themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Amber Heard 'afraid Johnny Depp was going to kill her', libel trial hears

Actor Amber Heard has told the libel trial involving her former husband Johnny Depp that she was 'afraid ' he was going to kill her .
Giving evidence at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Monday , she claimed her 56-year-old ex-husband , threatened to kill her “ many times ” , especially towards the later stages of their relationship .
She also alleged the Pirates Of The Caribbean star was “ very good at manipulating people ” and would blame his actions on a “ self-created third-party ” he called the “ monster ” .
Ms Heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days of evidence as part of Mr Depp ’ s libel case against The Sun newspaper and executive editor Dan Wootton over a 2018 article that labelled him a “ wife beater ” .
In a written witness statement submitted to the court , Ms Heard accused Mr Depp of subjecting her to verbal and physical abuse – including screaming , swearing , issuing threats , punching , slapping , kicking , head-butting and choking her , as well as “ extremely controlling and intimidating behaviour ” .
She claimed : “ Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afraid he was going to kill me , either intentionally or just by losing control and going too far .
“ He explicitly threatened to kill me many times , especially later in our relationship.
” Ms Heard claimed Mr Depp has a “ unique ability to use his charisma to convey a certain impression of reality ” .
“ He is very good at manipulating people , ” the statement said .
She added : “ He would blame all his actions on a self-created third party instead of himself , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ He would speak about it as if it was another person or personality and not him doing all these things.
” In the statement , Ms Heard said she had “ never been with someone like him ( Mr Depp ) ” , and the early days of their relationship were “ the best times ” , adding he could be “ intensely affectionate , warm and charming ” , which she said she called “ the warm glow ” .
She went on to say : “ When Johnny puts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his intensity and darkness , it is unlike anything I ’ ve ever experienced .
“ When I say he was dark , he had a violent and dark way of speaking : the way he talked about our relationship being ‘ dead or alive ’ and telling me that death was the only way out of the relationship.
” She added : “ He could be very intense and dark .
It was the polar opposite of ‘ the warm glow ’ .
” Ms Heard also claimed Mr Depp “ lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The statement added : “ To hear him talk about his childhood or past relationships , he is always the victim .
He functions off zero accountability to anyone and thrives off others who provide him with that .
“ No-one really gives him direct or honest feedback .
“ It is very rare to see anyone — professionals , doctors , lawyers , film executives — say no to him .
I tried to , but it didn ’ t go down well.
” Ms Heard also said she thought she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I thought he could get better and that he would , and I wanted that so badly right to the end .
“ After violent episodes , his team would try to convince me to stay with him or to come back , often telling me he was sorry and would get clean for me .
“ I think I stayed not only because I had hope of him getting clean and things changing , but also because of the responsibility I felt , being told I was the one to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clean.
” Ms Heard is facing questioning over 14 allegations of domestic violence – all denied by Mr Depp – which The Sun ’ s publisher , News Group Newspapers ( NGN ) relies on in defence of the April 2018 article .
Under cross-examination Eleanor Laws QC , representing Mr Depp , asked about her use of “ legal and illegal ” drugs and , referring to her witness statement , said : “ You presented yourself in quite a dishonest way.
” Ms Laws asked : “ Do you remember the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controlled drugs was not in any way toxic ?
” She also referred to Ms Heard ’ s witness statement , in which she said she “ wouldn ’ t take cocaine at all when you were with Mr Depp ” nor would she “ drink to excess ” .
Ms Laws said : “ I suggest that they are all lies… every one of those assertions by you is a lie , isn ’ t it ?
” Ms Heard said they were not .
The court has so far heard nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Hollywood lifestyle , his use of drink and drugs and his attitudes towards women , as well as his and Ms Heard ’ s volatile relationship – described by Mr Depp as “ a crime scene waiting to happen ” .
Mr Depp and Ms Heard met on the 2011 film The Rum Diary and began living together in 2012 before marrying in Los Angeles in February 2015 .
Ms Heard obtained a domestic violence restraining order against Mr Depp in LA shortly after the couple split in 2016 and later donated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million ) divorce settlement to charity .
Mr Depp is suing NGN and Mr Wootton over the publication of an article on April 27 2018 with the headline : “ Gone Potty : How can JK Rowling be ‘ genuinely happy ’ casting wife beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film ?
” His lawyers say the article bore the meaning there was “ overwhelming evidence ” Mr Depp assaulted Ms Heard on a number of occasions and left her “ in fear for her life ” .
NGN is defending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Depp was “ controlling and verbally and physically abusive towards Ms Heard , particularly when he was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs ” .
Mr Depp is suing Ms Heard in separate libel proceedings in the US over a December 2018 column in the Washington Post , which did not mention Mr Depp by name , but said the actress received “ the full force of our culture ’ s wrath for women who speak out ” .

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Actor Amber Heard has told the libel trial involving her former husband Johnny Depp that she was 'afraid' he was going to kill her.
Giving evidence at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Monday, she claimed her 56-year-old ex-husband, threatened to kill her “many times”, especially towards the later stages of their relationship.
She also alleged the Pirates Of The Caribbean star was “very good at manipulating people” and would blame his actions on a “self-created third-party” he called the “monster”.
Ms Heard, 34, is to give three days of evidence as part of Mr Depp’s libel case against The Sun newspaper and executive editor Dan Wootton over a 2018 article that labelled him a “wife beater”.
In a written witness statement submitted to the court, Ms Heard accused Mr Depp of subjecting her to verbal and physical abuse – including screaming, swearing, issuing threats, punching, slapping, kicking, head-butting and choking her, as well as “extremely controlling and intimidating behaviour”.
She claimed: “Some incidents were so severe that I was afraid he was going to kill me, either intentionally or just by losing control and going too far.
“He explicitly threatened to kill me many times, especially later in our relationship.”
Ms Heard claimed Mr Depp has a “unique ability to use his charisma to convey a certain impression of reality”.
“He is very good at manipulating people,” the statement said.
(Image: PA)
She added: “He would blame all his actions on a self-created third party instead of himself, which he often called ‘the monster’.
“He would speak about it as if it was another person or personality and not him doing all these things.”
In the statement, Ms Heard said she had “never been with someone like him (Mr Depp)”, and the early days of their relationship were “the best times”, adding he could be “intensely affectionate, warm and charming”, which she said she called “the warm glow”.
She went on to say: “When Johnny puts his attention on you, with all his intensity and darkness, it is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.
“When I say he was dark, he had a violent and dark way of speaking: the way he talked about our relationship being ‘dead or alive’ and telling me that death was the only way out of the relationship.”
(Image: PA)
She added: “He could be very intense and dark. It was the polar opposite of ‘the warm glow’.”
Ms Heard also claimed Mr Depp “lives in a state of weaponised victimhood”.
The statement added: “To hear him talk about his childhood or past relationships, he is always the victim. He functions off zero accountability to anyone and thrives off others who provide him with that.
“No-one really gives him direct or honest feedback.
“It is very rare to see anyone — professionals, doctors, lawyers, film executives — say no to him. I tried to, but it didn’t go down well.”
Ms Heard also said she thought she could “fix Johnny”, saying: “I thought he could get better and that he would, and I wanted that so badly right to the end.
“After violent episodes, his team would try to convince me to stay with him or to come back, often telling me he was sorry and would get clean for me.
“I think I stayed not only because I had hope of him getting clean and things changing, but also because of the responsibility I felt, being told I was the one to motivate him and help him to get clean.”
(Image: Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
Ms Heard is facing questioning over 14 allegations of domestic violence – all denied by Mr Depp – which The Sun’s publisher, News Group Newspapers (NGN) relies on in defence of the April 2018 article.
Under cross-examination Eleanor Laws QC, representing Mr Depp, asked about her use of “legal and illegal” drugs and, referring to her witness statement, said: “You presented yourself in quite a dishonest way.”
Ms Heard said: “No.”
Ms Laws asked: “Do you remember the suggestion that your drinking and taking of controlled drugs was not in any way toxic?”
She also referred to Ms Heard’s witness statement, in which she said she “wouldn’t take cocaine at all when you were with Mr Depp” nor would she “drink to excess”.
Ms Laws said: “I suggest that they are all lies… every one of those assertions by you is a lie, isn’t it?”
Ms Heard said they were not.
(Image: Getty Images)
The court has so far heard nine days of evidence about Mr Depp’s Hollywood lifestyle, his use of drink and drugs and his attitudes towards women, as well as his and Ms Heard’s volatile relationship – described by Mr Depp as “a crime scene waiting to happen”.
Mr Depp and Ms Heard met on the 2011 film The Rum Diary and began living together in 2012 before marrying in Los Angeles in February 2015.
Ms Heard obtained a domestic violence restraining order against Mr Depp in LA shortly after the couple split in 2016 and later donated her seven million US dollars (£5.5 million) divorce settlement to charity.
Mr Depp is suing NGN and Mr Wootton over the publication of an article on April 27 2018 with the headline: “Gone Potty: How can JK Rowling be ‘genuinely happy’ casting wife beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film?”
His lawyers say the article bore the meaning there was “overwhelming evidence” Mr Depp assaulted Ms Heard on a number of occasions and left her “in fear for her life”.
NGN is defending the article as true, and says Mr Depp was “controlling and verbally and physically abusive towards Ms Heard, particularly when he was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs”.
Mr Depp is suing Ms Heard in separate libel proceedings in the US over a December 2018 column in the Washington Post, which did not mention Mr Depp by name, but said the actress received “the full force of our culture’s wrath for women who speak out”.
The trial continues.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Manchester has a new Indo Chinese restaurant - with giant noodle box toilets

A new Indo Chinese restaurant has opened in Manchester , after lockdown delayed its launch by more than three month .
It 's the 17th UK site for casual dining chain Oodles , and its largest restaurant to date .
Opening on Oxford Road last week , the restaurant also has a pretty eye-catching feature on its ground floor - a giant noodle box concealing the customer toilets .
The two-storey site will have capacity for 60 diners , and has created around 30 new jobs for the city .
Dishes here will include chilli chicken , Szechuan beef stir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caramel chicken , available with a choice of sides in served in small , medium or large boxes .
The Halal-certified menu also has plenty of vegetarian options , with all food cooked fresh in an open kitchen .
Franchise owner Shuaib Ishaq said : `` It 's been a really long wait and journey for us and we had everything fully planned for the launch in March , including a visit by Lord Mayor of Manchester , so naturally we are delighted to finally open .
`` We can not wait to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ genuinely believe our proposition is totally different to what has been available to customers in Manchester previously .
`` This is the biggest store for the brand to date and our concept of fresh and unique tasting Indo Chinese food is something different .
`` Location is very important to us and we wanted to be in the heart of the city in a prime location which is why we have invested into this venture .
`` Opening this Manchester store brings us one step closer to realising our long-term vision for expansion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on serving great quality food and hospitality and we look forward to being part of the Manchester food community and economy . ''
Oodles is now eyeing up 10 further openings in the UK this year , including in Rochdale , Bury and Oldham , joining the existing restaurants in Bolton and now Manchester city centre .

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A new Indo Chinese restaurant has opened in Manchester, after lockdown delayed its launch by more than three month.
It's the 17th UK site for casual dining chain Oodles, and its largest restaurant to date.
Opening on Oxford Road last week, the restaurant also has a pretty eye-catching feature on its ground floor - a giant noodle box concealing the customer toilets.
The two-storey site will have capacity for 60 diners, and has created around 30 new jobs for the city.
(Image: Publicity Picture)
Dishes here will include chilli chicken, Szechuan beef stir fry, Chinese lamb curry, and caramel chicken, available with a choice of sides in served in small, medium or large boxes.
The Halal-certified menu also has plenty of vegetarian options, with all food cooked fresh in an open kitchen.
Franchise owner Shuaib Ishaq said: "It's been a really long wait and journey for us and we had everything fully planned for the launch in March, including a visit by Lord Mayor of Manchester, so naturally we are delighted to finally open.
"We cannot wait to open to local food lovers and we genuinely believe our proposition is totally different to what has been available to customers in Manchester previously.
(Image: Publicity Picture)
"This is the biggest store for the brand to date and our concept of fresh and unique tasting Indo Chinese food is something different.
"Location is very important to us and we wanted to be in the heart of the city in a prime location which is why we have invested into this venture.
"Opening this Manchester store brings us one step closer to realising our long-term vision for expansion.
"We are a company focused on serving great quality food and hospitality and we look forward to being part of the Manchester food community and economy."
Oodles is now eyeing up 10 further openings in the UK this year, including in Rochdale, Bury and Oldham, joining the existing restaurants in Bolton and now Manchester city centre.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Amanda Holden's teenage daughter is her absolute double in latest selfie

Amanda Holden has surprised fans as she shared a cute holiday selfie with her daughter .
The Britain 's Got @ @ @ @ @ her summer holidays and has of course been sharing snippets of her trip on Instagram @ @ @ @ @ shared a picture of her with 14-year-old daughter Alexa Hughes , nicknamed Lexi , sat @ @ @ @ @ .
The sun-kissed pair looked every bit summer ready and Amanda , who is also @ @ @ @ @ , captioned the snap : `` My # Lexi , '' before crediting # mylub @ @ @ @ @ which we presume is her husband Chris Hughes .
And while many of Amanda 's @ @ @ @ @ the gorgeous self , others could n't help but mention how much they look alike @ @ @ @ @ the spitting image of you , '' wrote one .
Another said : `` Stunners @ @ @ @ @ '' `` Oh god Lexi looks like you , '' added a third .
`` @ @ @ @ @ , '' echoed another .

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Amanda Holden has surprised fans as she shared a cute holiday selfie with her daughter.
The Britain's Got Talent judge is off on her summer holidays and has of course been sharing snippets of her trip on Instagram.
Amanda, 49, shared a picture of her with 14-year-old daughter Alexa Hughes, nicknamed Lexi, sat side-by-side smiling at the camera.
The sun-kissed pair looked every bit summer ready and Amanda, who is also mum to Hollie, 8, captioned the snap: "My #Lexi," before crediting #mylub for taking the image - which we presume is her husband Chris Hughes.
And while many of Amanda's 1.5million Instagram followers gushed over the gorgeous self, others couldn't help but mention how much they look alike.
"She is legit the spitting image of you," wrote one.
Another said: "Stunners. Look like sisters."
"Oh god Lexi looks like you," added a third.
"Wow you look like sisters," echoed another.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--All the lockdown changes coming later in July and in August

Boris Johnson has set out plans to further ease the lockdown in England .
Last week at a Downing Street press conference , the Prime Minister said that “ steady progress ” is being made “ in our collective effort to beat coronavirus ” .
He revealed a four-month plan for a “ significant return to normality ” from as early as November .
As a result of the number of infections shrinking and the R rate remaining between 0.7 and 0.9 , according to SAGE , the government has made some changes to come later in July and with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that the time-frame for easing lockdown measures was “ conditional ” , and the changes could be reversed depending on any resurgence of coronavirus , here ’ s what ’ s set to change in the next few weeks : On Friday , July 24 , face coverings will become compulsory in shops and supermarkets .
Failure to comply would risk a £100 fine , reduced to £50 if it is paid within 14 days .
The following day on July 25 , indoor gyms , swimming pools and sports facilities can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , further leisure facilities can open including bowling alleys , skating rinks , and casinos .
Close-contact beauty services will also be permitted from this date meaning that the beauty industry is back to full operation .
Indoor performances to audiences can also restart , subject to the success of pilots set to take place .
Nightclubs and soft play areas wo n't be able to reopen from August 1 , however .
“ Nightclubs , soft play areas – sadly – need to remain closed for now , although this will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the briefing on Friday .
But it 's good news for those wanting to tie the knot as wedding receptions can take place allowing up to 30 guests from August 1 .
Meanwhile , guidance on shielding for vulnerable people will be paused .
And employers are encouraged to discuss bringing more employees back to the workplace , ensuring they can operate safely .

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Boris Johnson has set out plans to further ease the lockdown in England.
Last week at a Downing Street press conference, the Prime Minister said that “steady progress” is being made “in our collective effort to beat coronavirus ”.
He revealed a four-month plan for a “significant return to normality” from as early as November.
As a result of the number of infections shrinking and the R rate remaining between 0.7 and 0.9, according to SAGE, the government has made some changes to come later in July and with more in August.
While Mr Johnson said that the time-frame for easing lockdown measures was “conditional”, and the changes could be reversed depending on any resurgence of coronavirus, here’s what’s set to change in the next few weeks:
July
On Friday, July 24, face coverings will become compulsory in shops and supermarkets.
Failure to comply would risk a £100 fine, reduced to £50 if it is paid within 14 days.
The following day on July 25, indoor gyms, swimming pools and sports facilities can reopen.
(Image: PA)
August
On Saturday, August 1, further leisure facilities can open including bowling alleys, skating rinks, and casinos.
Close-contact beauty services will also be permitted from this date meaning that the beauty industry is back to full operation.
Indoor performances to audiences can also restart, subject to the success of pilots set to take place.
Nightclubs and soft play areas won't be able to reopen from August 1, however.
“Nightclubs, soft play areas – sadly – need to remain closed for now, although this will be kept under review," Mr Johnson told the briefing on Friday.
But it's good news for those wanting to tie the knot as wedding receptions can take place allowing up to 30 guests from August 1.
Meanwhile, guidance on shielding for vulnerable people will be paused.
And employers are encouraged to discuss bringing more employees back to the workplace, ensuring they can operate safely.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United are out of the FA Cup following a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Chelsea on Sunday .
@ @ @ @ @ to rotate his side backfired as United looked well below par at both ends of @ @ @ @ @ Gea was poor for both Chelsea goals before Harry Maguire turned the ball into his @ @ @ @ @ netted a late consolation goal from the penalty spot .
United suffered an injury blow @ @ @ @ @ Bailly was taken to hospital following a nasty clash of heads with his teammate Maguire @ @ @ @ @ disappointed to see the Ivorian depart as he was performing well .
The Reds must @ @ @ @ @ a crucial game against West Ham at Old Trafford on Wednesday .
United know winning @ @ @ @ @ fixtures will secure their place in the top four .
Scroll down to read all @ @ @ @ @ .

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Manchester United are out of the FA Cup following a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Chelsea on Sunday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to rotate his side backfired as United looked well below par at both ends of the field. David de Gea was poor for both Chelsea goals before Harry Maguire turned the ball into his own net. Bruno Fernandes netted a late consolation goal from the penalty spot.
United suffered an injury blow during the game as Eric Bailly was taken to hospital following a nasty clash of heads with his teammate Maguire. Solskjaer said he was disappointed to see the Ivorian depart as he was performing well.
The Reds must now turn their attention to a crucial game against West Ham at Old Trafford on Wednesday. United know winning both of their remaining two fixtures will secure their place in the top four.
A recap of today's United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--'Clare's Law' campaigner Michael Brown whose daughter was murdered has died

'Clare 's Law ' campaigner Michael Brown , who championed new domestic violence legislation after the murder of his daughter , has died .
Clare Wood , 36 , was murdered in Salford in 2009 by her ex-partner George Appleton , who had a history of violence against women .
Mr Brown - described as a 'powerhouse ' whose legacy has saved lives - campaigned in her memory for a change in the law so women and men would be able to find out if a new partner has a history of domestic violence .
The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his daughter - first came into force in 2014 .
The scheme gives police the discretion to disclose certain information about a partner 's past .
Mr Brown , from Batley , West Yorkshire , died in hospital in Sheffield on Saturday after a short illness , his family has confirmed .
The former prison officer , who was originally from Aberdeen in Scotland , took the campaign to Downing Street alongside former Salford MP Hazel Blears and others to hand in a petition .
Clare 's Law is now part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through Parliament before receiving Royal Ascent and becoming law .
It means the scheme would be written into statute .
Mr Brown 's sister , Carol Whicher , said : `` We are devastated beyond words .
`` Michael never stopped fighting after he lost his daughter Clare in such horrific circumstances .
`` He did n't want anyone else to suffer the same fate she did and always said if he could save just one person from a life of domestic abuse , then his campaigning had been worth it .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He was the best brother , pal and mentor a girl could ever wish for and he ’ ll be sadly missed by everyone who knew him . ''
Mr Brown was awarded a British Citizen Award for his campaigning earlier this year and was also a patron of the Endeavour Project , a domestic violence organisation in Bolton .
Writing on Facebook , they said : `` Michael was a powerhouse .
`` No one who heard him speak could fail to be moved by the passion and drive he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the appalling loss of his daughter , Clare , Michael had a determination that everyone had the right to know about the violent past of a partner .
`` After the best part of a decade Clare 's Law will finally become enshrined into law as part of the Domestic Abuse Bill currently going through parliament .
`` There is no doubt Clare 's Law saves lives .
Thank you Michael .
Your legacy has saved hundreds and will save thousands more . ''
Ms Wood was strangled and set on fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blackfriars , Salford , in February 2009 .
Dubbed the 'Facebook Fugitive ' he went on the run before taking his own life .
The mother-of-one had met Appleton on Facebook , unaware of his horrific history of violence against women , which included repeated harassment , threats and the kidnapping at knifepoint of one of his ex-girlfriends .
At an inquest into Ms Wood 's death , a coroner said women in abusive relationships should have the right to know about the violent past of the men they were with .
Information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a member of the public , known as a 'right to ask ' , or by an agency to protect a potential victim - known as a 'right to know ' .
Former MP Ms Blears said Greater Manchester Police piloted and embraced the scheme , before it was rolled out nationally .
Paying tribute to Mr Brown , she said : `` He loved his daughter very , very much and wanted to try to protect other people from a similar fate .
`` He was one of the most determined men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also incredibly gentle .
`` It took us a long , long time to finally be able to enact Clare 's Law .
`` I would like to pay tribute to his steadfast determination that Clare 's death should not have been in vain .
`` Clare 's Law has resulted in hundreds of lives being saved , and that is his legacy . ''

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'Clare's Law' campaigner Michael Brown, who championed new domestic violence legislation after the murder of his daughter, has died.
Clare Wood, 36, was murdered in Salford in 2009 by her ex-partner George Appleton, who had a history of violence against women.
Mr Brown - described as a 'powerhouse' whose legacy has saved lives - campaigned in her memory for a change in the law so women and men would be able to find out if a new partner has a history of domestic violence.
The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme - known as Clare's Law after his daughter - first came into force in 2014.
The scheme gives police the discretion to disclose certain information about a partner's past.
(Image: PA)
Mr Brown, from Batley, West Yorkshire, died in hospital in Sheffield on Saturday after a short illness, his family has confirmed.
He was 76.
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The former prison officer, who was originally from Aberdeen in Scotland, took the campaign to Downing Street alongside former Salford MP Hazel Blears and others to hand in a petition.
Clare's Law is now part of the Domestic Abuse Bill, which is passing through Parliament before receiving Royal Ascent and becoming law.
(Image: PA)
It means the scheme would be written into statute.
Mr Brown's sister, Carol Whicher, said: "We are devastated beyond words.
"Michael never stopped fighting after he lost his daughter Clare in such horrific circumstances.
"He didn't want anyone else to suffer the same fate she did and always said if he could save just one person from a life of domestic abuse, then his campaigning had been worth it.
"He had so much more to give.
"He was the best brother, pal and mentor a girl could ever wish for and he’ll be sadly missed by everyone who knew him."
Mr Brown was awarded a British Citizen Award for his campaigning earlier this year and was also a patron of the Endeavour Project, a domestic violence organisation in Bolton.
(Image: PA)
Writing on Facebook, they said: "Michael was a powerhouse.
"No one who heard him speak could fail to be moved by the passion and drive he brought to his campaigning.
"Driven by the appalling loss of his daughter, Clare, Michael had a determination that everyone had the right to know about the violent past of a partner.
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"After the best part of a decade Clare's Law will finally become enshrined into law as part of the Domestic Abuse Bill currently going through parliament.
"There is no doubt Clare's Law saves lives. Thank you Michael. Your legacy has saved hundreds and will save thousands more."
(Image: BPM)
Ms Wood was strangled and set on fire by evil Appleton at her home in Blackfriars, Salford, in February 2009.
Dubbed the 'Facebook Fugitive' he went on the run before taking his own life.
The mother-of-one had met Appleton on Facebook, unaware of his horrific history of violence against women, which included repeated harassment, threats and the kidnapping at knifepoint of one of his ex-girlfriends.
At an inquest into Ms Wood's death, a coroner said women in abusive relationships should have the right to know about the violent past of the men they were with.
Information can be disclosed via a request from a member of the public, known as a 'right to ask', or by an agency to protect a potential victim - known as a 'right to know'.
Former MP Ms Blears said Greater Manchester Police piloted and embraced the scheme, before it was rolled out nationally.
Paying tribute to Mr Brown, she said: "He loved his daughter very, very much and wanted to try to protect other people from a similar fate.
"He was one of the most determined men I have ever met. He was also incredibly gentle.
"It took us a long, long time to finally be able to enact Clare's Law.
"I would like to pay tribute to his steadfast determination that Clare's death should not have been in vain.
"Clare's Law has resulted in hundreds of lives being saved, and that is his legacy."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Almost 1,000 jobs at risk at Marks & Spencer

Nearly 1,000 jobs are at risk at Marks & Spencer , the retailer has announced .
Marks & Spencer plans to cut 950 jobs as part of plans to reduce store management and head office roles .
Collective consultation with affected staff members has already began and the retailer has set out plans to offer voluntary redundancies first .
The cuts are set to impact roles in the company ’ s head office , property and store management areas .
The proposals aim to help move the company to “ a leaner , faster retail management structure ” following disruption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the company 's retail director said .
Sacha Berendji , director of retail , operations and property at Marks & Spencer , said : “ Our proposals reflect an important next step in our Never The Same Again programme to accelerate our transformation and become a stronger , leaner and more resilient business .
“ Through the crisis we have seen how we can work faster and more flexibly by empowering store teams and it ’ s essential that we embed that way of working .
“ Our priority now is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process and beyond . ''
The cuts at Marks & Spencer are the latest in a long list of high street job losses .
Last week , the owner of Zizzi and Ask Italian announced the closure of 75 restaurants putting 1,200 jobs at risk .
Earlier this month , pharmacy Boots announced more than 4,000 jobs were to be axed due to the pandemic , while John Lewis also announced eight store closures putting 1,300 jobs at risk .

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Nearly 1,000 jobs are at risk at Marks & Spencer, the retailer has announced.
Marks & Spencer plans to cut 950 jobs as part of plans to reduce store management and head office roles.
Collective consultation with affected staff members has already began and the retailer has set out plans to offer voluntary redundancies first.
The cuts are set to impact roles in the company’s head office, property and store management areas.
The proposals aim to help move the company to “a leaner, faster retail management structure” following disruption to its transformation plans during the pandemic, the company's retail director said.
Sacha Berendji, director of retail, operations and property at Marks & Spencer, said: “Our proposals reflect an important next step in our Never The Same Again programme to accelerate our transformation and become a stronger, leaner and more resilient business.
“Through the crisis we have seen how we can work faster and more flexibly by empowering store teams and it’s essential that we embed that way of working.
“Our priority now is to support all those affected through the consultation process and beyond."
The cuts at Marks & Spencer are the latest in a long list of high street job losses.
Last week, the owner of Zizzi and Ask Italian announced the closure of 75 restaurants putting 1,200 jobs at risk.
Earlier this month, pharmacy Boots announced more than 4,000 jobs were to be axed due to the pandemic, while John Lewis also announced eight store closures putting 1,300 jobs at risk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Escaped prisoner is still on the run - after mocking cops in Instragram video

Police continue to hunt for a prisoner who managed to escape while in hospital nine days ago .
Cody Lowndes , from Tameside , was due to appear in court on Saturday , July 11 , but said he felt unwell and was taken to Tameside General Hospital under guard .
But he managed to escape while at the hospital , sparking a manhunt .
Police have been searching for him ever since .
Officers were seen scouring Reddish Vale Country Park when he initially went missing .
The hunt has since been extended to the Tameside area , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Farm hiking area in Denton .
The 21-year-old still remains at large .
Last week Lowndes appeared in an Instagram clip and goaded officers looking for him .
In the clip a man can be heard saying : `` [ Beginning of sentence cut off ] ... freedom mate ? ''
Lowndes , appearing to be chewing , replies : `` F*** the police . ''
The man then says : `` Oh dear , what 's happened to them ? ''
Lowndes , picking up a pair of handcuffs , replies : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man then asks : `` Got a message for that copper ? ''
He is then heard saying : `` Come and get me the third time . ''
Lowndes is wanted in connection with two counts of burglary ; three counts of theft of a motor vehicle ; shoplifting ; and a public order offence .
He is also wanted in connection with possession of a bladed article ; criminal damage ; as well as absconding from custody while on a hospital visit .
Police have arrested a 19-year-old woman on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since been released under investigation while the manhunt continues .
Anyone with any information about Lowndes ’ whereabouts is asked to call police immediately on 0161 856 5889 or 101 , quoting incident number 963 of Jult 12 .
Reports can also be made via Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Police continue to hunt for a prisoner who managed to escape while in hospital nine days ago.
Cody Lowndes, from Tameside, was due to appear in court on Saturday, July 11, but said he felt unwell and was taken to Tameside General Hospital under guard.
But he managed to escape while at the hospital, sparking a manhunt.
Police have been searching for him ever since.
Officers were seen scouring Reddish Vale Country Park when he initially went missing.
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The hunt has since been extended to the Tameside area, with officers also seen searching the Hyde Hall Farm hiking area in Denton.
The 21-year-old still remains at large.
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Last week Lowndes appeared in an Instagram clip and goaded officers looking for him.
In the clip a man can be heard saying: "[Beginning of sentence cut off] ...freedom mate?"
Lowndes, appearing to be chewing, replies: "F*** the police."
The man then says: "Oh dear, what's happened to them?"
Lowndes, picking up a pair of handcuffs, replies: "Snapped 'em off."
The man then asks: "Got a message for that copper?"
Lowndes repies: "F*** 'em".
He is then heard saying: "Come and get me the third time."
Lowndes is wanted in connection with two counts of burglary; three counts of theft of a motor vehicle; shoplifting; and a public order offence.
He is also wanted in connection with possession of a bladed article; criminal damage; as well as absconding from custody while on a hospital visit.
Police have arrested a 19-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.
She has since been released under investigation while the manhunt continues.
Anyone with any information about Lowndes’ whereabouts is asked to call police immediately on 0161 856 5889 or 101, quoting incident number 963 of Jult 12. Reports can also be made via Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Gogglebox stars delight fans with latest news of a return date

Gogglebox stars Jenny and Lee have confirmed when the show will finally return .
Fans of the Channel 4 series were gutted back in May when the best pals announced the last episode of series 15 after weeks of keeping us entertained during lockdown .
And it came as no surprise that fans flooded social media at their disappointment of not being able to check in with the favourite families of Gogglebox each week .
There was a bit of luck though as Celebrity Gogglebox appeared in its place and for the last six weeks we have seen some famous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ telly viewing .
But even that has now come to an end .
So , thank goodness Jenny and Lee have bought us some good news as they will be back very soon .
The normal version of Gogglebox , which features the likes of Jenny and Lee , Manchester 's the Malone family and Blackpool duo Pete and Sophie , will return to Channel 4 at 9pm on Friday September 11 .
Taking to Instagram , Jenny and Lee said : `` Great news all !
# Gogglebox returns to Channel 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And fans are , of course , absolutely delighted .
`` Yayyyyyyy ca n't wait missed you guys , '' said one .
Another commented : `` Good news guys miss you all .
Friday nights are not the same . ''
`` Be brilliant to have you back on the box - we could all do with more fun in our lives , '' added a third .
A fourth also said : `` Hooray , cant wait to see my fav duo Jenny and Lee . ''
Others have , rightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long away but at least they 'll be back .
Gogglebox returns to Channel 4 on Friday September 11 at 9pm .

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Gogglebox stars Jenny and Lee have confirmed when the show will finally return.
Fans of the Channel 4 series were gutted back in May when the best pals announced the last episode of series 15 after weeks of keeping us entertained during lockdown.
And it came as no surprise that fans flooded social media at their disappointment of not being able to check in with the favourite families of Gogglebox each week.
There was a bit of luck though as Celebrity Gogglebox appeared in its place and for the last six weeks we have seen some famous faces reacting to the latest news and telly viewing.
But even that has now come to an end.
So, thank goodness Jenny and Lee have bought us some good news as they will be back very soon.
The normal version of Gogglebox, which features the likes of Jenny and Lee, Manchester's the Malone family and Blackpool duo Pete and Sophie, will return to Channel 4 at 9pm on Friday September 11.
Taking to Instagram, Jenny and Lee said: "Great news all! #Gogglebox returns to Channel 4, 9pm on September 11th!"
And fans are, of course, absolutely delighted.
"Yayyyyyyy can't wait missed you guys," said one.
Another commented: "Good news guys miss you all. Friday nights are not the same."
"Be brilliant to have you back on the box - we could all do with more fun in our lives," added a third.
A fourth also said: "Hooray, cant wait to see my fav duo Jenny and Lee."
Others have, rightly, said that it still feels too long away but at least they'll be back.
Gogglebox returns to Channel 4 on Friday September 11 at 9pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Man United's two new problems have tactical and transfer solutions

It must have been galling , as well as concerning , for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to see Eric Bailly carried off on a stretcher before half-time had arrived in Manchester United 's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea .
Nobody could argue that United were playing well to that point , far from it , but they were keeping the blue swarm at bay .
It was 0-0 and Chelsea , while dominating the game , had not created a chance of note .
They were coping .
And Solskjaer could argue with a little justification that his three-man central defence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incision and composure from his forwards on the counter-attack and victory would still have been within United 's grasp .
After all , United had ceded possession and territory for long periods in their three previous wins over Frank Lampard 's men this season .
You could see Solskjaer 's logic in ditching the 4-2-3-1 and allowing Chelsea onto his side .
Yet as Solskjaer and Lampard both said after the game , the pendulum swung even more in Chelsea 's favour after Bailly 's injury and the introduction of Anthony Martial , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formation .
United did not react well to the change .
`` It had a big impact on the game , '' Solskjaer admitted .
`` Eric played well .
Eric was a big part of us not having any chances against us , really .
`` Obviously the long lay-off was a big test and we did n't pass it , because we lost our concentration and conceded a goal before half-time , which is disappointing . ''
Lampard added : `` In the early parts of the game I thought we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the system I think we played even better . ''
Maybe the delay rocked United 's defence and David de Gea in particular , of whom hangs yet another debate entirely right now .
If they somehow had maintained a goalless scoreline at the break , the tactical change could then have been discussed in more depth .
Changing a gameplan mid-match is never ideal , even if United should really know how to play 4-2-3-1 , as they 've been doing it for most of the campaign .
Yet it remains a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dominate games against fellow 'big ' sides .
They may have ground out a number of key results against the likes of Chelsea , Man City and Tottenham this season , but they mostly came when playing five across the back line and springing pacey counter-attacks .
Hardly ever have they passed a top side off the park like they 've done in recent weeks against Sheffield United , Bournemouth and Aston Villa .
The biggest reason for the shortcoming seems obvious : that United do n't have the extra quality in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't look up to the task at left-back against Chelsea , Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are now United 's only fit senior centre-backs and look like they need extra help , while neither Fred nor Nemanja Matic thrived at the base of midfield .
Daniel James looked lost in attack .
Whether United can strengthen in all these positions in the upcoming summer transfer window seems doubtful .
But one or two signings should be a priority .
They have already rightly prioritised right wing and Borussia Dortmund 's Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to provide better quality than James .
And while it 's not right to completely denounce United 's defence and claim it 's not fit for purpose , it lacks depth of quality .
As Solskjaer shuffled his pack , with Luke Shaw ruled out with an ankle injury , that was evident .
Maguire , Lindelof and Wan-Bissaka all looked fatigued but there were no credible alternatives in the United squad .
Tactically , Solskjaer might want to consider a system other than the five-man backline as an alternative to 4-2-3-1 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ something that allows him to pack his midfield against better sides may give United greater control .
Because even when Martial , Paul Pogba and the cavalry arrived during the Chelsea game , the feel of the contest did not change .
United were outfought and Solskjaer was out-thought by his opposite number Lampard , over whom he appeared to have a hex before this game .
United 's 19-game unbeaten run has masked their need for improvements , which can be made via transfers and more tactical solutions .
Nobody thought this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet .
But this is a stark reminder they have a little way to come yet .

It must have been galling, as well as concerning, for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to see Eric Bailly carried off on a stretcher before half-time had arrived in Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.
Nobody could argue that United were playing well to that point, far from it, but they were keeping the blue swarm at bay. It was 0-0 and Chelsea, while dominating the game, had not created a chance of note. They were coping.
And Solskjaer could argue with a little justification that his three-man central defence was working; he just needed more incision and composure from his forwards on the counter-attack and victory would still have been within United's grasp. After all, United had ceded possession and territory for long periods in their three previous wins over Frank Lampard's men this season. You could see Solskjaer's logic in ditching the 4-2-3-1 and allowing Chelsea onto his side.
Yet as Solskjaer and Lampard both said after the game, the pendulum swung even more in Chelsea's favour after Bailly's injury and the introduction of Anthony Martial, precipitating a return to that more attacking formation. United did not react well to the change.
"It had a big impact on the game," Solskjaer admitted. "Eric played well. Eric was a big part of us not having any chances against us, really.
"Obviously the long lay-off was a big test and we didn't pass it, because we lost our concentration and conceded a goal before half-time, which is disappointing."
Lampard added: "In the early parts of the game I thought we were on top but when they changed the system I think we played even better."
Maybe the delay rocked United's defence and David de Gea in particular, of whom hangs yet another debate entirely right now.
If they somehow had maintained a goalless scoreline at the break, the tactical change could then have been discussed in more depth. Changing a gameplan mid-match is never ideal, even if United should really know how to play 4-2-3-1, as they've been doing it for most of the campaign.
Yet it remains a huge issue that this side struggle to dominate games against fellow 'big' sides. They may have ground out a number of key results against the likes of Chelsea, Man City and Tottenham this season, but they mostly came when playing five across the back line and springing pacey counter-attacks. Hardly ever have they passed a top side off the park like they've done in recent weeks against Sheffield United, Bournemouth and Aston Villa.
The biggest reason for the shortcoming seems obvious: that United don't have the extra quality in a number of key areas. Brandon Williams didn't look up to the task at left-back against Chelsea, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are now United's only fit senior centre-backs and look like they need extra help, while neither Fred nor Nemanja Matic thrived at the base of midfield. Daniel James looked lost in attack.
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Whether United can strengthen in all these positions in the upcoming summer transfer window seems doubtful. But one or two signings should be a priority. They have already rightly prioritised right wing and Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho at the other end of the pitch to provide better quality than James.
And while it's not right to completely denounce United's defence and claim it's not fit for purpose, it lacks depth of quality. As Solskjaer shuffled his pack, with Luke Shaw ruled out with an ankle injury, that was evident. Maguire, Lindelof and Wan-Bissaka all looked fatigued but there were no credible alternatives in the United squad.
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Tactically, Solskjaer might want to consider a system other than the five-man backline as an alternative to 4-2-3-1. A diamond formation or a 4-3-3, something that allows him to pack his midfield against better sides may give United greater control. Because even when Martial, Paul Pogba and the cavalry arrived during the Chelsea game, the feel of the contest did not change.
United were outfought and Solskjaer was out-thought by his opposite number Lampard, over whom he appeared to have a hex before this game.
United's 19-game unbeaten run has masked their need for improvements, which can be made via transfers and more tactical solutions.
Nobody thought this United side were the finished article quite yet. But this is a stark reminder they have a little way to come yet.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Two women released under investigation after violent attack outside pub

Two women arrested after a violent attack on a woman outside a pub in Salford have been released under investigation @ @ @ @ @ assaulted in the street next to The B'Hive , on Holland Street , just before @ @ @ @ @ was reportedly attacked by a group of people outside the pub and left with head @ @ @ @ @ said she remains in hospital and enquiries are ongoing .
She has been released from @ @ @ @ @ .
Another 20-year-old woman arrested in connection with the incident has also been released under @ @ @ @ @ could be seen outside the pub on Sunday morning and the street was taped off @ @ @ @ @ also at the scene .
A Greater Manchester Police statement said : `` Two women @ @ @ @ @ police custody under investigation .
`` The victim remains in hospital and enquiries are still @ @ @ @ @ information should call police on 0161 856 8361 or 101 quoting incident number 3621 of @ @ @ @ @ charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Two women arrested after a violent attack on a woman outside a pub in Salford have been released under investigation.
The 44-year-old victim was assaulted in the street next to The B'Hive, on Holland Street, just before 12am on Saturday.
She was reportedly attacked by a group of people outside the pub and left with head injuries.
A police spokeswoman said she remains in hospital and enquiries are ongoing.
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Police arrested a 26-year-old woman on suspicion of section 18 assault.
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She has been released from police custody, under investigation.
Another 20-year-old woman arrested in connection with the incident has also been released under investigation.
A police cordon could be seen outside the pub on Sunday morning and the street was taped off.
Several police vehicles were also at the scene.
A Greater Manchester Police statement said: "Two women have now been released from police custody under investigation.
"The victim remains in hospital and enquiries are still ongoing."
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 8361 or 101 quoting incident number 3621 of 18/07/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Manchester United get Eric Bailly injury boost

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has been discharged from hospital following a head injury .
Bailly , 26 , suffered a cut to his head in a collision with teammate Harry Maguire in United 's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea that required lengthy treatment .
The Ivory Coast international was treated for 11 minutes at Wembley before he was carried off and checked into hospital .
United did not have a specialist centre-back on their bench to replace Bailly , who could still be a doubt for Wednesday 's Premier League visit of West Ham .
`` Eric is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ routine checks and protocols , '' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Sunday night .
`` He got a cut in the back of his head as well .
I do n't really know [ about his condition ] , I have n't heard , or spoken to the doctor about it .
It had a big , big impact on the game .
`` Eric played well in the 42 minutes he stayed on and we conceded just after the restart there , which was very disappointing .
Eric was a big part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , really .
`` The blow to Eric 's head when Harry and Eric stayed down for a long time , we seemed to lose concentration for a little while and losing the goal straight after had a massive impact on the game . ''
Centre halves Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are sidelined through injury , Chris Smalling is on loan at Roma until the end of the season and United have no plans to reintegrate Marcos Rojo into their first-team squad after his loan with Estudiantes expired .
Rojo is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ captain Teden Mengi , 18 , has been training with the United first-team and travelled with the squad to Aston Villa this month .

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Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has been discharged from hospital following a head injury.
Bailly, 26, suffered a cut to his head in a collision with teammate Harry Maguire in United's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea that required lengthy treatment.
The Ivory Coast international was treated for 11 minutes at Wembley before he was carried off and checked into hospital. United did not have a specialist centre-back on their bench to replace Bailly, who could still be a doubt for Wednesday's Premier League visit of West Ham.
"Eric is in hospital, going through all the routine checks and protocols," Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Sunday night. "He got a cut in the back of his head as well. I don't really know [about his condition], I haven't heard, or spoken to the doctor about it. It had a big, big impact on the game.
"Eric played well in the 42 minutes he stayed on and we conceded just after the restart there, which was very disappointing. Eric was a big part of us not having any chances against us, really.
"The blow to Eric's head when Harry and Eric stayed down for a long time, we seemed to lose concentration for a little while and losing the goal straight after had a massive impact on the game."
Centre halves Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are sidelined through injury, Chris Smalling is on loan at Roma until the end of the season and United have no plans to reintegrate Marcos Rojo into their first-team squad after his loan with Estudiantes expired. Rojo is still in Argentina.
The youth team captain Teden Mengi, 18, has been training with the United first-team and travelled with the squad to Aston Villa this month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Five things we spotted behind the scenes from Man City vs Arsenal

Manchester City produced a below-par performance to bow out of the FA Cup in Saturday 's semi-final , despite Pep Guardiola 's attempts to boost his team after a slow start .
Behind the scenes footage from the FA Cup has given an insight into the changing attitudes of City players from arriving at Wembley in good spirits to leaving as a jubilant Arsenal side celebrated reaching the final .
Guardiola said after the game that his players were not ready to play a semi-final , as he criticised their first half performance that saw Arsenal establish a deserved lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubled the lead in the second half to end City 's defence of the cup , with the footage showing how Guardiola became increasingly resigned to defeat on the touchline as the second half wore on .
We analysed the footage from the tunnel and touchlines at an empty Wembley and picked out five talking points that supporters may have missed when watching the game .
As the City squad arrived at Wembley , the squad were joking around before the pre-match warm ups , with Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez among a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to nutmeg each other before heading out onto the pitch .
The videos also showed captain David Silva on the touchline conducting the pre-match captains meeting , before sharing a few warm words with Arsenal captain Aubameyang .
As both teams lined up in the tunnel at Wembley , a few players from both sides greeted each other as is customary for friends in different teams .
David Silva and fellow Spaniard Dani Ceballos bumped fists , as did Frenchmen Aymeric Laporte and Alexandre Lacazette .
Silva also greeted Arsenal 's Hector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Although he was not named in the matchday squad , it seemed like academy goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu could have been part of the travelling party on Saturday .
With Claudio Bravo injured , Scott Carson was the substitute goalkeeper , and 18-year-old Bazunu appeared to be the third-choice goalkeeper should either Ederson or Carson have picked up an injury .
Aro Muric 's disastrous loan spell at Nottingham Forest was cut short , with Zack Steffen also set to return to the Etihad next season , so this will have been valuable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be limited next season .
The FA Cup also published footage of Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta on the touchline , with the City boss starting the game in typical animated fashion , reacting to every kick , before becoming increasingly resigned to defeat as the game progressed .
After Arsenal opened the scoring , Guardiola immediately offered encouragement to his side , but he was seen asking questions of his team during the first half drinks break - seemingly focussing his anger on Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus .
Into the second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and barely reacted to City 's missed chances - unlike his assistant Juanma Lillo , who was visibly frustrated as Kevin De Bruyne 's free kick hit the side netting .
On the other bench , Mikel Arteta was revelling in the occasion , giving detailed instructions to his substitutes and also defender David Luiz , who was called over to take new tactical advice as Arsenal celebrated both goals .
As Guardiola was the first to head down the tunnel at full-time , Arteta rightly enjoyed the win with his players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dressing room .
After full time , City 's players were clearly down over their performance , but some players were gracious in defeat with their Arsenal counterparts .
Substitute John Stones congratulated Rob Holding , while Bernardo Silva shared a message with Nicolas Pepe .
Before Bernardo could head into the City dressing room , he swapped shirts with Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka .

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Manchester City produced a below-par performance to bow out of the FA Cup in Saturday's semi-final, despite Pep Guardiola's attempts to boost his team after a slow start.
Behind the scenes footage from the FA Cup has given an insight into the changing attitudes of City players from arriving at Wembley in good spirits to leaving as a jubilant Arsenal side celebrated reaching the final.
Guardiola said after the game that his players were not ready to play a semi-final, as he criticised their first half performance that saw Arsenal establish a deserved lead through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The Gunners striker doubled the lead in the second half to end City's defence of the cup, with the footage showing how Guardiola became increasingly resigned to defeat on the touchline as the second half wore on.
We analysed the footage from the tunnel and touchlines at an empty Wembley and picked out five talking points that supporters may have missed when watching the game.
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City arrive in good spirits
As the City squad arrived at Wembley, the squad were joking around before the pre-match warm ups, with Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez among a group waiting at the dressing room entrance trying to nutmeg each other before heading out onto the pitch.
The videos also showed captain David Silva on the touchline conducting the pre-match captains meeting, before sharing a few warm words with Arsenal captain Aubameyang.
International colleagues reunited
As both teams lined up in the tunnel at Wembley, a few players from both sides greeted each other as is customary for friends in different teams.
David Silva and fellow Spaniard Dani Ceballos bumped fists, as did Frenchmen Aymeric Laporte and Alexandre Lacazette. Silva also greeted Arsenal's Hector Bellerin, as did Kevin de Bruyne.
Youngster called up
Although he was not named in the matchday squad, it seemed like academy goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu could have been part of the travelling party on Saturday. With Claudio Bravo injured, Scott Carson was the substitute goalkeeper, and 18-year-old Bazunu appeared to be the third-choice goalkeeper should either Ederson or Carson have picked up an injury.
Aro Muric's disastrous loan spell at Nottingham Forest was cut short, with Zack Steffen also set to return to the Etihad next season, so this will have been valuable experience for Bazunu as first-team involvement may be limited next season.
Guardiola and Arteta's opposite emotions
The FA Cup also published footage of Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta on the touchline, with the City boss starting the game in typical animated fashion, reacting to every kick, before becoming increasingly resigned to defeat as the game progressed.
After Arsenal opened the scoring, Guardiola immediately offered encouragement to his side, but he was seen asking questions of his team during the first half drinks break - seemingly focussing his anger on Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus. Into the second half, and Guardiola was less animated, and barely reacted to City's missed chances - unlike his assistant Juanma Lillo, who was visibly frustrated as Kevin De Bruyne's free kick hit the side netting.
On the other bench, Mikel Arteta was revelling in the occasion, giving detailed instructions to his substitutes and also defender David Luiz, who was called over to take new tactical advice as Arsenal celebrated both goals.
As Guardiola was the first to head down the tunnel at full-time, Arteta rightly enjoyed the win with his players and staff before heading into a raucous dressing room.
Gracious in defeat
After full time, City's players were clearly down over their performance, but some players were gracious in defeat with their Arsenal counterparts.
Substitute John Stones congratulated Rob Holding, while Bernardo Silva shared a message with Nicolas Pepe. Before Bernardo could head into the City dressing room, he swapped shirts with Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Chipper Club sets daily challenges to keep the kids entertained

It 's the start of the summer holidays and that means six weeks of finding ways to keep the kids entertained between snacks .
It 's no easy task , whether you 've also been homeschooling for the past four months or your children have been back at school .
The summer holidays , for a lot of families , can be a challenge .
But now Chipper Club has come up with a set of fun activities for every single day of the holidays .
Each week , Chipper will send out to club members a list of seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week so you can go through them at your own pace and tick them off on our special activity tracker .
At the end of the summer , there 'll be a special certificate for all those who enter Chipper 's Summer Challenge .
The activities for week one : • Draw a picture of Chipper in the sunshine • Paint a pebble or stone and hide it somewhere for someone else to find • Make up a dance to your favourite song • Build the highest tower you can out of things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arrange your food into an animal • Make a card for someone in your family The Chipper Club was originally created between the wars to entertain children and was reinvented for a generation of kids in lockdown .
Each week in lockdown Chipper has set a new challenge , incorporating the club ’ s traditional themes of friendship , helping and obeying their parents , imparting a cheerful spirit and being kind to animals .
For each challenge , we ask parents to submit a photo of their children ’ s work - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ www.inyourarea.co.uk and in our local papers .
To sign up to Chipper Club to get daily inspiration through the summer holidays and find out how to submit your challenges , click here .

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It's the start of the summer holidays and that means six weeks of finding ways to keep the kids entertained between snacks.
It's no easy task, whether you've also been homeschooling for the past four months or your children have been back at school. The summer holidays, for a lot of families, can be a challenge.
But now Chipper Club has come up with a set of fun activities for every single day of the holidays.
Each week, Chipper will send out to club members a list of seven things to do with the children that week so you can go through them at your own pace and tick them off on our special activity tracker.
At the end of the summer, there'll be a special certificate for all those who enter Chipper's Summer Challenge.
The activities for week one:
Draw a picture of Chipper in the sunshine Paint a pebble or stone and hide it somewhere for someone else to find Make up a dance to your favourite song Build the highest tower you can out of things you can find in the house Arrange your food into an animal Make a card for someone in your family Host a birthday party for a teddy or toy
The Chipper Club was originally created between the wars to entertain children and was reinvented for a generation of kids in lockdown.
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From toddlers prone to temper tantrums, to teenagers struggling to adapt to the abrupt closure of schools and separation from their friends - we’ve got it covered.
Each week in lockdown Chipper has set a new challenge, incorporating the club’s traditional themes of friendship, helping and obeying their parents, imparting a cheerful spirit and being kind to animals.
For each challenge, we ask parents to submit a photo of their children’s work - all of which will appear online at www.inyourarea.co.uk and in our local papers.
To sign up to Chipper Club to get daily inspiration through the summer holidays and find out how to submit your challenges, click here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Wigan burglars who targeted Cheshire home foiled by off-duty police officer

Burglars who travelled from Wigan to target a Cheshire home were caught out by two eagle-eyed builders and an off-duty police officer .
David Warburton and Dwayne Madden travelled from Wigan to Knutsford to target a home in the affluent suburb of Knutsford .
The pair broke into an address on Bexton Lane on the morning of February 7 and helped themselves to cash and jewellery .
But as they searched the property , they activated the burglar alarm which caught the attention of two builders who were working at a nearby property .
When the workmen investigated they found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and spotted Warburton and Madden acting suspiciously nearby .
The builders got into touch with the owner of the property they were working on who passed the information onto her son - a serving police officer .
The policeman made his way to the scene and contacted Cheshire Constabulary .
He then began searching the area for the burglars .
Madden , 28 , was found by the off-duty officer on Gough Road and arrested by officers from Cheshire Constabulary .
Warburton , 28 , was located and arrested by a Cheshire officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road .
The two burglars , both from Wigan , have now been jailed for a combined total of seven years .
Both men pleaded guilty to burglary at Chester Crown Court on Friday , July 10 .
Warburton , of Moss Lane , Platt Bridge , was jailed for four years .
They were also ordered to each pay a £181 victim surcharge .
Detective Constable Hasan Hasircioglu , who led the investigation for Cheshire Constabulary , said : “ Burglary is a serious offence in which victims are targeted in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you should be able to feel most safe .
“ Whilst the victim in this case was not at home at the time of the incident , it has still has a major impact on them .
“ I hope that the sentences handed to Warburton and Madden and will provide them with some closure .
“ The pair travelled to Knutsford on that day intent of breaking into an address .
They came equipped to commit their crime and specifically targeted a house in an affluent area .
“ Thankfully , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the support of an off-duty officer , Warburton and Madden are both behind bars facing the consequences of their actions .
“ I would like thank all those involved in this case for helping to make the streets of Cheshire safer for everyone.
” David Keane , Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire , added : “ As Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire , I understand the impact that burglary can have on victims which is why it is one of my key priorities .
“ I would like to praise the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in bringing the perpetrators of this despicable crime to justice .
I welcome the sentences handed to Warburton and Madden and I hope that the sentences act as a warning for other offenders who are looking to come to Cheshire to commit crime .
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Burglars who travelled from Wigan to target a Cheshire home were caught out by two eagle-eyed builders and an off-duty police officer.
David Warburton and Dwayne Madden travelled from Wigan to Knutsford to target a home in the affluent suburb of Knutsford.
The pair broke into an address on Bexton Lane on the morning of February 7 and helped themselves to cash and jewellery.
But as they searched the property, they activated the burglar alarm which caught the attention of two builders who were working at a nearby property.
(Image: Cheshire Police)
When the workmen investigated they found that the back door had been damaged and spotted Warburton and Madden acting suspiciously nearby.
The builders got into touch with the owner of the property they were working on who passed the information onto her son - a serving police officer.
The policeman made his way to the scene and contacted Cheshire Constabulary.
He then began searching the area for the burglars.
Madden, 28, was found by the off-duty officer on Gough Road and arrested by officers from Cheshire Constabulary.
Warburton, 28, was located and arrested by a Cheshire officer in a wooded area near to Toft Road.
The two burglars, both from Wigan, have now been jailed for a combined total of seven years.
Both men pleaded guilty to burglary at Chester Crown Court on Friday, July 10.
(Image: Cheshire Police)
Warburton, of Moss Lane, Platt Bridge, was jailed for four years.
Madden, of Sycamore Avenue, Golborne, was handed a three-year prison sentence.
They were also ordered to each pay a £181 victim surcharge.
Detective Constable Hasan Hasircioglu, who led the investigation for Cheshire Constabulary, said: “Burglary is a serious offence in which victims are targeted in their own home, which is the place you should be able to feel most safe.
“Whilst the victim in this case was not at home at the time of the incident, it has still has a major impact on them.
“I hope that the sentences handed to Warburton and Madden and will provide them with some closure.
“The pair travelled to Knutsford on that day intent of breaking into an address. They came equipped to commit their crime and specifically targeted a house in an affluent area.
“Thankfully, as a result of two eagle-eyed builders and the support of an off-duty officer, Warburton and Madden are both behind bars facing the consequences of their actions.
“I would like thank all those involved in this case for helping to make the streets of Cheshire safer for everyone.”
David Keane, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, added: “As Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, I understand the impact that burglary can have on victims which is why it is one of my key priorities.
“I would like to praise the work of Cheshire Constabulary’s officers in bringing the perpetrators of this despicable crime to justice. I welcome the sentences handed to Warburton and Madden and I hope that the sentences act as a warning for other offenders who are looking to come to Cheshire to commit crime.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Exclusive: Manchester United hopeful of announcing three academy signings

Manchester United are hopeful of announcing the academy signings of Marc Jurado , Alvaro Fernandez , and Isak Hansen-Aaroen .
United announced their academy intake for 2020-21 last week when they confirmed the signing of Joe Hugill from Sunderland and Radek Vitek has completed his move from Sigma Olomouc .
The MEN understands United are awaiting international clearance for Jurado , Fernandez , and Hansen-Aaroen , who became Tromso 's youngest-ever player at the age of 15 years and 319 days earlier this month .
A source said : `` Hopefully they ’ ll be sorted soon and we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 16 , and left-back Fernandez , 17 , have both posted farewell messages to former clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid ahead of their moves to Manchester .
Sources in Spain say Jurado rejected a three-year contract offer from Barcelona and United will only have to pay the Catalans a small compensation fee .
United recently signed Spaniards Arnau Puigmal and Mateo Mejia to their academy but Jurado is bound to generate comparisons with Gerard Pique , who switched from Barcelona to United aged 17 in 2004 .
Fernandez has agreed a four-year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition from Arsenal and Tottenham to agree a £300,000 deal with Sunderland for striker Hugill , also 16 , Former academy head Nicky Butt oversaw an aggressive recruitment drive following his appointment in February 2016 .
Tahith Chong , Charlie McCann , France youth international Aliou Traore , Puigmal , Largie Ramazani , and Harvey Neville were some of the high-profile arrivals on Butt 's watch .
Nick Cox replaced Butt , now the head of first-team development , last year and United agreed a €10million deal with Monaco for France youth midfielder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mejbri and United also bought Dutchman Dillon Hoogewerf from Ajax in the summer .

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Manchester United are hopeful of announcing the academy signings of Marc Jurado, Alvaro Fernandez, and Isak Hansen-Aaroen.
United announced their academy intake for 2020-21 last week when they confirmed the signing of Joe Hugill from Sunderland and Radek Vitek has completed his move from Sigma Olomouc.
The MEN understands United are awaiting international clearance for Jurado, Fernandez, and Hansen-Aaroen, who became Tromso's youngest-ever player at the age of 15 years and 319 days earlier this month. A source said: "Hopefully they’ll be sorted soon and we can get them confirmed."
Right-back Jurado, 16, and left-back Fernandez, 17, have both posted farewell messages to former clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid ahead of their moves to Manchester.
Sources in Spain say Jurado rejected a three-year contract offer from Barcelona and United will only have to pay the Catalans a small compensation fee. United recently signed Spaniards Arnau Puigmal and Mateo Mejia to their academy but Jurado is bound to generate comparisons with Gerard Pique, who switched from Barcelona to United aged 17 in 2004.
Fernandez has agreed a four-year deal with United, who fought off competition from Arsenal and Tottenham to agree a £300,000 deal with Sunderland for striker Hugill, also 16,
Former academy head Nicky Butt oversaw an aggressive recruitment drive following his appointment in February 2016. Tahith Chong, Charlie McCann, France youth international Aliou Traore, Puigmal, Largie Ramazani, and Harvey Neville were some of the high-profile arrivals on Butt's watch.
Nick Cox replaced Butt, now the head of first-team development, last year and United agreed a €10million deal with Monaco for France youth midfielder Hannibal Mejbri. Spurs were interested in Mejbri and United also bought Dutchman Dillon Hoogewerf from Ajax in the summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Marcus Rashford makes plea to Manchester United fans

Marcus Rashford has urged Manchester United fans to rally behind their side after the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea .
The United striker has admitted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side were not at their best in the 3-1 reverse to Frank Lampard 's men at Wembley , as strikes from Olivier Giroud and Mason Mount and a Harry Maguire own goal proved decisive .
United must now respond as they face West Ham in the Premier League on Wednesday night , before travelling to Leicester on Sunday .
Both games are vitally important to United 's hopes of finishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Champions League .
Rashford took to social media to hold his hands up , but reiterated the message about the coming week .
`` There ’ s nowhere to hide this morning , we just weren ’ t good enough yesterday , '' said the forward .
`` I ’ m gutted .
But we have to brush that off and prepare for two huge games this week .
`` Your support is everything and we never take that for granted .
We ’ re going to need every single one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a similar message to the one posted by teammate Bruno Fernandes after the Chelsea game .
Fernandes said : `` We were not the best before and we are not the worst now .
`` We are really sad about the result and losing the chance to win the FA Cup , something we had hoped for !
Now it is time to gather forces and fight for our goal in the Premier League . ''

Marcus Rashford has urged Manchester United fans to rally behind their side after the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea.
The United striker has admitted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were not at their best in the 3-1 reverse to Frank Lampard's men at Wembley, as strikes from Olivier Giroud and Mason Mount and a Harry Maguire own goal proved decisive.
United must now respond as they face West Ham in the Premier League on Wednesday night, before travelling to Leicester on Sunday. Both games are vitally important to United's hopes of finishing in the top four and qualifying for the Champions League.
Rashford took to social media to hold his hands up, but reiterated the message about the coming week.
"There’s nowhere to hide this morning, we just weren’t good enough yesterday," said the forward. "I’m gutted. But we have to brush that off and prepare for two huge games this week.
"Your support is everything and we never take that for granted. We’re going to need every single one of you behind us."
His was a similar message to the one posted by teammate Bruno Fernandes after the Chelsea game.
Fernandes said: "We were not the best before and we are not the worst now.
"We are really sad about the result and losing the chance to win the FA Cup, something we had hoped for! Now it is time to gather forces and fight for our goal in the Premier League."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Cinemas are screening smash hit theatre shows for a fiver

Theatres may not be open yet , but fans can still enjoy some of the biggest stage hits - on the silver screen .
Showcase Cinemas , which has a Manchester branch in Belle Vue , has announced a programme of theatre screenings including National Theatre Live productions , all for just a fiver .
Fleabag - the one-woman play that inspired Phoebe Waller-Bridge 's hit BBC TV show of the same name - will be returning after being broadcast live to cinemas from London 's West End last year .
Fleabag star Andrew Scott - AKA the Hot Priest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comedy Present Laughter , directed by Matthew Warchus at The Old Vic .
Further National Theatre Live shows scheduled throughout 2020 will include performances from Tom Hiddleston in Coriolanus , Gwendoline Christie in A Midsummer Night ’ s Dream , Sir Ian McKellen in King Lear , and Sally Field and Bill Pullman in All My Sons .
The programme also includes the recent West End adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac , starring James McAvoy .
James Dobbin , director of event cinema at Showcase Cinemas , said : “ We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be screening a number of plays from National Theatre Live .
`` It ’ s been a tough time for the theatre industry and theatre fans , so we ’ d like to show our support by bringing these performances to the big screen for fans to enjoy.
” Theatres will be allowed to welcome back live audiences from next month , Boris Johnson confirmed last week .
The Prime Minister gave the go-ahead for venues to stage live performances again from August 1 , but audiences and performers must both observe social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be financially viable for many to do so .
Emma Keith , head of broadcast for the National Theatre said : “ We are delighted National Theatre Live ’ s plays are back on the big screen at Showcase Cinemas .
`` We are pleased that the many theatre fans across the UK will have the opportunity to be entertained at their local cinemas .
`` We believe theatre and the arts are a force for good in turbulent times , and while many theatres remain closed to live performances onstage , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing to being there.
” Showcase 's Event Cinema line up will also include Riverdance , Princess Mononoke and family favourite Zog & Highway Rat .
All films and screenings are currently priced at £5 a ticket .
Cinema-goers are advised to book tickets online in advance or use the self-service ticket machines in the cinema lobby .

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Theatres may not be open yet, but fans can still enjoy some of the biggest stage hits - on the silver screen.
Showcase Cinemas, which has a Manchester branch in Belle Vue, has announced a programme of theatre screenings including National Theatre Live productions, all for just a fiver.
Fleabag - the one-woman play that inspired Phoebe Waller-Bridge's hit BBC TV show of the same name - will be returning after being broadcast live to cinemas from London's West End last year.
Fleabag star Andrew Scott - AKA the Hot Priest - will also be appearing in provocative comedy Present Laughter, directed by Matthew Warchus at The Old Vic.
Further National Theatre Live shows scheduled throughout 2020 will include performances from Tom Hiddleston in Coriolanus, Gwendoline Christie in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sir Ian McKellen in King Lear, and Sally Field and Bill Pullman in All My Sons.
The programme also includes the recent West End adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac, starring James McAvoy.
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James Dobbin, director of event cinema at Showcase Cinemas, said: “We’re really excited to announce that we will be screening a number of plays from National Theatre Live.
"It’s been a tough time for the theatre industry and theatre fans, so we’d like to show our support by bringing these performances to the big screen for fans to enjoy.”
Theatres will be allowed to welcome back live audiences from next month, Boris Johnson confirmed last week.
The Prime Minister gave the go-ahead for venues to stage live performances again from August 1, but audiences and performers must both observe social distancing rules - meaning it may not be financially viable for many to do so.
Emma Keith, head of broadcast for the National Theatre said: “We are delighted National Theatre Live’s plays are back on the big screen at Showcase Cinemas.
"We are pleased that the many theatre fans across the UK will have the opportunity to be entertained at their local cinemas.
"We believe theatre and the arts are a force for good in turbulent times, and while many theatres remain closed to live performances onstage, the big screen experience provides the next best thing to being there.”
Showcase's Event Cinema line up will also include Riverdance, Princess Mononoke and family favourite Zog & Highway Rat.
All films and screenings are currently priced at £5 a ticket.
Cinema-goers are advised to book tickets online in advance or use the self-service ticket machines in the cinema lobby.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-20--Manchester city centre road shut after HGV leaks 150 litres of diesel

A road has been shut in Manchester city centre after a HGV leaked diesel .
The incident happened on Quay @ @ @ @ @ House Theatre , just after 8am .
Fire crews from Bury and Salford , as @ @ @ @ @ , attended .
The lorry 's tank was damaged and leaked around 150 litres of @ @ @ @ @ Firefighters used absorbent mats and sand to clean up the spill .
Sign up to @ @ @ @ @ Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free @ @ @ @ @ up very simply by following the instructions here Police closed the road at the junction @ @ @ @ @ Street .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` It @ @ @ @ @ roadway , around 150 litres .
`` Police were in attendance managing traffic and helping @ @ @ @ @ `` We assisted with the clean up where residual diesel was on the road .
@ @ @ @ @ sand .
`` We were on the scene until 10.30am . ''

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A road has been shut in Manchester city centre after a HGV leaked diesel.
The incident happened on Quay Street, opposite the Opera House Theatre, just after 8am.
Fire crews from Bury and Salford, as well as Greater Manchester Police, attended.
The lorry's tank was damaged and leaked around 150 litres of fuel onto the road.
Firefighters used absorbent mats and sand to clean up the spill.
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Police closed the road at the junction with Deansgate and Lower Byrom Street.
The road remains closed.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "It was leaking diesel onto the roadway, around 150 litres.
"Police were in attendance managing traffic and helping recovery of the HGV.
"We assisted with the clean up where residual diesel was on the road. We used absorbent mats and sand.
"We were on the scene until 10.30am."