themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Government publishes full list of those most vulnerable to coronavirus

The Government has outlined a list of people considered to be at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus .
These groups should be 'particularly stringent ' in following social distancing measures , Public Health England said .
Measures include limiting face-to-face interactions with friends and family , avoiding non-essential use of public transport , working from home where possible and avoiding large gatherings .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said by next weekend , those with the most serious health conditions must be 'largely shielded from social contact for around 12 weeks ' .
The Government has issued a full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deemed to be high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 .
While previously only pregnant women with symptoms of the disease were told to self-isolate , now they 're all being told to avoid 'all unnecessary social contact ' .
Mr Johnson said that expectant mums were one of the vulnerable groups needing the most protection .
Those aged over 70 are being deemed as high risk regardless of any medical conditions .
People who have an underlying health condition Anyone with any of the health conditions listed below are deemed as being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a flu jab as an adult each year on medical grounds • Chronic ( long-term ) respiratory diseases , such as asthma , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) , emphysema or bronchitis • Chronic neurological conditions , such as Parkinson ’ s disease , motor neurone disease , multiple sclerosis ( MS ) , a learning disability or cerebral palsy • Problems with your spleen – for example , sickle cell disease or if you have had your spleen removed • A weakened immune system as the result of conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy • Being seriously overweight ( a body mass index ( BMI ) of 40 or above There are some clinical conditions which put people are even higher risk of severe illness , Public Health England said .
Anyone on the list below will be contacted directly by NHS England next week with advice for more 'stringent measures ' .
People falling into this group are those who may be at particular risk due to complex health problems such as : • people who have received an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medication • people with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy or radiotherapy • people with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia who are at any stage of treatment • people with severe chest conditions such as cystic fibrosis or severe asthma ( requiring hospital admissions or courses of steroid tablets ) • people with severe diseases of body systems , such as severe kidney disease ( dialysis ) Under the latest Government advice , anyone living in a household with somebody who has the symptoms of a persistent cough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 14 days .
The Department for Health said that as of 9am on Tuesday , 1,950 people had tested positive for the virus in the UK , though the true number of cases is believed to be far higher .

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The Government has outlined a list of people considered to be at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus.
These groups should be 'particularly stringent' in following social distancing measures, Public Health England said.
Measures include limiting face-to-face interactions with friends and family, avoiding non-essential use of public transport, working from home where possible and avoiding large gatherings.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said by next weekend, those with the most serious health conditions must be 'largely shielded from social contact for around 12 weeks'.
The Government has issued a full, updated list of those who are deemed to be high risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
They are:
Pregnant women
While previously only pregnant women with symptoms of the disease were told to self-isolate, now they're all being told to avoid 'all unnecessary social contact'.
Mr Johnson said that expectant mums were one of the vulnerable groups needing the most protection.
Over 70s
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Those aged over 70 are being deemed as high risk regardless of any medical conditions.
People who have an underlying health condition
Anyone with any of the health conditions listed below are deemed as being high risk:
Anyone instructed to get a flu jab as an adult each year on medical grounds
Chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or bronchitis
Chronic heart disease, such as heart failure
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis
Chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), a learning disability or cerebral palsy
Diabetes
Problems with your spleen – for example, sickle cell disease or if you have had your spleen removed
A weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy
Being seriously overweight (a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above
There are some clinical conditions which put people are even higher risk of severe illness, Public Health England said.
Anyone on the list below will be contacted directly by NHS England next week with advice for more 'stringent measures'.
People falling into this group are those who may be at particular risk due to complex health problems such as:
people who have received an organ transplant and remain on ongoing immunosuppression medication
people with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy or radiotherapy
people with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia who are at any stage of treatment
people with severe chest conditions such as cystic fibrosis or severe asthma (requiring hospital admissions or courses of steroid tablets)
people with severe diseases of body systems, such as severe kidney disease (dialysis)
Under the latest Government advice, anyone living in a household with somebody who has the symptoms of a persistent cough or fever was told to isolate themselves for 14 days.
The Department for Health said that as of 9am on Tuesday, 1,950 people had tested positive for the virus in the UK, though the true number of cases is believed to be far higher.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Even in a coronavirus pandemic, Market Street is STILL busy

These photos show how some of the region 's town and city centres looked today , a day after the government announced new advice about social distancing .
Coronavirus does not appear to have deterred some shoppers and workers who do n't have the option to work from home from getting out and about in Greater Manchester today .
A day after the government introduced new social distancing advice , a number of the region 's high streets and shopping centres appeared to be similarly , or only slightly less busy than they are on any given Tuesday .
Others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although not totally deserted .
On Monday the government advised the public to work from home where possible , and avoid non essential travelling and gathering in crowded places , in a bid to curtail the spread of Covid 19 .
Although some businesses have announced they are temporarily closing , such as Urban Outfitters , many more remain open across Greater Manchester .
Market Street in Manchester city centre was still busy with people earlier today , although other parts of the city centre did appear slightly quieter than usual .
Bolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning , while photos taken in nearby Bury show fewer shoppers on the streets than normal .
The car park at Manchester Fort in Cheetham Hill still appeared busy , but at the Trafford Centre , there were notably fewer cars in some car parks than usual for a mid week afternoon .
Elsewhere , photos taken at terminal two at Manchester Airport captured a quiet moment on the usually busy concourse , with only airport staff to be seen .
Trams , trains and buses are still running , confirmed Transport for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduced level .
The public is being advised against non urgent travel on public transport - something that is still unavoidable for many workers .

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These photos show how some of the region's town and city centres looked today, a day after the government announced new advice about social distancing.
Coronavirus does not appear to have deterred some shoppers and workers who don't have the option to work from home from getting out and about in Greater Manchester today.
A day after the government introduced new social distancing advice, a number of the region's high streets and shopping centres appeared to be similarly, or only slightly less busy than they are on any given Tuesday.
Others were noticeably quieter than normal however, although not totally deserted.
On Monday the government advised the public to work from home where possible, and avoid non essential travelling and gathering in crowded places, in a bid to curtail the spread of Covid 19.
Although some businesses have announced they are temporarily closing, such as Urban Outfitters, many more remain open across Greater Manchester.
Market Street in Manchester city centre was still busy with people earlier today, although other parts of the city centre did appear slightly quieter than usual.
Bolton town centre was also busy on Tuesday morning, while photos taken in nearby Bury show fewer shoppers on the streets than normal.
The car park at Manchester Fort in Cheetham Hill still appeared busy, but at the Trafford Centre, there were notably fewer cars in some car parks than usual for a mid week afternoon.
Elsewhere, photos taken at terminal two at Manchester Airport captured a quiet moment on the usually busy concourse, with only airport staff to be seen.
Trams, trains and buses are still running, confirmed Transport for Greater Manchester earlier today, at a reduced level.
The public is being advised against non urgent travel on public transport - something that is still unavoidable for many workers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Alternative league table that has Man Utd finishing in top four

Premier League football may have ground to a halt due to the coronavirus outbreak but football fans have been handed an indication into how the season could eventually pan out .
Before a ball was even kicked back in August , BT Sport created 'The Script of the Season ' to predict how the 2019/20 campaign would end up .
It covered who would win the Premier League , who would secure Champions League and Europa League football , and who would be relegated to the Championship .
It is worth noting that the script does not take into account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while the coronavirus outbreak certainly wasn ’ t accounted for .
As a result of professional football being suspended until the start of April at the very earliest , the Mirror have opted to simulate the rest of the campaign using the data from Google Cloud , Opta and Squawka used in the initial script .
And while fans of Liverpool , Leicester and Manchester United will be pleased with the outcome , supporters of Chelsea , Sheffield United and Aston Villa will be hoping for better once the action returns for real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are already 25 points clear at the top , Liverpool end their 30 year wait for a league title and are crowned Premier League champions .
According to the document , Manchester City collect all three points in their game against Arsenal , meaning the Merseysiders still need six points from their next two fixtures to clinch the title .
And although Jurgen Klopp ’ s side are held to a 1-1 by Everton in the Merseyside Derby and City hammer Burnley 5-0 , the Reds beat Crystal Palace 4-0 before drawing 1-1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Liverpool clearly spent too much time celebrating their achievement as City hammered them 4-1 in their next game , but Klopp ’ s side quickly recovered to beat Aston Villa 4-0 and Brighton 1-0 .
Liverpool then drew 1-1 with Burnley before losing 3-1 against Arsenal , and finished their campaign with a 2-1 win over Chelsea and another victory Newcastle in their final game of the season .
As a result , Jurgen Klopp ’ s side finished the season on 99 points , while City finished 16 points behind on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have both finished first and second respectively , there are two more European places up for grabs .
Leicester City take third and Chelsea and Manchester United battle it out for the final spot .
And it is United who come out on top , to cap a remarkable turnaround under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The Reds finish the campaign on 61 points , sealing Champions League football by a single point ahead Frank Lampard ’ s side .
Elsewhere , Arsenal finished sixth , one place and a point ahead of arch-rivals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the final standings .
Sheffield United suffered a dip in form and ended up finishing in tenth , while Everton finished the season top of the bottom half .
At the bottom , it is bad news for Norwich who finish rock bottom and eight points from safety .
Aston Villa also returned to the Championship as did Brighton , with Bournemouth , West Ham and Watford all surviving by the skin of their teeth .

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Premier League football may have ground to a halt due to the coronavirus outbreak but football fans have been handed an indication into how the season could eventually pan out.
Before a ball was even kicked back in August, BT Sport created 'The Script of the Season' to predict how the 2019/20 campaign would end up.
It covered who would win the Premier League, who would secure Champions League and Europa League football, and who would be relegated to the Championship.
It is worth noting that the script does not take into account human error, suspensions or injuries, while the coronavirus outbreak certainly wasn’t accounted for.
As a result of professional football being suspended until the start of April at the very earliest, the Mirror have opted to simulate the rest of the campaign using the data from Google Cloud, Opta and Squawka used in the initial script.
And while fans of Liverpool, Leicester and Manchester United will be pleased with the outcome, supporters of Chelsea, Sheffield United and Aston Villa will be hoping for better once the action returns for real.
The title race
As expected, and given they are already 25 points clear at the top, Liverpool end their 30 year wait for a league title and are crowned Premier League champions.
According to the document, Manchester City collect all three points in their game against Arsenal, meaning the Merseysiders still need six points from their next two fixtures to clinch the title.
And although Jurgen Klopp’s side are held to a 1-1 by Everton in the Merseyside Derby and City hammer Burnley 5-0, the Reds beat Crystal Palace 4-0 before drawing 1-1 with Chelsea to clinch the title.
But Liverpool clearly spent too much time celebrating their achievement as City hammered them 4-1 in their next game, but Klopp’s side quickly recovered to beat Aston Villa 4-0 and Brighton 1-0.
Liverpool then drew 1-1 with Burnley before losing 3-1 against Arsenal, and finished their campaign with a 2-1 win over Chelsea and another victory Newcastle in their final game of the season.
As a result, Jurgen Klopp’s side finished the season on 99 points, while City finished 16 points behind on 83.
The Champions League spots
As Liverpool and Man City have both finished first and second respectively, there are two more European places up for grabs.
Leicester City take third and Chelsea and Manchester United battle it out for the final spot.
And it is United who come out on top, to cap a remarkable turnaround under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The Reds finish the campaign on 61 points, sealing Champions League football by a single point ahead Frank Lampard’s side.
Elsewhere, Arsenal finished sixth, one place and a point ahead of arch-rivals Tottenham, while Wolves and Burnley followed in the final standings.
Sheffield United suffered a dip in form and ended up finishing in tenth, while Everton finished the season top of the bottom half.
The relegation places
At the bottom, it is bad news for Norwich who finish rock bottom and eight points from safety.
Aston Villa also returned to the Championship as did Brighton, with Bournemouth, West Ham and Watford all surviving by the skin of their teeth.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Man Utd interested in transfer-listed Barcelona star and more rumours

Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti - according to reports .
The Spanish side are reportedly set to axe a number of players in order to raise funds for their summer transfer business .
Barcelona are set to allow Umtiti to leave the club and report are interested in luring the Frenchman to the .
The former Lyon defender has struggled to nail down a starting spot since his move from France but has enjoyed a spell in the first-team of late .
If the report is to be believed , Barcelona want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by selling him while his stock is stable .
is reportedly on the hunt to find Harry Maguire a long-term partner at the heart of defence and wants to bring Umtiti to Old Trafford .
The France international is contracted to the Catalan club until 2023 and is also believed to be a target for Arsenal .
Elsewhere , Atletico Madrid have reportedly emerged as potential suitors for Alexis Sanchez at the end of the season .
suggest a return to Spain is on the cards for the Chile international as Inter Milan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanent .
Atletico are believed to be monitoring his progress in Italy ahead of a summer move .
However , Diego Simeone is aware of Sanchez ’ s wage demands which could scupper the deal .
Sanchez has made 15 appearances , scoring one goal and registering three assists .

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Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti - according to reports.
The Spanish side are reportedly set to axe a number of players in order to raise funds for their summer transfer business.
Barcelona are set to allow Umtiti to leave the club and Sport report Manchester United are interested in luring the Frenchman to the Premier League .
The former Lyon defender has struggled to nail down a starting spot since his move from France but has enjoyed a spell in the first-team of late.
If the report is to be believed, Barcelona want to take advantage of his recent run by selling him while his stock is stable.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly on the hunt to find Harry Maguire a long-term partner at the heart of defence and wants to bring Umtiti to Old Trafford.
The France international is contracted to the Catalan club until 2023 and is also believed to be a target for Arsenal.
Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid have reportedly emerged as potential suitors for Alexis Sanchez at the end of the season.
The Daily Mail suggest a return to Spain is on the cards for the Chile international as Inter Milan are unlikely to make his loan stay permanent.
Atletico are believed to be monitoring his progress in Italy ahead of a summer move.
However, Diego Simeone is aware of Sanchez’s wage demands which could scupper the deal.
Sanchez has made 15 appearances, scoring one goal and registering three assists.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Emergency coronavirus bill to grant government 'temporary powers to take action'

An emergency coronavirus legislation granting the Government more powers is to be introduced to Parliament this week .
The move , which has been set out for the first time today , has been made in order to protect public health , increase NHS capacity , strengthen social care and support the public to take the right action at the right time during the pandemic .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the legistlation will only be used when `` absolutely necessary '' .
Known as the Emergency Coronavirus Bill , it will also allow for more phone or video hearings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus in the court system and enable recently retired NHS and social care staff to return to work without any negative repercussions on their pensions .
It will also allow for statutory sick pay to be paid to those self-isolating from day one , with small businesses able to claim them back from HM Revenue and Customs .
The new laws , issued by the Government and appearing before Parliament this week , are described as `` temporary , proportionate to the threat , will only be used when strictly necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long as required to respond to the situation . ''
The bill allows the four UK governments to switch on these new powers when they are needed and they switch them off again once they are no longer necessary , based on the advice of the four Chief Medical Officers .
The measures under the bill fall into five key categories : • Containing and slowing the virus • Enhancing capacity and the flexible deployment of staff across essential services • Managing the deceased in a dignified way should we experience excess deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do the right thing and follow public health advice Matt Hancock said : `` We are doing everything we can to protect lives and support the NHS , guided by the best scientists and clinicians in the world .
`` The new measures we will be introducing in the Emergency Coronavirus Bill this week will only be used when it is absolutely necessary and must be timed to maximise their effectiveness , but crucially they give the government the powers it needs to protect lives .
Read more of today 's top stories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and working for the best we will get through this , but this is a national effort and we must all work together ‒ from businesses prioritising the welfare of their employees , to people thoroughly washing their hands . ''
He added : `` I also want to pay tribute to our brilliantly selfless NHS and social care staff who are working tirelessly to care for our friends and loved ones in this unprecedented period . ''
Chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty also said : `` Our approach to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain driven by the scientific and clinical evidence so we do the right thing at the right time .
`` The measures included in this bill will help support our frontline workers , protect the public and delay the peak of the virus to the summer months when the NHS is typically under less pressure .
`` It is important everyone continues to play their part by avoiding non-essential contact and travel as well as washing their hands regularly for 20 seconds with soap and water . ''

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An emergency coronavirus legislation granting the Government more powers is to be introduced to Parliament this week.
The move, which has been set out for the first time today, has been made in order to protect public health, increase NHS capacity, strengthen social care and support the public to take the right action at the right time during the pandemic.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the legistlation will only be used when "absolutely necessary".
Known as the Emergency Coronavirus Bill, it will also allow for more phone or video hearings in court cases to stop the spread of the virus in the court system and enable recently retired NHS and social care staff to return to work without any negative repercussions on their pensions.
It will also allow for statutory sick pay to be paid to those self-isolating from day one, with small businesses able to claim them back from HM Revenue and Customs.
(Image: PA)
The new laws, issued by the Government and appearing before Parliament this week, are described as "temporary, proportionate to the threat, will only be used when strictly necessary and will be in place for as long as required to respond to the situation."
The bill allows the four UK governments to switch on these new powers when they are needed and they switch them off again once they are no longer necessary, based on the advice of the four Chief Medical Officers.
The measures under the bill fall into five key categories:
Containing and slowing the virus
Easing legislative and regulatory requirements
Enhancing capacity and the flexible deployment of staff across essential services
Managing the deceased in a dignified way should we experience excess deaths
Supporting and protecting the public to do the right thing and follow public health advice
Matt Hancock said: "We are doing everything we can to protect lives and support the NHS, guided by the best scientists and clinicians in the world.
"The new measures we will be introducing in the Emergency Coronavirus Bill this week will only be used when it is absolutely necessary and must be timed to maximise their effectiveness, but crucially they give the government the powers it needs to protect lives.
"By planning for the worst and working for the best we will get through this, but this is a national effort and we must all work together ‒ from businesses prioritising the welfare of their employees, to people thoroughly washing their hands."
He added: "I also want to pay tribute to our brilliantly selfless NHS and social care staff who are working tirelessly to care for our friends and loved ones in this unprecedented period."
Chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty also said: "Our approach to responding to this outbreak has and will remain driven by the scientific and clinical evidence so we do the right thing at the right time.
"The measures included in this bill will help support our frontline workers, protect the public and delay the peak of the virus to the summer months when the NHS is typically under less pressure.
"It is important everyone continues to play their part by avoiding non-essential contact and travel as well as washing their hands regularly for 20 seconds with soap and water."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Stockport woman on what life is like in lockdown in Spain

A Manchester woman has revealed what life is like behind the lockdown in Spain .
Jodie Platten , 34 , from Stockport , a trainee climbing instructor at The Olive Branch in El Chorro , Málaga , is in isolation as a result of the Spanish government going into a state of emergency .
She said : “ We ’ re up in the hills up here so we are pretty away from it all .
“ But they [ the authorities ] have been really strict .
The retreat here has now officially closed , our guests are leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s all happened really quickly , and the government is taking it really seriously .
I think they ’ re following what Italy has done.
” Jodie is currently restricted to the hostel and its grounds , and only allowed to leave to get essential supplies .
“ Once they shut the schools , that was it , no one was allowed to do anything , ” she said .
“ Everyone has to stay where they live .
One person is allowed out to go to the supermarket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go out if you need to see the doctor or go to the hospital .
But that ’ s it .
“ In Barcelona there are drones in the sky to catch people who aren ’ t following the rules .
They ’ re giving out fines too . ''
Cases of COVID-19 have reached 11,409 in Spain and the country has recorded 509 deaths as a result of the virus - figures only surpassed by Italy in Europe .
The Spanish emergency services are currently stretched past capacity .
“ We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make decisions on who to treat , and prioritising the younger patients who might have more chance of survival .
“ We ’ ve also been told not to buy the masks as there ’ s a shortage and they only help if you ’ re sick .
They don ’ t stop you from getting it .
“ We ’ ve been warned that the emergency services probably wouldn ’ t be able to assist with a climbing injury so have been advised not to climb at the moment .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed not to climb out of respect to the authorities .
“ Restaurants , bars , tourist attractions are closed .
It didn ’ t feel real at first , but it ’ s honestly really serious .
“ It ’ s all got an apocalyptic feel to it .
The electric keeps popping off too .
I ’ ve been keeping myself busy with yoga , running , cooking for people - lots of cooking - and reading .
Things you don ’ t usually have the time to do .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s going to be like this for at least two weeks now .
The advice changes daily . ''
While foreign-nationals are being given the option to leave the country and repatriate , Miss Platten has opted to remain in Spain during the outbreak .
“ I did look at coming home , but by sending everyone to the airports with potentially sick people , it ’ s a greater risk and it ’ s going to spread it further .
“ Flight costs are going up and up too .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ get one out .
Then if you do manage to get home , you end up having to go into mandatory quarantine .
“ I ’ m close to everyone I ’ m in isolation with here so I ’ ve decided to stick it out here .
I might look at travelling back in a few weeks depending what happens .
I ’ m lucky , it ’ s a really beautiful place.
” Gary and Mel Bryrne , originally from Woking , Surrey , own The Olive Branch where Jodie is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business 11 years ago , and this is the first season where they ’ ve had to cope with no income .
Mel said : “ Any tourism places , events and activities have all been closed .
Our guests have had to make emergency arrangements to get home .
`` Some have had to go through Gibraltar , others have gone in vans to the borders to try and cross home .
`` They are telling us to isolate but telling everyone to travel .
“ Our volunteers here are friends , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all our future bookings are being cancelled as flights are being cancelled and our calendar is pretty much clear now for the next two months.
” While the resort will have no more guests for the next eight weeks , Mrs Byrne remains optimistic that tourists will return once the pandemic is over .
She added : “ For the future - we don ’ t know .
We just hope that once travel resumes , people will be chomping at the bit to come back and climb with us , but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it isn ’ t climbing season by that point .
“ It ’ s a hugely famous climbing area here so we hope when things reopen people will return .
`` Especially when people want to come away to the sunshine . ''
Read more of today 's top stories here Mr Byrne is keen to hear what financial aid the Spanish government will provide to its business .
“ It ’ s going to be hard with no money coming in , ” he said .
“ Once we are allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government will do a big push on all tourism .
“ But with the time it ’ s going to take - we ’ re worried about the economy .
`` The economy is massively based on tourism and if people aren ’ t going to come through fear , then what happens ?
“ We ’ re waiting to hear from the government about how they ’ re going to help businesses through this .
“ They ’ re due to hold a meeting within the next two weeks to discuss what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and what they ’ re going to do to help .
`` There ’ s a lot of people whose jobs are on hold so there ’ s going to be a lot of people that are going to need financial help . ''
He added : “ As far as we are concerned at the moment our business is now closed and we are not earning a single penny so we have to adjust and brace ourselves and see what happens .
“ But as soon as travel resumes , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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A Manchester woman has revealed what life is like behind the lockdown in Spain.
Jodie Platten, 34, from Stockport, a trainee climbing instructor at The Olive Branch in El Chorro, Málaga, is in isolation as a result of the Spanish government going into a state of emergency.
She said: “We’re up in the hills up here so we are pretty away from it all.
“But they [the authorities] have been really strict. The retreat here has now officially closed, our guests are leaving as soon as they can get flights.
“It’s all happened really quickly, and the government is taking it really seriously. I think they’re following what Italy has done.”
Jodie is currently restricted to the hostel and its grounds, and only allowed to leave to get essential supplies.
“Once they shut the schools, that was it, no one was allowed to do anything,” she said.
“Everyone has to stay where they live. One person is allowed out to go to the supermarket or the chemist.
“You can go out if you need to see the doctor or go to the hospital. But that’s it.
“In Barcelona there are drones in the sky to catch people who aren’t following the rules. They’re giving out fines too."
(Image: UGC)
Cases of COVID-19 have reached 11,409 in Spain and the country has recorded 509 deaths as a result of the virus - figures only surpassed by Italy in Europe. The Spanish emergency services are currently stretched past capacity.
“We’ve heard that the hospitals are having to make decisions on who to treat, and prioritising the younger patients who might have more chance of survival.
“We’ve also been told not to buy the masks as there’s a shortage and they only help if you’re sick. They don’t stop you from getting it.
“We’ve been warned that the emergency services probably wouldn’t be able to assist with a climbing injury so have been advised not to climb at the moment.
“All the local people who climb have agreed not to climb out of respect to the authorities.
“Restaurants, bars, tourist attractions are closed. It didn’t feel real at first, but it’s honestly really serious.
“It’s all got an apocalyptic feel to it. The electric keeps popping off too. I’ve been keeping myself busy with yoga, running, cooking for people - lots of cooking - and reading. Things you don’t usually have the time to do.
“And as far as we know, it’s going to be like this for at least two weeks now. The advice changes daily."
While foreign-nationals are being given the option to leave the country and repatriate, Miss Platten has opted to remain in Spain during the outbreak.
(Image: UGC)
“I did look at coming home, but by sending everyone to the airports with potentially sick people, it’s a greater risk and it’s going to spread it further.
“Flight costs are going up and up too. That’s if you can even get one out. Then if you do manage to get home, you end up having to go into mandatory quarantine.
“I’m close to everyone I’m in isolation with here so I’ve decided to stick it out here. I might look at travelling back in a few weeks depending what happens. I’m lucky, it’s a really beautiful place.”
Gary and Mel Bryrne, originally from Woking, Surrey, own The Olive Branch where Jodie is currently in lockdown.
They started the business 11 years ago, and this is the first season where they’ve had to cope with no income.
Mel said: “Any tourism places, events and activities have all been closed. Our guests have had to make emergency arrangements to get home.
"Some have had to go through Gibraltar, others have gone in vans to the borders to try and cross home.
"They are telling us to isolate but telling everyone to travel.
“Our volunteers here are friends, they are safe staying with us - all our future bookings are being cancelled as flights are being cancelled and our calendar is pretty much clear now for the next two months.”
While the resort will have no more guests for the next eight weeks, Mrs Byrne remains optimistic that tourists will return once the pandemic is over.
She added: “For the future - we don’t know. We just hope that once travel resumes, people will be chomping at the bit to come back and climb with us, but we will be getting back into the summer when it isn’t climbing season by that point.
“It’s a hugely famous climbing area here so we hope when things reopen people will return.
"Especially when people want to come away to the sunshine."
Mr Byrne is keen to hear what financial aid the Spanish government will provide to its business.
“It’s going to be hard with no money coming in,” he said.
“Once we are allowed to reopen, we are sure the government will do a big push on all tourism.
“But with the time it’s going to take - we’re worried about the economy.
"The economy is massively based on tourism and if people aren’t going to come through fear, then what happens?
“We’re waiting to hear from the government about how they’re going to help businesses through this.
“They’re due to hold a meeting within the next two weeks to discuss what will happen once they lift the lockdown, and what they’re going to do to help.
"There’s a lot of people whose jobs are on hold so there’s going to be a lot of people that are going to need financial help."
He added: “As far as we are concerned at the moment our business is now closed and we are not earning a single penny so we have to adjust and brace ourselves and see what happens.
“But as soon as travel resumes, we will be open for business.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Tuesday March 17

It may seem like it has been a long week already .
But it is only Tuesday .
And while the outside world may seem a little scary right now , a lottery win could be what you need to perk you up .
So , we 'll still bring you the results of the National Lottery draws .
Tonight 's Euromillions draw is a staggering £57m and surely not to be missed .
And after all , it 's St Patrick 's Day and the luck of the Irish could be on your side .
To play the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lottery ticket before 7.30pm and choose five main numbers and two lucky stars - or you can play online .
But even if you do n't secure the jackpot , you could still take home large amounts of cash .
With every ticket you 'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked .
Tonight we 'll be revealing the results for Euromillions , the Thunderball draw , and the Millionaire Maker code .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of the winning numbers as they 're drawn .

It may seem like it has been a long week already.
But it is only Tuesday.
And while the outside world may seem a little scary right now, a lottery win could be what you need to perk you up.
So, we'll still bring you the results of the National Lottery draws.
Tonight's Euromillions draw is a staggering £57m and surely not to be missed.
And after all, it's St Patrick's Day and the luck of the Irish could be on your side.
To play the game, you'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm and choose five main numbers and two lucky stars - or you can play online.
But even if you don't secure the jackpot, you could still take home large amounts of cash.
With every ticket you'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked.
Tonight we'll be revealing the results for Euromillions, the Thunderball draw, and the Millionaire Maker code.
Follow our live blog below for the all of the winning numbers as they're drawn.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United will be paying close attention as UEFA hold a meeting later today to decide what should happen in @ @ @ @ @ pandemic and its impact on world football .
The governing body are meeting with representatives @ @ @ @ @ leagues on Tuesday to try and work out what happens next .
It is by @ @ @ @ @ possibilities will have to have been prepared for given how much disruption there has been @ @ @ @ @ more .
In terms of transfer news , United continue to be linked with both @ @ @ @ @ in the summer transfer window .
Bruno Fernandes won the Premier League player of the @ @ @ @ @ The Portugal international only arrived at Old Trafford in January but has made an instant @ @ @ @ @ life at the club .
Recap the latest United news , rumours and updates throughout @ @ @

Manchester United will be paying close attention as UEFA hold a meeting later today to decide what should happen in regards to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its impact on world football.
The governing body are meeting with representatives of clubs, players and leagues on Tuesday to try and work out what happens next. It is by no means straightforward and many possibilities will have to have been prepared for given how much disruption there has been and with the potential for more.
In terms of transfer news, United continue to be linked with both Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham in the summer transfer window.
Bruno Fernandes won the Premier League player of the month award for February. The Portugal international only arrived at Old Trafford in January but has made an instant impact with his start to life at the club.
Recap the latest United news, rumours and updates throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Manchester City news and transfers RECAP

Manchester City will hope to find out some more answers about how the rest of the season will be played @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
All major sporting events have been cancelled in recent days , with the @ @ @ @ @ fixtures will be postponed until April 4 at the earliest .
UEFA are due to @ @ @ @ @ , clubs and leagues on Tuesday morning to try and reach some solutions on how @ @ @ @ @ football calendar .
There have already been a number of different ideas floated as to @ @ @ @ @ resolved .
Lyon 's president Jean-Michel Aulas will not be any more popular at Anfield @ @ @ @ @ to work out the winners of domestic leagues , a ranking that would mean that @ @ @ @ @ crowned as Premier League champions .
Look back over the latest City updates from throughout @ @ @

Manchester City will hope to find out some more answers about how the rest of the season will be played out amid ongoing concerns about coronavirus.
All major sporting events have been cancelled in recent days, with the Premier League declaring that all fixtures will be postponed until April 4 at the earliest. UEFA are due to speak with representatives of players, clubs and leagues on Tuesday morning to try and reach some solutions on how best to proceed with the football calendar.
There have already been a number of different ideas floated as to how the season should be resolved. Lyon's president Jean-Michel Aulas will not be any more popular at Anfield after suggesting a co-efficient system to work out the winners of domestic leagues, a ranking that would mean that City rather than Liverpool were crowned as Premier League champions.
Look back over the latest City updates from throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--McDonald's closing all restaurants and moving to drive-thru and delivery only

Fast food giant McDonald 's will be temporarily closing the seating areas of its restaurants they have announced .
From 5am on Wednesday customers wo n't be able to go inside restaurants to order and eat a meal .
However they will continue to serve food through their drive-thru 's and delivery operations , such as McDelivery and Uber Eats .
The burger chain has at least 25 outlets across Greater Manchester .
On Monday the government urged people to avoid restaurants , as well as bars , pubs , clubs and other social venues as part of their social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the coronavirus .
Today the chain said they would remain open `` as long as it was safe to do so . ''
However from breakfast service tomorrow all restaurants in the UK and Ireland will become takeaway only until further notice .
In a statement , chief executive Paul Pomroy said : `` Our restaurants will remain open for as long as it is safe to do so .
`` In the last 24 hours it has become clear that we need to temporarily change our operations to ensure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Government 's guidance on social distancing .
`` Therefore from 5am tomorrow ( Wednesday ) morning all restaurants will close seating areas and temporarily move to being takeaway , drive-thru and McDelivery only . ''
Seating areas and children 's play areas will be closed off but toilets will remain open .
Meanwhile the annual Monopoly promotion is being paused until later in the year .
Earlier today they announced they would be handing out free drinks to emergency service , NHS and council workers as thank you for their work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We want to use our UK and Ireland footprint to thank , reward and support the health and care workers doing an incredible job in difficult and unprecedented times .
`` This offer is a token of our appreciation for the tireless work that these professionals are carrying out in the communities in which we operate . ''
`` From today we are offering free drinks for those workers in our restaurants and Drive Thrus , on sight of their work pass . ''
Reports in America have suggested the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are franchises , is considering giving franchisees rent holidays to help with the financial impact of the crisis .

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Fast food giant McDonald's will be temporarily closing the seating areas of its restaurants they have announced.
From 5am on Wednesday customers won't be able to sit down and eat a meal and service will be takeaway only.
They will continue to serve food through their drive-thru's and delivery operations, such as McDelivery and Uber Eats.
The burger chain has at least 25 outlets across Greater Manchester.
On Monday the government urged people to avoid restaurants, as well as bars, pubs, clubs and other social venues as part of their social distancing policy to try and limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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Today the chain said they would remain open "as long as it was safe to do so."
However from breakfast service tomorrow all restaurants in the UK and Ireland will become takeaway only until further notice.
In a statement, chief executive Paul Pomroy said: "Our restaurants will remain open for as long as it is safe to do so.
"In the last 24 hours it has become clear that we need to temporarily change our operations to ensure the wellbeing of our employees and customers consistent with the Government's guidance on social distancing.
"Therefore from 5am tomorrow (Wednesday) morning all restaurants will close seating areas and temporarily move to being takeaway, drive-thru and McDelivery only."
Seating areas and children's play areas will be closed off but toilets will remain open.
Meanwhile the annual Monopoly promotion is being paused until later in the year.
Earlier today they announced they would be handing out free drinks to emergency service, NHS and council workers as thank you for their work during the Covid-19 outbreak.
A spokesperson said: "We want to use our UK and Ireland footprint to thank, reward and support the health and care workers doing an incredible job in difficult and unprecedented times.
"This offer is a token of our appreciation for the tireless work that these professionals are carrying out in the communities in which we operate."
"From today we are offering free drinks for those workers in our restaurants and Drive Thrus, on sight of their work pass."
Reports in America have suggested the firm, where 90 percent of restaurants are franchises, is considering giving franchisees rent holidays to help with the financial impact of the crisis.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--How Ferguson dealt with agents on Man Utd contracts

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has lifted the lid on Sir Alex Ferguson 's dislike for agents and the way he 'd get players to sort their own futures .
Johnstone grew up in the United academy from the age of 10 and remained with the club until the age of 25 when he sealed a permanent move to West Bromwich Albion .
And speaking to the Baggies ' official website , Johnstone opened up on his interactions with Ferguson and how the legendary Old Trafford boss would deal with youngsters coming through .
`` He was massively involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 13 , '' said Johnstone .
`` Our training would be in a few different locations but when you get to 14 you ’ re at Carrington all the time .
`` Sometimes we ’ d be playing games and the first-team and him would come and watch after training , we used to be so star-struck . ''
On his encounters with Ferguson himself , Johnstone admitted he could n't help but respect him and revealed how the Scot wanted to deal with just the players themselves and not their agents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do all the contracts , so I remember going in for my first one after my scholarship ended at 18 , 19 [ years old ] and he wouldn ’ t have anything to do with agents .
`` My agent had rung up and Sir Alex had got wind of it , I was running over for training and he collared me in front of everyone .
He told me I was old enough to vote so I was old enough to make my own decision on the contract .
Luckily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I went to see him on my own he was fine .
I think he was right . ''
Johnstone added that he only had good memories of dealing with Ferguson .
The West Brom man also worked under David Moyes , Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho at United .
He added : `` Sir Alex is a nice guy and he has this aura about him which made you respect him right away.
``

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Former Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has lifted the lid on Sir Alex Ferguson's dislike for agents and the way he'd get players to sort their own futures.
Johnstone grew up in the United academy from the age of 10 and remained with the club until the age of 25 when he sealed a permanent move to West Bromwich Albion.
And speaking to the Baggies' official website, Johnstone opened up on his interactions with Ferguson and how the legendary Old Trafford boss would deal with youngsters coming through.
"He was massively involved but more so when we got to about 13," said Johnstone.
"Our training would be in a few different locations but when you get to 14 you’re at Carrington all the time.
"Sometimes we’d be playing games and the first-team and him would come and watch after training, we used to be so star-struck."
On his encounters with Ferguson himself, Johnstone admitted he couldn't help but respect him and revealed how the Scot wanted to deal with just the players themselves and not their agents.
Johnstone added: "He used to do all the contracts, so I remember going in for my first one after my scholarship ended at 18, 19 [years old] and he wouldn’t have anything to do with agents.
"My agent had rung up and Sir Alex had got wind of it, I was running over for training and he collared me in front of everyone. He told me I was old enough to vote so I was old enough to make my own decision on the contract. Luckily I trained well that day, so when I went to see him on my own he was fine. I think he was right."
Johnstone added that he only had good memories of dealing with Ferguson. The West Brom man also worked under David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho at United.
He added: "Sir Alex is a nice guy and he has this aura about him which made you respect him right away. "


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Mystery duo chase away two knifemen attacking teen in alley

A pair of brave bystanders scared off two knife-wielding men who were assaulting a teenager in an alleyway .
The 17-year-old was approached by the attackers when he was walking along a path which connects Fairfield Road and Brookland Avenue , in Farnworth , at around 6pm on Monday , February 17 .
Police say they assaulted the youngster and threatened him with a knife .
Fortunately , two men who were passing by intervened and the offenders ran away .
The attackers are described as black men , aged between 18 and 20 and both wearing black hooded bubble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a skinny build ; one of them is around 5ft 10ins tall and the other around 5ft 6-7ins tall .
So far no arrests have been made .
Detective Constable Chris Hickey , of GMP ’ s Bolton division , has now launched an appeal for more information on the incident and hopes to speak to the pair of men who intervened .
“ This was an unprovoked attack which fortunately did not result in any injuries for the victim but he was left understandably shaken , ” he said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bravery of the two men who intervened and made the offenders run from the scene ; I would like to speak to those two men as I believe they could significantly aid this investigation .
“ I also would like to hear from anyone else who was around that area of Farnworth at that time – did you see two men of the aforementioned description acting suspiciously around the area of that night ?
If so , get in touch.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5300 quoting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A pair of brave bystanders scared off two knife-wielding men who were assaulting a teenager in an alleyway.
The 17-year-old was approached by the attackers when he was walking along a path which connects Fairfield Road and Brookland Avenue, in Farnworth, at around 6pm on Monday, February 17.
Police say they assaulted the youngster and threatened him with a knife.
Fortunately, two men who were passing by intervened and the offenders ran away.
The attackers are described as black men, aged between 18 and 20 and both wearing black hooded bubble jackets.
They are both said to have a skinny build; one of them is around 5ft 10ins tall and the other around 5ft 6-7ins tall.
So far no arrests have been made.
Detective Constable Chris Hickey, of GMP’s Bolton division, has now launched an appeal for more information on the incident and hopes to speak to the pair of men who intervened.
“This was an unprovoked attack which fortunately did not result in any injuries for the victim but he was left understandably shaken,” he said.
“This is largely due to the awareness and bravery of the two men who intervened and made the offenders run from the scene; I would like to speak to those two men as I believe they could significantly aid this investigation.
“I also would like to hear from anyone else who was around that area of Farnworth at that time – did you see two men of the aforementioned description acting suspiciously around the area of that night? If so, get in touch.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5300 quoting incident number 3128 of 17/02/2020.
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Manchester United odds-on to sign Jude Bellingham

Manchester United are now odds-on to secure the signing of Birmingham City youngster Jude Bellingham this summer .
Plans are already in place at Old Trafford regarding the upcoming summer window , and the MEN understands that Bellingham was given a tour of United 's Carrington training complex last week .
The MEN also understands that the 16-year-old , who has started 27 games in the Championship this season , scoring four goals , has held talks with both Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea over a move in the summer .
But according to the latest odds from bookmaker Paddy Power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secure the youngster 's signature in the upcoming window .
Borussia Dortmund ( 3/1 ) are the next most likely to sign Bellingham , ahead Premier League rivals Chelsea ( 4/1 ) and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich , who are out at 7/1 .
While the midfielder is also rated at 20/1 to make it into England ’ s Euro 2021 squad , after this year ’ s tournament was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak .
United view midfield as one of their key areas to strengthen in the summer and also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jack Grealish and Leicester City playmaker James Maddison .

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Manchester United are now odds-on to secure the signing of Birmingham City youngster Jude Bellingham this summer.
Plans are already in place at Old Trafford regarding the upcoming summer window, and the MEN understands that Bellingham was given a tour of United's Carrington training complex last week.
The MEN also understands that the 16-year-old, who has started 27 games in the Championship this season, scoring four goals, has held talks with both Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea over a move in the summer.
But according to the latest odds from bookmaker Paddy Power, United are the 4/5 favourites to secure the youngster's signature in the upcoming window.
Borussia Dortmund (3/1) are the next most likely to sign Bellingham, ahead Premier League rivals Chelsea (4/1) and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, who are out at 7/1.
While the midfielder is also rated at 20/1 to make it into England’s Euro 2021 squad, after this year’s tournament was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
United view midfield as one of their key areas to strengthen in the summer and also have an interest in Aston Villa's Jack Grealish and Leicester City playmaker James Maddison.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Why Man City goalkeeper Muric has not played in 32 games for Forest

Just over 12 months ago , Aro Muric was part of the squad lifting the Carabao Cup at Wembley , having played a crucial role in getting the club to the final .
Now , the highly-rated Kosovan has gone 32 league games without kicking a ball on loan at Nottingham Forest in the Championship , having been dropped after just four appearances .
Although he was overlooked for the 2019 Carabao Cup final for Ederson , played as big a role in the trophy win as anyone at Wembley .
Muric , recalled from a loan at NAC Breda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of City ’ s games in the up until the final , playing a match-winning role in the quarter-final penalty shoot-out victory at Leicester .
He deserved his winner ’ s medal , perhaps more than anyone else .
The future looked bright for Muric , but as City lifted the same trophy at Wembley one year on , his status at the club seems a world away from the cup hero that lifted the Carabao Cup and was first in line to succeed Bravo as Ederson ’ s number two .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fitness , Muric was offered out on loan to gain vital first-team experience and return to challenge Bravo as the no.2 for Guardiola .
It was promotion-chasers Nottingham Forest who won the race to sign him , with the Forest Correspondent Sarah Clapson explaining how Reds boss Sabri Lamouchi earmarked Muric as the first-choice goalkeeper going into the new campaign .
“ Lamouchi made it very clear at the start of the season that Muric was going to be his No.1 , ” she told MEN Sport .
“ Forest seemed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was a bit of surprise when Brice Samba was then brought in as well .
But the manager said at the time Samba was for the future and Muric was for the present .
He came in with a good reputation , so big things were expected from him.
” However , just a few games later and Samba had replaced Muric following two costly , high-profile errors from the City man on his debut in the 2-1 opening day defeat to West Brom .
Clapson continues : “ It certainly was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuck by him initially , but the manager then said he felt the experience Brice Samba brings would make a difference .
“ And he 's been more than vindicated on that front - it was one of the turning points of Forest 's season when Lamouchi made that call .
Changing your goalkeeper is n't an easy decision to make , but it 's proved to be a good one for Forest .
“ Muric just had n't looked particularly composed - maybe his confidence had taken a hit with that West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ irony , though , he 'd actually arguably had his best game for Forest - against Charlton - before being dropped.
” While Muric has only made one more appearance since being dropped - in the 5-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Arsenal in September - his absence from the teamsheet at the City Ground is not for the want of trying .
“ There 's just been no unseating Samba .
It 's as simple as that , really , ” Clapson explains .
“ Samba has been one of Forest 's players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge difference since coming into the team .
He just has that bit more experience than Muric , and I think that shows at times .
Samba is now very much first-choice ; Lamouchi has made no bones about that.
” Lamouchi had declared in January that Muric would ‘ probably ’ return to City , but he remained in Nottingham past deadline day as the club didn ’ t want to leave themselves without an adequate back-up goalkeeper with the future of former City stopper Costel Pantilimon uncertain .
Barring injury to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play again for Forest when the season resumes , meaning he could end the season with as many international appearances as domestic ( five ) .
City will look to find Muric another loan spell next season , with Zack Steffen set to overtake Muric in the pecking order and replace the outgoing Bravo as back-up goalkeeper .
“ I 'd be surprised if [ Forest ] look to re-sign Muric next season , ” Clapson adds .
“ The loan just has n't really worked out how all parties would have hoped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exact same position at Forest next season - there 's no way he would be first-choice , barring injury - so ca n't imagine either he or Man City would be too pleased about that .
“ And from Forest 's perspective , while Muric arrived with a lot of potential and a great reputation , he 's just not been able to show what he 's capable of .
“ He 's still very young and I 'm sure there 's a good keeper in there , but a fresh start would @ @ @ @ @ @

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Just over 12 months ago, Aro Muric was part of the Manchester City squad lifting the Carabao Cup at Wembley, having played a crucial role in getting the club to the final.
Now, the highly-rated Kosovan has gone 32 league games without kicking a ball on loan at Nottingham Forest in the Championship, having been dropped after just four appearances.
Although he was overlooked for the 2019 Carabao Cup final for Ederson, Muric played as big a role in the trophy win as anyone at Wembley. Muric, recalled from a loan at NAC Breda to cover Claudio Bravo’s injury, had started all of City’s games in the Carabao Cup up until the final, playing a match-winning role in the quarter-final penalty shoot-out victory at Leicester. He deserved his winner’s medal, perhaps more than anyone else.
The future looked bright for Muric, but as City lifted the same trophy at Wembley one year on, his status at the club seems a world away from the cup hero that lifted the Carabao Cup and was first in line to succeed Bravo as Ederson’s number two.
In the summer, with Bravo back to fitness, Muric was offered out on loan to gain vital first-team experience and return to challenge Bravo as the no.2 for Guardiola.
It was promotion-chasers Nottingham Forest who won the race to sign him, with the Nottingham Post’s Forest Correspondent Sarah Clapson explaining how Reds boss Sabri Lamouchi earmarked Muric as the first-choice goalkeeper going into the new campaign.
“Lamouchi made it very clear at the start of the season that Muric was going to be his No.1,” she told MEN Sport.
“Forest seemed to be stockpiling goalkeepers in the summer, and there was a bit of surprise when Brice Samba was then brought in as well. But the manager said at the time Samba was for the future and Muric was for the present. He came in with a good reputation, so big things were expected from him.”
However, just a few games later and Samba had replaced Muric following two costly, high-profile errors from the City man on his debut in the 2-1 opening day defeat to West Brom.
Clapson continues: “It certainly wasn't the best of starts! Lamouchi stuck by him initially, but the manager then said he felt the experience Brice Samba brings would make a difference.
“And he's been more than vindicated on that front - it was one of the turning points of Forest's season when Lamouchi made that call. Changing your goalkeeper isn't an easy decision to make, but it's proved to be a good one for Forest.
“Muric just hadn't looked particularly composed - maybe his confidence had taken a hit with that West Brom game. With a bit of irony, though, he'd actually arguably had his best game for Forest - against Charlton - before being dropped.”
While Muric has only made one more appearance since being dropped - in the 5-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Arsenal in September - his absence from the teamsheet at the City Ground is not for the want of trying.
“There's just been no unseating Samba. It's as simple as that, really,” Clapson explains.
“Samba has been one of Forest's players of the season and has made a huge difference since coming into the team. He just has that bit more experience than Muric, and I think that shows at times. Samba is now very much first-choice; Lamouchi has made no bones about that.”
Lamouchi had declared in January that Muric would ‘probably’ return to City, but he remained in Nottingham past deadline day as the club didn’t want to leave themselves without an adequate back-up goalkeeper with the future of former City stopper Costel Pantilimon uncertain.
Barring injury to Samba, it seems unlikely Muric will play again for Forest when the season resumes, meaning he could end the season with as many international appearances as domestic (five).
City will look to find Muric another loan spell next season, with Zack Steffen set to overtake Muric in the pecking order and replace the outgoing Bravo as back-up goalkeeper.
“I'd be surprised if [Forest] look to re-sign Muric next season,” Clapson adds.
“The loan just hasn't really worked out how all parties would have hoped. Muric would find himself in the exact same position at Forest next season - there's no way he would be first-choice, barring injury - so can't imagine either he or Man City would be too pleased about that.
“And from Forest's perspective, while Muric arrived with a lot of potential and a great reputation, he's just not been able to show what he's capable of.
“He's still very young and I'm sure there's a good keeper in there, but a fresh start would suit everyone all round.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--On his way to mass murder, chilling video of Salman Abedi

Fiddling with the wires under his gilet , Salman Abedi makes last-minute preparations for his suicide-bomb attack at Manchester Arena .
It ’ s one of hundreds of CCTV images uncovered by the police investigation although this one wasn ’ t shown to jurors in his brother Hashem 's trial , which ended with the surviving , terror plotter brother being convicted of mass murder and injury .
An hour after these images were captured - standing in the foyer as people flooded out of the venue - Salman Abedi flicked the switch in his pocket and detonated the improvised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others .
His closest victim was standing just two metres away , killed by almost 3,000 pieces of shrapnel he had packed into the improvised explosive device ( IED ) in his backpack .
Almost every move he made that awful day was plotted by a remarkable police investigation into his crime , including up to and beyond the moment he detonated the home-made device .
The jury in his brother Hashem ’ s murder trial was shown hundreds of CCTV images although none that showed the devastation he caused .
The first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 22 , 2017 , showed him leaving the 3rd floor apartment at Granby House in central Manchester at 8.32am , where he assembled the device he had designed with his brother .
He is seen withdrawing £400 from an RBS cash machine on nearby Whitworth Street and returns to the flat ten minutes later .
Salman Abedi remained at the flat until 12.29pm when he is seen leaving the plush rented apartment , now carrying a large blue Kangol suitcase and a bin bag .
By 12.48pm he was in another taxi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Travelodge on nearby Great Ancoats Street .
More CCTV captured him pulling the suitcase along Houldsworth Street .
He is seen with the suitcase and bin bag walking onto Bradley Street then left onto Spear Street where he walks towards Faraday Street and approaches a bin .
At 12.52am he is captured approaching Stevenson Square , but this time he is without the black bin bag .
He arrived back at Granby House at 1.12pm on foot , still with the suitcase .
He remained in the flat for more than four hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him in the basement car park carrying two large black bin bags .
Moments later he is without them .
These are later found to contain a series of items connected to the making of the bomb , including six improvised detonator cylinders - not used in the final device - which had the fingerprints of his brother Hashem , who was in Libya at the time of the bombing , all over them .
Salman Abedi is seen leaving the flat again at 5.55pm and he heads to the Muslim Youth Foundation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pair at 6.09pm outside the building .
Abedi arranges for money to be sent back to Libya .
Later footage showed him heading towards Shudehill Metrolink station at 6.22pm .
He is seen boarding a tram and going the one stop to Victoria railway station .
By 6.33pm he is seen walking up the stairs towards the Arena - this is the last of his three reconnaissance missions .
He is seen talking to security staff before he leaves , boarding another taxi at 6.36pm and it takes him back to Granby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside the flat , leaving a note to the landlady to whom he had paid £600 cash to rent the flat for two weeks flat on the kitchen counter .
He had spent just four days there .
It read : “ Sorry if there is anything missing in the apartment or any mess made the extra 150 and the rest of the week ’ s rent can hopefully cover it .
“ Sam ” .
” He had rented the apartment under the name ‘ Sam Abdi ’ , and the quote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pretence was now over , as he knows he is about to kill and die .
Abedi is seen leaving again at 7.41pm , carrying a small rucksack and pulling the blue suitcase , heading across Sackville Street , down Back Acton Street and then onto Ebden Street .
Moments later he is seen on Minshull Street but this time without the suitcase , which has never been recovered .
The rucksack - containing his Libyan passport - was later found inside the rucksack abandoned on waste ground near Piccadilly station .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7.55pm at the station which takes him back to Granby House .
It waits for him for about six minutes while he goes inside the flat and returns with the large Karrimor rucksack .
The IED is inside .
The taxi takes him to Nicholas Street where it stops so he - carrying the rucksack - withdraws £50 from his Halifax account .
The taxi takes him to Shudehill bus station by 8.14pm .
He is seen on his phone while he waits for a tram .
He boards at tram at 8.28pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later .
He is seen sitting on one bench for one minute before moving to another where he sits for three minutes .
He walks to the public toilets where he is in a cubicle for ten minutes .
By 8.48pm is walking across the main station concourse and then takes a lift to the footbridge that leads to the Arena .
He is captured going into the City Room , the name of the foyer at the Arena , at 8.51pm .
He remains out of view for 19 minutes .
Abedi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Metrolink platform where he remains for 16 minutes .
Abedi leaves the tram platform at 9.29pm and takes the lift up to the footbridge to the Arena concourse .
Whilst in the lift , he appears to be adjusting wiring under his gilet .
He goes back to the foyer at 9.33pm - by now the concert inside the venue is in full swing .
He remains out of view of any CCTV camera for almost an hour .
Parents begin to gather in the foyer to pick up their children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stream out of the venue at 10.30pm .
Abedi appears from the stairway and walks across the concourse .
He is seen walking , left-to-right , across one image shown to the jury timed at 19 seconds before the explosion .
At 10.31pm he detonates the IED in his rucksack .

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Fiddling with the wires under his gilet, Salman Abedi makes last-minute preparations for his suicide-bomb attack at Manchester Arena.
It’s one of hundreds of CCTV images uncovered by the police investigation although this one wasn’t shown to jurors in his brother Hashem's trial, which ended with the surviving, terror plotter brother being convicted of mass murder and injury.
An hour after these images were captured - standing in the foyer as people flooded out of the venue - Salman Abedi flicked the switch in his pocket and detonated the improvised explosive device which killed himself and 22 others.
His closest victim was standing just two metres away, killed by almost 3,000 pieces of shrapnel he had packed into the improvised explosive device (IED) in his backpack.
Almost every move he made that awful day was plotted by a remarkable police investigation into his crime, including up to and beyond the moment he detonated the home-made device.
The jury in his brother Hashem’s murder trial was shown hundreds of CCTV images although none that showed the devastation he caused.
The first image from the day the attack, May 22, 2017, showed him leaving the 3rd floor apartment at Granby House in central Manchester at 8.32am, where he assembled the device he had designed with his brother.
He is seen withdrawing £400 from an RBS cash machine on nearby Whitworth Street and returns to the flat ten minutes later.
Salman Abedi remained at the flat until 12.29pm when he is seen leaving the plush rented apartment, now carrying a large blue Kangol suitcase and a bin bag.
By 12.48pm he was in another taxi and asked to be taken to the Travelodge on nearby Great Ancoats Street.
More CCTV captured him pulling the suitcase along Houldsworth Street.
He is seen with the suitcase and bin bag walking onto Bradley Street then left onto Spear Street where he walks towards Faraday Street and approaches a bin.
(Image: GMP)
At 12.52am he is captured approaching Stevenson Square, but this time he is without the black bin bag.
He arrived back at Granby House at 1.12pm on foot, still with the suitcase.
He remained in the flat for more than four hours, emerging at 5.30pm when CCTV shows him in the basement car park carrying two large black bin bags. Moments later he is without them.
These are later found to contain a series of items connected to the making of the bomb, including six improvised detonator cylinders - not used in the final device - which had the fingerprints of his brother Hashem, who was in Libya at the time of the bombing, all over them.
Salman Abedi is seen leaving the flat again at 5.55pm and he heads to the Muslim Youth Foundation on Brick Street.
CCTV captures him meeting a Libyan man called Rabie Zreba outside.
(Image: GMP)
More footage captures the pair at 6.09pm outside the building. Abedi arranges for money to be sent back to Libya.
Later footage showed him heading towards Shudehill Metrolink station at 6.22pm. He is seen boarding a tram and going the one stop to Victoria railway station.
By 6.33pm he is seen walking up the stairs towards the Arena - this is the last of his three reconnaissance missions.
He is seen talking to security staff before he leaves, boarding another taxi at 6.36pm and it takes him back to Granby House.
He spends about an hour inside the flat, leaving a note to the landlady to whom he had paid £600 cash to rent the flat for two weeks flat on the kitchen counter. He had spent just four days there.
It read: “Sorry if there is anything missing in the apartment or any mess made the extra 150 and the rest of the week’s rent can hopefully cover it. “Sam”.”
He had rented the apartment under the name ‘Sam Abdi’, and the quote marks around ‘Sam’ suggest all pretence was now over, as he knows he is about to kill and die.
Abedi is seen leaving again at 7.41pm, carrying a small rucksack and pulling the blue suitcase, heading across Sackville Street, down Back Acton Street and then onto Ebden Street.
Moments later he is seen on Minshull Street but this time without the suitcase, which has never been recovered. The rucksack - containing his Libyan passport - was later found inside the rucksack abandoned on waste ground near Piccadilly station.
He is seen getting into a taxi at 7.55pm at the station which takes him back to Granby House.
It waits for him for about six minutes while he goes inside the flat and returns with the large Karrimor rucksack. The IED is inside.
The taxi takes him to Nicholas Street where it stops so he - carrying the rucksack - withdraws £50 from his Halifax account.
The taxi takes him to Shudehill bus station by 8.14pm. He is seen on his phone while he waits for a tram.
He boards at tram at 8.28pm and arrives at Victoria station two minutes later. He is seen sitting on one bench for one minute before moving to another where he sits for three minutes.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
He walks to the public toilets where he is in a cubicle for ten minutes.
By 8.48pm is walking across the main station concourse and then takes a lift to the footbridge that leads to the Arena.
He is captured going into the City Room, the name of the foyer at the Arena, at 8.51pm. He remains out of view for 19 minutes.
Abedi leaves the foyer at 9.10pm and returns to the Metrolink platform where he remains for 16 minutes.
Abedi leaves the tram platform at 9.29pm and takes the lift up to the footbridge to the Arena concourse. Whilst in the lift, he appears to be adjusting wiring under his gilet.
He goes back to the foyer at 9.33pm - by now the concert inside the venue is in full swing.
He remains out of view of any CCTV camera for almost an hour.
Parents begin to gather in the foyer to pick up their children from the concert.
People start to stream out of the venue at 10.30pm. Abedi appears from the stairway and walks across the concourse.
He is seen walking, left-to-right, across one image shown to the jury timed at 19 seconds before the explosion.
At 10.31pm he detonates the IED in his rucksack.