themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--Mancunians dazzled by string of lights in the skies above Greater Manchester

Bemused Mancunians took to social media to express astonishment this evening at a string of mysterious lights in the sky above the region .
While some Greater Manchester residents were concerned - one declaring that the lights in the sky were 'not right ' - others were fascinated by the objects .
But far from being alien crafts planning a low-orbit invasion ( have n't we got enough on our plate ? )
these were the latest batch of satellites launched by uber-boffin and entrepreneur Elon Musk 's company SpaceX .
Mr Musk 's company has been launching the satellites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting approval to launch 12,000 satellites the 'train ' of lights could become a relatively common sight in the skies above Britain .
Meanwhile many in the region were enjoying the free show .
Taylor emailed the M.E.N .
with his picture of the phenomenon writing : `` Sitting out in the garden tonight in Manchester city centre and just watched ‘ 31 planes ’ fly overheard at once .
Turns out it ’ s a ‘ Starlink ’ by SpaceX - Elon Musks ’ company in America . ''
And across Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shock and delight at what they 'd seen .
`` Just watched them with the kids ... amazing , '' wrote Carmen Speakman .
`` Counted around 42 of them one after the other '' , said Andy Flanagan .
While others declared the sight of the satellites in the skies as variously 'eerie ' and 'impressive ' .
The mission of the project - which continues to be developed - is to provide remote locations across the world with low-cast internet .
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has granted the company permission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the project - and this number could eventually be increased to 30,000 .
According to findastarlink.com , the Starlink satellites will be flying over the UK until April 24th .
You can enter your location to find the days and times they 'll be most visible in your area .
You can also track the satellites using the Starlink app .
The Starlink app automatically calculates when the SpaceX Starlink satellites are expected to be visible above your current location .
When you open the app click a satellite number from the list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reveal the visible times .
Results will display the start and end time of the sighting , the duration , directions for tracking , elevation co-ordinates and a visibility warning if the satellites will be hard to see .
There is also the option to set up 'remind me ' alerts so you do n't miss the chance to see Starlink .

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Bemused Mancunians took to social media to express astonishment this evening at a string of mysterious lights in the sky above the region.
While some Greater Manchester residents were concerned - one declaring that the lights in the sky were 'not right' - others were fascinated by the objects.
But far from being alien crafts planning a low-orbit invasion (haven't we got enough on our plate?) these were the latest batch of satellites launched by uber-boffin and entrepreneur Elon Musk's company SpaceX.
Mr Musk's company has been launching the satellites since last May and with the company getting approval to launch 12,000 satellites the 'train' of lights could become a relatively common sight in the skies above Britain.
(Image: PA/John Raoux)
Meanwhile many in the region were enjoying the free show.
Taylor emailed the M.E.N. with her picture of the phenomenon writing: "Sitting out in the garden tonight in Manchester city centre and just watched ‘31 planes’ fly overheard at once.
Turns out it’s a ‘Starlink’ by SpaceX - Elon Musks’ company in America."
And across Facebook residents of Greater Manchester were expressing their shock and delight at what they'd seen.
"Just watched them with the kids...amazing," wrote Carmen Speakman.
(Image: Taylor Campbell)
"Counted around 42 of them one after the other", said Andy Flanagan.
While others declared the sight of the satellites in the skies as variously 'eerie' and 'impressive'.
The mission of the project - which continues to be developed - is to provide remote locations across the world with low-cast internet.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has granted the company permission to fly 12,000 satellites as part of the project - and this number could eventually be increased to 30,000.
According to findastarlink.com, the Starlink satellites will be flying over the UK until April 24th.
You can enter your location to find the days and times they'll be most visible in your area.
(Image: PA)
You can also track the satellites using the Starlink app.
The Starlink app automatically calculates when the SpaceX Starlink satellites are expected to be visible above your current location.
When you open the app click a satellite number from the list provided and select your current location to reveal the visible times.
Results will display the start and end time of the sighting, the duration, directions for tracking, elevation co-ordinates and a visibility warning if the satellites will be hard to see.
There is also the option to set up 'remind me' alerts so you don't miss the chance to see Starlink.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--Christine McGuinness upset at not being able to get McDonald's for her kids

Reality TV star and model Christine McGuinness has opened up about her upset at not being able to get McDonald 's for her autistic children in lockdown .
The wife of Top Gear presenter Paddy McGuinness says McDonald 's is the one food all three of their children would eat as it 's 'safe ' to them .
Posting a photo of three McDonald 's Happy Meals from before the lockdown , she shared her concern with her followers on Instagram .
`` The one meal all three of my children would eat @ mcdonalds we miss you ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I never thought I would wish for fast food for my children but as I expected the changes have affected them and two of my children are barely eating , it ’ s been like this for over three weeks now . ''
Christine , 32 , explained that because of their developmental disorder , McDonald 's to them is a 'safe ' food .
`` This is not ‘ fussy eaters ’ this is down to struggling with change , massive change in their little lives , '' she wrote .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I ’ ve had so many messages about McDs !
`` If you know , you know.. McDs is a ‘ safe ’ food , it always looks the same , it tastes the same , the texture and smell is always the same.. and it ’ s beige and dry ! ''
Christine , who is a guest star on the ITVBe reality show Real Housewives of Cheshire , signed off by sending love to others in the same situation .
`` My daughter 's the same , '' said one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waffles have saved us , '' agreed another .
`` Beige , looks the same all the time .
Feel your pain though . ''
Christine , who has six-year-old twins Penelope and Leo and three-year-old daughter Felicity with Paddy , previously spoke of their difficulties in trying to get specific items to feed their children as shoppers across the UK were panic-buying amid the coronavirus crisis .
Corrie star Alan Halsall recently came up with a creative way of treating his daughter to a Happy Meal .
Six-year-old Sienna was missing her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ version for her .
He made a makeshift Happy Meal for Sienna with fries , dippers and a fruit drink with a toy - and it came complete with a mini bottle of ketchup in a box labelled 'McDaddy ' .
The doting dad also decorated the box of fries with Sienna 's name .
All McDonald 's restaurants in the UK and Ireland closed in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic .
The fast food chain had been running a takeaway only service following the outbreak .
But last month McDonald 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across Greater Manchester , announced all its restaurants in the UK and Ireland were closing completely .
In a statement McDonald 's said : `` We have taken the difficult decision to close all McDonald 's restaurants in the UK and Ireland by 7pm on Monday March 23 at the latest .
`` This is not a decision we are taking lightly but one with the well-being and safety of our employees in mind as well as in the best interests of our customers . ''

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Reality TV star and model Christine McGuinness has opened up about her upset at not being able to get McDonald's for her autistic children in lockdown.
The wife of Top Gear presenter Paddy McGuinness says McDonald's is the one food all three of their children would eat as it's 'safe' to them.
Posting a photo of three McDonald's Happy Meals from before the lockdown, she shared her concern with her followers on Instagram.
(Image: Christine McGuinness)
"The one meal all three of my children would eat @mcdonalds we miss you!" she told the fast food giant.
"I never thought I would wish for fast food for my children but as I expected the changes have affected them and two of my children are barely eating, it’s been like this for over three weeks now."
Christine, 32, explained that because of their developmental disorder, McDonald's to them is a 'safe' food.
"This is not ‘fussy eaters’ this is down to struggling with change, massive change in their little lives," she wrote.
"I know we are not alone, I’ve had so many messages about McDs!
"If you know, you know.. McDs is a ‘safe’ food, it always looks the same, it tastes the same, the texture and smell is always the same.. and it’s beige and dry!"
Christine, who is a guest star on the ITVBe reality show Real Housewives of Cheshire, signed off by sending love to others in the same situation.
"My daughter's the same," said one follower.
(Image: Christine McGuinness Instagram)
"Currently she's eating 'windows' (potato waffles)."
"Smiley faces and potato waffles have saved us," agreed another.
"Beige, looks the same all the time. Feel your pain though."
Christine, who has six-year-old twins Penelope and Leo and three-year-old daughter Felicity with Paddy, previously spoke of their difficulties in trying to get specific items to feed their children as shoppers across the UK were panic-buying amid the coronavirus crisis.
(Image: Christine McGuinness)
Corrie star Alan Halsall recently came up with a creative way of treating his daughter to a Happy Meal.
Six-year-old Sienna was missing her McDonald's so he made his own version for her.
He made a makeshift Happy Meal for Sienna with fries, dippers and a fruit drink with a toy - and it came complete with a mini bottle of ketchup in a box labelled 'McDaddy'.
The doting dad also decorated the box of fries with Sienna's name.
All McDonald's restaurants in the UK and Ireland closed in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fast food chain had been running a takeaway only service following the outbreak.
But last month McDonald's, which has at least 25 branches across Greater Manchester, announced all its restaurants in the UK and Ireland were closing completely.
In a statement McDonald's said: "We have taken the difficult decision to close all McDonald's restaurants in the UK and Ireland by 7pm on Monday March 23 at the latest.
"This is not a decision we are taking lightly but one with the well-being and safety of our employees in mind as well as in the best interests of our customers."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--Odion Ighalo picks two Man Utd players who have impressed him most

Odion Ighalo has picked out Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes as the two Manchester United players who have impressed him most since joining the club .
Ighalo was a January signing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side along with Fernandes , with both men hitting the ground running after their Old Trafford arrivals .
The man on loan at United from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua bagged four goals in only three starts before football was suspended due to COVID-19 .
Many of his appearances have been from the bench , often replacing striker Martial in the absence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ighalo has revealed why he 's been so impressed with the Frenchman .
“ Anthony , since I came , he ’ s been scoring goals and doing so well , fighting a lot .
He is a great player , he has great technique , ” Ighalo told United on an official video call .
“ He can do anything with the ball and he ’ s been doing fantastically well .
I just hope he keeps going and scoring more goals and we end the season very well .
“ Watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You only watch games every weekend and see how skilful he is .
But I train with this guy every day , you understand ?
Every blessed day I train with him , and it 's incredible what he does in training , do you understand ?
He does it so easy , you know ?
“ Sometimes in games it ’ s difficult to do it , sometimes you face a tougher opponent but this is someone who every day you see in training and say wow , he 's a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who has transformed Solskjaer 's side in just nine appearances after signing from Sporting Lisbon for an initial £47million fee .
“ He is intelligent , he has foresight , he has vision , ” Ighalo added on the Portuguese player .
“ He sees what he wants to do with the ball before it comes to him .
“ You can see the understanding between him and Martial , you can see the understanding between me and him , so he ’ s a very good player .
And he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He comes from a very different place to the Premier League .
When that guy has settled down , he ’ s going to take the Premier League by storm .
”

Odion Ighalo has picked out Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes as the two Manchester United players who have impressed him most since joining the club.
Ighalo was a January signing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side along with Fernandes, with both men hitting the ground running after their Old Trafford arrivals.
The man on loan at United from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua bagged four goals in only three starts before football was suspended due to COVID-19. Many of his appearances have been from the bench, often replacing striker Martial in the absence of Marcus Rashford due to injury.
And Ighalo has revealed why he's been so impressed with the Frenchman.
“Anthony, since I came, he’s been scoring goals and doing so well, fighting a lot. He is a great player, he has great technique,” Ighalo told United on an official video call.
“He can do anything with the ball and he’s been doing fantastically well. I just hope he keeps going and scoring more goals and we end the season very well.
“Watching it from outside it's different. You only watch games every weekend and see how skilful he is. But I train with this guy every day, you understand? Every blessed day I train with him, and it's incredible what he does in training, do you understand? He does it so easy, you know?
“Sometimes in games it’s difficult to do it, sometimes you face a tougher opponent but this is someone who every day you see in training and say wow, he's a good player.”
Ighalo also picked out Fernandes, who has transformed Solskjaer's side in just nine appearances after signing from Sporting Lisbon for an initial £47million fee.
“He is intelligent, he has foresight, he has vision,” Ighalo added on the Portuguese player. “He sees what he wants to do with the ball before it comes to him.
“You can see the understanding between him and Martial, you can see the understanding between me and him, so he’s a very good player. And he’s not even settled down yet!
“He comes from a very different place to the Premier League. When that guy has settled down, he’s going to take the Premier League by storm.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--A huge moor fire has broken out in the Pennines

Dozens of firefighters are battling a huge moorland blaze near Hebden Bridge .
The fire has broken out on the hills between Hebden Bridge and Burnley .
A huge plume of smoke can be seen for miles .
Strong winds mean the 200m-long blaze is spreading quickly , firefighters have said .
Crews from Greater Manchester and Lancashire are assisting firefighters from West Yorkshire .
In total 40 firefighters plus specialist moorfire teams are at the scene .
The fire broke out near Widdop Reservoir in West Yorkshire , around seven miles to the east of Burnley and 10 miles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group manager at Lancashire Fire and Rescure Service tweeted : `` Crews from @ LancashireFRS working closely with West Yorkshire FRS to manage significant wildfire that appears to have started from Widdop Reservoir and spread as a wind driven fire extremely quickly to moorland . ''
A statement on the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service website says : `` Moorland fire has now been increased to make pumps 8 plus several specialist wildfire appliances and crews .
`` Appliances from across West Yorkshire , Lancashire and GMC currently in attendance . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what has caused the blaze .
In recent weeks fire and rescue services across the UK have repeatedly warned about the dangers of moor fires heaping extra pressure on the emergency services during the coronavirus lockdown .
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said the number of 'nuisance fires ' dealt with in the region more than doubled in the first week of the coronavirus lockdown .
In the the seven days until March 29 , firefighters were called out to 183 outdoor 'nuisance fires ' - officially known as deliberate secondary fires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the 90 they dealt with the weeking beginning March 16 .
Among the incidents were bonfires started by groups of teenagers , this included camp fires and trees , grass and rubbish being deliberately set ablaze .

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Dozens of firefighters are battling a huge moorland blaze near Hebden Bridge.
The fire has broken out on the hills between Hebden Bridge and Burnley.
A huge plume of smoke can be seen for miles.
Strong winds mean the 200m-long blaze is spreading quickly, firefighters have said.
Crews from Greater Manchester and Lancashire are assisting firefighters from West Yorkshire.
In total 40 firefighters plus specialist moorfire teams are at the scene.
The fire broke out near Widdop Reservoir in West Yorkshire, around seven miles to the east of Burnley and 10 miles north of Hebden Bridge.
Shaun Walton group manager at Lancashire Fire and Rescure Service tweeted: "Crews from @LancashireFRS working closely with West Yorkshire FRS to manage significant wildfire that appears to have started from Widdop Reservoir and spread as a wind driven fire extremely quickly to moorland."
A statement on the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service website says: "Moorland fire has now been increased to make pumps 8 plus several specialist wildfire appliances and crews.
"Appliances from across West Yorkshire, Lancashire and GMC currently in attendance."
It's not known at this stage what has caused the blaze.
In recent weeks fire and rescue services across the UK have repeatedly warned about the dangers of moor fires heaping extra pressure on the emergency services during the coronavirus lockdown.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said the number of 'nuisance fires' dealt with in the region more than doubled in the first week of the coronavirus lockdown.
In the the seven days until March 29, firefighters were called out to 183 outdoor 'nuisance fires' - officially known as deliberate secondary fires.
That's more than double up from the 90 they dealt with the weeking beginning March 16.
Among the incidents were bonfires started by groups of teenagers, this included camp fires and trees, grass and rubbish being deliberately set ablaze.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--The latest stories of incredible recoveries from coronavirus

For every dark moment left in the wake of coronavirus , it is important to remember there is still light .
We are constantly reminded of the devastating gravity of this pandemic - from families who have lost ones , terrifying statistics and tight restrictions on every day life .
And whilst we must remember every person who has lost their life to this awful disease , it 's vital we share the positive stories too .
This week across the north west , many people have fought back from COVID-19 and have lived to share their inspirational stories .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ left hospital , to the 98-year-old who amazed staff with his quick recovery - there are still reasons to celebrate .
At one stage , the family of Jean Horbury , 83 , feared she would n't make it when her condition rapidly deteriorated at Stepping Hill Hospital .
But just days later , the 'strong , active , ' retired factory worker was told she could go home after recovering from coronavirus .
Now she is back in her south Reddish flat chatting away to her family on the phone and eating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who has 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren , was taken to A & E at Stepping Hill on Monday , March 30 .
She had been feeling ill for several days , her granddaughter said .
Jean had lost her appetite and felt sick .
Her spit had turned brown and she had a high temperature .
When she was taken into hospital she was tested for coronavirus .
She was taken to the Acute Medical Unit before being transferred to ward D2 ( a specialist coronavirus ward ) .
She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jean 's condition deteriorated over the following days and at one stage the family received a call at 3am to say she needed full oxygen .
Miraculously , Jean 's condition began to improve , and by Sunday 12 April , she was able to breathe without oxygen .
The 83-year-old was able to leave hospital on Easter Monday .
Further afield , the family of George Boag-Munroe feared the worst when he tested positive for coronavirus while being treated for pneumonia at Aintree Hospital in Liverpool .
Only a few days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home , injuring his head and splitting his elbow open , the Liverpool Echo reports .
But after two weeks in hospital , George , who was a Far Eastern prisoner-of-war during World War Two , was declared well enough to return home by doctors .
Proud grand-daughter Alison said : `` The nursing staff were amazed he recovered so quickly .
`` Even before he was discharged , he was dressed and up and about .
At one point he was mistaken for a visitor who had made it to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slightly from his head injury and does n't understand the full impact of the virus that he has recovered from .
`` He is unsure what the fuss is about and I do n't think he realises the severity of it . ''
George , who will be 99 in November , grew up in Anfield and worked as a bike messenger around Liverpool before being conscripted into the Royal Army Ordinance Corps in 1939 .
His amazing wartime record includes being taken prisoner by the Japanese in February 1942 after travelling to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of war camps both there and in Thailand .
A remarkable 97-year-old great-grandmother became one of the oldest women in the world to beat coronavirus .
Joyce Goldstraw , who served as a corporal in the Women ’ s RAF during the Second World War , tested positive for COVID-19 after she fell ill on March 16 .
The great grandma was admitted to Macclesfield hospital , where she received two weeks of treatment .
Hospital measures meant Joyce ’ s family could not visit her during her stay - including daughter Kay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over here visiting family .
However , against all odds Joyce made a miraculous recovery and returned home last week to her flat , where she has lived for more than 30 years .
She has even found the energy to urge everyone to stay inside and help stop the spread of the disease .
Joyce , who has three children , six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren , was stationed at Tern Hill RAF airfield , in Shropshire , during the Second World War , working on Lancaster Bombers and the Spitfire aircraft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several mills and ran The Waterworks Inn , now known as The Wheel , at Longsdon , with husband Ken from 1957 to 1961 , is back at home watching re-runs of past sporting events .
She has asked even asked relatives if England striker Harry Kane has shaken off his injury problems .
Meanwhile , in Warrington , a teacher was given a guard of honour by medics and nurses as she left intensive care after three weeks of treatment for coronavirus - including two weeks on a ventilator .
Julie Stanfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved out of the unit at Warrington General Hospital yesterday as ward staff applauded her all the way to the main corridor .
She was rushed to Warrington 's accident and emergency department by ambulance on the night of March 24 .
Within two hours of arriving , the maths teacher was moved to the intensive care unit ( ICU ) for treatment .
Medics fitted a ventilator on March 26 to aid her breathing and her family endured a tense wait for two weeks , unable to keep in touch with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was further relief as her care was stepped down from intensive care .
She will now undergo physio to restore her physical strength before returning home to Runcorn .
And at Tameside Hospital this week , more than 100 patients have been discharged after recovering from coronavirus .
103 people who tested positive for COVID-19 were able to leave the hospital in Ashton-under-Lyne .
They are now recovering at home .

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For every dark moment left in the wake of coronavirus, it is important to remember there is still light.
We are constantly reminded of the devastating gravity of this pandemic - from families who have lost ones, terrifying statistics and tight restrictions on every day life.
And whilst we must remember every person who has lost their life to this awful disease, it's vital we share the positive stories too.
This week across the north west, many people have fought back from COVID-19 and have lived to share their inspirational stories.
From the great-great-gran from Stockport who has left hospital, to the 98-year-old who amazed staff with his quick recovery - there are still reasons to celebrate.
At one stage, the family of Jean Horbury, 83, feared she wouldn't make it when her condition rapidly deteriorated at Stepping Hill Hospital.
But just days later, the 'strong, active,' retired factory worker was told she could go home after recovering from coronavirus.
Now she is back in her south Reddish flat chatting away to her family on the phone and eating banana butties and chocolate fingers.
Jean, who has 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, was taken to A&E at Stepping Hill on Monday, March 30.
She had been feeling ill for several days, her granddaughter said.
Jean had lost her appetite and felt sick. Her spit had turned brown and she had a high temperature.
When she was taken into hospital she was tested for coronavirus.
She was taken to the Acute Medical Unit before being transferred to ward D2 (a specialist coronavirus ward).
She was diagnosed with pneumonia and a water infection.
Jean's condition deteriorated over the following days and at one stage the family received a call at 3am to say she needed full oxygen.
(Image: supplied)
Miraculously, Jean's condition began to improve, and by Sunday 12 April, she was able to breathe without oxygen.
The 83-year-old was able to leave hospital on Easter Monday.
Further afield, the family of George Boag-Munroe feared the worst when he tested positive for coronavirus while being treated for pneumonia at Aintree Hospital in Liverpool.
Only a few days before he had suffered a significant fall at home, injuring his head and splitting his elbow open, the Liverpool Echo reports.
(Image: Geoff Davies)
But after two weeks in hospital, George, who was a Far Eastern prisoner-of-war during World War Two, was declared well enough to return home by doctors.
Proud grand-daughter Alison said: "The nursing staff were amazed he recovered so quickly.
"Even before he was discharged, he was dressed and up and about. At one point he was mistaken for a visitor who had made it to the ward!
"He is still suffering slightly from his head injury and doesn't understand the full impact of the virus that he has recovered from.
"He is unsure what the fuss is about and I don't think he realises the severity of it."
George, who will be 99 in November, grew up in Anfield and worked as a bike messenger around Liverpool before being conscripted into the Royal Army Ordinance Corps in 1939.
His amazing wartime record includes being taken prisoner by the Japanese in February 1942 after travelling to Singapore, and being held in prisoner of war camps both there and in Thailand.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
A remarkable 97-year-old great-grandmother became one of the oldest women in the world to beat coronavirus.
Joyce Goldstraw, who served as a corporal in the Women’s RAF during the Second World War, tested positive for COVID-19 after she fell ill on March 16.
The great grandma was admitted to Macclesfield hospital, where she received two weeks of treatment.
Hospital measures meant Joyce’s family could not visit her during her stay - including daughter Kay, who lives in Australia and is over here visiting family.
(Image: Macclesfield)
However, against all odds Joyce made a miraculous recovery and returned home last week to her flat, where she has lived for more than 30 years.
She has even found the energy to urge everyone to stay inside and help stop the spread of the disease.
Joyce, who has three children, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, was stationed at Tern Hill RAF airfield, in Shropshire, during the Second World War, working on Lancaster Bombers and the Spitfire aircraft.
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Now Joyce, who worked in several mills and ran The Waterworks Inn, now known as The Wheel, at Longsdon, with husband Ken from 1957 to 1961, is back at home watching re-runs of past sporting events.
She has asked even asked relatives if England striker Harry Kane has shaken off his injury problems.
(Image: Macclesfield)
Meanwhile, in Warrington, a teacher was given a guard of honour by medics and nurses as she left intensive care after three weeks of treatment for coronavirus - including two weeks on a ventilator.
Julie Stanfield, 43, of Runcorn, was moved out of the unit at Warrington General Hospital yesterday as ward staff applauded her all the way to the main corridor.
She was rushed to Warrington's accident and emergency department by ambulance on the night of March 24.
Within two hours of arriving, the maths teacher was moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) for treatment.
(Image: Copyright unknown)
Medics fitted a ventilator on March 26 to aid her breathing and her family endured a tense wait for two weeks, unable to keep in touch with her.
First her ventilator was removed and there was further relief as her care was stepped down from intensive care.
She will now undergo physio to restore her physical strength before returning home to Runcorn.
And at Tameside Hospital this week, more than 100 patients have been discharged after recovering from coronavirus.
103 people who tested positive for COVID-19 were able to leave the hospital in Ashton-under-Lyne.
They are now recovering at home.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--Greater Manchester's rudest street names and the stories behind them

Few things bring out the inner child like finding a rudely-named street or place .
Whatever your age , it is difficult not to raise at least a smirk at the likes of Boggy Bottom in Cornwall , Cock Lane in Surrey , or Titty Ho in Northamptonshire .
Greater Manchester also has its fair share of roads with unfortunate titles .
As the world becomes an increasingly worrying place , a bit of light relief is more important now than ever .
So with that in mind , here are some are some of the region 's most obscene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfortunately named street in Lowton almost certainly has its roots in the area 's coal mining heritage .
One theory behind its name involves the family of a local poet called John Byram , who lived in Byram Hall in the area .
It is said that the family 's coach once became stuck on a dirt track on their way to church one Sunday .
To stop it happening again , they had the road covered in coal slag from nearby Bickershaw Colliery .
The road then became known as `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sound healthy at all .
But legend has it that rather than being named after a nasty infection , it was actually once the site of a cock-fighting pit .
A cock-fighting clod is actually a round patch of earth , often surrounded by seating , and the sport - of a rooster variety - was once a popular pastime in Radcliffe .
Yes , we know this one is especially juvenile but we 're already beyond the pale at this point .
It appears that Butts was actually an area of Leigh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Butts Bridge , while Butts Mill was once used for cotton spinning .
The origins of this residential cul-de-sac 's name are unclear , but it is likely to have been a source of embarrassment for people living there for years .
You might even say a real pain in the backside .
We 're not sure of the story behind the name of this side street , off Stockport Road , but it raised a smirk nonetheless .
If you are wondering why this one is on here , then Urban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is a family newspaper .
Nob End , Bolton Okay , so it is not actually a street , but this one is just too good to leave out .
The 21-acre site near Bolton was once a dumping ground for sulphuric acid and washing soda during the 19th century , but is now home to rare orchids and beautiful wildflowers .
Now a local nature reserve , it has no doubt been the cause of much mirth when discovered on a map .
According to The Wildlife Trusts , the comical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on which the reserve stands by the River Croal .
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Few things bring out the inner child like finding a rudely-named street or place.
Whatever your age, it is difficult not to raise at least a smirk at the likes of Boggy Bottom in Cornwall, Cock Lane in Surrey, or Titty Ho in Northamptonshire.
Greater Manchester also has its fair share of roads with unfortunate titles.
As the world becomes an increasingly worrying place, a bit of light relief is more important now than ever.
So with that in mind, here are some are some of the region's most obscene street names:
Slag Lane, Leigh
(Image: Google Maps)
The history of this unfortunately named street in Lowton almost certainly has its roots in the area's coal mining heritage.
One theory behind its name involves the family of a local poet called John Byram, who lived in Byram Hall in the area.
It is said that the family's coach once became stuck on a dirt track on their way to church one Sunday.
To stop it happening again, they had the road covered in coal slag from nearby Bickershaw Colliery. The road then became known as "The Slag Lane".
Cock Clod Street, Radcliffe
(Image: Google Maps)
This doesn't sound healthy at all.
But legend has it that rather than being named after a nasty infection, it was actually once the site of a cock-fighting pit.
A cock-fighting clod is actually a round patch of earth, often surrounded by seating, and the sport - of a rooster variety - was once a popular pastime in Radcliffe.
Butts Avenue, Leigh
(Image: Google Maps)
Yes, we know this one is especially juvenile but we're already beyond the pale at this point.
It appears that Butts was actually an area of Leigh as there is also a Butts Street, Butts Bridge, while Butts Mill was once used for cotton spinning.
Holebottom, Ashton-under-Lyne
(Image: Google Maps)
The origins of this residential cul-de-sac's name are unclear, but it is likely to have been a source of embarrassment for people living there for years.
You might even say a real pain in the backside.
Hardicker Street,
(Image: Google Maps)
We're not sure of the story behind the name of this side street, off Stockport Road, but it raised a smirk nonetheless.
Pronounce slowly for best results.
Gooch Street, Bolton
(Image: Google Maps)
If you are wondering why this one is on here, then Urban Dictionary might be able to help. This is a family newspaper.
Nob End, Bolton
Okay, so it is not actually a street, but this one is just too good to leave out.
The 21-acre site near Bolton was once a dumping ground for sulphuric acid and washing soda during the 19th century, but is now home to rare orchids and beautiful wildflowers.
Now a local nature reserve, it has no doubt been the cause of much mirth when discovered on a map.
According to The Wildlife Trusts, the comical name actually derives from the rounded premonitory on which the reserve stands by the River Croal.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--Man Utd add Havertz to transfer shortlist and more rumours

Manchester United have added Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz to their summer transfer shortlist , according to reports .
Following two successful transfer windows in succession , United are expected to once again dip into the market so Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can add yet more quality to his side and mount a Premier League title challenge next season .
Solskjaer confirmed that the club were still holding internal discussions about transfer targets despite the suspension of football due to the coronavirus outbreak , with it being understood that the club are looking to bring reinforcements to their attacking ranks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the priority list , with Jadon Sancho , James Maddison and Jack Grealish all targets .
However , according to the Evening Standard , Kai Havertz is also on the list .
The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the best young playmakers in Europe and is the youngest player ever to make 100 Bundesliga appearances .
Havertz has 10 goals and eight assists to his name so far this season and it 's claimed that United are considering a move , though Liverpool and Bayern Munich have also been heavily linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended their transfer pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur ’ s Harry Kane , which the Mail on Sunday claim paves the way for Manchester United to swoop .
The paper claims that the La Liga giants have “ no intention of joining the race ” .
United aren ’ t prioritising Kane - who could cost as much as £200million - but this is an apparent boost to their chances of signing the England captain .
Kane isn ’ t a top target , as United focus on their other more attainable targets .

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Manchester United have added Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz to their summer transfer shortlist, according to reports.
Following two successful transfer windows in succession, United are expected to once again dip into the market so Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can add yet more quality to his side and mount a Premier League title challenge next season.
Solskjaer confirmed that the club were still holding internal discussions about transfer targets despite the suspension of football due to the coronavirus outbreak, with it being understood that the club are looking to bring reinforcements to their attacking ranks.
A creative midfielder and winger are high on the priority list, with Jadon Sancho, James Maddison and Jack Grealish all targets.
However, according to the Evening Standard, Kai Havertz is also on the list.
The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the best young playmakers in Europe and is the youngest player ever to make 100 Bundesliga appearances.
Havertz has 10 goals and eight assists to his name so far this season and it's claimed that United are considering a move, though Liverpool and Bayern Munich have also been heavily linked.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid have reportedly ended their transfer pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane, which the Mail on Sunday claim paves the way for Manchester United to swoop.
The paper claims that the La Liga giants have “no intention of joining the race”.
United aren’t prioritising Kane - who could cost as much as £200million - but this is an apparent boost to their chances of signing the England captain.
Kane isn’t a top target, as United focus on their other more attainable targets.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--The huge response to the road crash death of 'Mr Ibiza' Clive Pinnock

The enormous shrine outside Tesco Extra on Hyde Road in Gorton grows larger by the day .
Flowers , some spelling out the letters 'CP ' , are piled up high next to dozens of candles , balloons and teddies .
Printed pictures from days gone by are tied to the railings , as is a homemade wooden cross .
Day after day , mourners keep turning up to pay their respects and leave an offering , some even stop for pictures .
This has been the extraordinary response on the streets of this corner of inner city Manchester to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-known clubland figure nicknamed 'Mr Ibiza ' .
The 38-year-old father was riding a green Kawasaki motorbike on Hyde Road when it collided with a black BMW at around 5.15pm on April 8 .
He suffered fatal injuries at the scene and died in hospital later that night .
Within minutes of the crash , word had spread that Clive Pinnock was the victim .
At a time when deaths from coronavirus are mourned every week in Greater Manchester , his death has triggered a public reaction of a rare kind .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figure with a particular status on Greater Manchester 's streets and council estates meets an untimely end .
In Mr Pinnock 's case people were immediately prepared to go out on the streets and gather at the scene to pay their respects , in spite of the risk to their own health and the rules on large gatherings of people on lockdown .
At one point , police were called to the scene to deal with 'disorder ' and people failing to follow social distancing rules .
And , in the days since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , tears and selfies at his shrine .
In response , Clive 's family , widely known in their community , have responsibly called for calm and for people to only gather at the shrine in small groups .
But still the outpouring of emotion continues .
A search for 'RIP Clive Pinnock ' on social media returns dozens and dozens of results and there are several dedicated Facebook pages to his memory including 'CP GBNF ' [ Clive Pinnock Gone But Not Forgotten ] that has more than 1,500 members .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CP ) ' , requests are being made for an 'RIP Clive ' t-shirt that was rapidly produced and has been worn around parts of Manchester in the days since he died .
Clive Pinnock grew up on the Anson estate in Longsight , familiar to many in nearby areas like Levenshulme , Gorton and Reddish .
Many of the social media posts paying tribute remember him from the party scene in both Manchester and Ibiza .
Often they include faded , print out pictures from the 90s or 00s , with Clive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people enjoying themselves in a club or bar .
One of those to post such an image was Paris Brennan , who added : `` RIP Clive Pinnock .
Mr Ibiza himself .
`` Many many great memories on the white isle and beyond with you my mate .
The Manchester Evening News report of his death has been shared almost 10,000 times and prompted more than 300 comments .
Not all have been complimentary , with some taking exception to events in the deceased 's past .
But to those people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of south and east Manchester , none of that matters , least of all now .
To them , he was something of a legend , if not a personal friend .
As one M.E.N .
reader put it : `` In our area we have spats , wipe our noses and get on with it .
`` We do n't hold grudges , we get on with it .
`` Yeah he was no angel like most , but lived his life the way he wanted to , keep your poison to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already hard time . ''
Clive 's funeral will take place on Thursday but his family has said that due to current government restrictions they are 'unable at present to give him the full send off he would want and deserves . '
In a Facebook post , relatives added : `` However once restrictions are lifted there will most certainly be a celebration of life for Clive .
`` There will be a church service , a blessing at his final resting place , and also an event to party in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us all to .
`` Our Family would like to thank you all for your understanding and support at this difficult time . ''
A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving at the scene and investigations into the fatal crash continue .

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The enormous shrine outside Tesco Extra on Hyde Road in Gorton grows larger by the day.
Flowers, some spelling out the letters 'CP', are piled up high next to dozens of candles, balloons and teddies.
Printed pictures from days gone by are tied to the railings, as is a homemade wooden cross.
Day after day, mourners keep turning up to pay their respects and leave an offering, some even stop for pictures.
(Image: MEN Media)
This has been the extraordinary response on the streets of this corner of inner city Manchester to the death of Clive Pinnock, a well-known clubland figure nicknamed 'Mr Ibiza'.
The 38-year-old father was riding a green Kawasaki motorbike on Hyde Road when it collided with a black BMW at around 5.15pm on April 8.
He suffered fatal injuries at the scene and died in hospital later that night.
(Image: Facebook/Instagram)
Within minutes of the crash, word had spread that Clive Pinnock was the victim.
At a time when deaths from coronavirus are mourned every week in Greater Manchester, his death has triggered a public reaction of a rare kind.
The type reserved for those occasions when a figure with a particular status on Greater Manchester's streets and council estates meets an untimely end.
In Mr Pinnock's case people were immediately prepared to go out on the streets and gather at the scene to pay their respects, in spite of the risk to their own health and the rules on large gatherings of people on lockdown.
(Image: MEN Media)
At one point, police were called to the scene to deal with 'disorder' and people failing to follow social distancing rules.
And, in the days since, there have been drinks, music, tears and selfies at his shrine.
In response, Clive's family, widely known in their community, have responsibly called for calm and for people to only gather at the shrine in small groups.
But still the outpouring of emotion continues.
(Image: MEN Media)
A search for 'RIP Clive Pinnock' on social media returns dozens and dozens of results and there are several dedicated Facebook pages to his memory including 'CP GBNF' [Clive Pinnock Gone But Not Forgotten] that has more than 1,500 members.
In another called 'Memories of Clive Pinnock (CP)', requests are being made for an 'RIP Clive' t-shirt that was rapidly produced and has been worn around parts of Manchester in the days since he died.
(Image: MEN Media)
Clive Pinnock grew up on the Anson estate in Longsight, familiar to many in nearby areas like Levenshulme, Gorton and Reddish.
Many of the social media posts paying tribute remember him from the party scene in both Manchester and Ibiza.
(Image: MEN Media)
Often they include faded, print out pictures from the 90s or 00s, with Clive in the middle of a crowd of people enjoying themselves in a club or bar.
One of those to post such an image was Paris Brennan, who added: "RIP Clive Pinnock. Mr Ibiza himself.
"Many many great memories on the white isle and beyond with you my mate.
"Fly high brother."
(Image: MEN Media)
The Manchester Evening News report of his death has been shared almost 10,000 times and prompted more than 300 comments.
Not all have been complimentary, with some taking exception to events in the deceased's past.
But to those people who mourn his loss in working class parts of south and east Manchester, none of that matters, least of all now. To them, he was something of a legend, if not a personal friend.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
As one M.E.N. reader put it: "In our area we have spats, wipe our noses and get on with it.
"We don't hold grudges, we get on with it.
"Yeah he was no angel like most, but lived his life the way he wanted to, keep your poison to yourselves let his family grieve in an already hard time."
Clive's funeral will take place on Thursday but his family has said that due to current government restrictions they are 'unable at present to give him the full send off he would want and deserves.'
In a Facebook post, relatives added: "However once restrictions are lifted there will most certainly be a celebration of life for Clive.
"There will be a church service, a blessing at his final resting place, and also an event to party in the style in which Clive would of wanted us all to.
"Our Family would like to thank you all for your understanding and support at this difficult time."
A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving at the scene and investigations into the fatal crash continue.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--Secrets of the new series of Real Housewives of Cheshire

The Real Housewives of Cheshire strut back onto our screens tomorrow night , and they 're promising plenty of drama to perk us all up during lockdown .
We talked to Hanna Kinsella , who joined for series eight in 2018 , and Lauren Simon , who is making a comeback after leaving after that series .
It sounds like Lauren is set to shake things up with her return to the ITVBe reality show , while Hanna is set to be embroiled in a big row with one of her cast-mates while forming a new friendship .
And viewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some spice to the mix .
Asked what viewers can expect from series 11 Lauren told the Manchester Evening News : `` Lots of drama and true friendships , new and old , forming . ''
Lauren reveals that the cast 'did n't stop laughing ' during a girls ' trip to Athens , but typically there are also plenty of fallouts in the new series .
She added : `` There 's lots of drama which I unintentionally caused . ''
Dentist Hanna , who married anti-ageing specialist Dr Martin Kinsella in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of series 11 was Lauren coming back .
`` I get on with Lauren really well , she is really funny , and we just have a laugh when we are together , '' she said .
`` The trip to Athens was really good as well !
`` As usual there is a lot of drama this series but also a lot of fun .
Lots of laughs and giggles .
`` Obviously , Lauren has come back so that has added a new dimension along with a new housewife .
Whenever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it does spice things up ! ''
Hanna says the show 's biggest row involves her this series .
`` The big one is actually one with me , '' she explained .
`` I haven ’ t seen eye to eye with someone this series .
`` It is quite funny as I did get on well with this person initially and now the tables have turned .
Lockdown was declared last month after these scenes were filmed , and both Lauren and Hanna say this trying time has changed their lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days ' and she 's now enjoying relaxing with no makeup on in her bikini .
`` It ’ s made me realise that staying in is just as much fun as going out and I am more than happy to do so as my family ’ s health is my main priority , '' she said .
And Hanna said : `` I think it has changed my life but actually it has changed Martin ’ s more .
`` He has had a bit of a break .
He works so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ I ’ m not going to go back to working as hard and I am going to enjoy my life a bit more ! '
`` I think he is thinking of taking his foot off that accelerator a little bit and being at home more . ''
And the reality show ladies have been keeping in touch during lockdown .
`` It has been quite sad really – we keep texting each other saying that we really miss one another , '' said Hanna , who runs Kiln Lane Dental clinic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so funny as we are all such a part of each other ’ s lives and we see each other a lot especially when filming .
`` It is really weird not seeing each other - we do make sure to keep in touch though ! ''
Reflecting on the situation she said : `` It has made me really grateful .
`` I think even for things like going to work , having the clinic , friends and family , being able to hug people .
`` It makes you grateful for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asked why they think the show , which launched in 2015 , has been taken to so many people ’ s hearts Lauren said : `` It ’ s all about women in powerful situations doing it for themselves ! ''
And Hanna said : `` We are a group of different women , representing different types of women .
`` We all have our own little characters and I think the viewers can identify with one or two of us .
`` We go through everyday things like friendships , business , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone goes through and can relate to .
`` There is the glitz and the glamour but also people are tuning in to watch our life stories .
`` This is really following us , and our real lives and I think people warm to that and feel that they have a relationship with us – I think that is why the viewers love it . ''
The Real Housewives of Cheshire launches Monday 20th April at 9pm on ITVBe .

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The Real Housewives of Cheshire strut back onto our screens tomorrow night, and they're promising plenty of drama to perk us all up during lockdown.
We talked to Hanna Kinsella, who joined for series eight in 2018, and Lauren Simon, who is making a comeback after leaving after that series.
It sounds like Lauren is set to shake things up with her return to the ITVBe reality show, while Hanna is set to be embroiled in a big row with one of her cast-mates while forming a new friendship.
And viewers will see new Housewife Nicole Sealey add some spice to the mix.
(Image: Monkey Kingdom)
Asked what viewers can expect from series 11 Lauren told the Manchester Evening News: "Lots of drama and true friendships, new and old, forming."
Lauren reveals that the cast 'didn't stop laughing' during a girls' trip to Athens, but typically there are also plenty of fallouts in the new series.
She added: "There's lots of drama which I unintentionally caused."
(Image: Monkey Kingdom)
Dentist Hanna, who married anti-ageing specialist Dr Martin Kinsella in September, says one of her highlights of series 11 was Lauren coming back.
"I get on with Lauren really well, she is really funny, and we just have a laugh when we are together," she said.
"The trip to Athens was really good as well!
"As usual there is a lot of drama this series but also a lot of fun. Lots of laughs and giggles.
(Image: Monkey Kingdom)
"Obviously, Lauren has come back so that has added a new dimension along with a new housewife. Whenever we have a new housewife join, it does spice things up!"
Hanna says the show's biggest row involves her this series.
"The big one is actually one with me," she explained.
"I haven’t seen eye to eye with someone this series.
(Image: Monkey Kingdom)
"It is quite funny as I did get on well with this person initially and now the tables have turned.
"Also, I have developed a surprising friendship."
Lockdown was declared last month after these scenes were filmed, and both Lauren and Hanna say this trying time has changed their lives.
Lauren says 'gone are the glam days' and she's now enjoying relaxing with no makeup on in her bikini.
"It’s made me realise that staying in is just as much fun as going out and I am more than happy to do so as my family’s health is my main priority," she said.
And Hanna said: "I think it has changed my life but actually it has changed Martin’s more.
"He has had a bit of a break. He works so hard and he keeps saying to me ‘I’m not going to go back to working as hard and I am going to enjoy my life a bit more!'
"I think he is thinking of taking his foot off that accelerator a little bit and being at home more."
And the reality show ladies have been keeping in touch during lockdown.
"It has been quite sad really – we keep texting each other saying that we really miss one another," said Hanna, who runs Kiln Lane Dental clinic in St Helens.
"It is so funny as we are all such a part of each other’s lives and we see each other a lot especially when filming.
"It is really weird not seeing each other - we do make sure to keep in touch though!"
Reflecting on the situation she said: "It has made me really grateful.
"I think even for things like going to work, having the clinic, friends and family, being able to hug people.
"It makes you grateful for the simple things in life."
Asked why they think the show, which launched in 2015, has been taken to so many people’s hearts Lauren said: "It’s all about women in powerful situations doing it for themselves!"
And Hanna said: "We are a group of different women, representing different types of women.
"We all have our own little characters and I think the viewers can identify with one or two of us.
"We go through everyday things like friendships, business, divorce.
"All the things that everyone goes through and can relate to.
"There is the glitz and the glamour but also people are tuning in to watch our life stories.
"This is really following us, and our real lives and I think people warm to that and feel that they have a relationship with us – I think that is why the viewers love it."
The Real Housewives of Cheshire launches Monday 20th April at 9pm on ITVBe.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--Wayne Rooney's Harry Kane message amid Van Nistelrooy comparison

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United should build their team around a No.9 like Harry Kane - in the same way that Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s side was built around Ruud van Nistelrooy .
The Tottenham Hotspur and England striker has been heavily linked with a United transfer in recent weeks , since he dropped a hint that he would consider his Spurs future depending on the club 's trajectory .
With United on the hunt for a striker in the summer transfer window , the 26-year-old has been touted for a move .
MEN Sport understands links have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concentrating on other transfer targets .
But Rooney , writing in his column for The Times believes Kane is a natural No.9 and compared him to former United great Van Nistelrooy .
“ In the last two seasons we ’ ve seen him drop deeper more and play balls in behind and he ’ s very good at it , as we saw when England beat Spain in Seville , '' said Rooney on Kane .
“ But if I were managing Harry , I ’ d be telling him to stay high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strength is finishing and he strikes the ball so well that from 20 yards or closer he should be looking to hit it whenever possible . ''
“ Harry is a classic No 9 , the closest I ’ ve seen to Ruud .
“ If I were building a team , he ’ s the one I ’ d start with .
“ Harry Kane : there ’ s my No 9 .
Then I ’ d build the rest around him . ''
Rooney then lifted the lid on his relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The former Everton youngster admitted he learned a huge amount from the Dutchman , who he believes was the complete No.9 .
“ What I learnt from Ruud was not having any fear of making that run and the ball not coming .
Just do it — and don ’ t get frustrated if the pass doesn ’ t arrive .
“ Van Nistelrooy was No 9 when I joined United and the first thing we spoke about with the team and Sir Alex Ferguson was defending : without the ball it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in and give us a midfield five or to sit on the opposition holding midfielder .
“ Ruud and I would then try to squeeze them to one side of the pitch — for instance if they had a right-footer playing at left centre back we ’ d squeeze them in that direction , so the team could press from there .
“ But when we had the ball there were no instructions , it was down to me and Ruud to have an understanding and I loved playing with him .
His @ @ @ @ @

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United should build their team around a No.9 like Harry Kane - in the same way that Sir Alex Ferguson’s side was built around Ruud van Nistelrooy.
The Tottenham Hotspur and England striker has been heavily linked with a United transfer in recent weeks, since he dropped a hint that he would consider his Spurs future depending on the club's trajectory.
With United on the hunt for a striker in the summer transfer window, the 26-year-old has been touted for a move. MEN Sport understands links have been exaggerated, however, and United are concentrating on other transfer targets.
But Rooney, writing in his column for The Times believes Kane is a natural No.9 and compared him to former United great Van Nistelrooy.
“In the last two seasons we’ve seen him drop deeper more and play balls in behind and he’s very good at it, as we saw when England beat Spain in Seville," said Rooney on Kane.
“But if I were managing Harry, I’d be telling him to stay high as that No 9. His biggest strength is finishing and he strikes the ball so well that from 20 yards or closer he should be looking to hit it whenever possible."
“Harry is a classic No 9, the closest I’ve seen to Ruud.
“If I were building a team, he’s the one I’d start with.
“Harry Kane: there’s my No 9. Then I’d build the rest around him."
Rooney then lifted the lid on his relationship with former United strike partner Van Nistelrooy. The former Everton youngster admitted he learned a huge amount from the Dutchman, who he believes was the complete No.9.
“What I learnt from Ruud was not having any fear of making that run and the ball not coming. Just do it — and don’t get frustrated if the pass doesn’t arrive.
“Van Nistelrooy was No 9 when I joined United and the first thing we spoke about with the team and Sir Alex Ferguson was defending: without the ball it would be my task to get back in and give us a midfield five or to sit on the opposition holding midfielder.
“Ruud and I would then try to squeeze them to one side of the pitch — for instance if they had a right-footer playing at left centre back we’d squeeze them in that direction, so the team could press from there.
“But when we had the ball there were no instructions, it was down to me and Ruud to have an understanding and I loved playing with him. His movement was exceptional.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--What the weird dreams you're having during lockdown could be trying to tell you

Having more weird and vivid dreams than usual at the moment ?
You 're not alone .
People across the world are reporting a increase in strange and graphic dreams amid the coronavirus pandemic .
You could be one of the third of people who say they are losing sleep and enduring restless nights .
And you might be wondering why you 're struggling to get a full night 's sleep - and exactly what your subconscious is trying to tell you .
But why are we experiencing more vivid dreams than usual ?
A study in Italy - one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - found that many were experiencing nightmares and parasomnias in line with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder .
In the UK , sleep expert Professor Russell Foster said the majority of Brits are experiencing a spike in vivid dreams .
Professor Foster , who is a director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at Oxford said : `` Many of us now seem to be populating our dreams with images from the current crisis .
`` Because we are sleeping longer and more deeply , we are having more vivid dreams and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blagrove , a leading expert in sleep and dreaming at Swansea University ’ s department of psychology said the the likes of cabin fever , lack of stimulation from staying home all day as well as increased financial pressures can all be having a significant impact on people 's dreams .
He said : `` Many people will have experienced a change in their circumstances recently , and any type of stress may be dreamt about .
`` Some people will be having a life that is more boring than previously .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people having quite emotional dreams “ But there will be a lot of people who have more stress , possibly because they are with people who they wouldn ’ t spend so long with as a proportion of the day .
“ You then have the extra things like financial worries , employment worries , worries about your children.
” If you have found that your own dreams have been reflecting real life events or situations , Prof Blagrove said : “ For a lot of people , they won ’ t dream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s not that interesting .
“ But if the current situation gives people more interesting things happening , it may happen that people are dreaming more.
” Some dreams might be completely abstract , a number of themes are common throughout society .
A study from Bed SOS has revealed the 10 most common dreams .
It showed what percentage of a survey of 2,000 participants had dreamt about : Of those taking part in the study , one in 25 men said they have dreamed about being pregnant .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keith Hearne , a British psychologist who conducted the world ’ s first sleep-lab research into lucid dreams , said : “ Dreams , especially those that wake you suddenly , are probably best understood - not literally - but as symbolic messages , and verbal puns , from your wise unconscious .
`` The emotion left on waking is probably the best indicator of whether the dream portrayed something good or bad.
” Dr Hearne has now lifted the lid on what these common dreams could actually mean .
Dr Hearne said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ human beings to be attracted to each other .
`` In the generally friendly long-term situation of a work-place , little fantasies and flirtations often occur .
`` Freud would have said that a part of our personality which seeks basic gratification , would be responsible .
In dreams it is safe to happen and can remain unspoken . ''
`` This can cover several different scenarios , and often seems to come up as a linguistic pun , '' explains Dr Hearne .
`` The word ‘ fall ’ is used in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may appear either as a wish ( for example to fall in love , or to fall pregnant ) , or refer to a negative event ( say , to fall out with someone , to decline or fail in some way ) .
`` Recall what was happening in the dream , and the characters present , to uncover the probable topic . ''
This common nightmare could have a number of meanings .
`` Apart from direct warnings from the unconscious of poor dental care , this dream may be interpreted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and important things need to be done in life , '' says Dr Hearne .
`` Or that you are embarrassed over something insensitive you ’ ve said to someone else , '' he added .
There probably is n't a subconscious reason why you 'd dream about being at work , since you spend a lot of time there , explains Dr Hearne .
He said : `` Most reported dreams are about ordinary daily situations , so in the two hours or so of dreaming each night it is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially if you actually enjoy your job – or carry work-stress home . ''
This dream could be reflective of regret .
`` This is a common term in waking life for missing an opportunity .
`` In dreams it can be visually and dramatically displayed .
`` Perhaps your unconscious is chiding you for your laziness . ''
Dr Hearne says this common dream could be representing a positive aspect of waking life .
He said : `` This is a well-known metaphor for doing well in life and progressing with ease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ make your day ’ and be encouraging for even more success . ''
Dream about being cheated on by your partner If you 're dreaming your partner is cheating , it could indeed be your subconscious giving you a nudge , says Dr Hearne .
He explains : `` Sometimes such a dream is indicating to the dreamer that cheating is indeed happening .
`` The subconscious is sensitive to subtle clues that go unnoticed consciously , and the dream is just about the only channel of the communication to consciousness .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ case .
`` Equally , a person who is lacking in trust may project that issue into their relationship .
If the dream occurs in each relationship , the cause is more likely to be the latter . ''
he added .
`` These are feared by most people , but in fact they present a wonderful portal for experiencing ‘ lucid ’ dreams .
Nightmares usually have the same sequence of events .
`` At some point in the dream , the thought occurs ‘ Oh , here ’ s the nightmare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of releasing the full nightmare .
`` You can however convert it into a lucid dream , using the main ‘ law ’ of all dreaming - that what you think , you will then dream .
`` The technique is to change the mind set from ‘ Oh , no !
- here ’ s the nightmare ’ to ‘ Great , wonderful , here ’ s the nightmare .
`` That means I ’ m dreaming , and I can control my dreams . ''

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Having more weird and vivid dreams than usual at the moment? You're not alone.
People across the world are reporting a increase in strange and graphic dreams amid the coronavirus pandemic.
You could be one of the third of people who say they are losing sleep and enduring restless nights.
And you might be wondering why you're struggling to get a full night's sleep - and exactly what your subconscious is trying to tell you.
But why are we experiencing more vivid dreams than usual?
A study in Italy - one of the worst affected countries by Covid-19 - found that many were experiencing nightmares and parasomnias in line with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
In the UK, sleep expert Professor Russell Foster said the majority of Brits are experiencing a spike in vivid dreams.
Professor Foster, who is a director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at Oxford said: "Many of us now seem to be populating our dreams with images from the current crisis.
"Because we are sleeping longer and more deeply, we are having more vivid dreams and remembering them better."
Professor Mark Blagrove, a leading expert in sleep and dreaming at Swansea University’s department of psychology said the the likes of cabin fever, lack of stimulation from staying home all day as well as increased financial pressures can all be having a significant impact on people's dreams.
He said: "Many people will have experienced a change in their circumstances recently, and any type of stress may be dreamt about.
"Some people will be having a life that is more boring than previously. There's going to be a lot of people having quite emotional dreams
“But there will be a lot of people who have more stress, possibly because they are with people who they wouldn’t spend so long with as a proportion of the day.
“You then have the extra things like financial worries, employment worries, worries about your children.”
If you have found that your own dreams have been reflecting real life events or situations, Prof Blagrove said: “For a lot of people, they won’t dream about their working life because, generally, it’s not that interesting.
“But if the current situation gives people more interesting things happening, it may happen that people are dreaming more.”
The most common dreams
Some dreams might be completely abstract, a number of themes are common throughout society.
A study from Bed SOS has revealed the 10 most common dreams.
It showed what percentage of a survey of 2,000 participants had dreamt about:
Having sex (48%)
Falling (45%)
Being chased (37%)
Teeth falling out or crumbling (26%)
Being at work (25%)
Being late (23%)
Flying (22%)
Meeting a celebrity (21%)
Being cheated on (20%)
Demons or monsters - nightmares (18%)
Of those taking part in the study, one in 25 men said they have dreamed about being pregnant.
But what do they mean?
(Image: Shared Content Unit)
Dr Keith Hearne, a British psychologist who conducted the world’s first sleep-lab research into lucid dreams, said: “Dreams, especially those that wake you suddenly, are probably best understood - not literally - but as symbolic messages, and verbal puns, from your wise unconscious.
"The emotion left on waking is probably the best indicator of whether the dream portrayed something good or bad.”
Dr Hearne has now lifted the lid on what these common dreams could actually mean.
Sex
Dr Hearne said: "It is not unusual for human beings to be attracted to each other.
"In the generally friendly long-term situation of a work-place, little fantasies and flirtations often occur.
"Freud would have said that a part of our personality which seeks basic gratification, would be responsible. In dreams it is safe to happen and can remain unspoken."
Falling
"This can cover several different scenarios, and often seems to come up as a linguistic pun," explains Dr Hearne.
"The word ‘fall’ is used in several contexts in everyday life. It may appear either as a wish (for example to fall in love, or to fall pregnant), or refer to a negative event (say, to fall out with someone, to decline or fail in some way).
"Recall what was happening in the dream, and the characters present, to uncover the probable topic."
Teeth falling out or crumbling
This common nightmare could have a number of meanings.
"Apart from direct warnings from the unconscious of poor dental care, this dream may be interpreted as a warning that time is passing, and important things need to be done in life," says Dr Hearne.
"Or that you are embarrassed over something insensitive you’ve said to someone else," he added.
Being at work
There probably isn't a subconscious reason why you'd dream about being at work, since you spend a lot of time there, explains Dr Hearne.
He said: "Most reported dreams are about ordinary daily situations, so in the two hours or so of dreaming each night it is not surprising to find yourself at work – especially if you actually enjoy your job – or carry work-stress home."
Dreams about being late
This dream could be reflective of regret.
"This is a common term in waking life for missing an opportunity.
"In dreams it can be visually and dramatically displayed.
"Perhaps your unconscious is chiding you for your laziness."
Dreams about flying
Dr Hearne says this common dream could be representing a positive aspect of waking life. He said: "This is a well-known metaphor for doing well in life and progressing with ease.
"Such a positive theme can ‘make your day’ and be encouraging for even more success."
Dream about being cheated on by your partner
If you're dreaming your partner is cheating, it could indeed be your subconscious giving you a nudge, says Dr Hearne.
He explains: "Sometimes such a dream is indicating to the dreamer that cheating is indeed happening.
"The subconscious is sensitive to subtle clues that go unnoticed consciously, and the dream is just about the only channel of the communication to consciousness."
However this isn't always the case.
"Equally, a person who is lacking in trust may project that issue into their relationship. If the dream occurs in each relationship, the cause is more likely to be the latter." he added.
Dream about demons or monsters
"These are feared by most people, but in fact they present a wonderful portal for experiencing ‘lucid’ dreams. Nightmares usually have the same sequence of events.
"At some point in the dream, the thought occurs ‘Oh, here’s the nightmare’ - which unfortunately has the effect of releasing the full nightmare.
"You can however convert it into a lucid dream, using the main ‘law’ of all dreaming - that what you think, you will then dream.
"The technique is to change the mind set from ‘Oh, no! - here’s the nightmare’ to ‘Great, wonderful, here’s the nightmare.
"That means I’m dreaming, and I can control my dreams."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--Argentina star rejected Man Utd - because he thought world was ending

When Sir Alex Ferguson was searching for a replacement for Peter Schmeichel in the Manchester United goal , he thought he 'd found the ideal man in an Argentina international who had helped knock England out of the World Cup .
Carlos Roa saved the crucial penalty in the 1998 World Cup tie between the two countries and a year later he was one of the best goalkeepers in the world , so a perfect candidate to replace the brilliant Schmeichel .
In the end the deal did n't happen and Ferguson spent six years going through seven different goalkeepers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But Roa has now revealed the bizarre reason he rejected United .
The then 30-year-old was a devout Seventh-day Adventist who was convinced the world was going to end at the turn of the millennium , so he told his Spanish club Mallorca he was packing the football in and leaving to pursue his faith , leaving United 's search for a new goalkeeper to continue .
Now the former Argentina international admits to some regrets at not pursuing a move to England , although he insists he still made a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ At that time I was very attached to religion and bible study .
It was a difficult decision to make but at the same time thoughtful – and my family agreed with me , '' he told the Mirror .
“ Certain things happened that will never be known because they are personal and I could only speak to the most intimate people .
“ Many things were said back then out of ignorance and I was branded a thousand bad things .
“ The people of the club thought that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they would recover a lot of money with that transfer that was about to happen .
“ Today , I still think that on a spiritual level it was a very good decision .
But in sporting terms it wasn ’ t – because I left football at the best moment of my career .
“ I could have progressed a lot , with great contracts and the possibility of playing in England .
“ People will never understand it .
Back then they drove me crazy , they called me from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I tried to explain my decision it was very difficult for them to understand .
”

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When Sir Alex Ferguson was searching for a replacement for Peter Schmeichel in the Manchester United goal, he thought he'd found the ideal man in an Argentina international who had helped knock England out of the World Cup.
Carlos Roa saved the crucial penalty in the 1998 World Cup tie between the two countries and a year later he was one of the best goalkeepers in the world, so a perfect candidate to replace the brilliant Schmeichel.
In the end the deal didn't happen and Ferguson spent six years going through seven different goalkeepers before finally signing Edwin van der Sar.
But Roa has now revealed the bizarre reason he rejected United. The then 30-year-old was a devout Seventh-day Adventist who was convinced the world was going to end at the turn of the millennium, so he told his Spanish club Mallorca he was packing the football in and leaving to pursue his faith, leaving United's search for a new goalkeeper to continue.
Now the former Argentina international admits to some regrets at not pursuing a move to England, although he insists he still made a good decision "on a spiritual level".
“At that time I was very attached to religion and bible study. It was a difficult decision to make but at the same time thoughtful – and my family agreed with me," he told the Mirror.
“Certain things happened that will never be known because they are personal and I could only speak to the most intimate people.
“Many things were said back then out of ignorance and I was branded a thousand bad things.
“The people of the club thought that I was going to go back and that they would recover a lot of money with that transfer that was about to happen.
“Today, I still think that on a spiritual level it was a very good decision. But in sporting terms it wasn’t – because I left football at the best moment of my career.
“I could have progressed a lot, with great contracts and the possibility of playing in England.
“People will never understand it. Back then they drove me crazy, they called me from all sides, and as much as I tried to explain my decision it was very difficult for them to understand.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--Kym Marsh is using her lockdown time to keep fit - and she looks amazing

Kym Marsh says she 's been using her lockdown time to keep fit , and fans agree that she 's looking amazing .
The 43-year-old actress posted a photo of herself in a crop top on Instagram , and the compliments came flooding in as she shared some inspirational words .
Kym , who has a grandson Teddy , said she 's been trying to find the positives during this testing time - and one of them is having the time to workout .
The former Coronation Street star asked fans to share their own positives .
`` Sweaty but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside the photo .
`` I posted a photo of my daughter the other day and said how I feel we have to find the positives during this time and that spending more time with her is one of those !
`` So here is another positive I can take from this lockdown , having time to spend on keeping myself fit ! ''
`` What are your positives ?
X '' '' You look fantastic Kym , '' said one fan .
`` My positive is I stopped smoking and feel loads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to some training . ''
`` Looking good Kym , '' said another .
And another follower told her : `` You 're looking amazing .
Your positivity is so encouraging xx '' Kym thanked her son David , 25 , for nominating her to do a 5K run to raise funds for the NHS .
`` Thank you @ cunliffe890 for the nomination !
5k run completed and donation made to our wonderful NHS ! ''
Kym , who played Michelle Connor in Corrie until last year , has been enjoying daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sharing a photo of Polly on her bike she said : `` Loving our daily exercise .
Finding positives in this crazy and worrying time is so important ... mine is spending quality time with my little girl . ''
Kym has also been keeping busy in the kitchen .
`` I made a steak pie yesterday for our Easter dinner !
! ''
she cheered .
`` First attempt and got to say I was chuffed with it !
!
Tasted fiiiiittt !
!
!
Even made my own pastry !
!
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ while social distancing about not being able to see her grandson and daughter Emilie as Teddy approaches his first birthday during the coronavirus crisis .
`` I just miss you both so much , '' she told Emilie with a crying emoji as she shared a cute picture of mum and son .

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Kym Marsh says she's been using her lockdown time to keep fit, and fans agree that she's looking amazing.
The 43-year-old actress posted a photo of herself in a crop top on Instagram, and the compliments came flooding in as she shared some inspirational words.
Kym, who has a grandson Teddy, said she's been trying to find the positives during this testing time - and one of them is having the time to workout.
The former Coronation Street star asked fans to share their own positives.
"Sweaty but worth it!!" she wrote alongside the photo.
"Really enjoying my daily exercise.
"I posted a photo of my daughter the other day and said how I feel we have to find the positives during this time and that spending more time with her is one of those!
"So here is another positive I can take from this lockdown, having time to spend on keeping myself fit!"
"What are your positives? X"
"You look fantastic Kym," said one fan.
"My positive is I stopped smoking and feel loads better for it ... next step back to some training."
"Looking good Kym," said another.
You’re looking amazing Kym!! X" wrote another follower.
And another follower told her: "You're looking amazing. Your positivity is so encouraging xx"
Kym thanked her son David, 25, for nominating her to do a 5K run to raise funds for the NHS.
"Thank you @cunliffe890 for the nomination! 5k run completed and donation made to our wonderful NHS!"
Kym, who played Michelle Connor in Corrie until last year, has been enjoying daily exercise with her nine-year-old daughter Polly.
Sharing a photo of Polly on her bike she said: "Loving our daily exercise. Finding positives in this crazy and worrying time is so important... mine is spending quality time with my little girl."
Kym has also been keeping busy in the kitchen.
"I made a steak pie yesterday for our Easter dinner!!" she cheered.
"First attempt and got to say I was chuffed with it!! Tasted fiiiiittt!!! Even made my own pastry!!"
The soap star has opened up while social distancing about not being able to see her grandson and daughter Emilie as Teddy approaches his first birthday during the coronavirus crisis.
"I just miss you both so much," she told Emilie with a crying emoji as she shared a cute picture of mum and son.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--Wigan NHS worker's isolation-inspired song enters UK iTunes singles chart

An isolation-inspired charity single made by a Wigan NHS worker entered the UK iTunes chart just hours after being released .
“ Covid-19 ( Fish Finger Butty ) ” , by Ryan-Paul Mario Barton , reached number 35 in the charts when it was released on April 17 - beating the likes of megastars Dua Lipa and Lewis Capaldi .
The medical records clerk , who works at Leigh Infirmary , said the inspiration behind the song came from playing with his nine-month-old son in quarantine .
The lyrics include everyday happenings of lockdown life , including watching Antiques Roadshow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ song was posted to Facebook where it soon went viral , racking up a total 450k views .
The 29-year-old , of Lowton , said he was “ overwhelmed ” by the response and was encouraged to release the single on iTunes – with all proceeds going to the NHS .
Ryan , frontman of the reggae group Jeramiah Ferrari , said : “ I ’ ve been working during isolation but there was a period where I had to quarantine because my wife was showing symptoms .
“ I was playing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dancing and I ended up making this chorus , I thought it was quite catchy .
“ I showed my wife and she thought it was really good , she said I should put it on Facebook .
“ It got a huge reaction when I posted it , it blew up .
It was really connecting with people .
“ It was just brilliant .
It ’ s quite overwhelming because it was such a silly thing , I wasn ’ t expecting it to have such a big impact .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy the track and support the NHS when we need it most.
” “ Covid-19 ( Fish Finger Butty ) '' is available to pre-order on iTunes now ahead of its release tomorrow on Monday , April 20 .
The track is available to download by clicking the link here .

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An isolation-inspired charity single made by a Wigan NHS worker entered the UK iTunes chart just hours after being released.
“Covid-19 (Fish Finger Butty)”, by Ryan-Paul Mario Barton, reached number 35 in the charts when it was released on April 17 - beating the likes of megastars Dua Lipa and Lewis Capaldi.
The medical records clerk, who works at Leigh Infirmary, said the inspiration behind the song came from playing with his nine-month-old son in quarantine.
The lyrics include everyday happenings of lockdown life, including watching Antiques Roadshow and making fish finger butties.
The song was posted to Facebook where it soon went viral, racking up a total 450k views.
The 29-year-old, of Lowton, said he was “overwhelmed” by the response and was encouraged to release the single on iTunes – with all proceeds going to the NHS.
(Image: Ryan-Paul Mario Barton)
Ryan, frontman of the reggae group Jeramiah Ferrari, said: “I’ve been working during isolation but there was a period where I had to quarantine because my wife was showing symptoms.
“I was playing with my son Sunny singing funny songs and dancing and I ended up making this chorus, I thought it was quite catchy.
“I showed my wife and she thought it was really good, she said I should put it on Facebook.
“It got a huge reaction when I posted it, it blew up. It was really connecting with people.
“It was just brilliant. It’s quite overwhelming because it was such a silly thing, I wasn’t expecting it to have such a big impact.
“I really appreciate it and hope people buy the track and support the NHS when we need it most.”
“Covid-19 (Fish Finger Butty)" is available to pre-order on iTunes now ahead of its release tomorrow on Monday, April 20.
The track is available to download by clicking the link here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-19--No date for UK schools reopening yet, says government

Gavin Williamson says he ca n't give a date for when schools will reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic .
During his first appearance at the Downing Street press briefing on Sunday , he revealed that no date had been set by government for when children will return to education .
Mr Williamson said : “ People are anxious to know when we ’ re going to relax restrictions , when schools are likely to be fully back and open again .
“ Of course , I want nothing more than to see schools back , get them back to normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around , learning , and experiencing the joy of being at school .
He said that in order for the government to be able to discuss a return to school , the situation must meet five tests , as laid out by advisors .
He said : “ First we must protect the NHS ’ s ability to cope , and be sure that it can continue to provide critical care and specialist treatment right across the whole of the United Kingdom .
“ Second , we need to see daily death rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we need to have reliable data that shows the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels .
“ Four , we need to be confident that testing capacity and PPE is being managed , with supply able to meet , not just today ’ s demand , but future demand .
“ And fifth , and perhaps most crucially , we need to be confident that any changes we do make will not risk a second peak of infections . ''
He explained that it is only then , when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five of the points that we can think about getting children into schools again , and `` learning , mastering new ideas and being with their friends once more.
” The education secretary also confirmed that there have been no plans to open schools during the summer holidays to allow children to catch up on missed education .
He told reporters : “ We are in a stage in terms of dealing with this pandemic where there are an awful lot of questions that sadly , people would love to have answers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus develops we have to see that .
“ There are currently no plans to have schools open over the summer period and we haven ’ t been working on plans to have them open over the summer period.
” He did , however , announce a new online learning platform , set to launch on Monday morning , along with a support package for the most disadvantaged children in our communities .
The scheme will see that vulnerable and disadvantaged young people across the country will receive free laptops .
Government will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disadvantaged secondary school pupils and care leavers can access the internet – where families do not already have mobile or broadband internet in the household .

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Gavin Williamson says he can't give a date for when schools will reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
During his first appearance at the Downing Street press briefing on Sunday, he revealed that no date had been set by government for when children will return to education.
Mr Williamson said: “People are anxious to know when we’re going to relax restrictions, when schools are likely to be fully back and open again.
“Of course, I want nothing more than to see schools back, get them back to normal, make sure the children are sat around, learning, and experiencing the joy of being at school.
“But I can’t give you a date."
He said that in order for the government to be able to discuss a return to school, the situation must meet five tests, as laid out by advisors.
He said: “First we must protect the NHS’s ability to cope, and be sure that it can continue to provide critical care and specialist treatment right across the whole of the United Kingdom.
“Second, we need to see daily death rates from coronavirus coming down.
“Third, we need to have reliable data that shows the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels.
“Four, we need to be confident that testing capacity and PPE is being managed, with supply able to meet, not just today’s demand, but future demand.
“And fifth, and perhaps most crucially, we need to be confident that any changes we do make will not risk a second peak of infections."
He explained that it is only then, when the government is sure we have met all five of the points that we can think about getting children into schools again, and "learning, mastering new ideas and being with their friends once more.”
The education secretary also confirmed that there have been no plans to open schools during the summer holidays to allow children to catch up on missed education.
He told reporters: “We are in a stage in terms of dealing with this pandemic where there are an awful lot of questions that sadly, people would love to have answers to, but in terms of how the virus develops we have to see that.
“There are currently no plans to have schools open over the summer period and we haven’t been working on plans to have them open over the summer period.”
He did, however, announce a new online learning platform, set to launch on Monday morning, along with a support package for the most disadvantaged children in our communities.
The scheme will see that vulnerable and disadvantaged young people across the country will receive free laptops. Government will also provide 4G routers to make sure disadvantaged secondary school pupils and care leavers can access the internet – where families do not already have mobile or broadband internet in the household.