themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Inter want Martial to replace Martinez and more Man Utd rumours

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Inter Milan .
Martial has been in good form this season for United , but has once again seen his campaign interrupted by injuries .
However , when he has played , he has impressed in the central striking position .
Now , though , reports in Italy say Inter have set their sights on the Frenchman as they are resigned to losing key forward Lautaro Martinez in the transfer window .
Inter signed Romelu Lukaku from United last summer , with Alexis Sanchez spending the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ashley Young joined the club in January , too .
And according to Calciomercato , Martial could be the latest player to make the move from United to Inter , as he is said to be on a three-man shortlist to replace Martinez along with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal and Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City .
Elsewhere , Aubameyang has been linked with a ‘ sensational ’ move to United , according to The Sun .
It ’ s claimed that the Gunners have come to terms with the fact that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t sign a new deal with the club and are looking to cash in , with United willing to take advantage of the situation .
The 30-year-old ’ s contract expires in the summer of 2021 but it ’ s claimed that he would still cost £50million , with PSG and Barcelona also said to be interested .
Finally , both AC Milan and Inter Milan were interested in signing Nemanja Matic prior to his contract being extended by United - as per reports in Italy .
Calciomercato claim AC Milan lined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were keen to land Matic on a free .
After Inter decided not to sign Matic in January , the Serb decided to stay at Old Trafford .

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Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Inter Milan.
Martial has been in good form this season for United, but has once again seen his campaign interrupted by injuries. However, when he has played, he has impressed in the central striking position.
Now, though, reports in Italy say Inter have set their sights on the Frenchman as they are resigned to losing key forward Lautaro Martinez in the transfer window.
Inter signed Romelu Lukaku from United last summer, with Alexis Sanchez spending the current season on loan at the San Siro. Ashley Young joined the club in January, too.
And according to Calciomercato, Martial could be the latest player to make the move from United to Inter, as he is said to be on a three-man shortlist to replace Martinez along with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal and Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City.
Elsewhere, Aubameyang has been linked with a ‘sensational’ move to United, according to The Sun.
It’s claimed that the Gunners have come to terms with the fact that the two-time Premier League golden boot winner won’t sign a new deal with the club and are looking to cash in, with United willing to take advantage of the situation.
The 30-year-old’s contract expires in the summer of 2021 but it’s claimed that he would still cost £50million, with PSG and Barcelona also said to be interested.
Finally, both AC Milan and Inter Milan were interested in signing Nemanja Matic prior to his contract being extended by United - as per reports in Italy.
Calciomercato claim AC Milan lined up a move for some time as they were keen to land Matic on a free. After Inter decided not to sign Matic in January, the Serb decided to stay at Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Bongo's Bingo is providing free Saturday night entertainment for bingo lovers

Bongo 's Bingo has announced it will be taking its popular club event straight to people 's living rooms in response to the government 's social distancing measures .
Bosses at the much-loved bingo night firm confirmed on social media it would provide free Saturday night entertainment via a livestream .
In a statement on Facebook , they said : `` Due to overwhelming demand from our successful trial show last night and for those of you who missed out ... . ''
Jonny and the boys will be BACK TOMORROW , providing you you FREE Saturday night entertainment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bungalow event can be accessed via twitch.tv/livefromthebungalow from 8pm .
Those who want to join will need a UK registered mobile and pen and paper .
Bosses added : `` Also , a little shoutout the 3k+ of you who tuned in last night , we had SO much fun and we ’ re ready to do it ALL OVER AGAIN !
It comes after Bongo 's Bingo announced on March 17 that it would it postpone upcoming events in light of the latest briefing from the government about coronavirus .
Bosses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision because it was 'the right thing to do to prevent the spread of this disease and protect our customers ' .

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Bongo's Bingo has announced it will be taking its popular club event straight to people's living rooms in response to the government's social distancing measures.
Bosses at the much-loved bingo night firm confirmed on social media it would provide free Saturday night entertainment via a livestream.
In a statement on Facebook, they said: "Due to overwhelming demand from our successful trial show last night and for those of you who missed out....
"Jonny and the boys will be BACK TOMORROW, providing you you FREE Saturday night entertainment, straight from Twitch!
"Kick-off is at 8pm!"
The Live from the Bungalow event can be accessed via twitch.tv/livefromthebungalow from 8pm.
Those who want to join will need a UK registered mobile and pen and paper.
Bosses added: "Also, a little shoutout the 3k+ of you who tuned in last night, we had SO much fun and we’re ready to do it ALL OVER AGAIN!
"LETS. STREAM. BINGO!"
It comes after Bongo's Bingo announced on March 17 that it would it postpone upcoming events in light of the latest briefing from the government about coronavirus.
Bosses confirmed on social media they made the decision because it was 'the right thing to do to prevent the spread of this disease and protect our customers'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--How to get NHS sick note online if you have to self-isolate due to coronavirus

People who have to self-isolate for more than a week due to coronavirus can get a sick note using a new online NHS service .
The note will provide evidence to employers that you have been advised to self-isolate by the NHS because you are either showing symptoms of coronavirus or live with someone who is .
The online service aims to reduce the pressure on GP surgeries and prevents people needing to leave their homes to obtain a sick note .
Employees are allowed to self-certify for the first seven days off work - but after that employers may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be off for medical reasons .
An isolation note may be required to provide evidence of the advice to self-isolate .
To use the online service , employees will need to answer a few questions and an isolation note will then be sent in an email .
Notes can also be sent directly to employers .
Health and Social Care Secretary , Matt Hancock , said : `` It is absolutely vital we do everything we can to ease the burden on our healthcare professionals , allowing them to spend as much time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them most .
`` Digital isolation notes will provide reassurance to those self-isolating and their employers while also reducing the pressure on our NHS , so they can continue doing all they can to protect the people of this country and save lives . ''
People who need to claim Universal Credit or Employment and Support Allowance because of coronavirus will not be required to produce a fit note or an isolation note .
The online isolation note service can be found on the NHS website here .
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People who have to self-isolate for more than a week due to coronavirus can get a sick note using a new online NHS service.
The note will provide evidence to employers that you have been advised to self-isolate by the NHS because you are either showing symptoms of coronavirus or live with someone who is.
The online service aims to reduce the pressure on GP surgeries and prevents people needing to leave their homes to obtain a sick note.
Employees are allowed to self-certify for the first seven days off work - but after that employers may ask for evidence that they need to be off for medical reasons.
An isolation note may be required to provide evidence of the advice to self-isolate.
To use the online service, employees will need to answer a few questions and an isolation note will then be sent in an email.
Notes can also be sent directly to employers.
Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, said: "It is absolutely vital we do everything we can to ease the burden on our healthcare professionals, allowing them to spend as much time as possible with those patients that need them most.
"Digital isolation notes will provide reassurance to those self-isolating and their employers while also reducing the pressure on our NHS, so they can continue doing all they can to protect the people of this country and save lives."
People who need to claim Universal Credit or Employment and Support Allowance because of coronavirus will not be required to produce a fit note or an isolation note.
The online isolation note service can be found on the NHS website here.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Public transport across Greater Manchester to be ‘stepped down’ from Sunday

Members of the public are now being urged not to use public transport across Greater Manchester for anything other than ‘ essential journeys ’ in the wake of the continued spread of coronavirus .
A Sunday service will run on Metrolink every day .
Already reduced tram , train and bus services will remain , but they will be ‘ stepped down ’ from Sunday , Transport for Greater Manchester said .
In an updated statement on Friday , TfGM said limited services would be maintained for key workers .
Revised tram , train and bus timetables however have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operators ' websites for the latest information .
TfGM said trams would now run every 12 minutes , across all lines .
In a statement , transport bosses said : “ On Metrolink the changes will reflect a Sunday service , operating on a 12-minute frequency across all lines , with more doubles in operation across the network to enable social distancing .
“ Weekday trams will start running at 6am and end at 11pm .
The early morning Airport Metrolink service , which currently operates a 20-minute frequency , will end .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would only be using Terminal One for all flights .
The new Trafford Park Metrolink line to the Trafford Centre will open as scheduled on Sunday .
TfGM said : “ These service changes will help network resilience and by moving more drivers to a core shift pattern .
“ Peak-time restrictions on concessionary tram , rail and bus passes have been lifted during the early morning rush hour to make it easier for the region ’ s older and disabled people to get their shopping or to attend a medical appointment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ annual travelcards are being offered refunds on the number of days left remaining on their tickets , as long as there is a minimum of seven days remaining .
Travelshops across Greater Manchester will remain open , but with reduced hours .
And TfGM warned further changes to services and opening hours were likely to come into effect in the coming weeks .
“ TfGM will continue to work closely with Metrolink , rail and bus operators to ensure that critical workers can travel safely , ” the statement added

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Members of the public are now being urged not to use public transport across Greater Manchester for anything other than ‘essential journeys’ in the wake of the continued spread of coronavirus.
A Sunday service will run on Metrolink every day.
Already reduced tram, train and bus services will remain, but they will be ‘stepped down’ from Sunday, Transport for Greater Manchester said.
In an updated statement on Friday, TfGM said limited services would be maintained for key workers.
Revised tram, train and bus timetables however have been published, with commuters urged to check operators' websites for the latest information.
TfGM said trams would now run every 12 minutes, across all lines.
In a statement, transport bosses said: “On Metrolink the changes will reflect a Sunday service, operating on a 12-minute frequency across all lines, with more doubles in operation across the network to enable social distancing.
“Weekday trams will start running at 6am and end at 11pm.
“On Sundays, trams will start running at 7am.
The early morning Airport Metrolink service, which currently operates a 20-minute frequency, will end.
It comes as Manchester Airport announced it would only be using Terminal One for all flights.
The new Trafford Park Metrolink line to the Trafford Centre will open as scheduled on Sunday.
TfGM said: “These service changes will help network resilience and by moving more drivers to a core shift pattern.
“Peak-time restrictions on concessionary tram, rail and bus passes have been lifted during the early morning rush hour to make it easier for the region’s older and disabled people to get their shopping or to attend a medical appointment.
“Metrolink passengers with 28 day and annual travelcards are being offered refunds on the number of days left remaining on their tickets, as long as there is a minimum of seven days remaining.
Travelshops across Greater Manchester will remain open, but with reduced hours.
And TfGM warned further changes to services and opening hours were likely to come into effect in the coming weeks.
“TfGM will continue to work closely with Metrolink, rail and bus operators to ensure that critical workers can travel safely,” the statement added


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--All the venues being told to shut down due to coronavirus pandemic

The Government has today announced that pubs , bars and restaurants will close to delay the spread of coronavirus .
But these are not the only businesses being told to shut in the latest social distancing measures to be introduced .
Entertainment and hospitality premises will also close temporarily .
Here is the full list : • Food and drink venues for consumption on-site , such as restaurants and cafes .
Robert Jenrick , Secretary of State for Housing , Communities & Local Government , said : `` We will do whatever it takes to protect people across this country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` While people have responded well to calls for social distancing and self-isolation , we must go further if we are to be able to stop the spread of the virus and protect the most vulnerable people in our society , and our NHS .
`` That is why we are now telling entertainment and hospitality premises to close temporarily , and people to only travel if absolutely essential , to help protect each other from the further spread of the virus .
`` We stand behind businesses and their employees and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we tackle this huge challenge together . ''
Pubs and restaurants will still be allowed to operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak .
It comes as schools in England , Scotland and Wales closed their doors today until further notice - except for vulnerable children and those with a parent identified as a key worker , such as doctors , nurses and police officers .
The Government is still urging people to stay at home unless they need to get essential supplies , work from home and only travel is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to run , although many are doing so on a reduced timetable to reflect lower passenger demand until further notice .
The decision to introduce further measures has been taken based on the latest advice from the world-leading health and scientific experts .
When infection rates come down , the Government has said it will remove measures as soon as it is safe to do so , guided by scientific advice .
There have been 167 deaths in England from the coronavirus outbreak , as well as six in Scotland , three in @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The Government has today announced that pubs, bars and restaurants will close to delay the spread of coronavirus.
But these are not the only businesses being told to shut in the latest social distancing measures to be introduced.
Entertainment and hospitality premises will also close temporarily.
Here is the full list:
Food and drink venues for consumption on-site, such as restaurants and cafes.
Drinking establishments, including pubs, bars, nightclubs.
Entertainment venues, including cinemas, theatres, concert halls, and bingo halls.
Museums and galleries.
Spas, wellness centres and massage parlours.
Casinos and betting shops.
All indoor leisure and sports facilities, including gyms.
Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government, said: "We will do whatever it takes to protect people across this country as we tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
"While people have responded well to calls for social distancing and self-isolation, we must go further if we are to be able to stop the spread of the virus and protect the most vulnerable people in our society, and our NHS.
"That is why we are now telling entertainment and hospitality premises to close temporarily, and people to only travel if absolutely essential, to help protect each other from the further spread of the virus.
"We stand behind businesses and their employees and are offering an unprecedented range of support as we tackle this huge challenge together."
Pubs and restaurants will still be allowed to operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak.
It comes as schools in England, Scotland and Wales closed their doors today until further notice - except for vulnerable children and those with a parent identified as a key worker, such as doctors, nurses and police officers.
The Government is still urging people to stay at home unless they need to get essential supplies, work from home and only travel is absolutely necessary.
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Public transport will continue to run, although many are doing so on a reduced timetable to reflect lower passenger demand until further notice.
The decision to introduce further measures has been taken based on the latest advice from the world-leading health and scientific experts.
When infection rates come down, the Government has said it will remove measures as soon as it is safe to do so, guided by scientific advice.
There have been 167 deaths in England from the coronavirus outbreak, as well as six in Scotland, three in Wales and one in Northern Ireland.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Supermarket staff tackle shoplifter who walked out with trolley full of food

Supermarket staff were forced to wrestle a suspected shoplifter to the ground after they left without paying for a trolley full of food .
The incident , in the car park of The Food Warehouse , in Leigh , on Tuesday , was captured on camera by another shopper .
According to a spokesperson for Iceland , which owns the shop , two men had tried to leave with stock 'for which they had not paid ' .
Paul Taylor was visiting the supermarket with his wife when he saw the group of workers chasing the suspected thieves .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had pinched a trolley full of food , '' he explained '' The lads who worked there came out and surrounded the car .
`` They were really brave and a credit to the store . ''
Footage captured by Mr Taylor shows the four workers retrieving items from the boot of a blue Vauxhall Zafira .
One of the suspected thieves then confronts a worker before a colleague comes to his aid and throws the man to the ground .
When he attempts to get back to his feet , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the workers continue pulling items from the boot , the man gets back into the vehicle .
And as one staff member grabs his phone and tries to take a picture of the registration number , the car speeds away with its boot still open .
A video of the incident has since been shared thousands of times on Facebook , with users praising the bravery of the shop workers .
A spokesperson for the supermarket said the incident had been reported to police .
He added : `` Our store manager and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it was being loaded into a car .
`` A struggle ensued during which our store manager was pushed over , but he is unhurt .
The registration number of the vehicle involved has been reported to the police and the matter is now in their hands .
`` At a time when our stores and colleagues are under unprecedented pressure , and we are doing our utmost to keep our customers supplied with food and to help the elderly and vulnerable in particular , it is extremely frustrating that some individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Over the past week , supermarkets across the country have seen shelves emptied of essentials , with many shoppers placing more items in their baskets than necessary following the outbreak of coronavirus .
Mr Taylor said he was visiting the shop , in Parsonage Retail Park , to buy milk , bread and paracetamol for an elderly friend .
However , he said the shelves were 'virtually empty ' at the time .
He added : `` There are elderly people who can not get food and then you have people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The world is going crazy . ''
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further information .

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Supermarket staff were forced to wrestle a suspected shoplifter to the ground after they left without paying for a trolley full of food.
The incident, in the car park of The Food Warehouse, in Leigh, on Tuesday, was captured on camera by another shopper.
According to a spokesperson for Iceland, which owns the shop, two men had tried to leave with stock 'for which they had not paid'.
Paul Taylor was visiting the supermarket with his wife when he saw the group of workers chasing the suspected thieves.
(Image: Paul Taylor)
"There were two men and one woman who had pinched a trolley full of food," he explained
"The lads who worked there came out and surrounded the car.
"They were really brave and a credit to the store."
Footage captured by Mr Taylor shows the four workers retrieving items from the boot of a blue Vauxhall Zafira.
(Image: Paul Taylor)
One of the suspected thieves then confronts a worker before a colleague comes to his aid and throws the man to the ground.
When he attempts to get back to his feet, he is knocked back down again.
As the workers continue pulling items from the boot, the man gets back into the vehicle.
And as one staff member grabs his phone and tries to take a picture of the registration number, the car speeds away with its boot still open.
A video of the incident has since been shared thousands of times on Facebook, with users praising the bravery of the shop workers.
A spokesperson for the supermarket said the incident had been reported to police.
He added: "Our store manager and a colleague intervened to recover the stock as it was being loaded into a car.
"A struggle ensued during which our store manager was pushed over, but he is unhurt. The registration number of the vehicle involved has been reported to the police and the matter is now in their hands.
(Image: Paul Taylor)
"At a time when our stores and colleagues are under unprecedented pressure, and we are doing our utmost to keep our customers supplied with food and to help the elderly and vulnerable in particular, it is extremely frustrating that some individuals regard this as an opportunity to steal."
Over the past week, supermarkets across the country have seen shelves emptied of essentials, with many shoppers placing more items in their baskets than necessary following the outbreak of coronavirus.
Mr Taylor said he was visiting the shop, in Parsonage Retail Park, to buy milk, bread and paracetamol for an elderly friend.
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However, he said the shelves were 'virtually empty' at the time.
He added: "There are elderly people who cannot get food and then you have people like this who are just pinching it. The world is going crazy."
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further information.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Counselling offered to the Arena cops who saw things no-one should have to

In the wake of the Manchester Arena outrage , the detectives who investigated the atrocity and brought Hashem Abedi to justice became very familiar with CCTV footage which showed the moment his brother detonated the bomb and the carnage it caused .
It ’ s footage no-one should have to see , showing horribly injuried victims of a terrible attack dead or dying on the floor of the Arena foyer .
Some of this footage - about 65,000 hours was gathered in total - was shown during the Old Bailey trial which ended with Abedi , 22 , from Fallowfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had helped his brother build the bomb .
But they were shielded from the worst of it as it was just too shocking and actually it didn ’ t do anything to prove the guilt of the defendant .
They saw plenty of video showing his movements in the days and hours before the attack and a single frame of Salman Abedi in the foyer 19 seconds before he detonated his device .
But they saw nothing after that .
The detectives who investigated the case weren ’ t so lucky .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did so very many times because they had to gather important evidence .
They used it to plot the ‘ journey ’ each of the 22 people who died had taken : where they had come from inside the Arena ; how close they were to epicentre of the blast when the bomb went off ; where they ended up .
As grim a task as it was , it was key to understanding how events unfolded that night and to bringing Hashem Abedi to justice .
It must have affected the officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they did it nonetheless - because they wanted to play their part in getting justice for the victims .
They were offered counselling but , in the three years of the Arena investigation , barely allowed it to get to them and hardly took a day off work .
The man who led the investigation , Det Chief Superintendent Simon Barraclough , explained : “ We have spent many , many thousands of hours looking at that CCTV .
It ’ s very traumatic footage but we have a very professional team that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this area .
“ And we are careful to look after them.
” Officers were offered counselling ‘ if needed ’ .
But the ethos of the team is once of resilience .
The top cop , who has also investigated police killer Dale Cregan and Victorino Chua , the Stepping Hill Hospital nurse who murdered two patients and poisoned 19 others , went on : “ We have an incredibly professional team who do work they ’ ve got to do and they do it because they know they are doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families who lost their loved ones .
“ Actually as a team we probably have one of the lowest rates of sickness .
“ No-one is sitting around being traumatised and crying about it .
This is the ethos of what we do.
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In the wake of the Manchester Arena outrage, the detectives who investigated the atrocity and brought Hashem Abedi to justice became very familiar with CCTV footage which showed the moment his brother detonated the bomb and the carnage it caused.
It’s footage no-one should have to see, showing horribly injuried victims of a terrible attack dead or dying on the floor of the Arena foyer.
Some of this footage - about 65,000 hours was gathered in total - was shown during the Old Bailey trial which ended with Abedi, 22, from Fallowfield, convicted of mass murder. He had helped his brother build the bomb.
But they were shielded from the worst of it as it was just too shocking and actually it didn’t do anything to prove the guilt of the defendant.
They saw plenty of video showing his movements in the days and hours before the attack and a single frame of Salman Abedi in the foyer 19 seconds before he detonated his device.
But they saw nothing after that.
(Image: PA)
The detectives who investigated the case weren’t so lucky.
They did watch the subsequent footage, and did so very many times because they had to gather important evidence.
They used it to plot the ‘journey’ each of the 22 people who died had taken: where they had come from inside the Arena; how close they were to epicentre of the blast when the bomb went off; where they ended up.
As grim a task as it was, it was key to understanding how events unfolded that night and to bringing Hashem Abedi to justice.
It must have affected the officers who had to view it, but they did it nonetheless - because they wanted to play their part in getting justice for the victims.
They were offered counselling but, in the three years of the Arena investigation, barely allowed it to get to them and hardly took a day off work.
The man who led the investigation, Det Chief Superintendent Simon Barraclough, explained: “We have spent many, many thousands of hours looking at that CCTV. It’s very traumatic footage but we have a very professional team that have worked on this and become experts in this area.
“And we are careful to look after them.”
Officers were offered counselling ‘if needed’. But the ethos of the team is once of resilience.
(Image: GMP)
The top cop, who has also investigated police killer Dale Cregan and Victorino Chua, the Stepping Hill Hospital nurse who murdered two patients and poisoned 19 others, went on: “We have an incredibly professional team who do work they’ve got to do and they do it because they know they are doing it for and on behalf of the families who lost their loved ones.
“Actually as a team we probably have one of the lowest rates of sickness.
“No-one is sitting around being traumatised and crying about it. This is the ethos of what we do.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--The impact of coronavirus on the criminal justice system

Courts will function with a skeleton staff and defendants will spend more time in prison before facing trial as the coronavirus crisis continues to hit the criminal justice system .
Many court staff , including judges , were today told to not return to work until the summer , as the Government 's response to pandemic becomes more restrictive .
Those over 70 or anyone with underlying health conditions will self isolate for 12 weeks in line with advice , which is thought could apply to about 20 million people across the country .
A murder trial originally set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and other complex cases face a similar fate .
A huge backlog of cases are expected to be created in the months to come as a result of the problems caused by coronavirus .
Meanwhile court officials say video link hearings , already commonplace in the criminal courts , will be increasingly used .
Defendants on remand in prison awaiting trial will have to wait longer to appear in court , with the announcement that all cases set to last three days or more will be postponed .
Custody time limits are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in prison do n't have to wait an excessive period of time for their trial .
These time limits can only be extended with the agreement of a judge .
Earlier this week it was confirmed that a prisoner at HMP Manchester , formerly known as Strangeways , had been taken to hospital suffering with coronavirus .
Prison bosses said they will 'reduce the capacity of visits ' amid the pandemic , and everyone will have their temperature taken at the door .
Manchester 's top judge , Judge David Stockdale QC , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice will continue .
His comments were echoed by the Lord Chancellor , Robert Buckland QC MP .
He said : `` The rule of law is vital to a functioning democracy and even at times like these , it is essential that our independent courts are able to administer justice .
`` Despite an unprecedented public health emergency , the Prime Minister and I are clear that our courts across England and Wales have a critical role to play and should go on sitting .
`` We will continue to deliver justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best as possible , keep our courts open .
`` However , as I have agreed with the Lord Chief Justice , we need to adjust working practices to ensure our court system continues to function , even with a reduced capacity to hear some cases at this time .
`` We must also take appropriate steps to comply with public health guidance and to minimise the risk of COVID-19 to court staff and users . ''
Speaking of the impact of postponing trials , he added : `` I recognise the impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and victims who will have to wait longer to see justice delivered in their cases .
`` We will also make arrangements to extend custody time limits for defendants held on remand in these cases .
`` However I believe on balance this move is preferable to proceeding as normal when there is a growing likelihood that juries selected to hear such cases may not be well enough to attend , leading the trial to be aborted and the whole process further delayed .
`` These changes will be temporary and we estimate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be able to continue despite this restriction .
`` Those cases that have a trial date delayed will be heard at the earliest available opportunity .
`` I am also committed to working with the senior judiciary to address any backlog that develops this year so delays overall do not increase , and I welcome the plans that I have heard from all those involved in our justice system to make sure that we can increase capacity in the system to ensure justice is as swift as possible . ''

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Courts will function with a skeleton staff and defendants will spend more time in prison before facing trial as the coronavirus crisis continues to hit the criminal justice system.
Many court staff, including judges, were today told to not return to work until the summer, as the Government's response to pandemic becomes more restrictive.
Those over 70 or anyone with underlying health conditions will self isolate for 12 weeks in line with advice, which is thought could apply to about 20 million people across the country.
A murder trial originally set to be heard next week has been adjourned, and other complex cases face a similar fate.
A huge backlog of cases are expected to be created in the months to come as a result of the problems caused by coronavirus.
Meanwhile court officials say video link hearings, already commonplace in the criminal courts, will be increasingly used.
Defendants on remand in prison awaiting trial will have to wait longer to appear in court, with the announcement that all cases set to last three days or more will be postponed.
Custody time limits are set to ensure that those on remand in prison don't have to wait an excessive period of time for their trial.
These time limits can only be extended with the agreement of a judge.
Earlier this week it was confirmed that a prisoner at HMP Manchester, formerly known as Strangeways, had been taken to hospital suffering with coronavirus.
Prison bosses said they will 'reduce the capacity of visits' amid the pandemic, and everyone will have their temperature taken at the door.
Manchester's top judge, Judge David Stockdale QC, who retired on Friday, vowed that justice will continue.
His comments were echoed by the Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland QC MP.
He said: "The rule of law is vital to a functioning democracy and even at times like these, it is essential that our independent courts are able to administer justice.
"Despite an unprecedented public health emergency, the Prime Minister and I are clear that our courts across England and Wales have a critical role to play and should go on sitting.
"We will continue to deliver justice to victims of crime, and as best as possible, keep our courts open.
"However, as I have agreed with the Lord Chief Justice, we need to adjust working practices to ensure our court system continues to function, even with a reduced capacity to hear some cases at this time.
"We must also take appropriate steps to comply with public health guidance and to minimise the risk of COVID-19 to court staff and users."
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Speaking of the impact of postponing trials, he added: "I recognise the impact that this will have on those witnesses and victims who will have to wait longer to see justice delivered in their cases.
"We will also make arrangements to extend custody time limits for defendants held on remand in these cases.
"However I believe on balance this move is preferable to proceeding as normal when there is a growing likelihood that juries selected to hear such cases may not be well enough to attend, leading the trial to be aborted and the whole process further delayed.
"These changes will be temporary and we estimate that three quarters of Crown Court trials will be able to continue despite this restriction.
"Those cases that have a trial date delayed will be heard at the earliest available opportunity.
"I am also committed to working with the senior judiciary to address any backlog that develops this year so delays overall do not increase, and I welcome the plans that I have heard from all those involved in our justice system to make sure that we can increase capacity in the system to ensure justice is as swift as possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Paul Ince slams Manchester United over Erling Haaland transfer

Paul Ince says Manchester United should have committed to signing Erling Haaland in January as they needed an elite striker .
United decided against paying the asking price for Haaland as they were concerned over agents ' fees and his future release clause .
Since Borussia Dortmund won the race to sign the RB Salzburg striker , he has scored 12 goals in 11 appearances for his new side , with two assists .
His record since the start of the season for both Salzburg and Dortmund is 40 goals and nine assists in just 33 appearances .
That record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a striker if they want to start competing for Premier League titles again rather than battling for the top four .
He told Goal : “ If they want to close the gap on Manchester City and Liverpool then they need a world class striker.
” And the decision not to sign Haaland is something Ince says United made a mistake on , saying the club can not afford to let it happen again .
He continued : “ They had the chance with Haaland , the young kid who went to Dortmund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a very , very good young player who can improve and you can ’ t let people like that slip through the net .
“ That was disappointing that they couldn ’ t get him .
They have got to have someone in who gets 20-25 goals a season .
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Paul Ince says Manchester United should have committed to signing Erling Haaland in January as they needed an elite striker.
United decided against paying the asking price for Haaland as they were concerned over agents' fees and his future release clause.
Since Borussia Dortmund won the race to sign the RB Salzburg striker, he has scored 12 goals in 11 appearances for his new side, with two assists. His record since the start of the season for both Salzburg and Dortmund is 40 goals and nine assists in just 33 appearances.
That record is something Ince feels United need from a striker if they want to start competing for Premier League titles again rather than battling for the top four.
He told Goal: “If they want to close the gap on Manchester City and Liverpool then they need a world class striker.”
And the decision not to sign Haaland is something Ince says United made a mistake on, saying the club cannot afford to let it happen again.
He continued: “They had the chance with Haaland, the young kid who went to Dortmund, that was sad really. He is a very, very good young player who can improve and you can’t let people like that slip through the net.
“That was disappointing that they couldn’t get him. They have got to have someone in who gets 20-25 goals a season.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Social distancing could be in place for 'most of year' - government scientists

Social distancing would need to happen for `` at least half the year '' to stop NHS intensive care units being overwhelmed , the Government 's scientific advisers have said .
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies , or Sage , recommended alternating between periods of more and less strict social distancing measures to keep the number of critical care cases within capacity .
Strict measures include school closures and social distancing for everyone regardless of age , whereas less restrictive measures include isolating cases and households .
They should a form of measures would need to be in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year '' to help control the pandemic .
In a statement on March 16 , Sage said that just using less restrictive measures such as case isolation , household isolation and social distancing of vulnerable groups was `` unlikely to prevent critical care facilities being overwhelmed . ''
It added it was not clear whether or not the addition of general social distancing measures would curtail the epidemic enough .
But Sage agreed that general social distancing and social closures in addition to the less restrictive measures of case isolation , household isolation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be likely to control the epidemic when kept in place for a long period . ''
But they said alternating between periods of restrictive and more relaxed social distancing measures could `` plausibly be effective '' in order to keep the number of critical cases within the NHS ' capacity .
Sage continued : `` These would need to be in place for at least most of a year .
Under such as policy , at least half of the year would be spent under the stricter social distancing measures . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ vowed yesterday that the UK could `` turn the tide '' on the Covid-19 outbreak within 12 weeks .
Schools in England , Scotland and Wales closed their doors today until further notice - except for vulnerable children and those with a parent identified as a key worker , such as doctors , nurses and police officers .
Mr Johnson also announced the closure of cafes , pubs and restaurants which will shut from tonight .
All the UK 's nightclubs , theatres , cinemas , gyms and leisure centres have also been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they reasonably can '' .
There have been 167 deaths in England from the coronavirus outbreak , as well as six in Scotland , three in Wales and one in Northern Ireland .
Sir Patrick Vallance , the government 's chief scientific adviser , said the evidence in the documents published on Friday has `` played a considerable role in shaping our recommendations '' .
He said : `` The UK is home to experts who are at the forefront of their chosen fields and we are making full use of their expertise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we work tirelessly to tackle this disease . ''

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Social distancing would need to happen for "at least half the year" to stop NHS intensive care units being overwhelmed, the Government's scientific advisers have said.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, or Sage, recommended alternating between periods of more and less strict social distancing measures to keep the number of critical care cases within capacity.
Strict measures include school closures and social distancing for everyone regardless of age, whereas less restrictive measures include isolating cases and households.
They should a form of measures would need to be in place "for at least most of the year" to help control the pandemic.
In a statement on March 16, Sage said that just using less restrictive measures such as case isolation, household isolation and social distancing of vulnerable groups was "unlikely to prevent critical care facilities being overwhelmed."
It added it was not clear whether or not the addition of general social distancing measures would curtail the epidemic enough.
But Sage agreed that general social distancing and social closures in addition to the less restrictive measures of case isolation, household isolation and social distancing of vulnerable groups "would be likely to control the epidemic when kept in place for a long period."
But they said alternating between periods of restrictive and more relaxed social distancing measures could "plausibly be effective" in order to keep the number of critical cases within the NHS' capacity.
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Sage continued: "These would need to be in place for at least most of a year. Under such as policy, at least half of the year would be spent under the stricter social distancing measures."
It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed yesterday that the UK could "turn the tide" on the Covid-19 outbreak within 12 weeks.
Schools in England, Scotland and Wales closed their doors today until further notice - except for vulnerable children and those with a parent identified as a key worker, such as doctors, nurses and police officers.
Mr Johnson also announced the closure of cafes, pubs and restaurants which will shut from tonight.
All the UK's nightclubs, theatres, cinemas, gyms and leisure centres have also been told to close "as soon as they reasonably can".
There have been 167 deaths in England from the coronavirus outbreak, as well as six in Scotland, three in Wales and one in Northern Ireland.
Sir Patrick Vallance, the government's chief scientific adviser, said the evidence in the documents published on Friday has "played a considerable role in shaping our recommendations".
He said: "The UK is home to experts who are at the forefront of their chosen fields and we are making full use of their expertise to grow our understanding of Covid-19 as we work tirelessly to tackle this disease."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Tragedy as person dies on railway tracks at station

A person has died on railway tracks at a station .
British Transport Police ( BTP ) said the tragedy wasn ’ t being treated as suspicious .
Rail services in and around Wigan have been cancelled or ‘ severely delayed ’ as a result , National Rail Enquiries said .
The sex or age of the person involved hasn ’ t been revealed .
BTP have confirmed no further details .
Police and paramedics were called to Leyland railway station in Lancashire at just before 3.40pm on Friday .
It followed reports of a ‘ casualty on the tracks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was later pronounced dead at the scene .
A file is being prepared for a coroner ahead of an inquest opening .
In a statement , British Transport Police said : `` Officers were called to Leyland station shortly before 3.40pm today , Friday , following reports of a casualty on the tracks .
“ Paramedics also attended however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene .
“ Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family .
“ The incident is not being treated as suspicious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coroner.
” Northern reported cancellations and disruption to services between Wigan North Western and Barrow-In-Furness railway stations as a result .

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A person has died on railway tracks at a station.
British Transport Police (BTP) said the tragedy wasn’t being treated as suspicious.
Rail services in and around Wigan have been cancelled or ‘severely delayed’ as a result, National Rail Enquiries said.
The sex or age of the person involved hasn’t been revealed.
BTP have confirmed no further details.
Police and paramedics were called to Leyland railway station in Lancashire at just before 3.40pm on Friday.
It followed reports of a ‘casualty on the tracks’, BTP said.
The person was later pronounced dead at the scene.
A file is being prepared for a coroner ahead of an inquest opening.
In a statement, British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to Leyland station shortly before 3.40pm today, Friday, following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene.
“Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Northern reported cancellations and disruption to services between Wigan North Western and Barrow-In-Furness railway stations as a result.
All lines were blocked.
Disruption is expected until 8pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Warrant issued for mum on run as son sentenced for murder

Following a desperate bid to cover up her son ’ s role in the murder of her boyfriend , a mum is now on the run .
It was a normal Friday afternoon at the home Nancy Smith shared with her partner Vincent Wilson and her son Bernard Ward .
Ward , 18 , was tidying up the house as there was a knock at the door .
Smith answered it .
Shortly after , Ward stabbed Mr Wilson in the head with a kitchen knife .
Mr Wilson , known as ‘ Vinny ’ to friends , was able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dazed , with the knife still protruding from his head .
The handle snapped off during the attack .
At court , Ward claimed self defence , saying he feared he would be attacked by Mr Wilson .
Smith , 48 , lied to the police by telling them the attacker had left the area .
At the scene , a friend of Smith told Ward : `` They ’ re looking for someone who doesn ’ t exist . ''
On Wednesday , Ward - also known as 'DJ ' - was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crown Court trial .
Now he has been sentenced to the youth equivalent of life , detained at Her Majesty ’ s Pleasure for a minimum of 11 years .
Smith pleaded guilty to perverting the court of justice before her son 's trial .
She was bailed - and now a warrant has been issued for her arrest after she failed to return to court .
Jurors heard Mr Wilson and Smith had been in a relationship for a few months , after Smith had left Ward 's father .
Ward , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not comfortable with the relationship , jurors heard .
There was friction between them and they were always at loggerheads , according to prosecutor Michael Brady QC .
They sometimes got on , smoking cannabis and drinking together , Ward said , but he claimed that he could also be 'an angry person and violent ' .
He alleged that Mr Wilson was violent to him and his mother .
The problems within their relationship came to a deadly conclusion on the afternoon of Friday , August 30 last year .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's knocked at her door , on Silverdale Avenue in Irlam , Salford .
Ward overheard the conversation , and said he heard that his mum was taking 'speed ' .
`` I was in shock about it , '' Ward said under questioning from his barrister Stuart Denney QC .
`` I had my suspicions , but I did n't want to believe it . ''
Smith denied it , and said they had actually been talking about 'cheap meat ' .
Mr Wilson started asking what he shouting was about .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he knew his mum was 'on speed ' .
`` You talk nothing but sh** , mind your own business , '' Mr Wilson replied .
Ward said : `` If anyone 's got mum on speed it 's you . ''
He said he was going to call his older brother to 'sort you out ' .
Ward went into the kitchen to get his mobile phone .
He said that Mr Wilson grabbed and pushed him , saying 'give me the fu***** phone ' .
`` I knew where it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me . ''
`` I picked it up and I held it in front of me , '' he said .
He claimed he only picked it up to defend himself .
When the front door opened , Ward pushed past Mr Wilson , but he caught up with him .
Ward said that Mr Wilson pushed him against the wall , and started 'slamming his head ' against it .
`` He was going to beat the sh** out of me , '' Ward claimed .
At trial , Ward said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just need to get out of the situation , I ca n't handle it , '' he told jurors .
Ward said he ca n't think clearly while having a panic attack , so 'did n't realise ' he had a knife in his hand .
`` He let go of me , I opened my eyes and he had a knife hanging out of his head , '' Ward said .
After seeing what her son had done , Smith ran out of the house , shouting to her friend : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vinny .
You need to take him to hospital . ''
Mr Wilson was able to walk out of the house , in a 'complete daze ' .
An ambulance was called , and Mr Wilson staggered back into the house .
Paramedics arrived , and saw Mr Wilson sat on the sofa , with a knife embedded in his head near his temple , with the handle broken off .
Smith told police she had seen a man wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans run out of the house .
Soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had stabbed Mr Wilson .
At 3.45pm , he was arrested .
Ward told police he was worried about his mother if the 'offender ' came back .
Prosecutors said he was perpetuating his mother 's lie .
Mr Wilson died the following day , at 8.46pm , after doctors turned off his life support .
Ward was charged with murder the following day .
At trial , Ward , who was 17 at the time of the killing , claimed he was acting in self defence .
He also claimed diminished responsibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was suffering from an abnormality of mental functioning at the time .
A psychiatrist for the defence said Ward was on the autistic spectrum .
Having left school aged 11 or 12 , Ward was 'home schooled ' and has no qualifications .
He worked on odd jobs and went to college when he was 16 for a period before leaving .
Most of his days were spent watching films and playing on his Xbox , the court heard .
Ward was asked how he felt , knowing he had killed Mr Wilson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad way , I 'm not going to lie , '' he said .
`` I 've lost the will to live .
I ca n't cope with what I have done .
As bad as he was , the thought that I have taken another person 's life , it kills me .
`` I do n't know how I am going to live with that . ''
After being ordered to serve a minimum of 11 years , Ward will have a long time to consider his actions .

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Following a desperate bid to cover up her son’s role in the murder of her boyfriend, a mum is now on the run.
It was a normal Friday afternoon at the home Nancy Smith shared with her partner Vincent Wilson and her son Bernard Ward.
Ward, 18, was tidying up the house as there was a knock at the door. Smith answered it.
Shortly after, Ward stabbed Mr Wilson in the head with a kitchen knife.
Mr Wilson, known as ‘Vinny’ to friends, was able to walk out of the house, dazed, with the knife still protruding from his head.
The handle snapped off during the attack.
At court, Ward claimed self defence, saying he feared he would be attacked by Mr Wilson.
Smith, 48, lied to the police by telling them the attacker had left the area.
At the scene, a friend of Smith told Ward: "They’re looking for someone who doesn’t exist."
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On Wednesday, Ward - also known as 'DJ' - was found guilty of murder following a Manchester Crown Court trial.
Now he has been sentenced to the youth equivalent of life, detained at Her Majesty’s Pleasure for a minimum of 11 years.
Smith pleaded guilty to perverting the court of justice before her son's trial.
She was bailed - and now a warrant has been issued for her arrest after she failed to return to court.
Jurors heard Mr Wilson and Smith had been in a relationship for a few months, after Smith had left Ward's father.
Ward, from a 'Gypsy travelling community', was not comfortable with the relationship, jurors heard.
There was friction between them and they were always at loggerheads, according to prosecutor Michael Brady QC.
They sometimes got on, smoking cannabis and drinking together, Ward said, but he claimed that he could also be 'an angry person and violent'.
He alleged that Mr Wilson was violent to him and his mother.
The problems within their relationship came to a deadly conclusion on the afternoon of Friday, August 30 last year.
At about 3pm, a friend of Smith's knocked at her door, on Silverdale Avenue in Irlam, Salford.
Ward overheard the conversation, and said he heard that his mum was taking 'speed'.
"I was in shock about it," Ward said under questioning from his barrister Stuart Denney QC.
"I had my suspicions, but I didn't want to believe it."
Smith denied it, and said they had actually been talking about 'cheap meat'. Mr Wilson started asking what he shouting was about.
Ward said he asked Mr Wilson whether he knew his mum was 'on speed'.
"You talk nothing but sh**, mind your own business," Mr Wilson replied.
Ward said: "If anyone's got mum on speed it's you."
He said he was going to call his older brother to 'sort you out'.
Ward went into the kitchen to get his mobile phone. He said that Mr Wilson grabbed and pushed him, saying 'give me the fu***** phone'.
"I think he wanted a fight," Ward told jurors.
"I knew where it was going. He was going to attack me."
Ward then picked up a knife.
"I picked it up and I held it in front of me," he said.
He claimed he only picked it up to defend himself.
When the front door opened, Ward pushed past Mr Wilson, but he caught up with him. Ward said that Mr Wilson pushed him against the wall, and started 'slamming his head' against it.
"He was going to beat the sh** out of me," Ward claimed.
At trial, Ward said he started having a panic attack.
"I just need to get out of the situation, I can't handle it," he told jurors.
Ward said he can't think clearly while having a panic attack, so 'didn't realise' he had a knife in his hand.
"He let go of me, I opened my eyes and he had a knife hanging out of his head," Ward said.
After seeing what her son had done, Smith ran out of the house, shouting to her friend: "Oh my god DJ has stabbed Vinny. You need to take him to hospital."
Mr Wilson was able to walk out of the house, in a 'complete daze'.
An ambulance was called, and Mr Wilson staggered back into the house.
Paramedics arrived, and saw Mr Wilson sat on the sofa, with a knife embedded in his head near his temple, with the handle broken off.
Smith told police she had seen a man wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans run out of the house.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Soon after, police were told that Ward had stabbed Mr Wilson. At 3.45pm, he was arrested.
Ward told police he was worried about his mother if the 'offender' came back. Prosecutors said he was perpetuating his mother's lie.
Mr Wilson died the following day, at 8.46pm, after doctors turned off his life support. Ward was charged with murder the following day.
At trial, Ward, who was 17 at the time of the killing, claimed he was acting in self defence.
He also claimed diminished responsibility, with his legal team saying he was suffering from an abnormality of mental functioning at the time.
Prosecutors disagreed.
A psychiatrist for the defence said Ward was on the autistic spectrum. Having left school aged 11 or 12, Ward was 'home schooled' and has no qualifications.
He worked on odd jobs and went to college when he was 16 for a period before leaving. Most of his days were spent watching films and playing on his Xbox, the court heard.
Ward was asked how he felt, knowing he had killed Mr Wilson.
"I've been in a bad way, I'm not going to lie," he said.
"I've lost the will to live. I can't cope with what I have done. As bad as he was, the thought that I have taken another person's life, it kills me.
"I don't know how I am going to live with that."
After being ordered to serve a minimum of 11 years, Ward will have a long time to consider his actions.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Evil woman told lonely widower she was dying from cancer to con him out of £80k

An `` evil '' fraudster from Bolton pretended to be dying from cancer to fleece a lonely widower out of £80,000 .
Phyllis Woods , 67 , a gambling addict , also stole precious family heirloom jewellery from the victim after meeting him through an online dating website in 2017 .
Carlisle Crown Court was told the man , in his early 70s , thought he had found true love , when in reality Woods had quickly started to manipulate him .
Prosecutor , Brendan Burke , said : `` What in fact was happening was he was being targeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gambling-addicted and lavish lifestyle . ''
Woods falsely claimed her accounts were frozen during an expensive United States divorce litigaton .
In response , the man gave her cash for imaginary legal bills , clothing , pretend holidays and even non-existent cancer care as she invented `` a fictitious course of treatment at a private hospital . ''
`` Payments then accelerated for the fictitious cancer treatment when she told him she was about to lose her place at the hospital , '' Mr Burke said .
`` Effectively he was being asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her dying . ''
Money was channelled into accounts which actually belonged to unsuspecting others , including a relative of Woods and two women she duped after meeting them in a Bolton casino .
`` Police believe this is certainly where a lot of of defrauded money was squandered , '' Mr Burke said .
After suspicions were raised , police were alerted and the man also noticed that sentimental jewellery was missing from his Cumbrian home .
Even after being charged and with a court date looming , Woods sent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` drop the charges '' in a bid to `` terrorise him out of supporting a prosecution against her . ''
That handwriting matched official complaint correspondence she had mailed to Cumbria 's Chief Constable .
Woods of Smithills Croft Road , Bolton , admitted three fraud charges , stealing two watches and witness intimidation .
In an impact statement , the man described himself as `` devastated '' .
`` I was completely taken in by this woman and wanted to spend the rest of my life with her .
I took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had something nice together .
`` I do n't think I will move on after this and do n't wish to seek another relationship .
`` I was initially so embarrassed about this but want to make a stand against her as I believe she could have done this to others and want her stopped .
What she has done is evil . ''
Kim Whittlestone , defending , said Woods was `` extremely remorseful '' for offending committed in the grip of a gambling addiction .
`` She is deeply apologetic about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accepts was a wicked offence of witness intimidation . ''
Read more of today 's top stories here Woods was jailed for 40 months by Judge Nicholas Barker , who said of her victim : `` You have blighted his remaining years .
`` You have manipulated him .
`` You have exploited him , and you have sought to bleed him dry of all which had honestly and fairly obtained .
`` Your deception knows no bounds , Phyllis Woods .
What deception is wrought in your path you have no care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are determined , deceitful , and that you have not a shred of concern for others . ''

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An "evil" fraudster from Bolton pretended to be dying from cancer to fleece a lonely widower out of £80,000.
Phyllis Woods, 67, a gambling addict, also stole precious family heirloom jewellery from the victim after meeting him through an online dating website in 2017.
Carlisle Crown Court was told the man, in his early 70s, thought he had found true love, when in reality Woods had quickly started to manipulate him.
Prosecutor, Brendan Burke, said: "What in fact was happening was he was being targeted as a source of funding for her gambling-addicted and lavish lifestyle."
Woods falsely claimed her accounts were frozen during an expensive United States divorce litigaton.
In response, the man gave her cash for imaginary legal bills, clothing, pretend holidays and even non-existent cancer care as she invented "a fictitious course of treatment at a private hospital."
"Payments then accelerated for the fictitious cancer treatment when she told him she was about to lose her place at the hospital," Mr Burke said.
"Effectively he was being asked to pay up or face the prospect of her dying."
Money was channelled into accounts which actually belonged to unsuspecting others, including a relative of Woods and two women she duped after meeting them in a Bolton casino.
"Police believe this is certainly where a lot of of defrauded money was squandered," Mr Burke said.
After suspicions were raised, police were alerted and the man also noticed that sentimental jewellery was missing from his Cumbrian home.
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Even after being charged and with a court date looming, Woods sent the man a chilling letter warning him to "drop the charges" in a bid to "terrorise him out of supporting a prosecution against her."
That handwriting matched official complaint correspondence she had mailed to Cumbria's Chief Constable.
Woods of Smithills Croft Road, Bolton, admitted three fraud charges, stealing two watches and witness intimidation.
In an impact statement, the man described himself as "devastated".
"I was completely taken in by this woman and wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. I took her at face value and thought we had something nice together.
"I don't think I will move on after this and don't wish to seek another relationship.
"I was initially so embarrassed about this but want to make a stand against her as I believe she could have done this to others and want her stopped. What she has done is evil."
Kim Whittlestone, defending, said Woods was "extremely remorseful" for offending committed in the grip of a gambling addiction.
"She is deeply apologetic about her actions, particularly for what she accepts was a wicked offence of witness intimidation."
Woods was jailed for 40 months by Judge Nicholas Barker, who said of her victim: "You have blighted his remaining years.
"You have manipulated him.
"You have exploited him, and you have sought to bleed him dry of all which had honestly and fairly obtained.
"Your deception knows no bounds, Phyllis Woods. What deception is wrought in your path you have no care for. I certainly conclude that you are determined, deceitful, and that you have not a shred of concern for others."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--More than 700 new confirmed cases of coronavirus announced in UK

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK has risen by 714 to 3,983 .
That 's the biggest leap in cases in a single day so far .
The Department of Health says 177 people who contracted coronavirus have died in the UK - an increase of 33 from the same time yesterday .
Nearly 67,000 tests have been carried out in the UK .
Testing is being prioritised for those who are at the most risk , while people with mild symptoms of Covid-19 are being told to self-isolate at home .
The government has said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that around 25,000 tests can be carried out each day .
For the latest on the outbreak , follow our coronavirus live updates here .
The latest figures were announced as Boris Johnson ordered pubs , restaurants , gyms and leisure centres to close to the public from tonight .
Speaking at today 's press conference he urged the public not to go out and socialise in venues tonight ahead of the lockdown .
He was joined by chancellor Rishi Sunak who announced additional measures to protect jobs in the UK during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a job retention scheme that would allow companies to apply for grants to cover 80 per cent of workers ' wages .
Meanwhile , it was also revealed today that students will be graded based on judgements from their teachers and their previous attainment after GCSE and A Level exams were cancelled .
There are now more than 267,000 cases of coronavirus recorded worldwide with over 11,000 deaths .
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The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK has risen by 714 to 3,983.
That's the biggest leap in cases in a single day so far.
The Department of Health says 177 people who contracted coronavirus have died in the UK - an increase of 33 from the same time yesterday.
Nearly 67,000 tests have been carried out in the UK.
Testing is being prioritised for those who are at the most risk, while people with mild symptoms of Covid-19 are being told to self-isolate at home.
The government has said it is 'ramping up' testing so that around 25,000 tests can be carried out each day.
For the latest on the outbreak, follow our coronavirus live updates here.
The latest figures were announced as Boris Johnson ordered pubs, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres to close to the public from tonight.
Speaking at today's press conference he urged the public not to go out and socialise in venues tonight ahead of the lockdown.
He was joined by chancellor Rishi Sunak who announced additional measures to protect jobs in the UK during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Sunak announced plans for a job retention scheme that would allow companies to apply for grants to cover 80 per cent of workers' wages.
Meanwhile, it was also revealed today that students will be graded based on judgements from their teachers and their previous attainment after GCSE and A Level exams were cancelled.
There are now more than 267,000 cases of coronavirus recorded worldwide with over 11,000 deaths.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Universal credit and housing benefit to be hiked in £7bn coronavirus package

Universal Credit is to be increased by £1,000 a year as the government announced ‘ unprecedented ’ emergency economic measures to deal with coronavirus .
In a £7bn welfare support package , working tax credits and housing benefit will also be increased and claimant rules relaxed for the self-employed .
Following criticism that the Chancellor ’ s £350bn bail-out earlier this week was focused on businesses but not on workers , he said the latest measures would help ‘ four million of the most vulnerable households ’ .
Alongside the rise in benefits payments , Rishi Sunak said the minimum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be scrapped so that they can claim Universal Credit . ''
I 'm strengthening the safety net for self-employed people too by suspending the minimum income floor for everyone affected by the economic impact of coronavirus , ” he said .
''That means that self-employed people can now access , in full , Universal Credit at a rate equivalent to statutory sick pay for employees.
” The next statutory tax self-assessment would also be delayed until next January , he added .
Universal Credit ‘ standard allowance ’ - £323.22 a month for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couples - will be raised by £1,000 for the next 12 months , with working tax credits increased by the same amount .
Housing benefit will now be set at 30pc of market rent .
But he warned : `` I can not promise you that no-one will face hardship in the weeks ahead . ''
The welfare package comes alongside a new programme called the ‘ Covid Job Retention Scheme ’ which will see the government pay 80pc of retained workers ’ wages up to a maximum of £2,500 a month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure that we protect , as far as possible , people 's jobs and incomes , ” said the Chancellor .
`` Today I can announce that in the first time of our history , the Government is going to step in and help pay people 's wages .
`` We 're setting up a new coronavirus job retention scheme .
Any employer in the country small or large , charitable or non-profit , will be eligible for the scheme .
`` Employers will be able to contact HMRC for a grant to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are not working but are furloughed and kept on payroll rather than being laid off .
`` Government grants will cover 80pc of the salary of retained workers up to a total of £2,500 a month - that 's just above the median income . ''
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said the announcement was a 'breakthrough ' , adding : `` The Chancellor has shown real leadership .
We 're glad he has listened to unions and taken vital steps to support working families .
`` Large-scale wage subsidies are the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep businesses running , and they 'll help our economy bounce back after this crisis .
`` Employers across the economy can now be confident that they will be able to pay their wage bills .
They must urgently reassure their staff that their jobs and livelihoods are safe . ''
Mr Sunak said the shock to the UK economy caused by coronavirus was unlike any other , calling his package ‘ unprecedented ’ measures ‘ for unprecedented times ’ .
His move came as businesses had already begun to shed workers this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , following advice to avoid venues - and fears had been escalating that people would be left with no financial safety net at all .
Mr Sunak said the response will be ‘ one of the most comprehensive in the world ’ .
He added : `` To all those at home , right now anxious about the days ahead , I say you will not face this alone . ''

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Universal Credit is to be increased by £1,000 a year as the government announced ‘unprecedented’ emergency economic measures to deal with coronavirus.
In a £7bn welfare support package, working tax credits and housing benefit will also be increased and claimant rules relaxed for the self-employed.
Following criticism that the Chancellor’s £350bn bail-out earlier this week was focused on businesses but not on workers, he said the latest measures would help ‘four million of the most vulnerable households’.
Alongside the rise in benefits payments, Rishi Sunak said the minimum income floor for the self employed would be scrapped so that they can claim Universal Credit.
''I'm strengthening the safety net for self-employed people too by suspending the minimum income floor for everyone affected by the economic impact of coronavirus,” he said.
(Image: PA)
''That means that self-employed people can now access, in full, Universal Credit at a rate equivalent to statutory sick pay for employees.”
The next statutory tax self-assessment would also be delayed until next January, he added.
Universal Credit ‘standard allowance’ - £323.22 a month for single people and £507.37 a month for couples - will be raised by £1,000 for the next 12 months, with working tax credits increased by the same amount.
Housing benefit will now be set at 30pc of market rent.
But he warned: "I cannot promise you that no-one will face hardship in the weeks ahead."
The welfare package comes alongside a new programme called the ‘Covid Job Retention Scheme’ which will see the government pay 80pc of retained workers’ wages up to a maximum of £2,500 a month.
"I have a responsibility to make sure that we protect, as far as possible, people's jobs and incomes,” said the Chancellor.
"Today I can announce that in the first time of our history, the Government is going to step in and help pay people's wages.
"We're setting up a new coronavirus job retention scheme. Any employer in the country small or large, charitable or non-profit, will be eligible for the scheme.
"Employers will be able to contact HMRC for a grant to cover most of the wages of people who are not working but are furloughed and kept on payroll rather than being laid off.
"Government grants will cover 80pc of the salary of retained workers up to a total of £2,500 a month - that's just above the median income."
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said the announcement was a 'breakthrough', adding: "The Chancellor has shown real leadership. We're glad he has listened to unions and taken vital steps to support working families.
(Image: PA)
"Large-scale wage subsidies are the best way to boost household finances and keep businesses running, and they'll help our economy bounce back after this crisis.
"Employers across the economy can now be confident that they will be able to pay their wage bills. They must urgently reassure their staff that their jobs and livelihoods are safe."
Mr Sunak said the shock to the UK economy caused by coronavirus was unlike any other, calling his package ‘unprecedented’ measures ‘for unprecedented times’.
His move came as businesses had already begun to shed workers this week - particularly in the leisure industry, following advice to avoid venues - and fears had been escalating that people would be left with no financial safety net at all.
Mr Sunak said the response will be ‘one of the most comprehensive in the world’.
He added: "To all those at home, right now anxious about the days ahead, I say you will not face this alone."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Why Jose Mourinho always praised David de Gea at Manchester United

In 2018 , former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho left the footballing world perplexed after he made the following statement , “ I consider one of the best jobs of my career to finish second with Manchester United in the Premier League.
” The Portuguese coach had proven himself to be a serial winner over the span of his 20 years in management , winning titles and domestic cups in Portugal , Spain , Italy and , of course , England .
Therefore his comments left many bemused - there was even an argument to say of his two full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the more successful , with his side winning both the League Cup and Europa League .
In the time that has passed since his sacking , we know that his comments have looked less outlandish given United have failed to replicate a top-two finish since that campaign and it ’ s now widely accepted that current manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in a position of overseeing a rebuild at the club .
So just how good were United that season and what was behind their standout campaign ?
Analysing United from that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season on 81 points , which was 19 adrift of rivals Manchester City .
However , interestingly based on Expected Points ( xP ) , United actually ranked as sixth in the division , which probably better illustrated their squad quality that season .
A reminder that xP is the number of points a team is expected to have won in correlation with their expected goals for and against .
Their overperformance of 18.67 points was by far the biggest in the division .
Now , in top teams , overperformance in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is because these sides mostly possess better than average players , meaning they convert more low quality etc .
Yet this differential seemed very high and not sustainable , as it has since proven not to be .
But what was behind it ?
From an attacking point of view , United scored nearly nine more goals than they would have been expected to based on Expected Goals ( xG ) .
This is a notable overperformance but not ludicrous .
In fact , two other sides in the division recorded a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was their performances defensively that really proved critical in their on the pitch success .
According to Expected Goals Against ( xGA ) , United should have conceded around 44 league goals .
Yet , they conceded just 28 , which is pretty remarkable .
Help shape our coverage over the coronavirus crisis by completing this survey : An overperformance like that can be down to a multitude of factors , things such as strong performances from defenders or luck , however , it would seem that for United , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David de Gea in goal .
Mourinho made a point of labelling De Gea as ‘ the best keeper in the world ’ on multiple occasions during his tenure in charge of United , and this level of acclaim brought out the best in him , particularly in that 2017/18 campaign .
The Spaniard kept a standout 18 clean sheets across that Premier League campaign .
Sometimes clean sheets can be down to a solid defence just as much as a top keeper , yet that season , United were allowing an average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 90 minutes - which meant De Gea was often kept busy .
Yet he countered this by averaging an impressive 3.1 shots saved per 90 minutes .
All of this means that despite being expected to concede 1.03 goals per 90 , he in fact conceded just 0.70 goals per 90 minutes .
At the end of the season , United ’ s no.1 was bestowed the clubs Player Of The Year award as recognition for his strong campaign .
However , it ’ s only now considering the above analysis do we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Reds .
Many in the media have since acknowledged that Mourinho ’ s point in relation to his success with that United side now looks to be valid .
He brought out the best form in some of his star players , such as De Gea and therefore ultimately deserves credit for that .

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In 2018, former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho left the footballing world perplexed after he made the following statement, “I consider one of the best jobs of my career to finish second with Manchester United in the Premier League.”
The Portuguese coach had proven himself to be a serial winner over the span of his 20 years in management, winning titles and domestic cups in Portugal, Spain, Italy and, of course, England. Therefore his comments left many bemused - there was even an argument to say of his two full seasons at Old Trafford, his first was the more successful, with his side winning both the League Cup and Europa League.
In the time that has passed since his sacking, we know that his comments have looked less outlandish given United have failed to replicate a top-two finish since that campaign and it’s now widely accepted that current manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in a position of overseeing a rebuild at the club.
So just how good were United that season and what was behind their standout campaign?
Analysing United from that season, we know that they finished the season on 81 points, which was 19 adrift of rivals Manchester City. However, interestingly based on Expected Points (xP), United actually ranked as sixth in the division, which probably better illustrated their squad quality that season.
A reminder that xP is the number of points a team is expected to have won in correlation with their expected goals for and against. Their overperformance of 18.67 points was by far the biggest in the division.
Now, in top teams, overperformance in terms of xP can be normal. This is because these sides mostly possess better than average players, meaning they convert more low quality etc. Yet this differential seemed very high and not sustainable, as it has since proven not to be. But what was behind it?
From an attacking point of view, United scored nearly nine more goals than they would have been expected to based on Expected Goals (xG). This is a notable overperformance but not ludicrous. In fact, two other sides in the division recorded a higher positive differential that year.
However, it was their performances defensively that really proved critical in their on the pitch success. According to Expected Goals Against (xGA), United should have conceded around 44 league goals. Yet, they conceded just 28, which is pretty remarkable.
Help shape our coverage over the coronavirus crisis by completing this survey:
An overperformance like that can be down to a multitude of factors, things such as strong performances from defenders or luck, however, it would seem that for United, the key component was the outstanding form of David de Gea in goal.
Mourinho made a point of labelling De Gea as ‘the best keeper in the world’ on multiple occasions during his tenure in charge of United, and this level of acclaim brought out the best in him, particularly in that 2017/18 campaign.
The Spaniard kept a standout 18 clean sheets across that Premier League campaign. Sometimes clean sheets can be down to a solid defence just as much as a top keeper, yet that season, United were allowing an average of 3.8 shots on their goal per 90 minutes - which meant De Gea was often kept busy. Yet he countered this by averaging an impressive 3.1 shots saved per 90 minutes.
All of this means that despite being expected to concede 1.03 goals per 90, he in fact conceded just 0.70 goals per 90 minutes.
At the end of the season, United’s no.1 was bestowed the clubs Player Of The Year award as recognition for his strong campaign. However, it’s only now considering the above analysis do we see just how important he was for the Reds.
Many in the media have since acknowledged that Mourinho’s point in relation to his success with that United side now looks to be valid. He brought out the best form in some of his star players, such as De Gea and therefore ultimately deserves credit for that.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Public spaces in Bury to shut as part of new measures to reduce social contact

Public spaces across Bury are set to shut in a bid to reduce the transmission of coronavirus .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told pubs , restaurants , gyms and leisure centres to shut after tonight to reduce social contact .
Following the announcement , Bury Council confirmed that it would be shutting Castle Leisure Centre in Bury , as well as its leisure centres in Ramsbottom and Radcliffe .
The borough ’ s three civic halls will also be closed : Ramsbottom Civic , the Longfield Suite in Prestwich , and the Elizabethan Suite in Bury .
Bury Art @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care office in Bury have also now closed due to staffing issues , as has Bury Adult Learning Centre .
However , libraries across the borough will remain open for the time being .
Staff in suspended services will be asked to work from home , or may be directed to other services .
Those who have made bookings at the civic halls will be contacted to discuss their options .
Councillor David Jones , leader of the council , said : “ The Government ’ s advice is absolutely clear – we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can to keep our distance .
“ The council is still open for business , but we will focusing all our efforts on maintaining essential services such as waste collection and supporting the most vulnerable in our society , such as those who receive social care.
” For enquiries while the buildings are closed , call 0161 253 5903 ( 10am to 4pm , Monday to Friday ) or email buryvenues @ bury.gov.uk

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Public spaces across Bury are set to shut in a bid to reduce the transmission of coronavirus.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told pubs, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres to shut after tonight to reduce social contact.
Following the announcement, Bury Council confirmed that it would be shutting Castle Leisure Centre in Bury, as well as its leisure centres in Ramsbottom and Radcliffe.
The borough’s three civic halls will also be closed: Ramsbottom Civic, the Longfield Suite in Prestwich, and the Elizabethan Suite in Bury.
Bury Art Museum and the Connect and Direct social care office in Bury have also now closed due to staffing issues, as has Bury Adult Learning Centre.
However, libraries across the borough will remain open for the time being.
Staff in suspended services will be asked to work from home, or may be directed to other services.
Those who have made bookings at the civic halls will be contacted to discuss their options.
Councillor David Jones, leader of the council, said: “The Government’s advice is absolutely clear – we must all do as much as we can to keep our distance.
“The council is still open for business, but we will focusing all our efforts on maintaining essential services such as waste collection and supporting the most vulnerable in our society, such as those who receive social care.”
For enquiries while the buildings are closed, call 0161 253 5903 (10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday) or email buryvenues@bury.gov.uk