themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Cancer patients facing four-week treatment delay more likely to die, study finds

Cancer patients whose treatment has been delayed by one month are at a six to 13 per cent higher risk of death , research suggests .
UK and Canadian researchers found a significant impact on a person 's mortality if their treatment is delayed , for seven types of cancer .
These apply to delays to both surgical treatment , as well as systemic therapy such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy .
A patient 's risk of death will continue to rise the longer their treatment is delayed , according to the research published in the British Medical Journal .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine estimated that delays caused by lockdown measures would result in 3,500 excess deaths from breast , lung , bowel or oesophageal cancer over the next five years .
Dr Ajay Aggarwal teamed up with colleagues from Queen 's University in Kingston , Canada , to look at international studies , and assess the impact of treatment delays for bladder , breast , colon , rectum , lung , cervix , head and neck cancers over the last 20 years .
These together represent 44 per cent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The main investigation finding showed there was a risk to overall survival per four-week delay , from diagnosis to first treatment , or from the completion of one treatment to the next .
Analysis of 1.2 million patients showed an association between a four-week delay in all treatment approaches , was associated with an increase in the risk of death .
Huge numbers of people with symptoms of cancer were not referred to hospital during the first month of the coronavirus lockdown in March , according to NHS England data seen by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of cancer also rose as many NHS services had to be suspended .
In April 2019 , almost 200,000 people were referred to a hospital with suspected cancer by a GP .
In April this year , that figure fell to 79,573 .
Macmillan Cancer Support estimated 210,000 people should have entered the system in April 2020 .
Researchers found there was a six to eight per cent increase in the risk of death for four-week treatment delay .
The impact was even more marked for some radiotherapy and systemic indications , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of death for head and neck radiotherapy and follow-up systemic treatment for colorectal cancer , respectively .
For patients with breast cancer , researchers found delays of up to eight weeks and 12 weeks further increased the risk of death .
An eight-week delay in breast cancer surgery would increase a patient 's risk of death by 17 per cent , and a 12-week delay would increase the risk by 26 per cent .
A surgical delay of 12 weeks for all patients with breast cancer for a year would lead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the study found .
Researchers said : `` Internationally , some countries have released national guidance on prioritisation of surgical treatments for cancer , which do not appear to be supported by the results of this study .
`` For example , at the beginning of the pandemic , the UK NHS created a short-term surgical prioritisation algorithm .
`` Several indications were considered safe to be delayed by 10-12 weeks with no predicted impact on outcome , including all colorectal surgery .
`` Therefore , our results can help to directly inform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait to surgery from six weeks to 12 weeks would increase the risk of death in this setting by 9 % . ''
The authors acknowledged that their study had limitations , such as the fact that it was based on data from observational research which can not perfectly establish cause .
It was also possible that patients with longer treatment delays were destined to have inferior outcomes for reasons of having multiple illnesses or treatment morbidity .
But their analysis was based on a large amount of data and they said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which had high validity .
Lead researcher Timothy Hanna , from Queen ’ s University in Kingston , Canada , said : `` A four-week delay in treatment is associated with an increase in mortality across all common forms of cancer treatment , with longer delays being increasingly detrimental . ''
The need for better understanding of the impact of treatment delay has come into focus during the coronavirus pandemic .
The NHS , which has worked hard to maintain urgent cancer operations during the pandemic , has urged people not to sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Macmillan Cancer Support has estimated that tens of thousands of people are yet to be diagnosed with cancer .
As many as 50,000 people in the UK have cancer which has not yet been diagnosed because of the disruption caused by Covid-19 , the charity said .
Sara Bainbridge , head of policy and influence at Macmillan Cancer Support , said of the research : `` These deeply concerning findings highlight how delays to cancer treatment of just a matter of weeks can have a real impact on cancer patients ’ chances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serve as a stark and timely reminder of the critical importance of protecting cancer services , from diagnosis through to treatment , as we enter the second wave of coronavirus .
`` These are real people ’ s lives and cancer can not be the ‘ Forgotten C ’ as this pandemic continues . ''
Ms Bainbridge called on the Government to guarantee a ringfencing of NHS cancer services staff and resources to keep them running during the winter .
Dr Jodie Moffat , head of early diagnosis at charity Cancer Research UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in different ways but for some , just a matter of weeks can be enough for the cancer to progress .
This is why swift diagnosis and treatment of cancer is so important . ''
Dr Moffat also said investment was `` urgently needed '' for health services managing a resurgence of Covid-19 on top of `` usual winter pressures . ''

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Cancer patients whose treatment has been delayed by one month are at a six to 13 per cent higher risk of death, research suggests.
UK and Canadian researchers found a significant impact on a person's mortality if their treatment is delayed, for seven types of cancer.
These apply to delays to both surgical treatment, as well as systemic therapy such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
A patient's risk of death will continue to rise the longer their treatment is delayed, according to the research published in the British Medical Journal.
It comes after a doctor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine estimated that delays caused by lockdown measures would result in 3,500 excess deaths from breast, lung, bowel or oesophageal cancer over the next five years.
Dr Ajay Aggarwal teamed up with colleagues from Queen's University in Kingston, Canada, to look at international studies, and assess the impact of treatment delays for bladder, breast, colon, rectum, lung, cervix, head and neck cancers over the last 20 years.
These together represent 44 per cent of all incident cancers across the world.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The main investigation finding showed there was a risk to overall survival per four-week delay, from diagnosis to first treatment, or from the completion of one treatment to the next.
Analysis of 1.2 million patients showed an association between a four-week delay in all treatment approaches, was associated with an increase in the risk of death.
Huge numbers of people with symptoms of cancer were not referred to hospital during the first month of the coronavirus lockdown in March, according to NHS England data seen by the Guardian.
Wait times for all stages of cancer also rose as many NHS services had to be suspended.
In April 2019, almost 200,000 people were referred to a hospital with suspected cancer by a GP. In April this year, that figure fell to 79,573.
Macmillan Cancer Support estimated 210,000 people should have entered the system in April 2020.
Researchers found there was a six to eight per cent increase in the risk of death for four-week treatment delay.
The impact was even more marked for some radiotherapy and systemic indications, with a nine to 13 per cent increased risk of death for head and neck radiotherapy and follow-up systemic treatment for colorectal cancer, respectively.
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For patients with breast cancer, researchers found delays of up to eight weeks and 12 weeks further increased the risk of death.
An eight-week delay in breast cancer surgery would increase a patient's risk of death by 17 per cent, and a 12-week delay would increase the risk by 26 per cent.
A surgical delay of 12 weeks for all patients with breast cancer for a year would lead to 1,400 excess deaths in the UK, the study found.
Researchers said: "Internationally, some countries have released national guidance on prioritisation of surgical treatments for cancer, which do not appear to be supported by the results of this study.
"For example, at the beginning of the pandemic, the UK NHS created a short-term surgical prioritisation algorithm.
"Several indications were considered safe to be delayed by 10-12 weeks with no predicted impact on outcome, including all colorectal surgery.
"Therefore, our results can help to directly inform policy – we found that increasing the wait to surgery from six weeks to 12 weeks would increase the risk of death in this setting by 9%."
The authors acknowledged that their study had limitations, such as the fact that it was based on data from observational research which cannot perfectly establish cause.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
It was also possible that patients with longer treatment delays were destined to have inferior outcomes for reasons of having multiple illnesses or treatment morbidity.
But their analysis was based on a large amount of data and they said they ensured that they only included high-quality studies which had high validity.
Lead researcher Timothy Hanna, from Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, said: "A four-week delay in treatment is associated with an increase in mortality across all common forms of cancer treatment, with longer delays being increasingly detrimental."
The need for better understanding of the impact of treatment delay has come into focus during the coronavirus pandemic.
The NHS, which has worked hard to maintain urgent cancer operations during the pandemic, has urged people not to sit on any worrying symptoms and seek help.
Macmillan Cancer Support has estimated that tens of thousands of people are yet to be diagnosed with cancer.
As many as 50,000 people in the UK have cancer which has not yet been diagnosed because of the disruption caused by Covid-19, the charity said.
Sara Bainbridge, head of policy and influence at Macmillan Cancer Support, said of the research: "These deeply concerning findings highlight how delays to cancer treatment of just a matter of weeks can have a real impact on cancer patients’ chances of survival.
"This research should serve as a stark and timely reminder of the critical importance of protecting cancer services, from diagnosis through to treatment, as we enter the second wave of coronavirus.
"These are real people’s lives and cancer cannot be the ‘Forgotten C’ as this pandemic continues."
Ms Bainbridge called on the Government to guarantee a ringfencing of NHS cancer services staff and resources to keep them running during the winter.
Dr Jodie Moffat, head of early diagnosis at charity Cancer Research UK, said: "Different cancers behave in different ways but for some, just a matter of weeks can be enough for the cancer to progress. This is why swift diagnosis and treatment of cancer is so important."
Dr Moffat also said investment was "urgently needed" for health services managing a resurgence of Covid-19 on top of "usual winter pressures."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Inquest opens into death of 'brilliant' 19-year-old in student halls

An inquest has opened into the death of a 19-year-old student who died at University of Manchester halls of residence .
Finn Kitson was found by security staff on October 8 at the university 's Fallowfield campus .
He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
Zak Golombeck , area coroner for the Manchester city , confirmed in a statement provided by a police coroner ’ s officer that Mr Kitson was : “ found by security at his student accommodation ” .
He confirmed that Mr Kitson was born on July 2 2001 and he died on October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances into his death .
He said : “ I started this hearing by reading a statement from my Police Coroner ’ s Officer that said : 'Finnian was a 19 year old male born on July 2 2001 and very sadly died on October 8 2020 at an address in Manchester .
“ He was a student and his next of kin are his parents Jane Denney and Michael Kitson . ''
Directions were made to enquire about further evidence from Greater Manchester Police in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as a post mortem report and statements from the University of Manchester , Mr Kitson ’ s GP and the local mental health trust .
It was said that he had not started his studies yet so there is limited information from his tutors .
Paying tribute , his father Michael Kitson posted on social media : “ `` We love and miss him so much . ''
He added : `` Our beautiful brilliant son and brother , Finn , has passed away .
We are all devastated .
`` Please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charities .
`` He was 19 with this whole life before him . ''
Mr Kitson 's mother , Jane Denney , posted : `` Our beautiful , brilliant and lovely son Finn has passed away .
We are devastated beyond belief .
Please if you can donate to mental health charity CALM . ''
Finn was a former youth player at Cambridge City FC .
The club held a minute 's silence for him before their FA Cup match against Halesowen Town earlier this week .
Cambridge City manager Robbie Nightingale said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saddened to learn of the passing of former youth player Finn Kitson .
`` We dedicated our recent Emirates FA Cup win against Halesowen Town to Finn with supporters and players of both clubs coming together to hold a minutes silence and raising money for the mental health charity MIND in his memory . ''
Friends and former colleagues have paid tribute to Mr Kitson on social media .
Nic Mitham said : `` Finn was a fantastic young man and a well-loved member of the Cambridge Celts squad .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastating news and give our heartfelt condolences to the Kitson family in these very difficult times .
Rest in peace Finn . ''
The football coach also tweeted a clip of Finn scoring a goal for the Cambridge Celts .
His father tweeted the video with the words : `` We miss you so much .
Love mum , dad , Beth and Harry . ''
The Kitson family declined to comment further when contacted by the Manchester Evening News .
In a statement , the university Dr Simon Merrywest - director for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We can confirm that very sadly one of our students was found deceased in their hall of residence at around 5pm on Thursday , October 8 .
`` We are providing all possible support to their family and friends and our utmost sympathies go out to them . ''
He added : `` The university has an extensive package of wellbeing support available to all our students , the details of which can be found . ''
In a statement , GMP said : `` At around 5pm on Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of concern for the welfare of a man at a property off Moseley Road , Manchester .
`` Emergency services attended and a 19-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
`` His next of kin has been informed .
There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death . ''
The inquest was adjourned to allow for the analysis of Mr Kitson ’ s phone and laptop by GMP and to obtain statements from the relevant parties .

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An inquest has opened into the death of a 19-year-old student who died at University of Manchester halls of residence.
Finn Kitson was found by security staff on October 8 at the university's Fallowfield campus.
He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Zak Golombeck, area coroner for the Manchester city, confirmed in a statement provided by a police coroner’s officer that Mr Kitson was: “found by security at his student accommodation”.
He confirmed that Mr Kitson was born on July 2 2001 and he died on October 8 2020. Police say they do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances into his death.
He said: “I started this hearing by reading a statement from my Police Coroner’s Officer that said: 'Finnian was a 19 year old male born on July 2 2001 and very sadly died on October 8 2020 at an address in Manchester.
“He was a student and his next of kin are his parents Jane Denney and Michael Kitson."
Directions were made to enquire about further evidence from Greater Manchester Police in the form of a report, as well as a post mortem report and statements from the University of Manchester, Mr Kitson’s GP and the local mental health trust.
It was said that he had not started his studies yet so there is limited information from his tutors.
Mr Kitson was from Cambridge.
Paying tribute, his father Michael Kitson posted on social media: “"We love and miss him so much."
He added: "Our beautiful brilliant son and brother, Finn, has passed away. We are all devastated.
"Please give anything you can towards mental health charities.
"He was 19 with this whole life before him."
Mr Kitson's mother, Jane Denney, posted: "Our beautiful, brilliant and lovely son Finn has passed away. We are devastated beyond belief. Please if you can donate to mental health charity CALM."
Finn was a former youth player at Cambridge City FC. The club held a minute's silence for him before their FA Cup match against Halesowen Town earlier this week.
Cambridge City manager Robbie Nightingale said: "Everyone at the club is saddened to learn of the passing of former youth player Finn Kitson.
"We dedicated our recent Emirates FA Cup win against Halesowen Town to Finn with supporters and players of both clubs coming together to hold a minutes silence and raising money for the mental health charity MIND in his memory."
Friends and former colleagues have paid tribute to Mr Kitson on social media.
Nic Mitham said: "Finn was a fantastic young man and a well-loved member of the Cambridge Celts squad.
"We are all deeply saddened and shocked by this devastating news and give our heartfelt condolences to the Kitson family in these very difficult times. Rest in peace Finn."
The football coach also tweeted a clip of Finn scoring a goal for the Cambridge Celts.
His father tweeted the video with the words: "We miss you so much. Love mum, dad, Beth and Harry."
The Kitson family declined to comment further when contacted by the Manchester Evening News.
In a statement, the university Dr Simon Merrywest - director for the student experience - said last week: "We can confirm that very sadly one of our students was found deceased in their hall of residence at around 5pm on Thursday, October 8.
"We are providing all possible support to their family and friends and our utmost sympathies go out to them."
He added: "The university has an extensive package of wellbeing support available to all our students, the details of which can be found here ."
In a statement, GMP said: "At around 5pm on Thursday, October 8, police received a report of concern for the welfare of a man at a property off Moseley Road, Manchester.
"Emergency services attended and a 19-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"His next of kin has been informed. There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death."
The inquest was adjourned to allow for the analysis of Mr Kitson’s phone and laptop by GMP and to obtain statements from the relevant parties.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United delivered a dour performance as they went down to a 2-1 defeat in Istanbul last night .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side went into the game boasting a 100 per cent record in the Champions League , but after a promising start found themselves behind after catastrophic defensive organisation left Basaksehir 's Demba Ba with a free run on goal from the half-way line .
Dean Henderson was making his Champions League debut and was powerless to deny the former Chelsea forward , and was also blameless for the hosts ' second , scored by Edin Visca .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ half-time but United could n't find an equaliser after the pause .
Solskjaer declined to comment on speculation about his future in a post-match press conference .
`` You 've got to stay strong , '' he said .
`` I 'm employed by the club to do a job and I do that to the best of my ability with my staff . ''
It comes after the MEN revealed Mauricio Pochettino had been approached over possibly taking the manager 's job .
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Manchester United delivered a dour performance as they went down to a 2-1 defeat in Istanbul last night.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side went into the game boasting a 100 per cent record in the Champions League, but after a promising start found themselves behind after catastrophic defensive organisation left Basaksehir's Demba Ba with a free run on goal from the half-way line.
Dean Henderson was making his Champions League debut and was powerless to deny the former Chelsea forward, and was also blameless for the hosts' second, scored by Edin Visca.
Anthony Martial pulled a goal back before half-time but United couldn't find an equaliser after the pause.
Solskjaer declined to comment on speculation about his future in a post-match press conference.
"You've got to stay strong," he said. "I'm employed by the club to do a job and I do that to the best of my ability with my staff." It comes after the MEN revealed Mauricio Pochettino had been approached over possibly taking the manager's job.
Recap the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--One injured and 20 evacuated as fire crews scrambled to blaze

One person was treated by paramedics after a fire broke out on the ground floor of an apartment block in Ancoats .
Five fire engines were scrambled to Great Ancoats Street at around 9am this morning ( Thursday ) .
Around 20 people were evacuated from the block of flats , a fire service spokesman said .
He said the blaze broke out in the electrical meter room .
Crews used four breathing apparatus , one hosereel , two dry powder extinguishers and a positive pressure ventilation fan to extinguish the fire , the spokesman said .
Photos from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been taped off following the blaze .
Scores of firefighters were pictured outside .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said crews were still in attendance at midday .
In a statement , the fire service said : `` At 9:01am on Thursday , November 5 , five fire engines and an aerial platform attended Great Ancoats Street , Manchester .
`` The fire involved an electrical intake in an electrical meter room on the ground floor .
`` Crews used four breathing apparatus , one hosereel , two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ventilation fan to extinguish the fire .
`` Firefighters carried out checks of apartments and building communal areas with a gas monitor .
The ambulance service attended to one casualty and fire crews are still in attendance.
” A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said they were called to the scene but did not take any patients to hospital .
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One person was treated by paramedics after a fire broke out on the ground floor of an apartment block in Ancoats.
Five fire engines were scrambled to Great Ancoats Street at around 9am this morning (Thursday).
Around 20 people were evacuated from the block of flats, a fire service spokesman said.
He said the blaze broke out in the electrical meter room.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
Crews used four breathing apparatus, one hosereel, two dry powder extinguishers and a positive pressure ventilation fan to extinguish the fire, the spokesman said.
Photos from the scene showed part of the pavement outside had been taped off following the blaze.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
Scores of firefighters were pictured outside.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said crews were still in attendance at midday.
In a statement, the fire service said: "At 9:01am on Thursday, November 5, five fire engines and an aerial platform attended Great Ancoats Street, Manchester.
"The fire involved an electrical intake in an electrical meter room on the ground floor.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
"Crews used four breathing apparatus, one hosereel, two dry powder extinguishers and a positive pressure ventilation fan to extinguish the fire.
"Firefighters carried out checks of apartments and building communal areas with a gas monitor. The ambulance service attended to one casualty and fire crews are still in attendance.”
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said they were called to the scene but did not take any patients to hospital.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Mauricio Pochettino favourite to become next Manchester United manager

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is the favourite to become the next Manchester United manager ahead of Max Allegri , with pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rising .
United suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday and have lost four of their opening nine matches across all competitions .
That includes not winning any of their opening four league matches at Old Trafford , where they have suffered defeats against Arsenal , Tottenham and Crystal Palace .
As a result , the writing could be on the wall for Solskjaer as United head into another difficult game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As reported by the MEN , United have approached Pochettino to sound him out about a return to Premier League football , where he has previously managed Spurs and Southampton .
He is not the only name in the running , according to the bookies , as former Juventus and Italy boss Max Allegri is touted as the second-favourite to take the reigns at a price of 6/1 .
RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann sits at 10/1 , ahead of Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl at 12/1 and former France boss Laurent Blanc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Simeone and Spain manager Luis Enrique are both priced as outsiders at 20/1 , with the expectation that United will look elsewhere .
A full list of selected odds surrounding the next United manager can be found below .

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Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is the favourite to become the next Manchester United manager ahead of Max Allegri, with pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rising.
United suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday and have lost four of their opening nine matches across all competitions.
That includes not winning any of their opening four league matches at Old Trafford, where they have suffered defeats against Arsenal, Tottenham and Crystal Palace.
As a result, the writing could be on the wall for Solskjaer as United head into another difficult game this weekend against Everton at Goodison Park.
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As reported by the MEN, United have approached Pochettino to sound him out about a return to Premier League football, where he has previously managed Spurs and Southampton.
He is not the only name in the running, according to the bookies, as former Juventus and Italy boss Max Allegri is touted as the second-favourite to take the reigns at a price of 6/1.
RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann sits at 10/1, ahead of Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl at 12/1 and former France boss Laurent Blanc at 16/1.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone and Spain manager Luis Enrique are both priced as outsiders at 20/1, with the expectation that United will look elsewhere.
A full list of selected odds surrounding the next United manager can be found below.
Next Manchester United manager
1/2 - Mauricio Pochettino
6/1 - Max Allegri
10/1 - Julian Nagelsmann
12/1 - Ralph Hasenhuttl
16/1 - Laurent Blanc
20/1 - Diego Simeone
20/1 - Luis Enrique
( Odds via Coral and subject to change)


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Deputy Chief Executive of North West Ambulance Service to quit

The deputy chief executive of the North West Ambulance Service is to stand down from the organisation .
It 's understood Michael Forrest will remain with the ambulance service until spring 2021 to support his colleagues through the busy winter period .
Chief executive Daren Mochrie said Mr Forrest was leaving to 'spend more time with his family and pursue other interests ' .
The announcement comes in the same week the ambulance service declared a major incident after they were inundated with calls amid reports of queues outside hospitals and in corridors .
Mr Mochrie added : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with great pleasure for our Deputy Chief Executive , Michael Forrest , that I announce his intention to leave the trust in Spring 2021 .
`` Michael has taken the decision to leave the organisation to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests , but will be remaining with us to support the executive team and colleagues throughout the traditionally busy winter period . ''
Mr Forrest has been with the trust for eight years after joining in 2012 as Head of Organisational Development .
He then became a Director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2015 .
Mr Forrst also acted as Interim Chief Executive for nine months .
Describing Mr Forrest as a 'great advocate for ensuring opportunities for all ' , Mr Mochrie added : `` Michael was instrumental in establishing the Women in Leadership programme , a successful working relationship with the Ministry of Defence to provide employment for ex-military personnel and leading the trust through its CQC visit in 2018 when we moved from 'requires improvement ' to a 'good ' rating .
`` With a legacy as impressive as this , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by all who have worked with him .
`` From a personal perspective , when I joined the service last year , Michael was a great support to me and we have enjoyed a productive and successful working relationship ever since .
`` It is true to say that his leaving is indeed , a great loss to NWAS and we wish him well in his future endeavours . ''
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The deputy chief executive of the North West Ambulance Service is to stand down from the organisation.
It's understood Michael Forrest will remain with the ambulance service until spring 2021 to support his colleagues through the busy winter period.
Chief executive Daren Mochrie said Mr Forrest was leaving to 'spend more time with his family and pursue other interests'.
The announcement comes in the same week the ambulance service declared a major incident after they were inundated with calls amid reports of queues outside hospitals and in corridors.
Mr Mochrie added: "It is with regret for the trust but with great pleasure for our Deputy Chief Executive, Michael Forrest, that I announce his intention to leave the trust in Spring 2021.
"Michael has taken the decision to leave the organisation to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests, but will be remaining with us to support the executive team and colleagues throughout the traditionally busy winter period."
Mr Forrest has been with the trust for eight years after joining in 2012 as Head of Organisational Development.
He then became a Director in 2013 and then Deputy Chief Executive in 2015. Mr Forrst also acted as Interim Chief Executive for nine months.
Describing Mr Forrest as a 'great advocate for ensuring opportunities for all', Mr Mochrie added: "Michael was instrumental in establishing the Women in Leadership programme, a successful working relationship with the Ministry of Defence to provide employment for ex-military personnel and leading the trust through its CQC visit in 2018 when we moved from 'requires improvement' to a 'good' rating.
"With a legacy as impressive as this, I am sure he will be greatly missed by all who have worked with him.
"From a personal perspective, when I joined the service last year, Michael was a great support to me and we have enjoyed a productive and successful working relationship ever since.
"It is true to say that his leaving is indeed, a great loss to NWAS and we wish him well in his future endeavours."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Woman not seen since leaving Manchester Royal Infirmary two weeks ago

Police are appealing for help to find a woman who disappeared from Manchester Royal Infirmary two weeks ago .
Aisha @ @ @ @ @ last seen at about 2.50pm on Thursday , October 22 .
She is described as @ @ @ @ @ 5ft 5 tall , of slim build and with long black hair that is usually @ @ @ @ @ was last seen wearing a black coat with a fur lined hood , a light @ @ @ @ @ dark trousers and blue trainers with white detailing .
A spokesman for GMP said : @ @ @ @ @ concerned about Aisha and want to make sure she is found safe and well .
@ @ @ @ @ Aisha ’ s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4275 .
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Police are appealing for help to find a woman who disappeared from Manchester Royal Infirmary two weeks ago.
Aisha Haji, 22, was last seen at about 2.50pm on Thursday, October 22.
She is described as a black woman, around 5ft 5 tall, of slim build and with long black hair that is usually worn tied back.
Aisha was last seen wearing a black coat with a fur lined hood, a light coloured roll neck jumper, dark trousers and blue trainers with white detailing.
A spokesman for GMP said: "Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Aisha and want to make sure she is found safe and well."
Anyone with information about Aisha’s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4275.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Sainsbury's announces permanent change in every UK store that affects thousands

Supermarket giant Sainsbury 's is permanently closing all of its meat , fish and deli counters , it has confirmed .
The supermarket said the closure of the specialist counters is part of efforts to `` better reflect customer demand '' , and is set to save the business around £60 million .
It also said roles will go with the imminent closure of 120 Argos stores , which is part of a strategy to shut 420 standalone Argos branches over the next three-and-a-half years .
The long-term plan will leave it with around 100 standalone stores as it accelerates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collection points in Sainsbury ’ s locations .
Sainsbury ’ s has said growth across the business will result in the creation of thousands of new jobs , with the company expected to see a net increase of 6,000 permanent roles this year despite the latest cuts .
Chief executive Simon Roberts said : “ We are talking to colleagues today about where the changes we are announcing in Argos standalone stores and food counters impact their roles .
“ We will work really hard to find alternative roles for as many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to offer alternative roles for the majority of impacted colleagues .
“ Right here and now , I and all the team are focused on supporting and delivering for our customers in the days and weeks ahead.
” Earlier this week Sainsbury 's announced the changes it will be making to its stores in England for lockdown .
In a message to shoppers , the grocer asked people to shop alone where possible .
It said : `` We have also put queuing systems in place outside stores and ask you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two metres apart .
`` Our store teams will be asking groups with more than one adult to choose one adult to shop and will ask other adults to wait .
`` Children are welcome if they are not able to stay at home . ''

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Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is permanently closing all of its meat, fish and deli counters, it has confirmed.
The supermarket said the closure of the specialist counters is part of efforts to "better reflect customer demand", and is set to save the business around £60 million.
It also said roles will go with the imminent closure of 120 Argos stores, which is part of a strategy to shut 420 standalone Argos branches over the next three-and-a-half years.
The long-term plan will leave it with around 100 standalone stores as it accelerates the launch of more Argos stores and collection points in Sainsbury’s locations.
Sainsbury’s has said growth across the business will result in the creation of thousands of new jobs, with the company expected to see a net increase of 6,000 permanent roles this year despite the latest cuts.
Chief executive Simon Roberts said: “We are talking to colleagues today about where the changes we are announcing in Argos standalone stores and food counters impact their roles.
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“We will work really hard to find alternative roles for as many of these colleagues as possible and expect to be able to offer alternative roles for the majority of impacted colleagues.
“Right here and now, I and all the team are focused on supporting and delivering for our customers in the days and weeks ahead.”
Earlier this week Sainsbury's announced the changes it will be making to its stores in England for lockdown.
In a message to shoppers, the grocer asked people to shop alone where possible.
It said: "We have also put queuing systems in place outside stores and ask you to queue at a safe distance of two metres apart.
"Our store teams will be asking groups with more than one adult to choose one adult to shop and will ask other adults to wait.
"Children are welcome if they are not able to stay at home."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Rishi Sunak announces 80% furlough extension to March 2021

Rishi Sunak has announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until March .
It is the second time in the space of a week the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended beyond its October 31 cut off date .
The first announcement came when Boris Johnson told millions across England they 'd face another lockdown from today ( Thursday ) .
Now , on the day the new lockdown restrictions have come into force , the Chancellor has announced an extension until the end of March 2021 .
He said in the House of Commons : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health restrictions to remain only until the start of December .
`` But as we saw from the first lockdown , the economic effects are much longer lasting for businesses and areas that the duration of any restrictions .
`` And as the Bank of England have said this morning , the economic recovery has slowed and the economic risks are skewed to the downside .
`` Due to this significant uncertainty , a worsening economic backdrop and the need to give people and businesses security throughout the winter , I believe it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The government will continue to help cover employee 's wages up to 80 % until March .
Employers will only have to pay for hours not worked is the cost of employers NICs and and pension contributions .
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Let us know below He also guaranteed furlough funding for Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland until March and the upfront guaranteed funding for the devolved administrations is increasing from £14 billion to £16 billion .
Mr Sunak added this will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employers need to contribute more dependant upon the economic backdrop .
For those who are self-employed , the next income support grant which covers the period from November 2020 to January 2021 will be increase to 80 % of average profits up to £7,500 .
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Rishi Sunak has announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until March.
It is the second time in the space of a week the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended beyond its October 31 cut off date.
The first announcement came when Boris Johnson told millions across England they'd face another lockdown from today (Thursday).
Now, on the day the new lockdown restrictions have come into force, the Chancellor has announced an extension until the end of March 2021.
He said in the House of Commons: "The government's intentions is for the new health restrictions to remain only until the start of December.
"But as we saw from the first lockdown, the economic effects are much longer lasting for businesses and areas that the duration of any restrictions.
"And as the Bank of England have said this morning, the economic recovery has slowed and the economic risks are skewed to the downside.
"Due to this significant uncertainty, a worsening economic backdrop and the need to give people and businesses security throughout the winter, I believe it is right to go further."
The government will continue to help cover employee's wages up to 80% until March. Employers will only have to pay for hours not worked is the cost of employers NICs and and pension contributions.
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He also guaranteed furlough funding for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland until March and the upfront guaranteed funding for the devolved administrations is increasing from £14 billion to £16 billion.
Mr Sunak added this will be reviewed in January to see if employers need to contribute more dependant upon the economic backdrop.
For those who are self-employed, the next income support grant which covers the period from November 2020 to January 2021 will be increase to 80% of average profits up to £7,500.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Man United have problems Pochettino wouldn't be able to solve

It was only inevitable the words 'Ole Out ' would be trending across the United Kingdom following Manchester United 's defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday night .
While the social media impact of United 's latest defeat was n't enough to trump the US election results , the growing division amongst supporters in regards to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is almost as polarising as the two contrasting viewpoints across the pond .
Having recorded impressive wins over Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig the team has immediately regressed with two dismal , dire and almost inevitable defeats in the space of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been so high had Mauricio Pochettino not graced the Monday Night Football studio earlier in the week , but his continued availability has ramped up the pressure ahead of a must-win match at Goodison Park this weekend .
MEN Sport understand United have made contact with Pochettino 's representatives amid the team 's dismal form under Solskjaer and the Argentine is believed to be in favour of taking over at Old Trafford if the opportunity were to arise .
The weekend match at Everton could be pivotal in dictating which direction United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for United is that many key issues at the club go beyond the first-team manager .
Just as Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho were both viewed as the 'right man for the job ' there is no guarantee of success under Pochettino even if he did bring an immediate new approach to the role .
United fans have every right to question the tactics and team selections under Solskjaer after the Basaksehir result but the issues of failing to sign priority transfer targets and scrambling for veteran free agents on deadline day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planned a cultural reset , but they seem to have pressed the self-destruct button instead .
Even if a managerial change were to happen the same questions of the hierarchy would remain with United still yet to appoint a director of football with the club lacking the same industry experience as many rivals at board level .
Perhaps the most alarming part of United 's poor start under Solskjaer is how predictable it has been after the manager failed to land his top summer transfer target .
Even if the wider financial climate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect to overtake the teams ahead of them when they signed five players , none of which really strengthen the regular starting line-up .
To put it frankly , while a chasm between football matters and business matters remain at the club it remains unclear how United will ever overhaul their domestic rivals , even if a more experienced manager is appointed .
In two dire performances this week it has been fair to argue that Solskjaer might be a problem for United , but it does not mean he is the problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them same mistakes in their running of the club .
Sacking a manager might provide the club with the opportunity to go in a new direction , but it will count for little if it is the only drastic change which they make .

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It was only inevitable the words 'Ole Out' would be trending across the United Kingdom following Manchester United's defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday night.
While the social media impact of United's latest defeat wasn't enough to trump the US election results, the growing division amongst supporters in regards to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is almost as polarising as the two contrasting viewpoints across the pond.
Having recorded impressive wins over Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig the team has immediately regressed with two dismal, dire and almost inevitable defeats in the space of four days. The pressure might not have been so high had Mauricio Pochettino not graced the Monday Night Football studio earlier in the week, but his continued availability has ramped up the pressure ahead of a must-win match at Goodison Park this weekend.
MEN Sport understand United have made contact with Pochettino's representatives amid the team's dismal form under Solskjaer and the Argentine is believed to be in favour of taking over at Old Trafford if the opportunity were to arise.
The weekend match at Everton could be pivotal in dictating which direction United move next, but the ultimate issue for United is that many key issues at the club go beyond the first-team manager.
Just as Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho were both viewed as the 'right man for the job' there is no guarantee of success under Pochettino even if he did bring an immediate new approach to the role.
United fans have every right to question the tactics and team selections under Solskjaer after the Basaksehir result but the issues of failing to sign priority transfer targets and scrambling for veteran free agents on deadline day do not land with him. United planned a cultural reset, but they seem to have pressed the self-destruct button instead.
Even if a managerial change were to happen the same questions of the hierarchy would remain with United still yet to appoint a director of football with the club lacking the same industry experience as many rivals at board level.
Perhaps the most alarming part of United's poor start under Solskjaer is how predictable it has been after the manager failed to land his top summer transfer target. Even if the wider financial climate is considered, how did the club expect to overtake the teams ahead of them when they signed five players, none of which really strengthen the regular starting line-up.
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To put it frankly, while a chasm between football matters and business matters remain at the club it remains unclear how United will ever overhaul their domestic rivals, even if a more experienced manager is appointed.
In two dire performances this week it has been fair to argue that Solskjaer might be a problem for United, but it does not mean he is the problem, as the club continue to make them same mistakes in their running of the club.
Sacking a manager might provide the club with the opportunity to go in a new direction, but it will count for little if it is the only drastic change which they make.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Greater Manchester's Covid infection rate goes down for first time since August

Greater Manchester 's overall coronavirus infection rate has fallen for the first time since August .
Rates in the region as a whole have gone down slightly week-on-week for the first time in three months .
Rates dipped by 0.9 per cent in the week up to November 1 .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here There has been a clear levelling out in rates across Greater Manchester since Tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there are signs that it may nudge back upwards in the next few days , with 2,402 cases added today , which is one of the highest daily increases seen so far .
Oldham now has what is thought to be the highest infection rate in the country , recording a rate of 737.2 cases per 100,000 people in the week to November 1 .
It comes on the first day England entered a second national lockdown .
From midnight people were asked to stay at home where possible to curb the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester 's hospitals recorded the fourth biggest increase in Covid-19 related deaths since the start of the pandemic .
Sixty-two deaths have been confirmed by Greater Manchester 's hospitals , bringing the region 's death toll to 2,873 .

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Greater Manchester's overall coronavirus infection rate has fallen for the first time since August.
Rates in the region as a whole have gone down slightly week-on-week for the first time in three months.
Rates dipped by 0.9 per cent in the week up to November 1.
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There has been a clear levelling out in rates across Greater Manchester since Tier 3 started on 23 September.
However, there are signs that it may nudge back upwards in the next few days, with 2,402 cases added today, which is one of the highest daily increases seen so far.
Oldham now has what is thought to be the highest infection rate in the country, recording a rate of 737.2 cases per 100,000 people in the week to November 1.
It comes on the first day England entered a second national lockdown.
From midnight people were asked to stay at home where possible to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Earlier today Greater Manchester's hospitals recorded the fourth biggest increase in Covid-19 related deaths since the start of the pandemic.
Sixty-two deaths have been confirmed by Greater Manchester's hospitals, bringing the region's death toll to 2,873.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Furious students protest 'lockdown' fencing being installed on their campus

Furious students protest 'lockdown ' fencing being installed on their campus Hundreds of students came out to protest after fences @ @ @ @ @ Manchester campuses in Fallowfield .
Students and parents reacted with fury after metal 'lockdown ' @ @ @ @ @ without warning .
The university initially said the fences were installed as a security measure @ @ @ @ @ and announced that the fencing will be removed on Friday .

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Furious students protest 'lockdown' fencing being installed on their campus
Hundreds of students came out to protest after fences were installed around University of Manchester campuses in Fallowfield. Students and parents reacted with fury after metal 'lockdown' fencing was erected around campuses without warning. The university initially said the fences were installed as a security measure, but has since apologised and announced that the fencing will be removed on Friday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Murder investigation launched after teen, 16, dies following 'dreadful' stabbing

A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a teenager tonight .
Officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Birchenall Street , Moston at 7pm this evening .
Greater Manchester Police confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that despite the best efforts of emergency services , a 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene .
A statement read : `` At this time , it is believed a number of males armed with weapons were involved in an altercation .
`` No arrests have been made and an investigation is underway .
`` A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area whilst detectives carry out enquiries . ''
Detective Superintendent Jamie Daniels , of GMP 's City of Manchester district , said : `` This is a dreadful incident and we 're working hard to establish how this boy came to lose his life .
`` A dedicated team of officers are supporting the boy 's family and our thoughts are with them as they struggle to come to terms with their loss .
`` A full investigation is underway and is very much in its infancy and a number of detectives remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I would urge members of the community to do the right thing and come forward - a number of people may have seen what happened and any piece of information may prove vital for our investigation .
`` Anyone who may have seen anything , or has any information at all , should call us on 101 quoting incident number 2639 of 05/11/20 .

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A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a teenager tonight.
Officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Birchenall Street, Moston at 7pm this evening.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that despite the best efforts of emergency services, a 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
A statement read: "At this time, it is believed a number of males armed with weapons were involved in an altercation.
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"No arrests have been made and an investigation is underway.
"A large cordon is in place in the area whilst detectives carry out enquiries."
Detective Superintendent Jamie Daniels, of GMP's City of Manchester district, said: "This is a dreadful incident and we're working hard to establish how this boy came to lose his life.
"A dedicated team of officers are supporting the boy's family and our thoughts are with them as they struggle to come to terms with their loss.
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"A full investigation is underway and is very much in its infancy and a number of detectives remain at the scene carrying out enquiries.
"I would urge members of the community to do the right thing and come forward - a number of people may have seen what happened and any piece of information may prove vital for our investigation.
"Anyone who may have seen anything, or has any information at all, should call us on 101 quoting incident number 2639 of 05/11/20.
"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Furious students tear down 'new lockdown fences'  at Manchester Uni campus

Students at the University of Manchester have ripped down 'lockdown ' fencing that was installed without warning at their Fallowfield campus .
Hundreds of students staged a protest on Thursday night , after the university erected metal fencing at halls of residences including Owens Park and Unsworth Park .
Earlier in the day , the university had issued a statement saying the fencing was put in place as a security measure as England enters another four week lockdown .
But they were heavily criticised by some students and parents for 'penning them in ' , with students only learning what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find the fencing being erected .
A number of students contacted the M.E.N to raise concerns about the mental health strain students are already under .
Shortly before 9pm , around an hour after the protests began , the university issued an apology , and said the fencing would be removed on Friday morning .
But by then a number of the fences had already been ripped down during the demonstration .
A number of videos were shared on social media , showing the fences coming down .
Read more of today 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dame Nancy Rothwell , President and Vice-Chancellor said : `` I sincerely apologise for the concern and distress caused by the erecting of a fence around our Fallowfield Halls of Residence today .
`` This was not our intention – in fact quite the reverse .
`` The fencing was intended as a response to a number of concerns received over recent weeks from staff and students on this site about safety and security ; particularly about access by people who are not residents .
`` There was never any intent to prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The fences are being taken down from Friday morning and students are being contacted immediately .
Alternative security measures , including additional security patrols are being put in place .
`` I apologise once again for the issues caused by this incident '' .

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Students at the University of Manchester have ripped down 'lockdown' fencing that was installed without warning at their Fallowfield campus.
Hundreds of students staged a protest on Thursday night, after the university erected metal fencing at halls of residences including Owens Park and Unsworth Park.
Earlier in the day, the university had issued a statement saying the fencing was put in place as a security measure as England enters another four week lockdown.
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But they were heavily criticised by some students and parents for 'penning them in', with students only learning what was happening when they woke up to find the fencing being erected.
A number of students contacted the M.E.N to raise concerns about the mental health strain students are already under.
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Shortly before 9pm, around an hour after the protests began, the university issued an apology, and said the fencing would be removed on Friday morning.
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But by then a number of the fences had already been ripped down during the demonstration.
A number of videos were shared on social media, showing the fences coming down.
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In a statement, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor said: "I sincerely apologise for the concern and distress caused by the erecting of a fence around our Fallowfield Halls of Residence today.
"This was not our intention – in fact quite the reverse.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"The fencing was intended as a response to a number of concerns received over recent weeks from staff and students on this site about safety and security; particularly about access by people who are not residents.
"There was never any intent to prevent students from entering or exiting the site.
"The fences are being taken down from Friday morning and students are being contacted immediately. Alternative security measures, including additional security patrols are being put in place.
"I apologise once again for the issues caused by this incident".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Manchester Uni apologises for new lockdown fences and vows to take them down

The University of Manchester has apologised for a 'lockdown fence ' erected around the perimeter of Fallowfield student halls .
Dozens of students said they had no prior warning before workmen began erecting metal fencing at halls of residences including Owens Park and Unsworth Park today .
The University described the fencing as 'new security measures ' in response to the national four-week lockdown .
Following a backlash from students , university bosses have now apologised for the fence and said it would be taken down on Friday .
Dame Nancy Rothwell , Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the concern and distress caused by the erecting of a fence around our Fallowfield Halls of Residence today .
This was not our intention – in fact quite the reverse .
`` The fencing was intended as a response to a number of concerns received over recent weeks from staff and students on this site about safety and security ; particularly about access by people who are not residents .
There was never any intent to prevent students from entering or exiting the site .
“ The fences are being taken down from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediately .
Alternative security measures , including additional security patrols are being put in place .
“ I apologise once again for the issues caused by this incident.
” However , it seems some student may have beaten the university to it after footage emerged of the fence being pulled down tonight ( Thursday ) .
Students spoke of their shock earlier today , with several raising concerns about the potential impact on their mental health .
A video shared with the M.E.N described the scenes as 'BTEC Alcatraz ' - a reference @ @ @ @ @ @

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The University of Manchester has apologised for a 'lockdown fence' erected around the perimeter of Fallowfield student halls.
Dozens of students said they had no prior warning before workmen began erecting metal fencing at halls of residences including Owens Park and Unsworth Park today.
The University described the fencing as 'new security measures' in response to the national four-week lockdown.
Following a backlash from students, university bosses have now apologised for the fence and said it would be taken down on Friday.
Dame Nancy Rothwell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester, said: “I sincerely apologise for the concern and distress caused by the erecting of a fence around our Fallowfield Halls of Residence today. This was not our intention – in fact quite the reverse.
"The fencing was intended as a response to a number of concerns received over recent weeks from staff and students on this site about safety and security; particularly about access by people who are not residents. There was never any intent to prevent students from entering or exiting the site.
“The fences are being taken down from Friday morning and students are being contacted immediately. Alternative security measures, including additional security patrols are being put in place.
“I apologise once again for the issues caused by this incident.”
However, it seems some student may have beaten the university to it after footage emerged of the fence being pulled down tonight (Thursday).
Students spoke of their shock earlier today, with several raising concerns about the potential impact on their mental health.
A video shared with the M.E.N described the scenes as 'BTEC Alcatraz' - a reference to the notorious US prison.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Thug left train driver with bleed on the brain following violent assault at pub

A vicious thug who beat a man unconscious in a beer garden in Wigan has been jailed .
Justin Whittle attacked his victim with such force he suffered a bleed on the brain following a violent outburst at the Freemasons Arms pub last year .
The victim has since lost his job as a train driver and has had his driving licence removed in fear of the consequences of his injuries .
It came following an altercation in the pub 's smoking area on the evening of November 16 , 2019 .
CCTV footage showed Whittle launch a frenzied attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 10 times before he fell unconscious to the floor .
Bolton Crown Court heard how Whittle had been on a night out with friends when he entered the beer garden at around 11.30pm .
The 26-year-old had been stood smoking with the victim , an acquaintance of his , when they began “ bantering ” with each other .
Whittle , of Ruskin Avenue , Worsley Mesnes , pretended to punch the victim who did not react to his gesture .
Video footage then showed the victim swing a punch at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attack .
Adam Watkins , prosecuting , said the two were separated by peacemakers who attempted to diffuse the situation .
But when another reveller joined in on the altercation by punching the victim , Whittle returned to the fight .
He reigned down several blows on the victim , leaving him to fall lifeless to the floor .
Whittle , who works as a roofer , walked away from the victim before returning to check on his condition .
The victim was rushed to hospital by paramedics where it was found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a bleed on the brain .
He remained in hospital for five to seven days before he was discharged .
However , the extent of the long-term damage caused by the attack is not yet known .
Paul Treble , defending , said : “ He was not acting in self-defence .
“ He said he went over the top and it was a momentary loss of control .
“ They had been drinking and adrenaline would have been running high .
“ He knows it ’ s wrong and it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liberty because of it .
“ Immediately , he realised what he had done and he wanted to make it better.
” The court heard how Whittle had hoped to join the armed forces and had been offered a position prior to his sentencing .
Before passing sentence , Recorder Jeremy Lasker said : “ You pushed your way through the crowd so you could get to the victim .
“ He was struck first by someone else , you followed him two or three steps forward and proceeded to assault him with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 or 12 while he was completely defenceless and not raising his arms or blows in defence .
“ The severity of your attack led him to fall to the floor .
“ He has been released from hospital but that assault has had a significant lasting effect on him .
“ Because of the injuries he has lost his job , he can not continue to drive trains .
“ He has had his driving licence taken away from him in fear of the consequences of his injuries .
“ I accept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of character for you.
” Justin Whittle pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm .
He was sentenced to 12-months imprisonment .

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A vicious thug who beat a man unconscious in a beer garden in Wigan has been jailed.
Justin Whittle attacked his victim with such force he suffered a bleed on the brain following a violent outburst at the Freemasons Arms pub last year.
The victim has since lost his job as a train driver and has had his driving licence removed in fear of the consequences of his injuries.
It came following an altercation in the pub's smoking area on the evening of November 16, 2019.
CCTV footage showed Whittle launch a frenzied attack on the victim, repeatedly punching him up to 10 times before he fell unconscious to the floor.
Bolton Crown Court heard how Whittle had been on a night out with friends when he entered the beer garden at around 11.30pm.
The 26-year-old had been stood smoking with the victim, an acquaintance of his, when they began “bantering” with each other.
Whittle, of Ruskin Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, pretended to punch the victim who did not react to his gesture.
Video footage then showed the victim swing a punch at Whittle who managed to defend himself from the attack.
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Adam Watkins, prosecuting, said the two were separated by peacemakers who attempted to diffuse the situation.
But when another reveller joined in on the altercation by punching the victim, Whittle returned to the fight.
He reigned down several blows on the victim, leaving him to fall lifeless to the floor.
Whittle, who works as a roofer, walked away from the victim before returning to check on his condition.
The victim was rushed to hospital by paramedics where it was found he had suffered a haemorrhage which led to a bleed on the brain.
He remained in hospital for five to seven days before he was discharged.
However, the extent of the long-term damage caused by the attack is not yet known.
Paul Treble, defending, said: “He was not acting in self-defence.
“He said he went over the top and it was a momentary loss of control.
“They had been drinking and adrenaline would have been running high.
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“He knows it’s wrong and it’s dangerous and he could lose his liberty because of it.
“Immediately, he realised what he had done and he wanted to make it better.”
The court heard how Whittle had hoped to join the armed forces and had been offered a position prior to his sentencing.
Before passing sentence, Recorder Jeremy Lasker said: “You pushed your way through the crowd so you could get to the victim.
“He was struck first by someone else, you followed him two or three steps forward and proceeded to assault him with a number of punches, estimated at 10 or 12 while he was completely defenceless and not raising his arms or blows in defence.
“The severity of your attack led him to fall to the floor.
“He has been released from hospital but that assault has had a significant lasting effect on him.
“Because of the injuries he has lost his job, he cannot continue to drive trains.
“He has had his driving licence taken away from him in fear of the consequences of his injuries.
“I accept you are remorseful and this was out of character for you.”
Justin Whittle pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm. He was sentenced to 12-months imprisonment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Manchester United evening headlines as Pochettino approached over manager job

Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Thursday , November 5 .
Manchester United have approached Mauricio Pochettino with a view to the Argentine replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager .
The Reds suffered their fourth defeat in nine Premier League and Champions League matches this season on Wednesday evening , losing 2-1 away to Istanbul Basaksehir to heighten the pressure on Solskjaer .
United have made contact with Pochettino ’ s representatives , with it already reported last December that the former Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur manager is keen on taking over at Old Trafford .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but opinions on the Norwegian ’ s future could change if the team heads into the November international break on the back of a defeat to Everton this weekend .
Sweden manager Janne Andersson has confirmed his intention to rest Victor Lindelöf during the upcoming international break .
Lindelöf has found some good form in recent games for Manchester United , sitting out the Champions League defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir as Solskjaer rotated his defenders .
The 26-year-old is expected to return to the lineup for the match against Everton this weekend and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the news Lindelöf won ’ t play every minute of Sweden ’ s games against Denmark , Croatia and France .
“ With him and many others , the load level is different .
Players like Marcus Berg , Kristoffer Olsson , Emil Forsberg and Victor Lindelöf have had an almost brutal fixture list towards the end , ” when initially asked about Krasnodar winger Viktor Claesson .
“ We have to be very careful and responsive about those players when we gather together .
Filip Helander is back , has played and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very well.
” Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood from Gareth Southgate ’ s England squad for the upcoming international break .
Southgate ’ s 29-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Belgium and Iceland and the friendly against Republic of Ireland was announced on Thursday , but there was no place for Greenwood .
The 19-year-old was sent home along with Manchester City ’ s Phil Foden by Southgate in September after breaching Covid-19 regulations in Iceland .
Foden has been recalled to the squad , but Greenwood misses out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Marcus Rashford , Dean Henderson and Harry Maguire .

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Mauricio Pochettino approached about replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as United boss
Manchester United have approached Mauricio Pochettino with a view to the Argentine replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager.
The Reds suffered their fourth defeat in nine Premier League and Champions League matches this season on Wednesday evening, losing 2-1 away to Istanbul Basaksehir to heighten the pressure on Solskjaer.
MEN understands United have made contact with Pochettino’s representatives, with it already reported last December that the former Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur manager is keen on taking over at Old Trafford.
United are reluctant to sack Solskjaer, but opinions on the Norwegian’s future could change if the team heads into the November international break on the back of a defeat to Everton this weekend.
United handed boost as Sweden boss intends to rest defender
Sweden manager Janne Andersson has confirmed his intention to rest Victor Lindelöf during the upcoming international break.
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Lindelöf has found some good form in recent games for Manchester United, sitting out the Champions League defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir as Solskjaer rotated his defenders.
The 26-year-old is expected to return to the lineup for the match against Everton this weekend and Solskjaer has been handed a boost by the news Lindelöf won’t play every minute of Sweden’s games against Denmark, Croatia and France.
“With him and many others, the load level is different. Players like Marcus Berg, Kristoffer Olsson, Emil Forsberg and Victor Lindelöf have had an almost brutal fixture list towards the end,” Andersson said when initially asked about Krasnodar winger Viktor Claesson.
“We have to be very careful and responsive about those players when we gather together. Filip Helander is back, has played and done well. Victor Lindelöf is doing very well.”
Mason Greenwood left out of Gareth Southgate’s England squad
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been omitted from Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the upcoming international break.
Southgate’s 29-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Belgium and Iceland and the friendly against Republic of Ireland was announced on Thursday, but there was no place for Greenwood.
The 19-year-old was sent home along with Manchester City’s Phil Foden by Southgate in September after breaching Covid-19 regulations in Iceland.
Foden has been recalled to the squad, but Greenwood misses out. There are, however, places for Marcus Rashford, Dean Henderson and Harry Maguire.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Man City evening headlines as Gabriel Jesus talks title challenge

Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Thursday , November 5 .
Gabriel Jesus says City must beat Liverpool to be considered title challengers Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus thinks his side must beat Premier League champions , Liverpool , on Sunday to be considered title challengers this season .
The Brazilian returned to action after a spell on the sidelines through injury in the Champions League win over Olympiacos on Tuesday evening and could feature in this weekend ’ s fixture at the Etihad Stadium .
“ It 's a very important game for us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader of the table , '' .
“ We need to be very focused , especially playing at home .
We need to play our way and try to win the game .
“ We need to win those three points if we want to aspire to win the Premier League again.
” Former City striker advises club against making move for Lionel Messi Former Manchester City striker Emile Mpenza believes the club should look to strengthen other areas of their team rather than make a move for Lionel Messi next summer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Messi over the summer after the Argentine expressed his desire to leave Barcelona , and with the player ’ s contract up at the end of the season it has been speculated he could ultimately arrive at the Etihad Stadium .
But Mpenza thinks Pep Guardiola should address his side ’ s defensives problems before turning his focus towards Messi .
“ I think that with all the defensive problems [ Pep ] Guardiola has , he doesn ’ t really need someone like Messi , ” “ He should sort the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] Kompany has left a huge hole at the heart of the defence and City are yet to find the stability they had when Kompany was running the backline .
“ It ’ s a tall order to fill Vincent ’ s shoes and what ’ s the point of signing Messi with all the issues they have at the back ?
” Ruben Dias already showing the way to Manchester City ’ s young defenders Taylor Harwood-Bellis has spoken about how Ruben Dias is already setting an example to the young defenders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived from Benfica late on in the summer transfer window and Harwood-Bellis has revealed how the Portuguese international has quickly settled in despite having been at the Etihad Stadium for just over a month .
“ He ’ s come in and just kind of moulded in - it ’ s like he ’ s been there for ages , really .
He ’ s a leader , you can tell , but all the defenders are leaders , ” the 18-year-old told .
“ They ’ re all people I look up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s come in and shown he ’ s a good leader and a good footballer as well , so it ’ s another one for me to look up to and take information off .
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Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Thursday, November 5.
Gabriel Jesus says City must beat Liverpool to be considered title challengers
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus thinks his side must beat Premier League champions, Liverpool, on Sunday to be considered title challengers this season.
The Brazilian returned to action after a spell on the sidelines through injury in the Champions League win over Olympiacos on Tuesday evening and could feature in this weekend’s fixture at the Etihad Stadium.
“It's a very important game for us, it's a direct confrontation against the leader of the table," said Jesus . “We need to be very focused, especially playing at home. We need to play our way and try to win the game.
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“We need to win those three points if we want to aspire to win the Premier League again.”
Former City striker advises club against making move for Lionel Messi
Former Manchester City striker Emile Mpenza believes the club should look to strengthen other areas of their team rather than make a move for Lionel Messi next summer.
City were strongly linked with a move for Messi over the summer after the Argentine expressed his desire to leave Barcelona, and with the player’s contract up at the end of the season it has been speculated he could ultimately arrive at the Etihad Stadium.
But Mpenza thinks Pep Guardiola should address his side’s defensives problems before turning his focus towards Messi.
“I think that with all the defensive problems [Pep] Guardiola has, he doesn’t really need someone like Messi,” he said.
“He should sort the leaky defence out first. [Vincent] Kompany has left a huge hole at the heart of the defence and City are yet to find the stability they had when Kompany was running the backline.
“It’s a tall order to fill Vincent’s shoes and what’s the point of signing Messi with all the issues they have at the back?”
Ruben Dias already showing the way to Manchester City’s young defenders
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has spoken about how Ruben Dias is already setting an example to the young defenders in the Manchester City squad.
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Dias arrived from Benfica late on in the summer transfer window and Harwood-Bellis has revealed how the Portuguese international has quickly settled in despite having been at the Etihad Stadium for just over a month.
“He’s come in and just kind of moulded in - it’s like he’s been there for ages, really. He’s a leader, you can tell, but all the defenders are leaders,” the 18-year-old told City’s official site .
“They’re all people I look up to and want to be like. He’s come in and shown he’s a good leader and a good footballer as well, so it’s another one for me to look up to and take information off.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--'Brilliant' young mum took her own life after getting into debt

A 'struggling ' young mum took her own life after getting herself into debt , an inquest has heard .
Mother-of-three Melissa McCracken , 23 , was found hanged by two of her children at their home in Wigan in November of last year .
Police who attended the address discovered letters relating to debts , as well as three separate piles of paperwork for each of the children .
On Wednesday , an inquest at Bolton Coroner 's Court was told that Melissa 's death had been recorded as 'suicide ' .
Her neighbour , Samantha Havill , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her financial problems , and admitted that she 'rarely ' paid bills .
However , she added that Melissa had seemed 'unfazed ' by it all .
`` I would speak to her about it and she just brushed it off like it did not really matter , '' explained Ms Havill .
She added that Melissa had started drinking regularly with another neighbour , Paul Sheridan .
`` You could just tell she was struggling , '' she told the hearing .
`` Maybe she was struggling with the debt and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think she found it hard moving from home and having three young kids to look after and running a house .
It just got on top of her . ''
However , Melissa 's mother , Elaine McCracken , claimed that her daughter 's financial problems had been resolved and that she had never suspected her daughter 'wanted to harm herself ' .
She told the hearing that Melissa had been busy making plans for the future , including celebrations for her youngest son 's birthday , prior to her death .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ health and social care at college , but was unemployed at the time of her death .
A single mum , she lived at her home in Hawthorn Rise , Whelley , along her three young children .
However , the inquest heard that the relationship between Melissa and the children 's father had been a problematic one , with Melissa being the victim of domestic abuse .
A restraining order had since been taken out between the pair .
The inquest heard that Melissa had spent the day prior to her death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returned home with the children at about 6.30pm .
Shortly after arriving home , she asked Ms Havill to watch her children while she went to the shop to buy cigarettes .
When she came back , Ms McCracken and Ms Havill went outside for a cigarette together before the latter went home .
Ms Havill said Ms McCracken had not seem 'distressed ' and they had discussed day to day things such as her children 's eye test and hospital appointments .
The inquest heard that Melissa had later sent a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glenn Rosental , asking him to come to her house as she 'needed to speak to him ' .
The last message was sent at 10.15pm , but Mr Rosental claimed he had forgotten about the messages after getting into conversation with a friend .
The following morning , Ms Havill heard two of Melissa 's young children knocking on her door .
When she answered , the concerned youngsters told her 'mummy 's got something around her neck ' .
After going next door to check on Melissa , Ms Havill found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dialled 999 and attempted to resuscitate her friend .
However , paramedics arrived soon after and pronounced her dead at the scene .
The inquest heard that Melissa 's mother was on her way to visit her daughter at 8am when she saw an ambulance outside her home , and was informed of what had happened .
In a statement , pathologist Emil Salmo said a post-mortem examination found Melissa had died by 'hanging ' .
He added that while alcohol was found in her blood , there was no evidence to suggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspector John Davies , of Greater Manchester Police , said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Melissa 's death .
He described her home as 'chaotic ' and 'untidy ' , but said officers had discovered three piles of notes relating to her children which appeared to have been 'set out deliberately ' .
Recording a verdict of 'suicide ' , coroner Alan Walsh described Melissa 's death as 'extremely sad ' .
He added : `` Melissa did have a difficult life .
She had difficulty with relationships , not least with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She was someone who tried to bring up three children as a single parent with the support of her family , but I imagine times were extremely difficult and money would have been tight .
`` She clearly got herself into debt . ''
He added : `` I do not know what passed through her mind in those final moments , but it must have been total desperation .
`` Among all that chaos , to put all those children 's notes in separate piles , that was her last responsible action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McCracken paid an emotional tribute to her daughter .
She described her as ' a lovely girl who would do anything for anybody ' .
She explained that she was still struggling to come to terms with her daughter 's sudden death .
`` It does not make sense to me , '' she said .
`` It is so devastating .
`` We were such a close-knit family .
I saw her and the kids every day .
`` She was always happy and had lots of friends .
`` She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the kids .
She loved them and they miss her so much . ''

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A 'struggling' young mum took her own life after getting herself into debt, an inquest has heard.
Mother-of-three Melissa McCracken, 23, was found hanged by two of her children at their home in Wigan in November of last year.
Police who attended the address discovered letters relating to debts, as well as three separate piles of paperwork for each of the children.
On Wednesday, an inquest at Bolton Coroner's Court was told that Melissa's death had been recorded as 'suicide'.
Her neighbour, Samantha Havill, told the hearing that Melissa had previously discussed her financial problems, and admitted that she 'rarely' paid bills.
However, she added that Melissa had seemed 'unfazed' by it all.
"I would speak to her about it and she just brushed it off like it did not really matter," explained Ms Havill.
She added that Melissa had started drinking regularly with another neighbour, Paul Sheridan.
"You could just tell she was struggling," she told the hearing.
"Maybe she was struggling with the debt and that is why she was drinking.
"I think she found it hard moving from home and having three young kids to look after and running a house. It just got on top of her."
However, Melissa's mother, Elaine McCracken, claimed that her daughter's financial problems had been resolved and that she had never suspected her daughter 'wanted to harm herself'.
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She told the hearing that Melissa had been busy making plans for the future, including celebrations for her youngest son's birthday, prior to her death.
Mrs McCracken explained that Melissa had studied health and social care at college, but was unemployed at the time of her death.
A single mum, she lived at her home in Hawthorn Rise, Whelley, along her three young children.
However, the inquest heard that the relationship between Melissa and the children's father had been a problematic one, with Melissa being the victim of domestic abuse.
A restraining order had since been taken out between the pair.
The inquest heard that Melissa had spent the day prior to her death at her mother's house and had returned home with the children at about 6.30pm.
Shortly after arriving home, she asked Ms Havill to watch her children while she went to the shop to buy cigarettes.
When she came back, Ms McCracken and Ms Havill went outside for a cigarette together before the latter went home.
Ms Havill said Ms McCracken had not seem 'distressed' and they had discussed day to day things such as her children's eye test and hospital appointments.
The inquest heard that Melissa had later sent a number of text messages to her friend, Glenn Rosental, asking him to come to her house as she 'needed to speak to him'.
The last message was sent at 10.15pm, but Mr Rosental claimed he had forgotten about the messages after getting into conversation with a friend.
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The following morning, Ms Havill heard two of Melissa's young children knocking on her door.
When she answered, the concerned youngsters told her 'mummy's got something around her neck'.
After going next door to check on Melissa, Ms Havill found her lying on the stairs.
She dialled 999 and attempted to resuscitate her friend.
However, paramedics arrived soon after and pronounced her dead at the scene.
The inquest heard that Melissa's mother was on her way to visit her daughter at 8am when she saw an ambulance outside her home, and was informed of what had happened.
In a statement, pathologist Emil Salmo said a post-mortem examination found Melissa had died by 'hanging'.
He added that while alcohol was found in her blood, there was no evidence to suggest it had caused her death.
Detective Inspector John Davies, of Greater Manchester Police, said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding Melissa's death.
He described her home as 'chaotic' and 'untidy', but said officers had discovered three piles of notes relating to her children which appeared to have been 'set out deliberately'.
Recording a verdict of 'suicide', coroner Alan Walsh described Melissa's death as 'extremely sad'.
He added: "Melissa did have a difficult life. She had difficulty with relationships, not least with the father of her children.
"She was someone who tried to bring up three children as a single parent with the support of her family, but I imagine times were extremely difficult and money would have been tight.
"She clearly got herself into debt."
He added: "I do not know what passed through her mind in those final moments, but it must have been total desperation.
"Among all that chaos, to put all those children's notes in separate piles, that was her last responsible action."
Following the hearing, Elaine McCracken paid an emotional tribute to her daughter.
She described her as 'a lovely girl who would do anything for anybody'.
She explained that she was still struggling to come to terms with her daughter's sudden death.
"It does not make sense to me," she said. "It is so devastating.
"We were such a close-knit family. I saw her and the kids every day.
"She was always happy and had lots of friends.
"She was a brilliant mum and was all about the kids. She loved them and they miss her so much."