themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--£12m project to fix Bolton's potholes pressing on despite lockdown

Some of the most badly damaged roads in Horwich and Blackrod will still be repaired next week , despite the lockdown .
Last year , Bolton Council announced a list of hundreds of roads across the borough which had been earmarked for repair work as part of a £12 million project .
Repair work will begin on Marsh Street , Ramsbottom Road , Summer Street , Iron Street and Rawlinson Street , in Horwich next week .
St Katherines Drive , in Blackrod , will also be fixed .
The repairs are continuing in line with government guidance on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton Council confirmed work will be carried out in accordance with official guidelines on safe distancing and several measures are in place to protect both staff and the public from any risk .
Deputy leader of Bolton Council , Coun Martyn Cox , said : “ Dozens of streets have already been restored as part of this programme and I am very pleased that work is continuing despite the difficult circumstances .
“ We know that the disrepair of some of our residential streets was a real concern across the borough and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improvements .
“ Our top priority as a council is to protect the health of our staff and the public and there will be strict measures in place while work is carried out .
“ I want to thank the roadwork teams for going the extra mile to deliver this vital service.
” Funding for the scheme was announced in July last year with all 20 wards allocated £600,000 to fix up some of the most badly damaged roads in each area .
The funding is on top of the standard highways maintenance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin in Westhoughton in mid-May and a schedule of upcoming projects is available on the council website .

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Some of the most badly damaged roads in Horwich and Blackrod will still be repaired next week, despite the lockdown.
Last year, Bolton Council announced a list of hundreds of roads across the borough which had been earmarked for repair work as part of a £12 million project.
Repair work will begin on Marsh Street, Ramsbottom Road, Summer Street, Iron Street and Rawlinson Street, in Horwich next week. St Katherines Drive, in Blackrod, will also be fixed.
The repairs are continuing in line with government guidance on the importance of construction for the nation. Bolton Council confirmed work will be carried out in accordance with official guidelines on safe distancing and several measures are in place to protect both staff and the public from any risk.
Deputy leader of Bolton Council, Coun Martyn Cox, said: “Dozens of streets have already been restored as part of this programme and I am very pleased that work is continuing despite the difficult circumstances.
“We know that the disrepair of some of our residential streets was a real concern across the borough and that is why we have invested in these improvements.
“Our top priority as a council is to protect the health of our staff and the public and there will be strict measures in place while work is carried out.
“I want to thank the roadwork teams for going the extra mile to deliver this vital service.”
Funding for the scheme was announced in July last year with all 20 wards allocated £600,000 to fix up some of the most badly damaged roads in each area.
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The funding is on top of the standard highways maintenance budget.
Further work is due to begin in Westhoughton in mid-May and a schedule of upcoming projects is available on the council website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Teachers go viral with Joe Wicks-inspired workout video

Teachers at one Greater Manchester primary school have become an internet hit during lockdown .
Staff at Tottington Primary School in Bury decided to inspire pupils with their own Joe Wicks-inspired fitness video and it 's gone down a storm .
Amassing 33k views in just a week , it features them doing various - sometimes questionable - workouts in their own homes .
Teacher Simon Hunt even mastered the Tik Tok Blinding Lights dance challenge for the video , which he shared on his Facebook page Mr Hunt - Primary School Teaching Ideas From The Front Line .
Headteacher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 've all been enjoying Joe Wicks ' workout , but do you know what , the staff from TPS , we 've decided to make you a personalised workout to carry out every morning .
`` So get your workout gear on , your headbands , your trainers and get ready to workout . ''
Mr Hunt , who appeared in the M.E.N when he got his pupils to teach him how to Floss and was the Inspirational Teacher of the Year Winner in our School Awards in 2018 , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lovely videos of staff doing their best to cheer up their children while we are all on lockdown .
`` Our head had a great idea to create our own Joe Wicks style workout video .
The best thing about making this video is that the staff just went for it .
We wish we could see the faces of the children when they watch it for the first time .
`` The next mission is to get Joe Wicks himself to see and share this video as he has done so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit and healthy , so share and share alike . ''
All the staff from the school got involved in the video , including the headteacher , deputy , teachers , senior leadership team , teaching assistants , office staff , support assistants and volunteers .
Even Mrs Vernon 's dog takes a starring role .
`` The teacher with the sweet Blinding Light moves was me , '' said Mr Hunt .
`` It took me a while to figure it out .
`` We 've had a massive positive response from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Facebook and Twitter , as well as emails .
`` As a staff , we had to set a WhatsApp group to share ideas and send me the videos - as I put all the videos and music together - but the group ended up being a main method of communication and the fact that we started this really raised morale of the staff too as we all miss each other . ''
`` Even the outtakes are amazing and putting this video together has kept me smiling and giggling and made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team I work with . ''
The video has n't been the only thing keeping Mr Hunt busy .
He 's also been organising Zoom quizzes for pupils and a separate 'pub quiz ' for staff and has been filming a maths lesson to appear on BBC Bitesize and BBC iPlayer as part of the broadcaster 's online education programme during lockdown .

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Teachers at one Greater Manchester primary school have become an internet hit during lockdown.
Staff at Tottington Primary School in Bury decided to inspire pupils with their own Joe Wicks-inspired fitness video and it's gone down a storm.
Amassing 33k views in just a week, it features them doing various - sometimes questionable - workouts in their own homes.
Teacher Simon Hunt even mastered the Tik Tok Blinding Lights dance challenge for the video, which he shared on his Facebook page Mr Hunt - Primary School Teaching Ideas From The Front Line.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Headteacher Deborah Taylor introduces the video saying: "We've all been enjoying Joe Wicks' workout, but do you know what, the staff from TPS, we've decided to make you a personalised workout to carry out every morning.
"So get your workout gear on, your headbands, your trainers and get ready to workout."
Mr Hunt, who appeared in the M.E.N when he got his pupils to teach him how to Floss and was the Inspirational Teacher of the Year Winner in our School Awards in 2018, said: "There have been so many lovely videos of staff doing their best to cheer up their children while we are all on lockdown.
(Image: Eddie Garvey)
"Our head had a great idea to create our own Joe Wicks style workout video. The best thing about making this video is that the staff just went for it. We wish we could see the faces of the children when they watch it for the first time.
"The next mission is to get Joe Wicks himself to see and share this video as he has done so much for the children at home to keep fit and healthy, so share and share alike."
All the staff from the school got involved in the video, including the headteacher, deputy,teachers, senior leadership team, teaching assistants, office staff, support assistants and volunteers. Even Mrs Vernon's dog takes a starring role.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"The teacher with the sweet Blinding Light moves was me," said Mr Hunt. "It took me a while to figure it out.
"We've had a massive positive response from parents. We had messages and comments on Facebook and Twitter, as well as emails.
"As a staff, we had to set a WhatsApp group to share ideas and send me the videos - as I put all the videos and music together - but the group ended up being a main method of communication and the fact that we started this really raised morale of the staff too as we all miss each other."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Even the outtakes are amazing and putting this video together has kept me smiling and giggling and made me see even more what a fab team I work with."
The video hasn't been the only thing keeping Mr Hunt busy.
He's also been organising Zoom quizzes for pupils and a separate 'pub quiz' for staff and has been filming a maths lesson to appear on BBC Bitesize and BBC iPlayer as part of the broadcaster's online education programme during lockdown.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--ITV's Loose Women returns to live studio - with some changes

Loose Women is set to return to our screens from a live studio after a six week hiatus .
The ITV daytime show stopped broadcasting live as a result of the coronavirus pandemic , with repeats of old episodes aired in its place .
But this is set to change on Monday when the panellists return to the programme - with some adjustments to adhere to social distancing rules , which were implemented when lockdown began in March .
Three women , instead of all the panellists , will be in the studio with one joining via video link when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be some pre-recorded shows across the week , as well as the live shows on Mondays and Wednesdays .
The programme will `` continue to shine a spotlight on mental health issues '' .
Loose Women editor Sally Shelford said : `` At Loose Women we have made it our mission to stop the stigma and start a conversation about mental health , covering issues from postnatal depression to anxiety and addiction .
`` With many of our viewers struggling with lockdown , speaking openly and honestly about mental health worries to offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important . ''
Managing director of ITV daytime Emma Gormley said : `` We are thrilled to be able to bring Loose Women back for brand new shows in the studio from Monday .
`` As we continue to respond to the crisis and adapt our shows accordingly , we 've made some temporary adjustments to enable us to get back on air whilst ensuring the safety of all of our teams .
`` We know our viewers have missed their daily lunchtime catch-up with the Loose Women and we look forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' ITV announced last month that Lorraine and Loose Women would stop broadcasting live .
Filming on its soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale has also been suspended .

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Loose Women is set to return to our screens from a live studio after a six week hiatus.
The ITV daytime show stopped broadcasting live as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with repeats of old episodes aired in its place.
But this is set to change on Monday when the panellists return to the programme - with some adjustments to adhere to social distancing rules, which were implemented when lockdown began in March.
Three women, instead of all the panellists, will be in the studio with one joining via video link when the show returns.
There will also be some pre-recorded shows across the week, as well as the live shows on Mondays and Wednesdays.
The programme will "continue to shine a spotlight on mental health issues".
Loose Women editor Sally Shelford said: "At Loose Women we have made it our mission to stop the stigma and start a conversation about mental health, covering issues from postnatal depression to anxiety and addiction.
(Image: ITV)
"With many of our viewers struggling with lockdown, speaking openly and honestly about mental health worries to offer comfort and advice has never felt more important."
Managing director of ITV daytime Emma Gormley said: "We are thrilled to be able to bring Loose Women back for brand new shows in the studio from Monday.
"As we continue to respond to the crisis and adapt our shows accordingly, we've made some temporary adjustments to enable us to get back on air whilst ensuring the safety of all of our teams.
"We know our viewers have missed their daily lunchtime catch-up with the Loose Women and we look forward to hearing from them all on Monday."
ITV announced last month that Lorraine and Loose Women would stop broadcasting live.
Filming on its soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale has also been suspended.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Manchester United might have found their perfect summer signing

Manchester United will need to make sacrifices when the transfer window finally reopens later this year .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to continue the gradual rebuilding process with more additions this summer , but they are well aware previous plans need to be reevaluated as a result of the financial implications of the ongoing pandemic .
Ed Woodward has already stressed it wo n't be a typical transfer window ahead with marquee signings potentially on hold and a belief there will be fewer additions than the club might have wanted .
As a result it is crucial every transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just have found a player who would fit the bill perfectly .
Under the 'cultural reset ' at Old Trafford club officials have reiterated a desire for United to have a 70 per cent hit rate in the transfer market .
It is 100 per cent thus afar under Solskjaer .
This record gives optimism ahead of the next window with the real big decision to decide which positions need strengthening the most .
United have a clear lack of quality on the right wing but know top target Jadon Sancho will cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ targets , while an attacking midfield option could also be put on hold if Paul Pogba were to stay into next season .
Earlier this week former club keeper Mark Bosnich stated it is at centre forward where United need to strengthen the most , and you can see why .
Odion Ighalo was only recruited as a short-term fix while injury to either Anthony Martial or Marcus Rashford puts an unfair amount of pressure on the shoulders of young Mason Greenwood .
With the club likely to be playing two games a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season and next , a new striker should be considered , and Lyon star Moussa Dembele fits the bill .
The stats speak for themselves with Dembele , who netted 51 times in 94 games for Celtic before carrying that momentum with him to France , where he has scored 42 goals in 88 appearances .
What is perhaps most remarkable is that despite having an expected goals output of 16.52 for the season , Dembele has blitzed that with 24 goals in all competitions .
The strong physical striker creates chances out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desire to have an aggressive option who plays between the two opposing goal posts .
In essence he is a deluxe version of Ighalo , but with an even better shot accuracy of 47.6 % and has missed just five 'big chances ' this season - making his aforementioned xG return even more miraculous .
But , it is not only statistically where Dembele fits the bill for United with plenty of other attractive traits working in his favour ahead of the summer transfer window .
A potential move is bolstered by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MEN that 23 is the perfect age to recruit a player as part of their new transfer strategy .
Dembele is that age now .
Earlier this week Celtic fans shared a clip of their former striker rallying the squad as part of a team huddle in the Scottish Cup final two years ago , his speech passionate as experienced duo Craig Gordon and Scott Brown hung onto every word .
Since his initial move to Scotland the forward has established himself as a key figure in dressing rooms , with his lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability and attitude he shows on the pitch .
United have clearly lacked leaders in recent years but Dembele would be a welcome addition to a young squad which is laying foundations for the years ahead .
Ever since he left Fulham four years ago the 23-year-old has been eager to get another chance playing in the Premier League .
His success at both Celtic and Lyon is asterisked by some with the belief there is a lack in quality in both top flights and it is true his real test would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United know they need a new attacking addition in the summer and signing Dembele could be the solution .

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Manchester United will need to make sacrifices when the transfer window finally reopens later this year.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to continue the gradual rebuilding process with more additions this summer, but they are well aware previous plans need to be reevaluated as a result of the financial implications of the ongoing pandemic.
Ed Woodward has already stressed it won't be a typical transfer window ahead with marquee signings potentially on hold and a belief there will be fewer additions than the club might have wanted.
As a result it is crucial every transfer pays off this summer and United might just have found a player who would fit the bill perfectly.
Under the 'cultural reset' at Old Trafford club officials have reiterated a desire for United to have a 70 per cent hit rate in the transfer market. It is 100 per cent thus afar under Solskjaer. This record gives optimism ahead of the next window with the real big decision to decide which positions need strengthening the most.
United have a clear lack of quality on the right wing but know top target Jadon Sancho will cost the most out of all of their targets, while an attacking midfield option could also be put on hold if Paul Pogba were to stay into next season.
Earlier this week former club keeper Mark Bosnich stated it is at centre forward where United need to strengthen the most, and you can see why. Odion Ighalo was only recruited as a short-term fix while injury to either Anthony Martial or Marcus Rashford puts an unfair amount of pressure on the shoulders of young Mason Greenwood.
With the club likely to be playing two games a week for the foreseeable future both this season and next, a new striker should be considered, and Lyon star Moussa Dembele fits the bill.
The stats speak for themselves with Dembele, who netted 51 times in 94 games for Celtic before carrying that momentum with him to France, where he has scored 42 goals in 88 appearances.
What is perhaps most remarkable is that despite having an expected goals output of 16.52 for the season, Dembele has blitzed that with 24 goals in all competitions. The strong physical striker creates chances out of nothing, and fulfils Solskjaer's desire to have an aggressive option who plays between the two opposing goal posts.
In essence he is a deluxe version of Ighalo, but with an even better shot accuracy of 47.6% and has missed just five 'big chances' this season - making his aforementioned xG return even more miraculous.
But, it is not only statistically where Dembele fits the bill for United with plenty of other attractive traits working in his favour ahead of the summer transfer window.
A potential move is bolstered by the fact United sources have previously told the MEN that 23 is the perfect age to recruit a player as part of their new transfer strategy. Dembele is that age now.
Earlier this week Celtic fans shared a clip of their former striker rallying the squad as part of a team huddle in the Scottish Cup final two years ago, his speech passionate as experienced duo Craig Gordon and Scott Brown hung onto every word. Since his initial move to Scotland the forward has established himself as a key figure in dressing rooms, with his lack of experience compensated by the incredible technical ability and attitude he shows on the pitch.
United have clearly lacked leaders in recent years but Dembele would be a welcome addition to a young squad which is laying foundations for the years ahead.
Ever since he left Fulham four years ago the 23-year-old has been eager to get another chance playing in the Premier League. His success at both Celtic and Lyon is asterisked by some with the belief there is a lack in quality in both top flights and it is true his real test would be by finally proving himself in England.
United know they need a new attacking addition in the summer and signing Dembele could be the solution.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Neville: 'Desperate' EFL clubs worried about going bust

Chairmen and owners of EFL clubs are worried about 'going bust ' and are 'desperate ' over financial issues brought about by the coronavirus crisis , according to Salford City co-owner Gary Neville .
Football has been postponed until further notice because of the COVID-19 crisis , leading to financial concerns in the game .
The Premier League has recently appointed Gary Hoffman as its new chairman and will begin his new role at the start of June .
Hoffman is formerly a vice-chairman of Coventry City and is leaving his role as chief executive of Hastings Insurance to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Neville , whose side sit 10th in League Two , hopes Hoffman 's previous dealings with finances and seeing the Sky Blues struggle in the lower leagues means he will understand the 'predicaments ' which clubs are in at this time .
Neville has called on the Premier League to 'do the right thing ' by taking out a loan worth several hundred million pounds in order to help clubs in the EFL , National League and the FA .
Manchester United legend Neville has revealed on calls to fellow owners and chairmen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how they will be able to pay wages .
Speaking to Sky Sports , Neville said : `` Why am I on calls with chairmen and owners of EFL clubs who are desperate , who don ’ t know how to pay their next wages or are worried about their clubs going bust for the sake of a couple of million quid , a few million pounds ?
`` With players who ( are worried ) for when the next paycheck is going to come from those clubs .
You hear National League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the National League 68 clubs to prop the clubs at that level up .
`` You ’ ve got the FA who are potentially going to fall over with loads of money being lost on their revenue streams .
`` I think it ’ s a very simple financial transaction for the clubs in the Premier League to be able to wrap something up that would be palatable , that potentially can be paid back over a four or five year period which would give the EFL clubs , the PFA , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs themselves , comfort that they can get through this next 12 to 18 months and come out the other side .
`` The Premier League and the clubs are the only people who can stop this becoming absolute carnage economically and safe for the fans at lower levels .
`` My view is it ’ s something that should be done very quickly by the Premier League clubs , they can do it if they want to do it .
`` I ’ m hoping the new chairman that comes in can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revenue ) over the next three years , four years , whatever it is of income they ’ ve got , borrow 5 % against that future revenue and pay it back over a five year period like a mortgage .
`` It ’ s a very affordable number here to pay back for the Premier League to do it , honestly .
It works out about five or £10m per club less on the prize money .
It ’ s next to nothing .
It ’ s a simple deal to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future revenue . ''

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Chairmen and owners of EFL clubs are worried about 'going bust' and are 'desperate' over financial issues brought about by the coronavirus crisis, according to Salford City co-owner Gary Neville.
Football has been postponed until further notice because of the COVID-19 crisis, leading to financial concerns in the game.
The Premier League has recently appointed Gary Hoffman as its new chairman and will begin his new role at the start of June.
Hoffman is formerly a vice-chairman of Coventry City and is leaving his role as chief executive of Hastings Insurance to take up the position.
And Ammies co-owner Neville, whose side sit 10th in League Two, hopes Hoffman's previous dealings with finances and seeing the Sky Blues struggle in the lower leagues means he will understand the 'predicaments' which clubs are in at this time.
Neville has called on the Premier League to 'do the right thing' by taking out a loan worth several hundred million pounds in order to help clubs in the EFL, National League and the FA.
Manchester United legend Neville has revealed on calls to fellow owners and chairmen of other EFL clubs are concerned over how they will be able to pay wages.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Neville said: "Why am I on calls with chairmen and owners of EFL clubs who are desperate, who don’t know how to pay their next wages or are worried about their clubs going bust for the sake of a couple of million quid, a few million pounds?
"With players who (are worried) for when the next paycheck is going to come from those clubs. You hear National League chairman who need 10 to £15m across the National League 68 clubs to prop the clubs at that level up.
"You’ve got the FA who are potentially going to fall over with loads of money being lost on their revenue streams.
"I think it’s a very simple financial transaction for the clubs in the Premier League to be able to wrap something up that would be palatable, that potentially can be paid back over a four or five year period which would give the EFL clubs, the PFA, the National League clubs, the Premier League clubs themselves, comfort that they can get through this next 12 to 18 months and come out the other side.
"The Premier League and the clubs are the only people who can stop this becoming absolute carnage economically and safe for the fans at lower levels.
"My view is it’s something that should be done very quickly by the Premier League clubs, they can do it if they want to do it.
"I’m hoping the new chairman that comes in can essentially look at the £10bn (future revenue) over the next three years, four years, whatever it is of income they’ve got, borrow 5% against that future revenue and pay it back over a five year period like a mortgage.
"It’s a very affordable number here to pay back for the Premier League to do it, honestly. It works out about five or £10m per club less on the prize money. It’s next to nothing. It’s a simple deal to do, if you’ve got that future revenue."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--McDonald's confirms the reopening news shoppers have been waiting for

After shutting last month because of social distancing rules , McDonald 's has finally confirmed that it is looking to reopen its restaurants .
However , the fast food chain 's boss has said that he will only do so when it has been proved safe enough for its staff and customers .
Tests are currently being planned to explore social distancing measures , PPE options and limited capacity opening .
Paul Pomroy , McDonald ’ s chief executive officer for UK and Ireland , said the tests `` will include exploring social distancing measures for our crew , PPE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' reports PA. Paul Pomroy said : `` Restarting our business is not an easy task even when reopening in a limited capacity .
`` We have set ourselves some key criteria for reopening , all of which take time – first and foremost ensuring the wellbeing of our people and creating the right environment for them to return to work ; secondly ensuring we have enough supply of fresh produce ; and finally working in-step with Government guidelines to ensure the safety of our customers .
`` For now we remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are absolutely confident we can have the right measures in place to ensure everyone ’ s wellbeing . ''

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After shutting last month because of social distancing rules, McDonald's has finally confirmed that it is looking to reopen its restaurants.
However, the fast food chain's boss has said that he will only do so when it has been proved safe enough for its staff and customers.
Tests are currently being planned to explore social distancing measures, PPE options and limited capacity opening.
Paul Pomroy, McDonald’s chief executive officer for UK and Ireland, said the tests "will include exploring social distancing measures for our crew, PPE options and opening in a limited capacity," reports PA.
Paul Pomroy said: "Restarting our business is not an easy task even when reopening in a limited capacity.
"We have set ourselves some key criteria for reopening, all of which take time – first and foremost ensuring the wellbeing of our people and creating the right environment for them to return to work; secondly ensuring we have enough supply of fresh produce; and finally working in-step with Government guidelines to ensure the safety of our customers.
"For now we remain closed, and will only reopen when we are absolutely confident we can have the right measures in place to ensure everyone’s wellbeing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--KFC is re-opening more of its stores - including one in Bury

Fast food giants KFC have announced they will reopening another wave of stores , including one in Bury .
The coronavirus lockdown led to the company closing all of its stores nationwide on March 23 .
Despite restaurants still being allowed to deliver takeaways , KFC said it would shut to `` protect the wellbeing and safety '' of its staff and customers .
However , the chain 's branches in Stockport , Hulme and Deansgate , in Manchester , re-opened two weeks ago offering a limited menu prepared by a skeleton staff for delivery only .
They were among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
An update on KFC 's website has now said they have `` been busy behind the scenes '' detailing how they can `` responsibly reopen '' its restaurants across the UK and Ireland .
The chain said : `` We know there ’ s still a need for food that ’ s accessible and affordable ( and delicious , if we do say so ourselves ) .
`` We want to help frontline workers and those isolated at home who can ’ t get to the supermarkets easily – with our doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our part .
`` That ’ s why we ’ ve taken the careful decision to reopen a small number of our UK restaurants with a limited menu for delivery only .
`` To do this in the right way , we ’ ve put new processes in place and stepped up our already stringent hygiene measures .
`` We ’ re serving a limited menu , which means we can have a smaller kitchen team to maintain social distancing .
Our teams are amazing and we ’ d never ask them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t comfortable , so they ’ re returning on an opt-in basis .
`` The key workers across the country are doing a phenomenal job .
So to say a huge thank you , these restaurants have now donated over 5,000 meals to them in partnership with Deliveroo – and will continue to donate 100 meals a week each . ''
KFC has now announced that it will open another 10 of its 900 UK stores this week , including the one in Moorgate Retail Park , in Bury .
They can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Deliveroo , Just Eat and Uber Eats .
Here is the full list of KFC stores to reopen : KFC have said they will keep the public updated as they open more stores .

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Fast food giants KFC have announced they will reopening another wave of stores, including one in Bury.
The coronavirus lockdown led to the company closing all of its stores nationwide on March 23.
Despite restaurants still being allowed to deliver takeaways, KFC said it would shut to "protect the wellbeing and safety" of its staff and customers.
However, the chain's branches in Stockport, Hulme and Deansgate, in Manchester, re-opened two weeks ago offering a limited menu prepared by a skeleton staff for delivery only.
They were among 11 stores to open across the UK.
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An update on KFC's website has now said they have "been busy behind the scenes" detailing how they can "responsibly reopen" its restaurants across the UK and Ireland.
The chain said: "We know there’s still a need for food that’s accessible and affordable (and delicious, if we do say so ourselves).
"We want to help frontline workers and those isolated at home who can’t get to the supermarkets easily – with our doors shut, we can’t play our part.
"That’s why we’ve taken the careful decision to reopen a small number of our UK restaurants with a limited menu for delivery only.
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"To do this in the right way, we’ve put new processes in place and stepped up our already stringent hygiene measures.
"We’re serving a limited menu, which means we can have a smaller kitchen team to maintain social distancing. Our teams are amazing and we’d never ask them to come back to work if they weren’t comfortable, so they’re returning on an opt-in basis.
"The key workers across the country are doing a phenomenal job. So to say a huge thank you, these restaurants have now donated over 5,000 meals to them in partnership with Deliveroo – and will continue to donate 100 meals a week each."
KFC has now announced that it will open another 10 of its 900 UK stores this week, including the one in Moorgate Retail Park, in Bury.
They can be found on delivery apps and websites like Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats.
Here is the full list of KFC stores to reopen:
Heaton Chapel
Tamworth
New Oscott
Manchester Hulme
Manchester Deansgate
Portsmouth
Aldershot
Ipswich – Cardinal Park
Glasgow – Pollockshaw Road
Glasgow – Great Western Retail Park
Enfield – Coliseum Retail Park
Bury - Moorgate Retail Park
Bently Bridge - Bentley Bridge Pleasure Park
Great Bridge - Great Bridge Retail Park
Romford Gallows - Colchester Road
Tyburn - Kingsbury Road
Norwich - Mile Cross Lane
Brighton - Western Road
Putney - High Street
Mornington Crescent
Hammersmith - Kings Street
KFC have said they will keep the public updated as they open more stores.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Job losses and “slow recovery” predicted for Manchester’s hotel industry

A senior hotelier has predicted job losses and a “ slow and gradual ” recovery for his industry following lockdown .
Adrian Ellis - who chairs the Manchester Hoteliers ’ Association ( MHA ) - says it could be around 12 months before the sector returns to form .
He predicts that apprehension around air travel could damage the international market , while job losses and “ extensive downsizing ” may be likely across the industry if the furloughing scheme does not continue .
Mr Ellis - who is also the general manager of the 5* Lowry Hotel - believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gradual , forming a ‘ U-shaped ’ recovery ” .
It ’ s a sentiment echoed by other leading hoteliers across the city , who are predicting a return of leisure business in the first phase , but a slow and cautious return for business conferences and corporate stays in 2020 .
Mr Ellis forecasts that the sector is more likely to return to form in the new year .
“ Hoteliers will need to think seriously about procedures for cleanliness , social distancing and automation , ” he says .
“ Guest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starts to return , and hoteliers will need to be mindful of this when re-opening .
“ Events businesses will also need to be carefully managed with banqueting and conferencing , ensuring that there is sufficient spacing between tables and delegates to meet with expectations of conference organisers .
“ These measures will have a direct impact on revenues , as the lower numbers catered for will impact overall revenues for hotel and hospitality businesses.
” The chairman has also warned that reduced revenues could lead to job losses .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need consideration , as there is a strong possibility that with reduced revenues , hoteliers will need less staff which may lead to many being left without work .
“ If furloughing does not continue even in a staggered format , this is likely to lead to extensive downsizing and possible redundancies across the industry .
“ Throughout the industry in Manchester , there is still an element of caution and concern .
Although there is hope and promise that leisure demand could come back , the requirements will now be completely different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoteliers provide a leaner more efficient operation that considers the new expectations of our guests as business starts to return.
” Mr Ellis has also served as chair of hoteliers ’ associations in major European and Asian cities .
He recently spearheaded a campaign encouraging hotels across Manchester to provide care packages to the NHS providing leftover hotel produce to frontline staff and vulnerable members of the community .
The MHA has a 50-strong membership made up of general managers of hotels throughout the region .

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A senior hotelier has predicted job losses and a “slow and gradual” recovery for his industry following lockdown.
Adrian Ellis - who chairs the Manchester Hoteliers’ Association (MHA) - says it could be around 12 months before the sector returns to form.
He predicts that apprehension around air travel could damage the international market, while job losses and “extensive downsizing” may be likely across the industry if the furloughing scheme does not continue.
Mr Ellis - who is also the general manager of the 5* Lowry Hotel - believes “initial progress will be slow and gradual, forming a ‘U-shaped’ recovery”.
(Image: Roland Dransfield)
It’s a sentiment echoed by other leading hoteliers across the city, who are predicting a return of leisure business in the first phase, but a slow and cautious return for business conferences and corporate stays in 2020.
Mr Ellis forecasts that the sector is more likely to return to form in the new year.
“Hoteliers will need to think seriously about procedures for cleanliness, social distancing and automation,” he says.
“Guest expectations will be very different once business starts to return, and hoteliers will need to be mindful of this when re-opening.
“Events businesses will also need to be carefully managed with banqueting and conferencing, ensuring that there is sufficient spacing between tables and delegates to meet with expectations of conference organisers.
“These measures will have a direct impact on revenues, as the lower numbers catered for will impact overall revenues for hotel and hospitality businesses.”
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The chairman has also warned that reduced revenues could lead to job losses.
He said: “How we resource this will also need consideration, as there is a strong possibility that with reduced revenues, hoteliers will need less staff which may lead to many being left without work.
“If furloughing does not continue even in a staggered format, this is likely to lead to extensive downsizing and possible redundancies across the industry.
“Throughout the industry in Manchester, there is still an element of caution and concern. Although there is hope and promise that leisure demand could come back, the requirements will now be completely different.
“It’s vital that hoteliers provide a leaner more efficient operation that considers the new expectations of our guests as business starts to return.”
Mr Ellis has also served as chair of hoteliers’ associations in major European and Asian cities.
He recently spearheaded a campaign encouraging hotels across Manchester to provide care packages to the NHS providing leftover hotel produce to frontline staff and vulnerable members of the community.
The MHA has a 50-strong membership made up of general managers of hotels throughout the region.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Google Doodle has released its most popular games - here's how to play

Google has dug back through its archives and re-released some of its most addictive Doodle games to alleviate lockdown boredom .
The Google Doodles , which often appear in place of the usual Google logo on its homepage to mark special occasions , will be released over the next fortnight .
The cricket game originally marked the start of the ICC Champions Trophy but now it 's back to fill in those long hours stuck inside your house .
You take the role of a cricket ( the insect - see what they did there ? )
and try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a team of snails .
The Google Doodle game releases started yesterday with Coding For Carrots , in which players have to programme a series of instructions to help a rabbit get to its carrots .
To play the daily Google Doodle , simply visit google.com and click on the Google logo .
This will also show you the daily archive , with 10 slots and 10 different games to be filled over the coming weeks .
The tech giant said in a statement : `` As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are spending more time at home .
`` In light of this , we ’ re launching a throwback Doodle series looking back at some of our popular interactive Google Doodle games ! ''
We 're now on day two of the Google Doodle games - more games will be added daily over the next eight days .
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Join our Chipper Club for youngsters stuck indoors during lockdown .
Go to the link here .
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Google has dug back through its archives and re-released some of its most addictive Doodle games to alleviate lockdown boredom.
The Google Doodles, which often appear in place of the usual Google logo on its homepage to mark special occasions, will be released over the next fortnight.
Today's featured Doodle game is a cricket game from 2017.
The cricket game originally marked the start of the ICC Champions Trophy but now it's back to fill in those long hours stuck inside your house.
(Image: Google)
You take the role of a cricket (the insect - see what they did there?) and try to score as many runs as possible against a team of snails.
The Google Doodle game releases started yesterday with Coding For Carrots, in which players have to programme a series of instructions to help a rabbit get to its carrots.
To play the daily Google Doodle, simply visit google.com and click on the Google logo.
This will also show you the daily archive, with 10 slots and 10 different games to be filled over the coming weeks.
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From toddlers prone to temper tantrums, to teenagers struggling to adapt to the abrupt closure of schools and separation from their friends - we’ve got it covered.
The tech giant said in a statement: "As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, people and families everywhere are spending more time at home.
"In light of this, we’re launching a throwback Doodle series looking back at some of our popular interactive Google Doodle games!"
We're now on day two of the Google Doodle games - more games will be added daily over the next eight days.
Looking for more tips to keep the kids entertained and inspired? Join our Chipper Club for youngsters stuck indoors during lockdown. Go to the link here.
Chipper Club is also on Facebook, so be sure to follow on social media for more lockdown ideas and inspiration too.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Hillary Clinton endorses presidential candidate Joe Biden

Mrs Clinton , the former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee , announced her support in a virtual @ @ @ @ @ Biden on Tuesday .
During the meeting , which focused on the impacts of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ : `` This is a moment that we need a leader , a president like @ @ @ @ @ Clinton had earlier teased the announcement by tweeting a picture of her , Mr Biden @ @ @ @ @ laughing in the Oval Office .
As the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee , Mrs Clinton @ @ @ @ @ first woman to lead a major party 's ticket .
Although she beat Mr Trump @ @ @ @ @ the 2016 popular vote , her opponent won comfortably in the Electoral College .
He @ @ @ @ @ notably in the Rust Belt .
Clinton is the latest high profile politician to back @ @ @ @ @ as he prepares to face President Donald Trump in the presidential election in November .

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Hillary Clinton has officially endorsed Joe Biden's presidential candidacy.
Mrs Clinton, the former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, announced her support in a virtual town hall meeting with Mr Biden on Tuesday.
During the meeting, which focused on the impacts of coronavirus on women, she said: "This is a moment that we need a leader, a president like Joe Biden."
Mrs Clinton had earlier teased the announcement by tweeting a picture of her, Mr Biden and then President Barack Obama laughing in the Oval Office.
As the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, Mrs Clinton made history by becoming the first woman to lead a major party's ticket.
Although she beat Mr Trump by three million votes in the 2016 popular vote, her opponent won comfortably in the Electoral College.
He took several key states, notably in the Rust Belt.
Clinton is the latest high profile politician to back former vice president Biden, as he prepares to face President Donald Trump in the presidential election in November.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Teenager rescued from bank of the River Irwell

A teenager was rescued from the banks of the River Irwell in Salford .
The boy , 16 , was @ @ @ @ @ using a ladder at around 7pm tonight .
The fire service said the teen was @ @ @ @ @ the riverbank off New Bridge Street .
A large number of police vehicles and fire @ @ @ @ @ Way as the rescue was carried out .
The boy was pulled to safety and @ @ @ @ @ Ambulance Service .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` @ @ @ @ @ to New Bridge Street to reports of a person on the riverbank .
`` Fire @ @ @ @ @ water incident unit from Eccles and a technical response unit from Ashton-under-Lyne attended .
`` @ @ @ @ @ ladder and rope equipment and were there for 45 minutes .
`` It was a @ @ @ @ @ handed over to the ambulance service . ''

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A teenager was rescued from the banks of the River Irwell in Salford.
The boy, 16, was pulled to safety by firefighters using a ladder at around 7pm tonight.
The fire service said the teen was stuck on a section of the riverbank off New Bridge Street.
A large number of police vehicles and fire engines were seen on Triinity Way as the rescue was carried out.
The boy was pulled to safety and handed over to North West Ambulance Service.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at 7pm to New Bridge Street to reports of a person on the riverbank.
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"Fire engines from Manchester, a water incident unit from Eccles and a technical response unit from Ashton-under-Lyne attended.
"We rescued him with a ladder and rope equipment and were there for 45 minutes.
"It was a 16-year-old male. He was handed over to the ambulance service."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Kate Garraway opens up on "torture" as husband Derek Draper fights for life after contracting corona

Kate Garraway opens up on "torture" as husband Derek Draper fights for life after contracting coronavirus

Kate Garraway has opened up about the `` heartbreaking and emotionally draining '' time her family have been having as her husband fights for his life .
The Good Morning Britain host gave an update on husband Derek Draper 's condition last week .
The former Labour advisor is in a coma and unable to have any of his family visit him in intensive care .
Derek has been battling coronavirus in intensive care since March 30 but the 52-year-old took a turn for the worse after being rushed to hospital with severe symptoms of COVID-19 .
Kate , 52 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's children Darcey , 14 , and William , 11 , have been forced to stay away from his ICU and have n't seen him in person for nearly a month .
Now , the I 'm A Celeb star has written about the `` torture '' of their situation in a post on her Club Garraway Wellbeing blog .
She said that the situation has left her battling `` anxiety and stress '' but she has found practical ways to cope .
`` I am very aware that I am not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Kate started her post .
`` There are thousands of families everywhere worried about their loved ones and hundreds more everyday too that are having to deal with the worst news , that their loved ones have been taken by this horrific virus .
`` Some of the things which have helped me , in the midst of the worst stress and anxiety are : staying grounded in the present moment , trying to remember to take care of myself even though I haven ’ t felt like it ... '' To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , accepting help from others ( something I usually find hard ! )
and doing some practical things to distract myself and feel like I am moving forward ... '' In terms of finding hope in these difficult times I have to keep telling myself that it will be OK ... '' We will get through this together as a family , even if I don ’ t know that that is the case right now . ''
Kate also said that her children are giving her `` extra hugs '' as Darek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Of course I am hugging the kids whether they like it or not and looking after them of course is a top priority . ''
He said : `` She 's wanted to share the fact that she 's been able to speak with Derek in the evenings in a coma .
`` She 's been able to share music with him , talk to him and support him .
`` It 's tough , it 's really , really tough because he 's critically ill. '' ITV 's Dr Hilary Jones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's holding things together as she continues to post to Instagram every Thursday to thank the NHS following clap for carers .
`` Kate has been incredibly strong , she sends her love to everyone else whose loved ones are critical as well ... everybody sends love and support to her , '' he said .

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Kate Garraway has opened up about the "heartbreaking and emotionally draining" time her family have been having as her husband fights for his life.
The Good Morning Britain host gave an update on husband Derek Draper's condition last week.
The former Labour advisor is in a coma and unable to have any of his family visit him in intensive care.
Derek has been battling coronavirus in intensive care since March 30 but the 52-year-old took a turn for the worse after being rushed to hospital with severe symptoms of COVID-19.
Kate, 52, said that she and the couple's children Darcey, 14, and William, 11, have been forced to stay away from his ICU and haven't seen him in person for nearly a month.
Now, the I'm A Celeb star has written about the "torture" of their situation in a post on her Club Garraway Wellbeing blog.
She said that the situation has left her battling "anxiety and stress" but she has found practical ways to cope.
(Image: ITV)
"I am very aware that I am not the only one going through this torture," Kate started her post.
"There are thousands of families everywhere worried about their loved ones and hundreds more everyday too that are having to deal with the worst news, that their loved ones have been taken by this horrific virus.
"Some of the things which have helped me, in the midst of the worst stress and anxiety are: staying grounded in the present moment, trying to remember to take care of myself even though I haven’t felt like it...
"To stay strong for Derek and my family, accepting help from others (something I usually find hard!) and doing some practical things to distract myself and feel like I am moving forward...
"In terms of finding hope in these difficult times I have to keep telling myself that it will be OK...
"We will get through this together as a family, even if I don’t know that that is the case right now."
Kate also said that her children are giving her "extra hugs" as Darek continues his fight.
(Image: Mirrorpix)
She added: "Of course I am hugging the kids whether they like it or not and looking after them of course is a top priority."
Kate's GMB co-host Ben Shephard updated viewers about Derek's critical condition on Friday.
He said: "She's wanted to share the fact that she's been able to speak with Derek in the evenings in a coma.
"She's been able to share music with him, talk to him and support him.
"It's tough, it's really, really tough because he's critically ill."
ITV's Dr Hilary Jones also praised on Kate for how she's holding things together as she continues to post to Instagram every Thursday to thank the NHS following clap for carers.
"Kate has been incredibly strong, she sends her love to everyone else whose loved ones are critical as well... everybody sends love and support to her," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Dimitar Berbatov names Man Utd great as his toughest opponent

Dimitar Berbatov has named his former Manchester United teammate Nemanja Vidic as the toughest opponent he has ever faced .
The two players became teammates in 2008 when Berbatov arrived at Old Trafford in a £34.2million move and they went on to enjoy great success together .
However , before they were colleagues they were on opposing sides as Berbatov established himself in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur .
The Bulgarian has faced a long-list of quality defenders in his time but none were as tough as the burly Serbian .
`` I always say one name , first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him and it was Vidic , '' Berbatov told talkSPORT when asked who his toughest opponent was during his career .
Vidic and Berbatov went on to win two Premier League titles together but the Champions League would always evade the striker .
United finished runners-up to Barcelona in 2009 and when they did so again two years later Berbatov was left out of the squad for the final in favour of Michael Owen , which was hard to take for the former No.9 .
Recalling the moment Sir Alex Ferguson broke the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It was just before the game , he called me and said 'Berbs , it ’ s killing me , but I need to leave you out ' .
`` So it was like that and it was painful to hear that because I was a goalscorer of the team and of the Premier League .
‘ '' I was surprised because I felt so confident if I can shoot from somewhere , it ’ s going to go in .
So that was a surprise for me , but in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Dimitar Berbatov has named his former Manchester United teammate Nemanja Vidic as the toughest opponent he has ever faced.
The two players became teammates in 2008 when Berbatov arrived at Old Trafford in a £34.2million move and they went on to enjoy great success together.
However, before they were colleagues they were on opposing sides as Berbatov established himself in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur.
The Bulgarian has faced a long-list of quality defenders in his time but none were as tough as the burly Serbian.
"I always say one name, first I played against him and then with him and it was Vidic," Berbatov told talkSPORT when asked who his toughest opponent was during his career.
Vidic and Berbatov went on to win two Premier League titles together but the Champions League would always evade the striker.
United finished runners-up to Barcelona in 2009 and when they did so again two years later Berbatov was left out of the squad for the final in favour of Michael Owen, which was hard to take for the former No.9.
Recalling the moment Sir Alex Ferguson broke the news to him, he said: "It was just before the game, he called me and said 'Berbs, it’s killing me, but I need to leave you out'.
"So it was like that and it was painful to hear that because I was a goalscorer of the team and of the Premier League. ‘
"I was surprised because I felt so confident if I can shoot from somewhere, it’s going to go in. So that was a surprise for me, but in the end it was like that."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Man Utd eye Jadon Sancho alternative and more transfer rumours

Bayer Leverkusen forward Kai Havertz is on Manchester United 's radar as a potential alternative to Jadon Sancho , according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to add further quality to his attacking ranks in the next transfer window , following the success of Bruno Fernandes , and Sancho is the club 's priority target .
However , Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michel Zorc insisted his club were 'totally relaxed ' on the 20-year-old 's future and it 's expected that they wo n't allow their prized asset to go on the cheap , with fees of £120million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement saying that rumours of massive transfers 'ignore the realities that face the sport ' amid the coronavirus crisis , suggesting United wo n't be looking to pay exorbitant fees in the near future .
According to the Evening Standard , United will be forced to look elsewhere if Dortmund refuse to lower their lofty asking price .
It 's claimed that the talented and versatile Havertz could be an alternative as the German is on United 's list of candidates to upgrade the right side of their attack .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a high asking price of £90m and the 20-year-old has been linked with Liverpool , Chelsea , Real Madrid and Juventus .
Meanwhile , United and Manchester City have reportedly joined Liverpool in the transfer pursuit of promising centre-back Ben White .
The 22-year-old has been on loan at Leeds United from Brighton in the past season , enjoying a stand-out campaign to prompt interest from some Premier League clubs .
The Athletic claim United have been monitoring him and while Leeds would love to have him back at Elland Road , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League club could be inevitable .

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Bayer Leverkusen forward Kai Havertz is on Manchester United's radar as a potential alternative to Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to add further quality to his attacking ranks in the next transfer window, following the success of Bruno Fernandes, and Sancho is the club's priority target.
However, Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michel Zorc insisted his club were 'totally relaxed' on the 20-year-old's future and it's expected that they won't allow their prized asset to go on the cheap, with fees of £120million plus touted.
Ed Woodward recently released a statement saying that rumours of massive transfers 'ignore the realities that face the sport' amid the coronavirus crisis, suggesting United won't be looking to pay exorbitant fees in the near future.
According to the Evening Standard, United will be forced to look elsewhere if Dortmund refuse to lower their lofty asking price.
It's claimed that the talented and versatile Havertz could be an alternative as the German is on United's list of candidates to upgrade the right side of their attack.
However, the report states that Leverkusen also have a high asking price of £90m and the 20-year-old has been linked with Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Juventus.
Meanwhile, United and Manchester City have reportedly joined Liverpool in the transfer pursuit of promising centre-back Ben White.
The 22-year-old has been on loan at Leeds United from Brighton in the past season, enjoying a stand-out campaign to prompt interest from some Premier League clubs.
The Athletic claim United have been monitoring him and while Leeds would love to have him back at Elland Road, they sense that a move to a top Premier League club could be inevitable.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Rio Ferdinand identifies what drives Man Utd great Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand believes Cristiano Ronaldo 's mentality is what makes him one of the greatest players in the world .
The two played together at Old Trafford in one of Sir Alex Ferguson 's most successful United sides , winning the Champions League in 2008 along with three successive Premier League titles .
Ferdinand maintains a close relationship with the Juventus man , who left United for Real Madrid in 2009 , and has explained why Ronaldo has reached the higher echelons of the game .
`` Talent wise you knew he had it , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ podcast .
`` But the mentality he had was different ; he had that elite thinking and programming .
You thought 'whoa ' .
`` This kid was n't satisfied with scoring a last minute winner at Fulham , he wanted to do it in the Champions League final or for Portugal in a major championship .
The bar was always being raised and raised and raised .
`` Even now when I still chat to him on the phone and I could n't even tell you some of the things he moans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game , but is still worried about what people are saying and worried about not getting the adulation he thinks he should be getting .
But that 's the key to what drives people like this , it 's what makes him different to the rest of us . ''
Ronaldo has previously revealed he is still in contact with Ferguson and it appears the advice of the former United manager - as well as the likes of Ferdinand - has helped the Portuguese star reach the game 's summit .
Among the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are four Champions Leagues with Real Madrid as well as Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League with Portugal .

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Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand believes Cristiano Ronaldo's mentality is what makes him one of the greatest players in the world.
The two played together at Old Trafford in one of Sir Alex Ferguson's most successful United sides, winning the Champions League in 2008 along with three successive Premier League titles.
Ferdinand maintains a close relationship with the Juventus man, who left United for Real Madrid in 2009, and has explained why Ronaldo has reached the higher echelons of the game.
"Talent wise you knew he had it," the former United captain told the Beautiful Game podcast.
"But the mentality he had was different; he had that elite thinking and programming. You thought 'whoa'.
"This kid wasn't satisfied with scoring a last minute winner at Fulham, he wanted to do it in the Champions League final or for Portugal in a major championship. The bar was always being raised and raised and raised.
"Even now when I still chat to him on the phone and I couldn't even tell you some of the things he moans about.
"He's conquered the game, but is still worried about what people are saying and worried about not getting the adulation he thinks he should be getting. But that's the key to what drives people like this, it's what makes him different to the rest of us."
Ronaldo has previously revealed he is still in contact with Ferguson and it appears the advice of the former United manager - as well as the likes of Ferdinand - has helped the Portuguese star reach the game's summit.
Among the honours Ronaldo has claimed since leaving United are four Champions Leagues with Real Madrid as well as Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League with Portugal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Baker discharged from hospital after suffering Covid-19 symptoms for second time

A well-known Bolton baker who was admitted to hospital twice with Covid-19 symptoms is now recovering at home .
Helen Ducker was blue-lighted to Royal Bolton Hospital again on April 24 having experienced chest pains and breathlessness for the second time .
The 39-year-old , who owns the Mother Ducker bakery in the Last Drop Village , was first admitted to hospital in March where she tested positive for coronavirus .
She spent a week on the Covid-19 ward and left on April 4 , with doctors believing she had recovered from the disease .
But less than three weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A & E fearing blood clots on her lungs .
The mum-of-two spent four days in hospital where she tested negative for Covid-19 .
She returned home today after receiving pain relief and oxygen and is now recovering well at home .
In a post to her business Facebook page , she said : “ Four days later and I ’ m back home again ... .
fingers crossed for good this time !
“ My swab results came back negative - it was a month after the positive result like !
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ward and docs said I had something called bibasal ( bibasilar ) atelectasis - partial collapse of bottom half of lungs or something !
“ I ’ ve gotten on top of the pain with regular oramorph which is helping the chest pains and so I ’ m able to breathe deeper now and get more oxygen in my system .
“ It ’ s meant I ’ ve been able to get a handle on the breathing exercises better .
“ I came off oxygen and the consultant followed me around with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t desaturating too much on movement .
“ I ’ ve a monitor here at home and I ’ m to keep a close eye on myself , but ( fingers crossed ) I ’ ll be ok now .
“ Huge thanks once again to all the NHS staff - from the paramedics to all the staff at Royal Bolton Hospital .
I ’ ve said it before but honestly , they ’ re incredible !
“ Nothing is too much and they care so , so much and clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
“ My body is basically still recovering and will continue to recover for a long time yet .
This has also affected my existing conditions .
“ I still can ’ t take my regular biologics that keep my Crohn ’ s and arthritis in remission and I ’ m in a lot of arthritic pain from immobility .
“ There ’ s still so much unknown about this virus but it has destroyed me mentally and physically , however I ’ m still here and able to come home .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and stay home .
Now is not the time to end lockdown .
”

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A well-known Bolton baker who was admitted to hospital twice with Covid-19 symptoms is now recovering at home.
Helen Ducker was blue-lighted to Royal Bolton Hospital again on April 24 having experienced chest pains and breathlessness for the second time.
The 39-year-old, who owns the Mother Ducker bakery in the Last Drop Village, was first admitted to hospital in March where she tested positive for coronavirus.
She spent a week on the Covid-19 ward and left on April 4, with doctors believing she had recovered from the disease.
But less than three weeks later, she was rushed back to A&E fearing blood clots on her lungs.
The mum-of-two spent four days in hospital where she tested negative for Covid-19.
She returned home today after receiving pain relief and oxygen and is now recovering well at home.
In a post to her business Facebook page, she said: “Four days later and I’m back home again.... fingers crossed for good this time!
(Image: Helen Ducker)
“My swab results came back negative - it was a month after the positive result like!
“I was moved onto the complex care ward and docs said I had something called bibasal (bibasilar) atelectasis - partial collapse of bottom half of lungs or something!
“I’ve gotten on top of the pain with regular oramorph which is helping the chest pains and so I’m able to breathe deeper now and get more oxygen in my system.
“It’s meant I’ve been able to get a handle on the breathing exercises better.
“I came off oxygen and the consultant followed me around with the oxygen monitor and was happy I wasn’t desaturating too much on movement.
“I’ve a monitor here at home and I’m to keep a close eye on myself, but (fingers crossed) I’ll be ok now.
“Huge thanks once again to all the NHS staff - from the paramedics to all the staff at Royal Bolton Hospital. I’ve said it before but honestly, they’re incredible!
“Nothing is too much and they care so, so much and clearly love their jobs even through this awful time.
“My body is basically still recovering and will continue to recover for a long time yet. This has also affected my existing conditions.
“I still can’t take my regular biologics that keep my Crohn’s and arthritis in remission and I’m in a lot of arthritic pain from immobility.
“There’s still so much unknown about this virus but it has destroyed me mentally and physically, however I’m still here and able to come home.
“Just listen to the medical professionals and stay home. Now is not the time to end lockdown.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Sergio Aguero makes admission over crucial Man City goal vs Liverpool

Sergio Aguero has admitted that his goal in the crucial Premier League win over Liverpool last season did not mean to fly in at the near post .
Aguero opened the scoring in the 2-1 home win with a trademark strike from a tight angle , before Leroy Sane scored the winner on the break to haul Manchester City back into the title race .
City went on to win the league by a point ahead of Liverpool , meaning the goal was one of the most important City scored last season , but Aguero has now confirmed he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Discussing the goal , Aguero told TyC that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson was n't the only one expecting a far-post finish .
He said : `` Do you remember the goal against Liverpool , the one who kicked left-footed and entered the way he had to go , at the near post ?
I wanted to kick left-footed and across [ the goal ] , but it came out there and it was a goal . ''
Aguero admitted that former Argentina international Juan Roman Riquelme was watching the game and saw the 'fluke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international teammate Lionel Messi scores in a way he did n't mean to .
“ After that game I had many messages and Román wrote to me .
He realized that I did not want to throw it there .
`` If [ Messi ] scored a goal that I realise he did not want to do what he did , I am confident and I say 'you did not want to do that ' , because one is given .
It counts , '' said the forward .
And he exemplified it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flea scored for Ecuador in the qualifying rounds for Russia 2018 .
He said : `` On the third goal [ for Argentina vs Ecuador in 2017 ] it itches , and I saw the repetition and wanted to chop it , but I said 'you were lucky , you just got up a little bit ' , and he said 'you know yes ' '' .

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Sergio Aguero has admitted that his goal in the crucial Premier League win over Liverpool last season did not mean to fly in at the near post.
Aguero opened the scoring in the 2-1 home win with a trademark strike from a tight angle, before Leroy Sane scored the winner on the break to haul Manchester City back into the title race.
City went on to win the league by a point ahead of Liverpool, meaning the goal was one of the most important City scored last season, but Aguero has now confirmed he was actually aiming for the far post.
Discussing the goal, Aguero told TyC that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson wasn't the only one expecting a far-post finish.
He said: "Do you remember the goal against Liverpool, the one who kicked left-footed and entered the way he had to go, at the near post? I wanted to kick left-footed and across [the goal], but it came out there and it was a goal."
Aguero admitted that former Argentina international Juan Roman Riquelme was watching the game and saw the 'fluke', just as he notices when international teammate Lionel Messi scores in a way he didn't mean to.
“After that game I had many messages and Román wrote to me. He realized that I did not want to throw it there.
"If [Messi] scored a goal that I realise he did not want to do what he did, I am confident and I say 'you did not want to do that', because one is given. It counts," said the forward.
And he exemplified it with one of the goals that the Flea scored for Ecuador in the qualifying rounds for Russia 2018.
He said: "On the third goal [for Argentina vs Ecuador in 2017] it itches, and I saw the repetition and wanted to chop it, but I said 'you were lucky, you just got up a little bit ', and he said 'you know yes'".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--E-fit of man police want to speak to released after an assault in Oldham

Police investigating an assault in Oldham have released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to .
Officers were called to reports that a man had been assaulted on Greenacres Road at around 1.45pm on Thursday , April 23 .
The victim , a 45-year-old man , was attacked by a male in a semi-wooded area at the back of the Cairo Mill building .
The victim was taken to hospital with a face injury .
He has since been discharged .
No arrests have been made and police are investigating .
The attacker is described as being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approximately 6ft 2in tall and of a slim build with a goatee .
At the time of the incident , he was wearing a black tracksuit .
Police have now released a computer-generated image in a bid to put a name to the face .
Detective Inspector Thomas Howard , of GMP ’ s Oldham district , said : “ We are urging anyone who thinks they may recognise the man in the e-fit image to come forward , as we ’ d like to speak to him in connection with the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of enquiry which have enabled us to be able to share this e-fit image , and I would like to reassure the community that we are treating this incident seriously and have increased police presence in the area .
“ If you have any information about this incident , no matter how insignificant it may seem , please do not hesitate to get in touch with police as it could be vital in helping us to complete our enquiries.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9087 or 101 quoting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be passed to the independent charity , Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Police investigating an assault in Oldham have released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to.
Officers were called to reports that a man had been assaulted on Greenacres Road at around 1.45pm on Thursday, April 23.
The victim, a 45-year-old man, was attacked by a male in a semi-wooded area at the back of the Cairo Mill building.
The victim was taken to hospital with a face injury.
He has since been discharged.
No arrests have been made and police are investigating.
The attacker is described as being Asian, in his late teens, approximately 6ft 2in tall and of a slim build with a goatee.
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At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black tracksuit.
Police have now released a computer-generated image in a bid to put a name to the face.
Detective Inspector Thomas Howard, of GMP’s Oldham district, said: “We are urging anyone who thinks they may recognise the man in the e-fit image to come forward, as we’d like to speak to him in connection with the incident.
“We have some good lines of enquiry which have enabled us to be able to share this e-fit image, and I would like to reassure the community that we are treating this incident seriously and have increased police presence in the area.
“If you have any information about this incident, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please do not hesitate to get in touch with police as it could be vital in helping us to complete our enquiries.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9087 or 101 quoting 1173 of 23/04/20.
Information can also be passed to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Carragher compares Man Utd captain Maguire to Van Dijk

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has described Manchester United defender Harry Maguire as England 's Virgil van Dijk .
Van Dijk has established himself as one of , if not the , best central-defender in the world over the last two seasons after his record-breaking transfer from Southampton .
His signing gave Liverpool the defensive steel they needed to match their attacking flair , and Jurgen Klopp 's side have since reached two consecutive Champions League finals and are on the verge of winning the Premier League .
United broke the world-record fee for a defender which had been set by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managed to prise Maguire away from Leicester City , and Maguire has made his side considerably better at the back , while being made captain after just half a season at Old Trafford .
Maguire is also a near guarantee to start for England and Carragher believes that Liverpool 's Joe Gomez could form a similar partnership with the Yorkshireman at international level as he has with Van Dijk at Anfield .
`` I think Gomez , if the European Championships would have been on in the summer , I think he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside Harry Maguire , '' Carragher told Sky Sports ’ The Football Show .
`` I think Harry Maguire is the Virgil van Dijk of England if you like , he ’ s that big commanding figure and he ’ s the one who ’ s almost the first centre-back on the team sheet .
`` There was a back three in there at the last tournament , there was John Stones who ’ s almost fallen away a little bit really .
It looked like there was decent competition at centre-back , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gomez .
`` Even though he ’ s had some injury problems , I think the first time he was fit Gareth Southgate put him straight back in , that shows what he thinks of him . ''

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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has described Manchester United defender Harry Maguire as England's Virgil van Dijk.
Van Dijk has established himself as one of, if not the, best central-defender in the world over the last two seasons after his record-breaking transfer from Southampton.
His signing gave Liverpool the defensive steel they needed to match their attacking flair, and Jurgen Klopp's side have since reached two consecutive Champions League finals and are on the verge of winning the Premier League.
United broke the world-record fee for a defender which had been set by Van Dijk's move when they finally managed to prise Maguire away from Leicester City, and Maguire has made his side considerably better at the back, while being made captain after just half a season at Old Trafford.
Maguire is also a near guarantee to start for England and Carragher believes that Liverpool's Joe Gomez could form a similar partnership with the Yorkshireman at international level as he has with Van Dijk at Anfield.
"I think Gomez, if the European Championships would have been on in the summer, I think he’s the one that would have gone alongside Harry Maguire," Carragher told Sky Sports’ The Football Show.
"I think Harry Maguire is the Virgil van Dijk of England if you like, he’s that big commanding figure and he’s the one who’s almost the first centre-back on the team sheet.
"There was a back three in there at the last tournament, there was John Stones who’s almost fallen away a little bit really. It looked like there was decent competition at centre-back, but for me it looks like Joe Gomez.
"Even though he’s had some injury problems, I think the first time he was fit Gareth Southgate put him straight back in, that shows what he thinks of him."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Royal Mail is scrapping one of its post delivery days across UK

Royal Mail is stopping its Saturday post deliveries due to coronavirus .
The 'temporary ' measure will be in place from this weekend onwards , meaning that no letters or other post will be delivered over the weekend .
A statement on the Royal Mail website said : `` Our postmen and postwomen are working very hard across the UK in challenging conditions .
`` As we said at the start of the coronavirus crisis , there will be some disruption to services .
Relevant factors include high levels of coronavirus-related absences and necessary social distancing measures .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in keeping the UK connected at this time .
We have also listened to our hard-working colleagues who have asked us to ease the additional burden on them if possible .
As a result , we are making some temporary changes to postal services . ''
From 2 May the company will `` temporarily no longer deliver letters on a Saturday . ''
They said that they will still continue to provide a letter delivery service from Monday to Friday as normal .
Special Delivery , Tracked , all non-account services and most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operate from Monday to Saturday across the country .
The statement added : `` Customers should continue to post both letters and parcels as usual on Saturday .
`` We will continue our Saturday collections from businesses , post offices and post boxes as normal . ''
The courier company has already made a number of changes in a bid `` to protect the health and safety of our people and the general public '' .
Earlier this month it announced changes to its opening times as well as temporarily extending the period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collect parcels .
It also said to protect workers and customers as much as possible , the Royal Mail is minimising contact during delivery .

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Royal Mail is stopping its Saturday post deliveries due to coronavirus.
The 'temporary' measure will be in place from this weekend onwards, meaning that no letters or other post will be delivered over the weekend.
A statement on the Royal Mail website said: "Our postmen and postwomen are working very hard across the UK in challenging conditions.
"As we said at the start of the coronavirus crisis, there will be some disruption to services. Relevant factors include high levels of coronavirus-related absences and necessary social distancing measures.
"We understand the importance of the postal service in keeping the UK connected at this time. We have also listened to our hard-working colleagues who have asked us to ease the additional burden on them if possible. As a result, we are making some temporary changes to postal services."
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From 2 May the company will "temporarily no longer deliver letters on a Saturday."
They said that they will still continue to provide a letter delivery service from Monday to Friday as normal.
Special Delivery, Tracked, all non-account services and most other parcels will all still continue to operate from Monday to Saturday across the country.
The statement added: "Customers should continue to post both letters and parcels as usual on Saturday.
"We will continue our Saturday collections from businesses, post offices and post boxes as normal."
The courier company has already made a number of changes in a bid "to protect the health and safety of our people and the general public".
Earlier this month it announced changes to its opening times as well as temporarily extending the period of time given to its customers to collect parcels.
It also said to protect workers and customers as much as possible, the Royal Mail is minimising contact during delivery.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-28--Man City in race with Liverpool and Man Utd for White and more rumours

Manchester City are locked in a transfer battle with Manchester United and Liverpool for Leeds United loanee Ben White , according to reports .
City have let their dominant grip on the Premier League slip this season , with Liverpool almost certain to win the title when football resumes .
A major factor in the Blues ' drop in form has been the instability in defence , with the failure to replace Vincent Kompany and injuries to Aymeric Laporte , John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi causing issues .
Pep Guardiola has been forced to adapt defensive-midfielders Fernandinho and Rodri into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are touted to improve their back-line once the transfer window reopens .
Several names , such as Leonardo Bonucci , Ruben Dias and Caglar Soyuncu , have already been linked and the latest is Brighton 's on-loan centre-back White .
The 22-year-old has impressed during his campaign at Elland Road , playing a key role in Leeds ' march to promotion under the stewardship of one of Guardiola 's greatest inspirations , Marcelo Bielsa .
According to the Athletic , via the Daily Mirror , Liverpool are the front-runners in the chase for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United are also interested .
It 's claimed that Leeds are also keen for the defender to remain at the club , but are resigned to the fact that a move to a top Premier League club is inevitable .
Meanwhile , White is n't the only player that City are battling Premier League rivals for as they are among a number of clubs considering a move for Monaco forward Wissam Ben Yedder , according to reports .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
The Frenchman has contributed towards 25 goals in 26 Ligue 1 games , having scored 18 and set up seven .
It 's claimed by L'Equipe , via SportsMole , that City are competing with United , Liverpool , Tottenham and Arsenal as well as Real Madrid , Atletico Madrid and Valencia for the £40million-rated man .
While talented , Ben Yedder is now 29 and likely out of City 's ideal age range for a signing .

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Manchester City are locked in a transfer battle with Manchester United and Liverpool for Leeds United loanee Ben White, according to reports.
City have let their dominant grip on the Premier League slip this season, with Liverpool almost certain to win the title when football resumes.
A major factor in the Blues' drop in form has been the instability in defence, with the failure to replace Vincent Kompany and injuries to Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi causing issues.
Pep Guardiola has been forced to adapt defensive-midfielders Fernandinho and Rodri into makeshift defenders and as a result City are touted to improve their back-line once the transfer window reopens.
Several names, such as Leonardo Bonucci, Ruben Dias and Caglar Soyuncu, have already been linked and the latest is Brighton's on-loan centre-back White.
The 22-year-old has impressed during his campaign at Elland Road, playing a key role in Leeds' march to promotion under the stewardship of one of Guardiola's greatest inspirations, Marcelo Bielsa.
According to the Athletic, via the Daily Mirror, Liverpool are the front-runners in the chase for the versatile White, but City and United are also interested.
It's claimed that Leeds are also keen for the defender to remain at the club, but are resigned to the fact that a move to a top Premier League club is inevitable.
Meanwhile, White isn't the only player that City are battling Premier League rivals for as they are among a number of clubs considering a move for Monaco forward Wissam Ben Yedder, according to reports.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
The Frenchman has contributed towards 25 goals in 26 Ligue 1 games, having scored 18 and set up seven.
It's claimed by L'Equipe, via SportsMole, that City are competing with United, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal as well as Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Valencia for the £40million-rated man.
While talented, Ben Yedder is now 29 and likely out of City's ideal age range for a signing.