themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Cops found 39 cannabis plants in bedroom - woman admitted being the ‘gardener’

A woman admitted to the police she was the gardener of a cannabis farm found in her home after they attended following reports of a domestic disturbance .
Wendy Higginson , 48 , was found outside the house in Irlam alongside a man by officers who were investigating the reports .
However , when they searched the house they discovered a tent containing 39 cannabis plants , some were 2m tall , as well as lighting and heating , Manchester Crown Court heard .
The cannabis was said to be worth between £6,000 and £10,000 once yielded and sold on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they also found a bag containing 24 wraps of cocaine , as well as a mobile phone which included instructions from the man she was with detailing how to look after the plants .
In a police interview she admitted to being the ‘ gardener ’ of the plants and said she was a class A drug user , which explained the wraps of cocaine found .
Higginson , of Irlam , pleaded guilty to producing a controlled drug of class B drugs and possession of cocaine .
Today she was sentenced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the facts of the case prosecutor Rob Hall said the drugs were found on July 9 last year at 12.50pm when police attended a house on Falcon Drive after reports of a domestic disturbance between Higgingson and a man .
“ It would appear that his conduct was different from her conduct , '' Mr Hall said .
“ He decided to lie to the police about why he was there and who he was , whereas she cooperated with the police .
“ There was a search of the property and found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cannabis plants growing .
“ They were two foot in height and not fully matured , three of them were taken for testing .
“ It ’ s estimated it would have produced a yield of one to two kilograms of cannabis worth £6,000 to £10,000 - with a potential increase if dealt with individually .
“ The police arrested both the defendant and the man .
“ There was a bag on the floor containing 24 wraps of cocaine with an estimated value of £240 . ''
A Renault van was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contained a mobile phone belonging to Higginson .
There were messages between her and the man containing instructions from him about how she should cultivate the cannabis , the court was told .
In a police interview she made admissions that she was the gardener of the cannabis plants and admitted being a class A drug user , the court heard .
Higginson was said to have 24 previous offences on her record , but none of which were related to drugs .
In mitigation , her defence lawyer Alison Mather confirmed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suicidal risk in a presentence report .
“ She has abided by her bail whilst these offences were investigated.
” Ms Mather confirmed .
Sentencing her to a two year community order , Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said : “ It ’ s accepted you are a user and abuser of cocaine .
“ There was a level of sophistication , there was a lighting and heating system .
“ This is not the most serious of these types of cases heard before this court , but cannabis does have a detrimental effect on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As you have pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity , but that fact is the matter has been hanging over you for a considerable period of time .
“ It ’ s plain you are a lady with mental health issues .
“ If these issues are addressed , the likelihood of your reoffending will be reduced.
” Higginson , of Falcon Drive , was also ordered to complete ten days of rehabilitation activity requirements , as well as a 12 months drug rehabilitation treatment requirement .

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A woman admitted to the police she was the gardener of a cannabis farm found in her home after they attended following reports of a domestic disturbance.
Wendy Higginson, 48, was found outside the house in Irlam alongside a man by officers who were investigating the reports.
However, when they searched the house they discovered a tent containing 39 cannabis plants, some were 2m tall, as well as lighting and heating, Manchester Crown Court heard.
The cannabis was said to be worth between £6,000 and £10,000 once yielded and sold on the streets.
After arresting Higginson, they also found a bag containing 24 wraps of cocaine, as well as a mobile phone which included instructions from the man she was with detailing how to look after the plants.
In a police interview she admitted to being the ‘gardener’ of the plants and said she was a class A drug user, which explained the wraps of cocaine found.
Higginson, of Irlam, pleaded guilty to producing a controlled drug of class B drugs and possession of cocaine.
Today she was sentenced to a two year community order.
Outlining the facts of the case prosecutor Rob Hall said the drugs were found on July 9 last year at 12.50pm when police attended a house on Falcon Drive after reports of a domestic disturbance between Higgingson and a man.
“It would appear that his conduct was different from her conduct," Mr Hall said.
“He decided to lie to the police about why he was there and who he was, whereas she cooperated with the police.
“There was a search of the property and found upstairs was a growing tent with 39 cannabis plants growing.
“They were two foot in height and not fully matured, three of them were taken for testing.
“It’s estimated it would have produced a yield of one to two kilograms of cannabis worth £6,000 to £10,000 - with a potential increase if dealt with individually.
“The police arrested both the defendant and the man.
“There was a bag on the floor containing 24 wraps of cocaine with an estimated value of £240."
A Renault van was also found outside the house, inside it contained a mobile phone belonging to Higginson.
There were messages between her and the man containing instructions from him about how she should cultivate the cannabis, the court was told.
Officers also found drug paraphernalia.
In a police interview she made admissions that she was the gardener of the cannabis plants and admitted being a class A drug user, the court heard.
Higginson was said to have 24 previous offences on her record, but none of which were related to drugs.
In mitigation, her defence lawyer Alison Mather confirmed that her client was underlined as having a suicidal risk in a presentence report.
“She has abided by her bail whilst these offences were investigated.” Ms Mather confirmed.
Sentencing her to a two year community order, Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said: “It’s accepted you are a user and abuser of cocaine.
“There was a level of sophistication, there was a lighting and heating system.
“This is not the most serious of these types of cases heard before this court, but cannabis does have a detrimental effect on the mental welfare of people.
“As you have pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity, but that fact is the matter has been hanging over you for a considerable period of time.
“It’s plain you are a lady with mental health issues.
“If these issues are addressed, the likelihood of your reoffending will be reduced.”
Higginson, of Falcon Drive, was also ordered to complete ten days of rehabilitation activity requirements, as well as a 12 months drug rehabilitation treatment requirement.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Care homes bite back after Johnson's pandemic comments

For months , thousands of care workers across Greater Manchester have worked harder than ever before while risking their own health and that of their loved ones to support residents through the trauma of a pandemic .
Yet - just as a fragile confidence was building that there is a way through this crisis - Boris Johnson dropped his clanger .
During a visit to Yorkshire on Monday the Prime Minister said the Covid-19 outbreak had highlighted problems with care homes , where nearly 20,000 people are confirmed to have died from the virus , adding : `` We discovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really follow the procedures in the way that they could have but we ’ re learning lessons the whole time . ''
No 10 has since said Johnson 's comments were misunderstood and refused to apologise .
But for care staff , residents and relatives listening , it seemed as if Mr Johnson had forgotten some key points of fact reported by the Manchester Evening News in April ; the widespread reports at the start of the pandemic of patients being released from hospital straight into care homes without testing , severe PPE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until it was too late for many residents , and delays in a proper testing mechanism .
Among those shouting at their televisions was Margaret Lowe , owner of Bank House Nursing Home in Bury .
The home weathered a COVID-19 outbreak 10 weeks ago which sadly led to the death of two residents .
They had shut their doors to visitors two weeks prior to the official lockdown but the first case is suspected to have come from a hospital patient being transferred to the home without being tested - an early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for exacerbating the pandemic 's devastating impact on care homes .
Margaret told the Manchester Evening News : `` It 's absolutely disgusting what Boris Johnson said this morning - I was shouting at the telly .
`` Our first case of coronavirus came from a hospital patient .
The paramedics dropped them off saying 'they 'll probably have it as they have been on a ward where people have tested positive ' .
`` That 's the only warning we had and that brought it in .
`` They were bringing residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care homes unbeknown to us - and that 's why we got Covid in our home . ''
Margaret said they had also waited weeks for swabs to test residents and staff , which finally arrived a fortnight ago .
Margaret said Boris ' words had deflated staff who had worked so hard to keep residents safe , adding : `` We struggled with PPE too and the prices have jumped so high .
`` It 's all right clapping for the NHS , what about the care homes ?
The staff this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Suzanne Timperley , a nurse at the home , said : `` I just feel really angry .
We have all worked really really really hard , we 've been through some unbelievable stuff .
`` Then for Boris Johnson to turn around and say we did n't do this or that - we were n't given he guidance in the first place .
`` I think the whole team - from kitchen staff to carers - feel demotivated .
We 've all worked extra hours and done things to look after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` To then be told we did n't do enough , we did all we possibly could and more , we just were n't offered the appropriate advice at the right time . ''
Rachel Hind , meanwhile , owns two care homes in Trafford - Faversham House and Brookfield Nursing Home .
The homes have remained coronavirus-free throughout the crisis .
But it 's not , claims Rachel , thanks to the Government .
She said : `` We have had zero cases of Covid-19 and zero staff infected with coronavirus throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ listening to the government advice at the beginning we took the threat seriously , did not think a magic superhero cape would work and closed to visitors on 10 March because of what was happening in Europe and in Ireland .
`` I was shocked and incensed and just felt it was completely inappropriate and then when I realised it was Johnson I just thought it 's quite the norm for him .
`` He 's not really in the real world .
`` I just think he lacks insight and he does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm sure he does n't know how a care home operates .
He does n't know the politics and dynamics that go on between hospital discharges and taking people on in a nursing home .
`` He 's provoked outrage in carers , relatives , residents , a whole army of people .
The staff are all doing a brilliant job in completely unprecedented times , the rules and regulations change all the time .
`` We have been leading the way and deciding how to combat the virus so we 've been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admissions without covid testing .
We shut down a long time before Johnson told us to .
`` The Government never really instilled us with any confidence .
Johnson and Hancock 's handling of the pandemic has been an utter shambles . ''
Rachel says she and her staff have had no time off , have worked overtime , not called in sick , forgone annual leave and 'been in the deep end ' supporting residents .
She added : `` Many homes have stayed Covid-free like us but I feel very strongly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 's not their fault .
They also have excellent staff but have struggled with access to PPE , testing , there was no support from the beginning .
`` What Johnson said was churlish , childish and I 've lost respect for him .
He 's just displaying signs of poor leadership , reducing morale .
`` I do n't know what his aim was I just feel everyone in the care sector has done the best they can .
`` He should have brought in regulations sooner , shut down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gate after the horse has bolted .
`` Everything is a knee-jerk reaction , he 's always on the back foot and to blame care homes at this stage of the game is a kick in the stomach . ''
Calling for an apology from Mr Johnson , she added : `` As owner/operators of the nursing homes in the Manchester area we strongly refute the claim by Mr Johnson that the care sector is in some way to blame for the deaths of patients , particularly at the start of the COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing for all patients in care as well as staff , full testing for patients discharged from hospital and regular screening of suppliers and visitors to homes to provide a 'proper protective ring ' around the sector .
She also called for more funding in a sector 'starved for years ' .
Mark Adams , the chief executive of Community Integrated Care , which provides care to a range of people in England and Scotland , said care homes were still having to provide much of their PPE , and were only now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his reaction to Johnson 's comments , Adams told BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme : `` I probably ca n't say on national radio , but let ’ s just say , unbelievably disappointed . ''
Barbara Keeley , MP for Worsley and Eccles South and a member of the Health Select Committee , said : `` The Prime Minister ’ s comments are unfair and look like an attempt to shift blame for mistakes made by the Government at the start of this COVID19 crisis .
Back then , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they could n't get the PPE they needed and patients were being discharged from hospital to care homes without being tested for Covid and there was no testing for residents or staff .
`` The Prime Minister should apologise to care providers and rather than seeking to blame them , give them the support they need to pay their staff properly and keep their residents safe . ''
A No10 spokesperson said : `` Throughout this crisis care homes have done a brilliant job under very difficult circumstances .
`` The PM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the correct procedures were because the extent of asymptomatic transmission was not known at the time . ''

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For months, thousands of care workers across Greater Manchester have worked harder than ever before while risking their own health and that of their loved ones to support residents through the trauma of a pandemic.
Yet - just as a fragile confidence was building that there is a way through this crisis - Boris Johnson dropped his clanger.
During a visit to Yorkshire on Monday the Prime Minister said the Covid-19 outbreak had highlighted problems with care homes, where nearly 20,000 people are confirmed to have died from the virus, adding: "We discovered too many care homes didn’t really follow the procedures in the way that they could have but we’re learning lessons the whole time."
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here
No 10 has since said Johnson's comments were misunderstood and refused to apologise.
But for care staff, residents and relatives listening, it seemed as if Mr Johnson had forgotten some key points of fact reported by the Manchester Evening News in April; the widespread reports at the start of the pandemic of patients being released from hospital straight into care homes without testing, severe PPE shortages, a lack of clear guidance until it was too late for many residents, and delays in a proper testing mechanism.
Among those shouting at their televisions was Margaret Lowe, owner of Bank House Nursing Home in Bury.
The home weathered a COVID-19 outbreak 10 weeks ago which sadly led to the death of two residents.
They had shut their doors to visitors two weeks prior to the official lockdown but the first case is suspected to have come from a hospital patient being transferred to the home without being tested - an early Government oversight which has been widely criticised for exacerbating the pandemic's devastating impact on care homes.
Margaret told the Manchester Evening News: "It's absolutely disgusting what Boris Johnson said this morning - I was shouting at the telly.
"Our first case of coronavirus came from a hospital patient. The paramedics dropped them off saying 'they'll probably have it as they have been on a ward where people have tested positive'.
(Image: M.E.N.)
"That's the only warning we had and that brought it in.
"They were bringing residents out of hospital and putting them in care homes unbeknown to us - and that's why we got Covid in our home."
Margaret said they had also waited weeks for swabs to test residents and staff, which finally arrived a fortnight ago.
Margaret said Boris' words had deflated staff who had worked so hard to keep residents safe, adding: "We struggled with PPE too and the prices have jumped so high.
"It's all right clapping for the NHS, what about the care homes? The staff this morning came in and felt appalled."
Suzanne Timperley, a nurse at the home, said: "I just feel really angry. We have all worked really really really hard, we've been through some unbelievable stuff.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Then for Boris Johnson to turn around and say we didn't do this or that - we weren't given he guidance in the first place.
"I think the whole team - from kitchen staff to carers - feel demotivated. We've all worked extra hours and done things to look after our residents and keep them safe.
"To then be told we didn't do enough, we did all we possibly could and more, we just weren't offered the appropriate advice at the right time."
Rachel Hind, meanwhile, owns two care homes in Trafford - Faversham House and Brookfield Nursing Home.
The homes have remained coronavirus-free throughout the crisis. But it's not, claims Rachel, thanks to the Government.
She said: "We have had zero cases of Covid-19 and zero staff infected with coronavirus throughout this whole pandemic, because instead of listening to the government advice at the beginning we took the threat seriously, did not think a magic superhero cape would work and closed to visitors on 10 March because of what was happening in Europe and in Ireland.
"I was shocked and incensed and just felt it was completely inappropriate and then when I realised it was Johnson I just thought it's quite the norm for him.
"He's not really in the real world.
"I just think he lacks insight and he doesn't think before he speaks. I'm sure he doesn't know how a care home operates. He doesn't know the politics and dynamics that go on between hospital discharges and taking people on in a nursing home.
"He's provoked outrage in carers, relatives, residents, a whole army of people. The staff are all doing a brilliant job in completely unprecedented times, the rules and regulations change all the time.
"We have been leading the way and deciding how to combat the virus so we've been putting our foot down and preventing hospital admissions without covid testing. We shut down a long time before Johnson told us to.
"The Government never really instilled us with any confidence. Johnson and Hancock's handling of the pandemic has been an utter shambles."
Rachel says she and her staff have had no time off, have worked overtime, not called in sick, forgone annual leave and 'been in the deep end' supporting residents.
She added: "Many homes have stayed Covid-free like us but I feel very strongly for the homes that have had outbreaks, it's not their fault. They also have excellent staff but have struggled with access to PPE, testing, there was no support from the beginning.
"What Johnson said was churlish, childish and I've lost respect for him. He's just displaying signs of poor leadership, reducing morale.
"I don't know what his aim was I just feel everyone in the care sector has done the best they can.
"He should have brought in regulations sooner, shut down earlier, he just keeps shutting the gate after the horse has bolted.
"Everything is a knee-jerk reaction, he's always on the back foot and to blame care homes at this stage of the game is a kick in the stomach."
Calling for an apology from Mr Johnson, she added: "As owner/operators of the nursing homes in the Manchester area we strongly refute the claim by Mr Johnson that the care sector is in some way to blame for the deaths of patients, particularly at the start of the COVID-19 Crisis."
She called for weekly testing for all patients in care as well as staff, full testing for patients discharged from hospital and regular screening of suppliers and visitors to homes to provide a 'proper protective ring' around the sector.
She also called for more funding in a sector 'starved for years'.
Mark Adams, the chief executive of Community Integrated Care, which provides care to a range of people in England and Scotland, said care homes were still having to provide much of their PPE, and were only now getting sufficient access to testing.
Asked for his reaction to Johnson's comments, Adams told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: "I probably can't say on national radio, but let’s just say, unbelievably disappointed."
Barbara Keeley, MP for Worsley and Eccles South and a member of the Health Select Committee, said: "The Prime Minister’s comments are unfair and look like an attempt to shift blame for mistakes made by the Government at the start of this COVID19 crisis. Back then, the guidance for care homes was unclear, they couldn't get the PPE they needed and patients were being discharged from hospital to care homes without being tested for Covid and there was no testing for residents or staff.
"The Prime Minister should apologise to care providers and rather than seeking to blame them, give them the support they need to pay their staff properly and keep their residents safe."
A No10 spokesperson said: "Throughout this crisis care homes have done a brilliant job under very difficult circumstances.
"The PM was pointing out that nobody knew what the correct procedures were because the extent of asymptomatic transmission was not known at the time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--"I'm so sorry that a few people spoilt the day for everyone!"

The landlady of a Stockport boozer which was among three licensed premises across Greater Manchester forced to shut their doors within a few hours of pubs being allowed to re-open has apologised to regulars .
Danielle Duce blamed 'numerous people breaking social distancing rules repeatedly ' for her decision to close The Egerton Arms in Stockport town centre on Saturday night .
The venue was one of three licensed premises across Greater Manchester which agreed to close after police expressed concern that some drinkers were ignoring the rules .
One was Flok , a sherry bar in Manchester 's Northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another .
The third , a pub in Tameside , has not been named .
The manager of The Egerton Arms , a much-loved real-ale pub , said in a post on Facebook : `` I would like to offer my sincerest apologies to anyone planning to come to The Egerton Arms this evening but I have closed a couple of hours early .
`` This is due to numerous people breaking our social distancing rules repeatedly .
Thank you to our customers that happily abided by the rules , I appreciate your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few people spoilt the day for everyone . ''
She also published the pub 's six social distancing rules which encourage patrons to order and pay at the till or using an app and to collect drinks and then make their way to an allocated table .
Drinkers are urged to remain seated unless to go to the toilet or the smoking area .
Drinks should remain on the tables and should not be carried around or taken outside , according to the pub 's rules .
People are told not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are friends and family and are urged to remain at their allocated table .
They are also told to stick to a 'one-in one-out ' policy for the loos and also to use the pub 's marked walkways when moving about .
Danielle went on : `` These are six simple rules that are in place due to government guidelines and restrictions .
You will be told these rules each time you visit and if you ca n't follow them , unfortunately you will be asked to leave .
`` This is for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are too keen on these rules but we must work together to keep ourselves and everyone else safe at this difficult time .
Thank you again to everyone that has stuck by the rules , we understand it is n't easy . ''
The pub re-opened the following day , Sunday .
Police and council bosses are considering mounting a similar operation across Greater Manchester this weekend when more licensees may decide to take advantage of the easing of lockdown rules which allow pubs and other places to re-open following almost three months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to government guidelines .
The published guidelines say people are allowed to go to a bar to order drinks although they will not be allowed to stand at the bar .
Government guidance suggests table waiter service with customers ordering via an app where possible .
Landlords are urged to keep music to a low volume and customers are discouraged from shouting to prevent the spread of coronavirus , according to the guidance .
It suggests not playing TV inside that would encourage shouting .

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The landlady of a Stockport boozer which was among three licensed premises across Greater Manchester forced to shut their doors within a few hours of pubs being allowed to re-open has apologised to regulars.
Danielle Duce blamed 'numerous people breaking social distancing rules repeatedly' for her decision to close The Egerton Arms in Stockport town centre on Saturday night.
The venue was one of three licensed premises across Greater Manchester which agreed to close after police expressed concern that some drinkers were ignoring the rules.
One was Flok, a sherry bar in Manchester's Northern Quarter, and The Egerton Arms was another. The third pub has not been named.
The manager of The Egerton Arms, a much-loved real-ale pub, said in a post on Facebook: "I would like to offer my sincerest apologies to anyone planning to come to The Egerton Arms this evening but I have closed a couple of hours early.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
"This is due to numerous people breaking our social distancing rules repeatedly. Thank you to our customers that happily abided by the rules, I appreciate your efforts and I am so sorry that a few people spoilt the day for everyone."
She also published the pub's six social distancing rules which encourage patrons to order and pay at the till or using an app and to collect drinks and then make their way to an allocated table.
Drinkers are urged to remain seated unless to go to the toilet or the smoking area. Drinks should remain on the tables and should not be carried around or taken outside, according to the pub's rules.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
People are told not to socialise with other tables even if they are friends and family and are urged to remain at their allocated table.
They are also told to stick to a 'one-in one-out' policy for the loos and also to use the pub's marked walkways when moving about.
Danielle went on: "These are six simple rules that are in place due to government guidelines and restrictions. You will be told these rules each time you visit and if you can't follow them, unfortunately you will be asked to leave.
"This is for everyone's safety. None of us are too keen on these rules but we must work together to keep ourselves and everyone else safe at this difficult time. Thank you again to everyone that has stuck by the rules, we understand it isn't easy."
The pub re-opened the following day, Sunday.
Police and council bosses are considering mounting a similar operation across Greater Manchester this weekend when more licensees may decide to take advantage of the easing of lockdown rules which allow pubs and other places to re-open following almost three months of closure so long as they stick to government guidelines.
The published guidelines say people are allowed to go to a bar to order drinks although they will not be allowed to stand at the bar.
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here
Government guidance suggests table waiter service with customers ordering via an app where possible.
Landlords are urged to keep music to a low volume and customers are discouraged from shouting to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to the guidance.
It suggests not playing TV inside that would encourage shouting.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Tuesday July 7

It 's your first chance of the week to win some mega bucks in the Euromillions draw .
You could be celebrating if you win tonight 's jackpot of a whopping £127m .
Do we even need to ask what the first thing you 'd do if you won all that cash ?
The easing of lockdown now means you can head to the shops for a big shopping spree , or maybe you 're planning to head abroad on holiday as UK airlines restart their flight schedules .
Or maybe you would save the money for a luxury getaway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you plan to do , you need to be in it to win it .
To play the game , you 'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm and choose five main numbers and two lucky stars - or you can play online .
But even if you do n't secure the jackpot , you could still take home large amounts of cash .
With every ticket you 'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 'll be revealing the results for Euromillions , the Thunderball draw , and the Millionaire Maker code .

It's your first chance of the week to win some mega bucks in the Euromillions draw.
You could be celebrating if you win tonight's jackpot of a whopping £127m.
Do we even need to ask what the first thing you'd do if you won all that cash?
The easing of lockdown now means you can head to the shops for a big shopping spree, or maybe you're planning to head abroad on holiday as UK airlines restart their flight schedules.
Or maybe you would save the money for a luxury getaway at a later date.
But whatever you plan to do, you need to be in it to win it.
To play the game, you'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm and choose five main numbers and two lucky stars - or you can play online.
But even if you don't secure the jackpot, you could still take home large amounts of cash.
With every ticket you'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked.
Tonight we'll be revealing the results for Euromillions, the Thunderball draw, and the Millionaire Maker code.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Adam Thomas sends fans into a frenzy by declaring 'I'm coming back to Emmerdale'

Soap star Adam Thomas has sparked excitement after declaring ' I 'm coming back to Emmerdale . '
The actor from Cheadle , who played Adam Barton in the ITV soap until 2018 , caused a frenzy after his pal and former co-star Danny Miller told Twitter followers that he had a big announcement to make .
And Adam cut in : `` I ’ m coming back to Emmerdale !
!
!
Wahoooo !
!
! ''
Fans realised Adam was joking , but told him that it needs to happen because his character had n't been killed off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mates Adam Barton and Aaron Dingle , played by Danny , reunited in the Dales .
`` This needs to happen cause Aaron needs his best friend back in the village , '' said one Emmerdale fan .
`` We can all hope that you do return in the near future . ''
`` Adam do n't play with me man , do n't , '' scolded another follower .
`` I will literally start watching again if that happens . ''
`` Do n't tease us Adam , '' tweeted another with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` That would be a very welcome return ! ''
Stockport actor Danny jokingly told him off , saying : `` Don ’ t steal my limelight again . ''
Adam , 31 , played Donte Charles in the BBC school drama Waterloo Road before joining Emmerdale and playing Adam for nine years .
Since his departure he jetted off to Australia and came third on I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
in 2016 and then went on to become one of the co-hosts of the reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Last year Adam launched The Spinn cafe and restaurant with his best friend Scott Graham in Gatley .
And he and his twin Scott , who was in Love Island 2016 , and their former Coronation Street actor older brother Ryan were recently back on our screens on the documentary Mancs in Mumbai , which saw the brothers go on a quest to learn about their Indian heritage with their father Dougie .
Father-of-two Adam , who married dancer Caroline Daly at Delamere Manor in Cheshire in 2017 , left Emmerdale in January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fertility issues which prevented him having a child with Victoria Sugden and admitting to killing Emma Barton to protect his mother Moira .
As a tribute to Adam , a hilarious goodbye video was made showing him being replaced by his own twin brother Scott .
Adam Barton left Emmerdale after escaping prison and he boarded a cargo ship headed to France after a tearful goodbye to his wife Victoria .
It was later revealed he had moved on and Victoria hired a private investigator .
Aaron received a letter him saying he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victoria set out to find him Robert Sugden dropped the bombshell Adam had found a new girlfriend and she was told he had left the Hungarian capital .
Adam has previously joked about coming back to Waterloo Road which ended in 2015 after the BBC One show moved from Rochdale to Scotland .
Using laughing-face emojis Adam tweeted “ right bring back Waterloo road and I ’ ll come back as a teacher .
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Soap star Adam Thomas has sparked excitement after declaring 'I'm coming back to Emmerdale.'
The actor from Cheadle, who played Adam Barton in the ITV soap until 2018, caused a frenzy after his pal and former co-star Danny Miller told Twitter followers that he had a big announcement to make.
And Adam cut in: "I’m coming back to Emmerdale!!! Wahoooo!!!"
Fans realised Adam was joking, but told him that it needs to happen because his character hadn't been killed off.
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Many are rooting to see best mates Adam Barton and Aaron Dingle, played by Danny, reunited in the Dales.
"This needs to happen cause Aaron needs his best friend back in the village," said one Emmerdale fan.
"We can all hope that you do return in the near future."
"Adam don't play with me man, don't," scolded another follower.
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"I will literally start watching again if that happens."
"Don't tease us Adam," tweeted another with an emoji face with tears of joy.
"That would be a very welcome return!"
Stockport actor Danny jokingly told him off, saying: "Don’t steal my limelight again."
Adam, 31, played Donte Charles in the BBC school drama Waterloo Road before joining Emmerdale and playing Adam for nine years.
Since his departure he jetted off to Australia and came third on I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2016 and then went on to become one of the co-hosts of the reality show's ITV2 spin-off Extra Camp.
Last year Adam launched The Spinn cafe and restaurant with his best friend Scott Graham in Gatley.
And he and his twin Scott, who was in Love Island 2016, and their former Coronation Street actor older brother Ryan were recently back on our screens on the documentary Mancs in Mumbai, which saw the brothers go on a quest to learn about their Indian heritage with their father Dougie.
Father-of-two Adam, who married dancer Caroline Daly at Delamere Manor in Cheshire in 2017, left Emmerdale in January 2018 following many gripping storylines including his fertility issues which prevented him having a child with Victoria Sugden and admitting to killing Emma Barton to protect his mother Moira.
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As a tribute to Adam, a hilarious goodbye video was made showing him being replaced by his own twin brother Scott.
Adam Barton left Emmerdale after escaping prison and he boarded a cargo ship headed to France after a tearful goodbye to his wife Victoria.
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It was later revealed he had moved on and Victoria hired a private investigator.
Aaron received a letter him saying he was in Budapest, Hungary and as Victoria set out to find him Robert Sugden dropped the bombshell Adam had found a new girlfriend and she was told he had left the Hungarian capital.
His current whereabouts aren't known.
Adam has previously joked about coming back to Waterloo Road which ended in 2015 after the BBC One show moved from Rochdale to Scotland.
Using laughing-face emojis Adam tweeted “right bring back Waterloo road and I’ll come back as a teacher.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Man led police on 100mph chase while throwing cocaine out of car window

A man has avoided jail after he led police on a 100mph chase through the streets of Stockport .
Alex Nicholls , 25 , drove on the wrong side of the road , through red traffic lights and at speeds of up to 100mph in a 30mph zone , as he tried to escape police .
The chase lasted around 14 minutes before police managed to box Nicholls in , causing his car to collide with a police vehicle .
Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard that as the chase came to an end , Nicholls was seen throwing small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Checks later revealed the bags contained wraps of cocaine and amphetamine .
Nicholls was jailed for 11 months suspended for 18 months after admitting possession of a class A and B drug , dangerous driving , failing to stop , driving without a license and without insurance .
Prosecutor Huw Edwards told the court that police first spotted Nicholls speeding in the Stockport area at around 1.45am on February 27 .
`` The defendant did n't stop and a pursuit took place for around 12 to 14 minutes , '' Mr Edwards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the highest speed was 100mph in a 30mph area and on occasions he drove the vehicle on the wrong side of the road and through red traffic lights .
`` Two stings were deployed with little effect , and the defendant was stopped eventually by a blocking in technique and his car crashed with the back of the officer 's vehicle .
`` The defendant threw items out of the driver ’ s window - blue bags with wraps of cocaine and amphetamine . ''
Defending , Nicholls lawyer , Chudi Grant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frightened individual and knows full well the seriousness of the offences .
It wasn ’ t planned or premeditated in any way .
`` He only had the car for a number of days and when he saw the police he panicked and drove off .
He has no previous convictions and this was uncharacteristic behaviour . ''
Sentencing Judge Sophie McKone said : `` In the early hours you failed to stop when the police requested you did so and embarked on a piece of very dangerous driving .
`` It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was selfish driving and you were putting other road users at risk .
Thankfully nobody was hurt .
`` In the current circumstances that we find ourselves in , and because you have genuine remorse , and having seen you in court today - you clearly have been very frightened by this experience in court .
`` It is obvious you are shameful of what you have done .
I am satisfied that you won ’ t do it again so I am going to suspend your sentence . ''
Nicholls was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have to take an extended retest , and was ordered to complete 150 hours unpaid work .

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A man has avoided jail after he led police on a 100mph chase through the streets of Stockport.
Alex Nicholls, 25, drove on the wrong side of the road, through red traffic lights and at speeds of up to 100mph in a 30mph zone, as he tried to escape police.
The chase lasted around 14 minutes before police managed to box Nicholls in, causing his car to collide with a police vehicle.
Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard that as the chase came to an end, Nicholls was seen throwing small blue bags out of his car window.
Checks later revealed the bags contained wraps of cocaine and amphetamine.
Nicholls was jailed for 11 months suspended for 18 months after admitting possession of a class A and B drug, dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without a license and without insurance.
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Prosecutor Huw Edwards told the court that police first spotted Nicholls speeding in the Stockport area at around 1.45am on February 27.
"The defendant didn't stop and a pursuit took place for around 12 to 14 minutes," Mr Edwards said.
"He reached high speeds, the highest speed was 100mph in a 30mph area and on occasions he drove the vehicle on the wrong side of the road and through red traffic lights.
"Two stings were deployed with little effect, and the defendant was stopped eventually by a blocking in technique and his car crashed with the back of the officer's vehicle.
"The defendant threw items out of the driver’s window - blue bags with wraps of cocaine and amphetamine."
Defending, Nicholls lawyer, Chudi Grant said: "He is a very frightened individual and knows full well the seriousness of the offences. It wasn’t planned or premeditated in any way.
"He only had the car for a number of days and when he saw the police he panicked and drove off. He has no previous convictions and this was uncharacteristic behaviour."
Sentencing Judge Sophie McKone said: "In the early hours you failed to stop when the police requested you did so and embarked on a piece of very dangerous driving.
"It was particularly dangerous at some points. It was selfish driving and you were putting other road users at risk. Thankfully nobody was hurt.
"In the current circumstances that we find ourselves in, and because you have genuine remorse, and having seen you in court today - you clearly have been very frightened by this experience in court.
"It is obvious you are shameful of what you have done. I am satisfied that you won’t do it again so I am going to suspend your sentence."
Nicholls of Nangreave Road, Heaviley, Stockport, was also disqualified from driving for 18 months and will have to take an extended retest, and was ordered to complete 150 hours unpaid work.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Phillip Schofield announces exciting news that will show fans the 'real' him

Phillip Schofield has delighted fans with his latest announcement on a brand new venture .
The This Morning duo may appear on screen every day but he has plenty more to tell and has written his own autobiography .
'Life 's What You Make It ' will be released in October and will give fans a no holds barred insight into the `` real '' Phillip .
Announcing the news in a video his social media accounts he said : `` Hiya .
I have something to tell you which I am very , very excited about .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many years , written my own book . ''
Schofe continued : `` I wrote the first line when I was about 14 .
I knew exactly how I wanted it to start .
Should I write it ?
And it is exactly that first line .
`` In 2017 I wrote the first chapter and sent it to a few friends . ''
He goes on to explain that they encouraged him to write the full book but he added : `` I knew I could n't and you know why .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement in Feburary in which he announced he was gay .
He continues : `` Then my life changed .
And then lockdown happened and I ended up with a shed load of time on my hands .
`` I thought , 'you have thought about it for long enough and you have written all these notes , why do n't you do it and see what happens ? '
`` And so I did .
I wrote and I wrote and I loved it .
And it 's done . ''
Explaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adds : `` I will take you behind the scenes of my life , my career , my family and my friends .
The ups , the downs that there have been .
`` Lots of ups , lots of ups but some really very , very emotional times as well .
So , I have been honest .
I have been me and it 's done .
`` And I have discovered at the end of it that life , is indeed , what you make it . ''
Fans have rushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how pleased they are with his latest news .
`` Pre order it .
So excited .
Love you Philip .
You are an inspiration .
I have grown up with you .
Even though I really don ’ t know you , you always make me feel I do , '' said one .
Another commented : `` Fabulous ca n't wait to read it .
Thanks to you and Holls for being there through lockdown too . ''
A third added : `` Ca n't wait to read it , well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' And a fourth said : `` Well done to you .
You should be proud of yourself . ''
The description for the book also says that he `` recently decided that the truth is the only thing that can set me free , '' and the book will also explore his `` dangerously funny relationship with Holly Willoughby . ''

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Phillip Schofield has delighted fans with his latest announcement on a brand new venture.
The This Morning duo may appear on screen every day but he has plenty more to tell and has written his own autobiography.
'Life's What You Make It' will be released in October and will give fans a no holds barred insight into the "real" Phillip.
Announcing the news in a video his social media accounts he said: "Hiya. I have something to tell you which I am very, very excited about.
"I have finally, after being asked for many years, written my own book."
Schofe continued: "I wrote the first line when I was about 14. I knew exactly how I wanted it to start. Should I write it? And it is exactly that first line.
"In 2017 I wrote the first chapter and sent it to a few friends."
He goes on to explain that they encouraged him to write the full book but he added: "I knew I couldn't and you know why."
This seemingly refers to Phil's announcement in Feburary in which he announced he was gay.
He continues: "Then my life changed. And then lockdown happened and I ended up with a shed load of time on my hands.
"I thought, 'you have thought about it for long enough and you have written all these notes, why don't you do it and see what happens?'
"And so I did. I wrote and I wrote and I loved it. And it's done."
Explaining what the book will entail, Phil adds: "I will take you behind the scenes of my life, my career, my family and my friends. The ups, the downs that there have been.
"Lots of ups, lots of ups but some really very, very emotional times as well. So, I have been honest. I have been me and it's done.
"And I have discovered at the end of it that life, is indeed, what you make it."
Fans have rushed to pre-order the book and tell Phillip how pleased they are with his latest news.
"Pre order it. So excited. Love you Philip. You are an inspiration. I have grown up with you. Even though I really don’t know you, you always make me feel I do," said one.
Another commented: "Fabulous can't wait to read it. Thanks to you and Holls for being there through lockdown too."
A third added: "Can't wait to read it , well done you , proud of you."
And a fourth said: "Well done to you. You should be proud of yourself."
The description for the book also says that he "recently decided that the truth is the only thing that can set me free," and the book will also explore his "dangerously funny relationship with Holly Willoughby."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Manchester Airport opens another terminal as more flights are back in business

Passengers at Manchester Airport will be able to fly through all terminals from next week .
In the wake of the Government 's announcement that travellers will be able to fly to 25 countries without the need for a 14-day quarantine on their return , travel experts predict a surge in demand when the change comes into effect from July 10 .
The coming weeks could be vital for the hub amid proposed redundancies of thousands of staff who are based at the airport , including , according to Stockport MP Navendu Mishra , one in four senior managers at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stansted and East Midlands airports .
Yet as passenger numbers continue to increase , Manchester Airport has decided to open Terminal Two from July 15 .
It follows the reopening of Terminal Three on July 1 , with British Airways , Air France , KLM , Ryanair - which relaunched this week - Loganair and Eastern Airways all operating from there .
This will mean all three of the airport ’ s terminals are operating , with travellers urged to keep as much social distance as possible .
Some existing Terminal Two carriers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning they will operate from Terminal One in the meantime .
These include Brussels Airlines , Ethiopian Airlines , Eurowings , Hainan Airlines , Iran Air , Jet2.com , Qatar Airways and TUI - which relaunched this week .
All will remain in Terminal One and move to Terminal Two at a later date .
The new Terminal Two forecourt will also open on July 15 , which is available for dropping off passengers directly outside the check in hall .
Passengers are advised to check which terminal they are flying from before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect a new flying experience thanks to a range of measures aimed at reducing the COVID risk .
Some airlines have continued to fly throughout the crisis .
These include Air France , KLM , PIA , Qatar Airways , Aer Lingus , Lufthansa , Eurowings and Loganair .
Recent relaunches include Emirates to Dubai , Eastern Airways to Southampton , Swiss Airlines to Zurich , Iran Air to Tehran , Finnair to Helsinki , British Airways to Heathrow , Brussels Airlines to Brussels , easyJet , Ethiopian Airlines to Addis Ababa , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Istanbul .
Brad Miller , chief operating officer at Manchester Airport , said : `` As we continue to see the return of more airlines and destinations for our passengers to fly to , we remain fully committed to ensuring their safety throughout their airport journey .
`` With the introduction of travel corridors , we envisage passenger numbers to continue to increase , which is why we are opening Terminal Two from 15 July , to maximise the airport space .
`` These travel corridors will open up the chance for people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directly benefit the hundreds of thousands of people whose jobs depend on air travel for their livelihoods - whether they work in aviation or for the UK 's tourism and hospitality businesses , which can now welcome the first overseas visitors we will have seen for months .
`` We have made our airport safe for our passengers and staff , and we have already started limited operations to many of these countries .
With the quarantine requirement now removed , we look forward to safely welcoming back many more passengers in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again like to thank all our passengers for continuing to abide by the measures in place during these uncertain times , and also thank all our staff who have gone above and beyond to ensure safe travel for all . ''

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Passengers at Manchester Airport will be able to fly through all terminals from next week.
In the wake of the Government's announcement that travellers will be able to fly to 25 countries without the need for a 14-day quarantine on their return, travel experts predict a surge in demand when the change comes into effect from July 10.
The coming weeks could be vital for the hub amid proposed redundancies of thousands of staff who are based at the airport, including, according to Stockport MP Navendu Mishra, one in four senior managers at Manchester Airports Group, which also runs Stansted and East Midlands airports.
Yet as passenger numbers continue to increase, Manchester Airport has decided to open Terminal Two from July 15.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It follows the reopening of Terminal Three on July 1, with British Airways, Air France, KLM, Ryanair - which relaunched this week - Loganair and Eastern Airways all operating from there.
This will mean all three of the airport’s terminals are operating, with travellers urged to keep as much social distance as possible.
Some existing Terminal Two carriers will start flying before the reopening, meaning they will operate from Terminal One in the meantime.
These include Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Hainan Airlines, Iran Air, Jet2.com, Qatar Airways and TUI - which relaunched this week. All will remain in Terminal One and move to Terminal Two at a later date.
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
The new Terminal Two forecourt will also open on July 15, which is available for dropping off passengers directly outside the check in hall.
Passengers are advised to check which terminal they are flying from before arriving at the airport.
Travellers can expect a new flying experience thanks to a range of measures aimed at reducing the COVID risk.
These include wearing face coverings, enhanced cleaning, Perspex screens, bookable security slots and temperature checks.
Some airlines have continued to fly throughout the crisis. These include Air France, KLM, PIA, Qatar Airways, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Eurowings and Loganair.
Recent relaunches include Emirates to Dubai, Eastern Airways to Southampton, Swiss Airlines to Zurich, Iran Air to Tehran, Finnair to Helsinki, British Airways to Heathrow, Brussels Airlines to Brussels, easyJet, Ethiopian Airlines to Addis Ababa, Pegasus to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines to Istanbul.
Brad Miller, chief operating officer at Manchester Airport, said: "As we continue to see the return of more airlines and destinations for our passengers to fly to, we remain fully committed to ensuring their safety throughout their airport journey.
"With the introduction of travel corridors, we envisage passenger numbers to continue to increase, which is why we are opening Terminal Two from 15 July, to maximise the airport space.
"These travel corridors will open up the chance for people to enjoy a well-earned break abroad and directly benefit the hundreds of thousands of people whose jobs depend on air travel for their livelihoods - whether they work in aviation or for the UK's tourism and hospitality businesses, which can now welcome the first overseas visitors we will have seen for months.
"We have made our airport safe for our passengers and staff, and we have already started limited operations to many of these countries. With the quarantine requirement now removed, we look forward to safely welcoming back many more passengers in the coming weeks.
"I’d again like to thank all our passengers for continuing to abide by the measures in place during these uncertain times, and also thank all our staff who have gone above and beyond to ensure safe travel for all."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Man left reveller with bleed on the brain after assault outside Yates Bar

A man has avoided a jail sentence after he attacked a reveller outside a bar in Rochdale .
James Schumann , 25 , punched his victim twice , causing him to fall over and bang his head on the pavement outside a Yates bar on Packer Street .
His 20-year-old male victim had to be taken to hospital , and was found to be suffering a bleed on the brain following the attack in the early hours of 10 March , 2018 .
Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard the victim 's brother and Schumann had become involved in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
Schumann was heavily intoxicated through drink and drugs when he assaulted his victim , the court heard .
In a victim statement , the court was told that the assault has had a long-lasting effect on Schumann 's victim , both mentally and physically .
Prosecutor Lisa Boocock said : `` The victim describes significant disruption to his daily life and has suffered indescribable physical pain .
`` He had a 12cm wound and a bleed on the brain .
He has had to attend various appointments to help with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He has had to stop driving which has had a significant effect on his independence and he is worried about leaving the house for fear of violence . ''
Schumann , of Huddersfield Road , Oldham , was jailed for nine months suspended for 12 months after admitting an offence of Affray .
Defending , his lawyer , Stuart Pollitt said : `` The complainant 's brother may have started the fight , but the defendant accepts his involvement .
`` It seems from the CCTV footage that a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that night with a degree of shame .
`` He accepts that it was done with a background of excessive alcohol and he admitted taking drugs .
`` He is now living a wholly different life to the one he was living in 2018 and the Probation Service believe he is at a low risk of re-offending . ''
Sentencing Schumann , Judge Bernadette Baxter said : `` In licensed premises people drink too much .
You know you are an unpleasant drunk and had drank too much .
`` Comments are made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exchanged .
This happened in a confined space fuelled by alcohol and in licensed premises .
`` The victim was hit twice by you and fell over receiving serious injuries to his head .
He lives with the consequences of the injuries you inflicted . ''
Schumann was also ordered to pay his victim £600 in compensation at a rate of £50 a month .

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A man has avoided a jail sentence after he attacked a reveller outside a bar in Rochdale.
James Schumann, 25, punched his victim twice, causing him to fall over and bang his head on the pavement outside a Yates bar on Packer Street.
His 20-year-old male victim had to be taken to hospital, and was found to be suffering a bleed on the brain following the attack in the early hours of 10 March, 2018.
Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard the victim's brother and Schumann had become involved in a verbal altercation, before a fight broke out.
Schumann was heavily intoxicated through drink and drugs when he assaulted his victim, the court heard.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
In a victim statement, the court was told that the assault has had a long-lasting effect on Schumann's victim, both mentally and physically.
Prosecutor Lisa Boocock said: "The victim describes significant disruption to his daily life and has suffered indescribable physical pain.
"He had a 12cm wound and a bleed on the brain. He has had to attend various appointments to help with his healing and has had time off work.
"He has had to stop driving which has had a significant effect on his independence and he is worried about leaving the house for fear of violence."
Schumann, of Huddersfield Road, Oldham, was jailed for nine months suspended for 12 months after admitting an offence of Affray.
Defending, his lawyer, Stuart Pollitt said: "The complainant's brother may have started the fight, but the defendant accepts his involvement.
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"It seems from the CCTV footage that a number of people might look back on their behaviour that night with a degree of shame.
"He accepts that it was done with a background of excessive alcohol and he admitted taking drugs.
"He is now living a wholly different life to the one he was living in 2018 and the Probation Service believe he is at a low risk of re-offending."
Sentencing Schumann, Judge Bernadette Baxter said: "In licensed premises people drink too much. You know you are an unpleasant drunk and had drank too much.
"Comments are made and then physical punches and blows are exchanged. This happened in a confined space fuelled by alcohol and in licensed premises.
"The victim was hit twice by you and fell over receiving serious injuries to his head. He lives with the consequences of the injuries you inflicted."
Schumann was also ordered to pay his victim £600 in compensation at a rate of £50 a month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Wolves respond to claims that Raul Jimenez should join Man United

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santos claims the club are unfazed by comments made by Mexico manager Gerard Martino that star forward Raul Jimenez should join Manchester United .
Jimenez was linked with a move to Old Trafford in January prior to the signing of Odion Ighalo .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to be drawn on the speculation when questioned following the game against the Midlands side .
Speculation continues to rage on that the 29-year-old is wanted by United though MEN Sport understand he is not a priority target following the extension of Ighalo 's loan until January 2021 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ excellent fit for Jimenez and advised his forward to consider a move to Old Trafford rather than staying at Wolves .
Speaking prior to their game against Sheffield United , Nuno claims he is not fazed by the Mexico boss ' comments .
`` It 's not an issue for us , we have a competition and a game to play , '' he said .
`` We have a lot of things in front of us .
It 's not the moment to think about anything else .
I 'm sure Raul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on what he has to do at Wolves .
`` They are things which you ca n't control , it 's up to you to decide if you pay attention or not .
I admire Tata ( Martino ) , he is a big manager , and honestly it does n't distract us . ''
Wolves currently sit three points behind United after losing against Arsenal at the weekend which halted their unbeaten streak since the restart of the Premier League .

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Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santos claims the club are unfazed by comments made by Mexico manager Gerard Martino that star forward Raul Jimenez should join Manchester United.
Jimenez was linked with a move to Old Trafford in January prior to the signing of Odion Ighalo. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to be drawn on the speculation when questioned following the game against the Midlands side.
Speculation continues to rage on that the 29-year-old is wanted by United though MEN Sport understand he is not a priority target following the extension of Ighalo's loan until January 2021.
Martino suggested that United would be an excellent fit for Jimenez and advised his forward to consider a move to Old Trafford rather than staying at Wolves.
Speaking prior to their game against Sheffield United, Nuno claims he is not fazed by the Mexico boss' comments.
"It's not an issue for us, we have a competition and a game to play," he said.
"We have a lot of things in front of us. It's not the moment to think about anything else. I'm sure Raul is totally, 100 per cent focused on what he has to do at Wolves.
"They are things which you can't control, it's up to you to decide if you pay attention or not. I admire Tata (Martino), he is a big manager, and honestly it doesn't distract us."
Wolves currently sit three points behind United after losing against Arsenal at the weekend which halted their unbeaten streak since the restart of the Premier League.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Champions League rule changes for August restart that will affect Man City

UEFA have announced a number of rule changes ahead of the Champions League returning next month .
The governing body last month announced that the 2019/20 Champions League will conclude with a ‘ final-eight ’ mini-tournament in Lisbon in August .
The quarter- and semi-finals will be reduced to one leg from the standard two-leg format , with the games commencing on 12 August and the final taking place on 23 August .
Fans will not be allowed to attend the games under current conditions , but Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin admitted that “ things change rapidly , ” in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UEFA have confirmed that unplayed round of 16 second legs will be held either at the club 's home ground or at a venue assigned by them .
Sides can also register a maximum of three new 'List A ' players , but each squad is still limited to 25 List A players and players must have been already registered and eligible to play for the club at domestic level since 3 February .
And similar to the Premier League , teams will be able to make five substitutions a game but will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at three points in the game .
These three occasions do not include changes at half-time , between the end of normal playing time and extra-time , and at half-time during extra time .
One additional substitution may also be allowed during extra-time .
A total of 23 players will be allowed on a team 's teamsheet for games instead of 18 , something usually only permitted for the final .
Both Chelsea and Manchester City are still alive and kicking in this season ’ s competition and have the second-leg of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Real Madrid still to play .

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UEFA have announced a number of rule changes ahead of the Champions League returning next month.
The governing body last month announced that the 2019/20 Champions League will conclude with a ‘final-eight’ mini-tournament in Lisbon in August.
The quarter- and semi-finals will be reduced to one leg from the standard two-leg format, with the games commencing on 12 August and the final taking place on 23 August.
Fans will not be allowed to attend the games under current conditions, but Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin admitted that “things change rapidly,” in a briefing last month.
And now UEFA have confirmed that unplayed round of 16 second legs will be held either at the club's home ground or at a venue assigned by them.
Sides can also register a maximum of three new 'List A' players, but each squad is still limited to 25 List A players and players must have been already registered and eligible to play for the club at domestic level since 3 February.
And similar to the Premier League, teams will be able to make five substitutions a game but will only be allowed to make these changes at three points in the game.
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These three occasions do not include changes at half-time, between the end of normal playing time and extra-time, and at half-time during extra time. One additional substitution may also be allowed during extra-time.
A total of 23 players will be allowed on a team's teamsheet for games instead of 18, something usually only permitted for the final.
Both Chelsea and Manchester City are still alive and kicking in this season’s competition and have the second-leg of their respective last-16 ties against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid still to play.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--De Bruyne and Foden to start - Man City predicted starting XI vs Newcastle

Manchester City will be hoping to move on from a shock defeat to Southampton when they take on Newcastle United on Wednesday .
It 's been a peculiar week for City as the loss at the Saints came following a 4-0 thrashing of the new Premier League champions Liverpool just a few days earlier .
The Blues still played well against Southampton and had 25 shots without being able to find the back of the net , so will be hoping to shake off the disappointment of the loss and get back to winning ways .
There will , once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pep Guardiola 's line-up as he aims to keep his squad as fresh as possible ahead of their important matches in the FA Cup and Champions League .
Ederson will almost certainly remain in goal , though there could be a completely new defence in front of him yet again , with first-choice full-backs Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy coming back in for Joao Cancelo and Aleks Zinchenko .
There may also be changes at the back , with John Stones potentially coming in for his first appearance since the break and Nicolas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eric Garcia and Aymeric Laporte .
Kevin De Bruyne is surely set to return to the starting XI after being rested on Sunday , after City understandably missing his quality in the middle of the park .
Rodri could also come back into the side in place of Fernandinho , while Bernardo Silva keeps his place .
Raheem Sterling is due a rest after starting the last four matches and Phil Foden deserves to come back into the side so he can build on his excellent performance against Liverpool .
Elsewhere in attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both remain in the team , with the latter playing well but in need of a goal to boost his confidence .

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Manchester City will be hoping to move on from a shock defeat to Southampton when they take on Newcastle United on Wednesday.
It's been a peculiar week for City as the loss at the Saints came following a 4-0 thrashing of the new Premier League champions Liverpool just a few days earlier.
The Blues still played well against Southampton and had 25 shots without being able to find the back of the net, so will be hoping to shake off the disappointment of the loss and get back to winning ways.
There will, once again, likely be several changes to Pep Guardiola's line-up as he aims to keep his squad as fresh as possible ahead of their important matches in the FA Cup and Champions League.
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Ederson will almost certainly remain in goal, though there could be a completely new defence in front of him yet again, with first-choice full-backs Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy coming back in for Joao Cancelo and Aleks Zinchenko.
There may also be changes at the back, with John Stones potentially coming in for his first appearance since the break and Nicolas Otamendi being handed a run-out to rest Eric Garcia and Aymeric Laporte.
Kevin De Bruyne is surely set to return to the starting XI after being rested on Sunday, after City understandably missing his quality in the middle of the park. Rodri could also come back into the side in place of Fernandinho, while Bernardo Silva keeps his place.
Raheem Sterling is due a rest after starting the last four matches and Phil Foden deserves to come back into the side so he can build on his excellent performance against Liverpool.
Elsewhere in attack, Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus could both remain in the team, with the latter playing well but in need of a goal to boost his confidence.
Predicted City starting XI vs Newcastle: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Mendy; De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo; Mahrez, Jesus, Foden.
Predicted substitutes: Bravo, Laporte, Garcia, Fernandinho, Cancelo, Silva, Gundogan, Sterling, Doyle.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-07--Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh on first date night since welcoming baby boy

Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas and his fiancee Lucy Mecklenburgh enjoyed their first date night after welcoming their first child together in March .
Ryan and Lucy , who live between Manchester and Essex , headed into Mayfair , London for a meal following the reopening of restaurants , bars and pubs after lockdown was imposed .
Sharing a short clip from inside Roka restaurant Ryan wrote : `` Feeling a little bit normal for once . ''
And the pair were on great form as they headed back to the car .
Former The Only Way Is Essex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her laughing as Ryan happily sang the line 'when the night is young ' from Ben E. King 's Stand By Me , saying they were going home for their baby boy Roman 's feed .
`` Mum and dad rock n roll night out we 're so boring haha , '' she captioned the clip .
Then as Ryan drove them home she revealed her favourite thing about hew new car - a fridge which she uses to store her breast milk .
She said : `` So the best thing about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` But you know most people have refreshing drinks , water , maybe some snacks , champagne , but I 've just pumped breast milk .
Last month Ryan , who played Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street , surprised Lucy with a brand new Range Rover Fifty which thought to be worth around £84,000 .
`` Never driven a big car in my life , but with a baby I really need more room for pram etc wish me luck , '' she told fans about her gift .
After their date night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roman in the morning , asking : `` Did you miss momma last night , did you miss me ? ''
The couple welcomed Roman Ravello Thomas on March 12 , just days before the UK went into lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic .
The pair got engaged last summer during a trip to the Italian cliffside village of Positano on the Amalfi Coast .
Ryan , 36 , also has an 11-year-old daughter Scarlett with his ex Tina O'Brien , who plays Sarah Barlow in Corrie .

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Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas and his fiancee Lucy Mecklenburgh enjoyed their first date night after welcoming their first child together in March.
Ryan and Lucy, who live between Manchester and Essex, headed into Mayfair, London for a meal following the reopening of restaurants, bars and pubs after lockdown was imposed.
Lucy, 28, looked stunning in an embroidered caramel-coloured midi dress.
Sharing a short clip from inside Roka restaurant Ryan wrote: "Feeling a little bit normal for once."
(Image: Lucy Mecklenburgh)
And the pair were on great form as they headed back to the car.
Former The Only Way Is Essex star Lucy shared a video clip of her laughing as Ryan happily sang the line 'when the night is young' from Ben E. King's Stand By Me, saying they were going home for their baby boy Roman's feed.
"Mum and dad rock n roll night out we're so boring haha," she captioned the clip.
(Image: Lucy Mecklenburgh)
Then as Ryan drove them home she revealed her favourite thing about hew new car - a fridge which she uses to store her breast milk.
She said: "So the best thing about my new car is my fridge.
"But you know most people have refreshing drinks, water, maybe some snacks, champagne, but I've just pumped breast milk.
"I'm genuinely very excited."
Last month Ryan, who played Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street, surprised Lucy with a brand new Range Rover Fifty which thought to be worth around £84,000.
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"Never driven a big car in my life, but with a baby I really need more room for pram etc wish me luck," she told fans about her gift.
After their date night Lucy shared a video of her greeting Roman in the morning, asking: "Did you miss momma last night, did you miss me?"
The couple welcomed Roman Ravello Thomas on March 12, just days before the UK went into lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pair got engaged last summer during a trip to the Italian cliffside village of Positano on the Amalfi Coast.
Ryan, 36, also has an 11-year-old daughter Scarlett with his ex Tina O'Brien, who plays Sarah Barlow in Corrie.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--LIVE: Mayor Andy Burnham responds to budget in latest press conference

This afternoon Andy Burnham will hold his weekly press conference on the coronavirus situation in Greater Manchester .
Today ’ s event will follow almost immediately on from the Chancellor ’ s summer financial statement , which focused on efforts to boost the economic recovery .
Mr Burnham will be reacting to the contents of Rishi Sunak ’ s announcement as well as providing the latest up-to-date Covid infection rates for each Greater Manchester borough .
The Chancellor ’ s statement at lunchtime was designed to stave off mass unemployment through a range of measures aimed at young people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unemployed 16-24-year-olds into work , as well as doubling the number of work coaches in Jobcentres and £1,000 incentives for firms who re-hire people who have been on furlough .
He also announced a VAT cut to 5pc in hospitality , hotels and tourism attractions , as well as half-price restaurant vouchers during in August in order to boost the leisure industry .
Mr Burnham will be responding to those measures , having called for a range of moves ahead of today - including Universal Basic Income to protect people at risk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also be announcing the latest borough-by-borough infection rates for Greater Manchester , which he began publishing last week .
They are more up to date than those nationally and last week showed the majority of areas were seeing rates falling .
Greater Manchester is monitoring that situation closely as it wants to avoid a situation such as that seen in Leicester , where rates rocketed and the government imposed a lockdown .
Tune in from our live blog from 2pm for updates .

This afternoon Andy Burnham will hold his weekly press conference on the coronavirus situation in Greater Manchester.
Today’s event will follow almost immediately on from the Chancellor’s summer financial statement, which focused on efforts to boost the economic recovery.
Mr Burnham will be reacting to the contents of Rishi Sunak’s announcement as well as providing the latest up-to-date Covid infection rates for each Greater Manchester borough.
The Chancellor’s statement at lunchtime was designed to stave off mass unemployment through a range of measures aimed at young people in particular.
They included £2bn to support unemployed 16-24-year-olds into work, as well as doubling the number of work coaches in Jobcentres and £1,000 incentives for firms who re-hire people who have been on furlough.
He also announced a VAT cut to 5pc in hospitality, hotels and tourism attractions, as well as half-price restaurant vouchers during in August in order to boost the leisure industry.
Mr Burnham will be responding to those measures, having called for a range of moves ahead of today - including Universal Basic Income to protect people at risk of job loss during the pandemic.
He will also be announcing the latest borough-by-borough infection rates for Greater Manchester, which he began publishing last week.
They are more up to date than those nationally and last week showed the majority of areas were seeing rates falling.
Greater Manchester is monitoring that situation closely as it wants to avoid a situation such as that seen in Leicester, where rates rocketed and the government imposed a lockdown.
Tune in from our live blog from 2pm for updates.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-08--Man arrested for student's murder 'fled to Portugal on brother's passport'

A man arrested in Spain on suspicion of the murder of a University of Salford student had first fled to Portugal on his brother 's passport , police have revealed .
Aya Hachem , 19 , was shot on May 17th as she was out shopping in King Street , Blackburn .
The law student was hit in the chest when two shots were fired as she walked near Lidl supermarket .
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Spain after a European Arrest Warrant was executed in the holiday resort of Fuengirola on Saturday .
He is being held on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the man police believe was the target for the drive-by shooting that killed Aya .
Now Spanish police have revealed the suspect went to Portugal on his brother 's passport before hiding out on the Costa del Sol with his girlfriend .
A spokesman for Spain ’ s National Police said today : “ Police have arrested a fugitive on foot of a European Arrest Warrant in Fuengirola .
“ The warrant was issued by British authorities for two crimes , one of murder and the other of attempted murder .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the middle of a gun fight .
“ In June police were alerted to the fact this person could be in Spain after fleeing the UK .
“ Thanks to constant and close co-operation with the British authorities , it was established that the fugitive could be in a small town in the province of Huelva in south west Spain .
“ Police inquiries revealed he had stayed at a hotel with his girlfriend , using his brother ’ s passport to avoid detection and arrest . ''
The spokesman added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the vehicle he was using , leading officers to trace the route he took through the south of Spain .
“ Movements in the Mijas area were pinpointed and investigators began a series of inquiries in hotels in the area before pinpointing one where he was staying in Fuengirola .
“ He was arrested near the hotel .
UK authorities had indicated this person could be carrying firearms and act violently and officers took extreme precautions to make the arrest .
However it was carried out quickly and safely . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so he can be brought back to Lancashire and be charged with the offences .
Police have also raided properties in Partington and have arrested a 33-year-old man from Manchester on suspicion of assisting an offender .
Searches are on-going at those properties , say Lancashire Constabulary .
In total , 21 people have now been arrested in connection with Aya 's death .
- Seven people have been charged with her murder and the attempted murder of the intended target of the shooting - Two people have been released on bail pending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released under investigation - Two people in custody ( one of those is in Spain ) - Two people have been released without charge .
Read more of today 's top stories here Police are continuing to appeal for information or video footage in relation to this inquiry which can still be sent via the Major Incident Public Portal here .
Anybody with any other information can contact police on 101 , quoting log number 0412 of May 18 .

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A man arrested in Spain on suspicion of the murder of a University of Salford student had first fled to Portugal on his brother's passport, police have revealed.
Aya Hachem, 19, was shot on May 17th as she was out shopping in King Street, Blackburn.
The law student was hit in the chest when two shots were fired as she walked near Lidl supermarket.
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Spain after a European Arrest Warrant was executed in the holiday resort of Fuengirola on Saturday.
He is being held on suspicion of murder and the attempted murder of the man police believe was the target for the drive-by shooting that killed Aya.
Now Spanish police have revealed the suspect went to Portugal on his brother's passport before hiding out on the Costa del Sol with his girlfriend.
A spokesman for Spain’s National Police said today: “Police have arrested a fugitive on foot of a European Arrest Warrant in Fuengirola.
“The warrant was issued by British authorities for two crimes, one of murder and the other of attempted murder.
“The victim was a 19-year-old student caught in the middle of a gun fight.
“In June police were alerted to the fact this person could be in Spain after fleeing the UK.
“Thanks to constant and close co-operation with the British authorities, it was established that the fugitive could be in a small town in the province of Huelva in south west Spain.
“Police inquiries revealed he had stayed at a hotel with his girlfriend, using his brother’s passport to avoid detection and arrest."
The spokesman added: “Further investigation led to the identification of the vehicle he was using, leading officers to trace the route he took through the south of Spain.
“Movements in the Mijas area were pinpointed and investigators began a series of inquiries in hotels in the area before pinpointing one where he was staying in Fuengirola.
“He was arrested near the hotel. UK authorities had indicated this person could be carrying firearms and act violently and officers took extreme precautions to make the arrest. However it was carried out quickly and safely."
He is currently subject to the extradition process so he can be brought back to Lancashire and be charged with the offences.
Police have also raided properties in Partington and have arrested a 33-year-old man from Manchester on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Searches are on-going at those properties, say Lancashire Constabulary.
In total, 21 people have now been arrested in connection with Aya's death.
That includes:
- Seven people have been charged with her murder and the attempted murder of the intended target of the shooting
- Two people have been released on bail pending further enquiries
- Eight people have been released under investigation
- Two people in custody (one of those is in Spain)
- Two people have been released without charge.
Police are continuing to appeal for information or video footage in relation to this inquiry which can still be sent via the Major Incident Public Portal here.
Anybody with any other information can contact police on 101, quoting log number 0412 of May 18.
Alternatively you can contact independent charityCrimestoppers anonymously on0800 555 111or online atcrimestoppers-uk.org.