themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--IKEA launches £1 six-item breakfast deal - but it's only available for a limited time

IKEA has just launched the cheapest breakfast deal we 've seen in a while .
For just £1 , shoppers can get their hands on a six-item fry up consisting of one sausage , one piece of bacon , one omelette , one hash brown , baked beans and and half a grilled tomato .
The breakfast is being served from Monday to Friday until 11am - which could prove difficult for Manchester shoppers .
The IKEA Manchester store , situated in Ashton-under-Lyne , opens at 10am so shoppers only have a one hour window to secure their order .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ out - head to your local store before the offer ends on Friday , March 27 .
There 's also an alternative £1 breakfast deal available for vegetarians which includes one vegetarian sausage , one hash brown , one omelette , baked beans , mushrooms and half a grilled tomato .
And if you 're an IKEA Family card holder - you can add a cup of tea or coffee to your budget breakfast for no additional costs .
An IKEA Family card gives members access to discounts on selected home furnishing products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services and previews of new product ranges .
The furniture chain also promotes several other money-saving offers on its website - which can see your infant get something for free too .
IKEA offers free baby food when you purchase a meal in the restaurant .

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IKEA has just launched the cheapest breakfast deal we've seen in a while.
For just £1, shoppers can get their hands on a six-item fry up consisting of one sausage, one piece of bacon, one omelette, one hash brown, baked beans and and half a grilled tomato.
The breakfast is being served from Monday to Friday until 11am - which could prove difficult for Manchester shoppers.
The IKEA Manchester store, situated in Ashton-under-Lyne, opens at 10am so shoppers only have a one hour window to secure their order.
If you don't want to miss out - head to your local store before the offer ends on Friday, March 27.
There's also an alternative £1 breakfast deal available for vegetarians which includes one vegetarian sausage, one hash brown, one omelette, baked beans, mushrooms and half a grilled tomato.
And if you're an IKEA Family card holder - you can add a cup of tea or coffee to your budget breakfast for no additional costs.
An IKEA Family card gives members access to discounts on selected home furnishing products, discounted food products, discounts on services and previews of new product ranges.
The furniture chain also promotes several other money-saving offers on its website - which can see your infant get something for free too.
IKEA offers free baby food when you purchase a meal in the restaurant.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--'My children were born here': Wythenshawe mum fears her family will have to leave UK over Brexit

A mum-of-two says she is terrified her family will be forced to leave their home in Wythenshawe in the wake of Brexit .
Sara Mendes Correia , 27 , has lived and worked in the UK for nine years , after she moved from Portugal when she was 18-years-old .
Since moving to Manchester in 2011 , Sara met her husband , had two children , and now runs two businesses from her home in Benchill .
Like many EU citizens living in the UK , Sara and her husband Bruno , were told they needed to apply to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was granted indefinite stay last week , but Bruno , who also comes from Portugal , is still waiting for an answer .
The mum says the wait has been 'torture ' and she fears her family will have to return to their native country , despite building a life in the UK .
`` My children were born here and I have lived here since I was 18 , so it feels like Manchester is my home , '' Sara said .
`` I am here working hard and I 'm not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband is rejected we will possibly have to go back to Portugal but that will mean starting all over again .
`` One of us will have to go over there first as we have absolutely nothing .
`` The other will have to stay here with the children which would just be awful . ''
Sara left Portugal nine years ago because of a lack of opportunities and jobs where she lived .
She did n't have a penny to her name .
`` I managed to scrape together enough money from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ticket to Liverpool , '' she said .
`` I first lived in Crumpsall in Manchester in a one bedroom house , sharing with three or four people .
`` It was pretty crazy but everyone had told me that finding a job in the UK was much easier than in Portugal .
And they were right . ''
Sara got her first job working as a waitress at a restaurant in Altrincham - often working 60 hour weeks .
She also worked as a teaching assistant , helping children with learning difficulties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband Bruno and they moved to Benchill in Wythenshawe , where they live with their two-year-old daughter and five-month-old son .
Sara says she loved her life in Manchester until the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016 .
`` Shortly after the vote I had an incident on a bus in Manchester , '' Sara said .
`` I was speaking on the phone in Portuguese and a man said to me 'these f****** Portuguese people ' .
`` It just made me think wow , you are not smarter than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she added .
`` I felt so insecure after the vote .
I did n't have my children then and I thought I needed to think about the future , and whether I was going to have to go back to Portugal . ''
The couple sent off their UK settlement application together around two-weeks-ago .
Sara says she received an email within a few hours , telling her she had been granted indefinite stay in the UK .
But Bruno is still awaiting his reply , and has since been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been living in the country for more than five years .
`` If he is accepted we will stay here but we still have to think because a lot of things are going to change , '' Sara said .
`` They still have n't told us what is going to happen long term .
`` I know a lot of people that are leaving the UK because they are scared and they do n't know what is going to happen .
`` I want people to think that as immigrants there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not because we want benefits , but because we just want to help people . ''
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A mum-of-two says she is terrified her family will be forced to leave their home in Wythenshawe in the wake of Brexit.
Sara Mendes Correia, 27, has lived and worked in the UK for nine years, after she moved from Portugal when she was 18-years-old.
Since moving to Manchester in 2011, Sara met her husband, had two children, and now runs two businesses from her home in Benchill.
Like many EU citizens living in the UK, Sara and her husband Bruno, were told they needed to apply to stay in the country after Brexit.
Sara was granted indefinite stay last week, but Bruno, who also comes from Portugal, is still waiting for an answer.
The mum says the wait has been 'torture' and she fears her family will have to return to their native country, despite building a life in the UK.
(Image: Sara Mendes)
"My children were born here and I have lived here since I was 18, so it feels like Manchester is my home," Sara said.
"I am here working hard and I'm not asking for anything.
"If my husband is rejected we will possibly have to go back to Portugal but that will mean starting all over again.
"One of us will have to go over there first as we have absolutely nothing.
"The other will have to stay here with the children which would just be awful."
(Image: Sara Mendes)
Sara left Portugal nine years ago because of a lack of opportunities and jobs where she lived.
She didn't have a penny to her name.
"I managed to scrape together enough money from friends and family to book a one-way ticket to Liverpool," she said.
"I first lived in Crumpsall in Manchester in a one bedroom house, sharing with three or four people.
"It was pretty crazy but everyone had told me that finding a job in the UK was much easier than in Portugal. And they were right."
Sara got her first job working as a waitress at a restaurant in Altrincham - often working 60 hour weeks.
She also worked as a teaching assistant, helping children with learning difficulties and autism.
Sara later met her husband Bruno and they moved to Benchill in Wythenshawe, where they live with their two-year-old daughter and five-month-old son.
(Image: Sara Mendes)
Sara says she loved her life in Manchester until the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016.
"Shortly after the vote I had an incident on a bus in Manchester," Sara said.
"I was speaking on the phone in Portuguese and a man said to me 'these f****** Portuguese people'.
"It just made me think wow, you are not smarter than me because I speak a different language," she added.
"I felt so insecure after the vote. I didn't have my children then and I thought I needed to think about the future, and whether I was going to have to go back to Portugal."
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The couple sent off their UK settlement application together around two-weeks-ago.
Sara says she received an email within a few hours, telling her she had been granted indefinite stay in the UK.
But Bruno is still awaiting his reply, and has since been asked to provide more proof that he has been living in the country for more than five years.
"If he is accepted we will stay here but we still have to think because a lot of things are going to change," Sara said.
"They still haven't told us what is going to happen long term.
"I know a lot of people that are leaving the UK because they are scared and they don't know what is going to happen.
"I want people to think that as immigrants there are a lot of us here, not because we want benefits, but because we just want to help people."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Scouts' weekend ended in tragedy after 'wonderful' Stockport lad fell 200ft to his death in Llandudn

Scouts' weekend ended in tragedy after 'wonderful' Stockport lad fell 200ft to his death in Llandudno

A Scouts ’ weekend ended in tragedy on Llandudno ’ s Great Orme after a teenager fell 200 feet to his death , an inquest has heard .
Sixteen-year-old Benjamin Leonard fell to his death as he tried to descend from the rocky promontory .
A planned walk up Snowdon had been called off that day because of bad weather .
An inquest in Ruthin heard how Ben and two friends had become separated from other members of the Reddish Explorers Scout group who were camping in the area for two nights in August , 2018 .
The jury was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders visited the resort instead because wind and rain was forecast .
After spending time in the town the whole group planned to walk up footpaths to the summit but Benjamin – known as Ben – and two friends turned off the path which went past the ski slope and headed along the top of the cliff overlooking Marine Drive .
Outlining the background at the start of the hearing , David Pojur , assistant coroner for North Wales East and Central , said they reached a point where Ben said they should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insisted he could find the route down even though his friends said it was dangerous .
Detective Inspector Paul Terry , a qualified mountain leader , showed video footage of the area on the north side of the Orme where the paths are merely sheep or goat tracks along steeply-sided terraces .
He described it as “ high-risk terrain ” where , if he had been in charge of any group , he would have warned them to be careful .
The officer said the grass and limestone in the area was very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ representing the Scouts Association , and the three leaders , whether the description of the Orme as a country park was misleading , he replied : “ It is a complex ground which starts at the shoreline.
” Phillip Taylor , who was walking along Marine Drive , told the inquest how he spotted the teenager high above him walking along a ledge .
“ I would have shouted to him if I ’ d thought he could hear me but he was too far away , ” he said .
He watched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him lose his footing .
He slid down one grassy bank , over one sheer edge , down another bank and then onto the road below – a total of about 200 feet .
Mr Taylor , an experienced walker , said he knew the area well and realised that the paths were merely sheep tracks .
An air ambulance arrived but Ben was certified dead at the scene .
His mother Jackie Leonard , of Thornley Road North , Stockport , described him as “ a wonderful boy and a fantastic son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received his GCSE results only three days earlier and was looking forward to studying film studies at A-level .
He was a keen scriptwriter and a member of NK Theatre Arts in Stockport .
He had been a member of the local Scouts for several years and Mrs Leonard said that although he wasn ’ t sporty he enjoyed the banter and camaraderie .

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A Scouts’ weekend ended in tragedy on Llandudno’s Great Orme after a teenager fell 200 feet to his death, an inquest has heard.
Sixteen-year-old Benjamin Leonard fell to his death as he tried to descend from the rocky promontory.
A planned walk up Snowdon had been called off that day because of bad weather.
An inquest in Ruthin heard how Ben and two friends had become separated from other members of the Reddish Explorers Scout group who were camping in the area for two nights in August, 2018.
The jury was told how the nine Scouts and three leaders visited the resort instead because wind and rain was forecast.
(Image: Steve Lloyd)
After spending time in the town the whole group planned to walk up footpaths to the summit but Benjamin – known as Ben – and two friends turned off the path which went past the ski slope and headed along the top of the cliff overlooking Marine Drive.
Outlining the background at the start of the hearing, David Pojur, assistant coroner for North Wales East and Central, said they reached a point where Ben said they should head down to the road and he insisted he could find the route down even though his friends said it was dangerous.
Detective Inspector Paul Terry, a qualified mountain leader, showed video footage of the area on the north side of the Orme where the paths are merely sheep or goat tracks along steeply-sided terraces.
He described it as “high-risk terrain” where, if he had been in charge of any group, he would have warned them to be careful.
The officer said the grass and limestone in the area was very slippery.
Asked by Richard Crockford, representing the Scouts Association, and the three leaders, whether the description of the Orme as a country park was misleading, he replied: “It is a complex ground which starts at the shoreline.”
Phillip Taylor, who was walking along Marine Drive, told the inquest how he spotted the teenager high above him walking along a ledge.
“I would have shouted to him if I’d thought he could hear me but he was too far away,” he said.
(Image: Daily Post Wales)
He watched Ben for about 10 minutes then saw him lose his footing. He slid down one grassy bank, over one sheer edge, down another bank and then onto the road below – a total of about 200 feet.
Mr Taylor, an experienced walker, said he knew the area well and realised that the paths were merely sheep tracks.
An air ambulance arrived but Ben was certified dead at the scene.
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His mother Jackie Leonard, of Thornley Road North, Stockport, described him as “a wonderful boy and a fantastic son and brother”.
The teenager had received his GCSE results only three days earlier and was looking forward to studying film studies at A-level.
He was a keen scriptwriter and a member of NK Theatre Arts in Stockport. He had been a member of the local Scouts for several years and Mrs Leonard said that although he wasn’t sporty he enjoyed the banter and camaraderie.
The hearing continues.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Certificates, golden time and traffic lights... should children be rewarded for behaving well at sch

Certificates, golden time and traffic lights... should children be rewarded for behaving well at school?

Whether it 's earning golden time or receiving a certificate in assembly , most schools have a reward system in place .
From star of the week to those all-important stickers , there are numerous methods teachers use to praise pupils for their work and behaviour .
But is it a system that 's flawed ?
Do the consistently good children get overlooked while the badly behaved kids are lavished with praise ?
We 've been asking parents and teachers for their views and , as with most issues in schools , it 's a divisive one .
Author Sarah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obsessed with bribing children with rewarding carrots ' - and that certificates , badges and golden time may cause more harm than good .
`` These meaningless proverbial carrots don ’ t inspire anything , aside from a short-term behavioural change which then gives way to less desirable behaviour than existed originally , '' she said .
`` You see it ’ s not just a case of ‘ take away the reward and the behaviour stops ’ , it runs deeper than that – take away the reward and the behaviour is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave the reward .
`` This is what happens when you foster extrinsic ( external ) motivation in children – 'if you do this , then I ’ ll do/you ’ ll get xyz . ''
Many parents agree that rewards are not the answer - telling us it 's often the naughty children who get the most praise for the occasions when they do behave .
Alicia Jelley , mum to Sofia , nine , and seven-year-old Amelia , told the M.E.N 's Manchester Family : `` My girls are good as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many times , when the naughty ones are good and get the rewards .
The ones who are always good get overlooked . ''
Helen Beesley agreed saying : `` What tends to happen is the kids who do n't behave end up with lots of points , as every time they do what they are supposed to they get rewarded , whilst the the kids who are generally good get less points as they have to go above and beyond to get them .
`` I can see why they are used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids as when it first happened my children could n't understand why certain kids who were disruptive ended up with points when they felt hard done by . ''
And mum Jenna Callaghan says naughty children being rewarded for being good has been a constant source of 'irritation ' for parents at her daughter 's school .
She said : `` What really grinds my gears is that my daughter , along with a lot others are well behaved on a regular basis , but they 're overlooked because either naughty kids are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the teacher has to deal with them or they 're being good and being praised left right and centre for behaving themselves .
`` What do the kids who are well behaved on a regular basis get ?
Nothing .
`` I tell my girl constantly how proud I am of her .
But at some point these well behaved kids are going to have a mind set of 'well what 's the point ' ?
Why should they behave when naughty kids are being rewarded for being good one day out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St Peter 's CE Primary School in Leigh , headteacher Wendy Cathie says their policy is based around the book When the Adults Change , Everything Changes : Seismic shifts in school behaviour .
This focuses on how the behaviour of adults - consistency and kindness - can bring out the best in pupils .
`` We use a range of strategies , not always prizes , '' she told us .
`` It maybe a positive phone call home .
`` We use a differentiated approach to rewards as we do for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Atherton , head Becky Wood says they are working on becoming ' a therapeutic school ' - looking at the reasons for poor behaviour - but says it 's right to reward hard work .
`` We believe that behaviour is always a sign that something is going on - the behaviour being the tip of the iceberg - and that the child needs understanding and a chance to talk , calm down and then repair the relationship , '' she said .
`` But as a school we also believe that effort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children very well and what might be a huge undertaking for one child , could be a five minute activity to another so we celebrate effort and hard work .
`` As an adult or child if you work hard , behave well , then you tend to get good things and appreciate the praise of a job well done . ''
She added : `` The intrinsic factors support the ethos of our school .
`` I also think that the environment is key here - if children are happy , enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a close family atmosphere where staff and children enjoy each others company , then behaviour is good and the rewards and praise are accepted and no child is shamed .
`` The consistency is key - I hope the days of the child who always behaves well and never gets the praise and then becomes fed up at the child who behaves for a few minutes and gets a reward is long gone .
It certainly is at Parklee . ''
Parents tend to agree about consistency being key and are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think praise and rewards are good , but more thought and consistency is needed , '' said Louise Nowden .
`` Or it should be personalised for all kids to have targets and they get praise for their achievements . ''
Mum Sandra Scolastra said : `` I think rewards work wonders , as long as they are stickers or similar - not sweets .
`` Not sure how they are given at school , but my children never complained about unfairness .
We used a similar method at home and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Ashton , says praise should be given , no matter how rare a child 's good behaviour is .
`` No one knows the circumstances around the 'naughty ' kid , '' she said .
`` They may have additional needs , or a troubled upbringing , so who are other parents to judge other people 's children ?
`` I think all children should be praised for good behaviour , whether it 's a rare occurrence or everyday they show good behaviour , they should all be praised . ''
Luci @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you will never have a system that pleases everyone .
`` I think it 's very hard to put a universal system in place because all children have different situations and expectations outside of school , coping skills , abilities etc , '' she said .
`` I ca n't even try and think of a system that could please everyone because , to be honest , I think it 's impossible .
`` What may reward one will be a punishment to another .
`` What may incentivise one will distract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our educators or children these days .
It seems much more complex than the days of star charts and good news postcards home . ''
So what do you think ?
Should good behaviour be rewarded ?
What 's your experience been at your child 's school ?
Let us know in the comments or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page .

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Whether it's earning golden time or receiving a certificate in assembly, most schools have a reward system in place.
From star of the week to those all-important stickers, there are numerous methods teachers use to praise pupils for their work and behaviour.
But is it a system that's flawed? Do the consistently good children get overlooked while the badly behaved kids are lavished with praise?
We've been asking parents and teachers for their views and, as with most issues in schools, it's a divisive one.
Author Sarah Ockwell-Smith feels our education system has 'become obsessed with bribing children with rewarding carrots' - and that certificates, badges and golden time may cause more harm than good.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"These meaningless proverbial carrots don’t inspire anything, aside from a short-term behavioural change which then gives way to less desirable behaviour than existed originally," she said.
"You see it’s not just a case of ‘take away the reward and the behaviour stops’, it runs deeper than that – take away the reward and the behaviour is often worse than it was before you gave the reward.
"This is what happens when you foster extrinsic (external) motivation in children – 'if you do this, then I’ll do/you’ll get xyz."
Many parents agree that rewards are not the answer - telling us it's often the naughty children who get the most praise for the occasions when they do behave.
Alicia Jelley, mum to Sofia, nine, and seven-year-old Amelia, told the M.E.N's Manchester Family: "My girls are good as gold, but come home disappointed so many times, when the naughty ones are good and get the rewards. The ones who are always good get overlooked."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Helen Beesley agreed saying: "What tends to happen is the kids who don't behave end up with lots of points, as every time they do what they are supposed to they get rewarded, whilst the the kids who are generally good get less points as they have to go above and beyond to get them.
"I can see why they are used but have always explained this to my kids as when it first happened my children couldn't understand why certain kids who were disruptive ended up with points when they felt hard done by."
And mum Jenna Callaghan says naughty children being rewarded for being good has been a constant source of 'irritation' for parents at her daughter's school.
She said: "What really grinds my gears is that my daughter, along with a lot others are well behaved on a regular basis, but they're overlooked because either naughty kids are being just that, naughty, and the teacher has to deal with them or they're being good and being praised left right and centre for behaving themselves.
"What do the kids who are well behaved on a regular basis get? Nothing.
"I tell my girl constantly how proud I am of her. But at some point these well behaved kids are going to have a mind set of 'well what's the point'? Why should they behave when naughty kids are being rewarded for being good one day out of a five day week."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
At St Peter's CE Primary School in Leigh, headteacher Wendy Cathie says their policy is based around the book When the Adults Change, Everything Changes: Seismic shifts in school behaviour.
This focuses on how the behaviour of adults - consistency and kindness - can bring out the best in pupils.
"We use a range of strategies, not always prizes," she told us. "It maybe a positive phone call home.
"We use a differentiated approach to rewards as we do for SEN."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
At Parklee Community School in Atherton, head Becky Wood says they are working on becoming 'a therapeutic school' - looking at the reasons for poor behaviour - but says it's right to reward hard work.
"We believe that behaviour is always a sign that something is going on - the behaviour being the tip of the iceberg - and that the child needs understanding and a chance to talk, calm down and then repair the relationship," she said.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"But as a school we also believe that effort should be rewarded. We know our children very well and what might be a huge undertaking for one child, could be a five minute activity to another so we celebrate effort and hard work.
"As an adult or child if you work hard, behave well, then you tend to get good things and appreciate the praise of a job well done."
She added: "The intrinsic factors support the ethos of our school.
"I also think that the environment is key here - if children are happy, enjoy school, are treated well and there is a close family atmosphere where staff and children enjoy each others company, then behaviour is good and the rewards and praise are accepted and no child is shamed.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"The consistency is key - I hope the days of the child who always behaves well and never gets the praise and then becomes fed up at the child who behaves for a few minutes and gets a reward is long gone. It certainly is at Parklee."
Parents tend to agree about consistency being key and are not all against schools handing out rewards.
"I think praise and rewards are good, but more thought and consistency is needed," said Louise Nowden. "Or it should be personalised for all kids to have targets and they get praise for their achievements."
Mum Sandra Scolastra said: "I think rewards work wonders, as long as they are stickers or similar - not sweets.
"Not sure how they are given at school, but my children never complained about unfairness. We used a similar method at home and it works."
Mum Lisa, from Ashton, says praise should be given, no matter how rare a child's good behaviour is.
"No one knows the circumstances around the 'naughty' kid," she said. "They may have additional needs, or a troubled upbringing, so who are other parents to judge other people's children?
"I think all children should be praised for good behaviour, whether it's a rare occurrence or everyday they show good behaviour, they should all be praised."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Luci Maguire feels no matter what schools do, you will never have a system that pleases everyone.
"I think it's very hard to put a universal system in place because all children have different situations and expectations outside of school, coping skills, abilities etc," she said.
"I can't even try and think of a system that could please everyone because, to be honest, I think it's impossible.
"What may reward one will be a punishment to another.
"What may incentivise one will distract another.
"I don't envy our educators or children these days. It seems much more complex than the days of star charts and good news postcards home."
So what do you think? Should good behaviour be rewarded? What's your experience been at your child's school? Let us know in the comments or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Popular independent business shutting down after windows were smashed in TWICE in five days

A popular independent business is shutting up shop after its windows were put through twice in a week .
Melted Ego Ltd in Stockport first had all its windows smashed last Monday , before it was targeted for a second time on Saturday night .
All the windows of owner Natalie Wallwork 's car were also put through shortly before the second incident .
Natalie shares the unit with friend Charlotte , who owns Charlotte Heys Permanent Make Up .
After the first incident , they vowed to carry on and had all the windows replaced the next day - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with days .
Now , although they plan to carry on their businesses elsewhere , Natalie and Charlotte have reluctantly decided to leave the shop , which they first opened in late 2018 .
In that time they had built up a loyal customer base and the backing of the local community , who have been left furious by the attacks .
Natalie has been inundated with messages of support since sharing the news on social media , in a post that has been read more than 45,000 times .
Supporters have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has already raised almost £500 , to support them as they deal with insurance excess costs and lost earnings .
The friends have been left overwhelmed by the outpouring of support they have received since Saturday .
Read more of today 's stories here Natalie said : `` It 's amazing and it puts your faith back in humanity , one person put £100 in .
`` We 've always done everything together with the shop , we built it from nothing .
`` Everyone who came in , I would greet , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would travel to come here and used to say they could n't believe you could get a shop like this as the prices were reasonable . ''
Natalie now plans to focus on the business , which makes handmade soy candles and home accessories , online , while Charlotte is looking to find a new premises .
But both have been left heartbroken about having to leave the shop , which is on Grenville Street in Edgeley , and say their supportive customers and the local community are also devastated by what 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been walking past and they are just gutted .
People always came in for chats , we have such lovely customers .
`` We love it here , everyone always said we should open a cafe because we love people , they knew it was somewhere they could come for a chat . ''
The incidents occurred at 9.30pm on Monday , January 27 and at around 9pm on Saturday , February 1 .
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police .
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A popular independent business is shutting up shop after its windows were put through twice in a week.
Melted Ego Ltd in Stockport first had all its windows smashed last Monday, before it was targeted for a second time on Saturday night.
All the windows of owner Natalie Wallwork's car were also put through shortly before the second incident.
Natalie shares the unit with friend Charlotte, who owns Charlotte Heys Permanent Make Up.
After the first incident, they vowed to carry on and had all the windows replaced the next day - only for them to be destroyed again with days.
Now, although they plan to carry on their businesses elsewhere, Natalie and Charlotte have reluctantly decided to leave the shop, which they first opened in late 2018.
In that time they had built up a loyal customer base and the backing of the local community, who have been left furious by the attacks.
(Image: Natalie Wallwork)
Natalie has been inundated with messages of support since sharing the news on social media, in a post that has been read more than 45,000 times.
Supporters have also set up a crowdfunding campaign, which has already raised almost £500, to support them as they deal with insurance excess costs and lost earnings.
The friends have been left overwhelmed by the outpouring of support they have received since Saturday.
Natalie said: "It's amazing and it puts your faith back in humanity, one person put £100 in.
"We've always done everything together with the shop, we built it from nothing.
"Everyone who came in, I would greet, and that's gone now. People would travel to come here and used to say they couldn't believe you could get a shop like this as the prices were reasonable."
Natalie now plans to focus on the business, which makes handmade soy candles and home accessories, online, while Charlotte is looking to find a new premises.
But both have been left heartbroken about having to leave the shop, which is on Grenville Street in Edgeley, and say their supportive customers and the local community are also devastated by what's happened.
Charlotte said: "People have been walking past and they are just gutted. People always came in for chats, we have such lovely customers.
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"We love it here, everyone always said we should open a cafe because we love people, they knew it was somewhere they could come for a chat."
The incidents occurred at 9.30pm on Monday, January 27 and at around 9pm on Saturday, February 1.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Police called to park in Stockport after reports of 'youths with baseball bats'

Police were called to a park in Stockport after receiving reports of youths brandishing baseball bats .
Officers were called @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday evening , after a group of boys were seen carrying the bats .
@ @ @ @ @ since confirmed that a boy was detained at the scene .
Read more of today @ @ @ @ @ for Greater Manchester Police said : `` We were called shortly after 5pm to Dale @ @ @ @ @ reports of a group of youths with what appeared to be baseball bats .
`` @ @ @ @ @ was detained '' .

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Police were called to a park in Stockport after receiving reports of youths brandishing baseball bats.
Officers were called to Alexandra Park in Edgeley on Sunday evening, after a group of boys were seen carrying the bats.
Police attended immediately and have since confirmed that a boy was detained at the scene.
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said: "We were called shortly after 5pm to Dale Street, Edgeley, to reports of a group of youths with what appeared to be baseball bats.
"Officers attended and one boy was detained".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Chelsea injury news boost for Manchester United fixture after winter break

Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea could be boosted by the return of influential forward Christian Pulisic by the time his side face Manchester United after the winter break .
Neither United nor Chelsea have a fixture until their Monday night showdown at Stamford Bridge on February 17th , which could prove a vital game in the Premier League top four shake-up .
Both sides dropped points when they drew last weekend , meaning Chelsea remain six points ahead of United in fourth place .
Tottenham , Sheffield United and Wolves could all be in the mix for Champions League qualification @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — the first of its kind in the Premier League — is welcome for his side , with Pulisic potentially back from a thigh injury and key players like Tammy Abraham , N'golo Kante and Mason Mount able to rest up .
`` The break might have come at a good time because it buys us a couple of weeks , '' said Lampard .
`` I wo n't have an answer [ on Pulisic ] until we 're back training .
`` He 's a quality player and was having a really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand up too but of course we 'll be happy to have him back . ''
United may get one or both of Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba back from injury after the break , while they will have new signing Odion Ighalo available for selection .
Marcus Rashford will remain sidelined as he looks to recover from a double stress fracture in his back .
United 's players have been given a few days off by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , but defender Luke Shaw promised they would be back to `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea encounter .

Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea could be boosted by the return of influential forward Christian Pulisic by the time his side face Manchester United after the winter break.
Neither United nor Chelsea have a fixture until their Monday night showdown at Stamford Bridge on February 17th, which could prove a vital game in the Premier League top four shake-up.
Both sides dropped points when they drew last weekend, meaning Chelsea remain six points ahead of United in fourth place. Tottenham, Sheffield United and Wolves could all be in the mix for Champions League qualification.
And Lampard revealed the winter break — the first of its kind in the Premier League — is welcome for his side, with Pulisic potentially back from a thigh injury and key players like Tammy Abraham, N'golo Kante and Mason Mount able to rest up.
"The break might have come at a good time because it buys us a couple of weeks," said Lampard.
"I won't have an answer [on Pulisic] until we're back training.
"He's a quality player and was having a really good patch pre-Christmas. Others have to stand up too but of course we'll be happy to have him back."
United may get one or both of Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba back from injury after the break, while they will have new signing Odion Ighalo available for selection.
Marcus Rashford will remain sidelined as he looks to recover from a double stress fracture in his back.
United's players have been given a few days off by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but defender Luke Shaw promised they would be back to "train very hard" for the crucial Chelsea encounter.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--BBC announces TV licence price increase coming in very soon

The price of BBC TV licence 's is set to rise in April .
The annual cost of the annual television fee will from £154.50 to £157.50 from April 1 , the BBC has said .
Broken down , the new cost equates to £3.02 per week - or £13.13 per month , according to the broadcaster .
The cost of a black and white licence will also rise from £52 to £53 .
A warning about the fee rise , which is set by the Government , was announced in 2016 .
It was said that the cost would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years from April 2017 .
The price change will not affect over-75s who have a free TV licence .
Changes to that system are not set to be in place until June .
The latest announcement comes just days after the company announced that it was to axe 450 jobs in a move designed to 'modernise ' its newsroom .
The broadcaster announced last Thursday that Newsnight , 5Live and other news output will all see cuts this year .
Plans to axe Victoria Derbyshire 's BBC Two programme were leaked before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was `` absolutely devastated '' .

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The price of BBC TV licence's is set to rise in April.
The annual cost of the annual television fee will from £154.50 to £157.50 from April 1, the BBC has said.
Broken down, the new cost equates to £3.02 per week - or £13.13 per month, according to the broadcaster.
The cost of a black and white licence will also rise from £52 to £53.
A warning about the fee rise, which is set by the Government, was announced in 2016.
It was said that the cost would increase in line with inflation for five years from April 2017.
The price change will not affect over-75s who have a free TV licence. Changes to that system are not set to be in place until June.
The latest announcement comes just days after the company announced that it was to axe 450 jobs in a move designed to 'modernise' its newsroom.
The broadcaster announced last Thursday that Newsnight, 5Live and other news output will all see cuts this year.
Plans to axe Victoria Derbyshire's BBC Two programme were leaked before the announcement, with the host saying she was "absolutely devastated".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Match of the Day pundit questions Pep Guardiola over Man City penalty claim

Match of the Day pundit Jermaine Jenas admitted he was shocked that Sergio Aguero was n't selected to take Manchester City 's missed penalty against Tottenham - and questioned Pep Guardiola 's claim that it is down to the players to decide who steps up from 12 yards .
With the scores level at 0-0 , City were awarded a penalty in the first half after Aguero was brought down by Serge Aurier inside the area .
Ilkay Gundogan was the man to step up but saw his spot-kick saved by Hugo Lloris .
City continued to be wasteful in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zinchenko was sent off on the hour mark , Tottenham made their man advantage count , winning the game 2-0 .
Speaking on Match of the Day 2 , Jenas revealed his shock that it was n't City 's record scorer who took the penalty .
“ It was a huge surprise .
I think the last one he ( Aguero ) probably missed was possibly against Hugo Lloris in the Champions League , '' Jenas said .
`` I don ’ t think that plays a part .
When you are Sergio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals , I don ’ t remember there ever being a time when he ’ s been on the pitch and hasn ’ t been the penalty taker .
`` Pep ( Guardiola ) says that decision has come from the players making that decision , I don ’ t see a scenario when Gundogan and Aguero are having a conversation and he ( Aguero ) goes ‘ yeah I ’ ll let you take it ’ . ''
Guardiola was asked why Gundogan took the penalty ahead of Aguero and said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scored , it would have been better , maybe , but in the second half we started well and created chances to score and didn ’ t do that . ''

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Match of the Day pundit Jermaine Jenas admitted he was shocked that Sergio Aguero wasn't selected to take Manchester City's missed penalty against Tottenham - and questioned Pep Guardiola's claim that it is down to the players to decide who steps up from 12 yards.
With the scores level at 0-0, City were awarded a penalty in the first half after Aguero was brought down by Serge Aurier inside the area.
Ilkay Gundogan was the man to step up but saw his spot-kick saved by Hugo Lloris.
City continued to be wasteful in front of goal and, after Oleksandr Zinchenko was sent off on the hour mark, Tottenham made their man advantage count, winning the game 2-0.
Speaking on Match of the Day 2, Jenas revealed his shock that it wasn't City's record scorer who took the penalty.
“It was a huge surprise. I think the last one he (Aguero) probably missed was possibly against Hugo Lloris in the Champions League," Jenas said.
"I don’t think that plays a part. When you are Sergio Aguero and you have scored all those goals, I don’t remember there ever being a time when he’s been on the pitch and hasn’t been the penalty taker.
"Pep (Guardiola) says that decision has come from the players making that decision, I don’t see a scenario when Gundogan and Aguero are having a conversation and he (Aguero) goes ‘yeah I’ll let you take it’."
Guardiola was asked why Gundogan took the penalty ahead of Aguero and said: “They decide.
"If we scored, it would have been better, maybe, but in the second half we started well and created chances to score and didn’t do that."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Air Canada plane to make emergency landing in Madrid after 'tyre ruptures on take-off'

A plane is set to make an emergency landing in Madrid after after a tyre reportedly ruptured on take-off .
The Air Canada Boeing 767 , which departed from the Adolfo Suarez-Barajas international airport bound for Toronto , also experienced an engine issue shortly after getting airborne , the airline has said .
A spokeswoman for Spain 's port operator AENA said that the airline requested a slow for an emergency landing around 30 minutes after takeoff .
Spain 's main union of pilot workers , SEPLA , said in a tweet that the plane lost some pieces of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aircraft needs to fly in circles to burn off fuel before landing .
A tweet from the account for the A.S. Madrid-Barajas airport said : `` Flight AC837 , operated by Air Canada and bound for Toronto , is currently burning fuel south of the capital after having registered an incident with the landing gear when it took off from Barajas at 2:55 p.m. '' A spokesperson for Air Canada said : `` Air Canada flight AC837 , Madrid to Toronto , experienced an engine issue shortly after take-off .
`` A tire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take-off , one of 10 on this model of aircraft .
`` The aircraft opted to return to Madrid and is currently circling to use up fuel and lighten the aircraft for landing .
The aircraft , a Boeing 767-300 , is designed to operate on one engine and our pilots are fully trained for this eventuality .
Nonetheless , an emergency was declared in order to obtain landing priority .
`` There are 128 passengers on board .
We have no further details on the cause at present . ''
Spain 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is carrying 130 passengers .
It comes just hours after arrivals and departures from Madrid airport were suspended following possible drone sightings .
We will have the latest updates below as we get them .

A plane is set to make an emergency landing in Madrid after after a tyre reportedly ruptured on take-off.
The Air Canada Boeing 767, which departed from the Adolfo Suarez-Barajas international airport bound for Toronto, also experienced an engine issue shortly after getting airborne, the airline has said.
A spokeswoman for Spain's port operator AENA said that the airline requested a slow for an emergency landing around 30 minutes after takeoff.
Spain's main union of pilot workers, SEPLA, said in a tweet that the plane lost some pieces of its landing gear during takeoff and that the aircraft needs to fly in circles to burn off fuel before landing.
A tweet from the account for the A.S. Madrid-Barajas airport said: "Flight AC837, operated by Air Canada and bound for Toronto, is currently burning fuel south of the capital after having registered an incident with the landing gear when it took off from Barajas at 2:55 p.m."
A spokesperson for Air Canada said: "Air Canada flight AC837, Madrid to Toronto, experienced an engine issue shortly after take-off.
"A tire [sic] also reportedly ruptured on take-off, one of 10 on this model of aircraft.
"The aircraft opted to return to Madrid and is currently circling to use up fuel and lighten the aircraft for landing. The aircraft, a Boeing 767-300, is designed to operate on one engine and our pilots are fully trained for this eventuality. Nonetheless, an emergency was declared in order to obtain landing priority.
"There are 128 passengers on board. We have no further details on the cause at present."
Spain's El Mundo newspaper reports that the plane is carrying 130 passengers.
It comes just hours after arrivals and departures from Madrid airport were suspended following possible drone sightings.
We will have the latest updates below as we get them.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Mum fell 250ft to death from luxury block of flats in China in 'moment of madness' after moving to c

Mum fell 250ft to death from luxury block of flats in China in 'moment of madness' after moving to country from Stockport

A mum fell 250ft to her death from the balcony of a luxury apartment block in China in a 'moment of madness ' after she moved to the country from Stockport with her family , an inquest heard .
Gill Smith , 44 , sett up home in a wealthy part of Shanghai with partner Peter and their two sons .
Unbeknown to the family , Mrs Smith had 'got herself in a hole ' after she encountered a 'problem ' which she thought she was unable to resolve and kept it to herself .
The details of the 'problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into Mrs Smith 's death .
The court heard that on July 5 , Mrs Smith - formerly of Bramhall , Stockport - fell 38 floors from the family home near the Huangpu River after sending her sons to have lunch with their father .
She suffered multiple injuries and was found in the grounds of the apartment complex in the Weifang Xincun area of the city .
Inquiries found the apartment had waist-high metal and glass panels surrounding the edges and Mrs Smith would have needed to use a stool to step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court was told Mrs Smith seemed quiet in the weeks before her death .
Some days , she was unable to get out of bed .
The family was due to fly to Spain at the beginning of the children ’ s summer holiday , before taking a trip back to the UK to visit loved ones .
Mr Smith , who works in recruitment , told the hearing : `` I knew she wasn ’ t her normal self over the two weeks prior to her death .
`` She became quiet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in terms of chatting when I would get back in the evening .
`` I did specifically ask her three times what was wrong and I sat with her and asked 'what ’ s going on ?
It ’ s not right ' .
And she said nothing was going on .
“ We were due to go on holiday five days later .
We were all due to come back to the UK and Gill would normally come back for about five to six weeks between the UK and a summer holiday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were going to Spain for 10 days and then France .
`` My last conversation was over the phone she phoned to say ' I have just put the boys in a car and they will be with you in 20 minutes ' .
`` When it was the school holidays they would come and see me and we would got something to eat as I did a lot of travelling .
`` A meal had been arranged earlier in the week and at one point Gill was going to come .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I know on the Monday she had stayed in bed all day .
I had gone to work and she was in bed and I came back and she said she didn ’ t feel up for getting up and wanted to watch TV . ''
Recalling the day of the tragedy Mr Smith added : `` As we finished lunch and were coming down in the elevator , as we came out a text message came through and and as soon as I got that message we set off back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try phone the building and get someone to get up to the apartment and phoned my friends wife .
`` My friend 's wife was sat with Gill and my PA phoned me really upset and saying she was so sorry .
`` Gill had never talked about doing anything like this before , but weirdly enough there had been a few suicides in Shanghai over the last year and it had been a topic of conversation at a barbecue we were at four weeks before .
`` She just got herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t think she meant it .
`` I think it was just a moment of madness.
” Police later found Mrs Smith ’ s phone and a piece of paper with written passcodes .
A draft email had been saved saying she was sorry .
Police coroners officer Colin Price , told the hearing : `` She had left the access codes to her phone so that somebody could look at the phone and the draft email on the phone .
`` And would appear the underlying theme of what she was saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Recording a conclusion of suicide due to multiple injuries caused by her fall , coroner Alison Mutch , said : `` Cleary Mrs Smith along with her family lead a very happy life in China where they where living at the time .
`` And that they had a very close family with two children that she clearly thought the world of .
“ Clear from the all the messages I have seen that her family where a huge part of her life and she cared immensely for her family .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this court that in the short time proceeding her death she had become quite distressed and quieter than usual .
“ It ’ s difficult to understand what was going through her mind at the time , she clearly didn ’ t want to talk about it .
`` Clear from the notes that where recovered that she felt she was in a situation that for reasons not entirely clear , felt was not resolvable .
“ But of course we know her family who are clearly devoted and supportive had they known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help understand the situation that was more than resolvable .
“ Given how close she was to her family and incredibly supportive was one of the tragic features of this particular case that she didn ’ t speak to any of her family about what was in her mind at the time .
“ I extend my condolences to all of you for the loss of somebody you all cared immensely about , I ’ m very sorry you have lost her from your lives.
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A mum fell 250ft to her death from the balcony of a luxury apartment block in China in a 'moment of madness' after she moved to the country from Stockport with her family, an inquest heard.
Gill Smith, 44, set up home in a wealthy part of Shanghai with partner Peter and their two sons.
Unbeknown to the family, Mrs Smith had 'got herself in a hole' after she encountered a 'problem' which she thought she was unable to resolve and kept it to herself.
The details of the 'problem' were not revealed at the inquest into Mrs Smith's death.
The court heard that on July 5, Mrs Smith - formerly of Bramhall, Stockport - fell 38 floors from the family home near the Huangpu River after sending her sons to have lunch with their father.
She suffered multiple injuries and was found in the grounds of the apartment complex in the Weifang Xincun area of the city.
(Image: Cavendish Press)
Inquiries found the apartment had waist-high metal and glass panels surrounding the edges and Mrs Smith would have needed to use a stool to step over them.
South Manchester Coroners' Court was told Mrs Smith seemed quiet in the weeks before her death. Some days, she was unable to get out of bed.
The family was due to fly to Spain at the beginning of the children’s summer holiday, before taking a trip back to the UK to visit loved ones.
Mr Smith, who works in recruitment, told the hearing: "I knew she wasn’t her normal self over the two weeks prior to her death.
"She became quiet and wasn’t her normal self in terms of chatting when I would get back in the evening.
"I did specifically ask her three times what was wrong and I sat with her and asked 'what’s going on? It’s not right'. And she said nothing was going on.
“We were due to go on holiday five days later. We were all due to come back to the UK and Gill would normally come back for about five to six weeks between the UK and a summer holiday in France.
"But this year we were going to Spain for 10 days and then France.
(Image: Cavendish Press)
"My last conversation was over the phone she phoned to say 'I have just put the boys in a car and they will be with you in 20 minutes'.
"When it was the school holidays they would come and see me and we would got something to eat as I did a lot of travelling.
"A meal had been arranged earlier in the week and at one point Gill was going to come. I didn’t notice anything unusual.
"I know on the Monday she had stayed in bed all day. I had gone to work and she was in bed and I came back and she said she didn’t feel up for getting up and wanted to watch TV."
Recalling the day of the tragedy Mr Smith added: "As we finished lunch and were coming down in the elevator, as we came out a text message came through and and as soon as I got that message we set off back home.
"I phoned my PA to try phone the building and get someone to get up to the apartment and phoned my friends wife.
"My friend's wife was sat with Gill and my PA phoned me really upset and saying she was so sorry.
(Image: M.E.N.)
"Gill had never talked about doing anything like this before, but weirdly enough there had been a few suicides in Shanghai over the last year and it had been a topic of conversation at a barbecue we were at four weeks before.
"She just got herself into a hole and I don’t think she meant it.
"I think it was just a moment of madness.”
Police later found Mrs Smith’s phone and a piece of paper with written passcodes. A draft email had been saved saying she was sorry.
Police coroners officer Colin Price, told the hearing: "She had left the access codes to her phone so that somebody could look at the phone and the draft email on the phone.
"And would appear the underlying theme of what she was saying was that she was sorry."
Recording a conclusion of suicide due to multiple injuries caused by her fall, coroner Alison Mutch, said: "Cleary Mrs Smith along with her family lead a very happy life in China where they where living at the time.
"And that they had a very close family with two children that she clearly thought the world of.
“Clear from the all the messages I have seen that her family where a huge part of her life and she cared immensely for her family.
(Image: Cavendish Press)
“It’s clear on the evidence before this court that in the short time proceeding her death she had become quite distressed and quieter than usual.
“It’s difficult to understand what was going through her mind at the time, she clearly didn’t want to talk about it.
"Clear from the notes that where recovered that she felt she was in a situation that for reasons not entirely clear, felt was not resolvable.
“But of course we know her family who are clearly devoted and supportive had they known would have done everything they could to help understand the situation that was more than resolvable.
“Given how close she was to her family and incredibly supportive was one of the tragic features of this particular case that she didn’t speak to any of her family about what was in her mind at the time.
“I extend my condolences to all of you for the loss of somebody you all cared immensely about, I’m very sorry you have lost her from your lives.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Manchester weather: Forecasters warn of 'very strong winds' this weekend with risk of transport chao

Manchester weather: Forecasters warn of 'very strong winds' this weekend with risk of transport chaos and damage to buildings

Forecasters are warning of 'very strong winds ' this weekend across Greater Manchester .
A yellow weather alert , issued by The Met Office , is in place from 6pm on Saturday , February 8 , until Sunday , February 9 .
Gusts of 50 to 60mph are likely in most areas , while gusts of 70mph to 80mph could occur in more exposed areas especially in the north and west .
There will also be bursts of heavy rain accompanying the strong winds .
Read more of today 's top stories here The Met Office warning said there could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roads and bridges may need to close .
It said power cuts may also occur , mobile phone coverage could be affected and their is a slight chance of some damage to buildings , such as tiles blown from roofs .
The yellow weather warning covers the whole of the UK , but western areas are expected to experience the worst of the weather .
Forecasters said the unsettled conditions are expected to arrive from the west on Friday and then spread across the rest of the UK across the weekend .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Very strong winds are likely across much of the UK later Saturday and through Sunday .
`` Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are likely across many inland areas , with gusts 70 , possibly 80 mph around some exposed coasts and hills , especially in the north and west .
`` Heavy rain will be an additional hazard , especially over western hills .
`` Winds of this strength across a wide area have the potential to produce disruption to transport , along with some coastal impacts , especially in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Dan Harris , commented : “ Although still a long way off in forecast terms , there are relatively strong signals for very unsettled weather arriving this weekend , and probably continuing well into next week .
`` Along with a spell of heavy rain , widespread gales are likely , and severe gales are possible in more exposed parts of the west and north of the UK . ''
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Forecasters are warning of 'very strong winds' this weekend across Greater Manchester.
A yellow weather alert, issued by The Met Office, is in place from 6pm on Saturday, February 8, until Sunday, February 9.
Gusts of 50 to 60mph are likely in most areas, while gusts of 70mph to 80mph could occur in more exposed areas especially in the north and west.
There will also be bursts of heavy rain accompanying the strong winds.
The Met Office warning said there could be potential transport delays, while some roads and bridges may need to close.
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It said power cuts may also occur, mobile phone coverage could be affected and their is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.
The yellow weather warning covers the whole of the UK, but western areas are expected to experience the worst of the weather.
Forecasters said the unsettled conditions are expected to arrive from the west on Friday and then spread across the rest of the UK across the weekend.
A statement on the Met Office website said: "Very strong winds are likely across much of the UK later Saturday and through Sunday.
"Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are likely across many inland areas, with gusts 70, possibly 80 mph around some exposed coasts and hills, especially in the north and west.
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"Heavy rain will be an additional hazard, especially over western hills.
"Winds of this strength across a wide area have the potential to produce disruption to transport, along with some coastal impacts, especially in the west."
Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Harris, commented: “Although still a long way off in forecast terms, there are relatively strong signals for very unsettled weather arriving this weekend, and probably continuing well into next week.
"Along with a spell of heavy rain, widespread gales are likely, and severe gales are possible in more exposed parts of the west and north of the UK."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--What Manchester United chief Ed Woodward said in first televised interview

It is coming up to five years since Ed Woodward sat down for his last scheduled broadcast interview .
Woodward speaks every three months via United 's quarterly investors ' calls but they are often devoid of sensible football-related questions .
Woodward tends to cover football matters in his opening statement before handing over to chief financing officer Cliff Baty or managing director Richard Arnold to address commercial-related matters .
United executive vice-chairman Woodward spoke eloquently on camera following the tragic Manchester Arena attack that occurred on the eve of the 2017 Europa League final , having issued a public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2014 and 2015 , Woodward was interviewed by MUTV 's Stewart Gardner on the club 's pre-season tours of the United States .
On the eve of the 2014 tour , Woodward was a year into his new role and spoke with United 's in-house station for the first time .
United had no European football to offer after the apocalyptic David Moyes campaign , but had completed deals for Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw .
Louis van Gaal had been unveiled as the new manager the previous week and United would sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British transfer record acquisition of Angel di Maria .
After the window had closed , Paul Scholes said : `` I think Ed Woodward has done his job brilliantly this transfer window . ''
Here are the key portions from what Woodward said in July 2014 : '' We 've been working with Louis over several weeks with regards to targets and we ’ re continuing to move forward on some of those targets .
`` We are still a huge attraction to top football stars around the world – there is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans ] will see the direction we ’ re heading in with the new manager , coaching staff and players , and a commitment to do what it takes to get back to the top .
`` We are willing to invest .
There is no fixed budget .
Financially , we are extremely strong and funds are available .
Louis is assessing what ’ s going on and there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes , so watch this space . ''
`` It 's the biggest club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in more countries now than McDonald 's .
Stats like that , I love .
It ’ s a huge honour to be in this role .
This is the biggest sports team in the world , not just the biggest football team .
`` So by definition it ’ s a massive job and I ’ m loving it . ''
`` Absolutely .
Absolutely .
There ’ s no question in my mind about that .
I 've experienced a lot of conversations with agents and players and we are still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the world , there is absolutely no doubt in my mind about that .
That 's not creating any issues in any of the conversations that I 've had . ''
`` Yes , I think so .
The manager makes that decision .
A few players have already gone and there may well be a few others .
It 's also worth commenting that we ’ re not in Europe this year , so there are fewer games and Louis may take the view that he wants a tighter squad to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the analysis over last year , Liverpool performed extremely well with a smaller number of players but that 's a decision for the manager . ''
WHAT CAN WE DO IN THE MARKET ?
`` If Louis van Gaal changes his mind about wanting player X and tells us that now he wants player Y then we have the financial ability to do that .
Our financial position allows us to do things in the transfer market that most other clubs can not do .
`` I don ’ t want to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I want us to stand out as the best club in the world . ''
`` We ’ re a club that absolutely should be in the Champions League .
That 's what our fans want , that 's what our players want and that 's what every member of staff wants .
`` We have to strive to win .
We 're not here to be an also-ran ; we ’ re here to win trophies to add to that huge , incredible list that we 've won over many years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take the rough with the smooth .
I don ’ t necessarily read every single article .
I think ( then director of communications ) Phil Townsend gets more bothered about it than I do .
`` It ’ s important to understand what fans are thinking and fan engagement is something I 've tried to increase in the last 12 months , and I view the media as a very useful conduit to that .
So if the fans are unhappy about something I want to know so that we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of social media as well so it ’ s between the normal press and also social media that we look at . ''

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It is coming up to five years since Ed Woodward sat down for his last scheduled broadcast interview.
Woodward speaks every three months via United's quarterly investors' calls but they are often devoid of sensible football-related questions. Woodward tends to cover football matters in his opening statement before handing over to chief financing officer Cliff Baty or managing director Richard Arnold to address commercial-related matters.
United executive vice-chairman Woodward spoke eloquently on camera following the tragic Manchester Arena attack that occurred on the eve of the 2017 Europa League final, having issued a public statement earlier in the day. In 2014 and 2015, Woodward was interviewed by MUTV's Stewart Gardner on the club's pre-season tours of the United States.
On the eve of the 2014 tour, Woodward was a year into his new role and spoke with United's in-house station for the first time. United had no European football to offer after the apocalyptic David Moyes campaign, but had completed deals for Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw. Louis van Gaal had been unveiled as the new manager the previous week and United would sign four more players, among them the British transfer record acquisition of Angel di Maria.
After the window had closed, Paul Scholes said: "I think Ed Woodward has done his job brilliantly this transfer window." Here are the key portions from what Woodward said in July 2014:
TRANSFERS
"We've been working with Louis over several weeks with regards to targets and we’re continuing to move forward on some of those targets.
"We are still a huge attraction to top football stars around the world – there is no doubt about that. I hope [fans] will see the direction we’re heading in with the new manager, coaching staff and players, and a commitment to do what it takes to get back to the top.
"We are willing to invest. There is no fixed budget. Financially, we are extremely strong and funds are available. Louis is assessing what’s going on and there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes, so watch this space."
THE MCDONALD'S QUOTE
"It's the biggest club in the world. We are represented in more countries now than McDonald's. Stats like that, I love. It’s a huge honour to be in this role. This is the biggest sports team in the world, not just the biggest football team.
"So by definition it’s a massive job and I’m loving it."
COULD UNITED ATTRACT TOP PLAYERS?
"Absolutely. Absolutely. There’s no question in my mind about that. I've experienced a lot of conversations with agents and players and we are still a huge attraction to top football stars around the world, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind about that. That's not creating any issues in any of the conversations that I've had."
WILL PLAYERS LEAVE?
"Yes, I think so. The manager makes that decision. A few players have already gone and there may well be a few others. It's also worth commenting that we’re not in Europe this year, so there are fewer games and Louis may take the view that he wants a tighter squad to bed in.
Our exclusive extended interview with Ed Woodward is coming up on #mutv at 7pm BST. #mufc pic.twitter.com/WEbPV87j1A — Stewart Gardner (@stewartgardner) July 20, 2014
"If you do the analysis over last year, Liverpool performed extremely well with a smaller number of players but that's a decision for the manager."
WHAT CAN WE DO IN THE MARKET?
"If Louis van Gaal changes his mind about wanting player X and tells us that now he wants player Y then we have the financial ability to do that. Our financial position allows us to do things in the transfer market that most other clubs cannot do.
"I don’t want to see players going to other clubs in Spain, I want us to stand out as the best club in the world."
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFICATION?
"We’re a club that absolutely should be in the Champions League. That's what our fans want, that's what our players want and that's what every member of staff wants.
"We have to strive to win. We're not here to be an also-ran; we’re here to win trophies to add to that huge, incredible list that we've won over many years."
REACTION TO SOCIAL MEDIA?
"I think you have to take the rough with the smooth. I don’t necessarily read every single article. I think (then director of communications) Phil Townsend gets more bothered about it than I do.
"It’s important to understand what fans are thinking and fan engagement is something I've tried to increase in the last 12 months, and I view the media as a very useful conduit to that. So if the fans are unhappy about something I want to know so that we can react to that.
"We monitor a lot of social media as well so it’s between the normal press and also social media that we look at."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--IKEA set to close one of its biggest UK stores - putting 350 jobs at risk

IKEA has revealed it is planning its first ever store closure in the UK .
The Swedish brand has announced plans to shut its Coventry store - a move which could put up to 350 jobs at risk , reports the Mirror .
Speaking about the plans for closure , the Swedish furniture giant said it `` remains committed to growth in the UK '' and is looking into how it can meet customers needs as the high street evolves .
Peter Jelkeby , from IKEA UK , said : `` The proposed closure of the store has not been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact it will have on our co-workers .
I would like to thank our Coventry co-workers who have contributed enormously throughout this time .
`` Although this isn ’ t an easy decision , this is the right decision for the long-term success of IKEA in the UK .
At IKEA , we are constantly challenging ourselves to find ways to meet the needs of our customers and we will continue to try and test , investing in stores , fulfilment centres , city centre formats and our digital capabilities to make IKEA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (James Andrews, Rachel Pugh)

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IKEA has revealed it is planning its first ever store closure in the UK.
The Swedish brand has announced plans to shut its Coventry store - a move which could put up to 350 jobs at risk, reports the Mirror.
Speaking about the plans for closure, the Swedish furniture giant said it "remains committed to growth in the UK" and is looking into how it can meet customers needs as the high street evolves.
Peter Jelkeby, from IKEA UK, said: "The proposed closure of the store has not been an easy decision, particularly given the impact it will have on our co-workers. I would like to thank our Coventry co-workers who have contributed enormously throughout this time.
"Although this isn’t an easy decision, this is the right decision for the long-term success of IKEA in the UK. At IKEA, we are constantly challenging ourselves to find ways to meet the needs of our customers and we will continue to try and test, investing in stores, fulfilment centres, city centre formats and our digital capabilities to make IKEA even more affordable, convenient and sustainable."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--Why Bolton's council tax is set to go up even though 'the service people are getting is failing'

Council tax is set to rise by around three per cent in April .
The bottom line on Bolton taxpayer ’ s bill will be 3.05 per cent higher if proposals go ahead .
Bolton Council , which has a say on two parts of the bill , looks set to raise the adult social care precept by two per cent but keep the general levy at the same rate .
This comes after a rise of 3.9 per cent council tax rise tax in the current financial year .
Council leader David Greenhalgh said that the ruling Conservative group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking over the local authority last May by proposing a “ zero-percent ” general levy rise .
He said : “ We stood on a platform of an end to year-on-year increases .
We feel that we have to honour that pledge .
Especially in the first year that we are in control .
“ The vast majority of people in the town don ’ t believe it ’ s right to keep raising council tax year on year when the level of the service they are getting is falling.
” Borough treasurer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on track to make £23.5m of savings in the second year of it two-year budget having cut more than £11m so far .
The government is also set to give Bolton an additional £6.2m for adult social care – but this was granted on the assumption that the council would raise the ring-fenced adult social care precept .
Andy Burnham , who is responsible for Greater Manchester ’ s police and fire service , has also proposed raising both of the Mayoral precepts including a 18.2 per cent increase in the general precept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blackrod would also see a modest increase in the parish precept for their respective town councils .
In total , people living in the average Band D property in a non-parished area would pay £1,815.43 in 2020/21 , a rise of £53.72 .
If the Mayor of Greater Manchester goes ahead with his proposals , the two precepts he sets would account for around £300 of the total bill for the average Band D property .
A final decision on the Mayoral precepts will be made by Andy Burnham on February 14 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be discussed at a cabinet meeting on February 10 with a final vote taking place at a full council meeting on February 19 .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Joseph Timan Local Democracy Reporter )

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Council tax is set to rise by around three per cent in April.
The bottom line on Bolton taxpayer’s bill will be 3.05 per cent higher if proposals go ahead.
Bolton Council, which has a say on two parts of the bill, looks set to raise the adult social care precept by two per cent but keep the general levy at the same rate.
This comes after a rise of 3.9 per cent council tax rise tax in the current financial year.
Council leader David Greenhalgh said that the ruling Conservative group has been consistent in its approach since taking over the local authority last May by proposing a “zero-percent” general levy rise.
He said: “We stood on a platform of an end to year-on-year increases. We feel that we have to honour that pledge. Especially in the first year that we are in control.
“The vast majority of people in the town don’t believe it’s right to keep raising council tax year on year when the level of the service they are getting is falling.”
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Borough treasurer Sue Johnson confirmed that the council is on track to make £23.5m of savings in the second year of it two-year budget having cut more than £11m so far.
The government is also set to give Bolton an additional £6.2m for adult social care – but this was granted on the assumption that the council would raise the ring-fenced adult social care precept.
Andy Burnham, who is responsible for Greater Manchester’s police and fire service, has also proposed raising both of the Mayoral precepts including a 18.2 per cent increase in the general precept.
Ratepayers in Westhoughton, Horwich and Blackrod would also see a modest increase in the parish precept for their respective town councils.
In total, people living in the average Band D property in a non-parished area would pay £1,815.43 in 2020/21, a rise of £53.72.
If the Mayor of Greater Manchester goes ahead with his proposals, the two precepts he sets would account for around £300 of the total bill for the average Band D property.
A final decision on the Mayoral precepts will be made by Andy Burnham on February 14.
Bolton’s council tax proposals will be discussed at a cabinet meeting on February 10 with a final vote taking place at a full council meeting on February 19.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-04--What's inside Primark's new Trafford Centre store - including the Primark Café, Custom Lab and Beaut

What's inside Primark's new Trafford Centre store - including the Primark Café, Custom Lab and Beauty Studio

Primark 's new Trafford Centre store will fling open its doors for the first time on Friday , March 20 .
Featuring the store 's latest contemporary design and shop fit , it will showcase the latest trends in womenswear , menswear , kidswear , homeware and beauty .
The branch , which will be situated in Barton Square , will be Primark 's 190th store and will also offer shoppers a selection of brand new experiences never before seen in Manchester .
As well as a modern Beauty Studio like the one we 've seen in Primark Manchester , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also feature a Primark Café and Custom Lab .
The café , centred around sustainably , will offer speciality cafe and items including vegan rolls and pita pizzas .
And the Custom Lab will give shoppers the chance to personalise items including t-shirts and tote bags .
The Primark Beauty Studio will cover more than 560 sq ft .
Operated by RAWR Beauty , the studio will offer head-to-toe treatments in a boutique-inspired space .
Treatments include manicures , pedicures , brow treatments and lash extensions which start at £3.50 .
All treatments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ department will also sell Primark 's range of cosmetic items including the Summer Storm Beauty collection .
The new Primark Café will offer a selection of speciality coffee , frappés and soft drinks along with a range of hot and cold snacks .
Shoppers can choose from breakfast pots and cupcakes to vegan rolls , pita pizzas and sandwiches .
And with sustainability at the heart of Primark Café , there will be no plastic straws or single use plastic bottles of water available at the site and the café will use compostable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coffee sold at the café uses Direct Trade beans which are sourced from smallholder farms in Peru who are committed to sustainable agricultural practices .
Customers will also receive a 10p discount on their coffee order if they bring their own reusable cup .
Primark 's brand new Custom Lab allows customers to personalise items including t-shirts and tote bags from £3 .
Primark ’ s director of new business development , Tim Kelly said : “ We are hugely excited to be launching some amazing experiences in our new Manchester store .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shopping experience with the introduction of these services and creating an innovative retail environment for our customers .
`` Our customers can relax and have fun whilst also enjoying best value services in addition to our full and ever-evolving product range .
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Primark's new Trafford Centre store will fling open its doors for the first time on Friday, March 20.
Featuring the store's latest contemporary design and shop fit, it will showcase the latest trends in womenswear, menswear, kidswear, homeware and beauty.
The branch, which will be situated in Barton Square, will be Primark's 190th store and will also offer shoppers a selection of brand new experiences never before seen in Manchester.
As well as a modern Beauty Studio like the one we've seen in Primark Manchester, Market Street, the new store will also feature a Primark Café and Custom Lab.
The café, centred around sustainably, will offer speciality cafe and items including vegan rolls and pita pizzas.
And the Custom Lab will give shoppers the chance to personalise items including t-shirts and tote bags.
Beauty Studio
The Primark Beauty Studio will cover more than 560 sq ft.
Operated by RAWR Beauty, the studio will offer head-to-toe treatments in a boutique-inspired space.
Treatments include manicures, pedicures, brow treatments and lash extensions which start at £3.50.
All treatments can be booked online.
The beauty department will also sell Primark's range of cosmetic items including the Summer Storm Beauty collection.
Primark Café
The new Primark Café will offer a selection of speciality coffee, frappés and soft drinks along with a range of hot and cold snacks.
Shoppers can choose from breakfast pots and cupcakes to vegan rolls, pita pizzas and sandwiches.
And with sustainability at the heart of Primark Café, there will be no plastic straws or single use plastic bottles of water available at the site and the café will use compostable take-away cups.
The speciality blend of coffee sold at the café uses Direct Trade beans which are sourced from smallholder farms in Peru who are committed to sustainable agricultural practices.
Customers will also receive a 10p discount on their coffee order if they bring their own reusable cup.
(Image: Primark)
Custom Lab
Primark's brand new Custom Lab allows customers to personalise items including t-shirts and tote bags from £3.
Primark’s director of new business development, Tim Kelly said: “We are hugely excited to be launching some amazing experiences in our new Manchester store.
"We are changing the perception of the shopping experience with the introduction of these services and creating an innovative retail environment for our customers.
"Our customers can relax and have fun whilst also enjoying best value services in addition to our full and ever-evolving product range.”