themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Helen Flanagan on how daughter made her feel 'awful' over lockdown restrictions

Coronation Street favourite Helen Flanagan has opened up about the difficulties of dealing with lockdown with young children .
Helen , who plays Rosie Webster in Corrie , told how she had a difficult time with daughter Matilda after stopping her from playing with another child because of social distancing measures during the coronavirus pandemic .
The soap star from Bury says she felt 'awful ' when her eldest child scolded her for telling her she could n't play .
`` Today with Matilda was a little bit difficult , '' she told her followers in a video shared on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was changing her youngest daughter Delilah 's nappy , Matilda made a beeline for another little girl .
`` Matilda sees this little girl and runs over to her and wants to play with her , '' she said .
`` But it was really hard because of social distancing . ''
She added : `` Everyone misses everyone .
I obviously miss my friends .
`` I have n't seen any of my friends since lockdown .
`` I was like 'no darling come we 've got to social distance , mummy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I felt really sorry for her . ''
Matilda is four and Helen welcomed her second child with Preston North End footballer Scott Sinclair in June 2018 .
With a sigh doting mum Helen added about the experience : `` She was n't happy with me .
`` She was like 'you were naughty mummy , I have no friends . '
`` Honestly , it made me fell awful , it 's so hard .
I literally did n't know what to do . ''
Earlier this month Helen revealed her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivering PPE for the NHS .
The actress told fans that she was on her way with the personal protective equipment when her journey came to an abrupt stop .
Helen documented the experience in a video shared on her Instagram Stories while she waited for the AA to arrive .
She later updated her followers to say the AA had come to her aid , and they were going above and beyond by taking the delivery for her .

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Coronation Street favourite Helen Flanagan has opened up about the difficulties of dealing with lockdown with young children.
Helen, who plays Rosie Webster in Corrie, told how she had a difficult time with daughter Matilda after stopping her from playing with another child because of social distancing measures during the coronavirus pandemic.
The soap star from Bury says she felt 'awful' when her eldest child scolded her for telling her she couldn't play.
"Today with Matilda was a little bit difficult," she told her followers in a video shared on Instagram.
(Image: Helen Flanagan Instagram)
She explained that while she was changing her youngest daughter Delilah's nappy, Matilda made a beeline for another little girl.
"Matilda sees this little girl and runs over to her and wants to play with her," she said.
"But it was really hard because of social distancing."
She added: "Everyone misses everyone. I obviously miss my friends.
(Image: Helen Flanagan Instagram)
"I haven't seen any of my friends since lockdown.
"I miss my family, I miss my nana."
Helen, 29, added: "She didn't understand.
"I was like 'no darling come we've got to social distance, mummy said about the naughty virus.'
"I felt really sorry for her."
(Image: Helen Flanagan Instagram)
Matilda is four and Helen welcomed her second child with Preston North End footballer Scott Sinclair in June 2018.
With a sigh doting mum Helen added about the experience: "She wasn't happy with me.
"She was like 'you were naughty mummy, I have no friends.'
"Honestly, it made me fell awful, it's so hard. I literally didn't know what to do."
Earlier this month Helen revealed her car broke down on the motorway while delivering PPE for the NHS.
The actress told fans that she was on her way with the personal protective equipment when her journey came to an abrupt stop.
Helen documented the experience in a video shared on her Instagram Stories while she waited for the AA to arrive.
She later updated her followers to say the AA had come to her aid, and they were going above and beyond by taking the delivery for her.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Man jailed after hurling abuse at paramedics who were treating him

A drunk man has been jailed after he hurled abuse at paramedics who were tending to him and found him with a steak knife in his waistband .
Scott Brooke , 32 , was spotted on CCTV sitting on a wall outside a house in Stalybridge before he drunkenly fell off and was knocked unconscious .
As passing members of the public came to his aid , one who was looking for identification found a steak knife with a four-inch serrated blade hidden in his waistband .
An ambulance swiftly arrived , but Brooke proceeded to hurl abuse at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Manchester Magistrates Court heard .
After arriving at the hospital he continued to use ‘ unsavoury ’ language towards members of the public and the police .
Brooke , of Oldham , pleaded guilty to possession of a knife , being drunk and disorderly and breach of a restraining order .
Prosecuting , Andrew Hay told the court that on May 27 at 11.45pm , Brooke was seen on CCTV sitting on a wall outside a house on Clarence Street , near to an address he was prohibiting from going near due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fell off the wall and two witnesses came to assist , one person looked for his identification and the other person phoned for an ambulance , ” Mr Hay said .
“ One of the witnesses found a knife , and they described it to be a black handled silver steak knife , with a four inch serrated blade .
“ When the ambulance arrived , the defendant was verbally abusive to the paramedics due to the recovery of the knife .
“ He was found in a street he shouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held by his ex-partner .
“ He then used unsavoury language to members of the public and the police at Tameside hospital.
” Brooke , a former ground worker , was said to have previous convictions for possession of a bladed article and was subject to a suspended sentence at the time of these offences .
A probation officer told the court that Brooke had missed 27 appointments regarding his previous court order and had previously breached the order on at least three occasions .
In mitigation , his defence lawyer Timothy Chapman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unconscious in the street he shouldn ’ t have been on .
“ The knife wasn ’ t being brandished , one member of the public found it in his waistband , and there was no suggestion it was being used in an unlawful manner .
“ He was taken to hospital and used language he deeply regrets and is shameful of.
” It was said that Brooke ‘ couldn ’ t remember why ’ he had the knife with him .
Mr Chapman told the court that problems had started nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven-year relationship and the loss of his job .
“ He fell into heavy alcohol consumption , ” he said .
“ During that day , what he recalls is waking up with physical shakes from the withdrawal from alcohol and he then consumed a considerable amount of alcohol .
“ He had gone out in the street and collapsed .
Sentencing him to 30 weeks imprisonment , District Judge Jack McGarva said : “ There are a number of issues I 've got to decide .
“ I have to decide whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve got to look at the nature of the offences and your compliance with the community order and your record .
“ Your compliance has not been good .
“ One of the offences crosses the mandatory prison sentence so I am going to activate the suspended sentence.
” Brooke , of Horsedge Street , Oldham , was also ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge .

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A drunk man has been jailed after he hurled abuse at paramedics who were tending to him and found him with a steak knife in his waistband.
Scott Brooke, 32, was spotted on CCTV sitting on a wall outside a house in Stalybridge before he drunkenly fell off and was knocked unconscious.
As passing members of the public came to his aid, one who was looking for identification found a steak knife with a four-inch serrated blade hidden in his waistband.
An ambulance swiftly arrived, but Brooke proceeded to hurl abuse at the paramedics before being taken to Tameside hospital, Manchester Magistrates Court heard.
After arriving at the hospital he continued to use ‘unsavoury’ language towards members of the public and the police.
Brooke, of Oldham, pleaded guilty to possession of a knife, being drunk and disorderly and breach of a restraining order.
Prosecuting, Andrew Hay told the court that on May 27 at 11.45pm, Brooke was seen on CCTV sitting on a wall outside a house on Clarence Street, near to an address he was prohibiting from going near due to a restraining order.
“He fell off the wall and two witnesses came to assist, one person looked for his identification and the other person phoned for an ambulance,” Mr Hay said.
“One of the witnesses found a knife, and they described it to be a black handled silver steak knife, with a four inch serrated blade.
“When the ambulance arrived, the defendant was verbally abusive to the paramedics due to the recovery of the knife.
“He was found in a street he shouldn’t be in due to a restraining order held by his ex-partner.
“He then used unsavoury language to members of the public and the police at Tameside hospital.”
Brooke, a former ground worker, was said to have previous convictions for possession of a bladed article and was subject to a suspended sentence at the time of these offences.
A probation officer told the court that Brooke had missed 27 appointments regarding his previous court order and had previously breached the order on at least three occasions.
In mitigation, his defence lawyer Timothy Chapman said: “He was found drunk and unconscious in the street he shouldn’t have been on.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
“The knife wasn’t being brandished, one member of the public found it in his waistband, and there was no suggestion it was being used in an unlawful manner.
“He was taken to hospital and used language he deeply regrets and is shameful of.”
It was said that Brooke ‘couldn’t remember why’ he had the knife with him.
Mr Chapman told the court that problems had started nine months ago after the breakdown of his seven-year relationship and the loss of his job.
“He fell into heavy alcohol consumption,” he said.
“During that day, what he recalls is waking up with physical shakes from the withdrawal from alcohol and he then consumed a considerable amount of alcohol.
“He had gone out in the street and collapsed.
“He also frequently takes cocaine.”
Sentencing him to 30 weeks imprisonment, District Judge Jack McGarva said: “There are a number of issues I've got to decide.
“I have to decide whether to activate the suspended sentence.
“I’ve got to look at the nature of the offences and your compliance with the community order and your record.
“Your compliance has not been good.
“One of the offences crosses the mandatory prison sentence so I am going to activate the suspended sentence.”
Brooke, of Horsedge Street, Oldham, was also ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Fire breaks out at Winter Hill overnight

A fire has broken out overnight at Winter Hill in Bolton .
Pictures taken from a drone this morning show @ @ @ @ @ has turned to scorched earth following the blaze .
Crews from six fire engines were @ @ @ @ @ near the Winter Hill transmitting station , at around 3am .
The firefighters were from @ @ @ @ @ a crew from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service .
At its height , one @ @ @ @ @ fire .
Firefighters tackled the blaze with beaters and two blowers .
The air support @ @ @ @ @ scene to assist with tactical support , according to a post on the Lancashire Fire @ @ @ @ @ , firefighters remained at the scene extinguishing hot-spot pockets of fire .
They continued to @ @ @ @ @ at 9.30am .

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A fire has broken out overnight at Winter Hill in Bolton.
Pictures taken from a drone this morning show a large area of moorland has turned to scorched earth following the blaze.
Crews from six fire engines were called to the scene, near the Winter Hill transmitting station, at around 3am.
The firefighters were from Chorley and Rawtenstall, alongside a crew from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.
At its height, one hectare of grass was on fire.
Firefighters tackled the blaze with beaters and two blowers.
The air support unit was called to the scene to assist with tactical support, according to a post on the Lancashire Fire Service website.
By 8am, firefighters remained at the scene extinguishing hot-spot pockets of fire.
They continued to dampen down hot spot areas at 9.30am.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Manchester's markets can reopen soon - but they'll be very different

Market stalls can soon pitch up on town squares and public spaces across Greater Manchester again - but shopping will be a markedly different experience .
Stalls selling essentials such as groceries have been allowed to continue trading during the lockdown .
But the easing of restrictions next week means those selling non-essential items will be able to trade on outdoor markets from June 1 and indoors from June 15 .
In reality , it 's likely to take longer for many local market operators to be confident they can safely reopen .
Clare Simpson , who runs the outdoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` It 's really good news but it 's going to take a while .
`` Our markets are in specific small venues .
We have a couple that are in little shopping outlets like Bramhall Village Square , one is at a football club , one at a garden centre , and a couple that are in pub car parks .
`` We 're having to respond to those businesses and how they are planning on doing things before we can even think about opening the markets .
`` We ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they are not open themselves , for practical reasons like needing to use the toilets as well as the support those businesses give us . ''
Clare estimates it 'll be July at the earliest before she can resume her events .
`` We 're due to be at Bramhall Village Square again then and we 're in conversations with them about what is practical , because it 's a really enclosed space even though it 's outdoors , '' she said .
`` We have to work out how many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shops also need to be able to get customers in .
It 's kind of blowing my mind at the minute all the things I have to consider . ''
Traders will have to adapt to a new way of selling too .
`` The stallholders are going to have to think about perhaps having a screen to protect them , and we 'll have all the extra expense of hand-washing facilities and gloves and masks , '' said Clare .
`` Then we have to think about customers coming into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If you get too many customers it becomes no longer 'COVID secure ' but if we do n't have enough , the traders do n't earn enough money to make it viable . ''
Despite all the complications and considerations , Clare said she and the traders were excited to return to a degree of normality .
`` A lot of them have managed to change and diversify and respond to lockdown by selling different sorts of goods but they are really keen to get back , '' she said .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a strong social element such as street food fair GRUB , which normally operates as both a licensed market and a bar .
Jason Bailey , who runs the market at Red Bank , on the edge of the city centre , with wife Jules , say they feel the announcement has been rushed and they have not been given enough guidance to safely reopen yet .
`` They 've given guidance on shops but a lot of it is n't really relevant or applicable to markets , '' said Jason .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ something they have rushed out . ''
The couple have been running the market as an ‘ E-mart ’ during lockdown , launching an online shop for click and collect orders or delivery .
They say they will continue to do so for now , and have no plans to reopen properly from June 1 despite the government go-ahead '' For the foreseeable future we 'll still do pre-ordered deliveries and collections with social distancing in place , '' said Jason .
The E-mart is based in a large outside yard at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one way system with barriers made from beer kegs to enforce two-metre distancing .
`` It was a tough decision for us to open to do anything at all , it was only because we were fully outside that we felt we could control it and be safer than a supermarket , '' said Jason .
`` We have had people who have come down who were incredibly anxious about going to the shops because some places are so loosely managed , and they 've been really relieved to come here . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ outdoor space will enable them to return to a more normal operation in July , when hospitality businesses have been told they may be able to reopen .
`` The next step is probably in a couple of weeks ' time , doing hot food for collection , '' said Jason .
`` With the outside section , we are hopeful that in July or August they 'll lift restrictions enough , and we might not go along with it straight away , but we 'll look at things like pre-booked tables , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table service and spacing things out , there 's going to be a whole host of back of house functions that I do n't think businesses will appreciate .
`` We 'll probably have to have a full-time cleaner on shift constantly going round .
Suddenly our staff costs are probably going to double .
`` How that works I do n't know , without passing that on to customers .
And people are n't going to have as much money in their pockets and are going to be anxious about their jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10-15 per cent profit margins if we 're lucky .
If we lose that it 's gone , and that 's an incredibly modest estimate of how many people are not going to come out . ''
The couple hope diversifying their offering , as they have with the E-mart , will help to safeguard GRUB 's future .
`` Speaking to people , they are going to be cautious about going out for months if not years , '' said Jason .
`` There will be three types of people - people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go out , people who are going to be a bit cautious so they 'll come and collect , and people who do n't want to leave the house and want deliveries .
`` I understand all those three groups of people and we 're going to have to cater for all of them . ''
He and Jules are currently running the E-mart on their own while the rest of their staff are on furlough .
`` Lots of hospitality businesses are adapting and people think we 're thriving but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` We 're losing a little bit of money every week but it 's a positive thing to do .
We 're figuring out delivery and our web store so it 's an investment in our future . ''
South of the city , Levenshulme Market is aiming to return in June , though manager Richard Hirst said it would take several more weeks of planning before they were able to do so .
`` It 's looking likely we 'll have to reduce the amount of stalls we have so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .
`` So we 'll have to cut the number of traders we fit in and use the space where we would normally have tables and chairs .
`` That will allow us to space our customers out and put in a one-way system . ''
The lively atmosphere created by the usual mix of street food , bars and live entertainment is likely to take some time to return .
`` Things seem to be changing every week at the moment , so by the time we get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we anticipate it will be a shop-and-go kind of model , rather than hanging around and socialising , '' said Richard .
`` An element of what the market is for people is still on pause , which is very sad .
`` But what we 're trying to think of it as is a step towards returning to normality rather than how it is going to be forever . ''
Richard and the market team still hope to have some food offering , whether in the form of takeaway stalls or traders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Instead of hot food , a lot of traders have pivoted to ready meals and a lot of them will continue doing that , '' he said .
`` Were looking at whether it 's likely or feasible that we can provide hot food you can take away .
We 're still finessing that . ''
Richard said he was impressed at the way stallholders had adapted to such challenging circumstances , with many launching online businesses if they did not already have them .
`` A lot of them have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down our main aim has been to try to support traders and help them become a delivery business or work out how they can have a web shop , '' he said .
`` A lot of them will be very grateful and relieved to be able to trade in 'normal ' circumstances .
`` The traders have been very resourceful and inventive in how they have adapted to the situation .
There 's been a real sense of the community trying to pull together to help each other out .
`` Being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if it 's in a modified , different guise , will be another aspect of those people being able to help one another and us being able to support them to sell . ''
Over in Altrincham , the town 's award-winning market is welcoming its food hall traders back this weekend to trial a new takeaway service .
Customers will be able to order and collect prepped meals to cook at home or ready-made dishes to reheat and eat .
Nick Johnson , director of Market Operations , which runs Altrincham Market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northern Quarter , said they hoped to grow the offering until the venue could reopen fully for dining in .
`` We ’ re trialling it in Alty and then hope to have some form of service operating at Mackie Mayor in the next few weeks , '' he said .
Nick said they were working towards reopening the rest of the market as soon as possible to support their traders .
`` None of the traders have seen any form of government support ( except furlough ) which is great for staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during this difficult period , '' he said .
`` We ’ re looking at re-configuring the covered market to allow us to guide people 's movements and ensure ample space for social distancing . ''

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Market stalls can soon pitch up on town squares and public spaces across Greater Manchester again - but shopping will be a markedly different experience.
Stalls selling essentials such as groceries have been allowed to continue trading during the lockdown.
But the easing of restrictions next week means those selling non-essential items will be able to trade on outdoor markets from June 1 and indoors from June 15.
In reality, it's likely to take longer for many local market operators to be confident they can safely reopen.
Clare Simpson, who runs the outdoor Worker Bee Markets around Stockport, said: "It's really good news but it's going to take a while.
"Our markets are in specific small venues. We have a couple that are in little shopping outlets like Bramhall Village Square, one is at a football club, one at a garden centre, and a couple that are in pub car parks.
"We're having to respond to those businesses and how they are planning on doing things before we can even think about opening the markets.
"We can't open in a pub car park if they are not open themselves, for practical reasons like needing to use the toilets as well as the support those businesses give us."
(Image: Clare Simpson)
Clare estimates it'll be July at the earliest before she can resume her events.
"We're due to be at Bramhall Village Square again then and we're in conversations with them about what is practical, because it's a really enclosed space even though it's outdoors," she said.
"We have to work out how many people we can fit two metres apart and the shops also need to be able to get customers in. It's kind of blowing my mind at the minute all the things I have to consider."
Traders will have to adapt to a new way of selling too.
"The stallholders are going to have to think about perhaps having a screen to protect them, and we'll have all the extra expense of hand-washing facilities and gloves and masks," said Clare.
"Then we have to think about customers coming into the space - can we control that?
"If you get too many customers it becomes no longer 'COVID secure' but if we don't have enough, the traders don't earn enough money to make it viable."
Despite all the complications and considerations, Clare said she and the traders were excited to return to a degree of normality.
"A lot of them have managed to change and diversify and respond to lockdown by selling different sorts of goods but they are really keen to get back," she said.
The situation is even more complicated for events with a strong social element such as street food fair GRUB, which normally operates as both a licensed market and a bar.
(Image: James Darcey)
Jason Bailey, who runs the market at Red Bank, on the edge of the city centre, with wife Jules, say they feel the announcement has been rushed and they have not been given enough guidance to safely reopen yet.
"They've given guidance on shops but a lot of it isn't really relevant or applicable to markets," said Jason.
"It definitely feels like it is something they have rushed out."
The couple have been running the market as an ‘E-mart’ during lockdown, launching an online shop for click and collect orders or delivery.
(Image: GRUB)
They say they will continue to do so for now, and have no plans to reopen properly from June 1 despite the government go-ahead
"For the foreseeable future we'll still do pre-ordered deliveries and collections with social distancing in place," said Jason.
The E-mart is based in a large outside yard at the premises, where safety measures include a one way system with barriers made from beer kegs to enforce two-metre distancing.
"It was a tough decision for us to open to do anything at all, it was only because we were fully outside that we felt we could control it and be safer than a supermarket," said Jason.
"We have had people who have come down who were incredibly anxious about going to the shops because some places are so loosely managed, and they've been really relieved to come here."
(Image: Vincent Cole)
Jason and Jules are hopeful that the outdoor space will enable them to return to a more normal operation in July, when hospitality businesses have been told they may be able to reopen.
"The next step is probably in a couple of weeks' time, doing hot food for collection," said Jason.
"With the outside section, we are hopeful that in July or August they'll lift restrictions enough, and we might not go along with it straight away, but we'll look at things like pre-booked tables, alongside delivery and collection.
"Beyond table service and spacing things out, there's going to be a whole host of back of house functions that I don't think businesses will appreciate.
"We'll probably have to have a full-time cleaner on shift constantly going round. Suddenly our staff costs are probably going to double.
"How that works I don't know, without passing that on to customers. And people aren't going to have as much money in their pockets and are going to be anxious about their jobs and wages.
"We run on 10-15 per cent profit margins if we're lucky. If we lose that it's gone, and that's an incredibly modest estimate of how many people are not going to come out."
The couple hope diversifying their offering, as they have with the E-mart, will help to safeguard GRUB's future.
"Speaking to people, they are going to be cautious about going out for months if not years," said Jason.
"There will be three types of people - people who don't care and just want to go out, people who are going to be a bit cautious so they'll come and collect, and people who don't want to leave the house and want deliveries.
"I understand all those three groups of people and we're going to have to cater for all of them."
He and Jules are currently running the E-mart on their own while the rest of their staff are on furlough.
"Lots of hospitality businesses are adapting and people think we're thriving but we're making a loss," he said.
"We're losing a little bit of money every week but it's a positive thing to do. We're figuring out delivery and our web store so it's an investment in our future."
South of the city, Levenshulme Market is aiming to return in June, though manager Richard Hirst said it would take several more weeks of planning before they were able to do so.
"It's looking likely we'll have to reduce the amount of stalls we have so we can accommodate some social distancing measures," he said.
"So we'll have to cut the number of traders we fit in and use the space where we would normally have tables and chairs.
"That will allow us to space our customers out and put in a one-way system."
(Image: Publicity Picture)
The lively atmosphere created by the usual mix of street food, bars and live entertainment is likely to take some time to return.
"Things seem to be changing every week at the moment, so by the time we get there it might be different, but we anticipate it will be a shop-and-go kind of model, rather than hanging around and socialising," said Richard.
"An element of what the market is for people is still on pause, which is very sad.
"But what we're trying to think of it as is a step towards returning to normality rather than how it is going to be forever."
Richard and the market team still hope to have some food offering, whether in the form of takeaway stalls or traders selling ready meals to heat at home.
"Instead of hot food, a lot of traders have pivoted to ready meals and a lot of them will continue doing that," he said.
"Were looking at whether it's likely or feasible that we can provide hot food you can take away. We're still finessing that."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Richard said he was impressed at the way stallholders had adapted to such challenging circumstances, with many launching online businesses if they did not already have them.
"A lot of them have struggled. While they've been closed down our main aim has been to try to support traders and help them become a delivery business or work out how they can have a web shop," he said.
"A lot of them will be very grateful and relieved to be able to trade in 'normal' circumstances.
"The traders have been very resourceful and inventive in how they have adapted to the situation. There's been a real sense of the community trying to pull together to help each other out.
"Being able to open a market - even if it's in a modified, different guise, will be another aspect of those people being able to help one another and us being able to support them to sell."
Over in Altrincham, the town's award-winning market is welcoming its food hall traders back this weekend to trial a new takeaway service.
(Image: Transport for Greater Manchester)
Customers will be able to order and collect prepped meals to cook at home or ready-made dishes to reheat and eat.
Nick Johnson, director of Market Operations, which runs Altrincham Market alongside the Mackie Mayor in Manchester's Northern Quarter, said they hoped to grow the offering until the venue could reopen fully for dining in.
"We’re trialling it in Alty and then hope to have some form of service operating at Mackie Mayor in the next few weeks," he said.
Nick said they were working towards reopening the rest of the market as soon as possible to support their traders.
"None of the traders have seen any form of government support (except furlough) which is great for staff but provides no income for business owners during this difficult period," he said.
"We’re looking at re-configuring the covered market to allow us to guide people's movements and ensure ample space for social distancing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Long-lost species of butterfly back in the wild after 150 years

A long-lost species of butterfly has made a welcome return to the wild in Greater Manchester after an absence of more than 150 years .
The Manchester Argus , also known as the large heath butterfly , was once a common sight fluttering above meadows and mosslands , but the destruction of land for agriculture led to their disappearance across the region in the 19th century .
As those wet mosses dried , the butterfly 's food and pollen plants perished too .
Just a few small isolated populations remained in other parts of the country .
But thanks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a year , 45 of the rare butterflies are now making a summer return to a peatland area of Astley Moss , between Salford and Wigan .
Conservationists from Chester Zoo and the Lancashire Wildlife Trust ( LWT ) teamed up to mastermind their return .
The UK is estimated to have lost nearly 20 per cent of all butterflies over the last 40 years , with experts hailing the return of the Argus a huge wildlife development .
The M.E.N .
told last year how egg-bearing female butterflies were taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A team of four specialist invertebrate keepers then spent a year caring for and breeding the butterflies .
The caterpillars were reared in a special behind-the-scenes breeding facility .
The zoo said 45 pupae were involved in total .
The process involves the pupae being placed in special protected tents then released after their transformation into butterflies .
Around 20 butterflies have already been released , with 25 more due to take flight once more in coming weeks .
Heather Prince , part of the zoo 's invertebrate team , said `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delicate process that requires a fine balance of conditions at each part of their lifecycle .
`` Countless hours have been spent inside our specialised breeding centre nurturing the tiny eggs , rearing the caterpillars and caring for their host plants as well as monitoring their final pupation period throughout the winter months .
`` Butterflies have undergone a huge decline in the last 40 years in the UK , with more than 20 per cent disappearing altogether as a result of habitat loss .
`` So , it is incredibly rewarding to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their new home and know that we 've contributed to bringing them back from extinction in this area . ''
It 's thought the main threat to the large heath butterfly in the UK is loss of the habitat which the species relies on to thrive , including peatland and boggy areas .
A 2019 State of Nature report revealed that 41 per cent of all UK species have declined and that at least one in ten now face extinction – with butterflies and moths suffering sharp declines of 17 per cent and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at The Lancashire Wildlife Trust have spent years restoring specially chosen sites to their former glory and a handful of areas are now at a stage where they can support new populations of large heath butterflies once again .
Jo Kennedy , Great Manchester Wetlands Project Co-ordinator at Lancashire Wildlife Trust , added : `` Across our region we have lost 98 per cent of our lowland raised bogs , creating a huge hole in our biodiversity .
`` To function as a healthy ecosystem , we need a tapestry of different and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plants and animals .
`` Boggy , healthy peatlands not only support that precious biodiversity , but also provide a vital natural resource in the fight against climate change .
`` Healthy peatlands store huge amounts of carbon , but as soon as they are damaged this carbon is released into the atmosphere contributing to greenhouse gas emissions . ''

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A long-lost species of butterfly has made a welcome return to the wild in Greater Manchester after an absence of more than 150 years.
The Manchester Argus, also known as the large heath butterfly, was once a common sight fluttering above meadows and mosslands, but the destruction of land for agriculture led to their disappearance across the region in the 19th century.
As those wet mosses dried, the butterfly's food and pollen plants perished too.
Just a few small isolated populations remained in other parts of the country.
But thanks to the work of conservationists over the course of a year, 45 of the rare butterflies are now making a summer return to a peatland area of Astley Moss, between Salford and Wigan.
Conservationists from Chester Zoo and the Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) teamed up to mastermind their return.
The UK is estimated to have lost nearly 20 per cent of all butterflies over the last 40 years, with experts hailing the return of the Argus a huge wildlife development.
The M.E.N. told last year how egg-bearing female butterflies were taken to Chester Zoo from Winmarleigh Moss in Lancashire.
A team of four specialist invertebrate keepers then spent a year caring for and breeding the butterflies.
(Image: Chester Zoo)
Bespoke enclosures for egg laying were created.
The caterpillars were reared in a special behind-the-scenes breeding facility.
The zoo said 45 pupae were involved in total.
The process involves the pupae being placed in special protected tents then released after their transformation into butterflies.
Around 20 butterflies have already been released, with 25 more due to take flight once more in coming weeks.
Heather Prince, part of the zoo's invertebrate team, said "Breeding and rearing butterflies in an incredibly delicate process that requires a fine balance of conditions at each part of their lifecycle.
(Image: Chester Zoo)
"Countless hours have been spent inside our specialised breeding centre nurturing the tiny eggs, rearing the caterpillars and caring for their host plants as well as monitoring their final pupation period throughout the winter months.
"Butterflies have undergone a huge decline in the last 40 years in the UK, with more than 20 per cent disappearing altogether as a result of habitat loss.
"So, it is incredibly rewarding to see large heath butterflies fluttering around in their new home and know that we've contributed to bringing them back from extinction in this area."
(Image: Chester Zoo)
It's thought the main threat to the large heath butterfly in the UK is loss of the habitat which the species relies on to thrive, including peatland and boggy areas.
A 2019 State of Nature report revealed that 41 per cent of all UK species have declined and that at least one in ten now face extinction – with butterflies and moths suffering sharp declines of 17 per cent and 25 per cent respectively.
The team at The Lancashire Wildlife Trust have spent years restoring specially chosen sites to their former glory and a handful of areas are now at a stage where they can support new populations of large heath butterflies once again.
Jo Kennedy, Great Manchester Wetlands Project Co-ordinator at Lancashire Wildlife Trust, added: "Across our region we have lost 98 per cent of our lowland raised bogs, creating a huge hole in our biodiversity.
"To function as a healthy ecosystem, we need a tapestry of different and connected habitats each supporting a variety of plants and animals.
"Boggy, healthy peatlands not only support that precious biodiversity, but also provide a vital natural resource in the fight against climate change.
"Healthy peatlands store huge amounts of carbon, but as soon as they are damaged this carbon is released into the atmosphere contributing to greenhouse gas emissions."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--This Manchester couple's garden tiki bar will make you very jealous

Many of us have missed popping out for a pint at our local during lockdown .
And with pubs and bars not set to reopen until July at the earliest , it 's going to be a while before we can go out for a drink again .
But one Manchester couple have been able to nip out for a cheeky tipple without breaking the rules - at the amazing home bar they 've built in their garden .
Tracey Rainey and Danny McManus opened 'Taio 's Cheeky Tiki Bar ' - named after their Shetland sheepdog - several years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tracey , 53 , told the M.E.N : `` We built it from scratch , probably about five to six years ago , and we 've just kept adding more and more to it as we 've gone along .
`` We 've got a really steep garden and when we moved in we never used the bottom end of it .
`` We were putting some decking in and we decided we 'd make it a bit of a feature . ''
Danny , 54 and handily a builder by trade , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decking boards and bits and bobs they had lying around .
`` I have to admit , Danny 's a bit of a hoarder so some of the glass blocks we used had been offered to him a bit before , and when we did up the living room we decided to take the fireplace out and put it in the bar , '' said Tracey , who works as an area manager .
`` The only thing we had to buy was the decking . ''
The bar 's ample stocks include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unusual spirits gifted to them by friends and family .
`` Because we 've had it for six years , any time anyone goes away or buys us something for Christmas or birthdays , they 'll get us a bottle of something , '' said Tracey .
`` One of them - I do n't even know what type of alcohol it is - but it 's got a lizard in it .
Believe me , I wo n't drink it ! ''
The couple have been enjoying their garden hideaway during lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait to visit now Boris Johnson has announced groups of up to six people will be allowed to meet outdoors from Monday .
`` We are really lucky to have some outside space anyway , I think anybody that has [ a garden ] is , '' said Tracey .
`` What it 's meant is it 's been really nice to sit outside .
It 's felt like you 're getting away from things .
`` We 've already had family saying 'as soon as we can meet we 're coming over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is in the running to win the title of Britain 's Best Home Bar and a year 's supply of free beer , in a competition run by Liberty Games .
If you 've got a bar you think could beat it , you can enter on the games retailer 's website .
We 'd love to see more of your garden bars too .
Email pictures and details to citylife @ reachplc.com , or share them with us on Facebook or Twitter , if you 'd like to be featured .

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Many of us have missed popping out for a pint at our local during lockdown.
And with pubs and bars not set to reopen until July at the earliest, it's going to be a while before we can go out for a drink again.
But one Manchester couple have been able to nip out for a cheeky tipple without breaking the rules - at the amazing home bar they've built in their garden.
Tracey Rainey and Danny McManus opened 'Taio's Cheeky Tiki Bar' - named after their Shetland sheepdog - several years ago at their east Manchester home.
Tracey, 53, told the M.E.N: "We built it from scratch, probably about five to six years ago, and we've just kept adding more and more to it as we've gone along.
"We've got a really steep garden and when we moved in we never used the bottom end of it.
"We were putting some decking in and we decided we'd make it a bit of a feature."
(Image: Tracey Rainey)
Danny, 54 and handily a builder by trade, designed and built it himself using composite decking boards and bits and bobs they had lying around.
"I have to admit, Danny's a bit of a hoarder so some of the glass blocks we used had been offered to him a bit before, and when we did up the living room we decided to take the fireplace out and put it in the bar," said Tracey, who works as an area manager.
"The only thing we had to buy was the decking."
The bar's ample stocks include a dedicated gin shelf and some more unusual spirits gifted to them by friends and family.
"Because we've had it for six years, any time anyone goes away or buys us something for Christmas or birthdays, they'll get us a bottle of something," said Tracey.
"One of them - I don't even know what type of alcohol it is - but it's got a lizard in it. Believe me, I won't drink it!"
(Image: Tracey Rainey)
The couple have been enjoying their garden hideaway during lockdown - and friends and family can't wait to visit now Boris Johnson has announced groups of up to six people will be allowed to meet outdoors from Monday.
"We are really lucky to have some outside space anyway, I think anybody that has [a garden] is," said Tracey.
"What it's meant is it's been really nice to sit outside. It's felt like you're getting away from things.
"We've already had family saying 'as soon as we can meet we're coming over'."
The back garden boozer is in the running to win the title of Britain's Best Home Bar and a year's supply of free beer, in a competition run by Liberty Games.
If you've got a bar you think could beat it, you can enter on the games retailer's website.
We'd love to see more of your garden bars too. Email pictures and details to citylife@reachplc.com, or share them with us on Facebook or Twitter, if you'd like to be featured.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Man hunt launched after reports of gunfire in Stockport park

A man has been arrested after police were called to reports of gunfire in a Stockport park .
Armed police swooped on Alexandra Park at around 4.30pm on Saturday ( May 30 ) .
A man was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and remains in police custody for questioning .
Police say no one was hurt and that there is no wider threat to the community .
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said : `` At 16.31 today we received a report of gunshots in an area of Alexandra Park in Stockport .
`` We then received a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in possession of a firearm .
`` Specialist officers attended and located the male .
He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm .
`` He remains in police custody for questioning .
No one was hurt and there is no wider threat to the community . ''
People in the park and residents living nearby heard a number of loud bangs .
One witness said : `` I heard three gunshots .
It was loud enough to be heard by people in the area .
`` Police and armed officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the man .
`` They said they were looking for someone .
They were searching the area near the reservoir .
`` There were police dogs in all the reeds and the helicopter was circling above .
`` I then saw a man get arrested and put in the back of a police van . ''
The man remains in police custody for questioning .

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A man has been arrested after police were called to reports of gunfire in a Stockport park.
Armed police swooped on Alexandra Park at around 4.30pm on Saturday (May 30).
A man was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and remains in police custody for questioning.
Police say no one was hurt and that there is no wider threat to the community.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At 16.31 today we received a report of gunshots in an area of Alexandra Park in Stockport.
"We then received a second call suggesting that a male was in possession of a firearm.
(Image: Owen Peters Photography)
"Specialist officers attended and located the male. He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.
(Image: Owen Peters Photography)
"He remains in police custody for questioning. No one was hurt and there is no wider threat to the community."
People in the park and residents living nearby heard a number of loud bangs.
(Image: Owen Peters Photography)
One witness said: "I heard three gunshots. It was loud enough to be heard by people in the area.
"Police and armed officers showed up at the park looking for the man.
(Image: Owen Peters Photography)
"They said they were looking for someone. They were searching the area near the reservoir.
(Image: Owen Peters Photography)
"There were police dogs in all the reeds and the helicopter was circling above.
"I then saw a man get arrested and put in the back of a police van."
The man remains in police custody for questioning.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Corrie star jokes he 'may need fat suit' to play Craig after 'losing 10 stone'

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has admitted there may be a bit of a continuity issue when he returns to the soap as Craig Tinker .
Colson , who has taken up running , joked that he may have to wear a fat suit when he returns to the cobbles after lockdown after 'losing about 10 stone . '
The 21-year-old actor has also worked at swapping his red hair for blonde .
He said on his weekly podcast the Sofa Cinema Club : `` We are in direct continuity , but I 've almost lost about 10 stone since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure that ( my hair ) is going to be the biggest of their issues .
`` I might be wearing a wig and a fat suit when we go back . ''
Colson , who presents the film podcast with his co-stars Ben Price and Jack P Shepherd , says he 's bought purple shampoo to help him go platinum blonde .
Filming stopped on Corrie in March due to the coronavirus pandemic .
After Colson shared a recent photo of himself in his running gear on Instagram one follower said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you look great how did you lose all that weight ? ''
asked another .
`` Wow you look amazing , well done , '' said another fan .
Colson has played Craig the son of Beth Sutherland in Coronation Street since 2011 .
On screen his police officer character has taken up running after finding that he was out of breath while chasing shoplifters .
Craig told his friends that he was going to make an effort to get healthier after being bullied at work .
Colson 's storylines include Craig supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the age of 12 .
He rescued Bethany Platt after he discovered his girlfriend Kayla Westbrook was the daughter of his depraved former boss Neil Clifton , who was jailed for raping Bethany after being introduced to her by vile grooming gang leader Nathan Curtis .
In 2018 it was revealed that he had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder where people feel the need to check , perform routines or have certain thoughts repeatedly .
The catalyst for the disorder in his character was getting a time wrong while giving @ @ @ @ @ @

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Coronation Street star Colson Smith has admitted there may be a bit of a continuity issue when he returns to the soap as Craig Tinker.
Colson, who has taken up running, joked that he may have to wear a fat suit when he returns to the cobbles after lockdown after 'losing about 10 stone.'
The 21-year-old actor has also worked at swapping his red hair for blonde.
He said on his weekly podcast the Sofa Cinema Club : "We are in direct continuity, but I've almost lost about 10 stone since we left work so I'm not sure that (my hair) is going to be the biggest of their issues.
"I might be wearing a wig and a fat suit when we go back."
Colson, who presents the film podcast with his co-stars Ben Price and Jack P Shepherd, says he's bought purple shampoo to help him go platinum blonde.
Filming stopped on Corrie in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
(Image: Colson Smith Instagram)
After Colson shared a recent photo of himself in his running gear on Instagram one follower said: "You look amazing.
"Omg you look great how did you lose all that weight?" asked another.
"Wow you look amazing, well done," said another fan.
(Image: ITV)
Colson has played Craig the son of Beth Sutherland in Coronation Street since 2011.
On screen his police officer character has taken up running after finding that he was out of breath while chasing shoplifters.
Craig told his friends that he was going to make an effort to get healthier after being bullied at work.
Colson's storylines include Craig supporting his pal Faye Windass through her pregnancy at the age of 12.
He rescued Bethany Platt after he discovered his girlfriend Kayla Westbrook was the daughter of his depraved former boss Neil Clifton, who was jailed for raping Bethany after being introduced to her by vile grooming gang leader Nathan Curtis.
In 2018 it was revealed that he had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder where people feel the need to check, perform routines or have certain thoughts repeatedly.
The catalyst for the disorder in his character was getting a time wrong while giving evidence at Nathan's trial.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Firefighters tackle smoking solar panels at fire service HQ in Salford

Firefighters were called to a suspected fire in the roof of one of their own buildings in Salford .
Crews @ @ @ @ @ Fire and Rescue Service 's headquarters on Bolton Road , Pendlebury on Saturday evening .
@ @ @ @ @ a solar panel in the roof , though it was not alight .
No one @ @ @ @ @ the time of the fire .
A spokesperson for the fire service said : `` @ @ @ @ @ automatic fire alarm at our headquarters at 6.20pm on Saturday .
`` When crews arrived @ @ @ @ @ the roof .
This turned out to be a piece of equipment attached to one @ @ @ @ @ the roof , which had melted .
`` It was not actually alight but there @ @ @ @ @ aerial platform was used to extinguish the smoke .
A number of fire engines were @ @ @ @ @ The fire service said no one was hurt .

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Firefighters were called to a suspected fire in the roof of one of their own buildings in Salford.
Crews were called to Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's headquarters on Bolton Road, Pendlebury on Saturday evening.
Firefighters found smoke coming from a solar panel in the roof, though it was not alight.
No one was inside the building at the time of the fire.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "We were alerted by an automatic fire alarm at our headquarters at 6.20pm on Saturday.
(Image: ASP)
"When crews arrived there was smoke coming from the roof. This turned out to be a piece of equipment attached to one of the solar panels in the roof, which had melted.
(Image: ASP)
"It was not actually alight but there was smoke."
(Image: ASP)
An aerial platform was used to extinguish the smoke.
A number of fire engines were sent to the scene.
The fire service said no one was hurt.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio has confirmed that Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez will complete the season on loan at @ @ @ @ @ has spent the season on loan in Italy looking to revive his career after struggling @ @ @ @ @ at United .
However , the former Arsenal man has struggled for form and fitness @ @ @ @ @ San Siro , missing a large chunk of the season with an ankle problem .
@ @ @ @ @ opportunity to show his worth when the Serie A campaign resumes on June 20 and @ @ @ @ @ stay until the end of the season , although no decision has been made on @ @ @ @ @ He 'll stay with us until the end of the season , then we 'll @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United .
He 'll have the opportunity to show his skills , '' he @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , Arsenal have reportedly joined United in the race for Moussa Dembele .
Recap @ @ @ @ @ the day .

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Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio has confirmed that Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez will complete the season on loan at Inter.
The Chile international has spent the season on loan in Italy looking to revive his career after struggling to make a significant impact at United.
However, the former Arsenal man has struggled for form and fitness during his spell at the San Siro, missing a large chunk of the season with an ankle problem.
Yet Sanchez will have the opportunity to show his worth when the Serie A campaign resumes on June 20 and Ausilio has stated he will stay until the end of the season, although no decision has been made on a permanent switch.
"He'll stay with us until the end of the season, then we'll decide about his future with Manchester United. He'll have the opportunity to show his skills," he told Sky Sports Italia.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have reportedly joined United in the race for Moussa Dembele.
Recap the latest United news from the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--When will the Britain's Got Talent live shows return?

This weekend sees the last batch of pre-recorded auditions of Britain 's Got Talent and fans will now have to wait for the live shows .
Because of coronavirus , the semi-finals and final have had to be postponed .
The hit ITV talent contest has always held auditions for the judges to choose from thousands of hopefuls wanting to perform for the royal family at the Royal Variety Show .
The auditions are usually immediately followed by the semi-finals and grand final .
The semi-finals were set to take place over the half-term week but are on hold while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that they hope to bring BGT back later in the year for the live shows .
Fans have aired their concerns about waiting for the popular contest , which is now on its fourteenth series , to resume as applications open for the 2021 series .
`` We ’ re gon na have forgotten all these acts by the time we ever get round to the live shows , '' tweeted one .
`` It 's a shame really that the live shows ca n't be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Especially when SNT ( Saturday Night Takeaway ) found this successful .
`` Nevertheless I hope the live shows return before the Strictly bug kicks in . ''
When COVID-19 lockdown guidelines were announced in March it meant changes to a number of TV shows including Ant and Dec 's Saturday Night Takeaway .
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly , who also present BGT , continued at first without a live audience before moving to presenting the flagship family entertainment show from their homes .

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This weekend sees the last batch of pre-recorded auditions of Britain's Got Talent and fans will now have to wait for the live shows.
Because of coronavirus, the semi-finals and final have had to be postponed.
The hit ITV talent contest has always held auditions for the judges to choose from thousands of hopefuls wanting to perform for the royal family at the Royal Variety Show.
(Image: Syco/Thames/ITV Plc)
The auditions are usually immediately followed by the semi-finals and grand final.
The semi-finals were set to take place over the half-term week but are on hold while the UK remains in lockdown.
ITV has confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that they hope to bring BGT back later in the year for the live shows.
(Image: ITV)
Fans have aired their concerns about waiting for the popular contest, which is now on its fourteenth series, to resume as applications open for the 2021 series.
"We’re gonna have forgotten all these acts by the time we ever get round to the live shows," tweeted one.
"It's a shame really that the live shows can't be without an audience," said another. "Especially when SNT (Saturday Night Takeaway) found this successful.
"Nevertheless I hope the live shows return before the Strictly bug kicks in."
When COVID-19 lockdown guidelines were announced in March it meant changes to a number of TV shows including Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who also present BGT, continued at first without a live audience before moving to presenting the flagship family entertainment show from their homes.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Fake Donald Trump in heels causes a stir on Britain's Got Talent

A Donald Trump tribute act left the panel scratching their heads on the final Britain 's Got Talent audition show of this series .
Fake Trump in heels Roland Saunders caused jaws to drop in pink tights and glittery silver heels on the ITV talent show .
And judge David Walliams compared it to a ‘ strange dream ’ he had once .
The the 43-year-old strutted on stage dressed in a smart suit on the top half .
A voiceover announced : `` Ladies and gentlemen , the President of the United States Donald John Trump . ''
Roland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speeches .
David said : `` It ’ s like a strange dream I once had . ''
Sadly he did n't impress the judges enough make it through to the live shows .
`` When you switch over to # BGT & you see a Donald Trump impersonator wearing pink tights ... '' tweeted one viewer .
Another tweeted the real Donald Trump : `` @ realDonaldTrump do n't do them pink leggings any justice . ''
`` Thats an image of Donald Trump I could have done without , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leggings , '' tweeted another viewer with a crying-with-laughter emoji .

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A Donald Trump tribute act left the panel scratching their heads on the final Britain's Got Talent audition show of this series.
Fake Trump in heels Roland Saunders caused jaws to drop in pink tights and glittery silver heels on the ITV talent show.
And judge David Walliams compared it to a ‘strange dream’ he had once.
The the 43-year-old strutted on stage dressed in a smart suit on the top half.
A voiceover announced: "Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States Donald John Trump."
Roland then proceeded to lip sync to various speeches.
David said: "It’s like a strange dream I once had."
Sadly he didn't impress the judges enough make it through to the live shows.
"When you switch over to #BGT & you see a Donald Trump impersonator wearing pink tights..." tweeted one viewer.
Another tweeted the real Donald Trump: "@realDonaldTrump don't do them pink leggings any justice."
"Thats an image of Donald Trump I could have done without," said another.
"Donald Trump in pink leggings," tweeted another viewer with a crying-with-laughter emoji.
"OMG," laughed another.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Man Utd evening headlines as Sancho stance on Reds transfer questioned

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Saturday , May 30 .
SC Paderborn defender Uwe Hunemeier believes Jadon Sancho might be against moving to Manchester United because of his time spent in Manchester City ’ s academy .
The England international , who has registered 14 goals and 16 assists in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund this season , has been heavily linked with a number of Premier League clubs .
MEN Sport understand United are prioritising the signing of Sancho but one of his Bundesliga rivals reckons his association with their city rivals could be a hindrance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Manchester City before if I 'm not wrong ?
” said Hunemeier , speaking on the Transfer Window podcast .
“ So I do n't know if he would be happy to play for United then , I do n't know how big the rivalry is between these two teams .
`` I know there 's a rivalry but I do n't know how he sees that .
But in terms of football , probably his style would definitely suit Liverpool .
But it 's difficult to tell him what 's best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big talent , he could play for every big club in England.
” The Sun report that United are among a trio of Premier League clubs on alert over the availability of Juventus midfielder Federico Bernadeschi .
The 26-year-old has become more of a peripheral figure since Maurizio Sarri succeeded Massimiliano Allegri last summer , handed just nine starts in Serie A.
It ’ s believed that Bernardeschi could be made available by the perennial Italian champions this summer , three years on from his €40m move from Fiorentina .
Chelsea and Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest the player favours a move to England were he to leave Turin .
The MEN 's Richard Fay has taken a look back at why Memphis Depay ’ s time at Manchester United never quite worked out as planned .
There were four major reasons for leaving the club for Lyon back in January 2017 , having scored seven goals in 53 appearances during an 18-month spell with United .
Giels Brouwer , founder of analytics company SciSports , reportedly advised Depay on moving to Lyon as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attributes .
Depay , 26 , has rebuilt his reputation somewhat at the Ligue 1 club , scoring 53 goals from 134 appearances .

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Saturday, May 30.
Sancho’s City past could hinder Old Trafford move
SC Paderborn defender Uwe Hunemeier believes Jadon Sancho might be against moving to Manchester United because of his time spent in Manchester City’s academy.
The England international, who has registered 14 goals and 16 assists in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund this season, has been heavily linked with a number of Premier League clubs.
MEN Sport understand United are prioritising the signing of Sancho but one of his Bundesliga rivals reckons his association with their city rivals could be a hindrance to their pursuit.
"He played for Manchester City before if I'm not wrong?” said Hunemeier, speaking on the Transfer Window podcast.
“So I don't know if he would be happy to play for United then, I don't know how big the rivalry is between these two teams.
"I know there's a rivalry but I don't know how he sees that. But in terms of football, probably his style would definitely suit Liverpool. But it's difficult to tell him what's best for him. He's such a big talent, he could play for every big club in England.”
United tracking Juventus winger - report
The Sun report that United are among a trio of Premier League clubs on alert over the availability of Juventus midfielder Federico Bernadeschi.
The 26-year-old has become more of a peripheral figure since Maurizio Sarri succeeded Massimiliano Allegri last summer, handed just nine starts in Serie A.
It’s believed that Bernardeschi could be made available by the perennial Italian champions this summer, three years on from his €40m move from Fiorentina.
Chelsea and Arsenal are also reportedly interested and Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest the player favours a move to England were he to leave Turin.
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Depay’s Old Trafford exit revisited
The MEN's Richard Fay has taken a look back at why Memphis Depay’s time at Manchester United never quite worked out as planned.
There were four major reasons for leaving the club for Lyon back in January 2017, having scored seven goals in 53 appearances during an 18-month spell with United.
Giels Brouwer, founder of analytics company SciSports, reportedly advised Depay on moving to Lyon as a team that would suit his strengths and attributes.
Depay, 26, has rebuilt his reputation somewhat at the Ligue 1 club, scoring 53 goals from 134 appearances.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Man City evening headlines as fresh Sancho transfer claim made

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Saturday , May 30 .
SC Paderborn defender Uwe Hunemeier believes Manchester United might struggle to sign Jadon Sancho because of his Manchester City past .
The 20-year-old England international had developed his talents in City ’ s academy but had never made a senior appearance for the club when he was signed by Dortmund in the summer of 2017 .
Sancho has frequently been linked with a move back to the Premier League this summer , with United putting him at the top of their list of targets , but veteran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come up against Sancho as Paderborn take on Dortmund on Sunday - believes his City history could hinder their pursuit .
`` He played for Manchester City before if I 'm not wrong ?
” he said , on the Transfer Window podcast .
“ So I do n't know if he would be happy to play for United then , I do n't know how big the rivalry is between these two teams .
`` I know there 's a rivalry but I do n't know how he sees that .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ style would definitely suit Liverpool .
But it 's difficult to tell him what 's best for him .
He 's such a big talent , he could play for every big club in England.
” Bayern to offer Hernandez in renewed bid to sign Sane - report Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich were heavily linked with signing Germany international Leroy Sane from City last summer , before he suffered a serious knee ligament injury in August .
The 24-year-old winger hasn ’ t featured for City since then , but could play a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the Premier League resumes in June .
Bayern will reportedly try once again to sign Sane this summer , and are said to be willing to offer French World Cup winner Lucas Hernandez as part of the deal .
The 24-year-old defender moved from Atletico Madrid to Bayern last summer in a reported €80m fee , a record in the Bundesliga , but he ’ s struggled with injuries and only made 15 appearances for the club in all competitions .
Carragher on how City can make headlines when season resumes Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be on his former club when the Premier League season resumes .
With a 25-point lead over City , it appears only a matter of weeks before Jurgen Klopp ’ s Reds will secure the club ’ s first league title in 30 years , but Carragher believes City can still make their fair share of headlines .
`` Most of the focus in lockdown has been on the club looking for its first domestic title in three decades , ” he wrote in his latest Telegraph column .
“ We should not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ champions for the first time in its 140-year history . ''
Pep Guardiola ’ s side have long squandered any hope of lifting a third Premier League title , but with a 2-1 lead over Real Madrid from the first leg of their Round of 16 clash , and holders Liverpool eliminated by Atletico Madrid , they ’ re well in contention for the Champions League .

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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Saturday, May 30.
Bundesliga defender highlights Sancho’s City past
SC Paderborn defender Uwe Hunemeier believes Manchester United might struggle to sign Jadon Sancho because of his Manchester City past.
The 20-year-old England international had developed his talents in City’s academy but had never made a senior appearance for the club when he was signed by Dortmund in the summer of 2017.
Sancho has frequently been linked with a move back to the Premier League this summer, with United putting him at the top of their list of targets, but veteran centre-half Hunemeier - who is set to come up against Sancho as Paderborn take on Dortmund on Sunday - believes his City history could hinder their pursuit.
"He played for Manchester City before if I'm not wrong?” he said, on the Transfer Window podcast.
“So I don't know if he would be happy to play for United then, I don't know how big the rivalry is between these two teams.
"I know there's a rivalry but I don't know how he sees that. But in terms of football, probably his style would definitely suit Liverpool. But it's difficult to tell him what's best for him. He's such a big talent, he could play for every big club in England.”
Bayern to offer Hernandez in renewed bid to sign Sane - report
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich were heavily linked with signing Germany international Leroy Sane from City last summer, before he suffered a serious knee ligament injury in August.
The 24-year-old winger hasn’t featured for City since then, but could play a part in the remainder of the campaign when the Premier League resumes in June.
Bayern will reportedly try once again to sign Sane this summer, and are said to be willing to offer French World Cup winner Lucas Hernandez as part of the deal.
The 24-year-old defender moved from Atletico Madrid to Bayern last summer in a reported €80m fee, a record in the Bundesliga, but he’s struggled with injuries and only made 15 appearances for the club in all competitions.
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Carragher on how City can make headlines when season resumes
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes all eyes will be on his former club when the Premier League season resumes.
With a 25-point lead over City, it appears only a matter of weeks before Jurgen Klopp’s Reds will secure the club’s first league title in 30 years, but Carragher believes City can still make their fair share of headlines.
"Most of the focus in lockdown has been on the club looking for its first domestic title in three decades,” he wrote in his latest Telegraph column.
“We should not overlook the one seeking to become European champions for the first time in its 140-year history."
Pep Guardiola’s side have long squandered any hope of lifting a third Premier League title, but with a 2-1 lead over Real Madrid from the first leg of their Round of 16 clash, and holders Liverpool eliminated by Atletico Madrid, they’re well in contention for the Champions League.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Five arrested after police called to gunfire in Radcliffe playing fields

Five people have been arrested after police were called to reports of gunfire in Bury .
Officers were called to reports of shots fired at Red Bank playing fields in Radcliffe at around 2.20pm on Saturday .
Two men and three women were arrested at the scene .
People on the playing fields at the time said it was 'full of kids ' .
One eye-witness , who asked not to be named , said : `` There were two groups of males on different sides of the field .
`` It looked like the groups were meeting for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and swearing until a young male dressed in black with a balaclava ran onto the field from Grosvenor Street with something under a red towel .
`` As he ran towards the other group of males he threw the towel off and shot the gun .
It was too loud to be a pellet gun or an air rifle . ''
They added : `` The field was full of kids .
And these two groups were swearing .
`` I was sat about seven car lengths from where it happened .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patrols and armed police were there . ''
Police say no one was hurt .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said : `` At around 2.20pm on Saturday 30 May 2020 , police were called to Red Bank playing fields in Radcliffe , Bury to reports that a gun had been fired .
`` There are currently five people in custody – two men and three women .
`` There is not believed to be any wider threat to the public .
`` No one was injured during the incident . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 101 quoting incident number 1772 of 30/05/20 .
Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Five people have been arrested after police were called to reports of gunfire in Bury.
Officers were called to reports of shots fired at Red Bank playing fields in Radcliffe at around 2.20pm on Saturday.
Two men and three women were arrested at the scene.
People on the playing fields at the time said it was 'full of kids'.
One eye-witness, who asked not to be named, said: "There were two groups of males on different sides of the field.
"It looked like the groups were meeting for a fight. They were calling each other and swearing until a young male dressed in black with a balaclava ran onto the field from Grosvenor Street with something under a red towel.
"As he ran towards the other group of males he threw the towel off and shot the gun. It was too loud to be a pellet gun or an air rifle."
They added: "The field was full of kids. And these two groups were swearing.
"I was sat about seven car lengths from where it happened. I rang the police. Helicopters, dog patrols and armed police were there."
Police say no one was hurt.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 2.20pm on Saturday 30 May 2020, police were called to Red Bank playing fields in Radcliffe, Bury to reports that a gun had been fired.
"Officers attended and made several arrests.
"There are currently five people in custody – two men and three women.
"There is not believed to be any wider threat to the public.
"No one was injured during the incident."
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 1772 of 30/05/20. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Watch SpaceX and NASA rocket launch LIVE as astronauts are launched into space

SpaceX and NASA have come together to launch astronauts into space tonight - which will be the first time from US soil in nine years .
But it will be their second attempt of the manned mission , named Demo-2 , after Wednesday 's launch was aborted due to stormy weather conditions .
Rocket Falcon 9 which is carrying the Crew Dragon capsule with experienced NASA astronauts Robert Behnken , 48 , and Douglas Hurley , 53 , is to blast off from launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida - subject to weather conditions .
And you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watching the build-up to the launch and the lift-off live on Nasa 's live stream above .
Shortly afterwards you will then be able to head outside to catch a glimpse of the spacecraft as it passes over the UK just minutes later .
If it all goes to plan , lift-off will be at around 3.22pm EDT - which is 8.22pm UK time .
It will then fly over the UK 15 minutes after lift-off at around 8.37pm .
However , because of the earlier schedule , it will likely be too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at that time .
There is hope as it passes the UK for a second time at around 10.15pm , which will make for a better viewing with darker sky conditions , however the vehicle will be very low on the horizon in the southwest .
The mission will allow the US to once again send humans into space rather than relying on paying Russia for a lift on their spacecraft as they have done for the past nine years .
According to Nasa , this is a demonstration mission to show SpaceX @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the space station and back safely .
It is the final major step required by SpaceX ’ s astronaut carrier , the Crew Dragon , to get certified by Nasa ’ s Commercial Crew Programme for more long-term manned missions to space .
Let us know if you manage to catch sight of the rocket and send your photos to @ MENnewsdesk .

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SpaceX and NASA have come together to launch astronauts into space tonight - which will be the first time from US soil in nine years.
But it will be their second attempt of the manned mission, named Demo-2, after Wednesday's launch was aborted due to stormy weather conditions.
Rocket Falcon 9 which is carrying the Crew Dragon capsule with experienced NASA astronauts Robert Behnken, 48, and Douglas Hurley, 53, is to blast off from launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida - subject to weather conditions.
And you can join in with the excitement by watching the build-up to the launch and the lift-off live on Nasa's live stream above.
Shortly afterwards you will then be able to head outside to catch a glimpse of the spacecraft as it passes over the UK just minutes later.
If it all goes to plan, lift-off will be at around 3.22pm EDT - which is 8.22pm UK time.
It will then fly over the UK 15 minutes after lift-off at around 8.37pm. However, because of the earlier schedule, it will likely be too light to see the capsule coming overhead at that time.
There is hope as it passes the UK for a second time at around 10.15pm, which will make for a better viewing with darker sky conditions, however the vehicle will be very low on the horizon in the southwest.
The mission will allow the US to once again send humans into space rather than relying on paying Russia for a lift on their spacecraft as they have done for the past nine years.
According to Nasa, this is a demonstration mission to show SpaceX’s ability to ferry astronauts to the space station and back safely.
It is the final major step required by SpaceX’s astronaut carrier, the Crew Dragon, to get certified by Nasa’s Commercial Crew Programme for more long-term manned missions to space.
Let us know if you manage to catch sight of the rocket and send your photos to @MENnewsdesk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Dec baffled by bizarre clay head act on Britain's Got Talent

There have been been some delightfully bonkers acts on Britain 's Got Talent over the years but this one took the cake , or clay .
Noelle and Tom began their act on the ITV talent show by lifting the lids on gold two serving platters , revealing piles of clay underneath .
Jaws dropped as the pair then proceeded to fix the clay to their own heads .
And as hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly watched from the side of the stage Dec said : `` I have no idea what 's going on . ''
While the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build themselves new heads out of layers clay built on top of their own , Alesha leaned over and told Amanda Holden : `` I hate to admit it but it 's quite entertaining . ''
Ant also said he loved the act , who then danced wearing their clay heads .
But co-host Dec said : `` I do n't get it . ''
Noelle told the judges they want to experiment and play with clay in lots of different ways .
And she said they would 'do their whole body .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Got Talent we thought we 'd seen everything , '' said Amanda .
The eye-catching act worked because they were sent through to the live shows .
`` Yesssssss !
I loved it !
The more bonkers the better ! ''
said another on Twitter .
`` Like a clay Daft Punk , '' said another .

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There have been been some delightfully bonkers acts on Britain's Got Talent over the years but this one took the cake, or clay.
Noelle and Tom began their act on the ITV talent show by lifting the lids on gold two serving platters, revealing piles of clay underneath.
Jaws dropped as the pair then proceeded to fix the clay to their own heads.
"What?" gasped judge Alesha Dixon.
And as hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly watched from the side of the stage Dec said: "I have no idea what's going on."
While the judges and audience watched Noelle and Tom build themselves new heads out of layers clay built on top of their own, Alesha leaned over and told Amanda Holden: "I hate to admit it but it's quite entertaining."
And Amanda admitted: "I love it."
Ant also said he loved the act, who then danced wearing their clay heads. But co-host Dec said: "I don't get it."
Noelle told the judges they want to experiment and play with clay in lots of different ways.
And she said they would 'do their whole body.'
"After 14 years of Britain's Got Talent we thought we'd seen everything," said Amanda.
The eye-catching act worked because they were sent through to the live shows.
"Bonkers!" exclaimed one viewer.
"Yesssssss! I loved it! The more bonkers the better!" said another on Twitter.
"Like a clay Daft Punk," said another.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Man Utd told Coutinho price and more rumours

Barcelona will demand £9million from Premier League clubs looking to sign Philippe Coutinho on loan next season amid reports linking the Brazilian with Manchester United .
Coutinho has failed to impress at the La Liga side following his record-breaking move from Liverpool in 2018 and has spent the season on loan with Bayern Munich .
The German champions are not expected to make his stay in Germany permanent and various outlets have credited United with an interest in Coutinho along with Tottenham , Arsenal and Chelsea .
Mundo Deportivo report Barcelona are willing to sanction another loan move as clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the playmaker , but will demand a £9m loan fee .
However , MEN Sport understand Coutinho is not a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who is firmly focused on signing Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham .
Elsewhere , Juventus star Federico Bernardeschi is eyeing a move to the Premier League if he decides to leave the Italian side , according to reports in Italy .
Italian media outlets believe the winger could be included in a deal that would see Paul Pogba return to Turin in the upcoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 26-year-old wants regular first-team football to ensure his place in Italy 's European Championship squad is safe and wants to test himself in the Premier League .
While Bernardeschi would fill a position Solskjaer is looking to strengthen , he is not a priority target as Sancho remains the preferred option on the right wing .
MEN Sport understand United are relaxed over Pogba 's future at the club but are yet to trigger the one-year contract extension clause in his deal .

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Barcelona will demand £9million from Premier League clubs looking to sign Philippe Coutinho on loan next season amid reports linking the Brazilian with Manchester United .
Coutinho has failed to impress at the La Liga side following his record-breaking move from Liverpool in 2018 and has spent the season on loan with Bayern Munich.
The German champions are not expected to make his stay in Germany permanent and various outlets have credited United with an interest in Coutinho along with Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Mundo Deportivo report Barcelona are willing to sanction another loan move as clubs are unlikely to meet their £71m valuation of the playmaker, but will demand a £9m loan fee.
However, MEN Sport understand Coutinho is not a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who is firmly focused on signing Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham.
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Elsewhere, Juventus star Federico Bernardeschi is eyeing a move to the Premier League if he decides to leave the Italian side, according to reports in Italy.
Italian media outlets believe the winger could be included in a deal that would see Paul Pogba return to Turin in the upcoming transfer window.
Gazzetta dello Sport claim the 26-year-old wants regular first-team football to ensure his place in Italy's European Championship squad is safe and wants to test himself in the Premier League.
While Bernardeschi would fill a position Solskjaer is looking to strengthen, he is not a priority target as Sancho remains the preferred option on the right wing.
MEN Sport understand United are relaxed over Pogba's future at the club but are yet to trigger the one-year contract extension clause in his deal.