themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Boris Johnson 'to give the go-ahead' to the entire HS2 line - but northern routes will be 'put under

Boris Johnson 'to give the go-ahead' to the entire HS2 line - but northern routes will be 'put under review'

Boris Johnson is expected to confirm HS2 will go ahead - but the northern leg of the high speed line could be put under review as the government looks to cut costs .
The controversial railway scheme is likely to be discussed at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning , before the Prime Minister makes a statement on the project .
Despite concerns over its budget , and the environmental impact of construction , he 's expected to give it the go-ahead .
It has been reported that Mr Johnson will approve Phase 1 between London and Birmingham , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost of the route extending further north to Manchester and Leeds .
There is now expected to be a six month review of the northern legs to see if savings can be found .
Northern leaders will then hope to see a plan emerge that allows HS2 to fit seamlessly with Northern Powerhouse Rail .
The BBC has reported the review 'hopes it will identify cost savings as well as integrating these lines into the existing railways ' .
High-speed trains will also run beyond the new lines on existing tracks as far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham spoke out in favour of prioritising the Northern Powerhouse Rail over HS2 saying 'Greater Manchester has never been convinced of HS2 and this could be a possible solution . '
And Mr Burnham criticised reports of a review of the HS2 section beyond Birmingham , telling Sky News : `` That sounds like the same old story to me .
`` London to Birmingham gets a gold plated railway and we get a second-class option or maybe nothing at all .
`` For a government that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I think this takes them into quite dangerous territory . ''
Henri Murison , Director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership , welcomed the news saying HS2 was 'badly needed ' .
He said : `` The North ’ s civic and business leaders have argued tirelessly that major infrastructure investment is so badly needed to provide the extra capacity urgently required on our rail network .
`` The Northern Powerhouse Independent Review on HS2 showed when published last year that there were no identified credible alternatives to HS2 and by better integrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will ensure that we get the maximum possible benefits . ''
The news comes as the PM announced a £5billion cash boost for bus and cycle links for every region outside the capital .
It could see an overhaul of bus services set to include simpler fares , new buses and improved routes in a bid to 'level up ' local transport connections across the country .
HS2 Ltd - the Government-owned company responsible for developing and building the railway - says the line will boost capacity and cut journey times .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ commissioned by the Government in August 2019 to lead a review into whether or not the programme should be scrapped amid rising costs and delays .
It has been widely leaked that the review found HS2 could cost up to £106 billion , but concluded that 'on balance ' it should continue .
It was due to open in December 2026 , but HS2 Ltd chairman Allan Cook said last year it would be 'prudent to plan for an opening between 2028 and 2031 ' .
Last month , Whitehall 's spending watchdog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind schedule because its complexity and risks were under-estimated .
The National Audit Office warned that it is impossible to 'estimate with certainty ' what the final cost could be .
HS2 has been the subject of years of intensive lobbying from politicians and opposition groups .
Several environmental organisations claim building it will cause huge damage to natural habitats , including dozens of ancient woodlands .
Communities living on or near the route have expressed anger at the impact on their lives , while many people have said the project is simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better spent elsewhere .
Labour 's shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald claimed HS2 has been 'appallingly mismanaged ' by the Conservatives Party .
He called for the high-speed railway to be integrated with Crossrail for North - a proposed boost for rail services between Liverpool and Hull - and eventually extend high-speed lines to Scotland to 'remove the need for domestic flights ' .

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Boris Johnson is expected to confirm HS2 will go ahead - but the northern leg of the high speed line could be put under review as the government looks to cut costs.
The controversial railway scheme is likely to be discussed at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning, before the Prime Minister makes a statement on the project.
Despite concerns over its budget, and the environmental impact of construction, he's expected to give it the go-ahead.
It has been reported that Mr Johnson will approve Phase 1 between London and Birmingham, but say more analysis is needed on the cost of the route extending further north to Manchester and Leeds.
There is now expected to be a six month review of the northern legs to see if savings can be found.
Northern leaders will then hope to see a plan emerge that allows HS2 to fit seamlessly with Northern Powerhouse Rail.
The BBC has reported the review 'hopes it will identify cost savings as well as integrating these lines into the existing railways'.
High-speed trains will also run beyond the new lines on existing tracks as far as Edinburgh and Glasgow.
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
On Sunday Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham spoke out in favour of prioritising the Northern Powerhouse Rail over HS2 saying 'Greater Manchester has never been convinced of HS2 and this could be a possible solution.'
And Mr Burnham criticised reports of a review of the HS2 section beyond Birmingham, telling Sky News: "That sounds like the same old story to me.
"London to Birmingham gets a gold plated railway and we get a second-class option or maybe nothing at all.
"For a government that’s claiming to be standing for the north, I think this takes them into quite dangerous territory."
Henri Murison, Director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, welcomed the news saying HS2 was 'badly needed'.
He said: "The North’s civic and business leaders have argued tirelessly that major infrastructure investment is so badly needed to provide the extra capacity urgently required on our rail network.
(Image: Contributed)
"The Northern Powerhouse Independent Review on HS2 showed when published last year that there were no identified credible alternatives to HS2 and by better integrating the last phase with Northern Powerhouse Rail we will ensure that we get the maximum possible benefits."
The news comes as the PM announced a £5billion cash boost for bus and cycle links for every region outside the capital.
It could see an overhaul of bus services set to include simpler fares, new buses and improved routes in a bid to 'level up' local transport connections across the country.
HS2 Ltd - the Government-owned company responsible for developing and building the railway - says the line will boost capacity and cut journey times.
Former HS2 Ltd chairman Douglas Oakervee was commissioned by the Government in August 2019 to lead a review into whether or not the programme should be scrapped amid rising costs and delays.
It has been widely leaked that the review found HS2 could cost up to £106 billion, but concluded that 'on balance' it should continue.
HS2's original budget was £32.7 billion at 2011 prices.
It was due to open in December 2026, but HS2 Ltd chairman Allan Cook said last year it would be 'prudent to plan for an opening between 2028 and 2031'.
Last month, Whitehall's spending watchdog said the scheme is over budget and behind schedule because its complexity and risks were under-estimated.
The National Audit Office warned that it is impossible to 'estimate with certainty' what the final cost could be.
HS2 has been the subject of years of intensive lobbying from politicians and opposition groups.
Several environmental organisations claim building it will cause huge damage to natural habitats, including dozens of ancient woodlands.
Communities living on or near the route have expressed anger at the impact on their lives, while many people have said the project is simply too expensive and the money would be better spent elsewhere.
Labour's shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald claimed HS2 has been 'appallingly mismanaged' by the Conservatives Party.
He called for the high-speed railway to be integrated with Crossrail for North - a proposed boost for rail services between Liverpool and Hull - and eventually extend high-speed lines to Scotland to 'remove the need for domestic flights'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces £5billion boost to improve local bus services across the UK

Boris Johnson has announced an overhaul to local bus services which is set to include simpler fares , new buses and improved routes .
The Prime Minister has pledged a £5billion cash boost for bus and cycle links for every region outside the capital .
It is unclear exactly how Greater Manchester will benefit but the PM has promised to `` level up '' local transport connections across the country .
The new five-year funding package is expected to result in a higher frequency of bus services , including during evenings and weekends .
It is also expected to roll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business model , currently operated by Transport for London .
It works on the basis that passengers do n't need to refer to a timetable as they can be confident a bus will arrive in a short period of time .
It is also set to include more affordable , simpler fares and at least 4,000 new Zero Emissions Buses , to meet the UK 's climate target .
Cycle routes will also see a boost across the country , with a promise of 250 miles of new , high quality cycle routes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the Chorlton cycling and walking route are due to be piloted across the nation .
Mr Johnson said : `` Local transport connections have a truly transformative role to play in levelling up infrastructure across the country .
`` Our daily journeys for work or leisure are about so much more than just getting from A to B – they are the key to accessing skilled jobs and opportunities , boosting businesses and unlocking economic growth for towns , cities and regions across this country .
`` That ’ s why improving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cycling easier than ever is such an important step forward , to make sure every community has the foundations it needs to thrive . ''
The future of Greater Manchester 's own bus network looks set to be decided in March .
A public consultation on proposals to take back public control of the region 's bus network received more than 8,000 responses since October .
Currently in Greater Manchester , individual bus companies decide their own routes , frequencies , tickets and standards .
A move away from the current deregulated bus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester 's control , mirroring the system in London .
Last month , campaigners in Manchester marched through the city centre to deliver a 11,500-strong petition calling for better buses in the region .
Dozens of people took part in the moving protest which made its way to Mayor Andy Burnham 's office on Oxford Street .
Armed with placards , the group took to the streets to urge Mr Burnham to 'make the right call ' and bring bus services back into public control .
Details of how the new government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be announced in the upcoming National Bus Strategy , published later this year .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said : `` We want everyone across this country to have the transport services they need to improve their lives and opportunities – to do that , we must invest in the here and now .
`` Through today ’ s buses funding we ’ ll be bringing about a transformation in bus services to every community , speeding up journeys and capping fares to make high-quality services the norm .
`` Our long-term commitment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with money for new routes , more cyclist support and new ‘ Mini-Holland ’ schemes , set to make our streets the safest they have been for cyclists . ''
Chancellor Sajid Javid said : `` We want to level up transport services in every region of the UK .
As part of the plan , we are investing £5 billion in bus and cycle links .
`` The extra funding will improve peoples ’ everyday journeys , making them quicker and easier . ''

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Boris Johnson has announced an overhaul to local bus services which is set to include simpler fares, new buses and improved routes.
The Prime Minister has pledged a £5billion cash boost for bus and cycle links for every region outside the capital.
It is unclear exactly how Greater Manchester will benefit but the PM has promised to "level up" local transport connections across the country.
The new five-year funding package is expected to result in a higher frequency of bus services, including during evenings and weekends.
It is also expected to roll out the 'turn up and go' business model, currently operated by Transport for London.
It works on the basis that passengers don't need to refer to a timetable as they can be confident a bus will arrive in a short period of time.
It is also set to include more affordable, simpler fares and at least 4,000 new Zero Emissions Buses, to meet the UK's climate target.
(Image: Getty Images)
Cycle routes will also see a boost across the country, with a promise of 250 miles of new, high quality cycle routes.
Dozens of new 'Mini-Holland' schemes like the Chorlton cycling and walking route are due to be piloted across the nation.
Mr Johnson said: "Local transport connections have a truly transformative role to play in levelling up infrastructure across the country.
"Our daily journeys for work or leisure are about so much more than just getting from A to B – they are the key to accessing skilled jobs and opportunities, boosting businesses and unlocking economic growth for towns, cities and regions across this country.
"That’s why improving connectivity by overhauling bus services and making cycling easier than ever is such an important step forward, to make sure every community has the foundations it needs to thrive."
(Image: MEN)
The future of Greater Manchester's own bus network looks set to be decided in March.
A public consultation on proposals to take back public control of the region's bus network received more than 8,000 responses since October.
Currently in Greater Manchester, individual bus companies decide their own routes, frequencies, tickets and standards.
A move away from the current deregulated bus system would mean bus services placed under Greater Manchester's control, mirroring the system in London.
Last month, campaigners in Manchester marched through the city centre to deliver a 11,500-strong petition calling for better buses in the region.
Dozens of people took part in the moving protest which made its way to Mayor Andy Burnham's office on Oxford Street.
Armed with placards, the group took to the streets to urge Mr Burnham to 'make the right call' and bring bus services back into public control.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Details of how the new government programme will affect towns and cities will be announced in the upcoming National Bus Strategy, published later this year.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "We want everyone across this country to have the transport services they need to improve their lives and opportunities – to do that, we must invest in the here and now.
"Through today’s buses funding we’ll be bringing about a transformation in bus services to every community, speeding up journeys and capping fares to make high-quality services the norm.
"Our long-term commitment to cycling could not be clearer, with money for new routes, more cyclist support and new ‘Mini-Holland’ schemes, set to make our streets the safest they have been for cyclists."
Chancellor Sajid Javid said: "We want to level up transport services in every region of the UK. As part of the plan, we are investing £5 billion in bus and cycle links.
"The extra funding will improve peoples’ everyday journeys, making them quicker and easier."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Storm Ciara: 150 properties were flooded in Greater Manchester and the number could rise further

About 150 properties in Greater Manchester are believed to have been flooded during Storm Ciara - and the number could rise further .
But hundreds more homes and businesses were 'successfully protected ' by flood defence schemes , the Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers said .
Greater Manchester was battered by hurricane force winds and widespread flooding as Sunday 's storm caused havoc .
Bury bore the brunt of the damage with residents in Radcliffe and Redvales evacuated and homes in Ramsbottom flooded .
Firefighters rescued some residents trapped by the rising waters .
On Warth Road in Radcliffe 13 homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their owners were forced to seek hotels or relatives ' sofas for the night .
Ms Villiers said between 40 and 80 millimetres of rain had fallen within 24 hours across much of northern England .
The highest levels were recorded in Cumbria with 179.8mm .
Ms Villiers told the Commons on Monday : `` Particularly severe impacts have been felt in Yorkshire along the River Calder , in Lancashire along the River Ribble , in Great Manchester along the Irwell and in Appleby on the Eden .
`` The current estimate is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but this number is expected to increase as further information is collected .
`` The latest number of properties confirmed to have been flooded are 40 in Cumbria , 100 in Lancashire , 150 in Greater Manchester and 260 in Yorkshire . ''
But Ms Villiers added 'at least 25,000 properties and businesses ' in flood-hit areas were 'successfully protected ' by flood defences over the weekend , telling MPs : `` We know more needs to be done and we are determined to deliver . ''
Among the areas where the defences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kersal flood basin was activated .
On Sunday the Mersey Rivers Trust tweeted that the defences had 'worked perfectly ' and protected 'thousands of homes and businesses from flooding ' .
But Greater Manchester was not included in the areas in which the Government has activated the emergency Bellwin scheme which enables local authorities dealing with the storm to apply to have all of the eligible costs they incur , above a threshold , to be reimbursed by the Government.. Ms Villiers confirmed the scheme had been activated for qualifying areas in West @ @ @ @ @ @

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About 150 properties in Greater Manchester are believed to have been flooded during Storm Ciara - and the number could rise further.
But hundreds more homes and businesses were 'successfully protected' by flood defence schemes, the Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers said.
Greater Manchester was battered by hurricane force winds and widespread flooding as Sunday's storm caused havoc.
Bury bore the brunt of the damage with residents in Radcliffe and Redvales evacuated and homes in Ramsbottom flooded.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Firefighters rescued some residents trapped by the rising waters.
On Warth Road in Radcliffe 13 homes flooded, the damage was so bad their owners were forced to seek hotels or relatives' sofas for the night.
Ms Villiers said between 40 and 80 millimetres of rain had fallen within 24 hours across much of northern England.
The highest levels were recorded in Cumbria with 179.8mm.
Ms Villiers told the Commons on Monday: "Particularly severe impacts have been felt in Yorkshire along the River Calder, in Lancashire along the River Ribble, in Great Manchester along the Irwell and in Appleby on the Eden.
"The current estimate is that over 500 properties have been flooded but this number is expected to increase as further information is collected.
"The latest number of properties confirmed to have been flooded are 40 in Cumbria, 100 in Lancashire, 150 in Greater Manchester and 260 in Yorkshire."
But Ms Villiers added 'at least 25,000 properties and businesses' in flood-hit areas were 'successfully protected' by flood defences over the weekend, telling MPs: "We know more needs to be done and we are determined to deliver."
Among the areas where the defences kicked in was Salford, where the Kersal flood basin was activated.
On Sunday the Mersey Rivers Trust tweeted that the defences had 'worked perfectly' and protected 'thousands of homes and businesses from flooding'.
But Greater Manchester was not included in the areas in which the Government has activated the emergency Bellwin scheme which enables local authorities dealing with the storm to apply to have all of the eligible costs they incur, above a threshold, to be reimbursed by the Government..
Ms Villiers confirmed the scheme had been activated for qualifying areas in West Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Manchester United sent top four warning ahead of Chelsea fixture

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side they can not afford to lose against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next week if they want to finish in the top four .
United return to action after the winter break against Frank Lampard 's side on Monday , February 17 and a win would see Solskjaer 's side close the gap on fourth placed Chelsea to three points .
United have failed to capitalise when Chelsea have dropped points this season and Monday night 's game is a key opportunity for them to push towards the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left of the season .
But , Bosnich , who made 23 league appearances for United , believes it will be game over if United lose .
“ I don ’ t think it ’ s win or bust but you could lean towards it being lose or bust , ” he said on Sky Sports .
“ I think it ’ s a must not lose .
The gap will be a little bit far to catch up if they lose , but not win or bust no .
They ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking to this , with Tottenham breathing down their necks , and they ’ re at home they both had a week ’ s break so it will be a very important game for both sides .
For Chelsea and Frank Lampard they will be looking to get breathing space between them and the chasing sides .
“ In terms of Ole ( Gunnar Solskjaer ) they ’ re not far off at all and what a physiological boost it would be if they could win at Stamford Bridge , especially given the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a massive game for both sides . ''

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Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side they cannot afford to lose against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next week if they want to finish in the top four.
United return to action after the winter break against Frank Lampard's side on Monday, February 17 and a win would see Solskjaer's side close the gap on fourth placed Chelsea to three points.
United have failed to capitalise when Chelsea have dropped points this season and Monday night's game is a key opportunity for them to push towards the Champions League spots with 13 league games left of the season.
But, Bosnich, who made 23 league appearances for United, believes it will be game over if United lose.
“I don’t think it’s win or bust but you could lean towards it being lose or bust,” he said on Sky Sports.
“I think it’s a must not lose. The gap will be a little bit far to catch up if they lose, but not win or bust no. They’re not far off and Chelsea will be looking to this, with Tottenham breathing down their necks, and they’re at home they both had a week’s break so it will be a very important game for both sides. For Chelsea and Frank Lampard they will be looking to get breathing space between them and the chasing sides.
“In terms of Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) they’re not far off at all and what a physiological boost it would be if they could win at Stamford Bridge, especially given the signing of Bruno Fernandes. It’s a massive game for both sides."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Coronation Street fans are worried another much-loved character will leave with Ken Barlow

Coronation Street legend Ken Barlow has announced to his family that he 's departing the famous cobbles , and viewers are worried the street might be losing another much-loved character .
As Ken plans to up and leave 1 Coronation Street with his partner Claudia Colby , viewers are wondering what will happen to another member of the Barlow household .
Eccles the dog has been Ken 's faithful companion for 14 years on Corrie .
The border terrier has been through thick and thin with the Weatherfield patriarch since he was introduced to the family by Ken 's mother-in-law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s gon na happen to Eccles on Corrie , I love that dog , '' said one concerned fan .
`` Will Eccles be going to the care home with Ken ?
He 's the only one who ever walks the poor dog , '' said another .
Eccles who was owned by Lena Thistlewood , a friend of Blanche .
When Lena died in January 2006 , the dog was left to Blanche in her will .
Eccles was originally named Lady Freckles but her name was swiftly changed to Eccles as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name .
Ken is regularly seen taking Eccles for walks , and this landed him in hot water when , along the towpath of Weatherfield Canal in 2009 , Eccles jumped into the canal when chasing ducks and was rescued by Martha Fraser .
Ken ended up having an affair with the actress who lived on a barge .
and he used his walks with Eccles as an excuse to get out of the house to meet Martha behind his wife Deirdre 's back .
On the brink of leaving for a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end the relationship and stayed with Deirdre .
When Blanche passed away in May 2010 , she left Eccles to Ken in her will .
The beloved pet recovered from being hit by a car in 2014 and four years later poor Eccles again had a brush with death when she was poisoned with slug repellent hidden in some sausages planted by teenage thug Tyler Jefferies .
She was discovered in the yard by Toyah Battersby and her life was saved .
Ken has decided to move away from the street to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retirement complex with Claudia .
Ken and Claudia are moving into a luxurious development , based in wider Weatherfield , complete with a cocktail bar , book club and fencing lessons .
Ken will be joining old friends Norris and Freda , who are already settled in to life at Still Waters .
Former womaniser Ken has previously survived a stroke , pneumonia and being pushed down the stairs by his son Daniel .
Ken 's decision to leave Coronation Street marked the historical 10,000th episode of the world ’ s longest running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roache , was in the very first episode in 1960 and William is officially the longest-serving actor in a TV soap opera .

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Coronation Street legend Ken Barlow has announced to his family that he's departing the famous cobbles, and viewers are worried the street might be losing another much-loved character.
As Ken plans to up and leave 1 Coronation Street with his partner Claudia Colby, viewers are wondering what will happen to another member of the Barlow household.
Eccles the dog has been Ken's faithful companion for 14 years on Corrie.
The border terrier has been through thick and thin with the Weatherfield patriarch since he was introduced to the family by Ken's mother-in-law Blanche Hunt.
(Image: ITV)
"Wait what’s gonna happen to Eccles on Corrie, I love that dog," said one concerned fan.
"Will Eccles be going to the care home with Ken? He's the only one who ever walks the poor dog," said another.
Eccles who was owned by Lena Thistlewood, a friend of Blanche. When Lena died in January 2006, the dog was left to Blanche in her will.
(Image: ITV)
Eccles was originally named Lady Freckles but her name was swiftly changed to Eccles as young Amy Barlow couldn't pronounce the name.
Ken is regularly seen taking Eccles for walks, and this landed him in hot water when, along the towpath of Weatherfield Canal in 2009, Eccles jumped into the canal when chasing ducks and was rescued by Martha Fraser.
Ken ended up having an affair with the actress who lived on a barge. and he used his walks with Eccles as an excuse to get out of the house to meet Martha behind his wife Deirdre's back.
(Image: mirror.co.uk)
On the brink of leaving for a new life with Martha, Ken decided to end the relationship and stayed with Deirdre.
When Blanche passed away in May 2010, she left Eccles to Ken in her will.
The beloved pet recovered from being hit by a car in 2014 and four years later poor Eccles again had a brush with death when she was poisoned with slug repellent hidden in some sausages planted by teenage thug Tyler Jefferies.
She was discovered in the yard by Toyah Battersby and her life was saved.
Ken has decided to move away from the street to start a new life at Still Waters Luxury retirement complex with Claudia.
Ken and Claudia are moving into a luxurious development, based in wider Weatherfield, complete with a cocktail bar, book club and fencing lessons.
Ken will be joining old friends Norris and Freda, who are already settled in to life at Still Waters.
Former womaniser Ken has previously survived a stroke, pneumonia and being pushed down the stairs by his son Daniel.
Ken's decision to leave Coronation Street marked the historical 10,000th episode of the world’s longest running soap.
Ken, played by William Roache, was in the very first episode in 1960 and William is officially the longest-serving actor in a TV soap opera.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--A giant sinkhole in a garden keeps getting bigger - and it could cost a family £100k or even force t

A giant sinkhole in a garden keeps getting bigger - and it could cost a family £100k or even force them to move out

A family fear they 'll have to leave their home if a huge sinkhole which opened up just yards from their front door gets any bigger .
The 20ft deep hole emerged in a garden in Rochdale on Sunday when a drain collapsed during Storm Ciara .
But since then it 's more than doubled in size .
And tonight mum-of-one Kulpna Pishavadia , who owns the land , told the Manchester Evening News she 's beginning to fear for her family 's safety .
She said : `` It 's more than doubled in size since yesterday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weather forecast and checking the hole .
`` Every time it rains I 'm looking out to see if it 's getting any bigger .
`` It 's probably only 4m from the house now .
If it gets any closer we 'll have to leave .
`` We 've got a nine month old baby , we ca n't take the risk . ''
Kulpna says council officials have been out to inspect the damage today and fenced off the area , on Woodlands Drive in Belfield .
But because it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be responsible for the repairs .
She added : `` The council say there may be ways they can help , but the lady who came out today told us it could £100,000 .
`` How can a normal working person pay for that ?
`` It 's getting worse .
The land around it is starting to sink .
I do n't think I 'll be getting much sleep tonight .
`` We are worried but what can we do ?
It 's not something I can fix myself .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worse . ''
Greater Manchester was battered by hurricane force winds on Sunday as Storm Ciara left a trail of chaos in its wake .
Homes were evacuated due to flooding , there was widespread disruption on the roads and railways and Manchester City 's home game against West Ham was postponed due to the weather .
Gusts of up to 86mph were recorded at Manchester Airport on Sunday - thought to be among the strongest ever at that location .
The region suffered widespread flooding , with Bury bearing the brunt of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contacted for a comment .

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A family fear they'll have to leave their home if a huge sinkhole which opened up just yards from their front door gets any bigger.
The 20ft deep hole emerged in a garden in Rochdale on Sunday when a drain collapsed during Storm Ciara.
But since then it's more than doubled in size.
And tonight mum-of-one Kulpna Pishavadia, who owns the land, told the Manchester Evening News she's beginning to fear for her family's safety.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
She said: "It's more than doubled in size since yesterday.
"All I'm doing is checking the weather forecast and checking the hole.
"Every time it rains I'm looking out to see if it's getting any bigger.
"It's probably only 4m from the house now. If it gets any closer we'll have to leave.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"We've got a nine month old baby, we can't take the risk."
Kulpna says council officials have been out to inspect the damage today and fenced off the area, on Woodlands View in Belfield.
But because it's on her land she says she could be responsible for the repairs.
She added: "The council say there may be ways they can help, but the lady who came out today told us it could £100,000.
"How can a normal working person pay for that?
"It's getting worse. The land around it is starting to sink. I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight.
"We are worried but what can we do? It's not something I can fix myself.
"I just hope it doesn't get any worse."
Greater Manchester was battered by hurricane force winds on Sunday as Storm Ciara left a trail of chaos in its wake.
Homes were evacuated due to flooding, there was widespread disruption on the roads and railways and Manchester City's home game against West Ham was postponed due to the weather.
Gusts of up to 86mph were recorded at Manchester Airport on Sunday - thought to be among the strongest ever at that location.
The region suffered widespread flooding, with Bury bearing the brunt of the damage.
Mark Widdup, director of neighbourhoods at Rochdale council, said: "We have ensured that the highway at Woodlands View is safe and instructed our contractor to fence round the area to prevent access to the sinkhole, which is being checked daily.
"The sinkhole itself is on private land so the repair is the responsibility of the land owner, who has been given advice by council staff."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Manchester United fans send Memphis Depay message following injury post

Manchester United supporters have sent former forward Memphis Depay their best wishes for his recovery from a serious injury , and have also asked him to return to Old Trafford .
Following his departure from United in 2017 , Memphis has become a key player at Lyon - so much so that he was made captain of the club this season .
However , in just his third game with the armband , he ruptured a cruciate ligament which has ruled him out for the rest of the campaign and almost certainly this summer 's European Championship .
Before his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 goals , as well as picked up two assists , in 18 games in all competitions this season .
The Dutchman has been on the sidelines since mid-December and is clearly already longing for a return to the pitch , as he posted a photo on his social media accounts on Monday accompanied with the caption : `` I miss playing football . ''
United fans have rushed to send their messages of support to Memphis and told him they 'd love to him get another chance at the club .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below : Supporters also wished Memphis well on his Instagram post , as one fan said : `` And we miss your football as well .
Get well and comeback soon , '' and another echoed the sentiment by saying : `` You 'll back stronger than ever .
Get enough rest , and you 'll be ballin ' even better in the future . ''
While others tried to convince him to come back to Manchester , as one fan said : `` Come back to Manchester United , '' and another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Manchester United supporters have sent former forward Memphis Depay their best wishes for his recovery from a serious injury, and have also asked him to return to Old Trafford.
Following his departure from United in 2017, Memphis has become a key player at Lyon - so much so that he was made captain of the club this season.
However, in just his third game with the armband, he ruptured a cruciate ligament which has ruled him out for the rest of the campaign and almost certainly this summer's European Championship.
Before his injury, Memphis had scored an impressive 14 goals, as well as picked up two assists, in 18 games in all competitions this season.
The Dutchman has been on the sidelines since mid-December and is clearly already longing for a return to the pitch, as he posted a photo on his social media accounts on Monday accompanied with the caption: "I miss playing football."
United fans have rushed to send their messages of support to Memphis and told him they'd love to him get another chance at the club.
You can see a selection of their messages below:
Supporters also wished Memphis well on his Instagram post, as one fan said: "And we miss your football as well. Get well and comeback soon," and another echoed the sentiment by saying: "You'll back stronger than ever. Get enough rest, and you'll be ballin' even better in the future."
While others tried to convince him to come back to Manchester, as one fan said: "Come back to Manchester United," and another added: "Always a red!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Rio and Kate Ferdinand BBC documentary: How did they meet and when did they get married?

Rio Ferdinand and his wife Kate have laid there family life bare as they open up about becoming a step-family in a new documentary .
BBC One documentary Rio and Kate : Becoming A Step Family shows how the former TOWIE star became a stepmum to the former Manchester United footballers kids after the death of his first wife Rebecca Ellison .
Rebecca died in 2015 10 weeks after being diagnosed with breast cancer .
She was just 34 .
She was survived by Rio and the couple 's three children , Lorenz , 12 , Tate , 10 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programme , Rio discussed his fears that he would 'never be happy again ' following the death of his wife .
The footballer turned pundit spoke about how he was `` content '' on it being just him and his young children but then `` something happened '' .
Rio started dating Kate , 28 , in 2017 after meeting through mutual friends whilst both holidaying in Dubai in late 2016 .
The couple went public with their relationship in 2017 when Kate decided to quit her role on The Only Way is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as her reasons for her departure .
Over a year later , Rio and Kate announced they were engaged .
The 41-year-old popped the question with the help of his three kids back in November 2018 on a helipad at Abu Dhabi 's St Regis Hotel .
The couple married in a lavish three-day celebration in September 2019 in front of family and friends .
The cliff-top ceremony took place at the D Maris Bay hotel in Marmaris , Turkey , where Rio 's daughter Tia acted as Maid of Honour .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I genuinely feel like Kate was sent to us after what we have all been through , she came into our lives at the most perfect time . ''
And Kate said : `` It 's lovely being Mrs Ferdinand .
He 's my soulmate .
It 's been an emotional journey for sure , but it 's all worth it . ''

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Rio Ferdinand and his wife Kate have laid there family life bare as they open up about becoming a step-family in a new documentary.
BBC One documentary Rio and Kate: Becoming A Step Family shows how the former TOWIE star became a stepmum to the former Manchester United footballers kids after the death of his first wife Rebecca Ellison.
Rebecca died in 2015 10 weeks after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She was just 34.
She was survived by Rio and the couple's three children, Lorenz, 12, Tate, 10, and Tia, eight.
In the programme, Rio discussed his fears that he would 'never be happy again' following the death of his wife.
The footballer turned pundit spoke about how he was "content" on it being just him and his young children but then "something happened".
Rio started dating Kate, 28, in 2017 after meeting through mutual friends whilst both holidaying in Dubai in late 2016.
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The couple went public with their relationship in 2017 when Kate decided to quit her role on The Only Way is Essex, giving Rio and the family as her reasons for her departure.
Over a year later, Rio and Kate announced they were engaged.
The 41-year-old popped the question with the help of his three kids back in November 2018 on a helipad at Abu Dhabi's St Regis Hotel.
The couple married in a lavish three-day celebration in September 2019 in front of family and friends.
The cliff-top ceremony took place at the D Maris Bay hotel in Marmaris, Turkey, where Rio's daughter Tia acted as Maid of Honour.
Speaking after the romantic wedding, Rio said: "I genuinely feel like Kate was sent to us after what we have all been through, she came into our lives at the most perfect time."
And Kate said: "It's lovely being Mrs Ferdinand. He's my soulmate. It's been an emotional journey for sure, but it's all worth it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--"Where's the justice?" - Sophie Lancaster's mum Sylvia reacts after her daughter's killer has minimu

"Where's the justice?" - Sophie Lancaster's mum Sylvia reacts after her daughter's killer has minimum jail term cut

The mother of Sophie Lancaster says she believes there is `` no justice '' as one of her daughter 's killers had his minimum jail term cut .
Ryan Herbert , then 16 , was one of two men handed life sentences for murdering Sophie , 20 , who died of her injuries after being savagely beaten along with her boyfriend in a park in Lancashire in 2007 .
In a crime that shook the nation Sophie and boyfriend Rob Maltby were targeted by `` feral thugs '' because they were members of the goth subculture and `` looked and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 28 , of Bacup , also admitted assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Mr Maltby , and was handed a life sentence with a minimum of 16 years and three months - later reduced to 15-and-a-half years on appeal .
And today that sentence was reduced even further , to 14 and a half years by a High Court judge who said he was making `` exceptional progress '' in prison including in his education .
His decision now means that Herbert can apply for parole in February 2022 .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now a prominent hate crime campaigner and who runs a charity 's in her daughter 's name , has slammed the decision .
Sylvia said : `` I was told this morning '' she told the Manchester Evening News .
`` It 's been going on for about 18 months , so I was aware it was potentially in a pipeline .
`` But it was still a big shock .
`` I just think where 's the justice ?
`` It 's very sad this whole process seems to be about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perpretrator .
`` I am glad he 's doing well in prison and hopefully he 's changed .
`` But he was given a sentence and he should serve it in my opinion .
`` They say he 's been doing these courses , that 's good , but my daughter never got the chance to do hers .
`` It just does n't seem right he should have time deducted .
`` I just think it makes a mockery of justice . ''
Brendan Harris , who was found guilty of Miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Preston Crown Court in March 2008 and admitted the attack on Mr Maltby , was jailed for life with a minimum term of 18 years .
His tariff was reviewed by a judge in January but concluded he had not made enough progress to have his sentence reduced .
Mr Justice William Davis today said of Herbert at Monday 's hearing `` the way in which he is described by the senior staff at ( HMP Warren Hill ) goes significantly beyond what would be expected of any inmate making good progress .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ just feels like it 's never ending .
`` If they are quietly locked away in prison you kind of deal with that because they are doing whatever they are doing .
`` But this brings it all back .
I do n't really want to know if truth be told .
But it definitely does n't feel right .
`` In my eyes it is life for a life .
A life sentence if you have taken a life and at the end of the day he has taken a life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was old enough to know what he was doing and he should serve the consequences for it .
`` The original judge did all he could , gave them as much as he could , and we were very grateful for that now it feels like other people , who have no idea , are chipping away at it . ''
Herbert and Harris , both 15 at the time , were members of a group including four other teenage boys who 'savagely and mercilessly attacked ' Mr Maltby in Stubbylee Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of August 11 , 2007 .
Gap-year student Miss Lancaster ran to help her boyfriend and pleaded with them to stop but Herbert and Harris turned on her and also viciously attacked her kicking and stamping on her until she lost consciousness .
She died in hospital a fortnight later .
Mr Maltby survived but was badly injured .
In the aftermath of her death Sylvia founded the Sophie Lancaster Foundation to `` focus on creating respect for and understanding of subcultures in our communities . ''
In 2013 Greater Manchester became the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record attacks on members of subcultures such as goths and emos , as hate crimes .

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The mother of Sophie Lancaster says she believes there is "no justice" as one of her daughter's killers had his minimum jail term cut.
Ryan Herbert, then 16, was one of two men handed life sentences for murdering Sophie, 20, who died of her injuries after being savagely beaten along with her boyfriend in a park in Lancashire in 2007.
In a crime that shook the nation Sophie and boyfriend Rob Maltby were targeted by "feral thugs" because they were members of the goth subculture and "looked and dressed differently."
Herbert, now 28, of Bacup, also admitted assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Mr Maltby, and was handed a life sentence with a minimum of 16 years and three months - later reduced to 15-and-a-half years on appeal.
And today that sentence was reduced even further, to 14 and a half years by a High Court judge who said he was making "exceptional progress" in prison including in his education.
His decision now means that Herbert can apply for parole in February 2022.
And Sophie's mother Sylvia Lancaster OBE, now a prominent hate crime campaigner and who runs a charity's in her daughter's name, has slammed the decision.
Sylvia said: "I was told this morning" she told the Manchester Evening News.
"It's been going on for about 18 months, so I was aware it was potentially in a pipeline.
"But it was still a big shock.
"I just think where's the justice?
"It's very sad this whole process seems to be about the victims. It's all about the perpretrator.
(Image: PA)
"I am glad he's doing well in prison and hopefully he's changed.
"But he was given a sentence and he should serve it in my opinion.
"They say he's been doing these courses, that's good, but my daughter never got the chance to do hers.
"It just doesn't seem right he should have time deducted.
"I just think it makes a mockery of justice."
Brendan Harris, who was found guilty of Miss Lancaster's murder after a trial at Preston Crown Court in March 2008 and admitted the attack on Mr Maltby, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 18 years.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
His tariff was reviewed by a judge in January but concluded he had not made enough progress to have his sentence reduced.
Mr Justice William Davis today said of Herbert at Monday's hearing "the way in which he is described by the senior staff at (HMP Warren Hill) goes significantly beyond what would be expected of any inmate making good progress."
However Sylvia said: "It just feels like it's never ending.
"If they are quietly locked away in prison you kind of deal with that because they are doing whatever they are doing.
"But this brings it all back. I don't really want to know if truth be told. But it definitely doesn't feel right.
(Image: The People)
"In my eyes it is life for a life. A life sentence if you have taken a life and at the end of the day he has taken a life.
"He may have been 16 but he was old enough to know what he was doing and he should serve the consequences for it.
"The original judge did all he could, gave them as much as he could, and we were very grateful for that now it feels like other people, who have no idea, are chipping away at it."
Herbert and Harris, both 15 at the time, were members of a group including four other teenage boys who 'savagely and mercilessly attacked' Mr Maltby in Stubbylee Park, Bacup, during the early hours of August 11, 2007.
Gap-year student Miss Lancaster ran to help her boyfriend and pleaded with them to stop but Herbert and Harris turned on her and also viciously attacked her kicking and stamping on her until she lost consciousness.
She died in hospital a fortnight later. Mr Maltby survived but was badly injured.
In the aftermath of her death Sylvia founded the Sophie Lancaster Foundation to "focus on creating respect for and understanding of subcultures in our communities."
In 2013 Greater Manchester became the first police force in the country to record attacks on members of subcultures such as goths and emos, as hate crimes.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Salman Abedi visited convicted terrorist in prison four months before Manchester Arena bombing, tria

Salman Abedi visited convicted terrorist in prison four months before Manchester Arena bombing, trial hears

Manchester Arena suicide bomber Salman Abedi visited a convicted terrorist in prison four months before he carried out the attack , his brother 's murder trial heard .
Abedi , from Fallowfield , visited Abdalraouf Abdallah at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool in January 2017 a year into his nine-and-a-half year sentence for terror crimes , a jury at the Old Bailey heard .
Abdallah , from Manchester , went to Libya to fight the Gaddafi regime but was left paraplegic after being shot in the back and was later locked up for helping fighters join Islamic State in Syria , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after he visited the convicted terrorist , Salman Abedi killed himself and 22 people , and injured hundreds more , when he detonated a bomb in his backpack as concert-goers were leaving an Ariana Grande gig at the Manchester Arena on May 22 , 2017 .
His brother Hashem Abedi , 22 , is standing trial at the Old Bailey in London where he denies 22 counts of murder , one charge of attempted murder concerning those who were hurt but survived and a charge that he conspired with Salman Abedi to cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the trial , the jurors were read an 'agreed fact ' about Salman Abedi 's prison visit .
He was said to have booked to visit Abdalraouf Abdallah at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool on January 17 , 2017 , but actually saw the inmate at the jail the following day .
The jurors were told Abdalraouf Abdallah lived In Manchester and travelled to Libya in 2011 and had suffered a gunshot wound to his back whilst taking part in 'fighting against the Gaddafi regime during the Libyan Revolution ' .
It left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the court was told .
He was convicted of a terror offence in May 2016 , namely that he assisted others to commit acts of terrorism by sending £2,000 to his brother , the court heard .
Abdalraouf Abdallah 'organised the terrorist activities of a group in Manchester ' by assisting two men to try to enter Syria via Turkey , where the plan was for them to join his brother Mohammad Abdallah to 'engage in fighting ' , the jurors were told .
One of the men he assisted was said to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the obtaining of weapons was discussed , according to the 'agreed fact ' .
Abdalraouf Abdallah was handed an extended sentence of nine-and-a-half years including a five-a-half-year custodial term and was detained at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool from December 6 , 2016 .
The court was told that a man called Elyas Elmehdi and Salman Abedi booked a 'social visit ' to Abdalraouf Abdallah at the prison on 17 January2017 but they did not attend .
On the following day , January 18 , 2017 , Ayoub Sadigh , Elyas Elmehdi and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 7.10pm , the jurors were told .
Salman Abedui also booked to visit the inmate on March 6 with two other men , Al Zoubare Mohammed and Hamza Azouz , but while the two men did attend Salman did not on that occasion , the court heard .
Later , the jurors heard evidence from Hashem Abedi 's cousin Alharth Forjani , 22 , from Fallowfield .
Just 19 at the time , he said he recalled Hashem Abedi visited him at his home to ask him to purchase one litre of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazon account while Salman Abedi waited in the car outside .
The prosecution say Hashem and Salman Abedi sourced huge quantities of sulphuric acid and hydrogen peroxide to make a deadly explosive called TATP which was used in the Arena bomb .
Mr Forjani said Hashem Abedi had asked him to buy 'acid for his car ' and he agreed because he 'trusted ' his cousin .
The court heard the package of sulphuric acid was delivered by DHL a week later to the Forjani house on January 24 , 2017 .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the witness said it was only later when he searched sulphuric acid on the internet that he realised 'it can be used for explosives ' .
Under cross-examination by Stephen Kamlish QC , defending Hashem Abedi , Mr Forjani agreed with the barrister 's suggestion he had never heard the defendant say anything which 'supported extremism ' .
Mr Penny , re-examining the witness for the Crown , pressed Mr Forjani on what he thought his cousin believed in .
He admitted he had a 'bad feeling ' that his cousin wanted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think he believes in it , '' said Mr Forjani when the QC pressed further .
The prosecutor asked him what it was he thought his cousin believed in and the witness replied : `` Terrorism . ''

Manchester Arena suicide bomber Salman Abedi visited a convicted terrorist in prison four months before he carried out the attack, his brother's murder trial heard.
Abedi, from Fallowfield, visited Abdalraouf Abdallah at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool in January 2017 a year into his nine-and-a-half year sentence for terror crimes, a jury at the Old Bailey heard.
Abdallah, from Manchester, went to Libya to fight the Gaddafi regime but was left paraplegic after being shot in the back and was later locked up for helping fighters join Islamic State in Syria, the court heard.
Some four months after he visited the convicted terrorist, Salman Abedi killed himself and 22 people, and injured hundreds more, when he detonated a bomb in his backpack as concert-goers were leaving an Ariana Grande gig at the Manchester Arena on May 22, 2017.
His brother Hashem Abedi, 22, is standing trial at the Old Bailey in London where he denies 22 counts of murder, one charge of attempted murder concerning those who were hurt but survived and a charge that he conspired with Salman Abedi to cause an explosion.
On the fifth day of the trial, the jurors were read an 'agreed fact' about Salman Abedi's prison visit.
He was said to have booked to visit Abdalraouf Abdallah at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool on January 17, 2017, but actually saw the inmate at the jail the following day.
(Image: PA)
The jurors were told Abdalraouf Abdallah lived In Manchester and travelled to Libya in 2011 and had suffered a gunshot wound to his back whilst taking part in 'fighting against the Gaddafi regime during the Libyan Revolution'.
It left him paraplegic and in a wheelchair, the court was told.
He was convicted of a terror offence in May 2016, namely that he assisted others to commit acts of terrorism by sending £2,000 to his brother, the court heard.
Abdalraouf Abdallah 'organised the terrorist activities of a group in Manchester' by assisting two men to try to enter Syria via Turkey, where the plan was for them to join his brother Mohammad Abdallah to 'engage in fighting', the jurors were told.
One of the men he assisted was said to have become an 'Islamic State fighter' and the obtaining of weapons was discussed, according to the 'agreed fact'.
Abdalraouf Abdallah was handed an extended sentence of nine-and-a-half years including a five-a-half-year custodial term and was detained at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool from December 6, 2016.
(Image: Elizabeth Cook/PA Wire)
The court was told that a man called Elyas Elmehdi and Salman Abedi booked a 'social visit' to Abdalraouf Abdallah at the prison on 17 January2017 but they did not attend.
On the following day, January 18, 2017, Ayoub Sadigh, Elyas Elmehdi and Salman Abedi visited Abdalraouf Abdallah between 5.59pm and 7.10pm, the jurors were told.
Salman Abedui also booked to visit the inmate on March 6 with two other men, Al Zoubare Mohammed and Hamza Azouz, but while the two men did attend Salman did not on that occasion, the court heard.
Later, the jurors heard evidence from Hashem Abedi's cousin Alharth Forjani, 22, from Fallowfield.
Just 19 at the time, he said he recalled Hashem Abedi visited him at his home to ask him to purchase one litre of sulphuric acid via his own iPhone and Amazon account while Salman Abedi waited in the car outside.
The prosecution say Hashem and Salman Abedi sourced huge quantities of sulphuric acid and hydrogen peroxide to make a deadly explosive called TATP which was used in the Arena bomb.
Mr Forjani said Hashem Abedi had asked him to buy 'acid for his car' and he agreed because he 'trusted' his cousin.
The court heard the package of sulphuric acid was delivered by DHL a week later to the Forjani house on January 24, 2017.
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When questioned by prosecutor Duncan Penny QC, the witness said it was only later when he searched sulphuric acid on the internet that he realised 'it can be used for explosives'.
Under cross-examination by Stephen Kamlish QC, defending Hashem Abedi, Mr Forjani agreed with the barrister's suggestion he had never heard the defendant say anything which 'supported extremism'.
Mr Penny, re-examining the witness for the Crown, pressed Mr Forjani on what he thought his cousin believed in. He admitted he had a 'bad feeling' that his cousin wanted the acid to make explosives.
"I think he believes in it," said Mr Forjani when the QC pressed further.
The prosecutor asked him what it was he thought his cousin believed in and the witness replied: "Terrorism."
Proceeding.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Manchester United and Man City to compete for Serie A defender and more transfer rumours

Manchester United and Man City are to battle for promising Hellas Verona defender Marash Kumbulla , according to reports .
Both Manchester clubs have had their problems at the back this season and have been tipped to strengthen in summer , with the likes of Kalidou Koulibaly and Caglar Soyuncu being touted .
According to Corriere dello Sport , via SportWitness , City and United have now become interested in Kumubulla - who is helping Verona to a brilliant season .
Hellas have n't lost in the last eight games since the 20-year-old returned from injury and he played a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Juventus on Saturday , lifting them to sixth in the table .
However , Inter , Bayern Munich and Everton are also said to be interested and it 's reported that if Kumbulla continues to play like he is then his price is sure to rise .
City see centre-back as a priority position in the summer after deciding against adding one in the January transfer window , despite their problems with injuries to Aymeric Laporte , John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi .
United , meanwhile , do not see the centre of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Harry Maguire last summer .
Elsewhere , Erling Braut Haaland is reportedly under consideration as a possible long-term replacement for Sergio Aguero at City .
It is claimed by 90min.com that City are putting plans in place for life without Aguero and Haaland , whose father Alf-Inge played for the Blues , is on their radar .
Haaland has scored eight goals in five appearances for Borussia Dortmund in 2020 after joining the German club from RB Salzburg .
United had opted against signing the Norwegian after they refused to agree to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sales .
Finally , United reportedly sent scouts to watch Fenerbahce forward Vedat Muriqi in action at the weekend .
Turkish-Football claim that United , Burnley and Lazio were all present at the 1-1 draw between Fenerbahce and Alanyaspor , amid an interest in the £30million rated Muriqi .

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Manchester United and Man City are to battle for promising Hellas Verona defender Marash Kumbulla, according to reports.
Both Manchester clubs have had their problems at the back this season and have been tipped to strengthen in summer, with the likes of Kalidou Koulibaly and Caglar Soyuncu being touted.
According to Corriere dello Sport, via SportWitness, City and United have now become interested in Kumubulla - who is helping Verona to a brilliant season.
Hellas haven't lost in the last eight games since the 20-year-old returned from injury and he played a major part in helping the team defeat Juventus on Saturday, lifting them to sixth in the table.
However, Inter, Bayern Munich and Everton are also said to be interested and it's reported that if Kumbulla continues to play like he is then his price is sure to rise.
City see centre-back as a priority position in the summer after deciding against adding one in the January transfer window, despite their problems with injuries to Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi.
United, meanwhile, do not see the centre of defence as a priority following the addition of Harry Maguire last summer.
Elsewhere, Erling Braut Haaland is reportedly under consideration as a possible long-term replacement for Sergio Aguero at City.
It is claimed by 90min.com that City are putting plans in place for life without Aguero and Haaland, whose father Alf-Inge played for the Blues, is on their radar.
Haaland has scored eight goals in five appearances for Borussia Dortmund in 2020 after joining the German club from RB Salzburg. United had opted against signing the Norwegian after they refused to agree to a buyout clause and percentage of future sales.
Finally, United reportedly sent scouts to watch Fenerbahce forward Vedat Muriqi in action at the weekend.
Turkish-Football claim that United, Burnley and Lazio were all present at the 1-1 draw between Fenerbahce and Alanyaspor, amid an interest in the £30million rated Muriqi.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Nanny McPhee star Raphaël Coleman dies aged 25

Nanny McPhee star Raphaël Coleman has died suddenly at age of the 25 , his family have confirmed .
The actor 's stepdad Carsten Jensen posted on Facebook to say Raphaël had passed away on Friday after he collapsed , the Mirror Online Reports .
Mr Jensen said his stepson had no `` prior health problems . ''
Raphaël starred in the 2005 film Nanny McPhee as Eric Brown and also played roles in The Fourth Kind , Edward 's Turmoil and It 's Alive .
His mum Liz Jensen tweeted about the tragedy on Friday , saying he died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The star had been an activist with Extinction Rebellion in the final years of his life .
`` He died doing what he loved , working for the noblest cause of all .
His family could not be prouder .
`` Let ’ s celebrate all he achieved in his short life and cherish his legacy . ''
Mr Jensen , who is married to Raphaël 's mother Liz , said Raphaël wanted to be a scientist .
He wrote : `` I will never forget you , we say in a farewell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's your own child , it 's your genes , your whole body , something greater than the word I who forever refuse to accept the judgment of death .
`` Raph was n't my child , even though I was close to him .
But I can feel it myself .
I see it in his mother 's eyes , and I hear it in her voice , the irreversible loss of the most precious thing in life . ''
Mr Jenson said Raphaël ran the Extinction Rebellion 's social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again '' at protests .
Liz also posted another tribute to her son on Saturday .
She tweeted : `` RIP Iggy Fox , aka Raphael Coleman .
He knew that we are all already in Heaven , right here on Earth . ''

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Nanny McPhee star Raphaël Coleman has died suddenly at age of the 25, his family have confirmed.
The actor's stepdad Carsten Jensen posted on Facebook to say Raphaël had passed away on Friday after he collapsed, the Mirror Online Reports.
Mr Jensen said his stepson had no "prior health problems."
Raphaël starred in the 2005 film Nanny McPhee as Eric Brown and also played roles in The Fourth Kind, Edward's Turmoil and It's Alive.
His mum Liz Jensen tweeted about the tragedy on Friday, saying he died "doing what he loved."
(Image: Liz Jensen)
The star had been an activist with Extinction Rebellion in the final years of his life.
Mrs Jensen wrote: "Rest in peace my beloved son Raphael Coleman, aka Iggy Fox.
"He died doing what he loved, working for the noblest cause of all. His family could not be prouder.
"Let’s celebrate all he achieved in his short life and cherish his legacy."
(Image: Universal Pictures)
Mr Jensen, who is married to Raphaël's mother Liz, said Raphaël wanted to be a scientist.
He wrote: "I will never forget you, we say in a farewell greeting to the dead. But when it's your own child, it's your genes, your whole body, something greater than the word I who forever refuse to accept the judgment of death.
"Raph wasn't my child, even though I was close to him. But I can feel it myself. I see it in his mother's eyes, and I hear it in her voice, the irreversible loss of the most precious thing in life."
(Image: Mirror)
Mr Jenson said Raphaël ran the Extinction Rebellion's social media accounts and was arrested "again and again" at protests.
Liz also posted another tribute to her son on Saturday.
She tweeted: "RIP Iggy Fox, aka Raphael Coleman. He knew that we are all already in Heaven, right here on Earth."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--A GP practice has texted its patients urging them not to attend the surgery if they fear they've con

A GP practice has texted its patients urging them not to attend the surgery if they fear they 've contracted coronavirus .
West Timperley Medical Centre in Trafford has taken the extra step of contacting patients directly to pass on NHS advice on the illness .
The text urges patients who have recently visited China , or several other named Asian countries , and are displaying symptoms of the virus not to book an appointment .
Instead they are advised to contact the NHS helpline 111 .
No-one was available to comment when the Manchester Evening News contacted the centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has n't received any patients who feared they had coronavirus .
Bosses decided to take the extra step of contacting patients directly as a precautionary measure to ensure that national advice on the virus was passed on .
On Monday afternoon the BBC reported that a GP practice in Brighton had been temporarily closed after a staff member tested positive for the virus .
The government has declared coronavirus a 'serious and imminent threat to public health ' .
Earlier today , it was confirmed that the total number of coronavirus cases in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following a further four confirmed cases .
Five British nationals have also tested positive in France .
Chief medical officer for England , Professor Chris Whitty , said the four people infected are all understood to be contacts of a businessman who was diagnosed in Brighton last week and who contracted the virus at a conference in Singapore .
On his way back to the UK , he visited a chalet in a ski region of France , where five other Britons were subsequently taken ill with the virus .
Prof Whitty said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have tested positive for novel coronavirus , bringing the total number of cases in the UK to eight .
`` The new cases are all known contacts of a previously confirmed UK case , and the virus was passed on in France .
`` Experts at Public Health England continue to work hard tracing patient contacts from the UK cases .
`` They successfully identified these individuals and ensured the appropriate support was provided .
`` Four more patients in England have tested positive for coronavirus , bringing the total number of cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Across the UK , a total of 1,114 people have been tested for coronavirus .
Worldwide the number of cases now stands at more than 40,000 with the death toll at 910 .

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A GP practice has texted its patients urging them not to attend the surgery if they fear they've contracted coronavirus.
West Timperley Medical Centre in Trafford has taken the extra step of contacting patients directly to pass on NHS advice on the illness.
The text urges patients who have recently visited China, or several other named Asian countries, and are displaying symptoms of the virus not to book an appointment.
Instead they are advised to contact the NHS helpline 111.
No-one was available to comment when the Manchester Evening News contacted the centre.
(Image: AP)
But it's understood the surgery hasn't received any patients who feared they had coronavirus.
Bosses decided to take the extra step of contacting patients directly as a precautionary measure to ensure that national advice on the virus was passed on.
On Monday afternoon the BBC reported that a GP practice in Brighton had been temporarily closed after a staff member tested positive for the virus.
The government has declared coronavirus a 'serious and imminent threat to public health'.
Earlier today, it was confirmed that the total number of coronavirus cases in the UK now stands at eight, following a further four confirmed cases.
Five British nationals have also tested positive in France.
Chief medical officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, said the four people infected are all understood to be contacts of a businessman who was diagnosed in Brighton last week and who contracted the virus at a conference in Singapore.
On his way back to the UK, he visited a chalet in a ski region of France, where five other Britons were subsequently taken ill with the virus.
Prof Whitty said: "Four further patients in England have tested positive for novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to eight.
"The new cases are all known contacts of a previously confirmed UK case, and the virus was passed on in France.
"Experts at Public Health England continue to work hard tracing patient contacts from the UK cases.
"They successfully identified these individuals and ensured the appropriate support was provided.
"Four more patients in England have tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to eight."
Across the UK, a total of 1,114 people have been tested for coronavirus.
Worldwide the number of cases now stands at more than 40,000 with the death toll at 910.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--Salford Mayor Paul Dennett calls for extra police resources after 23rd shooting in just 13 months

City Mayor Paul Dennett has called for extra resources to tackle the gunmen who are tarnishing Salford 's reputation .
He spoke out after the 23rd shooting in 13 months .
A family home was peppered with at least eight shots in an attack in Seedley .
Some of the family were in when the gunman opened fire at 11.20pm on the property in Emaline Grange on Sunday .
It came as gangland tensions in the city remain high after a series of tit-for-tat attacks .
There has been a spate of linked shootings since last summer .
Mr Dennett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is shocking what is going on in the city at the moment .
We desperately need to tackle what has been going on for many years and crackdown on the criminals in the city .
It is scandalous what is going on .
`` It is really saddening and frustrating .
We are doing amazing things in Salford ... the economy is growing , we are bringing jobs into the city , we are trying to work with communities .
`` Yet there is this criminal fraternity in the city that stifle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make .
It is deeply , deeply frustrating .
I am in this job to help everyone in the city with great opportunities .
It is sad to see this happening , and it has been going on for a long time .
`` For me , it has to be adequately resourced .
That 's the way we move forward .
`` Lets be clear , the police are doing the best job that they possibly can but have significantly limited rescources .
`` In the last 12 months police investigating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 203 arrests and have recovered 13 firearms , cash and drugs .
`` They are doing their best , but since 2010 we lost just over 2,000 police officers in Greater Manchester .
Millions of pounds has been taken out of GMP 's budget .
What government want to do is keep hiking it onto local precepts to pay for services .
`` It 's a regressive form of taxation .
There is a lot of rhetoric at national level about the importance of policing for communities .
I would like us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much more neighbourhood policing prescence .
`` Visible deterrents on out streets and in our communities , with police officers who are part of our communities , that 's where I want to go with policing - but all of that requires funding .
`` Crime is complex , and if we are serious about crime we have to tackle some of the courses for crime .
Providing hope and opportunity for young people , and providing youth services is absolutely critical .
`` Giving young people that alternative pathway in life is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statutory services , so local authorities up and down the country are not legally obliged to provide them .
`` After years of austerity - Salford has lost £211m in ten years - inevitably there is n't much provision now for our young people .
`` We are scrabbling together money to continue the level of youth services we have in Salford . ''
Salford council 's finance boss , Coun Bill Hinds said : `` Boris Johnson has already asked his heads of government departments to come up with a five per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If he is serious about that we want to see more money coming into this city to tackle crime .
`` There is a correlation between crime and young people not having the resources to stop them getting into crime . ''
In the latest shooting four bullets pierced a downstairs window .
One Langton Street resident said he heard eight gunshots .
The man , who asked not to be named , said : “ At first my wife thought it was fireworks and I said ‘ it ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I heard about eight shots in total .
I couldn ’ t tell you what sort of gun it sounded like but it was loud.
“ I didn ’ t hear any cars either.I don ’ t know whether they fled on foot .
`` Either way , it ’ s not good on your doorstep.
” Police believe the attack was targeted but it is not thought to be directly linked to an on-going feud between two organised crime groups - The A Team and their rivals , The Antis .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ all in bed and I heard these bangs .
`` They were very , very loud .
I knew they were gunshots straight away .
`` Apart from that I don ’ t know what happened.
” As reported in the MEN last month sawn offs , semi-automatic handguns , grenades and a sub machine gun are among 13 weapons police have recovered in a massive Salford crime crack-down .
Homes across the city have been raided as more than 200 people were arrested for crimes ranging from sex offences to illegal gambling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of which could lead to charges .
It is all part of a bid to dismantle and disrupt Salford 's warring gangs .
Class A and B drugs with a street value of £3m and cannabis plants worth up to £900,000 have been seized in the last year and £236,000 from criminals .
Long-running feuds between Salford crime gangs have erupted in a series of what police call `` tit-for-tat '' shootings and violent attacks .
Worryingly , the unwritten code of women , children , and innocent family members being immune from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has launched Operation Naseby to investigate the Salford shootings and to disrupt gangs to prevent further attacks .
In addition to Naseby Operation Gulf is still on going in Salford to disrupt organised crime by taking enforcement action against businesses suspected of being a front for money laundering

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City Mayor Paul Dennett has called for extra resources to tackle the gunmen who are tarnishing Salford's reputation.
He spoke out after the 23rd shooting in 13 months.
A family home was peppered with at least eight shots in an attack in Seedley.
Some of the family were in when the gunman opened fire at 11.20pm on the property in Emaline Grange on Sunday.
It came as gangland tensions in the city remain high after a series of tit-for-tat attacks.
There has been a spate of linked shootings since last summer.
Mr Dennett told the Manchester Evening News: "It is shocking what is going on in the city at the moment. We desperately need to tackle what has been going on for many years and crackdown on the criminals in the city. It is scandalous what is going on.
"It is really saddening and frustrating. We are doing amazing things in Salford...the economy is growing, we are bringing jobs into the city, we are trying to work with communities.
(Image: Daily Mirror)
"Yet there is this criminal fraternity in the city that stifle the great progress that we are trying to make. It is deeply, deeply frustrating. I am in this job to help everyone in the city with great opportunities. It is sad to see this happening, and it has been going on for a long time.
"For me, it has to be adequately resourced. That's the way we move forward.
"Lets be clear, the police are doing the best job that they possibly can but have significantly limited rescources.
"In the last 12 months police investigating organised crime in the city have made 203 arrests and have recovered 13 firearms, cash and drugs.
"They are doing their best, but since 2010 we lost just over 2,000 police officers in Greater Manchester. Millions of pounds has been taken out of GMP's budget. What government want to do is keep hiking it onto local precepts to pay for services.
"It's a regressive form of taxation. There is a lot of rhetoric at national level about the importance of policing for communities. I would like us to get back to where we have a much more neighbourhood policing prescence.
"Visible deterrents on out streets and in our communities, with police officers who are part of our communities, that's where I want to go with policing - but all of that requires funding.
"Crime is complex, and if we are serious about crime we have to tackle some of the courses for crime. Providing hope and opportunity for young people, and providing youth services is absolutely critical.
"Giving young people that alternative pathway in life is essential. But youth services are non statutory services , so local authorities up and down the country are not legally obliged to provide them.
"After years of austerity - Salford has lost £211m in ten years - inevitably there isn't much provision now for our young people.
"We are scrabbling together money to continue the level of youth services we have in Salford."
Salford council's finance boss, Coun Bill Hinds said: "Boris Johnson has already asked his heads of government departments to come up with a five per cent cut - except health and crime. If he is serious about that we want to see more money coming into this city to tackle crime.
"There is a correlation between crime and young people not having the resources to stop them getting into crime."
In the latest shooting four bullets pierced a downstairs window.
One Langton Street resident said he heard eight gunshots. The man, who asked not to be named, said: “At first my wife thought it was fireworks and I said ‘it’s not, that’s gunfire'. "I heard about eight shots in total. I couldn’t tell you what sort of gun it sounded like but it was loud.“I didn’t hear any cars either.I don’t know whether they fled on foot. "Either way, it’s not good on your doorstep.”
Police believe the attack was targeted but it is not thought to be directly linked to an on-going feud between two organised crime groups - The A Team and their rivals, The Antis.
Another neighbour added: “We were all in bed and I heard these bangs. "They were very, very loud. I knew they were gunshots straight away. "Apart from that I don’t know what happened.”
As reported in the MEN last month sawn offs, semi-automatic handguns, grenades and a sub machine gun are among 13 weapons police have recovered in a massive Salford crime crack-down.
Homes across the city have been raided as more than 200 people were arrested for crimes ranging from sex offences to illegal gambling, neglect, and harassment - all of which could lead to charges.
It is all part of a bid to dismantle and disrupt Salford's warring gangs.
Class A and B drugs with a street value of £3m and cannabis plants worth up to £900,000 have been seized in the last year and £236,000 from criminals.
Long-running feuds between Salford crime gangs have erupted in a series of what police call "tit-for-tat" shootings and violent attacks.
Worryingly, the unwritten code of women, children, and innocent family members being immune from the violence no longer applies.
GMP has launched Operation Naseby to investigate the Salford shootings and to disrupt gangs to prevent further attacks.
In addition to Naseby Operation Gulf is still on going in Salford to disrupt organised crime by taking enforcement action against businesses suspected of being a front for money laundering


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-10--'How can we live here like this?': Inside the flooded homes wrecked by Storm Ciara as devastated res

'How can we live here like this?': Inside the flooded homes wrecked by Storm Ciara as devastated residents start clean-up

Little pools of dirty brown water cover the tiled floor of Charlie and Nikki Whittaker 's home .
A scent of dirt and sewage lingers in the air as the couple stare around their cold , dark living room .
Their cottage was one of several in the Redvales area of Bury that were flooded when the River Irwell burst its banks on Sunday .
The overflowing river hurtled down Warth Road and onto adjoining streets , taking no prisoners .
Dozens of residents were evacuated as water swirled down roads and slid through doors following hours of heavy rainfall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swept away , furniture and flooring left submerged as the floodwater rose several feet in places .
The situation became so bad that some residents were left trapped inside their homes and had to be rescued by firefighters .
Others told of how they were forced to break down neighbours ' fences to escape the incoming tide .
The water only began its welcome retreat when the rain stopped on Sunday afternoon .
But for many , the damage was already done .
Charlie and Nikki 's home has already been through this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of properties left under several feet of water when the Boxing Day floods hit Redvales in 2015 .
Then , insurers refused to pay out and they have only recently been able to replace the damaged kitchen and flooring .
Now they must start all over again after firefighters rescued them from their flood-hit home on Sunday .
`` It was similar to Boxing Day in 2015 .
It started with a little trickle and then it got bigger and bigger , '' Charlie said .
`` The water just kept rising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It was up to our knees . ''
Some properties in Warth Road and Redvales were luckier than Charlie and Nikki 's , the water cutting off centimetres from their door step .
But the couple and their neighbours , living around the corner in Openshaw Fold Road , were not so fortunate .
In total , 13 homes on the street flooded , the damage so bad their owners were forced to seek hotels or relatives ' sofas for the night .
As they all returned to the scene on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had their first glimpse of their ruined homes in the daylight .
In the couple 's home , tidemarks on the walls and units of their new kitchen show where the water reached during yesterday 's heavy downfall , the work of Storm Ciara .
`` It has all gone , '' said Nikki .
`` We have only just got round to making it nice again after last time and it is all ruined .
It 's devastating . ''
Since the floods of 2015 , Bury Council has invested £40 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flood barriers , including sheet pile walls and earth embankments , are being constructed along a stretch of the River Irwell to protect homes and businesses .
Some are already up , but work on a section west of Warth Road - where the river spilled over on Sunday - has been delayed because of concerns over a high pressure gas pipeline .
Residents in the affected areas were given a grant to buy floodgates to put outside their homes in the event of flooding .
Many used them yesterday , but say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely that the cost of repairing each home will stretch into the thousands .
Nikki says she has no idea where to start .
`` This is the second time this has happened to us , '' she said .
`` I just want to move away now . ''
Several doors down , Rachael Kennedy tried to keep the water out by barricading her front door .
As it began to pool outside her home , she packed a bag , grabbed her dog and drove to her parents ' house .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , but the water was so high she could not get down the street .
`` It happened so fast , '' she said .
`` Within half an hour it was already going through the doors .
`` I saw one guy wading through and it was up to his waist . ''
The water rose several feet , seeping into her oven , overturning her fridge and shifting her sofa across the living room .
`` Everything is a mess , '' she said .
`` There is mud everywhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It is going to be a nightmare to clean . ''
Ms Kennedy rents the home , and says she is now thinking about moving out .
`` I love this little cottage but I do n't think I 'll stay here , '' she explained .
`` I panic whenever it rains .
I put the flood gate up but it was hopeless . ''
Mum-of-two Diana Al-Najim was at work when she found out her home was about to flood .
She rushed back and along with her two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved as much furniture upstairs as possible .
Her sofa was still stacked on a kitchen table on Monday morning .
As she returned to see the damage , she broke down in tears .
`` I feel awful , '' Ms Al-Najim said .
`` The kids are still in shock at what has happened .
`` How can we live here like this ?
I get scared every time it rains .
`` I bought this house in 2018 and no one told me it flooded around here . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and plan to stay with a friend until the house is cleaned .
Read more of today 's top stories here Her son is preparing to sit exams at school , but had to take Monday off as he had no clothes to wear .
As the clean-up begins , dozens of people are , like Ms Al-Najim , left working out how to rebuild their lives .
Some wonder if there is any point .
The risk of finding themselves in the same position when the next storm hits is too high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community still recovering from the effects of 2015 , the heartbreak feels even more pronounced .
`` We have been driving around this morning and looking at other people thinking they are just going about their every day life and we have had our house wrecked . ''

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Little pools of dirty brown water cover the tiled floor of Charlie and Nikki Whittaker's home.
A scent of dirt and sewage lingers in the air as the couple stare around their cold, dark living room.
Their cottage was one of several in the Redvales area of Bury that were flooded when the River Irwell burst its banks on Sunday.
The overflowing river hurtled down Warth Road and onto adjoining streets, taking no prisoners.
Dozens of residents were evacuated as water swirled down roads and slid through doors following hours of heavy rainfall.
Wheelie bins and plant pots were swept away, furniture and flooring left submerged as the floodwater rose several feet in places.
The situation became so bad that some residents were left trapped inside their homes and had to be rescued by firefighters.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Others told of how they were forced to break down neighbours' fences to escape the incoming tide.
The water only began its welcome retreat when the rain stopped on Sunday afternoon.
But for many, the damage was already done.
Charlie and Nikki's home has already been through this devastation once before, one of the hundreds of properties left under several feet of water when the Boxing Day floods hit Redvales in 2015.
Then, insurers refused to pay out and they have only recently been able to replace the damaged kitchen and flooring.
Now they must start all over again after firefighters rescued them from their flood-hit home on Sunday.
"It was similar to Boxing Day in 2015. It started with a little trickle and then it got bigger and bigger," Charlie said.
"The water just kept rising and there was nothing we could do.
"It was up to our knees."
Some properties in Warth Road and Redvales were luckier than Charlie and Nikki's, the water cutting off centimetres from their door step.
But the couple and their neighbours, living around the corner in Openshaw Fold Road, were not so fortunate.
In total, 13 homes on the street flooded, the damage so bad their owners were forced to seek hotels or relatives' sofas for the night.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
As they all returned to the scene on Monday, the clean-up began and they had their first glimpse of their ruined homes in the daylight.
In the couple's home, tidemarks on the walls and units of their new kitchen show where the water reached during yesterday's heavy downfall, the work of Storm Ciara.
"It has all gone," said Nikki.
"We have only just got round to making it nice again after last time and it is all ruined. It's devastating."
Since the floods of 2015, Bury Council has invested £40 million in flood defences.
A series of flood barriers, including sheet pile walls and earth embankments, are being constructed along a stretch of the River Irwell to protect homes and businesses.
Some are already up, but work on a section west of Warth Road - where the river spilled over on Sunday - has been delayed because of concerns over a high pressure gas pipeline.
Residents in the affected areas were given a grant to buy floodgates to put outside their homes in the event of flooding.
Many used them yesterday, but say they made little difference.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
It is likely that the cost of repairing each home will stretch into the thousands.
Nikki says she has no idea where to start.
"This is the second time this has happened to us," she said. "I just want to move away now."
Several doors down, Rachael Kennedy tried to keep the water out by barricading her front door.
As it began to pool outside her home, she packed a bag, grabbed her dog and drove to her parents' house.
She tried to return later in the day, but the water was so high she could not get down the street.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
"It happened so fast," she said. "Within half an hour it was already going through the doors.
"I saw one guy wading through and it was up to his waist."
The water rose several feet, seeping into her oven, overturning her fridge and shifting her sofa across the living room.
"Everything is a mess," she said.
"There is mud everywhere and it stinks. I'm gutted.
"It is going to be a nightmare to clean."
Ms Kennedy rents the home, and says she is now thinking about moving out.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"I love this little cottage but I don't think I'll stay here," she explained.
"I panic whenever it rains. I put the flood gate up but it was hopeless."
Mum-of-two Diana Al-Najim was at work when she found out her home was about to flood.
She rushed back and along with her two children, aged 13 and 15, moved as much furniture upstairs as possible.
Her sofa was still stacked on a kitchen table on Monday morning.
As she returned to see the damage, she broke down in tears.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
"I feel awful," Ms Al-Najim said. "The kids are still in shock at what has happened.
"How can we live here like this? I get scared every time it rains.
"I bought this house in 2018 and no one told me it flooded around here."
The family spent Sunday night in a hotel and plan to stay with a friend until the house is cleaned.
Her son is preparing to sit exams at school, but had to take Monday off as he had no clothes to wear.
As the clean-up begins, dozens of people are, like Ms Al-Najim, left working out how to rebuild their lives.
Some wonder if there is any point. The risk of finding themselves in the same position when the next storm hits is too high, the fear ever-present.
In a community still recovering from the effects of 2015, the heartbreak feels even more pronounced.
"I feel empty and sick," Nicki said.
"We have been driving around this morning and looking at other people thinking they are just going about their every day life and we have had our house wrecked."