early statement of intent from Chelsea has set the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact of football ’ s shutdown has not been truly understood just yet , but chances are it will impact every Premier League club ’ s transfer business .
And MEN Sport ’ s Joe Bray has explained why this move for Werner should spark City into life in the market as Pep Guardiola looks to challenge Liverpool at the top of the table .

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Here are the latest Manchester City headlines for Friday, June 5.
Premier League offer an update on Man City vs Liverpool venue as four fixtures confirmed
The top of the table clash between Manchester City and Liverpool on July 2 could be moved to a neutral venue as the Premier League confirmed details for City’s next four fixtures.
Pep Guardiola’s side will return to action against Arsenal on Wednesday, June 17 at the Etihad, with an 8:15pm kick-off scheduled. They then welcome Burnley the following Monday, June 22, for an 8 pm kick-off. Both games will be broadcast on Sky Sports.
It begins a busy period for City with three games in seven days.
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First City travel to Chelsea on Thursday, June 25 (kick-off 8:15pm, live on BT Sport), then they face Newcastle in an FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday, June 28, with a 6:30 pm kick-off on BBC scheduled.
City fan group unveils anti-UEFA banner amid appeal Champions League ban appeal
As Manchester City prepare to appeal their Champions League ban, a group of supporters have revealed a banner criticising UEFA.
City were rocked by a two-year ban from all European competition in February for alleged breaches of financial fair play (FFP) rules, though the club continues to deny any wrongdoing and are will appeal the decision.
They are believed to be confident of seeing their ban overturned, with the case due to be heard on Monday in front of the independent Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The club have already received the backing of a fan group with the City fans’ collective, the 1894 Group, crowd-funding a display in response to UEFA.
The group raised over £8,000 in the space of a few days, with donations ranging from £5 to £500.
Werner transfer development could be the wake-up call Man City need
The news that Timo Werner is close to joining Chelsea was certainly a surprise for many supporters.
Werner has long been linked with the Premier League, but he seemed destined to join Liverpool. Both Manchester United and Manchester City had been connected to the striker, but neither looked likely to make a move.
This early statement of intent from Chelsea has set the tone for the summer market. The impact of football’s shutdown has not been truly understood just yet, but chances are it will impact every Premier League club’s transfer business.
And MEN Sport’s Joe Bray has explained why this move for Werner should spark City into life in the market as Pep Guardiola looks to challenge Liverpool at the top of the table.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Matt Hancock gives update on zoos after being asked when they could reopen

The government hopes to reopen zoos when it can be done in a 'safe way ' , Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said .
Mr Hancock led Friday 's government briefing on coronavirus where he was met with questions from journalists over the R rate and on the possibility of local lockdowns .
He was also asked by a member of the public , Sam from Chester , when zoos will reopen .
While Mr Hancock , who is also from Chester , did n't provide an exact date on when they 'll be able to open up to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopes they can reopen in a safe way .
Speaking from Downing Street , he said : `` It ’ s something close to my heart because Chester Zoo is fantastic .
Coming from Chester myself I know it extremely well .
`` I hope we can open them in a safe way , '' he continued .
`` Unlike shops that can close , you still have to be there looking after animals .
I very much hope we can get them reopen in a safe way .
`` It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that doesn ’ t allow the R rate to go above 1 , '' he added .
The question comes as open markets and car dealerships have been given the green light to reopen at the start of the month , with more non-essential shops reopening from June 15 .
It also follows a fundraising plea from Chester Zoo , who has said they 're facing debts of £24m by the end of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic .
As one of the UK 's largest zoos , it has 35,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regardless of whether their doors are open to the public or not .
Around 97 percent of the zoo 's funding comes from visitors walking through the gates , which is something that has n't been able to happen since the country first went into lockdown in March .
Despite raising £45,000 via a Justgiving page , the zoo needs to raise £1.6m each month to survive .

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The government hopes to reopen zoos when it can be done in a 'safe way', Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.
Mr Hancock led Friday's government briefing on coronavirus where he was met with questions from journalists over the R rate and on the possibility of local lockdowns.
He was also asked by a member of the public, Sam from Chester, when zoos will reopen.
While Mr Hancock, who is also from Chester, didn't provide an exact date on when they'll be able to open up to the public again, he did say he hopes they can reopen in a safe way.
Speaking from Downing Street, he said: "It’s something close to my heart because Chester Zoo is fantastic. Coming from Chester myself I know it extremely well.
"I hope we can open them in a safe way," he continued. "Unlike shops that can close, you still have to be there looking after animals. I very much hope we can get them reopen in a safe way.
"It’s got to be done in a way that doesn’t allow the R rate to go above 1," he added.
The question comes as open markets and car dealerships have been given the green light to reopen at the start of the month, with more non-essential shops reopening from June 15.
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It also follows a fundraising plea from Chester Zoo, who has said they're facing debts of £24m by the end of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
As one of the UK's largest zoos, it has 35,000 animals to take care of still, regardless of whether their doors are open to the public or not.
Around 97 percent of the zoo's funding comes from visitors walking through the gates, which is something that hasn't been able to happen since the country first went into lockdown in March.
Despite raising £45,000 via a Justgiving page, the zoo needs to raise £1.6m each month to survive.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Man United transfer target Jadon Sancho deletes tweet after criticising DFL

Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho hit out at the DFL after he was issued with a fine for breaking lockdown regulations to have his hair cut at home .
Sancho and teammate Manuel Akanji were charged after they were pictured getting haircuts without personal protective equipment in their respective homes .
A statement from the Deutsche Fussball Liga ( DFL ) on Friday read : “ The DFL has fined Manuel Akanji and Jadon Sancho .
`` The players from Borussia Dortmund had obviously violated general hygiene and infection protection standards at home hairdressing appointments and in particular the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ There is no question that professional footballers also have to have their hair cut .
However , this currently has to be done in accordance with the medical-organisational concept.
” Dortmund director Michael Zorc told reporters : `` We have spoken to both the hairdresser and the player .
`` Both have ensured us that the measures of hygiene have been respected at all times .
They even wore a protection shield and gloves , which were only taken off for the picture .
`` Obviously this is not right .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the players .
`` In this special situation that we are all in due to Covid-19 it is not just the duty of the coaches to keep an eye on discipline .
The whole club needs to do that , this includes the board .
`` We have spoken to the players in the past .
Also with Jadon .
We must not forget Jadon is still a very young player , testing his boundaries .
I do n't think I 'm accused of protecting him all the time , as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misconducts from his side . ''
Nevertheless , Sancho was clearly unimpressed with the decision , tweeting : `` Absolute Joke DFL ! ''
Sancho later deleted the tweet .
The England international 's post was met by numbers of United supporters replying with messages to urge the forward to join this summer .
Sancho is United 's top target .

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Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho hit out at the DFL after he was issued with a fine for breaking lockdown regulations to have his hair cut at home.
Sancho and teammate Manuel Akanji were charged after they were pictured getting haircuts without personal protective equipment in their respective homes.
A statement from the Deutsche Fussball Liga (DFL) on Friday read: “The DFL has fined Manuel Akanji and Jadon Sancho.
"The players from Borussia Dortmund had obviously violated general hygiene and infection protection standards at home hairdressing appointments and in particular the medical-organisational concept of the DFL task force.
“There is no question that professional footballers also have to have their hair cut. However, this currently has to be done in accordance with the medical-organisational concept.”
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Dortmund director Michael Zorc told reporters: "We have spoken to both the hairdresser and the player.
"Both have ensured us that the measures of hygiene have been respected at all times. They even wore a protection shield and gloves, which were only taken off for the picture.
"Obviously this is not right. We have made that clear once again to the players.
"In this special situation that we are all in due to Covid-19 it is not just the duty of the coaches to keep an eye on discipline. The whole club needs to do that, this includes the board.
"We have spoken to the players in the past. Also with Jadon. We must not forget Jadon is still a very young player, testing his boundaries. I don't think I'm accused of protecting him all the time, as I have sanctioned him when there have been misconducts from his side."
Nevertheless, Sancho was clearly unimpressed with the decision, tweeting: "Absolute Joke DFL!" Sancho later deleted the tweet.
The England international's post was met by numbers of United supporters replying with messages to urge the forward to join this summer. Sancho is United's top target.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Man Utd evening headlines as Saul apologises and Werner stance revealed

Here are the latest Manchester United headlines for Friday , June 5 .
Premier League confirm first three Manchester United fixtures in restart Manchester United ’ s long-awaited return to action will see them face off against Jose Mourinho ’ s Tottenham Hotspur on Friday , June 19 .
The Premier League have been locked in discussions for weeks attempting to organise the return of top-flight football and they have now confirmed the dates and broadcast information for the fixtures still to be played , with less than two weeks until football is back .
United ’ s first game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium , for an 8.15 pm kick-off live on Sky Sports .
Six days later the club are back at Old Trafford to face Chris Wilder ’ s Sheffield United .
The club finishes the month with a trip to face Graham Potter ’ s Brighton side , with an 8.15 pm kick-off scheduled on Sky Sports .
Why Man Utd aren ’ t in for Timo Werner The news this week that Chelsea are set to win the race for Timo Werner was met with surprise across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the player ’ s release clause of around £54million , with Werner set to earn in the region of £200,000 per-week while at Stamford Bridge .
Manchester United are in the market for a forward , but they won ’ t be attempting to hijack Frank Lampard ’ s move for the striker , and MEN Sport ’ s Tyrone Marshall has explained why .
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has been forced to apologise after a social media stunt teasing a new club backfired .
Niguez teased a ‘ new club ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but later revealed he was not leaving Atletico and was , in fact , opening an academy in his hometown of Elche .
The 25-year-old will run the academy alongside his brother Aaron , who plays for Malaga , and admitted he did not expect his announcement to cause such a stir .
“ I am a little alien to social media , but my manager was aware and told me that some were misunderstanding it , ” he told Spanish newspaper AS .
“ It never occurred to me , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liga and the Champions League , that people might think that I was going to leave .
“ When I put the new club , I put the corporate colours of the new club , a new project which I have been working on for a couple of years that comes from watching children grow up in the academy .
I have been working with them for four years .
“ Little by little , I was explaining what it was , so I didn ’ t think it would create such a @ @ @

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Here are the latest Manchester United headlines for Friday, June 5.
Premier League confirm first three Manchester United fixtures in restart
Manchester United’s long-awaited return to action will see them face off against Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur on Friday, June 19.
The Premier League have been locked in discussions for weeks attempting to organise the return of top-flight football and they have now confirmed the dates and broadcast information for the fixtures still to be played, with less than two weeks until football is back.
United’s first game will see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, for an 8.15 pm kick-off live on Sky Sports.
Six days later the club are back at Old Trafford to face Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United.
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The club finishes the month with a trip to face Graham Potter’s Brighton side, with an 8.15 pm kick-off scheduled on Sky Sports.
Why Man Utd aren’t in for Timo Werner
The news this week that Chelsea are set to win the race for Timo Werner was met with surprise across football.
The Blues have reportedly met the player’s release clause of around £54million, with Werner set to earn in the region of £200,000 per-week while at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United are in the market for a forward, but they won’t be attempting to hijack Frank Lampard’s move for the striker, and MEN Sport’s Tyrone Marshall has explained why.
Saul Niguez apologises for ‘new club’ social media stunt
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has been forced to apologise after a social media stunt teasing a new club backfired.
Niguez teased a ‘new club’ announcement amid transfer links to Manchester United, but later revealed he was not leaving Atletico and was, in fact, opening an academy in his hometown of Elche.
The 25-year-old will run the academy alongside his brother Aaron, who plays for Malaga, and admitted he did not expect his announcement to cause such a stir.
“I am a little alien to social media, but my manager was aware and told me that some were misunderstanding it,” he told Spanish newspaper AS.
“It never occurred to me, in the middle of two competitions, La Liga and the Champions League, that people might think that I was going to leave.
“When I put the new club, I put the corporate colours of the new club, a new project which I have been working on for a couple of years that comes from watching children grow up in the academy. I have been working with them for four years.
“Little by little, I was explaining what it was, so I didn’t think it would create such a stir.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Murder investigation launched after man dies following attack in Wythenshawe

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following an attack in Wythenshawe .
The victim , a man in his 20s , was assaulted on Wythenshawe Road shortly after 6pm on Thursday night .
He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but sadly died today ( Friday ) .
Police have now launched a murder investigation into the man 's death .
Detectives believe the victim was attacked by two men .
A man , 33 , was arrested today and remains in police custody for questioning .
A 39-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under investigation .
Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward .
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Clitherow , of GMP ’ s Major Incident Team , said : `` This was a vicious assault which has ultimately resulted in the death of a man and the launch of a murder investigation .
Our thoughts are with the man ’ s loved ones - to whom I send my condolences at this unimaginable time .
`` Dedicated officers , from the Major Incident Team and City of Manchester district , are working incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this incident .
`` They have already spoken to witnesses who have described seeing the victim being assaulted by two men – one is described as white and the other is described as black or mixed race .
`` I would like to use this opportunity to further our appeal for anyone else who was in the area at the time of the incident and saw or heard anything which may assist us with our enquiries to contact us as a matter of urgency .
`` News like this is , understandably , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local community but I want to provide some reassurance by saying that initial enquiries suggest this was an isolated incident and we are doing everything we can in what is a very fast-moving investigation .
`` There will be an increased police presence in the area over the weekend and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to those officers.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 6198 quoting incident number 2099 of 04/06/20 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 @ @

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A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following an attack in Wythenshawe.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was assaulted on Wythenshawe Road shortly after 6pm on Thursday night.
He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but sadly died today (Friday).
Police have now launched a murder investigation into the man's death.
Detectives believe the victim was attacked by two men.
A man, 33, was arrested today and remains in police custody for questioning.
(Image: ASP)
A 39-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested yesterday and have since been released under investigation.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Clitherow, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: "This was a vicious assault which has ultimately resulted in the death of a man and the launch of a murder investigation. Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones - to whom I send my condolences at this unimaginable time.
"Dedicated officers, from the Major Incident Team and City of Manchester district, are working incredibly hard to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.
"They have already spoken to witnesses who have described seeing the victim being assaulted by two men – one is described as white and the other is described as black or mixed race.
(Image: ASP)
"I would like to use this opportunity to further our appeal for anyone else who was in the area at the time of the incident and saw or heard anything which may assist us with our enquiries to contact us as a matter of urgency.
"News like this is, understandably, distressing for those who live in the local community but I want to provide some reassurance by saying that initial enquiries suggest this was an isolated incident and we are doing everything we can in what is a very fast-moving investigation.
"There will be an increased police presence in the area over the weekend and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to those officers.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 6198 quoting incident number 2099 of 04/06/20. Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Government says there's 'a challenge in North West that we need to address'

The government says there is ' a challenge ' with COVID-19 in the North West compared to other parts of the country .
Health secretary Matt Hancock was grilled about the rising R number in the North West and South West during Friday 's briefing at Downing Street .
Figures published by Public Health England and Cambridge University has revealed that the R value - tracking the rate at which Covid spreads - has now risen above 1 in the North West , making it the highest in the country .
Mr Hancock was asked about the findings and at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brakes on ' easing lockdown where the R number was shown to be rising .
`` What they do confirm across the board is that there is a challenge in the North West of England to address and to a lesser degree in the South West of England where the issue is slightly different , ” the Health Secretary told the briefing .
`` In the South West the overall incidence of the disease is much lower but the R is a little bit higher than in the rest of the UK.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be looked at “ in the round ” with other data .
He said : “ The discussion of the higher R in the North West and the South West that ’ s estimated compared to the rest of the country is an important part of moving towards a more localised approach rather than a national approach to the lockdown .
“ It ’ s very important that you look at all of these studies in the round .
“ The study you mentioned is one , but the overall assessment that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chief medical officer is the one that I look at.
” He added : “ What I do is look at all of these different studies and the overall view of Sage is that the R is between 0.7 and 0.9 and it is higher in the south-west of England and the north-west but it remains below 1 in each area .
“ That doesn ’ t take away from the need that we spot and crack down on localised outbreaks.
” The health secretary said local lockdowns would be considered where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases .
`` We 've been doing this over the last few weeks , '' he said .
`` For instance there was a flare up in Weston-super-Mare which we have successfully got under control .
`` Making sure that we use these extra focus data both at a regional level and more locally than that is incredibly important .
`` The new joint biosecurity centre has been tasked to look into each area where there 's a flare up .
`` Both the North West and South West which are highlighted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We need to get more granular and more focused , find the source of the outbreak and deal with it . ''
A spokesperson for the Government issued a follow-up statement to clarify its view on what it described as 'estimates ' by PHE and Cambridge University .
`` These estimates are just one of a number that inform the scientists advising Government and do not represent the consensus view , '' they said in a statement .
`` There are many factors that could influence the infection rate in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age , and the position of an area on the pandemic curve .
`` It is important to note that regional R values have wide uncertainty ranges .
This needs to be carefully considered when reporting these figures . ''

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The government says there is 'a challenge' with COVID-19 in the North West compared to other parts of the country.
Health secretary Matt Hancock was grilled about the rising R number in the North West and South West during Friday's briefing at Downing Street.
Figures published by Public Health England and Cambridge University has revealed that the R value - tracking the rate at which Covid spreads - has now risen above 1 in the North West, making it the highest in the country.
Mr Hancock was asked about the findings and at what point the government would 'put the brakes on' easing lockdown where the R number was shown to be rising.
"What they do confirm across the board is that there is a challenge in the North West of England to address and to a lesser degree in the South West of England where the issue is slightly different,” the Health Secretary told the briefing.
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"In the South West the overall incidence of the disease is much lower but the R is a little bit higher than in the rest of the UK.”
Mr Hancock said the study would need to be looked at “in the round” with other data.
He said: “The discussion of the higher R in the North West and the South West that’s estimated compared to the rest of the country is an important part of moving towards a more localised approach rather than a national approach to the lockdown.
“It’s very important that you look at all of these studies in the round.
“The study you mentioned is one, but the overall assessment that is brought together by Sage that advises the chief medical officer is the one that I look at.”
He added: “What I do is look at all of these different studies and the overall view of Sage is that the R is between 0.7 and 0.9 and it is higher in the south-west of England and the north-west but it remains below 1 in each area.
“That doesn’t take away from the need that we spot and crack down on localised outbreaks.”
The health secretary said local lockdowns would be considered where there is a 'flare up' of cases.
"We've been doing this over the last few weeks," he said.
"For instance there was a flare up in Weston-super-Mare which we have successfully got under control.
"Making sure that we use these extra focus data both at a regional level and more locally than that is incredibly important.
"The new joint biosecurity centre has been tasked to look into each area where there's a flare up.
"Both the North West and South West which are highlighted by the regional data are big areas themselves.
"We need to get more granular and more focused, find the source of the outbreak and deal with it."
A spokesperson for the Government issued a follow-up statement to clarify its view on what it described as 'estimates' by PHE and Cambridge University.
"These estimates are just one of a number that inform the scientists advising Government and do not represent the consensus view," they said in a statement.
"There are many factors that could influence the infection rate in a particular area, including population density, age, and the position of an area on the pandemic curve.
"It is important to note that regional R values have wide uncertainty ranges. This needs to be carefully considered when reporting these figures."