themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Dream of saving landmark Salford 'estate' pub has been destroyed - by storms

The Woolpack , was built in the 1970s to serve residents in the new estate that surrounded it , dominated by tower blocks .
The flat-roofed boozer on Belvedere Road , off the A6 , at Pendleton , became the heart and soul of the community along with a cluster of other pubs nearby .
But in 2008 it closed and was put on the market for £175,000 .
A year later a campaign was launched to save it , backed by Bez from Happy Mondays .
But damage caused by the recent Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dashed hopes for good of it ever re-opening .
Work on demolishing it is likely to start within a few weeks .
Langworthy councillor , John Warmisham , said : `` As a CAMRA member it 's sad to see another landmark Salford pub disappearing , but it is now in a dangerous condition and public safety has to come first .
`` It would have been great to see it re-open as a pub for the area , and there was a great community group looking to do so .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being full of asbestos .
`` I 'm sure local people have some great memories of times spent at the Woolpack .
`` There are no plans yet for what will happen with the site Sisters , Gene Houghton and Carole Bridge organised a petition to get it re-opened as a community pub in 2009 .
It was eventually bought by Salford city council as part of its plans to regenerate the district .
The Woolpackers - a community group formed to see the pub reopened as a venue for residents - were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Salford town hall .
They got the backing of the then Salford MP and government minister , Hazel Blears .
The residents planned to apply for a share of a £4m pot set aside to help communities buy local pubs to help keep them open .
Pubs minister John Healey said at the time : `` Bringing the Woolpack in Pendleton back to life , owned and run by local people is a great idea .
A well run , lively and welcoming pub is at the heart of any community .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaigners have got the energy and determination to make this happen . ''
In 2013 the drive to save the pub picked up momentum with a series of public meetings .
Suggested uses included adding a fitness room above the pub , starting a micro-brewery and working closely with the Royal British Legion .
Students at the University of Salford were asked to design a new-look Woolpack pub and a winning entry chosen .
The aim was that the Woolpack would be owned by its members and the beer would be bought from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run .
Speaking in 2013 Carole told the MEN : `` I first went into The Woolpack when I was 18 and I was still going when it closed .
`` The landlord retired and it closed .
`` We thought that someone else might come into run it but then a for sale sign went up .
`` During the seventies and eighties the Broadwalk and Belvedere Road area had five pubs and was buzzing . ''
Gene recalled : `` It was always the best pub in Salford .
`` When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
People came from near and far , everyone knew each other and it was a pleasure to go to .
`` The entertainment was second to none , especially on a Sunday afternoon .
It was a fantastic place . ''

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Storms have ended a ten-year fight to save a landmark Salford pub.
The Woolpack, was built in the 1970s to serve residents in the new estate that surrounded it, dominated by tower blocks.
The flat-roofed boozer on Belvedere Road, off the A6, at Pendleton, became the heart and soul of the community along with a cluster of other pubs nearby.
But in 2008 it closed and was put on the market for £175,000.
A year later a campaign was launched to save it, backed by Bez from Happy Mondays.
(Image: Manchester Archives)
But damage caused by the recent Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis and the cost of moving asbestos from it have dashed hopes for good of it ever re-opening.
Work on demolishing it is likely to start within a few weeks.
Langworthy councillor, John Warmisham, said: "As a CAMRA member it's sad to see another landmark Salford pub disappearing, but it is now in a dangerous condition and public safety has to come first.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"It would have been great to see it re-open as a pub for the area, and there was a great community group looking to do so. But the cost was prohibitive due to the building being full of asbestos.
"I'm sure local people have some great memories of times spent at the Woolpack.
"There are no plans yet for what will happen with the site
Sisters, Gene Houghton and Carole Bridge organised a petition to get it re-opened as a community pub in 2009.
It was eventually bought by Salford city council as part of its plans to regenerate the district.
The Woolpackers - a community group formed to see the pub reopened as a venue for residents - were hoping to take over the lease from Salford town hall.
They got the backing of the then Salford MP and government minister, Hazel Blears.
The residents planned to apply for a share of a £4m pot set aside to help communities buy local pubs to help keep them open.
Pubs minister John Healey said at the time: "Bringing the Woolpack in Pendleton back to life, owned and run by local people is a great idea. A well run, lively and welcoming pub is at the heart of any community. I know that Hazel Blears and the local campaigners have got the energy and determination to make this happen."
In 2013 the drive to save the pub picked up momentum with a series of public meetings.
Suggested uses included adding a fitness room above the pub, starting a micro-brewery and working closely with the Royal British Legion.
Students at the University of Salford were asked to design a new-look Woolpack pub and a winning entry chosen.
The aim was that the Woolpack would be owned by its members and the beer would be bought from an independent source thus costing less to run.
Speaking in 2013 Carole told the MEN: "I first went into The Woolpack when I was 18 and I was still going when it closed.
"The landlord retired and it closed.
"We thought that someone else might come into run it but then a for sale sign went up.
"During the seventies and eighties the Broadwalk and Belvedere Road area had five pubs and was buzzing."
Gene recalled: "It was always the best pub in Salford.
"When the doors closed a community closed with it. People came from near and far, everyone knew each other and it was a pleasure to go to.
"The entertainment was second to none, especially on a Sunday afternoon. It was a fantastic place."


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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Man, 58, arrested after dog walker's ear bitten during attack in Chorlton

A man has been arrested after a dog walker 's ear was bitten through during an attack .
The 72-year-old @ @ @ @ @ by the River Mersey , on the border of Chorlton and Sale , when the @ @ @ @ @ man punched , kicked and bit through the pensioner 's ear .
He was taken @ @ @ @ @ to his ear after around a quarter of it was left hanging off .
The @ @ @ @ @ , February 26 at around 10.30am .
A 58-year-old man has since been arrested on @ @ @ @ @ .
He has since been released under investigation .
Anyone with any information can contact @ @ @ @ @ referring to incident number 916 of 26/02/2020 or alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers , @ @ @ @ @ 111 .

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A man has been arrested after a dog walker's ear was bitten through during an attack.
The 72-year-old victim was walking his dog by the River Mersey, on the border of Chorlton and Sale, when the attack took place.
Another man punched, kicked and bit through the pensioner's ear.
He was taken to hospital and required stitches to his ear after around a quarter of it was left hanging off.
The attack took place on Wednesday, February 26 at around 10.30am.
A 58-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of Section 20 assault.
He has since been released under investigation.
Greater Manchester Police continue to make enquiries.
Anyone with any information can contact police on 0161 856 6198 referring to incident number 916 of 26/02/2020 or alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Printworks launches fundraising campaign in memory of boss Fred Booth

A fundraising campaign has been launched in memory of Printworks boss Fred Booth .
Fred , nicknamed the 'Godfather of Manchester ' , died in January at the age of 58 .
Now colleagues at the Withy Grove entertainment complex , which he launched in 2000 , have teamed up with his family to raise money for the hospitals where he received 'exceptional care ' .
Together they are aiming to raise £30,000 towards buying new dialysis machines for the Royal Oldham Hospital Intensive Care Unit , and the Dr Horacio E. Oduber Hospital in Aruba .
Fred spent several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he received dialysis , a procedure in which blood is filtered of waste products and excess fluid when a patient 's kidneys can not perform the job .
The equipment was in 'limited supply ' at both hospitals , according to the Printworks team , who will name the new machines Fred in his honour .
Adam Jackson , marketing manager at the Printworks said : “ Fred did so much for the beloved city of Manchester and truly leaves an unfillable void .
`` As someone who was so passionate about supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s legacy lives on , and along with Fred ’ s family , pay thanks to those who cared for Fred during his poor health .
`` We hope we can raise enough money for the much-needed dialysis machine in Fred ’ s name to help sustain the lives of others too.
” Fred , who was originally from Little Hulton but lived in Heywood , was a long-time supporter of many Manchester charities including Disabled Living , Forever Manchester , The Booth Centre , and The Christie .
He was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held in aid of The Christie every year at Printworks on August Bank Holiday Sunday , in memory of its founder , Frank Byrne .
Since launching the Printworks venue 20 years ago , Fred shaped it into one of the city 's most popular nightlife destinations , with more than 8 million visitors each year .
Paying tribute before his funeral last month , colleagues said : `` A strong exterior , earning him the title of the ‘ Godfather of Manchester ’ , gave way to a man with a gentle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and earth to support his colleagues , fellow Mancunians and his community .
`` Fred brought joy to so many and did so much for our beloved city , Manchester .
He leaves an unfillable void in Printworks , Manchester and our hearts .
The man ; the legend .
Rest in peace , Fred . ''

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A fundraising campaign has been launched in memory of Printworks boss Fred Booth.
Fred, nicknamed the 'Godfather of Manchester', died in January at the age of 58.
Now colleagues at the Withy Grove entertainment complex, which he launched in 2000, have teamed up with his family to raise money for the hospitals where he received 'exceptional care'.
Together they are aiming to raise £30,000 towards buying new dialysis machines for the Royal Oldham Hospital Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr Horacio E. Oduber Hospital in Aruba.
Fred spent several months in hospital before his death where he received dialysis, a procedure in which blood is filtered of waste products and excess fluid when a patient's kidneys cannot perform the job.
The equipment was in 'limited supply' at both hospitals, according to the Printworks team, who will name the new machines Fred in his honour.
Adam Jackson, marketing manager at the Printworks said: “Fred did so much for the beloved city of Manchester and truly leaves an unfillable void.
"As someone who was so passionate about supporting others, we want to ensure Fred’s legacy lives on, and along with Fred’s family, pay thanks to those who cared for Fred during his poor health.
"We hope we can raise enough money for the much-needed dialysis machine in Fred’s name to help sustain the lives of others too.”
Fred, who was originally from Little Hulton but lived in Heywood, was a long-time supporter of many Manchester charities including Disabled Living, Forever Manchester, The Booth Centre, and The Christie.
He was also passionate about the Manchester Soul Festival, held in aid of The Christie every year at Printworks on August Bank Holiday Sunday, in memory of its founder, Frank Byrne.
Since launching the Printworks venue 20 years ago, Fred shaped it into one of the city's most popular nightlife destinations, with more than 8 million visitors each year.
Paying tribute before his funeral last month, colleagues said: "A strong exterior, earning him the title of the ‘Godfather of Manchester’, gave way to a man with a gentle and caring heart ready to move heaven and earth to support his colleagues, fellow Mancunians and his community.
"Fred brought joy to so many and did so much for our beloved city, Manchester. He leaves an unfillable void in Printworks, Manchester and our hearts. The man; the legend. Rest in peace, Fred."
To make a donation, visit justgiving.com/crowdfunding/dialysismachinecalledfred .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--GMB viewers slam coronavirus panic buyer as 'selfish' for hoarding 150 cans of food

A Good Morning Britain guest today defended her actions after hoarding 150 cans of food amid the coronavirus outbreak .
Journalist Angela Buttolph told the panel that as someone in the ‘ vulnerable group ’ - she has asthma - she needs to look after herself as she feels like “ nobody has got my back ” .
As a mum to a six-year-old daughter , she also insisted that “ looking after your family is the best kind of selfishness ” .
Speaking to ITV hosts Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard , Angela said : “ This whole argument @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stocking up .
I have a six-year-old daughter , I have asthma , so I am one of the vulnerable group .
In terms of being selfish and looking after your family is the best kind of selfishness.
” She continued : “ And if we ’ re going to talk about selfishness there is a lot of discussion now about how this is basically just flu , every year people die from flu .
Vulnerable people , people with compromised immunity , older people .
And they say that like it doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re one of those groups , when you hear this over and over again you think , great , nobody has got my back .
And actually , I think I am going to take care of myself.
” On the other side of the debate , supply chain expert Professor Richard Wilding argued that panic buying is the worst thing anyone can do - but Angela says she wanted to make sure her family was stocked up for a month in the event they had to self isolate .
Viewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that if everyone continued to buy normal amounts of food , nowhere would run out of stock .
One tweeted : “ I have same fears and concerns as Angela but obviously do not have the financial funds to bulk buy I also have a young daughter and try to work ...
I have underlying illness I think it ’ s extremely selfish to bulk buy.
” A second agreed : “ I wish people would stop panicking .
I have asthma and heart condition and I 'm not panicking .
I find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 150 cans of food .
There are families out there who do n't have the money .
She should and others like her be ashamed of themselves.
” A third posted : “ She is infuriating .
In one breath talking about her concern for users fof ood banks and in the next proudly displaying her 150 cans of food she bought for herself .
She is a ‘ grim ’ example of the selfishness of humanity.
” Another raised the issue that the shortage of things like antibacterial gel will hit NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy normal amounts of food on weekly basis then there will be enough food to go around .
As for antibac gel wash your hands regularly with soap and water using proper handwashing technique kills more germs than antibac gel , ” they said .
“ The other thing is carers and district nurses who ca n't always get to wash hands use this antibac as a temporary stop gap and then they ca n't get any cause idiots have panic bought .
The world has gone mad.
” Another raised the point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what is left .
They raged : “ 1970 's all over again .
Selfish stockpiling .
Pushing prices up .
Making the vulnerable more so .
So much for the many , Not the few.
” Another simply said : “ Wish I could afford to stockpile !
”

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A Good Morning Britain guest today defended her actions after hoarding 150 cans of food amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Journalist Angela Buttolph told the panel that as someone in the ‘vulnerable group’ - she has asthma - she needs to look after herself as she feels like “nobody has got my back”.
As a mum to a six-year-old daughter, she also insisted that “looking after your family is the best kind of selfishness”.
Speaking to ITV hosts Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard, Angela said: “This whole argument about it being selfish in terms of stocking up. I have a six-year-old daughter, I have asthma, so I am one of the vulnerable group. In terms of being selfish and looking after your family is the best kind of selfishness.”
(Image: ITV)
She continued: “And if we’re going to talk about selfishness there is a lot of discussion now about how this is basically just flu, every year people die from flu. Vulnerable people, people with compromised immunity, older people. And they say that like it doesn’t matter.
“But when you’re one of those groups, when you hear this over and over again you think, great, nobody has got my back. And actually, I think I am going to take care of myself.”
On the other side of the debate, supply chain expert Professor Richard Wilding argued that panic buying is the worst thing anyone can do - but Angela says she wanted to make sure her family was stocked up for a month in the event they had to self isolate.
(Image: ITV)
Viewers criticised her actions, with many explaining that if everyone continued to buy normal amounts of food, nowhere would run out of stock.
One tweeted: “I have same fears and concerns as Angela but obviously do not have the financial funds to bulk buy I also have a young daughter and try to work ... I have underlying illness I think it’s extremely selfish to bulk buy.”
A second agreed: “I wish people would stop panicking. I have asthma and heart condition and I'm not panicking. I find it annoying that she brags about buying 150 cans of food. There are families out there who don't have the money. She should and others like her be ashamed of themselves.”
A third posted: “She is infuriating. In one breath talking about her concern for users fof ood banks and in the next proudly displaying her 150 cans of food she bought for herself. She is a ‘grim’ example of the selfishness of humanity.”
Another raised the issue that the shortage of things like antibacterial gel will hit NHS staff.
“It's ridiculous just buy normal amounts of food on weekly basis then there will be enough food to go around. As for antibac gel wash your hands regularly with soap and water using proper handwashing technique kills more germs than antibac gel,” they said.
(Image: ITV)
“The other thing is carers and district nurses who can't always get to wash hands use this antibac as a temporary stop gap and then they can't get any cause idiots have panic bought. The world has gone mad.”
Another raised the point that stockpiling would raise the prices of what is left.
They raged: “1970's all over again. Selfish stockpiling. Pushing prices up. Making the vulnerable more so. So much for the many, Not the few.”
Another simply said: “Wish I could afford to stockpile!”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Large plume of smoke seen across North Manchester after two JCBs go up in flames

A large plume of smoke could be seen across North Manchester after two JCBs went up in flames .
Firefighters @ @ @ @ @ where the vehicles were parked on Oldham Road , in Monsall , on Wednesday night @ @ @ @ @ and breathing apparatus to bring the fire under control .
Images from the scene show @ @ @ @ @ from the machinery .
There were no reports of any injuriues .
The cause of @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` At about @ @ @ @ @ 4 , two fire engines from Philips Park were called to reports of two JCBs @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Crews were quickly on the scene and extinguished the fire using two breathing @ @ @ @ @ and a thermal imaging camera .
`` Fire fighters were on the scene for one @ @ @ @ @ ''

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A large plume of smoke could be seen across North Manchester after two JCBs were "deliberately" set on fire.
Firefighters were called to a yard where the vehicles were parked on Oldham Road, in Miles Platting, on Wednesday night.
They used hose reels and breathing apparatus to bring the fire under control.
Images from the scene show clouds of grey smoke coming from the machinery.
(Image: ASP)
There were no reports of any injuriues.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
A spokesperson for GMP said: "At around 11.05pm on Wednesday 4 March, police received a report from the fire service that plant machinery had been deliberately set on fire on Oldham Road, Miles Platting."
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At about 10.45pm on Wednesday, March 4, two fire engines from Philips Park were called to reports of two JCBs on fire on Oldham Road.
(Image: ASP)
"Crews were quickly on the scene and extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatus, one hose reel and a thermal imaging camera.
"Fire fighters were on the scene for one hour and 10 minutes."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Council tax freeze as Wigan's first 'no cuts' budget in a decade approved

Wigan council has approved its first ‘ no cuts ’ budget for over a decade , as council tax in the borough is frozen for the seventh year in a row .
The town hall approved the budget in a council meeting last night .
Wigan is one of only a handful of local authorities across the country not to hike council tax for the coming year .
Most boroughs - including those in Greater Manchester - have seen a rise of 1.99 per cent .
There will be no cuts to frontline services and the free weekend parking scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to continue for another year .
But the adult social care precept will rise by 2pc to provide more funding for looking after the borough ’ s most vulnerable residents - and raising £2.3m for the council .
Taxpayers will also have to pay more for regional services , with the Greater Manchester mayoral and police fees due to rise by £24 for the average household .
But the authority has decided to freeze the general council tax for 2020/21 - the seventh year in a row it ’ s been done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ with residents .
Council leader David Molyneux said : “ We should be rightfully proud that we have managed to achieve so much given the financial situation we have faced and continue to face .
“ No doubt there are challenges ahead , but we look forward to the year ahead full of confidence in delivering on the priorities our residents set us through The Deal 2030 and I ’ m sure 2020 will be another highly successful year for the borough.
” Councillor Nazia Rehman told the chamber during yesterday ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say that Wigan has the lowest council tax in Greater Manchester , Merseyside , Lancashire and Cheshire and we aspire to keep it the lowest for as long as possible.
” Among the initiatives announced in yesterday ’ s budget council meeting are plans to scrap charged for one-off bulky waste .
Currently , residents have to pay £10 to have three large items - such as dining chairs or mattresses - collected .
Councillors also announced that the free weekend parking scheme for Wigan and Leigh town centres is set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council leader Molyneux described as a ‘ boost ’ for the borough ’ s town centres and its traders .
Brighter Borough funding – allocated annually to each elected member to fund community projects in their ward – will be increased by more than £500 to £6,000 .
And the council also announced a £250,000 annual climate change fund to support internal town hall initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint .
It comes on top of the other schemes the council has announced in recent weeks - such as its plan to plant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to meet its climate targets .
The budget received cross-party backing from councillors as all but two members voted to approve it .
Two independent councillors , Bob Brierley and Paul Maiden voted to abstain .
Conservative councillor Michael Winstanley said : “ I welcome the fact that there are no cuts - that ’ s thanks to Boris Johnson .
”

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Wigan council has approved its first ‘no cuts’ budget for over a decade, as council tax in the borough is frozen for the seventh year in a row.
The town hall approved the budget in a council meeting last night.
Wigan is one of only a handful of local authorities across the country not to hike council tax for the coming year. Most boroughs - including those in Greater Manchester - have seen a rise of 1.99 per cent.
There will be no cuts to frontline services and the free weekend parking scheme for Wigan and Leigh town centres is set to continue for another year.
But the adult social care precept will rise by 2pc to provide more funding for looking after the borough’s most vulnerable residents - and raising £2.3m for the council.
Taxpayers will also have to pay more for regional services, with the Greater Manchester mayoral and police fees due to rise by £24 for the average household.
But the authority has decided to freeze the general council tax for 2020/21 - the seventh year in a row it’s been done - as part of their ‘Deal’ with residents.
Council leader David Molyneux said: “We should be rightfully proud that we have managed to achieve so much given the financial situation we have faced and continue to face.
“No doubt there are challenges ahead, but we look forward to the year ahead full of confidence in delivering on the priorities our residents set us through The Deal 2030 and I’m sure 2020 will be another highly successful year for the borough.”
Councillor Nazia Rehman told the chamber during yesterday’s meeting: “I am proud to say that Wigan has the lowest council tax in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire and we aspire to keep it the lowest for as long as possible.”
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Among the initiatives announced in yesterday’s budget council meeting are plans to scrap charged for one-off bulky waste. Currently, residents have to pay £10 to have three large items - such as dining chairs or mattresses - collected.
Councillors also announced that the free weekend parking scheme for Wigan and Leigh town centres is set to continue for another year - in what council leader Molyneux described as a ‘boost’ for the borough’s town centres and its traders.
Brighter Borough funding – allocated annually to each elected member to fund community projects in their ward – will be increased by more than £500 to £6,000.
And the council also announced a £250,000 annual climate change fund to support internal town hall initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint.
It comes on top of the other schemes the council has announced in recent weeks - such as its plan to plant one million trees - in a bid to meet its climate targets.
The budget received cross-party backing from councillors as all but two members voted to approve it. Two independent councillors, Bob Brierley and Paul Maiden voted to abstain.
Conservative councillor Michael Winstanley said: “I welcome the fact that there are no cuts - that’s thanks to Boris Johnson.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Manchester United make Odion Ighalo summer transfer admission

Manchester United could extend Odion Ighalo 's stay at the club beyond the end of the season , according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The Reds targeted a new forward in the January transfer window and Ighalo joined on a six-month loan from Shanghai Shenhua on deadline day .
He netted his first goal for United on his first start for the club in the Europa League against Club Brugge but has yet to start a game in the Premier League .
Solskjaer has praised the impact of the Nigeria international since his arrival and admitted United could consider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of his loan spell .
The United boss believes United 's younger forwards can learn from the 30-year-old .
`` He 's here on merit , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` He 's here because he 's a goal scorer and he 's a different type of a striker for us .
`` Of course we might get to the summer and 'yeah we want to extend this ' - who knows ?
`` He 's come in as a breath of fresh air and he 's had chances - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a great chance .
`` Against Brugge , he scored .
Against Watford , he had a great chance .
Against Everton , he 's there , he had a chance but it was a very good save .
`` He does n't miss the target very often .
So it 's about having that for Anthony [ Martial ] , Marcus [ Rashford ] and Mason [ Greenwood ] to learn .
`` That 's where the sharks are swimming .
It 's comfortable outside the box where you can have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in there where it might be a bit tougher and you might get hurt but that 's where you get your goals . ''

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Manchester United could extend Odion Ighalo's stay at the club beyond the end of the season, according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The Reds targeted a new forward in the January transfer window and Ighalo joined on a six-month loan from Shanghai Shenhua on deadline day.
He netted his first goal for United on his first start for the club in the Europa League against Club Brugge but has yet to start a game in the Premier League.
Solskjaer has praised the impact of the Nigeria international since his arrival and admitted United could consider keeping him at the club at the end of his loan spell.
The United boss believes United's younger forwards can learn from the 30-year-old.
"He's here on merit," he told Sky Sports. "He's here because he's a goal scorer and he's a different type of a striker for us.
"Of course we might get to the summer and 'yeah we want to extend this' - who knows?
"He's come in as a breath of fresh air and he's had chances - in his five minutes against Chelsea he had a great chance.
"Against Brugge, he scored. Against Watford, he had a great chance. Against Everton, he's there, he had a chance but it was a very good save.
"He doesn't miss the target very often. So it's about having that for Anthony [Martial], Marcus [Rashford] and Mason [Greenwood] to learn.
"That's where the sharks are swimming. It's comfortable outside the box where you can have a few shots, but it's in there where it might be a bit tougher and you might get hurt but that's where you get your goals."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Costa just made some huge changes to its menu - and you'll notice them today

The days are now getting lighter and the sun has started to shine a little bit more , and that can only mean one thing - Spring is finally on the way .
And with the start of spring comes new menus at all of our favourite restaurants and fast food establishments .
Costa is no exception , and today ( 5 March ) introduced its exciting new menu to get our mouths watering .
The new menu is as follows : As well as its new goodies , Costa also has good news for fans of its hot chocolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Instagrammable Ruby Cocoa hot chocolate will be sticking around for longer .
Woohoo .
March sees an exciting new addition to Costa Coffee ’ s alternative milk offering , with Alpro Oat .
The latest dairy alternative adds a hint of creaminess and rich , honeyed taste of oats to any hand-crafted coffee or hot chocolate on the menu .
Customers now have a choice of whole , semi-skimmed , skimmed milk or Alpro Soya free of charge .
Alternative options are available for an extra 45p , including ; Arla Lactofree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Alpro Oat .
Perhaps most exciting , though , is the addition of the Chocolate and Caramel Rolo muffin , which comes following the success of Terry 's Chocolate Orange and Lotus Biscoff muffins .
Speaking about the new menu , Eric Tavoukdjian , Commercial Marketing Director at Costa Coffee said : “ Being awarded the Nation ’ s Favourite Coffee Shop for the tenth-year running is an amazing accolade , but we simply couldn ’ t have achieved this without the support of our customers . ''
The new menu is @ @ @

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The days are now getting lighter and the sun has started to shine a little bit more, and that can only mean one thing - Spring is finally on the way.
And with the start of spring comes new menus at all of our favourite restaurants and fast food establishments.
Costa is no exception, and today (5 March) introduced its exciting new menu to get our mouths watering.
The new menu is as follows:
Rolo Chocolate & Caramel Muffin (from £2.25)
Salted Caramel Brownie –(from £2.25)
Belgian Bun (from £1.95)
Iced Fruit Slice (from £1.80)
Raspberry and Coconut Bar (from £1.80)
All Day Sausage, Bacon & Egg Bloomer (from £3.95)
Free Range Egg & Spinach Pot (from £1.60)
British Pulled Chicken & Bacon Panini (from £3.95)
Three Cheese & Chutney Toastie (from £3.95)
Cumberland Sausage & Caramelised Onion Toastie (from £3.95)
New York Deli Pastrami & Emmental Toastie (from £3.95)
Flat Black (from £2.35)
Salted Caramel Muffin (from £1.95)
White Chocolate & Honeycomb Trillionaires (from £1.95)
Terry’s Chocolate Orange Muffin (from £2.25)
As well as its new goodies, Costa also has good news for fans of its hot chocolate, as it has confirmed that it's Instagrammable Ruby Cocoa hot chocolate will be sticking around for longer. Woohoo.
March sees an exciting new addition to Costa Coffee’s alternative milk offering, with Alpro Oat. The latest dairy alternative adds a hint of creaminess and rich, honeyed taste of oats to any hand-crafted coffee or hot chocolate on the menu.
Customers now have a choice of whole, semi-skimmed, skimmed milk or Alpro Soya free of charge. Alternative options are available for an extra 45p, including; Arla Lactofree milk, Alpro Almond, Alpro Coconut and Alpro Oat.
Perhaps most exciting, though, is the addition of the Chocolate and Caramel Rolo muffin, which comes following the success of Terry's Chocolate Orange and Lotus Biscoff muffins.
(Image: Costa)
Speaking about the new menu, Eric Tavoukdjian, Commercial Marketing Director at Costa Coffee said: “Being awarded the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop for the tenth-year running is an amazing accolade, but we simply couldn’t have achieved this without the support of our customers."
The new menu is available now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Why DVLA vans are prowling Manchester's streets this month

The DVLA is clamping down on drivers failing to tax their cars after Manchester was flagged as one of the UK 's hotspots for vehicle tax evasion .
Despite it being illegal to drive on the road with an untaxed vehicle , 1.6pc of the country 's vehicles are not taxed correctly .
The DVLA carried out more than 34,000 enforcement actions in the M postcode area in 2019 .
Only Belfast and Birmingham had more .
As part of a campaign aiming to highlight the consequences of failing to tax a vehicle , vans equipped with number-plate recognition software @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout March .
They help the DVLA to identify untaxed vehicles before taking action .
The message to drivers is simple - tax it or lose it .
To get an idea of how things work , the Manchester Evening News went behind the scenes on Tuesday .
We joined the DVLA as they set out from its pound in Leigh .
The gravel forecourt tucked away at the back of a business park just off the East Lancs Road serves as a lock-up for untaxed vehicles from across the region .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the DVLA 's trucks , it did not take long before we stumbled across an untaxed vehicle .
After parking up on The Avenue , north of Leigh town centre , the white Ford van was lifted on to the back of the truck and carried back to the pound .
It will be impounded there until the vehicle 's owner pays to release it .
How does it work ?
The DVLA doesn ’ t need to spot an untaxed vehicle on the road to take action , but any vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t taxed , or is wrongly declared SORN ( Statutory Off Road Notification - meaning the vehicle should not used on a public road ) risks being clamped or impounded .
If someone doesn ’ t pay their car tax they will be sent two letters by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency .
If they still don ’ t pay they will find themselves on the clamping list .
When the DVLA clamps a vehicle , the motorist is charged a £100 release fee .
If they are unable to show that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is released the motorist will have to pay a surety fee of £160 .
This is refunded if the motorists can show the vehicle has been taxed within 15 days .
If the release fee is not paid within 24 hours , DVLA impounds the vehicle and the fee rises to £200 .
There is also a storage charge of £21 per day .
Again , a surety fee of £160 must be paid if the motorist can not show that the vehicle has been taxed .
She says the problem of untaxed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She added : `` The campaign is targeting densely populated areas of the UK where there is a high number of vehicle keepers .
`` Taxing is a legal requirement and everyone needs to tax .
`` Manchester is certainly one of the highest areas , which is why we have come along to try and highlight the consequences of what will happen if people fail to tax their car .
`` Clamping a vehicle is the very last resort we want to take .
However , if you fail to tax your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clamped , or ultimately lose your vehicle . ''
According to Ms Rees , vehicle tax evasion has dropped 0.2pc since the DVLA started its enforcement campaigns back in 2017 .
She added : `` It is really positive that more than 98pc of people do the right thing and do tax their vehicle .
`` What we want to do is target the 1.6pc of people who are failing to do that and show them that by failing to do so , there are consequences to their actions .
`` You need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fail to do it , you could lose it . ''
The DVLA operates on the roads every day across the UK - on a daily basis officers are coming across untaxed vehicles .
How can you check if your vehicle is taxed ?
You can check whether your car tax is up-to-date by visiting www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax .
Ms Rees explained : `` It is so important that you keep your details up to date with the DVLA .
`` If you are not receiving a reminder to say your tax is due then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correct on our system .
`` If anyone has not had a reminder for a while then I would urge them to contact us .
If we do not know your current address , we can not tell you if your tax is due . ''
To avoid having your car clamped you can pay over the phone , online or direct debit at www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax .

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The DVLA is clamping down on drivers failing to tax their cars after Manchester was flagged as one of the UK's hotspots for vehicle tax evasion.
Despite it being illegal to drive on the road with an untaxed vehicle, 1.6pc of the country's vehicles are not taxed correctly.
The DVLA carried out more than 34,000 enforcement actions in the M postcode area in 2019. Only Belfast and Birmingham had more.
As part of a campaign aiming to highlight the consequences of failing to tax a vehicle, vans equipped with number-plate recognition software will be prowling the city's streets throughout March.
They help the DVLA to identify untaxed vehicles before taking action.
(Image: MEN)
The message to drivers is simple - tax it or lose it.
To get an idea of how things work, the Manchester Evening News went behind the scenes on Tuesday.
We joined the DVLA as they set out from its pound in Leigh .
The gravel forecourt tucked away at the back of a business park just off the East Lancs Road serves as a lock-up for untaxed vehicles from across the region.
After setting out from the site in one of the DVLA's trucks, it did not take long before we stumbled across an untaxed vehicle.
After parking up on The Avenue, north of Leigh town centre, the white Ford van was lifted on to the back of the truck and carried back to the pound.
It will be impounded there until the vehicle's owner pays to release it.
How does it work?
The DVLA doesn’t need to spot an untaxed vehicle on the road to take action, but any vehicle seen on the streets that isn’t taxed, or is wrongly declared SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification - meaning the vehicle should not used on a public road) risks being clamped or impounded.
If someone doesn’t pay their car tax they will be sent two letters by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. If they still don’t pay they will find themselves on the clamping list.
When the DVLA clamps a vehicle, the motorist is charged a £100 release fee.
(Image: MEN)
If they are unable to show that the vehicle has been taxed when it is released the motorist will have to pay a surety fee of £160. This is refunded if the motorists can show the vehicle has been taxed within 15 days.
If the release fee is not paid within 24 hours, DVLA impounds the vehicle and the fee rises to £200. There is also a storage charge of £21 per day. Again, a surety fee of £160 must be paid if the motorist cannot show that the vehicle has been taxed.
Elaine Rees is the DVLA's national enforcement manager.
She says the problem of untaxed vehicles is widespread across all demographics.
She added: "The campaign is targeting densely populated areas of the UK where there is a high number of vehicle keepers.
"Taxing is a legal requirement and everyone needs to tax.
"Manchester is certainly one of the highest areas, which is why we have come along to try and highlight the consequences of what will happen if people fail to tax their car.
"Clamping a vehicle is the very last resort we want to take. However, if you fail to tax your vehicle, you could be fined, clamped, or ultimately lose your vehicle."
(Image: MEN)
According to Ms Rees, vehicle tax evasion has dropped 0.2pc since the DVLA started its enforcement campaigns back in 2017.
She added: "It is really positive that more than 98pc of people do the right thing and do tax their vehicle.
"What we want to do is target the 1.6pc of people who are failing to do that and show them that by failing to do so, there are consequences to their actions.
"You need to tax your vehicle and if you fail to do it, you could lose it."
The DVLA operates on the roads every day across the UK - on a daily basis officers are coming across untaxed vehicles.
How can you check if your vehicle is taxed?
You can check whether your car tax is up-to-date by visiting www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax .
Ms Rees explained: "It is so important that you keep your details up to date with the DVLA.
"If you are not receiving a reminder to say your tax is due then the chances are your details are not correct on our system.
"If anyone has not had a reminder for a while then I would urge them to contact us. If we do not know your current address, we cannot tell you if your tax is due."
To avoid having your car clamped you can pay over the phone, online or direct debit at www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Parents devastated after 'happy and healthy' son died in his sleep - with no explanation

The parents of a 'happy and healthy ' three-year-old have been left devastated after the youngster died suddenly in his sleep - with no explanation .
Sarah Grogan , 36 , and her husband James , 38 , put their son Frankie , three , to bed as usual on May 18 last year at their home in Timperley , but were horrified to find him blue and unresponsive the next morning .
Teacher Sarah carried out CPR until the paramedics arrived and Frankie was rushed to Wythenshawe Hospital where doctors broke the tragic news that the tot had passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unexplained Death in Childhood Syndrome .
The heartbroken couple , who do n't have any other children , have raised £20,000 to date to fund research into the syndrome , which has no known cause .
Sarah said : “ Frankie was a healthy and happy boy .
`` I put him to bed as usual and he seemed fine .
He woke up at around four in the morning asking for water , which is the norm .
`` James was supposed to be running the Manchester 10K the next day so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to bed because daddy was running and we were all excited .
“ I stayed with him until he fell asleep and the next morning when we got up , he wasn ’ t awake before us which is unusual so we went in to check on him and he wasn ’ t breathing .
“ That day at the hospital was a horrific day .
It was just unbelievable , it was surreal .
`` At first , we went into automatic mode , but then we were just in complete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Syndrome , which can occur between the ages of one and 18 .
The cause remains unexplained but often , a seemingly healthy child goes to sleep and never wakes up .
More than 40 children in England and Wales die every year without reason due to the syndrome .
Sarah said : “ Something had malfunctioned in Frankie 's brain which caused his death , but we don ’ t understand .
“ He was perfect , he met all his milestones like walking and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If you ask anyone about him , they ’ ll say how smiley he was .
“ He was up for anything and loved having fun .
`` He was really excited because he ’ d just started nursery and had loads of friends , who he loved . ''
Five months after Frankie passed away , Sarah and cargo agent James set up 'Friends of Frankie ' to raise funds for Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood UK , a charity which conducts research into the syndrome .
The couple have so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a ball and auctions and aim to raise a further £20k running this year 's Manchester 10k race together in May .
Sarah said raising money for the charity had helped the couple 's grieving process .
She added : “ It ’ s a bold statement but I want Frankie ’ s legacy to save other children ’ s lives - I want it to be positive .
`` I don ’ t want him to be remembered as that day in the hospital or the immediate aftermath .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Frankie , even though he isn ’ t here anymore .
`` People should be happy because that ’ s what he was like .
I want people to think about his big smile because that ’ s what keeps me going .
“ On his birthday in January , we had the family round and ordered 40 chicken nugget happy meals because they were his favourite , and just remembered him.
” To donate : www.justgiving.com/fundraising/friendsoffrankie .
For more information , go to www.friendsoffrankie.co.uk and www.facebook.com/friendsoffrankieFJG/ or follow @ friendsoffrankiefjg on @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The parents of a 'happy and healthy' three-year-old have been left devastated after the youngster died suddenly in his sleep - with no explanation.
Sarah Grogan, 36, and her husband James, 38, put their son Frankie, three, to bed as usual on May 18 last year at their home in Timperley , but were horrified to find him blue and unresponsive the next morning.
Teacher Sarah carried out CPR until the paramedics arrived and Frankie was rushed to Wythenshawe Hospital where doctors broke the tragic news that the tot had passed away in his sleep due to Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Syndrome.
The heartbroken couple, who don't have any other children, have raised £20,000 to date to fund research into the syndrome, which has no known cause.
Sarah said: “Frankie was a healthy and happy boy.
"I put him to bed as usual and he seemed fine. He woke up at around four in the morning asking for water, which is the norm.
"James was supposed to be running the Manchester 10K the next day so I told him we needed to go back to bed because daddy was running and we were all excited.
“I stayed with him until he fell asleep and the next morning when we got up, he wasn’t awake before us which is unusual so we went in to check on him and he wasn’t breathing.
“That day at the hospital was a horrific day. It was just unbelievable, it was surreal.
"At first, we went into automatic mode, but then we were just in complete shock.”
A postmortem revealed Frankie had died of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Syndrome, which can occur between the ages of one and 18.
The cause remains unexplained but often, a seemingly healthy child goes to sleep and never wakes up.
(Image: Mercury Press & Media)
More than 40 children in England and Wales die every year without reason due to the syndrome.
Sarah said: “Something had malfunctioned in Frankie's brain which caused his death, but we don’t understand.
“He was perfect, he met all his milestones like walking and talking and he was so smiley.
"If you ask anyone about him, they’ll say how smiley he was.
“He was up for anything and loved having fun.
"He was really excited because he’d just started nursery and had loads of friends, who he loved."
(Image: Mercury Press & Media)
Five months after Frankie passed away, Sarah and cargo agent James set up 'Friends of Frankie' to raise funds for Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood UK, a charity which conducts research into the syndrome.
The couple have so far raised a whopping £20,000 with raffles, a ball and auctions and aim to raise a further £20k running this year's Manchester 10k race together in May.
Sarah said raising money for the charity had helped the couple's grieving process.
She added: “It’s a bold statement but I want Frankie’s legacy to save other children’s lives - I want it to be positive.
"I don’t want him to be remembered as that day in the hospital or the immediate aftermath.
“I really want people to carry on talking about Frankie, even though he isn’t here anymore.
"People should be happy because that’s what he was like. I want people to think about his big smile because that’s what keeps me going.
“On his birthday in January, we had the family round and ordered 40 chicken nugget happy meals because they were his favourite, and just remembered him.”
To donate: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/friendsoffrankie . For more information, go to www.friendsoffrankie.co.uk and www.facebook.com/friendsoffrankieFJG/ or follow @friendsoffrankiefjg on Instagram or @friends_frankie on Twitter.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Is it safe to use supermarket self-checkouts during the Coronavirus crisis?

As Coronavirus cases continue to rise in the UK , shoppers are doing their best to stay vigilant and to avoid any contamination where possible .
Consumers have already been warned against using cash to pay for goods where possible , and to instead use contactless payment methods .
And now many people have been asking whether or not it is safe to use touch screens at self-checkouts or not .
Speaking about the risks , Dr Jenna Macciochi , an immunologist based at the University of Sussex , says it 's most likely that Coronavirus will be passed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but she has not ruled out the chance of contamination via public touch screens .
She told us : `` SARS-Cov-19 is thought to be transmitted via person-to-person when people are in close contact ( around 1.8 meters ) and predominantly via coughing and sneezing releasing aerosolized droplets that land on people or are inhaled by people .
But not through smaller droplets that can stay in the air for a long time .
`` But transmission can also from touch via contaminated hands and surfaces .
Although this is not thought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some coronaviruses can live on surfaces for days , but not much is known about this new coronavirus ' ability to survive on surfaces . ''
Advising on best practice when using public touch screens and self-checkouts , Dr Jenna said : `` When touching public screens I would recommend to wash hands immediately and try not to touch your face including eyes .
Fortunately , alcohol 60 % + sanitiser , hydrogen-peroxide or bleach-based cleaners are effective at killing coronaviruses that do survive on surfaces .
So use these where possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary .
Some viruses are highly contagious ( spread easily ) , like measles , while other viruses do not spread as easily .
Another factor is whether the spread is sustained .
`` The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably though not as fast as things like measles for example . ''

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As Coronavirus cases continue to rise in the UK, shoppers are doing their best to stay vigilant and to avoid any contamination where possible.
Consumers have already been warned against using cash to pay for goods where possible, and to instead use contactless payment methods.
And now many people have been asking whether or not it is safe to use touch screens at self-checkouts or not.
Speaking about the risks, Dr Jenna Macciochi, an immunologist based at the University of Sussex, says it's most likely that Coronavirus will be passed on via coughs, sneezing or kissing, but she has not ruled out the chance of contamination via public touch screens.
She told us: "SARS-Cov-19 is thought to be transmitted via person-to-person when people are in close contact (around 1.8 meters) and predominantly via coughing and sneezing releasing aerosolized droplets that land on people or are inhaled by people. But not through smaller droplets that can stay in the air for a long time.
"But transmission can also from touch via contaminated hands and surfaces. Although this is not thought to be the major way it's transmitted. Some coronaviruses can live on surfaces for days, but not much is known about this new coronavirus' ability to survive on surfaces."
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Advising on best practice when using public touch screens and self-checkouts, Dr Jenna said: "When touching public screens I would recommend to wash hands immediately and try not to touch your face including eyes. Fortunately, alcohol 60%+ sanitiser, hydrogen-peroxide or bleach-based cleaners are effective at killing coronaviruses that do survive on surfaces. So use these where possible and always with frequent handwashing.
"How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained.
"The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably though not as fast as things like measles for example."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Man dies after falling from bridge on the M602 in Eccles

A man has died after falling from a bridge over the M602 in Eccles .
Emergency services were called to an incident on the eastbound carriageway near Gilda Brook roundabout on Sunday ( March 1 ) morning .
Police , air ambulance and paramedics were called to the scene at around 9.14am , after reports a man had fallen from a bridge .
Greater Manchester Police have now confirmed a 60-year-old man died as a result of his injuries .
The M602 eastbound from junction one to junction two was closed for a number of hours on Sunday , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of floral tributes have been left near to the scene of the tragedy .
GMP say they are not treating the death as suspicious , and a file will be passed to the coroner .
In a previous statement , North West Motorway Police said officers were attending reports that a person had fallen from an over bridge .
A spokesperson said : `` Police are on the scene at the incident on the Eastbound Carriageway at Gilda Brook on the M602 .
`` If you are about to set off please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep you updated - those stuck in the traffic behind the incident please wait instructions from police .
`` Please do not breach the block . ''

A man has died after falling from a bridge over the M602 in Eccles .
Emergency services were called to an incident on the eastbound carriageway near Gilda Brook roundabout on Sunday (March 1) morning.
Police, air ambulance and paramedics were called to the scene at around 9.14am, after reports a man had fallen from a bridge.
Greater Manchester Police have now confirmed a 60-year-old man died as a result of his injuries.
The M602 eastbound from junction one to junction two was closed for a number of hours on Sunday, as a result of the incident.
A number of floral tributes have been left near to the scene of the tragedy.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
GMP say they are not treating the death as suspicious, and a file will be passed to the coroner.
In a previous statement, North West Motorway Police said officers were attending reports that a person had fallen from an over bridge.
A spokesperson said: "Police are on the scene at the incident on the Eastbound Carriageway at Gilda Brook on the M602.
"If you are about to set off please avoid the area.
"We will keep you updated - those stuck in the traffic behind the incident please wait instructions from police.
"Please do not breach the block."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Holly Willoughby sparks viewer complaints over her DRESS on Dancing On Ice

Holly Willoughby has been wowing viewers with her outfits on Dancing On Ice .
The This Morning star has been pulling out all the stops week on week as she and co-host Phillip Schofield go rink-side on a Sunday night .
And last weekend , Holly drew a wolf whistle from the ITV crowd as she appeared in a stunning low cut , nude coloured dress for the show .
`` Anyone else hear the wolf whistle when Holly was talking haha .
That dress though , '' admired one viewer .
But the plunging dress , which was covered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't impress everyone .
The 39-year-old drew complaints from viewers to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom who felt it was inappropriate .
When Holly uploaded a picture of herself in the dress to her Instagram page , the snap drew negative comments from her 6.4m followers .
One said : `` Cover up a bit more !
!
You don ’ t always have to display everything . ''
`` She is stunning and her hair is actually nice tonight but i agree its a bit much for 6pm family show .
No need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' added another .
However , the vast majority were more than complimentary .
`` You look sensational , '' said one .
Another commented : `` I wish I had a job I could wear all the beautiful clothes you wear . ''
`` This ones a winner for me , '' a third added .
Holly 's dresses have been quite the conversation topic .
Last month , the mum-of-three was getting comparisons to a certain Disney character thanks to her floor-length , ice blue tulle gown .
And of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elsa or some even mentioned Cinderella .
But before that , the TV star did confuse viewers who thought Holly was presenting the show in her underwear .
Yes , you read that right .
`` Nice of Holly to turn up in her undies , '' commented one fan .
Another cried : `` Go and put your top on Holly !
!
Omg !
!
!
You are on air in your underwear !
! ''

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Holly Willoughby has been wowing viewers with her outfits on Dancing On Ice.
The This Morning star has been pulling out all the stops week on week as she and co-host Phillip Schofield go rink-side on a Sunday night.
And last weekend, Holly drew a wolf whistle from the ITV crowd as she appeared in a stunning low cut, nude coloured dress for the show.
"Anyone else hear the wolf whistle when Holly was talking haha. That dress though," admired one viewer.
But the plunging dress, which was covered with sparkles and golden embroidered leaves, didn't impress everyone.
The 39-year-old drew complaints from viewers to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom who felt it was inappropriate.
When Holly uploaded a picture of herself in the dress to her Instagram page, the snap drew negative comments from her 6.4m followers.
One said: "Cover up a bit more!! You don’t always have to display everything."
"She is stunning and her hair is actually nice tonight but i agree its a bit much for 6pm family show. No need to show a plunging neckline like that," added another.
However, the vast majority were more than complimentary.
"You look sensational," said one.
Another commented: "I wish I had a job I could wear all the beautiful clothes you wear."
(Image: ITV)
"This ones a winner for me," a third added.
Holly's dresses have been quite the conversation topic.
Last month, the mum-of-three was getting comparisons to a certain Disney character thanks to her floor-length, ice blue tulle gown.
And of course it could only be Frozen's Elsa or some even mentioned Cinderella.
But before that, the TV star did confuse viewers who thought Holly was presenting the show in her underwear.
Yes, you read that right.
"Nice of Holly to turn up in her undies," commented one fan.
Another cried: "Go and put your top on Holly!! Omg!!! You are on air in your underwear!!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--'I work for the council'... drink-driving town hall PR boss told police she had a 'right to know und

'I work for the council'... drink-driving town hall PR boss told police she had a 'right to know under GDPR' who had reported her

A town hall communications boss embarked on a drunken foul-mouthed tirade against police in which she quoted EU data protection law and protested : `` You ca n't do that to me - I work for the council ! ''
as she was arrested for drink driving .
Julie Derbyshire , 57 , went berserk at two officers after she used her local authority job to claim she had a `` right '' under new GDPR rules to know who reported her for being drunk at the wheel of her Mercedes sports car .
In an epic rant caught on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strategic marketing specialist at Cheshire West and Chester Council demanded to know why she had been stopped before wrongly claiming she was called `` Samantha '' and giving a false date of birth .
She then called the police ' f-ing a***holes and `` w***ers ' before concluding ' I 'm gon na have you soon you absolute pair of c***s ' .
During the encounter in Knutsford , Cheshire , mother-of-one Derbyshire told the PC and PCSO : `` What ’ s up ?
Yes , I have had something to drink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are you ?
Who has contacted you ?
“ I really don ’ t know what ’ s going on here .
I need to know under GDPR why you ’ re stopping me ?
What member of the public ?
Why did you actually stop me ?
Under GDPR you have to disclose to me who these persons are .
I work for the council ! ''
Then when she failed a roadside breath test , Derbyshire who lives in a luxury barn conversion in nearby Mere went on : “ No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not accepting that !
You can not do that to me under the law .
I will get a solicitor .
Phone a solicitor now !
“ You ’ re not taking me anywhere .
I have a son who needs to know where I am .
I am not stopping anywhere till you phone my son .
I do not accept it .
I think you are disgusting and I 'm not accepting you are arresting me .
“ F-ing a***holes get my stuff now you absolute f..king a..holes .
Give me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do this .
I am not under arrest - you ’ re a pair of c**ts .
I need to speak to somebody .
Fu****g wa***rs .
I 'm gon na have you soon you absolute pair of c**ts.
” Tests showed Derbyshire was almost twice the alcohol limit with 66 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath , the legal limit being 35mg .
She later blamed her unruly behaviour on having a diabetic 'hypo ' attack .
At Stockport magistrates court Derbyshire was convicted of driving with excess alcohol and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for three years .
She was also fined £288 and ordered to £680 in costs and surcharges .
It was her second drink driving conviction .
She denied wrongdoing claiming she had not moved her vehicle .
The incident occurred on June 7 last year after Derbyshire , who had previously worked as a communications manager for the Environment Agency and Transport for Greater Manchester , had gone for drinks after work with a friend at the Botanist wine bar in Knutsford .
On her way home she was seen getting into white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after police were alerted to her by a member of the public who saw her stumbling towards a vehicle in a nearby car park .
PC David O ’ Connor who was with a PCSO told the hearing : `` We saw the car parked in a bay and a female come out of Dominos pizza and get into the driver 's side and saw the vehicle reverse backwards . ''
I used my siren which causing the vehicle to pull back into the bay and I had a conversation with the lady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her name and we weren ’ t able to verify her identity .
The defendant stated she had no identification on her and taking her at her word she was this person I ran it through the system .
''From memory wasn ’ t an insured party and it helped my suspicion she had possibly given us false details .
Whilst in custody the defendant was searched and identification was found within her and she was , in fact , Julie Derbyshire .
She also calmed down and considering how she was at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was was actually quite pleasant and I believe she apologised .
''How she was at the roadside was different from how she presented in custody . ''
Prosecutor Emily Lloyd said : `` It seems she had driven into Knutsford at about 16.30 or 16.45 for a meal with a friend and ended up staying longer and had a few more drinks .
Her plan was to leave the car and get a taxi back home but she moved her car as she didn ’ t want to get a ticket the following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or four glasses of wine and then walked her friend to the railway station and return'ed to the town centre after speaking to her son on the phone .
She said had just sat in her car and then saw a police officer knocking on the car window and she was very embarrassed as at the time she worked for Cheshire West Council .
''She she never moved the car at any point and the only reason she was struggling to walk was down to her shoes that she was wearing .
Asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was lying she said she could not have been moving her vehicle .
She was asked why she gave a false name .
She commented she just panicked and was embarrassed about the situation .
''When asked why she called the officer and PSCO a pair of c**ts and wa***rs she denied saying it and would never say that sort of thing .
She would not use this sort of language . ''
In evidence Derbyshire said : `` I had arranged with my friend to meet her after work and we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glasses of wine .
I always use a taxi firm and I had no intentions of driving because I have been drinking .
`` I am diabetic type two and I should eat on a regular basis but I didn ’ t which is quite irresponsible . ''
I tend to get extremely disorientated , dizzy and can be fainting episodes so went get a Dominos pizza before the taxi arrived .
It just started raining so I got into my car to eat it when the next thing I know there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door was flung open . ''
I was just shocked - somebody was banging and I just felt really disorientated and the door was flung open and I just remember saying ‘ who are you ?
What do you want ’ ?
`` At this point I was extremely disorientated .
Next morning they treated me at the station and I was very dehydrated and didn ’ t have my medication with me . ''
When asked about her language at the wheel she added : ' I was extremely confused and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and she is on my insurance and I don ’ t know why I said it , I was just nervous when he confronted me in the car and needed to eat food and maybe GDPR just came into my head .
I did have a drink but I wasn ’ t driving my car .
I was extremely disorientated , upset and shocked . ''
I didn ’ t know what I was saying and when I came round after food and drink at the police station I was extremely embarrassed when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the officers and being irrational and rude .
`` As a lucid person , I would never say that sort of thing to an individual .
I was apologising profusely as it was not something I would say as I am a professional lady - I was mortified . ''
The court heard Derbyshire had a previous excess alcohol convictions from 2013 when she was fined £1,000 and disqualified from driving for 24 months .
Defence lawyer Mr Kieran Allen said : `` She is a manager dealing with communication and marketing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ distance and e are talking a number of metres in this case .
It will , of course , impact Miss Derbyshire as it would do any person .
Chairman of the bench Mrs Bernadette Holgate told Derbyshire : `` The police constable 's evidence was clear and credible .
We accept you are diabetic but no medical evidence has been produced to say you were having a hypo . ''

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A town hall communications boss embarked on a drunken foul-mouthed tirade against police in which she quoted EU data protection law and protested: ''You can't do that to me - I work for the council!'' as she was arrested for drink driving.
Julie Derbyshire, 57, went berserk at two officers after she used her local authority job to claim she had a ''right'' under new GDPR rules to know who reported her for being drunk at the wheel of her Mercedes sports car.
In an epic rant caught on police bodycam footage, Derbyshire, a strategic marketing specialist at Cheshire West and Chester Council demanded to know why she had been stopped before wrongly claiming she was called ''Samantha'' and giving a false date of birth.
She then called the police 'f-ing a***holes and ''w***ers' before concluding 'I'm gonna have you soon you absolute pair of c***s'.
During the encounter in Knutsford, Cheshire, mother-of-one Derbyshire told the PC and PCSO: "What’s up? Yes, I have had something to drink - three glasses of wine. Who are you? Who has contacted you?
“I really don’t know what’s going on here. I need to know under GDPR why you’re stopping me? What member of the public? Why did you actually stop me? Under GDPR you have to disclose to me who these persons are. I work for the council!''
Then when she failed a roadside breath test, Derbyshire who lives in a luxury barn conversion in nearby Mere went on: “No, no no! I’m not accepting that! You can not do that to me under the law. I will get a solicitor. Phone a solicitor now!
“You’re not taking me anywhere. I have a son who needs to know where I am. I am not stopping anywhere till you phone my son. I do not accept it. I think you are disgusting and I'm not accepting you are arresting me.
“F-ing a***holes get my stuff now you absolute f..king a..holes. Give me my bag now. How dare you do this. I am not under arrest - you’re a pair of c**ts. I need to speak to somebody. Fu****g wa***rs. I'm gonna have you soon you absolute pair of c**ts.”
Tests showed Derbyshire was almost twice the alcohol limit with 66 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, the legal limit being 35mg. She later blamed her unruly behaviour on having a diabetic 'hypo' attack.
At Stockport magistrates court Derbyshire was convicted of driving with excess alcohol and obstructing police and was banned from driving for three years.
She was also fined £288 and ordered to £680 in costs and surcharges. It was her second drink driving conviction. She denied wrongdoing claiming she had not moved her vehicle.
The incident occurred on June 7 last year after Derbyshire, who had previously worked as a communications manager for the Environment Agency and Transport for Greater Manchester, had gone for drinks after work with a friend at the Botanist wine bar in Knutsford.
On her way home she was seen getting into white A180 car outside a Dominos pizza takeaway after police were alerted to her by a member of the public who saw her stumbling towards a vehicle in a nearby car park.
PC David O’Connor who was with a PCSO told the hearing: ''We saw the car parked in a bay and a female come out of Dominos pizza and get into the driver's side and saw the vehicle reverse backwards.
''I used my siren which causing the vehicle to pull back into the bay and I had a conversation with the lady. The name she gave was not her name and we weren’t able to verify her identity. The defendant stated she had no identification on her and taking her at her word she was this person I ran it through the system.
''From memory wasn’t an insured party and it helped my suspicion she had possibly given us false details. Whilst in custody the defendant was searched and identification was found within her and she was, in fact, Julie Derbyshire. She also calmed down and considering how she was at the end of the video, she was was actually quite pleasant and I believe she apologised.
''How she was at the roadside was different from how she presented in custody.''
Prosecutor Emily Lloyd said: ''It seems she had driven into Knutsford at about 16.30 or 16.45 for a meal with a friend and ended up staying longer and had a few more drinks. Her plan was to leave the car and get a taxi back home but she moved her car as she didn’t want to get a ticket the following morning.
''She ended up having three or four glasses of wine and then walked her friend to the railway station and return'ed to the town centre after speaking to her son on the phone. She said had just sat in her car and then saw a police officer knocking on the car window and she was very embarrassed as at the time she worked for Cheshire West Council.
''She she never moved the car at any point and the only reason she was struggling to walk was down to her shoes that she was wearing.
Asked if she was saying the police officer was lying she said she could not have been moving her vehicle. She was asked why she gave a false name. She commented she just panicked and was embarrassed about the situation.
''When asked why she called the officer and PSCO a pair of c**ts and wa***rs she denied saying it and would never say that sort of thing. She would not use this sort of language.''
In evidence Derbyshire said: ''I had arranged with my friend to meet her after work and we were planning to actually have a couple of glasses of wine. I always use a taxi firm and I had no intentions of driving because I have been drinking.
"I am diabetic type two and I should eat on a regular basis but I didn’t which is quite irresponsible.
''I tend to get extremely disorientated, dizzy and can be fainting episodes so went get a Dominos pizza before the taxi arrived. It just started raining so I got into my car to eat it when the next thing I know there was a banging on my window and the door was flung open.
''I was just shocked - somebody was banging and I just felt really disorientated and the door was flung open and I just remember saying ‘who are you? What do you want’?
"At this point I was extremely disorientated. Next morning they treated me at the station and I was very dehydrated and didn’t have my medication with me.''
When asked about her language at the wheel she added: 'I was extremely confused and I just panicked. Samantha is my cousin and she is on my insurance and I don’t know why I said it, I was just nervous when he confronted me in the car and needed to eat food and maybe GDPR just came into my head. I did have a drink but I wasn’t driving my car. I was extremely disorientated, upset and shocked.
''I didn’t know what I was saying and when I came round after food and drink at the police station I was extremely embarrassed when I was told I was swearing at the officers and being irrational and rude.
"As a lucid person, I would never say that sort of thing to an individual. I was apologising profusely as it was not something I would say as I am a professional lady - I was mortified.''
The court heard Derbyshire had a previous excess alcohol convictions from 2013 when she was fined £1,000 and disqualified from driving for 24 months.
Defence lawyer Mr Kieran Allen said: ''She is a manager dealing with communication and marketing. This drink-drive offence was over a short distance and e are talking a number of metres in this case. It will, of course, impact Miss Derbyshire as it would do any person.
Chairman of the bench Mrs Bernadette Holgate told Derbyshire: ''The police constable's evidence was clear and credible. We accept you are diabetic but no medical evidence has been produced to say you were having a hypo.''


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Michael Carrick makes Wayne Rooney prediction for Derby vs Manchester United

Michael Carrick predicts Wayne Rooney will relish the chance to knock his former club Manchester United out of the FA Cup on Thursday night .
United go to Pride Park knowing a win will set up a quarter-final meeting with Norwich City at Carrow Road on the weekend of 21/22 March .
Daniel Farke 's Norwich side booked their place in the last eight with a penalty shoot-out victory away to Tottenham on Wednesday .
Rooney has played against United twice since leaving the club in 2017 and , having been on the losing side for Everton on both of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's third time lucky this time around .
Carrick played alongside Rooney for 11 years at United and praised his former teammate 's impact since returning to England from the MLS .
`` It will be strange I 'm sure for him , '' Carrick said .
`` But I 'm sure he 's relishing it at the same time .
You would n't expect him to come back and play back in England again .
`` He knows the game so well , he 's intelligent on the pitch , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he did in his final years at United .
`` As one of the older ones in the dressing room with me , he definitely took that role on .
Therefore it would n't surprise me if he stayed in the game for a long time .
`` He was just an incredible talent when he came through , almost freakish in the way he could deal with things and his mentality was incredible . ''

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Michael Carrick predicts Wayne Rooney will relish the chance to knock his former club Manchester United out of the FA Cup on Thursday night.
United go to Pride Park knowing a win will set up a quarter-final meeting with Norwich City at Carrow Road on the weekend of 21/22 March.
Daniel Farke's Norwich side booked their place in the last eight with a penalty shoot-out victory away to Tottenham on Wednesday.
Rooney has played against United twice since leaving the club in 2017 and, having been on the losing side for Everton on both of those occasions, he will be hoping it's third time lucky this time around.
Carrick played alongside Rooney for 11 years at United and praised his former teammate's impact since returning to England from the MLS.
"It will be strange I'm sure for him," Carrick said. "But I'm sure he's relishing it at the same time. You wouldn't expect him to come back and play back in England again.
"He knows the game so well, he's intelligent on the pitch, and he's gone on to lead like he did in his final years at United.
"As one of the older ones in the dressing room with me, he definitely took that role on. Therefore it wouldn't surprise me if he stayed in the game for a long time.
"He was just an incredible talent when he came through, almost freakish in the way he could deal with things and his mentality was incredible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Katy Perry and fiancé Orlando Bloom expecting their first child

Katy Perry has announced that she is expecting her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom .
The singer revealed the happy new in her brand new music video for her latest single , Never Worn White .
Sharing a clip of the video on Instagram , Katy said : `` Let 's just say it 's gon na be a jam packed summer . ''
Ina live video after the release , the 35-year-old added : `` I am excited , we 're excited , and happy .
It 's probably the longest secret I 've ever had to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a white dress with lyrics such as `` see us in 60 years with a full family tree '' before it ends with a side-shot of her cradling her baby bump .
Adding more news , in a live video after the video was released , Katy also revealed she is ready to release a new album , saying : `` Let 's call it a double-whammy '' .
She then took to Twitter after making the announcement to update her fans and sharing her relief at not having to hide the news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ omg so glad I don ’ t have to suck it in anymore '' Before following up that tweet with : `` or carry around a big purse lol '' Katy and Orlando have been dating since 2016 .
The 43-year-old actor proposed to the pop star on Valentine 's Day in 2019 .
Katy announced the exciting news also on Instagram with a picture of the couple and her giant engagement ring .
The Americans star was previously married to Russell Brand for two years from 2010 .
Orlando , who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lord of the Rings , was previously married to Australian model Miranda Kerr , and the former couple share a son , Flynn .

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Katy Perry has announced that she is expecting her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom.
The singer revealed the happy new in her brand new music video for her latest single, Never Worn White.
Sharing a clip of the video on Instagram , Katy said: "Let's just say it's gonna be a jam packed summer."
Ina live video after the release, the 35-year-old added: "I am excited, we're excited, and happy. It's probably the longest secret I've ever had to keep."
The video shows Katy in a white dress with lyrics such as "see us in 60 years with a full family tree" before it ends with a side-shot of her cradling her baby bump.
Adding more news, in a live video after the video was released, Katy also revealed she is ready to release a new album, saying: "Let's call it a double-whammy".
She then took to Twitter after making the announcement to update her fans and sharing her relief at not having to hide the news any longer.
She said: "omg so glad I don’t have to suck it in anymore"
Before following up that tweet with: "or carry around a big purse lol"
Katy and Orlando have been dating since 2016.
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The 43-year-old actor proposed to the pop star on Valentine's Day in 2019.
Katy announced the exciting news also on Instagram with a picture of the couple and her giant engagement ring.
The Americans star was previously married to Russell Brand for two years from 2010.
Orlando, who has starred in Pirates of the Caribbean and Lord of the Rings, was previously married to Australian model Miranda Kerr, and the former couple share a son, Flynn.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Can you get money back from Flybe and are flights ATOL protected?

Flybe has entered administration leaving thousands of jobs at risk and flights grounded .
The airline announced in the early hours of Thursday morning it had ceased trading with immediate effect .
All Flybe flights , and those operated by Stobart Air , have been cancelled and passengers are being told not to go to the airport .
Flybe , which was Europe 's largest regional airline , has partially blamed the coronavirus outbreak for its collapse as it `` added pressure '' to its financial situation .
In a statement , chief executive Mark Anderson said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regional assets , '' Mr Anderson said .
`` Flybe has been a key part of the UK aviation industry for four decades , connecting regional communities , people and businesses across the entire nation .
`` I thank all our partners and the communities we have been privileged to serve .
Above all I would like to thank the Flybe team for their incredible commitment and dedication . ''
Flybe 's collapse is set to put 2,000 jobs at risk and many passengers unable to carry out pre-planned trips .
Many passengers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protected .
Flights bought directly from Flybe are not ATOL protected but if you have bought the holiday through a separate travel agent , you may be covered by the Air Travel Organiser 's Licence .
Passengers who have booked flights with Flybe are being told to visit the Civil Aviation Authority website for advice .
The CAA have outlined a list of what passengers should do depending on the way they booked .
The advice on the website reads : `` If you booked directly with Flybe and paid by credit card @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and should contact your card issuer for further information .
Similarly , if you paid by debit or charge card you should contact your card issuer for advice as you may be able to make a claim under their charge back rules .
`` If you purchased travel insurance that includes cover for scheduled airline failure , known as SAFI , you should contact your insurer .
If you did not book directly with Flybe and purchased your tickets through a third party , you should contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first instance . ''
Passengers who have booked directly with the company with either a credit , charge or debit card could also alternatively make a claim through their card provider .
If you have directly paid the airline by credit card , you may be protected and need to check with your card issuer for further advice .
Similar cover may also be in place if you paid via a Visa debit card .
Customers should check directly with their bank on this occasion .
If this is the case for you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speak to the agent as they may have provided travel insurance that includes Scheduled Airline Failure cover .
The CAA website reads : `` If you have booked a trip that includes flights and hotels with a travel firm that holds an ATOL ( Air Travel Organiser 's Licence ) and received confirmation that you are ATOL protected , the travel firm is responsible for your flight arrangements and must either make alternative flights available for you so that your trip can continue or provide a full refund .
`` If you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring you home at the end of your trip .
Contact the ATOL travel firm for more information . ''
You can find more information on the CAA website here .

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Flybe has entered administration leaving thousands of jobs at risk and flights grounded.
The airline announced in the early hours of Thursday morning it had ceased trading with immediate effect.
All Flybe flights, and those operated by Stobart Air, have been cancelled and passengers are being told not to go to the airport.
Flybe, which was Europe's largest regional airline, has partially blamed the coronavirus outbreak for its collapse as it "added pressure" to its financial situation.
In a statement, chief executive Mark Anderson said: "The UK has lost one of its greatest regional assets," Mr Anderson said.
"Flybe has been a key part of the UK aviation industry for four decades, connecting regional communities, people and businesses across the entire nation.
"I thank all our partners and the communities we have been privileged to serve. Above all I would like to thank the Flybe team for their incredible commitment and dedication."
Flybe's collapse is set to put 2,000 jobs at risk and many passengers unable to carry out pre-planned trips.
(Image: Getty Images)
Many passengers are currently wondering if Flybe is ATOL protected.
Flights bought directly from Flybe are not ATOL protected but if you have bought the holiday through a separate travel agent, you may be covered by the Air Travel Organiser's Licence.
Passengers who have booked flights with Flybe are being told to visit the Civil Aviation Authority website for advice.
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The CAA have outlined a list of what passengers should do depending on the way they booked.
Booked with credit or debit card
The advice on the website reads: "If you booked directly with Flybe and paid by credit card you may be protected under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and should contact your card issuer for further information. Similarly, if you paid by debit or charge card you should contact your card issuer for advice as you may be able to make a claim under their charge back rules.
"If you purchased travel insurance that includes cover for scheduled airline failure, known as SAFI, you should contact your insurer. If you did not book directly with Flybe and purchased your tickets through a third party, you should contact your booking or travel agent in the first instance."
Passengers who have booked directly with the company with either a credit, charge or debit card could also alternatively make a claim through their card provider.
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Directly booked with an airline
If you have directly paid the airline by credit card, you may be protected and need to check with your card issuer for further advice.
Similar cover may also be in place if you paid via a Visa debit card.
Customers should check directly with their bank on this occasion.
Booked through an Airline Ticket Agent
If this is the case for you, your first step should be to speak to the agent as they may have provided travel insurance that includes Scheduled Airline Failure cover.
Booked with an ATOL holder (package holder)
The CAA website reads: "If you have booked a trip that includes flights and hotels with a travel firm that holds an ATOL (Air Travel Organiser's Licence) and received confirmation that you are ATOL protected, the travel firm is responsible for your flight arrangements and must either make alternative flights available for you so that your trip can continue or provide a full refund.
"If you are abroad, it should make arrangements to bring you home at the end of your trip. Contact the ATOL travel firm for more information."
You can find more information on the CAA website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Train companies offering Flybe passengers and staff free travel after airline collapses

Train companies are offering free travel to Flybe passengers and staff after the airline collapsed .
Avanti West Coast said Flybe customers can travel for free on their services if they show their flight ticket .
The rail operator also said the offer is available to Flybe staff if they show their ID card .
Avanti offers services between London Euston , and major terminals including Birmingham New Street , Manchester Picadilly and Liverpool Lime Street .
Read more of today 's top stories here A tweet from the train company said : `` Avanti Info : Flybe passengers can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services today , Thursday 5th March 2020 .
Passengers will need to show a Flybe ticket .
Flybe Staff can also travel for free today on our services by showing a Flybe ID . ''
TransPennine Express are also offering free travel to Flybe customers .
A tweet said : `` We ’ re sorry to hear about the collapse of @ flybe .
`` We ’ d like to help those customers affected by allowing them to make their journey today on any @ firstgroupplc train service , free of charge by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Flybe passengers can travel on off peak CrossCountry UK trains if they can show evidence of a booking .
A tweet from CrossCountry UK said : `` To help people stranded by the collapse of # Flybe we ’ re offering free Standard off-peak travel from today until Sunday to get people home .
`` Please show your booking confirmation or Flybe ID to the train crew on our services . ''
In a statement , chief executive Mark Anderson said Flybe had made `` every possible attempt '' to avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overcome significant funding challenges '' .
`` The UK has lost one of its greatest regional assets , '' Mr Anderson said .
`` Flybe has been a key part of the UK aviation industry for four decades , connecting regional communities , people and businesses across the entire nation .
`` I thank all our partners and the communities we have been privileged to serve .
Above all I would like to thank the Flybe team for their incredible commitment and dedication . ''

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Train companies are offering free travel to Flybe passengers and staff after the airline collapsed.
Avanti West Coast said Flybe customers can travel for free on their services if they show their flight ticket.
The rail operator also said the offer is available to Flybe staff if they show their ID card.
Avanti offers services between London Euston, and major terminals including Birmingham New Street, Manchester Picadilly and Liverpool Lime Street.
A tweet from the train company said: "Avanti Info : Flybe passengers can travel for free on Avanti West Coast services today, Thursday 5th March 2020. Passengers will need to show a Flybe ticket. Flybe Staff can also travel for free today on our services by showing a Flybe ID."
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TransPennine Express are also offering free travel to Flybe customers.
A tweet said: "We’re sorry to hear about the collapse of @flybe.
"We’d like to help those customers affected by allowing them to make their journey today on any @firstgroupplc train service, free of charge by producing reasonable evidence of their Flybe booking."
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Flybe passengers can travel on off peak CrossCountry UK trains if they can show evidence of a booking.
A tweet from CrossCountry UK said: " To help people stranded by the collapse of #Flybe we’re offering free Standard off-peak travel from today until Sunday to get people home.
"Please show your booking confirmation or Flybe ID to the train crew on our services."
In a statement, chief executive Mark Anderson said Flybe had made "every possible attempt" to avoid collapse but had been "unable to overcome significant funding challenges".
"The UK has lost one of its greatest regional assets," Mr Anderson said.
"Flybe has been a key part of the UK aviation industry for four decades, connecting regional communities, people and businesses across the entire nation.
"I thank all our partners and the communities we have been privileged to serve. Above all I would like to thank the Flybe team for their incredible commitment and dedication."