themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-17--Teen raped and murdered aspiring footballer Megan Newton, 18, after she had 'kindly offered him a pl

Teen raped and murdered aspiring footballer Megan Newton, 18, after she had 'kindly offered him a place to stay' as he was worried about getting home

A teenager who raped and murdered an aspiring young footballer has been jailed for a minimum of 21 years .
Megan Newton , 18 , was found stabbed to death at her home in Stoke-on-Trent on April 20 last year .
On Monday , Joseph Trevor , a 19-year-old student , admitted to killing Megan and pleaded guilty to two additional charges of rape .
He was also placed on the sex offenders ' register indefinitely .
Stafford Crown Court heard that Trevor killed his former school friend after she 'd offered him a place to stay following a night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair had bumped into each other in a nightclub before taking a taxi back together to her address .
At some point during the night , Trevor raped Megan and applied pressure to her neck , where he then stabbed her in the back nine times .
Megan 's body was discovered later that day by a neighbour who found her keys covered in blood nearby , the court heard .
Sentencing , Judge Michael Chambers QC , said : `` This remains a brutal and sustained attack committed in a most callous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Megan Newton had her whole life before her .
She had all the hopes and dreams of an 18-year-old . ''
Senior Investigating Officer , Detective Inspector Cheryl Hannan , said Megan had 'kindly offered him a place to stay overnight ' because he had taken drugs , had been stopped by police and 'was worried about returning home . '
She added : `` In return he attacked and killed her and left her lying in her own bed while he let himself out and told no-one what he had done .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ teenager who through hard work and dedication had achieved so much with opportunities to achieve so much more .
`` Trevor ’ s actions have taken this away from Megan and the chance for her family to see her continue to thrive as a woman who they were rightly so proud of.
” Megan ’ s family said : `` The loss of Meg is unbearable .
We ’ re heartbroken and will always remain so .
That will never leave us .
`` Meg ’ s life enriched the lives of so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll never be forgotten and she ’ ll be loved forever .
“ Our beautiful Megan didn ’ t deserve any of this .
But she does deserve to now rest in peace.
” Trevor was sentenced to 21 years and 65 days .
He was also sentenced to eight years for two counts of rape to run concurrently .

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A teenager who raped and murdered an aspiring young footballer has been jailed for a minimum of 21 years.
Megan Newton, 18, was found stabbed to death at her home in Stoke-on-Trent on April 20 last year.
On Monday, Joseph Trevor, a 19-year-old student, admitted to killing Megan and pleaded guilty to two additional charges of rape.
He was also placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely.
Stafford Crown Court heard that Trevor killed his former school friend after she'd offered him a place to stay following a night out in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
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The pair had bumped into each other in a nightclub before taking a taxi back together to her address.
At some point during the night, Trevor raped Megan and applied pressure to her neck, where he then stabbed her in the back nine times.
Megan's body was discovered later that day by a neighbour who found her keys covered in blood nearby, the court heard.
Sentencing, Judge Michael Chambers QC, said: "This remains a brutal and sustained attack committed in a most callous way in her own home.
"Megan Newton had her whole life before her. She had all the hopes and dreams of an 18-year-old."
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Cheryl Hannan, said Megan had 'kindly offered him a place to stay overnight' because he had taken drugs, had been stopped by police and 'was worried about returning home.'
She added: "In return he attacked and killed her and left her lying in her own bed while he let himself out and told no-one what he had done.
"Megan was a young and gifted teenager who through hard work and dedication had achieved so much with opportunities to achieve so much more.
"Trevor’s actions have taken this away from Megan and the chance for her family to see her continue to thrive as a woman who they were rightly so proud of.”
Megan’s family said: "The loss of Meg is unbearable. We’re heartbroken and will always remain so. That will never leave us.
"Meg’s life enriched the lives of so many and because of that, she’ll never be forgotten and she’ll be loved forever.
“Our beautiful Megan didn’t deserve any of this. But she does deserve to now rest in peace.”
Trevor was sentenced to 21 years and 65 days. He was also sentenced to eight years for two counts of rape to run concurrently.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-17--Paul Pogba agent Mino Raiola slams Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Mino Raiola has lambasted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for saying Paul Pogba belongs to Manchester United and warned the Norwegian about private comments he made to Pogba in the summer .
Solskjaer was asked at his Friday press conference whether he had tired of Raiola 's comments about Pogba 's future after the Italian said last week the midfielder would be 'open ' to rejoining Juventus .
Solskjaer said : `` I 've not spoken to Mino , that 's for sure , [ and ] no , I have n't sat down and told Paul to tell his agent what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player and not Mino 's . ''
The quotes were published at 22.30 on Sunday evening and Raiola angrily responded to Solskjaer 's remarks on Monday evening with an Instagram post that read : `` Paul is not mine and for sure not Solskjaer ’ s property , Paul is Paul Pogba ’ s .
You can not own a human being already for a long time in the UK or anywhere else .
I HOPE Solskjaer DO NOT WANT TO SUGGEST THAT PAUL IS HIS PRISONER .
`` BUT BEFORE Solskjaer makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inform himself better about the content of what has been said .
I am a free citizen who can think and express my thoughts .
Until now I was maybe to nice to him .
Solskjaer should just remember things that he said in the summer to Paul .
`` I think Solskjaer may be frustrated for different reasons and is now mixing up some issues .
I think that Solskjaer has other things to worry about .
AT LEAST IF I WAS HIM I WOULD . ''
In December , Raiola claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Ole because Ole treated him so good when Ole was an older player and Paul was a younger player , and the respect and the love that he received from Ole means he can not get angry at Ole ' .
Last season , Raiola rounded on United legend Paul Scholes after he bemoaned the Frenchman 's performance in the shambolic 3-2 defeat at Brighton .
Raiola tweeted Scholes needed 'to talk for fear of being forgotten ' and 'wouldn ’ t recognise a leader if he was in front of Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ridiculed United 's failure to appoint a director of football and his latest damning remarks could cause a further strain between the club and Pogba .
The MEN revealed last month Pogba has told teammates at United he still wants to leave and dressing room sources say the Frenchman 's 'head is not currently at the club ' .
The majority of players believe it is in United 's best interests Pogba moves on , though he remains a very popular figure at the club .
Although Raiola has expressed an antagonistic attitude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in print and on social media , the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is understood to like the Italian .
Senior United figures regard Raiola 's outbursts as 'part of a game ' .
Pogba outlined his desire for a 'new challenge ' in June and Raiola claimed he was 'in the process ' of engineering a transfer that never materialised .
In December , Raiola said he was 'sorry ' he could not move Pogba to Madrid and claimed he 'would n't bring anyone else ' to United .

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Mino Raiola has lambasted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for saying Paul Pogba belongs to Manchester United and warned the Norwegian about private comments he made to Pogba in the summer.
Solskjaer was asked at his Friday press conference whether he had tired of Raiola's comments about Pogba's future after the Italian said last week the midfielder would be 'open' to rejoining Juventus. Solskjaer said: "I've not spoken to Mino, that's for sure, [and] no, I haven't sat down and told Paul to tell his agent what to say. But Paul is our player and not Mino's."
The quotes were published at 22.30 on Sunday evening and Raiola angrily responded to Solskjaer's remarks on Monday evening with an Instagram post that read: "Paul is not mine and for sure not Solskjaer’s property, Paul is Paul Pogba’s. You cannot own a human being already for a long time in the UK or anywhere else. I HOPE Solskjaer DO NOT WANT TO SUGGEST THAT PAUL IS HIS PRISONER.
"BUT BEFORE Solskjaer makes comments about things I say he should inform himself better about the content of what has been said. I am a free citizen who can think and express my thoughts. Until now I was maybe to nice to him. Solskjaer should just remember things that he said in the summer to Paul.
"I think Solskjaer may be frustrated for different reasons and is now mixing up some issues. I think that Solskjaer has other things to worry about. AT LEAST IF I WAS HIM I WOULD."
In December, Raiola claimed Pogba 'is not able to be angry at Ole because Ole treated him so good when Ole was an older player and Paul was a younger player, and the respect and the love that he received from Ole means he cannot get angry at Ole'.
Last season, Raiola rounded on United legend Paul Scholes after he bemoaned the Frenchman's performance in the shambolic 3-2 defeat at Brighton. Raiola tweeted Scholes needed 'to talk for fear of being forgotten' and 'wouldn’t recognise a leader if he was in front of Sir Winston Churchill'.
Raiola has also ridiculed United's failure to appoint a director of football and his latest damning remarks could cause a further strain between the club and Pogba.
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The MEN revealed last month Pogba has told teammates at United he still wants to leave and dressing room sources say the Frenchman's 'head is not currently at the club'. The majority of players believe it is in United's best interests Pogba moves on, though he remains a very popular figure at the club.
Although Raiola has expressed an antagonistic attitude towards United on a number of occasions in print and on social media, the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is understood to like the Italian. Senior United figures regard Raiola's outbursts as 'part of a game'.
Pogba outlined his desire for a 'new challenge' in June and Raiola claimed he was 'in the process' of engineering a transfer that never materialised. In December, Raiola said he was 'sorry' he could not move Pogba to Madrid and claimed he 'wouldn't bring anyone else' to United.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Manchester United unsung hero has given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a selection dilemma

Jose Mourinho was mocked when he gave Scott McTominay a special accolade as his own Player of the Season two years ago .
However , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might be tempted to repeat the feat and hail his own unsung hero if Manchester United secure Champions League qualification .
`` It was between him ( McTominay ) and Matic , '' Mourinho told bewildered onlookers at the end of season awards in 2018 .
`` Because Matic last March 2017 told me ' I want to play for you and I want to play for Manchester United ' and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on , Nemanja Matic might finally get the recognition he deserves .
The veteran midfielder was surplus to requirements prior to the January transfer window and was open to a move away from the club if one materialised last month .
But , in a sliding doors moment , injuries to McTominay and Paul Pogba gifted Matic a chance to prove his worth and it is one he has taken with both hands - and a cultured left foot .
Matic has never been a glamorous player but is a master of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dirty work of thwarting attacks and keeping things simple in midfield .
Accompanied by both Fred and Bruno Fernandes against Chelsea , Matic was a crucial cog in balancing the current set-up by offering steel in a midfield otherwise made of silk .
Monday night 's win at Stamford Bridge was perhaps his crowning glory .
Jeered by home fans when his name was announced over the PA system ahead of kick-off , Matic responded in style with a dignified and composed performance , demonstrating the composure his former side lacked throughout .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ future United defensive midfielder in wins over Manchester City and Chelsea this calendar year , but at 31 years old he can not be expected to play as often as he has been doing as of late , even if he still has a key role to play this season .
United have the option of triggering a one-year extension in the Serb 's current contract but , after his recent form , it would n't be a surprise for a new short-term contract to be offered on top of that in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the possibility of leaving United arrived last month , Matic stayed professional throughout .
His recent performances have been a bonus to Solskjaer and the leadership qualities he continues to demonstrate are a key asset to a side still in transition .
Some supporters might lose attention when Matic is put up for media duties , but that in itself is a skill .
Even when the problems have occurred at Old Trafford their veteran midfielder has never hid from his critics , his latest displays further evidence that .
United would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so than have done already this season and it is obvious midfield recruitment will still be required once the summer window begins .
However , the real compliment to Matic is that , even when McTominay makes his long-awaited return to fitness , he will no longer be guaranteed the regular starting role he left behind .

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Jose Mourinho was mocked when he gave Scott McTominay a special accolade as his own Player of the Season two years ago. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might be tempted to repeat the feat and hail his own unsung hero if Manchester United secure Champions League qualification.
"It was between him (McTominay) and Matic," Mourinho told bewildered onlookers at the end of season awards in 2018. "Because Matic last March 2017 told me 'I want to play for you and I want to play for Manchester United' and he made it happen."
Two years on, Nemanja Matic might finally get the recognition he deserves.
The veteran midfielder was surplus to requirements prior to the January transfer window and was open to a move away from the club if one materialised last month. But, in a sliding doors moment, injuries to McTominay and Paul Pogba gifted Matic a chance to prove his worth and it is one he has taken with both hands - and a cultured left foot.
Matic has never been a glamorous player but is a master of his craft when it comes to doing the dirty work of thwarting attacks and keeping things simple in midfield. Accompanied by both Fred and Bruno Fernandes against Chelsea, Matic was a crucial cog in balancing the current set-up by offering steel in a midfield otherwise made of silk.
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Monday night's win at Stamford Bridge was perhaps his crowning glory. Jeered by home fans when his name was announced over the PA system ahead of kick-off, Matic responded in style with a dignified and composed performance, demonstrating the composure his former side lacked throughout.
Matic has set the standard for any future United defensive midfielder in wins over Manchester City and Chelsea this calendar year, but at 31 years old he can not be expected to play as often as he has been doing as of late, even if he still has a key role to play this season.
United have the option of triggering a one-year extension in the Serb's current contract but, after his recent form, it wouldn't be a surprise for a new short-term contract to be offered on top of that in order to protect his sell-on value.
Even when the possibility of leaving United arrived last month, Matic stayed professional throughout. His recent performances have been a bonus to Solskjaer and the leadership qualities he continues to demonstrate are a key asset to a side still in transition.
Some supporters might lose attention when Matic is put up for media duties, but that in itself is a skill. Even when the problems have occurred at Old Trafford their veteran midfielder has never hid from his critics, his latest displays further evidence that.
United would be silly to rely on Matic more so than have done already this season and it is obvious midfield recruitment will still be required once the summer window begins.
However, the real compliment to Matic is that, even when McTominay makes his long-awaited return to fitness, he will no longer be guaranteed the regular starting role he left behind.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Man charged with attempted murder and possession of gun following shooting in Stockport

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Stockport .
Officers were called to reports of @ @ @ @ @ Hollyhouse Drive , Woodley , at around 7.15pm on Monday , February 3 .
A @ @ @ @ @ gunshot wounds to his legs .
The victim is recovering from his injuries in hospital @ @ @ @ @ Williams , 23 , of Beresford Crescent , Reddish , has been charged with attempted @ @ @ @ @ firearm .
Read more of today 's stories here He was due to appear at @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday ( February 18 ) .
Last night police renewed their appeal for information @ @ @ @ @ call police on 0161 856 9923 quoting incident 2708 of 03/02/2020 .

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Stockport.
Officers were called to reports of a 'firearms discharge' on Hollyhouse Drive, Woodley, at around 7.15pm on Monday, February 3.
A man in his 40s suffered gunshot wounds to his legs.
The victim is recovering from his injuries in hospital, police said.
Jerome Williams, 23, of Beresford Crescent, Reddish, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm.
He was due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Tuesday (February 18).
Last night police renewed their appeal for information.
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 9923 quoting incident 2708 of 03/02/2020.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Eastenders viewers are all saying the same thing about Linda's foot during dramatic episode

Monday night 's episode of Eastenders marked the start of a huge week for the soap as it airs dramatic scenes to mark its 35th anniversary .
But while Mick and Linda Carter 's boat party turns into an epic disaster , fans of the BBC drama could n't help but notice one particular thing .
The Queen Vic owners were throwing a boat party to celebrate the pub winning an award but with their relationship still being tested by Linda 's alcoholism , it was never going to be plain sailing .
Following an argument , Linda stormed off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kitchen , finding a bottle of booze left on the shelf .
However , she soon founder herself stuck when disaster hit the boat and it began to flood with water .
Linda was completely unconscious and when she did wake , with Mick shouting to find her , she had her foot stuck between a kitchen side and equiptment .
And while they tried desperately to release her ankle , the pair where unable to break free as the water began to rise .
Mick promised his wife : `` Do you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I love you .
If this boat goes down , I 'm going down with it . ''
But viewers have took exception to the scene and believe Linda could easily become free .
`` # EastEnders if she slid her foot sideways she could get it out , '' advised one soap fan .
Another added : `` This is not Titanic ... Linda needs to move her foot is not that badly stuck .
# EastEnders # EastEnders35 . ''
`` Catching up on last nights # eastenders and kinda confused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foot to the side and down , '' commented a third .
A fourth fumed : `` If beautiful Mick dies because Linda ’ s foot WASNT even stuck near the end I might just go psycho . ''
While another commented : `` Right am not being funny but Mick can literally lift up that table and release Linda ’ s foot .
FUMING MATE . ''
It has already been confirmed that the Walford residents are set to be rocked by another death .
Could it be Mick or Linda ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7:30pm .

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Monday night's episode of Eastenders marked the start of a huge week for the soap as it airs dramatic scenes to mark its 35th anniversary.
But while Mick and Linda Carter's boat party turns into an epic disaster, fans of the BBC drama couldn't help but notice one particular thing.
The Queen Vic owners were throwing a boat party to celebrate the pub winning an award but with their relationship still being tested by Linda's alcoholism, it was never going to be plain sailing.
Following an argument, Linda stormed off and went to below deck to the kitchen, finding a bottle of booze left on the shelf.
However, she soon founder herself stuck when disaster hit the boat and it began to flood with water.
(Image: BBC)
Linda was completely unconscious and when she did wake, with Mick shouting to find her, she had her foot stuck between a kitchen side and equiptment.
And while they tried desperately to release her ankle, the pair where unable to break free as the water began to rise.
Mick promised his wife: "Do you think I'd ever leave you? I love you. If this boat goes down, I'm going down with it."
But viewers have took exception to the scene and believe Linda could easily become free.
"#EastEnders if she slid her foot sideways she could get it out," advised one soap fan.
(Image: BBC)
Another added: "This is not Titanic...Linda needs to move her foot is not that badly stuck. #EastEnders #EastEnders35."
"Catching up on last nights #eastenders and kinda confused why Linda didn’t slide her foot to the side and down," commented a third.
A fourth fumed: "If beautiful Mick dies because Linda’s foot WASNT even stuck near the end I might just go psycho."
While another commented: "Right am not being funny but Mick can literally lift up that table and release Linda’s foot. FUMING MATE."
It has already been confirmed that the Walford residents are set to be rocked by another death. Could it be Mick or Linda?
EastEnders continues on BBC One tonight at 7:30pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Man City fans choose six players to sell in summer transfer window

The news of Manchester City 's Champions League ban will complicate what was already set to be a huge summer in the transfer market - but fans still want to see at least six players depart the Etihad .
Before news of UEFA 's two-year ban from European competition broke last Friday , attention was already turning to how much business City would do to rebuild their squad .
The 26-point swing in Liverpool 's favour in the Premier League from last season can not be repeated and Pep Guardiola will know he must strengthen in the summer .
Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UEFA ban , there are all sorts of implications for the club 's incomings and outgoings in the transfer market .
Reports indicate that City 's big name players will stay at the club despite the prospect of no Champions League football but there is still the possibility of first teamers leaving .
Leroy Sane will be pursued by Bayern Munich again , while Angelino has a £25m option to make his RB Leipzig loan move permanent .
Claudio Bravo is out of contract at the end of the season and Scott Carson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This will be David Silva 's final season at the club .
When MEN Sport asked fans to choose which players they want to keep and which players they want to sell ahead of the new season , six players were picked to leave .
The player with the least votes to keep was defender Nicolas Otamendi , with just 18.9 per cent of fans wanting to see him in the squad next season .
Fans may be disappointed , then , to read Otamendi this week reaffirm his intention to see out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : `` I have two years of contract at Manchester City and my head is set here , to fulfil it .
My family , my children are happy .
Then it will be seen . ''
Bravo and Carson were also backed to leave , with just 23.5 per cent and 36.3 per cent of votes to keep respectively .
24 per cent of fans also want Angelino to leave permanently .
Interestingly , Benjamin Mendy and John Stones were the final two players fans voted to sell .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ compared to 49.4 per cent for Stones .
Despite Bayern 's long-term and public pursuit of Sane , 58.5 per cent of fans still want to see the German winger at the Etihad next season .
It 's not too late to have your say on who City should keep or sell in the summer : In terms of the most popular players that fans want to keep , it is no surprise that Phil Foden was backed by the most fans to remain at the Etihad with 93.7 per cent .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people would choose to get rid of the talented youngster , who is set to step up his responsibilities with David Silva 's departure .
Ederson ( 93.4 ) , Aymeric Laporte ( 92.2 ) , Bernardo Silva ( 91.5 ) , Rodri ( 90.9 ) and Kevin de Bruyne ( 90.2 ) were the other players with over 90 per cent of votes to keep .
Full results - percentage of fans wanting to keep each player :

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The news of Manchester City's Champions League ban will complicate what was already set to be a huge summer in the transfer market - but fans still want to see at least six players depart the Etihad.
Before news of UEFA's two-year ban from European competition broke last Friday, attention was already turning to how much business City would do to rebuild their squad. The 26-point swing in Liverpool's favour in the Premier League from last season cannot be repeated and Pep Guardiola will know he must strengthen in the summer.
Now, with City set to appeal their UEFA ban, there are all sorts of implications for the club's incomings and outgoings in the transfer market. Reports indicate that City's big name players will stay at the club despite the prospect of no Champions League football but there is still the possibility of first teamers leaving.
Leroy Sane will be pursued by Bayern Munich again, while Angelino has a £25m option to make his RB Leipzig loan move permanent. Claudio Bravo is out of contract at the end of the season and Scott Carson is expected to return to Derby. This will be David Silva's final season at the club.
When MEN Sport asked fans to choose which players they want to keep and which players they want to sell ahead of the new season, six players were picked to leave.
The player with the least votes to keep was defender Nicolas Otamendi, with just 18.9 per cent of fans wanting to see him in the squad next season.
Fans may be disappointed, then, to read Otamendi this week reaffirm his intention to see out the last two years on his contract.
He said: "I have two years of contract at Manchester City and my head is set here, to fulfil it. My family, my children are happy. Then it will be seen."
Bravo and Carson were also backed to leave, with just 23.5 per cent and 36.3 per cent of votes to keep respectively. 24 per cent of fans also want Angelino to leave permanently.
Interestingly, Benjamin Mendy and John Stones were the final two players fans voted to sell. 46.7 per cent want to keep Mendy compared to 49.4 per cent for Stones.
Despite Bayern's long-term and public pursuit of Sane, 58.5 per cent of fans still want to see the German winger at the Etihad next season.
It's not too late to have your say on who City should keep or sell in the summer:
In terms of the most popular players that fans want to keep, it is no surprise that Phil Foden was backed by the most fans to remain at the Etihad with 93.7 per cent. The only question is why 6.3 per cent of people would choose to get rid of the talented youngster, who is set to step up his responsibilities with David Silva's departure.
Ederson (93.4), Aymeric Laporte (92.2), Bernardo Silva (91.5), Rodri (90.9) and Kevin de Bruyne (90.2) were the other players with over 90 per cent of votes to keep.
Full results - percentage of fans wanting to keep each player:
Foden - 93.7
Ederson - 93.4
Laporte - 92.2
Bernardo - 91.5
Rodri - 90.9
De Bruyne - 90.2
Aguero - 88.2
Garcia - 86.5
Fernandinho - 83.8
Walker - 82.1
Mahrez - 82.1
Jesus - 77.5
Sterling - 76.9
Zinchenko - 75.5
Gundogan - 63.2
Cancelo - 61.8
Muric - 60.3
Sane - 58.5
Sandler - 51.4


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Manchester United players pictured arriving for training after Chelsea win

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Manchester United players pictured arriving for training after Chelsea win
United's players arrived at Carrington on Tuesday morning barely 12 hours after the final whistle at Stamford Bridge. United's players will train today and tomorrow before flying to Belgium for the first leg of their Europa League last-16 meeting with Club Brugge on Thursday.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Free parking at three multi-storey car parks is set to be axed on weekends and bank holidays - and y

Free parking at three multi-storey car parks is set to be axed on weekends and bank holidays - and you'll be back to paying up to £6.10 per visit

Free parking may no longer be available on weekends and bank holidays in Bolton town centre as plans to scrap the scheme have been revealed .
A discounted price of £1 would be charged for up to two hours before normal tariffs of up to £6.10 kick in , if the plans go ahead .
The three multi-storey car parks which would be affected by the proposals , the Octagon , Deane Road and Topp Way , are all operated by NCP .
The provision of free parking , together with increased operation costs , means that the council ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has fallen from more than £300,000 a year on average to around just £25,000 last year .
But deputy leader Martyn Cox , who will have the final say on the proposal , said the main factor behind the decision is that people using Bolton ’ s car parks to commute to Manchester .
He said : “ The idea of free town centre parking is to attract people to the town centre to shop and to support the retail sector .
“ We ’ re getting quite a bit of people coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commuting into Manchester .
We needed to look at that because that ’ s not what the scheme was put in place to do .
“ So we have come up with a scheme which includes two hours parking for £1 .
We don ’ t think that ’ s an unreasonable charge given that the car park comes at a cost .
It means that the cost falls completely on the taxpayer .
We ’ ve tried to strike a balance .
“ It has had an unintended consequence that hasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using Bolton town centre car parking and going into Manchester .
In effect , the scheme isn ’ t working in it ’ s current form .
It ’ s been put in place for one purpose , but it ’ s been used for another purpose.
” Cllr Cox , who spent £9.50 himself on parking in Manchester city centre at the weekend , said Bolton offers the cheapest parking charges in Greater Manchester .
Since the free parking scheme in Bolton was fully rolled out in May 2013 , footfall in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The deputy leader was asked whether he thinks the proposed charge will have a negative impact on businesses in Bolton .
He said : “ Not at these prices .
That ’ s not to say we can charge anything .
But given the levels we are talking about , I don ’ t expect it to have a significant impact .
“ Retail is under pressure across the region .
I ’ m keen that we keep the cost at an absolute minimum .
We have to balance the amount that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car park pay .
I think it ’ s reasonable that the full cost should not be borne by the taxpayer .
“ At the moment , I ’ m satisfied that we ’ ve struck the right balance but if we subsequently find out that we have got that wrong then that will be reversed.
” The decision to scrap the free parking scheme has been called-in for further scrutiny by the Labour group .
Speaking ahead of a scrutiny committee meeting last night , Cllr Akthar Zaman , said that his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deputy leader ’ s decision .
He said : “ During election campaigns , the Conservatives pretend to be somehow on the car drivers side .
This latest stunt puts that myth to bed , and even die-hard Conservative supporters will be shocked by this move .
“ Labour will do all that we can to stop this decision from taking place , but if it does , we pledge that a future Labour council will restore the free parking initiative which we see as a vital part of protecting town centre businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hayes said he has his reservations about the scheme .
He said : “ I ’ m very sorry to see it go .
One of the attractions we ’ ve got in the town centre is free parking .
Immediately , when you introduce a charge , however small , people sense they have to pay and if we ’ re not careful , they will start going back to Horwich and the Middlebrook area.
” After going through the scrutiny process at the council , the decision will return to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Free parking may no longer be available on weekends and bank holidays in Bolton town centre as plans to scrap the scheme have been revealed.
A discounted price of £1 would be charged for up to two hours before normal tariffs of up to £6.10 kick in, if the plans go ahead.
The three multi-storey car parks which would be affected by the proposals, the Octagon, Deane Road and Topp Way, are all operated by NCP.
The provision of free parking, together with increased operation costs, means that the council’s income from the NCP car parks has fallen from more than £300,000 a year on average to around just £25,000 last year.
But deputy leader Martyn Cox, who will have the final say on the proposal, said the main factor behind the decision is that people using Bolton’s car parks to commute to Manchester.
He said: “The idea of free town centre parking is to attract people to the town centre to shop and to support the retail sector.
“We’re getting quite a bit of people coming into the town centre, parking and commuting into Manchester. We needed to look at that because that’s not what the scheme was put in place to do.
“So we have come up with a scheme which includes two hours parking for £1. We don’t think that’s an unreasonable charge given that the car park comes at a cost. It means that the cost falls completely on the taxpayer. We’ve tried to strike a balance.
“It has had an unintended consequence that hasn’t been thought through. People are using Bolton town centre car parking and going into Manchester. In effect, the scheme isn’t working in it’s current form. It’s been put in place for one purpose, but it’s been used for another purpose.”
Cllr Cox, who spent £9.50 himself on parking in Manchester city centre at the weekend, said Bolton offers the cheapest parking charges in Greater Manchester.
Since the free parking scheme in Bolton was fully rolled out in May 2013, footfall in the town centre has almost tripled.
The deputy leader was asked whether he thinks the proposed charge will have a negative impact on businesses in Bolton.
He said: “Not at these prices. That’s not to say we can charge anything. But given the levels we are talking about, I don’t expect it to have a significant impact.
“Retail is under pressure across the region. I’m keen that we keep the cost at an absolute minimum. We have to balance the amount that the taxpayer and the people who use the car park pay. I think it’s reasonable that the full cost should not be borne by the taxpayer.
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“At the moment, I’m satisfied that we’ve struck the right balance but if we subsequently find out that we have got that wrong then that will be reversed.”
The decision to scrap the free parking scheme has been called-in for further scrutiny by the Labour group. Speaking ahead of a scrutiny committee meeting last night, Cllr Akthar Zaman, said that his party is “disgusted” by the deputy leader’s decision.
He said: “During election campaigns, the Conservatives pretend to be somehow on the car drivers side. This latest stunt puts that myth to bed, and even die-hard Conservative supporters will be shocked by this move.
“Labour will do all that we can to stop this decision from taking place, but if it does, we pledge that a future Labour council will restore the free parking initiative which we see as a vital part of protecting town centre businesses and jobs.”
Lib Dem leader Roger Hayes said he has his reservations about the scheme.
He said: “I’m very sorry to see it go. One of the attractions we’ve got in the town centre is free parking. Immediately, when you introduce a charge, however small, people sense they have to pay and if we’re not careful, they will start going back to Horwich and the Middlebrook area.”
After going through the scrutiny process at the council, the decision will return to the deputy leader which a recommendation from councillors.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Mino Raiola clarifies Paul Pogba transfer stance at Manchester United

Mino Raiola will talk to Manchester United about Paul Pogba 's future once the European Championship is over this summer .
The super agent has defended a recent interview he gave in which he suggested Pogba would welcome a return to Italy and has insisted the midfielder is committed to United until the end of this season at least .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was critical of Raiola before United faced Chelsea on Monday night , with the agent then responding on Twitter by questioning Solskjaer 's comments about United 'owning ' Pogba .
Raiola claims he was only answering a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Italy was raised and during the same interview he reaffirmed the World Cup winner 's commitment to the club .
`` I thought what Solskjaer said was out of line .
He took parts of sentences of an interview of mine , and acted a little bit offended that I was offering Paul Pogba to other clubs without permission , '' Raiola told talkSPORT .
`` The whole interview , if you read it , I was asked if Pogba would fancy Italy .
I said it is his second home but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is focused on United and getting back in the team and make a good end to the season .
`` I have been asked something .
About if he would like Italy and I ’ m just answering as Mino Raiola .
Am I not allowed to do that ? ''
Pogba has n't played for United since Boxing Day but Solskjaer confirmed on Monday that he is due back in training this week .
The 26-year-old and his agent both said publicly in the summer that he would welcome a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has said he could speak to United again once Euro 2020 is over .
`` He is committed to United and then the Euros and then after that we will talk to the club if necessary , '' he said .
Raiola also continued his war of words with Solskjaer , claiming the United boss was the one starting the dispute with his comments about the agent , whether in relation to Pogba or Erling Haaland .
`` If you remember well I have never spoken about Ole in the press , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` If it ’ s about Haaland or Pogba ’ s injury or surgery he also talks about me .
I ’ m not talking about him .
`` I have the right to an opinion and the right to represent my players the way I want . ''

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Mino Raiola will talk to Manchester United about Paul Pogba's future once the European Championship is over this summer.
The super agent has defended a recent interview he gave in which he suggested Pogba would welcome a return to Italy and has insisted the midfielder is committed to United until the end of this season at least.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was critical of Raiola before United faced Chelsea on Monday night, with the agent then responding on Twitter by questioning Solskjaer's comments about United 'owning' Pogba.
Raiola claims he was only answering a question when the prospect of Pogba returning to Italy was raised and during the same interview he reaffirmed the World Cup winner's commitment to the club.
"I thought what Solskjaer said was out of line. He took parts of sentences of an interview of mine, and acted a little bit offended that I was offering Paul Pogba to other clubs without permission," Raiola told talkSPORT .
"The whole interview, if you read it, I was asked if Pogba would fancy Italy. I said it is his second home but that’s not the case now he is focused on United and getting back in the team and make a good end to the season.
"I have been asked something. About if he would like Italy and I’m just answering as Mino Raiola. Am I not allowed to do that?"
Pogba hasn't played for United since Boxing Day but Solskjaer confirmed on Monday that he is due back in training this week. The 26-year-old and his agent both said publicly in the summer that he would welcome a new challenge away from Old Trafford and Raiola has said he could speak to United again once Euro 2020 is over.
"He is committed to United and then the Euros and then after that we will talk to the club if necessary," he said.
Raiola also continued his war of words with Solskjaer, claiming the United boss was the one starting the dispute with his comments about the agent, whether in relation to Pogba or Erling Haaland.
"If you remember well I have never spoken about Ole in the press, he always speaks about me," he said. "If it’s about Haaland or Pogba’s injury or surgery he also talks about me. I’m not talking about him.
"I have the right to an opinion and the right to represent my players the way I want."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--A retail complex, 2 HMO's and apartments could be built in the middle of the town centre - replacing

A retail complex, 2 HMO's and apartments could be built in the middle of the town centre - replacing two well-known pubs

Two former pubs in Bolton town centre could be turned into shops , flats and shared accommodation .
The Nelson in Chorley Old Road , which closed last year , could be transformed into two houses of multiple occupancy ( HMOs ) .
Revised plans to knock down part of The Albion and convert it into shops with flats above are also expected to be revealed within the next few weeks .
A planning application for 16 apartments above three retail units on the ground floor of the building in Moor Lane has been withdrawn .
Planning agent Michael Ainsworth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has been asked to make some “ tweaks ” to the proposal , including which materials would be used .
He said : “ Following planning officers ’ feedback , we have withdrawn it with a view to resubmit a new plan with planning officers ’ comments.
” A house in multiple occupation ( HMO ) is a property rented out by at least 3 people who are not from 1 ‘ household ’ ( for example a family ) but share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen .
If you want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house in multiple occupation in England or Wales you must contact your council to check if you need a licence .
First 'flat pack ' homes you can control with your phone to go on sale in Manchester - this is how much they cost You must have a licence if you ’ re renting out a large HMO in England or Wales .
Your property is defined as a large HMO if all of the following apply : A flat has gone on sale for £1m in the Gay Village - take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 5 or more people who form more than 1 household • some or all tenants share toilet , bathroom or kitchen facilities • at least 1 tenant pays rent ( or their employer pays it for them ) The two-storey red brick building in Chorley Road , last occupied by The Nelson pub , has been vacant since April 2019 , according to a planning application submitted by Zvi Portnoy of Amrose Properties Limited .
Town hall planning officers are expected to decide the outcome of this application by the end of @ @

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Two former pubs in Bolton town centre could be turned into shops, flats and shared accommodation.
The Nelson in Chorley Old Road, which closed last year, could be transformed into two houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs).
Revised plans to knock down part of The Albion and convert it into shops with flats above are also expected to be revealed within the next few weeks.
A planning application for 16 apartments above three retail units on the ground floor of the building in Moor Lane has been withdrawn.
Planning agent Michael Ainsworth said that the applicant, PH Holdings, has been asked to make some “tweaks” to the proposal, including which materials would be used.
He said: “Following planning officers’ feedback, we have withdrawn it with a view to resubmit a new plan with planning officers’ comments.”
What is a HMO? A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a property rented out by at least 3 people who are not from 1 ‘household’ (for example a family) but share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen. It’s sometimes called a ‘house share’. If you want to rent out your property as a house in multiple occupation in England or Wales you must contact your council to check if you need a licence. First 'flat pack' homes you can control with your phone to go on sale in Manchester - this is how much they cost You must have a licence if you’re renting out a large HMO in England or Wales. Your property is defined as a large HMO if all of the following apply: A flat has gone on sale for £1m in the Gay Village - take a look inside it is rented to 5 or more people who form more than 1 household
some or all tenants share toilet, bathroom or kitchen facilities
at least 1 tenant pays rent (or their employer pays it for them) Information taken from Gov.uk
The two-storey red brick building in Chorley Road, last occupied by The Nelson pub, has been vacant since April 2019, according to a planning application submitted by Zvi Portnoy of Amrose Properties Limited.
Town hall planning officers are expected to decide the outcome of this application by the end of March.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Shrewsbury town centre centre cut off by flood water as parts of UK in 'uncharted territory'

Areas of the UK are in “ uncharted territory ” after record levels of flooding - with more heavy rain forecast for later in the week .
Eight severe flood warnings , indicating a danger to life , were in place on Tuesday morning ( February 18 ) across England and Wales in the wake of Storm Dennis .
Shrewsbury town centre in Shropshire is cut off by road due to flooding after the River Severn reached its highest level there in 20 years .
Communities across the country are counting the cost of the weekend ’ s storm , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced criticism for not visiting affected areas .
The River Wye reached its highest levels on record on Monday , peaking at more than six metres , with the Environment Agency ( EA ) describing levels as “ exceptional ” and residents in Hereford saying they had `` never seen anything like it '' .
Dave Throup the Environment Agency manager for Herefordshire and Worcestershire said the level of flooding is difficult to believe .
Mr Throup , who is from Worcestershire , tweeted on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things today I would not have believed .
Large parts of my home town and village are underwater tonight .
`` This is not normal flooding , we are in uncharted territory . ''
West Mercia Police advised people in Upton-upon-Severn and Uckinghall in Worcestershire to evacuate on Monday evening due to rising levels on the River Severn .
Assistant Chief Constable Geoff Wessell said there was a “ level of relief ” for Upton-upon-Severn on Tuesday morning as flood defences appeared not to have been breached .
People were being evacuated from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as water pressure from the River Severn caused the road surface to crack .
Residents of the Wharfage , located along the river , were being taken to a cafe on the High Street in Ironbridge , while 21 cars parked in the area were brought to a nearby park and ride to save them from flooding , Telford and Wrekin Council said .
The council said the river ’ s flood peak was moving towards the Ironbridge Gorge and was expected to arrive there later on Tuesday .
The family of Yvonne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floodwater near Tenbury in Worcestershire on Sunday , said they had been left `` devastated '' after her body was found on Monday .
The 55-year-old , from the Great Barr area of Birmingham , was described as a `` very much loved member of our family '' in a statement from relatives , released through police .
The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings for the River Severn at Upton upon Severn and Uckinghall , the River Wye at Hereford and Hampton Bishop , the River Trent at Burton upon Trent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In Wales , there are two severe warnings in place on the River Wye at Monmouth in what Natural Resources Wales called both “ defended ” and “ undefended ” areas .
Homes in Monmouth were evacuated as the organisation warned the river was expected to peak at 7.2 metres by Tuesday morning .
The Prime Minister , Boris Johnson , has resisted calls to chair a meeting of the government ’ s emergency committee Cobra to tackle the flooding crisis , despite criticism from Labour .
Shadow environment secretary Luke Pollard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Mr Johnson had “ refused ” to visit affected communities .
Around 1,000 staff were on duty , with three miles ( 5km ) of flood barriers deployed and 90 pumps in action , the Environment Agency said .
It warned the flood risk continues , with further heavy rain forecast in the north of England for Wednesday and Thursday , possibly falling on already flooded areas .
Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said Tuesday will bring a brief respite from the worst of the weather for most of the UK , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned areas of Wales could see downpours .
“ With the ground being so saturated , it ’ s not going to help the situation , ” he said .
“ And there ’ s more persistent rain coming on Wednesday .
There will be wet and windy weather across the UK on Wednesday and Thursday , with the heavy rain coming back.
” The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for snow and ice over parts of Scotland , with further warnings of persistent rain in Wales for Wednesday and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the north west of England .

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Areas of the UK are in “uncharted territory” after record levels of flooding - with more heavy rain forecast for later in the week.
Eight severe flood warnings, indicating a danger to life, were in place on Tuesday morning (February 18) across England and Wales in the wake of Storm Dennis.
Shrewsbury town centre in Shropshire is cut off by road due to flooding after the River Severn reached its highest level there in 20 years.
Communities across the country are counting the cost of the weekend’s storm, which has left hundreds of homes flooded, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced criticism for not visiting affected areas.
The River Wye reached its highest levels on record on Monday, peaking at more than six metres, with the Environment Agency (EA) describing levels as “exceptional” and residents in Hereford saying they had "never seen anything like it".
Dave Throup the Environment Agency manager for Herefordshire and Worcestershire said the level of flooding is difficult to believe.
Mr Throup, who is from Worcestershire, tweeted on Monday evening: "I’ve seen things today I would not have believed. Large parts of my home town and village are underwater tonight.
"This is not normal flooding, we are in uncharted territory."
(Image: Getty Images)
West Mercia Police advised people in Upton-upon-Severn and Uckinghall in Worcestershire to evacuate on Monday evening due to rising levels on the River Severn.
Assistant Chief Constable Geoff Wessell said there was a “level of relief” for Upton-upon-Severn on Tuesday morning as flood defences appeared not to have been breached.
People were being evacuated from their homes in Telford on Tuesday morning as water pressure from the River Severn caused the road surface to crack.
Residents of the Wharfage, located along the river, were being taken to a cafe on the High Street in Ironbridge, while 21 cars parked in the area were brought to a nearby park and ride to save them from flooding, Telford and Wrekin Council said.
The council said the river’s flood peak was moving towards the Ironbridge Gorge and was expected to arrive there later on Tuesday.
(Image: West Mercia Police)
The family of Yvonne Booth, who was swept away by floodwater near Tenbury in Worcestershire on Sunday, said they had been left "devastated" after her body was found on Monday.
The 55-year-old, from the Great Barr area of Birmingham, was described as a "very much loved member of our family" in a statement from relatives, released through police.
The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings for the River Severn at Upton upon Severn and Uckinghall, the River Wye at Hereford and Hampton Bishop, the River Trent at Burton upon Trent and the River Lugg at Hampton Bishop.
In Wales, there are two severe warnings in place on the River Wye at Monmouth in what Natural Resources Wales called both “defended” and “undefended” areas.
Homes in Monmouth were evacuated as the organisation warned the river was expected to peak at 7.2 metres by Tuesday morning.
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has resisted calls to chair a meeting of the government’s emergency committee Cobra to tackle the flooding crisis, despite criticism from Labour.
(Image: Getty Images)
Shadow environment secretary Luke Pollard said it was a “disgrace” that Mr Johnson had “refused” to visit affected communities.
Around 1,000 staff were on duty, with three miles (5km) of flood barriers deployed and 90 pumps in action, the Environment Agency said.
It warned the flood risk continues, with further heavy rain forecast in the north of England for Wednesday and Thursday, possibly falling on already flooded areas.
Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said Tuesday will bring a brief respite from the worst of the weather for most of the UK, with sunny spells and showers, but warned areas of Wales could see downpours.
“With the ground being so saturated, it’s not going to help the situation,” he said.
“And there’s more persistent rain coming on Wednesday. There will be wet and windy weather across the UK on Wednesday and Thursday, with the heavy rain coming back.”
The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for snow and ice over parts of Scotland, with further warnings of persistent rain in Wales for Wednesday and Thursday, which could be extended to the north west of England.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--'This is my city'... killer murdered his best friend then went to McDonald's, booked into Sacha's ho

'This is my city'... killer murdered his best friend then went to McDonald's, booked into Sacha's hotel and called escort agencies

A murderer who killed his best friend handed himself in to police - but only after going to McDonald 's , checking in to a Manchester city centre hotel , and calling up escort agencies .
Mohamed Khashkhush , 25 , was said to be 'his usual self ' and asked a pal 'where all the ladies were ' in the hours after he had stabbed 21-year-old Hamze Ismail to death .
Khashhkush , from Crumpsall , headed to the city centre and told his friend he was 'going to enjoy himself ' .
After checking in at Sasha 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Khashkhush sent a text to a woman at an escort agency known as 'sexy bum Nicole ' .
He left the hotel about three hours later .
That afternoon , he walked into Longsight police station and told the officer ' I have come to hand myself in ' .
`` I stabbed someone last night in Beswick , '' he said .
By this time the M.E.N .
had published details of the police 's inquiry into Hamze Ismail 's murder .
Prosecutors at Manchester Crown Court said that our story may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself up , knowing it was a matter of time before the police caught up with him .
He is now facing a life sentence after being found guilty of murder .
Khashkhush 's downfall was as staggering as it was sudden .
Three years earlier , he had the world at his feet .
He graduated from Salford University with a first class degree in mechanical engineering .
His parents are both lecturers at the same institution , his two brothers are also students .
After graduating , Khashkhush decided to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I like a challenge of starting a business , '' he told jurors .
With a friend , he set up a company offering English language courses to people who came to Manchester to study .
But he was left devastated when his friend and business partner died suddenly , ultimately leading to depression and drug use .
It was through that friend that Khashkhush met Hamze Ismail - a meeting that would lead to his descent into crime , and murder .
Khashkhush had never been in trouble with the law before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after his friend 's death , his world changed .
He started to buy it from Hamze , who had suggested it would help with his 'post traumatic stress ' .
As their friendship developed , the pair , once described as 'the best of friends ' , later became business partners .
Khashkhush was invited to join Hamze as a director of a company called Major Market Enterprise .
The firm sold furniture which had been imported from China .
Khashkhush 's role was to help with the firm 's digital marketing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been run from Hamze 's Beswick flat , later gained premises in Droylsden .
Khashkhush said he bought computers and a van for the company and paid to rent the site .
They started to employ staff on a commission basis , and after a tough period by 2019 the business was 'starting to go better ' and was beginning to 'gain some traction ' , Khashkhush said .
All the while , Khashkhush was still smoking cannabis , developing a serious habit .
He was using the drug 'quite a lot ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for it .
Khashkhush and Hamze then made the fatal decision to set up a cannabis farm together , to save them money so they did n't have to keep paying for the drug themselves .
For this they rented a two bed bungalow in Offerton , Stockport .
It was a professional set up , complete with lights and fans .
The equipment was placed in the living room of the property , and the grow was underway .
When it was ready , they would split the drugs .
That drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the breakdown of their relationship .
On the other side of his double life , it was becoming apparent to Khashkhush that there were problems with Major Market Enterprise .
He became aware that there was 'no income ' generated by the company , and he later was thinking of leaving and 'cutting my losses ' .
Khashkhush appeared philosophical about the apparent failure of the business .
`` In all fairness I did all I can to get it going , but if it 's not going to work , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he claimed that Hamze was 'angry ' when he learned Khashkhush wanted to go his own way .
And Khashkhush claimed Hamze became 'really really angry ' when he revealed he was thinking of starting another furniture business to compete with Major Market Enterprise .
`` He was saying 'this is my city ' , and 'you ca n't do a furniture business in my city ' , '' Khashkhush told the jury .
`` 'You ca n't do it behind my back ' . ''
Khashkhush claimed that at one point Hamze @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me ' and 'grabbed my face ' , telling him 'you ca n't do s*** behind my back ' .
During a visit to Hamze 's flat on Hinckley Street in Beswick , he apparently told Khashkhush 'there 's going to be bloodshed ' and 'blood is going to be everywhere ' .
Khashkhush said that he did n't want any trouble but that Hamze 'hit the roof ' .
A clue as to Hamze 's state of mind could be found in email he sent to Khashkhush in the days before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now if you want peace I suggest you end this now , '' the email read .
It continued : `` YOUR BECOMING SERIOUS ENEMY TO ME NOW . ''
Hamze said that the landlord of the flat in Offerton was 'very angry ' about the state of his property .
With hindsight , it was clear that matters were coming to a head .
Khashkhush decided he was going to confront Hamze at his home .
Weeks prior to Hamze 's death , Khashkhush had hired a Kia Picanto with tracking software @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecutors a vital tool in following his whereabouts .
They found Khashkhush had gone to Hamze 's home the night before the fatal attack .
Prosecutors said it was a 'recce ' trip and that there ' can not be an innocent reason ' for the journey .
Khashkhush said when he got there Hamze was n't home .
He returned the following night , at about 2am on May 5 last year .
He was armed with a kitchen knife .
In a frenzied attack that 'only lasted a few seconds ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legs , as well as 'defensive ' injuries to his hands .
The silence of the early hours of Sunday was broken by the sound of 'high pitched screaming ' , as Hamze was able to stagger to the phone to call 999 .
Neighbours tried to help him but it was too late .
At the trial , Khashkhush sought to portray Hamze as a drug dealer who carried a knife .
Hamze was not at court to defend himself or counter those claims .
We do know that less than two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a jury at Manchester Crown Court .
He was later prosecuted and fined after being found in contempt of court , after making remarks to fellow jurors that he did n't want to be there and was ready to walk out .
Before the trial , Hamze 's father Ibrahim Ahmed told how his son 's death had left his family 'broken ' .
`` Hamze was a loving son and a loving brother , who was always there for his family and friends , '' he said .
`` He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of his way to help others , and now we are broken as a family .
`` We can ’ t believe that he ’ s gone , and that he has been taken from us in such a horrific and mindless act of violence .
“ Losing Hamze has devastated me as a father , and I wouldn ’ t want any other family to go through what we are going through . ''

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A murderer who killed his best friend handed himself in to police - but only after going to McDonald's, checking in to a Manchester city centre hotel, and calling up escort agencies.
Mohamed Khashkhush, 25, was said to be 'his usual self' and asked a pal 'where all the ladies were' in the hours after he had stabbed 21-year-old Hamze Ismail to death.
Khashhkush, from Crumpsall, headed to the city centre and told his friend he was 'going to enjoy himself'.
After checking in at Sasha's Hotel, in the Northern Quarter, Khashkhush sent a text to a woman at an escort agency known as 'sexy bum Nicole'.
He left the hotel about three hours later. That afternoon, he walked into Longsight police station and told the officer 'I have come to hand myself in'.
(Image: GMP)
"I stabbed someone last night in Beswick," he said.
By this time the M.E.N. had published details of the police's inquiry into Hamze Ismail's murder.
Prosecutors at Manchester Crown Court said that our story may have influenced Khashkhush's decision to give himself up, knowing it was a matter of time before the police caught up with him.
He is now facing a life sentence after being found guilty of murder.
Khashkhush's downfall was as staggering as it was sudden.
Three years earlier, he had the world at his feet.
He graduated from Salford University with a first class degree in mechanical engineering.
His parents are both lecturers at the same institution, his two brothers are also students.
After graduating, Khashkhush decided to use his talents as an entrepreneur.
"I like a challenge of starting a business," he told jurors.
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With a friend, he set up a company offering English language courses to people who came to Manchester to study.
The 'successful' firm received £250,000 in investment.
But he was left devastated when his friend and business partner died suddenly, ultimately leading to depression and drug use.
It was through that friend that Khashkhush met Hamze Ismail - a meeting that would lead to his descent into crime, and murder.
Khashkhush had never been in trouble with the law before.
But when he started taking cannabis after his friend's death, his world changed.
He started to buy it from Hamze, who had suggested it would help with his 'post traumatic stress'.
As their friendship developed, the pair, once described as 'the best of friends', later became business partners.
Khashkhush was invited to join Hamze as a director of a company called Major Market Enterprise.
The firm sold furniture which had been imported from China.
Khashkhush's role was to help with the firm's digital marketing.
The firm, which had previously been run from Hamze's Beswick flat, later gained premises in Droylsden.
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Khashkhush said he bought computers and a van for the company and paid to rent the site.
They started to employ staff on a commission basis, and after a tough period by 2019 the business was 'starting to go better' and was beginning to 'gain some traction', Khashkhush said.
All the while, Khashkhush was still smoking cannabis, developing a serious habit.
He was using the drug 'quite a lot', paying up to £30 a day for it.
Khashkhush and Hamze then made the fatal decision to set up a cannabis farm together, to save them money so they didn't have to keep paying for the drug themselves.
For this they rented a two bed bungalow in Offerton, Stockport.
It was a professional set up, complete with lights and fans.
The equipment was placed in the living room of the property, and the grow was underway. When it was ready, they would split the drugs.
That drugs grow was part of the cause of the breakdown of their relationship.
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On the other side of his double life, it was becoming apparent to Khashkhush that there were problems with Major Market Enterprise.
He became aware that there was 'no income' generated by the company, and he later was thinking of leaving and 'cutting my losses'.
Khashkhush appeared philosophical about the apparent failure of the business.
"In all fairness I did all I can to get it going, but if it's not going to work, it's not going to work."
But he claimed that Hamze was 'angry' when he learned Khashkhush wanted to go his own way.
And Khashkhush claimed Hamze became 'really really angry' when he revealed he was thinking of starting another furniture business to compete with Major Market Enterprise.
"He was saying 'this is my city', and 'you can't do a furniture business in my city'," Khashkhush told the jury.
"'You can't do it behind my back'."
Khashkhush claimed that at one point Hamze became physical and that he 'came at me' and 'grabbed my face', telling him 'you can't do s*** behind my back'.
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During a visit to Hamze's flat on Hinckley Street in Beswick, he apparently told Khashkhush 'there's going to be bloodshed' and 'blood is going to be everywhere'.
Khashkhush said that he didn't want any trouble but that Hamze 'hit the roof'.
A clue as to Hamze's state of mind could be found in email he sent to Khashkhush in the days before the killing.
"I am telling you now if you want peace I suggest you end this now," the email read.
It continued: "YOUR BECOMING SERIOUS ENEMY TO ME NOW."
Hamze said that the landlord of the flat in Offerton was 'very angry' about the state of his property.
With hindsight, it was clear that matters were coming to a head.
Khashkhush decided he was going to confront Hamze at his home.
Weeks prior to Hamze's death, Khashkhush had hired a Kia Picanto with tracking software which pinpointed his movements, and gave prosecutors a vital tool in following his whereabouts.
They found Khashkhush had gone to Hamze's home the night before the fatal attack.
Prosecutors said it was a 'recce' trip and that there 'cannot be an innocent reason' for the journey.
Khashkhush said when he got there Hamze wasn't home.
He returned the following night, at about 2am on May 5 last year. He was armed with a kitchen knife.
In a frenzied attack that 'only lasted a few seconds', Hamze suffered nine wounds to his legs, as well as 'defensive' injuries to his hands.
The silence of the early hours of Sunday was broken by the sound of 'high pitched screaming', as Hamze was able to stagger to the phone to call 999.
Neighbours tried to help him but it was too late.
At the trial, Khashkhush sought to portray Hamze as a drug dealer who carried a knife - although Hamze never had the opportunity to defend himself or counter those claims.
We do know that less than two months before his death, Hamze served on a jury at Manchester Crown Court.
He was later prosecuted and fined after being found in contempt of court, after making remarks to fellow jurors that he didn't want to be there and was ready to walk out.
Before the trial, Hamze's father Ibrahim Ahmed told how his son's death had left his family 'broken'.
"Hamze was a loving son and a loving brother, who was always there for his family and friends," he said.
"He was the type of person who would go out of his way to help others, and now we are broken as a family.
"We can’t believe that he’s gone, and that he has been taken from us in such a horrific and mindless act of violence.
“Losing Hamze has devastated me as a father, and I wouldn’t want any other family to go through what we are going through."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Mino Raiola responds to criticism from Manchester United greats Gary Neville and Roy Keane

Mino Raiola said he 'does not care ' what Manchester United great Gary Neville says about him after the former club captain criticised Paul Pogba 's agent for his behaviour .
Pogba wants to leave the club in the summer and his agent has been adding fuel to the fire by speaking about Pogba 's love for Italy and engaging in a public spat with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The Italian took to social media just before United 's 2-0 win against Chelsea to criticise the Norwegian and Neville said the incident was further proof the club should cut ties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it ’ ll end with Paul Pogba leaving Manchester United .
What needs to happen is the club make a stance on that agent , he ’ s messed them around now for years and years , why they allow themselves to be played by them I ’ ll never know , '' Neville said on Sky Sports .
`` He ’ s publicly trying to embarrass the club all the time , at the end of the day I see he ’ s defending his player and sticking up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said was an aggressive move towards the player . ''
Neville 's thoughts were echoed by Roy Keane who said it was `` unfair '' on Solskjaer to be talking about Raiola and Pogba after such a big result .
And while Raiola said the pair were entitled to their opinion he insisted he did not care what Neville thought of him .
`` Gary Neville has such a big know how of football , I 'm surprised Salford City are not in the Premier League already , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be on the board of directors at United and ask them for a job .
I do n't care what Neville says . ''
Raiola also refuted claims Pogba does not respect the club and is out to embarrass them .
`` There is no way of me or Paul not respecting United , '' he said .
`` They 're your words and they 're not correct .
I 'm not trying to to embarrass the club .
I do n't see where I have offended the club .
You 're trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not offended United , their owners or their fans in any way .
`` He is committed to United and then the Euros and then after that we will talk to the club if necesssary .
All the other things are a bunch of b****** . ''

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Mino Raiola said he 'does not care' what Manchester United great Gary Neville says about him after the former club captain criticised Paul Pogba's agent for his behaviour.
Pogba wants to leave the club in the summer and his agent has been adding fuel to the fire by speaking about Pogba's love for Italy and engaging in a public spat with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The Italian took to social media just before United's 2-0 win against Chelsea to criticise the Norwegian and Neville said the incident was further proof the club should cut ties with both Pogba and Raiola.
"I think it’ll end with Paul Pogba leaving Manchester United. What needs to happen is the club make a stance on that agent, he’s messed them around now for years and years, why they allow themselves to be played by them I’ll never know," Neville said on Sky Sports. "He’s publicly trying to embarrass the club all the time, at the end of the day I see he’s defending his player and sticking up for Pogba but I don’t think what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said was an aggressive move towards the player."
Neville's thoughts were echoed by Roy Keane who said it was "unfair" on Solskjaer to be talking about Raiola and Pogba after such a big result.
And while Raiola said the pair were entitled to their opinion he insisted he did not care what Neville thought of him.
"Gary Neville has such a big know how of football, I'm surprised Salford City are not in the Premier League already," Raiola told talkSPORT. "He should be on the board of directors at United and ask them for a job. I don't care what Neville says."
Raiola also refuted claims Pogba does not respect the club and is out to embarrass them.
"There is no way of me or Paul not respecting United," he said. "They're your words and they're not correct. I'm not trying to to embarrass the club. I don't see where I have offended the club. You're trying to create an atmosphere. I have not offended United, their owners or their fans in any way.
"He is committed to United and then the Euros and then after that we will talk to the club if necesssary. All the other things are a bunch of b******."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Staff are suffering regular abuse and property is being wrecked in 'targeted and extremely concernin

Staff are suffering regular abuse and property is being wrecked in 'targeted and extremely concerning attacks' on this busy shopping centre

Property is being damaged and staff are experiencing abuse at a shopping centre , its manager has revealed .
Nikki Wilson-Cook - boss at Bolton 's Market Place - said it is being “ targeted ” by youths in what she has described as an “ extremely concerning ” situation .
Now , she is calling on the Mayor of Greater Manchester to help combat anti-social behaviour in the town centre .
Speaking at the University of Bolton on Thursday , Andy Burnham said he was aware of the situation .
He said : “ Without going into all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a lot of work going on – targeted work .
Identifying the young people responsible for some of this and then working with youth services , the police and the council .
“ My job is putting enough police on the streets to get a better response particularly to issues like anti-social behaviour .
I think Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) would say , with the cuts that they faced , they haven ’ t been able to follow up every instance in recent times.
” The Metro Mayor made the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Town Hall yesterday in which his part of the council tax bill for next year was set .
Taxpayers living in Band D properties will contribute £10 more a year towards policing in Greater Manchester from April .
Deputy chief constable Paul Hilling explained the challenges the police service is facing .
He said : “ I don ’ t use the cuts as an excuse but bottom line is we have lost 2,000 officers in recent years .
That ’ s around a quarter of our workforce .
Recently , we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the majority of those haven ’ t been recruited yet or are still in training .
“ Whereas 10 years ago they might have been a few officers in Bolton town centre on most days , we can ’ t do that any more .
We ’ ve got to be much more targeted and work much more smartly .
“ We are aware it ’ s a problem , we are trying to do more with the shopping centre , they must play their part as well , as regards to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At the end of the day they ’ ve got responsibilities .
“ So we ’ re doing all we can with the limited resources that we ’ ve got .
But we do need the shopping centre , the council and other partners to work with us to be able to resolve that.
” Deputy mayor Beverley Hughes for policing and crime also attended the Mayor ’ s Question Time event on Thursday and answered the Market Place manager ’ s question .
She said : “ It ’ s a really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sometimes youngsters , sometimes older people , behave really badly in areas whether it ’ s in your local park or in your town centre .
“ I do know in Bolton , as in other districts , there ’ s a really strong partnership between the local authority , the police and other agencies in the voluntary sector .
“ It involves working with schools but it also involves owners of property , whether it ’ s householders or businesses – they have to be part of that partnership .
Because you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaviour as much as you can .
It isn ’ t the case that the police can just wing in and solve the problem because it will come back .
“ To get a sustainable solution , the police and local authorities need to work together as they are doing and but with the owners of the town centre , with householders if it ’ s happening in the local area .
And that ’ s what they are doing .
“ There are specific operations here in Bolton in relation to shoplifting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre .
Also in relation to personal robberies .
So police do identify when specific concentrated action needs to take place .
That is happening now in Bolton in response to some of those issues.
” Mrs Wilson-Cook , who chairs the town ’ s crime and disorder group , said she is “ delighted ” that the issue is now on the agenda .
She said : “ The council is investing in long-term regeneration of the town and this is an important factor in making Bolton an even more desirable place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s great news that there ’ s a possible increased police presence limiting the activities of a minority of society .
We ’ re raising genuine concerns about the number of youths congregating in town and we ’ re working in partnership with the police and the council to counteract this behaviour .
”

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Property is being damaged and staff are experiencing abuse at a shopping centre, its manager has revealed.
Nikki Wilson-Cook - boss at Bolton's Market Place - said it is being “targeted” by youths in what she has described as an “extremely concerning” situation.
Now, she is calling on the Mayor of Greater Manchester to help combat anti-social behaviour in the town centre.
Speaking at the University of Bolton on Thursday, Andy Burnham said he was aware of the situation.
He said: “Without going into all the specifics, I do know there’s a lot of work going on – targeted work. Identifying the young people responsible for some of this and then working with youth services, the police and the council.
“My job is putting enough police on the streets to get a better response particularly to issues like anti-social behaviour. I think Greater Manchester Police(GMP) would say, with the cuts that they faced, they haven’t been able to follow up every instance in recent times.”
The Metro Mayor made the comments ahead of a meeting at Bolton Town Hall yesterday in which his part of the council tax bill for next year was set.
Taxpayers living in Band D properties will contribute £10 more a year towards policing in Greater Manchester from April.
Deputy chief constable Paul Hilling explained the challenges the police service is facing.
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
He said: “I don’t use the cuts as an excuse but bottom line is we have lost 2,000 officers in recent years. That’s around a quarter of our workforce. Recently, we’ve been able to put some back but the majority of those haven’t been recruited yet or are still in training.
“Whereas 10 years ago they might have been a few officers in Bolton town centre on most days, we can’t do that any more. We’ve got to be much more targeted and work much more smartly.
“We are aware it’s a problem, we are trying to do more with the shopping centre, they must play their part as well, as regards to public levels of security and CCTV. At the end of the day they’ve got responsibilities.
“So we’re doing all we can with the limited resources that we’ve got. But we do need the shopping centre, the council and other partners to work with us to be able to resolve that.”
Deputy mayor Beverley Hughes for policing and crime also attended the Mayor’s Question Time event on Thursday and answered the Market Place manager’s question.
She said: “It’s a really annoying and difficult problem very often when sometimes youngsters, sometimes older people, behave really badly in areas whether it’s in your local park or in your town centre.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“I do know in Bolton, as in other districts, there’s a really strong partnership between the local authority, the police and other agencies in the voluntary sector.
“It involves working with schools but it also involves owners of property, whether it’s householders or businesses – they have to be part of that partnership. Because you have to strengthen your resilience to that behaviour as much as you can. It isn’t the case that the police can just wing in and solve the problem because it will come back.
“To get a sustainable solution, the police and local authorities need to work together as they are doing and but with the owners of the town centre, with householders if it’s happening in the local area. And that’s what they are doing.
“There are specific operations here in Bolton in relation to shoplifting and burglary of premises in the town centre. Also in relation to personal robberies. So police do identify when specific concentrated action needs to take place. That is happening now in Bolton in response to some of those issues.”
Mrs Wilson-Cook, who chairs the town’s crime and disorder group, said she is “delighted” that the issue is now on the agenda.
She said: “The council is investing in long-term regeneration of the town and this is an important factor in making Bolton an even more desirable place to live and visit.
“It’s great news that there’s a possible increased police presence limiting the activities of a minority of society. We’re raising genuine concerns about the number of youths congregating in town and we’re working in partnership with the police and the council to counteract this behaviour.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Joe Pasquale, 58, shows off his new ripped body on GMB

Joe Pasquale showed off his new ripped body today during an interview with Good Morning Britain .
The comedian , who plays Frank Spencer in a remake of Some Mothers Do ‘ Ave Em , was more than happy to reveal his toned physique to the viewers after explaining how he had transformed his shape by boxing and going to the gym .
When a photo of Joe - also a star in a stage version of The Full Monty - was flashed up on screen showing off his bare chest , then a second one of Joe with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ITV hosts couldn ’ t believe what they were seeing .
“ Do you have a six pack ?
” asked Ranvir Singh .
Explaining how he got his new look , Joe added : “ A little bit of weights but I do boxing .
I get beaten up a lot.
” Joe revealed that he had already toned up for his role in The Full Monty , but decided to take it a step further when a viewer called him “ portly ” .
Joe said : “ It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we had a review on one of the shows of Some Mothers , one of the viewers said I was a Portly Frank Spencer .
Viewers were just as shocked by Joe ’ s appearance as Richard and Ranvir .
One tweeted : “ Jesus H Christ anyone see the shape of Joe Pasquale on Good Morning Britain , fair play.
” A second posted : “ Oh My Word I 'm drooling over Joe Pasquale .
Who 'd have thought it.
” Another simply said : “ Joe Pasquale doing life right @ @

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Joe Pasquale showed off his new ripped body today during an interview with Good Morning Britain.
The comedian, who plays Frank Spencer in a remake of Some Mothers Do ‘Ave Em, was more than happy to reveal his toned physique to the viewers after explaining how he had transformed his shape by boxing and going to the gym.
When a photo of Joe - also a star in a stage version of The Full Monty - was flashed up on screen showing off his bare chest, then a second one of Joe with a noticeable six pack in the gym, the ITV hosts couldn’t believe what they were seeing.
“Is that you?” said Richard Madeley.
“Do you have a six pack?” asked Ranvir Singh.
“Well, it’s more of a party seven,” Joe joked.
(Image: ITV)
Explaining how he got his new look, Joe added: “A little bit of weights but I do boxing. I get beaten up a lot.”
Joe revealed that he had already toned up for his role in The Full Monty, but decided to take it a step further when a viewer called him “portly”.
(Image: ITV)
Joe said: “It was because of the Full Monty and also we had a review on one of the shows of Some Mothers, one of the viewers said I was a Portly Frank Spencer.
“Portly? I can’t be portly.”
(Image: ITV)
Viewers were just as shocked by Joe’s appearance as Richard and Ranvir.
One tweeted: “Jesus H Christ anyone see the shape of Joe Pasquale on Good Morning Britain, fair play.”
A second posted: “Oh My Word I'm drooling over Joe Pasquale. Who'd have thought it.”
Another simply said: “Joe Pasquale doing life right.”
GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Metrolink services to Manchester Airport disrupted after a crash on the tracks in Chorlton

Metrolink services on the Manchester Airport line have been disrupted this morning following a car crash .
Services have stopped between St Werburgh 's Road and Northern Moor following the collision , which happened at around 9.45am on Tuesday ( February 18 ) .
The crash between two hatchback vehicles , happened on Nell Lane at the junction with Mauldeth Road West in Chorlton .
Police said no-one was hurt in the collision which blocked the tram tracks .
Metrolink tweeted to confirm that there had been a road traffic collision resulting in the closure on the Manchester Airport line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Werburgh 's Road and Northern Moor .
Passengers can use tickets and passes on the 19 and 23 bus services .
Passengers in Manchester City Centre can board an East Didsbury Service as far as St Werburghs Road where they can then connect to bus links .
In a statement , a GMP spokesperson said : `` We were called at 9.45am to a two-vehicle road traffic collision .
`` There are no reports of any injuries or anyone trapped .
`` The collision was between two hatchback vehicles .
`` The road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also blocking trams . ''

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Metrolink services on the Manchester Airport line have been disrupted this morning following a car crash.
Services have stopped between St Werburgh's Road and Northern Moor following the collision, which happened at around 9.45am on Tuesday (February 18).
The crash between two hatchback vehicles, happened on Nell Lane at the junction with Mauldeth Road West in Chorlton.
Police said no-one was hurt in the collision which blocked the tram tracks.
Metrolink tweeted to confirm that there had been a road traffic collision resulting in the closure on the Manchester Airport line.
No services are running between St Werburgh's Road and Northern Moor.
Passengers can use tickets and passes on the 19 and 23 bus services.
Passengers in Manchester City Centre can board an East Didsbury Service as far as St Werburghs Road where they can then connect to bus links.
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "We were called at 9.45am to a two-vehicle road traffic collision.
"There are no reports of any injuries or anyone trapped.
"The collision was between two hatchback vehicles.
"The road was blocked of as 10am and it was also blocking trams."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Ozzy Osbourne cancels US tour dates to seek Parkinson's treatment ahead of Manchester gig

Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled the North American leg of his No More Tours 2 tour to seek treatment for Parkinson 's disease .
The Black Sabbath frontman is due to perform in Manchester on November 2 - a show that he has already had to postpone twice due to health concerns .
The heavy metal legend is set to travel to Switzerland to receive treatment for Parkinson 's disease this April , forcing him to cancel 17 dates .
The dates have n't been rescheduled , with the 71-year-old musician saying : `` I 'd rather they [ ticket-holders ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do the North American tour down the road ... '' Everyone who bought a ticket for these shows will be the first ones in line to purchase tickets at that time . ''
He revealed the devastating diagnosis on Good Morning America last month , describing it as the 'most miserable time of his life ' .
In a recent print interview with Kerrang !
magazine , he said : `` Do I ever think about when my time 's gon na come ?
I think about it ; I do n't worry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be here in another 15 years or whatever , not that much longer , but I do n't dwell on it .
It 's gon na happen to us all .
`` That thing that knocked the s*** out of me , man , but I 'm still here . ''
Ozzy first postponed his Manchester gig last year after being diagnosed with pneumonia .
He then had to postpone it again after needing to have surgery on his neck .
He is due to perform in Manchester this winter with support from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the latest tour date cancellations , Ozzy said : `` I 'm so thankful that everyone has been patient because I 've had a s**t year .
`` Unfortunately , I wo n't be able to get to Switzerland for treatment until April and the treatment takes six to eight weeks . ''

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Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled the North American leg of his No More Tours 2 tour to seek treatment for Parkinson's disease.
The Black Sabbath frontman is due to perform in Manchester on November 2 - a show that he has already had to postpone twice due to health concerns.
The heavy metal legend is set to travel to Switzerland to receive treatment for Parkinson's disease this April, forcing him to cancel 17 dates.
The dates haven't been rescheduled, with the 71-year-old musician saying: "I'd rather they [ticket-holders] get a refund now and when I do the North American tour down the road...
"Everyone who bought a ticket for these shows will be the first ones in line to purchase tickets at that time."
He revealed the devastating diagnosis on Good Morning America last month, describing it as the 'most miserable time of his life'.
(Image: Evening Gazette)
In a recent print interview with Kerrang! magazine, he said: "Do I ever think about when my time's gonna come? I think about it; I don't worry about it.
"I won't be here in another 15 years or whatever, not that much longer, but I don't dwell on it. It's gonna happen to us all.
"That thing that knocked the s*** out of me, man, but I'm still here."
Ozzy first postponed his Manchester gig last year after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
He then had to postpone it again after needing to have surgery on his neck.
He is due to perform in Manchester this winter with support from heavy metal titans Judas Preist.
Speaking of the latest tour date cancellations, Ozzy said: "I'm so thankful that everyone has been patient because I've had a s**t year.
"Unfortunately, I won't be able to get to Switzerland for treatment until April and the treatment takes six to eight weeks."