themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Government explains reason certain year groups are returning to school first

With a phased return to primary schools underway , parents have been wondering why certain year groups have been chosen to go back first .
Last month Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed the plan to get pupils in Nursery , Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 back in from June 1 .
If the move is a success , the plan is to get all children back in primary school 'for a month if feasible ' before the summer holidays .
The announcement was met by fury from some parents , who said their 'babies are not being used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a petition calling on the government to let parents choose whether their children return .
Others have welcomed the move , particularly parents with children in Year 6 , and say it will help them to transition to high school and boost their mental wellbeing .
In its 50-page document outlining the roadmap out of lockdown , the government has explained why specific year groups have been chosen to return first .
It says that the three year groups within mainstream primary - Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 - have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
`` Children in Reception and Year 1 are at the very beginning of their school career and are mastering the essential basics , including counting and the fundamentals of reading and writing , and learning to socialise with their peers , '' says the report .
`` We know that attending early education lays the foundation for lifelong learning and supports children ’ s social and emotional development . ''
It adds : `` Year 6 children are finishing Key Stage 2 and are preparing for the transition to secondary school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their friends and teachers to ensure they are ready . ''
Explaining why there is a focus on primary over secondary , it states : `` We will prioritise younger children in the first phases of wider opening , for several reasons .
`` Firstly , because there is moderately high scientific confidence in evidence suggesting younger children are less likely to become unwell if infected with coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) ; and secondly because evidence shows the particularly detrimental impact which time spent out of education can have upon them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more likely to have higher numbers of contacts outside of school so pose a greater transmission risk , and they are typically better able to learn at home . ''
Some secondary pupils in Year 10 and 12 , who have key exams next year , have been told to prepare for 'some face to face contact ' with their secondary school and college teachers later this month .
The government explains : `` The two year groups in mainstream secondary schools and colleges have been prioritised because they are preparing for key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk of falling behind due to time out of school or college .
`` We expect that secondary schools and colleges will be able to offer some face to face contact with Year 10 and year 12 pupils .
This will not be a return to full timetables or pupils back in school or college full time , rather some support to supplement pupils ’ remote education . ''
Schools are being told to limit the number of Year 10 and 12 pupils in attendance at any one time , to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of public transport needed for teenagers to get to school .

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With a phased return to primary schools underway, parents have been wondering why certain year groups have been chosen to go back first.
Last month Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed the plan to get pupils in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 back in from June 1.
If the move is a success, the plan is to get all children back in primary school 'for a month if feasible' before the summer holidays.
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The announcement was met by fury from some parents, who said their 'babies are not being used as guinea pigs' and thousands signed a petition calling on the government to let parents choose whether their children return.
Others have welcomed the move, particularly parents with children in Year 6, and say it will help them to transition to high school and boost their mental wellbeing.
In its 50-page document outlining the roadmap out of lockdown, the government has explained why specific year groups have been chosen to return first.
It says that the three year groups within mainstream primary - Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 - have been prioritised because 'they are key transition years'.
"Children in Reception and Year 1 are at the very beginning of their school career and are mastering the essential basics, including counting and the fundamentals of reading and writing, and learning to socialise with their peers," says the report.
"We know that attending early education lays the foundation for lifelong learning and supports children’s social and emotional development."
It adds: "Year 6 children are finishing Key Stage 2 and are preparing for the transition to secondary school, and will benefit immensely from time with their friends and teachers to ensure they are ready."
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Explaining why there is a focus on primary over secondary, it states: "We will prioritise younger children in the first phases of wider opening, for several reasons.
"Firstly, because there is moderately high scientific confidence in evidence suggesting younger children are less likely to become unwell if infected with coronavirus (Covid-19); and secondly because evidence shows the particularly detrimental impact which time spent out of education can have upon them.
"In addition, older children are more likely to have higher numbers of contacts outside of school so pose a greater transmission risk, and they are typically better able to learn at home."
Some secondary pupils in Year 10 and 12, who have key exams next year, have been told to prepare for 'some face to face contact' with their secondary school and college teachers later this month.
The government explains: "The two year groups in mainstream secondary schools and colleges have been prioritised because they are preparing for key examinations next year, and are most at risk of falling behind due to time out of school or college.
"We expect that secondary schools and colleges will be able to offer some face to face contact with Year 10 and year 12 pupils. This will not be a return to full timetables or pupils back in school or college full time, rather some support to supplement pupils’ remote education."
Schools are being told to limit the number of Year 10 and 12 pupils in attendance at any one time, to keep students in small groups and minimise the use of public transport needed for teenagers to get to school.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Manchester United confirm new Odion Ighalo loan agreement

Odion Ighalo will remain a Manchester United player until the end of January next year after an agreement was struck with Shanghai Shenhua .
The 30-year-old 's original four-month loan deal expired on Sunday , but United had been locked in negotiations with the Chinese Super League side to extend it for the past couple of weeks .
While Shanghai Shenhua were originally keen to either sell Ighalo permanently or include an option to buy , United had no interest in making the deal permanent .
But Ighalo was desperate to stay at Old Trafford and a deal was struck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his boyhood club .
A United statement said : `` Manchester United have reached agreement with Shanghai Greenland Shenhua to extend the loan deal for Odion Ighalo .
`` The Nigerian striker 's stay was initially due to end on 31 May but he will now remain with the Reds until 31 January 2021 , enabling him to build on an impressive start to life with the club he supported as a boy . ''
Ighalo made eight appearances for United before the 2019/20 season was suspended , scoring four goals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the side .
His original loan deal would have covered the end of United 's season , but the suspension of football due to the coronavirus pandemic means action will not return until later this month and the season is n't expected to finish until August .
His presence until January gives Ole Gunnar Solskjaer another valuable option in attack , with Marcus Rashford also returning from injury to train with the first-team at Carrington over the past couple of weeks .
Ighalo has only been used off the bench in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has scored in all the games he 's started , against Derby County in the FA Cup and Club Brugge and LASK Linz in the Europa League , with his spectacular strike in Austria coming in United 's last game before the season was halted .
Speaking before a deal had been agreed , Solskjaer said : ” It ’ s been a dream for him and hopefully he can finish off what he started , hopefully with a trophy for us . ''

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Odion Ighalo will remain a Manchester United player until the end of January next year after an agreement was struck with Shanghai Shenhua.
The 30-year-old's original four-month loan deal expired on Sunday, but United had been locked in negotiations with the Chinese Super League side to extend it for the past couple of weeks.
While Shanghai Shenhua were originally keen to either sell Ighalo permanently or include an option to buy, United had no interest in making the deal permanent.
But Ighalo was desperate to stay at Old Trafford and a deal was struck on Sunday to allow him to remain with his boyhood club.
A United statement said: "Manchester United have reached agreement with Shanghai Greenland Shenhua to extend the loan deal for Odion Ighalo.
"The Nigerian striker's stay was initially due to end on 31 May but he will now remain with the Reds until 31 January 2021, enabling him to build on an impressive start to life with the club he supported as a boy."
Ighalo made eight appearances for United before the 2019/20 season was suspended, scoring four goals in three starts and having a significant impact on the side.
His original loan deal would have covered the end of United's season, but the suspension of football due to the coronavirus pandemic means action will not return until later this month and the season isn't expected to finish until August.
His presence until January gives Ole Gunnar Solskjaer another valuable option in attack, with Marcus Rashford also returning from injury to train with the first-team at Carrington over the past couple of weeks.
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Ighalo has only been used off the bench in the Premier League so far, but he has scored in all the games he's started, against Derby County in the FA Cup and Club Brugge and LASK Linz in the Europa League, with his spectacular strike in Austria coming in United's last game before the season was halted.
Speaking before a deal had been agreed, Solskjaer said: ”It’s been a dream for him and hopefully he can finish off what he started, hopefully with a trophy for us."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--What you can and can't do if you're having a garden gathering

It 's the day many people have been waiting for , as lockdown restrictions are relaxed to allow outdoor gatherings of up to six people for the first time since March .
It means families and groups of friends can finally be reunited , having previously only been allowed to meet one on one for the last few weeks .
Boris Johnson confirmed last week that the new rules extended to people 's gardens , as long as households remain two metres apart to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus .
Gardens had previously been off limits , with people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the Prime Minister said there was 'no difference in the health risk ' between gardens and other outside spaces , where the danger of transmission is lower outside than indoors .
`` You could even have a barbecue providing you did it in a socially distanced way , providing everyone washes their hands , providing everybody exercises common sense , '' he added .
The Government has updated its official guidance as the new rules come into force today .
Here 's everything you can and ca n't do if you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member in their garden , or having people over to yours .
How many people can I see and how many households are allowed to mix ?
Groups of up to six people may now meet outdoors , including in private gardens , in England .
No limit has been placed on how many households are able to meet at one time , as long as the total number of people in the group is no more than six .
However , those from different households must maintain a two-metre distance from one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced the news last week , Mr Johnson also cautioned against meeting multiple households 'in quick succession ' .
The latest Government guidance adds : `` Try to limit the number of people you see - especially over short periods of time - and be sure to stay 2 metres apart when you do . ''
Can we have a barbecue ?
Yes - but it might be more hassle than it 's worth .
`` You should not pass each other food or drink unless you live together , '' the latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use plates or utensils that someone from another house has touched - either bring your own or ensure you have thoroughly cleaned them before using .
`` Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly for at least 20 seconds and use disposable towels if possible . ''
You 're also not allowed inside somebody else 's house to help the host carry food out or wash up , so you 're off the hook there .
The Government also advises against sharing garden equipment such as tables and chairs with people outside of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You should not be sharing garden equipment with people outside of your household because of the risk of transmission .
You could bring your own or if you have to use chairs , for example , you should wipe them down carefully with household cleaner before and after use . ''
What about playground equipment and paddling pools ?
It 's tempting to want to cool off in this weather but it 's not a good idea to let visitors or their kids use your paddling pool - and vice versa .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid using paddling pools and private swimming pools with people outside of your household . ''
The same goes for playground equipment such as climbing frames or swings .
The short answer is no .
`` We are not at that stage , '' Mr Johnson stressed last week .
Nor is it permitted to stay overnight at someone else 's house .
Staying anywhere except your primary residence is not yet allowed , except for ' a limited set of circumstances , such as for work purposes ' .
The Government guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to remain outdoors , you should go home .
Don ’ t go into garages , sheds or cabins – these are all indoor areas and where the risk of transmission is higher . ''
However you ARE allowed to go inside - briefly and carefully - if the garden is only accessible by going through the house , or if you need to use the toilet , as outlined below .
What if I need to use the toilet ?
People are permitted to use the toilet at other people 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely necessary , and with strict hygiene measures in place .
The Government guidance advises : `` Avoid touching surfaces and if you use the toilet wash your hands thoroughly , wipe down surfaces , use separate or paper towels and wash or dispose of them safely after use . ''
It 's a good idea to have a packet of disinfectant wipes handy for this purpose - and to bring your own hand sanitiser too .
Ideally you should keep your visit short enough that you 're not caught short - unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that means you might need the toilet more urgently .
Can I use public transport to visit friends and family ?
The Government is still advising against travelling by public transport where possible .
`` You should cycle , walk or drive wherever possible , '' the guidance states .
`` Consider all other forms of transport before using public transport .
If you need to use public transport , you should follow the safer travel guidance for passengers . ''
If you do n't live within walking distance of the person you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a car or a bike - but they do - consider whether they could visit you instead .
You should not accept a lift from anybody you do n't live with , or offer one .
`` You should avoid sharing a private vehicle with members of another household as you will not be able to keep strict social distancing guidelines , '' the guidance says .

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It's the day many people have been waiting for, as lockdown restrictions are relaxed to allow outdoor gatherings of up to six people for the first time since March.
It means families and groups of friends can finally be reunited, having previously only been allowed to meet one on one for the last few weeks.
Boris Johnson confirmed last week that the new rules extended to people's gardens, as long as households remain two metres apart to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus.
Gardens had previously been off limits, with people told to meet in parks instead. But the Prime Minister said there was 'no difference in the health risk' between gardens and other outside spaces, where the danger of transmission is lower outside than indoors.
"You could even have a barbecue providing you did it in a socially distanced way, providing everyone washes their hands, providing everybody exercises common sense," he added.
The Government has updated its official guidance as the new rules come into force today.
Here's everything you can and can't do if you're going to visit a friend or family member in their garden, or having people over to yours.
How many people can I see and how many households are allowed to mix?
Groups of up to six people may now meet outdoors, including in private gardens, in England.
No limit has been placed on how many households are able to meet at one time, as long as the total number of people in the group is no more than six.
However, those from different households must maintain a two-metre distance from one another at all times.
When he announced the news last week, Mr Johnson also cautioned against meeting multiple households 'in quick succession'.
The latest Government guidance adds: "Try to limit the number of people you see - especially over short periods of time - and be sure to stay 2 metres apart when you do."
Can we have a barbecue?
Yes - but it might be more hassle than it's worth.
"You should not pass each other food or drink unless you live together," the latest guidance says.
"You should not use plates or utensils that someone from another house has touched - either bring your own or ensure you have thoroughly cleaned them before using.
"Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly for at least 20 seconds and use disposable towels if possible."
You're also not allowed inside somebody else's house to help the host carry food out or wash up, so you're off the hook there.
The Government also advises against sharing garden equipment such as tables and chairs with people outside of your household.
The guidance says: "You should not be sharing garden equipment with people outside of your household because of the risk of transmission. You could bring your own or if you have to use chairs, for example, you should wipe them down carefully with household cleaner before and after use."
What about playground equipment and paddling pools?
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It's tempting to want to cool off in this weather but it's not a good idea to let visitors or their kids use your paddling pool - and vice versa.
The latest guidance says: "You should avoid using paddling pools and private swimming pools with people outside of your household."
The same goes for playground equipment such as climbing frames or swings.
Can I go inside someone's house?
The short answer is no.
"We are not at that stage," Mr Johnson stressed last week.
Nor is it permitted to stay overnight at someone else's house. Staying anywhere except your primary residence is not yet allowed, except for 'a limited set of circumstances, such as for work purposes'.
The Government guidance says: "If you no longer want to remain outdoors, you should go home. Don’t go into garages, sheds or cabins – these are all indoor areas and where the risk of transmission is higher."
However you ARE allowed to go inside - briefly and carefully - if the garden is only accessible by going through the house, or if you need to use the toilet, as outlined below.
What if I need to use the toilet?
People are permitted to use the toilet at other people's houses but should do so only if absolutely necessary, and with strict hygiene measures in place.
The Government guidance advises: "Avoid touching surfaces and if you use the toilet wash your hands thoroughly, wipe down surfaces, use separate or paper towels and wash or dispose of them safely after use."
It's a good idea to have a packet of disinfectant wipes handy for this purpose - and to bring your own hand sanitiser too.
Ideally you should keep your visit short enough that you're not caught short - unless of course you have a health condition that means you might need the toilet more urgently.
Can I use public transport to visit friends and family?
The Government is still advising against travelling by public transport where possible.
"You should cycle, walk or drive wherever possible," the guidance states.
"Consider all other forms of transport before using public transport. If you need to use public transport, you should follow the safer travel guidance for passengers."
If you don't live within walking distance of the person you want to visit, and don't have a car or a bike - but they do - consider whether they could visit you instead.
You should not accept a lift from anybody you don't live with, or offer one.
"You should avoid sharing a private vehicle with members of another household as you will not be able to keep strict social distancing guidelines," the guidance says.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Pictures: Man Utd players arrive for training on Monday

Manchester United players and staff reported at the AON Training Complex on Monday as full-contact sessions continued .
Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ Carrington on Monday for another training session ahead of a possible return to Premier League @ @ @ @ @ led his group in full for the first time in months last week after Premier @ @ @ @ @ to full contact training on Wednesday .
United are due to return to action on @ @ @ @ @ against Tottenham .
All pictures courtesy of Eamonn and James Clarke .

Manchester United players and staff reported at the AON Training Complex on Monday as full-contact sessions continued.
Manchester United players and staff arrived at Carrington on Monday for another training session ahead of a possible return to Premier League action.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer led his group in full for the first time in months last week after Premier League clubs voted to return to full contact training on Wednesday.
United are due to return to action on the weekend of June 20-21 against Tottenham.
All pictures courtesy of Eamonn and James Clarke.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Huge pile of rubbish found along Manchester Ship Canal

Residents have voiced their 'disgust ' at the huge pile of rubbish found along the Manchester Ship Canal .
Dog walkers , cyclists and runners from surrounding areas have voiced their displeasure at the pile of waste that has been building up at the bottom of the Cadishead Viaduct in Salford .
Salford City Council say the land is owned by the Manchester Ship Canal who have been asked to remove the waste and increase security on the site by the Council .
Rachel Brodie from Cadishead is one of the residents who was shocked to find the rubbish while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Whoever 's done it has collected it from different locations and just dumped it there .
`` My dad passes there more than me and he says it 's been like that since Christmas , but he has n't seen it as bad as that . ''
The 19-year-old told the Manchester Evening News that she was disgusted and embarrassed at what she saw and decided to post about it on her local Facebook group .
`` I was shocked but also disgusted because it is n't just a small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and towers up .
`` Some people told me on my posts that they 'd seen it on bike rides , and runs , so I do n't think I 'm the first to discover it .
`` It 's embarrassing as a community to know that we have something like that on our doorstep , but it also makes you wonder if this is being done by somebody in the community or not . ''
Councillor David Lancaster , lead member for environment and community safety , said the land is owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We will ask them to remove the waste and increase security at the site to prevent further dumping .
We have also liaised with the Port of Liverpool police who patrol the Ship Canal and land within a mile of it to increase vigilance .
“ There is never any excuse for people to spoil our city by flytipping .
If anyone has evidence of who is responsible please get in touch so we can bring them to justice and send a clear message that this must stop .
You can report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by telephone on 0161 793 2500.
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Residents have voiced their 'disgust' at the huge pile of rubbish found along the Manchester Ship Canal.
Dog walkers, cyclists and runners from surrounding areas have voiced their displeasure at the pile of waste that has been building up at the bottom of the Cadishead Viaduct in Salford.
Salford City Council say the land is owned by the Manchester Ship Canal who have been asked to remove the waste and increase security on the site by the Council.
Rachel Brodie from Cadishead is one of the residents who was shocked to find the rubbish while walking her dog last week.
She said: "Whoever's done it has collected it from different locations and just dumped it there.
"My dad passes there more than me and he says it's been like that since Christmas, but he hasn't seen it as bad as that."
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The 19-year-old told the Manchester Evening News that she was disgusted and embarrassed at what she saw and decided to post about it on her local Facebook group.
"I was shocked but also disgusted because it isn't just a small pile, it goes on for metres and towers up.
"Some people told me on my posts that they'd seen it on bike rides, and runs, so I don't think I'm the first to discover it.
"It's embarrassing as a community to know that we have something like that on our doorstep, but it also makes you wonder if this is being done by somebody in the community or not."
Councillor David Lancaster, lead member for environment and community safety, said the land is owned by the Manchester Ship Canal company.
“We will ask them to remove the waste and increase security at the site to prevent further dumping. We have also liaised with the Port of Liverpool police who patrol the Ship Canal and land within a mile of it to increase vigilance.
“There is never any excuse for people to spoil our city by flytipping. If anyone has evidence of who is responsible please get in touch so we can bring them to justice and send a clear message that this must stop.
You can report flytipping online at http://www.salford.gov.uk/reportit or by telephone on 0161 793 2500.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Family pay tribute to 'kind' dad who died after his bike involved in crash

Tributes have been paid to a 'kind and dedicated ' dad who died after his bicycle was involved in a crash with a car .
Robert Eaves , 42 , was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the collision on Dunham Road , Warburton , on Monday , May 25 .
He later died in hospital .
Robert 's family has since released an emotional tribute .
It read : `` Rob was a devoted husband , dad , son , brother and friend .
“ He was selfless , kind and dedicated to his family and work .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his amazing career , where he was one of the most valued members of every team .
“ Rob had always been a family man that loved finding new adventures , one being moving to Switzerland where the family lived a fun-filled life , and making friends from all different nationalities.
” Officers were alerted to reports of a collision involving a blue bicycle and red Ford Tourneo Connect at 7.30am .
The collision happened at the junction of Dunham Road , Paddock Lane and Warburton Lane .
There have been no reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should contact GMP 's Serious Collision investigation Unit via 15638 @ gmp.police.uk or 0161 856 4741 quoting Log 704 of 25/05/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800555 111 .

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Tributes have been paid to a 'kind and dedicated' dad who died after his bicycle was involved in a crash with a car.
Robert Eaves, 42, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the collision on Dunham Road, Warburton, on Monday, May 25.
He later died in hospital.
Robert's family has since released an emotional tribute.
It read: "Rob was a devoted husband, dad, son, brother and friend.
“He was selfless, kind and dedicated to his family and work. His enthusiasm for work was shown by his amazing career, where he was one of the most valued members of every team.
“Rob had always been a family man that loved finding new adventures, one being moving to Switzerland where the family lived a fun-filled life, and making friends from all different nationalities.”
Officers were alerted to reports of a collision involving a blue bicycle and red Ford Tourneo Connect at 7.30am.
The collision happened at the junction of Dunham Road, Paddock Lane and Warburton Lane.
There have been no reports of any arrests.
Anyone with information should contact GMP's Serious Collision investigation Unit via 15638@gmp.police.uk or 0161 856 4741 quoting Log 704 of 25/05/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--IKEA shoppers in disbelief over 'five mile queues' as stores reopen

Earlier today , all of IKEA 's stores in England reopened their doors for the first time since shutting for lockdown .
The Swedish homeware giant announced its plans to reopen stores last week , following new government guidelines , and all stores have implemented strict social distancing rules and safety measures to keep staff and shoppers safe .
Stores reopened to customers at 10am this morning - including those in Ashton and Warrington .
But despite only being open for an hour , customers have already reported huge queues - some of which have taken up entire car parks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been sharing images and videos of the long queues outside IKEA stores .
`` It ’ s before 1030am , 20 degrees heat and look at these mad b*stards queuing for Ikea That queue has got to be good half a mile long easy .
WHY ? ''
asked one Twitter user .
Another said : `` If you 're in the 5 mile queue for IKEA then you 're crazy ( it goes past Nando 's and loops around the car park ! )
'' `` Ca n't believe the queues ive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental , '' wrote somebody else .
`` Just seen a video of the queue outside IKEA in Warrington .
Why do people bother ? ''
questioned another baffled Twitter user .
Another Twitter user named Kev said : `` This is the scene at IKEA Warrington this morning !
Massive queues in both directions , Europa Boulevard ( both ways ) and Charon Way gridlocked , traffic right back to M62 J8 ... WTAF is wrong with these people there is literally hundreds of them ! ''
Jamie North added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being told 30 minute queue to get into the car park and then a 2 hour wait to get into the store .
Apparently about 1000 people waiting . ''
Another Twitter user wrote : `` A 3 hour wait for customers to get in to # ikea Manchester as the store reopens ashton . ''
IKEA has said : `` To ensure a safe shopping experience we ask that if you can , please shop alone .
Only bring one other person from the same household , if you need special assistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children with you .
`` There will be a queuing system outside to manage entry into the store .
`` We ’ ll have co-workers and signage throughout the store to help you stick to social distancing guidelines . ''

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Earlier today, all of IKEA's stores in England reopened their doors for the first time since shutting for lockdown.
The Swedish homeware giant announced its plans to reopen stores last week, following new government guidelines, and all stores have implemented strict social distancing rules and safety measures to keep staff and shoppers safe.
Stores reopened to customers at 10am this morning - including those in Ashton and Warrington.
But despite only being open for an hour, customers have already reported huge queues - some of which have taken up entire car parks.
Posting on Twitter, shoppers have been sharing images and videos of the long queues outside IKEA stores.
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"It’s before 1030am, 20 degrees heat and look at these mad b*stards queuing for Ikea That queue has got to be good half a mile long easy. WHY?" asked one Twitter user.
Another said: "If you're in the 5 mile queue for IKEA then you're crazy (it goes past Nando's and loops around the car park!)"
"Can't believe the queues ive seen at Ikea!! People are mental," wrote somebody else.
"Just seen a video of the queue outside IKEA in Warrington. Why do people bother?" questioned another baffled Twitter user.
Another Twitter user named Kev said: "This is the scene at IKEA Warrington this morning! Massive queues in both directions, Europa Boulevard (both ways) and Charon Way gridlocked, traffic right back to M62 J8... WTAF is wrong with these people there is literally hundreds of them!"
Jamie North added: "Just at the Ikea in Warrington, being told 30 minute queue to get into the car park and then a 2 hour wait to get into the store. Apparently about 1000 people waiting."
Another Twitter user wrote: "A 3 hour wait for customers to get in to #ikea Manchester as the store reopens ashton."
IKEA has said: "To ensure a safe shopping experience we ask that if you can, please shop alone. Only bring one other person from the same household, if you need special assistance or if you need to bring your children with you.
"There will be a queuing system outside to manage entry into the store.
"We’ll have co-workers and signage throughout the store to help you stick to social distancing guidelines."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Seven men arrested after violent disturbance outside house in Middleton

Seven men have been arrested after a violent disturbance broke out in Middleton .
Police were called to reports of a large disturbance outside an address on Whitecroft Meadow at around 7.10pm on Sunday , May 31 .
Three men were injured during the incident .
One of the men suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment He has since been discharged .
Seven men , aged between 21 and 31 , have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder .
All seven remain in custody for questioning .
Greater Manchester Police continue to investigate and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come forward .
A statement from GMP said : `` Police were called at around 7.10pm on Sunday 31 May 2020 to reports of a large disturbance outside an address on Whitecroft Meadow in Middleton '' Seven men – aged between 21 and 31 – have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remain in custody for questioning '' Three men reported injured – one of the men suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment .
He has since been discharged .
Anyone with any information should call police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31/05/2020 .
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Seven men have been arrested after a violent disturbance broke out in Middleton.
Police were called to reports of a large disturbance outside an address on Whitecroft Meadow at around 7.10pm on Sunday, May 31.
Three men were injured during the incident.
One of the men suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment
He has since been discharged.
Seven men, aged between 21 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
All seven remain in custody for questioning.
Greater Manchester Police continue to investigate and are appealing for anyone with further information to come forward.
A statement from GMP said: "Police were called at around 7.10pm on Sunday 31 May 2020 to reports of a large disturbance outside an address on Whitecroft Meadow in Middleton
"Seven men – aged between 21 and 31 – have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remain in custody for questioning
"Three men reported injured – one of the men suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 8441 quoting 2747 of 31/05/2020. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Charity says latest shielding guidance has 'created confusion and lacks clarity'

A leading charity has criticised the latest guidance regarding vulnerable people and said the Government ‘ needs to do better ’ to protect those shielding .
From today , those shielding are now allowed to venture outdoors once a day , either with members of their household or one person from another household .
The Government announced the updated guidance during a press conference over the weekend , but Blood Cancer UK said the guidance was created ‘ with no warning or consultation with charities and clinicians ’ .
In a lengthy statement posted on Twitter , the charity said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created confusion ’ with vulnerable people , including those diagnosed with blood cancer .
“ The Government has announced it is relaxing the guidance on shielding , saying that people with blood cancer can now leave their homes in some circumstances , ” the tweet said .
“ But while this is something people with blood cancer have looked forward to , the Government ’ s handling of it has added to the worry in our community .
Read more of today 's stories here “ The way it has announced this on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consultation with charities and clinicians has created confusion.
” Since lockdown measures were put in place at the end of March , those with the most serious health conditions were told to be 'largely shielded from social contact for around 12 weeks ' .
The ‘ unexpected ’ weekend announcement meant that most vulnerable people would now be allowed to leave their homes for the first time in 10 weeks as long as social distancing and strict hygiene is maintained .
Blood Cancer UK , which has invested over £500 million in blood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had previously identified that people ’ s risk of becoming seriously ill with coronavirus increases if they have blood cancer .
Data from the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre ( ICNRC ) found that by May 14 , one in every 64 people ( around 1.6 % ) in intensive care due to coronavirus also had blood cancer .
“ In response to the news , people with blood cancer have been asking us if it ’ s safe for them to follow the new guidance , ” the tweet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we don ’ t know , because the government hasn ’ t told us the evidence behind its decision to relax it .
We are urgently seeking clarity .
“ Until we get it , we advise people to speak to their healthcare teams before making any changes.
” Those with blood cancer who are worried about the new guidance can contact Blood Cancer UK ’ s support line on 0808 2080 888 or find out more information on their website .

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A leading charity has criticised the latest guidance regarding vulnerable people and said the Government ‘needs to do better’ to protect those shielding.
From today, those shielding are now allowed to venture outdoors once a day, either with members of their household or one person from another household.
The Government announced the updated guidance during a press conference over the weekend, but Blood Cancer UK said the guidance was created ‘with no warning or consultation with charities and clinicians’.
In a lengthy statement posted on Twitter, the charity said the guidance lacked clarity and has ‘created confusion’ with vulnerable people, including those diagnosed with blood cancer.
“The Government has announced it is relaxing the guidance on shielding, saying that people with blood cancer can now leave their homes in some circumstances,” the tweet said.
“But while this is something people with blood cancer have looked forward to, the Government’s handling of it has added to the worry in our community.
“The way it has announced this on a Saturday night with no warning or consultation with charities and clinicians has created confusion.”
Since lockdown measures were put in place at the end of March, those with the most serious health conditions were told to be 'largely shielded from social contact for around 12 weeks'.
The ‘unexpected’ weekend announcement meant that most vulnerable people would now be allowed to leave their homes for the first time in 10 weeks as long as social distancing and strict hygiene is maintained.
Blood Cancer UK, which has invested over £500 million in blood cancer research since its launch in 1960, had previously identified that people’s risk of becoming seriously ill with coronavirus increases if they have blood cancer.
Data from the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNRC) found that by May 14, one in every 64 people (around 1.6%) in intensive care due to coronavirus also had blood cancer.
“In response to the news, people with blood cancer have been asking us if it’s safe for them to follow the new guidance,” the tweet added.
“The answer is that we don’t know, because the government hasn’t told us the evidence behind its decision to relax it. We are urgently seeking clarity.
“Until we get it, we advise people to speak to their healthcare teams before making any changes.”
Those with blood cancer who are worried about the new guidance can contact Blood Cancer UK’s support line on 0808 2080 888 or find out more information on their website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Manchester United morning headlines as Jadon Sancho wows fans

Jadon Sancho returned to the Borussia Dortmund starting line-up on Sunday - and fans were loving what they saw .
The winger scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 victory over strugglers Paderborn .
The 20-year-old , wanted at Old Trafford this summer , hit all three goals in a second-half blitz .
United fans liked what they saw .
Tweets described Sancho as `` unbelievably smart '' , `` quality '' , and `` deadly on the pitch ... pure class off the pitch . ''
Former striker Javier Hernandez said there is more pressure playing for Real Madrid than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reds from Guadalajara in 2010 , spending five years at the club as he clocked up a century of appearances - and won two Premier League titles .
He spent the 2014/15 season on loan to Real Madrid , scoring nine goals , and he said the expectation in Spain was higher than in England .
`` The way of life in England is a little bit more calm , a little bit more close , a little bit more in that way , ” “ In United I never felt in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it really was .
But you know not many fans outside , not many press , not leaking news , you can walk a lot in Manchester , they respect you more .
“ In Spain they respect you but they are more like my country , they want things from you , they want the picture , they want to grab you . ''
Jesse Lingard says one of his favourite moments from his United career so far is scoring the winning goal in the 2016 FA Cup final .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while United were down to ten men after Chris Smalling 's sending-off .
And he says it was important to him to see the squad 's senior players win the trophy .
“ That team was quite young and a lot of us had never won the FA Cup or a trophy .
Wazza [ Wayne Rooney ] and Carras [ Michael Carrick ] had never won it before that , ” he told the club ’ s official website .
`` It was important for them to win it and important for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win the first trophy for the club , to get that winning feeling .
“ When you do , you get that hunger to go on and win more trophies .
It was a mixture of everything , the atmosphere was crazy that day at Wembley .
It could n't have been a better day for us .
”

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Sancho impresses fans
Jadon Sancho returned to the Borussia Dortmund starting line-up on Sunday - and Manchester United fans were loving what they saw.
The winger scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 victory over strugglers Paderborn.
The 20-year-old, wanted at Old Trafford this summer, hit all three goals in a second-half blitz. United fans liked what they saw.
Tweets described Sancho as "unbelievably smart", "quality", and "deadly on the pitch...pure class off the pitch."
More reaction here.
Hernandez talks United pressure
Former striker Javier Hernandez said there is more pressure playing for Real Madrid than for United.
The Mexican joined the Reds from Guadalajara in 2010, spending five years at the club as he clocked up a century of appearances - and won two Premier League titles.
He spent the 2014/15 season on loan to Real Madrid, scoring nine goals, and he said the expectation in Spain was higher than in England.
"The way of life in England is a little bit more calm, a little bit more close, a little bit more in that way,” he said.
“In United I never felt in the outside that it was completely as massive as it really was. But you know not many fans outside, not many press, not leaking news, you can walk a lot in Manchester, they respect you more.
“In Spain they respect you but they are more like my country, they want things from you, they want the picture, they want to grab you."
Lingard’s best moment
Jesse Lingard says one of his favourite moments from his United career so far is scoring the winning goal in the 2016 FA Cup final.
He volleyed home in extra-time against Crystal Palace while United were down to ten men after Chris Smalling's sending-off.
And he says it was important to him to see the squad's senior players win the trophy.
“That team was quite young and a lot of us had never won the FA Cup or a trophy. Wazza [Wayne Rooney] and Carras [Michael Carrick] had never won it before that,” he told the club’s official website.
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"It was important for them to win it and important for us, as young lads, to win the first trophy for the club, to get that winning feeling.
“When you do, you get that hunger to go on and win more trophies. It was a mixture of everything, the atmosphere was crazy that day at Wembley. It couldn't have been a better day for us.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Man City morning headlines as Bayern warned off Leroy Sane transfer

Manchester City 's Leroy Sane would not be the right signing for Bayern Munich , according to one of their former players .
Ex-Bayern defender and one-time interim manager Willy Sagnol scoffed at the idea that Sane would be a fine acquisition for the club .
“ He ’ s someone whose form is very inconsistent and who is very withdrawn , ” “ For me , he doesn ’ t suit the club at all .
He ’ s had a lot of problems at Manchester City and with the national team .
“ We ’ re talking about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case , I would prefer to put another €20million down and sign Kai Havertz.
” City will reportedly have to fend off the interest of several other clubs if they are to secure the signing of Villarreal 's Samuel Chukwueze .
It is still unclear whether or not Sane will stay at the Etihad with one year left on his contract - and if he does n't , Chukwueze is said to be an ideal replacement .
But AS are reporting that there are other Premier League clubs interested in the 21-year-old as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea .
City could have just two weeks of pre-season preparation before the start of the 2020/21 campaign , according to the Daily Star .
If they reach the Champions League final , pencilled in for the end of August , they will then have only a fortnight before the planned kick-off of the new Premier League season on September 12 .
City are in a strong position to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League after beating Real Madrid in their last-16 first leg at the Bernabeu .

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Sane not suited to Bayern - Sagnol
Manchester City's Leroy Sane would not be the right signing for Bayern Munich, according to one of their former players.
Ex-Bayern defender and one-time interim manager Willy Sagnol scoffed at the idea that Sane would be a fine acquisition for the club.
“He’s someone whose form is very inconsistent and who is very withdrawn,” he told TV station RMC. “For me, he doesn’t suit the club at all. He’s had a lot of problems at Manchester City and with the national team.
“We’re talking about a cost of €80million. In that case, I would prefer to put another €20million down and sign Kai Havertz.”
City chase Chukwueze - report
City will reportedly have to fend off the interest of several other clubs if they are to secure the signing of Villarreal's Samuel Chukwueze.
It is still unclear whether or not Sane will stay at the Etihad with one year left on his contract - and if he doesn't, Chukwueze is said to be an ideal replacement.
But AS are reporting that there are other Premier League clubs interested in the 21-year-old as well - including Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea.
A tough pre-season in store for City
City could have just two weeks of pre-season preparation before the start of the 2020/21 campaign, according to the Daily Star.
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If they reach the Champions League final, pencilled in for the end of August, they will then have only a fortnight before the planned kick-off of the new Premier League season on September 12.
City are in a strong position to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League after beating Real Madrid in their last-16 first leg at the Bernabeu.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--How Manchester Airport staff have been helping their communities in lockdown

During the pandemic most of the staff at Manchester Airport have been placed on furlough - but many have turned their skills to good use in the community .
The UK ’ s third largest airport remains open , handling a small number of essential flights each day from a single terminal .
As the M.E.N reported last month , it 's led to daily passenger numbers plummeting to 80,000 to around 500 , and the furloughing of around 75 per cent of its 22,200 staff , with a 10pc pay cut for the entire work force until next March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has hit hard for both the airport and surrounding communities - many of whom rely on the economic benefits of the hub .
But while productivity is down , both furloughed and actively working staff have turned their sights - and facilities , equipment and colleagues - to supporting surrounding neighbourhoods during lockdown .
The airport ’ s Fire Service is supporting Manchester ’ s Nightingale Hospital , with stand-by support staff and by loaning life-saving equipment it currently does not need .
More than 100 wheelchairs , usually used for passengers with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the site at Manchester Central .
Meanwhile , the airport has partnered with airline catering company Alpha LSG to supply nearly 3,000 frozen aircraft meals to food banks , schools and other organisations in communities next to the airport .
The food has been stored in an aircraft hangar , with the airport ’ s community relations and motor transport teams driving it to organisations including the Manchester Enterprise Academy and the Tree of Life , Wythenshawe .
Support includes sending postcards to hundreds of senior citizens living in surrounding communities like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer of a phone conversation with an airport colleague if it could help .
Volunteers have since made more than a hundred calls including light-hearted chats and more practical discussions about any problems they may have .
Firefighters usually based at the airport have also been working with Wythenshawe Good Neighbours to deliver activity packs to people ’ s doorsteps , as well as carrying out pharmacy deliveries .
And since the hub 's seasonal series of tea parties for the elderly have had to be shelved during the pandemic , staff have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attend , armed with special treats like tea bags , cakes and items to celebrate VE day .
The airport has also been assisting with home schooling , with the education team , which gives more than 15,000 sessions a year , creating a special education pack for children of airport staff .
Firefighter Mark Bowcock , who has been helping deliver parcels with Wythenshawe Good Neighbours , said : `` To see the reaction from those we have been visiting and the smiles on their faces has been emotional at times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being a good neighbour and part of representing Manchester Airport . ''
Tina Large , community relations officer , said : `` It has been heart-warming to see how many people came forward as soon as we put the call out for volunteers .
`` Those who are volunteering tell us they see it as a privilege to be able to represent the business and do something for the community .
`` While community outreach is something we do all year round , it is having a hugely positive impact right now because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ronaldson , assistant manager of the Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre , run by Wythenshawe Community Housing Group , said : `` The hundreds of in-flight meals that have been delivered will be going to our vulnerable tenants , who are self-isolating and are unable to go out .
It has been a wonderful show of spirit at this terrible time.
” The airport site itself has also been put to good use , with one the car parks becoming a virus testing station .
The Thursday night support applause took place on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Air Traffic Control Tower .
Andrew Cowan , CEO of Manchester Airport , said : `` Manchester Airport has always been committed to being a good neighbour and already has a number programmes to support communities and provide education and employment opportunities .
`` The Coronavirus pandemic is without doubt the biggest challenge our business has ever faced , but we know it is also presenting significant challenges for those who live and work near to the airport .
`` That is why it has been pleasing to see so many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can to provide vital volunteer services when people need it most .
`` The airport is here to serve the region and it is pleasing that we have been able make our facilities and equipment available to support the Covid-19 response where we can . ''
Mike Kane , MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East and Shadow Aviation Minister , added : `` It is great to see key assets like Manchester Airport , which supports its local communities year round , including in my own constituency where many employees live , continuing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is testament to how vital these businesses are to the region . ''

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During the pandemic most of the staff at Manchester Airport have been placed on furlough - but many have turned their skills to good use in the community.
The UK’s third largest airport remains open, handling a small number of essential flights each day from a single terminal.
As the M.E.N reported last month, it's led to daily passenger numbers plummeting to 80,000 to around 500, and the furloughing of around 75 per cent of its 22,200 staff, with a 10pc pay cut for the entire work force until next March.
There's no doubt that this has hit hard for both the airport and surrounding communities - many of whom rely on the economic benefits of the hub.
But while productivity is down, both furloughed and actively working staff have turned their sights - and facilities, equipment and colleagues - to supporting surrounding neighbourhoods during lockdown.
The airport’s Fire Service is supporting Manchester’s Nightingale Hospital, with stand-by support staff and by loaning life-saving equipment it currently does not need.
More than 100 wheelchairs, usually used for passengers with reduced mobility, have also been loaned to the site at Manchester Central.
Meanwhile, the airport has partnered with airline catering company Alpha LSG to supply nearly 3,000 frozen aircraft meals to food banks, schools and other organisations in communities next to the airport.
The food has been stored in an aircraft hangar, with the airport’s community relations and motor transport teams driving it to organisations including the Manchester Enterprise Academy and the Tree of Life, Wythenshawe.
Support includes sending postcards to hundreds of senior citizens living in surrounding communities like Wythenshawe and Heald Green - with the offer of a phone conversation with an airport colleague if it could help.
Volunteers have since made more than a hundred calls including light-hearted chats and more practical discussions about any problems they may have.
Firefighters usually based at the airport have also been working with Wythenshawe Good Neighbours to deliver activity packs to people’s doorsteps, as well as carrying out pharmacy deliveries.
And since the hub's seasonal series of tea parties for the elderly have had to be shelved during the pandemic, staff have been paying surprise visits to those due to attend, armed with special treats like tea bags, cakes and items to celebrate VE day.
The airport has also been assisting with home schooling, with the education team, which gives more than 15,000 sessions a year, creating a special education pack for children of airport staff.
Firefighter Mark Bowcock, who has been helping deliver parcels with Wythenshawe Good Neighbours, said: "To see the reaction from those we have been visiting and the smiles on their faces has been emotional at times, but it is all part of being a good neighbour and part of representing Manchester Airport."
Tina Large, community relations officer, said: "It has been heart-warming to see how many people came forward as soon as we put the call out for volunteers.
"Those who are volunteering tell us they see it as a privilege to be able to represent the business and do something for the community.
"While community outreach is something we do all year round, it is having a hugely positive impact right now because of the current situation."
Sandra Ronaldson, assistant manager of the Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, run by Wythenshawe Community Housing Group, said: "The hundreds of in-flight meals that have been delivered will be going to our vulnerable tenants, who are self-isolating and are unable
to go out. It has been a wonderful show of spirit at this terrible time.”
The airport site itself has also been put to good use, with one the car parks becoming a virus testing station.
The Thursday night support applause took place on a runway, followed by the lighting-up of the Air Traffic Control Tower.
Andrew Cowan, CEO of Manchester Airport, said: "Manchester Airport has always been committed to being a good neighbour and already has a number programmes to support communities and provide education and employment opportunities.
"The Coronavirus pandemic is without doubt the biggest challenge our business has ever faced, but we know it is also presenting significant challenges for those who live and work near to the airport.
"That is why it has been pleasing to see so many of our colleagues wanting to do whatever they can to provide vital volunteer services when people need it most.
"The airport is here to serve the region and it is pleasing that we have been able make our facilities and equipment available to support the Covid-19 response where we can."
Mike Kane, MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East and Shadow Aviation Minister, added: "It is great to see key assets like Manchester Airport, which supports its local communities year round, including in my own constituency where many employees live, continuing to do so in
challenging time. It is testament to how vital these businesses are to the region."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Chipper Club challenge - create your paper doll chain

More than 7,000 children have now signed up to a club originally created between the wars to entertain kids and now reinvented for a generation of youngsters in lockdown .
Chipper Club sets a weekly challenge for kids to complete , incorporating traditional themes of friendship , helping others and being kind to animals .
As lockdown moves into a new stage , Chipper Club plans to continue entertaining and inspiring children with new ideas and projects to try at home .
While thousands of children are returning to school this week , plenty more will still be home and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks apart .
Chipper 's latest challenge is all about those friendships and ask children to create their own paper doll chain and draw onto it the faces of all their friends .
The challenge is inspired by the Julia Donaldson book Paper Dolls in which Ticky and Tacky and Jackie the Backie and Jim with two noses and Jo with the bow come to life in the mind of a little girl .
First , take a long strip of paper or card - the longer the better - about 10cm high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into equally sized folds of about 6cm wide .
Next , draw an outline of your paper doll on top of the folded paper , making sure the arms touch the sides .
Cut around your paper doll outline , making sure you do n't cut around the areas where the arms touch .
Unfold the chain and decorate your dolls using pens and crayons or stick on all sorts of outfits .
You could name each of your paper dolls after all your friends .
When they 're done , why not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your friends on the paper doll chain and send it to them .
Make sure you also submit a picture for Chipper Club with your child 's first name , age and where you 're from to by Thursday , June 4 , and we 'll showcase them all online and in your local paper .
Chipper Club has now set 10 challenges for children in lockdown , featuring hundreds of completed projects online at and in local papers across the Reach Plc network .
All Chipper Club members who send in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a special reward for those who ’ ve finished every challenge .
Here are all the challenges so far for all those who want to catch up : Chipper has set seven challenges so far for kids in lockdown and it ’ s not too late to catch up : • with every leaf representing someone or an activity that makes you happy ; • Say thank you to your doorstep heroes with a picture for your binmen , posties and delivery drivers • full of the people you love the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • to create your own poem or picture to celebrate Springtime .
• Create your own superhero with superpowers to save the world To sign your child up to the Chipper Club and get the weekly newsletter with details of each week ’ s challenge , all you need to do is fill in the form below or .
Chipper has now created a Time Capsule for kids to fill in with their parents to capture the memories of lockdown and their challenges so far .
The free downloadable worksheets invite youngsters to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends , capture how they ’ re keeping in touch with their communities and note down their favourite toys , movies , books and food .
They ’ re also asked to write a letter to their older self explaining what life is like right now in this sustained period of lockdown and homeschooling .
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More than 7,000 children have now signed up to a club originally created between the wars to entertain kids and now reinvented for a generation of youngsters in lockdown.
Chipper Club sets a weekly challenge for kids to complete, incorporating traditional themes of friendship, helping others and being kind to animals.
As lockdown moves into a new stage, Chipper Club plans to continue entertaining and inspiring children with new ideas and projects to try at home.
While thousands of children are returning to school this week, plenty more will still be home and will be missing their friends after 10 weeks apart.
Chipper's latest challenge is all about those friendships and ask children to create their own paper doll chain and draw onto it the faces of all their friends.
The challenge is inspired by the Julia Donaldson book Paper Dolls in which Ticky and Tacky and Jackie the Backie and Jim with two noses and Jo with the bow come to life in the mind of a little girl.
How to make a paper doll chain
First, take a long strip of paper or card - the longer the better - about 10cm high and fold it lengthways, accordion-style, into equally sized folds of about 6cm wide.
Next, draw an outline of your paper doll on top of the folded paper, making sure the arms touch the sides. Cut around your paper doll outline, making sure you don't cut around the areas where the arms touch.
Unfold the chain and decorate your dolls using pens and crayons or stick on all sorts of outfits. You could name each of your paper dolls after all your friends.
When they're done, why not make a video talking through each of your friends on the paper doll chain and send it to them.
Make sure you also submit a picture for Chipper Club with your child's first name, age and where you're from to info@inyourarea.co.uk by Thursday, June 4, and we'll showcase them all online and in your local paper.
Chipper Club
Chipper Club has now set 10 challenges for children in lockdown, featuring hundreds of completed projects online at www.inyourarea.co.uk and in local papers across the Reach Plc network.
All Chipper Club members who send in their completed projects will receive a certificate, with a special reward for those who’ve finished every challenge.
Here are all the challenges so far for all those who want to catch up:
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The free downloadable worksheets invite youngsters to draw pictures of their lockdown families and friends, capture how they’re keeping in touch with their communities and note down their favourite toys, movies, books and food.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Ighalo sends cryptic message amid Man United transfer negotiations

Odion Ighalo appears to have sent a cryptic message to fans as they await confirmation of his loan extension at Manchester United .
The forward joined United in January and became an instant hit with supporters as well as providing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a useful option in the final third .
Ighalo netted four goals in just three starts for the club but the postponement of the Premier League season due to the coronavirus pandemic plunged his future into doubt .
His loan contract with United expired on May 31 but MEN Sport sources revealed last week that an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking most likely '' .
One of the forward 's representatives , Atta Aneka , confirmed on Monday that an agreement is close to being reached with Shanghai Shenhua .
`` We are nearing an agreement with Manchester United on an extended loan , '' Aneke told Nettavisen .
`` The agreement will mean that Ighalo will remain with them until January 2021 . ''
Ighalo took to Twitter on Monday morning , sharing a picture of himself sporting a huge grin alongside the message : `` Happy new month fams . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with United fans hoping to see the 30-year-old extend his stay at Old Trafford .
Looking ahead to the summer transfer window , MEN Sport understands United remain focused on landing their priority transfer targets Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham .
United took out a £140million credit loan last week in a hint that they are set to spend big ahead of the 2020-21 season .

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Odion Ighalo appears to have sent a cryptic message to fans as they await confirmation of his loan extension at Manchester United .
The forward joined United in January and became an instant hit with supporters as well as providing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a useful option in the final third.
Ighalo netted four goals in just three starts for the club but the postponement of the Premier League season due to the coronavirus pandemic plunged his future into doubt. His loan contract with United expired on May 31 but MEN Sport sources revealed last week that an extended loan deal until January was "looking most likely".
One of the forward's representatives, Atta Aneka, confirmed on Monday that an agreement is close to being reached with Shanghai Shenhua.
"We are nearing an agreement with Manchester United on an extended loan," Aneke told Nettavisen. "The agreement will mean that Ighalo will remain with them until January 2021."
Ighalo took to Twitter on Monday morning, sharing a picture of himself sporting a huge grin alongside the message: "Happy new month fams."
The replies to his tweet were filled with United fans hoping to see the 30-year-old extend his stay at Old Trafford.
Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, MEN Sport understands United remain focused on landing their priority transfer targets Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham.
United took out a £140million credit loan last week in a hint that they are set to spend big ahead of the 2020-21 season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--'We will still cuddle your children' - Nurseries reassure parents as kids return

Nurseries have been reassuring parents about the safety measures in place as they return to childcare settings today .
The early years sector is among the first to reopen to children , along with specific primary school year groups .
Among them are the Kids Planet and Kids Allowed nurseries - which make up the UK 's third largest nursery chain - and Salford nursery chain Kidzrus , which has five sites across the city .
While the former kept 25 out of its 52 sites open across the region to care for nearly 1,000 key worker children during lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now both are back up and running and while they do n't yet have the numbers they had pre-coronavirus , they are hoping more will return over the coming weeks .
Ahead of today 's reopening all Kidzrus sites were all deep cleaned by Vaxinol Services , who performed a disinfectant service indoors and outdoors to each nursery at the weekend .
Ongoing safety measures that have been introduced include separate entry and exit points , clear social distance markings and children put into smaller groups .
Despite the necessary sterile environment and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their children will still receive the same care and attention as they did before .
Nicola Fleury , director of Kidzrus Nursery Ltd , said : `` Parents are assured that if a child needs a cuddle or reassuring , we will be providing the same high level of care and attention to help them to settle as we have always done .
`` Children are extremely resilient , but when in familiar surroundings and with the same consistent staff team we are able to provide that level of support to safeguard every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these unprecedented times . ''
She says children will be enjoying outdoor play as much as possible , with those at the Swinton site , in Manchester Road , able to enjoy the new forest school that 's just been completed there .
`` We will be outdoors as much as possible and fortunate we have lovely weather , '' she said .
`` We have made the necessary adaptations within the settings but not changed too much .
`` We promote regular hand washing and good hygiene for both staff and children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the usual way for childcare settings , with more 'robust PPE ' only necessary should a child become unwell on the premises .
Toys from home are not allowed , including buggies and ride-ons .
Sand pits have been covered and additional reading areas created .
Hand sanitisers , tissues , wipes and gels have been strategically placed around the nursery premises and each staff member has their own individual pack containing a pen , note pad , tissues , wipes and hand sanitiser .
Nicola added : `` In addition to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are following the government guidelines and continuously applying lots of common sense .
`` We appreciate every parent 's decision is individual and circumstances are very different for each family , we respect and understand the decision is not an easy one to make .
`` However we have worked tirelessly to implement the safety measures with detailed risk assessments and we want to welcome our children and parents into a safe and familiar environment .
`` It will take some time before we are back to where are we were prior to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open all five Kidzrus nurseries today and do what we do best , safeguard and care for our wonderful children and continue to support our families . ''
At Kids Planet and Kids Allowed , attendance numbers are at 35 to 40 % of what they were pre-lockdown .
Practical steps they have taken include parents dropping off children outside nurseries to limit the number of people inside , putting children in smaller groups and dividing rooms into areas so children are cared for by the same member of staff throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kids Planet and Kids Allowed , said : “ We ’ ve had amazing support from our colleagues , parents and the communities we operate in .
Our committed team has worked tirelessly to prepare for more children returning into our care this week .
We feel like we ’ re well placed for reopening because many of our sites have remained open throughout lockdown to look after the children of frontline workers .
“ Our priority is to look after our team and children in order to provide duty of care which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exceeds - staff-to-child ratios and creates a safe and enriching learning environment for children . ''
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Nurseries have been reassuring parents about the safety measures in place as they return to childcare settings today.
The early years sector is among the first to reopen to children, along with specific primary school year groups.
Among them are the Kids Planet and Kids Allowed nurseries - which make up the UK's third largest nursery chain - and Salford nursery chain Kidzrus, which has five sites across the city.
While the former kept 25 out of its 52 sites open across the region to care for nearly 1,000 key worker children during lockdown, Kidzrus had to close altogether.
Now both are back up and running and while they don't yet have the numbers they had pre-coronavirus, they are hoping more will return over the coming weeks.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Ahead of today's reopening all Kidzrus sites were all deep cleaned by Vaxinol Services, who performed a disinfectant service indoors and outdoors to each nursery at the weekend.
Ongoing safety measures that have been introduced include separate entry and exit points, clear social distance markings and children put into smaller groups.
Despite the necessary sterile environment and restrictions, staff are reassuring parents that their children will still receive the same care and attention as they did before.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Nicola Fleury, director of Kidzrus Nursery Ltd, said: "Parents are assured that if a child needs a cuddle or reassuring, we will be providing the same high level of care and attention to help them to settle as we have always done.
"Children are extremely resilient, but when in familiar surroundings and with the same consistent staff team we are able to provide that level of support to safeguard every child and reassure parents and staff during these unprecedented times."
She says children will be enjoying outdoor play as much as possible, with those at the Swinton site, in Manchester Road, able to enjoy the new forest school that's just been completed there.
"We will be outdoors as much as possible and fortunate we have lovely weather," she said. "We have made the necessary adaptations within the settings but not changed too much.
"We promote regular hand washing and good hygiene for both staff and children."
PPE is being used in the usual way for childcare settings, with more 'robust PPE' only necessary should a child become unwell on the premises.
Toys from home are not allowed, including buggies and ride-ons. Sand pits have been covered and additional reading areas created.
Hand sanitisers, tissues, wipes and gels have been strategically placed around the nursery premises and each staff member has their own individual pack containing a pen, note pad, tissues, wipes and hand sanitiser.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Nicola added: "In addition to the safety measures we have implemented, we are following the government guidelines and continuously applying lots of common sense.
"We appreciate every parent's decision is individual and circumstances are very different for each family, we respect and understand the decision is not an easy one to make.
"However we have worked tirelessly to implement the safety measures with detailed risk assessments and we want to welcome our children and parents into a safe and familiar environment.
"It will take some time before we are back to where are we were prior to the closures, but we are delighted to open all five Kidzrus nurseries today and do what we do best, safeguard and care for our wonderful children and continue to support our families."
At Kids Planet and Kids Allowed, attendance numbers are at 35 to 40% of what they were pre-lockdown.
Practical steps they have taken include parents dropping off children outside nurseries to limit the number of people inside, putting children in smaller groups and dividing rooms into areas so children are cared for by the same member of staff throughout the day.
Clare Roberts, CEO at Kids Planet and Kids Allowed, said: “We’ve had amazing support from our colleagues, parents and the communities we operate in. Our committed team has worked tirelessly to prepare for more children returning into our care this week. We feel like we’re well placed for reopening because many of our sites have remained open throughout lockdown to look after the children of frontline workers.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“Our priority is to look after our team and children in order to provide duty of care which adheres to - and in our case exceeds - staff-to-child ratios and creates a safe and enriching learning environment for children."
Has your child returned to nursery today? Are you confident about the changes that have been made? Share your views in the comments, or on our Manchester Family Facebook page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Manchester United handed Eduardo Camavinga transfer update

Rennes have ruled out the possibility of selling Eduardo Camavinga this summer amid links with a move to Manchester United .
The central midfielder has attracted plenty of attention already ahead of the transfer window , having made his senior debut as a 16-year-old earlier in the season .
Camavinga has established himself as a regular in the Rennes side despite his tender age with the teenager having made 36 appearances before the French domestic season was ended early .
The French youth international 's displays have seen him linked with the likes of United , Liverpool and Real Madrid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Rennes club president Nicolas Holveck insists he is n't going anywhere .
`` For Eduardo Camavinga , the project is to continue to progress at Stade Rennais , '' Holveck told RTL .
`` The next season should be that of the consecration in Rennes for him .
Very sincerely , yes , the project next season will be with Eduardo . ''
Speaking earlier in the season Camavinga admitted he was flattered by the ongoing speculation but insisted his mind is solely focused on his development at Rennes .
`` Honestly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on that , '' he insisted .
`` Certainly , it 's nice that big clubs like the ones mentioned are interested in me , but conversely , I 'm not too interested in that .
Especially since I am doing well at Rennes .
We 'll see what happens next , I 'll let my parents and my agents manage this .
`` I do n't look too much , but I see anyway .
In fact , I ca n't avoid it .
Sometimes , I 'm quickly on social networks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me articles . ''

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Rennes have ruled out the possibility of selling Eduardo Camavinga this summer amid links with a move to Manchester United.
The central midfielder has attracted plenty of attention already ahead of the transfer window, having made his senior debut as a 16-year-old earlier in the season.
Camavinga has established himself as a regular in the Rennes side despite his tender age with the teenager having made 36 appearances before the French domestic season was ended early.
The French youth international's displays have seen him linked with the likes of United, Liverpool and Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window, but Rennes club president Nicolas Holveck insists he isn't going anywhere.
"For Eduardo Camavinga, the project is to continue to progress at Stade Rennais," Holveck told RTL.
"The next season should be that of the consecration in Rennes for him. Very sincerely, yes, the project next season will be with Eduardo."
Speaking earlier in the season Camavinga admitted he was flattered by the ongoing speculation but insisted his mind is solely focused on his development at Rennes.
"Honestly, I don't focus too much on that," he insisted.
"Certainly, it's nice that big clubs like the ones mentioned are interested in me, but conversely, I'm not too interested in that. Especially since I am doing well at Rennes. We'll see what happens next, I'll let my parents and my agents manage this.
"I don't look too much, but I see anyway. In fact, I can't avoid it. Sometimes, I'm quickly on social networks and I see things or friends send me articles."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Man Utd to go for Sterling if City lose UEFA ban appeal and more rumours

Manchester United will make a move for Manchester City star Raheem Sterling if their ban from European competition is upheld , according to reports .
UEFA have banned City from the Champions League for the next two seasons for serious breaches of Financial Fair Play ( FFP ) regulations but the club will have their appeal heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport over three days starting on June 8 .
Should the Blues lose their appeal then there are concerns that some star players may seek to leave the club as they want to compete at the highest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Independent , United are keeping their eyes on the situation and will make a move for Sterling should he become available .
It 's claimed that the England international is now high on their list of priorities and has been keenly watched by the analytics department .
However , the report goes on to state that nobody at the club actually sees Sterling arriving at Old Trafford as a possibility and that a move to Real Madrid would be much more likely if he was to leave .
Meanwhile , rumours surrounding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away .
Sport , via SportWitness , claim City could seal a straight , €40m deal for Semedo as early as this week , that the clubs are in 'final negotiations ' and that the Portuguese is resigned to leaving Barcelona .
However , the report adds Barcelona are reluctant to include Joao Cancelo in the deal due to his high wages , casting doubt on the deal as City would only bring Semedo in if Cancelo departed .

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Manchester United will make a move for Manchester City star Raheem Sterling if their ban from European competition is upheld, according to reports.
UEFA have banned City from the Champions League for the next two seasons for serious breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations but the club will have their appeal heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport over three days starting on June 8.
Should the Blues lose their appeal then there are concerns that some star players may seek to leave the club as they want to compete at the highest level of club football.
According to the Independent, United are keeping their eyes on the situation and will make a move for Sterling should he become available.
It's claimed that the England international is now high on their list of priorities and has been keenly watched by the analytics department.
However, the report goes on to state that nobody at the club actually sees Sterling arriving at Old Trafford as a possibility and that a move to Real Madrid would be much more likely if he was to leave.
Meanwhile, rumours surrounding Barcelona full-back Nelson Semedo refuse to go away.
Sport, via SportWitness, claim City could seal a straight, €40m deal for Semedo as early as this week, that the clubs are in 'final negotiations' and that the Portuguese is resigned to leaving Barcelona.
However, the report adds Barcelona are reluctant to include Joao Cancelo in the deal due to his high wages, casting doubt on the deal as City would only bring Semedo in if Cancelo departed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-01--Corrie fans furious as vile Geoff bins vital CCTV evidence

Geoff Metcalfe is indisputably the most hated villain in soap land at the moment , and he was back to his vile ways as he returned to Coronation Street from hospital .
Geoff , who was stabbed by his wife Yasmeen after months of bullying and manipulating her , claimed their house back from her granddaughter Alya Nazir who had changed the locks to keep him out .
And after booting Alya out with help from police office Craig Tinker , he made himself busy deleting vital CCTV footage of himself brandishing a knife at Yasmeen on the night she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in self defence .
For a moment it appeared he might have been finally caught out when his son Tim Metcalfe walked in to catch a glimpse of CCTV footage on his laptop before he slammed it shut .
But Geoff managed to wheedle his way out of the situation by saying he 'd installed a camera because he was the one who felt unsafe around Yasmeen .
The liar said he was trying to find evidence from the fateful night he was stabbed , but it had only captured two weeks previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Having it there felt like a crutch , '' he wailed .
`` I felt safer having it there because Yasmeen was out of control and I was scared . ''
He pretended to be upset that he had n't mentioned the camera before to the police and manipulated Tim into agreeing to keep it a secret .
Fans are rooting for Geoff , played by Ian Bartholomew , to be caught out and Yasmeen , played by Shelley King , to be freed after being charged with attempted murder .
Geoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break-in as an excuse for him to keep a watch over his wife .
When Yasmeen protested that she did n't want them in the house , he angrily ripped the CCTV down but he secretly left a camera up .
Despite being told to constantly clean the house , she was yet to find the one he left in the living room .
`` That ’ s it .
Yasmeen is going to jail , '' fumed one viewer on Twitter .
`` Fuming at this , '' said another .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to delete all the evidence the evil man , '' tweeted another .
And another suggested : `` If Geoff deletes the video hope they are in the cloud .
He needs to be found out and soon . ''
Geoff could come undone after telling Tim that Yasmeen knew about the camera , which is n't true .
After feeding Tim his sob story , Geoff then sneakily binned the camera with their used fish and chip papers .
Coronation Street has raised awareness of coercive control with this harrowing storyline .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been classed as a criminal offence and underpins 95 per cent of all abusive relationships .
Producer Iain Macleod said previously about the storyline : “ It ’ s common for people to think abusive behaviour has to be physical - but you can damage someone profoundly without laying a finger on them .
`` Many thousands of people feel trapped in relationships with someone who claims to love them but who is actually taking them apart piece by piece , isolating them from friends and family and locking them in an invisible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Often , the abusive behaviours accumulate and intensify over time so that you don ’ t realise it ’ s happening - it ’ s an insidious type of brainwashing . ''

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Geoff Metcalfe is indisputably the most hated villain in soap land at the moment, and he was back to his vile ways as he returned to Coronation Street from hospital.
Geoff, who was stabbed by his wife Yasmeen after months of bullying and manipulating her, claimed their house back from her granddaughter Alya Nazir who had changed the locks to keep him out.
And after booting Alya out with help from police office Craig Tinker, he made himself busy deleting vital CCTV footage of himself brandishing a knife at Yasmeen on the night she stabbed him with a broken wine bottle in self defence.
For a moment it appeared he might have been finally caught out when his son Tim Metcalfe walked in to catch a glimpse of CCTV footage on his laptop before he slammed it shut.
(Image: ITV)
But Geoff managed to wheedle his way out of the situation by saying he'd installed a camera because he was the one who felt unsafe around Yasmeen.
The liar said he was trying to find evidence from the fateful night he was stabbed, but it had only captured two weeks previously because it was on the blink.
"Having it there felt like a crutch," he wailed.
(Image: ITV)
"I felt safer having it there because Yasmeen was out of control and I was scared."
He pretended to be upset that he hadn't mentioned the camera before to the police and manipulated Tim into agreeing to keep it a secret.
Fans are rooting for Geoff, played by Ian Bartholomew, to be caught out and Yasmeen, played by Shelley King, to be freed after being charged with attempted murder.
Geoff installed cameras last year after a staged break-in as an excuse for him to keep a watch over his wife.
When Yasmeen protested that she didn't want them in the house, he angrily ripped the CCTV down but he secretly left a camera up.
(Image: ITV)
Despite being told to constantly clean the house, she was yet to find the one he left in the living room.
"That’s it. Yasmeen is going to jail," fumed one viewer on Twitter.
"Fuming at this," said another.
"Oh gawd, he’s going to delete all the evidence the evil man," tweeted another.
And another suggested: "If Geoff deletes the video hope they are in the cloud. He needs to be found out and soon."
(Image: ITV)
Geoff could come undone after telling Tim that Yasmeen knew about the camera, which isn't true.
After feeding Tim his sob story, Geoff then sneakily binned the camera with their used fish and chip papers.
Coronation Street has raised awareness of coercive control with this harrowing storyline.
Since 2015 this form of abuse has been classed as a criminal offence and underpins 95 per cent of all abusive relationships.
Producer Iain Macleod said previously about the storyline: “It’s common for people to think abusive behaviour has to be physical - but you can damage someone profoundly without laying a finger on them.
"Many thousands of people feel trapped in relationships with someone who claims to love them but who is actually taking them apart piece by piece, isolating them from friends and family and locking them in an invisible prison of fear and insecurity.
"Often, the abusive behaviours accumulate and intensify over time so that you don’t realise it’s happening - it’s an insidious type of brainwashing."