themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Manchester United fans make Dean Henderson demand after latest David de Gea error vs Everton

Manchester United fans have pleaded with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to give Dean Henderson a chance to earn the number one spot at Old Trafford next season after another costly error from David de Gea .
The Spaniard 's form has looked a shadow of his former self in recent months and allowed Everton to take the lead at Goodison Park within five minutes .
De Gea received a back pass and took far too long to release the ball before finally rifling the ball at the onrushing Dominic Calvert-Lewin which resulted in the opening goal .
His error was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposition goal since the start of last season , the joint-most in the Premier League alongside Martin Dubravka , Bernd Leno and Jordan Pickford .
Despite a fine late save to deny the Toffees in the dying stages , many United fans feel it 's time for Henderson to be given the chance to become the club 's first-choice goalkeeper .
The 22-year-old has impressed during his loan spell at Sheffield United and is expected to travel with England to the upcoming European Championships .
Here is how United fans reacted on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was highly critical of De Gea following the draw .
He believes there was no excuses for his mistake .
`` As a manager or a player , you 'd kill him , '' Keane told Sky Sports .
`` It 's crazy goalkeeping .
`` He is being too clever .
He takes too long .
What is he waiting for ?
He has to make a decision and do it quickly .
`` You have got an experienced goalkeeper and what is he waiting for ?
There is a bit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lynched him at half time .
I would have had no time for that carry-on .
Keepers can make mistakes but there are no excuses for that .
`` Sometimes a player does n't have anywhere to go and you just accept it .
As a player you would be having a go at him .
Hopefully he will keep a clean sheet in the second half . ''

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Manchester United fans have pleaded with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to give Dean Henderson a chance to earn the number one spot at Old Trafford next season after another costly error from David de Gea.
The Spaniard's form has looked a shadow of his former self in recent months and allowed Everton to take the lead at Goodison Park within five minutes.
De Gea received a back pass and took far too long to release the ball before finally rifling the ball at the onrushing Dominic Calvert-Lewin which resulted in the opening goal.
His error was the seventh that directly led to an opposition goal since the start of last season, the joint-most in the Premier League alongside Martin Dubravka, Bernd Leno and Jordan Pickford.
Despite a fine late save to deny the Toffees in the dying stages, many United fans feel it's time for Henderson to be given the chance to become the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
The 22-year-old has impressed during his loan spell at Sheffield United and is expected to travel with England to the upcoming European Championships.
Here is how United fans reacted on social media:
Former United midfielder Roy Keane was highly critical of De Gea following the draw.
He believes there was no excuses for his mistake.
"As a manager or a player, you'd kill him," Keane told Sky Sports. "It's crazy goalkeeping.
"He is being too clever. He takes too long. What is he waiting for? He has to make a decision and do it quickly.
"You have got an experienced goalkeeper and what is he waiting for? There is a bit of arrogance there.
"I would have lynched him at half time. I would have had no time for that carry-on. Keepers can make mistakes but there are no excuses for that.
"Sometimes a player doesn't have anywhere to go and you just accept it. As a player you would be having a go at him. Hopefully he will keep a clean sheet in the second half."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Phil Foden out-shines Jack Grealish as Man City fans get their reward for loyalty

Maybe Manchester City should get themselves European bans every season !
Since the Blues were handed the punishment by Uefa , they have won at Leicester to take a grip on second place , reaped some glory at Real Madrid , and now lifted the Carabao Cup for the third year on the bounce .
Goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri were enough to see the Blues home , even though Mbwana Samatta 's header ensured it went to the wire .
And that was ample reward for the 34,600 supporters who dug deep into their pockets for the fourth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For their affection , City fans have been bashed as badly as the club , called everything from plastic glory-hunters to human rights abuse vindicators – all of it utter nonsense , for a crime no more than loving your club .
This week they were even told , incredibly , that all the success had made them unhappy , and that they hankered for the good old , bad old days .
That fails to understand that , while City fans cherish the dark days , in which their faith , hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memories of those times only make today ’ s success all the sweeter .
They are two sides of the same love , so that Shaun Goater and Andy Morrison are loved and revered in the same way as Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany .
The fans surging down Wembley Way certainly did not seem to be suffering from some kind of angst .
They were doing what football supporters do , backing their club .
And the team responded with a routine win at Wembley , at the end of a dramatic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of City 's legal wrangle with Uefa , the fans , the players and Pep Guardiola are wholly innocent , and do n't deserve the flak they have received .
At Wembley , they got the chance to come together and show that , on the pitch and in the stands , the Blues ARE a class act .
Villa began with some enterprise as Anwar El Ghazi headed onto the roof of the net but it was not long before the City clamp was crushing the life out of the Villans .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a City bunch who had eight changes from the team which beat Real Madrid in the week , but still looked like they had a Bernabeu hangover .
Sprinting from his own half , he was fouled in a bid to prevent a quick City counter-attack but bounced back to his feet and carried on , surging into the heart of the Villa defence .
After all the chit-chat about Jack Grealish in the build-up , the stage was set for the 19-year-old , and he rose to the challenge .
Villa were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a moment of inspiration to prise them open .
They got two .
Rodri , faced by the serried ranks of claret and blue , lifted a ball beyond the far post , where Foden had made a dart .
The youngster composed himself to head back across goal and find Aguero , who adjusted himself and volleyed beyond Orjan Nyland to break the deadlock on 20 minutes .
He was a fitting scorer , equalling the record for League Cup final appearances with five - the same as teammates David Silva and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heskey and Petr Cech .
The Stockport lad was on fire in the first half , and even showed that his hours in the gym , building up that slight physique , has paid off after he muscled Jack Grealish off the ball .
Grealish has been hailed as the next big thing for England , linked with moves to both City and Manchester United in the summer .
Foden showed everyone that he has been the next big English thing for two years , even though he is still a teenager .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ increasingly it was Foden on the right who became the focus of attacks , and when another thrust led to a corner on the half-hour , City went 2-0 up .
Villa complained , with some justification , that it should have been a goal kick but the decision stood and when Gundogan swung in the cross , Rodri roared in to thump a header past Nyland .
The Spain midfielder was not bought for his aerial prowess , but it was very much seen as a bonus – and with two headed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , it is turning into quite a bonus .
Villa struck back as John Stones , recalled from the cold after being left out of the matchday squad entirely in midweek , stumbled and fell as he back-pedalled , seeking to deal with a high ball .
That sent Grealish away on the left and when his cross found Mbwana Samatta , his header beat Claudio Bravo all ends up .
That gave an edge to the second half , but City remained firmly in control , and the introduction of Kevin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dominance .
City pressed hard without forging too many chances , although City fans on both sides thought Aguero 's volley from Bernardo 's clever cross had gone in it as billowed the side netting .
Claudio Bravo , who had nothing to do for most of the game , proved to be a late hero as he turned Bjorn Engels ' header onto the post .

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Maybe Manchester City should get themselves European bans every season!
Since the Blues were handed the punishment by Uefa, they have won at Leicester to take a grip on second place, reaped some glory at Real Madrid, and now lifted the Carabao Cup for the third year on the bounce.
Goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri were enough to see the Blues home, even though Mbwana Samatta's header ensured it went to the wire.
And that was ample reward for the 34,600 supporters who dug deep into their pockets for the fourth visit to Wembley in a year.
For their affection, City fans have been bashed as badly as the club, called everything from plastic glory-hunters to human rights abuse vindicators – all of it utter nonsense, for a crime no more than loving your club.
This week they were even told, incredibly, that all the success had made them unhappy, and that they hankered for the good old, bad old days.
That fails to understand that, while City fans cherish the dark days, in which their faith, hope and loyalty was sorely tested, the memories of those times only make today’s success all the sweeter.
They are two sides of the same love, so that Shaun Goater and Andy Morrison are loved and revered in the same way as Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany.
The fans surging down Wembley Way certainly did not seem to be suffering from some kind of angst. They were doing what football supporters do, backing their club.
And the team responded with a routine win at Wembley, at the end of a dramatic and successful week.
Whatever the outcome of City's legal wrangle with Uefa, the fans, the players and Pep Guardiola are wholly innocent, and don't deserve the flak they have received.
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At Wembley, they got the chance to come together and show that, on the pitch and in the stands, the Blues ARE a class act.
Villa began with some enterprise as Anwar El Ghazi headed onto the roof of the net but it was not long before the City clamp was crushing the life out of the Villans.
Foden had already looked the liveliest of a City bunch who had eight changes from the team which beat Real Madrid in the week, but still looked like they had a Bernabeu hangover.
Sprinting from his own half, he was fouled in a bid to prevent a quick City counter-attack but bounced back to his feet and carried on, surging into the heart of the Villa defence.
After all the chit-chat about Jack Grealish in the build-up, the stage was set for the 19-year-old, and he rose to the challenge.
Villa were sitting deep and it would clearly need a moment of inspiration to prise them open.
They got two. Rodri, faced by the serried ranks of claret and blue, lifted a ball beyond the far post, where Foden had made a dart.
The youngster composed himself to head back across goal and find Aguero, who adjusted himself and volleyed beyond Orjan Nyland to break the deadlock on 20 minutes.
He was a fitting scorer, equalling the record for League Cup final appearances with five - the same as teammates David Silva and Fernandinho, plus Ryan Giggs, Emile Heskey and Petr Cech.
The Stockport lad was on fire in the first half, and even showed that his hours in the gym, building up that slight physique, has paid off after he muscled Jack Grealish off the ball.
Grealish has been hailed as the next big thing for England, linked with moves to both City and Manchester United in the summer.
Foden showed everyone that he has been the next big English thing for two years, even though he is still a teenager.
City had Sterling on the left but increasingly it was Foden on the right who became the focus of attacks, and when another thrust led to a corner on the half-hour, City went 2-0 up.
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Villa complained, with some justification, that it should have been a goal kick but the decision stood and when Gundogan swung in the cross, Rodri roared in to thump a header past Nyland.
The Spain midfielder was not bought for his aerial prowess, but it was very much seen as a bonus – and with two headed goals from corners in the last 11 days, it is turning into quite a bonus.
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Villa struck back as John Stones, recalled from the cold after being left out of the matchday squad entirely in midweek, stumbled and fell as he back-pedalled, seeking to deal with a high ball.
That sent Grealish away on the left and when his cross found Mbwana Samatta, his header beat Claudio Bravo all ends up.
That gave an edge to the second half, but City remained firmly in control, and the introduction of Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva just increased the dominance.
City pressed hard without forging too many chances, although City fans on both sides thought Aguero's volley from Bernardo's clever cross had gone in it as billowed the side netting.
Claudio Bravo, who had nothing to do for most of the game, proved to be a late hero as he turned Bjorn Engels' header onto the post.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Man City player ratings vs Aston Villa as Phil Foden shines and John Stones trips

Given no chance with the goal , and he had little else to do until a fine late save - @ @ @ @ @ cause havoc down the right , offering defensive support - 7 Tripped over his own @ @ @ @ @ to ruin what had been a simple return to the team - 5 Masterful in @ @ @ @ @ , and aggressive enough to win his aerial duels too - 8 Good in those @ @ @ @ @ - a king of the rondo - 7 Circulated the ball so well to ensure @ @ @ @ @ possession - 7 Lifted a great pass for Foden 's assist and then powered in @ @ @ @ @ Finding that his once-impeccable touch occasionally lets him down these days - 7 Kept threatening @ @ @ @ @ the threats all came to nothing - 6 In exactly the right place to open @ @ @ @ @ a menace throughout - 7 Lovely assist for the first goal , and his athleticism @ @ @ @ @ City throughout - 8 ( for D. Silva 76 ) no time to mark

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Claudio Bravo
Given no chance with the goal, and he had little else to do until a fine late save - 7
Kyle Walker
Happy to let Foden cause havoc down the right, offering defensive support - 7
John Stones
Tripped over his own feet at the crucial moment to ruin what had been a simple return to the team - 5
Fernandinho
Masterful in his reading of the game, and aggressive enough to win his aerial duels too - 8
Aleks Zinchenko
Good in those tight areas around the box - a king of the rondo - 7
Ilkay Gundogan
Circulated the ball so well to ensure City had 71 per cent possession - 7
Rodri
Lifted a great pass for Foden's assist and then powered in the second goal - 8
David Silva
Finding that his once-impeccable touch occasionally lets him down these days - 7
Raheem Sterling
Kept threatening to cut loose, but the threats all came to nothing - 6
Sergio Aguero
In exactly the right place to open the scoring, and was a menace throughout - 7
Phil Foden
Lovely assist for the first goal, and his athleticism and thrust were key to City throughout - 8
Subs
Kevin De Bruyne
(for Gundogan 58) After Lord Mayor's show - 6
Bernardo Silva
(for D. Silva 76) no time to mark
Gabriel Jesus
(for Aguero 84)
Not used: Ederson, Mendy, Mahrez, Otamendi.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Man taken to hospital after crash involving motorbike and car in Leigh

A man has been taken to hospital , after crashing with a car on a main road and coming off @ @ @ @ @ happened on Smallbrook Lane , Leigh at around 2pm , and the road was closed @ @ @ @ @ Jehovah 's Witnesses , and Jack and Track Autocentre .
According to a police officer @ @ @ @ @ a young lad crashed into a car and came off his bike '' .
Witnesses @ @ @ @ @ ambulance land near the scene and carry someone away .
A motorbike was on its @ @ @ @ @ of the road and a grey Audi A3 was on a patch of grass near @ @ @ @ @ windscreen and a badly damaged passenger door .
The road reopened just after 4.30pm .
@ @ @ @ @ remained at the scene clearing debris from the road and pavement .
They also spoke @ @ @ @ @ street .
Just after 5pm , vehicle recovery firm Hough Green Garage arrived to take @ @ @ @ @ Evening News has contacted the police and ambulance service for comment .

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A man has been taken to hospital, after crashing with a car on a main road and coming off his motorbike.
The incident happened on Smallbrook Lane, Leigh at around 2pm, and the road was closed between the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, and Jack and Track Autocentre.
According to a police officer at the scene: "a young lad crashed into a car and came off his bike".
Witnesses also reported seeing an air ambulance land near the scene and carry someone away.
A motorbike was on its side, at the side of the road and a grey Audi A3 was on a patch of grass near the motorbike with a smashed windscreen and a badly damaged passenger door.
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The road reopened just after 4.30pm.
Following the incident, police remained at the scene clearing debris from the road and pavement. They also spoke to people living on the street.
Just after 5pm, vehicle recovery firm Hough Green Garage arrived to take the motorbike away.
Manchester Evening News has contacted the police and ambulance service for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Man City fans call for John Stones to be dropped after Carabao Cup final mistake

Manchester City fans have called for young defender Eric Garcia to get more game time for the club following another mistake by John Stones .
City were looking likely to win their first piece of silverware of the season and win the Carabao Cup for the third consecutive time after a dominant first-half performance in the final against Aston Villa .
The Blues dominated the proceedings and took a deserved 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri , though the latter came from a corner that should n't have been awarded .
Everything seemed to be under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ error from Stones would give Villa a route back into the game .
An innocuous long ball was lofted towards the City back-line and the England international looked certain to head it clear , but as the ball dropped he fell to the ground allowing Anwar El Ghazi to run through and send a brilliant cross into the box for Mbwana Samatta to head home .
It 's yet another error from Stones who has struggled for form over the last two seasons , showing why he was n't even on the bench @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Fans have grown frustrated with the errors and want to see teenager Garcia , who has impressed in his 11 first-team appearances this season , move above Stones in the pecking order .
You can see a selection of their reactions below : Stones ' inclusion was one of eight changes manager Pep Guardiola made for the final and the Blues boss explained that he made the changes to 'make everyone feel involved ' .
`` It 's better to be here than not be here , '' he told Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the squad and I wanted to make everybody feel involved .
That 's why .
I pick a selection to win the game , that 's fresh , for mentality . ''

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Manchester City fans have called for young defender Eric Garcia to get more game time for the club following another mistake by John Stones.
City were looking likely to win their first piece of silverware of the season and win the Carabao Cup for the third consecutive time after a dominant first-half performance in the final against Aston Villa.
The Blues dominated the proceedings and took a deserved 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero and Rodri, though the latter came from a corner that shouldn't have been awarded.
Everything seemed to be under control as half-time approached but a costly error from Stones would give Villa a route back into the game.
An innocuous long ball was lofted towards the City back-line and the England international looked certain to head it clear, but as the ball dropped he fell to the ground allowing Anwar El Ghazi to run through and send a brilliant cross into the box for Mbwana Samatta to head home.
It's yet another error from Stones who has struggled for form over the last two seasons, showing why he wasn't even on the bench for Wednesday's victory over Real Madrid.
Fans have grown frustrated with the errors and want to see teenager Garcia, who has impressed in his 11 first-team appearances this season, move above Stones in the pecking order.
You can see a selection of their reactions below:
Stones' inclusion was one of eight changes manager Pep Guardiola made for the final and the Blues boss explained that he made the changes to 'make everyone feel involved'.
"It's better to be here than not be here," he told Sky Sports.
"I trust a lot with all the squad and I wanted to make everybody feel involved. That's why. I pick a selection to win the game, that's fresh, for mentality."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Why Everton goal vs Manchester United was disallowed by VAR

PGMOL have confirmed that VAR ruled out Dominic Calvert-Lewin 's goal against Manchester United as Gylfi Sigurdsson was offside and directly impacted David de Gea 's ability to make a save .
The United shot stopper made a fantastic save to keep the scores level but Everton had the rebound in the back of the net .
Calvert-Lewin fired a low shot past a crowd of United defenders and Sigurdsson - who was still on the ground from the earlier phase of play - managed to lift his feet out the way of the deflected effort .
The goal was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was chalked out shortly after following a VAR review which frustrated the home crowd and Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti .
PGMOL have confirmed that Sigurdsson 's involvement resulted in the decision .
Their statement reads : `` In the 91st minute of Everton v Manchester United , Dominic Calvert-Lewin 's goal was disallowed following a VAR Review for an offside against Gylfi Sigurdsson .
`` The on-field decision was to award the goal , but the VAR advised the referee that Sigurdsson was in an offside position directly in the line of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an obvious action that impacted de Gea 's ability to make a save . ''
Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane gave his opinion on the decision following the game .
He believes United would have felt aggrieved to lose two points by such a goal .
Keane told Sky Sports : `` I think he was in-line with the ball and I do n't think De Gea would have saved it .
`` If it was allowed I think we would have had Ole on the pitch speaking to the referee .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way and I can see why Everton are disappointed but I do think they got the right decision . ''

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PGMOL have confirmed that VAR ruled out Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal against Manchester United as Gylfi Sigurdsson was offside and directly impacted David de Gea 's ability to make a save.
The United shot stopper made a fantastic save to keep the scores level but Everton had the rebound in the back of the net.
Calvert-Lewin fired a low shot past a crowd of United defenders and Sigurdsson - who was still on the ground from the earlier phase of play - managed to lift his feet out the way of the deflected effort.
The goal was awarded by on-field referee Chris Kavanagh but it was chalked out shortly after following a VAR review which frustrated the home crowd and Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti.
PGMOL have confirmed that Sigurdsson's involvement resulted in the decision.
Their statement reads: "In the 91st minute of Everton v Manchester United, Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal was disallowed following a VAR Review for an offside against Gylfi Sigurdsson.
"The on-field decision was to award the goal, but the VAR advised the referee that Sigurdsson was in an offside position directly in the line of vision of David de Gea and made an obvious action that impacted de Gea's ability to make a save."
Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane gave his opinion on the decision following the game.
He believes United would have felt aggrieved to lose two points by such a goal.
Keane told Sky Sports: "I think he was in-line with the ball and I don't think De Gea would have saved it.
"If it was allowed I think we would have had Ole on the pitch speaking to the referee.
"Sigurdsson should have gotten out of the way and I can see why Everton are disappointed but I do think they got the right decision."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Man City v Aston Villa: Carabao Cup Final in pictures

Manchester City were aiming to win the Carabao Cup for the third successive season Thousands of Manchester City fans made the now-familiar trip to London to see if the Blues could continue their dominance of the Carabao Cup and win the trophy for the third successive year .
Aston Villa were City 's opponents at Wembley as the Premier League sides aimed to lift the first silverware of the season .
City have enjoyed plenty of success in this competition under Pep Guardiola , and have beaten Preston , Southampton , Oxford and Manchester United ( over two legs ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea on penalties in last year 's final , after a comfortable victory over Arsenal in 2018 .
They 've won the last four domestic trophies on offer - and were hoping to extend that extraordinary record to five .
Man City vs Aston Villa LIVE : All the updates and action from the Carabao Cup Final Villa , historically , also have a very good record in the League Cup having won it five times - their last triumph being in 1996 when they beat Leeds United 3-0 .
We 're gathering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - see them below .

Manchester City were aiming to win the Carabao Cup for the third successive season
Thousands of Manchester City fans made the now-familiar trip to London to see if the Blues could continue their dominance of the Carabao Cup and win the trophy for the third successive year.
Aston Villa were City's opponents at Wembley as the Premier League sides aimed to lift the first silverware of the season.
City have enjoyed plenty of success in this competition under Pep Guardiola, and have beaten Preston, Southampton, Oxford and Manchester United (over two legs) to reach the final. They beat Chelsea on penalties in last year's final, after a comfortable victory over Arsenal in 2018.
They've won the last four domestic trophies on offer - and were hoping to extend that extraordinary record to five.
Man City vs Aston Villa LIVE: All the updates and action from the Carabao Cup Final
Villa, historically, also have a very good record in the League Cup having won it five times - their last triumph being in 1996 when they beat Leeds United 3-0.
We're gathering some of the best images from Wembley - see them below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Holly Willoughby refuses to shake hands with This Morning guest after speaking to man with coronavir

Holly Willoughby refuses to shake hands with This Morning guest after speaking to man with coronavirus

Holly Willoughby decided not to shake hands with a guest on This Morning to discuss coronavirus .
Holly and her co-host Phillip Schofield had just spoken to Connor Reed , 39 , who has tested positive for the virus , when she decided against the polite gesture towards Professor Paul Hunter , who was sitting on the sofa .
Connor , who is currently stuck in Wuhan , is thought to be the first Brit to have caught the disease , known as COVID-19 .
He told the presenting pair via video link that the virus presents in three stages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He then explained to a concerned looking Holly and Phil that he went to hospital when his condition worsened .
Connor then revealed to the ITV programme what it is like to be in the city , which is still under quarantine .
`` One person from each household is not allowed to leave for three days , '' he said .
`` It is actually quite scary ... at the moment it is very dead and you can feel the atmosphere . ''
He added that while there is not much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal level there are “ lots we can do ” .
Prof Hunter said : `` I 'm substantially less optimistic than we were six weeks ago . ''
Phil asked him how long it will likely last , to which the professor gauged it would carry on into the summer .
`` Personally , I do n't think it will disappear completely ... hopefully by [ the autumn ] there will be a vaccine , '' he said .
He added that while he is not convinced you can contract the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he added that he is “ not ruling anything out ” .
At the end of the interview , Holly quipped : `` Thank you for being here .
We wo n't shake hands . ''
`` We ’ ll elbow bump , '' added Phil , as they all laughed awkwardly .
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV .

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Holly Willoughby decided not to shake hands with a guest on This Morning to discuss coronavirus.
Holly and her co-host Phillip Schofield had just spoken to Connor Reed, 39, who has tested positive for the virus, when she decided against the polite gesture towards Professor Paul Hunter, who was sitting on the sofa.
Connor, who is currently stuck in Wuhan, is thought to be the first Brit to have caught the disease, known as COVID-19.
He told the presenting pair via video link that the virus presents in three stages - cold, flu and then pneumonia.
(Image: ITV)
He then explained to a concerned looking Holly and Phil that he went to hospital when his condition worsened.
Connor then revealed to the ITV programme what it is like to be in the city, which is still under quarantine.
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"One person from each household is not allowed to leave for three days," he said.
"It is actually quite scary... at the moment it is very dead and you can feel the atmosphere."
He added that while there is not much the government can do, on a personal level there are “lots we can do”.
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Prof Hunter said: "I'm substantially less optimistic than we were six weeks ago."
Phil asked him how long it will likely last, to which the professor gauged it would carry on into the summer.
"Personally, I don't think it will disappear completely... hopefully by [the autumn] there will be a vaccine," he said.
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He added that while he is not convinced you can contract the virus once you’ve had it, he added that he is “not ruling anything out”.
At the end of the interview, Holly quipped: "Thank you for being here. We won't shake hands."
"We’ll elbow bump," added Phil, as they all laughed awkwardly.
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Police want to find man who missed court appearance - officers believe he is 'actively committing cr

Police want to find man who missed court appearance - officers believe he is 'actively committing crime'

Police are appealing for help to find a man who has links to south Manchester after he failed to attend court .
35-year-old Michael Todd failed to attend Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on February 3 for a number of driving offences committed in March last year .
Todd was to appear in court last month for driving a motor-vehicle without any third party insurance , driving a motor-vehicle whilst disqualified and for a failure to provide specimen of breath for analysis .
Police are now trying to track the whereabouts of Todd , who is known to frequent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspected to be actively committing crime in Chorlton and Didsbury .
Anyone with information is asked to contact police .
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Police are appealing for help to find a man who has links to south Manchester after he failed to attend court.
35-year-old Michael Todd failed to attend Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on February 3 for a number of driving offences committed in March last year.
Todd was to appear in court last month for driving a motor-vehicle without any third party insurance, driving a motor-vehicle whilst disqualified and for a failure to provide specimen of breath for analysis.
Police are now trying to track the whereabouts of Todd, who is known to frequent the area of Chorlton .
He is also suspected to be actively committing crime in Chorlton and Didsbury.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Contact police on 0161 856 4973 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, online or on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Poundland is making a huge change to what it sells in 60 of its UK stores

Bargain lovers will know that Poundland can be an absolute goldmine sometimes .
Whether you 're looking for a £1 engagement ring , a novelty rubber duck or a bumper pack of biscuits , the discount store will more often than not have you covered .
But while many Poundland shops have offered chilled food and drinks for years , there 's always been one thing missing - frozen goods .
That 's all about to change , though , because the budget store has just announced that 60 of its UK stores are about to get freezer sections .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking about the decision to expand its chilled and frozen food selection , Poundland 's managing director , Barry Williams , said : `` It 's clear from our five-store pilot that customers have given a warm welcome to our Project Ice offer that brings our promise of amazing value to more of what they buy , week-in , week-out . ''
Stores in the north and in the midlands will be first to benefit from the changes , with locations such as Gateshead , Hartlepool , Sunderland and Nottingham on the list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first 20 `` shop-in-shops '' by the end of this month .
The remaining 40 are set to open by early June - so watch this space !

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Bargain lovers will know that Poundland can be an absolute goldmine sometimes.
Whether you're looking for a £1 engagement ring, a novelty rubber duck or a bumper pack of biscuits, the discount store will more often than not have you covered.
But while many Poundland shops have offered chilled food and drinks for years, there's always been one thing missing - frozen goods.
That's all about to change, though, because the budget store has just announced that 60 of its UK stores are about to get freezer sections. What a time to be alive.
Speaking about the decision to expand its chilled and frozen food selection, Poundland's managing director, Barry Williams, said: "It's clear from our five-store pilot that customers have given a warm welcome to our Project Ice offer that brings our promise of amazing value to more of what they buy, week-in, week-out."
Stores in the north and in the midlands will be first to benefit from the changes, with locations such as Gateshead, Hartlepool, Sunderland and Nottingham on the list.
Poundland says it expects to open the first 20 "shop-in-shops" by the end of this month. The remaining 40 are set to open by early June - so watch this space!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Salford council's 'Tory pigs' row rumbles on as councillors blast 'absolutely appalling' language

Conservative councillors in Salford have blasted language used by Labour after an Eccles councillor referred to 'Tory pigs ’ on social media .
Tory member Karen Garrido said she did not want to sit in the council chamber last week alongside Labour councillor Mike McCusker following his remarks on Facebook .
Coun McCusker had been in an online debate over the availability of people to stand as candidates for the Conservatives when he wrote : “ Not enough Tory pigs this year .
They appear to be begging any Tory pig on the farm to help out .
Not enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Have you ever been canvassed by the Tories ?
They had one guy on his own trying to cover the whole of Eccles when I stood .
I met him and he congratulated me two weeks before the election . ''
Coun Garrido told last week ’ s full council meeting that she was fed up with the language directed at Tories .
She said : “ We have got to stop this name-calling , It ’ s upsetting .
You have to stop it .
We have to stop it .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a personal note , I ’ m only here today because it is budget and it ’ s the most important day of the year with the council .
I wouldn ’ t be sat in a room with a person who calls me and like-minded people like me ‘ Tory pigs ’ .
“ Never in my life - I ’ ve had arguments with people in this council , but I have never , ever stooped to that low .
This is absolutely appalling .
`` And I will not sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t sort it out .
I will not come to any meeting that that person is sat in.
” Coun McCusker said his response was written in the context of someone previously posting : `` In Salford a pig sporting a red rose will be elected '' - a reference to Salford being solidly Labour for decades .
He told the MEN : `` There were a number of disparaging comments being made about Labour , including that a pig with a red rose would get elected in Salford .
“ In that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not saying that all Tories are pigs .
It was however inappropriate wording and I should not have responded at that level .
`` It was a poor choice of words to take that analogy further .
“ I should work to a higher level of responsibility .
I should not have written it , and I apologise for any offence taken . ''
He also found himself in hot water after he referred to Irish party Fine Gael as 'blueshirt b******s ' in another post .
Read more of today 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in the meeting that the comments had been referred to the chief whip , and that he had ‘ reaffirmed the importance ’ of the city council ’ s social media policy to every member of the Labour group .
He said : “ All of us have to be careful about our language .
I ’ ve already acted on many of the points you ’ ve made .
But let ’ s just acknowledge that language used by politicians up and down the country is not in a great place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour leaders in the council argued that offensive language in politics comes from the top - and pointed to comments made by Boris Johnson about Muslim women , gay men , and Congolese people in the past .
“ In August 2018 , your [ Conservative ] Prime Minister said in the Telegraph said it ’ s absolutely ridiculous that people should choose to go around looking like letterboxes , '' Mr Dennett said .
“ In 1998 , writing about the resignation of Peter Mandelson , Boris Johnson said the announcement would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bum boys in the Ministry of Sound nightclub .
“ And in an open editorial piece in the Telegraph , he writes about describing the people of Congo as having watermelon smiles .
“ Language is absolutely important , councillor Garrido , every single politician , be they national government , local government or in our city regional council , it is incumbent upon them to be cognisant of their use of language .
We ’ ll do our utmost to tackle those things.
” Speaking afterwards to the Local Democracy Reporting Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apologised several times for his comments and hoped that parties across the chamber in Salford could work together in the interests of the residents .

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Conservative councillors in Salford have blasted language used by Labour after an Eccles councillor referred to 'Tory pigs’ on social media.
Tory member Karen Garrido said she did not want to sit in the council chamber last week alongside Labour councillor Mike McCusker following his remarks on Facebook .
Coun McCusker had been in an online debate over the availability of people to stand as candidates for the Conservatives when he wrote: “Not enough Tory pigs this year. They appear to be begging any Tory pig on the farm to help out. Not enough members to get 60 candidates.
"Have you ever been canvassed by the Tories? They had one guy on his own trying to cover the whole of Eccles when I stood. I met him and he congratulated me two weeks before the election."
Coun Garrido told last week’s full council meeting that she was fed up with the language directed at Tories.
She said: “We have got to stop this name-calling, It’s upsetting. You have to stop it. We have to stop it. You have to stop it.
“On a personal note, I’m only here today because it is budget and it’s the most important day of the year with the council. I wouldn’t be sat in a room with a person who calls me and like-minded people like me ‘Tory pigs’.
“Never in my life - I’ve had arguments with people in this council, but I have never, ever stooped to that low. This is absolutely appalling.
"And I will not sit in a room if you don’t sort it out. I will not come to any meeting that that person is sat in.”
Coun McCusker said his response was written in the context of someone previously posting: "In Salford a pig sporting a red rose will be elected" - a reference to Salford being solidly Labour for decades.
He told the MEN: "There were a number of disparaging comments being made about Labour, including that a pig with a red rose would get elected in Salford.
“In that context I continued that analogy. I was not saying that all Tories are pigs. It was however inappropriate wording and I should not have responded at that level.
"It was a poor choice of words to take that analogy further.
“I should work to a higher level of responsibility. I should not have written it, and I apologise for any offence taken."
He also found himself in hot water after he referred to Irish party Fine Gael as 'blueshirt b******s' in another post.
City mayor Paul Dennett said in the meeting that the comments had been referred to the chief whip, and that he had ‘reaffirmed the importance’ of the city council’s social media policy to every member of the Labour group.
He said: “All of us have to be careful about our language. I’ve already acted on many of the points you’ve made. But let’s just acknowledge that language used by politicians up and down the country is not in a great place at this point in time.”
But Labour leaders in the council argued that offensive language in politics comes from the top - and pointed to comments made by Boris Johnson about Muslim women, gay men, and Congolese people in the past.
“In August 2018, your [Conservative] Prime Minister said in the Telegraph said it’s absolutely ridiculous that people should choose to go around looking like letterboxes," Mr Dennett said.
“In 1998, writing about the resignation of Peter Mandelson, Boris Johnson said the announcement would lead to the bumbling of tank top bum boys in the Ministry of Sound nightclub.
“And in an open editorial piece in the Telegraph, he writes about describing the people of Congo as having watermelon smiles.
“Language is absolutely important, councillor Garrido, every single politician, be they national government, local government or in our city regional council, it is incumbent upon them to be cognisant of their use of language. We’ll do our utmost to tackle those things.”
Speaking afterwards to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, councillor Mike McCusker said he had apologised several times for his comments and hoped that parties across the chamber in Salford could work together in the interests of the residents.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Conman who tricked BBC's Children in Need jailed for blowing charity money

A conman has been jailed after blowing money raised for his anti-bullying charity on gambling .
John Fisher and David Turner launched kids charity Action 4 Bullying in 2014 which was supported by BBC 's annual fundraiser Children In Need as well as celebrities .
The pair said that the charity was for the `` protection of good health among children in north Birmingham… to provide structured support , learning and recreational activities to promote confidence and self-esteem . ''
Over three years , Fisher and Turner set up crowdfunding projects , recruited volunteers and secured grants totalling £122,000 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Need as well as £9,100 from Birmingham City Council , and £7,400 from West Midlands Police .
Both men were arrested in 2017 on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position and an enquiry launched by our Complex Investigations Unit .
The pair , from Erdington , admitted fraud charge when they appeared at Birmingham Crown Court last Wednesday ( February 26 ) .
Fisher was jailed for 30 months while Turner was handed a 22-month prison term suspended for two years .
Things began to go wrong when Fisher started to `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the charity 's money to fund his online gambling habit .
Turner also helped himself to thousands .
Detectives discovered from Fisher ’ s bank statements that between September 2014 and May 2017 he squandered £31,621 playing online slots machines and other games .
Over the same dates he transferred £37,501 from the coffers of Action 4 Bullying but also gambled directly from the charity ’ s PayPal account .
Turner also transferred £24,787 into his own accounts but in April 2017 .
Turner eventually confided with one of the charity 's trustees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Detective Constable Jade Southern , said : “ Turner has experienced bullying and so wanted to set up a charity .
`` He met Fisher via Facebook and he had the qualifications and know-how to get the project up and running .
`` Turner was initially the founder but Fisher began to exert more influence and seized the title of Project Manager .
`` There is no doubt Fisher intimidated Turner and when he was initially confronted over missing money he threatened to sack Turner .
`` This was a charity designed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself was a bully , intimidating Turner and seeing the charity as a revenue stream for himself .
`` Company documents stipulated they could each claim £10 a day in expenses .
`` But they actually both helped themselves to tens of thousands of pounds .
`` Turner knew about Fisher ’ s gambling but authorised payments even though he knew the money was probably going to be gambled .
And Turner admitted fudging the figures and lying to trustees at bi-monthly meetings . ''
DC Southern added : `` I 'm pleased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fisher 's fraud and the roles both these men played in stealing charity money which should have been used to fund good causes .
`` And I 'd like to thanks the victims , the organisations who donated money in good faith believing it would be used to help vulnerable children , for their patience whilst this case was thoroughly investigated .
`` We 've secured a Proceeds of Crime Order against the men and we will look to retrieve any cash or assets the men have .
`` The order will hang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or property in the future . ''

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A conman has been jailed after blowing money raised for his anti-bullying charity on gambling.
John Fisher and David Turner launched kids charity Action 4 Bullying in 2014 which was supported by BBC's annual fundraiser Children In Need as well as celebrities.
The pair said that the charity was for the "protection of good health among children in north Birmingham… to provide structured support, learning and recreational activities to promote confidence and self-esteem."
Over three years, Fisher and Turner set up crowdfunding projects, recruited volunteers and secured grants totalling £122,000.
More than £26,000 came from Children In Need as well as £9,100 from Birmingham City Council, and £7,400 from West Midlands Police.
Both men were arrested in 2017 on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position and an enquiry launched by our Complex Investigations Unit.
(Image: SWNS)
The pair, from Erdington, admitted fraud charge when they appeared at Birmingham Crown Court last Wednesday (February 26).
Fisher was jailed for 30 months while Turner was handed a 22-month prison term suspended for two years.
Things began to go wrong when Fisher started to "bully" Turner into letting him use the charity's money to fund his online gambling habit.
Turner also helped himself to thousands.
Detectives discovered from Fisher’s bank statements that between September 2014 and May 2017 he squandered £31,621 playing online slots machines and other games.
Over the same dates he transferred £37,501 from the coffers of Action 4 Bullying but also gambled directly from the charity’s PayPal account.
(Image: WMP / SWNS)
Turner also transferred £24,787 into his own accounts but in April 2017.
Turner eventually confided with one of the charity's trustees who alerted police.
Action 4 Bullying has since folded.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Jade Southern, said: “Turner has experienced bullying and so wanted to set up a charity.
"He met Fisher via Facebook and he had the qualifications and know-how to get the project up and running.
"Turner was initially the founder but Fisher began to exert more influence and seized the title of Project Manager.
"There is no doubt Fisher intimidated Turner and when he was initially confronted over missing money he threatened to sack Turner.
(Image: WMP / SWNS)
"This was a charity designed to tackle bullying and help sufferers but Fisher himself was a bully, intimidating Turner and seeing the charity as a revenue stream for himself.
"Company documents stipulated they could each claim £10 a day in expenses.
"But they actually both helped themselves to tens of thousands of pounds.
"Turner knew about Fisher’s gambling but authorised payments even though he knew the money was probably going to be gambled. And Turner admitted fudging the figures and lying to trustees at bi-monthly meetings."
DC Southern added: "I'm pleased the courts have recognised the seriousness of Fisher's fraud and the roles both these men played in stealing charity money which should have been used to fund good causes.
"And I'd like to thanks the victims, the organisations who donated money in good faith believing it would be used to help vulnerable children, for their patience whilst this case was thoroughly investigated.
"We've secured a Proceeds of Crime Order against the men and we will look to retrieve any cash or assets the men have.
"The order will hang over them and we can seize money or property in the future."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--How Man City players reacted to Liverpool FC loss to Watford

Oleksandr Zinchenko admits he and his Manchester City teammates were all surprised to see Liverpool fall to defeat at Watford on Saturday .
Prior to their loss at Vicarage Road , Liverpool had only dropped points once this season in the Premier League and were unbeaten since losing to City in January 2019 .
Jurgen Klopp 's side are still just four wins away from securing their first Premier League title and remain 22 points ahead of City .
Their dominance has prompted Pep Guardiola and many of his players to concede defeat in their bid to win a third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the remaining cup competitions .
City won the first of those trophies on Sunday by beating Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup final and Zinchenko spoke after the game , saying his side will continue to fight for every competition .
`` It is so important for us to win every title , '' he said .
`` We are so happy for that .
We have an unbelievable squad and we fight for all titles .
So everyone is happy but we should think about the next game because we have one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fight . ''
When asked about Liverpool 's surprise 3-0 defeat by Watford , Zinchenko revealed the shock in the City dressing room at the result .
`` I was busy .
I did n't watch the game .
I just saw the result , '' he explained , saying City will not lose focus in the league despite re-focusing their efforts on the two remaining cups .
`` We are not focused on that .
Everyone was surprised but we are focused on our games .
They are so far away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to show our class after our performance in every single game and then at the end of the season we are going to speak about if it was a good season for us or if it was successful or not .
`` We are still fighting for another title and we have to do our job .
We have to do our best and then we will see .
`` We have the Champions League and the FA Cup as well .
We are going to fight for these titles and see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the game , which is the next one and that is it .
We do n't have to think too much about .
It is just about performances . ''

Oleksandr Zinchenko admits he and his Manchester City teammates were all surprised to see Liverpool fall to defeat at Watford on Saturday.
Prior to their loss at Vicarage Road, Liverpool had only dropped points once this season in the Premier League and were unbeaten since losing to City in January 2019.
Jurgen Klopp's side are still just four wins away from securing their first Premier League title and remain 22 points ahead of City. Their dominance has prompted Pep Guardiola and many of his players to concede defeat in their bid to win a third successive title, with focus switching to the remaining cup competitions.
City won the first of those trophies on Sunday by beating Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup final and Zinchenko spoke after the game, saying his side will continue to fight for every competition.
"It is so important for us to win every title," he said.
"We are so happy for that. We have an unbelievable squad and we fight for all titles. So everyone is happy but we should think about the next game because we have one or two other challenges. We want to fight."
When asked about Liverpool's surprise 3-0 defeat by Watford, Zinchenko revealed the shock in the City dressing room at the result.
"I was busy. I didn't watch the game. I just saw the result," he explained, saying City will not lose focus in the league despite re-focusing their efforts on the two remaining cups.
"We are not focused on that. Everyone was surprised but we are focused on our games. They are so far away from us on paper. But we have to show our class after our performance in every single game and then at the end of the season we are going to speak about if it was a good season for us or if it was successful or not.
"We are still fighting for another title and we have to do our job. We have to do our best and then we will see.
"We have the Champions League and the FA Cup as well. We are going to fight for these titles and see what happens.
"Everyone is focused on the game, which is the next one and that is it. We don't have to think too much about. It is just about performances."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Parents let boy, 11, drive car because they were 'fed up' with him playing Grand Theft Auto all day

Police in Blackpool have found an 11-year-old boy driving a car with his parents who were `` trying to stop him playing Grand Theft Auto all day '' .
A member of the boy 's family told cops that they were so fed up with him playing the video game , that they decided to give the child a driving lesson .
Officers from Lancashire police stopped the red Vauxhall Astra in a car park in Blackpool town centre and have reported the adult for a series of traffic offences .
Posting on Twitter , a spokesperson for police wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was 11-years-old .
Yes , eleven .
`` A family member was fed up with the child playing Grand Theft Auto all day on the Playstation , so brought him out to practice driving on a car park in Blackpool .
`` The adult has been reported for traffic offences . ''
Staggeringly , some people saw no issue with the boy driving .
One man wrote : `` Back in the day this was normal , apart from the gaming bit . ''
But he was called out by another Twitter user @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Really do n't get why an eleven year old was behind the wheel . ''
On Facebook , someone wrote : `` They do driving lessons for children aged 10 and over in Bolton .
He should have booked the kid on one of those . ''
In the UK , you can apply for a provisional driving licence when you are 15 years old and nine months .
You can start driving when you 're 17 .
You can drive a car when you are 16 if you get , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) .
Drivers under 17 are able to learn the basics of driving , with qualified instructors , on private land .
The courses are much safer than public roads and are also available to nervous learner drivers over 17 .

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Police in Blackpool have found an 11-year-old boy driving a car with his parents who were "trying to stop him playing Grand Theft Auto all day".
A member of the boy's family told cops that they were so fed up with him playing the video game, that they decided to give the child a driving lesson.
Officers from Lancashire police stopped the red Vauxhall Astra in a car park in Blackpool town centre and have reported the adult for a series of traffic offences.
Posting on Twitter, a spokesperson for police wrote: "The driver of this car was 11-years-old. Yes, eleven.
"A family member was fed up with the child playing Grand Theft Auto all day on the Playstation, so brought him out to practice driving on a car park in Blackpool.
"The adult has been reported for traffic offences."
Staggeringly, some people saw no issue with the boy driving.
One man wrote: "Back in the day this was normal, apart from the gaming bit."
But he was called out by another Twitter user, who said: "Seriously 11? Really don't get why an eleven year old was behind the wheel."
On Facebook, someone wrote: "They do driving lessons for children aged 10 and over in Bolton. He should have booked the kid on one of those."
In the UK, you can apply for a provisional driving licence when you are 15 years old and nine months. You can start driving when you're 17.
You can drive a car when you are 16 if you get, or have applied for, the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Drivers under 17 are able to learn the basics of driving, with qualified instructors, on private land.
The courses are much safer than public roads and are also available to nervous learner drivers over 17.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--M&S to launch 'fill your own container' range at Manchester city centre store

Shoppers at a Marks and Spencer branch in Manchester city centre will soon be able to fill their own containers in-store .
The branch , on St Mary 's Gate , will offer the service on products including rice , porridge and confectionery , as a trial in a bid to reduce packaging .
It comes as more and more consumers are looking for ways to cut down on the amount of plastic waste they use .
Supermarkets now put over 900,000 tonnes of plastic packaging on their shelves a year , according to environmental charity Greenpeace .
Marks and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was first introduced at a branch in Southampton .
Bosses at the chain decided to roll out the scheme to Manchester following the trial 's success .
It is unclear at this stage what products will be available as part of the scheme .
The Hedge End store in Southampton , where the trial took place , offered 44 products .
The products on offer were items like coffee and confectionery , a Marks and Spencer spokesman confirmed .
It has been reported that M7S says 25 out of its 44 'fill your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternatives in Southampton - including porridge , chocolate-covered raisins and basmati rice .
It is unclear at this stage when the scheme will be rolled out to the Manchester city centre branch .
M & S 's director of food technology , Paul Willgoss , said : `` Our 'fill your own ' concept is one area we 're focusing on as part of our action to reduce plastic packaging and support our customers to reuse and recycle .
`` We 're keen to better understand refill across the entire store process from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our customers to encourage behaviour change . ''

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Shoppers at a Marks and Spencer branch in Manchester city centre will soon be able to fill their own containers in-store.
The branch, on St Mary's Gate, will offer the service on products including rice, porridge and confectionery, as a trial in a bid to reduce packaging.
It comes as more and more consumers are looking for ways to cut down on the amount of plastic waste they use.
Supermarkets now put over 900,000 tonnes of plastic packaging on their shelves a year, according to environmental charity Greenpeace.
Marks and Spencer's 'fill your own' trial was first introduced at a branch in Southampton.
Bosses at the chain decided to roll out the scheme to Manchester following the trial's success.
It is unclear at this stage what products will be available as part of the scheme.
The Hedge End store in Southampton, where the trial took place, offered 44 products.
The products on offer were items like coffee and confectionery, a Marks and Spencer spokesman confirmed.
It has been reported that M7S says 25 out of its 44 'fill your own' products were outselling the packaged alternatives in Southampton - including porridge, chocolate-covered raisins and basmati rice.
It is unclear at this stage when the scheme will be rolled out to the Manchester city centre branch.
M&S's director of food technology, Paul Willgoss, said: "Our 'fill your own' concept is one area we're focusing on as part of our action to reduce plastic packaging and support our customers to reuse and recycle.
"We're keen to better understand refill across the entire store process from behind the scenes operations to working with our customers to encourage behaviour change."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Why Pep Guardiola doesn't expect this Man City season to top last year

Manchester City 's season is unlikely to match their last campaign because it will not include the Premier League title , according to Pep Guardiola .
City scooped up their eighth title of the last nine available domestic trophies when they beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Wembley to continue a silverware rush that the manager believes will be difficult for any team to match .
With Champions League hopes buoyed by a 2-1 win at the Bernabeu against Real Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 clash , and Championship opposition Sheffield Wednesday coming up on Wednesday in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City could win two more trophies this season .
That Guardiola interrupted a question in his post-match press conference at Wembley referring to a domestic treble last season to claim that the Blues actually won four trophies was both jokey and also serious enough to know that he was n't joking .
But even if another quadruple of sorts remains on the cards according to that criteria , Guardiola does not think this season can surpass the last when they held off Liverpool by a single point in the Premier League and won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The most beautiful one is the Premier League and we are not going to win so I do n't think it is going to be better than last season , '' he said after the Carabao Cup final victory .
`` I always believe the league is the most difficult one because it means you are consistent every single day .
I think we were consistent enough compared to previous seasons - maybe not in that level but we have the numbers like a normal Premier League winner - but another team was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course we have the aim of finishing second in the Premier League and also the FA Cup and Champions League . ''

Manchester City's season is unlikely to match their last campaign because it will not include the Premier League title, according to Pep Guardiola .
City scooped up their eighth title of the last nine available domestic trophies when they beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Wembley to continue a silverware rush that the manager believes will be difficult for any team to match .
With Champions League hopes buoyed by a 2-1 win at the Bernabeu against Real Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 clash, and Championship opposition Sheffield Wednesday coming up on Wednesday in the last 16 of the FA Cup, City could win two more trophies this season.
That Guardiola interrupted a question in his post-match press conference at Wembley referring to a domestic treble last season to claim that the Blues actually won four trophies was both jokey and also serious enough to know that he wasn't joking.
But even if another quadruple of sorts remains on the cards according to that criteria, Guardiola does not think this season can surpass the last when they held off Liverpool by a single point in the Premier League and won an unprecedented domestic clean sweep.
"The most beautiful one is the Premier League and we are not going to win so I don't think it is going to be better than last season," he said after the Carabao Cup final victory.
"I always believe the league is the most difficult one because it means you are consistent every single day. I think we were consistent enough compared to previous seasons - maybe not in that level but we have the numbers like a normal Premier League winner - but another team was exceptional so we accepted that and of course we have the aim of finishing second in the Premier League and also the FA Cup and Champions League."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Co-op store in Bolton robbed 'at knifepoint'

A shop in Bolton was reportedly robbed 'at knifepoint ' .
Police were called to Co-op , on Winter Hey Lane , Horwich , at around 2.45pm yesterday ( Sunday , March 1 ) .
According to a shopper , a man with a knife 'took loads of cash from the till ' .
The witness , who asked not to be named , said : `` I was next in the queue and was told that the guy in front of me had a knife and that he took loads of cash from the till .
`` The people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amazing in how they composed themselves .
`` It must have been terrifying . ''
A member of staff from nearby taxi firm Vincent Private Hire added : `` I was sat in here so I saw all the police come past .
Fortunately the door to my office is locked so I 'm always alright .
`` I do n't know what happened though really .
One of the drivers mentioned CID and forensics . ''
No one was injured in the incident , but a spokesman for the Co-op has appealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The spokesman said : “ We can confirm that an armed robbery took place at our Horwich store on Winter Hey Lane at around 2.45pm on Sunday afternoon .
`` Fortunately nobody was injured and the store has reopened to serve the local community .
`` CCTV has been shared with the Police , who are investigating , and we would ask anyone with information about the incident to come forward ” .
In July last year , masked men robbed the Farnworth Co-op store , in which was the third incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a year .
Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for comment .

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A shop in Bolton was reportedly robbed 'at knifepoint'.
Police were called to Co-op, on Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, at around 2.45pm yesterday (Sunday, March 1).
According to a shopper, a man with a knife 'took loads of cash from the till'.
The witness, who asked not to be named, said: "I was next in the queue and was told that the guy in front of me had a knife and that he took loads of cash from the till.
"The people who were serving at the time were amazing in how they composed themselves.
"It must have been terrifying."
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A member of staff from nearby taxi firm Vincent Private Hire added: "I was sat in here so I saw all the police come past. Fortunately the door to my office is locked so I'm always alright.
"I don't know what happened though really. One of the drivers mentioned CID and forensics."
No one was injured in the incident, but a spokesman for the Co-op has appealed for anyone with information to contact police.
The spokesman said: “We can confirm that an armed robbery took place at our Horwich store on Winter Hey Lane at around 2.45pm on Sunday afternoon.
"Fortunately nobody was injured and the store has reopened to serve the local community.
"CCTV has been shared with the Police, who are investigating, and we would ask anyone with information about the incident to come forward”.
In July last year, masked men robbed the Farnworth Co-op store, in which was the third incident of its kind within the space of a year.
Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Jet2 flying Tenerife hotel guests back to UK after testing negative for coronavirus

Jet2 Holidays said it is flying back British guests at a coronavirus-stricken hotel in Tenerife , where they 'd been quarantined for days .
Holidaymakers at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace had previously been told they would have to remain in quarantine until March 10 , after at least four tourists were diagnosed with coronavirus .
But on Monday , travel operator Jet2 holidays said its customers will return home to the UK on Monday afternoon .
It is understood a number of other guests from the hotel had already flown back on Sunday evening after testing negative for coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories here A Jet2holidays spokeswoman said : “ We are pleased to confirm that Jet2holidays customers at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace will be flying back to the UK with us on a dedicated flight this afternoon , following their negative test results for Covid-19 and subject to them showing no symptoms on departure.
” The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) said it was working closely with authorities in Spain to ensure that Britons who do not have coronavirus can fly home .
It is understood that Spanish authorities are testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those producing negative results able to take a flight back over the next 24 hours .
An FCO spokesman said : “ If you are travelling with a tour operator , you need to contact them .
If you are an independent traveller , you will need to ensure you plan enough time to get your test result before you fly.
” Professor Yvonne Doyle , medical director at Public Health England ( PHE ) , said on Saturday that any individuals who have returned from the coronavirus-hit hotel are advised to self-isolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If they develop symptoms in that time , they should call NHS 111 and they will be tested for Covid-19.
” Spanish authorities have said that the risk of infection for any Britons staying at the hotel is low , according to PHE .
Last week , in a statement the company said it would not fly any customer who has stayed at the hotel during the quarantine until the incubation period has passed or unless they have been `` explicitly tested '' for coronavirus by a recognised authority and are confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokeswoman said : “ As we have made explicitly clear , our number one priority is the health and safety of our customers , our colleagues , and the general public .
“ We have been working closely with the FCO , Public Health England and the hotel to find a solution which ensured the best outcome for our customers in the hotel , whilst making sure we fulfilled those responsibilities.
” The FCO said hotel guests should contact the medical testing team to book an appointment and inform the Foreign Office of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 262 508 .
Some guests staying at the hotel in the south west of the Spanish island have previously criticised the quarantine measures .
Lara Pennington , from Manchester , had spoken of guests flouting the strict measures and walking around the hotel without masks .

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Jet2 Holidays said it is flying back British guests at a coronavirus-stricken hotel in Tenerife, where they'd been quarantined for days.
Holidaymakers at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace had previously been told they would have to remain in quarantine until March 10, after at least four tourists were diagnosed with coronavirus.
But on Monday, travel operator Jet2 holidays said its customers will return home to the UK on Monday afternoon.
It is understood a number of other guests from the hotel had already flown back on Sunday evening after testing negative for coronavirus.
A Jet2holidays spokeswoman said: “We are pleased to confirm that Jet2holidays customers at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace will be flying back to the UK with us on a dedicated flight this afternoon, following their negative test results for Covid-19 and subject to them showing no symptoms on departure.”
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said it was working closely with authorities in Spain to ensure that Britons who do not have coronavirus can fly home.
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It is understood that Spanish authorities are testing British guests at the hotel, with those producing negative results able to take a flight back over the next 24 hours.
An FCO spokesman said: “If you are travelling with a tour operator, you need to contact them. If you are an independent traveller, you will need to ensure you plan enough time to get your test result before you fly.”
Professor Yvonne Doyle, medical director at Public Health England (PHE), said on Saturday that any individuals who have returned from the coronavirus-hit hotel are advised to self-isolate until March 10.
She said: “If they develop symptoms in that time, they should call NHS 111 and they will be tested for Covid-19.”
Spanish authorities have said that the risk of infection for any Britons staying at the hotel is low, according to PHE.
Last week, in a statement the company said it would not fly any customer who has stayed at the hotel during the quarantine until the incubation period has passed or unless they have been "explicitly tested" for coronavirus by a recognised authority and are confirmed clear of the virus.
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A Jet2holidays spokeswoman said: “As we have made explicitly clear, our number one priority is the health and safety of our customers, our colleagues, and the general public.
“We have been working closely with the FCO, Public Health England and the hotel to find a solution which ensured the best outcome for our customers in the hotel, whilst making sure we fulfilled those responsibilities.”
The FCO said hotel guests should contact the medical testing team to book an appointment and inform the Foreign Office of their flight number by calling 0034 928 262 508.
Some guests staying at the hotel in the south west of the Spanish island have previously criticised the quarantine measures.
Lara Pennington, from Manchester, had spoken of guests flouting the strict measures and walking around the hotel without masks.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Section of Hyde Road to shut this weekend as postponed bridge demolition to go ahead

Parts of Hyde Road ( A57 ) will be closed this weekend as plans to demolish a bridge take place .
The works were originally set to take place last month but were postponed over safety fears due to high winds .
Demolition work will now take place this weekend , with a number of diversions in place in both directions .
From 6am on Saturday ( March 7 ) until midnight on Sunday ( March 8 ) , Hyde Road ( A57 ) will be closed from the junction with Reddish Lane up until the junction with Chapman Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £5.9 million scheme by Manchester City Council to reduce congestion in the Gorton area .
The bridge over Hyde Road currently causes a traffic pinch-point between Far Lane and Wall Way , narrowing four lanes of traffic to two and causing a bottle neck during rush-hour .
The bridge also forms part of the Fallowfield Loop walking and cycling route and a revised route is already in place for users of the Loop .
Additional CCTV will also be installed on the Loop as part of the scheme to increase safety for pedestrians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hyde Road will continue before a new bridge is lifted into place .
The scheme , which began in January , is expected to be completed in winter this year .
Executive Member for the Environment , Planning and Transport , Councillor Angeliki Stogia , said : “ After the weather intervened to prevent the demolition of the bridge taking place last month , we were keen to rearrange this operation as quickly as possible .
“ The work will require a road closure to make sure that it can be done safely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will take place over a weekend to minimise disruption .
“ Diversions will be in place and further journey planning advice can be found online.
” For more information about the Hyde Road bridge replacement scheme , click here .

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Parts of Hyde Road (A57) will be closed this weekend as plans to demolish a bridge take place.
The works were originally set to take place last month but were postponed over safety fears due to high winds.
Demolition work will now take place this weekend, with a number of diversions in place in both directions.
From 6am on Saturday (March 7) until midnight on Sunday (March 8), Hyde Road (A57) will be closed from the junction with Reddish Lane up until the junction with Chapman Street.
The demolition is part of a £5.9 million scheme by Manchester City Council to reduce congestion in the Gorton area.
The bridge over Hyde Road currently causes a traffic pinch-point between Far Lane and Wall Way, narrowing four lanes of traffic to two and causing a bottle neck during rush-hour.
The bridge also forms part of the Fallowfield Loop walking and cycling route and a revised route is already in place for users of the Loop.
(Image: Manchester City Council)
Additional CCTV will also be installed on the Loop as part of the scheme to increase safety for pedestrians and people on bikes.
Work on Hyde Road will continue before a new bridge is lifted into place.
The scheme, which began in January, is expected to be completed in winter this year.
Executive Member for the Environment, Planning and Transport, Councillor Angeliki Stogia, said: “After the weather intervened to prevent the demolition of the bridge taking place last month, we were keen to rearrange this operation as quickly as possible.
“The work will require a road closure to make sure that it can be done safely and so, as originally planned, it will take place over a weekend to minimise disruption.
“Diversions will be in place and further journey planning advice can be found online.”
For more information about the Hyde Road bridge replacement scheme, click here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--French bulldog puppies stolen from home in Timperley

Police have launched an appeal after three French bulldog puppies were stolen from a home in Trafford .
The dogs , who are seven weeks old , were taken overnight from an address in Timperley , police said .
The family are 'very upset ' and the pups ' mother is 'pining for her puppies ' .
Local police tweeted about the theft on Monday morning .
In the post , put up at 10.30am , the force tweeted : `` Overnight , three French bulldog puppies , who are seven-weeks-old , have been stolen from an address in Timperley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing you all the latest news , events and community news in Trafford .
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`` As you can imagine , the family are very upset and the pups ' mother is pining for her puppies . ''
The force also posted a photo of the puppies .
Officers are urging anyone with information to get in touch about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ring police on 101 , quoting log 386 of 020320 .

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Police have launched an appeal after three French bulldog puppies were stolen from a home in Trafford.
The dogs, who are seven weeks old, were taken overnight from an address in Timperley, police said.
The family are 'very upset' and the pups' mother is 'pining for her puppies'.
Local police tweeted about the theft on Monday morning.
In the post, put up at 10.30am, the force tweeted: "Overnight, three French bulldog puppies, who are seven-weeks-old, have been stolen from an address in Timperley.
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"As you can imagine, the family are very upset and the pups' mother is pining for her puppies."
The force also posted a photo of the puppies.
Officers are urging anyone with information to get in touch about the theft.
Anyone with information is asked to ring police on 101, quoting log 386 of 020320.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Manchester council unveils all the ways it will halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2025

Manchester council has issued a call to ‘ collective action ’ on the climate crisis after unveiling ambitious proposals to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 .
Having pledged to be carbon-neutral within 18 years , the town hall wants to reduce its output by making changes to its buildings , energy consumption and transport fleet .
Nearly 35,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide has been cut in the last decade , though the council still produces around 30,000 tonnes .
Bosses have been criticised by an environmental group for achieving ‘ virtually nothing ’ since declaring a climate emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their climate change action plan recognises a need to move at a quicker pace , with a raft of measures aimed at bringing harmful emissions down .
The council wants to retrofit as many of the 350 buildings it owns with more efficient technology to allow for improved energy efficiency and heating solutions .
The first phase of this carbon reduction programme is expected to save 1,800 tonnes a year once finished , with the second phase cutting a further 3,000 tonnes .
A large-scale clean energy generation scheme , involving solar panels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be rolled out across the city - including council housing and private sites .
While the council is still working on the feasibility of the project , it could reduce emissions by 7,000 tonnes .
A scheme to replace the city ’ s street lighting with low energy LED lighting , which will be finished this year , will save 220 more tonnes a year The Civic Quarter Network , a shared underground heating system , could save another 1,600 tonnes once completed in 2023/24 .
The town hall and its extension @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would all be connected , with the network due to start operation in 2021 .
A scheme to replace the city ’ s street lighting with low energy LED lighting , which will be finished this year , will save 220 more tonnes a year Nearly £10m would be spent replacing half of the council ’ s diesel-chugging bin lorries with 27 new vehicles , delivering another 900 tonnes a year carbon saving .
A business case and funding is expected to be secured this year .
The number of electric vehicles used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ save another 400 tonnes a year , and they will cut 100 tonnes a year through reductions in staff travel .
Incentives will also be given to council staff to commute to work more sustainably including ‘ salary sacrifice ’ schemes for bus , rail , tram and cycling to work .
Additional investment will also be put into improvements to cycling and walking networks , with a number of schemes already approved through the Greater Manchester Mayor ’ s Challenge Fund .
Manchester ’ s existing tree coverage stores 124,330 tonnes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 84 tonnes of pollution .
If put in financial terms , these benefits are worth over £3m each year .
The council wants to plant 2,000 trees and hedge trees and four community orchards a year .
Manchester council ’ s direct carbon dioxide emissions make up around 2pc of the city ’ s total emissions - but town hall bosses want to lead by example .
Under the plan they will work with - and continue to fund - the Manchester Climate Change Agency to establish community engagement activities across the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduce their carbon footprint and sign up to the zero-carbon ambition .
There are also hopes that councillors and senior officers can influence change amongst larger organisations - namely the Greater Manchester Pension Fund - and encourage decarbonisation .
What does the council say ?
Councillor Angeliki Stogi , executive member for the environment , believes the next five years will be ‘ absolutely crucial ’ for the city .
“ The world is waking up to the very real climate crisis which faces us all and Manchester - never a city to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play a leading part in tackling it .
“ To achieve the ambitious goal of Manchester becoming zero carbon by 2038 we are going to have to make rapid and radical progress .
`` Tackling the climate emergency is one of the council ’ s key priorities - but it ’ s not something it can achieve on its own . ''
Coun Stogi added : `` For Manchester as a whole to become zero carbon by 2038 we need collective action and shared ambition .
“ As well as playing our full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the city ’ s people and organisations .
I believe this ambitious plan is a very important milestone in our journey.
” The five-year action plan will be scrutinised by councillors on March 4 before being considered for approval by the executive on March 11 .

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Manchester council has issued a call to ‘collective action’ on the climate crisis after unveiling ambitious proposals to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2025.
Having pledged to be carbon zero within 18 years, the town hall wants to reduce its output by making changes to its buildings, energy consumption and transport fleet.
Nearly 35,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide has been cut in the last decade, though the council still produces around 30,000 tonnes.
Bosses have been criticised by an environmental group for achieving ‘virtually nothing’ since declaring a climate emergency last year.
But the council say their climate change action plan recognises a need to move at a quicker pace, with a raft of measures aimed at bringing harmful emissions down.
Buildings, streetlights and energy use
The council wants to retrofit as many of the 350 buildings it owns with more efficient technology to allow for improved energy efficiency and heating solutions.
The first phase of this carbon reduction programme is expected to save 1,800 tonnes a year once finished, with the second phase cutting a further 3,000 tonnes.
A large-scale clean energy generation scheme, involving solar panels and wind turbines, is also planned to be rolled out across the city - including council housing and private sites.
While the council is still working on the feasibility of the project, it could reduce emissions by 7,000 tonnes.
A scheme to replace the city’s street lighting with low energy LED lighting, which will be finished this year, will save 220 more tonnes a year
The Civic Quarter Network, a shared underground heating system, could save another 1,600 tonnes once completed in 2023/24.
The town hall and its extension, Manchester Art Gallery and Central Library would all be connected, with the network due to start operation in 2021.
A scheme to replace the city’s street lighting with low energy LED lighting, which will be finished this year, will save 220 more tonnes a year
Transport and travel
Nearly £10m would be spent replacing half of the council’s diesel-chugging bin lorries with 27 new vehicles, delivering another 900 tonnes a year carbon saving.
A business case and funding is expected to be secured this year.
The number of electric vehicles used by the council would also increase to save another 400 tonnes a year, and they will cut 100 tonnes a year through reductions in staff travel.
(Image: PA)
Incentives will also be given to council staff to commute to work more sustainably including ‘salary sacrifice’ schemes for bus, rail, tram and cycling to work.
Additional investment will also be put into improvements to cycling and walking networks, with a number of schemes already approved through the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Challenge Fund.
A greener city
Manchester’s existing tree coverage stores 124,330 tonnes of carbon, absorbs 4,980 tonnes and removes 84 tonnes of pollution.
If put in financial terms, these benefits are worth over £3m each year.
The council wants to plant 2,000 trees and hedge trees and four community orchards a year.
Influencing behaviour and promoting change
Manchester council’s direct carbon dioxide emissions make up around 2pc of the city’s total emissions - but town hall bosses want to lead by example.
Under the plan they will work with - and continue to fund - the Manchester Climate Change Agency to establish community engagement activities across the city.
Businesses will also be encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint and sign up to the zero-carbon ambition.
There are also hopes that councillors and senior officers can influence change amongst larger organisations - namely the Greater Manchester Pension Fund - and encourage decarbonisation.
What does the council say?
Councillor Angeliki Stogia, executive member for the environment, believes the next five years will be ‘absolutely crucial’ for the city.
“The world is waking up to the very real climate crisis which faces us all and Manchester - never a city to shirk a challenge - is determined to play a leading part in tackling it.
“To achieve the ambitious goal of Manchester becoming zero carbon by 2038 we are going to have to make rapid and radical progress.
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"Tackling the climate emergency is one of the council’s key priorities - but it’s not something it can achieve on its own."
Coun Stogia added: "For Manchester as a whole to become zero carbon by 2038 we need collective action and shared ambition.
“As well as playing our full part that will mean harnessing the power of the city’s people and organisations. I believe this ambitious plan is a very important milestone in our journey.”
The five-year action plan will be scrutinised by councillors on March 4 before being considered for approval by the executive on March 11.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--LIVE: Air ambulance called after pedestrian hit by vehicle in Farnworth

Several roads in Farnworth remain closed this morning following a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle .
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A heavy police presence remains in the area with St James Street and @ @ @ @ @ .
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Several roads in Farnworth were shut off this morning following a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle.
Emergency services were called to Tennyson Road at around 8.15am.
An air ambulance, several rapid response cars and advanced paramedics were among those at the scene.
A heavy police presence remains in the area with St James Street and Milton Crescent also currently closed.
Greater Manchester Police officers have asked the public to avoid the area.
A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service confirmed they attended a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle.
Tennyson Road reopened just before 1pm.
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further information.
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