themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Manchester United 'tracking' Matias Vecino and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Inter Milan and Uruguay midfielder Matias Vecino .
Amid much talk that United require extra additions in midfield — with negotiations for Sporting Lisbon playmaker Bruno Fernandes hitting a road block — it has been claimed in the Italian media that United have turned their attentions to Vecino .
Gazzetta dello Sport report that United are tracking the Inter man , amid suggestions that Antonio Conte would be willing to sell the player for roughly €20million .
Vecino , 28 , has been left out of Conte 's last three starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 appearances in all competitions , scoring twice .
He 's already been linked with Everton .
Elsewhere , it 's been reported that United are preparing an offer of €50million for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele .
That 's despite the fact Lyon president Jean Michel Aulas has stated on a couple of occasions that the French club does not intend to part ways with Dembele in this window .
But with United in need of striking additions following Marcus Rashford 's back injury , Foot Mercato report that United intend to test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's also claimed that Chelsea have seen a €40million bid rebuffed , with Tottenham Hotspur also reportedly interested .
Finally , the latest reports in the Bruno Fernandes to United transfer saga suggest that Sporting Lisbon have placed a £60million 'take it or leave it ' valuation on the player .
Portuguese outlet Record state that United , having been frustrated by Sporting 's asking price , may be tempted to do a deal at that price with Fernandes eager for the move .

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Manchester United have been linked with a move for Inter Milan and Uruguay midfielder Matias Vecino.
Amid much talk that United require extra additions in midfield — with negotiations for Sporting Lisbon playmaker Bruno Fernandes hitting a road block — it has been claimed in the Italian media that United have turned their attentions to Vecino.
Gazzetta dello Sport report that United are tracking the Inter man, amid suggestions that Antonio Conte would be willing to sell the player for roughly €20million.
Vecino, 28, has been left out of Conte's last three starting teams for Inter but has still made 17 appearances in all competitions, scoring twice. He's already been linked with Everton.
Elsewhere, it's been reported that United are preparing an offer of €50million for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele.
That's despite the fact Lyon president Jean Michel Aulas has stated on a couple of occasions that the French club does not intend to part ways with Dembele in this window.
But with United in need of striking additions following Marcus Rashford's back injury, Foot Mercato report that United intend to test Lyon's resolve over the striker. It's also claimed that Chelsea have seen a €40million bid rebuffed, with Tottenham Hotspur also reportedly interested.
Finally, the latest reports in the Bruno Fernandes to United transfer saga suggest that Sporting Lisbon have placed a £60million 'take it or leave it' valuation on the player.
Portuguese outlet Record state that United, having been frustrated by Sporting's asking price, may be tempted to do a deal at that price with Fernandes eager for the move.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--12-year-old boy escaped from a burning home with a dog after an unattended chip pan caught fire

A 12-year-old boy escaped from a burning home with a dog after an unattended chip pan caught fire in Wigan @ @ @ @ @ scene at about 4pm on Monday after the blaze broke out in the kitchen of @ @ @ @ @ .
Witnesses reported seeing multiple police , ambulance and fire crews outside the property during @ @ @ @ @ Hindley , Atherton , Leigh and Wigan used two hose reels , four breathing apparatus @ @ @ @ @ extinguish the fire .
They were at the scene for about 90 minutes , a @ @ @ @ @ Service spokesman said .
Smoke alarms were fitted in the home .
It is understood @ @ @ @ @ hospital as a 'precautionary check ' .
The fire service spokesman confirmed the chip pan @ @ @ @ @ the fire broke out ' .

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A 12-year-old boy escaped from a burning home with a dog after an unattended chip pan caught fire in Wigan.
Firefighters rushed to the scene at about 4pm on Monday after the blaze broke out in the kitchen of the home on Bickershaw Lane.
Witnesses reported seeing multiple police, ambulance and fire crews outside the property during the incident.
Crews from Hindley, Atherton, Leigh and Wigan used two hose reels, four breathing apparatus and one ventilation fan to extinguish the fire.
They were at the scene for about 90 minutes, a Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said.
Smoke alarms were fitted in the home.
It is understood the boy was taken to hospital as a 'precautionary check'.
The fire service spokesman confirmed the chip pan had been 'left unattended when the fire broke out'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Man from Manchester 'ruthlessly' shot dead after being lured to Liverpool to buy a car, prosecutors

Man from Manchester 'ruthlessly' shot dead after being lured to Liverpool to buy a car, prosecutors say

A man from Manchester was 'ruthlessly ' gunned down after being lured to Liverpool to buy a car , prosecutors allege .
Miguel Reynolds , 21 , was shot dead after he and a friend who had driven him down the M62 were allegedly robbed at gunpoint in the Netherton area of the city .
After arriving in Liverpool , Mr Reynolds and his friend were told in 'no uncertain terms ' to hand over about £2,000 in cash and to return to Manchester , prosecutors claim .
`` Sadly and tragically , Miguel Reynolds decided he was n't simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' prosecutor Ian Unsworth QC told jurors .
Liverpool Crown Court heard Mr Reynolds , formerly of Whalley Range and Moss Side , began to chase his alleged robbers .
A shot was fired and missed him during the chase , but another shot hit the back of his neck .
He was declared dead at 9.14pm , on June 7 , 2018 .
Seven men are on trial accused of his murder .
Kyle Sanders , Liam Watson , Joseph McKeever , Paul Blackhurst , James Harrison , Jake Mawhinney and Dale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A woman , Emma Kirby , is also on trial separately accused of assisting an offender .
Opening the case for the prosecution , Mr Unsworth told jurors : `` One evening in the summer of 2018 , a young man from Manchester , aged just 21 years , was shot dead in a residential area of Netherton , Liverpool .
`` His life was cut short by a member of a group of Liverpool males who had ruthlessly plotted to rob him , threatening him with a firearm .
`` When he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mercy and he was shot dead at close range . ''
Jurors heard that there was phone contact between Mr Sanders and another man , who knew both the Liverpool and Manchester groups and acted as a 'bridge ' between them .
Mr Reynolds and his friend were told to travel to an address in Marie Curie Avenue in Netherton .
There they parked near some lock up garages where one man told the pair that they were 'waiting for the keys ' , in what the prosecution claim was a 'ruse ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who they say had the gun , put it to Mr Reynolds ' friend 's thigh before demanding money from Mr Reynolds .
He handed over about £2,000 , and they were told to go back to Manchester , the court heard .
The pair got back into their car and drove for a short distance , but 'without warning ' Mr Reynolds jumped out of the car and ran after the men .
Shortly after , the group split and Mr Reynolds pursued Mr Watson , jurors heard .
Prosecutors said Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communal garden .
Mr Reynolds did not climb the fence and moments later he was shot .
A neighbour who was a witness to the shooting called 999 and told the operator : `` I think the chap 's badly hurt , he is not moving .
`` He ’ s face down on the floor . ''
Asked why she thought the man had been shot , the witness added : `` Well the fella that jumped over the fence with him had a gun in his hand .
`` I saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I heard the bang and the fella just ran . ''
Following Mr Reynolds ' death there has been a 'wall of silence ' regarding who was responsible for the shooting , Mr Unsworth said .
`` The case for the prosecution is that the seven male defendants in the dock were part of a plot to carry out the armed robbery and thereafter were a party to the murder , '' he told jurors .
`` Of course , only one of them actually pulled the trigger and shot Miguel Reynolds in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knows who he is .
He refuses to say so .
`` The others , who were all party to the plot to carry out the armed robbery all know who that is .
They refuse to say so .
`` Even now , 18 months after this attack , there is a wall of silence around them .
`` The group held firm at the time and , you may think , they do so now . ''
The prosecution allege Mr Sanders played a 'key role ' in the incident and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Liverpool .
They claim that Mr Watson was the man who pulled the trigger and shot Mr Reynolds .
Jurors were told that the prosecution say Mr McKeever , Mr Blackhurst , Mr Harrison and Mr Mawhinney played 'active roles on the ground ' .
Prosecutors also claim that Mr Avery allowed his home on Marie Curie Avenue to be used as an 'armoury ' , to store a Glock pistol and a shotgun .
They say that Ms Kirby assisted an offender by sending text messages to Mr Sanders informing him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her partner Mr Avery had allegedly brought a bike belonging to Mr Watson into their flat .
After the alleged murder six men on the ground 'regrouped ' , and four of them met in a pub a short time later , the court heard .
`` It is remarkable that they all knew where to go , '' Mr Unsworth said .
`` If any of them were shocked or surprised at the production and discharge of a loaded firearm they were not showing it .
`` The ties that bound those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tight now . ''
Mr Sanders , 21 , of Charles Best Green , Bootle ; Mr Watson , 31 , of Litherland Park , Litherland ; Mr McKeever , 28 , of Howard Florey Avenue , Bootle ; Mr Blackhurst , 26 , of Cumpsty Road , Litherland ; Mr Harrison , 22 , of Kirkstone Road North , Litherland ; Mr Mawhinney , 20 , of Royton Road , Waterloo ; Mr Avery , 25 , of Marie Curie Avenue , Netherton , all deny four offences .
They have all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rob , possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of prohibited ammunition .
Ms Kirby , 21 , formerly of Marie Curie Avenue , Netherton , denies assisting an offender .

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A man from Manchester was 'ruthlessly' gunned down after being lured to Liverpool to buy a car, prosecutors allege.
Miguel Reynolds, 21, was shot dead after he and a friend who had driven him down the M62 were allegedly robbed at gunpoint in the Netherton area of the city.
After arriving in Liverpool, Mr Reynolds and his friend were told in 'no uncertain terms' to hand over about £2,000 in cash and to return to Manchester, prosecutors claim.
"Sadly and tragically, Miguel Reynolds decided he wasn't simply going to go back to Manchester," prosecutor Ian Unsworth QC told jurors.
Liverpool Crown Court heard Mr Reynolds, formerly of Whalley Range and Moss Side, began to chase his alleged robbers.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
A shot was fired and missed him during the chase, but another shot hit the back of his neck.
He was declared dead at 9.14pm, on June 7, 2018.
Seven men are on trial accused of his murder.
Kyle Sanders, Liam Watson, Joseph McKeever, Paul Blackhurst, James Harrison, Jake Mawhinney and Dale Avery have all pleaded not guilty.
A woman, Emma Kirby, is also on trial separately accused of assisting an offender.
Opening the case for the prosecution, Mr Unsworth told jurors: "One evening in the summer of 2018, a young man from Manchester, aged just 21 years, was shot dead in a residential area of Netherton, Liverpool.
"His life was cut short by a member of a group of Liverpool males who had ruthlessly plotted to rob him, threatening him with a firearm.
"When he gave chase, he was shown no mercy and he was shot dead at close range."
Jurors heard that there was phone contact between Mr Sanders and another man, who knew both the Liverpool and Manchester groups and acted as a 'bridge' between them.
Mr Reynolds and his friend were told to travel to an address in Marie Curie Avenue in Netherton.
(Image: Merseyside Police)
There they parked near some lock up garages where one man told the pair that they were 'waiting for the keys', in what the prosecution claim was a 'ruse'.
Prosecutors allege that Mr Watson, who they say had the gun, put it to Mr Reynolds' friend's thigh before demanding money from Mr Reynolds.
He handed over about £2,000, and they were told to go back to Manchester, the court heard.
The pair got back into their car and drove for a short distance, but 'without warning' Mr Reynolds jumped out of the car and ran after the men.
A shot was fired which missed.
Shortly after, the group split and Mr Reynolds pursued Mr Watson, jurors heard.
Prosecutors said Mr Watson climbed over a fence to a communal garden.
Mr Reynolds did not climb the fence and moments later he was shot.
A neighbour who was a witness to the shooting called 999 and told the operator: "I think the chap's badly hurt, he is not moving.
"He’s face down on the floor."
Asked why she thought the man had been shot, the witness added: "Well the fella that jumped over the fence with him had a gun in his hand.
"I saw him pointing the gun at the chap I heard the bang and the fella just ran."
Following Mr Reynolds' death there has been a 'wall of silence' regarding who was responsible for the shooting, Mr Unsworth said.
"The case for the prosecution is that the seven male defendants in the dock were part of a plot to carry out the armed robbery and thereafter were a party to the murder," he told jurors.
"Of course, only one of them actually pulled the trigger and shot Miguel Reynolds in such a ruthless fashion.
"He knows who he is. He refuses to say so.
"The others, who were all party to the plot to carry out the armed robbery all know who that is. They refuse to say so.
"Even now, 18 months after this attack, there is a wall of silence around them.
"The group held firm at the time and, you may think, they do so now."
The prosecution allege Mr Sanders played a 'key role' in the incident and helped to organise Mr Reynolds' journey to Liverpool.
They claim that Mr Watson was the man who pulled the trigger and shot Mr Reynolds.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Jurors were told that the prosecution say Mr McKeever, Mr Blackhurst, Mr Harrison and Mr Mawhinney played 'active roles on the ground'.
Prosecutors also claim that Mr Avery allowed his home on Marie Curie Avenue to be used as an 'armoury', to store a Glock pistol and a shotgun.
They say that Ms Kirby assisted an offender by sending text messages to Mr Sanders informing him of police activity, and saying that her partner Mr Avery had allegedly brought a bike belonging to Mr Watson into their flat.
After the alleged murder six men on the ground 'regrouped', and four of them met in a pub a short time later, the court heard.
"It is remarkable that they all knew where to go," Mr Unsworth said.
"If any of them were shocked or surprised at the production and discharge of a loaded firearm they were not showing it.
"The ties that bound those men together were tight. They remain tight now."
Mr Sanders, 21, of Charles Best Green, Bootle; Mr Watson, 31, of Litherland Park, Litherland; Mr McKeever, 28, of Howard Florey Avenue, Bootle; Mr Blackhurst, 26, of Cumpsty Road, Litherland; Mr Harrison, 22, of Kirkstone Road North, Litherland; Mr Mawhinney, 20, of Royton Road, Waterloo; Mr Avery, 25, of Marie Curie Avenue, Netherton, all deny four offences.
They have all been charged with murder, conspiracy to rob, possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of prohibited ammunition.
Ms Kirby, 21, formerly of Marie Curie Avenue, Netherton, denies assisting an offender.
The trial continues.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--How Edinson Cavani could follow in Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s footsteps at Manchester United

MEN Sport understands Edinson Cavani has been offered to Manchester United , however the club would be unable to seal the striker on loan and need to stump up for his services .
Cavani ’ s contract at Paris Saint-Germain is due to expire at the end of the season and therefore the forward will be available on a free transfer .
United have sought to bring in a new striker in the last two windows , being linked to Mario Mandzukic and Erling Haaland - but both strikers have respectively found new clubs .
Solskjaer has said he will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense and while Cavani is valued at £25million now , in six months he can move for free .
Cavani would bring experience and a guarantee of goals to United ’ s dressing room , having found the back of the net an incredible 339 times in 548 appearances across his career and the transfer would be reminiscent to that of Zlatan Ibrahimovic ’ s to United .
In 2016 , Ibrahimovic also let his contract expire at PSG , before making the move to England and Old Trafford , instantly becoming a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giant Swede 's aura , swagger and presence was similar to that of United legend Eric Cantona - and Ibrahimovic understood the stature of the club he was serving .
More importantly , Ibrahimovic delivered results on the pitch as well , scoring 17 goals in 28 appearances in his first season at the club while also registering five assists .
Cavani is currently 32 , two years younger than Ibrahimovic before he moved to United , and the parallels between the pair are hard to ignore .
Cavani may not possess the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still a commanding centre forward that thrives off scoring goals .
The move could also benefit United ’ s current crop , as Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are both young forwards and the experience and advice that Cavani could offer could be invaluable .
Cavani would also allow United to play a different style and this could tactically improve the side going forward , while it ’ s also worth noting that a free transfer for a player with such a proven goalscoring record is a rarity , and thus Soljskaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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MEN Sport understands Edinson Cavani has been offered to Manchester United, however the club would be unable to seal the striker on loan and need to stump up for his services.
Cavani’s contract at Paris Saint-Germain is due to expire at the end of the season and therefore the forward will be available on a free transfer.
United have sought to bring in a new striker in the last two windows, being linked to Mario Mandzukic and Erling Haaland - but both strikers have respectively found new clubs.
Solskjaer has said he will only approve a transfer if it makes sense and while Cavani is valued at £25million now, in six months he can move for free.
Cavani would bring experience and a guarantee of goals to United’s dressing room, having found the back of the net an incredible 339 times in 548 appearances across his career and the transfer would be reminiscent to that of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s to United.
In 2016, Ibrahimovic also let his contract expire at PSG, before making the move to England and Old Trafford, instantly becoming a cult hero among United fans.
The giant Swede's aura, swagger and presence was similar to that of United legend Eric Cantona - and Ibrahimovic understood the stature of the club he was serving.
More importantly, Ibrahimovic delivered results on the pitch as well, scoring 17 goals in 28 appearances in his first season at the club while also registering five assists.
Cavani is currently 32, two years younger than Ibrahimovic before he moved to United, and the parallels between the pair are hard to ignore. Cavani may not possess the reputation Ibrahimovic does, but the Uruguayan is still a commanding centre forward that thrives off scoring goals.
The move could also benefit United’s current crop, as Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are both young forwards and the experience and advice that Cavani could offer could be invaluable.
Cavani would also allow United to play a different style and this could tactically improve the side going forward, while it’s also worth noting that a free transfer for a player with such a proven goalscoring record is a rarity, and thus Soljskaer may find it hard to refuse.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Former Man City defender Vincent Kompany berates own supporters over Simon Mignolet incident

Ex- Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany angrily confronted his own supporters during Anderlecht 's fixture against Club Brugge after Simon @ @ @ @ @ .
The Belgian left the Blues in the summer after lifting another Premier League title @ @ @ @ @ in a player/coach role .
However , at the end of August , Kompany decided @ @ @ @ @ managerial role to focus on his duties as a player .
During Anderlecht 's fixture @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool goalkeeper Mignolet was targeted by supporters from behind the goal as he lined up @ @ @ @ @ .
Play was stopped after a firecracker was thrown in the vicinity of the Belgium @ @ @ @ @ Kompany to angrily condemn their actions and plead with them to stop .
The captain @ @ @ @ @ and play eventually resumed .
Anderlecht took the lead in the 21st minute through Antoine @ @ @ @ @ 2-1 after a brace from Hans Vanaken .
Kompany 's side are currently ninth in @ @ @ @ @

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Ex- Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany angrily confronted his own supporters during Anderlecht's fixture against Club Brugge after Simon Mignolet was targeted by firecrackers.
The Belgian left the Blues in the summer after lifting another Premier League title and moved back to Anderlecht in a player/coach role.
However, at the end of August, Kompany decided to step down from his managerial role to focus on his duties as a player.
During Anderlecht's fixture against Club Brugge, former Liverpool goalkeeper Mignolet was targeted by supporters from behind the goal as he lined up to take a goal kick.
Play was stopped after a firecracker was thrown in the vicinity of the Belgium international.
Their actions prompted Kompany to angrily condemn their actions and plead with them to stop.
The captain then went to console Mignolet and play eventually resumed.
Anderlecht took the lead in the 21st minute through Antoine Colassin but lost the game 2-1 after a brace from Hans Vanaken.
Kompany's side are currently ninth in the Belgium Pro League.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Man City have hope despite Liverpool FC dominance

Major stalwarts of Manchester City ’ s recent success have gone on to differing projects towards the end of their careers - and further key departures are imminent .
This could leave City relying on players who have a wealth of raw talent but lack leadership and identity - two qualities which has brought the club so much success .
And all the while Liverpool ’ s dominance of English football does not look like slowing down .
Pep Guardiola needs to look ahead , building around the likes of Kevin De Bruyne , Raheem Sterling , Aymeric Laporte and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started .
Rodri is Fernandinho ’ s successor , Jesus likewise with Aguero and local lad Phil Foden similarly for David Silva .
The recent departure of captain and legend Vincent Kompany is perhaps the most crucial , with many citing the lack of leadership both on and off the pitch as one of the reasons for City being so far off the pace in the Premier League this season .
Kompany was part of the furniture at the Etihad , spending 11 years at the club and making 265 appearances .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s millions and it is credit to him that he continued to perform at the highest level and retain his place for so long .
Although Kompany ’ s are big boots to fill , Aymeric Laporte has been earmarked to step up and his current absence is just as glaring .
Fernandinho , one of the best defensive midfielders in the world , has been used as a make-shift centre-half due to Guardiola 's lack of faith in available defenders .
But there are two exciting prospects in the youth ranks at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eric Garcia and Taylor Harwood-Bellis .
The duo formed a centre-back partnership in the City side that made it to the FA Youth Cup final last year , and these two promising young defenders could be the heir to Vincent Kompany ’ s throne .
Garcia has made nine appearances for the first team so far this season , five of these coming in the Premier League .
The Spaniard has also made five appearances for his country at Under-21 level and has exuded confidence when on the pitch for City this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of age .
He has made eight appearances for City so far yet still awaits his much-anticipated Premier League debut .
In midfield , Fernandinho 's current deal expires at the end of the season and he is yet to put pen to paper on an extension , although Guardiola is confident City ’ s No.25 will sign a new deal with the club .
The Brazilian has played a vital role in City ’ s resurgence to the top of English football , mopping up the ball from the heart of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front-foot in transition .
City ’ s record signing , Rodri , is just the man to replace Fernandinho in City ’ s holding midfield role .
At 23 , the Spaniard has slotted into Guardiola ’ s side flawlessly , without even a hint of a transitional period .
He is in the same mould of the Brazilian , boasting an exquisite passing range , strength , the ability to break up play and can strike a ball when needed – as proven at Turf Moor in December .
In the creative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of David Silva which will fill City fans with great sadness .
Silva ’ s contract expires at the end of the season .
The Spaniard is City ’ s , and arguably one of the Premier League 's , greatest midfielder of all time .
The World Cup winner has been at the club since 2010 and Stockport-born Foden is the obvious long-term successor for Silva ’ s creative role in the City setup .
Guardiola has long lauded the 19-year-old ’ s talent , and the midfielder has already won six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngest recipient of a Premier League winners ' medal in the process .
The life-long City fan was also named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2017 , in a year which saw him win the Under-17 World Cup Golden Ball .
Likewise , Aguero , City ’ s highest ever goal-scorer , is one of the greatest strikers the Premier League has seen .
The third-highest Premier League scorer of all time is still knocking them in for fun and boasts the most impressive minute-per-goal ratio in Premier League history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his current deal and City chiefs have left the ball in his court , with Aguero deciding how and when he leaves – evidencing how valued and highly thought of the Argentine is .
The man aiming to emulate Aguero ’ s goal-scoring exploits is Jesus .
No one in the history of the Premier League has a more impressive minute-per-goal ratio than Aguero , but Jesus ’ s record of 36 goals in 87 City games is promising .
At just 22 years of age , the Brazilian striker is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot from City ’ s talisman .
Jesus faces the task of replacing the irreplaceable , but with such talent and potential on his side , it may just be possible .
City ’ s golden era is seemingly coming to an end at a time where Liverpool ’ s generational talents dawn on a period of superiority .
But there is hope , with ready-made replacements in waiting to succeed such City greats , it is only a matter of time before the Blues reign supreme once more .

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Major stalwarts of Manchester City’s recent success have gone on to differing projects towards the end of their careers - and further key departures are imminent.
This could leave City relying on players who have a wealth of raw talent but lack leadership and identity - two qualities which has brought the club so much success.
And all the while Liverpool’s dominance of English football does not look like slowing down.
Pep Guardiola needs to look ahead, building around the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus.
The process has already started. Rodri is Fernandinho’s successor, Jesus likewise with Aguero and local lad Phil Foden similarly for David Silva.
The recent departure of captain and legend Vincent Kompany is perhaps the most crucial, with many citing the lack of leadership both on and off the pitch as one of the reasons for City being so far off the pace in the Premier League this season.
Kompany was part of the furniture at the Etihad, spending 11 years at the club and making 265 appearances. He was already present before Sheikh Mansour’s millions and it is credit to him that he continued to perform at the highest level and retain his place for so long.
Although Kompany’s are big boots to fill, Aymeric Laporte has been earmarked to step up and his current absence is just as glaring. Fernandinho, one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, has been used as a make-shift centre-half due to Guardiola's lack of faith in available defenders.
But there are two exciting prospects in the youth ranks at the heart of defence for City – Eric Garcia and Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The duo formed a centre-back partnership in the City side that made it to the FA Youth Cup final last year, and these two promising young defenders could be the heir to Vincent Kompany’s throne.
Garcia has made nine appearances for the first team so far this season, five of these coming in the Premier League. The Spaniard has also made five appearances for his country at Under-21 level and has exuded confidence when on the pitch for City this season.
Local lad Harwood-Bellis is just 17 years of age. He has made eight appearances for City so far yet still awaits his much-anticipated Premier League debut.
In midfield, Fernandinho's current deal expires at the end of the season and he is yet to put pen to paper on an extension, although Guardiola is confident City’s No.25 will sign a new deal with the club.
The Brazilian has played a vital role in City’s resurgence to the top of English football, mopping up the ball from the heart of midfield and springing City forward on the front-foot in transition.
City’s record signing, Rodri, is just the man to replace Fernandinho in City’s holding midfield role. At 23, the Spaniard has slotted into Guardiola’s side flawlessly, without even a hint of a transitional period. He is in the same mould of the Brazilian, boasting an exquisite passing range, strength, the ability to break up play and can strike a ball when needed – as proven at Turf Moor in December.
In the creative midfield role it is the impending departure of David Silva which will fill City fans with great sadness. Silva’s contract expires at the end of the season.
The Spaniard is City’s, and arguably one of the Premier League's, greatest midfielder of all time. The World Cup winner has been at the club since 2010 and Stockport-born Foden is the obvious long-term successor for Silva’s creative role in the City setup.
Guardiola has long lauded the 19-year-old’s talent, and the midfielder has already won six honours for the club, becoming the youngest recipient of a Premier League winners' medal in the process. The life-long City fan was also named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2017, in a year which saw him win the Under-17 World Cup Golden Ball.
Likewise, Aguero, City’s highest ever goal-scorer, is one of the greatest strikers the Premier League has seen. The third-highest Premier League scorer of all time is still knocking them in for fun and boasts the most impressive minute-per-goal ratio in Premier League history.
He currently has 18 months left on his current deal and City chiefs have left the ball in his court, with Aguero deciding how and when he leaves – evidencing how valued and highly thought of the Argentine is.
The man aiming to emulate Aguero’s goal-scoring exploits is Jesus. No one in the history of the Premier League has a more impressive minute-per-goal ratio than Aguero, but Jesus’s record of 36 goals in 87 City games is promising.
At just 22 years of age, the Brazilian striker is still raw, and will have learnt a lot from City’s talisman. Jesus faces the task of replacing the irreplaceable, but with such talent and potential on his side, it may just be possible.
City’s golden era is seemingly coming to an end at a time where Liverpool’s generational talents dawn on a period of superiority. But there is hope, with ready-made replacements in waiting to succeed such City greats, it is only a matter of time before the Blues reign supreme once more.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Judge blocks bid to halt High Court trial about whether to turn off a baby's life support - medics s

Judge blocks bid to halt High Court trial about whether to turn off a baby's life support - medics say the infant is dead but his parents insist he's alive

A bid to adjourn a High Court trial over whether life support treatment for a brain-damaged baby should continue has been refused by a judge .
Midrar Ali 's father Karwan , 35 , and mother Shokhan , 28 , want specialists at St Mary 's Hospital in Manchester to keep their four-month-old son on ventilation .
They say he is showing signs of life , is growing and should be given more time .
But specialists say Midrar is dead and have told a judge overseeing the case that keeping his body connected to a ventilator is not dignified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Complications during birth led to Midrar being starved of oxygen and suffering brain damage .
Ahead of the trial starting on Monday , lawyers for the Alis argued the youngster 's heart was 'still beating strong ' and further medical evidence needed to be fully explored before the issue can be determined .
Bruno Quintavalle , representing the family from Manchester , also told the hearing at Preston Family Court that Midrar was circumcised last week and he had 'reacted in a way the parents had never seen before ' .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... he was said to be sweating a lot in the face , there was redness over the lower face and neck , and more importantly he opened his eyes .
The first time Mr Ali had ever seen that and he kept them open for all day after . ''
Mr Quintavalle said it posed the question as to whether this amounted to the beginning of an 'emerging consciousness ' .
He said there need not be a 'rush to judgment ' as Midrar was not in pain while on the ventilator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS Foundation Trust , said medics present at the circumcision accepted there was some sweating and redness but said its evidence would be it was a 'sympathetic response ' .
He explained : `` That is a reaction of nerves in that area to what is happening , not triggered by something in the brain .
Crucially it does not involve a signal passing through the brain stem . ''
Mr Davy added it would be argued the eyes opening could also be attributed to nerve reaction .
The barrister submitted there should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midrar 's organs , in particular his brain , were beginning to deteriorate and there was evidence of necrosis .
There may come a time when 'much more aggressive intervention ' may be needed which would be 'deeply distressing ' , he added .
Refusing the adjournment application , Mrs Justice Lieven said she did not accept the matter is not urgent .
She said : `` I do n't think it can be right when you have a tiny baby in this situation that it is not urgent .
`` The sad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ventilation to be continued under any circumstances .
That position is perfectly understandable . ''
The court has begun to hear medical evidence which will continue on Tuesday .

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A bid to adjourn a High Court trial over whether life support treatment for a brain-damaged baby should continue has been refused by a judge.
Midrar Ali's father Karwan, 35, and mother Shokhan, 28, want specialists at St Mary's Hospital in Manchester to keep their four-month-old son on ventilation.
They say he is showing signs of life, is growing and should be given more time.
But specialists say Midrar is dead and have told a judge overseeing the case that keeping his body connected to a ventilator is not dignified and want the treatment to be withdrawn.
Complications during birth led to Midrar being starved of oxygen and suffering brain damage.
Ahead of the trial starting on Monday, lawyers for the Alis argued the youngster's heart was 'still beating strong' and further medical evidence needed to be fully explored before the issue can be determined.
Bruno Quintavalle, representing the family from Manchester, also told the hearing at Preston Family Court that Midrar was circumcised last week and he had 'reacted in a way the parents had never seen before'.
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He said: "The baby perspired profusely ... he was said to be sweating a lot in the face, there was redness over the lower face and neck, and more importantly he opened his eyes. The first time Mr Ali had ever seen that and he kept them open for all day after."
Mr Quintavalle said it posed the question as to whether this amounted to the beginning of an 'emerging consciousness'.
He said there need not be a 'rush to judgment' as Midrar was not in pain while on the ventilator.
Neil Davy, for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, said medics present at the circumcision accepted there was some sweating and redness but said its evidence would be it was a 'sympathetic response'.
He explained: "That is a reaction of nerves in that area to what is happening, not triggered by something in the brain. Crucially it does not involve a signal passing through the brain stem."
Mr Davy added it would be argued the eyes opening could also be attributed to nerve reaction.
The barrister submitted there should be no further delay to proceedings as Midrar's organs, in particular his brain, were beginning to deteriorate and there was evidence of necrosis.
There may come a time when 'much more aggressive intervention' may be needed which would be 'deeply distressing', he added.
Refusing the adjournment application, Mrs Justice Lieven said she did not accept the matter is not urgent.
She said: "I don't think it can be right when you have a tiny baby in this situation that it is not urgent.
"The sad truth is that the parents wish for ventilation to be continued under any circumstances. That position is perfectly understandable."
The court has begun to hear medical evidence which will continue on Tuesday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--MP and councillors urge government to call in controversial business park application

An MP and local councillors have urged the government to review a decision to permit a huge business park on more than 130 acres of green belt land in Wigan .
Symmetry Park , a £73m logistics hub planned for land off junction 25 of the M6 near Winstanley , was approved by Wigan council ’ s planning committee on January 14 .
The plans had been met with almost 350 objections and protests near the proposed site , with residents concerned about the loss of open space , impacts on air quality and extra traffic .
But the majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,600 jobs being brought to the borough , with one member saying it would be 'absolute madness ' to turn the application down .
Due to the size of the development , and its green belt location , it still requires a final sign off from Robert Jenrick , Secretary of State for Housing , Communities and Local Government .
And the minister has already received letters asking him to ‘ call-in ’ the application , a move which would lead to a public inquiry .
Yvonne Fovargue , MP for Makerfield , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ green belt policy and Wigan council ’ s development plan .
A letter addressed to Mr Jenrick reads : “ [ The application ] could have significant effects beyond its immediate locality .
“ At the planning meeting it was accepted by the council that the development would compromise the purposes of green belt status at the site .
“ The council explained , however , this was not a severe branch and was therefore apparently acceptable .
Surely green belt protection either applies or it doesn ’ t. ” Ms Fovargue has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tritax Symmetry , saying that the business park could raise an extra £3 million in business rates each year .
With Wigan council facing ongoing financial pressures , the Labour MP said : “ I am concerned that this may be seen as influential in the planning process.
” The letter also questions the value of local plans after a planning inspector rejected the council ’ s attempt to include development of the land in its last plan .
Council planning officers had told the planning committee that the reasons given by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that demand for logistics developments in the borough had since increased .
Ms Fovargue ’ s concerns were echoed in a letter sent to Mr Jenrick by three Winstanley councillors - Coun Paul Kenny , Coun Clive Morgan and Coun Marie Morgan .
Coun Kenny , who had spoken against the application at the meeting , said : “ Our constituents have fought for a decade to protect this site from development and accepted in 2013 that the site was protected in the adopted plan to at least 2026.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an application if it conflicts with national policy in important ways or is nationally significant , according to the government 's website .
If an application is called in , an inspector is appointed to carry out an inquiry into the proposal .
Mr Jenrick has to take the inspector ’ s findings into account when making the decision .
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An MP and local councillors have urged the government to review a decision to permit a huge business park on more than 130 acres of green belt land in Wigan .
Symmetry Park, a £73m logistics hub planned for land off junction 25 of the M6 near Winstanley, was approved by Wigan council ’s planning committee on January 14.
The plans had been met with almost 350 objections and protests near the proposed site, with residents concerned about the loss of open space, impacts on air quality and extra traffic.
But the majority of the committee favoured the possibility of 1,600 jobs being brought to the borough, with one member saying it would be 'absolute madness' to turn the application down.
Due to the size of the development, and its green belt location, it still requires a final sign off from Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
And the minister has already received letters asking him to ‘call-in’ the application, a move which would lead to a public inquiry.
Yvonne Fovargue, MP for Makerfield, argued that the proposals conflicted with national green belt policy and Wigan council’s development plan.
A letter addressed to Mr Jenrick reads: “[The application] could have significant effects beyond its immediate locality.
“At the planning meeting it was accepted by the council that the development would compromise the purposes of green belt status at the site.
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“The council explained, however, this was not a severe branch and was therefore apparently acceptable. Surely green belt protection either applies or it doesn’t.”
Ms Fovargue has also raised concerns about the developer, Tritax Symmetry, saying that the business park could raise an extra £3 million in business rates each year.
With Wigan council facing ongoing financial pressures, the Labour MP said: “I am concerned that this may be seen as influential in the planning process.”
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The letter also questions the value of local plans after a planning inspector rejected the council’s attempt to include development of the land in its last plan.
Council planning officers had told the planning committee that the reasons given by the inspector in 2013 were out of date, and that demand for logistics developments in the borough had since increased.
Ms Fovargue’s concerns were echoed in a letter sent to Mr Jenrick by three Winstanley councillors - Coun Paul Kenny, Coun Clive Morgan and Coun Marie Morgan.
Coun Kenny, who had spoken against the application at the meeting, said: “Our constituents have fought for a decade to protect this site from development and accepted in 2013 that the site was protected in the adopted plan to at least 2026.”
The secretary of state will typically only call in an application if it conflicts with national policy in important ways or is nationally significant, according to the government's website.
If an application is called in, an inspector is appointed to carry out an inquiry into the proposal. Mr Jenrick has to take the inspector’s findings into account when making the decision.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Plans submitted for homeless shelter in Tameside

Plans for a new homeless shelter in Ashton-under-Lyne which will house up to 35 rough sleepers have gone before the town hall .
Tameside council is applying for planning permission to turn the former St Ann ’ s Church training centre on Newman Street into a facility for homeless men and women in the borough .
It will replace the ' A Bed Every Night ' provision at the former Ryecroft Library in Audenshaw , which had been problematic with neighbouring residents raising concerns over drugs and anti-social behaviour .
People said the building – which sat next to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not the right location for a shelter , and complained of finding needles in flowerbeds around the park on Manchester Road .
Town hall chiefs said they had 'outgrown ' that venue which was 'always intended ' to be temporary , and in November they officially agreed to relocate it to the Ashton site .
The new hub would offer a wide range of support services , including healthcare , job and benefits advice , and housing options , and would be staffed day and night The design and access report , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there up to 60 rough sleepers at any one time within the local area .
Although only sleeping 35 , the new facility would provide beds for some of these people who 'generally form the most vulnerable members of society being at risk of serious health problems due to freezing winter temperatures ' .
The housing at St Ann 's would be temporary , with support being provided before placing rough sleepers in more permanent move-on accommodation .
The report adds : `` Some members of the community often perceive crime and anti-social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not be true , this perception could be removed with the proposed development removing rough sleepers off the streets , increasing both their own safety and the perceived safety of the community . ''
The proposed plans would see classrooms and offices on the first floor turned into sleeping areas , and washing and cooking facilities put in place .
There would be two ten-bed dorms , with further six-bed and four-bed dorms , and rooms with one or two beds .
Toilet blocks and showers would be installed , and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area .
The ground floor of the building , which will be subject to a separate application will become a community ‘ hub ’ , including a cafeteria which will be open to locals to attend or carry out voluntary work .
The report states that the redevelopment of the building would provide a 'critical service to rough sleepers by providing a safe environment to sleep , eat and wash ' .
`` Providing facilities inside a building will therefore protect homeless people ’ s health and wellbeing from the risks and dangers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Chiefs add it would also prevent the training centre , which has been empty since April 2017 , from becoming derelict .
The target date for a decision on the proposals is February 17 .
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Plans for a new homeless shelter in Ashton-under-Lyne which will house up to 35 rough sleepers have gone before the town hall.
Tameside council is applying for planning permission to turn the former St Ann’s Church training centre on Newman Street into a facility for homeless men and women in the borough.
It will replace the 'A Bed Every Night' provision at the former Ryecroft Library in Audenshaw, which had been problematic with neighbouring residents raising concerns over drugs and anti-social behaviour.
People said the building – which sat next to a popular children’s play park – was not the right location for a shelter, and complained of finding needles in flowerbeds around the park on Manchester Road.
Town hall chiefs said they had 'outgrown' that venue which was 'always intended' to be temporary, and in November they officially agreed to relocate it to the Ashton site.
The new hub would offer a wide range of support services, including healthcare, job and benefits advice, and housing options, and would be staffed day and night
The design and access report, on behalf of Tameside council states that there up to 60 rough sleepers at any one time within the local area.
Although only sleeping 35, the new facility would provide beds for some of these people who 'generally form the most vulnerable members of society being at risk of serious health problems due to freezing winter temperatures'.
The housing at St Ann's would be temporary, with support being provided before placing rough sleepers in more permanent move-on accommodation.
The report adds: "Some members of the community often perceive crime and anti-social behaviour with rough sleeping and whilst this may not be true, this perception could be removed with the proposed development removing rough sleepers off the streets, increasing both their own safety and the perceived safety of the community."
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The proposed plans would see classrooms and offices on the first floor turned into sleeping areas, and washing and cooking facilities put in place.
There would be two ten-bed dorms, with further six-bed and four-bed dorms, and rooms with one or two beds.
Toilet blocks and showers would be installed, and there would be a domestic kitchen and eating area.
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The ground floor of the building, which will be subject to a separate application will become a community ‘hub’, including a cafeteria which will be open to locals to attend or carry out voluntary work.
The report states that the redevelopment of the building would provide a 'critical service to rough sleepers by providing a safe environment to sleep, eat and wash'.
"Providing facilities inside a building will therefore protect homeless people’s health and wellbeing from the risks and dangers of rough sleeping," it adds.
Chiefs add it would also prevent the training centre, which has been empty since April 2017, from becoming derelict.
The target date for a decision on the proposals is February 17.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--More than 1,000 new homes in Salford could be approved this week - but only one would be affordable

More than 1,000 new homes could be signed off in Salford this Thursday - including plans for what would become the tallest tower in the city .
But only one affordable home is included in all of those schemes .
Three huge developments are set to be approved by Salford city council ’ s planning committee on Thursday - among them , One Heritage Tower in Greengate .
The 55-storey skyscraper - with an adjoining 14-storey block - would be the highest tower in Salford , if it ’ s given the green light this week .
Some 545 apartments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would sit in a historic corner of Salford that has seen significant development in recent years .
But no affordable housing is included in the proposals .
The developers also say that for ‘ reasons of scheme viability ’ they can not ‘ support the maximum contribution being requested by the city council ’ - financial payments made by developers to town halls for local community projects ( which can include money for affordable housing elsewhere in the city ) .
However they have agreed to pay £2.4m towards ‘ public realm ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new ‘ pedestrian-focused ’ space called Market Cross , designed to mark the ‘ birthplace of Salford ’ .
Council papers say there should be a ‘ clawback ’ mechanism included in the agreement , whereby a developer has to contribute more cash to local projects if their scheme makes more money than anticipated .
Also on Thursday ’ s planning agenda is a proposal for 457 upmarket student digs in Salford Quays .
Rather than conjuring up images of grotty student flats , the plans for the fancier homes include a communal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a ‘ sky lounge ’ .
Developers say the 15-storey building will provide a ‘ campus style ’ space with a ‘ playful ’ design and a mix of rooms - including premium apartments and suites .
If it goes ahead , it will mark the second stage in a wider student accommodation development by the company .
They ’ re also building 400 more student apartments in two interlinked blocks a stone ’ s throw away .
This - phase one of the development - also has a coffee shop , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of which would be available to residents in both buildings .
One thing not included in the scheme is affordable housing - documents going before the town hall committee say that affordable housing is not required within student accommodation .
Council officers are recommending that the scheme is approved , providing the developer Bricks Capital pay towards a series of local projects , including : - Pedestrian and cycle improvements at Anchorage Quay/Trafford Road and/or Broadway roundabout and arrival gateway - The maintenance of soft landscaping on the existing adopted highway for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the agenda in Thursday ’ s meeting are plans for nearly 400 apartments across a series of blocks in Ordsall - where only one would be classed as affordable .
The developer , FairHousing , has agreed to stump up £673,884 towards to provision of a new bus service between Salford Quays and Manchester city centre , some £60,000 towards ‘ open space , ’ £17,000 towards education facilities and £3,000 towards the delivery of a parking permit scheme .
The affordability of housing in Salford has been a hot topic in recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone through the roof - particularly around the Quays and in the Greengate district bordering Manchester .
Also up for discussion on Thursday is the council ’ s ‘ refreshed ’ planning obligations , within which three recently-approved schemes have been identified as potentially having to make increased contributions towards affordable homes .
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More than 1,000 new homes could be signed off in Salford this Thursday - including plans for what would become the tallest tower in the city.
But only one affordable home is included in all of those schemes.
Three huge developments are set to be approved by Salford city council ’s planning committee on Thursday - among them, One Heritage Tower in Greengate.
The 55-storey skyscraper - with an adjoining 14-storey block - would be the highest tower in Salford, if it’s given the green light this week.
Some 545 apartments are included in the project, which would sit in a historic corner of Salford that has seen significant development in recent years.
But no affordable housing is included in the proposals.
The developers also say that for ‘reasons of scheme viability’ they cannot ‘support the maximum contribution being requested by the city council’ - financial payments made by developers to town halls for local community projects (which can include money for affordable housing elsewhere in the city).
However they have agreed to pay £2.4m towards ‘public realm’ within the Greengate district - specifically a new ‘pedestrian-focused’ space called Market Cross, designed to mark the ‘birthplace of Salford’.
Council papers say there should be a ‘clawback’ mechanism included in the agreement, whereby a developer has to contribute more cash to local projects if their scheme makes more money than anticipated.
Also on Thursday’s planning agenda is a proposal for 457 upmarket student digs in Salford Quays.
Rather than conjuring up images of grotty student flats, the plans for the fancier homes include a communal slide, a ‘festival zone’ and a ‘sky lounge’.
(Image: Bricks Development)
Developers say the 15-storey building will provide a ‘campus style’ space with a ‘playful’ design and a mix of rooms - including premium apartments and suites.
If it goes ahead, it will mark the second stage in a wider student accommodation development by the company.
They’re also building 400 more student apartments in two interlinked blocks a stone’s throw away. This - phase one of the development - also has a coffee shop, ‘picture house’ and gym, all of which would be available to residents in both buildings.
One thing not included in the scheme is affordable housing - documents going before the town hall committee say that affordable housing is not required within student accommodation.
Council officers are recommending that the scheme is approved, providing the developer Bricks Capital pay towards a series of local projects, including:
- Facilities at Ordsall Park and/or Ordsall Hall
- Pedestrian and cycle improvements at Anchorage Quay/Trafford Road and/or Broadway roundabout and arrival gateway
- The maintenance of soft landscaping on the existing adopted highway for a period of 30 years
Also on the agenda in Thursday’s meeting are plans for nearly 400 apartments across a series of blocks in Ordsall - where only one would be classed as affordable.
The developer, FairHousing, has agreed to stump up £673,884 towards to provision of a new bus service between Salford Quays and Manchester city centre, some £60,000 towards ‘open space,’ £17,000 towards education facilities and £3,000 towards the delivery of a parking permit scheme.
(Image: FairHousing)
The affordability of housing in Salford has been a hot topic in recent years as development in the city has gone through the roof - particularly around the Quays and in the Greengate district bordering Manchester.
Also up for discussion on Thursday is the council’s ‘refreshed’ planning obligations, within which three recently-approved schemes have been identified as potentially having to make increased contributions towards affordable homes.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Tragedy of 'lovely' teenager with dreams of studying at Oxford who died in 'railway accident'

A 'lovely ' teenager who dreamed of studying at Oxford University died following a railway accident in Oldham , an inquest heard .
Eve Cockburn was just 16-years-old when she was killed at Greenfield Station near Saddleworth in September 2018 .
The student had suffered from severe mental health issues after she was diagnosed with anxiety and depression , aged 14 .
An inquest into her death heard Miss Cockburn had previously been sectioned under the mental health act .
She had also been admitted to various mental health units across the north West after threatening to end her life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days leading up to her tragic death , she had been living at her home in Saddleworth with her parents and twin sister .
The start of a five-day inquest in Heywood heard how her family had desperately tried to keep her safe .
But on the afternoon of September 4 , 2018 , she was tragically killed in what was described to the hearing as a 'railway accident . '
Pathologist , Dr Sami Titi concluded the teenager had died as a result of multiple injuries , following a 'railway accident .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her daughter as a 'lovely ' child who had a happy and healthy childhood .
`` Eve was a very active child and enjoyed climbing and other outdoor activities , '' Ms Cockburn told the court .
`` She excelled at school and was particularly good at creative writing .
`` Eve was aiming to go to Oxford and wanted to become a writer - she always said she had wanted to be an author . ''
Ms Cockburn said she and Eve 's dad , David Cockburn , began to notice a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was 14 .
`` We first noticed things were wrong during a family trip to France , '' Ms Cockburn said .
`` Eve did n't want to go out and started fighting with her twin sister , with whom she was very close to .
Miss Cockburn was seen by her GP who diagnosed her with anxiety and depression , and recommended she attend counselling .
By December 2017 , Ms Cockburn said her daughter 's mental health began to deterioriate .
The court heard the student was 'terrified ' about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diagnosed with autism .
`` She was petrified of leaving school , '' Ms Cockburn said .
`` It was just really apparent as soon as she started talking about sixth form it was obvious she was scared . ''
Miss Cockburn was prescribed anti-depressant , Sirtraline , but stopped taking the tablets after complaining they made her feel 'funny . '
On December 12 an ambulance had to be called after Eve suffered a 'disturbing ' episode at home , the court heard .
Ms Cockburn said her daughter became agitated , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wall , screaming .
She spent the night at Oldham Royal Hospital and was discharged the following morning .
The situation became more serious in February 2018 , when the teenager disclosed to a therapist she had made plans to end her life .
Miss Cockburn was admitted to the Hope Unit at Fairfield Hospital - an acute mental health ward for young people aged 13 to 18 .
Her father , David Cockburn said he did not believe this unit was appropriate for someone with Eve 's diagnosis .
The inquest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , noisy and had a quick turnover of patients .
`` There were a lot of things that just were not suitable for someone with anxiety , '' Mr Cockburn told the court .
`` I just can ’ t see how anyone would think someone with social anxiety could go into that unit and feel any better . ''
Miss Cockburn stayed at the unit for three weeks from February 21 , to March 13 , 2018 , She was admitted again in April 2018 after telling a friend at school that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life that weekend .
The court heard this time , Miss Cockburn was detained under section two of the mental health act .
She was due to stay at the Hope Unit , but due to lack of staff she was temporarily moved to the Fairhaven Unit in Warrington .
`` Eve seemed a little bit better at first and agreed to take Citalopram , '' Ms Cockburn said .
`` She felt at that point she was never going to get out .
She thought that was the only way she could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolated than I had ever seen before and would stop all verbal communication . ''
The court heard Miss Cockburn made an appeal to be discharged after she was moved back to the Hope Unit .
This was blocked after doctors noticed bruising on her neck , thought to be caused by a ligature .
Consultant Psychiatrist , Dr Asfam said Miss Cockburn 's second admission was 'quite different ' from the first .
`` She was very subdued and she showed quite a different presentation from her last admission , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my concern that if things did n't change that we would end up in a cycle of admissions getting worse . ''
Miss Cockburn was discharged in May but later that month an ambulance was called after she sent an email to Childline , detailing plans to end her life .
She told paramedics the email was 'old ' but later told her mum she lied as she did n't want to go back to the Hope Unit .
The court heard she had made threats to end her life if she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a holiday to Scarborough in July , Eve was reported missing after she failed to return back from a trip to the beach .
She was found by police around 12 hours later suffering from hypothermia , and was admitted to hospital in Scarborough .
Miss Cockburn remained there for a week before being discharged home .
`` We had no idea if she had tried to end her life of if she had been kidnapped , '' Ms Cockburn told the inquest .
`` She said she had smashed up her phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Ms Cockburn added : `` My thinking was that Eve might need to be detained again .
We thought it had gone up another level and this was really serious .
`` She did n't seem to care if there was any detriment to her health - she had given up on everything . ''
In the few days leading up to her death , her family told the inquest that Eve 's condition had begun to improve .
`` Eve was very polite and affectionate , '' Ms Cockburn said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a long time .
She was n't the Eve she was before but a much better version . ''
The inquest is expected to hear from a number of health professionals who were responsible for Miss Cockburn 's ' treatment .
Her family have raised concerns about the suitability of the Hope Unit - and whether this impacted on her death .

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A 'lovely' teenager who dreamed of studying at Oxford University died following a railway accident in Oldham, an inquest heard.
Eve Cockburn was just 16-years-old when she was killed at Greenfield Station near Saddleworth in September 2018.
The student had suffered from severe mental health issues after she was diagnosed with anxiety and depression, aged 14.
An inquest into her death heard Miss Cockburn had previously been sectioned under the mental health act.
She had also been admitted to various mental health units across the north West after threatening to end her life a number of times.
In the days leading up to her tragic death, she had been living at her home in Saddleworth with her parents and twin sister.
The start of a five-day inquest in Heywood heard how her family had desperately tried to keep her safe.
But on the afternoon of September 4, 2018, she was tragically killed in what was described to the hearing as a 'railway accident.'
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Pathologist, Dr Sami Titi concluded the teenager had died as a result of multiple injuries, following a 'railway accident.'
Her mother, Rachel Cockburn described her daughter as a 'lovely' child who had a happy and healthy childhood.
"Eve was a very active child and enjoyed climbing and other outdoor activities," Ms Cockburn told the court.
"She excelled at school and was particularly good at creative writing.
"Eve was aiming to go to Oxford and wanted to become a writer - she always said she had wanted to be an author."
Ms Cockburn said she and Eve's dad, David Cockburn, began to notice a change in their daughter's behaviour when she was 14.
"We first noticed things were wrong during a family trip to France," Ms Cockburn said.
"Eve didn't want to go out and started fighting with her twin sister, with whom she was very close to.
"She was finding small spaces unbearable."
Miss Cockburn was seen by her GP who diagnosed her with anxiety and depression, and recommended she attend counselling.
By December 2017, Ms Cockburn said her daughter's mental health began to deterioriate.
The court heard the student was 'terrified' about leaving school, and had recently been diagnosed with autism.
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"She was petrified of leaving school," Ms Cockburn said.
"It was just really apparent as soon as she started talking about sixth form it was obvious she was scared."
Miss Cockburn was prescribed anti-depressant, Sirtraline, but stopped taking the tablets after complaining they made her feel 'funny.'
On December 12 an ambulance had to be called after Eve suffered a 'disturbing' episode at home, the court heard.
Ms Cockburn said her daughter became agitated, resulting in her banging her head against a wall, screaming.
She spent the night at Oldham Royal Hospital and was discharged the following morning.
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The situation became more serious in February 2018, when the teenager disclosed to a therapist she had made plans to end her life.
Miss Cockburn was admitted to the Hope Unit at Fairfield Hospital - an acute mental health ward for young people aged 13 to 18.
Her father, David Cockburn said he did not believe this unit was appropriate for someone with Eve's diagnosis.
The inquest heard the unit could sometimes be busy, noisy and had a quick turnover of patients.
"There were a lot of things that just were not suitable for someone with anxiety," Mr Cockburn told the court.
"I just can’t see how anyone would think someone with social anxiety could go into that unit and feel any better."
Miss Cockburn stayed at the unit for three weeks from February 21, to March 13, 2018,
She was admitted again in April 2018 after telling a friend at school that she had made plans to end her life that weekend.
The court heard this time, Miss Cockburn was detained under section two of the mental health act.
She was due to stay at the Hope Unit, but due to lack of staff she was temporarily moved to the Fairhaven Unit in Warrington.
"Eve seemed a little bit better at first and agreed to take Citalopram," Ms Cockburn said.
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"She felt at that point she was never going to get out. She thought that was the only way she could get out.
"She became more isolated than I had ever seen before and would stop all verbal communication."
The court heard Miss Cockburn made an appeal to be discharged after she was moved back to the Hope Unit.
This was blocked after doctors noticed bruising on her neck, thought to be caused by a ligature.
Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Asfam said Miss Cockburn's second admission was 'quite different' from the first.
"She was very subdued and she showed quite a different presentation from her last admission," he told the court.
"I expressed my concern that if things didn't change that we would end up in a cycle of admissions getting worse."
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Miss Cockburn was discharged in May but later that month an ambulance was called after she sent an email to Childline, detailing plans to end her life.
She told paramedics the email was 'old' but later told her mum she lied as she didn't want to go back to the Hope Unit.
The court heard she had made threats to end her life if she was sent back to the unit.
During a holiday to Scarborough in July, Eve was reported missing after she failed to return back from a trip to the beach.
She was found by police around 12 hours later suffering from hypothermia, and was admitted to hospital in Scarborough.
Miss Cockburn remained there for a week before being discharged home.
"We had no idea if she had tried to end her life of if she had been kidnapped," Ms Cockburn told the inquest.
"She said she had smashed up her phone so she couldn't be found."
Ms Cockburn added: "My thinking was that Eve might need to be detained again. We thought it had gone up another level and this was really serious.
"She didn't seem to care if there was any detriment to her health - she had given up on everything."
In the few days leading up to her death, her family told the inquest that Eve's condition had begun to improve.
"Eve was very polite and affectionate," Ms Cockburn said.
"She had not been like that for a long time. She wasn't the Eve she was before but a much better version."
The inquest is expected to hear from a number of health professionals who were responsible for Miss Cockburn's' treatment.
Her family have raised concerns about the suitability of the Hope Unit - and whether this impacted on her death.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Chelsea boss Frank Lampard defends Man United manager Solskjaer after Marcus Rashford injury blow

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has rubbished suggestions that Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford was overplayed in recent weeks and defended Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
United 's top scorer aggravated his back issue during the FA Cup win against Wolves last week .
Rashford managed just 15 minutes after entering the game as a substitute and missed the defeat to Liverpool at the weekend .
Solskjaer confirmed the England international could miss up to two months of action after suffering a stress fracture in his back .
`` Normally six weeks to heal , but I 'm not a doctor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a [ back ] stress fracture .
It happened against Wolves .
It 's not happened before , it happened there and then .
He 'll be out for a while . ''
Solskjaer has been criticised by some for his handling of the situation with a key player now sidelined for a crucial section of the season .
Lampard believes that the United boss should n't be blamed for Rashford 's troubles .
`` You can ’ t criticise a manager for making a decision like that , '' the former England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been in incredible form this season , scored nearly 20 goals , 19 goals , a huge factor in their team and hindsight is the most beautiful thing .
`` If you ’ ve got a player there that wants to play and has issues – I have that , every week there ’ s probably somebody in your team that ’ s like that – you have to make decisions .
`` And I ’ ve heard managers get slated when they turn away from the FA Cup and play a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear managers getting slated for bringing on what could be one of their most important and best players to try and win a game in the FA Cup .
You can ’ t have it all ways . ''
United will be without Rashford for the fixture against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on February 17 .

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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has rubbished suggestions that Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford was overplayed in recent weeks and defended Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
United's top scorer aggravated his back issue during the FA Cup win against Wolves last week. Rashford managed just 15 minutes after entering the game as a substitute and missed the defeat to Liverpool at the weekend.
Solskjaer confirmed the England international could miss up to two months of action after suffering a stress fracture in his back.
"Normally six weeks to heal, but I'm not a doctor," said Solskjaer.
"It's a [back] stress fracture. It happened against Wolves. It's not happened before, it happened there and then. He'll be out for a while."
Solskjaer has been criticised by some for his handling of the situation with a key player now sidelined for a crucial section of the season.
Lampard believes that the United boss shouldn't be blamed for Rashford's troubles.
"You can’t criticise a manager for making a decision like that," the former England midfielder said.
"Marcus Rashford has been in incredible form this season, scored nearly 20 goals, 19 goals, a huge factor in their team and hindsight is the most beautiful thing.
"If you’ve got a player there that wants to play and has issues – I have that, every week there’s probably somebody in your team that’s like that – you have to make decisions.
"And I’ve heard managers get slated when they turn away from the FA Cup and play a second string team.
"And now I hear managers getting slated for bringing on what could be one of their most important and best players to try and win a game in the FA Cup. You can’t have it all ways."
United will be without Rashford for the fixture against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on February 17.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Man arrested on suspicion of rape of a teenage girl released

A man has been released without charge after he was arrested on suspicion of the rape of a teenage girl in Rochdale .
The 57-year-old will face 'no further action ' , GMP said .
Police are continuing to investigate the attack , which happened in the village of Wardle .
They are pursuing 'significant lines of enquiry ' , a police spokesman said .
The victim , aged 16 , was walking through a ginnel off Birch Road when she was pushed to the ground and attacked .
Officers said the incident happened on Wednesday , January 15 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers .
Superintendent Richard Hunt , of GMP ’ s Rochdale district , said : “ Our thoughts are with the young girl and her family during this difficult time .
`` She will continue to be supported by specialist officers throughout this ordeal and I would like to praise her for her bravery during the investigation .
“ I would also like to inform the community that we are doing all we can to reassure residents in Wardle and investigate the incident .
Therefore you will see extra patrols across the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you have any questions or concerns please speak with our officers in the area.
” Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4646 , quoting incident number 2066 of 15/01/2020 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A man has been released without charge after he was arrested on suspicion of the rape of a teenage girl in Rochdale.
The 57-year-old will face 'no further action', GMP said.
Police are continuing to investigate the attack, which happened in the village of Wardle.
They are pursuing 'significant lines of enquiry', a police spokesman said.
The victim, aged 16, was walking through a ginnel off Birch Road when she was pushed to the ground and attacked.
Officers said the incident happened on Wednesday, January 15.
The teenager is being supported by specially-trained officers.
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Superintendent Richard Hunt, of GMP’s Rochdale district, said: “Our thoughts are with the young girl and her family during this difficult time.
"She will continue to be supported by specialist officers throughout this ordeal and I would like to praise her for her bravery during the investigation.
“I would also like to inform the community that we are doing all we can to reassure residents in Wardle and investigate the incident. Therefore you will see extra patrols across the area over the next few days.
“If you have any questions or concerns please speak with our officers in the area.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4646, quoting incident number 2066 of 15/01/2020. Reports can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--When is Mother's Day 2020? Why do we celebrate it and everything you need to know

The date changes every year and if you miss it you 'll have to deal with a mother 's scorn for a good few months so it 's not a wise idea .
As ever , it 's in March but the date can change depending on which Sunday it falls on .
This year it falls a little earlier than last .
The origins of Mother ’ s Day date back as early as the ancient Greek times .
The ancient Greeks dedicated an annual spring festival to maternal goddesses and ancient Romans also celebrated a spring festival called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called Cybele .
In the UK Mother 's Day is always the fourth Sunday of Lent , the 24-hours marks the maternal bond that exists between a mum and child - as well as other maternal figures such as grandmothers , mothers-in-law and stepmums .
Mothering Sunday is a Christian celebration , which we Brits celebrate exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday , which is also late this year .
It has now evolved into a day of appreciation for all the maternal women in our lives .
Traditionally gifts such as flowers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all that mums do but you can be more imaginative than that .
What are the origins of Mother 's Day ?
Mothering Sunday is a Christian celebration that has now become a worldwide event where we show mums how much we appreciate them .
More than 30 % of Brits say their mum is the most inspirational person in their life .
Mother 's Day is traditionally a celebration to observe and celebrate mums , grandmothers and step-mums with flowers , breakfast in bed , gifts and cards .
As previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its origins back in the ancient Greek times but we celebrate it today in a way which the Americans started in the early 20th Century .
More recent origins of Mothering Sunday date back to the 1600s in England when it was held on the fourth Sunday of Lent .
It was originally a day for Christians to visit their 'mother church ' .

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The date changes every year and if you miss it you'll have to deal with a mother's scorn for a good few months so it's not a wise idea.
As ever, it's in March but the date can change depending on which Sunday it falls on. This year it falls a little earlier than last.
The origins of Mother’s Day date back as early as the ancient Greek times. The ancient Greeks dedicated an annual spring festival to maternal goddesses and ancient Romans also celebrated a spring festival called Hilaria which was for a mother goddess called Cybele.
In the UK Mother's Day is always the fourth Sunday of Lent, the 24-hours marks the maternal bond that exists between a mum and child - as well as other maternal figures such as grandmothers, mothers-in-law and stepmums.
When is Mother's Day 2020?
Mother's Day falls on Sunday, March 22.
Mothering Sunday is a Christian celebration, which we Brits celebrate exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday, which is also late this year.
It has now evolved into a day of appreciation for all the maternal women in our lives.
Traditionally gifts such as flowers and chocolates are given as special thanks for all that mums do but you can be more imaginative than that.
What are the origins of Mother's Day?
Mothering Sunday is a Christian celebration that has now become a worldwide event where we show mums how much we appreciate them.
More than 30% of Brits say their mum is the most inspirational person in their life. Mother's Day is traditionally a celebration to observe and celebrate mums, grandmothers and step-mums with flowers, breakfast in bed, gifts and cards.
As previously mentioned, Mother's Day can find its origins back in the ancient Greek times but we celebrate it today in a way which the Americans started in the early 20th Century.
More recent origins of Mothering Sunday date back to the 1600s in England when it was held on the fourth Sunday of Lent. It was originally a day for Christians to visit their 'mother church'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--Spokesman for tool company blasted for poking fun at gay men says critics are 'snowflakes'

A spokesman for a tool company blasted for poking fun at gay men on Facebook has defended a controversial post - insisting it was a 'joke ' and that critics are 'snowflakes ' .
Toolfolks.com posted that a customer had left a tool bag behind at its Stamford Street store in Ashton-under-Lyne .
The post included images of gay porn magazines , a 'Gay Builders do it better ' handbook and the character Daffyd from BBC comedy Little Britain .
It asked Facebook users to tag their friends .
A link was messaged to customers after it was posted on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more of today 's top stories here The post read : `` One of our customers left his tool bag in the shop this week .
We ca n't work out who it was .
`` Took some images of what was in the side compartment .
`` If you know who 's bag this is please let him know it ' ready for collection .
`` You can tag him in this post . ''
The joke spectacularly backfired , with hundreds of people on social media complaining .
Some customers said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their logo had been used .
A spokesman for Toolfolks.com defended the company , saying it was intended as a joke .
Harry Wright , who bought tools from the company when he worked on a TV programme , said : `` I got this text message through , personalised to me , about the lost property .
`` I clicked the link .
It took me to the Facebook post with images of gay porn basically taking the p***s out of gay people .
`` I felt attacked , if it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , but I was directly texted this link . ''
Harry Jones , a PR executive , criticised the firm for 'poking fun ' at gay people for a 'few likes on Facebook ' .
A spokesman for Toolfolks.com described critics as 'snowflakes ' when contacted by the Manchester Evening News .
`` It was just a joke , '' he added .
The company later responded on Facebook : `` The joke was about finding something embarrassing in a tool bag .
If I used a sex aid would the joke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been contacted by the M.E.N .
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A spokesman for a tool company blasted for poking fun at gay men on Facebook has defended a controversial post - insisting it was a 'joke' and that critics are 'snowflakes'.
Toolfolks.com posted that a customer had left a tool bag behind at its Stamford Street store in Ashton-under-Lyne.
The post included images of gay porn magazines, a 'Gay Builders do it better' handbook and the character Daffyd from BBC comedy Little Britain.
It asked Facebook users to tag their friends.
A link was messaged to customers after it was posted on Sunday (January 19).
The post read: "One of our customers left his tool bag in the shop this week. We can't work out who it was.
"Took some images of what was in the side compartment.
"If you know who's bag this is please let him know it' ready for collection.
"You can tag him in this post."
The joke spectacularly backfired, with hundreds of people on social media complaining.
Some customers said they had alerted tools firm DeWalt as their logo had been used.
A spokesman for Toolfolks.com defended the company, saying it was intended as a joke.
Harry Wright, who bought tools from the company when he worked on a TV programme, said: "I got this text message through, personalised to me, about the lost property.
"I clicked the link. It took me to the Facebook post with images of gay porn basically taking the p***s out of gay people.
"I felt attacked, if it was just on Facebook I could have ignored it, but I was directly texted this link."
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Harry Jones, a PR executive, criticised the firm for 'poking fun' at gay people for a 'few likes on Facebook'.
A spokesman for Toolfolks.com described critics as 'snowflakes' when contacted by the Manchester Evening News.
"It was just a joke," he added.
The company later responded on Facebook: "The joke was about finding something embarrassing in a tool bag. If I used a sex aid would the joke be any different?"
A spokeswoman for DeWalt said: "We have become aware that an inappropriate post including the DEWALT brand was shared on a customer’s social channels.
"That post was not authorized by our company and has been removed.
"Our company is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, customers, end-users and all stakeholders. We apologize to everyone who was offended by the post."
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