Campaigners and locals have banded together to stop the closure of a 300-year-old pathway alongside the River Irwell in Salford.
09.08.2022 - 20:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Monkeypox cases are on the rise in Greater Manchester. Vaccines have been limited to those at the very highest risk of the disease, with people being invited by text to clinics to get their jab.
But over the weekend, the Northern Contraception, Sexual Health and HIV Service opened up a clinic to all of its registered patients who could be considered at risk, according to those who attended.
Andrew Davies, perhaps better known as drag queen Joanna Cuddle, was among the ‘hundreds’ who spent hours queueing up for a jab. Joanna kept a live diary, tweeting out updates on social media, along with messages to ‘demystify the experience and share knowledge, with an aim to stop panic and stigma’ to keen followers from around the country, also hoping to get a jab.
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Kicking off the vaccination day at 8.42am on Sunday, August 7, Joanna tweeted: “First things first: Monkeypox, like HIV is NOT a “gay disease” - everyone can catch it. It just so happens in this country (UK) and a few others - the majority of cases (estimates are around 95 per cent) have been transmitted between [gay, bisexual and] men who have sex with men (GBMSM).
“Secondly: unlike HIV, it is not a sexually transmitted disease, all it requires is close physical contact - or contact with surfaces that have been in contact with someone who is infected.”
In Manchester, various sexual health services - including the Northern - are now inviting people at the highest risk to come in for vaccination. This invitation comes via text, and has been reserved for people who are known to sexual health services to have had multple partners, participate in group
Campaigners and locals have banded together to stop the closure of a 300-year-old pathway alongside the River Irwell in Salford.
Gogglebox star Izzi Warner debuted a new look as she enjoyed a night out with her friends this weekend. The 31-year-old sported a glamourous fresh hairstyle, with her long, newly-blonde locks softly curled.
Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy allegedly asked police “How many stories like this do you have?” when he was arrested and cautioned for rape. According to an officer who went to Mendy's house, the footballer, 28, asked the question as he was being arrested for allegedly raping a woman three times in his “locked” bedroom during a party in October 2020. Prosecutor Timothy Cray QC read out the statement of PC Luke Browczuk who went to the French international's home after the woman reported him to police several weeks later in November 2020. He said that, when he cautioned Mendy and asked if he understood, the footballer’s response was: “I understand what you are doing, your job and stuff. How many stories like this do you have?”
Lisa Snowdon has revealed how she was told to lose weight from her breasts when she broke out into the modelling industry as a teenager. The Celebrity MasterChef star was working in Milan at the time when a model agent made the comment. Speaking exclusively to OK! , she said: “They wanted me to lose weight from my boobs.
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Luca Bish let everyone know that all is well between him and his other half Gemma Owen amid the latest "bullying” row with ex Islander Remi Lambert, as he posted a photo of her in his bed on Monday. Luca, 23, shared the picture of Gemma, 19, which showed her smiling as she wore a black hoodie whilst sat up in bed, on Instagram Stories, writing in the caption: “Morning view @gemmaowen_I”, with a love heart emoji added.The fishmonger’s post comes after he found himself being accused of “bullying” by former contestant Remi, 22, following a viral video including him and best friend in the villa, Jacques O’Neil.
Love Island's Gemma Owen and Luca Bish were spotted looking very loved-up on an outing in London.The runners-up of this year's series enjoyed a lunch date with Gemma's mum Louise after appearing on the Love Island reunion show, which aired last night, Sunday 7 August. The two appeared to be in great spirits as Luca carried Gemma's luggage, while they also hugged and kissed before saying goodbye to each other.
Love Island runner-up Luca Bish has given fans a sneak peek inside his family's lavish mansion in Brighton after recently jetting back from Mallorca.The 23 year old fishmonger returned to the UK alongside his fellow Love Island finalists last week and after spending numerous nights in London staying at a hotel, Luca eventually returned to his home in Brighton. He shared a glimpse of his family's home on his Instagram Stories as he showed off the stylish marbled-themed bathroom, and wrote: "Home sweet home".
Love Island 2022 will go down as one of the most memorable and dramatic series ever. The latest edition of the ITV2 dating show came with many memorable moments from Ekin-Su’s crawl along the terrace to kiss Jay to Davide’s reaction to the pair’s kiss that became a TikTok hit. While the pair reunited after plenty of drama and on-off-on again moments, they went on to win the show and with it won the hearts of viewers.
Love Island fans were stunned by a remark made by host Laura Whitmore while interviewing runners-up Gemma Owen and Luca Bish on Sunday night's reunion show. Nineteen-year-old dressage rider Gemma found love with fishmonger Luca, 23, during their two months in the famous villa in Mallorca.
Gemma Owen has revealed that she likes Luca Bish more after leaving the Love Island villa, but admitted that he is yet to meet her famous footballer dad Michael. Gemma, 19, and Luca, 23, opened up about their romance during the Love Island reunion episode on Sunday (7 August) evening, where host Laura Whitmore questioned them about life outside the villa and their future together.