themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Coronavirus UK LIVE updates as medics fear PPE will run out this weekend

Thousands of doctors and nurses in England will be asked to reuse Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) if there is a mass shortage - which experts predict to fall this weekend .
Public Health England ( PHE ) reversed its guidance on Friday evening which previously stated long-sleeved disposable fluid repellent gowns should be worn when treating coronavirus patients .
But if they are n't available , clinical staff are now advised to wear “ disposable , non-fluid repellent gowns or coveralls ” or “ washable surgical gowns ” , with aprons , and to wash their forearms afterwards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ reuse of PPE should be implemented until confirmation of adequate re-supply is in place ” , and that “ some compromise is needed to optimise the supply of PPE in times of extreme shortages ” .
Chris Hopson , chairman of NHS Providers , said some trusts will run out of supplies in the next 24-48 hours because we have “ reached the point where national stock of fully fluid repellent gowns and coveralls ( is ) exhausted ” .
British Medical Association ( BMA ) council chairman , Dr Chaand Nagpaul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health and Social Care Secretary said he could not guarantee that hospitals would not run out this weekend .
“ Meanwhile , the BMA has been inundated with approaches from companies offering to do their bit to supply the NHS .
“ This is a truly sorry state of affairs and we renew our call for the Government to work with manufacturers to ramp up domestic supply.
” A Department of Health spokesman said : “ New clinical advice has been issued today to make sure that if there are shortages in one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wear instead to minimise risk.
” It comes as a BMA survey of more than 6,000 doctors said a significant amount fear they do n't have adequate protection , while another survey by the Royal College of Nursing ( RCN ) found half of nurses have felt pressure to work without appropriate protective equipment during the crisis .
At least 50 NHS workers have now died after contracting coronavirus , with a UK death toll of those hospitalised from the virus now standing at 14,576 .
On Thursday , the government announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'at least ' three weeks .
Scroll down for live updates throughout the day ...

Thousands of doctors and nurses in England will be asked to reuse Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if there is a mass shortage - which experts predict to fall this weekend.
Public Health England (PHE) reversed its guidance on Friday evening which previously stated long-sleeved disposable fluid repellent gowns should be worn when treating coronavirus patients.
But if they aren't available, clinical staff are now advised to wear “disposable, non-fluid repellent gowns or coveralls” or “washable surgical gowns”, with aprons, and to wash their forearms afterwards.
It comes as the number of people who have died in the UK with coronavirus passed 15,000 on Saturday, with 888 more deaths recorded in hospitals.
So far, 27 NHS health workers have died after contracting the virus.
The updated guidance states that the “reuse of PPE should be implemented until confirmation of adequate re-supply is in place”, and that “some compromise is needed to optimise the supply of PPE in times of extreme shortages”.
Chris Hopson, chairman of NHS Providers, said some trusts will run out of supplies in the next 24-48 hours because we have “reached the point where national stock of fully fluid repellent gowns and coveralls (is) exhausted”.
British Medical Association (BMA) council chairman, Dr Chaand Nagpaul, said: “Just yesterday the Health and Social Care Secretary said he could not guarantee that hospitals would not run out this weekend.
“Meanwhile, the BMA has been inundated with approaches from companies offering to do their bit to supply the NHS.
“This is a truly sorry state of affairs and we renew our call for the Government to work with manufacturers to ramp up domestic supply.”
A Department of Health spokesman said: “New clinical advice has been issued today to make sure that if there are shortages in one area, frontline staff know what PPE to wear instead to minimise risk.”
It comes as a BMA survey of more than 6,000 doctors said a significant amount fear they don't have adequate protection, while another survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) found half of nurses have felt pressure to work without appropriate protective equipment during the crisis.
At least 50 NHS workers have now died after contracting coronavirus, with a UK death toll of those hospitalised from the virus now standing at 14,576.
On Thursday, the government announced the coronavirus lockdown has been extended for 'at least' three weeks.
Scroll down for live updates throughout the day...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--The best deals on online baby essentials delivered to your door

If you 're expecting a baby soon or have a little one at home then you 'll no doubt be in need of some essentials .
But with shopping trips restricted and supermarket delivery slots like gold dust , it 's not that easy to get your hands on what you need .
So whether it 's nappies and baby wipes , or larger items like slings , prams and nursery furniture , we 've been taking a look at some of the best deals you can get online .
Obviously a go-to for many people is Amazon and while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can still get Prime , which seems to be taking around five days .
There are lots of bulk buy options on nappies , like the £20 pack of 144 Pampers baby-dry size 5 , or the pack of 240 Pampers premium protection for £30.45 .
You can stock up on baby wipes too , whether it 's the single packs like Huggies Natural Care Wipes for £1 , or the 12-pack box of Pampers wipes for £23.98 .
There 's pretty much everything else you might need for your baby too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furniture and feeding equipment .
Slings are particularly popular at the moment as parents are taking those all-important daily strolls and you can get these from Amazon too , starting from around £20 .
This zimo Baby Soft Carrier , which can be used for babies from three months to 48 months , is available for £20.99 with free delivery .
There are also some great deals on feeding equipment , like the award-winning Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Newborn Starter Kit , for £16.99 ( RRP £31.99 ) .
You can sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazon Prime here .
You can get some great deals on nappies , wipes and more at the baby event , which is running at Boots .
There 's a two for £12 offer running on selected Pampers Premium Protection nappies , which usually cost £8 a pack .
And there 's up to half price off selected Tommee Tippee products , including the Tommee Tippee Electric Steriliser , which has been reduced from £58.99 to £29.49 , and the packs of feeding bottles , which are expected back in stock soon .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with savings to be had on car seats , including the Britax Römer Baby Safe seat , reduced from £190 to £171 and available in various colours .
Delivery is free on orders over £30 and if you sign up to the retailer 's parenting club you can earn eight points for every pound on your baby shop .
You also get parenting club special offers and free gifts at key stages of your baby 's development .
Aldi 's Baby and Toddler event is running at the moment and while there 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current situation , products can still be ordered online .
You ca n't get items such as nappies and wipes delivered , but there 's lots available among the Special Buys and delivery is free if you spend over £20 .
If it 's cot bedding you 're after then the Lily & Dan Cot Bed Start Set is popular among parents and available in white , pink and blue .
Priced £14.99 , it includes two sheets , a cellular blanket and a fleece blanket for cooler nights .
Its My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stock , priced £69.99 , as is the popular Mamia nursery changing unit , £99.99 .
If you want to buy a gift for someone who 's expecting , or just had a baby , the Bunny Rabbit Baby Hamper , £39.99 , is full of baby essentials that have an adorable bunny rabbit theme , including soothers , bibs , sleep suits and lots more .
See the full range of items in the Baby and Toddler event here .
With it being well known for cosmetics and toiletries , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much a one-stop shop for those baby essentials .
Its hospital bag essentials range includes the likes of Lansinoh nipple cream , £10.49 , and cellular pram blankets , in blue , pink , or cream , for £8.99 .
The retailer also has a number of offers running .
On nappies , there are selected Pampers from £4.50 a pack and there 's an offer to buy one and get the second half price on selected My Little Star Maternity & Baby Accessories .
The range includes everything from My Little Star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to disposable breast pads , £1.19 , and nappy cream , £2.49 .
There 's also a third off Johnson 's Baby products , including Bedtime Wash , Bubble Bath and Baby Powder .
Some larger items are available too for once baby has arrived , such as the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Sensor Maternity Monitor , £106.99 .
Many items can be delivered , while others are available for click and collect .
For parenting tips check out our new LemonAid site .

If you're expecting a baby soon or have a little one at home then you'll no doubt be in need of some essentials.
But with shopping trips restricted and supermarket delivery slots like gold dust, it's not that easy to get your hands on what you need.
So whether it's nappies and baby wipes, or larger items like slings, prams and nursery furniture, we've been taking a look at some of the best deals you can get online.
Amazon
Obviously a go-to for many people is Amazon and while deliveries are taking longer than usual, you can still get Prime, which seems to be taking around five days.
There are lots of bulk buy options on nappies, like the £20 pack of 144 Pampers baby-dry size 5, or the pack of 240 Pampers premium protection for £30.45.
You can stock up on baby wipes too, whether it's the single packs like Huggies Natural Care Wipes for £1, or the 12-pack box of Pampers wipes for £23.98.
There's pretty much everything else you might need for your baby too, from clothing and shoes to nursery furniture and feeding equipment.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Slings are particularly popular at the moment as parents are taking those all-important daily strolls and you can get these from Amazon too, starting from around £20.
This zimo Baby Soft Carrier, which can be used for babies from three months to 48 months, is available for £20.99 with free delivery.
There are also some great deals on feeding equipment, like the award-winning Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Newborn Starter Kit, for £16.99 (RRP £31.99).
You can sign up for a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime here.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Boots
You can get some great deals on nappies, wipes and more at the baby event, which is running at Boots.
There's a two for £12 offer running on selected Pampers Premium Protection nappies, which usually cost £8 a pack.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
And there's up to half price off selected Tommee Tippee products, including the Tommee Tippee Electric Steriliser, which has been reduced from £58.99 to £29.49, and the packs of feeding bottles, which are expected back in stock soon.
Bigger items are on offer too, with savings to be had on car seats, including the Britax Römer Baby Safe seat, reduced from £190 to £171 and available in various colours.
Delivery is free on orders over £30 and if you sign up to the retailer's parenting club you can earn eight points for every pound on your baby shop.
You also get parenting club special offers and free gifts at key stages of your baby's development.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Aldi
Aldi's Baby and Toddler event is running at the moment and while there's limited stock available in stores because of the current situation, products can still be ordered online.
You can't get items such as nappies and wipes delivered, but there's lots available among the Special Buys and delivery is free if you spend over £20.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
If it's cot bedding you're after then the Lily & Dan Cot Bed Start Set is popular among parents and available in white, pink and blue. Priced £14.99, it includes two sheets, a cellular blanket and a fleece blanket for cooler nights.
Its My Babiie Ultra Light Stroller is also in stock, priced £69.99, as is the popular Mamia nursery changing unit, £99.99.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
If you want to buy a gift for someone who's expecting, or just had a baby, the Bunny Rabbit Baby Hamper, £39.99, is full of baby essentials that have an adorable bunny rabbit theme, including soothers, bibs, sleep suits and lots more.
See the full range of items in the Baby and Toddler event here.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Superdrug
With it being well known for cosmetics and toiletries, it's easy to forget that Superdrug is pretty much a one-stop shop for those baby essentials.
Its hospital bag essentials range includes the likes of Lansinoh nipple cream, £10.49, and cellular pram blankets, in blue, pink, or cream, for £8.99.
The retailer also has a number of offers running. On nappies, there are selected Pampers from £4.50 a pack and there's an offer to buy one and get the second half price on selected My Little Star Maternity & Baby Accessories.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The range includes everything from My Little Star New Mum Maternity Pads, 99p, to disposable breast pads, £1.19, and nappy cream, £2.49.
There's also a third off Johnson's Baby products, including Bedtime Wash, Bubble Bath and Baby Powder.
Some larger items are available too for once baby has arrived, such as the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Sensor Maternity Monitor, £106.99.
Many items can be delivered, while others are available for click and collect.
For parenting tips during lockdown check out our new LemonAid site.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--BGT fans all thought the same thing as they were warned about 22ft unicycle act

Britain 's Got Talent fans were gripped by an unusual act on tonight 's show - a man riding a 22ft high unicycle .
Viewers were on the edge of their seats as they watched Wesley Williams cycle across the stage at a great height .
Fans of the ITV talent contest were urged 'do not try this at home ' about the act , and they were left feeling bemused by the warning .
“ 'Do not try this at home ' ... like my ceilings are high enough , '' tweeted one .
`` Like everybody has one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Was just about to ride my 22ft unicycle too until you put that notice up .
Phew , '' tweeted another .
`` Good job BGT put that warning up saying ‘ Do Not Try This At Home ’ cos I was just about to go and get on my 22ft unicycle that ’ s lying around in the garage , '' commented another fan sarcastically .
As Wesley prepared to perform his record-breaking stunt , host Declan Donnelly walked on stage with a plea to the audience to remain quiet until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety please save your applause , '' he said .
`` Edge of the seat !
Just wow bloody wow ! ''
applauded one impressed viewer .
American entertainer Wesley received his first unicycle for Christmas when he was six and started performing for friends and family .
He has previously appeared on America 's Got Talent , another show in judge and show boss Simon Cowell 's Got Talent franchise .

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Britain's Got Talent fans were gripped by an unusual act on tonight's show - a man riding a 22ft high unicycle.
Viewers were on the edge of their seats as they watched Wesley Williams cycle across the stage at a great height.
Fans of the ITV talent contest were urged 'do not try this at home' about the act, and they were left feeling bemused by the warning.
“'Do not try this at home'...like my ceilings are high enough," tweeted one.
(Image: ITV)
"Like everybody has one at home," said another.
"Maybe in a high rise flat."
"Was just about to ride my 22ft unicycle too until you put that notice up. Phew," tweeted another.
"Good job BGT put that warning up saying ‘Do Not Try This At Home’ cos I was just about to go and get on my 22ft unicycle that’s lying around in the garage," commented another fan sarcastically.
As Wesley prepared to perform his record-breaking stunt, host Declan Donnelly walked on stage with a plea to the audience to remain quiet until afterwards.
"In the interest of safety please save your applause," he said.
"Edge of the seat! Just wow bloody wow!" applauded one impressed viewer.
American entertainer Wesley received his first unicycle for Christmas when he was six and started performing for friends and family.
He has previously appeared on America's Got Talent, another show in judge and show boss Simon Cowell's Got Talent franchise.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Why Darren Fletcher's Manchester United return makes sense

Darren Fletcher has returned to Manchester United in an informal ambassadorial role , linking up with former team-mate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The Norwegian has been looking to hire staff who understand the culture of the club .
Few men understand the culture better than Fletcher , an unsung hero of the 2000s whose distinguished career deserves more widespread recognition .
He is a cult hero in Manchester , and yet the Scotsman remains an under-rated member of Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s greatest Premier League team .
His return to Old Trafford provides us with an opportunity to declare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sheer numbers alone should put him in this camp .
Fletcher ranks within the top 50 for all-time appearances , racking up 342 games and 24 goals across 13 years at the club .
In that time , the United academy graduate collected five Premier League titles , one FA Cup and one Champions League winners ’ medal .
But the statistics don ’ t do justice to what Fletcher gave the team .
His quiet leadership , intelligence , and defensive consistency made him the most dependable member of Ferguson ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ included the peak years of the Ronaldo/Rooney/Tevez era .
They could not have played such expansive , free-flowing attacking football without the stoic organisational work of Fletcher in the centre .
Time and again he would control midfield in crucial cup matches , and although he wasn ’ t always in the first 11 , when times were tough the manager frequently called on his soothing , commanding presence .
“ Darren isn ’ t in every starting line-up but I ’ ll tell you one thing for sure : whenever we hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going into a big game , he is one of the players I turn to , ” Ferguson said in 2011 .
“ And he responds like the cavalry.
” There is no higher praise for a squad player like Fletcher , who was famously once described as the “ teacher ’ s pet ” by Rio Ferdinand .
Indeed , we could continue to wax lyrical about Fletcher , but who better to describe his talents than ‘ the Gaffer ’ himself ?
“ I love the guy ; he is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 2017 interview .
“ I always liked to play him in big games .
He is a big-game player.
” Ferguson was a fan right from the beginning , attempting to field Fletcher as a schoolboy against Aston Villa in 2001 , only to be denied by Premier League red tape .
He wouldn ’ t become a regular member of the team until 2004 , when a magnificent performance against Patrick Vieira in a 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win got Ferguson ’ s attention .
From then on , Fletcher would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tasked with bossing midfield , although it wasn ’ t until Owen Hargreaves ’ injury in 2008 that he became integral to the starting 11 .
For the next three years he played around 40 games a season , humbly providing the energy , and the foundation , of one of the greatest ever United teams .
Sadly , Fletcher ’ s red card in a Champions League semi-final in 2009 meant he missed a chance of glory .
Comments Ferguson made on that game in 2017 are perhaps the clearest example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more highly .
“ We needed him in Rome , ” he said .
“ He was the one player we needed against Barcelona.
” Had Fletcher played that day he might have managed to tame Xavi , Andres Iniesta , and Sergio Busquets , cementing his place as an icon at Old Trafford .
Ferguson certainly thinks Fletcher would have made the difference , and who are we to doubt him ?
For unassuming defensive midfielders , being under-appreciated often goes with the role .
That is particularly the case for Fletcher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of superstars ; made simple passes in a team of creators .
Perhaps his return to United will rekindle supporters ’ fondness and shift our collective perception of his influence during a glittering period of the club ’ s history .
Certainly greater respect for Fletcher would go down well with another United legend , all-time record goalscorer Wayne Rooney .
“ Darren Fletcher was unbelievable and he 's been like that for years , ” Rooney said after a 3-1 victory in the Manchester derby in January 2010 .
“ He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some reason but he 's what United are all about .
He 's world class and I would n't swap him for anyone in the world .
”

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Darren Fletcher has returned to Manchester United in an informal ambassadorial role, linking up with former team-mate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Norwegian has been looking to hire staff who understand the culture of the club.
Few men understand the culture better than Fletcher, an unsung hero of the 2000s whose distinguished career deserves more widespread recognition. He is a cult hero in Manchester, and yet the Scotsman remains an under-rated member of Sir Alex Ferguson’s greatest Premier League team.
His return to Old Trafford provides us with an opportunity to declare Fletcher as a United great.
The sheer numbers alone should put him in this camp. Fletcher ranks within the top 50 for all-time appearances, racking up 342 games and 24 goals across 13 years at the club. In that time, the United academy graduate collected five Premier League titles, one FA Cup and one Champions League winners’ medal.
But the statistics don’t do justice to what Fletcher gave the team. His quiet leadership, intelligence, and defensive consistency made him the most dependable member of Ferguson’s squad between 2008 and 2011 - which included the peak years of the Ronaldo/Rooney/Tevez era.
They could not have played such expansive, free-flowing attacking football without the stoic organisational work of Fletcher in the centre. Time and again he would control midfield in crucial cup matches, and although he wasn’t always in the first 11, when times were tough the manager frequently called on his soothing, commanding presence.
“Darren isn’t in every starting line-up but I’ll tell you one thing for sure: whenever we hit a sticky patch or we’re going into a big game, he is one of the players I turn to,” Ferguson said in 2011. “And he responds like the cavalry.”
There is no higher praise for a squad player like Fletcher, who was famously once described as the “teacher’s pet” by Rio Ferdinand. Indeed, we could continue to wax lyrical about Fletcher, but who better to describe his talents than ‘the Gaffer’ himself?
“I love the guy; he is a fantastic professional,” Ferguson said in a 2017 interview. “I always liked to play him in big games. He is a big-game player.”
Ferguson was a fan right from the beginning, attempting to field Fletcher as a schoolboy against Aston Villa in 2001, only to be denied by Premier League red tape. He wouldn’t become a regular member of the team until 2004, when a magnificent performance against Patrick Vieira in a 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win got Ferguson’s attention.
From then on, Fletcher would always be picked for the tougher games and tasked with bossing midfield, although it wasn’t until Owen Hargreaves’ injury in 2008 that he became integral to the starting 11.
For the next three years he played around 40 games a season, humbly providing the energy, and the foundation, of one of the greatest ever United teams. Sadly, Fletcher’s red card in a Champions League semi-final in 2009 meant he missed a chance of glory.
Comments Ferguson made on that game in 2017 are perhaps the clearest example of all that Fletcher should be rated more highly.
“We needed him in Rome,” he said. “He was the one player we needed against Barcelona.”
Had Fletcher played that day he might have managed to tame Xavi, Andres Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets, cementing his place as an icon at Old Trafford. Ferguson certainly thinks Fletcher would have made the difference, and who are we to doubt him?
For unassuming defensive midfielders, being under-appreciated often goes with the role. That is particularly the case for Fletcher, who was quiet in a team of superstars; made simple passes in a team of creators.
Perhaps his return to United will rekindle supporters’ fondness and shift our collective perception of his influence during a glittering period of the club’s history. Certainly greater respect for Fletcher would go down well with another United legend, all-time record goalscorer Wayne Rooney.
“Darren Fletcher was unbelievable and he's been like that for years,” Rooney said after a 3-1 victory in the Manchester derby in January 2010. “He's a bit of an unsung hero for some reason but he's what United are all about. He's world class and I wouldn't swap him for anyone in the world.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Meet the Manchester pianist who won Ant and Dec's hearts on BGT

Pianist Jon Courtenay won hearts when he performed a self-composed number on Britain 's Got Talent .
Jon , from Manchester , was sent sailing straight into the live shows after receiving a surprise golden buzzer from the side of the stage .
Jon 's self-deprecating song about his life as an entertainer and his family impressed hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly so much they raced onto the stage to press their buzzer .
Each judge and the hosts have the opportunity to pick an act to bypass the next stage of the ITV talent contest - and Ant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ran forward to activate the golden ticker-tape after Jon received a standing ovation from the judges and audience .
In the crowd were his sons , and the youngest was in tears as Jon paid homage to him in his self-penned song about his hopes and dreams .
And as the ticker-tape rained down he was joined on stage by his teenage boy .
Jon started his career as a comedy magician then added the piano to his act .
According to his website Twisted Pianist he 's 'the world ’ s greatest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ piano-playing , comedy magician . '
He performs original songs and parodies plus hilarious tales of his family , relationships and his life travelling the world as an entertainer .
After his emotional act the praise came pouring in from the judges .
`` You 've made me fall to bits , '' said Amanda Holden .
`` It was just a wonderful auditon and we all want you to do well , '' said Simon Cowell .
`` Absolutely amazing , you had me in tears !
!
! ''
exclaimed one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see you on BGT and knew you would smash it !
!
Congratulations Jon so well deserved xx '' said another .
`` This pianist singer is best so far tonight !
That was so unique ! ''
said an impressed BGT viewer .

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Pianist Jon Courtenay won hearts when he performed a self-composed number on Britain's Got Talent.
Jon, from Manchester, was sent sailing straight into the live shows after receiving a surprise golden buzzer from the side of the stage.
Jon's self-deprecating song about his life as an entertainer and his family impressed hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly so much they raced onto the stage to press their buzzer.
(Image: ITV)
Each judge and the hosts have the opportunity to pick an act to bypass the next stage of the ITV talent contest - and Ant and Dec picked Jon.
The pair ran forward to activate the golden ticker-tape after Jon received a standing ovation from the judges and audience.
In the crowd were his sons, and the youngest was in tears as Jon paid homage to him in his self-penned song about his hopes and dreams.
(Image: ITV)
And as the ticker-tape rained down he was joined on stage by his teenage boy.
Jon started his career as a comedy magician then added the piano to his act.
According to his website Twisted Pianist he's 'the world’s greatest (and probably only) singing, piano-playing, comedy magician.'
He performs original songs and parodies plus hilarious tales of his family, relationships and his life travelling the world as an entertainer.
After his emotional act the praise came pouring in from the judges.
"You've made me fall to bits," said Amanda Holden.
"It was just a wonderful auditon and we all want you to do well," said Simon Cowell.
"Absolutely amazing, you had me in tears!!!" exclaimed one fan on Twitter.
"Super excited to see you on BGT and knew you would smash it!! Congratulations Jon so well deserved xx" said another.
"This pianist singer is best so far tonight! That was so unique!" said an impressed BGT viewer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Over 84 tons of PPE from Turkey to arrive in UK on Sunday

More than 84 tons of essential Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) will arrive in the UK tomorrow , according to the government .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said the shipment was due to arrive in the UK from Turkey on Sunday .
It comes after medical chiefs raised strong concerns that some hospitals could run out entirely of certain PPE this weekend .
He said this shipment included 400,000 gowns – the supply of which NHS Providers , which represents hospital trusts , said on Saturday was now “ critical ” .
“ Supply in some areas , particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aprons , is in short supply at the moment , and that must be an extremely anxious time for people working on the front line , ” Mr Jenrick said , “ But they should be assured that we are doing everything we can to correct this issue , and to get them the equipment that they need.
” Professor Stephen Powis , the national medical director of NHS England , told a Downing Street briefing that it was “ absolutely critical above everything else ” that supplies were delivered to the front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gowns could be followed .
“ I know Government is working incredibly hard to get those procurements in as you have heard , ” he said on Saturday .
“ But what I hear from my clinical colleagues is that what they need is PPE delivered to the front line to follow the guidance that was agreed with them two weeks ago.
” Professor Powis added : `` I 'm a doctor , I 've worked for many years on the front line and I can absolutely assure you for me and my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` These are my friends , colleagues , extended family . ''
He said the Government was working `` incredibly hard '' to deliver PPE to frontline health staff , including a shipment arriving on Sunday , but stressed there was a `` global emergency '' and strains on supply chains across the world .
He said the Government does stockpile PPE for pandemics .
Professor Powis added : `` I absolutely hear directly the concerns that clinicians have to ensure that they have the right PPE .
`` A couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with professional groups , professional colleagues , such as the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges , the Royal College of Nursing and others to ensure that we had a set of guidance that was professionally agreed and was the best possible guidance for the state of the epidemic we 've reached - taking into account what we 've learnt for the virus .
`` In order to ensure that that guidance can be followed , it 's absolutely critical above everything else that we have the supplies of PPE going out to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Public Health England says that long-sleeved disposable fluid repellent gowns should be worn when treating Covid-19 patients .
If the gowns are not available , clinical staff have now been advised by the Department of Health to wear “ disposable , non-fluid repellent gowns or coveralls ” or “ washable surgical gowns ” , with aprons , and to wash their forearms afterwards .
It also says that staff should consider reusing PPE where necessary if supplies are low .
Professor Neil Mortensen , president-elect of the RCS , said the latest advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PPE , which he called “ simply unacceptable ” .
He echoed advice from the Royal College of Nursing ( RCN ) that says nurses should refuse to treat patients “ as a last resort ” if they are not provided with adequate equipment .
“ If fluid repellent gowns or coveralls are not available , then surgeons should not risk their health , ” Prof Mortensen said in a statement .
Chris Hopson , chairman of NHS Providers , said some trusts will run out of supplies in the next 24-48 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where national stock of fully fluid repellent gowns and coveralls ( is ) exhausted ” .
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes British Medical Association ( BMA ) council chairman , Dr Chaand Nagpaul , said : “ Just yesterday the Health and Social Care Secretary said he could not guarantee that hospitals would not run out this weekend .
“ Meanwhile , the BMA has been inundated with approaches from companies offering to do their bit to supply the NHS .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of affairs and we renew our call for the Government to work with manufacturers to ramp up domestic supply .
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More than 84 tons of essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will arrive in the UK tomorrow, according to the government.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said the shipment was due to arrive in the UK from Turkey on Sunday.
It comes after medical chiefs raised strong concerns that some hospitals could run out entirely of certain PPE this weekend.
He said this shipment included 400,000 gowns – the supply of which NHS Providers, which represents hospital trusts, said on Saturday was now “critical”.
“Supply in some areas, particularly gowns and certain types of masks and aprons, is in short supply at the moment, and that must be an extremely anxious time for people working on the front line,” Mr Jenrick said,
“But they should be assured that we are doing everything we can to correct this issue, and to get them the equipment that they need.”
Professor Stephen Powis, the national medical director of NHS England, told a Downing Street briefing that it was “absolutely critical above everything else” that supplies were delivered to the front line so the guidance on on wearing gowns could be followed.
“I know Government is working incredibly hard to get those procurements in as you have heard,” he said on Saturday.
“But what I hear from my clinical colleagues is that what they need is PPE delivered to the front line to follow the guidance that was agreed with them two weeks ago.”
Professor Powis added: "I'm a doctor, I've worked for many years on the front line and I can absolutely assure you for me and my clinical colleagues, this is very personal.
"These are my friends, colleagues, extended family."
He said the Government was working "incredibly hard" to deliver PPE to frontline health staff, including a shipment arriving on Sunday, but stressed there was a "global emergency" and strains on supply chains across the world.
He said the Government does stockpile PPE for pandemics.
Professor Powis added: "I absolutely hear directly the concerns that clinicians have to ensure that they have the right PPE.
"A couple of weeks ago, PHE worked very hard with professional groups, professional colleagues, such as the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the Royal College of Nursing and others to ensure that we had a set of guidance that was professionally agreed and was the best possible guidance for the state of the epidemic we've reached - taking into account what we've learnt for the virus.
"In order to ensure that that guidance can be followed, it's absolutely critical above everything else that we have the supplies of PPE going out to the front line."
The guidance from Public Health England says that long-sleeved disposable fluid repellent gowns should be worn when treating Covid-19 patients.
If the gowns are not available, clinical staff have now been advised by the Department of Health to wear “disposable, non-fluid repellent gowns or coveralls” or “washable surgical gowns”, with aprons, and to wash their forearms afterwards.
It also says that staff should consider reusing PPE where necessary if supplies are low.
Professor Neil Mortensen, president-elect of the RCS, said the latest advice implied that surgeons may not require adequate PPE, which he called “simply unacceptable”.
He echoed advice from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) that says nurses should refuse to treat patients “as a last resort” if they are not provided with adequate equipment.
“If fluid repellent gowns or coveralls are not available, then surgeons should not risk their health,” Prof Mortensen said in a statement.
Chris Hopson, chairman of NHS Providers, said some trusts will run out of supplies in the next 24-48 hours because we have “reached the point where national stock of fully fluid repellent gowns and coveralls (is) exhausted”.
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes
British Medical Association (BMA) council chairman, Dr Chaand Nagpaul, said: “Just yesterday the Health and Social Care Secretary said he could not guarantee that hospitals would not run out this weekend.
“Meanwhile, the BMA has been inundated with approaches from companies offering to do their bit to supply the NHS.
“This is a truly sorry state of affairs and we renew our call for the Government to work with manufacturers to ramp up domestic supply.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--The amazing story of the Britain's Got Talent kid magician Aidan McCann

Mini magician Aidan McCann wowed the judges on Britain 's Got Talent , but the 10-year-old is already a household name in his native Ireland with Hollywood connections .
Aidan , from County Kildare has already been on Ireland ’ s Got Talent before going on to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in America .
Teaming up with chat show host Ellen , Aidan has performed for the likes of Hollywood stars Colin Farrell and Emily Blunt and the Jonas Brothers as part of Aidan ’ s Magic Corner .
He 's also performed a card trick for Irish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Globe Award for Best Actress for the film Lady Bird .
Aidan started teaching himself magic when he was just seven , using kits he received as gifts , and he 's started teaching his mum Noella magic .
During a trip to Las Vegas he was excited to meet professional magician Shin Lim , who won the 2018 edition of America ’ s Got Talent .
Aidan appeared on Ireland ’ s Got Talent , part of BGT judge Simon Cowell 's Got Talent franchise last year and he made it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Got Talent he repeated his success with an act including performing a trick with one of judge Alesha Dixon ’ s rings .
Placing the ring in a handkerchief , he told her to hold onto it with the ring inside .
`` Alesha , you ’ re still holding onto your ring , you can still feel it ? ''
he asked , and the singer agreed she could .
But with a swish of the handkerchief , the ring had vanished leaving Alesha and her fellow judges stunned .
Speaking ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a video shared on his Instagram : `` I 've seen so many magicians on Britain 's Got Talent and I thought it would be super fun .
`` I feel super cool and excited about going on stage . ''
Aidan says his dream is to win Britain 's Got Talent , get a monkey and an indoor swimming pool .

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Mini magician Aidan McCann wowed the judges on Britain's Got Talent, but the 10-year-old is already a household name in his native Ireland with Hollywood connections.
Aidan, from County Kildare has already been on Ireland’s Got Talent before going on to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in America.
Teaming up with chat show host Ellen, Aidan has performed for the likes of Hollywood stars Colin Farrell and Emily Blunt and the Jonas Brothers as part of Aidan’s Magic Corner.
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He's also performed a card trick for Irish actress Saoirse Ronan who won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for the film Lady Bird.
Aidan started teaching himself magic when he was just seven, using kits he received as gifts, and he's started teaching his mum Noella magic.
During a trip to Las Vegas he was excited to meet professional magician Shin Lim, who won the 2018 edition of America’s Got Talent.
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Aidan appeared on Ireland’s Got Talent, part of BGT judge Simon Cowell's Got Talent franchise last year and he made it to the semi-finals.
On Britain’s Got Talent he repeated his success with an act including performing a trick with one of judge Alesha Dixon’s rings.
Placing the ring in a handkerchief, he told her to hold onto it with the ring inside.
"Alesha, you’re still holding onto your ring, you can still feel it?" he asked, and the singer agreed she could.
But with a swish of the handkerchief, the ring had vanished leaving Alesha and her fellow judges stunned.
Speaking ahead of his stint on BGT he said in a video shared on his Instagram: "I've seen so many magicians on Britain's Got Talent and I thought it would be super fun.
"I feel super cool and excited about going on stage."
Aidan says his dream is to win Britain's Got Talent, get a monkey and an indoor swimming pool.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

The future of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba remains in doubt , as the Old Trafford club wait to see @ @ @ @ @ for them again .
That will depend on many factors , including whether the current @ @ @ @ @ , amid the current COVID-19 lockdown situation in the United Kingdom .
Pogba is returning @ @ @ @ @ most of the season sidelined with an ankle injury .
Former United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich @ @ @ @ @ remain at United , despite links with Real Madrid and Juventus .
`` If I @ @ @ @ @ it right now , I think he will stay , I really do , '' @ @ @ @ @ targeting attacking midfielders Jack Grealish and James Maddison as potential Pogba replacement , with the @ @ @ @ @ be pushed back - as the season will be when football resumes .
Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
Recap the latest United news from our blog @ @

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Richard Fay, Marcus Banks)

The future of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba remains in doubt, as the Old Trafford club wait to see if the Frenchman will play for them again.
That will depend on many factors, including whether the current Premier League season can finish, amid the current COVID-19 lockdown situation in the United Kingdom.
Pogba is returning to full fitness having spent most of the season sidelined with an ankle injury. Former United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has predicted that Pogba will remain at United, despite links with Real Madrid and Juventus.
"If I had to put money on it right now, I think he will stay, I really do," said Bosnich.
United are targeting attacking midfielders Jack Grealish and James Maddison as potential Pogba replacement, with the summer transfer window likely to be pushed back - as the season will be when football resumes. Jadon Sancho is also a top target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
Recap the latest United news from our blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Kane wants Man Utd transfer over Real Madrid move and more rumours

Tottenham captain Harry Kane would rather move to Manchester United than Real Madrid in the upcoming transfer window - according to reports .
Kane has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford after admitting he would be open to leaving Spurs in order to win trophies .
United are expected to be in the market for a new striker this summer and Kane 's admission saw speculation intensify over a massive move to Manchester .
MEN Sport understand United are realistic about the remote possibility of signing the forward .
Nevertheless , Bleacher Report claim Kane would prefer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Spain to sign with Real Madrid .
Madrid are also believed to be interested in the 26-year-old and want to strengthen their forward line with Luka Jovic struggling in La Liga thus far .
The report adds that United are unlikely to move for Kane this summer as they are prioritising signing Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish .
Elsewhere , reports claim Borussia Dortmund wanted Mason Greenwood as part of a deal that would have seen Sancho move to United .
United are keen to bring the England international back to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ command a fee upwards of £100million .
ESPN claim Dortmund wanted Greenwood included in any deal for their prized asset but United had no intentions of allowing their starlet to leave .
Greenwood signed a new contract with the Reds back in October 2019 and Dortmund understand he will be unavailable during future talks .

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Tottenham captain Harry Kane would rather move to Manchester United than Real Madrid in the upcoming transfer window - according to reports.
Kane has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford after admitting he would be open to leaving Spurs in order to win trophies.
United are expected to be in the market for a new striker this summer and Kane's admission saw speculation intensify over a massive move to Manchester.
MEN Sport understand United are realistic about the remote possibility of signing the forward.
Nevertheless, Bleacher Report claim Kane would prefer to remain in England with United than move to Spain to sign with Real Madrid.
Madrid are also believed to be interested in the 26-year-old and want to strengthen their forward line with Luka Jovic struggling in La Liga thus far.
The report adds that United are unlikely to move for Kane this summer as they are prioritising signing Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish.
Elsewhere, reports claim Borussia Dortmund wanted Mason Greenwood as part of a deal that would have seen Sancho move to United.
United are keen to bring the England international back to the Premier League and Sancho is expected to command a fee upwards of £100million.
ESPN claim Dortmund wanted Greenwood included in any deal for their prized asset but United had no intentions of allowing their starlet to leave.
Greenwood signed a new contract with the Reds back in October 2019 and Dortmund understand he will be unavailable during future talks.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Fernandinho recalls conversation with Guardiola that led to position change

Fernandinho has told of the conversation that he had with Pep Guardiola over him changing position .
Despite being hailed as one of the best holding role midfielders in the Premier League , the City star has spent most of this season at centre-back .
The move came about after City failed to sign a replacement for Vincent Kompany in the summer , and also lost Aymeric Laporte to injury in the opening weeks of the season .
But despite it not being his natural position , the Brazilian revealed that he had no hesitation in switching roles in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win more silverware .
“ Pep Guardiola came to me and talked to me about moving into this position - I have played there a few games before , ” the three-time Premier League winner told Philadelphia Union coach Kleberson in a Q & A session .
“ During this season we have had so many problems with injuries and then he moved me to play as a centre back .
For me it was okay because the way we play most of the time I get the ball and most of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball , and for me it was no problem .
“ Of course it 's a little bit different from playing as a midfielder but in the season I was adapting my game and I think I am settled now .
“ Sometimes you have to sacrifice yourself for the good of the team and this is one of the sacrifices I have made for Manchester City .
I hope we can be successful in the future .
“ If I am playing as a centre half or a defence midfielder , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get the result and the victory at the end .
I am learning but I am enjoying this moment and hopefully I can improve .
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Fernandinho has told of the conversation that he had with Pep Guardiola over him changing position.
Despite being hailed as one of the best holding role midfielders in the Premier League, the City star has spent most of this season at centre-back.
The move came about after City failed to sign a replacement for Vincent Kompany in the summer, and also lost Aymeric Laporte to injury in the opening weeks of the season.
But despite it not being his natural position, the Brazilian revealed that he had no hesitation in switching roles in a bid to try to help his side win more silverware.
“Pep Guardiola came to me and talked to me about moving into this position - I have played there a few games before,” the three-time Premier League winner told Philadelphia Union coach Kleberson in a Q&A session.
“During this season we have had so many problems with injuries and then he moved me to play as a centre back. For me it was okay because the way we play most of the time I get the ball and most of the games we have the highest possession of the ball, and for me it was no problem.
“Of course it's a little bit different from playing as a midfielder but in the season I was adapting my game and I think I am settled now.
“Sometimes you have to sacrifice yourself for the good of the team and this is one of the sacrifices I have made for Manchester City. I hope we can be successful in the future.
“If I am playing as a centre half or a defence midfielder, for me the most important thing is to get the result and the victory at the end. I am learning but I am enjoying this moment and hopefully I can improve.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--The haunting faces of the criminals whose lives have been ruined by drugs

Drugs can ruin lives , and they are an almost ever-present factor in criminal cases .
Addicts , desperate to feed their habits , can often commit crimes they may never have dreamed of when sober .
The mugshots issued by the police after cases have finished often highlight the toll that long term addiction has had on people .
Here , we look at some of the most affecting mugshots issued by police , and the shocking crimes the people behind them committed .
Proctor had led a 'thoroughly decent ' life as a teacher and Ofsted inspector .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Proctor , 36 , was a 'functioning addict ' , and had been using heroin and cocaine for years .
After leaving her former partner 'for the benefit of her and her children ' , a row with her ex resulted in her not being allowed back in the family home .
It was then that she met self-confessed 'smackhead ' Patrick Nicholson , 34 .
After starting a relationship , the pair began committing 'despicable ' burglaries targeting the elderly to feed their habits .
They tricked their way into people 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in June last year , Judge Richard Mansell QC told Proctor : `` Yours is a salutary tale in the evils of drugs , and particularly heroin and crack cocaine . ''
Nicholson was jailed for eight years , and Proctor was locked up for four .
An addict for more than two decades , Osmanovic , 36 , was jailed after stealing two women 's iPhones in the city centre in the early hours .
She had appeared at Manchester Crown Court just two weeks earlier , where she promised a judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ narrowly avoided jail on that occasion , for stealing rucksack from a woman while she was trying on shoes at the Sketchers store on Market Street in the city centre , in May 2017 .
She also stole a tray of jewellery , including earrings worth £3,000 , from a jewellers in Rusholme in January last year .
But Osmanovic breached that suspended sentence just two weeks later , with the stolen phones being found stuffed down her trousers .
Sentencing in April last year , Judge Hilary Manley told her : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you have a long standing drug addiction , I was assured that you would do anything to change your ways and grab any opportunity given to you with both hands .
`` I have no option but to impose an immediate sentence of imprisonment .
I have to protect the public .
`` Rehabilitation can only take place when you are prepared to make the efforts required . ''
One Facebook comment described Andrews ' mugshot as the 'best drugs deterrent ever ' .
Andrews , who had abused crack cocaine and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was locked up after breaking into a retirement home to steal money for drugs .
When challenged by an 82-year-old resident , Andrews claimed to be a carer for someone else .
The elderly woman told her to leave , but when she got back to her room she realised her handbag was missing .
Andrews used the woman 's details to buy items including designer perfume and a HD TV worth £550 .
She also tried to set up a bank account .
In February at Minshull Street Crown Court , Andrews @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months after admitting fraud and burglary .
Crazed by drugs and drink , Garus left a woman terrified after he broke into a house he had been thrown out of days earlier .
Garus , 31 , had lived at the house in Swinton with three other fellow Polish nationals , all women , and a child aged three .
Manchester Crown Court heard that Garus had become 'strange , aggressive and unpredictable ' , and was being 'abusive ' to others in the house .
His house-mates believed he was drinking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been taking drugs , the court heard .
The landlady had ordered him to leave , but he refused and the police were called .
Two days later , in June last year , Garus returned and broke in by smashing a window at about 1am .
Garus , who had a knife , pinned one woman to the bed .
She 'feared for her life ' , the court heard .
He left and was later arrested .
Checks from his native country showed he had convictions including possessing drugs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The judge said Garus ' crimes were committed against a background of a 'psychoactive episode ... exacerbated by your abuse of drugs ' .
Garus , formerly of Burns Avenue in Swinton , was jailed for 16 months in November last year after he admitted assault , criminal damage and affray .
Anne Willis had to move to a nursing home after crack addict Davenport robbed her twice in the same spot within two weeks .
Widowed Mrs Willis , in her late 70s , broke her shoulder in the second attack after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her bag .
During the first robbery , in June last year , Davenport followed Mrs Willis after she left Sainsbury 's in Hazel Grove , Stockport .
He pounced in a quiet area off the A6 , near to both their homes .
Davenport said 'give me your bag or I 'll stab you ' before stealing her bag , which contained a birthday card and present for her great-nephew , her shopping , her purse as well as a bank card with a note of its PIN number .
Shortly after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Thirteen days later , he struck again at the same spot .
In November last year , Davenport was jailed for seven years and two months after pleading guilty to two charges of robbery at Minshull Street Crown Court .
His lawyer said that drugs have 'taken over ' Davenport 's life for a 'number of years ' , and that he has now had 'time to reflect ' while drug free in prison .
The case of boyfriend and girlfriend McMullan and Macintyre exposed the shocking reality of how city centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They were caught through an undercover police sting operation targeting dealing in Manchester .
Former Big Issue seller McMullan dealt from a Salford Van Hire Transit van he had rented , and peddled the drugs to the city 's homeless community .
Macintyre was involved in selling drugs to undercover police in four occasions .
The deals took place in the afternoon , with crack cocaine and heroin being dealt .
McMullan said he had previously worked as a scaffolder , until his own addiction got the better of him .
Manchester Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs after experiencing trauma .
McMullan , 47 , pleaded guilty to seven drugs trafficking offences , and was jailed for three years and four months in September .
Macintyre , 46 , pleaded guilty to four counts of supplying class A drugs , and was locked up for four years and four months .
Steadman 's actions were described as 'despicable ' behaviour which would 'disgust right thinking people ' .
The drug addict stole a woman 's iPhone and car keys while she lay on the floor having an epileptic fit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's life has been 'ruined ' by drug abuse , having abused class A drugs since his teenage years .
His victim , 39-year-old Leonora Royce , had been to her office to pick up some papers when she had an epileptic fit .
Steadman , who suffers from epilepsy himself , took advantage of the situation .
He was questioned by a passerby and ran off , but was caught days later after being identified on CCTV footage .
Sentencing him to 22 months in July last year , Judge David Hernandez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be disgusted by what you did , because instead of helping her you went out of your way to see what you could get .
Steadman pleaded guilty to offences of theft and vehicle interference .

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Drugs can ruin lives, and they are an almost ever-present factor in criminal cases.
Addicts, desperate to feed their habits, can often commit crimes they may never have dreamed of when sober.
The mugshots issued by the police after cases have finished often highlight the toll that long term addiction has had on people.
Here, we look at some of the most affecting mugshots issued by police, and the shocking crimes the people behind them committed.
Elenor Proctor
(Image: Facebook/GMP)
Proctor had led a 'thoroughly decent' life as a teacher and Ofsted inspector.
But she had a dark secret. Proctor, 36, was a 'functioning addict', and had been using heroin and cocaine for years.
After leaving her former partner 'for the benefit of her and her children', a row with her ex resulted in her not being allowed back in the family home.
It was then that she met self-confessed 'smackhead' Patrick Nicholson, 34.
After starting a relationship, the pair began committing 'despicable' burglaries targeting the elderly to feed their habits.
They tricked their way into people's homes before stealing from them.
Sentencing in June last year, Judge Richard Mansell QC told Proctor: "Yours is a salutary tale in the evils of drugs, and particularly heroin and crack cocaine."
Nicholson was jailed for eight years, and Proctor was locked up for four.
Sanela Osmanovic
(Image: GMP)
An addict for more than two decades, Osmanovic, 36, was jailed after stealing two women's iPhones in the city centre in the early hours.
She had appeared at Manchester Crown Court just two weeks earlier, where she promised a judge she wouldn't steal again.
Osmanovic narrowly avoided jail on that occasion, for stealing rucksack from a woman while she was trying on shoes at the Sketchers store on Market Street in the city centre, in May 2017.
She also stole a tray of jewellery, including earrings worth £3,000, from a jewellers in Rusholme in January last year.
But Osmanovic breached that suspended sentence just two weeks later, with the stolen phones being found stuffed down her trousers.
Sentencing in April last year, Judge Hilary Manley told her: "While I have sympathy with the fact that you have a long standing drug addiction, I was assured that you would do anything to change your ways and grab any opportunity given to you with both hands.
"I have no option but to impose an immediate sentence of imprisonment. I have to protect the public.
"Rehabilitation can only take place when you are prepared to make the efforts required."
Carmel Andrews
(Image: GMP/Cavendish Press)
One Facebook comment described Andrews' mugshot as the 'best drugs deterrent ever'.
Andrews, who had abused crack cocaine and heroin since the age of 16, was locked up after breaking into a retirement home to steal money for drugs.
When challenged by an 82-year-old resident, Andrews claimed to be a carer for someone else.
The elderly woman told her to leave, but when she got back to her room she realised her handbag was missing.
Andrews used the woman's details to buy items including designer perfume and a HD TV worth £550. She also tried to set up a bank account.
In February at Minshull Street Crown Court, Andrews, 46, was jailed for 27 months after admitting fraud and burglary.
Sebastian Garus
(Image: GMP)
Crazed by drugs and drink, Garus left a woman terrified after he broke into a house he had been thrown out of days earlier.
Garus, 31, had lived at the house in Swinton with three other fellow Polish nationals, all women, and a child aged three.
Manchester Crown Court heard that Garus had become 'strange, aggressive and unpredictable', and was being 'abusive' to others in the house.
His house-mates believed he was drinking to excess and suspected, correctly, he had been taking drugs, the court heard.
The landlady had ordered him to leave, but he refused and the police were called.
Two days later, in June last year, Garus returned and broke in by smashing a window at about 1am.
Garus, who had a knife, pinned one woman to the bed. She 'feared for her life', the court heard.
He left and was later arrested.
Checks from his native country showed he had convictions including possessing drugs and inciting others to take psychoactive substances.
The judge said Garus' crimes were committed against a background of a 'psychoactive episode... exacerbated by your abuse of drugs'.
Garus, formerly of Burns Avenue in Swinton, was jailed for 16 months in November last year after he admitted assault, criminal damage and affray.
Lee Davenport
Anne Willis had to move to a nursing home after crack addict Davenport robbed her twice in the same spot within two weeks.
Widowed Mrs Willis, in her late 70s, broke her shoulder in the second attack after falling to the floor when Davenport grabbed her bag.
During the first robbery, in June last year, Davenport followed Mrs Willis after she left Sainsbury's in Hazel Grove, Stockport.
He pounced in a quiet area off the A6, near to both their homes.
Davenport said 'give me your bag or I'll stab you' before stealing her bag, which contained a birthday card and present for her great-nephew, her shopping, her purse as well as a bank card with a note of its PIN number.
Shortly after Davenport withdrew £100 then a further £200.
Thirteen days later, he struck again at the same spot.
In November last year, Davenport was jailed for seven years and two months after pleading guilty to two charges of robbery at Minshull Street Crown Court.
His lawyer said that drugs have 'taken over' Davenport's life for a 'number of years', and that he has now had 'time to reflect' while drug free in prison.
Michelle Macintyre and Paul McMullan
(Image: GMP)
The case of boyfriend and girlfriend McMullan and Macintyre exposed the shocking reality of how city centre drug dealers operated in broad daylight.
They were caught through an undercover police sting operation targeting dealing in Manchester.
Former Big Issue seller McMullan dealt from a Salford Van Hire Transit van he had rented, and peddled the drugs to the city's homeless community.
Macintyre was involved in selling drugs to undercover police in four occasions.
The deals took place in the afternoon, with crack cocaine and heroin being dealt.
McMullan said he had previously worked as a scaffolder, until his own addiction got the better of him.
Manchester Crown Court heard that Macintyre had turned to drugs after experiencing trauma.
McMullan, 47, pleaded guilty to seven drugs trafficking offences, and was jailed for three years and four months in September.
Macintyre, 46, pleaded guilty to four counts of supplying class A drugs, and was locked up for four years and four months.
Noel Steadman
(Image: GMP)
Steadman's actions were described as 'despicable' behaviour which would 'disgust right thinking people'.
The drug addict stole a woman's iPhone and car keys while she lay on the floor having an epileptic fit.
Steadman's lawyer said the defendant's life has been 'ruined' by drug abuse, having abused class A drugs since his teenage years.
His victim, 39-year-old Leonora Royce, had been to her office to pick up some papers when she had an epileptic fit.
Steadman, who suffers from epilepsy himself, took advantage of the situation.
He was questioned by a passerby and ran off, but was caught days later after being identified on CCTV footage.
Sentencing him to 22 months in July last year, Judge David Hernandez told Steadman: "Right thinking people will be disgusted by what you did, because instead of helping her you went out of your way to see what you could get.
Steadman pleaded guilty to offences of theft and vehicle interference.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Liverpool great picks six Man United players in ultimate XI

Former Liverpool star John Barnes has named six Manchester United players in his ultimate Premier League XI .
Barnes enjoyed plenty of battles with United during his illustrious career , featuring in the 1996 FA Cup final defeat to the Reds thanks to Eric Cantona 's goal .
The Jamaican was tasked with creating the best team made from former Premier League players and included six former United players in his side .
Barnes gave Peter Schmeichel the nod between the sticks ahead of the likes of Petr Cech and Edwin van der Sar .
In defence , he opted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ferdinand at centre-back , with John Terry and Ashley Cole completing the back four .
Ahead of them , Barnes selected Roy Keane at the base of a midfield diamond consisting of Frank Lampard , Ryan Giggs and Steven Gerrard .
Finally , he picked Wayne Rooney to partner Alan Shearer up front , leaving no room in his team for legendary Arsenal forward Thierry Henry .
Barnes recently advised United to end speculation over the future of Paul Pogba by selling the Frenchman this summer .
He said : `` You simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a football club , you ca n't make them feel more important than the club and fans .
`` Equally , it can undermine the club by being disrespectful because they 're not keeping the player happy .
It is a ridiculous concept that you need to keep players happy .
`` The players should have to keep the manager and the fans happy , and if you don ’ t , then he ( Pogba ) has to go .
This whole situation at United , from the outside , it seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club which makes everyone talk about him , the situation is so toxic within the club .
He should leave .
”

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Former Liverpool star John Barnes has named six Manchester United players in his ultimate Premier League XI.
Barnes enjoyed plenty of battles with United during his illustrious career, featuring in the 1996 FA Cup final defeat to the Reds thanks to Eric Cantona's goal.
The Jamaican was tasked with creating the best team made from former Premier League players and included six former United players in his side.
Barnes gave Peter Schmeichel the nod between the sticks ahead of the likes of Petr Cech and Edwin van der Sar.
In defence, he opted for Gary Neville at right-back and Rio Ferdinand at centre-back, with John Terry and Ashley Cole completing the back four.
Ahead of them, Barnes selected Roy Keane at the base of a midfield diamond consisting of Frank Lampard, Ryan Giggs and Steven Gerrard.
Finally, he picked Wayne Rooney to partner Alan Shearer up front, leaving no room in his team for legendary Arsenal forward Thierry Henry.
John Barnes ultimate Premier League XI: Schmeichel; Neville, Ferdinand, Terry, Cole; Keane, Lampard, Giggs, Gerrard; Rooney, Shearer.
Barnes recently advised United to end speculation over the future of Paul Pogba by selling the Frenchman this summer.
He said: "You simply cannot have an unhappy player at a football club, you can't make them feel more important than the club and fans.
"Equally, it can undermine the club by being disrespectful because they're not keeping the player happy. It is a ridiculous concept that you need to keep players happy.
"The players should have to keep the manager and the fans happy, and if you don’t, then he (Pogba) has to go. This whole situation at United, from the outside, it seems like he has so much power at the club which makes everyone talk about him, the situation is so toxic within the club. He should leave.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--'Pints could be slashed to as little as 50p to lure tourists back to Spain'

With holiday plans on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic , popular destinations across the world are holding on tight for the moment when travel restrictions are relaxed .
One wholesaler has predicted that tourist hotspots in Benidorm and Majorca will try to entice people back with cheaper-than-chips pints .
Derek Payne , a worldwide supplier of beer , wine and spirits , told Euro News Weekly that the cost of a pint in Spain could fall to as little as 50p .
With food and drink businesses around the world heavily impacted by the coronavirus crisis , Derek said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slash prices .
“ Busier bars with larger turnovers have been selling beer at low cut prices for some time , '' Derek told the publication .
`` It ’ s realistic to think they will have offers , like a pint for €1 - or as low as 64 cents ( 50p ) . ''
It 's expected that a higher volume in sales would mean alcohol was profitable for businesses selling at lower prices .
The cheapest place to buy beer in Europe is Bulgaria , where bottles go for around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top stories here Meanwhile , beer importer Ken Thomas told Euro News Weekly he had had interest from Benidorm from businesses seeking 'cut price deals ' .
`` It seems beer is the ingredient businesses are going to use to encourage back the punters '' , he said .
Earlier this year , new measures were being introduced in Spanish party resorts popular with Brits to crackdown on anti-social and dangerous behaviour .
The rules included a three-drinks alcohol limit during meals at all-inclusive hotels and a pub crawl ban .
Under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than £50,000 if they were caught jumping from hotel balconies as part of dangerous stunts .
Earlier this year , the M.E.N .
revealed that the overall cheapest beach resort Brits can fly to from Manchester is Antalya in Turkey , where depending on exchange rates and the season , rooms can be booked for as little as £6 , a Big Mac meal costs just over £2.50 , and local beers can be bought for 90p .

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With holiday plans on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, popular destinations across the world are holding on tight for the moment when travel restrictions are relaxed.
One wholesaler has predicted that tourist hotspots in Benidorm and Majorca will try to entice people back with cheaper-than-chips pints.
Derek Payne, a worldwide supplier of beer, wine and spirits, told Euro News Weekly that the cost of a pint in Spain could fall to as little as 50p.
With food and drink businesses around the world heavily impacted by the coronavirus crisis, Derek said it made sense that local establishments would slash prices.
“Busier bars with larger turnovers have been selling beer at low cut prices for some time," Derek told the publication.
"It’s realistic to think they will have offers, like a pint for €1 - or as low as 64 cents (50p)."
It's expected that a higher volume in sales would mean alcohol was profitable for businesses selling at lower prices.
The cheapest place to buy beer in Europe is Bulgaria, where bottles go for around 70p.
(Image: PIXABAY)
Meanwhile, beer importer Ken Thomas told Euro News Weekly he had had interest from Benidorm from businesses seeking 'cut price deals'.
"It seems beer is the ingredient businesses are going to use to encourage back the punters", he said.
Earlier this year, new measures were being introduced in Spanish party resorts popular with Brits to crackdown on anti-social and dangerous behaviour.
The rules included a three-drinks alcohol limit during meals at all-inclusive hotels and a pub crawl ban.
Under the measures, holidaymakers could also be fined more than £50,000 if they were caught jumping from hotel balconies as part of dangerous stunts.
Earlier this year, the M.E.N. revealed that the overall cheapest beach resort Brits can fly to from Manchester is Antalya in Turkey, where depending on exchange rates and the season, rooms can be booked for as little as £6, a Big Mac meal costs just over £2.50, and local beers can be bought for 90p.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Stockport plumber takes starring role in Ninja Warrior

They say laughter is the best medicine - now more than ever we could do with a good chuckle .
And a plumber and comedian from Stockport is hoping to bring a few giggles to homes across the country during his appearance on Ninja Warrior , which airs for the second time tonight .
Darren Watson , 44 , lost two stone and took part in a gruelling exercise regime to get on the show , and that is on top of being a blackbelt in judo .
He took on the modern martial art as a way to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received aged 23 when a car ploughed into him while he was walking on the pavement near his home .
But while he was proud to have been picked for the show , he admits that the TV producers were more interested in his ‘ dad jokes ’ than his prowess .
“ I have always loved cracking jokes .
I think people go and put the kettle on just to shut me up , ” Darren , from Offerton , told the Manchester Evening News .
“ It ’ s just the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been told that ’ s what ’ s getting me onto TV shows .
It ’ s not just the jokes - it ’ s the positive stuff like being outgoing and enjoying life .
No one likes a fun sponge .
“ After my accident , I broke my neck and could have died .
Life is too short to be miserable.
” The ITV show pits competitors from across the nation against each other , testing their strength , speed and courage in a hardcore obstacle course challenge .
Explaining what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he said TV producers were so impressed with his one-liners , they picked him out to take part in a video to show off his skills .
He said : “ I had to go to Trafford Park to audition for the show .
We went to a cross fit gym and there were all these muscle bound wannabe contestants all around me who were ripped .
“ There were people from ITV on each side of us as we all had to try and prove ourselves , watching what we could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as good as most of the others but I started cracking jokes during my interview where we have to talk a bit about yourself .
“ I joked that I am single by choice - it ’ s the woman ’ s choice .
“ They said I am made for TV.
” It ’ s not the first time Darren ’ s been on TV - he appeared on Channel 5 dating show Blind Date in 2018 .
He applied for the reboot of the Cilla Black version from the 1990s , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after seeing an advert on Facebook .
He hoped it would help him carve a career in comedy , and his dream came true when he performed a stand up routine at the Frog and Bucket in May 2018 under his stage name , DarrenJoe .
Darren , who is also a mental health supporter and first aider , said : “ I love the old classic comics , like Tommy Cooper and Les Dawson .
I used to watch them all the time as I was growing up .
I definitely get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says my jokes are terrible and I know they ’ re not the best , they ’ re like dad jokes .
But they ’ re all clean , quick and to the point .
“ I think it ’ s not necessarily about the jokes , it ’ s the delivery .
I just like making people laugh.
” Darren ’ s Ninja Warrior episode , which first aired in 2019 , is on ITV on Saturday , April 18 , from 6.30pm .
Check out Darren 's stand up video on @ @

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They say laughter is the best medicine - now more than ever we could do with a good chuckle.
And a plumber and comedian from Stockport is hoping to bring a few giggles to homes across the country during his appearance on Ninja Warrior, which airs for the second time tonight.
Darren Watson, 44, lost two stone and took part in a gruelling exercise regime to get on the show, and that is on top of being a blackbelt in judo.
He took on the modern martial art as a way to help him recover from a serious injury he received aged 23 when a car ploughed into him while he was walking on the pavement near his home.
But while he was proud to have been picked for the show, he admits that the TV producers were more interested in his ‘dad jokes’ than his prowess.
“I have always loved cracking jokes. I think people go and put the kettle on just to shut me up,” Darren, from Offerton, told the Manchester Evening News.
“It’s just the way I am, but I have been told that’s what’s getting me onto TV shows. It’s not just the jokes - it’s the positive stuff like being outgoing and enjoying life. No one likes a fun sponge.
“After my accident, I broke my neck and could have died. Life is too short to be miserable.”
The ITV show pits competitors from across the nation against each other, testing their strength, speed and courage in a hardcore obstacle course challenge.
Explaining what he had to do during the auditions, he said TV producers were so impressed with his one-liners, they picked him out to take part in a video to show off his skills.
He said: “I had to go to Trafford Park to audition for the show. We went to a cross fit gym and there were all these muscle bound wannabe contestants all around me who were ripped.
“There were people from ITV on each side of us as we all had to try and prove ourselves, watching what we could do.
“I was nowhere near as good as most of the others but I started cracking jokes during my interview where we have to talk a bit about yourself.
“I joked that I am single by choice - it’s the woman’s choice.
“They said I am made for TV.”
It’s not the first time Darren’s been on TV - he appeared on Channel 5 dating show Blind Date in 2018.
He applied for the reboot of the Cilla Black version from the 1990s, hosted by Paul O’Grady, after seeing an advert on Facebook.
He hoped it would help him carve a career in comedy, and his dream came true when he performed a stand up routine at the Frog and Bucket in May 2018 under his stage name, DarrenJoe.
(Image: Channel 5)
Darren, who is also a mental health supporter and first aider, said: “I love the old classic comics, like Tommy Cooper and Les Dawson. I used to watch them all the time as I was growing up. I definitely get my inspiration from them.
“Everyone says my jokes are terrible and I know they’re not the best, they’re like dad jokes. But they’re all clean, quick and to the point.
“I think it’s not necessarily about the jokes, it’s the delivery. I just like making people laugh.”
Darren’s Ninja Warrior episode, which first aired in 2019, is on ITV on Saturday, April 18, from 6.30pm.
Check out Darren's stand up video on YouTube.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--UK government orders councils to keep parks and cemeteries open during lockdown

The government has told local councils to keep parks and graveyards open during the coronavirus pandemic .
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick says he has instructed councils to keep the spaces open `` for the health of the nation '' during Saturday 's daily press briefing .
Mr Jenrick said : `` There have been examples of some parks around the country closing , this can not be right .
`` While the virus does not discriminate we know that the lockdown is much harder for people who don ’ t have a lot of living space , for people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for those who don ’ t have anywhere for their children to run around .
For `` the health of the nation , '' he said , `` people need parks ... people must be able to enjoy fresh air and green space . ''
He also told reporters that cemeteries and graveyards must remain open , and funerals must go ahead amid the outbreak .
Mr Jenrick has asked councils to keep cemeteries open to allow families to grieve for their loved ones .
He pointed to the death of 13-year-old Ismail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died after contracting Covid-19 .
He said the tragedy was compounded after the family could not attend his funeral .
“ That is not right and it shouldn ’ t have happened , ” he added .
“ For clarity , funerals can go ahead with close family present .
“ Social distancing measures must be respected , but families must have the opportunity to say a respectful goodbye to those that they love.
” The Government will now publish further guidance on funerals , Mr Jenrick said , adding : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open or indeed to reopen cemeteries and graveyards… for people to make that private visit and seek solace at the grave of someone you ’ ve loved or to privately lay flowers .
“ There have been times in my life when I have needed to do that .
“ These are small steps , but small mercies can make a difference.
” But he warned that people must still abide by social-distancing rules , and not congregate in the spaces .
The comments come after a number of councils took the decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discourage people from using them following a high number of visitors during the recent fine weather .
Under current restrictions , people are allowed out of their homes once a day to a local space to take exercise - but only alone or with people from their household .

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The government has told local councils to keep parks and graveyards open during the coronavirus pandemic.
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick says he has instructed councils to keep the spaces open "for the health of the nation" during Saturday's daily press briefing.
Mr Jenrick said: "There have been examples of some parks around the country closing, this cannot be right.
"While the virus does not discriminate we know that the lockdown is much harder for people who don’t have a lot of living space, for people who don’t have a garden and for those who don’t have anywhere for their children to run around.
For "the health of the nation," he said, "people need parks... people must be able to enjoy fresh air and green space."
He also told reporters that cemeteries and graveyards must remain open, and funerals must go ahead amid the outbreak.
Mr Jenrick has asked councils to keep cemeteries open to allow families to grieve for their loved ones.
He pointed to the death of 13-year-old Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, from Brixton, who died after contracting Covid-19.
He said the tragedy was compounded after the family could not attend his funeral.
“That is not right and it shouldn’t have happened,” he added.
“For clarity, funerals can go ahead with close family present.
“Social distancing measures must be respected, but families must have the opportunity to say a respectful goodbye to those that they love.”
The Government will now publish further guidance on funerals, Mr Jenrick said, adding: “I’m also asking councils to keep open or indeed to reopen cemeteries and graveyards… for people to make that private visit and seek solace at the grave of someone you’ve loved or to privately lay flowers.
“There have been times in my life when I have needed to do that.
“These are small steps, but small mercies can make a difference.”
But he warned that people must still abide by social-distancing rules, and not congregate in the spaces.
The comments come after a number of councils took the decision to close parks to the public to discourage people from using them following a high number of visitors during the recent fine weather.
Under current restrictions, people are allowed out of their homes once a day to a local space to take exercise - but only alone or with people from their household.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--Pedestrian hit by car in Gatley

Pedestrian hit by car in Gatley

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by car in Gatley .
The collision @ @ @ @ @ between Church Road and Hollyhedge Road , at around 3.15pm today ( Satruday , April @ @ @ @ @ not said whether the casualty was male or female .
They were taken to hospital @ @ @ @ @ The driver of the car stopped at the scene and has been arrested .
Styal @ @ @ @ @ police .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said : `` We were called to @ @ @ @ @ Gatley Road at around 3.15pm .
`` It was a car versus pedestrian .
The @ @ @ @ @ with serious injuries .
The police spokesman added : `` The vehicle stopped at the @ @ @ @ @ been arrested . ''

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A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by car in Gatley.
The collision happened on Styal Road, between Church Road and Hollyhedge Road, at around 3.15pm today (Satruday, April 18).
Police have not said whether the casualty was male or female. They were taken to hospital in a serious condition.
The driver of the car stopped at the scene and has been arrested.
Styal Road has been closed by police.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "We were called to a road traffic collision on Gatley Road at around 3.15pm.
"It was a car versus pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
"Road closures are in place."
The police spokesman added: "The vehicle stopped at the scene and the driver has been arrested."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-18--GMP use mobile billboard to reinforce coronavirus stay at home message

A mobile billboard is being used by police to reinforce the stay at home message issued by the government .
GMP , starting in North Manchester this weekend , will use the vehicle across the region in coming weeks after the lockdown was extended .
It will feature celebrities and key workers .
The move comes after police were called to 1008 reports of house parties over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend , held in defiance of the national coronavirus lockdown .
The large digital billboard aims to reach people while out in their gardens , exercising or visiting supermarkets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message to stay home , protect the NHS and save lives .
Featuring # StayHomeSaveLives messages and a series of short videos including key workers , local celebrities and community members , the advertising van will visit every district of Greater Manchester over the course of the next couple of weeks .
The messaging will also highlight the importance of not having people round to your house and reminding everyone of the social distancing guidelines given out by the Government .
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes of Greater Manchester Police said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown there is a concern that people could be tempted to flout the restrictions , particularly as the warm weather is set to continue .
“ It is vitally important that we all continue to play our part in the fight against this terrible virus and stay at home so that we don ’ t undo the work that has already taken place to protect the NHS and save lives .
“ Officers continue to patrol communities but the digital advertising van provides us with an additional opportunity to ensure that our very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen by as many people as possible from a safe social distance .
“ I appreciate it is a truly difficult time for us all and our lives are very different to how they were a few weeks ago , but I ’ m extremely grateful to the majority of residents across Greater Manchester who are adhering to the Government restrictions .
“ The kindness and support that our officers have seen while on duty has not gone unnoticed and it is very much appreciated during this period of uncertainty.
” The force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last resort .
A GMP spokesperson said : “ First and foremost these powers are about keeping people safe so the most important thing we can do is continue to urge the public to stay at home and stay safe .
Do not drive to beauty spots or open spaces for exercise and only leave home where absolutely essential .
“ It is important that our officers are aware of the advice given by our partners in the criminal justice system so that it can help inform their approach to incidents but this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester Police will continue to seek to engage with the public , explain to them what the Government guidelines are and encourage them to follow them before moving to enforcement if necessary .
“ It is clear that this guidance issued by our colleagues at the Crown Prosecution Service still requires officers to use their discretion and judgement in deciding what is and what isn ’ t ‘ reasonable ’ in the circumstances and we will continue to do that .
“ We would like to once again thank the vast majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been following these guidelines and working with us to help get through this crisis as quickly as possible .
We appreciate this is an incredibly challenging time for everybody but we need to stick together by staying apart just that bit longer so that we can bring the lockdown measures to a conclusion at the earliest opportunity .
”

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A mobile billboard is being used by police to reinforce the stay at home message issued by the government.
GMP, starting in North Manchester this weekend, will use the vehicle across the region in coming weeks after the lockdown was extended.
It will feature celebrities and key workers.
The move comes after police were called to 1008 reports of house parties over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, held in defiance of the national coronavirus lockdown.
The large digital billboard aims to reach people while out in their gardens, exercising or visiting supermarkets to reinforce the importance of the Government message to stay home, protect the NHS and save lives.
Featuring #StayHomeSaveLives messages and a series of short videos including key workers, local celebrities and community members, the advertising van will visit every district of Greater Manchester over the course of the next couple of weeks.
The messaging will also highlight the importance of not having people round to your house and reminding everyone of the social distancing guidelines given out by the Government.
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes of Greater Manchester Police said: “As we enter our fifth week of lockdown there is a concern that people could be tempted to flout the restrictions, particularly as the warm weather is set to continue.
“It is vitally important that we all continue to play our part in the fight against this terrible virus and stay at home so that we don’t undo the work that has already taken place to protect the NHS and save lives.
“Officers continue to patrol communities but the digital advertising van provides us with an additional opportunity to ensure that our very important ‘Stay Home’ campaign is seen by as many people as possible from a safe social distance.
(Image: Mark Waugh)
“I appreciate it is a truly difficult time for us all and our lives are very different to how they were a few weeks ago, but I’m extremely grateful to the majority of residents across Greater Manchester who are adhering to the Government restrictions.
“The kindness and support that our officers have seen while on duty has not gone unnoticed and it is very much appreciated during this period of uncertainty.”
The force says enforcement will be used as a last resort.
A GMP spokesperson said: “First and foremost these powers are about keeping people safe so the most important thing we can do is continue to urge the public to stay at home and stay safe. Do not drive to beauty spots or open spaces for exercise and only leave home where absolutely essential.
“It is important that our officers are aware of the advice given by our partners in the criminal justice system so that it can help inform their approach to incidents but this does not change our policing style. Greater Manchester Police will continue to seek to engage with the public, explain to them what the Government guidelines are and encourage them to follow them before moving to enforcement if necessary.
“It is clear that this guidance issued by our colleagues at the Crown Prosecution Service still requires officers to use their discretion and judgement in deciding what is and what isn’t ‘reasonable’ in the circumstances and we will continue to do that.
“We would like to once again thank the vast majority of the people of Greater Manchester who have been following these guidelines and working with us to help get through this crisis as quickly as possible. We appreciate this is an incredibly challenging time for everybody but we need to stick together by staying apart just that bit longer so that we can bring the lockdown measures to a conclusion at the earliest opportunity.”