themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-21--Strictly viewers confused by 'Fake Blackpool'

Strictly Come Dancing heads to Blackpool each year as a tradition , but this year the seaside fun had to be put on hold because of coronavirus .
Because the BBC One dance contest could n't head up north , Strictly paid homage instead at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire .
There was a joyous opening dance routine packed with Blackpool traditions including colourful beach huts , a puppet show , head judge Shirley Ballas wearing a 'kiss me quick ' hat - and the dancers donned swimsuits , shorts and vibrant shirts as they danced to Walking On Sunshine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ their observations .
`` Don ’ t understand a Blackpool week when they ’ re not in Blackpool , '' huffed one .
`` Didn ’ t know it was always sunny in Blackpool , '' said another on Twitter .
`` Great opening but perhaps they should have worn wind proof costumes to make it more like Blackpool , '' said another .
Another urged : `` Strictly you are n't in Blackpool.. `` Bloody get over it !
!
! ''
`` Strictly insisting on it being Blackpool week while not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy , '' tweeted another .
But others gave it the thumbs-up .
`` Fake Blackpool seems perfectly normal for 2020 ... '' one tweeted .
And others were moved by the tribute .
`` Blackpool holds so much history for the pros , makes my cry so much , '' said one .
`` Feeling bit teary seeing the top @ bbcstrictly team whipping up a top Blackpool atmosphere despite everything , '' said another .
Show bosses announced that the Blackpool show had been cancelled in September due to the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Blackpool is a milestone moment in every series of Strictly that our audience , our celebs and professional dancers look forward to .
`` Whilst we 'll be unable to physically go to Blackpool this series , we 'll still be celebrating this iconic venue and bringing it to life from our studio in Elstree . ''
Blackpool Tower is where the original Come Dancing series was filmed in the 1970s .
It hosted the finals of the second and the ninth series in December 2004 and 2011 , won by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jill Halfpenny and McFly drummer Harry Judd .

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Strictly Come Dancing heads to Blackpool each year as a tradition, but this year the seaside fun had to be put on hold because of coronavirus.
Because the BBC One dance contest couldn't head up north, Strictly paid homage instead at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire.
There was a joyous opening dance routine packed with Blackpool traditions including colourful beach huts, a puppet show, head judge Shirley Ballas wearing a 'kiss me quick' hat - and the dancers donned swimsuits, shorts and vibrant shirts as they danced to Walking On Sunshine.
(Image: BBC)
But fans took to social media with their observations.
"Don’t understand a Blackpool week when they’re not in Blackpool," huffed one.
"Didn’t know it was always sunny in Blackpool," said another on Twitter.
"Great opening but perhaps they should have worn wind proof costumes to make it more like Blackpool," said another.
(Image: BBC)
"Blackpool week. Sort of," tweeted another fan.
Another urged: "Strictly you aren't in Blackpool.. "Bloody get over it!!!"
"Strictly insisting on it being Blackpool week while not being in Blackpool is a very particular energy," tweeted another.
But others gave it the thumbs-up.
"Fake Blackpool seems perfectly normal for 2020..." one tweeted.
And others were moved by the tribute.
"Blackpool holds so much history for the pros, makes my cry so much," said one.
"Feeling bit teary seeing the top @bbcstrictly team whipping up a top Blackpool atmosphere despite everything," said another.
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Show bosses announced that the Blackpool show had been cancelled in September due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A BBC spokeswoman told us: "Blackpool is a milestone moment in every series of Strictly that our audience, our celebs and professional dancers look forward to.
"Whilst we'll be unable to physically go to Blackpool this series, we'll still be celebrating this iconic venue and bringing it to life from our studio in Elstree."
Blackpool Tower is where the original Come Dancing series was filmed in the 1970s.
It hosted the finals of the second and the ninth series in December 2004 and 2011, won by former Coronation Street and Waterloo Road actress Jill Halfpenny and McFly drummer Harry Judd.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-21--Kevin de Bruyne explains Man City's attacking issues after Tottenham defeat

Kevin de Bruyne has stated it has been difficult to find consistency in attack due to Manchester City 's injury problems so far this season .
City suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham on Saturday , their second defeat of the season , and fired a blank against Jose Mourinho 's side .
Pep Guardiola 's side have uncharacteristically struggled to find their rhythm in the final third , with the usually free-scoring attack being shackled .
Injury issues have taken their toll , with Sergio Aguero making his return to the squad against Spurs after a four-match absence but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was only fit enough to come off the bench .
Those issues have taken their toll on the fluency of City 's attack though , De Bruyne admits , but he 's hopeful that will change in the near future .
“ I think we played well but we missed that cutting edge .
To keep Tottenham to three or four chances is quite good but obviously , if you ’ re not sharp enough in front of goal , which is what is happening lately , then it ’ s tough , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s been up and down with the players coming in then going out .
It ’ s very difficult for players to be coming back from injury , to be sharp directly , so it ’ s been a lot of changes with people in and out .
“ It ’ s difficult to find consistency .
The first two-thirds of the pitch we are playing really well but the end needs to be sharper .
But that will come and hopefully , it will be sooner than later.
” City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one goal in each of their last six Premier League matches , while the loss at Spurs was the first game this term where they have not found the net .
Those issues have not been present in the Champions League , however , where City have scored nine goals in their three matches so far .

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Kevin de Bruyne has stated it has been difficult to find consistency in attack due to Manchester City's injury problems so far this season.
City suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham on Saturday, their second defeat of the season, and fired a blank against Jose Mourinho's side.
Pep Guardiola's side have uncharacteristically struggled to find their rhythm in the final third, with the usually free-scoring attack being shackled.
Injury issues have taken their toll, with Sergio Aguero making his return to the squad against Spurs after a four-match absence but not being introduced, while Raheem Sterling was only fit enough to come off the bench.
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Those issues have taken their toll on the fluency of City's attack though, De Bruyne admits, but he's hopeful that will change in the near future.
“I think we played well but we missed that cutting edge. To keep Tottenham to three or four chances is quite good but obviously, if you’re not sharp enough in front of goal, which is what is happening lately, then it’s tough," he told Sky Sports.
“It’s been up and down with the players coming in then going out. It’s very difficult for players to be coming back from injury, to be sharp directly, so it’s been a lot of changes with people in and out.
“It’s difficult to find consistency. The first two-thirds of the pitch we are playing really well but the end needs to be sharper. But that will come and hopefully, it will be sooner than later.”
City have now failed to score more than one goal in each of their last six Premier League matches, while the loss at Spurs was the first game this term where they have not found the net.
Those issues have not been present in the Champions League, however, where City have scored nine goals in their three matches so far.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-21--Kevin de Bruyne despair at handball rules after Man City defeat to Tottenham

Kevin de Bruyne has questioned why the handball rules were changed after Manchester City were on the wrong side of a major decision in their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham .
Son Heung-Min fired Spurs into an early lead in north London but City thought they had found a first-half equaliser when Aymeric Laporte fired home .
However , following a VAR review , the goal was chalked off as Gabriel Jesus was judged guilty of a handball in a build-up .
That proved to be decisive as Giovani Lo Celso doubled Spurs ' lead in the second period , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the top .
De Bruyne was among those to show their frustration at the decision to referee Mike Dean and he spoke about his frustrations after the match .
“ I don ’ t know the rules anymore , honestly .
I thought if it was above the arm here , then it ’ s not handball anymore , but the law changes .
Now it ’ s the middle of the arm .
Everybody knows it hits him but honestly , I don ’ t know the rules , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If you listen tomorrow , the day after , it will come on whatever channel and the referee will say it ’ s a good decision so it really doesn ’ t matter .
“ What can we say ?
I have been playing professional football for 12 years and in the first nine years , there were no rule changes .
Then in the last three years , there has been a lot of rule changes .
“ I don ’ t know why .
Football is such a nice game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be people in the game .
I don ’ t know who makes them .
I would just say , be consistent , that ’ s it.
” City are back in action against Olympiacos on Wednesday in the Champions League , before hosting Burnley at the Etihad Stadium next weekend .

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Kevin de Bruyne has questioned why the handball rules were changed after Manchester City were on the wrong side of a major decision in their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.
Son Heung-Min fired Spurs into an early lead in north London but City thought they had found a first-half equaliser when Aymeric Laporte fired home.
However, following a VAR review, the goal was chalked off as Gabriel Jesus was judged guilty of a handball in a build-up.
That proved to be decisive as Giovani Lo Celso doubled Spurs' lead in the second period, a result which leaves City eight points adrift of the top.
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De Bruyne was among those to show their frustration at the decision to referee Mike Dean and he spoke about his frustrations after the match.
“I don’t know the rules anymore, honestly. I thought if it was above the arm here, then it’s not handball anymore, but the law changes. Now it’s the middle of the arm. Everybody knows it hits him but honestly, I don’t know the rules," he told Sky Sports after the match.
“If you listen tomorrow, the day after, it will come on whatever channel and the referee will say it’s a good decision so it really doesn’t matter.
“What can we say? I have been playing professional football for 12 years and in the first nine years, there were no rule changes. Then in the last three years, there has been a lot of rule changes.
“I don’t know why. Football is such a nice game. The guys who make the rules should be people in the game. I don’t know who makes them. I would just say, be consistent, that’s it.”
City are back in action against Olympiacos on Wednesday in the Champions League, before hosting Burnley at the Etihad Stadium next weekend.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-21--Man City player ratings vs Tottenham as Ederson and Mahrez poor

Should do better for Son goal and failed to reach a long ball over the top for the same player in the second half .
5 Not at his best with the ball and his passes infield did n't always find their target in the first half .
Caught out when Spurs broke for crucial second goal .
5 Caught square for the opening goal but defended well after that .
Strong against Kane and read Tottenham 's balls over the top very well after the opener .
6 Tottenham had some joy between Laporte and Cancelo in the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City 's strength .
A disallowed goal which he finished very well .
5 Moved infield alongside Rodri when City had the ball , but that caused issues when City lost possession .
Got through a lot of work but his impact was n't as big as recent weeks .
6 Probably City 's best player for much of the game , but when Mahrez lost the ball for the second Kane had acres of space behind the Spaniard to set Spurs away .
6 Played further forward as a result of Cancelo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too many before playing the pass or taking the shot .
5 Looked tired again .
So much of City 's attacking play is going through him at the moment and when he has an off day City struggle as well .
5 Got no joy at all against Sergio Reguilon and played a poor pass that led to Tottenham 's second goal .
Not his best afternoon .
4 Bright early on and looks full of confidence , but City struggled to get him in the game as much second half .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ League campaign this weekend with a trip to London to play Tottenham Hotspur .
After Saturday 's match , the Blues are back in Champions League action as they travel to Greece to play Olympiacos on Wednesday evening .
We 'll bring you all the reaction and analysis from the Spurs match , and the European tie - and you can get it all delivered to you every day .
You can get it all delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to our daily newsletter - just submit your email address @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds Angry at being penalised for handball for Laporte 's goal .
Worked hard to provide an outlet but had very little service .
5 Little time to make an impact .
Should have been on sooner .

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Ederson
Should do better for Son goal and failed to reach a long ball over the top for the same player in the second half. 5
Kyle Walker
Not at his best with the ball and his passes infield didn't always find their target in the first half. Caught out when Spurs broke for crucial second goal. 5
Ruben Dias
Caught square for the opening goal but defended well after that. Strong against Kane and read Tottenham's balls over the top very well after the opener. 6
Aymeric Laporte
Tottenham had some joy between Laporte and Cancelo in the first half and the left side wasn't City's strength. A disallowed goal which he finished very well. 5
Joao Cancelo
Moved infield alongside Rodri when City had the ball, but that caused issues when City lost possession. Got through a lot of work but his impact wasn't as big as recent weeks. 6
Rodri
Probably City's best player for much of the game, but when Mahrez lost the ball for the second Kane had acres of space behind the Spaniard to set Spurs away. 6
Bernardo Silva
Played further forward as a result of Cancelo's positioning but often tried one trick too many before playing the pass or taking the shot. 5
Kevin de Bruyne
Looked tired again. So much of City's attacking play is going through him at the moment and when he has an off day City struggle as well. 5
Riyad Mahrez
Got no joy at all against Sergio Reguilon and played a poor pass that led to Tottenham's second goal. Not his best afternoon. 4
Ferran Torres
Bright early on and looks full of confidence, but City struggled to get him in the game as much second half. 6
Gabriel Jesus
Angry at being penalised for handball for Laporte's goal. Worked hard to provide an outlet but had very little service. 5
Substitutes
Raheem Sterling
Little time to make an impact.
Phil Foden
Should have been on sooner.
Not used: Steffen, Stones, Gundogan, Garcia, Aguero


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--Police investigating 'disturbance' which left blood on pavement and car damaged

Police are investigating a 'disturbance ' which saw blood left splattered on the pavement and a car damaged in north Manchester .
Trouble flared in Moston in the early hours of last Wednesday , November 18 .
Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) said they were called at around 2am after a group of people were involved in an altercation on Bluestone Road .
No injuries were reported , a GMP spokeswoman said .
However she said enquiries into the incident were onging .
It happened around an hour and a half before aN armed burglary on nearby Lightbowne Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wound to his arm as well as injuries to his jaw after being attacked by intruders armed with weapons who stormed his home and stole items including his car which they fled in .
However GMP have since confirmed the incidents are separate and not thought to be linked .
They are appealing for anyone who have information about the disturbance to call them on 101 .
A police cordon was in place at the junction of Bluestone Road and Kenyon Lane for several hours on Wednesday morning with locals described a chaotic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the Manchester Evening News that she was returning home from the school run this morning when she walked through a puddle of blood .
“ I ’ m not sure what 's happened but I was on my way back from doing the school run .
“ Bluestone Road and Kenyon Lane were cordoned off by police , they were just taking the blue and white tape down .
“ I just walked through a blood splatter on the pavement and a small pool of blood . ''
Another neighbour said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road in the early hours , at around 2am .
“ There 's pads of blood going down Kenyon Lane up to the school , ” they said .
“ There ’ s loads of police and a red car is smashed up near the school and more police on Lightbowne Road at a house as well.
” Officers could also been examining a red Ford car and a blue Citroen Xsara which had been damaged at the rear .

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Police are investigating a 'disturbance' which saw blood left splattered on the pavement and a car damaged in north Manchester.
Trouble flared in Moston in the early hours of last Wednesday, November 18.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said they were called at around 2am after a group of people were involved in an altercation on Bluestone Road.
Officers attended and dispersed those involved.
No injuries were reported, a GMP spokeswoman said.
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However she said enquiries into the incident were onging.
It happened around an hour and a half before aN armed burglary on nearby Lightbowne Road.
A 32-year-old man suffered a stab wound to his arm as well as injuries to his jaw after being attacked by intruders armed with weapons who stormed his home and stole items including his car which they fled in.
However GMP have since confirmed the incidents are separate and not thought to be linked.
They are appealing for anyone who have information about the disturbance to call them on 101.
A police cordon was in place at the junction of Bluestone Road and Kenyon Lane for several hours on Wednesday morning with locals described a chaotic scene following the incident.
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One mum told the Manchester Evening News that she was returning home from the school run this morning when she walked through a puddle of blood.
“I’m not sure what's happened but I was on my way back from doing the school run.
“Bluestone Road and Kenyon Lane were cordoned off by police, they were just taking the blue and white tape down.
“I just walked through a blood splatter on the pavement and a small pool of blood."
Another neighbour said they could hear “fighting” on Bluestone Road in the early hours, at around 2am.
“There's pads of blood going down Kenyon Lane up to the school,” they said.
“There’s loads of police and a red car is smashed up near the school and more police on Lightbowne Road at a house as well.”
Officers could also been examining a red Ford car and a blue Citroen Xsara which had been damaged at the rear.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--Manchester United give team news and Paul Pogba injury update

Manchester United are hopeful Paul Pogba will be available for their Champions League group stage game at home to Istanbul Basaksehir .
Pogba missed the weekend win over West Brom with a knock he sustained on international duty in France 's victory over Sweden but he trained with the first-team on Monday morning .
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested Luke Shaw could be out for over a month with a hamstring injury and clarified Jesse Lingard is self-isolating after he came into contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus .
`` We hope he 's going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He trained this morning , see if there 's any reaction when we report tomorrow .
Luke Shaw is out , Phil Jones is out , Jesse is still self-isolating after being in contact with a positive case .
And there are one or two little things we need to look at in the morning but hopefully everyone else is available .
`` I hope nearer to four ( weeks out for Shaw ) but with a recurrence of hamstring injuries you ca n't risk anything and he 's still not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how he reacts to the programme he 's on and to the rehab work .
Hopefully near four but probably nearer five or six . ''
United will be able to make five substitutions against Basaksehir and Solskjaer can name a matchday squad of up to 23 players , a format he much prefers to the 18-man matchday squads in domestic games .
Bruno Fernandes has only started on the bench four times since he joined United in January and Solskjaer is mindful of the Portuguese 's conditioning as he prepares for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Five subs is definitely not a relief but it gives you the chance to rest players earlier because if you want to make two subs at half-time you 've still got a chance to make subs and rest players , because it 's going to be a long , long season .
And it 's not just about this game but a whole accumulation of football .
Manchester United ground out a 1-0 win over West Brom to finally notch a victory at home in the Premier League this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means two successive wins for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side , who have to balance league and Champions League commitments over a busy period in the coming weeeks .
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It 's free and only takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the five subs , I also like the size of the squads because the players feel involved , especially during lockdown .
Sometimes if you 're told you 're not in the squad you 've got to stay at home and you ca n't go and see your friend or see the game with a friend .
That 's another mental welfare that we have to look after with the players , so Champions League , I like it .
`` Bruno is not going to be able to play every single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So when he only played one-and-a-half games with Portugal during the international break I was very happy . ''

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Manchester United are hopeful Paul Pogba will be available for their Champions League group stage game at home to Istanbul Basaksehir.
Pogba missed the weekend win over West Brom with a knock he sustained on international duty in France's victory over Sweden but he trained with the first-team on Monday morning.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested Luke Shaw could be out for over a month with a hamstring injury and clarified Jesse Lingard is self-isolating after he came into contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.
"We hope he's going to be available," Solskjaer said of Pogba. "He trained this morning, see if there's any reaction when we report tomorrow. Luke Shaw is out, Phil Jones is out, Jesse is still self-isolating after being in contact with a positive case. And there are one or two little things we need to look at in the morning but hopefully everyone else is available.
"I hope nearer to four (weeks out for Shaw) but with a recurrence of hamstring injuries you can't risk anything and he's still not training with us, we'll see how he reacts to the programme he's on and to the rehab work. Hopefully near four but probably nearer five or six."
United will be able to make five substitutions against Basaksehir and Solskjaer can name a matchday squad of up to 23 players, a format he much prefers to the 18-man matchday squads in domestic games.
Bruno Fernandes has only started on the bench four times since he joined United in January and Solskjaer is mindful of the Portuguese's conditioning as he prepares for his first winter in English football.
Solskjaer said: "Five subs is definitely not a relief but it gives you the chance to rest players earlier because if you want to make two subs at half-time you've still got a chance to make subs and rest players, because it's going to be a long, long season. And it's not just about this game but a whole accumulation of football.
"So I like the five subs, I also like the size of the squads because the players feel involved, especially during lockdown. Sometimes if you're told you're not in the squad you've got to stay at home and you can't go and see your friend or see the game with a friend. That's another mental welfare that we have to look after with the players, so Champions League, I like it.
"Bruno is not going to be able to play every single game, that's for sure. So when he only played one-and-a-half games with Portugal during the international break I was very happy."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--LIVE updates as air ambulance called to serious crash with road shut

A Longsight road is currently closed following a road traffic collision .
The emergency services are currently responding to an @ @ @ @ @ Kirkmanshulme Lane and Stockport Road .
North West Ambulance Service has confirmed that it was @ @ @ @ @ ambulance , advanced paramedic and air ambulance have been sent to the scene .
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A number of bus services have been @ @ @ @ @ remains closed .
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A Longsight road is currently closed following a road traffic collision.
The emergency services are currently responding to an incident at the junction of Kirkmanshulme Lane and Stockport Road.
North West Ambulance Service has confirmed that it was called at 1.02pm.
An ambulance, advanced paramedic and air ambulance have been sent to the scene.
Pictures from the scene also show fire service and police vehicles in attendance.
A number of bus services have been diverted as Kirkmanshulme Lane southbound remains closed.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--Police want to speak to this man after woman stabbed outside Sainsbury's

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to after a woman was stabbed outside Sainsbury 's in Ashton .
A woman in her 40s was waiting in her car with her front door slightly ajar when a man approached and threatened her with a knife .
He demanded her phone - which she was unable to reach - before stabbing her in her hand , causing a deep wound .
The victim handed her phone to the man and he then fled the scene on foot down the store 's delivery road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a car-park near M & S .
The victim was left with non-life threatening injuries but was left understandably shaken by the incident , which happened just after 9am on Thursday , November 5 , outside Sainsbury 's on Lord Sheldon Way .
Officers have today released CCTV of a man they would like to speak to in connection to the investigation .
Police Constable Michael Biggs of GMP 's Tameside Volume Crime Team said : `` This was a nasty and opportunistic incident in which a woman was left with a deep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determined to find the man responsible and ensure he faces justice .
`` Enquiries are ongoing into the incident and we 're appealing to members of the public who may have been in the area at the time and may have seen the man in this image .
`` Were you in the area ?
Did you witness anyone behaving suspiciously at the time ?
Please get in contact with police . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9262 quoting incident number 676 of 05/11/20 .
Alternatively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
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Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to after a woman was stabbed outside Sainsbury's in Ashton.
A woman in her 40s was waiting in her car with her front door slightly ajar when a man approached and threatened her with a knife.
He demanded her phone - which she was unable to reach - before stabbing her in her hand, causing a deep wound.
The victim handed her phone to the man and he then fled the scene on foot down the store's delivery road, through the delivery area and back into a car-park near M&S.
The victim was left with non-life threatening injuries but was left understandably shaken by the incident, which happened just after 9am on Thursday, November 5, outside Sainsbury's on Lord Sheldon Way.
Officers have today released CCTV of a man they would like to speak to in connection to the investigation.
Police Constable Michael Biggs of GMP's Tameside Volume Crime Team said: "This was a nasty and opportunistic incident in which a woman was left with a deep cut to her hand and we are determined to find the man responsible and ensure he faces justice.
"Enquiries are ongoing into the incident and we're appealing to members of the public who may have been in the area at the time and may have seen the man in this image.
"Were you in the area? Did you witness anyone behaving suspiciously at the time? Please get in contact with police."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9262 quoting incident number 676 of 05/11/20.
Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United could have an opportunity to sign Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig next summer as it 's been claimed @ @ @ @ @ side .
The 22-year-old France defender is rated amongst the best young defenders in world @ @ @ @ @ linked with a move to Old Trafford .
Jan-Aage Fjortof has stated that Upamecano will @ @ @ @ @ the end of the season , namechecking United as potential suitors along with Manchester City @ @ @ @ @ .
Elsewhere , West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone took to social media to complain about @ @ @ @ @ United 's 1-0 win .
He was punished against his former side for coming off @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes ' initial attempt but believes the Portugal international 's technique was unfair .
`` @ @ @ @ @ t be able to hop skip and jump before kicking it , '' he posted @ @ @ @ @ suggested goalkeepers should be allowed to freely move in the six-yard box for spot-kicks .
@ @ @ @ @ below for all the latest news and transfer rumours .

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Manchester United could have an opportunity to sign Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig next summer as it's been claimed he will leave the Bundesliga side.
The 22-year-old France defender is rated amongst the best young defenders in world football and has regularly been linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Jan-Aage Fjortof has stated that Upamecano will leave his current employers at the end of the season, namechecking United as potential suitors along with Manchester City, Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
Elsewhere, West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone took to social media to complain about Bruno Fernandes re-taken penalty in United's 1-0 win.
He was punished against his former side for coming off his line when he saved Fernandes' initial attempt but believes the Portugal international's technique was unfair.
"And a striker shouldn’t be able to hop skip and jump before kicking it," he posted, retweeting a message that suggested goalkeepers should be allowed to freely move in the six-yard box for spot-kicks.
Recap the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United press conference RECAP

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the press on Monday afternoon as he previewed Manchester United 's upcoming Champions League meeting @ @ @ @ @ tasted defeat the last time they met the Turkish side as their 100 per cent @ @ @ @ @ came to an end in emphatic circumstances prior to the international break .
Solskjaer 's @ @ @ @ @ two wins from two since the shock defeat earlier in the month but know they @ @ @ @ @ when the two sides meet again at Old Trafford on Tuesday night .
The United @ @ @ @ @ the state of his squad , as he confirmed Paul Pogba trained on Monday having @ @ @ @ @ Brom at the weekend through injury .
Luke Shaw remains sidelined , while Jesse Lingard @ @ @ @ @ contact with somebody who has tested positive for COVID-19 .
See what Solskjaer had to @ @ @ @ @ .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the press on Monday afternoon as he previewed Manchester United's upcoming Champions League meeting with Istanbul Basaksehir.
United tasted defeat the last time they met the Turkish side as their 100 per cent record in the group stage came to an end in emphatic circumstances prior to the international break.
Solskjaer's side have bounced back with two wins from two since the shock defeat earlier in the month but know they need to make a statement when the two sides meet again at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.
The United manager gave an update on the state of his squad, as he confirmed Paul Pogba trained on Monday having missed the win over West Brom at the weekend through injury. Luke Shaw remains sidelined, while Jesse Lingard is self-isolating after coming into contact with somebody who has tested positive for COVID-19.
See what Solskjaer had to say in our blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--This Morning 'tears' as Holly Willoughby emotionally reassures grieving caller

Holly Willoughby was on hand to emotionally reassure a grieving caller on This Morning .
Viewers were left in tears on Monday while watching the ITV show as a caller confessed she was grieving the loss of both her grandson and her pet dog .
This Morning had opened up its phone lines to those who were grieving the loss of a pet with sychologist and TV personality Emma Kenny joining Holly and co-host Phillip Schofield .
The heartbroken caller – whose name was Ann – spoke about her grief on the show and became quite tearful .
She went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then died at the age of 14 , heartbreakingly passing away on her late dog 's birthday .
Ann said : `` On November my grandson took poorly , very ill .
He died on my dog 's birthday on the 10th of November . ''
Holly listened sympathetically as she explained : `` I am so overwhelmed with grief .
I was grieving for my dog , we were never apart .
I sit here and cuddle her coat and toys .
I ca n't bear to put anything away ... Then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Ann added that her daughter had bought her a new puppy but broke down in tears fearing she would n't be able to give the puppy the same amount of affection as her late dog .
Holly then softly offered her own reassurance to Ann and said : `` You do n't have a certain amount of love , that 's the thing – love just grows .
`` If you 're worried you wo n't love that dog the same , that 's just impossible .
`` You will be amazed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more . ''
Phil then let viewers know that Ann would be receiving professional help and guidance from a team of trained professionals after viewers expressed their upset adding : `` Ann is talking to our team downstairs . ''
One viewer tweeted : `` The poor lady on this phone this morning .
My heart is breaking for her ! ''
`` Tears here .
Sorry for your loss # ThisMorning , '' added another .
A third wrote : `` This is so sad .
Poor lady . ''
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ThisMorning , '' added another .

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Holly Willoughby was on hand to emotionally reassure a grieving caller on This Morning.
Viewers were left in tears on Monday while watching the ITV show as a caller confessed she was grieving the loss of both her grandson and her pet dog.
This Morning had opened up its phone lines to those who were grieving the loss of a pet with sychologist and TV personality Emma Kenny joining Holly and co-host Phillip Schofield.
The heartbroken caller – whose name was Ann – spoke about her grief on the show and became quite tearful.
She went on to explain that her beloved grandson then died at the age of 14, heartbreakingly passing away on her late dog's birthday.
Ann said: "On November my grandson took poorly, very ill. He died on my dog's birthday on the 10th of November."
Holly listened sympathetically as she explained: "I am so overwhelmed with grief. I was grieving for my dog, we were never apart. I sit here and cuddle her coat and toys. I can't bear to put anything away...Then my grandson died on her birthday."
Ann added that her daughter had bought her a new puppy but broke down in tears fearing she wouldn't be able to give the puppy the same amount of affection as her late dog.
Holly then softly offered her own reassurance to Ann and said: "You don't have a certain amount of love, that's the thing – love just grows.
(Image: ITV)
"If you're worried you won't love that dog the same, that's just impossible.
"You will be amazed, your heart just grows a bit more."
Phil then let viewers know that Ann would be receiving professional help and guidance from a team of trained professionals after viewers expressed their upset adding: "Ann is talking to our team downstairs."
One viewer tweeted: "The poor lady on this phone this morning. My heart is breaking for her!"
"Tears here. Sorry for your loss #ThisMorning," added another.
A third wrote: "This is so sad. Poor lady."
"I want to give Ann a hug #ThisMorning," added another.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--Shamima Begum's return to the UK would 'create significant risks', court hears

Shamima Begum ’ s return to the UK to challenge the deprivation of her British citizenship “ would create significant national security risks ” , the Supreme Court has heard .
Ms Begum , now 21 , was one of three east London school girls who travelled to Syria to join the so-called Islamic State group ( IS ) in February 2015 .
She lived under IS rule for more than three years before she was found , nine months pregnant , in a Syrian refugee camp in February last year .
The then Home Secretary Sajid Javid revoked her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that month .
Ms Begum is currently in the al-Roj camp in northern Syria , where she has been since February 2019 , in conditions her lawyers describe as “ dire ” .
In July , the Court of Appeal ruled that “ the only way in which she can have a fair and effective appeal is to be permitted to come into the United Kingdom to pursue her appeal ” .
But , at a remote hearing on Monday , Sir James Eadie QC – representing the Home Office – told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public to an increased risk of terrorism is not justifiable or appropriate in this case on fairness grounds.
” He said of Ms Begum : “ She married an IS fighter , lived in Raqqa – the capital of the self-declared caliphate – and remained with them for about four years until 2019 , when she left from , in effect , the last pocket of IS territory in Baghuz.
” In written submissions , Sir James said : “ This case raises questions as to the balance to be struck between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ degrees of protection of the public from terrorism .
“ Can it be right that a person who has involved themself in terrorism , and is now abroad and subject to restrictions that affect their ability to participate in domestic proceedings , is able to rely on those self-created impediments to insist on return to the jurisdiction to enable them to participate now in such proceedings ?
“ Can it be right that they should be able to do so if enabling them to do so runs directly contrary to the most effective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of harm through terrorism ?
” He told the court that Ms Begum ’ s British citizenship was revoked last year because “ she presented a current threat justifying the removal of her British citizenship ” .
Sir James added that an MI5 assessment of the national security threat posed by individuals who have “ aligned ” with IS “ concludes , unsurprisingly , that UK-linked individuals who travel to Syria to align with IS represent a serious and credible threat to UK national security ” .
The Supreme Court is considering whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the UK to appeal against the deprivation of her British citizenship and whether , if she is refused leave to enter the UK , her citizenship should be restored .
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission originally ruled that Ms Begum “ can not play any meaningful part in her appeal and that , to that extent , the appeal will not be fair and effective ” , but said “ it does not follow that her appeal succeeds ” .
However , earlier this year , the Court of Appeal said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any case where a court or tribunal has said we can not hold a fair trial , but we are going to go on anyway.
” Ms Begum ’ s barrister Lord Pannick QC argued that the Court of Appeal correctly decided that Ms Begum should be allowed to enter the UK to “ pursue a fair and effective appeal ” .
He said that , if allowing Ms Begum to return to the UK is not “ the solution ” , then “ the deprivation order is unlawful and must be set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ submissions : “ The power to deprive a person of British citizenship is one of the most severe and intrusive powers that Parliament has conferred on the Secretary of State .
“ A deprivation order is far more serious in its consequences than most criminal penalties.
” Ms Begum was one of three schoolgirls from Bethnal Green Academy who left their homes and families to join IS , shortly after Sharmeena Begum , who is no relation , travelled to Syria in December 2014 .
Kadiza Sultana and Amira Abase , then 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boarded a flight from Gatwick Airport to Istanbul , Turkey , on February 17 2015 , before making their way to Raqqa in Syria .
Ms Begum claims she married Dutch convert Yago Riedijk 10 days after arriving in IS territory , with all three of her school friends also reportedly marrying foreign IS fighters .
She told The Times last February that she left Raqqa in January 2017 with her husband but her children , a one-year-old girl and a three-month-old boy , had both since died .
Her third child died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supreme Court hearing , which is being live streamed on the court ’ s website , is due to conclude on Tuesday and it is expected the court will reserve its judgement .

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Shamima Begum’s return to the UK to challenge the deprivation of her British citizenship “would create significant national security risks”, the Supreme Court has heard.
Ms Begum, now 21, was one of three east London school girls who travelled to Syria to join the so-called Islamic State group (IS) in February 2015.
She lived under IS rule for more than three years before she was found, nine months pregnant, in a Syrian refugee camp in February last year.
The then Home Secretary Sajid Javid revoked her British citizenship on national security grounds later that month.
Ms Begum is currently in the al-Roj camp in northern Syria, where she has been since February 2019, in conditions her lawyers describe as “dire”.
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In July, the Court of Appeal ruled that “the only way in which she can have a fair and effective appeal is to be permitted to come into the United Kingdom to pursue her appeal”.
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But, at a remote hearing on Monday, Sir James Eadie QC – representing the Home Office – told the Supreme Court: “The exposure of the public to an increased risk of terrorism is not justifiable or appropriate in this case on fairness grounds.”
He said of Ms Begum: “She married an IS fighter, lived in Raqqa – the capital of the self-declared caliphate – and remained with them for about four years until 2019, when she left from, in effect, the last pocket of IS territory in Baghuz.”
In written submissions, Sir James said: “This case raises questions as to the balance to be struck between degrees of protection of procedural rights and degrees of protection of the public from terrorism.
“Can it be right that a person who has involved themself in terrorism, and is now abroad and subject to restrictions that affect their ability to participate in domestic proceedings, is able to rely on those self-created impediments to insist on return to the jurisdiction to enable them to participate now in such proceedings?
“Can it be right that they should be able to do so if enabling them to do so runs directly contrary to the most effective protection of the public from the risks of harm through terrorism?”
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He told the court that Ms Begum’s British citizenship was revoked last year because “she presented a current threat justifying the removal of her British citizenship”.
Sir James added that an MI5 assessment of the national security threat posed by individuals who have “aligned” with IS “concludes, unsurprisingly, that UK-linked individuals who travel to Syria to align with IS represent a serious and credible threat to UK national security”.
The Supreme Court is considering whether Ms Begum should be allowed to return to the UK to appeal against the deprivation of her British citizenship and whether, if she is refused leave to enter the UK, her citizenship should be restored.
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission originally ruled that Ms Begum “cannot play any meaningful part in her appeal and that, to that extent, the appeal will not be fair and effective”, but said “it does not follow that her appeal succeeds”.
However, earlier this year, the Court of Appeal said: “It is difficult to conceive of any case where a court or tribunal has said we cannot hold a fair trial, but we are going to go on anyway.”
(Image: BBC)
Ms Begum’s barrister Lord Pannick QC argued that the Court of Appeal correctly decided that Ms Begum should be allowed to enter the UK to “pursue a fair and effective appeal”.
He said that, if allowing Ms Begum to return to the UK is not “the solution”, then “the deprivation order is unlawful and must be set aside”.
He said in written submissions: “The power to deprive a person of British citizenship is one of the most severe and intrusive powers that Parliament has conferred on the Secretary of State.
“A deprivation order is far more serious in its consequences than most criminal penalties.”
Ms Begum was one of three schoolgirls from Bethnal Green Academy who left their homes and families to join IS, shortly after Sharmeena Begum, who is no relation, travelled to Syria in December 2014.
Kadiza Sultana and Amira Abase, then 16 and 15 respectively, and Ms Begum boarded a flight from Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, Turkey, on February 17 2015, before making their way to Raqqa in Syria.
Ms Begum claims she married Dutch convert Yago Riedijk 10 days after arriving in IS territory, with all three of her school friends also reportedly marrying foreign IS fighters.
She told The Times last February that she left Raqqa in January 2017 with her husband but her children, a one-year-old girl and a three-month-old boy, had both since died.
Her third child died shortly after he was born.
The Supreme Court hearing, which is being live streamed on the court’s website, is due to conclude on Tuesday and it is expected the court will reserve its judgement.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--Man tried to attack police before launching sickening racist abuse

A recovering alcoholic , who racially abused and assaulted a number of emergency workers has avoided jail after 'passing a test ' set to him by a judge .
Paramedics attended Christopher Sandland 's home in Somerset Road , Atherton , on January 6 following reports that he had taken an overdose , prosecution barrister Saul Brody told Bolton Crown Court .
When they arrived at 12.30am , paramedics judged the 47-year-old to be intoxicated and decided to take him to hospital to be assessed .
It is at this point that Sandland started to become `` very aggressive '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brody told the court : `` PC Barnes and PC Noblett arrived and the defendant offered to fight PC Barnes . ''
Sandland then started swinging his arms towards the police officers and told them to ' f*** off ' .
He was put in handcuffs but on the way to the police car he dropped to the floor and kicked out at PC Barnes and PC Noblett , saying 'do you want a fight ' .
Mr Brody said that Sandland was also `` trying to grab hold of PC Barnes ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be put on Sandland , before he was put in the ambulance and taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital .
In the ambulance , he started to racially abuse PC Noblett , calling him a ' p*** c*** ' and a ' f****** n***** ' .
At the hospital , Sandland 's racial abuse continued and he is said to have used the words ' f****** n***** ' between 20 and 30 times .
Staff had to move patients away from Sandland and he then spat towards officers `` three to four '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' spit landed on another officer , PC Maddocks , and a mask was then placed on Sandland 's face while he waited to be assessed .
After refusing treatment , Sandland was eventually seen by Dr Tang , who he referred to as a 'Chinese f***** ' along with another racial slur .
When he was interviewed , the next day , Sandland said he had no recollection of the incidents and accused the officers of lying .
Upon showing him the body cam footage , he admitted 'it must be true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PC Noblett said : `` Incidents like this affect me greatly .
I do n't expect to be racially abused .
I dealt with him with respect and he treated me like this . ''
PC Barnes added he `` did n't expect to be treated like this when trying to help someone '' and Maddocks said he felt `` very angry and upset '' .
Defending , Martin Pizzey told the court that Sandland is `` embarrassed and ashamed '' of his behaviour and has since moved to Cheshire to live with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sandland , now of Romney Close , Little Neston , has been abstinent since January .
After pleading guilty to three counts of assaulting an emergency worker and two racially aggravated public order offences , Sandland was originally due to be sentenced in June .
Sentencing was deferred by Judge Timothy Stead on the basis that Sandland would not commit further offences and would be treated for drug and alcohol addiction .
Judge Stead described this as a 'test ' and said : `` I can not say he has failed '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you behaved in a way which can only be described as outrageous and I think you know that .
`` People who are doing a service to the public deserve better and need to be protected .
`` You pleaded guilty at the first opportunity and you have shown a lot more responsibility when sober .
You 've spent 150 days aunder a curfew and more importantly , you have taken steps to address your alcohol abuse .
`` I think you 've realised that for you personally there 's no such thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it out or you 're in trouble .
In fairness to you , you seem to have taken that on board .
`` I have tested you for the last few months and you have passed that test . ''
Sandland was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment , suspended for two years .
He was also ordered to pay £100 in costs and complete 25 rehabilitation requirement days , as well as the 'managing my emotions ' programme .
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A recovering alcoholic, who racially abused and assaulted a number of emergency workers has avoided jail after 'passing a test' set to him by a judge.
Paramedics attended Christopher Sandland's home in Somerset Road, Atherton, on January 6 following reports that he had taken an overdose, prosecution barrister Saul Brody told Bolton Crown Court.
When they arrived at 12.30am, paramedics judged the 47-year-old to be intoxicated and decided to take him to hospital to be assessed.
It is at this point that Sandland started to become "very aggressive", according to Mr Brody.
Mr Brody told the court : "PC Barnes and PC Noblett arrived and the defendant offered to fight PC Barnes."
Sandland then started swinging his arms towards the police officers and told them to 'f*** off'. He was put in handcuffs but on the way to the police car he dropped to the floor and kicked out at PC Barnes and PC Noblett, saying 'do you want a fight'.
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Mr Brody said that Sandland was also "trying to grab hold of PC Barnes' leg".
Leg restraints had to be put on Sandland, before he was put in the ambulance and taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital. In the ambulance, he started to racially abuse PC Noblett, calling him a 'p*** c***' and a 'f****** n*****'.
At the hospital, Sandland's racial abuse continued and he is said to have used the words 'f****** n*****' between 20 and 30 times. Staff had to move patients away from Sandland and he then spat towards officers "three to four" times.
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Some "dark, reddish" spit landed on another officer, PC Maddocks, and a mask was then placed on Sandland's face while he waited to be assessed.
After refusing treatment, Sandland was eventually seen by Dr Tang, who he referred to as a 'Chinese f*****' along with another racial slur.
When he was interviewed, the next day, Sandland said he had no recollection of the incidents and accused the officers of lying. Upon showing him the body cam footage, he admitted 'it must be true'.
In victim personal statements, PC Noblett said: "Incidents like this affect me greatly. I don't expect to be racially abused. I dealt with him with respect and he treated me like this."
PC Barnes added he "didn't expect to be treated like this when trying to help someone" and Maddocks said he felt "very angry and upset".
Defending, Martin Pizzey told the court that Sandland is "embarrassed and ashamed" of his behaviour and has since moved to Cheshire to live with his partner.
Mr Pizzey added that Sandland, now of Romney Close, Little Neston, has been abstinent since January.
After pleading guilty to three counts of assaulting an emergency worker and two racially aggravated public order offences, Sandland was originally due to be sentenced in June. Sentencing was deferred by Judge Timothy Stead on the basis that Sandland would not commit further offences and would be treated for drug and alcohol addiction.
Judge Stead described this as a 'test' and said: "I cannot say he has failed".
He added: "While intoxicated, you behaved in a way which can only be described as outrageous and I think you know that.
"People who are doing a service to the public deserve better and need to be protected.
"You pleaded guilty at the first opportunity and you have shown a lot more responsibility when sober. You've spent 150 days aunder a curfew and more importantly, you have taken steps to address your alcohol abuse.
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"I think you've realised that for you personally there's no such thing as cutting down. You either cut it out or you're in trouble. In fairness to you, you seem to have taken that on board.
"I have tested you for the last few months and you have passed that test."
Sandland was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment, suspended for two years.
He was also ordered to pay £100 in costs and complete 25 rehabilitation requirement days, as well as the 'managing my emotions' programme.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--Boy, 10, died after school accident, inquest hears

A 10-year-old boy died in hospital from a brain injury five days after hitting his head in an accident at his school , an inquest has heard .
Birmingham Coroner ’ s Court was told that a full inquest into Yasir Hussain ’ s death will hear evidence from his next of kin and teachers , as well as a summary of accounts from other children .
Dudley-born Yasir , of Ward End , Birmingham , died at the city ’ s Children ’ s Hospital on November 17 after hitting his head at Leigh Primary School on November 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , area coroner Emma Brown said : “ A medical cause of death has been suggested by clinicians at Birmingham Children ’ s Hospital as traumatic brain injury .
“ In light of the connection between Yasir ’ s death and an accident , it is necessary for an inquest to be opened and further investigations into the events leading to Yasir ’ s death are required.
” Ms Brown said a full inquest date would be set at a review hearing on February 18 next year .
It is anticipated the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Yasir hitting his head , how and when his condition deteriorated , and his treatment in hospital .
The coroner told the court : “ Evidence will also be obtained from West Midlands Ambulance Service clinicians with reference to the first call that was made to them and a subsequent call .
“ I do wish to convey my deepest condolences to Yasir ’ s family at this most awful and tragic of times.
” In a letter sent to parents last week , the school ’ s headteacher paid to tribute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard-working and determined to succeed ” .

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A 10-year-old boy died in hospital from a brain injury five days after hitting his head in an accident at his school, an inquest has heard.
Birmingham Coroner’s Court was told that a full inquest into Yasir Hussain’s death will hear evidence from his next of kin and teachers, as well as a summary of accounts from other children.
Dudley-born Yasir, of Ward End, Birmingham, died at the city’s Children’s Hospital on November 17 after hitting his head at Leigh Primary School on November 12.
Opening and adjourning the inquest on Monday, area coroner Emma Brown said: “A medical cause of death has been suggested by clinicians at Birmingham Children’s Hospital as traumatic brain injury.
“In light of the connection between Yasir’s death and an accident, it is necessary for an inquest to be opened and further investigations into the events leading to Yasir’s death are required.”
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Ms Brown said a full inquest date would be set at a review hearing on February 18 next year.
It is anticipated the full hearing will examine the circumstances leading to Yasir hitting his head, how and when his condition deteriorated, and his treatment in hospital.
The coroner told the court: “Evidence will also be obtained from West Midlands Ambulance Service clinicians with reference to the first call that was made to them and a subsequent call.
“I do wish to convey my deepest condolences to Yasir’s family at this most awful and tragic of times.”
In a letter sent to parents last week, the school’s headteacher paid to tribute to Yasir as “quietly confident, hard-working and determined to succeed”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--Armed thug steals milkman's van as he's halfway through his round

A brave milkman carried on his early morning round - despite being 'threatened with a weapon ' by a thug who stole his van , leaving him stranded .
Milkman Rick Brockley was delivering milk from Smithills Open Farm around Bolton in the early hours of Thursday morning , starting at an eye-watering 3am .
At around 5am , the 38-year-old got out of his cow-print van - a tactic designed by farm bosses to be noticeable in case it 's stolen - in Brownlow Road in Horwich .
`` It was a normal round until around half-way through , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up at a customers house and I left my van partially in the road because there 's never anyone about at that time in the morning .
I opened up my side door , got the produce and went over to the house .
`` While I was there , I heard the door slide shut .
I did n't think anything of it because that sometimes happened if you 're parked on a bit of a hill .
But when I got back to the van , there was a guy sat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'oh god , what 's going on here . '
He just said , ' I 'm taking your van ' .
I tried to get inside , but he had locked the door . ''
The danger escalated as the brazen thief waved a 'weapon ' at Rick .
`` He waved something , I do n't know if it was a knife or screwdriver , '' said the milkman .
`` I just thought , I 'll leave it , I 'm not getting stabbed or beaten up .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ van .
I knew that would mean the doors were unlocked , so I tried to get inside again but he kept his finger over the lock .
`` He stuck it in reverse and sped off .
I just thought 'is this really happening ? '
`` I was stranded in the middle of Horwich in the pouring rain . ''
Rick called his boss at Smithills Open Farm and was picked up after an hour .
But rather than abandoning work for the day , he got another van from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I was a bit delayed , some customers were starting to get a bit worried that they were n't going to get their milk , '' said Rick .
`` I was n't harmed in any way so I wanted to get back out there .
Some people rely on us for their produce because they ca n't come out if they are isolating .
It 's my job . ''
After Rick 's plight was shared on social media , communities around Bolton came together to try and find the van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was first stolen , the cow-themed van was discovered abandoned in Chorley - with all of the milk Rick was yet to deliver still inside .
The van was left trashed by the culprit , said Rick .
`` It has been damaged , they 've clearly been off-roading in it .
`` All the milk was still inside , but the they smashed all the boxes of eggs that were in the cab . ''
The brave milkman added : `` I did n't think much about what happened until I got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always wonder if you could have done something differently , but by the same token , I could have been stabbed or beaten up .
`` It has made me a little nervous .
I was back out on Saturday morning and whenever I saw headlights coming , I got a little twitchy .
`` But I 'll get over it in time .
It was just an opportunist who thought , ' I 'm having that ' . ''
Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for comment .

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A brave milkman carried on his early morning round - despite being 'threatened with a weapon' by a thug who stole his van, leaving him stranded.
Milkman Rick Brockley was delivering milk from Smithills Open Farm around Bolton in the early hours of Thursday morning, starting at an eye-watering 3am.
At around 5am, the 38-year-old got out of his cow-print van - a tactic designed by farm bosses to be noticeable in case it's stolen - in Brownlow Road in Horwich.
"It was a normal round until around half-way through," said Rick.
"I pulled up at a customers house and I left my van partially in the road because there's never anyone about at that time in the morning. I opened up my side door, got the produce and went over to the house.
"While I was there, I heard the door slide shut. I didn't think anything of it because that sometimes happened if you're parked on a bit of a hill. But when I got back to the van, there was a guy sat in my cab.
"I though 'oh god, what's going on here.' He just said, 'I'm taking your van'. I tried to get inside, but he had locked the door."
(Image: Smithills Open Farm)
The danger escalated as the brazen thief waved a 'weapon' at Rick.
"He waved something, I don't know if it was a knife or screwdriver," said the milkman.
"I just thought, I'll leave it, I'm not getting stabbed or beaten up.
"He tried to make off but stalled the van. I knew that would mean the doors were unlocked, so I tried to get inside again but he kept his finger over the lock.
"He stuck it in reverse and sped off. I just thought 'is this really happening?'
"I was stranded in the middle of Horwich in the pouring rain."
(Image: Smithills Open Farm)
Rick called his boss at Smithills Open Farm and was picked up after an hour. But rather than abandoning work for the day, he got another van from the farm and carried on his round.
"I was a bit delayed, some customers were starting to get a bit worried that they weren't going to get their milk," said Rick.
"I wasn't harmed in any way so I wanted to get back out there. Some people rely on us for their produce because they can't come out if they are isolating. It's my job."
(Image: Smithills Open Farm)
After Rick's plight was shared on social media, communities around Bolton came together to try and find the van.
Just a few hours after it was first stolen, the cow-themed van was discovered abandoned in Chorley - with all of the milk Rick was yet to deliver still inside.
The van was left trashed by the culprit, said Rick. "It has been damaged, they've clearly been off-roading in it.
"All the milk was still inside, but the they smashed all the boxes of eggs that were in the cab."
The brave milkman added: "I didn't think much about what happened until I got home later that day.
"You always wonder if you could have done something differently, but by the same token, I could have been stabbed or beaten up.
"It has made me a little nervous. I was back out on Saturday morning and whenever I saw headlights coming, I got a little twitchy.
"But I'll get over it in time. It was just an opportunist who thought, 'I'm having that'."
Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--Barcelona presidential candidate warns Man City about Messi transfer chances

Manchester City have been told to forget about signing Lionel Messi by Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font .
Font is hoping to replace Josep Maria Bartomeu at the Nou Camp and had previously stated his intention to lure Pep Guardiola back to Catalonia .
Guardiola has since signed a new contract with City , who would be at the front of the queue to land Messi were the Argentine to leave Barca next year .
Font says he has spoken to City chief executive Ferran Soriano about the situation - and made his position clear .
`` I already told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Messi , to look for alternatives to win the Champions League , because Messi will continue with us and we will win the Champions League , '' he told L'Esportiu de Catalunya .
Messi wanted to leave Barcelona this summer but eventually agreed to stay .
Asked how he viewed that situation , Font said : `` With sadness .
We have enjoyed Messi for so many years that we are not aware of what he has been and what he is .
Getting into a situation where the best player in history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club , wants to leave , generates frustration . ''
Asked if the situation could be reversed , Font added : `` It is one of the reasons why it is urgent for a new project to come to govern the club .
`` We can guarantee you a competitive , winning project , which is what you need .
He wants to win and he certainly wants to do it at Barca , because he is Catalan . ''
Font wants to bring in club legend Xavi - a former team-mate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as manager .
`` I know that Messi likes this leadership of Xavi in the whole sports project , '' said Font .
`` Beyond the fact that I would have to make him understand that this new project would not lead to the problems he has had in the past , we must also show him that the Barca-Messi association is strategic and must last beyond the day he retires .
I think we will convince him . ''

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Manchester City have been told to forget about signing Lionel Messi by Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font.
Font is hoping to replace Josep Maria Bartomeu at the Nou Camp and had previously stated his intention to lure Pep Guardiola back to Catalonia.
Guardiola has since signed a new contract with City, who would be at the front of the queue to land Messi were the Argentine to leave Barca next year.
Font says he has spoken to City chief executive Ferran Soriano about the situation - and made his position clear.
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"I already told him (Soriano) to forget about Messi, to look for alternatives to win the Champions League, because Messi will continue with us and we will win the Champions League," he told L'Esportiu de Catalunya.
Messi wanted to leave Barcelona this summer but eventually agreed to stay.
Asked how he viewed that situation, Font said: "With sadness. We have enjoyed Messi for so many years that we are not aware of what he has been and what he is. Getting into a situation where the best player in history, not for lack of love at the club, wants to leave, generates frustration."
Asked if the situation could be reversed, Font added: "It is one of the reasons why it is urgent for a new project to come to govern the club.
"We can guarantee you a competitive, winning project, which is what you need. He wants to win and he certainly wants to do it at Barca, because he is Catalan."
Font wants to bring in club legend Xavi - a former team-mate of Messi - to replace Ronald Koeman as manager.
"I know that Messi likes this leadership of Xavi in the whole sports project," said Font. "Beyond the fact that I would have to make him understand that this new project would not lead to the problems he has had in the past, we must also show him that the Barca-Messi association is strategic and must last beyond the day he retires. I think we will convince him."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-23--Tributes paid to popular dad who died following incident at industrial estate

Tributes have been paid to a popular dad who died following an incident at an industrial estate in Oldham .
The 60-year-old has been named as Ian Dawson .
From Oldham , he is understood to have most recently lived in Rochdale with his partner .
He leaves behind a daughter .
Facebook has been flooded with tributes to Mr Dawson , including on the Oldham-based Collettes Dance Troupe page .
Mr Dawson was a volunteer and supporter .
He trained the tots group and helped with music at shows .
He was a popular and much-loved member of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gary Melia , 32 , told the Manchester Evening News : `` He brought his daughter to become a dancer when she was younger .
`` He was just one of those guys , he really got stuck in and made friends really quickly .
`` We rely on volunteers .
He was one of our best .
`` He was really helpful .
He was a bridge good bridge between the parents and the club .
His people skills were brilliant .
`` He was a good bloke .
It 's terrible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to hospital after two vehicles crashed at Woodstock Business Park on Meek Street in Royton at 5.30am on Thursday , November 19 .
He later died from his injuries .
Several police vehicles were pictured at the scene of the incident .
The focus of the investigation appeared to be a forklift truck , which had flipped onto its side at Chorlton Express Transport .
A joint investigation has been launched by Greater Manchester Police and the Health and Safety Executive .
Rochdale Coroners ' Court said a file had been received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inquest will be scheduled in due course .
Members of the Collettes have paid tribute to Mr Dawson on Facebook .
A post on the group 's Facebook page read : `` It is with a heavy heart that we write this status .
`` Tragically , we learned today of an accident which has devastatingly took the life of our former tots trainer and forever supporter Ian Dawson .
`` Ian was such a fantastic person to have in our troupe .
He was such a committed supporter , whose commitment led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tots trainer .
`` He was bloody good at it too !
Ian was always there to cheer all the girls on , always there at every fundraising event and was always coming up with ideas on how to make the troupe better .
`` Although Ian wasn ’ t a regular in recent years , he always remained a loyal supporter of the Collettes and would show his support when he could at local competitions .
`` Ian will be missed by so many .
Our deepest thoughts and condolences go out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , especially his daughter .
`` RIP Ian - gone way to soon , never forgotten .
All your friends at Collettes . ''
Kimberley Foy told the M.E.N : `` He was such a lovely and genuine person .
`` Ian was a big Liverpool supporter , like myself , so this was always something we would chat about at troupe .
`` Ian always believed in us Collettes and supported us through good and bad times .
He made us all feel we were the best , no matter what .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ won a dance off in 2012 , he would have bet anything on it .
He was a calming face .
`` He was a friend who helped me through some big moments in my life .
`` That I will never forget . ''

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Tributes have been paid to a popular dad who died following an incident at an industrial estate in Oldham.
The 60-year-old has been named as Ian Dawson.
From Oldham, he is understood to have most recently lived in Rochdale with his partner. He leaves behind a daughter.
Facebook has been flooded with tributes to Mr Dawson, including on the Oldham-based Collettes Dance Troupe page.
Mr Dawson was a former volunteer and supporter. He trained the tots group and helped with music at shows.
He was a popular and much-loved former member of the Collettes community.
Organiser and friend Gary Melia, 32, told the Manchester Evening News : "He brought his daughter to become a dancer when she was younger.
"He was just one of those guys, he really got stuck in and made friends really quickly.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
"We rely on volunteers. He was one of our best.
"He was really helpful. He was a bridge good bridge between the parents and the club. His people skills were brilliant.
"He was a good bloke. It's terrible what happened."
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Mr Dawson was taken to hospital after two vehicles crashed at Woodstock Business Park on Meek Street in Royton at 5.30am on Thursday, November 19.
He later died from his injuries.
Several police vehicles were pictured at the scene of the incident.
The focus of the investigation appeared to be a forklift truck, which had flipped onto its side at Chorlton Express Transport.
The logistics company declined to comment.
A joint investigation has been launched by Greater Manchester Police and the Health and Safety Executive.
Rochdale Coroners' Court said a file had been received regarding Mr Dawson's death. An inquest will be scheduled in due course.
Members of the Collettes have paid tribute to Mr Dawson on Facebook.
A post on the group's Facebook page read: "It is with a heavy heart that we write this status.
"Tragically, we learned today of an accident which has devastatingly took the life of our former tots trainer and forever supporter Ian Dawson.
"Ian was such a fantastic person to have in our troupe. He was such a committed supporter, whose commitment led him to become our music man and tots trainer.
"He was bloody good at it too! Ian was always there to cheer all the girls on, always there at every fundraising event and was always coming up with ideas on how to make the troupe better.
"Although Ian wasn’t a regular in recent years, he always remained a loyal supporter of the Collettes and would show his support when he could at local competitions.
"Ian will be missed by so many. Our deepest thoughts and condolences go out to all of Ian’s family, especially his daughter.
"RIP Ian - gone way to soon, never forgotten. All your friends at Collettes."
Kimberley Foy told the M.E.N: "He was such a lovely and genuine person.
"Ian was a big Liverpool supporter, like myself, so this was always something we would chat about at troupe.
"Ian always believed in us Collettes and supported us through good and bad times. He made us all feel we were the best, no matter what.
"He was so convinced we had won a dance off in 2012, he would have bet anything on it. He was a calming face.
"He was a friend who helped me through some big moments in my life.
"That I will never forget."