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2 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk News Mother may have killed daughters, inquest hears 27-year-old and tragic girls found dead at home By Thomas Molloy A mum may have killed her two young daughters after all three died at their home, an inquest heard. Tiffany Stevens, 27, was found dead along with Darcey Stevens, one and three-year-old Casey-Lea Taylor, at their home in Arthur Street, Little Lever, in Bolton. A pre-inquest review hearing at Bolton Coroners Court yesterday was told: “Evidence suggests that Tiffany may have ended the lives of Darcey and Casey-Lea.” Greater Manchester Police (GMP) treated Darcey and Casey-Lea’s deaths on January 21, 2019, as murder but confirmed they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. Tiffany’s death was not treated as suspicious. Assistant coroner Peter Sigee told the hearing that he may have to consider conclusions of ‘unlawful killing’ in regards to Darcey and Casey-Lea. “I’m going to have to consider whether Tiffany had capacity at the time of Darcey and Casey Lea ingesting the substances that caused their death,” he said. “If she did have capacity and This is one of the saddest cases that I have had to consider and deal with in my time as a coroner Peter Sigee administer substances that caused the children’s deaths, I would have to consider whether the two children were unlawfully killed.” Mr Sigee said that he may also have to consider a conclusion of ‘suicide’ for Tiffany. Addressing the family, he said: “This is one of the saddest cases that I have had to consider and deal with in my time as coroner.” A two-day inquest is set to begin on January 6 of next year. Witnesses will include family members, Bolton Social Services, GMP, medical professionals and the author of a serious case review into the incident. Mr Sigee said: “My preliminary view is that these deaths are so linked that it is sensible for all three inquests to be heard at the same time.” Following their deaths, Darcey and Casey-Lea’s dads released tributes through GMP. Paying tribute to Casey-Lea, Liam Taylor said: “Casey-Lea was a beautiful little girl who was deeply loved by many and will be sadly missed by a lot of people.” Darcey’s dad Gary Eden said: “I will love and miss Darcey forever. “She will always live on through me.” Tiffany Stevens with daughters Darcey and Casey-Lea Hospital steps up security measures after bomb attack Extra security measures are in place at Bolton Hospital following the bombing last week at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. The measures come after every hospital in the country was told to review their security protocols. Last Sunday’s blast killed attacker Emad Al Swealmeen - but taxi driver David Perry survived. Now, NHS bosses in Bolton have announced new arrangements for patients. The NHS trust said in a Facebook post: “Please can any personal belongings being dropped off for patients at the hospital main reception be delivered in a clear plastic bag. “There will be clear bags available at reception if required. Where necessary, the contents of bags will be checked by our security team, so they must be unlocked and accessible. “Thank you for your cooperation.” Amanda Selby Brother denies murder of sister A 19-year-old has denied the murder of his younger sister at a holiday park. Matthew Selby, of Ashton-under-Lyne, pleaded not guilty to the murder of his sister Amanda, 15, when he appeared at Mold Crown Court by videolink from HMP Berwyn yesterday. She died after police were called to reports of a ‘domestic disturbance’ at the Ty Mawr Holiday Park in Towyn, near Abergele, North Wales, on Saturday, July 31. Selby spoke only to confirm his name and enter his plea during the 10-minute hearing. Judge Rhys Rowlands adjourned the case ahead of a trial on February 28, which is due to last up to seven days. Following her death, Amanda’s family released a statement through North Wales Police which said: “Amanda was a loving daughter and granddaughter - she was caring, thoughtful, liked to help others and very much loved. 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manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 3 Strap blurb RHP hghg ghg hghg ghg hg hg ghg hg ghg ghg hghggh ghghghghg h ghghg gh ghghghgh All I need to stop me vomiting 70 times a day is a battery - but it costs £10,000 mum’s ordeal with horrific stomach condition By PAIGE OLDFIELD newsdesk@men-news.co.uk @MENnewsdesk A WOMAN needs a battery costing £10,000 to ward off the symptoms of a debilitating stomach illness that can cause her to vomit more than 70 times a day. Leanne Willian suffers from gastroparesis, a long-term condition where her stomach cannot empty itself of food naturally. The rare health issue, which affects just six per cent of people in the UK, means the stomach is partially paralysed. It causes constant severe sickness, nausea, pain and leaves her unable to eat. Leanne, 39, received a diagnosis in 2008 after suffering from sickness her whole life. Before being diagnosed, she could throw up more than 70 times a day. Her life changed for the better when she was fitted with a gastric pacemaker that same year. I can’t see my family or friends or spend time with my husband or daughter because I’m going downhill Leanne Willian But two years ago, the pacemaker battery ran out, leaving Leanne once again in pain and vomiting every day. A new battery replacement will set her back £10,000 - and it’s not available on the NHS. Mum-of-one Leanne, from Bolton, broke down in tears as she said: “The worst part is that it took me away from my daughter and my family because I was always being sick and in pain. “As a baby, I had a really bad reflux. I was always a sickly child. “When I had my daughter at 22, it got progressively worse. “Before I got diagnosed, I was being sick all the time. “I’ve been going downhill. It’s affecting my life because I’m stuck in the house all day. “I can’t see my family or friends. I can’t do what I used to enjoy or spend time with my husband and daughter because I’m going downhill.” Leanne, who was tube fed for seven years to bring nutrition to her stomach, says she has been in and out of hospital ever since her diagnosis. The former carer, who was forced to give up work two years ago, says she has never been at home for more than two weeks. Leanne is now crowdfunding for a new pacemaker battery, which she Leanne, right, with husband Paul and daughter Faith previously obtained through private health insurance. To donate towards Leanne’s surgery, please go to: www.gofundme. com/f/help-leanne-to-get-lifechanging-surgery. News Covid rates are up in all boroughs Covid-19 rates have risen in every single Greater Manchester borough. Rochdale now has the highest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, replacing Wigan. it recorded a rate of 409.6 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending November 15, according to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency. The lowest infection rate is in oldham, where the rate is 269.7 cases per 100,000 people. in Greater Manchester as a whole, the infection rate is now 349.2 cases per 100,000 residents. A total of 9,902 people tested positive for coronavirus across Greater Manchester in the week to November 15. Compared to the previous week, the weekly total has increased by 1,182 cases, meaning the infection rate was up 14 per cent in the last week. However, despite the increases, the region’s infection rate is lower than the national average - which is 402.0 cases per 100,000 people. only Rochdale and Wigan - with a rate of 407.3 - are above the England average.

4 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk News Asa Millar has been jailed for three years Police hunting missing woman find body Christine Foster Police searching for a missing woman say they have found a body. Christine Foster, 60, has been missing from Wigan since Tuesday, police said. She was last seen at around 4.30pm on Greenslate Road which is in the Orrell area of the town. Greater Manchester Police cordoned off Orrell Water Park in Wigan yesterday as part of the search. In a statement, the force confirmed a body was found in the water at the park shortly before 11am yesterday morning. Formal identification has not yet taken place, GMP added. The death is not being treated as suspicious. A file is being prepared for a coroner ahead of an inquest opening. Birthday party brawl ended with stabbing By andrew bardsley A birthday party at a busy Indian restaurant descended into ‘mayhem’ and ended with a teenager being stabbed. A mass brawl broke out at East Z East in Whitefield during a joint party for two teenage girls, following a fight between two other girls. Two teenage boys brandished a cosh and another used a knife to stab a 16-year-old boy to the stomach, leaving him seriously hurt. Knifeman Asa Millar, then 16, has now been jailed for three years for the stabbing. Three others, Charlie Wallbank, Jacob Wazo and Jack Conway, all 16 or 17 at the time, appeared in court for affray following the ugly fracas. A mum had booked a joint party for her daughter and her best friend, hiring the restaurant’s upstairs function room. Trouble flared after a fight between two girls broke out on March 30, 2019, Minshull Street Crown Court heard. Millar got involved, throwing a punch at one girl and then trying to kick her as she lay on the floor. It’s thought he was in a relationship with the other girl. Wazo tried to pull Millar away, but was then confronted by the victim. The victim threw a punch at Wazo, with a fight between them breaking out near the DJ booth. Wallbank was one of a group who tried to pull them apart. Millar was then seen to brandish a large knife, lunging towards the victim as they scuffled. Wazo and Wallbank were both seen to wield a cosh, with Wazo swinging it towards the victim. Wallbank and Conway became embroiled in a fight, with Conway picking up a hammer and swinging it at him. The victim fled the restaurant and collapsed in a nearby ginnel. He later underwent surgery. Millar, now 19, is genuinely remorseful and has not committed any offences since, his barrister Rob Kearney said. Wallbank’s barrister said the defendant became involved as a ‘peacemaker’. Wallbank, now 19, had been carrying a cosh because of a ‘threat’ he was subject to at the time, Mark Friend said. Defence barrister Michael Johnson said Wazo had not come to the party armed and had tried to separate people fighting. Millar, of Cemetery Road South, Swinton, was jailed after admitting grievous bodily harm and possessing a bladed article. Wazo, 20, of Henderson Avenue, Swinton, was handed a nine-month jail term, suspended for two years and must do unpaid work. He admitted affray and possession of an offensive weapon. Wallbank, of Wilson Road, Blackley, was jailed for nine months for affray and possessing an offensive weapon. He received a total of five years and eight months for other offences. Conway, 19, of Holden Drive, Salford, was handed a two-year community order and told to do unpaid work after pleading guilty to affray.

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 5 Lowry painting could fetch more than £1m A PAINTING by LS Lowry is expected to fetch more than £1.2million at a sale next week. The artwork, appropriately titled The Auction, has never been offered at an auction before. Executed on a large scale in 1958, it was exhibited at Lowry’s retrospective show at the Royal Academy after his death in 1976. It is estimated to sell for between £1.2-1.8million, while a second piece by Lowry depicting a mill house is placed at £300,000- 500,000. Born in Stretford, Lowry also lived in Rusholme and Pendlebury. The auction at Sotheby’s on November 23 will feature works by artists including Henry Moore and Jack Butler Yeats. Sotheby’s Frances Christie said: “There can be few paintings more apt for auction than Lowry’s own auction scene, a work that captures the buzz of an auction in a manner that only Lowry, with his distinctive iconography, could. “He often kept track of his own pictures passing through Sotheby’s later in life. “The pleasing circularity of The Auction’s appearance at Sotheby’s would no doubt have satisfied Lowry’s wry sense of humour – a case of life imitating art.” The Auction by LS Lowry, pictured left in Salford in 1961 News By JENNIFER WILLIAMS newsdesk@men-news.co.uk @MENnewsdesk From Powerhouse to powerless . . . An artist’s impression of an HS2 train Government is taking all devolved funding and responsibility for northern Powerhouse rail away from the northern transport body originally tasked with developing it. In a letter to the chief executive of transport for the north (tfn), sent on the day government’s new ‘Integrated rail Plan’ was revealed, the Department of transport confirmed it was taking sole responsibility for directing future work on the project – which was scaled back in yesterday’s announcement. tfn would in turn become an advisory body as nPr goes forward. Government has said the move is aimed at streamlining accountability of high speed rail projects nationally, but Labour have accused it of pursuing an ongoing ‘Whitehall power grab’ that signals the ‘death knell’ for transport devolution. tfn was the first statutory body of its kind, bringing together leaders and a team of transport officials to make the case for northern investment. one of its main responsibilities in recent years has been the development of proposals for northern Powerhouse rail, the network of high-speed east-west rail links first envisaged by George osborne. Under that arrangement it has been responsible for instructing network rail. However there have been signs for some time that government is keen to sideline the body and tfn’s preferred option for the first stage of nPr - a new line from manchester to Leeds, via Bradford – was not taken up by the government in yesterday’s plan, described as ‘low to poor value for money’. It instead went for a new line from Warrington to marsden, a move that is £18bn cheaper and will not appear until the 2040s. In a letter to tfn chief executive martin tugwell yesterday, the director of the Dft’s rail Infrastructure Group, David Hughes, said the department intended to take ‘full and immediate responsibility’ for developing nPr’s strategic outline case. that means the funding provided to tfn for the project’s development will be pulled from next April, with that money instead going directly from the Dft to network rail. tfn would then become a ‘cosponsor’ of the project, effectively an advisory role on integrating nPr into local services and regeneration plans. the letter argues previous arrangements have not always worked well and that with HS2 and nPr moving forward, there needs to be a more seamless line This is the death knell for transport devolution Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary Jim McMahon of accountability into the Secretary of State. there had been suspicion at the outset that that move could be the beginning of the end for tfn and Labour’s Shadow transport Secretary Jim mcmahon said the latest letter from government proved that to be the case. “It was clear once tFn found its own voice and came up with a northern Powerhouse rail plan the government didn’t support, it would meet its end. “the warning sign was there with the n orthern transport Acceleration Council, which immediately downgraded the north in favour of a Whitehall power grab. this is the death knell for transport devolution.” the Dft has been approached for comment. government strips transport for the north of responsibility for rail project Now serving award winning £9.95 set lunch for takeaway and dine in 12:00 to 14:30 days a week. 0161 445 2145

6 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk News Range of complaints over new store prizes some shoppers queued all night By THOMAS MOLLOY & SEAMUS McDONNELL newsdesk@men-news.co.uk Frustrated shoppers have hit out at retailer the range after disappointment over gifts they received at the opening of a new store. Bargain-hunters were seen queuing up with camping chairs and blankets from 11pm on thursday, ahead of the shop opening its doors at the rock in Bury at 9am yesterday. In its advertising, the range promised the first 200 customers in line would receive ‘a gift bag with prizes worth over £2,000 to celebrate the 200th store’. However, this offer I was there for 6am but there were one or two people who had been out all night. Disgruntled Range shopper seems to have created some confusion, with shoppers who queued to get their gifts saying some were worth no more than £10. the range has since explained that the ‘total value of prizes and gift cards given away to the first 200 customers was £2,000’. a spokesperson for the company said that the first three people in line won prizes including £100 vouchers, a hot tub, a kayak and a paddle board. But, others who had waited through the night for the doors to open were less pleased. emma Louise, who queued from 5am for the opening, said: “We were promised a £2,000 grand prize. I got there at 5am with good faith that I was going to win. Finally, I received my bag, it had a pack of pencils inside, a bath bubble, a moisturiser, a bag of chocolates and gift card. “When I spoke to the woman I asked her how much was on it and got told it would be between £250 and £500. “Went to the till and the women said I had won ‘5’ I said ‘what £500?’ she goes no ‘£5’! I was so upset.” Shoppers queued through the night for the opening of The Range in Bury another shopper added: “In the bag there was a bottle of bubble bath, body lotion, a trolley coin, bag of chocolate, out of date edible cake decorations, packet of pencils, cup cake cases, Minky cleaning pad and a gift card which we had to take to a till to find out the value; we and everybody around us had a fiver in it. “I was there for 6am but there were one or two people who had been out all night.” Sex attack on girl, 13, walking to bus stop A 13-year-old schoolgirl was sexually assaulted as she walked to a bus stop in Stockport, police have revealed. A computer-generated ‘e-fit’ image of a man police want to speak with has now been released. Detectives said the girl was on her way to school at the time in Cheadle. A man approached her from behind then ‘grabbed her inappropriately for a short period’ before walking away, Greater Manchester Police said. Thankfully the girl wasn’t injured and continued on to school, where the alarm was raised. Officers were called to reports of the incident on High Street, Cheadle, at around 7.40am on Wednesday. Detective Sergeant Karen Wileman, from GMP’s Child Protection Investigation Unit, said the man was described as: “White, approximately 5ft 7ins tall and middle aged. “At the time, he was wearing a black thin jacket, a light brown sweater and jeans with black boots.” No further details have been released at this time. An e-fit of the man police want to talk to This Was £179 Shop all in one place with a choice of ways to pay App | very.co.uk Solo3 Wireless Headphones Now £119 Delivery £3.99.

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 7 ‘Tower plan murder is ludicrous’ An artist’s impression of Apex Tower, a 26-storey residential and office block overlooking the 200-year-old Britons Protection pub News Attempted charge A mAn has been charged with attempted murder after a patient was stabbed in the mental health unit of a hospital. Police rushed to reports of a stabbing on October 27 at Park House, which contains adult inpatient mental health wards on the north manchester General Hospital site. A man in his 30s suffered serious injuries and had to be treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital. An ambulance, air ambulance and a response vehicle all attended. A man, also in his 30s, has now been charged with attempted murder, officers have confirmed. The incident is under both a criminal investigation, according to the force and the trust which runs the unit. landlord’s anger at scheme to build block of flats next to historic city pub By daMoN wilkiNsoN newsdesk@men-news.co.uk @MENnewsdesk A PROPERTY developer has come under fire for its plan to build a 26-storey tower block next to one of Manchester’s oldest pubs. Arrowsmith Investment say their proposals will ‘enhance and preserve’ the 200-year-old, Grade IIlisted Britons Protection. Apex Tower, on the corner of Albion Street and Great Bridgewater Street, would include 72 two bedroom flats. But the Britons Protection owner Mark West said he is ‘dumbfounded’ by the proposals. He added: “We are vehemently opposed to it. It’s just absolutely ludicrous. “I’m worried this could mean the pub will cease to exist. “I have met with the developers and made my feelings clear. “We will lose all the light in our beer garden - and that’s before you take into account the impact of two years of building work. “And how the developer can say it will ‘enhance’ the Britons is beyond me. “I own a construction company as well, so it’s a bit like the kettle calling the pot black, but in my opinion there are plenty more sites in the city centre that offer more scope for this type of development.” After the proposals were released online one Twitter user wrote: “The poor Britons Protection pub. Looks like it’s about to get squashed.” Arrowsmith is asking the public for their thoughts on the proposal ahead of a planning application in early 2022. The consultation website says a ‘sensitive approach’ will be taken to the pub and vows its beer garden will remain unchanged and won’t be overlooked. It adds: “At the heart of the design evolution has been the consideration of the Britons Protection and preserving its importance as an historic local land- How the developer can say it will ‘enhance’ the Britons is beyond me Britons Protection owner Mark West mark and a Grade II listed building. “The Apex Tower proposals will enhance, rather than impact, the pub. The taller building on the junction of Albion Street is set back significantly to ensure the Britons Protection will remain a prominent and visually distinct building. “The entrance to the apartments in the tower building will be glassy and transparent and set back from the street edges. “The right side of the pub, featuring a traditional brick wall and original pub sign, will remain visible as the lower floors of the tower are stepped back, leaving the gable wall almost entirely exposed.” Arrowsmith has also announced proposals for a seven-storey office and residential block between the Britons Protection and Jury’s Inn hotel on Great Bridgewater Street.

8 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk News Brady under fire over £800-an-hour job Coleen Rooney on her way to the Julie Perry Events ladies lunch eamonn & james clarke But tory chief insists he has stuck to letter and spirit of rules By Alice richardson Sir Graham Brady is facing questions about a job which paid him the equivalent of £800 per hour. The advisory role for a management consultancy firm, which has no website and is owned by a constituent, paid him a total of £10,000 for around 12 hours of work, The Guardian reported. But Sir Graham – MP for Altrincham and Sale West and chairman of the Conservatives’ influential 1922 Committee – said he has meticulously stuck to the rules. He declared the role ahead of a committee meeting to discuss Boris Johnson’s plans to crack down on second jobs. Labour MPs are now calling for Sir Graham to refer himself to the parliamentary commissioner for guidance on how to declare the nature of the business he was advising on. Angela Rayner, the MP for A s h t o n Under Lyne, tweeted: “A senior Conservative MP is paid £10,000 a year for 12 hours’ work in his second job. Sir Graham “ B u t Brady nobody knows what (the company) does, so how can his constituents and the public know what he is doing or whether there is a conflict of interest?” Local Labour councillors are also concerned. Coun Ben Hartley, councillor for Ashton on Mersey ward for Trafford council, tweeted: “Some serious questions for Sir Graham Brady to answer here. “Wish I had a close personal friend who paid me £800 an hour for occasional advice. “Will he be transparent with people of Altrincham and Sale West what the nature of this second job is?” Coun Mike Freeman replied: “Not holding my breath.” But the 1922 Committee chairman told The Guardian that the company belongs to a ‘close personal friend’ that he was paid to advise on marketing and communication matters. Sir Graham said: “There is nothing opaque in this. “I have made a full declaration and have always been scrupulous in following not just the letter, but the spirit of the MPs’ Code of Conduct.” Mini marvel Coleen is all red-y to party Coleen Rooney had flashbulbs popping as she headed out in Manchester in a stunning red mini dress. A trusty little black dress is a wardrobe staple but Coleen wowed in her fiery party attire as she attended the Julie Perry Events Annual Fashion Lunch at Rosso restaurant. The wife of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney dazzled in her bright number. The 35-year-old mum-of-four also accessorised her £1,000 Magda Butrym dress with a glowing tan at the event.

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 9 News Ryan Wall and Christopher Thornton, right, exploited children as young as 13 JAILED: Evil pair Patel faces legal threat over migrant plans Campaigners have threatened the Home Secretary with legal action over her department’s plans to turn migrant boats crossing the Channel back towards France. Freedom from Torture, which supports asylum seekers and refugees fleeing persecution in their home country, has challenged Priti Patel over so-called pushbacks after it emerged she had sanctioned the tactic being used by Border Force at sea in an attempt to tackle the number of people making the journey. The charity has written to Ms Patel asking her to withdraw the policy and confirm it will not be introduced. It said there was no legal basis for the plan and claimed it “authorises unlawful conduct by UK officials and is forbidden by the Refugee Convention”. The charity’s letter represents the first step in any possible legal action. The Home Secretary has been given seven days to reply, after which the charity said if “no satisfactory response” is received then it will apply for permission to seek a judicial review. who used children to sell drugs By Beth abbit newsdesk@men-news.co.uk @MENnewsdesk A DRUG dealer who used children as young as 13 to peddle drugs between Greater Manchester and Blackpool has been locked up. Ryan Wall recruited three vulnerable children aged 13, 15 and 16 to sell crack cocaine and heroin in Blackpool. His co-conspirator, Christopher Thornton, also used a child as a runner to peddle Class A drugs and had his own side operation selling from a separate phone line. Both men admitted modern slavery offences after exploiting the children for their drugs enterprise. One teenager was trafficked from Tameside up to the resort town by Claire Daniels - who ferried them to and fro in her Audi A1. Wall, 24, controlled a telephone line known as the ‘Bones’ line to arrange drug deals. The line is said to have netted £87,540 over the course of the two-month conspiracy. Another phone line - known as the ‘Trigga’ line - was run separately by Thornton, 20, and netted an estimated £95,700 over two months. The gang were also helped by heroin addict Leigh Sledden, 38, who let children controlled by Wall stay at his Blackpool home. The case was summed up by Judge Paul Lawton, who told Minshull Street Claire Daniels was spared jail Crown Court: “The children were effectively puppets”. Wall of Lakenheath Road, Liverpool, and Thornton, 20, of Barlow Road, Dukinfield, were yesterday jailed for nine years and eight years respectively after also admitting conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Daniels, 36, of Ashton Hill Lane, Droylsden, admitted ferrying a child to and from Tameside and Blackpool, and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. But she was spared jail by Judge Lawton, who was convinced her involvement was caused by a ‘desperation’ for money. Sledden also walked free from court after admitting participating in the activities of an organised crime group. The judge said both Daniels and Sledden had been used by Wall and Thornton. Daniels was sentenced to two years, suspended for two years and ordered to carry out 180 hours of unpaid work. Sledden, of Claremont Court, Blackpool, was given a two-year suspended prison sentence. Olivia Beesley, for Wall, said the father-of-two suffers with ADHD and left school at the age of 13. Keith Harrison, for Thornton, said he had only been involved with one youth who had not been ‘corrupted’ by the defendant. Mr Harrison also advocated for Sledden, who he said “is remorseful in the extreme.” Open until 3 January The Trafford Centre is bringing the glitz and glamour this Christmas with its new sensational outdoor experience. Wrap up warm and explore a winter wonderland of rides and festive fayre. Outside The Orient, opposite the Great Hall #TCTinselTown traffordcentre.co.uk

WEDNESDAY, 3 NOVEMBER, 2021 sea levels among them. as “coal, cars, cash and tr es”. countries – has b en mi sed. the way with measure such as more than jus talk. described COP26 as “a test for say ‘I do’.” 10 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk News Police seize parcels ‘due to be thrown into prison’ two men are also arrested in dawn raids By paul britton Two men have been arrested and two parcels seized police believe were due to be thrown over the perimeter fences of a prison for inmates inside. Detectives said they contained ‘contraband’ and didn’t elaborate further. Dawn raids were carried out on two addresses in Salford yesterday - with specialist sniffer dogs deployed in subsequent searches. GMP said the warrants executed came as part of an operation carried out by the force’s new ‘Challenger Prison Team’. Set up this month, the unit is targeting organised crime linked to the four prisons in Greater Manchester and includes the investigation of so-called ‘prison throw overs’ of drugs, mobile phones and weapons. Officers from HM Prison and Probation Service supported GMP officers in the raids. Detectives said they believed the parcels were prepared to be thrown over the walls at Forest Bank prison in Agecroft, Salford. The two men held - aged 19 and 33 - were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to convey articles into prison. Both remained in custody last night. GMP also revealed that on Thursday night, ‘co-ordinated searches’ were carried out inside HMP Forest Bank by prison officers. A number of mobile phones were seized, which the force said intelligence suggested were linked to the ongoing investigation. Detective Inspector Jack Murphy said: “The new Challenger Prison Team are dedicated to relentlessly pursuing any individuals involved in these throw overs both inside and outside the Greater Manchester prisons. “These parcels often contain drugs, mobile phones, steroids, tobacco, paper soaked in spice, cannabis and even knives. “Contraband such as this is often up to five times more expensive when sold inside of prisons and can make the prison an unsafe environment. “It can promote gang culture and can lead to further crimes being committed by inmates and pose a serious risk to the safety of prison staff and prisoners, whilst lining the pockets of Organised crime groups.” The parcels seized by police Ant and Dec ARE welcome insist locals Locals have reacted angrily to claims that TV duo Ant and Dec are not welcome in North Wales after a picture appeared to show a banner telling the star pair to “go home”. Pictures have been shared with the media showing a banner hanging from a bridge above the A55 in Abergele with a spraypainted message reading ‘Ant + Dec Go Home!’ But locals have hit back at claims of hostility towards the ITV production, and said they are “delighted” to welcome I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here back this weekend. Local councillor Delyth MacRae was quoted in some articles as being critical, but she said the quotes used, which referenced a debate over use of a footpath, were taken out of context from a meeting earlier this year. Cllr MacRae said: “The town has been booming because of the show and the economic benefits to the area have been amazing, it’s brought so many visitors.” No more cats on keyboards Lots more ways to get your business back on track! We’ve left home working behind and our offices are now back open for business. 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At COP26 – the 26th Conference of the Parties on climate change – the aim is to find a way to achieve the Paris treaty. Pari sough to limit climate change to no more than 2C and preferably 1.5C of warming since the Industrial Revolution. Scientists warn that beyond 2C the By John Ingham inside: 8-page Cop26 pull-out Environment Editor consequences of climate change wi l become increasingly dangerous – more extreme weather, melting ice caps, rising Since man first started using coal, the planet has already warmed by 1.2C and is on course to hit 1.5C in 20 years. It may not sound much but even with 1.2C of warming, records for extreme weather events k ep tumbling. This year we have s en devastating fl ods in Germany and Chin and a recordbreaking ki ler heatwave in Canada. Recently the United Nations Environment Programme warned that commitments from governments around the world would only limit warming to 2.7C. With the UK hosting the conference, Boris Johnson summed up his targets He wants coal completely phased out worldwide, a switch from petrol and diesel-powered cars to electric vehicles, rich countries to help finance adaptation plans in p orer countries and for mitigation measure such as large-scale tr e planting to soak up carbon. His COP26 president Alok Sharma has b en trave ling the globe trying to get world leaders to commi to a 2050 target for net zero – eliminating or o fse ting gr enhouse gases. One of the key goals – ge ting rich countries to donate GREEN BRITAIN NEEDS YOU $1 0bi lion a year for five years to p orer Britain wi l te l the world it is leading becoming the first country to commit lega ly to net zero and ba ning new petrol an diesel cars from 2030. But it is also considering a new coal mine and a lowing new North Sea oi licences. It is to be hoped that world leaders do Gr enpeace International Executive Director Je nifer Morgan last w ek humanity”. 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12 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk The Silvrettabahn cable car stands closed on Friday in Ischgl, Austria and (inset) “Coming soon” can be seen on a billboard. The winter season should have started on November 25th but now there will be a lockdown of at least 10 days News / World Austria imposes a national lockdown AustriAn Chancellor Alexander schallenberg said the country will go into a national lockdown to contain a fourth wave of coronavirus cases. Mr schallenberg said the lockdown will start on Monday and initially last for 10 days. Most stores will close and cultural events will be cancelled. He initially said all students would have to go back into home schooling but Wolfgang Mueckstein, the country’s health minister, later said kindergartens and schools would remain open for those who needed to go there but all parents were asked to keep their children at home if possible. starting on February 1, the country will also make vaccinations mandatory, public broadcaster OrF reported. “We do not want a fifth wave,” Mr schallenberg said, according to OrF. “nor do we want a sixth or seventh wave.” President Joe Biden briefly transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday when he underwent a “routine colonoscopy” at Walter reed national Military Medical Centre, the White House said. Mr Biden, 78, drove to the medical centre in the Washington suburbs for his first routine physical exam as president. Austria had initially introduced a national lockdown only for the unvaccinated on Monday, but as virus cases continued to skyrocket the government said it had no choice but to extend it to everyone. “this is very painful,” Mr schallenberg said. the national lockdown will initially last for 10 days, then the effects will be assessed and if virus cases have Press secretary Jen Psaki said Mr Biden would be under anaesthesia during the procedure and would transfer power to Ms Harris. “As was the case when President George W. Bush had the same procedure in 2002 and 2007 and following the process set out in the Constitution, President Biden will transfer power to the Vice Police officers check the vaccination status of visitors during a patrol on a Christmas market in Vienna, Austria President for the brief period of time when he is under anaesthesia,” she said. Ms Harris, the first woman to be vice president, will be making history during the short time she is serving as acting president. dr Kevin O’Connor, who has been Biden’s primary care physician since 2009, wrote in a three-page note that the then-presidential not gone down sufficiently, it can be extended to a maximum of 20 days. Austria’s intensive care doctors welcomed the decision. “the record infection figures we have now experienced day after day will only be reflected in normal and intensive care units with a time lag. “it is high time for a full stop,” Walter Hasibeder, the president of the society for Anaesthesiology, resuscitation and intensive Care Medicine told Austrian news agency APA. “Given the current infection developments, we believe there are no alternatives to even greater contact restriction than recently, so any measures that help curb the momentum are welcome,” he added. For the past seven days, the country has reported more than 10,000 new infection cases daily. Hospitals have been overwhelmed with many new Covid-19 patients and deaths have been rising again. so far, 11,525 people have died of the virus in Austria. Austria, a country of 8.9 million, has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe, only 65.7% of the population are fully vaccinated. “For a long time, the consensus in this country was that we didn’t want mandatory vaccination,” Mr schallenberg said. “For a long time, perhaps too long.” Harris makes US history with brief transfer of power candidate was in overall good shape. in that report, dr O’Connor said that since 2003, Mr Biden has had episodes of atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that is potentially serious but treatable. the White House said Biden would authorise the release of a medical report, as is customary for presidents and presidential candidates. GLOBAL BRIEFING Fighter jets scrambled SOuTh Korea said it scrambled fighter jets to respond to a group of Russian and Chinese warplanes that entered its air buffer zone unannounced. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected seven Russian and two Chinese military aircraft in their air defence identification zone. The Russian and Chinese planes left without breaching South Korea’s territorial airspace, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. China told South Korea through a military communication channel the flights were part of its routine military exercises with Russia. Peng Shuai China ‘not aware’ of Peng Shuai issue ChinA’S Foreign Ministry has said it was not aware of the controversy surrounding tennis professional Peng Shuai, who disappeared after accusing a former top official of sexually abusing her. Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reporters that the matter was “not a diplomatic question and i’m not aware of the situation”. 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manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 13 News / National Squadron Leader Tony Bartley’s collection of medals to be sold at auction. Dix noonAn weBB MINUTE BRIEFING Andrew Marr Marr set to leave BBC AnDrew Marr has announced he is leaving the BBC after 21 years, saying he is “keen to get my own voice back”. the veteran journalist, 62, said he would now focus on writing and presenting political and cultural shows for Global and writing for newspapers. He added that moving to the Londonbased media company offered him a “new freedom” to do “fast-paced, very regular political journalism on LBC with no filter.” Sky broadband bugged Around six million Sky broadband routers contained a software bug that could have allowed hackers to take over home networks and access devices and personal data, a security company has said. The flaw has been fixed, but the security researchers said it took the company nearly 18 months to fix the problem. Sky said it had begun working to fix the problem as soon as it was made aware of it. Phone crashes kill 17 Seventeen people were killed on Britain’s roads last year in crashes involving drivers distracted by mobile phones, analysis shows, as the Government unveils tougher rules for using the devices. A further 114 people were seriously injured and 385 were slightly injured, Department for transport figures show. More than one in six of those killed or seriously injured were either a pedestrian or a cyclist, highlighting the threat posed to vulnerable road users from drivers preoccupied by phones. Cat’s Lucky escape Lucky the cat FireFighTerS gave lifesaving oxygen to a cat they rescued from a house fire in Jarrow. Firefighter Joanne grout used equipment donated by the rSPCA to save the pet, which the crews named Lucky. Trust fined over deaths An nHS trust has been fined more than £2.5m over safety failings after an inquiry into the deaths of two patients during “dark days” at one of its hospitals in 2018. the Dudley Group nHS Foundation trust was prosecuted by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following two separate incidents in which a motherof-six and a 14-year-old girl, who were both suffering from sepsis, died after being “exposed to significant risk of avoidable harm”. Flying ace’s medals under hammer A CoLLeCTion of medals awarded to a Battle of Britain fighter ace is expected to fetch up to £140,000 when it is sold at auction. Squadron leader Tony “Bolshie” Bartley was one of the founder members of the famous 92 Squadron and is credited with downing at least 12 enemy planes and probably several others. he flew Spitfires during the fall of France and the Battle of Britain, as well as in north Africa and was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross and Bar. The group of seven medals, including service medals, will be sold at the London-based auction house dix noonan Webb on december 8 and is tipped to sell for between £100,000 and £140,000. The medals, which are being sold by his family, are being offered alongside his service dress, documents and jewellery. After the war, Bartley formed a film production company, married the film star deborah Kerr and worked in the hollywood film industry. he died in 2001. Mark Quayle, an associate director at dix noonan Webb, said: “Bartley’s was a life of extraordinary adventure.” Squadron Leader Tony ‘Bolshie’ Bartley MPs back plans to end child marriage Natasha Rattu, executive director of Karma Nirvana MPs have brought the nation “the closest we’ve ever got to ending child marriage” after backing plans to end the practice in England and Wales, a charity has said. Children as young as seven are at risk of child marriage and it is cause for “huge celebration” that MPs supported a private members bill yesterday, said Natasha Rattu, executive director of Karma Nirvana. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill, which was given an unopposed second reading, would raise the minimum age of marriage and civil partnership from 16 to 18 in England and Wales. It would make it an offence, punishable with up to seven years’ imprisonment, to carry out “any conduct for the purpose of causing a child to enter into a marriage”. It would also make it easier to prosecute parents or family members who send under-18s abroad to be wed. Karma Nirvana, which supports victims of honour-based abuse, said it has responded to four cases of child marriage in the last week, calling yesterday’s debate a “watershed moment for change and better protection”. Ms Rattu told the PA news agency: “We’re absolutely delighted. “It’s a campaign that’s been 10 years in the running and to get this far is incredible, we’re over the moon.” The charity director said child marriage is a “real hidden problem” that has become further obscured by the coronavirus pandemic, with children less visible to professionals during the lockdowns. Many victims only feel able to come forward at a late stage as adults, which makes it hard to know the full scale of the problem, and Ms Rattu believes official statistics reveal just a fraction of the reality. The charity responded to 76 known cases of child marriage in the year to september 2021, down from more than 130 in the previous 12 months. Call logs from the helpline it runs, first shared with sky News, reveal that one girl was concerned that her sevenyear-old sister would be “married off” because of the shame she was said to have brought on her family. Asked if she believes there are other children of a similar age who are at risk in the UK, Ms Rattu told PA: “Absolutely. I don’t think that’s an isolated case. I just think that they are even more hidden than the children that are a bit older.” she continued: “The stories are just so harrowing and they have an impact as well as on the call handlers who take those calls, because we’re talking about the most vulnerable in society that are unable to protect themselves. “And professionals don’t always have the tools either to protect them, so this law is absolutely vital to changing that, ensuring that we get better protection, we get better identification, and I think hand in hand we’ll have better recording as well that will follow.” Conservative MP Pauline Latham, who sponsored the bill, says it will “protect young boys and girls at risk of entering into marriages at 16 or even younger, ensuring they stay in education and have the best chance in life”. she added that it will help the UK “live up to its international obligations by banning child marriage in all its forms and allows us to take that message to the rest of the world”. It was originally meant to be proposed by Health secretary sajid Javid, who tweeted that he was “so proud to support my friend”, adding: “Child marriage is child abuse and it’s time we put an end to it”.

14 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk News By ashliE BlakEy newsdesk@men-news.co.uk @MENnewsdesk Two police cars crashed into each other before one hit a house, causing extensive damage. The incident happened on Rydal Street in Leigh on Thursday night. Two Peugeot 308 police cars collided with each other at the junction with Boughey Street before one of them hit the wall of a house. A spokesperson for GMP said the vehicles had been responding to reports of a possible stolen vehicle in the area before the smash. The house was left badly damaged but was made safe by emergency services. officers were treated at the scene, police said, though none had serious injuries. The two wrecked police cars had significant damage. Part of the street was taped off as residents said they heard a ‘large bang’ before the incident. one eyewitness told the Manchester Evening News: “There are basically two police cars that look like write-offs. “one looks like it has been hit and there’s another one behind it that has hit a house. “Senior collision investigators Cops hurt as patrol cars collide – then hit house have turned up. Firefighters are here, they are making the scene safe. “Several streets are cordoned off.” A GMP spokesperson said: “officers had been responding to reports of a possible stolen vehicle in the area when the collision occurred at the junction of Rydal Street and Boughey Street. “one of the police vehicles involved in the collision subsequently collided with the wall of a nearby property, causing extensive damage. This building was assessed The two damaged police cars in Rydal Street and made safe. “officers were treated, however, none of the injuries are believed to be serious.” Fire crews spent more than an hour at the scene. Anyone with information - including dashcam or CCTV footage from the area at the time - should contact police online at www.gmp.police.uk, or call or call GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 2140 of 18/11/21. £139.99 was £299.99 Shark Refurbished Anti-Hair Wrap Cordless Pet Vacuum £65.00 was £85.00 DeWalt Brushless Combi Hammer Drill £27.99 was £33.99 Bosch Tassimo Happy Coffee Machine Selected Black Friday inventory only. Shark Refurbished Anti-Hair Wrap Cordless Pet Vacuum and Bosch Tassimo Happy Coffee Machine offers end 29/11/2021. DeWalt Brushless Combi Hammer Drill offer ends 1/12/2021. All offers are while stocks last. Delivery charges may apply to the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

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By ANDREW BARDSLEY newsdesk@men-news.co.uk @MENnewsdesk A REVENGE-FUELLED murder plot and deals to sell ‘astonishingly lethal’ weapons, including an AK47 and an Uzi, were revealed by the EncroChat hack, a jury heard. Law enforcement agencies gained access to the secure phone network, which had allowed users to communicate in secrecy. Five men have gone on trial at Manchester Crown Court, with four accused of conspiracy to murder. Prosecutors allege that Brandon Moore, 24 and Jordan Waring, 23, sought revenge after being shot in Kersal, Salford, last April. They are said to have recruited gun runner Umair Zaheer from Eccles in their alleged bid to murder a man to ‘hit back’. In messages later recovered by police, Zaheer’s EncroChat phone, which used the handle ‘mymorly’, sent a message to a phone used by the pair which read: “Get a location for this kid and we will end it.” Another EncroChat message from the handle ‘remoteplug’ used by Moore and Waring read: “Oh yes he’s a dead man.” No such plot ever materialised. Zaheer, 34, who also used another Encro- Chat handle named ‘Assassin’s creed’, Moore, Waring and another man called Louis Coleman, 23, deny conspiracy to murder and an alternative of conspiracy to possess firearms or ammunition with intent to endanger life. Zaheer, alongside a man called Robert Brazendale, 34, is also accused of being involved in a plot to sell an arsenal of weapons and ammunition. “These were not the weapons of casual thuggery, they included assault rifles with all of the terrible implications generated by that description,” prosecutor Tim Storrie QC said. “They were guns and ammunition... designed to wreak havoc of the most catastrophic kind.” Prosecutors allege Zaheer brokered deals and Brazendale stored weapons and had cash and guns. The conspiracy is alleged to involve the sale of an AK47 for £10,500, as well as a £37,000 deal for a Skorpion machine pistol, the Uzi sub machine gun and a Taurus Brasil revolver and ammunition. Jurors were also told about the expensive EncroChat devices. Moore and Waring, both of no fixed address, arrived at Salford Royal Hospital on April 3 2020 with gunshot wounds, discharging themselves the following day. “They did not report the incident to the police, or seek the help of the police,” Mr Storrie said. “They preferred to take control of events themselves on the streets and hit back.” Prosecutors say details of the Jury told of chilling ‘revenge murder & gun plot’ alleged plot were found on Encro- Chat messages recovered by police. A week later, Moore was arrested with others also being held. Mr Storrie said: “No shot was ever fired, it’s accordingly the case that the plot to kill him came to nothing. “Had he been found before he went out of the way, or before any of them was arrested, the plan to kill him would have been carried out.” Jurors heard on April 14 last year, using the EncroChat handle They were guns and ammunition... designed to wreak havoc of the most catastrophic kind Tim Storrie QC ‘Assassin’s creed’, Zaheer sent a list of weapons for sale to another user, including an Uzi, a Skorpion machine gun and an AK47. Brazendale was said to have been involved in the handover of an AK47 and ammunition, using a red Citroen van as transport. He is also accused of being An AK-47 assault rifle, left and Uzi submachine gun similar to those described by prosecutors involved in a £37,000 deal selling a Skorpion, Uzi and revolver, meeting a contact at Tesco in Thelwall, Warrington. The firearms and more 300 rounds of ammunition were later found at a house in Brent, London, plus a silencer. A third deal involving an AK47 is also alleged. That was later found in a roof void at a business park in Warrington. Zaheer later received the message: “Bro they found it.’’’ Jurors were told Zaheer, of no fixed address and Brazendale, of Selworthy Drive, Warrington, have admitted conspiring to transfer prohibited weapons, but deny intending it would endanger lives. Zaheer and Coleman, of Pendlecroft Avenue, Salford, have pleaded guilty to conspiracies to supply class A and B drugs. ●●Proceeding

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 17 Takeaway owner fined over filthy conditions By sophie halle-richards newsdesk@men-news.co.uk @MENnewsdesk The owner of a Chinese takeaway has been hauled before court after inspectors found the premises in a disgusting state. Chi Wui Kong, the former owner of Hodge Road Oriental in Worsley, has been ordered to pay £1,000 after appearing at Manchester Magistrates Court. Environmental health officers visited the takeaway in January as part of a routine inspection and reported smelling stale grease as soon as they entered the kitchen. They also found large amounts of food debris and grease on the floors, preparation tables and shelves throughout the kitchen and food preparation rooms. It was clear to inspectors given the amount of grease on the splashback behind the cooker that a deep clean had not taken place for some time, the court heard. The boiler in the premises wasn’t working so there was no hot water, and no records had been kept showing how long it had been out of action or what measures were in place to keep the shop clean. By law, Mr Kong should have kept daily safety records showing that daily opening and closing checks were being made. The booklet to record such checks hadn’t been updated since March 2018, despite council officers warning Mr Kong on a previous occasion in December 2017. Mr Kong did comply and improve cleaning after that. The takeaway was given a food hygiene rating of 1 and listed for annual inspections. In January 2019, Salford City Council issued further hygiene improvement notices for the implementation of an effective food safety management system and provision of hot water for effective cleaning, which were complied with, and cleaning also improved. Mr Kong left the business and it closed for a number of months. It reopened under different ownership and achieved a food hygiene rating of 5 in September 2021. Mr Kong pleaded guilty to three The kitchen was found to be covered in grease offences of failing to keep the premises clean, failing to ensure the provision of adequate facilities for the cleaning of working utensils and equipment and failing to implement effective monitoring procedures as part of the food safety management system. He was fined £180, ordered to pay £1,000 in costs and £34 in victim surcharge. News Covid-hit star Steps out of arena tour Faye Tozer has been forced to withdraw from the Steps arena tour in order to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid-19. Writing on Twitter, the singer-songwriter, Faye Tozer 46, said: “I am baffled and gutted after being so tight on our preventative measures. “Thankful for our daily testing to have been able to recognise it and so the show can still go on. “Please give the guys the biggest love as they continue to smash the shows and I hope to be back soon.” Taking to social media yesterday, the official Steps Twitter page said: “In unfortunate news, Faye has tested positive for Covid-19 this morning which means she is isolating and will be missing tonight’s show in Leeds. She will be returning to the tour as soon as possible in line with Government guidelines.” CLEAN ROOF UK ROOF COAtiNgs This week’s offer Have your roof cleaned for £349 Coating roofs Nationwide Protect your roof now Don’t wait for a re-roof, take advantage of this low cost alternative now! Check now - Does one or more of the following apply to your roof? • Is your roof over 20 years old? (Roof tiles have a finite life span) • Do you have concrete or clay tiles? • Have you moss or lichen on your roof? • You need or have had roof repairs (We replace 1-50 broken tiles for free) • Have your neighbours replaced their roofs? If so - You need to Top Seal renovation and Total Waterproofing System Do you want to: • Extend the life of your roof • Eliminate moss and lichen growth • Increase the value of your home • Have a 10 year guarantee with 10 years peace of mind • Have a water barrier not a vapour barrier (allowing the roof to breathe) Don’T juST Take our WorD for IT BEfoRE “First class job, good communication and service from the company. Reasonable price for great results. Recommended friends and family who are already in the process of having their houses completed” Mr and Mrs Parnell Does your rooF hAve moss AnD lichen problems? Top seAl is The Answer To your problems GuTTer cleAninG From only £39 A Fraction of the cost of a new roof 0800 959 6396 and 07467 080 604 • www.cleanroofuk.com email: info@cleanroofuk.com AftER

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20 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk Viewpoints Letters will not be included unless you include your name, full postal address and daytime telephone number (we prefer to use names of letter writers but you can ask for your name not to be published if you have a good reason). The Editor reserves the right to edit all letters. one city, many voices By lisa maynard-atem Managing Director at the Black United Representation Network (BURN) Would you say that you have a good relationship with money? Like many people, my relationship with money has not always been positive. I’ve taken out loans, had credit cards, overdrafts, etc. Fortunately, I turned my financial fortunes around and cleared all of my debt but for many this is not the case, which worryingly came to light when the pandemic hit in 2020. When lockdown first happened I was self-employed. All of my work literally stopped overnight. For me that was a really big wake-up call. It was then that I decided that I was going to use that time to learn about money. I watched a lot of YouTube videos and listened to lots of podcasts. I talked to a couple of friends about what they did in terms of investing their money. I tried (and I’m still trying) to learn as much as I can. Based on my own experiences, here are some tips to help other people get to grip with their finances: ■■Keep a record of every single penny you spend. ■■Know how much is in every account (I check mine every single day) ■■Make time each week to check the health of your finances and make the necessary adjustments if you need to ■■Have a financial plan for a minimum period of six months ■■Have an emergency fund. This is a MUST - your future self will thank you one day ■■Safeguard your financial future, whether that’s through pensions, property, investing ■■Get a financial advisor – it’s a worthwhile investment to have someone in your corner who knows how the land lies financially. ■■Make sure you reward yourself. Don’t go crazy but don’t deny yourself treats either. The whole point of working hard is to live well and enjoy life. All health workers are heroes, regardless of Covid vaccine status I am writing in response to a letter printed in Viewpoints on Saturday, November 13 (Medical staff refusing to get Covid vaccine risk spreading virus). Whilst I am very much pro-vaccination, it is fundamentally and morally wrong to force anyone against their will to be vaccinated or to threaten them with losing their job if they choose not to be vaccinated. This is a step too far and a violation of an individual’s human rights, which cannot be justified. Healthcare professionals who have been double vaccinated are still able to catch Covid-19 and can still pass it on to others and so why are we choosing to penalise those who have chosen (for whatever reason) not to have the vaccine? It makes no sense. For the government to introduce a ‘no jab, no job policy’ at a time when the care system is already in crisis is extremely reckless and short sighted. They risk thousands of care workers leaving their jobs and the possibility of nursing homes having to close down, putting further pressure on the system. The vulnerable and elderly, who this policy is supposed to protect, will lose the care of extremely experienced staff and homes may close because of staff shortages. Mitigating the risks of Covid-19 in care homes is best done through the regular testing of staff and other measures such as PPE – not by sacking those who have worked so tirelessly over the pandemic to care for our elderly and vulnerable. We should not be vilifying those carers and healthcare professionals who choose not to get vaccinated but should be supporting them and appreciating the very valuable job they do for society. They are all angels in my eyes regardless of their vaccination status. At times the government guidelines do not make sense. The attitude of some people is that we have been doubled jabbed so we can do what we want, when really we should still be wearing masks in public places and on transport, keeping our distance and sanitizing hands. NHS workers will have to be fully vaccinated by April next year The vaccine provides protection to the individual from getting a severe case of Covid, it does not stop you from catching it or passing it on – it might reduce the risk but does not stop it. There are many that have been double vaccinated that have caught Covid, so we are all still at risk of spreading this virus. The government’s decision on this is wrong on so many levels. If the vaccine is vital, then it should be mandatory for everyone and not just for the ones who have been doing their best under difficult circumstances because they care. If I was a manager of a care home, I would not stop anyone from doing a job that they have done well for years... shame on this government. Mrs B. Nuttall, Stockport ‘Levelling-up’ clearly a myth It is quite evident that the term ‘levelling-up’ has a different meaning for the London-based government whose perspective is always skewed to what is best for the capital. Although the government’s intentions – as outlined by Grant Shapps – involve the spending of a lot of money, there is no timetable (in his supporting statement Boris Johnson is noncommittal on timings) for what amounts to a piecemeal solution to the rail problems in the vital and heavily trafficked west-east rail corridor through Lancashire and Yorkshire. It would appear that the government has no intention of listening to or taking into account the already-expressed views of those who live and work in the area and whose livelihoods depend on good transport throughout the region, not to mention the fact that more rail travel would lead to less car usage with the side benefit of fighting global warming. It is ironic that the region is being fobbed off with a patchwork of ill-thought out solutions. The government might well have taken into account that the area has some considerable experience in railway design and practice, the Rainhill Trials of 1829 leading to the first inter-city rail service in the world in the form of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Rod Slater, Lymm Shocked by police inaction I am shocked and horrified at the reaction of a police officer to a lady who reported what she believes to be a serious crime (Uber passenger accuses driver of sex act in car, M.E.N., November 13). The lady was in the back of an Uber vehicle when she strongly suspected the driver in the front seat was committing a sex act (whilst the car was stuck in traffic). When the lady challenged the Uber driver as to what he was doing – only to receive no reply from the driver – the lady got out of the vehicle and reported what she suspected to a nearby police officer. But what has horrified me in this scenario is that the police officer chose not to believe the possibility of a crime being committed here without being prepared to carry out any investigation. Because of the slow moving traffic, the Uber car was probably still nearby at the time of the lady reporting her suspicions to the Write to: Viewpoints, M.E.N, Mitchell Henry House, Hollinwood Avenue, Oldham, OL9 8EF Or email: viewpoints@men-news.co.uk officer. If the officer had simply walked over to the Uber car and glanced inside the vehicle at where the driver was sat, he might well have been able to gain a better idea if any wrongdoing had taken place. If my suggestion contravenes the correct way that police officers are obliged to behave these days then it’s no wonder that there is such a low rate of successful convictions involving crimes of a sexual nature perpetrated against women at the current time in this country. Howard Gardner, Sale Memories are flooding back It’s with much affection and a nostalgic smile I remember old Withington Baths from my days as a lad paying but a few pennies for a morning of knockabout fun and delight in the pool. Taking a 42 bus from Didsbury, with trunks and a towel wrapped in an old bag, my teenage friends and I would head there to swim, dive, splash and splutter for hours before heading off to Maine Road or (Old Trafford for the cricket). And floundering round in the water wasn’t the only attraction Withy Baths offered hormonal

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 21 Haslam Park in Bolton, by Keith Rylance powered by QUOTES OF THE Week Insulate Britain activists (back row left to right) Tim Speers, Roman Paluch, Emma Smart, Ben Taylor, James Thomas, (front row left to right) Louis McKechnie, Ana Heyatawin and Oliver Roc, who along with Dr Ben Buse were jailed at the High Court this week. pic: insulate Britain/PA Wire youngsters. It was Mecca for meeting teenage girls. Many a romance blossomed by the poolside. Lifeguards with whistles ensured decorum was respected at all times. Those were halcyon days of innocence when simple pleasures came cheap and precious friendships were forged for a lifetime. My days of swimming at Withy Baths are now sadly long gone. My old bones creak and groan at climbing into the tub at home – but seeing the picture of the building in the M.E.N. on Saturday (November 13) brought back a treasure trove of memories as vivid and fresh as if travelling on the 42 bus just yesterday. I wish the Charitable Trust every success in its hard-fought efforts to restore this wonderful facility for future generations. Peter Bond, Wilmslow Fly-tipping is loo-dicrous Why do some people in Harpurhey, Moston and surrounding areas think it’s the normal thing to do to throw household rubbish in the street? I have seen beds, couches, a carpet stuffed in a phone box – I’ve even seen a toilet on the street. Have some pride in were you live. And to the morons who drive to the side of Conran Street Market to dump your rubbish – take it to the tip, it’s free. Duncan Twemlow, Harpurhey Red Cross is here to help British Red Cross is concerned about the number of people who, through no fault of their own, find themselves attending A&E multiple times a year. Boris Johnson. See ‘levelling-up clearly a myth’ Our new report Nowhere Else to Turn, shows some people are ending up at A&E more than 300 times a year. This costs the NHS in England £2.5bn. The human cost is more serious, with people struggling to get the help they need. The answer lies not in judging those who keep reaching crisis point, or apportioning blame within different parts of the healthcare system. We want to see positive, practical action that benefits both patients and NHS staff. We have seen how referring people to dedicated services, like our service at Stepping Hill, can make a difference. High Intensity Use teams, run by the NHS and Red Cross, work alongside people to help them find the right help. They take time to listen, and seek to sort out other issues like heating, benefits, or housing that affect people’s health. We need more of these services, so that every hospital – and every person who needs this help – has a local service available. For any of your readers who need help themselves or for a family member, call the Red Cross support line for advice and local services 0808 196 3651 or go to redcross.org. uk and the ‘get help’ option. Mike Adamson, British Red Cross chief executive “We were promised a Northern Powerhouse, we were promised a Midlands Engine to be levelled up. But what we have been given today is a great train robbery” - Shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon as the Government set out its scaledback plans for rail investment in the North and Midlands. “My intentions are morally right, even if my actions are deemed legally wrong. This court may see me as being on the wrong side of the law, but in my heart I know I am on the right side of history” - Insulate Britain activist Emma Smart announces a hunger strike after being jailed for blocking the M25. “The intention genuinely was not to exonerate anybody, the intention was to see whether there was some way in which, on a cross-party basis, we could improve the system. In retrospect it was obviously, obviously mistaken to think we could conflate the two things and do I regret that decision? Yes I certainly do” - Boris Johnson admits making mistakes in the handling of the Owen Paterson case. “No chance. Scotland have got more chance of winning the World Cup than that ever happening” - Sir Rod Stewart on the chances of him collaborating with Sir Elton John despite the end of their three-year spat. “We wanted to do something fun for the kids and then the kids were just not into it at all. Archie was a News quiz 1. Andrew Marr has announced he is leaving the BBC after how many years at the broadcaster? 2. What have celebrities including Harry Hill, Boy George and Martin Parr designed to mark World Toilet Day? 3. Which airline on Friday dinosaur for maybe five minutes. Not even five minutes” - The Duchess of Sussex on her Halloween celebrations. “Those who are responsible for the monitoring of McLeod have many questions to answer and I will be fighting to ensure these questions are answered, fully, honestly and in public” - Joanne Billington, mother of stabbing victim Jacob Billington, speaks after her son’s killer Zephaniah McLeod was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court. “It became apparent to me as the months of this year went on that a combination of the board and the founding members, that this was basically a Ukip tribute band, and that’s what they really wanted” - Veteran broadcaster Andrew Neil says it was a ‘huge mistake’ for him to become the face of GB News. Meghan Markle confirmed plans to remove itself from the London Stock Exchange next month? 4. Who will replace Craig Revel Horwood on the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel this weekend after he tested positive for Covid-19? Answers: 1. 21 2. Toilet seats 3. Ryanair 4. Cynthia Erivo

22 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk News By andrew bardsley newsdesk@men-news.co.uk @MENnewsdesk A SMIRKING dad threatened to burn down his girlfriend’s house with her daughter inside after she dared to stand up to him. The woman had told Mudasser Shamin she wanted nothing to do with him, after he punched her twice and bit her in a hotel room after ‘plying’ her with wine. Despite her rejections, Shamin repeatedly turned up outside her work, left gifts on her car and made chilling threats. After warning him that if he continued she’d seek a restraining order, Dumped dad in threat to torch girlfriend’s home Shamin threatened to ‘burn down her house with her daughter in it’ if she went through with it. When she told him she was pressing charges for the hotel room attack, Shamin said he’d wait outside her family’s home and ‘kidnap’ her. Shamin claimed to be ‘genuinely remorseful’, but was found guilty after a trial in which he ‘attacked her character’. A judge told Shamin he believed he was ‘sorry for yourself that you have been convicted’. Now Shamin, from Bolton, has been jailed for three years. Minshull Street Crown Court heard she met Shamin through one of her friends and they started dating in March 2019. At first things were fine, prosecutor Helena Williams said. But Shamin, who has a previous conviction for harassing another expartner, turned violent after they met for a night in the Travelodge on Bury New Road, in August that year. After arriving at 11pm, they started drinking wine until Shamin became abusive. Shamin then punched her twice to the face, knocking her unconscious and causing a cut under her eye and heavy bleeding to her lip. He left the hotel without her. She later noticed a bite mark on her foot. She called the police the next day, but didn’t want to make a complaint at that point. Her face was ‘grossly distorted’ by the swelling. About a week later, he began turning up outside her work, saying he wanted to apologise and leaving gifts and notes on her car. He turned up again in October, told her he loved her and asked her to get in his car. She refused and called him later to tell him to leave her alone. Then she warned him that if he didn’t stay away, she would seek a restraining order. Mudasser Shamin was jailed for three years Shamin said that if she went through with it, he would ‘burn down her house with her daughter in it’. Defending, Steven Levine said Shamin is ‘genuinely remorseful’. “I find that rather difficult to accept,” Recorder Mark Ford QC replied. After a trial, Shamin was found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and perverting the course of justice. Recorder Ford said: “It seems, having heard the evidence, you are a controlling individual.” Only £1.16 per can! Get £75 worth of beer for only £34.99 Includes: 30 Craft Beers • Magazine • • A monthly subscription of unique hand picked craft beers and lagers from exceptional small and independent breweries Save £10 RRP £44.99 SUBSCRIBE & SAVE TODAY AT HOPSMORE.CO.UK *£34.99 offer is only available to new customers. Hopsmore Beer Club Subscription is £44.99 per month thereafter. Please drink responsibly

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 23 Cars parked on the pavement on Gaythorn Street News ‘Dozy parkers are blocking footpath’ drivers under fire for parking on pavements at new development By JOSIE LE VAY newsdesk@men-news.co.uk @MENnewsdesk A NEW development is being plagued by thoughtless drivers who are blocking its pavements in search of free parking. Harry Gray, who runs the campaigning group Walk Ride Central Salford, highlighted the problem around the Local Crescent development near Chapel Street in Salford. “I realised [it would be an issue] when they finished the development and didn’t upgrade to double yellows and left it as it was,” he said. People are now flocking to Hulme Street and Gaythorne Street for free parking. Harry believes this is a combination of people who live and work nearby and those who are actually Local Crescent residents but haven’t paid for parking within its car park. “People will park anywhere they can,” he said. “It’s causing problems for pedestrians who have to make their way around Online audiences for local news media have surged by 17.9 per cent over the past year as more people than ever before seek out trusted local journalism to help them navigate the pandemic, new audience data has shown. Launched today, the JICREG Life is Local database update shows that 42 million people now access local journalism in print or digital each month, with sharp increases seen in the consumption of local news on mobile among younger age groups. News Media Association chairman Henry Faure Walker said: “The pandemic not only prompted a renewed interest in local life but it also created a surge in people wanting quality local information and reporting that they could rely on. As a result, local news brands now reach more people than ever before. “As we move forward, it is vital that agencies and advertisers acknowledge that life has become more community-focused and that local news media represents the perfect platform for them to connect with audiences in a highly trusted environment.” the cars that are either partially or entirely parked on the pavements”. Property developer Salboy said that there were 10 dedicated marked spaced protected with bollards - but that ‘rogue parkers simply ignored the signs and vandalised the bollards’. Harry says it is a particularly an issue for people with pushchairs, wheelchairs and those who are partially sighted. Yet it’s also something that can be easily fixed - and which he says is something the developers clearly didn’t think about. A spokesperson for the company said: “We are looking at how the problem of illegal parking on Hulme Street and Gaythorne Street can best be resolved. “We are working with Salford City Council and the Highways Authority to press for double yellow lines to be instated along the length of the roads in question.” Councillor Mike McCusker, lead member for planning and sustainable developments at Salford City Council, said: “Motorists who obstruct the pavement should be reported to the police”. More demand for local news The launch is supported by OmniGOV chief executive Paul Knight. He said: “Trusted journalism has taken on increased importance in our lives and advertisers can benefit as a result. And this is as true for Government as it is for the businesses which will power our economy going forward. Now, it is up to the advertising community to seize the opportunity to align with this vital and unique force for good.” Headline findings from JICREG Life is Local include: ■■Local media now has a monthly total brand reach of 42m people (78.5 per cent of GB population aged 15+) up 7.7 per cent year-onyear; ■■Digital audiences have grown by 17.9 per cent year-on-year, now standing at 37.6m people every month; ■■0.9m young people (aged 15-34) now consume local media on mobile every month – up 18.5 per cent in the last year. Newsworks’ Come Together research earlier this year showed a resurgence in the importance of community and that people value the role journalism plays in society more since the pandemic started. Get £5 off when you spend £20 on books and stationery at With the festive season around the corner, now is the perfect time to stock up on all of those Christmas essentials, and to help you out we’ve teamed up with WHSmith so you can make a great saving! There is something for everyone with this offer, whether you’re looking for stocking fillers, wishlist books or stylish stationery. So, don’t miss out on this perfect festive saving, and visit your local WHSmith High Street store today to claim your discount! How to claim To claim this offer, simply cut out the voucher and present it at the checkout in your nearest WHSmith High Street store alongside stationery and book products coming to the value of £20 or more. This offer is valid until Tuesday November 23, 2021. Please read the terms and conditions on the voucher before redemption.

24 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk News PCSO ‘angels’ come to aid of vulnerable OAP By damon wilkinson Two police community support officers have been described as ‘angels’ after going ‘above and beyond’ to help a vulnerable pensioner on their beat. PCSOs Colin Taylor and Paul Dawson took the 68-year-old shopping on their lunch break and later delievered a new television and washing machine which had been donated by a member of the public. The man’s sister, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: “I can’t praise them enough - they knew he needed some help and didn’t hesitate.” Colin and Paul first met the man, who lives in Firgrove, Rochdale, after responding to a call from a concerned relative. Once inside his house they realised he was struggling to care for himself. Sgt Matthew Honey said: “They could see the man had no food in his fridge so they took him shopping on their own lunch hour instead of taking a break. “They drove him to the shop, helped with the shopping and the trolley inside and then drove him back to his address. “They have also passed on crucial details so that the correct agencies can help him going forward. “They really have gone above and beyond the call of duty but that is nothing less than I would expect from my team. “Acts like this are not a one-off and we are committed to helping the most vulnerable people on our beats.” PCSO Dawson said: “We treated him as we would want our own families to be treated. “We heard that he didn’t feel up to going out but when we offered to take him, he lit up and it clearly touched him. “For us this is our bread and butter and serving the community is the most rewarding part of the job. “Our referrals to other agencies will now ensure he has everything he needs.” PCSOs Colin Taylor and Paul Dawson Chief Insp Danny Atherton said: “I am really proud of our PCSOs and how caring and considerate they have been. Little acts of compassion can go a long way.” Labour victory at by-election Labour have won a Manchester council by-election - but the ruling group lost votes to other parties over plans to build housing on a green space in the area. Mathew Benham received 52% of votes in the Chorlton by-election on Thursday, comfortably holding onto the seat for Labour. The 49-year-old former social worker had a majority of 924 votes. But Labour’s share of the votes fell from 68 percent at the local elections in May. The Lib Dems, who came second, accused Labour of ‘destroying’ Ryebank Fields in a campaign video. The green space owned by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is to be sold for housing in line with the local authority’s masterplan. Newly-elected councillor Benham described the plans as a ‘big issue’ during the by-election - but he said residents raised other issues on the doorstep too. He said the local Labour councillors in Chorlton would prefer no development to take place on the site - but they cannot stop MMU selling it. Share your favourite new dog-friendly business with TeamDogs Leave a nomination Visit teamdogs.co.uk

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 25 Deer? them is Roe deer are inquisitive creatures Seeing priceless Wildlife Church gun find Police found a shotgun hidden in a churchyard. officers discovered the weapon in the grounds of St James church on Wellington Street in Gorton. A number of police vehicles were stationed at the scene as the search was carried out on Thursday. it is not known if the shotgun was loaded. Det insp charlotte Quinn said: “This result takes another suspected firearm off the streets that could have been used in criminal activity.” By ALAN WRIGHT Lancashire Wildlife Trust I was walking through the woods, with the dog, when I heard a commotion in the bushes to my left. suddenly, three huge roe deer scarpered across the path and up the embankment to my right. all three stopped at the top of the bank to look down upon me – roe deer are remarkably nosey. One stopped to ensure I wasn’t a problem and then they all marched off to enjoy the foliage. Roe deer are also remarkably agile – they scaled a 20-foot embankment with ease and I have seen them leap, from standing, over a four-foot fence. My Lakeland terrier does not chase deer – he is well-trained and sensible. what would a foot-high terrier do if it caught a 20kg deer? alfie tends to use his walks as a diary, checking up on his wee-mails and meeting new ladies on his patch. It’s the first time I had seen deer in the woods since the end of summer and it was interesting to see a family group, with a fully-grown fawn. Deer spend winter in groups for protection and warmth. we are now at the end of the rutting season and the buck’s antlers were pretty obvious. He was the one keeping an eye on us as we wandered 20 feet below him on the leaf-carpeted orange, brown and red path. all three deer had dark grey-brown coats, their winter fashion. In summer those coats had been more of a reddish brown. For their size roe deer are remarkably well camouflaged as they stand dead still in the woods and bushes. However, you will spot them when they are running away because they have a buff or white rump. They eat buds and leaves from trees and shrubs, as well as ferns, grasses and heathers. They are considered a pest in some areas because they prevent the growth of woodland by nibbling at new buds on small trees. It always amazes me that people get so angry about “pests”, like deer, rabbits and rats, when we have wiped out all the predators which used to keep these creatures at manageable levels. The outcry when these beautiful animals need to be managed by humans is quite astonishing. and roe deer are, indeed, beautiful creatures. They may look delicate but they are tough and can certainly travel at great speeds. when I see them in our local woodland, it really takes my breath away. seeing the three this morning has also made me happy all day and keen to get out of bed at 6.30am again tomorrow. Nature is always there for us. It has so many wonderful surprises. It makes our hearts beat and our souls sing out. so we need to respect it and protect it, so it is there for everyone to appreciate in the future. A roe deer enjoys the sunshine BLACKFRIDAYSALE toshoplocal&save UPTO 80% OFF FASHION UPTO 70% OFF TOYS& GAMING UPTO 60% OFF HOMEWARE GetanEXTRA10% OFFsaleitems! Usecode:LOCAL10 Shopthehighstreetonlineat: downyourhighstreet.co.uk/local

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 27 Rovers return Our popular nostalgia quiz this week focuses on the many dramas involving Coronation Street’s pub the rovers return down the years. Two fires have gutted it, vehicles have crashed into it, characters have died in it and a baby was born in it! Ever since the first pint was pulled on screen in December 1960, the friendly inn has been the focus for every aspect of Street life. How well do you remember the rovers? Why not test your knowledge in our quiz and compare your score with friends. Answers at the bottom of the page. ● Coronation Street features in iNostalgia’s latest book Manchester Then and Now. It’s a fascinating new compilation of the popular weekly picture features in Sunday’s M.E.N. Manchester Then and Now is available for pre-order for £12.99 (postage free) at inostalgia.co.uk. It’s the ideal Christmas gift for all generations. 1. Many believe the fictional pub the Rovers Return took its name from the medieval Ye Olde Rovers Return in Shudehill. In what year was the 1 historic but dilapidated building, pictured above, demolished by Manchester City Council? A) 1958 B) 1968 C) 1978 2. Which part of the Rovers, pictured right, was the favourite haunt of the indomitable trio of Ena Sharples (Violet Carson), Minnie Caldwell (Margot Bryant) and Martha Longhurst (Lynne Carol)? A) The Lounge B) The Back Room C) The Snug Jean Alexander (Hilda Ogden) outside the Rovers, June 1983 3. The death of Martha Longhurst was the first tragedy to befall the Rovers in May 1964. Which character was celebrating a £5,000 premium bond win in the pub at the time? A) Frank Barlow B) Len Fairclough C) Albert Tatlock 4. Which character rescued Bet Lynch from her blazing bedroom when the Rovers caught fire in June 1986? A) Jack Duckworth B) Kevin Webster C) Ken Barlow 5. The Rovers’ second major blaze ripped through the pub in March 2013. It was started by Karl Munro (John Michie, pictured) who was trying to frame Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas). What role did Michie go on to play in the BBC hospital drama Holby City? A) Guy Self B) Tom Campbell-Gore C) Dominic Copeland 6. Who played barmaid Violet Wilson, who dramatically gave birth to baby Dylan in the Rovers in February 2008? A) Michelle Keegan B) Paula Lane C) Jenny Platt 7. Villainous Karl Munro knocked which character unconscious as he fled the scene of the Rovers’ fire in 2013? He later finished her off as she lay in a coma in hospital. A) Sunita Alahan B) Katy Armstrong C) Grace Piper 8. Which character suffered a personality change as a result of being injured when a lorry crashed into the Rovers in March 1979, shedding a load of timber on the cobblestones outside? A) Deirdre Barlow B) Rita Sullivan C) Alf Roberts 9. With which fictional brewery is the Rovers Return famously associated? A) Duff Brewery B) Newton and Ridley C) Kate and Luke 10. Who was the Rovers’ landlady in the first episode of Coronation Street, broadcast in December 1960? A) Annie Walker B) Bet Lynch C) Betty Turpin NOSTALGIA QUIZ 5 Prince Charles celebrates the Street’s 40th anniversary with a drink in the Rovers, December 2000 2 Answers: 1 (A); 2 (C); 3 (A); 4 (B); 5 (A); 6 (C); 7 (A); 8 (C); 9 (B); 10 (A)

28 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk Puzzles & Stars Cryptic crossword Quick crossword Gogen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Stuck on today’s puzzle? Call 0905 789 4220 to hear individual clues or the full solution. Calls cost 80p per minute plus network extras. Service Provider: Spoke Ltd, helpline 0333 202 3390 YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS 20/11/2021 Across: 1 Antler; 4 Shrimp; 9 Stationmaster; 10 Ransack; 11 Horse; 12 Offer; 14 Broom; 18 Revue; 19 Mustang; 21 Consideration; 22 Dosage; 23 Stigma. Down: 1 Absorb; 2 Train of events; 3 Erica; 5 Heather; 6 Interrogating; 7 Porter; 8 Snake; 13 Evening; 15 Braced; 16 Amber; 17 Agenda; 20 Start. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS Across: 3 Plots; 8 Natal; 10 Atlas; 11 Pal; 12 Naive; 13 Hexagon; 15 Evens; 18 Vet; 19 Grease; 21 Venison; 22 Hair; 23 Snap; 24 Reneges; 26 Abides; 29 Ram; 31 Rated; 32 Insipid; 34 Sears; 35 Nap; 36 Brake; 37 Hates; 38 Smash. Insert letters to form the listed words, moving between adjacent cells horizontally, vertically or diagonally in any direction. Insert all the remaining letters of the alphabet (except Z) in the grid so all the listed words are spelt out in this way. 1 C F H W N 8 Y O P A T X S R K L J U D E B ACROSS 1. Barbed sayings about eastern animals (8) 5. A pair of braces? (4) 9. Did he invent the electric ring? (4) 10. Since it couldn’t be better so get return on incombustible material (8) 11. The lady is a mother twice (5) 12. A rum one to inflame with love! (7) 13. In which sanity carries weight? (6,7) 18. Parson finds fellow had been flat on his back (8) 19. The pit belongs to me (4) 20. Conservative can’t find an easy way to go (3-4) 21. Some fine verse? Not at all! (5) 22. Fellow worker is ship’s officer (4) 23. It covers the wound while putting clothes on (8) ACROSS 1. Of the Pope (5) 6. Person’s private book (5) 9. Small stream (7) 10. Wide (5) 11. Fruit (5) 12. Broom of twigs (5) 13. Splits up (7) 15. Body of water (3) 17. Of the ear (4) 18. Pantihose (6) 19. Welcome (5) 20. Glowers (6) 22. Poker stake (4) 24. Fish (3) 25. Afters (7) 26. Continental quilt (5) 27. Native New Zealander (5) 28. Pass on (5) 29. Disentangle (7) 30. Edge (5) 31. Shallow round dish (5) DOWN 2. Foretell before the prophet (7) 3. Fine gentleman will annoy worker (7) 4. Does he train teachers (and put up colleges)? (6,7) 6. Tour now could be oldfashioned (7) 7. Put by shyness (7) 8. Give another appendage but not wholesale (6) 13. Lady goes round current road surface (7) 14. Most niggardly amongst one’s next of kin? (7) 15. Keeping up in the water, thanks to loaf disintegrating (6) 16. First-class, but 1000 deducted for having no purpose (7) 17. Business anxiety (7) DOWN 2. Skilful, dexterous (6) 3. Foreign language (6) 4. Cover (3) 5. The fists, slang (5) 6. Down payment (7) 7. Article (4) 8. Firework (6) 12. Tolerates, endures (5) 13. Sidestep (5) 14. Essential (5) 15. Emit light (5) 16. Valuable commodity (5) 18. Belief (5) 19. Authentic (7) 21. Envoy (6) 22. In addition (2,4) 23. School absentee (6) 25. Hold up (5) 26. Narcotic, for example (4) 28. Agent (3) Down: 1 Lapel; 2 Palaver; 4 Lean; 5 Tavern; 6 Steve; 7 Warns; 9 Tax; 12 Notices; 14 Gen; 16 Earns; 17 Seeps; 19 Governs; 20 Shear; 21 Visit; 23 Seminar; 24 Redeem; 25 Gas; 27 Basra; 28 Desks; 30 Biped; 32 Iris; 33 Pat. Q V G M BELT FORK HAREM JUDGE PROXY QUIVERS SURE SYCOPHANT WALKED A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y I 2 C H A W S T M B O J F E P R K Codeword This puzzle has no clues. Instead, every number printed in the grid represents a letter, with the same number always representing the same letter. For example, if 8 turns out to be a V, you can write in V wherever a square contains 8. Using your knowledge of words, complete the puzzle. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 I Need a little help getting started? Then call 0901 293 6261 to hear four random extra letter clues. Or text CODE and send to 64343 to receive 4 clues. Calls and texts cost £1 plus any network extras. Service Provider: Spoke Ltd, helpline 0333 202 3390 YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 O S F U D K P W Z Y I R H 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 L J A N C M G E V B Q X T Split Decision Cross out one of the two letters in each divided square to reveal a completed crossword grid. T O C P R W E N I X W C S F E P V U L I N Y X Q D G K H M I N E E M T R R L E D T A S C L H A E D L S K BEVY FETCH GIRL JOKING LUX MELD SOBRIQUET SWAMP A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS C P R O O F I L E C H I N A K V S S H E E T YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS W O K F Y H S M C L V A P I E R N G U X D B Q T J T H Y D K R W S E C B A Q U N M O X I G P V L J F

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 33 CARROLL (Elizabeth) (Betty) Betty passed away peacefully on Friday 5th November 2021 aged 92 years surrounded by her family. Dearly beloved Wife of Bert (deceased), much loved mum of Tina and Shirley, dearly loved nanna of Peter, Emma and Jason. Mother in law to Pete & Dave. Betty will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Requiem Mass will be said St Joseph's RC Church, Reddish on Monday 22nd November, 12pm followed by Interment at Mill Lane Cemetery, Cheadle at 1.30pm. All donations if desired to Dementia UK. All enquiries to Mr Neil Tweedie c/o Kim Metcalf Funeral Services, 95 Denton Road, Audenshaw, M34 5BL. Tel 0161 335 9699 or 07930691834. CARTER (STEVEN) - Passed away peacefully on 1 November 2021 in hospital, aged 72 years. Loving husband to the late Liz, beloved father of James and stepfather of Nicola and a much loved grandfather to Lily. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Friday 26th November 2021 at 1pm at Manchester Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to St Anne's Hospice. All enquiries to Owen Baker Funeral Directors, Tel: 0161 446 1006 COLLINS (LILIAN) - Peacefully at Glan Clwyd Hospital aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter, loving mum of Peter and John, special mother in law to Karen and the late Jennifer, a proud grandmother and great grandmother to all of her grandchildren and a dear sister to James and his late wife Pat. Service and Committal at St. Asaph Crematorium on Monday 29th November at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired would be gratefully accepted towards The British Heart Foundation and Macmillan Nurses c/o R.W.Roberts and Son, Plas Tirion, Kinmel Avenue, Abergele, LL22 7LW Tel: 01745 827777. MEANEY (JOHN JOSEPH) - Passed away in Ringway Mews Care Home on 18th September 2021, aged 67 years. Much loved brother & uncle and missed by his siblings. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 24th November 2021 at Our Lady of Angels & Saint Claire, Levenshulme at 12 noon followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations to British Heart Foundation. PARTINGTON (JOAN AUDREY) (NEE COCKING) - Passed away peacefully on 31st October following a short illness. Beloved wife of Bill, Mother of Janet and Grandma of Emma & Molly. You will always be in our hearts. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 25th November at Southend-on-Sea Crematorium at 1.40pm. Donations if desired to HARP, Southend's Homeless Charity c/o A.R. Adams Funeral Directors Ltd, 141/143 The Broadway, Essex, SS1 3EX. MARGARET ANN RILEY Margaret of Heaton Mersey, Passed away peacefully at home aged 90 years on the 13th November 2021. Margaret was a wonderful Wife to the late James and loved by children Ann, Judy, Jane, Gilly and James, sons- in- law David and David, and grandchildren Nikki, Jenny, Emma, Roisin, Jaime, and Ed. Margaret will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. On Wednesday 1st December Margaret will be received into St Winifred's RC Church for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment at Mill Lane Cemetery at 11:30am. Flowers welcome and donations if desired to Francis House Children's Hospice. All enquiries to G W Turner Funeral Directors Tel: 0161 480 3754 TAWN (MANDY) - passed away peacefully on the 29th October 2021 aged 59 years. Loving sister to Jeanie and Lucie. Mandy will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. The funeral service will take place on Friday 26th November at Altrincham Crematorium midday. Horse Drawn Cortege will leave Mandy's address at 11am. Donations are welcome and will be gratefully received for Francis House. All enquiries please contact Altrincham Co-op Funeralcare Tel: 0161 928 2410 BETNEY (BRENDA ANNE) - Died Nov 20, 2002. As we sat beside your bed our hearts were crushed and sore, you did your best for all of us until you could do no more, we love and miss you everyday from your loving Husband George and family xxx The Affordable Low Cost Funeral Specialists Complete traditional cremation service £2199 At any local crematorium This price includes Hearse, Family Limousine or Minister / Humanist, Coffin, Staff, Fees and Disbursements. No Hidden Extras Direct Cremation £1199 Pre 9am attended cremation at Manchester Crematorium £1499 Low Cost Burials from £2399 - Please call for details Prepayment plans available from £1499 with 12 months interest free finance. www.theaffordablefuneralcompany.com FIxED, AFFORDABLE Funerals From only £2395 IncludIng all Fees VOTED THE BEST FUNERAL DIRECTOR OF GREATER MANCHESTER 2021 • Finance available • Prepaid Funerals available • award winning company • Price match Promise contact number: 0161 222 8919 to request a callback, text ‘CALL’ to ‘60777’ websIte: farandbeyondfunerals.co.uk

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 41 Curry: revenge is not our motivation against Springboks RUGBY UNION By dUNcAN BEch Wigan added to World Cup schedule RUGBY LEAGUE Wigan has been added to the list of venues for the revised 2021 Rugby League World Cup schedule. The DW Stadium was left off the original list but will now step in to host one of the men’s quarter-finals in 2022 as well as the women’s group game between England and Canada on november 5. The double-header was due to take place at anfield which is now unavailable while the wheelchair final which was due to be held at Liverpool’s M&S Bank arena on Tom Curry has warned England to avoid repeating the British and Irish Lions’ tactical mistake of trying to fight fire with fire when they host South Africa today. The Springboks conclude the Autumn Nations Series at Twickenham in a rematch of the 2019 World Cup final, when they emerged emphatic 32-12 winners with a victory founded on the dominance of their scrum. In reference to that dispiriting afternoon in Yokohama, Eddie Jones has spoken of the need to face South Africa with a different gameplan when ‘fighting a George Foreman who can whack and whack and whack and whack’. It was the approach taken by Warren Gatland’s Lions during the summer, when the world champions clinched a 2-1 series victory. Curry started all three Tests and understands the risks attached to trying to meet South Africa’s strengths of a formidable set-piece, suffocating defence and a pinpoint kicking game head on. “The Lions tour taught that you don’t play them at their own game - which is a lot of kicks and slowing the game down,” said the Sale Sharks forward. “You probably shoot yourselves in the foot if you get in that cycle with them because that’s what they want. “We have to make sure we are clear about what we want to do. “It’s relatively clear having seen them recently how they want to play. We’ve just got to make sure we’re confident in how we’re going to go against that. “South Africa pride themselves on physicality, but at the same time there’s not loads to hit when the ball is in the air. “It’s about getting that balance right, making sure we’re clear on our gameplan and how we want to get it done. “They wouldn’t be where they Wigan’s DW Stadium november 18 will now be held at Manchester Central. it means Manchester will be the venue for all three finals, with Old Trafford hosting a men’s and women’s double-header final on november 19. are if they weren’t good at what they do, but it’s going to be really exciting and we’re ready for the challenge.” England failed to fire a shot in Yokohama two years ago as their glorious semi-final victory over New Zealand made way for a dismal no-show against an inspired South Africa. It stands as one of the low points in the nation’s rugby history, but Curry is not motivated by a desire for retribution. “For us, in terms of ‘revenge’, we’ve got a new team, they have a new team. It’s not about avenging anything, it’s about winning,” he said. “I’ve not watched the final back and you don’t need to for The only other amendment to the schedule involves a fixture swap. australia’s opening group game with Fiji on October 15 will now be played at Headingley due to a clash with an event in Hull and, in return, the MKM Stadium will now host new Zealand’s game with Jamaica on October 22. The five-week tournament will kick off as planned at St James’ Park, newcastle, on October 15 with the opening ceremony, Tom Curry says England know exactly what to expect from South Africa emotions, either. This is one of the biggest games of the season. “If that doesn’t get you up for it I don’t know what will.” Veteran flanker Courtney Lawes will once again deputise as captain for owen Farrell after the Saracens playmaker was ruled out by an ankle injury. “I love Courtney. He’s got a lot of respect within the squad. Whatever he says carries a lot of weight,” Curry said. “I’m excited the whole time, but Courtney brings that element of being calm, relaxed and the voice of reason. “I love listening to him. He’s very reasoned. I think he’s brilliant.” followed by hosts England taking on Samoa. arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and Elland Road will host the men’s semi-finals. The women’s tournament opens at Headingley on november 1 while a doubleheader at London’s Copper Box kicks off the wheelchair event on november 3. World Cup chief executive Jon Dutton said: “We have achieved our objective in delivering minimal disruption to the existing 61-match schedule and i want to place on record my thanks to all those who have made it possible.” Harrison backed to change cricket CriCket Tom Harrison claimed he had been given a mandate to lead cricket out of its racism crisis following an emergency summit of the game’s leading decision-makers. Harrison entered yesterday’s ‘all-game’ meeting at the Kia Oval facing rising scrutiny over his position as chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board but emerged insisting he had the renewed support to front a programme of measures that will be announced next week. There has been frustration over the ECB’s hands-off approach to azeem Rafiq’s claims of Tom Harrison Tim Paine has stepped down as captain of the Australia Test team less than a month before the Ashes over a sexting exchange with a former colleague in 2017. Cricket Australia said it accepted the resignation and would appoint a new captain, but added the Tasmanian would be available for selection for the forthcoming series. Paceman Pat Cummins is the Sport institutional racism during his time at Yorkshire and Harrison’s unimpressive appearance in front of a parliamentary select committee this week led to further disquiet. against the backdrop of reports that he may be called to resign, Harrison met with representatives of the 18 first-class counties, as well as delegations from the Professional Cricketers’ association, MCC, national counties and recreational game and left with his leadership intact. “i received the backing of the game, absolutely,” he said. “i’m determined to lead this change through cricket. i feel passionately about this issue. it’s something i feel to my core. i’ve been trying to drive an inclusive and diverse sport from the moment i arrived as chief executive in 2015. i feel very motivated and very supported to make sure that change happens in the game.” Paine quits over sexting scandal current vice-captain and most likely choice to become the team’s new leader. 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R T Dunne 87 5 3-8 Eclair Mag (20) R Bandey 7 11-4.............................Sean Quinlan 95 6 5-5 Silva Eclipse (34) Sue Smith 8 11-4 (C)............................ R Mania 87 7 10- Chef D’Oeuvre (216) S England 10 11-4 (CD)...................J England 84 8 9-0 Bob Mahler (18) W Greatrex 9 11-2...............................B Hughes 99 9 212 Speak Of The Devil (30) L Russell 8 10-5.................. S Mulqueen 84 10 -37 Defuture Is Bright (29) Christian Williams 7 10-2....... J Tudor (3) 94 11 323 Furius De Ciergues (29) O Greenall 6 10-0 (D).......... Craig Nichol 87 BETTING: 4 Amateur, 5 Defuture Is Bright, 6 Silva Eclipse, 15-2 Chef D’Oeuvre, 8 Jersey Bean, 10 Furius De Ciergues, Truckin Away, Speak Of The Devil, Captain Drake, 14 Others. 2020: PERFECT CANDIDATE 13 11 11, Paddy Brennan 8-1 (F O’Brien), 11 ran. FORM GUIDE: AMATEUR 9-2fav Midfield, hit 3rd, not fluent 12th, headway 18th, stayed on to chase leader 4 out, close up 3 out, ridden to lead before 2 out where not fluent, drew clear before last, stayed on strongly flat, won at Ffos Las 3m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Apr beating Legends Gold by 7l, 14 ran. DEFUTURE IS BRIGHT 6-1 Held up in mid-division, headway when not fluent 3 out, no extra from 2 out, 7th of 17, 16l behind Strictlyadancer at Cheltenham 3m 1f am hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Oct. SILVA ECLIPSE 8-1 Midfield, ridden 5 out, headway before 2 out, weakened after last, 5th of 9, 31l behind Hewick at Sedgefield 3m 5f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd in Oct. CHEF D’OEUVRE 14-1 Held up towards rear, headway from 19th, weakened 22nd, tailed off, 12th of 22, 42l behind Mighty Thunder at Ayr 4m hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Apr. 1.15 BETFAIR HANDICAP HURDLE (GBB RACE) (2) 2m 3f Winner £26,015 (10 run) RTV 1 13- Navajo Pass (273) D McCain 5 11-12 (C)...................... T Gillard (5) 70 2 -34 Christopher Wood (14) P Nicholls 6 11-8..............A Cheleda (5) 96 3 -23 Tommy’s Oscar (20) A Hamilton 6 11-1 (BF)...........D McMenamin 94 4 4-8 Calico (35) D Skelton 5 10-13 (BF)....................................H Skelton 92 5 -09 Lignou (166) J Candlish 6 10-9 (D)..............................Sean Quinlan 85 6 110 Wicked West (126) Dr R Newland 5 10-5.................... C Hammond 88 7 1-3 Mackenberg (21) D McCain 6 10-4................................B Hughes 96 8 -23 Thibault A West 8 10-2.................................................. R Patrick 93 9 -42 Our Surprise (21) H Fry 6 10-0 (D)................................ S Bowen 92 10 10- Homme Public (249) O Greenall 4 10-0...................... Craig Nichol 99 BETTING: 7-2 Our Surprise, 5 Calico, 11-2 Navajo Pass, 6 Christopher Wood, 13-2 Tommy’s Oscar, 7 Mackenberg, 12 Wicked West, Homme Public, 14 Others. 2020: WAR LORD 5 11 0, Robbie Power 13-2 (C Tizzard), 14 ran. FORM GUIDE: OUR SURPRISE 6-1 Raced keenly in mid-division, headway to track front rank before 3 out, ridden and pressed leaders 2 out, left in second 2 out, led before omitted last, kept on and swerved left run-in, headed close home, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Haafapiece at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Oct. CALICO 10-3fav Raced in mid-division, made headway before 3 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened, 8th of 12, 22l behind Glory And Fortune at Ffos Las 2m hcp hdl (2) gd in Oct. NAVAJO PASS 6-1 Soon led, not fluent 4th, headed after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 3rd of 6, 41l behind Goshen at Wincanton 1m 7f hdl G2 (1) hvy in Feb. CHRISTOPHER WOOD 16-1 Led narrowly, headed before 3rd, still in touch 3 out, ridden before 2 out, faded before last, 4th of 6, 17l behind Sceau Royal at Wincanton 1m 7f hdl G2 (1) gd. 1.50 BETFAIR GRADUATION CHASE (GBB RACE) (2) 2m 6f Winner £26,015 (4 run) ITV1/RTV 1 17- Alnadam (249) D Skelton 8 11-9.....................................H Skelton 70 2 3-2 Itchy Feet (27) O Murphy 7 11-9................................... G Sheehan 99 3 2-1 Bravemansgame (41) P Nicholls 6 11-5.......................H Cobden 82 4 212 Pay The Piper (20) A Hamilton 6 11-2....................D McMenamin 76 BETTING: 8-13 Bravemansgame, 7-2 Itchy Feet, 9-2 Pay The Piper, 14 Alnadam. FORM GUIDE: BRAVEMANSGAME 4-6fav Made all, jumped well, won unchallenged, impressive, won at Newton Abbot 2m 5f int chs (2) gs in Oct beating Fusil Raffles by 6l, 4 ran. ITCHY FEET 11-2 Jumped right at times, soon chasing leaders, went 2nd 4th until 7th, went 2nd 12th until 3 out, soon hanging left, rallied from last, went 2nd and rider dropped rein briefly flat, switched right and kept on, not trouble winner, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Allmankind at Aintree 2m 4f ltd hcp chs Grd 2 (1) gd in Oct. PAY THE PIPER 6-1 Prominent, pecked 3 out, disputed lead after 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, every chance last, ridden run-in, stayed on well but headed final 110 yards, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Fiddlerontheroof at Carlisle 2m 4f List ch (1) sft in Oct. ALNADAM 11-2 Prominent, led and mistake 4 out, headed next, weakened inside final 100 yards, lost 4th towards finish, 7th of 16, 12l behind Vintage Clouds at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp chs G3 (1) sft in Mar. 2.25 STAYERS’ HANDICAP HURDLE (GRADE 3) (GBB RACE) (1) 3m Winner £56,950 (16 run) ITV1/RTV 1 0-2 If The Cap Fits (14) H Fry 9 11-12 (BF)............................... D Jacob 87 2 10- Brinkley (247) D Pipe 6 11-9....................................T Scudamore 97 3 -46 Ask Dillon (21) F O’Brien 8 11-7 (D2)................... P J Kavanagh (7) 99 4 -P1 Stoney Mountain (16) J Snowden 8 11-5 (CD)............ G Sheehan 95 5 10- Storm Arising (247) P Nicholls 7 11-2 (D)......................H Cobden 85 6 8-2 Doctor Duffy (30) C Byrnes (IRE) 8 11-2......................... A Wedge 90 7 1-1 Orbys Legend (42) P Hobbs 5 11-1.................................B R Jones 96 8 -22 Didtheyleaveuoutto (16) N Gifford 8 10-13..........K Brogan (3) 96 9 2-2 Dans Le Vent (35) E Williams 8 10-12............... Isabel Williams (5) 97 10 4-1 Flight Deck (38) Jonjo O’Neill 7 10-10 (D)................ Jonjo O’Neill Jr 93 11 10- Martinhal (246) D Pipe 6 10-9...................................... R Patrick 94 12 1-1 Bass Rock (20) A M Thomson 5 10-7.................................. R Mania 96 13 3-3 Gladiateur Allen (23) J Williams 5 10-6 (BF)......... C Williams (3) 94 14 -44 Winningseverything (27) H Fry 7 10-5..............L Murtagh (3) 97 15 F-5 Riggs (27) D Skelton 6 10-4..............................................H Skelton 98 16 241 Rightplacerightime (18) E Mullins (IRE) 6 10-2 (D).H Kimber (7) 70 BETTING: 11-2 Riggs, 6 Rightplacerightime, 15-2 Orbys Legend, 8 Bass Rock, 10 Brinkley, Stoney Mountain, Flight Deck, 12 Doctor Duffy, If The Cap Fits, 14 Others. FORM GUIDE: RIGGS 10-3 Held up in rear, not fluent 8th or 3 out, headway from 2 out, kept on flat, never on terms, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Mackelduff at Aintree 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) gd in Oct. RIGHTPLACERIGHTIME 6-5fav Made all, clear from 3rd, mistake 4 out and reduced advantage, pushed along and slight mistake 2 out, ridden and clear before last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 3m beg chs beating Yabo by 8l, 10 ran. ORBYS LEGEND 7-1 Chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, led 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on strongly, eased close home, won at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gd in Oct beating Didtheyleaveuoutto by 1l, 17 ran. BASS ROCK 8-1 Prominent, led narrowly 3 out, pushed along and went clear last, ridden out flat, stayed on well, won at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-150 (2) sft in Oct beating Teescomponents Lad by 5l, 9 ran. 3.00 BETFAIR CHASE (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE) (1) 3m 2f Winner £112,540 (8 run) ITV1/RTV 1 12- A Plus Tard (246) H De Bromhead (IRE) 7 11-7............ R Blackmore 99 2 2P- Bristol De Mai (224) N Twiston-Davies 10 11-7 (CD3).......... D Jacob 92 3 1-7 Chatham Street Lad (41) M Winters (IRE) 9 11-7.........S Quinlan 81 4 2-3 Clondaw Castle (21) T R George 9 11-7..........................J J Burke 90 5 UP- Imperial Aura (247) K Bailey 8 11-7..................................D Bass — 6 12- Next Destination (249) P Nicholls 9 11-7.....................H Cobden 82 7 16- Royale Pagaille (246) V Williams 7 11-7 (CD)................C Deutsch 70 8 3P- Waiting Patiently (226) C Williams 10 11-7 (C)............B Hughes — BETTING: 6-4 A Plus Tard, 10-3 Bristol De Mai, 5 Next Destination, 6 Waiting Patiently, 8 Royale Pagaille, 12 Imperial Aura, 33 Clondaw Castle, 50 Chatham Street Lad. 2020: BRISTOL DE MAI 9 11 7, Daryl Jacob 9-4 (N Twiston-Davies), 5 ran. FORM GUIDE: A PLUS TARD 10-3 Held up towards rear, steady headway from 13th, mistake 16th, checked and taken back slightly before 3 out, went close 2nd final bend, 2 lengths down 2 out, stayed on well but able to get back to winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Minella Indo at Cheltenham 3m 2f chs G1 (1) gs in Mar. BRISTOL DE MAI 25-1 Chasing leaders when pecked 1st, lost some places next, blundered 7th (foinavon), mistake 9th (valentines), well beaten 19th, pulled up before 22nd (bechers 2nd time), in a race won by Minella Times at Aintree 4m 2f hcap ch Grd 3 (1) gs in Apr, 40 ran. NEXT DESTINATION 3-1 Tracked leader, led after 3 out, headed 2 out, close 3rd last, went and stayed on flat, not able to trouble winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Galvin at Cheltenham 3m 6f nov chs G2 (1) gs in Mar. WAITING PATIENTLY 4-1 Held up towards rear, headway from 11th, went 3rd 3 out until before 2 out, weakened quickly, pulled up before last, in a race won by Clan Des Obeaux at Aintree 3m 1f Grade 1 chs (1) gs in Apr, 9 ran. ROYALE PAGAILLE 14-1 Behind, hit 2nd, not fluent 6th, mistake 9th, switched to outside before 13th, mistake 15th, hit 18th, struggling 4 out, never any chance, 6th of 12, 49l behind Minella Indo at Cheltenham 3m 2f chs G1 (1) gs in Mar. IMPERIAL AURA 8-1 Chased leaders, slow 4th, lost place 11th, slow and behind next, pulled up before 13th, in a race won by Allaho at Cheltenham 2m 5f Grade 1 chs (1) gs in Mar, 11 ran. CLONDAW CASTLE 8-1 In rear, ridden home turn, left in third 3 out, chased winner before 2 out, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 7, 19l behind Fusil Raffles at Wetherby 3m chs Grd 2 (1) gs in Oct. CHATHAM STREET LAD 13-2 Mid-division, 7th after 9th, headway to 3rd before 3 out, lost place and weakened before 2 out, 7th of 15, 27l behind Ontheropes at Limerick 3m hcap ch sft in Oct. 3.35 BETFAIR HANDICAP CHASE (GBB RACE) (2) 3m 2f Winner £26,015 (7 run) ITV1/RTV 1 9-3 Ramses De Teillee (41) D Pipe 9 12-2 (C)................... F Gillard (3) 94 2 146 Fidux (42) A King 8 11-12...................................Sean Houlihan (3) 96 3 1P- Empire Steel (225) A M Thomson 7 11-9.......................... R Mania 89 4 4-8 Mr Muldoon (35) Dr R Newland 8 11-7..................... C Hammond 99 5 -76 Potters Corner (8) Christian Williams 11 11-6............... A Wedge 70 6 0-5 Joke Dancer (22) Sue Smith 8 11-3 (C3)....................Sean Quinlan 79 7 511 Strictlyadancer (7) Christian Williams 7 10-5............. J Tudor (3) 84 BETTING: 6-4 Strictlyadancer, 4 Ramses De Teillee, 5 Empire Steel, 8 Potters Corner, Fidux, 10 Mr Muldoon, 14 Joke Dancer. 2020: SNOW LEOPARDESS 8 10 10, Brian Hughes 9-2 JtFav (C Longsdon), 12 ran. FORM GUIDE: STRICTLYADANCER 9-4fav Held up towards rear, closer in mid-division at 8th, chased leaders 15th, led 3 out, 2 lengths ahead last, stayed on well run-in, won at Cheltenham 3m 1f am hcp chs 0-140 (3) gd beating Mindsmadeup by 2 1/4l, 13 ran. RAMSES DE TEILLEE 11-1 Tracked leaders, led 8th and increased pace, ridden and headed 3 out, soon left behind by front pair, plugged on for distant third, 3rd of 8, 31l behind Ballymillsy at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp hdl (2) gs in Oct. EMPIRE STEEL 12-1 Chased leaders, mistake and lost place 8th, closed 11th, struggling 13th, pulled up before 15th, in a race won by Chantry House at Aintree 3m 1f nov chs G1 (1) gs in Apr, 7 ran. FIDUX 14-1 Towards rear, headway before 5 out, chased leaders 4 out, ridden 3 out, not pace to challenge, 6th of 13, 14l behind Chirico Vallis at Chepstow 3m hcap ch (2) gd in Oct. POTTERS CORNER 12-1 Close up when slow 1st, led after 1st, headed 3rd, soon disputing lead again, led 7th, not fluent 4 out, stumbled on bend and headed 2 out, soon ridden, weakened after last, 6th of 13, 15l behind Back On The Lash at Cheltenham 3m 6f hcp chs (2) gd. MR MULDOON 12-1 Tracked leader until ridden 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 9, 35l behind Senior Citizen at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcap ch (2) gd in Oct. ASCOT Going: Good-good to soft in places 12.20 MOLTON BROWN NOVICES’ HURDLE (GBB RACE) (2) 2m 6f Winner £9,803 (4 run) SSR 1 19- Flemenstide (216) P Nicholls 6 10-12 (BF)................. Bryony Frost — 2 /5- Go Sacre Go (329) N Henderson 5 10-12................... N De Boinville — 3 2-2 Jazz King (23) S Thomas 5 10-12 (BF)....................S Twiston-Davies 99 4 P3/ The Strap Man (951) C Tizzard 7 10-12..........................B J Powell — BETTING: 6-5 Jazz King, 6-4 Flemenstide, 15-2 Go Sacre Go, 8 The Strap Man. 2020: SHANG TANG 6 10 12, James Bowen 9-4 (E Lavelle), 4 ran. 12.55 NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE (GBB RACE) (3) 3m Winner £8,169 (5 run) SSR 1 4-P Rapper (14) H Daly 7 11-8.............................................T J O’Brien — 2 -22 Ask A Honey Bee (18) F O’Brien 7 11-6 (D).................... P Brennan 99 3 2-2 Jeremy Pass (25) P Nicholls 6 11-1............................ Bryony Frost 99 4 P-4 Point Of Principle (41) T Vaughan 8 10-13 (C)................ A Johns — 5 6-4 Pats Fancy (25) R Curtis 6 10-12................................... A Coleman 70 BETTING: 15-8 Jeremy Pass, 2 Ask A Honey Bee, 9-2 Pats Fancy, 5 Rapper, 12 Point Of Principle. 2020: DEMACHINE 6 11 6, Richard Patrick 11-4 Fav (Kerry Lee), 7 ran. 1.30 COLTS & FILLIES CLUB MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (3) 2m 7f 118yds Winner £6,535 (9 run) SSR 1 3-U Go Millie Go (36) S Edmunds 8 11-12 (BF)..................... C Gethings 78 2 27- Emmpressive Lady (231) Mrs S Gardner 6 11-10......Jamie Moore 78 3 5-2 Get The Appeal (12) P Nicholls 7 11-8.................Mr B Bromley (7) 93 4 35- Coded Message (218) B Case 8 11-8..........................Mr C Case (7) 93 5 -F5 Tequila Blaze (20) F O’Brien 7 11-3............................ P Brennan 84 6 -51 Martha Brae (18) D Skelton 6 11-3................... Bridget Andrews 90 7 -42 Jubilympics (39) E Lavelle 9 10-12.................................T Bellamy 70 8 211 Shantou Sunset (30) P Hobbs 7 10-9 (D).....................T J O’Brien 87 9 5-6 Coillte Eile (11) A Irvine 8 10-3 (CD)..................................... J Best 99 BETTING: 11-4 Martha Brae, 9-2 Shantou Sunset, 5 Go Millie Go, 7 Get The Appeal, Emmpressive Lady, Tequila Blaze, 10 Jubilympics, 12 Coded Message, 33 Coillte Eile. 2020: ROBIN GOLD 7 10 6, Bridget Andrews 4-1 (D Skelton), 8 ran. 2.05 CHANELLE PHARMA 1965 CHASE (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE) (1) 2m 5f Winner £39,865 (6 run) ITV1/SSR 1 11- Dashel Drasher (273) J Scott 8 11-8 (CD3).....................R Dingle 96 2 6-5 Master Tommytucker (21) P Nicholls 10 11-8 (D) ..........................................................................S Twiston-Davies 90 3 3-P Bennys King (21) D Skelton 10 11-2 (C, D)........... Bridget Andrews 96 4 P5- Defi Du Seuil (301) P Hobbs 8 11-2 (C)..........................T J O’Brien — 5 5P- Lostintranslation (246) C Tizzard 9 11-2 (D)..............B J Powell 70 6 1-2 Pistol Whipped (174) N Henderson 7 11-2 (BF)....... N De Boinville 99 BETTING: 11-4 Dashel Drasher, 3 Defi Du Seuil, 4 Master Tommytucker, Lostintranslation, 7 Bennys King, 10 Pistol Whipped. 2020: IMPERIAL AURA 7 11 5, David Bass 13-8 Fav (K Bailey), 4 ran. FORM GUIDE: DASHEL DRASHER 4-1 Led until mistake and headed 1st, chased leader, hit 6th and next, closer and upsides 8th, led approaching 12th, ridden between last 2, over 4 lengths ahead when jumped slowly last, idled badly and edged left run-in, always doing enough, won at Ascot 2m 5f chs G1 (1) sft in Feb beating Master Tommytucker by 2l, 5 ran. DEFI DU SEUIL 9-2 Held up towards rear, headway 7th, held and switched right before 2 out, weakened last, 5th of 8, 17l behind First Flow at Ascot 2m 1f chs G1 (1) sft in Jan. LOSTINTRANSLATION 40-1 Mid-division on inside, lost place approaching 14th, well beaten from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Minella Indo at Cheltenham 3m 2f chs G1 (1) gs in Mar, 12 ran. 2.40 CORAL HURDLE (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE) (1) 2m 3f Winner £39,865 (5 run) ITV1/SSR 1 85- Goshen (204) G L Moore 5 11-6 (C)..............................Jamie Moore 95 2 2P- Song For Someone (226) T Symonds 6 11-6 (CD)......... A Coleman 70 3 52- Buzz N Henderson 7 11-0 (C)...................................... N De Boinville 99 4 3-1 Guard Your Dreams (29) N Twiston-Davies 5 11-0 ..........................................................................S Twiston-Davies 76 5 3-1 Molly Ollys Wishes (21) D Skelton 7 10-11..... Bridget Andrews 83 BETTING: 11-10 Buzz, 3 Goshen, 6 Song For Someone, 7 Molly Ollys Wishes, 8 Guard Your Dreams. 2020: SONG FOR SOMEONE 5 11 6, Nico De Boinville 11-4 (T Symonds), 3 ran. FORM GUIDE: BUZZ 22-1 Held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, headway 8th, switched right before 2 out, stayed on well flat, went 2nd inside final 100 yards, not trouble winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Abacadabras at Aintree 2m 4f hdl G1 (1) gs in Apr. GOSHEN 8-1 Tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hod, mistake 2nd, disputed lead 4th, headed next, ridden in 2nd 2 out, no impression straight, 5th of 8, 17l behind Honeysuckle at Punchestown 2m hdl G1 (1) in Apr. SONG FOR SOMEONE 15-2 Never going well, soon mid-division on outside, dropped to last 5th, pulled up before 7th, in a race won by Abacadabras at Aintree 2m 4f hdl G1 (1) gs in Apr, 11 ran. MOLLY OLLYS WISHES 3-1fav Tracked leader close up, led and quickened clear off home turn, soon pushed along, stayed on strongly, readily, won at Wetherby 2m mrs hdl (listed) (4yo+) (1) gs in Oct beating Miranda by 6l, 7 ran. 3.15 HURST PARK HANDICAP CHASE (GBB RACE) (2) 2m 1f Winner £44,226 (7 run) ITV1/SSR 1 1-2 Sky Pirate (28) Jonjo O’Neill 8 11-12........................... N Scholfield 82 2 7-8 Dolos (42) P Nicholls 8 11-7 (C)................................... Bryony Frost 99 3 8-1 Amoola Gold (21) D Skelton 8 11-3 (CD2)........... Bridget Andrews 70 4 8-9 Diego Du Charmil (35) P Nicholls 9 11-3 (CD).......... L Williams (3) — 5 1-5 Sully D’Oc Aa (21) A Honeyball 7 10-12 (C, D2)............... A Coleman 70 6 1-1 Before Midnight (28) S Thomas 8 10-11 (D)......S Twiston-Davies 78 7 202 Monsieur Lecoq (21) Mrs J Williams 7 10-2................. C Gethings 82 BETTING: 9-4 Before Midnight, 4 Sky Pirate, 9-2 Monsieur Lecoq, 5 Amoola Gold, 8 Sully D’Oc Aa, 10 Dolos, Diego Du Charmil. 2020: FIRST FLOW 8 11 1, David Bass 3-1 (K Bailey), 8 ran. FORM GUIDE: BEFORE MIDNIGHT 2-1fav Jumped well, made all, drew clear flat, stayed on strongly, won at Cheltenham 2m hcap ch (2) gd in Oct beating Sky Pirate by 6l, 7 ran. SKY PIRATE 3-1 Mid-division, closed 6th, mistake 8th, chased winner 2 out, no impression flat, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Before Midnight at Cheltenham 2m hcap ch (2) gd in Oct. MONSIEUR LECOQ 11-1 Mid-division, headway chasing leaders 8th, went 2nd next, led before last, clear when idled badly and caught final strides, 2nd of 10, hd behind Amoola Gold at Ascot 2m 1f listed hcp chs (1) sft in Oct. AMOOLA GOLD 12-1 Patiently ridden in rear, steady headway out wide 3 out, closer in 4th before next, driven between last two, left 3rd at the last, strong run to lead final strides, won at Ascot 2m 1f listed hcp chs (1) sft in Oct beating Monsieur Lecoq by hd, 10 ran. SULLY D’OC AA 15-2 Chased leaders, ridden and no extra in 4th after 3 out, weakened into 5th before next, 5th of 10, 23l behind Amoola Gold at Ascot 2m 1f listed hcp chs (1) sft in Oct. 3.50 BOX4KIDS OPEN NH FLAT RACE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m Winner £2,723 (12 run) SSR 1 1- Another Mystery (231) L Wadham 4 11-0.............. Bryony Frost — 2 -33 Card Dealer (21) C Gordon 4 11-0......................S Twiston-Davies 91 3 22 Dream In The Park (22) E Lavelle 4 11-0 (BF).....J R Wildman (10) 93 4 4- Happy Boy (210) C Gordon 4 11-0............................... N Scholfield — 5 Jerrash G L Moore 4 11-0.........................................Jamie Moore — 6 Just Stardust R Walford 5 11-0................................ S Sheppard — 7 Martalmix’jac M Rowley 4 11-0............................A Edwards (3) — 8 Monviel P Hobbs 4 11-0...............................................T J O’Brien — 9 22- Our Jester (213) H Morrison 5 11-0 (BF)................... N De Boinville 99 10 5 Scarface (35) C Tizzard 4 11-0........................................B J Powell 70 11 Thames Water P Nicholls 4 11-0..................................A P Heskin — 12 Emily’s Star D Skelton 4 10-7............................ Bridget Andrews — BETTING: 11-4 Our Jester, 4 Dream In The Park, 9-2 Card Dealer, 6 Thames Water, 10 Monviel, 12 Scarface, Emily’s Star, 14 Jerrash, Another Mystery, 25 Others. HUNTINGDON Going: Good 12.15 MAIDEN HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m Winner £4,084 (8 run) RTV 1 0- Finoah Martin Smith 5 11-4.............................................J Quinlan — 2 /7- Gospelus (478) Dr R Newland 5 11-4..........................C Leonard (5) — 3 4-9 John Locke (29) D Skelton 4 11-4...........................Mr T Durrell (7) 99 4 95- Peace River (235) A King 5 11-4.................................... T Cannon — 5 73P Storm Arcadio (11) L Horsfall 5 11-4...................Charlie Price (3) 89 6 -39 Tom Creen (9) L Morgan 6 11-4.................................. R McLernon 70 7 2 Graystone (15) L Wadham 3 10-2......................................C Brace 96 8 Trusty Scout D Pipe 3 10-2........................................ D Noonan — BETTING: 5-4 Graystone, 13-8 John Locke, 8 Trusty Scout, 12 Gospelus, 14 Peace River, 25 Finoah, 33 Storm Arcadio, 50 Tom Creen. 2020: GETAWAY LUV 5 11 8, Fergus Gregory(3) 7-4 Fav (O Murphy), 10 ran. 12.48 MANSIONBET MARES’ NOVICES’ CHASE (GBB RACE) (3) 2m 4f Winner £7,897 (4 run) RTV 1 131 Hawthorn Cottage (12) A Murphy 8 11-10 (D).............J Quinlan 70 2 -31 Barbados Blue (24) N Henderson 7 11-6........................J Bowen 99 3 0-2 Crossgalesfamegame (15) A M Thomson 7 11-0......E Austin (7) 72 4 8-6 Legalized (27) Sue Smith 7 11-0 (D2)....................Mr A Fielding (7) — BETTING: 5-4 Barbados Blue, 7-4 Hawthorn Cottage, 5 Crossgalesfamegame, 8 Legalized. 2020: DIVA DE VASSY 4 10 6, Page Fuller 40-1 (J Candlish), 7 ran. FORM GUIDE: BARBADOS BLUE 16-5 Mostly jumped well, slightly hampered 1st, tracked leader, led 2nd, ridden between last two, good jump last, stayed on well, won at Fakenham 2m 5f (4) gd in Oct beating Precious Eleanor by 6l, 5 ran. HAWTHORN COTTAGE 2-1 Mostly jumped well, made all, pushed along before 3 out, clear when hit next, stayed on strongly, unchallenged, won at Kempton 2m 4f (3) gd beating Get The Appeal by 12l, 5 ran. CROSSGALESFAMEGAME 14-1 In rear, ridden 2 out, left in second after last, kept on run in, no match for winner, 2nd of 7, 12l behind Crack Du Ninian at Hexham 2m nov hcp chs 0-120 (4) gs. 1.23 MANSIONBET MAIDEN HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 3m 1f Winner £5,283 (6 run) RTV 1 74- Let Me Entertain U (221) M Scudamore 5 11-4...Luca Morgan (5) 93 2 37 Moore On Tour (21) N Kent 5 11-4...........................Paul O’Brien 76 3 -43 Pass Me By (22) R Bandey 5 11-4................................ H Bannister 99 4 157 Pollards Fen (35) Georgie Howell 6 11-4........Tabitha Worsley (5) 70 5 69 Ernie Bilko (21) L Horsfall 4 11-2..........................Charlie Price (3) — 6 8P0 Lucky Monarch (22) M Mullineaux 5 10-11................ L Stones (7) — BETTING: 8-15 Pass Me By, 15-8 Let Me Entertain U, 14 Moore On Tour, 33 Ernie Bilko, 50 Pollards Fen, 66 Lucky Monarch. 2020: GOLDEN GIFT 6 11 2, Lorcan Williams(3) 11-4 (P Nicholls), 11 ran. 1.58 MANSIONBET FEMALE JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE (3) 2m Winner £6,535 (8 run) RTV 1 411 Geromino (16) D McCain 5 11-12 (D2)................. Miss A McCain (5) 88 2 869 Twin Star (31) Noel Williams 7 11-9....................... Lilly Pinchin (5) 94 3 2-7 Getaway Luv (169) O Murphy 6 11-9 (CD)............Katie O’Farrell (5) 88 4 -56 Leroy Leroy (27) J Boyle 5 11-3 (CD)............................ Page Fuller 70 5 253 Maria Magdalena (35) A Hales 5 10-13 (D2).Tabitha Worsley (5) 91 6 24- Kamaxos (223) R Teal 4 10-13........................... Miss L M Turner (7) 99 7 778 Solstalla (9) D Weston 9 10-6 (D5)...................Miss H C Tucker (7) 88 8 261 Al Kherb (35) Sarah Bowen 6 10-0 (D2).................Miss S Bowen (7) 88 BETTING: 6-4 Geromino, 4 Getaway Luv, 5 Maria Magdalena, 8 Kamaxos, 10 Leroy Leroy, 12 Al Kherb, 14 Solstalla, 16 Twin Star. 2020: XCITATIONS 5 11 3, Miss Gina Andrews(3) 5-1 (Mrs P Sly), 11 ran. FORM GUIDE: GEROMINO 15-8fav Made all, pushed along before 2 out, went clear 5 lengths clear after 2 out, ridden well before last, pushed out run-in, readily, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs beating Coup De Gold by 3 1/2l, 5 ran. GETAWAY LUV 4-1 In touch in mid-division on inside, lost place before 7th, mistake 3 out, dropped away tamely, 7th of 8, well behind Thahab Ifraj at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Jun. MARIA MAGDALENA 11-2 Chased leaders, led 2 out, headed before last, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Pillar Of Steel at Stratford 2m (4) gd in Oct. KAMAXOS 5-2 Chasing leader when stumbled badly 1st, soon recovered chasing leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, well held when lost 2nd at the last, lost that placing post, 4th of 7, 6l behind Gylo at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr. 2.33 MANSIONBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP CHASE (4) 2m 4f Winner £5,446 (6 run) RTV 1 2-1 Rookie Trainer (199) N Mulholland 7 11-12........N F Houlihan (5) — 2 142 Corran Cross (21) R Bandey 6 11-12........................ H Bannister 94 3 1-6 Rob The Getaway (23) S Allwood 8 11-6....................... C Todd (3) 99 4 551 Luckofthedraw (6) T Bulgin 8 11-4...........................J Nailor (3) 70 5 -PP Elkstone (23) Mrs C Bailey 10 11-0 (CD2)..................... R McLernon — 6 -51 Heart Of A Lion (16) A King 6 11-0............................... T Cannon 89 BETTING: 9-4 Heart Of A Lion, 5-2 Rookie Trainer, 4 Luckofthedraw, 5 Corran Cross, 10 Rob The Getaway, 12 Elkstone. 2020: AWAKE AT MIDNIGHT 8 11 3, Tom O’Brien 8-1 (P Hobbs), 6 ran. FORM GUIDE: HEART OF A LION 7-2 Waited with in 5th on inside, awkward 3rd, closer 8th, went 3rd next, effort out wide and hit 4 out, went 2nd next, led after 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, ridden edged right and stayed on well run-in, won at Ludlow 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (5) gd beating Obey The Rules by 1 1/2l, 7 ran. ROOKIE TRAINER 10-3 Held up towards rear, not fluent 6th or 4 out, headway before 2 out, led last, driven out, won at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May beating Alrightjack by 1 1/4l, 7 ran. LUCKOFTHEDRAW 12-1 Held up, ridden before 3 out, headway from 2 out, took lead after last, stayed on strongly, won at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd beating Dorking Lad by 1/2l, 7 ran. CORRAN CROSS 11-2 Tracked leaders, ridden and led 3 out, headed narrowly 2 out, kept on but no match for winner, 2nd of 11, 12l behind Geryville at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Oct. ROB THE GETAWAY 5-1 Led, headed but remained close up 8th, lost place 4 out, soon struggling, 6th of 8, 32l behind Cawthorne Lad at Stratford 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Oct. ELKSTONE 33-1 Towards rear, struggling from 3 out, pulled up, in a race won by Steel Wave at Stratford 2m 7f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Oct, 10 ran. 3.08 CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE (5) 3m 1f Winner £3,268 (9 run) RTV 1 8-4 Oscar Clouds (22) N Richards 6 11-13................Mr C Rabbitt (10) 93 2 -40 Optimistic Bias (27) H Evans 12 11-12 (D).....Mr R Law-Eadie (10) 75 3 411 Imphal (15) G L Moore 7 11-10..............................N F Houlihan (3) 95 4 526 Dynali (11) I Williams 5 11-4........................................... C Todd (3) 94 5 0P- Drumlee Getaway (241) O Murphy 6 10-7................ L Stones (6) — 6 8PU Cheer’s Delboy (11) R Dickin 8 10-2.........................Charlie Price 97 7 339 Moidore (20) C & A Pogson 12 10-0............................ P Armson (3) 97 8 434 Teenage Dirtbag (31) C Longsdon 5 10-0.......Mr Dylan Kitts (10) 99 9 4-P Message To Martha (25) Georgie Howell 6 10-0.Tabitha Worsley 70 BETTING: 6-4 Imphal, 4 Drumlee Getaway, 13-2 Dynali, 8 Cheer’s Delboy, 10 Teenage Dirtbag, Oscar Clouds, 12 Optimistic Bias, 16 Moidore, 50 Message To Martha. 2020: FIRST MAN 5 11 2, Ross Turner(3) 12-1 (O Greenall), 11 ran. 3.43 ‘JUNIOR’ OPEN MAIDEN NH FLAT RACE (GBB RACE) (5) (3-Y-O) 1m 6f Winner £1,906 (9 run) RTV 1 Abingworth G L Moore 10-12............................N F Houlihan (5) — 2 Branston Pikkle R Teal 10-12.......................... Lilly Pinchin (5) — 3 Doves Delight M Mullineaux 10-12........................... L Stones (7) — 4 Far Horizon M Scudamore 10-12.................................... B Poste — 5 Fighting Poet J Osborne 10-12......................................J Bowen — 6 Robiola A King 10-12................................................... T Cannon — 7 Special Cadeau Mrs P Sly 10-12...............................Paul O’Brien — 8 My Kind Of Lady M Attwater 10-5................................ C Todd (3) — 9 4 Zyra’s Lioness (46) Miss S West 10-5......................... M Goldstein 99 BETTING: 7-4 Robiola, 5 Zyra’s Lioness, 11-2 Fighting Poet, 6 Special Cadeau, 15-2 Abingworth, 8 Branston Pikkle, 14 Far Horizon, 25 My Kind Of Lady, 50 Doves Delight. LINGFIELD Going: Standard Draw: Little effect. 11.35 BETYOURWAY AT BETWAY HANDICAP (5) 1m 2f Winner £3,240 (13 run) SSR 1 (8) 694 The First King (40) P & O Cole 4 9-12 (D)....................L Morris 87 2 (11) /00 Mazzuri (19) A Perrett 6 9-12...................................D Costello 70 3 (10) 189 Noble Peace (30) S Pearce 8 9-11 (CD4)........................... C Lee 89 4 (9) -26 Precisely (29) J Butler 4 9-10 (D).............................. W Carson — 5 (7) 741 Marion’s Boy (23) R Teal 4 9-8 (CD2)..................P-L Jamin (3) 89 6 (6) 822 One Last Dance (12) R Hughes 3 9-5.......................R L Moore 91 7 (12) 048 Mccann The Man (154) J Chapple-Hyam 3 9-4............. A Kirby 84 8 (4) 216 Plastic Paddy (25) M Appleby 3 9-3 (BF)................R Winston 82 9 (1) 330 Geminga (22) J Fanshawe 3 9-3................................ D Muscutt 70 10 (3) 515 Assembled (22) M Bosley 5 9-0................................M Harley 87 11 (13) 565 Catch My Breath (7) J Ryan 5 8-12 (C3)..................D Keenan 90 12 (5) 566 Who Cares Wins (121) A King 3 8-11.......T Hammer Hansen — 13 (2) 843 Uther Pendragon (23) J S Moore 6 8-9 (D2)........... J Gordon 99 BETTING: 10-3 Marion’s Boy, 4 One Last Dance, 15-2 Precisely, 8 Plastic Paddy, The First King, 10 Assembled, 12 Geminga, 14 Noble Peace, 16 Others. 2020: MARION’S BOY 3 9 3, David Probert 4-1 (R Teal), drawn (5), 12 ran. 12.05 MANSIONBET NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (6) 1m Winner £2,700 (12 run) SSR 1 (11) 51 Mobashr (146) M Botti 3 9-9 (D)............................. D Muscutt — 2 (6) 907 Havergate Island (23) M Pattinson 3 9-2..................... C Lee 86 3 (1) 52 Moel Arthur (31) B Johnson 3 9-2......................... W Carson 95 4 (2) 66 Ship To Shore (35) P Chamings 3 9-2....................... H Crouch 81 5 (12) 202 Wonder Elmossman (60) J S Moore 3 9-2 (BF).......M Dwyer 97 6 (9) 67 Allowed (19) R Beckett 3 8-11.................................D Costello 94 7 (5) Amani D & C Kubler 3 8-11............................................N Currie — 8 (8) 0 Dolly Drake (19) G Deacon 3 8-11..............Josephine Gordon 70 9 (4) 9 Lowena (18) J Portman 3 8-11................................. C Bennett 82 10 (3) 23 Peripeteia (36) G Boughey 3 8-11 (BF).....................R L Moore 99 11 (10) Sympathise Paul George 3 8-11..................................L Morris — 12 (7) 68 Whytehall Rose (18) M Bosley 3 8-11.....Ellie Mackenzie (5) 86 BETTING: 7-4 Peripeteia, 5-2 Wonder Elmossman, 3 Mobashr, 10 Moel Arthur, Allowed, 20 Amani, 25 Ship To Shore, 33 Sympathise, 50 Others. 2020: No corresponding race. 12.35 CORAL RACING-SUPER-SERIES FOR FREE FILLIES’ HANDICAP (4) 1m Winner £4,590 (11 run) SSR 1 (8) 221 Lady Rockstar (40) W Haggas 3 9-8........................Doubtful 96 2 (6) 754 Taawfan (21) Owen Burrows 4 9-4 (BF, D)...................R L Moore 97 3 (4) 109 Undertheboardwalk (42) B Meehan 3 9-3...........N Currie — 4 (9) 9-5 Angel’s Whisper (176) A Murphy 6 9-3 (D3)............M Harley — 5 (1) 762 Isola Rossa (38) J Fanshawe 3 9-2 (BF, C)................. D Muscutt 98 6 (5) -46 Iconic Queen (23) R Beckett 3 9-1............................ H Crouch 94 7 (3) 143 Starry Eyes (9) J Chapple-Hyam 5 9-0 (CD).......... L Williams (7) 97 8 (7) 143 Goddess Of Fire (22) J Ryan 4 8-13 (BF, C, D3)..........D Keenan 95 9 (10) 747 Princesse Animale (81) P Phelan 4 8-10 (CD)....... C Bennett 99 10 (2) 122 Eponina (11) M Appleby 7 8-8 (D6).............Erika Parkinson (7) 92 11 (11) 341 Piselli Molli (79) Sir M Prescott 3 8-7 (D2)..................L Morris 70 BETTING: 9-2 Isola Rossa, Piselli Molli, 11-2 Taawfan, 13-2 Goddess Of Fire, Eponina, 8 Undertheboardwalk, Iconic Queen, 11 Starry Eyes, 16 Others. 2020: DELICATE KISS 6 9 4, George Rooke(5) 11-2 (J Bridger), drawn (5), 10 ran. FORM GUIDE: ISOLA ROSSA 9-2fav Chased leaders on inside, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, led towards finish, headed final strides, 2nd of 13, hd behind Lafan at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct. PISELLI MOLLI 5-2fav Made all, ran on well, won at Salisbury 1m all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep beating Winnetka by 3/4l, 10 ran. TAAWFAN 4-1fav Hampered start, in rear, pushed along and headway approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on towards finish, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Farhh To Shy at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct. EPONINA 40-1 Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression on winner after, kept on, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Sir Sedric at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-70 (5). GODDESS OF FIRE 4-1fav Tracked leader, ridden to lead entering final 2f, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on one pace, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Masked Identity at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct. ICONIC QUEEN 11-2 Rider removed hood late, dwelt, in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Full Intention at Chelmsford City 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct. 1.10 MANSIONBET BEATEN BY A HEAD CONDITIONS STAKES (3) 7f Winner £6,480 (6 run) SSR 1 (3) 801 Spycatcher (22) K Burke 3 9-4....................................... C Lee — 2 (2) 322 Documenting (23) K Frost 8 9-0 (CD3).....................R L Moore 91 3 (4) 359 Highland Dress (147) I Williams 5 9-0 (CD2)............M Dwyer 74 4 (5) 939 Lord Of The Lodge (91) K Burke 4 9-0 (CD)........P-L Jamin (3) 99 5 (1) 023 Orbaan (14) D O’Meara 6 9-0.....................................M Harley 79 6 (6) 940 Ostilio (63) A Watson 6 9-0 (D2)...................................L Morris 70 BETTING: 11-8 Documenting, 11-4 Lord Of The Lodge, 6 Spycatcher, 13-2 Highland Dress, 10 Orbaan, 12 Ostilio. 2020: HIGHLAND DRESS 4 9 0, Kieran Shoemark 9-2 (A Watson), drawn (1), 6 ran. FORM GUIDE: DOCUMENTING 5-1 Tracked leaders, chased winner 2f out, soon ridden, no impression, 2nd of 4, 2 1/4l behind Modern News at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Oct. LORD OF THE LODGE 66-1 Keen, led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened thereafter, last of 9, 21l behind Space Blues at York 7f Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug. SPYCATCHER 3-1 Close up in rear, pushed along and headway to lead just inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 6f cond stks (3) gd in Oct beating Bahrain Pride by 2 1/4l, 6 ran. HIGHLAND DRESS 80-1 Raced prominently in centre, ridden along 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 13, 4l behind Chil Chil at Newcastle 6f Group 3 stks (3yo+) (1) in Jun. ORBAAN 15-2 Held up well off the pace in rear, switched right and good headway near side of group over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 18, 2 3/4l behind Boosala at Doncaster 7f hcp 105 (2) sft. OSTILIO 14-1 Slowly away, mid-division, ridden and weakened tamely 2f out, 21st of 24, 13l behind Bielsa at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gd in Sep. 1.45 BETWAY HANDICAP (4) 5f Winner £4,590 (10 run) SSR 1 (9) 243 Rose Hip (33) A Carroll 6 9-7 (D4)...................Mollie Phillips (5) 83 2 (8) 534 Copinet (100) J Chapple-Hyam 3 9-6 (CD)........................ A Kirby 85 3 (4) 139 Charming Kid (19) D Ivory 5 9-5 (D2)................ Jimmy Quinn 85 4 (1) -11 Seixas (21) Sir M Todd 3 9-5 (D2)................................R L Moore 85 5 (10) 253 Enduring (17) E J-Houghton 3 9-5...............Georgia Dobie (3) 88 6 (2) 050 Buy Me Back (69) M Loughnane 4 9-3 (CD)............S Cherchi (3) 99 7 (5) 255 Son And Sannie (19) A Watson 5 9-2 (BF, D2)..............L Morris 72 8 (3) 713 Lucky Ava (79) C Allen 3 8-12 (BF, CD2).......................M Dwyer 85 9 (6) 314 Lethal Blast (84) J Bridger 4 8-11 (CD3)....................K O’Neill 70 10 (7) 000 Deputise (56) M Wigham 5 8-7 (D3)......................... C Bennett 85 BETTING: 2 Seixas, 11-2 Son And Sannie, 13-2 Lucky Ava, 15-2 Rose Hip, Copinet, 10 Charming Kid, 12 Buy Me Back, Lethal Blast, Enduring, 25 Deputise. 2020: LIHOU 4 9 3, Darragh Keenan(3) 7-1 (P Evans), drawn (5), 9 ran. FORM GUIDE: SEIXAS 2-9fav Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, clear inside TODAY’S TIPS ASCOT: 12.20 Jazz King, 12.55 Jeremy Pass, 1.30 Martha Brae, 2.05 Dashel Drasher, 2.40 Buzz, 3.15 Before Midnight, 3.50 Thames Water. HAYDOCK: 12.10 Barrichello, 12.40 Speak Of The Devil, 1.15 Navajo Pass, 1.50 Bravemansgame, 2.25 Didtheyleaveuoutto, 3.00 Imperial Aura, 3.35 Empire Steel. HUNTINGDON: 12.15 Graystone, 12.48 Barbados Blue, 1.23 Pass Me By, 1.58 Geromino, 2.33 Heart Of A Lion, 3.08 Oscar Clouds, 3.43 Robiola. LINGFIELD: 11.35 One Last Dance, 12.05 Peripeteia, 12.35 Eponina, 1.10 SPYCATCHER (NAP), 1.45 Enduring, 2.20 Amirat Alward, 2.55 Tahonta, 3.30 Maahi Ve. WOLVERHAMPTON: 4.30 End Zone, 5.00 He’s Our Star, 5.30 Billy Mill, 6.00 Symbol Of Light, 6.30 Yantarni, 7.00 Potenza, 7.30 Good Earth, 8.00 Jungle Run. WEEKEND racing cARDS, TIPS AND BETTING FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 43 manchestereveningnews.co.uk final furlong, easily, won at Wolverhampton 5f nov stk (5) in Oct beating La Chica Lobo by 4 1/2l, 8 ran. SON AND SANNIE 11-8fav Held up towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 9, 2l behind Red Walls at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4). LUCKY AVA 9-4fav Chased leaders early, raced freely, slightly hampered and dropped to 4th after 1f, closed 2f out, ran on from over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind True Hero at Chelmsford City 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep. COPINET 11-2 Tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, steady headway 1f out, kept on, always held, 4th of 10, 3/4l behind Marks Bear at Lingfield 6f Racing League Handicap (3yo) (3) pol in Aug. ROSE HIP 10-1 Awkwardly away and short of room, in rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Thegreatestshowman at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) in Oct. CHARMING KID 8-1 Led and went fast, clear until over 1f out, headed and weakened inside final furlong, last of 9, 7l behind Red Walls at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4). 2.20 CORAL EBF STALLIONS MAIDEN STAKES (GBB RACE) (5) (2-Y-O) 6f Winner £3,780 (11 run) SSR 1 (4) 770 Elf Rising (28) J R Jenkins 9-5......................................... C Lee 70 2 (9) 78 Flashy Bear (14) J L Eyre 9-5.................................R Winston — 3 (2) Little Raven G Boughey 9-5...................................... A Kirby — 4 (6) 524 My Joker (126) M Attwater 9-5................................. W Carson — 5 (10) 7 Robs Secret (41) G L Moore 9-5...........................A Keeley (7) — 6 (7) 263 Amirat Alward (44) R Hughes 9-0........................R L Moore 97 7 (5) Chattonaga Girl G Boughey 9-0......................... D Muscutt — 8 (3) PP5 Kodias Sangarius (38) R Hannon 9-0.....................K O’Neill 99 9 (8) Return Voyage C Cox 9-0...................................... H Crouch — 10 (11) 24 Sixth Street (38) R Hannon 9-0................T Hammer Hansen 97 11 (1) 40 Streaky Bay (21) J Chapple-Hyam 9-0.........................L Morris — BETTING: 3 Sixth Street, 9-2 Amirat Alward, 13-2 Robs Secret, Return Voyage, 8 Streaky Bay, My Joker, 10 Little Raven, 14 Flashy Bear, Kodias Sangarius, Chattonaga Girl, 66 Elf Rising. 2020: No corresponding race. FORM GUIDE: SIXTH STREET 10-3 Prominent, ridden 2f out, hung left and one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind Wowzers at Bath 5f 2yo nov stk (5) gf in Oct. AMIRAT ALWARD 9-2 Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 8, 2l behind High Velocity at Chelmsford City 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct. RETURN VOYAGE Street Boss filly out of Sail Away Home. ROBS SECRET 33-1 Outpaced towards rear, ridden and headway inside final furlong, kept on in closing stages, never going pace to get involved, 7th of 13, 5l behind Lil Guff at Goodwood 6f 2yo nov stk (4) sft in Oct. MY JOKER 4th of 7, 7l behind Baba Sim at Dieppe(FR) 5f 2yo mdn sft in Jul. STREAKY BAY 10-1 Keen led and soon clear, reduced lead approaching final 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 29l behind Golden Lyra at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll nov stks (4) gd in Oct. LITTLE RAVEN Iffraaj colt out of Azameera. CHATTONAGA GIRL Highland Reel filly out of Gabardine. FLASHY BEAR 25-1 Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened soon after, 8th of 9, 13l behind Kidwah at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft. KODIAS SANGARIUS 66-1 Close up, ridden over 2f out, no extra towards finish, 5th of 10, 4l behind Harry Three at Kempton 6f 2yo nov stks (5) pol in Oct. 2.55 MANSIONBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP (DIV 1) (6) 7f Winner £2,700 (12 run) SSR 1 (7) 403 Delta River (23) P Evans 6 9-12................................... A Kirby 74 2 (4) 321 Winnetka (61) A Carroll 4 9-10....................Mollie Phillips (5) 89 3 (1) 262 Seesawing (37) R Brisland 4 9-10..............................M Harley 89 4 (8) 150 Weloof (200) J Butler 7 9-9 (C2)..............Michael Beresford (7) 94 5 (2) 093 Tahonta (29) J Tuite 3 9-8.............................. Sophie Reed (7) 88 6 (12) 225 Accrington Stanley (33) Paul George 3 9-7.............L Morris 95 7 (6) 194 Emjaytwentythree (26) Alice Haynes 3 9-6 (D).......K O’Neill 99 8 (5) 066 Sweet Bertie (24) J Butler 3 9-5 (D)........................ D Muscutt 87 9 (11) 420 Silver Nemo (14) S L Keightley 3 9-5...........Josephine Gordon 92 10 (9) 730 Cosmic Star (36) J L Eyre 3 9-0...............................R Winston — 11 (10) 456 Rockesbury (16) P McEntee 6 8-10 (D3).......Georgia Dobie (3) 94 12 (3) 708 De Bruyne Horse (12) D C Griffiths 6 8-9 (D4)...........M Dwyer 70 BETTING: 9-4 Winnetka, 4 Seesawing, 13-2 Accrington Stanley, 15-2 Tahonta, 8 Delta River, 12 Weloof, Emjaytwentythree, Silver Nemo, 16 Others. 3.30 MANSIONBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP (DIV 2) (6) 7f Winner £2,700 (12 run) SSR 1 (3) 253 Nibras Shadow (15) I Mohammed 4 9-11 (D)......S Cherchi (3) 99 2 (8) 430 Always Dreaming (11) M Loughnane 3 9-10.............L Morris 99 3 (7) 426 Light Lily (16) J Butler 4 9-9 (D3)............................. D Muscutt 95 4 (4) 060 Alicestar (16) S Kirk 3 9-9..........................Josephine Gordon 70 5 (6) 571 Olivia Mary (23) L Carter 3 9-8 (D)..........................R Winston 96 6 (11) 136 Clegane (70) J Chapple-Hyam 4 9-7 (CD2)............. L Williams (7) 97 7 (2) 700 Born To Finish (136) C Poulton 8 9-5 (CD)...............D Costello 90 8 (1) 794 Red Evelyn (32) S Pearce 3 9-5 (C)................................ A Kirby 88 9 (12) 372 Keep Right On (39) R Hannon 3 9-5..........T Hammer Hansen 92 10 (9) 903 Maahi Ve (21) M Attwater 3 8-12.............................. W Carson 83 11 (10) 600 Joe Proud (17) J R Jenkins 3 8-9...................................... C Lee 77 12 (5) -07 Charming Paradise (51) H Morrison 3 8-6.Georgia Dobie (3) 77 BETTING: 7-2 Nibras Shadow, 4 Clegane, 5 Olivia Mary, 6 Keep Right On, 8 Maahi Ve, 10 Always Dreaming, Light Lily, 12 Red Evelyn, 14 Others. WOLVERHAMPTON Going: Standard Draw: Little effect. 4.30 MANSIONBET BEATEN BY A HEAD HANDICAP (5) 1m 1f Winner £3,240 (13 run) SSR 1 (7) 213 End Zone (12) R Fell 4 9-8 (CD)...................................... R Scott 91 2 (10) 937 Little Jo (33) K Tutty 7 9-6............................Gemma Tutty (3) 70 3 (12) 040 Daniel Deronda (18) D O’Meara 4 9-6.................... J Watson 90 4 (6) 448 Glasvegas (23) P Evans 4 9-5..............................James Doyle 90 5 (8) 307 Jewel Maker (15) T Easterby 6 9-4.......................D Fentiman 99 6 (3) 256 Peintre D’etoiles (22) E Walker 3 9-3..................... A Atzeni 80 7 (11) 231 Mutaraafeq (18) I Furtado 3 9-3............................... H Shaw 91 8 (2) 960 Wrath Of Hector (185) M Appleby 4 9-3 (C)...........T Ladd (3) 94 9 (5) 2P3 State Secretary (24) R Hannon 3 9-3.................. Rossa Ryan 94 10 (1) 704 Bint Australia (102) D O’Meara 4 9-2......................C Hardie 90 11 (9) 005 Gold Zabeel (18) M Hammond 4 9-2................... A Breslin (5) 86 12 (13) 113 Los Camachos (38) J Gallagher 6 9-2 (CD)....Grace McEntee (5) 91 13 (4) 285 Bakersboy (30) T Dascombe 3 9-2 (BF).........................T Eaves 95 BETTING: 4 Mutaraafeq, 5 End Zone, 8 Bint Australia, State Secretary, 10 Little Jo, Los Camachos, Bakersboy, 12 Glasvegas, Peintre D’etoiles, Gold Zabeel, 14 Others. 2020: HARLOW 6 9 8, Jim Crowley 5-1 (I Williams), drawn (9), 10 ran. FORM GUIDE: MUTARAAFEQ 2-7fav Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Newcastle 1m nov auct (6) beating Maltby Raider by 2 1/2l, 7 ran. END ZONE 7-2 Midfield, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Proclaimer at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5). BINT AUSTRALIA 5-1 Held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Greek Kodiac at Chelmsford City 1m hcap 0-70 (5) pol in Aug. STATE SECRETARY 6-1 Led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, readily outpaced by winner, weakened into 3rd final 110 yard, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Great Hunter at Kempton 7f nov stk (5) pol in Oct. BAKERSBOY 4-1fav Raced keenly tracking leaders, ridden over 1f out,, 5th of 13, 4l behind Shining Aitch at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) in Oct. LITTLE JO 16-1 Dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along under 3f out, soon lost place and beaten under 2f out, 7th of 11, 24l behind Thunderclap at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct. LOS CAMACHOS 10-1 Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Good Humor at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct. GLASVEGAS 13-2 Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 13l behind Full Intention at Chelmsford City 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct. GOLD ZABEEL 80-1 Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on final 100 yards, nearest finish, 5th of 10, 2l behind Broctune Red at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-75 (5). PEINTRE D’ETOILES 10-1 Close up, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Masked Identity at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct. DANIEL DERONDA 4-1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 9l behind Broctune Red at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-75 (5). WRATH OF HECTOR 33-1 Chased leaders, ridden and weakened inside final 2f, last of 10, 16l behind Astrogem at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May. JEWEL MAKER 40-1 Held up, raced keenly, ridden 2f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 8l behind Bringitonboris at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-85 (4). 5.00 MANSIONBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP (6) 1m 1f Winner £2,700 (13 run) SSR 1 (9) 598 City Escape M Loughnane 4 9-6................................. P Prince 96 2 (8) 400 Sparkle In His Eye (49) M Hammond 5 9-4 (D)...B Garritty (3) 84 3 (1) 627 Defilade (12) Mrs S Leech 5 9-4 (C)............................S W Kelly 87 4 (12) 172 Tyche (49) B Ellison 4 9-3 (CD)................................. B Robinson 90 5 (7) 445 Hot Day (23) J S Moore 3 9-3................................P Mulrennan 84 6 (10) 070 Perfect Match (23) W Muir & C Grassick 3 9-3.............C Fallon 75 7 (3) 252 Silk Tie (12) P Evans 3 9-3 (BF, C)..................................C Hardie 87 8 (6) 222 He’s Our Star (19) A Carroll 6 9-2..................................R Tate 90 9 (13) 188 Daany (45) A West 4 9-2............................................. R Havlin 99 10 (5) 609 Mammasaidknockuout (70) R Hannon 3 9-2... Rossa Ryan 72 11 (11) 190 Raajihah (148) W G M Turner 4 9-2 (BF)..................D Fentiman 90 12 (2) 538 Destroyer (19) T Tate 8 9-2.........................................T Eaves 70 13 (4) 381 Aradena (33) J Fanshawe 3 9-2 (CD).................... P J McDonald 87 BETTING: 3 Tyche, 4 Silk Tie, 5 Aradena, 13-2 He’s Our Star, 10 Hot Day, Defilade, Raajihah, 16 Daany, 25 Others. 2020: HIGHEST MOUNTAIN 4 9 5, Tom Eaves 12-1 (B Ellison), drawn (2), 13 ran. 5.30 MANSIONBET PROUD PARTNERS OF AWC HANDICAP (4) 7f Winner £4,590 (12 run) SSR 1 (6) 522 Billy Mill (37) B Millman 3 9-5 (CD)..........................R Coakley 82 2 (9) 246 One Hart (28) G Tuer 4 9-5 (CD3)......................O Stammers (5) 89 3 (3) 689 Canagat (17) S Dow 4 9-5 (D2)............................... J Duern (3) 99 4 (1) 406 Cash Machine (56) Tom Clover 3 9-4....................... J Mitchell 86 5 (10) 221 Shobiz (26) C Hills 3 9-4 (D)......................................... A Atzeni 70 6 (4) 114 Vitalline (31) B James 3 9-3 (D3)........................ M Crehan (3) 82 7 (11) -05 War Defender (28) T Easterby 4 9-3 (D)................ JP Sullivan — 8 (8) 489 Colonel Whitehead (21) H Main 4 9-3 (D3)....... F Larson (7) 70 9 (7) 432 Wizard D’Amour (31) K Burke 3 9-3 (CD)...................C Fallon 82 10 (2) 381 May Night (31) A Balding 3 9-3 (D3)..................... W Carver (3) 79 11 (12) 4-2 Alablaq (26) P Evans 3 9-2..................................James Doyle — 12 (5) 430 Hazel (31) D Loughnane 3 9-2 (D)............................ Rossa Ryan 86 BETTING: 9-2 May Night, 5 Wizard D’Amour, 11-2 Billy Mill, 13-2 Shobiz, 7 Alablaq, 10 Cash Machine, Vitalline, 12 War Defender, 14 Others. 2020: BEAUTY CHOICE 3 9 3, Stevie Donohoe 4-1 (C Fellowes), drawn (5), 12 ran. FORM GUIDE: MAY NIGHT 10-1 Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct beating Wizard D’Amour by nk, 13 ran. WIZARD D’AMOUR 5-1 Led early, prominent, led again over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind May Night at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct. BILLY MILL 7-2 Tracked leaders on inside, hung left and went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on same pace, never able to challenge, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind If You Dare at Chelmsford City 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct. SHOBIZ 9-4fav Made all, ridden and rallied at 2f, kept on well inside final furlong, won gamely, won at Redcar 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct beating Alablaq by 3/4l, 8 ran. ALABLAQ 9-2 Tracked leader, ridden and kept on at 2f, rallied inside final furlong, just denied, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Shobiz at Redcar 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct. CASH MACHINE 6-1 Restless in stalls, held up well in rear, never a factor, 6th of 9, 8l behind Open Wide at Chelmsford City 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep. VITALLINE 9-1 Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went never dangerous 4th towards finish, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind May Night at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct. WAR DEFENDER 20-1 Awkwardly away, soon recovered close up, pushed along and effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Gabrial The Wire at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Oct. HAZEL 12-1 Mid-division, headway 2f out, weakened from over 1f out, 12th of 13, 14l behind May Night at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct. ONE HART 10-1 Close up, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Mossbawn at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Oct. 6.00 CORAL EBF NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (DIV 1) (5) (2-Y-O) 1m 1f Winner £3,780 (12 run) SSR 1 (4) 31 Symbol Of Light (35) C Appleby 9-9 (CD)............James Doyle 85 2 (11) 66 Beaches (63) C Hills 9-2......................................P Mulrennan — 3 (5) 7 Cap Dramont (22) E Walker 9-2..............................R Coakley — 4 (10) Enforced R Varian 9-2.............................................. A Atzeni — 5 (6) 79 Grenada (29) H Dunlop 9-2................................... T Heard (5) 88 6 (7) 80 Jabbar (29) A Balding 9-2............................................J Bryan — 7 (2) 60 Mostly Cloudy (12) K Tutty 9-2..................Gemma Tutty (3) — 8 (1) 60 Mr Rumbalicious (17) A King 9-2..................... Rossa Ryan — 9 (3) 84 State Legend (67) J Ferguson 9-2............................ J Mitchell 99 10 (9) 0 Tempus Fugit (22) A West 9-2.............................. J Duern (3) — 11 (12) 0 The Wellerman (8) D M Simcock 9-2.................. C Shepherd — 12 (8) 7 Makinmedoit (40) Harry Eustace 8-11....................... R Havlin 70 BETTING: 5-6 Symbol Of Light, 4 Enforced, 9-2 State Legend, 10 Beaches, 20 Grenada, Jabbar, Makinmedoit, 33 Mr Rumbalicious, 50 Others. 2020: No corresponding race. FORM GUIDE: SYMBOL OF LIGHT 5-6fav Led, headed over 6f out, led again 2f out, pushed out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo nov stks (5) in Oct beating Viadelamore by 4 1/2l, 10 ran. ENFORCED Zoffany colt out of Llew Law. STATE LEGEND 6-1 Slowly into stride, held up, raced keenly, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Majestic Fighter at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn stks (5) in Sep. BEACHES 4-1 Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 18l behind Dubai Poet at Newbury 7f 2yo nov stk (4) gd in Sep. GRENADA 16-1 Led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 12, 10l behind American Kestrel at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy in Oct. JABBAR 11-1 Chased leaders near side of group, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, 10th of 15, 11l behind Jimi Hendrix at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct. MAKINMEDOIT 20-1 Held up, some minor late headway, 7th of 14, 6l behind Miss Down Under at Kempton 1m (5) pol in Oct. MR RUMBALICIOUS 40-1 Keen behind leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 19l behind Walk Of Stars at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft. 6.30 CORAL EBF NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (DIV 2) (5) (2-Y-O) 1m 1f Winner £3,780 (11 run) SSR 1 (4) 68 Amjad (16) P Evans 9-5...............................................C Hardie 96 2 (10) 2 Asean Legend (56) H Palmer 9-5...............................C Fallon — 3 (2) 7 Battle Point (23) R Hannon 9-5.......................... Rossa Ryan 99 4 (7) 00 Byhookorbycrook (17) A West 9-5................... J Duern (3) 70 5 (6) 00 Carte Rouge (49) D O’Meara 9-5.............................. J Watson — 6 (11) 0 Five Wells (9) D M Simcock 9-5............................ C Shepherd — 7 (8) Letter Of The Law D P Quinn 9-5..........................S W Kelly — 8 (1) Postwick Harry Eustace 9-5...............................P Mulrennan — 9 (5) Security Code J & T Gosden 9-5............................... R Havlin — 10 (3) 98 Thunder Valley (49) J Tate 9-5............................. J Mitchell — 11 (9) 2 Yantarni (22) C Appleby 9-5 (BF).........................James Doyle — BETTING: 6-4 Asean Legend, 9-4 Yantarni, 3 Security Code, 12 Battle Point, 14 Thunder Valley, 25 Postwick, 33 Amjad, 50 Letter Of The Law, Five Wells, Carte Rouge, 150 Byhookorbycrook. 2020: No corresponding race. FORM GUIDE: ASEAN LEGEND 11-2 Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, went 2nd and stayed on inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, nk behind Educator at Haydock 1m 2yo nov stk (4) gf in Sep. YANTARNI 2-1fav Slowly away, in rear, switched to outer over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Audience at Newmarket 7f 2yo nov stk (4) gd in Oct. SECURITY CODE Territories colt out of Moment Of Time. BATTLE POINT 14-1 Held up, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 7l behind Honky Tonk Man at Lingfield 7f 2yo nov stks (5) pol in Oct. THUNDER VALLEY 5-1 Mid-division, ridden and hung left 2f out, faded inside last, 8th of 9, 4l behind Mariha at Redcar 7f 2yo nov stk (4) gd in Oct. POSTWICK Postponed gelding out of Sated. AMJAD 40-1 Held up, struggling off pace 3f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 15l behind Manaafith at Chelmsford City 7f 2yo nov stks (5) pol. CARTE ROUGE 250-1 Soon tracked leader on outer, ran off bend in 2nd 3 1/2f out, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, lost place under 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 24l behind Caroline Herschel at Killarney 1m 2yo mdn sft in Oct. FIVE WELLS 33-1 Slowly into stride, ran green and outpaced in rear throughout, tailed off, last of 15, 38l behind Gin O’Clock at Chelmsford City 7f 2yo nov auc stks (4) pol. LETTER OF THE LAW Lawman gelding out of Lady Ravenna. BYHOOKORBYCROOK 250-1 Slowly away, in rear and detached early, never going well and lost touch over 3f out, last of 11, 22l behind Estadio Mestalla at Kempton 1m 2yo nov stks (5) pol. 7.00 BETWAY HANDICAP (4) 1m 6f Winner £4,590 (8 run) SSR 1 (6) 714 Captain Haddock (74) H Main 4 10-0 (BF)........... F Larson (7) 89 2 (1) 034 Galahad Threepwood (22) M Channon 4 9-13........ J Doyle 99 3 (7) 211 Potenza (136) Harry Eustace 5 9-12...........................T Ladd (3) 95 4 (5) 897 Battle Of Marathon (292) J Ryan 9 9-12 (C, D2)...... T Phillips (7) 70 5 (8) 130 Moliwood (43) M Botti 3 9-10 (D).............................. A Atzeni 95 6 (4) 232 Winklevi (19) P Evans 6 9-5.......................................C Hardie 95 7 (2) 562 Monsaraz (10) D Loughnane 4 8-13 (C2)................ Rossa Ryan 97 8 (3) 657 Raiff (18) P Kirby 5 8-12......................................B Garritty (3) 88 BETTING: 2 Potenza, 5 Winklevi, Monsaraz, 11-2 Captain Haddock, 8 Raiff, Moliwood, 10 Galahad Threepwood, 25 Battle Of Marathon. 2020: AMTIYAZ 3 9 5, Hollie Doyle 4-5 Fav (J & T Gosden), drawn (4), 8 ran. FORM GUIDE: POTENZA 11-8fav Tracked leaders, hampered over 2f out, pushed along to challenge and lead over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul beating Seaborn by 2l, 11 ran. MONSARAZ 8-1 Held up in rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind La Hulotte at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) pol. WINKLEVI 6-1 Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Liverpool Knight at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4). CAPTAIN HADDOCK 2-1fav Close up, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, rallied inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Steel An Icon at Catterick 1m 6f amat hcap (5) gd in Sep. MOLIWOOD 33-1 Led over 1f, tracked leader until 8f out, chased leaders, weakened rapidly, tailed off and eased 6f out, last of 13, well behind Surrey Gold at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft in Oct. RAIFF 8-1 Restless in stalls, dwelt, mid-division on inside, pushed along in 4th over 3f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 18l behind Famous Star at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol. GALAHAD THREEPWOOD 9-2 Close up, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 5l behind Solo Saxophone at Newmarket 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Oct. BATTLE OF MARATHON 10-1 Held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, well beaten over 2f out, last of 7, 18l behind Combine at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) in Feb. 7.30 BETYOURWAY AT BETWAY HANDICAP (5) 6f Winner £3,240 (13 run) SSR 1 (5) 863 Gowanlad (25) P Kirby 4 9-6 (CD)................................D Swift 91 2 (9) 326 Vape (204) A Carroll 4 9-6 (D2)..........................................R Tate 91 3 (12) 411 Sovereign Slipper (18) H Candy 3 9-5 (D2).......James Doyle 92 4 (7) 680 Sound Of Iona (26) J Goldie 5 9-4......................P Mulrennan 74 5 (4) 293 Good Earth (24) M Herrington 4 9-4 (D).......................T Eaves 93 6 (11) 987 Highest Ambition (19) C Wallis 3 9-4......................C Hardie 79 7 (1) 761 Camachess (18) P McBride 5 9-3 (CD)..................... Rossa Ryan 92 8 (6) 133 Sweet Pursuit (109) B Millman 7 9-3 (BF, D8)..........R Coakley 70 9 (10) 807 Golden Dragon (16) S C Williams 4 9-3 (D)..............M Ghiani 80 10 (13) 524 Give ‘Em The Slip (37) C Hills 3 9-2........................... A Atzeni 99 11 (2) 717 Princely (130) R Teal 6 9-2 (D3)................................ J Mitchell 83 12 (8) 342 Gustav Graves (32) M Loughnane 3 9-2.................... P Prince 81 13 (3) 120 Ginato (36) R Fell 3 9-2 (D2).......................................... R Scott 91 BETTING: 3 Sovereign Slipper, 13-2 Ginato, 8 Gustav Graves, Gowanlad, Give ‘Em The Slip, 10 Golden Dragon, Camachess, 12 Vape, Sweet Pursuit, Good Earth, 14 Others. 2020: GOWANLAD 3 9 6, Phil Dennis 13-2 (P Kirby), drawn (4), 13 ran. FORM GUIDE: SOVEREIGN SLIPPER 15-8fav Chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol beating G’daay by 1 3/4l, 9 ran. GINATO 9-1 Held up near side, ridden 2f out, no impression, 12th of 18, 11l behind Bronze River at Redcar 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Oct. GIVE ‘EM THE SLIP 15-2 Slowly away, in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Alba Del Sole at Brighton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Oct. GOWANLAD 7-1 Raced keenly, held up towards rear of mid-division, headway between horses over 1f out, went 3rd final 100 yards, never going pace of leading duo, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Spartan Fighter at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) in Oct. GUSTAV GRAVES 12-1 In rear, pushed along over 2f out, steady headway 1f out, kept on final furlong, went second final strides, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Lothian at Kempton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct. CAMACHESS 12-1 Held up off the pace towards rear, good headway between horses over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led final strides, won at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol beating Sands Of Time by hd, 10 ran. GOLDEN DRAGON 7-2 Mounted on course, off the pace towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 5l behind Dark Side Prince at Chelmsford City 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol. GOOD EARTH 4-1 Held up, minor headway on inside 2f out, outpaced by leaders, kept on well final 100 yards, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Equitation at Kempton 6f clm stks 0-75 (5) pol in Oct. 8.00 CORAL RACING-SUPER-SERIES NURSERY (6) (2-Y-O) 7f Winner £2,700 (12 run) SSR 1 (9) 488 Internal Conflict (22) R Hannon 9-7............... Rossa Ryan 76 2 (12) 987 Token Trader (12) Darryll Holland 9-5..................... J Watson 87 3 (5) 702 Cheese The One (8) Joseph Parr 9-4...................... C Shepherd 86 4 (11) 099 Malorie (18) M Botti 9-2..........................................M Ghiani 78 5 (8) 763 Jungle Run (28) Tom Clover 9-1 (BF)........................ J Mitchell 82 6 (6) 470 Fast Beauty (36) E Bethell 8-13.................................. R Scott 83 7 (2) 001 Dajarus (18) I Jardine 8-13 (D).................................J Gormley 85 8 (1) 668 Maison Beau (40) A Carroll 8-10................................C Fallon 81 9 (4) 303 Petal Power (9) M Channon 8-9.............................. A Atzeni 99 10 (3) 095 Major Gatsby (12) W G M Turner 8-9...................D Fentiman 87 11 (7) 009 Everyonelovesagrey (12) A West 8-6.............. JP Sullivan 84 12 (10) 400 Nrgize (18) I Jardine 8-6............................................ A Mullen 70 BETTING: 7-2 Dajarus, 4 Jungle Run, 5 Cheese The One, 11-2 Petal Power, 10 Internal Conflict, 12 Token Trader, Major Gatsby, 14 Fast Beauty, 16 Others. TOMORROW’S CARDS EXETER Going: Good-good to soft in places on hurdle course Jackpot meeting 12.30 MANSIONBET JUVENILE HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) (3-Y-O) 2m 1f Winner £4,084 (8 run) RTV 1 87 Afternoon Tea (17) A Carroll 10-12.......................... H Bannister 66 2 68 Allset (24) E Williams 10-12............................................ C Ring (3) 11 3 Beat The Storm Alexandra Dunn 10-12....................Jamie Moore — 4 Christopher Clive J Scott 10-12..................................R Dingle — 5 Girandole M Gillard 10-12..............................Sean Houlihan (3) — 6 7 Prince Of Bad Lins (24) R G Hawker 10-12.................. R T Dunne 6 7 Romeo’s Bond M Harris 10-12..........................................H Reed — 8 I’m The Diva Nick Williams 10-5..................................... D Noonan — BETTING: 13-8 I’m The Diva, 7-2 Romeo’s Bond, 13-2 Christopher Clive, 8 Allset, 14 Others 1.00 MANSIONBET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE (GBB RACE) (3) 3m Winner £10,238 (4 run) RTV 1 24- Tight Call (216) T Vaughan 7 11-7..................................... A Johns — 2 P2- Beatthebullet (234) R Curtis 7 11-5 (D2)....................... S Bowen — 3 12- Gosheven (327) P Hobbs 8 11-4 (BF, D)...........................T J O’Brien — 4 1-2 Oscars Moonshine (31) P Nicholls 6 11-0 (C)...............H Cobden — BETTING: 7-4 Oscars Moonshine, 9-4 Gosheven, 3 Beatthebullet, 5 Tight Call. FORM GUIDE: OSCARS MOONSHINE 3-1 Raced wide, midfield, headway to chase leaders 6th, led 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out where headed, kept on after last, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Investment Manager at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) hvy in Oct. GOSHEVEN 15-8fav Held up in midfield, chased leader 4 out, close up 3 out, ridden before 2 out, lost ground before last, stayed on flat but could not reach winner, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Flemcara at Doncaster 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (3) hvy in Dec. BEATTHEBULLET 14-1 Led, headed after 5 out, ridden to regain lead 4 out, headed last, ran on, 2nd of 4, 3 1/2l behind Ask A Honey Bee at Uttoxeter 2m 7f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr. 1.30 MANSIONBET MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m 7f Winner £4,084 (8 run) RTV 1 4-1 Gazette Bourgeoise (24) B Case 5 11-5................. H Bannister 125 2 8- Castkitello (212) Ben Clarke 5 10-12..............................B R Jones — 3 8/3 Doin’whatshelikes (20) P Nicholls 6 10-12.................H Cobden 89 4 4- Lady Stanhow (276) J G Cann 6 10-12..........................T J O’Brien — 5 7 Lazy Sunday (19) R Mitford-Slade 7 10-12.......................C Deutsch 119 6 85P Little Peachey (20) Miss J Du Plessis 5 10-12............. H Kimber (7) 93 7 -42 So Said I (24) C Tizzard 5 10-12.........................................B J Powell 133 8 40- Swincombe Fleat (227) A Honeyball 5 10-12.............. A Coleman — BETTING: 7-4 Gazette Bourgeoise, 2 So Said I, 4 Swincombe Fleat, 10 Doin’whatshelikes, 14 Others. 2.00 MANSIONBET BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP CHASE (3) 3m Winner £8,169 (11 run) RTV 1 P35 Young Wolf (38) Jonjo O’Neill 8 11-12 (D2).................K Brogan (3) 133 2 916 From The Heart (17) P Hobbs 7 11-9 (CD).................................... ........................................................................Sean Houlihan (3) 117 3 1-8 Silver In Disguise (26) T Vaughan 7 11-9 (D)................... A Johns 130 4 41- I See You Well (224) Seamus Mullins 8 11-9...............Jamie Moore 127 5 75- White Moon (251) C Tizzard 9 11-7 (C2, D).......................B J Powell 125 6 5-3 Tea Time On Mars (183) S Gardner 9 11-5 (C, D)........ Lucy Gardner 130 7 P-1 St Erney (19) Miss J Du Plessis 10 11-4 (CD2)................. H Kimber (7) 132 8 22- Connard (244) T Vaughan 8 11-2...........................Charlie Price (3) 126 9 -39 Off The Planet (26) P Hobbs 6 11-2............................T J O’Brien — 10 U4- Favori De Sivola (255) Nick Williams 6 10-12 (BF)......... D Noonan 113 11 1-4 Troed Y Melin (45) Chris Honour 9 10-2 (CD)................. C Gethings 130 BETTING: 9-2 St Erney, 5 I See You Well, 13-2 White Moon, 8 Connard, Tea Time On Mars, 10 From The Heart, Troed Y Melin, Young Wolf, Favori De Sivola, 12 Others. FORM GUIDE: ST ERNEY 12-1 Tracked leaders, 2nd when ridden before 4 out, joined leader 2 out, hit front after last and driven clear, won at Exeter 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs beating Le Milos by 2 3/4l, 13 ran. I SEE YOU WELL 3-1 Jumped right, chased leader until 4th, chased leaders, mistake 12th, went 2nd at the last, ridden and stayed on run-in, led towards finish, won at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr beating Aheadfullofdreams by nk, 6 ran. WHITE MOON 3-1 Held up in touch, headway to press leader 5th, led narrowly 15th, headed narrowly 17th, not fluent 4 out, ridden and lost place before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, last of 5, 24l behind Coup De Pinceau at Taunton 3m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (3) sft in Mar. CONNARD 25-1 Held up in touch, mistake 1st, headway 13th, nudged along after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, led approaching last where not fluent, headed and no extra after last, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Chanting Hill at Kelso 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd in Mar. 2.30 MANSIONBET WATCH AND BET HANDICAP CHASE (3) 2m 1f 109yds Winner £8,169 (5 run) RTV 1 4-2 Black Kalanisi (24) F O’Brien 8 11-8.......................... P Brennan 129 2 1-3 Killer Kane (21) C Tizzard 6 11-8 (CD).............................B J Powell 135 3 3F4 Zoffee (13) P Hobbs 5 11-4 (CD)......................................T J O’Brien 135 4 P-2 Midnight Midge (15) C Down 7 11-1............................H Cobden 133 5 413 Casa Tall (23) T R George 7 11-0 (D)...................................J J Burke 134 BETTING: 9-4 Black Kalanisi, 5-2 Midnight Midge, 9-2 Casa Tall, 5 Killer Kane, Zoffee. FORM GUIDE: BLACK KALANISI 3-1 Mid-division, mistake 10th, went third 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, not much room approaching last, looked held when hampered and left in second after last, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Kap Auteuil at Stratford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-140 (3) gd in Oct. MIDNIGHT MIDGE 7-2 Led, hit 2nd, jumped left 5th and 8th, joined 11th, headed 13th but soon regained lead, not fluent 2 out and headed, blundered last, no extra, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Kauto The King at Wincanton 2m 4f cond hcp chs (4yo+) (3) gd. CASA TALL 5-1 Mid-division, ridden before 4 out, headway 3 out, held every chance 2 out, not fluent last, no extra run in, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Numitor at Wetherby 1m 7f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Oct. 3.00 FOLLOW MANSIONBET ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 2m 1f Winner £3,268 (10 run) RTV 1 5-1 Bourbali (26) C Tizzard 4 11-12.....................................B J Powell 113 2 53- Hope You Do (212) P Hobbs 4 11-10..............................T J O’Brien 109 3 03- Peloric (232) J Scott 6 11-8..............................................R Dingle 112 4 585 Miss M (12) D Pipe 7 11-5................................... Mr M McIntyre (7) 113 5 025 Wrong Way Harry (12) M Sheppard 6 11-3.................. R Patrick 111 6 945 Balkardy (19) E Williams 4 11-2................................................... ....................................................................... Isabel Williams (5) 109 7 5-4 Legendary Rhythm (26) T Symonds 5 10-13................... B Poste 114 8 541 Mi Laddo (25) M Harris 5 10-0....................................... P Brennan 111 9 P-5 Temur Khan (23) A Carroll 6 10-0.............................. N Slatter (5) 105 10 504 Oneonechop (12) D Pipe 3 10-0............................... P Armson (7) 86 BETTING: 11-4 Bourbali, 4 Mi Laddo, 5 Peloric, 6 Hope You Do, 8 Legendary Rhythm, 12 Others. 3.30 DOWNLOAD THE MANSIONBET APP HANDICAP HURDLE (5) 2m 6f Winner £3,812 (19 run) RTV 1 4-8 Earl Of Wisdom (18) C Tizzard 6 11-12..........................B J Powell 116 2 170 Jewari Of Saints (26) D Pipe 4 11-11...................... P Armson (7) 73 3 11- Sehayli (360) R G Hawker 8 11-11....................................... A Johns — 4 8-P Tactical Manoeuvre (18) S Gardner 10 11-9 (C2)....... S Houlihan (3) 108 5 5/P Janeslittlevoice (19) R G Hawker 7 11-9.................... R T Dunne — 6 07- Home Farm House (222) D Pipe 6 11-8...................T Scudamore 103 7 80- Red Maple (237) Jonjo O’Neill 5 11-7....................... Jonjo O’Neill Jr 66 8 4-5 Freddy Fanatapan (26) W Kittow 6 11-6 (CD).............. D Noonan 110 9 24- Queen Of The Court (251) J G Cann 8 11-2 (BF).............H Cobden 106 10 5-1 In Rem (36) Mrs J Williams 6 11-2......................Chester Williams (3) 106 11 -82 Just Toby (21) David Dennis 5 11-1..................................T Bellamy 107 12 044 Getaway Cory (18) K Woollacott 6 11-0.........................T J O’Brien 107 13 P-8 Puzzle Cache (19) C Down 7 10-12...................... J A Anderson (7) 110 14 770 Deep Inferno (151) L Hurley 5 10-11................Miss H C Tucker (7) 82 15 05- Frame Rate C J Gray 6 10-10...........................................B R Jones — 16 -63 Flutiste (26) Claire Harris 6 10-10..............................D Prichard (5) 106 17 6-6 Dorrana (26) K Woollacott 7 10-10............................B Godfrey (5) 97 18 U-7 King Orry (19) Mrs S Gardner 6 10-9......................... Lucy Gardner 113 19 /6- Merchant In Milan (227) Mrs H Nelmes 9 10-8............ C Ring (3) 94 BETTING: 9-2 In Rem, 6 Queen Of The Court, 7 Sehayli, Flutiste, 10 Just Toby, 12 Getaway Cory, Home Farm House, Red Maple, 14 Others. UTTOXETER Going: Good-good to soft in places 12.10 MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m Winner £4,084 (6 run) SSR 1 1- Gaia Du Gouet (224) D Skelton 5 10-12..........................H Skelton — 2 34 Ma Belle Noire (28) H Fry 4 10-12.........................L Murtagh (3) — 3 506 Miss West (2) E Williams 4 10-12..................................... A Wedge 58 4 2-8 Walk In Clover (28) T H Weston 4 10-12..................Mr L Scott (7) — 5 2- Walk In My Shoes (386) Jonjo O’Neill 5 10-12............ R McLernon — 6 1/4 Way Past Midnight (190) P Webber 6 10-12 (D).....S Twiston-Davies — BETTING: 7-4 Ma Belle Noire, 2 Gaia Du Gouet, 3 Walk In My Shoes, 7 Way Past Midnight, 20 Walk In Clover, 50 Miss West. FORM GUIDE: MA BELLE NOIRE 11-1 Mid-division, headway 4f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon led again, headed inside final furlong, 4th and no extra towards finish, 4th of 18, 3l behind Lady Excalibur at Aintree 2m 1f mares n h flat (4) gd in Oct. GAIA DU GOUET Mid-div, 3rd 1/2way, prog in 2nd bef 4out, ld & gng best bef 2out, asserted & 3l adv bef last, kow flat, won at Tipperary 3m ire ptp in Apr beating Clearly Crazy by 4l, 9 ran. WALK IN MY SHOES Chsd ldrs, 4th frm 5th, 5th aftr 4out, clsr bef 2out, chall with ev ch aftr 2out, outjumped last, no ex early flat, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Magic Daze at Curraghmore 3m ire ptp sft in Oct ‘20. WAY PAST MIDNIGHT 12-1 Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, lost 2nd just inside 2f out, stayed on same pace, dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 8l behind Do You Think at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f mares n h flat (5) sft in May. 12.40 HANDICAP CHASE (5) 2m 4f Winner £2,505 (12 run) SSR 1 1-5 Guetapan Collonges (24) C Longsdon 5 12-1 (BF, D)......W T Kennedy 95 2 322 Zuckerberg (24) J Candlish 5 11-12..........................K Buckley (5) 110 3 114 Pens Man (33) Jonjo O’Neill 6 11-11 (BF, CD).......................A Cawley 108 4 P-5 Anywayyoulookatit (26) J O’Neill 8 11-8 (C).......... R McLernon 76 5 0-6 Ranieri (14) R Curtis 6 11-8............................................. A Wedge 98 6 6P3 Rostello (23) Dr R Newland 6 11-6............................ C Hammond 113 7 P-3 Bitasweetsymphony (26) S Allwood 6 10-12.............. C Todd (3) 110 8 0-7 Tip Top Mountain (24) R Walford 6 10-12........................... J Best 73 9 F15 Mariners Moon (36) Mrs C Bailey 10 10-9 (C).....................D Bass 110 10 3-5 Man Of The North (204) A Carroll 8 10-8 (C)................ L Edwards 108 11 3-3 Sands Cove (198) H Evans 14 10-6...................Tabitha Worsley (5) 112 12 PP4 Larcadio (20) P Henderson 8 10-0............................M Bastyan (3) 117 BETTING: 11-4 Pens Man, 3 Zuckerberg, 5 Guetapan Collonges, 13-2 Rostello, 10 Bitasweetsymphony, 12 Sands Cove, Mariners Moon, 14 Anywayyoulookatit, 20 Others. 2020: DIAMOND BRIG 8 11 12, Jeremiah McGrath 10-1 (Henry Oliver), 12 ran. 1.10 HANDICAP HURDLE (3) 2m 7f Winner £4,956 (7 run) SSR 1 150 Geordie Des Champs (29) R Curtis 10 11-12 (D)............. A Wedge 133 2 216 Taste The Fear (32) Dr R Newland 6 11-10 (CD).............................. ..........................................................................S Twiston-Davies 134 3 U32 Bootlegger (28) T Davidson 8 11-9 (D).....................Sean Quinlan 136 4 15U Canyon City (37) N King 8 11-6 (D3)................................J Quinlan 138 5 7-8 Debestyman (20) Miss Suzy Smith 8 11-2.....................G Sheehan 101 6 654 Beach Break (18) D McCain 7 10-12............................ T Gillard (5) 139 7 F09 Dionysis (8) M Weatherer 8 10-0...........................Mr P Thomas (7) 128 BETTING: 5-4 Bootlegger, 4 Taste The Fear, 5 Geordie Des Champs, 15-2 Canyon City, Beach Break, 10 Debestyman, 50 Dionysis. 1.40 QUINNBET HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 2m 4f Winner £3,159 (6 run) SSR 1 0/P Novis Adventus N Mulholland 9 11-12 (D)................................... ..........................................................................S Twiston-Davies — 2 124 Bucko’s Boy (11) J Snowden 6 11-10 (D)...................... Page Fuller 125 3 -3P Quick Draw (13) T Lacey 5 11-9.................................. S Sheppard 128 4 613 The Knot Is Tied (28) N King 6 11-6 (D).................... Bryony Frost 127 5 146 Calvinist (30) K Frost 8 11-4 (CD)..............................Sean Quinlan 127 6 544 Seaborough (12) D Shaw 6 10-0.......................... A Anderson (5) 127 BETTING: 2 The Knot Is Tied, 11-4 Bucko’s Boy, 9-2 Quick Draw, 6 Calvinist, Seaborough, 14 Novis Adventus. 2020: No corresponding race. 2.10 CAZOO MAIDEN HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m 4f Winner £4,084 (8 run) SSR 1 6 C’mon Sharpy (179) I Williams 5 11-4............................ C Todd (3) — 2 0-6 Fine Casting (22) B Pauling 5 11-4......................Luca Morgan (5) 105 3 0-8 Glebe Aalin (13) D McCain 6 11-4............................... T Gillard (5) 30 4 -PP Kilcasey Gold (26) C Ellam 6 11-4............................W T Kennedy — 5 -66 Planned Paradise (151) N Mulholland 5 11-4.................... J Best 101 6 42 Storm Of Light (22) O Murphy 5 11-4......................F Gregory (3) 118 7 4-3 Tea For Free (32) C Longsdon 6 11-4..........................Paul O’Brien 79 8 Gentle Connections D Skelton 4 10-10......................H Skelton — BETTING: 8-11 Fine Casting, 7-2 Storm Of Light, 13-2 Tea For Free, 8 Gentle Connections, 25 Planned Paradise, C’mon Sharpy, Glebe Aalin, 100 Kilcasey Gold. 2020: HERE COMES MCCOY 5 11 2, Paddy Brennan 4-1 (O Murphy), 14 ran. FORM GUIDE: FINE CASTING 4-1 Went left 1st, soon steadied into mid-division, never on terms, 6th of 10, 20l behind Kandoo Kid at Ascot 2m nh nov hdl (3) sft in Oct. STORM OF LIGHT 11-1 Towards rear, headway to chase clear leader before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on but no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 13l behind Tamar Bridge at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Oct. TEA FOR FREE 7-1 Chased leaders on inside, went 2nd before 7th, weakened after 3 out, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 45l behind Fair Frontieres at Worcester 2m 7f mdn hdl (5) sft in Oct. GENTLE CONNECTIONS Gentlewave filly out of Well Connected. C’MON SHARPY 10-1 Led early, chased leaders, pushed along 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 7, 26l behind Russian Ruler at Warwick 2m NH flat (5) gs in May. 2.40 CAZOO CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’ HANDICAP CHASE (4) 3m Winner £3,594 (5 run) SSR 1 P83 Soupy Soups (12) N Mulholland 10 11-13 (C, D3)..............H Nugent 110 2 870 Petite Power (30) F O’Brien 12 11-11 (C, D2)......... Lilly Pinchin (3) 125 3 333 Creative Inerta (11) Ben Clarke 11 11-7 (D3)................L Murtagh 124 4 7P4 Fingerontheswitch (22) N Mulholland 11 11-5 (D5)...K Buckley 128 5 /P5 Good Man Vinnie (16) P Henderson 10 11-0 (C, D2)...... M Bastyan — BETTING: 15-8 Creative Inerta, 9-4 Soupy Soups, 4 Fingerontheswitch, Petite Power, 16 Good Man Vinnie. 2020: OPTIMISTIC BIAS 11 11 4, Phillip Armson(7) 9-2 (H Evans), 7 ran. tomorrow’s tips EXETER: 12.30 Romeo’s Bond, 1.00 Oscars Moonshine, 1.30 So Said I, 2.00 St Erney, 2.30 KILLER KANE (NAP), 3.00 Legendary Rhythm, 3.30 In Rem. UTTOXETER: 12.10 Ma Belle Noir, 12.40 Bitasweetsymphony, 1.10 Beach Break, 1.40 The Knot Is Tied, 2.10 Storm Of Light, 2.40 Creative Inerta.

44 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 Sport Racism in life ‘normal’ says Robbo Tics out to teach Oxford a lesson Wigan Athletic will be looking to build on their midweek FA Cup win over Solihull Moors as they return to league action against Oxford United today. But they face a tough League One test against fellow promotionchasing U’s. The Latics have struggled at home recently, with three of their four losses coming at the DW Stadium. James McClean, Will Keane and Jordan Jones will all be available today after returning from international duty, but Wigan could be without 19-year-old Thelo Aasgaard. The midfielder returned from playing for Norway’s Under-20’s with a hamstring injury. “Thelo’s come back with an injury, he felt his hamstring while he was away with Norway,” said Tics boss Leam Richardson. “He’ll have a scan, and hopefully it won’t be as bad as first thought.” Tom Naylor and Jordan Cousins remain doubtful for today, but Wigan’s defensive crisis has improved, with Kell Watts playing the full 120 minutes in midweek, with Jack Whatmough also making a late cameo in extra-time. For Oxford, Jack Stevens and Sam Winnall remain sidelined through injury. Cameron Brannagan missed the FA Cup clash through illness but could return to the matchday squad. The Latics will be mindful of Oxford’s firepower all over the pitch, however. Matty Taylor has taken his tally to nine goal contributions in just seven matches following his goal and assist in midweek. Midfielders James Henry, Mark Sykes and Brannagan have 13 goals between them while leftback Steve Seddon has found the net three times. In terms of previous meetings between the sides, the record slightly favours the Latics, who have won six of the 11 meetings, with Oxford winning five. world cup winner reveals abuse he has suffered throughout career By jamie gardner Jason Robinson says the racist abuse suffered by Azeem Rafiq will have been repeated in many other sports and that cricket is simply ‘the one that’s been caught’. Rafiq’s testimony to MPs this week has opened up a crisis in his sport, with the Government demanding action from the game’s leaders to tackle the problem of discriminatory behaviour. Robinson, who enjoyed huge success in both rugby codes for Sale Sharks and Wigan Warriors and starred in England’s 2003 World Cup win, says he experienced racist abuse from coaches and spectators during his career and that racism has become a ‘normal occurrence’ in 21st Century Britain. “Cricket is not unique, it’s the one that’s been caught,” he said. “If everybody (who had been racially abused) was to step forward it would be literally everyone. The cricket scandal is nothing new. “It goes on not just in cricket, it goes on in daily life, in offices up and down the country around the world. It is a normal occurrence.” Robinson was asked if he had ever faced abuse from people within his sport. “I wouldn’t repeat what some people have said and some will say they have said it in the heat of the moment,” he added. “Whether it’s crowds, coaches, some of the things are not as blatant. Some of the things can just be ‘well you’re all right, you’ as if to say, you know, ‘for a black man, you’re all right’. “I knew, being a black sportsman, it was always going to be harder for me because it wasn’t just about performance. It wasn’t just about turning up and doing what I need to do on the pitch. I knew a lot of my pressures came through the abuse that I was going to face because I was black. “Nobody ever came to me and said, ‘Look, what we’ve heard today shouldn’t have gone on and we’re going to do something about it’. Nothing was ever done. We had to just suck it up, get on with it. And as a result, you know, I’m affected by some of that stuff. “I’ve been on a field where there has been four or five thousand people shouting the most horrendous racist abuse. How many people in the crowd were telling them to shut up and to not make those remarks? People have been brought up in it and now those ways are normal, it’s banter, it’s OK. But it’s not OK for those on the receiving end.” Robinson is a passionate supporter of the Think Equal charity, a global initiative which seeks a system change in education to introduce social and emotional learning for children aged three to six onto national curricula around the world. The aim is to eliminate discrimination, disrespect and violence in the next generation through early intervention. Robinson said: “We’re always trying to put fires out instead of trying to prevent the fires from starting in the first place. “The Government will spend six over £6bn per year on obesity. Why wait until children and adults have put on the weight to then pay for it to come off? You know, why don’t we put more into prevention? And that’s what Think Equal is doing. The education side is key, because unless we educate we’ll never be able to change.” Former Sale Sharks and Wigan Warriors star Jason Robinson

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 45 Pep Guardiola believes Joao Cancelo can improve CITY v everton News Gundo aiming for City repeat City are looking to go on another unbeatable run after making a conscious effort to improve around international breaks. In a schedule made even more cramped by the delay to finishing the 2019/20 campaign as a result of Covid-19, Pep Guardiola’s side struggled for consistency and cohesion last season until mid-December before a tactical reset turned their campaign around. City produced a record-breaking sequence of 21 straight wins to set them up for Premier League and Carabao Cup glory, losing just two of 34 matches between the November and March internationals. Ilkay Gundogan believes City have already rectified an issue by ensuring they picked up more results in the stop-start period of this new challenge. Wins over Chelsea, Arsenal and United as well as a draw at Liverpool have helped the defending champions to sit just three points off the top of the table. With that added confidence, the Blues are in a better position to attempt another winning streak. “The fact that we had this run last season just shows us how important it is,” said the midfielder. “We need to try to repeat what we did last year in that period of time. I think the manager appreciates that he has a lot of time to bring everyone together.” Pep wants even more from Joao By stuart brennan Pep Guardiola has sent Joao Cancelo a stark reminder of the standards he expects at City by telling the in-form Portugal ace he can do better. The former Juventus full-back has been in supreme form for the Blues this season, his raids into midfield from the left-back position being a key source of danger for them. He has made that position his own, with Aleks Zinchenko out injured for half of the opening three months, and is now one of the first names on the teamsheet. But Guardiola, while accepting the 27-year-old is in good form, also said, without specifying, there are parts of his game that still need plenty of work. Asked to comment on Cancelo’s level, the Blues boss said: “Of course he’s playing really well, consistent - his physicality, he can recover well and quickly, can play every three days but I have the feeling he can do better. “Hopefully, he can accept that and move forward.” Delph’s been Fab for Rafa Fabian Delph is expected to start against former club City when Everton travel to the Etihad tomorrow. The 31-year-old has returned to the side after a shoulder injury. “I think he has the right mentality, the right attitude,” said Everton boss Rafa Benitez. “He wants to play every game. I have to stop him in the training sessions because he’s pushing very hard. That is the right attitude that you are expecting from any player. “We have seen situations in the past that we have given up [a goal] too early, and we have to be sure we That seems to be a reference mainly to the defensive side of his game, which has occasionally been exposed this season, not least by Liverpool, whose two goals in the 2-2 draw at Anfield last month both originated down his flank. The first saw him put in a poor challenge which allowed Mo Salah to run at the heart of the Blues defence and then release Sadio Mane to score, and the second saw him again show defensive naivety to allow the Egyptian the room to begin a run for his wonderful goal. That has been a troubling feature of Cancelo’s game ever since he joined City - he signed with a reputation as an attacking right-back or right wing-back. His switch to the left has been a huge success, but his defensive frailties have never gone away, even if they tend to only show against the best opposition, when City find themselves on the back foot for longer in the game. Guardiola also feels he can become an even more accomplished attacking player, despite blossoming in the runin to the end of last season. cannot do that. We did it this year against Southampton, Burnley – but we showed the mentality and character we were looking for.” Benitez went on to admit that he initially wanted to sell Delph in the summer. However the midfielder’s attitude in training has since impressed the manager, who said: “At the beginning, I think everybody knows and he knows, that we were thinking about replacing him. “But he was training really well, we were really pleased with the way he was in every training session.”

46 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk CITY v EvErToN Sterling’s focus will be on football - Pep By sIMoN BajkowskI PeP Guardiola said Raheem Sterling’s focus is on playing football amid ongoing uncertainty over his future at the club. Barcelona are interested in the player and may make a move as early as the January transfer window, with new head coach Xavi a big fan. The Spanish giants will look to capitalise on a situation where the player is open to a move if he continues to see his opportunities limited at the Blues. And while the financial situation of the La Liga club and City’s aversion to doing business in January are two of the major hurdles blocking a deal for the england international, Guardiola’s comments on a potential deal while speaking to reporters in Spain last week did little to kill the hope at the Nou Camp that they could one day land their target. The Blues boss resumed press conference duties yesterday after the international break but was in no mood to discuss the future of Sterling, who is approaching the final 18 months of his deal at the etihad with a new contract not close to being sorted. “Don’t ask me from now on until the last day of the window about transfers because I’m not going to answer,” said. Guardiola. “It is not my business and it is not our business - Raheem’s either. Our business is everton, PSG, West Ham, and the rest. “I’m not going to answer any questions about what is going to happen in the future because I don’t know. And I am not concerned for one second.” etihad stadium tOmOrrOw 2Pm tv: sky sPOrts Guardiola burn out fear for Bernardo blues boss hails silva as undroppable By sTUarT BrENNaN PeP Guardiola thinks ‘undroppable’ Bernardo Silva is one of the best players on the planet right now. But, while the City boss is also hopeful that the brilliant Portugal star has conquered the unhappiness in his personal life that has seen him twice try to leave the club, he is also fearful that the all-action midfielder could end up burning himself out. Bernardo showed his incredible non-stop style is already taking its toll as he sat out a Portugal training session and missed their World Cup qualifying draw with the Republic of Ireland before requesting to leave the pitch after an hour of the home defeat by Serbia a few days later. He cited muscle fatigue for his PossIBLE CITY LINE-UP problems while on international duty, giving cause for concern for the Blues as they head into the hectic winter period. And with Kevin de Bruyne testing positive for Covid, Bernardo might have to push through the pain with another three games in a week - against everton tomorrow, Paris St Germain on Wednesday and West Ham a week tomorrow. Guardiola made it plain he is worried the hectic football schedule - of which he has long been a critic - could yet intervene in a season that promises to be Bernardo’s best since 2018-19, when he led City’s charge to the Premier League title as De Bruyne hit a sticky patch with injuries. The manager fears that one of the player’s greatest assets, his mental strength, could prove to be his undoing, because he drives himself on, and his body cannot withstand the desire of Blues escape keeper crisis as By joE BraY City are already set to be without Riyad Mahrez for most of January - or all of it if he repeats his African Cup of Nations success from two years ago. Now, though, they are preparing for another three key players to be take place. With the majority of City’s players involved with European qualifiers, which concluded this week, there will be no international football for most of their players until March. and the three Portuguese players, will have to contest play-offs to qualify for the World Cup, while others will presumably take part in friendlies after already securing qualification with their nations. However, qualifying is yet to finish in the Americas, with an extra international absent as CONMEBOL and Some, like City keeper window sanctioned in CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers Aleks Zinchenko ederson January throwing a

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 47 Bernardo, along with Ruben Dias back in training with City ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Everton De Bruyne tests positive for Covid By stuart BrENNaN City will be without Kevin de Bruyne and Jack Grealish for tomorrow’s clash with Everton - and are sweating on the fitness of Phil Foden. Belgium star De Bruyne tested positive for Covid this week after returning from international duty and is self-isolating for 10 days, ruling him out of Sunday’s Premier League meeting. Grealish picked up what Gareth Southgate called a ‘small injury’ while with England when he left the camp after playing as a sub against Albania and has already been ruled out for the weekend. Foden took a knock to his leg while with England, but has a chance of being fit. Said Guardiola: “Jack is getting better, Phil Foden came back with a knock, problem with his leg, but is getting better and Kevin unfortunately tested positive.” it means De Bruyne will also miss the Champions League match with PSG. Added Pep: “two days ago he told me he was positive. Forget about fitness and momentum, he is positive now he has to recover. We have to be careful, people are dying from Covid, he is vaccinated so hopefully he will be okay.” his mind. “Right now he’s undroppable because of what he is doing on the pitch,” said Guardiola. “Sometimes Bernardo didn’t play in the last (two) seasons because he was not undroppable, because he was not on the level. “The year we won 98 points in the league, he was the best - and I think it’s coming back. “What he has done this season so far is difficult to find in Europe, in the world, a player like him right now. “But the season is too long and I know the tiredness is coming, It normally happens because he is so (mentally) strong, amazingly strong - a huge competitor.” But if the Blues manage Bernardo’s game time in the right way, Guardiola feels he spanner in the works of City’s preparations that month. Luckily, the Premier League takes a break between the Blues’ trip to Southampton on January 22 and the home fixture against Brentford on February 9. that is due to a ‘winter break’ of a week as well as the FA Cup fourth round. However, that means that City’s can have the same influence as he did three years ago, when he was the club’s Player of the Year. Bernardo has asked to leave the club in the last two summers, feeling homesick for family and friends, but no clubs in his preferred destinations of Portugal or Spain can afford City’s asking price - with the club making it plain they would not stand in his way if a good offer came in. But now the manager feels the popular midfielder, who he described as ‘a lovely, lovely guy’ may have come through his unhappy spell off the pitch. “I have the feeling now he is happy here, with his personal life, and hopefully he can have an exceptional season with us again,” he said. international fixtures pile up Brazilian and USA players will likely be called up for international duty in that period, depriving them of a break after a busy Christmas period. As well as Mahrez’s absence, City have the depth to cope with Gabriel Jesus’s expected absence for that possible FA Cup tie as he links up with Brazil. But while the likelihood of Get the latest City news direct to your inbox Scan the code and sign up for our newsletter countryman Ederson and American Zack Steffen both being picked by their countries could have meant that the Blues faced a goalkeeper crisis for the cup match, the dates have fallen kindly. their internationals are completed by February 2, so City are confident that both will be back in Manchester and available for the cup tie on February 5 or 6. “He can play in six positions - he can play as a holding mid- fielder, attacking midfielder, winger, striker, false nine and the other winger. “He can play everywhere because he is so smart, so intuitive, so intelligent. He is a player who knows exactly what is going on every single action of the game. “The right decision has to be made, and he can do it. He does it. And that’s why he is the player he is, especially in the games he has played in Anfield, and Stamford Bridge, in Old Trafford, in Brighton - one of the toughest games of the season is to travel to Brighton - and Leicester. “Always in those games he has played at that level, that quality.” M.E.N. ON SUNDAY Analysis, comment, news and build-up as City take on Everton

48 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk watford v united Carry on captain! Ole backing Harry By samuel luckhurst Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he has given no consideration to stripping Harry Maguire of the captaincy. The centre-back has endured a torrid season after a faultless European Championship, but he has never been dropped since he joined United for £80m in August 2019. The 28-year-old, who was made captain when Ashley Young left, scored in both of England’s victories over Albania and San Marino earlier this BETFRED SHOPS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED ALL HAYDOCK & ASCOT RACES 4x 5x month and celebrated his goal against the former at Wembley by cupping his ears in an apparent response to criticism of his form. Roy Keane, in attendance on punditry duty, described Maguire’s reaction as ‘embarrassing’ and his form ‘a disgrace’. Solskjaer is close with Keane but believes Maguire will ‘prove critics wrong’. “As a team we’ve not performed at the standard we know that we can do and at the levels we need to be at,” said Best Odds Guaranteed - Applies to bets placed on Early Price horse racing. Two meetings a day applies to bets placed from 7am on the day of racing. Happy Hour applies to bets placed between 12noon and 1pm. One Winner Bonuses – Horses, virtual and greyhounds only. Betfred rules apply. the United boss ahead of today’s trip to Watford. “Harry, as Gareth (Southgate) righty said, is not one to hide on the treatment table or try to find any excuse to sit out games. “Harry is a top professional who wants to be there for the manager every single time and he trains really well. “I think this week going away and scoring a couple of goals for his country will help his form and confidence. “I’ve not considered taking the captain’s armband away from him. He’s been an absolute stalwart for us on and off the pitch since he came in. “His family, his club we are all very happy with him and all back him and he’s such a top professional and he’s going to prove critics wrong. “The so-called experts have their opinions and that’s their job to put their opinion, that’s not something we have to worry too much about. As a true example of a Man United player, Cup bid could be scuppered by final qualifiers for Qatar By richard fay United will have to deal with something of a selection dilemma in the New Year with four players set to miss fixtures due to internationals. World Cup qualifying is yet to finish in the Americas, with an extra international window sanctioned in January throwing a spanner in the works of the Reds’ preparations that month. It means they could be without both Edinson Cavani and Fred during the Premier League ‘winter break’ in which the club could be playing in the FA Cup fourth round. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will also have to deal with the start of the African Cup of Nations, which could see Harry is always there for his team and his country.” United head to Watford having won just one of their last six Premier League games. They are already nine points adrift of leaders Chelsea and also five points off the final Champions League qualifying spot. “We’ve gone games where we’ve conceded chances,” added Solskjaer. “We can’t concede easy chances against any team. We’re playing against a Watford team who are well organised, very good at counter-attacking and very good at set-plays. “Focusing on this game, you’ve got to make sure your defending is right and then that’s probably the dark side of football that you know you have to work on and we have put a lot of things right. “But the patterns, the timings, the relationships on the pitch, when we’ve got the ball as well and it’s looked really good in training and now we need to transfer that to the game.” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has had no thoughts about taking the captaincy from Harry Maguire Ivorian duo Eric Bailly and Amad absent for a prolonged period of time. The winter break was cancelled last season due to the Covid-enforced altered season, which saw fixtures packed in tightly, but has been reinstated for the current campaign. It will take place between United’s home fixture against West Ham on 23 January and their trip to face Burnley on 8 February, however it could be cut short given the FA Cup fourth round takes place on the weekend of February 5. United will likely be without their quartet of players for a potential FA Cup date but will hope to have them all back in time for their visit to Turf Moor. Donny van de Beek Solskjaer: Donny thinks he should be playing By samuel luckhurst Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Donny van de Beek will ‘reap his rewards’ despite a frustrating time at United. The Dutchman has only started four times in the Premier League - the last of those in May - since he joined from Ajax in a £40m deal 15 months ago and he has been an unused substitute on 29 occasions. Everton expressed interest in signing Van de Beek on loan late in the summer transfer window and the 24-year-old has since changed agents. Fellow midfielder Paul Pogba could be sidelined for the rest of the year with a thigh injury but Van de Beek could still struggle to start at Watford today. “I think our fans can see a top professional and a very good player,” Solskjaer said. “And Donny is one that has never, ever, let himself or his team or his family down by his attitude. “His approach to the game and training is spot on and I can’t fault him and he knows that. “I keep in contact and I speak to him and communicate with him because it’s not easy when players are not playing as much as they think they should do and Donny thinks he should be playing more and he will be involved. “I can’t say anything other than he’s another example of what to do when you’re not in the team and he’ll reap his rewards.” Edinson Cavani, meanwhile, is still sidelined for United due to a tendon injury that caused him to miss the City match and Uruguay’s World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Argentina.

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50 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk watford v united Ole all four change in formation again By samuel luckhurst United are expected to switch to a back four at Watford after starting the last three games with a back three. Although the Reds won with the formation at Tottenham, they abandoned it before half-time in the draw with Atalanta and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reverted to a back four at the break in the loss to City. After the derby, the United boss said his side ‘have to come out against Watford like a proper hurt animal and get back to what we know we can be’. The Norwegian acknowledged the back three shift was not his preferred approach and that formation always seemed unsustainable with the surfeit of forwards United have in their squad. “The system is one thing; style is so much more important,” Solskjaer GOALS GALORE NO DRAW When both teams score, and it doesn’t end in a draw! £10 RETURNS £210 for 3 correct matches stressed. “That is on the front foot, passing forward, running forward, pressing high or dropping low so that you block off the goal. “You can have the same style of play with different systems or formations, it’s how you approach the game and how we set about that style of play. “The main thing about it is that it’s an attacking way of playing football that we give the players a chance to express their talents within the framework that we play in and that we set. “If that’s 3-5-2, 3-4-3, 4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, it doesn’t really matter. “I always want to see a Man United team trying to dominate and that’s what led me to say what I did after the City game. I don’t want to see my team hanging in there waiting, we’d rather be on the front foot and if a team is better than us then sometimes you have to accept it.” Returns include stake. Odds are shown on the Goals Galore No Draw coupon. Full terms are available on the coupon. Betfred rules apply. vicarage road TODAY 3PM Solskjaer: We should enjoy this pressure! Being under spotlight part of job says Ole By ian parker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged his United players to respond positively to the pressure they are facing as questions on his own future at Old Trafford continue. M.E.N. Sport understands the Reds are planning to replace the Norwegian, but may wait until the end of the season. But the 48-year-old painted a picture of business as usual at the club ahead of today’s clash with Watford, as he said the last fortnight had afforded him and his players time for a reset. “Of course I’ve been in contact and communicated with the club as I normally do all the time,” said Solskjaer, who spent some of the break in Norway while allowing a number of players not on international duty to visit family abroad. POSSIBLE united line-up Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested Jesse Lingard will ‘play a part’ in United’s upcoming fixtures. The 28-year-old forward seems set to leave the Reds next year as he is out of contract in June and discussions over a new deal have collapsed. The England international has not started in a Premier League game for United since New Year’s Day in 2020 and his only club start this season was in the Carabao Cup loss to West Ham. Lingard has scored twice after coming off the bench for United, including the winner at West Ham in September, and he also cleverly assisted Cristiano Ronaldo’s “It’s been a long international break but one we’ve used to our benefit as we feel there’s been a good response from the players and they are ready for the Watford game.” The defeats to Liverpool and City - by a combined scoreline of 7-0 on home turf - brought a chorus of criticism which hardly dimmed during the last fortnight, but it is something Solskjaer wants his players to feed off. “We know the poor run of form puts ourselves under pressure, but that pressure should be a joy,” he said. “It should be something that makes us a better team and makes every player perform at their best level.” Asked directly if he felt safe in his job and if the club remained united, Solskjaer responded: “Yeah. The players, the staff, myself and the club, we are all working towards one goal and that’s for this team to improve Jesse part of Ole plans despite By SAMUEL LUCKHURST stoppage-time winner against Villarreal later that month. Despite his game-changing impacts, Lingard has often been an unused substitute and he could leave for a fee in the January transfer window. “Jesse is training really hard, really well and he’s ready and available for me, definitely,” Solskjaer said ahead of today’s

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 51 hOW thEY staND P W D L F A Pts Chelsea 11 8 2 1 27 4 26 CiTy 11 7 2 2 22 6 23 West Ham 11 7 2 2 23 13 23 Liverpool 11 6 4 1 31 11 22 Arsenal 11 6 2 3 13 13 20 UniTeD 11 5 2 4 19 17 17 Brighton 11 4 5 2 12 12 17 Wolverhampton 11 5 1 5 11 12 16 Tottenham 11 5 1 5 9 16 16 Crystal Palace 11 3 6 2 15 14 15 Everton 11 4 3 4 16 16 15 Leicester 11 4 3 4 16 18 15 Southampton 11 3 5 3 10 12 14 Brentford 11 3 3 5 13 14 12 Leeds 11 2 5 4 11 18 11 Aston Villa 11 3 1 7 14 20 10 Watford 11 3 1 7 12 19 10 Burnley 11 1 5 5 11 17 8 Newcastle 11 0 5 6 12 24 5 Norwich 11 1 2 8 5 26 5 and get better results. The fans are still supporting the team and the club. They’ve been through this period and backed this time through the rebuild. “You know when you lose a game you’re always disappointed and under pressure. We’ve communicated well and openly and honestly. “There’s one game now that Defeat today would leave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future in serious doubt at United matters but also there’s what goes on after that. We’re all refreshed, this week has been really good in training and we’re ready.” The 2-0 derby defeat to City two weeks ago was much more one-sided than the scoreline suggested - with the match stats painting a similar picture to the 5-0 loss to Liverpool a fortnight earlier. But Solskjaer insisted he and his staff had been working to correct the problems identi- fied. “Sometimes the first thing you want to do after a defeat is get back on the training ground and work on things, but I think this international break has been a good time for us to refresh our minds,” he said. “My staff have been working really hard to get everyone ready. We’ve corrected a few things we needed to improve and I’m sure we’ll see a reaction.” Nemanja: We have to start this week with a victory By richarD faY neMAnJA Matic admits United need nothing less than a win against Watford today. the Reds return to action when they travel to Vicarage Road before facing Villarreal, Chelsea and Arsenal in the space of just nine days. the pressure remains intense on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heading into this weekend and if form doesn’t improve drastically, he could soon find himself out of a job. United were impressive in their last away win over tottenham and, while home form has suffered of late, Matic knows picking up points on the road could be crucial in reviving their season. “We have a very difficult match against Watford then after that with Villarreal away and then Chelsea,” he said. “Very busy and it’s important to start the week with a win... it’s very important to build momentum, game by game, especially now because Christmas is coming. Lots of games so we have to be ready for that.” the Serbian midfielder also spoke about his own preparation ahead of facing Watford. He added: “it’s always important to use the international break to rest, to recover the body and to be ready for the next challenges. “As you know, the Premier League is very hard, plus we have Champions League, FA Cup [in January], so it’s a very tough schedule for us in the next couple of months.” Nemanja Matic For all the latest United news, log on to our live daily blog manchestereveningnews.co.uk Dalot won’t go unless United sign Trippier By saMuEl luckhurst United are only prepared to sell diogo dalot to Roma if they can sign Atletico Madrid right-back Kieran trippier in the January transfer window. Jose Mourinho is interested in dalot, but M.e.n. Sport understands the italians have been informed a deal is only possible if the england ace arrives from Spain. United were interested in signing trippier, 31, in the summer to compete with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and they remain keen on him. the Bury-born player made arrangements for his family to relocate to Manchester. trippier has generated interest from other Premier League clubs, but the boyhood United fan wanted to move back home. AC Milan and Borussia dortmund approached United about signing dalot on loan in the summer but the Reds refused to let the Portuguese leave as they failed to make any headway on a deal for trippier. the Portuguese has only started twice this season in the Carabao Cup and the Champions League, the latter due to Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s suspension for the win against Villarreal. dalot has not started in the Premier League since October 2019. Mourinho, now in charge of Roma, brought dalot to Old trafford in the summer of 2018 from Porto in a £19m deal. United’s managerial situation with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is an added complication, with the January transfer window not open for another six weeks. £1 PLAY contract talks breaking down trip to Watford. “He’s disappointed he’s not playing more, of course. “in regards to contract situations and talks, i’ve not been in them very closely. “For me, Jesse is still a big part of this squad and an important part. He gives Jesse Lingard quality to the group every day. “every player wants to play as much as possible, Jesse and all my players. they’re working really hard, i can’t fault the attitude when they’re ready when they’re called upon. Jesse has done well when he’s played for us and he knows with the games coming up he’s going to play a part.” Lingard himself hardly discouraged speculation over his future at United last night by posting a picture on his instagram feed of himself celebrating in a West Ham shirt from during his loan spell with the Hammers. 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TEASER Eight pages of puzzles, quizzes and sudoku STAR SEEKER Can you find the celebrity name hidden in this crossword? Complete the crossword in the normal way, then make a note of the letters contained in all the squares which are marked with shaded stars. These letters will make an anagram of the name you are trying to discover. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ACROSS 1. Gem (5) 4. Claim (7) 8. Normal (7) 9. Best part (5) 10. Agile (4) 11. Opposite (8) 13. Claw (4) 14. Stupid smile (4) 16. Dejected (8) 17. Shivering fit (4) 20. Brother’s daughter (5) 21. Feat (7) 22. Threw out (7) 23. Kingly (5) 12 13 14 16 17 18 15 20 21 H H H 19 22 23 GOGEN H H DOWN H 1. Science of law (13) 2. Bet (5) 3. Soothe (4) 4. Forgiveness (6) 5. Reclamation (8) 6. Infest (7) 7. Variable in mood (13) 12. Circumspect (8) 13. Not in any place (7) 15. Climb (6) 18. Renown (5) 19. Pole (4) H H H General Knowledge Quiz 1. Which EastEnders character was played by Anita Dobson? A Bianca Jackson B Angie Watts C Carol Jackson D Teresa di Marco 2. With which keyboard instrument is George Malcolm primarily associated? A Harpsichord B Accordion C Piano D Organ 3. Peter Nicol became world champion at which sport in 1999? A Fencing B Judo C Squash D Sailing 4. What are the legless larvae of houseflies and blowflies called? A Worms B Caterpillars C Blowlarvae D Maggots 5. Which author wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? A C.S. Lewis B A.A. Milne C J.K. Rowling D Roald Dahl 6. What was the name of the character played by Shirley Henderson in the Harry Potter films? A Grumbling Gretel B Groaning Gertrude C Moaning Myrtle D Wailing Wendy Shirley Henderson See Question 6. 7. Of which ocean is the White Sea a gulf? A Atlantic B Pacific C Indian D Arctic 8. Which characters in Greek mythology were originally conceived as winds and later portrayed as vultures with ugly women’s faces? A Harpies B Sirens C Muses D Gorgons 9. Which Ukrainian town was the scene of a nuclear reactor explosion in 1986? A Vinnitsa B Kherson C Chernobyl D Odessa 10. Which African country do Rastafarians look on as their spiritual homeland? A Ethiopia B Nigeria C Zambia D Mozambique 11. What sort of creature is a kiang? A A wild ass B A fish C A bird D An insect 12. Which English Romantic poet wrote Endymion and The Eve of St Agnes? A W.B. Yeats B Rudyard Kipling C Percy Bysshe Shelley D John Keats 13. By what name was Robbie Coltrane’s character in the TV drama Cracker known? A Burger B Leroy C Fitz D Sammy 14. Which ventriloquist was famous for Orville the Duck and Cuddles the Monkey? A Rod Hull B Karl Harris C Keith Harris D Keith Chegwin 15. What was the title of Gary Barlow’s solo debut album? A Empty Highway B Rollercoaster Ride C Open Road D Road To Your Heart Insert letters to form the listed words, moving between adjacent cells horizontally, vertically or diagonally in any direction. Insert all the remaining letters of the alphabet (except Z) in the grid so all the listed words are spelt out in this way. D L W B X P A M O T G R V N F S U I E K Q J H C Y CHIRP FOX GRAVE JUGS LAMB NOMAD PAW SQUINT WONKY A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y 1 2 3 G S Q L D W F G J S H K Y W N C I P U X O M A R E V F B T J AXIOM COVER CURB FLAB FLUNG ICY JET LUNCH MET PORE ROPY SQUAD WICK A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y P L M B I C A V K Q N H U E O Y T X R D AHOY BACKER DOE FILM JUST NEXUS PICKET PLAQUE VANE WIG A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y

2 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk TEASER Your weekly puzzle challenge Kakuro Fill in the white squares with the numbers 1 to 9. Each horizontal block of squares must add up to the number in the shaded square to its left, and each vertical block must add up to the number in the shaded square above it. No number may be used more than once in any one block. 1 2 7 24 17 11 16 14 3 45 30 20 9 9 7 15 12 10 15 10 11 9 19 16 14 15 19 8 9 8 8 15 5 12 7 21 13 10 7 12 11 8 11 24 8 4 12 16 8 10 14 9 15 45 33 10 13 11 12 12 8 8 8 21 13 12 18 6 11 13 7 10 5 5 16 12 6 15 6 21 10 11 10 5 10 16 14 27 4 6 WORD LADDER Using the clues provided, fill in each step of the ladder with a new word, changing one letter at a time. 1 2 Sea mammal Vend Order someone Shop device Roof covering LAME REAL TIME Feeble 3 4 14 7 12 16 9 5 25 32 20 21 7 8 12 8 12 8 12 8 15 7 10 9 14 25 18 18 26 13 17 24 5 12 15 8 8 5 12 13 14 5 21 15 10 11 7 31 6 11 12 5 21 12 10 13 4 9 9 16 12 9 19 7 21 16 12 15 15 13 6 23 13 33 12 10 13 7 8 8 12 15 11 13 14 12 9 20 7 23 15 13 5 11 3 COOL Aperture Grime Shortly Story High Fee Appliance SLOW TWO SPEED CROSSWORD This two-speed crossword has two sets of clues, but just one grid. If you can’t solve the Cryptic clues, try the Quick. Cryptic Across 6. New cadet or old soldier (7) 7. Audibly permitted (5) 9. He is paid to perform quietly or return (3) 10. Nice trait, but somehow puzzling (9) 12. Doing well in a job – at a Mint? (6,5) 15. This side gains nothing but pleasure from its activities (7,4) 17. Having the look of a powerful flier (5-4) 19. Stop and object (3) 21. Type a letter to a girl (5) 22. Distribute, but run short (4,3) Down 1. Assumes it’s durable (5) 2. How to finish off a cake? (3) 3. Father in agony (4) 4. Those on this roll may make their mark (9) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 15 14 11 12 13 17 18 19 21 22 5. Possibly unite as kinswomen (7) 8. It’s fearfully ugly (6) 11. False description of atheists (9) 13. Ruined, becomes used to it! (6) 8 20 16 14. Can I be friendly? (7) 16. Excessive, but not yet to be paid (5) 18. It’s partly bordering Ireland (4) 20. Its occupants make a row in church (3) Quick Across 6. Old soldier (7) 7. In a spoken voice (5) 9. In favour of (3) 10. Complex (9) 12. Profiting (6,5) 15. Non-professional side (7,4) 17. Keen-sighted (5-4) 19. Finish (3) 21. Group (5) 22. Emit (4,3) Down 1. Displays (5) 2. Frozen water (3) 3. Discomfort (4) 4. Of voters (9) 5. Relatives (7) 8. Fear (6) 11. Distrustful (9) 13. Habituated (6) 14. Friendly (7) 16. Unjust (5) 18. Ireland (4) 20. Church seat (3) Scribble pad Benefit Created ALPHAMUDDLE SPLIT DECISION Cross out one of the two letters in each divided square to reveal a completed crossword grid. R Z E A I A G R L A E L S Y R O BURN Rearrange the letters in the grid on the left to make five words that read both across and down. Five letters have been placed to start you off. V E U A S O S E H A V T I R N G D E U H R I D E G H R V I C E S W H R T E E O E O K E P V G H L I O R K E W D L

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 5 TEASER Your weekly puzzle challenge Giant Sudoku Every row, every column and every 5 x 5 box must contain every digit from 1 to 9 and every letter from K to Z. W S P 7 Y O V T X M 1 Z 5 U 2 T N O S K Z K U M R 4 1 2 3 Y 5 6 N P Y U T Q M X 3 4 S Z L W R 9 8 R T U Q O K 4 8 X L N 5 8 6 1 L 2 O W X L T 1 Y M 3 Z P S V R 4 Q M R 6 O V S L 8 M S 3 V W T 5 N Q 3 9 Z 7 K W 6 4 2 V X P 1 P 1 R X K Z L S 7 8 O U 2 7 8 M P 4 N 2 L Q W U T 5 O Z 8 4 L V N 3 1 5 K W X 6 4 7 Z Y 5 R P W 9 L T Y X K 1 S M 6 2 P M R 5 O Y 8 2 9 1 T Z Q 3 N W 5 M K X P 6 U S 4 1 T 9 S V 6 N 3 4 O X 7 9 O K 2 P N V 2 W T L 5 R U K Q Y 7 S 6 3 9 N Z T 7 8 Q T Y M V 5 S W X 9 4 Q N O P T 8 S 7 V ALPHADOKU Both the puzzles contain 9 x 9 sudokus but with the letters R to Z. NUMBERFIT Fit the listed numbers into the grid. 1 2 digits: 14 28 3 digits: 367 445 467 493 549 583 793 794 796 946 5 digits: 63873 67775 6 digits: 228495 246897 798642 998112 7 digits: 2236575 4294992 4324346 5317604 9 digits: 182148385 429723792 958734416 2 2 digits: 32 41 43 46 3 digits: 343 360 413 662 734 736 746 906 963 972 4 digits: 2468 2846 4682 6428 5 digits: 96632 97432 7 digits: 2986236 4396869 9 digits: 544729265 549262635 549488635 549749265 3 T Y V Z U S R W V R R T Y U W V Y W V S T W X U Z V R V Y X U T S W V Y X T R S X U W S X V T X 2 digits: 10 58 69 80 83 88 3 digits: 100 103 129 311 409 801 809 880 4 digits: 1010 3198 3219 8011 8321 8408 5 digits: 82012 89120 6 digits: 110808 118838 620110 633198 811118 889198 8 digits: 80002136 88001052

6 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk TEASER Your weekly puzzle challenge REMEMBER WHEN The following events all occurred in living memory. Can you guess the year? A 1. David Steel was elected Liberal Party Leader 2. Lester Piggott won the Derby for a record 7th time 3. America celebrated its bicentenary 4. Carry On favourite Sid James died Arrowword Locality 1978 film US state TV's Star Trek android Ruby _, TV comedian Next to Paces Employ Emeli _, pictured Within Fitting Building material Respite B 1. James Cagney died 2. Jacques Chirac became prime minister of France 3. Australia became legally independent 4. Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight boxing champion at 20 Number of ounces in a pound Tavern Draw Owed Unfasten Make weary Thaw Lair Encounter C 1. CND campaigners marched from London to Aldermaston 2. Michael Jackson was born 3. Maltese prime minister Dom Mintoff resigned 4. The first heart pacemaker was implanted Archery target ring Facial feature Edge Digit Covers Journey's end Large mammal And not Female pronoun Tube Append Article QUICK QUIZ 1. What is the name of the character played by Cynthia Nixon in Sex and the City? 2. How is the disease rubella commonly known? 3. With which sport is Barry Sheene associated? 4. In which former Yugoslav republic is the port of Split situated? 5. By what abbreviation is the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief better known? 6. What word describes the score in tennis when both players have a score of 40? 7. How many strings does a violin usually have? 8. What sort of creature is a taipan? 9. In which London square is the National Gallery situated? 10. What sort of creature is a whelk? Suppose Rotated Picked out Entity Actor, _ Hiddleston pictured At any time Grin Water barrier Speckled Everything Biro Accented Fresh Affirmative Join To the inside Instant Grassed area Verbal Every four weeks Disfigured Lofty Beverage Let in Solely In pairs Swift Source Lake Created Amphibian CODEWORD This puzzle has no clues. Instead, every number printed in the grid represents a letter, with the same number always representing the same letter. For example, if 8 turns out to be a V, you can write in V wherever a square contains 8. Using your knowledge of words, complete the puzzle. 1 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 L 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 I 2 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Jealousy Falsehood 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 I N 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Opening Father Asian country In the past Finish 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 T I

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 7 TEASER Your weekly puzzle challenge Giant Crossword 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 ACROSS 1 Academy Awards (6) 5 Duties (5) 8 __ Spielberg, US director (6) 10 Non-fatty food (4,4) 14 Twist (6) 16 Indian corn (5) 21 Confirm, verify (8) 22 Ancient language (7) 23 Use as part payment (5,2) 25 Flight of steps (9) 26 Overseas (6) 27 Naked (4) 28 __ Perkins, UK writer and comedian (3) 29 Tied (8) 32 S American mountain range (5) 33 Relieve (4) 34 City in Florida (5) 35 Observes (4) 38 Without __ __, US TV series (1,5) 40 Oozes (5) 42 Antagonist in The Hustler (9,4) 44 Passageway (5) 46 Assets (10) 48 Clerk (6) 51 Dark shapes (7) 54 Proportional replica (5,5) 55 Components (8) 59 __ Lewis, retired UK heptathlete (6) 60 Reserved (9) 62 Alcoholic drink (7) 63 Gleaming (5) 64 Military order (5,4) 67 Act of running away to wed (9) 69 Gordon __, former England goalkeeper (5) 71 Till operator (7) 74 Stimulating foretaste (9) 77 Climbs (6) 78 Tidiness (8) 81 Fancy dress party (10) 82 One’s balance on a ship (3,4) 84 Painter (6) 87 Hydro-powered spinning machine (5,5) 90 Fires (5) 92 Hats for a special occasion (6,7) 95 Remains (5) 96 Body (6) 98 Remunerates (4) 100 Celestial bodies (5) 101 Kind (4) 102 Stories (5) 104 Distinctive (8) 107 Donkey (3) 109 Bridge (4) 111 Escapades (6) 112 Acting pseudonym (5,4) 114 Resilience (7) 117 Sauce served with fish (7) 118 Disturbed (8) 119 Muscular (5) 120 Counsel (6) 121 Parcels (8) 122 Groups of soldiers (6) 123 Come next (5) 124 European country (6) DOWN 2 Substance used for stopping leaks (7) 3 __ Braga, I Am Legend star (5) 4 Riviera (7) 5 Elms, e.g. (5) 6 Brazen (9) 7 Skin blemish (4) 8 Breaks off (5) 9 Newt (3) 11 Female sheep (3) 12 Hot beverage (3) 13 Possibly (7) 14 Ray-like fish (5) 15 Regret (3) 17 Collect (5) 18 Tests (5) 19 Foundation (4) 20 Tom __, Mission Impossible star (6) 24 Japanese covert agent (5) 25 Perceive (3) 26 Fashionable (1,2,4) 30 __ Weasley, Harry Potter character (3) 31 Satisfies (7) 34 Charts (4) 36 Watch (3) 37 __ Carrot, UK comedian (6) 38 Commercials (3) 39 Obstinate (7) 40 Give a certain appearance to (7) 41 Disadvantages (5) 42 Native New Zealander (5) 43 Hems (5) 44 US citizens (9) 45 Gambling odds (5) 47 Draw (3) 49 Purify (7) 50 Ugly sight (7) 52 Inflexibility (9) 53 Handcuff (7) 54 Scorching (7) 56 Multi-continental landmass (7) 57 Ties (7) 58 Kate __, UK model (4) 61 Verse (4) 65 Tasks (7) 66 Smash (7) 68 Sides (5) 70 Range (5) 72 Portions (6) 73 Love (7) 75 Bell-rings (5) 76 Adolescents (5) 79 Definite article (3) 80 Type of fish (3,4) 83 Sailors (9) 85 Golf peg (3) 86 Camera part (4) 88 __ DuVernay, US director of Selma (3) 89 Quicker (6) 91 Existing (7) 93 Prophets (5) 94 Biblical priest (3) 96 Anders __, Swedish physicist (7) 97 Cat breed (7) 98 Aviator (5) 99 Gaze fixedly (5) 101 __ Warne, former Australian cricketer (5) 103 Beer (3) 105 Bathe (4) 106 Tempts (5) 108 Move on ice (5) 109 Servant (5) 110 Commanded (4) 112 Travel over snow (3) 113 European mountain (3) 115 Yes (3) 116 __ Force One, Harrison Ford film (3)

8 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk TEASER Your weekly puzzle challenge WORDSEARCH Here is a list of words related to airports. Can you find them in the grid? The answers can be found running backwards or forwards, horizontal, vertical or diagonal. AEROPLANE AIR STEWARDESS ARRIVALS BAG DROP BAGGAGE BOARDING PASS CHECK-IN CUSTOMS DEPARTURES DUTY-FREE HAND LUGGAGE HOLD LANDING LOUNGE PASSPORT RESTAURANTS RUNWAY SECURITY SHUTTLE TAKE-OFF A I R S T E W A R D E S S D S S E S S A P G N I D R A O B D T E T R B L T R O P S S A P L N E G I A O D A M F A L S G O A G R A G U L E U F C A E M H R W Y U G N F R B A U V R A S U N T Q A G U O P G S I U A H A F I X G E U P Y N T R T H U T F R K E B A L B I O R R R T S O U A C I A A D D M A A U T E E C S I E G N V N S P P N L R K E K I D H E S A A O E W E L A S E R G S C R L C H D A Z Q T I O D U T Y F R E E F Y U Y Q P F N C V I J T D T R E L Solutions NINERS Each number from 1 to 9 represents a different letter. Solve the clues and insert the letters in the appropriate squares to discover a word which uses all nine letters. 1 72874559 gives a fruit 2 8214 gives a second fruit 752653 gives prickly shrubs SPORTWORD A test of knowledge for the sporting enthusiast 5 7 9 12 17 19 1 2 3 4 13 14 16 8 11 18 10 15 6 825128 gives a boy’s name 962123 gives a boys name 457265 gives a boy’s name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ACROSS 1. Jack ........, former Arsenal and England midfielder (8) 7. Nickname of basketball player Earvin Johnson Jr. (5) 8. Berkshire racecourse that hosts the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in late July (5) 9. Roscoe ......, January 1977 Australian Open singles champion (6) 10. Clean and ...., Olympic weightlifting event (4) 12. Alex ...., mixed martial artist formerly married to Katie Price (4) 14. First British football team to win the European Cup (6) 17. ..... Agassi, one of only five men to have achieved a Career Grand slam in the open era (5) 18. David ....., 1991-95 Luton Town manager (5) 19. ........ Court, 1970 Wimbledon ladies’ singles champion (5) DOWN 1. ..... Warriors, Super League club whose home ground is the DW Stadium (5) 2. A ...... room is a sports changing room with space to store clothing (6) 3. The part of a golf club that hits the ball (4) 4. Stephen ....., cyclist who won the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia in 1987 (5) 5. City that hosted the 1928 Summer Olympics (9) 6. Premier League side whose nickname is The Potters (5,4) 11. ...... Parnevik, Swedish golfer who won the 1993 Bell’s Scottish Open and 1996 Trophée Lancôme (6) 13. Country that hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games (5) 15. ..... Bridge, Test and ODI ground that is the home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club (5) 16. Virginia ...., 1988 Olympic individual eventing bronze medallist (4) Giant Sudoku W S P 3 7 R Y 6 N U O 9 2 V K L 8 T X M 1 Z 4 5 Q 5 6 U 2 9 M P 1 Z L W T 8 Q Y N O S K 4 X V 7 3 R Z N V T K O X 8 S 9 7 U M R 4 1 2 5 Q 3 L Y 6 P W O 8 4 L R V 5 W Q 7 3 1 6 N X Z P 9 Y U M K T S 2 Y Q 1 M X T 3 4 2 K S 5 P Z L 7 W V 6 R 9 8 O N U S R T U V Y 2 Q 9 6 P 7 O K 1 4 Z N W 8 3 X 5 M L 9 Z N Y 3 U K R W V 5 4 S 8 Q 6 X M 1 L T 2 P 7 O 7 K W O 5 X L N T 1 Y M 9 3 Z P S Q 2 V R 4 U 8 6 4 1 X Q 2 P M Z 5 8 R 6 L T N U 7 K 3 O V S Y W 9 L P 6 8 M S 7 3 4 O V X U 2 W T 5 Y R 9 N Q 1 Z K N 5 3 9 Z 7 T K O W 6 S 4 L 8 2 Y U V X P R M Q 1 V 4 M P W 1 6 Y R X Q O K 9 2 3 T Z L N S 7 8 U 5 X O K 6 Q 5 9 S U 2 Z R V Y 7 8 1 W M P 4 N 3 L T 2 Y L 7 1 Q N M 8 3 X P W U T R 9 4 5 S 6 O K V Z T U S R 8 4 Z L V P N 3 1 5 M Q 6 O 7 K Y W 2 9 X 8 2 O X 6 3 4 7 1 Z U Q Y M 5 V R P S W K 9 L T N U W Y 4 L 9 8 X K Q 1 Z T S R M 3 6 N 5 2 P V O 7 K M R 5 S L U O P Y 8 2 N 7 V 9 4 1 T Z Q 6 W X 3 Q 3 7 V N W R 5 M T 9 K X P 6 Y U L O 2 Z 1 S 4 8 1 T 9 Z P 2 S V 6 N L W 3 4 O X K 7 8 Q 5 U R Y M M 9 Z 1 O K W U 7 S 2 L Q X P 5 V 3 4 6 8 T N R Y 3 V 2 W T Z 1 9 L 5 4 N R O U K Q 8 P Y 7 M X 6 S 6 X 5 S 4 8 V 2 3 M K Y 7 W 9 O N R Z T U L Q 1 P P 7 8 K U N Q T Y R M V 5 6 S W L X 9 1 O 3 Z 2 4 R L Q N Y 6 O P X 4 T 8 Z 1 3 S M 2 U 7 W 5 9 K V Alphadoku W S W W Y R X T Y S U Z V X U T Y R V Z Z V X U S T R T V S Z R U W Y X V Z W X U R Y S T S X V R T Y U W Z Z X W V X W W Z Y U S R T R S Y V T Z U T U R S Y V X Y U W R W X U T Z R W S V Z T S Y R V X V Y Z X U T S T W R U W U V S X Z Y V S R X Z Y T W X U R S Z Y T V Z X W V W Y S V Y U R T R Y X T V Z W U S S T R X Z U Numberfit 1 Arrowword A D B U I C G R E A S E S A N D E E T S T E P S M H A W A I I T I R E A D U E D E N S I X T E E N M E L T N I T O E I S I I N N E R I E L E P H A N T O I D E N T I F I E D E A S S U M E O D P D A M P E N S T R E S S E D L U I N T O V M O N L Y K N I T I M M E D I A T E E N O R A L T W O S L A W N M E R E R T T E A A D M I T H I G H G A P A G O O L I E I N D I A E N V Y D A D E N D Codeword 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 O K L X S T U Q Y E D W Z 2 3 5 3 1 7 6 0 4 2 4 6 8 9 7 3 4 2 9 7 2 3 7 9 2 2 8 1 7 9 4 9 4 6 4 5 8 3 4 9 3 8 1 4 9 5 8 7 3 4 4 1 6 9 7 9 8 6 4 2 2 2 3 6 5 7 5 2 5 4 4 7 2 9 2 6 5 4 1 3 4 6 4 9 9 6 6 3 2 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 N R H J B I C G P V F A M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 K S R W V O B H P I N U J 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 A L X T M Q Z C F G Y E D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N F Z X R C Y J P L E S O 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 G U W D T V I K M H A Q B 7 3 6 8 9 7 2 4 6 8 2 2 8 4 6 9 0 6 6 6 6 2 2 9 7 4 3 2 6 6 3 2 3 4 3 5 4 9 4 8 8 6 3 5 3 8 1 1 1 1 8 8 0 0 0 2 1 3 6 6 9 3 1 9 8 2 3 1 1 0 8 8 0 3 2 1 9 8 3 2 1 1 0 0 8 8 0 1 9 8 4 0 8 1 0 8 8 0 0 1 0 5 2 8 8 9 1 9 8 Quick Quiz 1 Miranda Hobbes; 2 German measles; 3 Motorcycling; 4 Croatia; 5 Oxfam; 6 Deuce; 7 Four; 8 A snake; 9 Trafalgar Square; 10 A mollusc. Giant Crossword Across: 1 Oscars, 5 Tasks, 8 Steven, 10 Lean meat, 14 Sprain, 16 Maize, 21 Validate, 22 Aramaic, 23 Trade in, 25 Staircase, 26 Abroad, 27 Bare, 28 Sue, 29 Strapped, 32 Andes, 33 Ease, 34 Miami, 35 Sees, 38 A Trace, 40 Seeps, 42 Minnesota Fats, 44 Aisle, 46 Properties, 48 Scribe, 51 Shadows, 54 Scale model, 55 Elements, 59 Denise, 60 Impassive, 62 Sangria, 63 Shiny, 64 Slope arms, 67 Elopement, 69 Banks, 71 Cashier, 74 Appetiser, 77 Scales, 78 Neatness, 81 Masquerade, 82 Sea legs, 84 Artist, 87 Water frame, 90 Sacks, 92 Easter bonnets, 95 Stays, 96 Corpse, 98 Pays, 100 Stars, 101 Sort, 102 Tales, 104 Especial, 107 Ass, 109 Span, 111 Capers, 112 Stage name, 114 Stamina, 117 Tartare, 118 Agitated, 119 Toned, 120 Advise, 121 Packages, 122 Armies, 123 Ensue, 124 Sweden. Down: 2 Sealant, 3 Alice, 4 Seaside, 5 Trees, 6 Shameless, 7 Scar, 8 Snaps, 9 Eft, 11 Ewe, 12 Tea, 13 Perhaps, 14 Skate, 15 Rue, 17 Amass, 18 Exams, 19 Base, 20 Cruise, 24 Ninja, 25 See, 26 A la mode, 30 Ron, 31 Pleases, 34 Maps, 36 Eye, 37 Jasper, 38 Ads, 39 Asinine, 40 Stylise, 41 Snags, 42 Maori, 43 Seams, 44 Americans, 45 Evens, 47 Tie, 49 Cleanse, 50 Eyesore, 52 Sternness, 53 Manacle, 54 Searing, 56 Eurasia, 57 Tethers, 58 Moss, 61 Poem, 65 Errands, 66 Shatter, 68 Teams, 70 Scale, 72 Shares, 73 Romance, 75 Peals, 76 Teens, 79 The, 80 Sea bass, 83 Seafarers, 85 Tee, 86 Lens, 88 Ava, 89 Faster, 91 Current, 93 Seers, 94 Eli, 96 Celsius, 97 Siamese, 98 Pilot, 99 Stare, 101 Shane, 103 Ale, 105 Swim, 106 Lures, 108 Skate, 109 Slave, 110 Bade, 112 Ski, 113 Alp, 115 Aye, 116 Air. Wordsearch A I R S T E W A R D E S S D S S E S S A P G N I D R A O B D T E T R B L T R O P S S A P L N E G I A O D A M F A L S G O A G R A G U L E U F C A E M H R W Y U G N F R B A U V R A S U N T Q A G U O P G S I U A H A F I X G E U P Y N T R T H U T F R K E B A L B I O R R R T S O U A C I A A D D M A A U T E E C S I E G N V N S P P N L R K E K I D H E S A A O E W E L A S E R G S C R L C H D A Z Q T I O D U T Y F R E E F Y U Y Q P F N C V I J T D T R E L Remember When A. 1976; B. 1986; C. 1958. Niners 1. MISERABLY: BILBERRY, LIME, BRIARS 2 HAMSTRUNG: NATHAN, GRAHAM, STUART Sportword Across: 1. Wilshere; 7. Magic; 8. Ascot; 9. Tanner; 10. Jerk; 12. Reid; 14. Celtic; 17. Andre; 18. Pleat; 19. Margaret. Down: 1. Wigan; 2. Locker; 3. Head; 4. Roche; 5. Amsterdam; 6. Stoke City; 11. Jesper; 13. India; 15. Trent; 16. Leng.

Saturday 20.11.21 extra HOTSEAT Gino D’Acampo’s in chatty mood as he tells us about his Mediterranean roots, modern childhood and the importance of family dinner table conversation Tony Robinson shares his tales of the riverbank to do I’m a Celebrity is back on our screens Books Christine McGuinness on her autism diagnosis YOUR FULL 7-DAY TV GUIDE INSIDE

2 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk To Do List Jeremy Irons and Dev Patel TRENDING I’m a celebrity For the second year in a row Covid means the stars will be in a chilly Welsh castle not an Aussie rainforest. We can’t wait to see what gems Richard Madeley comes out with, but singer-turned-Loose Woman Frankie Bridge, right, is currently the bookies’ favourite to be crowned queen. dubonnet The Queen’s favourite tipple Dubonnet sold out in stores after Her Majesty awarded it a Royal Warrant. Waitrose has run out of £9.50 bottles and Amazon supplies are limited. The supermarket chain said last week sales rocketed by almost 100% year-on-year – just as it was given the royal seal of approval. perseverance The Cambridge Dictionary has revealed perseverance as its word of the year for 2021. But not because we persevered through a pandemic. Instead, interest in NASA’s mission to Mars is believed to be behind the spike in searches for the word after the Perseverance Rover made its final descent to the red planet on February 18. sophie ellis-bextor The Murder on the Dancefloor singer this week completed a 24-hour dance marathon raising more than a million pounds for BBC Children in Need. Dancing queen – Sophie Ellis-Bextor TANKING Tear For Fears – Kurt Smith and Roland Orzabal BOOK IT Tears For Fears have announced a UK tour for 2022 following the release of new album Tipping Point in February - their first in 17 years. Alison Moyet will be the special guest on the tour which runs from July 1 and includes dates at Cardiff Castle, Warwick Castle, Longleat and Hatfield House. Kurt Smith and Roland Orzabal sold 30 million albums worldwide as Tears For Fears and enjoyed chart success with songs like Shout, Mad World and Everybody Wants To Rule The World. Roland says: “The Tipping Point has been a long time in the making and we are looking forward to playing our favourites from the new album as well as our classics from throughout the years.” Kurt adds: “We couldn’t be more excited to start playing concerts again.” Go to aegp.uk/TFF2022 for booking details and tearsforfears. com for album and tour drink it love it Taste it Raise a glass to the Spirits Of Tomorrow range from Brewdog. It includes Seven Day Vodka which comes in original, Raspberry & Lime, Rhubarb & Lemon and Passionfruit & Vanilla flavours and costs £23. The 21st Century state-ofthe-art, triple-bubble distilling forms crystal clear spirit vapour, creating the purest vodka imaginable. There is also LoneWolf Gin in original, Cloudy Lemon, Cactus & Lime, Peach & Passionfruit and 500 Cuts Rum, which comes in Original Spiced, Pineapple & Mango, Coconut & Vanilla and Cherry & Dark Chocolate flavours. Go to BrewDog.com for details. Shock exit for Jurgen bake off’s jurgen Viewers were left shocked after the German baker – nicknamed the Jürgenator because he was so consistently good – crashed out of the contest this week. Next week’s final will be fought between Chigs Parmar, Giuseppe Dell’Anno and Crystelle Pereira. visa Amazon has said it will stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the UK from January 19, citing high credit card transaction fees as the reason. Visa debit cards will still be accepted. Visa said it was “very disappointed that Amazon is threatening to restrict consumer choice in the future”. turkey panic There will definitely be enough turkeys to go around this Christmas, poultry bosses have said. The British Poultry Council revealed that the release of 5,500 visas for overseas workers has eased production issues. VEGAN SAUSAGE ROLLS Greggs is warning of a shortage of the savoury favourites due to supply chain problems. The baker said shortages would apply to several of its stores but that it is “working hard to minimise any impact on the availability of our products.”. After almost two years of tough times for us all, Dreamboats & Petticoats is Bringing On Back The Good Times with the latest release in the music series. Packed with 100 hits spanning the 50s, 60s and 70s, the four-CD set features music from artists like Tony Christie, Roy Orbison, Matt Monro, Elvis Presley, Small Faces, The Who, Procol Harum, The Kinks, The Beach Boys, David Bowie and Nina Simone. It would make the perfect Christmas present or a great party soundtrack this festive season. Find it at Amazon now priced £9.99. Crumbs! Everyone seems to be counting down to Christmas, but there’s still time to put your feet up and relax with some of McVitie’s seasonal biscuit range. The festive snacking experience this year includes McVitie’s Mince Pie Flavour Milk Chocolate Digestives (RRP £1.59), WATCH IT Slumdog Millionaire’s Dev Patel plays a young maths whizz in The Man Who Knew Infinity (tomorrow, BBC2, 10pm). Srinivasa Ramanujan (Patel) is a 25-year-old shipping clerk in 1914 Madras, who dreams about formulae, which he scribbles in chalk on temple floors. He travels to Trinity College, Cambridge, to nurture his gift under revered academic GH Hardy (Jeremy Irons). Adapted from Robert Kanigel’s 1991 biography, The Man Who Knew Infinity is a handsome dramatisation of the real-life Indian mathematician who came to England to share his passion for numbers. Patel and Irons are a pleasing double act – youthful exuberance colliding with stuffy stiff-upper-lipped restraint. READ IT Mix it up over the holiday season with The Alchemist’s new cocktail book Master The Dark Arts Of Mixology. It includes a blend of 100 classic, original and showstopping drink offerings from the cocktail bar and restaurant chain divided into chapters such as Chemistry and Theatre, Twisted Classics and Low & No Alcohol. The £14.99 book is ideal for wannabe cocktail makers who would love to create spellbinding concoctions like Maple Manhattan and Chocolate Orange Smasharac or clean-tasting, coconutspiked cooler Paradise Lost. Available from shop.thealchemist.uk.com, Amazon, Waterstones, WH Smith and leading book shops. McVitie’s Milk Chocolate Digestives Slices – Gingerbread Flavour (RRP £1), and Flipz Gingerbread Flavour Coated Pretzels (RRP £1.50). The individually wrapped McVitie’s Santa Snacks Chocolate Cake Bars (RRP £1) are also back and are perfect for a seasonal sweet fix.

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 3 Hotseat When it comes to depicting history in the most engaging of ways, former Blackadder star Tony Robinson is the man for the job. Having immersed himself in mud as part of hit archaeology show Time Team and ventured across Britain for Walking Through History and Tony Robinson: Coast To Coast, the actor-turned-presenter knows as much about Britain’s great outdoors as he does the history books. Now joining forces with Channel 5 as part of new series The Thames At Night with Tony Robinson, the 75-year-old East Ender has set out to discover more about the comings and goings on London’s main waterway. The River Thames has a truly unique history, doesn’t it? For the best part of 2,000 years the Thames was the lifeblood of London – and indeed of the whole of the South of England. In the 19th and the early 20th century it got so full, there was a time when you could actually cross the Thames just jumping from one ship to another. By the time I was growing up in the 1950s, the Thames just seemed like this smelly, dirty, irrelevant black ribbon in the middle of London. In the last 20 years it’s been cleaned out, so this extraordinary transformation has taken place during our lifetimes. The river takes on an entirely new feel at night, which is the primary focus of the show... The fact is that all the work goes on at night – all the maintenance goes on, so much of the transportation goes on, all the servicing, and we’re blissfully unaware of it. We probably think that the Thames is a bit like our granny – goes to sleep about nine o’clock in the evening, then wakes up when daylight comes. It’s a series that depicts countless professions across the city. Were there any careers you could have seen yourself undertaking? Virtually all of them I could see myself doing, just because they Tony (left) in front of the Thames Barrier with engineering manager Steve East for the new series on Channel 5 Normally if you don’t work for seven weeks, you think you are never going to work again actor-turned-presenter Tony Robinson talks to Danielle de Wolfeabout relishing lockdown, city life and his new series about the thames were all done with that Cockney culture that was so much a part of my life up to the mid-60s when it all began to disappear. All the people that I worked with, I just got, and they got me. I never felt that they thought I was some... I’m trying to think of a politically correct way of saying it... trivial showbiz personality who was leeching off them. We all mucked in together. And I was rubbish at every single job that I did, I always have been, but at least I had a go at it. Have you personally noticed London develop and evolve in recent years? I spent one night at Borough Market, and Borough Market was just an ordinary working market in my lifetime. It kind of doesn’t work in that way now because of transport. So what it’s become is much more of a niche market. It’s so highly fashionable now. You buy your fabulous breads and cheeses and exotic fruit. Does anything about the city still surprise you? I didn’t know that they did kayaking at night on the Thames, which I do in the series – nor did I know how incredibly hard kayaking against the tide is, especially when it’s minus two degrees. It was one of the least fun things I’ve ever done. And in the end, I was so cold I had to be towed in. What is it about the ecosystem of a city that fascinates you? I’m really interested in how cities come to be. When you think about how most of us are slightly lawless, we all occasionally speed, we have been known to go over orange traffic lights, we grumble about our taxes, we occasionally drop litter. Why don’t cities just collapse? That ventures into the field of human psychology in many ways, doesn’t it? When you know what your own psychology is like and how selfcentred we all are, that spirit of collaboration seems quite a long way away from how we tend to live our lives – particularly given the Tony on a fishing trawler as he explores the work done on the Thames at night self-obsessed lives most of us live nowadays. And yet, there is some magic glue that holds cities together, that makes them work. And even when terrible disasters happen in cities, they seem to pick up again. I think there is some need in us to have cities. But what it is, I don’t think we quite know yet. Filming took place between lockdowns, a time much of the industry ground to a halt. How did you handle the downtime? I’ve been in the industry now for over 60 years. I had never not worked for seven weeks in the whole of that time... suddenly to be given what turned out to be quite a present. Normally if you don’t work for seven weeks, you think, ‘Oh my God, I’m never going to work again, all my friends are working. I’m just gonna die. I’m rubbish and talentless’. But when everybody stops working, you just go, ‘Oh, that’s all right. We’ve all stopped working’. And I really relished it. And I lost two stone – a wellneeded loss, I have to say. Did you have any particularly enjoyable pastimes? I loved being at home, I loved being with my wife. We had a new dog, I learned to garden – or relearned to garden, something I used to do with my dad when I was about 10 and hadn’t done since. I read about 15 books; I made a list of 15 books actually, that I had thought I would never read before I died, and read 14 of them. The great English classics like Virginia Woolf’s To The Lighthouse and James Joyce’s Ulysses – all those kinds of books. Tony (right) and Rowan Atkinson in Blackadder Tony Robinson ■■The Thames At Night with Tony Robinson starts on Friday on Channel 5 at 8pm

4 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk Food & Drink RAISE A GLASS WITH JANE CLARE The year is ticking on by, and before you know it, I’ll be sharing Christmas gift ideas and wine treats. This then, is my last column before I launch into things topped with tinsel and drinks with a festive flourish. So this week’s missive is just another example of my weekly sipping routine. What have I been pouring into my glass? The Co-op has launched a beer with the soap favourite Coronation Street as part of its partnership with ITV. The retailer officially opened its Weatherfield store on Coronation Street in April 2018. Co-op ‘R Ale (£1.60, 500ml) worked with Robinsons Brewery to create the beer. Kate Flanagan, from the brewery, says: “The traditional architecture of Manchester and Salford pubs gave us a lot of great inspiration for the bottle label, and we were keen to emulate the red brick, ornate tiles and stained-glass windows found across the north of England in cosy, home-away-fromhome places like the Rovers Return.” The beer – a blend of three hop varieties – is a refreshing ale, with a malty sweetness and fruity undertones. My soul needed warming up after a few days hunkered down in a countryside holiday cottage as the heavens opened outside. Shanky’s Whip (RRP £24, online at Amazon, Master of Malt) is an Irish whiskey-based liqueur new to the market this year. I’m a bit of a pushover for whiskybased liqueurs and this is the first I’ve tasted from Ireland. It’s a blend of Irish spirits, and aged pot still whiskey, with the added flavour of vanilla, and then infused with caramel. The sip is a dream of dark, delicious, burnt toffee and a finish which warms and soothes. I loved it and I’m sure it would make a gorgeous tipple poured into a milky hot coffee. My last non-festive thought before the weeks ahead, is a warming autumnal cocktail made from Hotel STARLINO Elderflower Aperitivo (RRP £23, 75cl, Amazon, Master of Malt and selected independents). The aperitivo has notes of pear, lychee, elderflowers and citrus. For an elderflower negroni (you know I’m a convert to negronis!) then combine 30ml of STARLINO Elderflower, with 30ml of gin and 30ml of Suze liqueur with plenty of ice. Stir, and then pour into a chilled glass with a squeeze of lime. ■■Jane is a member of the Circle of Wine Writers. Find her on social media and online as One Foot in the Grapes. Gino D’Acampo, says what’s on the dinner table is far less crucial than what’s going on around it. The Italian chef, 45 says at dinnertime the “talking is more important than the food, to be honest, because there’s no point having a great meal and everybody don’t talk to each other. Or everybody is distracted watching television – that is not the way.” The D’Acampo household – the presenter and cookbook author has three children, Luciano, 19, Rocco, 16 and Mia, 8, with wife Jessica – eat together at 8pm every night. “We don’t have mobile phones or television on or radio or anything like that. My family knows that when we eat, there is no distraction,” he explains. “We enjoy the meal, and we talk.” “My wife is a great cook, I cook, so all our conversation, all our arguments, all our everything, happens in the kitchen,” he says. Family life is at the core of Gino’s new cookbook and ITV series, Gino’s Italian Family Adventure. But for a chef with three kids, a restaurant empire, cookbooks to write, Family Fortunes to present, and many a trip booked with Gordon Ramsay and Fred Sirieix for their buddy series, Gordon, Gino And Fred: Road Trip, how does he balance work with family life? “Very easily; I don’t work a lot. I holiday with my family about six months of the year and I work the other six months, so my balance is at the moment, perfect,” he explains. “I only work if I can take the same amount of holidays. Ok?.” “I was not born to work like a donkey,” he continues. “Otherwise, I would have been born a donkey. You know? I want to enjoy my life.” Gino dedicates the book to his Ingredients: 6 large aubergines (about 2kg in total); 5 eggs; 150g plain flour; 300ml olive oil; 350g grated mozzarella cheese; 150g finely grated pecorino cheese; sea salt flakes For the sauce: 4tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1.4L tomato passata; 4tbsp chilli oil, or to taste; 20 basil leaves; 250g mascarpone cheese; fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Method: 1. Cut the aubergines lengthways into 2.5mm slices. Place in a sieve, sprinkle over some sea salt flakes (fine salt would be absorbed) and leave over the sink for an hour to drain off excess liquid. 2. For the sauce: Fry the onion in olive oil in a pan over a medium heat for eight minutes, occasionally stirring It’s what happens around the table that chef Gino D’Acampo enjoys most Talk is more important than food TV’s Gino D’Acampo talks to ella walker about family cooking, his childhood and why he hates food wastage late parents, Ciro and Alba: “Hard-working people” who were out from around 7am in the morning to 7-8pm at night, meaning Gino would cook for himself and his sister. Whether it was fried eggs on toast, sandwiches or a chicken breast with a little lemon sauce, “it was a wonderful time”, he remembers, and anyway “my parents, they weren’t great cook”, he adds fondly. “My father was absolutely useless in the kitchen, my mum a little better.” Gino has often spoken of his grandfather – a chef – having a big influence. “My grandfather never saw me open restaurants, never saw me on television, never saw one of my cookbooks – and I wrote 17 – that is the only kind of regret I have.” When considering what his grandfather would say of his latest book, he adds: “He would ever be super-duper proud.” Gino is well aware of how different the lives of his children are in comparison to his. Growing up in southern Italy, he barely had enough money – but this wasn’t the only difference. “I was always out. When is the last time you saw a child playing with a football in the middle of the street?” he asks, mildly furious. “When I was a boy, we were eternally on the road, playing football, on the bikes, doing some weird and wonderful things.” He remembers coming home absolutely starving. “Nowadays you open a cupboard, you can have this, you can have that. When I used to be a kid, good luck if you get a bl***y sweet.” His kids, he says “have no idea what it means, struggling with money, with life. I don’t blame them, but it’s difficult to inject that kind of mentality when nowadays, they got everything.” Gino is well aware not all families do have everything, and he finds the reliance on food banks desperate and maddening. “I think about people in 2021 struggling with food; that makes me really sad, really angry with the world,” he says. “Look at the wastage we have in food and you think what the f***, what are we doing here? We throw food in the bin; supermarkets throw food in the bin left, right and centre, yet people struggle to eat.” Change is possible, but he argues we all have to make it happen together: “Like climate change, it needs a global effort.” ■■Gino’s Italian Family Adventure: Easy Recipes The Whole Family Will Love by Gino D’Acampo, Bloomsbury, £22. Photography Haarala Hamilton. SPICY AUBERGINE BAKE WITH MOZZARELLA AND PECORINO CHEESE (Serves 6-8) with a wooden spoon. Pour in the passata and chilli oil, then add the basil, one and a half teaspoons of fine salt and one teaspoon of pepper and stir for two minutes. 3. Add the mascarpone, stir to combine all the ingredients, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste, then add in a bit more chilli oil if you want a stronger kick. Set aside. 4. Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/Gas 4. 5. Pat the aubergine slices dry on kitchen paper. Put the eggs, 1tsp fine salt and ½tsp of pepper into a medium bowl and beat well. Pour the flour on to a medium flat tray. Dip aubergine slices in the flour, then in, the egg to coat all over. Heat 10tsp of the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the aubergine until golden on both sides, about two minutes each side. Work in batches, depending on the size of your pan. 7. Drain off excess oil on kitchen paper. After three batches have been browned, add the remaining olive oil to the frying pan and heat until very hot. Continue to fry the remaining aubergine slices, again transferring them on to kitchen paper to drain excess oil. 8. Layer one third of the aubergine in a rectangular oven dish, measuring about 30 x 25cm. Spoon three ladles of the tomato sauce on top. Sprinkle over 100g mozzarella and 50g pecorino. Repeat the process twice more. You’ll have a little more than three ladles left of the tomato sauce and 50g mozzarella to make a last layer; this extra sauce on top is absorbed through the dish while it cooks and keeps it extra moist. 9. Sprinkle over a pinch of pepper and cover with foil. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for a further 30 minutes. 10. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for about five minutes before portioning. Serve with some crusty ciabatta and salad. Just like mamma used to make.

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 5 Food & Drink TAGLIATELLE WITH MIXED SEAFOOD, GARLIC AND WHITE WINE (Serves 4) Ingredients: 250g live mussels; 250g live clams; 100ml dry white wine; 4tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 50g salted butter; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 4 large langoustines; 8 large unpeeled raw prawns; 4tbsp finely chopped flat leaf parsley leaves; 350g dried tagliatelle pasta; 20 cherry tomatoes, halved; finely grated zest of 1 unwaxed lemon, plus lemon wedges to serve; fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Method: 1. Pour four litres of water into a large pan, add 1tbs salt and bring to the boil. 2. Scrub the mussels and clams under cold running water. Rinse away the grit and remove barnacles with a knife. Remove the ‘beards’ by pulling the dark, stringy pieces away from the shells. Drop the clams from a height into a large bowl a few times, to help them expel their sand, then wash briefly in cold water for a couple of minutes. Check none are broken or open and discard if they are. Also discard any open clams or mussels that do not shut when tapped firmly on the sink, or any which have broken shells. 3. Place the mussels and clams in a pan, pour in the wine and cook with the lid on over a medium heat for five minutes. Tip into a colander set over a bowl, so you can save the juices, discard any that remain closed and set aside. 4. Melt the butter and olive oil in a frying pan on a medium heat. Gently fry the garlic until it begins to sizzle. Pour in the cooking juices from the mussels and clams – leaving behind the last drops which might contain grit – and simmer for two minutes. Season with ¾ tsp salt and ½tsp of pepper and stir occasionally. 5. Add the prawns and langoustines and fry for 90 seconds. Turn them over and cook for a further 90 seconds until they turn pink all over. Add the mussels, clams and parsley and stir until heated through (two minutes). 6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in the boiling water until al dente. Drain and tip back into the pan you cooked it in. Pour over the seafood sauce, add the tomatoes and lemon zest and toss together over a low heat for 30 seconds, allowing the flavours to coat the pasta. 7. Remove the prawns and langoustines and place on a plate (this will make it easier to serve up the pasta, mussels and clams). Divide the pasta between four warmed plates or bowls, then top each with a langoustine and two prawns. Serve with lemon wedges. This is my favourite meal of all time. CRISPY BREADED PORK CHOPS WITH ROSEMARY (Serves 4) Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork chops, 250-300g each; 3 eggs; 150g fine dried breadcrumbs; 3tbsp finely chopped rosemary leaves; 250ml olive oil; Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Method: 1. With a sharp knife, cut two slits into the fat on the pork chops; this stops them curling up during cooking. Place the chops in between two sheets of cling film, and bash down the meat with a meat mallet or a rolling pin until each chop is about one centimetre thick. Set aside. 2. Break the eggs into a bowl with one teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of pepper and gently whisk with a fork. Place the breadcrumbs on a medium flat tray and mix in the chopped rosemary. 3. Take one chop at a time and coat in the breadcrumbs on both sides. Gently shake off any excess. Immerse in the eggs, making sure both meat and bone are covered, then again coat in the breadcrumbs. With the palm of your hand, slightly press down the flesh to get the meat in shape. Coat all the chops the same way. 4. Pour the olive oil into a frying pan on a medium heat. When a pinch of breadcrumbs dropped in the oil sizzles, the oil is hot enough. 5. Cook the chops, two at a time, for four minutes on each side to have medium-cooked meat, or a minute longer if you prefer medium-well done. You are looking for a golden/light brown colour all over. 6. Drain the crispy chops on kitchen paper and sprinkle over a little salt. I love this meal with a crisp salad, simply dressed with extra virgin olive oil, salt and lemon juice, or some seasonal vegetables, but the kids always insist they are served with mustard mash, which Needs 17x7 filler ad Sponsored by www.Teamdogs.co.uk Send in your photos of Santa’s Little Helpers whether the kids or pets are dressed up as shepherds, little angels, Santa’s little elves or even grown ups in their festive Christmas jumpers! All photos will appear in for our Santa’s Little Helpers Photo Special on Thursday 23rd December 2021. Upload your images now at www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/santaslittlehelpers

6 M.E.N. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 manchestereveningnews.co.uk Book Shelf I’m at my best with my kids... that’s probably because we’re all autistic... Model and reality television star Christine McGuinness reveals her autism diagnosis in her new book Christine McGuinness has tirelessly campaigned for autism awareness after her three children with husband TV presenter Paddy McGuinness, were diagnosed with the condition. The 33-year-old model and reality TV star reveals both the struggles and the joy the couple have faced bringing up twins Leo and Penelope, eight, and five-year-old Felicity, in her new book Christine McGuinness: A Beautiful Nightmare. She also details her battles with anorexia and a childhood blighted by abuse by a family friend. Here in an extract from her book, she talks about her own autism diagnosis. I have been confirmed as autistic. It’s strange, but I’ve noticed there are little hints throughout my life that I’m autistic and more like my children than I ever could have imagined. My issues with food, my social struggles, how hard I find it to make friends and stay focused, and my indecisiveness. The way I float through life reminds me of how my eldest daughter Penelope is. It all makes sense now. And as much as I’m not totally surprised, it’s still been emotional for me to accept, but it’s a relief as well. My diagnosis came in August. Patrick and I were invited to meet with expert Sir Simon Baron-Cohen at Cambridge University. Patrick and I filled out what’s called an AQ questionnaire. It tests for symptoms of autism. While lots of people might carry a few traits, to actually be classed as autistic you’re required to score a high number, and I did. The scale goes from zero to 50 and the average neurotypical person would score up to 15. While my hus- band was bangon average, mine was 36, which is high. Sir Simon confirmed I’m autistic. And not just mildly – I’m quite high up the spectrum. It was a lot to take in and once my appointment was over, I broke down in floods of tears. I think it’s because the news conjured up a mixture of emotions and while I’m not totally shocked and it’s a relief, I’m just really sad for my younger self. Because of my inability to concentrate and my hatred for my school, I left with no GCSEs. I was more than capable of sitting the exams, but I just couldn’t be in that exam hall. I remember it so clearly… everyone was on single desks all over the room. I could hear people scribbling their pens on the exam paper and every page turning sounded like a drum banging. I just sat there and didn’t do anything. I didn’t lift my pen. What made it even tougher was after a while of staring into space, I got shouted at by the teacher and asked to leave the room. I rushed out in tears and that was it. Christine says the support of her family has helped her massively After my appointment I set off on my drive home to Cheshire, and I thought about Patrick. I wasn’t sure how he’d react, but when I told him he said he expected it and he’d suspected I was autistic for years – he never thought to tell me. Patrick was always conscious that I was a bit different and had my little quirks, but he never understood exactly what it was. There are times when he gets really frustrated with me, for example when it takes me hours to get ready. Not even Christine McGuinness says her diagnosis left her with conflicting emotions when I’m getting fully glammed up, but simple things like picking between two plain T-shirts, and not being able to decide which one to wear. And it’s mad when I think about it, that throughout my 20s, I never had one single night out – not one. I didn’t have a hen party, I didn’t have a 16th, an 18th, a 21st, or a 30th. For me, that’s normal. I made every single excuse not to leave the house and socialise. I understand now it’s because I’m autistic, and it’s much easier to stay in and not have to deal with the real world when you’ve got autism. I am the best version of me when I’m with my children and that’s probably because we’re all autistic. The four of us are quite happy to stay in and sometimes not talk to each other. It’s when I’m out and about that my autistic mind really goes into overdrive. Even my food struggles I’ve had throughout my life make sense to me now. I’ve only tried green food, like broccoli, over the last couple of years. I can eat it, because I know I’ve got to be healthy, but I never once tried colourful food until my 30s. It’s quite common for autistic people to favour beige food. So, my autistic traits can range from aversions to patterns, or my issues with food to something really social, like making friends. I’m trying to see my diagnosis as a positive thing – at least I know for definite. In fact, there are lots of upsides to being autistic, just like there are with the three kiddies. I’m quite creative and artistic, and I enjoy doing crafts and painting with the children. One of my finest qualities is that I’m very open-minded to people and I think I’m genuinely kind. That’s something that’s in my children, too. “I bet you wish you didn’t have children,” someone once said to me. How disgusting is that. I couldn’t believe it. Well, actually, no, they’re still my children and I love them so much and I’m so lucky to have them. Having had some time to digest my diagnosis, there are a few things I can take from it. As well as it being a huge relief, I understand myself better than ever, I’m certain this can benefit my children, too. We haven’t told them yet that they’re autistic. But now it’s been confirmed that I am, the fact that they’re like Mummy can only make it easier when we do speak to them about it. I’m hoping my diagnosis will do a lot of good and any women reading this who are unsure about themselves, it might be inspiring to them. I’m married with children and I’m working, which are things a lot of people might question whether an autistic person can do. But I’m living proof that, although it’s not easy, with a bit of grit, resilience and a supportive family you can achieve anything. ■■Pre-order Christine McGuinness: A Beautiful Nightmare (RRP £20, out November 25) and save £5 with offer code XA9. Order online at mirrorbooks.co.uk Husband Paddy had suspected Christine had autism

manchestereveningnews.co.uk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 M.E.N. 7 Tech Tile be there for you These terrific trackers are perfect for keeping tabs on your stuff Justin connolly Technology Editor I lost a large fully packed suitcase once – one minute it was there, the next it was gone. Turned out I had left it on a train and it was three days before I could locate it and arrange to have it returned to me. I also had to suffer the indignity of it being opened and searched for clues to its owner’s identity. It’s no exaggeration to say that I have lost thousands of things over the years, many of them also left on trains, and have never got those back. This is, in large part, the reason I so love one of the greatest inventions of the modern tech era – the tracking device. I have already tried Apple’s AirTags – and loved them, largely because of their deep integration with the rest of Apple’s kit and software. But there are those who don’t love them for that very reason and are in the market for something a little less tied to any of the major mobile platforms. That’s why I’ve been trying out some small trackers made by Tile, Vodaphone goes Full-fibre Vodafone has signed new deals with fibre broadband networks Openreach and CityFibre to bring full-fibre broadband to more customers. The mobile network says it will be hooked up to 8 million homes next year, with plans to extend the reach to 285 cities, towns and villages by 2025. a company that’s been in this game for a lot longer than Apple, and offers a much wider variety of devices. The two I tested were the Mate (£19.99), which is closest in size and functionality to the AirTag, and the Slim (£29.99), which is a credit-card sized device which you can, of course, slip into your wallet or stick to devices you want to keep track of, like a computer or tablet, with a slim and unobtrusive profile. So, what I can say about the Tile devices is they do exactly what they say they do – set up via the app is simple, and then they keep track of where your stuff is. They are most useful at home. If you’ve lost your keys down the back of the sofa, for example, you can find them via the smartphone app – locate the item there and tap ‘find’ and the item will play a little tune. The app will also display signal strength to give you an idea The AirTags from Apple (above) are the closest competitor to the Tile trackers To mark the new partnership, Vodafone is offering a half-price deal on its fastest full fibre 900Mbps Pro package, reduced from £60 to just £30. The offer will be available to all homes reached by the CityFibre network, and Vodafone will be contacting every eligible household to The AR features of Tile’s tracking app where the item may be if you can’t hear it. Just walk around until the signal gets stronger and the tune becomes audible. Out of the house the Tiles can still be located (if you left an item, say, on a train). If the Tile is beyond the Bluetooth range of your phone – about 250ft – the Tile app will show you when you last had it and where. There are also two ways the Tiles work to help you reunite with anything you lose – there’s a QR code on the back of each tile, which can be scanned by anyone who finds them. That’ll let you know where the item is, and, if you have provided them, give the finder details of how to contact you. There’s also the Tile Network – if you mark your item as lost in the app, the system relies on other Tile users with the app installed on let them know what’s on offer. Find out more information at vodafone.com Tile’s Mate tracker comes in at a reasonable £19.99 their phone to find it. All they have to do is come within range of the Tile and your app will ping you with the location. I left my Tile hidden in the centre of Manchester and it was found within two hours... now, that’s a place with a lot of people around all the time, so mileage may vary if you leave an item somewhere a bit less populated. All this basic stuff is useful enough, but is enhanced if you sign up for a £2.99-a-month Premium subscription. That will allow you to see a location history of up to 30 days for items lost, and bring free battery Tile’s Slim, Pro and Sticker trackers replacements for those Tiles which allow this (the ones I tested did not, but had three-year battery life). Premium also brings ‘left behind’ alerts – if you leave a location without an item you can set the app up so it pings you before it’s too late… Privacy concerns with trackers remain, and there are no safeguards yet with the Tiles – someone could slip one in your bag and track your location without you knowing… but a fix for that is coming next year when anybody can use the Tile app to see if there’s a tracker nearby. Ultimately, if you’re looking to keep hold of things you might easily mislay, the Tile is a good option that works as advertised. Not quite as refined as Apple’s offering, but just as useful if you’re the kind of fool that can, and has, left a carry-on bag on an aeroplane and spent more money than he’d care to remember on replacement umbrellas. ■■For more info on the Tile trackers visit tile.com tech that the latest in the digital world Twitter Blue is expanding Twitter’s paid subscription service Blue has gained new features and expanded to new territories… but not yet the UK. Twitter users in the US and New Zealand can now pay $2.99 or NZ$4.49 for an enhanced Twitter experience, joining those in Canada and Australia who have been able to sign up since earlier this year. One of the new features is getting to read linked news stories from certain outlets ad-free, with a portion of your subs fee going to the news organisation providing the story. This joins bookmark folders, app customisation, an undo Tweet feature, and a list of ‘top’ news items from your Twitter network as premium features. It’s all about You.com If you’re concerned about your privacy online, and why wouldn’t you be, there’s a new option for web search that doesn’t do Google-style tracking. You.com is a service in beta, which also presents search results in a different way, categorising them into different areas to help you find what you’re looking for in a very clean and readable way. You can opt to give up some privacy for the sake of personalisation, but there’s no requirement to do that, and You.com promises not to sell your data to advertisers. Free at the moment, without ads, the service will eventually make money in ways as yet undecided – but data-driven targeted ads will not be one of them. Insta’s text to speech Instagram has added the ability to translate text to speech on its shortform film platform Reels. To allow those who have visual impairments to get your message, the app will speak any text on you’re Reels out loud – allowing you, also, to add narration to tell your story without using your own voice. If you do use your own voice, there’s now an option to add some faintly amusing voice filters – perfect if you want to sound as if you’ve recently inhaled some helium from a balloon.

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